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Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11994, 22 July 1907, Page 2

Answer to a Correspondent. — "One Who Would Like to Know," who wrote asking the date of the {.arrival of the Sir Charles Forbes, is informed that that vessel arrived at Nelson on August 22nd, 1812.

•St John's Ambulance Association. —Mr W W Snodgrass, the Secretary, has been notified that the undermentioned ladies, in tbe order given, have passed an examination in "first aid" held at Cabragh House School:— Miss B. M. Griffin, Miss K. V. O'Brien, Miss F.H. Every and Miss E. Hewetson (equal), Mrs E. M. Kingsley, Miss P. O. Coote, Miss M. F. Elliott, and Miss Bessie Gaudy These ladies are each entitled to a certificate.

S.S. Koi.— Attention is directed to an alteration in the sailing hour of the s.s Koi from Motueka on Tuesday 30th inst.

Sudden Death. — Last evening, Mrs j Beid, who ha 9 resided for some years with Mr George Thompson, Waimea stre*t, died suddenly. The deceased lady attended the even iog service at the Presbyterian Church, and almost immediately after her- : return Mrs Thompson heard a 'fall in an adjoining room, and making investigation found Mrs Beid lying on the floor unconscious. Medical aid was summoned, but Dr Barr, who was quickly in attendance, found life extinct. Deceased was an ederly lady, and apparently was enjoying good health, and there were no premonitory signs of the seizure. j

Musical. —Mr 3. C. Norman (representing Herr Ben no Scherek) arrived yesterday to make arrange ments for the appearance in Nelson of Madame Teresa Carreno, tbe celebrated pianiste who will give one recital only here. Further particu lars regarding this great artist will be given shortly, „^____

The Volunteers. —Colonel "Davies completed the tour of inspection on Thursday evening, having taken the several Blenheim corps during the week. — Colonel Joyce returned on Saturday morning from Blenheim. — Captain Canavan has recently resigned the captaincy of. the Marlborough Mounted Bifles, and at a maeting held on Wednesday, Lieut. Watson was elected; to the position. — Tbe monthly inspeotion jar de will take place on Wednesday even-

Oribage— The following team will represent the Maitai Bowling Olub against the Oddfellow 3, at the Oddfellows' Ha'i, this evening, commencing at seven o'clock sharp: — Messrs Lamb, Milner," D. Whi ting, JY Neale, G. Simpson* J; Reynolds. Ws Thorn, G. Dee, JH. Tunnicliffe, and Dougan, junior. Oddfellows: Messrs Bartlett, Brooker, Kitdhing, Edwards, F. Krahagen, Tredidga, Lucre, Davies, Batchelor, W; Browne. • Alarm of Fire.-— Abbut half-past eleven on Saturday night, the Station firebell sounded an alarm. A large bush of pampas grass near the street line on Mr J. Bockmann's property in ' upper Bridge streot was found to be ablaze, making quite a respectable little conflagration. The Fire Brigade turned out promptly, but & tew buckets of water ftere sufficient to extingush the flames. Projected Departure.— Mr T. H. Bannehr, who for over thirty years has been connnected with "The Colonist" as one of the proprietors and who for a long number of years has been the editor of this Journal, has decided tt> Settle in Chrisfcahurchj where he will join his son. It will be seen by an advretisement in another column tbat a meeting is convened for Wednesday evening, to take steps to mark in some appropriate manner Mr Bannehr's efforts to advance the interests of the City and District. Postponed Concert.— Owing to the unfavorable weather yesterday afternoon, the members of the Nelson Citiaens?' Baud postponed their proposed concert until next Sunday afternoon, July 28tb. Nelsoh A.A. and C. Ciub. —The annual general meeting of this Club will be held at Merber*s Rooms on Friday evening next, when members, intending members, and all interested in -athletics are invited to attend. Waimea Horticultural and Industrial Aasociation.-rrMr P. Baigent presided at a iheeting of the above Association held at Wakefield last Wednesday evening, when it was resolved "to hold a Bulb Show on Wednesday, September 18th,and that bulbs only be exhibited, but other flowers may be .used for decorative purposes. " It ' was decided that all entries be free ; that certificates of merit be given instead of prizes: and that Mr S. F. Bbltoh be isked td act a§ judge; A sub-:Committee, consisting of Mesdames Pearlers and Peppin, and Miss Clayden, were appointed to draw up a schedule to submit t,6 a meeting of the General Committee, to be : held op.the 20th inst;|lt wasi decided to holds concert in conjunction with the Show, and Mesdames Pearless and Peppin, and Misses Clayden and Faulkner, and Mr Peppin were appointed a Conoert Committee to make all necessary arrangements. Ladies and Gentlemen,— We stooK everything in good class materials, and give the best style and workmanship at moderate rates.— -Harford and Daly> Trafalgar-street. SELECTiifG an Organ —We understand that teceritly & cohiiiiitiee 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 Conipaiiy, U.S.A. The lMkefcs ciaini tbat 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* the leading London arid Continental makers, which he is selling at low prices and easy terms. Mr Lock has also just to hand, direct from the fae*tories- 600 pairs of Curtains, and a sllip-i-ieiit of tr_e wonderful Atlas sewing machines. An immense stock of furniture is also on sale» . Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails; ls 6d and is 6d'. ; - Th__ Temperature. — Atj three o'clock this m rning the thermometer outside this ofLc-s registered 44 degrees. Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co.. announce a stocts sale to be held at the Richmond Yards on Wednesday next, 24th inst: also^on Tuesday, 30th inst, at 10 am. sharp, at Enner Glynn, on account of Mr A. 0. Burr, without reserve, stocky iniplementsj househod furniture; pianb; etc. De : tailed ligts of furniture, etc, appear in this issue. & Drags leave in the morning, and [luncheon _, will be provided.