LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1886, 21 October 1913, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The mails which left Wellington on September 12, per the s.s. Ulfmaroa and connected with tho Naples disnateh per the R.M.S. Otraivtes, arrived in London on October 19.

On account of the oKcentional'lv heavy rain the week-end proved quite abortive as far &3 trout-fishcrs woro concfirnod. All tho streams in the vicinitv of Wellington were considerably swollen, and the waters .were extremely discoloured. A few fishermen went out, to Waimii liopina that the conditions would allow of a little fishing on Sunday, hut they were all disappointed. The fresh in the stream proved an ample protection "to the trout.

The annual conference of tho New Zealand Employers' Federation is to be held in Wellington on Wednesday and Thursday of noxt week. Delegates will ho in attendance from all parts of New Zealand. The annual conference 'of the New Zealand Industrial Corporation (to he attended b.v delegates of all the industrial associations), has been fixed for Friday of next. week. Hie annual re-union of the members of tlie .First New Zealand Contingent (for South Africa) will take place at Godher's Rooms, Cuba Street, this evening. The first instalment of 2(300 rifles of the 13,000 purchased in Canada by the Hon.. Jas. Allen (Minister of Defence) is' duo at Wellington by tlio Tokomaru on November !J. To-day is tho anniversary of tho Battle of Trafalgar. Tho event will be commemorated by suitable reference in tlio various schools. The Harbour Board, Union Steam Ship Company, and leading commercial firms havo agreed to hoistbunting to-day in honour of tho anniversary of tlio great event.

Epidemic: The District Health Officer, Auckland, reported: "Nothing fresh" on October 15, 10, and 17. On tho 18th he reported cases at To Kopuru. Those are now isolated and being investigated. There was aiso ono case at Tangowahine, Two cases (children) were reported in n previously-in-fected house at Mnnpgnknrnmea. SusCicious cases are reported at J'oroti, ut aro probably not truo oacos.

A Tongaporutu (Tarauaki) correspondent writes to tlio Auckland "Star":— "A young daughter of Mr. Crude's had a very narrow escape from eorious injury, if not sudden death, on her way homo from school on Saturday last. On going round tho Mutmvai Road, just, past the bridge, her liorso slipped and fell over tho cliff into the river-bed l a distance of about- CO feet, and was lulled instantly. Tho little girl fell off tlio liorso and over tho cliff, but managed to grasp tho edge of tho road, ana, assisted by somo gigi growing out of tho cliff, struggled back on to the road unharmed.

An interesting operation was performed at a blacksmith's shop in Gisbonw when several bullocks were shod. Tlio animals which went through the operation were four of a team, tho two powers and tho two leaders. Tlio owner oxplained that lie was" having tho boasts shod as an experiment, for he found that the rough metal on the roads caused the bullocks to go lame. If this lot proved a success, ho would havo tho others done. Tho bullocks were shod on their four feet, and the blacksmith ■who carried out tho work said it was the first lot in his 28 years' experience that ho liad shod, although lio had seen it dona before. A 'strong raco was erected, in which tho bullocks were fastened, and the leg being lifted over a rail and securely roped, there was no fear of much damage being dono should the beast resent the treatment. How r over, they submitted to the ordeal very quietly. Tho shoes used were quite different from the ordinary horseshoe, owing to tho cloven hoof of tlio bullock, and were in two parts, a pieco for each claw of tho hoof.

A meeting of the executive of the Wellington South Progressive Society was _ held last evening, Mr. J. Castlo presiding over a good attendance of members. Messrs, Castlo, Ormiston, George, Ludwig, and Wylio were appointed a cominitteo to mako inquiries and report on tho proposal to establish, a journal, to bo tho, official organ of tho society, Mr. Castlo being appointed convener of tho cominitteo. The matter of public conveniences for Newtown was again considered, and the secretary was authorised to ask tho Town Clerk when theso might bo expected. The collcction of rubbish in the district was also discussed, and the secretary was authorised to- ask .tho City Council to provide for a more frequent collcction, especially in tlio suburbs. Tho chairman and secretary were authorised to mako arrangements for the half-yearly meeting of tlio society.

An interesting ceremony was performed at St. John's College, Auckland, on Saturday morning, when a tablet in memory' of• Dr. John Kinder, for) many years Warden of the College, wa.s j unveiled in tho now Kinder Library, the, building in which practically tlio wholo of tho large and valuable library left by tho doctor is now housed by the Ven. Archdeacon Walsh, who is the old- i est surviving ... student of Dr. Kinder. The occasion of the• ceremony was the annual meeting of tho St. John's Collego Association, the members of which' were entertained at the college by tho Warden (the Rev. P. T. Williams) and Mrs. Williams. Early yesterday morning tho Firo Brigade was called out to a firo at a wicker and basket factory, owned by Mr. Arthur 'Thomas Muninu at tho rear of No. 563 A delaide Road. Tho flames had got a good hold when tho firemen arrived, and tlio building and contents were reduced to a heap of ashes. Mr. Mnnim 1 has a policy on tho building with tho Guardian Office for £180.

A material advantage will be open to members of the Territorial forces who wish to visit the Auckland Industrial Exhibition. A military tournament will be hold ill Auckland on January 3, 4, and 5, and the officer commanding tho Auckland district 5 (Colonel R. Logan)/ has informed tho president of tho Exhibition that all competitors at tho tournament will bo carried freo of charge on the- railways, and will bo given a -concession of 20 per cent, oil steamer fares. Any Territorial who enters for pne event or more at tho military tournament 'will be entitled- to these concessions. Accommodation under canvas will bo provided freo, and meals will bo supplied at a low charge. It'is estimated that a Territorial resident in Invereargill will bo able to spend 10 days in Auckland at a cost of £3 10s.

Communications havo been received by Auckland clergy which indicate that Dr/ Crossley, late Bishop of Auckland, is making satisfactory progress towards reeovory. At tho conclusion of tho president's address , at Friday afternoon's meeting of tlio Auckland Diocesan Synod Canon Mac Murray said he had received a letter from Dr. Crossley, who wrote from Marseilles in tho most hopeful tone. _ Ho therefore would move: "That this Synod has heard with very great pleasure the news of the improvement in the health Of our late bishop, tho Right Rev. Lloyd Crossley, D.D., and earnestly prays God to grant him such a restoration to health as will enablo. him to render further good service in the Church." Tho motion was carried.

It transpired in the Magistrate's Court yesterday that a man who was being induced by an unknown person to buy a teapot, asked how the article had been obtained, and that hp had been truthfully told, "I got it in the courso of my business." The vendor was convicted of the theft.

An interesting story is going tho rounds at tho expense of a well-known Whangarei resident, says the "Star." On a recent occasion ho took a trip to Auckland, and as ho was not vaccinated, and moreover did not want to be, lie borrowed a vaccination certificate that an obliging friend managed to securo for him. All went well until the Majiaia arrived at tho Auckland wharf, when, in response to a request, the local resident handed the certificate to tho inspecting officer for scrutiny. "What's your name?" inquired the official pleasantly. "By Jovo!" stammered the flustered passenger, who had neglected to ascertain previously what name was on tlio card. "I've left my glasses at home —just read it out, will you?" "Don't know your own name?" queried the health officer in tho most friendly manner. The Whangarei resident thoughthard for a moment, -but nothing appropriate was forthcoming. Then with, the light of resolution in his eyes ho looked straight at his tormentor, and ejaculated fiercely as ho bared his arm: "Here, vaccinate mo!"