TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16232, 30 March 1917, Page 7

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised last night :—','The Atmospheric pressure has decreased everywhere, and the aspect is somewhat ominous to north-westward of the Dominion. Present indication? are for increasing easterly and northerly winds, the weather becoming unsettled genernlly, cionding over, with rain . later, the barometer falling everywhere."

A meeting of the Timaru Rowing Club will be held in the shed this evening at 7.45.

The annual meeting of the Timaru Golf Club will be held in Hutchison's rooms at 8 o'clock to-night-

The GeraJdiiie Coznmitteo of Advice' to the Efficiency Board have a few inquiries from men willing to lease land for a crop of _ wheat. Anyone desirous of letting suitable wheat-growing land shpuld communicate with the: County Council's office.

At the annual meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board, held on Tuesday, the chairman, Mr Robert Milligan, reported that the gross revenue received from wharf working for 1916 was much loss than in 1915 —£4462 as compared with £7475. Tho net revenue showed a drop of £'2706.

At Timaru yesterday, before Mr iWjvern Wilson, S.M., Harry Waring, for arrears on a maintenance order, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment unless Itho amount (£4 Is) is paid within three days. Thomas McKay and William John Dwyer, for driving motor cars at an excessive speed were fined 20s and costs. William Pettigrew, John .Rnsmusson,' John. "Underbill, Felix D. Hath away, and Frederick TO. Stewart, for riding bicycles on iho footpath, were each fined 6-t and costs. A small Iwy similarly charged, was convicted and discharged. T'bilip K. Lamb, Morgan Lewis, Thomas Bowkttt, Alexander Ogilvie were fined 10s and costs for riding without lights. Brien Fvcrton, for carrying a person on tho carrier of a motor cycle, was mulcted in the sum' of 20s and costs.

The Timaru Scottish Society held a special children's niglit in the Arcade Cafe last evening. Mr Hector McCiatehy presided, and there was an excellent attendance. A most enjoyable musical programme was given, the majority of the performers having to respond to encores. Items were ciyen as follows:—Children's quartette, Misses R. Munro and Davidson; recitations, Misses Cowles, P. Watson, E. Pedder, and M. Freeman; violin solo, Miss F. Duncan; selection, juvenile orchestra; dances, Misses S. McClatchy, S. Kyle, R. Burns, I. Davidson, F. Duncan, F. Do Joux, Masters E. McClatchy and N. Brown. The pipers were Messrs Hay (2), Auld, and Sheen. The concert was followed by a dance. During an interval in the programme Mr J. Scott, on behalf of the Societv, presented Mr W. Dickson, who is leaving for tho front, with a silver wristlet watch as an appreciation of the services he had rendered at the Society's concerts. Mr Dickson thanked the Society for its kindness.

With to-day's issue we circulate a bill for Carpenter's, drapers, setting forth in detail special bargains for Easter. The premises will be closed from April 6th to ,9th (inclusive), and the late night will be observed, oh Thursday. Tho reductions will be offered for six days only.

"Visitors from the Country"—-are reminded that there is at the present Itime a unique opportunity of combining patriotism and good, business. If in Timaru to-day or to-morrow do • not fail to visit Cowan's clearing sale. He must go to the front —His stock must Co to the people of South Canterbury. Nothing can possibly be clearer than that by securing your requirements at bargain prices your are giving a good citizen a help out. ...

"One Word" —Shop early at Cowan's Bale and avoid the crush. ...

W*ter Sterilising Tablets—urgently heeded by men at the front. These tablets have been appointed by the i\Var Officn for use in all cases whore 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, Tim»»-u.

Grand Easter Show at Thomson's Drapery Emporium (People's Prices) of coats—musquash, coney, tweed, cloth, iur collars, Astrakhan, hydrotite, new and distinguished shapes, both ladies' and misses'; costumes, fur collars and sets, blouses, choice millinery. Underwear—,seo promenade window. Everything now and attractive. Gaberdine dresses 3s lid, to 13s 6d, serges Is lid to 12s lid, 42 to 56 inch wide; everyday goods in any quantity from Is lid; new gloves, new hosiery—Roslyn numbers as well, black, tan, gaberdine colours, nigger, sauterne, Is lid to 4s n •„, Magpficont array Housings, from Is 7sd a full blouse. A special of 16 pieces by the Corinthic—see the designs. Kremlme for underwear; casements; 106 pieces flannelettes in stock, mostly Horrocks' numbers; flannels, including Wellington shrunk and' doctor '■ down quilts, grey shirtings and othersnickel and copper window rods Java and corridor mats from 4s lid 'to 14s 6d, motor scarfs, sports coats—stylish new shapes, velvet hats. We a.ro mak my a genoral display of new goods iusb opened. ...

Neil's Fruit Extracts have been used by the puolic for nearly forty T o,„ They are prepared from the Ruw Ingredients and possess the True Frui? Flavour. Price, Is per bottle in the following flavours:—Lemon, Pineapple Limejuice, Raspberry, Cider, Grocer Wine and Herb Beer. We carry a complete stock of Toilet Articles Patent Medicines, Brushwaro, Sundries* etc. In addition to our prices being the most reasonable in town, we give Is in £ discount on all cash purchaser. See that you obtain our Cash Discount Coupon with each purchase....,

The heavy rain which fell lasfc Saturday has revived the whole of North Otag 0 , after a long speli of dry weather, ■ —(Press Association.)

The Mayor's Y.M.C.A. list has been augmented by £25 from the Totara and Opihi Sewing Guild, and £2 from the Highfield Guild. •

Tko Dunedin City Council decided after a,Jong meeting on 'Wednesday »ighls to carry their own fire and accident risks. The proposal was Carried by one vote.

The price of gas in "Wellington is to be increased next month by 5d per 1000 feet on the present rate of 7s 6d. The reason for yfche advance is the extra cost of labour and material. — (Press Association.)

A public meeting of farmers of : the, Levels County will be held in the Timaru Borough Council Chambers ' toat 1 o'clock, for the purpose of considering a scheme for protecting and carrying on soldiers' farms.

■ At a prize giving by Ithe North Otago Scott Memorial committee last night there was a large attendance. Stirring ■addresses were delivered by the ActingPrime Minister and Mr F. Milner, rector ° f the WaitaW Boys' High School. —(Press Association.) v

At the convention in Auckland_the following officers were elected:—President, Mrs Don, of Dunefan; correspondent secretary, Miss of Christchurch! record secretary, Mrs Evans, of Wellington:treasurer, Mrs Bendely, of Auckland. "

The new agreement between the New Zealand Federated "Woollen Mill Employees Association and New Zealand Woollen Mill Owners' Association provides for a minimum wage of Is 2d per hour, with payment for holidays, and a war Sonus of 2} per cent. The present award provides for a minimum of Is per hour, with a war bonus of 10 per cent on the minimum. The wage for women who have been four years in the mill has been fixed at 32s per week. Association.)

"Medical inspectors of schools admit," says the annual report of the Wellington Centre of the Royal. 'Life Saving Society, "that among those school _ children, who are ' swimmers there is pronouncedly less physical deformity and mental Weakness than among those who cannot swim, and the time has undoubtedly arrived when the Government should he impressed with the urgent necessity of making provision for, swimming and dife-sa.vitrur instruction at; all schools where, facilities exist." .

As will "op seen by advertisement in yesterday's issue the Marino'.- Department warns the public, that it Ls illegal tc take salmon in any rivers in NewZealand, and that any person taking them or having them in possession will be prosecuted. The Department is aware that trout anglers, fishing at the mouths of certain rivers: get salmon on their lines when using spinning bait, and although the taking of salmon has never been legalised, yet the Department has so far not taken any action against anglers getting salmon 'in this way. As however, it has com'o to tho knowledge of the Department that anglers now going specially after salmon, and that some are using unsportsmanlike methods to catch them, and as the. ' salmon spawning season commences at the beginning' c.f April, the Department has decided so strictly pi'oteet them right through the spawning season. Special arrangements are being made toharo the regulations protecting these"--' fish carried out.

The Hon. W. D. F5 .Macdonald attended alargely attended meeting of +he Executive of the North Canterbury Farmers' Union on Wednesday, and spoko. on » the importance, of -wheat growing. At the' conclusion of. his address a motion was passed unanimously:—"That the members of the North Cantcrimrv Farmers' "Union undertake to do-all they can to induce farmers to grow wheat for fnod for the people." The (chairman (Mr D. Jones) paid that the resolution arrived at would not be words onVy, but that every endeavour would be made to give practical effort to it. At a second meeting of North Canterbury farmers Mr D Jones moved a. hearty vote of thanks to the Minister for his exposition of the wheat question-. Personally he thought the Government hnd treated them well He moved: ("That . tlr's meeting thank the Government for all it had done for tho farmers and on hehalf of tho farmers promised to do all..that'was possiWe to give: the country the wheat it needed." Tho vote and motion were carried by, acclamation. Miss Amy Smith Vishes to inform her pupils' that she is going, out o>? _ •town to-day and will resume lessons' after Easter '• Quirk Safety Air-Gas, which has met withjsuch a splendid reception in other parts' of the Dominion, and for Ithe past three months lias been so successfully marketed in Ghristchurch, is about to he pushed vigorously in the South Canterbury district, with headquarters in Timaru. A comprehensive local campaign is being arranged, to include cookery demonstrations on exactly the same srale as are now being conducted in Christchurch. A commencement will probably be -made soon after the Easter holidays. Judging by the succeess which this system of lighting, heating and cooking lias had in other districts, its advantages will be hailed with delight by many of the farming community and eounltry residents of these parts. Certainly all who are on the point of introducing lighting into their homes would do well to a.wait 'the advent of the arrival of Quirk Safety Air-Gas. ...

Don't experiment when yon need a tonic, but pet 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 the lost appetite. In reputed quart bottles 2s 6rt each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. Be sure you get Baxter's. ....

Neil's QuinTne Port Wine is the beat tonic when 7cm feel run down and out of sorts, 1 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 the ideal tonic at this timo of the year. In reputed quart bottles. Price, 2s 63; Is in the £ discount on all cash purchases. See that yon obtain our Cash Discount Coupon with each purchase. Neill's'Pharmacy Stafford Street South. ...

"After 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." This is onlv one of the many reports we receive weekly and it speaks for itself. Bottles one 'shilling, post free, from Baxter' 3 Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...

•fou croii't feel like you used to! The brightness of countenance and agility of limb has given away to a miserable appearance and "don't care" attitude towards everything. _ This is a sure sign that the digestive organs are not doing their proper work. The waste matters that clog the system require removing. "Kurapeptic," prepared from New Zealand herbs, will renew you to your former condition and if regularly taken will keep your system in good working order. On sola ivfc all chemists ana storekeepers. (6)

According to cable advice received in Christchurch the exportation of all confectionery and chocolate from Great Britain has been absolutely prohibited.

. The supplementary roll for the borough of Timaru closed on, Tuesday last with 300 names\ The original' roil lias on it 6168 names, making a total of 5468 which is about one fourth, of the number on the Christchurch roll-

A farmer in the Timaru district has received a bill for £ISOO from the Government for alleged excess war profits The books of this particular farmer have always, been kept by a qualified accountant, and'for the year for which the excels profits are charged they show that he mads a loss.

An opportunity is offered to any one in search of a cheap motor ca.r. In their rooms on Saturday Messrs Morton and Poareon will sell by auction several good oars and.motor cycles, particulars of which can be seen in their advertisement in this issue. The sale commences at 2 p.m.. '

Mr J. A. Frqstick; National Efficiency Commissioner for Canterbury, stated in Christchurch that the Boardj sitting in "Wellington last week, had goneH into the question of which industries 'in. the .Dominion are essential,' partly essential, and non-essential, and had made a, report to the Government on .that basis. The Government, it is expected will make an announcement on the subject soon. ,

A 1 Royal Commission has spent some time inquiring into allegations that the railway rolling stock had been allowed to get into bad condition, during three years to July last, and especially that clanger to the travelling public had existed through piecing carriage springs instead of replacing broken springs, by new ones. The 'Commission has given in its report ? which denies the charges. The running gear off the carriages has always been exceed-: ingly good. Following on the announcement of an increase in the selling price of the Welligton city and provincial newspapers, from the beginning of, next month, the Dunedin and Invercargiil newspaper proprietaries have decided to increase : the price of the daily papers to ljd. On the "West Coast an increase of 2d is announced by the Greymouth and Hokitika daily papers. The "Grey River Argus" states that "if we lose the support already accorded us through tho increase o*f 2d per copy, the paper will cease publication in the near future."'

An advertisement which is published in another column this morning states that the Canterbury Commissioner of the National Eefficiency Board will' sit in Ghristchurch on Tuesday next, and later in TJimaru, to hear such, evidence as may be tendered regarding restriction, continuance or abolition during war conditions, of agriculturat and pastoral shows, amusements, including picture theatres, and sports, including racing. The date of sitting in Timaru will he duly notified. It is desired that those who desire to tender evidence will communicate beforehand with the secretary at Ghristchurch so that proper arrangements; can be made.'

A deputation from tho Friendly Societies' Council asked the Hon. J". A.-! Hanan alb Auckland that the maternity allowance be increased from £4 to £6,*' as in the National Provident Fund. Mr Hanan said that raising the bonus wculd, involve a considerable sum. He' would go into the matter to form on idea; of the amount required. Tho deputation also suggested that afloer tho war the Government should take up the matter of providing medical attention for the whole community. The Government should train up medical men from the public schools and eventually pay (them for their services. The' Minister said he would convey the representations to the Minister of Public Health. ' 'A correspondent writes to tho "New Zealand Herald" as follows:— £ A few days ago I' visited my son's section at Riverhead—he is at Hornchurch,. having been wounded in the Somme battle —and as a description of what I saw there may be instructive to lecruiits leaving New Zealand, I send you some details. I must first of aTt say, "however, that ho left without making any special provision for having his section looked after, merely closing the gate behind him. Well, the first thing I noticed was that the gate was wide open. Next I found that the wires—barb and plain—had been taken off and away from about ten chains of the boundary fence. Thou tihe whare—it was only a poor little shack—where he was going to live the life of a pioneer, was completely dismantled and the material carried away. Even the "few poor tools and pots and pans had been 1 taken, making a clean sweep. Now I think the above conveys a lesson that even he who runs may read; and hope it may be taken to heart by those about to leave in future Expeditionary Forces." •> "Experience teaches."—Tennyson. Benefit by experience of others and get a bottle of that highly-praised remedy, Baxter's Lung Preserver. Every year thousands of people find it a splendid cure for coughs, colds and sore throats. It preserves the health | of the lungs, and thus prevents tho ! distressing complaints that are so common'during changeable weather. Pleasant to take. Good for young f«nd ; ,old. You can put your trust in the treid and proved" remedy. "Baxter's.-" Big bottles Is 10d, 5 all chemists and stores. ... 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 the tired jaded nerves, makes digestion easy, aand restores the lost appetite. In reputed quart- bottles 2s--6d each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre . Buildings, Timaru. Be sure you get , Baxter's. ...