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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9126, 22 April 1908, Page 5

The Premier has fixed Tuesday, May sth, as the date for the Otira tunnel contract celebration. Subsequently Sir Joseph Ward will travel through the coast. As Mr G. B. Starkey, of Amberley, was motoring home from Christchurch last night, tiis car took fire and was dsetroyed. The accident occurred near White’s bridge on the road to Kaiapoi. „ The Mararoa will replace the Rotomahana on the ferry service about the first of May. The latter will probably take the TasmanianAustralian trade. The Maheno will be withdrawn for overhaul on the 2nd May, and will be replaced by the Tarawera. The Hauroto replaces the Manapouri in the Pacific trade early in May.

•A letter from a doctor with the French forces gin Morocco relates that near Settat, during a fierce engagement, a soldier of the Foreign Legion wasjstruck by a Moorish bullet and fell flat on his 'face. “He is dead,’’ said his corporal, leaning over him. Lifting a battered face, the Legionary groaned: “No, corporal, not dead, but badly hurt.” “Where is your packet of lint?” demanded the corporal. “I have forgotten it,” said the soldier, trying to wipe away the blood. “Two days’ arrest,” shouted the corporal, and litfing the wounded man on to his tack he staggered to the nearest doctor amid a hail of bullets. THE COMPLETION OF THE N.I. MAIN TRUNK RAILWAY. General satisfaction is expressed at the progress now being made with this important [undertaking, and it is to be hoped that anticipations will be realised, and through railway communication between Wellington and Auckland be an established fact by Christmas, 1908. Many advantages will follow the opening up of the country. Not the least will be local medical attendance and medical supplies, which are now obtainable only with the greatest difficulty. It is not to bo supposed that remedies which during these years have been the standby of the pioneer will become a “back number.” The settler knows the worth of them too well for that. Ha would part with a good deal before giving up IMPBY’S MAY APLPE. the remedy that has proved such a boon to himself and family during their years of isolation; and railways and better roads will mean for him more prompt and frequent supplies. Impey’s May Apple, 3s 6d per bottle, sei»b post free by Messrs Sharlnad & Co., Ltd.% Wellington, where not obtainable locally. Every lady contemplating the purchase of a new jacket or paletot should see the beautiful stock of these goods now on display at The Bon Marche, Palmerston. The fit, style, and finish of every garment is perfect, and the prices most reasonable. The Ladies of this district are invited to inspect these charming goods,* , / If you are troubled with Dyspepsia, which gives its victims no rest day and night, and causes pains in the stomach and bowels, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, constipation, etc., take a course of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They will stimulate' the liver and bowels to perform their work naturally and gently, and strengthen the digestive organs. For sale by T. H. Bredin, Marton* and D. Wilson, Rongotea.