NEWS OF DAY

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12410, 27 November 1908, Page 2

NEWS OF DAY

A 'Proa? Association message from Wellington state? taat Mr William Watson has bnen elected as sharenolder'9 representative on t' - e dir9Ctorata of the iiann of New Zwaland. V Wo'Davo TßoJivert rr-jm ttto aovewmsot PciQtai' a copy of tbo official Year Bdi.U fjr 1933, jjsfc issued. Archdeacon Grace has- given no tioe to mife in the Dnceaan Bynod —"That tbe cost of living having very much increased of recent years, this Synod respectfully requests tne Bishop to rnavte a strong appeal as early as may be convenient to him-* stjlf to the laity of the Diocese s to usu their best endeavours to bring the stipands of the' clergy atld other stipendiary workers o_f the church up to an adequate liHrig wage in every instance." • Long white kid and suede gloves 5s 9d and 6s 6d. Trathen'a.* The Hon. J. D. Orinnnd, 'M.L.U.j, Mr T. E. Y. Seicion, M.F., and Mr ; J. P. Smith, Mining Engineer, of j Dunedio, have (says a Hokitika j Press Association message) applied ] for a second water right of 150 Uovi ; ernnvmt heads at To Aroha Canyon, Westlanci, for hydraulic power pur* poses, and 100 heads at IlokitiKa rivsr uawoma, for mining purpose?. The utilisation of wate? po?;er for, mining purposes ia Westland is considered most favourable, and a_ large area of auriferous cotmbry suitable for this system of mining ia available. If the projects' on hand ar§ brought to a head an importinh re* vival of mining is assured in thie neighbourhood. Smart blouses, belts, sunshades, costumes, just in. Trathen's.* A pipe band has been formed in connection with the Nelson Provincial Scottish Society. The band .will comprise fifteen performers,- twelve '- pipers and three drummers, and the first practice will be held to-morrow evening. Pipe-Major Hetheringtonr a. recent arrival from Scotland, will have charge of ttie band. New pipes and drums for the bandsmen have been sent for. • . Just opened.— Large shipment of fancy, decorated, and plain glassware from England, Germany and America. Marked off at low prices.— X.- bnodgrass and Sons.* : Ladies bathing costumes^ 5s 9d, 6s 6d ; childrens' 2s 6d, 3s 6d. Trathen's.* .;.. . -...;, The -Wellington "Post" says :— A writ claiming £2000 damages for alleged libel has been issued by Murdoch and Neil McLean and John Metean and Sons, Ltd., contractors, - against the Wellington FuWishing Company, proprietors of the , Dominion" newspaper. The writ is in respect of a report of a^meetmg of the Miners' Federation, at. winch certain - statements were made in reference to the Otira tunnel works and the plaintiff contractors. Messrs Bisley Bros. - and Co. will 1 hold a furniture sale. at their rooms at 2.30 to-day. " -. The Temperature.-lt three o'clock ; this morning the thermometer outside , this office registered iS degree*. The Victory Butter is made from , whole milk cream, the cream > being . reduced in temperature by the tafcr pst and most up-to-date scientific as other brands.* Ladies! Why pay a. price for a : slop costume when you can get a first-class cut costume materials for a little more, at Harford and Daly's, Trafalgar Street. The election is now over and^the public, to use a sporting phrase, have had a good run for their monejv and it is to be hoped that all party feelv ing will bo forgotten and that both sifes will look Pleasant and^fpr. the well being and good .of the eitj . , The general comfort of the homes ;oi the electors can be safely left. in .the hands of Nelson's ™»Y c " al P™™ l^' whose carefully selected and tip-to-date stock combined with bis low prices and easy terms, has made the name of Lock a household word not only in the city but throughout the district. Lock is a liberal of the highest sense, and runs his^smess on fair and square lines. All those about to marry or re-furmsh should visit Lock's Emporium, where they can secure a complete outfit foi a fow pounds. Direct shipments oi Harland's celebrated English pianos, Atlas sewing machines air ™> Sun vapor lamps, and English and Continental furniture just to hand. Call and inspect— no one asked to »uj.