NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12807, 31 May 1910, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Attention is drawn to the advertisement of the lecture in the St. John's Methodist Church by the Key. W. A. Heiyhway, of Fiji, on Twenty years experience in mission work in l'i]i, tins evening.

Another old resident of Nelson has passed away by the death on Sunday of Mr W. F. Pookv. Deceased earned on his business as a locksmith for many years in Hardy street, and latterly in Bridge street. Ho was one of the oldest members of Court Kobin Hood, of the Order of Foresters, and for a long-period he has held the office of District Beadle. He leaves a widow and grown-up family, all of whom will have the sympathy of their fellow citizens.

Nelson music lovers will bo pleased to learn from an advertisement in this issue that' Mr B. «. <lc Looze contemplates giving a song recital in the School of Music during June, H/> will be assisted by Miss Vcra Bamford and Mr J. Houlkor's quartet party. Thosu who enjoyed Mr do Loose's last recital, about a year ago, will look forward to the coming entertainment with interest.

Entries for the ploughing competitions and dog trials at the farmers' field day sports, to be held at Brightwater on the King's Birthday, close, to-day.^

Tlio adjourned case against J. H. Savage, licensee of the Motueka Hotel, charged with supplying liquor to a youth under the age of 1.8, will conic before the Court to-morrow, when Mr Evans, S.M., will hear Mr A. T. Maginnity on the law points for the defence.' When the case was before the Court at Motueka on May 23rd, Mr Maginnity submitted that the offence was committed by the barman without the knowledge or consent and contrary to the instructions of the licensee, and cited cases to show that under the circumstancfis disclosed the licensee was not liable. '

The complexity of .the laws of the Dominion was commented upon by Mr F. Lawry, M.P., in speaking at a Farmers' Union dinner recently. Every person, ho said, was supposed to know the law of the country, but he did not believe there was a lawyer in New Zealand who fully comprehended the great and intricate mass of legislation -on our Statute Books. He urged that all tho present laws should be further consolidated and simplified. "Let us stop legislation, and especially speculative legislation," he said, "and our names will be recorded upon the pages of history as benafactors to our race."

An ■ amusing illustration of the stvongly-a\a,i'fc«{ u\<J\v«fcwK«\\ of tv young New Zealander occurred ou the 9 o'clock train to I'apatoetoe recently (says the "Auckland Star"). At Newmarket a boy of about five years of agci boarded the train, and commenced walking from one end to the other of the train passing from carriage to carriage with perfect ease. Finally some- passengers stopped the child, and in response to questions elicited his name and address, also the fact that he was going to Palmerston North, and that his mother was at home. He was then handed over to tho guard for safe-keeping. Thci latter remarked that he had noticed the child board the train at Newmarket, but as there was a gentleman getting 0:1 at the same time., he naturally inferred that tho boy was with him.

A really beautiful showing of imported millinery is now awaiting your inspection at Mrs Anstice's. These lovely models though so becoming in shaping, and so correct in style, arc marked at reduced prices which .will please oven the keenest of buyers, and represent the best millinery value procurable anywhere. — Mrs- Anstico, Trafalgar street.*

Before the ordinary business was proceeded with at the monthly meeting of the Education Board yesterday, the Chairman (Mr A. T. Ma^umity) referred to" the loss the nation had suffered hi.' the death of King Edward VII. Individually, lie said they had no doubt expressed their feelings, but it was only right that the Board should express its sorrow at the deatli of tiic King and its loyalty to the reigning sovereign, King George V. i He moved: "That the members of tho Education Board for the educational district of Nelson express their sincere sorrow at the loss the nation has suffered in the death of King Edward, and also express their sincere sorrow and condolence with the widowed Queen. Tho members of tho Board also desire to take the opportunity of expressing their loyalty to the throne and person of the reigning sovereign, King George V." Mr Lock seconded the mot?on, which was carried, members.] standing. It was resolved to forward tho resolution to the Prime Minister for -transmission to His Excellency the Governor. Tho funeral of the late Mr John Gaukrodgor, of Foxhill, took place on Sunday, the remains beine interred .n St. Paul's ' churchyard, Brightwater. The Yen. Archdeacon Baker conducted tho burial service. The funeral was very largely attended, the cortege being upwards of half a mile- in length, which showed tho respect and ; esteem in which deceased was held, j The family are scattered in different | parts of Australia and New Zealand, j and the youngest son, Mr F. Gaukrodger, was the only one able to attend the funeral. Messages of condolence wore received from all parts of the Dominion, including one from Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister for Public Works, who for many years made his home with the late Mr. Gaukrodger at the Foxhill Hotel.

At the Magistrate's Cgui-t, yesterday, before Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., two first offenders for drunkenness pleaded guilty, and were convicted and discharged. A man named William McKenzie was also charged with drunkenness, and with committing a grossly indecent act in view of a public place. To the former charge •«r cused pleaded guilty, but stated that he had no recollection of the occurrence mentioned in the second charge, which was taken, as a plea of not guilty. Accused elected to bo dealt with .summarily, and after hearing evidence the Magistrate recorded a conviction and ordered the accused to come •up f ot sentence when called upon. Sergeant Dougan. appeared for the police.

Most ladies are already feeling the need of warmer bloxises, and you II find a fine selection of ' seasonable ready-to-wear blouses here marked at most moderate prices. These blouses are made from the prettiest and newest materials, cut in the latest and most useful styles. Why not sec these beautiful blouses now: they're just the tiling for present wear. Mrs Anstice, Trafalgar street.*

The Temperature.— At tVrte o'clock thi* morning the thermometer outside th : s office registered 43 degrees

The City Council has raised the rates 2d in the pound, and will shortly put before the ratepayers loan proposals -which will startle the natives, and it looks as if the rates will be- further increased. "Consolidation" or no "Consolidation" — and the only consolation for struggling ratepayers is Lock's Great Clearing Sale, where goods arc almost being given away. By taking advantage of this great sale ratepayers will save more than enough to pay the increased burden of local taxation. So little money is being charged for high class goods, that it would pay buyers to borrow the money, to seciire some of the bargains. At Lock's you can get the widest choice Jnilie, city of all lines to completely 'fiiraish' the home, including pianos; 1 organs, sewing machines, ranges, linos., carpets, suites, and the marvellous Sun lamps, which turn night into day. Compare Lock's prices before Bending to Wellington or elsewhere.*