LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 59, 10 March 1911, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The New Zealand Marine tnderwriters' Association has received cable advice to the effect) that the explosives by the Aotea are coming forward in the Kaikoura, and the balance of the sound cargo in th^ A'rawa, Kia Ora, and Tokomaru.

The date on which the Wa-iau bridge will be formally opened (says the Cheviot News) has iiot yet been definitely decided upon, but it -will probably be Friday, 24th inst. It is not quite certain whether the H« n. R. McKenziOj Minister for Public Works, will be able to attend.

Ladies, save your combings and have them made into any of the latest fashionable coittures, 2s 6d per ounceEvery description of hair work manufactured. Price list free.—Mrs Gw,« •Trafalgar Street, Nelson. * j

Twenty-nine domestics are included ill the list of passengers by the Ruahine, due in Wellington from London at the end of the week. Altogether there are && assisted immigrants—6l adults and 25 children— and besides the domestics above mentioned there are three farmers, two farm laborers, and fifteen wives rejoining their husbands.

Friday last being the thirty-sixth anniversary of the elevation of Mr Justice Williams to the Supreme Court Bench, the president of the Law Society expressed to his Honor the congratulations of the legal profession in Otago on the occasion, and expressed the hope that his stay in their midst might yet be extended for many years. His Honor was also congratulated personally by members'of the profession.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Messrs W. H. Macey and J. Reid, J.P's., judgment for plaintiff with costs, was granted in the undefended civil case W. B. Girling and Co. v. Joseph Hodson, on a claim of £1 Bs.

Th's schedules in connection with the Marlborough Horticultural Society's forthcoming show have been issued, and may be obtained from the business premises of Messrs Gibbons and Co., C. F. A. Whiteford, and A. R. Durrant.

Southerly weather is being experienced over the greater part of the Dominion to-day, while the barometric reading indicates a change. A heavy swell still continues at Cape Palliser, and there is a considerable sea at G-reymouth. The warmest

place at 9 o'clock this morning was New Plymouth with 68, and Nuggets, with 51, was coldest. In a week's time the public of Marlborough will be witnessing a struggle in one of the greatest gatherings of athletes ever seen in the Dominion. There should be some excellent races on Friday next, if the handicaps published on Monday are anything to go upon. It is to be hoped that the Hibernian Society will be favored with fine weather for^ their sports, because their enterprise is deserving of every reward.'

Hearing that a meeting of ratepayers was to be held in a. vacant shop in Market Street South last night, a reporter made his way there. Upon entering the building he was told by Councillor Carr that he had no right there. He explained that he heard that it was a meeting of ratepayers called to consider the drainage question, and he desired to report it. Councillor Carr replied that no one had sent for the reporter. Mr R. H. Smale explained that the meeting was of a semiprivate nature, and that those in attendance were present only by invitation. The reporter then withdrew, and the result of the meeting is not known.

During the month of Fobrvary 5,637,000 gallons'of vater were lifted by the pumps at the Lyobelton Borough Council's pumping station at Heathcote Valley into t»ie ma.i-i reservoir for the supply of l.yt'eltoti. This represented a decrease o1 9000 gallons as. compared with Lhe noriesponding month of last year, when. th«\ quantity pumped vas 6,'Jio,(/)0;'gfl:-! :lons; :" ■•■'' ' ;■■■.. .■■ / , :. - ; • -.■■ , '

At New Plymouth on Monday, in the Magistrate's Court, Walter Wilkes, a, solicitor of Waitara, who was arrested at Ashburton some days ago on a-1 charge of intending to fail to maintain his wife* offered to consent to an order to pay his wife 30s per week for maintenance, and to an order of separation. Orders were made accordingly, with, costs £4 18s, lid.

An interesting point was raised in a case heard before the Pa'merston magistrate on Monday, in which Catherine Wilson, of Shannon, was proceeded against for acting as a midwife while unregistered. Mr H. R. Cooper, in defence, contended that so long as a doctor was in charge of a case and present at child-birth, anyone could act as assistant. The police claimed that the Act was framed to protect women from unregistered midwives, and if Mr Cooper's contention was correct, the Act was a dead letter. The magistrate reserved his decision.

The Auckland yacht Viking* under charter to his Excellency the Governor, is how almost ready for sea. She has had a thorough overhaul from truck to keelson. All the beautiful mottled kauri panelling in the cabin ha® been re-polished, and the upholstering has been renewed. The standing gear has all been overhauled and renewed where wanted, and new running gear throughout. The hull has been painted black, with a broad' gold band, which gives her a very smart appearance. This is not the first time the Viking has been painted black, as some years ago she wore black for two or three seasons. There is a little more copper to go on.the l>ottom, which will then complete the overhaul, and as soon as the dock gate is in position she will be floated out ready for commission. She will carry a master., A.8., cook, and steward.

The fire at the shop in Alfred Street was a good opportunity for bargains in damaged goods, but now they are all gone, and there is nothing in the shop but new and fresh goods. There are, however, still bargains to be had from 300 "Best" high-grade English\built cycles at £6 10s, £8 10s, £10 10s, £15 10s. Second-hand cycles can be had at £1 10s to £5 10s. all in first-class order. All accessories at lowest prices in Blenheim. I buy direct, and can afford to sell at a minimum of profit. I have also roller skates, fishing tackle, guns and ammunition—E. H. Best, Alfred Street

Foxton possesses a , debt collector whose bold commercial methods would put mercantile or commercial agencies to shame (reports an exchange) He is original; decidedly so, A bicycle is brought into requisition on which is attached a notice triangular m shape and suspended from the front bar, which bears in bold letters the words "debt collector " T^e bicycle, when left outside a debtor's house, becomes a conspicuous and suggestive object. D

Kaiapoi boasts a youm? man who is almost amphibious and can live under water For a minute and a-half on Saturday, j., Hull remained swimming about the bottom of the swimming bath picking up tin discs three inches m diameter. When he had collected seventeen, he came to the surface, and some of those who could see him when below the clear water felt relieved that he had not sunk tor the last time.

A Wellington lady is said to have engaged an attractive-looking housemaid, who inquired, among other particulars, whether it was the custom to allow the servants to have a hot bath at night. She was assured that this was included in the comforts of the home. She arrived in the evening, ate a hearty supper, had her hot bath, and next morning was not to be found. All the attractive young person wanted was comfortable and inexpensive board and lodgings for the night.

The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of London has issued a writ against the Union Steam Ship Company, of New Zealand, in connectioii with the system of wireless telegraphy used on certain of the Company's, steamers. The system in question, which was installed on the Maitai and Aorangi at San Francisco by the United Wireless Company of the United States, is alleged to infringe certain patent rights of the Marconi Company. It is also understood (says The Dominion) that the Marconi Company will later proceed either against the New Zealand Government or the Australasian Wireless Company, or both, in connection with the setting up of wireless stations in New Zealand, on the ground of alleged infringement of patent rights.

In addressing a gathering at Lower Riccarton (Christchureh) on Saturday, afternoon, the Rev. G. W. J. Spence, President of the New Zealand Methoist Conference, said that there seemed to be a revival in the provision of Methodist churches throughout the Dominion. Discussions in!, the Conference indicated a rapid growth and development of the church, and its very success was in some respects a difficulty. The Conference had had to grapple with' problems' of a serious nature arising from the rapid growth of the cause in all parts of New . Zealan.3. He rejoiced that the Church was doing a.' grand work for the uplifting and blessing of the.community.

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The solemn function of initiating new members into the mysteries of the ancient Druids had just'been, completed at the meeting of Hollyi Lodge, Johnsonville, on Saturday, evening (reports The Post), when proceedings were suddenly terminated; by a report that the .residence of the secretary (Bro. M'Mahon) was on fire. From contemplation of things ancient to modern was a quick transition, and soon the Arch Druid and his retinue, and also visiting members from city lodges, were running down the road to render assistance. Nothing much could be done, however, as the house was completely enveloped in flames. The lodge resumed, and a vote of sympathy with Brb. M'MaEoni was passed, which was made practical by the collection of a substantial sum of money. All lodge records and a large quantity of stationery andl books were destroyed' in the fire.

NO MORE COLDS THIS SUMMER., Those little chills one takes in. summer often lead to very nasty, stubborn ccughs and colds. If you' have the slightest suspicion of a cold about you, it's wisest to procure a bottle of that sure and' splendid! remedy. Baxter's Lung Preserver, from your chemist to-day, and your trouble will vanish like smoke ueforo the wind. Price Is lOd at all chemists for the larger-sized bottle, which equals two of the smaller size.