THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1905.

Colonist, Volume XLVII, Issue 11435, 14 September 1905, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Morning. Nelson, Thursday, Sept. 14, 1905.

j The Colleges.— We learn that [Messrs J. Savage and Sonp have secured the contract for painting the I Girls' College. Roller Skating.- The Rink at the Druids'" Hall will be open this evening. "Larrikinism. — The windows at the Anchor Foundry were broken sometime during Tuesday night, probably by larrikins. It was rumored in town yesterday that a robbery had been perpetrated, but this was withi out foundation. The Palace Car Runaway.— We i learn than an information has been laid, under the Police Offences Act, against Nieman, tho driver of the Palace car, for leaving his vehicle unattended on Monday last, when the horses ran away. Appointment. — Mr Norman R. Williams has received the permanent appointment as organist of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Benefit Concert. — The members of the Nelson Citizens' Band will give a concert in the Botanical Reserve, on Sunday afternoon, for the benefit of the widow and children of'the late Mr Charles Mills. The admission ■ will be by silver coin, and doubtless the public will show their appreciation of the Band's kindly efforts by attending in large numbers. Cricket. — At a Commietee meeting of the Athletic Club held on Tuesday evening it was dceided to postpone opening the season from 16th to 23rd inst, on account of the benefit football match to be held in the Park on the former date. Mr H. Livick was elected a Vice President of the Club, Mr A. C. Walker an hon. member and Messrs D. Bunny and R. Gilbert active members. The Club will put ] three teams into the field tnis year, \ and has a total o 32 members newly I elected. A Souvenir.— His Worship the Mayor (Mr fl. Baigent) has received from Mr George Jervis, who is living at St. Helen's, Hastings, a photograph of Lord Nelson's old flagship, the Victory, as she now lies in Portsmouth harbor. Mr George Jervis will be remembered by many old Nelsonians. It was he who rode through from Canvas Town to Nelson, and reported that Messrs Kempthorne, Pontius, Dudley and Matthews were missing, and led to the arrest of their murderers — Burgess, Kelly, Levy, and Sullivan. He kept a store in Canvas Town at the time, and had entrusted Kempthorne with a considerable sum of I money and gold to bring to the Bank in Nelson. Mr George Jervis lived for some years in Wesfcport, and finally went to England in 1895. " Nelson Amateur Operatic Society. —The meeting of members of the [ above-named Society called for last ' evening, owing to the poor attend- ! ance, was adjourned until Friday ; week. The counter attractions last night prevented many members from attending the meeting. The General Election.— lt is rumored in Motueka that Mr Walter Moffatt,who has opposed the Government for the Motueka seat," willprobably stand for the City of Nelson in the Opposition interest. It is understood that a deputation will wait upon Mr F. W. Fairey tomorrow, asking him to consent to be nominated for the City seat in the interests of the "New Liberal Party." Harford and Daly, merchant tailors, have commenced business in premises immediately- over Huffam's Music Warehouse (side entrance). Fit and style guaranteed, with moderate charges, 1108

Funeral.— The funeral of thelatop Mr Charles Mills, who was fatally shot while marking at the opening j of the Wakatu Mounted Rifles E private range at Stoke on Saturday, tcok place yesterday afternoon, and j was largely attended. The deceased's fellow employees in Messrs Griffin j and Sons', Limited, and t'-o members of Court Eobin He :• { A.0.F., of which Order deceits.^ was a member, preceded the hearse on foot. Captain A. Trask and officers and members of the Wakatu j Mounted Rifles, and Captain S V. Irask, District Adjutant, and Staff- 5 Sergt. Majors Redmond and Healy, representing the Defence Department, were also present. The funeral ceremony was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Lucas, and the service of the Foresters' was read by Bro. W. V. Salter, P.D. C.R. Numerous wreaths were received, including one from the Wakatu Mounted Rifles and one from deceased' 9 fellow employees at Griffins' factory. Hockey.— At the Botanical Reserve, yesterday afternoon, the ladies' hockey match Aonngi ( Wellington )versus Wakatu (Nelson) was played, and resulted in a win for the visitors by three goals to two. There was a large attendance of spectators, who evinced keen interest in the play, which at times was both fast and exciting. In the first spell the Wakatus scored twice, goals being obtained by Miss Ledger and Miss Bamford. Miss Simpson scored for the visitors. The play in this spell was fairly even, although the local team was pressed on several occasions, their defence was excellent. In the second half the visitors confined the play to the local territory, by splendid passing rushes, and Misa Watson succeeded in scor- \ ing two goals, the second one just on the call of time. On several occasions the Wakatus had play in the Aorangi circle, but unfortunately for them they were unable to score, the combined defence of the visitors being sound. Mr W. A. Dee refereed, and Messrs Nalder and Batchelor acted as touch judges. For the visitors, Misses Watson (centre forward). Willis, and Evans (wings), Seed (half back), and Kennedy and Fulton (forwards)played excellently, but the whole team acquitted themselves creditably. For the Wakatus, Misses Redgrave, Preshaw, Whitwell, Ledger, and Hanby were perhaps the best of an, even team. Goldmining in Golden Bay.— We' learn that the Golden Blocks mine (West Wangan ai)has just yielded 270 ounces of gold ;for twenty-three days' crushing.— That the Takaka Slucing Companys last return was fiftythree ounces of gold for thirteen days's sluicing. — That Mr T. Adams has had operations commenced in the old Johnston's Uaited mine in Bedstead Gully, Coilingwood. ; The New Liberal Party.— The "Manawatu Daily Times." which is a strong Opposition journal, writing on the members of the New Liberal Party and the voucher case, says : — "We may say right away that we regard Mr Taylor's proposal for a public enquiry as a piece of bluff, intended to shield colleagues v;ho have forfeited all claim to be regarded any more seriously than a coterie of political scandal mongers. The legislators of New Zealand have hitherto been regarded as possessing a high standard of merit, as politicians go, but that reputation has not been enhanced by the action of the individuals referred to. Their obvious object throughout was not so much to bring about reform in public administration as to 'stoush' th« Premier, and lower him in the public estimation through the medium of his connections. This clsih'S of tactics has failed in New Zealand political life before, and will always fa il while the public pre-fserv-es the judicial spirit of which it j has given ample evidence on this occas ion. By all means let us have intelligent criticism of public affaim, and an investigation of Government administration and expenditure, but let us expel and keep out of Parliament scandal mongers and members of the win-tie-or-wrangle brigade." The Latest Sweets. — A new adverisement regarding "WeeMacgregor" Butter Scotch and Henderson's Honey Kisses is inserted in this issue by Messrs Kirkpatrick and Co., the wholesale agents. The Rake of Babes is made by mick. It gathers all the hay. Agani, Jno. Ingrain, Richmond. Mr Gbeenwood, dentist, New Surgery, opposite M, W. Webster, Trafalgar street. Mctuefea, September 19th 20th, aud 21st; Oollingwood, early in October. Puponga Coal. — Ask for Puponga No Soot. No cleaning of Ranges. Fires will not go out. Best Household Coal on the market. 1145 What's in a name? The enquirer should be referred to Mr Fisher, wno, now knows the difference beween Seddon and Sneddon ! But there is a name about which all are agreed, and no mistake made, and that is Lock, the only Universal Provider and Complete and Cheapest House Furnisher. This name is now a household word, and when Lock makes a statement its veracity is undoubted, and V hen he says that for largest choice, most up-to-date, and artistic furniture, lowest; prices, and the easiest of terms, he can't be beatten . the public knows it is so, and wihout looking for vouchers. TRAFALGAR BUTTER.— Be sure and ask your Grocer for Trafalgar Butter. Pare and delicious. The Tjbmpbbatobb. — At three o P oloak this morning ihe thermometer 'cuisids this offioe registered 42 degrees On Saturday next, at noon, at their yards, Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co. conduct a special sale of vehicles, includng new and second hand gigs, traps, sulkies, phaetons, dogcarts, etc., also quantity of saddlery and harness. I Messrs W. Rout and Sons report tho sale of that valuable property belonging to Mr W. Still, of Wai-iti Hills, containing 2063 acres, to Mr C. A. Burr, of New Plymouth, at a very satisfactory price. On Saturday, 30th September, ai noon, Messrs T. J. Lynch and Co.. acting under instructions from th< Registrar of the Supreme Court, will sell by public auction, at then room, the following freehold property: — All that parcel of land, being part of section No. 834, with frontage of 103 feet to°Emano street, by 400 links depth, together with any buildings, -etc., thereon. Conditions of % sale, etc., may be seen at the offices of Messrs Pitt and Moore, solicitors.