LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLVIII, 31 August 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Up to their Nelson visit the English team of lady hockey players have experienced, with one exception, fine weather wherever they have travelled in New Zealand. Nelson, however, has proved the second, exception, and naturally our fame as the sunniest spot in New Zealand avi 11. suffer thereby. However, the visitors have been unanimous in their praise of Nelson, being much struck by its quiet ""beauty ar«l the opportunities offered for outrV c/r sport.

A Press Association message states that the mail steamer Niagara steamed into Auckland yesterday afternoon from Vancouver, after an uneventful voyage. The liner was delayed for five and a-ha If days at Plonolulu, when the captain received sealed orders and put to sea, coming on to. Auckland with lights out at night.

When the track to the Grampian Hills was opened, the Bam,, of the 12th Regiment gave a Sunday afternoon concert, and a collection Was taken up amounting to about £5. This sum has now been expended in forming a zig-zag track at the beginning of the climb making the grade much easier, a fact which will be much appreciated by those ascending the Hills.

Welcome rain commenced to fall yesterday, and greatly benefit- both lown and, country."' An exceptionally long spell of fine weather has been exnerienced. sharp frosty mornings being followed by bright warm sunny days. Residents in the country have been carting water for the last week or two, the tank supply having given cut Showroom Sale Bargains for Tuesday ' To-morrow we'll give our bijr Opening Season Sale another boost bv sellhi"Ladies' stylish new Costumes—in Ratine Cloths. Whipcords, and Silk-finished Poplins—for 17s 6d, 19s 6d and 25s each. Worth double.—Auckland Clothing ju..d Drapery Co.* Mr A. Gonldl will hold a sale of furniture and effects, on account of Mrs E. -Gould, Tasman sweet, on Wednesday next.

Showroom Bargains for Tucsdav .it our big Sale ! To-morrow we'll otic: (he balance of those Ladies' beautiful Wl ite Embroidered -Muslin Dresses at. 15s oneh. Tlieve are only a few left at ibis price, so hurry (o thenv early.—An Inland ("'dothing and Drapery Co.*

Messrs J. :H. Rankin and Co. will hold a. sale of furniture i\nd effects on account o fth-o Rev. Mr Hover, at Upper Montcro to-morrow a t 1.30 p.m.

'To-morrow will be Showroom: Day at. our Opening Season Sale '. We'"l otf< r Ladies' dainty now Blouses-—ill t •' e new. est. styles—in Floral Voil-e, AVhite l'\ ill", etc.. at, 4s lid each. Worth 8s f.-l.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.''

Stir in boiling water, add .sugar and milk, and "Camp" Coffee is ready.* To-morrow at our big Hand-Out ! We'll lire out the -balance of those Men's Suits—in smart, splendid wearing materials—at 27s 6d each. Worth 455. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Any man who endeavours to make money oiit of the present national crisis is unworthy of the name of a Briton. Our prices just the same, and all British goods. Reliable Motor and Cycle Tyres, Lamps, Belts, and Sundries. Large assortments, good repairs. moderate charges, ab Manks', 52 Hardy-street, (next J. P. Coolie and Sons).*

Thu balance-sheet of the Waimea I"< • 111 it>■ Council appeals un page 2of this isSUC. Tin- liner lonic has arrived at L'iidon from New Zealand. She had the timeexpired clew of H.M.S. Psyche on board. Press Association. 1 The 12th Pegiment Band will parade the toun and. play outside the Theatre for Ilie Patriotic Concernt this evening.

Charles Birketi. for being found drunk iu the city streets on Saturday night, was fined £1 by Mr J. S. Evan's.. -at- the Magistrate's Court this morning. The police stated that defendant was a prohibited person, and that the present was the second offence within six mouths.

Lieut. Macir.ahon has been instructed from Christ-church to hold five mounted men in readiness to join the Nelson, section of the Expeditionary Force.

A private cable received at Dun.;din, says a Press Association wire, advises the arrival of the lonic at London oi/ Fridav.

While, returning to camp on Sund.iy evening a trooper" named. Matthew Gallagher, of Sydenham. 28 years of age, fell off a tramcar and was* severely injured. He was removed to the hospital, but died shortly after arriving.—Christchurch Press Association wire.

A four-roomed cottage owned and occupied by David Smith, was destroyed at Balclutha on Saturday night, say's a Dunedin Press Association wire. tSmiti"received severe burns from which lie died. Two hoys who were also in the house managed to escape in their night clothes. Smith was 78 years of age.

Though the war has affected business and industry to some extent. to arc informed that it has not interfered "with the development and working of the "YVangapeka reefs,: in this district. Last -week a companv with a nominal capital of £24,000 'was registered at Napier - for the purpose of developing thoroughly a belt of reefing country stretching from Mount Owen to the Wangapeka river. The property has been prospected thoroughly for three years, and it is now intended to open it Tip by driving a, 2000 ft. tunnel across the belt of reefs which arc known to run in the direction indicated and have been proved by the discoverers to live for over - 30 chains. The company has been formed privately without issuing a prospectus. The vendors, who discovered and prospected the reefs in question, are M_essrs Grace. Van Belle and Baiting, who have prospected and -worked in the mining areas concerned for three years. The name of the company is "The Colossus Gold Mining Co., Limited."

CiVhen tlie jmembcrs of the English hockey team left on their present tour, a "teddy bear" was presented to them as a mascot, and the hope expressed by the donor that they would bring it back to England with them as a memento of the trip. On Saturday, in the match against the. local team, the "Teddy bear" was brought on the field by the English goalkeeper, who, after the commencement of the game, set it tenderly down near the goalposts, but kept an anxious eye on it, evidently having doubts as to the honesty of the- crowd which was in the vicinity. Noting" her apprehension, a. local wag bribed a small boy to await his chance, make off with "Teddy," and deposit him in the Nelson goal. TJais the young urchin did, taking ' advantage of a favourable opportunity which offered. The consternation of the English goalkeeper was great when she discovered her los?. A burly policeman standing near-by was at ence made aware of the tragic circumstances, and was urged to use his efforts to recover tile purloined property. All the tirnu "Teddy" was quietly reposing in the Nelson goal, under tlie vigilant" eye of the boy who did the deed, this being one of the conditions imposed on liiin by tlie wag. The constable was let into the joke, and sought to reassure the visitor as to the safety of her charge. It was not long, however, before "Teddy" was out of the enemy's territory, an English girl having spied him, and carried him off in triumph. There was quito an affectionate little scene -when "Teddy" was returned, to the English lady guarding the ntt.

An "Italian military correspondent has written to a London journal calling attention to a remarkable prophecy which the late General Nogi made ,in his hearing- when the Japanese forces were before Port Arthur. The great' Japanese general said that the -world would see two great Avars as terrible iu every way as the one then being waged. The first war would have all Europe for a- battleground and it would result in France defeating Germany on land while Britain would crush the Teuton nation at sea. The secondi war would see Japan and United States contend the mastery of the Pacific, and General Nogi predicted that Japan would be victorious.

"Inactivity o'n the part of the German fleet in allowing Great Britain to reap the advantages of the command of the North Sea, and in barely striking a blow, excites amazement," says an Independent cable message received in Australia at the end of last week. "The British fleet is sending \he German fleet wireless messages, saying 'Come, out from shelter and fight.' The German naval authorities have already lost the main chances of inflicting real damage. British trawlers are now systematically dragging the main channels of traffic audi exploding many German mines, with the result that the seaway is rapidly becoming safe."

The unassailable supremacy ef tin* "Smitlis" in London can bo estimated from the Telephone Directory. The honourable family of Jones, for example, occupies not quite four pages. The Robinsons, who have a place with the greatest, do not require two pages. But, the Smiths begin on page 762 and end on page 770. The Jamilics of Janes, Robinson. Thomas. and others may compete for the second place, but. incomparably above "them all stand the Smiths.