TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13874, 10 April 1909, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The hearing of the general labourers' dispute will be held in the Supreme Court, Christchurch, before the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr J. R. Triggs) on the 28th inst., at 10 a.m. Tie private cable'stating that Green had knocked, out Elliott in the glove fight at Sydney, was erroneous. The battle went, in favour of the Timaruri'a'n. ■-■■-• -■•■> .>.>-• Considerahle interest is being manifested in the Harbour Board elections, and there is much speculation as to who is to "win the Great Easter Handicap" as the contest has been called. It would appear that ah incendiarist is at .work in the country as well as in the town. Some oaten straw stacks not far' from Timaru have lately- been des-troyed-by fire in a manner which leaves little if "any room, to suppose that it was accidental. The nor'-west weather set in again vesterday forenoon. After "a spell of sultry calm, a stiff breeze reached the coast at Timaru about mid-day. Then in the evening a souther came along, beginning with a dust-raising gust as usual. By advertisement in this issue tho C.F.C.A., notify that business in all departments will be resumed on next Tuesdav morning, the various departments "being located as follows:—The drapery department in that portion or Tattersall's lately used as of fices; the grocery, hardware, saddley, and glass arid crockery departments in 'fatterball's horse bazaar; the general offices (including the grain department) in Messrs C. Jonas and Co's. premises; and the auction offices will be on Cain's Terrace, adjoining the Royal Hotel. The funeral of the late Mrs Tom Hawkey will take place, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Mrs Hawkey, a native of Cornwall, left Home for New Zealand in the Merope in 1875, a few days after marriage, and had lived in Timaru ever since arriving in the colvnv. She was a valued member of the Primitive Methodist Chiireh, and with her husband took an active interest in the South School. Mr Hawkey and his family have the sympathy of . many sincere friends of both older and newer days, in their bereavement. A humorous incidenff occurred in connection with the lecture delivered in Christchurch on Wednesday night by Lieutenant Shackleton. A resident telephoned to his office directing the. office bov to obtain two tickets for the Shackleton lecture, taking considerable pains to be sure the boy understood the message. To his surprise, he found that no tickets had been obtained, and-wi questioning the boy he ascertained that he had gone to the tobacconist's where the tickets were being sold, and asked for "two sticks of Shackleton mix-

ture." The Waiinatc School Committee met on Wednesday night, a full attendance, Mr R.Xicol'presiding. The monthly report showed the roll numbers to he: —Primary 440, and High School GO, the average attendances being 384 and ij(i respectively. The school and garden "party resulted in a sum of £49 Tls 3d netted, and subsidy is to be claimed on this amount, and other voluntary subscriptions. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies who had assisted at the garden party, and to those who had lent their motor cars, which resulted in a considerable addition to the receipts.' Mrs Cornelius, Tim am. was also thanked for fruit presented to the school children at the recent excursion to Timnru. The visiting committee reported everything satisfactory in the conduct of the school. They recommended sundry' small improvements. The committee decided to pay a quarter of the cost of the, drain just put in from the technical school. It was made a recommendation to the new committee to offer theBoard £ for £ towards painting the front of the school ur> to, say, £16.The .balance-sheet for the year was submitted, showing exnenditiire £177 l-~s Pd.;' and a credit balance'of £56 16s sd. Accounts, £G lis od. were passed for paj-menti' _' . , -nfgjfeiß

The Timaru Marine Band have been engaged to play at the Temuka Bicycle Club's Sports on Easter Monday and leave by the 11.40 a.m. train. The late Mr J. Tl. Clement, solicitor, of Waimate, bequeatcd £2700 to the Home from which the Barnado boys, who are now in Timaru, came. Some uncivilised person has made the beach about the Bock Island offensive to strollers by dumping somewhere about there a cartload or so of sheep's trotters.

The freezing works at Oamaru are at present full up, but the s.s. Rakaia went to load 23,000 carcases of frozen sheep and lamb, and this will relieve the pressure. Very heavy demands were made on the Railway Department on Thursday last to provide accommodation, the express trains being crowded by holidaynfakers. Those residents of Timaru who had booked for the Sounds trip, left here for the south on Thursday by the first express. The. Wanganui "Herald '•? is informed, on good authority, ihnb further chauges in the personnel of the Cabinet arc contemplated shortly. Tliey involve the retirement of the Hon. J. Carroll from the position of Native Minister, and the rc-arrangement of other portfolios. The Canterbury Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association draw attention to an important clearing sale which they are holding at Waihao Downs on the 14th inst., on account of the executors of the late H. A. Sides. As the farm; lias been leased, every lot is for absolute sale; stock and plant are in good condition, and farmers would do well to attend this sale. Here is a hint for farmers who object to selling their heaviest lambs to the freezing companies for less money than lighter ones realise:—A wellknown farmer sent a line of fine big lambs to Burnside recently. He found that big lambs" were worth no more than about 12s 6d, so he put them into the fat sheep pens, and sold them as wethers at 17s 6d. The butchers, of course, did not mind the weight, and gave value for it. The monthly meeting of the W.C-T.U. was held in the Sailors' Rest on Tuesday evening. Apologies for absence were received from Misses Avison, Smith and Sibly. Mr Stead reported a quiet month,' owing to the large steamers only remaining in port a day or two. Literature had been received from Mesdamcs Cameron. Murdoch and Ensom, Messrs McKay, Wagstaff, Bardsley and Hutton. Necessary arrangements were made to renovate the kitchen of the Rest. The heavy rain showed the weak parts of the building. The roof badly needs new iron, but until more fimds are available patching must be continued. Seeing that the old iron has been in use since the first days of Harbour Board meetings, there is not much to rompl.iin about. ""The president (Mrs Trotf; was appointed delegate fo the No-license- Convention to be hold in Christchurch at Easter. A box is beinc nreparcd to send to the very poor in London, and for this old clothes will be verv gatefullv accepted if left at the Rest.

Good Friday did not prove much qf a holiday for some of the employees of the Canterbury Farmers' Co-Operative. Association, for they were very busily engaged in getting the fixtures set up in the offices in Beswick street, and in Tattersall's yards, which will be used as' temporary show-rooms for millinery and hardware respectively. Every effort is being made to cause as little delay as possible to customers, but some days' hard work will have to be done, before anything like order can be arrived at. Messrs C. Jonas and Co. have very kindly placed oue of their rooms at the disposal of the Association for use as an office. A gaiis of men were at work yesterday on the burnt out premises, pulling down dangerous sections of wall and salving some of the less damaged troods. Even last evening, nearly 72 hours since the fire broke out, the heap of ruins was still smouldering in spite of the many thousands of gallons of water that have been poured upon it. On Wednesday night the members of the Wainiate Wesleyan Methodist. Church tendered a farewell social to tlie Rev: P. W. and Mrs Faireloi.igh. There was a large attendance of members and friends, and a very interesting evening was spent. Music and elocutionary items were the bread of the mental sandwich, with nice tlu'n speeches inserted. There were also plenty of sandwiches for the physical man. Messrs Graham and Hayman, on behalf of the Church, and Mrs Matthews for the Sunday School, expressed theif regret at losing Air and Mrs Faircloitgh, and said that their places would be; hard to fill. The rev. gentleman, in replying, explained that for 27 years of his ministry he had been stationed in country towns. He therefore considered that he was entitled to some time in _ large centres. He had last year received an invitation from Dunedin, especially from the young people, and he felt that the greatest need was in the centres. He had been -most successful in . his v ork there. When he left Dunedin some years ago, he was strongly petitioned to return if possible. His friends had last year urged him to take a year's rest at their expense. This he did not feel justified in.doing, and Conference had appointed him for the year at ■ Waiuiate. He considered the'itinerary svstem one of the little mistakes of the Church, as a minister had to leave when he was really getting in touch with his congregation. He complimented them on having the Rev. Air Penny as his successor, and his parting advice to them was to stick to a good man as long as possible,-and when Conference made a change let themselves be heard in disapproval, so that the system of frequent chances of ministers might eventiiallv be abolished or modified. The benediction concluded a. very successful gathering. TO TOWN AND COUNTRY TRADERS. This proposition should interest you. You have goods arriving from Home:'' Then why not get us to clear them at the Customs for you on arrival'-' We have an experienced staff at all sh:pr ping points, and can do this work quickly and satisfactorily. Wc pass entries, pay dues, take delivery and forward goods to you without delay. Give us a trial with your uext imports and experience the benefit of our service. The N.Z. Express Co., Ltd... PREPARE FOR EASTER. Easter is coming, and probably you are preparing for the noliday. Whercever you go,; don't omit to take a box of "Red Cross" Ointment ,for curing cuts, bruises, and wounds. It allays inflammation, prevents suppuration, heals quicklv, perfectly. If the weaver's cold a little "Red Cross" Ointment will prevent chapped bauds or ttps. A box costs Is 6d only. All grocers...

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The Clan Ogilvy is expected to arrive from Syclney on the 12th inst. with seventeen bags of Australian mails.

Attention is drawn to an announcement in this issue concerning the 1900 session of the Pleasant Point Technical Association. >

At St. Mary's Church to-morrow, Easter Day, there will be three celebrations of holy communion at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and rt the mid-day service. The service in the evening will be held at 6.30..

The services in Trinity Presbyterian Church to-morrow.will be conducted by Rev. T. Stinson in the morning and by the Rev. G. King, minister-elect of Pleasant Point in the evening. Mr Stinson will conduct the afternoon'service at Salisbury and Mr Rockel, the evening service at Cullmanntown. The following players have been selected to play for the Wimmera Hockey Club against the Ashburton Club on Easter Monday:—Misses E. Dobier, A. Wakefield, L. Hurdley, V. Wottcn, B. Cook, R. Lcggot, C. Hurdley, B. Leah, M. Hunt, J. Head, L. Gill; emergency, A. Pearee.- Members are requested to meet at 7 a.m. sharp at the station.

A resident of kelson who recently visited America has, received a letter from one of the large New York papers asking him to furnish it with photographs and accounts of the great tunnel connecting the two islands of New Zealand! The Otira tunnel had evidently grown a great deal by the time it reached the United States.

A novelty in the way of fruit arrived in Timaru yesterday, when Messrs C. Jonas and Co. received from Raratonga thirty bunches of bananas. The stalks are very thick and some hundreds of bananas are; on each. The fruit arrived in first-class condition, and is somewhat superior to the class which is generally packed in cases, being of a better flavour.^

At 6.30 p.m. on Thursday private advice was received at Timaru to the effect that Messrs Craigie and Buxton, M.P's., had returned to the Hermitage on Thursday night. They left the Hon. T. Mackenzie and party on the Tasman glacier, some 4500 feet up and opposite the magnificent Hochstetter ice falls which have an elevation of 4000 feet of broken ice by a, inile wide. The party was en route for Malte Brun. The Rev. W. J. Mayers, of Dr Barnado's Homes, will conduct.the service in the W'esleyan Church to-morrow morning and a retiring collection will be taken up for the funds of the Home. The Rev. W. Bauinber will preach in the evening. At Waimataitai Mr Brown and supply will conduct the services. At Fairview harvest thanksgiving services will be held by the Rev. W. Baumber in the afternoon and Mr Irwin in the evening. Messrs C. Jonas and Co., who have given the front part of their auction rooms in Beswick street to the Farmers' Co-Operative advertise that the change will in no way interfere with the conducting of the business, and the usual sales will bo held weely and bi-weekly. They, however, wish to notify that the entrance to the rooms will be from Cain's Terrace, instead of at present, Beswick street./ A large sign has been erected so that persons should have no difficulty in "finding their way in. The largo audiei;ce which assembled in the theatre on Thursday were kept in a continual state of merriment by the comical sayings and doings of Miss Florence Baines in the role of "Mary Ellen Thomson." Miss Baines was ably seconded in her efforts by the rest of the company and "Miss Lancashire Ltd." met with a success every whit as great, as that of the first night's performance. Miss Baines' singing was very well received, both in her rendering of "Home, Sweet Home," and several comic songs with topical allusions ,and the violin playing of Mr Burt Burton on a. one stringed instrument received the applause it deserved. A reminder is given of the Temuka Bicycle Club's championship meeting on Easter Monday. The programme is very attractive, and the fine entries for all events is sure proof that sport will bo of the highest class. Amongst cyclists will be Campion, the present holder of all the championships; Wells, the Western Wheel Race wiiaier of Australia; Cusack, of Greymoiith, Mehrtens of Christchurch and various others. The running events comprise Canterbury's best, besides entries from Dunedin, Oamaru and Wellington. Guy Haskins, the American middle distance champion runner, is competing in the half and one mile amateur handicaps, and intends making an effort to break tlio half mite record. Haskins' mile record stands at 4min. 20sec. Other competitors in the amateur races, are Dickson, three mile New. Zealand champion, and winner of the Ashburtoh Marathon Race, and E. J. Steele, present holder of the championship. Amusing events will be obstacle races, pillow fights, etc. The Railway Department announce special cheap fares on the 11.30 a.m. train, viz., 2s 6d return first-class, and Is Od return second class to Temuka, excursionists returning by a special train leaving Temuka at 5.30,. and arriving in Timaru at 6 o'clock. Distinctiveness ot 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 an" other maW*» :••-•'

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Hockey and golf players will find all requirements for these games at Mr F. Taskcr's, .Stafford street. Both games are well catered for. 300 golf clubs from 7s upwards, 600 balls from Is upwards, also caddie bags, ball cleaners, etc. Only the best makers' good kept in stock. ' Hockey sticks, balls, shin guards, etc., in great varicly, to suit all players. ... Mr A. J. Stephens has a coupon.advertisement in to-day's paper. Readers requiring a good up-to-date suit can obtain one of Alfred J. Stephens' £2 17s Cd at less than cost price. He is giving this concession in consideration of the numerous patronage bestowed upon him. Up to the piesent he lias given every satisfaction to his customers, who speak in ccstacy of his work in turning out a good suit. He evidently leads the way, and others follow, or try to do so. By cutting out the advertisement coupon you can save 8s off your suit. Wc advise you to give him. a trial. This concession is only for a limited period...

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The Timaru Main School will reopen on Tuesday next, April 13th. At Chalmers Church to-morrow, the. Rev. Mr Baumber will conduct the morning service, and the Rev. MiMayers (Dr Barnardo's Home) the evening service. At the latter a retiring collection will be taken up. St. Mary's Young Men's Society hold a smoke concert on Monday evening. St. Luke's Y.M.S., of Christchurch, will be the guests, and as this will be the first time of meeting the local young men, a largo attendance of the latter is expected.

A local buyer of sheep for export got a hearty rally at the Smithfield freezing works the other day. The butchers had disposed of all the sheep at the works, and were waiting, patiently for a mob which they understood the buyer referred to, had on the road, when to their astonishment he drew up at the works in his motor car with two lambs—a pair which had knocked up—and there were 50 butchers waiting.

The Timaru Marine Band have handed the amount of the collection at last Sunday night's concert, £24 lis 6d, over to the fund, of which, Mr A. AVilsoh and Miss Shirtcliffe are trustees, and who. will administer the fund; for the benefit of the unfortunate widow and family. Wo have received £1 for the fund, from the South School pupils per Mr J. A. Valentine. Mr J. B. Smith has also given £1 to the fund.

The Theatre Royal was crowded last night on the occasion of the one. night season of the Taylor-Carrington biograph picture entertainment. One good feature of the programme.was the absence of the often silly comic films with which many programmes arc swamped, and the change was a change for the better. One or two of the films had been exhibited before in Timaru, notably the oiie depicting scenes in the life of Mary' Stuart, but such a picture would well bear repetition. About the two best'in the first half of the programme were one illustrating the cheese industry in Switzerland' and the other a trip through -part of Africa, which, showed some very fine scenery: The series picturing, salmon fishing in Galway was first-class, and the whole performance of casting, hooking, playing and landing a fine fish was clearly shown. An original film was the one entitled "Christmas in many lands," depicting different methods of celebrating the season or- Noel. A trip from Nancy through the Vosges mountains was another very picturesque film, rind it met with a good reception. The dramatic films, other than those already mentioned, were "The Lion Queen's Self-Sacrificc," introducing some excellent studies of lious; " A Cruel Stepfather," "The Gambler's Doom." ""The "Wreckers,", and "Peasant Life in Ireland," all of which were good.

A. shipment of "Health" Brand of Hoots just opened by Souter's Boot Store. This well-known brand of boots, will be now only obtainable at Souter's store in Timaru. Mr Souter has been appointed a'gciit for Health Brand of Boot and Shoes for Timaru. The makers of this famous brand lias the patent rights for a celluloid " keep-shape block too." .AH our "Health " hoots for ladies and gentlemen, are made with celluloid keep-shape block toe. Souter's The Boot Store for the Million... Distinctiveness of style, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect freedom and comfort, is desired by every woman, and the P.O. corset has a world-wide reputation for imparting these great essential p«iuts to the wearer Science and skill have combined to reader P.D- corsets absolutely unrivalled for durability; they, will wear considerably longer than any other wake. ... Owing to an unusually large number of exchanges made recently in this'dis-r trict for new pianos, the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd : , is in a' position to offer-some splendid 'bargains 'in second-hand pianos and also two '■harmoniums, in firstrate condition. Prices from seven pounds upwards. The Dresden still leads in all qualities English and German instruments,. Broadwood, Collard, Lipp, Jloniseh, Bohni and the greatest of all "the Stein way." All the leading pianists of the world use pianos of which the Dresden has the sole control throughout the Dominion., A. Broadwood player piano just unpacked. Come and hear this wonderful musical instrument... For influenza, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d and 2s 6d... James' Vinegar Essence is undoubtedly one of the best preparations we have. One small bottle added'to one gallon of cold water makes absolutely pure vinegar of superior fla.vour. Price Is Gd from L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru...

Pure drugs and honest service aro essential ill the dispensing of your physicians prescriptions—you get both when you take your prescriptions to Baxter's Pharmacy...

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ,

O'Callaghan and Co.—Sell poultry, produce,.etc., to-day; clearing sale 11th inst.

C.F.C.A.—Temuka ram fair 13th inst., clearing sale 14th. N.M. and A. Co. —Temuka sale 13th, Point : 10th, farm 24th'. Guinness and LeCren—Sale Temuka Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday, horses, etc., Orari, 26th inst. Jonas, and Co.—lmportant notice of alteration of entrance; etc. Timaru Harbour Board—Tenders for supplies: W. W. Wade—All and best of hunting saddlery, etc. Carpenters wanted—Apply on job C.F.C.A. , Court' Southern Cross —Brethren to attend funeral. Sherwood's Entertainers —At Theatre Royal lotli inst.

Lost —Pendant, finder return to "Herald" office. J. P. Newman —Thanks aud other notice re C.F.C.A. fire. 1). Virtue —Election -'of Councillors, Mayor, and High School Board.' Farms for sale—Apply this office. Point Technical Association —Notice re 1909 session. •■ "

Mrs Cuming and Miss Connor —Dressmaking at Cave. St. Mary's Young Men's Society— Smoke concert ou Monday. Timaru- Main School —Reopens on Tuesday. T. -Kingston—Tickets for Dr. Barnardo's boys.

Theatre Eoyal—Dr. Barnardo's boys. Monday and 'Tuesday. Levels County Council ■ — Harbour Board election. Resumption of" business—Details by the C.F.C.A. F. J. West—Transfer of hotel property. . . Kernohan, McCahon and Co., Ltd. — Bargains daily given. Miss Cox—Dancing and physical exercise classes. A. W. .Body—Has house to Jet.

Mount Peel Ilbad Board —Notice re election. Ronald -Fisher —Notice to farmers. George Pearson —Details of newgoods. ■ ' ' ■., '." : Mrs Oxb,y—House for sale. C. Arter —Entries for road race. Point Town Board—-Tenders wanted for shingling. _ Church services—St. Mary's, Trinity, Chalmers, and Wesleyan. Funeral—Bv C. H". Barrie. .- Wanteds —Tnvo iiotieesi

In view of his leaving presently Mr Maling decided not to stand I'oi- the Mayoralty again, and Mr ¥. R. Flatman has accepted an invitation to stand.

Entries for the Point-Albifry road race must be iii by April 13th. They will be received at: Scott's Timaru cycle depot, by D. M. R'odgers, Teinuka, and by C. Ai'ter, Pleasant Point. Telegrams for transmission on Easter Monday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and after 7 p.m. must be presented at the Telegraph Office iip-stairs. The Gisborne "Herald" understands that the Government have decided to acquire for closer settlement an estate of 11,000 acres, 17 miles from Gisboriie. The New Zealand Utility Poultry Club's fifth egg-laying competition was commenced at Lincoln College on April 1. There are 228 pullets, engaged in the competition, and the entries represent all parts of the Dominion.

The Lyttelton Harbour Board will support the Timaru Harbour Board in its endeavour to place the matter, of exemption from payment of wharfage dues on Government goods and material on a fair footing.

The s.s. Storm, now in port, bears the marks of her recent collision with the s.s. Wakatu', when the plates on the Storm's- quarter were bodly damaged. These plates have been replaced, but the repairs are not properly completed yet, some woodwork having yet to be placed in position.

An examination of the damage done by last week's storm to Lyttelton harbour works shows that where the breakwater had been "smooth-faced" with large flat stones, the breakers had not disturbed the sea wall at all,, while the place where the smooth portion ended and the rough rubble commenced had been badly broken away. The /'New Zealand Times " is courageous enough to suggest that the cost of the Governorship should be reduced. It is estimated to be now something like £IO.OOO a year, what with salary £SOOO, "other charges," travelling allowance, free quarters, maintenance of residence, and guard of permanent artillery. The "Times" suggests that £SOOO might not be too much if the Governor paid all his own expenses. Mr Clark, a Christchurch builder, says that the federation of the trade had undoubtedly been of grejit service and it had been the means of, the trade being represented on the Timber Commission. Architects had for a long time considered it their prerogative to dictate terms, but the building trade by uniting had shown the profession that the builder was virtually the greater party. He was haopy to say that architects and builders were now working: hi complete harmony.

At the meeting of the Lyttellon Harbour Board oil Wednesday, Mr T. E. Taylor moved iv resolution that the members of the Board ought to be elected by the Parliamentary electors instead of being appointed by local bodies. Only two votes were given for the motion. The chairman, Mr Friedlander, said the motion would never have been. moved but for the canal scheme, and if the Board were made elective Christ-church' would have all its own way, the country districts would have no chance at all. A conference of delegates from Chambers'of Commerce meets.in Wellington next Tuesday. Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Masterton, Palmerston, Feijding, Hawera, Hastings, Wcstport, Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch Timaru Oamaru, Dunediu, and luvcrcargill will be'represented. The Timaru representatives appointed were Messrs Newman, Cray' and Fraser, but owing to the recent fire Mr Newman will he unable to go. The agenda paper contains fortysix items.