TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14214, 2 June 1910, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Waiting jurors at the Supreme Courfi were relieved from attendance all dav yesterday, but will require to attend at 10 o'clock this morning. During the hearing of the fire ■ insurance case at the Supreme Court yesterday, His Honour Judge Sim remarked upon, tho keen competition winch existed amongst insurance men, and said that as a 'result there was over insurance, and unnecessary fires.

A beginning with wireless weather reporting has been made in New Zealand though it is not promised that much will follow for some time yet. Ijast I'riday night the Pioneer, readin" through the ether from Wellington, caught the Cambrian off Norfolk island, about 800 miles away, and had some speech. The Cambrian gave lull particulars of the weather away put inthe ocean, barometric reading liumichty, direction of wind and on, ana tins information was promptly conveyed to the U e v. D. C. Bates, the Government Meteorologist. It is the common practice of warships off the Australian coast to ethergraoh the weather and it is oxnected that New Zealand by and by will get similar news iroin Ins Majesty's ships and vessels of tlio mercantile marine.

The ''Boy Scouts" of New Zealand Have now an official journal of their own '-J he Dominion Scout," published at Christchurch bv the "Lvttelteii limes" Company,' and edited ».v -Mr C. A. Wilkins, who nearly 30 ; years ago was a young journalist on the stall- of the "South Canterbury hmes,"_ Timnni. and he having becii m the journalistic line ever since the scouts have the benefit of his 'long expenrnce. The "Dominion Scout" is neatly got up. and editoriallv shows a considerable degree „f vigour and keenness in advocating the utility ami the rights to popular favour of the feemit movement. The lads who form the growing army of scouts will bo sure to take an interest in their nun journal and keen it well supplied with scout news and hints for progress. Subscribers to that useful and popular journal the '-New Zealand ■ Parme;-" have a covetable number in that for June, this ■ being the annual "fruit number," containing some 30 pages of fine photo engravings of orchards and vineries, and of their products, up and down the dominion, cool stores and shipping, and appropriate descriptive reading matter. Hawke's JJav, Teviot, Nelson, Auckland and \\hangarei furnish most of the scenic fruit landscapes. A raspberry field half a mile long and three chains wide (it looks much wider in the picture) is ona of Motueka's contributions. Strawberries are rather under a cloud in this quarter, but Auckland has paddocks of them. A glance over these special pages is diough to make ona desire to beconio a .rait-i;rowor; or all least, for the rake of the i .V.turesquesness of the small well-sheltered holdings, to make a holiday trip:to a fruitgrowing district. - The illustrations should help to draw attention to the groat possibilities of the fruit-growing industry in New Zealand. They are also a good example of the high state of excellence of wliich the art of photo-printing has been brought too in New Zealand.

Men have made themselves many inventions but a shrewd idea may" ?1 ill lead on to fort:i>ie. The simpler tho idea, the better, so long as it is «*sS9Htially new. The thing is to make sure of your agent. Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Patent Agents, Welling 'on and Christchureh, nave developed their profession to an art. Their illnsrato I monthly journal "Progress" is the rjily journal of inv?ntion published m tho Southern Hemisphere... | We may all have health, strength", and happiness by using Sommerville's Liver Tonic, a preparation which is destined to cure liver complaint, giddiness, headache, drowsiness, pains in the back, pain in the side, constipation, had taste in the mouth, biliousness and indigestion. The Liver Tonio is 2s Gd per bottle, and may be hatf from tho manufacturer, R. Sommer. ville, analytical and dispensing chemist, Tiraaru. ... ' Nervous people who had doubts whether Halley's Comet would envelope the earth are now assured that such doubts were groundless. But there is no doubt whatever, that Souter's Health Boots Store, sell only the best wearing boots and shoes, at lowest prices for such good boots. If you have not tried Souter's boots, call at our shop where you will find the busiest boot store in South Canterbury, because the general public recognise that Souter's boots wear we 11... "I have used every corn cure on the market, over a space of five or six years, all with rthe same result—no relief; but now I am thankful to say 'Ruby Corn Cure' has practically cured me. So says one grateful customer, and he is only one of many who are being cured of those painful growths by Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure. Ono shilling post free. Baxter's Pharmacy, Timaru AVo have just landed from England a splendid sample, of Extract of Malt, and Extract of Malt with Cod Liver Oil. It is highly recommended for its digestive and strength-giving properties, and the price, Is' 6d a bottle, 13 within the reach of all. Prepared in England for L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru. ...

WHY DO CUSTOMS WORK? It takes up a lot of valuable time > time you could devote to other work with more profit to yourself. Get ua to do the work. "We specialise in it, and are familiar with every detail. Doing so much of it, we can give you an excellent service at a -small cost. Our service is comprehensive, including the passing of entries and delivering of goods. The N.Z. Express Cov. Ltd... For children's hacking cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cur»» Is Qd and 2s 6d..«,

A social and dance will I'e held in school oh the 21st inst.

A meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held on Saturday next at 3 p.m.

The shingle lias been making up towards the harbour works lately. Yesterday morning, for the first time since it was last extended, the outlet of the George street- drain was blocked by shingle heaped against the trap-door.

The Associated Millers have reduced tbe price of flour by 10s per ton as from Yesterday. '1 h-e nrii-e .-;' "ili-ur

free on board at southern ports is now £9 10s per ton. It is undei-stuud that bread will be reduced in price by id per loaf from Monday next.

When the jury was being sworn in at the Supreme Court yesterday, in the fire insurance case, the local manager of a well-known insurance company was called up as a juror. Needless to say. he was promptly challenged by counsel for tbe defence.

Complaints bave been heard lately regarding the mischievous acts of weak-minded perrons who have gone so fax as to steal flowers, both artificial and natural, off graves in the cemetery, and the annoyance caused by such misdeeds should it would be thought, deter any ordinary individaul from so lowerng himself or herself.

"The Comet," a paper run in connection with, the South Canterbury Arts and Crafts Society's exhibition, is given away with this issue. It will be published for nine days, and will lie posted to the country or delivered oy the "Herald" runners on receipt of order at this office. As its name implies, the news will be found to be bright, and spread over a large area of tbe world, of letters.

Weather summary and forecast — "The barometer has risen slightly in the North Island but has been very unsteady in the south. Strong southerly winds have prevailed in the north and westerlies have predominated in tbe south. The weather has been changeable but cold and fine in n ost parts. Indications are for a further rise in the barometric pressure, with moderate to strong southerly and westerly winds. Cool and changeable weather will probably prevail, but squally weather is expected in the extreme south."

Dr Sydney J. Cook. Fairlie, sends the following rainfall record for May— Rain fell on 7 days .total fall 0.53 inch; heaviest fall 0.30 on 14th: average rainfall for Mav for previous ten vears, 1.442. Coldest day. lSdeg. on 14th. A very dry month, with prevalence of nor'west- gales. Our St. Andrews correspondent reports the total rainfall last month as 39 points. The average temperature was much ahovo the normal for the time of year, the coldest nights being Monday, 23rd, and Wednesday, 2oth, when 4 degrees of frost were registered.

The usual monthly meeting of the Cricklewood School Committee was held on Monday evening, all the members being present. A letter was read from the Board of Education appointing Messrs MaephersoTi, Scott and Cooling as members to complete the committee, only four haiing been elected at the annual meeting. It was decided to recommend Mrs Todd for appointment as sewing mistress. A resolution was passed affirming the necessity for the reinstatement of the niuepence capitation grant. An application for increase of payment for scavengering duties was declined. The Barclay memorial fund was left in the hands of the master. Mr Manning undertook to see the entertainment committee about supplying kerosene. Mr F. Cassin, representing the syndicate who have secured options over coal areas in the neighbourhood oi Eketahuna, returned from that town oh Friday night, having been engaged in looking over the field in company with Mr John Poppelwell, who has been prospecting the locality for the last two'years (says the Napier •"Telegraph''). The syndicate have acquired option over some 2000 acres, all adjoining the railway line, and coal has been traced along the flat country for eight miles and up into xhe liills. Professor Maclaurin has analysed a sample submitted to him, and has announced that it is what is known as '-black" coal. The syndicate decided to commence boring immediately. The area is within less than half a mile from Eketahuna, and the mine works can be erected right alongside the railway line. "Never put off till to-mcrrow what you can do to-day" is a wise old saying, and may be fittingly applied to those desirous of purchasing' a home or section. Guinness and Le Cren, Ltd., will sell by public auction at their Tiniaru Land Sale Rooms on Saturday. 11th inst., several town properties centrally situated. There has been a good demand of late for properties situated within easy walking distance of town and the public are advised to refer to to-day's paper. The auctioneer will be pleased to supply the fullest information and their town property salesman will accompany intending purchasers to inspectany of the properties. Low reserves have been placed on the properties and already there have been a. number of inquiries. A farm situated within three miles of town should command the attention of fanners who want a property handy to town and school and within easy distance of a railway station.

Pianos, Pianos, Pianos. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., teg to announce to the general public of Timaru and the surrounding district that they have inst opened np an entirely new stock of pianos. Our Irish grade instruments, include John Broadwood and Son, Collarrt and Cnllard, the most famous of British makers, the hesi that monev can buy; also the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch End Sohn, Bohm, beside? other celebrated makers. \Ve give you a tea years' warranty with any instrument you choose; we _ also _ give you thp right of exchanging if yon are riot perfectly satisfied. Yon are on 3 good sound wicket when buying your piano or organ from thh> well known and up-to-date firm...After influenza., Baxter's Orange Quinine "Wine quickly restores you to health and strength. Price 2s 6d. Baxter's Pharmacy, Tiniaru. ... INFLUENZA. "SVhen you have an attack of Influenza take immediate steps to reduce the fever as quickly as possible and for this there is no better medicine than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will reduce the fever, lessen the inflammation surrounding the lungs and bronchial tubes. "With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy there is no danger of developing that nasty cough that so often follows influenza. Croup is most prevalent during ho dry, cold weather of the early v inter months'. Parents of young children ohould be prepared for it. All that is needed is a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Many mothers are never without it in their homes, and it has never disappointed them.

The old politician lav ''speechless" in bed; . His cold mm so bad that he .got no repose. He searcelv could think how to "act."

it is said, To follow the "ayes," or to run "with the "noes." "That- cough I'd ••unseat," and the illness "defeat," With no "want of confidence" sure!" And the "speaker." true friend, his health did "amend," With Woods" Great Peppermint Care. .~

The sito for tho military training cam!) for the South Island is on the south bank of the Waimakariri river, six miles from Christehurch.

There will be . no work on tie wharves to-morrow, the Customs Department having decided to observe the holiday ad usual.

Tho Timaru Ambulance Brigade wish to acknowledge a donation from Mrs D. Guthrie to their fund, in recognition of their services in a. recent transport case from private hospital to residence.

Tbe secretary to the S.P.C.A., Timaru, informs us that the inspector has taken action in one case, by cautioning the owners of a team, and his caution proved effective.

At a meeting of the Public Library Committee last night the Librarian reported that 905 ' borrowers' tickets had been issued. During the two mouths, April and May, the issues of books bad been 4770 of fiction and 720 of other classes. In tin? Assembly Rooms last evening the ex-pupils of the Timaru Main School held their annual social, and to music supplied by Mrs Mayo's orchestra, some 50 couples spent a very onjovabie time dancing. Mr Goulding M.C. and Mr E. B. Gabites (secretary) were energetic in the performance of their duties, and - tbe -Te-imiqn was a distinct success in every way.

Yesterday—June 1st —three weeks ouly from shortest ilay—a. gust of wind from tbe south filled the air in the streets with dust, almost as thickly as a nor'wester at midsummer could liave done. The close of May, Tuesday night, saw a change of weather the warmth that had prevailed giving place to a cold night, followed by a cold day.

Mr John Gale reports the sale of two farms in North 'Canterbury, to South Canterbury buyers; also the sale of Mr Geo. Gale's farm at Pleasant Valley to a. South Canterbury farmer. In our advertising column will be found particulars of other properties lie has for sale on exceptionally easy terms. These properties have been inspected by Mr Gale personally.

Among the skaters at the Olympia Hall last evening were a number who bave practised the art for years, and it was quite a treat to watch them gliding round, so proficient have they become. This season's beginners, too, are making satisfactory .progress, and are rapidly qualifying for first-class honours. To-day there will be the usual sessions.

Those interested in Christian Endeavour work are reminded of the annual meeting and rally of the South Canterbury Union to be held, in the Congregational Church to-morrow afternoon and evening. A large attendance of country members is expected, besides the- town classes. Short addresses will be given at the evening meeting, of which particulars are advertised elsewhere. The usual weekly meeting of the Hope of Waimataitai Ledge was held in the Primitive Methodist Church (Waimataitai) last night, Bro. Rawling C.T. presiding over a good attendance of members and visitors. One candidate was initiated into the Order. Arrangements were made and committees appointed for an open night, on August 10th. The programme for the evening was instruction by the L.D., who gave a good and instructive address.

At the Magistrate's Court to-day several cases will come up in which residents will be charged with breaches of the Borongh by-laws. The police are determined to put down this' class of offence, and the repeated ■ warnings from the Bench should assist them in their efforts. In connection w-ith the alleged sticking up case at St. Androws last week, a man will be charged with having committed a breach of the peace, and several young men will be charged with having damaged property in Russell Square last Thursday night. The following officials have bpen appointed in connection with the boxing contests to be held in the Drill Hall to-morrow —Referee. Mr R. J. Cooke; judges, Messrs H. Goodwin and E. G. Kerr; timekeeper, Mr Egerton Reid; competitors' steward, Mr G. E. Triggs; clerk of scales, Dr W. A. Gunu: official seconds, Messrs D. Ferguson. H. Best, J. -Lectio, and J. Byrne; stage committee, Messrs W. .A. Pearson, J. O.'Lc-ary' and G. Montefiore. Competitors are requested to call at Mr Fred. Watson's for their tickets.

The usual monthly meeting of the General Labourers' Union was held in the Foresters' Hall last eveniug. There was a large attendance. After ordinary business had been got through, a discussion arose as to the stand this union would take in the event of a candidate standing in the labour interest in Timaru at the next general election. A motion was tabled and carried unanimously as follows:

•■That this Union give its hearty support to a Labour candidate at the next election." The following motion was also carried amidst applause

'•That this Union sends best wishes to the Labour candidate in the byeelection at Auckland."

Entries for the Point-to-Point Steeplechases to be held next Thursday close with the hon. secretary of the South Canterbury Hunt on Saturday next. Messrs Lowry, Reid, and Higginbotham have selected a suitable course and have been fortunate in getting four miles of country which will be a good test for hunters, and one whiih can be seen by the public practically from start to finish. As the riders have to wear skull caps they would be wise to send the secretary the measurement of their heads without delay if they intend to purchase a skull cap. the price of which is 10s. Orders for special sizes must be sent to Wellington as soon as possible.

The official opening of the new [ rooms of St. Patrick's Club. Waimate, | took place on Tuesday night, there being a large attendance. The club formerly had rooms in the Arcade, but are now occupying the old church, which has been made suitable for its I new purpose. The Eer. Father Aubj ry, in opening the new club rooms, referred to the good work done by the I President (Mr A. Harris) who had .snared neither time nor expense to get ' the club on a sound basis, and it was very much to be regretted' that Mr Harris could not continue in the office, owing to pressure of business. In Mr Leonard however they had a worthy successor, a club enthusiast. The Rev. Father urged members to pay : attention to the -literary side of the club. The evening was spent in ■ games, etc., and musical items were also given by Misses Sims, Flynn and Dehthunt and Messrs Kane and Leonard. The club members presented Mr T. Peirce with a case of pipes in recognition of his many services rendered to the club, and during an interval simper was handed round. Bci fore dispensing, the president thanked the visitors for turning out in such | large number*: also nil who had ass'st- • ed to make the opening so successful. ! He said it was intended to hold similnTj functions fortnightly, and all would !be heartily welcome. Snoody recovery is certain —eon- . valesci'iue is never slow wher> ynu use I Ste.nnis' 'Wine of Od F?:+raot — j creates an appetite for solid feds, aid's iin di'/estion —is strengthening and ! invigorating... ' Ue---ovHi'v from wastin-.r snd wenken- ■ ;„.- ,1;*.,,;., ■> by th.-> r=o of Phcsphol begins with a i " V."...

I The -following will represent tlio I American Order of Oddfellows in their j match to-uight, against the Hibernians:—Messrs Glue, Mills.. Watkins, ! Rodgers. Moore, Craig, 'Ware, A. Craig, Clark, Mitchell, Sha.w, J. Mitchell, Mechen, Amos, " Barron, Bracej field, Holmes, Fairbrotlier, Thin, Roddick, Fulton and Brake.

Reports of burglaries and attempted burglaries m Timaru continue to l>e discussed about the streets, and it can hardly bo doubted that thieves, are operating in the town. Several petty thefts have been committed, and in one case a. butcherv establishment was entered but nothing of value was taken, though the safe door had been opsned. Tito burglar had evidently entered by a side window, and deCamped hurriedly, when there was a chance of his being disturbed. just when be was making good headway with bis task. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS O'Callaghan and Co.—Sales for Saturday. Dalgety and Co.—Oatsheaves for sale. •I. R. Bruce and Co.—Farms for sale. | John Kempt-borne—Bargain in house for sale. Mrs T. Gladwin—Thanks for sympathy. W. H. Williams and Son—Sheep country for sale. j John Gale—Agricultural farm for sale. ! S.C.C.E. Union—Meeting and rally ! to-morrow. j S.C.P.C. to Animals—Meeting on Saturday. Theatre Royal—New Path© pictures, , this evening. Perry. Perry, and Kinnerney—Notice in estates. R. Parry—Sheep astray, notice to owner. To sugar importers—Wanaka leaves Auckland. Lost —Official envelope, pendant, bay mare. N.Z. Railways—Arrangements for to-morrow. A. Thoreau—Wants cook and housemaid. Ronald L. Fisher—Wants to buy dog-cart. M"Gr"r.r. Davies and Co.—Paletots at 13s 9d. Bliiecliffs School—Social and dance 21st inst. Stafford tea rooms—Lunch from 11.30 to-morrow. T. and J. Thomson—Goods for warmth. Wanteds—Thirteen notice* Funeral—By R.. B. Comer.