TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16229, 27 March 1917, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

Owing to the great increase in tha price of news printing paper, most of the larger dailies in the Dominion are increasing their price to lid and 2d per copy from April 2nd. Iso increase, will, however, be made in the price i f the "Tiniaru Herald," which, though the largest paper in the South Island, will be sold, iu the meantime, at tha present price of one penny per copy. Owing to the abuormal conditions as to price and delivery in the news printing paper supply, no returns ivill be allowed to town or country agents of the "Timaru Herald" after April 2nd. Casual leaders of the paper :iro therefore requested to place their regular orders with the agents as early as convenient, so as to save disappointment. Mr Bates advised Inst night:—"Present indications are for cold and changeable weather, -with passing showers, particularly in the northern and east coast districts. The barometer has a rising tendency, and moderate to strong' south-easterly winds are likely to prevail." Mr Wooles forecasts for to-day:—■ "Modc-iaie south-east winds, weatheij fair to cloud v e !:

The necessary staff for the municipal jjuarry having now been secured, work Stvas started in the quarry yesterday.

It* Tho Highfield Guild will meet at Mrs {Smithson's residence, Orbell Street, to-morrow at 2.30. A full attendance Is requested.

The Government has decided that Irluring the period of tho war no film jiictures shall be taken in New Zealand by anybody.

In Oamaru a committee consisting fof Messrs. It. Millign, R. Brown, and It- A. Bulkely has been appointed to net as trustees for the management of eoldiors' businesses.

The Timaru High School Board of Governors held a long meeting yesterday, when they sat from 11.30 a.m. till 14 p.m. The business was taken in committee.

The Mayor, (Mr. E. R. Guinness) has received the following donations:—For the Y.M.C.A.: Friend £l, Totara and Opihi Sewing Guild £25. For the Aeroplane Fund: Friend £5, making feLliis total £66.

On Thursday evening, in addition to the gifts already mentioned- in Satur--iday's issue, Rev. P. C. and Mrs Patereon received a well filled purse of sovereigns from the Albury Presbyterian Church.

Tlie Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, Minis ted for Agriculture, was to have .visited Mr James Craigie's farm at Kingsdown on Sunday, but it ,was too wet for him to do so. The Minister visited, Oamaru yesterday, and will return to Christchurch to-day.

At the Borough Council's meeting last night, the borough engineer, re-' ported that the raft on the Bay Tiad again broken its mooring chain in-the last heavy sea and had come ashore. Unsuccessful attempts had been "made to recover the lost moorings iat low [Rater

At Kerrytown last Friday night a largo gathering of his old acquaintances met to bid farewell to 0110 of the oldest lads in Kerrytown, Hughie Hoare, who is going on active service. After sevexal speeches the Rev. Father Campbell presented Mr Hoare with a smoker's outfit, which was accompanied by congratulatory remarks. Mr Hoare suitably replied. He left on Saturday pi'ternoon for camp.

At the Territorial camp at Orari last week, Private Ashley, of Sarah Btreet, had the misfortune to break tho small bono in one of his legs. He vras taken to Geraldino for attention by a medical man, and was afterwards Conveyed to his home in Timaru. In view of the time that Private Ashley (will lose while the break is mending, the men in camp made a collection for liiin which realised £l3 17s lOd.

At last night's meeting of tho Botough Council, the sanitary inspector reported that lie had issued during the past fortnight 21 notices to people to *enair leaking taps. Since the Council has limited tho use of garden hoso to certain hours and made people attend to leaking taps tho pressure on Hie high or levels lias increased ■ markedly, End people who before wore unable to got water now have an abundant supS>iy-

The_ Commissioner for Canterbury of tlio National Efficiency Board, Mr }' rostiok, wrote to the South Canterbury Farmers' Union, pointing out that tho town of Timaru and the Levels County wore the only portions ef South Canterbury where nothing had been done towards setting up committers to assist the Board. At tho executiie meeting on Saturday, on receiving the letter, it was remarked that this 'rlutv had been given to the chairman of local bodies.

Private Harold Hound, who was omtoloyed in the stereo, department of the ''Herald" Office for several years, writing to a member of the staff from Franco on January 21st, says:—"l liave had a wonderful time since joining up—Egypt, England, right through France from Marseilles to Havre . . .

I met my brother in London. I found France very cold. . . T am at present with Lieut. .W. H. Osborne's band, which includes several old' Timaru bandsmen—W. and A., Annand,' Claude Head, and Tom Hawkey—so that t em not among strangers. Hawkey gets tho 'Herald' at times—l saw the hames of several who were drawn in tho ballot. They will bo jn time for the fighting here." He wishes to he Iremem bored to all old friends in Titnaru.

"Time and tide wait for no man." "'Opportunity knocks onoe and passes on."—Those who have not yet_ paid a ■viiit to Cowan's Patriotic Clearing Sale trill have another chance before them on Wednesday morning, when, after Hi ore stock has been brought forward n.nd a line of new goods direct from Loudon has 'oeen opened and marked at cleiring prices, Cowan's doors will egain open upon a freßh ranrre of irresistible bargains, and new life and vigour will he imnarted to this genuine fcacrifical sale. Remember that this business of forty years' standing has to lie closed because its owner is going to ihe front. ...

Neil's Quinine Fort Wine is the best lonic when you feel run down and out bf sorts, or troubled with Eleeplessneas. It sharpens the appetite, enricheß the blood, braces up the nerves, and tones lip the system generally; its prompt notion makes it the ideal tonic at this time of the year. In reputed quart bottles. Price, 2s 6d; Is in the £ discount on all cash purchases. See that you obtain our Cash Discount Coupon with each purchase. Neill's Pharmacy, Stafford Street South. ....

\Vc liavo received a small shipment of Soltona paper and postcards along M itli a general supply of Kodak films. Early application will be necessary to tipcurc "implies Customers' rlevoJo'pirip; and printing work executed promptly nnd with an assurance of the best results possible. The Kodak Depot, Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, U'imaru. ...

Officers and men in training suffer jgreatly from sunburn and wind. dry mess. The trouble manifests itself if dry cracked lips and sore neck and face. I hose who are "in the knew" find great relief in Sydal. This cooling, soothing jelly-like emollient takes' away the burning and the smart and prevents the skin from cracking; and peeling. 2s a pot—-all chemists and stores. 24 "New days are on your track " Btrnal. Though you suffer from a cold or soro throat to-day you will begin +o feel better to-morrow if you start to take Baxter's Lung Preserver at oiv*e This famous tested remedy gives nc\v health to those who have weak lungs or are run down. It is a tonic medicine as well .as a lung preserver. Splendid sor young and old. Pleasant to take end every done benefits. Prove its goodness and reliability now. Ask "tout chemist or storekeeper for a big Is' 10d bottle, but be sure you obtain "Baxter's." ... "NO DESIRE FOR ALCOHOL." So writes one man who had been a heavy drinker for TO years. DRINKO con save your husband, sons, or brother from the drink habit. The treatment is inexpensive. Can be given secretly if dfßired. Booklet in sealed envelope post-free. State if j\Jr., Mrs., or Hiss J,nrly Manager, Drinko Proprietary, 21211, Lamton Chambers, Wellington.

During the month «P January, 24 ounces of gold were produced in the "VVaitaki County.

A social will be held in the Te Moana school on Thursday at 7.15 p.m. for the Presbyterian Guild fund.

Corporal J. Burns, late of the Regimental Band, Timarn, is now playing solo comet in the New Zealand Band at Horncliurch.

A meeting of the committee of the Milford Lagoon Association will be held at 7.30 tomorrow night in; Messrs "VV. E. Evans and Co.'s rooms

The farewell social to Mr H. "Wareing and welcome home to SergeantMajor Ashwell and Rifleman Davey will be_lield in the Milford School on April 4th, instead of March 30th.

Mr H. Palmer, sheepskin and hide buyer, has been licensed by the . Government, and resumes business from to-day in the St. Andrews and Waimate districts.

The Defence Minister is considering the .establishment of a special . Board to deal with applications for financial assistance for'reservists called up by ballot or for voluntary recruits.—(Press Association). Mr J. Donnelly, of Highfield, lias acceded to the reqjiest of a deputation who asked him to consent to bo nominated for a seat on- the Borough Council. 1 James "Wallace has decided that lie will not again offer himself as a candidate.

On Thursday night last, during the 1 absence of Frederick Steffan, a Tyrolese Austrian, and liis wife, their house at Kurow was broken into. Windows, crockeryware, mirrors, and furniture were broken and clothing was damaged. A ; message couched in obscene terms warned the Stefrans to leave the district, otherwise fire would bo used next time, was left on-the door.

Don't experiment when. you need a tonic, but get the tried and proved Baxter's Quinine Port Wine and you will not) be disappointed. This tonic builds up the nervous system, feeds and soothes tho tired jaded nerves, makes digestion easy, and restores the lost appetite. In reputed quart bottles 2s 6d each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. Be sure you getf Baxter's. ... , ;

Neil's Fruit Extracts have been used by the pu'olic for nearly forty years. They are prepared from the Purest Ingredient!; and possess the True Fruit Flavour. Price, Is per bottle in the following flavours: —Lemon, Pineapple, Limejuice, Raspberry, Cider, Ginger Wine and Hepb Beor. We carry a complete stock of Toilet Articles, Patent Medicinea, Brushware, Sundries, etc. In addition to our prices being the most reasonable in town, we give Is in the £ discount on all cash purchases. See that you obtain our Cash Discount Coupon with each purchase...*

Wrfter Sterilising Tablets—urgently needed by men at the front. These tablets have been appointed by the War Offico for use in all cases where water is liable to be contaminated by cholera, typhoid or other disease germs or impurities. They provide a safe, pleasant and refreshing drink. Enclose a bottle in your next parcel to the Front. Price 2s, from L. B. James, Chemist, Trajani. "To be safe., never fee? sure" —Olil Proverb. In time of peace prepare for war—in times of health prepare to ward off the enemy, disease! In .summer weather most people are susceptabla to chills and the resulting coughs and colds therefore a bottle of Baxter's Liicg Preserver should bo kept bandy iii home, shop or office- An occasional dose will do much good—benefit the throat and lungs, and tone up the system generally. "Baxter's" has stood the tent of 50 years, and is still the favourite with people who recognise real merit. Large Bottles, Is lOd, «old everywhere. v