TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13916, 29 May 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The 'Rev. S. Xixon will preach in Chalmers Church to-morrow. Mr J. Craigie's committees meet at Hutchison's rooms on Monday evening next at S o'clock.

Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract acts in a natural manner first uj>on the stomach, creating an appetite, for nourishing food makes rich, red blood, promotes sound sleep and builds up the weakened depleted system. 30 In St. Mary's Church to-morrow, being Whit Sunday, there will be two celebrations of Holy Communion, one at 8.30 a.m. and the other at mid-day. The offertory collections will be devoted to the Avork of tho Melanesian Mission.

A special meeting of the Clandeboye School Committee arranged to hold a social on June 11th. The Committee decided to spare no pains in the matter, and already have the promise of a few musical items during intervals in the dancing. Three notices of motion have been given for next week's meeting of the Mackenzie County Council. Two relating to the rates to be struck, in the third.. Air Guthrie is to move in the direction of reopening the question of the Eversley watermill tail-race. The rates struck in the city of Auckland total 2s in the £. made up of a general rate of 11.U.1 in the £; a library rate of rid in the £; a

charitable aid rate of 3d in the £: a sanitation rate of l.Jd in the £ : and water rates of varying amounts from 1 per cent, upwards.

A statement was made in the Geraldine Court last week, in the case of Scott v. Alulhern, that defendant's mother had made a certain offer in respect of the custody of a child. This lady desires to contradict the statement made, as no.such offer had been submitted.

.Mr F. K. Flatman has received notice from the Hon. J. A. Millar that he accepts the invitation of the Geraldine people to meet a deputation respecting the stoppage of the express trains at Orari. Owing to the session coming on shortly, however, Mr Millar will not be able to conic to Geraldine for some considerable time. Miss Chrissio Smith received news last mail from her brother, Mr H. Xevill Smith, that some of her flower paintings are at present on exhibition at Goekes' Art Gallery, Berlin. Victoria street 10, the most elite and modern gallery in Berlin. Miss Smith, who spent part of her eight years' stav in Europe, in Paris, lias been asked to form a circle for French reading and conversation. The Rev. D. McXicoll, of Christchurch, will preach in Wesley Church to-morrow morning, and in the evening the Rei#. W. Baumber will take for his subject "A Great Singer and His Songs," in commemoration of the bi-centenary of Charles Wesley, the poet of the great revival. The hymns to be sung will all be by lum. Anniversary services will be conducted at Waimataitai by the Rev. W. Baumber in the morning and the Rev. D. McXicoll in the evening. The annual tea etc., will be held next Thursday.

U the meeting of the Harbour Board vosterday. the secretary appealed for "the protection of the chairman against a remark made by Mr Turnbull when he said that "the secretary had talked all round the subject and in a manner which reminded him of alocal preacher." The secretary said he must appeal to the Board to protect him from such remarks which wore not at all in keeping w'ith the dignity of the position of a member of the Board. The chairman said he hoped that Mr Tiirnbull would refrain from adding these little embellishments to anything he might have to say. In replv to hostile criticisms on t.i'e new Government House, Mr Campbell, the Government architect, says that the working drawings are not actually completed vet. The flat pictures on which the disparaging comment was based were reproduced from rough •reometrical sketches. ■ The purpnso was to "ivc a faint idea of the extent •ind "oneral arrangement of the bmldin"s."but thev could not possibly give anything like a correct impression of how the finished structure would appear. As a matter of fact, after the roii"h sketch was drawn, the plans were modified, and the changes include the breaking up of the ridging. It is possible that an unpretentious tower liiav lie added, but this point has not vet been decided on. Mr Campbell claims that when the designs are finished they will provide a house which will not deserve the strictures that have been passed on tin; rough incomplete sketches. He also points out that being restricted to timber instead of brick, imposes limitations in the way of securing iniprcssivencss or dignity.

WHAT TO PATENT FOR PROFIT. Have I a patent." or in other words, have I a patentable invention? To be patentable rn. invention must not have been known to anyone before its inventor, and it must be useful. If it possesses these two good points, it has a chance, but if in addition it is an mprovement upon something in general use. sav, for instance, if it is an unbreakable incandescent mantle, the inventor may consider himself made for life. But in order to make such an invention a success, he must produce a mantle that will illuminate as well as the present maiitle. and have in addition the advantage of being unbreakable. It seems simple enough. Is it not a wonder it has never been discovered. Just how far your invention is patentable, what you can claim, and what you had best leave out. can all be had bv consulting Henry Hughes. Patent 'Agent (A.R. Holdship, Manager) at his offices. 183 Hereford Street. Christe.hurch. A perusal of the firm's pamphlet "Advice to Inventors" will be time well spent by". anvone interested in inventions. In order to succeed as an inventor it is necessary to strive to improve things widely used. That which will produce anything in a better, quicker or cheaper wav than'formerlv is patont--•■blc. J. E~. S. Jackson. Stafford St.. Timaru agent for Henry Hughes...

The banks will be closed on Thursday. Jims 3rd, for the Prince of Wales birthday. The annual concert in connection with the Pleasant Point District High School will be held on Friday, Juno 1.1. The concert will be followed by a dance.

The team from the Tiinaru Golf Club to play. against Temuka will leave by drag from the Empire corner on Mondav morning at "!) o'clock. Twosomes wi'll be played in the morning and foursomes iii the afternoon.

Several boys have been making a nuisance of themselves in the vicinity of Caroline Bay lately, and yesterday half-a-dozen received notices to appear before the Juvenile Court on Monday to answer to charges of throwing stones and otherwise offending against the bv-laws.

For the past week a series of thefts of tools has been perpetrated at the boarding house kent by Mrs Wakefield and yesterday at 3 p.m. a man named John* Scranbery was smartlv arrested by Detective MeLeod and charged u'ith stealing carpenters tools, valued £o, from~ Mr W. S. McWhirk, an inmate of the establishment. The accused will appear at the Court this morning and it is possible that a. furtlier charge may be. preferred against him.

The Waimate Technical Classes Debating Society held an open social on Thursday night. There was a, good attendance of members and friends. The President A. C. Middleton) welcomed the visitors and spoke briefly on the objects of the society. A very interesting programme was then presented and fully appreciated by those present. The orchestra under the Iter. .Father Anbrv played several selections. Yo'-al items wero'given by Mrs J>gaii, and Messrs H. Fergusson and Wallace, piano solo bv Miss Middleton and cello solo bv Mr P.. Logan, and elocutionary itcmsVere largely in evidence Messrs J H. Moore. J. B. Milsom, G. Pitcaithlr and G. Campbell providing recitations. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the performers, and Mr Piteaithlv set forth the claims of the society, and technical classes generally for support. The annual distribution of prizes of the Winchester St. John's Sunday School and the gift auction were held in the Sundav school room on .Inursdav evening. The fiear, Rev. J. M. Adcock, presided. ifnd Miss Moore, superintendent of the Sunday School, was also on the platform. The chairman explained the reasons for postponing the gathering. He hoped they had not been disappointed. He complimented the children oir their lent attendance, an average ot •->< out of a roll number of <i4. Ke referred to the retirement of two of the teachers. Miss X<dl o'ite and Miss Nelbe Pliilp. and wished them long and happy lives.' Mr Adcock urged upon the children the need for the formation of good habits. Mr W. Stewart, in a short address." exhorted his hearers to do all in their power to assist in the work of the church, and to exercise a pious faith —no matter what their troubles were they should not let them interfere with their religious life. Mr Adcock then distributed the prizes, each recipient being heartily applauded.

At the sitting of the Supreme Court which opens in Timaru on Tuesday next, the following criminal cases will be heard:—James. Aeneas and Donald Chisholm will be charged with an aggravated assault at Sutherlands, and Thomas and Henry Cox will stand their trial on a charge of robbery with violence. Isaac Baigent will stand his trial on a charge of rape, and W. W. Thomson, who has pleaded guilty to a. charge' of forgery and uttering, will come ui) for sentence. On the civil side there will be a claim for £IOOO damages, brought by George Selbic, fanner, of, Clareniont, against A. J. Manchester. ..of Waimate. and John and Cecil Shaw, of Timaru. the claim being for the death of Jessie Elizabeth Selbic. who lost her life as the result of an accident in which a motor car and a horsed vehicle were concerned. On behalf of the plaintiff. Mr S. Solomon, K.C.. of Dunedin, has been retained, and Mr Raymond and Mr Rolleston ivill appear for the defendants. There will be an application for divorce by Mrs S. Oarmichael. Probate will be applied for in respect of the wills of the late T. H. Stocker, Matthew Driscoll. and J. Mcllwrick. On Thursday the Waimate Hunt Club met at Kia Ora, the homested of the Master, Mr J. B. Bowker. Hounds were thrown off in the home paddock and a hare found, which made for the road and doubled back to a stubble paddock. Heading away for Mr Smith's she took the, field into Mr Vv. Meddlicott's property over the lull and on to new grass where only the huntsman and whip were allowed to follow. Hounds hunting very steadily went on over stiff wire country into Mr where the hare was bowled over in the open. On throwing off in Mr Bowker's several paddocks" were drawn blank, hounds at last found and led the field into Mr D'Auvergne's property on to Mr Carter's, but lost on the mad. The next hare found in a ploughed paddock gave a "ood run of about two miles over nice hunting country, then on the road and into Messrs Montgomery s .which, boinf prohibited, hounds had to be whipW off, after almost accounting for the quarry. The last run o! the dav was from Mr D'Auvergne's Sherwood Estate, where the "are was lost dav was from MrD'Auvergne stoSheiwhere the hunting party was most courteously entertained.

An astronomer great, he was sittisg out AVith ' his telescope turned'to the stars, . ,1 ii i i AVheu to his surprise, there flashed down from the skies A most palpable message from Mars. He did not understand, but a code book at hand. AVhich lie hastened at once to procure, . Made the message quite plain—. Influenza again, Can vou send us AVoods' Peppermint Cure?"... 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. Ihc answer is: Purchase a tin of RED CROSS OTNTMENT, the mighty healer, and keep it as a household neccssitv. It has been proved to be the safest, surest, and most effective remedv pvt discovered in cases of owns,' scalds, cuts, ulcers, etc.... HELPLESS AS A BABY. The man or woman who is suffering from Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, or other complaints arising from uric acid poisoning, is oftentimes as helpless as a baby, the stiffened muscles and joints cause intense torture, and frequently reduce the victim to a state of utter helplessness.' Don't remain the victim of Rheumatism. Take RHEUMO: the modern antidote for uric acid poisoning. RHEUMO is a scientific preparation, to be taken inwardlv. RHEUMO gives prompt relief: with the first dose the pain and swelling usuallv disappear, and a cure is c-enerallv affected within 24 hours. Sold hi- all chemists and storekeepers at 2s Gd and 4s 6d per bottle...

Mr C. J. Parr, chairman of the Auckland Board of Education, says that too much attention is being paid to the '* frills" of education', brushwork and the like, to the negicct of more important subjects.

At the North Canterbury Fanners' Tniou Provincial Conference on Thursday a motion that the union assist the promoters to secure the carrying out of the Christchurch ship canal scheme was negatived by 13 votes to 2. The objection to the scheme wns that it must involve rates on tlip country lands. Air Lcadley. in supporting the motion said he believed that the canal can be made both an engineering and a commercial success, but the time was not ripe for it. He added that unless the Lyttelton Harbour Bnsu-d laid itself out to cater for the Mid-Caa,' Guinness and LeCreu, IJtd., will sell by public auction, at their Tiinaru land salerooms, on Saturday next, on account of the exors. of'the late W. S. Pearse, five years' leases of very desirable farms containing f52 acres and 253 acres situate at yashdykc and Seadown. The sale "offers a good opportunity for farmers, graziers, and dairymen, ito secure land conveniently situated to railway, saleyards, creamery, and Timaru. The sale will be held at 2 o'clock.

Mr Frederick Moore, rho will give a recital iu Timaru shortly began his career as pianoforte soloist at the aire of seven years, and recently gave his twenty-third pianoforte Tccital in London. * Concerning his twenty-sfirst recital, the London "Standard" says: — "Iu spite of the dense fog in and around Bond street last night, many people managed successfully to grope their way to the Aeolian Hall, where Mr Frederick Moore was- giving his ■ 21st piano recital. Jt is hardly necessary to add that Mr Moore is no stranger to London concert-goers, and his performance last flight in every way bore out the favourable opinions repeatedly expressed liefore these recitals came of age." The management of the Timaru recital have beeu fortunate in securing ;thc new Wesley Hall, as neither the Theatre nor the 'Assembly Booms were available on the only evening Mr Moofe could come to Timaru, viz" Friday, June 11th. Tickets for the recital oia\j now be obtained at Begg's and the Bresden. A general meeting! of the South Canterbury Poultry Society was held in- Hutchison's rooms Hast night, about five-and-twenty members being present, and Mr S. R. [Burns, president, in the chair. A letter was received from the South Island Poultry Association notifying that [ the half-yearly-meeting would be held at Ashburton at the time of the Champion Show (.Tune 12th). Messrs A. J. Chalmers and G. H. Blair were appointed delegates from tins society, and they were instructed to oppose the holding of more than two general meetings of the association in the year. It was announced that Mr G. Cox had offered a special prize of half a guinea, tor the exhibitor winning most firsts m canarv classes. It was decided to invite tenders for the carting m connection with the society's show on ioth and 9P,th prox.. to be in by next meetin"-, (loth prox"/. Tnoniries are being made from Ir.veroargill and Dunedm, Christchurch and Bangiora, as well as from South Canterbury, regarding the forthcoming show, entries for which close on the 12th. Port Lvttelton has been much crowded with shipping lately, and difficulty has been found in keeping those berthed at work, for want of trucks. the " Press" savs there is a good supply ot labour. On Thursday there were 2b vessels of .all sizes iu port, including eight large oversea steamers, and the * total tonnage was 81,000. The " Lyttelton Times" says: The most remarkable feature of the outward loading is not so much the great rush in a short period, but the phenomenal gram export. Not since the South Alrican war has so much grain been shipped away. Then, too, the grain consisted chieflv of oats, and went to the seat of war. At present, the fine wheat yield of Canterbury has.resulted in the shipment of big wheat cargoes for the United Kingdom, requiring almost a fleet for their carriage, and calculated to fill quite a gap in the hungry grain market of the Old Country, where the bread bill is an increasing item just now. The steamer Elsa will leave Lyfctelton to-morrow with 60.000 sacks of oats, half of which came from Timaru. Twelve thousand sacks are being slung into the Langton Grange for Avoumouth. The Agapant Ims will take about 20,000 sacks of grain, and will fill up at Timaru. Then the National Mortgage and Agency Company has tli-J big. barque Annesley, carrying 27.000 or 30,000 sacks of wheat, which will leave for the United Kingdom in a few weeks. Several odd thousand sacks of grain have for months pastbeen 'going out of New Zealand by the various regular Home vessels, and the total grain export from the Dominion this season .should be one which will be instructive in its statistical aspect, and especially cheerful to Canterbury people.

Dredge 350 has shifted her moorings to the middle of the north berth of the new wharf site, where she is dredging in very stiff yellow clay. We thank the public of South Canterbury, for their liberal support in the past, thereby enabling us to procure a larger and more varied stock of the highest grade of boots and shoes, which has been the means of placing us at the top of the tree. Signed, J. W. Souter...

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 are 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 six shillings which is the charge for cleaning and pressing the suit. This department is another addition to Alfred J. Stephens (opposite the post office), who is saving his customers thirty to forty shillings per suit made to their measure at'from 57s 6d to 72s 6d. and the public are saving money when they buy their mercery and clothing from him. It is an energetic firm and studies the public's iutcrest...

There's nothing that conveys so much comfort for so little money as our hot water bags. They outwear the majority of bags owing to their better quality and being freshly made and free froin perish, do not crack or burst. Prices from 5s to 10s 6d according to size, cither with or without oovers°from L. B. James, Dispensing Chemist, Timaru...

MONEY IS FBEQUENTLY LOST By traders sending out goods on credit to unknown buyers in other parts of the Dominion. Avoid the risk by consigning your goods through us on the CO.D. system. "We not only forward the goods, but collect amount of your invoice, including freight and insurance, against delivery. It is a. convenient system—a money-saving system. Consignees all over the Dominion appreciate it. The N.Z, Express Co., Lt*L Offices all towns. ... Business cares make aching beads — but no matter. Stearns' Headache Cure stops the pain quickly, makes your bead ready for business again. Twcntv million people use it. Is a. box.. .20

The following is the Rev. D. C. Bates' general weather forecast: — "Moderate to strong winds bet-ween south and west are probable, with fair weather generally. In the extreme south the conditions are still somewhat unsettled, but elsewhere the indications are favourable to a continuance of jantiT cyclonic weather." ;

The ladies of Knox Church held a sale of work on Thursday afternoon, and in the evening a number of musical items were given and supper provided. The attendance was affected by a, number of other meetings and entertainments being held at the same time, but a fair sum was realised for the object in view—improvements on church property, bury trade it would lose it altogether.

The Monday night's lecture before St. Mary's Young Men's Society promises to" be exceptionally interesting. The lecturer, Mr Edgar Stead, is wellknown as a field naturalist and photographer of bird life, having lectured before the Australasian Institute for the advancement of science at its meeting two or three years ago. On that occasion the lecture proved so interesting that Mr Stead was requested to repeat it in public, aiid the repetition drew a very large audience. The lecture is free, aud the public are cordially invited. Ample seating accommodation will be provided in St. Mary's Hall, and lovers of nature should not miss this opportunity of studying native birds in their homes. Business men find Zymole Trokeys a great convenience. A box is easily carried aud there's nothing .so good for hoarseness and coughs. 28 Parliament meets in the course of the next few clays, and M.P's could not do better Thau equip themselves with all available information, regarding the hoot trade. The- Custom's tariff has some particulars in respect to the boot trade. The proprietor of Souters Boot Store will he pleased to supply facts and figures to dispel the erroneous ideas, entertained by some members. At the same time, members can avail themselves of the opportunity of procuring at our establishment, a., pair of Britjsh boots, made by British workmen, arid of solid English leather, not gaol manufacture cardboard boots Souters let the other fellow trade with the cardboard boots...

Next time you have a disagreeable cou<di, don't let it wear you out. Get a box of Zvmole Trokeys: they'll loosen the cough and stop irritation. ' ..i

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...

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 pinnos 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, Rflnisch, Bohm and the greatest of all "the Steinway." All the leading pianists of the world use pianos of which the Dresden has the sol© control throughout the Dominion. A ww Broadwood player piano jnot unpacked. Come and hear this wonderful" musical instrument...

Golf enthusiasts and beginners are respectively requested to note that they cannot possibly do better than pay a call to Mr F. Tasker's sporting depot, where you can get a choice of only the very finest quality of golf clubs at wholesale price. If yon want a few of the best halls ever made get a few Dimples at 0n0e...

Build up your strength and protect yourself from coughs .and colds betaking Baxter's orange quinine wine. Price 2s 6d, from J. Baxter, chemist, Timaru...

Mr Walter Trafford. Pharmaceutical Chemist by Exam., High-street, West Maitland, N.S.W., writes: "T 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. T invariably use it in my own family and have derived such benefit from it that wjion T am, asked to recommend a. good medicine T unh'esitatincly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For qnlo «vf>rvwhere...

When iu need of- a throat relief got Zymole Trokeys. They are the most improved form of medication for an irritated throat or a tight cough. A . SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE MENIS. Wright. Stephens.o:i and Co. —Horse sale Diincdin. 3rd June. N.Z.L. and. M.A. Co.—Point sale on Mondav. , Dalgety and Co.—Sale at Point Monday. . Jonas and Co.—Sell effects in bankruptev, produce, etc., to-day. Guinness and LeCren—Point sale on Monday, Geraldine Wednesday,, cornsacks for sale. C.F.C.A.— Washdyke sale ■.l uesday, Geraldine Wednesday. N.M. and A. Co.—Point sale Monday, Washdyke /Tuesday. Geraldine Wednesday, town section sth Juno. Morton*and Pearson—Sell mutton, produce, etc., to-day. O'Callaghan and Co.—Live stoe.v, farm, furniture, etc., to-day. James Granger—Shares" for salc._ N.Z. Insurance Co. —Business notice. Theatre Boyal—Sherwood's pictures to-night. 1.1. Sommervillc—New lot golt requisites. Pipe Band —Social on June Jiul. ■Smithfield emnloyees—Annual ball June 9th. Nora Dene —The latest millinery. S.C. Jockey Club —Nominations for committee. Black and Son —Turnip crop and hut for sale. G. Pearson—Bargains m school books. Westropp Bros. —-Found retriever

dod. . r Ilonnld L. Fislici— Buyer of isirin produce. Auto car —On view tins morning. H. H. Webb—Farms and town properties. . Pleasant Point District High School —Concert June lltli. Mrs J. Suudboru— Up-to-date diningrooms. Sundav services—St. Mary \s, \\ osIcviui, Chalmers, and Trinity. 'Miss Chrissie Smith—Classes for dancing and painting. Si. Marv's Young Men s Society— Lecture by Mr Stead. Bank holiday—On Jhursday, 3rd June. Mr Craigie's committee —Meet on Mnndav evening. Timaru Borough Council —Teiu'crs for sewer and drainasze contract. ■■ W. K.McGrath—Visits Dunediu this week. Lock "Williams —Special notices re music and dancing. Bailantyne and Co. —Details of infants' goods. "N.Z. railways —Train .arrangements June'3rd. Funeral —Bv' "W. J. Lister.. "Wanteds—Three notices.

Among the speakers at Hie dinner to Messrs Jones and Kvans, tlm larmers representatives before the. iarm JiHbour Commission, were .Messrs John Talbot and James Hay. of South Canterbury. -Mr Hay s;-id that as a professional man lie could appreciate the task a :com;>lishcd by Messrs J«nie«. Evans and Arland. They had dealt successfully with an enormous number of witnesses, and had succeeded in bringing out in evidence the vital points at issue. They had done their work extremely well. A very striking: fact that emerged from the enquiry was the very fine and good relations exivtinu between master and ft-i n in the agricultural industry in Canterbury.