LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 195, 17 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The Wairau River at Renwick is at present very low —as low as it was in the driest part of the summer.

The remaining few piles for the Wairau bridge at Renwick are expected to arrive any day. The contractors expect to have the bridge completed well within the contract time.

The Acclimatisation Conference this week resolved: "That the Government be recommended to open the shooting season each year, but for two months only, such two months to be fixed by the local

At the weekly auction sale of guaranteed eggs in Christchurch on Tuesday, the prices realised were:—First grade Is 3-Jd to Is 4d, second grade Is 3d, and duck eggs Is 3d to Is 3^d.

McFarlane advertises that Monday is the last day of sale. Bigger bargains than ever. Business sold.— Advt.

Mr G. C. Mayne, Secretary of the Kaikoura branch of the South Island Main Trunk Railway League, has received a telegram from the Prime Minister stating that he, will receive a deputation from Kaikoura re railway matters on any Saturday or Monday.

The Beautifying Society acknowledge the donation by Mr W. Pollard of a gate to be erected on the Henry Street frontage; and also subscriptions of £2 2s from the Blenheim Club, £1 Is from Mr Wt Pollard, and £l Is from Mr R. F. Goulter.

Perhaps you have some special engagement—have a headache and afraid to go. You needn't be. Steams' Headache Cure 'makes the going possible.—Advt. ,

Mr R. McCallum, M.P., wishes-to. know, from the Prime Minister whether he will during the present session formulate some, scheme or movement for the purpose of preventing the Mormons from inducing young girls to join their religion andCgoing to Utah.

In the course of the giving of evidence in a civil case heard by Mr R. S. Florance, S.M:, yesterday, a witness quoted an instance of tenderers for a certain work agreeing as to the prices ' they should submitj , the one tendering slightly higher than the otlfer. His Worship remarked that this evidence threw a sidelight on to the tendering system that had not a little interest for public bodies.

Fourteen applications have been received! by the Blenheim Beautifying Society for the position of caretaker. At the meeting on Thursday night a Committee consisting of Messrs Bartlett, WKiting, Smale, and Mrs Fred Redwood was set up to consider the applications and report to the Society. This Committee met last even^ ing! and' selected three applications for a final ballot. In the meantime arrangmeents have been made for the caretaking of the Society's work for one month. ,

One of the questions referred to the Magistrate in. a civil case; yesterday was as to the exact meaning of the phrase "find men" appearing in a contract. The point was as to whether the word "find" included the providoring of the men or merely meant the supplying of the necessary labor. An expert witness seemed to regard the phrase as containing some element of doubt, but was inclined to think that its interpretation should be confined to the act^of engagement, as local bodies did not, as a custom, undertake to "find" men in the sense of providing for their maintenance.

After spending a week going round Marlborough, Mr H. G. Hill, of the firm of Messrs Hill and1 Barton, Wellington, informed a Dominion representative that he was astounded at the progress dairying was making about Blenheim, and predictedl that in five years' time the industry would have increased tenfold. Mr Hill said thatI'what the Marlborough district principally required as an aid to its development was a larger measure of oloser land settlement, together with the improvement of the river and bar from harbor and flood relief points of view. ■'~

The sheep-worrying nuisance has been causing a good deal of concern in the Rediwoodtown district. Several instances have ooourred in which wandering dogs have mutilated and killed sheep, and poison and guns have been brought into general requisition. It is the practice to paddflok a* large number of sheep in the vicinity of tlae town a.t this time of the year, and the depi-edations of canines allowed' to roam at large are a constant source of anxiety and annoyance. Many of these canines are animals of little value and no practical merit, and it is particularly annoying that these mongrels should be allowed to work their own sweet will. If a dog is not worth keeping on the chain when its freedom means so_ much detriment to owners of stock it is not Worth keeping at all. J

Four degrees of frost were recorded Locally last night.

The Wellington firm of Griffiths and Co., which figured in a Court case this week, has no connection with Griffitliß and Son, of Blenheim.

On Monday (says the Southland Times) the 6.18 p.m. train, from Bluff ran into a mob of horses near Awarua siding, with the result that two of the animals were so injured that they had to be destroyed, and' another one also received a severe knocking about.

The 10th Mounted Regimental Band will render a programme of musio in Market Square this evening, and also at Rapaura to-morrow afternoon. At Rapaura a collection will be taken up to defray expenses, and the surplus money will be given to a benefit fund there.

Good progress is being made with the erection of Picton's new wharf, and the time is not far distant when it will provide accommodation for the shipping of the port (says the Press). A start has now been made with the work of reclaiming the site on which the new railway station is to be erected.

Charged with having been found at night in the Blenheim Gasworks, and with being a vagabond, a man named John Anglis, alias Angers, was sentenced by Mr R. S. Florance, S.M., to-day to one month's imprisonment at Picton. The sentence was passed after consideration of the prisoner s record, which comprised several convictions.

On an information of having failed to provide for an illegitimate child, a young man, who was brought back from Sydney by Constable Williams, appeared before Mr R. S. Florance, S.M., to-day. Mr C. H. Mills appeared for the complainant, and Mr S. P. McNab for the defendant, who resists the charge. On the application Of the -parties, the hearing was adjourned to the 22nd inst.

A meeting of the Marlborough Land and Railway League will be held on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of appointing delegates to. a large deputation which is to wait on the Prime Minister on Saturday next to advance the claims of the South Island Main Trunk Railway for a fuller measure of, Government support. ,-.•' •" ". ■ ■'.'.•/ ;':• ;..

Quite an important event in the history of Seddon took place last night; when the bachelors' ball was held in the Seddon Town Hall. The function was largely attended, many visitors from various parts of the district being present. An enjoyable evening was spent, a result which was brought about by the excellent arrangements made by the committee. Enlivening music was rendered by Perry's orchestra, while Misses O'Callaghan, Masters, and McCabe, arid Messrs .J. J Corry and P. Daly played extras.

Many views are held in connection with Sunday observance (says the Nelson Mail). Speaking at St. John's Church on Sunday last, Rev. W. Bauniber said that he could! well remember the day when not the slightest latitude was allowed, but whilst they had gained something from the change that had taken place, had they not lost something? The man who worked! either with his brain or his hands should guard the rights of the Sabbath, for if it was made a day of amusement the tendency was that it would soon become a day of work. Sunday was for a. day of rest, and a day for spiritual things. Man had g roved1 that rest to be essential-for is well-being. He would not say that exercise on the Sunday was wrong, provided that conditions during the week demanded it for physical wellbeing, and a work of mercy on the Sabbath was according to God's law. But how many people spent the Sunday purely in self-indulgence in visiting their friends, in golfing, playing cricket, gardening, patching up their fences, or building their sheds'! In these days, especially when so much time was availableduring, the week, there was no excuse.

A Blenheim correspondent writes to the editor of the New Zealaoid Times as follows:—Carter's trustees, who hold Hillersden and Wither runs, consisting of about 170,000 acres, met last Friday week and' have placed both, properties under offer to the Government on very efisy terms. It is understood that the trustees are willing to take Government debentures in payment. Hillersden run carries 45,----000 sheep and could be greatly improved, and there is at least 12j000 acres of good flat land facing the main toad. The Wither run is only two miles from Blenheim, and would make an ideal block to be settled as a fruit farm as it is sheltered and lies well to the north. The present Government's imaginary land tax will not benefit settlement in Marlborough, as, for instance, say Carter's trustees have over 50,000 sheep, cutting, say 71b per head of wool, one penny per 1b rise in wool would give them an increased revenue of £1500 per year. Apart from the assured rise in wool, all they have to do is to improve their flock, thus getting a larger yield of wool, or to improve the carrying capacity of their property, andl the land tax is paid many times over. The present land tax will have to be doubled before it will have any effect on the large estates here. I

Those with experience of "NAZOJL" in the treatment of sore throats, bronchitis and cold^ are its stnuuchest friends. Have- you tried it? Sold everywhere. Is 6d bottle of 60 doses.— Advt.

On Friday, the 30th inst., the annual concert and social gathering of the Seddon Presbyterian Church will be held at Seddon. Arrangements are being made to ensure the success of the gathering, which is expected to be even more enjoyable than those previously held in connection with this Church. " ■~

Never mind how bad the cold ia, a few doses of Tonking's Linseed Emulsion will cure it. In bottles, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 4s 6d.—Advt.

With regard to the proposed planting of the river-banks from Alfred Street to the Gasworks with cabbage trees, the Beautifying Society has appointed a deputation to interview the Lower Wairau River Board. The Board has stipulated that the trees must not be placed on the river side of the embankment, as they would be likely to impede the flow of floodwater ; but the Society points out that in all probability a road will be formed in the near future along the frontage of the river, and in such an event any trees planted along that line would have to be removed.

This is the last week of Kirkcaldie's winter sale, and some special bargains are to be secured, especially in sheetings, blankets, pillow slips, tow«ls, etc., etc. In fact everything, in their vast stores is discounted for cash. All parcels of drapery and clothing are delivered free in Blenheim at Wellington prices.:—Advt. '•

When the motion asking the Post-master-General _to institute a daily mail service with Christehurch, Via Parnassus, came before the Kaikoura A. and P. Meeting on Saturday, the President (Mr Maude) said that he understood that the present intention of the Department was to run a daily service between Kaikoura and Parnassus, and that the Waiau-Kaikoura service was to be a,bi-weekly one, and a gig to run in place of the coach. The mention of the daily service was welcome news, but there was a ton© of resentment at the suggested! curtailment of the "old road" service. No motion of protest, however, vras proposed (states the Star).

An account of the methods and work of the kindred body; in Palmerston North, has been given to- to* Blenheim Beautifying Society by the secretary, together with a number of photographs. r In' the Square aldne at Palmerstoij. North there are T64 seats, each of which cost about two guineas. These were all donated by the'citizens. In additiqn a number of townspeople have guaranteed annual subscriptions of one guinea each for a,. term, of three years, for. ih# beautifying of the town. When the last portion of the Square was taken in hand, and the lakelet and "rockery" were formed, the Council was ve.ry sympathetic, and made it aii condition that £200 should be raised privately. This was done, and the Council carried but the work at a cost of £625. The burgesses of Palineft ston North never complain of th« amount spent by the. Council on ihie beautifying of their town; the pubKe sentiment is all in favor of this man-, ncr of improvement. With regard! ier the streets, trees are planted eabh year on each side, and strongly Protected from wandering stock. Ts& planting and protection of eacK tree costs about 15s, aijd the Council assumes the responsibility' of its maintenance. .

In the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon two civil cases oocupiedl th« attention of Mr R. S. Florance; S;M. In the case F. Nosworthy v. Herbert Down.es, a claim for £2 6s 6dl, an application was made that an-. attachment order be made absolute as against Messrs Griffiths and Son,,subdebtors. The defendant, for whom Mr Churchward appeared, resisted^ the application, on the grounds that the goods sold by Griffiths and Soift were the property of his wife. His Worship dfismis&ed the application. In the case Michael Walsh v. the McKenzie Carrying Company, a claim was made for £90" for work done and wages due on a road formation contract carried out at ; Garluke^ ; The Company counter-claimed for £88 17s 6d for the us© of drays, rent, payment of cash/ toss o^ a horse, and! other it/ems* Mr C.H. Mills tappeared for the plaintiff,,and.Mr A- Rogers for the defendants. Evidence was given by the plaintiff and' George Boyce on the one side, and by F. Nosworthy and G. Goodman on the other, side. Hisi Worship reserved EaS |udgrment.'' " ' ■ ..■■■,....■ ; .

Ay meeting of the Beautifying: Society was' held on Thursday nignt/ there being present: Messrs R. S. Florence (in the chair), R. H. SmaJe r G. "Whiting, Mesdames Fi;ed Redwood, and it. McGallum, Miss M.'M." Brown, and' the secretary -(Mr'G. M. Spenoe). The secretary of the Levin Beautifying Society wrote asking .for information as to the operations of the local society, and this was order-: ed to be forwarded. Mr C. Batcheti j attended by invitation, and' .gave, in-. I foi-mation as to the probable cost of the fencing to be erected' along the High Street frontage of Seynicmr Square. It was resolved that a fence be construct-ed similar to the, one,/tobe placed on the Henry Street frontage. . Accounts were passed' for pay-: ment. including £1 15s for wages. The Works Committee reported onthe work done in the Square last Wednesday. It commented adversely on the meagre support acorded! by the public to the operations. Only about four workers were present. A winding path facing High Street was formed, during the afternoon. It.was resolved that some of the . cabbage trees donated by' Mr Hale be plantjed* in Seymour Square and the railway reserve. The secretary was instructed to invite by advertisement th« cooperation of persons willing to fom a working "bee" for the planting of the cabbage trees on the afternoon of" Saturday; the 24th mat.