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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9018, 4 December 1907, Page 2

Insets are circulated with a portion of to-day 's issue for Mr John Oobbo, Feildintr. MartOii Fire. Brigade desire to acknowledge receipt of £J trow Mr E. J. Wildo and i"a 3s from Dresden Piano Company. Dr Cockavno loft Lvtteltou by the Maori last night for Wellington with the birds secured by him on the Auckland Islands expedition which arc to In liberated on Kapiti Island. The tomato growers of Christchurch nud suburbs are seriously threatened tins Year with a blight that is a tracking both hothouse and open grown plants. The fungus appears "on the leaf as white spots, and works quick havoc among the plants. Archbishop Redwood held an ordination servico at Meanee, when the Revs. Hurley and Henry wese ordained priests. Minor orders were conferred on tho Revs. Venning, Eccleton, Diguan, Geauey, Murphy, and Burger. Though tho fangi at Parihaka will go on for some time longer, nearly all the natives who were present at the burial have ..returned to their homes, and aro not likely to see Parihaka again. All iuvaults agree that there has been no drunkenness whatever in connection with the taiigi. Tho steamer Mamari, leaving for London on Thursday, will carry forward one oi' the. largest shipments of dairy produce that has ever left Wellington in one bottom. Sho will take 40,000 boxes of butter and 14,000 eases of cheese. This eonsti>utes a rocord shipment of cheese to leavo tho Dominion in 'a single bottom. Mr T. R. Davis Traro, S..A. writes :—"Some months ago I had a very severe 'attack of diarrhoea. Knowing that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remody had effected a cure in many similar cases I decided to see what it would do for me, and am pleased to say it checked tho attack. I can confidently recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy to anyone suffering from tho same complaint.'' For sale by T. H. Bredin, Co-op. Stores, Martou, and D. Wilson, Rongotea. You need not suffer with pains in the chest after eating; Pearson's Pepto-chlcr cures indigestion, Is, 2s 6d and 4s. .

'' The best shearing season for thirfcv years," is tho opinion of a Wairarapa station-manager on the prosont; season. Tho rainfall in Lower Rangitikei last month was l.Wiu. The average for November is 3.25 in. The total rainfall for the year to date is 43. flliu. '

Mr J. H. McDonald has been gazetted captain of Marton Fire Brigade, and Mr Mclndoe lieutenant. These appointments will come before next meeting of Marton Borough Council for confirmation.

Tho Hon. Mr McNab, Minister for Agriculture, has assured Mr Lethbrlfige, M.H.R., that lie will visit 1 Feilding, if possible, before nextsession to inspect the land offered for a dairy school. • __,, Mr Luther Burbank, tiie Californian horticulturist, has presented to Santford University seventy-three varieties of apples grown on a single .tree. The collection includes large, small, sweet, and sour specimens of various colours. At a meeting of the Shipwreck Relief Society at Duuedin yesterday it was decided to vote a sum of £2 per man to the crew of the wrecked Dundonald, with £1 additional to eacJi officer ; this donation to supersede tho emergency offer of £25 previously made. Mr Bert Morrison, who was injured bv an explosion at Marton on Monday, is a son of Mr Andrew Morrison, a well-known settler on Cliff Lino. We regret to learn that the injuries are more serious than was at first reported. A message from Wauganui Hospital this morning states that his condition is not favourable.

A Leeston ploughman, giving evidence in tho farm labourers' dispute stated that lie had worked as ploughman for 10s a week, and did as much work as tho man ou the other side of the fence, who got :50s. "Was the man who paid 30s ruined?" Mr Thorn inquired. "No, but the man I worked for went bung," said the witness, amid roars of laughter. In order to provo the harmlessness of tho "poison" that Mrs Mamie Liebv and Oliver Hinuershitz and wife'wero alleged to have given to the husband of Mrs "Leihy, Captain •James L. Sehaadt, counsel for the defence, took a large doso of tho concoction at the beginuing of the trial at Alientown, U.S.A., and lived to toll the tale. Mr Roper, a Christchurch resident, wlio lias re turned from a long holiday in Britain and elsewhere, says that Now Zealand has had no advertisement like the success of tho "All i Black" footballers last season. The most carefully designed advertisei mont would not havo brought tins country so prominently before the people'of the Old Country. At a meeting of the Builders and Labourers' Union in Wellington last night the recent award of the Arbitration Court was strongly criticised. Some of tho speakers favoured the men going out on strike as a protest, while others pleaded for a more pacific method of expressing discontent. The Union decided to take no action at present that would prejudice tho position of the workers. Poultry fanciers say that a most I shipilar thing is happening among poultry '"his season. Owing to the fact that we are having sucii a late spring, fowls are alxcady beginning to moult. This means .that *h'-\V will j have two moults, as they did last season, i'ov the usual moult about February will also take place. To tlios-> who are expecting to show birds at the end of the year this will bo rather disorganising, as also ' fo those who mako their living from I tho eggs, for the moulting hen does not lay. ' Mr ilonnikor Heaton, M.P., just bei'orc lie left Sydney for London a few davs ago remarked to a representative of the Adelaide Advertiser that to his mind Australia was the most habitable place in the world. "I never saw the country looking better," lie continued. "People have become wiser in providing for bad times. I still think Australia is immeasurably superior to Canada, and I have''not idtpred my opinion

that it is preferable j:o Africa, or any other country. It is a country in which a poor man can settle. An unusual sight was witnessed lon Wednesday last on H.M.S. Iris, which was then in Calliope Dock, Devonport. A swarm of bees took possession of a box in the bow of the ship, and despite the efforts of the officers and the crew, the bees re- ! fused to budge. They were at length I dislodged- from their position by beinr> Hooded out out by water from the ship's hose, and although numbers were dro\vut.d, many returned, and continued buying about the ship during the vest of the' day.. On Friday, says the Wairarapa Daily Time's, a large amount of money was seat away from Masterton to Feilding by suiidry persons,., who entrusted their investments to friends who visited the meeting. The anxiety as to the results was shown by the crowd which awaited the arrival of the late train from north, which was met by many of those whose money was "given a spin" on the Feilding machine. One nersou is reported to have taken £lls away to invest for various friends.

Id flit' course of a speech at Milton yesterday, the Hon. Mr McNab referred to the agitation that existed for the establishment- of p Veterinary chair in connection with Duuedin College. Ho recognised the question of the development of agriculture as being of paramount importance, and ho was prepared to give the proposal referred to full support, Ho mentioned that all students that might go through this branch of the college for veais to come would be absorbed by* the Agricultural (Department as Inspectors, etc. The case of Harrison v. JJoses and Pit tar, a claim for £2OOO damages for alleged neglect and unskilful extraction of teeth,'s was continued in the Supreme Court, Duuedin, yesterday. Evidence was given by Drs. Roberts, Evans and H. IA. Delautour. the two former stating that the plaintiff was suffering from consumption, and tho last named stating that exmaiuation by means of the X Rays'had failed* to disclose the presence of a tooth in the lung. Evidence for the defence '-ha.3 now closed.

Dr. Cockayne brought back in the Hincmoa a number of peculiar land birds from the sub-Antarctic Islands. These include ton flightless ducks and twenty-four parrakeets, some of which are tho Auckland Island species, and some are specimens of one'of the rares.t birds in the world, the Antipodes parakeets. Dr. Cockayne also ini.d fern birds and robins and snipe from tho Snares, but notwithstanding every care taken durI ing Ins stay on Auckland Isja-nd, they finally all died. The present birds arc in excellent condition, and are to bo Kapiti Island. AH arrangements are well in hand for 'tho Itosii Show.; on Friday and Saturday, and tho committee aro sparing no pains to inai:o it oven a greater Miccess than last year's effort, which it will be remembered eclipsed any other,show held in Marto'n for over 1.") years. Tho display of blooms and home produce at last show will it is anticipated, be fully equalled ou this occasion. Tho Marfron Band will be in attendance and there will be interesting and popular entertainments each evening, so it is expected that there will bo a record pattendance of tho public.

At half-past nine this morning the Marton Company of School Cadets wore paraded for inspection by tlio officer commanding the battalion. After being put through various movements ly their Commanding 'Officer, Captain Mossnian, and the manual by their Senior S.ergennt, Major Saunders, commanding the battalion, addressed the company and complimented them upon their steadiness and smartness. He gave a word of praiso to their non-coms for the smartness of their sections and to Col.-Sorgt. "McGregor .for his "work in connection with the company. Manor Saunders reminded them that many of those present had been in camp with him at Christchurch and expressed the hop-:? thai a very big percentage of the company'Would be in camp 'again'next year, probably about March, when the camp would be held in Bangitikci district. ENTERTAINING AN ENEMY. Don't entertain a .chronic running soro or -wounds. Cure it with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Price Is «d and Bs. Obtainable at all stores, Marton, Ellis Bros., Hunter - ville, and Manseii and Sons, Bulls. Wonderful bargains in ladies crash costumes, just the thing for seaside land knock-about wear. Messrs Spcnce & Speuce are offoriug this special purchase in lots at prices ranging from 8s Gd to 7s fid the costume, fcho skirts alone being worth more than double the money. There is a big selection but they will soon go.* % Why suffer from indigestion? Pear-1 ! son's Pepto-chlor will cure you. All chemists JB,2s 6d, aitd 4s. '

A magisterial inquiry into the loss of the Dundonald will start at the Bluff to-day. ' " Growing wheat is like playing euchre with the joker in," said a, witness at Leeston. '' You may hold the two bo%vers and the ace and then get euchred." Alexander Famer, charged at Ore - puki with manslaughter of Alice Ooleby, has been committed tor trial. Famer was the driver of a traction engine which frightened the horse deceased was driving, and a fatal accident occurred. j The examination of Standard VI., including pupils from Glen Oroua, Taikorea, Carnarvon, and Bulls was held at Rongotea school yesterday. It was conducted by the headmaster, with the chairman of School Committee as superior. The abattoirs committee of the Feilding Borough Council is not losing any time in carrying out the proposed additions to the works. Tiie freezing plant has already arrived at Feilding, though the loan for its installation has not yet been received. It has, however, been granted, and there is £4OO credit to the abattoir account. .Attention.is drawn to the clearing sale, without reserve, to be held on account of Mr H. T. Whale, on Friday 6th instant, by Messrs Abraham & Williams, Ltd. A firstclass lot of draughts in good workin" coudition will be offered, also a now Cooper & Duncan drill, and farm implements of all descriptions.

"'TI7O lonic arrived from Loudon to-dav with 087 passengers. This is the largest number brought to New Zealand, and of the number about six hundred are immigrants consist- I ing of labourers and tradesmen. | TJioro are also twenty-eight domestic j servants who have come out under the ausnices of the Girls' Friendly Society* and "Women Immigration Society. A meeting of Rongotea Town Board was hold last night. Present: Commissioners Penuey (chair), Hickford, and Sutton. The resignation of Mr D. Wilson was received and accepted with regret. Letters were received from Health Department and Mr Foster re sanitary bylaws. Letters laid on table. Commumcatioon from Health Officer saymg he would visit Rongotea on tho 4fch. The Manchester Riiies shooting committee met last evening and accoptod a challenge from the Palmerston North Rifles to fire a match on Saturday next at Foilding, ten men aside. Following will represent the Manchester Rifles :—Captain Barltrop, Lieutenant Domigan, 001.Sergfc. Aitken, Sergts, Fisher and Trask, Vols. Belk, Evans, Mayhew, Parker, Pleasants and Stewart. A brako will meet tho train on Saturday and convey the visitors to the range. An unusual charge was preferred against two boys at the Juvenile Court, Ohristchurch, that of stealing in ilk from a cow. It appeared that the'.boys, after milking the cow, tho property of Arthur Sorrell, hunted about and found some- hens' eggs. They procured an old tin and proceeded to boil them, preparatory to having a good "tuck in," but unfortunately for themselves they wore detected. The Magistrate severely cautioned the boys and discharged them. Mr E. E. Vciilo, representing Auekladu Art Society, asked the Premier • that a Government subisdy on : voluntary .sontributions should be mado available on money collected bv the Society for 'purchasing pictures by New Zealand artists for, : presentation to the art gallery. It appeared that the application for the subsidy had been somewhat late, tho Supplementary Estimates haying been printed. The Premier replied that the subsidy would be available on such contributions and that he woiil I look into the matter on his return to Wellington. One of tho plaintiffs in a case • before; tho Supreme Court who, in tho absence o£ counsel, was conducting his own case, also gave ovi-. deuce. After giving His name, ho stated that he Vviis one of tho plaintiffs, and was about to go into the details of litis case when counsel for the defence (Mr George Harper) | asked : "Had you not better state that 2'ou are a barrister and solicitor of "the Supreme Court?" "I . don't'think it neeeteary," was tlle replv of tho witness", "I an: suing :as a jiaxmiller." His Honour:"! don't think it matters. There is nothing to be ashamed of in being a barrister'and solicitor.-" When the smile that wont round tho Court had subsided, witness made the desired statement. A honeymoon spent in gaol is not generally' looked upon as the most desirable thiug in the world, but • this is the fate of a visitor who was present at the Timaru races, says the Timaru Post. By profession this gentleman is a bookmaker, and he happens to be one of those sentenced in Ohristchurch last week to two mouths' imprisonment without tho option of a fine. When the sentence of the Court was passed, this defendant was absent from Ohristchurch in the North Island. He lias only been married three days, and he had to surrender himself to the police to undergo his two months' incarceration. Ono result of the Laud Bill is that tenants will have tho right to elect one member to each Laud Board. This new right will he exercised as ■ the two years' appointments of pre- ' sent Laud Beard members expire, the Governor still retaining his right of appointment of three members of each Board. Six candidates have been nominated for a vacant position on the Marlborough Land Board, and there arc four rivals for tho honour of a seat on the Nelson Board. Tho Auckland and Hawke's Bay Boards also have vacancios at present, so that the Grown tenants in a large area of the Dominion [are enjoying an early opportunity to exercise their right. A recent visitor from England tells a good story as to the reserve of tho London club men. At a certain London Olub alterations in tho smok-ing-room were being carried out, and the smokers temporarily established themselves elsewhore. A member going down the stairs of the club was accosted by a gentleman, who : asked him where tho temporary snioking r room]was. He received the' necessary directions, and then the gentleman who had 'been ' accosted, said •; "Excuse' me, will you" allow; me to shake hands with you?" "Certainly," said the'other; "but why?" ""Well," was tho answer, "I havo been a member of tho club for five years, and yon are the first person who has ever spoken ot mo." Tho half-yearly meeting of Morgan Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held at Marton last eyennig. There was a large attendance of members, and visitors woro present from Bishop, Lodse (Wanganui) and Aramoho Lodge. Visiting officers were: District Bro. Smith (Wanganui), and Past Grand District I Treasurer Bro. Sykes. Tho newly elected officers were:—J.P.A , Bro. Woollev; A.D., Bro. Jolly; secretary, J3ro, Carey; V.A.D., Bro. Lightburne; A.D.8., Bros. Coleman and Hntchins; V.A.8., Bros. R. Goeijejand Wing-1.G., Bro. Wallace; U. 0.. Bro. Holdaway; treasurer. Bro'. Duck; minute secretary, Bro. Slight; P.D.E. Bro. Sta'tford was again elected District President. The installation ceremony was conducted by D.P. Bro. Smith. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro. A. J. B. Sicely, the retiring secretary," for the efficient maimer j,u which ho had performed. his duties. Mr Sicely carried 'on'the; secretarial work for a number of years and gave great satisfaction. His excellent method of keeping the accounts was warmly commended by tho Grand Lodge.

TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. Tiie Famous Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria to possesss curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore, do not; aggravato your complaint by the use .of one of the many crude eucalyptusoils which ai:e now palmed off as: f >ls>-tracts," and from the use of which a death' lias ieen reported. rceently, Dut iubist spon the Genuine Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract, Siul reject all others. Far wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin use Sander and Sons' Superba.Skin Food, STo lady chould be without it. - Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, au.d a smooth and supple skin. Remember that Sander and Sons', Superba Skin Food is not an ordi« nary face cream, and unlike any of them, produces a permanently beautifying effect. Chemista and stores. Your boots may seem past mending. Our bootman has a way of his own of making old bootß look like new and uses only best leathers at exceptionally reasonable prices, at McEldowney's stores, Marton, Hunterville, and Taihape.*

Woollou manufacturers havo long complained of the presence of jute from wool bales in the wool which j often escapes notice until the cloth ( is dyed. Tho result of this difficulty | will probably be tho recommendation i either of a coloured jute pack of bfittcr~qualit.y than now in use, or a cottuu pack. Tho increased opxeudituro involved in such a recommendation would not be great, If a wheatgrower can afford to pay 8d for a bag iu which to Back up 10s to 15s worth of wheat, the pastoralist should bo able to spend a little more than, say, 3s, on a package for £lO or £l2 worth of wool. Whoii the Rev. F. E. Swann, rector of St. Aidan's Church, Bradford, Manchester, published the banns-of a inarriago for the third time'on a recent Sunday morning, a man roso in tiie congregation and said in a loud voice, "I forbid the banns." The rector invited him to state his objection in the vestry after the service. The objetor explained that the prospective bridegroom was his son and an "infant, ' who was marrying without his consent, The son, he said, would be of age in a few mouths, and, by the rector's advice, he withdrew his objection. The success of the benefit entertainment at Marton Opera House this evening is already assured. The attractive programme to be presented,'should leave nothing to be desired. A full rehearsal took place last night and every item went off splendidly. The principals in the comedy "Oh,. What, a Day," have been well selected and the chorus work of the Minstrels is very good. Marton Band i,s also assisting and the orchestra should greatly add to the musical success of the entertainment. . I Sir Joseph Ward, ■ replying to Onohuuga deputations, said he could not see hi* way clear to reduce xthe charge for telephone communication with Auckland. The same diflicnlty arose throughout the Dominion where there were two exchanges within a short distance of each othor. To make concessions in one place would mean making them for all. Replying to the request for the reduction of railway fares between Ouehuuga and Auckland from Is second and Is Gd first class, while tram fares are 9d return.'the Premier said he admitted the anomaly, and if Government could lower the Onehunga rates without doing the same in other places they would be only too glad to do so. DON='T COUGH ALL NIGHT. Restful sleep follows the uso of Di% Sheldon's New Discovery. The best lung remedy in the world. Small dose. Heasioit to take. Every bottle guaranteed. Obtainable at all stores, Marton, Ellis Bros., Hmiterville, and Mausell & Sons, Balis".'

WHAT MR JOHN STfiVENS, M.H.R., THINKS OF RHEUMO. Mr John Stevens, of Bulls, M.H.R. for Manawatu, has a high opinion of Rheumo. Read what Jto writes : —"I had a severe attack of Rheur matism, and was davised to try Rheumo. I did so, with most satisfactory results. After taking two bottles, it practically cmed me. I have no hesitation in saying that your remedy is the bes.t I hayo a«>d.'' Rheumo yourself. "If"given a fair trial,' it will quickly cure Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, nad kindred diseases. All cifemisfs and sfcorekepeers sell it at 2s (3d and ■is Oct!"