THE COLONIST. Published Da Nelson, Monday, June 24, 1807.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11969, 24 June 1907, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Da Nelson, Monday, June 24, 1807.

Supreme Court. — The Supreme .Court sittings commence at half-past ten o'clock this morning. 1-1 is First Kide, and Its Sequel. — At the Police Court on Saturday, before Mr 11. Eyre-Kenny, S. M., a young man named Richard Archibald, was charged with ill-treating a horse, the property of Mr John Ueaderson. Mr Maginnity appeared for the prosecution» and 51 r Barley for the accused, it appeared from the evidence that Archibald borrowed the pony, rode down the Port as far as the Beacongj and twice round the centre block of the City. Mr F. N. Jones, seeing that the pony was being used "thoroughly bad," ordered Archibald to dismount, the animal being distressed and lame. The defendant said ho had been a sailor^ and it was his first ride. He was ! fined £1, with £1 8s costs. Pbrsoa.ai— Mr F Carlisle, of Welling i ton, has been appointed by the Gov- ! ernment. Inspector for Nelson District under the Health Department in place of Mr Middleton. , Mr Carlisle is a practical plumber, with knowlede of drainage and sanitation, and he holds the highest certificate in the colony for plumbing. His office is at present iv Waimea Road. The Chrißtchurcn Meat Company. —The Company notifies tbat an interim dividend at the rate of eigbt per cent per annum has baen declared for the half-year, and dividend warrants have been pasted to shareholders. False Alarm.— Just before live o'clock last evening, an alarm of fire was given iron the Watmea street belL It was reported tbat a glare and heavy smoke had been saen in Waimea street South, ardgtrie Fire Brigade, who turned out promptly, proceeded as f;r ac [):z top of Snow's Hill, and then returned without being able to discover anything. Later, it wasreported that the alarm had been given by someone from Mount street, who observed what was taken to be a shed on fire. We 1 ;arn that some straw near to a boilar where fowls' feed is p;ipared biassed up ou Mr E. T. Savage's poultry runjand this may have occasioned the alaim. The flames were out in a minute or so, and no harm was done. Nelson Mental Hospital.— Tte annual fancy dre«s ball in connection with this institution will tr:ko plft«e on Thursday JuJy 4th. Christ Church Parish.— -Trie first of a series of winter evening entertainments to be held iv connection with the Parish of Christ Chinch, will take place in tho Druids' LI all on Tuesday, 2nd July. Bank of New Zealand. — Shareholders are notified that dividend warrants for the year ending March 31st are now obtainable on "application to the Nelson Branch of the Bank of New Zealand. Prcbable Visit of Madame Blanche Arral. — It is possible that Madame Blanche Arral will visit Nelson, and appear at tho Theatre Eoyal on Wednesday evening next. Mr Hi Saunders has the matter in hand, but is not able to make a definite announcement in this issue, but lie is hopeful of beiDg able to complete arrangements during the course of to-day. Madame Arral is one of the most gifted vocalists who have visited New Zealand, and we we feel sure that a visit by this lady would be appreciated by the Nelson public, and demonstrated by a large attenansa at the concert. The National Bank. —The directors of the National Bank of New Zealand, Limited, have cabled to the general manager in Wellington, ndviaing the declaration of a "dividend of 5 per cent for the half-year, and a bonus to shareholders of 2 per cent on paid-up capital (£375,000), equalling 12 per ceut in all for the year ended March 31st last. The sum of £25,000 has been added to the reserve fund, making it £325,000, and £10,318 is carried forward. The directors have also allocated £15.000 in reduction of bank premises, £3500 to the pension fund, and granted a bonus to the staff. The annual meeting is to be held in London on the 2nd proximo. Tapawera Literary Society. — The Tapawera Literary Society met on Wednesday evening, when "Bottle License is preferable to the Prohibition Scheme" was debated. Dr. Hudson opened the debate, and said that |bottle licenses would prevent the open bar and put down "shouting, " which was one of the worst evils of the liquor traffic. Mr G. Bromell opposed Dr. Hudson's speech, and advocated Prohibition very strongly, one of his chief arguments being that liquor was a poison, which did more "moral poisoning" than all other poisons, and as such it should be dealt with. Many of the elder members supported Dr. Hudson, but the younger portion of the members supported Mr Bromell, who won the majority. The subject for next week is "That the New Zealand Cabinet should be elected by the House of Representatives." Ladies and Gentlemen, — We stock everything in good olas3 materials, and give the best style and workman- 1 ship at moderate rates. — Harford and Daly, Trafalgar-street. {jejgg? The public are informed that there is plenty of Victory Butter obtainable at 1/1 pei \b. Ask your grooer for this choice brand. Encourage local industry, and take no other. Selecting an Organ — We understand that recently a committee oi 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 are 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 iLe wonderful Atlas sewing machines. An immense stock of furniturp is also on sale.