LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 18, 23 January 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Telegraph Department advises that the Maori, Maravoa, Moeraki, Tarawera, Kent, Port Lytelton, Suevic, and Kaituna were within wireless range of Wellington to-day. .. .What 'are inch doing , for clothes .. is answered ;.by' Deer and '•■Spns, Order one of''ctir hart hind-mada Tailored Suite, and: keep'it dor. . special wear,. and it will lasi-you lor years; ’ and 'have also orie of oar go-between Tailored‘Box Suits, ' 70s to 85s. These savb your best Shit,; and:tKey-'look*smart,' wea-t and 1 fit well. This ■ 'Dee • way/of helping men ikeep...down;'the ln’ah cost; of living. It’s > a.eure»way «of saving a few pounds a;'-y©W. W© can prove. it, eo ■ give ua two minuses jvi|t to show how - well we ■A>va- :f^!lvei -'the : ■ problem. It’s , a money-saving i proposition ■ at * Deo and

The interesting fact has come to light that since the : abandonment of the armistice two lodgments' of gold have been deposited with one of the local banks (says the Poverty Bay Herald). In one case the accumulation of sovereigns was of quite a substantial amount and from what can be ascertained the “hoard” had been secreted in the chim-’ ney of the owner’s house for safe, keeping. In the second case the “pile of gold was of similar amount, and had been kept in the proverbial stocking.

Some time ago it was arranged that tho Nelson Acclimatisation Society should procure some pheasant eggs for hatching. Nothing more was heard of the matter till a day or two ago, when a number of eggs arrived from Auckland. Mr W. laddie mentioned the matter at last night’s meting of the Nelson Egg Circle, when Mr W. Bateman offered to incubate the eggs.

The question of modern facilities in New Zealand for training youths for the naval service was th© subject of a resolution by the Auckland branch of the Navy League at its last meeting. In’ veiew of the Prime Minister’s visit to England," it suggested that Mr. Massey should arrange with the Imperial Naval authorities for the establishment in New Zealand waters of two suitable war vessels to be used as trainships. This resolution was communicated to the Prime Minister, who replied' that the suggestion will 1 be carefully considered when the Dominion*# naval policy is under review during his visit to the United Kingdom. .

No m.ore serious indictment of the inefficiency of .he detective force could bo made (says the Melbourne Age) than the, actual results of its work as disclosed in the monthly returns to the Chief Secretary. The return for December shows that the number of crimes reported during that month was 683. whilst arrests were effected in respect of only 48 cases. In 45 cases no offence was disclosed as a result of investigation, and the number of crimes that has gone undetected in a single month is 690.

While bathing off Sirius Cove beach, Mosman, recently, says a Sydney paper, .Richard Simpson, aged 13 years, who had been bathing only for a few minutes in a few feet of water, was attacked by a 12ft. shark, which tore such, a gaping wound,' in his right thigh that lie died almost immediately.

One of the most curious results of the recent extension of office work among women is the institution of the dress raffle, says a London writer. In some large business houses, where many women are employed, there are three or four raffles a week, with tickets running flora 3d to Is. . Thus, a set of furs may be raffled for Is a chance,' two blouses for 9d a ticket, a pair of silk stockings for 3d, _ There is no obligation to take part in the riffle, but there is some social pressure. Girls who are not strong-minded enough to resist may find they have spent several .shillings in a week, with no return. Often winning is almost as unsatisfactory as losing. It is not the most becoming hats or the prettiest gowns which find their wav into a raffle. Altogether, the dress raffle is a thoroughly undesirable innovation in office life.

The difference between the Australian climate and that of New Zealand is shown by the anouncement that Japanese umbrellas have been a - feature of the seaside resorts in Australia this season. Girls in elaborate bathing costumes, pretty kimonos ,and with Japanese umbrellas, make picturesque groups on the seashores ,and add much to the gaiety of the scene. Taper umbrellas would have a very poor chance of life in the “gentle zephyrs” which prevail in, this country, and the bathing suits are more noticeable by being practical and serviceable than beautiful. . Some more elaborate caps are seen, here, however, and the scarlet, green, or mauve head dresses are a great improvement on the old rubber-coloured ones, which were formerly the. only kind procurable.

Tho point as to whether small dances for which a charge is made for admission are subject to the amusement tax hag been exercising the minds of some* dancing enthusiasts in Auckland (says the Herald) Jn order to clear the matter' dp an inquiry was made of the chief of the amusement, tax section of the Stamp Office tin Wellington.; _ A repjv has now been received to the effect that if an entertainment is a dance simply it is exempt from taxation. The intimation is added that if it should happen that different persons should sing a song or-two at a dance that would not cause the exemption to .be forfeited.

Apparently there is much to. be deplored in the manners of Mastertow youths, for the Wairarapa Age complains that' they have respect neither for age, sex, nor individuals, Hobblede-hovs-—-the freaks who are just cultivating a little fluffy material over the upper Ups—may be seen loitering about the billiard rooms, smoking and expectorating PU J l ¥ 1 tp w‘ They desecrate the Sabbath by shoot ing and' other occupations, make offensive remarks to ladies and S’ thp street play two-up. address their enUversby . Christian■ names, and otherwise conduct thein se l ves as th00"li Lv -had- He™- W*" 1 pSA or 'teachers. Whether W result of defect® m our a* tern or la'U o! parental control, it is iSLSbfc to say, *Wit i* a reproach noon out,citizenship, and a of the colonial character that is very muoltobe deplored. -The .proposal Qf SS New Zealand Educational Institute to compel the attendance of^outh^at continuation , schools. reached the age of <IS is a good one. II onlv ddscipline and self-respect can be "Sued i P n*o “■ vice >ill be rendered the . State. A special badge of honour Vto lie issued* by the Australian Defence Department to the wives and fibers of all Australian soldiers who have been killed on active service, or who have died, as a result of war service ; Jbe badge consists of a band ? £ three inches loiig and 2i inchesJ broad which is suspended from a thin snvei S ; s o that H can be easily pinned to a dress or blouse. The nsing-sim, badge of the Commonwealth Military Forces in colours of gold, purple, and silver, is woven into the .silken band, and the design is completed, by two sprays of golden wattle floW«s, artistically arranged. Beneath the badge in gold letters are the words; ‘‘For Australia. The ends ol the silk band are caught up in a second silver bar. to which will be attached a seven-pointed star for each soldier. ,in the family who has made the supreme sacrifice. It was stated’ bv Die Federal, Minister of JJefence a y few clays ago thebadges were now in course of manufataire, and issues would commence 'n about two months’ time. Senator, Pearce added that the badge would ‘doubtless be cherished • by* 1 those to whom it, was awarded.- Themothers And wives' who had given their-'.nearest and dearest to tight in' the great war- had y specially earned the sympathy and admiration of their’-fellow-citizens. ■ . ■

Everyone tirgedi to sing their > cheeriest songs now that tho war is over and the flu flying quickly away 5 and oh! the joy of it, “No Rtibhinpr” Laundry Help; pow,obtainable, from'all Rores at Is .par padkpl, containing. stiffJsient ... for «®y«n weekly' w«jhin> *" ■ ■, r

In reference to a correspondent’s request for information the anfc pest, “Constant Reader” writes:— It is very easy to get rid of the ant pest. Take ordinary kerosene and saturate their tracks, which can be easily detected, also saturate, the ground round their haunts, After a few applications they will alii disappear. It is worth while trying, and in every case is successful..” Akotlher correspondent' suggests painting turpentine. A third correspondent writes:—..ln this evening’s Mail I read of the ant pest. At' one time our house was full of them, but by using the following mixture we have quite got rid of them; also others who we have told have quite got rid of them:—X largo cup of sugar; 1 heaped teaspoon of borax; { cup of water. Bring all to the boil, and when cold place in shallow tins, and they will eat it and toon die. Care should bo taken, noi- to more borax than stated, or they will mot eat it.”

A well-attended meeting of the Nelson Egg Circle was held last evening, Mr F. Lock presiding, when a lengthy discussion took pace regarding the working of the Circle, it being finally agreed that Urn arrangements at present existing continue till the end. of the financial year, in April. Messrs J. Whitford and B. Lane were elected to, fill vacancies on the Committee, and Mr B. Neale was appointed auditor. It was decided to make a complaint to Wellington agents of the dirty state in whicn crates are sometimes returned. Various members emphasised the necessity for putting on. the market onlj eggs that were quite fresh, otherwise the name of the Circle suffered, and the highest* prices were not secured l . Proposals for extending the scope of the Circle were outlined and will come up for further consideration.

A child was killed at iSpringlahds, near Blenheim, in remarkable circumstances last week. The victim was a 1 17-month-old boy named Leslie Vincent Bugler, whose parents reside in Ward street, The deceased was in charge of his elder brother, and' was being wheeled about in a push cart while his brother was delivering newspapers. A horse and) trap were left on the side of tliA. road, the wheel being secured and the reins tied. The child was left in his pushcart near the horse and trap while the elder boy de-y, lievered a paper near by. The paper was thrown over the gate in the usual way, but the wind caught it tnd carried it near the horse and trap, The horse became startled and bolted! towards the child, striking him on tho forehead andl knocking him out of the push-cart. The wheel of the trap apparently passed over the child shead 1 , inflicting severe injury. Death was .instantaneous.

Speaking of the efforts that are being made in several quarters to persuade Christchurch citizens to take a more active , part in welcoming returned soldiers Colonel Chaffc-y, commanding Canterbury military, district, informed a rcpiesenunve of the Lyttelton Times on Saturday , that he was, strongly opossd to any such proceedings, because lie considered that it would not be possible to g.ye a full measure of .welcome to both large and small returning drafts. , WIV- he. .advocated was that no pub|ic welcome should be. given until all soldiers had returned, when monster processions and such like could be held of all soldiers who had been on active service since wait first broke out. Tins was the only fair and reasonable way that the. public could show ts appreciation for all that/the ,soldiers had done. Colonel Chaffey added that he was convinced that the soldier on returning to New Zealand did not wish for any public receptions or welcomes. “All he wants,” said the Colonel, “is to go straight to his home.’' Continuing, Colonel Chaff ey stated that he believed that nothing was too good to give to the soldier as a mark of appreciation of all that he had gene through, but to expect the public to turn up in large numbers on each occasion that a returning draft arrived, no matter whether there be a hundred men or five men on board was not to be expected. j