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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8738, 12 February 1907, Page 2

Halcombe notes 1 appear on 1 our fourth page. The ’Friaeo mail arrived at Auckland this morning, and is due hero to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon.

The death is reported from Dunedin of Mr William Wardrop, chemist, formerly Mayor of South Dunedin.

The Chief Justice and Mr Ngata, forming the Native Lands Commission, formally commenced their work at Napier yesterday. Mr W. T. Birch cables that he intends to leave Sydney by theMonowai on February 16, and he should therefore roach Wellington to-day or tomorrow week. At a meeting of the Socialist Party in Victoria, presided over by Mr Tom Mann, a motion in favor of six hours as a day’s work was carried unani-

mously. The Australian Buckjampers, as will bo seen from our advertising columns, will give another exhibition in Marton to-morrow night. The charge for admission has been reduced to Is.

Locally-grown ryegrass scad will bo so scarce iu Hawke’s Bay this year—m proportion to the demand there is for it—that it is' expected that seed will have to be imported to sow tho lands at present under cultivation.

VVc arc informed that there are two cases of scarlet fever in Mar ton. Parents will bo wise to tike every precaution to prevent their children visiting infected houses and also at once to seek medical aid in case of any suspicious illness in their families.

At a special meeting of Marton Borough Council last evening the tenders received for concrete channelling and kerbing was dealt with. The two tenders received were considered too high, and it was decided to carry out the work by pay labour.

The Minister of Public Health is telegraphing all local .bodies, harbor boards and chambers of commerce in the colony, urging that special precautions should bo taken in view of the outbreak of plague in Sydney. House to house inspection of all boroughs is suggested, as well a s an effort to destroy rats and other vermin.

The average valuations of New Zealand’s exports of wool show the following remarkable expansion in the last five years : 1901-3, 4.84 d per lb ; 10033, C.Old; 1903-4, 7-S7d ; 1901-5, 9.05 d ; 1905-6, 10.45'i. The year 1905-6 shows thus m advance in this respect equal to about 116 per cent, upon 1.9Q1-2. Cr. Phillpotts, who resigned his seat oil the Pohangina County Council on Saturday last, has been a member c£ that body for the past 7j years. Ho was first elected jn November, 1899, and was Chairman of thfl Council from November, 1902, till Novem r • her, Idoo, a period of four years. Mr Phillpotts expects to be some months at Home.

In our wanted columns will be seen an advertisement relating to a branch shop which Mr TV, Clarkson, the Feildiug cycle agent, has opened in Bulls. This should prove a great acquisition to the residents of that district as nothing but the best of goods will be sold there. The depot ~-ill be in charge of Mr T. Scatohard, and the workshop under the supervision of one of the firm’s Feilding experts.

The Acting-Premier told a deputation on Saturday that he regarded Eangitikei County Council as quite the best to deal with from the point ot view of road formation. They had a. most capable engineer in Mr Mair, a man he would be very glad"'to have in the employ of tho Hoads Department. After Eaugitikci came the Stratford County Council. Both were very reasonable.

The Wairarapa Daily Times pokes “borak” at a contemporary thusly “ Mira has lost but little of her brightness, and her stay is rather longer than usual.” Is this an extract from a ladies letter in a social column of the press ? No, it is only an Astronomical Note for the current mouth; “A line from Jupiter will find her.” _ Tins Jupiter—Mira business looks suspicious but it is merely scientific.

At Marten yesterday an accident happened to Messrs Bound and Pedersen’s express. While standing in Mr Young's yard, Pukepapa, Mr Alex, McKenzie, the driver, took off the headstall, and when proceeding to replace it the horse became startled, and after bolting round the spetion made off out of the open gate and up Pukepapa road, homewards. When near Mr Marr’s residence the vehicle was capsized, a shaft was broken, and a spring damaged. After jurors had been sworn in at the Supreme Court, Auckland, there was the usual batch cf those who preferred different forms of the oath, and one very scrupulous individual caused some interest by refusing to take the form of oath which included the words “ Our Soverign Lord the Kjng.” This Fnnotion had never been heard of Letov;, ."1 ushers were sent Hying for musty tpu.e.i which might contain a precedent. The learned judge gravely studied the books, then the Court crier’s much-used copy of the different forms, and lastly the conscientious juror, who blushed a little at the scrutiny -of all eyes, but remained firm, and then, just when everybody expected to see the juror commanded, under all sorts of pain= and penalties, not to trifle with the time of the Court, the Judge solved the difficulty by smilingly suggesting the omission of the word “Lord,” and thus the oath read “ Our Sovereign the King.” That pleased the juror, and everyone was satisfied.

Wednesday afternoon holiday-mak-ers aro reminded that the Kongotea sports meeting takes place this week. The popularity of this Club is well known, and those who have not visited the previous gatherings are assured of a pleasant outing. As usual the events will be decided at Ethelhurst, Mr Jarvis having again kindly placed his grounds at the disposal of the Club. The entries in all the principal events have been well filled, and the public will have the privilege of seeing some of the best runners and cyclists in the colony. The horse-jumping will be an attraction in itself. Eongotea sport* have always been noted for the quantity and quality of the horse flesh that takes part in their contests, and this year will

not bo an exception. The proceeding* will bo further enlivened by a firstclass brass band, and visitors will not be annoyed, or competitors influenced, by the presence of bookmakers ; these gentleman being forbidden admission to the ground. A booth under the management of a well-known caterer will supply refreshments. The day’s outing will conclude with a concert and dance in the evening. EIIUBAEB. This is known to commerce as TUEKET EIIUBAEB. It is a native of, and chiefly inhabits, Chinese Tartary, and grows wild on the mountains and highlands of that section of the globe. That the truth of its botanical identity has not been established is owing to a severe prohibition of the Chinese Government. Every sacrifice to obtain the true plant or seed has been in vain. Ehubarb increases tbe

muscular action of the bowels, is a splen did cathartic and tonic, specially applic able to children and those of delicati constitution. This valuable root is on< of the ingredients of that great stomacl and liver / remedy, IMPEY’S MAI APPLE. This is now the standard remedy for Indigestion, Palpitation Heartburn, Flatulency, Biliousness, Dizziness, Constipation, and all Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Diseases. 2s Gd per bottle. Wholesale Agents, Messrs Sharland and (Jo., Ltd., Wellington. 'Baldness is curable. Capilla Hair Tonic will cure it. Give ita trial, it never tv ov 4 1 A." Sister

—— r The water cart ordo. - ve( j Borough Council has am con j In the absence or Mrie _ 'q practice ductor of Marton Rand, trout tii , , Christlast evening owing to his visit to . jj r church", tho baton was hanaieu Bert. Crosier in an efficient manner. A meeting of General Committee ° i Marton Athletic Club will he hold at the Borough Chambers on Vt odnesday evening at 8 o’clock.*An election for three members to represent the borough on the Napier Harbour Board took place yesterday, the three ietiring, Messrs Brown, McKay and Hdlison, being re-elected.

Mr J. A. Smith, at present headmaster of the Hastings District School, has been selected for the position of sub-mspeetor to tho Hawke’s Bay Education Board, There were twenty applicants.

Yesfcrday tho Now South Wales bowlers played the Dunedin section of the nil White team, which visited Australia, ine match resulted in a victory for the local players by 110 to 88, The Feilding branch of the Fanners Union have now taken possession o. thennew rooms in Mr Darragh’s buildings, which face Manchester Square, -this branch is now in a very prosperous state, and a number of new members have handed in their names. We learn that Messrs G. A.'Preece and Co., in conjunction with Mr Percy Forlong, of Wanganui, have sold Mr butuerland s well-known Lamb Hill estate between Fordell and Wanganui, to Mr Artnui Jlaidivr, of Siberia. This property comprises 1437 acres, and is one of the finest farms m the district,

Three Chinamen named Ah Wong, Ah Chew, Wong Que, and a half-caste named Willie Munn, were charged with opium smoking at ■Wellington yesterday mornin", having been found on premises m Walker-street, which was -raided by the police, Munn’s ease was dismissed. Wong and Chew were fined twenty shillings each, and Que, who owns tho premises, £4O. At Wanganui Harbour Board election yesterday the policy of the old Board was strongly supported, only one convert (Mr IIo"an, M.H.R.) to Field’s scheme being returned. Tho new Board will consist of Messrs Bassett, Hogan, Bignell and Meuli for the town and Mr Higgle for the county.

An Auckland wire slates that the ship Port Elgin arrived there yesterday afternoon from Antofagasta, to Sydney for orders. Captain Hand is suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, but is mending. Dr Sharman, Port Health Officer, is attending to the captain. The ship remains at Auckland for a, few days in order that the Doctor may see it tho captain s condition will allow him to proceed on tho voyage or compel him to come ashore there.'

Tiio fallowing regulations have been made with regard to tickets at Palmerston Shows-rGajtos—That three lady’s tickets he issued' to menthol's, each ticket available for admittance for any one day only, such ticket admitting; bearer before noon and for return after noon. Stands. —Three lady’s tickets bo issued for stand, admitting once on any one day. Exit passes to be issued. Members’ tickets to be clipped at stands, and exit passes issued. Members’ tickets not available at 2s stand. That four lady’s_ tickets be issued to each member for Winter Show, each ticket good for one admission only.

His Experience. ,Me A, T. Beale, of Beale Bros., Oakoy (Q.), says ; "I can recommend Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy to all troubled with diaridgp." or bowel complaints, for I have" used it for theso complaints and was cured. Have persuaded my friends to give it a trial, and in every instance a cure was effected. For sale by Messrs T- H. Bredin.M.'irton; Ellis Bros., Hiuitorvilleand W.B. Clark. Bulk , ’ „ How much do you capo for your head? If if is worth much to yon don t lot it ache. rjluM'U.)' Jloadacho Cure relic eos all kinds of headaches mimkly and without bad effect.—Advt.

Don’t tarry, but come right along to Great Sale, Feildmg. _ Saddle tweeds 6s Ud, merino undershirts and pants Is Cd, heavy Itosiyn typed suit now 27s Cd, tweed trousers 5s Cd mid 6s lid, Koslyn knitted socks ,9d, tennis shirts 2s (Jdj 2s lid and 2s Cd. Carriage paid on parcelby coach or rail.*