LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 2 June 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Mr L. A. Nicholls, of the Union Bank staff in Nelson, leaves to-morrow on transfer to Melbourne. He will be succeeded by Mr L. Rowe, of the Feilding Branch, and formerly of Broken Hill. Tho delegates of Scottish fishermen who are investigating the fishery resources of the New South Wales coast with a view to extensive settlement, are astonished at Australian neglect of mackerel, which abound on the coast. 'During a trial of waters in the vicinity of Sydney, Mr Newland?, the spokesman cff the delegates, said : — "What we hav c seen to-day merely strengthens our opinion that you have tlie finest fish iv the world. The mackei cl we have caught i? even better than our own, although not quite so large. It is better developed, hioader across the back, ?nd slightly darker in colour, otherwise the two are identical. We are convinced that it would pay our people to come to Australia for tho mackerel fishing alone. It seams disgraceful that a fish so much sought in Amcnca and Kurope and so easily marketable on those continents, .«hould be so thoroughly neglected. Why, | man go to Scotland from America for the solo purpose of buying mackerel for Philadelphia and New York markets. Lately, ono of our salesmen opened a branch in New Yoik, end we are certain that wo tan get him to place Auotia. jian mackerel on that market profitably for US- 1 Have never seen a more perfect stretch of water for fishing than Port Hacking. We intend to net a quantity of fish there as samples which we will cure and have ready for the American fleet to test. The Americans are the greatest mackerel eaters in the world, and we are quite content to take their opinion concerning those caught in Australian waters. "' Mr Ncwiands van "also enthusiastic concerning the merits of thi barracouta, or snook, as it is mora familial to him. "A few yer.rs ago," he :a:d, ''snook a3 a food fish was unknown in South fUrjcu Some Scottish nt,ho-rmcu taught the paople its value, | and now South Africa exports shiploads of that nali annually. Australia can do the some, and wo will show her how. ' ' Attention is drawn to the special advertisement o f the IXL Company, who announce that they have secured the expert assistance of a French cleaner, etc., direct from .•■ome of the largest dyeing and cleaning works in Canada and the United States. The firm have recently largely improved their plant to deal with an increasing business, and will now be able to cope with orders promptly and satisfactorily. Tho long-looked for leport of Sir John Coode, Son, and Matthews, upon the canal scheme has reached the Lyttelton Harbour Board authorities; The Chairman of the Board (Mr Geo. Laurenson, M.P.), states that the report will be printed forthwith, and as soon as it 7s"placed in the hands of members a speciaLmeeting will be held to consider the matter. Until then, no information as to the nature of tha report will be made public. The report, which is a bulky; document of some 86 type-writ-ten pages, foolscap size, was an object of much interest to the calling pressmen at the Harbour Board offico on Friday. The secretary mounted vigilant guard over it, md the inquisitive members of the Fourth Estate were only allowed to gaze upon it from afar. Several members of the Board, when approached, stated that they had not seen the report; others declined to discuss the quejti«i> in an y way. The Maßter and Matron of the )ld People's Home desire to thank tfr9 Ledger for the gift of winter locks for tho ' inmates. On Saturday, 20th June, tho Telegraph Office at Nelson will remain open intil 10 p.m. for the receipt and transmission of press telegrams in connection vith the football match Nelson and Marlborough against the British team. The newly formed Savage Club has •aused quite a stir in the minds of tha lurious ones aa to thoir mode of pro?-"*!, ire*, etc. j but the korero held "the otho; ught was as noueht when compared nth the korero wtich took place abcut i.30 last evening, when Jock Tamson eturned home. Wasn't he a SaVagf I'amson! His missis had been making turchases for tho new wing, s-nd when bck -ww them he exclaimed, "Why !idh't you go to Lock's? What do you •ant with that rubtjish ! You know Lock alls only the \v»ry best articles that can c produced with skill, experience and rst-class material. Lock tas the largest isplay of furnishings in the city ; gives iie easiest terms of payment; and rents to" no catch-penny metheds to draw usiness. Lock gives the very best value ud guarantees satisfaction.' With this arting shot and a shake of hia bones ' amson voted the korero closed, the ' }ua»- and pickinnies singing, — Go to Lock, Lock, Lock, if money you j wish to tave ; o to 'Lock's, Lock's, Lock's whilst on thia side of the grave."* I

1 The Telephone Office at Tahuna was opened for business to-day. The Postal Department has agreed to connect a telephone wire at the new Post Office at Oldham's Creek, the residents having given tho required guarantee, and the line will be connected in the course of a fortnight. The first telephone message to go through from Nelson- to Tahuna was from the Rev. J. H. MacKenzie. It was to Mr BirrelJ, as follows: — "Let Tahuna flourish by the preaching of the Word of God. flealth and happiness to you and yours. — Mackenzie.' ■ • At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr H. Eyre-Kenny, 8.M., Messrs Maginnity and Son obtained judgment against Eric Orr for £16 19s 6d, balance of account? with costs £2 14s 6d. Other cases were either struck out or adjourned. "The New Idea," the woman's magazine in Australasia, nas increased its price to sixpence, and more than justified tho move by an advance in the quality, the quantity, and the get-up of the contents In the enlarged issue are some excellent stories, sketches, pictures, and verses. Alary Gilmer begins a series of memories of childhood spent in the bush. They are illustrated by Albert Enee, whoso pictures thoroughly catch the spirit of the matter. Miss Hattie Hopkins, a daughter of "Hop," the famous cartoonist in Australia, has begun to contribute short, bright stories, and these aro being illustrated by a young Melbourne artist, Laurie Taylor. Charles Burnett begins a Nature-study series, through which runs a love interest that makes it practically a complete novel, > whilst Jacqueline Gore takes the timeworn subject of "How to be Beautiful," and weaves it into the love-story of a tush-girl. A capital serial story by a leading novelist, and a number of short, complete tales makes up the tally of the story-element. The fashion side has been strengthened by the engagement of Mon. sieur Worth, the ci-lebrated Parisian dressmaker, to wntie a number of articles, advising readers how to dress with taste and economy. In addition, a system has been adopted for tho supply of paper patterns of any of the printed designs in the magazines. On the domestic side there are departments devoted to all phases of a woman's life, and sound, common-seife advice is given each month. -The editor caters for the amusement and profit of his readers hy running number of competitions. When the American fleet -was at. llagdalena Bay, California, Admiral Thomas made the following request to the Associated Press: — "I wish that you would convey my request to the people of California that, as far as may be possible, they refrain from furnishing the men of the fleet with intoxicating liquors. I would consider it -was a personal favour if they would do so. It is nearly always tho case, when our men reach a 1 home port, that some of the people 1 are inclined to offer them liquor. ! Many consider it part of the enter- - tainment, and perhaps it is; but it •vorks a bad end. The men are thus ] induced to drink, and drink too much. , On board ships liquor ■is prohibited, and the men are unaccustomed to its use. When they get ashore there is no such restraint. On the way round South America, the fleet has made an enviable name for good conduct ' ashore. It would bo exceedingly ro- •■ grettablc if, upon reaching the United States again, mis good reputation should be dimmed. I appreciate ' that most people have tho best motives only in offering liquor to the [ enlisted men, but it would be better 1 for the men and tile navy in general if it wore not done. I sincerely trust that it will not bo." The vital statistics of Victoria for the quarter ended March were satisfactory as regards marriages and births, but quite the reverse in the caso of deaths. Compared with the corresponding quarter of last year the number of marriages was greater by 123, and tho births by 655. For marriages it was the best March quar- ( ter Victoria has ever had, and for births the best for many years past. , Deaths numbered 4349, or 1064 more , than in tho March quarter of 1907, and here the direct effect of the long period of excessively high temperatures in January are shown (says rhe Melbou r ne 'Age.") There wcvllS deaths from sunstroke or heat apoplexy in that month, as against only 4 from the same cause in the orve-i---ponding month of last year. The effect on infant mortality also is strikingly evdenccd by 457 deaths from dinrrhoeal diseases, compare 1 w'th 44 in the winter quarter of last year. No doubt nearly all Ihos* ileal hs wero due to the unwhoh-onu cendition of the milk brought about by the p r olonged spell of hot wither; a fact which points .to the necessity £:>: improved attentjn to tilt- summer milk supply. Old people, too, suffered cvcerely, the increase in tlie number of deaths being 350. The parents of the children attending Wangapeka school are notified that the election of a School Committee will be held in the temporary schoolroom on Monday evening next. Opon All Day To-morrow.— Our establishment will bo open all (lay to-morrow, and -we will sell Boys' and Youths' warm Gloves at Is a pair. — The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Company.* A peculiar clause was contained in the will of the late Mr Donald Williamson (says the Ashburton "Guardian"). It provided lhat— -should the property be sold — all the aged horses fn ius possession at the time of his death should he dystroyed, As Mr Williamson was known to be a man of kindly disposition, who would discountenance, any ill-treatment of dumb animals, it is probable that the strange clause contained in the will was dictated by his humanity, and a fear lest his old servants might, through falling into bad hands, Be subjected to rough treatment if sold uiyler the hammer. A few days ago the requirements of the will were carried out, and several of these horses were driven to the Ashburton abattoir, where they ended their existence. Ouv Shop will be open all day tomorrow, and wo will sell Men's SmaTt Dressy Overcoats at 25s nnd 35s 6d each. — The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. announce that they will hold their stock sale at Richmond yards on Thursday instead of to-morrow,- owing to the holiday. To-morrow we will keep our «h;>p opon all day, and will sell New Zetland manufactured Blankets for double beds at 15s a pair. — The Auckland Glothing and Drapery Co.* P.D. Corsets give the figure the ideal poise and swing. With perfect support, they give perfect gracefulness. Modelled on true hygienic principles, they conduce to perfect health. As they fit thg figure, and do not cramp it, they lteap thoir shape, 'l'he P.D. is tho modem Corset par excellence, alike for the working woman and the woman of fashion.* The Jellyfish Retailers' Association burst up, and we will be open all day to-morrow. — Tho Auckland Clothing nnd Drapery Co-* . Progress. — Our Establishment will be open all day to-morrow (Wednesday). , —The Auckland Clothing nud Dry.- _, pery Company.* i