LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LXIV, Issue 118, 14 November 1902, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

• The despatch conveying the thanks of j the Imperial Parliament to colonial and other forces for service in South Africa is published in the Gazette this Tveek for general information. Mr. James Moore, Missioner, has received a letter of thanks from the Mayor of Auckland, for donation collected by the Missions to Seamen and forwarded in aid of the crew of the Ventnor. The discussion in the Presbyterian Assembly on the Bible in schools will be taken this evening at 8 o'clock in St. John's Church. Notice has been given of the 'cancellation of the registration of the Wellington Tailoresses' Union. The cancellation is, as usual, suspended by the Kegistrar for six weeks pending any application to the cohtra-iy. By his absence for more than six months Dr. Findlay vacated his seat on the Victoria College Council, but he has been re-elected by the College Professorial Board. Among the appointments gazetted this week are the following : — Thomas Gilmour, to be an agent under the Stock Act; Ruby Bertha Banks, to be a cadette in the Treasury. Seventeen permits to import opium have been issued under the recent Opium Prohibition Acts, chiefly to wholesale druggists. The Colonial Treasury has been strengthened to the extent of sixpence forwarded to the General Manager of Railways as "conscience money." Dr. Mason, Chief Health Officer, has left for Napier. He will afterwards go on to Gisborne and Auckland, returning to Wellington about the end of next' week. Keeping pace with the advance pf Wanganui, the Herald on Wednesday made its first appearance as an eightpage paper. We congratulate our contemporary on its progress. The Rev. S. W. Currie, of Balclutha, speaking on the temperance question at the Presbyterian Assembly last night, said that circulars were being distributed 1 in Wellington giving- statements made by Mr. Quin respecting the 'distribution of liquor in the Clutha district, while Mr. Quin himself had explained that he had been entirely misinformed and had withdrawn the remarks entirely. A proclamation taking certain land for the purpose of widening- Willis-street, an agreement having been entered', into between the Corporation and the owner, appears in this week's Gazette. In the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon James ODea sued Richard Chute for £5 for architectural services in the matter of improvements to the bar of the Te Aro Hotel. Dr. M' Arthur, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiff for £2 lls, with £1 12s costs. Mr. Devine represented plaintiff and Mr. Young defendant. The period for which the importation of swine from New Zealand is prohibited in all the Commonwealth States has been extended — in, some cases "till revoked." The Golden Bay Argus states that a movement is on foot at Takaka to publicly recognize the services rendered to that district by Mr. Roderick M'Kenzie during his v long temi of office as representative in Parliament of the Motueka constituency. The recognition is to take the form of an illuminated address, which will be presented at a dinner to be held on general election day. The" shortest meeting held by the Trades Council for some time was that of lasb night. ' Practically there was no business, and the Council did little else than declare the meeting open and then declare it closed. The opening of the swimming season by the combined clubs will take place on Saturday afternoon next at the Te Aro Baths at 3 o'clock. After the opening speech by Dr. Chappie a programme of events will be carried out. A race for children attending public schools is expected to produce a large number of competitors.- A prize is also being given for the best fancy costume. The weekly session of the Star of Wellington Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening in the Truro' Hall. Bro. R. H. Rigarlsford, C.T., presided. A hearty send-off was given to Bro. Cummings, of H.M.S. Ringarooma, who is leaving for Home. Bro. Sando, L.D., gave the lodge some very interesting information on the working of the lodge drill. The fortunate inventor who patented the wooden toothpick amassed a fortune. Send for Advice to Inventors, by Henrr Hutrhes, patent agent, Queen's Chambers, Wellington.—: Auvt..

The Governor's warrant authorising the Lower Hutt Borough. Council to construct a bridge over the Hutt river and apportioning the cost of^he work is published in the Gazette this week. In regard to the cost the warrant declares that it shall, less any contribution made by the Government, be borne by the Lower Hutt Council as the constructing local authority, and by the respective Councils of the County of Hutt, the Borough of Petone, and the City of Wellington, as contributing local authorities, in the following proportions — viz., Lower Hutt 60 per cent, of such cost, Wellington 20 per cent., Hutt County 12 per cent., and Petone 8 per cent. The proportions of the contributing authorities are to be paid by instalments as the work proceeds. The Nautical Adviser to the Government (Captain Blackburn!) has completed the preparation of a handbook which should prove invaluable to masters of vessels which trade on the ' New Zealand coast. It will be issued from the Government Printing Office at an early date. The handbook contains reliable" tide and sun tables, descriptions and plans of the principal harbours of the colony, and a variety of other matter which will be very useful to master mariners. Owing to the inclement state of the weather to-day the Presbyterian Assembly picnic to Day's Bay has been postponed till to-morrow afternoon when, if the weather is favourable, the s.s. Countess will leave the Ferry Wharf at 2.30 p.m. In the action of Bannister v. Chiene, the Chief Justice this morning gave judgment for defendant. Plaintiff sought an injunction, to restrain defendant from erecting a fence which would deprive plaintiff of a right of way she claimed (1) under deeds of grant, and (2) by a use extending over twenty years. His Honour decided against plaintiff on the nrst ground, and in regard to the second, assuming that there had been such an uninterrupted user, he was of opinion that that was unavailing to confer a title in the plaintiff. Judgment was therefore given for defendant, with £15 15s costs. The collection at St. Matthew's Church) Dunedin, on the 2nd inst., to meet the special needs of the Maori Mission in the North Island amounted to £61. This is in addition to £50 a year paid by the parish towards the support of two Maori clergymen in the Waikato. The Rev. W. Gillies, who has been a zealous and devoted Presbyterian minister of the Presbyterian Church in Timaru fov over a quarter of a century, felt deeply aggrieved at the" ruling of the Moderator of the General Assembly yesterday during the hearing of the appeal case from Timaru.. The Moderator had ruled, and in this he was supported by a resolution of the Assembly, that only two parties from each side of the case should be heard. The members of the Timaru Presbytery present at the Assembly were practically on their trial and appeared at the bar of the Assembly. Hence when Mr. Gillies desired to be heard the Moderator ruled him out of order, whereupon he entered a written protest against what he termed "an act of injustice and tyranny," as he . contended that as a member of the Assembly he was entitled to speak on any subject before the Assembly. This morning the Chief Justice give judgment in the appeal of John Tait v. the Official Liquidator of the Mapourika. River Gold Dredging Company, Ltd. Three questions were raised: — 1 As to the power of the Magistrate to substitute one plaintiff for another. 2. Whether the Official Liquidator could sue the appellant Tait under the order of the Supreme Court. 3. Whether non-payment of calls by a., director is a defence to an action for calls. His Honour held that the Magistrate did' have the power referred to. It was not necessary for the Court to decide the third question, but His Honour was of opinion that if the word "shareholder" was deemed to include a shareholder who was a. director, then he could raise the defence allowed by the Companies Act, 1901, as amended! tMs year. If that was so, then there could be the extraordinary position of two directors, one owing calls ; neither could be sued, and no shareholder could be sued. The second point, however, his Honour regarded as fatal, and the Official Liquidator had no power to sue. The appeal must be allowed, and the plaintiff company nonsuited in the Court below, with costs. Extensive improvements have recently been made to St. Peter's large schoolroom at a cost of £1500. In a large extension, roomy accoommodation is provided for St. Peter's Club— which now has a membership of over 150 members — including a reading-room and a billiardroom, which are very completely fitted. On "the ground floor a compartment has been provided for the Dorcas Society, also dressing-rooms, a new supper-room, and a kitchen and scullery fitted with gasheated coppers, etc — a useful department, said to be one of the most complete in the city. The main hall and stage (above which is the gymnasium) have also been enlarged, and other improvements effected, including the provision . of new entrances. The building is lighted throughout by electricity. The work was carried out by Mr. W. L. Humphreys, to the design of Mr. T. Turnbull. Judgment was given for plaintiffs in the following cases at the Magistrate's Court (civil sittings) yesterday: — Commercial Agency v. J.no. L. Cooke, £6 135, costs £1 3s od ; Stone, Son, and Co. v. M'Alley and Co., £4 14s 6d, costs £4 4s 6d ; Inglis Bros. v. Thomas McLachlan, £12 16s 9d, costs £2 Is 6d ; Stewarfc Timber Co. v. Oresta Sgrillie, £40 0s Id, costs £1 lls ; Arthur Hall v. Rose Wilson, £7 lls, costs £1 3s 6d. J. Brook sued Mary Ann Tattle for £21 7s sd, balance of money due for certain building work done. Plaintiff's account hadi amounted to £36 2s 5d for alterations to one house, and £5 5s for plans drawn and specifications prepared for the building of another. Defendant paid £20 off the first account, but as plaintiff had said the work would not cost more than £15, considered she had paid sufficient. Judgment was given for £13 2s sd, and costs £4 10s. The Fire Brigade received a call at 2.7 this morning from the Royal Oak firealarm box. The cause was a chimney badly on fire .in a house in Ingestrestreet, occupied by Mr. Kelly. Two more calls, both false alarms, were received during the night, due to wires coming in contact on the fire-alarm circuit. The most contented housekeepers are the ones that always provide the family with Suratura Tea. It gives satisfaction to all.— Advt. No license is given to any but Defiance Butter, because it is pure," palatable and the best. — Advt. " Nothing - succeeds like success. — C. Smith's success for ready-mado clothing has been brought about by his attention to the 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, 19s 6d to 278 6d; boys' suits, 5s lid to 10a 6d; sailor suits, 23 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 703. You cannot beat C. Smith for quality and price. As he is the largest buyer in the colony ho is in a position to servo you well. C. Smith, London, Wellington, Masterton, Palmerston, Greyuiouth, Wostport, Deuniston, Reefton, Nelson.— Advt.

Have you tried our London cutter yet for a suit? You won't be disappointed if you do, but will come back to us every time you are in need of clothes. — Kirkcaldie and Stains (Ltd.). — Advt. The proprietor of "The Talkeries" announces the arrival of a "largo number of extra loud records. A real choice lot of velvet pile and Brussels squares, hearthrugs, and. stair carpets have been landed ex Turakina, and are now opened up at the warehouse of George Winder, Manners-street, next his ironmongery. The designs aro all new, and well worth inspecting. The prices are exceedingly low taking- the quality into account.— Advl. Messrs. Warnock and Adkin advertise four big cheap lots. Particulars will bo found in our Wanted column. Great bargains in table knives, forks, and spoons, pocket knives, bedsteads, fenders, and various ironmongery lines are advertitid in. connection with the sale of Cameron and Christie's stock, Lambtonquay. Men who are in want of serviceable footwear will find some items of interest in R. Hannah and Co.'s advertisements in this issue. Mr. H. Fielder, Manners-street, draws special attention to his large and wellselected stock of household furniture and decorative draperies, and requests intending buyers to procure catalogues and estimates, which are given free. Second-hand cycles in good condition from £5j new machines from £15. Repairs executed at reasonable rates. Latest stock of cycle sundries. — Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Cycle Works, Cuba-st.— Advt.