TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14215, 3 June 1910, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Members of the Borough Council sp'iu yesterday afternoon touring around the town in a drag, looking at the unformed street?, and deciding which should be formed first.

At the Dunedin Fanciers' Show, held on "Wednesday last, Mr D. J. Lo-nc-din. of Timaru, was first in the St. Bernard class with his dog Admiral and second with his bitch, Gipsy Queen.

It is surely something of a record in gardening at Timaru. to have green peas in June. The Chinamen at Saltwater Creek have had green peas since last spring, and they picked the last of their croo this week.

At the request of the Mechanics' Institute Committee, the Ternuka Borough Council has resolved to make an application to Mr Carnegie for funds to provide a free public library for the town, the Council agreeing to maintain the same it erected. A sum of £341 was taken at the doors of the Dunedin winter show on the second day. During the second day of last year's show £317 was the total. For the two days £470 was received, as agaiustt £'44o for the- corresponding days of last year. The carnival was liberally patronised by ttownsfolk, as well as by country people. Mr R. Speight broached an interesting theory regarding the original formation of the vast mountain chain which runs from end to end of tins island at a meeting of the Philosophical Instittute on Wednesday ever.tust. He pointed out that it wa's no: one ridge, but a bewildering array o: mountain peaks of considerable breadth. He showed photographs, taken cv airasel:. which showed in a very strtxiitg manner the almost perfect iuti:or::-.i:v : height of these peak?. He too-.-.' described the effects which. aas upon mountains. Ghuitrs. '.;■ sai.i. had their origin in those '.itt'te roo'stets of snow which /were so :.;:v... ..:~ ,\ feature of the upper alpine s.-o-.-.'ty. I'lu-j; little pockets grew deetva .-.;:.: '..ir;;-.-. and finally the glacier .ts d. ward career of erosion a::a a::r:::a". Where two little seniors started oo\vsito to each other ,«: aa.a s_.iv of a ridge, the pockets in v. >:.'.-. too.- >:.-.—:- od grew deeper and .ioatvv. ar.a '-to their way backwards :-. « arcs :'.'..- raa.:'. producing a "razor-tv. _e." to tae raa.a. ''Razor-edges," ho saat. v. or-.- of .vramou occurrence in the Aos :.-. bury. It sometimes haotw-.". .'.'so. that the baekwasd ti:t::a_; of tao two glaciers ate right through t'ao raaoredge, and a pass was formed. Passes of this character were also frtvro.outiy met with in Canterbury, and the oetvaul conclusion he had formed was that the Alps were originally a vast plateau, and had assumed their present torn-, mainly through glaciation. I THE GREATEST THING IN CURES, j Tho Greatest thing is not essontiaily the Latest production, as you know. By the term "Greatest" we endeavour to convey to your minds the fact that the preparation is the Hall Mark or : Standard Cure of its kind. In medi- | cine, for instance, the physicians are still prescribing the extracts of Herbs, Barks, etc., that were in use for the same troubles years ago, which goes to prove our assertion that the Greatest thing is not the Latest thing. In the same way Red Cross Ointment has been for thirty years, and is still, the Greatest thing "known as a healing preparation. Doctors recommend it, Chemists and Grocers sell it, and the people who Know a good thing buy and use it. It does not contain any animal fat or injurious substances, but is made from the purest Vegetable Compounds prepared in the Proprietors Splendid Laboratory, and is so pure that you could use is as butter. Itwill not hurt the most delicate child. It is absolutely spendid. Get a pot to-day. It is necessary in the Home... INFLUENZA. When you have an attack of Influenza take immediate steps to re- i duce the fever as quickly as p. ssiblo i and for this there is no better medicine than Chamberlain's Cough Rem- i edy. It will reduce the fever, lesson the inflammation surrounding the : lungs and bronchial tubes. AVith | Chamberlain's Cough Remedy there is no danger of developing that nasty ' cough that to often follows influenza. Croup is most prevalent during ho dry, cold weather of the early v inter ; months. Parents of young children ■ should 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 I has never disappointed them.

Mothers! Pliosphol will make weak children from birth onwards, robust and bealhtv; sold everywhere in large bottles. ..." Mary had a little ham

(A pound or so —with eggs), And <-ff she ran to catch the tram, Fer she had l"gs! She wore a M»rrv W : dow hat, And stasitrerinrr foiffuro. And had a 0,,1 d. 1--I- ««nn fixed that Wil 1 ' Woods' Great PepDPrmint Cure! ...

The annual meeting of th„ Timaru ■Licensing Committee will h u held on Monday uest, at noon.

'"A competent, cultured, and faithful teacher in a cuntry district," said the Itev. D. P. Fraser, chairman of the Otago Country School Committees' Association, "is a boon beyond all price Money could not reward them, and lor such teachers no price was too great to pay. As for the incompetent teachers, they were dear at anv price."

The .May term number of "The Vlaitakian" the journal of the Waitaki Boys' High School, is to hand. It is a very nicely, printed booklet of 70 pages, with several additional pages of fine blocks from photographs supplied by the school camera club. The reading matter is more interesting than is found in most school journals, which are too largely devoted to the records of mere school .sports. -Tin's number deals with sports in about a dozen pages, the other activities of the school furnishing subjects for the rest of tho booklet.

"Four things have a paramount place in the life of any community," said Mr A. L. Herdman, M.P., at the publio meeting held in the Wellington Town Hall regarding university reform. "These are— (l) tho Church, . (2) the Parliament. (3) the administrattion of justice, and (4) tho University. As f.o the first." be continued, "this is neither the time nor the place to discuss it. and as to the second, the less said about it the better. So far as f!ie tlrrd is concerned, I believe it is the-only public institution left in the country for which tho general bodv of the pubhe still entertain anv deep veneration."

At the Supremo Court yesterday cross-examination centred for some time around the subject of teapots, silver teapots in particular. One witness was positive that a silver teapot in Court was one she had seen in a house at Oamani, she had had afternoon tea out of it once a week for a long time, and though she had seen numerous other such articles, still she could easilv recognise the one produed. Xo she had not noticed any distinguishing marks — "then why are you so sure?" questioned counsel for the Crown. "Because it is like it" reolied witness. "I thought so" said the lawyer. "That is all."

A local paper reports that an extraordinary .sight was wimessed bv several -Levin residents who Mere niak'ing their way to •■The. Heights," between Levir and Shannon, last Sunday morning An expanse of wings .seemed to skin out or the distance- from near Otaki, until it reached Levin. Then tin* ; strange, object fell to a lower place in . the a:r, moved out to the sea coast, and finally disappeared either out to ; sea or by dropping on to the beach. j "s_ appearance "'as very much like that j winch a flock of starlings presents when j it flies in its military formations, but , the fact that the object was some seven i miles away entirely disposes of any sug- ; gestiou that birds were concerned :n ; it. The great probability is that somej one between Levin and'the southward I has perfected a workable aeroplane, I which was beng flown on Sunday. The ; time of the occurrence was 1 o'clock. ; The party that saw it was somewhat ; divided in opinion as to what the obj jeer actually was, but the fact that it. ; was something phenomenal was mada : clear when they reached the summit of . the hill half-an-hour later, and found that the members of one of the two families who reside on the hillton had observed it and had been greatlv ; astonished by the gyrations of the • strange craft. , A slight irritation in tne throat mar ' I'-ad to a hacking cough. Zynrde Trokeys =tcp it: they soothe the irritation strengthen the threat. ... Forgan's Celtic golf clubs latest oval shafted drivers, brassies and nonsocketing iron clubs. Spalding's In tost gold medal drivers, brassies, irons, etc. just arrived. P. Tasker, Timaru. ... Hockey players please note that Mr r\ Tasker, Timaru, has jußt opened out a splendid assortment of hockey sticks, balls ,shin guards, etc. Maker Grc-nville, Birmingham... Self-reliance is a good thing, but when :t induces an inventor to venture alone into the mazes of the patent jaws. :t is apt to become expensive. IY.se your ideas to a keen, straight, ;',V\ : ;F- Me - srs Baldwin and Rayward. A\ oiiitigton and Christchurch, know all :'.•'■'■'.:: the Law of Patents.'and have Skilfully guarded and adroitly placed, there might easily be a fortune in a simple idea... Pianos, Pianos, Pianos. The Dre«. den Piano Company, Ltd., beg to an. to the general public of Titr.ara and the surrounding district that they have jnst opened tip n n en . ttrely new stock of pianos. Our h\oH .rraeW instruments, include Johii Broadwcod and Son, Collars and Colli rd. the most famous of British makers, the best that monev can hnv* a'so the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch £-.5 Sohn. Bohm, besides other ccle-br-..cod makers. We Rive you a, ten years' warranty with any instrument you choose: we_ also give you th» right of exchanging if you are not satisfied. You are on a stood sound wicket when buying your piano or organ from this, well kiicuvn an."! up-to-date firm.... After influenza, Baxter's Orange Quinine Wine quickly restores you to health and strength. Price 2s 6d. Baxter's Pharmacy, Timaru. ... A\"e may all have health, strength, and happiness by using Sonimerville's l.ivor Tonic, a preparation which is destined to euro liver complaint, giddiness, headache, drowsiness, pains in the back, pain in the side, constipation, bad taste in the mouth, biliousness and indigestion. Tho Liver Tonic is i2s (id per bottle, and may be had from the manufacturer, R. Sommerville, analytical and dispensing chemist, Timaru. ...

I Nervous people who had doubts whej tlier Halley's Comet would envelope the I eiirth are now assured that such doubts I were groundless. But there is no doubt whatever, that Souter's Health Hoots Store, sell only the best wearing boots and shoes, at lowest prices for such (rood 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... ''l have used every corn cure on the market, over a space of live or six years, all with the same result—no relief: but now 1 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 pninful growths by Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure. One shilling pest free. Baxter's Pharmacy, Timai'u. ... Wo 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 Gd a bottle, is 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 timetime you could devote to other work with more profit to yourself. Get us to do the work. We specialise in it, and are familiar with every detail. Doing so much of it, we can give you nn excellent service at a small cost. Our service is comprehensive, including the passing of entries and delivering of goods. The N.Z. Express Coy.. Ltd... For children's hacking cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, la &t and 2s 6d...

Mr D. Mahoney "lias a Groomed house, centrally situated, for immediate sale. Leslie O'Callaghan and Co. draw attention to the large entry of valuable auction goods to be sold on Saturday. The Ashburton Trotting Club's winter meeting is fixed for June 16th and 17th. Nominations fall due at 9 p.m. to-morrow. Tlie Olympia Rink will be open this afternoon, and again to-night. Last evening there was the usual attendance of regular patrons, and quite a number took the floor for the first time, and got on very well. The Mayor yesterday received the following wire from the Hon. D. Buddo in regard to Greater Timaru:—"Order in Council extending Tiniaru Borough gazetted to-day, and takes effect from to-day." Fanciers should note that entries for the Temuka Poultry Society's Show fall due to-morrow. The show will be held on the loth and 16th hist. Schedules, etc., may be had on application to Mr F. A. Joynt, hon. secretary.

Mr Reakes, Government chief veterinarian, mentioned at a meeting of the Sonth Island Dairy Association at Dunedin yesterday that the condemnation of cattle and j>igs owing to disease in the Dominion, last vear meant a monetarv loss of £33.000.

One of the most interesting articles in to-morrow's supplement will be the first of a short series on Mount Cook and its scenic wonders, by Miss Bauglien, one of the best descriptive writrs in New Zealand. Her booklet "The Finest Walk in the 'World" (the Te Anau-Milford track) has been sold in thousands, and these Mount Cook articles promise to be equally good. In the course of the Friendly Societies' card tournament, the Druids met the Foresters last night and gained the victory by 67 games to 61. In crib the scores were 40 and 33, and in euchre 27 and 23. The Hibernians met the American Order of Oddfellows and won by 78 to 66. In crib the scores were "35 and 38, and in euchre 43 and 32. The Smithfield freezing works employees held their annual ball last night, and the proceedings were attended with every success. Mr Hutchins, chairman of committee, Mr A. Pyke, secretary, and Mr J. Reid, M.C., worked strenuously to make the evening an enjoyable one. The Assembly Rooms were gaily decorated, and the music by Coombs' Band, and the supper provided by Mr A. Budd, left nothing to be desired. Members of the Smithfield Gun Club fired a seven-bird match with clay pigeons yesterday, when some very good marksmanship was seen. Messrs D. Mannaton and W. Stevens tied, and in the shoot off Mannaton won. The prizes were trophies presented bv Mr and 'Mrs McCaa —a gold bracelet for first, and a gold brooch for second. Messrs Mannaton and Stevens got seven birds each, and Messrs Hayman, Gillespie, Bartley and Mclrick * each got six kills. We remind lovers of the "manly art" of the conteste to be held in the Drill Hall this evening. The seating accommodation has been splendidly arranged, so that everyone will have a good, view of the bouts. The Dunedin and Oamaru boxers are at present in Timaru, and as in addition to the three special six-round bouts, there are novice competitions for welter, light and featherweights, patrons are "assured of a splendid evening's entertainment. John O'Leary, John Goddard, Afred Kirk, and Jeremiah Flynn," were called on at Court yesterday morning to answer a charge of wilfully destroying property (pulling pickets off fences, and throwing them on to the roofs of houses, smashing gates, etc.) late one night recently in Russell Square. Mr Emslie, who is acting for the accused, applied for a remand until Monday morning next, and the request was granted. The cases are to come on at 10.15 a.m.

The Rev. D. C. Bates' summarv and forecast are as follows:—" Moderate southerly -winds prevailed northward of New Plymouth and Napier, and westerlies elsewhere. _ The "barometer has continued high in the north, hut fallen a little in the south. The weather has been fine in most parts. Present indications are for moderate to strong westerly winds and fair weather., hut with increasing haziness generally. A change in wind and weather is likely to take place in the northern districts, with a falling barometer, and conditions are somewhat unsettled in the far south."

Wellington appears to he suffering a mild scare of plague. The "Times" states that every precaution is being taken by the City Council, in conjunct tton with the Health Department, to ensure cleanliness in the citv as a safeguard against plague. The city engineer has -riven instructions to the inspectors of the sanitary department to see that only the regulation metal receptacles for rubbish are used bv householders and others. The by-law in this regard is to he strictly enforced. The Health Department has written to the council askinn- that this safeguard be exercised. There will be a crusade against traders of the citv who leave wooden hoses full of rubbish on the footpaths at night, and if the habit is not immediately discontinued, prosecutions will follow.

At the annual meeting of the Otago Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute a resolution was adopted urging that medical experts be appointed for the examination and treatment of school children. A lengthy discussion took place regarding a 'proposal that the Education Board" be asked to c-lassiiy teachers for promotion, and that a committee of the Institute he appointed to consider a suitable scheme of classification. Various opinions were expressed, some favouring a scheme of classification for the whole of New Zealand, others urging that the Dominion be divided into four districts. Eventually it was decided that the Education Board's attention be again directed to the urgent necessity for the scheme of classification and uromotiion of teachers as formulated by the New Zealand Educational Institute in 1903.

At the annual meeting of the CVuntr; School Committees'" Association o" Otago, the Rev. V. B. Fraser. who pre sided, attacked the methods adoptee by the Education Department in regarc to rural education. "He quoted statistics to show the increased expenditure by the Department on the smaller number of pupils and the deplorable failure of the proficiency examinations as compared with the former system of inspecttorial testing. The" system of grading by teachers was condemned, and the bad results of the proficiency examinations were attributed to than cause. The attitude of the Department towards the Education Boards was strongly condemned. Reference also was made to the increasing number of uncertificated teachers and to the preponderance of women over men. ilr Fraser suggested as a practical remedy for some of the evils that a number of smaller schools be grouped, and that an organising and supervising inspector be appointed, such official to make fflonthly visits. Mr Fraser concluded fcy moving that the resolutions passed last year be reaffirmed. These opposed 4ho new system of examination and inspection, protested against the examination of country rchools at centres for proficiency certini-ates, and advocated ! different classification for country j schools as compared with town schools, i ThsM motions were affirmed. >

I -\t the Dunedin Winter Show Can- ' torbury supplied many of the fat sheep. C». and A. ~W. Rutherford were the prize-winners in merinos. In Corriedale wethers Messrs R. and J. Reid, Darfield, and Mr John Withell, Ealing, were the only exhibitors, and their pens were placed in that order. Mr John "Withell had no opposition in Ryeland wethers, and received a first prize. In purebred Down hoggets Mr Tough heat Mr Withell. for the exhibitor obtaining the greatest number of first prizes was secured by Mr Tough, of Milton, with three. A note to a Wellington paper from Palruprston stated that the other cases against Joseph Powelfca were adjorned. pending the retrial of Archibald Muir, who occupies the dock for the third time to answer the charge of stealing 37 cheques, the property of the National Mortgage and Agency Company. It is anticipated the sittings will occupy nearly a month. Already his Honour lias given orders for a third jury panel, and it-is expected a fourth will be necessary. There are six civil cases needing the juryman's aid. besides the remainder of the criminal business. Dr. J. Malcolm Mason, late chief health officer for New Zealand, does not intend giving up medicine because he has qualified as a barrister, and it is medicine, and not la.w, that ho will practice on his return to New Zealand. He told the 'N.Z. Times" London correspondent that he intends to specialise in the treatment of consumption. Dr Mason qualified for the Bar in six mouths, which is about the shortest time on record. He had passed in general knowledge and Roman law before he came to New Zealand, but he took up the remaining subjects—a formidable" list —six montlis ago, without, however, giving up his medical work at the hospitals. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. N.M. and A. Co. —Fatnle sale on Monday. O'Callaghan and Co.—Details of sales to-morrow. C.F.C.A.—SaIe at Fairlie 6th, Temuka 7th. J. Radcliffe—Points in good furniture. Wolseley Siddeley cars —A. G. Nalder. sole agent. Kaiapoi all wool blankets At C.F.C.A. Temuka—Entries for Poultry Show, close Saturday. D. Mahoney—List" of properties for sale. H. M. Stonyer—Farms for sale. N.Z. Society of Accountants Reminder to members. Sparrow and Co. —Houses for sale, agents lime, etc. Football—Seven-a-sidfe tourney today. J. O'Rourke—Stock of Men's overcoats.. S.C. Bakers' Association—Price of oread. A. G. Nalder—Lost hag of motor tools. Good ploughman wanted—Apply Herald Office. Kernohan, McCahon anil Co.—Buyers of separator butter. Box 2 —Wants smart bov for dentistry. _ Ashburton Trotting Club—Nominations due Saturday. .: Wanteds—Nine notices. Funerals—By W. J". Lister and F. Beri.