NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14147, 26 July 1916, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A notice of interest to shareholders of the Nelson District Fruit-packers,-Ltd., h'ving on the-Motueka side of the, Moutere Hills, appears in the advertis:mg columns. - "

•: A memorandrm from the Telegraph Department states: The Pacific Cable Board notify that the week-end service from the United Kingdom, Canada, ard America is suspended until further notice. The soldiers' week-end service will continue.

The Bramwel! Booth Homo for Boys, at Temniip, has been opened by Conimis-sio-ic'T Hodder. It is about a nnle f"M« Tenmka, and has l'> acies <-' " !i « ' 11----culi-tii.i! land attached iL.'iii ",' .f>tto' kno^ n to :n;i!iv as ' G'cvn il;i\\' the les'donce oi the laio Colonol IK \- hui-,t, .-is d v.as purchased lr> tiie S.-'- jiiion Aim\ ai much bilew iti \jlue

A iai'Pcr stated at the Y\'allacotoi\ n sale last week (boas the ' Timo^'") that hiccdine; ewe-, li:ul^ <>dvanced m price since May last 'In fulh 8-5 Cc! per head, the demand oonniu pimrip.ilJv irom Canteihuiv. At 30s l>or hpjfl ii <- i-onbendtfd that, at present pucos. -iiicc i^ still a good margin foi piofit for ISlorth Otago abd Cantetlmi\ huyeis.

The Thermometer.—At ■ 3 o'clock t>iis Piorning the thermometer out«4e this office registered 37 degrees.

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure

Where to stay wKen in Westport. GRANU HOTEL, opposite Bank of New Zealand *

' tfonn&n -L. Emms's oar leaves Takaia for Collingwood on arrival of his Nelson ears on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cajrs will leare Oollingwood for Takak^ -on Wednesdavfs and Fr ( idaTS at 8 a.m. t« ooonact With cax tor Nelson at 10 #-ns.*

'"Vrhe/.hearing .of' evidence^ va{ the' trial of Rua'at AucHand' was concluded yesterday; and counsel for the defence' began his address. < '"..'» ' •** , ' Probate of "the Will of th's iate Mr .). J. Craig wast granted tat Auckland yesterday, when, the amount of the es-' tate was provisionally sworn at £50,000. —Press Association. The transports from Australia and New Zealand are "being supplied with| numerous little .wooden rafts made of1 Oregon pine, the .lightest of timbers j a\ailable for the purpose. These rafts will be kept in convenient places about tho deck, for instant liberation should they be needed

Mr A. H Mazure, expert on by-pro-ducts of the orchard, arrived in Nelson yesterday morning under engagement to the Nelson District Fruitpackers, Ltd. Mr Mazure will be in close consultation with Mr H. 6. Hill during the next few days, and it is hoped that his leport dealing with the whole question of the by-products of tho orchard will be available for presentation to the ■statutory meeting on August 2nd

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday rnoriiing judgment for plaintiff by default was given by Mr J. S Evans. S.M., in the following cases: —Charles Williams (Mr Cheek) t . William Stott, claim for.£l3 17s 6d, costs £2 17b Gd; Maginnity, Son and Houlker (Mr A. C. Maghmity) v. Roy Thorn, £5 6s 2d. costs £1 13s 6d; E. J. Winter (Mr Cheek) v. .1 ames Reilly, £11 17s 7d, costs £2- 2s 6d ; Adams and Harley (Mr Cheek) v. Tho Blue Creek Gold. Silver and Lead Mines Development Syndicate, Ltd., £44 8s 2d, costs £2 14s; Charles Knight (Mr Moore) v. James F. Hatha^vax, £3, costs 10s.

A claim for 6s 8d for legal advice was heard by Mr J. S. Evans,'S.M., at the Magistrate's Court j-ostcrday. The' plaintiffs were Glasgow, Hayes, and Rout (for whom Mr Hayes appeared), and the defendant Arthur Mcilvee, who was represented by Mr Moore. For tho plaintiffs it was submitted that at; the time the defendant obtlained the legal advice he was chairman of directors of the -Tasman Fruit Lands, Ltd. 'Ihe attendance was charged the company, who rejected the account on the ground that it was not their affair. The account was then rendered to the' defendant, who denied that he had gone to the plaintiff's office for advice, but had only gone to their office to see an agreement that'Vas in their custody as solicitors for the company. After hearing evidence, several interesting legal points were raised, and the case was adi journcd.

During his recent visit to Suva, Sir Rider Haggard stated -that he owned a club which belonged to the celebrated King'Catobau's father, Tanoa. "It is well authenticated," said Sir Rider, :'and I believe it was used for executions. It was given to a. friend of mine by Ratu Epeli, Oakabou's son. and there were on it 103 notches cjut. each of which represented men killed. You can see from the different stylo of notch when a new executioner came on." - Some cheese, companies are becoming seriously alarmed over the scarcity of rennet, which will be in such short supply vnext season that it is feared in some quarters that factories will not be able to continue manufacturing for the whole season. Jt is stated that the latest London quotation is £42 a barrel for the best make. Factories in former years have bought for as low as £G lv barrel. "L.K.' 1 Engagement Rings of the best quality. Big selection and lowest I prices.—Loui? Kerr, Jeweller, 109 I Trafalgar street.*

The following motion was passed without dissent at the monthly meeting of the Waiuku braaich of the Auckland Farmers' Union::—"AVhile approving of tho executive's suggestion that the Government should contribute annually £50,000 or whatever it, thinks necessary to the Imperial Navy Relief Funds, we entirely disagree with any statements made which are likely in the slightest degree'to ;ifi'ect voluntary contributions, and <■■ nsider it the duty and privilege of I. imers throughout the Dominion to heartily support the Isavy League's Fund."

Ladies' Hand Bags.—Just opened, a fine selection of the best quality.— Louis Kerr, 109 Trafal^ar-st.*.

•;As the operations of the war continue- it is being increasingly manifested that _ those best equipped for the fight-ing-line are the men who have been prominent exponents of what are recognised as. tne best forms of British .sport. In the recent preliminary tactics adopted in the Great Western offensive this has been especially noticeable. The work of the raiding patties has been of a most important character. and to be successful in this class of warfare the soldier needs all the attributes required for excellence on our national playing grounds."—Sir George Clifford, President of the Sports Protection League, in his annual report.

Louis Kerr's Diamond Cluster and half hoop Ladies' Rings are of the best quality. Call and see them.*

Useful Presents for Soldiers. —Wrist Watches, Hair Brushes, Safety Razors, Pocket Books, Fountain Pens. Large selection.—Louis Kerr, Jeweller.*

"L.K." Wedding Rings bring Good Luck. Best quality gold. Half-dozen tea spoons free with each ring.—Louis Kerr.*

The travelling public are notified thar. Norman Emms has commenced a daily aaotor car service Nelson-Motueka-Ta-kaka. The £ars employed are luxurious 50 h.,p. Cadillacs. Patrons can rely on careful attention and civility. Book seats 'phone 39. Private address So. 14 Waim«i street, 'rjhone 5^7.*

To shavo every day is part of a soldier's 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 intent stropping appliance usable on an\ <nop "Piico 10s 6d complete at ■•Noit'ltieo." I\ ronev'helts *»]! si (\ ('(}. <-aieiv :< -cos = 3, 6d to ]•>- Gd, metal -v.p c^sos (filled) Is 6d, misxlet watclu"! 22s vi <"a\i-oh radium dials «'M, hmr n..cs 10^ 6d. 12^ 6d. iind I^-s del. fi'nt lighters 3s 6d, khaki iiajxi] ntbu fs is Gd half-dozer, and a whole }io-,t of other saod and suitable m>jit,n_'\ requisites can now'be &canne<? aTv"Xevplti(^.'] who make a v-ery care fui sti.dv of things needed for the man going on active service. A special window display is now beins: made, with prices marked plainly and clearly.