TOWN & COUNTRY

Timaru Herald, Issue 170301, 21 August 1920, Page 9

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Wooles forecasts for to-day:— "Fresh easterly winds with a southerly tendency; Aveather fair in the meantime, but cold and unsettled later." ' Tho local coal merchants adviso that there in a, very serious shortage of explosives for mining ivork, and there is. finite a possibilty of some of the mint's closing down on tikis account. As promised by the Minister for Education an. officer of the Inculcation Department visited tho Timaru Couth School yesterday with a view to reporting on tho request for additions to the existing buildings. Applications will bo received until! the 30th inst. for 'six sections in the Hawthorne Settlement, Hinds, from discharged soldiers. Particulars, are advertised. The Legislative Council yesterday decided not to insist on its amendments to the Gaming Bill (clauses referring; to penalties on betting). Mr Triggsi maintained that Avithout tho amendments the measure will not Kill the bookmaker, but ho was prepared to take half it loaf. The Burke's Pass school has heeu recently re-opened after having . been closed for several years, and funds are very necessary for several purposes, the committee havo" decided to hold a social and dance in the school for that purpose on Saturday, thie 28th inst. Excellent music and refreshment« fire being provided, and tho committee arc working strenuously to make the function tho event of' the season.

A monument, and roll of honour will] ba unveiled at the Esk Valley SchooL 1 next Thursday at 2 p.m. The roll will bo on view at Mr Radcliffe's to-day. A social and dance in aid of s.iiool funds Avill be held in the Burke's Pass School to-night. The Leap-year Dance Committee hold a, dance in aid of the women and children of Broken Hill on Tuesday. The Geraldine County Clerk Avill be at the Temuka office every Tuesd ly, to collect rates, for the convenience of Temuka Kiduig ratepayers. A meeting of the members of the South Canterbury Potato Growers' Association will be held in the secretary's office this evening at 7.30 p.m. The executi\-o -will be pleased to see a good attendance of members at the meeting, as it is intended to elect delegates and prepare remits for a conference of South Island potato growers, to be 1 eTd at Wainiate on the 25th inst. The -emits and members' names of the North Canterbury Association have already been received. The Sugar Company's steamer Fiono is held up at Sydney by the orcAV, on the ground that the stokehold is undermanned for the Fiji—Auckland—Sydney ran. Owing to heavy sea the collier I'oherua had to leave Gisborne yesterday after landing 75 tons of a cargo of 1050 tons, which was needed by the railways, gasworks, and freezers. The steamer had to go, being short of Avater, and the- coal Avill be taken to Wellington. Householders have been Avithout coal for some time.—(Press Asocial ion). The illustrated lecture on astronomy, to be given by Mr O. H. Tripp in the Unitarian HaU on Monday evening, by special request of the W.E.A., will be open to the public free of charge. The lecture to be given in Timaru next Saturday by. Mr W. D. Lysmair, M.P., on "Co-operation Among Farmers' in Meat Freezing and Shipping," will be delivered in the Assembly Rooms at 2 p.m. A cable Ava« received in New Zealand recently that a shipment of meat in i!:o Admiral Codrington, the steamer acquired by a Gisborne Farmers 1 Co-oper-ative Freezing Company, was found to bo bad on arrival' at Plymouth. It is now learned that the meat iii one ho. only 'had deteriorated. Mr Lysnar stated at Wellington that only. 700 carcases were affected, worth £ 7OO or J;SO0, and they would be Avorth a good deal for boiling doAvn. The ship carried. 105,000 carcases. The ladies of Rangitata Island are to be congratulated on the success of the social recently held in the schoolroom, which proA r ed too small for the number avljo accepted the invitation of the ladies, there being a good many visitors from Rangitata. and Orton. No pains had been spared in. decorating the school, and preparing hi every way to make the social a success. During the evening Mr Allard sang several songs, and Miss Gertie Buck 'recited. The music Avas supplied' by Mr Giles, while Messrs Allard and J. Watts shared the dutiesi of M.C. Mr. Fred Watts, ou behalf of the ladies, thanked the guests for their attendance, and made suitable reference to the Roll of Honour, and nil paid a silent tribute to boys Avho had given their lives in the recent Avar. The Rangitata Island School Committee intend holding a social, in aid of funds for the Starving Children of Europe, in the schoolroom on Friday, 3rd September. A very successful euchre party and dance. Avas held in the Cricklewood school on Wednesday, in aid of the school prize funds. The prize-Avinners Avere Miss M. Cooling ladies, and Mr J. Voight gentlemen, 'oooby prize, Mr M. Sheehan. The musio was supplied by Mr Cranwell (violin), Mr Sinclair arid Mrs Wilson (piano). Another dance is to be held on September 10th in aid of the same fund H. Allehureh and Co. advertise the particulars of a clearing sale next Thursday, on account of Mr T. E Sapwell, at his .residence, 80 HassellStreet; also the particulars of a sale at the Rialto to-day, on account of a client. Mr Percy Storey, who ha* just returned from his tour of N.S.W. Avith the All Blacks, is to be entertained at- a complimentary dance by the Zingari Football Club on Wednesday . cveriing next. The Caroline Bay Hall is being beautifully decorated for the occasion by the lady supporters of the Club, and eA r erything points toAvards a A'ery successful evening. A. Washer and Co. sell by auction to-day at 2.30 p.m., at the Grand Mart a consignment of handsome black fur necklets which will be on A'iew from noon. The vendors' instructions are to sell, and this opportunity should 'So availed of by lovers of furs. 1.. A choice and ideal residential home of 6 rooms, plastered, Avith motor car shed and section of J-acre, in Evans Street, Avitbin two minutes of the beach, will be submitted to auction on Saturday next, by A. Washer and Co. Retired fanners, professional and business men, are advised to inspectthis property, as it is seldom that such n line home is offered at auction. The owner is leaving Timaru, and the property will be sold Avith or Avithout the furniture. Further particulars are obtainable from the auctioneers, who are sole agents for the A'ondor. There's no corn that can stand against Baxter's Ruby Corn Cure, which is undoubtedly the best corn cure we know of. It does its work promptly and painlessly, i seasily applied, and needs no bandage or plaster. Sold in bottles, Is each, at Baxter's Pharmacy, I Theatre Buildings,-Timaru. ... ] "YOU WANT A FILL?" : j "Right." Try this "Desert Gold" Flake Cut, or do you prefer the mix- I ture? "Desert Gold" is a blend of the | world's choicest "weeds" manufactured in the Dominion. A purer, more satisfying product does not exist. No burnnig of the tongue, no after effects of over-smoking with "Desert Gold." It's OUR smoke. 55 PRUDENT WOMEN when considering a corset purchase, you will find the best value to-day in B. ! and C. Corset's. Because they are British made, these famous corsets are not affected in price by high foreign rates of exchange and their price represents full value. The grace, freedom, and Avearing qualities of B. and C. Corsets make them general favourites. They combine refinement and comfort, and every Avoman will be satisfied Avith their quality. Ask for B. Amd C. Corsets. All leading Drapers stock them.• .5 MOTOR LORRY A NECESSITY. The motor lorry is gradually superseding other forms of delivery. Even the railways in many cases have been affected, since the motor lorry can go so far afield. For long distance v/ork the "Dennis" should be obtained. British-built, expertly designed, reliable, economical—business houses' the Avorld over prefer it. The New £ealand Express Co., Ltd., agents. ... ; . • In the day of their great civilisation the Greeks were most particular, in the en re. of their hair. To-day, the Avelldressed man is just as fastidious, and always visits Rowland Watson's' ton- . sorial saloon, ...

, Entries for Junior and Senior' i National Scholarships -close on September S. Particulars are adverted. The Lyric Costume Comedy Company are advertised in this issue to appear in the Dominion Theatre, r«maka, next Wednesday, and on Thursday at Geraldine.' Their male quartette is particularly good, and they have a comedian -ivho is described as being one or the few ivho are really funny. ; t "Has the Secret of Perpetual Youth : been Discovered?" is the subject 0 f Mr A. M. Patcrson's lecture in the "Unitarian Hall to-morrow evening at 3.20. The Girls' High School remind their friends of their annual sal©, to be held this year on Thursday next, August 26, aitornooii and evening, in the Assembly Kooms The change of address from; the vSchool gymnasium to the Assembly Kooms, as more convenient and central, should be noted. The attractions cro numerous dainty and inexpensive articles for sale, delicious afternoon tea and supper, a, concert in the afternoon by present girls, and another in the evening by well-known singers from among the ex-girls. The admission is only 6d, and the proceeds are mainly in aid of the much-desired swimming baths at the school. The music-lovers of Timaru are reminded that two concerts will be given to-monw by the Band of the 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment—one concert at the Caroline Bay Rotunda at 3 p.m. and the other in the Theatre Royal, commencing at 8.15 p.m. At tlie latter the Band will be assisted by the following well-known artists:—Mr S. Anderson (baritone), Mr 35. Blackmun (tenor), and an instrumental duet by Messrs A. J. Fyfe and O. "Muller. The accompaniments to these items are in the capable hands of Mr Roy Harris. The piano is being kindly lent by the Bristol Piano Company. The public are no doubt, aware that the Band is now very busily engaged in rehearsals for the forthcoming contest at Ballarat. and owing to the limited time at its disposal it has been found necessary to make the appeals on behalf of two very deserving objects at the concerts, or a. separate concert would have been given for each. Collections Avill be taken up during each concert, and will be divided equally between the Fund for the Starving " Children of Europe and Asia. Minor r.nd the fund for the relief of the children of the Broken Hill miners. Help is urgently needed in both cases, and a liberal response will be appreciated. The promotes of these concerts frcl sure that it will' not be too much to suggest that patrons at the concert in the evi nirg should donate not less than one shilling at the dress circle entrance and sixpence at the entrance; to the sis Us. ?his would realise a. substantial amount<and would help considerablv to augment the funds of two very worthy objects. To-day Wainiate will be on fete for Band Saturday—a of jubilee, music and Continental Sunday attractions with all objectionable features eliminated.- The Garrison Baud will visit the town and play all day in the streets, and occasion will b© taken of the visit of the Band by the Commercial Travellers to make a raid on the pockets of the willing for the sale of art union tickets. No charge will be made for admission in the streets, but pedestrians and fortunate users of cars Avill be expected to pay their way. It is hoped that Wainiate will take its right place in helping the Band with this cor tost, and that having twenty of a population more than Temuka, it will see that it beats the latter town on a per head of population basis. At night-the Cabaret Concert Party, a troupe of artists, is going in their strongest force to give a J. C Williamson entertainment at a moderate price. The ballot will not be at home as much as a J. C. Williamson troupe, but .ingenuousness is rather a fearture of the party, for one of the detriments to the real professionals is the fact that they become hardened and j do not respond so sympathetically to the intentions of the impressario as is the case in a> non-professional troupe. There is no doubt that the entertainment to-night will Be at high-water mark as far as a. visit from a Timai-u party is concerned. Replying to a question in the House yesterday,' the Prime Minister said. he had heard that ah embargo had been placed on the export of coal from Newcastle. He believed that it was only temporary and he was not sure that New Zealand Avas affected by it. He had cabled ..an inquiry. The position would be serious if our supplies of Australian coal Avere cut off.—Press Association.