TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14044, 30 October 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY

A basket social .will>be ; liiald;.in- the Fairvicw School ;ott Friday- next.,/;

I ' Tho 'scfvTces'at Chalmers Church.tomorrow will be cbnductetl by. t-lie ltc,v v A. J. Williams,' of tho Loudpn Missionary' Society i ir'the morning,, Kev: A. E. Hunt, <3f tho Congregational Church,' will preach, in. tho evening ' V-\ ;! ;.;■;.. ,': ; '\/;:...f : "'H';T '■'' Messrs W. Priest ami J.P.'s, -dcalb'with; a. tWiple of-ijnijior. police :offences. at.j, the Magistrate's' Court yesterday..' A :ntan iiamed McCoy' was fined ss: or 2.4 hours»fo.rdrtrnkelniess;' and another, named George Mackenzie -was lined. 40s or .14 days for using'obscenb language jatSts; Andrews railway station. ..;.:• ... .i « ' The L.O. Lodges of' South Canttfrbury have arranged to celebrate the sth November by tho holding of divine service in the Wcsleyan Church, on* Sunday afternoon next, when the Rev., AV. Baumbcr will preach. Tho service begins at 3 p.m. There is also to bo a social in the Orange Hall oil Thursday next; tickets'-.only -Is 'cacli.

In reply to an inquiry, by MrT. Buxtou, M.P., the Hon. Minister of-Pub-lic Works wrote on the 22nd inst: —"•''[ am duly hi receipt ( of, your, letter., of ;tho'2oth iiist., applyij.igttpX.tho survey of a branch .railway. line" f rpm Pleasant Point to llairicliffe, and in inform you that your application has* been recorded for consideration- when tho question of carrying' but '.'further surveys is, being dealt with." .'Mr Buxton adds that the' Minister has-pro-mised this survey when that;: of V Ti-niaru-Pureoni is. undertaken. .' •

In this 'issue. Mr D. Mahonoy advertises some desirable properties tor sale.

Friends and subscribers to the sendoff to Mr M. White arc invited to meet Mr White at the Grosvenor Hotel on Monday evening at 8 p.m.

The Canterbury Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association, have decided to offer their new issue of 0000 £.3 shares, at a premium of 7s 6d per share. The shares may be paid up to £2 10s each, plus the premium.

For some weeks past there has been keen enquiry for novelties m stripe zephyr; cambrics and prints. Adams and Co- have just received a Urge shipment of the newest stripes and as the patterns arc very attractive, an early inspection is invited...

Mr C. H. Mason following weather forecast last night: The weather is likely to fvour the cyclists road race to-day. They may expect a- calm, cloudy morning with a tendency towards an easterly wind after mid-day. Rain is orobablo aboutNovember 2nd. Mr F. W. Marchant has been instructed bv the Christchurch City Council to report on a proposal for the generation of electricity by means ot -water power derived from Lake Coleridge UP tho Rakaia river. The power is proposed to be used for lighting and general purposes in Christchurch.

Water will be turned into tiie Commemoration Baths, Craigie Avenue, today, and the baths will be ready for use -on Monday. The Borough Council have had the baths thoroughly cleaned, the surroundings improved, and everything made sweet and clean. Mr George Langrish has been reappointed caretaker. Tho Rev. W. Baumber will preach in Wesley Church to-morrdw morning and evening. His subject in tho evening. will bo "A.man who dared." In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the members of tho Orange Lodges wfll attend a. special service in Wesley Church, when the Rev. W. Baumber will give the address. At Wairaataitai the Rev. "VVT.,J. Enticotfc will preach in the morning and Mr Workman in the evening. Tho following is the Rev. 1). C. Bates' weather forecast —"Tho present indications are for a chance with a fall in tfie barometer and freshening northeverywhere. The conditions arc somewhat more ominous in the north, but a .westerly area of low pressure is due to pass in the south, on Monday. Warm and hnmid weather is probable in the north and mild and changeable weather in the south."

The Homeward freight rates for wool by steamers of the New Zealand Shipping, Shaw Sarill, Tyser, and Federal Homder-Shire lines have been fixed. They are id per lb for creasy wools, and- fd for scoured wools, to arrive in London for January sales. The rates for boats leaving after those due to catch the first series of sales will not exceed 7-16 d per lb for greasy, and 0.16 d for secured wools.

The 2400 spectators who were present at tho Main School Garden Party on Trafalgar Day, as well as those who faave not yet seen it, will have another opportunity of seeing the Grand Empire March and other displays given that day. There will be a repetition of these popular spectacles on Friday evening next, November sth, when powerful artificial lights will bo used to heighten the efifect of the skdful performances in club-swinging and dancing, and nnt the final touches on tho pageant of Britannia and her followers. The presence of tho Timaru Marine Band too, will ensure a musical programme of the highest order.

Mr T. N. Brodrick, as Chwf Commissioner, has a combative member ot the Hawke's Bay Land Board to deal with. A few days ago Mr. Eustace Lane defied Mr Brodrick as chairman, ; and was forcibly ejected irom the room, that is to say a clerk put. his hand on Mr. Lane's shoulder and told him ho must leave. Lane left with threats of destructive legal and political action to follow Subsenuentlv he told a Napier reporter that he would absent hiroseU from the meetings of the Board until the Government woukl have thenght to declare his seat vacant. He would not seek -re-election, as he had been suecessfnl in obtaining the information regarding the workmg of the Board that he desired, and he considered that the course he is of. present taking was the best in the interests, of the Grown tenants.. The question on which' Mr. Lane d.ffered from the Commissioner was whether the Boanl should grant transfers of W or merelv recommend them to the Minister "Mr. Lane contended that- the Board had the nower. the Commis--sioner that they had not. The usual weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, -No. 101, 1.0.0.«-, was held last evening, tiiere being a "ood attendance of members over whom the C.T. (Bro. .7. T. Mlis) presided. One brother was readmitted bv card and two persons were proposed for membership. Correspondence was received from Bro. Wood, editor of the Christchurch - Lyttelton District Gnide, .asking the Lodge s cooperation in the compiling of a- South Island Guide, and it was decided to deal with the matter next meeting. The item on the syllabus being nomination .and election of officers the new cabinet is as follows:—C3\, Bro. Ellis (re-elected); T.T.. Sister Downward; S.J.W., Bro. Lbwry (re-elected): treasurer, Bro. Hawkey (n-elected): marshal, Bro. Chivers: chaplain, Sister Atherton; guard. Bro. Peake: sentinel Bro. Lloyd; registrar. Sister Peake. It was decided to entertain the juveni-les-at a social evening on the Pith inst. The various reports and. installation of officers will lie rarried out at next, meeting, at which several important matters are to be brought forward. *>o that a good attendance is asked f»r The seventh annual meeting of the Timani Amateur Swimming Club is to be held in Hntchison's Tea Booms on Wednesday evening next, the 3rd inst. at 8 o'clock, when it is to he hoped that a largo number of members will be present, besides intending members to whom a very cordial invitation is given. Tho club intend to cater for the wants of various classes of swimmers this season, as water polo teams ami life-sving classes are to lie arranged. The committee trust that their "efforts to further the variable sport of swimming will be attended with liberal support of new members.

The annual deputation of the London Missionary Society will visit 7imarti to-morrow and Monday. - isisting of Rev. G. J. Williams and Mrs Williams, late of China. Both are excellent speakers and their adit-acs have excited considerable cntli lsmsin throughout Australia and the dominion. To-morrow morning Mr Willta-ns will preach at Chalmers Church . nd at the Congregational Church, :.!r< Wil Hams will deliver an afternoon, at the latter church, Mr and Mrs Williams will address a united young peonlc's meeting, and Mr WVHams will also preach there m tho evening- On Monday at the i&n.e place, Mrs Williams will address a women's meeting at 3 p.m.. and mtheevening a public meeting will be held, when Mr Williams wall speak. I lie work of this great society *s wellknown, and its imsectanan cr; ra.-ter should appeal to all interested in v -:- missionary effort.

The Auckland Education Board favours tlie Daylight. Saving Hill, in the interests of "the schools and their scholars.

A coach that has been running continuously 3>r 24 yc:\m Gisborne and Ormond is to be pensioned off. It has travelled during that time 179.129 miles.

Thc Canterbury Sheep Owners' "Union propose to ask the Christchurch A. and P. Association to provide in future years a competition in blade shearing, because though the use of shearing-machines is spreading, the blade shears must- still be largely used.

The Christchurch Woolbrokers' Association has passed the following rule regarding sales at night:—"When it is not possible to finish selling main catalogues before. 9.30 p.m.. the sale is to ho adjourned at 9 p.m. to' 9 a'.m. the next day, unless a catologuc is practically completed."

The Minister of Railways told the House on Friday that the Government intended to review the whole railway tariff at the end of the year. With his expressed determination to make the railway pay., this seems like a hint that the fares and goods rates will be increased.

The correspondence file at the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, showed that no sooner had the commercial delegates from Home, and Mr. Foster-Fraser, the author-lecturer, set foot on New Zealand soil, than they were in receipt of a " Timaru Harbour Encyclopaedia," forwarded to them bjthe secretary to the Board. Since the Assembly's committee first published, six years ago, the honors in the New- Zealand Presbyterian Sunday school examination, the scholars of'thesHavelock North parish (states the Outlook) have three times secured the banner place, three times the gold medal place, and five times the silver medal place.

Writing to the Auckland "Star" about the Te Akaii land ballot. >lr. John Allen says that one of the .successful applicants let a contract on the second day after the ballot ior fifty acres of ploughing, and splitting 500 posts. Another man was offered £2OO for his section before he left the hall, while a third was offered £7OO as soon as his name was announced, and he is reported to have since pold for £2.000. Mr. Allen argues that it would be better to nut the land up at auction, instead of by ballot. A petition from a number of sheepowners, asked the Shccpowners' Union to take steps to protect members against loss of sheep at salcyards. The Union resolved that, although it could not undertake to prosecute on behalf of any 'member, it was quite ready to protect members from loss of sheep by stealing, and it was prepared to pay a reward up to £IOO to persons, not lieing the actnal offenders, whose evidence should secure conviction for the theft of sheep belonging to a mcmlier of the Union.

A big steer that was being driven with a mob to the Matawhero (Poverty Bay) saleyard charged a young man who was cycling into town, and getting a horn into the hind wheel threw the rider over a fence and broke tip Ids machine. The steer was yarded and sold, and next day when being taken out of the yards with some other cattle, it charged a group of men some of whom were holding horses. Two or three men were knocked down and bruised, and then the steer gored one of the horses, not very seriously. The beast was then shot.

County and Road Board Engineers and Surveyors have some additional office work imposed upon them. Tim Lands Department has received th" following instruction:—"Before asking tho Land Board to authorise payment of 'thirds'and 'fourtlis' to any local body, tho Commissioner is required to obtain from such local body a statement showing the position, length and character of the work proposed to be done with the money. A general statement such as 'to give access to certain ,lands' or to 'repair 'roads,' must not bo accepted. The special work must lie started definitely, in order that it can be subsequently ascertained whether or not the work has been carried out. The Commissioner is to decline to pass any application that docs not comply with the requirements."

THE GUINEA POEM!

A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is has been sent to the writer of this verse— Mr J. Mac(r-, e.o Mr J. G., Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. A spelling lesson simple learn, A word you often see; The finest brand of Pickles sold — 'Tis spelt "F—L—A—G."

WIN A GUINEA! Prize Poem published every Saturday. Best original four short-line advt. verse about "Flag Brand Pickles" wins each w«k. Forward verse, embossed metal cap from bottle, and full address to Hayward Bros. ,P. 0., Box Gl3, Wellington.

Don't continue groping in the dark. Buy a kodak at Baxter's Pharnnsy. It means daylight all tho time... Mrs S. H. Walker, 230 Humffray street, Ballarat, Vic, writes: "Have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for four years, and know it is excellent. Have found it most h»n«ficial. an recommend it to anyone. In fact have done so many times, and it has accomplished good results in every case." For sale everywhere. ...

Grow the best Vegetables by sowing P. G. Allen's selected seeds. Send for illustrated catalogue, post free. ...

XMAS PARCELS FOR ABROAD. FORWARDED SAFELY, SPEEDILY, CHEAPLY. Bring to us (or notify us and we will collect them) any mementos of tho approaching season which you desire sent to friends at Home. All panels entrusted to us arc dispatched direct by steamer, securely packed, and may be depended on to arrive at the limn stated and. in good order. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd. ...

Yon ran lose your situation, You can loso your rank or station, You can lose your reputation. You can even lose your wifel But if this advico you follow When your cough sounds harsh and hollow, And Woods' Peppermint you swallow, - You will never lose your life...

MUSCLES IN KNOTS. JOINTS ALL STIFFENED AND SWOLLEN.

Lance-like pains torturo and torment the victim of Rheumatism, and you don't think you will ever get rid of the disease. Perhaps you have iricd all kinds of so-called cures and much-advertised quack remedies all to no purpose. Well, don't despair. There is a medicine that can and will cure you. Take RH.EUMO. It is a positive antidote for uric acid poisonng. It relieves pain, removes tho swelling, and clears the system of excess uric acid the cause of all the trouble. RHETJMO is neither a liniment nor a pill, but a liquid medicine of marvellous therapeutic value. RHETJMO conquers Rheumatism. Sold hv all chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d and 4s Cd * bottlo.

The Government, if- appears, lias issued written instructions to all members of the Public Service, without distinction, directing that information in the nature of news shall not he furnsh-ed-to the press, on pain of dismissal. As a consequence, says the Wellington "Post," the many news items of public interest that have hitherto, as in every (English-speaking community, been supplied, on application, by the various State Departments are now denied to us, or, more correctly speaking, the enquirer is referred to the Minister. Tf the "Minister" accepts this responsibility he will enter upon a lartro contract, and if lie declines the public will be denied all information about its own affairs.

Writing of the money market, the "N.Z. Trade Review," says: —"Contrary to expectations .the back returns disclose a decrease in advances and n increase in deposits. The ordinary experiences of the September quarter are an excess of imports over exports, and demands from country districts for the wherewithal to prepare and remove the season's wool and other products. These naturally result in an increase of advances and a decrease of deposits. These factors have 'been at work on the present occasion, lint their effects have been counteracted by the heavy loans that have been obtained in Great Britain by local governing bodies. As mentioned by the chairman of the Bank of New Zealand at the recent annual meeting of that institution, the local bodies hav<>, bv means of these funds, been enabled to miv off advances and to unexpended balances on deposit until needed. The procuring "f these loans. together with such funds as may be rooi'irod by the general Government outside the Dominion, not enlv brines me-"v into the country, but leaves locaT funds free to accumulate."

The fascination of words over men has often called comment from observers of human vagaries. That blessed word electricity, says the Wellington "Post," once had a stupendous vogue; now it is radium that chains all mysteries. In New Zealand "Royal Commission" is the mystic universal solvent.' There is a dispute as to whether the extension of the Main Trunk railway from Auckland should go ui> tb" east or west coast; salution—a Royal Commission. Another problem—a river east or west coast; solution—a Rolay Commission. Yesterday the delegates at the Labour Conference discussed the unemployed question, and inevitably resolved that a Royal Commission should be appointed. Such procedure might furnish a pleasant occupation, at a guinea or more a day, in the summer months for ten or a dozen men of the calibre of the late Timber Commissioners, and a bulky report would bo produced, but the cupboards of the Government iare already ftilrly well stocked with huge reports. Perhaps it is the "Royal" that so takes the fancy of various people. A commission by any other name would not smell ho sweet, and might not be in such heavy demand. Stearns' Headache Cure, is tho most 'convenient as well as tho most effiacious headache remedy known. Cures iu a few minutes. Easy to carry. Simple to lake. 77 We are given to understand that owing to Mr Stephens expecting to receive a large shipment of new goods any day id the way of iwecds, men's underwear and clothing, etc., he is selling the goods on hand at very low prices, in fact under cost. as to make room for the new season r 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...

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

Daylight from tho loading of tho camera, to the perfect picture. If you use a kodak. Baxter's Pharmacy...

Show visitors are invited to inspect tho largest stock of boots and shoes in South Canterbury, by calling at Soutcr's Shoe Store, next J. Ballantyno and Co. Over £3OOO worth of footwear tp choose from. Being direct importers, wo are able to give tho best value. Soutcr's brown boots and shoes aro wonderful value...

Zymole Trokeys are -handy .J carry and are invaluable to all w'.io talk or sing. As a stimulating antiseptic for the throat they are unequalled. 23

If you aro thinking of buying a camera, call .and inspect our stock. Wo have just landed a nico lot direct from tho makers at prices within tho reach of all. Kodaks (film cameras) from 5s to £5 17k fid; plate cameras from 7s fid to £6. All photo requisites in stock. At L. B. James' Pharmacy, Stafford street. Timaru...

' A slight irritation in the throat may lead to a hacking cough. Zymole Trokeys stop it; they sootiio tho irritation and strengthen tho throat. 14 'LuUia Burbank is the curliest pea grown. Procure from P. G. Allen. ...

Slazengcrs tennis rackets and 190910 championship tennis balls are just to hand. The rackets are a few samples of Doherty's; E.G.M.'s; Special Demon Demons; Jtenshaw and TJbique. They aro splendid specimens and anyone wishing to purchase a really fine racket should call at once. The balls aro tho very latest on the market and aro being bought up rapidly at Tasker's Sporting Depot...

Do von kodak If not call and lot us explain " kodakery " ! You will lie interested. Baxter's rharmacy...

"When yon wako tip in the morning with a bad taste in your mouth you know that you need a doge of Chamberlain '* Tablets, for they will sharpen your appetite and strengthen the digestif* organs. For 6ale everywhere... j'mios. Pianos. Pianos. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., bog l" anuounco to the general public ol Tiniaru and tlio surrounding district that they have just opened up an. entirely now stock of pianos. Our high grade instruments, include .John <»roadwond and Son, Collard. and Oolinrd, the most famous of British makers, the best'that money can buy; also the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch and Solin, Bolun, hesidc-s other celebrated makers. Wo give you a ten years' warranty with any instrument you choose; we also give you the right of exchanging if you are not perfectly satisfied. You are on a good sound wicket when buying your piano or organ from this well kuown and up-to-date firm. ... Miss A. Ratz, The Lake, via Charleville ,Q., writes: "1 do not know what we people who live in the bush would do without Chamberlain's Remedies. Many of us livo miles from a doctor, and the time that would be lost in sending for one in a case of Croup would, in most cases, prove fatal, to say nothing of the expense. In our family we take the precaution of keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand.—we always have a few bottles in the house —and we call it our doctor. As a matter of fact, one and all of Chamberlain's Remedies have a place in our medicine chest and I could not tell you the number of times they have saved ua serious trouble." For sale everywhere..,

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE-

MIONTS. Penrose Bros.—Men's stylish summer shoes. Adams and Co.—Prices of neckwear. Marriott's drapery—Prices of trimmed hats. Adams, Ltd.—{lmportant notice to cyclists. . _ Sale of farm I—Bv 1 —Bv Guinness and Cren and O.KC.A.,*im 20th November. Bisley Bros, and Co.—Sell bush lands at Nelson on December 4th. Jonas and Co. —Sales to-day; clearing sales November 3rd and 4th. Morton and Pearson —Sell prize meat, furniture, etc., to-day. N.Z. L. and M.A. Co. —Point sale, on Monday. C.F.C.A—SaIe at Point, Monday; Geraldinc, Wednesday; farm, 20th November.

Guinness and LeCren —Sale at Gcraidine, Wednesday. O'Callaghan and Co. —Entries for the sale to-day. Dalgety and Co.—Point sale on Monday; Washdyke, on Tuesday. N.M. and A. Co. —Sale at Point, Monday; Washdyke, Tuesday; Geraldinc, Wednesday, land to lease. L.O. Lodges —Church parade to-mor-row.

John Kcmpthornc—New houses for sale, shops and offices to let. Timaru Harbour Board —Applications dcupty harbourmaster. G. Bracofield —Reductions in price of beef.

Farewell to Mr M. White —At Grosvenor on Monday. Box 17, Albury—Wants place for bov, wants situation. imrio and Campbell—The property column.

George Pearson—Christmas post cards on sale. Timaru Main School —Empire march on November, sth:

Timaru Swimming Club—Annual meeting, on Monday. McPhedran Bros. —Sections and houses for sale.

N.Z. Railways—Alterations in express train times. Thomas Stone—Prices of Darracq motor cars.

.T. Gait —Notice to person who lookgates, etc. Ballantyno and Co. —Prices of pretty sunshades. Crawford —For teas for the family. Fairview —Basket social on Jsth Nov. Church services—Wesley, Congregational, and Chalmers.

.T. W. Grant —Wants married couple for Gray's Hills. P. Kcddie—Town houses for sale. Lost—Greenstone dagger; half a locket; rewards. Wanteds—Eleven notices.