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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 30, Issue 22, 19 March 1918, Page 5

It is stated that the £ISOO aimed at as Marlborough’s quota to the “Red Triangle Day” appeal will be exceeded by at least £6OO. It is also probable that the £IOO,OOO aimed at for the whole of the Dominion will be largely exceeded. The “British Weekly” reports that Germany contemplates tempting France by offering to guarantee large French leans to Russia, and thus appeal to the so-called avarice of the French peasants. The “British Weekly” adds: “France will repudiate the offer with scorn.” The attention of the police has been drawn to the practice (very prevalent in country districts) of holding raffles fox the purpose of swelling the totals of patriotic funds. It is pointed out that the holding of a raffle is illegal unless an official permit has been obtained from" the Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington. The Rev. A. J. Seaton, Anglican clergyman at Spring Creek, who was admitted to the Wairau Hospital on Friday afternoon in a critical condition, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon. The reverend gentleman was riding from Spring Creek to Grovctown to conduct a service, when he was thrown from his horse, which rolled on him and inflicted severe injuries to his chest. He was a widower and leaves no children. Put it in your cruet—SHARLAND 'S MALT VINEGAR. Mellow and mature. Most wholesome and most palatable Vinegar in New Zealand. In bulk and bottle. All grocers.

ANGLERS We have full stocks of all fishing requirements, including Rods from 12s 6d, to £6 10s each, large assortment of Flies, Minnows, Devons, fresh gut and traces, and all classes of hooks. Licenses issued, and full information supplied regarding local fishing grounds. THE BEST SPORTS AND 07OLE DEPOT. ALFRED ST., BLENHEIM.