LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 10 April 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Waimea County Council proportion of the expense of erecting an overhead biidgc at" the Annesbrook Railway crossing is between £SOO an £6OO. The matter was briefly mentioned at the meeting ot tho Council last week, when the Clerk slated that%ucb a, sum could not bo paid without making provision for it on the estimates. The reported remarks of the clerk made it appeal’ that it was too late to make ' provision for the money on this year’s estimates, but this is not correct. The estimates arc to be considered at a special, meeting of the Council next month, when no doubt the matter will be given consideration.

An example of the audacity of hawks lias just occurred in a central part of Wyndham (says the Herald). iSomo raw meat bones had been put down in a fowl run ,aiul the sharp eye of the hawk detected these. As the bird descended, the fowls made such a commotion as to attract attention, and the owner, on going to make investigations, found the hawk banqueting cn the moat. It is seldom that a hawk is seen In a township.

The Scandinavians of Mauriceville celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their arrival in New Zealand on Monday. It is about 50 years ago, also, since the first Scandinavian arrived at Palmerston North.

“Any borer?” questioned a lady at an auction sale at Wellington. “Any borer goes with it,” replied the auctioneer, as he knocked down the article, amidst laughter.

A Flood of Ribbons ! Wholesale Stock ot Glorious Silk Ribbons' —white and leading shades— bought at our own price. To-monow, the rush will start. Nos. 3,5, and 9 (Winch to 11-inch) 2d, 3d, and Id yard. No. 16 (2-inch) 6d yard, and No. 22 (21,-inch) 9d yard.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Elsewhere in this issue is tho notice of Alias Estelle Bcere, who intends opening in Nelson a School of Dancing, under Vice-regal patronage, beginning shortly after Easter. The school will be under tho personal direction <?f Miss Beere, and in charge of Miss Alma Henderson. Modem bailroom, ballot, and solo dancing will oe sought, and for the prospectus intending pupils and guardians should applv to ’The Studio, 76 Hill-street, WoifimMon. For local inquiries ’phono 517* "

To-morrow! Women’s All Wool Black Cashmere Hose 2s lid pair, at the April Bargain Rally.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Raster Holidays! Fine selection of travelling bags and requisites of all kinds at special reduced prices. R. Snodgrass and Sons.*

A dance will lie held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Richmond, to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock.

Road our Half Page Ad, this paper for sensational Easter Specials at the April Bargain Rally.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Tinsel pot cleaners, fresh shipment now landed. K. Snodgrass and Sons.* Air A. Gould announces the following auction sales; —To-morrow, pit 1 p.m.. the residential property, furniture etc., of Mr J. D. Moriarty, at the residence. Bridge-street, opposite Snter Art Gallery; Wednesday next, at 10.30. at tho Rooms, Hardy-street, pair black carriage; horses, by order holder bill of sale. British salad sets, salad bowls, fruit dishes, etc. A fine lot. R. Snodgrass and Sons.*

Head it Now! Half Page Ad. tins paper. Full details big Easter Specials at the April Bargain Rally.—Auckland Clothing ami Drapery Co,* The beauty of “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help is, That while it washes dollies spotlessly clean, it cannot injure, the daintiest fabric. S. Bromilcy and Bon, agents for “No-Rubbing.”* Easter gifts to suit all people and pockets at R. Snodgrass and Sons.*

Emma's mail cars leave Nelson for Motueka and Takaka daily, from the Booking Office, 29 Hardy Street, (’phone 527), at 7.30 and 8 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m.. Leave Takaka for Nelson at 7.45 a.m. and Motueka for Nelson at 10 a.m and 10.45 a.m., arriving In Nelson noon and I p.m. DAWSON’S. Reefton, the leading hotel on the West Coast. Patronised by HE;!! the Prince of Wales. Francis B. Stailard, Proprietor.*'

A party of deerstalkers who returned yesterday after spending eight days at Tophuuse, report good sport in that district, though the heads obtained are only fair, the bes(, being a ten-pointer. One of the party told a -Mail reporter that, indiscriminate shooting ot deer has been going on, as no less than eight does and fawns, shot within the last few days were found in the vicinity of tho river bed. It is understood that the matter lias been reported to tho. Acclimatisation .Society. It was also stated that paradise ducks were seen in great numbers, while, grey ducks were (airly plentiful. Numerous quail were also seen. The weather during the eight days was delightful, and the party speak in terms of high praise of the localilly as a holiday resort.

The congregation of St. Andrew's (i’resbyterian) Church. Wellington, has m hand a scheme for building a fine fciTO-concretc church to replace tho historic structure that was destroyed by fire some months ago. The Minister, tho. Rev. S. Robertson Orr slated that the new building when completed would be not. only a splendid monument to tho foundation of Rrc.sbytorianism in Wellington, but also prominent among the public buildings of that city.

The Lancet recently recalled the fact that as long ago as November, 1919, Dr Brownlee prophesied the recent influenza epidemic in England. Ho presented a periodicity curve which showed that a recrudescence is approximately 33 weeks, but if an epidemic falls duo in the autumn it usually fails to materialise. The present confirmation of Dr Brownlee's expectations is of great importance because be is a pioneer in a, new branch of science—the study of the periodicity of disease. It needs scarcely bo said that Ids views have found critics as well as friends.

The mooting of the Returned Soldiers’ Association in connection with Poppy Day will ho hold on Wednesday night in the institute, not the. Council Chambers, as previously advertised.

A tribute to the honesty of residents of Grey town was paid by counsel in tho course of an action in the Supreme Court at Mastcrton. A witness stated that he and the staff simply Avalked out of the shop and went homo to lunch without locking up. “You just walk out and lea ve the shop open; the people of Grev town arc honest,” remarked counsel.

The Nelson Silver Band gave a most enjoyable concert in the Theatre Royal last evening, when there was a good attendance' of the public. The Band played well, especially Sergeant H. F. Vincent, who rendered the Lost Chord and Australis in fine stylo. Tho next concert will !m given on Sunday, April 23rd. The hand of the 2nd Canterbury Regiment gave a, very enjoyable sacred concert in the Empire Theatre last evening. The vocal itenfs rendered by Miss Bell and Mr Huggins were both encored and were much appreciated by ‘he audience. Bandsman R. Whitwcll gave a soprano cornet solo which was much enjoyed. Among the items played by the band was the contest selection “Parsifal.” The concerts will be continued every fortnight during the wilder months and arrangements arc being made, so that the public can be assured of a first-class programme at each concert.

Tim ordinary fortnightlyl meeting of the Nelson City Council will bo held on Wednesday, this week, on account of the holidays.

A Ribbon Riot! We’ll stagger the trade to-morrow by throwing out a warehouse stock of Glorious Silk Ribbons—white and colours—-at sillier prices than before the war —i-inch to P-iiK'h, 2d, 3d, and Id yard; 2-in eh 6d yard. Get in early.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Cb.* Lots of fun at the fancy dress hockey match between Rivals and The Boys on football ground, Takaka, on Wednesday next, commencing 3 p.m. Admission Is.* 400 and 209 gallon iron tanks for sale. B. Snodgrass and Sons.* We’ll Paralyse the Ribbon Trade Tomorrow! Huge Wholesale Stock of Glorious Silk Ribbons,, absolutely thrown awav. White and, 1 leading! shades, No. 3,5, and 9 (i-inch to Uinch), 2d, 3d, and) 4d yard; 2-mch 6d Vi.rd; 21-inch 9d yard. Hustle if you want any.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Attention is drawn to the particulars of the special services at All Saint’s Vanguard Street, this week (Holy week).

Perfect cooking utensils—Pyrex glass—in'nil styles. K. Snodgrass and Sons, direct importers.*

Flattened Out! The Ribbon Trade. To-morrow we’ll fire out five miles of Glorious Silk just bought at our own price. In white and leading shades. No. 3,5, and 9 (i-mch to Is- - 2d, 3d, and 4d yard. No. 16 (2iuch) Gd yard ; No. 22 (21-inch) 9d yd. Most astounding ribbon sale for seven years—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* To-morrow! At tho April Bargain Rallv. Strong Striped Flannelette, Is Ud yard ; Women’s All Wool Black Cashmere Hose 2s Ud pah’. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*