LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLI, Issue 317, 21 December 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Cricketers will be pleased to learn that the grass in Trafalgar Park is to be cut at once, the City Council last night having instructed the City Surveyor to have the work done forthwith.

The City Council last evening granted an application from M- Flett for a plumber's license.

A Christmas Service will be held at St. John's Church on Christmas Night, . when Miss Stevens will give ria Organ T«cital, and suitable music will lie rendered by the members of St. John's-phior.

An excursion to the Croixelles on Boxing Day will be made by the steamer Tasman. The opportunities of visiting this beautiful Sound have been so rare lately that "no doubt a large number will take -advantage of the present one. The afternoqn will be spent at Okiwi Bay: which is acknowledged to be one of the. prettiest places for native bush to be found n&ti Nelson. Messrs Field Bros-Vwill accompany the steamer and have granted permission for excursionists to visit the bush, etc. Tickets are now obtainable from Messrs Wilkins and Field. .-

It is notified that owing to the prevalence of dry weather the use of the hose is prohibited for the present in the Borough of Richmond. It is explained that no. shortness of water for domestic purposes is apprehended, but that the supply will not stand the lavish use made of it for gardens and orchards, and feven on farms.

Mrs W. Miller, wife of Mr W. Miller, sonr/, bricklayer, Bridge-street, died s »dJenlvthis morning. 'Jhe dereascd had been a sufferer on and oft for the past eight or nine years, and a fortnight ago had another bad turn. She was taken to bed yesterday evening about 6 o'clock, and was visited frequently by her daughters up to 1 a.m. At 4 30 this morning a daughter again went to the deceased's room and found her mother dead. - Dr. Ban- has given a certificate Itai death was due to natural causes, and no inquest will consequently be held. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends m their sudden bereavement.

A universal, photograph.c e*h>^'° n is- to take place in Dresden from May to September, 191<L It Will not be confined to photographic P™£ uct :°" s (pictures of artistic and scientific fhaifiterV and' the divers* kmdß of utensils ind requisitesj.it » intended to afford a comprehensive View of photographic art industry to its full extent Ihe making of cameras, the working of optical and graphical establishment (for heliogravure, phototype, rotatory reproduction) etc., will be shown in full work on the nremi?e f . The interest of public authorities has been secured : for the exhibition, and distinguished specialists as well as reputed firms in Germany and abroad have promised their support. The co-operation of photographers' associations and photographic periodicals of every country will be invited to eonf ributp so that the great pbject in view, a complete representation, pi photography, nlay be successfully attained. fh" I T} a n a g omont of the undertaking has been entrusted to the Ggrrnan Photographers' Associai tion (located in Weimar), which is engaged wi^fi the preliminary arrangements, if) union with the Qresden Society «ot> tlift "proinpHofl of Arnnteur Photography, aijd a considerable number of m a Hers anddealer^of the branch.

{n connection with Tn'nity College of M»»'i'. I-Mi)J"fi. ft Nplson committee has just been set up, anfi the following have been selected as members, thereof : — Dr, Hudson,' "Bfv. \V. S : Lucas, Messrs A. A. Grace, B, B- Rnrdekin, T. C. Webb, A. P". Lueas, aiid 0. W. Hanby. Trinity College takes a leafjirjg place in Great Britain as 3}j fixaßji»)ng bpjjy for candidates in music', and regularjy sends it; examiners to New Zealand. Leading musicians, including Sir Fred. Bridge, Dr. Wm. Greser, (King's organist), Mesrs Myles Tj. Foster, Epwin Leniare, Colcrid.ee Taylor, and Bonavia Hunt, all in its large utaff of examiners. Examinations will be held in Nelson in any or all of the, following subjects : — Rudiments of .music, harmony, counterpoint, canon, fl}gue, fopm, musical history, choir U'amiqgi ' voca| and aura) physiology, and the art of teaching music. Also in all Dractjca| |ub jects. Besides the opapary ' examinations the following degrees in, music may be takoii : — Fellowship, Ijcentiate, and associate. Thp Cpjiege awards nnniially six scholarships of £30 each, and six of £18 each. Also tne following prizes : — MayU'ipfe pri?e fpr hallad singing, pianoforte aci'pmpaiiimeiit ' p)'!?e, the Tallis gold medal, David Nasmith gold medal, and the Column and Bonavia Hunt prizes. For the colonies and Jndia alone there are eighteen exhibitions for students, jn ppactjeal subjects, valued aj, £63 gs. Tl(erd arg also ijjx exhjqitiona in thepfetical subjects value afe flB9 Us, Lord Pluriket, the Governor of New Zealand, takes an active interest in the College, and award§ annually 4 gold medal to the most successful oondidate in practical subjects. Miss Eileen Ward, daughter of tho Premier, was successful in taking hor A.T.O.L. degree at the last examinations. Mr Purcell Webb has been appointed Nel*on Secretary, and any further information in connection with the College may be obtained from him.

At Smith's Shoe Store the fine Christmas- display lt b'f np-fo-date footwear is draSvin^ special 1 attention, Goods are of J.ho latest designs; and the prices reduced }o the lowest' s point to tempt the nipst' keeif puySl 1 . ■ Besides a reductW of 3s~i^ Ihp '£, a'psefuj present wjH fep gjven to customers spending lys.* " ....

Messrs Bisley Bro?. and Op. will offer at thgip rooms', Harfiy gjrept, at 1Q.30 a.m. tp-mpFrow,-a cepsignment of Xmas hams aid Sydney mnmis, and a' list of sales a§ advertised. Ths fipm will also hold P3!es at the different centres as ' 0 ,»o w *l— PlivlJeggs Nelspn " Jockey Olub, Rooms, Salurdiiy; Jaiuiary sth, at noon ; stock sale Richmond Yards, on Wednesday, January 9th, 16th, and 23rd ,and February 6th and 13th; land saie at pooips; §af,ur£?ay. January l^tii ,• horse sale, city yards, Haturd^y, "?• 1 ,% h £ O l r V- •f hor Pe- Silcock's 4,«Fgs, l/}th February; stock sale, etc., Tapawera, «ock ta] 8 ; Friday, 15th February ; ram fair, Richmond Yards Friday, 22nd February ; Murchison, stock sale and property in estate of late W Neame, Thursday, February BBth.

Attention is directed to Trathen and U> s advertisement on the 3rd page of this issue.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS— What to buy. See our windows for sugges tions. R. Snodgrass and Sons.*

Now is the time to look up something suitable for 4. Christmas present. You jvjty find Uie article you want by making a peflisaj of Mrs Anstice's adVBrtlßßhlSDt Ofl jtpp of nex^ page.?

With the advent '. of spring comes Victory, butter. If;, you appreciate delicious butter made 00 the most approved scientific principles, ask your grocer for Victory, and take nothing else.*

Rheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago, are caused by excess uric acid poison in the Hood whicli deposits in the muscles and joints. ttHEjTSfQ qujclUy cures. 2s 6d and 4s 63,.

Brown and Kerr, jewellers, will be open every evening this week, and those in search of Xmas Presents should favor them with a visit, and inspect their Show cases : well filled with pretty and useful articles.*

Have yon a gore that won't heal. If 80 . $F I '* Herbal Ointment mighty be*?s*"Q, J.'.^s^jJod, Agent

The distribution of prizes in connection with the Richmond State School took place in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening in the presence of a large assemblage of parents and friends. Mr A. T. Maginnity, chairman of the Education Board, presided. During the evening the pupils sang a number of , songs very creditably.

The following will represent H'Battery against Stoke Rifles to-morrow afternoon, Mudflat range, at 2 o'clock, 200 and 600 yards yards, 10 shots :— Sergts. Jones, Sherwood, Brown, Bombs. Heath, Watson, Drivers " Permant, Walker, Stewart; emergency, Bomb. Howard.

In connection with the Christmas cordials, etc., sent to this office by Messrs J. R. Dodson and Sons, it should be mentioned that two new summer drinks —cream soda and orange juice (hampagne—were found very refreshing, especially during the recent hot weather.

It is learnt that men will be put on the Turnbull lease at Parapara within a week or two. Messrs Wayne and Jones, of Sydney, who have become interested in the development of the iron ore deposits, have ordered special machinery from England and America for iron works at Parapara. This machinery will, it is stated, bp of the finest and most up-to-date description. The men who are shortly to be put on the lease will be engaged in preparing for the tramway *wd wharf, the former ot which will be about two miles in length. Lines will have first to be laid out for the tramway, and this work will be proceeded with first of all.

Now that the Christmas holidays are approaching, those interested in fishing are replenishing theTr rods, lines, and supplies in anticipation of many enjoyable days' sport. All who fish should tfrite to Messrs E. Reynolds and Co., Ltd., Willis-street, Wellington, for a copy of their large illustrated catalogue of fishing material, sent post free. What better gift for, son, husband, or brother, than a fishing outfit— of which the firm supply the very best makes at the lowest prices— through their mail order department?*

Mr Norton Taylor being out of town for a few days there will be no meet ing next Sunday, 23rd inst.

To-morrow, at their rooms, at noon, Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. will sell farm property of 100 acres at Todd s Valley, in the estate of J. Delany. On I'Viday, December 28, at premises, Halifax-st'reet, furniture and offerts 0(1 behalf of Mis Win. Arnold, who is leaving Nelson. CHRISTMAS CHEER.— We have a fine display of delicarii-s r.f all kinds suitable for young and old at Caledonia House.— R. Snodgrass and Sons.*