LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 87, 14 April 1917, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

- Fullers' Pictures (country circuit) will show in Renwick this evening, Carluke on Wednesday, Canvastown on Thursday, Deep Creek on Friday, and Havelock oh Saturday.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Picton Road Board will be held on .Wednesday evening, t« elect a district committee of advice in connection with the National Efficiency Board.

Children's black glace kid Derby laced boots, blain fronts, no caps, sizes 7to 10—9s 6d, at Hannah's.— Advt.

Particulars regarding the shooting season for native and imported game, and the license fees, etc., for the Marlhorbugh Acclimatisation District, are advertised to-day.

'The ratepayers.'of tlie Awatere district are invited to attend a meeting in the Seddon Town Hall on Tuesday evening, for thepurpose 0f.., electing a committee of advice in connection with the NationaiJEfficiericy Board.

Ladies' black glsfM kid placed boots, kid caps, sewn soles, all sizes 3 to 7-— 18s 6d, at Hannah'Si—-Advt.

The cotwparative figures published yesterrlay in reference to the BoroughCouncil's, financial position were inadvertently transposed. On March 31st, 1916, the overdraft was £901; on; March 21st, 1917, it was £532.

'The Red Cross sub-commitiee wishes to thank all wlio contributed to the sale on Thursday last. It was probably on account of the-holidays that supplies of "produce, cakes, and needlework were much smaller than they have been recently, but it i? hoped that sufficient 'contributions of all kinds will be received for next Thursday's sale' ' Considerable interest was aroused by a collection of badges, etc., on view in the window and picked tip on' thfe; French front by Private Robsoff, bf- Blenheim. The table-centre which "was raffled last week has been won by Miss S'ige;lekow, and may be obtained at the shop on Thursday. Tlie total proceeds of the sale amounted to £6 10s 4d.

Children's black' glace kid ahklestrap shoes, "Clark's" make, all sizes 4to 6—3s lid, at Hannah's.—Advt.

The ladies of the Marlboroughtown Sewing Guild wish-to thank Mr,and Miss Chaytor for substantial gifts of moneyy bln.nkets for wrappers, etc., at various times; Mrs TeschemakerSbute for large roll of flannelette for pyjamas; Mrs H. Mills for flannelette, pillows, cushions, etc., all ladies who from time to time have helped to fill the boxes for the hospitals with towels, serviett&s, handker.chiefs, old linen, bed socks, slippers, pillows, pillowcases,, cushions, bags; calico for bandages,:-etc;" also for help received towards comfort parcels o f soap, cigarettes, socks, milkj- insect powder, handkerchiefs, bootlaces, notebooks, jam, etc., for the boys in the trenches.

The best chest protector is worn on the Poles of the feet. Have your old boots repaired by practical shoemakers. Keep your feet dry and thus save doctors' " bills. Finished on shortest notice: —Hislop, the Blenheim Boot Store, Market Street.—Advt.

Mrs Arthur Pearce, writing to ~a member of the Red Cross in Nelson, says:—"While in London Mrs Massey and I had a-most interesting morning at the Red Cross headquarters, and found everyone there most willing ! and pleased to help, its. I am sure you will be quite interested to learn that Mr Hastings, the secretary, told us that if it had not been for New Zealand's and Australia's help la6t February and March (1916) he did not know what they would have done, for they had come to an'end of their own supplies, and were in desperate straits. Australasia stepped along at the most opportune moment. Another thing I found out was that New Zealand will have to put her best foot foremost in everything^ even down to face-cloths, for she has a tremendous reputation to live up to now, and the best of everything is expected from us." Mrs Pearee also promised to forward sets of patterns for garments, etc., which she had brought with her from England, if desired.

The price of coal in Westport. has l.een increased by 2s per ton.

Featherston camp and Tauherenikau camp will have- over 8000 men quartered within their bounds when the 6000 :-nen on leave have all returned, which will be during the next few days

"If the war centinues for another year it will be seen how essential it is for the Dominion to be self-support-ing in the matter of foodstuffs, said the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald in the course of an address at Masterton.

Daring the month of March 2115 persons arrived in Now Zealand from abroad and 208 l persons left the country. _ These figures do not include members of the-.Expeditionary Force. Fourteen Cliinese entered the country during the month and 41 departed.

Barraclough's Magic Nervine instantly stops toothache.—Advt. ■ .

A supplementary list of persons and periodicals that have been placed under the ban by the New Zealand Government is contained in this week's Ga7ette. No postal packet or telegram may be despatched from this country to "William Randolph Hearst, New York, or elsewhere." The Jist .includes a number of American magazines,. ,

The Twenty-fifth Infantry Reinforcements who have been in training, jit Foatherston Camp, and. have'just returned from extended leave, will be transferred to Trentfiam by special train on Saturday. The Twentyeighth Reinforcements, wk« are mobilising at Treatham, will move on to Featherston as soon as they have beens-fully equipped.

For children's hacking cough at nigh t—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d, 2s 6d.—Advt.

The Government is to be urged by a deputation from the Timber Workers' Conference, which has been sitting'in Wellington, _to establish a State farm for grain growing, a State flourmili, and State bakeries. Nationalisation of the liquor industry was favored by the conference, and it was decided to urge the idea upon the Government. RHT3UMO cures rheumatism quickly.—Advt.

At Thursday's meeting of the Picton Hospital. Board a letter was received irom. tho ■ Wairau Hospital I!oars in reference to accounts, re^ questing that they be paid forthwith, and that the Picton Board take whatever steps it deemed advisable in ite own interests. The secretary read a copy of a letter forwarded to the Wairau Board, and it was decided that, as no reply had yet been rereived, consideration, of the matter be deferred until the next meeting.

Did you hear that Durrant had made the New Commercial the most comfortable house to stay at in Wellington? Stay where you are known and appreciated.—Advt.

At Dunedin on Wednesday Sir James Allen gave a deputation the following examples of disabilities for which men had been turned down in the military camps in New Zealand during 1916: —25 eases of tubercle, 43 of epilepsy, 27 of unsound mind, 73 of ear disease, 17 of asthma, 42 of appendicitis, 25 of heart disease; 43 of sti'icture, 15 of rheumatic fever, 33 of alcoholism, 32 of neuritis, 24 of neurasthenia, 45 of gastric disease, 61 of hernia, 77 of flat feet amd other deformity,, and 112 cases of old injury.

WATSONS No. 10 engenders a fine spirit of geniality.—Advt. , .

A Gisboine land agent states (according to the Herald) that a most objectionable feature has come into evidence in connection with dealings in land: and other property, individuals who have heard) of impending deals having interposed to seek a share of the commission. The agent states that twice within a week he has had demands made for large amounts, failing payment of which threats have been made to block impending sales. He states that his reply has been curt in each case, but the individuals making the demands are evidently not aware of the penalties they render themselves liable to." .

For chronic chest complaintsWoods' Great Peppermint Cure Is 6d, 2s 6d.—Advt, '

Though considerable anxiety, is "felt as to the future supply "of. coal, the immediate outlook is far from being serious. There is some disposition among the public to regard the present situation as acute, but such is not the case. Everything depends, of course^ on the further conduct of the cpal miners, but a favorable settlement of the trouble is anticipated, and it is hoped that consumers will not be materially affected. For the present, the local stocks are sufficient for everyday purposes,- and orders are being fairly well satisfied ;the dealers^ however, are exercising every care to discourage a rush and prevent the disorganisation of the market. What fche merchants seem to apprehend just now as much as anything else is the possibility of further requisitions for the railway service. At least two shipments of coal arriving at Picton uave been commandeered by the Government for the purposes of the Railway Department. The stock jit Blenheim gasworks will suffice for several weeks ahead, and thus the requirements of gas ' consumers are comfortably assured. There has been a subsubstantial increase of late in the consumption of gas for heating, probably owing to the exceptional conditions affecting the coal market.

Bring along your motor springs for repair or renewal. We have 4-leaf harrows for sale, cheap.—J. Nicholas. —Advt.

Abundant evidence is forthcoming that the Christmas parcels sent to soldiers at the front through the agency of the Marlborough Patriotic Society duly reached their destination. Mrs Haughey, of the Renwicktown ladies' sub-committee', received |by the last mail personal acknowledgments from two men in the firing .line, and Miss Wratton, her niece, received a letter from the member""df a machine-gun section stating that a cake aiTived in perfect condition. "1 can assure you," writes one soldier, "that such gnfts as yours are greatly appreciated by us, not so much for the cake itself as for the thought that cur people at home think of our comfort in such a practical way." A lieutenaiitTwrites: "It is such little kindnesses that make the way out Wre easier. We know that those left behind are with us in heart and spirit, and this 'bucks' us up wonderfully. Be assured, madam, that before many moons have waned. Fritz will get it exactly where 'the chicken got the axe.' "- .

''His Excellency the Governor lias received the following telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies: "Please aeeopt my hoarty congratulations:on the laurels won by gallant New Zealanders at Gaza."

For influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint <*use. N«Tir fatti. 1* 6M, 2s 6d.—Advfc.

The Wairau Road Board decided to inform the 'Maryborough Fruitgrowers' Association tkat the Board regretted it could Rot subscribe towards the fund to pay the expenses of representation at the l>unedin National Apple Show, as there were nractioally no orchards in the Board's district. Neither could the Omaka Road Board see its way to make a contribution. •

SHARI/JVNiyS Malt Vinegar is not only palatable—it is wholesome. That is guaranteedr No mineral acid in SHARLANIVS. At. all grocers in bulk and bottle—A«Tvi. -

At the monthly meeting of the Picton Hospital Board on Thursday the Hospital Superintendent (Dr.. Redman) stated that I>r. Valmtine recently inspected the Board's institutions, and was most favorably impressed, especially, with the way in which the maternity horn© was conducted —so much so, in 'fact, that ".He had asked him (Dr. Redman) to supply full- details of the workings of the maternity home.

You cannot be sure that your inven- a tion is "yours" for very long v unless you protect it with "letters pateni." It is worth yoiir while—many a big fortune has sprung from seemingly trifling items—but they were patentzd before "the other fellow" got busy. Consult Henry Hughes, Ltd., Patent Attorneys, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington-—Advt.