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Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 103, 29 October 1900, Page 4

LOCAL jIND GENERAL.. ♦_- Mr. C. H. Mills, M.H.R. for the Wairau, returned to Wellington last night, and was sworn in as a member of the Executive by • the Chief Justice (in his capacity of Deputy-Governor), this morning. Arrangements are being made by a number of Wellington citizens, many of whom went to school in this city with Mr. Mills, to entertain him at dinner in celebration of his election to tin* Ministry. The re-arrangement of portfolios consequent upon the accession of the Hon. C. H. Mills to .the Ministry, is to be as follows : — Mr. Seddon is to be relieved of the Customs Department, and Mr. Ward of the Advances to Settlers an* 1 - Valuation Departments, Mr. Mills taking the three Departments, with the title of Minister for Customs. Messrs. J. Hutcheson and A. R. Atkinson, two. of the members for Wellington City, have decided not to retain the £40 "sessional allowance," which was voted to members in the closing hours of the session. They hold that it was improperly obtained, and will, therefore, pass it through the Bank of New Zealand to the credit of the Consolidated Revenue. Taking early advantage of the legislation passed during the recent session of Parliament, the Onslow Borough Council intends moving, under provisions of the Public Works Act of 1894, in the di•rection of compelling the various local bodies, particularly concerned to contribute towards the cost' of the improve- 1 ment and maintenance of the Hutt-road. The procedure is by way of order-in-Council authorising an estimate to be made of the, cost of the work required, after which the proportion to be paid by each local body has to be fixed by, the Stipendiary Magistrate. Mr. W. H. Field, M.H.R. for Otaki, recently urged the Minister for Lands to acquire some blocks of land at Tawa Flat and Porirua, with the object of cutting them up into sections suitable for occupation by working men. The Minister intends to continue the policy of his predecessor in office in regard to the establishment of workmen's ' homes in close proximity to the large centres of population, and he has arranged to visit Tawa Flat and Porirua this, ,week for the purpose of making & close inspection oi the land brought under his notice by Mr. Field. A private letter, received in Wellington to-day, states that the Hon. John M'Kenzie continues to improve in health and it is believed now that his complete recovery is only a matter of time. The Premier's cruise in the Marlborough Sounds in the Hinemoa terminated yesterday- The trip was an enjoyable one, and Mr. Seddon has returned to Wellington feeling all the better for the outing. The weather was fine overhead throughout the excursion, the only drawback being a heavy wind for a day or two. The Statute Book if ly'oo will be the largest since 1882, and will contain over 700 pages. The statutes of 1882 comprised 980 pages, and tnere^were 690 pages in 1886. Last year 247 pages sufficed for the legislation of the session. It is understood that the senior members for Duned'in and Christchurch intend to exchange platforms before Parliament reassembles— Mr. Millar speaking at Christchurch and Mr. Collins paying a visit to Dunedin. According to the Dunedin Star Mr. Witheford, M.H.R. for Auckland, is disgusted with the late sittings of the House and the failure to carry on the affairs of the country in a business-like manner. He threatens not to put in another session. Mr. H; Chaplin, who was recently dismissed from the Addington Workshops as the result of an enquiry by Mr. Bishop, S.M., appealed against the decision. The Appeal Board, presided over by Judge Ward, having considered the matter, Mr. Chaplin, as the result of its finding, has (says the Christchurch Press) been reinstated in his old position. . * Mr. C. J. Sanderson, who went with the New Zealand forces to South Africa as Veterinary Lieutenant, has been promoted to the rank of captain, and appointed Principal Veterinary Officr to the Transvaal Constabulary. A singular incident occurred at the Waihi goldfield a few days ago. A little boy, five years old, was playing in a paddock when he -suddenly cried out as if hit, and fell down. His mother, on picking him up, found one of his fingers blown off, and the hand shattered. The cause of the injury* is a mystery, but it is conjectured that he was hit by a bullet fired from, some distance. The officers of the Post and Telegraph Department stationed in Wellington are endeavouring to obtain the use of the Government steamer Tutanekai for a day or two's cruise. The Postmaster-General ■(Mr. Ward) has given a promise that he will use his best endeavqurs to induce the Cabinet to grant the privilege. -. Bananas and pine apples have hot hitherto been reckoned amongst the fruits grown' in .New Zealand, but on Saturday last large quantities of these fruits were sold afc auction by Messrs. George Thomas and Co. as products of this colony's territory. The fruits were all grown in New Zealand's lately annexed dependency, the Cook Islands. Very handsome designs for the new railway station at Dunedin have been prepared (says the Star), and as soon as the site has been decided by Cabinet the design to be adopted will be determined by the Hon. Mr. Ward. It is intended to erect a. station to cost £25,000, so that a building to meet the requirements of Dunedin for many years to come is contemplated. Our contemporary's opinion is that the St. Andrew-street site will be chosen. A few days ago a horse suffering from the "Winton disease" was brought to Wellington from Canterbury for treat\ ment by the Chief Government Veterinarian (Mr. Gilruth). The disease is a derangement of the liver,, and affects animals in such a way as to give the impression that thay are under alcoholic influence. ■ The poor brutes become quite drowsy at times, and stumble about much in the same way as a human being does when intoxicated. The horseMn questionwas cured of the disease by Mr. Gilruth four years ago, and under his treatment it is again recovering. * On the occasion of the death of H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Uoburg, the Consul for France expressed to Lord Ranfurly the condolence of the French residents in New Zealand with Her Majesty the Queen. The Count de Courte has now received from the, Acting-Governor (Sir Robert Stout) a copy of a despatch from the 1 Secretary of ocate for the Colonies, stating that this message was laid before the Queen, and that Her Majesty had commanded the Secretary to convey her sincere thanks for their kind expression of sympathy. Some rare bargains con nayr 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. We have also opened several new patterns in linoleum and another lot of hearthrugs, door mats and s!ips, rea.l good value. — George Winder, Furnishing P^partmsnV Man-ners-street.— Advt,