THE COLONIST. Pulished Daily-Morning. Nelson, Friday, June 21, 1907.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11967, 21 June 1907, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Pulished Daily-Morning. Nelson, Friday, June 21, 1907.

Reported Drowning Fatality. — At a very late hour last eight ne heard from the Waimeas that a man had been drowned, and on enquiring of the Police, they stated that they had heard that a man had been drowned at Wakefield. but no particulars were to hand. Nelson Cribbage Association.— Last night a match .was playjsd between the Anglers' Club and the Press, and, after an exciting contest, the Anglers won by thirteen to twelve games. The Recbabites also playßd the Oddfellows last night, and, singular to stste, the result" of the match was similar, the Recbabites winning by thirteen games to twelve. The handsome shield presented by Mr Frank Harford to the Association, will bo on viww in Mr Ilounsell's shop window to-day in Trafalgar street. Motueka Fruitgrowers' Associa tion.— A public meeting will be held at the Church Schoolroom, Motueka, to-morrow evening, t^ consider the effect the proposed revision of the tariff will have upon the fruitgrowers of the district. Concert. — A concert will be given in the Presbyterian Church Hall on Friday next. The proceeds will go towards the Church Organ Fund. Suprome Court Business. — The Supreme Court sittings will commence here on Monday morning at half-past ten. The criminal charges are: A charge of theft against a young man nnmed Hughes, from Motueka; a charge of assault, with intent, against a youpg man named Gilmour, from Westport: the same man will come up for sentence, be having pleaded guilty at Westport to having committed an indecent assault. No civil actions are set down for hearing; but three divorce and matrimonial cases are set down for hearing by the Judge alone, namely, Elizabnth Jean Scotc versus William Douglas Scott, Messrs Maginnity and Son appearing for the petitioning wife; James Sitchie versus Catherine Matilda Ritchie, Messrs Kingdon, Glasgow, and Hayes fur the petitioner: David B run ton Scott versus Mary Beverdige Scott, Messrs Kingdon, Glasgow and Hayes for the petitioner. The respondents iv these suits have uot tiled a defence. Some probate business will be brought before the Judge. Maitai Bowling Club.— The an nual meeting of members of this Club will be held at the Masonic social room this evening. Wakapuaka Farmers' Union.—Tomorrow evening, Mr Graham, M.H.R., ;yill deliver an address at Wakapuaka at' the invitation of the local branch of the Farmers' Union, on the Arbitration Act and the Land Bill. ~ Fire.— About half-past eight last, evening a fire was discovered in the smoking room at Waiuui House, but it was conquered in its incipient stages, before any serious damage was done. Several members of the Fire Brigade who had been summoned were promptly on the scene, and assisted in extinguishing the flames. The damage would not exceed .£lO, Personal.— Mr George Phillips, svho has been licensee of the Globe Hotel for the past few years, left Nelson on Wednesday last, and was the recipient of a purse of eoyereigns trom a large number of well-wishers aefore his departure. Charges of Drunkenness. — Word aaving been received by tte Police ;hat a prohibited person bad been seen ia a state of helpless drunkenness near Wakefield a constable waa lent out last evening, and brought" ;he unfortunate man into tfea lockip. It is sfcafced that he spent tha jrevioai night ia th« open air wh?la n a stftto of intoxication. — A roman wai arrested on a charge of Irunkenness yesterday. Ladie* aad G«nfcl«m«n,— We stook irerytbia* ia good class materials, md give tie best style and workmanhip at moderate rates. — Uarfora 1 and )aly, Trafalgar-street.

Hocfcey.— Tho following will represent the Nelson A team to-mor-row afternoon against the Itlaitai :— Stewart, Spear (2), Taylor (2), Houston, Anstice, Hair, King, Gilbert, and Hurst. f^Tirne brings Changes.— An English correspondent says the daughter of General Botha is more like a French belle than the realisation of British ideas of the daughter of a Boer homestead. She is exceedingly popular and ha 3 the happy faculty of thoroughly enjoying herself. It is prettj' to see her father, the hero of a score of desperate fights, watching her with smiling eyes as she gaily chats with a throng of admirers. An interesting incident at Lady Brassey's party was the presentation of the Boer General to the wife of the gallant defender of Ladysmith. General Botha had a long, friendly chat with Lady White. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is Gd and 2s 6d. The public are informed that there is plenty of Victory Butter obtainable at 1/1 pei ij. Ask your grooer for this choice brand. Encourage local industry, and take no other. Selecting an Organ — "We understand that recently a committee of musical gentlemen, was set up to make the selection of an organ for the West Oxford Anglican Church, Canterbury, and that they unanimously decided to recommend one made by the Carpenter Company. These organs are being sold in this city by Mr Lock, who receives them direct from the Carpenter Company, U.S.A. The makers claim that for the styles of organs there nve no better instruments in the world to-day, the tone quality especially being unsurpassed. Mr Lock is also importing some really up-to-date and stylish pianos from some of the leading London and Continental makers, which he is selling at low prices and easy terms. Mr Lock has also just to hand, direct from the factories, 600 pairs of curtains, and a shipment of u^e wonderful Atlas sewing machines. An immense stock of furniture is also on sale. The Temperature. — At" three o'clock this m; rning the thermometer outside this ofic^ registered 28 degrees. This day, at 2.30, Mr W. Leek will sell, without reserve, 2000 pieces of musi-j just arrived from LoDdon : also a second-hand organ and harmonium.