LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 9 October 1926, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The construction of the Municipal swimming baths is proceeding satisfactorily. The main foundations are being excavated and some of the casing for the concrete is being completed. The foiegoing particulars were continued in Ihe Engineer's report- submitted to (ho meeting of the City Council lastevening.

The Commonweallli Government recently inaugurated a competition forTm' best design for a postage stamp to commemorate the opening of Ihe first, Federal Parliament at Canberra on 91 h May. It is now announced that Ihe first prize was won by Ronald A. Harrison, of Elwood, Victoria, and the secoru?' prize by (I. (). Lyons, of Prospect, South Australia. The Commonwealth PostmasterGeneral states that, cablegrams were received from some competitors in New Zealand asking for an extension of time in order to permit- their designs to reach Melbourne. Lor the information ol such competitors it is announced that, all such designs, though they arrived late, received full consideration.— Press Assoc iat ion.

Emms' Motors are. advertising a revised service for Ihe coming season. Their midday car and also weekly orvy service will prove a. great benefit boln to flic local residents and tourists, giv ing as it does a surer means of transport, between these places *

Referring to the "correspondence in the press about, noisy motor cycles, Or. Neale at. last, night's meeting of the Council took exception to the criticism alleging (hat no steps were being taken to abate iho nuisance.. He said that the traffic inspector hail been out at all hours of the night trying to catch offenders. It was only fair that .the public should know this, added the councillor.—The Mayor remarked that he could Vouch for the activity of the inspector in trying to abate the nuisance.

A resolution congratulating Mr A. Harris, M.P., upon his staunch adher ence to the political principles declared bv him during his last candidature, and reaffirming confidence, was passed by the electors of Wailemata at Milford. Mr Harris was presented with an illuminated address, bound in album form. Mr J. W. Hoyden referred to Mr Harris as a member who had placed the interests of Takapuna and his constituency before those of party. Air A. M. Gould stated that disloyalty to his parly had been imputed to Mr Harris. There was nothing of the sort, At the last election .Mr Harris had stood for freedom from unnecessary restrictions on trade, and for a fair run for the business men of the. community, and he had maintained that principle inTarliament. The members of the Ministry were merely the carriers of the banner. Mr Harris had been faithful to the banner itself rather than to the carriers. Mr Patter, who was present, spoke of the omnibus legislation as the most Bolshevik and iniquitous l law ever passed in any part of the British possessions. If'Mr Holland had been in power and bad brought in such a law there would have been a hue and cry against it from the North Cape to the Bluff. Mr Harris said it was painful to have, fallen out, with his party, but he had endeavoured to put duty before party. After dealing at length with the ' omnibus legislation, Mr Harris claimed that he bad been justified in acting as he did in the House, and that the omnibus legislation represented (he first, time in the history of the British Empire, (hat' Parliament had been used for (he purpose of assisting one trader and, by assisting him, ruining his opponent. Such an action, he declared was a disgrace to Parliament. During the past month building permitb to the value of £BBB4 were issued from the City Engineer's office. Five new dwelling's £4440) and two new business premises (£2852) were included in the list. In giving his judgment on (he application of tho Auckland Wicker Workers' Union to have the Institute for tho Blind made a party to the Auckland award, Judge Krazer said that there were many reasons ,why such an institution should not be made a party to an award, but on the" other hand the present application arose" from complaints about the undercutting of prices. It was riot right that a publicly supported institution should compete unfairly with private enterprise, but the director had intimated that lie was willing to discuss prices with representatives of the trade. That would seem to be the proper solution of the question.—Press Association. Replying to a question while the gas report was under discussion at the City Council last evening the Engineer stated that the production of gas was going up and the consumption considerably increasing. "That is on account of gas stoves," commented the Mayor. Allen Wallis, master of the steamer Bona, was charged at the Auckland Police Court' with failing to keep and fix a safe and proper gangway on a vessel at Chelsea wharf on August 10th. when a member of the crew accidentally fell fioin the gangway and was drowned. There had been a net under the gangway, but its position had been shifted to provide for painting and the net was not replaced underneath. Defendant's counsel admitted tho captain's responsibility, but, said evidence, bad come into the company's possession that had it been in its proper place it would not have saved the man from drowning. The magistrate imposed a penalty of £lo.—Press Assoseiation. The traffic inspector reported to the" Council meeting last evening that two motor cycle owners were to be prosecuted for causing undue noiso. Owing to a technical error the name of Miss Vida Wilding, L.A.8., pianoforte soloist in the Hungarian Fantasie (Liszt) was omitted from the report of the Harmonic Society's concert. Tin's is a work, probably never attempted in the smaller centres and very rarely in the. large centres. Miss Wilding's clever and artistic rendering was an outstanding feature. The performance too, was from memory—no easy matter with an orchestra! accompaniment. In forwarding a list of delegates to attend the conference next week to discuss the possibilities of a hydro-electric scheme for the province, the Motueka Borough Council intimated to the City Council last evening that Mr Toogood, Consulting Engineer, had been invited to attend'. The Mayor stated that he understood Air Toogood would not attend.— Cr. flarley, however, in order to prevent any misunderstanding, moved, and it was carried, that a letter be sent to the Borough Council that in view of the fact that the conference is being called to meet ..Mr Kissell, Chief Government electrical engineer, the Council will oppose, any consulting engineer attending the conference. —The .Mayor and C'rs. Gifibs, Barley and Moffatt were appointed the Council's delegates, it being understood that, any oilier councillors who can will also attend.

lii a letter to tlio Oily Council read nt last, night's meeting tho Nelson Automobile Association suggested that until I lie promised motor traffic regulations are, issued or Hie Council bring its bylaws up-to-date, the traffic inspector be instructed not to take action under the present by-laws without a specific direcliwi from the 'Council.—After some discussion it was resolved that the Association's request be not acceded to.

On Wednesday and Thursday of next week the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild purpose holding their annual bazaar. The result of many months' hard work will be displayed on well-stocked stalls of plain and fancy works and stalls for produce, cakes and sweets, together with a jumble stall should attract a fair share of patronage. The sale will be opened at 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs \V. J"). S. .Johnston, and will be' continued through the evening and on Thursday afternoon and evening. Programmes of exceptional merit have been arranged for each evening, (ho artists on Wednesday being: Misses Benseinann, Trussing, S. Silk and Sowman ; Alesdames Hunter and Toms; and Messrs Bishop, Dalton. Whitwell, K. Dalglish, Hunter and I'oyne. On Thursday evening ;i short concert will be rendered by Misses Smith, Neale and Coleman, and Mesdames Russell and Harley, and will be fetlloworl by a comedietta by members of the Girls' Club. The Defence Department advertises in this issue men's and boys' clothing, overcoots ami sundries, rifles, etc. The annual sale of the All Saints' Mission Service League will be held on Wednesday October 20th, afternoon and overling. Besides the usual stalls there will he rake competitions, with prizes for plain and decorated sponge, fruit cake, seed cake, scones, and pikelets.

Missionary Sunday to-morrow at the Congregational Church. 11 a.m., "Missionary Enterprise"; 6.30 p.m.. "faying oiir Debts." Rev. Harold J. .Ralph will preach at both services.

An application by the Regiment Band for the. use of Trafalgar Park on February Ist for a gala day evoked some discussion at the City Council meeting last evening. It was pointed out that the Council had expended considerable money in making a good cricket ground. and no risk should be taken of spoiling it. A motion that the. request he granted provided that the Park was not required for cricket was lost, as was an amendment that the matter bo deferred for two months; and ft was eventually decided to inform the writers that the Council was unable to comply with the request as it, was inadvisable to hold a gala on a ground reserved for cricket, and suggesting that the Botanical Unserve should bo used.

At the annual meeting of the Wellington branch of the English-speaking Union, .Mr Harold Johnston alluded to the importance of fostering understanding and goodwill with the people of the United States. The difficulty they were up against most of the time was that they were members of a commercial community, and the real doubt was as to whether strenuous commercial rivalry was compatible with real friendship. It was all very well, he said, for persons who had no dealings in commerce to say that we must establish good relations. If one happened to be a business man worsted in a commercial dealing it was very hard to convince him that the ideals in business obtaining in America were those obtaining in a British community. The speaker remarked that be was' frequently astounded at the. illfeeling that existed and the difficulties that arosej and he thought it was folly not to realise the fact. Despite the. commercial rivalry which must go on, and which might become even more, intense, he thought it was possible that alongside of if real friendship could grow.

The secretary of the N.Z. Dairy Produce Board advises that the, Hoard is anxious that Dairy Companies should watch carefully the weight of butter. On the present standard weight of parchment, which weighs about. 4 ozs. for each box of butler, it is considered that 561bs 607. S giver, a safe margin. There is a tendency, however, to use heavier parchment, and on a standard weight of 561bs 6ozs. Ibis would reduce the actual nett weight, of butter in each box. This point requires careful attention on the part of dairy companies.

At Auckland a military pensioner nn twelve charges of making false declarations, was ordered to pay £7O to the Pensions Department by tm shillings per week. —Press Association.

Considerable interest Is being taken in the recital to be given in the School or Music on Wednesday evening next by Trevor de Clive Lowe, 'cellist, assisted by Misses V. Wilding, Caverhill and Mr Ernest Short. Since lie has been in Nelson Trevor de Give Lowe has delighted many music lovers, and the recital is being given at (heir request. All Southern criticisms of Ins playing refer (o his tasle and the high standard to -which he has attained. An excellent programme is being arranged and with the support accorded by such well known artists as (hose mentioned above, an evening rich in musical charm is assured.

Regulations prescribing the conditions and restrictions on the taking of Quinnat salmon for purposes of sale were gazetted this week. Salmon may be taken for sale by duly licensed persons from Ist January to 14th May in each year ,and in the. case of applications for netting licenses preference is to be given to bona fide whole-lime professional fishermen. The waters where nets or traps may bo used are (he Clutha Waitaki. Bangipapa, Rakaia, and Waimakariri Rivers. The fees prescribed are: License, to take salmon with nets or traps, £5; license to take salmon with rod and line. £2; license for licensed fishermen to fake salmon at sea and license to take salmon with rod and line by the holder of a license to take trout, £1 each.

A fresh twelve months' contract for tho supply of gramophones to the schools throughout the Dominion has been accepted by the Education Department. The two machines jointly" selected are described by the Education Department as being'of British manufacture—the Columbia and "His (Master's Voice.

Twenty years in the land of the "waking giant"-is the record of'the, Rev. T. Cocker Brown, B.A. 8.D., who is advertised to speak at a missionary social to be held at the Congregational Church, Hardy street, next Tuesday at 7.45 p.m. Voting peopie will take part, and refreshments will be served. A collection will be taken up for the funds of Hie London Missionary Society.

Alfred Gould announces the following auction sales. Tuesday next, sale of surplus furniture on account of. Mrs L. D. Cox, Ngatilama vSlreet; Saturday next, 10th instant, at the Booms, "Hardy Street, postponed sale of freehold residential property in the estate of Robert Kerr, deceased. The building trade in Dunedin has brightened up considerably, and evervthing points to a very busy time during the next two years. Many" big contracts are on hand, and during September building permits to the value of £26,681 were issued by the city building inspector. Included in the. list are. a number of dwellings. Additions are also being made io several warehouses and factories, and many large premises are shortly to he erected in the principal parts of tho city. These include a big block «f buildings for (he "Evening Star" company. A rusty nail, extracted with difficulty from n chock of wood, was worth £lO to G. Taylor, a competitor in Saturday's cycling race from Hamilton to Auckland. Riding off the 30 minutes mark, Taylor made good progress until descending the Rnngiriris. Then his chain snapped and he set about effecting repairs. Meanwhile three or four other competitors passed. Taylor- was in a quandary, as he could find nothing suitable for the purpose of linking the chain. A passing motorist asked if he. could be of assistance, and Taylor said a nail might, serve the purpose." After a search, the motorist discovered one in a piece of wood in his car, and with this the chain was joined . Taylor went rejoicing on his way, and after the loss of about twenty minutes rode well, and gained the second prize of £lO. But for the nail ho would probably have find to abandon the. race.