LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 12 April 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Conciliation Court was to have sat in Nelson to-day to bear the watersiders dispute, but the sitting has been indefinitely postponed. The parlies concerned appeared before the Arbitration Court in Wellington and went, into the matter, and arranged that, if the Council sat, it would refer the dispute to the Arbitration Cuurl.

The death occurred at her residence, York Lodge, Cornvvall-slreet, Musterton, on Saturday evening, of .Mrs Wallet Perrv, a, very old resident oi the district. Mrs Perry was the eldest daughter oi the late Mr Charles Dixon, one of the pioneers of Masterton. She was married in 1865 and had reached the advanced age. of 83 years. She was believed lo be Ihe oldest lady resident in Masterton. Her husband died eight years ago. She was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of relatives and friends for her sterling character Und her kindly disposition, which endeared her to ah. Shu was well known for helping those in distress, and many, especially in the early days of Masterton, will never forget kindnesses extended to them. Airs Perry leaves three sons—Messrs Charles Perry. Ernest- Perry, and Hugh Perry (Masterton)/ and six daughters—Mes(larnes .). IV. Gordon (Napier), A. Campbell (Masterton), P. L. Hollings, and H. L. Blighting (Wellington), and Aliases Minnie Perry (.Masterton) anil Ida Perry (Nelson). Tiie Minister, for Education jstaled yesterday that school teachers were taking the oath of allegiance. So far there had been no refusals.—Press Association.

Sir R. Heaton Rhodes (Minister of Defence) stated in Christchurch recently that tho number of war medals issued up to 3ist Marcli last was 140,136, made up as followsl9l4-15 Star, 25,985; British War Medal. 85,096; Victory Medal, 2905. Of the total number, 293 Stars and 2452 War and Victory Medals had been returned unclaimed. In addition, about 2000 medals could not bo despatched until an address for each was available. The number of plaques despatched up to 31st March was 15,200, and 1200 were being despatched this month to the High Commissioner for distribution to next-of-kin in .the United Kingdom. There were approximately 2200 plaques yet to be distributed. The issue of Ruminated certificates had, up to the present, been con|fned to men who served honourably, with'.the Expeditionary Force, They were intended’originall Us discharge certificates, and were, i therefore, not issued to the ifext-of-kin ofj those who died on service. It had now been approved that this certificate, with ‘ certain necessary alterations, should be issued to the next-of-kin oi fmen who died while on service or, in the Dominion as a result of war service prior to receiving such certificate., T

The Policy-holders of. the A.M.P. Society in New Zealand are now so numerous that the extract from the Society's 73rd annual report, appearing in our advertising columns, mush, he of interest to many of our readers.,'The divisible surplus in the Ordinary Department, after making unusually large reserves, is nearly a million and a half, providing reversionary additions to policies of over two millions and a half. Over £48,000 is also to be distributed among Industrial Department policy-holders, been divided since the establishment of the Society in 1849. A

Tomorrow’s special! Big selection of ladies’’ stylish trimmed model hats 355. -See the window of them. Auckland (."lothing and Drapery Co.* The Secretary Nelson Provincial Fruitgrowers’ Council desires us to draw special attention to an advertisement in this issue urging shippers from Nelson and Motueka to get away as much as possible of Their fruit, on Tuesday 18th irist,, so that the Anchor Co. may be enabled to carry the remainder on Thursday 20 th ins I. Thursday’s boat will be the last opportunity for the Zealandic, which is likely to start loading a day earlier than previously anticipated.

To-morrow! AI the April bargain rally! Boys’ (weed sports suits 22/6, 27/6. 32/6, 35/-, 37/6. Boys’ and youths fawn gabardine shower coats 15/-, 17/6, and 10/6. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* Tlio N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., notify that an extra wool sale will bo held at Wellington on 25th May next. Growers desiring to offer their clips are advised to forward! them to the company before Isth May.

To-morrow! Wool sale continued! Beautiful 4 ply “Wolsey” knitting wool, black white an huge range, of colours, 7s 6d pound. Is double size. 2 ounce skein. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.'*

To-morrow! The balance of those beautiful silk ribb'ffns—while and col-rurs—/-inch to ]/-incli. 2d, 3d and 4d yard. 2 inch 6d yard; inch, 9d yard. Hurry or you’ll miss them. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*, The beauty of “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help is, that while it washes clothes spotlessly clean, it cannot injure the daintiest fabric. 8. Bromiley and Son, agents for “No-Rubbing-”*

To-morrow ! At the Bargain Rally ! ! Ladies’ beautiful knitted wool dresses 57s 6d, 49s 6d, 59s 6d, 69s 6d, 79s 6d. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Bargains for men to-morrow! Men’s splendid fawn gabardine rain coats—check lined —30s and 455. Men’s smart warm sweater coats—grey 10s 6d each, navy and brown 15s each. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*/