LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 868, 14 July 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Holiday a deputation waited on the Tramways Committee, desiring certain knowledge with reference to the tram service to Lyal 1 Bay during the coming slimmer, and stating their intention, if satisfactory transit arrangements could 1)0 made, to form a sports ground at tho bay, which would include all kinds of amusements suitable to those visiting the seaside. As far as the buying and selling of land is concerned Lyall Bay has, perhaps, been the liveliest of Wellington's suburbs this year, and it is stated that one syndicate, who opened up a very largo block of land abutting on to the beach at ttie end of last year, has disposed of all but a few back sections at satisfactory prices. Speaking at tho Farmers' Union Conference yesterday, Mr. F. G. Horrell (Canterbury) alluded to a suggestion made by certain English importers that tho High Commissioner should submit his market cablegram:! to thorn before sending them out. Mr. Horrell characterised this as a most extraordinary proposal, and stated with satisfaction that Mr. Cameron (Produce Commissioner) had given those who suggested it "a good dressing down." At: Uio invitation of Mr. Andrew \Y>lie, a vice-president of the Wellington Bowling Club, u mimlwr of member* were entertained at a combined bridge and euchre party. Messrs. Churchward and Mallard were the winners of the first prizes. Mr. George Keniington, in proposing the health of the host, gave n capital recitation of his own compos!. tion. It was announced that Mr." C. Smith would give an evening on "Wednesday, August 3. An inquiry was held yesterday before Mr. W. 11. Ilaselden, S.M., into the naval and military claims arising out of services rendered during the Maori wars. The claimants arc confined to those who had settled in Hie Dominion betore the end of 1872. There were seven applicants from Wangaiuii, and all stated that when they joined the Yeomanry Cavalry they were promised sixty acres of land, which, however, had not been granted them. Evidence was given by the applicants as to tho Imperial services both ill volunteer corps and the militia, and a statement of their claims is to bo forwarded to the .Minister. All persons having claims are asked to obtain application forms from the post office and forward them when filled in to the clerk of the Magistrate's Court, Wellington. A petition in bankruptcy has been tiled by Kdward Wilfrid .lacobs, pastrycook, oi' Hopper Street, Wellington. The first meeting of creditors will lie held at Hie ollire iif the Oflicial Assignee (Mr. A. Simpson) on Thursday next, July 21. Delegates to the Farmers' Union Dominion Conference will interview the Vrime .Minister at 12.H0 p.m. to-day. Shampooing. Clipping, Hairdressing, Manicuring. I'aee Massage. Treatment of railing Hair, nud DaudrutT. Combings made ' up. Natural JJair-pads. Airs. Kollo*lon (over Carroll s), 4 Willis Street* Thouo 1591).—Advt.

It has betii arranged that Mr. R. Talker i« Id jmlg'.' 1 lie Napier competitions which u-ili begin on August 15. This is (he third time of holding the competitions and it is expected that last year ." lecnrd, when ISOI) performers were ]>nt through, will be tcli p.-^ect. 'J'ho Department of .Agriculture desires t.i collect information oil iIIO conditions afi'oeling the turnip, and the allied plaids, rape and kale. With this object a tabulated set of inquiries is being submitted In farmers by Mr. K. Clifton (director of fields and experiment farms). whostates I hat serious apprehension is experienced throughout the .Dominion at the damage caused lo these important crops by the at lacks of insects and by diseases of fungoid nature. It is asked thai, in detailing (he injury caused by insects, the use of Ihe name "turnip fly" should be avoided, as it is misleading, there being no (lies that cause any trouble to turnip crops in Now Zealand. The term ''turnip fly" is used indiscriminately for either aphis or diamond black moth, and information on the Velative importance of both these pests is required. Replies will be considered as confidential. At a meeting oi' the committee of Uie Island Bay Residents' and Ratepayers' Association it was decided to forwaru tlie following resolution lo the City Council: "That the attention of tlie council be drawn to the recent fatal accident in the vicinity of Duppa Street Park, caused, we believe, to an extent by the insufficient lighting and absence of footp.iths in the locality, and that, the council be asked to immediately provide efficient lighting; also that immediate steps bo taken to have proper footpaths formed." "The vexation of carrying out this law is worse than the weeds themselves." This view of the Noxious Wc-eds Act was expressed by ill'. J. Talbot, of Time.ru, at tho Farmers' Union Conference, lie also said that good tanning had nothing to 'ear from noxious weeds. Mr. it. A. Kevins, of Temii, taking a similar view, said that the trouble was being disposed of by the settlement of the country. Major Lusk, of To Kuiti, oil the other hand, urged that active measures were needed in districts that were not yet fully settled, Mr. E. Maxwell, of Opunake, said the Ae.t had done a great deal of good in 'J'aranaki. -Mr. F. X-'. Jlocfciy, of Jlunterviilc, nlso declared himself as a friend of tho Act. A motion in favour of a stricter enforcement of the Act was carried. Mr. H. A. Kevins, of Tenui, has given notice to movo at the New Zealand Farmers' Union Conference in the direction of asking tho Government to amend the law niuier which it was recently decided by the Chief Justice, in tile case, of .Millar v. I,a nib, that New Zealand ivine, made in a No-License district, must not be sold in the district where it is made. The matter has not yet been discussed by the conference, and a paragraph on this subject in yesterday's paper was to that extent incorrect. A chemist whose affairs are now in the hands of the Oliiciol Assignee is the first ot his profession who has filed a petition in bankruptcy in Wellington during a space of seven years. Tobacconists and hairdressers are" another class ot traders whoso affairs seldom come within the scope of the bankruptcy administration. It is many years since any person following this calling filed a petition in Wellington. The mission which is being conducted this week by the Rev. Father O'Connell in (he Roman Catholic Church at Northlaud is proving very successful. Large attendances have been present at both the morning services, and also at tho evening services, all through the week. The animal report ol tho Inspection of Machinery Department shows that during the year ended March. 31, twelve fatal accidents occurred in connection with machinery. The contract for the building of the Roman Catholic Church at Wadestown has been let to Messrs. Taylor and Singleton, the contract, price being .£582. Tho contractors have already commenced operations. Trie Prime Minister informs Mr. J. Duncan, M.P., that it is not considered advisable at present to offer a prize for a flying-machine for military purposes. The interests of New Zealand in this matter would seem to be best served by awaiting the adoption of a- military liying-nuiehine by tho Home authorities. In replv to Mr. Luke, the Hon. J. A. Millar states that the proposals contained in the Hutt Railway and Road Improvement Act were adopted, after careful consideration of the whole question, and with duo regard to the interests of all concerned. The Act-contains provision for a commission to be set up to allocate tho proportion of the charges, in respect of tho road, that shall bo borne by each of tho local bodies concerned. The president of the Yorkshire Society (tho Rev. J. Sykes) entertained a large number of members at Godbe.r's Rooms last evening. After he had made a characteristic speech, appropriate to the occasion, an excellent musical programme was gone through, to which the following contri-buted:—-Messrs. J. Allen, G. Hood, T. Coltman, Eeid, and De Lorenzo. During an interval refreshments were provided. At a meeting held yesterday, the Wellington Ministers' Association recorded its "high appreciation of the Act introduced into the Upper House by the lion. Dr. Findlay for the suppression of obscene literature throughout tho Dominion." Mr. Robert M'Nab returns on Thursday from the north, and will deliver his illustrated lecture on '' Captain Cook" on Saturday .in the Town Hall. Tho proceeds of this series of lectures so generously undertaken by Mr. M'Nab are to bo ilevoted to the erection at Queen Charlotte Sound of a suitable memorial to Captain Cook. The City Organist (Mr. liaughaii Burnett) has kindly consented to give some selections on the organ prior lo the lecture. Special entertainments aro being given at the Arts Club during the sketch exhibition. Last night a largely-attended musical evening was given. Mr. G. Purter presided, and the following members contributed to the programme:—lira. Caohemaille, Miss Wells, and Mr. Cohen, a trio; Miss Kathleen Anderson, pianoforte solo; Miss i'icot, recitation; and songs by Sirs. Ray ward, Miss Segrief, aud Miss Dorothy Wells. A tea-meeting in connection with the opening of tho new baptist Church at Brooklyn was held last evening. Mr. AY. H. George presided. Subsequently a service was held iii the church, there being present: the Revs. Arthur Dewdney (pastor of the Brooklyn district), J. J. North (Vivian Street), T. A. Williams (l'etone), Keith Ewen (Berlmmporc), John Dawson (secretary of the New Zealand Alliance), and Hudson (Urooklyn Presbyterian). Addresses wore given by the ministers, the llev. Mr. Dewdney outlining the position of the Church Building Fund. A musical programme was contributed by members of the Church and Sunday School, the choir sang anthems, ami the Central Mission Silver Rand played a number of selections. H'-'M, the object of. impioving the oondition of the young boys and girls new-papers m the streets at night, often till a very late hour, a depu--lat ion representing the Wellington Ministers' Association, consisting of the Revs. E. 0. Blamires, W. J. Comric, and .T. K. Clark, waited upon the Mayor (.Air. T. M. AVilford) yesterday, ivith a suggestion that (he hours during which children were allowed to sell papers in tho streets should be regulated by means of a municipal by-law. It was pointed out that children under ten years of ago were frequently employed selling newspapers till a late hour at night— especially on Saturdays. This was a condition of things which constituted a blot upon cur municipal life. In the course of bis reply, the Mayor observed that the matter was properly one for legislation by Parliament, not, by tho City Council, _ and went on to suggest that the Ministers' Association approach the Prime Minister wilh a request that Section 9, Subsection G of the Infants Act, IMS. be amended lo provide that any pm-son who procured or caused a child under Iho ago of 10 years of age (o bo in (lie sheets after 0 p.m. tor tho purpose of offering anything for sale should !>e liable to a penalty. In fact, he was of opinion that Will p.m. was quite late enough for children to be out. Further, the street was not the place for girls at night—they should be prohibited allogi'iher from vending newspapers. '('j,,, Rev. AV. •!. Comric --aid that it. would be better for the girls if thev had to go. Tt was agreed to adopt his Worship's suggestion that the matter be .brought before tho Prime Minister.