Papers Past | Newspapers | Timaru Herald | 6 August 1920 (2025)

TOWN & COUNTRY

Mr Pemberton advised last night:— "Present (indications are for southerly .breezes veering to northerlies everywhere, and then increasing; milder weather may be expected, but with' dull and misty conditions overspreading the country soon, and rain lollowing generally. Tho barometer will ue falling everywhere shortly." Mr. Wooles forecasts for to-day: ■"Moderate easterly winds; weather fine." The Council of the South Canterbury Development League meets in the Borough. Chambers next Thursday at 2 p.m. . * Nominations for the committee to be elected at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union on August 11 close to-morrow. The results of the recent election for seats on the Canterbury Education Board were announced as follows: — Chxistchurch urban are.a.: A. Peverill and C. S. Thomuson: North West Ward rural area: W. .1. BiTnell. There were no contests for tho other seats, which are held bv the followingTimaru urban area. Jas. Gibson Gowj Middle Ward: W. P. Snencer; Soutli Ward, G. W. Armitage. The touring South Isla.nd Country team was defeated at Carterton yesterday by Wairarapa bv 9 to 3." At ™*atford,. Taranaki beat Manawatu, A Cinderella dance will'bo held by ii% u,, reliura ed soldiers in the l)rul : Hall to-morrow evening.

lJ?T r ?u T - Bux \ on and W. Lindsay ieit by the second express for th e north yesterday en route for Australia, where they are going on behalf of tho' potato growers in connection with the lifting ot the embargo. Mr T. Buxton wat nominated by the Executive of the Potato Growers' Association and Mr Lind*ay by the Waimato district growers Their mission is an important one for if successful in getting the embargo on the _ importation of potatoes into"lustraha lifted, the result will mean the paving from ruin of a large- number of New Zealand growers, and will also mean reasonably cheap potatoes for the Australian public.

Influenza.—The most reliable remedr for influenza is Febro. This mixture is made.solely bv us. and was used by many hundreds of people during the epideniic last year. Keep a 1,-ottle of this in the home, and as soon as tno first symptoms of influenza appear f ske a dose of Febro. It quickly roiimes those aches and pains, and'promptly reduces feverishness. Price, 2s 6d double size 4s 6d. Posted anywhere in New Zealand 6d extra. Neil's Pharmacy, Stafford Street (E. O. Ayres M.P.S., proprietor).

Photography.—A7o have just added t>. our stock a «*'. assorted supply of cameras, Kodakfi. tzd Brownies.- Next time you want a film give us a call. A full and fresSi supply of these just la* ceived including No. J 27 for V P K and No. 0 Brownies. We have made arrangements with an expert photographer to develop your films at tho shortest notice. Take no chances vitn your films but send them to Us to be developed by an expert. The price is right.—Neil's Pharmacy (E. C Avres proprietor), 73 Stafford St.. Timaru .'

The annual meeting of subscribers io the Cavo Ljl)rnry Hall will be held m the Ctivo Hall to-morrow jit 8.30 pm.'

Mr John Buckley's clearing sale today is t 0 be held at his residence, Hillon Township.

At the Arbitration Court-in Wellington, Mr McKeeii, appearing in a grocers' dispute, said grocers' hours, 52 per \veek, were the longest of anv trade in Now Zealand, or in Australasia. The President of the Court said he did not care to shorten hours in the face of a special list. He suggested that C.'.e Legislature should not only fix the hours of work in shops, but also the times for opening and closing. The Court reserved decision on hours ot work, wages, and weekly half-holiday.

Inquiries among those most likely to know point to the fact that the housewives of the district are responding to ■the- general appeal to ward oif the anticipated our famine at the end of this .season by making more use of the potato. One lady said that it would be a. gjod idea if potato scones were tried, for not only would it help to rke outthe flour supply, but it would make an agreeable change to the ordinary whito(lour scones.

•Sirs Clarke, of Hawdon Street, Chri.stchurch, wishes Mrs Smith, late of Milton Street, Christchurch, to ..communicate with her, as she has lost her address and has urgent news for her.

Mr James Bishop writes on the weather of July: "A very fine month for mid-winter. Only 88 points of rain fell on live days, but there were a good many sharp frosts, which kept cultivated ground moist and sticky on the surface. On Monday, August 2. a warm nor'-wester set in, followed by heavy rain clurng the night. I.Slin falling. This will soak the subsoil to some extent, which was greatly needed."

Morton and Pearson hold a clearing s;ile in the Mart to-morrow on account of Mrs A. Ritchie. This sale was postponed on AVednesday on account of the abd weather, and will, as advertised, take place in the Mart. The piano is an exceptionally good one. The furniture will be on view, to-day.

At the Loyal Timaru Lodge, M.TJ. 1.Q.0.F. half-yearly meeting Bro. J. Martin, N.G., presided over a. large attendance. The balance sheet and mi: "i----tor's report were read by P.P.G.M. Bro. A. Goodali find adopted. The report showed an increase in membership and finance. The siek visitor (Bro. H. Brown) reported that all the members on the sick fund were progressing favourably. The sum of £2 2s was donated to the Blinded Soldiers' Children's Fund (London). Bros. R. Earl, E. Foden, H. Brown and the treasurer (Bro. G. Hilton) were elected as dele-gat-ps to the district meeting, to be held on September 9.

The new postal rates, which came into operation on August I, increase the charges to 2d for the first 2 oz., and Id lor each additional 2 oz., the. late fee being 2d. These figures apply to letters and letter-cards. For post cards the fee is 14d for a single card, and 3d for a reply card. Packets containing commercial and other papers go at the rate of lid for each 4: oz. up to lib, and 2d 'for each additional pound up to sl.bs. Registered magazines are 2d for each copy up to 8 oz., and 2-d for each additional 8 oz. Newspapers require a penny stamp. The registration fee is 3d. Parcels are charged at the ftite of .6(1 for the iirst pound, and 2d for each additional pound up to 61bs, and "Id for each pound between 611>s and 281bs. For money orders payable in New Zealand the charge is Id for each £l, with a minimum charge of Id. If payable in the United States or Canada the charge is 5d for each 2s. Postal notes cost Id up ,to 2s Cd, 2d from 3s to 15s, and 3d for 20s. Inland tele-, grams are Is for the first 'twelve words, and Id for each additional word. Urgent telegrams are double these rates.

Referring to live decoys for duck shooting at yesterday's meeting of tho South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society a member said he knew a sportsman who once used eleven of his tame ducks as decoys, and while he was at lunch another sportsman came along and shot nine of them.

A discussion took place at the Council of the South .Canterbury Acclimatisation Society in Timaru yesterday as to whether stoats and weasels are harmful, or whether they do any good. Mr R. L. Wigley contended that they do. more good than harm, by reason of the number of rabbits which' they kill. Mr A. E. Benn admitted that they kill rabbits, but said that thoy also destroy a lot of native game. He had. had one on his place which killed seven of his white Leghorn hens. Mr Mcßride said that he had seen stoats, weasels, cats and rabbits nil playing together in quite a friendly spirit.

J. O'Rourke is now showing a. very large assortment or men's tailor-ouit boxed suits, also the latest in men's and boys' sport's suits, all direct from the leading colonial manufacturers, at prices to suit all purses. He has also over 30 dozen of the latest styles in men's Borsalino, velour, fur, wool, and tweed hats from 9s 9d up. These are all top notchers for low prices and high quality. ...

„ At the Magistrate's Court yesterday James Davidson did not appear in answer to a charge of speeding in Evans Strett. He was fined 20s and costs (19s Gd). John Don was fined 20s and costs for a . similar offence. Andrew Clarkson, for a fourth breach of his prohibition order, was fined £2 and costs; and Griffiths James, for a similar offence, was fined £1 and costs. Harry Shewan, for a first breach, was fined 20s and costs.

A Faery Bower. • Thomson's peophi put taste and elegance into their wo;;k in addition to goodness and moderation in price. A delightful'display of new season's goods. Island Window: New rough straws, models, leghorns, tegals—ladies' and misses'. North, window: Stylishly tailored costumes in favourite gabardine shades, also black and white, navy, grey and spring shades. South window: Dresses of distinction and style, up to 31s Gd. down to 2s 9d, all double w.idtli. Navy and grey look as if they would compete tor pride of place this year. Promenade: New art silk coats, wool coats, new jerseys, silk robes. There is also 160 pieces James Williamson's Linoleums, and the company's Cbngoleums and squares. A few older pieces Floorcloths from- 4s lid, linoleum 9s 9d the running yard of 72 inches width. ...

Growth in things which are useful and desirable is always a sign 0 f progress. Mr R, J. Cuddon-Large, land, estate and commission agent, mercantile, hotel and general broker, has a particularly appealing notice on page 11 of this issue, which should commend itself to those desirous of securing town homes or payable country properties. The continued and increasing demand for town property, as well as for farms and runs, has gradually built up Mr CuddoiPLarge's property register, and to afford the public a'greater opportunity of scanning the best pronerties which have been entrusted to hi in, for sale he has considerably enlarged his business notice. Mr Cuddon-Largp. will change tho list of properties publicly announced as sales are. effected, but he would urge intending buyers to apply nromotly on first insertion of notice, as the demand is snappy, and he submits to pubhe approval only properties that are of good buying values. Location, Loan Company's Building (upstairs) next Bank 0 f New Zealand. ;..'

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