TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14238, 2 July 1910, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

■ —: j The vital statistics for Tirnaru for > June were: Deaths 9, births 39, marriages 18. I The_Tima.ru Gun. Club will hold a! clay bird match on Thursday next at Saltwater Creek, starting' at 1 p.m. j Prizes and conditions are advertise*!.

The Evening Star Quadrille Assembly will' Hold a long night on Thursday next, 6tlx inst. The assembly's long nights are now quite popular and a good attendance is anticipated.

Those in search, of deoorative plants to adorn their rooms or for the table, should see the line collection of asparngufl, aspiditras, etc., in the window of w. I l '. Morrison and Co., Stafford street.

The morning subject in (Chalmers Church to-morrow will be the "Benefit of the Lost Cause"; children's address, "How the Dead Speak"; evening subject, "A Big Man Sulking." The preacher will be the Rev. A. Macaulay Caldwell, and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.

The Rev. Arch. E. Hunt will conduct the services in th© Congregational Church to-morrow, taking for his subject in the morning, "The Ordeal of Patienoe," and in tba ®r-ening, "Tho Grace of Repenteno®*" Strangers are cordially invited.

Through the local branch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Mr John Shaw, has taken twenty very fine draught horses for xhe North. Island per the Te Anau. These horses are being offered at auction at one of the company's horse fairs in the Taranaki district., and no doubt Mr Shaw will be well recompensed for his enterprise.

Masterton court returns for the ftrct six months iof the year 1009 (under license) and for the first six months of 1910 (no-license) show a marked decrease. The figures for 1909 and 1910 respectively are: Drunkenness 137 —23; common assault 20 —nil; theft 18—nil; housebreaking 6 —nil: resisting the police B—nil;8 —nil; failing to support wives and relatives ' 9 —5; no means of support W —l; obscene language B—nil8 —nil • sly grog selling, nil—6; bringing liquor into no-license area nil—ls.

The Committee who are canvassing f<Sr with the object of putting stained glass in the east window of St. Mary's Church as an appreciation of Archdeacon .Harper's services as Vicar, are meeting with a gratifying amount of success, and there is but Little doubt that the money required will be forthcoming, and the window placed in position early next year, thus adding materially to the beauty of St. Mary's, which competent judges regard as one of the finest examples of church architecture in New Zealand. The Archdeacon, during his thirty-three years labours in Timaru, has played such a prominent part in anything affecting the welfare of the town, that doubtless many of his old friends, though not belonging to his church, will desire to assist in this movement. Needless to say help from all such, and from friends at a distance, will be heartily welcomed by the Committee, <_f which Mr S. F. Smithson is the hon. treasurer, and Mr R. W. Simpson, hon. secretary.

Attention is' drawn to a great bankrupt stock sale. advertisement which appears on page 2 of this issue, particulars of which were advertised, in the Auckland "Evening Star" of. Slay 21st, 1910, a copy of' which is also placed before our readers...

Chilblains.—There is no preparation manufactured that will soothe and heal chilblains as Chamberlain's Balm will do. When this liniment is applied it . a y s 'tch and prevents the chilblain breaking. It causes them to heal in a very short while. Sold everywhere. ...

'£ minutes delay in treating some Casoaof croup—often the length of time fit takes to go for a doctor—frequently proves fatal. To save worry keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house and at the first indication of croup give the child a dose. PleaBant to take and always cures.

'Advice to Young Mothers.—Most mothers realise the great danger from croup, but many do not know that an attack may be prevented by proper treatment as soon as the first symptoms appear. The first indication of croup is hoarseness followed by a rough cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according to the printed directions at once, or even after the crouoy attack appears, and it will prevent the attack. It is, in fact, a certain cure for croup." Sold everywhere. ...

Piano*, Pianoß, Pianos. The n--. Ben Piano Company, Ltd., beg to *n. Bounce to the general publio of Titnara and the surrounding district that they hare just opened up u en . Wreljr new gtosc of pianos. Our hit* grade instruments, include J O H„ Broadwooa ana .Son, Collari and Collard, the most famous of Britidh maker*, the hem that money can buy »lso the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch and Sohn, Bobm, beside? other ce!e fcrtted makers. _We give you a ten years' warranty with any instrument you choosey we also give yo.i tf,o Ifighb of exchanging if you ' are not perfectly satisfied. You are on n good sound wicket when buying vour piano or organ from this, well •ad up-to-dat*

I The popular fasti.'is of tkatir-g was pursued vigorously at the Olympia I!ink, and raany sk-.i+cr? took i the floor. To-day there will be two sessions. J Rev. J. Olpliert's subject in the ; Primitive Methodist Church on Sun- ; day will bo in the morning, "Claimj ing Victory" and in the evening "An appeal to outsiders." Mr Olphert will 'also preach at Waimataitai in the af- ; ternoon and Messrs Harris and Smith ; at nifijit. A severe hail and thunderstorm, accompanied by vivid lightning, was experienced in the Hinds district lately. Tlio thunder shook dwelling- houses, and combined with the lightning it'so frightened horses as to cause a stampede among them wherever they were running loose in paddocks, the result being, that in" their terror they rushed into "water races alid wire fences, four being killed. An entertainment under the auspices of St. Mary's Sunday School, i will be given on Thursday and Friday, j tho 14th and 15th inst. A first-class I programme is to be submitted, and f the teachers are confident that the enj tertainment will prove even a greater success this year than last. The chief ! attraction will be an operetta, with j limelight effects, and orchestral aci coinpanimoiit, entitled "The Silver 'Penny"; in which the juvenile artists, ! j under Mr H. Moore should acquit | j themselves admirably. Tho various . costumes are daintly and prettily designed, tho little fairies dresses j looking exquisite. Tickets may be 1 obtained from any of the teachers or Mrs Pratt, Stafford street: children being admitted by 6d on the second j l night only. j

Some queer wedding presents are sometimes sent. Recently a nGivly married couple on a run in South (Canterbury were the recipients of a package as strange as any ever made up by Dr Nikola with his famous cat. It camo in a. candle box, and was left on the verandah of the house. For some time ■ it remained there, having been left without warning or even a card to say who had left it. The first knowledge gained respecting even ite presence was through some one in the house, hearing a strange knocking on the verandah. An inspection revealed the box, which on being looked at closely, was seen to have numerous little air in-lets, and peeping through these, a. pair of bright eyes was seen. Tais naturally alarmed the -lady of the

liouse. but oil opening the box it was found to contain nothing more harmful than a lamb. Unfavourable weather conditions prevented a full attendance at tho Congregational Church last evening, but those who were able, to be present thoroughly enjoyed the good programme that was provided, and applauded each item heartily. The singing of the choir under tho baton of Mr Kllis Wood, was suite a feature oi : the entertainment, and they gave the following glees in excellent style: "Men of Harlech," "The Bellringers," "Social Song," "Loch Lomond," "Spring Song," and "Homo Sweet Homo." Cello solos by Mr Ellis. Wood were very much appreciated, and the "Rev. Mr Hunt in his humorous recitation "A Lesson in Humility" (Gavin) was particularly liapp\. Songs were rendered by Mrs Dei;ny, "The Nightless Land," Mrs F. La.ugdon "I seek for thee in every flower" and Miss "My Gentle Child," a duet," "The Venetian Song" being alsc sung by Mrs Denny and Miss Huggins. The organist, Mr J. W. Wood, made a capable accompanist. A real fatherly talk was given b\ Mr R. Irving, a,t the Mackenzie Countj Council yesterday when he "dresset down" some members for their dis l>osition to "scrap.-' He bore tho un friendly talk good-naturedly for som( time, and then rose and delivered himself of the sternest. speech ever hearc from hira either at the Council or out side of it,. In dead earnest he chided tho members who had raised his ire said there had lately been far tot much of this nig-uagging, too mucl

•waste of time, and there should bo 110 more of it. These members came near to biting each other's face off at times, he said, and lie -was inclined to think that personal' spite was : at the bottom of it all. It was high time "that members dropped such ways and worked together in harmony. The conduct of the members referred to was becomming the talk of the .country. The chairman also deplored the conduct of tlio members referred to, and hoped for better things in the future.

Do not be behind the times, but move with them. Salts, castor oil, and harsh purgatives are out of date, and have been the cause of many' a case of constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets are-the medicine that you want to take. They cure constipation, .indigestion, biliousness, and cure them permanently. Remember the name —Chamberlain's Tablets, and be sure you get them, for there is nothing " just as good." Sold everywhere. ...

If you are thinking of buying a flask that will keep its contents either icy cold or steaming hot for days, buv an Icy-Hot Bottle. These bottles " will keep water steaming hot for twentyfour hours regardless of outside temperature. In pints and quarts, from L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru. Prices on application. ...

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 it, and are familiar with every detail, j Doing .much of it, we can give you '.an excellent SBrvics at a small cost. 'Our service is comprehensive, including >the .passing, of entries and delivering ■of' goods. The N.Z. ■ Express Coy., Ltd...'- "j AN HONEST OPINION. j "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 bo | served with cheap, chemically-adulter-ated decoctions, when he can easily ' get Thomson's drinks—unsurpassed by any produced in the whole world is hjyond understanding."...

AFTER TWENTY YEARS SUFFERING. RHEUMO RELIEVES RHEUMATISM Nearly a quarter of a century is a i long time to suffer. Imagine being compelled to endure tlfe agonies and ' tortures of rheumatism and sciatica for one-third of the • allotted' span. It seems almost incredible that such suffering could ho borne so long. Yet one lady had to bear the awful pains of rheumatism and sciatica for over a score of years. . She tried many socalled "remedies," but all of them failed. Rheunnj, the onJy v cure for rheumatism and kindred dbinplaints, was signally successful. But', read her story in her own words. 11 Having suffered for over twenty years with rheumatism and sciatica, I tried many cures, but did not derive much benefit from them. I was advised to try Hhoumo, and can recommend it to '.any one as it is the only thing that has done me good. A single dose will' give relief— Elizabeth Mowat, Gore." Rbeumo is sold by all chemists and stores at '2s 6d and 4s 6d. ... Yankee Doodle went to town Upon a little pony, He felt a little hoarse, of course And said so to a crony. ' The crony said: "I'm certain sure The remedy is plain; You take some Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, And- right as rainl"

The drawing for prizes in connection with the art union of the South Canterbury Poultry Society, will take place at Tattersall's on Monday next at 7.30 p.m. . A meeting of the Bhiecliffs' School Committee was held yesterday all the members being present. , t'he late social and dance showed the most gratifying result of £l9 being added to the school funds. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to all those kind friends who had helped to make the social such a success, and to Mr C. Hendry senr. for the use of Ins granary and premises. It was decided to open an account in the Post Offico Savings Bank, and to collect ' six months' subscriptions from the giihrantors' to the teacher's salary. The following is the Rev. D. C. Bates' summary and forecast: —"The*.barometer has fallen vef'y low in the'far north, and also on the west coast of the South Island. Easterly winds strong to gale have prevailed, and cloudy and heavy weather overspread' the country with rain in many parts, and especially in the far north: Present indications are for storing weather generally, high, easterly winds changing by south-east- to southerly, with ieavy rain in most parts of the country. Snow is probable on the higher levels in tho south. The barometer will probably fall further for a short time."

j Last- evening the weekly meeting of the Life Boat Lodge, No. 101, 1.0.G, T. was held in the Forester's Kall- , George street, Bro. J. T. Ellis C.T. presiding over a fair attendance of members. Correspondence was d< alt with, and one candidate was proposed. I Ihe programme bein gin the liands of I the single members, they officerjd the I lodge an<? invited the married members to partake of tea, and entertained them with various itt?ms ,; 'he tj! lowing took part.—Bro. Ua..rk.sv. Sis- : ters Athttrton, Lennie, and Fitzsiin- . moiis. A liearty vote of thanks was accorded the single members, after which tho lodge was cl«sc>d by L'ro. Hawkey, acting C.T.

I Attention is drawn to a great bankI nipt stock safe advertisement winch j appears oil our extra of this is- : sue, particulars of which were utiveri tised in the Auckland " Jfivemiig Star " of May 21st, 1910, u copy of which is ' aiso placed before our readers. Lu i bankruptcy. Estate of W. F. Darby, !of Auckland, merchant-. Separate tenj ders will be received at my Office. Customs street, West, Auckland, up ; till Noon, of - Monday, the 2nd day of i May, 1910, for the assorted warehouse I stock of the above estate, consisting of 1, electroplate and jewellery £2039, 2, | fancy goods £IO6B, 3 drapery £1034, 1 4, R..C. Church goods £670, o, crockery and furnishings £336, 6, boots j £192, 7, furniture and linoleums £153, I S, fill's £127, 9, cigarettes and tobacco | (ill bond), 10, warehouse and office furj niture and fittings £IOBO. The stock luvs been taken under the control of Mr W. R . Holmes, accountant, prior to the adjudication. Although intending purchasers should 'make separate offers, , offers for the whole as a going concern ivill be favourably considered Stock siheets. and terms and conditions of tender can be seen at the warehouse, Darby street, 'Auckland A deposit in ' cash or a bank cheque equal t-o 20 per cent of the amount tendered, must accompany each tender. The highest or any tender not necessarily aec-cot-ed. E. Gerard, official assignee. Auckland, 22nd April, 1910. A great portion of the above was purchased by the present vendors, and is now being sold in the different centres of N.Z. n.t an enormous reduction on the Engib'sh - wholesale cost. A chance like this for buying practically at your own price seldom occurs and should hp availed of by .Timaru bargain-seekers. The sale is being held in the premises lately occupied bv Mr Warburton. jeweller, and next Mr Marriott's, Stafford st. Just as very man thinks he is a judge of music so pretty well every , inventor has a lingering idea that he can run his own business in the matter | of his patents. Never was a greate.v | mistake. The wise inventor puts him- | self under the guidance of a skilled I agent. Messrs Baldwin and Ray ward, | Wellington and Cbristchureh, are the J agents of repute. They see to the ' preparation of working drawings, and stand between the inventor and his risks... IS YOUR CHEST IN DANGER?

If you are neglecting your cold, then I your chest is in grave danger, for the | constant strain of coughing has a very j weakening effect, and leaves the lungs ! extremely susoeptable to more serious | complications. Don't run risks with ' your chest, you can't afford to. Tlio safe way is to get a bottle of that most efficient of cough cures—Baxter's Lung Preserver—it will cure your cough speedily and thoroughly. I Get the large sized bottle at Is 10d ; l THE GREATEST THING IN CURES, i The Greatest thine is not essentially J the Latest production, as you know, j By the term "Greatest" we endeavour to convey to your minds the fact that the preparation is the Hall Mark or j Standard Cure of its kind. Tn medi- ! cine, for instance, the physicians are I 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 j animal fat or injurious substances, but i i.s made, from the purest Vegetahle ' Compounds prepared in the Proprietors Splendid .Laboratory, and* is so pnfe .r that you could use is as butter. It'! will_>not hurt the most delicate-child. I It is • absolutely spendid. Get a pot j to-day. It is necessary in the Home... ! CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE ! L, K. G. MILKER. To be successful a milking machine) must be continuously satisfactory. The ' Lawrence-Kenncdy-Gillies machine has now been over eight years on the market, and the fact that to-day 1500

machines are milking over 54.000 cows I throughout New Zealand speaks better ' than any Agent as to its continuous success.. The combination eight years ago of Lawrence and Kennedy's patents with those of <Uex. Gillies of Victoria, resulted in first continuously successful milking Machine ever placed on the market, and to-day the disorimin- i ating farmer recognises the value of I those patents, and how necessary they are to successful mechanical milking. Rome was not built in a day. and it has taken nearly one hundred years of unsuccessful experiment before chance threw together the L.K.O. combination and once for all solved the problem of , the successful milking machine. Tf j

Tim would be 'continuouslv successTTil secure the machine that has already demonstratoil it.", ability to make you so. For full particulars and easy terms or liberal cash discounts-, apnly to J. B. ■ Ma.-Ewan and C-0., Ltd., Dunedin.... I THE GUINEA POEM! A CHEQUE FOR £1 Is has been pent to the writer of this verse— Miss E. S. Puke.hou, Hawke's Bay. Flag Brand Pickles are the best— ' , They beat all others hollow; . I And since our neighbours know thenworth, They're always on the borrow. 1 V-'TN A GUINEA! Prize Poem published every Saturday. Best original four short-line advt. verse about "Flag Brnnd Pickles" wins each week. _ ; Forward verse, embossed metal cap from bottle, and full address, to- Hav . ward 8r05,., P.O. Bos <313, Wellington".- \

Rough weather prevailed at Fairlie yesterday, snow falling practically all day. The snow extends as far down country as The Brothers Hills between Care and Albury.

The Rev. W. Baumber will conduct the services in "Wesley Church to-mor-row, morning and evening. At Waimataitai Mr Howard wili preach in the morning and the Rev. W. J. Enticott in the ovemii^.

A man named Harry Middleton came before the Court at Feilding yesterdav, on a ehn-vge of stealing a. watch from Donald Munro at lima-ru on November 14th, 1904, and was remanded to appear at Court here.

Ihe attention of speculators in town pi operties is drawn to tlio sale to-day on account of Mr J. J. Kavanagh. 'J lie section in Stafford ' street is one of the best now procurable for business premises. The house property is R TOO' good one and is a really sound prctposal. The sale will take place at 2.30 p.m. in the N.M. and A. Co's. rooms.

At a meeting of the Waimate shareholders in the Temuka, Building Society, held in the ForaPter's Hall, Waimate on Thursday 1 night. the chairman (Mr Ilancoxj with two other directors and the secretary were present, having come from Temuka. The chairman gave a. history v of the society and gave a clear statement as to its position and methods, and stated that the society had never made a. loss. One sum of £l5O was balloted for, and fell to a Temuka shareholder. Another £l5O was put up to tender, and on-e at £2B 10s was accented and tlianks were accorded the directs for holding the ballot in Waimate.

The usual weekly meeting of the Fairview Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday evening, Mrs J. Ellis presiding. Being jjpogramme evening, so ire splendid items wore given, those taking part being—Songs, Mrs Hornornok, Miss E. Thoreau, Messrs L. Raddon, Johnson and Enticott; duets, Misses Mabel :inrl Mimiip t ? -,i <t <n i nnrl

I iviauei jMiu ivmmie Jtnuuoi), ana | Messrs Enticott ami Johnson : petro- | phone solo. Mr H. Thoreau: recitations, Misses L. Johnson. A. Squire, A. Mc-Clint-oek, Messrs Collinson. J. Alexan- . tier, P. Squire ; readings, Mrs J. Ellis, ; Messrs Bennett and Parlane. Votes of ; thanks were passed to nil who had • y„ rt the Rer. Mr Stineon will give the history of the Presbyterian Churcli. ~- The ladies interested in Waimataitai school have decided to hold a, bazaar about the end of Sept-ember. Mrs Lloyd Jones was unanimously "lerfvxl president and treasurer, and the following were appointed to take charge of stalls, with power to add to their number:—Art ;uid work stall, Mesdames Oddie, Cox, Thomas, and Miss Bjers; flower stall, ill's Blackmore, Miss Lewis: sweets stall. Mesdames Werry and T'oid : doll stall, Mesdames Tank and Penrose, Miss Sutherland: Christinas tree, Miss Fyfc; produce ■stall.. Mesdames Brierlv and Grander; jumble stall. Mrs Stephenson; bran dip, Mrs Fitzsimmons; "refreshment stall. Mesdames Triggs, Crerar, Leslie and Dunn. i _ Guinness atxl Le Cren. Ltd.. advertise for sale by auction as a going concern, an excellent grazing run containing 4102 acres known as Grange Hill at Upper Pareora on account of Mrs C. M. Ormsby. It is seldom such iirst-elass grazing property comes on the market, and buyers now have an opportunity of securing this run. T!v superior flock of iio-l L vomit; half and threequart-Qr bred ewes havo all been bred on the property. The homestead, buildings, fencing, and improvements are very substantial, convenient, and in good order. The land is sweet surface sown tussock, very healthy -warm ewe country, and is watered by permiinent springs. The Grange Hill . flock is noted for the excellence of it.? ! wool, and the surplus sheep always command high prices. The auction- • e'vs recommend this property as a safe and lucrative investment. j At the Court yesterday morning a | first offender brought before Mr D. I Rolhwell, justice of the Peace, for | drunkenness and breach of prohibition | order at Pleasant Point, was remanded • until to-day. in order that the Magistrate may deal with his case. Yesterday's Oaniaru "Times" stated that the Harbour Board had decided to terminate the arrangement with the Tmmru Harbour Board for the use

of its dredge, and ]>rownra.tinm wor" feeing made on Thursday for lier departure. Her Indtler was lifted and made secure. and she will leave as soon as the weather moderates. "The dredge was brought. here primarily to remove. t!f> neeuni'dations at the entrance .of tlie harbour hut. with the exception of a few days she lias been unable to wo'k there, and as the season of the year is against the probability o-f the dredce heino; ;>l> 1(■ to carry tint the purpose of her hiring it was dr-eided to suspend operation s ; and allow the dredge to return." Work at the freezing works in Southland is beginning to slacken. The men employed on the killing board at tho Wallncetown works were idle all day on Monday (says the Southland News, tho supply of sheep having been exhausted on Saturday night. Work was. however, resumed on Tuesday morning:, but the supply again ran out. and work for the day was stopped at noon. Tho lamb season is practically at an end. The Mataura works arc still going strong, from 1200 to 1500 being put- through daily. The Ocean Beach works are slackening off. and little or no full time killiiur will be done this season now. Another fortnight should see the end of the kill- j ni; part of tho lamb trade, .and' as, there are practically 110 wethers iii the district this year the end of that tim-'i will' see the close of the season as far as killing is concerned. Supply yourself with a. vigorous vita 1 ity—possess a keen healthy appetit°. rich, red blood, strong nerves and robust health is yours. Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract does it.. Nature's Embrocation. ROCKE'S Eucalyptus Oil. The finest that Australia produces. There's "something" distinctive about ROCKE'S...

j Our head tuner. Mr G. Harris is now in Timaru, for the purpose of tuning and repairing pianos and organs. All work entrusted to liis care will have his. prompt and best attention. Orders may be left at the Dresden Piano Company Ltd., Stafford St... j Chilblains: Redness, some swelling and intolerable heat and itching are the features of an unbroken chilblain. They are difficult t-o cure; but our Chilblain Liniment will reduce the redness and swelling and relieve the itching. Price Is n. bottle from L. B. James, Chemist ,Timaru....

EXPERT ADVICE FREE TO INVENTORS. There's no need to spend a lot of ; money uselessly upon inventions which j may prove to be of little or no real ■ monetary value. The reliable firm of Patent Agents—Climie, Coates and Co. give their expert advice free to inventors who consult them either personally or by letter. If you have an invention, and wish for a candid | opinion upon its value, write to tin's ■ firm, who will _ treat the matter as strictly confidential ,nnd will give yon their honest opinion of your invention. Get in touch to-day. 'Write for the booklet jn/st published by Climie, Coates and Co., entitled "Money for Ideas." Tt is a safe, guide to tlie in▼entor who wishes to make the most of his idea. A post card will brim: ; t. to von by return. Address 179 'Hereford St-., Christ church...

I)r S. J. Cook, Fairlie, supplies the following >veather note for" June:— Bain fell on eleven days, total fall 1.95 inches; heaviest fall .61 on the )14tli. The average fbr 'June for previous ten years was 2f439. Coldest days: The thermometer fell to 17 on the 23rd and 24th. Six inches of snow fell on tho 14th afi3 two inches on the 28th; both these falls thawed rapidly.

In responso to a. desire expressed by many committees in the North Ward, Mr John S. ftutherford, of Opawa, has consented to stand as a candidate for. the vacancy in that ward of the South Canterbury education district. As Mr Rutherford has given considerable attention to educational matters, his .reeleetion will be looked upon with favour"'. by" many friends.

The Otago Trades and Labour Council can- indulge- in huriiour. - After a discussion on the big salary otf the town clerk of Dunedin, the following resolution was carried"Will his Worship thc_ Mayor an:l those councillors who claim that the town cleric lias been instrumental in saving the ratepayers so many thousands of pounds kindly explain what has become of * that monev ?"

The engineer to the Mackenzie County CoimcriL with a. view to getting a tool by which the roads can be readily cleared of snow in winter, wrote to Canada, for particulars of snow ploughs, and he is now in receipt of information irom linns in Quebec and Toronto, the cost of the ploughs varying from £8 to £4O. Members of the Council intend to carefully consider the information obtained, with a. view to procuring something suitable for the Fairlie district.

The London correspondent of the Ota-go Daily Times" writes that ntty-one applications were received in response to the advertisement- for three veterinary surgeons to serve under the New Zealand Government, i The three selected are: Mr Edward Carlisle Howard, M..R.C.\ .S.. of Nairn. Scotland. Mr Richard Finch, M.R.C.Y.S., Chorley, Lancashire. Mr William Watkin Herbert Edwards. M.R.C.V.S., of •f ay, Herelord. All three have had experience in sanitary meat inspection. The rainfall lor June, as registered at the Domain, was 1.71 inches, rain falling on 34 clays. Tho heaviest fall being 0.61 iiiciies oil the, 14tii.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISE--1 MENTS. Dalgety and Co.—Stock sale at Temuka, Tuesday. C.F.C.A.—Horses at Tat-tersail's today, stock at Tenruka on Tuesday. N.M. and A. Co.—Sale of property to-day, Temuka sale Tuesday. Guinness and LeCren—Temuka sale Tuesday, sell grazing run 30th July. Clearing sale, Clande-boye—On 18th August, by Dalgety and Co., and Guinness and LeCren.

Jonas and Co. —Sale of sundries and property to-day. Morton and Pearson—Details of sales to-day. _St. _ Mary's Hall —Entertainment on 15th inst.

Adams and Co.- —Bargains at winter sale to-day.

Dawson's sale —Lines worth picking up.

•Tolin Kemptliorne—Brick house for sale.

Lyalldale—Social and dance on 19tli An gust.

Evening Star Quadrille Assembly— Long night Tuesday.

Bryant and Co.—Fresh table delicacies to-day.

_ Crawford's Favourite tea has won its way.

M- Dall—Wants good cooks and generals.

T. C-oulthard Mullions —Tenders for shops. Sunday services Congregational, Trinity. Chalmers, Wesley, Methodist*. George Pearson—For toys, stationery. fancy goods. A. Adamson, Pleasant Point—Collie dog lost. ■Tames Hay—Six-roomed house to let.

Mrs Cornelius—Wants waitress for town.

Mrs .T. A. Young. Winchester— Wants young girl assistant. Sparrow and Co. —Houses to let and for sale.

Morrison and Co. —Trees and plants for season. Tinviru Hun Club—Match on Thursday next. re Rovnl—Characters— " The Girl from -Rectors." MeGruer. IV vies and Co.—Winter sale opens to-day.

"prlm-of ,n„ Beard Applications for teacher-ships.

Mr ■T"svi»h McCabo —Preliminary notice of lectures. W anteds —Five notices.