TOWN EDITION.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 6418, 31 March 1892, Page 3

TOWN EDITION.

A calf whale, of the black species, was cast ashore at the Spit earl/ this morning, on the beach at the back" of the keroeene bond. The creature measures fifteen feet. It was dead when it was washed up.

"■■■ A false impression is being endeavored to be created that Mr Black, the Inspector of Nuisances for tho borough, is tho author of the echome now beinjr carried out for the diversion of the Tutaekuri river. The original idea was Mr G. Kymer's, -who suggested it to Mr Black, who then recommended it to bo carried out by having a ditch fifteen feet wide dug out where the out is now. It was not till the Harbor Board took the matter up, with a view of stopping the silt deposit at the Western Quay, on the report of Mr J. T. Oarr, the Board's engineer, that the scheme took a practical shape. The scheme is wholly Mr Carr's, Mr Black never conceived anything more than a ditch, and had no idea of a weir, or tho stoppage of eilt, or the reclamation of the lagoon.

Messrs Williams and Kettle, Limited, will shortly take possession of their new offices in Browning street, upon which the finishing touches are now being made. .Externally these offices are combined with those of the f?outh British Insurance-Com-pany, and, being artistioally designed, add greatly to the appearance of that portion of the town. The latest improvements are apparent in every direction, while the lighting of the whole building is a striking feature, and one which will be appreciated by the staff. The ventilation throughout is perfect. In',the manager's room speaking tubes and electric tubes are conveniently fixed, connecting with other parta of the building. , Tho upper floor has been taken by Messrs Kennedy and Sleigh. The strong rooms have Milner's fireproof doora attached. Ample provision has been made in caee of lire. bydrant3 being placed in a suitable position on each floor. In office furniture and fittings artistic akill is making the interior one of the axaat complete in town. Altogether the now buildings reflect much credit ujjon thoso engaged in its erection. Mr Robert JLamb, architect, who was also tho designer of the adjoining offices of the South British Insurance Company, was urchitect for the present building, and Messrs Glendinning and Griffen were the contractors. The firm will shift into their new premises to-morrow/