LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 99, 23 October 1897, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following were pi-esent at a djnner given at Government House last evening : — The Hon. Mr. Arkwright, Mrs. Arkwright, and Miis Arkwright, Mr. Justice Conolly, Mr. Justice Denniston and Mrs. Denniston, Mr. Justice Williams, Mrs. Williams and Miss Williams, and Mrs. Rhodes. The tender of Messrs. Paterson & Martin has been accepted for the extensive additions which tha Wellington Woollen Company has decided to make to its warehouse along the Jervois-quay frontage. The new part of the premises will be three stories high, with a basement, and will double the size of the warehouse. The Government has virtually agreed to most of thejesolutions passed by the recent Acclimatisation Conference, and is preparing Bills to give effect to them. In the Banco Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Denniston, argument was taken in a case in which an opinion was sought as to the liability of the liquidators of the Humphry's Gully Gold Mining Company, West Coast, to pay a sum of about £1500 to various persons who had taken up reserved shares under an agreement made some years before the property was purchased by Mr: D. Ziuian. His Honour decided that the purchaser was liable. Sir. R. Stout appeared for the liquidators, and Mr. Gully for Mr. Ziman. j During the hearing of an acclimatisation case in the Magistrate's Court yesterday Mr. Gray, who appeared for the Society, said the tui was now becoming a rare bird, but the rarest of all native game was the huia, there being only one part of this islaud where it could be secured, and that was in the neighbourhood of Hunterville, whence came the birds in question. There was no excuse for shooting these birds, because they were absolutely protected — there was no season in which tbej' might be shot. The society was making every effort to preserve both the tui and the huia. Collectors in foreign countries were making efforts to secure specimens, and Baron Rothschild was known to have had an agent in the colony who was offering as much as £5 per bird for huias. Mr. Easther, the Truant Inspector appointed by the Wanganui Education Board, is apparently determined to justify his appointment. In the Justices' Court at Poxton he procured no less than seven convictions on Thursday against parents whose children did not attend school regularly, and he has declared his intention of visiting \ the town once a fortnight and issuing summonses for non-attendance each week that the average attendance falls short of the requirements of the Act. , Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove will open their theatrical touring season of New Zealand of 1897-8 with the introduction of the English comedy artists Mr. Harry Paulton and Miss Alma Stanley, supported by an excellent company of comedians, and with the first representations in this colony i of two well-known Home successes— the farce-comedies "My Friend from India" and "A Night Out." The Wellington season of twelve nights will commence on Wednesday, 3rd November. The company is already in Auckland. "It is a most disgraceful case. It is a great pity that the boys cannot be' made to feel upon their own bodies the pains inflicted upon the cat," remarked'' Mr. Kenny io.the Magistrate's Court yesterday when rather severely fining three Petone youngsters, two Maoris and a European, who were prosecuted yesterday at the instance of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It appears that around Petone a custom has grown up of " coursing " with cats and dogs, and this case was an endeavour to make such an example as would put a stop to the practice. Two of the lads had taken a worried cat in a bag to the back of the township, and invited other youngsters to the " killing." When the bag was opened and the cat jumped out, the third lad accused struck it with a stick and killed it. Lord Ranfurly's advice given at the annual meeting of the society has quickly and practically borne fruit, and the severity of the fine, together with the energy of both the society and police, should be found the best of" deterrents. Local Orangemen will be interested to hear that Mr. T. J. Beresford, of Christchurch, who was the accredited representative of the Grand Lodge of the Middle Island of New Zealand to the Lodges of the Old Country, which he visited during the Jubilee celebrations, met with a hearty welcome in Ireland, where he was the guest of Dr. Kane during the Grand Lodge sessions, which were presided over by " Johnston of Ballykilbeg." On the 12th July Mr. Beresford was a speaker at an assemblage of 60,000 Orangemen neat 1 Belfast, t mi two days later he was at the meeting of the Trieunial Council at Giasgow, over which Dr. Wallace, of Canada, presided and at which delegates from all the world over were present, and over the whole the Earl of Erne was chosen to govern as Grand Master. Mr. Beresford has just returned to Christchurch, and is the bearer of a reply from the Queen to a loyal address presented from New Zealand Orangemen.

A stowaway on the Warrimoo, from Sydney, who thought he was on his way to Klondyke, was brought up before Mr. Kenny this morning. His total capital was 15s, but the greatest disappointment was that he had struck " the wrong Pole." He was fined £3 ss, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. The purser of the Warrimoo stated that stowing away had again become a common practice. These are the days of the cinematographe, and another instrument of that ilk is shortly to be shown in Wellington. This is the projectoscope, which is said to be Edison's genuine invention: It throws a picture '.12ft by 12ft, and the distressing vibration which usually accompanies the reproduction of living pictures is said to have been obviated to a greater extent than in the other instruments so far seen in the city. With the projectoscope is a duplex concert phonograph, possessing a double diaphragm, which does away with the metallic quality of the reproductions. The management, whioh. has been doing excellent business on its way overland from Auckland, will open in the Exchange Hall on Friday next. There is no falling off in the attendance at the Garrison Band fancy fair in the Skating Rink, which, on the contrary, nightly increases. Very satisfactory work was reported by the stallholders last evening, and the side shows also received an adequate measure of support. The Garrison Band played selections of music of such a character as to increase the regret that circumstances prevent the band being heard as frequently as the public would Uke. :,The management has decided to continue the bazaar until Tuesday evening, when the drawing will definitely take place. The winners in last night's raffles were as follows : — Misses Luke (two prizes), Lamberg, Parker, Mesdames Mackin, Taylor, Messrs. Jones, Bannister, Short, Foley, Lane, Usmar, Grainey, and Deslandes. ,The committee acknowledges with thanks donations of goods and cash from Messrs. Kirkcaldie & Stains, Wiuton & M'Laughlin, Ballinger Bros., S. Rowe & Sons, Mrs. Bristow, A. Compton, N. Nathan R Martin, W. Higginbottom, Innes & Co Christeson, Flockton & Co., H. J Rogers & Co., Prouse Bros., S. S. Dowaes G. Cochrane, L. H. B. Wilson, R. Archibald F. H. Fraser, F. W. Wickens, Turner & Co.! S. Scott, T. Ballinger <fc Co., J. Atkinson. A new departure is to be taken in connection with the opening of the yachting season in Wellington on Saturday, the 13th prox. The members of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club and friends are to be taken across to Day's Bay or Lowry Bay in the s.s. Duchess, and will be entertained . there at afternoon' tea. A brass band will be on board, and will play both going and coming, and also on shore. The yachts will follow the steamer. Each member's ticket will admit two persons. " The Harmonious Cyclists," an entirely .new humorous sketch b} r Mr. H. B. Bridge, will be produced by the lady members of the Wesleyan Literary and Debating Society, at the St. John's Schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, for a charitable object. The dialogue is smartly written and brimful of wit, introducing popular songs, choruses, and recitations, and forms a first-class programme. As the object for which the performance is to be given is a most laudable one it is hoped the general public will respond to the appeal. While business was going on briskly at the Garrison Band Fancy Fair last night, and the crowded gathering was enjoying itself to the utmost, a cry of " Fire " was suddenly raised, causing general consternation. Most of those present made a wild rush for the doors, and for ■ a short time the scene was one of excitement and danger, mothers racing round looking for their ■charges, children screaming* f6r their parents, and men-folk endeavouring to pacify their startled companions. It is marvellous that no one was hurt in the hurry to get outside, for the steps leading into Vivian-street were densely packed by struggling people, intent on self-preservation. It appears that some small boys in playing about the building loosened the strings attached -to the screen above the stage, and brought it into contact with one of the gas jets, with the result that it instantly flared up, setting alight other material in the^ vicinity. Several members of the band, as well as persons in the audience, promptly pulled down and extinguished the burning articles, and so ended the danger. Bandsman Goodchild, who was very prominent in this work, severely burned his left hand ; so also did another young man. To add to the excitement, a man, who had clambered on the rafters to pull away some of the flags, &c, stood upon a temporarily fitted up gaspipe, which gave way beneath his weight and he fell with a crash to the floor. There was a general cry of " Turn out the gas," and this was done after some difficulty, damage being caused to the meter in the operation. The fallen man was carried outside, where it was found that beyond a swollen wrist he had sustained no serious injuries. From the stage, Bandmaster Herd and the members of his band assured the people that there was no further danger, and the musicians ultimately struck up a lively air, which calmed the feelings- of the timorous. The firebells sounded an alarm, and Captain Kem'sley and the Brigade were soon on the spot, but their services were not required. The old proverb that " It is an ill wind that blows nobody good " was exemplified in the band's experience, for on the locality of the fire being known in the city there was quite a rush to the Rink, which helped materially to swell the attendance and the takings. It was, however, some time before busintss resumed its normal course. At a meeting of the Girls' Institute Committee it was resolved — " That in future the committee be known as the Philanthropic Society - } that all subscribers to the extent of 5s and upwards become members of the society ; and that any clergyman willing to assist in the promotion of the Girls' Institute be elected' an hon. member of the Philanthropio.Society." The sum of £1 18s 6d, collected by Mrs. Chandler, Vice-Presi-dent, * was acknowledged by the Hon. Treasurer. It was decided 1 to ask the Government to assist in the establishment of the proposed Girls' Institute. Mr. John Fairchild (son of Captain Fairchild), who served his apprenticeship with Mr. H. Rawson, of Wellington, has passed the Dentists' examination in New Zealand, and intends to go to England to complete his studies. The Hon. Secretaries of the Tallis Trimnell Memorial Committee notify that the donation lists for the fund will be closed on 31st Ootober. The Postal Department has been advised that the Alameda, which left Auckland on 2nd October, arrived at San Francisco on 21st October (due date). Three first-offending drunkards, who were convicted and discharged, and a stowaway, were the only persons brought before Mr. Kenny at the Magistrate's Court this moming. The O'Donnell Mission's work last night consisted of an address to women only, given by Mrs. O'Donnell in the Schoolroom, whilst the Rev. Mr. O'Donnell held an impressive service for men only in Wesley Church. The mission is to continue until Wednesday next. Mr. O'Donnell will occupy the Wesley Church pulpit at both the morning and evening services to-morrow. Mr. H. D. Bell will read a paper before the Southern Cross Society on Monday evening on " The Life and Works of Lord Bacon." Admission will be free. Mr. Bell is well known to be an authority upon the writings of the great Bacon, The Committee will meet at 7.30. ,

, Argument was beard in the Court of Appeal yesterday in the case of Lowndes v. Mitton, an appeal from a decision of Mr. Justice Denniston in respect to the priority of a mortgage executed by Harper and Maude, of Christchurch, on behalf of a client. Messri. H. D. Bell and Fisher (Cuiristchurch) are for the appellant, and Mr. Stringer (of Christchurch) for the respondent. Argument was not conoluded when the Court rose for the day, and the further hearing was deferred until after the disposal of the J. G. Ward case. Mr.-W. May, the diver who came from Sydney and made the descents to the wreck of the Tasmania, writes to us in reference to the contention that the lifeboat supplied to him by the Government, and which had been used by former divers, should have been sufficient for his work. In his opinion, he fays, it was not sufficient, and he should be the best judge of his requirements. As to the statement in one of Captain Fairchild's telegrams that he (May) did not receive proper attention, he says that he could not' possibly have received better attention than he did, and for this he thanks tbe Postal Department. He may have said he was disappointed in not being allowed to have the steamer moored over tbe wreck, aud he cannot see that there would have been any risk in having h\s wish in this respect granted. The statement published that he got to Mr. Rothschild's cabin (or any cabin) and gave an opinion that the box of jewellery must have been swept away, he declares to be erroneous. He never looked fp^ it, and therefore could not have given an " opinion on the point. The special case relating to the Awarua seat, and the Hon. J. G. Ward's right to hdld it, is to come before the full Court of Appeal, consisting of the five Judges, on Monday. Mew*. Theo. Cooper (Auckland) and Skerrett will appear on behalf of Mr. Ward, and Mr. Gully for Mr. Speaker. The delegates from elsewhere who attended the Charitable Aid Conference were entertained at luncheon at Ross's Gardens yesterday by the Wellington representatives, A number of the delegates left by train this morning, intending to visit the various hospitals, &c, on the West Coast as far as New Plymouth, free passes for the railway journey having been placed at their disposal at the instance of the Government. Mr. Justice Edwards has been relieved of the necessity for pronouncing judgment in the claim made by Ruby John for damages for wrongful seiiure by the Customs Department of goods at the time of .the recent raid on various Syrian shops. The Customs Department has compensated the claimant through her solicitor, Mr. T. Young, in settlement of both her action and also the notion contemplated by her husband, Miohuel John, who sought damages for wrongful arrest. Home files just to hand mention the death of Mr. Henry James Cornish, which took place on 30th August at his residence, Thornford, Sberbome, Dorset. Ai a breeder and prize-taker of Jersey cattle in Great Britain for the past 25 yean, Mr. Cornish was well known 'throughout the United Kingdom. For many years past he has exported stock from bis pedigree herd to distant parts of the world, including the United States, South Africa, and New Zealand. Mr. J. R. Cornish, of the Australian Mutual Provident Society's staff in Wellington, is his only brother, but he has other relatives and personal friends in the colony. The yacht racing in Wellington during this summer promises to be very interesting 1 . A very attractive programme is to be prepared. The races for boats of tbe Yacht Clubis second class should be keenly contested, the Commodore (Mr. G. Mcc) having offered a very handsome cup for competition. - Several yachts in the local fleet are undergoing alterations with the object of increasing their speed. Iv Chambers this, morning the Chief Justice heard argument upon a petition filed by Joseph Boler, of Wanganui, asking that a post-nuptial settlement dated 20th May, 1893, in favour of his now divorced wife, arid a mortgage over the Westnxere estate, Wanganui, to secure payment of the money, should be set aside, the mortgage released, and the deeds, Ac, delivered to petitioner; also that he should have tbe custody of the children. Mr. Wilford appeared for the petitioner, Messrs. Campbell and Jellicoe for the respondent, and Mr. Skerrett for the co-respondent Tucker, who is alleged by the petitioner to be responsible for the costs of these proceedings. His Honour, after argument, intimated tbat he did not see what power he had to refuse the petitioner the custody of the children, and a3 regards the other question he would reserve his decision. In connection with the same case Mr. Wilford moved on behalf of Mr. Soler for . leave to file an amended answer to the case pending in the Court of Appeal on the question of the wife's costs. Decision was reserved until the next sitting of the Court in Chambers. An average description given in the Magistrate's Court of " the man who told me,'' according to Mr. Wilford — " He was a man with a black moustache, wearing dark clothes, whom I don't know." The annual meeting of the Thorndon Lawn Tennis Club was held in St. Paul's Schoolroom last night, Mr. R. M. Simpson (President) occupying the chair. The club is in a satisfactory financial position. The building of the new pavilion will be proceeded with at once, and will be completed in about three weeks' time. The courts will be opened this day week. The question at issue between the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners and the Builders and Contractors' Association and others connected with the trade will come before the Conciliation Board on the Ist November. Elsewhere is advertised the programme of an entertainment to be given in connection with St. Francis Xavier's Academy at the Exchange Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next. The performance will include an operetta, a farce, and various vocal and instrumental items. The annual camp of instruction of the Petone Naval Artillery will begin on Mondey evening. Members are notified as to tbe arrangements in another column. Tbe Bisley Team will be entertained at a smoke concert at the Working Men's Club on Monday evening. A notice to the orchestra appears elsewhere. Owing to next Wednesday being the anniversary of the birth of Captain Cook, the Natives' Association will bave an address from Mr. R. Monk, M.H.R., on " Captain Cook and his Connection with New Zealand," in place of the entertainment announced to be provided by Mr. G. E. Smith, which will be postponed until Thursday week. The annual picnic and sports of the Wellington Wharf Employe's' Benefit Society will be held at Mr. Caveihill's grounds, Belmont, on tbe Prince of Wales'? Birthday. The Mitchelltown Brass Band will be in attendance, and favourable arrangements have been made as to train fares and the supply of refreshments. The second pianoforte recital by Mr 9. Alfred Levi is announced to be given in the Art Gallery on Tuesday, 2nd November. From tbe work* of Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Grieg, Weber, Bendel, and Beethoven, Mrs. Levi will select her programme. The concertgiver will have the assistance of Miss Phoebe Parsons and Messrs. S. Dyer and Herbert Spackman. Those footballers who represented Wellington against other provinces last season are requested by advertisement to meet at Kinsey^s studio to-morrow taotning to be photographed* ' '

An interesting feature of our Supplement this week is a letter from our special correspondent in London containing " Miss Colonia's Confidences" on many subjects to her cousins across the sea. About 25 members of Parliament, inoluding the Speaker of the Lower House, made an inspection of the Technical School this morning, and were exceedingly pleased with the arrangements and progress made by the students under Mr. A. D. Riley's control. The Premier is to visit Christchurch during carnival week. . A telephone office has just been opened at Hukanui, in the Wellington district. The hours of attendance are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will be closed on Sundays and holidays, and telegrams will be delivered regularly. The Lady Ranfurly Lodge of Druids was opened last night in the Rechabite Hall under the auspices of the Pacific Lodge. There was a goodly attendance of intending members and visitors. Officers were elected and installed as follows, D.P. Bro. Fletcher and P.D.P. Bro. Johnston acting as installing officers :— P.A., Bro. Elphiok ; A.D., Bro. J. G. Stevens, F. 8., Sister Quarrie; 5.8., Sister Ambrose ; Secretary, Bro. G. Z. Quarrie; F.C., Sister Buck; 5.8., Sister Monro ; Treasurer, Sister King ; Sentinel, Sister Johnston ; Outside Guardian, Bro. J. Harlen. The presiding officers were : — P.D.G.P., Bro. J. Mackay; D.P., Bro. Fletcher; P.A., Bro. R. Flanagan; P.A., Bro. G. Z. Quarrie; M.S., Bro. J. C. Stevens. The tenders received for the ereotion of the new schoolhouse for St. Mark's Church, Sussex-square, were considered by the Building Committee last evening, and referred to the Vestry for acceptance. Mr. John Holmes, Mayor of Onslow, publishes elsewhere a petition urging him to again offer himself, and his own agreement to do so. The Inmnn Dramatic Company concluded its season at the Opera House last evening with a performance of " East Lynne." With reference to certain remarks of the Stipendiary Magistrate in the case of William Crilly heard yesterday as to the evidence of Mr. Lachman, J.P., that gentleman asks us to state that he his specially complained to the Minister of Justice, and asked through him for an explanation and an apology from the presiding Magistrate* The Wellington Baanch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners resolved last evening to strike a local levy of Is per week per member, to date from 19th October, and continue as long as the strike last;}, to assist the English engineers in their present struggle in the eight-hours question. We hate received the following additional sums in aid of Miss Recce -.—Amount already announced, £2 18s 6d ; E.P., 10s ; Evening Post employes, £2 3s ; Mrs. J. Chappel, 7s 6d; total, £5 19s. The full programme of the gymnastic display to be given at the Opera House on the Ist and 2nd November by Mr. Thomas Tankard and the members of the Wellington Physical Training School appears in another column. In consequence of the mass meeting in connection with the Engineers' lock-out j being held to-night, the usual open-air meeting of the Prohibition League will be given *up. In the programme to be played by the Foresters' Band to-morrow afternoon at the Basin Reserve is included, the Washington Post March, which was flayed by the Guards' Band at the Colonial contingent's farewell parade. The current issue of Fair Play contains some interesting matter concerning tbe Premier's little bill, a compliment to Sir R. Stout, &c. „ j Messrs. J. B\ Bethxmo <£ Co. announce that they will sell by public auction on Thursday next, at 2 p.m.. atChomley Lodge, corner of Thorndon-quay and Davis-street, the superior household furniture and appointments, comprising contents of hall, drawing-room, diningr-room, refreshmentroom, ten bedrooms, and kitchen. The furniture will be on view on the morning 1 of sale, and detailed catalogues may be obtained from the auctioneers. As the whole of the articles are nearly new and of good quality, the sale will afford an exceptional opportunity to those wishing to replenish their household furnishings. The same firm also advertise for private sale the balance of the unsold sections in the popular Overton and Seatoun Extension Blocks, Miramar estate, the terms of Bale being exceptionally liberal; also, in the estate of the late Mrs. Catharine Hart, a splendid freehold property in Waripori-street, and they also publish a general list of bargains in landed property. Messrs. A. G. Tame & Co. make several additions to the catalogue of their s<ock sale at Lower Hutt on Tuesday next. They also advertise particular^ of their monthly stock sale at Manukau *to be held on Wednesday, 3rd November, Mr. F. H. Wood advertises bis weekly stock sale to be held at the Taratahi yardH near Carterton, on Tuesday next. The list of entries is an extensive one, embracing 1000 fat ewes and wethers, 300 hoggets. 100 ewes and lambs, 20 good springing heifers, 16 shorthorn heifers in calf, besides pigs and horses. This varied catalogue should atti »"t a large number of buyers. A brake will meet the train from Wellington and return in time to catch the train back. Messrs. Baker Bros, advertise for sale by auction a number of working-men's cottages and other property. Messrs. Harcourt & Co. announce an intended auction sale of books, for which additional entries may be made. They also advertise a sale of freehold property for Friday, sth November— viz., a large section with convenient six-roomed house thereon, built only two years and having a good garden. Owing to the death of two of the proprietors of tbe Melrose Estate and the desire to close up the estate accounts, tbe balance of sections in the block of land known as Melrose, adjoining Newtown Park, are open for private selection. Plans, prices. Ac, can be had on application to Mr. H. M. Hayward, Lyell Bay, or T. Kennedy Macdonald & Co., Limited, Lambton-quay. Two equal undivided fourth shares in valuable farm properties, Porirua, and a firstclass boarding-house in Dannevirke, con^ taining 16 rooms, with nearly half an acre of land, are to be sold by auction on the 22nd November by T. Kennedy Macdonald & Co., Limited. Details are published. 1 Messrs. Inglis Bros, direct attention to the show of Raleigh bicycles at their Willisatreot shop to-night. This machine has been on view during the week, and has received high praise from cyclists and others competent to judge of its merits. The Gas Company advertise a new price list fox the sale of coke. The Collier Cycle Company calls atten- ! tion to it* show of 1898 bicycles, which are now on view at the company's Willis-street rooms. Messrs. Wilkina A Field advertise the Primus cooking stove, and a number of inventions and appliances of interest to householders. Mrs. Weiss, Willis-street, notifies that a fresh shipment of Joseph Soler'e celebrated wines has now arrived. The order of services at St. Peter's Church for to-morrow is advertised. At St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral tomorrow the services will be conducted as advertised. The Key D. O'Donnell will- preach in the Wesley Church, Taranaki-street, to-morro\v morning and evening. The services at Moles-worth-street will be conducted by the Rev. T. F. Jones and Mr. W. C. Burd, and at Trinity Churoh, Newtown, by the Revs. W. Bauniber and A. C. Lawry.

At the Terrace Congregational Church tomorrow, the services will bo conducted in the moining by the Key. W. S. Fernie, intho afternoon by the Eev. G. H. Mann, and m the evening by the Eev. J. R- Glasson. At the Courtenay-place Church the services will be conducted by the Eev. J. E. Glasson in the morning and in the evening by the Rev. W. S. Fernie, and at the Newtown Church by the Eev. E. Walker. The Sunday School anniversary services in connection with the Terraoe Congregational Church will be held to-morrow, and the tea and public meeting on Tuesday. The preachers at the various Primitive Methodist Churohes to-morrow are—Sydneystreet, Eevs. T. A. Pybus and G. H. Mann ; Webb-street, Revs. G. H. Mann and J. Dawson ; Newtown, Eevs. J. Dawson and T. A. Pybus. At the Vivian-streot Baptist Churoh tomorrow the Eev. W. H. Judkins will preach in the morning and evening. Mr. A. F. Turner will preaoh at the Churoh of Christ, Dixon-street, to-morrow evening. The Gospel will be preached in the Herbertstreet Gospel IJall to-morrow evening at 7. The Forward Movement Bervice* for tomorrow are advertised. The subject for to-morrow evening at 132, Adeluide-road, is advertised. Helping Hand Mission services will be conduoted in the Choral Hall, Courtenay-place, to-morrow as advertised. Salvation Army meetings are advertised for to-morrow. Mrs. Harris, the inspirational and trance speaker, will deliver a lecture in the Criterion Theatre to-morrow evening. A holiness convention, conducted by Captain Toomer, is advertised for to-morrow in the Salvation Army Citadel. On Monday the results of the self-denial appeal, so far as the Wellington province is concerned, will be made Known by limelight. Major Birkenshaw will be present; the surrounding corps will also unite for this occasion. IvAdihs will be delighted to know that we are opening another dressmaking room on Ist October to enable us to cope with the work for the coming season. Our new room will be entrusted to Miss Anderson's care, and to announce this is to guarantee perfect fit and latest style to all orders placed in her hands. In Miss Anderson's room dresses will be made from 15b to 19s 6d, and special attention will be devoted to cycling costumes. We have imported a beautiful range of navy serge coatings for the work at Te Aro House. In our first dressmaking rooms Madame De Verney is now open for spring and summer orders. We have many nigh testimonials from our customers expressing their great satisfaction with costumes made by that .talented lady. Our importations of French robes, coatings, lustres, and fancy suitings are the best we have ever been able to show. A full range of Priestly'e serges and coatings now to hand. All orders for patterns to select from will have prompt attention from Te Aro House. — Advt.