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Evening Post, Volume LXII, Issue 128, 26 November 1901, Page 4

" Holidays are too freely made in Wellington," is one of the grievances of the Painters' and Decorators' Union, now before the Arbitration Court. Mr. S. Brown pointed out to-day that every union asked for holidays. Mr. Coles (for I the union) said the object of the demand was not holidays, but the regulation of holidays. His union asked for only four. A discussion upon the condition of the Kilbirnie baths took place at the meeting of residents held in Heginbotham's Hall last night. One of the residents complained that the baths were utterly neglected, and laid the blame at the door of the trustees. Members of the board of trustees which has the park and baths in its keeping replied to this charge to the effect that the residents of Kilbirnie had been very apathetic in their attitude with regard to the reserve, and the trustees had pad neither funds nor lpcal stimulus to better the condition of affairs. The general opinion seemed to be that the baths were a failure mainly because they were in the wrong position. Mr. O. Crawford, whose father had presented the reserve to Kilbirnie, said its management was a scandal, and further injustice was done by the local body levying rates upon it. The sooner it was conveyed to the local body the better for the district, for it could not be kept in worse condition than it was under the present management. Ultimately, it was deoided that the trustees and the Kilbirnie Ward members of the Melrose Borough Council should meet and decide as to the best plan to adopt for the future management of the park and baths. The attention of the generous-minded members of the community is drawn to the fact that Ohristmastide is fast approaching, and that donations towards a fund for providing a few luxuries and minor festivities for brightening the lot of the sick in the hospital will be thankfully received by the Secretary of that institution. A fact of law that was pointed out by the Arbitration Court during the hearing of the ,'northern miners' dispute was again remarked on in the course of this morning's proceedings in the painters and decorators' dispute. The President (Mr. Justice Cooper) said there was no need to make provision in the award for paymen of wages in cash, as under the Workmen's Wages Act the worker could claim cash payment, and could be compelled to receive cheques only by' agreement to do so. If such a cheque was dishonoured, the worker was entitled both to the amount and to damages. Mr. Coles said the matter affected some of the country employers. The town employers already paid in cash. Judgments for plaintiffs were given as follows in the Magistrate's Court to-day. Robt. Kilpatrick v. James Gardner, £1 Is sd ; Henry Fielder v. Susan Jones, £4 14s 6d ; Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. v. Louis Brogan, £16 16s 6d; R. Fletcher and Co. v. W. Wise, £8 13s; same v. P. Carnie, £4 5s 9d ; Wilkins and Field v. Amelia C. Young, £1 7s 6d ; Geo. R. Wilton v. J. Jamieson, claim for for possession ; Robert Hardie v. J. T. , Macey and M. Macey, £2 17s 6d, being amount paid into Court on a. claim of £21 4s 4d on account of a i building contract. In the case of Lily i Moore v. Joseph Burke, a claim of £50, i value of jewellery taken out of pawn I by defendant, or tho return of the jewellery, judgment was given for plaintiff. In a counterclaim by Burke for £25 10s 6d, money advanced on behalf of Moore, judgment was given for him for £13 2s od. Burke was nonsuited on the other items of the counterclaim. The Cromwell Argus has been informed on r what ifc states to be good authority that the Otago Central railway will be j opened as far as Blackstone Hill early | next month, and this will then be the ! nearest point from which the wagoners \ can get their up-country loading. Black- ! stone Hill is likely to be the terminus 1 for a year or two, as the section between it and Blacks presents many difficulties. , A somewhat remarkable storm appears to have occurred on Sunday morning over the stretch of country between Pahaul tanui and Judgeford. Mr. 'James Pearce, | a well-known settler, living just outside I Judgeford, informs us that about 11 ! o'clock on Sunday heavy thunder rever- ! berated in the air, and was followed by a tremendous downfall of hailstone? ' about the size of ordinary marbles, each apparently encased with snow. In a quarter of an .hour they covered the ground to a depth of about 2in, and banked up against some of the buildings for about 2ft. All the youth of the countryside turned out for snow-balling, and kindred winter pursuits. There was hardly any wind at the time, and as fas as Mr. Pearce could learn no damage was done. The storm area appeared to I be confined to a stretch of about two ! miles of country, and passed from south to north. After the snow and hail had thawed, Mr. Pearce, who records the rainfall for the Meteorological Department, found that 0.35 in had been registered. The hills remained white for i some time afterwards, and presented a very beautiful appearance under the rays of the afternoon sun. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Britannia Lodge of Oddfellows was held last night, Biro. Paimer, N.G., presiding. Three candidates were- initiated. It was decided that the quarterly summoned meeting be held on the set night. .Nominations were taken as follows: — ForN.G., Brp. Snell, P.G. ; forV.G., Utob. Martin, J. Chessman, and F. O'Con nell. The resignation of the delegate to the Friendly Societies' Council and Jubilee Orphanage Committee was held over- till next lodge night. A notice of motion was given by Bro. Jordan, P.P.G.M. as to rule 77. 'Oates, Lowry and Co., of Cuba-street, are now showing a full stock of B.S.A. I Atalanta Cycles. Easy terms arranged. —Advfc. To wWoh hfTrepl'ed probably it would. He meant that Defiance Bntter would take precedence before all others owing to its excellent taste. — Advt. You can cet them at C. Smith's. Ladies' Print Overalls with sleeves, 6/6 ; Dorothy Pinafores, 2/11 to 5/6; Wliite Apron 8 trimmed embroidery and lace, 9d to 6/6 ; Infants' ■and Children's Pinafores. 9d to 7/6.— Advt. You can get it at O. Smith's. Plain, Black, and Figured Lustres, 7/6 to 40/- the dress ; Cream Figured Lustres. 10/6 to 17/6 the dress ; Cream Plain Lustres, 9/6 to 17/ dress; Black and Navy Costume Cloth (summer weight), 2/11, 3/8, 4/6 yard; Washing Silks, in all colours, 1/6 to 2/11 yard ; glace silks, in variety of shades, 2/U yard.— Advt Yon can get them at C. Smith's. Ladies' Corded and Fancy Silk Mantles, 30/- to 45/- ; Lace Mantles, over silk, 40/- to 63/- ; Ladies' Coloured Silk Blouses, 12 6 to 25/.; White Pique and Drill Dress Skirts, 311 to 8/11 ; Ladies' Holland Costumes, 12/6 to 25/- ; Moreen Skirts, S/ll to 16/9; Lace Trimmed Underskirts, 3/ll to 10 6.— Advt. The Ferry Company's steamer* will, make their usual trips to Day's Bay tomorrow and abo to Seatoun and Karaka Bay. On account of the butchers' annual picnic being held at Day's Bay tomorrow, the b.s. DucheßS will leave the Ferry Wharf at 9.30 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., and the bay at 5.30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Full particulars appear in another column. fc. Mr. J. H. Robinson, of Willis-street, notifies that he will commence his salvage sale on Wednesday, during which no reasonable offer will be refused. Messrs. W. H. Morrah and Co. will sell at their rooms, to-morrow, a line il ladies' boots and shoes On Friday a useful line of saddles, collars and harness will be sold by auction.