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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8781, 8 April 1907, Page 2

Dunedin City Council is likely to undertake its own insurances, including guarantee, accident, and fire insurances aud superannuation. We distributed as an inset in Saturday ; s issue over 1000 catalogues of the Marcou Chrysanthemum Flower Show, aud if any -person should not have received one copies cau bo obtained from Mr Juo. McEldowuey-s shop.

Mr J. 0. Malfroy, clerk of the court at Hokitika, who has • been transferred to Dunedin, was entertained by a representative gathering of citizens, the Mayor presiding. Mastertou District High School pupils have achieved a remarkable result on their agricultural plot, obtaining a potato crop which works out at the rate of 37 tons 3 cwt per aero from 7cwt of seed and four hundred weight of manure on poor soil. The variety “Factors” IScwt to the acre and “Breezes Prolific” planted on 27th November with six cwt of manure produced at the rate of 10 tons 13 cwt to the acre for OS day’s growth.

A large lish, about twelve feet long, described as a Black lish and akin apparently to “Polorns Jack,” was washed ashore on the Hok’tika beach this jj! -dug. The lish is white •uadojfn.'-;:;.. ’’Qi black hack and has a propeilor-like tail. It has a very small mouth for the size of fish, with small tusk-like teeth op tho lower jaw only.and a tongue like a bullock. There is a bullet hole through its tail and it was alive when washed ashore, and it fought desperately, for its freedom in the shallow surf waters as succeeding waves rolled the niou.ster in. It is now being exhibited by the finders on payment of a small charge. A Wellington telegram states that Messrs Fuller arc negotiating for a lease of the Theatre Eoyal and a number of adjoining properties fronting .Lamhton Quay, with a view of erecting a now theatre. It is understood that tho transaction is practically completed.

The milk supply at creameries around Feilding district far exceeds that of corresponding period last year, probably owing to the abundance of feed, which appears to contain more nutriment this season. There is every indication of the creameries closing down pinch later in the season.

Gisborne reports that on Saturday night George Smith, hairdresser, was attacked from behind by a man with whom he had previously had a row. He was rendered unconscious by a fall on the kerb, but is now out of danger. His assailant was arrested'.

Wo arc informed, on good authority, that Mr F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.E., will be a candidate for Feilding Mayoralty. Mr G. J. Harford has consented to forego the anticipated honor in favor of Mr Lethbridge. Mr Lethbridge, should he bo successful, will, wo understand, be supported by a strong council of business men, who have consented to be nominated as candidates at the forthcoming election. DIGESTION NOT SUFFICIENT.

The mere digestion of food is by no means sufficient, and no matter how much we eat it would accomplish nothing towards keeping our muscles, hearts and brains in active operation unless food elements were absorbed after digestion into the blood, and assimilated from it into the very structure of all the different portions and organs of the animal frame. The blood in its course receives the nutritive materials from the stomach and intestines after digestion, the special products of the liver, spleen and lymphatic glands, and the oxygen absorbed from the air in the lungs. It. therefore contains and carries to their destination all the materials required for the chemical and vital changes" of the various tissues necessary to life. The very best auxiliary to nature is to bo found in Impey’s May Apple. And Nature often requires assistance. Impey’s May Apple is quickly absorbed into the blood. It is a liquid, not a pill or tablet. 2s 6d from all chemists and stores,

It/Is understood that the Australasian squadron, -which leaves Sydney on the 10th for New Zealand, Will remain In tin' colony during April and part of May. J

During March the Christchurch tramways carried 1,2-16,103 ; passengers from Cathedral Square to the Exhibition (no Sundays), 73,326 passengers from the railway to the Exhibition

Mr T. U. Race, Canadian Commissioner at the Exhibition, on Saturday afternoon distributed nearly 10,00 U cakes of sugar made from Canada s maple syrup. Every child visitor received a cake.

In consequence of the uneasy feeling among the insurance companies as to tlie risk of five at the Exhibition, Government is moving in the matter of providing more firemen.

During February la,st 3610 persons arrived in New Zealand, as compared with 3227 for corresponding month of last year. The departures in February totalled 3175, as against 2273 in February, 1906.

At the sittings of the Assessment Court at Napier in connection with the objections to the present valuation of the Waimaratna Block as being too high, the Court, after hearing the evidence, sustained Mr Grillin’s valuation.

A conference of delegates fi-om local bodies was hold at Palmerston South on Saturday to consider motor by-laws. There is provided a speed restriction of C miles per hour at all indicated dangerous places, and drivers of cars may bo called on to stop altogether when meeting or passing drovers, vehicular, or horse traffic. This will considerally affect running between Dunedin and Christchurch. The 44th week of the Utility Poultry Club’s egg-layiug competition at Lincoln College concluded on April 6th. Laying had fallen off very much. In only 39 pens out of 300 were any eggs laid, ami the total for the week was only 313; total to date for 300 pens, 53,602.

GjThe death is repfirtod at Dunedin of Dr. Robert Burns, 'who arrived in Now Zoalandby the ship Three Bells in 1858, Deceased was oue of the lirst members of Otago University Council, and was gaol surgeon in Dunedin for many years.

During his rru v:r visit to Calcutta the Amoor of Afghanistan learned to play billiards. According to the 11 Onlooker, ’ ’ his first stroke sent the spot ball through a glass vase. 1 ‘ Ameer fluke, ” . diplomatically murmured an English A.D.0., as he gathered up plie fragments. At Raugitikci County Council meeting on Saturday the death of Mr David Scott was referred to by the Chairman. He said Mr Scott had been a member of the Council for some years, and ho moyed that a letter of sympathy bo sent to Mrs Scott and family. Mr G. Cummins, Martou, has a now advertisement ■ to-day. He _is paying special attention to careful shoeing, and lias obtained the services of one of the best sboers on the coast. Horse-owners who value good shoojug will do well to give Mr Cummins' their patfoijago. The editor of the Bookfellow re_ceutly offered prizes for the best description in ten words of the Australian and Now Zealand girl respectively. The following took the prizes Australian girl, ‘ 1 a product able”to jiold its'own without protection” s New Zealand girl, “an interesting flower to a family which ‘blows in profusion.’ ”

At the Kaikoura Show the Judging at the baby show was in very capable bauds. Mr A. W. Rutherford, M.H.R., a host iu himself, was aided by Mr J. G. Clayton, the Government veterinary surgeon, who, wo suppose, certified to soundness, absence of .spavins, wind galls, etc., and Mr N. Fulton, daily expert, late manager of Rata factory, who most probably I)ad the task of separating the cream of the babies from the rest. Nelson Colonist says that Mr Win. Christian, of Tadmor, who has been paying a visit to the North Lsiand, Sms returned bringing with him eleven Romney Marsh rams selected by himself from the flocks of Messrs Peirce, Colyton, Feildiug, and Levett, Kiwitea, Feildiug. The sheep are flue specimens of the brood and will bo valuable iu introducing a fresh strain iu Mr Christian's flock, which have boon raised principally from sheep bred by Messrs Hunt, Wakefield. Mr Christian’s enterprise will no doubt bring its own reward. It was the intention of Mr R. E. Beckett to resign tho chairmanship of the Eangitikei County Council at the monthly meeting on Saturday, but lie has deferred doing so until after a special meeting to be held in a fortnight’s time. The estimates and bylaws are to be considered at this meeting, and Mr Beckett’s offer to assist iu the discussion of these important subjects was thoroughly appreciated by Councillors. In connection with the election of a. new chairman, Mr Beckett recommended a temporary appointment until a representative for the Porewa Jliding had been elected.

At Bangitikoi Council meeting on Saturday the Chairman (Mr R. E. Beckett) referred to the financial transactions during the past year. : They had commenced the year with a debit balance on , the general account of £3276 12s, and it was estimated that the year would end with a deficit of £3177 (Is 4d. 'The actual result was that the expenditure on the general account was £14,484 9s 3d, or £O7 Is lid more than the estimate, while the receipts were £15,190 7s lOd, being £075 7.s lOd in excess of the estimate, thus leaving an actual delict of only £.3509 13s fid at the end of the financial year. Consider mg that the Council purchased new' machinery to a net value of between £OOO and £7OO the result was accepted as being yery satisfactory. Writing from Buenos Ayres on December 31st last year, a correspondent says; “This Jcountry has been on the downward track, so far as turning out butter is concerned, for throe years now, loss aud less, and I expect this season will see JOOO tons loss turned out than last. The industry will never he a success on the present system, and unless the whole thing is changed Now Zealand has nothing to fear from the Republic. The yearly return of a cow Is just oue-tinrd loss hero than iu the colonies, hence the whole industry is moving along slowly. Beef and mutton are soiling well, and it is much easier for people on the land to fatten stock than milk cows. If the colonial system of dairying were adopted here flip business would go ahead fast, as the pastures are very suitable for the industry," The number of persons returned in April, 1908, as keeping bees was 15,398, and the number of hives (of all kinds) was 74,311, Further information was obtained as to the quantity of honey and wax made iu the course of a year. Tim figures show that a little more than onohalf of the,year’s produce of honey came from the North Island, of which by far the greater- part was from the Auckland provincial. district. Auckland produced 878,4491b,' Canterbury 250,030; Otago 250,030, Wellington 85,148, Nelson 45,913, Hawke’s Bay 34,880, aud Taranaki 30,107. The total amount produced -in the colony was 1,003,940, besides 31,■8631h5, of wax. Taking 5d per pound for flip honey and lOd per pound for the was, flic value of the output for the year would amount to £33,335 —viz., £30,915 for hohey and; £1330 for wax.

MILKING MACHINE QUESTIONS. What is the secret of the "wonderful success achieved by the “ LAWEENCE-KENNEDY-GILLIES ” Milking Machine when every previous machine, without exception, proved sugh a complete failure? The answer is that the Gillies patents solved conclusively the great problem of successful milking by suction, These patents are embodied only in the “ L:K.G." and cannot bo used by others

without infringement. What chance, therefore, have other “ now ” and “ improved ” machines of oven being equally successful P How long a trial and what risks do you take in testing a now machine to secure evidence equal to the present five years' record of the “ L.K.G.” Agents, J. B, -MacEwan and Co , Lid., U.S.S. Company’s Buildings, Wellington,

" Some little time ago,” says Mr J. G. Boyle, Keimscott, W.A., "I was suffering from a severe cough, which threatened to take a serious form. Hearing so much about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy I decided ! o give it a trial, and to my great satisfaction was completely cured by the time I had finished the first bottle.” For sale by T. H. Bredin, Marton, BJlis Bros., Huntorville, and W. B. Clark Bulls. For the Easter trade Messrs Spence ami Spence are now showing a magnificent selection of new goods in all departments. Lovoly Furs, beautiful Skirts and the correct styles in Goats and Costumes. Blouse lengths and Ready-made Blouses galore. Ladies should see the new goods at the Bon Marche.*

The attendance ab the. Exhibition for last week-was 120,680, making the aggregate to date 1,803,163. Volume 6of tho N.Z. Sheep Breeders’ Flock Book will shortly bo issued, giving returns up to December last. Government lias notified Mr Field, member for Otaki, of its intention to rescind the decision to place lepers on Kapiti Island.

An uutenauted five-roomed bouse at St. Hilda, owned by Mr John Bond, has boon gutted by fire. It was insured in the Australian Alliance for £350. SORE LUNGS.

When your lungs are sore and inliamed from coughing, is tho time when the germs of pneumonia, pleurisy, and consumption find ■ lodgment and multiply. Dr. Sheldon’s Now Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption stops the cough, heals and strengthens the lungs. Dr. Sheldon’s Now Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by Turner and Turner’s Tip-Top Tea Shop, For Bronchial Coughs take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 3s 6d. Right from the first dose Eiiktjmo giverolief from tho awful agony of rheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago, etc. 2/6 and 4/6. Obtainable from all chemists and stores.