TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14360, 4 February 1911, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Rev. D. C. Bates' summary and forecast: —"The weather has been warm and hazy over the North Island, and northernmost parts of the Sooth Islad, bat showerv weather now prevails elsewhere. Squally northerly and westerly winds prevailed in Cook and Fovcaus Straits. During the night the barometer fell everywhere, but has commenced to rise in the southernmostdistricts. Present indications are for changeable weather, misty and showery conditions extending northwards. and rain may be expected soon in most Parts of the country. Strong Iywfnds and a rising barometer are probable in the south, and westerly winds and unsteady barometer in the north'."

It is understood that a scheme for the medical inspection of school children will receive the sanction of Cabinet at an early date.

Work at the Otira tunnel was resumed at 4 p.m. yesterday, the afternoon, .shift going on.

A vocal and instrumental concert is to be given in the Hospital grounds tomorrow afternoon, in aid of the gramaphone fund for the Talbot Hospital. The programme, advertised to-dav. indicates" that the concert will be"'well worth hearing, while the object of the collection should produce a generous response to the appeal made.

The production of the comic opera 'Boccaccio," to be staged at Geraldine next Thursday (Feb. 9th) under the auspices of the Geraldine District Band, is causing great interest in that district. The members of the band are vigorously working to make the visit a success. ' The Operatic Societv hold the final rehearsal next Monday, at their rooms.

A heavy rain fell all over South Canterbury yesterday, and a low temperature caused the western ranges to be well whitened. The rain would be unwelcome to farmers in the thick of harvest; and the cold would be apt to be injurious to late shorn sheep. The sky was clear last night, and the temperature was very low for the time of year.

As a donation to the funds of the Tirnaru Volunteer Fire Brigade, to assist their team to go to the Fire Brigades demonstration and competitions, the manager of Hayward's Pictures wUI give the Brigade the proceeds of next Wednesday evening's exhibition. This is a handsome offer, and the public should show their appreciation of it by attending in largo numbers. They will get their money's worth anyhow. * The Battalion Band will assist by playing the audience in.

Brain workers must be. in excellent health—the strain is too great on a weak system. Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract renews health, strength nnd thinking power...

The Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Schnack, gave a most enjoyable concert in the Alexandra Square rotunda last night, playing the programme _advertised. Notwithstanding the chilliness of the wear her, a::d the dampness of the ground, there was a fair audience, and the music, i.d! played, was fnllv appreciated. Tiie cornet solo i; Moonbeain,'' and the triple-tonguing polka, "The Cornet King,"' played by Band Sergeant Mara, were particularly good items.

James' Concentrated Vinegar E : - eence. The contents of a Is 6d '-rvtlo added to one gallon of cold water w 1! produce splendid vinegar snitaole f'jr table use and for pickling purDjscs. It- is guaranteed absolutely pure r.rd of superior flavour. Price Is f-d L. B. James, Dispensing Chemist, TiEsra... ■

At the annual meeting of the Tiniar; Cemetery Buartl held yesterday, attended bv Messrs W. Evans (chairman). W. B. Howell, J. Sheidie-d and T. I.', Harney, it was decided to make an inspection of the cemetery t:n Menday, and then consider the sugiicstti:j!is of Mr Harney with refon-iii-j to extra seats and water tar-:. Th? Hoard has r. credit balance- of £I3S lis l!kl. Mr W. Evans was re-elected chairman. The sexton (Mr Murnhy; reported that there had been ISO hurials (16 on riun:tavs), in 1910. Burial plots scld totalled 53 as against 04 in I!K)<7. The cemetery grounds, plots, and adjoining leac-ed lauds were in the best of order. GINGER WINE. Have you ever made it; do you know what a delightful drink it :s? We want everyone in South Cant: rburv to drink ginger wiu,- mad-. 1 ir.ro oar esw? want von to i'!i'..v a'.-'i. Cali f,.r E br.tl> t:.-dpv. One !c::t:... -.li!| p,C--s>- tv,o -aii:.:s ->: w lie. Price ..»• shiilin-. Pro-!ira!> : e only at Baxto. s u harnjacias, Tiicaru and Fairiie...'

Tl„. Prc-byi- nan wain;; \\.,i.:-ns liil.lo Class at (.;i-r:i!<.ljiio'Jioid a gaidcn ixiv in til, -mail ..ark <.n limr-day aiuruui.n, ant! n.-tn-d about fo lor the f'imls i.i't'ho Suc.al Sorvii-u Work in Christchurch.

The (iorik'inc (im-u'sl ami Pioneer "i>lea"'i:V tarn- to-.tlicr. i'«Sl illations were made t" -Mr D- Turner !'•! oroveim :V'luai'lo'Vlr A - Sulherhnd, t'h'. [.layer wli:> had attended most ruiio.

The Tinumi I U>r:iUl j..l> piantin- doparuneni is prepared to execute ord<is }■<»■■ -t'l kinds 01 commercial and &'": .ral'pnuting. large buyers and direct importers, and having at command all die lat«.a appliances, al work is turned out neat, up-to-date, and at prices below those ruling elsewhere. The latest model job printing linotype has just been installed, and the value of the time saved is passed over to tne customer.

At yesterday "B meeting of the Mackenzie County Council the -<>"&!£<* presented the following figures. givng the nuleage of roads in zie County—Fairlie nding 1311, AJburv riding U4i, Tekapo r&m 193, do., bridle tracks 49J, Cayo n<img 40j, total 529 milts-. In addition to this there are 171 miles of unused roads ui Tckapo riding.

Use Baxter's Concentrated Vinegar Essence and you have the very best vinegar vou can wish for. There s no trouble in making—simply add the contents of the bottle to a gallon of cold water and the vinegar is ready for use. Baxter's Essence is pure. Price Is 6d per bottle. Baxter's Pharmacies, Tirnnru and Fairlie... A meeting of the committee of the liniaru Amateur Swimming Club took place last evening, Mr J. Dalgleish in the chair. The cliief busiess concerned the items of the swimming carnival to be- held next Tuesday evening, and the various officers required wete elected. The chairman thanked those present, and hoped that the carnival would prove worthy of support, and keep up its usual high standard. Several fresh items will be included in the programme, including a series of trick swimming and fancy diving etc. by the members. The club has now- a very creditable roll of over 80 members, rcost of whom are young, and it is hoped and expected that the public will encourage the club by visiting the carnival.

The weekly meeting of the Hope of Waimataitai Lodge, 1.0. G.T. was held Oi. Wednesday night, Bro. Emmerson C.T. presiding. Correspondence was received and dealt with from the Grand Lodge, District Lodge, and other sources. The various officers' reports for the past quarter showed the lodge to be in a flourishing condition. Bro Muchmore, as a Grand Ledge Officer, gave the lodge some very encouraging advice, for which he was heartily applauded. Bro. R. J. Lloyd was recommended as lodge deputy for the next twelve moutiis. Officers for the ensuina quarter were installed (Bro. D. Smith C.T., Bro. T. Claughtbn sec), and the following representatives were elected for tiie District Lodge: Regulars, Bros. Smith, Williams. Ellis, Lloyd and Emmerson; Alternates, Bros. Harris, S. Keen and Pearce, Sisters Beard and Watkins. Gifts from a member were ackowledjzed, an amusement prize awarded, and a prize prom ised for recruiting for the quarter.

Messrs Baldwin and Rayward. Auckland, Wellington, Christchuroh and Dunedin, report that amongst the many applications for Patents they have just filed, are—G. Hansen, Canterbury, improved lockrup bottle crate; W. Reeves, Auckland, improvements in swingle-trees; C. Christie, Sydney, improved earth excavator: W. Brown, Nelson, an improved milk separator... One day last week an "Otago Daily Times" reporter visited the premises of Messrs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin, and was shown unmistakable evidence of the pilfering to which cargo is subject in transit by steamer. Among the goods which the firm received from England by the s.s. Rimutaka on her last voyage were two cases—one containing boxes of children's shoes, 'and the other boxes of velveteen, from the first case, three boxes (each containing a dozen pairs of shoes) had been taken, and another box had been cut open with a knife, but the contents left intact. From the other cases four boxes of velveteen had been stolen, one box being taken away altogether, and the other three left minus their contents. The thieves had worked by candle-licht —nrobably in the darkness of the ship's hold— judging by the daubs of grease on the ins-'de of the cas:s, and thev .succeeded in closing up each of the cases so neatly as to escape detection until they were nppned. Recoverv from weakeuing disease is hastened by use of I'HOSPHOL. Pbosphol begins with a "P.''...