LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 247, 17 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The Waihi mine has now handled within £300 of £7,000,000 worth of gold.

Captain Edwin telegraphed at 1 p.m. as follows:--"Strong northerly winds to gale after sixteen hours; glass fall soon;, tides good; sea heavy on coast; rain probable."

Is per yard will secure the finest Swiss embroidery, 18 inches wide, ever seen in the district.—At R. Allan's.

A Westport telegram states that in an action against the Crown by the Howard Veriion Company, whose effects were lost lrom a punt over the Buller River, a verdict was given for £200 and costs. The claim was £500. Other cases are pending.

A Real Surpripo.—Lovely Swiss embroidery, 18 inches wide, Is per yard—ll. Allan. * *

.' A human skeleton has been found at Adria, in the King Country, in close ' proximity to a six-chambered revolver, I four chambers of which were'loaded; also a p&ir of bushman's boots. The evidence' points to the skeleton's being that of a European, who has probably been dead ten years.

To-night you can secure the pick of our splendid range of pure silk ribbons, 8 to 10 inches wide, 6d yard.'— R Allan.

Mr A. F. Jarman writes contradicting a statement made in Court in connection ; with Dr Pentreath's action against him to recover an amount due for medical attendance that Mr Bary only received half pay from the Ocean Accident Company, whilst paying defendant's wages in full.

Ribbons, 8; to 10 inches wide, pure silk, at 6d y'ard.—R. Allan's, Leading Draper., , ,*

An Auckland Press Association telegram states1 that a piece of American pine, which had evidently been, used as a carpenter's bench on some vessel, was found in Oruawharo Bay, Great Barrier, covered with barnacles. It had apparently been a long time adrift.

Prints! Prints! In spots and stripes, 29 inches wide, 4|d yard. — R. Allan.

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that K. Sando, a Japanese seaman who deserted from the steamer Mortlake, in consequence of which the captain had to give a bond for £100, has been arrested/by a constable. Ten pounds was offered as a reward by the owners of the steamer. '

Still Leading.—Beautiful large sprays of pure silk flowers, 9d per spray.—R. Allan. *

A Press Association telegram from Wellingtbn states that the local Athletic Association passed strong resolutions last night condemning the action of the Council at Christchurch in refusing nominations from outside. Determination was expressed to fight the matter out, and secede if the decision were not reversed.

All are invited to secure the rage of the season in muslin blouse lengths beautifully silk embroidered, 4s 3d each.—-R. Allan.. *

A general meeting of the Marlborough branch of the Ro^al Society of St. George was held in the Literary Institute last evening, the President (Mr S. J. Furness) occupying the chair. Messrs F. C. Ferry, E. J Harvey, E.. S. Hylton and Roy McArtney were elected members of the Society, and six gentlemen were also proposed for membership. The annual general meeting will beheld on Friday evening next, a general meeting taking place previously.

Take Zymble Trokeys for your cough. They will stop it by soothing the irritated membrane of the throat. Hoarseness is relieved and the throat strengthened. *

At the Salvation Army Barracks 011 Monday evening next Mr J. Knott will conduct an entertainment of ''Music, Song, and Story.'" Lord •Tennyson's beautiful poem entitled "Enoch Ardeh" will be recited and illustrated with appropriate songs and beautiful limelight pictures. A large number of other pictures (grave and gay) will also be shown, including photographs of the Blenheim schoolgirls with their dumb-bells and the Borough School footballers. Concerning the delivery o f "Enoch Arden," the Timaru Herald says:—"The Oddfellows' Hall was crowded last night to hear Mr Knott recite Lord Tennyson's ' Enoch Arden,' and we do not think anyone present would regret going, for the poem was recited in a most telling manner, and the limelight lantern and views were equal to anything ever seen in Timaru before."

Anglera should note that we are ! landing direct from Australia a full J assortment of fishing tackle. From 1 this stock the trout fishers of MarlI borough will have a chance of obtain- ; ing some special lines, minnows, rods, j and_ all accessories, selected in Aus[tr alia by a Marlborough angler. Call I and inspect. Fishing licenses issued ;at Ed. Parker's Cycle Depot. *

The sale of the privileges in connection Math the Awatero Racing Club's annual fixture wn.s held to-day by Messrs Griffiths mid Son and resulted as follows:—-Publican's booth, £14 10s,-to Mr Bishop; lawful games, 10s, to Mr G. W. Blackburn.

Boys' Drill Blouses, 3s 6d and 3s 9d, at Smith and Co.'s, opposite Criterion Hotel.

Balclutha had tho highest- temperature in the Dominion this morning, the thermometer registering 64. A number of other places registered 60 or over, among which was Blenheim, the temperature here being 60. Bluff reported a "considerable" sea, but in almost every other instance "smooth* was reported, ,

Zymole Trokeys are popular because they are pleasant in taste; they loosen tight, dry coughs and strengthen the throat.

The sale of Mr Frasor-Tytler's property at Spring Creek, conducted by Messrs Griffiths and Son to-day, was highly successful, lots No. 1 and 2 being sold. No. 1 was knocked down to Mr Lonergan at £14 5s per acre, and lot 2 to Mr G. R. Gilmour at £5 5s per acre. In the case of lot 3, the upset price was not reached, and it is now in the hands of the auctioneers for sale at that price, namely, £4 15s per acre.

Millions of aching heads every, year obtain quick and happy relief from Steams' Headache Cure. Many millions more could if they would take it. Do you make use of this great remedy ?

We have received a copy of a small booklet from Messrs Wm. Cooper and Nephews, proprietors and manufacturers of Cooper's sheep dip, which contains a great number of plans with instructions. for building sheepdipping baths. The subject is one of widespread interest among farmers, and the booklet contains a great deal of valuable information which should be useful to the farming community. A free copy will be supplied by Messrs Cooper and Nephews on application to them. ■ ,

Try our la 3d hose for ladies, cheapest in New Zealand. Lace Gloves, la 3d and Is 6d, new.—Smith and Co.

A correspondent of the Picton. Press writes:-—Many visitors from town were in Mahakipawa on Thursday, when some, to ■'their-* delight and by special favor, were shown the large gold nugget which has been the cause of considerable excitment of late. The miners interested have been trying their utmost to keep the find quiet, and were not exactly pleased with the publicity. , But the secret was too good to keep. The ladies are continually wending.their way up to the mine, and are quite as much excited over the turn affairs have taken at Mahakipawa as the men. One of the miners, Mr Forrest, is leaving for the Old Country much against his will, as the gold now keeps rolling in, but owing to family matters, it is quite impossible for him to remain. He will return, however, at the earliest possible period. I hear that several miners are endeavouring to buy out some of the holdings, and I wish them every luck in their venture. Beyond a doubt the field is turning out better than was expected. The miners themselves have been keeping very quiet over the washing-up tallies, as they do not wish to influence a rush to Mahakipawa.

Is your baby ton heavy to carry? Ir so call and inspect our new line of patent Folding Push-carts, These are the first of their kind in Marlborough, and can be folded and taken in the train or palace car. They are well finished and easy running. Prices ai'e within the reach of all.—At Ed. Parker's Cycle Depot, Blenheim. *

' A Westplort correspondent of the Lyttelton Times writes that an interesting case was argued before' Mr Rawson, S.M., as to the power of a person depositing money with a stakeholder to abide by the result of a boat race to / recover the amount so deposited after having given notice withdrawing from the transaction after the event was decided but before the money was paid over. The facts admitted were that Corry, Blenheim, handed £30 and several men in Westport £36 to a. stakeholder to abide*'the result of the .senior fours race at Westport regatta, Corry backing Blenheim and the Westport men ,the local crew. The. race' was rowed, and won by Kawatiri (Westport), Blenheim being disqualified for- a foul when about half the distance had been covered. Corry was dissatisfied with the decision, and gave the stakeholder notice hot to pay the £30 over to the Westport men, but he did so. Mr Cottrell, for the plaintiff, contended that his client had a right to recover the amount deposited by him, as- he had given notice withdrawing from the wager after the event was decided but before the money was paid over. Counsel cited numerous English cases in support of his contention, including one in which two men agreed to run a race for a stake of £5. The beaten man, who was dissatisfied with the decision, demanded the recovery of his money from the stakeholder before he had paid the amount over, and on appeal succeeded in his suit. Mr Doogan, for the defendant, relied on the words added to the New Zealand statute of 1894, which stated that "no action shall be brought to recover any sum of money lost or won or staked m any betting transaction." The intention of the New Zealand statute, counsel said, was that, once money was paid down, it could only be got back as a debt of honor. The State could not help in its recovery. Mr Cottrell having replied, the magistrate reserved' his decision, and has now given judgment for defendant with costs.

~ We hear on the best authority that the Blenheim business of the Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company, Ltd., is about to change hands, haying been purchased by Messrs J. Wuitrmgham (the Blenheim manager) and S. Deugarde- (secretary of the company). These two young men are already well-known in this district as pushing business men and straight goers. Motorists and cyclists who ravor the new firm with their trade can absolutely rely on getting a straight deal, good goods, and good work at reasonable charges. The firm (which will be known as Wintnngham and Deugarde) intend carrying on all existing agencies of the °°i mP Tan-7' deluding Alldays cars, which they are in a position to sell at lower prices than any other agent or sub-agent in the district. *