TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CIV, Issue 15937, 13 April 1916, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised last evening: "Cloudiness has increased and showery weather has been, experienced on the West Coast and in northern districts. Northerly winds have prevailed and increased in and southward of Cook Strait. The atmospheric pressure is still high in the north, but has decreased considerably in the eouth. Present indications are for increasing northerly wind, northward of New Plymouth and Napier, and higli westerly winds elsewhere; cloudy and squally conditions, rain following generally, and falling, barornete" everywhere."

Mr AYooles forecasts for South Canterbury to-day:—."Westerly winds, strong to a gale; weather continue cloudy and very warm. A cold southerly squall with rain may be expected to. follow in a day or two."

A reminder 'is given of the recruiting address to Iks delivered at Fairlie tonight by the Hon. E, MoiNab. The pc ope of Fail-lie' and the county of which it is the capital have slioWn their patriotism in a va.vioty of ways and to their credit it should be said that they have never yet failed to find their full _ quota of men for every contingent which has gone forward. The Hon. Dr. McNab is a forceful speaker on war subjects and there will doubtless bo a large, attendance at his meeting to-night. The county chairman (Mr F. R Giliingham) will preside.

Tho following were the enlistments registered at the Defence Office Tima.ru j'esterday:—G. T. Daw s on, J. Ttennie. A. "VVolstenholme, Timaru; .T. B. Hillyer. P. Gall, M. A." Guthrie.. T) Henderson, Ashburton: E. Lee, Methven: J.-Irving, Albui-y; D. McMillan, Tinwald: J. AY. Burses*. N. A. .Anderson, Mn.yfio'd: AT. Guilford, H. G. Davev. Temuka: T. MeA'ev, Pleasant " Point; T. Richmond, J. Costello, AA"oinv.tA; J. Kelliher. F. Pochards, GeraldLne; H. T. Bui,!,'Peel Forest.

Another case of infantile paralysis was reported in Timaru yesterday, tlio patient being a boy four years of age.

Sergeants Baker and Kidd and Privates "Hone and Rushback are to be given a farewell social at Albury tonight. .

The Timaru Golf Club will open their season on the Higlifield links this afternoon, when, mixed foursomes will be. i-layed.

A social is to bo heid in the Pleasant Print Hall this evening bv the Maoris of Temuka. on bohu.lf of.their candidate in the Temuka Queen Carnival.

This afternoon "t Totara Vallcv Patriotic Carnival Mr Johuston will sell bv auction a pair of beautiful pheasants (male and female) presented ti the committee by Mr J. Muir.

A" few .purchases of stock kvae lately Wn made, i" Knsrlaud on behalf of Now Zealand farmers- Twenty Romiiov Mai-sh ewes from Mr Arthur Flynir's flock* at Lvdd were despatched to a breeder in the Auckland district, ;md tho Turakina brought out three Aberdeen A amis heifers for Mr Carlyon, of Tikoknio. Hawke's Bay.

A billiard entlr.isi.ist who has toured Australia, and New Zealand and visited the Choral Billiard Saloon one day this week, informed tho proprietor (Mr ']'. 1). Astou) that the Choral Saloon was without doubt tho most ,un-to-dato ..aloou in Australasia. He said ho had all the f-nloonr, of noto in Australia, a.iitl although _many had a la.rcor nunibar of tables, nono cou.'cl coiiio up to ihe Choral Saloon in appointment and liphtin.cr. Tito saloon is situated in Choral Buildings, .Stafford Street IVorth. and contains ei.Q-jir, tables including a special standard •,.;uch tabic. ...

At Worry's Corner there is now an established taxi-stand, and people requiring a car or ears for short or Jong journeys have only to ring up No. 561 and their wants jvjll be immediately, attended to*..,

Tlie mails whfch leffc New Zealand on tho 2nd March arivod in London on tho 10th inst.

At St. Peters Church Temuka. on Sunday last, tho Vicar announced that forenoon services would ho hold in the Church ou 25th April, Anzac Da v. •'

Hid Clandeboyo people .ire said to be looking forward to tj lo eoneert to ba given there next Wc-dnesd-.iy by members oi : tho South Canterbury Savage Club, m :l id of the local queen candidate.

Yesterday's count of votes in connection with tho Temnka Carnival Queen election placed tho paridittlates in'tlia following order:—lnfants 1 Native 2 Pi-.mary 3, Milford 4, Hiph School 5 Clandeboyo 6, St. Joseph's 7; Orton 8 *

The treasurer of the Geraldin* Homo and Empire League has received £l2 10s, half tlio amount realised by the salo of a horse donai-i i i I C " va y uui ' l1 > Vlit]l the condition tliat lialf the proceods were to go to tho Bed Cross and half to the Methodist Church.

Tho choir of Trinitv Church, asby friends, has for some time been practising Stainer's popular cantata "The Crucifixion." which is to be Riven on Tuesday next in Trinity Church under the baton of Mr Pi=rcell Webb. Tho work contains soma fine choruses for full choir, besides a numher of nialo choruses and eotos. A' programme of miscellaneous items will also be given, solos heing sunc; by leading performers. Tickets may be obtained at one shilling each.

To-roorrow evening Fairview residents tender a social to F. Squire* prior to his departure, for the Fimr. A euchre party in support of ild lomuka Infants' candidate for the Quean of tho Carnival was hei'd in iho Perish Hall, Temuka, last evening, and was well attended. The fust gentlemen's prize was won by Mr I. Horgan, and the ladies' by Miss Ivy I'arko. The ronsoiation prizes went to I-'iss Grace McDouga.ll and M'- O'C'snnel'. During the- evening a song was pven Ivy Miss Comer. Before leaving all were entertained at supper.

Temnka boys are still responding well to thf> call for recruits, and a large number of good records in families can be quoted. The family of Mr and !\!ig George Davey, of Temnka. may be congratulated upon *he : r record, rout* sons have volunteered. One son. wont with the 3rd lleinfor/'PineiiTS. was wounded at Gallipnli and invalided to New Zealand. .Another son is in tin? N.Z. Rifle Brigade, and is st'll serving at the front. Beccirtlv two other sons have volunteered, but li.ivo been rejected on medical grounds. One of was not deterred by his first reiectiou. and volunteered again, only to be rejected a second rime.

Orton is to hare a day of great excitement oil Wedaesdav nest, when a gift auction and gymkhana will be held in aid of Orfcon's queen candidate in thu ieniuka Carnival. Tlio fcstiv.ties Mill be held in the school grounds, commencing at; half-past t\\ o, and sucli arrangements bave been made as are bound to insure success, provided the weatinr is fine. The people of iho district have given all manner of produce for sale, there will be numerous attract!™ sideshows, ■ guessing competitions and a nrst class sports programme. \fternoon tea will be served at 3 p.m., ami ten. proper at 6 p.m. The afternoon' 3 proceedings will be followed by a concess and dance at night.

Make- this Easter a Kodak one. L«<=t Easter you spent your Easter vacation in the usual way—you have nothing to show for it now—purchase" a Kodak"today and when you come back yen will bring spools of pictures which will always act as pleasant reminders of vour 1916 Easter. Kodaks at all prices from 35s upwards at the Kodak Depot Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildiufs, Timaru. ... '

The interviews between recruiting sergeants and the "Triflors" in Christ-' church (says tlio "Press") have produced some result, about half a dozen registered in the congested brandies of the service agreoing to transfer to the Infantry. The remainder of those seen, however, refused to do so. On<» ii.an who is registered in tlie Ambulance and is wearing a bade;© on his arm notifying all who choose- to loo!; tnat he has enlisted, was approached by a recruiting sergeant a dav or two r<gO, and lu-ged to transfer to the Infantry. Ho was informed that lie was about twentioth on the" list, and as tlio proportion of Ambulance men called up was about one a month, it would bo a very long time baforo his turn came. But, no, ho would not transfer. ''What made you enlist?" inquired the recruiting sergeant, in amazement. "Didn't you do it to serve your country. 5 " "[ have enlisted" replied the mail "and I am going to lot it remain at that." Of men who have registered but have not attended their medical examination, the recruiting sergeants have induced 12 to parado before the doctors, and four of these. have been secured as fit. whilst eight have been rejected as unfit. JVo tra-e.i could be found of 17 men who had gone no further than registering, whilst three others were found to i.e. under and one over age. A man who attended tlio medical examination at the Government Boeruiting Office was dodWed temporarily unlit «ving !o sliglit varicose ro'ns. He is stated to have refused to undergo an operation, and demanded to be put upon the unlit list and so secure a, badge. This tho recruiting authorities refused to do. It is stated that this instanco is by iid meainra an isolated one. "Old friends are best." —Se-lden.'-•' After being before the public for over fifty yeaTs and increasing firmly in demaud all the time. Baxter's Lung Preserver can certainly be called an "old friend." Its reliability as a remedy for coughs., colds, sore throats, or in fact all chest and bronchial troubles, has been proved beyond doubt; and its value as a tonic is indeed wonderful —-just what an invalid requires. Got a big bottle at Is lffcl from your chemist or storekeeper* (1) Tho discover-, or "Coal-Ore" will be welcomed by those who wish to curtail household expenses. "Coal-Ore" is a chemical preparation which when applied to coal and other fuels increases the lasting and heat-giving properties. It is perfectly harmless, odourless, and safe. Coal when treated lasts twice :>s long, thus saving half cost. 6d packets sufficient to treat J-ton, or 2s packets 1 ton', a Laidlaw and Gray's, Safford St. ... If you are contemplating a, holiday this summer and do not wish to travel far ahold, you cannot do better t'nan spend it amidst the novel and enchanting scenery of the famous AYanganui, tho most beautiful river in tho world. Spend a day or two at the popular Piplriki House and at the Houseboat, n magnificently appointed "iloating hotel." -situated in an amphitheatre of beautiful bush-clad "Write A. Hat-rick and Co., Cooks and Government Tourist Bureaux. 2g Lc;s:-. s-trayed-—gone* nono knoiva where. ; Tw':i,-- willi mo yesterday, I do declare. lr racked my eh best, my head wgs-sovo. "It's eione. I'll ne'er soi> ir AYhat'r Not a cough'r YqtiHf-H, i'»r sure: Lost when I used AYooda.' Ponporniint Cure. (3/ AVcods' Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails. (6)