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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9394, 15 March 1909, Page 4

The annual picnic of Marton Branch of the Farmers’ Union which was postponed t owing to wet weather will take place on Saturday next. In the polo' match, Wanganui v. Fern Flats, played at Fern Flats on Saturday, the latter won by 4 goals to 1 after a closely contested game. The home team scored three goals in tbe first spell.

The trial of Dr. Goode, on » charge of murdering Mrs Klenner at Waitara, will come on at the Supreme Court, New Plmyouch, next week, Mr Skerrett, K.C., is retained for tbe defence. At the Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, last evening Rev. I. Jolly made sympathetic reference to the death of tbe late Mr John Nilssen, and spoke of the value of his life and work. The deceased gentleman’s favourite hymn (“ Abide with Mo”) was sung. The formation of Finnis track, which makes a direct connection bstween Waiata and Pohaugina, ; is now finished and may he used for light vehicular traffic. It was completed by day labour, under the personal supervision of Mr Harland, County Engineer, at a cost of £269 16s, as he considered the tenders put in for the work too high. Tenders were twice invited and the lowest offer "was £4OO and the highest £ll2B 18s.

Regarding the Addington Workshops' inquiry, (4»e Press remarks that tbe first day’s evidence revealed a perfect comedy of errors. It would have been much better in some respects if Mr Ronayne had made public his altered opinon. It would certainly have allayed the irritation which was oaosed, and which can hardly "have improved the general discipline in the service. But in that case there might have been no inquiry, and apparently from Mr Jenkinsqn’a evidence it will do no harm to ‘throw a little light on the methods adopted at Addington and at other Government' workshops. As Mr Millar said, there are other things to inquire about besides the way in which the men work. It is rathoi a round-about and expensive manner of inducing the Government to equip the. shops properly, but it is doubtful whether the end would have been gained by any other

A little child was taken seriously ill at Taibape after eating plums, symptoms of arsenical poisoning being developed. This is considered to be dne to the spraying mixture adhering to the skin of the frnit.

Messrs|Wiliiams & Ingle, Marton, announce detailsjof tbe sale of furniture for Mr Maunder which takes place to-morrow. The furniture is of extremely good quality having the most part been made before the days of cheapness and rough work.

In tbe Supreme Court, Hokitika, on Saturday, James Condon, found guilty of theft, was sentenced to three months. A divorce petition, Walter Wm. Mann, miner, of Westport, and Margaret Mann (respondent), and Wm. Walker (corespondent ) on the ground of adultery was heard, a decree nisi being granted. * A claim for compensation has been filed with the Clerk of Awards in Christchurch by O. F, Franklin, an entry olerk employed by the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, who claims £3OO from his employers for paralysis of the left side of his face, dne, he alleges, to tbe faot that be was required to work at a desk where he was exposed to a strong drangbt. Mr J. Coyle, clerk to the. Pohangina County Council, was able to report on Saturday that all the rates had been collected without recourse to law or without any ratepayer paying, or being liable to pay, 'the ten per cent, surtax. This is the third year in succession he has been able to report a clean sheet, the total amount collected in that period having been £91,557. A Wanganui telegram states that the recent heavy rains have not only bad a very beneficial effect upon grass lands but have proved advantageous to the tourist traffic. The water in the river has risen several feet and tbe difficulties experienced by some of tbe up river steamers during the dry summer months arc now all oyer for this season.

Four Wanganui yachtsmen had a narrow escape of|drowing yesterday when their boat capsized during a heavy southerly blow near the entrance to the river. A heavy sea was running but the pilot boat out and resened the men who were clinging to tbe upturned boat which was drifting towards the surf. A sad accident occurred in the Waitoa River, near Paeroa, on Sunday last, whereby a young man named A, T. Percy, manager of the Thames Valley 00-opreative Company’s creamery at Waitoa was killed. It appears that the deceased was bathing, and must have struck his head when diving. He was a brother of Mr H. O. Percy, house and estate agent, of Ohaknue, Who on Friday took the body through to Christchurch for burial.

About nine o’clock on Saturday evening some people who were crossing the bridge at Wanganui heard cries for help from a man who was appparently in tho water near the wharf. Investigation showed that a man was hanging on to the side of the Himatacgi. He was hauled out none the worse for his ducking, and explained that he was going to drown a oat when he stepped oyer the edge of the wharf. He had managed to get alongside the Himatangi but could not climb out of tbe water.

A Christchurch tobacconist and hairdresser, named W. Q. Forsythe, was charged at the police court on Saturday with haying spld aloobolio liquor to Lawrence McGill on Maroh 2nd. The case for the prosecution was that McGill and another man named Hayes went to aoonsed’s shop after the hotels were closed and, on asking for something to drink, got each a glass of whisky, for whioh they paid one shilling. The accused stated that he gaye the men bay rum instead of whisky and charged the amount named for it. The Magistrate said he was not satisfied with the evidence, especially that given by Hayes, and dismissed the case. Fishing in the Rakaia River about a mile from the mouth some days ago, Mr f W. D. Lawrence caught a genuine Californian salmon, weighing This is stated to bo the first fish of its species oanght here with a rod and line that has been scientifically identified, although many people have claimed to have caught this variety. The flab was identified by Mr B, M. Moorhouseas a Californian salmon, and his opinion was confirmed by Mr E. R. Waite, Curator of the Museum. Several of the fish have, of course, been caught in the net, but it is suggested that perhaps the fish will alter their habits in a new country and afford sport to anglers. Mr H. J. Booth has just received from the Agricultural Department a statement showing the results of tbe top-dressing experiments carried on on his farm, Kimbolton road. Tbe statement reads as follows : Plot 1, no manure, produced 20161bs‘ grass per acre; plot 2, 15 bwt. ground lime carbonate, cwt superphosphate, 71261ba per acre; plots, 10 owt 521bs slag, 75381bs per acre ; plot 4, 10 owt slag and 1 owt sulphate ot potash, 95761bs per acre; plot 5, 4 owt 721ba disced once and seeded, 74371bs per acre; plot 6, no manure, 41041b5. Mr G. de H. Baylis, who has charge of the . plots, remarked that plots 2, 8 and 4 would show good profits next season. On Saturday the monthly meeting of the Palmerston branch of tbe Farmers’ Union was held. Mr J. Balsillie presided. It waa resolved to take the notice of motion by Capt. Hewitt, that farmers’ sons be accepted as members at a reduced rate, at the annual meeting. On account of the next meeting falling daring Easter, it was decided to bold the annual meeting on April 3rd, when the election of officers and delegates for the Provincial Conference to be held at Eketahuna will place. A circular received from the Provincial Executive for information as to the demand for farm labourers aud domestic servants iu the distri t was deferred. The question of data for the annual dinner was ducunsed, and it was decided to fix tlio same at the annual meeting next month. Provincial dues amounting to £ls 7a were passed for payment, and £2 10s was voted to the provincial organising account. , “SUOROSINE” FED. Mr J. H. Sellers, of Okaiawa, the noted breeder of Berkshire pigs, writes:—“l have used “SUOROSINE” for the past four years, and the result has quite exceeded my expectations. During that time I have taken 198 prizes, 33 Champions, 5 Gold Modais, and four Points Prizes.” For Pigs, Horses and all kinds of live stock there is no/food*

Mr John Hannan, the new pro- J praetor of Marton Hotel, has .an an-1 noanoement in to-day’s issue. Mrl Hannon comes from Hawke’s Bay,,] having conducted a successful busi- ] ness at Makotukn. , I It is understood that the allega-J tions of under-staffing at the Martorii railway station made at the inquesfl into the death of Wm. MoGonaghl on Saturday and the alleged bread* of regulations in the method oil shunting are to be the subject of in-J quiry by the Bailway Department,! and that the officers concerned wil* be asked to furnish reports. 1 Messrs E. D’Esterre and G.l Borne, two Auckland pressmen,! reached the summit of Ngauruhoel early on Saturday evening. The! latter part of the ascent was made iul a fog. The crater was obscured byl steam and fog, but occasionally aj momentary glimpse was obtained of 1 the centre of the activity. There] was a continual roar from the steam I vents on the floor of the orater and ] every now and then showers of stones and sand. A portion of the wall of the crater seemed to be missing, but | whether it had actually been blown j out or whether that portion was still and concealed by billows’! of steam it was impossible to say. No lava streams were seen. On comparison of the activity noted during the past four days, it is evident the volcano is quietening.

Now gooas tor the autumn and winter season are now being opened up daily at the Bon Marche, Feiiding. By the end of the week, Messrs Spence and Spence will have a magnificent showing ready for sale, including all the correct modes' in millinery, coats, sikrts - and furs direct from the Home markets.*