LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLV, Issue 64, 16 March 1911, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

A Dunedin telegram states that welcome rain fell there last night, breaking up three months' drought.

Alexander Stewart was fined 5s for drunkenness and prohibited for 12 months by Mr Florance, S.M. 4 this morning.

George Sydney Kerr and Stanley Hyndman were convicted and discharged at the Magistrate's Court this morning for supplying boys under 16 years of age.with firearms.

Big bargains in dress goods at Hall's. Dress tweeds, including the new Harris tweeds, Is 6d to 2s per yard.—H. F. Hall.

For driving a horse and trap over the Alfred Street bridge at other than a walking pace, F. D. Monro was fined 5s by Mr ■ Florance, S.M., this morning.

Tha Wairau A team to play Marshlands on.Saturday will leave Market Square at 12 o'clock by drag for Marshlands, where' play will commence at one o'clock.

The* meeting of the Borough Council, fixed for to-morrow evening, has been postponed till Monday on account of the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

T. H. Horton, F. B. Farmar, W. Black, and Arthur Stuart were fined 5s each by Mr Florance, S.M., this morning for failing to register their' dogs. ~-■.■•

Two truancy cases came before Mr Florance, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court this morning, when James Draper and Bridget Reardon were fined respectively 5s and 2s for failing to comply with the Education Act.

The secretary of the grand national concert to be held in the Town Hall on St. Patrick's night states that everything is now in readiness for the occasion. There is a brisk run oh tickets. A rehearsal of the programme wad a great success. Those who attend the concert can rely upon hearing a musical treat.

Hall's magnificent display of new season's gcods is attracting hundreds of people daily. Everybody is invited, and no one pressed to buy. — H. F. Hall. .*.

Jeremiah O'Sullivan pleaded guilty before Mr Florance, S.M., this mornmg to a charge of being drunk and procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. The Magistrate imposed a fine of £1, with costs amounting to 7s. 11. Hendra was fined £1, with 19s costs, for procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order.

An outbreak of fire in some shop sweepings and shavings >at the rear of Mr W. Carr's premises in Market Street South was the cause of an alarm being given on the town hells last night at about 9.20 o'clock. The Fire Brigade ran out a lead of hose, and thoroughly soaked the rubbish, the firs having been extinguished by Mr Carr's own hose and water supply. No damage of any consequence was done. h

A first offending inebriate was convicted and discharged by Mr Morance, S.M., this morning.

■ A Sydney cablegram states that Papke, the boxer, has sailed for England.

Arthur Gifford Isbister was sentenced to three months' imprisonment at tho Wellington Magistrate's Court for cattle stealing.

We're open all day to-morrow (Friday) and we'll show you ladies' smart flannelette blouses at Is 6d. These goods are all worth 3s 6d.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company.

A Masterton telegram says that out of 78 applicants for the position of Tiwn Clerk and Engineer to the borough of Masterton James Archer, of Napier, formerly of Auckland, has been appointed.

In connection with the closing of the business premises on account of tlie Hibernian Sports, the names or Messrs Kirby Bros, and J. Taylor were omitted from the list already published.

As the Mokoia has had to transfer to the interstate trade as a result of the breakdown to the Aorangi, the Union Company have been compelled to abandon the proposed Easter cruise from Wellington to the Marlborough Sounds.

At Gore last week James S. Stirton broke the world's record for continuous piano-playing of 84i hours by thirty minutes. He started at 9.30 on Wednesday morning, continuing without a break till 10.30 on Saturday night.

At a meeting of the Christchurch Union Rowing Club on Tuesday night it was stated that the club's winnings at regattas this season amounted to £246 10s, a record in the annals of the club and also of amateur rowing in the Dominion.

The poor old Retailers' Association is like a jelly fish; it ha® no backbone. We'll be open all day to-mor-row (Friday), and we'll "fire out" long white lace curtains at Is lid, 2s lid, 3s. lid, and 4s 6d pair.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company.

t The Nelson Land Board which, is sitting, allotted over 1501 acres for pastoral purposes. There is keen demand for land, as dairying in the district has proved so successful. A large area is/ being cleared for the extension of dairying operations. , After being off duty for a week, "Pelorus Jack," the sportive white cetacean protected by an Order-in-Council, accompanied the Pateena on Tuesday across the entrance of Pelorus. Sound. The recent truancy of _ ''Jack" has caused keen disappointment of late to many passengers travelling between Nelson and Picton. ,

School children—growing children-— require constant attention—keep their body tissues well nourished— give them Steams' Wine of God Liver Extract—it gives them appetite—— strength, energy, and a clear brain.

"The court does not pay much attention to saints!" remarked the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, in the Supreme Court at Wellington on Tuesday apropos of a suggestion that no business would be taken on Friday, St. Patrick's Day. His Honor intimated that he would sit as usual on that day.

A number of Maoris journeyed to Wellington on Tuesday night by the Pateena from Picton and Nelson. They are proceeding to the Wairarapa to the big celebration which is to commence at Papawai on March 25, the chief events of which will be the unveiling of the memorial Tamahau Mahupuku, and discussion of the welfare of the Maori race generally.

Mrs Dutton, representative of the Dingo Medicine Company, Auckland (who has been ten years with that firm) is now here in our town to call on the local business people. One of their specialities is a line of eucalyptus called Dingo, which won the only diploma, of goldl medal against 500 otjxer kinds at the New Zealand International .-.Exhibition.

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A Press message from Palmerston states that replying toji request by # the Palmerston, North Liberal Asso-^ ciation that he would accept nomination in view of the retirement of Mr W. T. Woodi the late member, Mr Robert McNab last night informed the Association that he would stand for the seat at the approaching election.

On Monday Mr J. Duncan, M.P., sent the following telegram to the Acting-Minister for Lands:—"Marlbirough Land Board meeting to-mor-row. Trust you will not linger delay reappointment of Mr H. M. Reader. ■ I consider him the most capable man for the-position." The Acting-Minister (the Hon. D. Buddo) replied to the effecß that the appointment of a member of the Marlborough Land Board was still under consideration.

From January Ist to February 4th< 1911, there were 3129 single and 8408 return tickets issued on the PictonSeddon railway, making a total or 11,535, or 2825 less than tne corresponding period last year, whea ldr 360 were issued. In addition 25 season tickets were issued, as against 4D for the same period in 1910. The King's Own Juvenile Temple held their weekly meeting yesterday afternoon in the Orange Hall, bister R. Browne in the chair. After the business had been concluded .bro. Broome, from Seddon, spoke a few words to the children about the evils of drink. The item for the afternoon was "Temple Drill," which was enjoyed by all, after .which the temple was closed. It is stated that the proposal to abolish the bull's-eye target in connection with future meetings or tne New Zealand Rifle Association is likely to give an impetus to the Wairarapa Rifle Association.. This association, which holds its meetings just prior to the Trentham meeting, intends retaining the bull's-eye, and increasing its prizes considerably.

M. E. Champion, swimming at the Waitemata Club's carnival, held in. Auckland on Tuesday night, broke1 the New Zealand record for 100 yds (63 l-ssec) held by C. Bnce, ot Thorndon' Club, Wellington. He covered the distance in 61 4-ssec Champion's latest performance is his greatest achievement to date, either in the sprinting or long distance division. The Albert < Street baths provide for two turns in 100 yds, andl though this may have favored Champion, the swim cannot be styled as other than a splendid one._ This makes the fifth record which the Auckland crack' has established this year—looyds, 220 yds, 440 yds, 880 yds, and one mile.

Up till February 4th of this year the* traffic on the Picton-Seddon railway included 26,24 sheep, 36 cattle, three drays, five pigs, 1476 tons of chaff and lime, 241 tons of wool, 84 tons of firewood, 272 tons timber, 1340 tons grain, 504 tons general merchandise, "and 278 tons minerals, making a total tonnage of 4195. The number of pigs, sheep, etc., was 26,----768. In 1910 for the same period the total number of live stock carried was 21,184 and the tonnage of goods 3747. In the tonnage carried this year there is an increase on that handled for the corresponding period last year of 1448, while the live-stock carried this year totals 6032 more thani that carried in 1910. The revenueearned since the beginning of the year by this railway was £2319 11s as compared with £2389 3s 2d for the corresponding period last year. The' respective amounts which go to maker up this total, together with last year's amounts in parentheses, afe asfollows:—Passengers, £748 ss' 4d, (£920 18s lid); parcels, luggage/and! mails, £74 17s 8d (£74 13s 9d); goods, £X 354 18s lid, (£Tl7l); miscellaneous, £113 2s Id, (£194 17s 6d); rents and commissions, £28 7s, (£27 13s).

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 Englishbuilt cycles at £G 10s, £8 10s, £1(7 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.

Mr Gerald Latham, & Liverpool general broker, who died worth £9201, directed his trustees to see that his body was taken to its burial place "in McMath's brake or a similar vehicle." but under.no circumstances in a hearse. He left his interest in the goodwill of his business to his salesman.