LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 29, Issue 35, 8 May 1917, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mrs White’s up-to-date passenger car leaves Havelock for Blenheim on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 9 a.m., returning same day. Private W. Climo, of Kaiuma, who has been spending final leave with his relatives, returned to camp yesterday.

The annual Provincial Conference of Hie Pelorns Sounds and District farmers’ Union has been arranged for Saturday, 2(Uh inst., in the Havelock library, commencing at 11 a.m. ihe report and balance-sheet will be received, officers for the ensuing year elected, and remits and other general business dealt with. The conference will be followed by a “high tea” and social evening, the surplus funds from which, if any, go to the Red Cross Fund.

The postal and telegraph revenue collected in the Dominion in the first quarter of the present rear totalled £54(5,702, as against £581,-24 for the March quarter of 191(5. During the quarter ended March olst, 1917, the excess of Post Office Havings Bank deposits over withdrawals amounted to £1,298,(321, against £980,792 for the corresponding quarter of last year. Some 2,914,000 telegrams were despatched in the first quarter of the present year, as against 2,740,000 in the first quarter of 191(5.

The social held at the residence of Mrs J. Brownlee, Havelock Suburban, on Friday, 2drd April, in aid of the i.M.C.A. funds, realised the handsome return of £25 Is. It was decided to forward this amount, through the secretary of the local Patriotic bdeiety, direct to France, where the expenditure will be made to the best advantage.

May McManus, alias Alice Manning, alias Alice Mary, alias Alice "Williams, with ten previous convictions on various charges of drunkenness, importuning, and disorderly conduct in Wellington, Christchurch, Napier and Palmerston North, was convicted at Havelock yesterday for being found drunk in Lucknow- Street on the previous day. The woman had only juM been engaged by one of the local hotels as

cook, but her character soon manifested itself, and her conduct was such that the proprietor was obliged to place her under arrest. Mr W. H. Smith was the presiding Justice, and the offender was convicted and ordered to leave Havelock by first conveyance or come up for sentence.

Lord Northcliffe, interviewed in New York by the United Press, made a statement that Britain would shortly publish the losses arising from submarines. She was not hiding facts of importance connected with the war on land and sea, save those likely to benefit the enemy. While submarines were the strongest card Germany had played, they would never win the war. The British official reports were perfectly frank, and there was no concealment of any losses, while the Germans were afraid to publish theirs.

The "Jewish Chronicle" learns on reliable authority that many thousands of Jews in Palestine are starving, without the possibility of obtaining food or houses; moreover, the Turkish Government is pursuing calculated ruthlessness equalling the worst outrages of the Central Powers. At the ordinary monthly meeting of the Marlborough Patriotic Society, the Art Union Committee reported that Mr A. D. McLaughlan had resigned from the position of organiser and canvasser, and the work had been taken up by Lieut. H. M. Clark, the newly appointed secretary of the Patriotic Association. It recommended that the drawing of the art union be fixed for September 2t)th. The report was adopted.

It may not be generally known that when a constable calls upon a bystander for assistance in arresting a man he cannot refuse to give it, but an unexpected turn of events followed an incident of this kind at Wanganui the other day. It appears that a constable was in the act of arresting a man, and as the latter was resisting considerably he called upon a civilian for assistance. This was given, and as soon as the cab moved away a mob set upon the man who had helped when requested to do so. A Maori hit him u nasty blow in the face, and as. the crowd was in a dangerous mood he took to his heels and rushed into an alleyway, followed by the mob. Several tramway men w r ho were off duty went to the assistance of the man, and succeeded in preventing any further assault being committed. Set of false teeth awaits an owner.

The National Efficiency Board is arranging to liold an enquiry into the advisablcness of the restriction, continuance, or abolition during war of the vending of wine, beer, and spirits.

Contracts have been signed by six of the leading Italian yards with the British Government for the immediate construction of cargo boats up to 240,000 tons. This work is to have preference over other orders, and special facilities as regards material will be given by the authorities. While looking for the gradual appearance of Wolf's great comet, which is gradually coming into roach of the unaided eye, a now member of this eratic family suddenly makes its appearance. It was reported by Dr. Hector, of the Hutt, on the 17th nit., but appears to have been seen by others, about the same time, in different parts 3 of the Dominion and in Australia. When seen here it was a most interesting body, fairly bright head and coma, and a tail of about 15 deg. in length. It has rapidly faded, and will soon become invisible to the naked eye observer. The observer should look for ? it at about 4 a.m. It appears to have | come in and got round the Sun, and j well away again before being seen nw- j ing to the position of the (dun, Earth and comet.

The Minister of Agriculture notifies that the Government will grant assistance to farmers desirous of growing wheat this season. Full particulars add forms of application can be obtained at any of the principal offices of the Department.

When baby is restless at night with stuffy nose and head, sprinkle some drops of “NAZOL" on the little one's night-gown. Sound sleep will follow. In response to a request from the electors at Deep Greek, Mr T. A. H. Field will give an address at the Union Hall, Wakamarina, on Saturday, 12th inst.

Intimation lias been received by the Defence authorities that the whole of the 22nd Reinforcements have arrived safely at their destination.

The Admiralty reports that the British transport Arcadian, while carrying troops, was torpedoed in the Eastern Mediterranean on April loth, and sank in live minutes. There arc 279 missing, and presumed to be drowned.

Mr Ackcrmunn, formerly the “New York Tribune's’' correspondent at Berlin, quotes the “Tageblatt” as stating that 3,000,009 illegitimates have been born in Germany since the beginning of the war. He adds that the Government is encouraging procreation, and may legitimatisc them by making them wards of the State.

A rather sensational leap was made by a collie dog in Havelock on featurday. The animal was oii the balcony of the Commercial Hotel, and evidently being afraid of missing its master, it jumped on to the balcony railing and from there on to the pavement below. It apparently suffered no injury.

At the annual meeting pf the Marlborough Patriotic Association, held in Blenheim on Friday, the committee reported that over 80 Marlborough soldiers have returned through various causes, and all who are able have settled doAvn into civic life. This is very satisfactory, and speaks volumes for the men and the district.

The United States Army and Navy Appropriation Bills, totalling over £500,000,000, were passed by the House by 362 to 1. The only voter against it Mas Mr Meyer, a Socialist.

A generous gift is recorded from America. Instead of building a ucm' clubhouse, the Rocky Mountain Club of Ncm' York have decided to hand over £200,000, the estimated cost, to the Belgian Relief Fund.

Archdeacon Grace has received a cable message announcing that his eldest son, Captain Humphrey Grace, Mho is serving Avith the Indian Army in Mesopotamia, has been awarded the Military Cross. Captain Grace, M'ho is an old Nelson College boy, Avas granted a commission in the British Army from Nelson College in 1904, and in 1905 he qualified for the Indian Stall Corps. In 1908 ho bum' active service with the Indian Army against the Zakka rebels. Captain Grace’s regiment M-ns the first to- enter Bagdad Mhen it M-as taken by our forces recently. When he cabled to his father the other day, the captain said he M-as quite Avell.

Dr. A. K. Newman, M.P., of Wellington, is not one of tliosc avlio consider the Dardanelles campaign was a distinct failure. In the course of a lecture on his recent visit to the French front he dealt with the position, and showed that Turkey had been so badly hit that her resistance htlcl been practically broken in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Our troops Mere going to Jerusalem, and they Mould take the Holy Laud. The Dardanelles had assisted us in other directions.

Sir J. Madden, K.0.M.G., etc., Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice of Victoria, when delivering judgment in a case in which an inferior substitute had bepn pushed as “ just as good ” as SANDER’S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, said: "Whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality it is not permissable to imitate any of its features ” and he prohibited further substitution. When using a medicine it is good quality ” that you want, and SANDER’S EXTRACT has the endorsement and approval of the highest authorities. Inhaled, applied locallyr taken on sugar or in water as directed, SANDER’S EXTRACT is equally beneficial, because it is specially refined and prepared by Sander’s process, and produces no harmful by-effects. Use SANDER’S EXTRACT only when you desire good and lasting effects; not "just as good.” For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/(5 2/6.