NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LXII, Issue 15308, 23 February 1920, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The next sittings of the Supreme Court in Nelson will be held on Tuesday, March 9th.

Late on Saturday aiternoon word was received that the time of closing the 'Frisco mail had been extended to this day, Monday, per Nikau, t> p.m.

D'Aroy Hadfield, of Awaroa, won the championship single sculls and the double sculls with A. White, of Auclxland, at Wanganui on Saturday.

The annual meeting of the Nelson Golf Club (Incorporated) will be held hi the Operatic Society's rooms on Friday next at 8 o'clock/

Mr Iriah Blanchett, who was injured i l the recent motor car accident on the Wangamoa Hill, has sufficiently recovered from his injuries to be discharged from the Hospital.

At T>he Motueka Magistrate's Court last week, a number of orchardists were convicted and fined for neglecting to do what was necessary in their orchards in order to eradicate codlin moth and to prevent its spread.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states that John Ira Fraser, solicitor, oi Naseby, was fined £50 for not having trust accounts audited within the,time. Mr Bartholomew, S.M., said it appeared to be nothing but dilatoriness on the defendant's part; but he had no option but to inflict the penalty.

Ladies, be «ure to see them. The smart- New Coats just opened. —JNelson Farmers' Co.-op., Limited, Hardy street.*

The Glasgow Bulletin, under the heading "A Fortunate Misfortune, ' says (writes a London correspondent): "Mr P. M. M'Kay, a New Zealand Scot, had the misfortune to lose one of M-j hands while engaged at his trade as a carpenter and builder. With Scottish grit he set about repairing the damage, and with siich success that the Government of New Zealand adopted his artificial arm. Since he brought his clever invention to this country "it has been taken _ up by the Ministry of Pensions." Mr M'Kay was formerly a resident of Kaituna (Collingwood).

Ladies, do not miss them. Our smart Now Season's Costumes now on show.— Nelson Farmers' Co.-op., Limited.*

The extension of the third schedule of the Noxious Weeds Act to include prickly pear is announced in this -Reek's (Gazette. This weed, which has taken possession of millions of acres of land jin Australia, is not officially known to nave made"its appearance in New Zea-lan«ir-but the danger is considered to be sufficiently seTious to justify precautions.

Ladies, now is your chanace. The latest season's Millinery just unpacked. —Nelson Farmers' Co.-op. } Limited .*

Tha Thermometer—At 3 o'clock this mormi£ the temperature outside this office registered 48 degrees.

Where to stay at Murchison.—Commercial Hotel, J. Thomason, proprietor. Stopping place for Newman's oars.*

_ The recognised store for College Suits Shirts, Berts, Caps, Straw Hats, Milt Bands, correct colours and styles. —New Zealand Clothing Factory.*

See Window Display of Nelson College Grey Hose, Straw Hats, Ties, Knickers, Cnps, at the New Zealand Cloiliing Factory.*

Nelson College Grey Shirts, Hose, end Knickers, the correct colour .and style—Complete College outfits at the New Zealand Clothing Factory.*

Nelson College Grey Hose Shirts, Knickers Belts, Caps, Hat Bands.— Try the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Complete College Outfitters.*

Step forward Get up In front m business. Quick, keen vision through the right glasses will help you to succeed. Save your eyes by consulting E. O. McGuire, Optician, 10S Trafalgar street, Nelson ; next Dalgety's.*

Emms s mail cars leave Nelson for Takaka from Jones's Postcard Shop at 8 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m. Leave Takaka for Nelson at. 7.45 ajn., nrriving in Nelson at 1 p.m. Cars meet in Motueka at 10.15 a.m.*

Thirty-five years ago Dee and Sons started importing suitings from- a Scotch house and had them" regular for 70 seasons, except during the war period when they cut us off, they're ngam sending our old quality aoods for good suits.* -

• Jn relation to indentured labour in Samoa, the Rev. J: J. North reported to a recent meeting of the Council of Churches in Christchureh that the Rev. Mr Copelandj to whom the matter had been referred, had advised him that he was in correspondence with leading men or the island. The council could expect to receive through. Mr Copeland very reliable and unbiassed information from a humanitarian standpoint. I'M. think, however, that the question is a much more difficult one than the Ministry suggested when it was laid before the House," concluded Mr North.

For some time past pickpockets have been busy in Wellington, and some | people have been relieved of fairly sub- i stantial amounts of cash (says the* "Dominion"). A couple of days ago the detective branch succeeded in locating an Australian whose abilities as a practitioner of the light-fingered art were regarded as not at all mean on the other side of the Tasman Sea. The man was a "guest" at one of the principal Wellington hotels, and his immaculate style of dress, adorned as he was with a liberal array of costly jewellery, caused him to be respected as a gentleman of means. In an interview with the police he was given the alternative of being haled before the Court or of taking his departure to Sydney. He wisely chose the latter course, and sailed "by the Manuka.

There was some excitement and a large crowd outside a Queen Street (Auckland) photo goods shop at lunchtime the other day. A "Star" man arrived in time to see an individual in the guise of Charlie Chaplin (with smile complete) get into a motor car, accompanied by three pretty ladies and a man with a cinematograph camera. It turned out that the simulated "Charlie" who was said to have been the veritable Chaplin's original understudy, had just been filmed entering the shop to mase purchases. An Australian syndicate has hit upon a novel advertising scheme, whereby '^Charlie" is to be pnotographed in this way as a customer of the syndicate's "clients while on a tour through New Zealand- it is understood that the film will be on exhin it ion before long.

The architects of two education boards have been visiting New Plymouth and inspecting the equipment and methods of the department which is controlled by the Taranaki Education Board's architect (Mr C. H. Moore). They are Messrs Hodge (Wanganui Education Board) and A. H. Leaper (Nelson Education Board). The Taranaki Board has an excellently equipped workshop at New Plymouth and carries out with its own staff the extensive school building and repair operations winch arc required in the district. "Taranaki Herald."

It was pointed out to a "New Zealand rjmes" reporter that the embargo on the export of gold was lifted some three months ago. Under the present method adopted by the associated banks, the informant added, the producer of the gold will get the'benefit of ;the difference in exchange between America, for example, and London. His gold is shipped to America, and with the proceeds London exchange is bought, and the producer thus profits to the extent of the difference in exchange between-London and America. America is sending more goods to England than she is receiving from Eng>land; and, therefore. American money is reaecumulating jn London, and Americans cannot get it back to America except by some such method as that indicated.

It was the feeling of the members of the Wellington Town-Planning Association, at a recent meeting, that a stop ought to be put to what one member called "slum planning." Strong representations are to be made to tie Government to 'bring down sound townplanning legislation early in the session, so that the haphazard growth of "Wellington and other towns- and cities may be stopped, and the development of the whole country carried out on modern, intelligent lines.

That the distribution of fruit throughout the country is not on a properly organised basis, and that while there may be a glut in some parts, there is i\ great scarcity in others, is proved by a letter which/ has Just been received "in Avickland from Southern Taranaki, where it is stated that fruit cannot be got for love or money, and the little there is in the shops is selling as prices much in advance of last year, when it was thought the limit had been reached.—Auckland "Star."

As one resuli; of his recent visit to Paris, the High Commissioner (says a London correspondent) has been able to put the French Government in touch with the holders of tinned New Zealand rabbits. They have been able to taste samples, which were sent over from London, and the utmost satisfaction is expressed with their flavour and quality. The varying nature of the exchange is making negotiations a little difficult, but thiVwill no doubt be overcome. Sir Thomas Mackenzie finds also there is some inquiry in France for New Zealand jams.

r We're not short of Boots and Shoes. Yen'll find Dee and Sons' stock and prices very Rard to Jbeat, our prices are low compared with present day value, come and make us prove It.*

Those who buy clothes at I>ee and" Sons now will find It a sure investment. There's no doubt you'll pay more later, so get in now on our present prices.*

Dear to the heart ff every child. Npw 1920 models Children's Footwear arriving. Special lines to suit Baby.—. Healy and Son.*

Sandals, Sandals, all shapes and qualities, strong and splendid wearing, at special out-rate prices till end of month. 400 pairs to clear.—Healy and Son.*

Well worth knowing. Several fine models Ladies' Court and Derby Lace Shoes. Sample Pairs to Be fired out this month at Healy and' Son's.*

Nelson has had an influx, of visitors lately. One called on Mrs. Mumbles, and said., "What strtrel; her most was how the people got a living"; but after she had to pay four pounds for three days' stay and Is 3d a pound for apples, it wasn't such a mystery. She aided that everything was werry nice, bufc werry expensire, and thought uhe high price of meat would prevent the people from getting indigestion. A gentleman said that "'Nelson was a nice place to live is and to die in 2 necessary"; but, sez I, you want plenty of shekels to live anywhere, and we can't expect too much when we knew how our augwst bodies are pusfatn* on with the electric light, baths, water supply, to say nothing of the Oawthron Jnstitoot and the new Hospital and the Soldiers' memorial. No go-slow policy about these gentlemen, bub there may be diversity of opinion, and it is nice to know that everybody agrees that Lock's Complete Furnishing Emporium is the best place to my Furniture, Linoleum, Congoleura, Bedding, and everything to furnish the homo. Lack's have the biggest and fn :•'■*-, un- io-r]fi4:e stock, the prices are lowtm, s-.i4^' i'iteiion i* guarant<?ed, and a coucoi-sioa is ir.u.ao to our returned soldiers. Your money .goes farther 3f ton bsy nt Loclr's.*