LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 18 June 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

• While engaged in filling the tank of his car which was standing on the roadside in Princess Street, Palmerston North, says the Standard, Mr J- Madders, engineer for Messrs C. Dahl and Co., had a narrow escape from severe injury. A companion, who was watching the proceedings, accidentally dropped a lighted match into the interior of the car and the upholstery on the front door became ignited. ,An explosion followed and Mr Madders was knocked back. Fortunately, the lire did not spread to the tank, the flames spreading to the seat upholstery and the hood, which were considerably damaged. Ino prompt application of two tins of water subdued the outbreak and, save for the burnt condition of the front seat, and hood, a slightly cracked windshield and scorched paint, little material damage resulted, and the car was being used by its owner this morning. The car was unfoitunately not covered by insurance. Tho fire brigade was called out, but owing to misdirection, did not reach the scene of the fire. Cr Gibbs has given notice of motion as follows for Friday’s meeting of the Citv Council: —‘‘That, the sum of Lott be included in the loan proposals to bo shortly put before the ratepayers for the purpose of purchasing the land m v\ asniiigton Valley belonging to Horton s estate.”

On the 16th inst., in the Supremo Court, in chambers, on the-application of Mr C. R. Fell, His Honour Mr Justice Reed granted probate of the will of Charlotte Moorhouse, late of the city of Nelson, spinster, deceased, to Thomas Wilson Moorhouse, of the city of Nelson, dairyman.

In spite of the cold evening, the Nile Street Sunday School was crowded for the Cathedral Missionary Service League concert. Recalls were frequent and the funds of the League will materially benefit.

An Oamaru Press Association telegram states that the two clothiers’ shops of ;H. Grenfell and C. 0. Cook were broken into last night. Booty evidently was not the object of the intruder, as the only thing missing was an overcoat from Grenfell's, evidently selected after trying on a number of others. Hastings forwards 10/- towards the Mental Hospital gramophone fund.

Attention, is drawn tc the dance to be held at Brightwater to-night. The ladies’ committee have things well in hand, and everything should go with a swing. The hall lias been decorated with coloured streamers, lanterns ,etc. it is hoped to give tho bachelors a sucessful return dance. A list of the members of tlic Nelson Professional Musicians’ Association is given in our advertisement columns. All qualified, teachers of music in the Nelson district are advised to apply to the secretary for particulars of membership. A copy of the final draft of the Registration Bill may be seen at tiie Nelson Academy rooms. Members of the local association become members of the Now- Zealand Society immediately the Bill passes. We arc given to understand that the Cawthron Trustees will not take part in the meeting advertised for to-night inasmuch as the ground lias already been fully covered in the chairman’s statement published on 30th May, and all the public bodies concerned have expressed their opinions by formal resolutions on the subject. Moreover, it is further stated, the Bill under discussion will come before a Judge of the Supreme Court to-morrow morning, when all parties concerned will be represented. Mr J. H. Williams, who lias so- ably filled the position of vice-president of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club for a number of years, has been elected president unopposed in succession to the late Hon. G. Louisson, while Air C. M. Ollivier, formerly committeeman and stewai’d, has been elected vicepresident. Mi- F .W. Johnston wifi fill the vacancy on the list of stewards. In connection with the social and smoke concert to be held at Tapawera on Saturday next under the auspices rf the R.S.A. the committee wish it to he understood that all men who were in any way connected with the Expeditionary Force, will be welcome. The entertainment will bo held wet or fine. Another shipment of real Palmer Napp buckskin trousers, sizes 3 to 8, 9/6 pair at McKay’s.* Read our quarter-page ad. in this paper; it’s all about real bargains that you need these cold days.—MeGruer’s, Bridge street.* New goods at McKay’s ! Large dress buckles and ornaments, 32/6 to 8/6.* 20 only pure wool knit costumes 35/6 each.—MeGruer’s, Bridge street.* At McKay’s! New bag bandies and bag tops 5/6 to 15/6. Knitting silks, new shades 5/6 bank.* While I 'single bed blankets 24/6 paii. At McGruer’s, Bridge street.*' Tourists 1 Look I Round TV ip! 76 milee for 12s 6d! Enjoyable day’s outing—throngh beautiful apple lamda —by Emm.' s '' Motor Service. 'Phone 527* Offiefi -A) Hordy-street.* DAWSON’S, Reofton, tire leading Botel on tha West Coast. Patronised by H.R.H. th* Prince of Wales.- -FranciM B otulls.rs3, Prossrt*t«P.P

A proposal that an educational week should, be held in Wellington toward the cud of the present year ill order to increase public interest in education vas placed before the Education Board to-day by the director of the Wellington Technical College, Mr Nowell, who suggested that a conference of educational bodies might be held to consider the matter. After discussion the Hoard agreed to call <-. conference.-—-Press Association,

To meet his father who was driving a motor lorry home, Charles W. Robertson, aged fourteen, left his home in Inverness on a bicycle. When he came upon the vehicle the lad rode alongside to take hold and to freewheel home. lie fell off his machine and the rear wheel of the vehicle, passing over his body, killed him.

Speaking at a science conference at Wembley, Sir Oliver Lodge expressed the opinion that it was unlikely that half a century would elapse before the immense energy contained in the atom could be applied to practical purposes. He could conceive future aeroplanes, steamships and locomotives propelled like a rocket by the reaction from a small quantity of material ejected from the tail at an immensely high speed—a speed much greater than gases expelled by the most powerful explosives.

A few lambs have already appeared in the W&irarapa. Those reported so far are the offspring of English sheep which were imported a few months ago. “If there were forty houses empty to-morrow in Greymouth,” stated Councillor J. W. Greenslade at a meeting of tho Borough Council, referring to the Government’s refusal to make the-police reserve available for houses, ‘ there would bo a rush on them. There is a very great shortage of houses, and sometiling should be done."

At Christchurch to-day Ernest Janies Hawkins, school committee secretary, was fined 40/- and costs for putting only a penny stamp on a receipt for £6 given to the Railway Department in connection with a school picnic.—Dress Association.

At Invercargill to-dav a returned soldier pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a pensions officer regarding the money lie possessed when applying for the economic pension. It was explained that a considerable part of the money was due to his mother for.hoard. The pensions officer said the defendant s explanation was quite credible and lie did not press for a heavy penalty. Magistrate Cruickshauk said it was only through the utmost viligance that the Department saved the country large expenditure owing to false declarations He imposed a fine of- £5.-—Press Association.

We call the attention of our readers to the drawing of the art union in St. Mary’s Hall, Manuka street, on Friday evening next, June 20th The Vitetta Bros.’ Orchestra, assisted by local artists, will provide special music. Sale of work, Christmas tree., cake and sweets stalls, besides sideshows, will be different features of the evening’s attraction. Admission free-

Mr Wi Forster lias collected £5 towards tho cost of making a rock garden at the side of Collingwood street Bridge. This is part of a scheme Mr Forster has of beautifying that end of the city. He hopes with the aid of the Council to straighten out and plant with buffalo grass that part of the Maitai bank between Collingwood and Halifax streets.

A final reminder is given.of tlie mass meeting to he addressed this evening at. Theatre ltoval at 8 o’clock by the Mayor, Councillors' Mcffatt, M actuation, and Mr Harrv Atmore. M.P. The provisions of Mr Cawthron’s will will be explained, also the contents of the Private Bill which it is claimed, do not carry out the intentions of Mr Gawthron. A resolution of protest will be submitted, to the audience for transmission to the .Government. Dress circle reserved for ladies’ and their escorts. The Mayor will preside.

The usua? weekly euchre tournament will be held in the Hampden Street Schoolroom'on Friday evening next, at 8 o’clock. Those intending competing in the second aggregate should avail themselves of this opportunity, as entries close on Friday evening. __

The members of the Nelson Tomato Growers Association are notified in this issue that the annual general meeting will be held at the Institute on Friday evening next.

The united intercessory service under the auspices of the Nelson Ministers’ Association, held in the Presbyterian Church last evening, was well attended. The Rev. James McNeill (Presbyterian) conducted the service. Captain Montgomery (Salvation Army) gave the address, basing his remarks on the words “No man caretli for my soul.” Psalm 142, verse 4. There was a good representation from the several city churches.

The annual Home Missions Festival c connection with St. John’s Methodist Church will bo held to-morrow. Juno 19th, at 7.30 p.m., in the School Hall. The Rev. J. A. Lochore, of Wellington, will speak on “The Romance of Home Missions.” The meeting will be of a social character, with music and refreshments. There will be no charge for admission. The collection will he on helialf of Now Zealand mission work •

In the Supreme Court at Nelson, on tlic 16th inst., on the application of Mr E. 15. Moore, bis Honour Mr Justice Reed granted letters of administration of the estate of Leila Marion Zela De Lacy, late .of Richmond, to Arthur Copland De Lacy, the widower of the ueceased. Also on the application of Mr E. 13. Mobre, bis Honour granted letters of administration of the estate of Ellen Drummond, late of Nelson, to Duncan Drummond, cue of the next-of-kin of tho deceased.

A reminder is given or the anniversary social gathering lo lie hold in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall to-morrow evening, in s connection with the 76th anniversary of the Church. The following have kindly promised their assistance towards the musical programme:— Mrs Russell, Miss Hilda Jacobs, Miss Agnes Dodds, Miss Sowman and Messrs. E. H. Short, F. Huggins and J. R. Smith. Mr A. Gould nirrrsmices an auction sale of freehold property, piano, furniture, motor car, etc., at Wai-iti, tomorrow at noon ,by order Public Trustee, in the estate of E. K. V. Watson, deceased.

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