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Bush Advocate, Volume XX, Issue 1003, 15 April 1908, Page 4

The Da mievirko Advocate will not" : bo published on Good Friday and Easter Monday. On page 2 : Sir James Willcocks ; heiress in a hovel. Page 3: The pricq of timber. Page 6 ; Vanishing gold. Page 7; Report of Weber County Council. ' " Some of theybung ladies of Dannevirke intend organising a hockey club. The third-class cruiser Pegasus arrived at Wellington yesterday from Melbourne. ' ' .; Mr D. Crewe, the present Mayor, and Ct MeCardl© wall contest .the Pahiatua mayoralty; > ? ?j" A modified service will be run on the Wellington tramways on Good Friday, the protest of the employees. 4 ~>- The usual, extra mail* trains on the Wellington-Napier line, to assist in coping with the holiday traffic, coin- - menced to -run to-day. The consecration of the fine lodgeroom recently erected in Church . street, Palmerston Norjth, for Manawatu Kilwinning, will" take place in May. It is stated that writs for alleged breach of promise have been issued against two recently- wedded residents of Palmerston s £uOl being claimed in each case. It has been suggested at New Plymouth that it be a recommendation to all No-License Councils and Leagues to make the Prince of Wales' birthday no-license meeting day throughout the dominion. A second meeting of those interested in the formation of a quoits club in Dannevirke was held last night, when the proposal was advanced a stage further. The election of officers was deferred for a future meeting. " There is plenty of money in sheep yet. "A record price in sheep for recent mouths was obtained at Levin last Friday by Messrs Dalgety and Co., when a line of 250 fat wethers of Messrs McDonald sold at 21s 6d and 21s lOd each." The. bicycle road race, Dannevirke to Norsewood and back, will be run off at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 29th inst. Entries (ss) close with the secretary of the D.A.C.C. on Saturday, 18th inst. The event is for a sweepstake of os, with cash and trophies to the value of about £4 10s added. The estate of the late Mr Allen McLean, who died in Christchurch last your, has boon certified for probate at £596,904 13s lid. The Lyttelton Times records that personal property, after the payment of debts, is valued at about £570,207, and realty at about £20,700. The amount of probate duty that the estate will pay has not been decided yet. Mr J. Howes, the successful contractor for the delivery of metal round about Ormondville before the winter sets in, has completed the metalling of the newly-formed footpath from the railway crossing past the. police station. Those who remember the awful state the main road got into along there last winter and have to use the street many times during the day, will greatly appreciate the recent improvement. Mr John L. Nicol, the well-known sight-specialist, makes a return visit to Dannevirke on Saturday, this week. We hardly need point out the advantages of seeking the most skilled attention for the organ of vision, when it shows symptoms of trouble and anyone who is in doubt concerning their eyes in any way should certainly call on Mr Nicol, he visits Dannevirke periodically, and his place of consultation is at Mr Pi'iov's, chemist. Our readers are reminded that Stainer's "Crucifixion" will be sung at St. John's Church this evening. A full chorus will take part. The music in this work is of a strikingly beautiful character. The solos are of quite a pathetic nature, and strongly appeal to the listener. There are two fine choruses, "Fling wide the gates," and "The appeal of the crucified." Several striking hynms occur at intervals throughout the work. There shoulud be a large attendance at St. John's Church this evening. A little man stepped in the shop, And said : "Now, you be sure To give me what I ask for pop, j That's Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. It's no use to try and force On me some other class, For though I am a little hoarse I'm not a little ass. 5 You should ask to see out new models in trimmed millinery and our new corset models; you will be delighted to find such nice goods at such reasonable prices. — McDowell and Power. — Advt.

The Woodville Rifles will be well represented at the Easier encampment at Wellington. A press" wire states that work has ceased for the present at the Maharahara copper mines. Tho directors of the company hope to resume working on an extensive scale shortly. The recently-formed Auckland market gardeners' association has decided to petition the Government not to give effect to the Premier's proposal to utilise prison labor in the production of vegetables on a State-owned farm. ..'■'... The prizes for the bicycle road race to be held on the 29th inst. from Dannevirk© to Norsewood and back will be allotted as follows: First prize, 60 per cent, of sweepstake, 30s cash, and Mr Ransom's 10s 6d trophy ; 2nd prize, 30 per cent, of sweepstake, £1 cash, and Mr Neagle's 7s 6d trophy; 3rd prize, 10 per cent, of sweepstake, and Mr Coltman's 5s 6d trophy; 4th prize, Mr Hill's 2s 6d; fastest ; time, medal. -Entries (ss) accompanied by performances on road close on Saturday with the secretary of the DyA.C.C. Riders are notified that the race will start, wet or dry, at 3 p.m., and entries are confined to local riders. This morning wo had the opportunity of inspecting the plans of the proposed new Salvation Army barracks. The building, which will be of brick, will form a very valuable addition to the architecture of the; town;,, having a very striking and massive appearance from High street, Tihe. frontage to which will be about .30 feet, and the depth 60 feet. Behind the main building mil be a band room, officers' room, and sisters* room, while the main hall will be a spacious apartment, capable of holding several hundred, people. . Tfio need for such a building shows that the local corps is making good prdand its members are to be congratulated upon the progressive spirit f which has induced them to accept the financial responsibility "involved in .providing themselves with more adequate and iip-to-dafe quarters. < Tussicura (Wild- Cherry Balm) never fails to give relief .in cases of stubborn coughs and: colds, catarrh, etc. ::~. Advt. .