LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 243, 13 October 1917, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Last month 622 people arrived In the Dominion and 423 departed from it. The figures in- September, 1916, were 1091 and 1192.

A special memorial service will be held to the late (Sister) Mrs Kennedy, of Grovetown, in the Salvation Army Hall to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock.

A public meeting will be held in the Seddon Town Hall on Wednesday to decide what effort (if any) shall be made this year for the British Red Cross. A large and representative gathering is requested.

Eighteen and six will buy a pair of men's glnco kid boots with Derby cut fronts and sewn soles, at Hannah's.— Advt.

The Seddon Red Cross branch are providing the usual afternoon tea, produce stall, etc., in the hall on Wednesday next (sale day). Residents of the district are requested to send along any live stock, furniture, or goods for the produce stall that they can spare.

Progandra cures corns quickly Advfc.

In the paragraph appearing yesterday reporting the decision of "the Borough Council to prosecute on a charge of infringing the by-laws in connection with the erection of the Salvation Army's new hall, being constructed in Wynen Street, the word "back" should have appeared as "brick." The Council is taking action on tho ground that the building is only two feet instead of six feet, from the street boundary.

Twenty shillings will buy a pair of men's glace kid, closed front, goloshed laced boots, with i-cxvn sole, at Hannah's.—Advt.

Mr Robert Carrick, the New Zealand manager for Quibell Bros., Ltd., states that in spite of the war his principals have managed to keep the New Zealand market going. Adequate supplies of "Kerol," the wellknown disinfectant, are in this Dominion, and further shipments are coming to hand. It-is interesting to know that this British-made disinfectant is being increasingly used throughout New Zealand.

Economise by buying our V.O.S. Scotch whisky. 7s 6d per bottle, at the Masonic Hotel.—Advt.

In the Magistrate's Court yesterday judgment by default was given by Mr F. 018.O 18. Loughnan, S.M., in the case of F. W. Smith v. James O'Malley, £7 12s with 10s costs. Evidence was called in the defended case of Richard Taylor v. John Smith, in which £7 iOs was claimed as half the cost of training the trotting jnaro Prairie Girl for fifteen weeks during tho latter part of 1915. Judgment was given for the defendant, with 16s costs.

Messrs Wni. Collie and Co. rocommond "NO RUBBTJNKS" Laundry Help for washing all clothes clean without rubbing or injury to hands or fabrics. Is packets overy time.—

A Hint to Housewives.—Tasteless dinners made tasty by serving Hayward's Flag Brwid Picklew—a condiment fit- for kings. All liYi* stores.— Advt.

Tua Marir-a Methodist Church Annivorsary, Sunday, October 21st. —! Advt Three degrees of frost weru recorded on the grass yesterday morning, and fivo degrees this morning. Tho public are invited to attend the civic farewell to members of the 35th Reinforcements at the Market Place Rotunda on Tuesday afternoon. Mr R. McOallum has given notice to ask the Minister for Public Works whether, in view of the new boundaries of the Wairau electorate and the needs of settlement, he will proceod at the earliest possible date with the erection of the bridge over the Wairau at the upper traverse, and complete the small unfinished portion of the main road to the Tophouse. A guinea will buy No. 1515, a pair of men's glace kid Derby laced boots, wido fitters, sewn solos, at Hannah's. —Advt. A sitting of the Warden's Court was held at Blenheim yesterday. Francis Hart was granted an ordinary prospecting license over an area of 1 acre 32 perches, Section 6, Block XIV., Linkwater, in the right hand branch of Cullen's Creek. Frances Sutton was granted a residence site of one acre at the head of the right hand branch of Cullen's Creek, on the/same section. /it is rumored (states the Guardian) that tho s.s. Elsie on Wednesday made her last trip to Havelock, and that the mails in tho future will be brought in by launch. The prospects of the steamer Blenheim picking up her running next week for Sounds and Havelock are said to be now more promising, though there is still no definite indication of a settlement of the strike, yr The rainfall at the Delta Station last month amounted to 4.12 inches, as against 1.08 inches for September, 1916. This is a marked difference, but November of last year was an exceptionally wot spoil. The distribution last month was over 11 days, the heaviest falls being 142 points "on the 26th, 68 on the I2th and 55 on the 18th, 48 on the 6th and 46 on the 2nd.

The following question has been addressed by Mr 11. McCallum to the Minister for Lands: Whether he will cause inquiry to be made into the grounds of the protest of the Linkwater School Committee against the action of the Education Department in depriving it of the use! of a small piece of its glebe upon which it had expended moneys in improvements, and which it insists is required for the purpose of primary and technical education ?

Don't worry aboat tho tea tax. At 2s per lb your grocer can supply you with the famous Desert Gold Family Blend Tea. It is a full-flavored Ceylon tea — delicious, wholesome, and economical.—Advt.

A mean act was perpetrated at the boat harbor at Sumncr late on Saturday night or during the early hours of Sunday morning, whereby one of the fishing boats was destroyed. The boat was drawn well up on the slip above high water mark, and secured by two strong ropes. During the night these ropes were cut through and the boat launched and allowed to drift on to the rocks. When the owner arrived on Sunday morning broken wreckage was all that could be found of the boat.

At the last meeting of the Marlborough A. and P. Committee good progress was made with the arrangements for the annual Show to be held on November 13th and 14th. The canvassing sub-committee reported that it had met with satisfactory results in soliciting special prizes. The Committee completed an arrangement with the Public Trustee for the paying off of tho overdraft by means of a loan and a sinking fund extending over 36} years.

Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.—Advt.

The Marlborough representative of the Horticulture Division of the Department of Agriculture reports as follows regarding the prospects of the fruit crops as at the end of September:—Apples: Now coming freely into blossom, with every appearance ot very heavy blossoming. Pears: blossoming. Peaches and nectarines appear to be setting well. Apricots: Setting appears to be rather variable, but good on the whole. Plums: Heavy blossoming. Cherries: Very heavy blossoming. Small fruits: Blooming and setting well.

Sufferers from hay fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in NAZOL. A unique, never-failing remedy. Use the Nazol Inhaler.—Advt.

Acetylene gas for household purposes in Picton, after a ten years' installation, was cut off on Thursday night, and gives place to the moro up-to-date system of electric lighting. The absolutely prohibitive price of carbide has necessitated the closing down of ..tho supply of gas before the completion of the electric installation, and old kerosene lamps, that have been stowed" away for years, have again to be brought into requisition for the time being. It is to be hoped (states the Press) that before long private consumers will be rewarded for the patience and inconvenience they aro now called upon to

endure

A man is known by the lawn he keeps, and anyone can have a good lawn with a North British Garden Hose. Ask to see the "L" or "G" qualities—they stand for extra satisfaction. All dealers.—Advt.

A successful sale in aid of the Friends of the Poor was held at the Red Cross Shop on Thursday, when the sum of £20 4s 4d was obtained, either from direct sales or from donations. The thanks of the committee are duo to all those who assisted in any way, in particular to the following for donations: Mrs H. Harris, Mrs Seymour, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Watts, and Mr G. Harris. The crochet camisole top was won by Mrs James Thompson, Old Renwick Road (No. 29): the celluloid doll by Miss Stuart, Tyntesfield. The pupils of tho Borough Schools have promised to send contributions of saleable goods (produce, sweets, cakes, flowers, and needlework) for Thursday next, when all proceeds will be in aid of tho Red Cross Funds.

''Pay earnest attention to another's words."—Marcus Aurelius. — After once using Baxter's Lung Preserver people are usually unstinted in their praise. Read what one mother writes. "Our little boy had a dreadful cold. Wo were up night after night with him. Nothing seemed to relieve the woo chap. Finally we tried Baxter's Lung Preserver. Ho got ease from the first few doses, and the cold quickly left him. I would not be without Baxter's again. Never neglect the most simple cold. Buy a big Is lOd bottle of Baxters Lung. IW semsy.—Ackfe..

The general shortage of various' articles still continues in Kaikoura. Blacksmiths aro specially concerned, and are wondering how to obtain supplies of coal at a reasonable rate it steamer communication is not soon resumed' Operations in the building trado have been suspended for want of materials, and in another | case men have been discharged on j account of the general shortage of | articles essential to the building industry. Did you hear that Darrant had made the New Commercial the most comfortable house to stay at in Wellington P Stay where you are known and appreciated.—Advt. A cold neglected in summer becomes a serious menace in winter. Shake it off right away with NAZOL. Sixty doses in every bottle, Is (id.— Advt. It has been pointed out to the Minister for Agriculture by the Committee of the, Marlborough A. and P. Association that the preponderating voting power possessed by the Nelson district had operated to the exclusion of Marlborough from direct representation on the Agricultural Board. The Committee has asked him to romedy the matter by selecting the fourth Government nominee, as yet unappointed, from Marlborough. The Minister, in replying to this sug-. gestion, has indicated that it would be favorably entertained. The Committee has nominated Mr C. de Vere I Teschemaker-Shute for the position. Men who appreciate a whisky that has been carefully distlilled, fulto blended, and patiently aged, drink WATSON'S No. 10.—Advt. WANTED.—A taxi owner who is keen to save money to try Clincher Cross Tyres, the all-British tyre—not the cheapest, but the least expensive. —Advt. The need for an improvement in the breed of cattle in the Marlborough district was the subject of discussion at the last meeting of the Marlborough A. and P. Association. Mr C. F. Murray, of Wharanui, brought up this important question, saying that the resources of the disurict in the way of beef-production wore very promising, but they would not be developed along the right lines until the quality of the cattle was raised considerably above its present inferior standard. The same remarks applied in a large degree to the conditions of the dairying industry. He advocated the cultivation of improved strains of the dual purpose type. The collection of beaats at the last cattle fair in Blenheim was a real disgrace to the district. The only suggestion he had in mind at the moment was that a. Government inspector should go round and order the destruction of all calves that were unsuitable for either milk or beef. Other members of the Committee thought tliat Mr Murray's idea of bringing about the desired improvement was rather too drastic—especially at the present time when, owing to the conditions created by the war, everything with four legs and a tail found a ready market. Mr Murray was asked to pursue the consideration that lie had been giving to the question, and the matter was deferred for discussion at a future meeting.

For medicinal dr refreshment purposes our V.O.S. Scotch whisky has no equal. Sold only at the Masonic Hotel.—Advt.

During the winter months no home should be without our V.O.S. Scotch whisky. Procurable at the Masonic HoteJ.—Advt.

WATSON'S No. 10 engenders a fine spirit of geniality.—Advt.

On Sunday last the remains of the late Mrs John Kennedy were laid to rest izi the Omaka Cemetery, the burial service being conducted by the Salvation Army. In the death of Mrs Kennedy, Marlborough has lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens. The deceased was born at Lochaber, in the County of Argyllshire, Scotland, 75 years ago, and left her native land in 1858 with her parents, the late Mr and Mrs Dougall Cameron, and her three brothers—John, Angus, and Alexander—together with the family of the late Mr and Mrs Angus Kennedy, the parents of her late husband. Both families lauded in Victoria (Australia) and resided there for a short time. In 1860 the deceased married the late Mr Kennedy, and left Australia with her own and her husband's people for New Zealand, arriving in Nelson, and finally took up her residence in the Big Bush, (Grovetown), where she remained till her death. The late Mrs Alexander Cameron, of Grovetown, and the late Mrs Duncan McCallum, of Takaka, were sisters of the deceased lady's husband. Five sons and five daughters survive her:—Mr John Kennedy, (San Francisco); Mr M. Kennedy, (with the forces in Egypt); Mr D. Kennedy, (Palmerston North); Mr A. Kennedy, and Mr C. Kennedy, (Grovetown); Mrs W. Hodson, (Blenheim); Mrs R. McIsaac, (Renwick); Mrs J. Iremonger, (Wellington); Mrs F. Southgate, (Kiahanui); Mi's H. Robinson, (R-a-paura); and Mrs W. Phipps, (Grovetown). Mrs Kennedy also leaves 30 grandchildren and great-grandchild-ren.

She keeps going.—N. W. Gosling's wood-cutter, reliable and noiseless. Pay only working time. Orders left Gosling and Son or J. F. Michalanney. —Ad/t. The best friend of the family is NAZOL. Simple and pleasant to take. Safest and quickest in relief. Try the Nazol Inhaler.—Advt. Are yon coaghing and sneezing? Feel feverish and ill? Have you got it badly in the nose and throat? NAZOL will put you straight in no time.—Advt. A fine fillip for flagging appetites is Hayward's Military Pickle. So pure, tasty, oconomieal. All grocers. —Advt. 'THAT'S PATENT." Thofio two words express a great deal—they infer that the article in question must not be copied. If you have an invention you wish to protect, consult Henry Hughes, Ltd., Patent Attorneys, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington.—Advt.