TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 1682, 31 May 1919, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY

j Mr Bates advised last night:—"Present indications arf for strong and variable winds, with southerlie-s prevailing and veering to westerlies. A continuance of cold and changeable weather may be expected, with scattered showers. The barometer has rising tendency, but is likely to fall everywhere in from 24 to 36 hours."

| Air Wooles forecasts for to-day:— i "Moderate southerly to easterly wmda; j weather continue fair."

i A very enjoyab-e dance will be held by St. John's tennis Club in .the Assembly rooms on 'iivursday evening nest,t>iie proce ds to be devoted to laying! down extra court accommodation.

The pubic are reminded that a sacrefc concert will be giren by the Band o( the 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment at the Timaru Hospital grounds, Street, to-mornow, commencin™- ai; 2.45 p.m. ■

A Press Association message from Wellington states that the local, market is reported to be well supplieJd with corrugated iron, and prices shdw e downward tendency. The present prica is in the vicin'ity of £55 per ton—a drop of nearly 50 per cent, within seven months. The wire market is rather uncertain, but the fall in prica is stated to be more marked than that in corrugated iron.

. Bv the express from the South yesterday some more local soldiers returned. They were—Major Havter of Rollesby; Captain' Ziesler, 3LC.,' Private G. It. Harris, Rifleman Wliittaker Warrant-Officer Hattou. all of Timaru, Qlie men were officiality welcomed by the Mayor, and were heartily cheerJc by the assembled crowd. The soldiers wena conveyed to their in lent by the following—Messrs G. Watts. W. W. Baxter, T. J. Lamb, H. R. Bar ris, W- Thomas, J. Moody-and Mrs E Hayter.

. The newly formed company of Graham's Limited, have accepted the tens, der of H. T. Pring, contractor, for tht. erection of drapery and furnishing shops showrooms in Waimate. The p'a.us provide for an up-to-date establishment which, w-hen completed, will bf an important addition to Wamate's shopping centre. The total cost of building and fittinp s will be between £BOOO and_£9ooo. and work is to be commune ed immedinihsly. Messrs Turnbull ant Rule are the architects.

Special attention is drawn to tlie nieet-.'ng to be held by the Development League nest Wednesday evening, whex the report of tlie deputation which, wait ■ed on the Minister of Public Health regarding the, Sanatorium will be prs. sentcd. The report will be discussed and further steps agreed to in tlie cam paign for a consumption; sanatorium At- the second linlf of tlie meeting Mr Anstey, M.P., will read a paper on ex' p?rimeutal fanning; and allied subjects, treating the subject in an altogether new and very instructive fashion. The general public are invited to be present through crat the meeting.

The shop in the Arcade which is devoted to the sale of basktiware makes a very attractive display, and a lefc of attention wag pa.d to it yesterday, lti ia quite evident from the goods on view tliait the soldiers who made them, have 'beL-omo vsry proficient at the work. The ladies ;il charge of the shop had ah easy task yesterday, as the baskets were almost automatic sellers. Tlie takings for ilia day amounted to £23. Tlie Government have no hold over this money which goes direc-t to the individual makers of the baskets. The shop will be open again to-day, and judging by the experience of yesterday it will be necessary to shop early if disappointment is to be avoided.

Scute rs have jusit opiened the secontj shipment, of Phillips's miLt-ary heels. Stocked in ;adi;s' and gentlemen's sizes. Best quality o nly. ...

Whether people can really "divine" the presence of water underground has been the subject of sjomis controversy. The agitation on the subject has now reached Gisborna, and the Gisborne '•Times" pr.nts a letter from G'eorgtf Smith, a water diviner, containing a challenge to the Hon. G. M. Thomson, M.L.C., who ho-d3 that water-divining is all moonshine. The challenge ia for £SO a side, and Mr Smith proposes the folio wing conditions for a test: — "I will seuecti a suitable piece of land, which can be ploughed, if need be, and three p-pes, buried, or n<S& less iuch in diameter, reticuJa/tUd in. tnrea separate direoi-ea-fi, from a supply tank in ; the centre of the land. Tiio pipes jausb liave iia ixociuge to stop uia water riaimug Horn t-j.o source —a iioia ia me groiuia be suixicieiM io receive .lilt: water, or a bua-.ed vessel or some sart. Jir lu.oir.sun can turn on the wa'i-er from one of Wit uiive tups in a tox near tne ta-iJi, wjii 1 o 1 airi standuig ai> any part of Cue locality lie aciiii'es me io remain. i±e can turn on any ltumuer of taps, i wi-ii tuiui-'i'taar-, at a Signal from Air Thomson, to walk around the land at any distance from tne tank, but over tno tOiice&Acd anid indicate which contains running >vater. one pipe at least must conta-u fuhnilig wattr, or the mythical heresy won t work. 3 '

Cutex. —I'resh supplies of Cutex Cuticle Remover and Outex Sets ara now .to hand togc/t-iier with Ouxex Cumiort, JSiaii Wjiicj ©tc. If you liave m ver used Outex 3"ou do hol know what it can do for you. You will not know your nails after thi:-r first Cutex manicure. You will bs deligiued with their

ajipeaa-ance and never go back to -the old method. Cutex Preparation, 2s 6d each aft Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buii".d.ngs, Timaiu. ...

i'he- full prugranmic for the grand concert m a.d of the Champiousa-p ijiaugiits 'i'uurnaiiicat, is aclveruaJd 10-Uay s issue, iiie concert will b- had in tlie \V esjoy Had on U ednesday next, and tiio qua.i.icy :i;:d stauUilig of artists with tiio d;t-»erving nature of tae cone- it, has caused quite a run oi: lick«.t-s. Popular prices, 2s and are being charged, and txke-ts may be procured i'ror.i 31r G. Cox, fruiterer. .Mr Barker, bootmaker, and Mr McClaxchy. hairdresser, and members of tiie Draughts Cut.).

Chilblains are nstantly relieved and promptly cured h\' use -i l>;ixter s Chi lb ai.i liniment. T!u s prepnrat_on at ts Ike a charm, and t'.icsc who suffer with clrlWain-? shndd u-vt -'e wrhout it. BottVs one ea'::. a. Baxter's Pharmacy. Theatre Bu.ad.ngs, Timaru. ...

Tbo skin is c-niin«ally c.iangin?: Small particles war »vay and (?»\ and are rcnlaord v>v ncNV CTW'ni. . Th, reCulnr n=c of 01-ccr«*> *«nwl»u«r Crcn-m slrnii'Mes tbi- nctr f™**-Vrin-in- tbo biood circulation to thn p . ir |-.,,,„ t i,» tinr mvcf-Tilar fibres ;<ro -.-it! " vndtlv rsn+nml o n mi l o-.-ir.n is •ircyc —It imnn'-ts a do- ," n j c n f >il<ish roses—2s 6;1 r> ; pr from all Chemists. (5)

Encephalitis has been proclaimed a duarantinable disease in Australia.

l)r Cuthbert's First Aild Class is postponed for 011,0 week.

A welcome home social will bo tendered Corporal J. P. Dwyer in the Arowhcnua Hall, Temiika, next Thursday evening.

The mail boat Niagara' from Vancouver, arrived at Auckland at 6.15 last, evening.

A number of Bluecliffs soldiers will* 'oo welcomed home at a social in the liluecliiTs Hal! on Friday evening :icxb.

H. Alli'liurrli and Co. advertise details of the continuation sale of household furniture and effects to be held to-da.v 011 account of Mr D. Neil, being the balance of the furnishings of the Timaru Hotel.

Tho Auckland City Council unaniadopted tho Maytir's recbmmehdatioti to complcto tho option for the purchase of the electric trams, and approved the scheme to extend the electricity supply to tho suburbs at a cost of £BO,OOO.

Tho Tiinaru W.E. A. invites students to form adult classes in Economics, Book-keeping, English Literature and Domestic Economy. A flourishing class is now at work on Economics, but it is desired to establish other classes. The secretary, Mr F. Biclcnell, will 'be glad to receive names.

The Auckland Farmers' Union will urge the Government to provide A more adequate staff to deal with the inspection and purchase of land for soldier settlements. Several speakers protested against 1110 continuance of the regulation of produce prices.' Remits wero carried entering _ a strong protest against Government interference since hostilities ceased. The Union also endorsed a proposal to construct a highway from the North Cape to Invercargill as a peace memorial, and suggesting connections east and west, and suitable pillars in each district as memorials to fallen soldiers.

Tho secretary of tho South Canterbury Development League, Mr G. Meruit, advises that ho has been in communication with all tho South Island Leagues arranging for a conference of Leagues to be held in Timaru The various Leagues have signified their approval of tho scheme, and the which will suit all the delegates is the 1.5 th July. Hydro-electric power and other important matters are to he dia<ed. The Council of the League m, ill make definito arrangements for ■the conference at its meeting noxtThursday.

- A vory large and well attended 1 meeting of tho Laljotur Party was held >| at AYaimato on Thursday evening, to >jJL consider tho question of selecting a ji K, candidate for tho forthcoming general b j (lection. Only one nomination was W received, and the following resolution * was agreed to: —"That in the opinion of this representative gathering of labour organisations throughout the vouiily .Mr AV. G Paul is a fit and proper person to contest the Waitalu seat at the forthcoming general elecli'uis as tho acknowledged labour candidates." A fighting fund was established, and somo large donations were received for it.

Tho annual _ general meeting of the AVaimato Acclimatisation Society was held at SVaimate on Thursday evening. Tlio President,_ Mr A. V. Middleton, wis in tho chair, and there was an at--1 r rulanco of between 20 and 30 mem--1 hTho annual report and balance sliest (already published) were, read and adopted. Delegates were appointed to attend tho South Island Conference at Christchurch on I.2th Juno. Tli? following aro tho members of tho newly < looted Council: Messrs F. Nash, R Y. Smith, F. AV. Jones, .T. Mines, H. Mum ford, R- L. AVill, A. C. Middleton, F. Pollock, A. Dollonv, E. IT. Wilson, 11. Harrison. S. AVilce. Tlio officebearers elected are:—President, F. Nash; vice-presidents, Messrs A. C. Middleton and F. Pollock; treasurer, F. Pollock.

Send your exposed films to us and you may be certain they will lie developed and printed just as you wish. Our finishing department is- well equipped in photographic supplies, cameras, enlnrgers, albums, etc., you will find and you are always certain of th e best results possible. Whatever you require I b ( i best selection here. The Kodak J)epo<t, Baxter's Pharmacy, Theatre Buildings, Timani. ...

The lady members of tho St. Andrews Red Cross Society entertained the workers tho Guild at afternoon tea on Thursday in the Library Hall. A larg'i number wore present, and a comprehensive report of the work done was rend by the President, of the Guild, Mrs Lyn.ll, showing that during the wnr the Guild wns forwarded to (he Timnru Centre 2500 articles, 200 of which were mads by the St. Andrews School children. In addition the Guild has forwarded a quantity of , literature, writirig material, etc. A financial report on tho year's working was read showing that the Society has a. credit balance of £222 Is 10(1. Th G meeting considered this very satisfactory. A lie arty vote of thanks to Mrs Lyall for her untiring supervision of the fi nild brought a very successful gathering to a pleasant termination.

On top—the two premier 'shaving sticks, Williamfi's and Colgate's. Big stocks at Rowland Watson's. Everything for tho shave- ...

Shoes of style and distinction at Hannah's. Ladies' high grade glace Court Shoes, suitable for evening and street wear. Plica 22s 6d. Hannah'r, Timaru. ...

M'essrg Huitcheon and! Wilson, the wd'l-known pastrycooks, announce elsewhere that they ana opening on Monday morning in specially built premises in North Street. A very choice array of the firm's renowned cakes, paatry and Hiriai.l goods, will bo displayed 1 in these premises, and the firm hopi'is to merit /i fair share of tho public support.

Shoes for the Peace celebrations, at Hannah's. Biggest selection of high grade light shoes. White shoes 10s 6d and 12s 6d. Timaru and most toWna...

"Take a pair of sparkling eyes and a pair of ruby lips." No doubt the songster had good taste, for what is more pleasing to the eye than the rich, ruby lips of perfect health. If your lips are cracked and dry through the chilly wintry winds, bathe them regularly witli Sydal, nnd they will become soft and red. Sydal is 2s per jar at any chemist. Geo. W. Wilton and Co., Sotd., Wellington. 61 Arc your fe&t afraid of the heat? Wo havo a famous preparation which Jias given relief to thousands of aching hot, Tired feet Why not try it for yours ? Price Is Only from L. B. James, proscription chemist, Tniftm, ... "The Brothers Inseparable— Foresight and Health."—Stanus. Just a little foresight would save a lot of sickness, trouble and expense. Take this period of the year, for m-M.nnc-e. Temperature is most inconsistent. That means coughs, colds, and son* throats— unless foresight is used by having tlie greatest of all remedies — Baxter's Lung Preserver —handy. This staunch t'rieirl has been doing good f'>r !Lfty yi-ars. So you see, it is tried .•'ml tested. Baxter's to-da.v. Bottle 2s 0d„ (2,1

Special train arrangefoents Jot.- Juna 2. 3, 7 and 9 are advertised this moriiintr.

A general meeting of the Geraldine Football Club will bo held at the looms to-niglit. , •

Returned soldiers are to be welcomed home in the Seadown School next Friday evening.

The annual social of the St. Andrews Court Progress, A.0.F., will ba held in the hall on Friday evening next.

Several relieving teachers are wanted 'oy the Education Board to take charge of various country schools.

The South Canterbury hounds will hunt at Winscombe on June 9, at noon, under tlio auspices of the Fairlic HuntClub.

An election to fill the vacancy on the Wjiimate County Council caused by the resignation of Mr Thomas Kinross, will be held on June 14. Nominations close on the 6tli.

Pareora friends will welcome homo Trooper Shuker at a. reunion of all local returned soldiers in the hall nexb Friday night. Other returned soldiers in uniform are invited.

A large number of life rafts and belts used on board the New Zealand transports, now in the hands of the Military Supplies Depatment at Wellington, are advertised for sale by tender.

At the inquest on Waldeman Lepin, killed in Port Wellington throrigh tho mast of the Baden Powell breaking and falling on him, the evidence showed that the mast was decayed, but that it was impossible to detect the fact from the outside. The master of the vessel said he considered that the masts of vessels should not be painted. The Coroner retiirned an open verdict, there being no evidence of negligence on the part of any person engaged in working the cargo. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d, 2s 6d. ...