TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15502, 12 November 1914, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY

The following 1 is Mr Bates's weather summary for yesterday'A westerly storm area, lias prevailed in and south, ward of Coo]; Strait, with considerable rain on the West Coast and in southern districts. Tho barometer li as fallen everywhere, but is now rising <n Southland. Present indications' are for high westerly winds, changing by south to south-east. Cloudy, unsettled, and colder weather with rain is probable generally, with heavy seas on the West Coast and increasing southward of Castlepoint. The barometer will rise everywhere shortly." "Veritas" supplies tho following weather forecast Jar South Canterbury:—"Modernto east and north-east winds along tho coast, westerly in tho back country, weather fine and beconi, ing warmer again." Tho Band of tho 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment, under Conductor Schnack, will give its third municipal concert of tho season in tho Park rotunda this evening commencing at 8 p.m. An official advertisement appeared in yesterday's issue intimat ; ng tnat tho land tax and graduated land tax aro to be paid in one sum at the office of the Commissioner of Taxes', Wellington, on December 2nd. For tho first timo since some weeks ago the Tcmuka Defend Rifle Club paraded at tho Drill Shed, iem uka, on Tuesday evening. Then? was a muster of about 30, including some of the old fyunils, Xlio men wore put through eleiriontary drill by Gaptain Chapman, _wlio expressed himself 419 well satisfied with the first night's work, Tho. peculiar variety and wonderful beauty of New Zealand's native bush is best seen on tlio Wanganui River. On on© of the river-boats, gliding through an ever-changing panorama which presents some of the world's most gloriou? scenery, you feel that THIS is a REAL holiday as recuperative as .delight" ful. Go THIS summer! •Pull particii' lars of tho Wanganui River Service from A. Ha trick and Co.. Wanganui; Cook's and Government Tourist Bur--eaux. 1 Sotnb time back there was a veiy urgent appeal for soxs for the men going with the Expeditionary Force. Among those who responded was Mrs Kingston; cf Tern uka, and those who have seen the results of her labours havo boon 6tir* prised that one individual should havo accomplished so much. _ Mrs Kingston, did tho whole of tho knitting, the wool was obtained through Messrs Gaimier and Sheen direct from tho Woollen Factory at cost prico, and the Boy Scout" collet-ted from tho public the money with which to pay for tlio wool. The sox. considerably over 1.00 pairs, were of the Iwwt quality, and wwo finished and packed as if to meet th« requirements of a most exacting retailer. Mr Clarke, tho wtell-known Fairlie , baker and confectioner, lias just secured, owing- to tho growing nature of hi» business, larger and more convenient premises situate next tho Gladstone Grand Hotel, and opposite tlio railway station. The now shop wj}l .admit of a moro tempting display of small'goods and confectionery. All fruits in season will be stocked and vegetables will he supplied fresh weekly. A spacious well fitted teia rooms, to bo known a« "Tjhc Belgian" opens direct from the shop, and this part of tho business will com- - menco on Saturday next. This now departure will add another groat convonlonco to tho people of tho district, and M# Clarke will see that for quality and attention the requirements of patron'.? for tho cun that cheers will bo amply and abundantly met. ... At the monthly meeting of tho Society for tho Promotion of tho Ilealtlli of Women and Children, there wero present—Meedames Newman (in the oliair), Cray, Oddie, Jacob, Thomson, Irvine, and tho hon. sec, (Mr Ernest Ilcnvden). It was reported that tliero had been a good many calls on tlho funds of tho society for necessitous cases; and tho secretary mentioned that of tlio appcajs he had mado to tho local bodies, one had so far responded--tho Levels County Council. Tho Plu like t Nurse reported in detail, on tho work eih)3 had done since tho previous meeting of tho Society. Tho number of cases remaining on hand at the .previous meeting was 95; since then advice had been given to mothers in 12 cases; there were 16 other now cases; and 10 wero at present receiving medical advice. Nine v : sits had been paid to tho outlying districts. Tho secrotarp reported t'llat 110 had with tho Plunket Nurse, and Nurses from tho Hospital taken up a ooljection at tho Timaru Show, when £BS 16s lOcl had been collected. In adtwdnnce with an agreement previously entored into, onethird of tins sum would be banded, to the Salvation Army l'or their SelfDenial Fund.. This result was considered very satisfactory, and votes of tlhanks were i>assi?d to tho Matron and Nurses of in© Timaru, Hospital'' far , collecting; to tho C.F.C.A,, and Messrs J. J*. Murphy (Gro-'venor Hotel), H. H. K'ngliam and T. C. Mullions for taking tho collectors cut to tho Show grouil in their cars ; and to the prapriete.R of MeMahon's circus for allow, ing them to tako up a collection in tho oir-nus tent wfh'-I'o a perftvmnnco was nn. Accounts amountng to £2l 6s Id wero passed'for pa,vment,_ and the secretary said that after paying these, thero would bo a credit balance of £57 10s. The commercial motor vehicle in Timaru and surrounding districts is very seldom met with. In Europe today these vehicles are playing tho most important part in the alterations that are beincr made to/.the map of Europe. • Thousands aro in use. and the splendid work they aro doing Droves very conclusively that,for re. liability, the heipht of nerfeefion has been reached. The Bel ha von motor waggon is one of the many makes taking a leading part. Tlij'f make is recognised as one of the finest in tho world. Bockaert's Ltd. can rJvo immediate delivery of a 2-ton chassis. ... James's Sulphur and Sarsapanllft Salts for keepincr the blood cool and for removing pinmles, etc. A doso in the morning 1-efnro breakfast keeps tho blood cool and pure. Price. Is M a bottle, from Ij. B. James, chemist, Tramping street after etrcot tiro? even the postman' But a cup of Camp Coffee betwoen deliveries keeps him gointr. A spoonful of "Caiw),' a cup of hot water, and the best of all coffoo is ready.... llow cosy with Camp Coffoo, how do- , licious the result. Camp Coffee solves for ever tho old breakfast tnblo problem of a beverage swit to mako, delicious when mado, cheering, .stimulating. satisfying, handy to a degree.... Makes to" warm, keeps you warm, and cheers' ySu up—Camp Coffee. Take a bottle homo with you. Beware of imitations

Mothers all over the Province hnva proved the truo valuo of • NAZOL." Tho quick and certain roliof it has g : ven the "little ones" when suffering from ■ sudden Chills. Stiffness, and Cold in tho Head, or Oough, has made it a Houbo- ■ hold Remedy. Sold everywhere. Price ls6d. ...

A basket has been left at the Post Office counter. Owner may have same on applying at the Chief Clerk's office. Picture patrons should note the excellent bill of fore advertised for the Theatre Royal this evening. ... The ex-girls, of the High School are reminded that the memorial tablet to. Mr W. B. Howell will be unveiled at the school at 3 o'clock this afternoon. In the list of Trinity College examination published . yesterday, in the senior division, the name of Miss Siegert was wrongly . given as Miss Seager. A telegram from Blenheim says that two men, John Ward and L. C." Morgan, riding a motor cycle with a, side-car were struck by a train at Dashing crossing. Ward sustained a severe compound fracture of the leg and other injuries. Morgan escaped with a. severe shaking. They oould not hear the train approaching owing to a heavy wind. . To-day at 2 p.m. Morton and Pearson sell on account of Mr M. Little 208 North Street, the whole of his highclass furniture, upright grand piano, etc. The piano is an exceptionally good instrument, and the furniture, etc. is all equal to new, and in splendid condition. As Sir Little is leaving Timaru every lot is for absolute sale. ' The life and death struggle in Europe is being echoed in the markets of the world. Amongst other commodities, leather has increased in price, and foreign footwear also in a marked degreel Good news therefore comes your way to-day. Penrose Bros, announce that a great sale of footwear will commence tomorrow, Friday morning, at 9 am.. Turn to the firm's announcement elsewhere in this issue. ... . The attention of the Premier has been 'drawn at Auckland to the steady rise in prices of all commodities necessary for household requirements. He skid that no Commission could fix the prices of any articles that have to be imported. All they can do is prevent excessive" profits being made at this end. - It is reported that in consequence of the price of suger advancing in Europe and German exportation having ceased, people must expect an increase. The same applies to drugs \and other commodities, a large proportion of which come from Germany. ■ A> .patriotic organ ; recital will be given in Trinity Church on Wednesday next by Mr Pureell Webb. The whole; of the nett proceeds will be given to the British and Belgian Relief Fund. Mr Pureell Webb will render organ solos, written by French, English, Belgian and "Russian ' composers. Among the solos will, be .a composition bv Julius Grieon, who was organist at the Metropolitan Cathedral at Rheims. Favourite soloists will assist. A large choir will render .chorusesfrom the ■'Messiah, 1 ' and "As Pants the Hart. J ' The programme promises to be one of the best yet offered. The third annual meeting of the Old Boys Swimming . "Club was: . held : last night, when a large number of members. of the Club were present. The annual balance sheet and report: were presented to the meeting, and showed ; a very satisfactory state of the Club. Officers were elected for the ensuing year. It was decided not to make arrangements for the annual carnival, pending advice of the visit of Duke . Kahanamoku. It is likely that Duke Kahahamoku will now visit NewZealand,;ancl*if'4so will be in Timairu feme time _ ih February. The annual meeting of - the South Canterbury Centre of the N.Z.A.S.A. will be held on Friday night at 8 p.m., at Mr H. H. Fraser's office. ■ Sore, tired, jaded Feet are quickly put at ease with Peralbine Toilet Powder--the best foot and toilet powder ever produced This powder sets free nascent oxygen when it comes m contact with the moisture of the skin and can therefore be relied upon to remove inflammation, correct impurities and prevent infection In spnnkkr tins, one shilling each 'at I Baxters Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, 1 Timaru. Be sure you get Peralbine.^ . Vorkshiremen will be interested in the following:—After the Mayor of uamaru and Mr Snowden had complimented each otiher upon being Yorknight (says the Oamaru -Mail ) the latter explained the oriJ or kshiremen. When James 6th ot Scotland became James I. of England, and went to London, . he took with' him from Edinburgh 10,000 Scotchmen. As time wore on then* footgear, known.by the name, new to Engishmen, of brogues, began to wear out 2 nd a was sent -to Edinburgh, for 10,000 pair of brogues. The scribe, however, omitted the letter b, ind left ■a word then popularly much used ofbcotdhmen. Ten thousand ' 'rogues'' were found in Edinburgh and were Aarched away to London. They reachthe site of the city of York before tne mistake was discovered, and as r° n , not them and Edinburgh refused to take them back, tßore they remained and tfiiieir descendents torday are true Yorkshiremen. •E a bad cold, don't fool w ■ 2 « because bad colds are dancerOU j" Cure it outright and now. "NAZOL" never fails and Sag? d ' sa PP° m ts. Get a Nazol In-