THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION.

Colonist, Volume XLVIII, Issue 11558, 20 February 1906, Page 2

THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION.

Some time ago the Nelson Chamber of Commerce moved in the direction of securing the representation of Nelson at the International Exhibition to be held at Christchurch, but the City Council indicated its intention of taking action, and to avoid clashing nothing further was done by the Chamber of Commerce, and the City Council has presented no report on the subject. The time in which application for space must be. made is drawing to a close, so that whatever is done should be done promptly. The City Council should certainly take steps to let visitors to the Exhibition know something of Nelson, its climate, the amount of sunshine it enjoys, and its scenic beauties, while in the interests of progress there should be a display indicating the mineral wealth of the district, its richness in timber as well as coal, and there should be exhibits showing its productions, such as cereals and hops, and its manufactures, such as leather, biscuits, boots, etc. We understand that the K preserves, etc. , are 'to be shown to advantage. The oldest settlement in the Island should be adequately represented at the Exhibition, and it is incumbent on the people to see that this is done. We trust that the City Council will take definite action- at the next meeting.

; Japanese Famine Relief. — We have received on behalf of ihe Japanese .Famine Relief the following donations :—Anonymous, 23 Gd ; T., 2s 6d.

j Citizens' Band — The Citizens' Band i will give an open air concert at Scott's Corner, Tlie Wood, on Thursday evening next. The Band will march in uniform, leaving the Band room at 7 p.m. Nelson Rifles. — This corps had a very fine muster last evening, when it was inspected by Lieutenant - Colonel Wolfe, O.C.D. A very close 'inspection of arms, and of all ranks, wa'3 made by the inspecting officer, who, at the conclusion of the parade, _ comp'iment.d tlie fiorjis 3n its e&'cellent niuster.ibid appearance, the condition of its arms and the work, of .the corps in general. Major .Harkn'pss, O.C. Battalion, and Staff Sergeant-Major Healy were also present on parade:. At the conclusion of th. parade several applications trir membership were received. Lecture. —"Into the Heart, of Africa," a story of missionary enterprise, will, be the subject of a lecture to. be given }n the Bt/pt'st Church this eVeAiiig- by Mr Lewes H. Ingram, of Harley College, London. A collection will bo taken up to defray expenses. Cabragh House School.-— A course of lectures to ladies only iv connection with the St John Ambulance Association, will bo given tit the Cabragh House. Scliooi, ( Nei_oH. by a local medical iiracfcitioner. cbmui.ncidg on Tuesday next. Good Templars' Soejal. — A re-iinioti social, to which , invitations . Have, .beeii ; issned - , will be held at the Foresters' Hall, ■ this evening, at eight o'clock', A pleasant ■ evening may be anticipated. Town Schools Committee".— The monthly meeting of the above-named Committee was fixefl 'for, las. night. The Rev. J. IT. MrtcK.en'r.ie, Messrs Webley, Boyes and Vercoe turned up, but there not being a quorum present no business could be transacted. It appeared that the Rev. J. P. Kempthorne and Mr Firth are away from Nelson, and Mr Treacher, who now lives at Wakapuaka, did not come in last night. The Late Carnival.-^-Runldr. sitys that the guarantors td the Carnival Fund will be dalled upon to make up a sum of about H Battery's A rl- Union,-— -The drawing for the (thove named art tinldh took place las. iiight at tbe Volunteer Rooms, when Captain Madigan, members of the Committee, and the newspaper representatives "Were among those present. The first prize fell to ticket No, 1660, which was held by Mr Ngan Gow (value £20) ; the second prize (value £10) to ticket No. 1493 ; the third prize (value £5) to ticket No, 2125, held by Mr William Thompson. The other prizes were drawn by the following tickets : —4th, 2 .22 ; sth, 2538 j oth, 2021'; 7th, 2390; Bth. 2571} 9th, 1481; and 10th, _321 i Tenders. — Tenders are .invited for .hpplies for the Nelson Hospital and Destitute Poor, lor the year ending 31st March, _907. Social and Dance. — A social and dance will be held in theUniQn Hall, at Puponga, on Friay evening next, when a presentation will be made to Mr Charles Crook of an illuminated adress from the Puponga Miners' Union. The Volunteers. — Dalay in the completion of class tiring by the various local corps having been caused by repairs being effected to the mudtiat range, the Minister for Defence has approved of the extension of time for class firing by one month, from Ist to _lst March. Neison Licensing Committee. — Mr Ernest E. Trask was yesterday nominated for re-election to the Nelson Licensing Committee by Messrs J. Henry Cock and Hy. Edwards. A meeting of No-License Sympathisers will probably be held this week to consider what steps the party T vill taiie at the forthcoming elections. The chief plank of the platform will be ten o'clock license. £Sad Teeth. — At"* the lecture on physical culture at the Druids Hall last evening, Mr P. A. Homibrook stated that Dr. Greenwood had that day examined the teeth of S4 children at Toi Toi Valley School, and only found one perfect set. £In answer to a question, Dr. Greenwood statod that in his opinion the cause of bad teeth was indigestion, children very often being badly fed on unnatural food. In many cases also bad teeth were hereditary. "Mr W. Lock' reports having sold the city property in Bridge street belonging to Mr A. Levien, and situated between Mr Craig's boot store and the Cash Drapery Co., Mr E. Gibbard being the purchaser. Choice new autumn and winter materials now opening up. Place your Easter orders early with Harford and Daly, tailors. Tyree's. Buildings, Trafalgar street, over Huffam's. The summer make of "VICTORY" BUTTER is unsurpassed for quality and flavor, best and sweetest on the market. Sold by leading Grocers. Me Greenwood, dentist, New Surgery, opposite M, M. Webster, Trafalgar-streot. Collingwood, January 16th,'17tb, and 18th Motueka, in March. A Statement Verified.— Mr Lock, the well known Universal Provider and Complete House Furnisher, hes frequently made statements through the Press that he holds the largest and most up-to-date Btock of Furniture and Furnishings in Nelson. So, on the advice o'. Mrs Mumble., a visit was paid by MrsDooley to the great Emporium (where so many happy homes have beeo furnished). On her return, she said : " Lor' bless yer, it's a wonderful show, and I wuz astonished whan I sea ail the splendid stock on the ground floor; but, oh, crikey I when I went to the show room upstairs and bobcld the vast array of lovely goods, I wuz so &ma zed that you could hwe knocked ma down with a club." It's no wonder that uearly everyone furnishes at Look's, when the selection is the bast, Ihe prices the lowest, and the terms the easiest. The Temperature. — At three rj.lock this morning the thermometerj outside this offioo registered 41 degrees. Messrs Lynch and Co. advertise second stock sale at the Thorpe yards, for to-morrow, the 21st inst. , under the r auspices of the Dovedale Farmers' Union ; on Thursday next, 22nd inst., in conjunction with Messrs Parsons and Co., in Eeay Bros Estate, on the premises High Street, Motueka, goodwill of butcher's shop, with dwelling rooms, stables, "etc., also household furniture and other lines; on Wednesday,, 28th inst., under the auspices of the Wakefield Farmers' Union, stock sales at the White Hart yards, Bichmond. No charge will be made for advertising. Fu rther particulars are advertised. To-morrow, at 1 p.m,, at the Thorpe stockyards, Messrs Bisley Bros and Co. sell breeding ewes, fat and store sheep and lambs, young cattle, Romney and other rams; Friday next, at 10 a.m., at the Richmond stockyards, special stock sale, comprising breeding ewes, fat and store shesp and lambs, fat and store cattle, pigs; on account of Mr A. Binnie the draught stallion McGregor and the carriage stallion Don Carlo and one saddle and harness mare; at 1 p.m. the annual Ram and Ewe Fair happens, the catalogue to date comprising a very fine selection of rams from some of the best breeders in the colony. Entries for this event close on Thursday morning at 9.30.- Further particulars of these sales on page four of this issue.