LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

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

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

1 In the supplement to tho "Gazette" of 2nd inst. new regulations for free places in secondary schools and district high schools are published, making some important alterations in the regulations now in force. Tbe age of admission of qualified pupils without limit has been extended from 14 to 15, on the Ist December preceding tho date of admission to a, free place, and consequently the 10 per cent, iimit of pupils over 14, imposed on s .'ondary schools, is abolished. Junior frco places at secondary schools are for two years, o-s hitherto; but in cases of sper il merit or of holders who wer.e under 13 on the Ist December pieceding thoir admission, a third year may bo granted by tho Minister, but a junior free place is not in any case tenable after the holder reaches tho ago of 17. The clauses in the now regulations are somewhat numerous, bu,t the foregoing comprise the details of general interest. The regulations have not yet been issued by the Department, and may possibly not come into force unttil the end of the present year, as the attendance and work for this year have been based on the current regulations. On returning from Puponga about diißk od Monday last, Mr C. V, Fell got slightly off tho track on the Aorere mudflat, and the horse ho was driving was bogged (reports the "Golden Bay Argus"). In its efforts to extricate itself the horse broke a shaft of the vehicle, mi a person with loss presence of mind, resource, and experience than Mr Fell might easily have got into B*ri-'us j trouble. As it was, Mr Fell escape! with a good wetting and an nnple.is-9i.it half-hour. The necessity for beacons at more frequent intervals on the mudflat for the guidance of strangers or travellers not well acquainted with the track seems urgent, and should recoivc the attention of he Council. Notwithstanding that there is now a good road round (he mudflat to the bridgo, the old "short 'ut" across the flat to the ford at the river will always be a temptation to travellers. The Conference of the Churches of Christ in the Middle District of New Zealand begins in tho chapel, Waimeastreot, on Friday next, at 9.30 a.m. Business sessions will bo held on Friday and Saturday with a session on JBible school work on Saturday evening. Mr F. V. Knapp is the essayist at this meeting. The Chnrohes of Christ, being congrogationally governed, this conference possesses no legislative power. The results of its deliberations are merely suggestions for the several churches in the district. The sole object of the gathering is the furtherance of the work of the Gospel in home and foreign fields. In connection with the conference a tea and annual rally will be held on Friday evening — the tea in the chapel at 5.30 and the rally meeting iin the Druids' Hall at 7.30, when an interesting programme of addresses (by delegates) and musical items will be presented. On Sunday there will be a special evangelistic service in the Druids' Hall at 6 30 p.m., preceded by song service at 6. The conference will conclude vniith a picnic at Spring Grove on Easter Monday, when a meeting will be held in tho chapel at 3 p.m., including addresses by delegates and a song service. The cantata "Olivet to Calvary" will bo rendered at St. John's Methodist Church to-morrow evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission is by flilvor coin. The doors of the church will be ojveri a--b 7.30. The s.s. Koi will run nn extra trip 'n and from Motueka on Thursday ' next, leaving here at 6 p.m., and Mo- ' tueka on return trip at 8 p.m. I New lot Ladies' Cloaks, etc., opened ■ at Trathcn's to-day. See advt.* Two i.-ises of P.D. and CB. Corses opened t-)-u:iv at Trathen's. Prices 4s lid, 5s uj, 6s 6d, 7s lid, 12s Cd.* Splondid value in Cra.vene.tte Opats «4 | Trathen's ; fßs Set to S7s 6d.*

The members of the Nelson Citizens' Band are requested to meet at the Band Boom this evening at 7 o'clock. Tho railway lime-table for the Easter holidays is published to-day, and in it the convenience of tho holiday travelling public has been well studied. It gives every facility to the travelling public to visit their friends from one end of the line to the other, and people would be wise to cut out the advertisement and carry it with them. Judging 'thalt the shopkeepers will hays A late liight oa Thursday, the late train will run on that evening, instead of Friday. A3 usual, there will be a lato train on Saturday evening, and special trains will run at intervals during the holidays to convey volunteers to and from their Easter encampment. On Tuesday, April 21st, the 8.10 p.m. train from Tadmor will be delayed until 10.30 p.m., and (after picking up passengers at Tapawera) will run. to Wakefield to eui,t tha convenience of those who will be pK-seiit at the Church opening at Stanley Brook. A baptisma-l service will b e held in the Christdtui Chapel, Waimea-street, tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30, when Mr Jos. J. Franklyn will deliver an address on the subject of "The Scriptural View of the Church," with blackboard illustrations. A "Gazette" notice states that the registration of tho Nelson Carpenters', Joiners', and Trade Machinists' Union at Nelson will be cancelled at tho expiration q{ six weeks from April Bth unless any proceedings to set aside such cancellation are commenced before that date. Attention is directed to the advertisement of the Stoke Road Board regarding the approaching general election 01 members. Nominations close on Friday, tho 24th inst. (a day later than previiously announced), and the poll, if necessary, will be held on Friday, Ist May. Some changes are being made in connection with the old-established firm of E, W. Deo and Sons. Mr Geo. Dee, who., with his brothers, Messrs W. and A. Deri, have carried on tho business for some years past, is withdrawing from the partnership. For some time past Mr G. Deo has not enjoyed the best of health, and he has decided to adopt an out-door occupation, having purchased an orchard property in the city. The change from a confined occupation to the quiet life "on the land" it is hoped will bring about a complete restoration of health. Messrs W. and A. Dee will continue the business as partners. It us of interest to mention* that the firm was established 49 years ago by the late Mr E. \V. Dee, father of th e present propriotors, and the jubilee of the business will, next year, be celebrated in a fitting manner. A number of cases were called on at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court this morning, but all were either struck out or adjourned. The late night this week will be on Thursday. in the requisition sent m by various trades, and acceded to by the Government, it was provided that when Friday was a holiday the late night could bo observed on Thursda-yi An advertisement appears in another column convening a meeting of the Retailers Association for this evening to discuss and arrange for the Easter closing. Tho ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Nelson City Council will be held tomorrow evening, instead of on the regular meeting night, which falls on Good Friday. In the action Moore v. Avery, heard at Brightwater, the plaintiff was nonsuited with £5 14s 6d costs. The plaintiff was Dr W. W Moore, who claimed from Mrs W. A. Avery, executrix of the estate of tho late Mr John Aver,-, tho sum of £27 13s for medical attendance. Mr J. P. Hayes appeared for the plaintiff amd Mr E. B. Moore for the defendant, A mass mooting organised in support of the Saturday half -holiday movement was held in Ilis Majesty s Theatre, Christchurch, on Thursday last, and was very largely attended (reports tho "Press"). Mr H. ° Ell, M.P:, presided. Amongst the speakers were Mr T. E. Taylor, th= Hon. .T. Bnrr, Cr. 'Williams, Mr C. M. Gray, M.l., Mr W. W. Tanner. M.P., and'Mr 11. Slrel (the latter bfiiiij 'l.c only ono tr, spi ak in opposition). Tnr folio-wing motion -was moved: — ''Thit this meeting 'of citizens and iWftor* of tho City of Christchurch approv; of the pr.ip isal to adopt Saturd-iv v* tho day for the weekly half-holiilny. ■ Tho motion, tho "Press" reports, -was carried by an overwhelming mvjurit} Owing to Friday next, 17th A;>i'l. being observed as a holiday ir. nil Post Offices, the usual mails for (lit Australism Colonies and United King Som will close here to-morrow, at £ a.m., to be despatched by the steamei Aralmra, instead of on the usual day (Thursday.) Tn chambers at Wellington, on llic Bth inst., before Mr Justice Cooper, in tho motion of Mr Fell probate of tho will of Aloxander White, late of Xgatimoti, deceased, was granted > Mary \Vbite and Gavin Cochrane the executors in the will amo'l. Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will sell at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow, 2000 sheep at their Richmond yards ; on Saturday, 18th, they will hold a stock sale at'Murchison. It is satisfactory to know that daring the sojourn of Air Lock (the Universal Provider and Complete and Cheapest Furnisher) in the great cities of the world, the business connected with his extensive emporium will be carried on as usual, and the public can depend upon getting tho advantages, for which this establishment is famed and which has made tho name of Lock a household word, viz., largeit and most up-to-date stock, lowest price*, easiest terms, and fair and square des! ; ng. At Lock's you g«t everything to make the home comfortable and attractive. Sole agen«y f«r Harland's celebrated pianos, Carpenter's orga-ns, and the marvellons Atlas Sewing Machines, Easibak Lino. Pnlisher, and other good things.*