LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 11 September 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

\ young man who was a lawyer m Edinburgh", and who laid .down the wig a few years ago in order to try his ioituuo in New Zealand, is now regardec as one of the most successful farmers in the Oamaru district- (states the North Otago Times). His advice is freely sought, and is readily given <>U farming matters.

When reference is made to the carrying capacity of a farming property, it is generally meant to refer to tne amount of stock it will carry. At the Assessment Court at Mataura counsel was putting up bis case for a property 4o\vn Waimahaka way. In doing so he referred to a property that, was carrying four mortgages, and the fact that the holder of 'the fourth one would gladly accept a £5 note: for his interest in the concern.

"‘As far as I can see, lawn tennis will bo the greatest sport in New Zealand for a great many years to come, said Air S. C. Orchard at a meeting of the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association. “There are a great many footballeis in New Zealand, but I don’t think they compare in numbers with the people who play tennis.

A Gisborne canary fancier reports the death of his championship canary under unusual circumstances, _ says the Herald. Going out on to his verandah lie noticed a blackbird fly away irom the canary cage, and on examimg the latter found the canary had been done to death. The bird’s bead was hanging out of the bars and the neck bore evidence of where it bad been attacked. Tho blackbird subsequently endeavoured to return to the attack. A neighboui stated lio had lost a canary under similar circumstances.

Advice lias been received in Christchurch that the Earl of Cassillis, eldest son and heir of the lMarquis of Alisa, first principal of the Supreme Grand Boyal Arch Chapter of Scotland, left London last, week in the Orvieto to visit chapter lodges working under the Scottish Masonic constitution in New Zealand and Australia. During his stay m New Zealand, the Earl <>\ Cassillis will install the first grand principal oi the Order in New Zealand at Dunedin, and he will also attend chapter meetings in other centres.

Mr J. Burns, representative of the Austin Motor Car Company. ol Birmingham, England, is staying at the Masonic Hotel, Nelson, for the next few days. Motorists interested and intending purchasers can inspect this all-British car at Mining's garage. English price, plus Now Zealand duty.* Emms mail cars leave Nelson for Motueka, Takaka, Collingwood, Rockville and Bainham daily, from the Booking Office, 29 Hardy street (’phone 51/), at 7.39 and 3 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m.. Leave Takaka for Nelson at 7.45 a.m. and Motueka for Nelson at 10.45 a.m. and 3 p.m., arriving in tNolsnn at 1 p.m. and 5 P.m.* Passengers to Wellmgron are reminded 'that the well-known and reliable carrier, G. Baker, still meets the Nelson boats. Luggage for rail and South boats at!ended to, also stored. No worry. Just give your luggage to Baker. Charges moderate as usual.*

DAWSON’S, Reefton, trie leading Hotel on the West Coast. Patronised by H.R.TI. the Prince of Wales. —Francis B. Stallard, Proprietor. 3 .

,\ mol .ion In prohibit si reel, sales was moved in the Wellington City Council, bid there was such general opposition to it that it was withdrawn. Several councillors spoke in opposition to the motion, and it was pointed out that many societies depended on street sales for their existence.

A native in the witness box at the last sitting of the Magistrate’s Court- in Ohakune said his boy was too weak io work “Bui," said the native, “lie plenty .strong for the football."

A man employed on the Peel street, bridge works at Gisborne had a remarkable escape from an unpleasant death a few days ago (relates the Poverty Bay Herald). He and several others were engaged removing the easing from one of the piers when he lost Ins balance and fell down on the mud. fortunately be fell on his feet, and sank into the mud up Lo ids thighs, the task of extricating him being a lengthy one. Had he fallen any other way than on his feel, he would probably have been suffocated before he could have been removed from the mud.

Applications from nominated people desirous of taking advantage of the Government’s migration scheme are coming into the Office of the High Commissioner more freely than was the case a lew months ago (says the Press London correspondent on July 26th). During the month of August the Rotorua, the Tainui, and the Dorset will lie leaving for New Zealand carrying 700 assisted passengers. The Migration Department here has booked for September 700 berths by the lonic. Rcmup'a, and Rimutaka, and 900 for October, the steamers being tiie Arawa, Ruapehu, and Suffolk, hive of these vessels will bo carrying parties of domestic servants.

The Mannwat'u Evening Standard says it understands that at caucus meetings of the Reform Party held in Wellington during the recent session, the rank and file of the Parliamentary Party set up committees for the more effectual organisation of the party in general. Ihe Reform Government organiser, Mr T. Lisle, has retired from the service of the party. His successor is to he a gentleman well known in the \Yairavapa, who is to take up his duties early next month. It. is hoped by more vigorous action to re-establish the party on its old footing.

“Tiie Bankruptcy'Act was designed to relieve people from their debts, and it was also designed to relieve people from the misery of struggling to pay off a mountain of debt which would make them more or less useless members of society. That is the object of the Bankruptcy Act—to enable debt-ridden people to cope with their difficulties and be useful members of the community.”—Mr Justice Hosking addressing counsel during the hearing of a petition for disclmrge from bankruptcy in the Supreme Court recently. The Palmerston Times reports a minor tragedy: Tarring operations in Cuba Street caused a pedestrian to use words that linotype machines are not allowed to spell. A nice, thick, shiny coat, of tar had been applied to the sloping side surface of the loadway, waiting for a deluge of sand. The pedestrian mentioned decided to make a short, cut to the other side of the street and accordirgly planted a foot gingerly upon the blackened road. But the incline was Ins downfall, and his feet shooting backwards. lie came until some force into contact with the road. When he was able to stand upright once more, lie presented a laughable spectacle, being covered from head to foot with far. A remarkable accident occurred the c flier day at tho two bridges by the Maharahara, railway crossing (relates

’.ho Woodville Examiner). A motor car, which must have been going at a wonderful pace, hit the'sign post on tho Woodville sido of the bridge, carried it away, then went on over the first bridge taking Hie rail with .it. j.jio car must have been flying to get ever the second creek, for it had only two wheels on the bridge, stripping the rails. Tho driver must have had miraculous escape, for the railing of the second bridge went through the 'rout part of the car, smashing the steering wheel. The Minister for Education visited Hamilton and inspected schools. He received many deputations to whom lie gave sympathetic replies but stressed His Department’s limited finance.—Press Association.

Mr A. Gould announces that owing t j unfavourable weather conditions tiio salo of furnituro in tho estate of mo late Mrs Harley is postponed until the 14th inst.;; also at Brightwater on Monday, 17th, sale of live and dead stock; Thursday, 20th, sale of freehold property, Richmond. A final reminder is given by advertisement in connection with tho salo of

work at the Church of Christ Schoolroom, Wadmea-strect, to-morrow (Wednesday) and Thursday. Doubly attractive! This truly describes a special purchase of Ladies’ Ready-for-Wear Hats; the styles are new and becoming, and prices are surprisingly low, .12/9 and 15/6, at Trathen’s.*

A reminder is given members of j the Tomato-growers’ Association of the important meeting to-night in the Institute, when Mr H. D. Pritchard will give an address.

New Spring Goods, further shipments have been unpacked at Trathen’s, Millinery Models, Costumes, Coat Frocks. We Invite inspection.*

Spring decorations will be in evidence at the Richmond Methodist Spring Time Fair, to be held to-morrow and Thursday. There are several attractive features, including an interesting concert on Thursday evening, by Nelson and local performers. The Mayor of Nelson (Mr W. Lock) lias kindly agreed to perform the opening ceremony to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon.

Dainty Colours in Silk Frocks and Jumpers arc lightly priced at Trntlien’s; the variety is large.* The Ladies’ Underclothing Department at Trathcn’s has just received large shipments of Undervests, Comoi nations, Camisoles, and Dainty Silk and Lace Lingerie, all reasonably priced.* _____