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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8718, 18 January 1907, Page 2

The Premier has forwarded through the Governor a cable to the Governor of Jamaica, expressing the sympathy of Now Zealand with the people of Kingston in the terrible disaster that has befallen them.

The Premier, on behalf of tho colony, sent an invitation to tho Duke of Connaught to visit Now Zealand aftei his visit to tho Straits Settlements. Yesterday the Premier received a reply to the effect that tho Duke regretted ho could not now alter his arrangements. An Invercargill telegram states that tiros ii; Seaward Bush continue raging, _ and serious losses arc reported. Information is meagre, but it is understood that settlers and millers are heavy losers. Probably many buildings will be- burned. The fire roaches from Longbush to tieawar.d Moss. The appeal of Alexander Allan, workshops manager at Pctoue, against his classification on tho Bailway Department list was hoard at IV cllington yesterday before tho Hallway Appeal Board. Jhe contention of appellant was that an increase of pay with promotion from the sixth to the fifth grade had been wrongly withheld from him. The Board will communicate its decision to tho Minister,

Mr H. F. Edger, who was appointed LTulor-Secretary to the Native Departiijont lust vear, has asked to bo relieved ot Lis duties* It has been decided to accede to his request and re-appoint him Judge of the Native Loud Court. It is understood that a well-kao.wn South Island politician, who was at one time a member of Parliament, will also bo placed ,on the Native Land Court Bench.

Mr Devlin, Irish envoy, delivered an address at Pahiatua last night to an audience of about 300. _ Tho lecturer received a cordial reception, and a resolution in sympathy with the cause of Home Pule for’lreland was carried unanimously. A turn of J 650 was collected in the hall, exclusive of amounts to come in from outlying district-’. Mr Devlin left to-day for Gisborne,

Auckland timber merchants have Railed the late extraordinary downpour of rain with feelings of great joy. Logs were getting scarce, but owing to tnc mins many thousands hare been brought down to the mouths of the -reeks, ot into tidal waters, where there v:L he no difficulty in dealing with them.

It will be seta by tdyeriieoment that the Methodist Church Anniversary Service? will bo held at Marion on Sunday nest, when special anthems will be given by the choir. The annual picnic is to be held at Overton on Tuesday, 22nd inst. Tram leaves Pnkepapa at 9 a.in. Refreshments will be provided, but a collection Kill be taken for Church funds.

Although rains, followed by warm weather, are supposed to develop blight - in potato crops, the crops iu this district, says the Hawera Star, except iu one or two isolated instances, show no signs of haying been attacked by the dread scourge which .did such serious damage last season. The crops still look particularly healthy. The limit (£200) which the New; Zealand law places on the expenses of 1 Parliamentary candidates, looks smail indeed beside the expensed of candidates at Home- A return issued roe; ntly shows how expensive a business is recking a political career in the Old Country/" The 1273 candidates who sought’ political honours iu January last" paid—or their parties for t hem—£l,loo,Bsß 13s 2d for the privilege. Each vote cost on an average 4s Ijd and tlio average cost per candidate was £9IG. Many people do not put in gas stoves as they fear that tho cost of gas may prove excessive. The manager of Marton Gas Works supplies us with the following figures of the actual monthly cost iu various cases where gas stoves are in use in Marton : Family of 2, 9 e, J|s‘ Bd, 6s, average 9s 3d ; family of 3, i3s 4d, I2s, Bs, 13s 4d, average lls Sd ; family of 4 to 6, X6s, lls 4d, 16s, average lls 6d. Householders can draw their own conclusions as to the relative cheapness of gas and ofher means of cooking. Yegcttriifnijsm was opposed by several physiolog/ist;; at the Food Congress in Paris, tho principle being laid down that “ tho digestion of meat ij most easy when the meat oaten is of the same species as the individual eating it. The further the two species, the eating and the eaten, arc apart from one another, the more different they are chemically, and the greater the labor required for assimilation.” Cannibals have practically recognised this principle, but we hardly expected to find they had so string scientiic support for their practice, In our advertising columns to-day will bo found a notice that Messrs Tatton & Son, dental surgeons, have purchased the practice of Mr A. Porter, of Feiiding. They may bo consulted at their surgery over Mr Williams’ shop, Manchester street. -"This oldestablished firm —Dr. Tatton and Mr C. Egerton Tatton—have secured the services of Mr A. D. Edgar, dental Burgeon, to manage the Feiiding branch. This gentleman has studied in America, and was lately assistant to Mr T. J. Collins, of Dunedin. Dr Tatton will attend at Feiiding every Saturday.

Education boards hare received a circular letter from the Inspoctor-Gene-ral of Schools, - asking that the attention of teachers be drawn to the necessity of giving children, as far it lay in their power, the opportunity of learning swimming. Wherever arrangements could bo conveniently made such a course should be provided. Under the regulations provision was made for a grant of 2s 6’d per annum of each unit of average attendance at ft class in swimming and life-saving lor upper standard pupils, provided that not less than 20 lessons of half an hour each are gii en during the school year. It was necessary that the instructor should be competent, and recognition of tho'clas* obtained .through the education board of the district. Why spend mopcy at Kptorpa ant other thermal springs when Hjukuaio will quickly euro you of rheumatism, gout, sciatica or lumbago. Cbomints and stores, 2s Cd and 4s (Id,

Yet another Inspector has been appointed, in the person of Mr J. O. Adams, Inspector of School Excursion. , " . ~ Marton Band played an enjoyable programme o£ music in Marton Park last evening. The weather was fine. Those members of Royal Rifles who have obtained the new uniform may do so to-morrow evening. The Drill Shed will be open from 7.30 to 8.30. Welcome rain last night was general over North Canterbury. There was heavy rain at Kaikoura, and reports southward indicate tnat rain was general. Brookes’ white leghorns are still leading in the Marlborough egg-lay-ing competition, the six pullets having laid 995 eggs for 33 weeks. The Federal Government invited the Duke and Duchess of Connaught to extend their forthcoming visit to the ; East to Australia.

Rev. B. Dudley, who is advertised to preach at Halcombe Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday morning next, will he glad to meet his friends at the We are informed that Mr Prank Rhodes, of Rangitikei Hotel, intends to appeal against the recent decision of Mr Stanford, S.M., at Bulls, when his license was endorsed.

Royal Rifles will note that the new khaki uniform is to be worn at the parade on Thursday next. Leggings will not be required. On Tuesday a big day’s shooting is to be indulged in for cash prizes. Honorary members are invited to compote.

At the recent wool sales in Timaru 24 bales of half-bred wool were sold at 14,-jd per lb, or an average of £2O 3s Id per bale, which is said to constitute a local record. The wool was sold on account of Mr James Austin, of Winchester.

Questioned by a Standard representative, Mr T. Ronayne, General Manager of Railways, said there was no truth in a statement that has found sorao currency in Palmerston to the effect that extensive alterations, including tho erection of a new station building; were contemplated at the local railway yards.

Wellington Polo Club intend boiling a three days’ tournament at Miramar, commencing on 21st inst. Pern Flats, Manawatu and Wanganui Clubs are sending teams, and senior and junior teams will be entered by the Wellington Club. A cup has been presented

by Mr Martin Chapman for competition. Seventh Day Adventists have purchased a farming property of 168 acres at Cambridge, and intend to immediately proceed with the erection of a school to accommodate a large number of pupils. It is also intended to commence the .minufaeturo of health foods. It is estimated the buildings and improvements .to be effected will run into several thousand pounds.

The Public Trustee, acting as executor of the estate of the late J. Purvis Russell, has decided to subdivide the Whaugaimoana property of 10,000 acres. He will oiler tho freehold of sections varying in area from 50 to 1500 acres. The homestead is the only 1500 acre section. The estate, which contains splendid land, is situated 23 miles from Martinborough. The real issue in the Land Bill is this, said tho member for Bruce to a Press reporter. The Minister rcmscs the option of lease or freehold to any settler who takes up laud in the future. There is no other point of importance but this, and the meaning of it is plain to any man who can read. It is destructive of fiiturc settlement, and if persisted ii means, in my opinion, a tany rate, an attack at soiq.o future date ou existing freeholds. Tho official programme of the Fire Brigades Demonstration at Christchurch shows that a large sum is offered in prizes which should secure large entries. For example in the hose, reel, flat and ladder for five men, live prizes are given and the total prize-money amounts to £9O. Marton Tiro Brigade has entered teams for nearly all tho events, and it is hoped that good support will be given to the Social on Tuesday next in aid of the expenses of the trip to Christchurch. When Baby Burns His Hand. When sister cuts her finger. When brc-.Uii r a bruise. In short, when anythibg’Tihpi-cpa j o He children which causes them pain, ii is"mother .delight to comfort and relieve the little sufferers. She can always do this when she lias Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment in f lic house. Rubbing a little of it over a sore or wound immediately takes away all pain, and vastly hastens recovery. Keep a bottle in the house always, and you will agree with a thousand other mothers who have said tb■; * they could not keep house without it. For saiwby ‘'Turner J- Turner’s Tip Top Tea ’Shop and T. TI. Bred in, Merton; Ellis Bros., Iluntorville; and Campion a King, Bulls. '