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Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10974, 14 March 1904, Page 4

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Personal. — In the Supreme C< art yesterday afternoon .in Chamfcors, before his Honor the Chief Jusiioe, on the motion of Mr A. T. Ma; innity, Mr James Houlker, 8.V., LL.B., was admitted to practic, 1 as a barrister and solicitor. His He: .:>r, in congratulating Mr Houlker, oxpresssd his pleasure at seeing ye ■ ng men taking University degrees be " >re applying for admission. Mr Hoi ~ i:er is an old Nelson College boy ad sometime Dux of the school. — Or ;he motion of Mr P. Moore, Mr Y. S. Milner was admitted a solicitc; of the Supreme Conrt^ "'Makrtage.— A wedding took } : .cc at St. Thomas' Church, Mptu'ek; on Thursday last, the contracting pr. ies being Mr Edward B. Moore ;of Messrs Pitt and Moore), and i iss Euby Fortesque Leslie, daught of Mr and Mrs John Leslie, of Moti :a. Much interest was taken in the ( remony, the church being filled Ith spectators. The bride, who la 'ced really charming, wore white . Ik, with usual veil,and carried a be; tiful shower bouquet. Thebridesrr ids in attendance were Misses ( ora (chief), Olive and Myra Leslie, si: 9rs of the bride, and Miss Lily Whe< sr, they respectively wearing ler on, blue, cream, and pink silk dre; ;es, with Victorian bonnets and she ver bouauets to match. Mr Philip Moore, brother, and Mr H. E. Burden were the groomsmen. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold necklet set with rubies and diamonds, and that of the bride to the bridegroom a single stone ruby ring. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at "Wakatipu, " and the customary toasts were honored with much goodwill towards Mr and Mrs Moore, who, later, left for a tour of the Southern Lakes, via West Coast overland route. Nelson Bowling Green—Presentation. — On Saturday afternoon, at the Nelson Bowling Green, in the presence of a large assemblage of bowlers, a handsome and well upholstered arm-chair was presented to Judge Eobinson. Mr Ealph Jackson, in a happy speech, made the presentation, stating that t"he members could not let their old comrade leave Nelson without some token of their esteem. They would miss from the Green Judge Kobinson's kindly face and cheery voice. Three hearty cheers were given for the Judge and Mrs Robinson. The recipient suitably respoded. He spoke of the brotherly feeling that existed among the bowlers, and the friendships that had been formed on the Green. He thanked them for their handsome gift, and the kindly remarks made in reference to his wife. He said he had often been requested to take the chair, but it was the first time he had been requested to keep the chair. The Judge was requested to sit in the chair, and upon his complying some of the players passed a couple of poles underneath it, and he was carried for a distance, the players singing "For he's a jolly good fellow. The Laborers' Dispute. — In consequence of the illness of Judge Williams, the President of the Arbitration Court, Judge Chapman, had to leave Nelson hurriedly to take the Invercargill sittings of the Supreme Court, consequently further hearing of the matters ia dispute between the Unions and Employers has been indefinitely postponed, it being intimated yesterday that notice of the sitting of the Court would b« duly given by advertisement. — The present sitting "of the Arbitration Court was Mr Justice Chapman's first sitting at Nelson, and his father, the late Mr Justice Chapman, made his first Circuit to Nelson sixty years ago. Complimentae*. — Mr W. Coleman, who, for the second time, acted as judge at the Westland A. and P. Annual Show, Hokitika, has received the following appreciatory letter from the secretary of the Association, and this should be exceedingly gratifying to Mr Coleman: — "I am directed by this Association to thank you heartily for the efficient way you carried out your duties as Judge at the 7th Annual Show held here on the 17th inst. of the horse and cattle classes. Members stated at last meeting that your decisions had given satisfaction to all, and they hope you will continue for years to come to guide officers on Show days with your experience." Fire at Takaka.— Early yesterday morning ths branch drapery establishment of Messrs Everett Bros, at Takaka was burned down, there being a total loss. The origin of the outbreak is a mystery, no fire having been lighted in the place for about six weeks. The manager slept on the premises. The building was owned by Mr Fabian, formerly postmaster at Takaka, now at Waiuku, and was- insured for £150 in the Norwich Union office and £100 in the New Zealand office. Messrs Everett Bros.' stock was insured for £800 in the Alliance office, and their loss is estimated to be considerably over the insurance. Personal.— Mr C. E. Aldridge, Inspector of Factories and Awards for the Nelson district, has received notice that he is to be transferred to the head office at Wellington on promotion. Mr Aldridge will be leaving Nelson about the end of the present month. His successor has not yet transpired. Accident. — Captain Allsop, of the Hermoine, met with an accident yesterday through a fall in the hold of the vessel. The fall wa3 sufficiently bad to necessitate a doctor being called in, but, fortunately, it was found that no bones were broken. The very severe shaking sustained will, however, probably cause Captain Allsop to lie up for a few days. Masonic. — At a convocation of the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter, No. 157 S.C., held at the Masonic Hall last evening, Comp. G. T. Palmer, one of the office bearers, who is leaving for Timaru shortly, was presented with a Masonic jewel as a mark of appreciation of his services. An Explanation. — Some remarks having been made at yesterday's sitting of the Supreme Court on a letter that appeared in our correspondence column in the issue of that morning, in justice to ourselves and the writer of the letter, we have to state that the letter was written and published in perfect good faith, and withoat the slightest idea of referring tc the case before the Court. The report of Mr Cyrus Williams to the Harbor Board, published in Tuesday's issue, alone gave rise to the letter, the suggestion embodied therein being advanced solely in the interest of the future prosecution and success of the works. If we offended in publishing the letter at that particular time, we express our regret to the Court. Mr Bell's suggestion as to inspiration we do not regard as having been seriously made, but in fairness to the members of the Harbor Board, we state positively that the writer has no connection whatever with the Board, nor is he a person to allow himself to be made use of by another party.

to-day at the Crown lands ballot, held in the Courthouse. There are about 450 applications. Out of 61,000 acres offered -in 115 sections, one section had 108 applicants. A large number of persons was present, the Courthouse being crowded with a good class of settlers. It is anticipated the bulk of the remaining sections will be taken up in a few days. The Commissioner specially j warned speculators to keep out of the ballot, as the Board would adopt, j strenuous measures to keep them - from trafficking in any land acquired, but bona tide settlers would have ! every encouragement. Messrs Jentnings, M.H.E., and McCluggage i acted as scrutineers. On Thursday a cash sale of township sections in a village settlement in the King Country took place, at the Crown Lands Office. A very large number was sold, the buyers having a special fancy for Mangaroa township, some allotments realising three times the upset price.