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

The new churchroom at Brooklyn, which is to be opened to-morrow afternoon, was built by Mr. James in accordT nC V V ii th <the dcsi S ns of Messrs. Thos. lurnbull & Son, and provides seating accommodation for about three hundred persons, besides the necessary ante-rooms, porch, etc. The large striking clock which was formerly in use in the old W>. 1 eter s Church has been placed in the north end of the building, and will be a boon to the residents of the district. At the inaugural 'service to be held to-morrow afc .,? the Yen - Archdeacon EWourb will officiate, assisted by the Rev G V Davys. Dr. Fyffe will preside ' at ' the organ, and several members of St. Peter's!! choir will assist. A special colleciion will be taken up in aid of the building fund A conversazione will be held on Tuesday evening. A capital programme has been prepared, particulars of which appear ia our advertising columns. The following were the successful can-, didates at the last examination of the Cit\J and Guilds of London Institute : —Prehi minary examination in electric lighting-4 Passes: Robert Miller, Wm. M'LauehJ lan, George Lauchlan, Henry Roy. Tele* graphy — First class pass (honours graded . —Louis- T. Reichel. Electric light and/ power — Second class passes (ordinary grade), George Laucluan and Henry Roy,! Principles of plumbing— First class pass (ordinary grade), Albert G. Larsen ; second class pass (ordinary grade), Alexander Forbes. Plumbers' work— Second class pass (honours grade), Chas. T. Haynes; Second class passes (ordinary grade), Herbert F. Allen and Robert E. Jones. Carpentry and Joinery— Second class pass (ordinary grade), James Hop- f wood. There is every prospect now (the Nelson Mail states) of the chrome mines at the Croiselles- becoming of very great value indeed. Some time ago it was decided to drive underneath the original workings on the outcrop. Last week Mr. George Miller, who is in charge, camei upon the chrome in this drive, proving conclusively the continuity of the deposits and the accuracy of the assumption that the mineral existed in great abundance. Owing to the weather the construction of the aerial tramway has been considerably delayed, only seventeen working days having been practicable since the material was landed. The work will be pushed on, however, and when completed it will be possible to convey to the beach from the hill a ton an hour. Altogether the prospects at the Croiselles chrome mine are very bright. It has been noted as heing remarkable that the name of Captain Russell does not appear in the division lists on the notorious " Forty-pounds Steal." Rumours have been current that the Leader of the 0~-osition was absent of set purpose—, viz., because he was favourable to the proposal. The Wellington correspondent of the New Zealand Herald, however, says he has the best authority for stating that these rumours are absolutely withI out foundation. The facts are that the | additional allowance to members name on at 5 o'clock in the morning. There was no sign of the Supplementary Esti~~ mates at 3 o'clock, and Captain. Russell wailed in the House until half-past 3, . when he went home, to bed, under the impression that the Supplementary Estimates would not be rushed through as they were. Had he been in the House he would have protested to the utmost against voting public money in the way that this thing was done. He felt, how* ever, tha^ there was little use in protests to restrain the Premier in making any proposal he determined upon. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Wellington Horticultural and Florists* Society -was held at the Trocadero last night, Mr. J. J. Kerslake in the chaii. The schedule for tho coming seaSon was revised and finally adopted, a number of new and attractive classes being added. As funds are required very urgently, the Secretary was instructed to get in all subscriptions, which may, be paid either to him or any member of <he committee. Owing to the prevalence of swine fever in the Auckland district, nearly all the pigs sent into the auction rooms one day last week (according to the Auckland Herald) were condemned and their sale disallowed by tho stock inspector. The annual concert in aid of the pri^e fund of the Pabautanui public school • consisted of songs, recitations, and dialogues by liie children attending the school, and did credit to them and their teacher, Miss Feist, who has only been in charge of the school a few weeks. The singing by Master H. Gestro of ' Harbour Lights*' and by all the pupils of "Rule Britannia" were amongst the most successful items. Of the others, "Zealandia," "Crowning of tha Queen of May," and " The Rainbow," were perhaps the best. The programme concluded with the singing of the uew anthem, "God Save New Zealand," the audience joining in the xefnfin. In connection with the examination held by the Wellingtqn Shorthand Writers' Association on 28th July last, the following special certificates have been received from Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Bath .-—Misses R. Falconei and I. O'Galligan, 160 words per minute; Mr. C. Melville, 160 words; Miss A. L. Howard, 130 words ; Miss A. Greenwood and Mr. S. Macaligter, 120 words ; 'Miss B. Drury, 110 words; Misses* M. Tunbridge and & Carstens, 100 words; Misses A. Sinnet and E. M. Moginia and Mr. P. G. M'Govern, 80 words. According to the Pahiatua Herald, a strike of co-operative men on the Makuri side of the Makuri-Pongaroa road has occurred. Rumour hath it that this is in consequence of' unpleasantness on the works. The Council of the Thames School of Mines has sent a letter ot condolence to Mrs. W. Skey, widow ot the late Colonial Analyst. In the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M., Nicholas Crawford was sentenced to one month's imprisonment as a ' habitual drunkand, and two months for having assaulted a constable in the execution of his duty, Frederick Arnold was nned 103 ft for drunkenness, with the option ot forty ■ eight hours imprisonment. James Reeves Harris, for gross indecency before children was sentenced to twelve months' hard labour. John" Kean was remanded to Hastings on a- charge of having deserted his wife at Hastings, and was allowed bail— himself in £50, and two 'sureties of £25. The shareholders of the Commercial Trust and Loan Company of Wellington are notified elsewhere as to date and place where the dividend aow due will be payable. The ladies of St. James's Church, Newtown, intend holding their annual sale of work next Thursday aud Friday. Lady Stout will open the sale on Thursday f afternoon. The Wellington Rowing Club will hold its annual picnic and presentation of prizes at Day's Bay on Saturday next. Some rare bargains can now be had in sateen and repp cretonnes, art muslins, and prints in great variety. We have just opened a very choice selection, and the prices are really very low. }Ye have also opened several new patterns in linoleum and another lot of hearthrugs, door mats and slips, real good value.-— George Winder, Furnishing Department, Man* n'ers-»treet.—Advt»