TELEGRAPHIC

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6177, 8 April 1907, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC

PEES 3 ASSOCIATION. FEILDING, April 6. Recently two Chinese storekeepers were fined' for keeping their shops open after nine o’clock on Saturday night, and new two informations have been laid against Lum Kce for keeping- his shop open after nine on« Saturday night, and for keeping a Chinese assistant at work after- that hour. • CHRIST OHXJROH, April 0. A largo party of railway, traffic managers, engineers, and representatives of the Tourist Department will visit Hanmer in connection with tho proposed motor sen-ice. It is understood that a move will ho made to have tho servico in operation at as early a date as possible. DUNEDIN, April 6. The “’Star” understands that Mr Donald Reid, solicitor, of Milton, a former member for Bruco, will contest that seat against Sir James Allen. NELSON, April 6. Tho City Council last night accepted tho tender of Sir G. SI. Frazer (Aiickland) for a new bridge over tho Maitai river to replace the Normanby bridge. Tho price of the successful tenderer is 111710 10s. There wore six tenderers, from ‘ Auckland, AVellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Nelson. NEW PLYMOUTH. April G. Early yesterday morning the IJirthday petroleum well was again turned on. Oil camo with a rush for a start, but after a few barrels had been filled the flow- ceased on account of tho pressure of gas. After having relieved the pent-up force somewhat, tho gas gave way to a flow of oil, which ran continuously all day until shut off at five o’clock. A larger outlet of pipes has now been secured, and will ho fixed to-morrow morning. Tho well will he allowed to run until all the reservoirs and 200 barrels in stock have been filled. AVith the easing of the gas pressure a big Cow is expected.