LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 168, 17 July 1903, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Train.—To-morrow, the 10 30 a.m. train will be delayed till 1 o'clock.

Meteorological. — Captain Edwin wires as follows:—" Moderate easterly winds; glassrfall slowly ; tides poor ; frost to-night."

Havelock Poultry Show. — Exhibits for the poultry show at Havelock on Wednesday next must be left with Mr W. Gamble, Main Street, before 7 o'clock on Tuesday night.

Auction.—Attention is drawn to the sale of fruit and ornamental trees to take plaoe at Messrs Green and Co.'s yard to-morrow. There are varieties of every kind of fruit trees, guaranteed true to nair-e and grafted on the very best of stocks.

The Weather. — The telegraphic weather report to-day showed a low temperature throughout the colony, frost being recorded at almost every station on both islands. Rain fell at Wellington during the night. A moderate sea was running in the Straits.

Social. — The Awarua Football Club's annual social will be held on Wednesday next in St. Patrick's Hall, Maxwell Road. The Club are making very complete arrangements for the occasion, and the social should be a very enjoyable function.

Farmers.—Mr McLaohlan, himself a farmer: "The farmers of the country have received more concessions from tho Government than all the rest of the community put together, and yet they grumble. That is their privilege, I suppose."

Supplement. —On our Saturday supplement this week will be found printed an essay on "Wireless Telegraphy," written by a pupil of the Marlborough High School; also articles headed " The Mysterious White City of Lhassa," " Treasnre Island," " The Supernatural in India," " Some Awk ward Presents for Royalty," and numerous other smaller items "of interest.

Hookey.—A match was played on Wednesday afternoon between the Hinekoa and High School Hockey Clubs, and resulted in a draw, neither side scoring. The play was both exciting and interesting, each team very nearly scoring. The Hinekoas had a bit o£ bad lack in not scoring a goal, the ball striking the post and bounding out of the circle. The game was played all through with good feeling, the referee's decision being accepted in every instance. Mr G. H. Mogridge acted us referee, and gave every satisfaction,

Magistrate's Court. —Toe follow ing business was transacted in the Magistrate's Court this morning, be fore Mr T. Scott-Smith, S.M.:—Aroa v. Youngman, £8 159, claim for wages; judgment by default, with £1 5s 6d coats. In the case Clouston & Co. v. E. Kerr, Mr Conolly appeared for plaintiff and Mr Baillie for defendant. The claim was for £11 7s 61 for liquor supplied to a Ronwicktown hotel, and it was contested on the grounds that though there had been an order no delivery was made. After hearing evidence, His Worship gave judgment for the amount, with £2 Gs costs. In the case E. Parker v. C. Oagood, a judgment summons, an order was made for the payment of £4 6a, this amount including costs, within a fortnight. Fur-topped Lined Kid Gloves, all siaSes, 2a lid a pair; u&ual prico 4s 6i.—R. Allan. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Lieut. W. J. Baillie took place at Picton yesterday. The Press says:— Some surprise was felt that Lieut. Baillie was not buried with some form of military honor, but the large attendance testified to the universal respect in which he was held. A train brought mourners from Blenheim and the road, and the Sounds were well represented also. These, with the townspeople, made one o f the largest gatherings seen here on such an occasion for a long time. AH the deceased's sons were present. The pall-bearors- were Messrs A. P. Seymour, E. Kenny, JConolly, J. Duncan, G. Harris, 11. C. Seymour, J. Fuller, and W. Freeth. 100 Boys' Navy Jerseys, from 18 to 30 inches wide (keep their color well). 2^ 6d and 3s 6d; usual orico 5s Gd to 6a Gd.-R. Allan. A Shocking Affair. —Brief refer ence was made in our Australian cables last week to the dead body of a man being found on the roof of a railway carriage. The deceased's body was found on the arrival of the Melbourne express at Wagga Wagga on the 4th inst. v Blood was flowing freely from both ears, and the back of the head was smashed to a pulp. A subsequent examination of an overhead bridge three, miles on the Albury side of Wagga disclosed the fact that the arch had been struck, and that the soot and ashes had been scraped away for a distance of some eighteen inches, and the marks of the body scraping along for about fifteen yards were also visible. It is surmised that the deceased had been sitting on top of the carriage with his back to the engine. The unfortunate man, whose identity was not established, was a splendidly built young fellow of about twenty years of age, and though poorly dressed, his hands showed no signs of bard work. ■ The body was quite warm when lifted down. The discovery was only made through the dripping of blood down the sides of the carriage. Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, pure wool, all sizes, 22s 6d; worth 483.— R. Allan. An Old Claim.—Mrs Jessie Hunt, of Sydney, is petitioning Parliament for £5000 in payment of an old alleged claim. About the year 1867, she says, the New Zealand Government offered a reward of £5000 to be paid to the discoverer of a payable gold mine in the neighborhood of the Thames, and in October of the same year petitioner's husband discovered payable gold at Hunt's claim, thus becoming entitled to the reward* Being then in affluent circumstances, tbe discoverer neglected to have the money paid to him, but in 1871 applied for payment, the Government then replying that it had no funds. On a second application the Government declined to have the case re-opened. In 1884 the House refused payment by one vote. In 1900 the applicant died, and petitioner, being now in ill health, applies once more for payment. Ladies' Combinations (will not shrink), all sizes, at 3s lid, 4s 6d, 83 lid; less than wholesale price.—R. Allan. For Influenza and Cold in the Head take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is Od and 2s 6d. Servants by the Hour.—A number of influential women in Boston have attempted to solve the servant girl problem by starting a household aid company. The company (according to a New York correspondent) has pur chased a large house, and will provide comfortable quarters for the girls on low terms, and give them practical instruction in every branch of household work. Householders will be enabled to hire girls from the company at a moderate rate per hour. The girls after their work is finished will return home, and will be perfeotly independent. Ladies' Knickers, in white calico and flannelette, 2s, 2s @d, and 3s 9d a pair; worth double.—R. Allan. For Bronchial Cough, take Woods Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d everywhere. Dehorning.—Dehorning operations were conducted at the Ruakuru Experimental Station in order to allow the police to make a test case to bring a charge of cruelty to animals against the Department. Mr Clifton was present, as well as two Government veterinarians, two stock inspectors, a number of leading farmers, and Sergeant Stapleton and two constables. The police ordered the cessation of the work, but the Department continued notwithstanding, and about forty were put through in as many minutes. Night Dresses, in white calico, and in white, cream, and pink flannelette, extra large size—3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, and 6s 6d; beautifully trimmed.—R. Allan. For Children's Hacking Cough at night take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d. Friendly Societies.—As showing the amount of good which is being done by friendly, societies in Invercargill, a member who examined the balance sheets of the six lodges found that they 1 paid out for the year 1902 the following amounts: —Sick pay, £1622; medical fees, £919; and medicine, £552— making a total of £3093. In addition to this a large amount was paid as funeral allowances to members' widows If toothache gives you cruel pain, Thank God it's not a sprain. From toothache we assure you, Book's Herb Extract will cure you. The above is free from Acids ; being purely herbal will not injure the teeth. Price 1/- at D. R. Nevison 9 local agent. —A dvt. Follow my Leader.—An incident showing the stupidity of sheepjoccurred ! at Mangaweka (North Island);the other day. A mob was being driven along a bridge when one of them took fright, and jumped into the river, which was flowing rapidly. All the rest followed, and although a good many men tried to rescue them, they were nearly all drowned, owing to the steep banks of the river.