TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14074, 4 December 1909, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

New potatoes are selling in Tiniaru at 2d lo 2.id per lb. according to quality.

Mr D Mahoney has a la.p. for sale which will be quitted at a sacrifice as the owner has to retire il|hcalth. As is must be sold immediately, early application is necessary.

The services in Chalmers Church tomorrow will be conducted W the IterA. Macaulay Caldwell. Subjects forenoon, "Three Good Cheers; childreiis address," Helpfulness"; evening, "Tho men who make tho nation.

The services in tho Congregational Church will be conducted Archd. E. Hunt, who ; w l>k*ajejfop his subject in the morning J^ 0 ™? Comforter " and in •" the evonjng, a Stranger in Heaven.'' Strangers are cordially invited. ■ Mr John Gale .draws special attention to an advertisement relating to a largo consignment 6i, agricultural machinery he has just lauded. .He carries a full stock ol every kind ot machinery required by farmers, and can supply anything ironi a wheelbarrow to au oil engine.

Given good weather tlie garden party to bo held in Mr Bowker s beautiful grounds, The Pines, College road, on Thursday afternoon next, gives promise- of a very largo attendance. The ladies of . the Guild and. others concerned are sparing no pains to make it enjoyable.. There wiU be soyoral novel attractions and those who attend may he sure of a good time. St. Mary's choir and friends have been practising consistently for some timo and they arc now giving a concert on Tuesday next in St. Mary s School Hall, consisting of sacred music Handel's Coronation Anthem, Zadoch the Priest, Hallelujuh Chorus, also Crotch's Anthem, "Methinks I hear the full Celestial Choir," being among tho : items. i The Rev. AV. Baumber will conduct the morning service in Wesley Church to-morrow and the. Rev. W. J. Enticott will preach in the' evening. At Fairview Sunday School anniversary services will be conducted afternoon and evening by the Rev. W. J. Bnticott and Rev. W. Baumberrespectively. At Waimataitai Mr Ellis-will preach in the morning, and Mr Dobson in the evening.

In a case of breach of the lmtellers' award at Christchurch. the Magistrate accepted an interpretation by the judge, stating that a buy under IS fonJd not be emptoyed as a driver.

The rainfall at Winchester for November was 1.18 inches, and for tho eleven months of 1909 the fall has been, 23.96 inches. Feed is everywhere most abnndant and the crops are all well forward.

The Rev. S. Buchanan will conduct services to-morrow in the Forestei-s'-Hall. Subjects—Morning, at 11, "Honouring God"; evening at 6.30, "Was it not seemly." To non-church-goers —a seat, a hook, a- welcome. Leslie O'Callaghan and Co. sell the complete stock, fittings, utensils, and furniture in the business lately carried on by Mr H. S. Flood, at the corner of Church and Matilda street, on Monday afternoon at 2.30.

On Thursday afternoon on the Winchester Tennis Courts six school) girls who have been playing tennis for about two months, held _ a handicap competition for a. gild pin presented by Miss Aimers. The winner was Myra Shaw, and other competitors were Gracie Maddren, Doris De Renzy, Nella McCaskill. Marjorie Shallard and Ethel Kalaugher. Miss Hewson presented a special prize to Gracio Maddren for good play. •flg gjj £h£ Timaru Show and Timaru laces, there will be' no brass uaiKt music at tho Caledonian Sports at New Year. The explanation is that the bands have made a compact not toplay for (it is said) less tnan £2O a day, and this sum is deemed too high. The absence of a brass band is very little felt at a Caledonian gathering, where there is always such an abundance of the national music of Scotlaud and Ireland.

Guinness and Le Cren, Ltd., will sell by pifbliu auction at their sale rooms to-day at 2 p.m. a superior residence of 8-rooms (plastered) roplete with, all modern conveniences. The section contains a quarter of an acre and tho adjoining quarter acre, can. be purchased should more ground be required. Tho property is situated corner of Wilson and Henry street (just off Wai-iti road) being close to Caroline Bay and the borough. This affords a good opportunity to acquire a splendid residential home in the best part of tho town.

The Winchester Domain Board has lately erected a windmill with tanks and stand in the sports ground near the tennis courts. There is storage for 1600 gallons of water and room on the stand for another 100 gallon tank. The mill is an Bft. Sampson. Messrs B. Smith and H. E. Smith (members of the Board) gratuitously did all the work and went to a great amount of trouble, the result being a credit to their skill, all the work being done in the most careful manner. The tank stand is of Oregon pine with jarrah plates on a concrete foundation The water is laid on to the grass tennis courts and croquet lawn. The thanks of the community are duo to Messrs R. and H. E. Smith for their generous action.

The usual weeklv meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, No. 101, 1.0. G.T., was held in the Foresters' Hall last evening, there being a good attendance of officers and members, over whom the C.T. Bro. J. T. Ellis presided. One candidate was duly initiated. Members will note that instead of holding the meetings on Christmas and New Years Eve the sessions will be held, on the Thursday evening previous. A strong committee was appointed to bring in a report on the best ways and means of holding a lodge picnic. The programme for tho evening was set apart for the discontented members when _an opportunity was' given for expressions of matters that were contrary to their approval. The programme for next meeting will be devoted to Sankey and Alexander. Two candidates were proposed for membership, after which the meeting closed.

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There is a nice new lot of proof bathing caps at Oddie's Pharmacy; price from Is; also glycerine and cucumber cream for the complexion; just the thing for bathers, motorists and others exposed to sun and wind..."

rtanos. Pianos. Pianos. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., beg to announce to the general public of limaru and the surrounding district that they hare just opened up an entirely new stock of pianos. Our high grade instruments, include J° nß riroadwood and Son, Collard and Collard, the most famous of British makers, the best that, money can. buy; also the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch and besides .other celebrated makers. We 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 known and up-to-date firm. ... For children's hacking cough at night, Woods* Great Peppermint Cure is 6d and 2s 6d...

THE GUINEA-POEM 1 A CHEQUE FOK £1 Is has been pent to the writer of this verse — Mr. A.E.W., 5 Bay Street, Petonc. Said Dr Cook, with a knowing look, •'A secret my fancy tickles: I gave half the Polo to Peary, good soul For a bottle of 'Flag Brand Pickles!'" WLN A GUINEA I Prize Poem published every Saturday. Jicst original four short-line advt. verse about ".Hag Brand Pickles" wins each week. Forward verse, embossed metal rap from bottle, and full address to Hayward Bros., P.O. Box 013, Wellington.

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURERS. . The fact that there are more patents applied for in New Zealand than any other country, for every 11)00 of the population, augurs well for the manufacturers of the colony. This no doubt is due in a great measure to the general prosperity and enterprise of tbo people in the colony, and to the extremely moderate patent fees which enable protection to bo obtained at ;i very small cost. v Invention and manfacture go hand in hand, the inventor is in fact the pioneer of the manufacturer, and where the inventor is greatly in evidence, then too will the factory hum. It is said that the great' bulk of the capita! invested in business enterprises in America is based entirely upon patented inventions. It is therefore a hopeful sign for us in New Zealand that we value the patent laws and strive to take advantage of them. An invention does not become a property till protected, and once brought under tho Act its valuo will, increase in proportion as it is wiiiely handled. These remarks are supplied us by Henry Hughes, (A.H.. Holdsbip) International Patent Agent. Christptmrch. the oldest established patent agency in New Zealand, and auhorised bv the New Zealand Government. Timaru Agent, Mr J, E. S. Jackson. Stafford St...

At the Magistrate's Court vesterdav, before ilr D. Stuart, .J.P.." a first offender tor drunkenness was fined .5s with the usual alternative.

The foundation of two new Wards at Christchurch Hospital are costing £2.500 or £2OOO more than was expected, owing to the- rotien peaty nature of the ground for some depth. Triniiy Hall was again well filled last 7iight by patrons of the Rose Show, and despite the hot day the blooms still looked well. The takings at the show have been very satisfactory.

Mr G. E. Rhodes, of Ellesmere, now in England, leased a shooting and fishing property in Perthshire and shot thirty-two red deer stags. It was the same shooting property that Mr Cecil Rhodes used to lease for his annual summer holiday.

Amateur athletics are looking up in Christchurch. For a meeting at Lancaster Park to-day between three and four hundred entries have been received. All cricket matches have been postponed in the interests of the meeting. There is a hint in this statement for Timaru people. The Ashburton Borough Council has obtained through the Bank of New Zealand the loan of £15,000 required for a high pressure water-supply. Mr Williams, of Dunedin, the engineer, who has been appointed to carry out the work is ready for calling for tenders.

In the Ashburton County, during the past few months, at least six \kt--sons, all of medium age, have been obliged to undergo operations for hydatids, and in practically overy instance the disease has been traceable, either by drinking water from open races or to eating witT-cress obtained from races, which have been polluted by dogs.

For the two seats vacant on the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, the following nominations have been received :—For the represeutation of members of Parliament —the Hon. K. C. J. Stevens and Mr J. Withell (Otipua); for the A. and P. Associations, Mr T. Teschcmaker (South Canterbury) and Mr Geo. Jameson (Christchurch).

Some little trouble is at present on hand in Timaru between the Friendly Societics and certain of the medical men. It is recognised that some of the demands made by the doctors are reasonable, but others are considered to lie quite unreasonable and arc not likely to be granted by the Societies. Several meetings have been held lately to discuss the points in dispute, and a further meeting is to bo held -next week.

The Canterbury Land Board met at Christchurch on Thursday. Twelve lessees in Kinloch Settlement, Banks' Peninsula, were granted leave to exchange leases in perpetuity for renewable leases. Transfer was allowed of L.I.P. Lot 127, Rosewill, 96} acres, Albert V. Bellctte to Herbert Woofiiidin, of Levels; part of Haehactenioana riverbed, near Temuka, 37 acres, K. W. Bodv to Edward 1«\ O'Neill, of Temuka;" L.I.P. Lot 5, Block 8, Morveu Township, 2 acres, James Craig to Miss Alice Mary Archibald, of Morvcn. The question of tho reoccupation of part of Rangitata riverbed, near Peel Forest, hitherto held under license by M. Tiney and other villagers, was held over. Thomas Dyer applied for an extension of his lease of Reserve 2099 in Geraldine. It was decided to have a report from the ranger. Alex. Sutherland was granted tenancy of part of the Tengawai riverbed, adjoining his property. A Hawke's Bay sheepfarmcr, ji:st back from England, told the Wellington " Dominion" that the wool prospects were never better, especially for March. They were absolutely safe for March. When I left the markets were bare and English wools were all selling at very full values. They were not skirted or sorted like our wools, but in spite of that the good ones were selling as high as lid per lb. You can compare that with Is Id for ours which are skirted. All kinds are selling for full values, including the coarse Highland Scotch fleeces. All the wool men are so keen to get what they could that it was absolute proof that the markets were bare of all kinds of wool. The factor that raised wool to such a high price in July and August last was -the American buyers. For the wools that suited them they gave 3d more than any of our people on the Continent. That, is the reason why growers got Is Id and Is 2d per lb for the top lots while the next lots, not being suitable for the American market, shrank perhaps 3d a pound. I attended a good many of the sales, and in all cases where the Americans did not bid the lots being sold brought 3d less than when they competed. Men have made themselves many inventions, but a shrewd idea may still lead on to fortune. The simpler the idea, the better, so long as it is essentially new. The thing is to make sure, of your agent. Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Patent Agents, Wellington, have developed their profession to an art. Their illustrated monthly journal, Progress, is the only journal of invention published in the Southern Hemisphere. 1 Ask tho sufferer from Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, or Lumbago. the value of health. Ask what he would give to again move freely and without pain. Then you- have the value of RHEUMO. It has cured thousands, for it removes the cause of these diseases. Try a bottle. Your chemist or store sells it at 2s 6d and 4s 6d. 12 Grow the best Vegetables by sowing P. G. Allen's selected seeds. Send for illustrated catalogue, poet free. ...

The millionaire without good health is really to bo moro pitied than envied. Not so with the wearer of Health boots and shoes. He is envied by all who haro uncomfortable ill fitting and shapeless boots. Health boots are comfortable, dressy, and damp resisting. Large stocks of ladies' and gentlemen's Health boots and shoes, are now displayed at J. \V. Soutcr's "Health Boot Agency. ...

Aro you overworked or dragged down by worry? Do you feel all tired out? Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract will put new lifo into you. It brings back your strength and gives vou a clear, thinking head. 28

Wo have a. fine assortment of photographic cameras in stock, including Kodak Pony Prcmo, etc. Prices from Cs to £6; also kodak film tanks for daylight photography. Inspection invited. James, Chemist, Timaru...

Lutha Burbank is the earliest pea grown. Procure from P. G. Allen. ...

Hardy's celebrated fishing tackle and sports depot is at present showing a very fine assortment of rods, reels, lines, casts, traces, flies, nets, phantoms, baskets, waders, etc., at prices to suit all enthusiasts. Tennis players will please note that there are a few very fine sample of Slazengor's racquets, also 1909-10 tennis balls, presses, gut preserver, etc., at Francis Tasker's sports depot. ... fcilma cream by reason of its tonic action renders the skin soft and velvety. For windburn and sunburn its soothing and healing properties are unequalled. Price 2s 6d post free from Baxters Pharmacy, Timaru...

A golf tournament is to be held on the Balmacewnu links, Dunedin, from December 28th to January 3rd, under the management of the * Ota go Golf Club. Entries are to be made on or before the 18th inst., except for a mixed foursome bogev handicap, up to the 29th. There are events for ladies as well as for men, beside? the mixed foursome.

Ihe Auckland Terminating Building Society is a big organisation of 20 "groups." One evening last week appropriations totalling £6400 were disposed of in fifteen of the groups, in sums of £4OO and £2OO. Eight sales by tender realised figures that would be considered high in Timarn, the tenders ranging from £4-5 to £7.3 per £2OO, three being over £(3O, and three over £7O.

The Timaru Marine Band will be five years old on Sunday next, and it proposes to celebrate the occasion by playing a, "birthday" programme in the Hospital Grounds to-morrow afternoon, and on Caroline Bay at night. Since the Band has been formed, it has competed at eight contests, lias won £175 in prize money, 26 gold, and 10 silver medals. It has only been unplaced in two contests, one of these being the Christchurch Exhibition contest.

Mr Boyd, a member of the North Canterbury Education Board brought up the matter of agricultural scholarships, and said that ho did not think the country was getting any value for its money out. of Lincoln College. There was an average of 43.1 pupils at Lincoln,' and over and above their fees it cost the country £OI3B per annum for their training. He did not know what the money was spent on, but if it was in experimental farming, farmers ought to have the benefit of the experiments.

The following is the Rev. 13. (.. Bates' summary and forecast:—" -IJnj weather has been very changeable and somewhat sultry. Moderate to strong easterly winds have prevailed over the North Island and northerly in the south, though on the east coast strong southerlies have prevailed. This disturbance which has passed over the south will be followed by a storm area now advancing over the Tasinan Sea, which will probably envelop the whole country by Sunday evening. Northerly winds strong to gale, cloudy and unsettled weather with rain, are soon probable everjwhere."

The chairman of the Christehureh Hospital Board, Mr Ingram, at tho statutory meeting on Wednesday, remarked that from the InspectorGeneral's report it appeared that the cost of maintenance for each patient was still increasing, and it was shown as 7s 3d, against os 7Jd in the previous year. As usual it was very much in excess of the cost of other large hospitals in the Dominion. Further measures ought to lie taken in hand at onci to reduce this high cost. According to the report the management of the institution appeared in a very unfavourable light, and this matter deserved careful study. A correspondent of the ''Lyttelton Times," '•Anti-Military," among some arguments against a national defence scheme said that during a strike the working man might be called upon to take his rifle and shoot his fellowmen. Another correspondent in reply to this, wrote, "I have often been called out for strikes and riots, which have been the curse of the British trade, and have seen some 'Anti-Military' kind of fighting. About ten or adozenof them will get some poor fellow in a corner and hammer him for all they are worth, because he would rather work than accept charity from others. I quito believe in using the rifle on such strikers."

A meeting of the committee of the Timaru Power and Sailing Boat Club was held at the Excelsior Hotel last night, and various steps taken forwarding the arrangements for the regatta on the 16th. It was decided to' hold a general meeting next Tuesday, the date for closing entries. The colours for the house-flag were fixed at blue with gold ball, and officials will wear blue and gold ribbons. The flags will be brought to the general meeting. It was said that the public must be well advised that no charge can he made, and therefore it was hoped that they would be liberal with their donations on regatta day. The committee arc looking forward to a good programme and a good afternoon's amusement.

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SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS:

N.M. and A. Company—Albury bale, on Monday; ; Temuka, Tuesday.

C.F.C.A. —Temuka sale, on Tuesday. Jonas and Co.—Sell poultry, produce, etc., to-day. Morton and l'carson—Produce, furniture, etc., to-day. Pyno and Co. —Sale of estate, December 18. »

L. O'Callaghan and Co. —Clearing sale, Monday. Guinness and LcCrcu—Sale of residence, to-day; Teniuka sale, .Monday; property, on Monday, December 1&7 100 acres for private sale. Gcraldine Literary Institute —Wants caretaker.

The Dominion Butchery—Provision for best meat. James S. Turiibull—Tenders for residence.

Orari Gorge station—Shearing, on December ]() th.

Oamani I'.T. and O.K. Stone Company—Engine and waggons for sale. Indian Bazaar and Tea Depot Crawford's, Woollcombc street. S.C. Education Board—Want carpenters' apprentice.

George Pearson's—The groat doll depot.

H. Sadler—Notice of thanks. Lust—Sheep and hunks fiom Kerrytown .

D. Mahoncy—L.l.P., for sale; town awl other properties. H. H. Webb —Five-roomed house for sale.

J. Kcmpthornc—Revised list of properties for sale.

J. E. Hurdley and Sons —Indian novelties on sale.

John Gale—Canterbury Machinery Exchange. James "Simmons —Sections for sale. Sunday services Wcslcyan, Congregational. Trinity, Chalmers and Independent Free Churches. J. Harrison—Great reductions in boots.

Oddio and Co.—Making own summer drinks. Mullions and Gooding—Tenders for shops, etc. St. Mary's Church Choir —Concert on Tuesday next. A. L. Applegarth—Landed umbrella and sunshado materials. Seadown—Concert and dance, December 9th. Geraldine Road Board—Tenders for reserves. Pleasant Point Town Board —Notice ro unpaid rates. Wanteds—Six notices.