TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15393, 9 July 1914, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

The Rev. Mr Bates advised last eren* ing as follows: — 1 'Tlio v.c.iilicr has been generally cloudy and misty, and rain lias fallen in the western districts. also in tlie northern and southern extremes The barometric pressure has deceased steadily and freshening northerly winds have prevailed. Present indications aro for unsettled,cloudy and misty weather during the nest day or two. with rain generally. The barometer is likely to fall further and northerly winds incrc-ase everywhere."

During the month of June therfl were registered at- the office of tho Timaru Registrar 17 deaths, 13 births, and 13 marriages.

Work is proceeding very satisfactorily on the extension of tho eastern, mole. The comparatively modem to winter lias proved a boon, and lias minimised delay and risks. '

Yesterday was pension day at tha Courthouse, and four persons were granted—three ordinary, and onQ widow's pension. Wednesday nest. July la- being Arbor Day, tli;> Courthouse < and all l Government offices in Timarn will ba closed.

At the Magistrate's Court. Timaru, yesterday, before Mr V. G. Day, a first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s in default 24 hours' inmr.sonment.

Although in other centres there seems to ha n fairly strong, army of unemployed in Timaru at present thero are v<tv few -;ien out of work. Tho farms are all busy, gorse cutting and grubbing, i>lougliiug. sowing, fencing and draining bt'ing the order of things on the land.

"The Tliree Musketeers ' will bs( shown at the Theatre Royal to-n'ghfc and patrons should not-?, that'the overture commences at 7.55 sharp. ... The Oamaru Harbour Board propose tp tip some more stone into tl\e sea for the protection of their breakwater. The chairman of the. Board (Mr K. Milligan) has gone to Wellington to interview the Hon. W. H< Herries with a view to securing a reduction of the freight charges oii stone for the wortMr Buxton. 31.P.. 3ias given notica of his intention to ask the Minister of Lands, whether he will give favourable consideration to the purchase of ai block of 4000 acres of land offered in. South Canterbury for closer settlement, and whether he will have an inspection of the property made by the officers or 3iis Department at> an early date? This block comprises four - adjoining farms, and Mr Buxton thinks that is would make a £ood settlement anil nice farms lor some twelve settlers. lt» is between Alburv and Fairlie. close to the Railway line-

The Temuka corps of the Salvation Army held their anniversary tea and baud festival in the Dominion Theatre o'» Tuesday evening. About 200 sac down to tea. and there was an at* tendance of nearly -300 at the after meeting. The Timaru Salvation Band vie, a present, and greatly helped io niake the proceedings attractive. The programme for the meeting following the tea included solos, glees, quartettes, cornet- trio, and selections by the Band. Staff Captain Guiin, Divisional Secretary, was in charge, and delivered a strong address.

There was very little "crime, business before the Magistrate's Court yesterday. Mr \ . G. Day, S.M.. gave judgment for plaintiffs with costs in iliu following claims: —Ballantyne and Co. (Mr Hudson, for Perry, Perry and Ivinnerney) v. D. Forbes. 17s 6d. costs ss; same v. Chas. Harrison. £1 16s 3d, costs 6s; and F. -J. Torrie (ilr Hudson) v. . B. Pike. £6 19s 3d* costs £1 3s 6d. On the application of Peter Rooney. an order was made on Jas. Armstrong for immediate payment of £6 16s. in default thereof 10 days' imprisonment.

The montlily meeting of flic "Y " Union was held in the Arcade Room oi- Monday evening. Misses Hilda Cow and F. Sides were appointed delegates to the \\ .C.T.U. Provincial Convention, io be hold in Christchurch in September. Three new members wero welcomed. Misses Hilda Coe and F. Sjdes volunteered to visit at the hospital during the month. A motion of sympathy was passed with Miss "White (treasurer of the Union) in her recent bereavement. Members of tho Band of Hops are reminded of the social io be held in "Weslev Hall on Friday, at 7.15 p.m.

Early morning, bivakfast time, middle of the morning, after dinner, evening—these are the tim-'ts when "Camp"' Coffee is such a luxury, convenience, and delight. ...

A meeting of the Pleasant. Point Military j»c«::al committee Mas held on 1 uosd;\v evening. There were present. Messrs J. Crawford (chairman). 1.. Lauu-nson. G. Crazier. J. Stewart. G. Steven. Dr Pa ;erron (Hon treaO. an-I The Pev. G. King (lion ;.er i. A rough balance-sheet - was presented which showed that after paying all expense;! there would boa balance of qvc-r £'6- It was decided to send the Pegimental Band a donation of £2 and to place th,? balance in the P.O. Bank in the names of the cha'rman and treasurer. AVitli a view to encouraging tin* senior cadets to jo'n tlie Mounted Piiles when they reach the aire of ]?. it was.*(lef-idcd to offer a trophy of the vuhiei<f £1 Is. anmialiy. lor the bestshot in the Pleasant Point senior cadet <-omn:uiy. to be designated "The Stii Keg ment Mounted Pities Trophy."' A wry hearty vote of thanks was passed tn the ladies, the Sth Regiment rl Band, the Pros:-', the performers :ir the concert. the musician? who supplied musie for the dance. The chairman, and all who had ass-st'-d in making the function an unqualified success. All nursing mothers should take Lno tagol which has proved so successful in all ca;cs. where difficulty in breast fp-?d-jiia has been met with. I.actago. pleasant to take and enables every irotiier to feed her child as nature intended. In tins 2s 6d sji<l 4s 6d each nr Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings. Tiniaru. ... Many a mother kno-xs ::ie va'.ue of a few drops of "X.AZOL" on baby's night-gown when it has i*?on hoi, feverish and i\st'ess. suffering from a C'-ild. and how it has quickly soothed the little one. Having once used ii. ret mother vnnld l-.e without it. Sold evei vw'.iore. Is Cd a bottk-.

Tho Auckland-Vancouver despatch of mails of Juno 5 arrived in London on July 7—one dav late.

The running of "Wonderland" at the Auckland Exhibition caused a loss to the owners of £3BOO.

Next Wednesday, July 15, being Arhor Day, all Government offices in Timaru will be closed. Members of tho Kia Toa Bowling Club are reminded that the annual, meeting will be held this evening at 7.30, in tho club's pavilion. Owing to an error Mr W. Easton was announced to speak in the Oddfellows' Hall last night instead of tonight.

Two additional amounts were received yesterday for the Robinson fund, £1 Is from Mr C. H. Tripp, nnc: IQs from " I'.D." This brings the total up to £.32 17s.

The Orange Lodges of Timaru celebrate tho 12th of July by a tea in their hall and a concert in "Wesley Hall this evening—tea at 6.30, concert at 8. The Mayor will preside and a good musical programme has been arranged. At a special meeting of the Temuka Borough Council held last evening, a sum of £l5O was voted to the Temuka Domain Board as grant, in aid, as provided, by section 49 of the Public Reserves and Domains Act.

At Sydney yesterday, a. Press Associalion cable states, Mr J. Stringfellqw,. of Chertsey, sold one Corriedale ram for 20 guineas, two others ac 17-J- gns each, and thirteen others at an average of £9 7s.

The band of the Sth (S.C.) Mounted Rifles appeared in public for the first time in their new uniforms at the conversazione last evening. The men., under Bandmaster Axel Newton, looked

neat and smart in their Ifliaki-coloured uniform and slouch hats.

'At the meeting of the Temuka Borough Council last evening it was reported that 45 ratepayers in the West and 65 in the East district had

foiled to pay their water rates for tile half year ended March 31st last, l:v Jane yoth, and were subject to the 10 per cent, penalty. The total artiouht of the rates outstanding was £l2 9s Gd.

'"A Press Association cable from Sydney states that the New Zealand Rug'hjr team wero yesterday ■officially welcomed by the New South Wales Rugby Union. There was a large number of people present. A telegram from WelJiiigton states that part of the English f-notball team arrived there yesterday, tlie remainder are going straight to Auckland.

:.The members and friends of the Tire aru Scottish Society are reminded that the annual ball will take place ia the Assembly .Rooms, to-night. Excellent music will be provided, and the catering is in the capable hands of Mr T.' L. Craigie. Mr Gunn. will act as MX'., and it is expected that'the ball will be the best, held in Timani this yetr.

Replying to questions in tlie House yesterday, states a Press Association message, \ Ministers stated that a satisfactory automatic signalling device has been designed for level railway crossings, and it will be installed at busy crossings as opportunity offers. The Government cannot see its' way to reduce railway fares for children between five and fourteen, or tc raise the age -of those carried free. ■ 'Gabites" is a name long associated with the clothing trade in' the ears of iSfiutli Canterbury folk, and their annual winter sales are looked forward to by the public as events in the iousehold year. Tlieir .shelf-emptying sale is alow on, and a special notice may '.w found on page 5 of this issue. Their windows are indeed' well worth close inspection,.. eaehX window being filled with bargairisHof one price, ranging from' Is to 12s 6d. The motto of the sale is turn the stock oyer or out, and by the. wholesale reductions made, heavy buying will do the turning out required. ... N(i matter how delicate the stomach, you can take Baxter's Egg Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, for it is a most palatable blending of pure Norwegian Cod Livet- Oil with the of Limo Soda. Cihldren like it so wellV/they never miss a dose. It is faiccfe for its cures. In reputed quart bottles. Price 2s 6d each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Tim am... Tothosoof our readers who. are anxious to get a suit of clothes or a costume free, we would refer them to tbo " free suit competition of W. A. Pearson ' and Coy. For some years this firm has held a free suit competition and have , always held to the idea in this competition that yaluo is given every time. '. .The firn. guarantee all their work or ,money refunded. ....

Word has just been received from • England that the price of Darracqs is increased £25 on all models. These cars have made quito a, name lately as tho best car on the market at" the ! price. This fact is borne out by tho booking of no less than seventeen orders locally for the new models. Therefore this information 'coming to hand now rather upsets the local ; 'agents. However, tho rise does not take place until the Ist August next so intending buyers should get busy and place their orders at once. ,1 Liquid Paraffin—Purified. Wo havo , a large stock of purified Liquid Paraffin .. 'just landed, and we can recommend it f as being tho purest and best made. T n bottles Is, 2s, and 3s 6d, and also bv the gallon if required. Parke Davf« Liquid Paraffin and Red C Paraffin also CU S i ocl i c £i L B - Jamcs ' s Pharmacv, .vinfford btreet. »• '