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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10497, 6 November 1912, Page 4

Parliament will be found on page 7; on page 3, Saturday Night at Waihi; page 3, The Suffragettes, Reef ton Trouble, Patents and Iron and Steel Industry; page 6, General News.' The annual generaPmeeting of the Marton Cricket Club will be held this'evening at the Coronation Hall, when the report and balance-sheet of|the past season will be submitted and other business of an important nature transacted. At Wellington Supremo Court a verdict of guilty was returned against Frank Loasby Tocker charged with having delayed postal matter. The Chief Justice, taking prisoner’s youth into consideration, imposed a fine of £lO. Manawatu County Council yesterday discussed collection of ..rates, and Cr. McKenzie thought the date for adding on the 10 per cent, might be altered with advantage. The present date fell just when most ratepayers were starting milking, and it came rather hard on them. The clerk reported that wh'ile many had asked for and been granted extension of time, the Council had never had to sue.

The members of the Upper Tutaenui Dorcas Society are to be congratulated on the splendid results achieved at their Garden Party and Sale of Work at Gray Bros. ’ grounds at Upper Tutaenui on October 9th, Besides providing an enjoyable day’s outing for all those who availed themselves of the opportunity of a respite from their daily labour, the sum of £33 has been forwarded to Dr. Baruardo’s Hornes —-ue of the most deserving institutions in the British Empire and worthy of the efforts of such a society as the Upper Tutaenui ‘Dorcas Society.

London reports'that wheat is inactive. River Plate reports state that the excessive- rain ’ has been damaging.tp the crops in some districts

The Davis Gup Australasian -lawn tennis team will be:—Brookes, Dunlop, Heath, Victoria; A. B, Jones, New South Wales. * Radio, Wellington, reports that the Moana, Tahiti, Atua, Victoria. Moeraki and Navua should be within wireless range to-night. Radio, Auckland, reports that the Maheno, Atua, Navua, Berkenfels, Moeraki, Tahiti. Moana and Victoria should be within wireless range to-night. It is proposed at Sydney to arrange a cricket match between the Australian eleven and the Rest -of Australia, the proceeds to be given as a testimonial to Victor Trumper. Sydney City Council has rescinded the by-law limiting the height of buildings to 150 feet, and substituted a rule allowing buildings up to 200 feet high. . Mr McGowen, Premier of New South Wales, has announced that since October 9th Mr Nielsen exMinister of Lands had indicated hia intention to refuse the post of New South Wales Commissioner in Western America.

The Vancouver High School Cadets were accorded a civic reception at Wellington. Speeches of welcome were delivered by the Mayor and the Hon. Mr Allen Minister for Defence. .

In a special advertisement Messrs Hodder and Tolley, Marton, notify that they are sole district agents for Garton’s Superlative Swede, which is sold only in 11b packets and none is genuine without Garton’s seal. Farmers should beware of imitations and heed the warning of Messrs Hodder and Tolley.

Horowhenua ■ County Council wrote jto Manawatu County Council on Tuesday stating they thought the claim made on them for damage done on Foxton-Shannon road by flax carted was excessive. It was urged also that traffic by Manawatu County on Horowhenua roads was much greater. In order to arrive at an understanding and avoid the cost of a commission it was suggested that a conference of the two Councils should be held at Palmerston. As the outcome of the recent strike of Bluff Territorials, the Defence authorities took .‘action and prosecuted defaulters. Five Territorials appeared at the Court. Two were fined £3 each, and two others £4, while the fifth was ordered to come up for sentence, when called upon. The Department intends to prosecute other Southland Territorials who have defaulted.

A complaint against the quality of bay in Manawatu Council’s Pound was not taken seriously ,by the Council yesterday, and the request for a refund of 2s 6d charged was not entertained. One Councillor remarked that the horse had probably had a good feed of grass on the road and Cr. Henson remarked amidst laughter, “Well, the grass belongs to the Council anyway.” Two months ago Manawatu County Council wrote Eongotea Town Board suggesting that the Board should contribute towards repairing TaipoAwahuri road, which had been badly cut up by Eongotea traffic. The letter was turned down as “recorded.” At last meeting the Council instructed the clerk to again write onV; the matter. Yesterday; a letter was read from the Board, stating the. matter would be dealt with by the newly-elected Board. When discussing road metal at yesterday’s meeting of Manawatu County Council, the cnaiiman (Or. E. B. McKenzie) congratulated the Overseei, Mr Geo. Hickford, on the state of the roads which, when he started his duties, were in a bad state. They were in fact absolutely dangerous, but now they compare with any round about. - The cost had been heavy, and now the Engineer wanted finer metal, which would mean more expense. It was decided that the purchase of stone crusher be held over.

Rangers and stock on roads cause just as much trouble in Manawatu County as in others., A letter was read at yesterday’s meeting of Manawatu County Council in which complaint was made that the ranger had overcharged for driving. The ranger had. reported the distance to be correct. . Or. McKenzie related an experience of his own. There had been large numbers of cattle on the roads, including a number of bullocks. These were not molested by the ranger, but one night his cow got out and was promptly collared, and nine shillings claimed for driving lees. As Or. McKenzie’s place is only seven miles from the pound, the ranger had to reduce his charge. The bullocks were allowed to graze on.. Mr L. P. Bonvillain, director in Australia and New Zealand for Messrs Pathe Freres, is expected to arrive in New Zealand this month. He is; bringing witli him Messrs Pathe Freres’ latest invention, the Pathe Home- Cinematograph, and he will “at once commence making arrangements for the distribution of; the machine and films to the ‘public of New Zealand. The Pathe Home Cinematograph can be 'anywhere as it makes its own light without cost. No electric attachments, oil, or gas are needed. Another advantage 'is that the films are non-inflammable, and Tin Australia the Insurance Companies make no extra charge for insurance if the Pathe Home Cinematograph is in use in the house. The variety of picture subjects is already large and is increasing in number week ,by week. Letters to Mr Bonvillain may be addressed care of the Bank of New Zealand, Wellington.*

In all undertakings there is a certain element of chance. No matter ydiether it* s political, social or municipal reforms any innovation is speculative. There are many, projects that appear theoretically excellent, but when put into active practice have proved a great disappointment. It’s just as well under the circumstances that there should be a diversity of opinion in order to look at all innovations from every standpoint. After the strife of the battle is over it’s always pleasant for ail contending parties to be able to agree on one subject. The Marton ratepayers will find at Lloyd’s value in drapery, clothing and boots and shoes that cannot be improved uponi If you will only visit Broadway House your feelings will be most pleasantly subdued. The values will make you at peace with the world.*

Two Guineas for four lines of poetry I Read Tonking’s- Linseed Emulsion intimation every Saturday amongst news items. ;i ;,, ,

Over 200 head of cattle were picked up by Manawatu ■ County ranger during last month. Mr E. Page,■: S. M., has been permanently appointed to the district between Hunterville and Taumarunui. '

The New Zealand and Australian Land Company declared a dividend of four per cent.-, and a bonus of six per cent.

Taylor, the Westraliah who delivered a fatal blow in a boxing contest with McCarthy, of Victoria, has been charged at Melbourne with manslaughter, and liberated on bail.

At Gisborne last evening a single man, James Burston, aged 47, a surveyor’s asistant, Was thrown from a horse which bolted owing to the report of fireworks. He died this morning.

The application of Mr H. Beale, asking for assistance in clearing drains on Puketotara Native Block, brought down many dusty statute books at yesterday’s meeting of Manawatu County Council. After much discussion the matter was held over pending further inquiries being made.

Seven'"seamen from the Rakaia who absented themselves from the vessel without leave werej at ‘Wellington to-day each fined two days’ pay and ordered to pay 8s costs or go to gaol for 48 hours and be placed on the steamer before she sails. The men say they left because there was a “scab” on board.

What appears to be a genuine message from one of the crew of the missing dredge Manchester was found in a bottle picked up at Te Koporu, near Kaipara, on Sunday. The message was as under: —“April 20. Dredge Manchester.—We shall all be lost if we are not picked up soon. —Lambert, ” Lambert was the name of a fireman on the Manchester, and on April 20th the Manchester was then 16 days on the voyage.

Excess of Uric Acid in the blood is responsible for many of the ills that flesh is heir to. Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, and Lumbago are all due to excess Uric Acid. Hence the only way-to secure relief is to purge the, excess from the system. RHBUMO dpes this—it removes the cause and a cure rapidly follows. Chemists and stores 3s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle.*