TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVII, Issue 16617, 23 August 1918, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Baies advised last night:—"Present ind.'iraiions are for west :o south winds; weather unsettled and cloudy with rata following generally: falling li.ironiett-r everywhere., but rising in the south within t.v. enty-four hours " Mr Wooics forecasts for to-dav — •'•Mo'ierate to fresh westerly to souUmtSv winds. weather '.:ocomii:ji cloudy and unsettled, with a iMos;.oct of so'iu? rain."

The band of the 2nd (S.C.) Recfment will give a sacred concert at the limaru Hospital grounds, on Sunday cest, commencing at 2 pm

The, Chief Posiznast-v advises that/ the mails for the United Kinsdan* which left New Zealand or. the 4tli July, have arrived snfelv at their ticsi tinatiOH. ' i

3fr Jas. Lamb's property, situate*., Rathniore Street, which -was submitted/ to auction Ja(st Saturday i, y cssr 4» A. Washer and Co.. has been sold by*tha firm afc a satisfactory figure. ')

To-night Mr G- Bell, M.P. of Canada* will deliver an address in the "Dominion} Theatre, Tcninka, when lie will tell of) the results of prohibiten in Canada/ A collection will bo taken up to defray) expenses. i As a result of the combined efforts! or the Sandictowa g'uld and Churda Council, culminating in a mest ful dance and social at Sfc. schoolroom last week, the Heu will benefit <io the extent of £3O 14* 9d.. J '£ speo'al effort is being made by the combined Tennis Clubs to makt£ attractive their danco next Friday iuj tho Assembly Rooms. Good musie has been obtained, and tickets may bet had from, members, the dress be"iiff ffamie??, or optional. The oliject o? tho dance is to assist the Red Cross*

The Ciiurch of England Military; Affairs Committee kavc just cabled'. Home the sum of £MK) for CliuicV Army War. work, including" *l:e tion of e»gfa.t new Jauts at tiie battles fronts, vjz:—"Jlanawatu," "Eiihau£ County," "le Aroba-Kako," "Tawi4 naki," "Auckland No. 3," "?.<2ira4 rapa/' "Wanganui Jockey Club,''- and! "Levin" Church. Army Huts, " <

A Press Assocaiaon message froi<£ Levin states that the body of A. Ji Harding, first assistant at iho Levii School, was found in the .Domain yefci terday, "with a revolver by his side. The deceased lcfc a note stating his intension to take his life, owing ta fear of consequences of insomnia. Ho was a popular teacler and a prominent athlete.

An opportunity to hear a lecture cf unusual interest will be given t«» the people of Tim&ru on Monday night-. when> Mr James Craigie, M.P.. will deliver his celebrated lecture on Kodpij. Burns. As Tiniarn people know, Mr Craigie has won high praise as a Burns enthusiast,'and his lecture is in gre.it demand. He has already visited many of the centres in the Dominion, anil next month is to go to Auckland, wh<?ro great preparations are heing made f-ir the occasion. Mr Craigie has also been invited to -visit Ausftalii. for ""the purpose of lecturing on Burns, but at present he cannot see his way to do-so. His neighbours, no doubt, will appreciate the opportunity of hearing him, and doubtless a verv large audience will sather at the Theatre ItDyal on. Monday-

A meeting of the Committee of the. Lady Liverpool Fund in connect-un with the South Canterbury Copper Trail was held in the Council Chambers yesterday. There was a large attendance, Mr TT. C. Raymond being »n: tho chair. Sub-commitees were appointed as follows:—Finance, Mcssra W. C. Baymond, E- D. Gucs, and Geo. Granger; organising, Messrs B. H. Tripp, H. Goodwin, E. D- Giles, Isaacs, Geo. Andrews. B- C. Heron, F H. King, G. B. Bins, 3F- CUssold, E. Howden, J. W- Scaley, and it. J< dues: entertainment, Movssrs A- iU Jamicson, H- Kennedy, T. V. Crowe, J. P. Murphy, H. Naylor, and G. HAndrews; publicity, Messrs H. Goodwin and B. C. Jones; president M* Jas. Mating; vice-president, Mr TV. C Bapinond; secretary, Mr Harper; assistant secretary, H. H. Fraser- Is was stated by Mr Fra*cr flnt Ae Christchurch Executive hoped to rajsa about £25,000 by tho effort and South Canterbury's quota wouli* bo £4OOO, Over £ISOO was to bo given in priw* and South GuitJarhury would participate in these. It was left to the organising committee to arrange for dividing the district :nto sections, and report to a general ewnimitte© meeting to Iks held on Saturday. Tlie cliairmen of the vanoupsub-com-mitiecs were appointed an Exeeu.-.vo. Tlie committee are arranging for s. visit from the Christchwrclii PraimmiiM Companv early in Sfeptembsr sind entertainments are :<■•» being organised in connection w»«h tha fund.

The Tyrol Luncheon and Tea Booma the oldest established luncheon loonia in Tiraaru, have been taken over by Miss Dew, who has been manager for Miss Bead at the Stafford Tea Booms since the latter left Timaru. Miss Dew intends to maintain tlii Ir.gn standard of tho Tyrol for dainty, well cooked, well served meals, and cnjovablo morning and afternoon ie». and sko intends to five the business and particularly the kitchen personal attention. The rooms are large, .yc» lit, artistic, and make a cosy PevtJua; for luncheon or light icfrcHlunents. Special inglenenks may be for parties without extra, charge, and r-vcrv convenience will be placeu at the "disposal of guests. The rooms vrl\ open dailr from to-monow from iO a.m., Sautters till 10 p.m.. and woefc davs to 7 p-m. The lift will be ava !- nWe daily and also on Satnrdav evenings. It*-s the intention of the new proprietress to leave nothing undone m make the Tyrol a desirable restaurant for all and a convenient afternoon ty. room for towrMolk and cenntry visiters....

Are von in search of a delicious suppers Well uiv friends, oonie along to St \ndrews fancy dress bail. ~.

I Thomson's liavo a rivalry at pre- § sent to secure the windows for exposi- | ' tioa of tlie new Roods. Tiie millinery | so reallv beautiful we bare liad to I give pride of place to that, but tho I voiles the dresses, the costumes and | blouses will come on again more con- | cp'cuouslv. More tobralco*?, uu;te fas* | and ssood. cheeks, self creams, blues. J browns, pink, aavv, stripes, etc. Most | tasteful tailored costumes Tiill endei- | vour to display, still in the boxes, g Sparklinc dress materials, coat frocks, . crepes from IOJd. splendid underwear, | Fuiji silks 4s lid. Jap. tweeds Is {i§d, | and that reminds us we have, | ands of pounds -worth of sound goods g bavc held at old prices. Oil baizes Is | 7'.d. present price at the Lancashire | maker's 2s stripe sirions from I 9Jd. whiJo nurse cloth 31 inch Is Old \n>—all right for calico jumpers. CVmo to Thomson's if von wish economv reliabilitv and a bright liandi-ome stock. ..'. Mr J. C. Powell, coal and prodiico | dealer, announces tliat he is removing r his business from North Street to , - StaiTord Street, next to "VT. Gilchrist, i butcher. ... 5 Mr Percy T». Davics lias been re-* quested to arranec a popular oiit-eriainJ limit in aid of ihe r.orih-cnd "Red '><•<,- shops at ihe Theatre Poyal. Friday - 0.-iober 2.lth. and promises soroetin.,, auite novel and spectacular, incluiliif ••he latest creari"tis of bill* cit«l.-> ; '."-ion*. Mi?< F'or.i *>*i:iw '«-«« '(f-'od x ;-?r =«rviccs ;s asiisiiajj; ballet dancing. ... j, si

A P»ed Cross tennis dance in the Assembly llooms is advert is3«l lor tlie 30th inst.

The Y.M.C.A. Shops in the Arcade irid bo open tins afternoon and from U to u to-morrow.

Pupils attending any school in South Cuniurhnry may uc candidates lor ine AVairaatb High .School JJo;ud s [scholarships. An advertisement on page 1 invites applications for examination.

At New Plymouth yesterday a decree n.si was granted in two divorce caies. lu one ease the parties w<v:.j Aiv.ivcw .toliu Harlaud ana Amy Hurland v.ith \Y. V. H. Kobinson of Tiuiiiru co-respondent.—(Press Association.)

In response to several rogues-s the South Canterbury orchestra have decided to repeat the concert given by them sumo timo ago in the Theatre Poyal. The concert wil be given in .AVcelcv Hall, on Friday 304 i inst The cicluvtra, under tho conductorship of Mr Dephoflr.Jias been practising some fine overtures, and two of these with other p : cces will be given. ,Mr Labbe, the violinist, and other musicians will ass.Si tho orchestra, and a very goof! musical evening is promised.

Tho puhlic. are reminded of the children's dance, in aid of the Plunket Society, to be held in O'vrr.pia iolp.orrow afternoon, from 12.30 to 5.30 A big attendance is assured, and the large crowd of children in artistic and novel costumes should present a gorgeous spectacle. Tho Plunket Society is in urgent need of funds, and it is ■unnecessary to dwell upon th-.- importance of its work, which the casualtiepf the war have made creator than evfir. Cash donations will ho welcomed l>v the committee. It is to Vuti'dfiraiood that the notice in tho advertisement, . "2* and a bosket." does not mean a basket for each child. Ira* one from eacjh family.