THE COLONIST. Published Every Morning. Saturday, November 14, 1908. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12399, 14 November 1908, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Every Morning. Saturday, November 14, 1908. NEWS OF THE DAY.

■ ■ -. ■ . •■ — - — . ♦ .. The annual meeting of the Nelson Poultry Association will be held tit Mercer's rooms this evening. The art union in connection ; with the Nelsor. Garrison Band inazaar will be drawn in the Drill Hall this evening. A match will be played on the Nelbowling eijeen this afternoon. "A. to L." y "M. to Z." Sides will be picked at 2.15.' Mrs J. C. Mercer is -expected to arrive in Nelson this morning on her return from a visit to Gr_eat Britain and Europe. ~ Correct styles in smart Sunshades, Jg 'lid,' ss6d, 6s6d, 9s6d, 13s 6d, 15s.— Trathen's.* " ' . It was ascertained yesterday morning that the insurances on Mr R. Allan's fine residence "Ronaki," which was destroyed by fire late on Thursday night, are as. follows:— House, £1000 -National Insurance Co. ; furniture, £400, conservatory, £60, curios, £20, Liverpool and London and Globs Insurance Co. The. wife of Mr Harry Rodley was found dead at her residence, Waimea Road, yesterday. Mrs Rodley, who had been ailing for some time past from lung -trouble, had recovered sufficiently to get about and. was contemplating a trip to Collingwood next week. In the forenoon she appeared to bo in her usual health, but half an hour after she was last seen alive her body was found lying in a pool of blood, life being extinct. Dr Washbouni was able to certify that hemorrage of the lungs was the cause of^ death and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Deceased leaves a family of six children, the youngest' being an infajit^six weeks old, for whom, with Mr Jlodley, tho deepest sympathy will be felt in their sudden, bereavement. js2o.')o ' Ladies' Handkerchiefs, just arrivvs I from Belfast, Jreland; beautiful g^ds.— Trathon's.* A children's demonstration 'in connection with the no. license movement took place in the city streets last evening. Some hundreds of youngsters took part, also many adults. A procession was formed in Trafalgar street, consisting of a number of youngsters carrying flags, children on foot with banners, women with gocarts and perambulators, and members of tho Good Templar Order in regalia. Headed by the Citizens Band those in tho procession marched by way of Hardy. Collingwood and Bridge streets to Trafalgar street north, opposite Mr R. -Watson's, where a number of lantern vie. vs of a miscellaneous character as well as illustrating the 'no license movement were projected on a Large screen. A large crowd witnessed the demonstration. Lilies' Handkerchiefs; Plain, 2d, 3d, 4d, ..fid each. Fa::cy, 3d to 2s each. — Trathen's * : Tho Motueka Tennis Club held a very, successful function on Monday (writes our correspondent) when the new grass court was declared open \ for play. The. patron, Mr A. Manoy in d few words declared the courts open for the season, and expressed the pleasure that it N afforded the Club at seeing such a large gathering present. Both the asphalt and grass j courts reflect great credit on Mr F. Plum, who put them down, and the visiting plaj-ers from other clubs kept them fully occupied until dark. After' noon tea was dispensed by the local •club and a most enjoyable day was spent. Smart Silk Blouses, 6s lid. 9s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s, 17s Gd^Os, 25s each.— Tratbeu's.* The Mallinson song- recital has now been definitely arranged and will be given on Monday, 23rd inst. Intense gratification' is being felt in Nelson that an opportunity is to be given of hearing those famous artists before they finally leave New Zealand on their return to Germany. . Madame Mallinson has the distinction of being a favourite singer of Queen Alexandra's and has received on' several occasions special commands for performances at Buckingham Palace and - on _ her departure from London for tho present Australasian tour the Queen accorded Madame and her husband the splendid and unique honour of her royal and special patronage. Madame is of. Danish birth and married Mr Albert Mallinson, an Englishman domiciled at Dresden, and who is perhaps the most gifted of modern. English song writers, being know in Germany as "The English Schubert." • So popular in London are the song recitals given by Mr and Madame Mallinson th^t they have a standing engagement each year for a series of concerts at the Bechsteiu Hall, extending over a period of two months ... Messrs Bisley Bros and Co.i will sell stock by auction at Richmond on Wednesday next. The firm, will also hold, as usual, sales of stock on the day following the A. and P. Association show. Particulars of these sales are given by advertisement. Messrs Levien and Rollett will hold their usual weekly sale this day at their rooms commencing at 11 a.m. sharp, Fashionable Striped jZepbyr3, Cambrics^ eio ? 7jd and Is yard, at Trathen's.* Great variety Lace Curtains. 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 6s Gd, 9s 6d, 12s 6"d,' jfco 18s -6d, at Trathen's.* " ' : Ladies! Why pay a price for a slop costume when you can get a first-class' cut costume and materials for a little more, at Harford and Daly's, Trafalgar Street. ' Our readers were no doubt pleased to hear that Nelson's "Universal Provider" was once more amongst them. They will be still more pleased when we tell them that whilst in the State of Ohio -. Mr Lock visited Canton as the guest of the Sun Vapour Light Company, whose representative he is for the Nelson, Marlborough, Wellington and West Coast _ districts. The Sun Vapour Company manufacture lamps . which burn with a brilliancy that outshines, acetylene^or . electricity. The lamps are made in all styles to suit the- hall, church or home. Clients should order early, as the present demand exceeds the supply. During his tour Mr Lock visited most of the great manufacturing centres and has* made arrangements with the manufacturers and others for the sup-, ply- of various goods for his : furniture Warehouse) so that he will" be able -to supply the public cheaper than ever with the very latest and most uprtodate goods direct from tho factories. | Sole agent for the celebrated "Atlas" Pianos. All are invited to inspect.