LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ah W. E. Adams, engineer-in-chief for the Sydney Harbour Trust, when interviewed in Sydney after Ins c U '" from Europe, America and New Zealand expressed doubts as to the advantages o ferro-concrete wharves. Remfoiced concrete,” he said, “at many of the ports I visited has not come up to c. pectations as regard durability. A nun - her of the structures seen were showing signs of serious deterioration, the X having rusted and burst open the concrete. Reinforced concrete construction must still be regarded as in the experimental stage. Galvanising the s would seem to be the solution.

Evidence was heard before Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., at the Magistrate s Court to-day in the civil action .viifieu Ghing (Mr Moynagh) v. N orjr * a , Tl Jones (Mr Fell), claim for £4O for alleged breach of warranty in connection with the sale of a horse by defendant to plaintiff. Decision was reserved.

Judgment in the following undefended civil cases was given by Mr T. E. Alaunsell, S.M., at the Court to-day: Glasgow, Hayes and Rout v. E- -Adams, claim £3/2/-, costs £l/3/6; D. R- Butfell v. M. Bush £3, costs £l/3/6; Glasgow, Hayes and Rout v. W. Bateman, £ll/11/1, costs £3/0/6; L. M. Montgomery v. 11. Irvine, £22/11/3,. costs £l/11/-. The Public Works Department advises that the Clarence River ferry is again available for ears.

We’ll open the Spring Season with a hang in a few days;! The big wholesale stocKS just bought in Auckland will be here and we’ll stagger the town by offering all the newest and smartest spring and summer goocls at bargain prices. Watch the paper daily for further details. The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co., Ltd.* A prophet, they say, has no honour in his own country and it lias been too much tiie policy of New Zealanders in the past to pass over the products of their country in favour of the imported goods which, in many cases are actually inferior to the New Zealand article. Take tobacco for example. Most American tobaccos are objectionable on the score of excess nicotine, and the defective combustibility, leadipg to the clogging of the pipe, with unpleasant, and indeed, injurious consequences to the smoker. Try Riverhcad Gold mild and aromatic; or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, and if you, prefer, a. full' body try Cut Plug No. 10, the Bulkhead 'label. Their purity, flavour, aroma, and allround excellence will surprise you. Unlike most brands from oversea, this particular typo of tobacco does not foul the pipe and leaves the mouth fiwe.Ct and clea’n- Experts maintain that of all 1 varieties known New Zealand leaf is the least injurious on account of its small pei'centage of nicotine and that it may be smoked continually without Lie slightest after-effects.*

“I think it would be. a good idea if the council, when iho reconstruction of the roads is being carried out, took steps to have the wordg ‘Welcome to Invercargill” worked into tho roadway at the boundaries of the town,” said Cr. H. J. Far rant at a council meeting (reports the Southland Times). While the suggestion was received with a good deal of laughter by several councillors, the novelty of the idea appealed to them, and the Mayor said that it could be considered at a later date.

An unusually fine specimen of seahorse, about eight inches in length, was caught in a net at the breakwater recently (say s the Napier Telegraph). The quaint sinuous little creatures arc often caught round about Napier, hut such well-developed specimens are rare.

Archbishop Julius, of Christchurch, Bishop Avcrill, of Auckland, Bishop Sadlier, of Nelson, and Bishop .Sedgwick, of Napier, are in Wellington for the annual meeting of the Anglican Board of Missions.

Friday was tho tenth, anniversary of the departure of the Samoan Advance Guard from New Zealand. This force consisted of 55 officers and 1364 men, and it was mobilised within a lew days after flic outbreak o fwar between Great Britan. and Germany. The men sailed from Wellington in the steamers Moeraki and Monowai early on the morning of August 15, 1914, or only ten days after the news of the declaration of war was received in the Dominion. The force, which included about 300 men from the Auckland district, arrived at Samoa on August 30, according to New Zealand tine, and occupied Apia, without opposition, the same dav.—N.Z Herald.

An Ellham soft-goods linr, has been troubled bpy depredations by rats. 'Hie diet they principally favoured was trou ser buttons. They did no- injury to the cloth, but had a great appetite for but tons, which, being made of casein, were digestible. Traps set with buttons for bait proved deadly.

A meet mg of Dunedin merchants and manufacturers using sugar has unai.imously agreed that it would pay New Zealand better to continue the present small duty on impoited sugar rattier tho.n have the Colonial Sugar Company’s works at Auckland closed. The opinion was expressed that- Java sugar is not suitable for many manufacturing processes, and that the* storage and interest involved in keeping big stocks of sugar would more than counterbalance the duty. In short, it was held sugar or sugar goods would he no cheaper to the public if the duty were removed and the company s "works closed.

The Tutanekai, which has returned to Wellington from a trip to the outlying southern Islands, brought four sea lions and a sea leopard. They were caught in a net and fought strongly, so that some trouble was required to get them aboard. For a fortnight they sulked and refused to eat, hut are now tamer, borne of the animals are for the Auckland Zoo. The Tutanekai had fine weather generallv, and saw no signs of castaways. The provision depots were intact. Press Association.

Wakefield hockey girls arc holding a dance on Wednesday. The committee are working hard and they appeal for general support to help make the dance a big successThe danger of motorists smoking vvhen refilling a car with benzine was illustrated in Whangarci recently, a taxidriver named George -James being severely burned about the body as a direct result. While he was emptying a tin into the tank of his car some of the fluid was spilt on his hands and clothing, the resultant fumes becoming ignited by a cigarette that James was smoking. Tho sufferer was conveyed to Whangarci Hospital for treatment. For failing to render personal service as required by the Defence Act, J. 1. Wakefield was fined 10/-, cost s 7/-.

In tlie Associated Board’s written examination pass list published in our Saturday’s issue the name printed as Miss Gardner should have been Master It. Gardners

When three boys were charged at Rusliall, near Wallsall, with throwing stones at a train it was stated that the driver, John Baker, of Redcliteh, was si seriously injured that he lies in hospital between life and death. He had lost the sight of one eye and the other was endangered. The mother of one boy opposed the adjournment of the case, saying she and six children were about to sail ior ,the United States to join her husband. The chairman replied: Here is a man blinded and lying between life and death, and you want to run away. The boys will be remanded, and if you attempt to leave the country you will be arrested. Ladies’ Art Silk Jumpers in Putty, Cream, Flesh, and Saxe—the latest—15s 6d. At McKay’s.* Our Buyer is Back! He’s been in Auckland, where lie bought at bargain prices large warehouse stocks of Spring and Summer goods. These goods will arrive soon and in a few days’ time will be thrown out at Sensational Sale prices. Watch the paper daily for details. Auckland Clothing and Drapery C'o., Ltd.'*' A new line of Black and Black and White Silk Cardigans, especially matrons’ summer wear—4ss to 755. At McKay’s.*

Mr A. Gould announces an auction sale of furniture and household effects, on account of Mr G. Coombes, Nile-st., for Thursday next. August 21st, at 1.3(3 p.m.

Jazz Jumpers in cross-over styles, all Oriental smart colourings, 29s 6d. At McKay’s.*

Back from the Happy Hunting Ground! Our buyer has returned from Auckland, when he secured at silly prices large warehouse stocks of smart Bpring and Summer goods—the very cream of the wholesale houses’ stocks. In a few days we’ll offer the lot at a huge Opening Season Sale. Wait. The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co., Ltd.*'

Light Gaberdine and Repp, Spring Frocks. All intermediate garments in Navy, Grey, Fawn, and Rust, beautifully piped and braided, 755. All sizes, at McKay’s.* Just Opened! Marabout Capes and Stoles'hi all the newest shapes and shades. 32s 6d to 7 guineas. At McKay’s.* The “Ocean Post” envelope and paper, price 6d, at booksellers. A novelty for every boy and girl. Get your parents and friends when travelling to post you a letter in the largest post office in the world, viz., the Pacific Ocean.*

Although not genearally appreciated the scientist is indispensible to the producer. A problem which has been engaging the attention of the Department of Agriculture Laboratory lately is the deterioration of New Zealand hill pasture. It is estimated that 4,000,000 acres have reverted to scrub fern and the process goes steadily on. The process is very noticeable on the original bircb forest lands of Nelson. We can re-estab-lish these deteriorated pastui - es in forest for £1 per acre, and suggest this as the most sensible solution. —H. G. Kingsland, Forestry Specialist, Wakefield.*

Tourists! Look! Round Trip! 75 miles for 12s 6d ! Enjoyable day’s editing—through beautiful apple lands —by Emms’ Motor SoSvice. ’Phone 527. Office, 29 Hardy Street.* DAWSON’S, Reefton, the leading Hotel on the West Coast. Patronised by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales- Francis B. StalJard, Proprietor.*

Tho advantage of direct carriage of bar go by water from tho South Island to tho "Waikato river ports ' vas stressed by Mr A. M. Bisley, president of tho Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting of that body In a recent tour of tho South Island he found merchants much interested in a proposed regular service, tie pointed out that so far the steamer service had not been well patronised. r lhe chamber decided to enlist tho co-operation of southern progressive societies in an effort to stimulate shipping between the South Island and the Waikato, A charge of having an unregistered pea rifle in liis possession was preferred against L. B. Kain at the Magistrate’s Court this forenoon. Mr Fell, for defendant, said a plea of guilty would he entered in order to bring out the facts. Counsel proceeded to explain that m 1921 defendant purchased from E. Buxton and Co.’s the rifle —one of two similar one., in stock —and then went to obtain a permit from the police, giving the number and description of his purchase. He then returned to- the shop and obtained what he believed the rifle he had obtained the permit for. As it turned out, however, the salesman had wrapped up the second rifle. Some time afterwards defendant found out the mistake but took no action. The matter came to the attention of the Wellington police, arising out of a charge against a man having in his possession an unregistered rifle which was the mate of the one the subject of the present charge. Richards, salesman, employed by E. Buxton and Co., gave evidence as to the wrong rifle being parcelled up. The Magistrate said the breach was only a technical one and lie would impose costs only. No order was made to forfeit the rifle. Last evening in St. John s Methodist Church Gaul’s cantata .‘‘The Holy City” was rendered' at the close, of the service. Mr Frank Mitchell was the conductor and Mr J. Tait, A.R.C.0., presided at the organ. The solo s were given by Misses Neale and Smith and Messrs Farmer and Mitchell; a trio by Mrs Savage, Misses Neale and Smith; and a quartetby Misses Prussing, Greig, and Messrs T Taylor and Parker. Mrs .Murdock played harp solos during both the morning and evening services. At the evening service, which was attended by a full church, Rev. H. L. Blamire.s took for his subject- “The Place of Music in Religion.” Attention is drawn to the advertisement in this issue announcing a display of dancing and drill by the pupils at the Nelson Girls’ College in the School of Music on August 22nd and 23rd. Tickets at Begg’s. The proceeds arc in aid of the College sports fund, and a large attendance is anticipated.

A jumble sale for the funds of tnc W.C.T.U. will be held on Thursday afternoon in the Methodist Hall .Members may leave their contributions To the stalls during the morning. Gifts of hooks, ornaments, clothing, etc, will be welcomed. ;