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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9423, 20 April 1909, Page 4

The annual meeting of the Wellington Opera House Company adopted the report, recommending a dividend of 5% per cent., making a total of 12 % per cent, for the year. The North Island Railway Appeal Board yesterday reserved judgment in appeals by T. E. Hutchings (train examiner at Woodville) and H. J. Seaton (train examiner at Gross Greek.) The Rev. R. E. Gwynne- who is investigating the prospects for suitable immigrants for Australia, was a passenger by the Arawa to Hobart. He is visiting Australia, and will come on to Wellington by the Tainui. The New Zealand Times states that “In fntnre staff-officers sitting for examination will be asked to show their clerical knowledge of horsemanship, but no marks will be given for this branch cl the examination. ” Possibly ‘‘practical knowledge” is meant.

' When the engines Jof the Mararoa were being examined at Lyttelton yesterday is was discovered that the thrust shaft was broken right across. Had the vessel got to sea before the break was discovered she would have been helpless. Necessary repairs will take a week.

The Arawa from London and Plymouth arrived in the stream at Wellington last night and was berthed this morning. She brings 245 pasaengers, 207 being third-class. On the homeward trip the Arawa used 3000 tons of Westport coal, developing 4700 horse-power and making a steady 13 knots throughout. The Railways Superannuation Fund Board has passed allowances involving an annual liability of £5576 13s 6d. Sixty-six ex-members were interested in the distribution. Allowances totalling £254 for the year were made to four widows and fourteen children of deceased contributors to the fund. The secretary reported the fund to be in a satisfactory condition. Yesterday a serious accident occurred at Taihape to Norman Gowdv, the son of a Ruanui settler. He was bucked off his brose and failed to clear the stirrup iron, and the horse kicked him into the air, fracturing his skull seriously. The boy was brought in this morning about 15 miles and sent to Wanganui Hospital. So far he has not regained consciousness.

The highest price obtained for wheat in the Ashburton County this season, says the Lyttelton Times, was secured by an Ashburton farmer, who sold a line of about 600 bushels of Velvet and Pearl at 4s %d per bushel. Those farmers who threshed frofca the stook early in the season, and who in many cases sold their grain, are now regretting the step they took. The greater 'portion of the wheat sold in Asnbnrtou County this season has realised from 3s 6d to 3s 7d per bushel. The Marton Brass Band are holding their social and dance to-morrow evening and, according to the number ot tickets sold already, a record attendance is expected. It has been already mentioned that the proceeds are in aid of the Band Instrument Fund, which it is to be hoped will be considerably increased. The ladies have formed a committee to canvas the town and have met with liberal support. It is the Band’s intention to hold a concert in the Opera House in about a month’s time and a bazaar a little later. “In the countries where the most milk is used, there is the most civilisation,” 1 writes a travelled American. “In Spain, Italy, Boumania, and other foreign countries, where dairy cows are scarce, I found that land was extremely cheap, and civilisation not very far advanced, while in Holland, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Island of Jersey, where dairying is the principal occupation, land was worth several hundred dollars an acre. Upon enquiry the people told me that the dairy cows were responsible, and I find the same thing to be true in the United States.”

Theatre-goers last night thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the Opera House, Marton, when Messrs Meynell and Gunn presented their powerful , drama “Two - Little Sailor ; 80v5,.” 'The play was interesting' throughout and all the characters took their part* well—the most prominent being Miss Beatrice Holloway, as one of the Sailor Boys, Miss Lillian Meyers as Lola Grey, and Mr Herbert J. Bentley as Captain Tregarthen, All the characters were really good and the large audience thoroughly appreciated their efforts. The scenery was all that could be desired ; in fact, it was perhaps the best seen in Marton.

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Oa Martoa green - to-morrow Palmerston bowlers.will play the holders of the Dixon Onp. R, Arnst leaves Ohristoharoh today for Akaroa where he will train for bis match with Webb.

In 1908, one person was billed for every 70,000,000 who travelled on English railways. One In every 3,300,000 was injured. The trophies for the Gymbbana Polo Sports to be held to-morrow on Marton Racecourse are on view at Mr Avery’s shop. They include Mr Edward Newman’s valuable challenge cup and a solid silver cup presented by Mrs A. Uamerou. A meeting at Wellington last night resolved itself into a committee to co operate with tne National Defence League in holding a public meeting of citizens to urge the Government to institute a system of universal military training. At Feildlng Court yesterday afternoon Vincent Maynard was charged with giving a valueless cheque with intent to defraud W. Peroival. The cheque was post dated and tbt> accused was able to show that circumstances had prevented him honouring the cheque. The case was dismissed.

An inspector of noxious weeds visited a bacbblook settler’s place and as he was leaving the house looked round the garden and said "You must get those blackberries grubbed or I shall have to report the matter.” "Blackberries,” said the settler, "Clome and look at them. They- are raspberries.” “So they are,” said the inspector "after an examination.”

The artesian well at Marton Junction, which was being sunk by the Railway Department, has been abandoned after reaching a d<jpth of 270 feet. The Rev. Mr Mason indicated a spot about 15 yards from the old boring as showing, decidedly hopeful prospects of a good supply of artesian A farther trial atjtha place ,indicated by the Rev. Mr Mason is now being considered by the Railway Department. A correspondent says the American ladies who are reported to, be exercised because there is no word to distinguish married from single men, both being called “Mister,” have an easy remedy. The bachelor, he. says, might be called “Mister,” because, so far, he has “missed her.” The married man could be known as “Qotter” because he has “got her.” The widower might also be distingaished by the title “Hadder” or “Loster.” There still remains the difficulty of a title to distinguish the “grass widow.” Referring to the sinking of a bore for artesian water at Marton Railway Station, a correspondent wants to, know why the Department does not employ the diamond drill, two of which are supposed to be in the possession of Government. He suggests that possibly one Department has nn knowledge of what is possessed by any other, or that the drills are kept on the West Coast of the South Island, which has always been specially favoured. He farther suggests that these drills should be available for hire by any landowner who wishes to obtain artesian water, and that the use of these drills would enable a correct idea of the various strata to be obtained, and might lead to discoveries of importance to the whole country. The Oonrt of Appeal yesterday gave judgment upholding the conviction of a man named Baker for inciting to crime at Wanganui. Baker was charged with writing a letter to William Morris Scott, giving instructions regarding blowing open a safe. Soott subsequently attempted a burglary at the Economic and the letter was found on him. Baker was then arrested and at the last sittings of the Supreme Court in Wanganui was found guilty, but Mr Justice Chapman withheld passing sentence pending the appeal. In connection with the disturbance at a recent race meeting at Napier Park, John Bibby was charged at the Magistrate’s Court yestarday with using threatening behaviour. Counsel for the 'defendant raised a point that the police had failed to prove that the Napier Park racecourse was a public place within the meaning of the PoliceJOffenoes Act. Mr E. McCarthy, S.M., in dishaissing the case, said he did not say the Napier Park racecourse was not a public place, but it had to be proved it was a course to which the. public had access, either free or on payment of gate money, and that had not been done.

Minister McKenzie is devising a scheme to throw another harden on the ratepayers, and relieve the Treasury. Interviewed with regard to the thermal regions at Hanmer Rotorua, he stated that he intended to place before the Government a proposal by which accomodation might be provided for invalids suffering from rheumatism and other complaints, who were nnable, through lack of funds, to visit health resorts. The idea was to reduce the present charges for treatment, the balance of the expense being borne bv the Board of Hospital and Ohari-. able Aid of the district from which the patient came, thus,relieving the Government of any extra expense in connection with these already expensive and practically non-revenue producing palaces.—This is truly brilliant administration. It is high finance to extract more from the pockets of the ratepayers, who are also taxpayers.

There was no quorum at yesterday’s meeting of Foxton Harbour Board, the only members present being Messrs Gower, J. G. Wilson and Nash. Mr Hall, pilot, was instructed to carry on his work till the next meeting of the Board and empowered to employ an assisxant. The Marine Department, notified that rental for foreshore leases is payable to the Board.—The secretary was instructed to ask the Department under what conditions Levin and Oo.’s shed was let, as it is partially on the Board’s land. Mr Nash said that some of the lessees wished to get a long tenure and were willing to pay increased rental, if they could get a 10 or 15 years’ lease. He was in favour of. giving the lessees an option at an increased rental and intended moving in that direction <«t the next meeting. It was resolved to insure the pilot and assistant.

The cold wintry weather is now at hand, and ladies requiring coats and furs soould repair to the JBon.Marche where they will find a grand selection of direct imported goods and Kaiapoi and Petone coats. Messrs 'Spence & Spence have also secured a Loudon manufacturer’s sample sat of fur necklets and stoles which they, are now selling 25 per cent, under present day values.*

, “I enclose photo' of my .'wife-and myself, having no other encumbrance.” So says an applicant for a local municipal billet, reports the Taranaki News.

The Timarn Herald gives a hint to farmers who object to selling their heaviest lambs to the freezing companies for lees money than lighter ones realise. According to that paper a well-known farmer seat a line of fine big f lambs to Burnside recently. He found that big lambs were worth more than I2s fid, sovha put them into the fat sheap pens, and sold them as wethers at 17s fid. The butchers, of course, did not ihind the weight, and gave value for it.

It is solemnly printed in London newspapers that tbe Swiss State railways have issued this cruel regulation .-—“Ladies* baits more than 31% inches in diameter will, according to Article 117 of the Railway Tariff, adopted in Febiuary, 1906, hence forth be regarded as wheels. Any lady wearing a hat of larger dimensions, who desires to travel by a Swiss passenger uivtin, must either ride in the luggage van or deposit her hat with the luggage-guard, and enter the passengers’ carriage bareheaded.”

An extraordinary example of German military discipline which occurred near Bronikoveu, is attracting Arthur Eriede, a wealthy landowner of Bronikoveu, was skating on the Sensbnrg when, the ice broke and he fell through into the water, A soldier was doing sentry duty close at hand and Eriede shouted to - the soldier for help, and begged him to render assistance. Military regulations, however, prohibited a soldier leaving this post under any circumstances.- As this particular soldier could not render assistance to Eriede without leaving his post, and thereby infringing military regulations, he remained where he was and watched Eriede drown. . There were several large poles lying near tbe spot, and the soldier need only have walked to the bank of the lake and held out one of the poles to the drowning mun to effect the rescue.

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