NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13410, 6 March 1914, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

.': Owners are reminded- that nomins^ ;:f>ioris fonthe Mastertbn: -Racing Club's ■autumn meeting close tlns-dvoning with the secretary (Mr. A. Hathaway).

. 'Polls on proposals to raise loans -of £16^.500 for water extension and £10,000 for .municipal buildings, were .taken yesterday, says* a Mastertdn Press Association message. Both were carried, the former by a largo majority.

A Sydney Press Association message states that a private cable from London announces the death of Mr.> David Anderson, late general manager for^the Orient Company in Australia.

Thel police have laid an information against Harry D. James, totalisator proprietor, for taking money for investment in the Brightwater Handicap at the recent meeting of the Nelson Trotting Club after the race had started. The case will come on for hearing next Friday.

The 12th Regiment Band will give two sacred concerts in Motueka on Sunday, commencing on the cricket ground at 2.45 p.m., and in the Institute Hall at 8.15 p.m. The Band will be assisted, by local amateurs. A silver coin, collection, will be taken up to defray expenses.

The City Council gives particulars in the advertising columns of the land intended to be taken in the Maitai, under the Public Works Act, for recreation reserves.

"The deceased was a hard-working and very frugal woman—her frugality almost amounting to meanness," said a witness at the Supreme Court yesterday in describing the character of the -testatrix in a will case which was 'before the Court. "That is not a general vice in the Colony," remarked his Honour the Chief Justice.

A meeting of members and intending members of the Nelson District Coursing Club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Young's Alexandra Hall.

Regarding as a vote of censure recent resolutions passed by the meetings of the Auckland Tramways Union, says t a Press Association ctelegram, the management committee of ths union has resigned in a body, leaving only the secretary, who is a paid official, in office. The original factor Jeading to this decision was the refusal of a member to pay a fine imposed by tho executive, on the ground that he had not been given an opportunity to explain his side of the case before the executive reached its decision.

At a meeting of the museum trustees last night, says a Wanganui Press Association telegram, the curator report,ed - tliat he had received information from an authoritative source that two pairs of huias had been seen in the bush near Wanganui. Mr Thomson, director of the Dominion Museum', and th© Minister of Internal. Affairs, had heard of this, and approached the local museum authorities asking for information as to the locality, and offering assistance to get the specimen©. It was decided to reply stating that the information re the huias supposed to have been seen was meagre. Inquiries were being prosecuted, and the Government was asked to state its intention.

On the 28th February his Honour Sir Robert Stout, on the application of Mr. Glasgow, granted probate of the will of Mrs. Sarah Thompson, late of Richmond, to Mrs. Kate Eliza Littleproud, the sole executrix named in the will. On the sth March, his Honour, on the application of Mr. Cyril Rout, granted probate of the will of Mary Ann James, late of Collingwood, to Frank James, of Puramahoi, the sole executor named in the will. In the estate of James Anderson, late of Craigieburn, Hong Kong: This vas a petition by Mr. H. 0. Ledger praying for the appointment of the Public Trustee as sole executor in New Zealand of the late Mr. Anderson's will. On the application of Mr. Glasgow the petition was granted on 3rd March.

Your friends will like something essentially Nelsonian — Nelson-made jewellery, made in our own workroom, is the best quality.—Louis Kerr, manufacturing jeweller, 109, Trafalgar st'.*

Wanted known.—We make engagement rings. Fine selection and beautiful designs. Prices right.—Louis Kerr, Please note name, and 109 Trafalgar street.*

The .Thermometer.—At three o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registered 66 degrees.

New Goods.—Just opened, a choice selection. Inspection invited.—Louis Kerr, Direct Importer, 109 Trafalgar street.*

Dressmaking Up-to-date.—Raving secured the services of Miss Benjamin,1 who hae been for the past nine years in charge of Messrs Smith,and Caughey's dressmaking room in Auckland, we are now booking orders for smart Winter Costumes and Dresses. A large selection of new Dress Materials to select from.—Wm. McKay and Son, Bridge street.*

It is said that as a result of the efforts of the Society - for the Health of Women and Children the-death rate of young children ,has been reduced, and that if babies are to be "bonny" tvitb the warm flush of radiant heaHh pink roses on plump little cheeksr^-tha best prescription is simple, ftetftrair- and plenty "of-it.» But we should say this is not all, for you may expand the little lungs and afctlie same time injure the fragile spine if your baby is put into a springless, cramming, and uncomfortable carriage. This is an important matter, and it would be unwiso for mothers to toko riske when they can be avoided by going to Lock s Emporium, and buying a most comfortable go-cart with easy leather or steel springs, ventilated hoods, and other up-to-date improvements. Lock's have a large assortment of go-carts, prams, etc.; also drop-side cots, and specialities for the comfort of children. The prices for these and all Household Fur-j niture are very reasonable, as a visit to this popular emporium will prove.*