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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11927, 22 October 1919, Page 4

The planet Yenus, which was a brilliant evening star last autumn, is now a morning star, having jasd attained its maximum brilliance as such. It is at present in the constellation of Leo, moving toward Virgo, and rises about 3.30 a.m., or an hour and a-half before the snn.

The claims of the Christchurch Clerks, Cashiers and Office Employees Union, w-hich have been filed at the Arbitration Court, include a week’s work of 38 hours, the rates of pay for which are:—-First year of service, £1 os per week; secbud year, £1 12s (5d ; third year, £2 os; fourth year, £3 2s G.i. ; fifth year, £4 5s ; and thereafter (for senior), £5 10s. Casual hands to be paid not less than 3s per hour.

The New York Times’ Geneva correspondent understands that the Strassburger Neuo Zeituug will publish extracts of a pamphlet written by the German millionaire Thyssen, whom the Kaiser in 1913 asked to aid his projects of conquest, outlining a scheme by which, in the event of success, Thyssen would receive a magnificent recompense in the shape of privileges in British dominions, especially Canada and Australia. It is believed that Herr Katzky will make interpellations in the National Assembly concerning Tbysseu’s revelations.

It was stated in a cable message last week that Prohibition had been carried in Norway. Farther particulars have come to hand in a cable received by the secretary of the Auckland Provincial Council. According to this message, the issue before the electors was simply whether the sale of spirits should he prohibited, the sale of beers and wines not coming into the question at all. The cable states further that the result of the voting was in favour of prohibition of the sale of spirits. The cities showed a large preponderance in favour of continuance, the vote in Christiania being 18,000 for the change, and 75,000 against it. The position in Norway therefore is that while beer and wines may he sold as thereofore, the sale of spirits is banned.

The scriptural injunction to take no thought for the morrow, says the Auckland Star, is one that can hardly be applied to dairy farming, if satisfactory results are to be achieved. It is essential, above all things, that the farmer make pro - vision in the day of plenty for the morrow of scarcity, which inevitably comes along soon or later. There are many farmers who appear never to take heed of the lessons of the past, and instead of making provision for the bad season in the season of plenty, allow the opportunity to slip by, and are later to he found among the multitude of sufferers who complain of the bad luck that seems to dog their footsteps. Last autumn and the past winter can he quoted as a case in point. As a result of the scarcity of feed many farmers found their stock almost at point of starvation, while their neighbours who had had the foresight to lay in a goodly store of hay and other winter fodder, weathered the ‘season successfully. The coming season promises at pre ■ sent a vigorous growth, and there should be ample room for the provision of forage for the next winter. It remains to be seen whether advantage be taken of the fact.

The ladies of Mar ton will he interested to learn that Messrs Lloyds Ltd., have just received in their Millinery Department some exceptionally smart new models. These new goods evidence the very last word in good taste. Every well dressed woman realises the importance of smart millinery and the dainty exclusive designs and colourings of these hats will appeal to all. Ladies should take the opportunity of viewing the latest millinery creations at Lloyds’ well slocked show rooms*

'The Auckland University College Council has decided to’ establish a Chair of Law, and appomtel Mr R. M. Algie, of Auckland, Professor of Law, at a salary of £7OO per annum. A whole time lecturer, to be paid £350 per annum, is also to be appointed. i At a meeting of the executive of the Federated Town Planning Association of New Zealand, held at Wellington yesterday, Mr C. J. Parr, M.P., in the chair, it was resolved to ask all candidates for Parliament honours during the forthcoming - elections whether they would support up-to-date town planning legislation if returned. Arrangements have been made to enable the Martou Municipal Band to purchase from England thirty new uniforms (gold facings). Members and intending members are requested to attend at the Band room on Thursday evening next at 7.30 when Mr J. J. McDonald (a vice-president of the hand)wilL,take the necessary measurements. %

Pleasant weather favoured the opening day of Blenheim Jubilee Show. More than usual public interest was manifested in “the occasion. Following are the championships in the sheep clases:— Merinos (strong combing) ram and ewe: E. A. Weld. ( Fine combine), ram, O. Goulter; ewe, B. C. Monro. English Leicester ram T, Morrin; ewe, A. J. Murray. Border Leicester; Ram, Chaytor and Co. Lincolns; Ram, E. A. Weld; owe, B. Bishnel. Romney Marsh ; Ram and ewe, W. BelP. Corfiedale: Ram and ewe, H. A. Lucas; ewe, K. T. Laidlaw.

At a meeting of Bulls Town Board on Monday evening a long and interesting report was received from the Health Inspector on a recent house to that a copy each householder’s report be sent to the householder interested, also to the owners; so that if the sanitary arrangements are not in order it will give them time to place them in order before the Inspector pays his return visit to see if the by-laws are being complied with.

In an appeal issued by Sir Douglas Haig for £IO,OOO so that the work of the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, England, could be continued and extended, he stated “Previous to the great war the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs formed over 5000 rifle clubs, and the fact that the great majority of their members had a practical knowledge in shooting proved of inestimable value to both the country and the army. In my opinion no tit man can claim to be a good citizen or to have realised his duty to his country until he has learned to h an die a riffs. ” The humorist is frequently the real philosopher and wise one. The latest issue of Life, the brightest of ail New York’s journals, carries a cartoon depicting two Irishmen having a korero on political development. Says one: “Say Duffy, wouldn’t: it he terrible if England gave us iveryfching we ast fur and wouldn’t let us fight fur it!” To which Duffy replied: “That would he just like ’er ter play such a dirty trick!” „ ' An interesting petition illustrative of how heavy death duties may he imposed on an estate through unfortunate circumstances, has been considered by the Public Petitions Committee of the House, when Mary A. Harding, of Palmerston North, petitioned praying for a reduction in the death duties on a deceased! relative’s estate. The com mittee at, first reported that it had no recommendation to make, hut the matter was ventilated in the House, it being shown that through three deaths of legatees within two years, an estate originally worth £30,000 had paid £SOOO in death duties. The recommendation was referred back, in the hone that the committee could find some method of relief. It has now reported recommending that legislation be introduced, making a reduction on death duties where the successors die within a year «f each other, thus following the lines of Imperial legislation. A supply of about 28,000 1914-15 Stars for distribution among members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force is arriving in the Dominion shortly, and will be sent to the holders immediately the names and regimental numbers can bo engi’aved. This work is being done by the Defence Department, and it is expected that the distribution will commence early in November. The Now Zealand certificate of service will shortly ho available. Memorial plaques and scrolls are to he made at a special factory which is being erected for the purpose in England. When supplies arrive, they will be distributed to the next of km of all deceased Isoldiors irrespective of whether their service was abroad or in Now Zealand. The personal effects of deceased soldiers are still coming to hand for delivery to next of kin. These facts show the importance of keeping Base Records, Wellington, advised regarding the correct addresses of returned soldiers, and of the next of kin of deceased members of the Expeditionary Force, as a proper distribution cannot be promptly carried out unless the correct addresses are known by Base Records. Soldiers who w r ere discharged in England, and who have returned to New Zealand should also send their present ad = dress to Base Records, so as to secure their medal.

“ McGruer’s are always giving the ladies of Marton special inducement for buying their -drapery requirements. This week the firm extend the same to the men folk. On page 6 this firm , advertise fourteen specials in men’s wear. As McGruer’s hold big stocks of all classes in men’s clothing at their usual keen competitive prices it will pay the men to shop at this store.* Between the ages of five and sixteen boys are particularly hard on clothes. The mothers who spend evening after evening patching and mending and remaking know how relentless boyhood is in this respect. But there is a means of relieving the constant strain of making fresh garments. We have a fine range of shirts for hoys at prices that make the labour of sewing 1 shirts hardly worth wnile. The shirts are in flannelette, union, prints or zephyrs, and sell at from 2s (kl to 7s Gd each. They are decided bargains, and if you cannot call when in town, we* will be pleased to receive an order by mail. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street, Wellington. ' No need to scald your hands filling

ordinary Hot Water Bottles. Get North British Rubber Co.’s “UNIQUE” bottle with the patent stopper that prevents the water bubbling.

Capetown reports that the Union Castle liner Berwick reached Mombassa on Wednesday with her coal bunkers on tire. I’he vessel was beached. The fore part is completely gutted, and as the tire has spread aft operations have been abandoned temporarily. The passengers were landed, and no casualties are reported.

A Paris message states that Dr Orticoin, who has been carrying out investigations at the Pasteur Institute, concludes tnat influenza is due to an invisible intiltracing virus where visible microbes like Pfeiffer bacillus play only a secondary role. Furthermore, human influenza differs from bubonic plague, but is similar to a certain number of animal epidemics like plague, attacking horses, pigs and game.