LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 24 April 1907, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

A special meeting of the Nelson Hockey Club was held at the Camera Club Rooms on Monday evening. Mr S. Kirkpatrick (patron) presided over a good attendance of members. The question of obtaining new uniforms was discussed, and it was eventually decided to adopt shirts in preference to jerseys. Mr Kirkpatrick offered two sticks for competition, and his action was much appreciated by the club, who accorded him a very hearty vote of thanks for his generosity. The secretary reported that Mr P. B. Adams (a vice-president) had given a guinea for a suitable trophy for competition, and that Messrs W. Devenish and W. Clifford (vice-presi-dents) had also promised trophies. These gentlemen were also heartily thanked for their practical sympathy with the I sport,. — The first chaumpionship fixture will be played on Saturday between the Nelson and Federal Clubs. As bearing upon the blackberry pest, an experiment conducted by one of the stock inspectors is now being watched with interest in New Zealand. An area of about 30 acres of bush land, abutting on the Pelorus river, in the vicinity of the Pelorus bridge, has been securely fenced, and 40 common goats have been placed in the enclosure. Tha blackberry pest has a particularly strong hold inside the fenced in area, and on the adjacent roadside, but already the ravages of the goats are visible in all directions. They are very partial to the young shoots and leaves of the blackberry, and it seems certain that they will solve the problem of keeping the pest in check. Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will offer on Friday, at their rooms, at 2 o'clock, household furniture and effects on account of Rev. A. Gamble, who is leaving the district. On Saturday, May 4th, at th«*psrooms, Hardy-street, sections in Milton, Cambria, and Grovestreets, the Wood, on account of the trustees \n Ihe estate of the late Mrs A. Hooper, including two corner sections, and a dwelling of nine rooms. Plans and particulars at their office. Immediately after the above sale, books, papers, and ifpw sundries in estate of late Hon. Albert Pitt will be offered, without reserve. ■ 3

The Atkinson Observatory in Altonstreet will open this evening from 7 till 10, the price of admission being one shilling. Mr Harrison will give an address in the Gospel Hall, Collingwood-street, tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30. A general meeting of the members of the Nelson Joukey Club will be held at Mercer's rooms on Friday evening next to consider rules, etc. Mr Kenneth Lucas, only son of Mr A. A. Lucas, one of the proprietors of the "Evening Mail," has left Nelson to take up an appointment on the literary staff of the Welling-:)!! "Post." He began work in his r.?vv sphere this week, and his frinnds. wish him every success in his chosen career. At a meeting of the newly-formed Ladies' Hockey Club last evening it was decided to adopt the name "Wainui." Arrangements have been made to rent the ground known as Mrs Warren's paddock for practice. Mr S. Kirkpatrick was elected patron, Mr C. J. Harley, president. Vice-presidents-Messrs P. Bond, M. A. Jenny, R. Allan, (N.Z. Clothing Factory). W. D. Kerr and Mrs H. Kinney. Club Captain, Mr G. Hogg, secretary, Miss E. Child, treasurer, Miss L. Dee, coaches, Messrs C. Sherwood and A. Dee. H.M.S. Prometheus left Lyttelton for Nelson at 10 o'clock this morning. In the- programme of movements of the warship it was stated that the flagship Powerful and the Prometheus were to leave Lyttelton for Wellington on Monday next, 'arrive there on Tuesday, and remain until May Bth. It is therefore i probable that the alteration in the movements of the Prometheus is in connection with the visit to Nelson of ViceAdmiral, Sir Wilmot Fawkes, who is coming here by motor car from Westport. The Prometheus is a third-class protected cruiser of 2135 tons displacement, 7000 horse power, and she carries eight guns. She is in command of Gqmmander Rudolf W. Bentinck. The March "Windsor Magazine" has been received from the publishers through Mr Hounsell. It contains a complete story by Israel Zangwill, in addition to a large instalment of Max Pamberton's new romance "The Lodestar," and short stories by Jack London, lan Maclaren, Harrison Rhodes, Fiances Rivers, and other favourite novelists. The sea-pictures of Mr Bernard Cribble are grouped together as a very interesting art subject. A paper on "The Future of the Sudan" is contributed by Mr John Ward, the well-known Egyptologist. Harry Furniss recalls some famous "Entertainers" in a series of cartoons : and a paper on "Photography in Military Reconnaissance" by Captain Charles Foulkes, R.E., is of interest. The whole number i; well illustrated. The gymnasium in connection with the Y.M.C.A. was opened last night with a very good attendance of members. Mr Bert Stephens has kindly given his services as instructor. It was decided to open the gymnasium two nights a week — Tuesdays and Fridays. The Literary and Debating Society held a meeting to elect officers and draw up a syllabus. Mr T. M. - rant, of the Lands' Department, ncU'd as chairman. The following were elected: — Mr T. M. Grant, president; Messrs A. H. Can 1 , W. S. Hampson, and S. P. Lang, vicepresidents; Mr C. Hudson, secretary. An interesting and instructive syllabus was arranged, which provides for lectures., to be open to the public, several debates, and impromptu speeches, etc., It is intended to open the season in nbout a fortnight's time with limelight views of photographs taken and slides prepared by the late Mr A. Pitt. A Sycfnoy Preas Association eab(e received at 10.32 a.m. 10-day says: "Mr Holmes, general secretary to the Wellington Y.M.C.A., has arrived by the Aorangi, after touring Canada and America. He ■visits South Australia before returning to New Zealand next month.'" The Union Co.'s steamer Kaitum (says an exchange) put up a remarkably good performance whilst coalirg TI.M.S. Powerful at Robart on March 21. Tho vefsol discharged IGOO tons in nine hours, or an average of 177 Inns 15 cwt 2(|rs G.b a<-.y hour, which is ila rned t ) be an Australian reo >rd. 'Work was enmmencod at 5.45 cm., and by 7 o'clock 135 tons bad be^n discharged. Tho rest of the day's wokin? was as follows: — 7 a.m. to 'B a.m.. 178 tonn ; 8.30 to 9, 105 t>na ; 9 to 10, 1!)3 tens; 10 to 11, I'll tons; 11 to )2. 213 tons; 12.45 p.m. to 1 p.m.. 35 tons; 1 p.m. lo 2 p.m. 195 tons ; 2 to 3, 140 tons: 3 to 3.Q5, 159 tons-total, 1C0 ) tons. Tho aimuil sociil in connec'ip\ with t e Baptitt Church will bj hi Id in tho icbjolr'.'oin, Bridge-street, thi* eveDiug, at half past seven, A good ripgramme has been arranged for, and rel: Bailments will bb provided. A Imission wII be t -e. To-morrow, at 1.30 p.m., at the Ten-pe'-nca Boaiding House, Bridge -street, Mr W. Lock will sail the furniture and I effects oi Mr W. Bell, particulars of which are adveiti-;ed. At an early date Mr Lock will sell the freehold property belonging to Mr £1. Kainisr, between Mr Brown's and Mr Kiclnnond'a, with a frontage of 170 links to Mary Ann-st Exposure to cold and damp causes rheumatism. The skin cannot give off the excess uric acid and it becomes deposited in the blood. RHEUMO will quickly cure the trouble. All chemists and stores, 2s 6d and 4s 6d. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 2s 6d.* RHEUMO has enabled many a poor sufferer from rheumatism, gout, sciatica,, and lumbago to once more enjoy health and happiness. 2s 6d and Is 6d. Hold everywhere. '