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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11644, 11 August 1916, Page 4

A London cable reports the death of Lady Victoria Buxton. At a meeting of the general committee of the Marton Cosmopolitan Club last evening, Mr A. E. Awdry was appointed secretary vice Mr F. Hatheriy resigned. It is understood that regulations are now being prepared under the War Regulations Act which will impose absolute prohibition on women entering and being served with liquor in hotel bars. The MSfton Hockey Club acknowledges with thanks £1 Is from Mr W. C. Kensington, I. 5.0., and 10s from K. Harrison. The Ladies’ Hockey Club also acknowledges £1 Is from Mr S. J. Gibbons. Messrs Lewis and Cameron’s clean stock sale at Marton ends on Saturday, August 12th. Two specials are offered for to-morrow of two ladies’ costumes (59s 6d) to he sold at 12s 6d, The Marton Junction Band held another of its sociable dances in the Druids’ Half last evening, when there was a good attendance, The floor was perfect, and the music supplied by the Cinema Orchestra and members of the Marton Junction Baud was all that could he desired. Supper was provided by the ladies.

Demands have be°n framed by the Argicuitural and Pastoral Workers’ Conference ; for a new argeement for shearers and shed hands in the Wellington district. For shearers the rate of 25s per 100 with rations is sought; for shed hands a minimum of £2-10s per week and found ; for cooks, a minimum of £3 per week; for wool, classers, £4 per week; and for wool pressera Is 9d per bale with a minimum of £3 per week.

In cross-exaimning a witness in the motor car collision case at the Marton Court yesterday, Mr Lyon asked a witness to draw a comparison from this case with a steamer crossing the bow of another steamer. The witness stated that he was not a marine authority, although he had been to sea. Mr Lyon: “We all appear to be at sea in this case.’’ The Magistrate; “You mean you are at sea Mr Lyon. ’ Mr Lyon: “I may be at sea at present, sir, but I expect to reach port soon.’’ The Magistrate: “That will be for the Court to decide.”

A youth presented himself at the Victoria Barracks, Sydney, for active service, “Have you been here before?” 'enquired the enrolling officer. “Yes, I luve,” was the reply. “I handed you my guardian’s consent to go, but it wasn’t fair dinknm. I wrots it myself. I got into camp. Then my guardian came along and told a tale that blew me out. He took me home, I have been at him ever since. This morning he said I might go, and here I am. This consent in writing I now show you is the dinknm oil.” He was passed. He was one of 42 volunteers who presented themselves up to 1 p.m. Eighteen were rejected and 24 accepted.

Incidents relating to the war are strikingly featured in this week’s issue of the Sporting and Dramatic Review. These include recruiting rally in London, Lord 'Kitchener memorial service, veterinary patients at Salonika, a Poilu Sculptor modelling his comrades, French infantry waiting to entrain, fate of a German Zeppelin, in the African campaign, Russian prisoners making German roads, protecting Salonika from aerial attacks, released prisoners"of war, etc., etc. A special page is devoted to the military fnneral of Lieut.-Colonel Fitzgerald, victim of the Hampshire disaster, while the New Zealand Roll of 2 Honour occupies prominence with 154 portraits of heroes. A fine picture of Allan Wilkie, the great Sbakesperian actor, and other illustrations of varied interest, complete a superior publication. - The position occupied by Mr E. B. Ross in relation to the Pabiatua seafis unfortunate. This gentleman has announced himself a supporter of the National Cabinet. Prom the point of view of party Government this is insufficent. Jf the war were to collapse this year, ana two dominant parties were to be severed, on which side of the House would Mr Ross be found? " Would he support the Reform Party, or Sir Joseph Ward? If the latter, he would cause an appeal to the country, as the parties would then be equally divided. The Pahiatua electorate had iu the late Mr Eseott a staunch supporter of the Reform Party, and it it desires to honour the name of the decesaed politician, it will return at the coming election the candidate whose, political sympathies most nearly approximate to those ho had so consistently expressed.—Wairarapa Age.

After Friday of this week it will he quite you to buy a 251b,bag of the beat oatmeal for 3s lid. This is to-day’s low price for spot cash at Hodder and Tolley’s grocery department. These are the values made possible for cash and which warrant the charge of 6d for motor delivery.* Sutton’s Seeds 4d packets. Nothing to equal them. British grown for British people.

The soldier "on active service de-, serves every comfort. A most r suitable, serviceable and comfortable gift is an all-wool sleeping bag. These have been bard to get and a limited quantity only are again obtainable at Lewis and Cameron’s, agents.

The Minister of Defence stated on Wednesday evening that the Sixteenth Reinforcements will leave Wellington in two detachments next Tuesday and Wednesday for Christchurch, and will parade in the streets of the southern city on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday—perhaps both Thursday and Friday—the draft will'parade in Dunedin. Longer days even without the daylight saving clause cause thoughts of brighter things,, such as . spring millinery. A special private display of all the latest and best effects is now being made by the Economic, Ltd., Marlon, under the supervision of Miss McEllister, . late of David Jones and Co., Ltd., Sydney. - An early inspection is advisable to secure the best selection.

The Feilding Borough Council proposes to limit the speed of motors in the town to 15 miles an hour and six miles an hour going around corners, and at intersections of streets.. Cars will not be allowed to stand unattended more than a quarter ot an hour in Fergusson Street to Manchester Street and in Manchester Street. In respect to other streets the only restriction proposed is that cars may not form more than one line. .

The annual meetings of suppliers to Joseph Nathan and Co,, Ltd., will be held as' follows:—Colyton suppliers at corner of Spur Road, on Tuesday, August 15th, at 10 a.in, Aorangi, Kimboltoa Road and Makino suppliers, at Makino Factory* on Tuesday, August 15th, at 11.30 a.m.; Halcombe suppliers at Halcombe Creamery, on Wednesday, August 16th, at 10 a.in.; and Onepuhi suppliers at Tokorangi, on Wednesday, August 16th, at 11.30 a,m.

An army veteran, Mr John Robinson, died at Auckland Hospital, on Saturday. The . deceased served in several Imperial regiments, and was a member of the 77th Regiment in India in 1868. In that year he came to New Zealand, and joined the Armed Constabulry Force in Wellington. Subsequently he took part in the Maori War, under Colonel Lyons. For some time past he had been an inmate of the Veterans Home, and prior to that had resided at Te Karaka, Gisborne. The deceased was interred, with military honours, at the Waikaraka Cemetery. At the meeting of the Feilding Borough Council last night it was proposed by the Electric Lighting Committee that steps be taken to raise a loan of £7OOO for the iustallation’of a 30 k.w. set extension of the mains, and for the paying off the overdraft an the capital expenditure. The Mayor explained that it was absolutely necessary to obtain more power as the engines were now working up to their full capacity. There were now 426 connections,and there was a prospect of a much larger number being applied for than could be accepted. If it were not for the unfavourable conditions for rising a loan the committee would have recommended the purchase also of a large engine. It would ultimately he required. With the present power probably the supply of sufficient electricity could be made for the present need of the town dwellers, but there could be no extensions outside of the borough. The recommendations were adopted. For Chronic Chest Complaints S'jfSl Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.