TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16234, 2 April 1917, Page 7

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advises:—''lndications are for northerly winds, strong to a gale, end backing by west to south. Stormy weather may be expected, and rain is provable with snow on tho high country. Ilio barometer has a falling tendency."

~,j) uto^erß' shops wiil be closed. oS.™ Aerii

A. Washer and Co. will hold a clearing sale, to-morrow at 2 p.m., on account of Mr J. Ratcliffe, of Be^oni

Public meetings of householders for the purpose of electing school committees will be held on . April 30th iNominations for the three Timaru •T-?? 1 committees must be made in writing by 8 p.m. on April 23rd.

ji happened at the office of the "Timaru Poet" on Saturday evening, wheji a boy got his fight hand caught in the printing maohine, thereby breaking his wrist, and losing his thumb. The lad bore up *ell, jumped on a bicycle, and holding on J? 1 , one an d, rodo away for nodical attention.

The public are requested by the 'authorities to see that all articles sent through the Post Office are fully nddiessed. ; Articles addressed to persons er firms holding private boxes must eliow m the address the number of the ,*• must be borne in mind that li thouch correspondence may be addressed to persons w'lio have rented private boxes for many years, the mail sorters may be officers quite unacquainted with the names of even the oldest box holders. From Ist June >iext, owing to the many stuff changes mused by the exigencies of the war, the Post Office will be unable to guarantea the delivery into private boxes or correspondence unless the number of the vox is iucluded in the address.

The '"Reliable" is the peculiarly appropriate name under which Miss E. Christie conducts her well established business for ladies' and wear. The name suggests certitude as to quality, and the best of useful lines in Winter hosiery and gloves, to be found on page two, requires to be read with the above title iu mind, to realise the full value. ...

t Nearing a close.—The interest that lias oenta*ed around Cowan's shop during the last fortnight shows that the people of Timaru are not slow to ra)ly round a neighbour 'at a time when "a friend in need is a friend indeed." The fine spirit displayed is evidenced in the fact that the stock, instead of taking four weeks to clear, is to be finished this week. 0"t they go is the order, and the moment is here when the keen buyers wjll find ample satisfaction from every purchase made at Cowan's sale. .v.

•, A Popular Sale.—The colossal sale inaugurated by the leading crockery •tores in Timaru bids fair to eclipse all previous sales -in its line. The reason is the hard marking-down policy which is being followed out, and the Jiujie stocks of goods which Manning find Dawson offer to the public. Now is the time to secure vour wants. Full list in Wednesday's issue. 1 See advt page 3.,... .

' Molasses for winter feed.—Those ' interested in this now popular adjunct, f"v 'ding stork in ivirit,pr montlis . should l oommunicnte with Marim'ne and . , ,I)nwson Ltd., who are now booking n Orders for early delivery. See adyt. "an page 3. ... Don't experiment when you need a tonic, hut got the tried and proved Baxter's Quinine Port Wine and you will not bo disappointed. This tonic builds up the nervous system, feeds and : 6oothes the tired jaded nerves, makes digestion easy, aand restores the lost- " appetite. ; In reputed quart bottles 2s , i6d ©aclt at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings', .; Timaru. Be' sure you get Baxtor's. ....

Last week of Cowan's salo opens 9.30 to-day. "... Don't experiment when you need a - tonic, but {jet the tried and proved Baxter's Quinine Port Wine and you ■ will not bo 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 h 6d" each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ..Be sure you ge(j Baxter's. ... ! Prices reduced to mere shadows for .(the closing days of .Cowan's sale. ...

. Th© Timaru Coal- Merchants Association notify that their yards will; beclosed on April 6bli, 7th and 9th.

A concert and dance to men leaving for the front will be given in the Easing, goodishedj at 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. « ,

The election for a member of the' Harbour Board for the southern part of Waimate is fixed for April; 25th,' and the 10th tho nomination day. /- ■ Mr R. Cross, Maimgatai, lias, received word that Private 16-532, C. C. Orosß was admitted to Walton Thames hospital on March 1,7 th > suffering from slight ear trouble. < Mr Cyril It. J. Ward, acting-Consul for Belgium at Christehurch, acknowledges receipt with thanks of iurther donations to the Belgium Relief Fund, totalling £B7 18s 7d, including Sims Cooper and Co., (monthly) £lO, and Fairview committee, Otipua, per J. K. McCahoa £25 12s 3d. Mr Ward's fund ha« now reached £12,608 18s Id.

A Tycho farmer met with a bad accident late on Saturday night, being thrown out of his trap through his horse shying. Ke lay on tho road for some time, and then managed to crawl to Mr McColl's house. Mr R. McKeown was communicated with and he fetched a dootor from Timaru. The ambulance was afterwards sent for, and the patient brought in to Nurse McArthur's private hosnital. x

A lively interest is expected to be taken in the local elections at Waimate next month. So far there are two candidates for the Mavoralty, namely Councillors G. Dash and G. W. Russell, while signs are not wanting that there will'be a contest for the ,Council, the names of a number of well known business men being frequently mentioned in connection _ therewith. Interest in nmnioiirni affairs has not 1,5 aen so keen for many a day, ,

The annual gift auction and sale of work ill connection with the St. Peter's Church, lemuka, took place at- the Parish hail last Thursday afternoon and evening. The ladies of the congregation had the stalls very attractively prepared. Good business was done fcoth in the afternoon and evening, and the church funds will benefit b.v a fairly substantial Sum, The following were the smallholders :--Pra3uce stalls, Mr nnd Mrs F. Saunders. Fancy and plain work,,Mesdanies Hayhurst, Bil'ton, Aspinnll and Rugg; jumble stall, Mrs E. Chapman: tollie stall. Miss Twentyman and Mrs R. Lee. Afternoon teas, Mesdames James and Talbot. In the evening Mr H. McDougall auctioned the remainder of the poods, everything being Fold at fair prices. The proceeds will bo about £7O. i

| Interviewed in Christchurch, Sir James .Alien said that arrangements would be made ito release from the camps certain men now engaged on home service, in order that they might go ou farms. There were about thirty of them at Trentham. He did not know whether they were ploughmen or were trained in other branches of agriculture, o,nd ho could not say that all the men released would take up farm work. Tho Government certainly would do its best to supply labour for fartns, r out it cculd not compel men to go on the farms: it could only ask them to do bo. The Government, however, might ask Parliament next session to givjs itthe r.pcessary power In the meantime, it could compel men only to take part in military operations,* including working coal and transport operations. On Saturday morning at Mr H. 8., Kirk's brick and tile works a presentation was made to Private H. Osborne, who was down on final leave. Mr H. B. Kirk, in making the presentation, impressed upon all the great netd of every man" doing his best to help New Zealand and the Mother Country. He pointed out, that men going away to fight were fighting not only for England, for if once the Germans got on top they would serve New Zealand worse than all the small countries they had already overrun. Mr Kirk mentioned that five ex-employees had already given their lives in this great struggle.' In referring to Private Osborne, Mr Kirk said he was sure that if bo served his King and country as faithfully as he had served him ho would have rnpid promotion. Private Osborne replied; thanking all for their very useful present, and also for the good feeling alwayji enjoyed at the works by all. Cheers were given, and Private Osborne left: to catch the express for north.

Neil's Fruit Extracts have been used by' the pu'onc for. nearly forty vears They we prepared from the Purest Ingredients and possess the True Fruit Flavour. Price, Is per bottle in the following flavours:—Lemon, Pineapple Limejuice. Raspberry, Cider, Ginger Wine and Herb Beer. We carry a complete stock of Toilet Articles, Patent Medicines, Brushwaro. Sundries etc. In addition to our prices being tne_ most reasonable in town, we give Is in th<> & discount on all cash purchases*. See that you obtain our Cn s h Discount Coupon with each purchase.;,.,

Water Sterilising Tablets— ur.'entl# needed by men at the front. These «- blet Ai-c aVe * fceen appointed by the War Officp for use in all cases where water is hable to be contaminated bv cholera, typhoid or other germs or impurities. They provide a sa!s, pleasant ,and refreshing drink. Enclose a bottle in your next pai eel to the Front Price 2s, from L. B. James, Chemist. Tiipani. ' "Experience teaches/'-Tennyson. Benefit by experience of others get a bottle of that highly-p remedy, Baxter's Lung Preserver Every year thousands of people find a splendid cure for coughs, COUI3 and sore throats. It preserves the health of the lungs, and thus prevents tho distressing; complaints thai are so common during changeable weather. Pleasant to take. Good for young find old. You can put your trust in the treid and proved remedy, "Baxter's " Big bottles Is lOd,. all chemists and stores. ... ;/ / .<

In romance or remnant sasfes half price for first" class articles 'is sometimes heard of, but this .morning: Alston's, who have bought a big job' lot of some thousands of novels, offer genuine 3s 6d and 6s editions from the best outhoro at Is 9d each, or thirteen' lor tfae pound. The list of writers•■may pe seen on pa.ge six,_ arid the novels mav be inspected in one of Alston's : windows, or .in the Book Arcade Department of his Fancy Goods Donot. .i.

j If enough is as good as a, feast, I As pal© prigs and. philosophers, say. ■ We all hope to get that much at least, And without any needless -lelay. But whatever we get must be good, Of quality potent and pure; 1 I More consoling than wealth, and conductive to health, Like Wood's Great Peppermint Cure.

CEREGEN—USED IN NAVAL AND MILITARY HOSPITALS. This alone proves the value of Ceregen in sickness, convalescence, nervous prostration, and all cases of physical and mental exhaustion. Not only Britain but our Allies use Ceregen in restoring soldiers and sailors to health and strength. It proves that Ceregen is British too—it has no German past. Ceregeti contains over 80 per cent: of all-important proteid. If you are in a low state of health, Cereeen will restore your energy and vim. All ribiemists sell all-British Ceregen at . 2s 6d, 4s 6d, 6s 6d, 12s. 12s size contains 8 times amount of 2s 6d tin. ...

. 'Faii; view I' has sent in £1 towards the Plunket Nurse Motor-car - Fund:

. The ,takings at. the K<ed Cross; shop on Saturday amounted to £67 7s 9d., Mr W. Evans has given .£lO 'to the Canterbury Aeroplane Fund, through the Mayor of'Timaru's list! ' charge-of, alleged' perjury against a'Timaru resident will be heard in the Magistrate's Court to-morrow-morning.

A farewell social and presentation .will be lendered to ?Privatea ltegan and Coulter in Ford's granary, Orari Bridge on "Wednesday, at 8 p.m. - -i ■ In the list of names published on Friday in connection with»the settingup of a sub-committee 'at St. Andrews, the name of Mr J. J. McKeown was overlooked.' ■

The general opinion at Kurow is that from tho manned in which. Mrs S+effan's clothing was damaged it would af>pear that this act of vandalism was the work of a woman satisfying 1 a 1 grudge under the cloak of a distorted idea of patriotism. Mrs Steifan estimates the loss at about £l3O. No articles have t>fcen stolen, except 1.2s 6d worth of bacon. Tho perpetrator lost soma blood in smashing a front window. Mr and Mrs Steffan, vho have the sympathy of the people of this district, turned their misfortune to the benefit of tlhe Red Cross, by making a small charge for inspection of'the ruins, and thev have handed ower £2 10s to the Red Cross.

A very pleasant social gathering took plaoe at To Moana. last Thursday night under the auspices of the Presbyterian Young Women's Guild. 1 There was a fcood attendance and the Rev. C. J. Tocker presided. The programme was provided by members of the Guild _and helpers, and was greatly enjoyed. Misses Roafctie, Macsrregor and Gillies, Mrs Martin and Messrs Heron, B. Lagan, and Martin, with _ Miss Sherratt a* accompanist, contributed to tho first part' of the programme, and the second part consisted of a mask concert,, tho oerformers being in costume and wearing masks. A coyple of competitions caused much amusement. Supner was supplied by tlie Indies, and Mi- Gale on behalf of the audience thanked the performers.

The following Is an from letters just received from the DeputyDirector of Medical Services with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, dated London, January 30: —"It is gratifying to know tli&fc the number or medicaflj unfit men arriving from New Zealand is steadily decreasing, and that, with a more stringent examination before embarkation, this number will be reduced to a minimum. The high standard of medical fitness insisted upon for all troops in Franco necessitates extreme care and thoroughness on the part of medical officers. Formerly many rejections on arrival from overseas were from dental causes, but owing to the splendid work of the staff .the men are now £omg forward dentally as well as physically fit.'

Nell's QulnTne Port Wine !s the hart tonic when you feel run down and out of sorts, or troubled with sleepls—noan. It sharpens the appetite, enriches the blood, braces up the nerves, and tone# up the system generally; its prompt action makes it the ideal tenio at this time of the year. In reputed quart bottles. Price, 2s 6d; Is in the £ di* count on all cash purchases. See that you obtain,-, our Cash Discount Coupqn with each purchase. Neill's Pharmacy, Stafford Street South. ..<

"Aftev 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 wondera." This is only one of the many reports wo receive weekly and it speaks for itself. Bottles one shilling, post free, from Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timaru. ...