The Adcanced. [Established 1888.] FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1909.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 284, 4 June 1909, Page 4

The Adcanced. [Established 1888.]

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1909.

[PUBLISHED DAILY.] OLDEST ESTABLISHED PAPER AND GUARANTEED LARGEST OIKOULATION IN THE DISTRICT. CIRCULATES IN Dannevirke Mangatoro TamakJ Ngapaeruru Mangabe Weber Ti Tree Point Waione Wimbledon Herbertville Akitio Horoeka Oringi Kiritaki Maharahara Wqodville Umutaoroa.; Matamau * Piripiri Makotuku — Ormondville Norsewood Takapau „ . Whetukura Awariki Otanga Kumeroa Rangitane - Raumati Rua Roa S. Norsewood Tiratu Tipapakuku Mangapuaka ' Mangatuna ■ Makaretu

Mr W. El Griffin, Government Valuer for Hawke's Bay, for the past eiglit years, is being retired under the retrenchment scheme. Mr H. T. Ellingham, of Horoeka, has been elected by a large majority for tho seat on the Wellington Land Board, rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr A'Court, through efflux ion of time. . ' "4 . In a criminal case heard at the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday, it was stated in evidence that c family consisting of a father, mother and eight children, lived, slept and took their meals in one room. Last evening Messrs McMahon showed their buckjumpers to an appreciative audience. The horses knew their business' thoroughly, and ! quite a, pleasing feature in connection | with the show is that the stock are ' all shown in the best of condition, j The most niirth-provoKing incident was tho bucking bullock, which Mr. W. Rose rode several times round the j ring, but the bullock easily unseated ■another aspiring jockey. The leaping dog event was very well received. In reply to a question as to whether he approved of the proposal that he should go to the Imperial Defence Conference, the leader of the Opposition, (Mr W. F. Massey) made the following statement to an Auckland Herald representative-: — , "There are many points to be considered in connection with such a proposal, but I can, make myself perfectly, clear on one, and it is this: I,. am strongly in favor of going on with the business of the session, and if that is agreed to, tlien my place- is here. Make no mistake about that." The June number of the Lone Hand is now available, and an attractive! number it is. It is replete with good ' reading, and amongst the most striking of the short articles are exceedingly readable sketches of the poet Swinburne and of Professor David, who achieved such -marked success ; n connection with Lieut. Shaekleton's Antarctic expedition. Henry Lawson, the literary idol of the Austrn- j lian way-back, also comes in for Jin ! appreciative reference at the hands of a French writer, Emile Sa ilia us. The authorised biography of Madame Melba is continued, and there is a novel article on ski-running in Australia as well as additional chapters to the serial stories, which have, been running for some months. The.frontispiece is a beautifully colored por-t-rait of Professor David;

On psii^o 2: Cable -ihmvs ; tho lioli-' (lay. Page 3: Flourmillors' Association; pro)1 news; football; lioekoy. Page 6: S. M. Court report.' Pngo 7: Tlie lost squadron. '" Dr Hiddell. who has Ik-oh spending a few days in town and at Pahiatua, returned to Ti Tree Point to-day. Miss Spencer, head mistress of the Napier Girls' High School, has forwarded her resignation to the Board of Governors. ' : The public library erected at Timara, at the cost of £3000, a grant from Mr Carnegie, was formally opened yesterday. - A nieeting of creditors in the es- > tate of James Ross will be held at the office of the D.O.A. at 11 a.m. on Thursday next to consider the bankrupt's position iai respect to the Otopo bridge contract, which he desires to complete. According to scientists, we are told that everything is according to law. even to the -weather. This maybe feasible to a scientist, but to the average Dannevirke citizen the climate for the last two weeks lias been a puzzle. "What you have gained through the fine weather may be lost — if you are not judicious. It is to your advantage that you should note the following: 1. R.. Hannah and Co., Ltd., are manufacturers and if you buy your boots from them you will save the middleman's profit. 2. They sell for the lowest margin of profit, and are New Zealand's greatest shoe providers. 3. Their stock is the largest in the Hawke's Bay, and every boot bought from their establishment is guaranteed. Ask for .the "G" brand. Special reductions will be given to-morrow (Saturday) to every purchaser:* ' 1 . - Just now there are on view in theDannevirke Co-operative Association's store some remarkable photographs. They represent both ladies aoid gentlemen on the one hand practically hairless, and on tlie oilier " showing very fine heads of hair. 'It is interesting to note what a difference hair makes to a person's a,ppearahce; one man from the back view of the head . looks as if he were 70 ; another photograph of the same man taken with the Hair Restorer makes him look what he is — about 30. These photographs are thoroughly genuine, and were taken by the well-known photographer, Mt H. H. Clifford, of Christchurch, who certifies that the negatives have not been retouched, or that the subjects have in any way been tampered with. The • originals of the photographs have to thank Brice's Regenerator for the return of their hair. MHE. McDonald,' who lias been in charge of the Eclipse Factory for the past three years, is leaving" tho district shortly, and yesterday afternoon he was tho guest at Mrs Morgan's tea rooms of tlie employees of tlie factory and the creameries. Some fifteen persons were present, and during the proceedings Mr Potter (of the Rua Roa creamery) on behalf of his fellow-employees, presented Mr McDonald with a handsome silver sahu^ bowl. • In making the presentation Mr Potter alluded to the friendly relations which had always existed between Mr McDonald and the other members of the staff, and wished him every success in, his new .venture. Mr McDonald expressed his warm thanks for such' a kindly, token of tho men's esteem, which he said he would always treasure as a reriiembranco of his connection with the Eclipse factory. Afternoon tea and j refreshments were handed round, and several toasts weto lionored.- .-.'Mr ! McDonald will shortly conimeiiee manufacturing ; at ; Jack^ytown, • iv 1 the Manawatu district. ' The Matamau Church Building Fund will not benefit much by tho social which took place last, evening, but those who were present much enjoyed .the music, singing aiid-'reci-tations, which several ladies, were kind enough to come from Dannevirke to; provide for tho evening's entertainment. Miss Brown, opened tho proceedings with a beautifully rendered pianoforte solo; she also accompanied the songs which were given by Mrs Gillespio and Miss Loft, tho former singing "Just for tonight," "Listening,'' and "Just as tho daylight was breaking." aifd Miss Loft "Aye Maria" and "Happy song."- All were much appreciated. Miss Bfj-osford recited "Forty years ago," and performed a most pleasing ! and finished exhibition of club swing- ! ing. Miss Howie Stewart recited "A groom's story" admirably, and later on in tho evening "Laska" with much feeling and pathos. Dancing (the music for which was provided by Messrs J. Krause and C. Bai) Was freely indulged in during the evening, and refreshments handed round. j Mr J. Rule, on behalf of those pros- | <>nt. warmly thanked the Roys. E. I RoMortshawe, G. Kcar, and the ladies ' of their party for the enjoyable pro- : gramme they had provided, and expressed a hope that tho next of tho series of four concerts to be held this ! winter would l>e more widely known ''■ about, and consequently better patronised. For children's hacking cou^h. at night Woods' Great Peppermint ; Cure. Is 6d and 2s 6d. !

Mr . Hall, M:l\, leaves for Wellington oil Alonday next, to attend the informal sitting of Parliament. The- borough -.workmen to-day ploughed up Gordon street, preparatory to the re-formation and metalling of the thoroughfare. Wo learn that while Mr and Mrs Frank Tapp were driving along the Napier Road, near Otonga yesterday, the horse for some reason shied arid capsized the trap over the bank opposite Mr Gibbs' house, with, the result that Mrs Tapp was rather severely hurt. Some much-travelled maize is at (present to be seen at Paviour-Smith's: It is of the small South. African variety, and formed part of Lieutenant Shackleton's supply for his wiry little ponies during his recent dash for the South Pole. As it was not all used, the balance was disposed of when a return was made to New Zealand, and Mr Smith has been up-to-date in securing some for his patrons'. It is contained in a square tiivlincd boxj about o x ne bushel in each, and is in excellent, condition. The boxes, are branded "British Antarctic Ship Nimrod, Lyttelton," so that the boxes will be a curiosity, for those of his customers who are fortunate hi getting them. A new bridge, interesting on account of its exceptional simplicity has lately been engaging the attention of the authorities at the British War Office; It is formed of a "multiple of standard parts ,only four in number. •The inventor, Mr Reginald C. Fry, •a Clifford's Inn architect, claims that the component parts can be put together without any bolts or nuts. A model of lo£ inches span, made from 14. penholders, o£ inches long, eight crossbars cut from bicycle spokes 4 inches long, ten tie rods made of iron Avire about the thickness of an ordinary pin being coiled at the ends to embrace the crossbars. It will carry a weight of about 401 b. A larger model (sft long) Avill bear a 14---stone man standing upon the middle of it. The tie rods in this larger model are of Av'ire about the gauge of a phi's, head. The Wairarapa News states that the natives at Flat Point pa are' i jubilant at present. A whale, some 65ft in length has been -Avashed up close to their gates. Blubber ad lib for all members. Nor is this the only benefit derived. Hundreds of eels of all descriptions' and sizes -are attacking the huge carcase ferociously and the Maoris Avade in and catch' a hundred or so, and have them cooked and eaten long before the slippery Avrigglers realise they liave been caught. "Neatness and despatch" is the Maori motto at Flat Point jiist now. On general occasions "Sufficient for the" day is just Avlia-t you can get";. is the, line they Avork upon. From the appearance of the whale it is thought that it has been caught by a Avhaler, but for sonic reason had to be 'released. Its sides slioav signs of contact Avith harpoons and lances. "After paying 2s and descending ; into the catacombs of Somerset J House, beneath the Probate Registry, any taxpayer may see Shakespeare's j will," says the Daily Telegraph. "Despito any section of the Court of Pro'bale Act, 1857, surely a document of such national importance should have a. brighter and freer resting-place. Th© British Museum seems to be the proper home for a document of this high historic interest: We sire taught* over and over again that the . laAv is no respecter of persons, yet | any Justice ShalloAV of to-day Avould | be prepared to admit that Shakespeare's will is something more than ihe docketed deposition of John Smith. National cellars are gaining an unenviable notoriety. It is I not long since the miraculous Turners now at Millbnnk wore exhumed from tho dungeons near Trafalgar square."