LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 16 June 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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"We live in an age of excitement —absolutely,” said Mr l l '. \V. Fairey at Saturday evening’s meeting of the A. and L\ Association in recommending that three motor cycle races be included in the programme on People's Day. Members generally supported the proposal heartily and the recommendation was agreed to, subject to arrangement with racing clubs.

An organ and a wheelbarrow were in close association in the discussion •it to-dav’s meeting; of the Nelson Education Board. A School Committee, having secured a piano, sought permission to soli an organ, and at the same time asked tlio Board io give them a wheelbarrow. Members considered that if the Committee wore gi\en permission to sell the organ, which was really the Board’s property, they should buy the wheelbarrow themselves.

What, sounded uncommonly like evidence from a murder trial was spoken ftoin the witness-box at the Wellington Police Court, says the Times, when a witness was giving evidence in regard to a hand-bag he was in the habit of taking into a hotel each evening. "Wliat was in the hag?” queried the defendant's eounccl. ”1 had a ‘baby’ in it,” confided witness. “And do you still carry the baby in the bag with you?” pursued counsel. ‘‘No; the ‘baby’s’ neck got broken, so now there are two square faces.”

In future the names of the schools ere to bo painted on the various schools in tho district. “It’s the man who wins, it is not the cow,” said the Secretary of tho Nelson A. and P. Association at the meeting of llie General Committee on Saturday evening in reply to a member who asked how could a cup be secured two years in succession with a two-vear-old Jersey heifer.

A defendant in the Timaru Magistrate’s Court stated recently that when he. ran into some people in the middle of a suburban road be told them that the road was for horses and bicycles, not for pedestrians. “That’s where you were wrong.” said Mr E. 13. Mosley, S.M. “They bad as much right on the road as von had.”

A certain member of the General Committee of the A. and P. Association is generally on his feet while anything in connection with draught horses is being discussed. He was the only member of tlie- Committee who did not see eye to eye with the proposer of the motion to institute motor cycling races on People’s Day at the Show. His interluptions were fairly frequent and this led to the challenge to institute a draught horse race, the two members at variance to be the riders. The challenge was not accepted. A matter that is being dealt with by the Wanganui Library Committee is the anuovance caused by subscribers who have a habit of writing on every book they take out. A local paper remarks that apparently the only way to stop tlris practice is to bring one or two of the offenders before the Court. It was stated at Saturday evening’s meeting of the General Committee of the Nelson A. and P. Association that nothing had as yet eventuated in connection with tho proposal to hold a stock drive in Nelson tor the purpose, of augmenting the funds of the Association. Mr F. W. Fairey mentioned that Marlborough had recently raise? £I6OO in this wav and he felt Nelson could raise a considerable sum by such means. It was resolved that the proposal be proceeded with, the drive to be Held after shearing, and articles of produce to be included.

Speaking at to-day’s meeting of the Nelson Education Board, the chairman (Mr F .W. 0. Smith) said he lmd seen the Department re the grant for Riwaka school and bo bad reason to believe it would be available at next meeting.

An adjourned meeting of the Nelson Licensing Committee was held to-day to consider the application of L. T. Davies for a renewal of the license of the Central Hotel. Air Hayes said it had been arranged by the applicant to sign a transfer of the lease and also of the, license to Mrs A. Davies. The trouble had been settled on a monetary basis; and Airs Davies would apply for a transfer. Air Cheek, for Airs Davies, said application had been made for a permanent transfer. The committee decided to grant the renewal; also the transfer asked for.

Appreciative references to the classes for teachers held during the recent holidays were made at to-day s meeting of tho Nelson Education Board by the chairman (Mr E. W. 0. Smith) and the Inspector (Air Valentine). The latter said the school had been well conducted and the instruction just what the uncertifloated teachers required the district could not but- benefit by instruction given. Mr A. Gould announces an auction sale of household furniture, etc. etc., at the residence of Air. W. J. Giftord Queen street, Richmond, at 2.30 o clock tomorrow afternoon.

Rugby and hockey matches were postponed in Christchurch on Satuidny owing to a southerly storm. At the Toi Toi llall to-morrow even;„r the Victory Tennis Club is holding a, social in aid of Club funds. A large gathering is anticipated, when it is expeeled that the prevous social will be surpassed. At AlcKay’s! New bag handles and bag tops 5/6 to 15/6. Knitting silks, new shades 5/6’ hank.* The members of the Nelson I’rovinc.al Chamber of Commerce are notified in this issue that the monthly general meeting will be held this (Monday) e\ ening. Now goods at McKay’s! Large dress buckles and ornaments, 32/6 to 8/6.

11. E. Coombs, who is to address a meeting Alondav evening, is the Labour candidate for Wellington North at the general election.*

Another shipment of real Palmer Napp buckskin trousers, sizes 3 to 8, 9/6 pail at AlcKay’s.*

A prophet, they say has no honout in bis own country and if has been too much the policy of Now Zealanders in the past to pass over the products of their own country in favour of the imported goods which, in ninny crises jug actually inferior to the New Zealand article. Take tobacco for example. Alost American tobaccos are objectionable on the score of excess nicotine, and the defective, combustibility, leading to tho clogging of the pipe, with unpleasant, and indeed injurious consequences to the smoker. Try Riverhcad (fold mild and aromatic ; or Toasted Nevy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, and if jou prefei a full body try Cut Plug No. 10, the Bullhead label. Their purity, flavour, amnia and all round.excellence will surprise you. Unlike most brands from oversea. this particular type of tobacco does not foul th(' pipe and leaves the mouth sweet, and clean. Exports maintain that of all varieties known New- Zealand leaf is the least injurious on accoun tof its, small percentage of nicotine and that it may be smoked continually without the slightest after-effects.* Tourists! Look! Round Trip! 75 miles for 120 6d! Enjoyable day a outing—through beautiful apple lumds by Emm"' Alotor Service. ’Phone 527' Office A) Hrrdy-fltreeth DAWSON’S, lUefto*, sn® leading Hotel on ths West Coast. Patronised by H.R.R tb« Prince of Wales.- -Francis n Htellard. PrnjwioJwr- 8

Chinamen buy all tho old horseshoes in Christchurch (states the Sun)., lhat muv. oi m.iv not, account lor them celebrated luck* but in buying up tins pellicular form of old iron they have a keen • •vc to business. A witness in the Supreme Court told why they do it. In answer to a question from Mr M. (o'esson as to whether vibration caused the crystallisation of iron,, an expert witness replied in the negative. All om horseshoes are bought up by Chinamen ami go l" China to make the finest iron it is possible to gelbe explained in support of his answer. A West Coast local body was discussing employment when the talk turned on members' personal experiences. One speaker spoice of a man who asked him for any odd jobs that were going, lie offered' the applicant two positions—one to supervise some tarring and sanding work, an dthe other to repair a roof. Hr,tii were promptly refused —one was "too dit'iv” and the other was ’ too

The rights of Education Boards and School Committees in connection with S' hool grounds, were considered at today’s meeting of the Nelson Education Board. It was stated that a School Committee had jurisdiction over the playing area, but that tho Board had lull control of any additional land.

At the Magistrate’s Court this morning a woman who was arrested on Saturday night for drunkenness was fined 10s.

An announcement is made in our advertising columns to-night of a public meeting to be held in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening, June 18th, The Cawthron will and the Private Trust Bill will be discussed. The announcement in the advertisement is “the people’s rights as conferred by Mr •Oawtliron versus privileges claimed by the few.” The present trustees are invited to attend, and reasonable time, we are informed, will be. allowed for a statement of their case. A resolution of protest against the Bill will be submitted to the audience to be forwarded to the Government. The Mayor (Mr W. Lock) will preside. Names of speakers at the meeting will appear in to-morrow’s advertisement. A large attendance is anticipated.

The holder of a certain lease in the Nelson Education Board district (which, covers a wide area) wrote to to-day’s meeting of the Board asking the Board to extend his option for one month, so that he would have “a chance to get. someone else to settle down and make home with me before the termination of the lease bo accepted. I am going to try very hard to see if I can get a domestic to make a home with me through the month of May.” The Board members decided not to terminate the lease without giving the individual eoncorned a chance to complete his domestic and apparently other arrangements.

The Trustees and Matron of St. Andrew’s Orphanage desire to thank the following for gifts of various kinds to the institution :—Mesdames liucas,. Feniniore, Betts, Sadlier and Robinson; Messrs Cotton, Scott, Woods, Ruffell, Louisson and Saunders; All -Saints’ Church, St. Barnabas’ Church Stoke, Tahuna Church.

Labour’s platform and policy will be dealt with by Mr Id. E. Combs, who is to address a public meeting in the Theatre Royal this evening. It is announced that the methods of Labour’s opponents will bo exposed. Mr Combs is secretary of the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association, and a prominent figure .in Labour circles, and it is anticipated there will bo a large attendance at to-night’s meeting.

Ever since the fire in central Trafalfar Street some five years ago there has remained a vacant section, which has been an eyesore to tho city and visitors. Part of It has no& been purchased by Dee and Sons from Air Ancell, who had a chemist shop thereon. It is the intention of Dec and Sons to build two shops with upstairs for offices. Messrs Rix-Trotl and Houlkcr already have the plans in band. A final reminder is given of the concert in aid of the- Cathedral Missionary S< rvice League, to be given in the Nile Street Sunday School at 8 o’clock this evening.