TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Issue 170269, 14 July 1920, Page 6

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised last- night >— "Present indications aTefor high west" to south-west winds, cold, changeable j , weather, with heavy showers in many parts, and snow on the highlands of , the South Island; barometer unsteady, with a rising tendency." - " . The sitting' of the Supreme Court - - in Timaru has been - postponed from, - August 3rd to August 17th.' ". "- ;- A meeting of Geraldino Anglican , parishioners will he held: in the Parish ~-J Hall, at 2.30 to-morroV- to "arrange ,__ a' farewell to Canon Hamilton... \/-'-"- ". A meeting of the~ St.„" Andrews f " Miniature Rifle Club will be" held night at 8 o'clock. - . ~' t > = » vT^cC'* The .Waimataitai Tennig Club Lqlds.v- , a "dance in the Bay" Pavilion evening. ( - -i A "demonstration of fruit;tree fpruh-ts ing will'bo 'given-in-MrN-J.'JR.^Hami!-;=#= |ton's orchard," 3Yillowbridge, ripa^inoT-^g row, at 2 p.m..~thy Mr o.<Berriage;*fvgQ Government ..orchard -? - ■- - -"vir ?'£§Gi&iMSß.

An Order-in-Couucil adding "Wellington to the Borough of Timaru appears in the last Gazette to hand—Bth inst.

Tlio Albury Returned Soldiers have booked August 6th ior their annual ball. ... ,

A farewell social will be tendered Miami Mrs J. H. "Weir and family tonight iu the Woodl'.inds Street Church.

A meeting of thq Otipiia Memorial Committee "will bo held in the hall on Friday evening.

"Washer and Co. advertise that they arc offering some really good prices at bedrock prices. ...

A meeting of the Stttdbolme Co-op. Dairy Company will bo held to-morrow evening at 8 'p.m. at Mr T. Quinn's lesidenec, Studholme.

A Proclamation in the Cnzettoo constitutes the Springs-Ellebiuere ElectricPower District. The district includes the area between the' Rakaia. and Halswell rivers, ami (roughly) between the main railway lino and Lako EllosiTjore and the sea, being the counties of Springs and Ellesmere, and tho town of South bridge.

A Press Association message from Christchurch stales that the chairman of the Board of Trade has fixed the retail price of "new" sugar for Canterbury at 6.} d per lb over all. Previously it was proposed to charge fid over the counter, and 6icl booked or delivered, but the new arrangement makes a flat rate of 6Jd, subject to the usual discount.

' Those interested in the progress of Fairlie and surrounding districts should readily accept the invitation of the Farlic brant- i of the South Canterbury Development League to attendits annual-meeting next Monday evening. The branch is an active one, and tlhe report of those activities will be read at the meeting, which is open to all interested.

Tlio voting man, "William Cit-skwc!:, who was instrumental in exposing ilio evil doings of Maekay, ex-Mayor of AVanganui, and who was shot '■'>>■ the latter with the object of preventing his, exposure, is now well on the road to recovery, liLs progress having be™ most satisfactory. ft i« reported (says a "Wellington ,! Tinic» special correspondent) that additional informatiiiu "was secured by Crusswell consequent on his discoveries in connection with the, first case, and though no information under this detail hag' been published, it is understood that certain poop'o ba\ eshaken fho dust of AVanganui off their feet.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement on the front page, under the heading of Red Cross, of a sale to be held in the shop in the Arcade, opposite the Post Office, of Timaru wounded soldiers' work. The work includes woodwork, beautifully made and useful, also leather and suede work of all descriptions. It is to be hoped that the public will liberally support this sale, as it helps the paticnt'finnncially and gives him interest in continuing work which is beneficial, and is part of the treatment for various limbs.

An Auckland telegram states that a store in Vauxliall Road, Dcvonport, was. discovered to he on fire on Saturday night during the absence of the occupier, J. Knowiing, { ,nd his family The fire was extinguished speedi!v, and then it was discovered that Vm: premises had been burglarised, and monov and jewellery valued at £2O were mi's, ing. There were evidences of the firo having ben started among kapoo stored in a cupboard.

At n meeting of commercial travellers in "Wellington "pde-war conditions wero compared with post-war conditions, and the economic status of travellers w.i* discussed. The general feeling waa that employers and commercial travellers should adopt a "get together" policy; and a resolution was carried unanimously appointing delegates to meet the employers' representatives at a round ta'ole conference to discuss ihu conditions under which commercial travellers are working. Three "Wellington .delegates were appointed, and representatives arc to be appointed bv Palmerstou North. Napier, Wanganiii an.d New Plymouth centres. Marlborough and Nelson aro also likelv to send delegates.

A rally! A rally! Come to th e saJc—the merry, merry sale! Have cleared °,". fc hxtures and storerooms of everything left aside or omitted, olin navy coating serge 5s 6d, valuo for 19s 6d, Foxs 54in navy 14s lid, black cashmere 2s Lid. 3 pieces Axminster carpets, beautiful designs, ]3s lid, ]7g 3 Id; 15 gentlemen's boxed tailored suits, sports shape 79s Cd, -^ac 1 three-garment 89s 6d,'117s Gd to £6 17s 6d for worsted; grey worsted trowsera 32s 6d. saddle tweed knickers lis 6d up; pram quilts 15s lid: grev tweed ureas skirts 39s 6d. others from - 7s lid; 2 pieces . cotton blousings 7?d; table covers, 2 yards by 48in, 2s lid". A few rugs, heavy, nearly all wool, 49s Gd. W.W.S. grey 'varsity tweed 5s lid, 54in browns lis 3d, dark grey flannel 2s 6d; pillow slips 2s lid. 3s.' Exquisitely cut covert coats, all wool, 975. The beauties! Angora plush tablecovers, in brown, gr e en, crimson, 8 x 10 97s 6d, 8 x 12 102s 6d; Deccan mats en suite.—Thomsons' Sale.

The quarterly meeting of Court Southern Cross, A.0.F.. was held last evening, Bro. A. G. Hill. P.C.R., presiding in the absence of the 'C.R., Bro. C. L. Tubb. . Tho woodwards gave their usual .full and comprehensive report on the sick at present on the benefit funs, and said that on the whole much improvement was noticeable. The auditors' report and balance sheet were presented bv Bro, H. N. Hollow, co-auditor with Bro. T. C. Baker, and were duly adopted, as also was a further report" of theirs on raising the officers' salaries. On their suggestion, and with great unanimity, Bro. T. Harris, secretary, was voted a handsome bonus in recognition of his excellent and heavy work through the war period. Bro. Harris suitably replied, thanking the C.R.* and brethren. It was decided ,to erect a district respect board, recordinrr p\\ p-ist Chief Rangers, and Past District Secretaries and Treasurers, since the establishment of the Court in Timaru. One candidate Was approved for membership. During a recess a Roll of Honour was unveiled. Bro. C. G. Vogeler, ■ P.CR., performing the ceremony of unveiling.

The Louivre has just received threedozen ladies' sample black underskirts iu moreen and silk moirette. Theso are priced at 15s 6d, 1.7s 6tl, 19s Gd, to 27s Gd each, worth at least 21 per cent. more. Also a distinctive sample range of camisoles, which ladies sould see at once. They include voile, lawn, Jap., silk, crepe, .de.. chene, longcloth, wit hreal lace, etc., in white and dainty pale shades for evening wear, priced from 48 lid to 27s 6d.( At The Louvre, Central "Stafford Street, Timaru. ...

As little children cuter grow, .Among the things they seek to know, Are sordid truths we daro not .tell; 'And camouflage is just as well." But simple facts need no disguise, Plain terms with such aro safe and wise-

A child with croup, of course, is sure To know of Woods' Great PeDoerrnint Cure. "26

Keep your feet dry. Hannah and Co., Lid.j have a huge selection in goloshes and gum hoots. -Children's 'eoloshcs and gum boots in all sizes. Men's rubber hide knee and thigh giims, with leather soles. These arc the beat you can buy, Hannah's, limaxu...

According to a notice in. the Gazctti the maximum price for bran has been raised from £7 to £7 15s and fo r pollard from £9 to £9 15s.

• The attention of those looking for town residences is directed to Geo. .Reid's advertisement on page 1, mentioning three properties which have just come on tho market.

The Kingsdown bachelors have postponed their annual ball from July 30 Id August C.

_ Mr and Mrs Hansen, victims of last Thursday's motor accident at Saltwater Creek, are still in the Public! Hospital, where they are making progress towards recovery.

Vacancies on the Borough Council's public works, staff have been filled by the appointment of Messrs H. W Kayner, P. McMillan, 33. C. Mattingly, A. McL. Hell (all returned soldiers), and Mr Sullivan, a former employee.

H. Allchureh and Co. advertise the particulars of a clearing sale 1o he held to morrow, on account of Mr J. Wright at his lesidenco, Craighea'd Street (off "Wai-ili Road). Also the particulars of a. freehold property in Hobbs' Street, "Waimataitai, to be sold at the Rialto on Saturday next.

•A week's appeal in Hamilton-(states a Press Association telegram) to raise £12,000 for the esfciitfishment of a Y.M'.O.A. successfully closed on Monday night amid a scene of great enthusiasm. The success means that the Y.M.C.A. obtains Mr Ewcu McGreagor's gift of a farm valuwl at £-1000, making the total £16,000.

Our Christchurch correspondent states that -a city land agent said he honestly believed'the boom in city property iiad burst, chiefly through the withdrawal of soldiers' advances and the high prices of building materials. There are now, lie sSid, about a hundred land agents, whereas five joars ago thera were only forty. Some of them have done well, but business has slackened off, and some arc going out of business.

Timaru auctioneers are familiar with clearing sales of household furniture, but time must elapse before any of them has the experience an Auckland firm enjoyed recently, when the clearing of «i single building required •* sale lasting three weeks. It wsis the d 0.,.ing of the Cargen Hotel, a building containing 200 bedrooms. It was said to be a record sale of the kind in New Zealand.

The following vessels were due to be within wireless range last night:— Awanui: Atua, Australmont, Manuka, Tahiti, Bona, Ka'iwarra; of Auckland: Tahiti, Rona, Kaiwarra, Westmahawaha, Arahura, Ruahine, Atua,, Gor. beta; of Wellington: Pateena, "Wahine, Toiua, Mahana, Port Lvttclton, Zealandic, Manuka, Raranga, Monowai; of Awarua: Tarawcra; of Chatham Island: Waiwera.

It is announced that the Eagle, Star, and British Dominions Insurance Comi P™>'' kjd-; has recently purchased iu Wellington the four-storev ferio-con-crete building now occupied' tv the company in Manama, Street. Tlie pesition is generally recognised as being one of the best business sites in "Wellington, and it is understood that the purchase price ran into several thousands of pounds. Extensive alterations are now being made. The edifice in future will be known as "The British Doir-inions Insurance Buildings." ~Mr H. A. InnesJones is chief agent for South Canterbury and Mr E. J. LcCren sub-agent, Timaru. ...

Ihe Dominion School Committees' Association's Conference at Wellington discussed a remit: "That the Education Department should consider the granting of assistance to schools which had very large attendances but not quite sufficient to entitle them to assistance." The remit was not adopted, but it waatf resolved that the Department be asked to send relieving teachers to such schools when possible. The Conference also decided to urge the Government that more secondary schools were required in the Dominion for the convenience, of country'■children unable to travel long distances to selio'd and that the Government • jiild establish hostels where secondary schools are established, such hostels to be under the direction of the controlling body, and not under that of the head teacher.

At the monthly meeting of the Waimato Development League Mr G.Dash, who presided, made special mention of the publicity by the Press to their efforts, and expressed his appreciation of their helpful support. A petition for continuous telephone service tiad been forwarded to the Department, and after the visit of an officer to report, the petition was received As the local postmaster could give no definite- information as to when the change would take place, it was decided to urgo the Pepartment to hasten the matter. It wag also re-' ported that Waihao Downs was having trouble with its Piojected telephone service. It was resolved to write to the Minister pointing out his reply to Mr Bitchener, and drawing attention to the fact that all that was now required from tho Department was an indication as to where the poles wero to go. All the material was on the spot and ready to be used.

In the court-martial c*se of Private Arthur Gregory McCarthy, heard at Dunedin on Friday, accused was. found guilty and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment, but the convening officer (Lieutenant-Colonel McDonald) would not confirm the sentence. On his release by the military McCarthy was immediately arrested by the police, and appeared before tb e - Police Court yesterday, charged, with using and continuing to u'se a i-mie other than that by which he was described in tho published list of private defaulters. A remand was granted, on the application of the police, to July 21.

FEMININE APPEARANCE. The woman who studies her appearance, the careful woman, uses Peach Bloom; the woman who studies her shoes, the careful woman, uses Peach Bloom. Why? Because Peach Bioom is the best polish. It produces a brilliant shine and it preserves and softens tho leather. Secure a tin from vour grocer or shoe store to-day. ...

B"or Children's Hacking Cough, Woods' Great Peppermint ' Cure, Is 9d, 2s 9d.

have just added U our stock a w«s". assorted supply of cameras, Kodaks izd Brownies. Next' time you want a film give us a calk A full and fresh .supply of these just ieceivod. including No. 127 for V.P.K. and No. 0 Brownies. We have made arrangements with an expert photographer to develop your films at the shortest notice. Take no chances i.itn your films, but send them to us to bo developed by an expert. The price is right.—Neil's Pharmacy (E. O. Ayres, proprietor), 73 Stafford St.. Timaru.

As incense of the gods ;s the soothing fragrance of choicely Dlended tobacco and cigarettes to the smoker' The connoisseur buys his cigarettes from no que but Rowland Watson, Dominion Hill. ..'

'.'DENNIS" MOTOTt LOEKY FEATURES. Capacity for climbing: steep, gradi-*

onts, engines protected from dust ana [ dirt, and governed to prevent lorries i from being driven at undue speed, i guarded radiators," special ivorm gear (a notable feature of the "Dennis"), t Jill these and other points it possesses. > But inquire. The New Zealand Express , Company, Limited.* ...

A -meeting of the Fairlie Miniature Rifle Club will bo held in the Fire. Brigade.Station'to-night at 7.30.

The young people of Pleasant Valley hold a ball on tho 2."\d.

At the annual meeting of the Ivurow Joekoy Club on Saturday last, Mr T. A. M.unro, who lias been secretary to the club for the past 28 years, "was elected president.

At a meeting of tho "Waimate A. Audi P. Association on Saturday last it was decided to support} the Timaru branch ol the Farmers' Union in their endeavour to induce a veterinary suigeon to practice in South Canterbury by offering to subsidise his private 'earnings. The date of the annual show ,was fixed for November 25.

, Athletes are reminded in time to get some practice, of the South Canterbury" championship tug-of-war, which will be held on Thursday, September 2, in connection with the bazaar which is to be held in aid of the Ballarat Band Contest Fund, in which contest the Band of the 2nd""(S.C.) Regiment will take part. The tug-of-war will be open to teams, restricted to six-a-side, between the Waitaki and the Rangitata, and the average weight of each team is not to exceed 13 stone. Good prize money and a. special gold medal are being offered, and the event should attract considerable competition. Entries, which will close on August 19, should be posted to Mr E. M. Arthur, 36 Frafalgar Street, Timaru.

.On Monday;-"night in Timaru "Mr "W. E. Best, president of the New Zealand Society of Accountants, gave ; t n address on debentures. Mr "W.~ Ct. Irwin 'presided. Tho lecturer went fully- into the _ sutfject of limited liability" companies' debentures, and -gave a lot of useful information in a very clear manner. ' Incidentally the lecturer said that' accountancy would be far more necessary in the future than it had been in tho past, and there would bo great opportunities for qualified accountants. He said the qualified ac-countant-was the king pin of u business, and no profession called for more careful work. Competition in the business world was going to be keener than in the past, and accountants would become more and ~ - more indispensable. The accountants of the Dominion constituted a hard-working conscientious! fraternity and they were men who could not be done without. Mr Best was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.