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Motueka Star, Volume IV, Issue 155, 13 February 1903, Page 3

A replace advertisement from Mr A Manoy will appear in our next issue. The local branch of the Post Office i"s inviting implications for a lad to act as messenger. Here is a chance for a smart, well behaved boy.

The s.s. Kennedy arrived at Motueka yesterday morning with a shipment of 100 tons of coal from Westport for Mr A. Manoy Quite a number of drays were engaged to brirg it to town. Concerning the Black Family, which gives one of their nonnlar entertainments in th? Institute Hall nex Wednesday evening, the Ashburton Mail says : Miss Nellie Black established herself a <n-eat favourite, and received encores and 'bouquets. Her voice, a r ch contralto, promises well tor her future career. In addition o her vocal items, she gave a very fine ex-

hibition of violin playing. Her brother. Bertie Black, gaxe "The Lost Chord." on the cornet, a rendering that fully revealed the beauties of that magnificent composition. He also showed himself an adept with other instruments. In tact, the versatility of the Black Family was admirably shovvh throughout the evening. Mr Black was loudly applauded for his comic song, and his assistance in the instrumental numbers contributed much to their effect.

The Motueka Domain Board sat on Tuesday evening, when, after the minutes of tho last meeting had been confirmed, an account from J. Staines for ploughing amounting to ££ 4s was passed for payment. Jt was also de cided to lodge the balance in the hands of the Town Clerk in the Post Office Savings Bank, to be operated upon by the Mayor and Town Clerk. On account of the boisterous weather prevailing in the Straits the direct steamer Manama did not leave Wellington for Motueka until this morning. She is due here this evening, and is expected to leave by the same tide. It is not often a publican engages in the occupation of buying and selling places of worship, with advantage to all parties concerned in the transaction, but such an instance has come to pass not far from the Borough of Motueka. A well known and popular Boniface purchased a church at one time used by a section of the Lutheran creed (which had seceded from the parent institution because of its objections to a so called "secret" society, the Oddfellows to wit), and shortly after handed over the title deeds to representatives of the Presbyterians in the locality. Truly, as the immortal William says, "One man in his time plays many pa~ts. At a sitting of the Magistrate's Court held this morning, Messrs J. S. YVratt and H. A. Tan ant, J.J.P., presiding a prohibition order was granted against a resident, to be in force for twelve months.

' At the last meeting of the Borough Council Cr Motfatt drew attention to the fact that he had imported a street lamp, which had been placed under the veranda of Mr John Saunders shop.in High street. The cost of the lamp was small, it had good illuminating powers, ' and he asked councillors to inspect the ! j-ame in. view of the future lighting of J the main street. The public will .also-! have an opportunity of passing anj opinion on it. / About noon today Mr Trl. A. Tarrairt received a wire from Stanley Brook stating that his daughter, Mrs J. F. Kelling, was dangerously ill, and that slight hopes were held out for her recovery. The Motueka School Committee has decided to reopen the Borough Schools on Monday next. It is particularly requested that parents having children at home, in good health, will send them along in order that the excellent record gained in the past may he maintained. Those who wish to consult Mr J. A. Chishokn, optician, during his short stay here are reminded -that his visit terminates this evening. The Manager of the Anchor- S.S. Co., Nelson informs us that the s.s Waverley is leaving Wellington this (Friday) evening, for Motueka. She is to leave Motueka. for West Coast ports on Saturday, the 14th hist at about 10 am.

Last week when returning from the Thorpe creamery a' supplmr named Webb met with an accident, the axle of his trap breaking, causing the horse to run away, Scattering the milk cans in all directions, and smashing the trap. The horse fell down a gully on his back but managed to recover its footing. Fortunately, no one was hurt. A meeting of the Management Com mittee of the Motueka Cricket Club will be held this evening. A full practice is also desired by the club at 2.30 sharp tomorrow afternoon:

Mr_ J. Glasgow, barrister and solicitor-, Nelson, has removed to new offices in the building lately erected opposite Messrs W. Rout and Son's auction rooms and offices.

Mr John C. Blackmore, Government Pomologist, is tit present on an official visit to this district.

The following cable message is published in the London Daily Mail of the 13th December:—New York. December 12.—At a beef eating tournament held here on Wednesday night, Charles Obram defeated Patrick Divver, the former champion, by devouring 71b of steak at a short sitting. Divver, at a former contest, consumed 141 b. At present other gourmandising championships are held by the following : Oysters—Frederick Mackey. of Kansas City, who devoured 100 in nine minutes. Pie—Samuel Jackson Suffern, of New Jersey, who ate 14 mince pies in 19 minutes. Apples—Charles Haning Westwood, of New Jersey, who consumed a barrel in one week. Apricots —Z. Fink, of New York, who ate 90 in seven minutes. Eggs—Franz Frederick, of Williamsburg, who ate 50 in one Trout.

A short time ago Mr T. O'Rourke, of Matakitaki, sent an invitation to Mr Seddon to visit the territories of "The" Lost Tribe," and received the following reply from the Premier : Dear Mr O'Rourke, —I duly received your letter of the 29th inst.,*conveying an invitation from "The Lost Tribe" to visit them. I read your communication with great interest, and, all well, will pay them a visit—rivers and roads permitting—the next time I come to the Coast. To get ii,to the back country will be an agreeable change ; and to meet some of my old friends who have disappeared from the seamy side of civilisation for a long time will be a very great pleasure. Damper and Bacon with the solitude of the forest, accompanied with the sweet notes of tui and the bellbird, will be an agreeable treat. With kind regards and best wishes to all, I am, vours sincerely R. J. Seddon. Advertising is the link that connects business with success. The following story is from an American weekly . -"Have you a revised copy of the New Testament in the library, Miss Reid ?" asked the young man who was making an evening call. "No, Mr Slow," she replied, "I regret to say we haven't." "What's a revised copy ?" asked Bobby, who had been permitted to sit up later than usual. "You are rather young yet, Bobby, to understand such matters," said his sister, kindly. A revised copv means that certain changes have been made in the Bible which were considered necessary to a better understanding of the text. Now, you had better run off to bed—there's a good boy." The young man could scarcely conceal his admiration. "Well, if that's what it is," said Bobby, "our family Bible is revised, 'cause pa changed it the other day. He scratched out the date of your birth and made it three years later. He told ma something about you and Mr Slow, and said that it wouldn't do any harm nohow, and if Mr Slow wanted to look at it. it might do a deal of good." Presently the young man went away, and a family consultation was held. It resulted in Bobby's passing a sleepless night. Mr Marconi declares that he will divulge another invention to startle the world after he has finished his wireless telegraphy experiments. The yield of grapes at the Governfarm at W T airangi, in the Waikato, this season is unusually heavy. A pro-* iitable market is found for all the wind manufactured on the farm.

j The number of Chinese in the colony 1 on December 31st was estimated to be j 2792, of whom 31 were ferneries.