LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXVII, Issue 13, 16 January 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

■ » ■ Cheap Sale. — Mr Leopold Simmons announces a cheap sale of drapery, cutlery and fancy goods, m the premises nextjto Mr Griffiths', which commences at ten to-mor-row morning. The goods are to be sold at a sacrifice. R.M. Court. — At the R.M. Court this morning the sitting was v&ry short. The following cases were disposed of ;-^S. Gilbert v. A. Chuck, 14s. No appearance; case struck out. — R. W. Parker v. John Halford, 18s 3d, balance of account. Jndgment for plaintiff, with costs 6a. This concluded the business. Cricket. — The following have been selected to represent the Excelsior CO. for the Senior Cup against the Wairaus on Saturday next :— Gaukrodger, Blanchett, Cross, Prebble, Carter W., O'Dwyer J., Rebinson A., Houldsworth W. Flowers, Humphries. Watson ; emergencies, Carroll. Carter C, Robinson, Keyvett, It is hoped that tbe Wairaus will not dissappoint their opponents as on former occasions.

Dbapery Sale. — The Northern Drapery and Clothing Company notify that tbe sale of assigned stock of J. Heyhoe and Co. will continue for another fortnight. Heads of families m want of bargains must therefore pay an early visit. Personal. — Dr Copeland, of the Dunedin Hospital, is at present on a visic to this district, acting pro tern as medical officer for the Mutual of Victoria, m connection with the Society's Superintendent, Mr C. I Clementson. Dj£Ntistky. — In order to meet the requirements of residents m outlyiDg districts, Mr E. Powell, dentist, has made arrangements to pay periodical professional visits to Picton and Havelock. Mr Powell will visit Picton on Monday next, Havelock on the 26th instant ; and until further notice he will be absent from BleDheim every Monday. Borough Council. — The following is the order paper foi to- nights meeting of the Borough Council : —Minutes ; letters sent ; letters received, Minister of Justice _re licensing elections ; C. Griffiths re valuation and asking for part of salary ; W. Litchtield re Co-operative Drain; J. B. Green re Cooperative Drain ; P. Maher re hole m his allotment. Reports of Committees. Foot-bridge. — Our attention has been called to the condition of the foot bridge over Colley's Hollow, between Clouston and Co's and the Institute. It is we believe private property, and not under the control of the Borough Council, but they should see that it is either removed (which would be inconvenient to the public), or rendered safe for traffic. Last night a man fell off it, and the wonder is that an accident has not occurred before this. / / Boss' Bathing Place.— As an outcome of the agitation for a safe and suitable bathing placefor boys, a selection of a site has at length been made which we hope will be adopted and carried into effect. The spot chosen is on the bank of the Omaka River, but not m the river, and is between Andrew and Ward streets opposite the Church of the Nativity. An excavation will have to be made and water from the springs m Alfred street turned into the hole, into which also water from the river will percolate, but except m flood times the river will not enter it. This idea will be brought before the Council by the Bathing site Committee to-night for discussion.^ / The Institute Meeting.— All who were "present at the meeting of subscribers last night were satisfied that at length there was some likelihood of new life being infused into the affairs of the library. The names of the office bearer 3 are sufficient to show this at a glance. The President and VicePresidents are active supporters of the institution, and they will have the public confidence and support m forwarding its interests. We may say that an immediate order for new books is m contemplation, and the Committee intend to go thoroughly into the affairs of the Institute, look through the book shelves, and endeavour to make things a little better than they have been. The first meeting of the new Committee takes place to-morrow night. The Institute will be open as usual for the issue of books to-morrow afternoon and evening, and the Committee wish it to be thoroughly understood that no books will be issued except to those who pay their subscriptions m advance. By becoming a yearly member a discount of 2s is obtained, and it will be for the good of the library if as many as possible become annual subscribers, as cash is wanted for new books. The quarterly subscription is ss. Inspector of Nuisances. —At the Borough Council meeting to-night a new departure will be suggested by the Sanitary Committee m connection with the appointment of an Inspector of Nuisances. The Committee think that the collection of rates (general aud gas), of dog registration fees and the inspection of nuisances can be done by ODe man, and with benefit to the borough, as the present method of collection "of rates teuds to large sums being left m arrear, thus leading to bank overdrafts and heavy interest. The new collector could receive some 2£ per cent on the amount collected, with £25 as salary as Inspector of Nuisances, and the total emoluments would come to something like £120 a year. In collecting the rates an eye could be kept on the dogs, and also the nuisances, with benefit to the borough, as a complete round would have to be made at least once a month. With regard to the expense, the Committee think that the cost will not m any way increase the borough expenditure, as the saving m interest, and from loss m gaa accounts, will more than meet the salary paid the collector. The Committee also suggest that m the future tho general rate be made payable m half-yearly instalments, the first due on April Ist and the second on October Ist. These recommendations we believe to be m the right direction. They are based on the experience of the Nelson City Council, and having worked with success they should be equally applicable to Blenheim. Sir Julius Vogel's Health. — Sir Julius Vogei m his latest letters state 3 that his health, which was seriously affected by his accident of some months back, ha 3 been completely restored, and he is now able to get about easily by the aid of a stick. There is no likelihood of his returning to tho colony, at any rate for some years to come. An Afbioan Court Martial. — The London correspondent of the Dunedin Star writes : — Mr Herbert Ward's friends m New Zealand will learn with concern that there seems some chance of his being court rnartialled with Bonny and Troup for causing the death of a native whom Major Barttelot flogged to ribbons. As all three signed the warrant authorising the act as well as the major, it appears they can be held responsible for the affair. Military Recruits. — According _to the London correspondent of the Liverpool Courier, the importance of the recruit problem has been impressed on the military authorities very keenly within the last few days. In jfaot, the dearth of new soldiers has placed tho infantry commanding officers m a position of extreme difficulty. A short time ago orders were received by several of them to prepare drafts for foreign services. It would be idle to disguise the fact that some of these officers protest that they are unable to obey the command. The reason, of course, is obvious. Not only are their own ranks m a depleted condition, but they find that the difficulty of obtaining recruits increases rather than diminishes. This is as yet the most acute evidence of the importance of the question. What is to ba done is purely a matter of speculation. Wolfe's Schnapps. The public should exercise caution m purchasing. There are also large quantities of English Tweed Suits for Boys' wear, from 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid, 7s lid, 8s lid, to 10s lid. Velveteen Suits m three colours, and m the Patience and Sailor shapes; as also an immense variety of Boys'- Jersey su t at prces ranging from os lld to 7p lid uid upwards, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Mr G. F. Ferguson, late of Wanganui has now charge of our Clothing Department, and from hia intimate knowledge of the requirements of the country -iistricts will be able to executo all orders promptly and satisfactorily. He requests his numerous friends to forward them with every confidence to Te Aro House Wellington. It should also be remembered that all purchases m our Clothing Department whether for Boy's or Men's wear, will entitle the Customer to a Christmas Present at Te Aro House, Wellington. It will undoubtedly be a matter of interest to all mothers and heads of families that there is an abundance of the newest and most useful styles m Children's, Boys, and Youths' clothing at Te Aio House, Wellington. Wolfe's Schnapps, accept nothing but the origiaal, sii*ce a}l imitations are injurious.