TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13991, 28 August 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Hon. T). Bnddo (acting-Minister for Lands) telegraphed to the member for Timaru last night, advising him that a Commission has been appointed to report on the feasibility of subdividing the hill runs in Canterbury, and that the Commission is comprised as follows:—For Mackenzie County. MrRobert Guthrie, of Burke's Pass; for Ashhurton County, Mr Reeves (a brother of Xnr Zealand's fate Hisdi Commissioner): for Ashley County, Mr Parish The three Commissioners named will act in conjunction with the Commissioner of Crown Lands hi going over the runs and compiling their report. , The St Andrews Defence Rifle Club held a meeting on Thursday evening. It was decided to employ a man to reoaper the targets and get everything in order for starting the shontL" season. The secretary was instructed to trv and arrange ior a match with one of the Timarn teams. "t l,eld on the third Thursday in September.

U a meeting of the St. Andrews Gnn Clnb on Thursday evening, it wa> decided to open the season with a lrve nird match, to he held at date to be advertised later. As the T mar Club is holding a match about Tmaru Show time, it was thought that a m-eater number ot entries would ho received if the two matches were held on consecutive days. The current- number of the "Scindian » the organ of the Napier Boys' S School Ts turned out in a -manHlg +CTreßecte on both the literary ner that renen» «« mao-iyine staff and the printer The ma s az^ ne U full of matter interesting to old to« and present members of the school S the illustrations comprise groups of the school prefects and the eight footWl team* from the seniors down to a cLinntive fifteen nicknamed the "■ Periwinkles."

4t vesterdav's meeting of the TV JX BSw Board the cWman stid he h*d received a Tiailwav Department would shortly ne IS" more land to extend the ra.wnv va"rd hen-.' The extension could onlv 4 mnde in * southerly <'T" tTon. but "he land the- *%»>££ the most, port to The H»rW Honwt. TT.% hein~ .- he had- asked !Z T for HaHwavs to ">ve the full commercial value for any land it might take. The Timaru Literary and Dehatmg Societv, following on its last successful debate, has decided to hol< ano *er on Monday evening next on the■ qtmstinn, "Should the Caroline Bay tea rooms be emitted to open on Sun davs?" Mr A. L. Apr.leg*rth will ariue the affirmative and Mr .Ins. Wallace the negat.ve. As this question is one that has been occupying a «ood deal of nnhlic attention lately. it"fe anticipated thnt, there will he a attendance of members ami o the"treneral public, to whom a cordial invitation is extended, to be presentif desired to take a part m the ilLsctission.

A match at draughts was played on Tlmrsdav evening between the town and countrv members of the Geraldiiie Club. As was expected, the visitors defeated the town men by 9 games. The countrv members were reinforced l.v some fine players not at present in the Club. After the match the visitors were entertained hy the losers. Messrs Skinner and Creemer making complimentarv reference to the ability of the respective sides. The following were the scores (half a point counts as a draw):—Morrk 2i v. Brooks 11. Campbell 2 v. McDonald 2. J. Bed 2 v. Creemer 2, J. Evans 2 v. Stock 2. T. Evans 4 v. Howens 0. Vneetieh 21 v Petrie i. "Wilson 4 v. Sherratt 0. A "Reid 3'. v. Bruce ?.. Heney 2 v. "Williamson 2, P. Oregan II v. Borrell 21. Gregan 1 v. Thomas 3.

The usual weekly meeting of the Fairriew Mutual* Improvement Society was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. Miss Johnson presided over a good attendance of members to hear the first " journal " of the society. This proved to be an excellent one'. The writers were deserving of .H-eat praise, and some of the papers cansed much discussion. Mr Raddon proposed, and Mr Parlane seconded a vote of thanks to Mrs Crc.ssn.an, editor of the journal, for her excellent reading of the papers, also to Miss Johnson for the manner in which she had presided over the meeting. Songs were rendered during the evening by -Mrs Pearee 3lisses Squires and Thoreau and Mr L. Raddon, Miss Johnson ami Miss B Raddon accompanying the singers Next week there is to be a, discussion on next Saturday's "Timaru Herald," with supplement.

A paragraph appeared in the ''Herald" this week concerning a little hybrid animal which was found on the Opihi riverbed. It appears that another almost similar animal has been seen in New Zealand. 'A few days a<'o " writes a correspondent to 'The Prc-U" -'when cvcling in the neighbourhood of Taitapu, a strange-looking creature hopped—that is the only term I can apply to its strange method of toeomotion-from behind a fence, *™ ■=miatted down in the middle of the road As I approached, the animal fled 'int.. a paddock on the other side of the road, so I unfortnnately had no opportunity of closely examining it The creature, however, appeared to I* about the size and shape of a large rabbit, and at a first glance might l l: ive been taken for one. but the marking on the body were quite tinlike those of any raW.it T have e%er seen, and stranger still the creature possessed a fair-sized tail. Its colour w~i* brown, with markings of a da"rk "tint, not unlike those of a Uhhv eat. and its head seemed to very closely resemble that oF a cat. Ihe whole appearance of the animal was nimfehing, but still more so the rrv it «*ave as I annroached. which was a distinct- -.nd unmistakable mew. On Thursday night a successful conrcjTwas held in the lUng.ta|a -school • . ..;,i of the organ tuiul. Jtitie was, '." «ood attendance., and a sufficient Lm was to clear the u T"h w s "'iven bV the' Geraldine choir was an exeellent and varied one. ine.glM* J".i uUl.emswere heartily were the songs rendered » * lgl *r rell Miss Mastu:, and Me.-,»rs It.l»"" Z 'uiu\ Woolhouse. A duet was nice > Miug by Misses Mashn and tamplHr • items by M«*>».- Hou * " L'SSi. ii enjS te^ "JSST I movhtg- a voL-of thanks Mr Metcalf and. Mr Brodie both ; joke of their appreciation of the of the choir in coming one and .-• •«„ them such excellent music-, ad t e> Loped that it would not be lunfc .he »ort theVcame out again. . rhe Lev Ma in. who presided, said" that he was sure he was expressing tj.e mind of all ofThem who., he said it afto.dec them as much pleasure to come as tor the m *t<> hear. He was glad that now their organ was free of debt and they had instrument, which would last for i..anv years. The lad.es handed round refreshments to all present Ihree cheers for their hospitality i-ii.l----jur. u pleasant entertainment.

Messrs Gabites and Co. are closing for Monday and Tuesday next to allow for extensive alterations in the premises, to meet tlio increasing wants of an increasing business.

To-morrow at St. Mary's Church, special services will be held both in the morning and evening for the anniversary of the consecration and opening of the" nave of the church in ISSG.

At a meeting of the Gerakline Racing Club, held cm Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to engage special trains for both days of the next meeting; which will be held on September 30th and October Ist.

Mr A. L. Applegarth, the wellknown racquet expert, has received his new season's supply of gut and n-couct repairing materials, and advises all tennis plavers to have their racquets overhauled" before starting play for the season. He also undertakes to repair golf and polo clubs, cricket bats, croquet mallets, etc.

The breakirig-up of Miss Cox's dancing class for children took place in the Assembly Rooms yesterday afternoon, when the pupils gave an excellent exposition' of the art they had learnt, under Miss Cox's able tuition, before an admiring circle of relatives and friends.

Mr J. Craigie, M.P., and Mr Buxton. M.P., received word last night from the acting-Minister of Lands (Hon. D. Buddo) that Mr R. Macnulnv has been apoointed a member of the Canterbury Land Board in place of Mr A. C. Pringle. whose term of office expired some'little'time ago. Mr M*caulay is a farmer residing at Milford. The-Rev. W. J. Enticott will preach in Wesley Church to-morrow morning, and in tlie evening the Rev. W. Baumber will take for his subject "Can Christ Save Men"? A cordial invitation is given to all visitors and nonchurchgoers. At Waimataitai, the morning service will be conducted by Mr Howard, and that in the evening bv Mr Dobson.

"We have received from tlie Agricultural Department Dairy Division, a list of the dairy factories, etc registered on 30th April last. -there were 193 butter factories, 152 cheese factories (companies), 303 -butter and 30 cheese factories (private), and ll'i butter packing houses. -Connected with the butter factories there were a fetw over -100 creameries or skima few over 400 creameries or skimming stations. '

At a meeting at Geraldiiie on Thursday afternoon, there was a full attendance of stallholders and others - interested in the forthcoming bazaar under the auspices of the St. Patrick's Sports Cluh and the Bowling flub; Mr F. ft. Flatman presided. The stallholders reported that satisfactorv progress had been made in their departments. Mrs Chisbolm and Mrs Molinaford agreed to manage the fancy stall. Tt was decided to publish a cookery book in connection with the bazaar, the proceeds from the sale of these to go to the general fund. The usual weekly meeting of the Lifeboat Lodge, Sit'. 101, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, the'C.T. Bro. J. T. Kllis being in the chair. One candidate was initiated into the order. Everything in connection with the anniversary concert was reported well in hand, and a successful gathering is assured. The usual routine business having been disposed of, the choir took charge, and for an hour splendidly entertained the Lodge with music, song, and story, the following being the contributors—Sisters Leguott and Claiighton. and Brothers Ellis, Muchmore, and Grew It was decided to carry out the "remainder of the programme at next meeting.

For the September ami December quarters of 1908, 'the withdrawals from the Post Office Savings Bank exceeded the deposits liy about £63.000. For the March and June quarters of tliis year tlie deposits liave exceeded withdrawals , hv £105.000. a net increase in twelve months of £4-2.000. In tiie two previous years the increases were £835,000 and £1,24.3.000. In the twelve months ended June there was nearly as much nionev put into the bank (over nine and a halt millions') as the year before, and as much (less £41,000) was taken out. The '-Trade Review" remarks that the deposits have, of late years, consisted to too great f' l extent of substantial sums seeking investment rather than of the modest savings of the thrifty wage-earner. Funds of that character are liable to he withdrawn in large amounts at a time of special demand, possibly to the inconvenience of the Department, which has utilised the money for public purposes. However, any actual inconvenience at present is practically limited to the absence of any substantial surplus.. On the other hand the-moneys withdrawn have probably found more profitable investment elsewhere, and have assisted to relieve the pressure.

The Wellington "Trade Review" savs that the interim official reixirt for July of exports of the principal products shows an estimated excess over the same month of last year of over £370,000. Fairly heavy shipments of grain and pulse are still going forward, and the wool and dairy produce season both promise to be exceptionally good, and earlier than usual. There is every prospect, therefore, of the exports for the last half of 1009 being considerably heavier than those of last year. On the other hand, the imports appear to be kept on a reduced scale, as is indicated hv the particulars of exports for New' Zealand from the. United KiiK'dom to the 30th June. For the six moiiths to that date there is, on the average, a falling-off of over IS i>er cent." In recent years our trade statistics for the second half of the calendar year have shown an excess of imports" over exports of between two and three millions, but with heavier exixirts and lighter imports we look lor a much more- satisfactory result by the end of 1909. Money is now in sufficient supplv and readily available for all legitimate purposes, mortgage advances being obtainable at from •> to b per cent.

The "West port Times" complains that "while! the? Westport Coal Company is discharging men, and the Union Steamship Company js hiving up collier steamers because "I the slackness in the demand lor coal, the Government, is guilty of the shortsi"ht.tl policv in importing coal. At the present time a Melbourne steamer is loading 2000 tons of coal at -Newcastle, for Wellington, Picton and Lyttelton for the railways. I his is not hv anv means the first consignment of foreign coal the Railway Department has arranged for to fill orders that should righteously be given to West Coast colleries. The position is so extraordinary, says the limes, that it would be well were the Member for Buller to communicate with the Hon. J. A. Millar on the matter Ministers cannot control the general public who prefer foreign coal to the superior local article, but snrelv they can direct one of their own departments. The competition of iSeweastle coal is shown by the fact that cariin importations to New Zealand lor the half vear ended June last totalled °l3iT)4 tons, an increase of some I ->l 000 tons over the corresponding half vear of W>3. At Grannity mine ' ".")0 "men have- been given notice c>l discharge, and the fjeiiniston mine is workiiii! onlv <-ue shift.

The "consumption" of pianos fell oft' slightly chirm}* tlie year" ended June last, compared with the previous year The number landed at the lour chief ports was ■ 3281, as against 402;') the vear before.

The mail service Kairlie to the Hermitage for the summer half of the year, must be considered a big and attractive thing by the Postal Department, for they are advertising for tenders for it in an Auckland paper.

A lecture on "Among Holy Places" illustrated by very beautiful limelight views from original photographs will be given by the Rev. C. H. Laws, B. A., of Clfristchurch. in Wesley School Hall, Church street, on Wednesday evening next. Mr Laws is an able speaker and has recently given his lecture to large and delighted audiences in Christchtirch and elsewhere. Those who are able to attend should certainly enjoy a rare treat. The lecture will commence at S o'clock, and the charge for admission will be 6d.

Tn the course of an interview at Wellington, the Minister for Labour (Hon. J. A. Millar) said that the Government did not intend to proceed with the erection of any more workmen's homes until an amendment had been made in the Act. He proposed to bring doivn an amending Act in the coming session that would provide for the purchase of the homes by tenants by payments of small instalments or on the building society principle, by which capital and interest were paid off in the form of rent. This amendment would make the purchasing clause a reality, and that was what he desired. The proceeds of the homes that were sold would be expanded in the erection of additional ones, and in future the initial cost would be kept at the lowest possible figure.

Latin is a favourite medium' of expression- in some borough councils (says an exchange). Motions are seconded •• pro forma " or " pro rata," as the seconder ■ may prefer; things are mentioned " inter alia " and members speak "ad hoe." One evening, a councillor of a certain suburban borough council opposed a motion. He said it was "ultra vires." The phrase fell heavy on the meeting, but one gallant councillor asked " "What is 'ultra vires'? Tt is nob long since a Tiniaru organisation came to the front with a' remit to its federation to lessen the symptoms of the weakness, of plain English by translating in its laws the phrase " mutatis mutandis." The federal body bad to " pass." No convenient phrase of the same meaning can be made up in English.

From a return prepared by order of the Federal Senate it appears that .during a period of nearly eight years (to November last) no fewer than 27=steamships were disabled by accidents to their propellers. In the great-majority of cases the distressed vessels were soon picked up. the period of drifting ranging in 17 instances from half an hour to"2-1 hours. Only one steamer was abandoned on account of her helpless condition—the Anglo-Australian liner. Port Stephens. She drifted'for 3;j davs southward before her company deemed it imperative to take to the boats, and all hands reached Sydney safely. The L'nion Steamship Company's steamer Hawea. was adrift oft the'coast of X.S.W. for 28 days, and then made the land under her own steam, temporary repairs having been effected by the engineering staff. The "North Otago Times" raises once more the subject of Otekaike, and in a leading article blames Mr McXab (Minister of Lands at the tune) for being too ready to believe the most dubious stories. "We have beard expert land valuers express the opinion that the price paid for the Otekaike Estate was about £'30,000 more than it was worth; and most people knew that, at the very least, a price was being paid for it far in excess of its real value. And on top of this, the leases of Galloway and Benmore were, according to Mr M'Xab himself, extended for eight years' at the old small rental because Otekaike was sold too cheap." This concession in rental, the "Times" says, experts value at £'40,000. The company then made a very good bargain.

One of the neatest and newest things in the way of fittings for children's push carts is the new hygienic ventilated folding hood made at. Clegg's perambulator and basket work factory in Woolleombe Street, and a big demand has sprung up for these well designed articles since they were put on the market a short, time ago. An advantage of the new hood is that it will fit on nearly all existing types of perambulators and push carts, wliile there is no comparison between the old and the new kinds of hood from a health point of view. Those who heard Or Truby King's lecture on the proper treatment of babies will remember that he spoke strongly against the usual unventilated types of hood, and Messrs Hedges Bros.' invention is designed to give full effect to Dr King's recommendations. On each side of the hood is an aperture about a foot in length and two inches wide, which is protected by a flap hung from the top. In hot weather one or both of these flaps can he rolled up and fastened in position to give the infant occupant, the full advantage of fresh air, wliile if out in the rain or cold they can be securely fastened to keep out the wet or draughts. This simple hut ingenious idea should prove a quick selling novelty.

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A MESSAGE FOR THE MAN WHO IS TORTURED WITH RHEUMATISM OR GOUT.

Every year Rheumatism, Gout. Sciatica, or Lumbago brings torture to thousands of men. To some it comes during the early and more vigorous years, with others, after middle life lias been reached, or passed—but in pvcrv case the trouble is due to excess uric'acid in the blood. R KEUMO is the one certain and simple cure for Rheumatism, Gout,, and kindred ailments, and it is the only cure. Perhaps you have read alluring advertisements* asserting that remedies claiming to cure almost every other ailment will also relieve Rheumatism. Now, a doctor never gives the same prescription for indigestion, for debility, for liver troubles, for neuralgia, and for Rheumatism. No. he knows, and you know, that each different class of ailment requires a particular medicine. Liniments, pills, and similar nostrums, although cheap, a--e useless. RHETJMO, tried, tested and proved efficacious by thousands of sufferers, is the one safe mid satisfactory cure. Thousands have found relief. Yon too can ho cured.

The South Canterbury Harriers ran their sprint events on- Caroline Bay last Thursday afternoon, the following actin" as officials: —Timekeeper, Air F J. Dunn; starter, Mr E. Firkcu; iuoVes, Messrs Wakeham, Bust, and Pratt. The result of the 100 yards was:—lst heat—D. Hodgson 1, B. McWhirter '>. W. H. Buck! 3; time, 11 S-osec; 2nd beat—G. Glue ], A. E. Templeton 2, A. McDougall 3; time, 11 3-ssec The final resulted m a close finish—G. Glue 1, D. Hodgson 2; time 11 2-osec. The 440 yards resulted—D. Hodgson 1, G. Glue 2. Mr C. H. Opie, a member of the Canterbury Board of Education, replying to' the toast of Education at a "banquet of the School Committees' Association, strongly the siiT'Tstion of the Minister of Educathat part of the cost of education should be met by direct taxation. II that suggestion was a pilot balloon to see how toe wind was blowing, Mr Fowlds had been .shown that it was a dead head-wind. Mr Opie said the cost of education in New Zealand was only one-ninth of the revenue, while in "some parts of America it ran up to. one-third.

Enquiry at tlie hospital last night elicited the information that the man Philip Desmond, who was picked up on the road at Orari in an unconscious state on last 'Wednesday night, had completely regained consciousness and is on a fair way to recovery. It has been ascertained" that he came to New Zealand, from Hobart about six months ago and had been, working in "Wellington at hir, trade as an engneer. He is a married man and his wife and child are in Tasmania. His -wife- wrote over to him asking him to return home with all haste as their baby was dvinf, and he was travelling soutn (walking and working his way) when ho was overcome bv a fit on •Wednesday last. His intention was to catch the first boat he could for Hobart. Last week tlio trustees of the Benevolent Institution, Wellington, discussed the question of pocket-money paid to inmates of the Ohiro Home. Allegations were made in respect of some men inmates and their spending money in drink. Vx> to now old age pensioners have received Is 6d per week pocket-money, whether they woik or not Other inmates have received a sum not exceeding Is Gd per week—the amount depending on personal good conduct and industry. Amounts thus paid out have varied from the lull lis to '2s per month, but no reduction has been made in the case of old age pensioners. It costs Os Od per week to keep an inmate in the Ohiro Homo, the old age pension is IDs, and with interest on the home the per capita charge is lis lOd. The trustees decided that the pocket money paid to any inmate shall not exceed Is (id per week, and that the amount, to be decided by the master, shall depend.on the industry ol the individual in every case. It was shown that some inmates worked very hard and others did not work at all. Payment bv merit of all hands would alter this.' The master spoke very hi"iilv of the industry of the women u\ the home.- Two, aged respectively to and 03 vears, did the whole ot the wa«hin" 'of the institution. It would he extremely hard if the pocket-money of the women of tlio institution were taken awav or reduced. They bought odds and ends for "afternoon ><-« with it.

Sulphur and Sarsaparilla Salts.— This pleasant and refreshing preparation will be found exceedingly valuable in purifying the blood and cooling tin: system, "and thus preventing those unpleasant eruptions and pimples so common to many at, the change ot the season. One teaspoonlnl in halt a tumblerful of water before breakfast is invaluable as a spring medicine. Price Is (kl a bottle, from L: B. James, chemist, Timaru ...

The Dresden Fiano 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, they have recently opened up a new shipment [of the justly famous Bohm x'iano,' which still maintains its position as the best medium price instrument on the market. They are also offering at special rates a iine 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 offered jn this district...

We are 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, etc., 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 sav that every person who bnvs from Alfred J. Stephens, opposite the Post Office, saves money... Good Red Blood! That's what most people want during the approaching Springtime. - Something to put vigour and vim into one —that's what . our Compound Sarsaparilla does. Each close makes von feel younger, stronger and happier.* Jt purities the blood and frees the skin of -it 11 eruptions. ■"2s Gd and Is CA per bottle. Baxter s Pharmacy. Be .sure you get Baxters...

Mr M. A. McFarhuie, tobacconist, Maryborough, Vic, writes:—" My bo] had been troubled with bronchitis foi some time, and though I had expert opinion and their prescriptions, he }till seemed to lie getting worse. 1 was really afraid 'hat he was develop ing consumption. At length cluded to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial, "and can tiiitlifuilj say the result was wonderful. From the very first ho •commenced to pick up, and is to-day quite healthy. At the luiist svmplom of t.n attack I now give him a few doses, and it always checks the complaint at once. Have also given Chamberlain's Cougl; Remedy _to my other children when attacked with Croup, with the same good results.' tror Rata overywherft. ..

RESPECTING THE SALE OF PATENTS.

AVe are informed by Henry Hughes (A. P. Holdship, manager), Patent Agent of 183 Hereford Street, Christchurch, that the linn is often asked to interest themselves in inventions apart from their professional capacity as advisers and inventors.

A reputable patent agent cannot however, interest himself commercially in an invention. He must he strictly impartial, and when his duties as to the soliciting of patents are' over he he must not he identified in a business or trading wav with patents. Rut what lie can do, and what Henry Hmdieu' firm is doing, is to bring pa tan tees into touch with proper persons who will take the patent to England and America and dispose oi it there on behalf of the patentee In this wav inventors will benefit and the firm will have the satisfaction of seeing clients doing well. The New Zealand patent can always be disposed of locally ,and this is preferable to selling in London. For further particulars, apply Henry Tliud.es (A. R. Holdshir,, manager) TS3 Hereford Street, Christehnreh. .). E. S. Jackson, Stafford Street, '1 miaru, agent for Henry Hughes.,.

An irritated;, throat is quickly soothed by' Zymole Trokeys. They increase the throat' secretions and strengthen the vocal morels. Nothing better for public speakers. 20

Young men should see the "latest styles and shapes in gent's hoots as now displayed at Soulier's boot store. For really high-class footwear for gentlemen,, we strongly recommend Souter's boot store. This (inn is one of the most enterprising 'in New Zealand. ...

"From IS gro'per I saw taken four dozen soles," said Mr G. M. Thomson, in. a lecture at Dunodin. "That is where our soles go when we can't get them. Talk about the fishermen diminishing the supplies of fish. A shoal of grop will iii a clay catch more soles than all our fishermen will ca.teh in a year."

The bazaar in aid of the building fund of Chalmers Church will open in the Assembly Rooms on Thursday next. The preparations are very complete', and it is safe to say that no effort will lie spared to make the bazaar popular with every one. The various stalls will contain articles of a useful and ornamental kind; and in addition to vocal programmes, arrangements are being made for' a series of competitions that should be. very liberally patronised. ' It is some years now since an appeal was made on behalf of the funds of the church, and next week will give opportunities to members and well-wishers to lend a liberal helping hand j

A case under the Wages Protection and Contractors' Lien Act on hie before the Stipendiary Magistrate at Wellington recently, and Dr MoArthur gave bis reserved judgment on Tuesday. A contractor took a job at £648.' The "employer" who held £207, or more than the one-fourth required by . statute, received notice, of claims against the contractor, first from several subcontractors; n«d j theii from th'-ee \va£es men: The question for the CoSirt was whether'.the wages men had-the rightto first pavnient, although-their claims were not lodged first. After quoting authorities, his Worship said the, following, in his opinion; was the correct order of priority':—(a) The employer in respect of the amount of its set-off against the contractor, (b) Workmen who' have given statutory notice of charges in respect of their wiiees. (c) Sub-contractors who have given statutory notice of olinree in respect of the moneys due under 'the sub-contract, (d) Holders of absolute assignments. He therefore held that the wages'men had a first and paramount charge upon the moneys due to the contractor by the employer. Notwithstanding that the notices of the sub-contractors had been put in before those of the workers, he "onsidererl that the sub-contractor?' liens'or charges did not take priority of those of the workers. Nor did he think that the fact that the workers had proceeded under oart 1 of the Act in any way affected ' their rights. This decision, however, did not relieve the three \va<res- pien, from proving their claims before the Court in the ordinnrv way. The orwe was further -adjourned ti give them the opportunity of doing this. Give your growing children healthy appetites. Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract makes delicate children strong by creating an. appetite for healthy food. It builds them up. .. 40

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C.F.C.A.—Temuka stock sale Tuesday. O'Callaghan and Co—Four important sales to-day. C. Jonas and Co.— Important- sales to-day.

.Morton and Pearson—Mutton, produce, etc., to-dav. National Cash Register Co—Latest machines for sale. Mount Peel Road Board—Notice by E. H. Templer. Pollard Optra Co.- Farewell at Theatre this evening. Sewing machine wanted—Apply C. Jonas and Co. Mrs Boue, Fairlio—Wants a general servant. Ceo. Bircbfield—Tenders for painting and papering. MePhedran Bros.. Arcade—Land an(l commission agents. .1. Reid —Bargains in men's boots. Deputy Official Assignee Bankruptcy notice of J. Maliony. J. * Deplioff Up-to-date house decorator. Mount Somers Coal Co.—For working men. S.CV Coursing Club—Tenders lor grazing. Farmers' CoJop. InsurCuice —Notice re dividends. . . T. J. Teague—House properties "lor sale. T. 'Mandolin Jackson—-Sheep propeities for sale. J. McAulilfe and Co.—Notice to milk consumers. G. Dawson—Last, day ol clearing grocorv sale. Bust and Co.—Values on prints.

Tiinaru Gun Club—Season opens on Thursday. Lost—Fox terrier, reward. Theatre Royal—Sherwood's pictures on Monday. Athletic grounds—Hockey match on Monday. G. Pearson—Cheap and novel toys on sale. ~ Crawford's cheap iteas-r-.U per lb and chest. Scott's cycle depot—Cheap new season bicvcles. . . Lowrie's dancing class—Long nignt AiiLMist 30th. . ■ .. Chalmers Church—lmportant notice re ba/.aar. , , Church services—St. Marv a, Uyi.lmers. Trinity, Wesley, and Sophia street Hall. Wanteds— ik-Hcos.