THE PELORUS GUARDIAN and Miners’ Advocate. FRIDAY, 27th AUGUST, 1909. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 20, Issue 68, 27 August 1909, Page 4

THE PELORUS GUARDIAN and Miners’ Advocate. FRIDAY, 27th AUGUST, 1909. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tenders.— Mr W. Farnell, sen., of Havelock Suburban, invites tenders for felling thirty-one acres of bush. Tenders close at 5 p.m. on 4th September.

Moetapo Regatta. —The annual meeting of the Regatta Club will be held at the Masonic Hotel at 7.30 to-morrow evening. Several important matters are to be dealt with, and members are requested to make an effort to be present, Eggs for Sale. -At the local poultry shows Mr W. H. Buckman always had large entries of pure-bred birds of different breeds, and still, follows up this interesting hobby. From grand stock he is selling eggs at 71 6d per dozen, and those who want to rear hens that lay eggs, and don't loaf around eating their beads off, should secure a setting at once.

A Timber Expert.— Acting under instructions from the Lands Department, Mr Adamson, of Auckland, has gone into the Oppuri Valley in order to ascertain the amount of milling timber available there, It is probable that as a result of his computation a re-adjustment of timber areas will be effected. Mr Elvie, of the Blenheim Lands Office, accompanied Mr Adamson.

High-priced Rams. —At the recent Melbourne sheep sale a merino ram —a four-year-old of pure Wanganella Estate blood-was sold privately for 1350g5. Tasmanian merinos sold at 190 gs, 150 gs 120 gs, and 130 gs. Lincoln rams yvent up to 30gs, Border Leicester to llgs. New Zealand Lincolns, G. Sutton’s, sold at for sixteen, 2%gs for twelve, and 2)tjgs for twelve.

Church Services— Anglican services on Sunday will be conducted as under Havelock 11, Mahakipawa 2.45, Havelock 7, Rev. J. R. Burgin; Canvastown 2.30, Mr H. Hill. The Rev. J. R. Burgin will conduct services in the Sounds as under:—Monday,3oth August—Nor’west Bay, 7 p.m.;Tuesday,3lst August— Nydia Bay, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Ist September—Mahan 7 p.m.—Methodist services for Sunday next will be as follow ;—Havelock 7, Mr J. MiHen; Oanvastown 3, Carluke 7,.Rev. T. Bryant.

Do it now. If you are going to put in Hedge Plants, Fruit Trees, Roses, or other plants this season, do it as soon as possible. The plants supplied by F. Cooper, Ltd., Seed Merchants, Wellington, are especially prepared for planting. They are grown in a fully-exposed situation and perfectly hardy anywhere in New Zealand. Lowest prices, best quality. Satisfaction guaranteed. Havelock Tennis Club.— Though there was not a large attendance on Wednesday evening at the annual meeting of this Club those present showed gratifying interest in the welfare of the Club, and a very successful season is anticipated. There was considerable regret when Mr J. Gorrie announced that he intended resigning the position of secretary, which he has held for five years with credit to himself and advantage to the Club. Mrs Buckman was in the chair. The statement of accounts showed a credit of £2 14s 4d, and the assets are valued at £6 14s 6d. The following officers were elected President, Mrs Powell; vicepresidents, Mesdames W. H. Smith and A. Scott; secretary, Mr J. Reid; treasurer, Mrs Buckman; committee, Mesdames Taylor and Orsman, Misses S. Reader] and Orsman, Rev. J. R. Burgin, Messrs J. Gorrie, R. Price, W. H. Smith, W. Buckman, and E. Reader. The annual subscription was fixed at 2s Gd. After a short discussion it was decided that a ball be held in the Town Hall on Friday, 24th September. The tennis and croquet courts are to be opened on Thursday, 7th October, and members are to meet on the ground on Thursday, 18th September, to prepare the courts.

To Launch-owners,— At a special meeting of the Havelock Harbour Board on Wednesday a good deal of business relating to the proposed dredging operations- was dealt with. It was decided to invite alternate offers, with or without a man, from launch-owners of a launch not less than 4 h.p. suitable for lowing the punts that are to carry away the spoil; the Board will provide the necessary benzine Offers must be in the hands of the Board's secretary, Mr Matthews, not later than 3 p.m, on Wednesday next, Ist September.

A Dangerous Practice. —“ Why?’ ’ writes: “Is it not a punishable offence for waggons to be left unattended? One day this week there were four waggons occupying the centre of the road near the hotel at Okaramio, whilst their drivers were not to be seen; it is probable, of course, that the men may have disappeared into some of the galleys their waggons have created in the road, and if so I would suggest that the waggons be compelled to carry ladders.”

Mail-services.— E.scwhere in this issue is an advertisement relative to tenders for mail-services for three years from Ist Januarv. 1910, to Blst December, 1912. Sounds setilers will note with satisfaction that offers are invited for weekly services from Portage to the principal bays on both sides of Pelorus Sounds, though this is an alternative contract to the present bi-weekly Por-tage-Manaroa service. The Chief Postmaster (Mr Northcroft) certainly seems to have made every endeavour to meet the growing requirements of every portion of the province.

Axemen’s Carnival at Carluke.— Knowing the difficulty and expense of running an axemen’s carnival, we can admire the pluck and energy of the Carluke sports who have arranged a chopping and sawing carnival for Thursday, 14th October at Carluke. Prizes totalling /32 10s are offered for competition, and the events offer opportunities to competitors of all grades. Mr G. Keauey has been appointed secretary and MrH. Spear handicapper. Nominations close with the secretary on Friday, Ist October, and handicaps will appear in the Guardian on the following Friday. The programme appears in this issue, and posters will be available in a day or two. On the evening of the carnival a ball.will be held in the Carluke Hall, admission to which will be 3s for men and Is for ladies. The carnival will be carried out under the N.Z.A.A. rules.

Bad Roads— Only a personal inspection of the roads between Havelock and Havelock Suburban can give one the least idea of, the dreadful state they are in. Chains of it at various points are simply areas of yellow pug sliced through with wheel marks; often these ruts are from a foot to two leet deep, and a sudden descent into them is not conducive to mental calm. The Havelock coaeh was heavily laden on Wednesday, and when it reached the rise on the Suburban side of Mr Tee’s farm one of the front wheels sank into a 1 at and could not be lifted till all the passengers got out. A tramp of about half a mile followed, for it was simply impossible for them to remain in the coach whilst it lurched and swayed over the waggonmade cavities. During the walk they met, embedded in a two-foot hole in the centre of the road, a timber-laden waggon, to the hind wheels of which were hitched a team of horses in an endeavour to pull the waggon back on to another track. While one can understand the millers’ desire to keep their hands employed the question arises whether it is a fair or right thing |to attain this object at the expense of the ratepayers and by causing annoyance, delay, and discomfort to. the travelling public..

In the sunshine and rain, o’er hill, valley and plain, On his way the driver proceeds, With whistle and song he meanders along, While his herd contentedly feeds. For stalwart and lann'd he has at command, An air which is healthy and pure, But should such e’er fail and a sickness prc vait, He takes Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.