LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Northern Advocate, 21 November 1912, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Grand Catholic Bazaar and Art Union, Theatre Royal, "Whangarei, November 20, 21, 22 and 23. Mr. Peter Murray is gazetted Deputy Registrar of Marriages, Births and Deaths for the district of Herekino. Mr. G. M. Thomson, M.P. for Dunedin North,, arrived by the Manaia this morning from Auckland. He is leaving for Hokianga on Saturday on a visit to his son. As the borough water supply has} been x-educed by the dry weather andr the largely increased number of users, a warning against waste of any kind is issued by the Borough Council, with the threat that the supply of any offenders will be immediately cut off. From Mr A. Batty, who is in oc\ cupancy of the property popularly] known as the "Garden of Eden," in Whau Whau Valley, the "Advocate" has received samples of strawberries which are wonderful in size and of most delectable flavor. They are certainly a tribute to Mr Batty's scientific knowledge and its practical application, and at the same time testify to the splendid productiveness of the northern soil and climate when these are properly utilised. Further development of ail branches of traffic on the WhangareiKawakawa railway section is disclosed in the returns for the four-weekly period ended on October 12. The number of passengers was 11,420, as against 9261 for last year's corresponding period, an increase of 2159. The tonnage of various goods carried was 11,98(5, compared with 11,166, an excess of 820. Parcels totalled 384, against 20S, while the revenue dfrivfd was £2928 2s 2d, which is an ;ncron;;e of £217 14s. The ratio of <>\,ierditure to revenue for a twelve "monthly period to the date luV-icr' ?hows a drop of over 2 per CfVin.. iin respective figures being is.;;.", imu 50.54. The Rapid Healer. A Cold, Cough, or Influenza can be nipped in the bud by a few doses of "Dr. Sheldon , ? New Discovery for ■Coughs and Colds. Price, Is 6d and Ss. Obtainable everywhere. Usually yon smile when you are in a good humour. Smoke Regent Cigarettes and keep smiling. Fragrant and pure, they are tke best for the inhaler. D.C.L.. WHISKY Is the best!

A sum of money has been found. The owner can have same on giving a description and paying for advertisement. A complete list of the prizes awarded at yesterday's judging at the show will be found on page 3 of this issue. Mr. F. Mander, M.P., arrived by the Manaia this morning. He was accompanied by Mr. Brown, of. the " New Zealand Times" literary staff. In acknowledging his election as vice-president at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last night, Mr. Carruth said he was pleased to have the honour, but he would have been just as pleased if somebody else had been elected. However, as a citizen, he recognised that he had certain duties. He was pleased to be vicepresident of the Chamber —an irresponsible body, but, he thought, an influential one. Nothing is sacred to the larrikittV The automatic stamp machine recent-] ly placed in the Post Office hall-way for the convenience of the public was tampered with to such an extent the other morning that it was put •completely out of gear for the day, and a number of people fed the machine with pennies in vain. When investigation was eventually made a couple of cardboard discs from the ends of a matchbox and an oblong piece of cardboard were found to be blocking the apparatus. Police inquiry has been evoked, and it will go very hard with the culprits if they are unearthed, as the matter is one for criminal prosecution. The hearing of charges Huston was concluded at the Auckland Supreme Court yesterday.. He pleaded guilty to burglary of car- j penter's tools in the north and clothing and money from McMahon's Hotel, and also to the two charges of breaking gaol. He was sentenced to fcix 'months' 'imprisonment on each of the charges of breaking gaol and to four years' imprisonment on each charge of burglary, the sentences to be concurrent. In addition he was declared an habitual criminal. He pleaded " not guilty" to the charge of burglary at Hikurangi, but after a retirement of three hours the jury brought in a verdict of guilty, and he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The following passengers arrived by the Manaia this morning:— ! Misses Scissons, Ransqn, Greenheard, Brown, Dibbs, Robertson; i Mesdames Wittaker, Booker, Martin, Scissons, McNicol, Main, Mcßeth, Prenter, Nicholson, Inglis, Ellisdon, Thompson, Hutchings, Fisher, Smith; Messrs. Ransom, Captain Barton, McFerran, Lamb, Tomlinson, Rober.-s (2), Henderson, Smith, Kingston, Rawnsley, Casey, Wells, Mcßeth, Rawle, Cooney, Alderton, Wilson, Valentine, Allen, Thomson, White, Buchanan, Hafr, Brown, Hutchings, Schon, Mcintosh, Brown, Kill en, Sands (2), Bell, Ellisden, Shaw, Brewer, Kidd, Sorensen, Duncalis, Trotter, Morgan, Carlson, Wheeler, G-rin-ter, Shepherd, Ballard, Galway, Fisher, Edwards, Harris, Kidd, Millen,; McLeod; and 15 steerage. There was a good attendance at the Lyceum Cinema last night, when a new programme was screened. The " star " drama was entitled " The Path of Atonement," and was a fine exposition of the trials of humanity in the Bohemian life. " The Old Actor," " The Banker's Daughter," and the Indian drama were also excellent. The scenic section was well represented in " A Trip Through Berlin," and " The Cascades of Lini," and the comic films —" One-handed for a Wager," " Bumptious Takes up Automobiling," and " Juvenile Jiu-Jitsu " — caused roars of laughter. The Australian Gazette was, as usual, full of interesting topical events. Additional pictures to be shown this evening are the dramas " King Lear " (a coloured spectacular film) and " The Poacher." Chambers of Commerce are apparently liable to at least one of the ills to which football, cricket, hockey, and other clubs are heir—dilatoriness in paying subscriptions. The secretary reported at last night's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce that the outstanding subscriptions amounted to over £50, and exceeded the amount actually collected during the year in subscirptions. The secretary stated that the .arrears were not all for the current year. One account ran back four years and a half, during which time he could not remember seeing the member in question at a meeting. Mr. Crane said that even though citizens could not support the Chamber with the'r presence they should support it with their subscriptions. The secretary said he always canvassed those in arrear; but Mr. Crane said the secretary should not be called on to do so— members should pay their subscriptions without being reminded. Consumption prevented by taking Tonking's Linseed Emulsion en the first sign of a cold Obtainable everywhere. Mr. C. Payne notifies that he is prepared to undertake all classes of brickwork in town or country. Regent Cigarettes are fragrant, cool, and the ideal smoke for the inhaler. Try them and share in the iGreat Free Gift Scheme. Brought to Bay Are those enemies of civilisation, Indigestion and Dyspepsia, when Dr. Sheldon's Disrest've Tabules are employed; Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per tin. Obtainable everywhere.