LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LXVI, Issue 55, 2 September 1903, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

* In tlie Legislative Council yesterday the Dairy Industry Act Extension Bill .and the Wireless Tclegrophy Bill were put through final stnges. The Ci-otto Grants Act Amendment Bill, the Fertilisers Bill, and the Indictable Offences Bill were- read a second time The House saf) until after 3 o'clock this morning, the evening sitting being taken up in discussing the Estimates. Tho State Fire Insurance Bill, Arbitration Court Ernerg--ency Bill, and the Supreme Court Judges Bill were pub through final stages. Fifty years ago to-morrow the firjt steamer — the Ann — arrived afc Wellington. In connection with the damage by waber to a portion of the Turakina cargo, which occurred in London, the New Zealand Shipping Company slates that it is settling all claims in London. The opinion was expressed at the meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees yesterday that there wpuld be considerable distress in Wellington next winter owing to the influx of people from Australia, and the reduced expenditure on public works..

Two prisoners who have pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court will come up for sentence before Mr Justice Edwards to-morrow — William Daniels, charged with attempted breaking and entering, and John Frederick Jones, or Recce, on two charges of false pretences. A return prepared by the Education Department shows that the cost of secondary schools in Wellington was at the rate of £12 per head per annum, as compared with £13 in. Auckland, £15 in Dunedin, and £19 in Christchurch. The average cost for the colony was £14 per head. The Secretary of .the Wellington Board of Education has issued a ciicular to the various school committees, informing them that they are, liable under the Compensation to Workers Act for any accident that may happen to a workman in their employment while engaged in hazardous or dangerous work. The quantity and value of produce exported from Wellington last month was^ — Butter, 3990cwt, value £18,662; cheese, lOlcwt, value £268; frozen beef, 5314 cwt, value £8774; mutton, 9858 carcases, 20,584cwt, value £11,805 ; mutton piece 3, 2107cwt, value £2754 ; lamb, 7734 carcases, 24,459cwt, value £11,390. This morning the Chief Justice heard the petition of Winifred Dagma Beatrice Nye, of Foxton, for dissolution of her . marriage iwith Thomas Nye. Mr. Jellicoe appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Weston for the respondent, who did aot oppose. The parties were married at Foxton in 1887, and had three children. Since June, 1900, the respondent had refused to cohabit. In July last an order was obtained against him for restitution of conjugal rights, but he had refused to comply therewith. To-day his Honour granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in six months, tha question of costs and permanent alimony to stand over. A summons for an order against A. A. Barnett for the payment of £63 17s lOd to the Official Assignee in the estate of Herbert A. Jones, was argued before the Chief Justice this morning. The sum i mentioned is the balance of contract money in respect of the erection of baildfngs in Willis-street by Jones for Barnett. The question raised to-day "as whether Barnett was entitled to be indemnified against the costs he had incurred in protecting the contract moneys from the claims of sub-contractor?. Mr. Young appeared for the Assignee, and Mr. Jellicoe for Barnett. His Honpur reserved judgment. The contract for the supply of pipes ■ for the Palmerston North sewerage works has been secured by Messrs. Peter Hutson and Co., of Wellington. The return of fine weather has enabled work to be proceeded with in connection with the construction of buildings for the new tramway system. The work on the f site of the carshed at the Newtown terminus was very much hampered and delayed by last month's heavy rainfall, and the work on the powerhouse (Victoria-street) was also delayed. The construction of these buildings is now under full way again. The first cargo of rails foi the new lines is expected to arrive this' month, and one of the members of the firm of contractors for the construction of the work (Messrs. Macartney, M'Elroy, and Co.) is expected to arrive shortly, accompanied by an expert engineer. A plea of guilty was entered this morning by Henry Newport, charged before Messrs. J. W. Henderson, A. R. Hislop, and P. Hutson, Justices, with having failed to send his boy to school. Defendant stated that the boy had been in the hospital, but he could not remember when, and had no certificate to show. The Truant Inspector showed that there had been deficient attendance over a considerable period, and stated that he had interviewed the boy's mother, who did not seem inclined to send the boy to school, because she considered the discipline insufficient. In reply to the Bench, the boy, 13 years of age, stated that he was in the second standard. The Bench remarked that if the boy had attended school regularly he would have been much further on ; he would suffer for it in later life. A fine of 10s with costs 7s was imposed. Mr. Herdman is moving in the Supreme Court for writ of certiorari to quash the conviction recorded by the Magistrate against William Layfield Allan, an engineer on the steamer Selsdon, for assaulting another engineer at Newcastle. It is contended, as in the Court below, that the Magistrate had no jurisdiction to hear the case. To-morrow morning the Chief Justice will take the divorce suit of Matthew Anderson v. Joanna Anderson, and the civil case of Charles Williams v. the Commercial Agency, Ltd., a claim to rescind a contract, or damages for misrepresentation. A number of owners of wandering cattle in the Melrose Ward and Karori Borough were fined in the Magistrate's Court to-day in amounts, ranging from '2s 6d to ss. A prohibition order, to have force in the Wellington, Newtown, and Hutt districts, was issued against John Kirby. Chas. Cates was fined 5s for having assaulted Rosina Scott. Grace Lane, represented by Mr. Wilford, was fined Is, with costs 9s, for having employed an unlicensed driver of a carriage used for hire. The driver (Michael O'Brien) was fined Is, with costs 7s. For drunkenness, Frank Butler, once previously convicted, was fined 10s, in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. A first offender was dealt with. Sub-Inspector O'Donovan intimated to the Magistrate yesterday afternoon that the Benevolent Institution Trustees having decided to take the old man John Brktain into the Ohiro Home, the charge of vagrancy against Brittain woSld be withdrawn. At a meeting of the Council of the Surveyors' Institute last evening the Hon. G. F. Richardson presided. It was decided to write to the Surveyors' Board stating that surveyors are very anxious that the new regulations should be brought into force at the earliest possible date. The sub-committee set .up to go into the question of fees for the survey of bush lands submitted a report which is to be sent to the Surveyors' Board. It was reported that a local committee had been set up at Gisborne. In tho course of his remarks at the welcome to the Rev. J. Gibson Smith last evening the Rev. J. Reed Glasson (Congregationalist) expressed the opinion that the time would come when it would not be a question of nearness between .he two churches, but one of union. (Applause.) The time for an organic union was perhaps not ripe yet, bat in tho meantime they could cultivate the feeling of^ fraternal regard, and he pledged himself to do all he could to bring the two churches together. Mr. Gibson Smith, referring to this subject later in the evening, said tluit if it was within his power at all to be able to help on this great causyo he certainly would not be behind his brother minister in helping it forward. (Applause). A Morrir-tiube match was fired at Mount Cook on Monday evening by the Wellington Navals for trophies, when the fallowing secured a 'leg-in" : — A Class, P.O. Ross; B Class, P.O. Chirnside; C Class, P.O. Hutchens. Casement linens for casement curtains in the newest art furnishing shades, 38in and 46in wide, are being offered by Kirkcaldie and Stains Limited, at Is Bd, 2s 3d, 2s lid.— Advtv

During the latt month 60,0 /4oz rf gold, of the v6lu3 of £110,572, was exported from New Zealand, as compared with 35,6090z of tho value of £137,456 hi August of last year. Last months export was made up as follows :— Auckland, 18/lßßoz, £64,739; Greymouth, 58360z, 52.} 345; Duuedui. 41410z, £16,048; Inverc'argili, 14120z, £5652; Ndwm, 1970z, £788. The total quantity of gold exported during the eight months of the present year was 343,1740z, of ihe value of £1,304,971, as compared with 315,065 o!!, valued at £1,211,500 in the corresponding period of 1902, an increase of i 28,11103, valued at £93,171. During la&t month 73,2870z of silver, valued pfc £7401, was exported, all from the Auckland district. The monthly meeting of the St. John Ambulance Nursing Guild was held 'ast evening, airs. S. A. Rhodes presiding. The membership of the Guild has hitherto betn exclusively confined to ladies who lmv ■ passed the St. John Ambulance Asso*. tion, but a proposal was submitted am. agreed to last evening to the effect that any lady may become *a member of the Guild on payment of an annual subscription of one guinea in aid of the District Nurse Fund. The sum. of £10 was voted towards the salary of the District Nurse to work among the very poor of the city. After Dr. Platts-Mills had delivered a very instructive lecture on '"Fevers," the Guild adjourned until tho first Tuesday in October. Herbert Griffen, arrested at Dunedin on warrant, was charged this morning, before Messrs. J. W. Henderson and A. R. Hislop, Justices, with having on 14th July committed a grossly indecent act on Thorndon Esplanade. He was remanded, on the application of the police, concurred in by accused, till Monday. Accused asked that copies of the informations be supplied him in order that he might know what the charges were: Hg was not represented by counsel, and if he were, counsel would be entitled to the information. He claimed the same privilege as counsel could claim. The Bench said the police v.-ould give accused all necessary- information. Mr. H. R. Elder's fin© large re&idence at Waikanae, destroyed by fire on Morday night, was situated on the right side of the railway going north, and used to be seen from tho train just before reaching the Waikanae River. It was surrounded by some pretty native bush, specially preserved, and was built in 1894 at a cost of about £3500. The style of the building was Japanese, and the labour in building must have been tremendous. In the weather-boarding there was not a piece of wood" used longer than about 18in, and every piece either dovetailed or overlapped in a most effective* manner. The inside was also very artistic, being fitted with fancy New Zealand woods all highly polished. During a visifc of Mr. Elder's to England, some fey/ years ago, the mansion was occupied by Lord and Lady Ranfurly, and on this occasion the well-stocked Waikanae River was well fished by the distinguished visitors. Of the total insurance of £2500 on the house and contents, effected with the Liverpool and London and Globe Office, £700 was reinsured as follows: Victoria £250, Northern £250, London and Lancashire £200. Major Brandon is to lecture before the Non-commissioned Officers' Club to-night Legal argument in the case of Turkington v. Turkington will be taken by Mr. Justice Edwards to-morrow. The London Dental Institute, opposite Albert Hotel, Willis-street, is under thu direct supervision of Mr. F. D. Pittar. who uses an entirely new method in removing teeth without the least pain Other dentists' work altered and made to fit at a low charge. Full upper and lower set £3 3s, look like natural ones. Painless dentistry.— Advt. A judge of good tea who knows the difference between superior and inferior teas never fails to dilate on the merits of Suratura Tea.— Advt. Cricketers who use Defiance butler always have a good time. They like it for its fine flavour and purity. — Advt. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. No more striking object lesson can be offered regarding the extraordinary progress of the well known businesf of C. Smith than the sight of the hundreds of cases that have been opened up during the past weak with huge consignments of the latest products of' tho fashionable world. C. Smith is in tho happy position of dealing direct with Iho makers, and every department has been in a state of brisk activity; and this live, up-to-date concern presents one of the best opportunities to ladies of purchasing goods of the correct fashion at the lowest pos-sible-figure. A visit will convince you that O. Smith has surpassed himself in quantity, quality, and price.— Advt. Mr. J. Milesi, of Cuba-street, has ar. ranged with tho Wellington Fishing Co to purchase the whole of its catches. Thi» will bo in addition to "tho present fleet of sixteen sailing vessels and several steam launches which provide his shops with fish. Mr. Milesi states that his firm is now the largest of its kind in New Zealand, and the publio can . rely upon being served with the best fresh fish daily. A fine display is novj on view at his various shops. The Wellington Auctioneering 00. advertise a sale of superior furniture, a highclass bedroom suite, and duchess pair. Tho sale commences to-morrow,* at 12 o'clock. Messrs. W. H. Morrah and Co. hold their monthly stock sale at their Hutt yards to-morrow, aud sell all dosses of stock, implements, etc. Full particulars will be found elsewhere. The Commercial Agency, Ltd., call for tenders for the purohase of a general store business at Hanson, in the assigned estate of Messrs. Anderson and Son. Messrs. Macdonald, Wilson and Co. will hold a sale of landed properties at their Exchange^aud Mart to-morrow afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock. The catalogue comprise* tho sale by order of the Public Trustee in the estate of the late Mr. William Mitchell of the family residence, containing nine rooms and all modern conveniences, with land having a frontago of 70 feet to Abel Smith-street by a depth of 94 foot; five building allotments in Upper Eliza beth-slreet each having a frontage of 26 feat by a depth of 112 feet ; three sections, containing a quarter acre each, and three suburban sections, ranging from five acres to seven and a-half aero* each, in the Marton Junction township : a cottage property in Fitzherbert-slreel, Petone ; and a first-class building section in Sydney-street, in the same town. Full details appear elsewhere. Details of th« sale of household furniture, ,etc, to b« held at the firm's rooms on Friday also appear. A family residence, containing seven rooms, etc. situate in Boulcott terrace, is advertised to let. To-morrow, at their rooms, Messrs Sidoy, Meeeh and Co. will Bell a lot o' good household furnituro and personal effects in two estates, by order of Public Trustee. The same firm have a remindmnadvertisement of Mr. J. Metz's unrcaerved sale of unredeemed pledges, to take p'aee at their rooms next Friday and Saturday Now is the time to have your cycio overhauled. We enamel and plate ma chines for 30s; free vrhfeels from 30aJ; repairs to all makes /oi cycles. O.it^ Lowry and Co., Cuba-street. — Advt. TOUCH THE TICKLE. A very difficult thing' to do at times Almost every person naa fe't ihe ticklo at night, and would givo anything to rid themselves of same. Those people who do not want tho tickle any moro had better procuro a bottle of Tonkirg's Linseed Emulsion, tho best remedy for coughs, colds, and tickles. Sold everywhere, Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d per bottle.— Advt. For bronchial cough, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d every, whore — Advt.