TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13907, 19 May 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The following are flic polling places for the poll to be taken to-day on the Timaru Borough Councils loan.proposals:—Fire Brigade Station, George Street: Wesleyan Schoolroom Bank Street: Mr John T)a"dson-s House, Trafalgar Street; Dr. 1 Shed, H^g 552: S3»«!a^H entitled to vote That wto sa> tW who are enrolled under the tial" qualification, even it fre^' l or ratepayers, are not entitledJ» vote Each roter has one vote onl;v. ami hare to be P«t into separate boxes. The Svdnev-Vanconver despatch ot of April ISA arrived in London Mortgage and Agency Mr- Tohn McGimpsey. Jhe sale com Mr Jonn -«u i . luncheon menees at ls.&J p-"»-of the St. Andrews 'eoiS.rtpubi»bcd y^^'M^^ "Budd" should read Melinite. Our correspondent at St. Andrews say,. ""must surely be a very bad writer when the compositor takes the ' flower f«>r the 'bride/ " The South Canterbury Harriers will meet at the Gleniti store to-morrow at 2.4-3 p.m.. for their weekly crossrountrv run. A drag will leave the Empire Hotel at 2 o'clock for the Glfiiitc store, and it is honed there will be a big muster of members. The South _ Canterbury .. HospitaJ Board is in a fair way to having a lot of extra clerical work piled on to them, the Inspector-General having written for particulars which,has to be rent out under 47 different headings. Apparently retrenchment is not to be the order of the day in all departments.

A return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for April shows that at date of last return there were under treatment 38 patients and there were admitted during the month, 41, a total of 79 treated. There were discharged during the month, cured 20, relieved 1(5, incurable 1, and dead 3, a. total of 40, leaving 39 remaining tinder treatment.

The following is the Rev. T). C. Bates' general weather forecast: — "High westerly winds are probable north of New * Plymouth and Napier with a slowly falling barometer and unsettled weather. Rain and heavy westerly winds with a further fall in the barometer are probable elsewhere. Expect high tides and_ heavy seas on the west coasts and Kawhia." The South Canterbury Coursing Club will open its autumn meeting on the Washdyke Plumpton to-day, and given fine "weather it promises to be uniisnallv attractive. The card will be called at noon and at 12.30 the first cotirse will be run. There are record entries for the Maiden Stake, drawn from various parts of the country between Christchurch and Dunedin, and as good strong hares have been ol>tained and trained to make for the escapes, and as the Plumpton is in excellent order it" is anticipated that some fast and pretty work will he put in bv the competing hounds. Mr Kctt". of Dunedin. will act n« indge, and Mr Fairbairn. of Christchurch. will manipulate the slips. Afternoon tea will be provided on the course by Mr J. H. dodgers. At the Magistrates' Court. Temuka. vesterday. liefore Mr V. G. Day. S.M.. William Heron was charged with assaulting a native named Cope and a European named A. W. Surridge. Mr Aspinall appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty. The Magistrate convicted on both charges, and ordered | defendant to pay costs amounting to £1 10s, and to pay £2 for damage done to the clothing o'f Cope and Surridge. Judgment was given by default with ••lists against the defendants in the fol lowing civil actions: —A. C. Watson (Mr Joynt)v. Peter Stewart, claim £2O p s - J M. Warren v. James Stewart, claim £6 Is Gd: J. S. Chislmlm v. Daniel Friel. claim £4 13s lOd: same v. Thomas Young, claim £lO (is' Id; Stella Company in liquidation (Mr Aspinalh v. W*. Anuerson, claim £1 10s A meeting of the South Canterbury Jubilee Memorial Committee was. held yesterdav afternoon, chiefly to inspect a proof "of an -invitation" card to be presented to the old identities who sent in their names before the jubilee. There were present the Mayor (chairman) Messrs Aldred, Priest, Hardcastle, and Shrimpton (hou. secretary) The proof sent down from Christchurch was examined and approved, as a good specimen of mechanical illumination in colour. There have to bo added vignettes, which were sketched in pencil, showing contrasts between (1) J he original state of the sea beach and ship at anchor, and the modern harbour, and (2> between the old way of crossing a river bv fording it on horseback, and the later way of crossing (> ver a bridge in a motor ear. It was decided to order 500. The sccretorv was authorised to get assistance in nll-in"-in the cards, and to distribute them after the signatures of chairman and ■ =ecretarv have been written. No definite steps" have yet been taken con,.r,T>in" the compilation of the memorial 1 pamphlet, and a further meeting fill'& held *•> < leal tl ' lth iL]s rootter>

There was another display of aurora last night, hut not nearly so fine as that of last Friday. The latter was seen as far north as Cape Farewell. A meeting of the No. 2 Terminating Building Society was held last night for the pur|>osu of disposing of £6OO, £3OO bv ballot and £3OO by sale. The ballot fell to share No. 860 (a double shareholder); the sale realised £32. It is reported on reliable authority that the shooting of grey ducks is carried on regularly at the native game sanctuaries at Milford, and that those who do the shooting openly defy the S.C. Acclimatisation Society. , Timber trucks, without sides. are h"ing used for the haulage of grain on the railways. This is the latest kind •if truck used in Argentina, where sideless trucks carrying 4'J tons of wheat are bring used, and wheat, is carried long distances safely on them. The State Coal Department at Wellington was started to supply coal at bed-rock cash prices, but short credit has been given for tlie convenience of custoiners'~and has l>cen abused. Instructions have, therefore, been given that cash must in future be paid with the order.

The following members will represent the Timaru Port Guards in the " Daily Mail." shooting competition on Monday next: —Licuts. Martin and Morgan, Coi.-Sergt. Bcckinghnm. Sergts. WauHi and Foster. C'orpls. Moore and Dunnill. Privates Pearson. HurfoH. Hill, Graudi. J. -/. Moore and Toncycliffe. Mr W. Greene Iras placed a few of his pictures in one of Mr Radcl : ''"e's windows for public inspection. They include several studies of horses, a couple of portraits. Most of them are oils, but a few are pastilles. They make an attractive little exhibition. One of them, a pair of donkeys, has been sold to a North Island customer. Our Kohika correspondent writes: — The weather is favourable to the preparation of the soil for sowing opera-; tions. In spite of the disappointing markets in regard to last harvest's oat production, farmers appear to be very hopeful of better luck next time, and on the whole they consider their prospects to be very good*. Feed is plentiful, grass wearing a < spring-like <ij>pearance, and stock are doing well . II over the district.

The pictures in last week's "Press" of the presentation of a portrait of the late Mr Seddon to the battleship New Zealand have aroused afresh in the minds of some Timaru ]>eoplc the idea published some little time ago, that originator, should be pietorially comtation originated, and Mr Craigie its originator, should he pictoriallf commemorated on the ship, as well as Mr ScTldon, who at first threw cold water on the-scheme. A good enlarged photograph of the harbour —there are several good ones to choose "from—with a little tinting improvement, would no doubt be an acceotable gift, and the usually imperfect lower corners could very well he occupied by photogranhs of Mr Cmigie the chairman, and Mr Fraser. the secretary, of the Battleship Fund Committee. A few townsoeonle who Imld these oninions are thinking of calling a meeting to trv and effect .given to them. A successful and enjoyable harvest home was given a few days ago, by Mr and Mrs James Forrest, at their homestead, Thorncybank farm, Upper Otaio. Dancing was held in the large granary, which had • been tastefully decorated with ferns and evergreens, the elders being invited to make themselves snug by the ingle side, in the comfortable drawing-room. Music for the dancing was provided by Messrs Franklin and Brian, the first-named also contributing several phonograph selections. Songs were rendered by Messrs Clarke and Franklin, and were heartily encored. One and all present apjieared to be in the best of spirits, and to keenly appreciate the goodwill and kindly hospitality of their popular host and hostess. The evening's amusement closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne," and cheers for Mr and Mrs Forrest and family, and the helpers at the refreshment table.

A good audience assembled in the Theatre Royal last evening to witness the splendid new programme of pictures provided by Professor Sherwood. This particular lofc- of films is, without doubt, about the best that lias yet been shown, for some fine scenic and educational pictures, as well as excellent comics were brilliantly projected upon the screen. Among those that merit special mention was the launching of the 20,000 ton Brazilian Drcad»otiglit the "Minns Geraes," a very fine picture that jrives a good idea of the T":uiw:r i» which a modern ironclad is committed to the deep, and a fine educational film showing the way iron is mined in Lapland. These pictures have been mentioned because they stand out from the rest, but all are we'l worth seeing and should bo seen. The briVht and tuneful music furnished by the nuartct comnrisiig the orchestra, added materially to the pleasure of the evening. < -

Zymole Trokeys will stop that hacking "cough and restore your voice to its natural tone. They are the greatest throat relief on the market. 1 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 rise it in my own family and have derived such benefit from it that when T am asked to recommend a good medicine I unhesitatingly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For pale pTrerywhexe...

Cookham boots for men at lowest price at Souters, Cookham House. Cookhams arc 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 in ease. W r e have a heavy stock of the=e sensible winter boots on hand. J. W. Sonter, Cookham House...

vMOVKY IS FREQUENTLY LOST TJv traders sending out goods on credit to unknown buyers in other parts of th" Dominion. Avoid the risk by consigning: your goods through lis on the COD. svstem. We not only tor-w-.rd the goods, but collect amount of voiir invoice, including height and insurance against delivery. It is a convenient svsi.cm—a money-saving _ system Consignees all over the Dominion appreciate it. The N.Z. Express Co.. Ltd. Offices all towns. ... \ mule can kick both hard and quick, \nd when you least expect it; A'cold may kill, and often will Defv von" to reject it! i But Woods' you know some tunc ago, And after "years of thinking. | Invented his Great Peppermint Cure, Which stops all colds like winking. .. A TIMELY WARNING. How often have you left a slight cut. scratch, or burn to become serious through carelessness and improper treatment. Many people take too little notice of this most important fact. What are we to do. you ask. The answer is: Purchase a tin of RED CROSS OINTMENT, the mighty healer, and keep it as a household necessitv. It has been proved to be the safest, surest, and mast effective remedv ever discovered in cases of iiiirn>::' scalds; cuts, . ulcers; etc;.:;;

\n inebriated person who was niakin« a nuisance of himself, was arrested bv Constable Smith last night and lodged in the police station. To-morrow night a meeting of Mr J Crai«ie's election committee will be held in" Budd's Arcade Cale It is hoped that every member of the committee will attend'. Last night at the Technical School a class was started for drain layers, with the object of affording an opportunity, to those who have not yet qualified for a license, to pass the necessary examination to enable them to do so. The Melbourne '-Eight Hours Art Union" was drawn in the J rades Hall the other day. It must have been well subscribed, for the first prize of £3OO was won by number 130.42/, and the first ten numbers averaged over 1-30,000. Speakin" of the Aurora Austrahs that was visible last Friday night. Captain Oliver, of the barque Ganymede, stated that on Friday night, just after the vessel had passed Otago Peninsula, a magnificent display of the aurora was seen—the finest he had ever witnessed, and he mentioned that an extraordinary effect was noticed in the barque s standard compass, which showed a deviation of 18 degrees.

This ' afternoon at the Assemby Booms a genuine treat is in store for all who attend the song recital to be •riven bv Miss Lloyd Hassell, if one mav jiuf"c from the success which has attended her previous appearances on the concert platform. A programme of exceptional merit has been arranged including, in addition to the items for which Miss Hassell will he responsible, some instrumental items tor violin and piano by Mrs A. b. JMworthv and Mrs P. Elworthy. Miss Hassell will accompanied on the piano by Mrs N. K. Cox.

The annual prize giving in connection with the Sunday School at the Aroivhenua Pa took place on Sunday last, the Rev. J. M. Adcock presentin"- the prizes and delivering an address Mr L. Talbot also addressed the withering. The prize list was as follows:—Class 1 (reader, Mr L. i albot), Mata Rohu, Snrnh laipnnn, Whakarawa Fowler. Rabin Ivaipiike, Rebecca Wanka. Class 2 (Miss Chapman), Teopeop? Taipana, Alice Hopkinson, Millie Hopkinson, Violet Fowler Korehe Paika, Moana Leonard, \ "tona Hopkinson. and Minnie Paika. Class 3 (Miss Gapper). Leslie Hopkinson, Joseph Hopkinson. Lawrence Hopkinson, Charlie Wanka. AVeepa Panra Paura Kahu Fowler. James A\ aaka. Hcrcw, > Kahu. Hone Tailiana. Joseph Itclni. Tame Paika, Mutu V owler, 1' red A\ anka, Walter Angland,. and Maki l.ehana. ' _,_ -..., Dealing with the Hon. Mr Millars action regarding railway services, Mr U. \\. Forbes, M.P. for Cheviot, says: "The pruning knife does not touch the root of the question. "What is wanted is more people and more goods to carry, and for that increase in trade we must look to the Minister of Lands. This searching investigation of our railway finances and the proposed strong remedies should go hand in hand with a resolute and determined effort to break down the land monopoly, which is starving our railway system by keeping men and women off the lands of :'ie dominion/' And referring to the "Waipara-Domett section, he says: " It is an anomaly for the Government to construct a line through country like this, and keep it running at a. large cost to the people of the dominion, and do nothing to see that the land from which the railway litis to draw its sustenance is not so monopolised by a few individuals, that it is only doing a small proportion of what it could do_ under close settlement conditions."

LOST-—A violent headache, shortly after taking Stearns' Headache Cure. Anvone else wishing to lose a headache quickly should get a box of this certain remedv. Is. -'-

Build up your strength and protect yourself from coughs and colds by taking Baxter's orange quinine wine, "rice 2s Gd, from J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru. ...

The firm that bought the cleaning and pressing plant for gent's suits and ladies' 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 ore made as clean as they were when new and the customers are agreeably surprised when they get same, and _ are quite willing to pay the *ix shillings which is the charge for cleaning and pressing the. suit. This department is another addition to .Alfred J. Stephens Copiwsite the post office), who is saying his customers thirty to forty sh:l-liii-'s per suit made to their measure at'from 57s fid to 72s Gd. and the public :ire saving monev when they: buy their merecrv and clothing from him. Tt is nn energetic firm and studies the public's interest... The South End supporters of the boot repairing business lately carried on by Mr Muir, Alexandra Souare (opposite monument) will be pleased to know that the shop will be reopened on Saturdav. 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 stvle, and no waiting, prices right for pnnh..

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

Owing to an unusually large number of exchanges made recently in this district for new pianos, the Dresden 1 lano Co Ltd., is in a position to offer some splendid bargains in second-hand pianos and also two harmoniums m nrstrate 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...

It would be interesting to know how far ladies, dancing, say 20 .'Janccs, travel in a hall-room You will find that dancers, who are out dancing nearly cvorv night of the week, prefer Soutcr's Boot Store's dancing shoes. Router's evening shoes arc comfortable, elegant and reliable AH colours stocked. Newest and latost styles pist imported. Our motto: Best hoots 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. Tusker's sporting depot, where you can pet a choice of niilv the rorv finest quality of. golf cl"bs at wholesale price. If yo" want a few of the host halls ever made get a few Dimples at once... Marmola *nd Liquid Barkola compound, the two much advertised preparations are obtainable from J. Baxter. Chemist. Timaru...

Clothes count for much. Saircy Gamn herself would have h>oked ncaf in a P.D. corset, for in a P.l). the most ordinary grace seems exaHwitp. the simnlest comeliness is'beautiful. Clothes look as though they had grown in perfect and inovitnble hamony with the woman. The P.D. stands first. No other corset approaches it in consistent motit, ' A!! stores' sell it. .;;

Ashburton had 12 degrees of frost !)ii Monday morning, fairly thick ice on pools of water. The elder school children of Christchurch (the three upper standards) are to assemble for a public parade on Empire Day The Teachers' Institute is making the necessary arrangements. It was a blank day at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, no cases being brought up. To-day. a number of civil eases" will be adjudicated upon, only one being likely to be defended.-

The Hon. Mr Millar has decided tct drop mails at Orari from the south going mail train. This will be done as soon as proper bags arc prepared. Neither of the fast mail trains will stop at Orari for passengers. The Minister of Railways hopes to get the Midland railway through'to the Cass by the end of the year, and when that point is readied the. trip from ChrLstchurch to Greymoutli can be done in one day.

The Auckland "Herald" estimates tliat —in spite of the talk about money bemg tight, and the prospects bad for the winter —for the next few weeks an average of £3OOO a week will he spoilt on various theatrical and other shows in the city.

Owing to the unsatisfactory slate of affairs in connection with the Temuka Municipal Band a meeting of guarantors of the debt on the band instruments and others was held, and" on the motion of Mr J. M. Twomey it was decided to impound the instruments until such time lis a new band could be formed and thffc Mr Cross be appointed custodian of the instruments and ether .property of the ba'nd.

At A meeting of the Diocesan Standing Committee at Christchurch on Monday a letter was received from the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, expressing his own sense and that of his church officers of the kindly interest in the completion of St. Mary's Church, Timaru, evinced by the attendance of so manv of the clergy of the diocese at the dedication services. It was resolved that the Standing: Committee offers its warm congratulations to the archdeacon and his people on the completion of so noble and beautiful a church. A letter on the matter" of the. Rcaeonsfield finances" was referred to Archdeacon Harper. At a meeting at Christchurch uuder the auspices of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, to ./discuss matters in connection with debt collecting:, the following resolution was carried: —"(1) That as it is impossible in many cases, for retail traders and professional men to obtain in the Magistrate's Court an order for the payment of debts incurred by persons who are / in receipt of steady wages, this meeting of Christehurch traders is of opinion that immediate steps should be taken with a view to getting the law altered, so that magistrates shall be required, where it is proved that a debtor summoned before them earns over the sum of £2 per week. to. give an order for the attachment of the wares of <="" h debtor until the debt is discharged." SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE.MENTS. . Morton and Pearson—Sell mutton, fruit, produce, etc., to-day. O'Callaghan and Co.—Sale of highclass tweeds to-day. Guinness and" LeCren—Clearing sale 28th inst. ■■.-,.,,, ... i C.F.CA.— Special entries 'lattersalls on Saturday.. ■ - , Dalgety and Co.—St; Andrews saie on Fridav. Albury sale 26th inst. Gordon' P. Wood—Shop ancl bouse to let. R. Leslie Orhell—Wants to lease house. ;, ■ Rooms and to let—Apply to Guinnessf and LeCren. Miss McLaren—Wants general for Cannington. A.J.W., P.O. box 40, Wellington — Partnership wanted. N.Z. Clothing: Factory—Prices of boys' suits.

S.C. Rugby 'Union —Tournament oil Mondav next. ilr James Craigic's election committor —Meet to-morrow. . .Tolln Jackson and Co. —Large stocks timber, etc. Commissioner of Crown Lauds—limbe>- fer sale.

R. Sommerville—Golden testimony to liv"V tonic. Funeral noH'-e —By W. J. Lister. "\Va nteds—.Five notices.