LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIX, Issue 111, 14 May 1906, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Picton firebell and Brigade were discussed at Friday's meeting of the Council, and it was resolved that notice be given to the Brigade that the Council's offer of 24s in the £ subsidy be withdrawn at the end of June. A new firebell weighing 300 pounds is to be ordered from Booth, McDonald •and Co. on condition that full allowance is made for the two bells which were cracked.

Miss Agnes Dawson,' of Roslyn, gained 139 marks for pianoforte playing at the Royal Academy examination, the highest marks by any candidate in the 1905 examination in New Zealand for any subject.

In Picton on Friday evening the Mayor (Dr Redman) referred to the insufficient police protection of the •town. Constable Thompson, he said, was a thoroughly good man, but he had to attend to the duties of Clerk of the Court, and could not possibly do all the work needed. He proposed that the Minister of Justice be written to on the subject, and the proposition was agreed to.

More bargains—Bush rugs, 4s 6d, -5s 63, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, and 15s 6d; the best value.,in town. Special value in -double bed blankets at H. F. Hall's. "

Councillor Pugh, at Friday's Council meeting in Picton, criticised an item on the monthly accounts of the Council—namely, 5s for goggles— which the Town Clerk explained were for the roadmen. Cr Pugh thought that as the men were well paid and insured they could well afford- to buy their own goggles. He supposed the Council would be asked to provide them with hats next. ■

Sale prices at Hall's—White lace curtains 2s 3d to 10s Od a pair; a few sample pairs, slightly soiled, 4s 9d, 5s Gd, and 6s 6d a pair; usual price 6s lid, 7s 6d, and 9s 6d.— H. F. Hall. *

The following player:; will represent the Awatere Football Club in the match to.be played at Picton against the Waitohi Glub on Saturday next:—

Full-back, P. Daly; three-quarters, Gilmour, W. Costello, and J. Ca.sey; five-eights, J. Costello ; half, P. Ca.sey; forwards, Webster, Whelan, O'Brien, Goff, -O'Snllivan, W. O'Dwyer, Curris; wing forwards, H. Scwhass and £t. Manning.

For one day only—Flannelette at 3d a yard, real good value; usual price "id—H. F. Ball.

Councillor Esson spoke -strongly at the Picton Borough Council's '' last meeting on the matter of indiscriminate shooting in tho water work.'; reserve, and mentioned several narrow escapes by visitors and others. 'Ut.e

Scenery Preservation Society had put up a notice, he said, but the shootistr had simply made a target of it. II was re-solved that notice be given that trespassers with dogs and guns be prosecuted.

A big splash--^—White flannelette, extra heavy, 3d a yard; real good value.—H. F. Hall.

It has been decided to place in St. .Andrew's (Presbyterian) Church at Blenheim a pipe organ at a cost of £410. A large part of the money has already been raised. Mr A. Hobday, who installed the Wesley Church organ, is coining to Blenheim from Wellington this week to interview the trustees of St. Andrew's Church, and tin* early ejection of a modern and effective instrument is assured. Mr Hobday will commence the installation of the Church of the Nativity organ shortly.

A few loft—Sample tarns and motor caps in all the newest shapes at sample prices.—H. F. Hall. J *

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Parliament wifl be opened by Commission on Wednesday, June 27th. The Commissioners will be the Speaker of tlie Legislative Council and the .Hons. Pitt, Bailljc, McLean, Ormond, George, and Kelly.

Why feel so dull and lifeless when its your liver that's out of order. Take Tamer Juice. 7

Four tenders for building the Domain Bridge were opened by the Mayor at the Council meeting on Friday evening in Picton. The tenderers wore A. F. Bush, £035 lls; J. McLean and Sons, Wellington, £510 (with £18 extra for galvanised iron fence); <L C. Jones, Wellington, £G47 9s; Donald McLean and Co., Wellington, £770 (fence not included). After some discussion on ways and means, and consideration of a slight mistake in the inclusion of a boat-shed with the bridge, in the Order in Council from the Marino Department it was resolved to accept Mr J. McLean's tender, conditionally.

Headaches and diziness quickly dispelled by taking Dr. Ensor's Tamer Juice; obtainable all chemits and stores. 1

A large and energetic committee has been formed to organise a popular concert in aid of tlie local Fire Brigade, the proceeds to assist the Brigade in purchasing a hydrant suitable for practice purposes in view of the forthcoming Fire Brigades contest to take place during the New Zealand Exhibition. The programme will be varied and well-selected. Besides singing and instrumental items, a well-chosen comedy will be rendered. The date of tho .concert will appear in this paper later —in all probability it will take place four weeks from next Wednesday.

Tussicura, for coughs and colds, has stood the test of time; procurable all chemists and stores. 2

The Pelorus Sounds Committee forwarded a recommendation to the Education Board this morning that after a certain date no salary should be paid to any. teacher whose pupils were exclusively his or her own brothers or sisters. The Chairman of the Board explained that the Board had already taken the same view, to,,obviate the custom of poor and irregular instruction being given within the family when better talent might be available. Of course, there were exceptions where good teaching was done by a member of tho family. Mr Chaytor thought each case should be dealt with separately on its own merits. A motion to this effect was carried.

Mountain King . Asthma Powder never fails to give relief in old and chronic cases. If suffering give it a trial at once. 4

As it has transpired that none of the towns in the North Island are lighted with the acetylene gas which the Borough Council contemplated using for Picton, it is not likely that the delegates chosen by the Council to inspect the working of the machinery will go to Wellington and other towns.

Mr Fulton, representing the New Zealand Gas Company, gave an exhibition of the gas lighting at the meeting of the Picton Borough Council on Friday evening. Three burners were fixed in front of the Mayor's chair aiid were sufficient to illuminate the whole room. The lighting and extinction of the gas was controlled by electric apparatus. Councillors were impressed by the brilliancy, utility, and cheapness of the new illuminant, and in all probability the town Avill shortly be invested with new lamps..

There is nothing "to equal Witch's Oil for rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago, and all muscular pains. 3

At the meeting of the Council of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Mr J. Raid moved in the direction of obtaining improved facilities for telephone communication between town and country. , The present hour of closing at the country bureaux is 5 o'clock, and his object was to secure an extension till 10 o'clock, or even midnight, if possible. Even if it were not practicable to establish a system under which the country could be rung up from the town, there might be a prospect of securing arrangements under which the country would be able to communicate with the' town, where the exchange is now open till midnight. Such a convenience would be of great value to country residents, especially in urgent cases of illness. It was resolved to address the Cnief Postmaster on the subject.

Pale, nervous women with little strength and failing appetite are among those who receive the greatest benefit from Steams' Wine, the matchless tonic and strength restorer. Try it.