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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8797, 26 April 1907, Page 2

At the annual meeting of Wellington Patent Slip Company a dividend of G per cent was declared.

Wostport reports the death of Mr Alured Stophou, who was the first white man to settle on the West Coast. , The Inveran, winch wont ashore on Wednesday night in Oriental Bay, Wellington, was floated off early tins morning, it is believed with little or no damage. A letter from from Mr L. A. MacDonald with regard to the alleged comet appears on oar fourth page. Diver Hughes had a great reception on his arrival at Melbourne from Adelaide. A large crowd carried him shoulder-high to his carriage, and he was snbeouently welcomed by Sir John Forrest and tho Mayor m the Town Hall.

At Ashburton Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr Day, S.M., James Burgess pleaded guilty to a chargo of illegally selling beer, and was fined £4O.

"A shipment of ICO cases of Motuekagrown apples goes to London by the Athenic.

Messrs Henry Burne and Walter Watson, of Apiii, have been nominated as candidates for the vacancy for Mangapikopiko Riding on Pohangina County Council, caused by the resignation of Mr Hugh Osborne.

Several unusually heavy thunderstorms passed over Wellington last evening. The display of lightning was particularly vivid, lighting np at times the whole of tho harbor and surrounding hills. Rain fell at times in torrents. Tho storm played havoc with the telephone service. In the case brought by the X: ulway Department against Henry Greenwood, a boy charged with attempting to ride over a level crossing when the engine was approaching, tho Auckland magistrate said the cro.-sing was very dangerous, but ho held that defendant had not exercised due care. He had, however, been sufficiently punished by tho injuries he sustained and no fine was imposed. Since Monday af tenoon 5000 people have inspected' the English sweated goods at tho Dimedin Town Hall. Tho result of the first Borough election at Eketahuna was: Mayor, Herbert IST, Turner 135, Pardon, ■29; Councillors, Baillie, Knights Wiso, Mead,-and Bright.

As an outcome of the recent fatal accident in Dunedin City Foundry through the breaking of an emery wheel, steps are being taken by the Department for the inspection of the machinery by which these wheels and also circular saws will be safely guarded. Mr Arthur G. Hayward lias opened a cycling and repairing shop in Marton, in premises lately occupied by Messrs Turner and Turner. A large stock of sundries is kept, and repairs will be executed in all branches of the trade. Mr Hayward !'as had considerable experience in the cycle business, and should do well in Marton.

Royal Rifles have decided to hold their annual ball on June 28th. A strong committee has been appointed to manage affairs and the secretarial duties are in the hands of Lients. Young and Harris. The corps will parade at 7 p.m. on Monday on the occasion of tho visit of the InspectorGeneral . Members having haversacks and water bottles are requested to return them on that date.

Wo have to acknowledge receipt from Messrs Gordon and Goteh, Wellington, of copies of the sixpenny novels h:-::;.i hy the Daily Mail. These are extraordinary value for Jie money, and it is astonishing how tliey can be produced at a profit. The books to hand, which are well printed, neatly hound and illustrated, comprise "Tho Eternal City," by Hall Oaine ; 'Vivien," by W. B. Maxwell; and "The Woman with the Fan" by Robert Hitchens, and thoro is a long list of others to follow. J

Messrs Harry Reid and Co. announce they have taken over the Marton Junction stables, and are prepared to offer the best accommodation. The firm intend running a palace car to and from Marton railway station and for the convenience of residents at the Junction will run the car every Saturday evening, returning from Marton at 9.15. Messrs Reid and Co will also start a carrying businegss.

We understand, says the, Manawatu Daily Times, that Mr Edward Newman, of Marton, intends to ho a candidate in tho Opposition interest for the Manawatu electorate at the next election. Mr Newman was for many years a member of the Rangitikei County Council, and has also sat on tho Wanganui Education and Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards, and is now chairman of the Marton Branch of the Farmers' Union. Mr j Newman has all the qualifications for tho position of representative, and will no doubt receive the support of all in Manawatu who desire to

see this country governed bettor and more economically.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at All Saints', Palmerston North, on the 24th instant, the contracting parties being Miss Ethel F. Knight, eldest daughter of tho late *" Mr William Knight, of Newbury, and i Mr Frank Grace, second son of the late Mr Charles Grace, of Loudon. The brido was given away by her uncle, Mr Henry Knight, of Lower Flu ft, and was attended by Miss Amy Knight (sister of the brido) as bridesmaid. Mr .Toe Knight (brother of the bride) was best man. After the ceremony the happy couplo drove to the residence of the bride's mother, where the wediling breakfast was held, and left by the late train for Rotonia.

Oeorgo Aiidrov/s, Rochester, Victoria, writes:—"My occupation of a rabbit tr.tjiper obliges mo t> bo out at night attending to tho trap:!, and whilo so doing [ contracted si severe cold. After trying other cough mixtures on tho market, 1 I ww recommended to givo Chamberlain's f Cough JKojncdy a trial. It gave mo immediate relief, and three bottles completely cured me. I can with every conliddifu recommend Chamberlain's Cough ] Itemedy to anybodj having a cough or old." For Kale by T. JI, Bred in, Marten, F.Uiij Broa., Hantervillo, and W. li. I Clark. Bulls.