THE COLONIST. Published Daily-(Mornings). Nelson, Friday, March 6, 1903.

Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10659, 6 March 1903, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily-(Mornings). Nelson, Friday, March 6, 1903.

Hoi's.— Messrs Taaker and Levien inform ujb that they have just received their first cousignment of this season's hops from the gardens of Messrs Hollis Bros. Belgrove> and that the samples are turning out really choice. .

The Volunteers. — The Committee formed to make arrangements for a Rifle meeting in connection with the Government prize grant, will meet at the Farmers* Club room to-mor-row evening at B o'clock. The O.C.D. in a District Order published in another column thanks all corps for their excellent muster at the recent inspection by the G.O.C. and compliments all concerned in their smart appearance oh parade.

Kelson Races.— Acceptances for the Nelson Trotting Clubs race meeting to be held on 17th inst. close with the Secretary, Mr John Glen* tomorrow at 9 p.m. Owners ate also reminded that nominations for the Nelson Jockey OluVs annual race meeting close. to-morrow at 10 p.m. at the club's office, Trafalgar street.

Property Sales. — Messrs Bisley Bros. & Co. report the sal© of the lease, furniture and goodwill of the well-known arid favorite private hotel In Bridgfc street from Mr Charlfes karkins to Mrs Sen Crisp \ aISO the grocery business in Brook street from Mr Charles Noble to Mr T. R. Cairns.

Dredging Return.— The last return of the Wakamarina Golden Point dredge gave 38ozs 3dwts for 108 hours' work. .. Narrow Esca^s-, — Tne " Wellington Jh&b" gives the following regarding a recent narrow escape of a railway disaster atTe Aro station:— An excursion train filled with school children bound for a picnic was standing at the platform, when a train from the Hutt came along. For some reason the points had not been shifted so as to switch the incoming train on to another line, and fche semaphore, which had stood at "Danger," was lowered so as to Indicate that the line was qlear. There were thus all the materials for a railway catastrophe on a large scale. Luckily, however, the driver of the incoming train was observing the regulations which requires drivers to enter a terminal station at a slow rate of speed, and as he was also keeping a sharp look out, he noticed that another train was in the way, and at once stopped the train, whlchj by the application of the Westinghouse brakes, he was enabled to do about fifty feet from the excursion train. An inquiry into the affair was held by two officials in the traffic branch of the department, and the matter it now under consideration by the Acting - Minister for Railways (Hon. 0. H. Mills}. In the meantime one of the officials alleged to be concerned in the affair, has been suspended.

Those on the look out for a pleasant suburban home are reminded of the sale at noon on Saturday, by Messrs Bisley Bros. & Co., at auction of Dr. Duff's property, on the main road to Stoke, about 2% miles from town. The property is being offered practically without reserve. The same firm also sells corrugated iron, all sizes, in good condition. Full particulars are in the sellers' advertising space. To-day, at 2 p.m., Messrs W. Rout & Sons will sell fancy goods, Japanese and Indian curios, silver plate, etc., at their rooms, on acJ. Rae & Co; to-morrow, at 11 continuation sale fancy goods, etc. ; at 12 noon, privileges in connection with the Nelson Trotting Club's meeting; Wednesday next, gigantic clearing sale at Stanley Brook, on behalf of Mr J. Eatwell, compriping sheep, horses, cattle, pigs, farm sundries, implements, piano, furniture, &c.

This day, at 2 p.m, Mr Lock will sell the furniture and effects of Mrs E. Gay, on the premises, Hardy-street; on the 14th inst he will hold a clearing sale of furniture and effects at Motupiko, The TEMPEBATUBE.7-At three o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registertd 62|degrees^ Bot dost thou love life ? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Begin to nse New Century Soft Bubber Hair Curlers at once.

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Personal. — Captain McArthur takes temporary charge of the Moura, proceeding South from Dunedin.

Wicked and Wanton Destruction. A gentleman resident in the country informs us that he has been assured by a settler resident in the baok country, in whose word he places reliance, that does are being shot for the sake of securing the skins of the unborn fawns they are carry-ing. Detection, of course, is difficult, but if a case of this kind can be proved the full, penalty should be imposed.

Licensing Committee Election. — The election of tbe Licensing Committee for the City of Nelson District will be held on Wednesday, the 25th instant, and nominations close at noon on Monday, the 16th inst. Particulars as to nomination papers, &c, are given by advertisement.

Probate.— ln the Supreme Court in Chambers yesterday morning, on the motion of Mr E. B. Moore, the Registrar granted Probate of the will of the late Felix Matthew Green, to Mary Jane Green, the sole executrix named in the will. Mr Moore also applied for Probate of the will of James Flett, late of Lower Moutere, deceased, which was granted to Lily Flett, the sole executrix named in the will,