TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15444, 5 September 1914, Page 8

TOWN & COUNTRY

Should war news of importance arrive, :i special addition of tlie "Timaru Hcrald" will be published at 11.45 a.m. to-morrow. Tlie following is tlie Rev. D. C. Bates's weather summary for yesterday:—' 'South westerly gales were reported to-day in many parts of tlie country, with squally, unsettled and showery weather. The barometer has fceen unsteady, falling temporarily about Cook Strait, but the pressure is now increasing everywhere. Present indications are for west to soutii-wester-ly winds, strong to gale; cold, changeable, and showery weather, with rising barometer everywhere." A partial eclipse of the moon occurred last night beginning about midnight. Tlie Sutherlands Debating Society wound up the 1914 sessions with a social on the 18th inst. An advertisement this morning gives particulars of special trains and fares for Ashburtoii races cn Thursday and Friday next. A public meeting is to be held in the Fairview School on Monday evening to consider what can be done to help the English and Belgium poor. Tlie Rev. J. H. Rogers is the convener. The proposal before the House of Representatives to postpone the general eleet'ons was supported bv a petition from Timaru. presented by. Mr Craigio. The petition bore 1180 signatures, tho first being that of Mr E. R. Guinness.

The Legislative Council yesterday nnssecl the Expeditionary Forces Vot : n'g B'll through all stages without mat.ei" ial amendment, and the third reading was ry».rried W 14 to 11. Some local and Private Bills were also dealt with.

A weight-guessing competition—subject a fat wether—will ho held at Tattersall's from 9 a.m. till noon to-day for the benefit of the Homo (British and Belgian") Relief Fund.

Messrs O'Callaglian and LeCreri will auction to-dav at 1.30 three sacks of wheat, which have been donated to tlio British and Belgium Fund,

The patilotic sheep which brought ■over £42 at the Wasiiciyke r-aleyards oa Thursday, is to-day on view outside Messrs Grant and Seaton's Dominion Butchrey. A weight-guessing competition at 6 a guess will Le held, fqr a prze of £1 Is and . the _ proceeds will be devoted to the patriotic fund. Country people with a knowledge of stock are particularly invited to compete. The result of the competition will be announced in Tuesday's "Herald."

Mr James Bishop, Pleasant Point, reports that 44 points of rain fell during the month, of August—42 points on the 29tii. This shower was badly needed, for both crops a.nd grass, wkiclilock dec dely fresher since the rain.' Another shower would be welcome at aiiy time, as we may expect drying winds durinc this month. -

At a meeting of the' Timara Boxing Association Jjeid on Wednesday night Vf- ", ,as ctecic i ec l to go <Jn with tne liace iNight meeting. Tli© committee have ottered the scar match to C. Stewart iimaru, and J. O'Niell,' Wcstport, for the professional bantam, championship of New Zealand, fifteen three" minutes rounds. Tho contest 'v ill take 5 place in Olympia on Thursday, October 15. In addition to this bout there will be two preliminary contests, one of which will probably be between Harry Gunn and ■tiarrhy, of I)uned.ii,- the present holder ot tho amateur championship.

B , ook on , , the Gre at War. t ■ has been.published -by Messrs J. YV.lkie and Co. Ltd., which should be ot very general interest and value. J lie information in the hand book has been carefully edited and compiled rrom the most reliable" sources, sudh as • 1 'Statesmen's Year Book.'' 'Haze/s Annual," etc. The hook contains all necessary data of the great was now in progress, and will enable everyone at a cost of 6d to get an mteJ.'.-ent grasp of the situation. The publishers intend to give £25 from the proceeds of the sale of the book to the General Relief Fund.

A meeting of the Fairlie Library Committee was held yesterday. Present—Messrs F. R. Gu'irngjiaam (chair man), E. Macdonald, and R. L. Banks, the secretary reported that the sale ot papers and .. magazines from the Heading Room had realised £9 l s . This was considered very satisfactory It was decidqd to ord:r*the folio wW addit-onal papers"The Times Week" ly Edition, 5 ' "The Delineator." "The Ladies' Field,"- "The Westminster uazette, and "HarmswortJh's Scientific Magazine." The librarian reported that the number of subscribers was now 26. The cataloguing of books according to the authors had been coni-P-t'ted, and a card catalogue was bain * commenced. During tho month 30? new books were- received, a.nd the following donations: —Mrs A. H. McLean eight books for tho library, and "Tlio Scottish Field." and "Western Mail" for the reading room; Mrs Fei'.den, "The. Bystander"; Mrs C. H. Tripp, "Rudder and Auto Car"; Mr H. Foden, "Tho Motor Cycle"; Mr W. R~ P.ie, "The Motor Car" : Mr C. J. Talbot. "Life": Mrs S. Dale, "Every Lades' Journal"; Mr R. L. Banks, "Fra," and "Enginepring." It was reported that Mr J. Binner, treasurer to the old reading room, had banded over the balance in hand, of £l6 6s 6d. and a vote of thanks was passed to him.

After influenza you need a ionic* something i-.hat will strengthen and buiM up tho system, restore lost energy, brace up the tired, jaded rerves, and make von feel "fit." Baxter's Quinine Port will do this for you—each dose "does good. Better get a bottle to-day. 2s ocl at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...

Tile Bfilbertveu commercial motor veichle, now so well kuowu for its reliability, ease of manipulation, economical running, simplicity, and durability. Its •'fool proof" gear box without a rival in the commercial motor world, because of its strength and perfection of design lnSvdiicy these vehicles are 'Trying tho greatest satisfaction. One well known firm has been trying throe different types, with the Jesuit that thoy liavo placed orders for Belheaven. In a letter accompanying tho order, J ie says, that from an up-keep' point of view the Belheaven w;ns easily. Bock aerts Ltd.. will be pleased to demonstrate to you. ...

Lactugol can be procured from L. B James, Chemist. Lactagol is a powdered extract of cotton seed. It exercises a remarkable influenea on the mammary glands, and in creases tho quanl tity and improves the .quality of hu~ man milk- Lactagol acts as a natural tonic of the highest order in al! cases of weakness caused by illness or over straiij. Price 2s 6d from L. B. James.."

Never travel without a little Martell s.

A fc.il supply of the following wilder flames, scallywag sets and balls, table bowls, cnbbngo boards, and cards Indian clubs, skipping ropes, meccano reta and accwsoo* outfits, at Tome's

'A grand concert in aid of the prize Ftmds off Pareora Fa»fc school will hoheld in the halt on Fr;day, S<»pteu\bt>r 2-3-Tli-ere was a. partial evlip.se •>£' the Jrioon eariy this nro ruing. ami the sky being beantit'tniiy ct'-ar alt cluervers obtained a splendid view of the eclipse. .Tli® shadow started to retreat a^out To-day a bevy uf ladies and Buy Si«-oat& will bo at work in th».» »trwt* .wiling tollies anil -violets. The lr.tU».s ara all home made. and should demand a ready sale. Viol't* are atways, favourite as. a buttonhole. The ftcggefc to. lie sold at Tattersail"-* to-day, on behalf of tho Belgium Food Fund" vea* sold at St. Andrews saterard.H yesterday for Lo3 on aevount ot the yam® fund, it is. to be hoped that yesterday's price will be- real totfay. Horse breeders in the district wl 'l b« pleased to bear that the weil-knott. ti trotting stallion. Bhu-kehild Junior, travel G«fatdine. Temuka, Wint'bester, Woocfoury ami sumHtwliiK districts. Pedigree ;und teruw artadvert iae*l in another loSutnn. Sir Charter Bo wen. Sp»>;*ker of the legislative Cotinoril, met with an unpleasant accident yestewhty nvuming, states a Pres* Assf)cfati»n tejegrant t'eom WeUmgton,, Wtt'lo wait ng to i\h"ht from a tcamcar a somewhat sudden at>titieation of tht> brake «:aus«d litm tf> falf. with the result that 'he <t;« tonstderahty brtiisetl «»n lite left arm and teg. lie wiw t-onveyed t« i'arliataent Baildinti> m a motor ear, arid tt is not cansideced that his. injuries extend huyond a eonstdenibUj .rhufcing. 1.J15 a.m. A meeting; of the Ttmuka RiSte Ctub was held ta.>t eveniiitg, Mr K. PJVidhara presiding over an attendance of about sixty* The president read a letter from tho Defence l>?partmont, asking that the elttb !><■> immedtately ofganused a* an infantry platoon. About 36 new members were elected, ■bringing the numerical strength uf the rtoh np to 75. Tlte fbllowtng oiFiters were elected:—President. Mr T. Gunnion; vice-president Mr W. H- Reevt s; secretary, Mr V- Smith; treasurer. Mr F. A- jojnt; committee. Messrs I*ridham. Reer-es ; and C. Harbago; Lieutenant. \V. H- Reeves; Sergautiv >lessrs Pridhani and C. Holland*: Corporals. Harbage a"d Phillipe. TLs meeting throughout was very enthusiastic. and the new members wero •worn in-

Liquid Paraffin —Purified- We have a, large stock of porifwd Liquid Paraffin just landed, awl we can recommend it as being the purest and best made. In bottles ls» 2s, and 3s 6d, and also by the gallon if reonfred. Varko Davis Li«uiaP* r *® n ™ RedC Paraffin also m Block at L. B. James's Pharmacy, Stafford Street.