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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10477, 12 October 1912, Page 4

The Trust Agency' of Australasia has declared an interim dividend of 1% per cent. The Coal Conciliation Board of Britain has agreed to increase wages five per cent. This gives 400,000 shillings weekly, involving a million sterling annually. The Suevic has landed a valuable shipment of English thoroughbreds at Melbourne. Among three brood mares from the Allendale stock is Nightfall, who was bred in New Zealand.

Owing to tlie numerous slips on the Main Trunk line yesterday, the southern express was unable to get through. The passengers for south after a considerable wait were ultimately brought on by a special train, which reached Marton at 11.80 p. m.

Sir George Reid, before returning from New York to London stated that he intended to recommend the Australian Government to have two permanent Commissioners stationed respectively in San Francisco and New York, td develop trade. Mr W. McKenzie, of the Garagef Marton, calls special attention to the Berliet car, one of which he Iras' just imported. Th§ Berliet car has caused much comment in motoring circles. This is the first car of its kind in New Zealand. It was taken for a trial run in Fitzherbert district near Palmerston, when it climbed all the severe hills in that district at BO miles per hour on third gear. It has a guaranteed speed of 60 miles per hour. An advertisement relating to this car will appear on Monday. The Savings' Banks Amendment Bill, introduced by the Minister of Finance, gives power to saving banks to apply money received by them towards the purchase of land or the erection of buildings in connection with the business of the institution. The trustees of savings banks are given authority to pay to retiring [officers a sum not exceeding tire amount received by such officers as salary during the two previous years. The Bill also provides for the appointment of deputy vice- i presidents and the alteration of the financial year- from January to April.

Mr W. Bowling, stationmaster at | Hampden, Las been appointed j stationmaster at Mangaweka. j Whajgarei County Council mem- / Lois have signed a guarantee to the j Bank of New Zealand for £4OOO to meet payments till the rates are re j ceived.

In a new advertisement Messrs Jones and McGregor, Ltd., direct importers ot Bulls, draw attention to their men’s and ladies’ departments, where all that could he desired in the latest fashions is obtainable. The firm carry a heavy stock and keep only the best of materials.

The piano used at the Dickson Benefit Concert at Marton on Thursday was kindly lent by Messrs Collier and Go., of Wanganui, who have an agency in Broadway, Marton. The beautiful tone was very favourably commented on by members of the audience and by those who played it. In to-day’s issue Mr O. Parkinson, of the Electric Shoeing Forge, Marton, notifies that he has disposed of his horseshoeing department to Mr Ben McCaul, who has been with him for several years and is recognised as a first-class shoer, etc. Mr Parkinson thanks all customers _ for past support, and asks for a continuance ot same '"to his successor, whom he can strongly recommend. ,

A very enjoyable social and dance in aid of "the school funds was held in Orofton Hall last night, at which about forty couples were present. Mr W. Oldfield acted as M. C., the dance music being supplied by Master M. Crawford (piano), and C. Stewart and Mr Hansen (accordeon). Mr W. Oldfield thanked those present on behalf of the school and trusted they had all spent an enjoyable evening. He also intimated they intended holding another dance in November. Mr O. Stewart gave a step dance, and Miss Chase played an extra waltz. Thu supper provided by' the ladies left nothing to be desired.

An enlargement of the benefits under the Widows’ Pensions and Military Pension schemes will be proposed by the Hon. Mr Fisher. Under the existing law a widow with children under the age of fourteen years dependent on her, is entitled to State assistance, but there is no authority to continue the payments for the benefit of the children should their mother die. The Minister will move the addition of a clause to the present amending Bill, providing for the continuance of payments to guardians of the children until they roach the age of fourteen years. Mr Fisher will also move to extend the military pensions scheme |by providing that upon the death of a veteran who •has received a pension, it shall be continued to his widow.

In view of the tightness of the English money market, the New Sogth Wales Government has inquired on the Continent, especially in Paris, as to the probability of successfully floating a debenture loan. The Government received sufficient encouragement to induce it to try a foreign loan. Definite information was received recently that three millions, from foreign sources are available almost immediately. The interest will probably be four per cent. Meanwhile, war has begun, but it is understood that Government has received reassurance that the money is still forthcoming.

Anyone curious .enough to know what caused all the noise at Marton Technical School to-day (Saturday) w T ould on entering have found an animated army of plumbers from Marton and surrounding districts undergoing a practical examination in leadwork. The examination isbeing conducted under Wanganui Technical School by Mr J. Ogilvie, Sanitary Inspector of Wanganui. The subjects are similar to the London plumbers’ examination, five hours being given to complete the examination. The test is sufficiently severe to permit those who pass undertaking any class of work in the plumbing line. Last week 21 plumbers sat for their theory examination in Wanganui, Marton and Feilding.

The admission to the Auckland Hospital during the past so of two females recently arrived from England, who are suffering from cancer beyond all hope of recovery, was reported to the Hospital Board. One of them had previously been operated on in Lnodon. The second was a widow aged 30, who landed from the Ruahine at Wellington, and came on directly to Auckland, where, a few hours after arrival, she was admitted to the hospital. She had two young children, who were being cared for temporarily by the owner of the house to which they had gone to live on arrival. The chairman: I don’t know how they could pass' the examining doctors. Dr. Yaliutine (Inspector-General of Hospitals) : There are no doctors to pass. Mr Mackay: Such cases are continually occurring. Only the other day, a consumptive man was shipped back to Vancouver. I think strong reimesentations should be made to the Government by the Inspector-General. Dr. Yaliutine: I have made them repeatedly, and now the Government are going to angument the present system by having medical inspection carried out at ports of departure. The Chairman: It would not be so bad if people who fall on our hands in this way were able to pay. Dr. Valintine assured the Board that the Government -i was definitely dealing with the matter of more efficient medical inspection of immigrants.

A fatality occurred at Eattra3 r street railway crossing, Dunedin, yesterday at 5. SO p.m. ,\by which a single man named John Fraser was killed instantly. As the train from Central Otago was nearing the crossing, deceased was seen approaching the rails from the direction of the wharf. The bell was ringing, and the crossing-keeper had his flag up. Fraser appeared to hesitate for a moment, and then stepped in front of the engine, which struck him with such force as to throw him nearly BO feet away. When picked up, Fraser was dead, his skull having been fractured. Deceased, who was BO years of age, and a native of Scotland, was a wharf labourer, and resided by himself. A letter dated. 1808, and written from Otaki, signed Robert J. Fraser (presumably his brother) was found at his cottage.

Neiwous and run down women are greatly benefited by Stearns’ Wine of Cod Liver Extract. It never fails to* restore the lost energy and vitality necessary to women.

As a result of the recent rains all streams were running hank high in the district yesterday.

The German cruiser from the Islands has put in at Sydney for overhaul. Her itinerary includes Hew Zealand and Melbourne.

Mrs Plunkett Taafe, whose playing of the violin at the recent concert in Marton was so highly appreciated, notifies that she has a few vacancies for violin pupils.

The services in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church to-morrow morning .and evening and the afternoon service at Tutaenui will be conducted by the Rev. A. Porter. Parliament will be found on page 7; on page 2, General Cable Hews; page 3, Flaxmill Workers Grievances, and “The Fighting Parson” ; page 6, Farmers’ Union, Education of the Unfit, and Flogging WifeBeaters.

A girl, eight years, named Cameron, was playing with other children in trucks in the cattle yards at Eketahuna Railway Station yesterwhen she suddenly cried and asked to be taken home. She expired before medical assistance arrived. Ho bruises were found on the body. She had been in delicate health.

Sheep are, commanding a high price in this district says the Dannevirke Hews, a fact which ; does not deter dealers in their dealings. A farmer recently sold a big line of sheep for 22s each and reckoned, he had done well out of them. The dealer who purchased did better, as he sold them a few days later at an advance of 4s per head.

Mr John Burns’ statement regarding the frequency with which the poor change their addresses recalls a debate overheard between _ some working men as to whether it was cheaper to move or to pay rent. Opinion being about equally divided they referred the question to the oldest man they knew. “Is it cheaper to move or to pay rent?’’ said he. “Well, mates, ye see I ain’t exactly in a position to say. I’ve always moved. ” The circumstances surrounding the death of the child .Henry George Philp, which took place at Aucklan d on Thursday morning while the child was under the influence of an anaesthetic and ' while an operation for removal of the tonsils and adenoids was being performed, were inquired into by the Coroner yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure. When Judge Williams was knighted the members of the legal profession throughout the Dominion decided to order some silverplate from England and ask the Judge to accept it as a memento of the occasion. The silver has now arrived in Dunedin, and on Tuesday at Wellington the presentation will'be made on behalf of the profession by the Hon. Mr Bell, K.C., President of the Law Society of New Zealand.

Holiday excursion fares in connection with Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Spring Show on Wednesday and Thursday next, October IGth and 17th, are available from Wanganui, Taihape, Foxtou, Bunnythorpe and intermediate stations. Tickets will be issued from stations beyond Palmerston North on the 14th and 15th October, and Palmerston, North ajjd intermediate stations on loth, 16th and 17th inst., and are available for return up to and including October -33rd.

On page 6 of this issue is presented the first of a series of advertisements ■which wilf'appear regularly about that-wonderful preparation “Champion Liniment.” This famous remedy which is now so well known throughout the length and breadth of New Zealand is undoubtedly the most 'efficacious liniment both for human ills and horse complaints en the market. In many long standing cases of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, etc., a few applications have given immediate relief, while horse-owners and trainers everywhere speak in glowing terms of its-curative properties. The price is only 3s per bottle, but like Beecham’s ‘Pills it is safely claimed to be worth a guinea. Messrs Young and Collins, Ltd., Wanganui, the well-known saddlers and leather goods merchants, hold the sole agency for New Zealand, while the liniment can be procured from saddlers - everywhere. Further supplies may be obtained from the local saddlery houses, and those requiring 'the same give it an immediate trial. For any cold in young or old— Tonkiug’s Linseed Emulsion. Chemists and stores.