LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 29 September 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

) Mr Percy Adams, of the firm of - Adams and Harlcy, leaves Nelson on > Tuesday on an extended visit to tho ' Old Country. ! The annual meeting of the Waimea j Amateur Swimming Club will bo held j in the Appleby Schoolroom on Thura- , day evening, at 8 o'clock. [ The Chief Postmaster desires to , notify that owing to recent bad weather : the steamer Lady Barkly will be unable to make her trip to Croixelles to-mor- . row ; but she will leave for her destit nation on Friday morning at 6 o'clock. i The annual installation in connection with the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter will be held in Freemasons' i Hall this evening, at 7.30, when visitors will be welcomed. Attention is drawn to Messrs S. Kirkpatrick's advertisement for a supply of Cape gooseberries next season. It is understood that the firm requires over 60 tons for their Cape gooseberry conserve. In tho past the Cape gooseberry has not been grown to any extent in NeJson ; but now an assured market awaits growers this fruit should be extensively cultivated. This month is the planting time, and no doubt many fruit growers will take advantage of the present offer. Mr O. H. Wills, who has for some time been connected with the teaching staff at the Boys' College, was a pass<>mjer bv tho ftotoiti last night for New Plymouth, having received an appointment on the staff of the High School in that town. At the College yesterday Mr Wills was presented by the students with a handsome travelling clock, suitably inscribed. The Wilkins and Field Hardware Company, agents for the Eoyal Insurance Company, forward a copy of the fifth edition of the "Record of Sports," issued by the Insurance Company. It is of much interest as a book of reference, having been gathered from reliable sources, and being quite accurate, j The two men, giving the names of Thomas Kennedy and Frederick Coughlan, who were found on the premises of Messrs Tindill and Stewart on Saturday night, without lawful excuse, were brought up on remand before Mr H. Eyre-Kenny this' morning. Constable Mackay, representing the police, said that they had not been able to find out anything about the prisoners. The Magistrate said that in tho eiTeumstances he would not i send the accused to Wellington, I Kennedy would be sentenced to 14 J flays' imprisonment with hard labour, and Coughlan (who had threatened the arresting constable) to 21 days' imprisonment with hard labour. Tho Nelson Bowling Club's green will bo opened for the season on Saturday next, when a match between teams chosen by tho President and the Vice-Presiclent will be played. A cordial invitation is given to all bowlers to be present. On the eve of their marriage to-day the staff of Messrs Bisley Bros. & Co. on Saturday presented Mr Gaukrodger and Miss Lightfoot (Olive) with a handsome plush table cover, as a token of appreciation and regard. Mr ; Wigzell, 5n making the presentation, wished the young couple long life, aappiness, and prosperity, and Mr ' 3aukrodger suitably responded on ' Dehalf of himself and his bride. Messrs Levien and Eollet advertise j i sale at their rooms next Thursday ind Friday of the furniture nnd , iffects (removed for the convenience j if sale) of one of the city hotels. The J , ale will start each day at 2 p.m. -j

The annual meeting of the Nelson I Inland Communication League will bo held in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms on Thursday next, at 8 p.m. The members of the Loyal Nelson Lodge of Oddfellows are reminded that the usual monthly social will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, when all Oddfellows are cordially invited to be present. At the iaoulhly meetng of the Stoke Fruitgrowers' Association the following resolution was passed unanimously : — "That the Editor of the 'Evening Mai)' be asked to state that the letter recently appearing in the 'Mail' re fruit trees in Toi Toi Valley and signed 'A Member of tha Si-oke Fruitgrowers' Association,' did not emanate from the Stoke Fruitgrowers' Association and was in no way official." Meetings in the interest of Nolicense are announced to be held in the Theatre Royal, Nelson, on Sunday evening next, and the following [ Tuesday. The speaker will bo the Rev. Thomas Fee, who for some months past has been touring the Dominion in advocacy of the no-license ; principle. Mr Fee will speak at Mo- > tueka this evening; at Riwaka, to- ■ morrow; at Motupiko, on Friday; and 1 at Wakefield, on Saturday. ; A meeting of the c'irectors of the Neli son Freezing Company was held last evening. The engineer in charge of ■ the works gave a very satisfactory re- : port- in eoruie2tion with the erection of ■ the buildings, which ar: sufficiently atl- ' vanced to enable the contractor to draw hifi first progress payment. It was de--1 cided to call for applications for the position of manager. The directors also ' decided that shareholders should have preference over r.on-shareholdera in the 1 usß of the works. The next meeting of 1 directors. -ivtH l»o held at the wotlis, when an official visit will he paid. It is unrt'-.rsto.<l that the affairs of th; Company are progressing favourably and that new shares continue to be taken up. The Nelson Scottish Society held its final gathering last evening, when the 1 Society entertained the members of the 1 Lancashire and Yorkshire Society at a - dance at the Druids' Hall. There were - upwards of 250 present, the larger pro- ! portion being in fancy dress. During ' the evening Chieftan Brown presented 5 Air W. J. Smith with a handsome spor- ' ran, in recognition 'of his services as in- ■ structor of the dancing class. Dancing ■ was kept up till midnight, and a very ■ pleasant evening was spent. A member ' of the Clan McLjan Society of Glasgow ■ was present, and, needless to say, was - warmly welcomed. 3 The officers of the different branches t of the local Chief Post Office assembled 3 in ths instrument room at 5 p.m. yes--3 terday to say farewell to their colleague, 1 Mr C. A. Seymour, who had been an officer in the' telegraph division hen for 26 years, and for the last fix monthi Postmaster at the Port. The Chief Post master, Mr E. V. Senn, expressed re gret at losing so efficient an officer aj Mr Seymour, and referred to his uni formly pleasant relations with him. H< . also wished Mr Seymour every success ii his new sphere as postmaster at Hutt and, on behalf of the staff, presentee I him with a case of silver fruit knives . and forks. Mr Senn also took the op portunity of making presentations on b;half of' the staff to two popular col r leagues, one of whom had recently join cd the benedicts and the other of whon I was ahout to do so. Mr L. Packard ' of the Money Order and Savings Haul " counter, was presented with a hnudEoni: silver egg frame, and Mr H. 1!. Hud r man, delivery clerk, with a silver te: t P ot At the Magistrate's Court this mornim an application was made for an order ir the judgment summons case H. J. El ' liott, a6 assignee for F. E. Sntton, ol ' Hope, v. , lames Pelaney, butcher, cl ' Nelson, Mr Hayes appearing for tin . judgment creditor and Mr ('. R. Kel [ for judgment debtor. The latter raiser ' the point that the plaintiff maile a bu>i ' ness of collecting debts and was not en titled to a judgment summons unless thi debt was due to him and not taken by ! way of assignment. The Magistrate said lir- would reserve the point, and remark id that the onus of proof that plaintif was' a dobt collector was on the defend nil'. Mr Fell called the defendant, A \ K. Fanthorpe (bailiff), and W. Koul (Deputy Official Assignee), who Rave evi ciwe that plaintiff collected debts. Thi Magistrate said it would be necessary t< ; have the evidence of the plaintiff, am the case was adjourned until this da; week. The judgment summons cas< Levin and Co., Ltd. (Mr Moore), v J. Macauley (Mr Houlker) was adjourn ed for a week. Mr A. Karsten will sell furniture nnd effects at the residence of Mrs E. Craig, Upper Bridgestrcot, at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The delightful weather of the past few days suggests a change into cooller underlinen. In this connection ladies will be interested to learn that Messrs Bert Taskcr and Co. are offering a wholcsalo stock of very superior Calicoes and Longcloths at exceptionally low prices. The finest Egyptian cotton has been used in the manufacture of these goods, with the result that the qualities are of the very first grade. Attention is drawn to the firm's announcement in our advertising columns.* "Facts are things that winna ding," but what are the facts about No-license? Does it mean increased drinking and increased crime in the prosent six No-licenso districts in t ho Dominion? Is it really causing n financial slump? Or is it the huge success that the No-license party would make us believe? Some welldirected and pertinent questions to the Eev. Thomas Fee might elucidate matters. Let's get at the truth, even if we have to dig for it." Messi-3 Bisley Bros, and Co. advertise the following sales: — On Thursday next, household furniture, piano, livo and dead stock, on account of Mr ■Robert McGavin Thompson;; on Saturday. 10th pros., freehold property at Stepneyville, with a cottage thereon, on account of Mr F. M. Silver. That some of our most proaiin-inl business men are at last stirring thenselves in the interests of the crty is indeed a pleasant assurance. Whilst thev are considering the best ways and me.-ins towards securing us wharfage and railway extension and looking into matters of' interest, we would remind our readers that Mr Wm. Lock, the peonle's popular furnisher, ha6 not forcotten them. During his tour he has visited most of the great manufacturing ceutree, and he has made arrancements with the manufacturers and oth«rs for thi supply of various goods for his furniture warehouse, so thiit he will be able to supply the public cheaper than ever with the very latest and most up-to-date goods direct from the factories. During his absence the business is being carried on as usual, and intending purchasers can depend on setting the advantages for which this establishment is famed, and which has made the name of "Lock" a household word, viz., largest and most artistic stock of reliable furniture and furnishines, lowest prices, easiest terms, and fair and square dealing. Sole agent for the Atlae Sewing Machines, Harland Pianos, Carpenter's Organs, and the Sun Vapour Lamps. All are invited to call and Inspect.* ■Woods' Gseat Peppermint Cuio for Cough? and Colds ne"»r islK la 6d led Si 6<L