LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, 18 December 1909, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The first informations of the season for using the hose in prohibited hours were bofore the Magistrate this morning, when"two defendants were charged with breaches bf the by-laws. The Magistrate, Mr. J. S. Evans, remarking .iut these were the first cases of the kind to come before him, asked under what authority the Council prohibited tho "ordinary" supply of water? Under the by-laws" "ordinary" gardens (as distinct from "market" gardens) came within the "ordinary" and not th traordinary" supply. Under Sec. 22 the Council did not guarantee an unmtorrupted supply ; but that did not give the Council authority to prohibit when there was a supply. Could the Council prohibit the use of water for domestic purposes? A rato loan paid for an "ordinary" supply of water, and where was the Council's power to prohibit or--dinary" supply? The Magistrate took the evidence in the cases, and then adjourned them till Tuesday, m order that the Town Clork might consult the city solicitors on the point raised. The Shaw, Savill and Albion-Com-pany's chartered steamer Waitemata leaves Wellington for Nelson at 5 P m. tSday, and will come into harbour ' about 1 p.m. to-morrow. She will commence l^W for London early Monday morning. Messrs Levien and Lo. aie the Nolson agents. A maintenance case in which the defendant did not appear, and consented to an order, came before the Magistrate Court this morning. An order was made in respect of the three children, tKe subject of the complaint, of £1 13s 4d a m,onth for each child. Mr. Maginnity appeared for complainant. In Chambers yesterday, on the application of Mr. E. B. Moore, an order was made by Mr. Justice Denniston on a petition by the administrator for the salo of the real property in the estate of Francis Edward Lewis, deceased. An

applli Cation bv Mx*. Mooro for probata of the draft will of Mary Hannah Hockey, deceased, was referred to Wellington. Mr. Moore appeared on an originating summons for an interpretation of the will of Walter Guy, deceased, which was adjourned to Wellington for hearing. - '/ Mr. Ralph Catley has been selected by the College Governors, . from about 30 applicants, for the position of secretary to the Nelson Colleges in succession to Mr. Jas. Blair, resigned. Mr. Catley j is at present secretary to the Nelson Harbour Board and the Nelson Acclimatisation Society. Mr Ralph Catley, the new Secretary to the College Governors, is a Nelsoman, the son of the late Mr Catley, for many years Receiver of Land Revenues at Nelson. He was with Messrs Cock and Co. for over 15 years, and he has been Secretary to the Nelson Harbour Board for the past six years. | At tho Loyal Nelson Lodge of Good Templars last night there was a large atendance, and six new members were added to the Order. After business, the local Rechabites, who had been invited to a social evlening, were received. Bro. Yercoe, in an address of welcome, emphasised the desirableness of a.closer union of the two Orders ; and this was responded to by Bro. J. M. Calder— himself an old Good Templar— on behalf of the Rechabites. Pleasing harmonic and elocutionary items were contributed by several members of the Loyal Nelson; and at the close an abundant supply of refreshments was - provided by the sisters, and altogether a. very pleasant evening was spent. Bro. Preen, C.T., presided, and announced that the next evening would be devoted to Christmas itemp, for which a good programme is already under way.

At the Supreme Court in Chambers, on 17th inst., on the application of Mr. Glasgow, Mr. Justice Denniston granted probate of the will of the late Saml. Goodall to Mrs. H. E. Goodall, Mis. E. M. Moffitt, and Mrs. C. S. Ward, ! the executrices named in the will, leave being reserved to the Court to grant vfike probate to Kenneth Bryn GoOia-1, ;the other executor named in the will, %-^him attaining his mjijority. V;The Post Office notifies that in order to afford facilities for the transmission by telegraph of Christmas and New Tear's greetings, special printed telegraph forms for such greetings may be obtained at all telegraph arid telephone •offices for use on and between the 20th and 24th, and the 27th and 31st December. Such telegran^ will be delivered at ■ the principal telegraph offices on cards bearing views of New Zealand scenery, etc. At other offices the telegrams will be written on ordinary forms. A uniform charge of 6d for each such, telegram will be made, provided the address and signature do not -contain more than eleven words. If, however, the test as printed k varied in any way, ot other words added therato, the telegram will be treated »b an ordinary one and charged accordingly. New Silver Beltings opened -to-day at 9d per yard.— The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Attention is directed to the advertisement of Messrs McPherson and Co., Ltd., Wakefield, announcing a sale of furniture.

To make your Christmas shopping a pleasures you should go to Mrs Anstice's, .where the counters are piled with charming and attractive goods Suitable for Christmas gifts. The choice is _so large, the goods so pretty, and. the prices so moderate, that you'll be able to find a gift here for all your lady friends. Come and see these lovely gifts that are bound to please. You'll like them.'

Now that tho spring is veil ad vanced, one is alwnys I'leawd to hoai bat the "Victory" butter, direct Tom the factory at Brif*!i*wr*tor, if

gain on the market. Housefcol 3er<> .honld insist on getting thir 1 '.*;n-', vhieh has a flue fl.t-iur imd i.. of in •v'ot-v lif>st (ii'mlity.' 11

Everyone values more a gift which is useful as well as beautiful, and those who are vi-ondering what to give this Christmas will find many lovely things suitable for gifts at Mrs Anstice's. Call and see them early, for when you buy your presents here, you know, that they are of superior quality, while the prices are always most reasonable.— Mrs Anstice, Trafalgar-street.*

New "Year almanacs havo been received fron) the United Fire Insurance and Accident Co. (Mr. G. C: Gilbert), and thp Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Coy. (Messrs Cock and Co.).

A" cyclist, riding down tho College I '.Ilill Yesterday, camo into collision with a trap, and was so badly injured as a result that he had to be carried iuto a neighbouring house. ■Welcome rain fell last night, and there was a fair fall. The weather continued drizzlj^in the forenoon, and in the afternoon steady rain fell, appearing to have set in. The annual meeting of the Motueka Valley Horticultural Society will be held in the Tapawera schoolroom on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 7.30 p.m. The first round of heats for the 'Sclanders' fours was rowed at the Port last evening, when Bird's crew easily defeated Hamilton's crew ; Batchelor's crew beat Levien's crew by about six feet after a msot exciting finish ; and Kitching's crew beatMcCabe's crew by four lengths. On Monday evening the somi-finals will be rowed, Smith (bye) rowing Bird at 5.30 and Kitohing and Batchelor rowng at 6 o'clock. At the special meeting of the Hospital Board on Thursday, Mr. Everett said that he would support a dining room at the Hospital in the face of any doctor's report. In our report, owing to a printer's error, Mr. Everett was made to say that he would "not" support a dining room, etc. It is learnt that the Minister for Labour has decided, to. oxtend the work of the Nelson branch of the -Labour Department by adding a Women's Employment Bureau. For some time past there has been no servants' registry office in Nelson, and the work now to be taken up bv tho Department will meet a want felt both by employers and employees. • Miss Emerson, secretary of the Christchurch office, will be in charge of the women's department at Nelson. It is understood that no Fees will be charged in connection with the new department. The opening of St. John's Croquet Club was celebrated on the parsonage lawn last Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large attendance. The Rev. J. Crump, in a sympathetic speech on the need of suitable games for the voun e people; declared the club open, and Mrs. Crump skilfully manipulated tbe first ball through the hoop. Afternoon tea was -dispensed, and a pleasant tiir.e ss-as spent by all. All arrangements -""e now comlete in connection with the GarrisoD Band Vihage Pair, to he opened in the Botanical Reserve on Monday afternoon, the 28th inst, at 2.30., by Lieut.-Colonel Joyce, 0.C.D., and continued during the week. Special programmes are being arranged for each evening, and with the various side show,s maypole dancing, music, etc., the public will find this a pleasant placo to spend an hour or two in the cool of the evening. There will also be booths for the disposal of useful articles, tea kiosk, and refreshments of all descriptions.. Admission will be by art union ticket, which may bo had of ?.ny member of *he Band. At the Magistrate's Court this morning Edward Price, a, prohibited person, was charged with unlawfully procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. The defendant pleaded guilty, ahd said that the temptation was too great. The Magistrate, (Mr. J. S. Evans) said that he wished it to be understood by prohibited persons and thoses who supplied liquor that he was not going .to* make" prohibition orders and allow them to become dead letters. Defendant was liable to a penalty of £10, or three months' imprisonment. Defendant was fined £1, with 7s costs, in default 48 hours. A week was allowed for payment of the fine. James

At the Magistrate's Court this morning Edward Price, a, prohibited person, was charged with unlawfully procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. The defendant pleaded guilty, ahd said that the temptation was too great. The Magistrate, (Mr. J. S. Evans) said that he wished it to be understood by prohibited persons and thoses who supplied liquor that he was not going .to* make" prohibition orders and allow them to become dead letters. Defendant was liable to a penalty of £10, or three months' imprisonment. Defendant was fined £1, with 7s costs, in default 48 hours. A week was allowed for payment of the fine. James Price was charged with having procured liquor for Edward Price, knowing him to be a prohibited person. Defendant did not appear, and Constable Cameron gave evidence as to seeing the two Prices together. James Price went into the Post Boy Hotel, Edward Price remaining outside. James Price came out of the hotel and both men then went along to the Railway Station premises. He followed Hhe two nipn, and heard James Price Bay .to his companion, "Here you are." Witness went up to the men, and saw Edward Price with a bottle of beer in his hand. James Price said that he did not know Edward Price was prohibited, and the constable then asked him why, if that was so, he had not invited Edward Price into the hotel to have a drink? There was no reply ta this query. Herbert Swamson liceußeo ol tM E-'°« ».,- =-."! d.po-od that he had served the defendant with a bottle of beer on the 11th December. A dav or two afterwards defendant told him that he did not know Edward Price was prohibited- Defendant, was tod £3, with 7s costs. Mr. Bwamma. claimed .witness' expenses, but it transpired that as he had not been subpo^ naed expenses could not be claimpoV Messrs Bisley Bros and Co. advertiso the following sales:-Stock sale at Motueka yards, ou Tuesday next, and sale, of sheep property, £* °™ »* « Woodlands," situated 2% miles from the city, on Saturday, 15th prox.

Mr Alfred Gould advertises the i°lJ- 0W ; ing sales: Wednesday next, household furniture and effects on account of Mr H N. Nalder, Bronti-st. ; Thursday next., household furniture -and effects on account of Mrs Kirk, Elm Villa, Waimearoad.