TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13836, 23 February 1909, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

_ The weather continues fine and entirely suitable for harvest operations. A subscription list has been opened in Ashburton to reward Mrs Hannan for her bravery in connection with the wreck of the Penguin.

The plastering of the interior of the Public Library building is now. in hand and has made good progress. There is a good deal of wood work yet to do, and the carpenters are also busy on this.

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Timaru Sports Club, it was announced that the Theatre Royal had been secured on the 23rd and 24th March for the forthcoming boxing competitions. Miss Swede,. Singer sewing machine expert, will pay visits to Pleasant Point, commencing on Wednesday, March 3rd. She will be pleased to in-< struct all ladies free in plain and fancy, sewing on this famous machine.

At the monthly meeting of the 1 Timaru Harbour Board on Friday, the annijal. report and statement of; accounts will be submitted for adoption. Amongst. other matters to be brought up is the question of providing cool stores for the convenience of shippers of dairy and other perishable produce. The cycle traders of Timaru.have refused • to give anything towards the road race on April Ist, organised' by the South Canterbury Centre. They state that they intend to run several road races themselves. s This will -be good news to cyclists, who will anxiously await the announcement of the dates of the proposed events.

Practically all the grain crops in the Waitohi district have been cut, and a great many have been threshed from the stook. The wheat is yielding particularly well, many of the crops returning over 50 bushels to the ; acre. One paddock on a farm at the head of Rangatira Valley yielded 55 bushels to 'the acre, and a paddock of about 120 acres oh the Kakahu-Temuka road is threshing about 50 bushels. : The Easter excursion to the Southern Sounds, arranged by the Hon. 1< Mackenzie, has now been completely planned. The steamer (probably the Talune) will start from Dunedin on the evening before Good Friday, call at Bluff, and will visit Doubtful Sound and its chief branches, spending Friday night in one of them; on Saturday Breaksea and Dusky Sounds will be seen, and on Sunday the steamer will halt and allow the excursionists to walk the six or seven miles 4.da On Monday morning Chalky and Preservation Inlets will be run ilnto ,on the way back to Dunedin, where the steamer will be due fin Tuesday evening. Such an «W should be considered very cheap at ±o. At a meeting of the Council of tM New Zealand Swimming Associatjoa; held in Christchurch on last *nciay, night, the chairman (Mr. G. Hams), reported that the recent championship meeting at Timaru had been earned out most successful)-, the rnc conspicuous for the splendid perform mances by several of the compet tors and the fact that four New Zealand records had been established. : The report was received, and the Jfintt Canterbury Centre was congratulated upon the manner in which the meeting was carried out. The New Zealand records put up at the championship meeting in Timaru were passed, and proficiency certificates were granted to 65 pupils' at the Wanganui Collegiate School, and to 1G at the Waltham school. The thirty-seventh annual conference, of the Methodist Church of New ..Zealand will open its sessions on Thursday next, in Wesley Church, Wellington. The plan of services, etc., and the agenda of business have just been circulated, and indicate a large attendance and the transaction of important business, much of which will bo of a special character, while the social functions are to equal, if they do not surpass, those of previous conferences. No fewer than 100 ministers are expected to be present, with about the same number of laymen. This year, there are twelve candidates for the! ministry. These are of various ages, ranging from twenty-two to forty-six years. The difficulty of selection will he no light one, as it is improbable that all these can be received, however efficient. According to the agenda there are still three of last year's candidates waiting to he received into the college for training. During the year, two ministers have died, viz., the Revs. J. Law, and J. W. Worboys. No fewer than four ministers , the Revs. W. C. Olliver. D. McNicoll, S. J. Garlick, an T. E. Thomas, M.A., are asking to be made supernumeraries. These ministers are all well known in Canterbury, having at different periods laboured in the district.

Mr George Leeming is requested to call at the counter at the Timaru Post Office.

A bull-dog bearing a remarrable resemblance to the animal which was the cause of the Court case on FriSay last, was roaming about the tovn yesterday in an aimless sort of waj; possibly it was the same dog looking for its former owner.

It is stated that a company is being formed to provide Timaru people with an entertainment of the picture show order, on two nights of the week, all the year round. Talent is being import_ed, and the enterprising promoters, intend to merit liberal patronage. The following is Captain Edwin's weather forecast for to-day:—" Moderate to strong southerly winds and fine weather probable north of Hokitika and Lyttleton: strong westerly winds and' a falling barometer with unsettled weather and-rain probable in the southernmost districts." ' \ Wellington paper points out that while 170,000 bales of wool were offered forsale n the Dominion last season, Xe number offered this season has been than 220,000, an increase of MOcTbales. This means that just Smt half the New Zealand clip has bL°n offered for sale on local markets diirin"- the current season. The fat lamb trade in the Gisborne district this season has beep a record success, the freezing companies pnttm through more lambs m one month than they had formerly done in one season The • stock trade generally Bay is said to be very brisk, and there are stated to be no complaints about hard times. ~ The Maoris in the Gisborne district make great use of the telephone and a great gathering has just been he d at MuriwaC natives from rill district being present, for the purpose of collecting funds m carry a private line through Bto 7*ffi rata, a distance of some thirty .notes. Over £IOO has'so far been subscribed. 'At the meeting of the Borough Council-last night mention was made ot the high charges for water to users outside, the Borough boundary Councillors Bowker and Raymond thought that these charges should be more moderate, the latter remarking that advantage should not be taken of those who sun-, ply could not do without the water, to "make them pay an exorbitant price for-it. . . ' , During a recent raid in search ot liquor at Oamaru the police were astounded bv the quick wit of the proprietor of a suspected house. He confronted the policemen with a bold front and said; "You'll find no liquor in mv house, but before you go m 1 m to make sure that you carry none m with vou.' And he insisted on ba,lhV up the constables until they had proved to him that they had no liquor with them. •,', , , r ,-, ' . Kt the Police Court before -Mr C. A. Wray, S.M., yesterday morning, a first offender was "fined 5s or 24 hours incarceration for. being dranlc in a public place. The man was penniless and consequently had to 'take it out." Another offender who was only let out of custody on Saturday for a similar offence, was fined £1 or 48 hours imprisonment. As the man was without the wherewithal to pay the fine, he will spend the next two days in the lockup. An ex-army surgeon, who has recently been visiting New Zealand., has passed some severe strictures oil the physique of- the Dominion's volunteers, alleging that only two-thirds were phyfically fit to undergo the hardships of* a campaign. He states that all volunteers should be as rigorously examined as to physical fitness as the regulars are. The opinion of leading medical men in: Christchurch se£ms to he that at least 85 per cent, of the volunteers are physically fit for war.

The Hon. T. Mackenzie, in reply to a question put to him yesterday by a representative of this paper, said that he had now completed arrangements for cheap trips to the Southern Sounds, from Dunedin and Bluff, and henceforth these trips would be within reach of: the many. They would extend over five nights and four days, and would include all the important sounds except Milford Sound, the return fare being £5. The Minister added an expression of appreciation for the generous way the Union Steam Ship Company had met him in the matter.

We have to thank the secretary to the Harbour Board for a copy of a plan of the harbour and soundings chart, of the roadstead brought up to date — or nearly. The southern natural reclamation is shown with its artificial development of streets, and some of the buildings now occupied upon it. The northern reclamation is shown -and marked as finished, and its companion area an the south side of the Moody wharl: is left out of the harbour area, indicating that reclamation is its fate. in one respect the plan is not up to date, the low water line of Caroline Bay is not shifted far enough seaward, .:•«■ a long way. Mr. Clement Wragge says that if he was a clergyman he would make things hum as they never hummed hefore. Instead of running his church on orthodox lines, he would erect an astronomical observatory into which he would take his congregation and show them the glories of the heavens, suns upon suns, and worlds upon worlds. Then he would take them into the dark room and show them the wonders of radinm —the most marvellous thing in the world. Instead of singing hymns he wonld present to them the mysteries of the Most High and the marvels of His great universe. Distinctiveness of style, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect freedom and comfort, is desired by every woman, and the P.D. corset has a world-wide reputation for imparting these great essential points to the wearer. Science and skill have combined to render P.D. corsets absolutely unrivalled for durability; they will wear considerably longer than any other make. ...

Often people wonder how it is that owners of Dnrracq cars are so seldom troubled with mishaps, but on examining these ears thoroughly it will he found that they have one-third less parts than any other make of cars in existence. It is a recognised fact amongst ail great authorities at Home that to anyone who wants a car for constant hard work, and also for cheapness of upkeep and reliability, the Darracq stands alone. Their ever repeated wins in Reliability Test all over the world testify to the above points. The hew model, 14/16 h.p., which undertest is actually 16 Brake h.p., although only fowled a few weeks ago, is already considered by experts to he the quietest and most flexible' little family car in the colony. Anyone interested in the purchase of a motor car should not decide until they have had a run in of these little cars, the total weight of which is 15 cwt, and which travels at a speed of 40 miles an hour, besides being a wonderful hill climber, and exceptionally economical in netrol. Darracqs are also making a small pattern 4 cylinder 12/14 h.p., winch will he retailed at £350. The new pattern, De Dions for which we are also taking orders for indent, are the following:— 10/12 h.p. 4 cylinder, 12/14 h.p. 4 cvlinder, and 18 h.p. Further mfor- : mation and trials will be given on application at Messrs Skoates and Boekaert's garage, this firm being the sole New Zealand agents for both De Dion and Darracqs. ...

An open air concert will be held in the Catholice Girls School grounds tonight, commencing at 8 o'clock. The programme is a choice one, and the gathering should be most enjoyable. At the meeting of the Timaru Debating Society last night, one of the members, who hails from north of the Tweed, was earnestly desired to give a humorous reading, but he as firmly declined on the ground that as a Scotchman he would be a most unsuitable person to tackle anything jocular.

Professor Bickertbh has "come to tie conclusion that there is but one great agency that can cause abnormal wejther and abnormal ocean currents, and that one cause is icebergs." He says he has made some .inquiries among seanitn, and finds that icebergs have lately been seen unusually far north in the Southern oceaii.

Speaking at the banquet to the Hon. A. W. Hogg at Masterton, the Hon. D.'Buddo said that closer settlement was first, second, and third in the country. The work would have to be pushed on,-,and many, estates that were now subdivided could lie still further cut up advtntageously to the country as a whole.

Employers of dimestic servants arc frequently pir; to considerable annoyance and expeise by treason of persons whom they have engaged failing to fulfil their part of the contract. A Dunedin householder sued a girl' whom ho had engaged at iOs - a week, for 10s in lieu of a" week's -notice. In this case the girl came to the house, but immediately left again. . Judgment was entered for 10s and fosts 6s. A rather unusual incident happened to Mr C. E. Hassell whilst out fishing in the Opuha last we?k. In the morning he hooked a fish.which he judged to be about a 3-pouri:ler, and after a little play the fish got away with a couple of yards of a. 3x cast and flies attached. Fishing neat the same spot some hours later, Mr \ Hassell again hooked a good fish, and on successfully grassing it, found the 'cast he had lost, firmly fixed in the trout's jaw. "How the poor live" in the matter of 'butchers' meat, is shown to some extent by remarks heard by Mr Mitchirison in Manchester butchers' shops of the lower grades. He says:—"l have heard a woman ask for a -fresh I cut steak for a penny, another for a pennyworth of liver, and a half-penny worth of suet in which to fry it, a third customer made her request '•„ thus : 'Please I want two pennyworth of cheap pieces and half ■ pennyworth of cow suet, and mother says sl.e wili pay when father gets some work, and could.yori give mother a meaty bone.' A fourth asked for a quarter pound best-steak, thick, lean, and .tender, and a pennyworth liver. I have :.- also heard an order for 'half pound of best neck to cut three cutlets.' " Mr J. Craigie, M.P. for Timaru,-and Mr T. Buxton, M.P. for Temuka, purpose taking a trip to Mount Cook within the coming month. When the Hon. T. Mackenzie was at Timaru yesterday, they impressed upon him the. value-of the tourist traffic to this popular holiday resort, and the necessity for .providing the necessary accommodation at the Hermitage, without any waste cf money. They also invited the Minister (who has-a trip to Mount Cook in contemplation) to , accompany them on their projected visit, and to then see for himself the actual requirements. Mr Craigie said the matter was one which should not be lost sight of, and the Minister promised that it would have his attention. One of-the most familiar names in New Zealand is "Captain Edwin." This officer, who lias been so long in charge of the Government meteorological office, "Wellington, retires shortly under the. Superannuation Act. He has had a .very interesting career. Captain Edwin was born on August 16' th, 1839, and educated at Wimborno Minster Grammar School. Dorsetshire. He entered the Royal Navy as cadet on January 14th, 1853, and was midshipman on board the combined British and French fleets, and the forts of Sevastopol on October 17th. 1854. He was also midshipman on H.M.S..EIk in China during the operations on the Canton river, and the capture of Canton. Coming to New Zealand he shared in the early, nart of the Maori war. Captain Edwin holds the Crimean medal and clasp for Sevastopol, the Turkish medal for the same service, and the China medal with Canton clasu. He retired from' the Royal Naval active service in February, 1871. He was appointed weather reporter and also an examiner of masters and mates in 1874, holding the latter appointment until 1900. 800 MILES ON A TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE. Mr George Broadhead, the wellknown jeweller of Geraldine, has given us an interesting account of his recent trip south on his 1909 Imperial Triumph motor cycle. He covered a total mileage of 800 miles in 10 days. His trip can be followed per medium of hese notes: Feb. Ist.—Left Geraldine at 2 p.m., arriving Timaru 3, after a nice easy run, left for Oamaru at 4.45, arriving at dusk. Feb. 2nd.—Left Oamaru for Dunedin at 11 a.m., arrived Palmerston South 1.15, left Palmerston South for Dunedin at 3.15. His remarks on this part of his journey are as follows: —After leaving Palmerston hill work began, the motor behaved splendidly up those ! hills, on two occasions I had to dismount in the middle of two of the steepest hills, owing to traffic. I had no difficulty in starting the motor up the steep incline, and the way she pulled was simply astounding. I arrived in Dunedin at 5.30 after a very pleasant ride. Feb. 4th. —Left Dunedin 1.15 p.m. for Gore, arrived at Gore at 8.15, after a non-ston run. v Feb. sth.—Left Gore 4 p.m. for Invercargill, arriving there at 6.15, after a very" wet ride, rain having started to fall after leaving Gore. Feb. 7th.—Left Gore for Lumsden at 10 a.m., after leaving Winton found roads very bad, arrived Lumsden 2.45 P.m. _. , . -in Feb. Bth—Left for Kingston at 11. 45 arrived 4.40, left Kingston for Queenstown 5.15 p.m. From Kingston to Queenstown is 20 miles, and the journey occupied 2£ hours. Feb 10th.—Left Queenstown for Cromwell at 9.15. On this run the roads were simply awful, and this part of the journey was very trying, and I arrived at 5 p.m., taking 8 hours to travel the 43 miles between these P Feb 11th.—Started 6 a.m. for Palmerston, distance 140 miles, arrived 4 40 pm. Started little later for Oamaru, arriving 7.15. Total mileage for days run 178 miles. Feb. 12th. —Left Oamaru at 9 for Geraldine, arriving home same afternooTl' FINAL REMARKS. I completed my journey without a single mishap. I cannot speak too hio-hly of the trustfulness of my Jrinmph Motor Cycle. I was away 12 davs and was riding the motor for 10 days from the time I left Geraldine, until the time I returned. I did not get into a vehicle of any kind. I rode the motor everywhere I went. The distance travelled was 800 miles, and the cost of petrol was 12s 3d, lubricating oil 2s. The average distance that I travelled on one gallon of petrol would be about 115 miles. Adams, Ltd., Stafford st., Timaru...

Business in the painting line is fo slack in Timaru at the present time, that some expert tradesmen have loft the town to go harvesting.

Recently a warning was given to th.' effect that care should he taken to wash or wipe apples before them, lest they .should still have on them a little of the arsenate of 1e.i.l from the spraying operations This caution should now be extended to the eating of all other fruit. A child at Waimate was recently taken-seriously ill after eating plums, and this was attributed to poison which Hie hviz had retained from spraying.

Some Timaruvians who left on 'Saturday "to inspect tht! Kjuiroo Hill estate returned yesterday, and they report having been favourably impressed with the land, which they say is much hotter than they anticipated, and the rents they consider are fixed on n very fair basis. The estate is -said to he looking particularly well at the present time, the grass and grain cro.os. and the sheep and cattle, being in tht best of good order. "From what I can see," said the Minister of Railways at Christchurch, at the present, time the rates are too low. You cannot /carry people profitably over long distances at the one penny a mile rate. Experience in America has proved that. One company that brought down its fares to a two cent standard carried four million passengers in a year, but lost millions of dollars. Our fares are very low indeed, much lower than in any other part of the world over long distances," he remarked.

When the Minister who has" charge of the Tourist Department (the HonT. -Mackenzie) was at Timaru yesterday, he was asked by a ' 'Herald'/ reporter, whether it was proposed to allow paradise duck to be shot during the approaching shooting season which opens on May. Ist. It was pointed out that these birds were now fairly numerous, having been protected' for several years, and that though shootists were not allowed to take them, a good number fell victims to the poison which was laid for rabbits. The Minister said that not having . been in Wellington for some time, he was unable to say at the moment whether anything had yet been done in the matter. He did : not think that - any definite decision had yet been arrived at, but would make a note of the question, and submit it to the Minister: of Internal Affairs, with whom the matter • of- "close" or "open" seasons for native game rested. A. well-attended meeting of the newly formed Timaru Literary and Debating Society was held in the Sophia Street Hall'last night,. Mr Ensom, the president, being in the chair. The first business proceeded with was the unanimous of twenty-two new member's to --the- society. The secretary, Mr Emslie, reported that he had had an interview with Mr Grant, with, reference to . the use of a room in :" the technical school by the society. Mr Grant had said that Monday night \vould '■ be rather inconvenient for the use of a room in the school, as it was a particularly busy night, hut all the same there was a good prospect of the society being able to use the art room in the school, which would probably be vacant on the night in question. The chairman in reference to the decision to meet on Monday evenings said he would like it clearly understood that the debating society did not wish to clash with, or in any way set u'p : in opposition to, the St. Mary's Young 'Men's Society, but it had been found quite impossible to select any other night in the week for the club's meetings, that would be at all suitable. MiWilson pointed out that to hold the meetings on any other night than Monday would- not be advisable, as then thev-would clash with other organisations that would affect them far more seriouslv than the St. Mary's. It had been said that the Debating Club: was trying to upset the St. Mary's, but ho could assure everybody that they wished to upset nobody. The syllabus for the ensuing session was then considered, and it was decided to have 32 meetings, on every Monday until 27th September. - The entertainments set down, include social'evenings, question boxes, reading and discussion of essays, readings of poetry, humourous _ arid other fiction, debates, musical evenings, impromptu speaking, mock parliaments banquets.. ;\tr.ials and elections, and evenings "specially set apart for. ladies, so it will" be seen that the tastes of all have been catered for. One gallon of the best table vinegar, prepared in one minute by using Baxter's Concentrated Vinegar Essence. "Used everywhere. Especially grod for pickling purposes. Price Is Od, fiom J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru. ... All merchants having goods or parcels requiring delivery should realise the advantage of getting ns to handle their consignments from beginning to end—goods collected arid shipped, dues paid, goods distributed, and charges collected —all done without trouble and worry to themselves. Try our system. You'll find it economical, labour-saving. —N.Z. Express Co. Offices throughout the Dominion...

Trade in the North Island is very quiet at the present time. Mr Souter, of Souter's shoe store has just returned from Wellington, where he has been purchasing a'large stock of boots from a wholesale warehouse. As trade in the north was so bad, he was able to purchase, first quality boots and shoes at a very low price. He cleared the warehouse out of the whole of Wickerts and Gardiners makes of boots and shoes. This make is very well known in Timaru. The sale prices of this makers' boots usually 255, now 18s lid. Shoes usually 18s 6d, now 14s. Souter's sale of boots. ... Icilma Fluor .Cream makes the skin soft, firni 'and cool.' TV'is Nature's tonic 'for tlie! complexion 'arid the skin. Jars 2s Cd each. Local agent, L. B. Jamesi cheririst. All Icilnia' prepa/ations in stock. ... We wish to draw the attention of our readers to a sale bill circulated with this morning's "Herald." Souter's boot Sale is the subject under notice. By error the following lines were not included : in the sale bijll.—Ladies goloshes sizes 3, 7, and 8; usual price 4s, now Is 6d>; men's golosher front, (footholds), usual price ss ; Souter sale price Is 6d. Gent's tan willow calf Cookham boots, usual price 255, sale price 19s 6d. Souter's Boot Sale now 0n...

The manager of the Dresden informs the music-lovers that the famous " Broadwood Player Piano," for which the Dresden holds the sole agency for New Zealan:!, has arrived. This player is admitted by the leaders of the musical world to be the most perfect instrument of its kind extant, and further possesses the great advantage that it may be used either as a player piano, or as an ordinary piano of the highest grade. This combination, together with the guarantee furnished by the world-famed name of "John Broadwood and Sons," places this instrument without question in the forefront of things musical to-day. Call and kear this wonderful instrument, when the manager will be delighted to demonstrate to you its marvellous powers. Anyono can play it in 10 minutes...

Ladies who know, prefer "Red Cross". Ointment to any other. It's so mild and pure, and cures so speedily. Boxes Is Od. ...

The District Health Officer at-Auck-land says there-has been a distinct decrease in infantile mortality during the past year in that city. He gives the creel it to better climatic conditions, improved sanitary conditions, and the work of the Plunket nurse.

According to some particulars < received by the Town Clerk> - front the Lyttelton Borough Council, the cosf of house connections with the underground drainage sewers in-Lyttelton is working out at about £1 10s over and above the £lO allowed to ratepayers by the Council. The details-are as follows:—130 feet of 4in. pipe 'at 4£d, £2 7s; 6 inspection pipes at Is lOd lis; 4 junctions at Is 7d ; each, 6s' 4d; S bends at Is 4d," 2 gully traps., at :5s fid and fixing 2s 6d, £1 6s Sd; sand aiid cement , 6s 8d; ,'w.c., basin 12s 6d, ventilator 4s 6d and seat'4s 6d, £1; Is 6d; cast iron cistern :10s 6d; ventilator shaft, 10s; labour on drain, and testing aiid inspection, £2' lis 6c}; labour, phimbiiig work, fixing closet and '. extending'•■ "and:, connectiong water supply, £1.13s 6d, a. grand total'of £11" 10s Bd.

A special general • meeting of St. Mary's Young Men's Society was he'd 'ast night in the Club's rooms. The Rev. T. Curnow presided over a gqfid attendance of members. Ten new members were elected and some detail business was gone, through, the minimum, age for admission being fixed n' 15. The Club's.syllabus for this ye ir is an exceedingly attractive one, among the lecturers being .Dr." Hocken, <...! Dunedin, Dr J. Malcolm Mason, thr Dominion Health Officer, Dr C.-'-E: Thomas, Dr C. Coleridge Farr, i,' ! ChristchurcliV the Very' Rev. Dean Fitchett, of Dunedin, the Rev. W.■'.!.'. Fitcliett, of "Melbourne, ' Mr C. N Raeyertz, of Dunedin, Mr Johannes L .Aliderson, of Christchurch, the' Hon. T. . JvlcKenzie,' M.P., Mr .R. McNab late Minister of Lands, the Right lie,'. the Bishop' of 'Cliristchurch, the Ven Archdeacon Harper, and the Revs. T ,M. Curnow, J. M. Adcock; and A. ,1"... Hunt.-. At the meeting, ilie Rig ! 3v Rev. the Bishop of Christchurch, was elected and Mr S.' F. Smiths m n vice-president of the Society. Som > of the lectures will be free to the public, admission to be by tickets, obtainable on .request at.'places which will be named in due time. The first lecture will be given oil April otli- l>>' Dr Hocken,-on Heke's war. In connection with the advertisement of the School of Engineering, which reopens for' the 'session* of 19Q9 on 6th March, : we . may add that provision : >'s now made for tlie training of pupil? in all''branched of engineering. Theoretical by means of-, lectures and practical instruction in the laboratories, is given in steam and gas engine, . hydraulic, ' constructiy.es marine, railway and electrical engineering, ami in surveying. A new aiid " wellequipped hydraulics laboratory has ftee.-i added to the buildings, aiid will' IC opened during the session. There are complete • courses x qualifying for .the degrees of the .University of New Zen--land ; con rses of less difficulty; for tlw asspciateship of the school, /vyhich- arc eminently, suitable for young 'men.takup ' erigirieering work in%he' Dominion) ; and evening courses for those desirous of obtaining'a third . marine engineer's certificate and for apprentices and others engaged in'all bi-aii-elies of engineering. There is a considerable demand for the qualified .engineers turned out by the school, and it may be mentioned that its university courses in engineering are, with thos-;-of the McGiil University, the duly courses outside England officially recognised by the Instituted of Civil Engineers. A liberal scheme of scholarships has' been instituted by the Board of Governors, details of which may bo obtained* on application.

The humorist among the speakers at the Millar banquet at Dunedin was Mr J. F, Woodhouse. After reminding the company that Mr Millar had been complimented by receiving the highest number of votes-given to any candidate in the Dominion, he added that there was a still higher honour, which was that the large majority. of those who had voted for him were either Scotch •or of Scottish descent. They knew the people of Scotland were a very prudent race. Anyone who had lived among them for 3Q years, : as lie had done, would very soon find that out. They always wanted value for their money, and for their votes. He coiild only tlrinkof"one class of people better at a bargain than a Scotchman, and that was a Scotch woman. Long ago Scotland had chosen St. Andrew as its patron saint, and, by the way, Mr Millar's name was Andrew, though lie was not yet a saint. Everyone, did not know the reason for the choice made by the people of Scotland, but if they looked into the Scriptures they would find it was St. Andrew who discovered the lad who had the loaves and fishes. The people of Scotland were very far seeing and thoughtful, and they thought such a saint was the very one for them, arid those present might be quite sure they were just as careful and cautions in their selection of a saint. He might say at once that he did not think for a moment that in Mr Millar's election there was any thought of loaves and fishes, but they would be distributed later—railway loaves and fislies. Perhaps Mr Millar would bear that' in mind.

Mr W. Wilson, Revans street, Newtown, Wellington, N.Z., writes:-— ,! My liver has given me.a. lot of trouble. Not long ago I had liver blotches all over my face, and tried all sorts of things, but obtained no relief. On the advice of a friend I tried Chamberlain's Tablets, and before I had taken two bottles the blotches had disappeared troubled since." For sale everywhere. ... SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. O'Callaghan and Co. —Cash buyers grain and produce. Dalgety and Co.—Geraldine sale tomorrow. Guinness and LeCren—Stock sale at Geraldine to-morrow. Oddie and Co. —Liver saline, try a bottle now. W. Mcßri'de ; —Another lost of salt pourers. C.F.C.A. —Threshing plant for sale. Theatre Royal—Maskelyne and Devant this evening.

J. Broadhead —:Cape and leggings lost.

J. Pearce —Now coatings and trouserings. Westport Coal Co.—Cargoes to arrive this week.

Canterbury College.—The School of Engineering. Geraldine County Council —Waterraces notice.

Tourist Pepartment —Call tenders for supplies. Atlas Milling Co. —Annual meeting 24th inst.

Singer Sewing Machine —Opening branch at Pleasant Point. J. E. Lowe —Dancing class starts tonight. Penrose Bros. —A good fit in boots. Smithson and Raymond—Tenders Railway Hotel, Albury. Singer's shop—Wants salesman and canvasser.

James Granger—Tea rooms for sale. Penrose's drapery—Last week of cut down prices. Miss Howe —Has bicycle for sale cheap. Adams and Co.—Latest millinery now open. Wanteds—Nine notices.