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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9173, 17 June 1908, Page 4

On page 3 will be found a report of meeting of Manawatu A. & P. Association ; pages 8,6, and 7 interesting general news items. A fire occurred yesterday afternoon in the Reference Department of the Public Library, Christchurch, bud was subdued before serious damage was done and no unreplaceable or valuable books were destroyed. The cause of the fire is a mystery.

For some months past a “beer strike” has been in progress gat Rocky Head (Victoria), with the object of compelling the local publican to reduce the price of beer to 3d a glass. The result has been a triumph for the “unionist,” as the publican has now reduced the price.

A large penny-in-the-slot machine company of Chicago has gone out of business on account of a flood of counterfeit money. It is stated that 40 per cent, of the coins comprised lead slugs, plugged dimes, and other bogus coins. For a similar reason the local post office had to abolish the slot machines for the purchase ot stamps.

Lady addressed a successful meeting at Havelock North on the object of the Society for Promoting the Health of Women and Children, and in the evening she spoke on the same subject at a largely attended meeting under the auspices of the Napier branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. At the meetings attended by Lady Piunket in the district explanations and demonstrations of the method of preparing humanised milk have been made.

An action of more than ordinary interest was heard at the Supreme Court sitting in Christchurch before Mr Justice Dennistou, when Charles Boxshall claimed from Adolf Schleainger the sum of £SOO damages in respect of a libellous article appearing in the May 3nd issue of the weekly paper Truth published in Welington, copies of which issue were by the defendant. The case was heard before his Honor and a special jury, and a verdict of £IOO was returned.

A “lady-killer”, received a sharp lesson in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, on jb’riday evening. He went up to a well-dressed young lady and spoke to her, but received no reply. He persisted, however, in walking alongside the lady, when she suddenly turned on him, and with* a walking stick she was carrying began to convince him in a practical manner that his presence was undesirable. The intruder beat a hurried retreat, the lady meanwhile pursuing and raining blows on his head and shoulders. It was'not until he had negotiated the chain fence into the Cathedral grounds that he escaped further pursuit. In order to safeguard the railway platform official who gives iand receives the “tablet” from* being drawn to the line by the passing train a stout chain is now attached to a post or the verandah-pillar, which has a leather cross belt attached. The officer slips the belt over both shoulders and is thereby held in firm check from the possibility of an accident, if the new device is properly adjusted. It was tried at Kaiapoi and, says the Press, seemed to have the merit of greatly reducing the risk of the hitherto highly dangerous practice of catching the “tablet” from trains going at high speed. It is a pity (says the Manchester Guardian) that the art of contraction in writing has been generally lost. Before thejjinvention of printing the professional scribe never troublad to write a common word or a common termination in full. He used a conventional contraction which was un. derstood by all writers and readers. If children were taught as part of their writing lessons to contract all common words and terminations, the speed of “longhand” might be nearly doubled. Journalists and telegraphists still practice contraction freely, and the contractions have been pretty well standardised. An upright stroke stands for “the”, a crossed one for “that,” “o” for “of,” “of the” is quickly written with a connecting stroke, “h” stands for “have,” “wi” for “with,” “wh” for “which,” “f” for “for,” “fm” for “from.” “Bef,” “abt,” “slid,” “cd,” “wd,” “mt,” and several others explain themsleves. Terminations are similarly shortened—“n” for “ion,” “g” for “iug,” and so on. These words and terminations form so large a part of any piece of writing that to contract them is an enormous saving, and it is not too’ much to say that by extending and universalising them the speed of the pen and typewriter might be nearly doubled.

A correspondent to the Post wrties as follows Dr, Ginders, of the Govenrmeut Sanatorium at Rotorua, wrote, in the Year Book for 1896, with reference to the Waikirlhou spring, that ‘..the latest discovery with regard to the therapeutic power of this, water was that it abolished the craving for alcohol. He instanced cases in support, and suggested the equipment of an inebriate institution. Can you inform _me whether any systematic experiments have been since conducted to test the eflicacv of the cure, and if so with what'results?” Inquiries made go to show that no systematic experiments have been made of the effect of the waters of the spring. In fact, said a wellknown medical man, no drug, whether mineral or vegetable, r-ga-tains any principle that will bkhg about the reform necessary in a man accustomed to drink' alcohol in large quantities. It is a moral, even-more than a physical, regeneration that he requires. All that drugs can do is to tide a man over the period of depression that follows a bout. Total abstinence is the oulv remedy, iu conjunction with a strong determination on the part of the patient to “have done with it.” Drugs, he said, are only crutches, and very feeble crutches at that.

TCJSSIOCJRA (Wild Cherrv Balm) never fails to give relief in cases of stubborn coughs and colds, catarrh, etc.

The annual meeting of Rangitikei Racing Qlub will be held to-morrow evening.

A meeting of Marten Liberal Association will be held at Marten this evening. Tlie business to be brought forward is of an important, nature, and supporters are particularly requested to attend. - Marton Operatic Society had a very successful practice of “The Pirates of Penzance” last evening, about 50 members being present. Another practice will be held on Friday evening. The orchetsra practises to-night at 7.

Mr A. Paterson, licensee of the Marton Junction Hotel, died suddenly this morning. He was wellknown in the dstrict, having been at the Marton Junction for nearly two years. Deceased was the sbu of Captain Paterson, of Dunedin. He will be buried at Wellington.

Twelve couples have celebrated thier golden weddings at Abreast, a small town near Vichy. Three hnndred of their descendants were present at a church service, and in the evening the twelve opened the ball by dancing a country dance.

Wellington bakers, notwithstanding reports to the contrary, are, says the Post, very well satisfied with the cash or coupon system. It is understood that credit is still obtainable from some tradesmen who are not members of the Master Bakers’ Union.

Timaru Presbytery met the congregation at St. Andrew’s regarding the minister. Rev. J. J. Chappie, who as telegraphed sometime ago was asked to resign. The church was crowded and feeling strongly in favour of the retention of the minister. The vote taken resulted 111 for and 7 against. The Presbytery resolved unanimously in view of the opinion of the meeting to take no further action in the matter.

The Prime Minister came through to Taumarunni yesterday by the Main Trunk route, coaching the gap between the railheads. He informed an Auckland Herald representative that it was intended to have the connection between the twp heads made by the 7th August if possible, and that he had telegraphed to all members of Parliament to this effect. Sir Joseph Ward addressed a public meeting at Taumarunni.

Over 500 passengers arrived in the Dominion by the Oorinthic yesterday. Of these 180 are assisted immigrants. There are 23 farmers, 24 domestic servants, 12 farm labourers, a number of carpenters, and men representing other branches of industry. Most of the domestics bad booked for situations before leaving London. One of the new arrivals is possessed of £2OOO, and another has an annual income of £IOO, a third has £IOOO. The capital of the others ranges from £25 up to £650 A heavy southerly gale yesterday greatly delayed South Island shipping. The big steamer Papanui was seventeen hours on the passage from Wellington to Christchurch while the ferry steamer Mararoa did not arrive until 10.30 a.m , over two hours late. Both vessels had an unpleasant experience steaming against the gale and heavy rain and snow squalls.

This month’s Labour Journal sounds a note of warning to the men who hanker after city life. There appears, it says, to be no demand in the city for unskilled labour, and with the present conditions of the building trade it would not be wise for country workmen to make for the towns as is usual at this time of the year. Applicants for employment to the Department must now he prepared to accept country or co-opera-tive employment, which is still available for willing workers. Two Dunedin boys, aged 14 and 15 years, have caused their parents and friends considerable anxiety during the past few weeks, owing to a strong desire to become circus performers says the Otago Daily Times. The youths unknown to their parents joined a circus which recently visited the city, and although requested to do so, refused to return to their homes. At Balclutha on Friday the younger of the two, with whom the glamour of circus life had slightly worn off, consented to return home; hut the elder hoy set parental authority at defiance and went on with the travelling show. The White Star managers at Liverpool sTate officially that two steamships, which will be the largest in the world, are to be built for the company at Belfast. The exact dimensions are meantime being kept secret. One will be called the Olympic. Both turbines and reciprocating engines will"be supplied, and a, speed of not less than 21 knots guaranteed. Information from Belfast states that the new vessels will be 840 ft long and 79ft broad. This will make them about 40ft longer than the two largest existing Onnarders, and give them an estimated tonnage of 45.000 to 50,000 gross. It is also stated that the name of the second vessel will be the Titanic.

Apropos the Sale of Poisons Bill, which was the subject of a good deal of discussion among the chemists at their conference Isat week, the Chief Health Officer (Dr. Mason) told a tale concerning a Maori. His wife went to the hospital for treat.ment, and every time he called to inquire about her condition was tqld that there was an “improvement.” One day he was informed that she was dead, and when a friend inquired of him the cause of her decease he replied, “I think she died [of improvement.” Tie point of which was, said Dr. Mason, that the chemists should be careful not to kill the Bill by suggesting too many ‘ ‘ improvements. ’ ’ He 'felt certain, however, that the department could rely on the help of the chemists to control the sale of patent medicines — more especially on the part of the grocers. •

Messrs Bennett and Bebau, with of a Taihape deputation, interviewed Mr Fowlds yesterday relative to the deadlock that has occurred in connection with Taihape’s request for the establishment of a at that place. Mr Fowlds stated that so far as he. was concerned he was satisfied‘the .'neople of Taihape and district were '.btitled to a and he would see that they got one. However, he advised the deputation to again Soach the"'Board in order, if ible, to arrange an amicalse settlement. Mr Bebau, who is a member of the Board, will therefore re-open the question at to-day’s meeting of the Boar i. The position accordlag to Mr Bennett is that Taihape is going to nave a hospita.’, either with or without the consent of dim Wanganui Board, .

At Marton Court this morning, before Mr A, H, Sutcliffe, J.P., JV Oouder was fined 10s and costs for omitting to provide sufficient shelter for four horses.

Mr N. Fulton, of the Auckland giKdiug staff, formerly manager of: Rata Factory, was a visitor to Marton to-day on his way to Wellingtonto take part in judging dairy produce for the Palmerston WinerShow.

A monster wild hoar was recently shot at Waikopirau, thirty miles from Wairoa. It measured eight |feefe from the tip of the nose .to the tipof the tail, and weighed over 3owt._ r 'At the Winter Meeting of the Hawke’s Bay County Gun Club at. Hastings yesterday J. Laurenson was the most successful in the open handicap, and T. Ohnstofell came next, and they divided first and second money.

At Feildiag Court this morning hefere Mr George Kirton, J.P., Max: Elchler pleaded not guilty to a charge of drunkenness, but guilty of resisting the police. He was convicted on both charges, and fined 10s on the first and 30s for resisting; the police. The fines were paid. Ohristchnroh reports that yesterday heavy rain and sleet squalls: passed over the town at frequent intervals, and the air was bitterly cold, the thermometer registering 38 degrees in the morning. The barometer continued to rise and at noon yesterday the reading was 30.81.

The judge of the apples at Southland Show stated that the limestone country round about Winton and the Lime Hills was ideal for the culture of these fruits, and that the local apples shown, though fewer in number and variety, were equal in quality to those in the Government exhibit.

Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P., was asked on the telephone what he proposed to do about the challenge to a debate on Socialism, which Miss Powell, of the Socialist party, issued against him at His Majesty’s Theatre last Sunday. “My reply to that,” said the member for Hntt,. “ is a huge smile. ”

Mr W. Wilson, a Christchurch resident, intends to start from the. .■ Chief Post Office in Cathedral at 1.45 p.m. on Saturday on” a, \wal3F*ag| round the world. He will ’ strik” IS for the Bluff, where he will ship to 9 Melbourne. By the terms of a.' m private wager, he is to start with,out any money in his possession 9 He must earn his living afterwardjr by lecturing, and the journey M bo completed within three years. " <r fm

One of the most notable events' ST|!I Southland Show was the hea+S -li scoring in cheese of Mr John'Sawyi itijf of Edendale. He won 12 out of J awards in four classes for factor cheese, and was awarded, for t’’ third successive year, a hands'’’" sixty guinea cup, which , > becomes his in fee simple 5 Sawyer has offered a ■tfih trophy, not necessarily a future annual competition ui| conditions similar to those pert£ ing to the trophy he has just woi^ { . "That,” said a man at Mr Sjde#.v : . political meeting at <■* , my only luxury, and the only lux,)*'* of the working man. It shouldve 2s 6d a pound, but it costs me ifii ” ’ pound. 1 ’ The reference j^a&^f;' plug of tobacco. The same-|^. : ’ referred to some stree|JStT__> annoyed him, and cu- - street you go into one way,a 'uMi':'_■■■ - out the same.” • promised to [*help to effected. ■ ; *5 ~&,V. - .

Farmers in many portions' . Tapanui district—especially _ north end abont Moa Flat—(says the|Oourier) coin monejh OMi#'of their grain and grass .‘seed season. Whilst many landowners i XfK//; the North have suffered from the dry”* ’ season, the season 1907-8 will long be remembered in South Otago as a %»; bounteous period.. Farmers, selling wheat at 4s • 6d : , potatoes £3 10s s ton, grass seed at from 3s to, 3s 6d,’ ■, and oats J at 2s upwards are fortunate beings; and although the low price of wool has handicapped some of the owners of broad acres, the high price of grain will restore the balnace of income to at least the normal.

When matters in connection with the hearing of the moulders’ dispute were being dealt with before the Arbitration Court at Christchurch Mr Justice Sim asked Mr Thorn, who appeared for the Union, what the matter in dispute was. Mr Thorn said that the Union desired to do away with the provision for underrate workers. His Honor: Afc this stage it is very silly to suggest it. How can you do away with incompetent workers if they are incompetent through old, age? Do you want such men to starve? Mr Thorn: No; the trouble is that there are no old men? His Honor: If that is what you want you might as well save your breath. The case comes, on for hearing later on at the present sessions of the Court.

Reference to the debatable question as to whether the Farmers’ Union should take an active part in politics was made at the monthly meeting of the Hawera branch of the Farmers’ Union. “Some people,’’ said the President, “say* we should not have anything to da with politics, but I. think we should. ’’ He went on to remark that the Union should act similarly to other unions, choose a candidate for Parliament, and every farmer in thei electorate vote for him. It did not matter whether the candidate was. Government or Opposition so long as he would carry out the wishes of the Union. “We want a man to look after measures and not men,” said the speaker. Until the Farmers’ Union took a stand in politics they would always be behind, because; the tendency nowadays was for every other union to pat their men in Parliament.

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