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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11115, 3 December 1914, Page 4

Before the Electoral Commission the editors of both the Melbourne Argus and the Age condemned signed newspaper articles. The editor of the Herald favoured the system. Stratford A. and P. Show opened yesterday in fine weather and with a bigger entry of stock than at any previous exhibition held here. Championships awarded were:—Jersey bull aod cow, Mr R. J. Linn, Norxnanby; Holstein hull, Newton King, New Plymouth ; cow, Lovelock, Palmerston North; Ayrshire bull, Maofarlane, Aorangi; cow, Olsen Bros,, Inglewood. The Marton Town Hall was packed last night to witness the performance of “Bunty Pulls the Strings,” by Mr and Mrs Graham Moffat’s brilliant company of Scottish players. From the use of-the curtain to the concluding scene the audience were kept in a simmer of laughter at the quaint sayings and situations. Abie Barker as Rah Biggar and Ella Young as Bunty Biggar filled the principal roles to perfection and were well supported by the other members of the company. At the conclusion of the Premier’s speech at Hastings on Tuesday night, Veteran W. J. Denuett, on behalf of the veterans of Hawke’s Bay, expressed gratitude to the Government for removing the restrictions regarding the granting of military pensions. It was lett, he said, to this Government to take a commonsense view of the position, and the Government’s action would' be remembered with grateful hearts by the veterans, Mr Massey, in reply, said that the Government had thought it was only right to recognise the services rendered in the troublous times years ago. A party of Maori veterans occupying seats on the stage displayed the appreciation of the removal of the restrictions by dancing a haka of welcome to the Premier when he rose to commence his address.

Realising the many disadvantages of choosing suiting materials from the somewhat out-of-date metnod of cut samples, Messrs Lewis and Oameron, Marton, have imported a most comprehensive range of the latest designs in English and Scotch tweeds and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 for the holiday season should place their orders promptly to avert any possible chance of disappointment. The well known excellence in tit 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.*

In the Supreme Court at Wellington on Thursday morning, His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, delivered reserved judgment in the Wanganui case of George William McCanl v. Donald Fraser, an action concerning the will of the late Duncan Fraser, farmer, formerly of Rangitikei. The plaintiff in the action is a son of the late Catherine McGregor, who was a daughter of Duncan Fraser, and the defendant a son of the latter. Duncan Fraser died in August, 1879, and left a will of which the defendant (Donald Fraser) was executor and trustee. In December, 1901, the late Catherine McGregor received £IOO and signed a deed releasing the defendant (Donald Fraser) from further liability in his position as trustee. Plaintiff now alleged that this deed was signed without full knowledge of the facts, and p ra y o d that it should be declared void. He further asked the Court to remove tne de“fendant from the position of trustee, to appoint the Public Trustee in his place, and to order that accounts be taken and the estate of Duncan Fraser administered under decree of the Supreme Court The defence set out that the duties of trustee hail been faithfully carried out ana that the will of Duncan Fraser had been read over to the late Catherine McGregor before she became party to the deed of December, 1901. His Honour, in the course of his judgment, expressed the opinion that, in a case of this kind, where neither fraud nor mistake had been proved, no Court of Equity could set aside a family agreement aft r such a lapse of time. Plaintiff must fail in the suit, and judgment would be given for the defendant with costs (as on a claim for £600) according to scale, £ls 15s a day for second counsel for two days, disbursements, and interlocutory costs. At the hearing Sir John Fiacilay, K.C., with him Mr C. B. Collins, of Wanganui, appeared for the plaintiff; while Mr H. D. Bell, K.C., with him Mr W. J. Treadwell, of Wanganui, appeared for the defendant.

Yer Maun gang cautie’ ground the toun Wi’ yer sxileuchan fnu’ o’ BONNIE BOON. Ne’e fash your thumb wi’ care and dool. Smoke BONNIE BOON to cheer yer soul.

There’s a grand “auld reebie” whiff about BONNIE BOON TOBACCO—a homely, wholesome aroma which tells of honesty and, parity. Why not try it to-day? Any tobacconist sell it—lots of it.

At the Fejlding Court yesterday G. Field sued Ed. Moran for £l9 12s 6d, rent dne and for possession of the premises occupied by the defendant. Judgment was given for the plaintiff tor the amount and the defendant was ordered to give up possession on the 9th December.

At Feikling Court yesterday H. Futcher v. G. A, Wheeler, claim £45 for training racehorse, judgment was given for plaintiff with £5 6s costs. G, A. Wheeler v. H. Futcher for £4O for failing to carry out his duty to Tide the plaintiff’s' horse at the Avondale Races, judgment was given for plaintiff for £23 with|£B 5s costs.

In connection with the star picture ‘‘ln the Hands of London Crooks,” to be screened at the Opera House, Marton, to-night, a rather singular coincidence is that Miss Nan Taylor, who plays a leading part in the picture is the same Miss Taylor who took the part of Susie Simpson in the Scottish Comedy produced at the Opera House last night, “When Bunty Pulls the Strings.” A meeting of farmers is called for Tuesday afternoon at 3.30 in the Argyle Hall, Hnnterville, when it is hoped that there will he a representative attendance of farmers. The business will be to arrange for a special train load of fat sheep from Maugaweba, Taihape and Huntervllle'districts, as a donation towards the British and Belgian Relief Fund. The Gear Co, will freeze the sheep and put them on the boats free of charge, and the Government will rail them free of charge. The cooperation of the farming community is necessary.

Messrs Lloyd’s Limited will offer two specially attractive lines for a few days only, commencing on Saturday next, the sth inst. Twenty fine smart ladies’ linen costumes at 10s 6d, usual prices 21s or 355, also fifty dress lengths in the very latest colourings in English crepes for 8s lid the dress length. These two lines are exceptionally cheap and of unprecedented value. Ladies should inspect Messrs Lloyd’s two special offers which will he exhibited in their number three and four windows on Saturday next. You can pay more; but you can’t get better quality than Mnlinder gives.—Advt.