TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Issue 170299, 18 August 1920, Page 7

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Bates advised last night: "Present- indications are for variable breezes, cast to north prevailing, with iaii- to cloudy weather generally. Tho barometer will have little movement, hut a falling tendency."

Mr Wooles forecasts for today: ■"Moderate easterly winds; weather continue fine."

Mr Massey stated in iih-e House last night that lie had received telegrams •stating ttiat a settlement with- the {state coal miners had been arrived at, and that tlie men would resume work to-day.

• The ladies of Pleasant Point are invited to visit the vacant- shop in the Railway Hotel buildings, where a fine assortment- of "Casselle" frocks, blouses, skirts, etc.,-jvill be on view fo r sale from .10.30 a.m.

The Plunkct- nurse •will make regular fortnightly visits to Fairlie, commencing next Friday, and may he seen at the Presbyterian Schoolroom from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.iii-

The Seaclown School roll of honour will be unveiled at tho School to-mor-row, afternoon at 2.30. .

H. Allcliurclt and Co.. sell to-day for Mr A. Golding, on the premises, Gleniti Road, tho whole of hig live and tie ad stock. Tho salo will commence at 1 o'clock. Particulars will be seen 'n this auction columns.

The third number of "Sporting •j'jiie.," the new monthly magazine, maintains the high standard of craftsmanship which marked its predecessors. The contents cover a wide field, most of "the popular pastimes of "New Zealanders being dealt with, and a. feature is made of descriptions of

deer-stalking expeditions, pig-shoot-ing, kangaroo-huntiing, fisihing, and * other sports. A good deal of space i sdevoted to old-time racing, a leading article enters a plea for the bookmaker, and .a ladies' section adds diversity to the new publication. Mr Kennedy, of the Empire Book Depot, is solo Timaru agent for "Sporting

Mr T. D. Burnett. M.P., telegraphed from "Wellington "last night: "The Postmaster-General lias instructed tlie District. Telegraph Engineer, Christchurch, to attend a meeting of settlersi nt Cave to form a telephone exchange. I''if-ty-one settlers have signified their intention of becoming subscribers. The meeting will bo held next Saturday night."

Tho monthly mooting of the Chamber of Commerce was,held last evening. A report of tho meeting is unavoida'oly held over'. .

H.. Allehurch and Co. will hold a clearing sale of superior household furniture and effects for Mr H. Goodwin to-morrow, commencing at 1 O'clock, at his residence, Cain Street, opposite Girls' High .School. Also on account of Mr H. W. Menoro, the 7-roomed brick residence occupied by Mr Goodwin. Immediate possession yill be given. Details are advertised.