NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12766, 7 February 1910, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The sittings of the Supreme Court at Nelson set down for February : 28th, have, been adjourned until Monday, 11th April. A meeting of the Wakefield branch of the Farmers' Union will be held to-morrow evening, when important business will be brought forward for discussion, including the close season for quail, arrangements for fari niers' field day, etc. | Tenders are invited by advertisement in another column; for supplies for the Home for Defectives at iiichmond and the Nelson Mental Hospital. There are more quail in the Nelson district this season than there have been for ten years past. The next session of the General Synod will be held at Nelson on Thursday, January 16th, 1913.: With regard to the Home elections so far 667 members havo been elected out of 670. The strength of the parties now stands : Liberals 275 ; "Unionists 271 ; Labour 39 j Nationalists 82. The Auckland-owned barque Laira has been sold to the Huddart-Par-ker Company, and will be used as a hulk at Melbourne, where she is at present laid up. The Laira is an iron, barque of 458 tans, register, and was built at Sunderiand in 1870. . So far, the best definition of a lady seem® to be that of Charles Dana Gibson: "A lady is a woman who always remembers others and never forgets .herself." Special showroom reductions are being made at Mrs Anstice's sale in order to clear out stock. All millinery .greatly reduced. A visit will mean money saved.* .• During the launching of a boat in the Buller river at Lyell the other day an accident of a rather serious nature occurred, which might have ended in a sad fatality. The owner (Mr B. Mense), while returning to the shore after a trial spin on the river, by some unaccountable means fell over the side of the boat into about twenty feet of water. He was unable to swim, but struggled bravely in the water and was soon exhausted, giving up in despair. An excited crowd on the shore was unable to offer the poor fellow any assistance, but Constable Stewart- and Mr Cadigan, who were some distance away, were attracted by the crowd, and were quickly on the scene. They at once plunged into the river, and were soon alongside of the exhausted man, who was sinking for the third time. They got him ashore in safety, and he recovered shortly aftor- • wards. Big bargain chances belong to those who visit the great summer clearance sale now, on at Mrs Anstice's. The prices are cut to clear the goods, and they're doing it, and hundreds of appreciative buyers are already profiting by this great sale. Be advised and get in early. Every day makes a big difference in the selection.* . The services of the Conciliation Commissioner, Mr P. Hally, are to be requisitioned to deal with a dispute which has. arisen. at the Brunner mine (says the "Press"). It appears that the Union presented the manager with a demand for an increase in the hewing rates as follows: — If two shifts are in the bord, an advance of 2d per ton, and if three shifts, an, advance of 3d per ton in the hewing rates, carpenters to d» paid 12s per shift, stationary enginemen 10s 6d per shift, that the miners truck a distance of twenty yards only, and discontinue the practico of jigging. The last-named proposal was prompted by the recent concession granted to the State miners. As the manager refused the demands, Mr Hally is to be called in to settle, the differences. Vice-Admiral. Valois, a noted German officer, recently said that Great Britain was the only Bower in a. position, to maintain its naval supremacy against all opponents. Germany's fleet had the task of protecting ;her overseas trade in times of peace, and of damaging and orushing her foes in time of war. • "This we could already do to the fleet of any world Power excepting Britain," he said. "So far as England as concerned, we are striving to attain a maritime position that will enforce her respect, but- not .deprive her of absolute supremacy. To become supreme ourselves would cost more than we could well afford in addition to the maintenance of our Army. In regard to England, we shall have obtained our object when our fleet is strong enough to diminish the chances of victory for the Island Empire." The Lords had a very unhappy time during their electioneering campaign at Home. At times, indeed, their audiences had the temerity and the bad taste to laugh at them. The Duke of Marlborough, the representative of a very great house, was one of those who had to suffer and be strong whilst' his audience poked fun at him. "I &hceul<3 never consent to sit in a House of Lords whose powers were restricted," he exclaimed with infinite scorn, but the pathos of this voluntary martydrom was all lost when a back-bencher called out, "Oh, don't say that, guvn'r, or you'll break our 'carts." The Duke did not join in the laughter that followed. Lord Milner is another nobleman who must be feeling sorry for ihimself. Ever since he advised the House of Lords to reject the Budget and "damn the consequences" the .fatal phrase has followed him up and down the country wherever he has spoken. He was greeted with it everywhere. On Saturday next, Messrs Bisley Brosi and Co. will' offer freehold property situated at East Takaka, on account of Mr A. J. Kemp. The Temperature. — At trree o'clock this morning the thermometot outside this office registered 65 degrees. If you require the highest grade butter made on the latest and most approved principles, ask for "Victory," which is sweet and palatab'tj, and take no other.* Tahunauui. Every lot m this popular township has been sold. The fine dwelling, house with 8J acres of land, is still unsold and should meet with a ready sale. The house is continuously open for inspection and the public are invited to view the house and the grounds surrounding it.* "A good name is better than great riches," and Lock, the Universal Provider, has a good name for giving first class value and for fair and square dealing. We append a portion of a poem sent to him : — Such love as his, what tongue can fitly telll Save he whose heart has owned its magic spell; "With heaving breast, but nope as firm as rock, . He breathed that name, th. inspiring name of "Lock." Straightway to Lock's with little ! ■ cash, 'tis true, They wend their way, he looking rather blue. . ' /.. But wonders never cease (though 1 quality of the best), ' All was'so wond'fous cheap, their doubts were soothed to rest. They're married now, and prattlers round them throng, 1 As bappy in their home as summer ,day is long; Yet oft in loving circle they tell that little flock, •■-■" How grateful still they feel to good old William Look, The Complete Furnisher.