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Evening Post, Volume LXXIII, Issue 59, 10 March 1902, Page 4

The present summer season has been one of the best experienced in Wellington, so far as the supply of water for the city is concerned. There has been no drought, and rain has fallen so regularly that the reservoirs at Karori and Wainui-o-mata have been kept to a satisfactory depth of water. Speaking on this question this morning, an official of the city, who has long been resident here, remark' cd — "You have a look at the Basin Re serve and the hillsides surrounding us. Did you ever see them at this time oi any other year looking so fresh and green? They are very prominent signs that we have had plenty of rain this summer." Eleven deer, including three young calves, were seen at Paraparaumu a few days ago. They are the herd which has sprung from those liberated on the game reserve in the district a year or two back. Fourteen deer calves, the result of this year's catch, are being liberated in various parts of the North Island. Three go to Palmerston North, three to Erehwou (in the Urewera country), and four to Waikaremoana. Four are also being sent to Stewart Island. The Tourist Department has sent several live kiwis, paradise ducks, and pukeos for liberation in the grounds attached, to the Rotorua Sanatorium. Dr Kenny, medical officer in charge of the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua, left Wellington yesterday on his return to Rotorua, after a month's holiday. During his absence Dr Anson, of Wellington, has been in charge of^the Sanatorium. Mr. J. A. Kinsella, Dairy CommlssioW, is enjoying three weeks' holiday leave—* the first he has had since he entered the service. A quarrel over cups in the Nag's Head Hotel on Friday night resulted in a mild demonstration on the part of a drunken man. On the matter coming to the ears of the police the person referred to, Joseph Edmond Tuthill, was arrested on a charge of having used threatening behaviour towards Edwin Sandbrook with intent to provoke breach of the peace. He appeared this morning before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M. Mr. Luckie, counsel for accused, stated' that Ms client Arrived from Sydney on Thursday and had been drinking very heavily since. In the Nag's Head on Friday night he said something against " the Contingent," and one of the others present hit him. Accused took from his pocket a. small and rusted toy pistol, the barrel of which would not move, and was not loaded.' Accused remembered having pulled it out of his pocket, but not having presented it at any one. The pistol could not tie traced, accused stating that he had handed it over to some man who called on him to do so. The Stipendiary Magistrate expressed disbelief in • this statement, and asked, Does he plead guilty? Mr. Luckie— Yes. The Magistrate pointed out that there was no serious charge of assault, and imposed a fine' of 20s, in default Beven days' imprisonment. You cannot expect to keep house economically unless Defiance Butter is one of the articles you purchase. — Advt. ' Fawn jackets are again to be tip-top fashion. O. Smith is 'now opening up a beautiful lot of Kaiapoi and English manufacture trimmed fur and eilk in latest out and finish. — Advt. A splendid lot of millinery now being opened, comprising pattern hats, toques, and bonnets from the leading French And English houses. — Advt. Dress goods now being opened at O. Smith's in plain and fancy materials and all new shades.— Advt. Lacs goods are to be in big demand, and O. Smith is now bringing forward beautiful selection in white, butter cream, natural collars, collarettes, fiohus, and every description of laoe wear and laces. -Advt. .■',•' Ladies wanting a mackintosh should see O. Smith's stock at one. New goods in the latest paddock shapes being opened every day; splendid out garments at lowest prices.— Advt. The Dead Letter branch of the General Post Ofnoe has again entrusted Mr.- W. F. Shortt with the sale of lost and unclaimed articles passed through the colonial post office. The last sale took place in January, 1897. The auction sale will commence punctually at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at Mr. Shortt'a mart, where catalogues are now ready for distribution. Through our advertising columns Mr. H. Fielder calls attention to new shipments in art furniture, " and special designs in carpets, which are now on view at his showrooms in Manners-street. Tenders are invited for the leasing for ten years of the K»ponga Hotel, at Kj»ponga, Taranaki. Messrs. W.. H. Morrah end Co. will hold an auction sale of furniture and sundries at their rooms to-morrow afternoon. Full particulars appear elsewhere. The firm also draws attention to a clearing sale of stock to be held at Lower Hutt on Thursday next. Messrs. Macdonald, Wilson and 00, will sell , to-morrow at .1.30 o'clock at No. 14-, Ellice-street, the whol^ of the household furniture and piano contents of seven rooms. Full details appear in our auction advertisement columns.