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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 27 July 1907, Page 2

At the Baptist Church, Bridge-street, to-morrow evening, a baptismal service will be conducted by the Rev. Stanley .Tenkin. The service will commence at half-past six. The delay in commencing work at Normanby Bridge was referred to at the meeting of the Council last evening. The Mayor, in reply to a question, said he ha dnot heard from the contractor. The Town Clerk stated that the contract was let two months ago, and the work *was to be completed in five months. He had written to the contractor. The Mayor did not think they could expect the contractor yet, as he had to get a lot of material out from England. It would not take long to do the work when once a start was made. It-w as stated .that.' the contractor was advertising for a foreman' ior bridge work, and this was taken to indicate that a start would shortly be made with work at tf-eßriclge.

The IWcnmohti Brass Band will play «( Richmond to-night, commencing at 8 o'clock. Cr Hampspn movpH last higbt that the Cit,v "G*>yiitcll protests against the Customs duty on large gas and water pies, and asks the uovernment to admit the pipes free for local bodies. The motion was carried, a copy of the resolu- | tion to be forwarded to the Premier. Y.M.C.A.-^At the Bible Class last Sunday afternoon Mr W .Spencer Hampson gave an interesting address on "Mercantile Morality." About 40 members were present, and a very profitable and interesting af^eriwon »»(w (•peilt. It waS fcti-oi-gly pointed out during the address that If people would obey the dictates of their conscience in all business transactions there would be no "shady" business done. 1?o-mQrrow af_ ternoon at 4 o'clock, Mr J. J. Franklyn will give, an address, when it is hoped there will bo a largo attendance.— The Literary and Debating Socioty held a social last Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of members and lady friends, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. Last evening the members of the Literary and Debating Society assembled for a few minutes to bid farewell to their secretary, Mr C. K. Ward, who is , leaving Nelson to take up a position in Feildilig. Rev. C. H. Garland, who took the chair, said that the members felt that they ought not to let Mr Ward leave vjithout saying how much they appreciated his untiring efforts to make the Society a success, and -vvhilo they all deeply regretted his going, at the same time they felt glad that it meant advancement in his commercial life. He then preseVited Mr Ward, on behalf of the Society, with a book as a small token of their appreciation. Mr Grant, President of the Society, endorsed all that Mr Garland had said, and he felt sure that the Society owed its success largely to Sir Ward's efforts. Mr H. Wood spoke of the good work done in the Sunday Afternoon Class by Mr Ward; and Mr E Webley also spoke in favour of the good moral character of Mr Ward and his efforts upon the younger members. Mr Ward having suitably acknowledged the presentation, the meeting closed with a hymn and a few words of prayer. Dr. Gibbs, in a letter read at last night's City Council meeting, dtew attention to the horse-drawn ambulance waggon in the Council's possession. Having recently to remove patients some distance, he had occasion to nee the waggon, and though it was better than an ordinary express, it fell far short of meeting the requirements of a sick or injured person. Dr Gibbs suggested that if the finances of the city precluded tha possibility of securing, at present a suitable ambulance waggon, at the least the present vehicle should be fitted with rubber tyres which could be fitted locally at small" expense. — The Council referred the matter to the Finance Committee. Mr Wm. Norton-Taylor, Occultist, will lecture to-morrow evening at the Druids" Hall, upon "Divine Justice and the Law of Cause and Effect." On Wednesday evening next members of the Bud of Promise Tent, 1.J.E., will bid farewell to Bro. R. Crowdis, who is leaving Nelson to take up his residenco at Ngatimoti. The farewell will take the form of a social gathering. Mr Joseph Taylor, who recently concluded a three-motnhs' lecturing engagement to large audiences under the Christchurch Association of Spiritualists, will lecture to-morrojj afternoon at his Universal Institute on "The Modem Dispensation of Spiritualism. " Housewives who appreciate the value of economy and comfort in the kitchen will be interested in the famous "Champion" Ranges stocked by the Wilkins and Field Hardware Co., Ltd., Nelson. It is claimed that these ranges are the best bakers, greatest fuel savers, and most durable ranges made. So scientifically are "Champion" ranges constructed that every item of firing which enters the fuel box is utilised, and the heat therefrom distributed where required without the slightest waste. This being so, it is fairly obvious that the cost of a new range when it is a "Champion" is soon saved in thp fuel bill, to say nothing of the saving in cooking assui'ed. — The Wilkins and Field Hardware Co.. Ld.* Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will sell at Enner Glynn on Tuesday next, 30th July, without reserve, on account of Mr A. C. Burr, household furniture and effects, piano, sheep, cattle, horses, har-. ness, traps, implements, etc. Particulars advertised to-day. On Wednesday next Messrs Mark Sprot- and Co. hold their usual stock sale at the While Hart Yards, at 2 p.m. ; under instructions from the Nelson Motor Service Company they will sell on Saturday, 3i-d August, at 11 a.m., at the stables, Wakatu Lane, horses, cars, harness, etc., belonging to the Palace Car service. Full particulars later.