NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12424, 14 December 1908, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

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Xl-llOfii, l >i "'"Vlji.-Ci I i.".i;,. \;\:': :;j,'t>ll- , ('(I I'.Sl '! !1'11>:1...V ill 't ir j !(.■•<; 1 . l.iv the ii.li. r.'---;!iV,i- ]"..>>. M.s. if ■.>r i >i ' whs (•vpsvKscti ai iihivf!- ■. pn". ■;•:!' in^ j .Mrs Prdiluu's I ''. o. ui.vvil i!i:'j ' niomoriiil' |-a.l'>J.'t-. :,]■■ T. Mo'kloii, •■ 51. P., \vu.- with the liVinisior, am! will I by {]'.'.'. bearer vi' a silver key for ?i!i\s! Seddon as a memento of the occasion; Mrs Dyer unveiled the memorial tablet. • On October 21 this ye.ar, Sir Joseph Ward completed his majority as member of the House of Representatives. Tlie circumstance was fittingiy recogJiiced at tie. "time by his legislative brethren, and at Wintbn.on Thursday night the electors of the, northern erid .. pf the Awariia electorate paid their tribute, to the .politir.il arhievouient nf .^Jicir }tit.-iii !>■]', who Ims rcprrtsented tliom ■, cr^tiiiuoiislv for 21 yoars. As\. n tangible oviflencr? nT.liis nast'wrviV" tb<> electors pr-psenMl io Sir Joseph "Ward f> handsnTre. solid silver tea and coffee service, six pippes in all. Very fine displays of now jewellery suitable for Christmas g^'fts are now I daily being irfmde by Brown md Kerr. The firm has an announcement to-day.* An Auckland telegram states that in complimenting the Maori students upon the excellent programme of songs and recitations they had given at the annual- distribution of prizes at Wesley College on Thursday, the Rev. W. Gray Dixon said he had positively squirmed at some of the recitations he was compelled to listen to, so awful was the accent used." "It is," he said, "an accent which is essentially 'Cockney,' flavoured with Yankee, and .is. heard in its most aggravated form in the State schools." Having expressed his pleasure at the students of Wesley Collefee not " haying acquired this bad habit, Mr Dixon went on to describe the laujruatre used by the boys asbcmg "neither flavoured .with tbe Irish. Scotch nor Welsh accents, but pure Knrrlwh— the well of English undefiled." •- Our windows will rive von a splendid iden. of tjw v«hi<->s w» am ofFerivtr. but we voii to walk- inside:. No one m-fpsed "to buy.— R Snodgrass and Sons.* Fancy coloured dress musjins, usually 9d, Is, Is 3d, now 44-d. Trathen's.* A single man named. Ralph Nuttall, 23 years of age, son of Mr Andrew Nuttall, farmer, of Upper Moutere, was accidentally killed at Kaituna, near Collingwood, on Friday afternoon, while trucking logs down an incline from J. Hicbmott's place to fcrrant s sawmill. .The truck .was thrown off the line, and deceased, although he was clear of the truck, died almost immediately, apparently from concussion ofTihe brain. ~ The third and final heat of the President's Fours in connection with the Nelson Rowing Club were decided on Friday and Saturday last. On Friday evening crews stroked by W. Smith and F. McCabe tried conclusions, when Smith managed to snap a victory just on tbe post, winning in good style by about a canvas. On Saturday morning Smith's crew met and were * defeated by Lucas's crew, and another good race ensued, Lucas winning in the last 50 yards by about one length, and thus winning the President's Fours for this season. The crews were as follows : — Lucas (stroke), Baigent (3), Akers (2), and Beauchamp (bow); Smith (stroke), Kibching; (3), HesseJtine <2), and Bird (bow). It is very clear that if the crows hope to win they must devote more time to training, .Lucas's crew having been the most consistent crew out in the mornings previous to the race. . There is some talk of .the losing crews challenging the winners to a friendly "go." Evidently the Wauganui event is spreading its influence, and this is a healthy gign for rowing in Nelson. On Wednesday next, at 12 noon, Mr W. Lock will sell, on account of Mr McLeod, his residential property, land and dwelling, near Boys' College. The Temperature.— At three o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registere.i 54 degrees. 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. 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 ■■'■ other brands.* The election is now over and the public, to use a sporting phrase, have had a good run for their money, and it is to be hoped that all party feeling will be forgotten, and that both sides will look pleasant and work for the well being and good of the city. The general comfort of the homes of the electors can be safely left in the hands of Nelson' s Universal Provider, whose carefully selected and up-to-date stock, combined with his 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 in the highest sense, and runs his business on fair and square lines. All those about to marry or re-furnish should visit Lock's Emporium, where they can secure a complete outfit for" a few pounds. Direct shipments Of Harland's celebrated English pianos, Atlas sewing machines, air rifles, Sun- vapor lamps, and English and Continental furniture just to hand. Call and inspect — no one asked to buy.