TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13904, 15 May 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Monday, May 24th, is a special bank holiday. ; Owing to the Levels downs hcitig too wet for hunting, the meet of tho South Canterbnrv Hunt on Thiirsda> next will be at Arowhenua at 11 a.m. The South Canterbury Rugby Vnion advise that entries for the seven-a-sule tournament close on .Monday next with the secretary. Mr 11. H. Iraser.

V lecture will he given by the Rev. J M. Adcoek. M.A., on -Two Great Churchmen.'' at the weekly meeting of lAt. Mary's Y.M.S., to be held on Monday evening.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a dub to he called the Wui-iti Tennis Club is to be held in the office of Mr R. L. Orbell, on Monday next, at 5 p.m. It is proposed that the courts should be in Preston street. At the-TViiimato Court yesterday, Heforc- Mr K.J. Atwill, J.1'... a Hrst'ofFcnder was fined 5s and costs for riding a hievele on the footpath and before Mr AY." H. Beckett J.P. a fine of 10s for drunkenness and disorderly conduct was inflicted on a first offender, and he was ordered to pay 5s for damage to property at the gaol. At the presentation to Dean Regnaidt at AVaimate on Thursday last, Mr Manchester challenged the statement made by Sir Robert Stout in an interview in London, that the denominational schools in New Zealand pro- • dnced more criminals than the public sehools. At the denominational schools, said Mr Manchester, the children were taught the same as in the public schools, but with religion added. Fie thought that Sir Robert's statement conid not be proved. A' match was fired lately between teams chosen by the captain and the vice-captain of the "Winchester Morns Tube Club. The scores were: —CapI tain's team—J. Cripps 34. A. Cripps 34 C Ooie SI, B. Stiven 31. L. Young 31' J. Farrell 28, A. Opie 28, T. Gillnm 24, A. Gillum 12. average for one n>*>n fotpl 2?l. V|pp-ca«tai"'s team —C. Smith ?4. O. Tnvlor 31. R. Mnddreii 31 T. Ymin<T 30. R. Young 30, V. Yrninr 30, T. Stone 28. B. "W T .,t=on <*S T Rowe 23. A. Louden 23, O. ?* : *>nollv 10. total °". The Waimate Harriers were on Thrtrsdav the guests of their vice-pre-sident, Mr J. Symons. Twenty-three members started," the hares being A.dam.s and Taylor, who led them over tour miles. The hares were sighted but members were unable to catch them with a fast finish. On their return Mr and Miss Symons most hospitably entertained the members who did their best to show appreciation. Captain V..Butcher thanked the host and hostess on behalf of the club and three hearty cheers were given for ' them. The funeral of the late Mr Samuel McCullough was largely attended by manv old identities of Temnka and Waitohi. the dec-eased beini r well known in the district. The pall-bear-irs were Messrs K. S. Talbot ! >nd Jno. Talbot, Jas. Taylor and AY. Taylor, grandsons of deceased. Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mrs J. AY. Martin, of St. Leonards, Temuka, took place and was largely attended. The deceased was a very old colonist and arrived in. the Strathallan over 50 vears ago. and since then has resided in Canterbury. The service at both funerals was" read by the Rev. Chas. Alacdonald. The Temuka Rifles on AA'ednesday nigiit w re treated to a lecture on the necessity of imperial defence by Serjeant Major Rutland, of the Garrison Artillerv, Lyttelton The lecturer, who >'s an old Temnkaboy and one of the first members of the corps, spent some time at Home undergoing •i course of military training, and he '.rave a verv interesting outline of what mi'dit he 'expected to happen should England become involved in war at the"" present time with a European power, and : lso whar might be the defence set up should any Oriental nation declare was against the Mother Countrv. Mr Rutland gave some very interesting statistics regarding the numerical strength of America Germanv. Japan and France, which covered* the navy and army. He concluded bv giving an outline ot what duties would fall to the volunteer f-.rces in New Zealand in tl.p direction of coastal defence and urged the comtKinv to I.*- w"ll versed in rille shooting and* how to handle the ritle. On the motion of Lieutenant Jeffries a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Sergeant Rutland and it was earned with applause. In acknowledging the compliment be promised to give another lecture at a future date.

The bachelors of Washdyke meet on Monday evening to make arrangements for the annual ball.

The Isev. J. M. Thomson. M.A.. of Stratford, will conduct the services at Chalmers Church to-morrow.

Special services will be given by t!ie Salvation Army Itaml .to-morrow : and on Monday evening there will be a musical meeting and entice supper. The Timarii Chess Club opened the season lasr evening with hall a dozen board- in play (and room for more), in well lighted and otln-rwi.se good quarters upstairs in Olliver's tea rooms.

It is the intention of some of those interested to call another meeting of ratepayers to further discuss the loan proposals. Tin' meeting will be called for either next Monday or Tuesday night.

Does poultry farming pay r The question was answered by the Prime Minister in Christchurch on Thursday, when he .stated that the surplus on the working of the Government I'oirltry Farm at Hurnhain fi.r the past year was £•_' Us Sd.

The following is the Rev. C. Bates' general weather forecast: —"Cloudy and unsettled weather is probable generally, and heavy rain on the West Coast r.nd southern districts of the South Island. High westerly winds are expected, and a fall in the barometer south of New Plymouth and Napier, after twelve hours." r '

Some humorous incidents are reported in connection with the opening of the shooting season in Auckland, such as decoys being riddled by % stalkers. It is stated that so realistic are the decovs inai'e now. that an eel "i~.ioh. <l one on Lake Whangape last Sunday. The lake teems with thousands of eels, which quickly attack ducks that are shot and fall* in the water.

A contributor to a Northern paper supplies what he states to he an infallible means of destroying the ragwort pest. He states: Common salt is its deadly enemy. The way to apply it is to cut the plant off level with the ground (not to dig the roots out), and applv the salt to the cut part liberally." The salt thus sinks into the neck and fine fibrous roots of the plant and destroys its vitality. I have tried many ways of dealing with it, but the above is the only effective one. Digging or hoeing it only makes it worse.

,-V correspondent of the Wyndham "Farmer" writes as follows: —"In a recent issue of your paper I read that several dairymen had a number of their cows troubled with footrot. 1 may say that a relative of mine some vears ago had a number of his cows affected in a similar manner. After applying milestone, lime, tar, and carbolic without success, he at length found an efficacious remedy in butter of antimony. This can be procured cheaply front a chemist., Mode of application: Wash affected part with either warm or cold water, and after drying with a cloth pour a little of the antimony on the affected part. It is an unfailing remedy."

The usual weeklv meeting of the Life-Boat Lodge, * No. 101. 1.0. G.T. was held last evening, the C.T., Bro. T. Claughton, in the chair ' There was :i fair attendance or i"euiliei-s. Atte'routine business had been disposed of the programme for the evening took the form of a missing word competition, and proved very interesting, but a much more puzzling task for the members. The competition was won by Bro. Anderson. A very interesting event is on the syllabus for next meeting, when the lodge is to be entertained with a programme given by the juveniles. This has been eagerly looked forward to and a very enjoyable -hour ;s assured. Arrangements nre also being made for the open night to be held on the 2Sth inst.. when : the lodge hope to see all sympathisers present to spend a social, evening. The lod«e was closed in the usual manner at 0.3-3.

There was a. fair attendance at "'the Theatro Royal last night-, when Professor Sherwood's pictures showed an entirely new and interesting programme. The two educational films. " Woman's Headdresses in Brittany." and "Pheasant Farming." werw botli excellent pictures, and full of information. -The comics were <iniformly «ood, "Forced to Consent." "Ten Little Picann and "The Lazy Mail," being worthy of special mention, while food trick liluis \vro shown in " A Troubled Soul " and "The Little SraonVian." Tl>is afternoon a matinee' will be L'iven. the price being (3d to all parts of the Theatre. In Hie evening :is well as pictures, there will he an additional attraction in the shine of a comic singing competition for men or boys, the prize to be a fold medal. Professor Sherwood lias kindlv announced his intention o r a benefit performance for Mr X. Fits'siinmons en June Oth. when it is hoped that- the Theatre will be packed. The Waimate Hunt met at Morven on Thursday, when there was a very large • field. The scent was good and as soon as the hounds threw off a strong hare bac! them in full cry, and one of the best bursts the club has had resulted in a kill. The hounds worked out the line splendidly and the Huntsman is to be complimented on his command over them. Throwing off again some, very hard country had to bo negotiated, wires and gorse fences caused an accident to Mr J. Goldstono. whose mount .Astra fell and broke his neck, Mr Goldstone getting a'heavy Tall. Mr Fitzharris' mount Tom also f"\\ and bri-ke his rider's wrist. N'-i-.se T?attrav who wis following on ()*ekaike dismounted «nd rendered the necessary aid. Several saddles were emptied and it was evident a good mount used to wired country was necessary to keep the hounds in view. After a real good run the partv were entertained at' Sir Leonard's. Mrs and the Misses Leonard dispensing afternoon tea. The Master (-Mr thanked them for their kind hospitality, Mr Leonard responding. A local car owner is much perturbed in spirit because, as lie says, every accident that happens on the road is immediately attributed to a motor ear without waiting to enquire who or what might have been at fault. The fact is, he says, that horsed vehicles are much more dangerous on the roads than are motor cars, many of the drivers of the former not even knowing their own side of the road, and riders of bicycles are, very often as had. He further stated that we should remember that Timaru is not Loudon, and that in the world's metropolis cars are allowed to run through the city at the rate of V> miles an hour, while in Timaru the speed is limited to four miles an hour over street crossings. He believes that cars are the least dangerous and best, controlled users of the roads, and that the great prejudice against them is the outcome of a socialistic spirit which delights in abusing that which is bevond its reach. Tf cars could be 'bought at a price within the reach ot all.'"he was confident that within a week all the prejudice would disappoxr and they would be the most IKipular vehicles on earth. '"As tor the newspaper men who write those abominable lies about cars." he said with scorn, "ihev should he dragged in the front of a car. and run over by :t: that wnnM be plenty cood enough, for them." This little tirade was delivered in irate tones to an innocent and unsuspecting "Herald" reporter vesterdav. when, bv chance he cot. into conversation with the car man in IJllPStioil.

To-morrow tlicrc will lie n. volunteer parade service nc. St. Clary's Church 'at 1.1. a.m.

The members of the, S.C. Reserve Corps parade at the Drill Hall at 10.15 to-morrow morning in readiness to take part in the church parade to St. Mary's. The Mayor is in communication with Mr R. MeNah, inquiring whether he can arrange trt give an address at Timarii ou his military training scheme.

Next Monday week is Empire Day, and the Mayor promises to convene a meeting of volunteer officers, cadet officers, school teachers and other citizens, for next Monday afternoon, to consider the desirability and feasibility of holding some sort of military gathering on Empire Day. The Rev. David McNicoll, of Christchurch, will preach in Wesley Church to-morrow. At Waimataitai the Rev. \V. Baumber will preach in the morning and Mr Holdgate in. the evening. At Parcora East the Rev. W. Baumber will preach in the evening specially to young men.

The districts through which Ministers of the Crown travel, are all best — in their turn. When travelling up the Methveu line on Wednesday last, the Hon. J. A. Millar awarded the palni to that district, saying'that it was the best country he had travelled through for a considerable, period. A line white auroral glow was visible for some time last evening,- an are varying from 15 to 2o degrees or so in height and stretching over about twothirds of the southern semi-circle of the hor.ixon. It varied slowly in height and in brightness, and the most rapid changes took place at the western extremity, which.was at times a bright patch, and again a source of a long broad ray rising above the middle of the arc.' At midnight the glow was bright enough to enable one to read the signs on western shop fronts quite easily. • The weather has been unsettled lately. Last week it was clu'eny damp and then gradually became finer, until Thursday was quite warm, almost summer-like. Yesterday morning began with a light nor'-wester, but with an overcast sky that did not belong to that wind though tho clouds moved slowly from west to east. About noon a cold southerly half-gale wedged its way beneath the wester, and its chilling influence soon produced : a raincloud overhead, and- about 1 p.m. a steady rain set in which lasted two or three, hours, and by evening the sky had cleared again. The .firm that bought the cleaning and pressing plant for gent's suits and Jadies' costumes, etc. from Christchurch Is-thoroughly satisfied with same. The manager informs us that it is absolutely the best and most up-to-date appliance that has come under his notice. He says that the old ,suits are made as clean as they wore when new and the customers.'are agreeably surprised when they get s'ame and are quite willing to pay the six shillings which is the charge for cleaning and pressing the suit. TIVs- department is another addition ,to Alfred J. Stephens Conno= ; te the post office), who is saving his customers thirty to forty shillings per suit made to their measure at .from -57s fid to 72s fid. and the niihlirt are saving nionev when they buy their mercery and clothing fro«i him. Tt is an energetic firm and studies the public's interest... The question being under discussion, at what rate-of interest Timarii Borough might expect to raise a loan next year, tho following quotations will bo of interest; —Mr John McDoiir aid, Mayor of Duncdin, had been challenged for a; statement that Diinedin might expect to raise its loans- at something • like 3.J- per cent., if the Government guarantee was given, and be' answered on Thursdav with the following nuotntions from the latest London "Times" to hand : —Liverpool 3.V per cent.. 'Oo-IOT: Newport. 31 "er cent.. 071: Bristol, 3* per cent., 100}; Capetown, 4 per cent.. 102 1 : Vancouver. 4 per cent., 1004; Winnipeg, 4 per cent., 100 Z: Stockton, 3.Y per cent., °8: Wnlverbamp f on, 31- per cent., TOO': Montreal, 4. r"»- c">t.. 10.11; Cardiff, 31 per ceil*., 101: Glas- «■">«-. 3! ner cent.. 109. None of +he*e Afr McDonald remarks has the backiiif of a Government guarantee.

By the overseas mail which reached Christelnircli on Thursday the Prime Minister received a larae number of letters congratulating him and his Government on their offer of a Dreadnought. The High Commissioner for New Zealand (Hon. W. Hall-Jones) writes: —With the exception of Keir Hardie and one or two others, your action has been eulogised by all sorts and conditions of people. One lady occupying a high position, - informed mo. that when she saw your noble offer she broke into tears. Another correspondent sent clippings from many English, Irish, and Scottish provincial newspapers rt-f erring to New Zealand's 'offer. Another correspondent, writing as a "real Englishman." stated that every Englishman's toast was. "Success to New Zealand, and God bless all her people!" He described "s enthusia-ti" the ro'-ont>"on fiven to the news of New Zealand's offer, -and enclosed some verses he had written in eulogv to it. An unsigned postcard contained expressions of approval, and the "-riter trusted t'>nt G-"nt Briton would soon have a "true blue, + .v. which wo"hl thank New Zealand for her offer." Have von a cold and a cough with it? Stein them both by taking Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract. It gets down to the root of the trouble by r strengthening and invigorating the entire svstem. *™

Cookham boots 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 rubber over-shoes. Invest in a- pair of Cookham boots, and you will walk m ease. We have a heavy stock of thc-e sensible winter boots on hand. J. W. Soutcr, Cookham House... ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN. Children seem horn 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 freelv smeared with " Red Cross " ointment This relieves the pain and cures the 'wound speedily. "Hed Cross" Ointment is absolutely pure, and adapted for the most delicate shin. 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. lo traders, travellers, tourists, and the general public they offer a service guaranteed reliahle in every department...

Two lovers with one self-same cold, Two chests willi but one wheeze, Two rose-red noses blending <" One grand impassioned sneeze. Two souls with* but one single thought, One aspiration pure — * "This cold we've caught we'll set at naught . By Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. —(Advt.)

A quarter acre of land in the vicinity of Caroline Bay has just been sold in its bare state, for over £(500.

The popularity _ of trotting; races is extending. Steps are now being taken to make a trotting track within the Ashhurton racecourse. Dublin shook hands witlr.itself when the news of Lieutenant Shacklolon's success reached that city. because Shackleton is an Irishman. Is marriage a failure •" —Twenty-five divorce cases are set down for hearing at the sitting of the Supreme Court at Auckland next week.

The Department of Agriculture have sold their stud horse Amasis to Cadwallader Bros., who intend to travel the horse in the same district as last year, viz., Temuka. Messrs M. White and F. Smith, J.'s J\, presided at Die Magistrate's Court, yesterday, and lined a statutory first' offender, charged with drunkenness. Kls and costs, and los medical expenses, with an alternative of 48 hours' imprisonment. -The man was arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning in such a condition that a doctor's services had to be requisitioned. A prohibition order was granted against a resident on the application of one of the family.

Mr Justice Chapman, told the people of Wellington that he had often been asked for a penny by boys near Tvarori tunnel, and this was the only place where he had had that experience. Some one suggested that" a lollie shop near by explained it. Occasionally the adult is greeted by the juvenile in Timani, with " Gi' me a penny," and it is always near a lollie shop. The onlv other kind of begging that is at all ' common is for theatre passes at the " interval " lor another boys' luxury.

The police, could save certain of the residents of'l lie town. from, considerable annoyance if they took a stroll ill the locality of the intersection of Grey Road and North street. On Thursday evening, from' about midnight to halfpast 12 or a quarter to one, a knot of about six or eight youths made the night hideous with raucous outcries and ear'splitting attempts at rendering various popular songs, with the effect that nearly everybody in the vicinity was disturbed. It is usually an unpleasant task for a private person to try and break up these assemblies, _ for he is generally subjected to vpllies of abuse and bad language.

Patience and perseverance seem likely' to have their reward in the case of the Gernldino people who have been objecting so strongly to express trains not stopping at Orari. The Minister now shows signs of weakening ,m his expressed determination not to accede to their request. On Wednesday last, at Rakaia. Mr Nosworthy, M.P., had an interview Vith the Minister with reference to this matter. Mr Millar said that he had received Mr Nosworthy's letter to him on the subject only that morning. to give the matter his careful consideration, :>nd to send a written ronly. Mr Nosworthv states that he found the Minister most reasonable, and ready to meet him in every possible way. The Timaru-"" Literary and Debating Societv is making elahorate preparation for a debate which is to take place in the Technical School on Monday evening, on the question as to whether or not compulsory military training is desirable fqr New Zealand. In its choice qf a subject the society has again selected a question which is at the present time" occasioning widespread interest, and the ability previously displayed by members in thoroughly debating matters of moment should attract "a large attendance. Mr P. Millar, supported by Mr H. Amyes. will support the affirmative, while, Messrs Donaldson and T. Bowketfc are to champion -the negative. Tt is understood that there will be no dearth ol speakers, and a lively and instructive evening is anticipated. The society extends a cordial invitation to the tmblic, and seating accommodation will be arranged for ladies and their escorts. •The Minister of Railways ran up the North Canterbury line on Thursday as far as Domett. The first stop was at Rangiora, but there was nothing to do but Took at the' new station buildings. Then right through to Domett, and here expected deputation did not turn up and lunch passed off without either worrv or toasts. The Mayor of Kaiapoi however stuck up the special on its return, and offered a sheat of requests, and in reply to these Mr Millar spoke to the deputations which did not appear further up the line. In brief he said ,that he was having returns prepared to show the traffic on the branch lines, and wherever he found that three trains could do tlie work he would not continue to run six, at a'loss-.. MrfMilktr is goir# to inspect all the branch lines, but he" goes to the West Coast and Nels-n next, and the branches further south will be seen later on. ' , 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 -£- 17s fid at less than cost prtee. He is giving this concession in consideration of the numerous patronage bestowed upon him. Up to the present he bar given every satisfaction to his customers, who fpeak in ecstaey 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 yon can save 8s off your suit. We advise you to five him i trial. Tlil s * concession is only for a limited period...

It would be interesting to know bow far ladies, dancing, say 20 dances, travel in a ball-room You will find tliat dancers, who are out dancing nearly every night of the w-eek, prefer Souter's Boot Store's dancing shoes. Souter'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 pay a call to Mr F. Tasker's sporting depot, where you can pet a choice of only the very finest quality of golf dubs at wholesale price. If you want a. few of the best balls ever made, get a few Dimples at once... Marmola find Liquid Rarkola compound, the two much advertised preparations are obtainable from J. Baxter, Chemist. Timaru... Clothes count for much. Sairey Camp 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 thcyjiad grown in perfect and inevitable hamony with the woman. The P.D. stands first. No other corset approaches it in consistent merit. AH 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 all the. numerous cough, medicines, none, has given greater satisfaction than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1 invariably use it in my own family ami liave derived such benefit from it that when I am asked to recommend a good medicine I unhesitatingly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For sale everywhere..,

Arrangements are -well in band for the sons recital that will be given i» the Asseniblv Booms on Wednesday afternoon next by Miss Lloyd .Hassell, who will be assisted by Mesdanies A. S. Ehvorthy and B. . Ehvorthy. An excellent programme of no fewer than thirteen items will be, rendered, and devotees of n.usir- will do well not to miss this chance of hearing an artistic interpretation of favourite works of .famous composers. During the afternoon Miss Hassell will sing, "Till I Wake," ''A Kashmier song." "A. Lament." "Wiegenlied," " Gute Nacht," "Am Meilieii Grossen Schmergon," "Crossing the Bar," "Eves that used to gaze in -nine," "The'll-uvn." "Ah! not n Drop," and "The Worldly Hone " from the Persian garden by Li''a Lehmann. Mrs P. El worthy will nlay Grief's Sonata in E-flat, WiemawskvV Mazurka and Horn-nice hv Carl Bohm, being accompanied by Mrs A. S. Elworthv.

On Mondav last Mr S. F. Smdhson wrote to the Hon. D. Buddo, as Minister of Public Health, applying, on behalf of the Timaru branch-of_ the Soeietv for the Promotion of the Hcalthi of Women and Children,-for a share of the Parliamentary vote for subsidising these organisations. Mr Buddo replied promptly, and in a letter dated Wellington, Wednesday, the Minister states that he is making the necssary recommendations, and will be able to advise at an earlv dale as to how the amount will be allocated. He adds:— " Best' wishes for the success of the Timaru branch." There was some fear that the application would prove to have been made too late, but the Minister's letter shows that the allocation of the vote had not. yet been made, so that the application was in time. As for the success of the Timaru branch, Mrs Smithson was able to inform him that so far it- has been remarkably successful, inasmuch .as though established only three months, the services of the Plunket nurse have been availed of in regard to no less than fifty babies. This is probably a record beginning. Sir Joseph Ward says that a man in tin Hawke's Bay district sold some of bis-property, and with the proceeds he bought land in Queensland. The man from whom the .Queensland land was bought communicated with Sir Joseph' Ward iriimediately he received the purchase money from the New Zealand purchaser, and expressed his wish to invest the sum, £IO,OOO, in New Zealand 4 per cent, debentures. The Pi<m;e Minister says that he. immediately closed with the transaction, "so. that the Dominion still has the Hawke's Bay land, with all its productiveness, and on which more settler's have been placed, and it has the money sent out of the Dominion for the purchase of an estate in another country invested in New Zealand 4 per cent, debentures. Sir Joseph does not think that there could be. anythingi._more satisfactory from his point of .view. He added that the theory, that mpney is being sent out of New Zealand wai not borne out by facts; more money was coming into the Dominion hv wrv large amounts—running into a few millions' during the past year or tuo — than'was going out of it in every shape and- form. In '.addition, money was being offered to the Government for Government purposes from Australia., and r* one instance £250,000 had been offered.

Xvmole Trokeys will stop that hacking cough and restore your voice to its natural tone. Thev are the greatest throat .-elief on the market. 16

. The South 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 bo reopened on Saturday, 17th April, when the man in charge will be pleased to receive the patronage hitherto. accorded to the in hove. Your Work will be done in first-, class style, and no waiting, prices right for cash..

CPure drugs and hones.t 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 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, 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 juut unpacked. Come and hear this wonderful musical instrument...

After a. hard day's work when your head aches, "fit to split," remember you can get quick relief by taking a wafer of Stearns' Headache Cure.. Twenty million people now use it. Is a box. l ,r ' SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Guinness and LeCren Geraldine stock and sale of farm on Wednesday. N. 2,1,. and M.A. Co.—Sale at Point on Monday, at Washdyke on Tuesday.

N.M. and A. Co. —Point sale on Monday, Washdyke Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday. C.b'.C.A. —Washdyke sale on Tuesday, Geraldine on Wednesday.

Dalgetv jand Co.—Point sale on Monday.

C. Jonas and Co. —Sale of poultry, produce, etc., to-day. Morton and Pearson—Sale' of meat to-day, farm properties. John Kempthorne —Properties for sale. •

C. S. Howard Chrysanthemum blooms on view.

S.C. Rugby Union—Entries for tournament.

\V:ii-iti Tonnis Club-Meeting on Monday next. j). C. Tumbiill ;ui<l Co.-Important notice to farmers. F. E. Webb—Dental notice Philip and Roy —Plumbing and sanitary work. .]'. E. Hurdley and Son —New goody to hand. Rank holiday—ln Tim.aru on May 24th. Tate's fish shop—Mutton birds on sale. % SmaiU and Lee —Engineers, bb.cksmiths, etc. Health of women and children —Notice by the Society.

St. Mary's Young Men's Society - Meeting on Monday. George Pearson —Hand mirrors f.»r sale.

S.C. Hunt—Meet at Arowhonii.-i on Thursday. Smithson and Raymond—Not ha jc estate. Matthew Driscoll. Timaru Literary and Debating Society—Debate on Monday. Seadown school—Basket social early date. „ . . ~

Church services—St. Mary's, Timily, Weslevan and Chalmers. Ball'antyne and Co.—Prices of -iltractive curtains. At Begg's —New Edison Amoorol records, i i i • .)'. P&xtei —Influenza ami cokl mixture.

Salvation Army—Special meetings tomorrow and Monday. Washdykc-Meeting or bachelors on Monday. ' c McGruer. Davics and Co.—Prices of dress lengths. .Wanteds—Four notices.

The South Canterbury Harriers were the guests of Mr \V. H. Panton, LeCreu .street, on Thursday afternoon. when about twenty members followed a trail laid .by ' Pratt and Laurie to the Athletic grounds, across the quarry, through Mr Fyi'e's land to AYai-iti-road, then hack to Air King's property, and homo via Rathmore stivi-l. Airs- Pantou's afternoon tea was nim-li appreciated liy the members, and the captain thanked the host and hostess for their kindness.

Air Craigie, as M.V. for Timaru, yesterday received a letter from the Hon. Dr. I.<'indla,v, Minister of Justice, stating that arrangements are being made for appointing a resident Registrar, and opening, at an early date, an ufiice-oi' the Supreme Court at Timaru. On the matter being referred to some of the leading solicitors, they said that this would he a very great convenience ami advantage to solicitors and the public, saving the cost of journeys to or agencies in Christihurcli. and in view of the proposed abolition of the District. Court, the existence of an office of the Supreme Court will be the greater •benefit. The announcement has some value, too, as an official recognition of the importance of Tinnuu as a business centre.