TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume C, Issue 15304, 25 March 1914, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Kev. D. C. Bates advised last night as follows— "Rain has fallen generally except in Southland "and "Westland, and has been heavy in Hawke's Bay. Strong south-easterly winds have been experienced in and northward of Cook Strait, and the barometer has been very unsteady. Present indications. are still threatening. Expect unsettled and cloudy weather with rain generally, high S.E. to E. winds, barometer unsteady and falling further." Mr Jas. Wallace has received a tele-' gram from the Hon. W. F. Massey stating that he will spend to-day imi Christchurch, and pass through Timaru tomorrow on his way to Dunedin. Mr W. Martin, secretary to the local examination committee in Pitman's shorthand, has just received word from Bath, England, that the foDowing students of the Timaru Technical School wno sat for examifaatioa in December last passed the Theorv examination:—Florence M. Allen, Margaret E. Collins, Henrietta Couper, Agnes Kavanagh, Iris Knowles, Marjorie M. Murray, and Eileen Sides. Certificates certifying that these students have a. complet knowledge of the theory of Pitman's shorthand may be had on application at the Technical School. By a notice in another column it will be seen that Mr W. Dunning, of Dunedin, and Mr A. E. Lewis, of Timaru, have entered into partnership, and will henceforth carry on as architects, under the style of Dunning and Lewis. Mr Dunning has planned many big buildings throughout New Zealand, and is a, man of wide experience, as well as considerable skill in his profession. He was formerly in Timaru in partnership with Mr Black, who designed and carried out the new buildings in Beswick Street' for the C.F.C.A., as well as other buildings in the town. Mr Lewis has also had a long experience of the building trade, especially the practical side of it.

| There is a present on view in the Ex- ! press Company's buildings, Timaru, what is known as The Koberis "Paten* Collision Preventer. The invention is designed to prevent collisions on the; railway, and accidents at level crossings. It is shown at work on a miniature railway line, on which two little engines, specially made for the purpose, run. The engines are driven by a little battery, and each engine has a battery of its own for the working of the collision-pre-venting apparatus, the batteries being connected with a wire which runs between the train lines. At a pre-arrang-ed distance warning of approaching danger is given to the driver of the engine, through a whistle blowing on the engine, a lamp being lit, or a bell being run. This enables the driver to apply his brakes, but in the event of bis not doing so, the motive power is cnt off, .and the brakes applied automatically. The device is equally effective for either a head-on or a tail-on collision. It is impossible for two engines to approach closor to of><> another than the distance for which the device is set to keep them apart. Features of the invention axe its simplicity, effectiveness, cheapness, and the elimination of the human element. To fit it to a new engine will cost about £ls, while to fit it to the engines at present in use will cost abo*t4 £SO for each. It is a Christcntirch in-; vention. and Messrs "W. J. Jenkin and I». G. Salter, are at present in Timaru with a view to disposing of shares in the company which is being formed to exploit it. It has been protected throughout the world. V' ■■

It is very rare that you meet with a model of a car, that so much careful" attention had been paid to all details likely to appeal to the owner- driver., Th'i'new Darracq is a really fino' example of best modern practice. A dead silent engine at all speeds, with a flexibility of from four to sixty miles an hour, must at the price make-good. This model is on view at BockaerU. Sea, it now. ..« ? £

The rainfall at Winchester this month ■o far has reached 3.42 inches.

A Christchurch man has been fined £25 and £IOO for cheating the Customs of £22 17s 6d in regard to the duty on two cases of soap imported in June and July last. This case- had nothing to do with the clerks' cases recently before the Court.

The Palmerston North Borough Council deoided last evening to take the necessary steps to hold a poll on a proposal to raise a loan of £55,000, for the 'nstahation of a system of trams, of the Edison self-contained battery system. Press .Association. ',

The s.s. Rangatira, which left 4ucky e ? terda y> took from that port 11,/24 boxes of butter. This mikes the total for the season 374,139 boxes, value about £927,000 f.ob. at Auckland. .Iho cheese export to date from that port is valued at £sß,s37.—Press Association.

A fatal accident was caused at Little lliver in a very curious way. Mr Jas. Londugan was riding quietly along at the railway station, when he gave a tug at the rein, and the horse thereupon fell. Mr Londugan fell on his head and died from fracture of the skull.

6 W, dem ic of infantile paralysis Las leached Southland. Already four cases lave been reported in the district. Two ot the victims reside in Invercarglll, one been reported nearly a a u-iV' lgoj anc * theotll «r case last week A child at Riverton aged sixteen months has been found to be affected by the dßease, and the other case is at Gore, Ue child being seven years of a.ge. In tie Inveroargdl cases the ages of' the Bittern's are six and seven years. <

tt^ 0 ¥l yOT °? Christehurch (M r H . Holland) has written to Captain Halsey, of H.M.S. New Zealand, informnig him tiiit the prize fund for gunnery coihas amounted to ±.550, which had been invested in Ei'ectnc Loan debentures at 4 per cent. The investment, he said, would provide £2* 10a per annum for prize money, when would be forwarded yearly or hair-yearly as Captain Halsey desired.

_ It is the intention of the Auftralian Pcstmaster-General that the new sispenny stamp, which is to bear a representation of a kookaburra as a main feature, shall bo printed in ink which wii give as near as possible the colour of the bird s plumage. It will probably be a month or two before the stamp is avalable for general circulation. Mr Wjnn has mentioned that it is estimated that for the current twelve months no sewer than 500,000,000 stamps will be required for the Commonwealth of whifh about 400,000,000 will be of the penvy denomination.

Tie annual meeting of the sub scrilers of the Winchester Library took place on Saturday night, when the Bellowing, officers were elected:— Presdent, Mr R. Maddren; sec. and treas, Mr J. Opie: members of committe, Messrs. England, B. Longford, Onppj, Moore, Hqskins and Ferguson. The lalance sheet showed credit at the end rf 1913 was £27. Since then the Government subsidy and subscriptions have brought the amount in hand to nearh £4O. A motion was passed appro Ting of the extension of the buiudhg.

As stated in the "Timaru Herald" some few days ago, Mr J. P. Murphy has braght the freehold of the Grosvenor Hote| and it is his intention, if nolicensa is not carried at the next poll, to erect a handsome three-storied building in place of the present ono. The site covens an area of half an acre with a froncage to Beswick and Cain Streets respectively. The new hotel will be built on thoroughly modern liribs and will be among the best of its kind in th© Dominion.' Spacious as it will be, it should help materially to meet the everincreasing demand by tourists and others for accommodation in Timaru, especially m the summer months.. The new hotel is to be designed to aooommodate one -hundred boarders. The ground floor facing Beswick and Cain Streets will for the most part be devoted to shops. The cost or the completed building is esti£?OOoO r ° UgUy BometMn e Kke

A very successful Sunday school ?° was given OQ Monday night m the Faimew school. In spite of the un'tawourable weather there was a large attendance of residents. The Rev. A. Allen presided and during the evening made a presentation on behalf of the Faumew Bible Class to Mr P. B. Strongman, who is leaving Timaru to take up Home Mission work in the Nelson district. The programme was enthusiastically received, the performers being Mrs Whalan, Misses Robertson and Vogeier, the Rev. A. Allen, Messrs H. Naylor, L. Hudson, G. Ellis P. B. Strongman and C. Wright. Miss Robertson was accompanist. Mr Bennett, Sunday school superintendent, thanked the performers and announced tnat a farewell social would be tendered to the Rev. Allen on Friday evening next at 8 o'clock.

Messrs Guinness and LeCren adver tise in this issue full detailed particulars of the subdivision of Mr A E Kerr's well known "Kainui" Estate! situated one and a half miles from Tnriaru. The property will be sold bv miMao auction on Saturday, the 28th March in the limaru land salerooms in six farms of 30 to 70 acres each The land is of high quality, dean, and in great heart, with good homestead and buildings, is on a high sunny elevation overlooking Timaru, with lovely views of the surrounding country, mountains and sea. Land buyers, farmers wishing to retire, and investors should inspect this, fine property, as it is unquestionably the soundest investment that has been, on the market for many years The terms are oasy, being 5 per cent at fall of hammer, 10 per cent on.pos. aession, 5 per cent in six months, 5 per cent in one year, balance in three years .with interest at 5 per cent. Immediate possession will be given. For plan, full particulars and inspection apply to the auctioneers. The estate is for genuine sale, as Mr Kerr has a large sheep property at the Gave, and does not intend . holding on to this property, which will be sold to the highest bidder. This offers to land buyers and investors a -splendid opportunity to secure this exceptionally fine property at their own prices. The sale will start at 2 o'clock on Saturdav next.

A deputation. representing the Ashburton. No-License Council waited on Mr W. Nosworthy, M.P., on Saturday, to ascertain Ims views and attitude in regard to the national prohibition and local option questions. In reply to a number of questions put up by the deputation, Mr Nosworthy stated that he was in favour of a reduction of the majority vote for national prohibition from two-thirds to eleven-twentieths, aud that he would vote in favour of a 6> per cent, majority on the local option question. In answer to a question with regard to a reduction of the time .limit of four years in the event of national prohibition being carried, Mr Nosworthy replied that he was not prepared to promise anything on that point at present. He would, however, not vote for any retrogressive measures that might bo brought fonraa-d.

Mr H. .Edginton advertises in this issue a special bulb fibre, for growing bulbs in bowls without drainage. Any of the Mlowig bulbs can be grown •very successfully: —Tulips, Crocus, Hyaointhsil My of the Valley, Friezias and a large number of Narcissus such as Ba/rri, Leedsii, Inmooparable, Trumpets *nd Poeticus varieties ...

A false .iilann of fire was sounded at the central station at 7 minutes to 12 last night. The shutters at the station showed the alarm to he given in Wai-iti road, but no glasses were broken in any of the boxes on that street.

The secretary of the Tiniaru Fire Brigade (Mr Geo. Hilton) has received from the Trustees of the late W. MeKeown a letter of thanks, accompanied with a cheque for £5 ss, to be distributed .among the members of the Brigade, for the manner in which they dealt with the recent fire in Mr W. A. Pearson's and neighbouring shops.

That popular event, the Mackenzie County A. and P. Show, will be held on Easter Monday, April 13. The committee so far have everything in. order and anticipate a record gathering. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries close with Mr C. G. Martin, secretary, on Thursday, April 2nd. Schedules and entry forms may be had on application.

The South Canterbury Motor Cycle and Cyclecar Club contemplates holding on Thursday, April 2nd, a speed judging competition, over a mile course, which has yet to be selected. Each competitor will be handed a ticket at the- starting point stating the speed at which he is to travel, and the winner will be the rider whose time varies least from the required result. Valuable trophies have been donated by Messrs E. P. Sealy and G. Hutton.

The harvest thanksgiving and church anniversary services were celebrated last Sunday at Pareora West. The morning service was conducted by the Rev. A. Allen, and the evening by Mr P. B. Strongman. The church was very prettify and tastefully decorated. Appropriate hymns were sung and the choir rendered special musiic, Miss Effie Watson presiding at the organ. To-morrow a tea and public meeting will be held in the day school. A good programme of musical and elocutionary items has been arranged.

The tenth annual meeting of the Temuka Catholic Social Club was held in the club rooms last evening, 'there \ as a large attendance and Mr Scott presided. The following officers were elected : Patron, Father Lezear; Spiritual Director, Father Kerley; President, Mr J. Scott (re-elected); Vice- - Presidents, Messrs M. Fitzgerald and A. Scott; Secretary, Mr E. Finlan; Treasurer, Mr E. Twomey; Committee, Messrs W. Halley, W. Fitzgerald, W. Spillane, E. Boutrke, and A. Scott. The resignation of Mr A. Gillespie, who has left the district, was accepted with regret. The opening night was fixed for next Tuesday, when a banquet will be held.

The monthly meeting of the Miiford School Committee was held on Monday evening last. There were Diesent— Messrs Pye (chairman), Parke, Armitage, Gason, Douglas, and See!er. The master's report showed the average to be about 44 for the last month,' and dealt with several matters of routine. It was decided to close the school for the Temuka and Geraldiue show on April 2, and on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The question of abolishing attendance prizes was disoussed, and it was left to the incoming committee to deal with. It was agreed to hold a euchre party in aid of the school funds later on. Accounts, amounting to £8 ISs were passed for payment.

It will not do to further delay in getting your winter waterproof Footwear or Gum Boots. How many troubles can be traced to damp feet. See Hannah's advt. on 'page 4 about shooters, and note the prices, for good, honest, colonial work. Try our Cookhams ; they will keep you out the mud; all our own make. These Cookhams have been tested on the snows of Mt. Cook for years. We have just received from the factory our ladies' Tourist Boots, same as worn throughout the Mackenzie Country. R. Hannah and Co., Timaru. Write for our catalogue...

One fact mentioned by the American Trade Commissioners in the course of an interview in Wellington, wag that a number of American meat firms •were adopting a policy of setting up branch establishments abroad. The movement owes its origin from the fact that _ the United States has reached its limit in meat production, and is looking more and more to foreign countries for supplies. Messrs Swift and Co., an American firm, are putting up a branch plant in Brisbane, and others may possibly follow suit in diffei;ent parts of Australasia. It was mentioned to the Commisioners that in isome quarters in Australia and New Zealand the prospect of an invasion by the American Meat Trust was regarded, with a certain amount of apprehension. They stated unhesitatingly that such apprehensions were groundless, and that the only result of the enterprise of the American meat firms in this part of the world would be to provide a better market for producers. In America, the Commissioners added, some trouble had been experienced, where, as was sometmes the case, the mqat companies controlled the railroads over which stock had to be transported, but the State ownership of railways in Australia and New Zealand was a sufficient guarantee against any like trouble arising in these countries. Hot waterbags. Our new season's bottles have just arrived. They are of superior quality, being the "best"' procurable. The prices are low. Call and inspect of stock. L. B. James, Chemist, Timaru. ... _ Messrs _ Guinness and LeCren advertise particulars of a good five-roomed house and- section with 90 feet frontage to Edward Street, close to the Timaru Park, which they are instructed by Mr Thomas Stott to sell by public auction in the Timaru Land Salerooms on Saturday, the 28th March, at 2 p.m. This property offers a good opportunity for working men requiring a heme handy to the town and railway, and the owner is giving easy terms. The auctioneers will be pleased to give any further particulars...

Wo regret very much that so many people Jhad to go away on Saturday without being attended to. During this week we will be able to again give more. bargains to those looking for quality goods at cheap prices. W e have some Denim packets made by Levi Strauss and Co., sizes 3, 4, 5, these goods are to-day worth 7s 6d and our price is 2s 6d each. They have only bean wet and are none thp worse for wear. Soft shirts without collars sizes 14$, 15, 15$, and 16. These are ex-Era good values and we are clearing them out at 2s 9d to 3s 9d each. We have still some hydrotite coats at 15s to 20s less than ordinary prices. We have heaps of bargains. Soft hats from Is each. W. A. Pearson and Co., George Street, next D.I.C. ...

£IOO for ten smiles! Have you any to sell at the price ? Buy a Vest Pocket Kodak to-day and join the "Happy Moment Competition." You may win the £IOO prize. Ten pictures of happiness will do it and you have an equal chance. Half an hour' study of the Kodak -Booklet will fit you to take good pictures. Make this Easter a "Happy Moment'' one. Full particulars and information free at the Kodak Depot, Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru... This time of the year you need "a tonic, changeable weather and pressure of work quickly finds out the weak spots Build up your system and strengthen your nerves with Baxter's Quinine Port Wine, the best tonic for loss of energy brain fag and indigestion. Price 2s 6d per bottle at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...