NEWS OF THe DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12404, 20 November 1908, Page 2

NEWS OF THe DAY.

Tonders are invited by the College Governors for supplies for the Nolson Colleges. We have been advised that Maskelyne and Devant's Mysteries, from London, will visit Nelson during the tour through the • Dominion. The Garrison Band will play carols on Christmas Eve. This was decided upon at a meeting held last evening. T ! ' ■* The London Operascope .Company gave another successful entertainment at the Theatre last- night, when there was a good attendance. The varied and pleasing programme gave every ' satisfaction. Ladies bathing costumes 5s 9d, 6s 6d; childrens' 2s 9d, 3s 3d. Thethen's.* , At the Marlborough A. and P. Show, h.old at Blenheim this week, Mr Thomas Hunt, of Wakefield, the well known sheep breeder, was successful in securing nineteen awards . with twenty-two entries, - in twelve classes, as follows : — Two championships, six first prizes, eight seconds, one third, and two highly commended tickets. Mr Hunt secured most points in the Romney Marsh section. In the Supreme Court at Wellington on the 12th inst, Mr Justice Cooper, on the application of Mr Moore, granted letters of administration of the estate and effects of Harriet Jane Cooper, deceased, to George • Hamilton Cooper. ; Long' white kid and suede gloves 5s 9d arid 6s 6d. Thathen's.* The Nelson Amateur Swimming Club opened the season at the Marine Baths on Tuesday, when, considering the election excitement in. town, the attendance was very • satisfactory. On account oF the poor tides prevailing at present several itenis had to "be cut out of the programme through insufficiency of water in the baths thus demonstrating the urgent necessity existing in Nelson for .the of up-to-date baths. The following were the successful competitors in the various events: — 50 yards, first heat J. Emerson 1, H. Pettit-2. Second heat J. Gabrielson 1, A. Allen 2. Final heat A. Allen 1 1, H. Crampton 2. Neat header: F. Braithwaite 1, J. Emerson 2. Leap frog: C. Graham and Crampton 1. The polo match proved very very interesting, the score being four all on the call of time.'; Mr R.~ Andrew and Mr C. H. Coote acted as judges for the various events . Smart blouses, belts, " sunshades, costumes, just in. Trathen!s.* : r 'The ladies of Nelson are- invited to attend a cooking demonstration on the Perfection Oil Stoves, which will take place/ in the Show-rooms of Messrs Bisley, Bros, to-day and tomorrow, also on the show grounds , on Tuesday. . A lady cook and demonstrator has arrived from Welling- . ton to show the utility of these stoves, in the interest of Messrs Buxton and Co., and will coqk'scones, cakes, etc., which will be distributed amongst those of the public who de- i sire/to taste, and try to prove to 1 their own satisfaction that everything cooked on the blue flame stoves is absolutely free from taint of kerosene. A special feature of these stoves is the . fact that, the, flame is' free fromSiuricdnsumed' carbon, therefore irons may be heated on the stoves . without fear of blaoking. In economy the agents claim that they cannot be beaten, as it costs only one halfpenny; per hour in consumption of oil. ; Mr W. Heine announces that tomorrow will be the last opportunity for people to consult him in regard to their eyesight as he leaves for the West Coast on Sunday. Japanese silks, all colours, splendid value, Is yard. Trathen's.*