TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 15163, 6 October 1913, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

The Government Meteorologist' &ntv cipates a breaking' up of thj present spell of fine weather after a day or two, and probably,a wet week-end generally, with heavier rain'.. southward of Kawhia and Castlepoiiit. ;; 1 -. • ""? Mr Fyffo, bookseller; Stafford street, has been appointed an agent 'for'tha J "Tiraaru Herald." • " The takings of the.'bus on Saturday amounted to ,£6 9s 10d, and for last week to £24 Is 2d. '' A meeting of ladies interest-MTux the proposed Garden Fete is to be held in," the Rorough Council Chambers at halfpast seven to-morrow evening. The Choral Hall has been secured by the Scottish Society for their grand concert on the second night ,of tho show. , "'

Mr G. Acton, of Pleasant Point, has offered to the Pleasant Point Technical Association the uso of his shearing shed lor shearing clasps at 10s per'wejek. l Tlio Plunket Society hold their annual ball on Friday next, in the Assembly Booms. The children's ■ ball vvill bo held in tho afternoon commencing at 2.30, and adults' in th,»,evening commencing at 8. o'clock. , '

A fancy dress ball will bo held in the Washdyke Public Hall on [Thursday evening next, in aid of. the. hall funds.' Refreshments will be-provided: and good music supplied by a, band. • i t ,' Members and intending members of bouth End Cricket Club, are, advised ' of the opening of the season .>n Thure-, day first 9th inet. All players are requested to attend practice every evening from to-night. ~,,„,, 1 1 It is announced to-day rha't tha Pleasant Point, Gun Club will-hold a clay bird match on Thursday 'next., Substantial prizes' are being offered—" (Ist £5, 2nd £2, and 3rd £1) while sweepstakes will also be held, Tha match commences at one o'clock sharp m Mr Nelligan's paddock. .''..,

In speaking of the advancement of the motoi trado in New Zealand, the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher stated-at tho annual dinner of the cycle and motor trades in Wellington, that, he had askeci tho Customs Department 'for the ngures concerning the importation of, inotor parts into New Zealand. On looking at the figures he had to admit that the trade had shown "mushroom Under the existing' tariff there was a differential duty on -motor bodies and j>arts, but for the quarter ended March 31st, 1913, 674;'1x>dies, to the value of £41,870, had .been imported into the Dominion, arid for'tha year ended on tho same date 2331 bodies, to a value of £142/663; had been imported: Chassis " .numbering 707, and va'ued at £137,053 r had beeS - imported during tho same .gni'rl&S and 24 U 2Tto he a "mushroom growth" 'W; pYrceptible T™ thai in th © year im?' A? U ° odl , GS had hQOn imported, in 1911 the number was 1473 (more than oSrr ee n-n "\ * 912 ** "ad risen to" 2265. During 1910 772 chassis were 2sTo m im ' ! aDd iin 1913

James' Beef and iron Wine (Peptonized), a powerful tonic', and "dtimiilanl) possessing a definite food value" by reason of the pro-digested' beef which it contains, far superior toother r 'producta of similar name, builds tip the system, enriches tho blood, sharpens the appetite. Useful in convalescence and nervous exhaustion. Price.Ss-Bd a bottle from L. B. James,'' Chemist, Timaru....

Touched by the cable message describing the sufferings of the .women and children who are now starving in Dublin, .1 Wellington man who met Mr M. J. Ileardon in the street said: ' 'Here, I want you to send, some money to Dublin for mo./,' In his hand he hold out ten sovereigns, and Mr Reardon, who knew him. for a hardwoiking man not overburdened with riches, made some demur over, accepting the amount, ledo vbgkq cmi'wy ing so largo an amount. "Take it," repeated the donor, "when-J. noad thafc cable it made me feel like'wooping." So Mr Reardon took the money in trust, and will send it either to the Lord Mayor of Dublin or to>'the High Comrr issioner in Loudon. The mesaago which so aroused the sympathies of the geLerous giver was as follows:—"Near--3y one hundred thousand men, women, and children aro suffering from colaand hunger. Many pitiable '.stories are recounted in the slums,' where many families sacrificed their poor household furnishings to provide breads! In one tenement starving children wero found, praying for food before the""B loosed Virgin's ehrune." ' * ■

The fishing season .will open in a few days tod enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to record bags.- ~'.To those" who have walked, cycled,and-. <r.-otor- \ cycled for the past seasons, auJrord. .of , advice is not out of place. A lil/fel» light car complete with hood, lamps \it windshield and heaps of room„to carry a ' friend or two is the up-to-date .method ,of getting to ' the scene of actibn.' Bockaert's have,in stock aa4 ready for immediate delivery cars from- £6O up--' wards. These include second-hand Dor- , racqs and the famous Humberette cycle cars. .., ~.< It will bo remembered that l on Sep-' tember 22nd a conference was -held of ■' representatives of the four'"divißio»« of' the St. John Ambulance, ia'regllird %o > the dispute over the control ship of the recently erected'*AmJnilauce ) , Hill. At that conference fpjpw'as.'de-' < i cided that the representa'fcve#' l urge their respective di7ißioitt" , t4? r ['" to the recommendations th&f?fhe' qaX% be vested in 'the Borough Council and, that a committee be appointed; Kavmg "" equal representation from > ' •actions, this committee, to..'. he. tho "■'*,> Board of Control. During! ;.th%wesC„ .', the Stnff Officers, and the sub-centime of have mot and agreed • .'"i*' mendations of the probuble that the hold their annual evening, when the question- dijt.V* cussed. t ' ~ "]*■?*•,-', 'Pwte^yitj&L There i» 1 ii %J^t ] New Zealand and" never been, abroad . think "f&S^ ! hold the monopoly.*"; ta recognised &Mrfli&^B&^^R Swrel test % it Himhjk^^^mm The lasV Scottish Not, on\^ : ii^it'-^iihJ^^^^^^^^^^

Just arrived by parcel post—Full .Stocks of Hardy's celebrated casts and Urates, at Torrie's Sports Depot. ...

_■ There were three new Km all "pox cases ,in Sydney on Saturday and one yesterday.

i Tenders for tie purchase and removel of the shelter shed on the harbour front will close at the Timaru Harbour Board office at noon to-day.

.The double express train service each way between "Wellington and Auckland has been revived for the summer season. Trains leave Wellington at 11.50 aan. and 9-10 p.m., and" Auckland at 11.55 a.m.' and 9-10 pjn.

Students intending to take instruction at the Temuka Technical School are reminded that the enrolment applications must reach the Director. Mr J. T. Smart, Temuka, to-day. Applicants for the position of instructor to the same classes are also reminded that applications close to-day.-

The Battalion Band gave a most enjoyable sacred concert in the Theatre Royal last night when there was a large and appreciative audience. The object of tie concert was to raise funds to defray the expenses of the Band in going to the Invercargill contest, and the collection realised a goodly sum.

The Temuka Presbyterian Church an-

nual social will be held in the Volunteer

Hall, Temuka, on Friday evening next. A varied programme of music items and , addresses has been arranged for. Tea - wfli be on the tables at 6.30 p.m. In Jaomt of attendance - this is invariably one of the largest annual functions cele-; ' Brated in the Temuka -district. It, is also one of the most enjoyable.

Messrs P. Mitten and P. Davidson have just secured for the season the well Known trotting .stallion Wild Palm, £ horse that has won a lot of money on the track. ' This horse is by Wild Wood Imp., out of Palm Belli the latter being half-sister to Almond, the world's reL cord' bolder for three miles. Breeders ■of South Canterbury will no doubt be interested in this fresh opportunity tc the services of one of-the best trotting strains. ...

-The funeral of the late Mr G. B. -'---Niebolls was very numerously attended "yesterday afternoon in Christchurch, "" i lie-, procession being over a mile long. 'ln addition to a large number "of vehicles, there was'a r big muster of the Jfo License Leagues, temperance socleties, and Bands of -Hope. The scene "aftbe gravesidey Vhere'the'serviee was "'Conducted by the Rev.' J. Dawson, of Wellington, was very impressive.

... A-'meeting of the Talbot Testimonial 'Committee wa*s held in the Levels

County offices on Saturday afternoon, when further arrangements were made. It was decided to ask the varions bodies to return their subscription lists by October 30, after which final arrangeinents will be made. The ' address whrcfi is to form part of the testimonial is being prepared.

Following on the agitation for University reform (says a Wellington 5 there comes an interesting scheme _ for the constitution of the 'University, which scheme has been pre-;-*Eented to the Senate by- the middle " <Ks*rict Court of Convocation (Victoria . College). The two vital features of . tie proposal are the provision of a '•■'■''toipkS f professorial board, and a dis-

.trict court for ench of the constituent of. the "University, and a. r>roposition that the University shall bo poyemed by the Senate arid the BoarcL-;of.^fndies, the latter ,body to .• „ consist of I all the professors of thci . University. The quarterly meeting of the ■■ Den_ mark Street Methodist Church, Temuka, held last week, provided a pleasr

' ant opportunity for a social gathering, ~ :. and a review" of the quarter's work, which, showed an advancement on that of .the previous quarter. Addresses were given, by Mr J. T- Smart (circuit stew- "-"""* srd). Rev. Mr Williams (Oamaru), Her. J. .Guy, and the Rev. A. H. Couch. .„, .Recitations were given by Misses Pred- • dy and Bryan; solos by Miss Cross and • - the Rev. A. H. Couch; a duet by Miss Preddy and Mr S. Smart, and anthems . by the choir. An appetising supper was .provided.

Yesterday was the second anniver- «-> saryf of the opening of the Sacred - Heart Church, Timaru, and the services' were of a special nature. -' At 11 o'clock the Very Rev. Dean Tub- - man celebrated a Missa Cantata, the . choir,, under Miss Dennehy, the organist,, giving some specially appropriate • ' music. The Very Rev. Father O'Con- • neU, the Marist Missioner, who was present by invitation, preached an . . appropriate sermon on the feast of the day, and an Exposition was given ■ immediately after Mass. In the evening the church was crowded, every - -seat beinw occupied. , The Very Rev. /Father O'Connell preached an eloquent sermon on Anniversaries, with • special reference to the anniversary .1. or. thi3 church. Rupure Trusses. If you are ruptured do not forget to consult .Johnson, 417, George Js£"2et, Dunedin. .' The. only practical, rapture expert in '.. . . the Dominion.-'. i —v. • ■ -_ . J During the discussion of the medical . inspection of school children at the • meeting of the local branch of the Teachers' Institute on Saturday ono of the lady members present, in her " remarks caused some- merriment. ■ - Medical inspection, she said, was in vogue in England; - and- instances had beoi given where parents resented - the examination '. ox the children in _■■ some ' respects. -The teacher in one instance could not. get certain 'articles -of apparel loosened to Drosecute her ~'. inspection and had to give up the - task. The following morning a very indignant letter was conveyed to the • •-teacher by the child,'from its mother, to this effect: "Please leave our little . Mary alone, as she cs sewed up for the winter." _ She was afraid t«ey might have similar experiences in New - Zealand under the proposed eystem.

. As a restorative tonic and appetiser there is nothing to equal Baxter's Quinine Port Wine, for it builds up the . system, restores loss of energy, relieves .brain fag, and gives new life to the . -"weak and depressed. It is a boon to those who suffer from tired jaded nerves. Price 2s 6d per bottle at'Baxuter's Pharmacies, Timaru and Fairlie...

. : "',_ -.- was recorded some weeks ."'""ago'that a consignment of Angora goats came down from Marlboiough to Timaru" for Mr George Mu'Tay, who wanted them for liberation on his Braemar run m the Mackenzie Country. The goats were all nannies and as. it

was cold weather at the time of their

arrival here "Mr Murray deemed it ad---visable to keep / them down country : 'tintil the warm weather set in; They were accordingly sent to Makikihi, since which time the flock has increased considerably in numbers. The kids . -, now being fit to travel, the wuole flock was sent up las tweek to their new home in Mackenzie. The fleece of the Angora goat, is exceptionally valuable, ■-. and Mr Murray hopes to get a substantial return from his clips of mohair.

0~. A shilling bottle of Baxter's Fruit - ...Essence makes six pints of delirious - -fruit syrup. No trouble to prepare anrl .. ..the cost is trifling. As a summer bev : erage it is unequalled. In the following .flavours—raspberry, lemon, pineapple oherry cider, hmejuice and soda tZi - ginger wine. Price one shilling per h* tie at Baxter's Pharmaciev Tiniart -Fairlie. ... *^

The Irish say: "Better to sure: tbrfh. sorry," so buy MarMl's,

Tho cause of the delay in the running of the first express south on Friday was a rather serious and unusual accident, the tire of one of tho engine driving wheels breaking off in three places. One of the fragments did some, damage to the boiler, the other two flying some distance. This occurred about half a mile south of Hinds station, when the train was" running at fall speed. The driver promptly applied the emergency brake ar-d pulled up the train. The accident necessitated sending to Ashburton for another engine

The secretary of the South Canterbury Art Society has received word from Mr C. F. Goldie, of Auckland, that he has forwarded six pictures for the exhibition which opens next week. The total value of the pictures is over £2OO, and they will contain some of Mr Goldie's best studies of Maori life. Apart altogether from their high technical excellence, Mr Goldie's Maori studies tend to become more and more historically valuable, as they depict the finest examples of a race that is rapidly dying out. A distinguished arjust from Home, in visiting a recent exhibition in Auckland, said that of all the pictures he was most interested in Mr Goldie's old Maori warriors. The South Canterbury Art Society is fortunate in having such fine work to exhibit, and it is hoped that some examples may remain to enrich the Art Ga'lery. . The sub-committeee of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society appointed to make arrangements for a Scotch concert, met on Friday evening, and decided to hold a concert on "Wednesday, the 29th inst. in the Choral Hall. Arrangements have been made with some of the best talent in the Dominion to come forward and give a helping hand. It is the Society's intention to give concerts of this description more frequently than thep have been doing. To make the concert a success, the committe thought it advisable to charge popular prices, and the prices for admission will be two shillings and one shilling. Arrangements were made to have a band to play through the town. Tioketfe can be had from any member of the directorate, or on application to the secretary.

A committee meeting of the Plunket Society was held on Saturday. Present Mrs A. Elworthy (in the chair), Mesdames Walton. Irvine, Jacob, Howden, Oddie, Jones, Cray, and Newman. The nurse reported that the number of new cases was 8, number of visits to homes 290, number of books sold 8. Temuka was visited three, times during the month.Three babies were put on humanised milk. One maternity case was attended owing to the fact that no other nurse was available. The Y.W.C.A. asked that the Plonket Nurse should give a lecture during next month. A similar application was received from the Mother's Union. It was decided to allow the nurse to give these lectures, provided the times arranged do not interfere with her regular office The treasurer reported a balance 4s 9d. Accounts amounting to _£ls 18s 8d were passed for payment.

. Just received by parcel post, a complete stock of Hardy's casts and traces, at Torrie's Sports Depot. ...