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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9464, 5 June 1909, Page 5

The takings at Dunedin Winter Show total 1025, a record. It is proposed to spend £ISGO in providing additional space.* The meeting of Eltham branch of the National Defence League last night unanimously passed a resolution favouring the introduction of a system of universal military training. Woodville Licensing meeting yesterday renewed all licensed with exception the Herbertville Hotel which was adjourned for three months to allow transfer of license. Aokanga ferry accommodation fee was raised from £5 to £3O. Two licensees were severely warned. At a meeting of Pahiatua Chamber of Commerce held last night it was resolved that notwithstanding the enthusiasm of volunteers the volnntaryfsystem does not provide adequate means of defence, and the Chamber therefore asks Government to introduce a system of universal training of young men. A five-roomed house in Redwood Street, Blenheim,, owned by the Domain Board trustees and occupied by J. Brymer, fireman at the gasworks was totally destroyed by fire early“this morning. Only a sewing machine was saved. Insurances. £l5O, on the bouse in the Royal Exchange, and £SO on the furniture in the Phoenix.

The Supreme Court at Timaru resumed this morning. Thos. Cox, IS, and Henry Cox, 21, brothers, were convicted of assault and robbery. Accused met their victim in the atfernoon, drank with him all day and at night led him to a lonely place and robbed him. Judge Denuiston sentenced both to twelve months.

At Martou Debating Society last evening an interesting debate took place as to whether the happiness of individuals could ba best increased by an addition to their means cr a reduction of their wants. The .debate resolved itself into a discussion of the merits and demerits !of. the simple life. J. A. Johnson, on short notice, made a very effective speech for the reduction of wants, and was supported by the Rev G. Griffin. The other side was represented by Mr Hunter, who put in an eloquent appeal for the 'wider life possible with larger means. Other speakers were : Messrs Cook, Meyer, Dolby, Williamson, Collins and Lewis. Though the advocates of the ‘simple life had the better arguments they were defeated by a small majority when the vote was taken. 1 BEWARE! Mr Th, Holderness, Dappil, Qn., who was supplied by a Maryborough grocer with a substitute of the GENUINE SANDER SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, writes:— “Back it will go like a shot. I have been using your Extract myself and family, and giving it ail to my friends for over forty years and none will suit me. I have lived to re-echo the words of my mother, who derived so much benefit from your Extract that she would end her days cheerfully by praising and advertising it, and, being hero, so to say, iu the bush, I will not stand by knowing the real value and good of your Extract, AND SUBMIT, TO THIS. ’’ We are now publishing the result of analysis of this substitute, which proved to be the common crude eucalyptus oil, around each bottle of the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT. Do not fail to read it: you will then beware of such unscrupulous imposition. SANDER SONS, BENDIGO, YIO. WORK. Who’s born to sloth? To some we ‘.nd The ploughshare’s annual toil assigned; Some at the sounding anvil glow; Some the swift sliding shuttle throw: Some, studious of the wind and tide. From pole to pole pur commerce guide; While some of genius more refined With head and tongue assist mankind. In every rank, or great or small, ’Tis industry supports us all. Yet common task and da J ly round Becomes a bore, unless ’tis found That TAN-OL—best of household aids— The joy of mistress, friend of maids; From dainty shoes to portmanteaus, Such leather goods appear as new. Floor coverings add years of wear. With pattern bright and polish there. Yes, TAN-CL works, goes ne’er on strike, Is loved by all, serves all alike. In tins 6d (paste), is (liquid). For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods* Great; Peppermint Cure, la 6d and 2s 6d.