TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13891, 30 April 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

"One man in hi* time play* many parts." 31 r Craigip was charrmait »>k Miss Ada War*!'* meetins: kwt night, nnil Miss Ward thanks! him a* " »nr dear brother the Mayor " for prwdißs:. The following i" the Rer. Mr Bates" weather forecast —" Moderate to> »tr»BS •Mnivrlv with Is probable north «>t \,nv L'l vmouth and Napier, ant! northerly winds elsewhere. Weather m«M and changeable; indications tor rsiu barometer falling every where." r The funeral of Mrs Klizabeth Brown, relict of the late ..fob thrown. of Temuka. took place from AshtteM on Wednesday afternoon, ami »'» largely attended by friends from all parti •>< Canterbury. The pall bearers were Messrs Leary, Gillespie. Sheen, awn Gapper, employees i>f the late Mr Brown at the Beehive Stores; art.. Colonel iiayhurst, Mfssn J. Harrison and E. Brown were the chief mourners. The Rev. Mr Beckett officiates nfc the grave. We hear there is. likely to be a great many weddings next month, and »>• wish to a note of warning to those who intend to take a. leading part, in these ceremonies. There is. great danger of overlooking the cheapest and best shop from which to> furnish ywr new home, through it being a little off the main street. but it wilt be time :tml money well spent to call at Workman's. Barnard street, furniture store. ... The South Canterbury Woollen Company are getting into work the new machinery in the addition recently made to their factory, but the process is inevitably slow, because the change is to he made with as little interference as possible with the running of the mill. A new note is now andibl" in the neighbourhood of the factory, in. the "coitgh" of an 80 h.p. swtion-ga* ' ngine, a ponderous engine that was •set going on Wednesday, and runs very smoothly at its 1200 odd revolutions per minute. The gas is produced by the partial combustion of coke, in % plant that occupies no more room than th« mere stoke-hole of a Cornish boiler. A new wool-scouring machine of the most; up-to-date pattern has. just been fitted tip. and is now ready for work. A long range of weaving looms in the new factory building is being gradually prepared for use. It will take three or four months yet to get al' the additions and alterations completed. For influenza, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. fail*. 1* «*; g 3 fMi

Snow is already causing some trouble in the Mackenzie Country. Mr J. S. Rutherford, - who was in town yesterday, stated that oil his station (Mistake), as well as on other stations, there had been a deep fall of snow, and the result was that in many parts'they were unable to get at the sheep for mustering. The police would do well to take a stroll outWaimataitai way occasionally at night time. There are often disorderly scenes out there, and one night this week a resident got rather a shock when on going out of his house about li o'clock, he -found a man asleep (or pretending to be asleep) in one of the outhouses. A party of about seventy children of the Sisters of the Mission • School at Ashburton, accompanied by their teachers, and two or three of the clergy of the' district, paid a visit to Timaru yesterday, arriving by. the afternoon and returning by the evening " slows." They had afternoon tea at Budd's Arcade Cafe on arrival, and then went for a stroll about the town and the. bay. They had. not much time to spend here, but they were favoured with beautiful weather for their excursion.

Anniversary and harvest festival services will be held in Wesley Chlircli on Sunday. The Rev. J. W. Burton, of the Indian Mission, • Fiji, will be the preacher, and special music will be rendered by the choir. On Monday night Mr Burton will give an illustrated lecture in the School Hall on " "What I saw in India." The lecturer has just returned from a visit to that wonderful country and has secured a number of splendid slides. He has also,the reputation of being an able and interesting speaker. In the "Wesley Hall, Church street, last night, a capital concert was given, chiefly by pupils of the High School, the -end. in view being to raise a sum of'money with which to augment tha • school magazine fund; There was a large attendance, and the audience vas enthusiastic in its demonstrations of approval. The programme as originally set down contained a dozen items, but this number was nearly doubled as the result of encores. The concert opened with a piano solo by R. Wright, ( other items being the following:—Scene from "The Rivals," by Messrs John- ; son and Palmer; songs by Miss L. Gow j and Mr Johnson; violin solo, Mr , Rockel; musical sketch, Mr Palmer; breathing exercises, .etc., by the junior pupils; a duet by Messrs Johnson find ' Palmer; club swinging by Mr Jti. Donohue; another song by Miss Gow; a ; trio by Messrs Dalglisli, Johnson and i Palmer; and in conclusion the famous ; Pickwick trial scene was pourtrayed by i a number of-the senior pupils. During 1 the efening four handsome prizes were £ presented by the headmaster, Mr G. - A. Simmers—a silver salver and a sit- s ver cup to V. McKibbin, as the senior 1 champion of the school; the junior cup s to W. Thompson; and a brush with s silver shield to D. Sliaw as runner up 1 for the junior championship. Other ( prizes for swimming and athletics were r presented at the school yesterday after- s noon. As a result of the concert j •shout £ll was netted, and Mr Simmers s returned thanks to all who had as- j sisted -in bringing such a satis- s factory result. . r

The annual social and prize giving of the Timaru Rowing and Swimming Club were held in Budd's Arcade Cafe last evening. Mr George Watson, vicepresident of the Swimming Club presided over a gathering of between forty ■aiid fifty members and friends, and after- a few words of welcome, started the evening's programme with proposing the - loyal toast, usual on such occasions. Several members of the club added to the enjoyment of the evening by contributing vocal items in good style and a-lengthy, toast list was proposed _and responded to. The prizes were given out by the chairman, and as each recipient went forward to receive the reward of prowess, he was accorded a hearty round of applause.- ■■ >!*T3ie prize list was as follows: —Elementary pairs, H Le Sereur and J. Dunn. Maiden Pairs, T. Bowkett and T. Sutton. Trial Fours. J. Nicholls. K. Mayo S. Shfimpton . and O'Grady. _ Stroke Fours, J. Nicholls, T. Claugliton, D. Smith, W. Tait. Regata Fours, O. Strachev, G. Lewis, McCarthy, O'Kane* Presidents Fours—R. Mayo, J. Dunne, E. Quinn, F. Baker. Committee Fours, K. Mayo, W. Roberts H. Rollison, J. Keane. On. behalf of the club Mr Bradley, made a presentation to Mr Miilicliamp of a handsome ease of pipes: Mr Millichamp is goingto Asliburton to take up the occupation of nursery gardening. Many of those present expressed their sorrow m paiting from such an all-round good comrade as their departing fellow clubman had proved himself to be, to winch r marks Mr Millichamp feelingly responded. 'lbe- concluding portion .of the evenin"- was spent m conviviality .nd a verv successful gathering came to a close at a late hour. If you use Zymole Trokeys you will not -be bothered with irritation of the throat-, causing you to cough. Always carry them with you; they arc pleasant to take. c i 11 Hockey and golf players will find all requirements for these games at Mr *. Tasker's, Stafford street. Roth games are well catered for. 300 golf clubs from 7s upwards, 600 balls from is upwards, also caddic bags, ball cleaners, etc. Only the best makers good kept in stock. Hockey sticks, balls, slun guards, etc., in great variety, to suit all'players. ... Mr A. J. Stephens has a coupon advertisement in to-day's |/aper. Readers requiring a good up-to-date .suit can obtain one of Alfred J. Stephens' £2 17s 6d at less thai, cost price. He is giving this concession, in consideration of the numerous patronage bestowed upon him. Up to the present he has given every satisfaction to his customers, who speak in ecstacy of his work in turning out a good suit. He evident! v leads the way, and others follow, or try to_ do so. By cutting out the advertisement coupon you fan save 8s off your Bwit. We advise you to give him a trial. This concession is only for a limited period...

FREE SAMPLE OF OINTMENT

To demonstrate to all readers of the Tiniaru Ilerald the great purity of " Red Cross' ' Ointment, and its ability to heal quickly cuts, bruises, burns, chaps, chilblains, pimples, etc, the Proprietors will send on request to anyone a sample of the ointment —free. Send a postcard to-day, and you'll get a dainty little tin by return mail. You'll find the ointment useful, acceptable—the best you've ever tried. Address: Murdoch and Co., Agents, Dunedin... THE "DREADNOUGHT" QUESTION And New Zealand's offer is exciting great 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 storage accommodation and sample rooms, remove furniture, handle baggage. To traders, travellers, tourists, and the general public they offer a service guaranteed reliable, in every department... I've hunted timers in Bengal, And lions at Zambesi's fall,. The elephant and liiopo. too, The rhino, and the kangaroo: But though I am a hunter bold; I mi'st confess I funk a cold. So when I'm hunting, I make sure .A <m«ii"h risks by Woods' I'epperSa&VGiiii.U . : - . - !

Another attempt at fire raising is reported from Maori Hill, Mr J. Davidson, carrier, having' found ■ in a corner of his stable one morning recently a quantity of burnt paper which had evidently been set : 011 fire with the object of destroying the stable., but it fortunately burnt itself out without igniting the wood. Miss Ada Ward told "'The story of my life" in the Salvation Army I3arracks at Dunedin, on Tuesday night. The big hall was packed, the'heat, savs the "Star," was overpowering, and two women were overcome by it. The adjoining lines stated that the Mavor presided. It is to be hoped that "lie took as much interest in the fainting of the;two. women as in the story of the one, .because the former was a proof of neglect of duty in regard to the sanitary matter of ventilating a public 'building. The Christehurcli Hospital Board on "Wednesday discussed the appointment of a resident medical officer for tiro consumption sanatorium. Mr Horrell opposed : the idea of appointing _ a resident medical officer until it was seen that the home be a success. It was a weakness in the Public Health Act that they could not compel consumptive patients to go to the home, although the disease was infections and carried ofF thousands every year. Mr Payling had heard that any number of young men with special Knowledge of consumption could be obtained for the home at a .salary of £3OO a year, although he did not favour the grinding down of medical officers in regard to salaries. The matter was referred to the Sanatorium Committee.

The shooting season opens to-morrow morning, but not before G o'clock. The object in fixing the opening as from 6 a.m. is to prevent indiscriminate and useless shooting in the dark as very often in past seasons some shooting men have spoiled the sport for others in this way. So far as the shooting waters in South Canterbury are concerned, the 6 o'clock rule "is to be strictly observed, rangers having been put on to see that it is. For the Washdyke lagbon, Mr Smith has been appointed ranger, and any breach of [ the law will be reported by him. Paradise ducks are protected again this yeair, and next season no shooting at all is to be allowed. The prospects for big bags this season- arc not very bright, except on private waters where the birds have, been fed, and are more or less tame. Wellington possesses at least one citizen who is setting an example of civic, industry. The "New Zealand Times" says: The Rev. J. J. North fulfils so many functions in the community that his loss through overwork would be severely felt. For not only is Mr North a preacher of the gospel, a counseller to the poor and afflicted, and a kind-hearted clergyman who' in liis spare time dispenses alms and offers spiritual aid to the sick and needy; he is .in his own person at once the Council of Churches, a politician, a no-license league, an anti-gambling association, and early billiard saloon closing: association, a newspaper controversialist, and last but not least,-a sort bf parochial Lord Chamberlain who censors everything and everybody in. the most fearless, truculent, and highly Entertaining manner.

A theatre crowded in ercry part was the "most gratifying sight ■'■ which met the eye of the, management of West's Pictures when the curtain rose (or per-, haps fell would be more correct) last night for the second entertainment by this, popular combination. That tlicro should be a big house was no matter for surprise after the excellent bill of fare which was provided the first night; indeed, surprise might reasonably have been expressed had there not been a rush for seats last night. To have the world brought to one's feet as it were through tlifc varied and well L-hown pictures which "West's invariably bri;ig round, is a matter of genuine piensu and to those who have neither the ti .i.» nor the inclination to travel, it eomos as an easy and inexpensive means of" gaining knowledge, about a host of places and things. The light was aguin good last night, and the pictures wre all well put on, thanks to the skilful operator of the machine, Mr J. Kill'.:. The programme was quite different from' that of the opening night, wi'c!i the exception that the 'famous Red Hand was shown again. To particularise the pictures would be a. mer" waste of time, and paper; they should lie seen to be properly appreciated, an.l it is fortunate that the company v ilisliow jiere for another two nights. A word of praise is due to the orehestr;., the music supplied by the nine instrumentalists being itself worth the prico of admission to. the entertainment. Distinctiveness of Btvle, gracefulness and attractiveness of figure, combined with perfect freedom and comfort, .is desired by every woriian, 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 wake. ... 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 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, Broa'dwood, Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Bohm and .the greatest of all "the Stei'nway." All the leading pianists of the woFld use pianos of which the Dresden has the sole control throughout the Dominion. A . new Broadwood player piano just unpacked. Come and hear this, wonderful musical instrument...

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 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 exhilarate'], the microbe-bearing mucus is cut out, the cause of that tickling removed, and the inflamed membranes are. healed and soothed, so that there is no inclination to cough. It always ecj.es. Foi sale everywhere... James' Vinegar Essence is undoubtedly one of the best preparations we have. One small bottle added to one gallon of cold water mak~3 absolutely pure vinegar of superior flavour. Price Is 6d from L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru...

Have you tried Souter's half guinea men's light nailed shooters. You may be able to buy a cheaper boot elsewhere, but you will not get' as good value. Wo sold over 700 pairs of this 10s 6d shooter the past year. We believe that this year wo will sell over 1000 pairs. Each pair we sell, sells another pair to a new customer. Try Souter's Busy Boot Store for your next pair of boots... Mrs Webber, Sharp-street, Geelqng, Vic., writes:' " Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a wonderful liniment for cuts and bruises or rheumatism. /■ Every • member of >ny family'lias used it some time or other and have' always obtained relief after a few „ applications., One thing I have always noticed is_ that when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is used for a cut or burn, there is never any cv-*r'lnffc on the flesh," For sale everylasers;

M. J. Muir, Temuka, and H. .F. . Blowes, Timaru, are applicants for [• New Zealaiid patents, ti'ii^'former 10r i a socket for earthenware pipes, the latter for a maeliine-eliock. The Rev. W. W. Brown, of Stirling, - received an lihaiiimotts call to Chalniers - (Jliurch, Timan;. His congregation at Stirling, however, unanimously desire : him to stay, and at a meeting a few ■ evenings ago the matter was discussed. , Mr Brown stated that lie would cons' sider the position. I Replying to an address on behalf of : Auckland employers, against prefer-' ■ ence to unionists, Mr Justice Sim said i the workers outside the union have hp : standing at. all under : the Act. and the only way the workers can come before t;ho Arbitration Court is through a union. The Court lias granted preference since Mr Justice Williams's time, "and for the employers to come at this late hour, and talk about it seems to me positively silly." Mr William Grant, of Ellougliton Gransre, sustained a rather heavy loss recently through a dog getting among some of his valuable stud sheep at Marchwiel, and killing 15 of them. It was ascertained that the owner of the dog is a resident of Waimataita}, and be has had to pay rather dearly for the wolfish proptensities of his dog, which he has since shot. The case should act as a warning to other people who are in the habit, of allowing their dogs to- wander about at their own. sweet will;

-At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Messrs W. H. Williams and W. featterthwaite, J's. P., Joseph Higgins, a man who lias been convicted for drunkenness twice , within a period of six months, pleaded guilty to being drunk and using obscene language on the 28th inst., and was convicted on both charges, being fined £1 or seven daysimprisonment on the charge of using obscene language, James Tyier appeared on the same charges and met witli the same penalty. A first offender was fined 5s or 24 hours' for drunkenness. Re the limitation of Paradise ducks to a bag of six, the Hon. D. Buddo has replied to the Southland Sportsmen 's Association: "It nnfst be under- | stood that Paradise ducks should not represent the whole bag for the shooting season, and the limit of six to each sportsman is fixed so that the mere slaughter of these ducks for the purpose of co lid ting numbers may be prevented. If a party of four go out twenty-four Paradise ducks represent the bag. It is hoped that this bird, now somewhat rare in other parts -t)f the Dominion, will not be too greatly reduced in numbers on the low country.!' Stop and think for a moment. Many people are all run down, tired out anil hardly able to drag about—don't know .what ails them. Stearns' "Wine of Cod Liver Extract,, the great tissue builder, is the answer. 6 Marmola and Liquid Barkola compound, the two much advertised preparations are' obtainable from J. Baxter, Chemist, Timaru... From Rangitata to Waikouaiti, and as far back as Mount Cook, you will find Souter's bladder-lined- waterproof boots for men, the only English boot tliat is guaranteed as absolutely waterproof; Souter's Boot Store are sole agehfc for • South Canterbury. Oiir winter stock of these boots are fast selling out, and those who have been recommended .by wearers of these boots, to try them, should lose' no tiiiie in purchasing a pair, while able to do so. Souter's Boot Store, where the prince of boots is stocked... The South End supporters of the boot repairing business, lately carried oil by Mr Muir, Alexandra Square (op posito monument) will be pleased to know that the shop , will bo reopened on Saturday, 17tli April;'iwhen the man in charge will be pleased to receive the patronage hitherto accorded. to the above. Your work will be done in firstclass style, and no waiting, prices right for cash...

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C.F.C.A. —Pleasant Point sale on Monday. O'Callaglian and Co. —Sell poultry, produce, furniture, etc., to-morrow*. McGruer, Da vies and Co. —Dainty flannelette blousings. Lost —Fur necklet, reward at this office. H. H. Webb—Farms and town properties for sale, houses to let. W. Workman—For all classes of furniture. r l\ and J. Thomson—Details of men's suitings. AVest's pictures —Change of programme, matinee to-morrow. G. G. Bridges—Land Transfer Act notice. S.C. Education Board —Division into wards. ' Mount Peel Road Board —Election May utli. Wesloyan Church —Services for Sunday next. . E. Vague —Hams astray, notice to owner. Tripp and Itolleston —Tenders lease farm. S.C. Chamber of Commerce —Annual meeting to-day. Manager, Hadlow—Warning to tres-

passers. Claremont —Grand social 011 1 tli Mav. A. Leigliton—Wants ploughmen and other hands. J. O'Rourke Men's and boys caps. Albtirv Hall—Tenders for painting and repairs. ' . Grain manures and seeds —Notice by N.M. and A. Co. AVanteds—Five notices.