TIMARU TOPICS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XV, Issue 28, 4 November 1887, Page 7

TIMARU TOPICS.

Timaru during the past week could not complain of dull times Tha influx of visitors to the races and cattle show gave the town quite a busy appearance. h ui «> » The cattle show in Timaru is looked forward to by the country folk as a "treat in store," and judging from the numbers who frequent the show, the hearty greetings of old acquaintances brought together unexpectedly, and the evident good humour prevailing throughout it is no wonder that such pleasant anticipations are held « \ h % race meeting—the first held under the auspices of the Amalgamated Clubs-was also a great success, and a conclusive proof that the amalgamation was a step in the right direction. It is also gratifying.* 0 see that the local horses can hold their own against all comers and the Messrs. Hobbs and the other local owners are certainly to be congratulated on their successes. There was also an Art Loan Exhibition held during the week and the paintings exhibited include several productions by local artists, which are only to be seen to be appreciated. One exhibit is a charcoal crayon drawing, the portrait of a young la^y (one of the convent pupils), by one of the ladies of the community of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, which is deservedly very much admired The harbour works here aTe being pushed along with great enerer The contract for the rubble wall, which is to protect the harbour frfm -be north side is now let to a local firm, and when completed will cost something about £38,000. This wall and the breakwater will enclose a large expanse of water, of good depth, and capable of accommodating vessels of every description and toanage-with a laree agricultural district at its back and a good harbour as an outlet for its produce, Timaru, in a few years, should not h3h 3 far behind in the commercial race.

Susan Colly, *f Analomink, Pa., arose in her sleep, climbed upon the cow-catcher of a Philadelphia aad Erie engine, and took a £amile ride at thirty miles an hour before she awoke A telegaaph operator sent not long ago the following dispatch acccrdwer to directions : '< Unclean Gjs died to-d v." It should have read ; "Uncle Angus died to-day. 1 *