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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11113, 1 December 1914, Page 4

The election of a Councillor for the Carnarvon Riding of the Manawatn County was held yesterday. Mr H. G. Hammond was returned hy a majority of 26 votes over his opponent, Mr R. O. S. McKenzie. Mr Morrison addressed a well attended meeting of electors at the Sandon Block on Saturday night, Mr H'. Wood presided. At the conclusion of the address Mr Morrison was given an unanimous vote of confidence.

Frederick Edward Rotherham, a lad of 16, who escaped; from the Weraroa State Farm, and stole £4 at Wellington,’ was arrested at Feilding on Saturday. He was brought before Feilding J.’sP. yesterday and remanded to Wellington. On Saturday a house was broken into on the Awahuri Road near Feilding, and £l6 was stolen. Mr Gronmbridge’s confectionery shop in Feilding was also visited and 5s taken ffrom the till and the goods scattered about. The till was smashed in order to get at the contents.

John Marshall, a shepherd employed at Mount Linton station, Otago, was admitted to the 'hospital suffering from a broken leg. Ho had been breaking in a young horse, which had reared and fallen on him. After the accident he had to be brought 55 miles by motor oar before receiving medical attention. At the Auckland Supreme Court, a youth named Abraham Merrick, who pleaded guilty in the Lower Court to a charge of maiming and killing live cattle, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment in Invercargill gaol. His Honour intimated that he would recommend the Governor to exercise his power to commit the prisoner to an industrial school if he deemed it advisable.

A gift auction of goods and stock was held at Bltham on Saturday in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, and was very successful. Bidding was brisk. The gifts were numerous and useful. A Belgian flag brought £lB7. The total is estimated to realise over £7OO. The total contributed to the Belgian and patriotic funds is nearly £IOOO .each, A horse was killed in an unusual manner at Tikorangi, fifteen miles from New Plymouth, last week. The animal was tethered close to several beehives, and became irritated by the continuous hamming of the bees, la its restlessness it unset several hives, with the result that it was attacked by the angry bees and so badly stung that it died. People who were attracted by the maddened animal’s cries tried to get ic clear and were themselves stung in their efforts, which came too late to be of any use.

A deputation of Wanganui citizens waited upon the Premier yesterday with reference to the closer settlement. The Prime Minister said that acting on representations made to him hy Mr Piram, he had already instructed the department to take the necessary steps to have the property inspected and reported on, and if the report verified the representations made to him as to the suitability and .value of the estate for subdivision, as he had no reason to doubt would be the case, the Government woull not hesitate to do the right thing. The Rangitikei County Council inserts a notice in regard to the observance of the law requiring vehicles, including bicycles, to carry lights whilst travelling on the County roads between sunset and sunrise. Instructions have been given to Mr Mair and Mi Thoms, in conjunction with other persons appointed for the purpose to see that the law is strictly enforced. Complaints have been frequently received by the Council pointing out the danger owing to the nonohservanoe by a section of the travelling public of this regulation and it will be readily understood that the present action of the Council is in the best interests of all concerned.

Where to spend Christmas, New Year and summer holidays. Now that so many will be prevented from leaving the Colony hy reason of the war, the Wanganui River will no doubt claim a large share of holiday traffic. Steamers leave the head of the river (Taumaruuui) every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday morning, and the same from Wanganui. On and after 23rd December the service from Taumarunui is a daily excepted. Itineraries, timetables, and all particulars may be obtained from the various offices of Oook and Sous, alt N.Z. Tourist Bureaus, and from the proprietory, Messrs A. Hatriok and Co., Ltd., Wanganui. See‘advertisement in our columns.*

“For seven days Messrs Lloyds Limited offer a great clearing line of ladies’ linen costumes, dress skirts and coats at 8s lid each, usual prices being 7s 6d to 17s 6d. These great bargains will be exhibited in their number three window from Monday next, 23rd Inst,* THE RECENT EPIDEMICS OF SMALLPOX AND DIPHTHERIA..

Would certainly not have attained such proportions if the bygauic fact wfere more generally known fcirat the disinfection of the’ mouth by a reliable and harmless antiseptic is a great protecting factor. not only against such local throat diseases us diphtheria, tonsilitic, quinsy, and sore throat, but against all ailments where the infection is through the

throat or respiratory tract. By nutting three drops of SAWDER’S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT on a piece of sugar-loaf, and allowing it to dissolve in the month that cavity is thoroughly disinfected. The volatile nature of SANDER’S EXTRACT makes it penetrate every crevice. SANDER'S EXTRACT is not nauseous nor depressing like the common eucalyptus sue! possesses great antiseptic power. By using SANDER’S EXTRACT, you avoid the uncertain composition cf the lozenge, you have the benefit of the strongest antiseptic that can he used with safety, and the result ig protection from all infection * You can pay more; but you can’t get better quality than Mnlinder gives.—Advt,

A cable message states that the London Times has celebrated its first century of steam printing. A sale of work and Christmas Tree will be held in the Anglican Sunday schoolroom, Marton Junction, on December 9th. Half the proceeds go towards buying material to make clothes for the refugees and the poor in. Great Britain. New Plymouth reports that during a thunderstorm on Sunday at Tikorangi some large hluegums on Jury’s farm were blasted, and great branches weighing several hundredweight were thrown a considerable distance. Two cows which were sheltering there were struck by lightning and killed.—Association. Realising the many disadvantages of choosing suiting materials from the somewhat out-of-date method of out samples, Messrs Lewis and Cameron, Marton, have imported a most comprehensive range of the latest designs in English and Scotch tweeds and worsteds, a selection of these are now on view in their No 2 window. The time is at hand when those requiring a smart suit at from 60s to 85s tor the holiday season should place their orders promptly to avert any possible chance of disappointment. The well known excellence in fit and style of Messrs Lewis and Cameron’s suits have earned for them an enviable reputation and has already more than justified their progressive spirit in importing such a really fine selection of tweeds, etc. Their famous “Sincerity” suits are also made up from own choice of material, 55s to 755.*-

The Postmaster-General announces that letters for New Zealand prisoners of war interned abroad should be addressed according to the following example Captain X (or Private X). (Name of Unit). British Prisoner of War. Prisoners of War Information Bureau, Berlin. Letters may be posted without prepayment, and no charge, will be made tor registration or insurance if these services are desired. Parcels will also be accepted without prepayment either for postage or for insurance. No letter may be enclosed in a parcel. Any letter, parcel, etc., received tor delivery and bearing a clear indication of having been sent; by a prisoner of war will be delivered without charge, A parcel sent by a prisoner will also be redirected without charge. Money orders for prisoners will be issued free of commission. The words “Prisoner of War” must bfe written across the requisition form. The foregoing is in accordance with arrangements made by the British Pc st Office.