NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9430, 30 May 1896, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sydkkimm Prohibition Lkaouk. — The annual meeting ~f this league will be held National Association.—A deputation irom the Central Association will address a meeting in the Bef ton Town Hall on Friday, JuueSf.ll at 8 p.m.. when the obj seta and aune of the Association will be explained. LUnd op Hors.—The monthly meeting of the Tai Tapu Band of Mope w&» held on buntUy afternoon, when a very interesting r *'^ pc^anoe a,ldreße **" givea by the Rev. 0. Griffin.

SpringiraiD.— The usnal meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society was held on Saturday, when Mr M. NaUinith occupied the Chan-. Mrs Alley save a paper on " Old A«o Pension*." Mr Kain repliei. Cuvncn Soaui, — A socul, to all which the adult members of St. John's Church, I "turner square, are invited by the vestry will be held on Tuesday next, *t 8 p.m , in the schoolroom.

Musical.—lt is intended to give Mr Lovell, who is leaving for England next month, a complimentary concert prior to his depavtnre, and the date has been fixed for June 15th. A number of the best vocalistsand instrumentalists in Uhristchurch have proffered thf.ir cervices. Gymnastics.—The special class at the I.M.C.A. gymnasium instituted for those not members of the Association continues to be largely attended. The membership is growing, aud great interest is evinced ia Che VHrious exercises under the instructor. A boys' class has been arranged for, to be held on Thursday afternoons, which is well attended, and promi?e* to be successful. Advances to SttrftiKug. — Aβ Will he seen by a uotifie-ition elsewhere Mr J. J. M. Htiniitoo, the District Agent for Canterbury in connection with the Government advances to settlers, may be interviewed at the Police Office. Methven, on Thursday, June 4th ; and Police Office, FUkaia, oo Friday, June s!h, by Anyone wishing to know regatding the working of ihe Advances to Settlors Act. Asulby.—On Friday a trial of the W. A. Wood's farmers' favourite grain, seed and manure drill was held on the farm of Mr Methernll at Ashley. There was a good attendance, aud Mr Genii was present to explain the working of the implement. The general verdict was that the drill was one of the practical kind, aud the one exhibited was purchased on the spot. SBD3KJIEBM Ktnoslbt Cmjb.—The nsu*l weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening ; Mr 11. Solmelle iv the Chair. Teu ne»v members were received. It was reported thab Lbe proceeds from the Club's social, amounting to £2, had been forwarded through the Pkkss office to tb.9 Brunner Relief Fund. The debate, "Should a tax be imposed on bachelor! over thirty years of age 1" was decided ia the negative. Thkatbb Royal.-—" Fra Dia\tolo" was again played at the Theatre by the Royal Gaiety and Burlesque Company last night. For this evening "I'uico the Terrible," a dramatic burlesque on the story of Pricce Amabel, will be given. JM. Frank Abosateh, the Turkish champion guv spinner, will spin a couple of muskets, each weighing 161b, to the mueio of «* The Turkieh P&itol" A Sunday conceit, to which admission will baby collection, will take place to-morrow. Thh Abx Exhibition.— There was a fairly good attendance of visitors Jast night at the Art Exhibition. The musical items of the evouing'e programme' were contiibuted by Mies Lake und Mr F. H. Uobb*, Mrs Fdirhurat acting a* accompanist. Today aud this evening the Exhibition will be open. The musio in the evening will inolude songs by Mrs Wilsoc and Mr Alex. Millar. Caledonian Sooiutit.— A moat enjoyable card match, Ladies v Gentlemen, took place on Thursday evening in connection , with Caledonian ,%s.}£{s« ~,at the. room,*, H&rifo¥^*«6reeK players,>nd moat, excellent arrangeinencs were made by the Sedretary for lihej-ceuifort and convenience of those taking part Tin (iie match. The gMfclemen; proyed th6 f win r ners by two games. The ladies pi'QVideii light refreshments, and a pleasaat eveniug was spent. . PKKSKNTATIONS.—At the Snnday school of All Saints, Piebbleton, presentations have recently been made Co two of the teachers who have for many yeare past taught ia the Sunday school. Mies William*, on her return after a brief interval, received from her scholars and their friends a handsome Bible. Mies Carpenter, just prior to her marriage, received a combined gifD from the teacher, scholars And members of All Saiuta choir, a pretty afternoon tea-set with appurtenances. Canterbury Ciikss Cmib — A special general meeting of this Club was held last evening. Mr li. Hooltiiain occupied the chair, and there waa a large atteudance. The Secretary stated that the members had been called together to couaider the advisability of removing to the Caledonian ! room. After coiteuletable die- ' enssioa a motion to remove, if the Caledonian Society's room could be obtained on ' as favourable terms as the present quartern, was negatived by a large majority. It wue < decided to hold two tourneys during the winter, a major tourney for playore in the Gv\ highest classes and a minor for the remainder. - Evangelistic Mission. — Rev. Geo. Soltau, who begins a mission ia Sydenham Presbyterian Church to-morrow, is becoming well known in the Canterbury province. Hβ has been holding large and interesting meetings in Ashburton, Kaiapoi, VVaikari, and Two lines of work are followed out. In the afternoons the time is devoted to the children as soou as the public schools are out. The evening addressea are diversified with illustrations and arguments drawn from every-day life. Mr Sol'au, hixying (ravelled in America, India, and the colouies, has a wide experience. He has also beeu identified for some years with Dr. Barnardo in London, and with Messrs Moody and Snikey, the great American evangelists.' Marked suoce*» has attended hie ministrations in this city. . >,

Amateur Tiikatricat^.— Sardon'if oh Arming comedy ** A Scrap of Paper" will be presented by some of oar beak dramatic amateurs ou Juue 4th and sth, at the Theatre Royal, ia aid of the funds of St. Mary'a Home, Addington. The various Sarts will be filled as under:—Helen fartley, Mrs Marsh ; Lady Ingram, Miss Henry; LetitiaPenguin, Mies G. Henry; Trixie, Mies TYosser j servant, Mini Brown ; Colonel Goring, Mr Alpers: Sir Thoa. It»gram, KLc.W.G. BritUn ; Dr. Penjjuinj Mr Marsh: Tom (We boy), Mr McNtcol; Ifranois (t;he servant),. Mr V. MoLeod, There will be new scenery specially painted, an orchestra of twenty'under the conductor* chip of Mr H. H. Longhnao, and the museum tcsne will be specially furnished. Altogether the performance promise* to be a success.

Horses Kir.T.isD.—A valuable horse be loii£tug to Mr C. JDuggan, painter, of C&shel street, lost it« life in a rather re lnarkable way oa Thursday.. Mr Duggan was engaged in renovating a house on r.he D*Huigton road belonging to Mr Van Ascb, aud for a short time left ttis horse attached to his trap to graz* on the ground. It walked on to an old well about 10ft deep and covered with about 18in of earth, which gave way under the auimaTe forefeet. Before assistance could be rendered the horse was strangled through its throat resting on the edge of the well. The Umber supporting the earth with which the well was covered had become rotten aud the horse's weight caused it to give way.—Yesterday evening Messrs H. K. Webb m<l G. G. Stead, members of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College, were returning in a four-wheeled cab belouging Us the Riok Stables, from the Agricultural School at Lincoln, &ud when they were on the Pap*nui road, opposite Holly road, they were run into by a spring cart, owned by j. Clark, which was coining from Papauui. The ~n« ar shaft of the spring cart ran into the chest of the near horse in tba cab and killed it almost instantaneously/ Both conveyances had. lights. There was a large covered van in front of the cab, which prevented the driver from seeing anything ahead of him, and when he turned off to pas* the van the collision immediately took place*

Ltsrcotx Tkmpbraxcs Socircrr. — The monthly meeting w«i held on Tuesday evening. Mr A. Nicoll, Vicj-Piesideut, presided. Three persons signed the pledge. Post Offick —Oα Monday, let June. a. fuse Offiue will be opened at DKndvifie (Springatoii railway stUion), and residents using this office should see that J hair correspondents address their lettera to B'aadville, ins!end of Springston. Sunday Lsctukis.—lm the Lyceum tomorrow Mc W. W. Collins will lecture ou " Some interesting problems in evolution." The leo?ure will be illustrated by spacially preip*red limelight view?. Tub Socialist Church.— An atLlre*a will be given by Mr H. A~ Atkinson in Cathedral squaiv, ou Sunday, at 3.59 p.m , in cofiiiaCion with the above.

M UTUAIi ImPKOVJCMRNT SOCIETY.—The wesfcly meeting of the tit. Asaph street Mutual Improvement Sacietv was held on Thursday evening. In the absence of the President the Ray.C. Porter, the chair waj occupied by Mr J. Hannan. Mr Curleit read a paper on " What constitutes a nation':; great.-ies*." An auim.\tsd discussion followed.

Prohibition Mektikg—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere a prohibition meeting will be held in the Opera House t'J-inortiiw evening, commencing at 8 10. Mr J. Field will occupy the chair, and addresses wi!l be delivered by Rev.*. D. McNicnil, F. W. Isi&t and Major Bruutn»ll. Poultry .Snows.—The entries for the Chrietchtirch ,l'«»nltry Show, which takes place on June 19th an \ 20c.1i, in Mr Tabirt's wool st'ira, will be received between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9pm., on Thursday, 4th June, at the Fanciers' Club Room. Knfcrie* for the annual show of the Wellington Society, to be held on July 2ad, 3rd »n:l 4tb, cl»s»e on 25th June.

CiIRI«U'CnURCH PiloHIBm»N LkAGUB.— The monthly social meeting of the Christchurch Prohibition League was hell last evening in the Congregational schoolroom. The Cuainnan said that ib had been stated in Chiistclnnch tecentlv that crime w.is greater ia the Prohibition. Stages than in those which are under linens*. He said that New York (ilea of April 9th showed that in Maine, a,Prohibition State, there was only one prisoner to 3880 of the population. It was resolved to'asnd a letter of sympathy to the family of the late Mr T. if. L-inyon, and a!eo one to a member of the League who had met with a severe accident. Nut ice of the fallowing motion was given—" That it ia deniable that this League should take steps to seenra the election of a Licensing Committee pledged to effect a maximum reduction in the number of licensed houses, ami to suppress such houses as have bad a bad record.' , A very enjoyable progriunmeof songs and recitations was given, and refreshments were banded round.

Tah-okimssm' and I'besswr,' Union-. Au adjourned meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Delegate.? were present from the Women's Political Association, Canterbury Women's luatitnte, Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, Canterbury Carpenters' and Joiners' Association, Progressive Liberal Association, Typographical Association, and the Trades ana , Labour Council. The Committee laid before the delegates a report of the condition of the retait tailoring tr.*de, and showed that the present state of affairs was not conducive to the best iv teres ts of the tailoresees, and that sweating existed in Uhrietohurch. Several of the delegates instanced cases of sweating that had come under their notice. A delega'e from the Trades Council drew the attention of the meeting to a resolution passed at the Trades Council Conference re sweating, and asked the meeting to endorse that resolution. The resolution — " That the Government be a*!ced to amend the Factory Act to the effect that all work be done on the premises ol workshop or factory, and that any contravention of this enactment be a punishable effdnce for both employer and employee "—was unanimously adopted. A deputation was appointed .to interview the. bieoectoi- of Jj'ajtories and lay bsfore him cases of eveston of the Fac.ory Ae\ A deputation of ladies and gentlemen wai appointed to wait upon the employers with a view of arranging far a conferauce with the Onion.

fc'oRiPTPRB Tjext Book Assoo/atiox.— A meeting of ■. the Aeaooi&biou was held on Thursday eveuiug at the Y.M.~tJ:A. rooms. The Bishop presided. The Secretary stated theSiatti-AseSciaMo^ South Canterbury—Rsv. Gilliee, and-Rev. Orbelj, '.tt^rY^r'>q^'obhet*'iimidletey^d?J^^'^^- f! itig meetings ;in various; p^rte , in favour of the movoinertt. " "'j&n Association exietetl ' • Inglie, Secretary — for womiiff' ?the AsUbiirton The Secretary read the names of places aud workers throughout nearly .the whole of North Canterbury, where petitioning was actively going on. Chriet - church and its suburbs were also for the •Host part being wot bed. 'He had received petitions from teveral workers therein, who had obtained the signatures of ovec 2000 voteis. The Bishop snid that ib had beau remarked there wece'tlu-fce stages ia the arloptiou of any great reform ; first, it wai laughed at, thon it was opposed and thought about, and then . adopted. Ib was clear they had reached the second stage, and /the country had perceived they were » power to be reckoned with. The fullowiug gentlemen were added to the Committee :—Tiie iVev. W. Morley (VicePresident), Rev. W. Scorgie, Key. Mr Luxford, Rev. Mr McNicoll, Measte R. Dawson, Muuninga. aud J. T. Browu. At lha suggestion of the Wellington Association, ib v/M resolved that after the words Irish Text Book the following words might be added in the Bill, " or such a syllabus of extracts from thefJßilile as is adopted by the London school, provided the proposal meets with the approval of kindred Associations." It was resolved at the coining electious to innke the Text Book question prominent; at all the ptlitical meeting, and to pursue an aggressive policy. Dstiils of piHtic«l action and other matters were referred to the Committee. . '

Tub VVHXtM Swans.—The fooc young white swaus presented to tlin city by Mr E. Men love, of Oainaru, are doing well in the enclosure by the island in the Avon near the Cashel street bridge. They have grown considerably and are beginning to assume their white plumage. :

Kanqioha Morris Tubs C&ujb —The final oompstitiou f6f Mrs A. Y. Hay'a cup took place on Thnrsday evening at the drill hull. The aggregate scores which have been made, in five competitions, were:—W. Boss 134, 0. Frastr and W. Reynolds each 131, F. Gulliver and K. Walker 130, J. Hanaomand F. Beker 129, D. McKay, H. Role and W. Blackett 128. A large number of other competitors scored high.

Katapoi Weslbttan Improvjsmbnt Association. —At the usual weekly meetiug on Thursday, Mr Herbert. M.A., in the ctiair, papers were read and discussed on lingland's atlilode ia the Armenian question, larrikiniem, and whether the world is morally better or worse than it need to be. Some'musical items were given.

NATION At. ASSOCIATION, K.AIAPOI BRANCH. • —At' a fairly 1 attended meeting at the Kaiapoi tfannere . Club Chambers, on Thursday evening, Mr J. L. Wilson presiding, in the absence of the President, it was decided that fonr delegates from each of the blanches of the Kaiapoi district, meet at an early date to select a candidate and arrange the campaign for the general election. It was decided that the Executive Committee hold a final meeting on the second Thursday of Jane. Mr J. Armitage was unanimously elected as Secretary. A. general discussion took place ou matters affecting the interests of the Association, and the question of inviting Captain Russell to address the electors. Ksi'KaTAiSMBNT and .Social.—TheCnrisfcchurch Central Mission Christian Endeavour Society held a very enjoyable entertainment in the Mission HaH, Worcester street, on Tuesday evening, when there was a attendance. Mr McLenoan presiding. JtecitaUone were given by Misses Maggie McNeisii, Eeaie Mandera, Masters J. Moore, L. Cooper, and. 8. Wasers ; songa by Messrs £S. Jouet, J5. Tnrner, and Misses Maggie McKeibfo, and Fred Thomae; choruses by senior and jnntor members of the Kodeavour Societies. Miss Scott acted as accompanist. Most of the items were wed given, eepe - cially the excellent recitations of Miss Maggie McNeisb. The Secretary read the customary report, showing the progress' made by the Society. A plentiful supply of refreshments was partaken of, and games were entered into and thoroughly enjoyed. Mr McLennan briefly closed the meeting.

Many sweet girls ir« know take' 3'e in boots. The " IJulveraal " is overstocked in this size in elastic, sides, and are offering (hem ay 60 per «*euV below nsael price. l*aney, 4s for a 10* boot. lmih. Call and ascertain for youtse.ve*. . 8633

Thk L&IiDWiSTsa Shcw.—lt is antiuipa'ed that there will be a slight financial loss over the tcsenb Midwinter Show.

Chambkk ot" CoJiMnaOK.— L'he quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce took place yesterday, when the President gay* an address.

SDFRB.HB CoiTRT.— His Hbuour Mr Justice DennUtou hel«i a Chamber- eittiug yesterday niortiing and disposed of the C4*es oa the list. The Ciiminal Swssiou will open od Monday next at 11 a.m. ftlAGHrFicexT Mkat. —Tiiere is now on view »t the shop of Messrs Hopkins and Co. a very tiae exhibit of meat at exceptional quality, 'i'her* ie an ox bred by Ut Dun can Rutbecford, weighing 13091b, and priz* Southdowi sheep breti by Mr Gariorth.

Tub Cuir<K*E QuEsrtON.—Mr Charles Lioaiason, mho g*v«s aa addre?s under the auspices of the Ballance Liberal Association on Thursday night ac to his trip to Ko.ru pc, dealt mainly with the Chinese question, which ho described pretty fully. Lawj. Tusjsis.—lt- is proposed to entertain Mr J. U. Collins at a social gather' ing this evening. Mr Collins, it will be remembered, represented NewZeaUud. in the tennis tournament, which took place recently at Sydney. Aversion Ciioßcn.—His Lordship the Bishop of Christdiurch will preach at the anniversary service of the dedication of Holy Trinity Church, Aronside, to morrow evening, being Trinity Sunday. Ox Tkami*.—Two lads, about sixteen aud seventeen years respectively, who passed through Kaiapoi yesterday, slatad that they were tramping it from Duuedin to Blenheim in search of wot k. If their story was trae there is some pluck left in the Young New Zealand party.

Nautical MsQoiav. — An'enqtriry into the grouuling of the ketzft Rook Liiy on the \Vaim<ikaririb>ron March Bih was he id yesterday morning at the Kaiapoi Court House by Mr Fatten, Collector of Customs. As the procfdings werj preliminary to a magisterial enquiry, they were not opeu to the public. Thk New Fjsh Maricst —Tha fresh dep* r ture made by the fish salesmen in having ti-ii sold by r.n auctioneer, i.B proving very successful. Perhaps the day is not far distant when the City Council will put a market on the ceulral site which lias waited for it so long. LvixKr.TOx LiTKHAnv SocißTV.—A* the weekly meetiug of this Society, held on Thureday evening there was a very attendance. The chair w*s occupied by Mr H. N. Hi«kcn9. Five uew members were elected. The editors (Miises Ollivar and L?wis) presented tha journal of the session. Fourteen eit'-'j'iut) wore dealt with, and the subsequent discussion was brisk and spirited.

A Man in a Frr.—Yesterday morningahotib 11 o'clock a man felt down in , a fit near the Hereford street bridge. Mr George Collier, of the Al Hoto), who was pissing at the time, went to the mau'a assistance, and after a shovt time ha recovered tmd was taken to his home. 'Che incident -caused soma excitement, and a JUrgeorowd p ompUy gathered round the uufortunate man. FootbiLTj.-—This afternoon two of the Senior matches will be playei on town grounds and one at Woo.lend. The match betvveeu Kaiapoi and Canterbury College will cot take place, ai the latter cannot get a team together. I*l erivale play N'tu Ahuriri at Wooden'l ; Sydenham meet East Christchurch at Sydenham Park, and wood piny Christchurch at Lauc&ator Park, wheie the Junior Flag match Clnistchurch v Meriva'e will also be contested.

THE Upnbdtn Kkcord.—Me Ladeburg, who siarted to reduce che Duuedin record put up by Mr Shorland under very favour* able auspices, owing to an accident, broke down after going as far R3 A9hburton. From thence be took train to Dunedin, and returned yesterday morning by steamer. Mr ShorUud's record therefore remains unbroken. Cosokbt —A very enjoyable concert was given by the friends of y«j Brighton Amateur Swimming Giub in thoNew BvigUtton Baivcit ti»U on 'L'htu'sitay night. Au excellent wa.s submilted, and Captain Of/lea, the Chairman, reviewed the work of the Club and its prospects iv an effective speech. Amongst -. the vocalists were the Mhsea Watson (of Sydenham), Miss Young, Messrs Smart, Coliiuß,,Schofield, himH.ll, aud Hawker, Messrs Winter h>ll and Ryan contributed recitations, aud jMrFivriner a clarionet kolo. Several of the TESTfi'tf ""ifrdre" le^emaitfdcu , .' - The Mauniug and R. Trigge accompaured the f sru\ieri».-> -• V"' •*■"" " , - ■-; - y_

jKj&w BaiatiTON,.— A. Methodist tTnion fchaniisglyuig niealiug was held at Isevr Brighton'on Thursday eveuing. Mc J. CUwsey occupied the chair, and briefly explained the object of the meeting, iind ifftroduced the Revs. Begg and McNicoll, Mr Begg delivered a very interesting address, 'lutingthe course of which he narrated what; had been the salieut ciuses for separation in tlie Methodist churches Jα bygoue days, and explained that the Union ja'jt consummated would be the menus of strengthening the Methodiat Cnnrcn iv every respect. Many of the Home Mission stations would now he substantially assisted, and qthtr fields for operation would bs opened up. A new departure by way of philanthropic work wonM be entered upou. The Rev. Mr McNioall explained why there was c&uae for joy aud thankegiviug over the union of ihe Mefchodiat Gkufches. He believed that division of the Church was of the clovil and nnioti was of God. The preeeut union was a spiritual union as well as an organic union. Both addresses were very much appreciated. During the evening suitable hyinue we're suog. Mies Ctieny Patrick presided at the organ. A collection was lakea up in aid of the thanksgiving fund, which was augmented to the amount of £6.

MiDwiNTKy. Show.—The splendid show of Vunnouth Oilakios by Mesjsrn Owles and Co. is mo3t creditable to the firm. The public ban be supplied fcorru the central depot, Messrs Tribe ami Oo .. 219 High etreat. 9275 Nkbdlk Wood Pipes— Manufactured in Sydney from Australian needlewood—-all the inoai fashionable shapes—Aie gu»mnt3ed nob to- crack or bum. Oα efcle by Davie? and Lamb. 6724

ERO3T FISH.

The Timaru HeralC- lenorls that frost fish have beau picked up on Caroline Bay sands, and a Kingadown cettler was lucky enough, to find two fine, ones waiting for him to carry them nbme,'. . THHJ MltfldTEtt FOR LANDS.

The Press Association telegraphs from Auckland that the Hon. John M'Keuzie, Minister of Ltnd«, was much improved yesterday, and able to be up. He hopes to be able to give his promised address on Monday evening.

HIS NAMK OJMIITTKD.

Mr F. Sutton, J.P; 1 , of N»pier, who recently sued Mr J. Grin dell unsuccessfully for time occupied in attesting private agreements and for the use of his office while the transactions were taking place, has, says the Wellington. .Ptf*t, received notice from the Justice Department that, on the advice oi Ministers, his Excellency the Governor has omitted hie name from the new Commission of the Peace.

A CHILDREN'S FEAST.

Nearly 600 children of members of the Wellington Working . Men's Club were entertained on Wednesday night witb vocal, instrumental and comic selections, begin* ning with a Punch and Judy show. After the programing had been gone through the happy-facvjd children were set down to tables laden with cakes and fruit; and other good things, which soon vanished. The children enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and the climax of their happtnese came when each of them was presented with a toy.

A PECULIAR FISH.

On Thursday afternoon, says the Otago Daily Times, while two Maori fhiitrinen Id the employ of Mr Taunage, of Port Chalmers, were pulling into T&iaroa Heads, - their attention was urawn to a peculiar looking fUb, which they chased, and after some difficulty succeeded in catching by means of a gaff- The creature, which is of a species never seen in these waters before, is 10ft in length with a girth of 2ft 4io. lie colour is silver grey, with long stripes of a darker tint from nead to tail, and it is also marked by prettily shaped black stripes. A long bright re-i lit extends all down the back, white on «£;thnr side it is furnished with bright tea feeler*. lc hw » b:oid

head, and the month in furnished with a kiud of tubs, which is evidently used for the purpose of drawing ia its food, as the mouth is not furuithed with teeth. It has small, rough scale*, and, in Mr XuuiiageV opinion, is an c lible tieh. Ita weight is estimated at 1501b. ' ■ 1 .

SWEATING.

In the Wellington Magistrate Court yesterday, a married woman, who took home work from a factory, stated that she was paid at the rate of 6i per dozen, and w»3 only able to finish '- dozen a day. A p>l turn of her time, however, was devoted to domes tic duties, aud if she were to neglect these and continue to work late at night, she might finish a dozm and a half articles, thue making 9I a day. Her statement waa corrobortutd by another womau who did home work.

JOURNALISTIC JStf £KRPRIBB.

The proprietors of the Wellington I*o*l have recoguUed the support which they have for so many years received from the public by making very great improvements. They have built extensive ofuoea on a new xile, and pciat the paper with new type by new machinery. They have also enlarged die l\st, which now uuusists of eight pages of seven coluinus ou tive daya iv the week, aud eight pages of eight columns on Saturday. The enterprise thus shown by the proprietors will no doubc be thoroughly appreciated by the public of Wellington and Uβ suburbs, where the circulation of the I'ost U very large.

THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OJTiJICB.

Comwoaitorsin Wellington are complain, ing of the annual influx of their fellowtradesmen, many of whom, it is stated, leave ca»nai employment iv other p*rts of I lie colouy in order to go l here in time for the sessional work at the Government I'dn ing Oiike. Looal men «vbo have been out. of work for some* time contend that they are thus deprived of a share of the woik to which they have a prior c!»iui. The Typographical Association advertise Ihiil forty-one compositors in the city have scut in tlieir nam?s as being out of euiploymeut, and thera are others whose names have not yet been forwarded. Many of these met! have beau oat of work for mouths. Duriug the past four or five months the Association has given £60 in making allowances to these men.