TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13920, 3 June 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Tt was mentioned by His Honour Mr Justice Demiiston at thoSimrenie Conrt yesterdav that when cattle arc impounded from un fenced l=uid, no damages can he claimed, but only driving and poundage fees.

The official opening of the Timaru Pnblic Library reading room will take place this afternoon, with a little citable e»remoi>v. Tlio M°vnr and the president of the late Mechanics' Institute, and possibly others, will have a few remarks to make on the importance of the institution. Letters from beyond New Zealand, addressed :—Miles-,. Archer and Co.. Timaru ; Mathew L. Marshall. Winchester; Miss Jessie Aitken. Wailii: AV. B. Baker, Timaru; T: Dent. Pareora E.: W. T. Ritchie, Timaru; Harry Wolpast, Pareora E.; and Wm. Aitken. Cave, are lying at the Timaru post office unclaimed. The steamer Elsa left Lyttelton on Tuesday for St. Vincent, for orders, ■with a cargo of -wheat- consisting of A 8,304 sacks. The steamer was load -d at Timaru and Lyttelton by Messrs Friedlander Bros., of Ashbnrton. and carries the largest cargo of wheat ever sent out of the Dominion by one firm in one ship.

Dr Gabites gave a lecture to women in the Technical School yesterday afternoon, on the objects of the Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children. There were about twenty present, and the lecturer dealt with various errors which mothers uninstructed in right ways are apt to make in dealing with themselves and their children. The lecture was by way of introduction to a regular class to which Sister Alice, the Plunket nurse, is to act as instructor. A"t the monthly meeting of the Geraidine Domain Board on Tuesday, permission was given to the Bowling Club Uf cut turf to form their green, and also to have certain trees cut near the green. It was decided to apply to the Government for a grant for keeping down noxious weeds in the Park The Treasury notified that £2-3 had been toaid on that (account. Provisional permission was -granted to the Geraldine Hockey Club and to a proposed schoolgirls' club, to use the oval in the Park. Accounts amounting to £6 los were passed.

A rather unusual procedure had to be adopted at the Supreme Court in j Traiara yesterday. When a jury was being empanelled it was Found after the right of challenge had been exercised that there were two short of a complete, jury. " "What is to be done." asked His Honour. Then addressing the Crown solicitor. he said. " Von know. Mr "White, the course you can adopt." '* Yes,'' replied Mr White. "T pray a tales..'' " Very well." said His Houour, "lock the doors.'' The doors of the Court were locked, and the deputy sheriff (Mr Tayler) was called upon to exercise his right to complete the iury panel by calling upon two persons from the audience assembled in Court. Tin's he did. and the business proceeded. The monthly meeting of the Pleasant Point School Committee was held on Monday evening. Present: Messrs Saunders (chairman), Oborn, Dossett, Lanrenson, E. Halstead. D. Miller, and Dr Paterson. Correspondence was read from the Young Men's Bible Class for the use of pianos, forms, and boiler for a social in the 1 technical school. Granted on payment of a small fee. It was decided to erect a small bridge over the creek in the. horse paddock, and Messrs Saunders, Halstead, and Oborn were appointed to see to the matter. The report of the sub-committee re fencing and crossing was received, and members expressed satisfaction with the work. Mr Saunders considered that the Education Board should pay half the cost of the crossing, and on his motion it was decided to make application to this effect. Mr Oborn was appointed to make inquiries re dynamiting willow trees in the creek. The concert committee reported that all arrangements were made for the concert on June 11th, and that an excellent programme would be submitted. Dr Paterson stated that Mr Oborn and he had visited the school. He pointed out some faults in the sanitary arrangements, and advised application to the Board. He thought the walls looked very bare, and that some pictures oF historical and geographical interest should be obtained. He considered that such pictures would lie of inestimable value in the teaching of history and geography, and that they would have a refining effect on the* children. The highest educational authorities believed that the bare look should be taken from the rooms, and that they should be made as attractive as possible. He thought that £~> should be spent on pictiires. It w-as decided to write to the Education Board re sanitary matters. Mr Saunders explained that nothing could be done with re"nrd to pictures, until the grounds had been fixed up. They were at present waiting for the plan which the surveyor was preparing. The headmaster's report showed that the attendance had been seriously affected bv measles during the week. A penny roneert had been held bv the children, who wished to donate the proceeds to the Barclay memorial fund, and £1 13s had been netted. A discussion arose as to whether it was advisable to close the primary department, and it was finally decided to keep oj>eii as long as possible. T)r Paterson kindly offered to visit the school next day to se«> if there were any suspects. Members thought the penny concert a good idea, as the children vrer<> given an opportunity of subscribinc to a worthy cause. Account? were oa.«ed for • payment, and the t.-uiiinrittoe rose.

The card tournament of the, Friendly Societies will bo continued this evening at Cook's rooms, the players being the 1.0.0. F., A.(J., and the Hibernians. Uis Honour Mr Justice Dennistou remarked at the .sitting of the Supreme I'ourt yesterday thaty In- had long noticed that there wen- always good jurymen at Timaru. '•There seems," said His Honour, "to be a .superior class of juryiiHii here.''

To-day at 11 a.m. the hounds will he at Mr C. X. Orbell's. The point-to-point steeplechases which were originally fixed for next Thursday, the 10th. have been postponed until the following Thursday. June 17th, at 2 p.m. The Ashburton Borough Council has had an offer for their waterworks loan at par for 5 per cent., less '. per cent, for commission. The Christchnrch City Council have, money to spare. They offered the Ashburton Council £4OOO to £SOOO at seven days' call.

The following is Dr Sydney J. Cook's register for Slay of the weather at Fairlie:—Rain fell on five davs. total fall 0.63 inches: heaviest fall,' 0.2-3 on the 10th. Coldest day 21 dog. on SOth. Average rainfall for Slay for previous ten years, 1.66 inches.

The Canterbury Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association will hold an important sale of furniture at Ashfield, i Temuka. to-day, on account of the executors in the estate of the late Sirs Job Brown. The furniture and effects are of an exceptionally high order, and on account of. the large amount to be offered the sale will commence at 11 a.m. In addition to the furniture four quarter-acre sections will bo sold. Tho Woodbury Sforris Tube Club held a most successful social at which nearly sixty couples attended, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Various members of the Cluh supplied music, and the services of M.C., which were both well appreciated. There were card tables for those who did riot dance, and a bountiful supply of provisions for all. The Cluh henefited to the extent of considerahly over £2. and heartily thank those who assisted to make the evening so successful. Sherwood's Pictures will reopen this evening with an entirely pew set of films. Being a special holiday, the management have secured an up-to-date supply for the occasion, and they can be shown for to-night only, as tho usual change takes place on Friday. Tt is the professor's intention to keep faith with the public regarding changing his programme. Among the star films will be shown the King's recent visit to Berlin, Saved hy his Dog, a true story of a faithful animal, The Naughty Princess, and others. .The first section of the beauty comixrtition will be shown, and being. a holiday, together with this fine entertainment, a full house is expected.

Very few people, says the "Wellington t'P°st," realise how many cables are connected with the coasts of New Zealand. On the New Zealand coast, for instance, there are the following cables:—Six across Cook Strait, one across Foveaux Strait from Bluff, one from the mainland to Centre Island. Foveaux Strait, one from Bluff to Dog Island, one from the mainland to Stephen's Island, one across the French Pass, one across the Croixcllcs harbour, one across Tory Channel, one from tin; mainland to East CapQ, which has just been repaired, one from the mainland to Great Barrier Island, and several across the Auckland harbour. The Tufanekai is primarily a cablerepairing ship, and she is to be kent for this work only in future, and laid up when not so engaged. Mr Slowey, the contractor for the new wharf, has a. number of men employed there now, and yesterday they were shifting a donkey engine for the pile-driver from the railway to the root of the wharf. A number of piles have been pointed and shod ready for use. Experts declare them to be a very fine lot. with one or two exceptions that have been sent by mistake, and should have gone elsewhere for a lighter job. One pile lias been condemned, this being tke stick of which mention was made the other day, for the peculiarity in its latest growth due to the effort of the tree to cure the mischief made by surfaceworking scrubs. Possibly it was the damage done by the grubs that spoiled the stick, which shows practically no sap-wood at the small end. The weather in this neighbourhood is in a peculiar condition. A rather thick cloud high overhead made a complete canopy except for a bright and wide rift over the ranges, and something in the condition of the air made it a. sounding board that distributed the creaking of the dredge all over the town. The air at the ground Was almost calm, but its motions were curiously irregular, smoke from chimneys not far apart floating off in* different directions; and sometimes one stream of smoke started in one direction and then ris]y Societies will be continued this sort of weather is generally supposed to indicate that a storm is in progress at some not very distant point. Perhaps it meant that the atmosphere hereabouts felt the approach of Mr Wraggc's "Bnddo," which he says is to affect all New Zealand within a few days. Late in the afternoon a light southerly and cool breeze set in. and the sky became dully overcast.

Zymole Trokeys are just the thing for hoarseness. " They clear the throat and soothe the irritated membrane. Absolutely harmless. 2

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A start will probably be made today with the trenching of the remainder of the West Belt for the completion of Craigie Avenue to the Main South road. Messrs Fibbes and Clymu are lending their traction engine and plough for the job. At the Court yesterday morning, before the Supreme Court sat, Sir M. White. J.P., tried one of the seamen of the s.s. Agapanthns on a charge of drunkenness. As the man had no effects no fine was inflicted, hut lie was convicted and discharged. Mr James Craigie's election committee are to entertain the membpr for Timaru at a social and dance in the Drill Hal! this evening, and a presentation (the nature of which is not disclosed) is to be made to him. The Hon. T. McTvcnzie will represent the Cabinet at the gathering. Mr T. Buxton. M.P. for Geraldine. and Sir F. R. Flatman, have also promised to attend. An excellent musical programme lias been arranged, and after the presentation, a dance will be held. The committee have worked hard to ensure, success, and there will no doubt he a large attendance. The biannual meeting of the Timaru Carpenters' Industrial Union of Workers was held in Hutchison's tea-rooms last night. There was a good attendance and Mr G. Shelley, president, occupied the chair. The president is elected every half vear. and Mr Shelley was unanimously re-elected. Tt was decided to form branelies of the Union throughout South Canterbury, and a strong executive was elected to consider a new award to he asked, for in September next when the existing award will expire. Tt was also decided to take steps to form a Trades' and Labour Council in Timaru. The " Weekly Press " came out in n striking cover this week, for its "Empire* Day " number, a front cover in red, white and blue, the- Union Jack conspicuous in the middle, with the legend beneath. "Si vis Paeem. para Bellum." The pictorial supplement within is entirely Imperial, the pictures representing many of the Empire Day demonstrations. Ashburton furnishes one of the most respectable examples. Timaru is represented by the parade of Primary School Cadets. The cadets do not come out well, butithc school does. There are interesting portraits of Empire builders, explorers, warriors, and statesmen, and of the heads of the Royal family. A striking group picture of the native races' of the British Empire illustrates about- fifty different j peoples. A two-page map of the world is marked black for the fragments of the Empire, a reduction of the Navy League map. It gives the impression that- if this scattered Empire has to be defended by .sea, its defence needs a nig navy. A picture of the "Press" Company's now offices fitly decorates the last cover page. The Sailors' R<?st Committee held its monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Stead reported a greater attendance of sailors for a month than since October last; 120 sailors paid 175 visits. Mr Stead says: "Many of the men expressed their surprise and pleasure at the appearance of our homely little Rest and numbers have •••wnred us that for comfort and homeliness we :tre second to none. This is always "iir aim to make the Rest as much like home as possible. Again we. have to refer to the amount of correspondence that is written hy the meu during their stay. I have posted seores of letters for the men mvself this month, and thus try and keep them front* going up town." Mr Gillies had sent a ton of coal, which was much appreciated these cold evenings; Mrs SfeCahon sent a tin of biscuits, and reading matter was received from Mesdames Cameron. McKay, Mcßeth, Hart. Tee van, Mr Bardsley and others. Votes of thailks were passed hy the meeting to all who so kindly remem'hered the Rest. It was decided to hold <weeklv services on Sunday evenings at the Rest, for the henefit of the sailors, the meetings to commence at S o'clock.

The monthly meeting of the' Waimataitai School Committee was held last night. Present —Messrs G. P. "Wood (chairman), W. Tank (lion, secretary), W. J. lVar.se, M. Evans, and J. Harrison. Apologies for absence wore received from Messrs G. 11. Joyce and K. .1. Penrose. The headmaster reported the number on the roll to be 212 boys and 182 girls; average attendance since the reopening of the school, boy* 191. girls 163. The measles had now died ont, and the attendance was greatly improving. The infant room was quite full, the partition required in Standard VI. room was to be put up by the Board's foreman of works. The' croquet lawn was out of order, and should he repaired. Ho enclosed £l2 subscribed by the parents of children towards the fuel fund. —The committee decided to spend up to £3 on repairs to the croquet lawn, to procure some blinds for two of the lower standard rooms, and to approach the Borough Council to ask that a damaged drain on the road in front of the school be repaired. The secretary was instructed to write to the Board of Education, asking how soon the school could he connected with the underground drainage system, and suggesting that it be done during the September holidays. The Board of Education advised that £lB os 6d for incidentals had been paid to the credit of the committee. Messrs Pearse awl Tank. as visitors, reported haying found everything' going along satisfactorily. Two fire screens were needed. Tt was decided to procure these, and to vote £2 2s to the school library. Accounts amounting to £3 or 3d were passed for payment, and the meeting closed.

Golf enthusiasts and beginners are respectively requested to note tliat 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 verv finest quality of golf clubs at wholesale price. If you want a few of the best balls ever made get a few Dimples at 0n0e... Build up your strength and protect yourself from coughs and colds by taking Baxter's orange quinine wine. Prico 2s Gd, from J: Baxter, chemist, Timaru...

There's nothing that conveys so much comfort for so little, money as our hot water hags. They outwear tho majority of bags owing to their better quality and being freshly made and free from perish, do not crack or burst. Prices from os to 10s 6d according to size, either with or without covers from \> B. James, Dispensing Chemist, Timaru... We thank tho public of South Canterbury, for their liberal support in tie past, thereby enabling us to procure a larger and more varied stock of the highest grfidc of boots and shoes, which has been the means of placing i"? at the top of the tree. Signed, J. W. Souter... »

There was a. sound of agony by night Of sneezing, wheezing, groaning, and of tears; It woke adiacent slumberors in a fright," And made them quake with superstitious fears: Yet 'twas no spook that Tent.tho midnight air, Or ghost, or goblin 'scaped from sepulchre, 'Twas onlv Binks' declaiming in despair— Hi- rr-U -n-ni ivor.so. and he'd no Woods' Peppermint Cure. ...

During Slay there were registered at Geraldine 10 births, 3 marriages, and o deaths. The bachelors of Pareora meet on Slonday next at Beaconsfield, to make arrangements for the annual ball.

Yesterday the police arrested a woman and a man for drunkenness, the latter offender was found to have no less than £'27 upon his person. The organ recitals given hy Sir Webb, in St. Slary's Church every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock, are very much appreciated by the many visitors who visit the church for the purpose of inspecting the new portions. Something in the nature of a function will take place at the Opihi bridge at 9.30 this morning, for the members of the Levels and Geraldine County Councils propose to meet at the new main road bridge, when a pile will be officially and ceremoniously driven, and probably some talk will be indulged in. The following is tho Rev. Sir Bates' forecast: "Unsettled and cloudy weather probably everywhere, high northerly winds prevailing with a falling harometer. The westerly wave of low pressure now operating in the south is likely to he followed hy mmisoonal rains in the north, the winds of these two disturbances somewhat modifying each other." A Christchnrch message says: —Sir Clement Wragge stated yesterday that judging by the pronounced curve, the disturbance " Buddo " would probably influence New Zealand for six days, the South Island more severely than the North. The probabilities were that there would be snow on the high country of the. South Island, and no doubt there would be rain. Twenty-two members of the Winchester Morris Tube Club fired on Slonday evening for a trophy presented by Sir* John Cliff. The winner was A. Wilson, with the first possible of the season. The following were the scores: —A. Wilson (scr) 35, T. Gillum (1) 3.5, T. Stone (1) 35. J. Cripps (scr) 3-1, A. Opic (2) 34, A. Gillum (4) 33, R, Sladdren (scr) 33, A. Cripps (scr) 31, T. Young (4) 31, A. Loudon (5) 31. L. Young (scr) 30. At the meeting of the Levels County Council yesterday, the proposed appointment of an agricultural instructor lor the South Canterbury district '.came up for discussion, and although it- was eventually decided to support the South Canterbury Education Board in the matter, Slessrs S. Cain and R. Parry were dissentients to the resolution, both voicing the opinion that such an official would be of little practical use to farmers in. the district. At tho Dunedin Winter Show, factory cheese and butter were prominent exhibits; the South Canterbury Dairy Factory showed in ' both classes. In the class for six Cheddar shaped and coloured th is < factory. was eleventh otit of twelve on the list,of total points, but the whole lot must have been very even for the twelfth was only S;V points behind the winners 94J. In the class for two cheese, white or coloured the South Canterbury factory was twelfth among thirteen exhibits, and here again there were only five points between first and last; and in loaf cheese was lowest among seven, 5J points below the highest. In butter the South Canterbury factory came out better. It took fourth place among eleven exhibitors in three hoxes for export, with 93J points (the winner 95); and second among ten in the one hox class, with 94 points, one less than the winner. The points were very even in the hu'tter classes also, the' highest being 95, the lowest 91 and 92.

A case involving Maori historv ■ and geneologv came before Mr G. Cruiksbank, S.M. at Tnvereargill. on Tuesdav, when Hannah Pohio Eickus. of Te'muka, claimed £75 compensation from W. Spencer (Bluff) for- alleged assault on April 11th. The plaintiff's case was that she was the daughter of Chief Pohio, one of the original owners- of Stewart Island,- who signed the document transferring it to the Government. One of the conditions of the transfer reserved mutton-bird-ing rights on the adjacent .islands to the families of the original owners. In April plaintiff proceeded to Owen's Island, and on endeavouring to land was repulsed bv defendant and his wife. Mr Moffett (for plaintiff) led evidence with a view to showing that, plaintiff had been knocked about in a cowardly and whollv unwarrantable manner. Mr Haggitt. for defendant, said there was no assault. Defendant used no more force than was necessary to make plaintiff leave. The island was vested in Spencer, Conpar.. and others as trustees for the Maori families entitled' to the mutton-birding rights of this and other islands. Pohio\s name appeared on the list of chiefs concerned as representative of the children of his first wife. Pohio had no rights himself, as Native law gives the husband no title to his wife's rights, and Pohio's daughter., the plaintiff, had therefore no share in the mutton-birding rights. She was a trespasser on Owen's Island, and the littlo. force used to remove her was iustifiabln. The case stands adjourned to the loth inst.

Get an insurance policy against headache —the name is Stearns' Headache Cure. Tfc will drive away any headache in a few minutes, and leave vou feeling iike yourself again. Is a box. 3o Parliament meets in the course of the next few days, and M.P's could not do better than equip themselves with all available information, regarding the boot trade. The Custom's tariff has some peculiarities in respect to the boot trade. The proprietor of Soutcrs 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, :i pair of British boots, made by British workmen, and of solid English leather, not gaol'manufacture cardboard boots. Souters let the other fellow trade with the cardboard boots... 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... Jlr 11. Somnierville. chemist. Stafford street, has just landed a. fresh consignment of golf- balls, including such favourites as Express. Dimple, Kcd Dot, Black Dot, etc., as well as a specially selected range of golf clubs and all golfers' renuisites. All balls are guaranteed fresh and straight from the makers, and. prices are reasonably low compatible with first quality. ... Owing to an unusually large number of exchanges made recently in this district- for new pianos, the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., is in a position to offer some splendid bargains in second-hand pianos and also two harmoniums in firstrate condition. Prices from seven pounds upwards.. The Dresden still leads in all qualities English and German instruments, Broadwood, Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Bohm and the greatest of all "'the Steinway." All the., leadins pianists of the world use pianos of which the Dresden has the sole control throughout the Dominion. A new Broadwood player piano juot unpacked Come and hear this wonderful musical instrument...

The New Zealand Coxing championsiiips will be held at Dunedm on July 22nd and 23rd.

A question was asked at the meeting of the Levels County Council yesterday as to whether the South Canterbury Dairy Company had complied with a. notice served on them two months ago, calling upon them to clear broom on their roadline at Maori Hill. in reply, it was said that the notice had not been complied with. The Council decided to send out 34 other notices yesterday to clear gor.se. Under the Act the Council has power to do the work at the expense of those who should do it, alter two months' notice lias been given.

Meynell and Gumr's Dramatic Company bad every reason to be satisfied with the reception accorded them at the Theatre lloyal again last night, when they staged Arthur Shirley's popular iour-act play '•The Stopmother." There was an excellent house, and the audience was a very appreciative one. The play was splendidly staged, and brimful as it is of interesting situations, ail of which were made the most of by those sponsible for the interpretation of the play, the piece went with a vim that was entirely pleasing. Miss .Beatrice Holloway, always a favourite, easily held her place in popular esteem. Miss Lillian Meyers (the stepmother.) was decidedly successful in her .'atber taxing role, and all the other characters i?i a uniformly good cast, were well sustained.

At the quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Church held lastnight the reports of the w,ork done were very good and encouraging. The credit balance for the quarter was £9 10s, The Rev. J. Olphert was offered and accepted a hearty ' and unanimous invitation to remain in charge of the Timaru circuit for 1910. This is the first occasion upon which members of the congregation have had the privilege of inviting their minister at the June quarterly meeting, which invitation takes effect from the following March. Arrangements were made for calling together the members of both churches _ (Timaru and Walmataitai) for a social evening on June 17. It was also announced that steps were being taken hv the trustees of the Waimataitai Church to raise funds for the erection of much-needed class rooms there.

A meeting of those interested in first aid.'was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night to consider the desirability of forming a class tinder the St. ' John Ambulance Association. There was a fail- attendance of young men, including Mr J. P. Hughson, lion. sec. Timaru sub-centre. Mr Donaldson was voted to the chair, and briefly explained the object for which the ineeting bad been called. Mr Hughson was then called upon to explain the working of a first aid to injured cluss, and after a number of questions had been asked and answered, it was agreed that such a class be formed. Sixteen names were handed in of those willing to join and there should be no difficulty in securing the required number. The following officers were appointed:—President, Mr D. Donaldson; lion. sec. and treas., Mr P. W. Palleson ; co/nmittee: Messrs Bannerman, Gould, Woodside, Keen and E. W. Wade. It was agreed that Dr Talbot be asked to act as lecturer, and that if possible themeotings be held each Tuesday, to commence as won as arrangements will permit. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Hughson for' attending and explaining the work.

The South Canterbury Pipe Band held a most successful social in the Assembly Rooms last night. The floor was in eaoital order, the best of music was supplied, and a. very nice supj>er was dispensed. Mr James Craigie had been asked .to attend the social as president of the' Pipe Band, and before festivities commenced he made a brief speech. He thanked the Band for inviting hitn to be present —an invitation which he appreciated very much. He congratulated the Band upon the success it had achieved, and also upon the fact that it,was in possession of a credit balance —an asset ivhieli not every institution in Timaru could claim. The Band had attained such success as made it a credit to Timaru, and he predicted that under the guidance of its energetic, secretary (Mr Hume), and of its Pipe-Major (Mr McGregor), it would go on gaining in strength and popularity. Tlie big gathering that night bore testimony to the place which the Band already occupied in public esteem, and lie wished it the fullest possible measure of success in the future. A sword dance contributed by Master P. McTvnight. sheantrcus by Miss Glover. Highland fling by Miss Hoi well, and Scotch reel by the Burns family. The performers were graceful in their movements, and the large audience enjoyed the dances greatly. Songs were contributed by Messrs C. Davie and S. Henderson, and greatly appreciated, while Professor Sherwood earned the heartiest applause by the rendering of several comic songs. The social was a. great success in every way. and tho 100 couples present enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The cleaning and pressing plant has had no spare moments since Alfred J. Stephens (opp. Post Office) has advertised that he is cleaning and pressing suits and ladies costumes for six shillings, and the garments that have been cleaned and pressed, etc., have been exceptionally satisfactory, and have saved many persons from having to buy a new suit or costume. Don't forget that you can iave tliirty to fortv shillings on a suit made to your measure (fit and style guaranteed) by dealing with Alfred J. Stephens, and von can save money by buying your mercery and clothing, etc., at the same shop. Eemember the address: Opp. the Post Office. ... Millions use Zymole Trokeys for that disagreeable tickling in the throat which accompanies a cough. They are soothing in action and pleasant in tasto.

For influenza, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. NeTer full. H

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. X.M. and A. Co.—Fairlic sale on Monday. N.Z. Loan Co.—Sale at St. Andrews to-morrow. C.F.C.A.— Large clearing sale at; Temuka to-day at 11 a.m. Football—On Athletic and Caledonian grounds. t Ballantync and Co.— lasto and value in millinery. Theatre Koyal Sherwood reopens this evening. ' 11. L. Fisher —I'arms wanted, and for sale. Pareora —Meeting of bachelors on 7th inst. Solicitors' offices—Keep holiday today. ... X, tliis office —"Wants junior for.office McLeod Bros. Dogs impounded, warning to owners. Kirkpatrick and Co.—Jn praise of K iam. At. "Wade's —All requirements u> leather'goods. N.Z. Clothing Factory—Prices .of bovs' and ••youths' overcoats. Cornelius' registry—Servants of all kinds wonted. S C -Hunt—Meet at the Levels today. "Wanteds —Four notices.