LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 13 June 1925, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In connection with the football controversy, in which the powers of the Management Committee of the Nelson Rugby Union havg been questioned, the secretary (Mr F. Haro )has asked us to puhlieh Rule 14, which reads as follows:—“If any case occurs which is not or which in the opinion of the committee is not provided for by these rules, it shall bo determined by the committee in such manner as it shall think just, and it may (if it thinks fit to do so) report I he, case with its decision to a special general meeting of the Union for confirmation.”

One of the alpine peaks near Mount Cook has been named after a well known Nelson lady. This fact was mentioned by Dr. Toiehelman at bis lecture last evening and the reference was followed by a round of applause. “Bakers would lie astonished (states the. New Zealand Bakers’ and Grocers’ Review) if they saw numbers of New Zealand papers regularly to find how great is the agitation for wholemeal I’icail. It g''os on steadily, and it lias now reached a stage of tremendous strength. It is no use trying to sweep httek the tide; a number of scientific men and doctors in different parts of the world are urging that white flour is improved beyond its usefulness, and they are securing large support from the public.”

The Minister of Internal Affairs granted the Wellington Racing Club a two dav tote permit for a meeting to entertain the American fleet on the dates 20th and 22nd August subject to (lie approval of the Dates Committee of the Racing Conference.-—Press Association. W hen Dr. Teichelinan at the School of Music last evening mentioned “Killing two birds with one stone.'' he could not have realised that the Chairwoman alongside* him was the local representative of the Bird Protection Society, who i would nronably object to the killing of one bird with one stone.

A Press Association message from Christchurch states- that tin* GovernorG< rieral is confined to his bed by the doctor’s orders through an attack of lumbago, but hopes to fulfil bis engagements on Monday.

President Coolidge continues bravely to set. an example of economy to* the .American people, having had his old hat reblacked tor Easter at a cost of uistead el buying a new hat costing irnm .€2 to >l3. He has ordered a new suit, for which he will pay £l3. He went to the tailor who made his clothes while he was Vice-President. As President the tailor thought that Mr Coolidge could afford something better and suggested a suit made of ‘ English, cloth, for which he charged about £2O. President Coolidge listened silently while the tailor expatiated on the merits of his wares, and then sPenced him with the laconic order: “No, I want something made in America; another of those 65 dollar suits.”

The postal authorities advise that mails which left Auckland on 13th .May, via Vancouver arrived in London on lit it June.

Attention is drawn to the advertisement re addresser by Mr Livingstone in tho Recbnhite Hall, on “The Lord’s Second Coming,” commencing Sunday evening at- 7 p.m., and continuing during tho week.

Elsewhere in this issue the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Nelson, announces the sale of properties in the Takaka and Matin Survey districts.

In the Cathedral Sunday School room on Tuesday evening next a. concert of a, most attract iso nature is announced. The contributing artists are well-known favourites, anti the entertainment should he most enjoy,able.

I low vjuickiy ladies’ fashions change was exemplified in the slides at Dr. Tcit li.'liran's lefture at the School of Music last evening. Some of the views of the > xjiloits say of 1907, included women with big awkward looking hats, prim neck collars and long draggling clumsy skirts. Fashion makers have some great accomplishments to their credit but it is impossible to imagine a reversion to the conditions outlined above.

The big fat caterpillar of the hawkmoth, Sphinx convolvuli, Air L. S. Mnckie, Otaheho. Hnwera, reports, feed (it tiie leaves of the kinnara as well as on convolvulus loaves. He imprisoned in a box six of Hie caterpillars that lin cl attacked bis kumaras. After feeding on leaves of both plants, they disappeared in four inches of earth. Some were grass or emewtld green, others were almost black. Voting Maoris in the disirict told Mr Mackic that older Maoris believed that when the caterpillars were found on kumara plants it was a sign of a prolific crop. They supplied “awhato” as the caterpillars' name. Although Mr Maekie has been in the district for more than twelve years, and has grown kumaras almost- every year, he never s;iw the caterpillars before.

Ti.at it pays to advertise was affirmed bv the Rev. Evan R. Harries, of St. James’ (..'lunch. Auckland, in the course of his address on Sunday evening on “'Sky Signs.” “Every woman who enters a store to shop,” he said.

“knows exactly what article she retinites, knows, too, what particular brand she favours, but in nine eases out of ten she buys a particular brand because it is judiciously advertised. Many houses openly acknowledge that they might as well go out of business in a week if tliev cease to advertise.”

A most interesting and lucid address was given by Miss E. Melville at the Grafton Library, Auckland, says the St;ii-. the Mayor, Mr G. Baildon, presiding over a large attendance. .Miss Melville, who recently returned from a lengthy tour abroad, detailed her travels in many of the countries visited, illustrating her remarks with a series of particularly fine lantern slides. The speaker said that she was impressed with London, with its amazing number of beautiful trees and its wonderful cleanliness, which was something to marvel at. A point which was brought home very forcibly by her tour was the realisation that history was a real thing, vital in the life of the nation, and not merely a matter of printed words in a book. In hundreds of places throughout England, said .Miss Melville, one. came across names, or houses, or streets that instantly carried thought back to some great event in the. Empire’s history. After a fine description of England, Miss Melville took her audience to the magnificent Fiordland of .Norway, to Copenhagen, the Eederated Malay •States, Singapore, Java and many other places. Alt the illustrations were well selected and of interest, including many of England’s ancient cathedrals, views of South Africa, ancient Viking ships over 1000 years old, dug up in Norway, and trees and fruits el the East.

Speaking at the conclusion of Dr. Teichelman’s lantern lecture tit the School of Music last evening Air Wilkinson. lion, secretary of the Nelson Rock Garden Society, said it was most encouraging to find people all over New Zealand taking an interest in the work in Nelson. All the time various inquiries were being made and the Society had been encouraged by many offers of genuine assistance. Only that day he had received a letter from a Takaka enthusiast offering a lorry load of suitable Takaka stone.

Some dismay was expressed at the Alay meeting of the Christchurch Clerical Society (states the Church News) when a letter from Auckland was read intimating that the northern diocese had decided that it could not undertake to organise the next New Zealand Church Congress, to be held next year. The principal reasons given were the pressure of affairs in the north, due to the proposed subdivision of the diocese, and the underslafiing of parishes. Some astonishment was expressed by members that a decision -which apparently was arrived at last August had taken so long to percolate southwards. “Anyway,” said a ‘member, “if the worst comes to the worst, let Christchurch tackle it again, rather than let it fall through.”

The Olcle English Fayre was concluded on Thursday evening, when S. John’s Hall was again crowded. Good business was done at the various stalls. The concert programme was also much appreciated, the following contributing: Violin solo. Miss Louisson ;• solos, Mrs Newman, Air F. Huggins, Miss Bowater : bells selection, Mrs Gledhill; recitation, Miss Talbot. At the conclusion of the concert Mr A. A, Lucas, on behalf of tlie Trustees and Mission funds, thanked the performers, stallholders, and all those who had contributed to the stalls. Mr S. Gorman and Rev. 11. L. Blamires also expressed their thanks. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very (successful Fayre to a. close.

"Whilst, merchants and other traders are complaining of dullness of trade, to which they ascribe the fall in the value of wool, there is little, if any, evidence of financial strain. The theatres and ether places of amusement are crowded nightly, enormous crowds attend the race meetings which are held almost every day in New South Wales, and the hotels are filled almost to overflowing by tourists and others who are good spenders. Furthermore, the various steamship lines trading to Europe and the Near East have a difficulty in finding accommodation for all the passengers offering.’ This was the impression brought back by Sir Harold Beauchamp, who has been visiting New South Wales, lfe pointed out to a Wellington newspaper representative that the recent published banking returns for the Commonwealth show great financial strength, in that fixed and free deposits had materially increased and advances had decreased. “The rate rul ing for money is roughly one-half per cent beyond the rates ruling in New Zealand,’ 7 'lie explained.

The business men’s gymnasium at the Y.M.C.A. .‘farted last Monday evening and was greatly enjoyed by a number of business' men who attended, and will he rontiuued weekly after office hours. On Mondays the classes at each of the gym naiiia. both mens, ladies and boys sections have been augmented by new pupils since the visit of theJWellington exponents, and as the new term starts this coming week, new pupils are advised to join immediately to gain the benefit of the full svllabusi.

Members of the Manchester Unity, 1.0.0. F. .are notified that the half-vear-1\ summoned meeting of the Loyal Nelson 1 .odne will he held on Wednesday evening next, when the balance sheet will la- presented, and the installation nt officers and initiation of several candidates will take place.

Messrs Newman, Bros. Ltd. notify in thin issue that they have opened temporary ( likes at 92 Hardy Street (opposite Union Rank) during rebuilding of their premises. All business will be transacted in their new office, with the exception of parcel bookings which will lie accepted at the garage as usual.

The attention of the public is drawn t<> the fact that the members of the committee of the Plnnket Society are now making their house-to-house, collect ion in aid of funds for the Society.

Replying to a suggestion at Levin that the expresses could be speeded up to enable the local stop, the Prime Alinister, Hon. J .LI. Contes, said he felt desperately nervous about asking the department to exceed the safety factor agreed on by the departmental experts. It only wanted one big accident to happen and the railways would be pinned down to a certain mileage per hour. He felt a personal responsibility in the matter. “Please don’t bring in the political stunt,” said the Minister to an interjcctor who suggested resort to political action, “it is not worth twopence as far as I am concerned. It. makes my blood boil to think anybody should think such arguments can weigh with a. Minister or the Railway Board.” (Applause).

.Members of the Nelson Automobile Association are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held on -Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Institute Rooms. Alany matters of interest to motorists generally will be. discussed and members can be assured of an interesting meeting. The election of officers, will take place and nominations for the various positions may be made in the loom. New members who sign up prior to the meeting can be elected by the committee, which meets before the general meeting, and such members will then be able to take part' in the general meeting. These associations all over New Zealand are doing great work in the interest of motorists, and there is no doubt that but for their efforts the license fee on private cars would have been £5 instead of £2, while the concessions on hotel tariffs will generally more than pay the annual subscription in the course of a vear.