LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, Issue LIV, 19 February 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Luri'lnna, which has been declared a noxioiij. weed, i s a beautiful flowering «lm»b, which has overrun mo»j> of the Hopical islands ’’U the Pacific. T$ is whited ‘iimj (lie plant* is ito ho found in ornamental gardens in Now Zealand, unt that there is a danger of the northern part of Clio Dominion being overrun. Attention is drawn to Airs AnsticeV* new advertisement on tho third page of this issue ro homo furnishing®. The pick of the bargains!! 54 inch beautiful Tailors’ Navy Costume Serges all wool, reliable dyes— los 6'd. 12s 6d. 14s 6<l. 19s 6d yard, at the Huge Sale .‘darting soon. Never again at the prices.—Auckland 'Clothing and IXrap Cry Co.* Attention is drawn to Airs Anstice’s new ndvertiseinrnt on the sixth page of this issue, re, men’s half-hose.

The Mayor (Mr W. W. Shodgras-j is confined to his room by an attack of influenza. Mir .Snodgrass 'bad' been absent in Christchurch for «- few days, and returned lu Nelso n , yesterday. A Uannevirke Press telegram states that the .ratepayer* yesterday carried a, poll by a. big majority to raise £25,C00 for Die niunici pads itu n! of the loca.l gasworks. 'there was a temporary hold-up on tile electric trams at Auckland this morning. It is stated that a conductor was dismissed during the recent curtailment of the service on air allegation that lie neglected to collect the fares on a. short section. Oilier ■employees resented such summary action, ami the service was suspended until.' the man was reinstated, pending an .investigation into the merits of the case.—-Press A - socia t ion.

Welcome rain is balling in Central Otago, where the position was becoming serious, states a Press Association wire. The Telegraph Ollice advises that the following vessel* are within wireless range to-day:—Of A waned : Mokoia, E. K. (sterling, Northumberland. Of Auckland: Kent, Arahura.. Alonowai. Of Wellington tPatecma, Mararoa, Wa ■ bine, Manuka, Sussex, Waikawa. Of Chatham*: Kent, Rimutaka. A bougainvillea growing at Mr. A. Roe’s, in Bridge-street East, is aitraiting much attention,. being a blaze of colour, That this plant, a. perennial, does well in Nelson is conclusively proved by what is to lie observed at Mr. Dee's. It is a strong grower, and remains in. bloom for weeks. There- is also a bougainvillea, at a residence in Grove street, which ha« found' congenial conditions, and is flowering well,

Dr. 'i illyrud. of Sydney, who is to ■lrctnro an “Blight Contra I*’ at the .School of Manic to-night. paid a, vidfe to the orchard districts vesterdav.

Idle Hisi top <ii Wellington (Dr. Snrctt), who was invited to attend the Lambeth Conference, fi.ndi-v tliat lie will be unable to visit England for the purpose.

Tii,o Education Department .states tliat it is quite illegal for Education. Boards to relievo guarantors of the conditions of their bonds entered. 1 into ni respect of women students ait train* ing colleges when such students marry. This decision .tides not prevent students marrying, but bolds the guarantors lialr e for the refund) of moneys paid by .the Government, and for which students are not returning to the State, in teaching service, the stipulated cfj'ui valent. Mr Clayton, bee Taimer, of Mount Peel, has recently sold' out his hives and 1 plan':. The season, say, Mr Clayton, has been an excellent one for honey, and' the yield at Mount:. Peel from the £OO hives this year would' be about, 20 tons. This could easily |,o disposed of a,t £7O per ton. ’How Americans bill each other in accidents—in the 19 months Americans were fighting in Prance they lost just over 50,000 men killed. In the same period 126,000 men, women and children wee© killed' by “accidents,” in America. The best yet! ! The Glorious Wide Silk Ribbons just bought up Noilth —rti plain colours and floral designs. All to go at absurd prices at the Huge Sale starting soon. Wait for it.— Auckland Clothing and' Drapery Co-*'

The Government, through,' the Land Purchase Controller, Wellington, have just completed negotiations for the purchase, of the available sections of the “Blue Glen” .station). the property of 'Messrs Kerr Bros,. Tvikiwa. The sale wa saffectnl through the agency of the Nelson Farmers C0.0p., Ltd, 7s 6d for a Man’s Rain. Coat*, at the Huge Sale of Auckland shocks, in a few days’ time. Hundreds of other bargains. Watch out for, foil details- — Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Atteutic.ru is draw,* to the amended , notice iu connection! with the election, for a, City Councillor Watch out for prices ! Thumping bar' gainvs in Men's and' Boys’ Clothing and 1 .Mercery at the Huge Sale of Auckland wholesale stock in a few days. Biggest Bargain scramble known in Nelson,— Auckland Clothing aad Drapery Co-*' Household Drapery will soon lie as ■dear as fire !! A the Huge .Sale of the Auckland wholesale stocks at H,n _ early date we’ll offer thumping bargains m beautiful Satin Damasks, Sheetings etcWaif for prices.—Auckland Clothmg and .Drapery Co-* See Window Disnl'ay of Nelson College Grev ITo-e. Caps, Belts. Straw Hats a-nd College Hat TVmdk.—New Zealand Clothing factory. Mr A. Gould will hold im auction vrfo of fihrnitn.ro and effects, in the •estate of the late Mrs. Askew, on Tuesday next, at 7.30 >m. Here’s a, hoc one ! 1 Dainty Chinese Hand Made Lace Insertions, 6d yard, at the Huge Sale of Auckland Wholesale Stocks rn a few days. Hun - * (beds of other staggering bargains.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery 'Jo-*

The Slaver of Gisborne has telegraphed: to the Premier protesting against the non-indus’ojV of historic Poverty Tkiy in the Pvinco of Wales s iam\ Who will gel it? One Ladies’ bcauti fill Knitted Si’k Sport* Coat at 15s, at the Huge Sale of Auckland wholesale stocks in a few days’. Ladies’ stylish IXdaiirette Blouses 6s 6d each. Worth double. —Auckland Clothing n:l d t),ra jiery &o* College Outfitting? Straw Hats College Banda. College Ties. College Hose —Complete College Outfitters: how Zealand Clothing Factory.* Nelson College Crey Hose the cor'■net shade and style for new uniform. Full stocks in all sizes.—Now Zealand Clothing Factory* ' Deo and Rons’ old 'Scotch house are again to simd. regular shipments of Suitings. For VO seasons they sei\cd us well Our Tailoring System is worth your consideration.* We never had such a big shown'" of Boots and Shoes. We saw the shortage coming, You’ll save money hme : our prices are six months old. Come and .see at Dee and Sous’.* Those who buy Men’s and Boys’ Clothes now at Deo and Sons’ _ will save monev. Prices are going higher, so we advise you to get hr now on our old prices; later goods will he scarcer and dearer.* “Tliinker” Brand Writing TabVa, “Thinker” School Hxercise Books, :t#l “Thinker” Pictorial No to Book a—ideal stationery for every home and child. All storekeepers and g f ationerfl.*

The constable on duty last night found' a. man in a helpless state ot ■drunkenness asleep ins a doorway. He was placed in the lock-up, and this morning Mr W. Uck, J.P.. presiding at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, remanded the man, who was not. in- a fit state to appear to answer a charge of dHmkenness until Monday, for medical; treatment. The map. is a. stranger to Nelson, and has, been here only a few chavs.

Mr F. M. White. of the Nelson branch of the Bank of New, South Wale*, has. been transferred, temi»orarily,' to- tire Hawera. branch, and l left by fco'-day’s steamer. Mr White’s new sphere of duties, alter relief work at Haw era, has not yet been determined.