LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, 21 May 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Messrs T. S. v Edwards and C. E. Sainsbury, J's.P., a second offender for drunkenness was convicted and fined ss.

On Sunday afternoon.'two men amused themselves on the WiaU'apuaka Road at the foot of Gentle Annie, by firing about a dozen 'rifle shots, presumably on to the surrounding hills. As these hills are thickly stocked with sheep, cattle a,n<i horses, such action by. so-called sportsmen is hard' to understand. The same thing happened in the same place on e Sunday afternoon- last winter, and by tho same person, who is well known to the fanners concerned. ■ It is to be hoped that this will not happen again,-as police action will be taken, and an explanation of such a- foolish act demanded.

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"They're all like my wife—they havs got nothing to say in public, but plenty to say at nome," said, a speaker at the meeting of croquet players- and bowlers in the 'Manawatu district, when the ladies were showing some reluctance to speak on a deputation. "\ i { s a thing your wife is not' here !" eaid another mere man.

A N.E. gale, accompanied by rain squalls, blew all day yesterday and well into the evening, when it moderated. A heavy sea was running in the bay, and the waves dashed with much violence < against the Rocks Road wall, damaging the footpath near Tahuna. Humid conditions prevail to-day, and the we /.her does not appear to be settled.

"Do you consider that is fair?' queried a man of the city solicitor when he was fined \by Mr 1.. G. Reid, S.M., v in the Magistrate's Court the other day, says the Times, with allowing stock to wander. "If you like to argue, I will make the fine heavier," said the magistrate, sharply. "Anyhow, I hardly think it is fair," continued accused. Again the magistrate reminded the grumbling . one that he would raise the fine if- he. liked. "Anyhow, what does ( it come to," continued the defendant' insolently to the Bench, "I want to get away quick and lively?" The Bench again advised defendant to keep quiet, or he would commit him for contempt of court. Defendant appeared awed, and sullenly left the court.

The rabbit-trapper is having a good i innings with the splendid season, com- < bined with exceptional prices, as £1 per day is only looked upon as a very or- ' dinary remuneration, and over £2 a d&jr is by no means a singular occurrence - , (writes the Mandcville correspondent of the Mataura Ensign). As each trapping season conies round, there always appears to be plenty oi ra.bbits, in spite empoisoning and the enormous quantity destroyed bv the various natural enemies of the bunny. It appears) that .while no trapping " and systematic poisoning will undoubtedly j work' on rough country. the poisoning without trapping on cultivated.'. lands will not) keep the rabbit in check. Perhaps the present is uo't the most opportune time, however, to destroy' the rabbit m such' a way as to 'bo -unable to utilise the carcase for food purposes.

The first acknowledgment from prisoners of war in Germany to whom parcels were sent for Christmas has been received by Mrs Gunson, in her capacity as president of the Auckland Women's Patriotic League. The, acknowledgment, a postcard from a prisoner of war at Baden', is as follows.:—"1^ beg.to v acknowledge your parcel, dated October 4th 1916, with thanks from Private A. S" Monteith." Altogether, 30 parcels were sent, and it is hoped that other acknowledgmeits will come forward in due course. •-.' ' "

An officer, describing, hie trips j over the border line into the Holy Land, in; a letter to a friend in Sydney, refers, to the lack of rural; utilities i observed in Palestine. "The us\ial plough: team,he says; "is one old camel-hitched to. a plough fashioned out of ■»• bent stick. One turnout which took my fancy consisted of a boy who had a calf and a di? minutive donkey hooked up in pre-hia-toric manner with bits of old rag, string, and pieces of hide. The Bedouin homes do not present an inspiring sight ■ all the family herd together .in a sort of low tent, together with all the family pets, including the donkey—the» camels hump prevents him from sharing the same hospitality. An old woman offered me a drink of what an interpreter said was sheep's milk, and appeared to feel rather hurt when I declined. They" ■ are an awful race, and after feeing th'wn ) one is no longer caried away by the ros- - of the 'Arab and His Steed, _ or the 'Bedouin Love Song.' However, it is' a great treat to get out and gallop over the rolling downs after having over- a year in the heavy desert sand."'

r A motor-car standing in Dixon-street, Wellington, the other evening, opposite To Aro House suddenly burst into , names, and appeared to be doomed to ! destruction, says the Times. A cry of ["Fire!" —the alarm was rung—a dense crowd quickly gathered. With commendable promptitude two- taxi-drivers hasti ened up with their chemical fire-extm- ! guishei'Sj and just as the crowd in CttbaV- • street parted to allow' the fire'brigade i motor-engine to sweep round the Te Aro j House. corner, had succeeded in mastering the outburst, and saved a valuable < new car. -'' ;

Having been disturbed for three' nights by the howling of a dog, a lady resident , ot Symonds street, Auckland, who was in poor health, decided to end thetrouble on the fourth night. Accordingly, at 3.30 a.m., when the mournful howl again was heard l , she went- to the front gate armed with a piece of meat nicely seasoned with poison. As the dog rushed past her she threw the meat at it, but the animal, evidently thinking it was a stone,, refused to investigate the dainty morsel. The lady, not Wiinc to destroy any dog but the one t/ha* had annoyed her went out to try to recover the poisoned meat, and whilst) she was doing so a constable came along. He questioned the lady,.who toldl lum what she had done. The constable found the meat, *nd as a result, the lady was charged in the Police Court -with laying poison in a public place. The Rev. I< l , ft. Jeffreys appeared for defendant, and detailed the above facts, after which Mr Frazor, S.M., remarking that a howling dog at night was enough to d« v e anyone to desperation, ordered the defendant- to pay 7s costs. T> and A. Canadian' Corsets won't) rust', break or tear! ! D. and A. Corsets are unequalled) by any \ankce cowefc for charm; and comfort, 5» lid to «« g. See window display.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery 'Co.* Chaplain-Major Taylor will deliver a lecture at the Port Mission Sail to-night at 7.30, when he will give his experiences while on active service. The charge foi admission will be Is There shouhi be a largo attendance, and an opportunity is thus, afforded those" who were una'blo to be present at the Chaplain s entertaining- lectured in the Provincial Hall a fortnight ago. The second term of the Nelson .School of"'Music will commence on Monday, 29th inst. This is (British Corset Week ! Beauty's Contour CoTsots aro all British. Ihey aro perfect .fitting, comfortable corsets, at lower prices than Yankee corsets, 43 lid to 22s 6d.' See window display.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. A meeting of the Wakatu Football Club will be held at J. Macaulays rooms Hardy street, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at 8 o'clock. For the coursing meeting which takes place next Friday and Saturday at | the Maitai owners of greyhounds, are reminded that entries close witii the secretary to-morrow (Tuesday) night at 8 o'clock. A dance will be held at the Nelson Howin- Club's shed on Wednesday eyening, May 23. Bny British .Empire, Goods! ID. and 1 non-rustable Canadian Corsets- give longer wea T than any Yankee corset. &s lid to 13s 6d. .See -window displayThis is British Corset Week.—The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.