LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 217, 12 September 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Capt. Edwin telegraphed at 1 p.m. as follows:—."Southerly moderate to strong winds'^ tides moderate;^ sea moderate; glass little movement.

A Press Association telegram from Stratford states that at a meeting of the Taranaki Rugby Union last night, Colman and' Frewin were suspended for misbehaviour1 in {Auckland until the first round of season 1910.

A meeting; of. ; a: sub-committee of the Wairau Harbour Board was held at the Institute last, evening for the purpose' of framing by-laws. A report will b$ .duly submitted to the Board at the next meeting.

Back page- matter to-day includes " Newspaper. Verse,. " Funny Storiettes," "The Week* the World and Wellington,"; "Parliament,"- "Our Quotation Contest," "Picton Road Board," "New- Arrivals/ "New Zealand Wine,'' ■ {Preventing Strikes,' '■ "Health Notes/i and other items.

The Auckland Herald, referring to the gagging clauses of the Second Ballot Bill, says:—"The question involved in this new proposition is not merely the freedom of the press, it is the freedom of speech, the freedom of argument, \the privilege of candidates, the rig'hfc^of the public."

Latest up-to-date neckwear. The "Apsley" and "Goodwood," for ladies tnd gents.—Stoith and Co. *

Shark oil is an industry practised in Auckland (says, a Press Association telegram.) The oil is extracted from sharks' livers,; and used for feeding calves; but experts consider that it is medicinally the^ equal of cod-liver oil. The body of the shark becomes fertiliser, and the fins are exported to China. .■.".■. -"T.; ■ ■•'■■ : ■■• ■■ ■ .

Several merry souls of Martin-, borough, who love nothing better than drinking deeply and long, have chosen most unlikely places for their bouts. For instance, tm: Saturday night the Martinborough nightwatchman discovered a. brace of drinkers in the 'Catholic Church. They had provided themselves with, a reasonable store of liquor. The Presbyterian Church at Martinborough has been similarly utilised as a ; soakers' retreat, according to the Wairarapa Daily News.

Very large trout weighing up to about 301bs have already been seen in the Wairau Riter, which is good news for _ anglers, and Ed. Parker stocks fishing tackle strong enough to hold them. Just landed, an up-to-date stock of fishing goods, and licenses are obtainable at iM. Parker's Cycle and Sporting Depot. *

A couple of frosts are reported in to-day's weather report, at East Cape and Blenheim. The temperature throughout the Dominion was. much lower than that of yesterday, Gisborne falling from 62 to 50. Queenstown (44) had the lowest temperature, and Cape Maria van Diemeen (57) the highest. Blenheim registered 47, as against 54 yesterday morning. Rough seas were reported at Hokianga Heads and Manukaa ; Heads; the river "at Blenheim is reported high, and that at Clyde* "rising."

First consignment of our spring and summer millinery now on show. All French models. Inspection invited.— Smith and Co. *

Messrs, Adler and Co., who have recently opened a carriage-building and repairing business in Blenheim, are introducing some new and up-to-date work in their line. Every branch of the business receives attention at the hands of thoroughly trained and competent .men, and customers placing orders in the hands of the firm may rely on getting satisfaction. A couple of traps, which have just been built to order, afford an excellent sample of workmanship. They are both sulkies, of the same, type, and are made or kauri and imported woods. They are fitted with long-distance axles, and spring seat and- squab, which are hand pleted. The metal work on the shafts and dashboard is silverplated, and the sulkies are varnished, presenting a most attractive appearance. Messrs Adler and Co. are to be commended for their enterprise, and should command a very fair share of the business of the town and district.

The "Lawrence Kennedy-Gillies" Milking Machine is the very essence of a labor-saver. A. T. Peters, Esq., Matapu, writes: :-—"! have used three ' L.K..G. ' machines, milking 123 cows, and requiring the help of two men and myself. • The herd is put through in about three hours with the machines; by hand I should want about five men besides myself. There is not the drudgery which milking is by hand, and I do not think anyone would care to go back to hand-milking after using the machines." Even if you don't require a machine just now, write tor particulars to J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents.—Routh's Buildings, Wellington. *

The sale of work for Dr. Barnardo's Homes, for which the Borough School girls are working so enthusiastically, is now definitely arranged for. Country friends, and those who have gardens, are being asked to help towards the produce and flower stalls. Contributions from elder people towards the work-stall are now coming to hand, and there is every prospect of a very successful sale.

It will be seen from the advertisement in to-day's issue that Mr J» H. Stephens, the singing evangelist, is to begin a mission in Wesley Church to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock. From this mission great and lasting results are expected. Mr Stephens's singing and preaching have been much blessed in many places. A writer, reporting the mission down south, says:—"The results Were remarkable. At every service there were conversions. It frequently happens that not until several services of a mission have been held are any results seen, but m this mission soula were saved at the first, .and every subsequent service.". Reports' of a similar kind come from a number of churches where missions are being conducted by Mr Stephens. Those who avail themselves of the opportunity afforded of hearing the Gospel sung as well as preached will be amply repaid. Mr Stephens will preach morning and evening to-morrow, and each night during the week, except Saturday night.

A very pleasant social gathering was held in the MarlborougnTown Hall last evening, when, in spite of the heavy rain, some fifty of the local residents assembled to welcome Lieut.Colonel and Mrs Chaytor to the parish of St. Luke's. Had the weather been fine the hall would have been crowded to excess. The Rev. W. Wollstein, vicar, welcomed the guests of the evening in a felicitous speech, to which Lieut.-Colonel Chaytor responded. The following ladies and gentlemen contributed to the evening's entertainment : Pianoforte solos, Master Robertson, Miss Ladley and Miss Barnett; songs, Mrs Morrin, Miss Chaytor, Miss Meyer, Messrs Valentine and Fisher. The proceedings were of a delightfully informal character throughout. Cards and^ .various 1 games were in ftill swing till about midnight, when supper was served. The young people had a dance to wind up with, which they seemed to enjoy very much, though some of the ladies^ had to dance together—the supply of "partners" not being equal to the demand. Miss Ladley kindly supplied the music for the dance.

All people with defective vision needing the assistance of glasses should visit Mr Whiteford at his sighttesting rooms, Medical Hall, Market Street South. — *

Even taking into consideration ;those who were unable to attend Mr M.aughanßarnett's recital, there must be,more musical people in Blenheim than suffice to half-fill St. Andrew's Ohurch. Organ recitals*are not usually popular with the general public, but musicians and lovers of music may be expected to take advantage, such as offered last night, of an enjoyable evening's music. ; Those who did not miss the opportunity were regaled with a rare musical treat, and none failed to fully appreciate the many qualities of Mr Barnett's performance. An introduction and allegro by Bach, which opened the programme, evidenced the skill of the player, and the perfect control he had of his instrument. This selection was very finely played. What seemed to please the" audience most . in' a large and varied programm was "The Answer," by Wolstenholme, and was popular for the fact if its being more easily" understood. Mr Barnett played an improvisation on the theme of "Home, Sweet Home," which was the most* enjoyable solo of the evening. The improvisation was exquisitely played, and. marked throughout by refined feeling. The programme also contained selections which were played with musicianly skill and refinement, and those who did not attend the recital lost the opportunity of benefiting by a master's skilL

We have been requested by the Managing Director of the Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Co., Ltd., (Mr A. J. Cameron) to state that it is his intention to dispose of all secondhand motor cars at present in stock during this spring, and with this object in view he has decided to offer them at the following extremely low prices:—6 h.p. Rover, just overhauled and fitted with complete set of new tyres, £120; 8 h.p. \Alldays, twoseater, in perfect order, £160; 10-12 h.p. 2-cylinder, four-seater Alldays, with double Cape cart hood, £260; 22 h.p. 4-cylinder, five-seater, Brown, £520; and a 20-25 h.p. 4-cylinder, fiveseater Simms Welbeck, almost new, will be sold at the manufacturers' London price, £,550. The Company have also in stock a 12-14 h.p. 4-cylin-der, four-seater "Singer," new, the same as the car supplied to his Excellency the Governor whilst in Masterton. Price £485. The staff will bo pleased t<> give all information to any prospective purchaser. *

The August holiday number of the Windsor Magazine is a sumptuous issue, packed with notable fiction, articles valuable and entertaining, and lavish illustration by distinguished artists. Instead of serial features it includes, complete within the covers of the one number, d long story of absorbing interest by Mary Cholmondeley, author of "Red Pottage," another powerful study in Sir Gilbert Parker's series of Canadian stories, a very ingenious mystery by Fred M. White, a comedy of the cricket field by P. G. Wodehouse, and other vivacious themes delightfully treated by Keble Howard and Frances Rivers. The fine art feature of the number presents eighteen reproductions of the pictures of Mr Frank Craig, including a special plate of "The Heretic," which was bought for the nation by the trustees "of the Chantrey Bequest, and "The Maid," which has just beeii purchased by the French Government tor the countrymen of Joan of Arc.

Get your piano where you can rely on quality and value. Hundreds ■of people are taking advantage of the .Dresden Piano Company's time payment system; and shipment upon shipment of pianos and organs are coming in month after month. "The Dresden," with years of experience, and a remarkable turnover, is ever able to sell the best goods at the lowest market rate. But it is not satisfied with merely gaining a now customer ; it aims at making another business friend—and usually does so. Now, with the Dresden Piano Company, Limited, absolute, quality-is guaranteed. Every piano issued is perfect in material and workmanship. This reputation is guarded most jealously. Where, for example, will you find better instruments than the Broadwood, the Lipp, the Ronisch, and the Steinway—they are indeed four great pianos. You should certainly either call on or write to the Dresden Piano Company, Limited, Wellington, or you could see their local representatives, Griffiths and Son. *

A woman who has had come success a^ an entertainer of celebrities wrote Kubelik during his last appearance in London:—" Will you join us with some friends to dine, on Thursday? Bring your violin." She was .somewhat chagrined when her messenger returned with the ieply:—"Dear madam, my violin never dines." There seems to be no end to Fleet yarns. The following is one of the latest:—An American seaman strolled into one .of the Sydney police stations the other night. His track was sinuous, his balance doubtful. He carried his luggage in his jumper. "Sa-a-y, he drawled, "1 want to know about your buggy fares. Haow much is a oaound and haff a paound?" He pulled a long stuffed stocking-purse out of his jumper, emptied gold and i silver on the table, and pointed out the coins. "Thirty shillings," said the constable in charge. "Like these. How far did he drive you for that?" "About a block and a half," said the sailor. "It seems a lot of money, but I don't care-if it's anywhere near." "You paid him about thirty times too much/ remarked the constable. The seaman considered the matter. Then he said: "If I ever meet that buggy driver, I'll make him wish Amurrica was never discovered. That's a dead sure thing."

Mr C. A. C. Hardy, in addressing a meeting of his constituents recently, is reported by the Lyttelton Times to have said: Some of the people of Christchurch. had formed a large leather trust to control the bootmaking industry, and to specialis© in certain lines. He held in his hand a boot that in the Old Country had cost 4s 2|dj and under the old tariff could have been sold in New Zealand at from 7s 6d to 8s 6d. But the New Zealand manufacturers wanted to make more profit than that, and they had turned out an article, a sample of which he held, made of cardboard, wood and rubbishy leather that was not a credit to the Dominion. New Zealand workmen could make better stuff than that. He held also a blucher boot. He had not seen shoddy from ariy part of the world to compare with the ,sho.ddy now being made in AVellington and Christchurch. The people did not want to be taxed " through the neck " for their necessities He had often said that he would like to be a free trader, but he did'not* think freetrade would suit New Zealand. To the imported boot was added Is 6d as a first charge, and 16 per cent, ad valorem. The importer added his charges, and made it almost impossible to bring the article in. Some time ago he used to buy a "shooter" for 8s 6d, but it now cost lls 9d. Who paid the extra cost? The farmer.

Btisiness men find Zymole Trokeys a great convenience. A box is easily carried, and there's nothing so good for hoarseness and coughs.

The "swagger" is always with the squatter, and it is not going too far to say that the squatter has no time for him. A Post representative was told some things about the man of the bluey while in the Wairarapa recently, which, to say the least, were not to the credit of the carrier of the swag. For instance. A man applied for work, and was given a job at cutting scrub, and for that purpose quite a number of pounds were spent m providing him with an outfit—tent, tools, and so on. Before commencing work he applied for an advance, which was refused. He set the tent on fire and cleared out. A party of men who asked for work were put on to a 30b. Before starting they ate everything they could possibly hold, and took the requisite tools to the scene of the work. They left the work before doing anything worth doing, and took the tools with them. In fact, the term "swagger," judging from what was said, in synonymous with loafer, and some station-holders seem to hold; him in greater horror than the leasehold or the single tax. One of the fraternity is evidently a freak. He is a big man, works hard when he is at work, and eats a good deal more than one sheep per week. And under no conditions will he stay more than a fortnight in one place.