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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8935, 28 September 1907, Page 2

The Emitting Howling Club has decided to commence the season on the 16th of October. Feilding Borough Council has 'decided to ask the ratepayers to approve a loan of ,£3OIO fo? sewer extension, and a loan of 1210,368 for street improvements. Wellington Independent Political: Labour League passed a resolution last nivlit protesting against the action of GoVernmont in suspending McCullough from the railway service. Owing to the stormy weather ■ there vas onlv a small yarding of stock at Feilding sale yesterday. Young cattle sold .well, one lot, little more than yearlings, ‘bringing £3 16s. Tuo Animals Protection _ Bill, Marino Insurance Bill and Methylated Spirits Bill passed their second reading in the Council yesterday. Sluggish River Board has resolved to lijcot Horseshoe .Oriimogo Bonru at Bongoto.n. cm fith October re amalgamation. At Martou Court to-day, before Messrs ,1. J. McDonald and A. 11. Sutcliffe, J.’sß., -judgment for plaintiff by default was given m the case of Davenport Bros. v. James Hickey, claim £IJ 11s lOd, costs 80s Gd. The Legislative Council yesterday added a now clause to the Pare Food Bill, making it an offence for a baker to take back bread from a purchaser after the latter lias had it in his possession one hour. After the slip on the railway line at Mangamahoo was cleared away on Thursday another slip occurred at IMaugatainoka. This was cleared up last night and the ordinary time-table will ke resumed to-day. 'The mail train to Wellington last night was about an hour late. Two gcntlc-men concerned in the recent hoppitafsocial at Gisborne have been summoned lo appear at the Police Court on charges of having sold liquor without a license. There was a booth at the social.: No charge was made for drinks, but a Box for contributions towards the funds was in a prominent position.

At Auckland Municipal Cham Iters last night the Mayer presented I'll* Laurence Frost, chief engineer of the Kapanui with a Koval Humane Society’s medal anil certificate for gallantry in connection with a collision between the Kapanui and the Olay more in Auckland'Harbour on ChristBve, 11105. Now that Wow Zealand is fully invested with its now title, it will bo quite an interesting problem as to how much the change in the word alono will cost. It is estimated that when the late Queen died it cost about ,£40,000 throughout the British Dominions alone m changing the letters on public buildings, &G., from V.II. to E. 11. William Hogg, an old ago pensioner, long resident in Wanganui, was round dead in bod yesterday. The report states that lie had evidently boon reading a contemporary, a copy of which was found beside him, ’ and had fallen asleep.' The paper is evidently proud of its soporific and lethal influence.

It is reported that the steam lines trading between New _ Zealand and Home are now quoting increased freights as follows Greasy wool (dumped) 9-Kid per lb, slipo and wasted yvool'(dumped) H-lCd per lb, rabbit skins jxfd, tallow and pelts 10s per ton weight. The increase is said to ho In sympathy with the increase of froi-rlits Homeward from Australia. Wo have io .acknowledge receipt of a copy of the first if-ssm of Welllng(on’s’now newspaper, “The Dominion.” It consists of sis leoh pages, end is a very creditable first production. It is understood that the now journal will enable free expression tn he given to public opinion in the Umpire Oity, and will not bo under the control of the Ministerial party, or any set of theorists. Om' new contemporary will doubtless achieve all the success it deserves, and it has our best wishes for a prosperous career, 9

Feilding Mounted Kifles hold their annual ball last night. An onorgot-io committee, of; ■which Capt. Hawes was secretary, had a nicely decorated hall and well polished floor ready for their guests, of" whom upwards of 70 couples wore present. Tiro music was supplied by Dunn’s band and tbo catering, iwhioh was first class, was in the capable bands of Mr A. J. Hart. The military element was strong for besides members of tbo local corps visitors were present from Manawatu Mounted Rifles and P.N. Hides and Guards, Sergt.-Major Ranby and Mr L. llurno efficiently carried out the duties of M.’sC.

TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. The Famous Sander and Sons’ Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria to possosss curative properties peculiarly its own, and to bo absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore, do not aggravate your complaint by the use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as ‘ ‘ Extracts. ’ ’ and from the use of which a death has been reported recently, cut insist upon the Geuuin-' Sander and Sous’ Eucalypti Extra and reject all others. For wrinkly sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin use Sander and Sous’ Suporba Skin Food. No lady should bo without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotloss complexion, and a smooth and supple skin. Remember that Sander and Sons’ Superba Skin Food is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them, produces a permanently beautifying effect. Chemists and stores.

Owing to a slip on the railway lino near Tnrakina station traffic is considerably delayed. ’ Last night about 10 o’clock some person broke in two windows of a Chinese shopkeeper in Manchester street, 'Feilding. The damage will cost about £ls to repair. Mr H. Holmes, whoso farm is near Feilding, on the Kimbolton road, has just sold .to Messrs Johnston Bros., of Colyton. The price was £33 an aero. During Thursday night’s thunderstorm at Feilding about 30 telephone bearings in different parts of the circuit were fused. At Colyton the noise was like a pistol shot when Mr W. G. Pearce’s telephone was put out of working order.

A warrant has boon issued at Timaru for the arrest of a professional man, who has been carrying on business in Timaru during the past few years. The charge is one of embezzlement. The man 'has disappeared. On Thursday night during the thunderstorm George Brock, lineman at Feilding, while walkiug'along the street, was blinded in one eye by a flash of lightning. It is believed, however, that the injury will be ouly temporary, but in the meantime he has to remain in a dark room.

On Sunday morning the service at the Methodist Church, Marten, will be conducted by Mr O. L. Carr, who is shortly leaving Marton for Horae Mission work in the Ashhurst. Pohaugiua, and Stouoy Creek districts, with a|vicw to the ministry. This will bo his trial sermon in connection with the Local Preachers’ examination. The evening service will, weather permitting, bo conducted by Rev. David MoNicoll, of Sanson. .. A largely attended public meeting last night, convened by past of Mastcrton, had ',for its object the public recognition of the services _ of Mr Richard Brown, the retiring Town Clerk, who has held the position continuously for the past 30 rears. The intoniton is to present him with an address and a purse o.t sovereigns. At Otaki Police Court an old t offender against sobriety was addressed by the Bench, Mr Byiop Brown, J.P., thus; My poor fellow, the Bench owes you an apology. The law says wo must punish you for being drunk, and tho same law puts temptation iu M your way at every street porner, so that vou shall make a social wyoc* of yourself, aud cause the Dominion unnecessary expense, You are cou-

vioted and discharged, but a prohibition ordej 1 )yil|. bo granted against you. ’' Tlip South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is endeavouring to establish new industries in qiniaru and is collecting information as to the nrobatts* cost Of establishing apd Maintaining the followingßuck and pottery wortfi, hosiery, caudles, pance and picktofi, ttVnuoiy n nd t'olimougery, biscuit factory, iron and brass foundry, wholesale stationery, paper bags, etc. 1C is believed that all these can be profltablv carried on at Timftrn, aua that their initiation will greatly aid the advancement of the district. Mr J. J. McDonald, chairman of Martou School Committee, lias received fho following message u’om tiic Premier:— <f As Dominion Day will ho historical in the annals ox Hew Zealand and of m ire than passing interest to the children I have decided to have a medal struck in commemoration of the event for pre-

sentation lator on to pacly school child throughout the Dominion.Expense is not worth considering when a Prime Minister wants to perpetuate his memory. The medals should bo made of some brazen material, to be in keeping with this waste of public money. The’ first annual meeting of the Marion Lawn Tenuis and Croquet Club was held last evening in the Borough Council Chambers, Mr I'. R. H. Brice being in the chair. The statement of rcceitps and expenditure since the formatimr .of tlio'Olub m Fcbiuarv of last year showed adomt balance of £26 lbs -id, dpo to the initial expenses of preparing tho courts. Kb subscriptions are outstanding and notwithstanding unfavourable conditions tho funds benefited to The extent of £0 by tho first annual ball. Eleven new members wore elected, and tho following officer? wore elected for the ensuing year :—President, You. Archdeacon Towgood; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Sherman fifid Messrs J- irch and E. Newman -; Committee, Messrs F R. 11. Brico, E. W. Broad, K. Brodrick, E. G- Outfield, O. L. Karris, A. Hawke, E. t>olly, T. H. Ross and tl. Young; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr U, B. Collins; Auditor, Mr E. W. Broad, it ’ was resolved that fhg committee bo empowered to adopt rules, qnd various suggestious respecting tho erection of a pavilion-and other matters for the improvement of the club courts wore left in tho hands of tho committee. Tho meeting terminated with votes of thanks to tho outgoing Secretary (Mr T. H. Ross) and the Chairman. Wo have opened a magnificent s’-lection of Suiting Twocds and Worsteds embracing all tho newest shades in Tabac Browns, Purple Blues, and Greens. Inspection cordially invited. Oolliuson and Ounuiiigbame, Ltd., late De Lueu Bros., Palmerston North. —Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure won’t euro Your broken legs or hearts, Not will it act,"as a matter of fact, As a recipe for tarts : It won’t euro neuralgia, temper, squints, For working men or toffs: But Woods' Great Peppermint Cure will eiii-G Your colds and cure your coughs.

Although the more fancy liues_ in feminine attire are the principal attraction to our lady customers _at present, vet they should bear in mind w.c are offering special inducements to buy flannelettes, calicos, sheetings, curtains, Hollands, blankets, rugs and hosiery, goo oryr special offerings at very special prices at J. McEldowuey’s Stores, Marten, Huntcrville and Taihapo.