THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Saturday May 30, 1903.

Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10731, 30 May 1903, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily — Morning. Nelson, Saturday May 30, 1903.

Personal.— We learn that Mr G. T. Palmer, M.A., formerly-- assistant master at the Boys' College, and at present Second master at the Greymouth High School, is returning to Nelson, having again accepted a position on the staff of the College. Fire at Wakefield. — Our Wakefield correspondent wired yeeterday morning that Dr. Pearless' stables were destroyed by fire at six o'clock on the previous evening. The fire is supposed to have originated through fodder becoming over-heated. The horses, harness and vehicles were saved by the efforts of neighbors, as were the out-buildin^s. The stables were not covered by insurance. Old Girls' Association.— A meeting of Old College Girls will be held atthe Girls' College on Wednesday next to decide particulars about the Reading Club, and consider the question of hat bands. Church Services. — Notices respecting the church services of to-morrow will be found in the advertising columns. Cribbage Tournament. — The night for the contest between the Foresters and Rechabites has been altered from Monday to Tuesday. Football. — The^ following will represent the Rivals in the junior match at the Park to-day : — Fullback, Johnston; three-quarters, Hall, Jones and Batchelor; five-eighth, Katene; half, Mansford ; wings, Barnett and Stewart; forwards, Walkey, Walker, Simpson, Brown, Toll, Ruffell, Louisson ; Emergencies, back, Cullen and Page ; forward, Moult and Naylor. Hops in Otago Market. — The " Otago Daily Times" of May 25th, reports : — Sales of new Nelson hops are reported at ls 4d to Is 5d per lb, the quality being very good. There are no Californian hops in the market, and for new Kents 2s 6d per lb is asked (6d per lb duty). Packing hops keep firm at 10d to ls per lb. Oddfellows' Ball. — A report having been spread to the effect that th? Oddfellows' ball was likely to fall through owing to the Provincial Hall being otherwise engaged, the Committee desires us to state that the ball will be held at the above hall on June 3rd, the Prince of Wales' Birthday.

Nelson Acclimatisation Society — The annual general meeting of the members of this Society was held in the Court House last evening, Dr. Gibbs presiding. Over thirty members »vere present. The report and balance-sheet, as printed, Was adopted, the latter showing a credit balance of £387. Resolved that the Society procure 15,000 rainbow trout and 100,000 mixed trout, ( and that the hatcheries be continued; that it be a recommendation to the Committee to enlarge the hatcheries; that the Maitai be treated the same as other streams this year ; that the Nelson Acclimatisation Society join the New Zealand Acclimatisation Society's Association, subject to certain conditions ; that tho fishing fees remain as usual ; that it be a recommendation to the general Association to open the pigeon shooting in June, and continue in July and August, instead of May, as at present; that the deer stalking season jpen as usual next year. The election _»f officers resulted as "follows :— Hon. Secretary, Mr J. R. McDonald (rejected): Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. Pollock (re-elected) ; Committee, Drs \adrew and Barr, Messrs A. H. Patterson, R. S. Booth, W. A. Andrews and W. Chaytor. A vote of ihanks to the chair terminated the neeting. The * ' Canterbury . Times. ' '—We lave received from Mr H. D. Jackion, bookseller, Trafalgar street, a :opy of this week's "Canterbury Dimes. " In addition to the usual [uahtity of reading matter, &c, ihere commences a picture puzzle lompetition, and £50 in prizes will be listributed The conditions governng the competition are very simple, nd the first series of picti. rp& appear j . i&Jj this nwinber. y .__.„

Shipping Returns. — Under the heading of Shipping entered and cleared coastwise — including their repeated voyages — for the year 1902, ; just published in Part. lll.*, Trade : and Interchange of thS Statistics of the Colony. "Nelson is shown as having 1680 vessels entered, and 1688 cleared during the year 1902. Only two other ports, Auckland and Wellingon, show greater numbers, Auck r land having 5995 entered and 5991 cleared, and Wellington 2517 entered and 2482 cleared. Lyttelton shows 1511 entered ahd 1516 cleared, while Dunedin comes far behind with only 509 entered and 512 cleared. Thus Nelson occupies the rehiarkable position, according to this retdrii, of being third ori tne list of vessels entering and clearing coastwise as to number, beating such norts as Lyttelton, Dunedin, the Bluff, and Napier. Oy ousts— Breaches df, By-Laws-. —We ha^e received Oomplaints con- | earning bicyclists riding on the footi path in Waimea road, both by day and night, and frequently without lights after dark. In one case, we are told, a girl was knocked down while she was walking on the path} and in another that a. cyclist rah against a lady; lnd when remonstrated with, not merely omitted to express regret, but became abusive. Under such circumstances it is no wonder that people complain. No doubt the police will take__notice of the matter.

The Mayor,— Ab lasfc night's meet- ! iug of the Council his Worship the Mayor, who appears to have a yery j deep-rooted .objection to criticism, asserted that tw6 statements in the leading article which appeared in , yesterday morning's paper were In- ; correct, and Bneeringly remarked j that writers should make themselves acquainted with facts before writing. He said that we. were incorrect in stating that. Mr Cutler did not see Mr Leslie "Reynolds' report, and also . in assuming that the eighteen-inch j pipes from the septic tank as recommended by Mr Cutler were of iron — that, as a matter of fact, they were j proposed to be of earthenware. As to the latter assertion, we may refer the Mayor to Mr Cutler's report and his "revised estimate of cost of Mr Mestayer's scheme," wherein 9, 8, and 6 inchies diameter &.m pipes are provided for, also "cast iron sewerage mains £5475." We take it that these cast iron sewerage mains are to ! form 4 ' the 18 inch sewer, ' ' also referred to as "the 18 inch pipe." As fto the other assertion, we can only remark that Mr Leslie Reynolds' > report was discarded by the majority of the Council, and that remarks made by Councilors led to the impression that it was not placed before Mr Cutler — an impression- that was strengthened by the omission, of any reference to that report by Mr Cutler j although that gentleman's proposals were in some respects similar. As to applying to the Corporation for information, the withholding from the Press of the reports on drainage has not been encouraging . in that direction. » Garrison Band Concert Posfoned. — The Garrison Band had announced a repetition of its Concert on Monday evening next, but as some gentlemen ■ whose assistance had been relied on find it impossible to sing on that date, it has been decided to postpone : the concert. Ben Crisp Memorial.— The Com- • mittee met yesterday, when the Mayor presided. It was reported that after • the cost of the public funeral was "defrayed there was just sufficient money to procure a suitable memo- ** rial. It was resolved to ask the City '• Council to give the plot of ground ■ for the memorial, which will be in 1 the shape of a marble obelisk, and to i leave the matter of the inscription to the Mayor and Mr W. T. Bond. ■ Regret was expressed that there was not sufficient funds to procure a raili ing, as well as the obelisk. Income Tax Returns.— The public 1 are reminded that the time for sending in their income tax returns i expires on Monday. The penalties » are very severe for neglecting to i furnish the leturns, including a liability to pay treble extra duty,. Annual Licensing Meeting. — The Licensing Committee sit on Monday, when the renewal of all licenses will be dealt with. Irregular Attendance at School. 1 — Yesterday, before Mr Robinson. S.M., seven parents were summoned owing to the irregular attendance of their sons at school. In two cases a fine of 2s with 7s costs was inflicted on each defendant, and in four cases the fine was 5s with 7s costs each. One case was withdrawn, a reasonable cause being given for the boy's absence. The Bench impressed upon the parents that if they desired to keep their boys from school for any reasonable cause, a certificate of exemption from attendance must be obtained from the Head teacher, or the School Cammittee; also it was their; duty to see that the children received the full benefit of the excellent and j free education provided. j This day, at noon, Messrs W. Rout and j Sons will sell the privileges in connection with the Military Sports to be held at Richmond Park on Wednesday next ; alao a residential preperty situate in Waimeastreet, on account of Mrs Rowe. Messrs Brown & Kerr announce in another column that they are holding ' a clearing sale of watches, clocks, jewellery, and E.P. goods. Mr Lock will sell this day, at 11 a.m., shoemaker's plant on account of Mt Malorney, also stationery, &c. , in the estate of N. Dodgshun, deceased. Auction Siie of Drapery on the premises of 0. Telenius. Spring Grove, has been j postponed until Thursday next, June . 4th. 1778 The Temperature. At three o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registered 42 degree " No Lips Can Tell" the many good 'points of New Century Soft Rubber Hair i Curlers. They do not break the - hair or cause headache, and they are in ™^hte , Try them. ZbtbZbbl