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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 58, 5 September 1914, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL 1 ♦

Never in New Zealand's history have Estimates had such a quiet passage as this year's schedule in the House of Representatives. There was no Budget debate of any consequence on Thursday night. The few hours of discussion were mainly concerned with railway policy and several odds and ends, including the_ general elections. Last night the Assembly voted nearly a million pounds by 11.40 p.m., and then decided to adjourn till Tuesday evening. The money is going through the mill with a speed which pleases the Government. The truce of the parties is enduring well. The Legislative Council was engaged on only minor business. At Auckland to-day, the representative Rugby match between the Northern province and Wellington is being played, and a keen struggle for supremacy is expected. Arrangements have been made for a full description of the game, to be given in this evening's. Sports Edition of The Post. The only local Rugby fixture is a representative junior match, between Wairarapa and Wellington, which is being played at Athletic Park. A detailed report of this fixture will also be given, as well a* a description of the soccer game at Basin Reserve between Corinthians and Hospital, the two leading teams. TJie ©ther outdoor contests will also b« described, aad in addition the latest war news will be published. The Expeditionary Forces Voting Act was signed by His Excellency the Governor last night, and is being carried into operation to-day. At each camp the Electoral Department has appointed Registrars of Electors and Returning Officers, all being members of the Public Service. These officers have prepared an electoral roll from the official camp roll, and have appointed Deputy Returning Officers and poll clerks to carry out .the At Auckland the polling booth is on the Epsom racecourse, at, Palmerston North on the Awapuni racecourse, and at Christchurch and Dunedin on the show, grounds. In Auckland the hours of polling are from 9 to 7, at Palmerston North from 9 to 7, at Christchurch from 8 to 6, and Dunedin from 9 to 10. In each case the hours have been fixed to suit the convenience of the camp officials and the me.il. At Wellington also policing will be carried on at the Alexandra Barracks from 11 to 3, on the troopship Maunganui from 4 to 7. Voting is proceeding' at the Lyttelton Post Office and at Port Chalmers on the troopship. Scrutineers have been appointed under the Licensing Polls Act, and arrangements have been made to ensure that men who go on subsequent expeditions shall be given the opportunity of leaving their voteß behind {hem. "" In tho divorce suit Elizabeth Mary Davey v. Jerpmiah Patrick Davey> petition for divorce on, the grounds of the husband's habitual drunkenness and cruelty, further evidence was given at the Supreme Court to-day before his Honour Mr. Justice Hosking as to the insobriety of the respondent. A decree nisi was grahted, to be made absolute in three months. Mr. T. M. Wilfbrd appeared for the petitioner. Belgian residents in Wellington could probably be counted on the fingers of one hand, and the recent proclamation published in the local newspapers calling all Belgian reservists to the colours only affected an infinitesimal portion of the population. As the result of its publication two Belgians have reported themselves to the local Consul (Mr. G. F. Johnston) and are leaving for the front at the earliest opportunity. With reference to the appeal made a few days ago by Lord Ranfurly for financial assistance on behalf of the St. John and the Red Cross organisations in England, which bodies nave now a large number of men and nurses at the front, it may be mentioned that the matter of monetary aid was considered by the St. John Ambulance authorities in this Dominion some weeks ago. Owing, however, to the large number of other matters on. hand, it was not possible at ,the time to take action, but later on efforts will no doubt be made to give effect to the request. Sports Suits for Men will be in favour "again this season. We can show good suits at 30s, 37s 6d, 52a 6d. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners-street.— Advt. Your time is too valuable to spend it doing Customs work. Pass the work over to us. We'll clear the goods. You've no bother, and save time. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 87-91, Customhouse-quay.' — Advt. The daily reports of the war arc causing considerable anxiety among quite a large number of our people. Still, we hope for peace in a very short time, and then all will be looking on a brighter outlook. Till that time arrives, however,, we advise everyone to get the best values in their purchases possible. Wearables are among tho most important thing* to consider, and we have no hesitation whatever in advising our readers to purchase their clothing and general drapery from Messrs. C. Smith, of Cuba-street. t They are giving the very best value possible--their goods were bought, paid for, »»d shipped before tht trouW« began.— Advt.