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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10891, 4 March 1914, Page 4

Tbe King is offering a Cup for a yacht race in connection with the opening of the Panama Canal. Lever Bros are issuing a million six per cent pound cumulative preference shares at a shilling premium. Mr Estell promised a deputation from the Sydney Bakers’ Union that he would during the July session, introduce a Bill providing for universal day baking. Sir Gerald Strickland opened the New South Wales Parliament. Tbe speech was as foreshadowed. It also indicated the intention to impose a super tax on lend amalgamation and Government savings banks. Mr Estell approached the New South Wales iron trade employers in an endeavour to bring about a con ference. Tbe masters decided that they would only consider the suggestion if the men resumed work. The New South Wales police are offering a reward of £3OO for infer matlon that will lead to the arrest of the murderer of Dixon, who was found with his head smashed in and a bloodstained stick lying beside him.

The Methodist Conference yester day resolved that a commission be set up £o consider re arrangement between Palmerston and Fellding circuits, with a view to arranging for an extra married minister lor a circuit comprising Asbhurst, Pohan gina, and adjacent places. Sanson was relieved of the obligation to take a home missionary. It is stated on good authority that the Government intends to acquire several hundred acres of land in tbe vicinity of Tongariro National Park for the purpose of establishing a prison camp in connection with the scheme of afforestation by prison labour. It is understood that accom modation will be provided for 35 men.

Mr Massey, speaking yesterday on Earl Grey’s Dominion bouse, Lou' don, proposal, said: “New Zealand has taken no action with regard to the proposed Dominion House scheme As a matter of fact we have arranged for new offices to be erected on a prominent site In the Strand, the foundation stone of which will be laid shortly by His Majesty the King. ”

A fire gutted Wright and Carman’s printing office in Featherston St., Wellington, yesterday, though the machinery room was less seriously damaged by fire than by water. The outbreak is supposed to have occurred through the upsetting of a kerosene lamp used for making tea. The plant and stock were insured for £IBOO in the Norwich, Union, Standard acd Phceuix offices, and the building for £2300 in the New Zealand office.

Farther particulars of the Te Araroa fatality show that while the circumstances are peculiar, they do not favour the suggestion of foul play. Dr. Davia’ evidence was that deceased’s heart was in such a weak state that he might have fallen down dead at any time. The fracture of the base of the skull was caused by coming in contact with some object, but there was nothing to show that the man had been struck by any implement.

While attending tl\e Raumai sale yesterday, several farmers, including Messrs Sandilanda, of Oolyton, and Buchanan, of Kairauga, partook of some pickled pork, and shortly afterwards were attacked with ptomaine poisoning. Some were conveyed to the Palmerston public hospital and others to private hospitals, where they were attended by Dr. Patman. Mr Sandilands and another were seriously ill. but are improv ing. The others are also recovering. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, George Sutherland appeared on remand on a charge of the theft of moneys, the property of the Taihape Borough Connell, between February 6th, 1913, and January 30th, 1914, the total amount of the alleged defalcation being £383 19s lOd. Accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial at tbe Supreme Court at Palmerston North on May 33tb. Bail was allowed in his own personal surety of £3OO and two others of £l5O each.

William John Renner, a wellknown Waikato contractor, arrested at Gisborne a few days ago, appeared before the Hamilton Court yesterday and was adjudicated a bankrupt on the petition of the Waikato Farmers’ Auctioneering Coy., which shows that Renner owed a considerable amount in the district and £IOSO to the petitioning firm. The grounds of the petition were that Renner left home, intended to leave the Dominion and intended to defraud and delay his creditors. Renner admitted bis insolvency,bat denied any intention to abscond.

Messrs E. Lloyd and Co., Marton, announce on page 1 theii first exhibit of new autumn millinery, which takes place on Thursday next. The new season’s styles are exceptionally smart, exclusive and most moderate in price. The whole selection reflects the greatest credit on their London buyers. Ladies should not fail to visit Lloyd’s on the 26th and inspect the private display in their showrooms.* We like the R. and G. brand of hats and caps very much, they are so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the “B. and G. ’’ brand every time.

At the Oxford sports ground, Melbourne won the three miles in 14min 55seo, which is a record for the Oxford track.

Messrs Russell and Bsgnell, of Wanganui, have been awarded the contract for the erection of a new building for the Bank ofAnstralasia, at Palmerston.

At the Licensing Bench meeting at Wanganui yesterday, the chairman said that licensees could not legally turn out their front door light unless permission to do so had been endorsed on their licenses.

The recent earthquake canted the new water tower at Hawera ont of the upright by 2*4 feet. The great mass of concrete has, however, now been straightened up under direction of the Borongh engineer. The Union Steamship Company, replying to Auckland complaints in reference to the Island steamer, states that the matter is receiving the attention of the head office, but at present cannot perceive any new point or practicable suggestion for the better arrangement for the running of the Auckland, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa service under existing conditions of trade. It is not an unusual occurrence for a oinema picture of only moderate excellence to be boomed as one of tbe best in the world. “Quo Yadis, ” however, which is to be screened at the Town Hall to-night is probably the finest picture that has ever been projected on a screen. There are one or two rather weak passages in it, su"h as presentation of the burning of Rome, for instance. But it is intensely valuable aa reproducing the customs, the dresses and the amusements of imperial Rome in a Roman setting, and for its reverent treatment of the religious element in the great drama. A meeting was held in the Bulla Town Hall on Monday evening for the purpose of forming a Fire Bri gade. The chairman expressed his tdianks on behalf of the townspeople for the good work Mr Mansell had done in procuring the fire engine. Mr Mansell replied and said that when collecting subscriptions for ; the engine, anyone to whom he went was only too willing to support him and the money was raised in a very short time. A uumb?r present signified their willingness to join the brigade. It was resolved that the Brigade be under the jurisdiction of the Town Board. At the end of the meeting volunteers showed the earnestness with which the Bull’s people set to work. The following is a list of those who joined:—G. Hathaway, E. Blake, W. Garter, O. Scale's, A. Trueman, W. Homes, F. Richards, J. Blake, F, Goebel, F. Mansell, J. Reran, E M. Broughton, N. Wilson and J. Hart. When on Sunday night James Queen travelled down the Wairoa river to Heleusville, his cabin mate was an elderly native named Mihaka In' the morning Queen found that £3O had been abstracted from the pockets of his trousers, in which he slept. Mihaka was very smypathetio and offered to lend him £l. When the Helensvilie police began to make enquiries, it was found that Mihaka bad left Auckland. Tram and telephone were put into use and Mihaka was caught and interviewed by detectives and asked co show all the money be had. Mihaka turned £3 13s lid out of his pockets and said he would submit to search if the de teotivea didn’t believe him. They didn’t, and his offer was accepted. The search proceeded but no further cash was found in h!a clothes. He was then ordered to take off his boots, which he did very gingerly, stating that he had a sore foot. He flinched and made a remark abont “very sore’’ as a searching hand .was put ou one of his stockinged feet. But the detectives were inexorable, and in the heel of the sock on the “sore foot’’ they found ten sovereigns. The result was Mihaka’s immediate arrest on a charge of having stolen Queen’s money. The native appeared before Mr Frazer, S M., . yesterday morning and was remanded for a week.

Mr J. H. S. Stuart, Managing Agent for Australia for the Royal Packet S.N. Coy. which runs steamers between Australia and Java, arrived in Auckland yesterday to make arrangements, if possible, for a New Zealand exhibit of produce at the forthcoming exhibition at Samarang. Mr Stuart pointed out that thirty five million people live in a country little bigger than the South Island of New Zealand. So there is tnere an enormous market for New Zealand produce. Mr Stuart had a good deal to say about the menace of Japan. The Government of Holland has gone seriously into the question of the proper defence of the Dutch Indies. He said a Royal Commission of Defence sat, and as a result nine Dreadnoughts are to be built, also 18 destroyers and 12 submarines. That means a heavy expenditure but, in view of the growth of Japan since tbe Russian war, it is felt necessary to prepare to defend the Indies. “This is a matter,” said Mr Stuart, “that also interests yon over here, for if once Java passed into tbe hands of tbe Eastern nation it would bring them within very close striking distance of Australasia. It is an easy four days’ steam to the nearest point from Java to Australia, and still less from some of the outlying islands belonging to the Dutch. Although the expend! ture on defence will be large, the Government of Holland recognise the value of Java, as tbe islands are progressing wonderfully, and during the last ten years the imports and exports have increased by 25 per cent.” YOU SHOULD BE DETERMINED in rejecting the worthless and frequently injurious counterfeits which are sometimes pushed for the sake of greater gain as “just as good” as the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS’ PURS VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Be not deceived! SANDER’S EXTRACT is recognised by the highest medical authorities as possessing unique stimulating, healing and antiseptic powers. The preparation of SANDER’S EXTRACT from the pure selected leaves, and the refinement by special processes give it curative virtues peculiarly its own. Therefore, be not misled ! Demand and insist upon the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT, and you will derive the benefit that thoasanda have derived from it before. When ill you should not depress yourself more by , the common, bulky and nauseating eucalyptus oils and socalled extracts. What you want is quality and reliability in small dose; and this you find only in SANDER’S EXTRACT.

The famous “Kostya’’ Writing Pads obtainable from all Stationers and Storekeepers, at 6d and Is each.

At Rugby, Wales defeated Franca by SI to.nil.

At tbe Oxford University Sports, Savage, of West Australia, won the long jump covering 22 feet 4 inches. Flaying W. E. Stephenson, tbe Aew Zealand professional billiards champion, at Auckland on Saturday, Miss Ruby Roberts made a break of 108. Miss Roberts received 1500 in a game of 3000 ajp and won by 164.

It is evident that Marten is acquiring the reputation of being a good snow town, as recently there hare been two or three companies in the town that a year or two ago would have passed it by. Mr Knigge has a 4el egram engaging ® Hall by the Willoughby Alladin Pantomime Company, which numbers 127 performers, tor April ofcb. 1

The following prices were realised ta ® sale racehorses on behalf of Mr \v. Davis at Wellington on Monday:—Sonlte, iosgns., Mr Lance Wood; hield Battery, 30gns,, Mr F. Martin; George, 70gns. Mr F. Marfmj Birsfc Battery, 27g05., H. Kingan ; filly by Field Battery from Trix, logns. Mr H. Kingan. The International Tennis Federation at the end of the month will consider a proposal to add to the rule governing service the following words: And provided that such foot is replaced on the ground behind the base line before either foot is placed on the court. The Americans con sider the provision is aimed directly against MoLonghlin, whose service Is his greatest asset, whilst it will also embarrass Brooke The prin oiple of one service will also be mooted. Wilding favours the drastic provisions becoming additions to the law of the game At the Feilding S. M. Court this morning, before Mr B. V. •A. Cooper, in the following undefended oases judgment was given for plaintiffs with costa:—W. J; Honore v. William Rowe, claim £5 11s sd, costs £1 8s 6d ; J. Kingsbeer y. R, Drummond, claim £ll, costs £3; Joseph Darragh v. A. J. O. Gardener, claim £7 3s 4d, costs £1 5s 6d ; Peter Peeney v. Moses Karaea, claim £5 6a 3d, costs £1 Us; S. F. Eilerm v. L. A. Walker, claim £ls, coats £1 10s Gd. Hicks and Son v. J- Palmer, judgment summons. Ordered to pay £35 in instalments of £1 per week or .suffer 16 days’/ imprisonment. Farmers' Co-op., Ltd. v. O. O. Fisher, judgment summons. Ordered to pay £l3 6a 4d in instalments of £3 per month or 11 days’ imprisonment. Ladies desirous of a first choice in the new autumn styles should visit the Bon Marche showroom, where they will see a magnificent selection ! of the latest styles in millinery, hats, and coats and Messrs Spence and 1 Spence’s prices for these lovely goods will he found most reasonable.*