LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 6 May 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During the past year the Nelson Education Board paid conveyance allowance on account of lot eluUlien a tendin'* 30 schools and boarding allowance to 4-1 children in attendance at 1!) schools. The total expcnditme in respect of these allowances wa» £1037 lGs Id.

Ruera Tangaroa, on a charge of attempting to murder William Loss at. Parewanui on 27th April, was remanded to appear at Palmerston North on ]4th inst.—Press Association.

Applications for grants are being prepared- by the Nelson Education Board for the erection of new schools at Auckland Point (Nelson), Rnvaka, and. (Jppor Moutere. The Board is at present taking the necessary steps nuclei’ the provisions of the Public Works Act, to acquire new sites at Riwaka, Lower Takaka and Auckland Point(Nelson).

Three officers and 115 men from the Dauntless visited Gore to-day. They were welcomed by the mayor and entertained by citizens, later being taken for a tour of the country districts. The men return to the Bluff this evening. Press Association.

In regard to the health of school children the annual report of the Nelson Education Board states that the Board lias bees fortunate in retaining the services of Dr Keith and Nurses Ilastic and Kirkpatrick who continue, to carry on their very excellent work. In regard to dental clinics these are now in operation at Nelson, Motueka, Murchison and Westport, the dentists and nurses also visiting a number of the country schools. Tlie Board hopes the time is not far distant when this great boon will be within the reach of all children.

,-A prime sample of beef from a purebred .Shorthorn heifer which was not two years old when slaughtered is to bo seen‘at Mr. Fairey’s butcher shop in Bridge street. The early maturity of the animal has caused considerable comment-, and shows what the Nelson district is capable of producing. The beast which turned the scale at 558 pounds, was bvecl by Mr. Clins. Challies, of Appleby.

Tlie correspondence instruction scheme, for country children, according to the annual report-of the Nelson Education Board is proving beneficial to many children in tlie hackhloek districts. ‘Applications continue to he received for enrolment.

A. cattle demonstration under the auspices of the Nelson Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Club will be given by Mr. H. K B. Watson, the well-known breeder, at “Arthingworth, ’ Mr. L. Smallbone s farm, Richmond, next Saturday afternoon. This opportunity should lie seized by all interested in stock breeding.

In concluding his annual lepoit the chairman of the Nelson education Board (Mr F. W. O. Smith) says: L liftvc to express on behalf of the Boiiicl, appreciation of the courtesy and consideration extended by the Minister and officers of the eDpartmeiit to the many requests submitted. Announcement! Our demonstrations o: Flower, Hat, and Costume making from Dennison’s Crepe Paper will commence Thursday at 10 a.in. Tuition free by Expert Demonstrator. Children will be taught on Saturday mornings only.—W. McKay and Son.*

Smart new Model Hats for present wear, exclusive designs, 255, upwards, n< McKay’s.* The distilleries of Sweden manufacture 22,000,000 litres annually of wood alcohol This spirit is distilled entirely from sulphite lye of the wood pulp industry. A new motor fuel has been put on tne mancet lately “bentyl” and its vaiue has been demonstrated in recent tests. “Bentyl” is simply wood alcohol with a 20 to 25 per coat, mixture of benzol. With the planting of largo areas of resinous soft woods the manufacture of wood alcohol presents possibilities in New Zealand. For your childrens sake invest in Nelson Pine Forests Ltd. 11. G. Kingsland, authorised salesman, Wakefield.* Tourists! Look 1 Round Trip I 75 miles for l?s 6d ! Enioyab e day 8 outing—through beautiful apple l<Mids by Emm?' Motor Service. Phone 527' Office A) Bcrdy-stroet.® DAWSON’S, Reefton, «i© leading Hotel on tho West by H. th* Prince of Walcu.— Fraud* B. Bt»Uard. Propri®^”®

During last year classes in agriculture were conducted at schools in the Nelson Education Board district and instruction given to 1319 pupils. The annual report of the chairman of the Education Board states that the district and the number of schools are too large to enable one instructor to get satisfactory results and the hope is expressed that assistance will be provided for Mr Bruce during the coming year. The supervisor reports a very pleasing improvement in the school gardens throughout the district.

At the Y.M.C.A. hail on Wednesday night (May 14lh), a paper ball will be held under the auspices of the ladies’ auxiliary, proceeds from which will go to assist, in installing electric light in the building. ‘•'The Board's t banks are due to the Inspectors for assistance and advice at all times ungrudgingly given, also to the teachers for the loyal manner in which they have envied out their duties. The ibanks of the Board are also due to the Secretary and Cilice stall', the architect, and manual instruct ,is for the efficient service they have given." —Extract from annual report to tile Minister of Education of the Nelson Education Board.

Brother George Tudehope (Napier) Grand President of the Grind Lodge of ibe North Island.. 1’.A.0.D., is at present m Nelson on an official visit to the Druids' lodges in ibis district, and is staying at the Masonic Hotel.

The Secretary of the Education Board (Mr J. H. Thornton) explained to the Education Board yesterday why nothing had been done to arrange for school children visiting the Squadron in Wellington. He stated that be had made inquiries from the shipping company and the school committees to so© if it would be possible to organise an excursion ; but the difficulties were found to be so great that it was found impossible to do anything. Members of the Board regretted that the children were unable to make the trip; but recognised the difficulties which were in the way.

lion. D. Mclntyre mentioned at the Education Board meeting yesterday, while the appointment of teachersliips was under consideration, that although a first assistant for Millerfon had been advertised for three months, only one uncortificated teacher had applied. This was clear proof, he said, that unless the Department is prepared to give a greater incentive to teachers to go into the backblocks the children in these districts would suffer thereby. He moved that the Board again make representation to the Department u-ging that special provision for teachers be made in the out-districts. Prices are lower here. A few of fancy department's prices-—All wool cashmere host- 3/5 pair, all wool scarves from 4/11. woollen gloves, girls’, from 1/- to 2/6 pair; Ladies’ from 2/6 to 8/6 pair. 4 only fancy stripes or plain wool wrap lengths 19/6 the length. McGruer s Ltd., Bridge street.* White blankets, pure- N.Z. wool, single bed size 25/- pair. Real eiderdown quilts from 37/6 each. Swansdown for football shorts, extra strong 2/6 yard. .MoGruer s for low prices and value.* Up-to-the-knee, art silk hose 2/6 pair. McGruer’s.*

8 only velour coats, 5 woman’s size and 3 o.s. at 39/6 each. McGruer’s Bridge street.*