LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 13 September 1909, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Our Wakefield correspondent writes : — The sacred cantata, "A Joyful Thanksgiving," was again successfully rendered fey iho choir in St. Luke's Churci, Foxhili, last svgnjng, the edifice being again packed. The Maori footballers who have been touring Australia, now in a penitent i frame, have sought for reinatatement in the amateur ranks — but in vain. A large congregation assembled at the Presbyterian Church' last evehingj when Mr R. B. Snodgrass gave an address on "Experiences in the Slums of LondoK," Mr Snodgrass spent the whole of last'^ winter i» London, wjiere he engaged in mission and 1 " Supday school work in connection with one of' the large Anglican churches. This work brought him into close contact with many extraordinaiy .characters, most of whom, although in wretiliedij; goor circumstances at the same time possessed* stei-liqg Christian worth. Mr Snodgrass held the close attention of his hearers for over an hour, Soy. J. H. MacKenzie conducted the service at tne church. The special musical service at St. John's Methodist Church last eveningat. tracted g, yepy jargp congregation.' The ordinary order pf gerr'ae y/ifß altered, and various musicaj selectioijs concluded by an address on. (hg -'-'Story of Sgireid Song" by the Rev. J. J. Lewis rendered it bright and attractive. Miss Ma. . rie Fraser, who has recently returned Jrom Llondan after studying for five years at the Royal College of Music, Bangkvery successfully tlio soprano 50J0, "Hear ye, Israel" from "Elijah .'" Mr A. P. Lucas gave a devotional rendition of "Rienzi's Prayer" (Wagner) ; and Mr Norman Williams contributed in a capable manner the organ solo "Spring Song. (Hollins). TKb -chotr p-jng a chorus from "The Last Supper" (H. F. Taylor). A feature of the service was the sympathetic accompaniments played by Mr Williams. The "MiusicaJ Times," in a epjiicism of Miss Fraser's singing, said she Vshawod much promises of a brilliant career"-; and- the "Era" remarked that she had "a fjn.e voice. p.ure sopratto, and that she sang with great intelligence.*' The "Rev. J. J. Lewis, iv the course oi his remarks, referred to the important part playe,d py singing in church wofsijip, Mr Alfred Gouid announces that he will sell on Wednesday n«sci, at 1.30 p.m., the furniture and effects on account of Mr F. Merrit, Brook-street. The Farmers' Agency Company notify that they will sell on Thursday next the stock of tho late firm of Messrs CondeU and Armstrong. The Palm Leaf Butter, la made from -vvliolo "AJxTIc Or-eoJnx, tli"e> cream boloir r»duced in temperature by the latest and most up-to-date scientific appliances. The public ara guaranteed that this butter is nee from all germs, is sweet and .whole-. vme. and can be had at tie same" price SB other brands. * ■";'."

- The senior representative f obtball match, Buller v. Nelson, will be played in Trafalgar Park on Wednesday; afternoon, at 3.30. 7 . - A special meeting of the Nelson Labourers' Union will be held on Wednesday nest at 7.30 p.m. The number of co-operative workers employed by - the Government during August was 6201, made up as follows :— Railway works 321 artisans and 3864 labourers; roads, «Jl6 labourers. The sea lion which-the Hihemoa is conveying to the Wellington "Zoo" is fretting considerably, and refuses to eat. ■.--..-. Mr C. Fisher, who has been an engine driver on the Nelson railway for the past three years, is being transferred to the Wellington section, and leaves for his new sphere of duties on Wednesday. The principal feature recorded in the "Mail" weather chart to-day of the weather throughout the Dominion as a glance will show is the prevalence of blue sky and the smoothness of the sea, ■ A welcoming social to Mr R. N. Cottle, the newly-appointed preacher for the Port- Mission Hall, will be held on Wednesday evening at. .7.30, when an excellent musical programme will be given. A cordial invitation is extended to ail the members of the congregation. Mrs Johanna. Brydon, of Renwicktown, Marlborough, whose death was announced recently, had been a resident in Marlborough for 57 years, and a colonist of 67 years' "standing. , She was over 90 years of age when she died. len children, 72 grandchildren, 124 greatgrandchildren, and ' eight great-great-grandchildren iurVive her. To-morrow, . at the Druids' Hall, Mr Wm. Lock will give a lecture on his travels across the Atlantic, in aid of the Nelson Institute. He will touch on life on an Atlantic liner, notable things in the United States, American manners and customs, ami various other matters of interest that had come under his observation. '.- *Mr;T. A. Field, a member of the - .Institute Committee of Managemeht.-.Will preside. The polling in connection with the election of ii member of the Waimea Counrty Coutcil-fo represent -thje Wangamoa hiding is taking place today ' ' The candidates are Messrs w. 11. 'Alborough and. JX Cprder, and there are polling places at the Hillside Schooltoom (Wakapuaka). Halfway Honse (Wangamoa), and the Waimea County office (Nelson). "The husband is the head of the home," said Mr C. C. Rett c, S.M., during the hearing of an application for a summary separation order m the Auckland Police Wat ; "»t leRS-t be used to be considered so -some years ago, ne continued, • -"until of reoent years certain things have come to pain; women .s riahts hay« come w the front, and things are somewhat changed." A woman he said, swore to love, honour and obey her husband in all lawful commands, and tho law required on the husband s part that he should conduct himself properly. ■ "Somebody must rule a house, ne ' said, a little later on ; "two people can- ' not drive a coach."— "New Zealand ; Herald." Tho B P T efld of prohibition in New Zeai land ha^V according to a statement made ; in the Supreme' Court at Auckland, materially added tb the market value ot . existing hotel lifcenses. It was hot un- ; usual, "Air J. B*. freed stated i|] ft ojw before the Court, for" £5000 Of ££000. to be paid now for. going into a hotel, in view of tllf.se pn.d 9^ eT ve ? ted , interests, (states' tlie %•-'#') ««!MH tyfti* that- the provision whereby one fiifence ; of supplying prohibited persons rendered the licepsee liable to the forfeiture of his license was penal in the highest, ; degree, ; An extraordinary case of tht f.ileijer. ! incorrigibility of 3 child wy u p <J* 4 ' a-half years of age oame oeforJ the .«>'- : como Board of Guardians recently (i*y* 1 the London "Daily TeUwa.ih' Ihe ' boy, although so young, was edIJ to be ' constantly using awful bng-iage, and 1 was romoved from the Poor Lnv schools ' to the workhouse in order to avoid con- ' laminating the othei- c nHi'tt. Ait la- : tive— in whose care it was olterwaris ! placed-r-retnrned it to the union, as alio i cdulddo-'noUili-tg with it, A guardian > gravely objected* t<V*l*he infant' \^r% - kept in the*wprk)ißuses f<f l \ ?"? - contaminate the o*4 people with its (ear i ful language.- An opinion yas •.•spre-«e<t : that the case w-QvM be nis{. ti t-b » It!- ! tie wholesame discipline. One guaidian l said the terrible infant was a sturdy, !' merry little chap, who could oe yM*a ! by judicious treatment. Ihe child ha.' ■ been left to the c»re of ibe master md i matron, 1 .Wo "need hardly repeat what has ! been said bo of ton tteforfl: tlmt if *« c ' Imperial authorities had taken tho advice urged upon them by the Ausi tralian and New Zealand Govern- ! ments the New Hebrides would never have been lost to us. It is too late to recall such an opportunity; but it ' -is all the moro regrettable that when England was readjusting her relations with "Pf.ancp in the Pacific three years ago no attempt was mfcije Ifl consult Australasian opinion ou the subject, or to reprosent the colonial point- of view. England has never appreciated tho importance of Mr Deakin 's protest against the determination of tho Colonial Office to ignore colonial rights in the New Hebrides, and tho Empire may yet suffer severely from the casual and reckless fashion in whist its highest interests have been handled In the Pacific.— Auckland "Star." No more animals are to be procured for the FoHington "Zoo." About £1000 has already been spent. Intimation that tho Government has no presiouf intention gf building a new Parliament Houso has been received by the Wellington City Council. "I refer to that blatant atneistic Socialism, which in its lasf analysis is nothing but a gospel of avarice and greed," vehemently declared a clerical speaker at the Christian Endeavour 'Union at Wellington, when touching on spmo of the "national evils" which Endeavourers were called upon to combit in theao Mr W. Lock will sell at an eaily date at the residence, "Rauliiti," Nilestreet East, tho piano and the whole of the furniture and effects, belonging to Miss Hayes. Particulars will appear later. Every housewife should see the splendid showing of new Manchester goods now being displayed in this department at Mrs Anstice's. This selection includes curtains, calicoes, linens, damasks, fancy table centres, towels, curtains, and 'flannels,"- etc. Just what you- want for your home ; in thoroughly reliable qualities and reasonable prices. It will pay you to see these goods.? Everything that f; npvel, charming, and correct in neckwear and belts for the new season is shown now 'at Hd*rs Anstice's, and awajts your inspection. There's something here for every gpwn and every occasion, and the prices are remarkably low ior articles of such superior quality. Why not come in to-day ond see these dainty things? — Mrs ' Anstice, "The House for Real Value."* THE MAN WHO KEEPS "THE SUN." When everything is said and done, Nelson's best asset is the sun, He works eight hours a day, And spite of all the Winter's tricks Right in July he shines- for six, And makes the landscape gay. If only we could bid him stay All night as well as all the day, How happy would we be. Then far across the seay of blue, A wandering ..world would come to view Our Nelson by the sea. But if you- really want a light To make it daytime all tbe night, Then go to WILLIAM LOCK, The very filing that you ' require He keeps to meet your heart's desire, He has. "The "Sun" in stock. B*eV« (with' apologies). The P.D. CORSET is the" highest mark of .achievement in its class. Often imitated, it is never exoolled. Only the makers of the P.D. Corset, with their-. won.d,e.*.f-nl- ■ ..organisation and- -factii-tro;? — -yr-.-aJzrtrri'tmtton, can furnish you "with, such a Corset at such a price. . Quality ia the test of : cheapness. Why help to put a-pre-mium on* inferiority, whin yon can < taut a P,D'.t* -Zr..... ;■■'■'. _** J