TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16230, 28 March 1917, Page 7

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised last night:—"Little change in the atmospheric pressure is anticipated at present, but a falling tendency may be expected shortly."

Mr "Wboles forecasts for to-day:— "Moderate north-east winds; weather continue fine."

Mr Atwill has now. decided not to r-ontest thel Waimate Mayoralty. Sofar Mr Geo. Dash is the only candidate.

The only enlistment received at the Timaru Defence Office yesterday waff tha/t of Robert A. Burrell, . farmer, Gave, single.

At the Christehurch ram fair, Mr N. M. Orboll, of Mt. Harris, sold 44 (flock 1 B.L. rn.ms at an average of a little over £6 each.

Mrs Priest desires to thank ' Miss McLean for a donation elf £5 and Mrs Hv. Scott for a donation of 10s, towards the expenses of her guild.

Tho rainfall at Terouka for Saturdnv mid Sunday was 183 points, which with tho 30 -points registered on \VodjKsday, makes the total ra.infnll for tho over two inches. At Winchester TBO po'its Ml on Saturdav and Snnclar. Tlie fall at Christchurch. 1.4 indies, vrvs .tho henv'ost since February of 1916 At Ashburton over 2 inches foil

A Prosa Association telegram from .Wellington says that the Wellington boi.ennak«ns' Union was fined £2 on <h,u-o;c3 of inciting its members to ber com© parties in an unlawful striKe while bound, by an Arbitration Court Award. Counsel for the defendant union adrnittod that a technical strike had occurred owing to the Union's mistaken belieif tliat overtime could be prohibited.

At Auckland yesterday a deputation waited on 'elm Hon. J. A. Hanan, headed by Mr Richards, secretary of the Waterside Workers' "Union, and asked for a remission of the sentence on Oliver Noakes, a member of the union, who is undergoing eleven months' imprisonment for conduct calculated to interfere with the loading of a vessel and using threatening language 'to another wateride worker. It was urged that the sentence was excessive. Tim Minister said he did not approve in general d? interfering M-ilch the decision of Stipendiary Magistrates. Tit Noakes's case an appeal had been iodized that closed his mouth, nut he would oblain documents find the matter every consideration. The Minister was asked to expedite the hearing ot the appeal.

At the waling stock sale on Monday v.Rh in.st., a gift auotion of stock 'and prodiico was held by which the Ladies' J ntnotir: Guild benefited to the amount of £.„-, , s gd. On« fat wether realised £0 in oh bids, and was finally purchased by tho N.Z. Refrigerating Co. for £2. -The, remainder of the stock n ; ii,l produce brought in £2O 2s Bd. The Guild is indebted to the following for rash donations Acton £1 ss, Pa-nt-u- £l, T. Tilson 10s, J. Cormack j ]>.)s: and to tho following for gifts for k notion--Fat lambs, Messrs 13. Withell, Cnmpbci, Gallagher, Beoklev. Sawle. 'Jones, and Dily \ each, Mr Macdonald 2: fat ewes. Mr J. Johnstone 3, Messrs Giddings. Oliver and Guinness Bros ? erch. Mr G. Ross 1.: fat wethers, J. Withell and Wallace 1 eneh; Mrs Clement,! pair geese; Mr G.King, in f^vh : M ; «<! Forsvth. 2'marrows;' Mrs Oliver, 6 bofttles chutney arid 1 case' of tomatoes A few sheen' have been promised for auction, at the next sale. Mnnv thanks are due to nil who so willingly helped to make, the sale a success

Cowan's sale is again in. full swing, new goods havo been taken in and are to go at sale prices. A list of special cuts will be found on page one of this issue. ...

For Easter week, Thomson's have received marvellous openings—direct purchases and from the factories. Circular sac covert and gaberdine coats, tweed do., special price; sports coats, real musquash, gaberdine, hose, buttons, gloves to match dresses, hair nets P for ;ijd; grey worsted, navy serge, end gaberdine costumes, choice styles; real China laces much in evidence • iur collars, gaberdine and millinery hats, 20 to 2-5 children's coats, skirts, splendid blouse lino Is 7*d and 2s 3d iud blouse length—wonderful value new good designs; blankets, quilts! rugs both in men's and furnishing khaki handkerchiefs 2 for Is Id, four o clock cloths 3s 6d, 4s lid; well cut blouses 3s 3d up; superior all wool Barges, naps, gaberdines, for dress department from 3s 6d; woven underwear, Roslyn mills and others; shrunk flannels, boys' suits and caps very right, new suitings. ... >- _^y

Don't experiment when you need a ■honic, 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 the tired jaded nerves, makes digestion, easy, and restores tho lost appetite. In reputed quart -bottles 2s 6d each at Baxter's.Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. Bo sure you ge'b Baxter's. ...

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

Entries for the Mackenzie County A; and P. Society's show at Fairlia oh Easter Monday, close to-morrow.

A general meeting of the Timaru Retailors' Association will be)held in the Soldiers' Institute at 7.30 this evening.

The monthly social of- the Scottish Society will be held in the Arcade Cafe, to-morrow night at 8 o'clock.

A social will bo held at Te Mpana. tomorrow night in aid of Presbyterian biiild funds, commencing at 8 o'clock.'

The British Government advises that the matter olf prohibiting the impoi'tation of fruit to Britain is not yet decided, but in the meantime fruit for the Navy will be admitted, including gifts from the oversea Dominions.— Press Association.)

In answer to inquiries as to procuring the charming song "Molly" recently sung by Mr G. H. Andrews in the Theatre Royal, and composed by Mrs May Burnes Loughnan, it is stated that the song was taken !to the Old Land for publication bv Mr P. Dawson, but owrng to the war lohe issue has been held up.

i e i J Red ? r 2 ss sh °P f ° r stables will be held next Saturday. Eggs are very much wan<al even two or three are weoome to help to make up.a dozen. Oakes also are wanted. No eatable of a.py sort is too small to bring, and to give somethmg is a simple way of doing something for thoso who are doing so much for us.

A Mil.tary.Medical Board comprised of Lieutenant-Colonel Diamond (Christchurch), Crawshaw Lieutenant Wynn-Williams, and Oaptaan Najicarrow (Christehurch), (dental surgeon), sat in Timaru Yesterday* ihey examined a larco number of men. They will sit here again to-day, and conclude their present sittings tomorrow-. . °

Tr3 £•■ i-™ ,er s Arwtian Temperance Union a Convention now sitting at £uok!and appointed Mrs Peryirian, 0 f ioit Chalmers, editor and lousiness manager of the "White Ribbon." The Convention received a deputation from the New Zealand Alliance and passed a resolution urging the Government to totally prohibit.the salo of liquor during die war and for six months afterwards

. As a result of an Australian organiser s visit to New Zealand with, the object of securing a closer organisation of men employed in tho meat industry, a conference of delegates, reprosenrincr ..,]] .sections in meat and allied trades, assembled in Wellington yesterday. Fifty, one were present Mr John Rigg presiding. A resolution'was adopted "That this Conference affirms the desirableness of amalgamation." A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and the conference adjourned till to-day.

Tn a letter to the Waimate Borough Council read at last night's meeting, Major Francis stated that though he would not stand for reflection as mayor of Waimate on account of his military duties tying him' to Wellington, he proposed to accept re-nomina-tion for, the Timaru Harbour Board, as' the chairman and members had requested him to do so. The meetings of the Board wore onlv held monthly and there was not likely to be any matter to be dealt with of special hr.portar.cp to the' Waimate district, and the financial policy had been settled for tho next twelve months, consequently there was not the same objection to his being an absent member'' - -

, A public mooting'under the auspices of the Christian Temperance Union, at Auckland last night passed a resooition urging the Government to yield' without further delay to the widespread> and frequently expressed demand for tho appointment of women police, in order that young people in the community may share in Ihe proven advantages'so afforded in manv parte of and other countries". Also urging that, as tho right to elect logically carries the right to bo elected, the Government should take, without delay, steps to remove the obstacles in the way of women entering Parliament, nnd a!*"* t.r>.tbf"V ' sp'rtn'nnr ■■. na Magistra tcs, Justices of the Peace and Jurors.

; Court Southern Cross A.0.F., held the fortri-ghtly meeting last evening, I Bro. J. R. Thickott C.R. presiding j over a fair attendance. The Woodwards reported that the sick brethren whom they had visited since last meet-i were mostly much improved in heaiith and one has since dcola.red off the sick fund. It was reported by Bro. T. Harr's, that at tho meeting of the District - Court on March 22nd it was/ decided to let the matter of coming tinder the "approval" of the Government National Provident Fund (including maternity benefit), stand over for the next six months, also that they were opposed to the scheme of dissolving the New Zealand Foresters Guarantor Association. The following- were elcrlbed unopposed to the various seats of office for the ensuing term—C.R., Bro. A. C Jones; S.CR-. Bro W. Jaquiery; S.W., Bro H. Parfdot; J.W., Bro. J. Mason; 5.8., Bro. J. Gliddon; .T.Bry-Bro. J. Burford; A.S., Bro. R. S. Griffiths; M.S., Bro. P. Coa.tes. Arbitration committee, Bros. E. J. 'Barton, J. W.ilds, W. W 7 erry, G. Cox, J. C. Tren grove, J. Logan, W. J. Harden, J. T. Ellis. H- Tom-cliffe, R. F Provan, S. Cornish, and J. N. Jarvis. Investigation committee, Bros H. W) Parfoot, S. .Cornish a.nd J. Gliddon. (The retiring C.R., Bro. J. R. Thicket, insfaled Ms-successor, Bro A. C. Jones, who in turn installed his subordinate officers with the Tisval impressive ceremonv. It was deckled that tho retiring C. R. V> nresentd next Court ivrdit with a P.C.R. certificate, no""k ribbon and emblem, and that his name be placed on -+-It> R«Rpoet Board. Accounts were passed for payment.

"Afte'r three years of suffering I am pleased to say I am practically free from corns, due to the use of your wonderful Ruby Corn Cure—three bottles have worked wonders." Tin's is only one of the many reports we receive weekly mid it speaks for itself. Bottles one shilling, post free, from Baxter's Pharmacy; Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...

Water Sterilising Tablets—urgent! * needed by men at the front. Theso tablets have been appointed by the War Office for use in all cases where water is,liabV_ to be contaminated by cholera, typhoid or other disease germs or impurities. They provide a sa'e, pleasant and refreshing drink. Enclose a bottle in your next parcel to the Front. Price 2s, from L- B. James, Chemist, ,Tim»*Ti.

Neil's QninTne Port Wine is the best tonic when vou feel run down and out of sorts, or troubled with sleeplessness. It sharpens the appetite, enriches the blood, braces up the nerves, and tones up the system generally; its prompt action makes it tho ideal tonic at this timo of the year. In reputed quart Dottles. Price, 2s 6d; Is in tho £ discount on all cash purchases. See that you obtain our Cash Discount Coupon with each purchase. Neill's Pharmacy, Btafford Street South. ...

Don't experiment when you need a tonic, but get tho tried and proved Baxter's *>uiu)ine Port Wine and you will not bo disappointed. This tonic builds up tho nervous system, feeds and soothes tho tired jaded nerves, makes digestion easy, a.njid restores the lost 1 appetite. In reputed quart bottles 2s6cl ear-h nt Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre i'u l'liiifcs, 'i'imaru. Be sure you get Baxter's. ~,