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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12012, 15 March 1920, Page 4

The splendid entries received for Ohakoa Sporty on Wednesday indicate a successful meeting. A number of well known horsemen are competing, and numerous foot events and competitions will till andnteresting bill. The grounds and appointments are in splendid order. Refreshments will be obtainable under the supervision oi. an experienced catering, firm, and hot water will be supplied to picnic parties. Marten Municipal Brass Band has boon engaged to supply music. One of the most striking and 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, Marton’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 bny.*2 „ t >

The Emir of Feianl has been crowned King of Independent Syria amidst much rejoicing. __ - In inter-Sfiate tennis, Victoria beat Sonth Australia, after an exciting contest, by 11 to 10 rubbers. According to a wireless message, the Cedric picked up the crew of the abandoned achooner Maid La Havre, 750 miles east of New York.

As the cost of producing gas has increased by over 2s 5d per 1000 feet, Hamilton Borough Council is considering increasing the price to consumers from 10s to 12s 6d.

The trackers at Botowaroa coalmine who stopped work owing to oil being used instead of grease, have resumed work. The terms of settlement have not been divulged. In the Supreme Court at Napier Magdalene Ritchie was awarded £IOOO damages against Claude Balfour, or Carrodus, the full amount claimed, for breach of promise to marry.

The other Mr Frederich’s chaff cutter, working on York Farm, near Marton, cut during 14 hours no less than 54 tons, which is claimed to be a record. There was only one stop, and the machine was driven by Mr J. Levett.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Tauranga, Goodwin Humphreys sued Karl Johnson for £lO for the loss of a cattle dog, alleged to have been killed by the defendant’s car on a public road. Judgment was given for the plainti«■' for £5 and costs £4. Barry sails by the Orsova for Australia early in April, taking the boat in which he rowed Felton, also two new shells, because ho intends to race Paddon or any other Australian scullers anxious to meet him Barry has been in rather poor health since the race with Felton, but is now fairly tit

The body of Walter Wilkes was found hanging in a shed at Kaikohe on Tuesday morning. Mr Wilkes, who was formerly in business as a watchmaker at Thames, had been for some time in poor health, suffering from nervous and mental depression. He was on a visit to relatives in Kaikohe,

An old identity of Masterton, Mr George William Schroder, was found dead in the public park on Sunday with a double barrelled gun over his body Deceased, who was about 70 years of age, had been depressed since the death of his wife some months ago He was a- native of Nelson and one of the first drapers in Masterton

The Railway Department has decided that the Royal train which is to carry the Prince of Wales through the North Island shall consist of—besides the engine and guard’s van—three day coaches, three sleepers, one Ministerial car, the Vice-Regal car, and the Royal car at the end of the train. The Royal car is at present being prepared at the Petone workshops. The Manawatu Times says a local draper has been victimised to the extent of £lO in a very simple manner. A telephone call announced the name of a well known country client who would be at an hotel in the evening to pick up a selected parcel of clothing which was duly delivered there. They were called for by an unknown young lady of good address. The receipt of the account at the end of the month disclosed the fraud.

There are 150 events on the programme of the Rangitikei School Sports which are to held on Marton Park on Wednesday. Bight schools have sent in a large number of entries, and others have supplied good reasons for being unable to compete this year, and it is assured that there \*ill be keen competition for the individual championships and other events. The champion school will held for one year the valuable Shield presented to the Association. Sports commence at 12.30 p.m and arrangements have been made for a large gathering. Afternoon tea will be obtainable on the ground. A returned soldier yarned Gorbeli, employed on the Riddiford Estate at Te Awaiti, was seriously injured on Friday and taken to Wellington hospital. While carting a • heavy load of timber the reins dropped and he got off to pick them up, the horses wakliug on. Gorbeli failed to pick up the reins and fell, when the horses increased thou pace and the waggon tipped over, pinning him beneath the timber for about 20 minutes, when he was released by two cadets who had arrived on the scene, It was found that his spine was injured, and his condition is critical.

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

Motorists and cyclists should note that all accessories are stocked by Messrs Neilsen ' Bros, Broadway, Marton. Motor and cycle repairs executed at shortest notice, and the firm have lor sale new and second hand machines at reasonable prices. All classes of motor and general engineering work undertaken.*

BOON TO DEER STALKERS AND OTHERS. —Stags’ Heads, Boars’ Heads, Birds, Fish, and Animals Mounted. Skins tanned. Every kind of Furs, Coats, and Rugs made and repaired. All work guaranteed. J. JACOBS (from London), 55 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North.*