TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CV, Issue 160, 28 September 1916, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised .last evening:— " Present conditions aro for strong and variable winds, easterlies prevailing, arid increasing in force. The conditions are somewhat threatening and unsettled, cloudy and misty weather is to bo expected, with heavy rain in most parts of the Dominion. The barometer will fall further everywhere." Mr Wooles forecasts for South Cantorbary to-day:—"Strong south and south-east-winds, with rain generally; much colder weather and snow on the mountains." The Tiinaru Scottlsli!' Society hold their monthly conceit in the Arcade Cafe to-night. To-morrow evening a social and presentation will bo tomlored to Borb.idior W H. Cartwrght. iu the 'Oddfellows' Hall, Pleasant Point.

Members of the land Purchase Board spent yesterday 211 tLc Foulie districo inspecting land there, wh oh lias been placed under offer to the Government.

The annual meeting of ill© Soc'ety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is convened for 3 p.m. 'on' Saturday next, in Mr C. S. Eraser's office. It is hoped that all interested will attend. Peptonized Beet-, Iron and Wine.—■ A powerful tonic and stimulant and far superior to other products of similar name. Builds up tho system, enriches the blood, and sharpens the appetite. Useful in convalescence, debility, anaemia, nervous exhaustion and etc. Prioo 8a 6d from L. B. James, prescription chemist Timaru. ... A sGve.ro flasli of lightning did damago at Runanga the other day. A Judy, whilst feed ng poultry, had her arm on tho railing of a fence., a post of ivhiclii was smitten into splinters. Tho lady \vas struck on the- arm, tho member becoming paralysed. Tlw tops of chimneys in an adjacent cottage were knocked off and tho br'eks sent -'lying in all direct'ons, while the foundations "were severely shaken. The family were.at a meal at • the - time, and received a shock afc tho unexpected bombardment o tlieir homo with bricks and mortar. • liidispensib'le for the to : let is "Sydal" n softening, soothing, refreshing emollient that preserves the natural clearness and transparency of the skin and keeps both hands and face in perfect condition. Lades find it del ; ghtfully eoothing on hands, arms, and faco aftei-a-jaunt in + o the country or down to tho seaside. 2s 6d buys a three months' 6ui>dl.v. At all chemists and stores. (3) Fruit clrinlvs made with Baxter's Essences have tho +ruc flavour of the ripo fruit, pure, cooling and refresh ng. Each bottle makes six pints of-■■ syrup, the different flavours being lemon, raspberry, cherry, cider, piieapplc,' limo ju co and soda, and giner wmo. | Bottles one shilling each, all chemists and stores or from Baxter's Pharmacy, L Tlieatro Buildiucs. Tmnru, ,„

Mr Ernest J. Protheroo has recover■ed from a somewhat serious illness.

i; A patriotic dance takes place tonight in the Assembly Rooms commencing at 8 p.m.

Additional enlistments received by (Major Kennedy at Geraldino arc those of Kenneth Mackenzie of Mount Peel, and James Mulvihill of To Moana. I s The Coroner returned a Terdicfc that tho fire which occurred at Waiuku on -August 29, destroying four shops, was '{wilfully caused, but there was no evidence to show by wl'.doi. - The Arbitration Court's award in the iWelington slaughtermen's dispute em--Bodies the existing agreement in all particulars with tho addition 01 2s ,6d -per hundred war bonus. The award operates for tnv> years from Monday. Tho Timaru Tennis Club will open itheir season to-day. The president (Mr W. Hindmarsh) will provide afternoon Jtea, and the trophies will be presented ?&> those who won them last season. ■"■ A counter petition is being got up ior presentation to the Tima,ru Borough Council, in opposition to the one rpresented at. the last meeting of the Coiin-; :;<cil askiuo- for an oxtension of the Sunday bathing hours. 1 Tho ConciVatioTL CcuncTL, at Christchurch, dealing with tho farriers' award, agreed to an increase of a halfpenny an hour in floorman's wages. Tho agreement is the same as the Auckland one, made in Mai-eh. The Commissioner suggested that as the Dunedin application would bo heard coon a Dominion award should bo sought. At the Magistrate's Court in Timaru yesterday, before Mr V. G. Day, S.M., judgment- with costs for plaintiff was given by default in the following cases: .—Moodv, Annand and Co. (Mr W. D. Campbell) v. A. G. Haines, claim £lO Os Od. Do Lambert Bros. (Mr O'Brien) v. G. Black, senr., £1 6s 6d. If sufficient pupils can be got, the Temuka Technical School Committee propose organising a class for instruction in shearing. Two or three havo applied and if eight or ten more applications can be got arrangements will be made immediately. Mr Collins is a thoroughly efficient instructor and young men would do well to take advantage of this opportunity of procuring his tuition. Itif J. G. Leckie, as Inspector of fisheries, has received instructions from the Marino Department regarding the taking of whitebait from the Opihi Oliver. The instructions state that the practice of Europeans and Natives in using groins and set nets to rake .tho ■whitebait in this river is illegal. It ;l>locks the fish from going up the fiver, and directs them into nets which are set to catch them. It has been decided that persons using groins or set jaets are to be cautioned, and that if they continue the practice legal proceedings will bo taken against them. : To bo taken in imagination for a trip through other lands without the jghysieal exertion or monetary expense <ihtailed by going personally, is a source of pleasure to most people. A rare treat of this kind is promised for to-night when the Rev. H. B. Hughes, M.A., 8.D., will tell a fine story of his experiences in the South Sea Islands, Canada, and the United States The lecture will be given in the Baptist Church, "Wilson street- There will bo no charge for admission, but a collection wiii be taken up in aid of the Sunday School. ''■'! Laugh and the world laughs with you, rub and you rub alone, because <l No i Ilubbing Lanndry Help'' washes all c'.othes spotlessly clean wthout rubbing or injury. We stock it in Is cartons. M.P. Stores. (3)

... Mr E. C. "Worth, psychic clairvoyant, may be consulted in tho Foresters' Hall, Wainiate, to day and Friday, between 0.30 a.m., and 5 p.m.. and on Saturdav Between 9.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. To"morrow evening commencing at 7.30 Mr Worth will give public psychroinetric demonstrations. Admission to the public meeting will be Is and the private consultations a fee of os will bo charged. By an error it was previously stated that Mr Worth had taken b studio in the Arcade, Timaru.. His time will now be very much occupied Hi other centres and particulars of his visits to Ternuka and Pleasant Point ■jre advertised. For washing woollens, linens, musOms, and mechanics overalls try "No Rubbing Laundry Help." Is package does seven weekly washings. "Will nob injure the finest fabrics. £lO guarantee. Manning and Dawson. n\ : Everyone praises Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure, for it is -fcbe one corn cure that positively removes corns without pa : n or cutting. If it fails—your money back; it's simply this, you cannot have corns and use Ruby Corn Cure too Price, one shilling, postage free, from* Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Building* Timaru. ... "' It is cheering to see so manv thrifty families paying spot cash for seven weeks' supply of "No Rubbing Laundrv Help," the total amount being one Bhilling net. Timaru grocers. (o) The easiest way to conquer a man is io make him comfortable, and the easiiest way to make him comfortable is to keep h's liver right. i n other words eive him a dose of KURAPEPTIC, tho guaranteed cure for all sicknesses arising out of Dyspepsia. (2) Lawn mowers ground, reset, cleaned nn:l repaired. Wood's Cycle Depot ■undertake this work, and for years past liave specialised each spring in lawn mowers, and have been very successful on al! sorts of machines. They have installed a special lathe for grinding the blades to the knife after the bearings have been adjusted. Prices vary according to the size, type, and condition of the mower. Owing to the ehortage of skilled labour, price of petrol, and. conditions of awards, they do not- undertake to fetch machines nor deliver them. -..

-There are two lW= of people who don't know a gooa chug when they see its those who think it is too cood to be true, and those who thiik it is so good that perhaps it might be made better. If you try KURAPEPTIC vou will find nothing could be made tetter os a cure for dyspepsia. (4)

!B jo iiopcns 01$. Suhq ojoip). jjc jco ( q fear, < ■ • A sense of misery his visage haunted, ■Which said as plain as whisper in the .£v. .■••. ear,.: ,-,..• £:- "With 'flu' he's haunted." jßut I will not repine a Utile bit, * Woods' Peppermint Care is wanted. Jfe took some —now he's well and fit. J The "flu" nvaunted. (9)

- Corns are very painful. If you suffer from them you ihonld got'Progandra —a sure cure. J£ you know a friend who suffers from corns, mention Progandra—ls at chemists and stores. 138

| A CONFESSION. -Lots of people are sceptical about DRINK.O. I was, too. at first. But seeing is believing. I know dozens who have, been successfully cured of the drink habit. Why not for f:eo booklet describing this inexpensive but sure remedy. Can be £i\en secrotly. Write me to-day. Lacy Manager, Drinko Proprietary, UI2H, Lambtou Chambers, Wellington.