TELEGRAMS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 July 1907, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

[Press Associat ion—Coptkiout.] CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BOARD. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day.—At the meeting of the Christchurch Fire Board tonight a motion was carried unanimously that the board could not accept the offer of an advance of £250 from the City Council, as it could not take over control of the fire brigade and plant until the Minister had approved of the estimates. It was resolved to write to the Colonial Secretary, pointing out the dilemma of the board, in that the City Council had been divested of the control of the fire 1 brigade’s property and plant, and the board could not accept responsibility under the Act until it was empowered to levy contributions, the' consequence being a deadlock, which exposed the lives and property of citizens to danger. It was also resolved to request the Minister’s approval of the estimates already forwarded to him. A suggestion that the Government should be asked to advance funds to enable the beard to carry on, was rejected. A FRENZIED ASSAULT. AUCKLAND, This Day.—Joseph Graham, aged 35, was this morning charged with committing an assault on Airs Margaret Cullen, proprietress of a boardinghouse in Prospect Terrace. Graham suddenly burst into Mrs Cullen’s kitchen, where she and a boarder were quietly sitting by the fire, and Airs Cullen requested him to leave. On an emphatic negative condiur from the intruder, she picked up the poker, and thereupon Graham, with a dramatic flourish, drew from an inside pocket a book, between the leaves of which was a razor blade. Crying out, “I have it in for you; I will cut your throat.” bo rushed upon her, seized her by the neck, and waved the weapon. The victim screamed, and the boarder rushed to the rescue, and the invader finished his threats without dignity on the broad of his hack. The accused protested his repentance in court. He said he was a fireman, and must have boon very drunk. The magistrate lot him off with one month’s imnrisonmont. Edward Carney, a mate of Graham's, got himself into difficulties through uttering threats against Mrs Cullen should Graham he arrested. He was bound over to keep the peace for three months.

“THE LADY’S DRESS.” AI CKLAND, This Day.—The Magistrate’s Court was occupied yesterday in hearing a claim brought by Schnoidemann Bros., tailors, against Airs Alfred Nathan for 12gs, value of a costume ordered by and delivered to defendant, together with costs of certain alterations. The Magistrate said that the real question was whether the costume fitted, and he would look through the evidence and give his decision later. The costume was sent backwards and forwards half-a-dozen times, and it was alleged could not be made to fit. The case aroused much interest in society circles. THE PROFESSIONAL TEAM. WELLINGTON, This Day.—The Wairarapa Age states that E. Wrigley, captain of the Red Star Club, has joined the professional team, and will leave with the *xam for Sydney on Thursday fortnight. Three matches are to be played in Sydney by the team. WELLINGTON BAKERS. WELLING 1 ON, This Day.—To-davtho Conciliation Board commenced the hearing of the dispute filed by the Wellington Operative Bakers’ Lnion. The Employers’ Inion intimated through one of its representatives that it objected to the presence of Mr Collins on the Board, as he was the secretary and a member of the Workers’ Union, and it also objected to the demands filed. If the demands were granted half the bakehouses in Wellington'wonld, it was stated, have to close. "No matter what the Board decided, it was the intention of the employers not to take notice of file Board, and to fight the matter out before the Arbitration Court. The chairman warmly protested against this decision of the employers, and of (he unfairness of the remarks made. Eventually the employers’ representatives withdrew-.

GERMAN OPERA COMPANY. AT CKLAND, 1 his Day.—The epidemic of indisposition reported'from Sydney in connection with the Grand Opera Company lias appeared in Auckland. When (lie company arrived they cut out the first matinee, which was to have taken place this afternoon, and a number of country people who attended were disappointed, no announcement of the fact having been advertised. “Carmen” was performed all right last night, but “Tanhanser” was to have come to-night. When the audience arrived they found huge placards posted about the theatre that owing to the indisposition of Herr Lndermann the piece could not be played, and it has now been postponed till next week. “Faust” was put on instead, but instead of starting at the advertised time of 7.40 it did notTiecin till 8, and at 11 o’clock the second hast act was only opening. A number of people loft tlio theatre before the close. Trams are blocking Queen street, which have been waiting since 11, the ordinary time for leaving of the last trams. It will cost the Tramwav Company a good sum for overtime. It was announced that Lohengrin would bo played to-morrow. h"t that has gone by the board and Carmen is to have a second performance. Much indignation is expressed.

PAPER INSTEAD OF SLATES. WELLINGTON. Jnlv 25.—1 n a letter to tile Education Board the Chhf Health Officer said that one of the "reat sources of infection in schools was the dust on the desks on which the children coughed or sneezed. It -'vould_ lie thought result in the diminution of infectious diseases if slates were done away with and writ incr pads substituted. The Board decided to obtain an estimate of the cost of supplying writing pads to the schools.

THE WELLINGTON FIRE

WELLINGTON, This Day.—The fire which did so much damage at the Meat Export Com nan vs fellinongery at Ngahuranga last night was the second outbreak in the same building within a month. Last nights fire destroyed the unstairs portion of the fellmongory quantity of wool, a large motor and generator and several, drying machines The machinery on the ground floor was damaged by the water. The building was insured in the Alliance and other offices for £3550 and (he plant electrical fittings for £3OBO in the same office. The insurance on the wool is not available.