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Evening Post, Volume XLVII, Issue 88, 14 April 1894, Page 2

The aotion of the Te Aro School Committee in holding an o^cn enquiry into the charge made that children were punished there because their parents were too poor to provide them with school books, is to bo uommonded. Tho enquiry wns not, perhaps, conducted on strictly judicial linos, and the ovidonce on certain points was sometimes contradictory and often not very clear, but it sufficed to show conclusively th'it such improper punishment is certainly not the rule of tho school, and iv regard to the particular catsO alleged, the verdict very properly was Not Proven. The complaint seems to havo been made in good faith by the mother of tho boy, and the evidence leads us to think that tho boy himself was distinctly under the impression that ho was punished for not having the books. We do not believe he evolved the accusation from his inner consciousness. Something in the attendant circumstances, or in what was said, probably misled him as to the cause of the punishmont infliotcd, but it ia perfectly clear that Miss Firth was entirely innocent of any intention of punishing the boy for tho poverty of his parents. It is well that the matter has been ogsnly and thoroughly investigated. The original accusation was made unde^ such Ciicumstance3 that tho school in which the occurrence was said to have taken place would, with all its teachers, havo suffered greatly in public estimation had the charge been hushed up or not fully enquired into. It was a matter of justico to tho echool and itß staff that the charge should be probed and disproved. Having from tho first been most careful to guard against any expression of belief in the truth of the charge made, insisting only that it should be met and publioly enqnirod into, as moat eevero punishment would be deserved if it were substantiated against any teacher, we aro the more pleased that tho result of such enquiry has been to vindioate the good character of tho school and its teachers. Mr. Justice Deuuistou has decided that informal votes are not to be counted as votes recorded on tho licensing question. This may be law, but it is not common-sense. According to this judgment a man may be punished by fino and imprisoned for having voted twice when he has not logally rocorded a vote at all, and if the same interpretation is to bo applied to voting at a general election he may keep his name on tbe roll although he has not recorded his vote. It will be observed that at Gisborne the Premier, the author of tho Act, has expressed his opinion that informal votes should be counted in determining, whether half the electors on tho roll have recorded thoir votes. Tho matter, however, was not argued beforo His Honouv in Christchuroh, as tho Eoturuing Officer did not contest the point. Wo notico that His Honour was misled in being informed that tbe Ashbnrton Returning Officer was the only one in the colony who had counted tho informal votes. This is not so. 'I hey were counted by the Retnrning Officers of Wairarapa, Bay of Plonty. Bullev, and probably other districts. If His Honour's decision is right, the Wairarapa. poll is void, and reduction haß not been carried thora On the fourth pago we print onr report on tho enquiry into the alleged flogging ca3o at To Aro Sohool, aud also print a number of letters to the Editor. Mr. G. B. Davy, Registrar-General of Lands, has been appointed to succeed Mr. H. G. Scth Smith as Chief Judge of tho Native Land Court, in order to fulfil the legal requirements ot the position. The abolition of the Chief Jndgeship and the recasting of the Nativo Land Court will, however, probably bo an item of Government policy noxt session. The Chief Justice returned from Wanganui last evening. Replying to a deputation whioh waited upon him at Gisborne, the Premier said he thought that the votes of all persons who went to the poll at the licensing elections should count as going to make up half the number on tho roll. He thought, moreover, that there should be only ono ballot-paper, and that simplified. Thero was no criminal business in the Magistrate's Court this morning. The Treasurer to the Hospital Fund acknowledges the following donations: — Mrs. J. C. Martin, £1 Is ; Mrs. Tregear, ss : E. W. Mills, £1 Is. The meeting of creditors convened for yesterday afternoon in the bankrupt estate ot Jabez Mather & Co., commission agents, was adjourned to Wednesday noxt, owing to the absence of the Official Assignee, who was detained at home through illness. Mr. R. M. Simpson, general rcanager for New Zealand of the Phoenix ABsrinuice Company of London, leaves per Mararoa. to-day, via Sydney, for a six months' trip to the Old Conntry. During his absence Mr. Percy Butler will fill the position of general manager for the colony. Information has been received that the Grand Lodge of Mexico has extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Xew Zealand. Tbo committee which carried out the Hospital ball held a meeting yesterday afternoon, presided over by the Rev. H. Van Staveren The Mayor and Mr. E. Pearce were appointed auditors of the accounts, and votes of thanks were passed to Mesdames M'Kenzie and Kwart and tbe Rev H. Van Staveren for their exertions in carrying out the arrangements of the ball, »nd also to the other ladie3 and gentlemen who assisted and gavo contributions to the fund. The expenses of the committee ainonnted to a trifle over .£lO, aad it is expected that the fund will benefit to the extent of ,£2OO.

The New Zealand Herald on the Waite= niata elect on, writes 1— " Tho 'WaUereata n election must prove a bitter disappointment c to tho ''Qvernment, who spared no pftortt? to seciiro the return of their candidate, Mr. Jackson Palmer. For a second time within a few months the electors of Waitemata have refused to send him to Parliament. Great importance was attached to this tontest by the Ministry and their supporters. The only question submitted to electors was the po'ioy of the Government. The Premier was co concerned about tho verdict of the people of Waitemata that he made a personal appeal to them, and the Government whip was Pent to "tnrnp the oleotorate in the intercut $of tho Ministerial candidate. Not a stono w;is left unturned to seoure Mr.. Palmer's election, bnt, notwithstanding the' stupendous efforts of the Ministerial party, tho electors werp not to bo coerced or cajoled into pronoureing iv favour of tho Government. By their votes they have put on record for the second time their emphatic condemnation of tho Ministry and the policy of ihe Premier. The eigninoance of their verdict is not to be blinked. They were asked to say whether they approved of Mr. Soddon's administration. They have given their answer We congratulate them on their good sense and manly independence. We hope that their verdict will be a salutary lesson for the Government." The Land Board was occupied throughout yesterday afternoon in considering applications for the rehearing of the cases as to the forfeiture of sections in the M'Kenzie Special Settlement for noncompliance with improvement conditions. After hearing H. D. Atkinson, and for him Mr. W. B. Fd wards, in reference to a section of 100 acres, the Board decided not to entertain his application „ In the case of Lawronce Farrelly (111 aofes), a docision wab held over until next meeting. The Commissioner and Mr. Pirarti said that the special settlement lands were in an extraordinary position, and a recent decision in Otago went to show that they were not even now under the new Act. Various transfers were agreed to. Tho case of Grimm v. Man tan, a suit in connection with a promissory note, is to bo heard in the Supreme Court on Monday. Npws has been received that Miss Buth Bulkley, daughter of Mr. E. Bulkloy, dentitft, has passed the Cambridge Junior Local Examination. Miss Bytkloy received her education at tho Ten-acs.'Scbool and tbo Girls' High Sohool. V.'o haS 0 often had to chronicle the success attained, by Wellinftt-.n boya in other parts of tho-Morld, and it is pleasing to hear also of a giil from thia part of tho world distinguishing herself in scholastic matters elsewhere. An alarm of firo was given last night shortly ofto:- 11 o'clock. It proceeded fiom the Post Offico Hotel, whore a sitting-room on tho firet floor « R3 fonnd to be filled with smoke. Upon the hearth being pulled up, it was seen ihat tbe cement had become ovorheated and had sot fire to the supporting wooden joists. 'Iho damage is estimated at abouj £7 to the building, whilst the furniture nnd fixings have euffored to the extent o r perhaps £10. The furniture is insured in tho London and Lancashire Office for £1000, whilst tho hotol — which is the property of the executors of the late Mr. John M'Kclvie — is covered by the following insurances : — Victoria Office, £950 (re-insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £400, and in the Commercial Union for £250) ; Northern, £250 ; and a direct line in the New Zealand Office for £300. Pending the completion of the Government Insurance Buildings, in which the offices of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand are to r e located, tho Grand Secretary, tho Rev. Bro. Bonaldson, is temporarily oooupyijg an offico in Feathorston-street, adjoining that of tho Grand Superintendent of Wellington, Bro. Willianiß. The following tenders have been received by the Trustees of the Wellington Convalescent Homo for the construction of a road fiom Shannon-street to the 6ite given for tho purposes of the Home at Oriental Bay :— P. Turner, £121 0^ Gd (accepted) ; M Donovan, £121 3s (id; D. Gillon, £1318s lid ; J Kellihor, £158 7s 6d ; Donovan and Miles, £!u"7 13s lOd ; Moseloy and Co., £181 10s ; and one informal. Tho Stipendiary Magistrate held a vory prolonged silting of tho Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon. C. W. Prior was charged with forging the names of Messrs. W. & G. Turnbnll & Co. t6 two ohequos, one for £5 17s and Ihe other for £5 10s, am uttering these documents, tbe first to S. Gilmour, of the Koyal Oak Hotol, and tho second to H. Lindsay, bootmaker, Cubastrpot. Tho acoupcd was. committed for trial on both charges. Prior was further proceeded against for forging the name of Messrs. J. B. Harcourt and Co. to cheques for £-1 10s and £2. 55. The larger instrument was cashed by Mr. Godber, confectionor, Cuba-street, and tho other by Mrs. Farmor, Cuba-street Mr. Wilford, who appeared for the prisoner, reserved hU defence, ami the accused was committed for trial, bail being allowed, in two sureties of £50 each and his own recognisance in a like amount. William Siniinouds was proceeded against on a charge of having assaulted James M'Gerty. After evidence had been taken, the oase was dismissed. Mr. Skerrett appeared for tho defendant. A number of summons cases were either adjourned or dismissed in consequence of the uon-appearanco of the parties. Yesterday a man named Donald f kcllio had his right thigh fractured near Pahautanui, through the capsizing of tho lightcovored vehicle he was driving. Constable Easkiville attended to him, and removed him to Paremata, whore he was placed in the train for Wellington and brought to tho Hospital. The Wellington Camera Club held its monthly meeting in the Exchange Buildings last evening, Mr. W. F. Barraud, President, being in tho chair. Tho President gavo an address on " Composition," which was well received. The award assigned for the usual competition fell to Mr. G\ P. Smith, with Mr F. Denton second. The subject was " Shipping." Mr. M'Kay exhibited a camera fitted with a telescopic lens, his own invention and manufacture. The Seoretary mentioned that promises had been received from gentlemen who were willing to contribute 55 frames for a photographic exhibition to be held in June. There is now on view in the window of Messrs. Hoffmann and Sons' musio shop, Willis street, a fine model of a ship, the handiwork of Mr. Angus MA skill, a sailor in the employ of the Union Steam Ship Company. It represents the full-rigged ship Loch Gairy, which is considered to be tho finest vessel that ever entered the port of Melbourne. Tho sails of the model are of wood, and were carved ont by hand. Mr. M'Askill is no novice at thia class of work, having been awarded first prize for models at the Fisheries Exhibition, Edinburgh, and also at the Dunedin Exhibition. Lieufc.-Col. M'Donnell, Deputy Coroner, hold an inquest yesterday on the remains of Mary Npgont, aged about 58 years, a late patient in the Lunatic Asylum. The jury, of which Mr. A. Melville was foreman, rotarned a verdict of Death from Influenza Deceased was admitted to the institution from Canterbury in 1886. At St. John's Lodge, I 0.G.T., last evening it was deoided to elect the Harmony Committee next session. Songs and recitations were rendered. A visiting brother was requested to take the fraternal gooeting to distant lodges. 'I he revival of "As You Like It "at tho Opera Honse last evening attracted a large audience. Tho dross circle was nearly full, and the greater part of the house was crowded. Once more the beoutifnl " Forest ot Arden" scono aroused enthusiasm, and the audience continued to applaud until Mr. Spong went round from tho front of the house and bowed bia acknowledgments. Miss Hilda Spong's performance as the fair l'osalind had gained in power since the last presentation, while it had lost nothing of its charm. Mr. Walter Howo's Orlando was also a good performance, and Mr. Cathoart's fine impersonation of the melancholy Jaques again came in for general plaudits. Mr. Faberfc made a very amusing Touchstone, and Mr. Greenaway and Mr. Inglis. bb the two dukei, played excellently. Miss Gresham's Colia did not show improvement on her previous performar.ee of this important part, but Miss An&tead's Andrey was as complete and clever an impersonation as before. Mr. E. J. Hill repeated his solo, "Under the Greenwood Iree," nnd Messrs. Eitchty, Day, Leoveis, and Waters sang tho quartet, " What shall ho have who killed the Deor," but the effect in both instances would be enhanced if the vocalists could be brought on the stage " in coat of green." To-night -'True as Steel," with its splendid foundry scene and working steel hammer^ and other mechanical effects, will bo given a one-night revival. Tho Prohibition League held a business meeting in the Baptist Churoh, Vivian-street, last evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr. A. E. Atkinson (President) occupied the chair. The President, referring to tbe recent election campaign, remarked that its result had been of an encouraging character, and the balance-sheet showed a Finall credit balance. The President mentioned that the League was required to elect two dolegatcs to attend a convention of representatives of the various Temperance organisations throughout the districts of Wellington, Hawkes Bay, and Tnranaki, to ba held at Palmerston North on the 3rd prox. The subjects to be considered are — 1, the results of the recent licensing c ectionß, and to determine what further legislation is to be asked for at the forthcoming session of Parliament ; 2, to decide upon a course of united action on the part of the Temperance bodies within the districts named; 3, to arrange for the further promotion of tbe Prohibition movement, and discuss the establishment of a head Prohibition agency for tho colony. Messrß. Kelyor and Powell were elected as the delegates of the League. Mr. G. M. Yerex, who lately roturned from the United i-'tates of America, delivered an address upon what ho had observed in the Prohibition States. Topeka, Kansas, he regarded as a good example of the beneficial effects whioh followed upon the closing of liquor saloons. It was situated in a district inhabited by bloodthirsty oowboyi and other men of the worst description. Since Prohibition had been established the town had been the best regulated and the cleanest to be found in the States. Mr. Yerex argued that what had been effected by Prohibition elsewhere conld kurely be accomplished in New Zealand, or any other part of the world. Tho meeting passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Yorex for his address, and tho usual compliments to the chair brought the meeting to a conclusion. Lost evening a raea.tin" of the Athletic Football Club was held in the Exchange Buildings, Mr. G. F. Campbell in the chair. Mr. J. M'Kee was elected captain and Mr. W. H. Hales deputy captain. Mr. Hales was also elected a member of the Match Committee, vico Mr. J. A. Thomson, while Mr. M. Hylaud was elected to act for Mr. Goldic ou the General Committee during the latter"s absence from Wellington. Artesian water has been struck by Mr. Fostor on his premises in Wanganui at a depth of 240 feet. The water rise 326 feet above the surface.

TLo Wairarapa Daily has made an amusing nistake iv attributing to us the remarks and sonolnsions which we quoted from the Milroy Lecture delivered before the Uoyal College of Physicians of London by Dr. Haycroft, vi! tinber of the Eoyul Society. We have, Lherrfore, no claim to tho ingenuity with which our contemporary credits üb, and we ioabt whether the public will accept the »s s ertion of the Wairarapa Daily that so eminent a man as Dr. Haycroft, lecturing beforo such a learned and scientific an mdiencp, would be likely to twist figures and facts in the way attributed to ua. Mr. A. W. Hogg. M.H.R . this morniiijj brought under the notice of the .Minister for Lauds the desirability of affording facilities to the married men on the co-operative works on tho Alfredton-Weber road and other lines in the Forty-mile Bush for acquiring small homesteads. A number of men had asked him to do so, pointing out that if they could get bits of land on which to erect houses for their families they would not bo compelled to pay rent in the towns, and ultimately to return to them and swell the ranks of the unemployed. Mr. Hogg suggested that they might, be uiven facilities for securing 15 to 20-aore sections in special settlement blooks, or that they should bo allowed to erect dwellings and make improvements with which the land could be loaded when sold. Mr. M'Kenzio promised that if any Government land was available in the localities referred to he would have it set apart for the purpose asked. A pleasant gathering took place in the captain's room of the b.s. Mararoatbis morning, when Captain Chatfield (who is exohanging places with Captain Allman, of the Rotomahana, in order that he may be able to visit his home in Melbourne at intervals), -was presented by his brother officers with a massive handsome silver aftornnon tea and dessert service, suitably inscribed. 'I ho presentation W3S made by Mr. M'Murricb, chief engineer, who alluded feeluigiy to the regret of all on board at Captain Chat field's retirement from the ship, and called on Mr. Eourno, chief purser, to read an address. The address testified the respect and esteem felt for Captain Chatfield by all under him for various acts of kindness rendered to those on board, and expressed hope that his retirement was only temporary, concluding with- wishing Captain and Mrs. Chatfield every success in life. Captuin Chatfield briefly but feelingly responded. A very pleasant half-hour was afterwards upont, the health oLthe gallant skipper and his supoetsor being dilink in bumpers Captain Allman to>k command of tho Sfuiaroa today. Tlio articles were purchased at tho establishment of Or. aid T. Yonng. The Minister for I ands -\va3 waited upon this morning by Mr. A. W. Ho??, M.H R , in leference to a block of abont 1000 acies ol native land adjacent to the Hastwoll Village Settlement, some five miles from Eketolmna. The block is not at present utilised, and as it is* good land, bounded by the main road and close to a school and po- s t office and store, I Mr. Hogg was desirous that it should be secured for settlement He considered it ■would provide homesteads for about.2s village settlers. Tho Minister promised to do what he could in the matter. An official enqniry will take placo at the M>-jristrato'B Court on We'lnpsiny npxt us to tho causes whioh led ( o tho grounding ol the s.s. Stormbird at Waikanao pouid time since. The Government has agreed to grant seotion 46, Mukuri township, as a I'own Hall Bite. Tho people of the ATakuri, which is some 20 miles from Pahiatua, have long been desirous of erectir.g a Town Hall, provided a suitable tito could bo scoured. The Matron of the Convalescent Home acknowledges reoeipt of a parcel of clothing from Mrß. W. Johnston, a packet of illustrated papers from Mrs. Bolton Bristol, illustrated papers from Mrs. C. C. Barron! and a packet of magazines from Mrs. Lowe of Wadestown. Messrs. J. B. Harcourt & Co. yestordas afternoon sold by auction a section with 38lt frontaee to King-street by a depth oi 81ft, together with two three-roomed cottages thereon, to Mrs. Synionds, for £200. A meeting with the object of forming a Terrace Lawn Tennis Club was held in the Now Zealand Land Association's office last evening, Lieut.-Col. Hume presiding. There was a good attendance, and a number ol letters were read from players willing tc join the olub should it be formed. Mr. Crump offered a site on Claremont-terraco, upon which he is prepared to form two asphalt courts and erect the necessary buildings and fences. He undertook, if the club waE formed, to have the courts ready for play ir, two months' time. A committee waß formed to onlist members, the lists to be handed ir to 001. Hume on the 20th instant, and a general meeting is to be called immediately after. It is expected that some CO to 8l members will bo secured The annual subscription is not to exceed a guinea. L. L. G. Moo -e, driver, Lower Hutt, has sent in his list of assets and liabilities. Hie total debts are set down at £206 2s 7d, whilst the assets are nil. The principal creditors are : — Francis Downer, farmer, Waiwotu, £19 10s j T. P. Coveney, grocer, Wellington, .£25; Voitch & Allan, £27 i Tumor & Co., .£ll f Dr. Tearo, £5; De. Jamoß, £883; Gear Company, £5 5s : Mise Chine, £8; W. J. Moore, .£Bl. The debtor in his written statement says that 12 months ago he decided to enter the firm of Cottrell & Co., oarriers, having reason to believe that the profits of the concern were £600 a yettr net. He paid £50C for tho pa-tnerßbip in the business. The firm oonsißted of George Soruby (who put £550 into it) and the debtor. The bankrupt at first drew £3 per week, and received in that way £80 in all. Business then got bad, and his wife's illness ran him into great expensos, and drained him of ready cash. He then sold out to Soruby for £25, whioh was paid in January, since whioh ho had earned practically nothing. A month ago debtor obtained a situation with G. Cudby, carrier, at 35s per week. He can make no offer. The aotion of his creditors compelled him to seek the protection of the Court. A large crowd attended the promenade display at Te Aro House last ovening. The show of autumn and winter novelties was very fine, and tho whole warehouse was tastefully draped an 3 decorated, while King's string band played a choice programme of music. The gronp of evening and ball dress fabrics was greatly admired, as were also the choice millinery, mantles, and jackets. From 7.30 till 10 o'clock tho stream of visitors never ceased, and it must have been very gratifying to Mr. Smith and his staff of assistants to see their efforts to please sd well rewarded. We have been shown some remarkably fine panoramic views of Wellington, the work of Mr. A. T. St. George, which give an excellent idea of the immense strides the city has made of late years. The views are taken respectively from Mount Victo ia, St. Patrick's College, and. the Post Office tower, and practically embrace the whole of the city, showing all the most important streets and buildings and tho natural surroundings of the city. Amongst the illustrations in to-day's New Zealand Graphic aro some excellent photo views of Napier, including views of the Cathedral, both exterior and interior. AY. P. Shortt sells this Saturday night a consignment of books just landed ex Waihora. The books ore all new and the sale well worth attending. A man milliner is a novelty in "Wellington. He can be found at the business-pUce of Murray and Casey, Cuba-street, in the person of Mr. Arthur Connie, who has had experience in London and Paris, and is now directing the designing of hats and bonnets at the firm's premises. liadieß are urged by advertisement to view his handiwork without being pressed to bay. H. C. Gibbons & Co. havo on exhibition to-day a rare show of apples, including over 30 varieties, each lot being magnificent specimens of their kind. They are all accurately named and contain many of the varieties most suitable for export. An inspection is invited. Benjamin Cohen notifies that he has purchased tho bottling business hitherto conducted by Mr. Bertie, and will continue to carry it on at the premises in Cornhill-street. The order of services at St. Peter's Church for to-morrow is advertised. At the Wesleyan Churches, to-morrow, services will be conducted as follow :— Wesley Church, Taranald-street, 11, Rev. R. J. Murray j 6.30, Rev. AY. Baumber. Molosworth-street, 11, Rev. AY. Baumber ; 6.30. Rev. J. Ward. Trinity Church, Newtown, 11, Rev. J. Word; 6,30, Rev. R. J. Murray. The anniversary services of the Thomdon Wesleyan Church will be held to-morrow, the Rev. AY. Baumber preaching in the morning and the Rer. J. Ward in tho evoning. The annual soiree, and gathering to welcome Messrs.Bnumber and Ward, italics place on Tuesday next. The services in the Primitive Methodist Church, Webb-street, to-morrow, will be conducted by Mr. J. Embury and the Rev. S. Barnett. The other services in the Primitive Methodist churches are advertised. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Terrace, to-morrow, the services will be conducted by Rev, C. S. Ogg, ALA., in the morning and evening. At the Terrace Congregational Church, tomorrow, the services will bo conducted by the Rev. H. AY. J. Miller. At the Courtenay-place Congregational Church, to-morrow, the Rev. B. T. Hallowes will preach in the morning and evening. At the Catholic Apostolic Church, Webb-street* to-morrow evening, the subject of the sermon will be " What is the Catholic Apostolic Church ? " and at the Rechabite Hall, on Friday evening next, the subject will be "The Lord's Ministry Through Men." Lectures in connection with the Forward Movement will be delivered at the Rechabite Hall, Manners-street, to-morrow. Subjects— Morning, " The all-inclusive Character of the Kingdom of God," C. H. Bradbury ; evening, " The Bible in Relation to Social and Economic Problems — Labour," W. A. Evans. A Gospel service will be held in the Hunterstreet Hall at 7.30 to-morrow evening. United open prayer meeting every Friday evening. James Smith did well for his customers at the great drapery sale held in Auckland last week. His two special buyers managed to secure the very cream of the lots out of the £85,000 stock. These bargain lots are now offered for Bale at Te Aro House. James Smith likes to do the thing -well, and in conjunction with this bargain lot sale he offers a bonus discount of 10 per cent, on all bis new winter imports while the sole lasts at Te Aro House. This week some 80 oases of winter dresses, millinery, and mantles have been opened, so that customers at the sale can seoure their now season's purchases and reap the benefit of 2s in the £ discount at Te Aro House. — Adtt. Where has the money gone ? This certainly is a very pertinent question ; but when people find that they get value for their outlay, there is no uncertainty as to what brand they will buy nexttime. The " Matchless " Brand Teas axe growing in public favour daily, and the increase in the demand for them ia notorious. Their fine flavour and exceptionally good qualities are unequalled. — Advt. Recognising the growing demand for a better olass of gun in this market, Messrs. Wilkbs & Field have this season imported a few of W. W. Greener's famous " Foresters ' ' and " Dominion " guns The maker's certificate and paper targets showing the pattern and number of ehota plaoed in a 30in circle by eaoh barrel accompanies each gun. This maker's weapons are too well known to every sportsman to require any comment. They have also a few oopies of W. W. Greener's latest book, •' The Breechloader, and How to Use It," price 2s Gd. As the supply of the above is limited, we would advise oar sporting readers to make an early call. Their stock of guns and sporting goods is, as usual, large and well selected. — Adtt.