LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXIV, Issue 4877, 31 January 1903, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the course of the mouth ending today not one petition iu bankruptcy lias been liled in WellingUa—a happy augury for tho New Year. Tho fiaxmilling industry is brisk in Otago at present. .According to tho “Wyndha-m Farmer,” now flaxmills are “springing up all over tho country.” To-day tho Court of Appeal will hold a formal sitting to hear au application to dispauper plaintiff in the case of Thos. Mitchell v. tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. Milking by machinery Ims been started on the farm of Mr W. Kirkland, East Taiori (Otago). Tho machine used is tho Lawrcnce-Kennedy, and is the first to bo installed in tho South Island.

In March the Lauds Department will throw open about 59,000 acres of first and second-class unsurvoyod land in tho Gisborne and Day of Plenty districts. Tho parcels include 28,000 acres in Cook county, 18,000 in Wniapu county, and 13,000 acres in tho Opotiki county.

Tho New Zealand Produce Commissioner in London states that the butter which arrived by the Rimutaka on tho 15 th December was all landed tho following day in gom| condition. The vessel had a very small refrigerated -cargo, and consequently no difficulty was experienced in keeping the temperature low.

To-morrow, at the half-past 10 o’clock Mass in St. Joseph's, Bucklo street, a mission of a month’s duration will he opened for the Roman Catholic parishioners of To Aro by Rev Fathers O’Farrell, Loo and O’Donnell, of th'o Eodomptorist Order, Sydney. Tho first fortnight will bo devoted to religious exorcises for women, and the second two weeks for men.

A showing tho value of the dairy factory to country residents (says the “ Oamaru Mail”), wo may instance the case of a small farmer in this district. From ten cows ho obtained milk for which, when supplied to a creamery of the North Otago juairy Factory, lie obtained a return for November of £lO 14s lid and for December # £lß 10s 10d, a total for two mouths of £35 5s 9d, or 3os 3d per cow per month.

■ A correspondent, “L.D.,” writes: - Tho logic of tho Afrikander newspaper which contrasts the treatment of the National Scouts by Britain, with tho conviction and condemnation of Lynch., seems to be completely answered by tho following old couplet:— “Treason can never prosper; what’s tho

reason ? Why, when it prospers ’tis no longer treason.”

Reporting on the cheese market on December 24th, Mr EL C. Cameron, the New Zealand Produce Commissioner in Loudon, states that, contrary to butter, cheeso was keeping very firm, and from 50s to COs was the common price for Canadian finest quality. Doth coloured and white were then of equal value. But while the market was firm it could not ho said that trade wa.s brisk. Prices were too high for that. Nevertheless, a steady demand existed and a fair turnover was being done. The Government has approved tho construction of the new laboratory tor tho Veterinary Division of the Department of Agriculture, Bud tho Public Works Department has been instructed to proceed with plans of the building. The new premises will ho substantia:ly built in brick, and wilL moot the requirements of the department, it is anticipated, for many years to come. The laboratory will bo erected on a site of 130 acres close to the Wallaceville railway station, in th’o Upper ciu :t Valley.

Tho latest fish story comes from Mimihau, in Southland. According to tho “ Wyndiiam Farmer,” Mr Edward Tanner, of Invercargill, while angling on tbo Mimihau, in tbo vicinity of Von law, cuo day last week, booked a IJ-Ib trout; and just as iio was in tho act of landing bis prize, an opl grabbed at it. Its teeth becoming imbedded in the trout, Mr Tanner captured both prize and poacher. The cel weighed 151 b.” It is well to bo thorough in details regarding weight when fish stories are being dealt with.

Tho championship medals to bo competed for at tho North Island Brass Band Association contest at Masterton have been manufactured by, Messrs vV. Littlejohn and Son, Lambton quay, and a.ro at present on viow in their window. The design represents a. lyre, suspended from a bar and clasp by a maroon ribbon. Tho word “championship” is engraved on . tbo oar, “N.1.8.8.A.” on tho top of tho Tyro, and “1903” below. A silver medal is to lie presented to each member of Dio champion band and a grid- 'medal ■to tbo conductor.

Tbo case of Hood and others v. Damon and another was before Mr Justioo Edwards in Chambers yesterday on an application that Dr Pomare should bo, added as a defendant, on the ground that he is a beneficiary under a will involved, that of Wiremu Nacra Pomare. In the same case leave was granted to sell part of the testator’s estate for tho purpose of discharging a mortgage, subject to tho approval of tbo Court as to the terras of sale. An replication by Mr Morison, on behalf of tho trustees, who aro plaintiffs, for leave to advance £IOO to each of the beneficiaries, to enable them to pay certain sums duo to Jano Brown under deed of covenant, was referred to tho Registrar, to inquire what moneys aro available for the purpose.

In his latest report to the Agricultniral Departmef.it on 'the Near Zealand produce 'market in England, Mr H. C. Cameron says reports are mast satisfactory concerning the quality of New Zealand butter received hii England this season. Unfortunately, however, there lias been a want of firmness in the butter market, and prices had receded from 2s to Ss a hundredweight since the date of Mr Cameron’s previous report. The report, which is dated December 24th, says:—“Heavy supplies of Danish butter bavo recently been coming on the market. East week' in the principal centres throughout the country where. Danish butter is distributed a considerable quantity was left unsold. The Copenhagen official quotation has been lowered four kroner. Naturally this has had a very depressing effect on those holding stocks of New Zealand, and some dealers have been offering lines pretty freely at 110 s to 112 s, ex Loudon, for choicest lots. Many retail buyers continue to draw upon the stocks of Siberian and Canadian butters which are held in cold store.”

The Kaikorai and the North-oast Valley Panels, two of the best in tho South Island, will give a concert at the Dasiu Reserve to-morrow. (Sunday) afternoon.

Tho annual meeting of shareholders or tho Equitable Duiidmg and Investment Company, of Wellington, is to ho held at tho Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday evening. Tlui Wellington Polo Club has arranged with the Miramar Ferry Company for the steamer Admiral to leave tho Ferry Wharf at 2.30 o’clock this afternoon to convey passengers to Miramar, where the match Oroua v. Wellington is to bo played. At an inquest at Ohau on Thursday concerning tho deatli of tho native child who was accidentally shot by his eight-year-okl brother on the previous evening, the jury found that death had resulted from an accident, but severely censured tiio parents for leaving firearms and ammunition within tho reach of their children. A Dunedin doctor on opening one cf his Home letters a few days ago found a strange letter inside his own. Tim stranger, whch was addressed to Mr L. D . Ryho’in, Moholm. Sweden, was posted at Grimsby, England, and his letter was posted in London. flow tho stowaway got inside a letter posted in London is one of those mysteries of tho post office which to tho ordinary mind is inscrutable. With reference to tho recent disastrous fire at Colnoy Hatch Asylum, a correspondent, “W.D.G.,” writes calling attention to tho condition of tho Mount View Asylum, which, ho says, is such that the women patients “would all be cremated alive” iu tho event of a fire occurring. It is to be hoped Miat matters are not so had as our correspondent represents them to be. Every precaution will, we feel sure, continue to ho taken, to secure safety in an inflammable wooden buildings; but it would be better to have tbo place rebuilt in brick without delay. Last night a meeting of building contractors and employers of carpenters and joiners was h*eld to consider what steps should bo taken in view of tho recent action of a section of tho employees in demanding a higher rate than that provided for in tho award of tho Arbitration Court. Resolutions wero adopted .approving tho minimum rate being,' adhered to in tho caso of tho rank and file, excepting stairmakors; also appointing a deputation to wait upon tho Premier and inform him of tho facts and to protest against Government employees being permitted to attack tho Arbitration Court.

At the 1 meeting of tho College Governors yesterday, tho scheme proposed by the Government for free tuition at tho secondary schools was further discussed, tho Board sitting in committee for that purpose. Finally, it was resolved to ask "the Minister of Education to afford tho Governors an interview on ilia subject. Tho usual statement of finances showed that after tho payment of accounts for tho month, and after rents and foes had been received, there would remain a credit balance of £993 10s’ lid. Mr Brandon presided at the meeting, and there were also present—■ tho Rev Janies Paterson, tho Mayor (Mr Aitken), and Messrs Warburton and Young. The Rev Alfred North, for many years a resident of Dunedin, but who for the past two years has been in charge of a church in Calcutta, delivered an address in the Vivian street Baptist Church last evening on “Some , Aspects of Life and of Mission Work m India.” The Rev J. Takle, of ilia Indian mission, presided. In his introductory remarks, tho chairman, speaking of his own experience, said the necessity of missionary effort in India was urgent. He emphatically denied tho statements that missionary efforts in India had been a failure. Mr North said be went to India to see and hear what tho missionaries were doing there, and ho came back with a deep.’ cned conviction that the evangelistic work of the missionaries was a success.. Ho concluded his address by a tribute to tho work done by the lady missionaries in India, and urged tho congregation to support the Baptist Union’s efforts in evangelising the millions of that country. At the last meeting of tho Melrose Borough Council £2OO was allocated for tho formation of Grafton road in addition to the £3OO already subscribed. Tho adjoining owners aro dedicating the necessary land; Messrs Palliser and Jones, owners of the Eoseneath estate, are contributing tbs fencing in addition to the land, and the surveyors are now engaged, at the preliminary work. When this jiortion of the road is completed it wi 11 form one of the most attractive drives in the neighbourhood of the city. The road will run from Oriental Bay through Hoseneath. Kilbirnie, along Constable street into Newtown. In another column Miss Julia Moran, violiniste, announces that she will resume tuition on Wednesday next. Miss Moran will be at home on and after Monday .from 10 a.m. to noon. _ Edison records and phonographs are on sale at the American Novelty Stores. Messrs Aiken and Co.. Lambton quay, advertise in another column several city and suburban properties, farms, sheep runs, hotels and businesses placed in their hands for sale, and selected from their register. Messrs Bates and Lees, tailors, of Willis ‘street, have only been established four months, but have already met with great success. Their motto is, “A good article at a fair price." The next term at Chilton House School is to commence next Tuesday. Miss Frcoin an. the principal, will be at home on. Monday. A farm of 16C6 acres in tho Waverley district is advertised. for sale on easy terms Next Tuesday morning Messrs Levien. Shallcrass and Co. will hold an auction sals at their rooms of 75 chests of Pekoo tea in Queen’s bonded warehouse, which is being sold under instructions from tha ■holders of the war ran is. Mr Charles Monaghan, representing tha trustees, advertises for tenders up to tho 11th February for tho loa*e of a dairy farm or about 177 acres, together with a large milt round, and implements and plant, etc. The farm is situated at Karori. Mr J. J. Devine, solicitor, advertises money to lend. • Mis* Zana Maher, pianist and dramatic soprano, lies resumed tuition at the Dresden rooms. Messrs Hislop and Walden will invito tenders next Thursday for the erection of a building for the New Zealand Accident Insurance Company. The Railway Department, advertises holiday excursion tickets to Masterton in connection with the band contest there next week. Freeman R. Jackson and Co. (in coni junction with Abraham and Williams', J.td.l will sell stock at JohnEonville next Tuesday. This week's "Graphic” is an interesting number, and con tains a great variety of illustrations and reading. Messrs Sidey. McocH and Co. will bold a sale of unredeemed pledges at their rooms this afternoon.

Messrs Gardiner and McKinstry will sell a large assortment of floods at lhair mart, ibis afternoon, including furniture, shop fillings, watches, drapery, etc. A fresh testimonial in praise of Titadatio appears in another column.

Spociul attention i< directed to an important sale of dairy cows and other farm Block, together with a stuck of ju-l-clu-a Jiay, ctmffcutter» and mowing machine, ■which are to ln> ilispo-ed of at Mr G. Hell's homestead,_near the Cemetery, Karon. hy .Messrs George Tlmmas and Co. on Tuesday next. Mr Hell’s herd of dairy cattle is so well known throughout tho "district that there will doubtless be a large attendance of buyers at the sale.

Mosers ilarcoiui: and Co. will sell by public auction ou Friday, 13th February, tho dredge, punt and machinery now lying on the Kangaroo Dredging Company’s claim. This properly is be rug sold by order of (he Registrar of tho Supreme Court. On Wednesday, 18th pros., a liverooined dwelling in Kpurti .street, on land 33ft by l/jft will bo offered. This property', which is conveniently situated, is also being sold on account of the mortgagees. A detailed li.-t of special bargains in the eliy and suburbs also appear.) in our columns. Messrs Macdonald, VVii.-,on and Co. have tt long list of advertisements in our auction columns to-day. Iln Thursday next, at their rooms, they will hold an important sale of landed proper!ie.-, and will .submit on behalf of tho Wellington Harbour Hoard twenty- even building .-ocUous, having IT outages to Courtenay place, Victoria street, iiluir and Allan streets. They will ho submitted on lease, the first term being for twcnly-ono years, with right of renewals fur further terms of fourteen years each; on behalf of Mr M. T. McGrath, thirty-eight splendid seaside and business silos at Seatoun. situate immediately opposite the Seatoun landing wharf, and to bo sold on exceptionally easy terms; on behalf of Mr G. A. Chapman, twelve splendid residential building sections, .situate at tho Hutt, with frontage to the main WaiwfTu road and almost opposite the Bellevue Gardens; on account of tho Public Trustee in tho estate of Charles Barbour. a valuable and well-built cottage of five rooms, etc., with laud 41ft by 70ft, situate in Martin *quare; and a valuable family residence, Dalveria House. Wellington terrace, fitted up with every, modern convenience, full details of which aro published. Easy terms of payment arc announced. There also appears in the auction columns a preliminary announcement that tho firm, instructed by Mr and Mrs JilhTt, of Ohau. will submit to auction on the 18th February their freehold farm, containing 133 acres, also tho leasehold block of some 300 acres adjoining tho, hitler, and situate close to tho Ohau Kailway Station. A preliminary announcement appears of tiic sain, under instructions from the Deputy-Official Assignee, Blenheim, at the firm's auction rooms, absolutely without any reserve, ou Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. lUh, 12 th and 13th prox., of a modern up-to-date stock of jewellery in a bankrupt estate, consisting of gold and silver watches, diamond ami gem rings, gold bangles and chains, silver and e.p. ware, plant, Milner’s safe, fittings, tools, ole. .During tho month of February, on a date yet to be fixed, they will submit, on behalf of tho Make run Estate's Company, Ltd., a block of 2600 acres, now being subdivided into sections, and situate borween Shannon and Tokomaru. On Thursday, 12th February, under instructions from Mr .1. T. Jones, who has finished his contract for the Hutt River embankment works, tho firm will soil at tho camp. Lower Hutt, tho wiioin of the plant, sixty Clydesdale mares and geldings, and other lines ns detailed, catalogues of which can be had on application. Lithographic plani of tho various building sections to bo sold can bo had on application. Tenders will bo received at the Public Works Office tiil the 16th February for the head-attendant’s house contract in connection with tho Porirua Asylum. Messrs Baker Bros, advertise particulars to-day of Eoseucath sections which they have for sale. Seventy sections aro still available at prices varying from .£3O to .£IBO. Tho vendors, desirous of a speedy sale, aro prepared to 'offer these allotments on particularly easy terms. Messrs Baker Bros, will bo pleased to give particulars and supply plans. Investors are asked to- peruse Messrs Turnbull, Watkins and Williams’s Ust of bargains. Special attention is drawn to seaside refreshment rooms for sale cheap, also a first-class new six-roomed villa, only eight minutes’ walk from Government Buildings, going cheap, on very, easy, terms. Taitville sections, adjoining Kelburne and only five minutes’ walk from tho Aro street terminus, of the proposed electric tram, are obtainable ou easy terms. Those desiring new houses are invited to inspect plana of seven, eight and nine-roomed residences now being erected in Hobson street. An eight-roomed house in Davis street, just completed, is advertised. Victims to such troubles as dyspepsia, indigestion,' sick headache, etc., are advised to seek relief by Impoy’s MayApple. Tho trawler Phantom will be at the Queen’s Wharf at 6 a.m, next Tuesday and Friday, when tho public may obtain fresh fish. The order of services is advertised for to-morrow at St. Peter’s Church Brooklyn Churohroom, St. Paul's Pro-Cathe-dral, Tinakori road Churchroom, Wadestown Churchroom and the Missions to Seamen.