TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14221, 10 June 1910, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Asliburton winter show will be liekl to-day and to-morrow. The entries are very good, and the show should attract a large attendance. The fog cleared off yesterday, and was followed by a marked coolness in the evening, suggestive of the whiteness of hoar frost everywhere this morning.

A remark of the vicar's caused a good of laughter at the annual meeting of St. Mary's Church last evening, when during the election of a vestry lie exclaimed "Well 1 am surprised, they won't allow the ladies to vote, I thought they had votes for everything out here."

Besides a large attendance, of skaters in the Olympia Hall last evening the gallery held a good number of spectators, and the session was one of the most successful so far. An exhibition of hockey on skates proved very interesting, and at times amusing. The rink will be open asain to-night.

The monthly meeting" or the Wainiate AVomon's Christian Temperance Union was held on Wednesday, when a paper on "alcohol as medicine" was provided by Mrs Nind. The paper was of a very interesting character. It was decided that a social afternoon be held next month,, and arrangements for it were put in hand.

! To investors having money for which they require a good security there is offered a line opportunity iu this morning's advertisements: a- property belonging to Mrs Elizabeth Hatton will lie sold l>v public auction on S;iturdav by the NIM. and A. Co. The- site is a. really line one and within a few years will he worth a. large sum of money. There is no doubt this is well worth looking after. The annual social of the Waimato Rifles took place in Harford's rooms on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance of members of the corps, visiting officers and friends, and the spread was of the usual high standard. Captain Barclay presided. The usual toasts were duly honoured and musical and elocutionary items added to the interest of the gathering. Tho prizes for shooting won Jduring the past season were presented. •

Football always has its diverting side, and one or two amusing incidents that occurred in a junior game on the Caledonian Ground yesterday deserve to be recorded. On ono occasion a sturdy young forward was yelling "offside" with all his might "and main, when an opposing back punted tho ball bard, and it cannoned on tho dissatisfied one's vocal organ, sending him flying backwards, heels in the air. Another time an eager half-hack took what he thought to be a tricky mark, and though the referee rightly did not sound his whistle, the game stopped and both sides lined up for the kick. Suddenly it was remembered that the whistle had not gone, and with that delightful uncertainty for which tho game is famous, the teams rushed blindlv at each other without a second +h.oueli , fc.

Li a gazetted list of " sharobrokert who are licensed to cnrrv <iii-iiii.siiic.ss mi tlic Dominion of S<:w Zealand I'or tlio current year," tlio only South Canterbury names tliafc appear aietlm.sc of Messrs 0. Bowker, W G. Dunsford and F. A. Raymond of Timaru, and N.'Francis of AYaimate.

Before the sentences—amounting in all to 21 years— ivero passed upon J awelka, tho criminal begged for leniency, saying ho had had a very rough time since ho was V,i, and hail hud to battle hard. He denied the theft of some furniture though ho had pleaded guilty; and as to tho murder charge though people seemed to believe him guilty in spite of his acquittal, ho never did it. Pawclka quite collapsed on hearing tho sentences.

Speaking m Wellington about the importation of boys for farms, the Minister lor Agriculture said that in his opinion tho boys should be trained before coming out here to farming work, lhe Government thought that fifty lads would not make any difference one way or another to the people of this country. J he Government will nee that the conditions under which the boys will live and work are reasonable and comfortable.

m J,' B,llck ' MP - is now in Uinstchurch, told a "Press" reporter that ho had been greatly pleased with his visit to the South Island. Mentioning different places, Mr Buick said he and Mrs Brook spent some little time in imaru and greatly enjoved a motor drive, through the back countrv. Air Buick was very much in love with tho tanning land at the back of the breakwater town, and he began to understand why the artififtal harbour had been such a success.

The following is the Rev. D. C. iiates- summary and forecast:—"Rain has fallen in all parts of the North island and over the northern parts of the. South Island. North-easterlv gales have occurred northward of East Cape and Kawhia and the winds have been variable elsewhere. Present indications are for a falling barometer everywhere, with rain in all parte of the country. High northerly winds are expected and stormy weather will probably prevail for three or four days."

t T le , J . s ' s ' Man »ari, which arrived at i? I? non Tuesday night, had come all the way from England without stopping, though she slowed down at Tenenfte to put off a mail. Those on board were 41 days behind the times in regard to the happenings in the world, lhe news of the death of King Edward which occurred three days after the Maiiian had passed Teneriffe, caused a painful shock to the members ol the ships company. A sailor, who came down the gangway to got a paper, was the first to hear the news, and it was touching to hear his exclamation of genuine regret. He ran back up the ladder and passed the news to liis shipmates, who were eouallv astonished.

Victorians have their grain bug trouble, and it is rather worse than ours. The Victorian Government fixed both the limit of weight (2001bs) and also tho size of sack, and through some blunder made the size too small to hold 200Ibs. The farmers sav thev cannot get more than ISo to ISO lbs "of wheat into the regulation sack without ramming. The Agricultural Societies are. taking up the farmers' comolalnts, and one way they are putting" it is that when bags only hold 1801bs, everv thousand bags costs them* £6 10s Gel more, for bags, handling-and cartage. The "Argus" snvs that the farmers would be quite satisfied with a 2001b bag, in fact a very large majority would be greatlv averse to going "back to the old four-bushel bag.

AY hat's the use of coughing when Zymole Trokeys will stop it. They are pleasing in appearance and taste, thoroughly antiseptic and contain nothing injurious...

Mothers: PHOSPHOL will' make weak children from birth onwards, robust and healthy. Sold everywhere in largo bottles...

Fortran's Celtic golf clutis latest oval shafted drivers, brassies and nonsocketing iron clubs, Spalding's latest gold medal drivers, brassies, irons, etc. just arrived. F. Tasker. Timaru. ... INFLUENZA. When you have an attack of Influenza take immediate steps to reduce the fever as quickly as pissiblo and for this there is no better medicine than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will reduce the fever, lesion the inflammation surrounding the lungs and bronchial tubes. With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy there is no danger of developing that nasty cough that to often follows influenza. 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 us to do the work. We specialise in 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 Coy „ Ltd... What is Labour?" asked the Teacher* Said the school girl smart and bright: "It is Labour to be coughing, As some people do, all night!'" "What is Capital?" lie asked her, After a brief interval. "Woods' Groat Peppermint Cure!" sh'fl answered : "Mother says that's Capital!"

Hockey players please note that Mfl F. Tasker, Timaru, has jußt opened out a splendid assortment of hockey, sticks, balls ,shin guards, etc. Makefl Grcnville, Birmingham...

Pianos, Pianos, Pianos. The Dres* den Piano Company, Ltd., beg to no* nounce to the general publio of Ti-< maru and the surrounding district that they have just* opened up an entirely new stock of pianos. Our higH grade instruments, include JofLtf Broadwood and Son, Collarrt and Collard, the most famous of British mak> ers, the 'best, that money can buy; also the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Ko'cH and Sohn, Bohra, besides other celebrated makers. We give you a tea years' warranty with any instrument vou chooBe; we also give yoa the right of exchanging if you are no* perfectly satisfied. You are on a good sound wicket when buying you* piano or organ from thib well known and up-to-date firm....

After influenza, Baxter's Orangfl Quinine Wine quickly restores you tq health and strength. Price 2s 6d« Baxter's Pharmacy, Timaru. ... "I have used every corn cure on tho market, over a space of five or six years, all with tho 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 painful growths bv Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure. Ono shilling post free. Baxter's Pharmacy, Timaru. ...

We have just landed from England a splendid samplo of Extract of Malt,and Extract of Malt with Cod Liver Oil. It is highly recommended for its digestive and strength-giving properties, and tho price, Is Cd a bottlo, is within the reach of all. Prepared ia England for L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru. ... A HINT TO THE WISE. A man is seldom sick when his bowels are regular and never well when they are irregular. Bear tliis.m mind and take Chamberlain's Tablets as occasion may require, There' is nothing better. They are mild and gentle in their action and are: pleasant to take. Try them Mid you will aavej;

TTp to a late hour Inst night there Were no further tiding of the escaped prisoner, Trembath. the police having jieither seen nor heard anything of him.

In Timaru yesterday Constable Smith arrested a man named Walter Healey, on a warrant from Invercargill. charging him with disobeying an order of the Court there.

The Penguin relief fund committee lias £"lljU3 left in hand, but there are bo me claims yet to be met. The committee decided however to refund the £"200 contributed by the Shipwreck Relief Fund Societv.

The annual ball of the Tui Hockey Club, held last evening, proved a decided success, 65 couples attended at the Assembly Rooms, where excellentdance music was provided by Mrs Hurdley's band and Mr Budd was caterer.

The Mayor wired to the Hon. D. Buddo yesterday, asking whether the cemetery, winch is included in the extended, borough, will come under the control of the Borough Council. The Minister replied that for the present, at all eTents, the cemetery wall remain under the control of the Cemetery Trustees. In the Friendly Societies' card tournament last night the A.O. Druids met the American Order of Oddfellows and their match resulted in favour of the Druids by 18 games. The scores were, cribbage 42 to 30. euchre 43 to 3". In the match Hibernians v. Foresters, the former won by 02 t-o 71; cribbage 47 to 43. euchre 45 to 28.

Last evening at the Arts and Crafts Society's exhibition the Mayor purchased one of Mr Green's pictures. •"The Edge of the Field," Essex, and he intends to present it to the town, to form the nucleus of an art gallery for Timaru. The picture is a clever work of art, and has been greatly admired by several visiting artists from Christehurcli.

The class of instruction for officers and non-commissioned officers at Timaru is now concluded, and the training of recruits will commence this evening under Staff-Sergt.-Major Thomson. There are about 30 recruits to be prepared for passing into the ranks of the three Timaru Infantry Corps. The D.C.O. will inspect the Port Guards next Monday night. The fortnightly meeting of Court Southern Cross, No. 3123, of the Juvenile A.0.F., was held on AA'ednesday, Bro. W. Collins, C.R., presiding over a large attendance of members. The woodwards reported no one on the eiek list. One candidate was proposed for membership and duly appointed. The meeting was closed in due form, and the brothers indulged in a friendlv game of cards, juveniles v. adults, and a very pleasant hour was spent. The result was a victory for the juveniles. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Timaru Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held on "Wednesday evening, the N.G., Bro. Lister, presiding. One candidate was initiated. Correspondence was soon disposed of. The .Loyal Makikihi Lodge sent- complimentary tickets for their social on June 23rd, and asking for the loan of Lodge sashes which was granted. The sick visitor reported,the death of a member, also a long list on the 6ick funds. Further nominations were made for the election of officers at next meeting. The sum of £6S 17s 6r was passed for payment, including sick pay £2B 15s lOd, and a funeral grant of £3O. A lady now in Christehurch, who nsed to keep a registry office at Home, recommends that some one be sent Home to lecture to country girls about New Zealand, and she believes that numbers of good servants would come out if assured of a good home and better wages than the £6 to £8 a year they are getting. They were kept away by their ignorance. They seemed to have the impression that this country was mainly populated bv Maoris and that there were plentv of sheep. In fact they thought "it was a sort of village. They were very ignorant regarding the splendid prospects they had here. The girls could not save a great deal from their wages, and consequently, as they had practically nothing, the fares would have to be verv low.

Those who patronised the St. Mary"s Sunday School entertainment- which proved such a decided success last year, will doubtless be pleased to learn that the teachers are now arranging another, which thev hope will even Eclipse the last. Much 'time and attention is being devoted to the trainlug of the elder pupils in the charming Kttle operetta "The Silver Penny." In the staging of this, the teachers are extremely fortunate' in having the able assistance of Mr H. Moore: while Mr Mayo is kindly giving his services in arranging orchestral parts. This however will only occupv one part of the programme, and other tastes will be catered for. The youthful artists in a patriotic display "will contribute many appropriate, vocal and instrumental items: while other attractions will consist of action and character songs, etc., by the smaller children. The programme will include a mirth-provoking sketch, in which the older boys will be assisted by members of the "Y.M.S. It is intended to produce this entertainment at an early date for two nights, and r.s special efforts are being made- this year to start a fund for the provision of class-rooms (which are much needed), even greater patronage tlian last vear is hoped for.

Self-reliance is a good thing, but when it induces an inventor to venxure alone into the mazes of the patent laws, it is apt to become expensive. Take your ideas to a keen, straight, agent. Mesrs Baldwin and Rayward, .■\\ ellington and Ckristekurch, know all about the Law of Patents, and have agents everywhere. Skilfully guarded and adroitly placed, there might easily be a fortune in a simple idea...

Having purchased off Messrs M. O'Brien and Co., Ltd.. Christchurch, the whole of their range of travellers boots, shoes and slipper samples, at a discount of '27 i per cent., equal to 14s 6d in £, Soiitei-'s Bool; Store are holding a gigantic sale. The sale opened oa Wednesday. June Bth, and was rushed from early morning, till closing time. Our stock to-day is over £4OOO. and we are determined to reduce it by £IOOO, in the next four weeks. By calling in the mornings at. Souter's Boot Sale, you will receive more attention, for during the afternoons it- is impossible to give our usual attention, the shop being literally packed with customers... AN HONEST OPINION. "No beverages of any kind are so popular as Thomson's Aerated Waters and Cordials, and certainly none are so pure, so wholesome, or so palatable. How anyone can allow himself to be served with cheap, chemically-adulter-ated decoctions, when he can easily get Thomson's drinks—unsurpassed by any produced in tlie whole world is beyond understanding."... RHEUMATISM: ITS CAUSE AND CURE. Rheumatism is a most painful disease. Many are bent and physically disabled by the torture it inflicts. The disease may settle in the large of the back, neck, or thigh, or in the joints of the arms or legs: the pain may dart from one muscle to another, and may he constant or occasional, but all are produced by the same cause, exress uric acid in the blood. Rhonmo fs the best, the only sure remedy. Itneutralises and drives out the poisonous acid, relieves the pain, removes the swelling and effects a. soeody and permanent cure. From all chemists and stores at 2s 6d and 4s 6d a bottle. ...

Wellington's water supply has heen endangered. A Press Association message states that a serious break has been caused in the Wainui -water main leading t-o the city by a heavy fall of earth. It will probably take nine or ten days to repair the damage.

The director of Technical Education for Auckland district has recommended his Board to employ travelling instructors with a travelling equipment to go round the country schools to teach woodwork and cookery. The Board will consider the proposal.

A paragraph in a contemporary regarding a coming football match concludes as follows: —"Any person detected passing remarks about the players and their style of play will be at once requested to leave the ground as players trained to the hour are very sertsitive, and cannot play any better witli words of praise being hurled at them from all parts of the ground."

The bachelors of Cannington held their annual ball in the Cannington schoolroom on Friday last. The school was gaily decorated with flags. Chinese lanterns, and about 50 couples were present. Mr A. Mclnnes made a vpry efficient master of ceremonies, and Mr P. Stapleton gave general satisfaction with his splendid music. Songs were sung during the evening by Messrs B. McKenzie, J. Miller and R. Low, which were greatly appreciated. Dancing was kept going until 3.30. and everyone went home greatly satisfied with their night's enjoyment. The other day, while opening a wooden case which purported to contain a cream separator, Mr J. Black, of the Farmers' Co-operative store. Riversdale, made the startling discovery (says the "Mataura Ensign") that the box contained nothing but a large piece of iron, a piece of lead, and a few blocks of wood, evidently placed therein a.s make-weights. The box had been carefully nailed up, and there was nothing in its external appearance to show that it had been tampered with. The imaginary separator was received from a Dunedin firm.

There is a large number of clerks unemployed in AVellington just now. The Mayor told an "Evening Post" reporter that during the five working days last week 156 applicants called on him, and there were forty-two on Monday, all looking for clerical or other work, not of a too laborious character, not that they are unwilling to do the latter even if plenty of it were available, but because they are physically unfitted for hard manual labour AVellington is where the Government retrenchment of clerks and other employees is most felt. The Mayor said:

"This thing is more distracting than all the mayoral duties. It takes three hours of my time daily at the Town Hall alone, apart from any evenings I spend on it at my private house, in seeing people who.come seeking work. Something should be done for these people by the State.'' A weakness in our system of primary education was pointed out by Dr Elliott at the meeting of Clyde quay residents on Monday evening (says the AVellington Post). He was afraid, he said, he could not extend the same amount of praise to the system as to those who were carrying it out. Though children who went through the schools were very forward in nearly every respect, he was afraid that they did not have the same acquaintance with their mother tongue, and desire to read Iterature which would improve them after leaving school, that they might have. If children had no desire to extend their studies after leaving school, then for all practical purposes their education had ceased. A good proportion of the pupils after they had left school wanted only to read the sporting news in the papers, or the football notes. The speaker thought that efforts should be made to implant a desire to read the best books before pupils had passed out of the school influence.

In a money-lending case at Christchurch on Monday a financial agent claimed £3l on a dishonoured cheque. ' Defendant stated that he borrowed I £3O in December last at the rate of | £3 per month. He saw plaintiff at . his private house, and was never in his business office till March. No | part of the transaction took place at the plaintiff's registered address. This was not contradicted. The Magistrate (Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M.) said that if money-lenders went outside the act they only had themselves to thank. I It was quite clear that all instruments and transactions were absolutely void as against a borrower that were not carried out at a money-lender's registered office. That was ovu'te clear. Mr Justice Denniston upheld the view he (the Magistrate) took of the matter when the first case was brought before him. His Honour even went further in regard to trespass Hncle~ a bill of sale. Judgment would be for defendant, but he would make no order for cos+s. He would imiwvmd the cheque .nnd draw the attention of the Stamp Department to it. and they could take what steps they liked. In the Supreme Court at Christchurch on 'Wednesday. Mr Justice Chapman reversed a decision of the Magistrate at i Kaiapoi, Mr Bailey, who convicted a i licensee on a charge of permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises, contrary to section 181. His Honour held that the man, being a lodger, had a right to remain on the premises—his home —though section 187 gave the licensee a superior right to eject him, if he chose to avail himself of it, but there was no penalty if he did not do so. It might be a most inhuman act on the part of the landlord to act on it, or it might be a grossly improper thing for him to fail to do so. That must depend on. the circumstances. It in no sense stood on the same footing as the admission of a drunken ,-man to the house. His Honour was of opinion that in failing to enforce his rights under tho section the appellant was not shown to have permitted drunkenness on the premises. He, therefore, allowed the appeal, but as he thought the appellant showed negligence and ' want of attention to what was properiin the circumstances in allowing the j man to sleep in a public passage, and j this neglect induced the prosecution, he i would allow him no costs.

I A meeting of the executive commitj tee of the South Canterbury Employers Association was held on. Wednesi day evening, Mr G. R. Joyce, presi- : dent, in the chair. Several apologies | ior non attendance on account of sickj ncss were received. The president I stated that the meeting had been speI dally calld to consider the statement i of tlie Minister of Labour that he intends to again introduce legislation I which will be contrarv to various ArI bitration Court awards. He considerj cd that as the matter was of such ; vital importance to all classes of em- | plovers, and as there was such a small i meeting, it should be adjourned for i further discussion, and it "was agreed | that the meeting should be adjourned ! til! Monday aftemon at 4 o'clock in j the secretary's office at which all employers who are members of the Association are invited to attend. The matter of Employers' ' Trade FederaI tions will also be discussed at the meet- : ing. Messrs Dalgoty and Co.. Shaw, ; Saville Co.. N.Z. Express Co..'Buxton | and C 0... J. Davidson, A. J. Greig, ; Campbell and Logan, 'Hay Bros.. .?'. ! Ellis and W. Dickson" were' dulv elect- : ed members of the Association, and | Mr J. AV. Soutcr sent in his resignaI tion. The expenses of the delegate ! attending the animal conference in i Welligton were pas?ed for payment. , The secretary stated that tlw> financial ' year of the Association closed at the ' cud of June, mid he trusted sdl mom- , bers who had not paid their subscrip- '■ tions would forward them on or before • ; thefet

An Australian, curious ahout the relation between the appearance of comets and the deaths of sovereigns, elicited from the "Argus" in reply to a query, that there was both a comet and a solar eclipse in the year that Queen Victoria died. The comet generally spoken of as the Great Comet, and believed to be the brightest since IS6S. was first seen on April 12, photographs of it being taken at the Cane observatory and at Mauritius. The eclipse of the sun took place on May IS of that. year. Another astronomical event of the year 1907 was the appearance of a new star in the constellation of Perseus.

Many people say that trevalli never grow to any size, but says the Oamaru

''Times,'' on Sunday one of the local fishermen caught one about eight miles off the coast.' which (after being cleaned) turned the scale at over eight" pounds. The trevalli was a handsome fish —some called it a whario—but it corresponded in every particular with a trevalli, even to the flavour. On. the same occasion the fisherman saw several fish jumping clean, out of the water, and they must have been either of the tarpon or tunny tribe, as they corresponded in every particular with the description that has been published in the magazines of the fishing for these specimens off tho Florida coast. Efforts will bo mado to capture one of these strangers. _ The Rev. R. M. Rvburn. Presbvterlan minister at Invercarsriil, attended the meeting of the Southland Trades and Labour Council- last Saturday evening and presented a motion that had been passed by the General Assembly or the Presbyterian Church, held in Christchureh. It was as follows: '■That, in view of the urgent need of a better understanding between the Church ami organised labour. and, further, in view of the fact that in the prncipal countries of America much good has been effected bv the adoption of a scheme by which the Church, through its Presbyteries, is represented on the Labour Councils, with a -similar consultative representation of their Councils on the Presbvteries,' and, finally, in view of the 'fact that the Scottish Presbyterian Churches are now , contemplating a similar line of action, the Assembly commends the consideration of the whole question to the committee on the State of Religion, with power, if they deem it wise 7 to make preliminary arrangements for the adoption of some such scheme bv next Assembly." Mr J. Alsweller said the Council would furnish any information required, and on his motion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Ryburn.

A AVest Coast paper states that the manager of the Roso Flats mine expects to bo putting out tlio golden wash dirt in about a fortnight. The new pumps are in position and working splendidly. A x>°wcrful atmospheric fan engine is just approaching completion, and will draw out any notions vapours that may perchance "be lingering in the old workings. A great deal of mullock had accumulated at the bottom of tho shaft. Tins has now been brought to the surface and everything is being done to ensure the safe/and steady working of the mine. The "mine at the present time is employing some 27 practical men. When the "attack on the wash dirt commences in earnest the mine will employ a much larger number of men. The next few weeks will show whether the hopes and sanguine expectations of the promoters are to be realised. All sorts of rumours are afloat, and dishes of wash are saiet to have been brought to the surface which have panned out phenomenally rich, but the mine officials are reticent as to what has already been found. The first great problem, that of the possibility or otherwise of unwatering tho deep level has been solved. The mine is now dry and easily kept in that condition. The second problem, viz. : Is tho gold there in sufficient quantities to be payable still remains to be solved, though Ross pecJple, who ought to know, are highly confident. SYNOPSIS OF NEAY ADVERTISEMENTS. O'Callaghan and Co.—Clearing sale to-day. Dalgety and Co. —Seed wheat, oats and barley on sale. N.M. and A. Co.—Point sale on Monday. T. and J. Thomson—Prices of men's and boys' goods. Hurdley and Son—Details of extraordinary clearing sale. G. C Bridges—Land Transfer Act notice. T. Coulthard Mullions—Tenders for shops. Tho s.s. Purau—Details of sea excursions. Ashburton Winter Show—To-day and to-morrow. Lost—Collie dog: reward at Dalgety and Co.'s.

S.O. Education Board—Applications for teacherships. J. O'Ronrke Prices of saddle tweed trousers.

Dr Curtis, Temuka—Wants working housekeeper.

Ballantyne and Co.—Chintz covered wadded quilts.

Mrs Leslie Orbell Wants cook general. Mrs Lewis Mathias—Wants daily governess. Wanteds—Nine notices.