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Evening Post, Volume LXI, Issue 87, 15 April 1901, Page 4

It was resolved by the Onslow Borough Council, which met on Saturday night, to object to the payment of l-48th part of £15,000 demanded as the Council's quota to the cost of construction of the proposed new bridge at the Hutt. As the outcome of a motion by Councillor Trant to obtain an estimate of the cost of extending the area of electric lighting in the borough, it waF decided to appoint a committee to consult with the Council's solicitor, with a view to entering into an agreement with the Electric. Lighting Syndicate for such an extension. The question of repairs to the road near the Khandallah Hall was referred to a committee. The Council decided to inspect the road, on Major Dean's property at Crofton, having in view a proposed exchange and deviation. It was decided, after consideration, to communicate with the CouncilV ranger, with a view to guarding against a repetition of certain grounds of complaint. Accounts to the extent of £77 were passed for payment. At this meeting, Councillor A. O'Donahoo took his seat as Councillor for North Ward. An unusual number of charges of drunkenness came before Dr. M'Arthur, S.M., this morning. Two first offender, who did not appear, were fined 7s with costs, ss ; a first-offender, who put in an appearance with a sorely battered visage, was ordered to pay 21s medical expenses ; a fourth, a cripple, wag convicted and discharged. Jas. Melwood, or .a 'charge 6f drunkenness, was' fined ss, in default 48 hours' imprisonment. On a charge of theft from the City Hotel of clothing, valued at £11 10s j the property of Robert J. Cote; ' the same accused pleaded Not Guilty. He was remanded to the 19th inst. Jas. Payne, who had been found wandering around Cuba-street in a lady's- dressing-gown, was charged -with drunkenness, and remanded for a week for medical treatment. At Mount Cook Police Station, Mr. R. Ayres, J.P., dealt with two first offenders. Of fire alarms, "E. D. G." writes: — " Sir — Will you allow me space to, inform your correspondent 'Reader' that the only persons I have heard of who are in the, habit of going to bed with their boots on are those who would be in such a condition as to be of little use in calling up the Fire Brigade, should occasion arise." The Chief Justice this morning granted an application mode by Mr. Luckle that a will case, Wilkie (of NelsonJ v. Moore and others, be heard next Monday. Dr. M'Arthur, S.M., gave judgment this' morning in the c&ie lately brought against Wm. Jas. Hanlon, for having travelled on 26th December on the mail train from Wairarapa, without having taken out the proper ticket — only an excursion ticket. Dr. M'Arthur held that want of knowledge of breach of the regulations was not a sufficient defence. While he held that there was no evidence oi intent to defraud, he' convicted defendant, and ordered him to pay 7s fare, and a fine of £1, with costs, £1 12s. The similar cases of Joseph H. Wagg and Robert H. Johnston were dealt with in the same way. In each case the alternative information lodged was withdrawn. Mr. Myers appeared for the Railway Department. The Greymouth residents who lately petitioned the Union Steam Ship Company with the view of getting the Mapourika retained in the West Coast trade have received a reply to following effect : "We have advised our agents that the Board of Directors is not unfavourable to the steamer -being continued in the Wellington-West Coast trade, for which she was originally designed. There will, however, necessarily be a break in her work, as it is necessary for her to relieve some of the other steamers of th« fleet^ before re-entering the trade. We are pleased to know that the ship and her officers favourably impress passengers. (Signed) C. Holdsworth, General Manager." . A wedding of Wellington interest was celebrated at Bishopdale, Nelson, last Wednesday, when Mr. F. Zohrab, of this city, was married to Miss Blanche Mabin, of Nelson. The service was performed by the Rev. J. Kempthorne. The bride wore a pretty dress of white surah trjmmed with pearl passementerie with transparent yoke and Bleeves. She carried a lovely shower bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern, and was given away by her brother, Mr. E. Mabin. The bridesmaid was Miss Lucy Gibbs, who wore dainty white muslin trimmed with lace and insertion, and large white hat. Mi\ W. H. Rose, of Wellington, acted as bast man. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mrs. Gibbs, Nile-street. Mr. and Mrs: Zohfab are spending their honeymoon on the West Coast. . Th© exports of frozen meat from the colony last month consisted of 28,258cwt beef, valued at £32,337 ; 130,964cwt mutton, valued at £139,074; and 71,738cwt lamb, valued at £105,302, or a total value of £276,713, against £193,813 for the corresponding month of last year. An election of members of the Timar l Harbour Board was held at the end of last week. The old Board members submitted themselves to the ratepayers upon their policy of day labour as against contracts for the carrying out of harbour works. Every member found an opponent, and great interest was taken in the election in town and country. Tha result was heavy polling, and a decided win for the Old Board, every member being re-elected. The Eight Hour Federated Union will hold its monthly meeting at the Trades Hall this evening. The meeting of the Loyal Britannia Lodge o£ Oddfellows to be held to-nignt is the regular fortnightly meeting. A proposal is afoot for the formation of a Ladies' Musical Union, with flerr Hoppe as conductor. A preliminary meeting of those interested will be held at the Dresden Rooms on Wednesday afternoon. To ladies using lace for trimming underclothing and skirts it will be interesting to know that O. Smith, the Cafth Draper, Cuba-street, has just received direct from the makers a case of Torchon fuid Valenciennes laces of extraordinary valpe. These goods are to be sold at from Is to 5s lid the dozen yatds. — Advt. I Says O. Smith: — Blankets are sure to be wanted by most people, and I would Kke to tell you at onco that I plaoed my blanket order both with English and colonial makers at such a figure that I Bhall . sell you single bed English blanket* at 6s lid to 15s 6d the pair ; single bed colonial, 15b 6d pair ; double bed English, 10a 6d to 27s 6d pair ; double bed colonial, 27a 6d pair. Natural and imitation colonial flannels, Al value. — Advt. A lovely selection of down quilts jtmfc marked off at O. Smith's. Secure warmth | and comfort at the lowest cost by securing one at once. — Advt. For new cycles and best repairs try Oates, Lowry, and 00., Zealandia Cycle Works, Cuba-street; retißonable rate*.— Arlvfc. _______________ PRICE LIST. Wai'doll's provisions— Finest Factory Butter, "Champion" brand, lid por lb ; best Cheese, mild flavour, 7d per lb ; Canterbury Hams, B.j.d por lb : Canterbury Bacon (in sides), 6»id per lb. Quality guaranteed. Goods delivered in oity and | suburbs daily. Prico-list on application at WartteH's. Willis-street.— Advt. '