LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LXIV, Issue 120, 17 November 1902, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

H.M.S. Ringarooma sailed for Auckland yesterday. The passengers by the Moura from Lyttelton yesterday included the Premier, Mrs. Seddon, Miss Seddon, and Mr. T. Seddon. A conference of delegates of branches of the New Zealand Federated Operative Bootmakers' Union is to be held in Wellington during the coming Christmas holidays. The conference is to consider "what united action should be taken "when the existing industrial award nuns out in June next. The WestraJia, which sailed for Sydney on Saturday, carried about 700 tons from the colony, the chief items of -which were 3000 sacks oats, 2500 sacks potatoes, 400 sacks barley, 100 sacks wheat. No live stock was carried. Mr. Ernest Bell, of the firm of Bell, Gully, Bell, and Myers, who has been on a tour of Europe, Canada, and Japan, will leave Sydney for Wellington by the Westralia this week. Mr. and Mrs. Judah Myers, who have reached Sydney on their return journey from London, will be passengers for Wellington by the same steamer. Several medical gentlemen, who have each delivered four separate courses of ambulance lectures gratuitously during the past two or three years, are to be recommended by the local committee for the diploma of honorary life membership, and their names will be submitted to Lord ,Knutsford and the central executive at St. John's Gate for election. The doctors who have rendered these valuable services are Drs. Henry (Wellington), j. R. Purdy (Lower Hutt), Hosting (Masterton), Campbell (Palmerston North), and H. D. Mackenzie (Levin). The tender of Mr. Henry Ranson has been accepted by Messrs. J. ODea and Son, architects, for the erection of five shops and dwellings in Ingestre-street for Mr. Hamilton Gilmer. The design for the block shows a, neat elevation. The police list was a mild one at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Dr. M*Arthur, S.M., convicted and discharged four persons brought up for drunkenness. John Weston, charged with an assault upon his wife, was remanded till next Wednesday, as separation proceedings are contemplated. Henry M'Laughlin, charged with the theft of 9s 6d, belonging to Mary J. Oliver, was remanded for a week. » There were a number of maintenance cases. Thomas W. Geise was sentenced to a month's imprisonment fov disobedience of an order to support his child in an industrial school, the order to be suspended so long as defendant I pays £1 per month. George A. Taylor was fined 10s for neglect of an order to support his wife, aud ordered to pay £2 arrears at onae, in default to undergo a month's imprisonment. David Stedman was ordered to pay 15s p«r week for the maintenance of his wife. Mr. T. Lynch, of the- Wharf Labourer's' Union, addressed a large crowd in Dixon-street, near Te Aro House, on Saturday nigbt, on the subject of "The Workers' Platform." He advertises that he will speak at the same place every night during the present week. The most profitable ' patents are those which contain very little real value. Send to Henry Hughes, Patent Agent',- Queen's Chambers, for his pamphlet, Advice to Inventors.— Advt.

The Arbitration Court, which will be sitting in Auckland next month, intends to return to Wellington for the Christmas vacation for a few days, and proposes to hear 'one or two matters which will be duly fixed. One of these will be the appeal in the firemen's case. A claim under the Workers' Compensation for AccideDts Act came before the Arbitration Court this morning, whenH. G. Vennell, shepherd and general farm hand, sought to recover £300 from C. F. Vallance, sheepfariner, of Taucru, as compensation for injuries received through being thrown from a horse on 24th November last Claimant was ordered to escort a young niece of his employer home on horseback, some seven miles distant, and when returning, the horse shied, threw him, and broka his left thigh. Dr. Ewart stated that Vennell would always be lame. There had been a previous fracture. Mr. Skerrett appeared to-day for claimant and Mr. E. B. Brown for respondent. There were three questions for settlement* by the Court— (l) Whether the work Vennell was engaged in was industrial work within the meaning of the statute; (2) Whether the injury arose out of and in course of his employment ; (3) The extent of the injury and amount of compensation. Mr. Skerrett submitted that sheep farming was an industrial work, and that the act out of which the injury arose was part of his employment. Mr. Brown contended that Vennell was not injured while engaged in iudustiial, commercial, or manufacturing work, and therefore did not come within the operation of the Act. He (counsel) was not prepared to argue that if the man had been engaged at the time in actual shepherding or farm work he would not be entitled to some compensation. But acting as an escort to a young lady was no part of the work of a sheepfarmer. Judgment was reserved. In the interests of public safety the Customs Department to-day took proceedings against Captain Harvey, of the s.s. Queen of the South, for carrying more passengers to Day's Bay on the King's Birthday than his permit entitled him to. The permit was for 450, and the ship carried 533 on. one morning trip. Mr. Myers, who, appeared for the Department, said the captain was warned that he would be "held responsible if he exceeded his lawful number ,oi passengers, but no proper steps appeared to have been adopted to take tally of the excursionists going on board. Captain Harvey said he. had only his crew to assist him. The ferry wharf was crowded when he brought his ship alongside, and before she could be moored alongple jumped aboard in all directions. He gave orders to cast off as soon as the Customs officer spoke to him, but it was impossible to stop the people climbing over thfe side. The Magistrate (Dr. M' Arthur) referred to the danger of overloading a vessel. The whole onus of responsibility was cast upon the captain. There ought, he thought, to be some provision for regulating the traffic on holidays, so that only a certain number were allowed to pass through the gates. The penalty provided by law was as high a% £20, with 5s additional for every passenger carried in excess: The captain would be fined £5 and 6d per head far the 83 passengers carried in excess (£2 Is 6d), with £1 8s costs: Captain Falconer has returned to Wei lington from bis annual inspection of the submarine mining stations in the South. Messrs. Ritchie (Secretary of the Agricultural Department), Gilruth (Chief Governmerit Veterinarian), and Kinsella (Dairy Commissioner), whe attended the Canterbury jA. and P: Show, are also back at headquarters. Mr. W. W. Dutton has resigned his position as Hon. Lieut, in the Wellington Boys' Institute Naval Cadet Corps. An interesting match was played between teams from the Thorndon .and the Brougham Hill Tennis Clubs on the latter club's courts on Saturday afternoon. Thorndon won by 10 sets to 3—973 — 97 games to 60. The ladies' games were particularly iurterflfeting, andi the younger club's members, although beaten, played a plucky uphill game. The following were the scores: — Laishley v. Amies, 9-5 ; Swanston v. Gower, 9-2 ; Adams v. Howe, 9-5 ; Smythe v. Fraser, 9-2 ; Miss Kennedy v. Miss Robinson, B*6; Miss Batham v. Miss M. Ward; 5-7; Gore and Miss Marchant v. Bell and Miss Ritchie, 7-2 ; Young and Miss Morrah v. Lindsay and Mrs. Howe, 3-7 ; Laishley and Swanston v. Amies and Gower, 9-6 ; Gore and Young v. Lindsay and Ho"vre, 10-8 ; Adams and Smyrhe v. Bell and Fraser, 9-1 ; Misses Kennedy and Batham v. Misses Robinson and Ritchie, 7-2; Misses Marchant and Morrah v. Miss M. Ward and Mrs. Howe, 3-7. The Working Men's Club's annual handicap chess and draughts tournaments have just been concluded. Mr. W. Brown won the chese tourney with a score of eight wins and one loss, and therefore holds the Stapks Cup for tha year. The second prize was carried off Dy Mr. F. K. Kelling (seven, wins aad two losses), and the third by Mr. R. J. Barnes (six wins and three losses). Mr. Wilson again won the draughts tourney with Messrs. S. Scott and W. P. M*Girr second and third respectively. 'The ekib proposes to commence ladder tourneys for both chess and draughts players. A notke to those opposed to the amalgamation of Melrose with Wellington City sets forth that a meeting will "be held at the State schoolroom, Brooklyn, to-morrow evening. For family reunions and family occasion's generally there is nothing to equal Suratura Tea. It pleases every one. — Advt. A special offering of sample sunshades at one-third off usual prices is announced in this issue by Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains, Limited. An attractive display of these pretty sunshades is to be seen in the windows. — Advt. The political candidates will all admit that the most popular article of food is Defiance Butter.-— Advt. Nothing succeeds like success.— C. Smith's- success for ready-made 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 37a 6d; youths' suits, 19« 6d to 27s 6d; boys' suits, 5s lid to 10s 6d ; sailor suits, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid. tC. 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 he js the _ largest buyer in the colony he is in a position to serve you well. C. Smith, London, Wellington, Masterton, Palmereton, Grpymouth, Westport, Denniston, Reefton, Nelson. — Advt. Messrs. Harcourt and Co. are advertising to-day what is stated to bo a specially fine list of dairy, farms, all in (ho most popular dairy district, and of nice convenient sizes. Messrs. Harcourt and Co. also draw special attention to a 10-acro poultry farm which is offerod cheap for a quick sale as owner has got a_ larger place. Tho advertisement contains particulars of various other properties. Tho things of tho moment in the matter of dress are ruffles, pelerines, and lace collars. They exercise a potent sway over the feminine mind, aad the intimation made by Mosers. Veitch and Allan on another page is sure to attract a forge number of shoppers during the next few days. Mr.«W. Salek, of tho Glonara Pharmacy, Willis-street, announces his second annual sale, which commences to-morrow. A large assortment of toilet requisites aro to be disposed of, and all medicines will be reduced in price duritig the sale.

David Anderson and Son, of 40, Moles, worth-street, advertise a list of choice teas which is worth perusal. Buyers of furniture are reminded of <v* unreserved auction sale at Messrs. W. H.i Morrah and Co.'s rooms to-morrow afternoon. Full particulars ore advertised. Messrs. Macdonald, Wilson and Co. insort advertisements of furniture sales t« be held by them on Wednesday and Friday next; also a synopsis of land sales. Mrs. Male, 127, Lambton-quay, has a new advertisement re trimmed dresses in this issue. Second-hand cycles in good condition from £5 ; new machines from £15. Repairs executed at reasonable rates. Latest stock of cycle sundries. — Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Cycle Works, Cuba-st.— Advt.