THE COLONIST. Published Daily Morning. Nelson, Monday, Oct. 23, 1907.

Colonist, Volume L, Issue 12077, 28 October 1907, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily Morning. Nelson, Monday, Oct. 23, 1907.

NEWS OP THE DAY.

SA special lasting if the Angler's Olub will be held thij .-.iVi'Ming. The annual meeting of i ; -o NoLicense League win h •» hrl.l this evening at the Baptist BJi mlriom, The Rev. F. "W. Isitt will sjivj an address. Mr Pettit's Oommitteo will inset this evening. Fn-> .-:a °.v 1 supporters are invited to attend; A muster parade of the Waimea Rifles will be held on Monday next 4th November. The beautiful grounds of Bisbopdale were crowded on Saturday afternoon,* when Bishop and Mrs Mules gave their annual garden jiparty in connection with the session of the Diocosan Synod. The shelter of thu trees provided a grateful retreat from the unpleasant wind and clouds of dust prevailing elsewhere. The visitors were hospjtably entertained, and. spent k most enjoyable afteri noon. Musical items were conttii buted by a number of ladies aod gentlemen, With regard to the decision of the Government to observe Monday, 31th November, as the King's Birthday holiday, and,[the action of the Retailers' Association and Military Sports Committee, in tne same direction, wo learn from Mr Edwards, Kailway Manager-, that ih<3 epQcial timetable recently published for Saturday, §th November has been recalled, and in the course of a day or two another for the Mon day will be substituted. We have not learned as yet what course the j Tadmor Athletic Club will pursue, but no doubt we shall hear to-day. We learn that Mr F. W. Flanagan, Commissioner of Crbwri. Lands, has just returned from a visit of inspection to the Wangapeka Settlement. He found the settlers in good spirits and well satisfied with taeir holdings. Considerable work has been done in the way oi clearing weeds and scrub, and a considerable quantity of land has been broken up, aime of which will be put in turnips for sheep fattening. Mrs Mc 7 Pherson, wife of one of the settlers ls^at^present conducting the school whiub. has fourteen pupils. Altogether. Mr .Flanagan is exceedingly pleased with the prospects and considers that Wangapeka will be one of the most successful settlements of the kind in the Dominion, Our Wakelield correspondent writes:— The cadets of the Wakeaelu and Spring Grove schools spent all last Friday at the rifle butts at Brightwater, class tiring, in order to earn capitation. Some forty odd boys fired at the 100, 150. and 200 yards range and did remarkably good shooting considering the violent gusts of wind blowing from "The Spout." To provide against any possible accident two markers were engaged, leaviug the teachers, Messrs A. T. White>nd F. B.^Pear 1 ", absolute control of the firing line. The Wakefield toys journeyed to and froby train. The first race in connection with the Nelson Homing Club was held ou Saturday, when thirty-one birdsj representing nine lofts, took part. Mr Harwood, wharfinger at Taknkci. liberated the binfs, and to him the tnanks of the Club are The day was not favorable for quick time, the strong southerly wind Heing against the birds. Mr J. iiaaae'b Fitzroy ( lh. 19m. 45.) took lifts I prize, the nearest attendants bsing S. Bnundy's Post Fov (1. 20.v. 10s), R. Whihwell's Blue Streakflh. '2im. 80s. ), D k Thomson's Off Cbiiace (Ih. 25m.), A; Simpson's S.-i: B-n (lh. 25ni. 10s.), and P. Mt-Naru sra's Victor (lh. 30m.). Mr E. T Say | age acted as judge. Tne v c nf t i p \ special timing clocks, nssiHifrtctr.ro ; I by Mr F. Harford, greatly simplified the work of timing the birds in these races, the attendance of committeemen at the various lofts being; entirely dispensed with. The next race will be from Wellington on 9ch November. Yesterday afternoon the Nelson Citizens' Band gave a most enjoyable concert in the Botanical Rei seive. There was a good attendant of the public, and the collection amounted to £5. The Rand also played in town on Saturday evening, the music being much appreciated. The Band has boen ieyuested to give a concert on Page's Groan at Tahuun, on Sunday next. The motor 'busses will ruo to suit the convenience of the public. The annual meeting of the Band will be held oc Tuesday evening at the practice room, commencing at 7.30, and the members invite all vice-presidents and hon, members to be preseot. A large congregation assembled at the Salvation Army Hall last night for a memorial service for the late Mr William Johnston which was conducted by Adjutant Cook. The service opened with "Koctt of Ages," the singing of which was most hearty. Prayer followed, the Adjutant specially praying for those recently b3reaved. A duet was then sung by Ad ju taut Cook and Lieutenant Shepley "He wipes the tear from every eye," A lesson was road by the Lieutenant, the 90th Psalm being chosen. After Adjutant Co 3k gave an address, basing his remarks on the words "He was a good man and just" (Luke, 23-50), also reading a verse from Rev. 21, referring to "no more sea, no more death," etc. Reference was made by the sneaker to the numerous good traits of character exhibited by the deceased . and feeling references being Jmade gto his somewhat lengthy illness The Orange Lodge was well represented, the members being present with regalia, their singing helping much towards making the service a most impressive one, while at times the address was most telling. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Foxhill on Saturday, 19th inst. , the occasion being a eift tea and competition in aid of St. Luke's bazaar fund (writes four correspondent). Each article for competition had to be made from Is worth of material and quite a variety of articles (57 in number) were displayed, all of them beingfuseful and well made. The judges, Mesdames Wood, Field and White, had a difficult task before them, there being two prizes offered. Miss Nettie Colthart was awarded Mr A. J. Palmer's trophy (a handsome case containing a butter knife and jam spoon) for a tea cosy in shadow work, which was exceedingly dainty: and Mrs E. M. Holland secured Mr J. Gauki-odgnr's trophy (a VBry pretty cruet) for a beautiful child's pinafore. About 50 ladies were present, and keen interest was taken is the competition. The visitors were entertain*)-! with selections on the phonograph, and during the afternoon the ladies of St. Luke's dispensed afternoon tea. The Temperature.— At: three o'ciock this naming the thermometer outside this ofl-C^ registered 49 decrees. Speaking about Spring and Summer goods for this season, we have just landed some of our English supply, and will supply our patrons with the best' obtainable. — Harford & Daly, high class tailois, Trafalgar-street. The Municipal harmqny hasiteen again disturbed'by the Mayor accusing .i member of that august body of telling a tarra-diddle ; and there is likely to be trouble in 'f The Amen Comer," as the saying is. But we ai'e pleased to know that all are agreed that the veracity of tlio Universal Provider is beyond question, and when Lock says he has one of the biggest and most up- gj -date stocks in the Dominion, and sells his goods at low. prices and on the easiest terms, he is simply stating a bare fact, which, can be verified by a visit to his Great Furnishing i Emporium, everything being supplied to tKjiup a home. Lock is a manufacturer | and direct importer. Pianos, Organs. Sewing Machines, Linos, Go-caits, Curtails., Sheetings, Banges, and every ds- ' : scription of Furniture in stock.

At the meeting of tbe Loyal Wakefield Juvenile LorlgGj MiU., 1.0. 0. F, Jield oa Wednesday evening last, the following officers were installed ?— N.G., livo. Reginald Arnold : V.G., Bro. Clement Eden; E.S., Bro. Robert Eden; Guardian, Bro. Arthur Ohing; Warden, Bro. Thornton Eden. Bro. Tunnicliffe presented prizes to Bros. O. Eden and Ralph Thomas, the first on behalf of himself for thß member bringing the most candidates, the other being presented on Oehalf of Bro, P. Ricls^ efcfcs for best behaviour and regular attendance, decided by ballott The members" of the Lodge passed a resolution expressing Aynipfithy with livo J:i!iu^*on, their Superintendent, id Ltls recont bsreavenient, causea by the death of his father, who was alao an Oddfellow of long standing. Bro. Johnson thanked the boys for their yote of sympathy. The annual social in connection with the Lodge will be held shortly, and due notice will be given of it. At Ricnmond, on an early date, Mr Wm. Lode will sell the furnii ture and household appointments of ! Mr C. 15. MolGsworth.