LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 6 May 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The envelope system of church contributions was referred to by the Dean of Nelson at last night’s meeting of (ho parishioners of Christ Church as the salvation of church finance, and an appeal was made to the parishioners to give the system earnest consideration.

In regard to the. rehandicaps telegraphed from Jteefton on Monday, it is now found that. Countess Eve’s penalty in' the Tasman Handicap is 12 yards, and Foxhill Handicap 24 yards.

Owing to (lie rain the concert given by the Regimental Band _<m Sunday afternoon eoiild not lie finished. Several of the numbers, including the Hallelujah Chorus, will be repeated on Sunday, .May 17th. A full programme will he published later. The. usual weekly euchre tournament will be held in the Hampden street scholroom on Friday evening next, at d o’clock.

Women 's all wool vests 4/3; fleecy bloomers 2/11: georgettes 1/11.-—Th< Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. Ltd.*

Attention of readers is called by an advertisement appearing in this issue relative to train arrangements for the trotting meeting on Saturday next. A suitable and fast service lias been provided, including a mon-stop train to. Richmond at 10.38 a.m., and from Richmond at- 4.45 p.m. Return fares are 2/9 first and 1/9 second.

Messrs Ni-winan Hies., garage pro pi iet.ors, have just, landed a 192t> model Cadillac limousine—a most- luxurious and handsome looking car. with all the latest improvements for -the comfort, and convenience of passengers. It is a 7 sealer, with feme-wheel brakes, and 50-60 h.p. The interior of the ear is upholstered in brown plush, there are arm rests match holders, electric light, sliding windows curtained in brown silk -altogether the latest thing in comfort.

Legal argumet- was concluded in the Magistrate's Court yesterday in a defended action, Levin and Co. and A. R-. Davidson (Collingwood) v. Yorkshire Insurance Cov., claim for £sl 10s, being £3l 10s, value of a bull, and £2O special damages. Levin and Co., acting as agents for Davidson, insured a bull consigned to him from Afasterton. The animal died soon after arrival, it being alleged that death was caused as the result of an injury sustained in transit. Ah- Aloynagh appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr J’ringle. of Wellington, for defendants. The Magistrate (Air T. E. Maunsel!) reserved judgment. "Are there no ladies nominated

asked a parishioner at the annual meeting of Christ Church parish last evening wlum names were being submitted for vestrymen. "No,” replied the chairman (the. Dean of Nelson). "That is a very serious oversight.” said the parishioner, to which a- reply was madehat lie could easily remedy it; but the suggestion was tactfully but l.nnly declined. The ladies present- were either too modest to nominate one of their number or were convinced that there were, oilier ways of helping the Church beside sitting on the vestry. Ho for another year at least the deliberations of the chosen ten will have to be conducted without the refining influel ee. of the ladies of the congregation. It was reported at to-day's meeting of the Nelson Hospital Hoard that every available, bed in the institution was now occupied, there being 71 patients under treatment.

A well-grown young lion in the Dublin Zoo has for its inseparable companion a small baboon. The twa have been playmates since they were very young. The baboon bullies the lion unmercifully, his favourite occupation being to ride round the cage on the lion's back, clinging tightly to his mane. Leopards in .South Africa are partial to young baboon meat. Whether this "milk-fed” lion will some day “sec red” and make a meal of his little friend remains to be. seen. For the first time in their nistorv postage stamps are to lie used as a means of bringing traders' advertisements to the public notice, for tlie Italian Government is now issuing stamps of double the ordinary size, half of ho available space on each label being let out as advertising space to important business houses.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is urging a reduction in telephone charges, but the Department does not hold out any immediate hope of an alteration. The principal reason is the heavy capital charges for extensions and for automatic installations.—Press Association.

The attention of all leathers is called to the advertised meeting of the Nelson branch of the N.Z.E.I. to be held in the Hhelbourne Street school on Saturday next ip. 10 a.m. sharp. The executive is asked to meet at 9.30 in order to expedite business. Many important remits are to be discussed at the request- of the centra] executive, and an advocate on the appeal board is to be apooinled. The members are also lot decide which book is to be studied for the reading circle’s first meeting, and suggestions from members are invited re this. Journals of Education for April, containing the remits for the annual meeting, will be used and should be brought by all teachers. A large meeting is expected. In consequence,of representation's made to the Auckland Harbour Hoard it is expected that preventive measures will be taken against the discharge of oil refuse from ships in the stream, which is deposited on the beaches and clings to the piles of the wharves, and disfigures the white paint- on yachts and motor boats. I)r. Cliesson, medical officer of health, says that the practice, if continued, would soon destroy rock fish such- as oysters.—Press Association.

Judging by the success of last night's final rehearsal, the Nelson Harmonic Society's concert tomorrow night should prove most enjoyable. The chca/us and the orchestra are both exceptionally strong and tlje soloists were alt in good form. Gounod’s Faust is recognised as one of the most attractive of operas, and in addition there will he several miscellaneous items. Tickets may be obtained at liege's or at the doors. ' Attention is drawn to the notice of the initiation of the new lodge of Oddfellows to he held in St. Thomas’s Hall at. Motueka on Thursday evening at 7.45. All inlending members are requested to attend, punctually. During the evening the first officers will be 'elected, and the degrees conferred. The institution and the. installation of the officers will bo held in Goodman’s Hall, Motueka, on Monday evening, when the members of the Tasman Lodge, Nelson, and Grand Lodge officers will be present.

lie a lucky one. Two only real down quilts, full double bed at 32/6. —The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. Ltd.*

Knocked clean out. hoys' all wool jerseys 5/11: women' skid gloves, all shades 1/4 pair. Black Cashmere hose, 2/9 pair.—The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co.* The annual meeting of the Wakapuaka Farmers’ Union will he held at the Wakapuaka Hall on Saturday evening next at 7.30.

All wool 56in. N.Z. tweeds, 3/11 yd. 4-plv fingering 6.jd skein. All wool jumpers 6/6 each.-—The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. Ltd.* The Ngam's departure from Wellington for Nelson last evening was delayed until 4 o'clock this morning on account. bad weather. The steamer reached Nelson this afternoon.

36in. Satin Maroeains, beautiful shades 4/11 yard. Satin Anglais 38in wide. All shades 3/11.-The Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co Ltd.* Bovs’ golf hose, all wool, all sizes 2/6 pair. Wool gauntlet gloves, all colours 2/4 pair.—The. Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. Ltd.*

All wool sox, sizes 6 to 8,1/- pair. Sports’ veils 3 for 1/-. All over laces 18 inches wide, 6d yard.— the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co. Ltd.* Beautiful printed silksi, 27in. wide 2/11, 3 11 yard. 50 inch check tweed 2/11 yard.

New Zealand, long famous lor its dairy-produce meal, hides. footwear, tweeds, blankets and rugs, bids fair to become mi' less celebrated tor its, tobacco. After many years of experimenting. experts have at length succeeded in producing tobaccos (grown and cured within the Dominion) which in certain respects are actually superior to the best imported. The latter frequently contains an excess of nicotine, while the. former contains comparatively little, with the result that you can smoke these pure tobaccos with impunity, and their cultivation is likely to prove of inestimable value to men on the land because the average yield of a tobacco crop is worth £SO per acre nett. Strange, to sav, the barren gum country in the North, while quite unsuitable for ordinary crops, grows splendid tobacco and ultimately the industry must prove of .National importance. N.Z. tobacco is already on the market, and selling well, so smokers can V-’ it out” for themselves. Ask lor “Rivorhearl Gold” mild. “Navy Cut” (Bulldog), medium, or “Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullhead) full strength.*