LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LXIV, Issue 117, 13 November 1902, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I The anxiety of the public 'for news in 'connection v/Kh the missing passengers and ci - ew of the wrecked steamer Elingamile -wy.g plainly shown last evening in connection iv-ith tho Special Edition of this paper issued shortly before 6 o'clock. The edition, which contained a full list of lha names of those rescued from the island by the steamer Zealandia, as well

as other news, was eagerly sought after, and the thousands of copies printed were rapidly disposed of over the counter of our front office, and by the runners despatched to the different quarters of the city. In the event of any special news coming to hand, from the search steamers or otherwise, after we go to press this evening, arrangements will*be made to place the information before the public at the earliest possible moment, either by "extra," special edition of the paper, or by posting it on the window of our publishing oilice. Mr. W. L. Rees, counsel for the Gisborne native plaintiffs who won the Waingaromia and Rangitira land cases before the Court of Appeal, intends to leave for England in March next to oppose the defendant Assets Company's appeal to the Privy Council. He expects the" Privy Council's final decision by July. The Public Trustee has arranged to establish a deposit branch in about a fortnight's time. This is to be on similar lines to those in foicfe in all large cities at Home and elsewhere where they are usually run by a private company. The principle is that persons having a nunibev of valuable documents can make arrangements with the Public Trust Office to take charge of them and be responsible for their safe keeping. The office will provide boxes and duplicate keys, one of which will be in the hands of the owner, the other being retained by the Public Trustee. The accommodation in the present office is ample, but when the proposed new premises are erected special provision will be made for this department. Of course, a charge will be made for each box. The Talune brought 250 merino sheep from Sydney this morning. They are consigned to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Ltd.), Napier, and were bred by the Hon. J. H. Angus in South Australia. There were no deaths on the voyage, all the animals being, in good condition. Yesterday at the Hutt Magistrate's Court, Alfred Millward was* fined 10s and costs for using offensive language to a railway guard, and Charles Clout, for assault, was similarly fined. Lieutenant Cyril Morris, who left with one- of the New Zealand Contingents for South Africa, and who subsequently visitEngland and Australia, returned by •'the Talune this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Chegwin, of Kilbirnie, have returned, after an absence of eight months. They wWt Home via Suez, and came out by way of San Francisco. It is anticipated that H.M.S. Ringarooma will leave for Sydney on Saturday. Dr. M'Arthur, S.M., occupied the Bench at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Henry M'Cormack, a. previous-ly-convicted inebriate, was fined 40s, in default seven days' imprisonment. Thiee urchins were charged with stealing smoking-pipes valued at £4 10s from a tobacconist's storeroom. His Worship ordered one to be sent to an industrial school, and after giving the other two some wholesome advice*discharged them. The Public Trustee informs us that Mr. Leonard C. Jones is in error in thinking that solicitors are appointed to act as agents for the Public Trust Office in country towns, as such is not the practice. It is 6nly in very exceptional circumstances that a solicitor is appointed agent, as is shown, by the fact that out of thirty-eight agencies of the Public Trust Office in the colony only one is held by a solicitor. It is suggested that as Mr. Jones describes himself as a visitor to the colony it might have been better for him to have made a few enquiries before rushing into print. Yesterday a poll was taken for the return of two representatives of Porirua Riding, and one for the Mungaroa Riding, of the Hutt County Council. The result was: — Porirua Riding: R. Bould, 131; P. Mungavin, 108; E. Allan, 67; Mungaroa Riding: J. Whiteman, 111; H. Kernber, 33. Messrs. Bould, the present Chairman of the Council, and Muugavin are thus re-elected, and Mr. Whiteman takes the place of Councillor G. Brown, who did not seek re-election. " • ( The following crews have been picked for the Junior Fours and Senior Pairs, Wellington Rowing Club: — Junior Fours — D. Duff (stroke), E. J. Read, E. Evans, A Trevor; F. Sievers (stroke), R. Sievers J. Arnold, D. Waller; T. James (stroke), W.; Chirnside, S. Gyles, Broadhead ; A. H. Dawson (stroke), M'Gregor, J. T., Allan, E. B. Dawsoii ; R. Black (stroke), C. Scott, H. Wolff, A. Mitchell; W. Robertson (stroke), S. Wolff, J. Griffiths, C. Redding. Senior Pairs — W. Spencer and F. Easton, G. Spencer, and E. Hutchens, A. M'Alpine and G. Player, G. Honour and C R. Furness/- A. Hill and S. Galbraith, C. W. Nielson and H. Green, F. James and H. Jones, W. M'Kay and W. Gaudin, M. M'Kinlay and J. Francis, E. J. Ellison and W. G. i Shilling. The return match between the combined Anglican Societies and the Wellington Chess Club will be played at the Club's rooms ,in Willis-street to-morrow evening. This will probably be the largest sides match of the season. The public are invited to witness the play, which commences at 7.30 p.m. The combined team is as follows : — Arnold, Allen, Barraud (2), Barnes, Barnard, Bartlett, Bland, Collins, Cornwall, Curtis, Gyles (2), Kelhng, Lambert, Mauley, Oppler, Perry, | Rawnsley, Sexton, Tanner, and Topp. The Club's reptesentives will bo chosen from the following : — Messrs. Brown, Chapman, Ford, Gooch, Gottschalk, Helyer, Janion, Jessop, Jones, Jolly, Mackay (2), Mason. Morton, Mowbray, Petherick, Rigg, Richardson, Sim, Simm, Smith, Still, Scolt, Turnbull, and Willis. The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Antipodean" Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., was held last evening. Bro. G. Stafford, N.G., presided. The valuation report was read, showing the lodge to have the substantial sum of £'4523 to credit, equal to £12 13s per member.' The lodge extended a hearty welcome to Bro. Blair on his return from a trip to England, and lie replied, giving a report of his various travels. It was decided to play a return ping-pong match next lodge night, with the members of the Loyal Britannia Lodge. The monthly meeting of the District Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening. The quarterly returns showed an increase in membership. The D.S.J.T., Sister Fitzgerald, and D.M. Bro. Ingram were installed by Bro. Petherick, Grand Counsellor. The following resolution was carried and ordered to be sent on : — "j.hat this lodge places on record its sorrow and symya,thy wittt sufferers and friends of those shipwrecked by the Elingamite." Hope was expressed that the missing booo and raft may be speedily recovered. Bro. Greig, D.C.T., presided. The Superintendent of the Home for the Aged Needy acknowledges with thanks the receipt of 5s from Miss Bremner, Cuba-street, towards the funds of the Home ; also periodicals from „ Mr. Lindsay, Bowen-street, for the use of the inmates. ~ ■ The swimming season -will be opened at the Te Aro Baths next Saturday. The Swimming Association has arranged "a special programme for the occasion, and a good afternoon's racing is looked forward to. Thirst isn't necessary for the^ enjoyment of Suratura. Tea. You'll like it any tinis you drink it. Try it now.— Advt.

The monthly meeting of the Camera Club will be held at the Dresden Rooms to-night at 8 o'clock, when an interesting lecture will be delivered, the subject being "Beginners' Night." The general public do not know the money that is made by small patents. Write to Henry Hughes, Patent Agent, for "Advice to Inventors." — Advt. As line a showing of bedsteads as has ever been seen in. Wellington is now being made in the windows of Kirkcaldie and Stains, Limited. They include a number of very artistic new designs and new enamels. — Advt. A vote of continued confidence has been given to Defiance Butter for its uniform good quality. — Advt. Nothing succeeds liko success. — C. Smith's success for ( reacly-mado clothing has been brought about by his attention to iho cut, style, and finish, combined, with reasonable prices. C. Smith offers 3000 suits for you to select from. Men's suits, 27s 6d to 37s 6d; youths' suits, 19* 6d to 27s 6d; boys' suits, 5s lid to 10s fid; sailor suits, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid. C. Smith's to measure trade is flourishing. Do not risk disappointment by delaying your order. Noted all-wool colonial tweed suits, to measure, 37 6d ; all-wool vicunas, 50s to 70s. You cannot beat C. Smith for quality and price. As ho is Iho largest buyer in the colony bo is in a position to serve you well. C. Smith, London, Wellington, Masterton, Palmertton, Greymouth, Westport, Denniston, Reefton, Nelson. — Advt. Messrs. Macdonald, Wilson and Co. sell to-morrow at their rooms, at 1.30 o'clock, the balance of gold and silver watches, gold and silver jewellery; also the balance of specimen samples of silver ware left unsold from the previous .sale. Owing to the large number of lots in tho oatalogue it was impossible to get through the list. There aro some 250 lots left to bo disposed of. Details • appear in the advertisement in our auction column. Messrs. Jolly and Co., 84, Willis-street, urge intending investors to peruse their list of properties for which tboy have imperative authority to realise. ' The firm has disposed of several of the properties recently advertised, and invite owners wishing to obtain valuations and satisfactory cash sales to secure their services. Second-hand cycles in good condition from £5 ; new machines from £15. Repairs executed at reasonable rates. Latest stock of cyole sundries. — Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Cycle Works, Cuba-st.— Advt.