LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 18 April 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A function on a large scale is to be arranged at New Plymouth to celebrate the arrival in May of the Walkurc, from Hull, the first ocean steamer to enter the port.—Press Association.

The Telegraph Office advises that, the following vessels will bo within wireless range of New Zealand stations for Saturday and Sunday :—Corinthic, Maitai, Maori, Maunganui, Manuka, Moana, Pakeha, Roscommon, Suffolk, Victoria, Wahine, Warrimoo, We.stmeath, and Willochra.

The sailing ship Lilla, which voyaged recently from Delagoa Bay to Newcastle to load coal for Peru, has been purchased by the Union Steamship Company, and will be converted into a hulk, states a Dunedin Press Association wire.

The Council of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce decided to support the Wellington Chamber in its protest against the action of the Railway Department in using freights for protective purposes. It was explained that certain articles hod Customs duty imposed on them, and they had increased the railway freight, the result being the penalising, amongst others, of the backblocks settlers.—Press Association.

A pleasing surprise awaited Mr and Mrs W. Jaques the other evening, says the Motueka "Star," when several of the hop-pickers engaged in Mr Val. Rowling's garden made them a presentation, consisting of a silver topped marlralade jar and spoon, in recognition of Mr Jaques' generosity in giving permission to remove fruit from his orchard, which action was greatly appreciated by the campers. The presentation was made by Miss Matty Stewart, Mr Jaques making a suitable response..

The Citizens' Band will vender another of-vtheir popular concerts at the Botaniodl Reserve to-morrow afternoon, turnmeneing at 2.30. _

Up to the present the Returnilng Officer (Mr S. Bloiniield) has received the following nominations to till the- throe vacancies i;n the Nelson Harbour Board : Messrs lvi> Tunniclifi'e, \V. N. Kranklyn, Geo. Maemahon, Peter Higgins. and E. S. Hon It. For three vacancies on the Motueka Harbour Board. Messrs J. A. Guy and Horatio Everett have so far been nominated. Nominations eloso at noon on Monday.

A Gun Club, witli a membership of 20, lias recently been formed at. Richmond', and it is desired that intending city and country members should send their names in as soon as possible to Mr D. YV. Mcßae, White Hart Hotel, Richmond. The opening shoot will tako place on Saturday next at. 1 p.m.

The Harmonic Society will g:vo its first concert of the current year on Thursday evening next, when Gounod's "Faust"' will be rendered, the soloists, being Miss Urquhart (of Blenheim).. Miss Jacobs, Mr A. E. Jackson and Mi T. Honlker. Mr Tait will play a selection on the Cawthron Organ, and the programme will also' contain vocal and orchestral items.

At- a meeting of the New Plymouth Harbour Board yesterday, reference was made to the non-payment by the Government of wharfage fees for the coal handled at. New Zealand ports by the Railway Department. The chairman said that the practice had cost his board a thousand pounds a year, and he considered that wharfage fees should be paid bv the Government, for by these means a profit was shown on the working of the railways. It was decided to refer the question 'to the next conference of harbour boards.—Press Association.

About 200 people attended the Ashburton Theatre Royal last night, when the old Anglican vicarage block in Hampstead, and just outside the borough boundary, which has been subdivided audi roaded, was put up for sale by auction, states a Press Association telegram. The property, which' comprised close on ten acres, was offered in 35 building allotments, averaging about a quarter acre each. The sale was a very successful one, twenty-seven of the sections being disposed of at ranging from £55 to £l5O, and. aggregating £2,077 10s. Afterwards four others were sold privately.

The cruel and unnecessary practice of docking horses is drawn attention to by a correspondent to the "Post," who puts forward a strong plea for the "friend, of man." The following extract is taken from a pamphlet issued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in London:—"The docking of horses is founded upon ignorance, but, having become a custom, it has prevailed lorig after the ignorance has been exposed. There is, in a dog and cat, and nearly all small animals, no part of their bodies unreachable by their feet, mouth lips, tongues, and teeth. The' necessarily more rigid structure of the horse does not permit him to reach all parts of his body in this- way, but Nature has provided a most excellent 'flycatcher.' For this the tail truly is, in the. horse as made by Nature, and mini utilated by man, and it is the only weapon with which he can'fight flies." The duty of paying back £3400 sent by. various people from. all over Australia, in response to an advertisement swindle,- has fallen on Detectives Walker and. Pearse (says a Sydney journal). A man recently advertised that on receipt of 2s 6d he would send a roll of silk to any address in the Commonwealth. The offer was made to advertise his business, etc. More than 30,000 people sent along half-crowns, 225 being residents of New South Wales, 5381 of Queensland, 3579 of Victoria, -"2245 .of South Australia, 1466 of West Australia, 1876 of Tasmania, and 4185 of New Zealand. The silk, however, did not i materialise, and the advertiser lias been put in gaol for three years. Now the detectives are sending back the money as fast as thev can. Since the arrest over 20,000 letters addressed to' him have been intercepted by the Superintendent of Mails and returned to * the writers.

While Mr Aislabie, an Opposition J candidate for tho suburbs seat, yeas addressing an audience at the Island Bay Town Hall the other evening, says the "Times," he was suddenly interrupted bv an elderly man, who "for over lialf an hour had been -a very patient listener to the remarks concerning the ways of "Reform." "Excuse me," said the gentleman, "it is all very, well to tell us about- the Government,' but when are Tou coming to municipal matters?" Someone sitting beside the inquirer quickly explained thai Mr Aislabie was not a candidate for tho Mayoral chair, v and Avith apologies he resumed his seat, much to the amusement of those present.

"These people are accused of keeping a den, which is a menace to the health of the citv," said Inspector Hcndrey to ivir D. G.'A. Cooper, S.M., at the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday. "These people/' says the "Post," were Emily Johnston, Edith Florida M'Kenzio (alias Bull), Mee Hung, and ,George Leonard Bull, who were charged with being idle and disorderly persons, in that they habitually consorted with reputed prostitutes. Mr Dickson asked for a remand until the 24th inst., and applied for bail. Inspector Hendrey objected to bail being granted. Mr Dickson said the question was whether the accused would, if allowed bail, come to the Court again. If his Worship was of opinion that they would not appear he was entitled to refuse bail. "Look at that woman ! Is she fit to bo released on bail?" asked the Inspector, pointing to ono of the accused. His Worship : "I think they had better remain where they arc." The application for the remand was agreed to.

Arrangements a.-« being made for the fourth sub-division of Tasman, winch is now known throughout the length and breadth of. the Dominion as the leading an le-growing settlement. The remarkab p wood aiid fruit bud growth in th? l'un.crous and extensive orchards at. r i;.sman prove the adaptability of tho 'M.d for producing ideal trees, which ,t is now known willbear fruit, unsurpassed foi quality and quantity. Intending purchasers' would be well advised to irspect the- new sub-division before ;>'■;• chasing elsewhere. Further inform.- ■ ion .ni.iv be had on application to Mr iVlhur McKee, Pitt and More's JJund ings, Trafalgar-s.'reet, Nelson.* Always on time- a sup of "Camp" Coffee. Nj bother to make, and a treat to take.* Always tune-—a cup of "Camp" Coffee. And yon wouldn t make a nicer or better coffee if you spent hours. "Camp" is in liquid form, and it retains the flavour and aroma far better.* Watson's No. iituo dearer than imost Wiusky3j hut is wortb. tae moi«y' Call for Wats.*.. • v <- ; -;i .'kii occasions. * l J *'- 1 e ask, what la No. 10 1* We like the "R. & G." brand of Hats and. Caps rery much. They aro so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style, and very durable. Ask yom locaJ clothier for the "U. & Q." every time* Tho famous "Roslyn" Writing Pads, obtainablb from all Stationers and Storekeepers, at 6d and Is each.*

The Nelson College Old • Boys' Football Club will hold its annual meeting on vMonday.

This year has been declared n close season for pigeons and paradise ducks.

The monthly subscription meeting of the Permanent Building Society of Nelson will be held next week.

The annual meeting of the Nelson licensing Committee will bo held a-t the Courthouse in June.

On Friday next a special meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in t'he MethodistHall, Hardy-street.

A cold snap set in at Ashburton on Thursday night, and 10i degrees of frost was recorded at the meteorological station yesterday morning.

The secretary of the Nelson. Ministers* Association (Rev. W. E. Lambert) will be pleased to receive Christian literature for the use of the men. attending tho Territorial cam]) at Tapawera. Tho same may be left with Mr A. B. Etumett, Hardy-street.

Mr. Forbes McLeod, a. Scottish evangelist, will 'conduct a special series of meetings in Collingwood-street Gospel Hall, commencing Sunday. Attention is drawn to an advertisement elsewhere fov full particulars.

The Nelson Harbour Board will hold a meeting at Waimea West on Wednesday, and at Stanley Brook on the samo date, to consider the proposal for raising a loan of £35,000 for harbour improvements.

Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Rector of St Patrick's College, and Rev. Dean Holloy, of Wanganui, have been solectcd k> accompany Dean Regnault in tho representation of New Zealand at tho General C-hirpter of the Order to bo held iii Belgium, later in tho year.—Press Association.

A woman named Caroline Rayner, A resident of Wakapuaka, was charged at the Magistrate's -Court this morning,•bofore Mr J. S. Evans, S;M. r , -with. usinfc obscene language in a public place." Evidence as to the alleged offenco was given by A. Small and G. Alborongh. Defendant, who elected to be dealt with summarily, pleaded not guilty, and denied using the language complainedi of. The Magistrate granted a remand for a •week, the woman meanwhile to bb medically examined by two doctors.

The Diocesan Festival in connection with the Home Mission Fund of ' tho Diocese of Nelson will bo held iat tho Drill Room on Wednesday, 13th May. The recollection of the enthusiastic gathering of last year is bound to cause a good deal of anticipation in connection with the lorthcoming festival. Fortunately, the Bishop has been successful in securing as the speaker on'"behalf of the laity Mr A. P. Seymour, one of -tho fathers of the Church in the'province. Tho needs of the Diocese aro increasing year by year; but it is anticipated that at least £IOOO will bo needed to meet all the claimst The Bishop has called a meeting of all men who are willing to assist for next Thursday evening, at tho Diocesan Office. . ~~

No apology is offered by the Commonwealth wireless telegraphy officials for their strange action in placing a skull and crossbones on the notice 'board at tho Pennant Hiljs wireless station, -warning persons against trespass, says the Sydney "Telegraph." They do not even attempt to lessen the gravity of the offence by pleading, as might have been expected-, that it was' in the nature of a joke. It was placed there in all seriousness. "Such signs-are used in Germany and- other countries," said the Federal wireless expert. "It is not a> joke at all." Tho idea is to havo "something striking, , 'something that the public cannot fail to see."

The sun will keep ylour hot-wator boiler full with tho aid of an 'inexpensive, device, a solar heater on the roof, that not only supplies water at a high temperature on warir- days, but also, by means of a clevorly-devised tank, will conserve the heat over a couple of dark days; This is <ihade pc'ssible by a packing around the tank similar to that in a tireless cooker. Not only hundreds of homes in America are thus equipped, but a number of public buildings,, notably playground and school buildings ii» California, make use of this systern to supply hot water for shower.-bat'hs without cost. After the plant is paid for there are no further charges. One of the largest of these public installations is a 500-gallon tank heated by _ three night-and-day solar heaters on the roof of tho playground building in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. No artificial heat is needed. For use in less sunny localities the system is available the greater part of the year, while in winter tho heater coils are drained to' prevent frcozing, \ and an auxiliary piping system that ioins the furnace' or other house-heating device is installed. Half a dozen playgrounds and four or five schools in California have been thus equipped recently, while the domestic installations havo been in successful use, for years. Even apartment houses have made uso of this economical method of obtaining plenty of hot water at any hour of tho day or night. .