LOCAL AND GENERAL

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 42, 24 May 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Manama.— Owing bad weather, the departure of the Manaroa was delayed till yesterday afternoon, and she will not arrive at Havelock till about 6 this evening or 7 a,m. to-morrow.

Rifle Match.— A rifle match between the Sounds D.R.C, and the Canvastown D.R.O. will bo fired at Waitarla to-morrow. The following will represent Canvastown : Messrs J. Bown, W. Wilson, H, Packer, 3. Sharland. E. Dalton, J. Rutland, P. Shetland, L. Oouper, E. Brooker, W. Lodge,

A Comfortable Hotel.— Havelock and Sounds residents visiting Wellington should not fail to "look up" Mr Jack Fairbairn, who is now installed as "mine host " of the Occidental Hotel, Lambton Quay. This hotel has for many years been regarded as one of the most comfortable in the city, and under Mr and Mrs Fairbairn’s management it should easily uphold its reputation,

The Wairau Election.— At the annual meeting of the Marlborough A. and P. Association Mr R, MoArtney is said to have stated that he had some hope of writing the letters “ M.H.R ” after his name next year, Mr MoArtney would make an admirable Member, but, under the circumstances, is not the announcement rather premature ? It may not be out of place here to hint that if Mr MoArtney stands in the Government interest he will not be without company.

A Reliable Harnessmaker.— Mr S. McAllister, of Lucknow Street, Havelock, has an advertisement in this issue, relative to saddlery and harnessmaking. He is rightly regarded as an expert in these lines, and as an evidence of the thoroughness of his work we may state that several sets of harness made by him 12 and 14 years ago are still in constant use in this district, and are almost as sound as when made. All kinds of repairs are neatly and efficiently attended to, Por Children’s Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 & 2/6

An Education Board Ultimatum. —We leam from our Blenheim contemporaries that the Education Board have ordered the observance of Empire Day by the schools of Marlborough. This order was made public here on 22nd inst., and as other arrangements had then been made for observing the holiday in this locality the order cannot have effect. At the same time, the occasion might with benefit to the children be taken as a theme for a leoturette by the teachers.

Parker’s Music Warehouse.— Recent improvements of an extensive and elaborate nature have made Mr E. Parker's premises in Blenheim one of the “show ’’ places of the town. The large repair shop and factory for motors and bicycles is fitted up with all the latest appliances, and a carentrance is being constructed. The raudic shop is said to be one of the best in the colony, and enormous stocks of music and instruments are carried. Mr Parker is making a special feature of phonographs, and holds a large supply of records and sundries. In this issue Mr Parker has a chatty advt. that will well repay perusal.

Blenheim Council Chambers.— Mr Justice Cooper gave judgment on Tuesday morning in the action of the Blenheim Borough Council and the Government in which the question was as to whether tie Council had the inherent right to occupy tie quarters in the Provincial Building, or whether the land and buildings belong to the Crown. His Honour held that the land and buildings are the property of the Crown, and the Borough must provide their own accommodation at their own expense, and upon a site not held in trust for public purposes. The Council must give up possession of the rooms. Subject to defendants’ right to appeal, judgment was given for the Crown with £24 costs, and Court fees.

Telephone Extension.— Friday last marked an important event in the history of the western shore of Pelorus Sound, for on that day the first telephone connection was officially made between Pinohia (Paradise Bay) and the rest of the colony, Mr Ross, Manager of the Sounds Dairy Factory, has been appointed Postmaster and Telephonist, and already the new office is justifying its selection. It is expected that within a fortnight the line will be at the head of Maori Bay and an instrument installed in Mr L. Borck's house (where the Post .Office now is). From there to the terminus at Nydia Bay is more difficult country, and with the advent of winter progress will not be so rapid as during the longer days; but Mr O’Brien has shown that it takes exceptionally rough weather to hinder his work

Why suffer the awful agony of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, and kindred diseases, Rhedmo if given a fair trial will quickly cure you. Sold at 2/6 and 4/6.

A Plea for Dancing.— An eloquent plea for the dance is put forward in the Parents' Review, Dancing, it is complained, is too much neglected at school, and treated as an accomplishment instead of an essential part of a girl’s education. Merrie England, points out the writer, was an England of song and dance, and we must begin with song and dance again if we are to make art a real thing in people’s lives once more. Dancing, in fact, can be again, as it was once, a thing of beauty, as well as a school of manners. We must revive old dances, says the writer, now all but lost; we must recognise the value of the " folk dance,” as we are recognising that of the folk song, and of national dances as of national songs, of our own and other lands. Then, too, there are those more formal dances that represent past stages of society and former social ideals; and we must also recognise the possibility of creating new combinations to express our own.

A. and P. Association.— The annual meeting of the Marlborough Agricul;ural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday last. The President (Mr A. McCallum) delivered a lengthy address reviewing the past year's events in the farming world of the Province; he emphasised Marlborough’s claim for consideration when the (government established the next experimental farm, and censured the Government for not pushing on the construction of the railway from Seddon to Blind River and Flaxbourne. The election of officers resulted in Mr McCallum and Mr R, McArlney being returned unopposed as President and Vice-President, respectively, and in the following Committee being appointed Messrs McArtney, Vavasour, Storey, McCallum, Gifford, Neville, Bishell, Lankow, Dick, Boyce, Bell, Avery, Mackay, Meehan, and Allan, A suggestion by the Stock Department that wool-marking be substituted for ear-marking was not entertained, as owing to the fact that sheep changed hands so frequently it was considered it would be impossible to identify the latest brand.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, 1/6 & 2/6. A fine stock of Cameras and Supplies is on view in Zak's Photo. Window, Willis Stleet, Wellington.-Advt.

Why Buy a second-hand bicycle when you can get a " Remington ” (made by the Remington Arras Co ) for £lO ros cash or £l3 terms, full guarantee, best value in the market. Dayton Cycle Agency, Manners treet, Wellington.—Advt.

Sheep for Sale.—Mr H. W. Price, of Plat Creek, Ral Valley, has for quick sale 100 breeding ewes, in lamb, and 100 mixed forward lambs. Telephone Bureau.-Wo are glad to be able to state that the telephone office at Canvastown is now a bureau, and residents in that locality wishing to speak to people in the Sounds or Havelock can do so, Meeting of Shareholders.—A very important meeting of shareholders of the Sounds Dairy Factory Company will beheld at the Factory to-morrow. It is expected that the meeting will be of a sensational character. Rifle Club Opening.— At ten o’clock this morning the Havelock Rifle Club’s range on Mr H. A. Reader’s property will be officially opened by the President (Mr H M. Reader). Mrs H. M. Reader is to fire the first shot, and members will then fire a match. Church Services.— The Rev. A. W. Stace will conduct service on Sunday as under; —Okaramio rr a.m.; Havelock Suburban 2.30 p.m.; Havelock 7 p.m. Mr Hollis Hill will conduct service at St. Paul’s Church, Canvastown, on Sunday, at 7 p.m.—Rev. H. L, Richards’ services on Sunday will be—Havelock 11 a.ra. and 7 p.m,, and Mahakipawa 3 p.m, Egg-lAying Competition, —Following is the result of the Blenheim competition, which closed on 13th May;—T. Brookes, South Australia, White Leghorns, X; A. and P, Assooiation, Blenheim, White Leghorns, 2; Father Servajean, Blenheim, White Leghorns, 3; Marlborough Hotel, Blenheim, White Leghorns, i ; A. R. Thomson, Blenheim, White Leghorns, 5; Brow Poultry Farm, Waipawa, Silver Wyandottes, 6; Miss V, Murphy, Silver Wyandottes, 7; Mrs Jonathan Hodson, White Leghorns, 8; Miss V. Lessington, White Leghorns 9. A CONSISTENT SEPARATOR. Writing in reference to the Baltic 880 gallon Separator, Mr Cooper, the well-known Manager of the Mangatoki Dairy Co., says: —"I am pleased to say this.machine is giving every satisfaction. It is easily equal to 880 gallons per hour, and the skimming ■is quite equal if not better than any other machine we have, in fact, it is more consistent, skimming as well at the end of a 3 hours’ run as it does at the start. It takes about one-fourth less power to do the same work as two machines each of 440 gallons capacity." Full particulars of both hand and power machines from J. B. Mac Ewan & Go,, Ltd., U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington, 1 he agonising pain, stiffness, and soreness of the joints and muscles, felt by sufferers I from rheumatism, is quickly removed by I Rheumo. All chemists and stores, 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle. Try it.