TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVII, Issue 16618, 24 August 1918, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr TJaies adrisoj last night:—-•J're-sent- indications are for westerly to southerly winds. Cloudy .ami . unsettled wfatbor is probable, w.lh ram in most parts of ilio Dominion. T'i.« barometer is unsteady, with a fal'iug tendency.'" "Moderate to sirong easterly to I southerly winds, weather colder wiU» § lain at times," is Mr Wooles's lorimsS 9 for to-day. B A very successful bazaar entertain- g meat was held at Craighead Si-liooi <m § Thursday, by which t2ie fuuds ior tho | T-inaru North Red Cress shops f cugmented by £S2 14 -. Wednesday nest, 251; inst.. is Woc.iliury Day at ' Our Hoys' Geraldine. when many attraction* wvl hj? offered. Cakes, hams. ogii-:, .-hi'iiren's frocks toys, etc. Buyers will be most welcome. The attractive display of spring -mti tim'icer footwear at Somer's Cookii:i.«i Mouse, as exhibited iu two lanje windows, has drawn forth exclamations • f admiration. The display has mv-.r been equalled iu this part of the l>ntuiiiion.—,T. \Y. Router, Proprietor <-f the Busy Boot Stores. ... TRIED jiND APPROVED Si! J. Madden, R.O.MG., etc..-*j§f Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Justicigß of Victoria, while delivering in a case in wh'ch an inferior substi- I tuto had been pushed as "ju r as co<ml" * I ns the GENUINE SANDLit EOCA- I LYPTI EXTRACT. said - 1 an articlo is commended to the publio 1; by roason of '"cs good quality, it is not g j permissible to imitate any of u s f oa . jf tures," and he prohibited further sub- § ! stitution. When using a medicine, js | is "good Quality" that you want, and I SANDER'S EXTRACT is always !,ene- ® fici-'. A tri-1 will r.t oneo convin<-,> I vo-i. that there is no "just as good." f Kprauso SANDER'S EXTRACT is t' A y. only eucalyptus preparation _prepare«w»s exclusively from the leaves; it is sn»- ' fc rially refined by 9> lder's processer., | : nnd eontcins bar'if'd by-products. I ! If you [ will have and effects. 8

J'lio AN Islington Education Board Las to appeal for all teachers tailed up for service in its district-.

The members of the Band of the 2nd (S.C.) Regiment remind the public that F-acrcd concert will be, given by the Band at the Hospital Grounds tomorrow, commencing afc 3 p.m.

Attention is clrawn to the advertisement of services in St. Mary's Church to-morrow, the 32nd anniversary of the consecration of the nave, The offertories of all services will bo devoted to the reduction of the de'afc. The preacher v-ill lie tlio Ilev. J. H. Rogers.

S'nce the Y.M.C.A'. removed to th'oir new rooms "n the Arcade, tbe business done each Satnrdnv lias been s'.eadily Jrtereas'iijr. Produce nnd anc articles ?eut in, find rcodv buyers. The< public still recognise that the Y.M.G.A. is (Vino; an exceedingly good work, and ■>A-li''e the wnr lasts v-ill' the A'l are again invite:! to sss'sfc the will : U'r belpc-s at the Hutment in t] is Arcade to day.

Tlie AYnimataltlai School Committee Las arranged to bold a progressive card tournament (with substantial prizes) and a dr.nee in the Caroline Bay Hall rext Wednesday evening, the object being to augment; the school funds, which there has been a heavy call in connection with tlio building of a new open-air classroom. Pupils of the, school and members of the committor Lave tickets for sale.

At a meeting of the North Otaga executive of the lied Crop's Society, the copper trail idea was discussed suggestion!* were made for obtaining money, among tliem be-ng a jumble, sale of furniture, (everybody has some that they no longer want.), and collection and Tale of .scrap iron (in town .and country). North. Otago is asked to provide £3OOO.

'i'lie Advance AYaimate Association Laving coi<udeiod tlio matter at a well attended meeting, decided not ■t 0 merge into the South Canterbury Development League, but to retain, its identity- and continue its present activities and methods, and link up, with the South Canterbury DevelopmentLeague by voting a sijm of money and securing representation on the- League.

The Temuka Caledonian Society held ■their fiv.nl Ingleside on Thursdny* evening in the Drill Hall- There was a splendid attendance, about 100 couples haing on the floor at the dancing. The music was supplied by Messrs Donmthorne and Jphnson. Mr W. Lawlor assisted T>v Mr "W. MrCallum, acted as M.C. Mrs 3D. Booth- was in charge of she refreshments, a feature of which -jvas the hare' soup, supplied by Mr C. j[. Street, The Ingleside was a great success.

- T'l ensi )nfc gathering assembled at ''Roniiy-Rig." Sb. Andrews, to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs 31. Catherwoocl farriilyj on their retirement from weir farm. The evening was spent in Sard-rclayinp-, dancing, singing and speeches, for which -here was plenty Df local talent. Tho departing guests ttere the recipients of a very handsome *:!vf-r mounted oak tray, with tea, and *ofi;ee sen/ice, suitably engraved, and Hiey carried with them tho best wishes T.f 'lie large and happy gathering which issembled to do honour to tliem. I

In tho Theatre Royal on Monday flight Mr James Craigie, M.P., will Rive his lecture on Robert Burns, the entertainment being designed to assist the returned soldiers' memorial hall project, to which the whole of th 4 proceeds will be devoted. While tho lecture will be the feature of the evening, the programme will also include some of Burns's songs, which are to be produced by a special choir which was farmed some time ago under the ailspices of the Timaru Scottish Society. The Regimental Band will also assist', Tickets fo rthe entertainment, arc oil sale and seats may be reserved at the Bristol.

A social and presentation from tho residents of Te Moana, Four Peaks and PleilJant Valley was tendered to Mr and Mrs Geo, " Gale in the To Moana school last -week, as they are leaving the district-. The large number of people present showed the popularity of the guests. The chairman, Mr &. Lapthom, briefly refered t : j. the valuable assistance Mr and Mi's Gale had been to the district, and asked Mr Lynn,, as one pf the oldest residents, to make the presentation of two handsome Morris chairs. Mr. Lynn spoke of the good qualities of tho Gale family and' the great assistance Mr Gal© had given in regard to the school. His remarks were endorsed by Messrs Burrows aiid Mr Gale feelingly replied. He said luis connection with the district had always been a happy one and he would tnkc away pleasant memories. The music for the dance was supplied by Messrs Quaid and Stevenson and Mr Webb acted as M.C. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours of tho morning, and the singing of "They are jollv good fellows," brought- a pleasant gathering to a close.

The high cost nncf the uncertaintv of the supply of Fresh Eggs, precludes many Housewives from preparing nourishing delicacies for their families under r.uch conditions GARLAND'S C'REAMO (Custard Powder) comes as a boon-—Resides rendering Eggs quite nr.nc-ceF.ary it gives a distinctive flavour !«• all disheg. GARLAND'S CREAMO (Custnr-.I Powder) is very economical to use, and it is certainly an inexpensive substitute for Eggs. "If it's ' "GARLAND'S it's GOOD-" i

For a social evening's • enjoyment tuiu up at the St. Andrews Hail, qu August 30tli. Mewiment for a 11....

No valid or sound argument lias bjen adduced as to why the electors of N.Z. should not voice their opinions on. the National Efficiency Board's proposals for National Prohibition. Here is a Board sot lip by tlio Government, to examine the conditions and report as to ways and means of promoting National Eff'cicucy. Absolutely impartial, this body considered calmly the advantages or otherwise to the" r-om-inun'.ty of the liquor traffic. It heard evidence from all sections. "The Trade" placed it s .iUeil; before the lifiaul —fo did the prohibition adyo «'ntcs, while the non-party members of ih? community—farmers, business folk and workers—nave evidence ~ The Jiourd rssnortw] that immediate Nat onal wos ossfntjsil. Pure]y the electors of N.Z. should have an o-)portunitv of recoiling thair T0 t 0 „ n; the Pnard's proposal.' The Ananra Monster Petition asks for a polf.—Sirm it to-dnv. 70