TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13903, 14 May 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Timaru Chess Club opens its season this Evening in Olliver's rooms (opposite the Shamrock), with a match, president and vice-president. ■ ~ Word has been received by Captain and Adjutant Foden that an inspection of the Timaru and South Canterbury corps will be made on the 17th inst. by the officer commanding the district, Lieut .-Colonel Hawkins. The Colonel will inspect the Ashburton corps. on the day .following. The "Otago Daily Times" says that the bricklaying trade is very cjull in Dunedin, and • that ' contracts are being cut very fine indeed—so fine that the award rate of 12s a day cannot be paid. The difficulty is got over by employing the bricklayers at piece rates that "give them about 10s a day. ' t A resident of the West Coast was in Timaru yesterday, and in conversation with a representative of the "Herald," he said that things struck him: as being pretty slow here. On the Coast they had not felt the tightness of the money market, but lie was afraid they would do so 'during-the coming winter.

The farm crop experiments carried on in ; the Parebra district this, year have. suggested, to the Canterbury A.' and P. Committee the following remit to the Agricultural Conference:—"That it he a recommendation to the Agricultural Department that experiments' by farmers be conducted under the supervision of a Government director, in grasses, fodder, crops, root crops, and that experimental plots be provided in the South Island where new seeds and plants could be treated, and- those'found suitable afterwards distributed to farmers."

At a meeting of the Canterbury A. and P. Association's committee, a letter was read from the Timaru" Association proposing to have the Act altered so as to provide for the electioiiof one representative on the Board of Governors of Lincoln College for South Canterbury and two representing the sovieties in North Canterbury, including Ashburton. Mr D. D. Macfarlano moved: —"That the representation recommended should be —South 'Canterbury, one director; Canterbury A. and P. Association, one; and other socie-ties-in North Canterbury one." Sir Geo. Clifford hardly saw an reason for alteration. Because a man resided in Timaru, that was no reason why lie should not be elected; he did not think the present system acted prejucially against anyone living in the south. Mr Reid moved as an amendment: —"That the matter be referred to the Parliamentary Committee of the Association to discuss. " The original was withdrawn, and this proposal was carried. Mr Hayward's second entertainment, of pictures (dramatic, sketch ami music) was as well patronised as the first, and those present had a good evening's amusement, / coupled with some i niteresting instruction. Scenes in Savoy and in New York, and a seriesof bio-snaps of snake-catching, dressing the skins and making them up into "fancy goods," were of this class. A set of waterfall pictures, and a great flower fete to the American Navy at San Francisco were instructive too. Some good pantomime dramas, including a very elaborate version of the old story of " Ingomar the Barbarian." and some comic ones, almost as elaborate, helped out the bill excellently. It is highly questionable, however, whether dummy crimes are a suitable subject for projection. Relief was •>iven to the eyes in the first halt by some good 'cello work by Mr Martinengo; and in the second by one ot Mr and Mrs Barrie Marschel's clever little sketches. The slides taken for the Christchurch " beauty show were shown again. The portraits appear to have been good ones, but the eternal smile in them palls, and is not unproved by large magnification, lhere 3 no question that the living picture show has "caught on," and the.fine, effects produced ensure its continued popularity. Women suffer most from,headachehousework is a great drain on nervous energy. Every woman should keep a box of Stearns 'Headache Cure near at hand. One wafer cures quickly. Is a box. 17 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 6d at less than cost price. He is giving this concession in consideration of the numerous patronage bestowed upon him. Up to the present lie has given every satisfaction to his customers, who speak in ecstacy of lus 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. We advise you to give him a trial. This concession is only for a limited period.,.

Local-fishermen who use their nets in' Caroline Bay are still getting good hauls of flounder. The fish seem more plentiful now than in the earlier part of the season. ■Mr Slowey. contractor for the new wharf, made a start- with the practical part yesterday, when deep trendies were cut in the reclaimed land opposite the spot from which the wharf is to he run out, these being for the long beams which will form the basis of the wooden structure for the pilenlriring pear. The first piles will he driven in the early part of next week. Pig hunting in South Canterbury is still "not a thing of the past. Mr J. W. Evans, of Woodbury, killed an immense boar at Waihi Gorge last week. The animal measured 7ft 4in from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, had a girth measurement of 57in, and a shield 4in thick. During his twentyfive years' experience of pig hunting. Mr Evans has shot 15,000 pigs. The following is the Rev. D. C. Rates" general weather forecast: — '•Moderate to strong southerly winds and little movement of the- barometer probable, north of New Plymouth and Napier, increasing westerly and northerly wmds elsewhere, with a falling barometer- F.iir weather is probable rrenerallv. A low pressure area is clue to pass "over the south and culminate about the 17th."

\ceording to a statement made .by some labouring men to a " Herald reporter yesterday, work is plentiful in Timaru" at the present time, and is likelv to continue so for at least three months. He said that a local contractor was looking for 20 men for pick and Sovel work, and that when standing The CF.C.A's. new premises facing StrftnaHan and Beswick streets are now aSoaching completion, and present agearaneef indicate that when finished they will present a striking and very pKsiS appearance. . The Beswick facade in particular marks a great improvement on the one■ it replaces, and all through/both inside and outside, the building surpasses, both ra appearance and utility, the old one. The plastered walls of the interior look particularly neat and snljstantial, and the emlwssed steel ceilings snre a very nice- finish- A feature of the building is'.the absence of wood wherever it wns possible to do without it, and the risk nf attack by fire has thus been reduced to>"a- minimum. , A meeting in connection with the opening of a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford p"tv, District No. 86.,' was held in.Cook s Tea: Rooms on Wednesday evening, ine following officers were present: Bro. Ri vH Taylor, District Deputy Ruler; Bro R. B. Bunt, Past Chief Ruler, Christchureh, and Bro. Dobbs, Past Chief Ruler, Charters Towers, Queensland - Applications were received from 13- candidates io open a Tent: The District Deputy Ruler, on behalf ot the District Officers, granted the Dispensation, initiated the members;, and declared the Tent duly opend. The election of the Tent officers resulted as follows:—Chief Ruler, J. M. Bunt: Deputy Ruler, H. Ker; Secretary ' A. C. Murray; Book Steward, D. jl'Barr: Cash Steward, D. Hodgson; Le'vite, J. P- Stewart: Guardian, A. R Douglas; Past Chief Ruler, T. H. Verrall: Trustees, Bros J. M. Bunt and Ker The officers having taken their obligations were duly installed and returned thanks expressing their belief that the Tent would prosper, "was decided that the next meeting be held on Wednesday, May 26th. Six dates were proposed for .initiation. A telegram was received from Bro. J. J. Wesney, District Chief Ruler, Invercargjll, conveying frafernal greetings. \ letter was" read from M.TJ. South Canterbury District, 1.0.0. F., Lodge No. 5308, extending a hearty welcome and expressing a hope that the Order would thrive in the district. The U.V. R in his address of congratulation to the new members referred to the remarkable progress of the . Order throughout the world instancing the cfrowth from 5856 members in 1800 to. 234,307 in 1907, and adding juvenile and honorary members gave a total ot 481,704. with, accumulated funds or £\ 850 000. The increase during the year 1907 had been 89,224, an avergae daily addition of 244 members. -He reminded the members that this Order is the oldest, largest and wealthiest temperance benefit society in the world. Wis making rapid strides throughout New Zealand, the increase m the Christchureh Tent last year being 115, exclusive of juveniles. Steps had been token to open six new branches in Canterbury and three in Southland, *nd there "was every probability that branches wonld be opened in the Otaro district shortly in addition to those pJrraflv in exisf*>nce. P.C.R.. Bros. R. fj Bnnt and Dobbs s>lso spoke on similar lines, reminding the member* of t»>e «rfiat- principles of the Order and w>shin" the Tent every success, A hearty, vote of tlianT-« was extendi! to the oFficers from Cli"stcbnrch for +heir ?*- tendance and the Tent was then duly closed bv the D:D.R.

Zvmolfi Trokeys clear the throat and revive the voice—impoHaut Tacts for nil who talk or sin"'. Their widespread ponularitv shows their value. IS

It would be interesting to know how far dancing, say 20 dances, travel in a ball-room You will find that dancers, who are out dancing nearly every night of the week, prefer Souter's Boot Store's dancing shoes. Sonter's evening shoes are comfortable, elegant and reliable. All colours stocked. Newest and latest styles just imported. Our motto: Best boots at fair prices.". No catch price cardboard boots...

Golf enthusiasts and beginners arc respectively requested to note that they cannot possibly do better than pav a call to Mr F. Tasker's sporting depot, where you can get a choice of onlv the very finest quality of F golf clubs "at wholesale price. If you want a few of the best balls ever made get a few Pimples at once... ifsrmola end Liquid Barkola compound, the two much advertised preparations are obtainable from J. Baxter; Chemist, Timaru... Clothes «>unt for much. Sairey Gamp herself would have looked neat in a P.D. corset, for in a P.D. the most ordinary grace seems exquisite, the simplest comeliness is beautiful. Clothes look as though they had grown in perfect and inevitable hamony with the woman. The P.D. stands first. No other corset approaches it in consistent meiit. All stores sell it. ... 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 ail 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 unhesitatingly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For pale everywhere...

The Timaru Technical School has made a good start for the winter .session, most of the classes being well attended, and a keen interest is being taken in the work by the pupils.

The imports into New Zealand during the quarter ended March 31 last totalled £4,226,737 in value, compared with £4,894.395 for the corresponding quarter of 1903. The exports for the same quarter of 1909 were valued at £7,031,134, and for 1908, £6,331,927.

Bishops Grimes and Julius waited on the Prime Minister at Christchureh to ask him to try some means of checking the sale of immodest, indecent, and filthy literature, in the form of both books and newspapers. Sir Joseph Ward promised that the Government would give the request full and careful attention.

Mr Day, Stipendiary .Magistrate at Christchureh, yesterday, made absolute, the orders for attachment of the wages of two slaughtermen who took part in the slaughtermen's strike and failed to pay the fine imposed by the Arbitration Court. In one case £5 and in the other £2 10s is due. Since the sale by auction, of the Raukapnka estate at Geraldine on Wednesdav, the following further sales have been made:—Lot 6, 9* acres to Mr W. Hewson, at £24 per acre. Lot 13, Quaeres at £25 10s per acre, lot 12 10* acres at £25 per acre, and lot 22, 27 acres at £25 per acre, all to Mr Flatman, •

The idea of "saving daylight," by setting the clock forward- an hour in summer commends itself to the committee of the. Canterbury A. and P. Association, who propose it. as a remit to the conference. Mr Macfarlane pointed out that- the alteration had been very favourably received in England, and if it were introduced here there wonld be no need to alter the time-tables of railways, etc. -Tf this were done he felt sure it would afford time for men to learn to shoot, and also tend to ameliorate the conditions of country life.

The Minister of Railways says it is not intended to hold a public examination into the complaints of railway mismanagement of the transport of volunteers to the Mount Somers camp at Easter. He lidded that the Department was to receive letters from one or two other districts congratulating it on the arrangements made. A local complainant remarked that it is mgenions to set off satisfactory performance of duty at one point against failure in another. But if an average is struck, the latter district- officials will be tlje next to complain. Compliments flew 'thick and fast.at the annual, meeting of the Floral and Horticultural Society last night. One had only to suggest that he should retire from some office to at once call down upon his head such a string of compliments and thanks as was calculated to make him rush off at.top speed for a hat at least six sizes larger than the one he had previously worn; but one of the speakers, while intending to be complimentary, paid.his tribute in a left-handed way, when, in speaking of the many great and good services of _a certain member of committee he said that if this particular member would not work himself, he would, at,least make others do so. (Laughter.)

In proposing the re-election of Mr J. P. Newman as president of the Timarn Floral and Horticultural, Society last night, Mr C. A. Schmidt said that this society - was i one of the oldest in New Zealand, and in some things it was very conservative, notably in the matter of sticking to its presidents. In 37 years it had only liad four presidentist, and ho added, "we-generally keep them until they die." (Laughter.) Mr D. G. Betfc, who for the past three vears lias had charge of the clerical work at Holme station. Pareora, has secured a property of 1400 acres at Balclutha, which he intends to far™. Before leaving the employ of Mr Elworthy, a social was held in his honour, and in an interval hetween the dances, Mr A. S. Elworthy asked Mr Bett's acceptance of a very, fine-gold chain and of a cheque. In making the presentation Mr Elworthv expressed reCTefc at losing so valuable a' man from Holme station, and at the same time he wished him success in his now snliere. Mr Betfc returned his heartfelt thanks for the presents that had been made him, and said it was with feelings of deep roerrot that he. left such a 1.-'nd and considerate emplover ns Mr Elworthv had heen to him. while he also fonnd it" lnrd to part from all •with whom ho had heen associated on the station, Dancinc. wns continued unt'l well in f o the small hours of the morninn-. A n < iv"«ll(>nfc <Mimv*r was rvrovidpr? T)** Mrs Phillin. wif<» of +he wnrsow, shr» TjeiuT pssisted by Mr Edwards, station rook. Cookham hoots for men at lowest price at Souters, Cookham House. Cookhams are just the boots for winter wear. Our Cookhams have extra stout soles, and wearers do not require Tiihber over-shoes. Invest in a pair of Cookham boots, and you will walk in ease. We have a heavy stock of these sensible winter boots on hand.- J. W. Souter, Cookham House... ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN. Children seem born to experience mis- ! haps 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...

Two lovers with one self-same cold, Two chests with but one. wheeze, Two rose-red noses blending in One grand impassioned sneeze. Two kouls with but one single thought, One aspiration pure — "This cold we've caught we'll set at naught J]v Woods' Great Peppermint Cure." —(Advt.) RELIEF FROM THE START. WHAT RHEUMO WILL DO. It is a great thing to know- of a , medicine that will give reh'ef with the first dose. That is exactly how RHEUMO works. It is a positive antidote for uric acid poisoning. If you suffer from Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, or any other disease due to excess uric acid in the blood, RHEUMO —which has cured so nvuiy otherswill cure vou. RHEUMO is a liquid to he taken in prescrihed doses nn.l will give relief with the fir-t- dose. RHEUMO expels the uric, aci 1 poison, cures the pain, and removes the swell - in"- Those who have tried it praise it most RHEUMO cures Rheumatism. Sold bv all chemists and storekeepers »t 2a Rd and 4s 6d per bottle. 6

Mr Ayson is now staying at- the Hakateramea hatcheries, ( striping Californian salmon in the Waitaki. Some of the fish weigh 301 bs. . Mr Mark Saunders, is again.- at work upon his wave-motor apparatus on the eastern mole. He lias been -most unlucky, for every time he hsis ; been " nearly ready" for a. real test trial, an inconsiderate sen knocks his apparatus to pieces, and he has to begin over again. Tt looks as if Neptune had a spite against Mr Saunders, keeping him at work year after year preparing for that trial. Hitherto Mr Saunders has only tried to make the waves lift a little of their own water. The specification and drawings he has lodged for the purpose of patenting his devices add an idea for compressing air at the same time. But wind and water will not pull together to useful ends through such harness. . -A special .telegram to the "Press' states that a strike is threatened at the State coal mine railway extension works, to connect No. 2 mine. ' It appears that the engineer removed three men from a tunnel into an open facie. This was resented by the men, who reported the matter to the Union, which at a special meeting resolved that if the three men were not reinstated pending an inquiry, the Union would give the district engineer twenty days' notice of .their intention to cease work. The president and secretary interviewed the resident engineer, but as the result was regarded as unsatisfactory formal notice was served on him that all work would cease in twentyone days • from this date ■ unless the three men are reinstated.

A man is going N aboufc Wellington just now selling what he alleges to be an insect-killer. The other day (the '' Neiv Zealand Times '' reports) "he went to a house and asked the housewife to buy a packet. He very nearly persuaded her to ■do so, but when he said she was not to open it for five years or she would be liable to a fine, her Scottish caution asserted itself and the vendor of death-to-fleas was. promptly told to "gang awa'." At another place he was more successful, for the housewife bought four packets at threepence per packet. When her husband came home, she told him of her "bargain," saying that after five years he would be able to spread it all over the house and kill those horrid things that crawled all over the place. But the husband was too eager for reform to wait five long years, so he forthwith opened one of the packets, and found ifr contained —bran!

The"- 7 monthly, leaflet giving the exports of the principal products for April, credits Timaru with quantities and values as follows: —Frozen mutton 22,047 carcases (10,006 cwts.),) £13,807; frozen lamb, 135,131 carcases (44,760 cwts), £87,806; wheat, 1263 - bushels, £237; oats,. 18,080 ; bushels, £1394; hides, 173; £176; skins, 8260, £1491; tallow, 143 tons, £3438; wool, 1,548,404 lbs. £Gojsßa.;' These Customs entry, valuations tot.up, to £168,934.. In order-of values in these lines, Timaru was fourth in mutton, a good second to Lyttelton in lamb, ;and third in wool. Worked out, the local valuations',give 2.9 d per •lb for mutton;, ,'atid 4Jd for lamb.. 4 3s 9d per bushel, for' wheat arid 9gd .per lb for wool.'; The' total exports of' principal'products for'' April, totted ' Up:■*<•• £1,552,755; > or ,'£400,000 more than for the: same month last year. ,In a comparison • 1908-9» with the previous year, increases are shown by. cheese, frozen" beef | "mutton pieces, lamb, wheat, oats, potatoes, tallow .and timber r- and decreases by butter/' mutton carcases, hemp, .kauri gum, Vhides, skins, wool. and. gold. .. ' ' ' In responding to thetoast of "The Parliament of ; .!Nejtv 'Zealand " at a social gathering ..in Greymouth on Wednesday night; the Hon. A;.-RL.Guinness; M.P., late Speaker of the House of Representatives, said he regretted the death of the late Mr Rj J. Seddon, for he recognised that since then in tire last Parliament. they had not got that lead from the Government benches th.ifc they had a right to expect. It was necessary to keep on going ahead and progressing as had been done in year's past. As to the Prime Minister's policy speech at Invereargill, there was only one measure mentioned in which Labour was directly, concerned—that was the amendment of the Workers Compensation Act. They must go on and progress with'the times; it would be the dutv of Parliament to see that the Government did its duty in this respect. Next session, when Parliament met, there was going to be a. 'jolly trood row." He had been a member of nine Parliaments, ' and this forthcoming session was awaited with the greatest pleasure by him. He recognised that on - it depended matters of great moment for. the good or otherwise of the people. The South End supporters of the boot repairing business lately carried on-by Mr Muir, Alexandra Square (opposite monument) will be pleased - to know-that the shop will be reopened on Saturday, 17th April, when 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...

Pure drugs and honest .service are essential in the dispensing of your physicians prescriptions—you get both when you take your prescriptiona to Baxter's Pharmacy... ' Owing to an unusually large number of exchanges made recently in this disr trict for new pianos, the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd.; is in a position to offer some splendid bargains in second-hand pia"« s and also two harmoniums m firstrate condition. Prices from seven pounds; upwards. The Dresden still leads in all qualities English and-Ger-man instruments, Broadwood; Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Bohmand the greatest of all'"the Stefnway .'"->' 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 juut unpacked Come and hear this wonderful mußical 'instrument... SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. C.F .C. A. —St. A ndrews sale; on 21 st inst. .-, •-. . „,. . O'Callaghan arid Co.—Sell pigs, produce, etc., to-morrow. - Theatre Royal—Programme for tins evening. ' . Pareora freezing works Winter rates on 20th inst Timani Chess Club—Opening ganie this evening. , Joiners- and carpenters wanted— Apply C.P.C.A. j . Practical farmer—Wants to lease farm. --' ■ A. M. Jameson—Wants competent ploughman. ~,!<-. rui Smithtiekl employees' ball—On .m, Jur.O. ,^1 J. Wright—Thanks to doctor and hospital staff. „ . G. Cross—Booking orders for chrysanthemums, etc. ■ S.C. Reserve Corps—Parade on Sunday next. ~ , Patillo—Two marked features of bea'utv. „ ~ J. Radcliffe Handsome furniture frames. . ,■••!. j.„ Hemsley Burnet—Notice of visit to Timaru. „ v ,. „ . Commissioner of Taxes—Notice to make returns. . Coal—Cargoes landing and to arrive for C.F.C.A. , . . . , T. and J. Thomson— Prices of special purchases. , Lost--Belt, reward at Begg s. Wanteds—Two notices.

The jewellery and the presents which constituted such an important featnre in the marriage of Amy Bock are to be sold by public auction. A-rainbow trout was caught in the Tohgariro river last week, weighing 30i lbs. It was.'42 inches long, and 30 inches in girth. • The rivers round Lake Tanoo are swarming with big fish on their annual run to the spawning grounds v A party o'f sportsmen who were out shooting game near the coast south of Hawera on Saturday night, saw a continuous discharge of rockets out at sea: from 7 to 10 o'clock that evening, and again at.s o'clock on Sunday morning. ' The party think the rockets proceeded' from a ship in distress. .' The shingle, has been piled Up lately a little south of the breakwater, though it has not advanced -much close to the mole. The high water crest of -the beach yesterday was eight yards outside the end. of the George .street drain; which was discharging into a small pool banked up on. the sea-side.. This condition looks neither sanitary nor -safe; .-'The Waitaki Acclimatisation Society this, week forwarded a number of mallard ducks to Lake Ohau,. which is a preserve.. The mallard, ducks that were "previously, liberated there are reported to be doing well.; ,