LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, Issue XLIII, 15 September 1909, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The musical and literary evening which was to have been held at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening has been unavoidably postpoijed. September Mh is now announced as the probable date for giving the entertainment. There was <j, 2<7od attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the \Vflnten's Christian Tsmperance Union held veHerdav in St. John's schoolroom, wheu M'l-.-r Crump, the President, occupied the chav.\ and consid?rable business was transacted. It was decided to invite Aliss Pow«II, the- organising fecretary of the Unioh, to Visit Nelson next month for the purpose of holding special meetings, t was aJso depide4 to" start a library for the circulation of suitable literature among members end others, The local branch is steadily increasing in membership, and for the work being done by the Union still greater support is hoped for. ■ According to the last annual compilation of the penal statistics in Victoria, between the ajjes of 30 and 40 years is the period of •_' man's" life when he f most likely to go to'gaol:'-Of's4-siii.ale prisoners in Victorian goals, eight Were between the ages of 10 and 15 years ; 347 between 15 a'jui 20 yeafs'ilfjaj between jQ and 30 years';'' 1450 between 30 aud 40 years; 180 between" 40 and sgyears; 612 between 60 ami tQ years; and 3§7 of 60 years and upwards. Female prison era are more in evidence between 40 ani 50 years" of ago, the classification of 1338 of them being: 67 between 15 and 20 years of age; 272 between 20 and oO years; 380 between 30 and 40; 395 between 40 and 50; 164 between 50 an! 60 years of age and upwards. Two famous Cunard stearueja, th* Erturia and the Uinbria, are reported to be in the market. *-$Vhethir the rumour be correct or not seems to matter very little, for that both ioats have seen their best'davs and that the Cunard is now well able to Tdisueu^o with them, cannot be dcubted. Sti.f, sniald ilipy one day haul down the Cunai-d Hug. tife public is certain to be reminded :rf the achievements of these notable Fleamship.. TJisy werp built- ia 1884 by Messrs John Elder and Company, w.w>a successors to-(jay are the Fg,irfield Company, mid 'have" been in constant service until within quite ft' recent period. For ssverdl years they wpiejh.e fleetest yes--•:1s running on the Atlantic, and in*_e the passage yaw in »nd year out with unfailing regularity. The Umbria s quicker, westward passage occupied 5 days 22 hours, and that of the Etruria 5 days 20 hours. Eastwards they are credited with doins the passage in 6 days 1 hour and 6 days respectively. On the westward run the Umbria has done as miicli^s SUO knots in a day, and the Etruria 509. tflipsis jy.ere accounted marvellous performances at the time, and they still rank high. No two ship*, it is said, gave their owners less uneasiness.than these) and it is doubtful if any- have ever done better work. In due course they were destined to be overshadowed by the Lucania and the Campania, which came on the scene in 1893, and broke tiie records in ocean speed once again. '" Liter Ulesp two flyers were deposed from their high estjite by 'the advent- of the Lusitania and the Maureta--nia. That the Umbria and the Etruria should have for -Kve.and-twenty years borne the stress aijd the strain of Atlantic vovagins, and s f'l' have a good deal of life left in them yet, is a tribute to the Tumarkably =ouhd # workmanship originally put- Into them, A Fresh Discovery— The daintiest, smartest cut and host fitting ready-to-wear white muslin costumes (ladies) in the Dominion, all to go at 12s 6d.— The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Coy. Ths Farmers' Agency Company notify that to-morrow. I'riday and Saturday they will sell the" stock of the late firm of 'Messrs fionjje}}" and Armstrong. A Fresh Discovery— We have unearthed' a manufacturer's stock of ladies' white muslin costumes, beautifully trimmed, all to go af, 12s 6d each.— The Auckland Clothing Slid PfM«»J" QWr Messrs Trathen and Co. have opened ther first shipment of spvtttg dress goods. These include some very smart two.tone striped cambrics, fancy lustres, and some of the new Japanese crepes in stripe effect*, also in plain black. Price is only 9Ad and Is yard."

On Friday morning we will offer 158 ' pairs. of slightly soiled lace curtains at 2s to 5s 6d a pair; they are worth three times these prices. We expect, to sell the lot before 6 o'clock, so come in early.— TTathen anH Co,* 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 wanfefor your home ; in thoroughly reliable qualities and reasonable prices. It will pay you to see these goods.* Everything that s novel, charming; and correct in neckwear and belts for the new. season is shown ijqj» tf, Mrs Anstice's, and awaits your inspection. There's sflmethif}? here f°T cv «y ,_ own and every occasion,- .and the wipes are remarkably low for articles of such superior quality- Why not come m 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 aU the Winter's tricks Bight 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 seao of blue, A wondering world would come to view Our Nelson by the sea. But if you really want a light To make it daytime all the night, Then go to WILLIAM LCM.K, The very thing thai yon require ■'. He keeps to. meet' your heart's .(|e_ire, He/has "The ".ijn';. in stock. '- Kej. b (wittt-apojoeles). The Palm Leaf Bntter Is made from whole Milk Cream, the cream being reduced in temperature by the latest and most up-to-date scientific appliances.' The public -are- guaranteed that this bntter is free from 'all germs/ia sweet and' whole--K_-e. and can be had'at the eanw- price as/other toKidii*?': \ /-'.'-»''■ '■ ■:■.;-; ■■ :,;-.--.»>\',^--'-:.i.-.-.-'.:

Mr A. P. Burnes, in charge of tho Government Insnranco Department, goes to Sydney to-day for his annual holiday. He is being relieved by Mr _«dor Kelling. In the Supreme Court at Wellington on the Bth inst,, Mr Justice Chapman, on the application of "Mr E. B. Moore, aranted letters of administration of the estate and effects of Francis Edward Lewis, late of Biwaka, deceased, to Joseph James' Lewis. At a -meeting of the H Battery Field Artillery last evening Lieut, was unanimously elected captain i^Sce Captain Madiean, promoted; and Sergt.-Ma-i« Brown wm elected junior subaltern, Vice Lieut. Brown, promoted to.be senior lieutenant. Alter the election he officers entertain^ tho non-cm,, a d men, and a pleasant hour was tpent bj all. A Brightwater correspondent writes : -The members of the Bnghtwater Debating Society journeyed to Wakefield on Tuesday night, at. the invitation of the latter Society, for the purpose ol debating the question: "Aip tne British a Decaying Nation?" Mr Wilkins presided. Mr Peart led in the affirmative, supported by the Bey. 0. B. Hewlitt, Messrs Hodgson, Harris, Longton, and Wilkins. Mr F. Smith led in the negative for Brightwater, supported by Messrs Lightband, Coleman, Clay, Balck, and Greensill, After .a very pleasant debate the voting resulted in favour of the affirmative by 38 to 28. The members of tho Wakefield Society handed round a dainty supper. A very successful social gathering, concluding, the present winter session, was held by the members of the W.Y.M.I. Literary and Debating Society last evening in St. John's Schoolroom. Games, including ping-pong, pop-in-taw, and bagatelle, occupied the greater part of the evening. In addition there were autograph and several other competitions, which were also enjoyed by those present. The Bey. J. J. Lewis, at th* conclusion, exposed the thanks of all to the officers in their efforts towards making the past session so successful. He especially mentioned the Secretary, Mr B. Warren; the reporter of the Society, Mr W. Savage ; and Mr B. Tasker, the editor of the Journal. After an enjoyable coffee supper and 1 the l)sual votes of thanks, the gathering dispersed. The present Administration cont_tns one Minister who cannot speak on any conceivable subject at a moments notice (says the "Dominion" of Saturday). At th* annual social of the Civil Service Association at least four Ministers were ' expected ' to ' be present. After a concert programme had' proceeded for the best part of an hour; Mr E. Tregear montyed the platform, and stated that al} the ' Ministers but one {ound themselves too busy to attend. The Hon. Mr Mackenzie, hj>*veyer, , was present, and would address the gathering, Mr Tregear descended to make way for the Minister, there was a pause of some moments, during which people settled themselves in their seats resignedly to hear the usual proclamation of the benefits of Liberal administration, and then Mr Tregeai 0 re-xnounted th,e platform without lhe Minister, tg make a most unusu'a], 'almost' startling, <Jec}ar.ation. "Mr' Mackenzie does not feel able to speak," Illness was not alleged, and there was no serious explantion of this phenomenal Inability on the part of a Liberal Minister, but Mr Tregear dwelt playfully on the shyness of the visitor, who, 'he said, asked them to excuse him. The Mr Mackenzie was, of course, Mr T. Mackenzie, whose most un-Minister-ial self-effacement is possibly attributfttlo to the fact that he is one of the newest' Ministers, auij attached himself to' the "great Liberal" party late ?:n his poliUcaf "life. ' Apparently he has not yet Ijecpme entirely assimilated to his new company. Speaking at a -weUqme accorded the ' Buller representative fpqtbailers by the Bugby Union; »t the Commercial Hotel to-day, Mi Dennehy, manager of the visiting team, mentioned a hardship whict the Buller Union had had toi face. All the matches had had to be played seven, males from . town, and this prqvc-d nqt gjily. inconvenient, but deprived tho Union qf a considerable extent of gat)? money,' and had placed their finances on a lower scale. Private citizens, however, had generously come to thoir assistance in then endeavour to genjl a team to Marl borough. The Nelson Debating Society wil }ip]d its usual meeting in the Cham bej- of ponpierpo Kripms this oven ing, when the subject of tho debatt will be ''Thp Optional System ol Obtaining the Freehold." Tbo Buller football representatives arrived in Nelson by tho Arahura on their way to Blenheim, to play the Marlborough representatives for the Seddon Shield, this morning. They were raecorded an informal but hearty welcome at the Commercial Hotel by the Nelson Bugby Union at twelve o'clock to-day. Dr. Andrew, the Pfwfiijbnt/ on behalf of the' Nelson footballers, said thoy wero most pleased to have the Buller team amongst them. There had always bee^ tho best of feeling -between tho two places, and the local players who had recently visited them came back 1 with very high reports of the welcome that was extended to them there. He hfiped the team would win the Seddon Shield next Saturday. Mr Dennehy, manager pf the Buller toam. in returning thanks, also spoke of the good foiling existing between the footballers of Bujlor ad Nelson. Thoy felt that the Seddon BhipJ,}' had been long enough in Marlborough, and they wore going to try and remove it. They had had some difficulty in getting the team away; but private citizens had right royally come to the rescue, and tho players themselves were paying part of the cost, and the tour was made a possibility. A Fresh Discovery,— Ladies' white muslin dress skirts beautifully trimmed, at- 8s lld each ; these are worth three times the money.— The Auckland Cloth, mg and Drapery Coy." A Fresh Discovery— Ladies.' delaine or muslin bjouses at 8s lld and 3s lld eaohj these have just arrived. — The Auckland Clothing nnd Drapery Coy.*