LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 11, 13 January 1912, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

For picking oysters at Waikeke on Boxing Day a man was fined £2 15s. Delays are dangerous! You will be in danger of losing pounds if you delay your visit to H. F. Halls-sale.* The Dunedin City Engineer reports that the damage occasioned by the' recent North-east Valley floods amounts to close on £900.

Unbleached1 table damask, 101-1 j yard, at H..F. Hall's sale. At the Primitive Methodist Conference at Christ-church yesterday a! basis of union with the Methodist; Church was discussed and adopted. Ribbons, pure silk, 8 inches wide, • 4d yard, at H. F. Hall's sale. * The membership of the Maryborough: Shearers' Union has increas- j ed this season to nearly one hundred, j and it is anticipated that it will reach j that figure during the year. i Pure wool delaine blouses. Is lid. j fit H. F. Hall's sale. * i j A meeting of the Marlboroutfh ? Drivers' Industrial Union was held • last night, at which there was <a good j attendance. Preparations were marie i to take the dispute recently dealt ; with by the Conciliation into the Ar- | bitration Court. ! Is your step elastic? No reason ' why it should not be. Ste©rns? Wine of Cod Liver Extract gives/ you energy—lends a spirit and dash to your wallc and actions. *

The annual race meeting of the Nelson Trotting Club will be held on Wednesday, February 14. Nominations for all events close with the secretary, Mr John Glen, on Wednesday evening next. Bolt buckles. 3d each, at Hall's sale. *

On Saturday last what is believed 1 to b© the first of this season's barley reached Blenheim. This was a consignment of 1100 sacks of a first-class malting sample grown upon Mr F. M. Foster's Starborough .Estate. In the main, the barley in the Awatere has not suffered much from the late rains; but where any discoloration^is shown it is in the later cut gram, which was saturated before the. sap had hardened in the straw. Dress linens and poplins, 6d yard, at Hall's sale. * It was reported ia one of the leading weekly sporting journals this week that Mr Septor's horse Curator, the winner of the Greymouth Cup and other races oh the Coast this season, died on his way from the Ureymouth course to his box on Jamuary 2nd. It is pleasing to be ableto contradict this statement, which has no foundation whatever. Curator returned to Blenheim with his owner during the week, looking in good condition after his successful tour. Colored underskirts, 2s 6d each),^o.t Hall's sale. Lees work and better results if you use TAN-OL, the wonderful polisher and preserver of linoleums, floorcloths, amd tan boots. On sale everywhere, Is and 6d. A meeting of the Committee of the Marlborough Poultry Association was! held last night, Mr R. Wattiden (president) being in the chair. The question of the appointment of a judge was well discussed, and it was decided to write to two prominent judges in New Zealand1 and ask them if they would act. Mr D. A. Sturrock was appointed to judge the utility classes. Various sub-committees were appointed1 to carry out the- arrangements for the forthcoming Show, which promises •to be one of the most. successful yet held by the Association. Two new members were elected. White cambric chemises, Is 6d, at H. F, Ham* sale. *.. i A drink you ' oem enjoy: SHARLAND'S PURE FRUIT EXTRACTS are tasty and refreshing. One" bottle makes!loo drinks. Price, Is., * In -si. letter received by the Picton Road Board to-day, Mr H. J. Stace, ofßobinHood Bay, quoted a communication from Mr J. Duncan stating that the voto of £200 in which Mr St£fjoe was interested was mentioned in the appropriations n& being for the Bmch-White's Bay Road. Mr Stace said he took it that the vote, should be expended' in the vicinity of the iriil 'and on the track over the hill. In discussion members said their understanding, was that the vote was intendedfor expenditure on the Beach Road, iandl not on the hill. It was decided to wait for the reply to an inquiry sent forward by Mr Stace to the Minister for Public Works. White woven camisoles Is. at Hall's sale. ' *'

Thirst .-Reliever:- SHARLAND'B PORE FRUIT EXTRACTS make excellent cooling sunimer drinks. They, have the natural flavors of ripe fruit. One hundred drinks from a Is bottle.* Heavy rain fell throughout the district last night, and the weather has been showery to-day, the result being that harvesting operations have been again delayed. The wetness, however, has not so far been materially detrimental to outlying crops. , Duis ing the past week or so substantial progress has lieen made with th© saving of crops, land; the majority <>f them have been got in, many having having been put through th© threshing stage. The farmers have ' been agreeably surprised at the excellent condition in which the crops have come in after the extraordinary rainfall of I)ecer»ber. Grain that had been out in the stook for weeks and been continually drenched was found to be of a sound and clean description when, picked rp, from the ground. Eleven costume lengths, usual price 21s, at Hall's oale for 9s lid. * .The sun never sets on the British J&npire—neither does it on MarteJl's Brandy, for wherever Britishers are there D.lsK> is Mai-tell's. *. -'Much interest is being caused througtioat the - Dariiinioh by the original and admirable advertising 01 the Stand-Out Tea proprietary. The manager says: "Yes, our advertising is good, and our sales are increasing , enormously all the time. But the secret of successful sales still lies chiefly in the excellence of th© article sold. This brand of tea has been rather an enthusiasm of ours. We determined to see whether it was possible to put on the market a really pure high-grade Ceylon tea at a price that should bring it within the reach of th© average house.'ioldcr. "We have succeeded in proving thai;. Stand-out tea is fine Ceylon, and it is pure Ceylon of the highest grade, procurable. Our advertisements are worthy 'of the article, and it is the article that makes sales." The "Stand-Out" guinea winner for the pasi^ week is announced iii our advertising columns. Each.'week -someone or other gets a r,iunea; it might as well be you. T<:st your skill. " * Hall's sale for everything you require in drapery or-clothing. * The attractive Christmas double number of tho Windsor Magazine j contains complete stories b3 r E. F. Benson, Eden Phillpotts, S. Mac- j riaughtan, Justus Miles Forman, j Robert Barr, Halliwell Sutcliffe, ! Barry Pairi, H. B. Marriott Watson, • and other accomplished authors. Tho j colored plates of the number include not only masterpieces of modern art (by Milli is, Holman Hunt, Seymour

I Lucas, Stanhope, Forbes, Stacy Marks T. C. Gotch, and other distinguished painters; but also portraits of leading actors in Shaksperian and other ; roles, finely-printed in colors. The articles include some very interesting further reminiscences by Ellen Terry, < which are accompanied by many portraits and scenes representing famous players and productions; and the ! valuable series. "England's Story in Portrait and Picture," is continued with sixteen plates illustrating "the spacious days of great Elizabeth." .The fine art feature of the number is a survey of the treasures of the Manchester City Art Galledy, which includes reproductions of many of the vnost famous pictures of modern artists. Men's boater straw hats, 2s lid, et Hall's sale; usual price, 6s 6d. * Let us figure on your plumbing work. Don't hand out your contractto the first man you meet. Just tell us what you want done, and let us figure out for you the lowest cost +or the proper kind of work.—F. W. Adams, Market Street, Blenheim. fi

A first offender in drunkenness was eonvicte/i and discharged in the Police Court this morning.

An outing h not complete without! Mattell's Three Star Brandy. ""

At the Ashburton Magistrate's Court yesterday Mr E. P. Lee, Member for Oamaru, successfully defended himself on a charge of motoring oveir the Ashburton traffic bridge at an excessive speed. <

McForlane'si Summer Sale.—Diresa lengths 2s lid. under vests 6d, combines 3s lid, linen dress skirts os 6d, cloth skirts 6s lid, gloves 3d. '*-

The magisterial inquiry into tl"* circumstances surrounding the wreck! of the Jane Douglas will be held ati Nelson to-day. Captain Grey, of Wollington, and Captain McNab, of Netson, have been appointed nautical assessors.

A famous doctor says in Country Life that three-fourths' of the colics, typhoids, and summer diarrhoeas generally atributed to the heat are: due to the poisons spread by flies.. Flies cannot live where "Mortem* is used. Get a tin from your grocer. '*>

During the month of December the quantity and value of exports from Picton and Wairau that passed through the Customs were as foilows;: —Butter 27cwt, value £143: cheese, 732 cwt. (£2049); hemp, 22 tons (£239); tow, 4 tons (£30); tinn ber, 533,433 sup. feet (£2052).

Any make of car, be it English on American, can be supplied by Birch's for £50 to £150 less than iany firm: in New Zealand will supply at fop the same oar, no matter what make! is required. Rega!, best American oar, £286 to £450. First-class car for biro at Biroh's Garage. *

Mr A. E. Brunette, owner and! licensee of the Grosvenor Hotel, haa disposed of that property to Mr J., Cumin, of the Terminus Hotel, Wellington. The conduct of the Grosvenor by Mr and Mrs Brunette has been of a high order, and their retirement from the popular hostelry] will be regretted by many friends.

For the next few weeks we will ba hearing the old familiar, .saying,-- ---' 'What shall I give So-and-So for Christmas?" Our advice, is to go1 straight to .Kirkcaldie's showrooni \n the N*ew Street^ for they are mak-, iiig a special' show •of novelties ancl! fliricy goods for the Christmas trade.?' where yim are sujre to &cc something;* yfau like. !' : •-.-'■ :-' ■'- ; '. -':,■; '"v .*■:

iThe deliberations of the Picton.': Road Board were carried on im the; t Council Chamber this morning to the' aoeompaniment of incessant hammer-] ing done by about i half-a-dozen car-*' penters engaged in the work of building the new portion of the Literary Institute. The Chairman went to the door and asked the nearest carpenteri to put a pad on his hammer; but the appeal had no effect, and the members had to take advantage of intervals ;in the banging and clattering^ At one stage somebody outside addedr to the din by.ringing an auctioneer's! hand-bell, and that was nearly a finishing stroke.

Even if you ore twisted into knots with Rheumatism there is a sure an<l permanent cure in RHEUMO. This splendid1 remedy restores health by driving out the excess uric acid in the1 blood. If you are a sufferer try RHEUMO. 2s 6d and 4s 6d everywhere. 5

In the matter of temperature New1 Zealand this morning surpassed itself. Oisborne, with a reading of 7-\ Ivas, created a, record for this year,; but other warm" towns were Napier (72), Auckland (70), Russell (69), and Blenheim (68); while 53 at Ihinediu was the lowest reading. Heavy raiii! during the night was reported from several towns, 29 points falling at Wellington. The sea was rough nfi Farewell Spit and Kaipara, while tides were moderate and the barometer low. No communication was' received from Stephen's Island, owing to the line being down.

At the big Christchurch wool sales the auctioneers reported that "a number of choice lots received full attention and competition from tho Dominion mills. In most oases tho choicest half-breds went to the local woollen mills." That's the quality wool KAIAPOI goods are made of. Support the country that supportf you. by purchasing KAIAPOI goods: *

The swimming championship of i>be local post and telegraph office cnrar 25 yards took place this morning. Tliea-e were about 18 competitors, and consequently the race was.'run in two heats. The first heat resulted 'in a. win for J. Elliott (3sec.), with A. Dunokley- (3sec;) ■ and G. Fitzgerald (lOsee.). second and third i-espec-.. timely, slightly ahead of Orams, who made a, dasli over the last few yards, and narrowly missed being placed. HL Lucas (2sec) won the second heat, while J. Maher (49ee) and H. Bottrell (4sec) tied', for second place. , Tlio final was notable for a- struggle between Elliott a-nd Fitzgerald, the former winning, with Maher third.

_Did you notice the report about th«s big Christchurch wool sale held the other day? It-stated: "Last month there were only a few lots (of merino) on offer, and these were hot muck sought after. Pricos were-, disappointing. Yesterday the local mills came to the rescue, and vnv merino offered brought its full value." There's another reason why you should buy KAIAPOI Clothing. Keep your money circulating here. *

Lord Roberts-is "fight-ing very har;cf to secure compulsory service for the citizen soldieis of Great "'Britain. Some time 'or other England may come to grips with some other nation, and trained soldiers will be needed. Numbers will tell, but the quality will count most. It is because quality is essential that Crescent Blend Tea is so widely popular. It is a goo<l tea-, and good all the time. Try it. *■