LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 138, 12 June 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

*~ Capt; Edwin telegraphed at 1 p.m. as follows:—"Heavy northerly gale; tides very high; sea very heavy; rain heavy; glass fall." A Press Association telegram from Feilding. states that Mr Ernest Short has received word that Cabinet has decided not to purchase his Parorangi Estate.l, gear Feilding. At the Police Court this morning, before.;Mr T. S.cott Smith, S.M., John Allen-, who was found helplessly drunk" m Market Square on the 11th inst., -was remanded for a week for medical treatment. Double-width cretonne, ( both sides alike, usual price Is; sale price, 6|d yard.-rH. F. Hall. * The,'1 Auckland City Council has decided, (says a Press Association telegram) to ask^ the ratepayers to sanction an additional k>an of £30,000, (making £90,000) for the proposed new Town Hall. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the Hospital and Charitable Aid Conference has concluded. A precis of the business transacted is to be sent to the various Boards. At our Winter Sale on Saturday.-^ Lace half-sleeves at Is. lid; usual price, 2s lid.—H. F .Hall. * ■ A Wellington Press Association telegram states that Mr J. P. Luke, who is contesting the new Wellington Suburbs seat at the: General Election, opened his campaign last night, declaring'himself a staunch Government supporter. He received a vote of confidence. Broadwood "pianos. Ronisch pianos. Lipp pianos. Now on view at "The Dresden" Agency, Griffiths and Son's, High Street. Note—The annual sale is taking place at all branches and agencies throughout the Dominion. ", The [following players will represent the Marlborough team in the hockey match against the Hinekoa juniors tomorrow, at 2.30 p.m.:—Misses L. Ewart, Z. Clouston, N. Mowat, E. Armstrong, D. Nairn, N. Northcroft, ■M. : Priddle, G. Furness, E. Lord, G, Reid, E. Smale; emergency, H. Mowat. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great: Pepnormiat Cure. Is 6d and & 6d. On page 2 of this issue will be found the, following articles:—"American Agriculture," "Stage Morals," "World's Congress of Anglicans," "Graft in New\ York," "Wonderful Girl Violinist," "An Unwritten Law," "Maori .Prince Regent," and" "The Foreigner on Football." Page 3 contains "The Garden," "Mad Junketting," "Empire Cables," "Rebuilding of San Francisco," and "How to Make Small Farming Pay." On page 6 will ,be found "Back to Palestine," "Frontier Fighting," "Does Flogging Deter." Page 7 contains "A Peep at1 Palmerston," "Helping Ourselves," and other items of interest. Ladies' jackets, all this season's goods, to be cleared at 4s in the £ discount; 21s reduced to 15s.—H. F. Hall. A good floor, an orchestra unquestionably clever, and a supper which was declared excellent! These were the characteristics surrounding the social given by the Moutere Football Club at the Marlboroughtown Hall last evening. Some 80 couples took part in the dancing, which was controlled by M.C.s Messrs March and Withey. The music was supplied by a large orchestra under the leadership of j Mr H. Robinson. The supper was j provided by lady supporters of the ' club, and the general arrangements I throughout were under the supervision of the secretary (Mr D. O'Dwyer). Something new and up-to-date for j the motoring public of Marlborough. : Absolutely the best stock of motor accessories in Marlborough. "Godiva" sparking plugs, voltmeters, doubleaction motor pump. King of the road motor head lamp. All imported direct from Home. Prices to suit all.—At Ed. Parker's Cycle and Motor Depot.*

Bloomers! Bloomers! Pure New Zealand wool, in small, medium, extra large, at 3s 6d net cash, at our sale. — H. F. Hall. j A dispatch dated New York, April 28th states : A banquet was held in i this city last night by a newly-formed j club called the Cosmopolitan, and I speeches were made which caused the < greatest outcry all over the country to-day. The banquet was attended by twenty white women, all of whom,are sociologists, many of whom are prominent and several wealthy, and twenty negro men. Speeches were made both by the women and by the negroes advocating inter-marriage between blacks and whites as a solution of the race problem. The Press to-day declares that the suggestion of the banqueters will be received with horror by all sane people, and say's tKat the suggestors of such a solution of the race problem are mad. Many attribute the idea to President Roosevelt's entertainment at the White House r of negroes and his well-known sympathy for them. Warm Tweed Norfolk Suits, firstclass quality, size 7, 8 and 9, for 16s; size 13, only 17s 6d. Exceptional value. At Smith and Co.'s, opposite Criterion Hotel. Ribbons! Ribbons! Ribbons! Extra wide, usual price 9d; to be cleared at the sale at 3d yard.—H. F. Hall. * "Meridian Altitude," in the New Zealand Shipping Gazette, writes: — When are Cheviot, Kaikoura, Port Underwood, and some other ports of about/ the same magnitude going to send in their invitations to the American fleet? Cheviot could treat the Yankee Jacks to the joys of riding in her surf-boat down the slip, which is equally as good fun as an exhibition water-chute. Kaikoura could show them where, to catch the finest hapuka and crayfish, and other small ports doubtless have their local charms which they would be happy to show off to the best advantage. The correct procedure is to put several sheets of foolscap into all their hands, and then prevail on all their thirsty customers to sign their names to a petition to have the American Fleet brought to see them. When all possible signatures have been obtained, forge as many more as will make a respectable petition, and hand it. over to the, local Mayor. That gentleman must then forward it to Sir Joseph Ward, who will Straightway communicate with Mr Secretary Taft. If the invitation is respectfully declined those dwellers in obscure places will at least have had the satisfaction of ranking with Wellington, Napier, and other places in making known their desire to be hospitable. ■ Why wait for that hoarseness to "wear off," when Zymole Trokeys will stop it so much quicker? Disagreeable coughs are often avoided by the use of Zymole Trokeys. * Boys' Tweed Knickers, size 0 to* 4, at 2s 9d; 5 to 12, at 3s 3d; lined pockets. A perfect snip. # At Smith and Co.'s, opposite Criterion. * The May Windsor Magazine contains a complete story of gipsy romance by S. R. Crockett, finely illustrated by Fred Pegram, in addition to another episode in the career of Robert Barr's "Young Lord Stranleigh." The short stories of the number are by writers of such varied talents as Fred "M. White, Frances Rivers and G. B. Lancaster — the writer who has been called "The Kipling of Australia." An article on the Shakspere Festival includes a long series of finely reproduced portraits of the distinguished players taking ipart in this year's, celebration at * Stratford-on-Avon, under the direction of Mr F. R. Benson, among them being Miss Genevieve Ward, Mr and Mrs Benson, Mr Forbes Robertson, Miss Gertrude Elliot, Mr Lewis Waller, Miss ; Evelyn Millard, Mr Henry Airiley, Mr Arthur Bourchier, Miss Violet Vanbrugh, Mr George Weir, and Miss Constance Collier. Frank T. Bullen contributes a picturesque paper on '•' Some Obscure Sea Perils." Bermuda and the West indies are, dealt with in the interesting series of articles on " Naval bases of the Empire," by C. de Thierry, •and eightec-ii of the pictures of Leonard Campbell Taylor are reproduced, with an appreciation of the artist's ■work. Altogether this is a very varied and attractive issue, lavishly illustrated. ' ." ' Wanted—Everyone to know that the ''Champion" Cycle is built by us. in Blenheim of genuine B.S.A. fittings, Dunlop tyres, Brooks saddle, Renolds chain, and the best of everything. Built to your order for £15 cash. Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Co., Ltd. ■■■■<, 3 Concrete ships, it appears (says an exchange) are a possibility of the future. Already compressed concrete has been used in the construction of battleships, while concrete barges have been used by the Italian Admiralty for some time. Five of these vessels, each of 120 tons or more, are in commission, and are said to give every satisfaction in the work which they have to- do. The first of these boats was built in 1906, on the plans of Mr Gabejlini, an Italian, who has devoted all his energies to the subject of reinforced concrete, and who for many years has been conducting experiments with it. His boat, built with double bottom and on the cellular type, was submitted to severe tests in the Spezia arsenal, where a much larger vessel built of iron with an iron ram was directed against it without doing it any considerable amount of damage. After some time, in consequence of the satisfactory results obtained from this experimental vessel, four more were ordered on account of the Italian Navy. The advantages claimed for reinforced ooncrete in this connection are simplicity and celerity in construction, low cost, and ability to withstand great strains. They are, moreover, fireproof, and owing to their smooth surface little cleaning is required, while in the case of repairs a filling of concrete or cement is all that is required. It is said that, owing to the unfavourable conditions for producing iron in Italy, the capacities of reinforced concrete in shipbuilding are attracting a great deal of attention in that country, and that experiments and trials on a much larger and more important scale will soon be made. SHEEP DRENCH.—"Vermocinfi" is not only a perfect vermifuge, but also acts »s a tonic Therefore in killing and expelling parasites, its tonic properties immediately operate in building up the weakened system. This is of the greatest importance^ as the animal being in a low condition requires renewed strength as speedily as possible to resist fresh attack. In this " Vermocinp " is unique and superior to any other drench. Obtainable from W. E. Clouston and Co., Ltd., Blenheim To learn how to hit goals and awid ' : penalties, study the Rules of tfeo ' Game of Hockey. Price, threepence, at "Express" Office. * i

Those who attend the Horticultural Society's popular entertainment in the Town Hall to-night may feel assured of spending a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The programme, which is published m our columns, contains some really first-class items, among which may be mentioned the various tableaux, dances by . Miss Clare's pupils, physical drill by the High School boys, and numerous vocal and instrumental items, all of which should combine to make up an excellent programme. The weather report to-day shows a slight rise in the temperature all round. Tiritiri was the highest reading With 64, though both Cape Maria van Diemen and Christchurch reached 60. Blenheim registered 53, which may be taken as striking a fair average, the lowest temperature being that of Queenstown with 45, and several other places had temperatures varying from 45 to 50. The sea on the coast for the most part was unsettled, being rough in several places. Farewell Spit was marked "heavy," and at Nuggets and Cape Egmont the marking was "rough." "Considerable" appeared against Westport and Cape Foulwind. The other places were for the most part marked moderate. Infants' polka* woollen jackets; usual price, 2s lid; sale price, Is. — H. F. Hall. The usual monthly meeting of the Flaxbourne Settlers' Association was held on June Bth. The President (Mr Cunningham) was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Correspondence was read from the State Nursery Department, in reply to a request for trees to be supplied from the State Nursery at Seddon, stating that trees could only be supplied to local bodies. It was resolved to again request the Department to supply the Association with 5000 trees for distribution amongst the settlers. In reply to the Association's request for some of the easy railway formation to be let to settlers with teams, the Public Works De 4 partment forwarded a letter stating that their engineer had been instructed to report on the matter. It was resolved to call a public meeting for July 6th to consider the question of building a public ball. The question of saleyards was discussed, and it was decided to allow the matter to stand over until more information on the cost of floating a company could- be obtained, Velveteens! Velveteens! In cardinal, brown, myrtle, navy; usual price, Is 6d; sale price, Is yard.—H. ■V. Hall. ' The death of ex-Bailie Millar, head of the once famous gigantic Scots clothing and mercery firm, just announced in the Glasgpw Herald, recalls a very clever bit of swindling perpetrated in that city towards the end of 1868. At that time Millar's was the big warehouse at the Cross. One Saturday afternoon about four o'clock a student called lon'/'Bailie Millar and presenting him with £8 10s, asked that he might get a cheque for that sum to send the money to his mother, as she must have it on Monday morning for special requirements. The banks by this time were closed, and so was the postal order office. In order to throw the Bailie off his guard, ihe student represented that he had been sent by Mr Hadden, who was then the University bookseller opposite the old College in High Street, and whose cheque book at the time was finished. The Bailie called his cashier and instructed him to make out the cheque for which' £8 10s was paid. On Monday morning the student presented the cheque at one of the city banks, and by filling in the letter "y," received £80 10s. The student has never been heard of since. Flannelettes, m white, cream and pink, 4s 6d dozen yards sale price.— H. F. Hall. V,-; Dr H. Williams; the Medical Officer of Health for the Port of London, in his annual report makes reference to the growth of' the imports of frozen me^t from the colonies and the River Plate. He states that the importation last year shows a very large increase, While there was an immense and growing proportion of the, meat landed at the port which is distributed either direct from the ship or store to the many depots which have been established in the South of England. During 1907 the following importations from the colonies and the River Plate were discharged at the port:— Australia—Mutton 716,018 carcases, lamb 1,046,028 carcases, and beef 66,410 quarters. New Zealand—Mutton 1,913,088 carcases, lamb 2,440,000 carcases, and beef, 215,764 quarters. River Plate—Mutton 954,702 carcases, lamb 47,701 carcases, beef (frozen) 364,663 quarters, and chilled beef 63,720 quarters. The figures indicate the immense volume of the meat trade to the metropolis, as compared with that to other ports, as the following table shows:— Australia — London 1,762,047 carcases; other ports, 575,884. New Zealand — London, 4,353,088 carcases; other ports, 444,279 carcases. River Plate, Uruguay, etc. —London, 1,002,403 carcases; Liverpool, 1,607,520 carcases, and other ports 405,306 carcases. Remnants. —Remnants of dress goods, cretonnes, laces, ribbons, sheeting, etc., all at half-price. A big lot to pick from on Saturday morning.— H. F. Hall. In this season (says the Oamaru Mail) when all fruits of the soil are commanding satisfactory prices, perhaps the most remunerative of all crops is the homely potato. For some years the potato has been rather unsatisfactory; first the potato blightruined the crop, and then last year when growers in these parts were congratulating themselves that they had lost the scourge, it fell to the lot of the merchant to meet trouble—in come cases very grievous trouble indeed. The market was just as well behaved as might have been expected, and its ineonsiderateness caused considerable trouble. However, both farmer and merchant should have turned the potato crop to good account this year. The crop, taken on the whole, was most prolific,, there has been a steady demand, and the price has never been so low as to warrant complaint. Altogether the potato cropper, a class represented in our community, has been having a good time, turning up in many instances eight tons of potatoes for every acre of ground planted. There are growers in the Willowbridge and Totara districts who have in this one season taken potatoes worth, on an average £4 6"s a ton, from out of the ground sufficient to make every acre under cultivation pay for itself, and land doesn't sell cheap in those localities. Our representative, Mr D. Elsmore (late of Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company), will be pleased to wait on our country clients for orders in motors or cycles and accessories. Orders taken by him will receive prompt attention from Ed. Parker's Cycle Depot.