LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 222, 16 September 1909, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

A first offender was convicted and discharged for drunkenness by Mr T. Scott-Smith, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court this morning.

Mr S. McNab has received a postcard from Mr R. Allan to the effect that he sailed for New Zealand on September 2nd, and hopes to arrive in Wellington on October 18th.

The following members have been selected to represent the Blenheim Rifle Club in the Junior Cup match on Saturday next: —Messrs Williams, Wilson, Kirby, O. and J. Wemyss, McKenzie, McKinley,.. Page, Leslie and Eyre; emergencies, Askew and Sheard.

Millions use . Zymole Trokeys for that, disagreeable tickling in the throat which accompanies a cough. They are soothing in action and pleasant in taste. *

Officers of the Defence Forces will be allowed to purchase railway privilege tickets for lady friends who wish to attend the opening of the 'rifle shooting season at Trentham on October 2nd.

The High Commissioner is still suffering from the injury to his knee (writer a London correspondent under date August 6th). He lias been attending at the New Zealand office for about half an hour each day,, but he is not so well this week, and Dr. Collins was called in. The doctor recommends a long rest at the seaside.

A team of Hinekoa players journeyed to Seddon yesterday, and played the Awatere Ladies' Hockey Club, the game resulting in a draw, neither side scoring. Mr S; Paul refereed. The visitors were entertained at luncheon and also at afternoon tea, and express their* appreciation of the kindly treatment meted out to them. Arrangements are being made for a return match.

Good News for All.—Great reductions in E.P. Goods, Silverware, Leather Goods, and Jewellery at W. J. Martin's, the Leading Jeweller's Sale. •■

Professor Ernst Carroll, who represented the Tasmanian University at the international celebration of the Geneva University, met Sir Robert Stout, Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, who was attending the celebrations. "He is," says Professor Carroll, "about the most indefatigable battler New Zealand has got, and deserves credit for the way he speaks for his country. There is no stinking fish about him."

Do not fail to see lovely hallmarked silver brushes and mirrors, going very cheap at Martin's Clearing Sale. *

A special telegram from Kaikoura to-day states that Mr John Duncan, M.P., arrived there from Christchurch via Cheviot yesterday, and left by the north coach to-day. He is making an overland journey to obtain at first hand information respecting the present conditions of the country between the Main Trunk railhead, to further arm himself in the advocacy for the completion of the railway.

Come early and see Is, Is 6d and 2s 6d tables of novelties, at W. J. Martin's Sale. Walk inside and inspect. No one asked to buy. *

On Sunday evening next, at St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Father Clancy, manager of St. Mary's Orphanage, Stoke, will give an outline of the founding, development and working/of that establishment since 1872. The Rev. Father tells his hearers a narrative of absorbing interest of an institution which, in the face of many difficulties, has^already sent from its walls, equipped for the battle *of life, more than 2000 young New Zealanders.

Ladies, be sure you secure one of Martin's lovely hairpin boxes,or pin trays. *

Does Councillor Parker's retrenchment apply to the. Borough watercart ? Primitive as' are the dust-lay-ing contrivances in Blenheim, yet they are better than nothing. This morning and afternoon the dust nuisance was very rife, especially in the Square and Market Streets, whilst clouds of dust coming down High Street towards the Square at times enveloped everything and everybody. After suffering all the morning those who were compelled to face the dust-storm wera gladdened in the afternoon by a sight of the "sprinkler."

Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., are now showing their new spring and summer goods, including washing costumes, skirts, blouses, box, robes, etc,, etc. The firm's agency is now back in their usual showroom^ but facing the new street. To cefebrate the opening of the new street, Kirkcaldie's intend making a special show of all that is newest. Look out for their special show of millinery on Monday, 27th September. *

Constable Bird was summoned to attend to a man who was "bogged" in the Omaka River last night. • It appears that the individual had been enjoyjnga "night out," and when on his way home had somehow got off the road and wandered into the Omaka River, and in his attempts to get out had become stuck in the mud. He was standing in water above his knees when discovered by a passer-by, and a rope had to be requisitioned to release the inebriate from his perilous position. When rescued the man said he had been in the water for about two hours, and believed he would have died very soon had not assistance been forthcoming.

You cannot hear the great operatic stars, but the great composers of music may be your daily companions. All you want is a piano—a good piano. Inferior pianos are in irritation. The Dresden Piano Company stocks only good pianos, selected with special refard to New Zealand climate and conitions. The Dresden Company is absolutely straight in. # its dealings. That is principle. You can buy a piano on such easy terms that you will scarcely feel that you are paying for it. Mr M. J. Brookes is manager for the North Island. Local representatives, Messrs Griffiths and Son. *.

A saloon passenger named Alexander Todd, .about 50 years of age, died on the Ulimaroa on Tuesday evening, on the Voyage from cydney to Wellington. Deceased! was travelling alone, and is believed to have been making a trip for the benefit of his health. He was to have left the vessel at Wellington, and! it is re-> ported that he intended proceeding to Papeete and San Francisco. In the evening, before retiring for the night, he was observed to be in excellent spirits, and was playing cards for some time in the smoking saloon. He was found dead in his cabin in the morning, and it is surmised that he succumbed to heart failure. He was a married man, a resident of Malvern, New South Wales.

Visitors to Blenheim who are at all interested in cycles or motors have often remarked on the very up-to-date manner in which Messrs Wintringham and Deugarde, of the Blenheim Garage, Arthur Street (just round the corner off Market Street) conduct a business of this description. In fact, the remark is often passed that they offer better value at lower prices than must city firms, and Blenheim is fortunate in having such a progressive business catering for their wants in the cycle and motor line. This firm has just landed the first shipment of new season's "Champion" cycles, and their cycle showroom is well worth a visit. It is quite a picture with such an array of beautifully finished bicycles. Undambtedly, nothing approaching the same value has ever been offered in this town as the new "Champion" bicycle, 9old by the firm at £10 10s, and we strongly recommend anyone requiring a first-class cycle to call on Messrs Wintringham and Deugarde. ■*