LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 13 February 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Marton telegram states that the Hon. W. F. Massey opened a new school there yesterday, and received deputations re locai-matters. He made no reference to .general politics.

One of the defendants in the Defence prosecution cases heard at Brightwatn'' yesterday pleaded as an excuse for noi» attending parades that he had lately been living at West Wanganui, which is an exempted area. This led the Magistrate (Mr J. S. Evans, S.M.) to ask if this particular locality was a sanctuary for Territorials wishing- to avoid service. Sergeant-Major Redmond : "Yes, sir; and tliere is also one at Murchison." The defendant, in answer to the Magistrate, stated that he had been working during the whole period he was at West Wahgahui. The Nobbiest Novelties in Neckwear for Ladies you ever saw will be here in a few days. We'll scatter them broadcast at Is each. —Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

The "Review of Reviews for Australasia" for February is to hand. In an article on "The Evils of Party," Lcid Rosebery attacks party politics. He originally wrote this article as a preface to a book on Japan as an example _of national efficiency. Following this are "The Ten Commandments of Empire," setting forth those things which are essential to national welfare. Among other special articles may be mentioned "The Aims and Policy of Servia," by His Excellency Nicholas Pachtich, Prime Minister of Servia; and "The Reasons for the Turkish Debacle," by Professor A. Vambrey. In addition to these there is the usual complete survey of the magazines of the month,, and brief reviews of some of the latest books are given. ' I Things will be some merry in a few days ! Our big opening flutter starts then, and we'll sell 100 dozen Men's beautiful Silk Wide-end Ties at 3 for 4s. —Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

According to wireless reports received j from several of the Union Company's . steamers, there appears to be a heavy stcrm raging in the vicinity of the Fiji Group and the Friendly Islands. The Government have accepted the tender of H. J. Flatt "for drainage, and Ruff-ell for roading and filling in | in connection with the workers' dwelling j site in Trafalgar-street North- Work was commenced by the contractors this morning. ,Tn addition to the Dovedalc youths who were charged at the. Magistrate's Court at Brightwater yesterday, before Mr J. B. Evans, 5..M., with failing to render service as provided by the Defence Act, reported in last night's iasaie of the "Mail," four Wakefield Territorials —G. Macmahori. W. Linton, J. G. Baigent, and A. T. Russ—were also con- | victcd. and ordered to pay 7s costs. The Magistrate administered a warning to the" defendants, and made it clear that the law must be obeyed. There is on view in Mr J. E. Hounsell"s window a photograph of the rifleshooting trophies won by Lieut. C. A. Jeffreys, of Smith Africa, and a son of Mr F. J. Jeffreyd, of this city. There are very many trophies, and they make a fine collection. The following steamers will be within wireless range of Wellington to-night : Ulimaroa, Maungamii, Wimmera, Navua, Talune, Marama, Zealandia. Of Auckland -. Mangonui, Marmora, Makarini, Star of Ireland. At a general meeting of the Overseas Club, it" was decided to- hold a social entertainment on the evening of the 17th Februarv, in the Druids' Hall. Admission will be free to all members or intending members. The Bishop of Nelson will give an address, and t le-f will be a musical programme, to wluc-i some of the best-known local talent will contribute. Th- ; -:r (Mr 'l. A H Field) will press-:-.. \ misfortune overtook a boy named Ralph Pegg yesterday. He Had just started a fruit and vegetable delneiy business, and was engaged m his work v-ysterdav when his iiorse broke away wlrln he was delivering goods at a local i—Hence. The result was that the animal capsized the cart and injured ltselt to a considerable extent. Several people have decided to help the unfortunate oov and enable him to carry on his business. The ptfncipal mover is Mrs J S. Evans, and, her subscription list amounts to £2 13s. We have been asked to take the matter up, and we win be pleased to render any assistance possible in. the matter, and forward donations received to the proper quarter.

The movement to establish a new Poultry Association, to consist of societies mainly confined to the three central provinces of New Zealand—Wellington, Nelson, and Marlborough—has been keenly taken up in Wellington. The result has been that a New Zealand Championship Association lias already ' been registered, and a delegate will shortly visit Nelson and oiher districts with a view to making known the objects of the new Association. The new body will operate on lines different from anything yet attempted in the Dominion, and has established a system for the registration of judges and fancies, and for the i?sue of a pedigree book. New Zealand championships,; it is proposed, shall be competed for in Wellington, but there will also be rovincial, or district championships, for competition amongst the affiliated societies. It is hoped that several societies in the three provinces named, will become affiliated) with the main body at once, so that a things may be in working order in time for the-' next show season. Nelson, it is understood, intends to. become affiliated with the new Association.

Straight from Fashionville to us are the Stylish Autumn and Winter Dress Tweeds—42 inches wide —which we'll offer you at our big "burst" in a few days, Is 6d yard will clear them. —Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* The hipest berry in the box ! In a few davs' time we'll play old Harry by selling "beautiful Spangled- Nets—42 inches wide —for evening wcai;—at 3d vard.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

The Nelson visitors who took part in the Cantain Cook memorial ceremony at Shin's Cove on Tuesday, had a very enjoviible trip. The party, which left by the Ni'kau on Monday night, consisted of the Mayor of Nelson (Mr T. A. H. Field), and Miss v "Field, the Mayor of 'Richmond (Mr Jas. Hunt), Cr. Snodgrass, and Messrs W. Rogers and N. Adams. Ship's Cove was reached in the early hours o~f the morning, and the visitors" were able to witness the preparations beina made for the. ceremony to be held later" in the. day. The scenery round about the Cove is described as very beautiful, the ferns being especially line. A large number of oil launches visited the scene, in addition to excursion steamers from Picton and Wellington and the Tutanekai and the Amokoura, the last-named vessel taking up the position of Conk's ship on the occasion'of the explorer's "landing. The Mayors of Nelson and Richmond were invited by tEe Committee to take part ;n welcoming the Governor when he landed from the Tutanekai, and later on were provided with seats on the platform and introduced to his Excellency. The function was a. very interesting and successful one, but for the sad news of the Scott disaster, which was received by wireless message by the Tutanekai. Mr Field obtained some S2)lendid photographs of the proceedings. Never since the vegetarian fad gripped old Nebuchadnezzar have such bargains been known ! Glorious Pure Silk Ribbons—3 to 18 inches wide—in plain colours, striped and floral effects, for 6~d yard, in a Tew days' time.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Aftsr the new year the. Prince of Wales was to enter public life, and' he will be regularly seen at State ceremonies and social affairs. This phase in his career is to beirin at the opening of next session of Parliament, when he will accompany the King and Queen to the House of Ixircrs, and will occupy a seat below the throne, wearing his robes as a Knight of the Garter. We'll push all the other drapers off the pavement in a few days by selling beautiful Silks for Evening Wear for 3d yard.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

In to-day's issue Messrs Bisley Bros.and Co. advertise the following stock sales : —Wakefield yards, Friday next j Takaka yards, Tuesday next; their annual sale of store and fat cattle and sheep on Tuesday, the 25th ; and annual ram fair on Wednesday, the 28th inst. They also advertise additional entries for the sale on the 25th, and hope to make this year's entries of all'classes of stock a record for the Nelson district. A sensational scatter of Shirts ! In n few days' time we'll sell Men's very smart Neglige .Shirts (Zealandia make) for 2s 6d each, worth treble.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Tralhen and Co. are opening up their new goods, particulars of 'which will be found on page 3.*

j Subscriptions to the. Evans' Horse 'Fiuid stia continue to. arrive. Wc ackI nowJedge 2s. 6d «ach from- H.P.M and | Syrrpatniser, and 2s from M. - •

"II strikes me," said liia Honor. Mr Justice Chapman at the Wellington Supreme Court on Friday, in to a question by counsel as- to the facility by which entrance could be obtained, through tlve locked doors of a. ehop, "that most Wellington doors offer, very lit:le diificulty of entrance, judging by the cases that have come before me in this Court. It does no*, ..ppcar, to require an expert, burglar to break Unto a Wellington- shop. Most shopkeepers •seem to be quite callous about • their doors, and don't take any trouble .at all."

Another reminder is given of the meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to-morrow evening for the purpose of considering the erection of baths on Lira banks of the Maita.i near the. Baptist Church. The matter of swimming baths for the city is one of vital importance, and it is hoped there will be a large attendance. The "Mail" has urged saltwater baths, but it is not blind, to tho fact that the main purpose is to enable a.'l children to be taught to swim, and is therefore willing to support any,movement that has this end in view. Doubtless others in this position take a similar view.

The Kelson Fire Brigade will be represented at the Fire Brigade demonstration to be held at Wanganui next week. The team consists of Foreman K. Stewart (coach) and Firemen W. and H. Bennett. Watson, L. Brown, and W. Jack. The members of the team have been practising hard, and it is considered to be the strongest that has ever loft; Nel.-on. Several events, both wet and dry, will bo taken part in., and the-Nel-son representatives should give a good account of themselves. The Motueka Brigade will be represented in the manual events by the following team : Chapman. Coppins, Talbot, Taylor, Simpson, Goodman, and Schwaes. Secretary K. Bovcs, of the Nelson Brigade, a past president of the Firo Brigades Association of New Zealand, will represent his britrade at the conference of that body. It is expected that over 700 firemen will be competing, and the people of Wanganui are reported to be making great preparations for the reception of their visitors.

Thn : lrclaricholy Czariiiii of Russia loves the orc'hid and the lilac, -the German Empress the common violet, the smart young Queen Victoria of Spain favours La France rose, Queen Mnrv of England the carnation. Queen; Wilhelmina of Holland the tulip, Queen Helena of Italy a home-grown species of snowwhite lilac. '