TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14322, 12 October 1910, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Rev. D.' Ci Bates's summary and forecast are: —■"The barometer has fallen everywhere. Cloudy and lnisty weather lias overspread tho whole country, and rain has fallen in most parts. Northerly and easterly winds, strong to gale, have prevailed. Present indications are for a further fall in the barometer everywhere, but a riso may- be expected after about 16 hours. Strong northerly winds are probable everywhere, changing by west ta southerly in the far north, and by east to south-easterly in the south. Rain, is probablo generally, and misty and foggy weather in many parts. A' cold 6na.p "will probably follow." At the Magistrate's Court before Mr V. G. .JJayj, S.M., yesterday, a first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s with the customary alternative.

It makes one aiixious—any leas of weight. PHOSPHOL will rebuild a constitution. Large bottles.sold by all chemists.**

At (UKo .Court- to-morrow ■ lnoriiing the Judgment' of „Mr Justice Sim in tlie case, Hurst JVaimata County Council (a .claim for-compensatiou for land taken for road deviation purposes) will bo read, .by the,J.-tegistnir, .Mr 'fayler. According, -to. Sir Campbell, organisor of tliei' >N»Z; Labour Party, the lot of tho co-operative .worker on the Midland railway is not a happy, one, "There should ho an inquiry intol the co-operative system and its .administration." Mr Campbell says. " I contoiic that it is being run. solely. in the interests of the oflicialsj and -not in tha interests of tho men. Some of tW business people , liavcj joined tlia_ party with the intention, ,or helping "to remove these (evils., As a matter of fact, a business man is treasurer Cass branch of the Neitf.Zealandllia* bour Party j. and lie is * Vory anxkraij that' ail inquiry;, kliould be held /tho admyiistrutaom (Tho men sire helpless, I kno<w several who .. Lad to send for'money to tako 1 them, off the works, and others -whoso friends, to supply them ivitli } their storO l .■■accounts/'

To-day W. G. Comptoit;,wiU'«n3oaTnour to ride through from, Bluff t& Christ-church en. a Triumph cycle. Ho is to leave Bluff and his scheduled tkao for jfchp 400 mile'journey is ,18 lours. Ho, expects to pass through''Timaru .about 4i.o'c!k>ok this afternoon, and vrill jfaak<S % siott at Adams' motor garag&v Ihe cuttiug^ancTtiailing.^f/lambs-'Sa nearly finished on Bunks f-l'eninsula, and tho lambing lias boon a,'good average one,. percentages, being generally we 1 over 100. One farmer reports a tally of 130 per cent. The continued dry weather _ is seriously affecting the supply of milk to the dairy factories. German Bay Is making one tone of cheese less per week than it did at this time last year, and other lea are having a similar experience.

According to medical statistics eight jut of every 10 persons suffer more or less from indigestion. Malcolmson's Indigestion. Liver and Kidney Cure lias been responsible for a considerable reduction of this average in Timaru, and all sufferers are advised to give it a trial. Sold only at the Qentral Pharmacy...

The hist of the euclire tournaments for the season, in aid of the funds of the St. Andrews School, was held in the schoolroom ou Monday eveuicg. There was again a large attendance, and a nicst enjoyable evening vas spent. The two winners were Miss O'Loughlin and Mr Haywood, and the lowest scores were made by Miss Watson and Mr Hosfeln. The prizes were kindly given by Mr Geo. Lyall and Mr John Krane. Over £7 has been raised by the series of tournaments.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Drnids Lodge was held in the Foresters' Hall last night. Bro. Robinson. Arch Druid, presided over a very fair attendance. A good deal of business ■was dealt with. • The sick visitors' report was very favourable, very few b. 3 - ing on the sick list at present. Three candidates were initiated into the Order. Bro. Neate, P.D.P.. of Pion-f-er Lodge. Christchurch, and Bro. R. Sitflivan, Waimafce, were present as visiting brethren, and were heartily ■welcomed bv the Arch Druid.

According to Mr A. A. Paape, tho secretary of the Southland Coursing Club, the ownership of greyhounds is not a desirable or profitable speculation. In a "doggy" case before "the Invercargill Magistrate's Courtlast- week, he stated that he was a member of a tripie syndicate who bought two dogs in Australia for £'2o. He had, he said, been "the mug," and bought his experience, and it was his advice that- a man was best advised to leave greyhounds alone. Indeed, if he liad an enemy he would like, lie stated, to pjve him a greyhound pup in order t<> score off him.

Carry a box of Zymole Trokeys in your pocket. They axe a good thing to have about you, oft' times preventing a little hoarseness from resrulting in a hard cough..

A correspondent, in a letter to the ''Manawatu Standard," writes in regard to the fighting proclivities of trout: "I see by your paper that the lakelet in the square was emptied and six diseased fish, were killed, and nobody knows what the disease is. I inay stats that it is not a disease at all, but simply a fungus that grows on the fish, through fighting, and if tho fish are not strong that "they receive becomes fungoid. In tune fungus grows all over them, and in the end kills "them. TYlien a is seen with fungus it should be taken out of the water at once, because if left all the other fish chase it. and that starts them all fighting. M V idea is that tho main cause of their'fighting is through their not having enough shelter."

Bay Stun 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 six for Is from Ij. B. Jamee, Chemist, Timam

The Waimairi County Council was described by one of its members at a meeting on Monday evening as a collection of budding politicians. Since its incepton the Councl has held meetings that have lasted generally from early evening until nearly midnight, and on Monday evening the members were as rhetorical as ever. A discussio on the old question of whether the new Council Chambers should be in the city or at Papanui oeupied over an hour, and ended with a vote in favour of Papanui by the usual majority. Members, whilst volubly protesting against the waste of time, did not cease talking, and the rival factions of Ricearton and Avon-cum-Papanui threw out challenges and compliments to each other with reckless prodigality. At the conclusion of the discussion one member held a little side argument with the chairman, assuring him that he really should not call members "silly." The chairman denied the imputation, but the whole argument left members in apparent good humour with each, other.

At the Magistrate's Court, Geraldine, on Tuesday, before Mr Y. G. Day, S.M., one civil case was held— Mrs Mulhern v. Benjamin Shaw, a claim for £l3 10s for board and lodging. • Judgment went by default, with 15s costs. In the matter of the charge against Mrs Mulhern of keeping alcoholic liquuor for sale in. a no license district!, ihis Wlorship formally entered up judgment, inflicting a fino of £'3o. (The judgment has already been made public.) Costs of Court los. and witnesses expenses £2 19s were allowed against the defendant. All liquor and vessels used as exhibits were forfeited. Nineteen applications for renewals of old age pensions c.amo before the Court, and eighteen were granted, one being refusued on the Ground that the applicant was barred by the amount of income he had received during the year.

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 highgrade instruments include John Broadwood and Son, Collard and Collard, the most famous of British makers, the best that money can buy; also the Ronish, Lipp and Sohn, Koch and Sohn, Bohm, besides othe'r celebrated makers. We give you a ten years' ■warranty with any instrument you choose; we also give you the right of exchanging if you. are not perfectly satisfied. Ton are on a good sound wicket when buying your piano or organ from this well-known and up-to-date firm. ...

'p le ,F ree Lance gives the following tale of feminine "nerve" from Palmerstoii Xorz-hj A local inn-keeper tells the story as an example of solid front on the part of three perfect iacies. Tile xair ones,, who came from a neighbouring town, arrived at the hotel in a motor-car. They strolled in and asked for the sitting-room and.* oil being shown there, they rang for f!ie maid, and asked where"they t-ould wr.sL their bands. Thev made "use of a big bedroom, and, finding two i.wei there, rang for a third., and when at vist they had completed their toile 1 "-, rt - u";ie,:l to the sitting-room au-d wroti letters. Next they rang for a P° rtt f to -post the letters, and. leavsn.c -he hotel, went and lunched at a i-xrghbouring confectioner's, giving :ifisohitely no return for the service or the- stationary! The proprietor of the hotel vj now wondering if these ladies vote for No-license in their local village.

An exceptionally good lambing is reported from thi\ Hating district. Mr ,Jolm Elder, of Backfall, has averaged 120 per cent, over a flock of 17U0 ewes.

At the New South Wales Rifle Association meeting. Sergeant Frank, of New Zealand, won £2 in the "Referee" match, and Speck and James £'l each in the Members' Match.

Tk? Christ-church Presbytery yesterday, without discussion, carried a resolution approving of the introduction into New Zealand cf the New South Wales' system of religious instruction.

Messrs Hall Bras., of Timaru, intend making a. start with their contract' for a reinforced concrete bridge nvcr tiie. Ashley River at the end of the year. It will be C>o feet longer than the bridge over the Opihi and will be erected in a series of arches.

Miss Paice, of Washdyko, has sentin an insect for identification. It is a beetle of a kind which is perhaps not very common in tliis district, very dark brown in colour, with rows of light spots along the wing cases. The most remarkable feature about it is that the wing cases are hairy, and have a velvety appearance.

Speaking to a "Herald" reporter yesterday Mr F. W. Marchant, who 00cupies the position of engineer to the New Plymouth Harbour Board, referred to the new dredge- at present working in that- port. It only recently came out from England and in an eight-hour day can lift anything from 2000 to 2400 tons of sand and stones.

Some montlis ago a Southern farmer in a '"Herald" interview predicted a big rise in the price of sheep throughout- the Dominion during the spring months on account- mainly of the shortage, and now the truth of his prophecy is only too apparent. A South Canterbury settier who has been a regular att-endcr of stock sales told a "Herald" reporter yesterday that prices would even continue to advance, as nearly every person fie met on his rounds was thoroughly acquainted with tiie position. He had been present at the last Burnsid,o sale, and though the quality all round was not satisfac-torv sheep were dearer bv Is 6d to 2s a head.

"Much trouble has been occasioned through the difficulty foster-parents have experienced in •obtaining relief when a parent deserts the child placed in their care"' (.says the Wellington District Agent under the Infant .Life Protection system reporting to the Minister of Education;. Theoretically such child should then be regarded as destitute, says the agent, and the provisions of the Destitute Persons Act should apply, but there axe many difficulties in the way, and women who might otherwise give a child a good home will not run the risk of being left with it upon their hands, with no redress.

Speaking with great emphasis at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral on Saturday night, the ilev. T. H. Spr-ott declared that one of the greatest curses of the Anglican Church at> the present time was membership without sacrifice. So many people were ready to make use of those church privileges and ordinances which they .happened to need, but were not prepared to make the sacrifices which the duties and responsibilities of membership involved. This spirit of nominal and irresponsible membership was a real curse to the Church. —"The Dominion."

The number of gallons of liquor consumed, according to Mr Martin Kennedy, of the firm of Staples and Company, supplies 110 reliable guide as to the relative amount of drinking 111 a License and in a No-License area. am able to state," he told a Dominion reporter, ''that comparatively speaking very little beer is sold ill NoLicense territory. People importing liquor almost invariably prefer wliisky to the bulkier commodity. A gallon of whisky sells for 30s, as against beer at- Is Cd per gallon, so that a statement cf quantity provides 110 information that will avail for purposes of comparison, unless the kind of liquor is specified." The current issue of the Trade, Review remarks:—"The banking returns for the September quarter will be making' their appearance in a few days, and are looked for with interest. They may be expected to give evidence of a well supplied market. On the other hand, it is in t-lu's quarter that advances begin to go forth to the settlers for the expenses of handling and moving the products. It- is evident also thafcjniportations have during the September qsartor been 011 an increased scale. The Customs revenue returns for that period have not yet been published, but the Minister "of Finance informs us that the receipts for the six months ending on September 30th show an increase over those for the corresponding period of 3909 equal to more than II per cent. Wo may. therefore, look for some increase 111 advances. Money is, however, in ample supply and the excellent prospects of the opening season with the satisfactory T9llO of the current Londonwool sales should give some needed impetus to enterprise and expansion." "SWEET IS PLEASURE AFTER PAIN."

Sang the Poet—Probably he had experienced relief from Rheumatism or Ixout, and m the joy of recovery "axe expression to those words. Everv sufferer from the excruciating pains of these and kindred diseases will echo th» Ul Af !t , wh f n th< £ have tr; « d Ir Andrew Gillespie, of " elimgton is so well known throughout iVZ. that Ins experience will interest many. He write;"Whilst suffering from a severe attack of Rheumatic Gout, a friend brought me a bottle of RHEUMO Its effect was certain: the pain left:'the swelling went down, and the second bottle completed the cure. \ frip.J who has been suffering from Rheumatic Gout for some three years, and whoso case was considered hopeless received almost immediate relief f rom pain d after talcing three bott es was ahl« +« leave her bed.. Wh e p I hear ofVy--0110 suffering irom Rheumatic Gout. T always recommend RHE HMO There am many suffering who would get n m ™„t relief if they only trk-d Get a botile from the nearest chemist or storekeeper, cither at 2s 6d or 4s ce1....

DEEDS NOT WORDS Competitive tost is tho true'test If a man makes a claim to be a champion tennis player he must prove it in competition. A race horse must prove its speed in the actual race. It does not get its photograph m the sporting papers unless it- wins. A man dees not wm a fight with lu's tongue. TRIUMPH motor cycles prove their superiority_ in competition. The following is a few of the deeds not words: Ota;:« Motcoi Cycles' Hill Climb Duuedin, Sept. 24tli. 1910: —Triumphs Ist. 2nd. 3rd, and 4th, and Ist and 2nd fastest time.

South Canterbury Motor Cycle Hill Ciiino. Sept. Stli, 1010: —Triumphs Ist. 2nd, aiid 3rd. In amateur classes 2nd. 3rd and 4th. fastest time. ' X.Z .Motor Club. "Wellington, Sept. 3rd. Ist and 2nd Private owners, Ist and 2nd trade class. '

Canterbury Automobile Club Reliability Trial:—Triumphs Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. sth, and 6th.

South Canterbury Motor Clubs' Reliability Trial. Dunedin:—Triumphs 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. I ADAMS, LTD,, Timaru.a

Through the absence of any showers of rain during the past few weeks the country districts in this part of the province are not assuming that fresli green appearance usually associated with spring. Some farmers perhaps more pessimistic than the majority are inclined to prophesy doleful tilings, especially ill regard to late sown crops, if the ground docs not get a further supply of moisture immediately. Grass in many places is not what- it should be, and .111 improvement is highly necessary if stock are to keep in good condition. About Otaio and St. Andrews so far no bad effects are noticeable from the dry spell, but to the north cf Timaru in the vicinity of Temuka and Winchester the outlook is not so promising.

"'The present Government has been trying to hatch schemes to encourage an increase of the birth-rate, yet they allow the banks io interfere with the liberty of the subject in such a- criminal way." Such is the comment of Mr Nosworthy attached to a question he lias given notice to ask the Prime Minister as to whether the Government will introduce legislation to prohibit the banks from preventing their employees getting married 1 before their salary reaches £'2QO r>er annum. At present-, says Mr Nosworthy, bank clerks are prohibited from marrying troless their salary reaches -G'2oo per annum, under pain of dismissal, which regulation has been, and is. strictly enforced. Less than 25 per cent, have the neccessary salary, and therefore must remain single.

Xlie way in which country folk turn out to render any assistance in their power to sick or less fortunate neighbours is one ol' the brightest traits in the colonial farmer's character, and was splendidly demonstrated in a quiet way ill the Waiau district, Southland, last week. The " News " relates that a bachelor settler who contracted disease in a serious form had been compelled to give up farming, and during the week a clearing sale was held at his place. The settler was too ill to

attc-nd the sale, and his neighbours stepped into the breach and got everything ready for the auctioneer. But their goodness of spirit- did not stop there. The day was bitterly cold, and such as does not generally tend to make a sale go well. These neighbours, however, saw the thing out well, and the prices realised did much to cheer up the sick man.

The infants in arms presents many problems difficult of solution. One of these is that it cries in ohurch and disturbs the devotions of others. The puzzle is what to do with it, and an answer »'as given by Rev. F. Macdonald, of Palmerston North, to the Baptist Conference in Dunedin. He said the "disturbance of young children ,was often annoying:, and in many cases mothers would not bring their children so the Church sometimes lost mother and child, and even a whole family. Certainly the crying of a ba.hv in church was annoying, but surely they cculd get over it. He at one time rauld not preach with the least disturbance going on, but, seeing that elcsing the church to the child .meant closing it to the mother, he mado up Ills mind to preach on undisturbed, and he managed it without- the least- difficulty. In this matter they must change their point of view, and instead of grumbling rejoice that childlife was coming into the temple. Let them, when it became possible, mnko some alterations in their stiff-hacked pews, and let- them make some provision in their stiff-backed churches for child-live. —"Otago Daily Times."