LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 83, 8 April 1903, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Meteorological.—Captain Edwin wires as follows: "Moderate winds from between west and south and south-east, glass rise, and very cold night."

Ellerslie Races. -— A Telegraph office will be open at the Ellerslie race course on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 11th, 13th, and 14th insfc; hours, Saturday and Tuesday 9 to 5. Easter Monday 9 to 4.

Police Court.—At the Police Court this morning a case of using obscene language was called on against a woman named Margaret Cassidy. She did not appear, and Sergt.-Major Mason's application for a warrant for her arrest was granted*

Colored Blankets (Colonial and English.—lox4, 9s 6d a pair, usual price 17s 6d ; 11x4, 14s 6d a pair, usual price 203 ; 12x4, 22s 6d a pair, usual price 32s 6d.—R. Allan.

Inset.—Messrs George & Kersley, the enterprising wholesale and family drapers on Lambton Quay, Wellington, propose a new departure in advertising, which is certainly novel and likely to become very successful. They purpose asking one hundred and fifty different residents in the colony to visit Wellington at their expense. Pull particulars as to the conditions on which these free trips will be given are to be found in the inset, circulated with to-day's issue.

White Witney Blankets.—9x4, 10s 6d a pair, usual price 17s 6d ; 10x4,15s 6d a pair, usual price 25s ; 11x4, 20s a pair, usual price 30s. —R. Allan.

For Bronchial Cough, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is Gd and 2s 6d everywhere.

F aimers' Union.—At the last meeting of the Farmers' Union Executive Committee correspondence from the Havelock branch was "dealt with as reported elsewhere. The Executive levy on the various branches of the district was fixed at 3s per member for the ensuing year. The Renwick branch, it was resolved, should h& informed that early attention would be given to their requests. Saturday, May 9th, was fixed as the date for the general conference, and Messrs Bell, Davis, Bary and the President were appointed a Finance Committee.

White Colonial Blankets.—lox4, 17s 6d a pair, usual price 255; 11x4, 21s a pair, usual price 32s 6d; 12x4, 28s 6d a pair, usual price 40s. —R. Allan.

For Influenza and Cold in the Head take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s Gd.

Breach ok thk Licensing Act —At the Police Court this morning, Alexander Nicoll, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, was charged with supplying liquor to a prohibited person—to wit, Selma Reardon—on March 3lst last. Sergt.-Major Mason conducted the case for the prosecution, and Mr MeCallutn appeared for defendant, who pleaded not guilty. The case arose out of the charge of larceny heard last week against Daniel Reardon and his wife during the course of evidence in which it was elicited that the parties called at the Commercial Hotel and were served with drink. Evidence was given by Mr and Mrs Reardon to the effect that they visited the hotel together, and Mrs Reardon went inside the back door of the hotel to get liquor and received one shilling's worth of beer in two bottles, paying for it and taking it away. The time was between 6.30 and 6.45 p.m. Evidence for the defence was given by defendant and Mrs Roberts, housekeeper, and the case was that the liquor was supplied by the house keeper, who was not aware that Mrs Reardon was a prohibited person and further that the liquor was asked for by Reardon himself, who wanted two shillings and sixpence worth, but was only given one shilling's worth. The time at which the liquor was served was just after seven o'clock, the bar having only been opened a few minutes. For the defence it was also stated Reardon paid for the liquor, and it was handed to him and not to his wife. Defendant in his evidence stated he had not informed his housekeeper that Mrs Reardon was a prohibited person. His Worship said it was defendant's duty to have informed his housekeeper of prohibited persons, and he' considered the case proved. A fine of £5 with 7s costs was imposed.

Easter Camp.—Waterproof Sheeting, 45 inches wide, at 1/- yard ; worth 2/6. —R. Allan.

For Children*? Hacking Cough at night take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d.

Havelock Requirements.—At the last meeting of the Executive Committee of the Marlborough Farmers' Union it was resolved, in reply to correspondence received from the Havelock branch: (a) thafc the Lands Department be urged to extend the same facilities for the payment of Crown lands rent at country* po3t offices as are now granted for the payment of sheep rates and moneys under the Advances to Settlers Act; (b) that the Marine Department be written tq requesting an improvement to the channel leading ta the Haveloek whar/, also that the shed accommodation be improved in order to fulfil the requirements of the increasing shipping of the district; (c) that the matter of the Government taking over and maintaining the arterial roads of the colony be held over for consideration of the Provincial Conference.

•• ARRESTED"—Sounds horrible, Empire Company's Extract of Soap arrests all dirt from anything, Get it

Fkee Pjjess Messages.—A Freaa Association wire from Cbristaharch states that with regard to the proposed free press messages by the Pacific cable, Sir Joseph Ward says the details are still being discussed, and has explained that the 500 words which it is proposed to transmit free daily would not be sent direct to all the newspapers of the colony, but would be transmitted to one centre for distribution throughout the colony. Since the completion of the cable not one press message from Home had been transmitted over it, and the idea of transmitting news free was to bring into more prominence before the public the advantages of the route.

Fur-topped Gloves, in tan and black, ladies' and children's, all sizes, at 2s lid a pair; usual price 4a 6d.—R. Allan.

Wesley Chcrch.—The anniversary tea will be held on Good Friday even, ing, and the ladies have made preparation for a large gathering. After tea in the hall a public meeting will take place in the church, to be presided over by Mr A. J. Litchfleld. Addresses are expected from the Revs. W. O. Robb, B. J. James, the newly appointed minister, who is to act as Mr Spence's assistant, and other gentlemen. A number of choruses, solos, etc., will be rendered by the choir and friends. There is the promise of a capital programme for the evening. On next Sunday the anniversary sermons will be preached and collections made on behalf of the Church Trust Fund.

Easter Camp.:—Volunteers requiring extra heavy large Rugs can obtain them at 6/9 each ; usual price 15/-. — R. Allan/

Stick to the People, it is but their due,

Give them good value and they'll stick to you, So we have found it, wherever we've " been;

We have a big lead, to keep it we mean, In many a home we have saved much expense

And still will codtinue for years that are hence. For bad coughs and colds, the stuff good and pure Is W. E. Woods' Gkea.t Pefpebminx Cure.