TOWN AND COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16884, 4 August 1919, Page 7

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised at noon on Satur-day-.—"The indications are for winds southerly, strong to gale; weather probably prove squally and changeable, clouding over and rain later, and become colder. The barometer is unsteady but rising soon."

The Timaru Labour Party meet tonight in the Unitarian Hall. At the Magistrate's Court in Timaru on Saturday Isaac Fonseca was convicted for drunkenness and fined £2 for using obscene language. Adam Clarkson, charged with drunkenness, and with having incited Fonseca to resist the police, was also fined £2.

A man named Thomas Clark, an oid Jige pensioner, 71 years of age, who has been in indifferent health for some years, was taken so ill on Friday that ho was removed to the Timaru Hospital, whero he died that night. An inquest was held on Saturday morning when it was shown that the deceased lived alone and that he had died from valvular disease of the heart. The Coroner returned a verdict accordingly. The deceased was a very old resident * of Timaru and was for some years a blacksmith in the employ of the Timaru Harbour Board.

A Press Association telegram from Wanganui states that the Durie Hill elevator was .officially opened by the Mayor on Saturday afternoon. This work, the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, was lsegun shortly .liter the outbreak of war, and has been •earned on steadily ever since. A tunnel 700 feet long commences just across t lie road from the town bridge, and at the end of the ttunnel an electric elevntoi- carries passengers' up 216 feet, when, they emerge at the flagstaff, a point known to tourists the world over, and generally recognised as. affording one of ithe finest sights in the world. Tho elevator is the result of the enterprise of Bngadier-iGenerail l A. E. Wilson and MrW. J. Poison, <v?ho also are establishing a garden suburb on the r.ill._ a few 'yards from the elevator Etation.

Good news for walkers.—You who live between Ashburton and Oamaru or from the occan&to Mt. Cook, will* be pleased to note that Phillip's long life military rubber soles and heels may be procured wholesalo or retail from J. W. ■Router's, who have big stocks just to hand. ... The regulations in regard to the issue of railway permits do nob apply to passengers who are journeying within suburban areas, official ticket-holders, [Members of the Legislature, school' children who are travelling daily, returned 'fccildicrs holding leave tickets, coupons, oi- tickets issued by the Tourist Department, Thomas Cook and Son and the I'ninn Steamship Company, tourist excursion tickets, reporters, or newsboys. Sio to noxtf of kin being refused permits o travel to ports where transports dismbark, the General Manager states liat the Department _is reluctantly (-impelled to decide against making anv exception in favour of next of kin, and c.il'ls special* attention to the fact 'thab the Defence Department, when notifvincr the arrival of transports, warns soldiers' relatives against proceeding to the port of disembarkation, as it is nob always pw-s : .W(! for them to travel back nw'.li' the. soldier. Chilbliim's. —Redness, some swelling, intolerable heat and itching are the features of an unbroken chilblain. Our .hilliliiin liniment will at once reduce the Helling, reduce the swelling, and effp.'t » cure. ■ Price Is a bottle only from T.. li. James, Prescription Chemist, Timaru. ...

The Temuka Navy League hold/their Kimunl meeting to-morrow evening in the Parish Hall.

Rifleman F. P. Dyer will he tendered fi social and presentation in the Arowheiiua Maori Hall on Thursday evening. The Mackenzie County A. and P. Association hold a special general meeting in tho Technical School on August 21. At a meeting of the Tiniaru Ploughing Match Committee on Saturday, it was decided not to hold any match this season.

A meeting of Totara, Rainclifr, HazelI/urn and Opih'i residonts to consider amalgamating with Pleasant Point in the erection of a war memorial, will he held in Stewart's granary- on Wednesday next.

- Observations taken on the Geraldine Downs by Colonel Moore show that during July the highest shade temperature was 59, and the lowest 24. Rain was registered on nine days, the greater fall on any one day being 1.135 inches, and the total rainfall 3.535 inches. For the seven months of the year 16.485 inches were registered, while for the same period of 1918, 17.53 inches fell. At a. meeting of tho Rangitata Island Patriotic Committee held last Thursday night, it was decided that a welcome home social, in honour of several returned soldiers should be held in the schoolroom, on Thursday, lltfi September. During the evening a handsome Roll of Honour, on which, is inscribed the names of all ex-pupils and an exheadmaster who served in the war, will be tuiveiled. Eighteen ex-pupils served and six of these and an ex-master made the supremo sacrifice. Albury residents are notified by advertisement of the Returned' Soldiers' .Association ithat ithe Black While Revue players will he unable to give their promised performance on Thursday, Auk gust 14th. In all probability a performance will be given at an early date, and'when arrangements are matte they will be advertised. .■■• At the meeting of the Canterbury Land Board on Friday, a large number of applicants for sections to be balloted for were examined, and the following transfers were granted in South Canterbury cases:—L.P. Section 55, Pareora Settlement, .164;]- acres, Albert Lee to Alfred Frederick Savage (discharged I soldier); E.lt. 330, Lot 2, Reserve 1'203, Otaio, 170 acres, William Rodger Day to William John Allen; E.R. 269, Lit 1, Reserves- 1210 and 1619, Opihi, 306* acres, John Davey to Ernest Samuel Davey (returned soldier). To increase the productivity of the country, Mr W. Stewart Wilson, in an article on the results achieved by the Otago Expansion League, urges that the Government should provide funds for agricultural competitions on similar lines, to encourage the children of the country to take an interest in intense cultivation and train them in proper methods. He quotes the example of a boy who raised three tons of potatoes on an eighth of an. acre as against an average yield for the Dominion of less than five tons per acre, and also similar competitions in America, where they have developed into a great national movement.

The hon. treasurer (Mr A. J. Bridgewater), of St Saviour's desires to acknowledge the following further donations to the Furnishing and Maintenance Fund:—Mrs E. Hart 15s, Glen-iti Harvest Festival £2 Is 3d, G. Watts 10s, E. F. Shepherd £5 Us, Mr Rupenfc Parry £2 2s 6d, Misses M. and G. Fyfe £1 Is, Miss Wigley £2, Mr G. Bowker £5 ss, Mr E. Soeecnlv £l, Mrs Jas. Innes £5 ss, Mr "\V. D. Rerell £1 Is, Mr Gladstone Robinson £5, "WaimataitaJ Bible Class 15s 3d, Mrs D. E. Ritchie £2, Mr N. M. Orbelli £3, Mrs R. Smith ss, St, Prisca's Guild £7 and cot £5, Miss A. E. Pigeon £3, Mrs Pigeon £3, Mr T. S. Medlicot.t £2 2v Mr Joseph Hampton £2 2s, Mr "W. P. Soowen £4, Miss Bradwell 10s. On Friday, July 25th, the residents of Chamberlain and Mt. Nessing celebrated the signing of Peace by holding a gathering in the Mt. Nessing domain. I There was a good muster of parents and children from the. surrounding districts and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The afternoon was devoted to children's sports cMefly, with a fe\v items for adults, all of which were well competed. About 4.30, Mr C. J. Talbot, M.P., presented the prizes and then_ planted a memorial! tree. _ In the evening a well attended social and dance was held in the hall, and a bonfire was lighted about 8.30. The day's proceedings were voted a great success, and after balancing up the account, the sum of £5 odd was handed over to the Domain Board on condition that it be spent on improving the grounds.

An announcement is made on our front page regarding the coming of the remarkable successful all-British film' attraction "The Better Ole," which is to be shown at the Theatre Royal for a three-night's season, commencing on Saturday next. "The Better Ole" has been adapted from tho famous stage play by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather and Captain Eliott, and its success -as a screen play has bean tinequalled. Box plans for the entire season of three nights and two matinees will open at the Bris'tol salon; •on Thursday, morning. ... Notwithstanding inclement weather about 60 couples attended the dance held under the auspices of the Temuka Ladies' Miniature Rifle Club in the Drill Hall last Thursday evening; and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by. all present. The hall was very elaborately decorated, and it was a very pretty sight when the dancing was in full swing. Mr J. Solomon had charge of the flloor, which meant that the arrangements in that direction went with a swing. The music was supplied by Messrs Ewart Donnithorlie (piano), G. Fletcher violin, extras being played by Mrs Murray Smith and Messrs J. Palmer and J. Beattie. The ladies provided a bountiful supper. Mrs Dennis thorne, the energetic secretary, -was indefatigable in arranging the dance, and given better weather conditions ;i larger attendance would have resulted. It is the intention of the ladies to hold a euchre pa.rty shortly in aid of the club funds due notice of which will be given.

The Timaru, Scottish Society's con. eluding oonce*ifc for the season was held last Thursday evening in the Unitarian Hall, when notwithstanding a disagreeable evening the Haiti was full. A high standard of entertainment ha a been maintained during the year, and consequently the hall lias been crowded out at. all the season's gatherings. The chief, Mr Jas. Emslie, occupied the chair and tho following contributed i'iems: —Miss May .Warrington Mrs Hall, Mr A. Bryce, and Mr Blackmoro sang solos in a very artistic manner and had to respond with encorer>. Tim Misses McKay and Messrs Crcrar find M'oyes sang ducts, which were highly appreciated, and thfey had to respond. •Mr E. AVood gave a 'cell© solo and Mr de Latour a violin solo,, and both had to give encores. Mr Jowsey Smith, who contributed monologues, supplied the lighter element and ho also was encored. The followim? juveniles contributed dancing:— Misses MeConachy, Wade, Rushbridge, Fenton. Bnyes, Me~ Clatcby, and Fibbes. Mrs McGlasham was the accompanist, and Mr Cyril Burns was the piper. The usual hour's dnncing followed, and was in the capable hands of Mr John Seoto. "BIGHT OFF DRINK."

"My husband now has no desire for drink. He has gone right off it—and never troubles over it at all." So writes a grateful wife from Southland. From the North Cape to the Bluff wo are ' continually receiving similar testimonials. Write for free booklet- Daily Manager. Driiiko, Proprietary, ?i2AR Lanlbton Quay, Wellington. .