LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 7 November 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ma.ny will be gratified to learn that owinec to the generosity of Mr Thomas Cawthron, the •magnificent collection of ■curios amassed during the past thirty years and more by Mr Edward Lukins. of the Port, lias been 'purchased for the Nelson Museum. Mr Lukins all his life has shown energy and enterprise in collecting objects of interest from vari- . ens sources. Most of all has he devot- | ed his leisure to the search for Maori implements, and the collection of stone axe?, adzes, meres, sinkers. scrapers, borers, anchors, grindstones, and so forth, is claimed to be probably the ■most complete that has ever been made. It is also of special interest to Nelson, as nearly the whole of the tools and weapons have been found round the shores of Tasman and Golden Bay. The c'il!c: tion of bone implements—fishhooksi, brooches, needles, earrings, necklaces. false tocth' ornaments, tatooing chisels, etc.—is probably quite unique, and of much value. Mr Lukins has had exceptional facilities for hunting after Maori relics ; but has not confined his attention to Maori curios. _ Largely bymeans of exchanges he acquired a . number of other exhibits of great interest. Among the. .chief of these is a case of Queensland and New Guinea birds, a n.uimiber of Polynesian spears, arrows, clubs, and ornaments, some stone implements of prehistoric age from England and the Continent. New Zealand land shells, moa bones, European beetles, and a large number of fossils and mineral specimens. It seemed likely a few weeks ago that the whole of the collection must, be sent away to a.nother part of th' 4 colony ; but upon representations being made to Mr Thomas Cawthron, wh-o i= at- present in Australia, the latter offered to purchase it for the Nelson Institute, and the transaction was completed to-day. Unfortunately, it will •be almost impossible to display the collection until the new Institute building is -erect.ed ; but that, it is hoped, will not be much longer delayed. It was stated at to-day's meeting of the Nelson Harbour Board that the Railway Department now ow ad the Board £2350 in connection with the dredging done at the wharf for the Department. The Department has been very dilatory in paying the Board the money advanced for the dredgiing. It was pointed out to-day that the Board had to pay interest on overdraft, because the Railway Department would not pay up, and it was felt that this was an injustice, and not fair to the ratepayers. The Chairman was requested to personally urge the.prompt payment of the amount owing bv the t)epartment to the Board. The Chairman remarked that if the Department did not pay the Board would have to borrow another £IOOO on its debentures, and there would then be a permanent charge on the Board. Another matter mentioned was the statutory payment of £SBO paid by the Department to the Board as compensation. This pavment was due on September 30. but it had not come to hand. The Board decided to send a wire to Wellington asking for the immediate payment of this sum. During the meeting, however, a letter was received notifying that the £SOO had been remitted to the Board's credit. On receipt of this information members of the Board congratulated themselves .on saving the cost cf the wire ! The beautiful selection of wash goods and dress linenjs now <at Mrs. Aiistice's are wdl worth, the inspection of every lady anxious to get the very newest and prettiest colourings and styles for this season's wear, at the very smallest prices. C.'ail in early and make your choice while the selections are lat their beF't. You'll find the goods you like besit, at tihe price you like here.* Ladies will find a splendid selec'mo of dainty and dre-ssy Musliix Blouses awaiting the mi at Mi's. A notice's. These serviceable and seasonable garments are all well cut, and daintily trimmed with tucks, and lace or ©mbroidery. and e-ach one is marked at the very lowest Possible figure f'or goods of quality. Oa-H and see them 'to-day. They re just what you're wanting.* A 1 fa-La val Separators. second shipment now to hand. This famous Separator is the best skimmer, lias the longest life, requires less repairs, and is the best of all makers. Send for Catalogue. —W. 11. May. Richmond. Landing.—New Binders. Mowers, and Rakes ; several second-hand Mowers for sale ; verv low price for caglx. Climax Sheep Dip. the best and lowest in price in the market; send for particulars. —w. R. May, Richmond.

The annual meeting of the £ e * son . Harmonic Society will be held on lnursduy next, at 9 p.m. A snecial time-table is advertised for the XeLson-Tahuna drag service tor Wednesday next, which is to be observed as a holiday. H.M.S. Powerful, flagship of the Australasian squadron, which will probably be accompanied by the Cambrian and the Encounter, leaves Melbourne next Thursday, and should arrive in Wellington on the 16th inst., staying uiitil e 25th. H.M.S. Powerful is then expected ,to visit Nelson. A member of the crew of the Opawa, named Harris, was charged at the Magistrate's Court to-day with going ashore without leave. The defendant pleaded guilty, and on undertaking not to repeat the oli'ence was convicted and discharged. In the Supreme Court- .at Wellington on the 3rd instant on the application of Mr E. B, Moore, Letters of Administration of the estate of Samuel George Woods, deceased, were granted by Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, to Minnie Woods, widow of the deceased. The first summer heat of the present season was experienced yesterday. The weather, though warm, was very enjoyable, the sun's rays being tempered by light clouds and a breeze. To-day it is "cooler, and more cloudy, and the Government Meteorologist foretells the approach of a storm area with probably .heavy rain. Mi\ Blomfield, secretary to the Nelson Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, desires to acknowledge receipt of 17s, from Mr. Alan Macdonald, o£ Havward s Pictures, towards the proposed children s ward at the Hospital. The money, less cost of advertisement, is a sum anonymously to Mi" IVlacdonald. and not claimed when the sender was advertised for. Owing- to the stringent regulations of the Agricultural Department shippers of fruit at Sydney complain that they find it almost impossible to obtain the necessary certificates required by inspectors. Hence there is something liiie an orange and mandarin famine .in New Zealand, as shipments from Sydney have practically ceased. . Advices received in Is elson say that there is very little chance of any large quantities of Sydney oranges arriving in New Zealand during the remainder of this season, but a few cases of pines and passion fruit and a limited supply of Mildura lemons may get through. Island oranges are also in limited supply, as the season is late. Italian lemons and oranges, aa'e expected in a -few weeks., and supplies are expected from America in December; but meantime the local market is practically bare of imported citrus fruit. Bananas also are likely to be scarce till January, owing to th-e late hurricane in Fiji. Mr. Wm. McLennan notifies that a palace car will run to and from Tahuna on Wednesday next. It is announced that the Sports and Axemen's Carnival will be held at Tadmor on Wednesday next. On Saturday next, at noon, at his rooms. Mr. XV. Lock will sell city cottage property in Church-street. Special Bargains this week at our big stock shifting sale.—Bert Tasker and Co.* Messrs Bisiey Bros, and Co. advertise the particulars of property which they will sell on Saturday, 19th inst. Now is the time to secure your new season's wearing apparel. All lines wonderfully reasonable in price at our stock shifting sale.—Bert Tasker and Co.* An instruction meeting will be held in connection with the Soutnern Star Masonic Lodge to-morrow evening. The wonderful rush o£ business we have experienced during the commencement of our stock shifting sale is a splendid testimony of public confidence in our advertising. Remember, this sale is still booming, and heaps of bargains still on hand. —Bert .Tasker and Co.* Fashion Devotees should not fail to visit C. Adams and Co.. millinery specialists, at Grant's Sample Rooms, where ideal and fatfltless millinery costumes, etc., are now showing.* "Pringles," of Wellington, announce a special display in Nelson, to open in 1 a few days, of artistic specialities suitable for Christmas gifts. The dainty and exclusive character of this firm's stock is admittedly -unique. " A n.uarter-cen-tury's specialising, and frequent visits to London, keep them in close touch with all that is latest and best, and much that is strictly confined to themselves. Nelson ladies will no doubt gladly avail themselves of such an unusual opportunity.* Shampooing, hairdressing, hair cutting, manicuring, scalp and facial massage, treatment for falling hair and dandruff; every description of hairwork. Only best hair used; match perfect. Natural hygienic hair-pads ; combings made up "2s 6d an ounce;, large stock of toilet requisites.—Mrs. Gaw, Tatton's Buildings (upstairs), Trafalgarstreet.*