LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 4 November 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Wellington-Brindisi despatch of 18th September arrived in London on IstNovember, nine day days late.

The Miramar Golf Club has completed a scheme for the purchase of 102 acres of land for links; The total expenditure by the club will be about £16,000, of Which £12,000 is the price of the land The land concerned consists ot about /ut acres of the present Units and an additional 30 acres. The purchase is believed to be the biggest ever made by a. golf club in the Dominion.—Press Association.

An interesting find was made upon the beach at Apia, Samoa, by a Sergeant in the D Battery with the garrison force. In a letter to his relatives in Wellington the sergeant, states that he was shovelling up some dirt on the beach on the 7th inst., when Ins shovel ran through a packet containing revolver ammunition. This , bei "S so unexpected," he proceeded. 1 became very cautious and began to dig further. For two or three minutes I unearthed nothing else but ammunition and then ran. into a six-chamber modern revolver. 1 continued digging, but 'found no more." The revolver, he add-? -was evidently placed there by some German quite recently, as it bore no sign of rust, and he thinks it was the first' "plant" found in •Samoa. He had received some very tempting offers for the weapon, but prized it too greatly to part with it.

Kiao-Chau is the pet colonial possession of the Kaiser, and he, or rather fiermanv. has spent a mint of money on Western-ising the place. Its beautiful natural surroundings have been made the environment of a 'snlendid town full ot fine buildings and charming private houses, where live the families ot the naval and military officers of the garrison as well as numerous English and other foreigners representing the mercantile houses of the Far East. There is also a fine racecourse, a polo ground, and some capital golf links. \ ery soon Geimanv will know the place no m °^—7 apy'ratc/as a possession nf the J'atneiland.

Miss Leslie will give a. missionary ad dress in SI Peter's "Church, Clifton Tor S3.ce. Lhis evening.

'Day" in connection with St. John's Methodist Sunday School will be held on Sunday next. The service in the morning will be conducted by the Rev. T. G. Butler, in the afternoon bv Rev. C. Eaton, and in the evening by" the Rev. W. Baumber.' A public meeting will bo hold on Tuesday evening next.

In. reference to an impression said to prevail in other places that is plenty of work for carpenters in Wanganui. a master builder informed the Wanganui Press that it is just as well that the same should bo corrected. He said that, although the. building trade is move active here than in .some other town, there is certainly no plethora of employment. Tn fact, there are already a. number of local men noted in builders" books as available when work turns lip for them, so that arrivals in search of a. job would probublv be disappointed.

There are nearly 100 patients in residence at. the Christ-church. 'Consumption Sanatorium and Coronation Hospital (says the "Star"). There are 50 at the sanatorium. 28 being men, 19 women;. and three children, and 40 at the other institution made up of 21 men, 18 women, and one child. At the tuberculosis dispensary there were 204 attendances. The nurse paid 113 visits to patients in their own homes.

The Christchuvch Hospital was very busy last month, the • mirr-ber of operations, under anaesthetics being 234, or 32 more than in the previous month. At the end of September (says the "Lyttelton Times") there were 207 patients in hospital, 85 being men. 82 women, and 40 children.

Mr T. A H. Field, Reform candidate for the Nelson seat at the coming election, will address a meeting of electors an the Provincial Hall on Friday evening next.

Air R. Eastwood. of Waihou, was 'savs the "Thames Star'") charged by » ■WI recently, and knocked down and severely injured. A bone in the- left lee: "was fractured and a- shoulder badly damaged, Tire patient, -who was removed to a private hospital, is also suffering from, interna-] injuries.

Vt the Botanical Reserve to-morrow night, the Citizens- Band, in conjunction with the magnophone. will render a lively programme, and will conclude with a errand display of fireworks, consisting of rockets. Roman candles, wheels and some coloured light effects.

Writing from London a correspondent of an Australian paper says:—'.'The Roval Family have dispensed with ail ■pomp and circumstance. Their Majesties spend everv day giving the proper lead to the (multitude. This afternoon they arrived at the London Hospital, which is in the very heart of unkempt Whi-te-chapel, and'there they walked from bed to bed to give cheery encouragement, to 300 of our wounded heroes. The poor fellows, despite their maimed . limbs, made pathetic efforts to salute . King George, and His Majesty immediately let. them know that these eymbols of sovereignty were not to be-honoured for the present. They have been into.each hospital in London which is housing the wounded, and have warmed the hearts of their people by their affectionate sympathy. Every day the King receives despatchboxes from the front. Lord Dalmeny.' son of Earl Hoseberry, is the principal despatch bearer. I recollect watching his plain, wan, rather vacuous face at .the Oarpeiitier-Smitli fight, and wondering how he justified bis existence. He has turned the tables mi me. Whilst the King is following the fortunes of the field,-Queen Mar.y is stimulating.the myriad. ;organisatfon*s which have been corlstituted to soften distress. She has been responsible for a noble movement which is 'to provide employment for as many a* possible of the women of this couritry who have been thrown out of work by the war.' The response lias been worthy of the author and the object, and hundreds, of thousands of women are to-day calling the name of our Queen 'blessed.' "

The music hall has again, presented lis with a national Anthem; -writes the London correspondent of the '"Sydney Sim." The C4ermans' thunder "Der Wacht am jßhein," the French chant the stirring "Marseillaise." the.Belgians go into battle with their beautiful "Brabanconne" on their lips. - Our Britishers march to death or glory shouting "It's a Long Way to Tipperary." Why they have taken a. fancy to this song and why it .should inspire "their.- is a puzzle for the psychologist. It is simple., catchy, and a good marching time, but there are dozens of others as good, if not better, and none of them, appeal to fhe ranks. The author-composer is a music hall artist of no considerable renown, rejoicing in the name of Mr Jack Judge. Last year,' he hawked his song amongst the music publishers, and none of them, would have anything to do wiflK it. As a last fhng lie took it to Mr Bert Feldman, who liked its lilt, and gave the song to tire world. It had a humble beginning in a short turn" at Douglas, in the Isle of _ Man, when the Lancashire lasses were enjoying their annual holidays. They took it ■back to the North of England, And ut afterwards permeated the rest of the United Kingdom. To-day our soldiers sing it when the reveille shakes them out of their restless sleep, or when route marching to relieve the monotony of the tramp, tramp, when imprisoned m the trenches, or when jumping from them for a wild bayonet charge.' French soldiers are doing their best to find out what special virtue Tipperary possesses, but thev admit that they are in despair. Their own Marseillaise, the battle rumble of the German anthem, thev can understand, but that an army should be, exalted bv Tipperary is something which fills them with amazen:ent. lney. shrug their shoulders and resign themselves •

Quit the high-price tailor habit! Our Men's stvlieh Tailored Boxed Suite, made by Samuels and Taylor, are equal in finish and better in cut than most £5 5s tailor-made suits. They keep their shape All to go to-morrow for 50s each, and tv.o Men's smart Neglige Shirts thrown in.—Auckland (Clothing and Drapery Co.*

To-morrow at 2.30 p.m., at the Booms, Bridge-street. Messrs Jvarsten and Co. will hold a sale of furniture, etc. Head our half-page ad. In to-nurht;* "Mail" ! FuH details of our great Men s Wear Week, starting to-morrow. (Thursday).—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co>

Attention, is 'drawn- to Mrs Anstice's new advertisement on third page ot this issue re newest neckwear. We'll flatten out the other clothiers to-morrow! We'll offer all our Men's stylish Tailored Boxed Suits—made by Samuels and Tay.or, the Suit Specialists f or 50s each, and two stylish Neglige Shirts for nothing. These Suits sell elsewhere at 57s 6d to 75s.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Cyclists and n-otorists! Sale, Sale, Sale of cycle and motor tyres, now on at Mank's. Tvres from ss. Cood wearing tyres 12s 6d guaranteed. All makes and sizes in stock at reduced rates, lamps, horns, tubes, burners, bells. belts % sad dies, chain cases. t>ump<=. and sundries at reduced Tates. Cycles iVom £5 10s at Manks, 52 Hnrdy 1 si' agent Eover Motor Cycles.*

Mr Henrv Tunnioliffe announces that he is a candidate Cor the election of a councillor to represent the WYti-iti Puding on the "Waimea County Council.

The sale of work in connection with the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in the Temperance Hall on Wednesday next, 11th Inst. The articles for the competitions must be in by 12 o'clock on the day of the sale. The proceedings will bo opened by the Mayoress. Mrs "Lock, at 3 p.m.

V deputation, consisting of the Mayor and Town Clerk, and Messrs Wallaco Snodgrass (President). F. <!. Gibbs, T. A. H. Field and F. P.ond. 7'oprescnting the. Chamber of Commerce, waited upon the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr F. A. Thompson) yesterday with reference to certain Government reserves which adjoin Cawthron Park. __ After consultation with _Mr Thompson, it was decided to make representations to the Land Board- at its next sitting, an inspection of the reserves io be made in the meantime.

A strong movement is afoot to give an impetus to the Belgian Fund movement. A meeting will be held in the Lady Liverpool Committee rooms to-night to make the necessary arrangements. There should be a large attendance of willing workers.

The Rose Show in connection with the Nelson Horticultural Society will be held on Saturday, 14th inst.

A meeting of the Scientific Branch of tho Nelson Institute was held on Monday -evening, when a number of interesting papers were read, each _of which was followed by a. discussion. Mr F. V. Knapp exhibited varieties of Maori implements obtained from- the Rabbit Island, and explained their uses. Mr Morley showed a cardboard model illustrating the relation of the orbit of the recent comet to the orbit of the earth - Mr Whitwell gave an account of various rusts found in plants in the Nelson district, and Mr Washbourn gave an interim report on his investigations into the habits of New Zealand eels.

Tt. is recorded bv the Huntly correspondent of the "New Zealand Herald" that the minute book and the rough contributions register of members were saved from the fire which destroyed the office of the_Taupiri 'Coalminers' Union. Anticipating an audit, the secretary had fortunately taken'to his own home the account book and the register containing the names of the members and the contributions to the union paid by them. Some £2O in money, together with all the books and documents except those enumerated above, were lost. There was no insurance on the building. This office has had a. somewhat chequered career. It has been twice broken into, and about a year ago it was "captured" by the Ar bitrataon ists.

The gospel of lime, says the '.'Farmers' Union Advocate," is one that agricultural lecturers should continue to preach, for the most progressive farmers have long since realised the indisperisability'of this material as being essential to fertility ; there are .many others who are still careless as to whether their land is deficient in lime,' and never even take the trouble to find out by small experiments whether their practice of going on farming without lime is a. good one. What those members of the Royal Agricultural Society, who recently visited Woburn learnt about the virtues of lime has been demonstrated over and over again in different parts of the country. „As we write we have an instance before 'tis of a. manurial experiment on a. field of meadow gyass. and before the different plots were dressed with fertilisers, the whole of the ground was treated With ground lime. The. plots, as a whole, stood out conspicuously above the rest of field, including one that received no artificial manure, but only the lrtne. In short.' one small plot in a big. field has shown what the' land is asking for. and a similar experiment conducted in I hundreds of fields would prove the same thing more forcibly than any amount of argurrent could ever do.

Bis sums of money are often found on arrested'persons when.they are searched at the watchhouse. .Something' of a record was established at Wellington recehtlv when Eirrv YeOville. Edmunds was taken into custody for two breaches of a prohibition order. The constable ■was surprised to find in Edmunds pockets the sum of £sll Edmunds appeared before Mr D. <*. A. Cooper, S.M., this morn rag, and Inspector Hendrev applied for a remand mitil next Tuesday. . Mrß, F. O'Leary objected, stating that his client -was anxious to have the' matter disposed ot. Inspector Hendrey "stated that-it was m defendant's own interests that he made the application. He wanted to make further inauiries before asking that Edmunds be committed to a reformative institution. Mr OlLeary still ..pressed for a'hearing of the charge, which led the inspector to remark : "Very well. I will applv now to have him committed to Roto Roa." That, apparently, decided the issue, for the remand was without further discussion, defendant to be kept in custody in the meantime. " - . Turn straight to our hnlf-pago ad in this paper! It gives all of tl« big bargains at our great Men » Weai Week starting to-morrow.—Auckland Clothing and iDirajper-y Co.* < Mi' Morris H. Robinson, profession! photographer, announces that- he has opened a studio at the' Dresden rooms, Hardy-street. ~ ' ' .. Mi- R- P- Hudson will address the electors of" Motueka at the Marahau School on Monday next, and at Dovedale on Tuesday next. ■' , The doom of the tailor ! To-morrow, at our Men's Wear Week, we'll .ofter Men's stylish Tailored Boxed Suits—all made by' Samuels and Taylor, the Suit Specialists in' Wellington—fbr 60s each, and two Men's smart Neglige Shirts lor nothing. Better than most £5 5s tailormade suits.— Clothing and Drapery Co.*