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Evening Post, Volume LXXII, Issue 66, 15 September 1906, Page 4

LOJAL AND GENEIiAL. * In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Attorney-General gave notice of the introduction of the Arbitration Act Amendment Bill. The Training Ships Bill was put through its final stages, and sent on to the House, and tho Registration of Births Extension Bill and the Opium Prohibition Act Amendment Bill, previously before the Lower House, were also passed. The Council wa6 also treated to a lengthy criticism of the land proposals of the Government by tho Hon. J. D. Onnond. The House devoted practically the whole of the sitting to Estimates. The evening sitting was remarkable for the severe time the Chairman of Committees, Mr. R. M'Kenzie, was subjected to. One of liis rulings created so much dissatisfaction that a motion to report progress was moved by tho Leader of the Opposition, in order that Mr. Speaker might be consulted, and Mr. Massey carried his point by 28 votes to 24. The House rose shortly after midnight. The warship Pioneer sailed for Lyttelton yesterday evening. The Minister for Railways has consented to receive a deputation from the Lower Hutfc Borough Council and tb.6 Hutt Valley Railway League, regarding the straightening of the railway line and other matters at noon on Monday. "In any true solution there- is no i separation of the constituents." This dictum -was given by Dr. Al'Laurin, Government Analyst, in the S.M. Court yesterday, apropos of a discussion on whisky. Tbe> dector added that it was a popular fallacy that fusel oiJ floated on top of t whisky. The shaking of a full bottle of whisky before pouring out a drink was as unnecessary as- ineffective. ' The Associated Board of the R.A.M. and E.C.M-, Londqn, held the theory examination for teacher's certificate (L.A.B. diploma) in all centres throughout the colony to-day. Of the thirty entries received, Eeven wero from Wellington candidates, who sat for examination at the Town Hall building. The requireniejrts consist of two ' papers, of three hours' duration each, and a viva voce examination, which will be conducted by the board's examiner, Mr. Walter Wesche, who is now touring the colony. During the deputation to the Minister for Agriculture yesterday from the Fruitgrowers' Conference it was stated that a different system of inspection was pursued at Auckland from that in vogue at Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. In the three latter places, when a pest was discovered, the remainder of that brand was not allowed to be picked over, but it was at once condemned, in order to prevent the spread of the pest, but at Auckland picking-over was allowed in such cases. The Minister was surprised to hear this, and promised to make full enquiry. The Huddarfc-Parker steamer Wimmera, which is to sail for Sydney this afternoon, is taking 207 purebred Romney rams and ewes shipped at Dunedin — 187 by Messrs. Dalgety and Co. and 20 by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co. The sheep are intended for breeding purposes in New South Wales. ' A cable to the New York World from London says that Mrs. Lily Langtry, on 21st Augu6t, called upon Father Bernard Vaughan, the Jesuit, priest who has been pleaching scathing sermons in his church in Mayfair on the sins of the smart set. Her errand was to tell him she could fully confirm the truth of his asertions regairfing the wickedness of fashionable society One of the priest's trenchant sayings that has rankled in the minds of aristocratic women was to call them "devourers of men." Messrs. Frostick and Kaye, of Christchurch, representing the Executive Committee of the International Exhibition, waited upon the Premier this morning and discussed Exhibition matters- with the head of the Government. Amongst the topics Teferred to were the desire for an orchestra of full strength and a reduction of the season-ticket charges. It is understood that the interview is likely to have some satisfactory 1 results from the executive's point of view. The exhibition of pictures at the gallery of the New Zealand Acadenjy of Fine Arts is still well attended. The fine portrait of his Worship the Mayor an his robes of office, by Mr. J. F. Scott, attracts considerable attention. The drawing of the art union will take place on Thursday evening next. The exhibition is to remain open until the evening of Saturday, 22nd inst.. There was a large muster of mfmbers and visitors- at last night' 6 session of the King' Coronation Lodge, No. 33, 1.0.G.T, Bro. P. Sorenson, P.C.T., presided. Three former members, of the Order were readmitted. After routine business had been dealt with, an interesting programme was presented, the contributors being Sister Drury, Bros. Riddle, Parker, -Allan, . Sykes, and Sharps. The "estimating" competition of the \Vellington Kennel Club closed last night. Results were as follows: — Beans in jar, 7375. Nearest estimates : George Rowley, 3, Laureston-street, Wellineton, 7387; Georgo Stanhope, Seatoun, 7333; J. Horler, Hawker-street, 7327;/ N. Bedford. Bosworth-terrace, 7321; Mrs. A. Weine, Kilbirnie, 7321; J. Jukes, No. 1, Pipitea-street. 7433. These returns aro subject to a scrutiny by the committee. Winners are entitled to choose the puppies given as prizes in the order given above. ' This week's mail steamer from San Francisco brought to Mr. W. Coffey, hon. secretary of the Wellington Boxing Association, a letter from Mr. John M'Donald, manager for Hock Keys, the champion lightweight boxer of Australasia, stating that he and his principal were to leave- San Francisco on the 13th September, by the Sierra, due in Auckland on the Ist prox. Mr. M'Donald 6tat<sd that Keys would like another match in Wellington wiiih T. Tracy, v the New Zealand lightweight champion. A meeting of the Wellington Association^ will be held early next week to consider tho communication from Mr. M'Donald. We understand that it is very probable that the contest will eventuate about the 18th or 19th Octdßer. The Old Wellington Navak' Association hns accepted an invitation to meet the Old Petone Navals' Association in a Mor-ris-tube rifle match and card tournament. Major Hume, of the Now Zealand Artillery, is to deliver a lecture to the past and present members of the Wellington Naval Artillery next Wednesday. Mr. Tomlinson has presented a photograph of the "White Horse" cutter crew to the Old Wellington Navals' Association. iho anniversary of the Northland Primitive Methodist Church will be celebrated to-morrow. The services will be conducted by the Revs. O. E. Ward and R. J. Liddell. The annual concert will be licld on Wednesday. Mrs. Loie F. Prior will lecture at the Now Century Hall to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock. The first and third prizes in connection with the Christchurch Photographic Society's annual competition have been won by Mr. M'Qregor Wright, formerly of Wellington. If this ishould catch tho eye of any man whose feet don't feel at home in their present quarters, we call attention to our " non-tread-over " boots at 21a pair. Comfort guaranteed.— Kirkcaldie , and UStaino, Lt-d^ I—A<ivfc»1 — A<ivfc» * >