LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1788, 28 June 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

— 0 The postal authorities advise that the s.s. Moana, which sailed from Saji Francisco for Wellington on June 25, has on board mails from America and tho United Kingdom, via 'Frisco, Tahiti, and B-aro-tonga, She is due to arrive hero on July 17. The sittings of the Court of Appeal oommenco on Monday next. The Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) will preach at St. Peter's Church, Willis Street, to-morrow morning. "Sir," said Councillor Fuller, at the City Council yestorday, when a motion to increase the rates by 1-lOd. was proposed by Councillor Fitzgerald, "I strongly oppose any increase in the rates—always will, and always have done." Other councillors were also against it. Speaking among tho hostile ones, Councillor Wright said that there was no getting away from the rule that any increaso in rates meant increased rents, and tho proposal, if carried, was bound to press inoro heavily on the poor people. There were somo councillors who were always ready to' vote anything—a £50 bonus or the like—and then, when they were faced with the position of no money, thoir only remedy was "Increaso tho rates!" The Hon. W. H. Heroics (Minister for Railways) has received the following letter from Mr. W. A. Yeitcli, M.P.:—"I have been requested by the Wanganiii School Committees' Association to express to you their appreciation of the good work done by tho railway staff during tho i.visit .of, tho Not Zealand! .to tVanganui particularly and to the Dominion generally. Tho wholo of the work was carried out most punctually aud crcditably." A conference of transport workers will open in tho Trades Hall this morning, and will 'be representative of unions throughout the Dominion. Representatives of waterside workers will be in attendance from Auckland. Gisborno, and Wellington; drivers' representatives from Canterbury, Wellington, Marlborough, Napier, Palmerston North, Auckland, Masterton, Rotorua.'Wanganui, Hamilton, Gisborne, Timaru, Invorcargill, and Duneclini and tramwnymcn's representatives from Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Wanganui. Labourers in stores, etc., will also 1)0 represented. Mr. Geo. Davis, secretary of tho Drivers' Federation, the convener of the conference, states that it is a preliminary meeting, to oome to some common understanding to safeguard transport workers' interests at tho Unity Congress. Pay for .warrant officers, the non-com-missioned 'officers, and gunners of the Royal New Zealand Artillery has been increased. Improvements will also bo mado regarding the married men's allowance, and such-like garrison. institutions. Charged at the Magistrate's Court yesterday with using certain objectionablo language on Thursday, the man in the dock said: "I plead guilty, your Worship; I was drunk at the time. Besides, it was capping day." Messrs. Baldwin and Rayward, patent attorneys, report that they have filed the following applications during the week ended Juno 27, 11)13, for letters-patent of Now Zealand;—Campbell and Radford. Port Chalmers, fire-screen; C. Dahl and Co.; Ltd., Palmerston. North, ejector; N. Smedley, Te Awamutu, vehicle wheel; C. Dahl and Co., Ltd., Palmerston North, pump; B. J. Piplock, Fulhara, England, vehicle; W. J. R. Alien, Mallacoota, West Victoria, boot, etc.; B. Droutlege, Auckland, milking apparatus; E. C. Austin, Wellington; hammer attachment; F. Matthews. Eaumai, kerosene-tin piercer and handle; H. Droutlege, Auckland, milk releaser. The meeting convened by tho Unity Congress Committee for Sunday evening in the Opera House will be thoroughly representative in character. Speakers drawn from every group in the Labour movement will deliver addresses upon tho subject of unity. In addition toi the speeches the Waterside AVorkers' Band 'will render selections. The doors will bo opened punctually at 7.30 p.m. "IF IT WERE MADE IN ENGLAND—" Sixty-five years ago two blacksmiths started business in a small smithy in Indiana. Their capital amounted to .£l3. Their lmsiness policy was to give tho best of quality in their work at tho lowest possible price consistent with quality. To-day the business started by those two blacksmiths is known as tho Studebaker Corporation of America. It has a capital of eight millions sterling, and the value of its annual factory output of automobiles is thirteen millions sterling, in addition to a'big business in horcc-araivn .vehicles. Tho business policy of tho Studebakors is tho secret of their success, and tho new Model 35 h.p. Studebaker car which 'is _ creating such interest - among mot.iris.ts in New Zealand is a striking example of that policy of "best value for tho lowest price." Those who have seen tho new 35 h.p. Studebaker say"lf this car were made in England its retail price in Now Zealand would not bo under .£750." A powerful light ear, embodying tho l»st and latest English practice in every detail of its construction, with electric self-starter and clectric lamps, and a hundred other little luxuries and refinements, for .£395, including all "extras," is something to startle New Zealand motorists. That the wonderful value of the Studebaker is appreciated is proved bv tile fact that wo have sold over twenty during the past week. Tho 25 h.p. Studeuaker is another car of wonderful value. If it came from England wo could not sell it under .CSOO, but its price is ,£1!95, all complete., Wo have also for sale an Auto-carrier delivery van at .CMS. a Cadillac delivery van for a Talbot delivery van for .£250, and a Studebaker delivery van for .£295. Adams, Ltd.. N.Z. 'Agents for Studebaker cars, Tuam Street, Christchurch. Depots at Palmerston North and Wanganui. Age.ncie=: Tourist Motor Co.. Hastings; •J." Bnnd-Oivovo, Ghimieo Slrret, Wellington; 11. Ford Hutchinson, Ekolahuna.— Advt. .

A general meeting of tho Wellington South Progressive Society was held in St. Thomas's Schoolroom last night. Mr. Castlo presided, and thero ras a full attendance of members. Tho executive reported on tho visit of the deputation to tho City Council ro tho Constable Street tram extension, and other matters. The secretary also reported, having written to tho council regarding street lights and repairs to footpaths, and stated that ho had been notified that the recommendations would bo considered. A Vigilance Committee was set up, to consider matters brought boforo the executive. Several members expressed a desire to assist at the Arbor Day celebrations, and a number signified their willingness to contribute trees. As no definite section had been allotted to tho society, it was decided not to take united action this year. The secretary reported that arrangements had been made for a deputation to wait upon the rostmastcr-General with reference to telephone communication and postal matters. A paper by Mr. Crowes, on "Beautifying Unoccupied Lands," was held over for discussion. A committee was appointed to draft a letter in reply to Borne remarks tho Mayor of Wellington (Mr. J. P. Luke) was reported to have made, with reference to tho City Council being bombarded with requests from ratepayers' associations. Another anchor Vas connected up with tho stranded steamer Indrabaroli by moans of a heavy wiro hawser yesterday. Tho weather was good, and a moderate sea was rolling into the Ra.ngitikei Bight. It ia hoped that tho last remaining anchxir will bo connected up to-day. A "waiting gam®" will then liavo to 1)0 played until next high spring tides.