TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14015, 25 September 1909, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

» In our supplement to-day reader* will find the first instalment of a serial story, "Clover.Hawthorne's Fortune," in which will he fonhd the development of an interesting plot, founder on a mislaid fortnne. To-morrow being the anniversary of the. proclamation of the Dominion of New Zealand, there will ho a volunteer parade service at St. Mary s church, at 11 a.m. Government surveyors made a start this week with the survey of the part of Mr Tripp's Orari Gorge station, | which was recently acquired by tho | Government for close settlement pnr- . noses.

The progress of the building of the big ferro concrete bridge over . tho Opihi at Teranka is pictorially represented in. the Canterbury Times, and a very good idea of how the structuro will look when, completed can bo got from these photographs. In the current number of tho "Sketch." this week there is an excellent photo of the orchestra of tho Waitaki Boy's High School, which together with the explanatory foot note makes a good advertisement for that progressive institution.

After a most successful business in Timaru, tho Empress Needle Company will bring them season to a close within eight days. Lessons will be given free as usual, and those who are not in possession, of an empress needle should make up their minds quickly to pay the company a visit, as it will ba a few years before they will be travelling this way. again.

To-morrow, Dominion Day, the public school cadet corps will attend a church parade in the Wesleyan Church in the'morning, when an address will I» v given by tie Rev.' W. Banmber. The usual service in the evening will he conducted.by the Rev. W. J. Enticott. At Waimataitai Mr Enticott will preachlin the morning* and Mr Dobson in the evening.

The employees of J. Jackson and Co., whose working stock-in-trade was destroyed in the fire at the sawmill, received a very* pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon when the managers distributed between them, a sum of money running into three figures, as oompensatioit for the loss of then- tools, each man receiving a. sum aniphv to cover the cost rf the had lost Tie emplovees appreciated very highly this action on th¥part of their employers.

An interesting evenmgas anticipated next Tuesday at the Theatre, when Miss Chrissie Smith's art nnion of mctorss will be-drawn, the drawing being orSded by a concert arranged by her Amy Smith.. This collecti£ o&O woxkV in oil, water-colour ' °? white," consists "6f flower and back\»na ™* £*•._. aiustTating 6cen^^ a T, Germany lan convienco of and Hamburg. th eir seats, a those wishing to r fV jj en> 0 n box-plan.K■ the evening of the of tj.e to be obtatnedat tue doa-v theatre, sialic and dress > oircle en Irance. ; - ..-"• .... ■•-- r'■ ->'~: : .:'-- • •;•. ;

Whilst in Wellington;. Jto- Craig called tit the office of the Public ««** and inquired twofold been done there »L«uweetkra with, the alterations m the/Dmaru S Office, which he to IheHon- Dr Findlay, in m •haree as ?-ery necessary. He was in forS That plans SSSSfIE2*?oB Education Office (ground floor), so that the present offiSTcan be ilsed to increase the accommodation for the post and telegraph clerks. The Department Mr eSke was told, reeopnt-sed that the SSTnd telegraph business of Timaru W increase.l almost phenomenally, W invtified the facilities.. The a tera£w fcTbc made will, he is of opinion prTe to Extremely useful to both officers anA public. . The ■Waim.tto Debating Society had Venfclenfen. A lot of doqiuw* on The most approved Knes *a» ««"..!. and "somebody on contracts i»« greatly in evidence. Eventually-1«* defendant got the verdxec with against the plaintiff. The dressing «-f w of the parts was a kind <»hieh would worthily illustrate a breach, ot promise art journal, and there -..sis a. good display of forensic knowledge and ne*a?ssarily some humour. J"e room was packed by an interested audience. Next week's meeting will be on Friday night, when tho rector; tn the Waitalci High School, Mr b. -Mijner, will deliver a lecture on the I»n tish Nary- It is. expected that ne will be aeeotnpanied by t J « «J 00l s band and orchestra.

Attention is directed to the clearing sale at Mr Abbott's farm by the N.M. and A. Co. Particulars are advetrised.

To-morrow being Dominion Day thero will be a church parade of the volunteers and cadets. The various corps fall in at the Drill Hall at 10.15 a.m. The Railway Department advertises particulars of excursion fares for the Geraldinc races on September 30fh and October Ist.

Already a number of fishing .licenses have been issued by Mr James Granger in Tiinaru, and a big run on them is anticipated for next week.

The members of the Tiinaru Hockey Club held a very enjoyable social in the Tyrol tea rooms last evening, when a farewell was given to Mr Dreaver, who has been an energetic worker for the club, and the cause of hockey generally.

At a meeting of the Pioneer Terminating Building Society in tho Sophia Street Hall last evening, four appropriations of £l5O each, were disposed of. Two disoosed of by ballot fell to a double share No. 101; two were sold and fetched £2S each.

At the musical competitions at Duncdin, Miss Maggie Dennehy, of Timaru, came second in the piano solo "Tho Mill," for children ten to thirteen. She gained 90 per cent, of marks, tho winner, Miss Kathleen Weir, of Dunedin gaining 94 per cent. To-morrow the pulpit of Trinity Church will be occupied by the Rev. J. Pattison, of Waipukurau, who comes to conduct an evangelistic mission during the next fortnight. Tho usual services will bo held at Salisbury, Cullmanntown and Gleniti.

Mounted Constable Osborn yesterday took into custody Daniel O'Boylo who was sentenced this week to a term of imprisonment for failing to comply with a maintenance order against him. The sentence was to have been waived had the defendant paid up his arrears.

An evangelistic conference of the Presbyterian Church in South Canterbury will be opened in Trinity Hall on Monday next. There will bo two sessions on Monday, at the morning session opening at 11.15, Mr J. C. Gibson, of Oamaru will give an address on the conditions of successful evangelism; and at the afternoon session at 2, the Rev. Mr Patterson, of Waipukurau, will speak on the subject of pastoral evangelism. The little exhibition of work done by. the amateur photographers of the Timaru Technical Class, which is at prosent on view in the technical school, comprises work of a distinctly artistic nature, while from a technical point of view the results are good also. Tho chief faults to be noticed, are errors in composition, and a good many of tho prints are marred as to effect, by careless mounting, some stains, arid dusty negatives.

The special general meeting of tho Timaru Tennis Club held yesterday was well attended, and the chair was taken by Mr S. F. Smithson, tho president. There were two notices of motion, one limiting the membership to equal numbers of both sexes, with the maximum at 100, and the other seeking 1© have the onus of electing members shifted from committee to the annual general meeting. After a long discussion, for and against, the motion fixing a limit was passed oh as a suggestion to the committee with the addition that boys and girls cf 16 years of age he allowed to join subject.to certain restrictions. The motion re election of members at annual meetings was rejected by a large majority. Sketch plans and estimates for altering the pavilion were forwarded on to the committee, who will deal with them this afternoon. Tlie usual weekly meeting of the Lifeboat Lodge, No. 101, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening, there being a good "attendance of. members over' whom the C.T., Bro. J. T. Ellis, presided. One brother was reinstated into the Order. The anniversary committee submitted the balance-sheet of the late concert, which showed a credit balance of £6 13s Id. The report and balance-sheet were received and unanimously adopted, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the secretary and committee for the able" and successful way they had carried out the anniversary. A committee was appointed to report at next meeting re assisting a late brother in need. The social part of the evening was taken up with harmony, several members taking part. The proJiramme for next meeting will bo a debate "Three-fifths v. Bare Majoritv," Brothers Barr and Claughton being responsible. The South Canterbury Cold Storage and Produce Distributing Company, Ltd., shows great promise of successful flotation, and the provisional directors are to be-congratulated upon the ready response given by the public to their invitation for shares. ■'.' "We understand from, the broker, Mr H. H. Webb, that considerably over 2000 snares have been applied for up to the present, and it is expected that the; balance necessary before allotment can take place will be submitted within the nex week or two. Tho building is rapidly nearing completion, and should bo finished by the middle of next month. The machinery which is, now lying in the New Zealand Express Company's stores, will be placed in position as soon as building operations will permit. It is confidently expected that the I stores' will bo readv for business about the middle of November. We are ask- | ed to notify intending shareholders that ! prospectuses,. application forms, J and i all necessary information can l>e procured from the broker, Mr H. H. Webb. Stafford street, or from Mr E. J. Smith. Gleniti. Timaru is to be congratulated upon tho pluck and progressiveness of one of its citizens in starting an industry which must eventuallv confer' far reaching benefits nooii the fishing, dairying and other industries of the district.

When in Wellington, this week Mr Craigie M.P., paid a visit to tho training ship Amoknra tor the special purpose of seeing and speaking with tho Timaru boys who are aboard of her. The names of tho lads referred to are— Messrs Wagstaff, Bennett, McDougal, Chappel, Grieve, and jfayes, Mr Craigie bjivs that he found them a|l looking the picture of health and they told him'that they enjoyed tho lifo immensely. The captain had them specie ally lined ui> on deck so that ho might have a chat Avitli them, and tho boys seemed pleased to see some one from Timaru. Ho asked them to 60 'act as to bring credit to thomselves, on their ship, and on the town from whioli they came, but from what the captain told him concernnig the splendid behaviour of the bovs, Mr Craigie says he is satisfied that no appeal was needed to persaaue ifcem to conduct themselves as men should do. He hadi bepn. greatlv imDressed.wjth the wonderful;. discipline- on-,board, •- and was convinced that tho captain was doing a. very iine. u'ork.in training lads in this way. Tlrepitv wo>.that he had not a larger ship so "that lie could deal with more of them. , In-reply io a question the boys hailed with delight a »ugECstion that their boat should come to Timaru, and Mr Craigiois now in communication with theTartlne-Premior in. an endeavour to set both the Amoknra and the Pioneer at Timaru on Labour Day to take part m the -military m.-.noeuprps to he held hen? that- -d"y.

Enthusiastic members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles are going about the country as opportunity offers, in search of recruits, and so far they have met with encouraging success.

The new post office at Auckland, to he erected on the water front will have to he founded on piles. These will be of ferro concrete, and a- largo number have already been made.

Mr X. Jonason, of Ashburton, has completed the model of an aeroplane, It is his intention to float a syndicate, build a large machine, and compete against the machines in Great Britain and on the Continent. The Tcmuka Brass Band will render a programme of music on Sunday afternoon next in the Park at 3 p.m. The band has just been formed and this is their first programme. Mr Bryant is the conductor.

The Right Rev. Father O'Sullivan head of the Catholic Missions in Egypt will preach at the Church of the Sacred Heart to-morrow, at the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. His address will relate to the missions among the Mahomed peoples of Egypt,- Syria and Palestine. Taking advantage yesterday of the presence in Timaru of Mr. Tom Pollard. Mr. W. Gunn got him to have a look over tho plans for the new theatre with a view to making any suggestions he might think fit, so as to make the building complete in every detail.

The following is the Rev. D. C. Bates' weather forecast: —"Tho anticyclone which has controlled tho weather during the past two days, is nowgiving way everywhere to low pressure areas, both in the extreme north and south. A change for somewhat milder but very unsettled weather is now expected and rain is probable soon in the extreme north, and on the west coast and southern districts of the South Island, with freshening northerly winds everywhere."

Guinness and Lo Cren, Ltd:, will soil by auction in two lots at their Timnru Land Salerooms on Saturday, the 9th October, on account of the District Manager of the.New Zealand Railways, 10 years' leases of the valuable business premises situate adjoining the main line at present occupied by Messrs John Mill and Co., as wool and grain stores. These warehouses are well suited for importers, merchants and others, heinf so conveniently situated elos" to the Timaru railway station and harliour.

Tho Bank gully sewer is now being opened up in ditferent'places for repair. Lust evening it was opened up in Sophia street opposite the office of this paper, the men working all through the night. Passers by did not appreciate the .strong smell of sewer gas which emanated from tho 23ft. deep hole, but tho men in the sewer seemed to be not inconvenienced in any way, doing their work to the accompaniment of a vocal number which seemed strangely inappropriate in an underground sewer —"Oil, I will take you home, Kathleen."

A meeting of the committee of tho Timaru SjKirts Club was held on Thursday night. It was decided to bold an open feather-weight competition 9st ami under, and an open light weight competition, lUst and under for valuable trophies and tho championship _ of South Canterbury. Matches are being arranged between so mo of the best boxers in the dominion. It is probable that J. Hegarty and Leckie, of Dunedin, will be matched, also Fitzsimmohs and Bradley, Christchurch. The club is endeavouring to put on a first-class programme for race nights, and it is to he hoped that they will meet with the success they deserve. Tho usual monthly meeting of the Esk Valley School Committee was held on the 1-ith inst. Present: .Messrs Hamilton (chairman), Gray, Haywood and McCarthy. The chairman -reported receiving notice from the Board of tho examination, and agreeing to do part of the repairs asked for. It was agreed to again write tho Board re repairs as they were really necessary. Mr Gray reported having let a contract for trimming fences, and the work was now finished. The secretary was instructed to see the contractor ami settle the account. The examination being on Monday and a bazaar on Thursday and Friday, it was agreed to close the school to the 26th September. Accounts were passed for £'l (5s and the meeting closed. A meeting of'the South Canterbury Poultry Society, presided over by Mr S. R. Burns ,at which about a dozen members were present, was held in Hutchison's rooms last evening. Several communications were read from Mr A. Hardy, secretary of the South Island Poultry Association; with reference to a. complaint that had been made against a competitor in the Langshan class at the recent South Canterbury show, in which it was alleged that he had painted the legs of bis exhibits. A letter that had been drafted by the secretary of the society in reply, was .read, in which it was explained that ' the competitior had merely painted the legs of his birds with a mixture of spirits of 6alt and sulphur for the purpose of removing scale, and ho had not remembered to rub off tho mixture befoer exhibiting. It was pointed out that there was no intention at fraud and in fact, the birds did not look as well with the stuff on, as otV. It was decided to send tho secretary's letter to the South Island Association in explanation of the whole matter. A large number of suggested alterations of rules and remits were received from the Association and considered, and also details of the propsed inter-club challenge shield. THE GUINEA POEM. A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is has been sent to the writer of this verse — Miss 8.8., Hnpe Road, Thames, Auckland. While Cook and Peary claim the Pole And tear each other to tatters; Flag Brand Pickles hoists one name — 'Tis Hay wards; What? else matters! WIN A GUINEA ! Prize Ponm published every Saturday. Best original four short-line advt. verse about "Flag Brand Pickles " wins each week. Forward verse, embossed metal cap from Iwttle, and full address to Hayward Bros., P. 0., Box 013, Wellington OH, THE BOTHER OF SHIFTING! Mostly everybody knows it; how few liko it. Take a word in season, and if you have to shift get the N.Z. Express Co.. Ltd., to do the work. They take care not to injure things, are reasonable in their "charges, save you all possible trouble. They remove furniture by road, rail or sea, and if you want it stored can supply first-class accommodation. ... The way it was long, and road it was dark, .And the wayfarer f P ]J in tbo no.nrl^in the park, ;■/•■? ' .\ And it filled him right up to tho T'limsoll mark. And not <nly filled bub chilled him! Ho contrived to get homo all a shiver and shake, He'd a terrible cold and had swallowed a. lake. But Woods' Peppermint Cure they induced him to tako, Or the cold that he caught would Jmre killed Uim...

Motor launches are driving gondolas out of business on the canals of Veu-> ice.

The following tenders have been accepted by-tho Geraldine Racing Club for the meeting on .Thursday and Friday next: —Race cards, H. Smith, Beliield: 9s doz. Games, H. Smith, 10s. Outside refreshment booth, G. 11. Bryant, £3.

It is reported that in different parts of South Canterbury the grub is making its appearance in" the wheat crops. So far however, it has not done a great deal of damage. Tn a good many places sheep are now being turned on to the young wheat crops to eat them off, ami make them stool out the better.

The Auckland " Weekly Graphic." for the 15th inst., contains a good descriptive article on the Midland Railway and the big tunnel works by Mr W. Wilson, formerly instructor in electricity at the Timaru Technical School. The article is illustrated by a couple of dozen nhotograohs, which dive some idea of the country, the line passes through.

The Dunodin Commercial traveller who told a story of being stuck up, trussed and robbed, has confessed that the story was an invention. Ho had tied himself up, and was neither assaulted nor robbed. He gave several reasons for his extrordinary behaviour ; ono was that he was not getting on to well with his people, and he wanted to enlist their sympathy.

The usual weekly meeting of the Fairview Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday, when over sixty members and friends, under the chairmanship of Mr" Grossman, enjoyed a. long and varied programme. Recitations were given by M. Johnson, R. P. Ellis and Mr Butchers, a reading by Mrs Pearse, . songs by Mesdames Hornbrook, Ellis, Pearec and Souire, Misses Thorenu and Raddon. Messrs Thorean, Hornbrook and Raddon and Reader, nnartette by Misses L. and M. Raddon, E. Hornbrook and L. John- «">. trombone sol" hv Mr Cou<deton. Misses Johnson, Squire and Raddon n"companied the singers. Altogether the oompanv passed a vry pleasant ov""iiiF. At nert mee+'no- a -mock parliamentary election will be held.

The interest in the boy preacher's mission has grown during tho week, until tho Primitive Methodist Church has been filled to overflowing. The last, Sunday services will bo conducted tomorrow, when Mr Charteris senr. will preach in the Barnard street church in the morning at 11, and tho boy preacher will conduct service in tho Waimataitai church at the same hour. At 3 o'clock a mass meeting will bo held at Caroline Bay, at which several speakers will assist the missioners. On Sundav evening at G. 30 service will bo held ni the Theatre Royal; and in anticination ofthc expected crush, extra chairs have been provided for seating tho stage, which will accommodate a large number. Services will be held in the Primitive Methodist ChuMi next week 11 n to and including Thursday nisrhfc, when the mission closes. Owing to the threatened destruction of native. grasses through tires and other causes in the Mackenzie Country, the Minister of Agriculture recently decided to conduct experiments with various grasses on portions of-tho Mackenzie plains under different conditions of soil and climate ,to ascertain which seeds would succeed best. To give effect to this proposal, Mr A. Macpherson, South Island Supervisor of Agricultural Experiments, has just gone over the country affected, and has selected five positions on the Mackenzie Plains where experiments should be conducted, namely, Hawdon Station, The Wolds. Simon's Pass, Hakataramoa and Haldon. To carry out the experiments it ; will be necessary to fence off from half an acre up to one aero of a portion of the plain where there is no vegetation, -and to divide the area into plots, sowing on each a distinct variety of seed or a mixture of seeds of grasses and otther plants suitable ' for such country. The co-opera-tion of owners of land in the position chosen is being solicited in the direction of fencing the plots. The Department will find the seeds and supervise the work, which will be under the direction of Mr Mac.pherson. Gentlemen's Tan Derby Shoes "Health" brand, very latest shapes, at Souter's Shoe Store. We hold a verv fine selection of gentlemen's shoes in "tan and black. J. W. Souter, the fashionable boot store, sole agents for " Health" boots and shoes. ... Every lady and gentleman who indulges 'in tennis or bowls is invited mid" advised to see the interesting display of ladies' and gentlemen's tennis and bowling boot* and shoes now hom,x made at Penrose Bros, in Stafford street. The best wearing , and tli •. most comfortable styles are shorn, and this attractive reasonably :maS footwear is well worth your inanition. Why not drop m to-dry as you are passing? ...

The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd„ announce their annual sale of pianos and organs. In addition to models by tue 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 riano, which still maintains its position as the best medium price instrument on 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 offered in this district...

P. G. Allen's flower seeds always give satisfaction. ...

Why wait for that hoarseness to "wear off," when Zymolo Trokeys will stop it much quicker? Disagreeable coughs are often avoided by the Use of Zymole Trokeys. 9 If the muscles of tho throat aro strained a cold is very easily contracted. Zymole Trokeys will prevent this; they aro just the thing for hoarseness and irritating coughs. ...

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 has been reached, or passed—but in every case the trouble is due to excess urio acid in the blood. RHEUMO 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 yen know, that each dif/erent class of ailment requires, a particular medicine. . Liniments, pills, and similar •.nostrums, although cheap, are usehfss.'• RHEUMO, tried, tested and proved efficacious by thousands of sufferers, is the one safe and satisfactory cure. Thousands Lave found relief. You too can be cured. For children's hacking ooneK at night. Woods' Great Peppermint Cora. ll 8d mud Shi •u,„

Speaking at a, school gathering on Thursday, Mr T. E. Taylor M.P. declared his educational faith as follows: "I believe tho ultimate aim of education is to develop tho power of orginal and independent thought, and the power of observation; for half the joy of life 'depneds on the power to appreciate the beauties of nature. The child whose education is dependent on the memory lias not Leon educated at all', unless it has been taught tho oower of independent thought. I am delighted to know that throughout the wholo world the educationists are impressing this truth on the authorities; and, although T think our syllabus has many defects, I am cpiifce sure that during the past ten years there has been a greater effort made to pub a foundation of commnnsense on our educational system than there was in the. preceding twenty five years."

The extent of the works it which the famous Bass' Ales are produced to-day is so enormous that it is somewhat difficult to realise the small beginnings from which this firm developed. Early in the 18th century, in the days when railways were undreamt of, aiid the work of transporting goods in England was done by means of great lumbering waggons, in which passengers were seated, one of the chief carriers of the time was a certain Bass of Staffordshire. Bass combined the business of brewing with that of carrying, but his liquors became so extremely popular that lie disposed of his carrying business and devoted himself to brewing. Thus was established the famous Bass concern of to-day, whose ales, bottled under the name of Dog's Head by Messrs Bead Bros., Ltd., constitute by far the largest proportion of ales exported to the Dominion, indicating that their superior qualitv is proportionately as widely recognised in New Zealand as in the' Old Land. Some five years ago the Dannevirke Borough Council took under the Public Works' Act some 56 acres of native land, part of the Tahoraite block, for a sewage farm. Owing to various causes, the inquiry by the Native Land Court as to the amount of compensation to be paid to the native owners was delayed until a few days ago. The council produced as evidence of value:- —A special valuation by the Government valuer ,Mr Llovd, £l2 10s per acre; the Town Clerk £lO to £l2 per acre; Mr Wright, formerly Town Clerk, £l3 per acrp; Mr W. E. Griffin, lately Government valuer, £l3 per acre. For the natives ,three expeireneed valuers submitted respectively £35, £25, and £6O r>er acre as the value. Eventually the Court, after visiting the land', fixed the compensation at £23 10s pe*- acre. Then, notwithstanding that the Council had evidence to demonstrate that £l3 per acre was an outside value, it transpired that for five years they had been urging the native owners to accept £2l 10s ner acre.

Hardy's fishing tackle depot has just landed a. very fine assortment of rods, reels, lines, 'casts, waders, brogues, phantoms, flies, basket", fly oooks, nets, etc. Rods from 15s to £l2 each. Reels from Gs to £4 each. iThese goods have been sneeiallv selected for tins district, and are guaranteed to give satisfaction, and can be obtained fre-u Francis Tasker, Stafford street, lima ru... ..■••

Tf that long exhausting illness lias left you in a verv weak condition, let Stearns' Wire of Cod Liver Extra*-* give vouback^your strength bv building lip Your tksues. .' It makes n«™ blood and vitality. ' u L'utha Burbank is the earliest pea grown. Procure from P. 0. Allen. ...

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 uuderwear and clothing, etc., ho is selling tho 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 buvs from, Alfred J. Stephens, opposite the Post Office, saves money... For • children's hacking cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is fid and 2a 6d...

Grow the best. Vegetables by sowing P. G. Allan's selected so'eds. Send for illustrated catalogue, post free. ... Loofahs. —Excellent for use in the bath; better than flesh gloves. A windowful to clear at sixpence each. Your-opportunity. Baxter's Pharmacy. ... SYNOPSIS OF NEW'---ADVERTISE--MENTS. N.Z. L. and M.A. Co.—Temuka sale, 28th inst. C.F.C. A.—Property sale, 16th October; Temuka sale, Tuesday. Sheep sale, at Clinton—By Loan Company, on 30th inst. Pync and Co. —Sale of farms, on 30th October. N.M. and A. Co.—Sale at Temuka, on Tuesday; clearing sale, 7th October. Guinness and LeCren—Stock Bale, at Temuka, Tuesday; Geraldine horse fair, nth October, farms for sale. Morton and Pearson —Sell vegetables, mutton, t?tc., to-day. O'Callaghan and Co.—Sell poultry, pigs, shares, etc., to-day. McPhedran Bros.—Houses and sections for sale, houses to let. ■■ Theatre Royal—Pathe pictures, this afternoon and 'evening."" Fairlie saleyards—Horse parade, on October Gth.

Evangelistic Conference —At Trinity Hall, on Monday. Skating—Presentation of prizes, this evening. \V. Connelly—Business notice of the Crown Hotel. Aulsebrbok —Cream sandwich biscuits.

N.Z. railways—Excursion fares for Geraldine. races.

G. and T. Young—Display of louv priced jewellery. Lost—Small parcel; reward.. F. W. Marchant—Tenders for I'alinu bridge. S.C. Reserve Corps—Church parade, to-morrow.

Walter Pan ton and Son—Tenders for builder's work. S.S. Education Hoard —Committee for Allandale School. Mrs Elworthv—Requires servants. Mrs C. IT. Gressoh —Wants experienced general. Genuine Wants to buy house. .7. E. Hurdley and Son —New and striking goods.

St. Paul's Church', Tolar.i ValleyAnnual social, next Thursday. George Pearson —New toys, fancy goods, etc. Crawford's—The plnco for teas. Rev. D. J. O'Sullivan—Lectures on distant lands. Theatre Royal Miss Chrissie Smith's art union, on Tuesday.

Timaru Harbour Board Tenders for section.

Pleasant Point Social, on October,, 7.-.,, *_' Baxter's Kodak Brownie. Cameras. •' -..••' ~ ,

J. O'Rou'-ke—New Shipment ; ' of tennis and fancy shirts. Sunday Services—St. liar's. <"!hnlrners, Trinitv, Wesleyan, Oddfellows' Hall, and Theatre. Wnnteds-r-Sevcn, notices,