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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8772, 26 March 1907, Page 2

Marton Gas Works showed a profit of £36 8s 8d for last mouth.- - An inset for Messrs George and Kersloy is circulated witli part of oar issue to-day. The po:d’-oued Pohangina sports mooting wid d.he place on Saturday, j March 30th. ! A report of the last meeting oi iKhnbolton Rabbit Committee appears on our fourth page. At the Wellington Supreme Court to-day William Henry Glover was sentenced to six months’ imprison? ment on a charge of forgery. The auspices seem favourable for the Momohaki excursion to-morrow. A large number of visitors is assured and tbe weather promises to be fine. I The works erected at Westport by j Government for the conversion of Seddonville soft coal into briquettes have been completed, and briquette making commenced to-day. t 'Owing to a misunderstanding as to date very few Kimbolton people attended the picnic at Apiti bridge. It is hoped that better arrangements will be made next year, when with good weather it is anticipated the affair will be a huge success. Among the things that might have been expressed differently was tbe remark by the ; chairman at a recent social function in Masterton, who, in announcing the concluding item, said, “lam sure wo will all be glad to bear the last performer.’’ The Sandou-Qhakca Rifle Club match against Halcombe for the Newman Cup will take place tomorrow on the Sandon Range at 10 a.m. sharp. Following is the team: W. S. Penny, A. Perry, - Speedy, .Drew, W. Pearce, R. Anderson, W.: Lumsdcn, Purnell, P. Lumsdeu arid T. Williams. Says tl’io Wairarapa Standard: Two lambs were, dropped on Mrs Wood’s farm at Morrison’s Bush last week. Either they are the last lambs of last season or the flrst of the new season —unless, indeed, they claim a season to themselves. It was the hat’ industry of Australia that gave rise to the sis hatters incident, which marked a mild epoch on the imported labour controversy. Apparently the Australian industry is still badly in need of hatters, for Mr William Anderson,- member of a Melbottrne firm, who recently left on I. a trip to stated before his departure that part of his business. >yas to'get'labour. ' ■ i Our boot-man makes boots of every '• description •to order. Those are people 1 who cannot get ready-made boots to fit j If you are one of these he will fit you The heavy rains we have had will find out 1 where ;the holes are. Bring;you boots ! along. We use only best English leathers J and good workmanship at MeEldownoys Marton. - Half the baldness you see now-a-days t in young men is unnecessary. Capilla 1 Hair Tonic is guaranteed to prevent your c hair falling out. Try it. i

Mr H. H. Richardson /ufortas us thfc ho will not bo a cand. 1 " 1 ™ 0 Martou Borough Council tV ue *“ election, as lie could not at-p' l ’® s °P® afford the time to carry ou>, - tlle duties of Councillor, if elected.

At. a mooting of Marton Bowlin ? Club last evening the Secretary was instructed to send a letter of condolence to Mrs'S. Gibbous and family. The following office-bearers were elected: Mr J. McEklowney President, Mr J. M. Nicol-Vice-President, and Mr J. A. Pawsou member of Committee.

The '‘ recent case 'with regard to a right-of-way at Fern Flats makes clear to the public that after laud ■ has been put under the Land’ Transfer Act it is not. possible for a right-of-way, fwhich did not previously exist, to be established.

-'Our readers will note that the dental practice lately carried on by Mr A.“ Porter in Feildiug has been purchased by Dr. Tatton and Son. The firm has established permanent surgeries in each- of the _ principal centres, and intends to visit the outv lying districts as advertised. ■Lastj night the Napier Borough Council resolved tcTfako steps to instal electric lighting and construct an electric tramway. The report of Mr Black estimated the cost at ,£45,000, exclusive of service to Taradale.

The period for receiving tenders for removal of the Exhibition buildings has been extended till April Bth owing to the large number of enquiries made and applications for more time to work out the approximate amount of timber contained in the buildings.

The sawmill hands who went out at Southland Sawmilling Company’s mill deny that they struck. They gave 24 hours notice as required by the Arbitration Court award, but were put on again for throe days and then told to stop‘work, Fresh hands have been engaged and the company will not re -employ the men.

Fort Dodge, Webster County, lowa, which has just resolved to fine those who will not marry, has a population of 0000. The cable does not say what.will happen if the number of each sex is uneven, but a cynic alleges that if there are too few spinsters there will he a rush to thp locality.

A man named William Thorn, employed by James Bell, at Akaroa, is reported missing, and a search party is out. He is said to have gone out shooting on Sunday with a friend named Hayward and separated. Later Hayward heard three shots in quick succession from the direction Thorn went, but could find no trace of Thorn, and he has not been hoard of since.

In Italy the sale of .salt is. a Government monopoly, its cos.ti.ii that country being greater than that of sugar. Every one, therefore, uses it very carefully. It is only for sale in the tobacco shops; . and the privilege of keeping tliese .is .greatly coveted, being a sort of awarded to men who, in Other countries, would receive a pension for services to the Government. - A remarkable scene of enthusiasm occurred at the Foreign Mission meeting in Melbourne in connection with the Methodist Conference, when an appeal was made for funds. In one hour £I6OO was transferred from the .pockets of the members to the coffers of the Board of Missions. “It was a perfect conjuring trick, says the Argus, “and even the chief magician, the Rev. J. G, Wheen, professed himself mystified. Before the business of Marton Borough Council was commenced last evening the Mayor referred to the death of Mr S. Gibbous, who had been a Councillor for a great numhor of years and latterly had been a representation* of the Wanganui Hospital and Oharltahie Aid Board, lie had proved himself an energetic and useful member. He moved that appreciation of his past services he recorded and that a letter be sent to Mrs Gibbons and .family expressing Council’s sympathy in their loss'. The motion was seconded by Or. Read and carried.

Mr P. He C, Malot has resigned the position of Chairman of Directors of the Bank of Now Zealand as from Jlst March inst., the close of the financial year of the Bank, hut he will continue to act as a director. It is understood that the state of Mr Malet’s health and the fact he intends to leave the colony on a visit to Europe towards the.end of the present year have led him to take this step. Mjc Malot has occupied the office of chairman for over five years and that of director for over eight years. Hokitika reports that his Excellency the Governor is having splendid weather for his excursion to the Franz Joseph glacier, and had a hearty > ccjption from people all the way south. Ha was presented with a loyal address and entertained at luncheon at Ross, and at Wataroa was presented with a poetic address and escorted by a large cavalade of horsemen and women to the glacier region. Yesterday was spent on the ice, Alex. Graham being tiro guide. He starts on the return journey to-morrow, reaching Hokitika on, Wednesday, when in the evening His Excellency will be present at a meeting of Freemasons of the West Coast lodges. It is expected that a large gathering will attend.

Tho sitting of the Railway Appea Board' concluded at Dunedin yesterday when the appeal by C. E, Best, formerly leading carpenter at Hillside workshops, against reduction to the position of carpenter, was heard. Tho Department’s action in reducing appellant was based on his use of obscene and improper language when speaking of the foreman of his department. Use of tire language was admitted, but it was contended that it was done jocularly and not with the object of disparaginggrthe foreman in the eyes of his men. It was also contended that a fine would have met tho case, and that the punishment inflicted was more severe than the circumstances warranted. The Board reserved decision.

The question as to whether the trustees of St. Andrew’s Hall, Marton, were required, to take out a license was brought before the Borough Council meeting last evening. Or. McEldowney moved in the direction that all halls connected with church property bo not required to take out a license,'provided they are used exclusively for church purposes. He , added that if tho hall was rated oh the basis of tho income since the erection of tho Opera House Council would derive very little benefit. Gr. Little reminded Council that fees had been charged for rent of St. Andrew’s Hall, and men, tioned tho Orchestral Scioty as a

r | cast) in point. Or. Read said the Act • -was very explicit, that where a fee . was taken at the door the hall , authorities were liable for a license. ’ fie questioned whether it would not be better for the motion to emanate 1 from another Councillor, as ho was ■ of opinion that Or, McEldownoy as a trustee of the hall, had a pecuniary ■ interest.- Or. lloEldowney said he was quite willing to take the responsibility, and the motion was put and carried. • ' THE CELEBRITY OF SANDER AND SON’S PURE VOLATILE-BUCA- ’ LYPTIEXTRACT Is- universally acknowledged. Royalty honours it, and the entire medical profession Has adopted its use. Imitations sprang up without number. The latest of them—all styled “ Extracts”—was an oil foisted upon the trusting and unwary under the grossest misuse of Sander and Son’s reputation. Sander and Son instituted an action in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before His Honor,-Chief Justice Sir John Madden, K.C.M.G., etc., and at the trial a sworn witness testified that he had to stop the use of counterfeits on account of the irritation produced. - .' A 1 This -shows what care is required to obtain an article that is scientifically tested and approved of. As such is solely endorsed and recommended. ;THE GENUINE SANDER; & SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI - : - EXTRACT. , CAN YOU BLAME HER? If at last she tires of the fault-finding of a dyspeptic husband and leaves .him? The worst of the dyspeptic is that he docs hot realise his own meanness. His world; •iS entirely hut " of-’p'eVspebiS ve.- A iharPls’ only as sti'ong as his stomach- When the stomaehds diseased'all* tHtrother-organs' l - suffer. ; Dr. Sheldpn’3^pigestive:;Tabules:: are the sufferers’ tree of life. They will cure him and bring him health and Imppiness just as certain as he takes them. They are suro’becauso they are' a natural remedy, and contain exactly the same chemical properties ns tho digestive fluids in tho stomach. For sale by Turner and Turner’s Tip-Top Tea Shop. Gout and its kindred disease rhevimatism, are caused by excess uric in the blood. If yon suffer Rheumo will soon cure you. Give it a fair trial. 2/6 and 4/C. All stores. i

Royal Rifles- will shoot for cash prizes on Good Friday. A'nubile social will ho tendered to ,Mr P. O’Dea at Sanson on Thursday next.

• With last week’s shipment of butter tho export sea'sou for the Auckland province closes, says tno Herald. From March 31st, 1906, to the present date, 21st inst., the total export has L >eu 133,699 boxes, or 3312 tons, as -dust 108,023.b0xe5, or 2/00 tqns, '.ho previous vear—an increase m -t of 462 tons. Lasteseason at i‘ ?„ ,-k etween 2000 and .3000 boxes were in “store,' .while to-day, exclusive of Saturday’s shipment, there wore 17,54.3 boxes. The clearing sale hold on Mr J. M. IfKS O SSIi .A <mm» SLd to.-Mr ‘*’S«g£a»» brought fair prices. Wc quote 3 year olh Allies £36, mares in foal £oi to £44, hacks £5 to- £ll ss, breeding owes 12s 8d to 18s, f.f.m. owes 11s Od, cull lambs os 4d. i

... Through the error of a clerk assisting in working the totalieator at the Master ton races, the mimbar rung up ou a winning horse was alteicd to a less number after tho race commenced. Tho error was soon detected, and tho machine number readjusted to the original amount. Some of the public interested , only saw the latter alteration being:mauo and naturally jumped tq the conclusion that money was being uniaiiiy rung on, whereupon a demonstration ■was made in protest. Several,, dissatisfied investors wore taken into the totalisator house by the stewards and the working of the machine shown to them; also the way in which the mistake was made. _ Lho explanation proved entirely satisfactory, tend no* complaints were heard. The case of a hahy .sold for Is was mentioned- at an inquest at Leeds on the body of Dorio Silvers, agedmonths, who died there recently. Tho child had been in charge of a Mrs Gaunt, who said that as its mother had to go out to earn her living she decided th give the child » homo, and paid Mrs Silvers Is for her. The document of transfer was put in. It .was written on a piece ot erimv notepaper, bore a penny stamp, Indian: “I. Mrs Gaunt, received from Mrs Emily Silvers Jier baby daughter Doris on the fourteenth day of November, nineteen-five. Witnessed by Mr William Gaunt and Sarah Elizabeth, Smart, Bull and Butcher Inn, Water Lane. ’ ’ A verdict of death from natural causes Was returned.

Ask any -mother in this community who has used Chamberlain’s Gough Remedy what she thinks <?f it. Sho will tell you that sho depends upon it for coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, and that by giving it to the children at the very first symptom of these complaints,' they a-e never allowed to get a foothold in tne house. For sale by T. A. Bredin, Marton ; Ellis Bros., Il uutoryille, and W. B. Clark, Balls.