LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 57, 12 March 1910, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The following officers have been elected for the Havelock Rifle Club for the ensuing year: —President, Dr Williams; captain, Mr E. H. Smith; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Gorrie; selection committee, the three officers and Messrs A. McMillan and W. McDowell; auditor, Mr T. D. Taylor.

Theresa had a little lamb and tied him to a string, then led him to Gamble and Ferry's and made him buy a ring—at half-price. *

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that Charles W. Buttle, of Wellesley Street, was today charged with selling indecent postcards, and exposing them to public view. He was fined £5 for selling the cards and £2 for exposing them, with £1 costs in each case; an order being also made that the postcards he destroyed.

Crusty old Uncle: "Just my luck. Silverware and jewelry almost given away at Gamble and Ferry's sale after I had bought all those presents at Blank's." *

An Auckland telegram states that the notice was served by the New Zealand Shipping Company on the Auckland Harbour Board yesterday of its intention to claim £163,687 damages caused by the striking of the Kaipara in the Rangitoto Channel on Jan 14. The damage to the ship is put down at £81,000, and that to the cargo at £82,687.

"Janet must be engaged. She is wearing such a lovely ring." "Oh, she bought that at Gamble and Ferry's half-price sale." *

Yesterday, at Dunedin, a halfcaste Chinamen was fined £25 tor having in his possession opium suitable for smoking.

The Rev. H. A. Kennedy, convener of the Church of England general missions, arrived in town last evening. He will preach in the Church of the Nativity to-morrow morning and evening, and address a mass meeting in the Town Hall at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

The committee who have in hand the management of the national concert on "Wednesday, March 16th, have gone to great pains to make the enter tainment worthy of the occasion. National dances and songs will be the staple programme, and those who attend will be amply repaid tlieir outlay at the door.

Call at W. J. Martin's jewellery sale. Hundreds of novelties on Is

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Lodge of Good Templars met in the Orange Hall last night, when the attendance^ was good. Bro. Somerville,. a visitor from Nelson, was present, and conveyed the greetings of the Nelson lodge, which were received and reciprocated, after which he gave a short temperance address. Two candidates were initiated. Sister Carroll was installed superintendent of the juvenile temple, which is to be opened shortly. A message was read from Bro. Elleray, who is on his way to England, stating that he had visited a lodge in Melbourne. Greetings were conveyed to the Blenheim Lodge through him.

The revised plan of the proposed bridge across the rivers at Renwick has now been received by Mr Matthewes, secretary to the Pelorus Road Board (says the Guardian), and this will enable the Board to proceed with the preliminary formalities prior to the holding of a Royal Commission to allocate the cost. Twelve copies of the plan have been forwarded by the Public "Works Department, and they are excellent specimens of draughtsmanship. The public will be interested to learn that several passing places are provided for on the bridge. The Minister for Public Works has certainly fulfilled his promise of practical help in this matter, and deserves the hearty thanks of the local bodies.

*P. W. Smith and Co.—S.P.Q.R.— New shapes, absolutely the latest which will be worn. Our prices, S.P.Q.R. —small profits quick returns —4s 6d, 5s 6d and 6s 6d. Positively the latest. We invite inspection. JBetter value impossible. * Messrs W. J. Girling and Arthur Jackson returned from Hobart* last night. Mr Jackson remained in Picton, but is expected in Blenheim today. Mr Girling informed an Express reporter tins niorning that Arthur Jackson, who pulled a great race in the Inter-State Fours, was much sought after at Hobart, and every effort was made by the rowing people to get him to stay and stroke their eight-oared crew. Mr Jackson demonstrated beyond all doubt that he was one of the finest strokes who has yet been seen anywhere in Australasia, and that, considering the short time he had rowed with the Blenheim crew, is a great performance. Asked if he proposed, retiring, Mr Girling said he had not decided to retire at present, or at least for another year. j>

Feebleness in old age is greatly overcome by Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract. It gives new life to old tissues and helps and invigorates the whole system.

A sitting of the Juvenile Court was held this morning before* Mr R. S. Florance, S.M.. when a young girl 15 years of age was charged with obtaining money by false pretences. It appears that the girl's grandmother was possessed of a collector's card of the Salvation Army, which the girl stole, and by its use collected the sum of £1 6s. One of the subscribers mentioned the fact to Capt Wain, who, knowing that the girl had offended in the same way previously, made inquiries, with the above result. Qapt. Wain signified the willingness of the Salvation Army authorities to admit the girl to their home in Wellington, where she could be removed from her evil associations. The girl was naturally good, but the want of, efficient home control was responsible for her* becoming associated with undesirable companions. She was perfectly willing to go to the home. The magistrate made an order that she be committed to the home for a space of one year. If the Army authorities considered that period insufficient for complete reformation they could apply to the magistrate in Wellington for a further period of detention. The full amount had been returned, and the magistrate thanked the Army authorities for the interest they had taken in the girl, and hoped that she • would be grateful and so order her life in the future that she would give them no occasion to be ashamed of her.

Lord Kitchener's name is in everybody's mouth at present. Who is Lord "Kitchener? He is one of the Best of England's sons, and is sent out here for a certain duty which he alone can fulfil in adequate manner. England sends to us, her Best, but here in Blenheim we have always had our Best. He gives to us his Best, and no Cheap Rubbish or shop-worn stock. Everything is new and unsoiled, and his shop is the rendezvous of sport. If a man cannot afford a brand new bicycle, Bast can give him a second-hand one which has been thoroughly overhauled, and at a price to suit his pocket; if he wants a new one ;> well, what about a Premier P Ladies also can be accommodated with new or second-hand machines. Sports can get Nobel's ammnnition. "The Best Shop." If you go to Alfred Street you will see the Kitchener of the bicycle' trade in Blenheim. i •

I In view of the possible visfirst. Easter of the Wellington wpresWttaUive .hockey players, the following. Blenheim players have been selected to play in a trial match to be held ppl Tuesday at 4.30 p.m.—G. Perry, H^ Broadmore, F. Ward, F. C. Jerry* N. Fisk, McFarland, Collins, J. Jackson, S. Paul, G. Whiting, D. Robert* son, MacShane, F. E. H. Best, E. Paine, J. Scott-Smith, Wi Hay, W. Jackson, G. Harding, W., Armstrong, Harris, and W. Esson. In connection with the charges of arson and perjury against Davis and?. Haynes, arising out of the Rutland Hotel fire at Wanganui, Messrs Wilford and Levi,. solicitors, of Wellington, have been instructed by the. prisoners to have prepared an application under the Crimes Act for a change of venue to some other place in the Dominion, preferably Wellington, on the ground that public feeling" in Wanganui against the accused is so great that it is in the interests of justice that such removal should take place. r" : A number of affidavits have been "prepared andi were filed yesterday. The application '< for removal will be heard atWellington before a Judge of the* , Supreme Court. "The visit of Lord Kitchener to> Rotorua caused a great deal of interest among the natives. On Satur-* day evening he was present at at Maori entertainment, and was loudly cheered when he left. Wairoa Geyser was soaped on Sunday by Mrs Parker. Lord Kitcheners sister, andC in half an hour gave a magnificent display, which was witnessed by ai large number of people. When Lord! Kitchener arrived at the gate of the> pa at Whakarewarewa, he was met; by some cf the natives, and old Tarakawa presented him with a very ancient sword, said to have been handed down from Captain Cook. Lord? Kitchener thanked the old fellow, bub gave the sword back, and said it. would be more fitting for the Maoristo keep it as a memento. The model pa keenly interested the great soldier, who closely inspected the system! of defences. Lord Kitchener and hi* party left on Monday by motor-car, for Wairakei and Taupo, en route to> Napier. . Of all hobbies for men, women* boys or girls, photography is most sensible and pleasurable. It isfhealthful, too, for it gives a fine In* centive for outdoor exercise. _ Walking, cycling, motoring or boating ar4 never so delightful'as with a* bam«sra|i for it enables you to bring back pictures of whatever is interesting or: beautiful in town or country. These* pictures will be pleasant reminders during the winter months of happx summer excursions, and form subjects for many a chat. If a kodak is used, photography is simplicity itsel, even to a child. The dark roomf is a thing of the past. Developing is now almost mechanical, and there is no bother of any kind. Simple asf. the printing and developing may be* the amateur can have them done for him, if he wish, for the Imperial Camera Company, Wellington, will develop and print his pictures atanyi time, in the most perfect fashion ati a. nominal cost. This t well-known firm also supply splendid enlarge ments of any photograph for a few; shillings. Any reader about to t.Vke> up this delightful amusement should write for the Imperial Camera Company's valuable FREE Book on! photography. It tells which are themost suitable cameras and requisites* their prices and all about them. The book contains nearly 300 pages, and is fully illustrated. Thousands havefr been given taway, and most amateurs now regard the volume as one of th« most useful they possess. Those who* wish to obtain a copy should not <fer lay, but send a post-card to-day toY the Imperial Camera Company, 42> Willis Street, Wellington. This guidel for the camerist will arrive by return* mail free of any charge. *