NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LXI, Issue 1, 12 April 1919, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Telegraph Office advises that cables for the United Kingdom paid for at the full rates may now be accepted via Eastern. They will be subject to heavy delay.

Mr G. S. Huffam^ of Motueka, forwards the rainfall recorded at Motueka during March as follows:—lsth. 0.17 in: 19th, O.llin; 20th, O.llin; 21st, O.Olin; 24th, 0.42 i n; 28th, O.Olin. Total, 0.83 in. Maximum fall, 0.42 in on 24th. Days with rain, 6.

Mr White, of Mahana, has a very fine exhibit at the Stoke Show of the American huckleberry, which was grown locally.

Bronte Bells and Mahana won no less than 14 prizes at the, Stoke Show including 3 firsts, 3 seconds, and 7 thirds, and one h.c.

Attention is called'to the meeting to be held in the Port Mission Hall next Tuesday afternoon, when short addresses will be given by the women candidates for the Hospital Board and Schools Committees at the forthcoming elections. Women are specially asked to attend. •'?"-.;

Mr T. S. Ifdwards announces in this issue that he will be a candidate for reelection as ono of the city representatives on the Nelson Harbour Board.

In this issue Mr "Edward Oann- oilers Ins services for a seat on fie XeLu.n City Council and also on the .Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, it will be remembered that Mr Cann polled heaviW at the last local elections, and was also successful in securing a seat on the Licensing Committee at the last election.

The delay in the departure of the steamer Niagara from Auckland for vancourer consequent upon the oul> break of influenza on the vessel has caused considerable inconvenience to intending travellers from the Dominion. ISo fewer than 180 passengers had been booked from New Zealand for the trip, and the majority of those concerned had concentrated at Auckland prior to the arrival of the vessel last week. Headquarters in the'city for Boots and Clothing i s Dee and Sons. Going very strong on quality Boots and i Shoos and Suits. Our prices are so right that you're losing by not looking m.* ° i It's rare that you're offered a free trial when you.want a good Oil Coat. Dee and Sons' have the safest coat against rain in the Dominion. Can't get wet in a week's heavy rain.* Dee and Sons showing very special line Boys' Tweed Sport Suits, -29s 6d, good quality and stylish', and sizes fit up to age 15; This- suit is worth 42s 6d. Come and see. Why, it's a, money saver.*

The\evening service* at Trinity, PresbxterdaniChurch ,wiil, from.<,,to-morrowf and for the next six months commence at 6.30 .p.m. ,The Rev. Gj H. GiWb will resume his series of evening addresses on "The Voyage of Life." The subject for to-morrow evening is the thir3 of the series, and is entitled "Seasickness. 1'

The Matariki branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union will hold "its annual meeting at the, Tadtnor School on Wednesday. ~

At a shortened evensong service tomorrow tho Cathedral choir will render Sir John Stainer's "Crucifixion." Music and leaflets containing the words of the sacred meditation will be distributed among the congregation. The principal solos will be taken by Messrs A. Taylor C. M. Collins (tenor) and A. G. Thompson and Bush (bass).

A rare visitor to the West Coast in the shape of a white crane, has taken up its home in the Cobden lagoon. It is a beautiful specimen *with snowy plumage. The Grey mouth "Star" warns residents against shooting or molesting it in any way, as the birds are protected and a heavy penalty is attached. *

An ancient Maori custom is that relatives of soldiers fallen in battle must perform certain rites over the graves of their loved ones to eusure their happiness in the next world, says the "New Zealand Herald." A deputation of representative Maoris of the NgapuD; tube waited upon the Minister of Native Aftams, the Hon. W. H. Hbrries, this week asking that the Government shoiild supply two transports to take the next-or-km of Maoris fallen to France to yisit the-graves of their relatives to perform the customary rites. The deputation was introduced by Mr Tau + ?TV L£ f? r Northern Maori distnct Mr Hernes said he would consider the matter and place it before the proper authorities.

Ihe residents of Taumarunui were' astonished a few days ago to see an oldiashioned landau driven into the town drawn by a pair of horses and the driver on the box seat, having all the pompous appearance of the Lord Mayor's coachman in the annual London procession. Ihe landau was pulled up at the post office, where a woman and child got out to collect the mail, and it was learned that the driver had driven this strange coach and pair all the way from Wellington and was on his way to Auckland to spend the winter. Between Taihape and, Taumarunui he met with some road difficulties and had to build two temporary bridges over creeks before he could get through. The vehicle was stuffed with bedding and provisions and all sorts of articles needed on the way, and there was just room for the man's wife and child to find a seat inside.' I

The Thermometer—At 3 o'clock this morning the temperature outside this office registered 38 degrees. For Bronchiel Coughs, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Speight's and local Beers drawn on the counter direct from the cask. Good accommodation.—Exchange Hotel, next Empire Theatre, • Nelson.—J. D Moriarty, Proprietor.* . ; Where to stay at Murchison.—Commercial Hotel, J, Thomaaon, proprietor; Stopping place for Newmans' cars.* r^A?^ £L£ t&* when in Westport, GRAND HOTEL, opposite Bank of New Zealand.* . , . Emms's mail cars leave Nelson ror Takaka from Jones's Postcard Shop at 8 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m. Leave Takaka for Nelson at '.45 a.m., arriving in Nelson at 1 p.m. Uau me*t in Motueka at 10.15 a.m.*