LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXV, Issue 5098, 17 October 1903, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

California! plums of particularly_G;ood appearance, packed separately in neat ca rd b oar d-pa rt i c ion c d boxes . are being ■offered for sale in several of the city fruiterers* shops.

A new Anglican Church was opened for service on Sunday last at Waorenga-a-hika, a suburb of Gisborne. The dedication service of the new church, which has been designated SC. Luke’s, was conducted by Bishop Williams, of Waiapu.

“ Daigetyts Review ” for October is to hand.. It contains the usual foil market reports, articles of interest to pastoral h*fcs and agriculturists, and a number of excellent illustrations, including tome of New Zealand station operations.

Mr Keith Matthews writes:—New that the construction of the new Wel-lington-Hutt railway is in prospect, is not the time opportune for suggesting Die laying down of a cycle way alongside the lino? The formation of such a way wcrald confer a boon not only on residents of the Hutt and Petone, but also on pleasure-socking cyolistg from the pity.

Next Friday, 23rd insfc., will be observed as a bank holiday.

Tho divorce case of Coioy v. Coley is fixed for hearing boforo tho Chief Justice to-day.

Tho Art Exhibition continues to attract visiters to tho Art Gallery in Whitmore street. A number of the pictures have found, purchasers. The music this evening is to be under the direction of Mr and Miss Gill.

Tho Railway Appeal Board has found that tho dismissal from tho service cf James Austin, carriage builder, of Polone. for refusing to transfer to Napier was justified. Austin’s appeal against tho action of tho department has been dismissed.

Representation has been made by Mr T. M. Wiiford. M.H.R.. to- the Minister cf Railways for a change in tho system uf issue of suburban sea-son tickets. Mr Wiiford has pointed out to tho Minister that application has to be made for a season ticket for days previous to its issue, and ho suggests to tho department the advisability of issuing immediately on application and payment of tho amount duo a check receipt which will ho available as a pass to tho holder r>endiug tho issue- of the season ticket itself. Tho Minister has promised to consider the matter.

The London “Daily Chroniclo’ 1 recently remarked:—Towns-are so usually born, not made, that there is something coldblooded in tho proposed building of Tuinut as tho capital of Australia.. The nearest parallel is tho case of St. Petersburg, which Peter tho Great erected ou tho swampy delta of tho Neva just two hundred years ago, decapitalising Moscow. Madrid was similarly mado to tho order of X J hilip XI. in 15(31. Formerly it iiad been merely a Moorish fort, but its loft sito led tho Spanish consort of Queen iMaiy to build liis residence thoro on account of tho asthma from which ho eiali’ered. Singapore was likewise tho deliberate creation of Stamford Halites not a century ago.

Mr Corry B rid sou, twenty-two years of age, carrying cm business as a hardware) broker hi the buildings occupied by Messrs James Fay and Co.. Panama street, was found lying in a state of stupor on tho ground floor of the building yesterday morning when tho door was opened by one of the company's employees. Mr Briclsou ban so far been unable "to give an account of what happened, bub it is surmised that lie wont to bis office after leaving the Opera Houso on Thursday night, and either fell down .tho stairs or tho well of tho lift. He was subsequently removed to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr W. Morley, manager for Briscoe and Co. Xt is probable that the young man was injured internally in falling.

New South Wales keeps up its reputation for stormy politics. Eariy this month there was a debate in tho Legislative Assembly on tho land administration, and after some talk about “poisoning political dingoes” and comparisons to “yelping packs of curs,” and “knees bending under tho weight of superfluous honesty,” tho following interlude took place between the Hon Mr Crick (a Minister of the Grown) and Mr Webster, member for M-oreo: —Mr Crick: Lot ns seo if you know what you are talking about . (Cries of “Chair” and “Order.”) Mr Webster; X won’t allow you to draw me off the track. Mr Crick: You aro an ignoramus: (Cries of “Chair.”) Mr Webster; i’ll settle that with you somewhere else in “two twos.” Mr Cuhn (cliainnair) compelled Mr Crick to withdraw atjd apologise for calling Mr Webster an ignoramus but the “two twos” adjournment required by Mr Webster was not given. Yesterday the Court of Appeal, consisting of thp Chief Jfrstico, Justices Williams, Cooper - and Chairman, heard an appeal by tiro Crown in tho case of tho King v. Edward Joshua lliddiford, Lower Hutt, an action under the Crown Suits Act of 1881, in wliioh the Crown alleged that sections 18 and 19 of section 11, block 14. Behrront survey district, were demesne lands of the Crown; that if ever defendant had a right in regard to such lands, it had become forfeited or cancelled, and that ho was unlawfully in possession. Tho defendant, in' answer to tho suit, contended that the Crown had been out of possession for twenty years or longer, that ho was iii lawful possession, and that his right had never become forfeited; that the right under which the Crown claimed had not accrued within sixty years before the commencement of the suit, and that he and his jiredeoossors in title had held the lands and enjoyed tho rents and profits for that period. Mr Justice Edwards decided in. favour of the defendant, and against his- decision tiro appeal was brought. Messrs 801 l and Bourne appeared in support of tho appeal, and Messrs Skerrott and Levi to oppose it. At tho conclusion of Mr Beil’s opening address, the further hearing was adjourned until Monday morning.

Mr M. Fanner King, chairman of the Colonial Iron and Coalfields Construction Company, and Mr Nicolaius, of Messrs Mercer, .Nicolaus and Co., mining engineers, are expected to arrive in Wellington from England about the middle of next month. It is their intention to visit every place in Now Zealand whore leases or options have been granted to tho company in connection with Idle iron-sand, iron-ore and eoal industries. It is proposed to croct works at Parapara (Nelson), New Plymouth and Patea. The capital the company intends starting operations with is £(100,000, and if it gets other concessions (which include the anticipated construction of a railway from Waitara to the, coal measures at Mokau) th-o capital will bo increased accordingly. Tho leases and options at present held by the company are as follows: —(1) A lease from the authorities of . New Plymouth for the ironsands of Taranaki extending over ten miles of foreshore; (2) a lease extending over an area of 1000 acres at Parapara, which, according to an official report, is estimated to contain no less than 100,000,000 tons of ore on the surface alone; (3) an option for tho purchase of 527 acres of coalfields at Westport ; (4) the patent rights of Mr E. M. Smith’s briquette-makj'ng process. Tills process is for making the iron-sand into compound ore for smelting; another patent is for a compound patent fuel (purified coal for' furnaces), and a third patent is for increasing the product of the blast furnace by the addition of ironsaod.

Messrs Haroourt and Co. wil] sell thlree sections on South road (in. one lot) at their rooms on the 27th last. A comprehensiwe list appears in’ another cclirmn of properties, farms, businesses, etc., which tie firm has for sale. An advert wemeiit appears in this fasuo regarding tho Moorish bar at the Attain, bra Hotel.

The Welfineton'and Manawafcu Railway Ownpattv will issue eicorstoa tickets neat week in connection with tho Hawke’s Bay A. and P. show. A similar announce* pent is made in respect to (he Governnaieait railways. Messrs Freeman R, Jacks* n. and Co. will soil stock as usual ait Johns cm vi tie on Tuesday. Business premises in Manners street—three shops, with offices, stores, etc.— are advertised for sale by Mr \V, H. Lambton quay.

An auction side of high-class furnituri is announced hy Messrs Harcourt and Co. for next Thursday. On that da/ they will dispose of the household furniture and appointments of Mr L. Oasok borg r at the residence, Hobson crescent. Particulars arc given in cur auction columns, and. catalogues may be obtain* ctl from the auctioneers.

An important city property in Christ* church is to bo sold by auction on Tliursu day next, namely, the Canterbury Half, premises. The properly comprises nine valuable building blocks. until good frontages, and including two corner sites. Liberal terms of payment arc announced!. Plans may be seen at tho Wellington offices of ilalgely and Co., Ltd., and th< New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, joint agents. Tho Christchurch Tramway Board ie calling for tenders for works in comreo tion with tho installation of electric tramways in that city. There are seventeen separate sections which arc enumerated in another column. Particulars ar« also given of tho terms upon which copiof of the drawings, specifications' and tfc-hwdules (obtainable about November 10th) may be procured'. Tenders cksa< on March X7th. 190-4. . “Paroid" is the heading of a double column advertisement which 13. W. HilU and Co., Ltd., publish to-day. It is do scribed as the beat material for roofing walling and flooring. Amongst tho many advantages claimed for ‘‘ParoitT” is tharf it is £ool in summer and warm in winter. The firm‘also direct attention to other special material's, of which a largo 'stock is kept. “ICo-sat” is described ns black insulating paper for Haring refrigerator* and. for all cold stowage purposes. Messrs Macdonald. "Wilson, and Co. nd> yertise in our auction under instructions from tli© Defence Depart* merit tho sale on Hie 29th instant of th« torpedo steam, launch now lying at Shelly Bay. Free passes per the Janie Soddon wii bo issued on application to tho auo» tioneers to persons desirous of inspect-* iiig the Latmch, On tho same date tlie firm will well, winder instmet'ksns from tho Wellington Education Beard, a splendid block of building land at tho Hutt, and containing nearly a quarter of a>q acre, forming 'portion of tho old public school ground. Tenders are invited by Mr J. Charles* worth for the erection of a brick convent building at Palmerston North. Tho Loan and Mercantile Agency Oomr pany will sell stock at Paihnorston North, next Thursday,

Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co. have opened a large selection of silver ana electro-plated ware. An evening, class in shipping and Cun tome work will be commenced next Thun* day night at Banks's Commercial Collcga

Messrs Macdonald, Wilson and Co. advertise for sale a number of residential, properties and business sites in various localities. A now list of books is published to-day by Messrs S. and W. Alackay, Larnbtoi, quay and Cuba street. Tho Government Kailway Department advertises in another column full particulars of excursion fares and .train an rangoments for the Wellington races noxf Wednesday and Friday.

Messrs Cory and Co. insert a list of farms and boardinghouses for sale. Skirts and coatees are specially advon. tised to-day by'Messrs Wainock and Adkin, who are bolding n clearing sale.. All Miss Ada Crossley’s songs may be obtained at Keichardt’s music warehouse, Lambton quay.

A residence in Thorndon is advertised to bo sold at auction by Messrs William H. Turnbull and Co. on the 27th inst The section has a frontage of 67ft, and tni house is well-built amf up-to-date, containing twelve large rooms and every convenience.

Some alterations are announced, t* commence next Monday, in the railway service between Te Aro and Ilutt. Th« train which now leaves Upper Hutt at 6.37 p.m. is to leave at 7 pAn.. reaching Te Aro at 5.35. Tho present 8.15 p.m, train to Lower Hutt will run five minutee later.

Messrs 'William 11. Turnbull and Co, advertise a selected list of city and suburban properties. The firm report a good demand for Uataitai sections. The firm has sections for sale on easy tonne at Berbampore, The forthcoming sale oi the York Bay estate, on tho other side ol tho harbour, is announced. Buyers of seeside sections are advised to wait for thil sale, Bull particulars may be obtained at the auctioneers’ offices. Particulars will be fouud in our advertising columns of a largo consignment ot drapery- clothing, etc., which Messn Lovien, Sballerass and Co. will soil today, on account of Mr Darcy Ford. There is no reserve on any line, tuounstmetiont being to clear tho whole consignment. The City Council will hold a sale of unclaimed dogs at the Destructor yard! this afternoon.

Messrs Aiken and Co., Lambton quay, have for sale house property and building sites all over Wellington and suburbs, also farms in various districts, hotels, businesses, etc.

Tenders are invited till November 16th for drainage and sewerage works and tii< construction of a reservoir for enc Borough of Gore, Otago. Plans and specifications may be soon at the “Now Zealand Times" office, Tho usual auction sale of miscall an pouf goods will bo hold by Messrs Sidoy, Mooch and Co, at their rooms this afternoon. Some of tho principal items are mentioned in our advertising columns. Mr R. MoEcaizie, proprietor of the Excelsior Hotel, Dunedin, has a business no tico in to-day's “Times." The Excelsior, which is situated in Princes street, clos< to the railway station -and wharves, u new and thoroughly up-to-date.