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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9026, 13 December 1907, Page 2

Messrs Brice, Broad and Co., Marton, have provided us with two artistic calendars for 3DOS. At a social of hairdressers’ assistants at Dunedin it was stated that the Arbitration Court award was unsatisfactory and that it was advisable that assistants should support the proposed scheme for federation- and get legislation passed fixing the closing hour at six o’clock. There are practically no unemployed in Dunedin and a local registry office has vacancies for seventy - threo farm hands and sees no prospect of filling them. Tiie high price of fourteen to fifteen shillings a day is offering for turnip thinners, without response. Dairymen, ploughmen and shearers are also in request. The Native Laud Commission has concluded its sittings at Waiapu,

and Sir Eobort Stout is _ Journey hut to Gisborne to-day by - special steamer. The area investigated lias 137,217 acres, of which 58,543 acres are cleared laud carrying 73,275 sheep. Of this area probably 30,000 to 40,000 acres will be available for general settlement. A report on a further 05.000 acres will bo submitted by Mr Ngata. Tim days- of disagreeable, harsh medicines arc past, and Chamberlain's Tablets lop the poll as tho most pleasant to take, milmlest aud gentlest in effect, safest and surest in their result. Try them next time you need a purgative, and you will bo more, than pleased. For sale by T. H. Brcdiu. Co-op. Stores, Martou, and D, Wilson, Rougotea.

Christmas is on us. How time flies! Just fancy nearly 13 mouths since last Christmas. Wo have none but kind thoughts towards onr clients. They have treated us well aud wo can honestly say wo have endeavoured to merit it. We hope to treat you during the remaining weeks of the old year, so that you will visit onr stores often aud . you will find good values and fair treatment at MoEldowney’s Stores, Marton, Hunterviilo, and Taihapb.® You m ed not suffer with pains in the che-r after eating; Pearson’s Pepto-chlor cures indigestion, Is, 2s 6d aud 4s.

There was further fairly heavy rain at ■■'Christchurch between seven and eleven last night, which will greatly improve crop and feed prospects in Canterbury. Rain was pretty general over the province. . Mr J. P. Jensen, whose farm is □ear the Orona river between Kimboltou and Apiti, has sold out to his brother, -who owns the adjoining farm. Mr Jensen is going to reside near Inglewood in Taranaki. A fire at Wanganui Hast evening destroyed the Wanganui (Gibbons’) Brewery. The bottling store and outhouses escaped, but the interior of the main building was reduced to hopeless ruins. The Premier, Minister of Marine, members of the Harbour Board, and members of the Legislature were this morning engaged in inspecting the harbour works and uew dock at Poit Chalmers. Sir Joseph Ward goes on to Christchurch to-day. As showing the decrease in wheat growing of recent years, Mr Jones told the Conciliation Board at Timaru that while in 1898 there were 13,000,000 bushels grown in the Dominion, there were only 5,050,000 bushels last year. The teacher at Tokaora school, Taranaki, which is said to bo very insanitary, has closed the school on account of the excessive heat in the school, the thermometer registering on one occasion over 100 degrees in one. part and 90 degrees in the centre of tho building.

At tho inquest yesterday at Sanson tho jury brought in a verdict of temporary insanity on the ground appar eutlv that no sane man would hang himself while in possession of 80s and two boxes of liver pills.

R. Trossider, who is to row W. Webb for tho sculling championship of the world, .has written to Mr F. Ballautyuo, lion. sec. of tho Wanganui Rowing Club that ho will leave Sydney for Now Zealand _by the first steamer leaving after Christmas.

A novel moans of collecting funds for the liquidation of a church debt lias been adopted by St. John’s Anglican Church, Waihi, the_ chain principle having been decided upon at the last vestry meeting. Twelve church officers will undertake to obtain 10 members each to guarantee 5s per quarter, these 10 in their turn to obtain two others, who in their turn obtain one, thus completing tho chain. . , ,

At the Groymouth Magistrate’s Court a local firm of drapers sued a. bov for 12s for breach of agreement iu'uot giving one week’s notice to leave his employment. There was no appearance of the plaintiffs, but the Magistrate, in giving judgment for the defendant, severely cautioned the boy against a repetition of his conduct, which, ho said, was becoming too common, and would cause trouble. A number of friends assembled at Gladstone House, Martou, last evening ro bid farewell to Messrs Arch. A. Warner and H. H. Jackson. Mr Warner, who has resigned from the railway service, is leaving for Australia,’ and Mr Jackson goes to Grcytowu. Tho toast of tho guests was proposed by Mr T. H. fired in and was enthusiastically honoured. A pleasant evening was spent with games and dancing, interspersed with songs and recitations.

At yesterday’s mooting of the flaxmillors’ Association it was decided to act on the suggestion made by the New Zealand Times of Tho 10th December in the matter of appointing representatives to inspect tho hemp passing through tho grading sheds. Messrs R. T. Bell (an ox-grader) and James Gommaut who has had 91 years’ experience will proceed to Wellington on Monday next. Last evening at tho closing of the classes at Bulls Technical School a presentation was made to Miss Bohan by tho chairman on behalf of the ladies attending tho evening class. Mr Downes referred to the success of tho classes conducted by Miss Bohan and handed her a very handsome purse, for which Miss Bohan suitably returned thanks. Those presort then partook of refreshments provided by tho ladies.

Intending purchasers of Christmas amlfNew Year presents are reminded that Mr W. R. Suollgrovo has now

got his stock displayed, and old and young alike,' will find an endless variety of just the things which will suit them. As Mr Sucllgrovc again secured the Drill Hall persons will have ample opportunity next week to make their purchases. Mr Suollgrove’s fine display of cards can bo seen at tho Golden Rule Bazaar in High street.

At a largo gathering of representative settlers of North Taranaki at Waitara, a ’‘.social” was hold in ap-

preciation of the services of Mr Wm. .Jennings, M.P., for Egmout. The Mayor presided, and on behalf of the' citizens presented the member with a gold watch and chain. Mr Ogle, ex-Mayor, on half of tho Maoris in tho district, presented Mr -Jennings with a pinpin, which formerly was in the possession of ihe celebrated Titokowaiu.

Tlio business premises of Z'.lr Bryou Brown at Ocaki wore broken into and goods to tlio value of £3 stolen. The police discovered blood marks by a broken window, and on seeing a lad with a cut hand, charged him with the otiocuco, which the youngster admitted, stating ho received assistance from another. The boys arc both Maoris, aged li/4 and 12 years respectively, and will bo probably taken before the S. M. at Palmerston, justices having no power to commit to the Industrial School.

A meeting of subscribers to the Y. M. O.A. Extension Fund at Anck laud decided to acquire a site below the Municipal buildings in Wellesley street, at a cost of £6OOO, for the erection of a now building. It was assumed that tlio present Y.M.O.A. would realise £IO,OOO, and that the proceeds, less the mortgage, added to the amount realised by the recent; campaign, would give a total of £20,200. It is hoped that the now building will finally be opened’without debt.

The Millers’ Association lias decided to reduce the price of flour hy 30s a ton, a decline of £3 in as many weeks. This comes into force immediately, and quotations for flour arc now £ll free on board, at Southern ports. This action would indicate that the holders of wheat in Canterbury have realised that they must accept lower values or else millers would bo compelled to import Australian grain. The Wellington Bakers’ Association met last night and was expected to reduce the twopnuml loaf to 3/Jd. Dunedin bakers yesterday came to 3Wd.

A Lionel Terry story is going the rounds in one of the up-country districts (says the Dunedin Star ) The local constable had spout the day riding round the district in the hope of getting some news concerning the escapee from Scad iff. Towards nightfall Jio heard that a strange man, tall, and of powerful build, and a mighty pedestrian, had been seen earlier in the evening at a certain place, near some scrub. Thither the constable repaired on horseback with all possible speed. In tlio darkness lie fancied ho saw the prone figure of a man, secreted in the undergrowth. Loudly he called on him to come forth; but there was no response. How was he to capture, single-handed, the supposed Lionel—a man of reputedly great strength and endurance and a clever boxer—while ho (the constable) was hampered with the charge of a restless horse? Like a flash, an idea struck him. Ho would make a dash on horseback at the object planted in the scrub, and trust to luck in disabling him and | effecting an easy capture. Digging ins spurs into the horse’s sides, lie accordingly made a desperate dash, yelling loudly at the same time. True enough, lie knocked over something—but not tlio man lie was after. It was a quadruped—a yearling calf, which at once on its feet, was roar.ing lustily for its mater 1

A meeting of tho committee of tho Feild mg Technical School was hold yesterday afternoon Mr E. Goodbeliere in the chair. .The director’s report showed that 47 classes had .been conducted in the past year iu nine centres, tho scholars numbering (iti-J; £BOO had been received in fees and £3(i 10s Gd was outstanding. The capitation earned amounted to £BOI 15s aud the donations amounted to £ll3 4s. There was still £6O needed towards the cost of tho new technical school building. A feature of the year's work had been the establishment' of classes in the conn- • try, which had all cleared expenses. Mr Amos coucludod-hy resigning liis position. On tho motion of the chairman, who spoke'in high praise of the services of the director, it was resolved that the committee express its high appreciation of the work carried on by Mr Amos iu connection with the technical school, Podding. .Messrs Goodbohere, Bramwell and Oarty wore appointed a sab-committco to deal with matters in'connection with the school.

Mr Judkins, editor of tho Australasian edition of the Review of Reviews, was a passenger by the afternoon train to Wellington yesterday. " Many of his old Feilding friends were at tho railway station to have a few words with him. Mr Judkins was at one time Wesleyan Minister at Feilding and one of tho most popular and successful of his denomination that ever resided there. Tho damage caused by the late fire to Mr Max Boruhold’s shop at Martou, will ho sufficiently repaired to-morrow to enable Mr Boruhold to resume business. Tho exceptionally large, stock imported for the Christmas season was fortunately very carefully removed, anqjjjuow in order to effect a clearance VMr Boruhold has decided to make all-round reductions on all lines of High class jewellery and silver goods. Mr Boruhold claims to have a greater variety than ever before attempted, and all tastes are fully catered for with Christmas novelties. This big salvage reduction sale will commence to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. THE PRIZE ADVEIGTSEhENT, This week a conundrum won. Here it lj 'why is Universal Cold Cine like the Church of England ? , Because its praises are always chanted ! The following in tho Judge’s opinion just missed tho money;— How does Universal Cold Cure affect us as water does a thirsty man ? By giving immediate relief ! One Guinea has been posted to Mrs W. McC., Vanguard street, Nelson. Each week n, Guinea is awarded for the Best Original Conundrum, Art Essay, or Humorous Verse on the Merits of THE UNIVERSAL COLD URL. Contributions must not exceed fifty words ; must he accompanied by Coupon and bo addressed:— Universal Cold Cure —The Latest and Best—r.O. Box 710, Wellington.” Stores and Chemists—l(o and2/G. You may consider us ambitious when we anticipate selling _ 1000 blon c o pieces during tho remainder of 1907. Tho prices ape Is, Is (id, Is I id, the blouse piece. _ Those goods are honestly worth from Is lid to 4s (5d at McEldowuey’s Stores, Martou, Huntervillo, and Taihape.* Doctor’s hills saved by taking Pearson’s Pcpto-chlor for indigestion. All chemists Is. 2s (id and 4s.