LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIX, Issue 63, 15 March 1906, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The excursion train to Pictou yesterday carried 150 passengers. ~

Captain Edwin wires:—"Strong southerly winds; glass rise; tides good; .sea heavy; rain probable."

A reminder is given of the Parish meeting at St. Patrick's Hall this evening.

A Wellington telegram says it is estimated that the New Zealand Rugby Union benefit to the extent of £9500 from the recent tour of the team m England.

The Canterbury Rowing Club is to be well represented at the Championship Regatta at Picton. It is arranging for accommodation at Picton for thirty-four of its members.

Old boys of Nelson College will note the advertisement in this issue relating to the mooting to be held at the Literary Institute to-morrow evening.

Whilo the mails wore being put aboard the s.s. Blenheim in Wellington on Tuesday, a bag dropped overboard into the sea, but was recovered little the worse for its immersion.

What is considered by old residents to bo the highest spring tide on record locally was seen in Picton yesterday morning, the Spit on Victoria Domain being' almost completely covered with water.

The four-monthly sessions of the Supreme Court were opened in Blenheim this morning, Mr Justice Denniston presiding. A true bill was found against Earl Bcaman, charged with stabbing a fellow seaman at Havelock. Accused pleaded not guilty, and the case. liad not concluded at the luncheon adjourn me nt.

An excuse offered by Mr W. Healy as a juror this morning was readily accepted by His Honor. Mr Healy explained that he was the engine driver for a threshing machine, and the law compelled him to find a certificated man for a substitute. He had not been able to do" so, and if he were required to serve on the jury ten or twelve men would be thrown out of employment temporarily.

The Licensing; Committee election return from Mahakipawa, to hand last night, gives the voting in that district as follows: —Armstrong, 7 ; Browne, 6; Ching, 10; McKinley, 9; Neville, 7; Seymour; 9; Shaw, 9; Shnmonds, 7; Vavasour, 9. The only return yet unpublished is that of the Bolton Run, Awatere, which is not expected to come to hand until the arrival of the Molesworth coach next Tuesday. The figures, however, cannot affect the election.

Allan's Scramble—Gents' white kid evening gloves, any size, Is lid pet pair; worth 2s lid.—R. Allan.

The barometer showed a rise throughout the colony at 9 a.m. to-day, East Cape, 29.97, being the only station recording below 30 inches. What littfo wind prevailed was mostly from a southerly or westerly direction. The highest temperatures we're: Tiritiri 74, ' Gisborne 72, and Castlepoint 71; and the lowest Timaru and Invercargill 53. Blenheim, Wellington and Nelson registered 65, and .Christchurcli 61. Cloudy or overcast skies were general, and Timaru 'reported rain. The sea had moderated at Cape Campbell and Farewell Spit,, and was smooth at Kaikoura.

Allan's Scramble—Ladies' beautifu silk and mosquetaire gloves, for even ing wear, Is lid pair; worth 5s 6d.— R. Allan. .■-,.. ' *

The Town Hall Committee of the Borough Council met last night, and considered the suggestions which have been made for the enlargement of the stage and dressing room accommodation proposed in the new building. The idea of Cr Carr, tnat the 12ft space allowed in the plans for dress-ing-rooms be divided, sft being put into the main hall and 7ft into the stage, the dressing-rooms to be built outside the main rear wall, Avas agreed to, and the whole question left to, the discretion of the architect (Mr Austin). The suggestions of another councillor that the whole building be widened by four feet was not deemed practicable. .

Allan's Scramble—Ladies' pretty embroidered and open-work stockings, Is 6d and 2s pair; worth double.—R. Allan. . *

A meeting of the committee of the Linkwater Athletic Sports was held at the Mahakipawa Hotel on Saturday last to reconsider the date on which the sports should be held. It was finally decided that the gathering should take place on the 28th instant. That date should suit^ admirably, as the excursion train leaves Blenheim at 9 a:m., and the Waitohi will connect at Picton, carrying passengers to the Grove. Luncheon, may be had on the ground, and the committee will make every effort to cater for the comfort and convenience of patrons. The sports ground is within a few minutes' walk of the Grove wharf, in a picturesque valley surrounded by native maiden bushf aiid as a picnic resort is unsurpassed in the Sound. Allan's Scramble—Magnificent - sills rose sprays in pink, red, cream; special hair and bodice decorations torevening'wear, all 9d spray: worth 3s 6d.—R.Allan. *' "

Last evening a tea and public mcclv ing took place*in connection with1 Fair-s----hall Sxinday School. A bountiful and very dainty spread* Avas provided by a number ; of lady friends, arid "a; goodly' company sat down to enjoy it. ■ The meeting was presided over by the Rev. G. W. J. Spehee. Miss Emily A very gave a,verbal report of the work of the school during the past year, which was of an encouraging nature, and concluded her remarks by expressing regret at the prospect of Mr and Mrs Sp"e"mse's approaching removal to Auckland, as both of them had taken a warm interest in the school. -An excellent programme of music and recitations followed, the items being chiefly contributed by ladies and gentlemen connected with the Methodist Church in Blenheim. The chairman and Mr W. Jordan gave short addresses, pointing out the value of the Sunday School as a factor in the religious training of the young. At the conclusion of the programme a comprehensive vote of thanks was passed to all who had in any way contributed to the success of the entertainment. It was announced that the proceeds of the evening would go towards purchasing an organ for the use of the Sunday School, and also for the religious services which are held at stated times on the premises.

The weariness of age may be overcome with Steams' Wine, the best tonic for old people, for it whets the appetite and aids digestion, thus aiding the body where most needed. *

100,000 envelopes just received at "Express" office for trade purposes.