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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 73, 26 March 1912, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL No one was more surprised than the master of the steani trawler Energy that there ehould have been any public anxiety on her account. Considering the weather of the past few days it was only to bo expected that the trawler ehould be overdue. As a matter of fact, the weather was bo lough that ehe had not sufficient fish to bring in on the first day. A good catch was taken on Friday night, and then the weathor became so rough that the trawler had to run for shelter to the Soundn. She then went into Picton for freAh water and other supplies. Having left there she went into Cloudy Bay and fished about in the vicinity of the bay. The principal fish caught were gurnard, flounders, sole, lemon sole, ling, and hake. On one occasion in Cloudy Bay the net was particularly heavy, and it was thought that an unusual abundance of fish was being taken. As it happened, sharks predominated. None of them wore very large, however, but they were very numerous. Their spine was severed to kill them, and they were flung back into the sea again. The Energy,' which arrived early this morning, made a rapid clearance of her fish at the Queen's wharf to-day. Two slight fihooks of earthquake. were felt in Wellington about 8.30 last liight. Shocks were also felt at Wanganui, Palmerstoa North, Masterton, Westport, Hokitika, Pahiatua, 'Napier, and other places. The Postal authorities adviae that the b.b. Moana, w,hieh left Sydney at noon on Saturday, has on board an Australian mail. She is due to arrive here tomorrow. The Manuka, which left Sydney at 3 p.m. on Saturday, also brings an Australian mail, which is due here tomorrow. Visiting Australian journalists who have been spending some time in the North, including a visit to Rotorua, are ■expected to arrive in Wellington tomorrow evening. On Thursday they will be the guests of the three Wellington daily papers at Day's Bay. The party numbers between twenty-five and thirty, and includes ladies. As the result of experiments, the Department of Agriculture has been convinced that there are great possibilities before the manufacture of casein, and has decided to obtain the very latest information regarding the different systems of manufacture. Mr. J. Pederses, one of the officers of the dairy division, who has had an extensive experience both in Denmark and New Zealand dairies, ha«. been appointed to- make th© investiga-* tion, and will leave for Europe in the course of a few days. The municipal roll at Petone in connection with the Mayoral election closes at 5.30 thie afternoon. It is expected that there will be a big addition to the number of voters, as both parties have been working very hard. Considerable interest is being taken in the election, and an early 6tart is being made with the campaign. Mr. J. Piper, who is opposing the present Mayo* (Mr. J. W. M'Ewanj, will address the elector* at St. Augustine's Hall at 8 o'clock next Friday. He will speak at Korokbronext Tuesday. The proposal to instal an up-to-date drainage system in Petono was again briefly before the local Council last evening. The engineer reported that he had interviewed Mr. Mestayer, who drew up the original scheme. He asked Mr. Mestayer whether he would be prepared to draw up specifications for the work. Mr. Mestayer replied that he was at present very busy and was not looking for the work. > Unless the council' was prepared to go o-n with i-he scheme he had arranged he would rather not have anything to do with the matter. Tho Mayor stated that the scheme which was .favoured by the council was practically the same as that, recommended by Mr. •Mestayer, but the method of lifting differed. He presumed that Mr. Mestayer would stand by the Shone system. Under the circumstances the Mayor thought that the engineer should now consult with Mr. Laing-Meason, who was in every way competent to deal with the drainage. The council' agreed to this. Although it was announced in The Post some time ago that a settlement had been arrived at in 'connection with the "unapproachable" Hutt pipe bridge, the warrant authorising the construction of the approached by the Petone Borough Council has not yet been issued. The Mayor explained the position at last night's meeting of the Petone Council. "Matters have reached this stage," hie said. "The Petone Council has agreed to the draft warrant, and it is now necessary to have the formal approval of the other parties concerned. In the meantime the City Solicitor has written to the Under-Secretary of the Public Works Department asking him to fix a day for the formal hearing lor the application of tht warrant. As it is certain that thero will be uo opposition from the other parties, I hope that in a very short time now the matter will be duly settled', and we will be permitted to proceed with our share of the work." One of the most progressive towns in the Dominion at the present time is Invercargill. Starting on a cold, bleak plain, with little ,to recommend it except its geographical position, it is fast developing towards a large town, with plenty of faith on tho part o! ita citizens, who are gradually weeding out the old wooden buildings and ••enlacing them by substantial structures or Brick and stone. Those who wish to gain, an insight into this progressive Southern town will find its capabilities well set out in a handsome pamphlet just issued in colours by tho Southland Times Company. Thero are other go-a-head towns besides the capital of Southland, such as Gore, Mataura, Biverton, and Orepuk^ and these hay» their merits aptly set forth. Some neat reproductions of the scenery to be found in the Cold Lakes district are included, and the tourist will find a handy reference in 'Scenic and Progressive Southland." In the Magistrate's Court to-day, during the hearing of civil business, Dr. M'Arthur, S.M., took occasion to contradict a statement that had appeared in a paper in regard to judgment summonses, to the effect that he had stated from tho Bench he would not give judgment against a -defendant who was getting £4 per week or under. Hie Worship explained that he would not have said anything about it, only that this alleged opinion of his had been quoted by a fellow magistrate in the South. It appeared — on the suggestion of a solicitor in Court— that some remarks of Dr. M'Arthur in connection with an appeal board sitting in Auck land had Seen miscoustrued. On that occasion his Worship informed a defendant who had not appeared, and had an order given against him, that had ho appeared and told the Court that ha was only receiving £4 per week, it is probable he would not have made an order. " You must take all circumstances into account," explained his Worship. He could see now how the statement had originated. Rupert Park, aged nineteen, residing in Pctono-avenue, was handling a pearifle at Petone on Sunday, when tho weapon went off and the bullet entered one of his hands. He was sont to the hospital, where the missile was extracted last night. To-morrow. Wednesday, Kirkcaldio and Stains, Ltd., will offer baigains— picked goods from seven ■depaitnicnU, including costumes, glove*, sergiv. bjguje pjece*, e^-Ajlyi,, . -« " ~ I