LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 240, 7 October 1909, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

1 A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the weather is fine for the opening of Parliament today. ■.':, '-, '■ ■; '■/ "■■■-■

It is notified that the bridge in Hillock's Road, Spring Creek Road Board district, will be closed ior traffic until further notice.

A record in the way of completing orders was created by W. J. Martin, jeweller, this week. An order was given on Tuesday for .several gold medals for the Boxing Association's tourney, and they were on view in the window of the shop last night.

Mr T. Scott-Smith, S.M., Warden, heard an application this rooming wherein Ellinor Clark applied for six months' protection over a special quartz claim (Tasman's Choice), situate on part of Block XVI., Pine Valley Survey District. The application was granted.

A Wellington telegram states that, in pursuance of the "All-Red" mail scheme, New Zealand offered a subsidy of £75,000 for ten years, but nothing was done, as Canada and England have taken no action, and in 'the meantime the Atlantic services have been improved.

An Auckland message states that a new coalfield has been discovered eight miles from Huntly, on the other side of the river. About 3000 acres have been taken up by an Auckland syndicate, in which the main seam is 16ft. thick. It is above sea level, and is estimated to contain about 45..0a0,000 tons.

The Salvation Army propose to establish a prison gate home at Island Bay (states a Wellington telegram). A large meeting was held last night at which a vigorous protest was entered, and a deputation appointed to wait on the City Council. Among the speakers was Mr Justice Edwards^ who said that inhere would be no safety for women and children with such a fftace in their mind.

The Auckland Rugby Union is dissatisfied with the district scheme, and proposed to extend the residential qualification from four to twelve months. The methods of the New Zealand Union were condemned af a meeting held last night, and a resolution was passed calling on them at once to carry out the instructions to hold a conference with Australia on the modification of the rules of the game.

The Blenheim Catholic Club held a very successful social and euchre tournament last night. In the euchre tournament Mrs Thrower and Mr J. O'Meagher received first prizes, and the"booby" prizes were awarded, to Miss Leake and Mr Pat Maher. During the evening Mr Higgins thanked those present, and said he hoped that it \ would be only one of many more enjoyable social evenings to come. It Ayas decided to hold another euchre tournament to-night.

Bargains! Bargains! In jewellery of all kinds at W. J. Martin's genuine clearing sale; *.

The, Hockey Association is holding a dance to-morrow night in the Gro3venor Hall, whea the Atkinson and Benning Cup will be presented to the winners, for the season—the High School and the Kiwi A teams.. The former cup was presented four years ago by Mrs Dampier-Atkinson to the Association, and has been won once by the Marlborough Club, and three times since by the High School. Mr J. Benning; the. President of the Association, this year made a present of a handsome challenge cup, which has. been won for the first time by the Kiwi A team.

Visitors in town for the races—Do not fail to see the great bargains at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's, genuine clearing sale. *

The Mounted Rifles had a busy time to-day in camp. Before breakfast the squadron were engaged at Vernon in collective, rifle practice and independent firing at figure targets; After breakfast there was a foot parade in camp, instruction being given by the officers and non-coms., and later on the Maxim gun was brought out and the men initiated into its mysteries by Sergt.Major Redmond. The in.structor also gave a lesson in field sketching. In the afternoon the squadron were again at the Vernon butts, engaged in target practice with the Maxim. To-night the squadron will Be instructed in mounted escort duty. : ,' .

; That child is too thin! Is her school work too hard? No, she needs new vitality. Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract gives children a healthy appetite and builds up their bodies.,

The Blenheim School Committee met on Tuesday evening, wheni there were present: Messrs J. J. White (Chairman), W. Braddock, W. J. Girling, W. Ching, E. H. Penny, J. Patchett, F. Birch, J. Hyndman and A. J. Maclaine. Mr Wedde, in the absence of Mr Sturrock, reported that the average attendance for the month was: Boys 225, girls 186. On September 28 there was a record attendance, only 13 scholars being absent, which was attributed to the influence of the attendance banner. IrispectorStrachan forwarded his supplementary report on the school, which was considered satisfactory. Messrs Ching and Braddock were appointed a sub-committee to supervise the putting of the school grounds in order.

What's the use of coughing when Zymole Trokeys will stop it V They are pleasing in appearance and taste, thoroughly, antiseptic, and contain nothing injurious? ; *

An. interesting conversation was overheard at the races yesterday, between two, prominent sports, relative to New Zealand's credit. One man said there would be no money in the country if the Government did what was right, namely to refund amounts to those who had suffered in consequence of the recent financial depression. He blamed tlie Government for the depression, and said that the Prime Minister was responsible for a great many of the local money-lenders sending their money outside. A gentleman who was standing close by remarked that the Treasury chest would soon be empty if the Government adopted the individual's suggestion.

Eighty-five immigrants reached Wellington on Tuesday by the. steamer Fifeshi.ro> which came out from Home via Auckland. Of this number, thirty-one were booked for Wt'llingcon, twenty-seven for.Lyttelton, fourteen for Dunedin, ten for Grey mouth, two for Westport, and one*lor Nelson. Thirty-four of the pass:.•. i^ers were assisted in the paymJ..: ot their passage inohe-. A.good pre ,omon of the men described themselves as farmers. The capital brought by the thirteen people sent out by the High Commissioner amounted to £1911.

The first sale on behalf of the local branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union, was opened in St. Andrew's Hall by the Rev. W. 0. Robb this afternoon. In addition to the usual class of goods displayed at such sales, there are some exquisite specimens of Indian embroidery, the work of native Christians; and also packets of arrowroot from the New Hebrides Mission. . The gorgeous colours and delicate fineness of the Indian work, as well as the artistic designs of the embroideries, etc., should command a ready sale for these marvels of patience and ingenuity. The sale will be continued this evening, when a musical programme will be rendered, and several competitions have been arranged of special interest to the young people. The following is the list of stall-holders:—lndian goods and needlework, Mesdames Heffe.r and A. J. Litchfield. Produce and flowers, Misses Cheek, Smale and Litchfield. Sweets, Misses McCallum and Hay. Afternoon tea, Misses Wemyss and Harding.

Only a few Buckles and Enamel Brooches left at Martin's genuine clearing sale.

Accounts have now been finally adjusted in connection with the Penguin Stewardesses' Memorial Fund. It was originally proposed to endow a bed at the hospital, but as £1000 at least would be required for this purpose, the committee instead resolved fco distribute the money raised in endowing beds at various local institutions for stewardesses' children, and after them, childnen of seafaring folk. The fund originally closed with a total of £84 18s 9d in hand, but since then additions have been made bringing the amount to £87 19s 9d. The sum of £20 each was voted to four children's institutions; £1 2s was refunded to -the sailors' grave fund; £3 10s was expended in: tablets, and the balance of £2 6s has been handed to the Brooklyn Orphanage (which came into being, after the allocations had been made). The cpmmittee is to be commended for its efforts in such a Worthy cause.

; Miss* O'Sullivan will be in charge of our dressmaking room from Monday next.—F. W. Smith and Co. .' *

. Only a very small proportion of the four hundred and six.,immigrants who landed from the Tainui on Monday seem to be in immediate need of employment (states .the New Zealand Times) for so far just "twenty have invoked the. aid of the Labour Department. Of these, eight said they were farm hands, five being supplied, with work immediately., ; The callers also included three bricklayers, two bakers,; two blacksmiths, two carpenters, two painters and one butcher v The departmental officers i questioned the tradesmen as to why, they came out?to New Zealand when they'could easily have ascertained from the■■ High Cornr missioner that the conditions here hardly justified the step buti.they all replied that they .preferred to take the risk. Things were so bad in England, and work was so hard to get, that they considered their prospects would be brighter.in the Dominion than.at Home. ~

It has come to bin* knowledge that there is an absurd rumour afloat to the effect that Messrs Wintringham and Deugarde, the well-known cycle and motor dealers, of the Blenheim Garage, have "gone bung." The rumour has probably arisen from the fact that an auction sale of motorcars is shortly to be held on behalf of the Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company, Ltd. (in liquidation). The Motor Company having, disposed of their various branches and paid all their liabilities in full, in order to the more quickly wind matters up, have gone into liquidation, and are auctioning off all cars and goods not bought by the respective purchasers of their business. We can therefore state most emphatically that Messrs Wintringham and Deugarde have not "gone bung," on the contrary they are busier now than ever before, and have just completed an extension of their premises, including a motor showroom and ladies' room, so that the garage now covers an area of 3000 square feet. . •