LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 230, 28 September 1917, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The Minister for Defence has received information that tho second portion of the Twenty-eighth Reinforcements iinve reached their destination.

There will be no Anglican Church services on the East Coast next Sunday, on account of the visit of the Bishop of Nelson, who will preach at Ward at 11 a.m.

Fine easy fitting shoes for ladies, wide toes, sewn soles, plain front, no toe caps., square heels, the "Bostock' brand, all sizes, 17s 6d, at Hannah's. —Advt.

Don't saw wood, get N. W. Gosling's plant—reliable, powerful, and noiseless. Orders left with J. Michalannoy, or Gosling and Sons, Main Street.—Advt.

In the Magistrate's Court to-day an order was made for immediate payment in the judgment summons caso of Mary S. Goslin y. Herbert Dowries, the amount being £6 6s, with 12s Gd costs.

For influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d, 2s 6d.—Advt.

The Blenheim Borough Council, which adjourned last night as a mark of rospoct to the memory of the late Mr D. P. »Sinclair, who occupied the position of Town Clerk, will meet next Thursday evening for the transaction of ordinary business.

WATSON'S No. 10 mellowed by age.—Advt.

Tho local staff of the Defence Department has been advised that tho following invalided soldiers will return to Blenheini by to-night's train: Lieut. Wanden, Corporal Gibson, Privates Brown and Bwart. A civic reception will be tendered to the men at the Market Place rotunda, the 10th M.R. Band taking part.

Strong chrome leather laced shoes for women for home wear, laced Oxford pattern, rivetted •soles, all sizes, 13*3 6d, at Hannah's.—Advt.

The written judgment that he had prepared in connection with tha case m which the Blenheim Bowling Club resisted an order from the Borough Council to reduce the height of the hedge at the corner of Walter Street and Sfcephenson Street was read by Mi- F. 08. Loughnan, S.M., this morning. It will be remembered that tho decision went against the club. Mr C. H. Mills intimated that the club intended to proceed with its notice of appeal.

O. Plum recommends "NO RUBBING-" Laundry Help for washing all clothes cle'in without rubbing or injury to hands or fabrics. Is packets every time.—Advt.

In ..view of the rumors that have come into circulation again this week, it is as well (says an exchange) to recall the authoritative statement made recently by Mr W. T. Young, general secretary of the Seamen's Union, that, contrary to rumor, there was no likelihood of a general shipping strike or cessation of work by the seamen of the Union Company's steamers or other vessels that carried two seamen in each watch. Hospital ships, transports, or overseas foodships would not be hampered or delayed in any way.

During the winter months no home should be without our V.O.S. Scotch whisky. Procurable at the Masonic Hotel.—Advt.

At the quarterly meeting of the Marlborough branch of the Hibernian Society, the president, Bro. W. J. O'Neill, on behalf of the brethren extended a hearty welcome to their late chaplain, the Very Hew Dean Holly, who is on a holiday visit to Blenheim. He also congratulated him on the high dignity conferred upon him as Provincial of the Marist Order. Dean Holley, in thanking the officers and brethren for the hearty welcome extended to him, stated that before leaving Blenheim for Wanganui si-x years ago this branch requested him to try to resuscitate the Order in that town. He was now pleased to say that he had gained his objective, and that St. Mary's branch of the H.A.C.B. Society at Wanganui was in a flourishing condition, with about 100 members. He also congratulated the local branch on building such a fine little hall for their meeting pur-, poses, which showed prosperity.

School boots for girls, chrome leather uppers, rivetted soles, sprig-zed —sizes 7 to 10. 10s 6d; 11 to 1, 11s 6d; 2 to 5, 14s 6d, at Hannah's. —Advt.

Keep the old flag flying. Trade Imperially by always riding the British made Clincher Cross Car Tyres and A-Won Motor-cycle Tyres made for rough use on hard roads by the North British Rubber Company. Wholesale, Hay ward Bros., Ltd. — Advt.

Speaking at the. meeting of the Blenheim Borough Council last night, the Mayor said that when the late Mr D. P. Sinclair was appointed Town Clerk in 1903 the salary was fixed at £150, with a commission of four per cent, on rates collected be-Fore March 3lst. This resulted in various sums being paid, averaging about £90 per annum. In 1907 the Council decided to pay a salary instead of part commission, but for some reason or other it was fixed at £225, rr rather loss than the officer had been receiving under the old system. The salary was not reviewed until 1908, when it was reinstated to £250, practically the same as at the outset. Fn 1911 an increase to £270 was granted, and in 1914 the salary was made £300 per annum. He mentioned these figures to give the Councillors f.n idea of the fact that the work of ihe late Town Clerk was never adequately paid for. When thej' considered the enormous amount of detail and the increased work entailed by many of the municipal activities entered on by the Council during that gentleman's occupation of the office, this fact "would be readily recognised, and, be hoped, would be duly taken into consideration in connection with a proposal tha^ lie proposed to make to the Council lore later on.

Most important is it that the smoker should know the percentage of nicotine in the tobacco-ho uses— for even the most robust constitution is undermined by this poison when absolved by tho system regularly and in large rj uantities. American tobaccos contain as much as 4 per cent, and 5 pea- cent, of nicotine. Smokers will be interested to learn that our New Zealand grown tobacco contains only 1J per cent, of nicotine. ■Sivfili wonder that it is so much milder and less harmful. New Zealand has now its own tobacco industry, and we can well be proud of tho locally grown, picked, blended, and packed product known as Gold Pouch Tobacco. Mild, delightful in flavor and aroma, cool, sweet, it is al- i'ar better value than imported brands. One shilling will buy a crammed full bag of either ftold Pouch or Three Diamonds. Try it.— Advfc.

When colds and influenza are prevalent let NAZOL protect your family. One dose a day keeps colds' away. Good fay. al! ages. Sixty doses, 1? 6d. —Advt.

A reminder is given to horse-owners \ of the parade to be held to-morrow [ in Hudson's Paddock. Entries close- j with the secretary at 11 a.m.

The Nelson Colonist states that only two entries were received for the annual horse parade at Richmond Park on Wednesday, and, as the horses did ni>fc put in an appearance the fixture was abandoned.

For chronic chest complaint 9 — Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d, 2s 6d.—Advt.

Wreckage from the Port Kembla is still coming ashore near Farewell Spit. A case, containing shells for use in the gun carried by the vessel, was picked up on the bead) the other day.

The trout-fishing season will open on October Ist, and continue until the 30th April next. Notification on the matter by the Marlborough Acclimatisation Society appears in this issue. Licenses are obtainable in Blenheim, Picton, and Havelock. Progandra cures corns quickly. — Adrt.

The near approach of the opening of the fishing season finds the angler busy going over his tackle. The Best Sports and Cycle Depot has fully studied all requirements in this respect, and in addition claims to be particularly well informed as to the state of the fishing in the various rivers of the district.

Realising as ..we do that ladies in search of millinery prefer to see and try on tho actual model before deciding, we have prepared by far tho largest display yet made, and appeal with the greatest confidence to the judgment of the ladies of Blenheini and district. Moderate prices in keeping with the times.—H. F. Hall. —Advt.

The number that speaka volumes in whisky—No. 10 WATSON'S.—Advt.

The Minister for Customs presented a return to Parliament showing the number of licensed breweries in the Dominion. Tho total number is 62, distributed as follows:—Auckland district, 6; Poverty Bay, 1; New Plymouth district, 2; Wanganui district, 6; Wellington, 6; Napier, 5 ; Blenheim, 2; Nelson, o ; Westport, 2; Greymouth, 3; Hokitilca, 3; Christchurch, 9; Timaru, 1; Dunedin, 6: Invercargill, 5.

The FAVORITE that you can rely on—No. 10 WATSON'S WHISKY.— Advt..

The majority of the Dunedin publicans with what are known as threepenny -bars are increasing the price of the long 3d beer to 4d a glass. Long beers with a "dash" of lemonade for 3d will also be done away with, but medium beers and "shandies" will still remain at the old price. The new duty has meant an increase in price to hotel keepers of 9s per hogshead. There is likely to be an increase in spirits to 9d a glass.

There's nothing better than the best. The North British Rubber Co.'s armored hose lasts a life time because it represents the last word in rubber goods making. Of all hardware dealers—but ask for the British brand.—Advt.

In connection with an accident on the Monowai at Auckland in September last year, when several men were injured through the bursting of a sulphuric acid drum, six actions are being commenced against Rosenhein and Co. and their agents, Wischer and Co., for damages. The total claims amount to £8600. The proceedings commenced in Melbourne. A commission will be appointed shortly to take evidence in Auckland.

Mothers! Save money by getting NAZOL—the best family remedy for coughs and colds. Sixty doses for Is 6d—more than three doses a penny.— Advt.

"The money spent on this war up to the present would," said Mr Poynton, S.M., speaking in Palmerston North, "cut 100 Panama Canals, drain all the big swamps and irrigate all the deserts on the globe. At £10,000 a mile, it would make a million miles of railway, or one forty times round the earth. This waste cannot go on indefinitely, and universal bankruptcy is inevitable if it continues much longer."

Don't worry aboat tho tea tax. At 2s per lb your grocer can supply you with the famous Desert Gold Family Blend Tea. It is a full-flavored Ceylon tea — delicious, wholesome, and econo m ical.—Advt.

Mr Gerald .Anderson, whose sons are at the front, and who has himself been there as war correspondent, will tell his thrilling story at the Albert Hall, Picton, to-night. Fine pictures taken on the spot will be shown, and admission will be by silver coin. As his reaching the front, being sustained while there, and enjoying a safe return, weTe all due (under the providence of God) to the Navy, the lecture is very appropriately being given for the benefit of the Picton branch of the Navy League.

Did you hear that Durrant had mads the New Commercial the moat comfortable house to stay at in Wellington P Stay where you are known and appreciated.—A-dvt.

The , Outfitter, a London trade journal, in its issue of August 11th, says: — 'When Messrs Dunn and Co., manufacturing hatters, appealed at St. Pancras for an inspector of branches, ex-Mayor Collins asked what the firm was doing. The military representative : 'There are four sons, but they are exempted as conscientious objectors, and are working on the land. They also conscientiously object to the business, because rabbits :m> killed to make the hats.' The appeal, says the Star, was dismissed.*'

NAZOL is nofc a, mixture or syrup —but ,1 breathable remedy. Tackles coughs and colds by direct action. No cold is NAZOL-proof. Sixty doses, Is 6d.—AdH.

Much interest has centred for some time in th.-j Latest traction methods. In America all kinds of work are now done by tractors, and horses are rapidly being displaced on the roads, and ev"cn on tho farms. When Ame.ri:-1 entered Hie war the first order given in connection with any contract was for 24,000 motor lorries of various makes and sizes. The Smith Form-a-Truck, whereby ordinary cars of all makes, but principally Fords, can easily be converted to a useful one-ton truck, leads the way in this method of construction, and, sample machines having now arrived at Parker's garage, the Marlboro ugh agents, tho pcopln of this district can now see for themselves this useful and cheap load carrier. You aj'e invited to call and have explained its advantages,—-Advfc.

Before going out in cold wet weather, take NAZOL on sugar. This will keep coughs and colds away. Thousands use NAZ-OX«. Sixty doses, Is 6d.~Advt.

The sale arranged and carried out | by the Grovetown school children and their friends yesterday afternoon was an enjoyable entertainment, and resulted in a net return of over £8 for the relief of the poor children of London, who this winter will need special help. After the Rev. Mr Seaton had - made a few introductory remarks in which he gave some interesting facts s and figures about Dr Barnardo's Homes, the w children gave a short programme, consisting of the following items:—Th-3 National Anthem and "The Union Jack," by the whole school; recitation, Laura Hill; song, David Smith; hoop drill, by the girls; recitation, Pearl Gibbons; song, Zita Herd; duet, Laura Hill and David Smith; recitation, Hazel Congdon; and "Won't You Buy My Pretty Flowers," the words being sung by David Smith and Gertrude Elsmore and the flower girls—May Chandler and Janet Brown—having a busy time collecting the coins thrown on the platform in response to the appeal. The stalls were then opened for business, and the fine collection of articles were roou disposed of by the children under the superintendence of their teachers. A very interesting personage in the shape of Mrs Pankhurst, dressed to character, caused much amusement and guessing as to her identity. The teachers desire to thank. especially Mesdaraes Wright, Hill, Thompson, and Misses Congdon and Craven, for their untiring efforts which made the gathering successful without encroaching upon the school time of the children. That sleep-spoiling cough can be stopped by NAZOL. Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. Splendid for children. Is 6d buys 60 doses.—Ad it. - I For medicinal or refreshment purposes our V.O.S. Scotch whisky has Ino equal. Sold only at the Masonkr Hotel.—Adrt.