TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13955, 15 July 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Tt tlmt t 1 - P- rv ""- missinn will sit for one day in Timani.

The =°nd r T of a packet addressed "Mrs McMillan. VI Kversley read. Snnderland, F.ng." is required at the chief post office counter.

Letters addressed to James Andrews Airs Cr. Brew, care Mrs Somir»rville' and J.'Craig and Co a J* £ ,n!S unclaimed at the Timani Po-t Office. A.U are from beyond New Zealand.

Tlie Timani Borough Council has offered the Asliburton Borough Council 70 iron lamp posts. The Ashburton Conn-il has net yet decided whether it wilt purchase the posts.

The following is the Rev. 1). C. Bates* general weather fcreca. t - - Moderate to strong easterly winds nre probable north of New J Ivinmith and Napier. and increasing northerly winds elsewhere. The hnro-neter i« falling in the southern districts tcr changeable weather.

Readers are reminded that Mr U. Lawrence, ot tiie Ciuircn ct Jurist, lines tile lust "1 ll ' s sti.es of addresses to-rugut in tue_ l-oit st.rs nan, commencing ac & o elocK. ilis suojiv.l. * •• A mutter <;f l.iie and u/eain, am. should interest all who desire i... know what the scriptures uani on mis adimportant

In connection with tiie general labourers ulspuie, It wol.itl appear titai xh«» .-islilmit in jiorougli cou.i.il is n..t »etting »-n s» well :us the 1 imam l'<«ri>ii"tt°Councti. -it has appointed -Wi D. Jones as its represt ntative in tne case wnen it comes ucitili- tiie Aioit.atioii Court. The clerti saul at lasl meeting of tile Council tnal tlie question ot the exemption ot local h..nns Irom the awarit would ciountless i» brought iwifore tlie Appeal Court.

The patriotic duty of every man and boy to learn to IL-,e the rifle (Lord Roberts said of every woman atsoj }-s mainlv a matter of opportunity This opportunity is being supplied by .\lr JVard's "Jungle" rifle gallery on Cain's Terrace. Mr Peard us an expert all round marksman, and he gives tree instraction along with cheap practice. Failing other means of learning something the use of a ri_e, the -Jungle" offers itself as an admirable stop-gap, especially in its moving tar- • »et practice, as quick shooting is tlu •jiiiug required in the field.

£ nrivate motor reliability rate from invercargiU to Dunedm and back for £SO aside was run last week. I n it \v-rre in a fearful state tor tiie race, and the cars at the finish we,-, siniplv smothered in mtid. Ihe com tH--1-+ uprp Mr R- Murie man lh h.p. MrT. Stone in a LM2 hj.,, Uarracq.- The race lasted oier -1 Woodlands on the n turn journey, running over a bank to avo.d a inol. of but after liearrr^^t^^Sn^and eccond time through running out > Eating oil- The Darracr, drive, wants another run lor a larger tak .

Did von ever use Stearns Headache CW Better try a water i»r yn«r j'che It will give yon n lief m

A message from the Telegraph Department yesterday advised that the Fao cable route) was interrupted.

Local insurance agents have not received any instructions as to the projected increase in fire insurance premiums.

The building of a substantial residence for Major Spencer is just being commenced at Woodbury. The architect is Mr H. Hall, of Timaru.

A drag will leave the Empire corner at 1.45 p.m. to-day, for the convenience of those who desire to visit the Tcmnka 'poultry show. Seats can be hooked with Alr F. Watson, tobaccon;<&.

satisfactory to note that big boats are now going out of this port drawing just on 2311 ol water. On Tuesday last the Mamari, of more than 7000 tons, went out drawing 22ft 10in, three and; a Valf hours alter high water.

Messrs J. McAuliffe and .T. Mason have entered into partnership as milk vendors. They have made arrangements with the" new owners of the dairy factory at Maori Hill for a supply of fresh milk daily, and will start' running their carts as front August Ist.

The Timarii Harbour Baord has closed down its quarries again, it being considered by the Hoavd that sufficient stone has been brought down for the present. tools were brought dov n vesterdav. and the huts will be brought down to-day.

The Timaru Harbour Board has to a southern paper) has just given a further advance in salary to its secretary. Mr S. R. George, who, hy the way. at rtne time belonged to Timaru. With this latest addition the secretary to the southern Board will receive £425 per annum.

The triangular section and brick building at the north end of Stafford street, until lately occupied hy Messrs Parr and Co., has been taken by Messrs Logan and Campbell, and henceforth will be used by them for their general produce business, to which it is understood they intend io add the sale of coal and firewood.

Waimate has a satisfactory pressure of water in the mains for fire prevention purposes. The Water Inspector reported to the Borough Council on Tuesday that during May the maximum pre c sure was 1021b., and minimum 90: and for June the numbers were. 102 and SO. At first there was some trouble at the intake, hut the repairs and alterations made have stood an average flood safely.

With the erection of a graceful effective .screen around the entrance, and with additional sources of heat, the Waimate Borough Council Hall was on Tuesday night- quite a comfortable haven from the keen frost. Possibly this accounted for lon<r drawn out- discussions on several trivial matters broifl't no. members being too comfortable to think of leaving the warm room and 'comfortable chairs for the keen air outside.

Tho W'aimate Domain Board mot 011 Tuesday night. Mr Sanders (chairman of the Park Committee) reported that 4S cords- of wood had boon cut, also ISO post* and *2O polos. The contracts were not vet complete and it was decided that" one of the contractors have his contract determined unless carried on more satisfactorily. Messrs Gobble and C. Jackson were thanked for donation of trees. •Accounts amounting to £34 7s Id were passed for payment. The committee of the Political Labour League met in Hutchison s tea rooms last evening, to discuss matters in connection witu the. visit or .Mr A. \V. Hogg. M.P. A member at a former melting moved that each member of committee prepare a paper on the best practical method of organism;; regular weekly meetings for discussion -ind mutual improvement 011 the lines of a social dun. These paneri were discussed fully, and it was decided to call a •general meeting of the League for further discussion and final decision.

The emus at the Park appear much more cmitoruiblo in tlieii new liou.e there. Thev are able now to get t.ia sun practically all day. and besides tins, thev are 011 drier ground and have much more room to move about than formerlv It was a sojnewliat difficult job to" remove them to their new home as thev do not take at all kindly to handling. At first an attempt was made to load tlieni into a low drag with high sidefj to it. but tlity could not be persuaded to enter at any price, and- being big and powerful they jum]X'd around* and used their legs with such force as to make it advisable to keep well clear of tlieni. Finally the birds were hrr-ro>>ed and driven, across to their new quarters in this way. They have never laid yet.

The Wellington Diocesan Synod had a laugh over some of the terms set out in a hi nil of proposal for the insurance of ministers' lives. One clause leads. death or disablement due to injury by suicide or attempted suicide, whether criminal or not. or caused by or resulting from' or happening during intoxication. somnambulism. duelling. ti"htiiig. or any breach of the law on the part of tlu- assured, or caused by or resulting from war or usurped power, or happening to the assured whilst ballooning. mountaineering, or ruling r-icc* ""whether oil wheels or horse, or whilst wilfully exi.osi.ig hi nisei I to unnecessary danger except m the endeavour to save human lite. . . . HOW P.HKr.MO (TISKD 111! GILI.IvSPIK \ host (if witnesses sing the praises of" RHEIMO. The success ot this wonderful remedy is due to the fait that it attacks and at once expels thi real cause of Gout, Rheumatism Sciatica, or Lumbago—excess uric acid in the blood- -Mr Andrew Gillespie, of Wellington. is so well known throughout N.Z., that, lus experience will interest many. He wntcs. ••Whilst suffering from a severe attack of Rheumatic Gout, a friend brought me a hottle of KHKH ) s effect was certain, the pain lelt, the swcllin" went down, and the second bottle completed the cure. My wile also had a severe attack and one bottle effected the cure. A friend who had been suffering from Rlicumati< Gout for some three years, and whose c-ise was considered hopeless, received almost immediate relief from pain, and after taking three J"' 11 ' I'* 1 '* w:,s able to leave her bed. lu " ! ! r of anvone suffering from Rheumatic Gout i alwavs recommend RHKCMO. There are many suffering who would prompt relief if thoy only tried RHEUMO." . \t all dhemists and stores, 2s bd and 4s 6(1. \RE YOr A' COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER. "Desirous of making a successful trip —maximum results, minimum \\orr\ f Then jret into touch with the New* Zealand Express Company, Ltd., and you're on the road to success. They'll clear vour samples, deposit duty, transmit your baggage from place to place throughout the Dominion, providing at each Town splendid, convenient sample rooms. Offices through Dominion. ...

Owners are reminded that. 3iominations for the South Canterbury Hunt Steeplechases close to-day, with Dr C. Ernest Thomas, hon. secretary.

The crematorium in the Karori Cemetery. Wellington, is liearing completion. It contains a chapel 28ft- by. 18ft. and the cremating chamber 24ft by 15ft. Before.it can be used the Oovernnient will have to frame regulations governing the use of general crematoria in Xew Zealand, as this 'S the first to be erected.

The wild grey ducks have got to know apparently that the waters in the Park are a sanctuary for them, for they flock there now in great numbers and are not readily frightened away. The I'ark curator, who takes considerable pride in the wild fowl on the waters of the Domain, keeps a sharp look out to see that, the visiting birds are not shot at or otherwise disturbed.

Members of Fire Brigades will be interested to learn that complete suits ol' fireproof asbestos cloth are now made tor firemen's wear. As the material is indestructible and a bad conductor of heat as well, the wearer is protected in the midst of flames. Of course air tor breathing must lie supplied through the tubes in some such way as it is supplied to the diver when he is under water.

Mr W. H. H agger, representative of the Labour Department in Christchurch, has been informed by the head office that the Crown law officers have advised that the issuing of under-ratc permits rests with the inspectors ■ of factories in the various districts, in place of the chairmen of Conciliation Boards. Mr W. Minson, late chairman of the Canterbury Conciliation Board, has been sinlilarly advised.

Ihe Public Works Department evidently believes in tiie J'owell .system oi '-.renting timber, as they have accepted the tender of the Powell Company, for the supply and delivery of timber required tor the erection of the liejv \ ice-Regal residence at Mount View, at Wellington, £2f>o2. All the timber is to be treated hy the company's patent process. Five other tenders submitted Tar the sunplv of the timber, without treatment, ranged from £'2.">lfi to £2505. Another firm offered powellised timbers at £2SO3.

The first- batch of Home papers and magazines under the contract entered into by Hutton and Co., was received at the Public Library yesterday, they having eomo by the Suez mail. The parcel contained 22 monthly magazines and 22 weekly illustrated papers. Among them are some of the leading magazines, political and general, and several ladies' specialties. Among the papers is the Transvaal Weekly. American papers and quarterly Reviews are expected hy next American mail. This parcel will provide a good amqunt of reading matter for the habitues of the library.

A good bird's eye view of Mt. Cook Hermitage, of the old Mueller moraine mounds behind it, with a bit of the surface moraine of-the present Mueller glacier showing, Mt. Cook in the distance, and shoulder slopes of the Alt. Cook range on the. right- and Sefton on the left, is one of the illustrations of yesterday's "Weekly Press." An icv view far up the Tasman. and some lets from the Franz- Josef glacier, are other alpine .views. Amongst a larce miscellanv of pictures is one of Mr Coates' <Vif Cliristclni'-ch) living machine. Mr Coates makes large claims for its Mir.eriority over Wilbur Wrisrht's: but- it is only in the model stage yet.

A meeting was held in the Public Hall. Pareora East, last evening, for the purpose of forming a class of instruction in rendering first aid to the injured. Mr AY. J. Morgan presided. Mr J. Hughson, district superintendent of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, was present and addressed the meeting, pointing out the aims and objects of these classes, saying that he looked upon country classes as of more importance than the town classes, for the simple reason that in the towns a doctor could be procured in a few minutes. whereas, in the country' hours might pass before the services of a doctor could bo procured. Tt was in these cases where the qualifications in .first aid were a valuable acquisition in givinir relief to the sufferer until -the nrriv-il of a doctor, l'le also mentioned the excellent assistance lie had received from Mr G. A. Lamb, who had i-0110 to a good deal of trouble in canvassing for members for this class. A boartv"vote of thanks was extended to Mr Lamb, and he suitably acknowledged the compliment. Mr Tfucrlispn c;>id be had been fortunate in obtaining the services of Or Loughnan as instructor to the class. It was decided to form a class and the following were fleeted to have control of the same Chairman. *Tr "W J. Morgan, '.^ torv Mr O. A. Lamb; Committee., Hi'urhec. Stringer, Maries, Kirbv. and Ma«'in.. A vote <?? wns Yvisccd to the t-usters of the haH for " : vii)f tho use of it free of charge for the lectures. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of tha'A's to Mr Hu'dison for attending. Twenty-two ivimes were handed in as members, and it was decided to start the lectures tomorrow.

You can stoo that cough with Zymole Trokeys. ~ They give universal .Siitisi'uftio:i in all cases oi tiiiht, husk t \ throat anil difficult breathing. 1«» We are given to understand that owing to Mr Stephens expecting to receive a large shipment of new goods any day in tlie way of tweeds, men s underwear and clothing, et"., he is selling the goods on ha nil at very low prices, in fact under cost, so as to make room lor the new season s stock. The new department recently opened (referring to the cleaning and pressing) lias been a great success, the work being done giving every satisf action. It is needless to say that every person who hnvs from Alfred J. Stephens, <>!>- posite the Post Oliice, saves money... JJrfn't suffer with torturing chilblains! Tse Baxter's Chilblain Liniment, it acts promptly, giving immediate relief and a sn; eiiy cure. J'nce Is per bottle at Baxter's Pharmacy, limaru. Bo sure you get Baxter 5... 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 get a choice of only the very 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... As a rule, salesmen dread losing a sale. They will pack you oll_ with anything, if you will take it. Not so with Soiiter's Shoe Store. We prefer to lose a sale, sooner than recommend a pair of unreliable hoots. e advise our customers, according to our honest conviction. By this we not only study you, but ourselves. We look for your custom for years to come. ...

In the sunshine an<l inin, o'er liill.. valley and plain, On his way the. driver proceeds, With whistle and sonrr he meanders alonpr. While liis herd contentedly feeds. For stalwart, and tann'd lie has at command, An air which is liealtliv and pure. But should sncli e'er fail and a sickness prevail, Tie takes "Wood's Great Peppermint Cure..,

At a. meeting of the I? ail way Superannuation Board in Wellington, retiring allowances in respect to 33 members retiring on superannuation were authorised, the grants .amounting... .to £l7Ol Is 2d. 'Several members who had resigned from the service were granted refunds of contributions amounting to £IOB6. 13s 3d. Allowances to seven widows arid 16 children were also approved, the grants amounting to an annual charge of. £334. .In the case of one. widow, left .with a family of seven young children, and whose circumstances were"; very, straitened, an annual allowance of £lO9 was approved until the eldest cliild reached the ace of 14. Refunds to leszal represent at i vos of deceased contributois totalled £6l 13s 4d. " When you boast about the athletic quality of .Now Zeatanders, asKeil a Wellington doctor, you are nut- suggesting that an atnletic man js nects.sarily either a heaitny man or a sound constitution, are you? The ideal man is not the large man with a powerful thump tliat only lasts as long as ,lie is an athlete. Uhe ideal-Citi-zen is the man who can take a general 'strain from his youth to hi.s old age. our young fellows are mighty good athletes, but they are generally quite 'done' at forty, develop fat, and nearly always have, something wrong with their hearts. Varicose veins are more common in Xew Zealand than in any country in the world, because of the intense strain youngsters (who are fed on improper food) undergo in athletics."

Christchureh business men are. taking up the question-of defence. At a meeting, lipid in . that city on Tuesday afternoon, after .the Rev.. E.- Eliot Chambers, of Lyttelton, (an ex-naval chaplain if we mistake not) had given a. spare speech about the fa,st. growing preponderance of the German Navv, some of the business men spoke on the question of defence of .the dominion. The Hon. H. F. Wigram. M.L.C. was concerned about the security of our trade routes, and mentioned that New Zealand's contribution. to the cost of the British Navy is only 6s. for each £IOO worlh of the export and import trade. "If the trade routes were interfered with New Zealanders would not starve, but they. would certainly eo bankrupt." He did not suggest an increased subsidy, but that New Zealanders should protect themselves, and provide a safe, haven and coal and' repair depot for the navv. After all, Mr Wigram moved a- resolution * in favour of maintaining the lvvy in overwhelming strength. The Hon. O. J. Si"th advocated compulsory military trainin"-. on a 'dan that would rot int-erfe™ with industr-v. at" l Air V. T-T.. Turn hull, who cocoti'led Air Smith's motie", thought tw-'wn of eich 'wneVly h» ,f----holidav r-ni>ld be easily afforded for such training.

Cold days and cold winds play havoc with the delicate skin of ladies. The skin can he protected hy the application of a little "Red Cross - ' Ointment rubbed gently in. Wind won't chap, and rain won't crack the skin il treated in this fashion. For all skin affection in winter —chapoed hands; chilblains—use "Red Cross" Ointment freely. Xo ointment heals and soothes qnito so well.' All grocers and chemists...

(Jlycola for the hands and complexion; it is neither sticky nor greasy, and is unequalled for roughness ol the skin, chapped hands, etc. Price Is (id, from Leonard -B. James, chemist, Stafford street, Timaru. ...

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 aiid also two harmoniums in lirst-rate condition. Prices from seven pounds upwards. The Dresden still leads in all qualities English anil German instruments. Broadwood, Collard, Lipp, Ronisch, Rohm, and the greatest of all " the Stein way." All the leading pianists of the world use pianos of which the Dresden has sole control throughout the Dominion. A new Broadwood piano just unpacked. Come and hear this wonderful musical instrument... What a beautiful child, hut liow pale and anaemic she looks. Give her Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract. Tt will put rich, red blood in her veins, nnd make her a strong healthy child ; she will like to take Stearns' Wine, too. 58 DO YOU SUFFER. FROM GOUT? Has Gout got you in its grip? Do you suffer lroin Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Rheumatic Gout, Stone, or Gravel." Perhaps you have bought liniments, plasters, and embrocations, and found that although they brought temporary relief the old trouble soon returned. Or perhaps you tried some largely advertised cure-alls, and pills which claim to cure every ailment, including Rheumatism —of course, they too, absolutely failed to give relief. Now, in fairness to yourself, in fairness to us, we want you to give RHEUMO a trial. RHEUMO will not cure any and every trouble, but it positively cures Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, Stone, or Gravel. All- these troubles are due to one cause onlvexcess uric, acid in the blood. This excess may be. due to several causes, the main one is the failure of the kidneys to do their work. on cannot be cured until the excess has hern removed. Liniments and pills, although cheap, can never do this. RHEUMO is tin 1 one medicine that will cure f|uickly ami effectually. At aH chemists and stores, 2s Gd nnd 4s <xl. 0 SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. .Jonas and'" C.V—Sale of furniture, piano, etc., to-day. X.M. and A. Co. —St. Andrews sale to-morrow. , X.Z.1,, and M.A. Co.—Sale at St. Andrews to-morrow. O'Callaghan and Co.—Clearing sale at The Mart on Saturday. Marriott's drapery—Closed to-day for mark down saie. R. Sonimcrville —Chilblain and cough cures. r Church of Christ —Adtlross l»y Lawrence this evening. Sherwood's pictures Complete change to-morrow evening. S.O. Hunt -Steeplechases —Nominations due to-day. C. Bowker—Properties for sale and to let. Couan'.s jclothing house —Suits lor boys. D. MeXab —Turnips for sale. Teniuka poultry show —Drag leaves Timaru to-dav. 11. B. Hall—Marble and granite monuments for sale. Board of Education —Want agricultural instructor. P. G. Allen —Reward for lost dog. Neil's dispensary —A\ inter requirements in scatters. A. Gabitcs —Prices at winter boot saie.

Penrose Bros. —Sale facts of interest Lo boot buyers. Adams and Co.—Bargains ill Manchester department. Lost —Gold medal, reward to finder. .J. Carrie —Sanitary drains, gas fittings and water services. Football—At Athletic grounds todav. Mc\uliiTe and Mason—Start- milk supnlies on August Ist. AYan teds—Ten. notices.