NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12403, 19 November 1908, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

— . * The charge of drunkenness against Michael Kiely (who is in the Hospital suffering from alcoholic paralysis) which has been adjourned. on several occasions, was again called on at the Magistrate's Court j T esterdav, but accused being still too unwell to appear the case was further remanded. 'The Mallinson song recital has been postponed. So enthusiastic has been the reception of Mr and Madame Mallinson in Dunedin that a further series of three concerts has, by special request, been arranged there and negotiations are proceeding for a further series in Christchurch. The date of the Nelson concert will probably bo the 14th or 15th December. Peggy Bafts, sterling silver-mounted; really beautiful goods; something altogether superior j at Brown and Kerr's.* At the Directors' meeting of the Permanent Building Society, held last evening, three applications wore considered for the vacant auditorship caused by the death of JSlr A. R. Smart. Mr J. E. Milnor was temporarily appointed to hold the position till the annual election in May. Japanese silks, all colours, splendid value, Is yard. Trathen's.* The Directors of the Permanent Building Society at the monthly meeting held last night, passed a resolution of regret at the death of Mr A. R. Smart, who for ' many years has been an auditor of the Society, and the Secretary was directed to convey the resolution and condolences to the widow and family. Smart blouses, belts, sunshades, costumes, just in. Trathen's.* There was a fair attendance at the Loyal Nelson Good Templar Lodge last evening. A very pleasant evening was spent in harmony. The news that no license had been carried in seven electorates, namely, Ohinemuri, Masterton, Wellington South, the Hutt, Eden, Bruce, and Wellington Suburbs, thus bringing tho no license districts in the Dominion to thirteen, was considered much cause for thanksgiving. Long white kid and suede gloves 6"s 9d and 6s 6d. Thathen's.* At the opennig meeting of the Apploby Lawn Tennis Club, hold on Saturday, Mr P. Best, President of the Club, in the opening speech,- expressed the pleasure it gave him to see the large and representative gathering present, which showed the growth and progress the district was making. He wished all presont a pleasant afternoon, and thanked Mr Alfred Challies for the use of his beautifully situated grounds. Mr Forsyth and Mr James O'Connor also addrepsthe gathering. Mr Best then declared the" courts open and gave a fine exhibition, after which a very enjoyable time was spent, the ladies providing afternoon tea. Ladies bathing costumes 5s 9d, 6s 6d; childrens' 2s 9d, 3s 3d. Thethen's.* There are 1162 hotel lioenses and 203 accommodation licenses — a total of 1365— i0 New Zoaland. The greatest in each district are : Buller 76, WeatJand 76. Grey 74. Auckland 58. Wellington 48. Ohriscburch 46, Wakatipu, 45, Dunedin 39. There are nine crematoriums ia Great Britain, and during the last 20 years there have been in fcbat country 4450 cremations. Country customers note, money returned if goods unsuitable. Thathen's.* To give point to his argument in regard to the Prisoners' Detention Bill in the New South: Wales Legislative Council last neck, Mr B. ts. O'Connor made a comparison between tbe. British and German armies. He said that in Germany, where conscription was in operation, the mental,, calibre of tbe soldiers was good. ..Taey had professions and trades to return to, and thuy bad a certain standard to maintain. They had loving fathers, mothers, brothers and. Risters to weloome them when the; had finished their term. But the British army was made up of the ; flotsam and jetsam of tbe island; Tbe skatment aroused some hostility on the part of members who dissented strongly from the comparison made. :-.-■ ' Country orders receive prompt attention, posted per return. • Trathen's.* ■ ; ' . . , ■ -Land.- — On Saturday next, the 21st ingt, an unusually large land sal& will be bßlu at tuft land sale room of Measrs Bisley Bros, and Co., Hardy street, when som^ 25 building allotments in the tienley Estate, Kichmond; and 11 farmland runs,' situated in different parts of the Nelson district, will beoffered. Particulars of these properties will be found in our advertising columns. It will be gathered from the advertisement that owing. to tbe dissolution of partnership every lot otfeied will be sold, and if desired, fully two-thirds of the purchase money can remain for a term of .years, bearing interest at 5 per oent; The great land sale -should afford a splendid ppportun lty to those looking for freehold properties, which can be secured Jon easy terms of payment and practically at. their own vatue. .4 6 Messrs Levien and Rollet advertise their usual weekly sale of groceries and produce to be. held at their rooms next Saturday at 11 a.m. 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. '

A clergyman tells to-day of a marriago ceremony where the bridegroom | said "With all my goodly words I ! theo endow," and was grimly correct- j ed by the old clergyman, who said: "No, no, you've given her plenty of these already; now she wants something more substantial." The Temperature. — At three o'cloc^ this morning the thermometer outside this office registered 56 degrees. The Victory Butter is made from' whole milk cream, the cream being reduced in temperature by the- latest and most up-to-date scientific appliances. The public are guaranteed that this butter is free from all germs, is sweet and wholesome and can be had at the same price as other brands.* i 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. 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 up-to-date goods direct from the factories. Sole agent for the celebrated "Atlas" Pianos. All are invited to inspect.