LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 5924, 13 June 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho special sixteen-page issue of tbe “New Zealand Times,’’ published yesi< relay, containing a, complete fitory of Ihe iato Premier’s life and unique and striking career, was eagerly purchased Hr ms.uy thousands of people. Tiro number was of unusual interest, and if is gratifying to the proprietors to know that their enterprise is adequately recognised- Many warm expressions of appreciation and' congratulation were trade by leading citizens and others in respect to tho very fine newspaper wo •nidished yesterday. Of course, thon- ; ends of extra copies wore printed—in fact, the total number probably constitutes a record for the colony. The proprietors of the “New Zealand Mail” are presenting with to-day’s issue of that weekly a demy, life-size portrait of the late Mr Sodden, tuples may be obtained from the various agents and at tho publishim; o'Hce. The “Mali” also contains the complete account of Mr Sodden’s life as printed in yesterday’s “Times.” On account of . the Premier’s death, all Rugby football fixtures have been cancelled for this week.

Flourishing business in the moat export industry is reported by the •'Timaru Post.” The Smithfield Freezing "Works bare been very busy this season. During the past fortnight the average number of ehcop killed per day has been 4500. Fifty-two butchers have been kept employed on the slaughtering work. A bazaar of a novel character is to opened in the Missions to Seamen building, "Whitmore street, to-day. Every stall represents a vessel, and the general environment is made to resemble as closely as possible nautical surroundings. There will he, too, a living representation of the work of the direr. The scheme of the arrangements is appropriate to the purpose of the bazaar—to aid the Seamen’s Mission. The fair will bo opened by the Mayor, the Hon. T. W. Hislop, this afternoon at. 3 p.m., and the season will continue for four days.

Three forbidding-looking young men well known, to the police, and who gave their names as John Lee, Ernest A! Ix-rt Stevous, and James Doyle, were brought before Dr A. McArthur, S.M., yesterday, charged with more or less successful attempts to victimise shopkeepers by the now well-known trick of ‘Tinging the changes.” The men ad. mittod their guilt. Detective Broborg gave each of thorn a very unenviable character, and bis "Worship Eontenc-J Stovens to nin© months’ imprisonment, Loo to three months, and Doylo to one month’s imprisonment, with hard labour in each case.

An application in connection with the Gilbert Machinery Co., Ltd., and Messrs Wilson, Thompson and 00., Ltd., was heard by his Honor Mr Justice Denniston in Chambers yesterday afternoon. Mr Morison appeared in support of the application, which was to settle the list of contributories, and Mr Myers appeared for Mr James Gilbert, ono of the contributors. His Honor granted the application, subject to tho receipt of tho Registrar’s certificate that tho notice is m order, and tho omission of the name of Mr James Gilbert, and ordered that, as far as Mr Gilbert was concerned, tho matter should for tho present stand over. Mr B. H. tV. Bligh has written to say that one of the White Cross hooks, “Tho Story of Life,” by Miss Ellice Hopkins, has been put into Braille type for tho use of the blind. This work of love, which has been, undertaken by Miss Christian A. Walker, of Ballarat, will bo a blessing to many, who can now enjoy the privilege of reading a treatise on an interesting subject. While Mr Bligh is in this city there will bo an opportunity to hoar of tho (life of Miss Hopkins. She was first persuaded to take up rescue work by Dr James Hinton, but before many years in that part of Christian service, she appealed to men to treat all women as they would have their own sisters treated, and from that beginning has sprung White Cross work. His Honor Mr Justice Denniston was yrstordav called upon to consider an application, made by Mr Kirkoaldio for tho admission ! of Mr Wyvorn Wilson, a solicitor, as a barrister of tho Supreme Court, It was stated that under the act of 1893 provision was made that a passod solicitor; who had been engaged for five years carrying out the duties of a managing clerk, was eligible for admission as a barrister of the Court without further, examination. Tho applicant in this case has been for the specified period in charge of tho ernveyanoing branch of a solicitor’s business in Auckland. His Honor directed that tho matter should stand ever for consideration as to whether tho management of onG particular branch of a legal firm’s business was sufficient qualification to meet tho requirements : of tho act. ■ The Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals mot on Monday. Present—Mr Jameson (in the chair), Mesdames Cooper, Kernot, Christie, and England (collector), Messrs "Watson. Ilott, Latham, and Williams (inspector). A letter from Mr Louis N. Ward was read, offering his services ae secretary. It was agreed to appoint Mr Ward, whose signature, will ba added to all cheques issued by the society. Subscriptions amounting to £6 15s were acknowledged as follows:—Mr Judah Myers, £2 2s ; Messrs P. Hutson and Go. and G. H. Scales, 10s 6d each ; Messrs M. Beck, Hutchinson and Wilson, 10s each; Messrs H. Morris, A. Newbdld, and A. Cenci, 5s each: Messrs Howan and Eowan, and B. Stont and Co., 5s each ; Messrs H. Preston, W. Tisdall, J. W. Copithorne, W. F. Kennedy, Rev. G. Smith. Mrs McLean, and “Two Friends,” 2s 6d each; Mr Ward, jimr., 2s; Mrs Canton. ss.

Yesterday morning Dr A. McArthur, P.M.,. had before hiin tho caso of a woman 'named : Clara Doyle, whom he sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment with hard labour for being a, roguo and a vagabond. Tho account, of tho accused, given , by tho police, was an exceedingly’ bail ono. ATorah Bassett, also a woman who is .in tho habit of consorting with persons of evil repute, was- sentenced to three months’ imprisonment ion a charge of vagrancy. On charges of drunkenness, 'William Campbell was fined 40s, or fourteen days imprisonment. Lizzie Griggs was fined 20s, in default seven days’ imprisonment; and ono first-offender was convicted and discharged.' Ernest Car! Max Miclsch *was remanded until the 15th inst., for tho attendance of a Gorman interpreter. He was charged with I aving assaulted his wife, Maria Busina E. Mielsch. Maurice Bardsicy was charged with having' assaulted his father, Henry Bardsley. Having heard the evidence, his 'Worship dismissed the information.

Sitting in Chambers yesterday, his Boner Mr Justice Daams'.on was asked to deal with a bankruptcy matter presenting somewhat unusual features. It was a petition by the Taujro-Totara Timber Company (for whom Mr D. M. Findlay appeared) and by Mr'J. Henry (nln was represented by Mr creditors in tbo estate of C. J. Bo’stau, mchitoot. of the Bower IXutt, tliat tho debtor should bo adjudicated a bankrupt. Mr Bunn appeared for the cebter. Hast woek this application liad been before the Hetjilrar of the Supremo Court (Mr I>. G, A. Cooper), in tdio absence from Wellington of a Judge, and under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Act. Tho Registrar reserved his decision. The question put before his Honor was -whether Mr Cooper —who had intimated his intention to adjudge tho debtor a bankrupt—could do so now that there was a Judge present in Wellington. Mr Findlay subvmtteu that the Registrar could make the order as prayed, ho having originally hoard tho matter in tho absence of a Judge. It. was suggested, however, that in order to cu e any oefecr tbero’ p'Atib'y 'might bo, the 'matte .- a: . stand over until bA; .Honor Mr, Vi'eiiir.jjtqn for R.vU.a, as nt- pro;; ?- ■’ doing, Mr Justice Buimiston concurred, and tho matter wars allowed to stand over until to-monxnv, when it will bo brought before Mr CWpor again, as if no Judge had been in town during . the interval.

It is reported in the “ Poverty Bay Herald” that fully one _ hundred head of doer have been shot in tho vicinity of Taurauga during the present stalking season. In one expedition a party of three men killed between thirty and forty. Tiro meeting of tho executive of tho Wellington Industrial Association, adjourned last night out of respect to tho memory of tho. late Bight Hon. B. J. Sectdon, will be held at 8 p.m. on the 26th inot. A general meeting of the association will be held at 8.30 o'clock on tho same evening. At tho fortnightly moating of Court Sir George Bowen, A.0.F., the following wore nominated for office for tint ensuing term;—C.B., Bros. Press and Arnold; 5.0. R., Bros. Hodgkinson and Dunnetfc; Secretary, Bro. Truvors; Treasurer, 80. Robertson: S.W., Bros. Hodgkinson ami Duunctt; J.W., Bro. Chapman; 5.8., Bro. Dobson: Sup. to 0.R., Bro. Bruce: Miu. Secretary, Bro. Griffiths; delegate to Friendly Societies’ Council, Bro. Robertson. Two now members wore initiated. The Fire Brigade was in special request for a few moments last evening, being called out at 7.26 and again one minute later. _ The brigade was suppi ossing a slight outbreak at Messrs Jnglis Bros.’ motor car workshops in Old Customhouse street when a summons waa received to attend tho resiecnco of Mr Fruhauf, in Abel Smith rtroot, where some curtains had taken fire. The damage was nominal in each instance.

The statutory general mooting of the Paparoa Coal Mining Company, Ltd., wa« hold in the hall of tho Chamber of Commerce"" yesterday afternoon, Mr J. B. Blair, chairman of the interim board of directors, presiding. The following gentlemen were elected directors to form the permanent board of the company:—Hon. O. J. Johnston, Messrs William Watson. John Duncan, J. P. Maxwell, H. F. Noos, J. E. Blair, John Studholme. Messrs Wptkins ami Hull were elected auditors ‘to the company for tho current year. Much attention was attracted in tho city yesterday by a graceful and artistic, display in memory! of the late Premier, .which was shown at the promises of Messrs H. C. Gibbon and Co. Tho window space was occupied by a largo cross of immortelles, surmounted by n groat star of thickly-sown laurel leaves . in silver, with a white bird of peace hovering on the cross. Tho star and cross, were draped in black and white and violet satin, and tho Masonic square and compass, in white and violet, rested against tho pedestal. A good photograph of tho dead statesman nas enclosed in tho drapiugs, and a satin-band on tho cross boro tho phrtuse: ‘You all did love, him once, and not v ithoiit cause.” In the evening tho display, which was executed by Mr W. X Kennedy, was lighted by violctshadod lights, and tho effect was peculiarly appropriate and pleasing. A great feature at tho winter show and dairymen’s contention at Palmerston North on Juno 10th to 22nd next will bo tho concentration of operating, machinery in all. phases" of dairy work, Time, labour, and money-saving devices aro a feature that appeal to tho pocket. Dairy fanning is a business, and efficient short cuts mako for mortgage biting. . Manufacturers , aro making extra demands for space, requiring Mine 200 ft of shafting to run refrigerators. churns, separators, mid appliances.. This specialisation in exhibiting operating machinery un’der tho personal siiporviaiou of experts makes for efficiency in display. Milking machines of cbo LaWreiicc-Js-einiedy and Hutchinson makes will bo .demonstrated at work." Mosers Haroonrt anl Co. direct attorn, tion to their auction sale of proponke at bJewtown, Beriiampire and Thom don, to bo held at their rooms. 45, Lambtou quay, on Wednesday, 30th. June, ISO 6, at 2.30 p.m. They will offer seven tine building sites in Constable street, in the southern end: of the city, having front, ages varying from 30ft to 40ft, by H3ffc depth. 1 . Guo of tho sections has two frontages, viz.. 40ft to Constable street' end Slit to Owen street, and a valuable corner for a business site. At Berhampore they advertise one five-roomed and , two four-roomed villas, in South road;. Kos; 31, 33, and 35, being within twelve minutes of the city by drain, and quits close to tho , Athletii Park. They will also pfler a four-roomed villa at Thorn., don, commanding a. : fine view of the city and harbour, Messrs Harcourt and Co. remind troso in search of law bc#.B, modern works and general, literature, to attend their auction sale at their rooms, to-day, at 11 a.iu.. All books will bo ..old absolutely without reserve. Means Macdonald, Wlson and Co. sell, to-day, at thoir rooms, at 1.80 o'clock, under, instructions from Mr Norbcrg, tha whom ot his household furniture, alto, on account of other vendors, 30 new satin, lined oidomown: quills - and balance of a cabinetmaker's stock, etc. During the past week the exhibition ot. oil paintings end water-colour drawings at the . old ! Commercial Traveller* Club. Hunter street, has been largely patron sod by lovers ot art, who • have: been , unanimous ;in pronouncing it a treat, and a number of the water colours have already found purchasers. In order to give tho public an opportunity of acquiring some of: them juio works ol art, , au art'.union, in which forty prizes of tho value of 5,0 guineas, is being organised; Already a large number of tickets hove been disposed of. The exhibit oh will ' remain open for a few, weeks longer. Gnalter, Dykes and Co., of Fcatherston etreet, advertise au auction ralo bf bicycles, bui.ders' fittings, general furniture. wines, etc., on account of various sellers. Postcards beanlg a picture..of the late Mr Seddon. may he obtained at Mr N. 13. Aitken's. Orchard’s Estate Agency has a sixroomed houco tor Gale, lo clo-o accounts. Laco curtains, furnishings,, furniture, etc., at George and Horsley's, W. H. Morrah and Co.."will sell attneir roams to-morrow, sixty oil paintings. , Mi .os skin load is guaranteed for w:ink!cs, etc. The Ghri-rtohurch. Drainage Board invites tondeie, for. the'.purchase of deben. lures. , "it. Ernest Leighton has, houses and land for sale.'. Tho deputation appointed to wait -on the Karori Bdough■■ Council is requested to attohd to-night. The Commercial Agency Company invite.; tenders for the assigned estate of A. Perrin and Co. The Missions to Seamen’s g-and nautical bazaar will .. be opened at 3 p.m. today by the Mayor. Tho .Wellington "Education Board in, vie-, applications for vacancies. It also requires tenders for the supply of desks. The Wellington City Council issues, a proclamation in connection with the tak. ing of lands for the oxtcnHOn of waterwo.ks at Karori. - Tho "United Building Society will "hold an appropriitfori bv .ale next Tuesday. Abreha.r and V.'Lr, . l,hl. ' ■■nv.wrt** 1 part-ciil.i "o of tTAr erct-lrg aaioa ■ T - A’.W- r?'i f, Li - I , pot r: •: t ‘-n ti, - i.i ■ - \t -r:; 1: :■■■■* tv. cm j arc '•uhf o: the ■ sCf.'"■.■ic of f a Dn,;id at Martinborouorh or. tj:o! date.