LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 17 June 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Cl- Col tin an has given notice of the following motion :~“Tl.at a .««.« o £OOOO lie raised bv special loan foi the purpose of erecting a gas show room am workshops on land in irafalgar street adjoining the Council Chamber, and that the same be included in the, loan proposals to be shortly submitted to the ratepayers.” A startling guarantee! Men’s ‘'Oberon Holeproof” Socks, guaranteed to WCT r without holes for three months. ■Replaced if holes appear. In black and colours. Sole Agents, Trathen s. At McKay’s! New bag handles and i' , T iopf, 5/6 to 15/6. Knitting silks, new shades 5/6 hank.*

Another valuable Bridge street property changed hands yesterday afternoon, when that block known as “Sinclair s buildings,” and embracing the, “People s Emporium" and Mr Mcßride’s, grocer, was sold to Mr T. 13. Louisson of Trafalgar street. The new owner will enter into possession at a comparatively early dale.

A very successful dance was held in the. Y.AI.C.A. ila 11 on Thursday niglu last by the Regimental Band. Over 80 couples tripped the light fantastic toe lo tile music supplied by the Bohemian Orchestra. The orchestra, comprising seven instrumentalists, excelled themselves, especially in two of the latest numbers, “Mr Gallagher and Mr Sheen one step, and “Last Night on the Old Back Porch.” The high standard oi playing by the orchestra was commented upon bv the dancers. Hie dance committee wishes to thank all those who assisted them to make the function a success. Owing lo the number of requests received they have decided to run allot her evening at an curly dale.

The growing of any further boxtliorn hedges fronting any street within the borough was prohibited by a by-law passed, by the Haw era Borough Council in 19it), but it was not possible to take any action with hedges then existing, of which there are a great number in the town, it is stateil that buxthorn hedges constitute a great danger to children, many of whom arc in the habit of going about baretuoteU. Recently a boy running along a Hawera footpath got a box thorn in his Lot ,which disabled him for some days. There were indications that the poison had got- into his leg, and for a time serious results were feared. An investigation into’the comparative hygienic merits of paper money •;nd coin lias recently been carried out in Berlin. Commenting on the results, the Lancet states that ‘‘infectious diseases may be spread by paper money more frequently than by any other article in use among the people.” It was.found that coined money i„ innocuous, owing to the self-disin-l'ecting action of the metal itself, and because its small smooth surface prevents the development of germs, “'the dirtiest piece of copper is, from tire standpoint of a bacteriologist, better than newly-issued paper money.” In post-war bank notes for some time in circulation up to 143,000 bacteria were found. In pre-war notes the highest f’.nd was 3000 bacteria. The postwar note is, of course,much more frequently handled than were the notes oi the pre-war period. Tire notes manufactured of “laid” paper were the worst offenders, as germs tend to stick to them. The investigator studied the vitality of the germs and found that strcptocooei—the germs of blood rnd other poisonings—were virulent •■ I hours, while enteric fever bacilli lived 11 to 96 days. Dysentery germs Fred 17 to 52 days.

Plans are under way for the launching of the glassbo-ttomed boat Princess, which will start nightly trips over the submarine gardens at Catalina Island, U.S.A., ibis month. The vessel, h ninety-foot craft, has several large searchlights built into her hull to illuminate the sea bed for sightseers. The Princess is the result of lengthy experiments conducted by William Wrigley. jun., owner of Catalina. It is the first Lime illumination of this sort lias been used on a glass bottomed boat. The Princess can carry 200 passengers, all of whom caii. easily see the sea’s bottom through the plate glass in the hull. Fifty-nine’ Mays practically withiiut sleep, to demonstrate and get in touch with subconscious mind. Such was the unusual and dangerous experiment conducted recently by Dr. William Franklin Kelly physician, psychologist and inventor, it was revealed in Los Angeles. For some years Dr. Kelly has been pioneering in the realm of the great unknown, he says. In his experiment Dr. Kelly virtually courted living death—insanity—for the fifty-nine days Wat ho might explore the subconscious mind, he stated. Careful preparations were made by the doctor for the non-sleep period and .valuers were selected to act as companions and witnesses for the experiment.’ “Tire principal idea of the experiment,” Dr. Kelly explained, “was for the subject to get on the threshold of consciousness right at the point when lie is about to doze off into a sleep and keep up a conversation and tell what is going on in the mind. We wanted to find out how much the subconscious mind would be influenced by the thoughts and suggestions of other persons.”

A remarkable rescue from drowning occurred at Gisborne this week. Two men going out in a fishing boat heard cries at intervals, but at first attributed them to calls by Maoris gathering shellfish. When they realised that tlie cries were of someone in distress they hastened back and along the breakwater and found a man in a drowning state. His arms were thrust into a crevice in the concrete, and with each swell of the waves lie was being totally submerged. He was quickly rescued and taken to hospital. The‘ man proved to be a waiter, Leonard Blank, aged 45 years, and married.

A connection with New Zealand industries extending over 30 years was claimed by the secretary of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Mr J. W. Collins, speaking at the dinrer tendered to visiting industrialists at Auckland. Mr Collins said he stayed in his first job, in a Wellington teapacking warehouse,, for six weeks. Ho put. some glue on the scat of a chair upon which the manager happened to sit. “When asked about it, like George Washington, T told the truth ? r.d was discharged,” concluded Air Collins. Winter is here! Winter weight shirts in smart stripes, unions and all wools. Prices from 7/6. Large stocks of warm underwear at lowest prices. Trathen’s.*

The following further contributions are acknowledged towards the, fund for a gramaphone for the women’s department at the Nelson Mental Hospital:—8. H £1; A. 11. 2/6. Evening wear for men ! Wo carry a choice stock of pleated and starched dress shirts bow ties, dress studs, lisle ajid kid Moves, fancy socks and silk scarves. Trathen’s.* New goods at McKay’s! Large dress buckles and ornaments, 32/6 to 8/6.* Blankets, snow white pure wool; single bed, cash prices 24 < 6 and 31/6; double bed 43/6, 50/-, 59/6. Trathen’s.* H. E. Coombs, who is to address a meeting Monday evening, is the Labour candidate for Wellington North at the general election.* Flannels, Doctor make. 2/6. 3/6, 4/6; Inst New Zealand flannels, pure wool, 2/3, 2/6, 3/6. Trathen’s.* Another shipment of real Palmer Napp buckskin trousers, sizes 3 to 8, 9/6 pair vat McKay’s.* Paper Craft! Free instruction in Flower, Hat or Frock making at McKay's on Wednesday, 9-30 to 12 and 2 to 4.30. * Woollen Scarves in smart designs for Ladies’ wear. Large sizes, 9/11, 12/6 15/6, 23/6. Trathen’s.* Tourists I Look! Round Trip I 75 miles for 12e 6d ! Enjoyable day * outing—through beautiful apple lam (Is —by Einmr’’ Motor Service. ’Phone 627' Office -A) Hrrdy-atweot* DAWSON’S, Reeftoa, tit* leading Hotel on ths West Oosafc. Patronised oy H’.R.H. tb« Prince of Wt», Francis H Stn!!»rd

Three common jurors were excused from attendance at the Supreme Court to-day. One of the excuses put forward by one of them was that he was a dairyman.—His Honour: How many cows do you milk?—“Thirty or forty.”— His Honour : And you start about 4 or 5 in the morning?—"A quarter lo_ three your Honour.” —His Honour (smiling): 1 think you had better go.

An old grey horse wandering along Bridge Street shortly after the Pictures finished last night Was the cause of much merriment to the few belated wayfarers near the Trafalgar Hotel. Evidently on forage bent and with slow heavy steps he marched along the footpath under the verandahs until he came to a brilliant lv lighted fruit and vegetable shop. Directly opposite the open door the green vegetables offered an irresistible temptation and without any hesitation the old prad went straight for them. The astonished expression of the teh'Stin I gentleman who came to serve this heavy-footed customer and his evident relief as he slowly induced the horse to turn (there was only just room) and go out added considerably to the enjoyment of the onlookers.

The Mayor of Nelson, Councillors Mnl'i'att and Macmahotl and Sir rlarry At mo re, member for Nelson, announce hi our advertising columns _ that a public meeting will he held m .Nelson Theatre Royal to-morrow evening at P o’clock, when a resolution of protest against the provisions of (he Cawthron Trust Private Bill will be submitted to the meeting. Details a l-0 advertised i:i another column.

A grand Juror who fuilol to answer his name at the Supremo Court to-dav was lined 2s by His Honour AftJustice Reed. Later in the sitting the juryman put in an appearance and gave a satisfactory explanation as to his absence, whereupon His Honour remitted the fine.

For the ninth week-end in succession bad weather was experienced in VclIniL'ton for Saturdays si orts fixtures.

“We have a little conundrum in the South,’ ’announced Air T. Somerville, of Dunedin ,at the Dominion Mnnufacti.iers Corporation’s dinner. “It is—what and'where is New Zealand? And the answer is, two little islands sc-utli of Auckland.” North and South joine I heartily in file laughter which followed the sally, says the Herald. , A Fox ton Press Association telegram states' that several cases of septicaemia have been reported locally. Two cases were removed to Palmerston Hospital for treatment, where one patient succumbed on Saturday.

Speaking at the meeting of the Genc- al Committee of the A. and P. Association on Friday, Air F. W- Fairey raised a laugh with the following story: A tourist was visiting a farm and looking at a cow, said, “What sort of a cow is that?” The farmer said it was a new breed, tho American breed. Tlio tourist said she. did not look it. “She’s gone dry, anyhow,” v as tho reply. A committee of Brighlwater ladies have arrangements well in hand for the big dance to-morrow night. The committee is in great hopes of seeing a crowd present. 1 lie ladies who enjoyed a free evening's entertainment at the bachelors’ bail are specially invited to come along and make this dance another huge success- Particulars will lie found in an advertisement in another column of this issue.

Speaking at Mnstertoii the other day, Air F. W. Rowley, secretary of the Labour Department, said that when questioned concerning thoir choice of Ocupation 30 Masterton schoolboys had chosen skilled trades, including farm work, and 22 had shown a preference for the “cuff and collar” positions. This, remarks the Wairarapa Ago, meant that 42 per cent wished to take up non-productive occupations—far too large a proportion.

Boys with stones and persons with l'fies are apparently good shots, and each hit has meant expense for the Wiiimairi County Council. Complaints were made by tlio electrician, Mr G. Burrowes, at a recent meeting of the council, that there had been 58 renewal? of street lamps, and insulators during one month. .Tile cost has been £l3 2s, and none of the culprits had been apprehended, although the police had been advised. “It has been a lad month for breakages,” reported Mr Burrowes. “Round the World in 90 Minutes ’ is the subject of the Rev. Blamires’ absorbing lantern lecture to be delivered in tile Baptist School Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) night at 7.30 o’clock. The lecture has drawn crowded in.uses wherever shown, and to-morrow will be no exception. Therefore advice is given to be early.

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting last evening, the necessity of destroying straw and fodder in which o', ersoa-s goods were packed was pointed oot by Mr Hurst and other members, in order to prevent any chance of foot and mouth disease establishing itself in the Dominion. Warm Woolly Gloves Gauntlet <puff, 3/11, 4/6, 5/11. 'Trathen’s.* Woollen Underwear for Ladies’ and Gents’ in good variety, all reasonably priced at Trathen’s. Cash discount allowed.*

The Nelson Harmonic Society invites any who are willing to assist to join in the practices which will be resumed at the School of Music this week. Additional basses and tenors are specially desired. The orchestra will meet this evening at eight and the chorus at the same hour on Thursday evening. Heavy all Wool Ribbed Hose for Ladies ‘in black and grey; great value. 2/11 pair. Trathen’s.* For the Cold Snap! Blankets, Rugs, Furs, Winter Coats, Woollen Scarves, Flannels, and Warm Underwear. For best value and variety come to Trathen’s where prices are reasonable and you get discount for cash.*

Beef Tea and Toast every morning from 10 o'clock. Tratheii’s*