NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12470, 22 February 1909, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

In the Supreme Court at Wellington on the 16th inst., his Honour the ' Chief Justice, on the application of Mr E. B. Moore, granted probate of the will of Isabella Duirs, late of Nelgony deceased; to William Duirs, and/ Henry MacNab, the executors named in the will. , ; Competitors of .this district who intend taking; part in the forthcoming Rifle Association meeting will be interested to learn that the Association's Executive 'is "sparing no pains 'in the direction of their comfort and general convenience. Arrangements are being made whereby competitors may camp on the range, tents, stretchers and straw being provided.- The men* will require only to bring blankets. «. The Association will cater at a very ; reasonable rate, and, generally! speaking, competitors will be able to economise ; on the score of expense. Those desir'ous of taking advantage of the above, 'provisions should notify the local«.dis-. trict office at once. We,learri that ; the Nelson district will be well represented this year. v "': ; The annual meeting of -the -Nelson 'Society for the Prevention- of Cruelty :to animals will be held in, Messrs Rout jand Sons' Buildings at 3.3Q plnii tomorrow, when it hoped there will be :a large attendance of members arid Mothers who are interested in the work : ! of the Society. Members, are' remihdjed by advertisement that their sub■scriptions are now due. . . '< -. A grass and rubbish ■ fire near Mr JH. Kidson's.^prQperty, at,.tho,:back of [the Old Cemetery, was responsible for ?the Tinging of. the ■ firebells on Saturr. iday afternoon. , A strong, south-west I wind was blowing, at - the 'time, and [the fire spread with such rapidity that i the house was endangered, and it was |f eared thatthe 'services - of -'-the- -Fire ! Brigade would be requifedT "Willing however^ succeeded in checking the flames,- and it was" not necessary for tho Brigade, who turned out promptly, to put on the water. 6n Saturday next Messrs Bisley Bros, and Co will sell by public auction at noon, ..Mr. Thomas Blanchett's freehold dairy farin,' comprising 86 acres 'with dwelling, stable, etc., thereon. The property is handy to the Wakapuaka creamery, school, etc.' : The Temperature.— At three o'clock this morning the thermometer^ outsid" this offiqe registerej 62 degrees : ; - Best Summer Drinks : Eops;^Bngji'sh Ale and Stout, non alcoholic, and Kop' s Concentrated Ginger; Beer. All Storekeepers.* , ':,,;.; , - „.. ! Ladies! Why pay a : price for t slop costume when you ;can- get ~t first-class cut costume and- material^ for a little more, at Harford anc Daly's, Trafalgar Street. - The Victory Putter is ; made from whole milk cream, the i cream, being reduced in temperature by the-lat-3st 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 is other brands.* The Harbour Board elections were exceedingly tame. Some think the works are a big success, and only - require the " finishing'touches,"' whilst. .others think the Board has made a poor show for tlieir five years' dredging and expendituie 6' .£70,000. Not beingj. engineers, ;we; do ~iot wish to express an opinion on the matter. But we are pleased to beible.to give an- unqualified opinion, regarding Lock's great Furnishing Emporium, that it is at all times the cheapest and best place to furnish at. Lock'sralue is unsurpassed, his stock is the largest and most up-to-date,' and by purchasing at Locf s Emporium you can be assured of getting satisfaction. These are -the reasons why Lock doe3 the bulk, of. the. furniture trade.* ■ . _