TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13975, 9 August 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

At the Supreme Court at 'Wellington "William McLean pleaded guilty t<> a charge of liigamy. and was admitted to probation, for twelve mouths.

The regidar monthly meeting <>t St. John's Masonic Lodge will l>c held this evening in the Lodgcroom, Church street, for work in the first degree. The will be tyled at balfpast seven punctually. Visitors as usual are cordially invited.

Bananas after beinjf absent from the fruiterers.' windows for a time are now on'view there again. And again banana skins are lying on the asphalt footpaths to throw down people who no not look where they step, trusting fie Borough Council who made the paths to keep them safe to walk upon.

A petition was being signed. last week praving the Borough Council not to lease the Caroline Bay Tea Rooms with liberty to supply refreshments on Sun-days. The canvasser had about 400 names bv Saturday afternoon. He purposes to" be at the Y.M.C.A. rooms from 0 to 6 to-day to receive further signatures.

Pr Bell, Director of the Geological Survey, in a lecture in Wellington last week," told the people that if an earthquake like that "of IS-w were to happen, not a building in Wellington on the reclaimed ground would be left standing. lie recommended building in wood, or in "earth.-iuake-nroof" materials. I f he specified these the papers omitted the specification.

Mr James Doyle, Corporation Inspector, at Wellington, prosecuted himself for attempting" to get on a tramcar in motion. As prosecutor he described the offence, and then as defendant explained that the offence was committed thoughtlessly, while talking to another person. His attempt failed, because he fell and hurt himself seriously. He was lined 5s with costs 7s, and humorously asked, for "time to pay," and was given a week.

A mac named Fredk. lloore_liou.se, who was arrested at Wanganui in a state of helpless intoxication and remanded For a week for medical treatment, strangled liimsclf in his cell at night. Deceased had been drinking heavily lately and when arrested was evidently in a state of mental derangement. In the night tore his shirt into striiw as he lay in his padded cell and strangled himself. He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and three children.

The Borough of Mataura has a bylaw in which one clause says that cattle shall not be driven through the streets between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. in summer and S a.m. and 6 i».m. in winter. The stock sale yards for the distract are within the Borough, and the In-law has been allowed to be a deadletter. Recently the police summoned some of the stockmen for breach of the by-law, and defendant- will attack the by-law. on the grounds that it is unreasonable, and was never properly made.

At the Magistrate's Court on Saturday before Mr V. G. Day S.M.. James Moore Smith pleaded guilty to being drunk, and as lie was i:i a filthy condition was remanded for a week. John Healean. charged with procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order, did not appear, and was fined £5 or in default, one month's imprisonment. The accused is an old offender, si Est of 7G convictions commencing iu JS7G: he has paid lietween £'«o and £7O in fines, and has spent the best part of two years in gaol, on short sentences.

A St. Andrews fanner who was in town on Saturday, mentioned in conversation with a "Herald" ToiKirtcr that he 'knew one farmer who Lad lost considerablv through shipping his mutton Homo this year on liis own account. A firm of meat exprters offered the farmer in ouestion a half-penny jcr lb for bis >heen (1000) clear of all expenses, but he said no. and after shinpin"- on his own account the carcases returned him 1-16 of a l>onny ner lb. The sheep averagci 601b. each, so that the farirer cot 3£d per carcase as against the 2s fid per carcase which lie had refusal. The value of skins and fat of course have to l)c added to those prices.

The Council of the League oi \\ heelmen oppose amalgamation ot tlic «- "lie with the New Zealand Athl-tic Union inainlv on the lollowiug grounds: The League is at present recognised bv the International Cyclists Union It" is doubtful if that Lmoii would rccomii.se a Wly n»t comix scd eutirelv of wheelmen. The Council of the League consider* th/.l sjv.rts bodies having both cycling and !,ti '!;': tic events on their programmes, should lie requested to pay only one permit fee. and that a reciprocal agreement Vtwcon the League and the Athletic "Union could provide fir that. In the proposed uvw rules of the League more power is to he given to the centres and the centres will also receive a greater share of the money than tbev liave done in the past. Clubs affiliated to the League will now be rc•liiired to pay only one siihscrii>tion (a guinea) a year instead of bavin?' to pay subscriptions to the League and to the Centre.

Mr C. H. Mason furnished the following forecast last evening:—An anticvcloue is to-day about 2.j00 miles westward of New Zealand and Hearing us at the late of about 13 miles l>er hour, so that the next low pressure .should be recorded about the 16th. It will probably be preceded in Canterbury bv a nor'-wester, stromr locally, and' jiossibly a gale in the north. Passing showers may lie experienced during this week, isiiecially near the hillsla rgclv augmented by gra*s tires, this being" the month for burning off tussock? Otherwise, continued fine weather is probable. More general rain is probable about the 17th. This island has been remarkably free from the serious storms and rains with winch these periodical disturbances have visited the North Island. Tasmania and Australia, but as there does not appear to he any method of accurately predicting the behaviour of these vLsitors.'tis well to be prepared f-r bad weather. One ot Mr Wraggc's threateniiiL's mav, at any limeTbe " lorc t " :,n f"'-"'''l- - W. Greene, the well-known artist attended bv invitation the meeting of the Timarii Floral Society's Commit lee on Saturday night. f»r the purpose of enlisting the sympathies of the society for a prooosal he had to make. Mr Greene said it was his intention to trv to revive the art whien he hail started in Timaru some thirteccn years a"o. The society held three splendid exhibitions of pictures, and then derided to be dormant for a year or two. Since that time he had travelled a "nod deal, and had been connected with nianv exhibitions. Last year he had been" the principal mover m connection with an industrial exhibition in Palmcrs.ton North. The exhibition was a great success, from ev-ry point of view an-J connected with it was the hucst show of "ictures he had seen in New Zealand. " Why could we not have such an exhibition in Timaru?. After a good deal of desultory discussion, the members of committee agreed to support tfce nroiect in every possible way, and Mr Greene Promised to call a meeting of the art society at an early date.

Tlic Canterbury Farmers'" Association announce that the sale of 14 acres <>f land situate at Washdyke of Mr H. Oevcno has lieen postponed to Saturday. 2lst inst.

A Press Association message from Christchurch stated that the Canterbury Hockey representatives beat "Wellington by 2 to nil.

Intending purchasers will plca«c note that on application to the local office of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd., tliev can obtain drag tickets from Hinds to Mr T. D'nvlinr's clearing sale to be held on Tlmrsdav. 19th inst... at the homestead. Lowcliffs.

An Auckland .-solicitor, defending a vouth whom he described as "a sbive to the cin-arette habit." suggested that he should be sent to the Salvat : "u Ari"y Inebriate Home at "Pnkaton Inland as ;i means of curing hi™. As it was stated that the inmate* of Pakato:> to allowed to smoke, nothing came of the lawyer's suggestion.

Mr "Will Jameson arrived in town on Saturdav morning to make arrangements fer the appearance of the renowned Tommy Bums at the Theatre "Roval. Timar", on Friday and Saturday next. To"iP'v Burns arrived in Auckland from Sydney yesterdav afternoon, and commence; his »w Zealand fnnr'at the Oiwra House, Wellington, this evening.

The notice of the orchestra at the Hunt Club Ball was inadvertently omitted from the social column on Saturdav. The music for the function was supplied bv a band of five under Mr Lock Williams. The music was bright and tuneful, given in splendid dancing time and those who were competent to judge stated that it was about, the bestthat has been heard at the annual fixure.

A story is told of a man who is said to have gone to Heaven recently (whether l»v airship or otherwise is not related) "and he was met at the gates by Peter, who at first refused him permission. After a little persuasion however, Peter said: "Where do yon come from?" "From N.Z.." replied the visitor from earth. "Oh then iu that enso. you can go in," said the" man at the gates, "but T am afraid you will be disappointed."

The return card match Traffic Department v. Locomotive Department of the Timaru railway station was played at Hilton's tea rooms last Saturday evening. and resulted in the Traffic Department again winning, having nine games to the good. Mr Wm. Eden proposed the toast of the losers, and Mr.AY in. Cooner the toast of the winners. After the match soup's were contributed by Messrs H. Archer. A. G. Duncan. H. Brown, A. Sherlock and (ion. which greatly added 1o the enjoyment of those present.

A drunken foreigner who was making himself objectionable on Saturday night, was arrested hy the police and haled away to the lock-up. The ca)>tive objected violently to the handcuffs and the journey generally, and insisted •on sitting down about everv 10 vards. but eventually, with much hard work, he was landed in gaol. Two other vnen who could not resist the attraction of drinking too much, ab<> found themselves within the small building in North street and the trio come iit» for trial this morning.

The march ef progress still continues, the world grows wiser, and the brains of man produce to-day what yesterday was thought a fairy tale. Inventions for all spheres of life daily make their appearance, and disease and other misfortunes are gradually being mastered by man. Among the discoveries of tc-day may be mentioned Wiolctta. the great hair food _ and tonic. To this late discov -ry for the hair the inventors have contviuiidcd a composition of ingredients which, provided the roots are alive, must produce hair. Practical tests on men and women who appeared to have no hair, and hair in all stages of growth, have produced extraordinary results. But. realising that there are good and bad preparations on the market, which naturally makes the public cautious before buying, the proprietors of Wfrletta recommend their hair fond as a positive remedy for the following symptoms:—Baldness, where the roots exist, alopecia, dandruff, weak, thin and falling hair. . Wioletta prevents the hair from turning prematurely grey through the new life given it. As a modern dressing for the -hair, Wiolctta has as yet no rival. One of the great properties contained in Wioletta is the most |Kiwerful remedy for the cure '-f dandruff. Dandruff, if allowed to colJcct. will unquestionably ruin the hair, as it is caused by a bacillus which produces scurf, makes the hair dry and brittle: it then breaks and falls out from the simple stoppage of its natural fat. It is a wcllknown fact that anything left unattended to will deteriorate and degenerate. A building unrepaired will in time crumble and fall; machinery must be oiled, and the practical parts frequently overhauled, or it quickly ceases to act satisfactorily. The human hair is an intricate and delicate organism and requires attention. Iu such cases Wioletta will be found invaluable. ...

Soutcr's Boat Sale is now on. Hundreds of customers have taken advantage of our low sale prices. It is not surprising to find that our sales _attrack boot buyers, from as far as Waimate. Fairlie and Temuka. Our prices are the attraction. Call to-day and sec the bargains for yourself. No one pressed to buy. Soutcr's Boot Sale...

Cold days and cold winds play havoc with the delicate skin of ladies. The skin can be protected by the application of a little "JRed Cross" Ointment rubbed gently in. Wind won't chap, and rain won't crack the skin if treated in tlus fashion. For all skin affection in winter I—chapped 1 —chapped hands, chil-blains—-use "Red Cross" Ointment freely. No ointment heals and soothes quite so well. All grocers and chemists...

Mr L. Brenan, Mackay, Shortland, Thames, N.Z., says: •'There is no question about it, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kcmedy is the finest medicine that anyone can use for Colic, Diarrhoea or similar complaint. I have used it and know that it gives every satisfaction. 1 have- recommended it to my friends and acquaintances and have never known it to fail." For sale everywhere... For children's hacking cough it night, Woods' Groat Poppermint Cure, t tid »nd '/a 6d.~ Pallid, thin, and passing weak. Shivering in the cold wind bleak. Coughing till he scarce can speak, This is man without it! I aiigbing at each cough and cold. What is this that makes him bold? Stuff that's worth its weight in gold— Woods' Peppermint Cure —don't doubt it.. ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMS WOBK. Mav we advise you to let ns do it? We have a skilled staff at each centre, and you can depend on our doing the work expeditiously, correctly, conserving your interests in every way. Hand us your documents wherever your goods arc being lauded. We'll undertake the whole work of passing entries, reshipping the roods, delivering them at vour door. The N.Z. Express Co., Ltd... . 'IkJM

At the weekly meeting of St. Mary's Young Men's Society tin's evening, tip 'iter. T. W. Curnow will give a lceturj on the life of the poet Robert Browm

In order to. help the fund for improving the new school site, the Wash-/ dyke School Committee have arranged 7 to hold a euchre party and dance next Friday evening.

So far as can Tie ascertained at present the only Timaru cargo on board the ill-fiited Maori, was sonic drapery, which was coming to the order ofi Messrs'T. and J. Thompson.

Two hockey matches played last Thursday which were not promptly reported, were Avoca A v. Wimmera A, won by the former bv three goals to nil. and Avoca B v. Rualiine A, drawn with one goal each. The local agents of the Shaw Savillc Shipping Co., the National Mortgage and Agency Co. and Palgoty and Co., were Hying the company's ensign at half-mast on Saturday on account of the loss of life occasioned by the disastrous wreck of the s.s. Maori.

The now school site at Washdyke has been planted with a belt of trees. A new schoolliouse is to bo built: it is suggested that the old school might he by residents of Washdyke as a hall to be used for general purposes.

Fishing boats fitted with refrigerators are able to make long trips, and stay long at sea. The "fish-freezer" Ka'heno has just returned to the Bin.-' from a five weeks trip among thr sounds, her cool chambers filled with 30!) carcases of blue cod and groper. valued at £250, equal to £SO per week. She carries a crew of seven men.

The opinion expressed by somi people who know the .Mackenzie Country pretty well (and who are not interested in the run.--) is that it would he possible to divide the holdings 6! those who own more than one run. into their original size, hut that any further sub-division would only result in disaster to those taking up holdings.

Assisted immigration has been 'stopped, ■ but the Corinthic. due in Wellington next week, has 151 " assisteds " on hoard 1 lfi adults and 3o children. Of thc«o Si) have been nominated by friends in New Zealand, and tju- other (S'2 were sent out by the High Commissioner's office in London, of course before the cessation of 'assisted immigration was decided upon. A large proportion of the adults iu both cases are women, the number including thirty-one domestic servants, four housekeepers and twenf v-thrce wives travelling out with children to rejoin their husbands! Mrs Dwyer, a Sydney lady who takes an interest iu the working classes, suid the other day: "To snow that either provisions have gone up iu price or that wages are less, you have only to take a trip around our city schools in any manufacturing district. Years ago it was considered a disgrace to a school if the children attended barefooted. Every teacher thought it a reflection, so to -speak, upon the standard of his .school. ' Go round now. What do you find 'i You will notice •21) or 30 per cent, of the children without boots —showing-that the espouses of living are too high." It must he added that Mrs Dwyer is the wife of a schoolmaster.

The committee, appointed by the Hoard of Governors of Canterbury College (who have control of the Christchurch Museum) are working earnestly at their task of collecting memorials of early Canterbury. They invite early colonists, or the members of their families, or others having under their control any papers, books, documents or pictures relating to the early history of the province or of New Zealand, to communicate with the assistant curator of the Museum, with a view to depositing their possessions with the Board of Governors of Canterbury College for exhibition in the Museum and for the purposes of preservation and historical record.

If you use Zymole Trokeys you will not be'hothered with irritation of the throat, causing you to cough. Always carry them with you; they are pleasant to take. 4 We arc given to understand that owing to Mr Stephens expecting to receive a large shipment of new goods any day in the, way of tweeds, men's underwear and clothing, ef/j.-, he is selling the goods on hand at very low prices, in fact under cost, so as to make room for the new season's stock. The new department recently opened (referring to the cleaning and pressing) has been a great success, the work being done giving every satisfaction. It is needless to'say that every person who buys from Alfred J. Stephens, opposite the Post Office, saves money... Will you allow your cough to get the best of you? Zymole Trokeys stop cough and .strengthen the throat. Try them. They will please you. 2

Now that eggs are becoming plentiful and cheap, it is well to remember that 6d to 9d prolit per dozen can be made iii the scarce season by"preserving the surplus supply in Norton's wellknown Prize Premier Egg Preservative at a nominal cost of one -halfpenny" per dozen eggs. For further information we refer our readers to the advertisement appearing in" this issue... Special agent for Kc-.lak, .Century, and " Preiiio' Cameras. Tho Australian Kodak Company have appointed Baxter's Pharmacy a special depot for the above cameras, where all the different models may be seen, including all the latest improvements in the camera world. Those contemplating the pur chase of a camera will find all they desire at Baxter's Pharmacy. ...

The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., announce their annual sale of pianos and organs. In addition to models by the world's leading makers, including John Broadwood and Sons, Lipp and Sohn, Collard and Collard, tliey liavc recently opened up a new shipment of the justly famous Bohin I'iano, which still maintains its position as the best medium price instrument oil the market. They are also offering at special rates a line of pianos slightly shop soiled, and would recommend intending purchasers to take advantage of this opportunity to secure a high grade piano on the best terms ever ">*Fc:red jn this district...

Mrs 'Webber, Sharp-street, Oeeloug, Vic., writes: "Chamberlain's Pain Malm is a wonderful liniment for cuts and bruises or rheumatism. Every member of my family lias used it some time or other and have always obtained relief after a few applications. One thing I have always noticed is that when Chamberlain's Tain Balm is used lor a cut or burn, there is never any scar left on the flesh." For sale everywhere...

There are many different ways of preparing poisoned grain and our way has been proved to be the most satisfactory. The "Waimate County Council accented our tender for the supply of poisoned grain, after going carefully into the -different methods. Full particulars will be given on application. We have just received a large supnly of pure strychnine in loz sealed bottle. Price 3s (Id per ounc at cur Pharmacy, Leonard B. James, Chemist, Timaru...

An Auckland paper reports that the Rotorua geysers have been very active of late." -'"■'■ '■'•'•"•■ '

The Customs revenue collected at Timaru last week totalled £3254; made un of Customs £3185 15s Id. beer .duty £3B 4s f/d, and other receipts £3O 18s lid. The first item is much larger than usual owing to the quantity of direct imports cleared.

Mr Leadley told a'farmers' meeting at Ashburton that 28 New Zcalanders had purchased/ properties hi Queensland, that an agent was now here endeavouring to induce more to go. and that, in fact. New Zealanders of the highest quality were leaving our shores in droves. -

The "Oainaru Mail" states that Mr John Macphcrson, of Totara estate has devised an excellent bag-lifter for loading railway trucks from the ground. The appliance is not described, but a horse does the work, and is said to do it quickly. Railway officers have anoroved of it, and the Department will have some of them made. -

• The authorities of the. Flourmillers' Association at the headquarters in Christchurch, says the "Press," state that nothing has been decided in reference to 'the'continuance-.or discontinuance of the agreement after the ojkl of the current month. The matter was one to be decided by the shareholders, and they had not held a .meeting for some time. The Board of Governors of the Technical College, Christchurch, proposed to purchase a piano. A member suggested adding to the resolution.'the words "of British manufacture." -The. chairman of the committee declined to accept the addition. A British piano, lie said, perhaps would not lie the" best, and in any case it was' proposed to fret an expert's opinion on the matter. The amendment was however carried.

Mr K. Basil Jones, manager of tlic Frimlcy Canning Company says that as much as £BO per acre can be netted bv fruit culture in New Zealand on. suitable land/ where the industry is systematically and economically prosecuted. He also says that notwithstanding an import duty of 37 per cent.. Californian canneries, owing t" the cheapness of the raw material and labour, can place some of their products on the New Zealand markets at a lower i>ricc tlian the cost of the same, articles prepared in the Dominion. The fortnightly meeting of the Kingsdown Mutual Imporvemcnt Society was held on Thursday last. There was* a fairly good attendance of .members, Mr K. Stewart presiding. The evening was devoted to the reading and discussion of papers on ."Travels," which included "A trip to Wellington; "Through the North Island"; "A tr;p to Fjiirlie"; "A "trip in an airship' ; "A trip after wild pigs" ; and art Island." In the unavoidable absence of the editor of the journal, tne papers were read by tb.e chairman and Mr J. G.. Stewart. The secretary intimated that the next meeting would be taken tin with a lecture on "Native Life in South Africa," by the Rev. Mr Euticott.

The Wellington "Times" reports that a voung man who is employed in a "Government department jhas got himself into a ." nice scrape." On Tuesday evening he had "about Hi, the property of his department, in his pocket, and this 'seems/.to" have ;niado hini losehis head."' He took more drink than was good for hnii,' m 'act, so much that he could not find his Way home. A family in Home street returning from a. theatre,"'were' surprised to' find that the young man had mistaken their house for his .home: and their kitchen tor his, bedroom. AVlicn thev entered the "'room ■ they found tliat he'had"'divested himself of his clothing,' and was engaged in. scattering the "country's money about the floor. Tiiic police wore sent for, and he was placed under arrest. A charge of being -a rogue and a ' vagabond. Having been found illegally on private premises, was.- preferred against him, tint when the noliec beard liis story thev decided to tender no. evidence against him, and the case was . dismissed.

Convalescence is generally slow after an exhausting illness. Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract helps the patient to recover quickly by sliding nature to build up the tissues and invigorate the whole .system. ■ . . V

Mr M. A. McFarlane, tobacconist, Maryborough, Vic, writes:—"My boj had been troubled with bronchitis roi some time, and though 1 had expert opinioii and their prescriptions, h* rtill secnicd to be netting " worse. I was really afraid 'hat he was develop mg consumption. At length ■•*■»"• eluded to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial, and can tiuthfullj say the result was wonderful. From the very first he commenced to pick up,' and is to-day quite healthy. • At tht least symptom of ;.n attack I now give him a few doses, and it always checks the complaint at ■ once. Have also given Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to my other children when attacked with Croup, with the eaiue good results.' toj salo everywhurn. ..

BEWARE. Mr Th. Haldcrness, Dappil, Q., who was supplied with a substitute of the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, writes: "Back it will go like a shot. 1 have been using your Extract myself and family, and giving it to my friends, for oyer forty years, and none other will suit me. 1 have lived to re-echo tlic words of my mother, who derived so much bencnt from vour Extract that she would end her davs cheerfully l>y praising and advertising it, and I will n«c stand by, knowing the real value and good of your Extract, and submit to this. For wounds, bruises, sprains, 'mrns, ulcers, eczema, APPLY SANDER'S FXTUVCT- 15 drops in a tablcspoonfu'l of'olive oil. The effect> frill jsurprise you.- SANDER'S FXTRACr MEALS, because it is freed from the irritating ingredients contained in other eucalyptus preparations. These latter have caused grievous barm, ana a death has resulted from their use...

SYNOPSIS OF NKW ADVFRTISKMENTS.

SI. Mary's Y.M.S.. — Lecture tonight. , , , W'ashdyke School—Euchre party and dance '-'7 t.li inst. .Jus S. Turnbull—Tenders wanted. O'Callaghan anil Co—Business ol llu> mart, sale of furniture on Wednesday. • \Y. and M. Black and Dunning— Tenders invited. G. T. Dawson— Clearing sale starts Wednesday. T. and J. ant skirt hand: ■roods per Otaki. 'Bust'.and Co.— Blankets are cheap. J. Ballantvne—New linoleums. Marriott's Spring and summer goods in. C. H. Iliirric —Funeral notice re late Arthur Bishop. Mrs Hamilton—Wants house-parlour-ninid. Miss Chrissie Smith—Classes tor painting, French and German. Drill llalll—Presentation of curniVH. prizes. . Theatre Royal—Sherwood s. pictures to-night: Tommy Burns' visit. Lost—Plon of fence, silver bel.t,, , St. John's .Lodge—Merits thi*- - i..g. . ._. i_nigsHi