TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13841, 1 March 1909, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Steps" are being taken to form a Bowling Club in Geraldine.. ■ Mr W. Andrews is the contractor for J. Jackson and Co.'s sawmillj Palliser and Sous are sub-contractors. The combine of a threshing plant broke the telephone wire, between Timaru and Temuka on Friday last. • The'"Tablet" &ays that the homo for the Marist missionaries has now been fixjed at Temuka instead of Mcanee.' ■ At the; Waima.te Police Court on Saturdav ' morning, ' before Mr , N. Francis'i" 'J.P., an offender charged with" drunkenness, w y as convicted and fined • ss. - At the next meeting of the Teachers' Institute, Miss Avison, infant mistress at Timaru Main School, will read a paper on her impressions of 'educational .matters when on her recent trip to England. ■ The Timaru Literary ' and Debating Society will hold their opening social in the Foresters' Hall, George' street, this evening, at 8 o'clock.' Intending members ate cordially invited'to bo present, and arc requested to make special inote that the place of meeting is, Foresters' Hall, 'and not Sophia street "Hall, as previously announced. Mr G. Aldndgc, of Auckland, spoke in the Sop'hia street Hall last nightto a full and appreciative audience, on "The Question of Questions," dealing with his subject in a clear and masterly manner, frequently appealing 1 to the Scriptures to enforce his argu.ment and illustrate the 1 truth of '"Life ' in Christ only." To-night he gives his final address in the same < Hall at 8 o'clock sharp. Those who Wish 'to hear Him should not forget thisr " 1 The subscribers to t thd AVaimste Public Library held their annual'meeting on Friday night, the president (Mr Fowcrakcr) m the chair. The report showed that a change of librarian had occurred, Miss M. Smith taking the position on the resignation of • Miss Akhurst; 153 books had been added ,to the library, the property had'been , fenced: the revenue was not 'equal to' oxpenditiure, from a credit t>f £l75 T in 1905, the credit balanco now was only £45 9s 6d; the expenditure should'' be reduced it possible. ,The balance-shew' showed receipts from subscriptions £6O 16s, from subsidies £29. The "expenditure was £139 9s 3d, the chief items being books and magazines £SO 6s Bd, salary and commission £36, fuel,' light, etc. £1? 10s, fencing £2l'9S 6d. .Tho report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr Foweraker declining re-election, Mr C. E. Bromuer was unanimously elected prisodent, Mr Ha lining secre- j tary,- Mr Shacklcton treasurer, and Messrs Hanning, Middloton, Shackleton, Smith, Menzics. Black, Grew, Nicol and Coventry the committee. A recommendation vas made to the iii-i-oining committee that they consider , the- question ot increasing revenue,_ by cither raising the rate of subscription, active canvass for new members, or cut her means advisable In improve the finance. Air G. V. Cochrane was appointed auditor, and thanked for past services. Votes of thanks to tho re* | tiring president, the c-ominittpo, and the librarian were carried. The prcsi--1 dent and treasurer were appointed the operators on bank account. The committee- meetings were arranged for tho second Friday in each month. Trade in tho North Island is very quiet sit the present time. Mr Souter, of Soutor's shoo store has just returned from Wellington, where ho has Ikjcu purchasing a large stock of boots from a wholes* lo warehouse. As trado in the north was so bad, ho was able to purchase, first quality boots and shoes at a very low price. Ho cleared'-tho /warehouse out of tho whole of Wickorts arid Gardincrs makes of boots and shoes. This make is vory well known in Timaru. Tho salo prices of this makers' boots usually 255, now 18s Ud. ' Shoes usually 18s 6d> now 14s .Soutor's sale of hoots. ...

Wc can confidently recoiuiUcnd James' Concentrated' Vinegar Essence. All oiir customers teH: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, Tiuiafu. ...

- A hack sold in Tattersall's yards on Saturday was bought by a settler in the back blocks of the Nelson district.

On Saturday : the Wai'matc Racing Club (per Wall and Rickmau), offered the privileges in connection with the races on March 18th, hut both the publican's and the luncheon and lefrcslinient booths were passed in, and will probably "be sold privately. The recent spell of dry weather lias bad a good effect on the business ot the freezing works. Sheep .arc now . fattening 'well, end consequently all bands at, the two local freezing woiks arc getting iu , much fuller -time , than in the earlier part of the season. Our correspondent writes —The weather during the past week has hecn favourable for harvest work in the "Waimate district, and the deserted appearance -of the borough, more especially on Saturday, proved that lull " advantage was being taken of it. Reports as to results arc that the jicld ''-generally is much above the average, and <that the samples are good. The following is the strokes' pick lor crews of the Committee Fours—O Aylen, A. Black. T. Sutton, R. Miller; 3. Norrie, J. Dunne, W. Tait, ii. Berry; H. Fraser, A. Duff, W. Smiley, D P Fraser; B. Millichainp, H. Ivileour." C. E. Manning, O. Strachey; Chas. Bardley, L. Jelfs. F. Baker, K. Qninn; J. Reid, W: Millar, ,G, Glue,*!, King; K.Mayo, W., Roberts, H. \Rollinson. J. Keene. Strokes must be back at skids half an hour after time of starting. The race will' be rowed abont the 22nd inst. Eighty-seven brigades from all parts of New Zealand will be represented at

the Fire Brigade annual competitions at Auckland on March 10. It is expected that over seven hundred firemen will take part. Foreman Tubb, Secy. Hilton and Firemen Thompson, Hunt, Barclay, and Waldie, of the Timaru Brigade, left Timaru on Saturday for Auckland.. Captain Campbell and Lieutenant Jones will leave - to-day. The Geraldine Fire Brigade' send the following team to-day: Captain O'Malley, Firemen Allan, Henry, - Davis, Wood and Mayes. Captain Henry, and G. McS. Gentlemun. treasurer, of the Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade also leave for Auckland to-day.

-The Timaru Poultry Society has added ' the following classes to its schedule for the next -show:—Any other >, variety - bantams, cock or cockerel, . hen or pullet; any other variety _ purebred poultry, cock of cockerel, hen. or pullet (for exhibitors thiit-liavcnever won a first prize); a ladies' <;lass for poultry, cock or cockerel, hen or pullet (for this class Mf^A/'Walker donated a prize of £l, ■ Ik-for first, and Mr W. Cullen 12s (id •for second,'-and 7s Gd for third); one doacn --jduck eggs; canaries (novice class), clear yellow, and clear buff; ticked and variegated, cither clear or buff (both the last-named classes for exhibitors that have never won a first prise—.prises donated-by Mr and Mrs Persian eats; best fruit cake substituted for pound cake; best dressed'doll, by children not exceeding 14 years of age (prises donated by the president, 10s, 7s 6d and 2s_- 6d); trhildrens' /pets .(prises 5s and 2s 6d). The cookery classes arc also to be revised. A silver cup given by Mrs Martin is to be awarded 'on points gained' in White and Black Deghorns, Black Orpingtons, Black Minorcas, - and Silver Wvandottes. Messrs H. Sutton, W. Leslie. A, Sherlock and W. Home have just been elected members of the Society. The usual weekly meeting qf the Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society was held on Saturday evening. Present: —Messrs Irwin (in -the chair), J. K. McDonald (secretary), G. r E. Know- I les jnnr., .A. Bcswick, H. S,JR«sse". »• Morgan, J". A. McDonald, senr. Dr Rett, G. J .Scaley. C- A. Schniidfc,.T. D Young. B. Grant, .and D. H. Edgar. Discussion took place as to the date when enrties should close. Mr , Schmidt stated that some misapprehension existed in the minds" of certain exhibitors and he that entries,finally close at "6 p.m. to-day. This-would allow of all posted entries being-received in time .This was agreed.to. An offer from Mr Rcid to erect ja confectionery stall at the show was'.accepted. Several members brought tip the. question of making a time limit for'Vthe staging of exhibits.' It' was minted out that the work of the judges is often hindered, and hampered bv exhibitors not , having their exhibits stasid in time. After several sujrgctioiis had beep Jnade, it was a freed that'.the secretary advertise that, all ex•>i!«t6rs be »-cq nested to bring their exhibits in as early as possible and that it is expected that everything will be in roadiuess fov'lt o'clock on the day of the show. The secretary renortcd that the entries were nuito up to expectations, nnd eiven fine weather on the, 3rd »nd 4th. a" excellent show would Ko the residtf. There are no less than 30 entries for table de-orations. *fter 20 new mcihers liad been elected the mpctin"- adjourned till this evening, when the creation of the staging will b" ronimcnce-l. Distinctiveness of style, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, conibmed with' nerfcct freedom and romfort. is desired bv every woman, and the PO. •■orset has a world-wide reputation for imparting these ereat essential points to the wearer. Science and skill hare combined to render P.D. corsets abitolntelv unrivalled for durabihtv; they will .wear considerably longer than any other make. ... One gallon pf the best table vinegar, prepared in one minute by using Baxter's Concentrated Vinegar Ksscnce. Used everywhere. Especially g« od for pickling purposes. Price Is fcd. r.om J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru. „.. i All merchants having goods or parcels -requiring delivery should realise the advantage of getting «s to handle their consignments from beginning to end—goods collected and 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 through- i out the Dominion...

We wish to..draw the attention: o£ our readers to a sale bill circulated with thiaimorriing's ''Herald.'' Souter's boot Sale is tbe ; subject under notice. By \ erro r/the following lines were not ihcfoded in: the sale bill.—Ladies goloshes 6iaes 3,- 1, and 8; usual price 4s; npw Is fid•; golosher front, (footholds), ustfal priw ss. Souter sale price Is 6d. Gent's tan willow calf Cookham boots, usual price ,255, sale pnee 19s 6d. Souter's Boot Sale now 0n... The manager of the Dresden informs the music-lovers that the. famous "Broadwood Player Tianoi" for whreh the Dresden holds the sole agency for NewZealanJ, baa arrived. This player is admitted by the leaders of the musical world to be the most perfect instrument of its kind fnrther possesses the great advantage that it may be used either as a player piano, or a3 an ordinary piano of the highest grade. This combination, together with the guarantee furnished by the world-famed name of "John Broadwood aud Sons," place* thw instruident without question in the.forefront of things musical to-day. Call and hear, this wonderful instrument, when the manager wili be delighted to demorstrate to you its marvellous powers,' Anyone can play it in 10 mra-■fe-;.,S: v —— --**^

The South Canter-buy Sports Ground Company, Ltd , call tenders for grubbing, goise.' Mr W. D Re veil, the secretary, will oiipply any particulars.

Foreman Tubb, of the Timaru Fire Brigade, has now earned his 25 years' service medal. The coveted trophy, which takes the form of a gold star, has been made, and. will be presented at an early date.

Flounders at Is a dozen is the satisfactory ' state of 'affairs at Tautauku, near Chasland's, and Mr O'Byrne (secretary ot the Saw mill Workci s' Union) leports (savs the Southland News) that the saw millers in that district, although far from railway communication, ,arc able to live " like kings " on the munificent figure of 12s 6d a week. Naval commanders are requested in an Admiralty order to report as to the w ldth of bluejackets trousers. An existing regulation provides that the tiousers arc to be only one inch wider at the ankle than at the knee, but garments in excess »f this measure-ment-arc not uncommon in the service.

The No. 2 group of the Fioneei Teiminating Building Society held a ballot on Friday evening for two sums of £l5O, the successful number being share 267, a double .shareholder Three sums of £l5O each were sold by tender, one realising £2B ss, and £2G 3s 6d for the other two. In the No 3 group, two sums of £l5O each were sold, realising £65 ss. The numbers received in tbe No. 2 group establish a record for building societies in Timaru.

." In the whole round of workers, none do better or more unselfish work than Sunday School teachers. While parents are taking their walks abroad, in other ways enjoying themselves on the, ' Sunday afternoon, Sunday School teachers take upon themselves the responsibility of instructing the little ones. They, therefore, deserve the■ vbest i thanks and encouragement that we can give them.'' So said the Rev. G- H. Mann in the roursc of one of : his sermons yesterday.

The anathemas uttered against the music shop phonograph concert arc aften loud and deep. Complaints in the past have been chiefly against tlio monotony of the music, but a musically-inclined business man who has "been one of the victims of these concerts, says that .the phonograph nuisance has a serious aspect in that continual listening to such music, w hen it is hopelessly out of tunc, has the effect of spoiling the ear for the genuine .thing.

The Rev. G. H. Mann, of Geraldine, when preaching in Timaru last night, voiced a 'strong protest against the action of picnic parties from Timaru, when passing through Geraldine. He said - tjiat the members of some of these parties (young men and women) spent the Sunday picnicking, and had no compunction in driving through the Geraldine township (when Church services were on)) singing disgraceful songs, screaming and yelling, and generally behaving in a most disorderly fashion. It is a wonder, he added, that some of them escaped the police.

Mr Edward Smith, of Steward Settlement, had an interview with Sir W. •J. Steward regarding the matter of the irrigation of that estate, and as a result a. communication was sent to the Minister for the Interior, to which the following reply has been received: — " Referring to your letter oi the 28th ult. addressed to the Hon. Dr Fiudlay, I have to inform yon that Mr Young's scheme for the irrigation of Stew ard Settlement has been ■ considered by the Government, and the Chief of the Public Works' Department (Mr Holmes) has hcen authorised to put the work in hand at an early date, based on Mr Young's report. In order that the Government "may be recouped the large' outlay necessaryi to carry out these works, a

sn'ecial Act will have to : be introduced next session Riving the Government power to levy a stock and irrigation rate over certain areas in the settlement, as the County Council and the settlers decline to form themselves into a water-supply and irrigation board.— J. G. Ward.'' Mr Smith has in turn written stating the facts to the Minister of Lands, pointing out that the Government loaded the property to the extent of £7OOO, which was intended for the completion of a practical irrigation' scheme, and if the matter hud bpcn so mishandled by the Department that the sum now proved inadequate, the' settlers could hardly be expected to make -good the balance required for tl)e completion of the work.—Oaniaru Mail. 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 pn 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 Duncdin at 11 ani.,-arrived Palmcrston South ■1.15y left Palmerston South for Dunedin at 3.15. 'His remarks on this part of his journey arc as follows:—After leaving Palmerston hill work began, the motor behaved splcndidly ; up those 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 Duncdin at 5.30 after a very pleasant/ ride.' -Fob. 4th.—Left Dtinedin 1:15 p.m.:for. Gore, arrived at Gore at 8.15, after a non-stop run. - Feb. sth.—Left Gore 4 p.m. for Inyorcargill,. arriving there at 6.15, after a very wet ride, rainhaving started to fall after leaving Gore. Feb. 7th.—Left Gore for Liimsdcn at 10 a.m., after leaving Winton found roads very, bad, arrived Lumsdcn 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 Queenstown is 20 miles, and the journey occupied 2$ hours. Feb; lOrb—Left Quecnstown for Cromwell at 9.15. On this run the roads were simply awful, and this part of -the journey was very,trying, s and I 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 Oamaru, arriving 7.15. Total mileage for -day.?-run 178 miles. Feb. 12th. —Left Oamaru at 9 for Geraldinc, arriving home same afternoon. ' _' FINAL REMARKS.

I completed my journey without a single mishap. I cannot speak too highly of the trustfulness of my Triumph Motor Cycle. I was away 12 days and was riding the motor for 10 days from the time I left Gcraldinc, until the time I returned. 1 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 distar.ee that I travelled on oae gallon of petrol would be about 115 miles. Adams, Ltd., Stafford st., Tiniaru...

Thirteen students at Canterbury College have petitioned the Board of Go\ornois to provide facilities toi then studying the Maori language, and submitted the name at a gentleman who was v ilhng to act as lecturei. The Icquest was relened to the College Committee.

The men engaged in demolishing the Ciown Hotel at Balclutlra made a, lather curious find. In the ceiling in the portion over the bilhaid loom they cainc acioss si set ot completely new carpentei 's tools Thoi cw as (savs the Lcadei) no communication between the ceiling and the rooms below there, and how and when the tools got where they were found will ever remain a mystery. Mr R. A. Ranking, Magistiatc irom Brisbane (Queensland), who is acting as a commissioner ot the Queensland Government' to enquire into the results of no-license throughout New Zealand and to studv the licensing sjstem in gcueial, with a view to legislation being intioduced into the Queensland Parliament, visited Oamaiu on Friday last anil piosecuted liiquiiics as to the working oi no license. Mr Banking's impressions w ill l>c embodied in the report which he will submit to his Government.

A tiibutc to Rotorua is paid by Mr R N Twopeny, journalist ot Melbourne, who recentlj spent seveial weeks in the Hot Lakes district. Mr Twopeny sa.\s it is onlj the want ot a widespread knowledge of Rotorua that prevents it from being visited by an even greater number of tourists than at present patronise it. This was Mr Twopeny's first visit to the Wonderland of New Zealand, and the up-to-date nature ot its attractions —from both a health and tourist point of view—greatly impressed him. He was struck with the - large area of land a romid Rotorua, which is at present lying idle, and he expresses the opinion that when this is turned to profitable account rt will bn a valuable asset to Rotorua and to the Dominion in general.

It will be remembered (says the Gore Standard) that some time ago the rooms- of several of the boarders at the Southland Hotel were entered and .various' sums-.of money abstracted from their clothes. The police, at the result ot their investigations, detained a man I at Invcrcargill, but nothing could be . proved against him, and he w as hberat- ' ed. Recently a man was caught redhanded at a similar game at Auckland and su&nicions were aroused that he was identical with the " hotel-barber. ' .whose visit had so inconvenienced the Gore residents. The suspect, however, stoutly denied that he was ever in Gore or lnvercargill, but photographs of him were immediately recognised as that of a visitor to this town. Huston, as he is known in Gore, repeated his denial on oath during his trial for the Auckland theft,-and as a consequence st charge of perjury was preferred against him. On Tuesday Detective Cameron and several witnesses from Invcrcargill and Gore left by the express in order to give evidence against him in the hearing at the Supreme Court in the northern city.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

N.M. and A. C—Mr Curtis' J clearing sale at Albury April 6th. C.F.C.A. —Temuka stock market tomorrow.

Dalgcty and Co. —Sale at Temuka to-morrow, merino wethers for sale. O'Callaghan and Co.—Arc cash buyers of produce. Theatre Royal Richards' entcr'tainers 4th and sth March. T. and J. Thomson—Removing' to improved premises. Sophia street Hall —Address by Mr Aldridge this evening. Mrs Philips, Holme Station—Wants general servant. W. X G. Hawkey—lmportant notice of Princess street bakery. Walter Panton and Son —Tenders for brick lesidence. Matron, Timaru hospital—>\ ants wardsmaid. - S.C. Sports Ground Co.—lenders for grubbing gorsc. S.C.J .C.t—Call tenders for privileges. Singer talks —Cheapness m a sewing machine. . Tiuiaru Literary Society—Opening social tlu>. evening. J. Dephoff—Signwriter and picture trainer. , „. „ H. Marriott—Successor lo N. Penrose ; re-opens shop March 6th. Funeral—Bv W. J Lister. Wanteds—Four notices.