LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 268, 13 November 1909, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

In reply to a question in the House of Representatives by Mr Wilford, the Prime Minister stated that it was not intended to place an import duty on coal.

Mr R. H. Smale stated #at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last night that a good many miles of railway could be constructed with the money that two steamers of the Maori type would cost.

There are one hundred and eightytwo thirdrclass passengers coming to New Zealand in the steamer Turakina, due in Wellington from London, ovia Capetown and Hobart on Tuesday next.

A Christchurcli telegram states that the attendance at the Show is estimated to exceed that of last year, when a record of 35,000 was attained. The takings at the gates yesterday were £1289, not including those who came by rail.

The Wellington Engineer Volunteers are a very keen company, especially the signalling division. Some members of the corps came over to Blenheim last week, and communication was established with them T»y means of heliograph from Island Bay.

A man named Andrew Ferns was convicted and fined 5s by Mr ScottSmith, S.M., for drunkenness this morning. ■ On making further, inquiries of several merchants to-day it was ascertained that the price of <&»£*»* risen from 30s per;ton in^the stack to 32s 6d per ton. Odd lots are changing hands at one shilling in advance of the last mentioned price. Visitors in town, do not iaU to. cal at W. J. Martin's, the le>*Wf w f ®V let's. Beautiful presents suitable for ladies, gents and children. The Chamber of Commerce when their by-laws, decided that the urn SSlllndudereceiving, deHvenngand marking, and id per sack per weeK after three months. The monthly meeting of the Marltnte. when there were Pr<f»*: whole evening. Jubilee Presents.— Lovely lot of new jewellery and silver goods to choose from, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's. The following telegram has been forwarded to Mr John Duncan, M.P., by the Mayor of Picton:—''Mayor, councillors and burgesses protest most strongly against present health administration in Marlborpugh, and request the re-appointment oi Dr. Kedman as District Health Officer, past experience and recent administrative delays proving the necessity for a resident health officer.-*' '

-Travellers are cautioned against using, just now, Barrett's ford. Wairau River. This morning a party essaying to cross to the town side had. a very unpleasant experience. The horse and trap got into a de^fp washout, resulting in an anxious time and an uncomfortable wetting for the occupants of the vehicle. However, well-found harness, a good horse, and a cool-headed driver "did Che trick," but the misadventure might well have proved more serious in its results.

Jubilee Presents.—Kpthing isf more suitable or lasting than a moe watch and chain, pendant, locket, brooch or ring. Name and date engrayed on free while you wait,, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's. ' * *

The Pelorus Guardian states that Messrs Robertson Brothers are getting on rapidly with the erectidn of the dairy factory at the Rai; which is being built opposite Robertson's Mill. The Guilders have^guaranteed to have it completed on 20th December, and the directors of the Company hope to start operations on New Year's Day. The formation of this Company and the erection of the building are monuments to the pluck and energy of some of the settlers in the Rai, for they have had a long and hard struggle.

The Triad for November is an entertaining number. It contains an account of the GranjcT; National Eisteddfod of Australasia; Notes: Sydney;" "My Music;" "Futurism;" "A Theory ,of Hypor crites;" "Things Visible;" "Mon Oncle Sosthene; ■ "An Interview with Miss Amy Castles;" "The Complete Gastronomer;" theatrical notes,; poetry,, and other interesting matter. The iliustratioiis, which are particularly fine, include Miss Eileen Ward's/most recent photograph.

Yesterday the Pefcwus Road Board held a special meeting to make arrangements for a .conference of local bodies on the question of bridging the Wairau River. In reply to repeated requests for a copy^of the, plans and estimates prepared by Mr Williams, Road Engineer, the Minister for Public Works has merely notified the Pelorus Board that the approximate estimate is £13,000. The original estimate was £11,250, and a margin of close upon £2000 will give the Department plenty to come and go upon.

Just Arrived.—Latest designs in Swiss embroideries and insertions, from 3d per yard, at F. W. Smith and Co.'s.

There was a splendid attendance at the weekly meeting of the 1.0. G.T., held in the Orange Hall last night, which augurs well for , another successful quarter. : pne new member was initiated, and two officers, who were Unable to be present last^ week, were installed into their respective positions by Bro, 6. T. Corbett, the Lodge Deputy —- Sister McLauchlan (treasurer) and Bro. H. Gridley (sentinel). Sister Cowley, who has been a consistent Good Templar, for the best part of her life, and who is much respected by members, , was made a life member of the Order. It was decided to hold a picnic on Boxing Day. General satisfaction.' was expressed at the Prime Minister's pomising to introduce important licensing legislation: in the House of Representatives at an early date. Visiting Bro. Braddock, of the Loyal Nelson, Lodge No. 31, was present, and conveyed fraternal greetings,, which were received and reciprocated.

I Public speakers and singers like : Zymole Trokeys, because, when the 1 voice begins to get "fog^y," one dissolved in the mouth will restore the natural conditions. * //"Borne short time ago we announced 4hat the Club Stables and McKenzie's ' stables businesses had been bought out by a private company and oom-r bined with a view to more economical working. Now that the rush,of Jubi- • leo week is over the management is • taking steps to bring about this result, and it is announced in our advertising columns tcnclay that in future the Club Stables business will be carried on from McKenzie's Stables. The old premises will be kept open for a week longer for the convenience of the Nelson coaoh and stray bait customers, one man being left in, charge, but Mr Goodman, with his plant and staff, takes up the management of the larger combined ©oncoin. McKenzie's Stables have boen added to and improved to provide for the change brought about, and the public will reap a benefit in many ways. A description of the added accommodation and conveniences will be given in the course of a few days,'when they are all completed. The Club Stables are to come down almost immediately to make/way for • tho now street operations. / Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., wish Ui ratify the gentlemen of Marlborough that their head tailor, Mr Siinmonds, will be in Blenheim on Ratnrdfiy next, 20th inst.y, for the ■.purpose'Qf fitting «mv Gentlemen re^ suits for Christinas shßuld, h>:n-o their orders early with the finn\ representative hi-Blenheim. *,

It is rumoured that , burglars; entered the Central Police Station, '~ Lambton. Quay, Wellington,: a night; r or two ago, and removed a considerable sum of money placed there for the payment of wages of the forceDetectives are making investigations* but no arrests have been recorded. ',

The stewards of the Canterbury, Jockey Club, after hearing a great quantity of evidence as to-the cause of North-east and the other horses falling in the Stewards' Handicap on Saturday, decided that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that any rider was responsible for the accident. '

A little girl, aged 3£ years, daughter of Mrs Scales, of Daniel Street, was playing with some other children on a vacant section in Roy Street, next to Newtown Park the other morning, (states the Post), when she was attacked by a draught horse that was grazing there. The animal rushed at the child and attempted to bite her, and it then kicked her under the left arm, but did not break the limb.

Why be a weak woman? Why drag out a weary existence when Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract possesses the qualities to replace Aveakness with strength, and will make of you a strong, healthy

woman?

Burglars entered the premises o&----cupiea by Mr G, H. Scales on Jervois Quay on Thursday; (states the N.Z. Times). The.lock of a back door,was forced, a key found that fitted a safe in the office, and a. sum of about £5 in cash taken. A large, bundle of, negotiable papers Was not taken. The burglars haa evidently tried to break into Messrs Aitken and Wilson's premises next door without" success, y

See lovely Jubilee, Souvenir lace pins, only 3s 6d each, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's. ' *

Mr "J. Duncan, ,M.P., is bent on publishing his point that Picton would make a more suitable naval base than. Auckland in connection with proposals arising out of the Imperial Defence Conference. He urges that Picton's ideal harbor offers better facilities than Auckland possesses for the; headquarters of tHe warship it is proposed to station in New Zealand waters.

On Monday night a meeting was held at the Mahakipawa Hotel to discuss : a proposal that settlers in the valley should . supply milk to the Sounds, I)airy Factory. Thore was a good: muster of settlers. ''Messrs. Erskinei Irvine Mills, McNab, and Simpson represented thei Dairy^Cpmpany.' Mr J. Bryant was chairman. After an interesting discussion Messrs Bryant) Bruce Thompson, and McCalluni said they would probably be able ti> guarantee 40 cows among them, and these gentlemen were" asked to make inquiries as to the possibility of getting other suppliers. '.Tfcfc proposal of the Sounds uompany is' that the launch to collect the cream shall call at some specified point three days each week, and the Mahakipawa suppliers as a whole would require to pay; 3s for each trip. The cartage of the cream to the landing-place is estimated at 10sper wedfc, sotiiat forlee* than one pound per. week the product of almost any number of settlers would ' be landed at the factory. T^e scheme (says the Pelorus Guardian) seems to be one that will pay many of .the Mahakipawa settlers to shaife in. , ' Many a sufferer fioni ftheiim«Tb.isn, Gout, Sciatica or Luniiago, weakened by the excruciating^ pain,■; and di,s-., } couraged by the failure of "cure alls" to give relief, has ■ been speedily and effectually cured by RHEtJMO—the ; one remedy fori these uric • acid dw~, eases. AU chemists and stores,> 2& ocl*. and4s.6d... v;.^; ; - ~. •'. / ••.,■-*..',■:)

The conditions of the fruit industry evidently differ very widely in various districts; The sale of peaches by thie pound was urged by some delegates at the Fruitgrowers' Conference last week, but a delegate from the Nelson district declared, f 'We sett them by the ton/ 6hd throw them away in cartloads. , Our fellowsi would go ramping'mad if they had to weigh them by the pound. W« send *w»7 trainloads, and sometimes have to> send money ■ afterwards to pay r the commission." v Other delegates told or packing peaches carefully in trays, and some of those who were selling: them by the pound declared that they would not give up, that method. Theconference 3 after struggling with the. question for some time,' gave* up the attempt to legislate for such widely varying conditions and inte-ests. ■

Tlie Dresden Piano Company i» proud of the conMence placed in* -it by the public—-a ttust built up bj years of honest dealing. Frankness is> '•The Dresden's", motto in all its relations with a purchaser. The mom the latter knows abou^ the piano he is* buying, the more likely he* is to be; satisfied. What the Dresden Piano Company has to offer its patrons is> quality—never anything else. Hadnot good value been a characteristic: feature with the Dresden, theirs woufcf not be the business it is to-day. That Company has many advantages- Itpossesses extensive capital and an. enormous output. Thus, it commandsstock on a bedrock basis from the world's foremost manufacturers.v Then it possesses officers of great experience, of unrivalled judgment, and? Of unquestioned integrity, in whom not only has "The Dresden" the utmost confidence, but on whom thie» public, too, can rely—to the last word. Local representatives, Griffiths' and Son. , *

, N A', verdict of death, from natural causes was returned at an inquestr at .^ingsbridge, Deyon, on Cecil William Covell, aged 20, o£ London, who> recently rowed second, in a race o.n : the Thames for diamond sculls. Deceaced, who was spending a holiday" at Bantham, South Devon, dropped dead while drying himself after a swim. On the previous day he won a running race at an impromptii local sports,. and immediately before? his death he raced a friend in a swim, losing the crawl stroke. A doctor .said awimming with the face immersed put an extra strain on th» heart. . _

High lambing percentages are fairlygeneral throughout Southland (says Saturday's News). After allwing for losses previous to, and jftsi' after, docking, 100 per cent, increases arenot uncommon. A welUknown EasiK crn District farmer, from a'flock of about 100 ewes, has 115 per. centi of lambs, some of , which are almost ready for the market. "Absolutely the best I.have known," is' the ver-r diet of an old farmer in regard to thewinter and spring of 1909.