LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 143, 15 June 1909, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

At Auckland yesterday, Frank Watt, who was convicted of a criminal offence on a girl -under 16, who committed suicide, received three years' imprisonment.

A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Justice Cooper by the High School Board of Governors yesterday for his able address on "Words" at the Wesley Hall on Friday evening last.

Remember, you are invited to attend banquet to-morrow evening at 6 o'clock. Tickets 2s 6d. . *

The Feilding Chamber of Commerce last night decided to take steps to arrange for the holding of an Exhibition of Colonial industries and manufactures in Feilding.

Don't forget that to-morrow night the young debaters are holding a great banquet in Wesley Hall at 6 o'clock. *

A Christchurch telegram states that the young man Murphy, who jumped off the express the other day, was recaptured on a farm near Kimberley. He had filed his handcuffs off.

A public banquet for the public of Blenheim to-morrow night, at 0 o'clock. Tickets 2s 6d. *

The Christchurch City Council has decided to start relief works, provided the unions will allow less wages to be paid to incompetent men and the Government will idemnify it against breaches of awards.

A treat for Blenheim folk at banquet to-morrow night at 6 o'clock. Tickets 2s 6d. *

The tender of Messrs Nichol Bros. £147, for making additions to the Seddon school was accepted by the Education Board .yesterday, and that of Messrs Ward and Sons for alterations to the Springlands school.

Wesley Hall to-morrow night. — Magnificent musical programme Menu par excellence. Don't miss it. Tickets 2s 6d. . *

Mr G. Paul held his weekly sale on Saturday. One hack brought £14, one trap horse', aged, £9. Pigs (weaners) 12s 6d, good stores from 15s 6d to 265, good demand. Fowls 2s 3d, fowl wheat 3s 9d, feed barley 2s 2d.

The Event of the Season. — The Biblical and /.Literary Society's banquet. ToasWist speakers include Mr John Duncan, M.P., Mr A. McCallum (Mayor), Councillors Girling, Parker and Penny, Dr. Innes and others. *

The Education Board decided yesterday that the Empire Day medals, won by cadets in the various parts of the .district should be presented by the Chairman of the School Committee of the school to which the successful competitors belonged.

The High School Board of Governors met immediately after the Education Board's meeting yesterday, when £5 was voted for gravelling the paths at the school, and £10 for the purchasing of a roller to be used for the hockey ground.

With a view to encouraging treeplanting by the school-children on Arbor Day the Education Board yesterday decided that no holiday would be granted unless at least six trees were planted by each school; and that lib-' holiday be granted'; at schools where there were no trees to plant, or place to plant •them. \

"■■ "LINSEED COMPOUND" — The "Stockport Remedy" for Coughs and Colds. Of 40 years' proven efficacy. *

Driver McKelby and Guard Mclntosh, who were connected with the Picton train which collided with the Seddon train yesterday morning, have been suspended pending an inquiry. At the meeting of the Education Board yesterday a resolution was ; passed expressing the Board's apnreciation of the good work clone by Lieut.-Colonel Loveday in connection with cadets in the Marlborough Edu- ! cation District. j The Marlborough Education Board.■ yesterday granted the application of the Okaramio School Committee for an extra.window at the school. The question had been before the Board for several meetings, but had been j opposed by Mr Reader. Yesterday, however, Mr Reader said he would withdraw his opposition. For Chronic Chest ComplaintsWoods' Great i'eppermmt Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d.

It is reported that there is a probability of Mr Clayton, veterinary surgeon, who has been in Christchurch, being appointed to take charge of the abattoirs and dairies in the Marlborough, Westland and Nelson districts, which means that he will take over the stock departments in each of those districts. The question that arises in consequence is as to whether he will also control the rabbit inspector, or if that is to be separate and apart from Mr Clayton's jurisdiction.

The footpath along Grove Road where some gas-pipes were recently put down is in a very bad state consequent upon the heavy rains thatfell on Sunday and yesterday. This morning a boot was found stuck in the footpath, presumably having been lost by some person last night. Probably some of the Councillors living in "that locality will' take steps to have the matter remedied.

"LINSEED COMPOUND," of 40 years' proven efficacy, for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc. *

The Dunedin Star states that Mr J. G. Ballard, Inspector of Telegraph Offices (who was at one time Chief Postmaster in Blenheim) will retire on pension at the end of the present month. He will be succeeded by Mr Harrington, officer-in-charge at Wellington. It is understood that Mr Chisholm will be promoted to the position of engineer of telegraphs for the Nelson District, which was recently announced to be filled by Mr Harrington.

Why wait for that 'hoarseness to "wear off," when Zymole Trokeys will s£op it so much quicker ? Disagreeable coughs are often avoided by titie use of Zymole Trokeys. *

A general meeting of members of the Harmonic Society was held last night after the practice, Mr J. R. Sharp, Vice-President, in the chair. It was decided to fix the date of the coming concert for July 29, when f'May Day" will be produced, the first portion of the programme consisting of miscellaneous items. Mr Handley gave notice of motion to rescind the resolution prohibiting working members from receiving complimentary tickets, with the view of the issueof two such tickets to each. The motion will come up for discussion at the next meeting. A very good rehearsal was held, and in view of the early date of the concert it is hoped that all members will now attend regularly, in order to ensure the success of the performance.

To appreciate music, you need to form a daily intimate companionship with it. You need a piano.in the home. The Dresden Piano Company will provide you with a perfect piano, or_ an excellent organ.; on terms so easy that you'll pay without noticing the'outlay. It is the safest of investments, if only because it is of incelculcable benefit to your children. Mr M. J. Brookes is manager for the North Island. But why not see the local representatives, Messrs Griffiths and Son. ■" *

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