The Daily News. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1902, Page 2

The Daily News. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Christchurch on Friday a charge against Henry Adams of driving a motor at a greater speed than four miles an hour was dismissed by the Benoh, who found that the by-law nnder which the information was hid had been repealed and was apparently no protection to the public.

The Auckland Trades and Libour Council has passed a resolution sympathising with Imineri recently dismissed at Huntlev, and [stating that the Gouncil bas evidence that men are being singled oat for dismissal by employers in New Zealand for taking a prominent part in the Union. The Council emphasises the necessity of protecting prominent members against persecution. It was further resolved to instruoc tbe delegates present to request their Unions not to support any baker using flonr made by the trust mills. I

Soma workmen digging a drain on a property near Baatown Workshops (Waniganui) discovered a number of Maori skeletons, some of them abnormally large. In the Wangauui Supreme Court Jud|*e Edwards gave judgment for plaintiff for £55 and costs in the case Alfred Goldsbury v. Rev. Dierks, for slander. The former is a school teacher at Maxwelltown and ths latter a Lutheran Minister and chairman of I the school committee. The defendant accused the master of untrutM ulnosj in a letter to the Education Board.

A pleasing function took place at the rorminpr Hotel last night when a presentation was made to Bandsman Percy Toombs, of the Palmerston Brass Band, from his fellow members. The presentation took the form of a l»tye handsome salad bowl and was made by Band-Hergeant Holb«n, who referred to the valuable service Bandsman Toombs has rendered the band as one of their soloists, and hoped he would remember the band. The recipient suitably responded.

At the Polo Tournament at Auck'and on Friday for possession of the Provincia! Polo Cup, Cambridge defeated Auckland by four goals to three. The Mokau, the new steamer built in Sydney for the Mokau coal trade, arrived yesterday morning from Newcastle with a cargo of coal for this port. As she oame from a plague-infected country the vessel was placed in quarantine. Bhe is expected to be examined by the Health Officer, Dr. Home, to-day. The Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association carried a resolution protesting against the withdrawal of the option of purchase from the Crown laud about to be] opened in the Eawhia district.

Our readers are reminded of the garden party at the Terminus Hotel grounds this eyenine. There is no doubt bat this will be a very enjoyable affair as the Palmerston North Band is to play. Mr and Mis Hadfield are to be congratulated on arranging suoh a pleasant gathering in aid of the Nyhane Fund. Particulars appear in our advertising columns.

Further subscriptions to the Nyhane Fund are acknowledged as followsß, Dockrill £l, A.J.C. £1 Is.

[ A reminder is given of the sacred concert iin tbe Recreation Grounds to-morrow (Sunday) by the Palmerston North Brass Band, assisted by the Town Band. The concert will start at 3 p.m., and a collection will be taken up in aid of the fund f©r the widow of the late Driver Njhane. If the weather is, wet the concert will be held in the Theatre i Royal after church.

The gate tikings at the benefit concert in the Recreation Grounds yesterday were £26 18s. The majority of those present, however, had already purchased tickets, about 2000 of which had been disposed of. The Mayor (Mr. Dockrill) will be pleased to receive donations to the fund.

Trains leave New Plymouth station to-flay, connecting with steamers mentioned below as fol.ows:«-0 a.m., Tafeapnna (from north), 2.d0 p.m , Breakwater train, returning at 5 p.m.; Br2o8 r 2O p.m., Takapuna (for north.)

Whiteley Memorial Church.—Rev, S. J. Serpell s subjects for Sunday aye as follows : —ll a.m., "The change needed in ordei to enter the Kingdom of God 7 p.m.. " Noahi or the power of faith." Collections in aid of irast fond.—Adv.

| Fresh tenders are iovi(ed for the erection ' of railway stations oo the Stratford-Toko | railway. | , The execution of repairs to the Henui briape has been postponed, ar d the bridge wiM rot be closed to traffic till Saturday, 1 22nd inst, at ii p.m. " |

The Stratford Racing Club lias, through Mr Lawn, conductor of tlio Ptratford Brass Band, extended a» invitation to the members of the bands taking part in the contests in New Plymouth to be present at the club's race meeting on Monday next.

Notice to Bindsmen.—Orders for Photos of Massed Bands, etc.. can now be booked at the studio. Note the address: W. A. Collis, Devon street (directly opposite the Criterion Hotel;.—Advt.

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