LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVI, Issue 230, 2 October 1902, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Meteorological.— Captain Edwin wires as follows : " Moderate westerly winds, glass rise, and tides moderate."

Dredging. —The Wakatnarina Golden Point Dredging Company's return for the wpek enjiin'g SaJbuyday last'is l4o?is for 80 hours' work,.

Inset. -—Mr Ed. Parker publishes with this evening's isuue a circular letter concerning the various branches of his business, to which attention is directed.

Horses.—The Loan and Mercantile Company advertise for sale a splendid pair of black horses suitable for coach or carriage. This is a capital opportunity for anyone who really wants a firsjj pla^s, well-matched pair. Men's Colonial Tweejt Suits, 20/-, J25/- f 80/-, 85/-, 40/-,—Pee and Sons.

Seddon Railway.—At its meeting yesterday the Spring Creek Road Board resolved to fall in with the arrangements of the Executive Committee re the opening ceremony of the BlenheimScddon railway on the 10th inst.

Vital Statistics. —During the month of September 15 births and 6 deaths were registered in the district of Wairau. One marriage was duly solemnised during the month.

Customs. —The Customs duties collected at the port of Wairau last month amounted to £860 18s 4d. The duties paid for the quarter ending September 30th were £1929 2s 3d. This is a decrease as compared with the same quarter last year, when £2037 3s 8d was collected. The beer duty paid last month was £70.

Boys' New Norfolk Suits, 10/6, 12/6, 14/6,*15/6.—Dee and Sona.

Spbing Creek River Board.—The meeting of this Board, held yesterday at Marlboroughtown, occupied but a short time. The debit balance at the bank was stated to be £153. Accounts for £18 were passed for pay-rient. Applications to have names placed on the valnation-roll wero granted. It was resolved that Mr Prichard's attention be called to an erosion taking place on the new protective works; that the. Inspector have a defect in Matthews' culvert made good; and that the Secretary pcepare a statement of finance for next meeting of the Board.

Boys' Colonial Tweed Knickers, 5/ , 6/6, 7/6.—Dee and Sons,

Wesleyan Church.—The Circuit quarterly meeting was held last evening at the residence of Mr W. B. Parker. There were thirty members present, under the presidency of the Rev. G.W. J. Spence. The balance sheet showed tho finances to bo in a satisfactory state. Mr Leonard White, Home Missionaay, and Mr Charles White, Onamalutu's representative, were welcomed as new members of the meeting. Collections for the Sunday School Anniversary services at Blenheim and church trust at Toa Marina during tbe ensuing quarter were authorised. Satisfactory reports were received from, tbe Circuit Sunday schools —especially Grovetown. Upon the unanimous vote of the meeting Mr W. W. Avery was recommended to the District Synod as a candidate for the ministry. A committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the ten days' evangelistic meetings to be conducted by Sister Plinor and Miss Lay ton, commencing on the 9fch of November. It was also decided to hold a ten days' mission at Tua Marina subject to the Blenheim mission and to secure, if possible, an evangelist for conducting same. It was reported that the Rev. G. Bond, of Wellington, would conduct the Sunday School Anniversary services at Blenheim. It was resolved that letters of sympathy be forwarded to Mrs James Smith and Mr F. Terrill in their recent bereavements. Messrs J. T. Griffin and Charles White were elected representatives for the District Synod. It was also decided that Conference be requested to supply the Blenheim Circuit with a probationer. A unanimous and hearty invitation was given to the Rev. Mr Spence to remain in the Circuit for a third year. The invitation of Mrs R. W. Parker to hold the next quarterly meeting at her res dence was accepted. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs W. B. Parker for their hospitality brought a pleasant meeting to a close.

Men's Cycling Sweaters, 4/6, 6/-, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6.—Dee and Sons.

Biorama Company.—Last night in the A rmy Barracks the above Company gave their unique and up-to-date programme to a full and appreciative house. Amongst the items rendered were the illustrative songs, " Ora Pro Nobis" and " Little Hero," by Captain Brodie, and "The Better Land," by Captain Whiteman, and " How Excellent," by the full Company. During the evening close on 5000 feet of bjoscopic film was projected upon the sheet, comprising amongst a host of others the Port Fay fishing fleet going on a fishing cruise, and returning laden with their catch —this is an exceptionally fine picture ;—the Chicago fire brigade turning out to a fire, rescuing horses from a burning stable, and also a woman and child from an upper room ; and an attack by Boxers npon a Chinese mission, and the timely rescue by the English bluejackets—truly a most exciting finish to a long evening's enjoyment. There was not a dull moment from start to finish. The con nective readings were given by Majjor Perry, who, it will be rememberedj was commissioned to ta}?e the films of all the functions in connection with the Duke's visit to New Zealand. A capable little orchestra supplies the music for the various items. We would point out to all who desire to see a good show that to-night is positively the last time of exhibition. See advertisement in another column. .

New English Tweeds, Vicunas, Serges for suits io order.—Dee and Sonsi.

Floral Fete. —The annual tea and concert in connection with the Floral Fete, yesterday, of the Church of Nativity Sunday School passed off most successfully. The tea was held at five o'clock, and was well attended. The evening's proceedings were enlivened by items by tbe children. Action songs by Masters Brewster, Lucas, H. White and R. White, were appreciated. Master Lucas also danced the Sailors' Hornpipe. A dialogue by Misses E. Hale, M. Hale and Sowman, and Masters Jordan and Sowman, was well received. Several Maori girls also executed with pre cision some poi dances. The boys were trained in the action songs by Miss Lucas, Wbo also acted as pianiste. Hat-trimming competitions, &c, took up the balance of the evening. The exhibits were commented o,n on all sides, on account of the excellent work. The judging in most oases was done with difficulty on this account, the judges saying they had hardly had such difficult tasks before. The decorated tables, vases, bouquets, and plasticine were especially good. Before dispersing, the Rev. Mr Smith thanked all who had helped with the fete in any way, and the children who were not successful were urged not to be discouraged but to try again. The following are the list of prize winners, left out from yesterday'? iaswej— Cookery i toffeo, $lsie. Hale 1, Edith Bentley 2 ; small cakes, Francis Goodman 1, Ella Fißher2; scones (boys), W. Haines 1, George Tapp 2; scones (girls), Ella Fisher 1, Edith M'Farland 2; large cake, Hannah Fisk 1, Frances Gleeson 2, Needlewprkj child's) pinafore, Mary Livingstone 1, Mary Binley 2; pin cushion, Elsie Hale 1, Eileen Maoey 2 ; worked button hole, Evelyn Hilliard 1, Violet Tapp 2; dressed doll, Elsie Hale 1, Evelyn Patchett 2; housewife, Janie Brewster 1, Elsie Hale 2; handkerchief with initials, Frances Goodman 1, Edith M'Farland 2; drawn threadwork. Eva Cheek J, Mary Foster 2. The Judgesfyr all the above were Mesdam©^ 0. J. W. Griffiths.' A. J. F>armar ? and Vickers. Art'V sketch, 0. Watson 1, Jack Hale 2; article of cards, M. Binley 1, E. Hale 2; ornameptal printing, C. Watson 1, Gus Fisher 2; chip carving, Jack Crombie 2; plasticine (7 to 9), Neal Forbes 1, Hastings Grace 2; plasticine (10 to 12), Cyril Gibson 1, Owen Morgan 2; essay, Gus Fisher 1, Gertie Armstrong 2* brusbwork, Madge Harding 1, Annie Watßon 2. The judges for art were the Rev E. Ensor and Mr B,uipgess j. eflgay, Revs Ensor and f^mitb,.

Boys' Colonial Tweed Sailor Si>its» a,U sizes, 8/-, 9/0, 11/-, lijffl, to IT/6. —jpse a,ad. So,ns,

Smiing Cbeek Eoad Board. —All the members of this Board, with the exception of Mr F. T. Dodson, to whom leave of absence was granted, were present at yesterday's meeting of this Board. Accounts for £84 were passed for payment. Alterations in names on Valuation Roll were made as requested. The Inspector was instructed to report at next meeting on Mr Fairhall's request for the lowering and enlarging of a culvert crossing Vickerttian Street. Mr R. Matthews waited on the Board on behalf of himself and other settlers requesting the Board to take over a private road leading from the main Spring Creek road to the Wairau River boundary road. It was resolved that the road be taken over on condition that it be conveyed by deed to the Board free of cost; that concrete culverts be fixed at levels and on sites and of the dimensions directed by the Inspector, and that the road be cleared of all growth from fence to fence and ploughed for forming. The applications of Messrs Thomas and Oakley were granted conditionally that the applicants fix the Burning as provided by the Board to the satisfaction of the Inspector, and the latter was instructed to stop the road man on the completion of his present job.

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The Health of School Children. — Anthropometrical measurements have hitherto been employed chiefly for police purposes, and they have proved one ole the surest means of identifying criminals. It occurred, however, to the headmaster of a grammar school at Wels, in Austria, that those measurements might bo used to still greater advantage for educational purposes. Some time ago he had his pupils' teeth examined by a dentist in order that their parents might, in good time, have their attention drawn to the necessity of dental treatment for their sons. The results of such examination proved the desirability of it, since the teeth of a large percentage of the boys were found to require attention In every such case the parents were informed. This first step proving so successful, the headmaster took another, namely, the supervision of the whole physical development and health of his pupils, and introduced authropometrical measurements (of the weight, height and chest girth of the boys), and also the testing of the healthiness of their eyes, ears, throats, etc., by an experienced expert. The results were most instructive. Serious symptoms were found only in the ease of the eyes, there being many cases ©f incipient or advanced short sight. The pa*rents were advised also in such cases, and urged to put them under medical care.

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