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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8841, 18 June 1907, Page 2

A canoe found off Whangarci was abandoned by a young man named Kenneth Buchanan who was capsized and swam ashore two miles.

The Marine Superintendent at Auckland having advised that the crew of the Kia Ora have arrived there destitute, the Shipwreck Relief Society, at his request, is allowing £3 per man for clothing. It is understood the Land Purchase Board has promised to favourably consider a proposal for the acquisition of two thousand acres of Mount Itoyal Estate adjoining the town of Palmerston South. At Napier yesterday a bankrupt named C. H, Kemp, who had been in business as a hotelkeeper, mail contractor, carrier, and sawmill owner, was committed for trial for failing to keep proper books. A largo number of mourners attended the funeral of the late Arthur Bosiiier at Rangiwahia, the_ deceased having been an old and highly respected resident of the district. ' According to statements made at the meeting of Wellington Hospital Trustees to-day there has lately been a large increase in the cases of sickness treated in the hospital. _ At present the patients number 279 in addition to 348 out patients. Scarlet fever lias been responsible for a large number of cases. At the meeting of Martou Ratepayers’ Association last evening re resignation of Mr A. H. Kuigge as secretary was accepted, and Mr Mogridgo was appointed to the vacancy. Mr J. McEldowuey consented to remain as president till the end of the year. Some discussion took place on the proposed gas loan but no definite action was taken.

A large number of representatives of Friendly Societies from various parts of the colony have arrived in Wellington to take part in the Conference which commences this afternoon. Delegates will meet the New Zealand Council of the British Medical Association and discuss subjects which have for some time past been in dispute between the orders and lodge doctors.

Hockey is progressing favourably in Marton, but not as well as it should. The same players appear at practice on every occasion. There should be a full muster of the members on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Marton Club will never win a game if members do not attend practices and learn to play in their places. It is hoped that on Wednesday afternoon there will bo a record attendance. There will probably be a game with one of the Wanganui teams shortly. A -working bee lias been formed for this evening to roll the ground. Nelson Poultry Association has decided to hold an egg laying competition next year, commencing April Ist. The competition is to be a test of early batched pullets, of using covered sheds but no grass, runs, and of the Logan system of selecting layers and non-layer, the birds to be purebred not more than twelve or under six months.

At Oamaru Magistrate’s Court yesterday Margaret Andrews was convicted of selling liquor in a no license district and fined ,£lO and costs. The case was a result of the police raid on 26th April last when a quantity of concealed liquor was seized. The defence was that the liquor was hidden by defendant’s husband for private use, but the Magistrate held that the latter’s evidence was not credible and he considered the circumstances pointed to sale.

Under the auspices of the Sandon Branch of the- Farmers’ Union, on Saturday evening next, in the Council Chambers, Mr J. G. Wilson will deliver an address of a particularly interesting nature to all engaged in agricultural pursuits. The subject will be, Artificial manuring and its relation to different crops and soils. This is a question in which every farmer is deeply concerned, and no one should miss the opportunity of being presont. A general discussion of the subject will follow' the address. Mr Horace J. Moon, Secretary, Empire Hotel, Wellington, N.Z., is a great believer in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says:—-“I am pleased to bo able to speak in high praise of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, it having cured me of a very severe cough. Other cough mixtures I had taken failed to even relievo me. For salo by T. H. Brcdiu, Marton; and W. B. Clark, Bulls;

THE HARTNETT MILKER.

It was]prophesied by certain people that tho'Hartuett milker would soon disappear from off the market. Does it look like it? 230 machines sold within three months. Somebody will surely ask for an explanation, and probably will receive the usual reply, “wait and see.” Come along and see the Hartnett f milking cows at the Winter Show' Palmerston N., and reserve your order until then, if you value your herd, your ' comfort, aud your money, and you will do so.—C. Dahl aud Co., Ltd., sole agents N. 1., Palmerston N.~Advt. YOUR COMPLEXION Is an index to the state of the stomach. If you have pimples, boils, carbuncles, or any other public signs of distress, your blood is full of impurities from your stomach. Dr. Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules will remove the cause of your mottled appearance, and will cure the headaches, indigestion, sleeplessness, and all other evils that arise from a disordered stomach, for sale by Turner and Turner, Tip Top Teas, Marten; aud Ellis Bros., Huntcrvill Since Adam delved aud poor Eve span, Since firs* the human race began, Mankind has uull'ered countless ills, But suffered most from coughs and chills. Foundations they all disease, But now (ho hacking cough must cease, i For science now makes all secure With W, E. Woods’ Grdat Peppermint Cure,, Nothing spoils n man’s appearance more than u bald pate, Dapiila Hair Tonic will Icon]) your hair on. Give it a trial. For Bronchial Coughs lake Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, In Cd and 2«Cd

The well-known property belonging to Mr Henry Lawson af Kongotea changed hands last week, Mr Ohas. Hopping being the purchaser. The figure realised for the-home-stead was £39 an acre, and for the Longhorn road farm £35. < These figures indicate that laud in that locality maintains a first-class reputation "for its productive qualities. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is good for any member of the family. It cures coughs of all kinds. It is the product of much .thought and study.. It is composed of ingredients ■which cure easily and soothingly without harming the most delicate tissues ot the throat. Chamberlain's Gough, Remedy acts as easliy and safely on the young as on the old. It is the ideal remedy for coughs. For sale by T. H. Bredin, Martou; and W, B. Clark, Bulls. Our Wellington, or “Petone,” and Mosgiel Unshrinkable Flanxels are the Best Goods of their class made in New Zealand. Our “Petone” Travelling Rnga are just Perfect. We oifcr you these goods at old prices. Flannels from 10>4d per yard. J. McEldqwey, __ Martou, Hunterville, and Taihape.* Why spend money at Rotorua and other thermal springs wheußhcmno will quickly cure you of rheumatism, gout, sciatica, or lumbago. Chemists and stores, 2s Gel and 4s fid.