TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13840, 27 February 1909, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Before Mr J. Sinclair J.P., at the W'aimate Police Court a first .offender for drunkenness was yesterday morning convicted and discharged. Mr William Evans is mentioned as a probable candidate for one of the town seats at the forthcoming HarbouT Board election. The Timaru Gun Club will hold their next meeting on March 11th, when a verv valuable clock (as first prize), and other trophies given by friends, will be shot for. . . . The following is Captain Edwins weather forecast for to-day:-" Moderate to strong easterly winds arc probable generally with a tailing barometer." The Timaru Harbour Board has been doiu" a little trade in big stone lately. DurhV the past month the Board has supplied to Mr S. Mcßride stonemason. 32 tons of big stone from its quarries. Mr P. Foster, the well-known builder, who is also a licensed drain layer, announces that he can undertake all building work in connection with' the underground drainage system. The annual school swimming competitions will be decided at the Commemoration Baths to-day, commencing at 1 o'clock. The display will be a very complete exposition of the natatorial art-, and should be well worth witnessing. The annual meeting of the South Canterbury Hunt will be held in the Grosveaor Hotel on March 6th, at 2 p.m. " The annual meeting of the Waimate District Hunt will be held the same day, in the Waimate Hotel, s at 3 p.m. . At the annual meeting of the Technical School last-night, Mr C. S. Howard brought up the matter of- compulsory technical education, whereupon Mr Jackson enquired what the..age limit would be. Would it be 70? Needless to say, nothing was done in the matter. \ very interesting demonstration will be'given in the Technical School at 8 n.m. on Wednesday next, when Mr \\. -Harbutt, A.R.C.A., the inventor of the well-known modelling substance plasticine, will give a lecture on the methods of using it, illustrated by practical "bints. = The tender of Messrs Pallor and. Sons has been accepted tor build W Messrs John Jackson and Co. s new saSl- The contractors are now busy pulling down the old walls prenafatory to making a start with the which will be carried out m brick-rand embody all modern im-

meeting of the Y.M. C.A. was held in their rooms night Mr W. J- Hogg, presiding. It was oc cided to form a hockey club and to affiliate with the New Zealand Hockey Association. Mr J. K. McCahon was elected captain of the club, and the annual subscription was fixed at _s 6d. The colours, of the dub arc to be narv bine trousers, white shirt with pale* blue stripe. The matter of procuring a suitable ground on which to plav was shortly discussed, but a final decision was deferred pending further information. 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 Cd. nom J. .Baxter, chemist, Timaru. ... All merchants having goods or parcels requiring- delivery should realise the 'advantage of getting us to handle their consignments from beginning to end—goods collected and shipped, dues goods distributed, and charges collected —all done without trouble and w.orrv to themselves. Try our system. You'll find it economical, labour-saving. Express Co. Offices throughout, .the Dominion... v 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. ... 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 bill. —Ladies goloshes sizes 3, 7, and 8; usual price 4s, now Is 6d; men's golosher front, (footholds), usujii f 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 Zealand, has arrived. This player is admitted by the leaders of the musical world to he 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 this wonderful instrument, when the manager will be delighted to demonstrate to you its marvellous powers. Anyone can play it in 10 minuted...

.A number of railway men met in the railway library last evening, for the purpose of presenting two very comfortable arm chairs to Mr W. Mintrom, shunter, as a marriage gift. Mr T. C. Watson, in making the. presentation, congratulated Mr Mintrom upon.having taken unto himself a wife, and .expressed the hope that he and his life partner would enjoy long life and the best of health and prosperity. He mentioned incidentally that in his opinion the easiest jobs should be given to married men, for they were usuallv more conscientious than the single-*ones. He hoped that the easy chairs would not have the effect of keeping Mr Mintrom from attending meetings of societies formed for the mutual benefit of himself and bis coworkers, if they had, he hoped tliey would poon wear out. Mr J. P. Hughson said he was pleased to see the voung men getting married, as it was a, good thing for tradesmen, landlords, etc! He apologised for the absence of Mr A. G. Foster, who would have liked Pto .have been present, owing to Mr Mintrom being a corporal in the St. John Ambulance Brigade, but he joined in wislu'ng them every happiness in their new sphere. Mr Mintrom suitably' acknowledged the presents, and the" good wishes expressed concerning him.

The N.M. and A. Company, as agents for the Union Steam Ship Company, advise that the" s.s. Talune will make a trip to the West Coast Sounds at Easter, leaving Dunedin on Thursday afternoon, April Bth, and arriving back on Tuesday morning, April 13th. There will be only one class, and the fare will be £5,

Mr A. Stead will conduct the service in the Methodist Church to-morrow morning,- the evening service will be conducted by Missioner L. B. Neale, who will deliver his second address to young men. Subject: " The cry of the times —wanted young men." At Waimataitai Mr C. G. Vogeler will preach iii the morning and Mr Stead in the evening. The quarterly. meeting of the Waitaki Ljconsing Committee due on Tuesday next will probably not be held as there is no business to transact. Matters in connection with the triennial election of the Licensing Committee are quiet. No nominations have so far been made, and it is almost, certain that there will not be a contested election.

An. anomaly in connection with voting for the election of members of the Harbour Board was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of the Board, Mr C. N. Orbell pointing out that while ratepayers and householders (man and wife) would be allowed to vote in the Pleasant Point Town district, only actual ratepayers would be allowed to vote in Levels' County. Thus they would have this position: That While a man and his wife would eacli bo allowed a vote on one side of a street, those on the opposite side who happened to be outside the town district borough, would have only one vote. i<e chairman said that the Board had tried, though unsuccessfully, to remedy this defect in the electoral qualifications. The annual exhibition of the Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society will be held next Wednesday and Thursday in the C.F.C.A. new store (kindly lent for the occasion). The building is to be brilliantly\ lighted and a special electrical display will be given each evening. The musical programme is in the hands of Mr J. H. Coombs and the concerts will be of a high standard. Entries are coming in fjreely, and a record number is looked forward to. The schools' competitions for the Hurdlcy Shield should make a splendid show, and will let parents and friends sec wliat their children can be taught to do under careful supervision. The committee have been working hard and their labours deserve to be rewarded by a large attendance of the public. Entries close up to 9 p.m. to-day. Enthusiasts in the noble sport of swimming and the public generally, will be pleased to learn that the Timaru Amateur Swimming Club- have again come to the front by putting a very attractive programme for its sixth annual gala which is to be held at the Century baths next week. A large number of visiting competitors are expected from Christchurch, Oamaru, Dunedin, and Geraldine, and besides these there will be about 35 local swimmers competing. The committee of the T.A.S.C have catered well for the amusement of the public, and also for swimmers, as the programme includes diving, novelty events, and schoolboy's race, for which a large entry is anticipated. It is to bo hoped that the public of Timaru will support the club in their efforts to help the valuable sport of swimming, by attending their annual carnival on Thursday next.

'flic usual weeklv meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, No. * 101, 1.0. G.T. was [ held last evening, the JC.T. Bro. T. Claugbton being in the- chair. The brother in the hospital reported to 'be progressing satisfactorily. Bro. I'icton, a-visitor from, the Bock Lily Lodge, Sydney, was present and heartily welcomed, also Bro. Seymour who has just returned from a visit to the Homeland. Both brothers conveyed the fraternal greetings of the various lodges visited and these were heartily reciprocated. Matters in connection with advertising the lodge were discussed and left over till next meeting. The programme for the evening was of quite a novel and highly amusing character, and, for half an hour one ,and all were greatly delighted in the carrying out of the same. The competition was for the sisters, a prize being offered by Bro. J. T. Ellis. Sister Sadler uroved the winner and was presented by the C.T. with the prize. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Elli«; for his kindness in providing a prize, after which a pleasant evening closed in peace and harmony at 9.30.

800 MILES ON A TTWUMPH 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-stop run.

Feb. -6th. —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. Feb. Bth.—Left for Kingston at 11. 45, arrived 4.40, left Kingston for Qucenstown 5.15 p.m. From Kingston to Qucenstown is 20 miles, and the journey occupied 2J 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 1 arrived at 5 p.m., taking 8 hours to travel the 43 miles between these places. Feb. 11th.—Started 6 a.m. for Palmerston, distance 140 # miles, arrived 4.40 p.m. Started little later for Oaniaru, arriving 7.15. Total mileage for days run 178 miles. Feb. 12th. —Left Oamaru at 9 for Geraldine, arriving home same afternoon.

FINAL REMARKS. I completed my journey without a single mishap. 1 cannot speak too highly of the trustfulness of my Triumph Motor Cycle. I was away 12 days and was riding the motor for 10 davs 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 T travelled on one gallon of petrol would be about 115 miles. Adams, Ltd., Stafford st., Timaru...

By way of emphasising the encouragement \vliich was being given by the Harbour Hoard, to the cool stores enterprise, the chairman of the Board made a calculation at yesterday's meeting which indicated that the Board, on the terms it had offered a site, would be foregoing £7OO.

- The annual harvest thanksgiving services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held at Otaio and Esk Valley to-morrow. On to-morrow week the Rev. Olphert exchanges with the Rev. Chappie and conducts services at Southbiirn, St; Andrews and Makikihi. The final thanksgiving service : will be held at.' Pareora East- on" March 21st in the evening. Mr G. Aldridge, editor of the Bible Standard, and over 20 years pastor of the West Church, Auckland, conducts the services in the Sophia Street .Hall to-morrow. He will also give another address-<si Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the sanTc hall. Those who wish to hear him Will do well not to miss this opportunity, as lie cannot extend his stay beyond this date. An abstract of the Harbour Board's annual report and some excerpts from the year's accounts will be found in our supplement to-day. Report and accounts were submitted to the Board and adopted yesterday. The AuditorGeneral's certificate is appended to the accounts, with a "tag"-as usual. To this the treasurer appends- an explanation, which the "exception" is merely formal. Mr Ronald L. Fisher announces in another column that he has commenced business in Timaru as the farmers agent. Mr Fisher has considerable knowledge of the frozen meat business, having been for several years in the employ of the Christchurelr Meat Company. He has had experience of Smithfield markets, and up till lately was manager of the Banks Meat Company. Wellington. Mr Fisher is a son of Mr Thos. Fisher, General Manager of the Standard Insurance Company. Guinness and LeCren, Ltd., auctioneers, AVaimate, will sell by auction at Waimate on Saturday, 6th March, Twomey's well-known Waimate Hotel. Tliis splendid establishment occupies the best site in Waimate and the buildings extend over a frontage of three chains, the ground floor being well suited for shops which should command high rentals, being right in the centre of the town. As the property is for absolute sale, investors should make a point of attending the saleyards on the date named. Further information can be obtained from the advertisement or from the auctioneers Guinness :>nd LeCren, Ltd., in conjunction with the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, will sell by auction at Timaru, 6th March, on account of Mr Arthur L'. Barker, 177 acres, being a portion of his far-famed Wainui Estate at AVinchester, divided into three farms'. The land is all rich

alluvial, well watered and fenced, has grown 70 bushels_.of wheat, also 2 sacks of clover seed to the acre, in addition to heavy crop of clover hay, and is excellent fattening land for stock, is very conveniently situated, close to AVinchester and Orari railway stations. This offers an excellent opportunity for buyers to secure highly productive land suitable for mixed farming and dairy-

ing. The terms arc exceptionally easy. Full particulars can be obtained from the auctioneers.

Mr Applegartli, the well-known umbrella manufacturer, having found it necessary, through the increase of business, to move into a larger and more central place, has secured the premises in the Arcade, opposite Budd's, owned by the Timaru Herald Company, and

lias gone. to a lot of expense in fitting iip his workroom in the most approved which enables him to turn out his work in a finished manner. His show window is most attractive, and reflects great credit upon the win- ' dow artist, Mr Dephoff. Mr Applegarth has just landed a choice assortment of umbrella material, comprising gold and silver handles, and the worldrenown Glorier silk. What all have seen of his work convinces them, that lie is capable of turning out an umbrella equal in finish to the best imported article, and hopes to receive the support of the public and reap the reward his enterprise deserves. Sir Joseph Ward told a "Dominion" reporter that his journey back to Wellington by the Main Trunk through express was a very comfortable one. As an indication of what travellers might reckon upoji, he stated that, leaving Auckland at 9.15 on. Sunday evening, ho was snugly berthed in the sleepingcar before ten, and soon going to sleep lie did not wake, up until five in the morning. The sleeping-cars were very creditable to the Bailway Department, and the berths, and all the arrangements connected with them were excellent. The "sleepers" were fine cars, and ran with an almost entire absence of vibration. The well-laid track, without sharp curves or heavy grades, also made the running smooth and easy. There was a surprisingly large passenger and goods traffic on the line, and he predicted that it would still further increase in the near future.

We' can confidently recommend James' Concentrated Vinegar Essence. All our customers tell us that it is the best vinegar they have ever used. One small bottleful—easy to carry —makes one gallon of superior vinegar, either for table use or for pickling punposes. In bottles,. Is 6d each only, from Leonard B. James, chemist, Timaru. ;.. 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

Often people wonder how it is that owners of Darracq cars' are so seldom troubled with ' mishaps, but on examining these-ea-rs .thoroughly- it will be found that they lia'vo one-third, less parts-than any other make of cars in existence., It is a .recognised .fact amongst all great authorities at Honie 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 new model, 14/16 h.p., which under test is actually 16 Brake h.p., although only landed a few weeks ago, is already considered by experts to be 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 one 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, aud exceptionally economical in petrol. Darracqs are also making a small pattern 4 cylinder 12/14 h.p., which will he retailed at £350. The new pattern, Do Dions, for which we are also taking orders for indent, are the following:— 10/12 h.p. 4 cylinder, 12/14 h.p. 4 cylinder, and 18 h.p. Further information and trials will be given on application at Messrs Skeates and Bockaert's garage, this firm being the sole New Zealand agents for both De Dion and Darracqs. ...

Keep "Bed Cross" Ointment on hand. Cures pimples, skin, ernptioni, eorei and icaldi. li 6d »i> d.A»l«rf. ...

There is now on view at Thos. Fergusson and Co., the well-known coachbuilders, a new baker's turnout, built to the order of Messrs Hutchinson and McDonald, it differs from the ordinary baker's cart, in that it is a. fourwheeled van, being able to turn iri its own length. It has Sargeh patent wheels and patent axles; the painting arid' writing are' beautifully done, and are a decided predit to the painters in charge. The van reflects the greatest credit on the' builders, both for design and' first-class workmanship, arid Messrs Hutchinson and McDonald should find it thoroughly well appointed for the work it has to perform. ' '.. >

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. • . .

Canterbury run for sale—On 13th March, by N.M. and. A. Co. Rvelaiid rams for private saleApply .N.M. and A. Co". . " C.Jonas and Co.—Sell poultrv, butter, fruit, etc., to-day. ■»r^' I r (^-- 7; Sale , ? f town property March 6th, Temuka sale on Tuesday N.Z. Loan Co.—Albury sale Mondav, Jemuka. Tuesday, Waihao Forks Wednesday. • L. O'Callagliaii and Co.—Sale today at Stafford street mart N.M. and A. Co.—Sheep sale at Clinton March 4th, sections March 15th, land March 20th; Albury, Temuka, Waihao and StudhoW sales " Guinness and LeCren—Sale at bury. Monday, Pentland Hills. March 23rd, clearing sale March 18th, Temuka and Geraldine sales. Boyd, Dunedin—Sheep farms for sale. - U.S.S. - Co.—Details of West Coast trip. J. E. Lowe—Dancing classes this afternoon. > Geo. Bowker—SmaU farm and houses for sale. ' Philip Foster—Builder and certificated drain layer. ■ " Ronald L. Fisher—Land and stock agent. Cross's florist shop—Now is the time for bulbs. Miss Suckling—Opens dressmaking business over Kingston's. Church services—Triuitv, Wesley, and Church of Christ. Harvest thanksgivings—Notice of services in Otaio district. GVcorge Pearson—Soeeial lines of sweets. ' Swimming'carnival—At the Centurv baths next Thursday. S.C.' Education Board—Lecture 3rd March, swimming sports to-day. Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society—Annual show. E.' Stokes—Tenders for erection of church at Morven. Wnima+p District Hunt Annual meeting March 6th. S.C. Hunt—Annual meeting March 6th. j

McGruer. Davis and Co.—Last days of great sale. A. L. Applegarth—Choice stock of umbrella material.

R. Leslie Orbell—Land for sale, offices to let.

J. Ballantync and Co.—Autumn goods to hand. AA r anteds—Fourteen notices.