NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13793, 14 June 1915, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Heavy rain is reported to have fallen in the Ashburton "district.

The usual circuit sittings of the Supreme Court at Nelson will commence on Wednesday next. Mr Justice Chapman will preside.'

At the Magistrate's' Court 'on Saturday morning a prohibition order was granted by Mr J. S. Evans, S.M., against a married man on tlio wife's application . ,

The manager nf the Nelson Freezing Works, ?rfr J. Allan Mitchell, has been informed th.'«t iho Waiwera will call nt iSTolson-on >Tvh; otli for about 3000 carcases of mutton.

Owing to ihp wet weather on Snturday all local football fixtures wero pestprm<v]. Yor the same reason the visit, 'of the Nelson representative team to Motueka did not eventuate.

The sale-"announced for Satnrda3 r of fifty dress circle seats for to-n'orrow flight's entertainment at the Empire T'u«^l:r-e< In nid of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Fund, did not come off, owing to the ivet vveather. A number of .seats have .been disposed of privately at enhanced prices. These seats must bo reserved to-day.-

During the month of May 8472 cases ofv apples were exported'from Nelson to South America.

An attractive and interesting full column advertisement, with prices quoted, from "Novelties," 42 Hardy street, will repay perusal.

An order from General Headquarters states tlitit no commission in tlie Expeditionary Foroo 'will be '■issued to o'.liors tlian officers hold me;' Territorial ooniiTiksioTis except unQer zho follo'v/ing conditions:—.Atiyone desirous of obtaining a commission'must'he selected from the non-commissioned officers' squad in Trentham Cantp, and go through that partictilai' conrsr? of traifiinjr. Froml.his squad the most efficient 3 y)<\ .capable men. will, bo chosen to fill vacancies in the Commissioned ranks of the reLnforcpments. -

The Hon. A. L. Herdman, speaking at Kawakawa last week, said that Mr. Robert Scmplo and Mr. Hickoy, 'two prominent leadens in tho recent labour troubles, had given up agitating, and wore new working for the Government, the former at the Otira tunnel and the latter in tho Waikato.

Specimens of the white shark have been caught measuring a/s much as 40 feet in length. This particular species of shark is reputed to be exceedingly savage and is particularly dangerous. It has been estimated that the average length of the teeth of a full-grown white shark is 2.j inches, but at tho Canterbury Museum there are teeth of these sharks measuring 5 inches. These wero found in a fossilised condition in some Oamaru stone, and it is stated that these huge creatures sometimes attained tho length of 80 feet in past ages.

Late- papers received by Mr. C. N. Clausen from Denmark state that the Danish Government is taking steps to prevent trading with the enemy. Several commercial firms have been prosecuted. In one case a green-grocer was heavily fined for exporting his goods to Germany, and proceedings wero being taken against three dried potato manufacturers for attending to send their goods across the border. Then there was the case in which a copper shipment, valued at about 85,000 kroner, was seized, and later came the incident of a shipload of munitions being, seized because of a suspicion that it was intended for Germany.

"He gives me a hiding now and again," remarked a young wife at the Auckland Magistrate's Court the other day, when asked how her husband had treated her. She was married at 18, and now at 24 years of age asked for maintenance. In cross-examination she admitted that on one occasion she had knocked, her husband down, but denied that ho was unconscious for some time afterwards. When the Court suggested that the husband should allow his wife something, as she was not strong enough to work for herself, the man replied, "She can always knock me about when she wants to.".

Writing to the "Lyttelton Times" a correspondent asked whether the amount of ammunition carried by the Lusitania has ever been made public. The following figures were published in America a day or two after the sinking of the vessel, the items being taken from the ship's manifest: Cartridges and ammunition, 5471 cases, value £40,000; sheet brass, 260,0001b., value £10,000; copper, 11,7621b., value £4000; copper wire, 58,4651b., value £2500; three hundred and forty-nine packages of furs, value £24,000; military goods, 189 packages, value £14,000; cases of leather, value £6000; beef, 3000cwt. There were no high explosives on board. These are carried in British cargo shins, and not by passenger vessels.

The death of Mr. Edward Muncaster, an old identity in local trade circles, occurred suddenly at Blenheim last week. He entered the workroom of his watchmaker's shop in Walter street during the morning to commence the day's work as usual, and shortly afterwards his wife found him lying on the floor, life being extinct. The deceased, who was about_7.6- years of age, went to Blenheim from Nelson some 40 years ago, and conducted a watchmaker's business there for several years. He took his departure from Blenheim for Australia-, and returned recently after a lengthy interval. The deceased leaves a widow and several grown-up children.

An authentic story of a young countryman's practical patriotism comes to the "Wangauui Chronicle." The young fellow, who had by thrift and prudence placed himself in a sound financial position; conceived it to be his duty to go to the front. He offered his services, and was duly accepted. In the same locality there were. a number of other young men, mates of the one who bad enlisted, and all eligible- for service. Very properly, he suggested that they ought to follow his example, but, while professing to bo desirous, of doing as their mate had done, they all explained they had reasons which made it difficult for them to do so. Pressed to state the nature of the reasons, they wore .for 'the most part unable to state any more serious obstacle to their enrolling than the fact that they owed money to certain people, and were reluctant to go away _in debt. They must have been surprised Trhen their patriotic comrade rejoined, "Well, boys, don't let that stop you from doing your duty. Give me your bills, and I will settle them for you, and, what's mere, I'll give you each a 'fiver' on top of it." And now the settlers of the district are- waiting with no little curiosity to see whether this generous offer will be accented.

The Rfiv. 0. J. Kimberlev, secretary of tho Church Missioiuirv AssociatioiJ m his sermon at the Cathedral vesterda.^^niorning, made a'plen-on behalf of m<-vm\i] missio'tis. T-Je nrgot! that duties imposed by God never conflicted, and that Red f>oss work among/sufferingpeoples could be .supported "as -.veil as it.-d-d Cross woi'k among cur bravG sol(Vifr.s. ■l.ncidniitnlly. li'o. iriado a reference to the Indian troops now fighting r-honldrr.to shoulder ; uith Jiritish regl'-TKv-.ts in Fi-auce. . Before' they wero nblo to do that the various iaces'' of India bad bad to bo brought, to a state of amity among themselves. That had been secured _ largely-as a result of the v.'oric of medical mis.sionar:cs in India.

Tlie Minister of DeiV-nce has received from'.tho.Dfifen.ee authorities a report .which confirms him.in his opinion that Trent-ham should remain the military training .centre? for the whole Dominion.

_ The Nanier Park Ilacing Club has decided tq de-yote- 50 per cent, of the profits, at its fortaeornino- race meetiuo; to th-e fund for the treatment of v.-oanded and invalided Hawke's Bay soldiers.

Mmls which left Auckland on Slay 3rd'arid connected with the Sonoma at Sydney on May Bth, reached London on the-10th'inst., four.'day? late.

Tho annual meeting of the Nelson branch of tho Church Missionary Association will bo held in the _Shoi!bourno Street. Schoolroom thi,> evening.

It is notified in tho "Gazette" that tho first election of fh>? members of the Board of Commissioners of tho Takaka town district, will take place on July Ist. Mr J. W. Moulder has beer, appointed returning ofPeer.

A public meeting is to he held in the City Council Chambers; this evening at 7.30 to consider steps for raising funds for our sick and wounded soldiers and their dependents. The Mayor (Mr C. J. Hnrlcy) will preside, and short speeches will be made by the Hon. A. T. Maginuity and the Rev. W. Baiunber. "All persons willing to assist in any way are invited to attend. The 12th Regiment Band will play selections prior to tho meeting.

Enormous quantities of ammunition from the Colonial Ammunition Company's works at Melbourne and Auckland have gone to ' the front, and supplies are being continually replenished from the two manufactories. Jl.t Auckland \ works . are providing three times their normal output, and the •Melbourne works six times Auckland.* maximum output.

With tho object of raising funds for sick and wounded soldiers, commercial travellers 'cok charge of Wanganui onSaturday, and the takings totalled £1600. with further ruins to come. A feature of the carnival was a mock court, before which people'were hauled by grotesque- policemen, and lines totalling over £600 wore levied and paid smilingly.—Press Association.

An extremely successful collection on behalf of sick and wounded soldiers was made in Blenheim.on Saturday.

At a meeting of the Nelson Poultry Association, three new members were, elected. Messrs Gibbons, Plum, and H. Simpson were elected delegates to thel annual meeting of the New Zealand Championship Association to be held during the Wellington sliQw. A discussion took' place regarding a Macquario Memorial Prize, to perpetuate the. memory of the late Mr G. A. Macquarie, ana it was resolved that the association provide six silver spoons, to be called the Macquavie Spoons, for the pigeon and canary sections- The special prize list in connection with the forthcoming Nelson show was arranged. Tho list is "a very liberal one. It was announced that "the net profits of tho show would be devoted to the Red Cross and Belgian Relief Funds.

Telegrams from various centres in NTew "Zealand describe enthusiastic send-offs given to drafts on their departure for Trentham.

©n Friday evening n very enthusiastic recruiting meeting was held at Brightwater, over 70 person? being present.' It was resolved to form a Recruiting Association, and 48 members were enrolled. The subscription was fixed at 2a 6d per month, and officers were elected as follows:—Prosident, Mr E. S. Fairey: vice-president and lion, treasurer, Colonel. Bryant j hon. se-cre-tarv, Mr F. G. Robertson. An executive committee and a ladies' committee were also appointed. A stirring address was given by Sergeant F. Stallard' organiser for'the Nelson Recruiting Committee. Several, men offered their services, and their names will bo duly forwarded through the committee to the Defence authorities.

While proceeding on foot to tho recruiting meeting at "Brightwater on Friday evening," Colonel Bryant and Sergeant Stallard were run down by a motor cyclist, both sustaining nasty fails, though fortunately, bruises were the extent'of their injuries. The cyclist also came to grief, his ■■machine suffering some damage.

The Nelson ITarmor.ic Society has handed to tho Hospital Ship Fund .the sum of £11 17b, received from tho stile of tickets for'the concert given/last .week.

Dr. F. G. Shinn, who wili conduct the "musical examinations for tho Associated Board this year will visit Nelson .in October. Entries for tho practical oviimirtaiioDß dose o:i Thursday, July Ist.

The Thorn.ometer. —'At 3 o'clock this morning the thermometer oui«ido this office registered 32 degrees.

Tho travelling public are notified that Norman Emras has commenced a daily motor ear service Nelson-Motueka-Ta-kaka. Tho cars employed are luxurious pQ h.p. Cadillacs. Patrons_ can rely on oareful attention and civility. Book seats 'phone 39. Private address No. 14 Wainui strec-t, 'phone 527.*

It lias-been «:nd that your homo is tho Hides of your "mind. Now, do«s every room in your liouso reflect credit Mixm you? Have you got all apartments'jufit as you wculd like to have j thorn? Are. they invested with thohoautv which belongs to them? Doj they radiate charm, taste, and refine-; mentr Would not a little addition \ hero and thoro effect a'change worth;' to voa many times the arrount of the I outlay? Whether you are actively or; passively interested in furnishing or; refurnishing the proprietors of.LOCK'S] Funi tn re Emporium ext-end to you a, hpnrtv invitation to come and inspect, thc-ir larp-e "stool;s. This firm has at tho present timo an exceptionally fine - show of the latest quality furniture; J : plso all kinds of tV.yr.isi.in;; rpquisitos 'and Accessories. Bc-.suies tins 11.*=-v h,i ?: jlar^e resources and every facility aiul ■/ leqnip^ient for dnm^ voui hfime hifrljosi.. 'justice. Let us mako yours A home of which you will be justly proud Say 'This is our horns," mid sny it s Joud; ! Homo can bo giaddcLC-d, of this vre'rei' I sure, ;: . !i {If LOCK'S suDplv thn furniture. ' <

The Ta-umarunui election will tafte place to-morrow. Tho candidates arcMr W. T, Jennings (Oppo<-iiiim) ami Mr C. X, Wilson ('Cii.-vor.nuierit;.

At the request of the committee of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers' lund the National 'Reserve Corp?, in Nelson will parade in connection with iho mooting, to to held in City Council Chambers this evening. Members of all branches.'viz.-, artillery, ambulance, and ntfantry, are asked to meet at the Drillshed at 7.15 p.m., to march with the 12th Eegimont Band to the Council Chambers. As this is the first ceremonial parade of the .Reserves that has been called a large muster is hoped for.

For ernr%_ ill-treating a lwrso by working it .with ar. open tore on it's back, a man was fined" £o or in default two month?'imprisonment by Mr D. G. A Cooper, S.M., at Wellington tho other day.

Ninety eases rf apples from this district ■ readied Wellington for our soldiers in Egypt..on- Thursday. Over onehundred cases from Motueka and Nelson have also been sent to the Trentham camp at intervals.

The- Ahairra dred^o, the largest goldmining machine over erected on" tho West Coast, is now rearing completion, and in about three or four weeks' time wili_ be ready to commence operations (writes the Qreymouth correspondent of the Cfmstclwrch "Press"). Therearc at present six gold dredging plants -at work on tJio West Coast, and it is quite on thecards that tills number will bo..considerably increased in the near "future. Tin's class of mining is now being moro thoroughly developed than y/as the case a. few years back, when even the semblance of auriferous gravels were pegged out and "floated" as easily as one ■could float corks. Development with caution, together with the introduction- of more modern and powerful dredge*, will have tlie effect of placing decline; on a sound basis, and should augur well for the future \ permanence of the industry on tlie ! AVost Coast.

In normal times (reports an Australian paper) 200,000" not.es a month are returned to tho Federal Treasury for destruction, owing to their worn and unclean condition Since'the war and the consc lent increase in circulation of the./ dralian notes, the totalis now about 800,000, and sfcill rising.' The total face value of old notes destroyed .smco November, 1910, when tho Act cama into operation, is iusfc upon £16,500,000. Many of the returned jjoi.es have had advertisements stamped on thorn. Treasury officials point out that this is contrary to the law the penalty ou conviction'being as high as "£2O. A staff of 100 women is employed iv. sorting put dilapidated notes. In normal times a, staff of 20----vra.3 sufficient for this purpose.