LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVI, Issue XLVI, 28 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mcf?sr..s and Hicks, law .printers and. publishers, Wellington, fo-rwa'rd a coim.pliimentarv copy of Mr. Wm. Jollifies "Parliamentary Electoral Law" which; has just been published by the firm. The work aims as simplifying the Statute Law relat'jii'g to lJarl.iameirta.r.y elections and con-tains the provisions'of the .Legislature Act, the iSec-t'-nd Ballot Act, ' and the Amc-ndimant A:ct of last session, arranged in one logically oonti.nous course, thus enatbling the reader to .ascertain the law without •having to refer to three separate Aicts, while the addition of a full Index enables him to lay his ringer n.pon any point he may wish to look ni|p. .The work lias already been adopted and supplied to the Government tor official use by -pvery electoral registrar, remaining otiicer and deputy-returning officer at the earning election. Henice it s-houild be of -assistance to comdidates arid t'beii-r committees.

The Government Biologist reports that during a -recent trip to the Awatere ho was greatly impressed with the spread of danthonia in that district. Throughout all the lower country, and especially on the sunny faces, where originally the vegetation was ma inly the silver tussock, a thick sward of several varieties of both Danthonia semiannulairis and D. pilosa is now present, to -the exclusion of nearly all other grasses. Higher mp the valley, where the main grasses are both silver and hard tussock, danthonia is not yet nn important element of the .pastures. It is (ho says), however, only a matter of time when danthonia will be throughout the whole of the Awatere Valley the most important and valuable constituent of the natural pastures up to an elevation of 2500 feet. It is only a few years a.go since danthonia was quite a despised grass in Marl bore ugh, but farmers there now fully .recognise its great value on unploughed land where the annual .precipitation of moisture is 6mal 1.

Speaking to the members ot the women's branch of the Auckland District Educational Institute last week, Miss Butler (headmistress of the Girls' Grammav School) made some interesting remarks concerning the training of senior girls in primary schools. "I am strongly of opinion," she said', "that the«e important years of a girl's school life should be spent entirely under the control of women teachers—such womon as will place goodness before scholarly attainment or worldly success. The future national ideals depend upon the goodness of the women, of the nation. In future years it will matter little if the pupil forget the exact position of London: it wilt matter infinitely whether her training has made hex true to the best, ov left her slack, in dealing 'with the crises of lite. It seems to me vital that a girl's school life should be spent under womanly control. Under a male teacher gli\!s undoubtedlv presume on their sex. Physical l culture should receive much attention under capable direction/ 'and in fresh air. Mechanical teaching may turn out walk?nig encyclopaedias or successful scholarship candidates ; but the teacher's highest prerogative is to turn out characters' which shall leave the world the better for their existence.''

The Hon. Dr. Findla.y had the honour this week of being the guest at a dinner at the House of Commons given by the Scottish Liberal Association to Sir Edward Grey. Mr Walter- Runcnman. Minister of Education, and himself (writes ■the London correspondent of the "N.Z. Times" under date of 19th May). After dinner the topic of discussion was Imperial Federation and Home Rule all round. Siir Edward- Grey and Mr Runcima.n,- both delivered strong and' direct speeches on the necessity which will arise of granting Home Rule to Scotland, England, and Wales, at least when Home Rule has been gran ted. to Ireland. Dr. Find-lav was a-sked. to sneak iinon this topic frorm the colonial point of view, and took the opportunity of reviewing what Home Riule or self-government had done in. New Zealand and other oversea. States, and explained what be believed to be the growing sentiment of Imperialism.. Ho spoke for hallf. an hour, and had a fine reception. Dr. Findlay taikes the chair at the London School of Economics next Wednesday at a lecture by a Cambridge don. a.ndi he lectures there himself on "Citizenship of the Emjpire" on May blst.

The Nii-mrod,. the ship in which Sir Ernest Shackleton made his first voyage of -exploration towards the South Pole, has been sold. According to reports- she is to be engaged in, trading- ventures in the Kara Sea. opened up some years ago by the late Captain Wiggins. The Nimrod, which i-sa ba.rquentine-rigged and has an auxiliary steam screw, boasts a remarkable -career. She was built as far back a s 1866 at Dundee, and for forty years led the strenuous life of a. sealer. The sealskins worn by many a fair woman were carried- in this, bluff-bowed craft. Chosen for Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition, she passed through Green's Yard, on the Thames, for overhauling andl strengthening, and' went away spick and span, flying at the 'main the white flag, indicating that her destination was the unknown land. When she returned' to England the Nimrod was thrown open for inspection, in the Thames, and' thousands paid to go on boardi her. The price now given for her, subject to dry dock inspection, is £2200.

A preliminary meeting was held on Monday evening in the Baptist Church to make arrangements- for the eomimg session of the Young Men's Society which has ibeen so successfully earned on during the past few year®. ltev W. E. Lambert was in tibe chair, and -much interest was shown! by the members present, and everything points to successful meetings in the future. The first meeting is to be held! in a. fe*» days, when officers gill be elected, syllabus -gone into, and general routine business transacted. It is sincerely hoped that large numbers of the young men of Nelson will avail themselves of this opportunity for improving tnemselves. Young men between the age of 16 and 20' are specially invited. Colonial Dress Tweeds—We are clearing the 'balance of these at 2s lid yard ; alf pure wool ; usual price 4s d-d yard.— The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

" Mr Winston Churchill was. the principal sneaker at a meeting heldi at the Guildhall, London, last month, in snipport of the Daylight Saving Bill. The Lord Mayor 'raided, and l Mr Willett. thp author of the scheme, had an enthusiastic reception from a. large gathering, mostly of citv men, wiho unanimously "supported' the" Bill, and asked _ that the Government should give facilities for iits passing into .law. Mr Ohm-chill moved the resolution in favour of the Bill' ,and pointed out that its principle had bcem supported bv 170 city corporations and town, councils,. 46 chambers of commerce, 53 trade unions, some 'hundreds of associations, and by 265 members of Parliament. He urged that the scheme., bv merely .setting our clocks forward an hour in April and 1 back again in September, would 1 secure 154 liours mure, daylight to the people of Great Britain, audi that to the majority _ the hours would be hours of daylight leisure. If the chancre were not found beneficial the experiment need not be repeated : but, h.e'was confident that.advantages of a most substantial kind would be secured: in almost every sphei-e and aspect, of national life.

A Bi.sr Clearing.—Coloured Taffeta, Silks in. tin-top quality Is 6d yd.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co."

At f-ho reception of the Sheffield Choir on arrival at Auckila;nd : Dr. Harris's stated thait Dr. Coward, tho conductor, had (informed him after that morning's rehearsal of tho New Zealand orchestra to accompany t-liio choir throughout tine Dominion that it was & magnificent and. tho ftnesit It'hoy had yet met in their travels through ihe oversea portions of the Empire. Dr. Harrisis ■concluded by .nefc'i-i-iing- to tho Imperial aspect of . iki choir. At tho concert An the evening ov&ry availabla iseat in tho Harbour Board shed on tho Queen-street Wharf, which had to. bo used for want of a. more 'suitable bualiding, was taken, and' <m.a.ii'y remained! outside during the -performance. Tho programme comprised' El gar's "Dream of (J-crontius," and part somgs, and ait tho conclusion of each niiinrber tlio vast aiudlerico was roused to great onthusiaisTn. 'Ph-e sinking of the choir came as .a revelation to the people of Auckland, and had encores 'been, responded to the- programme would, have boon doubled in length. Tho magnificent slurgiug o<f it he visitors, and the excellent work of tlbe orchestra, led by Mr. Herbert Bl'oy, combined to provide a performance that will long be remembered by those aible to obtain seats.

Mr F. Haase. cab-owner, who was recently a. considerable loser by a lire at his stables, has replenished ihia plant by the purchase of a well-finished and commodious landau, recently owned by Lord Islington. The vehicle arrived at Nelson to-day, and the fact that it was built by Holland and Holland, of London, speaks for itself.

The Anchor Shipping and Foundry Co., Ltd., announce that the departure of tho Nikan from Wellington on Saturday nex't has been postponed from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., so as to allow intending passengers the opportunity of attendiing the Sheffield Choir concert.

The annual sale in connection with the N.Z. Chairch Missionary Association is being held 'this afternoon at the Diocesan Library. On the stalls were articles from India, China, and Japan, Egypt, Belgium, and Britain, m'a.qi'nig"up a collection that was well worth inspection. Tlie sale was to be open for this afternoon only, it having been found that there was no advantage in remaining open in tihe evening.

The adjourned special meeting of tho Nelson Industrial Co-operative Society will be held this evening.

Tenders are invited in another column by Mr. A. R. Griffin for the erection of a free public library and institute D'uilding.

Among the unions who have cancelled their regifiitraition under the Arbitration Act recently are the Wharf Labourers' industrial Union of Workers, Westport, tho Otago Ironworkers' Union, and the Deputies' Union, of Dennis ton.

Major JEL Cox-Taylor, of the Royal Australian Garrison Aaibiillery, hflls. produced a piece of mechianiern whichshould* bo of immense value to tour ag motoa-istis. It is am autoiina/tlic roaxfchart, to be fitted in front of the chauffeur, and wilt ainfold to linnt a,n accurate plan of the road he is travelling, every hill, bridge, a,rad other feaitures of the road. As danger spots ■are appit'oaiched an electric bell sounds a warming, ?nd al'l land-marks, such as prominent buildings, etc., are shown.

A report by Professor 'Marshall (Chairman of the Professorial Board of O'bago Univensiity that the work of JD>urradin Students counpiaires _ luurod,samely -'with lihat of students, in 'the' other University Colleges. For instance, four first-class, six i-econd'-claiss, and seven tQi-ißd-class diplomas were gained by Diuiniedli.n studienits, wliride 'in -thib three other throe colleges together. Thi, < ' .ll six first-class diplomas won. The aioademie year was a/lso satisfactory in ccinneotlari with the senior scholarships. Including the Tinlino Sdhol airship, seiven of these wave beleai. a.wardted to Otago iltiudenbs this year, aind six onily to the other three'colleges together. This coma parison, however, is slightly affected by the refusal of cure of the scilio.lainSha.ps: by a Canterbury scholar. This (coimnients the professor) is tho most successful year thait the Ota,goi University has had «»■ the senior scholarship lists', amid lit a'liloiwa of satisfactory anticipation, in conmlection witlh the honours list of next year.

An echo- of the Taumairmmi lov-o tragedy was heard! at Taumaaainui Magistrate's Court last week. .The members- of the deceased girl's tribe from Otorohanga. came down recently to demand "ntu" from the Wanganui tribe. Several valuable greenstones and/ other heirlooms were handed' over in, satisfaction, and also two horses. The latter were left tied- to a- fence for four daw without food l or water.' The police prosecuted) the Otorohaniga. Natives for cruelty, andi they were fined' £5 and costs. They declared that the had not taken over the beaste. The .local tribe on being asked why they did not feed and water the animals said they dared not tench them, as they were tapu.

Sweet peas for the "Daily Mail" £100{) prize aire being grown in all manner of possiblo and. impossible places- by gardeners of every degree of experience: but nroha.blv the most dashing attempt of all is being made by officer gardeners on board one of His Majesty's _ submarines. The method* arc as original a s the environment. The .peas ore tretting on admirably. Perhaps it . mn.v he found 1 that the", ouain-t conditions suit them peculiarly; and that an alternation of submarine aaidi aerial air. .slightly impregnated! with ozone, is the at which" gardeners should aim .The news ' were sown- in pots by the lieutenant in charge. From, the day that thev cs-mo well "above, the surface they have been taken da.Mv for a short constitutional, a breath of'fresh air, on to the -connirif? tower. And' -the whole crow takes a vivid' interest in their development. In order to stimulate growth, they are subA iected' dallv to electric chocks. and 1 who knows what secret of growth may not be penetrated by tin's experiment? They .ire both, men of science and gardeners in the navy. A Magnanimous Offer: Extra largo Colonial Blankets ,all aiu-ro wool. 22« 6d p,a.i,r.—The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Mr. A. Could will hold "an: unreserved sale at his rooms to-morrow ; at_an< eM'ly date he will -sell household furniture and appointments on account of Mrs. Perrin.

Ladies' Untrimmed Straws in- very smart designs. All one price. Is, 1* 6d o-aclv.—The" Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Messrs Bislev Bros, will hold a clearin<-- sale of live and dead stock on account of Mr. F. Kenyon, Doredalo, .on Tuesday next.

A family who recently left Wwtburv-on-Trym. ''Bristol, without. their cat. have 'been followed to Hampstead, a distance of 120 miles, by the animal.

The oldest book in the world is tlve "Rig Veda.," wlhioli was in oxistemce, as complete as we 'have it now 1500 vcars before Christ.

For thin and falling hair consult MRS. GAW; also treatment for dandruff, facial massage, hairdressing shampooing, manicuring, hair dyeing, etc., etc.; pvery description of hairwork, «H/inbinga, mounted 2s 6d per ouncA.—Tatton'B Buildinge (uDstaire), Trafalgar etreet. w