TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14538, 6 September 1911, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY

Weather summary and forecast.— "Mod'arate to strong northerly 'and ■westerly w.nds veered to southerly early to-day in most parts of the country; unsettled and showery conditons have occurred in most parts of thecountry, but fair weather has predominated, i The barometer hus risen in the south. Present indications are for moderate to strong Kiuth-easter]y winds generally unsettled and cloudy weather at times in the north and oast coast districts of the North Island, but fair weather elsewhere. The barometer is unsteady in' tho. far north, but has rjsng tendency elsewhere." The old theatre is now roofless and tho -whole of the roar portion has been demolished. The workmen are now engaged in taking the walls down. Notice of appeal was given yesterday in tho' case Haiidcock v. The ' 'Timaru Post," a. claim for £94, in which judgment was given last week by Mr \ . Q. Day S.M., for plaintiff for £2l.

An accused person in the prisoners dock at the Supremo Court yesteiday, desired.to leave his uncongenial eriv.ronment for a spell, so looking down at the reporters' table (which is immediately in front of the dock), he said in sweet persuasive tones: "I want to leave for half an hour, will one of you gentlemen please take 'my place. ' After influenza nothing can equal Baxter's Quinine Port for restoring loss of energy and failing appetite. This splendid tonic quickly builds up tho system, it feeds the nerves and .s especially valuable in cases of. toothache, .neuralgia, etc. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Baxter's, Pharmacies, Timaru and Fairlie...

■ A meeting of the Waitaki Licerisiug Committee was held yesterday *at Wa;mate. Prcssnt: Mr ,T. Hutcheson (chairman), and Messrs Gardner, Garland and •Studholme. Transfers were granted, of the Omarama Hotel from H. B.Gilmour to R. Welsh, and Railway Hotel. Kurow, from T. J. Grant to Ji. A. Greer. Conditional licences were granted to M. Fitzgerald for two bootlis at the Kurow races. A resolution protesting against the propose'! alteration in. the . boundaries of .-'the Waitalri. electorate was carried -unanimously.

Health,and success go hand in hand —perfect health means a clear thinking brain, energy and the ambition to push ahead. Stearns'. Wine of Cod ii/ive Oil Extract is the foundation. ...

■ The fifth monthly mooting of the Pleasant Point District High School was held on Monday even.ng; Present: Messrs Laurenson (chairman), MiLar, McPherson, Oborh; Dr Paterson and E; Halstead (secretary! The Inspector's reports wa received and considerercd very satisfactory. .On the mution of the chairman and Dr Paterson, a unanimous vote of thanks, was passed to Mr Palmer and his staff for the way they had carr.ed; out their duties during tho year. The secretary was instructed to write to the Board of Education, drawing the BoardV attention to the state of; the hoadmasteVs residence, and asking their foreman's report on same. It was decided to postpone the euchre match and dance -unt.l the Stn of September. Dr Pate-son, as visitor for the month reported that around the school needed attention and that the windows in the shelter .shed should be taken cut. It was decid d to have the work done. Accounts amounting to £8 12s 6d were passed for payment. Mr Miller was appointed visitor for the. month. »We have no canvassers hawking round shoddy tweeds,' and will on no account mak"e up these suitings into tailor-made Suits, as we can supply a good all-wool tweed at the same prico as these shoddy-materials cost. W. A. Pearson and Co. ...

The one preparation you need to keep you from contracting-the numerous coughs and , colds which usually come your way is Baxter's Cream- Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It is a most palatable emulsion, one which is readily takeu by children as well as adults. In reputed quart bottles. Price 2s 6d at Baxter's Pharmacies, Timaru and I>'airlie. ...

Blessrs Nisbet, Ltd., a special unii(nmeei.'ient in this issue in regard to their- plumbing' and sanitary work. The business ie.now under new management, Mr P. Campboll, well-known as an ail round sporting man, being m charge. A speciality of the firm is their Aerogen gas installations. TJiis illnniinant'is the ideal country light and Jlr Campbell will be pleasod to supply all pnrnanlers on. application...

Baby had a horrid pain, Chucked away his dummy, Squirmed and screamed and squirmed a^ain. Frightened his poor Mummy. Till at last she could endure Babv's cries and screams no more. Gave 'him Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Soothed his little tummy, ...

Tho Royal 'A'. and P. Show at >M-Jxhu-no was opened on Moiif.ioy. Hi" entries in all sections are largo' una excellent.

"The medical examination of the Watmate Territorials is almost completed, and so far very few have failed, to como up to the standard. Drs. Pitts and Barclay are the medical examiners. Thare was a good attendance atthe annual social of the Waimate ex-H gh School pupfe on Thursday last, whicu passed off moat successfully. The catering wlis in the hands of Mr J. bynw.i and musio was supplied by a number of ex-pupils and their friends. If yotnr childron are not strong, if they ore suffering from cough* ani. colds, give them our Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It will build them up and make them strong and healthy. It is good for coughs, colds and all afFec--tions of the chest. Suitable for both children and adults. Large bottles 2s each front L. B. James, prescription chemist, "Hmaru... As there ore persons going roucd. the country selling ohoap suit lengths and recommending tho people who Buy those materials to get them made up' with us, we take this opportunity of lotting our Customers know that wo have no arrangements mado with -any persons to make ' and trim suits for them: As these suit lengths have been brought to us wo have in the moat of cases had to rofuso to make up the material. W. A. Pearson and Co., Tailors. ...