TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13900, 11 May 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

A practice of the Rawhiti Hockey Club will be held on the Maori Reserve at 3 p.m. to-day, and. all members are requested to attend. A gazetted list of private hospitals in the Dominion on 30th April makes the number just 100. There arc eleven in South Canterbury, and same number in Christehurch. A "Gazette" of the 6th hist, contains amended regulations relating to the examination of extra-first-class, first-class and second-class engineers and engine-drivers, winding and hydraulic engineers, locomotive and traction engine-drivers. The examinations are to be held in February, May, August and November, and Timaru is one of eleven examination centres. At a meeting of the "Winchester Library Committee on Saturday evening there were present:—Messrs A. \V. Ensor (chairman), H. Opie, J. Doolan, J. Opie and Jas. Paterson. Tho chairman reported that twenty books had been got from Hutton and Co., and the account was passed for payment. It was decided that at the end of the present policy, the insurance should be increased to £l5O on building and books. The chairman was authorised to purchase a set of draught-si

The Deputy Registrar-General estimated the population of New Zealand on 31st March at 1,028,384. A concert in aid of the liaT? fund is to be held in St. Andrews Hall on Friday evening, with a danco to follow. A doctor was sent for on Saturday night to attend a man.on Parsonage Road, Waimate. The man had been knocked about in some way, but he declined to give a ny information as to how his injuries—which were not of a serious nature —were received. The weather continues dull and mild at Fairlie. At times the clouds gather up in a threatening manner, but the rain holds off remarkably well. It is hoped that the weather will eventually clear up, as rain is not required now, rnd farmers wish to push on with their autumn sowing. Mr W. J. Halstead instructor in wool-classing for the Fairlie Technical Association, met a number of intending students on Thursday evening last, and made- final arrangements about commencing the class on Friday nest. The class meets at the school at 3 p.m. Alorady eleven pupils have enrolled, and it is"hoped that more will soon join. \ large number of lambs are now being trucked to the freezing works from Fairlie. It is a difficult matter to get trucks enough to convey all the stock coming forward. Several special trains were required last week to take "fats" down to the works and the ordinarv trains were also well loaded. 1„ the earlier part of the se as on lambs did not fatten too well, but lately the> have come into condition m good style. Those whose duty it is to pick lambs for export have had a busy time durin,? the past few weeks. At the Waimate Police Court yesterday, before Messrs Manchester and &m----i„;i T P'«s Joseph Collins was charg4"eft^ P two blankets, toilet cover! a towel and a hair brush and 2 from the Waimate Hotel. The towel and blanket were recovered, the reTt were lost. The accused was under the influence of drink, and was arrested by Constable Baird on Sunday afternoon He pleaded guilty and was fined £3 and ordered to pay the value of tiie missing articles. £1 3s. A man arrested on a warrant at Waimate bv Constable McClinchy on a charge of wife desertion, will be brought before the Court to-day-Notice is given of two public demonstrations in connection with the i<Sa Technical School, and the names of the demonstrators are a sufficient guarantee of a profitable two horn* for those who elect to attend. Both Miss Smith and Miss Rennie have the entire confidence of the managers and the. public generally, and it is to be hoped thev will be encouraged in their work by "a large attendance, which is usual on these occasions. Miss Smith will demonstrate on Wednesday at / p.m. on . scientific dressmaking and illustrations in detail will be made by aid of the blackboard. All her pupils will be admitted free. Miss Rennie will give her demonstration on Thursday evening and will take "as her subject the art or pastrv-making, which in her hands should be an interesting subject. Ino pnnils of her afternoon class will be admitted free. Non-pupils in both cases will be charged the modest sum of 6d for admission. An ordinary fortnightly meeting of the brethren "of the Gladston Lodge, No. 38, 1.0.0. F., Fairlie, was held in the lodgcroom on Saturday evening, Bro H. T. Loomes, V.G., presiding over a good attendance. The sick report was a slight one, and no payments on account of sickness were required. An appeal for assistance in a deserving case was received from Star of Auckland Lodge, and the sum of £2 2s was voted out of the Benevolent Fund. One member was elected. An initiation will be held at the next meeting on 22nd inst. The trophy offered for the brother introducing "most new members during the Tear was presented to Bro. R. O'Brien." The recipient was heart*»lv applauded, and suitably acknowledged the gift. He stated that he would give a similar troohy for the same purpose during the current twelve months. Among the correspondence was the registrar's valuation report for the qninouennial period ended "December 31st. 1907. In his review of tb~ qninoii"nn>nrn the resrMrar sp"':— "The membership increased from 38 to 77 whilst iho average age decreased from 33.00 to 30.65 vears. The sickness experienced was 242 weeks, costing £233. whilst the amount expected by the tables emploved in* the valuation was 255 weeks, costing £2Ol. The experience was therefore unfavourable to the extent of £32. In the previous mnnnncnnii"" >t "'as favourable to i l '" extent of £3B. There was one death at against two expected bv the tables. The "rate credited to the s'i'-k ?"d funeral fund was 5.12 per cent. The v-1-tmtion stated that the surplus in the sick fnnd amounts to £96 as ana inst a deficiencv of £27 at the previous rain-

ntion. The investments are now returning good interest." Members considered the report to he satisfactory. The recipts totalled £lO 13s Sd and accounts amounting to £3 3s were passed fr>- Tb~ Tooting to-minat-ed at 10 p.m. and light refreshments were then hand°d round. When in need of n throat relief sot Zvmole Trokeys. They arc the most imnroved Form of mcdicotion for an irritated throat or a tight cough. * trial will convince you. 12 Why not use Chamberlain's Pain Balm when you have rheumatism ? We feci sure that the result will be prompt and satisfactory. One application relieves the and many have been permanently cured by its use. Pain Balm is a liniment and is applied externally to the effected parts. For sole everywhere... ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN. Children seem born to experience mishaps in the shape of cuts, bruises, burns, etc. When such accidents happen, the best method to adopt is to wash the wound and bind it with linen freely smeared with " Red Cross " ointment. This relieves the pain and cures the wound speedily. "Red Cross" Ointment is absolutely pure, and adapted for the most delicate skin. Grocers and chemists. ... 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... \ DREAD DISESASE AND ITS REMEDY. Rheumatic pains are caused by the presence in the blood of an excess of uric acid, lactic acid, and other foreign substances. This accumulation of acid poison must be neutralised and driven out before a cure can be affected. It is useless taking a pill or liniment that will merely deaden the pain, the poison needs to be expelled. RHEUMO is the one sovereign remedy which will speedily and effectually curse Rheumatism, Gont, Sciatica, Lumbago, and other kindred ailments: It is the triumphant result of years of scientific experiment. It has cured thousands, and will cure you. Put it to the test. Give it a fair trial. All chemists and stores sell it. 2s 6d. and 4s Gd a bottle.. . -

Messrs Morton and Pearson's second sale of meat by auction will be held today. Miss Jean Howieson. who is to give a lecture on Robert Burns, in the Assembly rooms, to-morrow evening, was a class mate of President Taft. The first express from the north was delayed for nearly a quarter of an hour at Rakaia owing to a heated bearing. The time was just about made up between Rakaia and Timaru, the train being only one minute late. The publishers of Stone's Directory, of which a copy lias been kindly forwarded to this office, are to be congratulated on the completeness with which they have performed a task, of considerable magnitude. The book is replete with information of a kind likely to be very valuable to business men of all kinds, and it should find a place on every desk. Those who appreciate good music, artistically rendered, will be pleased to hear that Miss Lloyd Ha»ell proposes to give an afternoon concert in the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday week, the J9th inst. An excellent and varied programme has been arranged; Mesdames A. S. and P. Elworthy will contribute a duet on the violin and piano, and Mrs N. K. Cox has promised to act as accompanist.

The following is the Rev. D. C. Bates' general weather forecast: — "High westerly winds are probable north of Kawhia and East Cape and south-easterly elsewhere. Heavy rain is probable on the east coast of the South Island and changeable and showery weather elsewhere. Though still somewhat uncertain in the southern districts, there are. indications for a steady rise in the barometer in all parts after about 12 hours." Mr W. H. Williams, one of the two unsuccessful candidates for the Geraldine seat at the late election, is to be the subject of a presentation shortly as a recognition of his services to the Crown tenants and the general public, while in the position of Crown lands ranger and land officer at Timaru, for the district of South Canterbury, from July, 1896, to July, 1908. A fair sum has already been subscribed, and it is understood that subscriptions are coming to hand freely. The promoters desire to have all the money in not later than May 21st. At the Magistrate's Court, vesterdav, before Mr V. G. Day. S.M., Patrick Carr, who was charged with drunkenness and obscene language, pleaded guilty to the first accusation, but said he did not remember using any had language. . The Magistrate fined accused 10s or 48 hours on the charge of insobriety, and £3 or a month on the charge of using obscene language. Mary Donaldson, who did not appear, was fined 5s and 7s costs for riding without a light, and a similar penalty for riding on the footpath. Norah Kelleher for riding without a light was convicted and ordered to pay the costs, 7s. An elderly resident was committed to the Sunnyside Mental Hospital. The annual meeting of the St. Andrews Saleyards Company was held in the library room, St. Andrews, last Friday, Mr Thos. Galletly, chairman of directors, presiding. The statement of accounts showed that the past year had been most successful, the credit balant-e. after the payment of all accounts, being £36 9s 4d. " It was decided to expend £2O of this sum in payment of a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent., leaving £l6 9s 4d to be carried forward to the new year. The election for the vacancies on the directorate resulted in the reappointment of Messrs W. Kennedy and Geo. Lyall. Asked after the meeting of the Borough Council last night what would be the result of carrying into effect the proposals by Councillor Sinclair that the profits of £6OOO a year should be applied to giving an improved water supply instead of paying it into the general account as at present, the Mayor said it would mean an increase of Is 4d in the £ in the rates for the three years over which the proposed loan of £lB,000 wonld extend. This would bring the rates up to 4s 8d in the £. At present all the profits from the water were paid into the general account and kept down the rates to the extent stated.

At the sitting of the Assessment Court in Timaru yesterday the contested valuations wefe all upheld, and those in which compromises were effected without the intervention the Court only represented a very small amount in the aggregate. In making the new valuations Mr Stowell took into account the high price of money, and judging by the small number of objections his valuations met with general approval. The valuations amounted in round figures to £400,000 and of this large sum only about £IOOO was sought in reductions. At the conclusion of the sitting of the Court, Mr V. G. Day, S.M., complimented the senior valuer upon his work and said that if the Department had such capable valuers in every district there would be very little trouble. Mr Frank Stowell appears also to have given satisfaction in the valuations made by him as he had no objections to answer in Court yesterday.

That child is too thin! Is her school work too hard? No; she needs new vitalitv. Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract gives children a healthy appetite, tind builds up their bodies. 1-1 Pure drugs and honest service are essential in the dispensing of your physicians prescriptions —you get both when vou take your prescriptions to Baxter'a 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 Dresdea still leads in all qualities English and German instruments, Broadwood, Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Bohm and the greatest of all "the Steinway." All the leading pianists of the world 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... Have vou tried Souter's half guinea men's light nailed shooters. You may bo able to buy a cheaper boot elsewhere, but yon will not get as good value. We sold over 700 pairs of this 10s 6d shooter the past year. Wc 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... Do not try to endure that nerveracking cough. Zymolc Trokeys will stop it and remove the. irritation. They dispel hoarseness and strengthen the throat. 7 RHEUMATISM. ITS CAUSE AND CURE. Rheumatism is a most painful disease. Many are bent and physically disabled by tlie torture it inflicts. The disease uiiiv settle in the large muscles of the ba'-k. neck or thigh: i-r in the joints of the arms or legs. The pains niav dart from one muscle to another, and may he constant or occasional, but all are produced by the same c:mse. excels uri'-act'd in the biocd. RHEUMO is the best, the only sure remedy. It neutralises and drives out the poisonous acid, relieves the pain, remov-s the swelling, and effects a speedy and perinanenf cur". From all chemists and Stores, at 2s Gd and 4s Gd a bottle

Constable McClinchy arrested a man named Michael Colloty in Waimate, yesterday, ou a charge of wife desertion.

A final reminder is given that Messrs Guinness and LeCrcn will sell the Raukapuku estate to-morrow, in township and residential sections a*d farms. Details are advertised.

The nvystery that has for years past enshrouded the great Antarctic continent, has through the valour of some Englishmen been of late somewhat dissolved and it will be interesting to hear firsthand further details from Mr C. R. Ford who is to deliver his lecture tomorrow evening in the Wesley School. The annual harvest thanksgiving services m connection with the Primitive Methodist Church were held in Geraldine .on Sunday last. The church was very prettily decorated, and appropriate hymns and anthems were rendered by the choir. The Rev. G. H. Mann preached able sermons at both the morning and evening services, which were listened to with close attention. The afternoon service was of an original character, over twenty school children each bringing a decorated basket emblematical of one of God's gifts to man. The address given was of a special character, that appealed strongly to the little ones, and they took their part in the singing with the utmost appreciation. A most, interesting display of English manufactured footwear is now being made at Penrose Bros. This showing represents the superlative degree of footwear production of the present day, in both quality and appearance. Footwear from 'ucli reliable and renowned makers as C. rnd J. Clarke's, Bos took, Crockett and Jones, and J. Branch and Son's are shown in a big variety of sizes, styles and prices, and every Ti--~!jri, resid~"t should see th's splendid displav. .-Whether you need a strong reliable 'pair. of winter boots, or a. dainty pair of evening shoes, you'll find rbur wants well catered'for here, and you'll find too. that; the prices are most'reasonable for the undoubted quality contained in every pair. Be sure and see this showing... The usual weekly meeting of the Timaru Literary and Debating Society was held in the Technical School last evening, when Mr Applegarth presided >iver an cntiuisiastic audience. The chairman expressed his regret that it was necessary, in view of the approachins departure of Mr G. Wilson .for Auckland, to call for nominations for the office of assistant secretary, and Mr G. Macdonald was unanimously elected to the position. The item on the syllabus, "An Evening among the Poets," was then proceeded with, and proved most interesting and instructive. Among the poets championed were: —"Tennyson," by Mr W. Ensom: "Oliver Goldsmith." by Mr Thos. Bowkett; "Robert Burns," by Messrs A. M. Patterson and J. Wallace: "Whitman," by Mr P. Rule; "Henry Leigh," by Mr V. Clarke; "Byron," bv Mr J.Emslie; and "Jasmin," by Mr Stewart. Each contributor gave a brief description of the life and work of their favourite poet. Great ]ireparations are being made for the debate for next " Monday evening, the subject chosen being *" Is Compulsory Military Training Desirable for New Zealand?" Mr P. Millar, seconded by Mr H. Aymes. will support the affirmative, while the negative will be championed by Mr Donaldson, supported by -Mr Thos. Bowkett. The annual smoke concert of the Timaru Port Guards was held in the Drill Hall last evening, and proved most successful. The corps attended almost to a. man, and the officer commanding (Captain C. E. Thomas) presided. With him in the scats of honour were Major Raymond, a former commander of the corps: Captain McNab. Timaru Rifles: Captain Chapman, Tcmukii Rifles: Lieutenants Martin and Morgan, and Staff Sergeant-Ma jotMorgan. After the usual loyal toasts had been honoured, and a start made upon the bountiful repast provided by. Mr Rodgers, the presentation of prizes won in the corns shooting competitions were handed out by the chairman, each successful rifleman being heartily applauded as he received his reward. The prize list is as follows:—Champion belt and £2 2s, Private J. J. Moore, 53G (Wo points above any previous aggregate) : Private Bur ford. £1 10s, 524: Private Hill. £l. 518: Private Grandi. 10s, 516. Other prize-winners were: — Lieut. Martin, Colour-Sergt. Bcckingham. Sergeants O'Lcary and Foster (2 each). Waugh (3); Corporals King, Dunnil, W. Moore (2); Privates Simpson. R, Moore (2), Grandi (3). Hibbart, Hill (5). Fitzgerald (4). Rogers (3), Tcmlinson. J. Moore (4), ' Small ridge (2). Pearson (3), Shelly (2), ' Thyne. Milne (3). Thomas (3), Burford (3). and Toneycliffe ,(3>. Privates J. J. ■'Moore :>iul Hil! we're highly complimented "on their exceptional shooting abilities,, the latter being the best shot in. the South Canterbury Battalion,' with a total score of 289. 'A presentation of a handsome pair of field glasses was made to Major Raymond from the members of the corps," and the evening passed pleasantly away with a long and interesting' toast list, and listening to an excellent programme of musical items rendered by members of the corps and their friends.

You never have headache? How fortunate! Some of your friends arc less luckv no doubt. Do thoni a scrvice—tell them Stearns' Headache Cure stops the pain quickly. Is a box. 11 For chronic-cbest complaints, Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 2a 6d...

Golf enthusiasts and beginners arc respectively requested to note that they canuot possibly do better than pay a call to Mr 1«'. Tasker's sporting depot, where you can get a choice of only the very finest quality of golf clubs at wholesale price. If you want a lew ot the best balls ever made get a lew Dimples at once... ' Murmoia una 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 that is guaranteed as absolutely waterproof. Souter's Boot Store are sole agent for South Canterbury. Our winter stock of these boots are fast selling out, and those who have been recommended bv wearers of these hoots, to try them, should lose no time m purchasing a pair, while able to do so. Souter's Boot Store, where the prince of boots is stocked... Wc have just received a fresli supply of sugar of milk, which wc can guarantee to be absolutely pure. Wc import direct from England, and always buy the best quality. Sugar of milk Is a lb. Thermometers, measure glasses, rennett. and everything used in the preparation of humanised milk procurable from L. B. James, chemist, Timaru. ...

Mr Walter Trafford, Pharmaceutical Chemist bv Exam., High-street, West Maitland, N.S.W., writes: "I have had over 25 years active and practical experience in leading English and Colonial Pharmacies, and am convinced that of all the numerous cough medicines, none has given greater satisfaction than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I invariably use it in my own family and have derived such benefit from it that when I am asked to recommend a good medicine T unhesitatincly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy." For

A Wellington message says that tho announcement that the Hon. T. Mackenzie has been appointed Minister of Agriculture- is premature. " .

The Timaru Marine Band gave a pro"■ramino of musical selections on Caro-line-Bay' last evening.' Owing to the uncertain-state of the weather, only a. small crowd turned up to listen to the selections, and a portion of, the programme was curtailed on that account. The following will represent the City Rifles in the "Daily Mail" Empire shooting match to be fired on the 24th: Captain Boys, Sergeant Smeal, Serjeant Robertson, Corporal Jones, Pri. vate.Boys, Private Jones, Private Miller, Private .Finnic SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Dalgety and Co. —•Studliolme sale on Friday. • ■. • . N.M. and -A. Co.- —Stock sale at. Cave .on Friday. O'Callaghaii and Co.—Tailor's trimmings and furniture to-morrow.* Guinness . and LeCrcn—Sell Raukapuka estate to-morrow, clearing sale on 28th inst.

Assemblv Rooms —Song recital on 19th inst."

Pa the pictures —At. Theatre Royal tomorrow evening.

Penrose Bros. —Special display of English footwear. Ballantyne and Co. —Evening dress novelties. Thos. Scott —Wants wheat /carted. Fairlie Technical Association—Woolclassing on Friday evening. G. G. Hayter —All stray dogs destroyed .

St. Andrews —Grand concert on Friday evening.

Wesley school Lecture to-morrow evening. T. Wagstaff and Hutton and Co. — Special edition " Weekly Press." Walking cane taken—Notice to person to return it.

Aishburton races —To-morrow and Thursday.

Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell— Thanks to friends. Temuka' Technical Classes—Demonstration 12th and 13th inst. Atlas Mills—Want two active boys. Theatre Royal—All new films and baby beauty competition. Timaru Technical '. School Woolclassing to-night.

Jas. S. Turnbull—Tenders for building church. Wanteds —Three notices.