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Colonist, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7816, 18 December 1893, Page 3

Nelson College -We learn that the Governors of Nelson College have resolved that Mias Olliver, of Christohuroh, is to fill the position of matron at the Boy's College. There were a number of applioanta for the position, and it is said that the choice was not easily arrived at.

The Building Society. -The December subscription meeting of the Nelson Permanent Buildiag Society takes plaoe to-night .

Pboposed Daisy Factoby.— We notioe tha* a meeting is to be held in the Clifton Terrace Schoolroom, Wakapuaka, to-morrow evening, for the purpose of considering the desirability of establishing a dairy factory i a that neighborhood. Theprioe now realised by farmers for their butter is somooh less than is obtained for factory butter that it is surely a matter for careful consideration on the part of the settlers in every centre, whether they oannot, by working together, seoure better returns for their labor. The meeting should be well attended, and we trnet that the snbjeofi will be thoroughly discussed in the interests of the settlers generally.

Mining Returns. — The following are the Reefton mining returns for the past week : -

Globe, 95ozs amalgam from 180 tons stone ; Herouleß, 13tLzj amalgam from 84 tons ; Alpine, 300ozs anaJgam from 400 tons; Progress, 1860z3 amalgam from 210 tons; Big River, 2200za amalgam from 90 tons ; Cumberland, 61ozg amalgam from 85 tons ; Wealth of Nations, 135 jzb amalgam from 140 tons.

Nelson Agbiodltobal Association.— At a meeting of the Committee of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association held on Thusday night Mr P. Best was in the chair, and there was a good attendance. Some correspondence was received and dealt with, after which resolutions were adopted thanking the Town Committee, and making special mention of Mr J Sharp, junr., and also the Nelson Jookey Club, and Mr Roderick Mcßae for the consideration shown the Association Speoial reference was made to the energetic and painstaking efforts of the Secretary, Mr Glenn, and as a mark of their high appreciation of the services of that gentleman it was resolved to present him with £25. Some remarks were made as to the next show, the preparations for which will be made in good time, and we are glad to hear that the Association will have some £200 in hand with whioh to set to work The prizes at the late show may be obtained on Saturday next between the hours ot 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the offices of Messrs Sharp and Sons, Hardy street, Nelson, and between 3 and 5 p.m at the Fire Brigade Station, Bichrnond.

Xmas Goods. — We would draw the attention of the public to the advertisement appearing in our present number, of Messrs J. E. Hoonsell and Co., who announce that their shipments for the present season are now unpacked. We feel sura that anyone visiting their establishment will have an ample selection of really good andoheap seasonable articles, suitable for both young and old. ' §

Cbbtainlt the best medioine known ia Sander and Sons Bncalypti Extract. Test Its eminently powerful efleot in oonghss adds, influenza— the velief is inßtantaneouss In gerions cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, eoaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy— no swelling, no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in oroup, diphtheria, bronobitis, nfiammation of the lungs, swellings, eta.; diarrhoea, dysentry, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs In use at hospitals and medical olinios all over the globe I patronised by his Majesty the King of Italy^orowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trußt in this approved article and reject all others.

Ova motto, 63 in the past, will be to give good value, *elying on ibis rather than to throw oat baits or to try and carry the people away with excitement, as some firms are continually doing.— Jas. Armstrong & Co. ... Notwithstanding the so-palled giving articles away, and pretending to sell staff at less than cost (all delusions), we can and do hold oar own.— Jas. Armstrong & Co, Trafalgar-st. Wa have just leoeived a farther shipment of Prints, Muslinß, agd Dresoas, alj marked very low to olear.— Jas. Armstrong & Ob, Wai are honest, -and believe in doing our business in a straightforward manner, as this is.the only way to do a safe and Bound busi« ness.— Jas. ArmstWDg<Ss 00, Trafalgar street %.^% ' • ■■■■' ■■■■■• "

A riBBT-OLAss enlargement nad one dozen photograph*, that c*nno> be beaten in any part of tho wjrld. (,w 22/6 »t Tyne'B. Shawn to everyoue.

Topic" of Convention.— Fre > Dlßtribution.—Followiog he custom occasionally carried out 0/ ih of giving tha pub io something for nothing, we have uleasura ia announcing that during Xuus week we shall distribute gratis among, ant customers some very valuable and beautiful Piolutes, Fancy Goods, and Works of Art, which can be inspeoted at our establishment by any one< deßirous of seeing them. Coupons will be ießued on .and after SATURDAY, Deo. 2nd, at the fate of one for every 10a spent or aooount paid,' and in addition to this we are reduoing a lot of special lines espeoially suited for the Xmas Holidays, and whioh are worth oaretul attention.— A. W. Bain & Co., •' Economic " Drapery. <