LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 17 November 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A hail storm last. Friday did a good deal of damage- in some orchards in Redwood’s Valley. Fortunately the. area affected was not extensive and the final result, in the opinion of Mr J. H. Thorp, orchard instructor, will not, be very serious except perhaps in two or three orchards, where the young apples have been badly marked. In one case where the hail stones were large and jagged it is feared the apple crop has ben wiped out, but a good save is anticipated where the' hail was less severe. Neighbouring districts so far 7 ns known, experienced very little hail. • A cable received by the Shell representatives advises that Pinedo’s world flight has been definitely abandoned for this year, but that he will bo,; undertaking a new flight early next year, the ■route covering the South Atlantic, South America, West Indies, North America and the North Atlantic Ocean. After completing all arrangements for his 60,0U0 miles flight round the world,, as originally planned, Pineda was unfortunate in damaging his'machine "in trials on the eve of the flight, while descending in a heavy sea, and it appears that .this mishap was responsible for the present change of plans. Tho New, Zealand Meat Producers’ Board has just completed taking Christinas orders for presents of single carcasses of prime New Zealand lamb to be delivered to friends in the Old Country. For the coming Christmas season the board has received over 2500 individual orders, which constitutes a fresh record. Up to the present date close on 9000 orders have been received since the inception of the scheme. These lambs .are distributed to all parts of tho United Kingdom, and are proving a valuable advertising medium in introducing prime New Zealand lamb to new consumers at Home.

A neat comment on the use of precedent in arriving at decisions in legal arguments v. 7 as made by Mr Justice Adams in the Supreme Court at Auckland in announcing he would not give a written decision in an action concerning the interpretation of a will, as a written decision would get into the Law Reports and cause perplexity to the legal profession. His Honour remarked that one man’s nonsense should not be interpreted by another man’s nonsense for nearly thirty years. “The King can do no wrong” is a very powerful principle, and lias before noW enabled the highest authority to put up buildings which ordinary people would not he allowed to erect. A case of the kind is perturbing the minds of the Petone Borough Council (remarks “The Post”). At last night’s meeting the council received a notification from the Wellington Education Board that it proposed to erect the W est Infant School in wood. .On the motion of Councillor Scholefield, it was decided to protest, against the flouting of the borough by-laws, which specified that permanent material must be used. It was also decided to forward a remit to the Municipal Association requiring the Government to comply with borough by-laws.

The suggestion made recently by Dr. IT. J. C. Wilkie, school medical officer, for the establishment next year of a nutrition class at Northcote School, similar to that in operation at the Normal School, was discussed by the school committee last week (states the ' New Zealand Herald”). It was stated that under the scheme from 20 to 30 children up to Standard 11. would be selected for special treatment, designed to build up their physique, including the supervision of lunches to ensure that only wholesome foods were consumed.' Members of the committee desired information concerning the. number of children likely to be drafted into the class, and in order to havo fuller information it was decided to call for a report from the headmaster and another from Dr. Wilkie.

“I have boon amazed to find if so difficult to ascertain how 7 much it will cost a possible patron of tho Nelson Trotting Meeting this week to travel to Richmond and how much to get in to see tho races,” writes “Auckland Visitor.” He continues: “The advertisements of the Trotting Club and of car proprietors certainly do indicate some sort of timetable, but not a word about charges.: Up to the time of writing (Tuesday) our reorganised Railway Department has not made any announcement, but the Trotting Club announces that ' trains will run. My difficulty is increased because I cannot ascertain by private inquiries just what the cost of transport and admission is. ‘About. ’ so-and-so’ is the nearest I can get. Are tho charges so high that, the authorities nro afraid to announce them or is it merely thoughtlessness?’ We may add that our correspondent's complaint has been brought' under the notice of the Club and the railway .officers and the information sought appears in our advertising columns to-night.

Special attention is drawn to the Railway Department’s advertisement in today’s issue in connection with the train arrangements, for Nelson Trotting Club’s races at Richmond on Friday and Saturday. Special non-stop trains and cheap fares have been arranged. Showroom Week! Fuji tSilk Frocks in smart striped designs, 33/9. The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co *

An opening notice from AJex Brown, new jewellery emporium, Bridge street, appears on page 2 to-day. Race Wear Fashions are featured in an attractive half page inset distributed with to-night’s Mail by W. McKay and Son

Beautiful Pleated . Skirts—wholesale stock bought for less than - half. In Crepe-de-Chene, Jersev Silks, Kasha Cloth, etc.—l9/11, 22/6, 24/6. 25/6. The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co., Ltcl.*

Turn lo page 2, where you will find A Vox Brown’s opening notice fo-day. Sale opens Friday morning. Big bargains plus a discount of 4/- in the £■ Come one and all. Don’t miss The opening.* Cashmere. Jumper Suits in Cream Wool and Wool and Silk mixture, with Eton Collars, long sleeves and self ties, only 32/6 at McKay’s.*

Bleached table damask of very spe eial quality and value, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6 yd Trathen’s.*

Brown’s new jewellery store in Bridge street opens ori Friday next.*

Cellular direct from Hwrockses’ mills. Recommended on hygiene principles. Splendid value']/3 and 1/9 yd. 'hathen’s.*

New Cream Jumpers in fine wool and wool and silk mixture, with Eton collars. Sleeveless, short or long sleeve styles, 14/6 to 17/6 at McKay's.*' Emms’ Motors are advertising a revised service for the coming season. Their mid-day car and also weekly orvy service will prove a great benefit botn to the local residents and tourists, giving as it does a surer means of transport between these places.*

"Because an employee of '• "Fashions Limited,” manufacturers of women’s clothing, had set up a similar business called “Fashions Unlimited,” the former took'action in the Supreme Court recently to restrain the latter from carrying on her business as “Fashions Unlimited.” Air Justice Reed granted an interim injunction, and this was made perpetual by Mr Justice Alpers in a reserved judgment delivered at Wellington yesterday.

The uniformity of hand signals for motorists was mentioned at a meeting of the executive of the North Island Motor Union in Wellington. A letter was received from the Auckland Automobile Association suggesting that representations should be made to the Minister of Internal Affairs asking that regulations he brought down under the Motor Vehicles Act providing for the adoption of uniform hand-signals by drivers. The reason for the request was that hand signals necessary to comply with the Auckland City bylaws were different in some respects from those adopted by the union, and it was feared that confusion would arise. The secretary of the union stated that regulations were being prepared. Mr G. W. Rattray, a well-known Dunedin business man, who ,has returned after a ten months’ trip to! the Old Coiihtfy, in the course of an interview, said: “England is solid.' There.can be no doubt about it. For generations she has lent money to all parts of the world, and the interest on these loans is constantly coming-in; enabling her still to finance every, sound investment, whether it- be in thousands or millions. Every loan- proposition that appears to be' sound, and 90 per cent: that have authoritative hacking are of .that na : turo, is promptly.examined and, if investors like it, the loan is immediately subscribed. The wealth of the Old Country is enormous. The organisation in regard to industry is. otr proved lines, and the virility of the nation is undiminished. These, at any rate, are my opinions after inquiring carefully and observing with close interest, and I have no doubt that with the settlement of the coal strike the Old Country, will recommence a period of prosperity. I saw no signs of decadence.”

A spirited appeal "for. more consideration for ministers in their .retirement was made by the Rev. L. H. Hunt (Mount Eden) aL the General Assembly in Wellington. The ministers of the Christian Church, said Mr Hunt, were the keystone of every movement that was promulgated, but they suffered -from the unmitigated curse of humility. ‘“We will never have a contented ministry until we get rid of the disabilities from which we are suffering. When the Civil Service is discontented and when the Government wants more votes the disabilities of the Civil Service are removed.” declared Afr Hunt. “We are only demanding the irreducible minimu nj, when we retire. We don’t want a Rolls-Royce car and half a million a year. All we want is enough to live on in comfort when we retire.”

' A number of expectation went round the Presbyterian General Assembly when an overture from the Wellington Presbytery urging that women should be eligible for all positions that the Church had to offer was introduced, but those who anticipated anything in the nature of a lively debate were disappointed. After two members of the Wellington Presbytery had supported the overture — both “with all their heart and soul”— the matter was “sent down” to the presbyteries for consideration and report/ In introducing the proposal, the Rev. W. J. Comrie said that lie was satisfied that it was in the right direction. Old and conservative churches the world over were changing their views in regard to the position that women should hold in the Church, and the rights of women could not .long be denied them. Women, he said, were the backbone of the Church, and when any special effort was needed the backbone always came to the front. (Laughter). There was some competition for the honour of seconding the overture, but the Rev. J. McCaw (Lower Hutt) won the day. He said be supported the overture on Scriptural grounds. There was ample evidence to support the claim that women should have a prominent place in the Church courts.

Motorists have been considerably concerned of late owing to the fact that they cannot leave their cars without lights in parking places at night. Judging from a statement made by the secretary of the North Island Motor Union m Wellington (says “The Post”) owners of cars might soon expect relief in this connection. It was stated that the Lights on Vehicles Act- provided that regulations could be brought down allowing unlit cars 'to be parked at night in well illuminated areas. The Secretary of the Internal Affairs Department, Mr Stntt stated, was working on the regulations now, and they Would, he thought be brought down very soon. “If we desire joy and goodwill .upon the whole wide earth, -with- the children we must begin” (writes W. S. Walton in the "New Health Bulletin”). “The citizens of to-morrow are the mightiest community for goodwill. The race marches forward, (or backward) on the feet of little children. The health of the nation dwells in the cradle, the' nursery, the school. The first ten years are the destiny years. Let us be kings of springtime!' Let us drive ignorance, disease, and shadow away from the realms of childhood.”

Suits! Special purchase of 20 box suits, usually sold at £5 5s to £6 6s. Special ' price this week £3 19s 6d.— Trathen’s.*

Less than Half Price! Warehouse Stock of Pleated Skirts in Crepe-de Chene, Jersey Silk, Kasha Cloth, etc. 19/11. 22/6, 24/6 ,25/6. The. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co., Ltd.* 20 only! Small lot only men's high grade suits to clear this week, £3 19s 6d, usually £5 ss. to £6 6s.—Trathen’s.* Alfred - Gould announces an . auction sale for to-morrow'-al the rooms, Hardy street, of household furniture, etc.

Smart suits for Race. Week. A very large stock to choose from, prices from 57/6 to £7, including a special line of tweeds and worsteds at £3 I9s sd.—Teathen’s.*

■Showroom Week! Women’s delightful Floral Voile Frocks, 22/6. The Auckland Clothing arid Drapery Co., Ltd.* For the weary brain.-.worker there are worse ways of spending a welcome "night off” than by the fireside, with pipe and book for company. But the tobacco for such occasions should be a brand that can he smoked with enjoyment for three or four hours at a stretch without burning the tongue or other unpleasant consequences: where is such tobacco to he found? Why right here in New Zealand. And it owes its excellency Ho two things, principally. Firstly, it contains only a minimum amount of nicotine, and secondly it is toasted in the, process of manufacture. That's why tin- flavour is so good. In these two important respects it differs altogether from the imported brands which often contain as much as 5 or 6 per cent, of nicotine, and are not toasted. For purity, delicacy, flavour, aroma, and wholesomeness, New Zealand tobaccos are unrivalled. If you like a mild aromatic smoke try Riverhead Gold; if you prefer a medium strength there is Navy Cut (Bulldog), and if you are accustomed to a full-flavoured brand ask for Cut Plug No. 10 (Bull’s Head).*

Suits! Manufacturer's end of season’s clearance, bought at a liberal discount, third off 'usual prices, to clear £3 19s 6d. Trathen’s.*

The Sea Scouts have! been in' active training for the past few weeks forJ.be coming contest with a team from H.M.'jb. Dunedin, which is to arrive on the 25th inst. Hitherto the Nelson Sea Scouts hold an unbeaten record, and this event, which will be over a straight course of about a" mile and a-half, is being looked forward to with. enthusiasm. None of the Nelson Sea Scouts is over 18 years of age, and the warship's crew will have the advantage of both age and weight. As a result of their efforts in entertainment during the past winter the Sea Scouts are in quite n satisfactory position financially, During (lie Dunedin’s visit the Sea Scouts will receive nautical instruction from the. ship’s officers.

Owners of motor lorries who have not complied with the section of tho Act stipulating (that 'reflectors must '"be affixed to tho vehicles, 'are in danger of presecutipn. It is understood that the authorities are about to enforce tlie Act. The well-known Kekerangu station on the east coast of Marlborough has changed hands, states a Blenheim Press Association telegram, the buyers Being Messrs Rollason Brothers, nephews of Messrs A- .J. and G. F. Murray, The price is not. stated. ' ’■* - In an opinion to the Wellington Education Board the Crown Law Office lays it’down that a school committee, having a legal right to let school' buildings for social purposes under certain conditions, there i,s no liability on the committee, in the case of the building being destroyed by fire.—Press. Association.

"Attention is called in the advertising" .columns to it' gramophone concert and exhibition of physical work to be given in the Y.AI.C.A. gymnasium on 29th inst.