NEWS AND NOTES.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVI, Issue 148, 27 June 1902, Page 1

NEWS AND NOTES.

It was rei orted in Blenheim yesterday by two arrivals from Nelson that a l ngget of gold weighing 7ozs had been fouJd at the Battens, fclotupeka, near the Sherry River. The discovery was made a few days ago at a spot where a nagget of respectable size was unearthed a few years ago.

A press telesram from Wellington says that the Chief Justice made an interim injunction to restrain Thomas Gregory, of Spring Creek, executor of the will of Joseph Law, from selling or otherwise dealing with the residuary estate of the testator, which is advertised for sale at Blenheim on the 26th of June. The injunction is to hold until the further order of the Court.

Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes everywhere.

Prom a medical point of view the bulletins as to the King's progress read at the Church services last night are not of a favorable character. The fact of the temperature being high is said to be of the gravest import, and the outlook is regarded as serious. From what we can gather, the position seems to be that, while £he best may be hoped for, unless a more favorable bulletin is received within a couple of days his subjects may prepare for the worst tidings.

Worm undermines Children's constitutions. Use Wade's Worm Figs, Is boxes.

The Hon C. H. Mills was a popular figure at the Coronation proceedings yesterday. His health has apparently benefited considerably by his trip to Auckland, and his constituents were pleased to see his improved appear* ance< On account of the modification of the Coronation programme owing to the illness of the King, Mr Mills was not called on to perform the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Literary Institute, but his presence greatly increased the interest of the Maori function in Market Place.

Wade s Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers —are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere.

Among the most interesting incidents of the proceedings of yesterday was the investment of His Worship the Mayor as a " rangitira." His Worship received the honor at the conclusion of the poi dances given by the Maoris on the platform in front of the Government Buildings. When he had read out the latest bulletin as to the King's health, he was approached by the female dancers, who dressed him in native costume, to the great amusement of the crowd. Having fitted on him a number of flowing garments, the Maoris placed a huia feather in his hat, threw some poi balls over his shoulder, and put a greenstone mere in his hands ; and our Chief Magistrate stood forth in full public view as a fully attired Maori chief. Mrs McCallum stood alongside His Worship during this diverting ceremony. In. acknowledging the honor conferred upon him Mr McCallum paid a tribute to the loyalty manifested by the Maoris in connection with.the Blenheim observance of Coronation Day, and heartily thanked them for the unique interest they had given to the occasion.

To Prevent Croup, begin in time, The first symptoms is hoarseness ; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Eemedy is freely given, all tendency to croup will soon disappear. Even after the croupy cough has developed, it will prevent the attack. There is no danger in giving this remedy, as it contain s nothing injurious. It always cures, and cures quickly. J. Benning sells it,