LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 18 June 1907, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Shortly after the 4.45 train l.'ft Nelson yt-sterday news was irrrivfd of the collapse nf the engine ami the train having beon brought to a standstill near Bilshopdale. No ti.mo. was lost in disconnecting the driving gear of the engine, which became useless owing U> the u.-ank snapping off close to the driving wheel, it is alleged being due to the severe frost having affected the parts. Upon receipt of ! the news a, rescue engine was got ready and taken to the scene, and it brought the disabled engine and train back to Nelson. Meanwhile an engine was got in readiness to resume the journey, which was recommenced in a short •space of time, resulting in the passen- | gers and train being taken home with I comparatively little delay. A well-in-I formed contributor writes with regard to the accident: — "An engine was sent up tho line, and brought the disabled engine and train back to Nelson — a compulsory manoeuvre owing to the fact that a fresh engine could not get round the train to attach itself at the scene of tho breakdown. On arrival at Nelson an engine was waiting ready, and the train resumed its journey, greatly to the satisfaction of the juveniles on board, who had thought they were in for a night of it. The newlyinstalled footwarmers proved a great boon to the passengers whilst compulsorily detained in the cars, but not for long, as the train reached its destination only 30 minutes late, rather smart work in the circumstances." W. S. Liddle, who is on a cycling tour round the world, is expected to arrive here shortly. He set out from Capetown ma bicycle wiih nothing but two half-pc.'ioo in his pocket and the clothei he s'ocd up in, and is thus making his way along. In Dunedin, he met the New Zealand Clothing Factory, who have fix -d him up in one of their ! best class out.its, and he is to be seen in it in the photo in the window of their local establishment. Mr Liddje will remain here for a few days._ His expected local cyclists will welcome him. The death occurred, suddenly, this morning of Mr Rouert Pickett, of Nilestreet Kast, a very old resident of Nelson. The deceased was a native of London, and came to Nelson 52 years ago. Soon after his arrival here he became attached to the Deeds Department, and remained in the public service long enough to qualify for a pension. Leaving the service, he took a trip to the old country and America, returning to nelson, and living in retirement until his death. He enjoyed fairly good health, and oven yesterday he was busy about his home doing odd jobs. He went to bed as usual last night, but about 12 o'clock he got up and awakened others in the house, complaining that he felt poorly, and passed quietly away two hours later. The deceased, who was in his 79th year, was of a very reserved disposition, and had never married. The judgment of District Judge Haselden in the case J. F. Rarham v. J. Foley, heard at tho sitting of the District Court on the 3rd May last, was delivered yesterday afternoon. This was an action for £50 damages, on the ground that the defendant had distrained for more than he was entitled to. Judgment was for the plaintiff for £4 2s 6d. with costs £3 15s. I Mr Hayes appeared for the plaintiff and the defendant conducted his own case. Judgment for the plaintiffs was given in the following cases, at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court this morning : — Thos. Cawthron (Mr K. B. Moore) v. Norman J. Levien, claim £78 15s, costs, £3 9s 4<l ; J. D. Clancy (Mr Hayes) v. Hakaeaia te Whom, claim, £13 14s, costs. £2 0.; 6d : W. Fitzgerald (Mr Mtichell) v. Daniel Fitzgerald, claim, £2 10s. costs, £1 6s; Pitt and Moore (Mr Moore) v. J. Atkin. rlaim £6 8s 2d, costs £1 5? 6d : Kinedon, Glasgow and Haves, v. C. \V. IJoyd, claim £5 12s 6d, costs £1 3s 6d. --J. A. Orsman v. .!.... R. Parker, claim fnv £6 lls. Mr C. Ti. Foil appeared for the pbinliff and Mr I. B. Parker for tho defendant. Tho defence plead- ' ed Ilia Statute of Limitations. Judgment was for the defendant with costs £1 4s. There was a pleasant little ceremony last evening in Messrs Neale and Haddow's offices, when the employees took the opportunity of making Mr Kemp Knapp, who is well known in local cricket circles, the recipient of a handsome cruet stand as a mark of their esteem, on the occasion of his marriage. IMr W. Cooksey, in making the pre- ' sentation, referred to the goodwill existing between Mr Knapp and his fellow workers, and of the esteem in which he was held by all with whom ho came in contact, and concluded by wishing Mr and Mrs Knapp continued health, prosperity, and happiness. "Kern" was taken completely by surprise, but thanked his comrades sincerely for their kind thought and valuable present. An unusual drama of love took place in Lisbon not long ago. A young workman of good character learned, during his absence on military service, that a cousin of his wife was living in his home. In his shame he asked to be sent to serve In Portuguese East Africa, but before leaving arranged, that his wife should have half his pay, on condition she returned to her mother. This she agreed to do. The husband sailed from Lisbon. Tho cousin, mad with anger and jealousy, visited tho mother's home, shot the nretty young wife as she lay in bed. grievously wounded the mother, and committed suicide, This is the terrible news that awaits the soldier's arrival in n foreign land, in which he had sought to bide his grief over a ruined home.

Tho Atkinson Obseivatory will be ipen this evening from 7 till 10 o'clock, j when the telescope will be directed upan the Moon and Mars. One shilmg ivil ba charged for admission. A parade of the Nelson Rifle Cadets for inspection by Lieut. -Col. Joyce, will be held to-morrow at 7.1S p.m. A special meeting of the Nelson Labourers' Union will be held in the Wakefield Buildings on Thursday evening at 7.30. Miss C. W, Christie will lecture on "Health" at tho V.M.C.A. Booms tomorrow afternoon. 11. M.5. Encounter anchored in the bay at dusk yesterday, and was busily engaged at gun practice this morning. She came down to the outer anchorage this afternoon. Captain Elliott's haunt- I ing dread of the outer anchorage (a bogey created by misleading remarks in the "New Zealand Pilot," since altered), has apparently been allayed. The first practice of "Les Cloches de Cornevilfc" by the Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society will be held to-morow (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 at the Dresden Room. Every member is requested to attend. Tenders are called for the purchase of stock of boots and shoes, etc. ,in the estate of Ernest Oliver Craig. Among the successful candidates for examination for nurses and mid-wives, held at St. Helen s Hospital, Wellington, was Mrs T. Watson, "Cleveland," Wai-iti. It is always gratifying to hear of the progress of local firms. Messrs Page and Sons announce that to meet the requirements of their increasing business they have had to instal a new engine, wheh arrived at noon on Saturday last, up to which time the old one was working. It is worthy of note that it was removed and the new one (a powerful Tangyo) was erected and completed by the "local agent, Mr Winn, by Monday evening. This is a creditable feat, considering that the old engine weglied over three tons, and that the new one is more than twice its power. Miss Anna Greenwood, the young daughter ot' a wealthy citizen of Marlborough, Massachusetts, was killed at the telephone in her own home the | other night. She had risen from the dinner-table with laughter on her lips at some witticism of her father's, and had gone to the hall to ring up a friend. There is an electric light directly over the instrument. With one hand she was turning on the light, I and with the other was ringing for the exchange. Instantly all tho lights in tli a house were extinguished. Mr ( iiv-Miwood heard his daughter faR. H-c hurried to her, but she was dead. There was a slight burn on her wrist, mdii ating that a cuff button had touched tlip switch as she turned on the I litrhi. This somehow caused a circuit between tho telephone and electric Injht wires. Several important questions now before the No- License Councils of the Uuionv wore discussed at. a meeting of ;he Nelson No-License League last .■veiling. Touching the growing conviit'.in among many that consistent with democratic principles the "maioiit>" should have the power, as it has the right to carry any issue on the ballot paper, the following resolution was passed with reference to tho li<-en-sing poll : — "That the Nelson No-Li-cense League is of opinion that the question of No-I.'cense at the voting at any election be decided by a majority of the votes cast." With reference to Ihe matter of Colonial option (voting for the cancelling of licenses throughout the colony as a whole) a resolution was unanimously passed as follows : — "That the time has arrived when the Colonial Option vote on the liquor question should be taken." The discussions gave evidence of much consideration of No-License principles, and the voting on the different questions brought forward, showed a thorough unity of spirit. Miss Ellison received a hearty welcome as a No-License worker, canvasser, etc., for the Nelson electorate. The Rev. Stanley Jenkin was elected to act as President during Mr Field's absence in the Auckland district. The body of a man named Michael Quiun was found in the Buller River, near Longford- yesterday. On Saturday he was observed to be wandering aimlessly about between Longford and Neame's place. Constable Hammond searched the neighbourhood on Saturday evening, and on Sunday, but found no traces of him, and yesterday a search party found his cap and shirt near the river bank, and at a late hour his body was recovered near Gibbs' farm. ' The deceased was about 40 years of age, and. he had been employed at the Lake Station until recently. A sitting of the Native Land. Court was commenced at tho Foresters' Hall this morning, before Mr H. W. Bishop, Commissioner, and Mr Rere Nicholson, Assessor. The business was to dispose confirmation, succession, and other cases, the Maoris interested living at Motueku, Cioixelles, and Wakapuaka. Owing to the recent oil launch fatality at the Croixelles, the business has been adjourned till Thursday, as several of the natives interested in the proceedings are not yet in Nelson. Mr E. Buckle, of the Native Land Couri, is acting as clerk. Waterproof Ponchos. Buy from the original maker, F. N. JONES, saddler.* To-morrow, at 2 p.m., Messrs Mark bprott and Co., hold their stock sale at the White Hart yards, Richmond. The yarding includes breeding owes, ifat and forward sheep, etc. The firm draws attention to their note that during the winter months the sales will bo held fortnightly instead of weekly. The public are informed that, there is nlentv of Victory butter obtainable at Is Id per lb. Ask your grocer for this choice brand. Encourage local industry, -.ud take no other.* Messrs Bisley Bros and Co. will lio'd their usual weekly auction sale at th Railway Yards, Richmond, to-mor-lov, wh'ii <hey wil :fTt 120' <h<r>|, consisting of 120 fat wethers, 100 wether lambs, .and store wethers, ' 00 ewes 4 and 6-tooth, and 260 8-toth ewes, 15 J Head f I cal'ie, n>id 15 fo \>rd -vires also 10 store pigs Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for ""'onchs and Colds never fa:!s. Is 6rl ■1 2s 6tl*