LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 42, 20 February 1903, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Mnsto. — Miss A. McCorroick, of Picton, announces that she is prepared to receive pnpils for the pianoforte.

Bailiff's Sale.—The' Bailiff gives notice that he will sell to-morrow ene plough, oart, saddle, and surtdries^ i

Mexkokological.—Captain Edwin wires as follows:—" Moderate winds from between south and east and northeast, glass further rise, tides ordinary, expect cold night.''

Easter Camp.—lnformation has been received that the First Nelson Infantry Battalion are to camp in Blenheim at Easter, and that the Blenheim corp3 take part.

Advances to SBTTLERS.—The amounts advanced during the last four months to applicants for loans by the Advances to Settlers Department totalled £152,000. . . ... .

Cable Repairs.—The repairs to one of the Cools Strait cables were completed, on Menday morning. Preparations are being made to repair the second cable, but so far the weather has not been favourable.

Rioe.—Some Otago merchants have ceased importing rice, owing to^ the decrease in its consumption. This is supposed toJSe dae in some measure to the stoppage of Chinese immigration.

Nonpareil House.—Mr F. Mullen announces the arrival of his first shipment of autumn and winter goods, which are now opened up at his estab lishment and invites inspection. The sale of summer goods will be continued for a short time longer in order to dispose of a few remaining lines.

Plural Voting. — Interviewed by the Auckland temperance parties, the Premier said his experience of the electoral rights system was that ■it afforded many opportunities for plural voting. He favored discontinuance of the purging of rolls after the elections, as it caused irritation. He said Auckland was not alone in its complaints. Wellington was alive with irritated people.

Female Medicos.—Dr. Grace Russell, said to be from New Zealand, is the first woman doctor to settle in College Street, Sydney. She studied and took her degrees in London, and has been abroad nine years. — Dr. Elinor Barker left Dunedin by the Mokoia on Sunday, en route for England, to further prosecute her studies in medicine and surgery. "She is accompanied by her mother and sister.

Sunday School Picnic—The Anglican Sunday School picnic was held at Torea on-'/Thursday; The vicar of Picton arid Mrs Sedgwick, assisted by the teachers, worked arduously for the success of the affair, and having splendid weather, the outing was heartily enjoyed. A great number of children, and adults joined in the expedition, and the stoam yachts were kept busily employed conveying passengers to and from the favorite spot for large outings. Games and amusements were organised for the children.

Harvesting Record.—-A resident of Moondarra, ; Victoria, i % established- }a harvesting record a few days ago. During harvesting operations a discussion arose as to the number of acres one man could mow in a day of 12 hours, when Mr John Brown, jun.,. undertook to-handscytheSJ acres in that time.' Tbe ground was duly measured off, and, starting at the harvester's usual hour, he accomplished the task in something under the specified time. It is stated that thisi stands out a record.

The Birth of Lyddite.—Lyddite, freed from all technical description, is merely a form of picric acid melted down and allowed to solidify. Neither, the Navy arid Army remarks, is it d wonderfully new product. It was discovered in 1771, and for a century and a quarter served a, peaceful but very useful purpose as a dye for silk, and woollen materials without its explosive powers being dreamt of. A few years ago a warehouse fire occurred in Manchester, and the flames spread to a shed in which picric acid was stored. There was a terrible explosion, and an investigation took place, with the result that lyddite was born.

Personal.—Mr A. B. Jackson, who was in town yesterday with his patent rain, dust and wind excluder for fixing to doors, and which he intended showing to-day, had the misfortune to be called to his home in PalmerstonNorth owing to a sudden bereavement in his family, and left by last night's traio.— Mr Saxon, of Nelson, formerly in the Bank of New Zealand, Picton, has been re-visiting the scene of many pleasant reminiscences. Mr Saxoa is doing business in Nelson as a surveyor and drove overland to Blenheim, where also he has associations, having been related to the late Mt John Barley man, well-known in thi3 town. Mr and Mrs Tilley leave to morrow on a visit to the Old Country Via Sydney and Melbourne. Their many friends will wish them a pleasant trip.

Criminals Combine. ~ Regarding the reported discovery ol associations in New York for the protection of criminals against the law, the New York World states that there are eight societies of the kind. One association trains boys to become thieves, the youths graduating from pickpockets to burglars. Lawyers hired by the association defend them when arrested, and a large benefit fund for convicts is also maintained. A lady shop lifters' association protects women shop thieves. Similar organisations protect gamblers, confidence men, and racecourse swindlers. One association has an international scope. On a recent occasion a notorious American swindler who was arrested in Paris cabled to New York for help, and the association immediately sent a leading lawyer with a largo sum of money and effected his release. Police officials and several magistrates largely confirm the World revelations,

Who Did It? —• Referring to Mi Reeves's book, a London paper has the following :—" The publication of Mr W. 3P. Reeves's book on * State Experiments in Australia and New Zealand,' has evoked spine hostile feeling, if we are to judge from a letter which, with name and address, reaches as from Blenheim in New Zealand. It is as follows, verbatim et literatim: 'You want to be in New Zeland to finde the Bracing Afect Reeves's Work has on the country. It is simply a rien of terra. If you have aney one employed, I intend to" sell my business and leave the country, it is to hot. We get some governet notis by every mail. The country is ruled by servant girls, old age penchners, loafters, or swag men, and goverment employes. These and their friends are snfficient to keep tho government in power. The man that owme the country is in the minority. It will be a case of defending what you have with a rifel in a fiew years in N.Z., and I enclose one of the lates notices.'"

Magistrate's Court.—r The civil business transacted at the Magistrate's Court by Mr T. Scott-Smith, S.M., this morning was as follows:—Cleghorn v. Imrie was adjourned for a fortnight; In Bythell & Co. v. W. J. Imrie, claim for £17 14s 7d, judgment went by default for the amount claimed and £1 costs. la the case R. Brewer v. W. J. Imrie, Mr Sinclair appeared for plaintiff, for whom judgment was given by default for -the amount claimed, £8 ss, and costs £1 5s 6d. Sarah Burnett y. W. Martin, claim for £10 ss. Mr Rogers appeared! for plaintiff, for whom judgment went by default for the amount claimed and £2 12s costs, and an order was made for re-possesßion of the premises. Jas. Howard v. Borough Council was adjourned for a fortnight on account of Councillor Purkias's absence from town. Ji McConway v. Redwood Bros, was adjourned for one week at request of defendants. T. J. Ball claimed from W. Ramsay £14 I7s Id for goods supplied and cash leat. Mr McNab appeared for plaintiff and Mr Baillie for defendant, who lodged[» counterclaim of £67 8s 3d?for various services. A number of witnesses were examined for plaintiff up to theluncbedn adjournment, and the hearing of the counter^claim was being proceeded with this afternoon.

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