The Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 1920. AN ARK OF SAFETY.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12016, 4 March 1920, Page 4

The Rangitikei Advocate. TWO EDITIONS DAILY. THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 1920. AN ARK OF SAFETY.

IN our passage through life there is ao such thing as absolute certainty. Even the most prudent may tint! themselves in distress owing to some sudden turn of fortune’s wheel, which brings disaster where prosperity formerly was on.ioyod. The eon of a millionaire may till a pauper’s grave, and even the millionaire himself may end his days in a workhouse or refuge for the aged and indigent. The prosperous friend, whom a wealthy man selects as trustee under his will, may, through no fault of his own, be beggared, and made helpless to discharge the duties entrusted to him, and the heirs of the testator may therefore be reduced to poverty. The most that can be done by the prudent is to select the best possible means of obtaining security. In our own country this has been provided, owing to the wisdom of a far-seeing statesman who onoe held sway—the late Sir Julius Yogel. Our Public Trust Office is a monument to his foresight, for it supplies all who avail themselves of its provisions the best security obtainable by any means. Unlike other trustees, the Public Trustee, in his official capacity, never dies, never becomes bankrupt, cannot defraud, misappropriate or misapply, and not only is his fidelity guaranteed, but the whole assets of the State -ensure his perpetual solvency. We have been led to make these remarks oy receipt of a pamphlet in which the Public Trust Office seta out its own capabilities and fc h e solidity of its claims for exclusive use by those who desire to take proper precautions for the safety of those dear to them, before thev themselves pass on to scenes where mundane affairs will presumably cease to trouble them. The growth of the business done by the Public Trust Office has been remarkable, and would seem extraordinary till one realises the splendid advantages and great and unassailable security it provides. For some years after its establishment it made steady, though not striking, progress, but now its annual business runs into millions, and the value of its assets and funds under administration - amounts to twenty millions. Not only docs it do its work perfectly, but it is also extremely moderate in its charges. It is not conducted for profit-making, but exists solely for the purpose of affording the people a security thev would not otherwise possess. - It is truly an ark of safety tor ail estates that enter it, atid the fact should be realised by all who desire to make provision for those they must, in the natural coarse of events, some day leave behind them. The existence of the Office enables every testator who has anything to leave to feel assured that though hia heirs may shed tears of grief for him their interests will bo protected and. promoted, and they will not sgrrow in the sadness of poverty.

The Health Department will probably take extreme measures to mobilise Westland against the in-, fluenza epidemic. Owing to a detect in the power house the Wellington tramway ser-vice-is being curtailed, mid improvement is not expected for a few days. Finger prints left on a steel trunk are being used as evidence against a Russian who is charged at Wellington with breaking and entering. Tiie Canterbury members of Parliament have already urged on the new Minister of Public Works the urgency for sompleting the , East and West Coast railways. McOruer’s Autumn Show of new Mlllinerv, Coats, Costumes, etc., is now oin Never before have MeOruev’s been able to display such an extensive range of choice new .wearables. A cardial invitation is extended to the ladies to inspect the nwe showing.*

Flaying Rugby on Saturday, Scotland defeated Ireland by 19 points to nil.

The Police Force are making a strong demand for an all round increase of 4s a day.

The ballot of tram way men in the Dominion on the proposed settlement of the dispute resulted in 150 foie and 1870 against. The death is reported at Katikati of Mr George Vosey, well known in connection with bringing out settlers in the early days, . A returned soldier, Joseph Murphy, aged 80, has been found at Motuhora, near Gisborne, fatally shot in the head after handling a .808 ri he. Marton Chrysanthemum Show will he held in Marton Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, 30th April and Ist May. Advertisers will please note that advertisements intended to appear in the Rangitikei Advocate on Saturdays must be received at the office by 10 a.m. to ensure insertion. The troopship Oorinthic, which left England on February 20, with 52 Now Zealand soldiers on board, is due at Wellington about April 6. The vessel is travelling via Panama. Advice has been received by the Prime Minister tnat 5000 cases of benzine will be sent from Melbourne to mitigate the acute shortage in the Auckland district.

Arrangements have been made which will enable the Prince of Wales to spend some time in Marton. Further details will be given in our second edition.

A motion requesting an increase in the old age pension to £1 per week, with a minimum of 15s, has been passed by the Auckland Soldiers’ Mothers’ League.

“ By a printer’s error yesterday a number of entries for Messrs Abraham and Williams’ Hunterville sale were misplaced. They appear to-day in their correct place.

A Sydney message states that owing to the entire failure of the Siamese rice crop and the partial failure of the Burma, rice is expected to cost double. The Wheat Commission is pooling rice stocks. The Hillside railwaymeni are demanding an immediate statement as to what steps Cabinet proposes to •take to improve pay and conditions, and consider that a week is ample time for consideration of Judge Stringer’s report. A story is told of the somposing staff of a London daily. Being anxious to get back to the bosom of their families on Boxing night the men made a written request to the proprietors ‘ ‘to go to press early to get home to our ‘various’wives.” The “sale is reported of premises belonging to the National Bank of New Zealand at the corner of Queen and Wyndham streets, Auckland, to the Bank of Australasia, for £133,500 The present building is of brick, wtih three stories and has a frontage of 138 feet to Queen street and 103 to Wyndham Street Captain Dickson completed the flight from Christchurch to Invercargill on Tuesday, covering the distance from Gore, 43 miles, in 45 minutes, and carrying two passengers. A strong head wind was experienced. After circling over the town ho landed on the racecourse, where he was welcomed by the Act-ing-Mayor. At the Supreme Court, Wellington, Mr Justice Edwards gave ‘’judgment for Mrs Annie Baker, licensee of the Clarendon Hotel, Palmerston North, for the full amount, £7O 17s 6d which she claimed from the Crown for board and lodging for John F Donald, a railway shunter, who had been transferred to Palmerston and was unable to get a house. At the Supreme Court, Invercargill yesterday, H. L. Maithus pleaded guilty to failing to account for £3OO, the property of ihe Postal Department. His Honour remarked that complete restitution had been made and that accused’s previous character had been good. The prisoner was admitted to probation for three years on condition that be abstained from betting and paid the costs of the case.

A wide range of illustrations draws special attention to the current issue of the New Zealand Sporting and Dramatic Review. The Te Aroha Racing Club’s meeting and the Otahuhu Trotting Club’s .meeting are represented in interesting snapshots, while other attractive events depicted are the New Zealand Championship Rowing Regatta on the Wanganui River, the Life Saving Championship at Cheltenham Beach, and athletic contests in England. The stage is also covered in a capital series. A feature at the sale on Saturday in aid of the Plunket Nurse Society’s funds will be the splendid collection of vegetables from the A andP Show which have been placed at the disposal of the Committee by the kindness of the exhibitors and of Mr F Spencer, steward in charge. Those wishing to secure a .share of these good things are advised to come early. There will be plenty of other produce and flowers, also weight guessing competitions in the shape of a cake presented by Mr A J Gould, a monster marrow presented by Miss D Awdry, and a ham.

A Special Snip for Ladies is offered by The Economic (Low and Greg o*y), Marton, who have just opened a line of Levat Heather Shades in Ladies’ Hose at 4s 6d per pair, the balance of ao old indent; worth today 6a 6d per ;;pair. ;1 Woar J guaranteed.*

One rof the most noticeable features in the change of the season is the change of displays of seasonable goods on show in the leading drapers. This is particularly noticeable to anyone passing Messrs Lloyd’s Ltd, Marten’s big drapers. There may be seen a very fine display of new goods for autumn and winter use. The attractive goods on show are only a portion of some large shipments just opened, and bought and shipped prior to the recent heavy rise in prices. Messrs Lloyd’s Ltd extend to all a hearty invitation of inspection. No one pressed to buy.*