LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 25 November 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In reply to the telegram sent by Mr Atm ore yesterday on behalf of the Cawthron Institute, conveying an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit the Institute during his stay in Nelson, Mr Massey lias replied a 9 follows:---“Much appreciate invitation of Director and Trustees of Cawthron Institute, which I shall be glad to avail myself of, time permitting. I fear, however, that time will not permit of many appointments outside my public engagements already entered into.—VV. !'- Massey.” la an exhibition game of billiards at. Wellington McConachy made a break of 1182—a record for New Zealand billiards and the third highest ever recorded, Walter Lind rum’s 1417 last May being the best. At 116 McConachy lost the white ball and the remaining 1066 were made off the red. —Press Association. Mr Hopkins, who is shortly coining to Nelson to put the little final and professional touches of “kick” and “ginger” into the Nelson Carnival, is full of enthusiasm over the great mardi gras carnival functions at New Orleans. This is the greatest thing of its kind m Ihe world, tourists going; from all parts of the world to see it. The business done during the parts of the day when the shops are open is said to be enormous. During the afternoons and evenings everyone is absolutely en fete and carnival reigns supreme. The greatest excitement is naturally tiie election and crowning of the queen of the carnival. To be nominated for election even is considered a great honour ,and it generally happens that there have to be a number of minor elections to determine who shall be the final, candidates for the great honour. If Mr Hopkins only introduces a quarter of the various notions he mentioned Nelson will have u week of fun. prosperity, and happiness which will long remain in our memories. Mr H. Atjfiore, M.P., has sent the .following letter to “111. Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime M inister, Wellington • Dear Mr Massey, I regret that owing to campaign arrangements which necessitates my leaving for the Sounds portion of my electorate this evening (24th November), it is probable that I may not be able to welcome you on your arrival in the district on Tuesday next, hence this note. I have forwarded an invitation to you on behalf of the Ctwthron Institute and I should have liked to have taken you through oiir two (Colleges of which we are s,o justly proud, and may I express the wish, should time permit that you will visit the Onekaka works, and the Tarakbhe cement works .and see the possibilities for the extension of industries in the province. I wish particularly that you should visit Tarakohe as I am convinced that a first hand acquaintance with the works and the arrangements under which they were closed, would convince you that a grave injustice was done both to the-district; and to the workmen employed therein. , I am asking that the Hon. W. W. Snodgrass, M.L.C. will introduce the deputation from the fruitgrowers on Tuesday concerning the export guarantee, in the event of my inability to get back in time. Trusting that your visit will be a pleasant one.— I have the honour to be, yours sincerely, Harry Atmore." t Mr Atmore requests that all correspondence from country qppimittees and other electors on political matters, should be addressed to the secretary of his committee, P.O. Box 87, Nelson. Workers and supporters of the Reform candidate are. all asked to reception at the Haeremai on Tuesday, but where possible or convenient the committee should be advised, so that catering can be arranged for. The room and balcony will accommodate about 150. Tlie monthly musical service~at~ST John’s Methodist Church on Sunday evening will be of special interest. In addition to the community singing of favourite hymns from the Mission Hymnary, a harp, solo will be given by Mrs Frank -Mitchell, and a vocal solo by Mrs Munroe. The Rev. H, L. Blamjres will give an address entitled “Gibeoiiites and Liquorites—a Study in Camouflage.” The‘song service will commence at 6.30. Miss Kempthorne will speak on her personal experience of prohibition in the United States, where she {.as been jiving for some years. Miss Kempthorne is now on, a visit to Nelson for a few months, and will speak in the Shelboanw street Schoolroom' on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. All interested will be heartily welcome, and W.C.T.U. members are asked to attend. There will be a collection

Men care as much about clothes, as a rule, as women do, but they say less about it. It’s a dull man who would not. be interested to hear that “The Farmers” are now holding a big clearance sale. “The Farmers’ ’men’s section is always first favourite with men who dress well, and the news of bargains is sure to send them hurrying along for their share of the savings.* ■'

The committee of the Reforni candidate, at a special meeting, decided to engage, if possible, the Empire Theatre, instead of Theatre Royal, as it will hold about 400 more, for Mr Massey’s meeting. This has'been done on account of the apparent large attendance expected.* The Nelson Silver Band will give a. concert to-morrow (Sunday) evening: in the Botanical Gardens, commencing at 8 p.m. A silver coin collection, will be cakjn at the gate. Opening on Thursday next, Trathen and Co.’s Smart Tea and Luncheon Rooms. Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea. Bright music. Further particulars later.*

Mr A. Gould announces the following auction sales: Tuesday, sth December, at 1.30, household furniture and effects at the residence . ofvMr James Graham, Seymour Avenue; Saturday, 9th December, at 11 a.m., at tne rooms, Hardy-street, freehold properties, by order of the Public Trustee; Tuesday, 12th December, at L p.m., surplus furniture and effect®, at the residence of Mr Angus, Hardy-street; Wednesday, 13th December, at 1 p.m., household furniture and effects, at the residence of Mr John Graham, Trafalgar street South. The need of to-day is ,a strong government; one that will reflect the prevalent democratic spirit of the nation, which the Massey Government has at ail times endeavoured to foster.* MOTHER’S SAD ACT i

Nov., 24. Early this morning a doctor menpd to the house of T. Beunptt, and found a son of nine years lying on the bed with severe wounds on the scalp and the skul Ifractured! The ipother, who has been in a failing state Of health for some years, states that someone was going* to take the child and_ ill-ase him, so she determined to kill him and end his suffering. The child was removed to the hospital in a serious condition, and the woman was taken to the hospital detention ward.

Uso six ounces of the pure “Golden Rule” Soap with one small packet of “No-llubbing” Laundry Help for the weekly family washing.—T. Pettit and 00. Emma’s mail cars reave Nelson for Motueka, Takaka, Collingwood, Rockville and Bairiham daily, from the Booking Office,.29 Hardy street (’phone 627), at 7.30 and 8 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m. Leave Takaka for Nelson at 7.45 am. and Motneka for Nelson at 1045 a.m, and 3 p.m., arriving in "Nelson at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.* DAWSON’S, Reefton, the leading hotel on the West Coast. Patronised Iby H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.—Franoii B. Stalkrd, Proprietor,*