LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 70, 24 March 1914, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

It is reported that the caterpillar pest is playing havoc with the chrysanthemums in several parts of the Marlborough district.

A slight shock of earthquake was experienced in Blenheim about a quarter of an hour after midnight last night. Masterton also reports the shake.

New goods opening up at Thomas's, ex Ruapehu.—Advt.

The Hibernian Sports Committee have booked St. Patrick's Hall for the night of Wednesday, April 15th, when they will hold a social and euchre tournament. Music will-s.be supplied by Perry's orchestra.

At the Greymouth Boxing Association's tournament oh Saturday night, Cook and Hegarty'drew for the professional light-weight championship. The match went the full fifteen rounds and was splendidly contested. Mr T. Tracy, of Wellington, was referee.

• New goods at J. O'Neill's this week.—Advt.

As a result of a petition by a number of ratepayers, submitted by Mr C. G. Rhimes to the Havelock Town Board, & poll was taken, on Thursday on. the question whether the rating should be on the improved or the unimproved value. The result of the poll was in favor of rating on the unimproved value by 40 votes to 10.

A Napier Press Association telegram received this afternoon, gives the important information that the annual collection, in aid of the hospital has produced up to the present list 24s lOd, and goes on to say that there ar« still a number of outside contributions coming in. Money must be preiity tight in Napier!

Cases of new goods arriving every day at J. O'Neill's.—Advt. - '; *■■

Sir Joseph Ward has: sent thevfoilowing; reply to Mr Hiram Hunter; president of the, Social ■•■.Democratic party- at Christchurch, in ■reference to the newt .Liberal-Labor Federation •in' that city: "In reply:to your telegram you may conduct your business as you think best. I have no right directly or indirectly to ; interfere with decisions of yourself or any other section of tibie community."

All the very latest goods in jackets, costumes, o,tc. y at J. O'Neill's this wefek.—Advt.

A young man named Storey was brought before the Court at Auckland yesterday charged with persisting in sending letters to a young lady, addressing hei- in most endearing terms, in spite of the fact that none of his letters were answered. CounseL for Storey admitted the facts, and the magistrate ordered Storey, to find a surety of £25 that he would, not repeat? the offence.—Press Association.

J: O'Neill's new goods will all be here by Saturday.—Advt. '

The quarterly "P.S.A." was held on Sunday afternoon jin Wesley Church, and was well attended, many visitors from other, churches being present. The Rev. T. R. Richards gave an interesting and instructive address on. "Wesley and his Century," which was much appreciated by alt present. Solos were ipleaisihgly renw dered by Mrs G. Litchfield and Mr Collier.

Watson's No. 10 is very old and mellow.—Advt.

_ The deer-shooting season this year has every promise of being a success, there being an abundance of animals in good condition. The season, for red deer^ lasts for a "month, from March 2o to April 25, in the Rotorua, Whakatane, Wairoa, Mahia^ and Hawkes bay districts. In the Nelson and Marlborough: districts the season extends from the end of February % £x d xof-' A Pri1' in Waitaki (North. Otagp) from April 1 to May 20, and in Southland from April 1 to April 30. Fallow deer in the Wanganui district may be shot between April 1 and May 15.

-The famous "Rpslyn?'. writing pads^ obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at, 6d and Is each.— Adrt. ■..".■. , ; ;.. '■. .■ • :../.. . \

It is intended, that :"The Winter. Larmvad promoted in aid of the iunds of the Tenth Mounted Regimental Band shall be a decidedly novel function throughout, and although in the main it ivill resemble a bazaar several hovel features will be introduced. The chief of these will probably be the "Queen of the Carnival competition, which has been so suocesstuJly conducted: in other parts ot the Dominion. A meetdng1 of ladies and, gentlemen interested in the project been convened to. take place in the. band-room (Iremonger's HallV at 8 o'clock to-night.

If your eyes trouble you, consult Coote and Sandstein, ophthalmic opticians, 348, Lambton Quay (opposite Bank of New Zealand), Weli£ g^"' W 1*66" years' practical Bnghsh and Colonial experience. Lonat°s certificates. Consultation free. No(te: Visits will be made to Blenheim every quarter. Dates, will be advertised Jater.—Advt. ■

No 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, • but is worth the money.—Advt. . i

+7-n? X w°? suggestion that the Wairau. Hospital Board should^ endeavor to raise on its own grounds the vegetables and dairy product| required by the institution^ it to note the following iS V\t c T^ ly- hilh <>f the hospS March 1" st, m^M^r I^^ 103 |io4 18s 4 b MutL, 2 °ti 7 t;, £76 17s; meat, £96: fish noultrv £36 The trade expenditure on vege^ tables was of course, materially lessened by the production from the hos" pital garden m which very f air re _ suits are achieved. The Supply aothan those for the last, financial year, as they apply to a pedod during whicn Patients passed through the instittf,

Eight sections in tihe Opouri Valley,, Marlborough, are-offered for sale or selection on May 11th. They range in area from 228 to 884 acres, and comprise land irom v?hich the practicable milling-timber has bewn removed. The cash purchase prices are from £500 to £1300; the half-yearly rents under the . ooeupation-with-right-of-purchase tenure from £12 10s to £32 IQs; and the half-yearly rents under renewable lease from £10 to £26.

We like the "R. & Q.y brand «l hate and caps yerj much. They are lem comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style, and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the "R. & G." brand every time.—Adyt.

General orders recently issued by the Defence Department state tihat the 10th (Nelson) Mounted Regiment —minus the B. squadron—H. Battery N.Z.F.A., 12th (Nelson) Regiment, and B. section No. 3 Field Ambulance will concentrate at Tapawera for camping an^l instruction purposes from April 23rd to May sth. Portions of the above units undergoing seven days' training in camp will join on April 27th. Colonel R. A. Chaffey. V.D., will be in charge of the camp. A. casual camp, if necessary, will be held at Tapawera from Bth to 20th May, but it is stipulated that the names of all absentees without leave are to be handed to the police within one week of the conclusion of camp. Total exemption from training in camp may be given only on the production of a medical certificate.

Xirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd.. are now showing their new season's goods at their agency, Queen Street, Blenheim, including millinwy, costumes blouses coats, etc., etc. The firm cordially invite an early inspection.— Adrt.

A vigorous campaign against the irritating noises which arise from squeaky <md defective vehicle brakes and assail the ears of city pedestrians has been commenced by the Melbourn© City. Council. Quite recently the Council passed a by-law styled the squeaky brakes by-law," to enable it to deal with offenders, and the first batch of prosecutions was heard one day last week. Strangely enough, the first driver to be dealt with Avas named Melody. The evifdenee -of thp 'Councils inspector showed that Melody Is brakes caused a harshf and inharmonious .noise that was not at all pleasant or sweet to the-ear: 1 Mr F. G. Wood, who appeared :for: the^Cprporaition^ said tho Caty Council desireS to suppress the j street noises, one of the worst of | which was created by squeaky brakes. As the prosecutions were the first of the kind, leniency was extended the defendants by , the Bench, seven of them being-fined 10s, and the other two ss. ;

Be on a winner, and try the lucky No. 10.—Advt.

In view of the misapprehension which appears to exist in regard to the-correct postage payable on newspapers addressed to the Australian Commonwealth and to the TJnited States of. America, the following is published for general information:— The rate of postage payable on newspapers, printed and published in New •Zealand, addressed to the Commonwealth, of Australia is Id for each not exceeding 20ozs. in weight v For newspaper exceeding 20 ozs. an extra charge of id for each ; additional 10- ozs. or fraction thereof is also payable. The following are the rates on newspapers to the United States of America: For each newspaper ldl for the first 4ozs. and'^d for each 'additional 2 ozs. pr> fraction thereof, v These rates also apply generally to newspapers which are notrpiinted and published in New ZeaI land.

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 bring 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 proved and safe. Your chemist or grocer can supply you, or order them by post direct, Is 6d box, from J. Baxter and Co., Chemists, Christchurch.—Advt. :

Speaking at Hokitika on Saturday evening to a large audience, the Prune Minister threw an interesting sidelight on the, Strike Conference, which failed' to secure a settlement :of the recent difficulty in; its early stages. "We held conferences," Me said, ' 'over which I presided, but M& could not secure any agreement, and you would not be surprised that* we failed! if you had heard some of the things r that were said to me in that conference. I was told that if; I did not secure a rott'cment within two or three days, then the streets of Wellington, would run Ted with blood; that the red: flag of Socialism would V over Parliament Buildings, and that-New Zealand would be the first {socialistic Republic of the world Of course," added the Prime Minister, .this was all 'hot air,' and no attention was <paid to it. It shows, however, how impossible it had been to complete satisfactory negotiations'."

Tour Own Invention.—That little contrivance of your own that you are using in the workroom or home—that you find such a time-saver in your work. Call and tell us about it, or write for "Advice to Inventors." *ree from Henry Hughes, Ltd., 157 Featherston Street, Wellington.— Advt.

The splendid prices winch have ruledi for pork and bacon pigs during the present season have led to a great demand for weaners and young pigs generally, and high prices for such have been the order (writes the New Zealand Herald's Lower 'Waikato correspondent). Local breeders have not been able to supply the demand, and orders have had to be fulfilled by supplies from outside sources. -vWlhen the demand was at. its greatest, many dairymen found, to their dismay, that orders could not be executed either by local or outside markets, and, in consequence, they hare been-unable to produce all the bacon which their output ot milk would have maintained. In consequence of the shortage of supplies, which was also a pronounced factor two seasons back, many small dairy farmers who have not hitherto gone in for the breeding of pigs, have not- determined to engage in this branch of farming, and a large number of the best breeds of sows have lately been obtained from the South Island and other centres, for breeding purposes next season.

In. a. case in. which a parent was charged with having failed to send &.M., at Feilding last week, defivered an important decision. The Awahuri School Committee granted the pupi] an exemption certificate from attendance one arternoon in each week tc enable him to attend a music lesson eight miles away. Defendant argued that music lessons constituted educa> tion, and, oven if they did not, nvasi< cam© under the clause allowing th< com'mitfcee to grant exemption on account of sickness, bad weather o] other sufficient reasons. His Worshit ruled that music did not come trndei the category of "other sufficiem ireasons," and stated that the Schoo Committee had exceeded it authority. As tliis was a test oaa a minimum fine only would b< inflicted.

A word in season, to all who have ; cold, cough, sore throat, influenaa, o bronchial trouble—take; "NAZOL! and get immediate reliefl 60 dose for ls,6d.—Advfc. H

The Dunedin newspapers -last wee] received quite a sheaf of indignan Sotests against the proposal of th . jal bakers to hold their annual oui mg on Sunday. The clergy tool united and very pronounced^ actio: with the object of preventing thi attempt to desecrate the Sabbatl The president of the- union,x%he: interviewed, stated that his unib1 had been forced to take Sunday o be debai-red from holding a picnic He blamed a number of th employers who had refused to giv the men Saturday as their picnic aaj the only really suitable day. Mem bera of tho union regretted bein forced to take Sunday for holdin their picnic.

TAN-CXL—the preserving polish i liquid form—is now put up in tins. 3 is thick and creamy and i 3 more'"ge atable" and less wasteful than i bottles. Price Is.—Advt.

An amusing incident occurred i Princess Street, Dunedin, at lunc tune the other day. A lad was ridin a bicycle up the hill from Rattra Street, and just as he reached tt level ground near the top of'Dowlin Street, he was seen to fall to ti ground. For some moments he st ill an» undignified posture on ,tt street, making desperate attempts 1 ,? c. himself i u.ts his machine, bi all m vain. a .-jnall crowd of spe« tators commenued to collect, and tl young man's . embarrassment wj obviously increasing to an almo: painful degree. Finally, a passer-t volunteered assistance, and, by cv tmg a piece out of the foot of tl young man's .trousers—ho had e-v dently been riding without clipsreleased him from the fond grip < the .big sprocket-wheel.

When a cold cannot be prevente cure it with "NAZOL." Keep abott ot this remedy in the house and y< need never fear coughs or colds. T a Naaol Inhaler.—Advt

Curiosity, astonishment, and reseD ment seemed to be about equal mingled in the minds of a large pr portion of Auckland's population < Wednesday, being brought about 1 an aerial invasion of tiny black anl During the hotter part of the d; (states the Herald), the liti creatures were to be seen in millior being particularly numerous over ai about the harbor; and they ma their presence known in no unoerta fashion by shrewdly nipping the ski of a great number of people up< whom they settled. The fact th ants., even small ones, have ye powerful jaws, will be well remei bered by the community. Tl phenomenon is an interesting on and while1 quite a. uusal event, beii of annual occurrence, was the mo striking on" account of its gre extent. The swarming of the ah ,is connected with what' is known -the "marriage flight" of the inseel , the males and leaving tl nests at this time of the year, pi paratory to settling in new colonit After the flight, the. females sett down to domesticity, and pluck i their wings, so that, 'during *] greater part of the year ants cs rarely be found able to fly. T3 particular species which was such .nuisance on Wednesday appears to'l an imported one," which is multipl ing -very rapidly, and of which gre colonies can be found in many house where the insects are a cause of mm trouble because of. their fondness f. edibles of all kinds and their persis ence in searching for' food- ai swarming upon it when found. "A LAWYER REASONS BY PRECEDENT, otter folk by cause and effect."—T< combine the ir«Bt raluable lessons each when you reason * "MaTtell'»—^ oth«r f«r xiel"—^Advt.