LOCAL AND GENERAL.'

Evening Post, Volume LXXIII, Issue 70, 23 March 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.'

During the past week twelve cases of scailet fever and two of diphtheria have Dcen reported to the Heatth Department. The banks of the. colony will ba closed from Good Friday to the following Tuesday, both days inclusive. Favourable consideration was given last night by the Technical Education Board to a suggestion from Mr. W. C. Quinncll, M.R.C.V.S., of Wellington, that a class foi_ instruction in farriery should be established in connection with tho school. Mr. Quinncll, who had instrncted snecessful classes in the Sydney and Brisbane schools, enclosed a "series of recommendations, and a syllabus of modest scope. Asked for his opinion, the director (Mr. La Trobe) said he thought the board could not do better, at tho present time, than start such a class for lectures as Was suggested, as ■ there was po room in the buildings for a__ forge and for anatomical demonstrations. Mr. William 4Han, in moving that preliminary steps oe taken towards the formation of a class, said that snch a class -was necessary, and he thought journeymen as well as apprentices would take the opportunity of getting expert instruction in the care of the feet of horses and the scientific method of shoeing. The Rev. Mr. Evans agreed, and seconded the motion. Mr. T. Carmichael doubted whether there were enough farriery establishments in Wellington to support such a class. The chairman (Mr. J. P. Luke) : "Of course, the director will make enquiries beforo ' starting tho class." Mr. Evans: "We might test the matter by giving a scries of lectures for a start, and the lecturer might ho given tho fees." The director thought tho board should be prepared to bear the cost of the undertaking, and not let tha lecturer be the loser, an opinion which met with tho approval of the board, and the motion was adopted. People contemplating a "run up the tins" for Easter are directed to 6tudy the Manawatu Railway Company's timetable, which appears in another column. From 26th March (Tuesday) till 3rd April an extra mail train will be despatched from Wellington (departing at 8.20) in addition to other special and ordinary trairte that may be arranged. J Travellers are advised to notice the allerations in the ordinary mail train's places. The executive of the Wellington Cricket Association has at last awarded the senior championship to the Old Boys* Club, which has gone right through the season without a loss, a very creditable performance for so young a club. Thne was, not very long ago, Mjhen the Old Boys* temn would go through the senson Avithoivt a win, and their showing this year, must have gladdened the hearts of their many supporters. The club is holding a dinner at tho Hotel Cecil on Wednesday, the 27th March, on account of tho win, and tho committee expect to have a very large and representative gathering of old boys and their supporters to do honour to tho occasion, as this is tho first time any old boys' club has won a senior championship. v Some ovidence given in the Magistrate's Court at lnvereargill yesterday as to the damage by sand drift in tho Now River district was rather remarkI able. One witness said that an ordinary wire fence put round his agricultural land a few years ago was now completely submerged, and six fully equipped wagons could bo taken over tho site. At another place the sand drifted away and left a fence suspended. It is suggested that full enquiry bo made into the subject. Tho monthly meeting of the Technical Education Board was held in the Education Buildings last night. Present — Messrs. John P. Luko (chairman), Win. Allan, Thomas Carmichael, and Rev. W. A. Evans. Tho accounts on tho 22nd inst showed a debit balance of £896. The secretary of the Coachworkcrs' Union (Mr. W. H. Westbrooko) wrote that his union would giiarnnrco tho sum of £10 against loss in tho formation of nn instruction class for conchImildcis. The Town Clerk sent an intimation that the City Council's annual donation of £250 would be forwarded on the Ist prox. It wae decided, owing to tho small attendance of members, to hold a special meeting of tho board to consider the roport of the director and a special committee upon tho site question (particulars of which weiv published in yesterday's Post). Mr. La Trobe exhibited a ground plan of "his proposed building, which covers a frontage of 400 ft. Tho necessary ground for such a sohomo would he provided, if the boaid should be successful, in its cidoavour 10 induce .the Government to grant tho Mount View Asylum grounds for the purposes of developing technical education in Wellington. Tho annual meeting of the Old Wellington Navals' Association will be held at the Navals' boat station neit Monday evening. Two special lines in Easter millinory, at 21s and 25s is being advortiacd j on page 4, by Messrs* Kirkcaldie and j Stains, Ltd*— tAdvfc..

The following tenders have been accepted by the Wellington Harbour Boaid fcrr annual contracts for the year ending 31st March, 1908 : — Hardware, Briscoe and Co., Ltd., 25 per cent, discount; ship chandlery, Duthio and Co., Ltd., 12£ per cent, discount; oil and colourmen's stores, Stewart T.G. and H. Co., 2l per cent, discount; timber, Prouse Bros, and Co., 12Jr per cent, discount; , glass, Stewart T.G. aad H. Co., 25 per ■ cent, discount ; bTassfoundry, Jenkins and Mack, 11^ per cent, discount ; gasfitters' work, Jenkins and Mack, 22£ per cent, discount ; cartage, J. Keir, 25J per cent, discount ; removal of rubbish, Mrs. J. J. Moore and Son, schedule rates ; Coal, A, B. and C. schedules, New Zealand State Coal Depot (A. Macdougall, Hunter-street), schedule rates; Coal, D. and E. schedules, New Zealand State Coal Depot (W. O. Gascoigne, lower Cuba-street), schedule prices ; office stationery, Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., schedule prices > manrfactnred stationery, W. J. Lankeheaf, schedule priccG ; letterpress printlithogrvvphio printing, Coullii, Culling;, and Co., Ltd., schedule prices. To-day the sun and the deep-blue sky are amply apologising for the gloom that had afflicted the city for 6ome days. The bad weather, however, had & "vigorous last kick. Rain descended plentifully last night, and the northerly, which had been fairly energetic during "the day, rose to a gale, which was at its worst about half-pact ten. Tho average velocity for twenty-four hours was 32£ miles an- hour. Yesterday's rain amounted to .39 inch. On a charge of having violerttly resisted Constable Dunphy whilst in the execution of his duty in Tory-street last evening, Patrick Keegan was to-day fined by Dr. Si' Arthur, S.M., 20s, in default seven days' imprisonment. He was also comicted of drunkenness and discharged. Mary Walsh was fined 20s, in ocfault seven days' imprisonment, for drunkenness, and was remanded until the 28th inst., on a charge of being a vogue and a vagabond. For drunkenness, Richard Dunn and Robert Brown were each fined 40s, in default fourteen days' imprisonment. John Stapleton was convicted and discharged, on the "under standing that the paid £1 Is medical expenses, Albert White was remanded for a week for curative treatment, and Fred Coiley and one first offender were each convicted and discharged. Arrangements- are well in hand for (he banquet which is to be tendered to Mr. \. Ballinger (rifle champion) and Mr. W. Balling, at the Bellevue Gardens Hotel on Monday night. The following gentlemen have accepted invitations to be present : — Hon. B. M'Nab (Defence Minister), Colonel Collins cutive Officer N.Z. Defence Forces Killo Association), Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.H.R., Mr. VV. H. Field, M.H.E., Captain M'Donald (Mayor of Lowe? Hutt), Mr. Geo. London (Mayor of Petone), and Surgeon-Major Puray. Captain M'Donald will occupy the chair. TLe first session of the Young Women's Chiistiau Association Literary and Debating Society closed last evening, when a paper by Miss Gibbs was read on "Tennyson." A keen interest has been taken in the various subjects dealt with by the members. Two very pleasant evenings which deserve special mention were a "Talk on Kindergarten Work" by Miss Richmond, and an address on "Elocution" by Mr. R. Brown. A new syllabus is being arranged and a fresh 6tart is to be made after the holidays, with the change in the evening from Thtmsday to Tuesday. ' Iho Easter vacation at the Supreme Court commences on Thursday. From Uood Friday to Tuesday, 2nd April, the offices will bo closed entirely, but for the rest of the vacation will be open un- [ til 1 p.m. daily. it is reported that shortage of trucks for sheer, is becoming more acute. It is costing this district (says the Feildmg Star) hundreds of pounds every week, owing to tho delay in getting away stock. The Grand Orange Lodges of the North and South Islands having agreed to amalgamation, the executives of both Grand Lodges aTe to confer at Eastertime in Chiistchnrch. The North Island will be lepresented by Bros. G. Petherick (Grand Master), J. Aston, D.G.M., J. Lindsay (Grand Secretary), H. J. White (Grand Treasurer), and G. H. Hill, F.C., for the purpose of preparing rules and regulations for the United Grand! | Lodge. There will be special singing to-morrow (Palm Sunday) at St. Anne's, Northland. At Wadestown Church "The Story of tha Cross" and selections from Stainer's "Crucifixion" will be sung at 7 p.m. The members of Taranaki-street Intermediate and Junior Christian End-eavoor Societies are reminded that a memorial meeting in memory of their late member, Arthur Ralph, will be held at 10 a.m tomorrow, in place of their ordinaTy meetings. Paiticulars are advertised. The anniversary services of the Donald M'Lean-street Primitive Methodist Sun-day-school will be held to-morrow, as advertised. The attention of old scholars and friends especially is drawn to this announcement, as this is the last celebration to Be. held in the old building. Mr. Varney, of Wanganui, will preach. St. Patrick's College Old Boys' Association will hold its fourth annual general meeting at St. Patrick's College tomorrow, at 2.30 p.m. As the business is of an important nature it is desired that all members and intending members should attend. Tho third anniversary of the NortlTland Primitive Methodist Sunday School .vill bo celebrated to-morrow, when special services will bo conducted by lac Rev. J. Dawson in the morning, Rev. B. Metsou in the afternoon, and Rev. J. lioed Glasson in the evening. A feature of the services will be the special singing of appropriate anthems by the scholars. Tho preaching of Mr. L. F. Stephens .wid tho singing of Mrs. Stephens still attract largo numbers to the Church of Christ, Newtown. Their subjects for tomorrow night will bo found in our church service column. The No. 2 Wellington Defence Cadet Battalion (? . -town, South Wellington, Kubirme, Clj ue-qnay, and Wadestown Corps) will be in camp at Pnkehou during Easter. Major Poison will bo in command. The Paimerston North High School Cadets will attend the camp. The services ir, Kent- terrace Prcsbylorian Church to-morrow will be con- v ducted by tho Church Students' Missionary Deputies, Messrs. T. Miller, M.A., and J. \\\ Shaw, M.A. Tho Engineers' Band will give a performance at Island Bay to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Your furniture- packed, romoved, or stored. Experienced and careful men. By road, rail, or sea. Anywhere. New Zealand Express Co., Customhouse-quay. Tel. 133d.— Advt. No matter what preparation you have mado, your holiday arrangements will not bo complete unless you have paid a visit to our Coat Department. Tho most fashionable Styles of tho soason *ro here. Tho Empire, corset-fitting, semi-fitting, and box coats in tho latest aud niost popular fabrics, Ohoviots, Coverts, fancy mixtures, and broadcloths, and nil at very reasonable prices. You should soo this strand assortment beforo purchasing your holiday coat. Tweed coat 18s 6d, 21s ; fact* cloth trimmed fur collar, special lino, 35s SOs t three-quar-ter and fuU-lengtli. C. Smith, tha Cosh D'rMjer Cuba-street.— Advt.