LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 255, 4 November 1910, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

—♦ ——— The tender -of'iMr Jas. McKinley (£570) for the-ejection of a 20-roomed boarding-house.; at Flaxboufne for Mrs Andrews has been accepted. D. Casey, of the Seddon butchery, has installed an up-to-date small goods plant, and advertises that- he will supply sausages at reasonable rates.''. • ;.' ~' At a land sate at Gisborne on Saturday, 33ft Bin •of frontage to Peel.; Street, was sold on behalf of the Bank ;of New South Wales at £65 per foot. On the original sale of the town of Gisborne the full quarter acre on the corner was sold for £35, or at the rate of £140 per acre. Thai ridiculous^ penny sale commences to-morrow. Laces and insertions, "any width and any quality, one penny per yard.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company, ■..* Not for many years, it is asserted, has such, a dry' spring as the present one been experienced in the Kai- ■ koura district. Kaikoura is undergoing one of the most "drouthy M periods "within recollection, and unless good rain is> soon general within the county there will be very little summer feed. ■ . Do you want something for nothing. Fetch your pennies along to-morrow. | Ladies' embroidered collars, fronts, j etc., one penny.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. * During the month of October two Marlborough estates were lodged for probate. .These were George Cheesman, £2952, and Lauritz Borck, £2335. The largest estates certified ' in the Dominion were those of Henry. Plimmer, Wellington, £22,- \ 343; Joseph Bai-ker, Canterbury, ! £15,293; A. J. S. Headland, Dune-| ' din, £13,445; Thomas Keenan, Dune- , din, £10,730; John J. Connor. Na- I 1 pier, £17,826; iCharles Tait, Taranaki, £17,646; Arthur A. Fantham, j ■ Taranaki, £10,144. ; The Drapers' Terror. —Silk and lace, ties, one penny each.—Auckland . Clothing and Drapery Company. * i The Public Works Department have now removed their depot from Seddon to Ward, and work on the new section of line south of Ward is being pushed on vigorously after a period of inactivity so far as new construction is con earned. During . last week a large number of trucks were sent down to the new work, and cuttings are started on practically the full length of the authorised section. All available teams and men are being put on, and if the present number of workers is maintained the section will not take many months to finish, as far as the earth work . is concerned. j ; More "coppers" wanted.—Fetch i I them along. Dress ornaments, one ! penny. Great Penny Sale.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. * I A Christchurch telegram says it is ' understood that Mr Priestly's ap- ; pointment as one of the geologists of the Antarctic expedition is due to the recommendation of Professor David, of Sydney. He will take the place of Mr Allan Thompson. When Mr Thompson asked to be released Capt. Scott communicated by cable with Professor David, and also consulted Sir Joseph Ward, who offered no objection to an Australian taking the place of the New ZeaJander. Mr Priestly has been working with Professor David since his return with Shackleton's expedition, preparing ; the geological results for publication. Don't push and ciush, but come quietly. Dress ornaments, in cream, Paris, and black, one penny; chiffons, in all colors, one penny. —Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. *

Messrs Griffiths and Mclntosh had only one exhibit at the Palmerston North Show, Whitney Gwynn, which secured first prize in the Setter class. The attention of buyers is drawn to the- fact that owing to Wednesday, 9th November, being--a holiday, the usual Blenheim stock sale will take place on Tuesday. Mr A. McCusker, of Blenheim, succeeded in winning a second V™**™ a commended in the -animal[class with his photographs at the Palmerston North Show. Don't hesitate. Com© straight away, and put that odd penny to some use. Chiffons, ribbons and I laces, one penny per yard—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. The Jersey cattle imported by Mr C Goulter, a description of which appeared in yesterday's Express, were shipped through the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd. A meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council was held last night, when it was decided to hold the annual picnic on November 9th at Picton. It was arranged that tickets could be procured from Messrs R. Wanden, E. H. Penny, Murray and Deugarde, and E. S. Hulbcrt. Hold on to it.—That penny will buy you a hair pad or a couple of pair of boot laces to-morrow. — Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company. ' * The following players will represent the St. Andrew's Tennis Club in their , match against the Awarua Club on the St. Andrew's Club's courts toI morrow: H. Wi Horton, Collins, Pattie, Paul, J. Horton, Rex Dodson, Miss Harding, Mrs Dodson, Misses McKay, K. Ball, Hutcheson, and Heffer. At tho Magistrates Court this morning, before Mr R. S. Florance, S.M., judgment for plaintiff was granted in the following undefended civil cases:—Peako and Shaver v. A. Rayner, £2 12s 4d; Marlborough Brewery Company v. D. Cameron, £2 , 8s; F. Redwood v. D. Douglas, £1 ,10s. Lovely hall-marked gold brooches, neck pendants, all the latest designs, ■at W. J. Martin's, the leading 1 jeweller's. . * A freak ,of nature was born this morning on th& farm of Mr F. Barnes 3 ' Richmond Brook. The freak con- ! sists of '■■&■• ewe , lamb, having iSiree ' i front'legs, four hind legs, 'and "two [heads. The body'contained two -com- ;! plete sets of organs. The body of one ■■•■.of these Siamese twins comes from the '<■■' girth of the other. One head is in the usual place, of heads, the other coming out of the shoulder. All the [ , legs and quarters are perfectly de- ' veloped. The lamb was born dead. Gents' solid gold Alberts, links, sovereign, purses, pendants, watches, s etc., in endless variety, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's. ' A rehearsal of the operetta "Queen Flora's Garden Party" by the > '■ Borough School children took place m ; ! the. Town Hall last night, and was a ■ decided success, tho children acquit- ' ting themselves in a most creditable 1 manner. "Queen Flora's Garden Party" is to be produced on November 15th. A full orchestra supplied th© music, which is tuneful, bright, and in some instances very difficult. It is safe to say that a. decided treat is in store for the1 public of Blenheim on the 15th inst. Beautiful new gem engagement rings, real beauties, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's, Market Square. < Mr W. Bell, of Flaxmere, who took some Romney sheep to the Palmerston North Show yesterday, secured' first , prizes in the class two Romney rams 18 months or under; second for a ■' single ram, 18 months or under, and was commended for two ewes, 18 ■ months or under. In the Shropshire , class Mr H. D. Vavasour, of Ug- , br'ooke, secured four wins, including champion for ewe. When it is understood that Mr Ernest Short was an exhibitor in the Romney class, the merit of Mr Bell's win can be properly appreciated. For wedding and birthday gifts call and inspect new good® just arrived, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's. Those who witnessed the fireworks display given by Mr Bickerton in Seymour Square last night were well | rewarded, but those who did notpay for admission but congregated in High Street and witnessed the performance were doubly so, for they had the advantage of seeing the many pretty | displays without any cost. The I entertainment was an excellent' one, and it is a wonder that those who stood in High Street and saw the show could walk away without putting their hands in their pockets and paying for what they had seen. Gentlemen who appreciate good ' tailoring should not miss the chance of seeing Kirkcaldie's chief cutter, ; who will be in Blenheim next week j for the purpose of fitting. The new /season's tweeds can now be seen at ; the firm's agency in Blenheim, and gentlemen desirous of being fitted ■ should call early and select tweed j also to arrange appointments. * j We have received a copy of the programme for 1910 of th© secondary schools of New Zealand shooting competition. This match is to encourage shooting in the secondary schools, and to enable those schools to form an estimate of their relative merits in shooting for the year. This is the eighth annual competition, and promises to be as interesting as the others. As showing the advance ' made in five years in shooting, in 1905 nine schools competed; the highest individual scorer made 55 out of 70, or one ler:> than inners, and the average per s! ot was 1.1. Last year thirteen scho: :s competed; four boys made 64, and no less than 57 made inners or higher, while the average per shot was 3.8. j "LINSEED COMPOUND," of 46 j years' pro pen efficacy for Coughs, j Colds. Bronchitis, eto. At Palmerston, on Saturday, Albert Eastwood made a successful balloon ascent, reaching the height of 5900 ft, then making a double parachute landing safely in a side street of the town. The weather was perfect for the ascent, which is claimed to be the best ever made in ; the Dominion. i DANGER OF COLDS NEGLECTED. ; The danger of neglecting colds can scarcely be over-estimated, and especially these after-influenza coughs from which bo many people are suffering just now. If not taken in hand at once it may mean a 'relapse or a complicated chest trouble, and your safest course is to completely dispel your cough by taking Baxter's Lung Preserver, the remedy of proven worth, which is famous because ifc cures quickly. Price, Is lOd for the large size. It cures surely and immediately.

: Been too long on tlio train ? Too ] 'much jar and noise—give you a throbbing headache? Instant rebel with one wafer of Steams' lload- : ache Cure Simple and effective. A strong contingent from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Lodge paid a visit to lienwicktown last night for the purpose of opening a new lodge [ there. The first part of the evening was taken up by the Blenheim Lodge concert party!, the following items being rendered: Anthem, choir; song, "The Lost Chord," Bro. T. Fletcher; recitation, Bro. C. Patchett; song, Bro. Rosevear; speech, Rev. R. Tay- > lor; song, Sister Barnard; recitation, Bro. T. F. Fletcher; anthem, choir. After the concert the new Lodge was formed, and a number of members initiated. It was decided to name the Lodge "The Hope of Renwicktown." 'The Rev. R. Taylor was elected Chief Templar. The new lodge will be an asset to Renwick, and will \ enable the people to do something for ' the temperance cause in their own township. After partaking of the refreshments kindly provided at the Manse, the Blenheim visitors took their departure, leaving behind their best wishes for the success of the "Hope^of Renwiektown." This is a George Washington story; therefore it must be true. The "Bill '. Sykes" fraternity., knowing the quality of "Best" cycles- are transcendant, have had their oyes upon his i shop for some time, upon nefarious , ' object bent. One of these gentry the other night was just stopped in time by the night-watchman from making ■ off with three of the "Best" cycles— 1 a Raleigh, a Premier, and a Genuine B.S.A. Bill Sykes was determined to have thenij however, and, sooner than i go without, he offered to buy them, Baying he could always get full value out of them. Upon hearing the price, which he considered so cheap that it was not worth while burgling them, he paid up; and was allowed to depart. * * Hanco, the handcuff king, was beaten by two young experts at; Dunedin the other night. They en- j meshed him with a long strong rope, j which, having a "policeman" ' grip j above both elbows, pinioned his right < arm to his. chest, and the left to the j small of his back. A couple of turns round his neck prevented his arms from moving down, and the turns being tight round his thighs prevented an upward movement;: the elaboration, ;o,f coils round his arms and body did ;ttie rest, and he gave in after two hours' struggle. . " ' Captain Scott is at last on his way 1 to New Zealand preparatory^ to setting out for the Antarctic regions. In a recent letter to a local firm he outlined some of his ideas, by which, when put into execution, he hopes to succeed in his final dash for the Pole. Hitherto the only means of Polar locomotion have been by dog and . pony sledging. The new methods comprise several most novel and in- . teresting departures from orthodox systems, viz., motor sledges, aeroplanes, etc., but the scheme in which he undoubtedly places most faith is in! mounting his men on Champion Cycles. The machines are being shipped to Lytteltdn to intercept the vessel, and to celebrate this important event Messrs Wintringhatn and Mitchell *are offering the remainder of the consignment at Polar prices—zero. Call and we will prove it. . ■ _ ■•; ■-•■ A newly-painted and strongly-built flat-bottomed boat was pidked up on the beach a few miles south of Timaru on Sunday last. The boat had one ' oar in it, and no rowlocks. So far as is known no such boat has been lost : from! Timaru, and where it came from i is something of a mystery. > Ladies! Save your combings .and t have them made up into any of the i. latest fashionable coiffures. Every [ description of hair work; match ! guaranteed. Price-list post free. — > Mrs Gaw, Trafalgar Street, Nelson. * "SUCROSINE" FED. > Mr J. H. Sellers, of Okaiawa, the noted breeder of Berkshire pigs, writes: . "I have used 'SUCROSINE? ' for the past four years, and the result has.quite exceeded my expectations; During that time I have taken 198 prizes, 33 champions, 5 fold medals, and 4 points prizes." 'or pigs, horses, and all kinds of lire stock there is no food equal to "SUCROSINE." Obtainable from W. E. Olouston and Co., Ltd., Blenheim. ' ■ ' ■