LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 91, 16 April 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

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» ** V P?. ementary Gazette appears a pioclaniatian notifying the compulsory taking by the Government of the Culverden Estate, Canterbury.

The following tenders were received tor the erection of the new Masonic Bros :^TBi9 F W Cl fc *l m > Wemyss v. McKinley (accepted) £1694 15s. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and bd. ■ * A poll was taken at Eltham yesterday regarding a loan of £6500 tor footpath, water and drainage extension, and was carried by 68 to 31 Little interest was taken in the poll!

There is little or no change in the state of the weather as shown in today a report. The sea is smooth to moderate except at Cape Egmont, where it is marked "rough." Westport has the highest temperature mil' a"^CaP? Maria van Diemen (66) and East Cape (65) come next in ordor. Blenheim registered 60. The nervous strain of household care wears out even the strongest women. Take Steams' Wine, the peerless tonic which builds up the body and makes the weak strong. Pleasant to the taste *

It was generally believed that the Mayoral seat would not be contested this year, but it is now understood that Mr McCallum will be opposed.. Copies of Mr T. Watson's novel may be procured at present by communicating with the author direct, arid as nearly half the edition is already sold, early application is necessary. The price is 4s. * In the Warden's Court this morning, before Mr T. Scott Smith/ S.M., an application was made by James Dunn to surrender a mineral license at Endeavour Inlet. The application ; was granted. J A fire, by which a house owned by 7 Mr J. Andrell was destroyed, occurred at Grovetown early on Tuesday mornj ing. The house was untenanted, and the origin of the fire is unknown. The Victoria office had a risk of £150 on the building. i The purchase of a horse is a desideratum the Blenheim Borough Council is as far from attaining to as ever. Last night the Foreman of Works reported upon trials of horses he had conducted, and especially in regard to one mare that "filled the bill" perfectly, except for one fault—inconsistent temper. The Mayor said he did not believe in blaming good horses for tempers; it was more often the driver's ill-use that was at fault. A definite offer was received by letter of a^horse owned by a Sounds ise'ttler, and the Horse Purchase Committee was authorised to do something in the matter. The anniversary services in con-

nection with Wesley Church will be held to-morrow, when the usual public tea will take place, to be followed by a meeting in the evening. Addresses will be given by various speakers, and the circuit stewards who were delegates to the late Conference will review the work done there. Mr W. B. Parker will preside, and among the speakers will be the newly-appointed home missionary for the Havelock circuit. The annual sermons in aid of the Trust funds will be preached on Sunday, the preachers 4or the day being the circuit ministers. Special music by the choir will be a feature at each serviceAt the meeting of the Blenheim Borough Council last night Mr Geo. H. Riley, on behalf of his mother, sisters and brothers, presented to the Council a framed enlarged photo-; graph of the late Mr G. W. Riley, at one time Mayor of Blenheim. Tributes to the sterling service rendered to' the burgesses of Blenheim by the late Mr Riley at a time when things were not so comfortable financially, and otherwise were made in interesting terms by Councillors Ching and White; and it was resolved that Mrs Riley and family be thanked for their donation. The portrait will be hung on the walls of the Council Chamber, along with those of other ex-Mayors. Pearson's Pepto-chlor is a sure cure for All chemists, Is, 2s 6d and 4s. 16 The Journal of the Department of Labour: for April contains the following-, —- "Blenheim. — Building trades: Busy. All carpenters' bricklayers, etc., are fully employed. Engineering trade: Local tradesmen fully employed during the month, mostly with repairs. Boot trade (factories) : Very fair, repair departments all very busy. Clothing trade (factories): Dressmaking and tailoring: All hands kept busy, but no overtime is being worked. Retail trades: Very fair. Miscellaneous: Ooachbuilders, coach-painters, plumbers, all report good business and plenty of work. Unskilled labour: There has been no demand for unskilled labour during the month, although several applications have been made at this office, mostly from visitors to this district. The local flaxmills have been closed down for some considerable time owing to low prices and the railway-works at Seddon are now full-handed." Indigestion cured and assimilation or food certain after taking Pearson's Pepto-chlor. All chemists, Is 2s 6d and 4s. q ' At the conclusion of the Borough Council meeting last night Councillor Macey informally intimated to the Mayor (Mr A. McCallum) that it was the desire of the members of the Council that he should be re-elected to preside over the affairs of the Korough. for the ensuing term. The Mayor thanked Councillors for their expression of confidence, and said he would be a candidate. He had really not yet had time to get a thorough grasp of the duties and privileges pertaining to the. position of Mayor and would be willing and indeed glad serve m the same capacity for another year in order thai matters instituted under his regime might be rructmed.

Motor Goggles, Cuff Protectors, Gaiters, Motor Cycle Tool Bags.— Wellington and Wairarapa Motor „. ' 13 On Tuesday evening a meeting of vehicle ( proprietors and Borough Councillors was held for the purpose o* considering amendments to the vehicle by-laws. Councillor Macev reported to the Borough Council last evening that- great difficulty had been experienced in formulating a style of .license that would give the actual driver ot a vehicle authority and pro- | tection, whilst at the same time guaranteeing that the firm employing such driver,would have control of that license m the event of such anver leaving his employ and setting up for himself. It was eventuaJly decided to adopt an alternative suggestion, namely, that the license ™°™ ?5 6 f°r th? -driver <and in his name), for use whilst driving for the farm of which he is an employee. Another question that occupied some W*- 1? dls? us?ion whether it was intended that every manner of vehicle plying i or hire should be! licensed It was agreed by Councillors that the present licensing system was intended to apply only in regard to passenger carriage, and it was therefore decided to refer to the Committee the question of independently licensing carts, drays, etc., plymg ; for bare. Further recommendations adopted were as follow: t-W lhat a table of fares be printed and handed to vehicle owners to be placed m vehicles; (b) the Council to appoint a stand for vehicles: (c) the Council to authorise the Town Clerk and Inspector to take legal proceedings to enforce the by-laws when necessary.

A Press Association telegram from Nelson at half-past twelve to-day states that a steady drizzle has been falling there for several hours.

A Gisborne Press Association telegram states that the Toroa (specially chartered) left for Napier last evening with about a hundred Volunteers, including mounted infantry and cadets, to take part in the Easter manoeuvres. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the schooner May Howard, which went aground during a fog yesterday, was floated last night. She did not sustain serious damage. Reports from Hokitika state that an unprecedented crop of apples has been grown throughout that district this season. It -is recorded that some specimens of the fruit exceed one pound each in weight. A sharp earthquake was felt in Napier at 6.40 last evening (says a Press Association telegram.) A slight tremor—enough -to make sensitive window-frames rattle—was also felt in Blenheim about the same time. Wood?' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is 6d and 2s 6d. The following will represent 'the Tua Marina Cricket Club in the match against the Athletics on Saturday, 18th, at Tua Marina, play to commence at 10 a.m. sharp: E. Hastilow, C. Hastilow, A. Redwood, M. Horgan, •G. Gledhill/ J. King, Fred. Neal' Frank Neal, E. Neal, L. O'Sullivan and A. Barclay. Players are particularly requested to be on the ground half ah hour previous to starting.

You need not suffer with pains in the chest after eating; Pearson's Pepto-chlor cures indigestion—ls,- 2a 6d and 4s. . ■ 8

In the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr T. Scott Smith, S.M.,'Robert Johnson Gray pleaded guilty to stealing a dog, the property of a musterer named Ernest Hollis. The police stated the dog had been found in accused's possession at Picton. Accused stated that he found ' the dog on the road, and took possession ,of him. Gray was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called.upon. Why suffer from indigestion ? Pearson's i?epto-chlor will cure you. All chemists. Is, 2s 6d and 4s. 7 A passenger for Picton by the s.s. Arahura overslept himself early1 on Sunday morning and was carried on to Nelson (says the Press). As he had made an appointment-for the following day, he hired a bicycle in the "City of Sunshine," and set out on his journey of eighty miles or so, shortly after breakfast. Although the machine he bestrode was a strange one, he made good headway, and reached Picton at a very late hour on Sunday night, thoroughly tired out. Through being given wrong information, he took the Tua Marina route. Had he travelled via the Grove, he would have been saved a journey of about twelve miles. , However, the plucky young fellow is none the worse for his experience, and is consoling himself with the-thought that "all's well that ends well." STRONG LAMBS, HEALTHY HOGGETS, INCREASED CLIP.— Secured by using "VERMOCINE." The famous internal! parasite destroyer and tonic. Its tonic properties are especially valuable, as besides killing and expelling parasites it operates immediately in building up the system and so prevents fresh, attack. Obtainable from W. E. Clouston and Co., Lt3., BlenWeim. Prepared by the A. and l\ fViod Comnanv. Linnifpd.