NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14145, 24 July 1916, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

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The. rain -has caused a. large slip* on the ■ Wa.kapu.aka road near the. Quarry, and reports comes from beyond of washouts and flooded streams.

The bandaging class, St. John 'Ambulance Association, will be held on Tuesday evening (instead'of Monday).

In order to give persons _ who were unable to attend the Empire Theatre on Saturday evening an opportunity of seeing the picture, a special matinee of tho film "My Old Dutch" will bo given this afternoon, in addition to this evening's screening.

. Mr W. W .Snoclgrass, hon. secretary of- tlic Nelson Sick and Wounded Solcievs' Fund, lias been advised by the Public Service Commissioner that the Government' will bear tho cost of the medical examination of returned soldiers applying for appointment to the Public Service.

* .Beplfes vaaareWdd '^to: /'Engine'"1 are' lying',at"this^offi',ce "n ' ,-" '"' | '*-;iThe sacred:concert which was toliavo, "keen; held, in''the1 Theatre Hoyal last evening was postponed, in consequence of flood-water halving reached the engine and affected the lighting arrangements.

Harry Ryder, electric lineman, who was knocked down by a train at Lambton station yard on Thursday evening, died in the Wellington Hospital on Eriday night.

The Dunedin'"Star" states that it has the authority of the managing director of the Union Steam Ship Company to say that no negotiations with the P. and O. Company have taken place.

A public pruning demonstration under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture will be given at Mahana tomorrow afternoon in the orchard of Mr A. E. Allen, Bell's Estate.

The tea room in Hardy street, to be known in future as the'Tjnion Jack Tea Room, will reopen to-day (Monday). The proceeds will be devoted to the Red" 'Cross Fund. ; . *

Owing to the inclemency of the weather on Saturday, there was no quorum for: the annual meeting of the Nelson branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute, and it was postponed for a fortnight.

The forestry branch of the Department of Lands and Survey established a record for itself last year by planting a total area of 2677 acres. During the year ended' March 31st, 9,122,000 trees were raised at the four State nurseries, and 5,485,450 trees were sent out to the various State plantations, and 410,050 to outside places.

On July Ist the new British Board of Trade regulations with regard to life-jackets were put into- force, and the death knell rung of the old-fash-ioned type of lifebelt. Time was when all that was considered necessary was that a lifebelt should be able to support a given weight for a certain .number of hours, but it is now recognised that a good deal more is needed, states an English paper. Accordingly, the new regulations require the use of life jackets which will automatically keep the wearer's face clear of the water, even if he or she* be unconscious.

The disadvantages under which children in the country suffer educationally was referred to by a speaker at the conference of inspectors and headmasters in the Training College, Auckland, the other day. He said that often a country child would milk 14 to 16 cows in the morning, and then ride four miles to school over rough roads. If children attempted to read at home their eyesight suffered from poor illumination, and usually there were several people in the same room carrying on conversation.

Although the new War Precautions Regulations giving the Commonwealth Minister of the Navy general control of all shipping in Australian waters only recently came into force, they have already led to action being taken by the authorities. Information reached the Minister of the Navy a few days ago to the effect that a certain Australian shipping firm was employing haturalised and unnaturalised enemy subjects in its service. The Minister thereupon exercised his new power of control over inter-State shipping, andtelegraphed to the firm asking if the information was correct. He received a reply stating that it was, and has now stated that he intends to forbid absolutely the employment of enemy subjects in this way in connection with shipping.

It has been twice stated in official announcements containing the recruiting figures for the" Nineteenth' Reinforcements that the Napier quota is short to the extent of about 30 men In view of the fact that the Napier quota has been full for some time, this statement has caused some resentment m r.tipier, where recruiting from the outset has been very/active and where not only have the quotas been filled, but shortages from other districts have beeij repeatedly made up.

That curious form of madness known as the 'chain prayer" has a-gain made its appearance under the stress of war and some well-meaning enthusiast has favoured us with a copy, together with directions for use. This time it is a supplication for the success of the Allies hi the present war, and the author incautiously states that it was used in ancient times." Recipients are urged to lend their aid in spreading the nuisance by seuding copies to nine other people on nine successive days. There is the customary promise of some "great joy'^ to gladden those who comply with the instructions on the ninth day, and a. threat of disaster for those who "break the chain." Recipients of the prayer would do well to consign it to the fire and chance the disaster.

Private Thomas Marks, whose death is reported as having taken place in France, on July 9th, was the eldest son of. Mr. and Mrs. A. Marks, of 416 Cashel "street, Linwood. He was 31 years of age, single, and had been for some years employed in work in the country. At the.time of his enlistment, however, he was employed by the Public Works Department in the electrical branch. From the- start of the war (says the "Press") he was bent on going, and tried to get in no less than four contingents, but was prevented on account of varicose veins. He then went into the Hospital and £r i m ut out ' and thn* was en" abled to join the Eleventh Reinforcements, and had evidently only just got to the front when he met his death rrom wounds.

The Thermometer.—At 3 o'clock this morning the thermometer outside this office registered 48 degrees

For Bronchial Conghs, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure

Where to stay when in Westnort GRAND HOTEL, opposite b2 oi New Zealand.*

To slravo every day is part of a soldiers duty—and the ideal razor for the man who must shave in a hurry is certainly the "Dominion" Durham Duplex," -perfect and safe, fitted in , a handy compact case, and with 6 extra blades and .patent stropping appliance usable on any strop. Price 10s 6d complete at "Novelties." Money (belts-sell at 6s 6d, safety razors 3s'6d\to-12s 6d, metal soap cases (filled) Is 6d, wristlet watches 22s 6d (with radium dials 30s), solid brief bags 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and 14s 6cl, flint lighters 3s 6d, khaki handkerchiefs 4s Gd half-dozen, and a whole host of other good and suitable military requisites can now be scanned at, "Novelties/ who make a very careful study of things needed for the man going on active service., A special window display ip now be'imr made, with prices marked plainly and clearly.*

The travelling public are notified that Norman Emms has commenced a daily motor car service Nelson-Mott>eka-Ta-kaka. The cars employed are luxurious 50 h.p. Cadillacs. Patrons can rely on careful attention- and civility. Book seats 'phone 39. Private address No. 14 Waimu street, 'chona 527.*