TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15505, 16 November 1914, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Tlii* Right. I ton. W. F. Mnssey, Prime MitiiVlor, to to givo ~ political address in tlio Vohuiloor Hull, 'JVmtika, tomorrow evening. Electors of Temuka will be i>lo««od Mint they arc to have nn opportunity of hearing from the iips of tlio Prime Minister himself an account of iho Reform Administration's achievement*), am \ 0 f the, strenuous time** of tlio last few months, aa 'they affected the Cabinet, and the country; and n statement of tho proposals of the Reform Party for the future. It goes without saying that there will be a crowded meeting. Messrs E. J. Atwill and A J. Cos ox-Borough Councillors, have beeli nominated for rho vacancy caused bv the retirement, of Mr G. Paul from the Waimate Borough Council. Mr R. J. McKcov.n, of "Kinnoul" notifies m another column tljiat ho will be unable to'take any more outside slieep for shearing or crutching at hie shod. At a meeting of the Waimate Automobile Association on Saturday afternoon the subscription was reduced from £1 Is to 10s. It was agreed to hold a motor gymkhana this year on December 16th, in connection with the Navy League's effort on behalf of sick and wounded navy men. The committee of the Waimate Pubhe Library met on Saturday evening. The librarian reported handing £4 17 K 6d to the treasurer,' and that three new subscribers had ioined for a yair and one "for a _ quarter. The-action.of the chairman in arranging with Mr Hodces for putting in drainage was approved. Accounts amounting to £5 6s ii verc jwLssed for paym««i.

The Education Department have granted £312 for a school at Rockwood.

. At the Christchurch Show on Friday ir the class for hunters to carry 13 stone, the Waimato horse, T. Hobbs's Ka-wa, was third.

A private letter roceived in Wellington by the last English mail states that the Now Zealand 32xpeditionary Force i-pon arrival in England, will po into huts at Bulford, Salisbury Plain, for further training before proceeding to the Continent.

The Farmers' Union has received a reply from the Minister of Lands (Hop. W. F. Massey) to their request that sections be set aside on tbe Otaio Estate, now under survey, for workers' dwellings. The Minister has promised to consider the request when the matter comes before him.

A gold watch donated by Mr D Shaw, senr., Timaru, to be sold on behalf of the British and Belgium food fund, was auctioned at Tatterßall's ou Saturday, and was bought by Mr J. K. Borrie, of Studholme, at £3 10s. Mr Borrie gave it back to be sold again. Mr G. Bryant became the second purchaser at. £1 12s, and on its being sold again at his request he became its owner for a second time at £1 15s.

The South Canterbury Honorary Territorials (ex-Service Division) wijl hold a parade on Wednesday evening when they will pay a visit to the ' Show Grounds and entertain the Bth Mounted Rifles who are camped there. The orchestra will hold a practice, this evening, Details of-time of -parade, and place of departure, will he advertised later.

Those who have thought cf visiting the Oamaru Show, are reminded that it is to be held on Thursday and Friday of this week. Incursion fares will favour visitors' pockots. Tho secretary in an advertisement to-day promises :v magnificent display in all classes and plenty of amusement.

Last Thursday night Mr H. D. Bedford, M.A., of DiinefMn, addressed a largely attended meeting at Geraldine, when the Mayor, Mr J. Kennedy presided. The address was similar to that delivered and reported at Timaru. A collection was taken up to defray oxnensps, and on the motion of B. Dudley, seconded by Mr Laishloy, a hearty vote of thanks wasr accorded the speaker and a similar compliment was pair the chair.

A public meeting was held in the Otipua Hall on Friday evening, to consider the purchase of the hall. The meeting was very badly attended, and as this was tbe second meeting for the purpose, it was decided to hold a final meeting to-morrow evening to consider the advisability of putting matters on a good footing, or after paying expenses to throw up tha hail idea and hand the balance to tho Belgium relief fund.

Sometimes a child answers a question in a manner which gives wise heads something to think about. A typical instance was afforded in the Supreme Court, Auckland, on Saturday, when Mr Justice Hosking was endeavouring to impress on a juvenile witness the gravity of an untruth. Having led up to the point in a gradual way, the learned judge asked, "Where do people go who tell stories?" "To goal," wap the reply, much to tho amusement of the court.

The Auckland City. Council have accepted the tender of Richardson, McCabe and Go. for cables, overhead £943, lead sheathed £4210 Bs, other cabesl £1516, subject to the committee being the_ unanimous expression of. opinion satisfied that the firm is British. It vaa that ever ycaro should be exercised to prevent vity contracts being given to German firms or German firms masquerading under British names. The Council adopted a scheme to build workers' homes costing £2OOO to £3OOO by 5 pen* cent, debentures subscribed by the public

Fullers' programme at the Theatre Royal to-night _ shows the late Lord Roberts reviewing troops, and other war scenes. ...

On all sides complimentary references are made to the shearing classes now being . conducted at the Smithiield freezing Works. Thero are fourteen members in the class, and under their capable instructor (Mr Mercer) they hare picked, up the work in surprisingly short t-inio. On Saturday a surprise visit was paid to the class by a number of practical men—Messrs S. Cain, W. J. Bassett, A. G. Hart and W. Harper --all of whom expressed their 'entire satisfaction with the work done which, they, said, would do credit to any shod, in the Dominion'. Mr Bassett remarked, and the others agreed, that thero was a gratfying absence of "second cuts." u

Tickets are selling rapidly for the organ recital which is to be given on Wednesday in Trinity Church by Mr Purcell Webb in aid. of tlio British and Belgian relief fund. The programme will consist of both classical and. popur lar items, thus catering for all musical tastejj. The .augmented choir will render choruses from pens of the great masters. Mrs P. W. Rule, besides taking the solo part in Spohr's "As pants the Hart," will sing "I Know that my Redeemer livetli." Two 'cello and pianofore duets will be played by Messrs Ellis Wood and Purcell Wood. The organ solos will bo compositions by English, Erench, Russian and Belgian writers. To enable every one to have an opportunity of being present the tickets will be sold for the nominal sum of one shillincc each. A final rehearsal will take place to-night at 7.45, when all those taking part are requested to be present.

James's Sulphur aoid Sa.rsaparilla Salts for keeping tho blood cool and for removing pimpicrs. etc. A doso jn the morning befoi-e breakfast keeps the blood cool and pure. Price, Is 6i a bottle, from L. B. James, Chemist, Stafford Street. Tjmaru. ...

The Temuka Anglers' Club have received permission from tho Minister of Internal AfEairs to soil by public auction, in aid of the Belgian relief fund, all the trout caught in tho fishing competition they are holding on November 19th. Members of tho club have been collecting farm produce and other goods which are to bo offered for sale at the same time, and the gifts already made include eggs, poultry, potatoes, cordials, meat, bread, shoes, bicycle tyre, chaff, wheat, caps, peas, butter and coal. They invite all anglers who meet with any luck on November 19th, whether taking part in the competition or not, to baud over their catches so that they may be sold in the interests of tho relief fund. Those who do not fish might organise shooting parties, and any kind of game or produce will be welcome. The sale is to bo held at 2 p.m. on Thursday next at the Drillshed, and will be conducted by Mr W. F. Evans, auctioneer, free of commission. Those who are prepared to offer gifts of any description should communicate' with the to tho Angling Club, Mr W. Blyth.

Make your own summer drinks with Baxter's Fruit Svrup Essences «vhieh produce most delirious and refreshing beveragcp. Fn'l directions with each bottle. The different flavours are berry, cherry cider, limejnico and soda, lemon, ginger and nineapnle. Price, one shilling each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...

At the Supreme Court in Dunedin Edward KeUy, aged 20 years, ni brought before Mr Justice Sim for fail. ihg to comply with the conditions of his release on probation. After conviction for breaking, entering and theft at Quoenstown in July accused repotted himself in September * and October to the polico at Invercargill, then he left! and joined the Expeditionary, Force, in. Oamaru. Ho was arrestod at Wellington. The sum of £6 7s Gd was owing. Prisoner in addressing the Court said ho wanted to go with the force and would have been too lato if he had oported. He thought there was no harm in point; so long as he made arrangements Vor> paying the money. Accused was sentenced to twelve months, the- term of his original sentence

Of interest to readers Marriott's Great White Sale announcement ape pears on page 11 of this issue...

Brace up! Spring is hero and 'tia time you get new blood coursing through your veins, time you look n ;ourse of Baxter's Quinine 'Port Wmo. Tliis weather you need a tonic and you c"an get nothing bettor than Quinine Port—each dose does good, Price 2s 6d per bottle at Baxter's Theatre Buildings, Timaru, ...