LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue LIII, 10 November 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It is the iuibntioijj of the .Red Cross workers and contributors in thi 8 district to present the hon. secretary of the fluid, Miss Julie A. Tomlinson, with a signed address in' recognition o; her services. The presentation will take place at the School of Music on Saturday afternoon next, the 15th inst., the day and hour being ichosen to suit the convenience of the large number in, the country districts who are joining itm the testimonial. All. who have signed the address are invited to be present, ami it is anticipated that there will be a large gathering. As the Testimonial Committee have become aware that a number desiring to do eo have not had an opportunity of signing the address, it has been arranged that signatures will be taken at the Colon iot office up to to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, and after that date at the office of Messrs Glasgow, Hayes, and Kont.

A,n Auckland Press message states that the men and most of the choir of St. Matthew’s Anglican. Church absented themselves from service _on Sunday evening as a protest against the ignoring of the- wishes expressed 1 by a very largely signed petition in which the .congregation , asked for the appointment of Bev. Jasper ■Calder, e-urate of the Church, as vicar in succession to Rev. Gilland'. They decided to maintain this attitude Until the return of Rev. 'Calder, who us at presen iai. he Soub.

The Telegraph- Office advises that the following vessels are within wireless range of Wellington: Manuka, '.Manama, JMneraki, iPateena, Hi vein na Karamea, Hororata, Tofua, Tropic. Of Cbathams; Nil. Of Awarua; Tahiti.

A lad named Spiers, son of Mr \ • Spiers, while practising in a gymnasium on Saturday, fell and sustained injuries which will iiccossitutu him hi\ihg up for a few weeks.

Mr J. A. Matheson, touring manager for To ivoa Returned Soldier Entertainers, a troupe of “diggers” who have been.’ touring the Dominion with great success since duly last, is present .m Nelson arranging for the -Jocal season.

A representative gathering of portal recently met in the Chief lost Office'to make a presentation of a silver teaixit and butter knife to Mr W. Reed on the occasion of lus marriage. Mr C rocoit, (Chief Postmaster), in a h»'h»y little speech, refeiTedi to the recipients good qualities ®n offiem > V behalf of the staff extended to Mr Retd and his bride their lusutiest iongcalulations and best, wnsbes fw? the U.ln-. Mr Beedl suitably replied, and vas given three- hearty cheers, and anot.mr three for Mrs Reed. „ *T meeting of the General in connecticn with .the. War Memorial will be held, to-morrow evening at » o’clock.

Meosm Cann and Waite,, will iioki ,a clearing sale at Takaka on Ihursday, November 15th on account of r Y y .C. Fauahelle; also valuable freehold properties on account of Mr G. ■Stent.

The Final Flutter! Sale of son’* Stock ends on Saturday. 'Mercerised Knitted Spm*s 25s 6d • Dainty Voile Frocks, 16s 6d and 253 sd. Auckland (Nothing and Drapery Co.*

Attention is called to an important announcement, relating to the amend incut in the Electoral .Act. The advertisement appears in our adt Using columns, and has leteience the General Election, lyia.

Just arrived! 31 and 6-mch Boned Petersham for the new Ingh-waisWd ekirie, in black and* white. A b*K booir to dressmakers.— Auckland Cloth ing and Drapery Co.*

AW members of the Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are reques te attend practice thi s evening at / o’clock sharp.

The Final Flutter! On Saturday-..ale of fcitocfc .ends. Maae Tu.ssor e -Si’-k Shi rite (with bands) 12s 6d: Men’s Bathing Costumes 2a IW, 3s 6d, 3s lid.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

The adjourned meeting of the Temperance Hall Tmet will be held m -'be Rechabite Hall to-night.

The Final Flutter! Saturday is tue las t . day of Sale oi Hendemoi« s Steca 80-inch Whito Twill SheeUng 5s 114 and 4s 6 d yard; Table Damask 2* Ad, 3s 6d, 3s lid', to 6s 9d yank - -Aiukland Clothing and Drapery Co.

The Final Flutter! Sale ends on Saturday. 45-inch Embroidered oi 6 Flouncing Aa lid yard; 40-i-teh genuine “Giuv’s” Nurses’ Cloth Is lid jai Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.

A prosperous man attributes his sueto ability. When he hits the bumps it’s hard Auric Deo and Som clothes and boots uipko you look pi *. porutis 5 no lull'd luck boi‘o•

Activity is the law of growth; effort the only means of improvement. Dee and hems are active making a big effort giving better clothes system, quality goods is out, standpoint.

The world needs more men who have opinions, not mere symptoms Dee ami Sons have strong opinions. Y °“ do better in quality Footweai than see our ..new lot.*

Many Nelson grocers would make excellent members oi Parliament; he l ifc wouldi be a distinct national loss take them from then- present. positions while they are s« busy supplying fami lies with the pure “Golden Soap, “Golden Ride” Candles’" golden Rule Tea,” “Golden Hute” Writing Tablets, “Keep Smiling ' How Polish, famoua “No Robbuw t*«ndrv Help.