LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 11 April 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tho vicar of Yeadon, Yorks, seems to have some member in his congregation who always coughs at the most critical situation in the sermon. bo ie his monthly letter he appeals to his people to “please cough with disci otion. ’ He adds “Sometimes there is x crushing reverberation which drowns the most vital word -in a sentence. There are rare occasions when this is, perhaps, unavoidable, but usually 1 should say that a cough can be saved up for a full-stop or a pause. The oxplrsion on a vital word must inean that tlie possessor of the cough is not, vitally interested to catch the drift ol the argument, nor is particularly concerned that others should be able to do so.”

“\V e have had a splendid demonstration of the truth of the statement that this is ‘Sunny Nelson,’ ” said Bio. Watt, at the Oddfellows' Conference this morning, when moving a resolution of appreciation for the kindness shown to the, delegates. “You have a delightful city and a delightful climate, added the Ashburton representative. However much moil may condone, even encourage cigarette, smoking by women, says the Medical Press ami Circular, the average man cannot evict from his mind that the habit is at variance with her femininity, partly for the reason that women have failed to acquire the art of smoking naturally. With them the smoking of a cigarette becomes not a pastime, but a responsibility, upon which it is obvious that they are compelled to concentrate undivided attention. The gentle lips first converge into a pout, and forcibly cu brace the cigarette end as the smoko \s withdrawn Into the mouth. Then follows the ejection of the smoke by the full blast of high-pressure expiratory effort, as if iu revenge for the defilement tho smoke has caused. But in sooner is the smoke ejected than the cigarette is again conveyed to the lips by movements reminiscent of a person handling a violin how for tho ifrst- time.

A West Coast delegate at the Oddfellows’ Conference this morning, when speaking to a motion expressing appreciation of the. hospitality extended by Nehoniaiis, said that when lie went hack lr. tile Coast and told his friends of Nc-lson’s glorious sunshine lie would have to “shoot his way out” to come to another conference if held here, _as everyone would want to be the West Coast representative. Mr Hayes caused a good deal of amusement in Court this morning, says the Dargaville Times. A Dalmatian witness was protesting that he could not speak English and demanded an interpreter, when Mr Hayes sub denly asked, “What about that £5 you owe mo?” In surprise the witness turned round and said. What fiver? I don’t owe you any.” He did not get an interpreter. Young as the Dominion is, lit has passed through various stages, of building, from rough hewn huts thatched with reeds and rushes to magnificent buildings of granite, marble, and concrete. Some of the firs! early sellers brought out their houses in sections, and these buildings compared very favourably with some of the rough and. ready structures erected by less fortunate people. There still stands in Christchurch to-day a pioneer house of numbered slate blocks, originally erected in England. When it was ascertained that the blocks fitted properly the building was taken down and transported to its present site. These houses were shipped from Delabolc quarry, Cornwall, England.

Captain Moncrieff lias been appointed Provincial Commissioner of the New Zealand Girl Guides, This new movement has taken the place of the Girl Peace Scouts and thereby linked up the New Zealand Girl Scouts with the British Association, of which Princess Mary is the Chief Guide, and indirectly with the International Girl Guide movement throughout the- world. It is hoped to raise several new troops, the nucleus of which is formed by Miss Worley and her troop.

'Two young ladies at Dunedin who were looking out of a window "in King Edward street saw a motor cvele the

rider of which

ns apparently uncoil

scions that the machine was on fire. They rushed to (lie door to inform him of that fact, and were just in time to see him dismount, tear off bis coat (which by this time was also in flames) and frantically try to smother the flames with it. His"efforts were quite unavail-

ing, and lie only succeeded in burning his bands. With the help of the young ladies tbc fire was eventually extinguished. - The Arbitration Court yesterday issued an interpretation of the seamen’s and firemen’s award. The question submitted concerned the hours of seamen acting as night watchmen in port, and was whether when the full eight hours off is not given in compensation, the balance of time off due can be paid for at Is 6d per hour, or whether the full amount of 14s is payable in addition to the time allowed off. 'Hie answer delivered by the Court was _t-(jat thenightwatchman must get either eight working hours off or a, cash payment of 14s. The payment of Is 6d per hour related only to day watchmen. Those interested in the formation of a

cribbage club at Stoke are notified by advertisement that a meeting for that purpose will be held in the Stoke Public Hall to-morrow evening at 7.30. 21b of the Best Sausages in Maoriland, made by an expert of 30 years experience.—Fred. Fa-irey.* Saturday Morning! Women’s Heavy Quality Wool Gauntlet Gloves—coloured striped tops—2s lid. Imitation Suede Gauntlet Gloves- —fancy tops—os 6d.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* The Waste Material Gas Corporation of San Francisco announces the development of a process whereby commercial gas can be secured from wood paste. It has been demonrAraled that it is possible to extract from 10,000 to 16,000 cubic feet of gas per ton of wood. In addition In this, the new plant is able to "crack” the tars and light oils, (hereby releasing an additional amount of g* ,s and augmenting the heat value. Ibis is only one invention of many during recent years to utilise wood .'astes, and every invention tends to enhance the stumpage value of standing timber. Assure your future by investing in Nelson line Forests, Ltd. —H. G. Kingslaud, Authorised Salesman.*

DAWSON’S, Reef ton, lire lead«ig Hotel on the Weal Const. Patronised by irUJi. the Prince of Wsdes.—Frencm B. Btallnvd. Proprie*®*-®

810. A. (J. Blair (Wellington) mentioned at the Oddfellows’ Conference yesterday when superannuation proposals were being considered that the Loyal Antipodean Lodge, Wellington, remembering ilieir duty and obligations to widows ol deceased brethren, have resolved to continue ail benefits without any charge. M'iiis brotherly act is being followed by many lodges in the Manchester Unity. Brethren reaching the age of 65 are also exempt from contributions.

Wednesday was the 301 li anniversary of the first election to Parliament of the present Prime Minister of New Zealand. A general election had taken place at the end of 1893 and early in the following year the Waitemata seat became vacant as the result of a successful petition against the return of Mr R. Monk. I tie by-election was fought between 51 r Jackson Palmer, who stood in the interests of the Seddon Government, and Mt Massey., the selected Opposition candidate. After a keenly-fought campaign t.i which the Premier. Mr Seddon, took a prominent part, Mr Massey was elected on April 9, 1874, by a majority of 175 votes, the respective numbers being 1619 and 1446. At the next general election, in 1896, Mr Massey was returned foi Franklin, which district he has represented ever since. Air Monk regained the Waitemata scat at the same gen era 1 eiection.■ — 11eraId. The Mayor (Air Lock) informs us that there are now 700 consumer applications for electric light installation ; and that yesterday there were 16S0 units generated—a record. Last evening the maximum load so far was reached, with 185 k.v. Since last fortnight there have been 54 additional applications. Street sweeping in the central area of Christchurch is now done by the most up-to-date methods, the “fleet'’ ol two- ! orse sweepers, which ousted the “man and the hand-cart” system years ago, giving place to the motor tractor. Iii- (!■•?■ the new method, which came into operation on March 20th. a tractor with solid rubber tyres, hauls two converted horse-brooms each fitted with a water sprinkler. So far, this system is being applied only to the. centre of the city, tin work being done between 11 p.m. and 5 torn. The adoption of the modern method affords another instance of the manner in which the motor is displacing the horse for till utility purposes. It is understood that the council has in contemplation the adoption of a similar svslem.

A Whyngamomona man who was supposed to be a good horseman attempted several limes to mount a tanner s horse, hut without success, the horse circling, when the horseman attempted to. put his foot in the stirrup (relates the, Stratford Post). Several onlookers rather doubted the horsemanship of the visitor, especially when the owners eleven-year-old son jumped on to the horse on the right-hand side. The horseman was losing his temper when it was explained that the horse had been trained for riders to mount on the "off ’ side, . a *' ways kicked when the “near” side was used.

Considerable interest was taken in. the loading operations ot the Union >Company’s cargo steamer Wingatui at Dunedin, as she loaded two locomotives foi Auckland. They are of the W.F. type, and were built at Hillside Railway Workshops for use in the North Island. The frames of these locomotives weigh 14 tons, and the boiler 12 tons 15 ewt. In addition, 28 cases and packages to each locomotive were loa,/>:l, containing the wheels, machinery, etc. When ready for the rails, this type of locomotive weighs 70 tons. Including two forwarded, eight locomotives, built at Hillside, have been sent North, and 12 more will be built to complete the North Island quota. A very fine sample of lied Dakota potatoes, grown by Mr L. Adams, of Nile-street East,-were brought to this office to-day. Forty of the tubers weighed 431bs. The Nelson Horticultural Society’s autumn show will be held on 23rd and 24th. iust. A meeting of the General Committee will he held at the Institute at 7.30 p.m. on Monday next.

If I could revisit the world in A.D. 2424, 500 vijars from now, I doubt if I should find travel.more- than twice as fast as it is possible to travel to-day, or any great further developments of material invention, but I am sure that I should find schools that would have the same relation to the schools, of to-day that an aeroplane has to the travelling coach that, took Sterne to Paris. I should find prisons and lunatic asylums almost completely swept away (writes Mi] 11. G. Wells, in the Strand Magazine). I should find the relations of man to man no longer complicated by the intervention of old gentlemen in wigs and scarlet 1 1 should find the economic system unencumbered by a bitter scramble for mere possession, and was a fading tradition in the memories of men. Ami this I should realise was due - to up miracle in men’s hearts and souls, and to no great social or political revolution, but simply to the sane, sober, common-sence application, here a step forward, and there a step forward, of that scientific study of men's motives which begins so propitiously about us now. I give myself amargin of 500 years. But.it may take much less time for mental sciences) to overtake physical science and bring these things about. Saturday! At the April Bargain Boom. Dandy Bush Rugs 7s 3d each. —Auckland and Drapery Co.*

Mr A. Gould announces an auction sale at the Rooms, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., of household furniture and sundries.

Saturday!! At the April Bargain Boom. "Women’s Knitted Wool Frocks 22s (id and 20s (id. Knitted Aool Cardigans 9s lid, 12s Cel, and 14s 6d.— Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*'

_ “-New Zealand has come into possession of something more valuable than a gold mine,” remarked the captain of an American liner the other day when sampling some of our local tobacco. “And I predict,” he went on, “that- in years to come tobacco growing here will hi just as flourishing as in Virginia, mv native country.” It is gratifying to see that some enterprising people in this Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco- industry, but even the most sanguine were surprised when the local article made its first appearance. Such was (ho success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the demand. And no wonder, because this tobacco represents quite a new type with a distinctive flavour of its own, due, it is said to the toasting process which has been adopted in its manufacture. But its greater virtue is its small percentage of nicotine and this is why it does not affect the hearing and nerves or the eyesight. Smokers should not fail to give it a trial. Obtainable in three strengths. Riverhead Gold, Toasted Navv Cut (Bulldog! medium, and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullhead) full body.*

Saturday! At the April Bargain Boom, Boys’ All Wool Knitted Golf Hose, coloured tops, all sizes—-2s 6d pair; Men’s Black Italian Shirts 6s lid.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Tourists! Cook ! Bound Trip 1 7- r * mile* for 12s 6d 1 Enjoyable day's outing—through beautiful apple lusids —by Rimer* Motor Service. ’Phone 527 Office 1-. fl FTrrdv-sO-eet. "

The thanks of our representative are extended to Jsro. I*. A. Syers for assistance given in reporting the proceedings ot the Oddfellows Conference which closed to-day.

With their usual enterprise Messrs Newman Bros, have arranged a special Easter excursion trip embracing ah the scenic beauty of the northern portion of the South Island. For £2o a return ticket covering boat and car fare, hotel expenses, and guide fees, can be obtained. Tourists from the North Island will leave Wellington on 10th inst. lor Picton, connecting with car for Nelson. The, outward journey will be via the Duller Gorge, on to Hokitika, from where the Franz Josef Glaciers will be reached. A return will then be made to Hokitika, and the journey to Christchurch will bo through the famous Otira Gorge. Half-a-day will he spent in the Cathedral City, and the return journey will be made via. the East Coast. Altogether over 1100 miles will be covered in ten days, and the trip offers a splendid opportunity to enjoy some of the finest scenery in the Dominion. The trip at Easter is the initial one of the venture, and a continuance will depend on the support accorded. Further particulars will be found in the advertising columns.