DOMINION TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 14348, 28 October 1910, Page 7

DOMINION TELEGRAMS.

VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION. Per Press Association WELLINGTON, Oct. 27. At the annual mooting of the New Zealand Veterans’ Association, Colonel Newall presiding, considerable correspondence was read regarding the petition recently presented to the Government in support of the application for a military pension of 10s per week for all Maori war veterans, in lieu of the old age pension. The delegates were dissatisiicd that the petition had not been presented to the House. It was decided that owing to the veterans not being armed or uniformed they would in future parade as a guard of honour, it was also decided that it was not the wish of the delegates to extend the time (1870) to enable certain applicants to get the New Zealand war medal. PUBLIC WORKS TENDERS. WELLINGTON, Oct. 27. • The Public Works DCfiartmeut has accepted the following tenders: —Manufacture of steel plate girder spans for the Gisborne-Rotorua railway, Massey Bros., Auckland, £3002; similar work for the Midland railway, Scott Bros., Christchurch, £1678; and similar work for the Nelson-Gleiihopc railway, £365; erection of Pohokura station buildings on Stratford-Oagaruo railway, It. J. Scott, Stratford, £1290; erection of bridge on Roeftem-liiangaluia railway, H. J. Reynolds, Hokitika, £047. The Mines Department has accepted the tender of Briscoe and Co., Wellington, at £IOO4, for iron and steel work for the coal storage bin contract at Point Elizabeth State Colliery, No. 2. NEW ZEALAND IMPORTS. WELLINGTON, Oct. 27. The imports into Now Zealand during the quarter ended September 30 last were valued at £5,053,532, as compared with £4,199,560 for the corresponding quarter of 1909. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. PALMERSTON N., Oct, 27. The Methodist Dominion Sunday School Convention was concluded today. Papers were read by Miss Isitt, of Dunedin; Aliss Hartley, Dunedin; Rev. A. B. Chappel, M.A.; Rev. F. W. Boys, Hawern. The Rev. W. Slade explained the now organisation of Sunday School work throughout the Dominion; and the convention terminated after a useful two days’ business. BOARDERS AND LIQUOR. THAMES, Oct. 27. Air. F. J. Burgess, S.AI., in a case brought for an alleged breach of the licensing law, by supplying drink on a Sunday, referred to the privileges that could bo exercised by bona fide boarders. In the case under review a boarder invited some friends in as guests. They had dinner and, subsequently. drinks were supplied to the boarder’s order, and ho paid for the same. The Alagistrato held that no offence was disclosed. He could not overlook the case of White v. Nestor, and Brewer v. Stagpool, XIII., N.Z.L.R. ,He held that the licensee was justified 'in supplying liquor to the lodger for consumption by the latter’s guests. WATER POWER SCHEME. NAPIER, Oct. 28. The Chamber of Commerce discussed the advantage of Waikaremoana as a source of electrical energy, and resolved on an active campaign with a view to having this source included in the. Government’s general scheme. It was decided to sock the support of all local bodies from Gisborne to Wellington in furthering the project. ARMY SELF-DENIAL. GREYAIOUTH, Oct. 28, ■ The local collection towards the Salvation Army’s self denial fund is £306 against £231 in 1909. THEFT FROAI A JUDGE. DUNEDIN, Oct. 28. James Dearman, who stole a ring and a cushion from Judge Williams’ chambers received three months’ hard labour. THE LEVIN LIBRARY. LEVIN, Oot. 28. A long discussion regarding complitive plans for the Carnegie Library at Levin last night ended m the successful plan, that of Air. Bennie, of Wellington, being referred hack for more details as a preliminary to the council sending it for final approval by the Skibo Castle philanthropist, provided Levin council’s consulting architect in Wellington certifies that it can bo built for the money available, £IO,OOO. MANAWATU WATER POAVERS. LEVIN, Oct. 28. Shannon, Levin, Fox ton, and Palmerston North are uniting in an endeavour to develop electrical energy from the Tokomaru and Mangaonohao Rivers. The idea is to supply motive supply motive power to the numerous ■ flax mills established in the localities named also to utilise the electricity for bleaching flax. The New Zealand Flaxmillers’ Association has tentatively approved the scheme, which is based on a favourable report drawn up in 1906 by Air. Hay, of the, Public AA'orks Department. The estimated cost is from £15,000 to £20,000 to give 10,000 horse power. Levin Borough Council discussed the scheme last night, and resolved to urge the Alember for the district to approach the Government regarding the matter. bookmaker prosecuted. WELLINGTON, Oct. 28. William Ham was charged at the police court to-day with making a bet in Willis Street. Defendant, a bookmaker, pleaded not guilty. The case broke clown because a deaf witness declined to bear out a statement which it was alleged he had made to the detectives, that he had made a £5 bet with defendant on the Avondale races. STREET BETTING. WELLINGTON, Oct. 28. Samuel Isaacs, a bookmaker, was convicted at the Magistrate’s Court today of street betting on the New Zealand Cup, and betting toto odds. Fines aggregating £SO were imposed.