TELEGRAMS.

Feilding Star, Volume II, Issue 534, 30 March 1908, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

■♦ [PEB PBKSS ASSOCIATION. ] THE FRUIT-GROWING INDUSTRY. Christchurch, March 30. A meeting of the Canterbury Fruit Growers Asociation, held on Saturday night, discussed the establishment, of an experimental fruitgrowing station in the Canterbury district. It was reresolved that they should write to the Minister for Agriculture (Hon. It. McNab) stating that Riocarton was suitable for fruit-growing, and that tho association considered that an experimental fruit station should be established within twenty miles of tho city of Christchurch. FELL OVER A BRIDGE. Hamilton, March 30. Frank Lewes, while intoxicated, fell over a traffic bridge on Saturday night and was drowned. THE EGMONT SEAT. Eltham, March 30. Mr D. L. A. Astbury, a farmer who contested the Hawera seat some years ago, announces himself as a Government candidate for the Egmont seat against all comers. Three Opposition candidates and three Government supporters are now out, and more may come. A PECULIAR ACCIDENT. Wellington, March 28.^ A peculiar accident occurred in Courtenay Place this morning, when a tram-car and a steam-lorry collided. The motorman, Frank Barton, was buried beneath the wreckage, and when extricated he was found to be seriously injured. As soon as the vehicles were unlocked the lorry bolted as the result of the steam not being shut off, and ra*i on to the footpath, knocking down and injuring an onlooker, W. Young. I [The injured spectator, Mr. T. W. j Young, is a well-known Labor kadiM . 1 In its account of tho accident, the I Post says: The first thing dono was j the extrication of the motorman. At this time both vehicles were locked I together by car wreckage, the lorry I not being damaged except for a small covering plate of the pumps. Tho lorry driver, William Craig, as soon as the collision occurred, jumped off . his seat to help the motorman out. j This was a work of difficulty, and a : sledge hammer had to be used to j break the mass of tangled ironwork i and wood under which the man was j buried. When Barton was got out he , was placed in an ambulance and con- • veyea to the hospital. Enquiries at the hospital showed that Barton's ; injuries are grave; but he has not [ lost consciousness. He has sustained fracture of the pelvis. Mr Young's foot was badly crushed and he suffered some bruises, but was this afternoon progressing very satisfactorily.] BANK MANAGER'S DEATH. i Dunedin, March 23. ( At aax inquest at Mosgiel to-day on , tho body of Thomas Artlhur Bramble, ' manager of tho Bank of Now Zealand at Out-ram, who was killed on the railway on Friday night, the evidence '■ wont to show .that tho deceased had apparently not noticed that tho train l»ad arrived at Mosgiel, at which station he should ihave alighted, until it had got under weigh again for Clinton, and that ho then hurriedly left the carriage in which he was sitting and jumped off tho train,* which had attained a good rate of speed. Ho fell on to the platform, and was dragged under .the trajn, the guard's vaii passing over his right leg, completely severing lit. A verdict of accidental death was 'returned. It is understood that Mr Bramble was undor orders to join the Dunedin office this week. SOUTHLAND SHIPPING. I Inveroargill, March 27. i Gratifying indications of the progress of Soutliland stripping was givsn by reports received at to-day's meeting of Bluff Harbour Board. Tho shipping master reported that during February, shipping had been — inward : 27 vessels of 53,427 tons; outward: 28 vessels of 54,300 tons. This was an -increase over fho corresponding period ; of the previous year of 7,333 tons and . 8,557 tons respectively. The financial ' statement submitted by the secretary ' showed .that ordinary revenue for I February had been £1865 2s lOd, as compared with £1,902 0s 7d for the same month last year, and this was an inareaso of £560 for the two man/tins of tho year, over the same two of 1907. The secretary also reported that bertihage dues for the month ■bad been, £570, which is a record in the history of the Board. 1 IN THE COURTS. : Pa/lraeiston N., March 28. At the Supreme Court on Saturday, Mr Justice Cooper delivered judgme"t •in the case of William Reed and others v. the Levin Co-operative Dairy Company. In this case plaintiffs applied for the annulling of the election of John Davies and Basil, regarded as directors of tho defendant company, and for a mandamus ordering the company to proceed with a fresh election of directors. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant, with one set of costs, assessed at £36 lls. PERVERSE WEATHER. Napier, March 2?. ! Tho bad weather experienced here [ during almost the whole time of the carnival gave way to-day to one of the i most perfect days, suoh as one usually ! enjoyed here at this season of the ! voar. BREAD COMING DOWN. Dunedin, March 28 j The Master Bakers' Association decided that, while agreeing that 7d for a four-pouxd loaf was a fair price for bread, with flour at £11 5s per ton, i the price from Monday next will be j 6d. Tho question of cash sales was disI cussed but it was decided to adhere to the present eystem. TO WHAT BASE USES! Wellington, March -28. The Ministerial residence in Moles-worth-street, formerly occupied by Mr Seddon, is to be used for Government offices to relieve the congestion at tho main building. Tlm residenco will probably be also ueed for Committee purposes during next session. TE ARAI IN FLOOD. Gisborne, March 28. A phenomenal rainfall on Thursday caused a tremendous flood in the head waiters of tho Te Arai stream, and resulted .in extensive damage to tin© upper portion of the municipal water supply works, which have just been 1 completed. The flood carried away the pipe line for a distance of three miles and the pipes were left in fantastic positions togh up on the bank. Tho former configuration of the valley was completely altered and it will be necessary to survey a new line along tin© hill side. The damage is estimated at probably £5000. The water supply has not been cut off, and a temporary intake can «a<aly be constructed +o maintain the present pressure ot 140 lbs to the square inch. SWIMMING. Auckland, March 30. At the Auckland Swimming Carnival on Saturday, the 220 yds Championship resulted as follows : Champion (Auckland) 1, Kernot (Auckland) 2, Dodge (Chnstehurch) 3. Time, 2min 48 1-Ssec^ The 100 yds Invitation race resulted: Champion 1, Dodge 2, O'Hara 3. Time, 65sec, which equals the standar THE MINISTER OF LANDS. Chrifltchurch. March 29. The Hon. R. McNab arrived at Christchurch from Cheviot last night, and left for the North. The Minister has just completed a tour over the route of the South Island Map Trunk line— Picton to Chnfltcnurcln He returns from Wellington next week, • and goes right through #to Gore on Saturday. On the following Monday, in company wi*h the Premier, he will commence -a tour through Central Otago, starting from Queenstown. HOSPITAL SUNDAY AT NAPIER. Napier, March 29. The annual Friendly Societies' Hob{>ital demonstration, postponed^ from aat Sunday, took place to-day in the Botanical Gardens. There was a very large attendance of Napier and Hastings people, and a large amount was collected. LYTTELTON SHOOTING CASE. Ghristehurch, March 29. Frederick Ball, on remand, appear, ed at the- Lyttelton Magistrate's Court this morning and was charged with having, attempted to murder Alexander James Murr by shooting him with a revolver. On the application of the police the accused was further remanded for seven days.

HOSPITAL COLLECTIONS. Jnvercargill, March 29. The results of yesterday's hospital Saturday collections are said to constitute a record for tho dominion. The total (incomplete so far) is £1030 10s $d, of which the- town collections totalled £455 and the outlying districts £534 17s 3d. ANOTHER FIRE. Ashburton, March 29. Tlio -Bon Accordo carriage and general smith works were totally destroyed by lire at 3 o'clock this morning. The business was leased and worked by iMr John StribMng, and owned by Mr Charles Reid. An ineflioinet water sup. ply prevented the brigade from coping with the flames till the main building was gutted, but their efforts saved the unattached workshops. The stock in trado. including gigs and a quantity of tools, was covered by a pob'cy of £300 in the Royal office, but Stribling estimates his loss over aJid above this at nearly £200. C. Reid had the building insured for £100 aaid the tools for £100, botih in the State office. THE PREMIER AT GISBORNE. Gisborne, March 30. The Premier called at Gisborne yesterday on his way south, and was met and welcomed by a number of prominent citizens. Sir Joseph stated that he would probably return in May and, would, if possible, go over the surveyed Gisborne-Ro-torua railway route. A SUITABLE CANDIDATE. Pahiatua, March 30. At a meeting of the Pahiatua branch of the New Zealand Political Hefonn League, on Saturday, it was unanimously decided to invite Mr Cooper, a member of the Colonial Executive of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, to contest the Pahiatua seat in the Opposition interest at tho forthcoming general election. The selection of Mr Cooper was strengthened by the fact that letters from several districts had been received, strongly recommending him as a suitable candidate. BRUNNER AND BLACKBALL MINERS. Greymouth, March 30. The following telegram is sent as a correction : — At a largely attended meeting of tho Brunner Min&rs' Union on Saturday afternoon, a motion was moved as follows : That the Blackball Union bo informed that tliis Union cannot entertain such a proposal, as it is not in accordance with the Industrial Arbitration and Concilliation Act, and this Union does not favor concancellation, and until such cancellation, we are bound to abide by the Act. An amendment was moved as follows: That we respectfully request the management to refrain from supplying orders from the Blackball Coal Company, and that an early reply be requested. In the discussion that followed, no one was in favour of a strike, which it was recognised would be a very foolish step to take. Mr Russell was not present at the meeting, neither were representatives of tho Blackball miners. Many married miners who were opposed to the strike came to town as usual, knowing that the Blackball proposal would be rejected by an overwhelming majority. This proved to by the case, as the voting being 87 to 12. WEEKLY WAGES. Wellington, March 29. Tho Employers' Federation decided to bring a case very shortly to test the Labour Department's contention that the recent amendments to the Factories' Act mean that full weekly wages must bo paid to factory employees whether a full week's work has jeen clone or not. The Federation holds that this is incorrect and that full wages is only pa3 r able when full time is worked. THE AMERICAN FLEET. Wellington 1 , March 30. Tho Wellington branch of the Navy League has written to Sir Joseph Ward and the Governor asking them to use their influence to induce Admiral Evans to extend the visit of tho American fleet to Wellington. THE APPEAL COURT. Wellington, March 30. The Appeal Court opened its sessions to-day, the bench being occupied by Judges Williams, Denniston, Edwards, Cooper, and Chapman. The Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) wired that he was unable to attend owing to pressure of work on the Native Lands Commission. Mr Justice Williams presided. Four new cases were added to the list, but none will be taken till to-morrow afternoon. In the estate of Mr Moore (Christchurch), deceased, the Court awarded costs (£6O) both on the appeal and tho petition, considering they had full power to do so, and that it was an instance in which it should bo exercised. Leavo was given by tho Crown to appeal to the Privy Council. Among tho cases to be dealt with are the following: — Wood v. Joyce (Feilding), Reed v. Simpson, Judd v. Byrne and Duignan, Grey Lynn Borough y. Tho Feilding Gas Co., Phoenix Insurance Company v. The United Insurance Company, Piers v. M'Menamen. It is understood that the case, Meinertzhagen v. Donnelly, will also be taken. Add Bank Manager dead. CHARGE OF THEFT. Dannevirko, March 30. Thomas and Charlotto Prisk were arrested at 3 o'clock this morning on a charge of breaking and entering shops occupied by Miss Pallant, with intend to cimmit crime. Accused, who occupy a neighbouring shop, wore discovered by the nightwatchman who, not being satisfied with the explanations given, infoi'med the police. The accused were before the Court this morning, .and were remandod for a week. MANAWATU WINTER SHOAV. Palmerston N., March 30. 'Butter and cheese entries for the Dairy Factory classes are being received frfom all parts of the dominion. In addition to the valuable challenge- cups given by the New Zealand Shipping Company and the Shaw-Savill and Albion Company, Now Zealand championships are to be allotted for butter and cheese under the auspices of the New Zealand Factory Butter and Cheese Makers' Association, entries closing on Wednesday. April 1. The prize money allotteu in this division totals £132 10s, and there- are, in addition, five gold medals and three championship cups, each valued at 25 guineas. The requirements of exhibitors in the machinery and other divisions has necessitated 4000 square feet being added to the present show buildings, and tho work is now in hand. AN ELEVATED ASSAILANT. Gisborne, March 30. A Saturday night disturbance was created in' town through an inebriated individualon horseback riding through the Salvation Army ring and striking a bystander, named Joseph Spencer, who interposed, with a loaded stick, rendering him unconscious. The police arrested the offender, who was fined £5 this morning for drunkenness, and remanded pn a charge of assault, bail being allowed. The man Who was assaulted received a nasty wound on his head, but is recovering. OLD BOYS WIN WELLINGTON CHAMPIONSHIP. With the exception of the Wel-Hngton-Hawk&'e Bay mathch, which will eventuate at Napier this the curtain was rung down on cricket this season on Saturday afternoon, when the contest between Old Boys and Midland for the senior champion^ ship was concluded, the former team, who also secured the championship last season, gaining a well-deserved victory by a substantial margin. . WANT OF CONFIDENCE. New Plymouth, March 30. At a meeting of the local branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants a vote of want of confidence in the present executive of the society was carried; also a vote that Mr Hornsb'y had been unfairly treated by the executive. . A SCIENTIST'S VISIT. n Auckland, March 30. Dr. Rivers, lecturer at St. Johns - < College, Cambridge, who arrived from s ! Samoa by the steamer Navua, is purl '• suing anthropological and other scienr '. tific research in Polynesia and the ; Melanesian Archipellagoeß, as a mem- - | ber of the expedition under the ausi i pices of the Percy Sladen trust. Dr. i Rivers has visited Hawaii and Fiji.

He proceeds hence by the Southern Cross to the Solomon Islands, where I he will be met by other members of the party, who are proceeding via ( Sydney. i GALE AT APIA. Auckland, March 30. '' A gale, which delayed the steamer Navua at Apia, drove several schooners ashore, and wrecked some small craft. Tho seas washed right across the main street, doing considerable damage.