LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 93, 21 April 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

A Nelson Press Association message reports that heavy rain fell last night, with a. north-westerly storm. A great sea is running outside, and th^e Penguin is delayed in entering.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr T. Scott Smith, S.M., Michael Higgins, for using obscene language in Grove Road on the 15th inst., was fined £5, iin default 14 days' imprisonment.

At the chess tournament at Wellington (says a Press Association teletram) Barnes beat Davis; Connelland tewart drew; Kelling beat James j Mason (Auckland) beat Freeman; Kummer beat Rutherford.

The Garrison Band and Volunteers returned from the: Nelson Encampment this morning, arriving in Blenheim by the ordinary train. The men were marched to the Drill Shed, and there dismissed. ■

The passenger, traffic on the excursion trains from Seddon and Blenheim to Picton, yesterday was larger tnan the officials had anticipated. However, plenty of rolling stock was available, and everything passed ofE 'without a hitch. - . ( ' ■'

Pearson's Pepto-chlor is a sure cure foi 1 indigestion. ~All chemists, Is. 2s 6d and.4s. iX . , ■ 16

Being succeeded by warm sunny weather, the heavy rain that fell last night will do an immense amount of good to pastured, both artificial and natural. The records obtained by telephone this morning were as follows:—Rainfall at Timara (Mr R. FGoulter, observer), 30ipoints on Saturday morning, 82 points last night, total 1.12 inchesV Marshlands (Mr J. C. Ghaytor, observer), 28 points on Saturday morning, 68 points last night, total 96 points.

Why suffer from indigestion? Pearson's Pepto-chlor will cure you. All chemists, Is/ 2s 6d and 4s. * 7

_At a special igeneral meeting of the Nelson branch ;pf the Railway Servants' Association it was resolved that the branch disapproves of the late t conference's action in voting a year's salary: to the late general secretary-, 'as the voting for the position showed a want, of confidence in him. The branch calls on the executive to resign. The branch feels that the work of editing and publishing the he P^ced in the hands or Mr Hornsby,

.For Children^ Hacking Cough at night. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is fid and 2s (Jd. , »■

No reminder us necessary of ac.i Georges annual social, which takes place m the Town Hatf to-morrow night. This is the first social of the season in the^ hall, and the popularity the^Society has enjoyed in its previous efforts'in this direction should be sufficient guarantee that every inch or dancing-space will be in use. The ■supper- is being supplied by lady friends of the members, and the music is in the handsof Vannini's orchestra

Doctors' bills saved by taking Pearson- s Pepto-chlbr for indigestion. All eheniists, Is, 2g 6d and 4s. 9

I ? a veena> from Nelson, was very crowded last night. Every available inch, of space was utilised for a shake-down," and the sight of the saloon table and passages turned into beds was a.novel one. The Volunteers * :s a >, found accommodation "up rorrad, and despite a calm sea sevt m,embe, rs offered to Father Neptune 'all they at that time held most dear. Picton was reached at about a.m. this morning, and the passengers had to'come ashore in the pouring ram. tfo accommodation was available at the hotels, and many spent the rest of the night in railway *ay s Hall as a haven of refuge. The foundation of lifelong ill-health may be laid for young girls by failure to keep their strength and health ?P *° normal. Steams' Wine is best tor them because it is a true tonic *

At the Nelson Magistrate's, Court to-day, Robert Young Ferguson, a new settler at Tadmor, who took- a prominent part in the- formation of the local Scottish Society and the recent entertainment of the. Ashburton pipers, was charged with having at Geraldme on January 29, obtained £5 from William Baxter by means or a false pretence, to wit, a valueT °4 he% ne- The accused was arrested at Tadmor yesterday. He said tnat ne could not understand why the warrant was not served earlier. It had been issued in February, yet the local police knew nothing of it till yesterday. The accused was re^ manded to Geraldme on bail.

Ever since the world began, man has been contriving instruments for the reproduction of sound. Nature's sweetest music^-the sighing of wind through reeds; the laughter of a °*°°k», or t]ie lapping of waves— tnese have caused men to stop and ponder. We see the result in such instruments as the violin, the harp, the flute. But most effective of all. perhaps, is the piano. Imprisoned within its four walls hide the magic works which breathe forth, the harmonies of the_ world. Almost anything can be achieved on the piano. It is the triumph of the musical world. Just to run one's fingers along the keys of an instrument s*h as the Broadwood, the Ronisch, the Lipp or the Steinway is a supreme delight. The Dresden Piano Company, Limited, Wellington, who are Agents for these, and indeed every instrument of high repute, will gladly tell you about their easy time-payment system, which imakes it simple for everyone to possess this king of instruments—tho *

piano,

Owing to secessions, the Masterton j Master Butchers' Association has collapsed. A considerable reduction in the price of meat is likely, and also I the withdrawal or butchers' carts, owing to the high prices of horse-feed. \ Victoria College'won the shield at . ithe University athletic tournament at ;Dunedin yesterday, scoring. 17 points, j .Otago^ University gained 10, Canterbury College 9, and Auckland University College 3. Victoria College also won the debating scroll. \ A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that a man named John Sidney Hines was remanded to Wellington on a charge of the theft of x.115 from David Sutherland. The latter was found dead, and was known to have had the sum mentioned in nis possession before his decease. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Pepnermiut Cure. Is 6d and 2s 6d. • The sale of work and social to be held at Renwick to-morrow afternoon and evening are attracting more than the usual degree of interest. " Being in aid of the Catholic Church Building Fund, it goes without saying that the parishioners have worked hard for the success of the affair. The Spring Creek Orchestra has been specially engaged to provide music for the dane-

mg, while other attractions, such as raffles and competitions, will doubtless assist in drawing a large crowd of patrons. Several works of art will be disposed of; and in the afternoon, tea will be dispensed at a small cost. The sharp bite of an early winter which has been felt during the last few days has caused people to be on tho looJc-<>ut= for warm clothing. The broiling sun of the previous week has made us indifferent to the new winter goods. But with the first chill of winter we will gladly welcome the new jackets, furs, etc., that are being shown at Kirkcaldie's Agency in Blenheim. Make ah early call and proiSUic yonr warm apparel at Welling<>q prsces , •