TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Issue 170299, 19 August 1920, Page 7

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Woolcs forecasts for to-day:— "Wind variable, moderate to strong, touth-west ruling; weather cold and fair, but with signs of a chango soon."

The Otipua Hall Committee hods a social to-morrow evening.

A farewell will be tendered' to V.v and' Mrs H. Smith and family in iJie Oiari Gorge Schoolroom to-morrow ev^-vng.

'lke committee', of the Geraldinc Collie Dog Club will meet at Mr Williamton's on Friday evening to allot prizes »nd make final arrangements for their forthcoming trials.

the W.E.A. announce an illustrated lecture by Mr C. H. Tripp, on Astronomy, jFor next Monday eening.

Referring to the increasing number of motor accidents, tho Auckland "Star" says, editorially: "A man who endangers life in this way (ho was driving a car while drunk) deserves to go to gaol and to have his license either cancelled or suspended for five years, at the end of which time le might get it back on production ot proof ot improved habits. Nothing but tiiidi drastic measures will cheek tho selfish and dangerous recklessness and carelessness of a mall minority of motorists. This urgent matter should bo dealt with by' Parliament as soon as possible this session."

Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., advises Inat the Public Works Department has <<i)gnged Mr J. M. Stewart, of Dui,edin, to provide the Cricklowood Soldier Settlement with a water supply by means of a comprehensive scheme ot wells, windmills, and pumping outfits, which will give each holding an adequate supply. The work will lie commenced shurtlv.

All elderly man named Boulduii was the victim of u serious accident on. the North Road last night. He "was going out to duty jis a night watchman. at Smithlield, wheeling his bicycle, when a motor car knocked him down. Tho driver of Hie car sang out something, but did not stop to see whether ho had hurt*the man ur not. Another car picked up Mr Boulden and took him to tho Timaru Hospital. Heiv it was i'ound that lie was cut about tho Lead, his right ankle was broken, and ha was suffering from shock, inquiry elicited, that lie was doing as we'll as could be expected. Mr Boulden :; ]so acted'as one of the "Timaru .Herald" train runnors.

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MOTOR. LORRY A NECESSITY. The motor lorry is gradually superceding other forms of delivery. Even the railways in many cases have been affected, since the motor lorry can «o so far afield. For long distance work the "Dennis' should be obtained British-built, expertly designed, reliable, economical—business houses the world over prefer it. The New Jfealund Express Co., Ltd., agents. ...

A Press Association message states that good prices ruled ;it the dispersnh? of Mr E. Rankin's Ayrshire held, at Underwood, Southland, yesterday. Top price was given 'by Mr E. Buchanan, of Palnierston North, 102gns, ior a champion cow.

The Dean of Christohureh will induct the Rev. Harold Purchase as Vicar of the Geraldino Parish at St. Mary's Church, Geraldine, at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

The Hook Patriotic Committee hook September 9 for a social in Mr Henderson s granary.

A meeting of settlers of Sherwood Downs and surrounding settlements will bo held in the Sherwood Downs School on Saturday, at 7.30 p.m., to arrange for a hall.

The. Geraldine Horticultural Society's annual meeting will lie held next Tuesday evening m the office of the Bank of New South Wales. There will be a committee meeting at-7.30.

A Press Association message from Auckland states Hint the sugar workers will resume work as soon as possible, their claims being submitted to an early , sitting of .the Arbitration Court. At present there is no raw sugar in the works, but a shipment is duo to arrive to-morrow.

II- Allchurch and Co. will sell at 1 o'clock to-day on account of Mr H. Goodwin (who is leaving for Australia;, tints whole of Iris superior household l:irmturo and effects. Also at 2.30 on .account of Mr H. W. Meniere the modern 7-roomed brick residence at present occupied by Mr Goodwin.

A public meeting was held in Faiiiio last lUonuay evemiig ior the purpose or lornung a musical society iu j-ar.iio. Uno w.i.s ahcady in existence vnUi a membemuip of twenty-nve, but these members were willing to open menmembership and rotorm. 'xnn result was that an enthusiastic society way formed, with a good membership and many promises to join, and it is Hoped that when the conductor takes, nis placo at the lirst practice, it will be with a choir of at least fifty voices. A large committee was elected to organise and energise the society in its various efforts. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr T. D -Burnett, M.P.; president, .Air J. trotter; vice-presidents, Messrs 11. Is Banks, J. McLean, and C. J Talboi• conductor, Air C. J. Lennon: uccompaniste, Mrs Potter; secretary,' Miss ]j. Trotter; treasurer, Mr H. Monro: librarian, Miss M. Bust. It was decided to meet for practice each Monday evening at S o'clock iu the Parish Hall, the first practice to be neld on Monday evening next. The society myites all singers to bo present and join. The membership subscription was fixed at os for men, and 2s 6d lor ladies, per annum. The matter of an orchestra was held over until the vocal parte were more advanced, but it is hoped that an orchestra ujll be added before the end of the yea>\

Entries for tJio tug-of-war contest in connection with the' Carnival which is being held to help to send the Regimental Band to Ballarat contest close to-day, and judging by the way tilings are going there is going to bo a big tussle. Teams will be received from any institution, public body, sports association, private business, or friendly group. The entrance fee i* nominal, and the prizes are substoiv. tial. Those interested are invited to place their entries to-day with E M Arthur, Trafalgar "Street or V Hyde, c/o W. Panton and Son, Tiniaru.

is being held to help to send the Regimental Band to Ballarat contest ' close to-day, and judging by the way tilings are going there is going to be a big tussle. Teams will be received from any institution, public body, ! sports association, private business, or j friendly group. The entrance fee i* j nominal, and the prizes are substoiv. ! tial. Those interested are invited to place their entries to-day with E M Arthur, Trafalgar "Street or V Hyde, c/o W. Panton and Son, Tiniaru. Morton and Pearson draw special attention to the auction sale of motor ' cars and lorries in their mart at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Particulars appear in our auction column. I H. G. Livingstone and Co. adver- j tisc a, choice dairy property. They also intimate that they have engaged Mr. E. .Manchester as town property salesman. I The Eastern Cable Company notify: Tlease direct pll traffic to United Kingdom via Pacific." I _ "Webb and Bruce- advertise a board- i f 'ing house or hostel hand.v to the Bay and in the best part of "Timaru; also some good houso properties. » I Arrangements are well in hand for the two concerts io foo given in 'i'imaru on Sunday next, in aid of the Battalion Band's Ballarat Contest Eund, and the fund that is being raised for the suft'er- , ing children of tlio Broken Hill minors. I The first concert will be given on the ! Bay at 3 p.m., by the band, and the second will be given at 8.15 p.m. in I the Theatre- Royal, by the band, assisted by the following local artistsMessrs ti. Anderson, A. J. Fyfe J A Millar, Jil. Blackmuir, and Boy 'flanis'. A silver coin collection will be taken up at each concert, and ass the objects are so descrying it is confidently hoped that the silver coins given will be • large ones. i At yesterday's meeting of the South. Canterbury Jiospitai Board the chairman! (Air F. 11. Gillingliam)- said the public aid not know, and consequently I aid not appreciate, the very splendid j service which Dr 'Jalbofc was rendering the community in the great amount of | work which he was doing regularly at at the Public Hospital, free of cha-rge, as a specialist in eye, throat, ear, and nose diseases. Dr Talbot had gone to England to specialise in these things, and the community ought to le ex- ( ceedingly grateful to him for the .gen-' ■ crous way in which he was placingjiis special knowledge, acquired =it Considerable expense, at the disposal of hospital patients. Other members of the Board concurred in the chairman's remarks. Mr J. O'Brien, manager of the "Grev Bivor Argus," came to Timaru oil Tuesday, and held a meeting that right I in the Unitarian Hall, when he met I various trade unions with the object of enlisting their practical support in tho | matter of taking shares in tho paper. 1 Those present included representatives of the, bricklayers', carpenters', drivers', and waterside tvoiiiers' unions, and several announced their willingness to take shares in the paper. Mr O'Brien returned north yesterday. 1 At the Supreme Court at Christchurch yesterday, William Shaw, a bankrupt, formerly in 'business in ChristchureTt as a. rubber merchant, was found guilty on two charges under the Bankruptcy Act'; sentence being deferred. The jury found that | he made unlawful payments, and that !by rash and hazardous speculation ; brought bout his bankruptcy.—(Press Association.)

Morton and Pearson draw special attention to the auction sale of motor cars and lorries in their mart at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Particulars appear in our auction column.

H. G. Livingstone and Co. advertise a choice dairy property. They also intimate that they have engaged Mr. E. .Manchester as town property salesman.

The Eastern Cable Company notify: Tlease direct pll traffic to United Kingdom via Pacific."

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