NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13494, 13 June 1914, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A sale of work in connection with the; St. John's Methodist Church will be held on June 24th and 25th. .

The monthly pay days of the Per. manent Building Society of Nelson will be on Monday- and Tuesday.

The adjourned half-yearly meeting of the Nelson Industrial Co-operative Society, Ltd., will be held on Tuesday evening.

Memorial services will be conducted to-morrow at tho Richmond Baptist Church, as advertised in this issue.

We learn that Miss Christie, the organising lecturer of the New Zealand Section of the Theosophical Society, intends visiting Nelson about the" 25th inst. She will deliver a course of lectures, -which, will be advertised later.

The Post Office advises that the Auck-land-Vancouver despatch rof mails of May Bth arrived ia London on June 10th (two days late), and that the Wel-lington-Brindisi despatch of May Ist arrived in London on June sth.

Our Dressmaking Department has been an unqualified success. It could not be otherwise. We have the services of a Head Dressmaker who is equally successful with Coats and Skirts, Dresses, or Evening Gowns.—Trathe'n and Co.* "

A meeting of the executive committee of tho Nelson Cricket Association was held on Thursday evening. Mr J. H. Finney, a vice-president, being in the diair. The balance-sheet in connection with the match Australia v. Nelson was presented, and showed that the gate taking® had barely paid expenses. A letter was received from the City Council re use of the Park during the coming season, and it was resolved to accept the terms offered, viz., rental of £20. In regard to the Lord Hawke cup, it was decided to issue a challenge to the Wanganm Association (the holders), the match to be played at Christmas time at Wanganui. Several other matters were discussed..

"There's a lot of interest taken in politics," scz Mumbles to me. "But," sez I, "Mumbles, the yuan as takes pollyticks too *■;<> riously is a fool." Next nite lie wakos mo up,in bed and sex, "Did yer see the Dermimon?'' "Dkl I wot?'' sez I. "Yes, I saw Mr Pap had bagged (in his mind) j the M-otueka, Nelson, and Murlboroujrh ..seats for the Massey Party." Then I sez, "Don't worry. Mumbles, it reminds me of the proverb. 'Blessed is the man who Moweth is own horn, lest it be not blowed.' Just fancy the Hanglo-'lndian tea man to beat Roddy. Tommy, or any other Reform man to wipe out 'Arry. I don't think! I knows nothing about the lawyer McCal, but I've no doubt that he'll be on time at the finish." I tells Mumbles that I 'opes the people will keep cool and not neglect the important matter of makin' their 'oines comfortable and 'appy, f'ld attractive, and Bill Lock can best advise''cm on this matter. For, arter all, what's the value of pollyticks as compared, to a'appy and comfortable 'ome? My advice to Liberals'and Reformer® is, "Don't neglect yer 'ernes, but go right away to Bill Lock's great furnishing place, select some of the lovely and up-to-date things-there, which yer can buy at such low prices, and make yer 'ome ,'app\. Lock's''ave a lovely stock, if yer don't believe me just go and see fer .voiu selves. You'I]]' "be welcome at Lock's."* • . - •

A first offender for drunkenness, who had been remanded for medical treatment, appeared before Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, and was convicted and ordered to pay 12s 6d expenses incurred for medical attendance and cab hire. .

•A Press Association message states that the New Plymouth Harbour Board gave a luncheon yesterday in honour of the first direct' London steamer being berthed at. that port. Two hundred persons were present. The speakers' expressed the hope that New Plymouth would become the deep-sea port for the whole of the Taranaki province.

At. a meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association, held at Christchurch on Wednesday the ' explanation received from the Nelson Jockey Club in reference to the complaint of V. Albo'-n that the handicap of his mare Matilda had been altered without sufficient notice was considered satisfactory, and it was decided to inform Mr Alborn to that effect. &

Arnold Ash worth, a voting man. was before the Napier Court yesterday on a charge of assaulting W.'Brooks with intent to commit a crime. Accused had selected some jewellery at Brooks's shop, and the latter was wrapping up the articles when accused hit him a violent blow with a stone knotted in a. handkerchief. Brooks grappled .with the man and called for assistance, Ashworth being taken into custody. He was remanded for a week, states a Press Association telegram.

In the case of Herbert Edward "Whitford, who applied for exemption from military service on the grounds oi mtereference with his business as a dairyman, Mr J: S. Evans, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday stated that he had decided to grant applicant exemption from service for the current year, which ended on May 31st, Wib, but at the end of that period applicant if he desired further exemption would have to make another application, lhe Magistrate remarked that the present law might be amended by that time.

Excelsior Wincey, unequalled for value. Guaranteed not- to shrink. In White,' Cream, Pink, and Sk , at 9d yard. —Trathen and Co.*

Mr F. W. Fairey, of the Kxcelsior butchery, is making a fine cUfplay of prime meat at his establish,l'ient in Bridge street. The beef is ; ludes .a splendid heifer, fattened at i jhmond by Mr Fairey, and two bulloc ; grown by .Mr Healey of the "Wi;. erness," Canvastown. Some very fine mutton is also shown, including a line of prime sheep grown by Messrs Wells Bros., of Waikawa, which "for quality i. equal to anything that can be product. .1 in New Zealand. The display is well v.-orthy of inspection.

Our Towel Values are excellent. Large, heavy-weight Towels at lid, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, to 2§ 9d each.—-Trathen and Co.* '

A total of 108 students, including 64 new ones, are reported by the principal to he in training at the Wellington Training College. 0f 4 these, he writes in the annual report of the Education Board, 86' were women and 22 were men. This latter number would not maintain the present proportion of men in the teaching profession in New Zealand—a fact to be regretted, as in the early stages of a country's development more male teachers were certainly needed in the outlying and remoter districts. Of the total number of 108 students, 105 had been pupil teachers or probationers.

Dressmaking! We guarantee absolute satisfaction in all Dressmaking orders entrusted to us. Our prices are extremely moderate for Jire-class work. Costumes to order complete from 57s 6d.—Trathen and Co.*

At tlie'Magistrate's. Court yesterday, before Mr. :J: r S.:'Evans, ?S.M'., Arthur Laiie; charged1 with ridjng. a bicycle on Wakefield Quay at 6.20 p.m. on Juno ,Ist, without a liglity - pleaded guilty. Defendant; stated --that' he had walked from town, and 'was •■within one hun-dred-yards of his home,: When a sharp shower fell. 'As he'; suffered from rheumatism, and desired, te ,avoid getting wet, he jumped, on his machine in order,to. get-home' quickly., Defendant further stated Jthat.he. had been going 'to the Port for eighteen months and it was the- first' time he had broken the law.- ; Constable Tonkin: overified the statement in regard to the shower of ram, and said that hitherto he had noticed : that defendant observed the law m regard to riding with a light. The Magistrate said that there were exceptional circumstances, and imposed a fine of 10s, with 7s costs.

_ Come to us if you want a perfect fitting Coat and Skirt or Smart Dress, or a pretty Evening Frock. You will be delighted' with . our Dressmaking. Dresses to order complete from 57s 6d. —Trathen and Co.*

_ A case presto tine; some rather peculiar features. camo" . before Mr J. S. Evans,,S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. A young man who had been arrested at Wellington on a charge of failing to provide for the maintenance of an illegitimate child had been**'remanded to appear at Motueka, but as there was no police gaol there the defendant was brought" before the Magistrate at Nelson, and an application was made by Sergeant Barrett for a remand ! until Monday. Sergeant Barrett stated that the child was dead, and he understood an arrangement had been come to between the parties for Ihe payment of the expenses incidental to the birth, etc. In reply to the Magistrate Sergeant Barrett said that he was not appearing for the complainent. The Magistrate said' "that lie could not play fast and loose with a man's , liberty, but ho could adjourn the eace for half an hour to enable complainant to be represented, arid if no one appeared then he would simply-have to let defendant go. On resuming Mr Hayes j appeared on behalf of the complainant j Defendant was remanded to appear at; Motueka on Monday, and was admitted ■ to bail of £25 on his own recognisance I

The Calico we sell at fid yard is tho very best it is possible to liny at the price.'—Trathen and Co.*

For Ladies' and Gents' Wristlet Watchgs (a very line selection just arrived), also Ladies' and Gents' Pocket Watches, visit Louis Kerr.*

Presentation Goods just arrived. A very fine selection 'of Clocks, Tea, and Coff-rc Services, -Teapots, and ' OakTrays.—Louis Ken-, Direct Importer.-"-

L.K. Engagement Kings are the best. The selection is large, and tho pricos aro moderate.—Louis Kerr. Maker or L.K. Rings.*

Arrangements are being made for the fourth s\ib-division of Tasman, which is now known throughout the length and breadth of the Dominion as the leading apple-growing settlement. The remarkable wood and fruit bud growth in the numerous and extensive orchards at Tasman ~prove the adaptability of the land for producing ideal trees, which it is now known will bear fruit unsurpassed for quality and quantity/ Intending purchasers would be ivell advised to-inspect _ the new subdivision before purchasing elsewhere. Further information may be had on application to Mr. Arthur McKee, Pitt and Moore's Buildings, Trafalgar street, Nelson.*

' '' ' ' ■ ■ '' ■ ' ■■ A Press Association message states that West Coast Crown Lands Tenure Commission «at at Westport yesterday,'and took an amount' of evidence.

,s.lhe annual meeting of th© Nelson Licensing, Committee, which was adjourned to enable members to inspect the drainage systems at various country hotels before finally granting renewals of applications for licenses' will boresumed this morning.

• Tj*e"Vs-considerable unomployment in Auckland at present. It i s stated that over ](X) men are keepin«- in rliihtouch with Iho Government labour buveau.

Says a Masterton paper:—< 'Masterton youths .have: / Jjeen niakino- from three to ioUr.j fc shi.lJmgs a day of h?te*collecting vinegar v bottles from publicreserves and private houses. It i s remarkable how..much vinegar iinds itsway to this town."

A general meeting of the Nelson District Motor Cycle Club, was held lastevening, when there was a large attendance of _member.s. In regard' to a letter received from the City Council intimating that motor cyclists were-pro-hibited from using the Port cycle track it was resolved to ask the Council to receive a deputation from the club on the matter. It was resolved to hold a hill-climbing contest at Aniseed Valley on Saturday, July 4th, details to heleft in the hands of a sub-committee. A quantity of other business was transacted.

Plain Casement Cloths, full double width, 9d and Is yard, Bordered Casements Is, Is 3d, Is 4d yard.—Trathoiiand Co. for Drapery Values.*

The feat of receiving and sending, wireless mesages a distance ol 15,000 miles, practically half-way round the earth, is said to have been accomplished by the-Marconi station on the top of the Filene Building, in Boston, U.S.A. The operator, Harry Cheetham, picked up a short message signed" by the Marconi men on the Pacific mail steamer Mongolian. Out of curiosity Cheetham answered and asked theMongolian her position: He nearly fell off his operating stopl when the answer came, clear and distinct, "Two hundred miles east of Nagasaki, .Japan." A. hasty consultation of his world maps showed Cheetham that the snapping and sputtering of his machine had apparently "made talk" which spanned clear to .the other side of the globe.

The Thermometer. —At" three o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registered 33 degrees .

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d, 2s 6d.

The fame of.Moutere apple lands has spread from one end oi New Zealand to the other.. Those interested should not fail td read the announcement in the advertisement columns on page 8 regarding the Ruby Bay Estate.*