LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 13 March 1936, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tlie Waimea County Council to-day decided to fix the dog registration fees in the county at 2s 6d for working dogs ami 7s 6d for other than working dogs.

In regard to a complaint about the fencing in of part of upper Endeavour street, the City Council last night decided to inspect the locality.

Advice was received at this week's meeting of the Marlborough Golf Club from the trustees in the estate of the late Dr. J. F. Bennett that a sum of £2OO had been bequeathed to the club (reports the ‘Express”). Both the president (Mr F\ B. Lloyd) and Mr W. T. Churchward, speaking iij connection with the matter, referred to the late Dr. Bennett’s generous sportsmanship and the fact that he was always willing to assist the club financially and otherwise. The meeting placed on record its appreciation of the legacy, and also its thanks for the wonderful services rendered by Dr. Bennett on frequent occasions.

It was decided by the council of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society on Wednesday evening to request the Minister of Internal Affairs to increase the shooting license from £1 to £1 ss. In the future the parking of cars will not be allowed at the western end ot New street during the day, and at night parking on one side oniy will he permitted. The City Council came to that decision at last night's meeting when a letter was received from Mr J. Baird asking for restrictions on parking during tlie daytime owing to the blocking of his entrances

Freight hauled through the Otira tunnel last week amounted to 11,780 tons, as compared with 10,959 tons, in the corresponding week of last year, and 8,620 tons, in 1934. At to-day’s meeting of the Waimea County Council the chairman (Councillor J. Corder) asked tlie Engineer (Mr W. Builivant) if it would be possible when the grader was working on the Wakapuaka road, to leave a narrow strip on one side free from gravel, for the convenience of cyclists. The Engineer replied that if that was done the motor traffic would quickly spread the gravel over the space which was left. However lie would see what could be done in the matter.

Comrhenting from across the Tasman on a* New Zealand matter the Melbourne "Argus” says:—-‘‘New Zealand’s newborn Labour Ministry is running a grave risk in deciding to broadcast portion of the Parliamentary debates, tliough the Prime Minister (Mr Savage) has offered the pacifying assurance that only ‘reasonable doses’ will be issued, and he has used the subterfuge, so dear to the hearts of broadcasters when they are criticised, that no one in particular is obliged to listen. Stations sometimes ‘cross,’ and so an elector, when listening to a racing broadcast, may find the description of ‘the last’ drowned by a polical speech. Should this calamity occur lie will certainly be very angry with Mr Savage, and doubtless resolve never to vote for him again. The general idea, perhaps, has been borrowed by New Zealand from New South Wales; for it was in the time of Mr Lang (whose heart pulsated for humanity even faster than that of Mr Savage) that broadcasting was introduced into Parliament. It should be remembered, however—although this may have been a mere coincidence —that the Lang Ministry was heavily routed soon after.”

The manager of the Nelson Abattoir (Mr G. W. Mitchell) reported to the fortnightly meeting of the City Council that the following stock had been slaughtered during the fortnight ending yesterday : Cattle. Ill: calves, 16; sheep. 633 : lambs, 140; pigs, 71; total, 971.

The Stanley McKay Revue Company concluded a popular series of performances in Nelson last evening with “Glamorous Nights.” The Theatre Royal was again crowded and several people were turned away. The company leaves for Blenheim to-day.

Dog trial enthusiasts are reminded that two sweepstake events' for maiden dogs only will be run on the trial grounds, Wakefield, on Saturday 28th March. As only a limited number of entries will be accepted competitors are requested to enter early. Preference will be given to young and new competitors. To-morrow evening the St. John Ambulance Brigade will hold another of its popular dances in the Velma Hall. The dance which is complimentary to the Blenheim Amateur Athletes is a carnival one. An excellent programme of dances has been drawn up and include Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot competitions for which good prizes are offered. During the supper interval a novelty item will be presented.' All the latest dance hits will be played by the popular City Dance Band, and combined with a first class cupper patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening’s entertainment. The Loyal Nelson Lodge in conjunction with the Nelson Defence Rifle Club will hold another dance in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow when patrons are assured of a pleasant four hours. The first waltz will commence punctually at 3 p.m., with the Early Bird at 8.35 and Monte Carlo at 9.40, and good prizes will be given to Lhe winners and runners-up. Supper will be served at 10.10 p.m. and during the interval a special item will be rendered, dancing to recommence at 10.30. The usual popular programme will be presented by Bro. G. S. Coleman M.C. and Mr Harold Williams’ Band will supply the music. The annual St. Patrick’s ball will be held in the Institute Hall, Motueka, on Tuesday 17th, (St. Patrick’s Day). An energetic committee have arrangements for the function well in hand, and patrons are assured 'of an enjoyable evening. Special lighting effects will be a feature of the decorations and an excellent supper will be provided. The Nelson C'itv Pipe Band, Incorporated, will bold the fortnightly dance on Saturday,- in Brightwater Hall, the proceeds to be in aid of new uniforms. City patrons are notified that the bus will leave the Post Office at 7.30.

The annual meeting of the Motueka branch of the N.Z.L.P. has been postponed. The place and time of meeting will be advertised in next Thursday’s issue of “The Mail.”

Exporters are notified by advertisement in this issue of further varieties which may be exported this year under the same conditions which prevailed last year.

The venerable superstition that if three people light pipe, cigar or cigarette from the same match one of them will die before the year is out is probably about as true as the belief that to (jass under a ladder or spill the salt means asking for trouble. But bow these old wives’ tales persist ! The

“lighting up” by three persons from the one match is unimportant. What is important- to note is that to smoko (habitually), tobacco rank with nicotine (a deadly poison) is very unwise. And unfoi'tuir'tely so many brands are like that! The safe and sure way is to smoke “toasted.” You may indulge in Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Riverhead Cold or Desert Gold as freely as you please. There’s practically no nicotine in these famous tobaccos. It is got rid of by toasting in the process of manufacture, and you get a pure, sweet, cool "I’d fragrant smoke full of comfort and delight. But be wary when buying. Ask for anv of the brands named and you’ll be right.*

Although tomatoes are still plentiful and cheap, the season is rapidly drawing to a close, and a sharp rise in prices may be expected in the course of a week or two (says the Auckland “Star”). “The most remarkable season in my experience, and that extends over 25 years,” was the verdict of an Auckland grower, who referred to the lateness of the ripening season, the exceptional development subsequently, the unusually heavy rainfall, and last, but by no means least, the devastating effects of the cyclonic storm at the beginning of last month. Tomato plants in full bearing were literally laid fiat, and great damage was done, but those which escaped fracture of the main stem and feeder shoots made a wonderful recovery. The grower said the 1936 season would long be remembered. During the past few weeks there has been a good supply of southern and Hutt tomatoes on the Auckland market, and it is owing to their abundance that prices are still low, as the local season is nearly finished. The. southern produce has been of exceptionally line quality. The Nelson City Council at last night’s meeting received £63 from the “My Good Fortune” Art Union, for the relief ot distress

The City Engineer (Mr J. G. Littlejohn) reported to last night’s meeting of the City Council that the number ot unemployed engaged by the Council during the past fortnight averaged 238, a reduction of 13 as compared with the number in tho previous two weeks.

The Commonwealth and Dominion bine announce that the Board of Trade has agreed to their request that their new motor ship, building at Messrs Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd., Wallsend-on-Tyne, should be named Port Jackson. Port Jackson was tlie name of the original steamer of the Port Line, and it has long been the wish of the Company to call one of their vessels after her. The possession of the name by a steam trawler has, however, prevented this until now, but since this small ship has disappeared from the register this objection no longer exists. Tho original Port Jackson was built in 1883 by Messrs Andrew Leslie and Co., on the" Tyne. She was an iron steamer with a single screw. Her dimensions were 314 ft 6in bv 37ft 9in by 29s 6in, and her gross tonnage was 2,644 tons. Her engines developed 350 h.p. The particulars which have been obtained from the old register which is in the hands of ‘‘Lloyd’s Register of Shipping,” provide a strange contract with her new namesake, which will be a- vessel of over 3JXX) tons gross, with engines of 10,200 h.p. Port Jackson, as is well known, is the proper name foi ; Sydney Harbour. There have of course^ been other Port Jacksons, besides the steamer referred to above, notably a Tine sailing vessel used as a training ship by Messrs Devitt and Moore.