TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13888, 27 April 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Nanicr Employers.' Association passed i> resolution " that all employers should strongly resist the inclusion of preference clauses in future awards."

The Foilding Uorough Council, as the. result of a public meeting met the officers of the Valuation Department and asked for an all-ronnd pro rata reduction of their assessment. The officers refused to recommend .this course, and the Council passed a motion to take stens to object to the whole valuation before the Assessment Court. The last chance for paying the lines inflicted over two years ago on the strikers at Smithlicld and Pareora freezing works, bavin" been Riven, au order of the Court has now been issued for the collection of the fines by stopping them from waees due. and the money owing will all be collected in one sum, on next pay day. j The sailing vessel reported by a telegram yesterday to be ashore nil! I,pvin, was the barq.ie AVrnthersneld, which had been ashore off the samo coast, at Otaki, 2» years before. She. was got on' then, and had done soma good service since, but was now on her way to Suva to be used as a hulk. Sim is Glasgow built and about 40 years. She was towed off the Levin beach Sunday.

The owner is required for a small bag containing purse and money found oh the post office counter. In futherance of the retrenchment scheme the Government have deeded to-'retire'two additional Judges ot the Native Land Court. ' Nominations for the North Otagn Tnckev Club's winter meting close on ThTrlav next at 9 p.m. with the secretary, Mr G. M. Procter, Oamaru. ' The St Andrews Defence Rifle Club held the final competition lor the sealon « i Saturday afternoon. 'lhe prizes which were donated by Messrs F Burns and McNah, were won In Earns and D. Callaghan. . The fireball in North street, at the intersection of that thoroughfare and Grefroad, need* the attention ot the responsible authorities One ot the Ss on the bell has broken off short nt the hell, niid it would be a matte of difficulty for an alarm to be given with much effect in its present con d, °Vhen the s.s. Hawea was wrecked at Grevmouth hi uctober last- she had 700.000 feet of timber on board shipped at Grevmouth by AUekes audU A-ast week the Union Company sued the *mp Arr Strin-er, for defendants argued thvt the freight was not payable " V i nfter deliverv of the timber, but lorn oT contract in the bill* T"din«? itr Justice Cooper held that no freight was payable m, any case., and gave judgment tor plaintiff*. - The Ashburton " Guardian " says that farmers in the Longbeach district have been subjected to a great deal ot inconveniences this season in regard Jo threshin" operations. Tins has been hrou"hT abdut by the fact of the men o„ the threshing milk having for some reason become dissatisfied ami dec miuE on at least several of the mills for more than a few days at a time. In several instances tainjeis have, had to assist to staff the nulls by putting on their regular - employees. One cluse of the dissatisfaction .is the fact that the growth of straw in the iwampv lands this season has been so rank that "under the contract system men cannot make wages m with the arduous character or tic work Some of'the machines in the Loriw'beach district have had as many Shirty men already this season the average time of engagement being less than a week per man.

V female patient in the Wellington hospital developed delirium tremens, St her bed and apparently jumped out .'f-'a window at any rate hurt herseh . ir./some Avav and-cUed a fe,v hours latei Tins ease-drew attention to the tact that the hospital has no proper provision for delirium tremens which are roif-a-raritv-vith the sivs the "Evening Post," sufferers show s£ns of violence, a constable is tisuallv present to keep an eye on them * A padded cell is available, but onhT'one person at a time can be accommodated there. Not seldom it happens that a delirium tremens into the general medical ward, and the n-vtient mav be quietly disposed, so S the presence of a co.gtab£ may not be deemed necessary Houcvei, a 'He mav "develop," and consequent!}, Xn- burden is thrown on the nurse who has to do the nightly vigil tor the whole ward. Other patients, too, are Lriously disturbed by the one , an ties and " language OV compUint of this sort was recenth made o> patient in the- Timaru hospital . Delegates from various a:. r> jng oistrfcts fn North O ago met t < on Saturdav for. the purpose of chsUis sin- the proposed dairy regulations. The meeting'passed a reso ution condemning them, root and brand., a..k -, that they be withdrawn, and that V n "lieu of them, a 'simple code o"ovid n- for • milking be.ng . done -fnd Ihe milk conveyed to fabrics under clean. -and healthy conditions oe adopted. The delegates did not discuss Ihe regulations, but spent the heater part of the time-in discussing the Railway Department's breaches ofthe regulations. It was stated that cream has been carried in vans in Xch were "poultry in crates pigs an <l evil smelling preen hides. and that --cream was put into a van that contained all sorts of things, such a. $e sheep, live pigs fowls, , turkevs. sheepskins, and hides. Another resolution was therefore ™™d.'•That as this meeting is awaie that milk, cream, and other produce fire treo e-ntlv carried by the -railways under Editions calculated to cause contamiu" lion the -Minister of Hallways be ur'ed to direct that such prov.sion be mad" as will ensure clean conveyance for all dairy produce." James' Vinegar Essence is undoubtedly one of the best preparations we have. One small bottle added to one allon of cold water makes absolutely pure vinegar of superior Pnce Is fid from L. B. James, Chemist, Ii-Bladder-lined waterproof hoots for m«i; price 30s. Procurable at Sentry Boot Store. Sole agent for Ti-

"Mrs'Vebber, Sharp-street, Geelong, Vic writes: " Chamberlain's Pam Balm is a wonderful liniment or cuts -ind bruises or rheumatism k ver ? of *nv family has used it some S or other-and have always obtained relief after a few, applications. One thin" I have always noticed is that Sen Chamberlain's Rain Balm is used for a Vnt or bum. there is never any Sir left on the flesh." For sale everyMr A -T Stephens has a coupon advertisement in to-day's ~aper. Read.-rs rrquirin- a geod up-to-date suit can ..Main one «F Alfred J Stephens' ii 17s 6d at less than cost price. lift is njvin.' this concession in consideration of the numerous patronage bestowed unon him. Up to the present he has o-iven everv satisfaction to Ins customers, who speak in ecstacy of his work in turning out- a good suit. He ey - dentlv leads the way, and others tol- {!£ ortrv to do so. By cutting out -the'advertisement coupon yon can save Ss off voitr awit. We advise you to give him a trial. This concession is ntilv for a limited period... FREE SAMPLE OF OINTMENT. To demonstrate to all readers of the Timaru Herald the great purity of "Red Cross' ' Ointment, and its ability to heal quickly cuts, bruises, burns, chaps,-chilblains, pimples, ete, the Proprietors will send on request to anyone a sample of the ointment—free. Send a. postcard to-day, and you'll get a daintv little tin by return mail. You'll find the ointment useful, acceptable — the best vou've ever tried. Address: Murdoch and Co., Agents, Dunedin...

THE -DREADNOUGHT'' QUESTION

And New Zealand's offer is exciting «ro.\t interest. Still, another matter of importance to the public of the Dominion is that the New Zealand Express Co Ltd - undertake to forward -goods and parcels' to any part of the globe, to pass entries for traders, provide storW accommodation and sample rooms, remove furniture,- handle, baggage. Jo traders travellers, tourists, and the "eneral public they offer a service guaranteed reliable in every department...

I've bunted tigers in Benenl, And lions at Zambesi's fall, The eleohant and hippo, too, The rhino, and the kangaroo: Tint though I am a hnnter bold. T mi'=t comers T funk a cold. So when T'm himtine-. I niake qifp Afii'nst such risks by Woods' Peppermint Cure...

A meeting to discuss the question of building a public hall will be held in the Makikilii schoolroom on Thursday next.

A cabman who interviewed the Borough Council last night, said that the Council had extended the borough, but it had forgotten to extend the cab fares to cover the greater distance. Owing to Mr Day, S.M., having to sit at Rakaia on Thursday next, applications for old age pensions in Timaru will be dealt with on Wednesday at 12.30, instead of on Thursday, as originally arranged. A resident of Cave enquires what lias become of the contract for the erection of a bridge over the Tengawai there. He; understood that the contract was to be completed by the end of tb's pin' l ' and there is not a stick of material delivered yet.

The snowfall on the ranges north of Ashburton has been considerably heavier than in the back country here, judging by their appearance from the train, for a white mantle !of snow covers the mountains right down to the foothills, which are also snow-coated in several-places.

At the ' meeting of the Borough Council last night, the Mayor, in replying to the criticism offered by one of the candidates for municipal ; honours said that if butchers meat was dear in Timaru it was not owing to the abattoir charges, as these only worked out at i of a pennv per lb., and the butchers could not kill and dress the stock under the old system at cost less than this. The Timaru' Literary and Debating Society had one of the best meetings of the session last night, when the suojeet of debate was, " Whether Sir Joseph Ward was justified in promising a' Dreadnought to the British Government." Mr J. Emslie presided over a gathering that must have numbered nearly 200 interested listeners, who showed their appreciation of the excellent, speeches by loud and frequent appplause. Messrs J. M. Dunn and W. Black upheld the case for the affimative, whilst Messrs J. M. Bunt and W. Anderson acted, in the same manner tor the negative side of the proposition. After two and a half- hours of very interesting controversy. during which time a large number of members spoke, the question was put to the. meeting, and the negative gained the verdict by 84 votes to 25.

At the conclusion of the ordinary business, of the Borough Council last night, members of the Council sprang a surprise upon the Mayor, when they made him the subject of a presentation in recognition of the good feeling that had always existed between Mr Craigie and his Council during the seven years he had .filled the Mayoral chair. The present took the form of a large group photo of members of the Council, with, the Mayor as the central figure, the photo being very handsomely framed. Senior Councillor' Hawkey, was deputed to make the presentation, and in doing so he asked the Mayor to accept the present as a mark of esteem and of the good feeling existing between himself iMid his fellow Councillors. On behalf of the Council he desired to convey the appreciation of Councillors to the Mayor for his unfailing courtesy, and to "express their admiration for the energy and srreat administrative ability he had displaved in connection with Council matters. They hoped he would be long spared to give his valuable services to the town and to the Dominion, and that in the hurly-burly of public He he would be able to spare a minute oceasicnallv to scan the picture, and Hve a kindlv thought to those who had been associated with him in the progress of the town. (Applau.se.) Mr Craigie made appropriate acknowledgment of the handsome present, thankinn- Councillors very heartily, and savin" that thev could hive given him no present that he would have valued more. In conclusion, he said that the ratepavers would be wise if they returned to office all the old members ot the-Council as tlicy had worked well for the town, and bad given un<midgin<rly a lot of vMuab £ time in the public interest. He felt that the ratepayers appreciated these services, and that thev would j show their appreciation at the poll on Wednesday.

Fa=t-"TOwing children are delicate because their vitality is low. Stearn.s AVitie of Cod Liver Extract produces sound, flesh, muscle, tissue and pure rich red blood in their veins. ' Children liek to take it. " *

Hockey and golf players will find all requirements for these. games at Mr i). Tasker'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 variety, to suit all players. ... ' ' Farmers nailed boots for winter wear, light, medium and . heavy.. Wholebacks, watertight bluchers, all made to resist water. Souter's,. the farmers boot suppliers.' We specialize in farmers "working boots.' We have built 1 up a Targe trade, through selling working boots that will wear and resist water. If you are riot a. customer of Souter's hoot store, and are unable to get good farm hoots, try us for your next pair. We.will he -atisfie'd with a trial. Souter's "Reliable Boot Shop, Stafford St., Timarn...

The Soutli End supporters of the boot repairing business' lately carried on by Mr Muir, Alexandra Square (opposite monument) will he pleased to know that the shop will ho reopened on Saturday. 17th April, when the man in charge will he pleased to receive the patronage hitherto accorded .to the above. Your work will be done in firstclass stvle,' and no waiting, prices right for cash...

Distinctiveness of style, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect freedom and comfort, ip desired by every woman, and the l'.D. corset has a world-wide reputation for imparting these great essential points to the wearer 'Science and skill have enmhined to render P.D. crsets absolutely unrivalled for durability; they will wear considerably longer than any other make. ...

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

Owing to an unusually large number of exchanges made recently in this district for new piiinos, 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 Herman instruments, Broiidwoor], Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Rohm and Ibe greatest, of all " the Sr.cinway." All the leadiiur pianists of the world use pianos of which the Dresden h:is I lie sole control throughout the Dominion. A new Broad wood player piano just unpacked Come and hear this wonderful musical instrument...

Chamberlain's Cough P.emedy is Nature's most natural; remedy, improved by science to a pleasant, permanent, positive cure for coughs, colds, and all inflamed surfaces of the lungs and bronchial tubes. The sore, weary, cough-worn lungs are exhilarated, the microbe-hearing mucus is cut out, the cause of that tickling removed, and the inflamed membranes are healed and soothed, so that Ihere is no inelina-t;-Ti to eo)i"h. Tt always cures. Foi Bale everywhere...

The meeting of the Borough held last night was the last meeting of the present Council, and at its conclusion the Mayor entertained 1 Councillors at supper, when half an hour was spent in a pleasant social way. The National Mortgage will hold a clearing sale of Mr George Williams' stock and plant at St.; Andrews to-mor-row. Particulars have been advertised, and as the owner is leaving the district every line offered is for absolute sale.

The following is the Rev. Mr Bates' weather forecast for to-day:—"Mode-rate to strong south-east winds are probable north of New Plymouth and Napier, and increasing northerly winds elsewhere. Barometer fall slowly north of New Plymouth and Napier, and more rapidly elsewhere after 12 hours. Fine weather is probable generally."

| The Geraldine Rifles held a- Church I Parade on Sundav morning at ' St. Mary's Anglicaa Church, about 28 rank and.file being nresenfc" "The vicar, Rev. Staples Hamilton, B:A,, preached an appropriate sermon,.from the text "The good shepherd giveth his-life for the sheen." This, he pointed out. recognised and enforced the dutv of defence. If we were living in ah ideal state there would be no reason to guard against burglars and other criminals. As fch.mes are, however, no one would ndT>r.itc tb'n rlishandmenfc of the police force, and the ouestion of _ national defence was analogous to this.. A pleasant gathering.'presided • over by Mr C. H. Besley, took place in the Library Hall, St. Andrews. on*Snturday evening, when Mr Geo. - Williams was made the recipient of "a handsome travelling rug and a silvermounted pipe. Mr Williams is leaving the district after a residence of 25 years, and intends to proceed to the North Island, having purchased a farm in the Gisborne district. Mr Arthur Dix, who made the presentation, stated that Mr Williams would be greatly missed, especially in musical circles, as lie, had ! always been foremost in assisting at entertainments in aid of local institutions. Others present testified to"the many good qualities of Mr Williams, and' after a. couple of hours oleasantlv fpent, the gathering was brought to an end by all joining hands and singing "Aulcl Lang Sync."

Zymole Trokeys are just the thing for hoarseness. They clear the throat and soothe the irritated membrane. . Absolutely harmless. ' '-'

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness and -LcCren- Stndholmo sale on Friday. - Dalgety and. Co. —Waihao sale tomorrow, Studholme Friday: C.F.C.A. —Sale at Waihao to-mor-row, Studholme Friday. Notices to ratepayers—By candidates for Borough Council. E. Bell and Anna J. McLean —Wam.ings to trespassers. J. Kelland, iunr. —Poison- laid for dogs. A; "\V. Willis—Notice of American dental. , Mrs Blair —Wants good general. Junior for grain—Apply to C.F.C.A. Mrs Gillies —Wants cook-general. Mark Higgins—Prices of cycle lamps. . James Koane, •; senr.—Tenders for feeding' off. .'- ; J. growing experiments. - •. ' ■

A.' S. El worth y—Wants teams for work.

St Mary's Y.M. Society—Lecture May 4th.' " , ' N.Z. Trade Exchange—Businesses for clients. -,„ N.O. Jockey Club—Nominations 2!Hh inst. v R. L. Fisher—Client for dairy farm. - Found—Bag of meal, apply this office. ' . „ Manning and , Co.—Price list of groceries. ~'. . Patillo—M-arkwl features of beauty in photos. .."" ' ■ ... ~ „ Mak'ik'ihi —Public hall meeting 20th inst. - '. '•' Lost —Crest brooch, reward. J. G. Cowan—Prices of. driving gloves. Priest and Iloldgate—All sporting reonisites at popular prices. Rnndrup Bros. —Are clearing secondhand bicycles. Adams and Co.—Prices of costumes rondo to measure. Funerals—Bv AV. J. Lister (2). Wanteds—Five notices.