ESTABLISHED 1866. The Marlborough Express PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Tuesday, April 2, 1901. LOCAL &'GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXV, Issue 76, 2 April 1901, Page 2

ESTABLISHED 1866. The Marlborough Express PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Tuesday, April 2, 1901. LOCAL &'GENERAL NEWS

Meteorological.—Captain Edwin wires as follows: —'l Moderate to strong north to east and southeast winds, glass fall, tides high, and heavy easterly sea."

Dancing.—The dancing class conducted by the Misses Ewart and Clare will re-open for the winter season on the 18th instant.

Improvements.—Tenders, closing on the 9th instant, are invited for alterations to the Masonic Hotel, Havelock.

Earthquake. — Another shock of earthquake, not quite so heavy as that of yesterday, was felt in Blenheim at 4,10 this morning.

-'' 'Old Marlborough. ' '—The delivery of Mr T. L. Buick's work, "Old Marlborough," which commenced last week, is now well in hand, and Mr Buick reports good progress therewith.

Dental.—Mr F, Shaw, of the Medical Hall, notifies that owing to the pressure of business, he has secured the services of a surgeon dentist from Dunedin—Mr W. D. Johnstone—who will in future carry on the dental department in conjunction with Mr Jas. Mitchell.

Wesley Church.—lt is announced that in connection with the anniversary of Wesley Church, Blenheim, the usual popular public tea and entertainment will be held on Good Friday. Dr. Morley, of Christchurch, one of the most eloquent preachers in the Colony, will be present, and will also conduct the services on Easter Sunday. Eabtbe Cam i\—Arrangements are being made for a steamer to leave Picton on Thursday night to take the local Volunteers to the camp at Nelson, returning on the following Monday night. Volunteers are therefore requested to hold themselves in readiness to go. Orders will be advertised to-morrow.

Stamps.—The Post and Telegraph Department is issuing stamp booklets of suitable size for watch-pockets, and containing penny stamps protected by waxed paper. One shilling and a halfpenny will buy 12 stamps, and two and sixpence and a halfpenny will buy 30 stamps, along with useful information. These booklets may npw be had at the local office.

Cr ICKET,—• The following players will represent the Awama Cricket Club against the Wairaus on Friday next at Spring Creek, play to commence at 10 a.m. sharp: —Prebble, Parsons, Corder, Law, Hastilow (2), Greig (2), G. Withey, Frank Neal. Emergencies: Barclay. J. Neal, Grey.

Pure Silk Ribbons, 2 to 12 inches wide, all at Gd yard ; worth 2s 6d» —R. Allan.

Mounted Rifles. — The Mounted Rifles going to camp at Nelson are requested to attend the Drill $hed tomorrow evening fpj/ issue of equipment and to hand in rifles and baggaga. As the first day's inarch to Waiigamoa is about 60 miles, an /early start must be made on Thursday, and to save unnecessary travelling the corps will meet at the Kaituna side of the Wairau River at 9 a.m.

Silver and Gold Braid, in all widths, Id, 2d, and 3d yard; worth three times the money,—R, Allan*

Refreshment Booth.—The ladies of Spring Creek will have a refreshment booth at the Wairau Regatta, on Easter Monday. As - the time given is too short for canvassing, Church of England people in the district are earnestly asked to do their utmost to help funds by contributing cakes, fruit, etc. fov the'stall.

Pioton Institute.—A well attended meeting of the committee of the Picton Institute was held last evening, the President, Mr G. H. Harris, being in the chair. Twenty-one new books were received, and will be on the shelves tonight. It was resolved to make enquiries about hiring a piano for the winter with the option of buying if funds permit, and to hold socials "duringthe winter for that purpose. Several enquiries have been- made for' use of the big room, which if accepted would necessitate having an instrument in the room. Sensational Incident at the Queen's Funeral.—ln all descriptions of the Windsor phase of the Queen's funeral, mention was made of the restiveness of life horses which were to draw the gun carriage bearing the Royal coffin, and the felicitous substitution of a strong force of blue jackets. A London correspondent learns from one who stood close by at the time, that the escape from a shocking and deplorable misadventure .was far narrower than has been admitted in any English journal. As a matter of fact, the coffin broke entirely loose from it fastenings through the violent shock caused by the horses' plunging, and actually depended wholly on balance for retaining its position on the gun-carriage. To the horror of those close at hand—notably the King*, the Kaiser, and Lord Roberts —the coffin was seen to heel half over. Another moment and it would have fallen off and rolled down the steep I declivity! For the moment no one could do anything, but, happily, the coffin tilted quickly back into its place, and the next moment all was made safe and the threatened catastrophe was escaped. Ouly a few people knew, or know, what really did happen. The King and the Kaiser both turned deadly pale during that horror - striking moment, and Lord Roberts — bravest of the brave in battle — was affected actually to tears.

A Frozen Meat Case.—Writing on February 23rd, a London correspondent says:—This week, in the Court of Appeal, a judgment of great importance to shippers of frozen meat and other produce was given. Some lambs shipped in the s.s. Fifeshire by the Christchurch Meat Company were refused by the buyer on the ground that the marks were not the same as on the bill of lading. It was proved that the only difference in the marks was in one vfigure representing the day of killing. In the Lower , Court, Mr Justice Kennedy found the difference was immaterial, and so gave judgment for the Shipping Company. The appeal was heard before the Master of the Rolls, and Lords Justices Collins and Romcr, who all agreed in dismissing it. Two out of the three, however, were of opinion that the difference was material as the mark was a means of identification. However, the appeal, after long litigation, was dismissed on the ground that the Shipping Company was covered by the bill of lading.

Men's and Youths' Sweaters, in Avhite and colored, at 3s lid; usual price is 10s 6d. —R. Allan.

A Bold Proposal.—The Dunedin Harbor Board had a communication before it last week, which members did not know whether to treat seriously or otherwise. Mr J. Jamieson wrote with reference to utilising the tidal waters of the bay to generate electricity for motive power, and asked for a grant of the use of the waters for a considerable JUstance at the head of the bay, from \vHic li^o^^^-tr^trsei^feom a»O.Qa to 20||§yeffective horse-power. He looks foifvard to the time when from this source the iiaibor, from the city to the-Heads, will be lighted by electricity, and all motive power required by the Board obtained. It could also he considers, be used for traction and lighting of trains between Port Chalmers and Mosgiel, and further suggests using the motive power from the various bays on the ocean side of the Peninsula to pump sewage. After some hesitation, the matter was referred to the Works Committee. CHAMBELAIN'S COUGH REMEDY A GREAT FAVORITE. The soothing and healing properties of this remedy, its pleasant taste atid prompt and permanent cures have made it a great favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children for colds and whooping cough, as it always affords quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, it may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by J. Benning, Grocer.