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Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 77, 31 March 1908, Page 6

Some incidents arising out of the recent salo by auction of goods left in the city tritmways and never claimed wore referred to in a recent issue of Tho Post, aud incidental reference was made to the quittance for a few shillings of a brief bag containing a quart chemical bottle which smoll of ala. This notice was read by a cilizen sorrowful over a personal leso, which led up to the snle, and yesterday ha called on the city chief inspector, who conducted the sales, and asked him for the name of the purchaser, in the hope that he might induce that person to re-sell. "See what I am reduced to," he pathetically cried, holding up a ninepenny kit of ilax material, and a black bottle of the comlnou '"squavelacfc" order. "That brief baf< cost me 255," he continued, "and I have searched every hotel in Wellington for it." Tho inspector was unable to give the name of the purchaser, and the man with the kit depaitcd with his sorrow unassuaged. Volunteers will be interested to learn that the Council of the Chuiches, which met last evening, sinceiely hopes that no . cunteen will be provided in connection \\n«» the next Easter manoeuvres. This hope was expressed iif a motion introduced by Mr. Hoby, and which read, "That as the volunteer camp^ held ia the Wellington district for the last ten years under tho command of Colonel Collins have been successfully conducted without a military canteen, theieby showing that such an institution is not necessary, this meeting nl the Council of Churches expresses' tho earnest hope that in the best interests of all concorned no canteen will be provided in connection with tho forthcomint? Easter manoeuvres." The Rev. W. J. Williainß, vice-president of the council, remarked that as for ten years it had been found • possible to do without canteens at tho manoeuvres that no change -would be made now. Eev. A. Dewdney (Baptist) observed that it was rumoured that a change was likely to be made. Rev. J. J. North suggested that the matter should be brought under tho notice of the Government, and this was decided to be done. A deputation from tha council is to give effect to the suggestion, Gilbert Furness ivas "charged before Mr. Riddell, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court this morning with unlawfully assaulting Alfred Mason, in the crowd at the Courtenay-place lire last night. Sub- 1 Inspector O'Donovan explained that the assault was a mqst brutal one. The complainant appeared in court in a very much knocked' about condition. Hi» 'Worship imposed a fine of £5, in default fourteen days' imprisonment. Christian Charles John Bay, charged with indecency on Lambton-quay last evening, was penalised to the extent of £5, or in default ordered to undergo fourteen days' imprisonment. For behaving in a manner likely to cause a i breach of the peace, James Wilson was ' fined 40s, in default seven days' imprisonment. 'On a charge of obscenity, Burnett Brooks was ordered to pay £5, with the alternative of fourteen days' imprisonment. The accused was also proceeded against for obstructing a police tiffioer. On this charge he was lined £3, tho default being fixed as before. Charged with failing to provide for^ his . illegitimate child, George A. Ninness was ordered to find security in £50, two sureties -of £25 each, or in default undergo . two months' imprisonment. Lizzie Griggs, charged with disorderly conduct whilst drunk, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour. Three first offending inebriates were also dealt with. , To-morrow, Wednesday, it. remnantday, remnants of dress goods, blouses, laces, ribbons, cretonnes, floor coverings, etc., at special prices. Kirkcaldis ana Stains, Ltd.— Advt. Olympia Opinion. — No c»r has been more extensively noticed and more consistently praised by press and public alike than tho Argyll. On of the best | known railway engineers in the kingdom purchased an Argyll, as he considered the new models at the price to bo "the most, workmanlike production exhibited." Scott Motor and Cycle Co. t Ltd., Cuba-street Extension. — Advt. The sharp bite of an early winter, which has been felt during the last week, has caused the citizens of Wellington to bo on tho look-out for warm clothing. Tho broiling sun of the previous weeks has mado us indifferent "to the new winter goodi ; but with the first chill of winter we will gladly welcome tho new coate that are now oeing shown at C. ' Smith's, Ltd., Cuba-rtreet.. Special importation of Ladies' and Girls' Tweed Jackets, in full or three-quarter length,, in the tight-fitting or full swing* back, 17s 6d, 21s, 255, 30s ; ,Cloth wid Tweed Paletots, all colours, 25s to 635. Make Nt early call at C. Smith's, Ltd., Cuba-st. — Advt. _ Tha Auckland University College publishPi ~in our advertising columns particulars of the Sinclair Scholarship.