LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 69, 23 March 1914, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

One degree of frost was recorded on the grass during Saturday nighjfc, and last night the thermometer dropped to 34—-two degrees above freezing-point, , Husbands, bring your wives; you will fit out for the winter at half-cost at O'Neill's auction sale, Murray and Co.'s to-morrow at 11 sharp.—Advt. The Wanganui carnival, which closed on Saturday night, proved an ■astonishing success. The election of a queen realised £1200. Afternoon and evening fetes brought the total receipts to orer £2000.—Press Association. Mothers with families, you'll fit the J&ds out for nothing at O'Neill's drapery auction sale to-morrow.— Adv|t. A correspondent writes:—'-'I see by your paper you have a sheep-dog for sale. If not sold, please ring up. P.B.—Or tell him to write." The correspondent's address will be supplied if the sheep-dog, on reading these lmes, will communicate with this office, either by letter or by telephone. 500 assorted parcels at O'Neill's drapery auction sale to-morrow, 11 o'clock. No reserve.—Advt.

The Government has received from the Colonial Office a communication warning New Zealanders against ohe operations of a Continental gang wHch is woi'king what is known as the Spanish swindle, in which a proposal is made to transfer to a dupe a fortune and a military pension in Spain on receipt of £100. Bachelors treated likie married folk at O'Neill's drapery sale to-morrow.-— Advt. An Auckland Press Association itelegram states that in the Exhibition

awards L. D. Ward and Co., Invercargill, were .awarded first for piano of New Zealand manufacture; the Colonial Sugar Company was awarded first and special for sugarcane growing, raw - and refined; the Department of Agriculture' at Fiji received first for collection of island products; (the Fijian Government first and special for general exhibits, and the Visara .Estate at Suva first for

sisal hemp. .Wives, bring your mothers; they want warm clothing for winter. O'Neill's drapery auction sale to-mor-row.—Advt. ; Speaking at Pongoroa the Hon. Mr Fisher said that one person who had disturbed his meeting at Wellington had written to "him seating .that neither he nor the Hon. Mr Herdinah would be allowed to address a meeting in Wellington until after the general elections were over. That did not alarm him. If any one deserved the thanks of the people of New Zealand (the Hon. Mr Herdman did. He had stood firm and had facetT the

situation.'Whatever his future career might be Mr Fisher would always consider that Mr Herdman was entitled to tho thanks of the community for his action.—Press Association. j Prospective married couples, you'll I furnish at half-price at drapery sale j to-morrow.—Advt. Unfavorable weather, together witih tides equally unfavorable, has been responsible for a considerable setback in the work of repairing the cables in Cook Strait' (says the Wellington Post). To be carried out successfully and expeditiously, this work requires to be done in clear, fine weather, and the state of "the tides has to be reckoned' wi^h. The Tutanekai, which left port last Thursday week;, has on this occasion had a particularly bad run of luck, but although tho work has not been completed, she hias covered quite a good deal of cable that required attention. The vessel came to the wharf on Friday to take in a fresh supply of water, and sailed again, at 4.5 p.m. She anchored in Worser Bay to a-waifc a favorable opportunity to proceed with her work. Since Thursday week the Tutanekai has had to put. into ! Worser Bay on quite a number of ocr casions. J. O'Neill's new goods will all be here this week.—Advt. A rumor was current in the city on _ Friday morning! (states The Dominion) to the effect that Mr T M. Wilford was to contest the Mayoralty at the forthcoming eleo tion. At 7 o'clock in the evening Mr Wilford was communicated with by! telephone, and1 the following conversation took place: "We have heard that you will be a candidate for the Mayoralty- "Mr Wilford: "Good I morning." ''You wouldn't care to say anything one wav or the other P"- Mr Wilford: "Good morning" "All .rieht. thank yon." Mr Wilford: i "Right, oh.' , . ' Ajl . r ™,. o(K i s at j O'Neill's this week.—Adv(t.

A record shipment of export apples will be taken to South Amarie* by the Shaw, Savill steamer Rangatira, which leaves Wellington next Saturday. The consignment amounts to between 12 000 and 14,000 eases, all trom the Motueka district. i"? 0?'*^*?"86 *1 Murray and Co. will t fSfe nee °* goods paroteeed by J. O'Neill from W. F. !&»<« at their rooms, High Street, to-morrow at 11 a.m.—-Advt.

. The steamer Wakata landed the first instalment of the cylinders for the Hapuku bridge works on Wednesday morning (states the Kaikjoura Star) Each one of the four parts knded weighs 30 cwt., aHd are iSrge, cumbersome articles to handle. An air-lock, weighing some 2 tons 15 owt. was also landed for : tho works. Cases and cases of nioe fresh goods —Adns eyery day at J" w> °'N^-K-

™'}t I? eetlnS. of represent mg Labor unions was held at Dunedin the other night to coiwider the question ot devising means of consolida»Si;f ab°r o ln regard *° Political %£?•*. ,Over twenty unions were represented, and it was decided to alfarm the principle of forming such a political body. f^/v^S/ an£ u P-to-da^ goods at J. O'Neill's this week—Advt! D^r y i in various parts of tne Otaki district are recognising the benefit of^ensilage as a food for their tierds, and at Moutoa this is especially noticeable. It is not only a milkproducer but acts beneficially on cows. Ensilage is quickly taking the place of maize and green oat crops, while silos are also being secured two already being imported m the district—one at Weraroa, and the .other at Shannon. The prejudice against ensilage is gradually being broken down, and in the course of a tew years it is highly probable that ensilage will supersede other winter reed on many farms. . Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., are now showing their'new season's goods at their agency, Queen Street, Slenneun, including millinery, costumes blouses, coats, etc., etc. The firm cordially invite an early inspection— Advt. «}% Hodder, writing as _A New Zealander with over Twenty Years Residence in London," complains of the lack of Captain Cook memorials m the metropolis He says: "Being descended from Captain Cook, having even killed wild pigs descended from those he let loose in New Zealand^ I natux^aUy have searched! here for some statue of my forbears. Apparently it requires the personal outcry of the direct descendants of the pioneers to call attention to a general oversight—if not a lack of Imperial breeding which may even now be construed as a menace to the spirit of Imperial unity." The famous "Roslyn" writing pads, obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and la each.-— Adrt. An impression appears to have got abroad that^ at the initiation oi" the Defence scneme, it was onicially stated that those members of ;the force who were of the age of 21 years o(r thereabouts would be free from service when they reached the age of 23 years. That impression is due to a misunderstanding of the regula-

turns, which provide for the transfer to the reserve by a Commanding Officer, with the approval of District Headquarters, of men before they reach the age, of 25, provided that they have completed not less than four, years' service in the Territorial farces, have reached the first-class standard of efficiency, and have been certified as of good character throughout ; their Senior Gadet and Territorial service. Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.—Advt.

In going through his correspondence in WelUngton on Tuesday last, Sir Paul Dufault, the French-Cana-dian tenor, came across a begging letter of an unusual character. The writer demanded that Mr Dufault should forward him at once a sum of money, otherwise he (the writer) must and would "put an end to his miserable existence." Mr Dufault knows the world fairly well, and his: com-

merit on the letter was very brief, "It is an old trick, that sometimes come® off," said he. "The only thing that never comes off is the /end to a miserable existence.' The writer iust keeps on at his'letter-writing. It's a great old game in America. .'lf your eyes trouble you, consult Coote and Sandstein, ophthalmic opticians, 313. Lambton Quay (opposite Bank of New Zealand), Wellington. Eighteen years' practical English and Colonial experience. London, certificates. Consultation free. Nojte: Visits will be made to Blenheim every quarter. Dates will be advertised later.—Advt.

Base ingratitude for a charitable act was alleged against a man in the Wellington Magistrate's Court on Friday, before Mr D. G. Cooper, S.M. (reporjts the Post). Harry Spooner, . with a. record of about sixty previous convictions, was charged with breaking and entering the residence of Archbishop- Redwood, and stealing therefrom an umbrella and' hat. Inspector Hendrey stated that the accused, who was a well-known member or the criminal class, met the Rev. Ffvther Hiokson, and solicited alms from him. Father Hickson told him that if he went to the Presbytery at 4 p.m. he would see what could be ; done for him. The accused went as I directed, but, unseen, entered the rresbytery and stole the articles meni <tioned m the information. He was tound leaving the premises wearing the hat and carrying the umbrella. When questioned, he alleged.that the articles had been given him. As his statement lacked verification, he was handed over to the police. At the suggestion of the Inspector, the charge was reduced to one of theft Ihe accused pleaded guilty, stating that he was drunk at the time. A sentence of one month's imprisonment was imposed. Health is the natural state of everybody. If you are not well it is your own fault (hereditary troubles excepted). Indigestion is the source of many ills, and <the individual with chronic indigestion can usually brine the blame home to himself. All sufferers from stomach troubles will be well advised to use Baxter's Pills for indigestion, because they have been provedeffective and safe. Your chemist or grocer can supply you, or order them by post direct, Is 6d box asw&jjgSws? °°' Cheraiste: Men may come and men may So TaVat* T? fW^ be a host of TAN-OL enthusiasts. When a rattling; good polish like TAN-OL i s on -t£" nr-^t women hold on to it". No bettor door shine than TAN-OL!—Advt

Mr J. J. Cony was addressing the= meeting of barley and chaff grower^, jvhen he was informed of the outbreaks of fire which destroyed his firm'Slargek gram store, with all its closely-packed contents on Saturday afternoonV He' composedly remarked that the gathering would at once appreciate the 'need tor his immediate departure, and h<* would not stop to ask for an apology; ror bis absence. T> No. 10 is a sure winner.—Adrt. . The name of Mr William Blick wasmadTertently omitted from the articleappearing on Saturday in which Mr iJ£ Ivory, junr., made reference tothe superior advantages of the Marlborough district for fruit-growme Mir I Irory^ remarked that never had ha seen the equal of the Jonathan apples^ in tne orchards of Messrs W. BHck anl °i ,Holdaway- In Mr Blick'sorchard he saw a crop of <that fantous- ™%!? ri KP?l e S ulte unsurpassafile asregards both color and quality. A word in season to all who nave'a. Tuesday, reports the TimaruffitaM ffsssejssssz People ask, What is No. 10?—Advt fte *_ for "Advice to SJL&." F&l,*? Hen 2 Hughe *' I^LTW7 r Tlie .following incident is .vouched Northern Advocate- At a smaU ™ tlement not very far from Whan^l r°™B the iymj he started™ rJJr t& fiS/r 86' P>* *« tie end o* «i }$ r?"«WB* «"J the scmoe conSSS^SSJ*"* *••*--*' We like the "K. & G." brand ol g> styk, and jery durabliT. ki vZu? X CS^d,? 6"B-&(}"b™* r . TAN-OIA-the preserving polish in? £ q?M i ffir is now pnt «pvSS: il itnki » and, cr? amy and is more"get--S5&. Sce^Jltf 1 than * AiSll^ 8 at lunteheon to th©> eSS^ n M^t^bT S suggesting that New Zealand teamsshoula be sent to Australia morl ciation with the best Australian idea that the other, men.-were . somuch better than themselves Th<* Australian team now touring the* Dominion was a fine one, but therewas a tendency on the part of th» fe+w h« Pi ayed a ßainst it to think, ot that fact too. much, to the detriment of their play. But-when NewZealand players mixed with Australian players more they would not attach so much weight to the superiority, real or fancied of thelatter Mixing with them, both on and off the field, would give the NewZealand cricketers more confidence in themselves. Less than a ha'penny a dose! ,And! every dose does you good. "NAZOL,"' the famous cold and cough cure, costs, only Is 6d per bottle of 60 doses.— Advt. . '^DISCRETION IN SEEBCH ** 3"! *ter'tnan eloquence."—Both' areembodied m the simple words^ "Marwi ii» Oro ™c—that's yours?" MarteU s Brandy—the connoisseur* OnOKJ©.—AuTE.