LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 December 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“M' e Alail” will not be published on vdiristmas Day and New Year’s Day It will appear as usual on. Boxing Day. At last night’s meeting of the Nelson City Council, Councillor E. R. Neale said he was not satisfied that the Council was getting the best value from the services of men on the unemployment scheme who were on light work. He suggested that some of the men could be used in improving the appearance of such places as the patch of grass in front of the Auckland Point School, and on other work which would add lo the appearance of the town. The City Engineer was asked to give effect to the suggestion.

Having been invited to attend tho Mayor’s supper last evening the ex-Towu Clerk, Air G. A. Edmonds, made his appeal ance in the Cour.ci 1 Chamber partway through last night’s meeting of the City Council. Air Edmonds was asked to take a place at the table next to the Town Clerk and as he made his way across the chamber the Atayor and Councillors stood to receive him and accorded him an ovation. Later the Council conferred on the ex-Town Clerk a small duty in officiating with the present Town Clerk as scrutineer in a ballot vote in connection with the appointment of a custodian for the Alunicipal Baths. During the supper Mr Edmonds expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to tho Mayor and councillors for the manner in which he had been welcomed by them. This morning’s sitting of the Alagis. irate’s Court was the last before the holidays and at tho conclusion of the business, Mr W. V. Fletcher, on behalf of Nelson bar extended to Air T. E. Alaunsell S.AI., the compliments of the season. “I heartily reciprocate the expression. and hope that as far as the bar is concerned there will he more profitable work in ibis court for them next year,” said his Worship in reply. Senior Sergeant A. Stark, on behalf of tho police also extended seasonal greeting to . his Worship, who replied wishing ftlie (members of the police force a merry Christinas and a happy New Year.

At last night’s meeting of the Nelson City Council a request was received from the New Zealand Society of Civil Engineers for the attendance of the council engineers at the annual conference to be" 1 held at Dunedin from 19th to 24th February. The City Engineer (Air J. G. Littjejo'hn) said he did not wish to attend, and permission was given the assistant engineer, Air A. T. Leeds, to attend the conference. For riding a bicycle without a light at Bightwater on the night of 2nd December Rex Cross was fined Ss, costs IQs at the Alagistrale’s Court to-day. Air T. E. Alaunscil S.AL, was on the bench. Silk Hose, Gloves.—Trathen’s.* Cream Fuji and Spun Silk Frocks in (larcu and pleated styles with smart short sleeves, 11/6 and 19/11 at AlcKay’s.* 9.50 a.m. To-morrow at- “The Auck land.” Cambrics for 2Jd yard, Cups and Saucers Id, Bathing Helmets 3d. Adults onlv. Special inducements to shop early. All” details in advertisement page 7.‘ A pretty and acceptable gift at 3/6 ! Ladies’ Silk Locknifc Bloomers or Vests —all colours — daintilv boxed —greeting card enclosed —only 3/6 at McKay’s.* Shady wide-brimmed Straws for camping, beach or picnic wear. Bright multicoloured patterns, 2/6 and 4/11 at AleKay’s.* Handbags best at Trathen’s.* You’ll be sure to please with a piece of Nelson College Heraldic China. It’s beautiful in quality and exclusive to AleKay’s.* Busy and no wonder for Trathen’s have iho goods and there are no better values.*

In view of the many requests received by visitors to Nelson during the holiday season lo see the Cawtlnoii lustiline, the Institute Trust Board decided, at its last meeting, to make special arrangements to enable these requests to he grained. Accordingly a special room has been arranged for exhibits illustrating the scientific work of the Institute, and this room in addition to the Museum will he open to visitors and the public from .Monday to Friday of each week, at ? p in., commencing 27th December, and continuing until the end of January. For this period the hours of admittance have been extended to 4.30 p.m. Officers of the Institute will he in attendance in both rooms to explain the exhibits.

The Waimea Electric Power Board wrote to lasi night’s meeting of the Nelson City Council suggesting a conference to discuss the matter of bulk supply of power by ilia Council to the Board. The .Mayor (Mr W. J. Moffett) in answer to a question said the hoard wanted a further reduction in the price. The Council had already made an offer for a reduced charge. Tiie Electrical Engined (Mr E. Fleming) said the reduction offered by the Council amounted to LllO in the year. Councillor S. A. Gibbs said the hoard’s request was of a bald nature and he suggested that the Council write saying it would he glad to hear from the hoard what proposals it wished to discuss at the proposed conference. A motion to this effect was carried.

At last night’s meeting of the Nelson City Council permission was granted the Citizens’ Band to give concerts in the Botanical Reserve on 17lli December, 24th December, 7th January and 21st January, it was pointed out that the dates mentioned did not conflict with those granted the Regimental Band.

What does it cost to feed the staff and inmates of a large public institution such as the New Plymouth public hospital? (says the “Taranaki News”). The average daily cot for patients, doctors, nurses, kitchen and other staff is Is OJd. Nurses on the figures eat the least, or anyway arc the cheapest to feed, at 10|d a day, with patients, doctors and hospital domestic staff llld, Rangiatea Home inmates and staff (including tobacco) Is 2j,d, and Opunake hospital patients and staff Is 4gd. The general manager ol the Taranaki Hospital Board, Mr E. Holden, gave the figures in a report to the hoard this week. Air Holden stated that the cost of provisions included the feeding not only of patients, but- also of doctors, nurses, kitchen and ither staff. Although the total average was Is o|d a day, the individual averages showed considerable differences. Rangiatea Home figures appeared high hut certain of the inmates were allowed extra tobacco in lieu of wages for work done. Opunake provisions were bought in the retail market. New Plymouth, compared with Waikato Hospital, showed an excess of milk, eggs, potatoes and fruits while on the other hand the consumption of meat was extremely low. This was a decidedly good point from the patients’ and health view. Figures of cost alone might be entirely misleading but the statistics of quantities proved otherwise and should give the board a tense of security. Last week’s tonnage figures for the Otira- tunnel traffic were 10,269, compared with 10,881 for the corresponding week last year, and 5858 tons in the same period of 1931.

“We should have done it,” commented Councillor F. W. Huggins at last night’s meeting of the Nelson City Council when a certain subject ryis under 'discussion. “We’re told that every day,” said the Afayor (Mr AY. J. Aloffattj. “I can’t walk down the street without being told that. “I confess that I had a Victorian idea once that it was not right to have a mixed liostei —that, somehow, it did not fit in with the conventions,” said Mr A. T. Cavell, chairman of the Wanganui Technical College Board of Governors, at the break-up celebrations., “I have since been completely converted, and can assure you that every member of _ the hoard is satisfied that the combined hostel in connection with this college has been a success, and has set an example which will ho followed throughout the Dominion,” Air I. E. Newton, principal of the college, also referred to the same matter. "* He said that when a mixed hostel had been decided upon, some people thought it a terrible thing. Personally, he would have no hesitation in sending his daughter to hoard at a mixed hostel. “When people become wiser -they will know that there is no danger in a mixed hostel at all,” he said. “I think it is easier to manage and the discipline is stricter than in separate hostels.” On 24th January at Hokitika there will be a meeting of \Y est Coast saw millers to consider the report on the Australian market of Alessrs D. Reese and J. W. Callwell, who have recently visited the Commonwealth, and returned with a favourable impression of the prospects for the export of red pine timber. It is expected that the improvement in demand will show itself definitely by the end of January and the idea is for the millers to decide in advance of a trading policy in regard to the Australian trade.

On Sunday evening at the School of Alusic. a recital will he given on the Cawthron organ by Air H. S. Claughlon, Cathedral organist. The items will include a fantasia on Christmas themes and other items of a seasonable character. The vocalist, Aliss T. Stewart, will sing, “Angel’s Guard Thee” (Godard) and “Had I hut known (Denza), both with organ and violin obligato. Admission is free, with 'a collection to defray the expenses.

9.30 a.m. To-morrow “The Auckland” will tempt you io shop early by throwing out some amazing snips. Advertisement page 7 for details.* Again Trathen’s say shop early. Visit “Fairyland” in the morning.* 3d Each for dainty Coloured Bead Necklets to-morrow at “The Auckland. ’ Advertisement page 7 for other specials.* After “Fairyland,” a delicious “Frosty Jack” Ice Cream at Trathen’s.*

“The Auckland” will be open until 10 p.ni. to-morrow, but to encourage earlv shopping some tempting snips will be thrown out in the morning. See advertisement page 7.* Crowded out and no wonder, Trathen s values are supreme, there are none better come earlv to shop, and “Fairyland.”*

“If I were a girl,” writes the. Editor of a popular Ladies’ weekly, “I d follow Stevenson’s advice and marry a smoker. As a rule non-smokers are more irritable than devotees of the weed, harder to please, and to get on with more prone to find fault, less philosophical in their outlook.” All true. Every word of it. [jut don’t forget there are tobaccos and tobaccos. Had tobacco, containing much nicotine, may and often does render the smoker short-tempered and "snappy.” Nerves ! Such tobacco, too full of nicotine. not only affects the smoker but makes the lives of others closely associated with him miserable. Select your tobacco with care and judgment. It's worth while. For purity and comparative .freedom from nicotine our toasted New Zealand tobacco challenges the world ! No “bite” in it. No giddiness results front its use. No “smokers’ throat” need be feared. And it’s delicious! The four toasted brands are: Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Cold, and Cut Plug No. ’jO (Hullshead). They differ in strength. The quality is uniformly excellent !*

Mr If. Davey was appointed custodian of the Municipal Baths by last night’s mooting of tho Nelson City Council. There wore IB applications for the position.

To-day, 22nd December, is officially designated in. almanacs as the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, the sun thereafter starting his northward journey again. Although it is also called Midsummer Day, its occurrence by no means signifies that half the summer is over. As a rule, considerably more summer weather may be expected after the longest day than before it. The sun in Nelson rose to day at 4.20 a.m. (Standard Time) and sets at 7.30 p.m. it will be a full fortnight, however, before the sun sets any earlier than it does now; in fact, for another week or so it will be setting later. But the time of rising will gradually become later after to-morrow, but it will be some time yet before there will be any noticeable difference.

In last Wednesday’s issue of “The Mail - ’ it was reported that a Nelson farmer who owned a small Hock of sheep had recently sold about one-third ol the season's lamb flock from the ewes which pastured gorse. Appropos of this another district farmer has advised that he has also recently sold 46 per cent., or nearly one-half, of a small lamb flock which was enclosed on fjorse with the ewes. j-

Apparently in an attempt to allay public misgivings, the leaders claim that the White Shirts’ section of the New Guard -may at some time or other act as the spearhead of storm stroops going into action against an enemy of Australia (writes the Sydney correspondent of the Melbourne “Argus”). The New Guard consists of staunch Australians, and ail members will receive some training. The White Shirts will get it in intensive form. They will be ever ready, for service in the interests of law and order. These men will be the pick of the New Guard—men who have been known for the three years the organisation has been in existence, and of whose loyalty the chiefs are certain. All these arguments are countered by the inquiry, why these men do not join the voluntary military forces if they desire to serve the country? Another political event about which there is scepticism is the alleged change of heart of Mr Lang. It is said that lie has been studying religious literature and deriving benefit from the study. He lias always been of serious demeanor. His face rarely gives an indication of his thoughts. At Auburn the other night he was accepted cheerfully, for in his own home town “Our Jack,” as he is called affectionately, can “get a wav with anything.” He bad a great night- in celebration of the conclusion of 20 years in politics. Mr Gander, M.HiR., who has been the seat-warmer of the Reid electorate, said that it was now time foi Mr Lang to take the seat and to clean up the Federal Parliament. Some citizens not at. Auburn seem to detect a glimmer of ' humour in this statement.