LOCAL ANO GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 14 February 1908, Page 2

LOCAL ANO GENERAL NEWS.

A Dovedale correspondent writes: —A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Dovedale, on Wednesday, sth inst,, botween Constance Eban, third daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. Eban, of Dovedale, and Mr John Teoce, second- ion of Mr and Mrs C. Teeco, of Ccntr. 1 Moutere. „ The Rev. Mr Roberts/ of Motueka, porformed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore champagne Bilk voile,, prettily trimmed with white ribbon, and silk ovor-all lace. Sic ilso wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a •hower bouquet. She was attended by four bridesmaids — Misses Ruby md Violet Eban, sisters of the bride, and Misses Harriet and Gertrude Teece, sist- rs of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore cream voile dresses trimmed with silk over-all lace, with hats to match, and they carried shower bouquets. Mr T. Teeco act•d as best man. and Mr R. Teece as 2-Toomsman. After the ceremony a large number of guests were entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of the parents of the bride. The young couple were the recipient, of many very valuable and usefulpresents, including cheques. In the evening Mr and Mrs J. Teeco left for a honeymoon tour to Blenheim. After Miss Walters had concluded her evidence yesterday at the inquest in connection with the Appleby coaching, fatality, hii T. Edwards, Stationmaster at Nelson, through Mr fell expressed to Miss Walters the deep sympathy of the officers of the Railway Department on the death of her Mrs Tilbury. The Coroner added that thero was general sympathy with Miss Walters, and he regretted that sho had to appear to givo evidence, but her presence, jn the circumstances, was necessary. The first of the Nelson Swimming Club 's championship races for the trophy presented by Dr. Andrew (President) wbb contested on Wednesday evening. The distance was 100 yards, and there were five starters, Emerson winning in 78 sees., Allan being second. Last evening the 220 yards race was got off. There were three competitors, and Emerson was again the winner, Allan second, and Graham third. Tho time was 3min. ssec. The 440 yards event will be contested this evening. Mr J. P. Cooke who was re-elected treasurer of the Nelson District of Oddfellows at Wakefield on . Thursday has field the office for 28 years, having first been elected oij the samo day of the year at a meeting held in the Old Forest Inn, Wakefield. Mr F. S. Cooke, who was installed as Grand Master of tho District, is a son of Mr I. P. Cooke, so father and son are both liolding district office at the same time, s noteworthy circumstance. The Garrison Band will give an < open-air concert in the Botanical Re- i icrve on Sunday afternoon, when a i :olloetion will be made in aid ->f the < :ontest fund, which is still short of ( ;he required. amount. The Band tvill c Dlay memorial music as a tribute to -t he- late Mr . Lamb. 1 •

______M______»__a______Wr_<---l l !ll*M«M-iW»M-i-i The funeral of the late Mr T. H. jamb will take place to-morrow afterloon, when the deceased will be buried with military honours* The Garrison Band, bf wni.h the late Mr Lamb was _ member, will attend the funeral. Telegrams of sympathy havo been received ' by the secretary to the Garrison Band from the Wanganui and Blenheim Garrison Bands, and both bands havo requested that wreaths be procured on thenbehalf. A "-.ccer" football practice will be held to-morrow afternoon in the Botan-i cal Reserve. Mr J. Liddell Kelly, formerly of the "Lyttelton Times,' 'and lately editor of the "New Zealand Times," Wellington, passed through Nelson to-day oil his way to Auckland, where he joins the staff of the "Star" ac assoclat. editor of "The Graphic," A committee meeting of th. Nelson Rugby Union ?.*a_ held at Stallard's Rb'orrts last evening. Present: Messrs Smith, Shrimpton, Bishop, Hurley, Kitching, and H. Hall (hon. sec). The Albion Football Club applied for the use of the Park on Easter Saturday for a match against the Petone , Club.— Granted. Tile Rival Football Club Appli... .oi- use of the Park. f° r a ifiatch against, the St. James' Club at Easleh-2permissibn "was gi-lftte'd, providing the game does not clash with tlie Albiori-Petone game. A letter was received from the Wanderers' Club (Association). — It was decided to grant 'permission to the Wanderers to use the Park when not engaged at Easter time. A special meeting of the Union will be held later on to discuss tiie notice of motion tabled by Dr Andrew in reference to players disqualified by the Sports Protection Association for unpaid subscriptions, aiid also to receive and coilnl'nt the hew rules and by-lawa. The, entertainment committee reportecl tnat . everything will be in reimncs's for the open air concert and gymkhana to be held next Week. Charges of the gravest nature have ■ been made in regard to. the treatment ! of-* We - t Austraian. native*. The - members of fltt .".pl'dring party, in a petition Sent .b a Commission which ii'__ teen appointed to inquire into i some of tne statements, give details i reminiscent of tbe horrors of the i Congo Free State, except that there was no nogging. It is suo^ested i that young aboriginal girls were outraged, and that blacks trying to escapo from their oaptors were run : down by a horseman and bodily mii jured. One native, it is stated, was - made drunk, and then kidnapped into i compulsory service with the eStp.di* i tion. Positive evidence was given I of the chaining ef natives to camels, i and of a black "gin" being chained [ for foVty hours. The Commission which is inquiring into these state- ■ ments consists of the Warden of Coolgardie (Mr J. M. Finnerty), Mr George Taylor, M.L.A., and Mr C. F. i Galo, Acting Chief Protector o? , Aborigines. Although it is stated that tho inquiry is not a public one, tho We--t Australian newspapers are represented at it, and they arc pubI lishing what appear to bo full re- • ports of the proceedings. ; The detefreilt effect of the prohibitior order is not always as evident as th< ! authorities could desire, but occasionally testimony is brought to the magistrate": and police authorities that bears eio quent witness to its efficacy. At Auck . land a woman whose husband was put ' under the ban twelve months ago, wroti . an appealing note to Mr Kettle, thi ' Magistrate, saying that the order hat made a different man of her husbanc - who, when able ,o get liquor, was toi • weak to resist the temptation. The las } year had boen a happy one for her, sin i wrote, and she concluded by urging i ' renewal of the order at the expiry of th ; year, which is now near completion. r ■ l In connection with the big fire a ) Christchurch. the City Surveyor >>r tha . city, in conversation wUh a reporter I said that reinforced concrete would b j an ideal material froni the point of vie\ r of fire prevention. The combination o steol and concrete was unknown unti , quite recent years, but since- then th ' material has been used with markei - success in many parts of the world. Th system is simply to imbed steel band or a light steel frame in a bed of con ' crete. Tho concrete supplies the re • quisite rigidness. The steel supplies th fc tensils strength, and the result is ; ' floor or wall that will not burn, am thatisenormou.ly strong. "I cannot sa; what would be the cost of reinforcei t concrete construction in this city," sail 3 the City Surveyor. 'I do not think it ha 3 been tried, to any extent. The cos 1 would certainly be greater than that o 3 a lath and • plaster wall, but the pro i tection from fire and the increasei ; strength would be very great advant t ages.' [ At the V.M.C.A. garden party at Mi Branford's, the Maitai, to-morrow after I noon, the various churches are provid ' ing the r?freshments, and Mrs Maginnity and the Misses Atkinson and Wil- ' son havo kindly undertaken to act ai ' hostesses. The Bishop of Nelson and ' Mr Maginnity will be the speakers foi ' the occasion. The Male Glee Club will ! also render some of its popular glees The Palace Car will leave the Masonic Corner at 2.30, and return at 5.30. Harling's drag will leave the Masonii Corner at 2.45. Donors of refresh ments are requested to leave their gifts either with Mr H. Hobbs, Hardy-st., or at St. John's Schoolroom to-merrow morning before 10 o'clock. Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co."*s sales advertised are: — To-morrow, at the rooms, 1G 1 /. acres at Richmond, to close accounts in the estate of the late William Sutton; on Thursday, ' 20th, at Belgrove, stock, implements and household furniture, etc.; on 22nd, at -jongford, at 10 o'clock, household furniture, etc. on account of 'Newman Bros.; at 1.30 p.m., at Lynch 's yards, 32 acres at Fern Flat; and immediately after, sheep, ewes, and wethers; on 38th, annual ewe and ram fair at Richmond yards; on Saturday, 29th, draught, hack, and harness horses. Attention is called to Mrs Anstice'i new advertisement. The Anglo-French Exhibition will attract a number of New Zealanders, but comparatively few will go from Nelson, and the bulk of nur people will h_ve to be content with visiting the Great Exhibition of Furniture and Furnishings to be Been at Lock's ' Emporium. Mr Lock keeps this show up to date, • and the list of goods are of almost all styles and variety, made at his factories, or imported direct from English and Colonial makers — and comprise suites, easy and occasional chairs, tables, duchess chests and pairs, Italian and other bedsteads, cots, fenders, etc., rattan furniture, lounges, etc., carpets, linos, pile and mohair rugs, couche_, bedding, cutlery, crockery, sheetings, •towels', tapestries, velvets. Also the following special lines : Harland's and other superior pianos, Carpenter's organs, the Britannia air rifle, easibak lino polisher, Miner and Zealandia ranges, baby jumpers, and go carts, Atlas sewing machines — these and many other goods are sold by Lock at tho lowest prices either f«r cash or easy terms. "Go to Lock's" is a household word. It will pay yon to visit tnn ■*_ ■^_3>'biti9n." ,