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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 6 April 1909, Page 3

The Inspector of factories informed a Christchurch reporter, in reply t 0 a question, that a number of slaughtermen have not availed themsclvc of the opportunity offered them to pay the fines inflicted on them two years ago for striking, in instalments. In these circumstances it was probable' that an order for tho attachment of their wages would be applied for shortly. The "Territorial Service Gazette" of February 10, 1909, contained tinfollowing paragraph: — "Owing to the success of Cadet Colour-Sergt. William R. Friar's visit to the Mother Country in 1908, it has been decided to invite 10 cadets from New Zealand, some from Canada, and some from Australia. Hospitality will be forthcoming from the British boys to these cadets, on the ranges and in tho playing fields, from July to -September. The most cherished traditions of the city of London are educational progress and the exercise of wise hospitality. This, 'Lord Roberts' boys' will attempt to carry ou again, in 1909, with the help of all schoolboys in the Mother Country." In connection with this movement, Col. Robb wrote to Sir Joseph Ward asking the Government's intention in tho matter, and although the reply was not a favourable one, an attempt will be made by the Onehunga people to send at lt'ait one cadet t 0 compete at Bisley fk!s year. IN SUNNY NELSON TOWN. Och ! Bridget dear, an' did ye hear The news that's goin' roun' ! Bow Id Mishter Hampson has a schame For makin' Nelson town, He'll have a splash, an' spind the cash, An' kape it when it's spint, Bedad, yell stare an' wonder where The overdraft was sint. But, Bridget dear, from all oi hear When movin' up an' down, Our WILLIAM LOCK is still the man For makin' Nelson town, In all your schames an' pleasant dramea To make your home look nice, 'Tie WILLIAM LOCK that holds the stock For quality an' price. An' Bridget dear, it's pretty clear, If rates go up or down, That home is still the swatest place In happy Nelson town, To make home right, an' fair an' bright, Is LOCK'S especial care, With him, bedad, ye can't L<l had, He'll tra'te ye straight an' square. Lindsay Gordon.