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Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 102, 27 October 1900, Page 4

It is the opinion of Mr. H. C. Cameron, Government Inspector of New Zealand Produce in London, that when the Australian butter market opens prices will settle down at rather higher values than were ruling at the end of last month. He does not, however, anticipate such high rates as ruled last year at the opening of the season. There is, he says, every prospect that values foi New Zealand cheese will be firmly maintained during the coming season, and he is of opinion that cheese-making will be move profitable than buttey-making in the colony during the next few months. The promoters of the proposed Prisoners' Aid Society in Wellington have had inquiries • made in Australia, and find that there are similar instances already in existence in most of the colonies. The constitutions of these societies have been received, and at a meeting of the provisional committee held yesterday a subcommitee was formed to draft a constitution to be laid before a public meeting at an early date. ' Ever since 1891 the New Zealanc Amateur .Swimming Association has taken a prominent part in the recognition of heroism in the colony, and it has decided to, .celebrate the inauguration of the twentieth century by instituting a swimmer's. Legion of Heroism. The cross of the legion is to be called "The Governor Grey Cross," in honour of the late Sir George Grey. To settle doubts which 'had been expressed in Christchurch as to whether ot not the Slaughtering and Inspection Bill had been passed, Mr. G. Laurenson, M.H.R., telegraphed this week to the Agricultural Department, who replied that the Bill has been passed, and will come into force on the Ist April. Mr. Alan Saunders, of Christchurch, who went to Capo Colony with one of our Contingents, and since his return has been appointed a military cadet, was in Wellington this week for medical examination, but the doctor to whom he submitted' himself would not pass him as being fit for t the service for at least a month. Mr. Saunders has not yet fully recovered from the effects of the fever he contracted while in South Africa. The contract price of the new Feilding Post Office, for building which Mr. W. Heald's tender has been accepted, is stated by up-country papers at £3075 10s. On this subject, the Manawatu Times remarks : — "Palmerston apparently must put up with the present, shanty, although its telegraphic work exceeds that of two stations like Hawera and Masterton — both of which are provided with up-to-date buildings — pub together. The postponed annual demonstration of the local Friendly Societies in aid of the Friendly Societies' Orphanage will be held to-morrow afternoon, should the weather permit. The various lodges will meet in front of the General Post Office at 2.15 p.m., and after being placed in array by Bro. I. C.ark, Chief Marshal, they will ! march to the Basin Reserve in regalia, ' headed by various bands. The Revs. J. R. Glasson and W. A. Evans will deliver addresses. Some time ago a trial shipment of New Zealand onions was sent to London by Canterbury growers. The results were disappointing, as it was found that the onions were not of the kind most suitable for the Home market. Mr. A. E. G. Rhodes, of Canterbury, has obtained, i through the good offices of Mr. H. C. Cameron, Inspector of New Zealand Produce jn London, a collection of samples of onions recommended by English ap<;nts as best suited for the English iv. ->et. Mr. Rhodes is also getting out a cuaatity of onion seed for distribution in Canterbury. A troublesome slime has covered the surface of Blind Bay since the early part of September, and has proved very destructive to the fish, as well as stopping trawling operations, seriously inconveniencing the fishermen, and "even obstructing steamers. When steaming I through the bay a day of two ago the s.s. Waverley, with a clean 'bottom, could only register about six knots an hour. Captain Vickerman, captain of the vessel, collected a quantity of the slime, and has brought it to Wenmgton for the Marine Department. The unwelcome stuff -has put in an appearance in other parts of the coast of, the South Island. As a result of the recent meetings and polling in connection with the proposals of the Melrose Borough Council, Councillor Shepherd, who sits for the Kilbirnie Ward, is sending the following letter to the Mayor of the Borough : — "I hereby resign my Councillorship. My reason for so doing it is because I feel that my - position has become untenable on account of the opposition shown to all the Council's proposals by the Kilbimie ratepayers, whom I am supposed to represent on the Council. Also, I personally feel the direct v«ie ot censure passed upon. Councillors at the poll (especially in that for offices), which 1 am unable to accept otherwise than as one of no-confidence without questioning the intelligence of th.B ratepayers." Commenting upon the Forty - pounds Vote, the Thames Advertiser, a Government supporter, says: — "Ministers and members have both shown a desire to be good to themselves at the country's expense. In this general salary-raising job Ministers , have shown a c feather our nests * and ' milk the cow ' tendency that will not make tho name of Seddon smell any sweeter in the nostrils of the electors The, questionable; procedure whereby members, at the eleventh hour, voted themselves £40 each more than the land allows them, is a flagrant piece of business. Whitaer shall such mutton-loving shepherds lead their sheep? Surely to the shambles." The necessity for a casual ward in connection with the Ohiro Benevolent Home ha-3 forced itself upon the Trustees. Hitherto the practice has been eithei to send applicants for casual relief to the Salvation Army Workingmen's Hotel or to provide temporary shelter in a building in the grounds attached to the Home. Messrs. Baylis and Robertson and the Rev.. W. A. Evans are enquiring on behalf t>i the Trustees as to a suitable site for tho casual ward and the probable cost of carrying the idea into effect. They will in due course report to the Trustees. The Heme was inspected by the Trustees yesterday, and satisfaction was expressed with its condition and management. The drainage system is to be brought into line with the requirements of the city sanitation regulations. The weekly meeting of the Trades and j Labour Council was held last night, Mr. i A. H. Cooper presiding. Reports were received from the Organising Committee^ in regard to tho organisation of several now unions, which the Council has in hand. A special committee, which had been appointed to report on various changos latoly made in the working of the city tramways, submitted its report. After considerable discussion, action was, deferred. Dissatisfaction was expressed by the delegates of the Butchers' Union at tho hours worked in some of the local shops, and the Council decided to enquire into the matter, A remarkable illustration of the progress of the cycling trade is manifest in the shipments, ex Cereda and Whakatane, of accessories and sundries (especially acetylene gns lnmns) now on view at the Bicycle Depot, 8, -ustoinhouse-quay. Jenkinson aud Co., Limited. — Advt,