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Bush Advocate, Volume XXIV, Issue 24, 18 April 1912, Page 4

Owing to tin.' heavy sens running, it lia.s not been |jo.s>iljlc to open the outlet, to tlio Wa.ini.ra|t:i Lake, which has been. closed -lor several week's. At the recent gathering ol' -Salvation Army Hands a.t: I'almerston. N., there were five difl'ernt marelie.s played on the departure of the Wellington 15and between (he Empire Mall and the Railway Station, and ws understand that three of these marches were the composition of Bandsman. Harold ScotiK'y, of Danrievirke. It is understood that examinations will he held at an early date in Christehureh and elsewhere for gardeners' certificates of proficiency. By this means it is- hoped to eradicate incompetent professional gardeners -ami hy keeping -a. close eye on the others improve the standard as a gardener may at any time get his certificate cancelled. A WATCH is a most suitable article for a Xmas Gift. I have them from 10s up, all guaranteed 2 years. A cheaper line at 6s 6d guaranteed 1 yeait.—S. Armstrong, "Tie Treasure House," Hastings. 'Phone 437.* If you want satisfaction deal with S. Armstrong, "The Treasure House," Hastings, the leading Hawke's Bay Jeweller, who carries nothing hut the very best in Jewellery and Silverware. The latest Xmas Stocks now on display. Box 48, Hastings: 'phone 437:*

Page 2: Commercial; compositor's j blunder; sequel to mock marriage; so j is it yet; in a Turkish theatre. Page j 3: Serial story. Page C: Opinions | about people. Page 7: A Bishop s j indictment. The Athemie is now timed to leave Wellington at 3 p.m. to-morrow. A ballot of employees .in the Victorian mine, by a large majority, rejected the managers' terms, and the strike continues. *• At tlie Court this morning, an application for a prohibition order was granted by the sitting Justices, Messrs Druinmond and Rose. .Vies.-Drummonrl und Rose, J's.P.. granted a ];-roliibition order against a local res-ident at the court this mornlng. Radio, Wellington, advises that the Victoria. Mo-ana. and Flimaroa will probably be within tireless range tonight. Tiie IV.hiauui bowlers will arrive in Danuevirke at 1.30 on. Saturday afternoon to play the final game in. the lir.:rhiiie 1-eniimit matches wiih the Dannevirke Club. .V poll ::1 the burgesses <:t -Napier was taken, yesterday on a proposal to borrow I'lO.UOi.) more for idectne lighting and. 11 .tins, an;l was .•ari.eu by a majority of ldi. ■ iie vu;r> were for, 381 again;t. .Mess;.-, I''. ( rave.i ( o. :i:<' new | lut.vv mimvuig ttii'ir jcr.se'.y panit fi; in alu Aiiardiee ia lory to in Q it-i* i-si 1. iVi iKt'riy j.'.vti y Mi :-r- A._ L. uardae. an.i vo. ! | he Mai i\mi til thf 1! osnu a ! desires to acknowledge liio receipt o) flowers from -Mrs. D. C. .-pecdy i'ruit and j\ t eutaoies from St. John > (iio.eh ! Aam st Festival. and a case oi pears i i Air. W. i''. Knight, j •; iu- J'ri j;:-. y.r.'.l'V. ; w :11 res.de a I Jai ■ ;.!;i oliie'.ii re-a:it-nee, .\. o!e.-.v. or L iieciulv ocviijaed by lion. J. A. .Mdlar. A warm. Siou-e i-. v.r.-a.nt. Tin* AlAiisu-r .'a'.ae- had a cordial welcome a; We-[port, wiiere he u-.iAv.'i v; -,>\.11:■.?:- fr:::n the {. hamlier c' V. i-.. .Tv .»• V. t l\::n t-SI ee.'tojl railway and the .Jo •Ri'n: Lino «« to tne A r j. C. (!Kc--..,i. of Ar.ckiaau. l! :, : -at .M r A< da...ad ai a i.ime - ami' . :s t:.e jir.n. ie.idiag oi l;:C ii. Wiiie ; Aa. aad.ng tile iM-ll (, :uri:»iii- A,■ i' L-lO.UUU if" it were needed. to she 'amis. I .Mr Parr (pre-ent flavor oi Auckland), who o cunU'-Jiiiv.s the .Mayoralty •.»!' the city, had a great he:-ki ".nji his meeting A\.--t night. lie eery ' caimiy but d'siinctk told cae interI ropier that lie' was ;i. liar.

,\i; i,:. (.. Him;!, S.:W.. ".i i : ah!:t 1 i;;i. ivserve.r. j r.d.mnein .mi lin 1 point- whether a publican \\ ivo entertained >■ me .r :-aris on .i ,'"o;aday (there wa- m. i.i' any ptm-haso of «.is- liv inv'tin;.; -ilifin into tin' oar. i'>.pc:. ; inji li(|M(ir lor »ak». It will lio observed, that the New VorK i!i'iaid's sensational .story of an !H-knot I'llll lio\\-<)ii to the ii-t-horjj; is denied. also the ex.stenee or tlit' wtrek'.- nie>.-age-. We should like to know l.y u !i::;n Leuter was inspired ■ W'i! O 1 u ho coiitradiotud the story thou^li. A very pleasant and ' enjoyable tinio w as. s|)oiit on the rollers at the Drill Hall skating rink last evening. There was a largo attendance, and the floor was good / and the skates were in good order. The l ink will be open again on Saturday; in the afternoon ami evening. Lord , I lai'conrt., formerly I'ight lion. L. 11 arooiirt, replying to a question in the ilouse of Lords why the Crown C ninnies and India, were omitted from the Knipire Tradt: Commission, said the eii(|uiry was into ,tljo Dominion re.- oii rees, not the Kmpirii'.s.

News ua.s received at Otaki from

. . .Im.nga yesterday morning that two dags, prestunabiy Stanley Heattie's, who Jia.s been inis-:ing several days, had been found near .tussling's property, near the Forks. So lvir there is no word of JJeattie, but a .-fan-it party left Mana.ka.u .almost immediately on receipt of the news. At Pahiatua. »'ight .shopkeepers were ve.-lerday prosecuted for failing to cio-e l 11''! i" simps at 6 p.m. 1:11 I mirsday preceding (hind Friday, i iie delCnce \v;i> that tli'ey kept- open till nine in order that they might, be able to give lliei.r assistants the iieuelil of Saturdiiy as a holiday. Morally their action was emphatically right, but legally tJiey were wrong. I tie Pench convicted them and ordered Client meielv to nav costs.

I lie Petone Chronicle learns' that

"further cheering news.lias been ' received of the state of health of Mr. T. -M. Wili'ord, M.I 1 . It is now stated by Mr. Wili'ord himself that if he carries out the instructions 'of the medical specialist, lie will be as well in health as he has ever been. We feel sure that everyone in this Valley will join with us in an expression of deep satisfaction at the restoration to health of our popular member." There was a. very good attendance at the Palace Theatre last evening, when the new programme was put forward. The "(. raven Heart," the line star drain;; (in which an exciting fire scene occurs) was a notable success, evoking great applause. The line comedy, "The first Misunderstanding," proved also a great success, moving the audience. to much mirth. The other dramatic, pictures, interspersed with some scenic pictures of singular beauty (especially the view„s of lakes and waterfalls) made up a great bill, which evidently delighted the audience. This iCharming programme will be. repeated to-night.

In connection with the Mayoral flection in Pa Inierstoii, the following incident is jecorded hy the Times : In the course of his 'address- i-ast evenin,H the .Mayor .-.aid that JM.r Nathan had stated that his (Mr Nathan's) first address in the present- campaign contained no innuendo," and added that the Mayor didn't know 1 #" meaning of the word. "Let Mr NaJ/ian select one impartial person, and I wili select another," said Mr Nash, "and if J cannot prove innuendo in the speech then I ad-rnit I do not know the meaning of the word, land. will pay £0 to the I'lalmerston North Hospital. 1:1'. on the other hand, 1 should prove innuendo, let Mr Nathan make the same donation. That is a challenge. '' A few lines on a P.C. will bring you in touch with the Largest Jewellery Firm of Hawke's Bay. Drop me a postcard and my representative wall call on you with the latest and most varied stocks of Jewellery and Siliver Novelties suitable for Xrnas Gifts.—S. Armstrong, "The Treasure House," Box 46. Hastings. * Kill the Deadly House Fly by blowing a little Scutum around the rooms. It acts like magic. Price Is all stores. Wholesale: Ellison and Duncan, Na- J pier. 1 ■/ I