LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 256, 5 November 1910, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

In the case Dodson v. Homes, heard at the Magistrate's Court yeste.-day, after having heard legal argument the Magistrate reserved his decision.

Tho Borough Council last night- accepted the tender of« W. Miller of £143 3s 3d for completing the swimming baths. The Borough Foreman was instructed to supervise tho work, and the time of completion was extended until December 6th, 1910.

In the Fox Terriers cJass at the Palmerston . North Show, Messrs Wanden Bros, secured second for puppy dogs and sluts and limit, and two thirds in the open class.

It is. understood that it was the intention of the Council to hove had the work of erecting the bell-tower and urinal at the Town Hall commenced this moritirig; but up till noon it had not been commenced

Mr Joh.ji P Duhcan, M P., has been informed by-the Sixperintehdent of Electric Lines that the telephone office at Te Mehia will be opened in about a week's time. The material for the work was forwarded from Wellington on Tuesday.

The Borough Council last night decided to take over the streets at Rrversdale. A cheque for £6. was received from- Messrs Griffiths. and Sony this amount being necessary to enable the streets to be completed.

Mr E. Kenny, Government Vaiuer, is at present engaged on the revised valuation of property in the Pelorus Road Board's district, as requested by the Road Board. The Guardian learns that the. valuation's so far made show a substantial increase, and, with few exception.l^, the increase is not seriously objected to. ,

At the Boron gh Council meeting last night the following accounts were passed for. payment:—General £192 18s 7d; Institute £4 5s Sd; licensing £1 8s 8d; gas £425 5s 6d; Town Hall £13 13s 4d; abattoirs £43 5s Id; total £680 17s Id. r. ' • -

Mr T. J. Sullivan, representing Thomas Horton. Limited, of the "Premier Nurseries," Hastings and Bahiatua, is now in Blenheim, booking orders for the coming season. *

The Borough Foreman has sported to the Council the existence of a number of nuisances in the town and it was decided at last night's meeting to advise those responsible for tliese nuisances that they must be discontinued.

Lovely hall-marked gold brooches, neck pendants, all the latest designs, at VV. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller s. •■

Mr E. Short, the King's Trumpeter, who was judge at the Ballarat band contest, has consented to act'as judge at the North Island Brass Band Association's contest next February. Mr Short was elected to the position by ballot from seven candidates. A a the contest selections . and test selections arrived by the last English mail, and wll.be. ready for distribution at the due : date; :: jThe recent suspension of w o*l Ga n .i son Band has been withdrawn, and the band i.* vow eligible to compete at the contest.

.Beautiful new gem engagement nnp, real beauties, at W. J. Martms, the leading jeweller's, Market bcjuaie. ♦

At the Borough Council meeting last night a letter was received M-om Mr James Nicholas, who applied for permission to connect a private drain with the street drain in Scott Street in is was granted, subject to the usual conditions.

Gents solid gold Alberts, links, sovereign purses, pendants, watches, etc., m endless variety, at W. J Martin's, the leading jeweller's •

The combined Friendly Societies' V\ en} c > to be held at Picton on VVednesday next, which has been declared a- public holiday, promises to be a huge success, and as there are no counter-attractions on that day a large number of people should be present. The picnic is being held under the auspices of the newlyformed Marlborough Friendly Societies Council, which represents every lodge m Blenheim. A sub-committee visited Picton yesterday, and made all necessr.ry ariangements. A suitable ground has been selected near the viaduct; picnickers' hampers will be carted to the ground free of charge; hot water will be provided free; toys and sweets provided free for the children; in fact, the committee are +<o be commended for the manner in which they. are catering for the convenience of the public. Two trains will leave Blenheim for this excursion, and concession tickets at special reduced .prices are now on sale. Full particulars appear in our advertising columns.

This is a George "Washington story : therefore it must be true. The "Bill Sykes" fraternity, knowing the quality of "Best" cycles are transcendent, have had their eyes upon his shop for some time, upon nefarious object bent. One of these gentry the other night was just stopped in timp by the night-watchman from making off with three of the "Best" cyclesa Raleigh, a Premier, and a Genuini* B.S.A. Bill Sykes was determined to have them, however, and, sooner than go without, be offered to buy them saying he could always get full val'ie out of them. Upon hearing the price . which he considered so cheap that if was not worth while burgling tliem. he paid up, and was allowed to deDart. •

It was the intention of the Hibernian Band to give a promenade concert on Sunday evening, but owing to the death of Mr J. J. McCabe it has been decided to postpone the, concert till a future date.

Mr F M. B. Fisher, M.P.. arrived m~Blenhcim last night, and in behalf oi; the New Zealand Tennis Association inspected the Marlborough Club's courts this morning. This is in view of holding the New Zealand championships here this year. It is understood that Mr Fisher lias recommended the expenditure of £40 on the courts before they will be lit for championship matches.

A good light and an absence .of flicker—this is what makes tho British Pictures the best of cinematographic displays. The quality of a film does not count if it is not efficiently projected, and it is hero where the Town Hall people score. Last night the pictures were again well patronised, and to-night the fine series of educational films will be presented for the. last time. Those who have been unable to see them before should give a look in to-night.

The Councillors were by no moans punctual last night. Councillors Dodson, Priddle, Adams, and Larr were preseni in good time, but Oouncillora White, Wiffen, Birch, and Parker came in at intervals, and the business was not commenced, until 7.45. a quarter of an hour late. For coming late, they were severely reprimanded by the Mayor, and were also "kept in" until after 10 o'clock. Some of the Councillors who always like to get away before 10 o'clock were sorely disappointed.

Brain workers must be in excellent health—the strain is too great on a weak system. Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract renews health, strength, and the thinking power.

The Good Templars held their weekly meeting last night. There was a good attendance of members, and also two visiting brethren from the Picton Lodge. The Lodge Deputy installed the-following officers for the new quarter: Bro. E. Ward, Chief Templar; Bro. L. Corbett, . ViceTemplar; Sister E. Wilkins, Chaplain; Bro. F. Vercoe, Secretary; Bro. W. Tyler, Marshal; Bro. R. Smith, Deputy Marshal; Bro. C. Patchett, Past Chief Templar; Bro. Rosevear, Treasurer; Bro. Hayes,- Guard: Sister M. Patchett, organist; Brol Stevens, Sentinel. :

> For wedding and birthday gifts call arid inspect new goods just arrived, at W. J. Martin's, the leading jeweller's.

.The first honorary members' concert of the season of the Garrison Band will be held at the Town Hall on Monday night next. The opening march is by j. Ord Hume, and was chosen as the test for the A grade bands at Wanganui. A new waltz, "The Druid's Prayer," will be presented, and Mr A. Mullinger has arranged a quartette from the works of Handel and Mendelssohn, which he calls "Clouds and Sunshine." "The Turkish' Patrol" is one of the most popular of band pieces, and. is being put on the programme by special request. The programme will be varied by vocal solos by Mr Gray, Mr F. Robinson. Miss E. Ball, Miss ■M. Ball, and Mr A. Mullinger will play Clement's., concert polka, "The Village Festival." Mr P. Reeves will also play a cornet solo, "Thora," with band accompaniment. A twostep, with sand dance and plantation chorus, will conclude the programme:

The winner in the race for business is the firm who supplies the best goods at the most reasonable prices. This we claim to do. It' will pay you to call at W. J. Martir's, the leading jeweller's. *

Councillor Carr should have been called to order by the Mayor last night for certain unparliamentary expressions which he used during his remarks on the Borough School bridge. It might be presumed from Councillor Carr's. expressions that he was speaking from facts, and it was clearly the duty of the Mayor to demand an explanation, as well as an apology, from Councillor Carr, for the words used were a decided insult to the chair. The Mayor showed decided weakness in allowing such a thing to pass, and still more so in not commenting upon it when given a load by Councillors Parker and Priddle. Of course, it is obvious that Councillor Carr was under the impression that the query raised by Councillor Priddle^ was an "attack-'upon himself, but this notwithstanding, he was not within his rights in making use of the expressions mentioned. His breach of etiquette is unpardonable, and just as much so is the laxity of the Mayor in not calling him to order, j

Gentlemen who appreciate good tailoring, should not miss the chance of seeing, Kirkcaldie's chief cutter, who will ibe in Blenheim next week for the purpose of fitting. The new season's tweeds can now be seen at the firm's agency in Blenheim, and gentJemen desirous of being fitted should call early and tweed also to arrange appointments. *

Previously to the termination of the Council meeting last night Councillor Priddle asked whether it was a ! fact that the engineer in charge of : the work of adding an extra span to the Borough School bridge had stated . that the bridge, when completed, would not be safe, and declined to take any responsibility in connection with it. Councillor Priddle pointed out that the Council would have to pay for the upkeep of the bridge, and ! would also be held responsible for any ', accidents which might occur through the bridge being unsound. He thought that, as the Council was paying up to £100 towards the addition ! of this extra span, it was entitled to ; know what was being done in the: matter. Councillors Adams and Carr, I members of the Lower Wairau Eiver j Board, which is carrying out this j work, defended the plans, and stated that it would be quite safe, and deprecated any attempt to cast any disparaging reflection upon the Board. They further stated that the opinion j of an expert had been obtained on the i strength of this span, and it was satis- I factory. In replying to Councillor Wiffen. Councillor Adams said that the opinion referred to was only a verbal one. Councillor Wiffen "objected to this mode of procedure, and * asked in conjunction with Council-! lors Priddle and Birch, that the Coun- ' cil be shown the plans of this work, i in order than an expert opinion ■ might be obtained on them. This was i agreed to, Councillors Carr and i Adams opposing the motion. _ i OBTAIN A PATENT. j New ideas, or improvements on ! existing arrangements. should be ! po+^nter!—provisionally, at any. rate. F-lTest details as to procedure, etc.. ! are contained in our pamphlet "Ad- i vice to Inventors." which will be < pns+erl free of oost on application to j T^NRY HUGHES. Patent A<Wt ! I^7 Feathfirston Street. Wellington.