TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16829, 26 May 1919, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY

A Sydney-cable - message states-; ■ Official advices indicate -that thef e " is ' ; little present Hope of relief fronT tno congestion- and "delay affecting the cable lines. "Until the '"prfksure'otienormousi GoTeVnhieiit- Business" 'eases ' general business' must Suffer. ■' .'"J". ,---..■ Flags/were flown..from official staffs on Saturday foi-Einpire t)ay. ';. The .-Auckland Cits: Council has determined to. purchase the'city tramways from tho -proprietary company,'-■;■ and.jwill take a poll on raising a loan of 1J millions fcir the purpose. Dalgety and. Co. Ltd., wish to draw special atfceii*ion\~W the"" " clearing aaJe advertised in 'to-day's issue whicli they are-holding on account of Mr T. J. Lennon at his homestead "Hafton," Otaio. The sheep, cattle, aind horses are a good lot, and anyorvo in. search of good reliable working horses wid do well to attend this sale, as every lob-.-■ offered is for albsolute sale. It is understood, says the "Dominion," that the Foxton -• Harbour Hoard intends purchasing a dredge shortly for the improvement" of the Manawatu River and bar. It is the ambition of the board to greatly advance the utility of the port".by increasing the depth of the river and the bar to 14 feet. The big district behind the port is in need of a better inlet, and the increasing shallowness of the bar and river has brought about the diversion of fairly regular traders from Foston. "In ray opinion rating on the unimproved value since it was adopted has done more to destroy the beauty of our town than anvtbing else," declared tlie Hon. G. W. Russell at tho Town-Plan-ning Conference- "It has resulted, he "added, "in every possible bouse being put on every possible men or land" Referring to this subject, Mr J. -McCombs, M.P., for Lyttelton, said that ample protection against the state of affairs mentioned by the Minister . would b<s provided by genuine townpi anning. the old tonic is the beat. You have tried it before, you know the good it did you then—it will do you the same good now. When you take Baxter's Quinine Port W-ne you ar e not experimenting—you will soon feel its bracing powers. It is a tonic that, has stood the te;;t of time, one on which you can depend. Each dose does good. In reputed quart bottles 3s 6d each at Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings. Jiniaru, ...

Boys in the Willowbridge district are limiting up to £2 per day picking up , "otatoes. ■ The Couuc.il of tho Now Zealand . Swimming Association has re-allottod l-ilio 1919-20 championship meeting.to B It is notified that in accordance with ■[the King's wishes his birthday will be ■observed" on the actual date, Juno 3, fwinless peace is signed meanwhile. Mags lib ay bo flown, but no reviews, dinners Hfr 'other celebrations should bo held. I|| A Regular Convocation of thefififcipter of 'S't. John, No. 1137, E.C., ■MI bo held this evening at half-past jlKven for the purposo of installing the ■Kncipals and investing tho officers for IHPb ensuing year. The ceremony will §§Be. conducted by the D.G. 3rd Grand ■jii'itu.'ipal. Visiting companions are fflrordially invited. .'"" f The draw for the Coronation. Medal to bo playetl for by the Timaru Ladies' (Jolf Club to-morrow, is as foll'ows: — Mrs Huddlcstone v. Mrs Kerr; Mrs MeCaskill v. Miss Wright. _The first f. modal match, played on Friday, . wtaa won by Mrs McCadkill (senior) t and Miss Simmers (junior). Members of the Timaru Defence Rifle Club are romindrd of the Annual General Mooting next Wednesday at 7.30 p.m., in Hutchinson's tea rooms. The prizes won for last season will be presented the same evening. New members are cordially invited. , Members of the Paparoa draft state Ifciatl the steamer totak .eight wejcika io make t'lie trip, in consequence of engine trouble, which caused a stoppage 'n mid ocean. The whole journey aVar■■lged 10 knots. First Communion was administered "wsterday morning in the Sacred Heart liureh to some fifty-four children who ere suitably garbed for tho occasion. choice First Communion breakfast as laid out in the Girls' School and as much appreciated, everything being dono to make the day a happy one for the children. The Hon. J. A. Hanan. Minister of Education, has called a conference, of Vistructors and lecturers on agricultural education to be held in Wellington early next month, with the obspct of formulating a more definite, uniform, and progressive system of education in respect of agriculture He realised the enormous importance to,this country to that branch of education, and that it was time a forward step in the matter was- taken. ||j*. What is different in Roland Watson's Robaeconist depot, Stafford Street jflfeprth, next Dominion? There is a Ijmßtinut difference, and it is caused by recent cabinetmakers' alterations sSflftnoro glass cases and shelves to hold Blflf enlarged slocks and to afford room f§ilj§| tho more effective display of the ilig&fps, cigarette holders, tobaccos, gent's silverware, and all Sraijii thousand and one sundries that jljgijp-'noceHsary to meet all tho requirojjilllfcnts of tho term Tobacconist and Stent's Toilet Outfitter. ... ¥ Get good footwear for the ooming I Reason. You need stout boots and I shoes for the wet months of winter. !|[Sputer's stocks provide an excellent jlppportunity to secure winter footwear Spat low prices. Souter's boot stores. ... I "I have 'oeni told that a lamb, i fiheop, or a calf was th/j iirsb townI planner," remarked Dr. H. T. J. I' Thacker (Mayor of Christeburch) • at I the Town Planning Conference. It is j said that the calf, or whichever it was, went a journey one day and picked a iiieo easy grade. Tho people came ' afterwards, followed that pivth_ and. on I line the animal • set built their ■ the Christeburch Shei'p Dog i on Saturday, the result of the, away was: — J. McAughtries >w) "Bramley" 1; It. Blockley's venzio County), "Turk" 2; E. ill's (Hakataramea), "Roy" 3; Little's "C.yde" 4; J. L. O'Con"Nga.para" 5. Tho yarding event won by T. 11. Bennett's "Gale," . Little's "Jock" 2, J. L. O'Con"Kauroo Don" 3, and W. T. ::k's "Moss" 4 —(Press Associaad your exposed films to us and may be certain they will r be develand jirinted just as you wish. Our ling department is well equipped photographic supplies, cameras, ; gers, albums, etc., you will find you are always certain of th e best ts possible. Whatever you require best selection here. The Kodak it, Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre lings, Timaru. ... oes for the Peace celebrations, at ixuuflali's. Biggest selection of high grade light shoes. White shoes 10s 6d and 12s 6d. Timaru and most towns... Tho latest fish story comes from the Opihi river, and its accuraccy can • be vouched for. It relates to a fight between a well known local angler and *a iinster eel. The angler in question saw an eel of enormous dimensions in the river, and waded iii to secure it. The only weapon he had at hand was a stout bar of iron, and with this he struck the eel violently. Resenting such treatment the fish made for him, and twisting its sinuous form arormu his legs, precipitated him headlong into the river. With water streaming from him everywhere, the fisherman, struggled to hia feet and called for help. This was forthcoming, and a second onslaught was made oil the eel, which, however, succeeded in upsetting the equilibrium of its assailant a second time. After bath number two the angler became desperate and eventually succeeded in landing the eel, which turned the scales at fifty pounds. Are your feet afraid of the heat; We have a famous preparation whicl has given relief to thousands of rchinj hot, tired feet Why riot try it foi Tours? Price Is Only from L.' B James, prescription chemist, T-maru. ... Wilton's Brown Peas right th< wrong. They are splendid little pellet; Of purely vegetable origin, and an effi cacious . remedy for Constipation, In digestion, Torpid Liver and Biliousness If other so-called' remedies have failed try .Rrown Peas. Obtainable at al chemists and stores at Is 6d per box No- 65. Keep a water bottle in the home it rase of sickness! Purchase a reliabb North British Bottle fitted witl ""Unique" Stopper, it won't crack oi leak! Make sure of brand being or neck of bottle. 6! Marie Tempest wrote:—"l hav< much pleasure in expressing my satis faction in using your Glycerose Vanish. line Cream. I have found it most Fnothing and healing, and it is mosi excellent for sunburn. I shall be oblige*} if v'ou will send me another pot.' ! BuV Glycerose. Vanishing Cream frorr vonr Ci»«nisfc-2s a jar; or 2s 3d bj post from Glycerose Agents, Box 2ia Chrietehurch. * w '