LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 30 April 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It is notified that from to-day, and for the winter months, the 'busses will leave for Tahuna at 4 p.m. instead ot 5 p.m.

The Telegraph Office advises that the followinti steamers will be within range of Zealand stations to-night : Knight, Templar, Maori, Moeraki, Pyramus, Talune, Ulimaroa, Victoria, LNVahine, Warrimoo

At the Magistrate's Court at Wellington vesterday two men, Albeit Hansen and Harry Spooner, -were charged with stealing and offering for sale furniture be-lon-'in- to a woman resident m l'rcdericks street, who had been ordered to undergo detention m connection with a, case heard last week. In the afternoon of the day the woman was sent to the Salvation Armv Home the accused went to her place and removed the furniture, which they attempted to sell to a se-cond-hand dealer. The accused pleaded cTuilty and -were committed for sentence. Hansen was also fined 40s, or one month, for resisting arrest.—Press Association.

The Western Union Telegraph Company notify the Post Office that communication with British Honduras is interrupted.

A meeting of the executive of the Chittenden Assistance Fund was held last evening. A letter was received from a sympathiser in Motueka wishing the fund" success and enclosing a-dona tion. A substantial donation was also received from the Wanganui branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners. It was resolved that the miessing competition for Mr G. A. Day's birthday cake close on Snturday, May 2nd, at 8 p.m., and that the executive meet immediately after to check the tickets.

Work -was resumed at Mr Falconer's cheese factory, Bainham, yesterday. Nothing could be shifted until Monday morning, when what was left by the fire -was inspected by the Insurance Companies. Then all the suppliers turned to, and after two days' hard work, the factory -was set running yesterday.

A first offender for drunkenness was brought before Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., this "morning, and was convicted and discharged.

Two men, leaning over the rail near the judge's tox during one of the races yesterday (states a Timaru Press Association message), were struck on the head by a stirrup of a. rider, and were rendered temporarily insensible.

•Mr W. Devenish, Collector of Customs, leaves on three weeks' holiday to-riio-ht. During his absence Mr R. R-. Walter will act as Collector, and Mr AT. Stratton as Landing Waiter.

Mr H. Pettit, of Wellington, a, son of Mr F. C. Pettit, is now well on the road to recovery from a. serious attack of appendicitis.

The chorus of the Harmonic Society will meet at the School of Music this evening to begin the practice of Coleridge Tavloiv's Hiawatha.. All singers who are willing to assist in the production of this work are invited to attend.

Mr E. P. Hudson, of Motueka, announces that he will address supporters of the present Government at the Anglican School, Motueka, -on Friday even ing next.

An adjourned meeting of the Stoke Fruitgrowers' Association will be held' in the Stoke Public 'Hall to-morrow evening, when Mr Scott will report on the exhibit of fruit in Wellington.

While lying at -the Nslson wharf a few days ago a scow (Pearl Kaspar, owned 'by Captain Tregidga) had a very narrow escape from destruction - "by fire. It appears that a tarpaulin which was covering some tons of cargo on deck caught fire, by a spark from a pipe and was not discovered until the flames were some four feet high., with a strong southerly -wind blowing. Fortunately Mr Alex. Stewart was near and had on his launch a Pyrene chemical fire extinguisher, -which he immediately brought into action. In a few minutes' time the fire was subdued.

The tender of the ■Wilkins and Field Hardware Co., Ltd., for hardware supplies for the ensuing year has been accepted by the Nelson City Council, and the Waimea County Council and also for supplies to the Railway Department.

The trophies won by members of the Nelson Croquet Club during the. year will bo presented'on Saturday.

Canada has the largest forest in the world. It is in the Labrador and Hudson Bav district, and is, roughly, 1000 by 1700 miles.

The Khedive of Egypt once had a carp which he trained to come to the top of its tank whenever it was called.

The Chinese calendar is most complicated. Their cycles have 60 years, each year, month, and day bearing a separate name.

Next to opium in power are certain kinds of grasses, notable among which is hemp, which causes intoxication and anaesthesia."

Hustle to 'it plenty early To-morrow ! A whole swag of Men's .and Women's ■Sample Underclothing to be bundled out for less than half, at our Special Scatter to-morrow. Full details in our fullpage ad. in to-night's "Mail." —Auckland Clothing and "Drapery Co.* While the King and his household are asleep in Buckingham Palace there are two mon -who never rest. They are the firemen "who patrol the Palace continually during the night. Turn straight to our full-page ad. in To-night's "Mail." -It tells you all about our big Special Sale, starting tomorrow (Friday).—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* < Trathen and Co. are advertising on page 3 charming effects in check fabrics for costumes.

Our full-page ad. in to-night's "Mail is packed, full of real, solid., meaty stuff—full particulars of the big bartrains to be offered to-morrow. —Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* We have a fine assortment of styles in Warner's Rust-proof Corsets, in order that we may accurately and comfortably fit every woman who comes to our counters'for a Corset. Nelson drapers.*

Trappers ! It's grand when you come in from the ''round" to be able to make a hot eup of coffee in half a minute. You can do it with "Camp." "Carnp" is in liquid form—read-made. Just stir in boiling water, and you have a warm, comforting drink of the nicest coffee ob tainable.* The Whisky that -will please your palate—Watson's No. 10.* Be a winner and drink No. 10." The lucky No. L." is the beverage of 'I •- -iiust critical judges.* We like the "R. & G." brand of Hats and Cans very much. They are so comfortable, lignt in weight, perfect in style, and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the "H. & Q." Brand »very time. * The famous ' \Roslyn" Writing Pads, qbtainablb from all Stationers and Storekeepers, at 6d and Is each. *