"LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Express, Volume LII, Issue 286, 21 November 1918, Page 4

"LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

The* Miivlboroush Woolbrokers' Association, iuii been advised by Mr Clnrk, the Government valuer, that the■ vnluitton fixed Cor thc.2Sth inst. lias boon postponed indefinitely.

* »<> »>™t- of the sun on Friday wan responsible for tho railway lino I^'khng it Taukau, ruid the Rotorua express fnr Auckland was accordingly delayed for about 20 minutes whHe repairs *o the metals ! wove effected.

The wool valuation fixed for the 28th insfc. has been postponed indefinitely.

The opportunity of getting to Wellington to-morrow was taken advantage of by several local residents, who left for Nelson by Newman's cars this morning to connect with the Nikau.

Playing for the Grady Stars on the Blenheim Howling Club's green yesterday afternoon, T. Halligan and C. J. W. Griffiths (skip) defeated the holders—R.. S. Wadsworth and T. F. Bull (skip)—by 15 points to 11. A fresh challenge has been issued by A. B. Wright and O. H. Mills.

As soon as you have made up your mind you are going to Wellington, wire New Commercial for accommodation.—Advt.

Although Kaikoura is a great stock district, the town, is in the unique position of being without fresh meat, the butcher having been obliged to close down on Saturday last owing th-s high, price of stock. Bully beef is doing duty in the meantime.

Have a guarantee of purity behind "uiJiuup uo Sutjsxsut A*q j»iqqoti .mo£ Watson's No. 10.—Advt.

The vacancy caused on the General Council of Education through the death of MrT. S. Foster, representative of the certified male teachers of tha public schools of the South Island, has been filled by the election of Mr Walter Eudey. There were three candidates for the vacancy, and the voting was as follows: —Walter Eudey 134, James Kennie 75, Frederick Giles Gibbs 53.

The uniform quality and superiority of Watson's No. 19 Whisky are guaranteed by the leading analysts of the world.—Advt.

The following reading-matter appears on the inside pages of to-day's issue: "The Liberal Party," "Items of Interest," "Influenza Epidemic," ' Torn from their Homes," ' 'Religious Instruction," Australian News,.. Wellington Topics, Correspondence, "House of Hohenzollern," "Aircraft Research," "Sayings of the Kaiser," "Indian Sedition," and "Labor Speaker Hooted."

"No Rubbing" Laundry Help delights every housewife. Is 3d packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings.—A. Sowman.—Advt.

Before the Chief Justice at Wellington, Jessie Louisa Hotop sought a divorce from her husband, Dr Francis Rudolph Hotop, on the grounds of habitual drunkenness and ill-treatment. The respondent is a medical officer in the employment of the Defence Department. ' After hearing evidence, his Honor said that it was" a. pity that the Department should place such a man in charge of soldier patients. He granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three months.

. Your medical adviser will recommend Watson's No. 10 as a pure, healthful stimulant.—Advt.

• The Superintendent, of Police at Wellington on Saturday seized 64 cases of oranges and lemons at city Chinese shops, at the Thorndon Railway Station, and at auction marts. At'the railway station on Monday he seized 15 more cases of lemons'and oranges- Prosecutions are pending against certain European and Chinese shopkeepers for selling oranges over the prescribed maximum price, namely, threepence-each.

The leading analyst® of the world unanimously agree that the quality of Watson's No. 10 Whisky cannot be excelled.—Advt.

"Can the Minister for Defence state whether the New Zealand Division will remain in France during the period of the armistice or go over to England?" asked Mr C. J. Parr of the Minister for Defence in the House of Representatives last week. "I take it that the New Zealand Division will stand by in France for the term of the armistice, and be ready for action if needed," replied Sir James • Allen with dramatic emphasis.

When pickling vegetables be sure to use th© best Malt Vinegar—SHARLANEftS. Guaranteed1 under Food and DirugS'Act. In bulk and bottle. All grocers.—Advt.

Heavy rain, accompanied by" thunder and lightning, was experienced at Kohatu on Tuesday (says the Nelson Colonist), and several slips came do\yn between the Spooner's Range tunnel and Kohatu, completely blocking the railway The slips extend over about three miles of line, and will take from four to five days to remove. A slip also occurred on the line about a mile this side of Glenliope. Until the debris is removed there will be ;io through communication with • Glenhope, and trains will only run to Belgrove. The road at Kohatu is also blocked.

Sickness and vomiting from a disordered stomach may be relieved by taking SHARLAND;S Fluid Magnesia.—Advt.

Private correspondence received in Wellington from Australia intimates that influenza is abnormally prevalent in parts. But it is said to be not of a particularly virulent type. Every precaution is being taken to combat increase, and the strictest supervision of shipping and enforcement of quarantine regulations in regard to vessels infected is being carried out. The medical profession is having a busy time, but it is hoped that the precautions taken will have abative effect on the disease. The doctors have recommended almost, unanimously the use of dry boracic powder as a snuff. It has a rapid effect in loosening any catarrhal secretions in the nose.

Britain makes the best car tyres— the famous North British Clincher Cross—made in the Empire's largest rubber works. Try a set and watch results.—Advt.

■"When opening a packet of toasted Gold Po ich tobacco," said :m enthusiastic smoker of the N.Z. wood the other day, "I found it rather dry, so I decided to experiment a little after my own style. I added an ounce of water (about an egg cup full) and allowed the tobacco io snak. It became quite soft and pliable after a while, just the* condition I like my tobacco in. And when I tried it in the pipe I fancied thait the aroma h-id improved, but, what was more lu-te-resting to me, the tobacco did not burn away so quickly. By adding loz. of water I had increased tho weight to 30z5.. which cost me Is only and besides, the tobacco now lasts twice as long in the pipe." This hint will most likely induce many smokers to t'rv the experiment. •■- Advt,

Winter is here. Keep the home fires burning. Gosling's wood-cutting plant.. Orders left with N. W. Gosling. South Street, or Gosling and Son.—Advt.