TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14321, 11 October 1910, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Rev. D. C. Uates's summary and forecast are:—The weather lias bcon fiiif! on all the eastern coast, and changeable in other parts. The barometer rose slowly everywhere <m Monday, but has fallen during the day. Present indications are for warm and humid conditions northward of Holcitika. ami Kaikoura, and increasing cloudiness preceding rain in most parts of the country, and especially in the north. Strong easterly winds will probably prevail northward of New Plymouth and Napier, and northerly winds, backing by east to south-east-erly elsewhere. The barometer wil'l probably fall everywhere, and especially in the north, where the conditions are at present somewhat threatening."

For the position of librariar at +te Timaru public library there are about 80 apphcants. The applications are to be dealt with to-night.

Monster no license demonstrations were_ held in several electoral districts of New South Wales on Sunday, in view of the local option poll to be taken shortly.

The Bishop of North Australia, Dr Trower, preached in Christ Church, Sydney, on Sunday, created a surprise by wearing cope and mitre. This was the first time a mitre lias been worn in Sydney. A Victorian woman, named Mrs Hall, who lost her speech eighteen months ago through, fright, /received a shock on Sunday, as' a result of which she recovered her voice suddenly. Medical remedies had all failed to restore it.

What is believed to be a record price for Now Zealand grown green peas was obtained last Friday by the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Distributing Company, in Wellington (states "The Dominion.") The peas in question came from Nelson, and were a particularly fine line. They sold at is Id per peck (71b), which ia at the rate of 7d r,g r i.v.

A meeting or the committee of tho Labour Day demonstration and picaio was held last evening, when it was reported that final arrangements had been made far to-morrow, positions in tne arocessiop had been ballotted for, and ;.ui«OTi>tions hao: come in on a liberal seme. Given a fine day there should be 9 splendid turn-out. Mem. bers of the 7 "ids are to be provided with luncheon and afternoon tea free of charge.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, an elderly man named Alexander Hamilton was convicted and discharged for drunkenness, and for breach of prohibition order Svas fined £4, in default 14 days. The Court was cleared during the hearing of a serious charge against Ernest Barton. Evidence was given by the . complainant and two others, and Detective Fahey and Constable McLean said that accused had admitted the charge to them when arrested at Beaconsfield on October oth. Mr Emslie for accused pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence. Mr V. G. Day, S.M., thereupon committed accused for trial ?.t the next sitting of the Supreme Court in Timaru, probably in February next, and allowed bail at £2OO, in two sureties of £IOO,

The Rev. J. J. North, of Wellington, a leader of the anti-gambling movement, expressed the. oDimon to a Dunedin "Star" interviewer that the provisions of the Gaming Bill represented a great deal less than, tne country asked for. Tlx> provisions against street betting were »,s ineffective as ever. What was wanted was reasonable means for detection and prevention, not an increase it penalty. The tion, not an increase of penalty. The police would find it Impossible to secure convictions. Tho onus of proof ought to be placed on sharpers and racecourse habitues. A grave defect of the Bill was that relating to bookmakers, who would still flourish as under the old conditions. To kill the bookmaker it was necessary to make his every_ public appearance a crime. The appointment of a special commission to arrange the totalisator permits was very wise.

Claims for compensation In regard to accidents occupy a good deal of attention just now and it would be well for workers to know that they shou'ld not sign, any receipt which would have the effect of debarring them from a future claim in regard tb the same accident. In Timaru recently a man met with an accident which laid him up for five weeks and at the end of that time he was induced to go back to work,, his firm statins that they would find him life long employment. They paid up the compensation for the five weeks and lie signed an agreement to the effect that he would not mako any further claim for'the same accident. After doing this the old 1 trouble broke out again, and though' lie was this time laid up for three months he could receive nothing for it.

The New Zealand products exports leaflet for October is to Laud con'taining figures supplied by the Customs Department, showing the quantity and value lof principal products . passed through the Customs for export from New Zealand for periods up to September 3Uth. Between September 16th, and September 30th. Timaru exported 18,033 bushels of wheat; value £2982. From the twelve months ending September 30th the values of the principal eports from the Dominion were, increases or decreases on the previous year being given in parenthesis,—Butter £1,725.501 (increase £239,523)} cheese £1,203,298 (increase £2G9,000); froen mutton, carcases £1,255709 (increase £313,245), frozen lamb £1.855,899 (increase £101.807); wheat £118,905 (decrease £18G,941); skins £850,749 (increase £.143,282), tallow £770.887 (increase £129,172); wool £7.953,092 (increase £2,038,397); cold £1,905,371 (increase £23,282)

Natures Embrocation— BOCKE'S Eucalyptus Oil. The finest that Austral a produces. There's "something'' distinctive about ROCKE'S... The following should be ol interest in Tiuiaru. bearing as it does on a subject that has aroused no little controversy liere: —"Although there is little direct moral instruction in our schools," reported Inspector AVyllie to the Southland Eduucation JBoard,

"tliera is much, sound moral training Opportunities for such training frequently present themselves in the ordinary course of school work and art* turned to good account by our teachers. If not by express precept, at least by favourable example, our teachers are doing a great deal to train the moral sense of the rising generation. Consequently while wo ought to be ever alive to any means of further advance in this direction, wo may safely congratulate ourselves on the progress already made, and rest satisfied that, so far as our teachers are oonecr.ned. the moral training of the children is in good hands."

J'here is no place in the world whore there are more sudden and extreme changes in temperature than in Australia. Wo often experience a climate of three different seasons in one day, and the result is that numbers of people contract a cold i,i Ihe stomach and bowels, which cnusm great pain and suffering. There is milling that, will relieve this sufforijwr so quicklv as Chamohrlai;:'* Colic. Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. ThS« is the best medicine in the world <«* cure bowel compaint in nil its forms. It is a sure cure for Diarrhoea, Dysentery and Colic and has nevir? been knowa t* fail. Sold everywh*»»,..

The s.s. Warriuioo arrived at Bluff vesterday morning at 5.30, from Ho-f-*rt, bringing an English, mail.

At present on view in tho Gas Companv r s show-rooms are two very handy appliances— a pneumatic push lighter worked by a pilot and an electric gas lighter worked by a small battery. Push the first and through its connection with the gas jet there is an instant light; pull it up and there is darkness again. The first push o£ the second appliance also gives an instant light, and a second push turns it off. Following will represent the Timaru Bowling Club in the annual match against Ashburton to be played on the latter club's green to-morrow. Players will leave bv the 7.15 a.m. train:—Aitken, Carlton, Aitcheson, Harrison (s), Gabites, Sparrow, Simmers, Ferguson (s), Bradlev, Bagshaw, "Wade, Day (s), Partridge. ~Beil, Moyes, Fraser (s), LeCren, Williamson, Morgan D. H., Courtis (s).

The Anglican Mission of Help, whioh has been running most successfully during the past week at Wanganui, was concluded last evening, says a Press Association message, when a thanksgiving service was held. The missioners were Canon Tupper-Carey, and Mr Joe Harris. The congregations were very large each, day, and a deep impression was made. On Sunday night an overflow filled a large Echoolroom, the missioners speaking in both, buildings.

The Anglican Mission in "Wellington was practically brought to a close on Sunday, with services in all the churches. There were very large attendances, seating accommodation everywhere being taxed to its utmost limit, special provision in this respect having to be made. Last evening, a Press Association message states, thanksgiving services were conducted in the churches where the missioners have laboured. To-morrow evening there will be a public meeting with the object of banding together the Church of England workers and communicants of the city and suburbs. The meeting will be addressed by Canon Stuart.

There is a strong movement in Gisborne for the compulsory registration of wool brands. It is pointed out that when growers take pains with the classification and up-building of their clips and secure and established reputation for their brands, wool of an inferior quality is frequently put up on the market under similar brands by unscrupulous dealers, and thereby the confidence of buyers is lost. ' The Chamber of Commerce and others interested have made strong representations to the Government, urging that legislation making the registration of wool brands compulsory should be passed this season. Bay Bum Shampoo Powder, an ideal preparation, pleasant and refreshing to use, stimulating and cleansing to the hair, to which it imparts a soft and glossy appearance. 3d a packet or sis for Is from L. B. James, Chemist, Tixnaru...

Mr Andrew Jepsen, a Danish farmer, who has recently been on a visit to New Zealand, says that - : n Denmark farmers have developed special attention to the dairy and the manufacture of butter and cheese, and therefore they are .especially particular in the breeding, keeping, and care of milk cows. He is also of opinion that there is room for improvement in Dominion methods for in a-recent- interview he remarked:—" From what I can see, you have a wonderful dairying country, but you apparently don't pay proper attention to breeding, and that is where Denmark and other dairying countries nearer to the London market than New Zealand will score over you."

A reporter was yesterday shown by Mr E. Bockaert, a new and scientific preparation invented by an Auckland young man for electro-plating metal surfaces with other metals. A demonstration showed the remarkable utility of "Voltite" for electric plating with. silver. Part of an ordinary brass lamp was cleaned of foreign matter and then the powder was applied with a damp rag. After a little rubbing the brass colour gave way to a silvery brightness, which will last for two or three months, when another application will renew the electro-plating. A copper coin was silvered on one side by means of the same process, and the application of the gold powder was just as successful. This invention had caused great interest in the North Island, and its owner, a personal friend of Mr Bockaert, is receiving congratulations from all sides.

Photography with ail the iroubles of a dark room gone. How often have you said "I would use a camera only it's too much trouble." With the Kodak your trouubles are gone, it is all so easy, daylight loading, daylight development, daylight all the way.°So simple a child can use it. Call for a copy of the illustrated Kodak Booklet free for the asking. It wilt interest you Baxter's Pharmacies, Timaru and Fairlie. ..

A "' your daily tasks becoming too strenuous —too much for vou—make you weak? They needn't. * Stearns' W.ne of Cod Liver Extract will fill }%> i with vim and yigpur...

"The Ford car has come to stav. The latest advice from the factorv is that °l et 23 fi°° people are now driving them and everyone is a satisfied user They cost £275, and regardless of price they are the most reliable car in the market. There is nothing about the car to give trouble, all adjustments are on top and easily got at. William Hally, motor salesman, Temuka, is the local agent, and he will be pleased toforward you full particulars, and cive demonstration. -..

Pianos, Pianos, Pianos. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., beg to announce to the general public of Timaru and the surrounding district that they have just opened up an entirely new stock of pianos. Our hi"hgrade instruments include John Broadwood and toon, Collard and Collard. the most famous of British makers, the best that money can buy; also the Sohn, Bohnr besides other celebrated makers. We give you a ten years' warranty with any'instrumental choose; we also give you the right of sftt^f mg V y ° U are not Perfectly wicket when buying your piano or orDEEDS NOT WORDS Competitive test is the true'test If a man makes a claim to be a champion tennis player he must prove it in, com ;£ race ho «e must prove S^ dm *£ **»! «pe. It do%"not get its photograph in the sporting ;J£ PH - motor P rOTe tne'r superiority in competition. The following is a few of the deeds not words Otaao Motca Cycles* Hill Climb ? B I 8?" U } h ' l^-Triunfphk South Canterbury Motor Cvcle Hill S m Pt A^ b -r Ist, 2nd, and 3rd. In amateur classes Ist., 2nd 3rd and 4th. fastest tme * N.Z .Motor Club. Wellington Sept 3rd, Ist and 2nd Private owners lst ana 2nd trade class. ' '

Canterbury Automobile Club Reliability Trial:—Triumphs Ist, 2nd 3rd 4th, sth, and 6th. South Canterbury Motor Clubs' Reliability Trial. Dunedin:—Triumnhs Ist, 2nd. 3rd and 4th.

We think that the public will agree that this is a record to be proud'" of, and is a convincing answer to the claims made by our opponents. Catalogues and particulars on application. ADAMS, LTD., Timaru.~

At the London wool sales the Hakataramea clip averaged top price Is.

Poaching in the Kakanui River was referred to by Mr Sumpter at the last meeting of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society. Mr Sumpter stated that largo dead trout, obviously killed by dynamite, had l>een seen floating down the river; and he described the finding in his tent, which was seldom used, of a coil of fuse, planted under the matting of the bed, by someone who had been making uso of it to explode dynamite in the river.

In tho North Canterbury district the weather conditions have been such as to cause some anxie_ty. Rain is greatly needed for the grain crops and grass lands. It is noticed that the percentage of lambing is good, but the want of succulent feed is telling on the sheep, as the majority of the paddocks show much dead and old grass where the new sward should be assuming a luxuriant growth. The Baptist Union Conference yesterday adopted the following recommendations regarding grants yo churches: —"That the principle of annual reductions in all grants be adopted, in the case of all aided churches, unless otherwise specially ordered by resolution of the Union. That unless under special circumstances and by special resolution of the Union, no grant shall be continued beyond five years. That without special explanation and a resolution of the Union, no grant shall be made to any church which proposes to pay a stipend to its ceeding £2OB per annum if married, or if unmarried, at a rate exceeding £156 per annum. Tliree female members of the "Aladdin" Company, now appearing in Christehurch, had a very distressing experience. They shared a bedroom at an hotel, and one of them on Saturday night, after reading iu bed for some time, turned out the light. She must, however, unwittingly have turned the tap back again, and left the gas on. One of the girls awakened, but before she could reach the bedroom door she fell unconscious on the floor.- The second one fell unconscious before she had taken many steps. The third girl managed to open the door. Two of the girls were off duty on Monday evening, and, though they are all recovering, it will be some time before they axe quite restored: in fact, the doctor who was called in on the discovery of the unconscious girls, said that in another quarter of an hour the gas would probably have proved fatal to all three.

VINEGAR-.—Make your own table vinegar. The contents of one bottle of Baxter's Vinegar essence simply added to a gallon of cold water will produce an excellent vinegar free from adulteration and of superior flavour. Price Is 6d per bottle. Baxter's Pharmacies, Tiniaru and Fairlie. ... Inquiries from Southland elicited the fact that the recent severe weathed had very little effect on the lambing percentage. Fortunately the climatic conditions only lasted a short period, otherwise fatalities might have occurred to a serious extent. A settler in the Eastern District states that the growth of old grass has been much retarded by the rain, hail, and snow, bu that recently sown is showing up well. Turnips are, as a consequence, much in demand, but if the present fine weather continues the grass will come away and the limited supply cf roots remaining will suffice for all needs. With the scarcity of grass the milk supply in dairying districts has been appreciably affected, but from this period it may be reasonably expected that there will be no cause for anxiety on this score.