THE PELORUS GUARDIAN and Miners' Advocate. TUESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 45, 4 June 1907, Page 4

THE PELORUS GUARDIAN and Miners' Advocate. TUESDAY, 4th JUNE, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Church Service.—On Sunday next Mass will be celebrated at Deep Creek at 8 a.m., and at Havelock at n a.m., by Father O'Sullivan. The Manaroa.—Messrs Johnston and Co., agents for the Manaroa, advise us that the steamer will leave Wellington, for Havelock and Sounds, on Wednesday, sth June, and on Wednesday, 12th June, in order to "change tides." After the 12th the vessel will resume her fortnightly visits. Timber Export.—Following are details of the timber shipped from the Blackball sawmill during the month of May:—ist, Elsie, to Picton, 20,000 feet; 10th, Lizzie Taylor, to Timaru, 44,000; 13th, Falcon, to Lyttelton, 54,000; 15th. Elsie, to Picton, 18,000; 16th, Felicity, to Blenheim, 14,000; 24th, Elsie, to Pelorus Sounds, 20,000; 28th, Joseph Sims, to Lyttelton, 51,000; 29th, Elsie, to Picton, 20,000. Total, 241,000 feet.

Various Religions.—Arguments are often raised as to which religious body can claim the largest number of adherents in the colony, so it may be interesting to our readers to know that there are 368,065 Church of England Protestants, 203,597 Prebyterians, 89,338 Wesleyans, and 127,608 Roman Catholics. About 56,000 persons call themselves " other Protestants," so that there are over 425,000 Protestants in the colony, or more than one-half of the whole population of New Zealand.

Character Indications in a Horse.—An officer of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says it is easy to tell a horse's character by the shape of his nose. If the profile has a gentle curve, and at the same time the ears are pointed and sensitive, the animal may be depended on as being gentle, and at the same time high-spirited. On the other hand, if the horse has a dent in the middle of his nose it is safe to set him down as treacherous and vicious. A horse with a slight concavity in the profile will be easily scared and need coaxing, v.h.le one that droops his ears is apt to be both lazy and vicious.

The "Lone Hand,"—No. 2 of this magazine is to hand, and in this promptness it shows a good example to similar publications. The June number is quite as good as that for May, though there are no new features in it. Among the principal..articles are " The Bar of Victoria," *• An Australian' Whaling Station," "Etching," "The Genesis of The Bulletin " (continued), " Old Menus," "Secrets of a Prime Minister," exposures of the religious press and of alleged headache cures, "Building an Australian Navy," and The Arab Horse." Many interesting items, short stories, etc, and quite a large number of excellent illustrations, complete an issue that is much more interesting to a colonial than are the English and American magazines.

A Progressive Business.—Few people would have thought that the successful establishment of an up-to-date joinery establishment, allied to painting and paperhanging, was possible in Havelock, but Mr A. Reade has demonstrated its possibility beyond any doubt. Although his fine large workshop has only been completed a few months he finds it far too small to cope with the growing business, and will shortly greatly enlarge it. Orders for furniture, picture frames, overmantles, etc., have just been completed for customers in the Sounds, at Picton, Canvastown, Havelock, Rai, and Kaituna, and other orders are in hand. Mr Reade carries a well-selected stock of picturemoulds and framing, as well as a unique series of artistic panels and moulds. The wallpapers are also a splendid series. Mr Reade has secured the local agency for Mr W. Miller, monumental mason, of Nelson, and a large number of photographs of orders filled by Mr Miller can be inspected. Of course, a supply of seasoned timber has to be kept, and large quantities of kauri, rimu, totara, and white pine may be seen. Altogether, it is a business that does credit to Mr Reade's enterprise, and we hope it will continue to^grow. PRACTICAL "L.K.G." EVIDENCE.

Mr J. Burt-Veale, the well-known practical Dairyman, of Wc-odville,' writes with regard to the " Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies " Milking Machine as follows: —'.' The butter fat test and quantity are fully maintained. For the past six weeks the variations have not exceeded 61b of butter fat per week on the whole herd of fifty cows. There are no ill effects on the cows whatever, and there is no difficulty in keeping the machines clean. The milk is far cleaner, and its keeping qualities excellent. . The machine solves the labour problem for those having to employ for large herds." Mac Ewan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington,

School Committee. —At last night's meeting of the Havelock School Committee it was decided to close the School on Wednssday afternoon (sth), and to re-open it on 17th June, on account of Mr Irwin leaving for Riwaka on Thursday. The Board are to be asked to appoint a relieving teacher, Mr George Smith was appointed Truant Officer for the Western Ward.

The agonising pain, stifiness, and soreness of the joints and muscles, felt by suflerers from rheumatism, is quickly removed by Rheumo, All chemists and stores, 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle. Try it.

Te Aro Hodse.—This well-known drapery and clothing establishment has an interesting advt. on this page. Prices are reduced to vanishing point, and good quality is assured. Sample lengths will be forwarded for approval.

The Emma Sims.--The late southerly gale wrought havoc with the auxiliary schooner Emma Sims, which was blown ashore on the southern end of Mana Island last week. Captain Gillespie, representing the ownes, Mr E. G' Pilcher, had patched up the vessel, and was ready to float her off on Monday night. The gale on Tuesday morning stopped operations, and heavy seas carried the vessel up on the rooks, and she is now a hopeless wreck twenty feet beyond high-water mark. The vessel's oil-engines and gear will be removed.

For Bronohial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 & 2/6.

Debate at Canvastowm.—The Canvastown Bebating Society discussed the question, at their meeting on Saturday evening, " Whether women's influence had a greater effect than men's oh the world's happiness.' ' There was a large attendance. Rev. Mr Stace and Mr Irwin spoke in the affirmative, and Rev. Mr Richards and Messrs Ball and Spear in the negative. At the conclusion of the debate the question was put to the votes, npd the ayes had it by a majority of 38 to 4.

Social,—The residents of Mahau farewelled the Messrs Beauchamp Brothers on Friday nights. A very jolly time was spent, and the brothers were presented with a handsome clock.

Debating Society.—Revs. Stace and Richards and Mr W. H. Smith have convened a meeting, to be held in the Road Board's Office on Thursday evening, at 8 p.m., to discuss the question of forming a Literary and Debating Society in Havelock. Such a Society is needed in every town, for it not ouly makes for sociability but is a distinct aid to education and to the art of pubiic speaking We hope to see a big attendance.

For 1907 Supplies and Sundries amateurs should drop a line to Zak's Photo Depot, Wellington.—Advt.

Accident Insurance— Messrs Mowat and Wanden, stock and station agents, Blenheim, announce that they have been appointed agents for the South British Insurance Company (Accident Branch), and are prepared to accept all classes of risks. The Company make a specialty of bushfelling risks, and also excellent accident, employers' liability, and up-to-date sickness policies. They are'well worth enquiry, which is solicited by the firm.

A Remarkable Will.—lt is seldom that anyone makes provision in his will for a complete anatomical examination, not merely for the purpose of determining whether life has ended, but also with the object of benefiting science. Such a case, however, has occurred at Adelaide. The late John Elliott, whose body was cremated on the afternoon of 18th May, made the following stipulation in his will:—"I direct that in the interest of science an anatomical examination be made of my body as soon as possible after my decease by Edward Angas Johnston, of Adelaide, surgeon. I direct that my body be cremated at the West Terrace crematorium, Adelaide." Most of the medical students taking thecourse were present at the examination of Elliott's body.

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 & 2/6 Meteorological. Following is the table of rainfall and frost for the month of May from 1903 to 1907, inclusive, as compiled by Mr C. Elliott

Mend Cards.—The best range of menu cards is obtainable at the Guardian Office,

A fine stock of Cameras and Supplies is on view in Zak's Photo. Window, Willis Stleet, Wellington.—Advt.

Days. Amount of Year rain fell. Frosts. rainfall. 1903 17 3 12.74 1904 10 6 519 1905 8 7 4-i3 1906 x6 7 8.48 1907 12 14 5-o5