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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10512, 23 November 1912, Page 4

In 1918 the personnel of the Ger man navy will be increased by 6125,

London taxi-cab drivers have rejected the owners’ proposal to increase the price of petrol in January.

The American Federation of Labour refused to endorse the formation of a- National Labour Pkrty, preferring the continuance of the non-political basis.

The Empire Commission has concluded its sittings in London. Mr John Burns testified that there would probably be 267,000 emigrants this year, whereof 82 per cent, would go to the Colonies. From an announcement in our advertising columns It will he seen that Jones & McGregor, Ltd., Bulls, have received direct shipments of linen, household drapery, etc. The firm quote prices of leading lines. * Mr D. Olver, who has been associated with the Telegraph Department at Marton Post Office for the past six years, received advice today that he has been transferred to Matiere as acting-postmaster. At a special meeting of Marton Borough Council last night to consider the position in regard to the dam it was decided to ask Mr Muuro Wilson through Mr Laing-Meason to report on the dam, and failing him that Mr J. P, Maxwell be asked to do so. The Jubilee number of the Southland Times contains a portrait of Mr John Chubbin, of Hunterville, now in his 87th year, who was one of the party of white men who first reached the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in January, 1856. The South African Party’s Congress at Pretoria, under Mr Botha’s presidency, approved the platform, including the encouragement of European emigration and the restriction of Asiatics; a conciliatory native policy; and the securing for whites a fair share of the agricultural and industrial development of the country.

After an absence of four and a half months from Canada, the Canadian Cadets left Auckland for Vancouver by the Zealaudia last evening. The final presentation to the boys before leaving New Zealand was a New Zealand flag, beautifully worked in double silk, the gift of the Canadian Commissioner, Mr W. A. Beddoe.

The Rangiwahia Senior Cadets are not going to allow any of their members to become defaulters through faults not entirely their own. The boys are subscribing among themselves to purchase a horse for a comrade who cannot afford one and who has a long way to go to and from drill. This action following on numerous convictions in other centres for shirking drill is refreshing. The London Times says that whatever the rights or wrongs of Lord Denman’s eviction, the incident is not calculated to raise Australia’s reputation with the Empire. It declares that Mr Fisher’s attitude is questionable, and expresses regret that New South Wales should have the appearance of showing discourtesy and disrespect to’the King’s representative.

The Mayor, Mr R. E. Beckett, at Marton Borough Council meeting last night, said Council had every reason to be proud of their Fire Brigade for the excellent work they had done at the recent White Hart Hotel fire, and that it was chiefly due to the good management of Captain McDonald that no further damage was done. He thou moved and Or. Lewis seconded that a bonus of &5 be given him. This was carried unanimously. Two prisoners who attributed their downfall to drink were sentenced at Wellington. Thomas Dicnson, who had pleaded guilty to detaining postal packets and four charges of theft, was ordered six months’ reformative treatment. He was told by the Chief Justice that£if •he applied after some months for release then the Prisons Board might give him probation for theft. Harold Ketterer was "sentenced to three years’ reformative treatment.

With reference to the footmarks of the moa found at Palmerston a little while ago, an account 'of which was copied in the papers all over New Zealand, a correspondent informs us that about 12 years ago Mr W. Bagge found similar traces on the papa rock in a bank of the Tutaenui stream at Hawkstone Farm, near Crpfton, Marton, after a big flood, which scoured the gravel away from over the footmarks in the papa. A number of visitors from Marton and round about visited the scene, the marks being visible for a long time. Feilding Farmers’ Union, which has a membership of 184, is, like most other Unions, in need of more support. Yesterday a special general meeting was called to discuss the best meanns of increasing the attendance and the Union. Many meetings of the Union have been very poorly attended lately. At yesterday’s meeting there was an attendance of four. Mr Conway ' said something would have to be done to popularise the Union, otherwise it would die out. One member suggested a little dynamite and another “Semple.” Another effort is to be made to get a meeting to discuss the matter. Mr G. Potts, of New Zealand, has returned to Sydney from Papua. He has been inquiring into the conditions of settlement there on behalf of relatives. He considers the country has a very good future, but it is a long way oft’. He is sure it is cocoanuts principally that will do it eventually., He declares that the natives are handled very badly, and pampered f too much. They get tucker given when not working, and it is difficult co obtain land, which is all in the hands of the big companies. Leicesh, the owner of the Woodlark gold mine at Papua, says j the miners are getting gold all over the island. Everyone is doing well, j The Mt. Morgan Company is negoti- j ating for the purchase of the Wood- j lark mine. 1

Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion is the infallible specific for colds. Chemists and Stores. Is «d, 2s 6d, 4s 6d per bottle.

Tokio reports that it is officially stated that the 20 reported killed in the Nisshen explosion were oaly wounded.

a f Mr H. Y, Cameron, who has returned from his European tour, is at present on a visit to Marton, and is being welcomed by his many old friends. , '

At Greatford Young Men’s Club dance last evening Mr W. Lewis was presented with a silver medal, suitably inscribed, for bringing in most members during the year.

The Dunedin police have been advised that Wm. Good, aged 67 years, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Deceased was a miner at Waranui. We are informed that the Wanganui City Band will°shortly give in Marton, for the benefit of Marton District High School grounds fund, the spectacular display which last week netted £6OO in Wanganui. The prizes in connection with the Marton Brass Band’s Art Union (which will be drawn at the Band’s concert on December sth) are now on view in the window next Ingle Bros. ’ chemist, where tick»ts may be procured. Charles Deal, a rabbiter, aged 65 years, was found dead yesterday morning, in a railway cutting between Lander and Omakau. It is supposed he was killed by a goods train the previous night. A writ claiming £6OO damages for libel on three different counts has been issued by W. H. Jackson, headmaster of Masterton District High School, against the Wairarapa Daily Times.

A benefit dance was neld at Greatford last evening by the Young Men’s Club in aid of Mr J. Mullooly. There were a fair number of both sexes preseht. The floor was in splendid order, and an excellent supper was provided by the ladies. The takings at the door amounted to £2 7s.

San Francisco reports the death of Ruby Westwood, |from blood-poison-ing caused by a scratch on the finger by a thorn when she was picking flowers. She was one of the Foxton “giants” and [lweighed 20st. at the time of her death. Her brother Wilfred now weights 80st. Judgment has been given at Wellington in the case of Herricks v. Kotuku Oilfields syndicate. The matter at tissue was oil-bearing rights in Weber district near Dannevirke. The Chief Justice decided that the defendant company was entitled to |have its rights revived and?that |it was liable to pay to plaintiffs £IOO per month in advance until boring operations are commenced.

The Rev. Jas. Gibb,'D.D., of Wellington, will preach in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Marton, on Sunday at 11 a.m., Upper Tutaenui Church 7 p.m. The same speaker preaches in the Town Hall on Monday evening, 25th November, at 7 o’clock. Special collections will be taken up for the Jubilee Services. On Monday evening the social will be held at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall. Tickets are Is 6d each.

We wish to correct our report of the Court proceedings in yesterday’s issue re the petition to upset the poll to rate on the unimproved value. We made it appear in Mr. Knigge’s evidence that Mr Waters was ordered out of the polling booth, but that was not so, as Mr Waters was in the building at Mr Knigge’s invitation, and we understand that the utmost good feeling prevailed among all parties.

In reference to the Palmerston Press Association telegram re military chaplain, Rev. J. A. Luxford states that he has been instructed that as chaplain of the Defence force 'he does not hold rank although both his commission and his South African medal acknowledge the rank. He insists that the action of the Defence Department is ultra vires, because section 9, part 1 of the Defence Act conserves |rauk to all officers of the late volunteer companies. At the inquest on the body of the late Father Venning, who met with a fatal accident on Thursday night at Wellington, evidence was given that deceased was found at tne entrance to Guildford Terrace close to the Basilica with one foot entangled in his motor cycle. He had evidently tiied to negotiate the corner and run into a post. “His skull was fractured and his brain injured, and he was also suffering from shock. The verdict was accidental death.

The Rata Dairy Company paid to suppliers for butter fat during the month of October the sum of £2300. This is a record for this time of the year, and exceeds the output of last year £for the corresponding period by one-third. The Company recently purchased 9 acres of land adjoining the factory for the purpose of further extending operations. This step was desirable on account of their rapidly increasing business, and the buildings will need to be enlarged in order to cope with the supply. Everything points to another successful rose, sweet pea. flower and vegetable show in connection with St. Andrew’s Church, Bulls, on Monday next. The show is open to amateurs only, and is in aid of the church funds. Excellent entries have been received and we are informed that t here is every prospect of an exceedingly good show of roses. Bulls residents always enter heartily®into*auythiug of this nature and make a point of putting on a good show. There will be any amount of side amusements and music, and altogether the function should prove very attractive. The ladies are holding a monster bazaar and sale of work when an endless variety of articles will be offered. Twenty-one days extraordinary boot and shoe sale will commence to-day at Messrs E. Lloyd & Co. Some exceptionally great bargains will be offered in ladies and gents’ footwear; also in children’s. The whole of this up-to-date and reliable stock will be practically sacrificed. To secure reliable bargains the public should not miss tins special opportunity. Every pair will be sold at a mone}' saving price.*

Every four years the great American Republic is violently stirred by politics through the election of a President. America has just passed through such a political upheaval, and has electedJDr. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States. Those who elect Crescent Tea for the family invariably act with good judgment, because it is really the best family tea procurable in New Zealand^.

Two Guineas for four lines of poetry! Read Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion intimation every Saturday amongst news items.

The usual article on “Our Babies” is crowded out to-day, but will be published on Monday. Napier reports the ‘ death of Mrs William Light, widow of a former proprietor of a Feilding Hotel. Marton Borough Council last night accepted the tender of Mr John Hunter for painting the front of Marton Opera House.

Lord and Lady Islington left Wellington for Auckland by’ the Main Trunk train shortly before noon yesterday eu route for England. They were accorded a hearty send-off. Yesterday the printer in bringing up the total of the Mnllooly list inadvertedly left in the proceeds from the concert, which had been included in the total.

Judge Ren foul's decision has placed the bookmakers in a quandary, says a London message. They are liable to be sued by losers of bets. An appeal is being prepared.

Three thousand five hundred bags of Clarence River potatoes arrived at Sydney, and values dropped to £l4, a fall of £8 a for the week. Medium sorts £lO ; old New Zealand £l4 15s, but difficult to sell. In symnathy with potatoes, onions fell £l.

When in the Marton district recently the Minister of Education, Hon. Jas. Allen, paid a visit to the Mt. Yiew School, and expressed himself highly pleased with the work of the pupils in their gardens and experimental plots. With the i acquiescence of the chairinan of the Wanganui Education Board a halfholiday was granted to the scholars. There is every probability of the Rata Dairy Company striking out on a new line, and that is the manufacture of casein at Paraekaretu. Casein, whcih is extracted from skim milk, is a product that is used in the manufacture of imitation ivory handles, celluloid collars, and other articles of a similar nature. A sub-committee appointed to go into the matter are unanimously in accord with this innovation, and there is every reason to predict an early start. Sir Jas. Mills, interviewed, said the high rates now ruling on some overseas trade routes were likely to continue for a good while yet. Some routes’ rates were now 50 per cent, higher than twelve months ago. This meant that the profits of tramp steamers whre exceedingly good, and the selling value of these vessels had advanced in proportion. The cost of building steamers had advanced enormously, owing to increased wages and the cost of steel work. Last year alone, the cost of building certain types of vessels had increased over thirty per cent. While tramp owners were getting handsome profits, the men engaged in regular trade had not profited to the same extent, in many closes not at all, as having contracts in hand, and regular clients to serve, they had not been able to advance their rates .materially* , although wages and the cost of material had gone up. Therefore, he thought, line owners would soon have to raise rtheir rates.

Your local draper stocks the Roslyn Writing Pads at 6d and Is each. Remarkable value. Try one.*