The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Tunbridge) returned to Wellington this morning after a visit of inspection in the Bay of P.enty, Poveaiy Bay, and Auckland "districts. Mr. Tunbridge informs us that he finds that members of the Force under his control are almost unanimous in approving of the Police Provident Fund Act, and nearly all of them are applying to bo allowed to avail themselves of its provisions. The Act will come into force next Friday, Ist December. Under the Public Health Act, Martinborough, has been for some years includtd in the Featherstoti vaccination district. Fiom the 20th inst. the districts have been separated. This evening tbe Wesleyon Orchestral Society gives its fourth annual concert in the Wesley Hall, Taranaki-street. The prices, which are popular, are advertised in another column. The society is irequently in denumd for charitable and other purposes, and always gives its services gratuitously, relying on the annual concert for funds. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the house will be full. The Rev. W. Fell, who owns land on Wellington-terrace through which it is proposed to take the High Levels Tramway, has raised further objection to the taking of the line across his property on the ground that the company has not made a sufficiently detailed plan nor given a full deecriptiori of the subsoil. The company is taking steps to overcome the ob- v jection in a friendly, manner, and it is" expected that the Orler-in-Council proclaimiLng that the -land required for the tramway has been taken in the usual way will bet issued early next week. Mr. Judkins invites all Temperance friends who are willing to serve the cause during the next few days to communicate with him at the Alliance office. In another column Mrs. Adelene Izett publishes the programme o- her elocutionary recital to be given in vie Choral Hall to-night. The onnaial business meeting of the Froebel Society will be held at the Education Board Buildings to-morrow moraine at 10 o'clock. Applications are invited by the Marine Department for the office of Inspector of Machinery and Engineer Surveyor. "The one half of the world does not know how the other half lives." B,lack Swanf Butter is a factor in all cases. — A*dvt. ' "My Favourite" Table Jellies and Jelly Powders are made on scientific principles with wholesome and nutritious ingredients. An absolute luxury. — Advt. Lawson's Liqueur Whi^F is undoubtedly the purest spirit distilled, and the increasing demand for it proves that it is appreciated at its full value. In black bottles with red seal. Ask for it, and use it. — Advt. In another column Messrs. Wilkins and Field draw attention to a list of garden tools which have just arrived ex Kumara and Wakanui, and which they are offering at exceptionally cheap prices. * Messrs. Wardell Bros, call attention to their supply of new season's fruits, landed Specially for the Christmas season, and all in first-class condition. Confectionery, Peek, Frean and CB.'s noted biscuits, and English plum puddings are in the list published. Mr. E. Pearce, of the Boot Arcade, Cubastreet and Lambton-quay, is showing a fine stock of English and American goods jusb Opened up. Bedrock prices are premised. To-morrow's New Zealand Graphic will oontain illustrations in connection with the Now Zealand contingent. Further special shipments of tho Christmas number have been received, and are just in time for tomorrow's 'Frisoo mail. This week's Canterbury Timeß contains ' pictures illustrative of the departure of the New Zealand contingent. Copies of the Christmas number will be obtainable outside the G.P.O. to-morrow for the 'Frisco mail, as well as from all booksellers. In our Wanted column R. Hannah and Co., of Lambton-quay and Cuba-street, advertise a few of the prices ruling at their establishments to-morrow and next week for seasonable boots and shoes'. Mr. Joh. E. Lindberg, the Cheap Draper, Cuba-street, announces numerous fresh oargains cheaper than ever for to-morrow. From 6th February a preparatory class for boys #ill be opened in connection with Miss Swainson's school. The boys' class, for which a specially-qualified teacher has been engaged, will be kept separate from the girls' school. As .usual, an electric light display will be made at The New House this evening, when fancy straw hats, muslins, piques, and white lace curtains will be shown. Special attention is drawn tb the fancy straws. The excursion steamer Duchess will run to Day's Bay to-morrow and Sunday mornings and afternoons at the usual hours. The hour of departure from the Bay on Saturday afternoon will be 5.30 p.m. The German Band will play selections in the grounds on Sunday afternoon. Messrs. Casey and Co., cash drapers, of Cuba-street, advertise special lines in up-to-date drapery and costumes, trimmed sailor hats, and hosiery. Messrs. Side> and Co. will sell to-mor-row, horse, trap, and harness, furniture, and personal ettects in their rooms, Man-ners-street, at 2 o'clock. Messrs. TaJne, Heigh and Co. will sell at their horso bazaar, Harris-street, to-mor-row, at 2 o'clock, harness horses, hacks, traps, and harness ; also, without reserve, a quantity of damaged chaff. On Thursday, at the Lower Hutt, they sell dairy cattle, etc., and they ask sellers to note that they will hare buyers for young cattle, pigs, and poultry.
Householders will find it to be to their advantage to purchase their groceries from Y7nrdell Bros., Willis-street. Tae teas sold are selected with the utmost care, so that the most delicate palate cannot find cause to be offended. The Orient and Matchless brands are unequalled for strength and flavour. Hams and bacon are cured in their own factory in Ohrißtehurch, 'under tho direct supervision of tho heads of the firm; each side and ham is guaranteed grain fed. Amoug the 1001 items which are included in a grocer's stock we would draw attention to our stock of Peek Froan's English biscuits ; a large consignment just arrived. Our stock of tinned goods is too numerous to dwell on each line separately. Inspection invited. Prices will bo found right at Wardell Bros, and Oo.'s, Willis-fitreo..— Advfc.
The man who whispers dowu a W«H, About tho goods ho had to st>U» Won't reap the golden gla*m»n£ aoU»W, Liko ono who climbs a tree »n« h©ll»W » Tho man that lot's a cough *lott*s That wears him down to «k\u *ttd b(»M| Won't be in health co »ou«td %ttd NN» t A.s he who takes Wood*' Omt i\**>%mi»t Cure.— Advt.
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Evening Post, Volume LVIII, Issue 126, 24 November 1899, Page 4
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