LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 216, 19 September 1910, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Mr E. D. Butts, formerly Chief Postmaster at Invercargill, Wellington, and Dunedin, died1 in Wellington on Saturday:

just to Hand. —Another lot of white muslin blouses, beautifully trimmed, from 2s lid to 12si 6d. Every one a bargain. —H. F. Hall. A first offending inebriate was convicted and discharged by.Mr Florance, . S.M., at the Magistrate's Courb this morning. Blouse robes, in colored and white. Beautiful goods at real bargain prices. These goods need to be seen to be appreciated.—H. F. Hall. An Auckland telegram states that Lady O'Rprke, wife of Sir Maurice O'Rprke,, ' M.L.C., died yesterday, j after a year's illness. Dress Goods..—We have the best variety in town at the lowest prices. Com© and see ourT linens; zephyrs; shantungs, repsj etc., in all the new shades.—H,, F. Hall. ■ ~ * The West Coast footballers were taken for a drive round the district yesterday afternoon, the outing being greatly appreciated. They return home by to-night's steamer. 25 dozen sample straws; boys' galateas from ,1s to 5s 6d; mushrooms, 6d to "Is llii; Leghorns, Is 9d and Is lid; sailors, Is to 4s 6d. Come early iand secure the pick.—H. F. Hall. * The weekly euchre tournament held each Tuesday evening by the Catholic Club at the Zealandia Cafe continues to be well patronised, and the prizes presented are of really good value, and well worth competing for.

Novelties in ladies' ties, fancy neckwear, belts; beltings, buckles, side and back combs; gloves, all makes and shades. Everyone cordially invited to inspect.—H. F. Hall. * A Christchurch telegram states that Mr H. W. Peryman, who had been a member of the North Canterbury Education Board for thirty years, died at his residence, Tai Tapu, yesterday. He had been prominent in local government ever since he came to Canterbury in. 1864. He was 82 years of age. Scotchmen, do your countrymen lead the Empire? This will be debated at th© Biblical and Literary Society's debate to-morrow night. *

A Hastings telegram states that a sharp shock of .earthquake occurred at 5.47 this morning. A sev«r© shock was also felt at Napier about the same time, the direction being north to south. Just Arrived;— Another big lot of ladies' fashionably straw /^P cs > lid and' 2s 6d.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. A private telegram states that a Wairau Harbor Board deputation, introduced by Mi—Duncan, . M.P , waited on the Hon. Mr Mfann Wellington this morning. The Minister strongly sympathised with th^rd is position and the requests put before him, and promised full consideration. Consternation in the drapery trade. Straw shapes, all styles and colors, Is lid and 2s 6d. Gigantic Summer Sale, at the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. Mr T. E. Taylor, M.P. for Christchurch North, is about to pay a brief visit to" Blenheim. He is announced to delivej an address in the Town Hall on Monday next. As this is the first visit to Marlborough of the genial and popular gentleman, no doubt a large audience will assemble to hear him. Ladies' Hats! Hate! Hats! Ladies' straw hats, Is lid and 2s 6d. Come quickly. — Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. ' * Arrangements in connection with the fancy-dress hockey match between the Opawa jaockey Club's team and the British Picture Company's teap, on- Wednesday next are well in hand. v Costumes are in course vof preparation, and Mr T. Rist is sparing no pains to provide plenty of fun for the onlookers. Mr S. Paul will act as referee, and a collection will be made for the benefit of the Wairau Hospital. ' -. ■ • Englishmen, come and hear of the great, deeds of your countrymen in Wesley Hall to-morrow night. * On Saturday night ~a, presentation was made to Miss Gwen Mason on the occasion of her approaching marriage with Mr H. Plumb, by the staff of the Trocadero Refreshment Rooms. Mr James Larney, on behalf of the staff, handed Miss Mason a handsome fern stand, and in doing so wished her v much happiness in the future. The recipient suitably acknowledged the gift. . , , ' Start ■ibe day right! J Delicious Hcndai-Lanka '1W will put you in, good humor.—Gillespie and Co., Market Street South. * "Which country has produced the greatest men —England, Ireland, or Scotland?" is the title of a debate to be> held in Wesley Hall to-morrow night. No trouble has been spared to make the subject interesting, and those who attend will spend! an enjoyable evening. Mr Florance, S.M., has consented to act as chairman, and Mr Goulding, M.A., will be the judge. There will be no charge for admission, but a collection will be taken to defray expenses. "Another injustice to Ireland" willbe righted to-morrow night at tho Biblical and Literary Society's debate. Come and hear the discussion. * Football enthusiasts found the powerful Wells incandescent light very handy on Saturday night, as it allowed- them to read the football notices pasted on The Express Office window with the. greatest of ease. The light was many times ;more brilliant than the ordinary pilot light, and presented a great contrast. The gale on Saturday night blew the lamp round in a circle, and in the course of its oscillations it came into contact with the ironwork of the balcony, smashing the globe to pieces. ' Hondai-Lanka Teas have a rich, full-bodied flavor and satisfying taste. Obtainable only from J. M. Gillespie and Co., Market Street South.' * Messrs Corry" and Co. report having disposed of that block of buildings in.the Borough known as Durrant's Corner- in behalf of Mr J. Bary, of Renwicktown, to Mr W. Murray, of Spring Creek, at a satisfactory figure. The same firm arranged the sale of a shop and three and a-half acres of land at Spring Creek, the property of Mr W. Murray, to Messrs Bary and Sons, of Renwicktown, who intend to commence immediate operation as general storekeepers. 1 Fresh from Ceylon.—Hondai-Lanka Tea. Is sold in the original CeylonSacked packets by J. M. Gillespie and, 0., Market Street South. *

Up to the present the Springlands district has been served by a post office. The Postal Department has, however, decided to close this office after this week, and the Springlands people will in future bo served by the letter-carriers twice daily, the same ds Blenheim. Four post office receiving-boxes are to be erected in different parts of Springlands, in order to enable the people to post their letters. These boxes will be cleared twice each day, in the morning at 6 o'clock, and again at 2 p.m. Kirkcaldies have just opened a special assortment of ready-made costumes, including White Alpacas and Sicilians; also a good assortment of washing dresses. These garments are all well made, and the fitting/is excellent. Ladies requiring a good race costume should inspect the above ■early; * Mr R. Wanden, selector of the Marlborough representative football team, entertained several members of the team on Saturday evening, and also several members of the Rugby Union and Mr J. J. Corry. During the course of a complimentary speech to the team and selector, Mr Corry suggested that the services of a coach be procured for the next football season, in order that the local men might be taught the fine points of the game. In order to give the suggestion a start he donated £5 5s towards the expenses of such an official. Messrs Mills and Healy supported Mr Corry's proposal, each donating £5 ss, bringing the amount up to £15 15s. It is understood that the Rugby Union will go thoroughly ,into this question, and will have everything in readiness for securing a suitable man by the time the next season arrives. It is rumored that an effort is to be made early next season to capture the Ranfurly Shield. INFLUENZA IN THE CAMPS ON THE MAIN TRUNK LINE. Our correspondent, Mr W. T. Susans, Rangitikei, near Taihape, writes: "Nearly every camp on the job here is bad with influenza. I am downright ill with it myself, so I want you to send me 10s worth of Baxter's Lung Preserver, and I want it as quick as you can send it. It is very hard to get your Lung > Preserver up this way, but I have proved it to be the only thing: to oure'a bad cold and influenza quickly."1

There are encouraging prospects of another good year for the Kaikoura Dairy Factory (states the Star). There are now, thus early in the season, nearly thirty suppliers, with about 600 gallons of milk, and every day sees increase. Within a month it is confidently expected that all the vats will be required.

In connection with the offer of a Palmerston sportsman to back Pearce ao-ainst Webb on the Wanganui River for £200 a-side, the editor of the Wanganui Herald has been requested to. act as stakeholder. Webb's friends, who had objected to the "purse proposal, will welcome the offer, and state that it will "lead to business." Ladies! Save your combings and' have, them made up into any of the latest fashionable coiffures. Every description of hair work; match guaranteed. Price-list post free. — Mrs G-aw, Trafalgar Street, Nelson. * There was a meeting of the Awatere Football Club on Friday evening, and a good number,attended, to make a presentation of a piece of plate to Mr M. Costello on his approaching marriage- and retirement from active football. The evening was spent in songs, recitations, and / happy speeches. Among those who ably assisted were Messrs Marks, C. Cbstello, Ribbitt, Cleland, and T. Maher, and the evening closed by the president (Mr R. Marfell) giving a hiappy speech, and three cheers. W. J. Martin, the leading jeweller's, wish to thank their numerous customers for the liberal support and patronage extended to them during the past eleven years of their business career in Blenheim, and wish to notify that they have removed to new and up-to-date premises in Eccles's buildings, Market Square, next to J. Benning,- grocer, where they have a large and up-fco-date stock to jchoose from. Patrons can rely on receiving every attention at this establishment. There is-some-talk of a place-kick-ing competition between Paton (Otago), Stohr (Taranaki), and O'Brien (Marlborough), to take place" i&t Christchurch on the same Saturday that the North v. South match is to be played (says The Dominion). All three men have .fine records in club football, and also in representative matches, and each province holds that its, man. is the'best place-kick in the Dominion. A competition totes* them would be sure to arouse a great amount of interest. The Railway Reserve may or may not be the best site for a Post Office, but there is not the slightest doubt but that the "Best" sight for. everybody is a "Best" cycle, which can only be obtained from the "Best" shop, which is situate in. Levin's buildings. We may "paint fences," btffc we sell only the "Best" of everything, whether it is a cycle, motor-cycle, accessories, or gun or fishing tackle! We paint the fences to let i>he public know this, so that they may come to the "Best" sh6p for the "Best" goods. •

The Melbourne detective office is (stated-the Melbourne correspondent of Sydney Stan) in a state of nervous tension, not to say panic. The police of the city don't know what is going tr. hit them or where. Some unknown malefactor is now prowling about Melbourne with a lump of radium in his pocket, and there is widespread apprehension that hie may utilise it to break down the strong-rooms or financial institutions, extract watches from the pockets of the opulent, or stiffen the favorites at pony meetings, while in certain quarters there is a fear that the criminal in possession may apply the mineral's mysterious properties to personal violence. The radium in question was stolen from no less a personage than Mr Clement Wragge. Subsequent to a lecture the other evening Mr Wragge exhibited a specimen of radium, greatly to the interest of the visitors. For a moment Mr Wragge's attention Was diverted, and when he turned round the specimen had disappeared. The police -were notified, and the whole combined strength of the detective office was applied to tracing the missing substance. PATENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Patents may now be obtained in practically every country in the world. Fullest information regarding costs and procedure will be supplied on application to HENRY HUGHES, Patent Agent, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington. Our pamphlet "Advice to Inventors" posted free of cost.