TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16882, 1 August 1919, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY

: | .Mr Peniberton advised last night:— -' "Pieseut indications are for high and ' squally soxitli-eas't winds, changing tu " south-west and westerlies shortly nortli- : ward of West-port and Kaikoura, and -■ incveasinc: northerlii»s elsewhere: un- \ weather is likely to continue i with further r:'iri ppneinlly, heavy in • mnnv navts. The lia-romotpr will rise i temporarily in northe'n districts, but . will fall in the south." Mr Wooles forecasts for to-day: '"Strong south-east winds, weather con- ' tiiviie cold, with further heavy rain." The Marine Department notifies that the Admiralty has announced that tha minefield area off Cape Farewell is uow clear. Mr T. Fletcher, headmaster of tha l Cheviot school, has been appointee' : editor of the "School Journal." The death is reported of a well-know-i i northern Maori chief, Ilia Pohipi, r .f l Ivaitaia. Ilia, who was only about 4S years of age at the time of his death three times unsuccessfully contested tha l Northern Maori seat in Parliament. ' \ The most common of ills is probably I tne ordinary cold, and the most sue. , ce'ssful of cures for this common ill i= "NA7.OL.-' la bottles of 60 dose-; fo- : I Is 64, ' $

H. Allclvurcli and 00. advertise a motor lorry for sale to-morrow. i N.Z. Refrigerating Company's dividend warrants are now payable at the Hank of New Zealand branches. The firoboll gave a long peal just iifler noon yesterday. The Brigade turned out to find that it was a false alarm. The presentations to Mr and Mrs Ikie and Mr and Mrs MePherson will bo hold in the Woodbury Coronation Hall on August 5. An official announcement of the result of the election of two members of l Jio High School Board is published on Jago 1. Messrs Gillies' and Satterth-l-aito were the siicc'essful candidates. Messrs Webb and Bruce have some good investments in town, property which they can recommeruLThey advise prompt inquiry as the house property market is rapidly becoming- depleted, and theso offered will soon sell.

An inmate of tho Napier Old People's Homo, named W. J. Carroll, cr>leOrntcd his' 100 th birthday,, yesterday, mid was entertained r oy tho townspeople.—(Press Association.') The monthly meeting of the Educational Institute will bo held to-morrow. It was intended to have a lecture by Miss A. 'Jnkpen, of the Christchurch Training College, but tho railway restrictions prevent many country teachers attending. It has therefore been nocet.sr.ry to postpone Miss Inkpen's visit.

A meeting of the Timaru Ploughing Match Committee is to be held iii tho Club Hotel tit 2 p.m. to-morrow, to further consider tho holding of a ploughing match this season. The idea of holding a trial of plough trac-. tors is put out of court, by* therail way restrictions.

A Press Association message from Napier last night stated: Heavy seas continue on:the coast and all shipping is delayed. A thick fog to-night added to the difficultiesi ofthe position. The Araiuira is unable,to' berth and is standing' out in tho! bay. All the livers are in heavy flood, and further rain will-.result in: the banks being overflowing. The Auckland "Herald's" MangatuToto correspondent ' telegraphs that .application waseonade by a number of residents there for permits to travel to Auckland to meet their sons who Went to the front in the Main Body and are returning by the Ulimaroa next .veek. The applications were refused on the ground that the proposed journey was not essential. Much indignation is expressed at this decision, which prevents parents meeting their sons after a separation of nearly live years.— (Press Association.) A mass meeting of railway employees will be held at Palmerston North ■to-night, to discuss .the question of holiday railway passes. It is understood that other centres .are acting similarly. Passes will bo cancelled after August Ist, although the Department insists on' men taking their holidays in the usual rotation. A prominent railway man, after the meeting, said: "The staffs regard this action as a challenge issued to tie men by- the Government. We are going to issue a challenge to the Government in return."—(Press Association.)

The benedicts' ball at St. _ Andrews was a, huge success, everything being done by the committee to make it so. The hall was beautifully decorated vitli €ags and ferns, this being undertaken r<y the ladies of the committee. Mr Edwards kindly acted as M.C. During the evening light refreshments were served in the supper room, and at midnight a, dainty supper was handed *nund. Several motor cars brought visitors from town. Hoskin and Son's catering was very much appreciated. Mr _ Len 'Walker sang several songs during the evening. Mr J. Hoskin, the secretary, can be congratulated on the success of the ball, everything being done in first class style.

At a conference at Invercargill between members of the Otago Expansion League and the Southland Electrification Committee. Mr A. W. Rodger, who presided, offered on behalf- of the Southland Committee to provide Otago with a temporary supply of 10,000 h.p. from the Monowai scheme for a period ranging from, five to ten years. The offer was made for the purpose of Assisting Otago to form its electric power district and carry otit its scheme with the greatest possible expedition. The Otago delegates stated that their league would carefully consider the tffer.—(Press Association.) The Canterbury Board yesterday" Bad "Before it about 130 applications for advances'm respect of houses and farms', under the" discharged" ssolcliers "Settlement Act. representing a, Total 6f;~abouj> £120.T)00..*- Ln pufsu■anca of ifsj policy oi protecting discharged" soraiefT From" what it considers excessive" lantT values, the Board <le-<-.7rnftcl to grant a certain application, after dractossing tne matter wrtM trie' vendor. However, an hour later the vendor reappeared before the Board, and stated that he was prepared to take £3OO less for the property. At tho reduced figure the Board considored_ the value was a fair one, and reconsidered the application and granted it.—(Press Assn.)

The anriual conference of the Post and Telegraph Officers' Association was opened yesterday. Mr J. Mulvey, Wellington, presided. The president, after welcoming the delegates, said lie had not been in favour of a speedy conferonce but fell in with the wishes of the majority. It was, in his opinion, unjust rind unfair to criticise the classification in the way that had been the c;ise. He believed the Department had the intention and still had the desire to redress legitimate grievances, and would do .so in a way that would ultimately salislv the service. If a further instalment of the war bonus vas grtinted it would certainly be a relief; but _ after all the bonus was only a palliative and not a remedy.—(Press Association.) A presentation, organised by the .scholars of Milford School, took place in tho schoolroom last Friday afternoon. Miss Carfcwright had all the arrangements in first class order, and had charge of tho gathering. The following contributed to the programme —Pianoforte solos, tho Misses McCully :'iid Jlra Rodgers, song, Mrs Margaret McMillan, accompanied on the violin by tho Misses Gason. Miss M. McCully in fi, neat little speech presented to Mr , ?, [rs , T, two seagrnss chairs on •behalf of tho scholars. Mr Todd suitably replied on behalf of Mrs Todd and Limsclf Mrs Gason then presented the Misses Todd with a gold brooch each on l-ehnlf or their friends in Milford. Miss Todd voiced the thanks of her n'ster and self for the lovely gifts. The Indies of the district provided tea and cakes rind a very enjoyable afternoon was spent, the .children being highly delighted with their share 'in it. Most edible articles remain at high prices—not so C.M.C. Sheep Tongues. The price has be?n considerably reduced. To-day 'tis cheaper to purchase a tin of delicious . tongues than iu 'any fresh meat They Sil vo the cost of firing, are no trouble to pro-l-aro, and are appreciated by everybody. Ask your grocer for C.M.C. Tongues. (5) „ Baxter's Ruby Com Cure is.th«, best preparation we know of—it is without doubt the most effective; and promptest remedy of its kind, and it does its work painlessly. There is no need to suffer with torturing corns; y o u cannot have corns and use Riiby Corn Our" too. Bottles Is each, at Baxter's iVhnrmney, . L'heatre' Buildings. Ti7uo.ru. ... "

A Press Association message says' that ■ a general meeting of Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association, attended by 5000 members, decided, , practically unanimously, to endorse the new political platform embodying party recently framed by the provincial committee. A .resolution was .passed in favour of the N.Z.R.S.A. Constitution, being amended to permit of political action, and asking that a special New Zealand conference should be called to consider the platform as eiidorsed by the meeting. Special attention is drawn to Morton and Pearson's auction account for tomorrow. On account of Mr A. Rcnn6y they soil superior and costly modern household furniture, including a massive mirror, organ, and an upright grand piano. Everything is up-to-date End equal to new, and is on view to-day. On account of the. large .entry -the' furnituro sale, will start at 12.30, the usual poultry' sale commencing av 12 o'clock.

A very pleasant social evening to commemorate the signing of Peace was held by the pupils attending the Timaru Technical College on Wednesday evening, nearly all the pupils attending. The evening commenced with a musical programme, provided entirely, by pupils. Instrumental items were played by Miss Davidson, piano; Mr E. McConachie, clarionet; Mr E. Latimer, violin, and violin duet Miss C. Leopold and Mr.W. J. Smith, and songs were sung by Misses R. Munro; Myra Home and Boyd. Recitations were giveii by Miss Irene Cadwallader and Miss M. Freeman, and a dialogue, by Misses Ivy Hill, Margaret Fraser, Rita Clarke and Sylvia Malcolmson. Dance's were contributed by Miss Beryl Smith (2), and Miss Lizzie Millen. The accompaniments were played by Miss Munro. The rooms were gaily decorated with bunting and the proceedings commenced by all joining in the National Anthem., Supper was handed round by the ladies and after supper dancing and various games wereindulged in by the students. The games were under the cafe cf Messrs Werry and Donohue, and tho music for the dancing was supplied by Miss Davidson and Mr Latimer, to whom a heartv vote of thanks . was accorded at the close. The arrangements for supper were carried Out by a small committee of students who worked bard, under IVliss", Couper, in seeing that the wants of all were tupplied. The proceedings finished about 11.45 with the National Anthem and "Anld Lang Syne." At a meeting of Christchurch shop assistants, at which the principal retail trades were represented, to discuss proposed amendments to the Shops and Offices Act. it was unanimously decided to ask Mr J. McCofnbs, M.P., to draft nnd introduce a Bill embodying amendments (1) limiting the hours per week to 40£; all work before 9 a.m. and after 5.30 p.m. on the first five days be paid for as overtime; no* assistant to bo employed after xioon on Saturdays; (2) the statutory half holiday to be observed notwithstanding that another half holiday has occurred fa the same week; (3) Easter Saturday to be a half holiday; (4>) the provision limiting overtime payment to those reieeiving not more than £3 17s PA a week to be repealed; (5) Sunday work to be abolished; chemists' a%Utants »not to be required to work on Saturday .evenings except thoso "in "all night" pharmacies- Besides requesting Mr McCombs to preface a Bill, a committee was set up to interview Ministers visiting Christchurch, to endeavour to introduce the Government to introduce such a Bill next session. It was decided to seek the co- operation of other branches and unions in other centres in the endeavour to secure the amendments indicated • >

The attractiveness ot spimgtime enhanced by tli'e colom and gaiety ot Messrs Thomson's display. Vi esses, riotous selections. Hairnhes 3s fad' to 21s, line sedges, grey worsteds, gaberdines, sicileans, all leading /tilings" Beautiful silk blouses and spoits coats', woollen as well 16s 6d to 755. Chaiuung showings. Season s hats alt the new things. Attractive silk wraps,_ l very novel neckwear choice. Hosiery, vaiious in tan, nigger, gunmetal, etc. Special vests for evening wear "and woollen Nos. Crepes bought previous price', pinks, saxe, apricot, wmte Is up. Trench, hydrotite coats. Ladies' .and Misses' tweed do., browns, grejs silks, A washing window —the island—-all grades, including panmuro checks, grafton voiles. More mundane blankaw. Sheetings,, shirtings, flannels, linoleums all widths, ait serges, curtain ends. Every advantage secured lor Thomson's customers that ready money and promptitude can secure.

A most attractive souvenir of Timaru has just been published by Messrs- P. W. Hutton and Co., in the shape, of a, booklet of photographic views entitled | "Picturesque Timaru By the Sea." The views number nearly thirty altogether", and most of the photographs were .taken expressly for this publication. Half a dozen illustrations are given of the' Bay, and one which shows the lawns and beach stretching from the rotunda .to tho Promenade gives an effect of spaciousness seldom obtained. A view, of Stafford Street is especially fine, and among several photographs of the Gardens one, taken a little way within the main entrance, might be a copy rf some artist's picture. The new St. Saviour's Orphanage, now. in use as an Orthopaedic Hospitaf, is included, jbe photography and the printing of the" volume are both of the highest standard and it is doubtful if any book of Tiinaru views has been produced previously s of an equal quality. Those> who -would like to show friends in the Old Country what Timaru is like could,not do so in a better ivnv than bv means of this attractive" booklet, published at a raaA son able price. ■ *

J. O'Rourko is no'w showing & very fine stock of men's hats'," all of the latest and most up-to-date shape.-, at prices from 9s Cd to 22s 6d; also'tweed hats and caps from 4s 9d up. H'is large stock of new shirts, tics, collars, pyjamas and general mercery, arc all lof tho right kind as now worn. Nearly 400 pairs of men's trousers to choose from at prices to suit all purses. ... Obtain the best results possible from your snapshots by having your' films' developed and your prints made at the Kodak Depot, Baxter's Phrirmacy, Theatre Buildings,' Timaru. ... Good news for walkers.—You who live between Ashhurton and Oamaru or from the ocean to Ml. Cook, will be pleased to note that Phillip's long life military rubber soles and heels may be procured wholesale or retail from J. W. Souter's, who have big stocks just to hand. ... No need to scaM your hands fillumordinarv Hot Water Bottle*. Gat North British Rubber Co's •"Unique" bottle with the patent stopper that prevents the water kibbling tip. All prices. 37 Ladies do not wear out your beautiful summer clothes on the old-fashioned washboard. Let "No Rubbing" Laundry Help and tho pure "Golden Rule" Soap do the work. Kernolian, McCahon arid Co. .. 'Ladies do not wear out your beautiful summer clothes on the old-fashioned washboard. Let "No Rubbing" Laundrv Help and the pure "Golden Rule" Soap do the work. Kernohan, McCahon and Co. ... "SNOWING GOOD-OH, COLD IS TERRIBLE." SAYS MATTI.

"The other day a girl who hies from Martinborough carae in to see me and spied an empty .Baxter's Lung Preserver Bottle on the table. Slie ssaid, 'Goodness, you're just like clad. He's always got a> bol tie of Baxter's on his table." "It's been snowing good-oh for the last couple of days, and the cold is terrible—but T always have my Baxter's. M.j\T.—Hospital, "Duned.n." Baxter's Lung Preserver you must ha.ve these winter dilys. 2s 6d for lig Oiottieu. "~" """• «2i