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Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 120, 17 November 1900, Page 5

Negotiations have been in progress during the past six mouths between the locul Saddle, .Harness, Collar, Bridle, and Bag Makers' Union and the Master Saddlers' Society, with a view of settling a dispute as wages and conditions of labour. It was thought that the matter would be amicably settled this week. In fact, a meeting of the masters' society, which comprises eight out of the ten employers of "the city) was "held, at which the following resolution was submitted :*— "'J. hat this " society accepts the proposed agreement as a basis of settlement; that <-a,Q Board of Conciliation be asked to attach the other employers in tne city and industrial district oi Wellington, and to lix a date tor the agreement to come into operation ; and this society pledges itself to sign the agreement." When the motion was put to the meeting, however, the* proposer and seconder and another master refused to support it. The cpnsequence is that the society could not deal with the matter. But the employers favourable to a settlement individually signed the union's agreement, and two masters outside the society also signed. The Wellington employers signing we agreement are— Messis. W. Wiggins, A. Dempsey, W. A. Worth, F. W. Butler, J. Roussell, W. Ramsay, and H. Savage. On behalf of the employees' union the agreement is signed by Mr. G. C. Palmer (President) and Mr. James Lord -(Secretary). The three employers who declined to sign are to be brought before the Conciliation Board. A man named Colward Tonkin, who .was',, admitted, .into the Hospital a few days ago suffering from injured ribs-, died this morning. Mr. J. Kays, ActingCoronerj has decided that an inquest is unnecessary. The Auckland Fruitgrowers' Union, at its annual conference, dealt with the * question of New Zealand grape wines, which it desires to keep outside the scope of the Licensing Act. It intends to suggest to the Government that' the industry should be encouraged by special legislation, either removing ib from the operation of the Act or by granting special licenses for the sale of wine to any respectable wine manufacturer, cafe, or storekeeper. Further, the Union will ask that in the event of Prohibition being carried, it shaJl not extend to nor 'include New Zealand wines. A new departure in the raising of pigs is being tried (says the Wyndham Herald) in connection with the Mataura Island Dairy Factory. The piggeries are being run on co-operative linos, and each supplier has the right to put in one pig for every seven gallons of milk supplied by him to the factory. Those who do not pub in pigs may sell their" whey to others who will do so. The number forward at present indicates that the suppliers are going to take full advantage of their right to put pigs in. Mr. Jorgensen, one of the candidates ' for the vacant Kilbirnie Ward seat in i-e Melrose Borough Council, will address a meeting at Heginbotham's Hall on • Monday evening. A fall of earth in a tunnel in a West Coast mine, a few days ago caused a man named Stewart to be buried up to the neck in debris. Luckily one hand was free and ho was able to ke,ep his mouth and nostrils clear. A relief party worked away for some time, but could not get Stewart tfear, and sent to town for a hose and air pump, in the meantime handing some spirits to the imprisoned man, Ultimately h^ was got out saf.ely. An interesting relic of the Maori War of 1860 has been literally unearthed at New Plymouth in the course of an excavation in Robe-street to obtain access to the' ba'6k "part 'of Major Ellis's Residence. Anyone visiting the spot will plainly see the lines of the* deep trench which was excavated for the protection of the town from the assaults of the. rebel Maoris. The lines are (says the Taranaki News) as distinct as if traced on paper. A somewhat curious case came before Mr. District Judge Kettle in the District Court, Wanganui, the other day. A bankrupt filed in March, 1,895, with liabilities amounting to £550 odd and assets nil. Only sbme of the creditors sent in their proofs of debt, those who neglected ■to do so being evidently of opinion that" it was needless to go to the trouble ,of proving ur an estate where the assets were nil. In August last the bankrupt, who was, and is still, undischarged, became entitled to, and actually received most unexpectedly, a legacy of some £3000. Those creditors who had not proved at once became very active, and they have asked the Court to allow them to prove, notwithstanding the delay that has taken place. , Section 100 of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, says that every creditor shall prove his debt as soon as may be after ad judication, ' and , sub-sec-tion 9 of the same section says that no proof shall be admitted or amended after the expiration of two months from the date of the adjudication, except under special circumstances approved by the Assignee or by the Court, as sufficient to justify delay. The Question in the case was Vhether the applicants had established such "special circumstances." His Honour reserved his decision to enable him to look Into the papers and authorities, etc. , / If the weather is fine, a church parade !>f the Petone Navals will be held to-mor-row morning^ The corps will parade at the Petone Railway Station at 10.45. It is told in tho trade that C. Smith ib soiling the best all-wool tweed suit to measure for 37s 6d that had ever been Dfforod in the colony, and the better suits at 45a, 55a, and three guineas are equally ?ood value. Patterns and measurement torm on application. — Advt. It is told in the trade that C. Smith, the Cash Draper and Clothier, Cuba-street, is selling floorcloths, linoleums, carpets, and lace curtains cheaper than any other house in Wellington. Do not bo satisfied with what you hear, but go and see for yourself.— Advt. It is told in tho trade that if you want a good article cheap it is O. Smith, the Cash Draper and Clothier, Cuba-street, that can serve you best. ' There are about 200 sample sunshades (some of them beautiful goods in lace and silk) being sold at from 2s lid to 17s 6d.— Advt. Messrß. Lonsby and Isaac, boot importers and manufacturers, notify the opening of their third branch shop at 45, Cuba-street, where a largo stock or well-assorted boots and shoes is always to be had at prices to suit all classes. Revolving window sashes are advertised in another column, and their advantages set forth. A working specimen can be seen on the premises of Mr. Flyger, buildeif, Cuba-street. The Wanganui Settlers' River Steam Ship Company, Limited, calls special attention ■ to , the reduced fare to Pipiriki, which is now brought down to tho equivalent of a small cab-faro. The company's steamer tho Aotoa carries a steward who has been trained in ocean liners. Passengers can secure first, rate accommodation at Pipiriki by wiring for passages to C. F. Millward, Wanganui. Messrs. Edwaid Reovos and Co. report a brisk week in their land department. They hayo numerous enquiries for small cottago properties. The firm has some speculations to offer in building sites and houso properties. Mr. G. A. Hurley inserts a solected list of properties for sale. Ho has a buyer for a general Btoro or produce business up to £'4000. Messrs. Turnbull and Watkins advertise an extensive list of city and suburban properties for sale selected from their Pro« petty and Investment Index, which can be obtained free on application of by post.