LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 269, 15 November 1909, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Messrs . Fuller Bros., merchants, Seddon, are in receipt of new goods, particulars of which are. given in our advertising columns. ,

Cabinet has re-appqinted Mr J. Johnsto'n as health inspector for Marlborongh, his salary to be dependent upon the contributions of the various local bodies interested.

Is. lid the.;;.y,ard.', is the/. price for lovely striped Sicilian cloths, the very last word in fashionable dress wear, in all colors; usual price, 3s lid the yard.—R. Allan. *

The death is announced from London of Dr. Dallinger, Wesleyan scientist, and Mr J. K. Leys, novelist', author of "The Lindsays, a Romance of Scottish Life," "Held in the Toils," "The Broken Fetter" and other works. '

, Blenheim men, listen I It will pay you to call and see our flannel suits, in light and dark greys, to go at 19s 6d the suit, all sizes.—R. Allan. *

Tho Horticultural Society will hold its spring show on Thursday next at the Town Hall. Tho Society is one that needs the public support, and it is to be hoped that it will receive a larger amount of' support than heretofore.

Booming merrily! R. Allan's expiration of lease sale. Wonderful bargains in all departments. Ladies' smart dress skirts, in black, navy and grey, at 5s 9d each; worth double the money.—R. Allan. ' * i The Church of. the Nativity was crowded to the doors last night, when the Yen. Archdeacon Grace'delivered a long discourse on temperance. He gave the subject the best treatment that it has received for some time especially in Blenheim, the congregation being greatly impressed with the broadminded manner "in which the address was given. Big drop in price.—loo pairs lace curtains lovely designs, to go at Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d to'-21s the pair. These are the finest goods ever seen m the district at double the money,—R, Allan's End of Lease Sale.* * A meeting of the Management Committee, of the New Zealand Rupby Union was held in Wellington on Thursday (say S The Post). The case oi a Marlborough player, .who had been suspended for six months for using threatening behaviour and language to.a referee, Was considered so bad that the Management. Committee decided to increase the penalty and disqualify the player for two years from the date of the offence. It" was further decided to ask the Marl- ! borough Union, why an. inquiry had not. been made into the conduct of . the other players mentioned by the referee. They had left the field.

The late. Miss Bell, who passed away on Thursday last at Hope, Nelson,.,.at the advanced age of 91 years, was a member of one of the oldest families in New Zealand, her people coming here in the early forties. They passed through many hardships, and had not a few lively experiences with the Maoris. Miss Bell was greatly respected, her genial arid benevolent disposition winning for her many friends.

During October the total births in the principal boroughs of the Dominion amounted to 623, against 701 in September—a decrease of 78. The deaths in October were 203—a decrease of 13 on the number in September. Of the total deaths, males contributed 103, females 100. Fortythree of the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 21.18 per cent, of the whole number; 36 of these were under one year of age.

See our zephyrs and cambrics. We have these in latest stripes, two-tones, and self colors, in all shades.—F. W. Smith and Co., opposite Penny's book shop.

Mr Stanley Grant, touring manager for "The Fatal Wedding" and '"The Midnight Wedding" Company, arrived here on Saturday last to complete arrangements for the company's appearances in Blenheim on Monday and Tuesday, November 22 and 23. A special train will leave Blenheim on Tuesday, November 23, after the performance, to enable patrons between here and Picton to witness the performance of "The Midnight Wedding,"

It is reported in Wellington' that a mixed party of Maoris, about' fifty in number, has been engaged to cater for the entertainment ■of the London public at the Hippodrome. They will be mostly Rotorua natives, and it is expected that they will be absent from New Zealand for about seven months. The performances will consist of poi dances and hakas. It is understood that after a season in London the troupe will tour the English provinces and Scotland.

Jubilee Presents.—Nothing is more suitable or lasting than a nice watch and chain, pendant, locket, brooch or ring. Name and date engraved on free while you wait, at W. J. Martinis, the leading jeweller's. •

The recent band contest at Invercargill will probably result in a deficiency of some £70, -as the expenses approximate £470, and' the receipts £406. Fifty business people guaranteed £5 each in case the revenue should fall short of the expenditure, but it is unlikely that they will be called upon to make this up, the committee having under consideration the question of holding a sacred concert, and alsp raising an amount by moans of subscription lists.

On the co-operative works in New Zealand during September 4016 men —274 artisans and 3742 labourers— were employed by the Railways Department, and 5117 by the Roads Department, 43 being artisans and 1058 labourers. On railway construction 56-A men were engaged at Strati'ordOngarue, 460 at Gisborne-Rotorua, 296 at Springfield, 300 at Coal Creek extension, and 378 at Catlins. On road, works 258 men were engaged in the Auckalnd district, 271 in Taranaki, and 104 in Wellington districts.

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

Tli3 death occurred at Nelson on Thursday last of Mr Arthur Sampson, accountant in the Public Works Department. Up till about a week ago (sayr The Colonist) deceased was apparently in the best of health, but last Friday morning he had a paralytic seizure from which he never recovered. At one time deceased was in the Post and Telegraph Department, and was stationed at Cable Bay. He afterwards sent to Australia, but returning to' New Zealand he joined the Public Works Department, and was for five years in the head office, Wellington. Some three years ago he was transferred to Nelson, and madfe himself very p. opular with;-all. with1 whom he came., ih...contact,- both in his official position and in his private capacity as a citizen.

Zymole Trokeys stop that rattle in your voice.' They are pleasant to use if your throat feels husky. Try them and be convinced, you will never be without them. *

The Nelson Colonist states that the failure of certain local bodies to.do-, clare ■ goi'se a hosiotfs' weed under the Act is the cause of some heartrburnings among settlers, liione district a man is compelled to keep his place clear as well as half the roa«, while his neighbour, who may be on the opposite ■ side of the road, yet in another district, cannot be compelled to keep either his place or the road clear, because gorse has not been declared a noxious weed there. In some parts of the Nelson district where gorse has been declared a noxious weed settlers are doing their best to keep it down, but in other parts, where no such declaration has been made, gov.se flourishes unchecked, and the seeds fly to the clear areas,- to the annoyance of the settler who is carrying out the law. It'is'thought thai it is time that there was some alteration in the law to bring in uniformity in regard to the destruction of noxious weeds.

Millions of weak meu and women will be pleased to read that Steams' Win© of Cod Liver Extract will make .strong, healthy people of them. That's why this^ul. is here. Ask the. chemist who sells it: a trial proves our statement. Brightening prospects is the general tenor of the reports of the Labour I Department .concerning the conditions of trade in the various centres of the Dominion during October. In Auckland there was a tendency towards improvement in both trade and labour, which, rt was expected, would :be maintained. Napier reports that trade had about reached us normal 1 level. Wanga.nni, Feikling. Palmerston North and the intervening towns ;to Wellington all reuort signs. of betI ter time.s. In this city, although j trade had not been particularly good, i a slight improvement was .shown. Slackness, however, continued in some pursuits, with little indication of a changes Employers, were hopeful and expected, with the change of season ; and bettor weather, that trade generally would brighten. The building trade, particularly carpentering, joinery, and plastering, was slack. Chris,tchurch and Dunedm both report improvements.

An unusual visitor to New, Zealand waters lias made its appearance at Tryphena, Great Barrier, in the shapei ' ' £ f aofel ge ™tur. tle- On I'rWay, October 29th, Mr A. BlackweU discovered the turtle, and now has it at his residence, where it is quite docile, and eats fromthe hands of its captor. Mr S J^Ttl a Us that wliiie trading' 2* ■ j{ssands some years- ago he aam ■ - hundreds of turtles, but skw mine 5" 36if f me' ; ke *h«n measures oe^&a^stt^l6^ 113 arS^fe^^sl^V^ announcement that a proposal ha* pXP. Ut toward by Mf A?aStc£S S^^^^n^ %% -WaS nret br«ached twenty-' v £H eaV& ?Z°> and rt 1«» been reIt k 16 to *J me since the»« it is iv ell known, however, that when negotiations were set on foot « on a previous occasion between a commissioner appointed by the State or Pennsylvania and the trustees ofi the meeting nouse and burial ground' at Jordans, near Chalfont St. Giles, ■Buckinghamshire,, they proved abor* tive because of the opposition of the bociety of Fnends to the project! Sit A SCd by- the Pen»sylvanian 8 cStcl^^7 »n?glected-. and unone of their grounds for desiring to Fossew Ponn's body. This charge of neglect,.which, however■ is not new" hds already been refuted. The body plot of his otvrf choice, 190 years

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r«S»f) P ar!' lved 1 in the Dominion! recently consigned to Mr A. H. Turnbull ofcTiristehurch, and Mrf 9<*> rS?. McEac, of Ashburton, which m addition to being animals of a particularly high class, have an addi-. tional interest attaching to then* since they are from the celebrated! stud nock the property of King Edward at. Sandringham. They are bouthdowns, two rams and four ewes, and are typical of the best strain of . the breed. The sheep were selected- - alter extensive inquiries throughout England by Mr, McLennan, of Glaremont, that well-known authority con- * sidenng them the finest specimens that had come under his notice. The last manual for the training ?£ % Swiss infantry insists uponthe offensive as the only means oi? obtaining permanent victory. The* enemy should bo engaged as rapidly and as energetically as possible, so as to compel him to act on the defensive. The attack, culminating in an assault, will be made usually at night or at dawn, and only except-' ionally by day, and then only if vigorously supported by artillery., The use of advanced positions in the defence, with reference to tha main' positions, are only permitted for closing a defile or for' giving the cavalry a rallying point. Stress is laid upon the importance of thfjgoughi individual training, and the number of movements have, consequently, been reduced io a minimum. There is only one method of loading, viz., through tho magazine, and one method of firing—independent firing.' The soldier should know how to act if left without a leader. He should! know how to occupy -and prepare positions iov -lefonoe, to judge distances and to regulate the rapidity of lm fire, and must be trained to strict- fire discipline. Ask the sufferer from Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, or Lumbago the values of health. Ask what he would give' to again move freely and without pain; Then you have the value of RHRUMO. It has cured thousands, for it removes the cause of these diseases. Try a bottle. Your chemist; or store sells it at 2s 6cl and 4s 6d. 4>