THE COLONIST. Published Daily-Morning. Nelson, Monday, July 15, 1907. THE RAILWAY MEETING.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11988, 15 July 1907, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily-Morning. Nelson, Monday, July 15, 1907. THE RAILWAY MEETING.

There is no doubt there will be a j large aud representative meeting at the Provincial Ball this evening, inasmuch as everyone in the district is deeply interested in the opening up of the back country, and securing railway communication, not only with the interior of the Province, but alao with the other centresof population in this Island. For many years past efforts have been made to secure the construction of' a railway to the We3fc Coast;, and connect with the arterial system, and tha arguments in favor of such, construction are greater to-day than

ever they were, for they are stnng- ! thened by every retiler who goes on the land, by [ every acre that is brougbfe into proGtaMe occupation, and by every' child ia the district. In this age, howover, arguments go for very little uniefcs they Are backed up by thofjo p.iasassing the arguments insisting upda having their rights. Other districts less popul ous than our own hr.ve s"cu.red not only arterial lines of railway but branch lines in additive, an i with tho wealth to be derived from the land, Irom the forests, ani from tie mine, theieisno rir.iiin, vbateverthat the Nelson line wouU bo both ai'rect ly and indirectly profitable. Even now settlement is advancing, and with rapid, certain, and comparatively cheap communication settlement would proceed vary much more rapidly, and products now lying waste would be turned to good use. Doubtless the meeting will adopt suitable resolutions and determine upon a definite course of action, but we would urge one and all not only to put a shoulder to the wheel, now, but to push on till suocess js reached.

A Reminder. —We remind our readers that to-night's meeting will take placo in the Provincial Hall, and commence at eight o'clock. Ladies xv ill be welcome. The Citizens' Band Im3 mado arrangements for taking part in tho demonstration, and the Mayor and Councilors, as well as members of other bodies will assist in the tudvenie'nt. .

Death of a Wetl-known Setter. — Last eveniDg (Suuday), at half-past ssven, Mr G9orge Dolainore, of the Maitai Valley, passed awr.y.- after a short illness of i'oitr days. Mr Dolaraore was in town on Wednesday last, but on arriving home complained of paina in the head, and it proved that he was suffering f roni a form of pneumonia, to which disease he succumbed. Mr Uolamore was the eldest son of the Rev. Mr Dolamorte, and formerly resided in Aniseed Valley. He leaves a widow and three children, who will. have widaspreiid spmpatby in their b«reov6 me n t.

Loss and Recovery of Money.— On Saturday afternoon, by the early train, a Dovedale settler got as far as Bishopdale, when he discovered ho had lost his purse, containing some eighteen pounds. He returned quickly to town* and on making enquiries was told that a boy (with whom was a mate) 'was see\n to pick up a purse. Eventually he found the lad, and was delighted to recover purse and money alright. He rewarded both the tinder and the latter's chum, and left for honie by the 4.45 train.

Probate-.— On the Bth July inat, in the Supreme Court, in Chambers, at Wellington, on the application of Mr Harley, his Honor Mr Justice Theophilus Cooper granted probate of the will of William Henry Rogers, la to of Langley L>«ie, M.uiborougb," to Percy Bolland Adams, tho sole executor named in the will.

The Tapawera Literary Society.— This Society held its annual weekly meeting on July 10th, when Dr Hudson gave a lecture on "First ,* id to the Injured," which was very nuich appreciated by all present. The subject for debate on July 17th is "That the New Zealand Frau6his3 should be limited tq those passing a State Examination. '•

Copper Deposit at Colliagwood.— Our Collingwood cuntemporary states:— "Mr William Bray, cf Bau:ham, has been put in charge cf ibe operations in connection i\ ith the copper lode at Toi Toi Flat, near Bedstead, and prospecting' work \a now in progress. Wp understand it is intended to spend several hundred pounds in development \vork r and if reaults are sufficiently ere* uraging, an up-to-date plant for treatment of the ores met with will-' at once bo provided.

Peimanent Building Society.-— The monthly subscriptions to this Society are payable at the Society's offices to-day and to-moirow.

Police News.— On Saturday night, a Chinaman named Sow Tng was found by the Police in possession of a quantity of opium. He #as arrested, and will be brought befora the Court this morning.— -A man was arrested on Saturday night, on a charge ot drunkenness, and will have to answer ior his insobriety this morning

Open Air Concert. — Yesterday afternoon the Garrison Band rendered an uppropriate programme of music, under their new conductor, Mr H. Berryman, in the vicinity of the Railway wharf. The afternoon was fine, and there was a good attendance of the public.

Business Purchased. —It is 1-arnfc that the Motor Car Service Company has purchased the goodwill of the Palace Car Omnibus Service to the Port.

Civil Service Superannuation Bill. On Saturday, Judge Kenny 'received a telegram from the Premier (Sir Josepth Ward Acknowledging receipt of the resolutions in reference to the Civil Servants Superannuation Bill passed on Wednesday evening last, and stating that he hoped the Bill would be passed this session.

Organ Recital— A recital will be given by Mr T. C. Webb (A. Mus., T.C. ) in St. Mary's Church, on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m. Miss Driscoll will sing"O Rest in the Lord." and Mr Barry will sing Pro Peccatis from Rossini's Stabat Slater; Farmer's Gloria will be reddered by the Choir. A collection will be made. Mr Webb will play Temare's "Andantino," Guilimant's "Berceuse," and Handel's Cuckoo Concerto, bosides other pieces.

Hockey.— On Saturday afternoon the Championship match Federal t. Motueka, played at the Botanical Reserve, resulted in a win for the latter by two goals to nil, scored by Knyvett and Boyce. Considering the state of the ground the game was fast, and the exhibition of hockey was good. — At a Committee meeting of the Hockey Association held on Saturday evening, arrangements were made for the tour of the district representatives. They will leave Nelson for New Plymouth on Monday, 22nd July, playing a match there on the 23rd. On the 2itb they meet the Taranaki representatives at Hawera, play Wanganui on the 25tb, and Manawatu representatives at Palmersfcon North on Saturday, 27th inst.

The Volunteers. — Colonel Davies, Inspector-General, and LieutenantColonel Joyce returned from a visit to Motueka andTakaka on Saturday, having inspected the Motueka and Takaka Mounted Kifles. Colonel Davies leavaa by coach this morning to inspect the Marlborough corps.

Cribbage. — The following team will represent theN.N. and N.R. Association against the Druids at the Rifles' Sioora .to-morrow evening : Messrs Condell, Bennett, Krahagan, Jones, Stallard, J. Dayman, G. Dayman, J. Sherwood, sen, J. Sherwood, junr, Morrison; emergency, Liddell. — The other evening, the members „of Court Robin Hood and Pride of Forest had a friendly match at cribbage. The Wakapuaka brethren won by 15 games to,. their 'opponents' 10 games. A pleasant time was spent.

Presentation. — After the evening service at All Saints' Church last night, Mr De Castro, on bbhalf of the Vestry, presented Miss Preshaw (who is shortly to be married) with a handsome silver-plated table decoiation set. Mr Webb, on behalf of the members of the Choir, also presented Miss Presbaw with a silverplated, egg cruet. Both the gentlemen spoke of the appreciation felt of the many services rendered by her to the Church, not only as a member of the Ohoir, but as a worker generally. Hearty good wishes were expressed for her future happiness.

Ladies and Gentlemen, — We stocu everything in good class marorials, and give the beat style and workmanship at moderate rates. — tlarford and Daly, Trafalgar-street.

Employers' Troubles,— Fiivilcus prosecutions are be'ng severely felt by employers, and. thesa are not the only troubles employers have to contend against. Tbe.Wellingtpn"Post" states: — "A peculiar question was put; to the Minister for Labor the other day by Mr Okay, who asked the Minister whether he was aware that members of the Conciliation Board are alleged to be travelling through different districts stirring up strife among the dairy factory employees. He alsp wanted to itnow whether, if the present law does not deal with the matter, he would bring in legislation which would make it impossible for such men to aofc as arbitrators under* the Act. The Minister replipd, that his afctSnttdn had been drawn to the matter, and consideration would be given to it.

"After thoroughly testing the leading typewriters ob themarket, we have come to the conclusion that 'The Monarch' ic the best machine that had ever come under our notice. .Ite touob; eaqapemerit, alignment and dabsplute visibleness of writing ar^ a few of its many prominent features. Of* our 42 machines 31 are 'Monarchs. — George George, Director of Technical Education and Manual Training* Auckland Technical College." Full particulars Bos 105, Nelson. 2388