LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 16 April 1909, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Mr J. Piper nnnounces that he frill again offer himself for reelection as Mayo* of Nelson for the ensuing yea*. Mr t. F. Lccky has resigned his position as Poultry Grader in the Dopartraent of Agriculture. A blazing chimney at Mr Jenner's house in Waimea.street led to tho ringing of tho firebells early last ovening. Tho Fire Brigade turned out. only to find that its services wero not required. At a meeting of the Committee of the Kelson Acclimatisation Society lust evening. Mr J. E. Macdonald, of tho Lands Department (who for some year 3 was • Hon. Secretary to the Society) was appointed Auditor in the room of tho lato Mr A. T. Jones. Mr Arnold Trowell. the Wellington 'cellist now at Homo, has been achieving much success. The Liver, pool "Courier" says: — "Ono ia struck with the almost indescribable purity and sweetness of the tone which cornea off his instrument with, out any suspicion of effort." Liopt-Colonel C. G. F. Moricc, of tho 2nd Battalion Nelson Infantry Volunteers, has resigned, and his nnmo has been placed on tho active list (unattached), with rank of Lieu tenant. Colonel. A pawerfully.built man of about 45 years of ago is causing some anxiety in tho Poverty Bay district. He has a strango mania for climbing hills and traversing mountainous country, irrespecticely of precipitous cliffs, rivers, gorges, and bush. Ho is possessed with the idea of seeing "beyond yonder range." It is stated that he is quite harmless. The death occurred suddenly yes. tcrday aftornoon of Mrs Moyes, wife of Mr W. Moyos, senr.. tailor, of Bridge-street. Mrs Moyes. who had reached the Tipo age of 82, had enjoyed k'r>od healh up to a few days ago. Yesterday she- complained of leeling unwell, and about 2.30 went to lie down and rest. Two hours later, her husband went to her room, and found that she had passed quiet, ly away. Mr and Mrs Moyes came out to Nelson in the ship Golconda in 1856, and had been residents of the city ever since, both having earn, ed he respect of a large circle of friends. To the bereaved husband especially will sympathy be extend, ed in the sudden calling away of his wife after 56 years of married life. Mrs Moyos leaves a family of three sons and a daughtor — Mr W. Moyes, of Trafalgar.street, Mr James Moyes, of Auckland, Mr Charles Moyes, of Halifax.street, and Mrs A. A. Troup, of Auckland. Passengers bound from Kelson to the Fronch Pass last week evidontly had a very trying experience, and ono which they are not likely to for. get for a long time to come. Leaving Kelson at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th inst., they reached the Pass at about 3 o'clock and were put on board tho steam launch that was to take them a«hgr". A letter received from ono ■if the passengers, says the "Post," rends as follows: — "When we got into the launch at the Pass, we found that a pieeo of rope- had got wound round the propellor, and it was impossible to staTt tho engine, and w just had to drift slowly out to sen. The wind tame up, and the waves broke right over tho boat, drenching us to the skin. There were a lot of women and children on board, and to make matters wor« they started to scream. In about an hour and a half, when the men wero contemplating throwing the luggage overboard, to our great relief another launch canio to our rescuo and towed us ashore, wot through and half fro. zon. ' ' Those passongers who wero bouml for Waiknwn Bay did not arrivp home until half.past eleven that night. Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. advertirQ particulnis of the following auction Vales : — Produce and fruit sale tomorrow, at rooms, Hardy-street, at 10 a.m. ; stock sale, liichmon i yards Wednesday next, at 2.30 p.m. ; stock sale, Murchison, Lynch 's yards, Saturday, 24th inst., at 1.30 p.m. ; clearing sale on account of Mr Ceorgo Gretn, at his homestead, Tahuiia, Tuesday, 27th April ; and preliminary announcement of clearing sale o n account of Mr R. Gaukrod^er r.t his homestead, Stoke, at an early date. Smart Box Suits for Men. — These iiro tailored, very highly finished scientifically cut, and particularly drossy. Trices 355, 40s, and 50s Mch. — Tho •Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* To.morrow, at 11 a.m., Mr Lock will continue tho sale of drapery tweeds, etc., on Tuesday, at noon' at Takaka. ho will sell ' furniture' horses traps, etc., in the assigned csl tate of C. W. Boj-d; and on Thursday next, at Hardy-street, the furniture and effects of Mr Geo. Stewart. On Saturday next Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. will sell fruit, produce etc.. at their rooms. Hardy-street This is the first of a' series of such sales the firm intends to hold weekly. Produco of all descriptions will bo handled. Consignments should bo forwarded early on tho day preceding tho sale. Charges will be the samj as made by tho Wellington Auction, eers' Association." All wdol Dress Amazon Cloth in all the new colourings, at 9a and 11s Gd the full dress length. This is the greatest bargain in the Do. minion.— Tho Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Plain Wool Amazon Face Cloths 2b 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, all colours.— Trat hen's.* Men 's Bosed Suits at the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. 's Sale are tho height of perfection. Only 30s 40s, and 50s each.* Great variety Corsets, 2s lid. 3s lid 5s 6d. 6s 6d, 9s lid, 12s 6d' eacli — Trat hen's.* All wool Striped Dress Tweeds at 6s and 9s tho full dress length. Theso are very charming goods; nothing in the province to equal them. — Tho 1 Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* ! The famous "Jason" make woven Combinations, absolutely unshrinkable 4« 3d, 5s 6d, 7s 3d, 9s 21d, 13s 6d pair; best valuo in th<s market. — Trathen'E.* The Victory Butter is made from whole Milk Cream, tho cream being reduced in temperature by tho latest and most up.to.dato scientific appli. ances. The public aro guaranteed" that this butter is free from all germs, is sweet and wholesome, and can be had at tho same price as other brands." The great women artsts and mon. dames who wear the P.D. Cdrset know why. The' P.D., giving health, ful support, prevents lassitude and prostration. The P.D., being mo. del led on the finest and sanost prin. ciples, enhances the natural grace and balnnce of the figure, and shows those graces perfected. No ordinary strain or wear can destroy the char, acterjstic faultless liaes of the P.D. TheVjj: facts tell.* , ■

A meeting of tha Committee of the N»lson Oriblagc Association will be held in Stalltrd's room this evening,. to .arrange for jthc winter shield tournament. - The annual meeting of the parishioners of the Christchjrch parish will be held in the jjiooesan Library on Monday noxt, ai'*7.3O p.m. Attention is directed to the fact that the annual meeting of householders for the election pi the School Committee will be held in the Ranzau school, not in the Hope school as previously advertised. The annual meeting in connection with the All Saints' Choir will be held this evening.! Owing to the Sunday school being engaged there will be no "social." The annual meeting of All Saints' parishioners will be held in the schoolroom or, Monday next. The City Council will hold its fort, nightly meeting this evening. This will bo the last meeting of the pre. sent Council, as the election for a new Council* will take place before tho next meeting night. An event that had not been inciud. Ed in "John's" programme- took place this morning. "John"— his Eastern name could not bo obtained —is employed by Ngan Leo, market gardener and was on his usual rounds this forenoon. Ho had reached Mount.street with his hawking cart, when the horse bolted, and a most •exciiug- journey commenced. On the top of the hill there is a sharp turn. This the horse safely negotiated, and then went on down tho steep inclina -at the back of the Old People's Homo at a furious pace. The bend at tho foot of the hill in Examiner.stn-ct was also safely left behind, and tho short distance of flat country ■ to Pettit's corner covered. H-«a "John" and his vegetables parlel company with the cart, the former being thrown to the ground with great force and the vegetables being strewn about tho 'road. The runaway travelled down Waimea.street as far as the Golden Fleece corner, where ; t was brought to a standstill. Tho driver sustained a nasty wound in the bead and some bad cuts on the- arm. Considering tho perilous journey he had to take it is a wonder that he got off as well as he did. Messrs Levien and Rollet advertise their usual weekly sale to be held to-morrow at their rooms, Hardy-street, at 11 am. They will also sell a quantity of poultry 'from the recer.t egglaying competition. Rubber Overcoats — Theso are the greatest wet weather Coats in fho country. For riding, driving, or walking. Only 35s each.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co." Ladies' Smart Long Coats just arrived. 19s 6d, 27-! Gd to cOs.— Trathen's.* Riding and Driving Coats (Men's). Will turn all the rain that falls. Only 35s each.— Tho Auckland Cbthinj and Drapery Co.* A great Wet Weather Coat is being offered by tho Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. They are all Rubber, thoroughly waterproof, and only 35; i each.* IN SUNNY NELSON TOWN. Och ! Bridget dear, an' did y.e hear The nows that's goin' roun'? Bowld Mishter Hampson has a schame For makin' Nelson town, He'll have a splash, an' spind the cash, An' kape it when itVspint, Bedad, ye'U 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 drames To make your home look nice, 'Tis 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 U had, He'll trate ye straight an' square. LINDSAT Goudon.