LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 248, 19 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states that Dr Caught'rey, a well-known medico, died on Saturday after an illness lasting nine days. 6d ribbons,-4 to 10 inches wide. -— R Allan. .. *

At a meeting of the Rowing Club, held on Saturday night, it was resolved to further postpone the opening until Saturday next at 3 p.m.

Very pretty all-embroidery Dutch bonnets, for the little dots, for 2s lid each.—At R. Allan's. ' *

At the Magistrate's Court this morning before Mr T. Scott-Smith, S.M., a first offender for drunkenness was convicted, and discharged. 6d will buy the finest quality pure dress linen, 40 inches wide.—At R. Allan's.

With reference to the statement as to water in the engine-room of the Waihi the engineer of that vessel now informs us that no sea-cock had been left open as reported/

An enormous range of high-class and fashionable dress fabrics, including crystallines, voiles, mohair cloths, Is 3d to 4s 6d per yard. These prices will not admit competition.—At R. Allan's, Cash Draper. *

Capt. Edwin telegraphed at .0.25 p.m. as follows: —"Westerly strong winds to gale; glass fall, but rise after sixteen hours; tides moderate; sea heavy on coast; rain probable."

Splendid linen and crash dress fabrics, 9d per yard 40 inches wide.— %. Allan.

A Dunedin' Press Association telegram states 'that the steamer Navua, which is engaged in the' Eastern Pacific service > 's to search the Kermadecs for traces of the Loch Lomond on her voyage from Auckland on the 27th inst.

Everybody ~ delighted with our phenomenal offer of carpet squares, size 4,yards by 4| yards, at 21s each. —R. Allan. *

The genera! public are reminded that they can,enter for, the progresisive _ euchre ! tournament at St. Patrick's Hall to-night. The admission is one shilling to the hall, the entry to the^ tournament being free. Handsome prizes are offered, and keen competition is anticipated.

A Really Phenomenal Offer.—A magnificently trimmed pure silk costume, the very latest style and finish, for 225, 6d; worth more than double the moihey.—^o-^ay af R. Allan's. *

A reminder is given of the musical and literary entertainment in the Salration Army Hall to-night. The limelight story "Enoch Arden", witt.be ii^-* terspersed with suitable' mugie^'by Borough School children,' and. a large number of miscellaneous pictures will be shown.

Mushroom hats, 6d each.—R Allan, Draper. *

Back page matter to-day comprises "The Bigwood-Carrie Moore Marrage"; "Linking the Pacific"; "Madame Crossley's Return"; "The Dairy Regulations"; "Subsidies to Local Bodies" ; "Traffic in Secrets " ; "The French Marriage Laws" ; "Food Faddists"; "Curious Wills"; "A Greybeard's Ruse" ; "Reform for Girl Criminals"; Correspondence; Commercial, and other items of general interest.

A lady's really nice sunshade for 3s lid.—At R. Allan's, Cash Draper. *

During last week 143 names were added to the supplementary roll by the Registrar of Electors, the total number on this roll being now 1172.

A meeting of Vac .tiler.he.m Swimming. Baths Cairnnttea will ba held in the Council Charabars to-night at halfpast seven, when i^omcs important matters will be dealt with.

You will agrea that such value in embroidery, 18 inches wide, Is per yard, is the best in the district.—At R. Allan's, Draper. *

The total revenue derived from the Picton-Seddon railway during ' the month of September amounted to £1552 2s 3d, as against £1679 17s 8d for the corresponding period of last year. During the month 2244 single and 5402 return tickets were issued, the revenue derived from passengers alone amounting to £550 7s sd.

Are you aware that you can purchase a really well trimmed zephyr costume for 8s 6d at R. Allan's. *

Farewell Spit had the highest temperature in the Dominion this morning with 69, and three other places had temperatures of 61, which was next in order. Blenheim registered 60. A heavy sea was reported from East Cape, and it was reported rough at Cape Campbell. The weather was dull in many places with an appearance of probable rain.

Nuff Said.—Prints, zephyrs, _ muslins, at your own prices, 29 inches wide, 4fd per yard.—At R. Allan s, the People's Draper and Clothier.

A great treat is in storo for the music-loving portion of the community on Wednesday night next, the Town Hall having been secured for the concert to. be given by the successful competitors in the recent musical competitions. The audience should have no chance of a dull moment, owing to the great variety of musical items to be presented by what has been proved to be the pick of local talent.

The Time has Arrived. —You can purchase! the finest stock of really smart, well finished underclothing _at prices that will astound you. For instance, Corsets, .all sizes, Is per pair. Allan's, the Cash Draper. ..

Oils are likely to play a prominent part in, hygiene. Dr Frengley (Wellington District Health Officer) has just received a number of samples from Germany of oils used in place or water and disinfectants for sanitary purposes. They are the products or coal-tar, or, at any rate, that is the basis. They entirely supersede water in certain cases, covering all offensive matter with a thin greasy film, which prevents the escape of odours, and keeps out flies. Other oils are tor use on pools infested with mosquitoes, and successfully prevent the larvae rising to the surface to breathe, ami they are thus suffocated. In malarious countries the oil for this purpose has been most successful.—Post. • Try our la 3d hose for ladies, cheapest in New Zealand. Lace Gloves, Is 3d and Is 6d, new.-Smith and Co. . Representatives of the Institute^! Marine Engineers and-a large number of leading citizens assembled in tne Twn HaTl at midday. Yon Saturday (says a Press Association telegram kfs cds^«w«T occasion of the recent breakdown. The Mayor presented the engineers, on behalf of the Institute, with gold emblems of merit, and in the + course of a congratulatory speech mentioned that they were all New Zealanders. After a long, exhausting illness, when health is slow about returning, Steams' Wine is always found of great value. By gently stimulating the appetite it aids- nutrition and restores strength. Referring to the various superannuation funds, 3Mr Allen, M.P-, told a GhristchurcVinterviewer that the Railways Superannuation Jund relied solely on a State guarantee for the future, but no one knew the present position and condition or tJaat fund.^ The Prme Minister fad persistently and consistently refused allow any investigation of it, and Mr Allen did not think that the disclosures would make pleas ant re^ding if an investigation were to take place. There was no provision tor any actuarial investigation at any .time oi this fund, and to Ins mind the true friend of the railway men of the Dominion who were looking-for benefits from it was the man who desired to see the fund placed on a sound basis and not left to the exigencies of the future, for someday or other its position must be disclosed., The Police Provident Fund was actuarial^ examined periodically, and the latest examination two or three years ago disclosed that it was short some £215,----000 The civil service superannuation scheme had £22,000 per annum provided as a contribution from the btate, and this year's Bill proposed to put th© police and teachers' funds on the same footing as the civil service scheme of last year. It was a curious fact that the railway fund was not brought into this, scheme, the reason being that it would have necessitated disclosing the position or that fund, and Mr Allen did not think that the Prime Minister cared to face that." '

Don't believe it, call and see for yourself the finest stock of dress fabrics this side of the line. Wool voiles, in all shades, Is 3d per yard, 40 inches wide. —R. Allan.

Charles Fleet, a Crimean veteran, who was buried with military honors at Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, had in his early days the unusual experience of receiving an apology trom King Edward VII. (then Prmce ot Wales). Fleet was performing sentry duty at Windsor Castle, when Queen Victoria came along on foot with the Prince. The Prince was a little behind his mother, and when she had turned the corner he "slyly picked up a pebble and threw it at the sentinel. The stone struck his gun and made a rattle. The Queen heard it, and turning round went quickly up to Fleet and asked him if the Prince had thrown a stone at him, "Yes," was the reply, "but he has done me no harm." The Queen called the Princeback and made him take off his cap and apologise.

We' he,ar, on the best authority that the Blenlieini business of the Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company, Ltd., is about to change hands, having been purchased by Messrs J. Wintrmgham (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 favor 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 Wintringham and Deugarde) intend carrying on all existing agencies of the company, including Alldays cars, which they are in a position to sell at lower prices than any other agent or sub-agent in the district. *

Talk about fashion! The fair sex are snoposed to have the monopoly of the fashion book. But that is not so. There is-a fashion for men, albeitit is usually of a sober kind. A white handkerchief was good enough for the modern man, provided it were clean, until the wave of fashion brought out the new idea. What is the new idea? It is nothing more nor les= than a new fashion in men's handkerchiefs. A semi-silk fabrication, which, to the hay fever patient, has the ele-lr-ent of being soft, all the colours of Joseph's Coat, has now taken the place of the modest hemstitched white cambric or nainsook. The New Zealand Clothing Factory have a verjj pretty window display of gents coloured handkerchiefs. The colours are well blended, and the handkerchiefs are arranged in different designs, one very striking example is in the form of a tulip, the handkerchiefs forming the flower, which is peeping out of a vase formed of coloured paper. The window is worth a visit.

A word in season about "barracking" was spoken by Sir Harry Rawson (Governor of New South Wales) at a football gathering the other day. He had been brought up, he said, in the old style, in an English public school, to take a beating in a proper manner, and to cheer liis opponents. They should do away with what was at present a very great blot on.the games in Australia—the barracking that went on. It was the greatest pity. It spoilt sport, this singing out in the way the larrikins did, instead of cheering a good stroke. In the old times there was none of the booing and howling which was the disgrace of sport. If they took this matter, in hand they could put an end to it. Football was the finest possible training for young people, but 'this barracking was against the whole spirit of the training they had at school, which was to treat your adversary with, the greatest courtesy.

:■' jßeferring; to the annuity scheme, ffclje Dominion says:—lt is conceivable that if the fund were largely patronised the Consolidated Fund might in time reach an enormous and intolerable figure, far beyond any saving that might be effected from a diminution of the per capita toll of old age pensioners. If the idea of the Government is to encourage thrifty it must not seek to do so by heaping the burden on the general taxpayer's money as a bait. What is necessary, and specially necessary in view, of the large existing obligations of the Stale, obligations that are on the increase, is that the fondness for philanthropy at the people's expense shall not produce an unsound scheme of national superannuation.

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