LOCAL & GENERAL HEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 61, 13 March 1907, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL HEWS.

The amount-paid to twenty-one suppliers for milk supplied to the Havelock Factory during the month of February was £279 17s 4d.

Nearly 62 "'tons of butter were brought ,to "Wellington yesterday by the Corinna irom. Onehunga for transhipment to on© of the Home steamers. .The value of the milled and creamery butter; manufactured this season is £330,000. . % Tli© following team will represent the Tua Marina Juniors against Onamalutu on Saturday next, at 11 a.m.: —W. Morgan, Roy Cresswell, N. Powick, W. Botham, A. Gledhill, J. Payton, A. Robinson, Tit Robinson, G. Kinsey, M. Horgan, J. Gledhill; emergencies, J. Rankin and A. Cresswell. .

At various -points along the Canvas-town-Deep Creek Road are magnificent crops'of blackberries (says the Guardian), which will cost thousands of pounds to eradicate. In one paddock near Canvastown about thirty goats have been turned on to the pest, and they seem to spend their whole time nibbling the leaves. Goats are cheap, and as it is beyond the means of many settlers to pay: for cutting the blackberry why not try the nannies for a few months?

Yesterday a conference of delegates rrom the various tailoring unions in the colony was held in Christchurch. ±- was decided to form a federation under the title of " The federated order or shop-tailors, tailoresses and machinists and pressers' industrial union of workers." The federation's main object is to procure a universal set of conditions for the tailoring trade of che colony The chairman and secretary were elected, and the meeting will be resumed to-day.

Mr Duncan Stelfox, a capitalist, now^staying at the Grand. Hotel Wellington^ had, for twelve months prior to Tub departure from England, been closely associated with Mr J. H. Witheford in Ins efforts to further the scheme initiated by the late Sir A. J. madman Whr OS Par »Para iron deposits. TV hen the industry is firmly established he will become a large investor. Mr bteltox is here mainly for his health, but also for a little business, he will tour the whole colony and then visit tne islands, before moving on, via Vancouver, to Canada.

Why suffer the awful agony of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, and kindred diseases. RHEMO if given a fair trial will quickly cure you. Sold at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.

At a meeting of the Hibernian Sports Committee last evening arrangements in connection with next Wednesday's sports were advanced considerably. The Committee decided not to allow bookmakers to go on the ground. This action will appeal to all lovers of clean sport. Messrs T. Keating and M. Lydon were appointed additional judges. Suitable train arrangements are being made for the benefit of country patrons visiting the sports and concert. A meeting to make final arrangements will be held on Monday night.

Mr Jas. Strickland, employed by Mr W. Carr, was rather badly knocked about yesterday as the result of a capsize. He was conveying a load of new forms to the Town Hall, when some of them slipped off, the driver of the conveyance going with them. He was struck by the falling seats, and rendered insensible. The injured man was taken to the Hospital for treatmeat, where it was found he had sustained some very bad bruises, but no injuries in the nature of broken bones. He is expected to be convalescent in about a week.

Rain is coming, we have prepared for it, so now should you, by calling and seeing our stock of umbrellas and rain-coats for ladies and gents.—R. Allan. ■ •

: "The scarcity of feed in the South Island is an ill-wind which is blowing good to Auckland, as large numbers of store sheep obtained at low prices are now rapidly coming into the province." comments the New Zealand Herald. "Before the winter is over the store sheep of the province will thus have been greatly increased, and the effect will be soon seen not only in our stock returns but in our export trade. It has been estimated that the province can easily carry double the number of its present stock of every class, so that we need not fear any lessening of the increase rates for a very considerable period." .

Mr G. W. Russell, of Christchurch, who has been visiting the West Coast, writes in the Spectator:—"Public feeling seems to be still excited over matters political. The aftermath of the Seddon-Michel contest still' remains. Mr Michel is not deterred by his defeat by young Tom Seddon,. but means to appeal again to Csesar; but as an old Irishman remarked to me, "Begorrah, there's a lot uv us as'll niver rub a Sheddon out!*' Against any one but young Seddon Mr Michel would have the easiest of wins. He is, however, confident that next polling day will tell a different story. Time will show." .

Suede, Lisle, and other Winter Gloves, in long or short lengths, in all the latest shades, from 9d to 3s lid pair.—R. Allan. *

Victorian potatoes are arriving in fairly large quantities on. the Wellington market, about 800 sacks having been landed last week. The bulk have been cleared. The whole of the potatoes have to be reconditioned on arrijal, owing to faulty packing on the part of growers—faulty potatoes being packed with, good ones. Otherwise the quality is everything to be desired. The Victorian potatoes are being landed at fully £2-below the market price of local potatoes, and, though not presenting the fresh appearance of the latter, sell very readily, and are a particularly fine table potato. The varieties are principally Circular Head and Pink Eyes.

Mr Reader stated at the Land Board meeting yesterday that the 10-acre school site ~set apart at the junction of the Ronga, Opouvi, and Rai Valleys was likely to be required for that pui--pose for at least 20 years. When the Crown Lands Ranger suggested ten years Mr Reader went the length of saying nearer forty years. He told the Board that the mill to be erected, by Messrs Brownlee and Co. would take out practically the last of the bush in the^ district,^ for there was within the radius he intended to: work a solid square of heavy bush. One of the valleys ran up 14 miles, heavily timbered all the way.

A lower average of temperature prevailed at 9 o'clock this morning. Auckland was the warmest place with 72, Cape Maria van Diemen was 71, and five others, including Blenheim, 70. The lowest readings were 58 at Kaikoura and Hokitika and 55 at Bealey. A fall in the barometer was noticeable, seven places, amongst them Blenheim, recording under 30 inches. Rain was reported by Nelson, Farewell Spit, Greymouth, Hokitika and Bealey, while hail was falling .at Westport. Rough seas were running at Castlepoint, Cape Egmont, Farewell Spit, and Westport, moderate at Cape Campbell, Kaikoura and East Cape, and smooth at Greymouth and Hokitika.

Earthquakes! Earthquakes! Eruptions ! , Goods moving in all departments at lower prices than ever at our sale.—R. Allan. • *

According to a Press Association telegram from Christchurch a discovery of rare interest to art lovers has recently been made in Dunedin. A picture which had hung for many years in a private residence is stated to be a genuine Watteau. Mr A. Longden, British art commissioner at the Exhibition, who was in Dunedin recently, saw the picture, and he says that it is a genuine Watteau, and worth a considerable sum of money. The picture was brought to the colony about forty years ago by a remittance man, who left it with an hotelkeeper in payment for a debt. The hotelkeeper left it in custody of the Bank of New Zealand for several years, and thirty years ago gave it to his daughr ter as a wedding present, and the picture has remained in her house ever since.

A meeting of the members of the Marlborough Mounted Rifles was held after parade last evening, Captain Canavan presiding. The question of attending the Easter encampment was discussed, and it was found that only fifteen were prepared to attend it if held at Motueka, and still fewer if held at Motupiko. The revival of interest in; rifle shooting was made a matter of prominence. It was resolved that hereafter the honorary membership system in connection with the teams matches be discontinued. The Committee voted £20 in prizes for the Company Cup matches, to be commenced shortly; and the generous offer of Colonel D. Chaytor to donate £5 with each cup, provided twenty members compete, was gratefully accepted. It is considered that the increased prizes will bring about a revival in the interest in rifle shooting in the corps, so that good teams will be available for the Rifle Union matches next year.

A curious notice has been sent to the editor of the Methodist Recorder, which he has declined to insert. It ran as follows, with the names omitted:—"The Rev. , one of the senior students of College, preached at , last Sunday. The church will now be closed three weeks for repairs."1

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr T. Scott Smith, S.M., E. Huinber, who holds about 60 acres of land at Para, was proceeded-against by John Moore, Stock Inspector, for having failed to eradicate the blackberries growing on his land in conformity with the requirements of the Noxious Weeds Act. A plea of not guilty was entered and the defendant stated that he was doing all within his power to cope with the noxious weeds. Mr Moore, for the Department, stated that the land in question was in the possession of an old couple who were probably doing their best, but it would be many years before the blackberries would be cleared at the present rate of progress. The neighbours were taking effective measures and objected to ths spread of the nuisance from Mr Humber's property. He had advised that seeing Mr Humber could not cope with the trouble, the land be let by its present owner to someone who could. Some guarantee must be given that the blackberries would be cleared. The defendant was convicted and fined 5s and costs 7s. The case in which a woman at Renwicktown was charged with ill-treating her child was adjourned for a month on the application of Sergt.-Major Mason.

A bibulous individual who stood on the steps of the Queen's monument, near the Triangle, at Dunedin, on Friday morning, and loudly whistled "The Soldiers of the King," with variations of a decided nature, for a time provided amusement for quite a number of people, says the Otago Daily Times. His outburst of patriotism was, however, brought to a sudden •termination by some person, with no j ear for music, hurling at him from a concealed position within"the Triangle, an old, but heavy, boot, which struck its target full in the face. The imbiber, much hurt, ceased his music immediately, and hastily went about with a glare in his eye seeking revenge.

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

Some smart work was done in loading sheep, from. the Timaru wharf to the Wanaka's decks the other day (says the Christchurch Press). The famous " Rotokino Billy," now nearly nine years old, was responsible for leading 850 sheep on board in 40 minutes. . This was considered excellent work, and was accomplished with very little trouble. A further lot of 150 was subsequently'taken on board by " Billy." " Billy " made his home for many years on the Rotokino, and was a great pet. When that steamer was sold to Japan he was transferred to the Wanaka. "Billy" is a born leader of sheep, and proves invaluable to the ship, and also to those concerned in shipping sheep.

Woman's advice to woman—lf troubled Avith constipation, headache, liver or kidney ailments; take Tamer Juice. *•'••"•■

An extraordinary story qi the voyage of a small sailing craft bound from Auckland to Samoa, was taken to Sydney by the Hauroto. It appears that the vessel concerned, the cutter Lily, 15 tons, after several narrow escapes from striking reefs, put into Suva with the master, Captain Sopwith, ill. The vessel's chronometer had run down, and there was, no barometer, flags, night signalsj or'boatswain's stores— not even a marlihspike—and provisions were low. The sole cooking appliance was a nail-can. ; For several days the Lily, whic.h. was,, loaded with timber arid sundries, drifted .in' strange waters dangerously 'close to reefs. Captain Callaghan, of the- cutter- Tui Navua, spoke to the, Lily, and at the request of the latter's crew navigated the craft to Suva. ■ v - ■

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In order to give publicity to the fact that it is unlawful to employ children under tell years of age to sell news-" papers in the streets, the Wellington police Clara Belsham and Clarence Henry Townley with this offence before Dr M'Arthur, S.M., on Friday. Pleas of guilty were entered by both defendants. Sub-Inspector O'Donovan stated that the facts were the same in both cases, the defendants having employed their own boys to sell papers. Mrs Townley, he said, had been warned by his Worship some time ago in connection with another matter that she must hot allow such.a youngl child, to sell papers. Mrs Townley explained that she herself sold newspapers, and took her children with her because they would be better with her than left at home by themselves. His Worship replied: "You had better take the boy off the street altogether," and convicted and discharged both defendants.

The agonising pain, stiffness, and soreness of the joints and muscles, felt by sufferers irom rheumatism, is quickly removed by RHEUMO. All chemists and stores, 2s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle. Try it. . •

• Captain Collins, of the Union Steamship Company's s.s. Rotomahana, which arrived in Lyttelton on Sunday morning, reported that shortly before 11 a.m. the steamer passed a boat, floating, full of water, at the entrance to Lyttelton Heads. It appeared to be fourteen or fifteen feet in length, and had a square stern. No boat has been reported missing from Lyttelton.

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