NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LXII, Issue 15309, 24 February 1920, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The f orf nightly'meeting of the Loyal W rakatu Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows will be held 'this evening, when D.P.G.M. Bio. Hay, of the Marlborough Lodge, will be present in connection with the proposal to form a juvenile branch in Blenheim. Members of both adult lodges- are invited to attend, -

Shortly after midnight.on Saturday a fire destroyed the Rowing Club's shed and contents at Foxton, including the once-famous "Dolly \'arden." Tug cause is a mystery.—Press Association.

The Chief Justice, at Dunedin yesterday, gave reserved judgment in the case Howat v. Tuapeka County Council, granting an injunction against the Council on the ground that it made a rate not authorised by law.

\. Olsen, employed by the Post and Telegraph Department an Wellington, was electrocuted yesterday while working on a high power wire running to the wireless station, Tinakori Range, reports the Press Association. The deceasea was a returned soldier, and unmarried.

Get in when the doors open! 9.a.m. Thursday. Rand-made Chinese "ace Insertions 6d yard. Silk Ankle Hose 2s Hd. 'Black R'lbbed Hose Is 9d.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

A narrow escape from a collision occurred at Duff's crossing on Jenkins' Hill yesterday. A car was approaching the crossing, when the train suddenly appeared. The driver, with admirable presence of mind, turned the car sharply into the hedge, thus averting a serious accident.

The Band of the 12th (Nelson and Marlborough) Regiment played an excellent selection of music outside the Empire Theatre last night by way of welcoming "Mickey" within. .The music was listened to with the utmost pleasure by the patrons of the Empire, and by a large muster of he general public.

At 9 a.m. Thur&day! 9 (only) Exclusive Evening Frocks in Crepe "de Chine and Tiffany Silk at 755, 85s, 100s, 115s. Worth 110s to 200s.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

There is a sneak thief operating in the Wood. The other night two residents of Halifax street had a quantity of onions which had been left out to dry, stolen. The theft in one case is all the more contemptible as one of the victims depends to some extent on the produce of his garden for his living.

The Nelson team of bowlers arrived at Wellington on Friday and left the same day for Auckland. They broke the journey fit Taihape, and. played on Saturday against Taihape, the game resulting in an easy win for Nelson—34 to 23. The team played Grey Ivynn yesterday afternoon, when Nelson was again to the front—Grey Lynn 19, Nelson 24. All the players are in good form.

Thursday next! New Autumn Styles in "Master Cut" Exclusive Tailored Costumes. Smartest garments ever shown in Nelson.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

The afternoon train from Glenhope yesterday collided with a caravan on tne combined traffic and railway bridge which spans the Motueka river"at Tapawera. The vehicle, which we understand was owned by a returned soldier mimed Waterhouse, was drawn by two horses, one of which was killed by the collision, and the other injured. The forelegs of the horse which was killed were cut clean off. The vehicle was wrecked, and the contents, which comprised merchandise of. all kinds, were scattered in all directions. The driver, when he observed that the train could not pull up and that a collision was inevitable, jumped clear and escaped injury. It is stated that if the engine had been fitted with a Westinghouse brake the accident could, have been avoided.

The fun starts 9 a.m.. Thursday! Bi^ bargains in all Showroom Goods. 1 (only) Knitted Silk Sports Coat 15s (usually 90s). I (only) Lady's Raincoat 7a 6d. Don't be late.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Congratulating the "Thanet Advertiser" Ramsgate. on the celebration oi: its diamond jubilee, Lord Northcliife, a reader of the paper .for over thirty years, wrote: "The progress of a country is bound up with the vitality of its newspapers. It took the Government a long time to find out that fact. At length, when they could not get soldiers, -hey advertised for them! When they could, not get their loans floated thpy began to advertise them. It is said that there are more than five hundred millions' worth of war stores, and the Government has begun to advertise them. Active and wisely conducted newspapers provide the quickest means or linking up members of scattered communities, of promulgating schemes for betterment, and of bringing brain into communication with brain. Local journals are messages from home for the absent."

Ladies,, now is your chanaee.. The latest season's Millinery just unpacked. —Nelson Farmers'" Co.-ip., Limited.*

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

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

T.y Thermometer—At 3 o'clock itiinorniig the temperature outsidf this ofhca registered 52 decrees

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

The recognised store for College Sluts .Shirts, Belts, Caps, Straw Hats Hat Bands, correct colours and styles! —Aew Zealand Clothing Factory.*'

Dee and Sons v/ish to notify buyers of footwear they do not encourage orders from those who do not want quality, because these are times when itonly pays to sell the best and at ri^ht praees.*

One strong link will not make a whole chain strong, neither will suitings containing sfiocldy make a suit stron" but Dee and Sons all wool tweeds make the best'of clothes.*

It s the dainty yet practical styles in Dee and Sons' smart ladies* footwear. backed up by good materials and ri^K prices, that keep our shoe department Sows" "^ a PaSSing «iance at

Ihe Telegraph Office advises- that the following vessels were within wireless range yesterday:—Of. Awanui: Navua, Kauri, and Katoa.. Of Auckland: Navua, Kawai, and Katoa.. Of Wellington: Pateena,,Mararoa,. Wahine; and Kahnk.--Of.-Chathams: Waimana. Of AT/anut'r Liberty. :

A large gathering, of shareholders in the Nelson Farmers' Co-operative Limited met in the Public Hall ar. Dovedale on Saturday afternoon, when a unanimous resolution.! was passed, with much enthusiasm favouring a scheme of amalgamation of the local company with* the New Zealand -Farmers' Co-op. Association of Canterbury, Ltd.,. Christchurch.

9 a.m. Thursday Huge Sale starts! A manufacturer's complete Sample Range of Ladies' high-class Coats. Many have fur collars; some are furlined. Half usual prices on Thursday. No two alike.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

A report that Mr John Massey. brother of the Prime Minister, had been appointed a "member of the Board of Trade" was published recently in several newspapers. This-report, which v/as entirely incorrect, seems to have had its origin in the fact that Mr John Massey, who is president of the Aucklrnd A. and P. Association, has been dented a member of the Board of Agriculture by the agricultural, societies of f the North Island.

y a.m. Thursday! Huge Sale Auckland wholesale stocks. Big Bargains in Clothing and Mercery. Men's 4-fold Linen Collars Is. 1 (only) Man's Raincoat 7s 6d.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.*

Although the Auckland Town Kail has not been erected more than about eight years (says the 'Star), the stone railing at the apex of the triangle is beginnuxg to show- signs of wear. Part is 'ixie to the attentions of heels and toes belonging to boots worn by careless youngsters, perhaps, hut the effects of the damp climate on the friable Oamaru stone is also observable. When repairs are effected a harder stone is to be used

; 9 a.m. Thursday for the pick of them! lhe finest Wide Silk Ribbons we've ever shown. All plain colours and floral designs. Bargain prices on Thursday. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co *

I?) the course of a sermon in All Saints' Cathedral, in Bathurst, Bishop Long remarked: ;'l cannot understand why we should be expected to come here to sing all sorts of sentimental hymnshymns that sometimes make me sick There is no doubt that a lot of them are drivelling sentimentality. At times i feel ashamed to hear them. 1 would like to cut about three-quarters of our hymns out of the hymn book."

Get in at 9 a.m. Thursday! Thumping bargains in Sheetings, {Superb Damask Marcella Quilts, etc. xTiirge Supper Cloths 1-s each. Pillow-cases Is. lea- Towels Is.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* °

A representative meeting at ]\ Tgatea, in the centre of the Hauraki Plains, has unanimously decided lor Mr Blair Mn son's scheme for a deep water harbour at the Thames. The district scheme h:is now received the strongest support from Thames to Matamata and an empowering Bill will be presented at next session of Parliament. The scheme will place Thames on a footing with Timaru and New Plymouth as a port..

Don't be late! Sharp at 9 a.m. Thursday, 40-inch Georgettes and Crepe dc Chines will fly out at 7s 6d and 8s yard.—Auckland Clothing and Drapery L>o. '*

A lady at Whitikau, Motu, near Gis,l>orne, has a black cat, which, like other tats, goes on an occasional fishing excursion. One night, following the custom wlien it had caught something, ■usually a rat or a birdj it called for the door-to be opened, 10 the surprise of the people inside, it brought in a trout six and a half inches long and very much aiivo. The cat, on being examined" was found to be wet to the elbows and splashed on the back. Two weeks later, at about the same time, it brought in a livo col, cloven inches long, and on two occasions it brought weasels, bieedin" but dead.

The impress of a man's personality and ideals survives his perishable dust (says the "Otago Daily Times"). The Ota go Education Board has received the gift of a framed motto of one of their schools, which had adopted it as a memorial to the late Mr C. D. R Bichardson. The motto, reading as under, was one upon which the ° late chief inspector ruled his life: "Half the world is on the wrong scent in the pursuit of iiappiness. They think it consists m having and getting and in being served by others. It consists ingiving, and in serving others."

"The knighthood bestowed by His' Majesty on Captain Bertram Hayes, the Olympic x trusty skipper, honours the mercantile marine as a great' national service and seals the new status it has won so worthily by the gallant and devoted war service of all ranks (says the -Daily Mail"). If a single ship and ono intrepid captain of many had to be selected for special distinction the enoice by common consent could* fall only on Captain Hayes and the great liner he handled under the riskiest conditions and with unbroken success. The Olympic's record in transporting troops across the Atlantic runs into amazing ngures. No German submarine ever caught that good ship napping, and one she cut m two. The Ofcmpic and Sir hertram present a fine combination of J>iitißh sea mastery of which the Naw the mercantile marine, and the nation arc right to be proud."

See_\Vindow Display of Nelson College Grey Hose Straw Hats, Ties, Knickers, Caps, at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory.* fo

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 tip In froat in business. Quick, keen vision through the right glasses will help you to succeed. Save your eyes by consulting JS. O. McGuire, Optician, 108 Trafalgar street, Nelson ; next Dalgety's.*

Emms's mail cars leave Nelson for I'akaka from Jones's Postcard Shop »t 3 a.m., arriving in Takaka at 1 p.m. Leave Takaka for Nelson at 7.45 a.m., arriving in Nelson at 1 p.m. Car 3 meet in Motueka at 10.15 a.m.*

Dear to the heart <-f every child. New 1920 models Children's Footwear 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. iOO prirs to clear.—Healy and Son.*

\\;.\l , vr .•«;], 'ir-r-ing. Several fine models Ladies' Court and Derby Lace Shoes. Sample Pairs to be fired out this month at Healy and Son's.*