NEWS IN BRIEF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15554, 11 March 1914, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Eight men and two women occupied the police tells last night.

Among the justices of the peace recently appointed is Mr. 0. W. Fuuke, ol Dairy F.at

At the Dunedin Police Court yesterday, a Chinese market gardener was fined 5s and costs for working at his calling on Sunday.—Press Asiwciation.

Mr. John Bollard, M.P. for Eden, an--Bounces that there is no truth in the rumour that he will not be a candidate at the coming general election.

The citizens' carnival at Wellington this year is expected to yield a surplus of a little over £1000. Last year over £2000 was netted, but other demands upon the public, following the strike troubles, probably accounts for the shrinkage.—(Press Association.)

At a special meeting of the Birkenhead Borough Council on Monday night, the resolution to borrow £3500 to pay off the liabilities incurred in connection with the installation of a water supply and rood improvements, in excess of the £25,000 loan, was confirmed.

KeivJworth, the boardinghouso in St. Paul's Street, which was gutted by fire on Monday evening, was owned by Mr. Thomas Buxton, of the Albert Hotel. It was insured for between £800 and £1000. Mrs. Gray, the tenant, estimates the 1 >ss she has sustained at £200.

Additional awards in connection with the Takapuna Show are as follow:—For great number of points secured: J. A. Rune.man, 71, 1; Mrs. W. Tonar, 65, 2. Weight guessing competition (oxail weight r.f pig dressed, 951b): Mrs. H. L. Brett, Mm. M. Poland, and Mr. .1. Gilford, 9olb, 3 ; Mr. J. Clark, 9oilb, 2.

Tim dearth of fire-plugs in the Domain Road, Mount Albert, was referred to in a letter received by the Borough Council on Monday evening. "In .such conditions," said the writer, " the fire brigade are helpless. The matter was referred to the Water Committee for attention.

Building enterprise was indicated in the report of the building inspector (Mr. J. 0. Moodifl) to the" Mount Albert Borough Council on Monday night, which suited hat 24 permits had been issued for February, to the total value of £6791. Of tlii* number 17 were for new dwellings, at an aggregate cost of £6523.

A proposed motor-"bus service for residents in Edendale was brought to the attention of the Mount Albert Borough Council on Monday evening, together with a suggested time-table for the service, by Mr. C. W. Harris, who stated that the subject, would lie further discussed at a subsequent public meeting of residents.

The sum of £145 has now been subscribed towards the fund of £500 for the purchase of a motor ambulance for the Auckland Hospital. 'Hie following contributions were received yesterday : —Auckland Meat Company, £5 5s ; Smith, Forgie, and Co., £2 2s; James Watters, Britomart Hotel, £2 2s; A. Sanfoid, £1 Is: employees of A. Sanford, £1 3s; W. J. Hood, £1 Is.

The sweeping of the Auckland wharves is at present costing the Harbour Board £1700 a year. In consequence it was recently decidod to purcliaso a mechanical sweeper for the sake of economy. Tenders were called for. and several were received and opened at yesterday's meeting of the board. They wero referred to committee, tine engineer (Sir. W. H. HamerJ to report, .• w-'- -> ■■