LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXV, Issue 87, 18 April 1901, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Business.—Miss J. M. Millington, milliner and ladies' outfitter, notifies the arrival of a selected stock of the latest goods in all departments.

Blexiieim Kii'-lks. —The names of those members desirous of going to Wellington in June, at time of the Royal visit, are to be given in at the parade to-night.

Meteorological. — Captain Edwin -vires as follows :—" North-east to north and west gale after 10 hours from now; glass fall; tides good; indications for rain."

Ho.«TiCLTLTCJ3iAL SociETY".—The Committee of the local Horticultural Society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock, at Mr Conolly's office, for the transaction of business connected with the forthcoming show.

Spuing Creek Roatj Boaud. —The general election of members of this Board is fixed for the 6th May. Kominations must be made with the Reluming Officer not later than noon o the i7th April.

Thermal Si'uings. — The Minister for Lauds considers that the thermal j springs are a national assefc.^Hc-''.^ 3^ promised to send a landscaij^r^itrcleuer to Nukaka and y?*hnvo, Poverty Bay, lo assist in beautifying those places. Garrison Band Social.—The meet-' •ing of ladies to form a Committee to assist the Garrison Band iv carrying j out their forthcoming social was but I poorly attended yesterday, owing- to the threatening aspect of the weather. The meeting was adjourned till tomorrow at 3.30 o'clock, when it is hoped there will be a good attendance. Probation. —It is not so much, known as it ought to be, said the Chief;* Justice in passing sentence on a prisoner in AVellingto.il, that probation, is . ; ,-,:...um this colony except the character of the applicant is known toY bo good. It is not suflicioufe that tire person has not. been previously convicted ; he must be of good character. Census Results.—lt will be some.' AWipkx before the results of the cens(is tain, says the Christ-church Press, that there will, be no very striking changes in Canterbury; In the North Islam! however, a very considerable increase of population is likely to be shown, ar'd the majority of the six now seats in I arluuneut, provided tor in the Representation Act of last session, will tall to that part of the colony. , High class Instruments. — Unexcelled for durability and keepum- i,. time, perfect touch, oml bonutiful'toho quality, coupled with tlie splendid finish and workmanship, it is no wonder' that the Dresden Piano Co. has procured an enviable reputation throughout New Zealand for high-class pianos and organ p.

Duiect Steamer.—Messrs Levin and Co., local agents, inform us that ft-om latest advices the date on which the direct steamer Maori will call at Picton to load frozen meat and produce for the Homo mai'kots is not definitely known at present, but it will u O fc be much before the end of the month. ■Removed.—Mr Burton,' chief clerk in the Post Office, Blenheim, is under orders for removal at an early date to Wellington. The name of his successor is not yet known, Mr Burton has proved himself a most efficient and capable officer during the time he has been in Blenheim.

Police Comix.—An old offender. John Ivinley, who was lately the subject of a prohibition order, was before Mr J. Allen, S.M., this morning at the 1 olice Court charged with disorderly conduct yesterday in Market Place. The offence was proved, and a line of *1 with costs 4s was inflicted. Accidental Poisoning.—We'learn niat tnreo small boys attending the -Borough Schools were poisoned yesterday through eating cordite. The boys became very ill, and but for the prompt action taken by the Headmaster serious consequences would probably have ensued, As it is, two of the youngsters are still m bed, and one had a very bad night. Jt is to be hoped the incident will act as a warning to other lads not to touch or taste what they know nothing about.

i-4tESE.\TATiON.—Last evening at the meeting of the Fire Brigade, Secretary Tuuiuchfle was the recipient of a very handsome presentation from the members of the Brigade in the shape of a gold watch chain and greenstone pendant, J-oremau McArtney made the presentation which was given in token of Secretary Tunnicllffe's long conncc turn with the Brigade in the capacities orbranchmsMi and secretary, and in cojng so spoke of the excellent service the recipient had rendered the Brigade. Civil Busing,—This morning, bcu?i ■' -i^I 1011 ' - S 'M" from & Chandler tl f p sruu of £100 for rent of a certain cottage and land M, G at ni? °IKlant 011 July IUIl> 1890. •in 1 iv il lm ai? eai>ed Plaintiff, and Mi- Rogers lor defendant. The claim was ultimately amended to £50 and after hearing the evidence of partis the case was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow of certain evidonco being taken at Palnicrston North. Tiik Raiiuit LvDLWJty.—Tlie Mount .safely claim tlio honor of having produced the champion rabbi tor of Central Otsigo, it not of the whole of the colony m the person of Mr James Thompson! uho has made some wonderful catches atcly oil a piece of -round at UovImrgh 3*ist. One night's work for 100 traps, but he lias sinco boaton that by taking over 400 from 170 traps in one night. The price paid for rabbits tncro tins season lias boon lO.s 8d per hundred, at the lowness of which there is considerable dissatisfaction. Upjess thepi'ioo is raispd tliere will be very few rabbits going to the factory shortly, as the rabbitors state it'will pay befcteu to selJ the skins. Already it is said, this is being done by the rafobiters up at Lpng Va|ley,

Fraud.—At Wanganui on Tuesday, the police arrested an elderly man named Thomas Slater, with various aliases, on a charge of fraud. Ifc is alleged that- .some weeks :;go accused induced a Petone resident to sell his house, furniture, and effects on the strength of a fictitious will leaving him £37,000. Slater disappeared, but next turned up at Parapara (up the Wanganui River), and passed himself off us a "long lost uncle." He came to Wnn^anni again in order to make another will.

A BijvljTOn.vime Banquet.—A triumphal' billionaire banquet was given lately at the Union League Club, Now York, by Mr Charles It. Flint, the creator of the Rubber Trust, and a professional syndiealor of industries, to Sonor Enrique Creel, a Mexican banker. Among the guests wove Messrs Morgan and Carnegie, Slushed with the conquest oi: the country by the .steel trust; Mr Loiter, Mr Mark Hanna, Mr Chauneey M. Dcpew, and other capitalists to the total number of twenty-five. They are estimated to have represented one half of the total wealth of America.

Turc Coming Eci-ii'si-:. — The tohsl eclipse of the sun on Mnx 58, to see which astronomers are Hocking to Sumatra, One of the Sunda Islands, will be invisible at Greenwich. It begins on the earth generally at 3 o'clock in the morning, in longitude 52deg. E. of Greenwich, and 20deg. S. The central eclipse begins generally at 3 hours 58 minutes in the morning, in longitude 40deg. E. of Greenwich, and latitude 28deg. S., and ends generally at 7 hours 10 minutes in the morning in longitude 157deg. E. of Greenwich, and latitude 13dcg. S. The eclipse ends on the earth generally at 8 hours S minutes in the morning, in longitude 145dcg. E. of Greenwich and latitude (kleg. S. The line of central eclipse passes from the South of Madagascar, through the Mauritius, across the Indian Ocean, through Sumatra, Borneo, Celebes, and the southern portion of New Guinea. A partial eclipse will be visible at Hongkong, Madras, Adelaide, and Perth.

The Wak Office Inquiry.—Writing on March 1 to the Sydney Morning Herald, Mr 11. W. Lucy says:—The Select Co nmittee appointed by the Secretary of State for War to inquire into the War Office system and report on possible methods for improvement, has hard work. Meeting three days a week, andviisually sitting for six hours, it beats the record in the matter of attendance. It is expected it will have completed its labours in time to place its report in Mr Brodrick's hands

before the Wliitsun holidays

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tl|gjmember;s tells me iii.i> the public °|Sft£ an.v sensi>A".<-iiinl recommendatf||j§Syiey -<v-ifi--be <iioaj)pointed. The tolgp^ vefeiencc were so carefully ji-g&'ed that when the committee ap--pFoach certain crucial questions they fi^jl themselves pulled up by its limits. ">'Aa incidental result of our labours," said, " will be the vindication of Lord Lansdowno from alleged Miches in not having ovemtlen the (gristing system in connection with the Avar in South Africa. If ifc takes xia jbhreo days a week througli ti)ree mouths jto master the intricacies of the system, [discover where it fails and suggest 'improvements, it could scarcely be expected that in. the midst of preparations •for a big war the Secretary of State instantly and unaided could have achieved that end." James C. Bain, the Lion Comique, is coming early in.April. '• The Picxox Freezing Works.—

it is pleasing to learn that'the establishment of the Picton Freezing-Works has brought about a real advancement of the frozen meat industry in this district. We are informed that already Tnl'ongiI I"tß'e'^'o i laP!?s.havc been put !!v«™ h, el'? is a P^speet of another 10,000 being treated before the clo*e of • the season. In addition, 150 head of.cattle have been dealt with. The output is about twonty-fivo pnr cent, better than that of last year; and the above numbers are considerably in excess of the business done by the late W'airau Freezing Company in ore year. The fitting-jip of the Works has I been proceeding apace, and Marlborough now possesses what aye "probably the most m-to-date Works in Australasia. The machinery is ■ of the most complete character, 'and the erection and management of the Hercules machines reflects the greatest credit on the staff working under the capable direction oc Mr C R. Suisted as Chief, with Mr T. Pctrie as his lieutenant. The fcllmongcry is approaching completion, and", that iimsned, the erection of a wharf will be the most pressing piece of business immediately before the management, and will receive prompt attention. Another direct liner may be looked for in a faw c 7ays to ship meat for the Company. "" Who wouldn't be a brainless fool With heaps of glist'ning gold, Than somo poor scholar "fresh from school Thrast homeless on the world ? Who. would'nt rather lose his wealth, Thin coughs and colds endure ? Then bo consent, enjoy good health Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. - 5