TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14480, 29 June 1911, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

"Weather summary and forecast — ''Easterly and south-easterly winds, strong to gale, have prevailed, northward of Cook Strait, and moderate to strong southerly -winds elsewhere. Cold ond showery weather has prevailed, especially on the East Coast, and northernmost oLstricts. There has been little movement ol the barometer. Pre-sent-indications are for strong southeasterly winds iu and norttiwnrd of Cook Strait, and variable winds efcowhere. Cold and damp weather with rain iz probable in tho cortb, and cold and changeable weather elsewhere Th* barometer shows a slightly falling tendency this evening." Mr. Craigie, M.P., has received word, in response to his representations, that the extra accommodation asked for at Pareora East railway station is to be provided at once. With regard to the Question of better siding access, negotiations are now Drocecdlng with the; Canterbury Froieii Meat Co. for the. acquisition of the necessary land, which' is to ho taken under the Public Works. Act. At the Boxing tournament at Mastertoa last night G. Barr heat J. gffgwon .in bantam weight, and F. -Ella'..beat F. Kerr in feather-weights. "onion tickets in connection with Poultry- Show are still on sale, and will ba until Saturday night. The drawing is to take place next Mondav >"«"*. -- Prize money won at the show will be- paid out next Tuesday night at Hutchison's. Beplying to oomplaints about inwages in the Now South Wales aairy industry," a. dairyman said i-ttey'tested their cows and improved thett herds,- increased wage* need not worry., them. j

-' dishorn* reports that there are a dozen men m the town who hare been sent from by the Labour Department to work on the railway construction. The" men paid their pasiage, to find when they got to the worst "ttat no men were wanted. a ?S- i * mal Council of the Labour PaH». decided not to protest against the introduction of any more Sedgwick boy», as tie Minister had promised not to introduce any more until tho £*■* s %o' '■'••* bad twelve months' trial,-- The Dnnedin South branch reP°rt|4l ; t<> the Council that a large number of Government employees were in sympathy with the party, but were debarred' from taking an active Interert in the movement owing to the nature'of-their employment.

Ate, special meeting of-the Waitaki licensing; Committee en Tuesday to. deal i.wrfh two licensees against whom police complaints had been made, as tiie' committee had intimated' was ner *ssary, transfers of the houses had teeneffected, .and the licenses were fesued to the' new applicants—Omafeuna to R. Welsh, and Terminus (Hakataramea) to M. Hnghes.

MrW. J. Black has begun the work <ff excavating the section next the library for £he erection of the rounitfpaT bnildijigsf. The first job was the felling and removal of trees which •ere planted many yea» ago whan House, a palatial residence for those-days, was erected for Mr George Bhodes

Mr-Harry Elgin, who has for many years been., associated with the Gamton Band- as Drum-Major—the one prominent figure which changed not—is rearing froui the Band. Tn view of this--the ..members have presented him with. a.-srrer-mounted walking stick and an enlarged photograoh of the Band.

'•L< .never saw bc many land speculators in my life, as in New Zealand," said Professor Mills in the Assembly Rooms last evening. New Zealand, he also said, had established more public enterprises in the past twenty years than, any other country.

A large public meeting at Weistport, >he Mayor presiding.- protested against the Racing Commission abolishing the ■\Vestport Jockey Club's privileges. The Borough. Council, endorsed the re*olution.

The- final meeting of the Children's l£ntertaimnent Committee was held in. the Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. The chief business was the passing of accounts, which totalled £65 5s 3d. It was felt that in spite of the wet things had gone off splendidly. Special mention was made of the generosity of those grocers and confectioners who had bo willingly seat lollies for the children who were entertained. Much satisfaction was also expressed with the way in which the caiflrer had carried out his contract. - ; After some words of warm praise the secretary. Mr J. A. Valentine, the labours of the committee finally came to a close. Tha monthly cseeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held on Txesday evening in the Arcade room. Air Stead's report of Nvork done .at the Sailors' Rest showed a busy month, 105 sailers having made 170 visits.- A gift of £1 was received from Mrs R. Bowie sepr., towards the funds of tlie Rest. A lengthy discussion on "The women's orusade for No-Lieen-e'' resulted in a resolution being passed to start a crusado in Tiiaaru as soonri as possible. A start was nude yesterday engineer to.the Harbour Board, with tlie work of making a, roadway from the foot of Strathallan street- "at" the head of -the main wharf, across to Bay. The road will run on the g£. ad of the raihvav lines, and ■between the Main and Mood'.- wba-ves. A good dsal of reclamation* work wiii require to he done. A meeting'was held in "Waimate on Tuesday night in form a local TR.;n?Crab. There was a fair attend.-!?"-? and it was decided to form a Clo'>. nil present- signing the .requisition. •The subscription was fixed at 10s 6<3. Mr S. K. Martin was appointed actingPresident annd Mr Roldstone secretary. It is anticipated that the 'number of sicmatures required to register the club will be secured in a few days. when n further business meeting will be held I I Don't en<ture the cold these frosty ! nights—take one of Baxter's Hot ' Water Bags to bed with you and i experience the comfort of a cood ■ night's rest. TTe stock all sizes of bass, but especially recommend the 83C 12 size price 7s 6d. Baxter's Pharmacist, Timaru and jfcirli*,,.

! V Mslliourno barrister was fined £5 for .-ontompt of Court, using absent, when his client was urr«r.\<ned on a char re oi' murder.

On Tuesday evening, in Mr Mnbone.v*s office, a meeting of the local Home Rule Committee was held, Dr. Lmighnan being in the chair. A largo amount, of routine business was dealt with and votes of thanks were ncrorded Messrs G. Watte, J O'Lflury and C. E. Stielu'ngs for the 'use of their motor cars on the day of Mr Haztetoh's lecture, Mr Sutherland, of the Grosvenor Hotel, for luncheon supplied, and Mr Math-son, Stationmaster, for courteous treatment given on different occasions. Owing to the faot that subscriptions continue u> come in, the Homo Rule fund will remain open until Tuesday next. The Executive of the North Canterbury Farmers' Union yesterday discussed matters connected with the Sedgwick boys and eulogistic remarks were made regarding the conduct and industry of-those employed in Canterbury, i It was stilted that there is still a shortage of boys for. farms. The Executive decided to givo ten guineas towards Mr Sedgwick's expenses.

At the Geraidme School cm Tuesday the Coronation medals were presented to tha pup.ls iu the presence of the Mayor, some members oi the School Committee and teac-nors. Mr Creeracr, chairman oi* Committee, addres-sed tho eiuidren, tciliua Ihem that the medals were mount us reminders of their duty as loya'i subjects of the King. This loyalty they must showby being loyal to parents, teachers, and all iu authority over iliem. The Mayor, Mr Kennedy, presented tha medals, and also gave a short address to the children suited to the occasion. The flog was saiuted and the National Anthem sung.

The question . f school buildings used for the purposes of amusement being insured, was cons tiered recently by the building committee of the Otago Education Board, and tho committee meeting recommended the Board to require committees to insure against fire when schools are used for the purposes of amusement and entertainment, such u» picture shows, donees, sales of works, also concerts other than -chose promoted by the committee for school purposes. A draft of a circular U> committees on the matter opproTed by the Board, who adopted the report. The Wellington Licensing Committee refused the renewal of a wholesale license to A. E. Schultz on tho"J*rounds, (1) That the licensee had woldquantitfes of liquor of less than two gallons at one time to one person; (2) That the 1 censee had supplied liquor in large quantities to a. person convicted of selling I'qaor without a license, and had kept no record by name of these sales in hip books. Tha license consequently terminates on June SOfch. The committee was unanimous in its decision. A_ meeting of the Managers: of the Waimate Technical Classes Association was held on Mondav evening. "Mr G. Bash presided, and Messrs Sandera, Beckett, HassaU and Hamilton, were present. It was decided to again mate a oaß on the. public The matter of the unsuitableness of tho present room used for wool-classing was discussed, and eventually Mr. Sandere was asked to prepare an estimate for an iron buildine for this' purpose. It was reported that sixteen were attending this class, and 14 the veterinary class. Accounts for £9 16s 3d were passed. Court Southern Cross, A.0.F.. me* on Tuesday, Bro. Jas. Mathews, C.R., presiding over a good attendance. The Woodw;: ds renorted the sick brothers to tfo well on the road to recovery, and that three had declared off the funds since last meeting. Two candidates were introduced and' initiated. Accounts amounting to £l4 10s were passed for payment, and the Court closed at, 9.30 p.m. The Social Committee met at tho close of the Court, and decided to hold thenext social on the 26th Julv, and something out of the common is promised. Brethren who ire prepared to assist in the musical programme are asked to let the Committee know.

The Loyal Makikiki Lodge held its half-yearly meeting last Monday night, Bro. Dempsey presiding over a large attendance, almost everv member boi"n<* present. On candidate" was approved and initiated. Corresnondence was read and received. The sick report showed only one brother on the lodo-e funds. The visit of the District Officers was announced for next meeting. It was decided to purchase a Section under offer far the purpose of building a todge-room. Nino candidates were Vr'\- i :n tlie rar; ° us Agrees. Bros. ilcAeil and Mathews were appointed auditors for the year. The half-vearlv accounts amounting to £2O 7s 4d : were passed for payment. The reeeiots for the evening were £lB 18s-4d. : ""

A pitiful story has reached: Wanganui .regarding the fate of a Chinese fainilv, nijin wire and three young children, who lived for some years at that town, the it an, Kgan Foi, being s highly respected market gardener. About six months ago they went < : Home" for a three years' visit. Now the news comes that father and mother have been killed by persons concerned in the late Canton riote, and the children carr.'ed off. The house was attacked !," ad of nisllt - Xgan Foi was disabled by a gunshot, and the Tobbers after ransacking the house, carried off tae two children. Mrs Foi pursued them to recover tlie children, but was shcn;,'aying a few hours later.

Crystal Velvet a perfumed water softener for the bath and toilet, and for washing and cleaning the hair Is 6d a tin from L. B. James Prescription Chemist, Timaru... Mr Arbor, hon. seerctarv to the local branch of the Navy League, has received a letter from the lion, secretary to the Torquay branch of the League (Mr Stephen Dr.-rtton) forwarding four useful test-books. -Mr Bretton says in h:s letter: "It is biteose.lv refreshing to me to learn how keen the Colonists are on the welfare of the Eirmi-re, and how strongly thev humbug';, dignified of -Englishmen" every coimtrv 9e? '' ru'-ire M otlier ff * *° ln - v a '" t 33:0l)Q sons for the ' f - v<i "r Zranca." Pure serjiee are essential m your doctor's prescTi:)fions\vou obtain 'both when you take your prescriptions to Baxter's Pharmacies, Timaru and Fairlie...