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Evening Post, Volume LXXV, Issue 89, 14 April 1908, Page 7

,Tho man Alex. Muir, who was shot by Frederick Hall with a revolver at Lyttelton on 7th March is reported to be progressing satisfactorily towards recovery. A writ has been v issued against the Petone Borough. Council by Messrs. Barber and Co. challenging its right to allow water mains leading to the reservoir to remain on a section "of land owned by the plaintiffs. The borough water mains come down a right-of-way which Barber and Co. claim they havo the title to. Tho pipes were laid down in 1903. The then council, it is stated, obtained the necessary right from the former owner of the section. ■• "A splendid opportunity has arisen for the opponents of Bellamy's to take advantage of the destruction of Parliamentary Buildings to urge that the institution be not renewed when the new buildings are constructed" (says .Jhe Stratford Star). "If the members of Parliament wish to entertain themselves or their friends, the Empire City has ample accommodation without taxing the country to keep up an ornamental institution such as Bellamy's. The cost of New Parliamentary Buildings will be great enough for absolutely necessary conveniencesj and the present has provided an opening that the advocates of economy should not be slow to tako advantage of." L:\Bfr evening, one of the largest gatherings of Druids was held at the Druid's Hall, i Taranaki-Btreet. .when Bro. P. Flanagan, P.D.P. unveiled tho portrait of th© late Mr. Jas. Mackay, PIG. P. Brother Casey, A.D., presided. Me. Flanagan in a very impressive speech outlined the great services rendered to New Zealand Druidism by the deceased brother, the sentiments of which were silently appreciated by the brethren assembled. Brother Bingham, P.D.P. , was presented with a J).P. collar and diploma by DJ?. Brother H. J. Lepper, ,who referred to Bro. Bingham's many efforts in the cause of Druidism. Seventeen candidates were duly initiated and the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony, the contributing members being " Bros. List, A. Thorley, H. S. Coburn, V.A., R. M. Isaacs, H. J. Lepper, O'Leary, F. Barley, R. King, and-F. ,Kuch. Scarcity of stock is curtailing the profits of the retail bntcher of Wellington. , He has been informed by the wholesale suppliers that prices are up as from yesterday. Beef now costs him an extra shilling per hundred pounds and mutton another farthing per pound. A retailer claiming to be in a position to know the feeling of the small man of the trade, told a Post reporter to-day that the advance will not affect tho retal 1 prices. "Why?" asked our representative. "We have no chanco of getting it," replied the dealer. "There are 52 master butchers in Wellington and they would not keep to the prices if an advance was made.' They are frightened of the big fellows capturing the trade. Meat will go up a lot further yet." "Th?n of course, you will be compelled to increase the retail charges," observed the reporter. "No," ho concluded, "I don't think go. We are the people who feel the pinch." The small shop-keepers now have to pay from 2|d to 2\a. per pound for mutton and 20s per 1001b for beef. The Animals Protection Act, as passed last year, made some alterations in .tho laws regarding the killing and taking of game in New Zealand, which are of considerable interest to sportsmen on the approach of the shooting season, remarks the Lyttelton Times. The season will begin at one o'clock in the morning of May 3, and closes at seven o'clock in the evening 'of July 31st, but if May Ist falls on a Sunday, the season will start on the day following. No taerson'will be allowed to use any cylinder which has a greater depth than 2ft 6in, and is not open at both ends. The year 1910 and every third year will be a close season for native and imported gamej but it is provided that on petition from any Acclimatisation Society the district may be exempted from this operation of this section. In addition, the Governor may make regulations governing the number of imported or native game that may be taken, or killed by any person during any season, nad preventing the use of cylinders or decoys or any excessive or unsportsmanlike .taking or killing of game, either generally or in respect of any specified variety of game. In connection with the finding of an old wreck at Middleton reef/ briefly mentioned in our cable messages, the Sydney Daily Telegraph says : — A remarkable cruise has terminated by tho return to Sydney of the, small fishing boat Dedi. The occupants were Cpptain Christensen and Messrs. 11. Jacobseu and A. Strand. The tiny craft, which has a length of only 24ft., left Sydney on 18th January for Middleton Keef, and on the run across met very baid weather, those on board spending an anxious time. The reef was reached on 9th February, and the wrecked barque Annasona was found lying in the same position as when she stranded. The men at once commenced fishing for beche-de-mer, and suceppded m* securing a fair amount. When in search of fresh grounds for their industry, the j>arty fcund the "bones" 6t a stranded vessel. The position of tho find was a couple of miles to the north of the Annasona. Salvage se- . cured included two old iron cannon, some, 4ft, in length. Several old copper coins, bearing an indistinct reproduction of the fate Queen's 7 head, a quantity of buckshot, arid a large iron £ot were also found. The approaching mayoral election is earning an amount of interest that will prove a good thing for' the city, whichever candidate is returned. Another item of equal importance to all lady votera is a special shipment of Kid Gloves, juot received by the city's leading glove etore — C, Smith, Limited— whose London house secured this lot on exceptional terms. They consist of varipns shades and makes, but all are reliaJlfcJn quality and good in cut. Tho price jiJTJio same for the whole ihjpmcnt— 2s lid i-er pair. . These we worthy of a visit of inspection as they cannot be replaced at the price— Advt. Tenders will bo received by Tloss and Glpndinning, Auckland, for Hannan's large stock ot drapery; alao lease of premises. Full particulars from any of the branebss.— Advt.