LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 192, 16 June 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting reading matter will be I found on page four of this issue. / It has now been finally Settled that the four corner stones of the (Jar'ringtonroad Methodist Church will be kid by the following gentlemen', Z. Wolh (if too unwell his son Mr P. Wells will act). E. Okey, 0. Carter, and S. B. White. An advertisement regarding 'bus arrangements appears in this issue, Only one case was disposed of bv the 3.M., sitting in his civil jurisdiction 'on Monday, viz., School Commissioners v. P Small, elaim ilO V&s. Judgment was given for the amount claimed, and costs it 12j 6d Mr Quilliam, instructed by Mr Samuel, appeared for the plaintiff. Several other cases were adjourned. The plumbing elass in connection with the Education scheme of Technical Education will be opened at Smart Brothers shop this evening, by the Chairman of the' Board, at 7 o'olock. His Worship the Mayor and several other representative men are expected to be present to show their sympathy with the movement.

Messrs Carthew, Thompson and Company report having told Mr Jas. Watt's 28 acre's of suburban land to Mr Ohas. Wells', of Mangorei. On the Ist of next month the Guards' Art Union will be drawn, and any who have not yet purchased tickets should see that they and their friends have at least one each before that date, as there will not be another opportunity of securing such splendid oil paintings for a long time to come. Tickets one shilling each can be obtained where ever the paintings are on view, or from any member of the Guards Volnnteers.

The only business at the Police Court on Monday morning was a case in which a man named Maylum Divers Was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, having no visable means of support. Sergeant Haddrell stated that the man was picked up the previous day, and had had nothing to eat for some time. Ho had been haneing about round the National Bank corner, and did not seem quite himself, and was very hard of hearing. He said he bad some money coming to him The S.M. said it seemed rather a oase for the Old Peoples' Home than the gaol. He thousht the Pergeant had better see the Chairman and Secretary of the Home. The Sergeant said he would take a remand with a view to doing this, and the S.M. remanded the accused till Wednesday.

The openbs? meeting of the New Plymouth Parliamentary tJnion (which is to be held in conjunction with the Literary and l)abating Society), takes place this evening. The first item of business will Bradbury (Normanby) being the only candidate mentioned. The session will be opened by his Excellency ihe Governor (a. Cock Esq.,) who will deliver tb.B customary speech. This will be followed by questions, motions etc., after which a Bill dealing with Native Lands will be read a first time. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to a debate on the Addrtss in-Reply, which will be moved by Mr S. Smith (Henui), and seconded by Mr Stevenson (Spotswood). For the information of some members, it may be stated that this debate enables them to speak upon any political subject that has the slenderest relation to the subject matter of the speech from the Throne. Members are specially requested to be at their places at 7 30 sharp.

The County Clerk, Mr 0. T. Mills' proceeds to Wellington to-day relative to tha County Bridge loan. A large amount of correspondence has passed between the Treasury and the Council over the matter, but as matters have not progressed satisfactorily so far as obtaiuiug the money is concerned, it has been considered advisable that Mr Mills' should personally confer with the Department with a view to avoid further del ly. It is to be hoped that the visit will be productive of satisfactorily results. Messrs Weston and Weston, in submitting their opinion to the Borou, h relative to the Imperial Hotel case, hive suggested callin* a special meeting of the Council to consider the matter. The attention of hdies is drawn to an advertisement notifying that Miss Batchelor is starting classes of instruction in tha Langer system of dress cutting and dress making. Full particulars will be found in the advertisement.

At an extraordinary general meeting of the Canterbury Sde Yards' Company's shareholders at Christchurch on Monday, it was decided to absorb the Midland Saleyards Company, who have agreed to the amalgamation, on terms drawn up by the directors of both businesses. The capital will be increased to L20.0D0. Major Loveday has been awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Deoo ration.

j At a mejting of townspeople held in : the Town Hall on Monday afternoon, and i presided over by his Worship the Mayor, it was decided to entertain the Farmers' Union Conference delegates at a Smoke Concert at the Imperial Hotel, on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The price of the tickets was fixed at 10s, and a subcommittee consisting of the Mayor, Messrs J. C. George and Wood were appointed to arrange details. There is no doubt that Mr Frank Watts will, as usual, take care that the reputation of the Imperial Hotel shall be well sustained on the occasion, so that a most enjoyable evening should be spent. A largely attended meeting chiefly consisting of ladies, was held in the Council Chamber on Monday afternoon, in connection with the proposed farewell to Lord and Lady Ranfuriy His Worship the Mayor, Mr R. Cock, presided. It was decided to entertain the Governor and Lady Kanfurly at »a evening "At Home " at the Theatre Royal on Friday, 26th inst., and that the price of the tickets should be 5s each, and the follow ing committees were appointed in connection therewith : Ceremonial The Mayor, Mesdames Oock, Standish. Newman, E. M. Smith and Dockrill; Musical —Mesdamea Holmes, Edmunds, Rollo, Miss Bedford, and Mr Paton. Furnishing and Decorating—Mesdames Greenaway, Weston, Wright, Penn, Miss Walker and ivir S. Smith (with power to add to their number). There is no doubt the function will be patronised, and every effort will be mrde to onsure its success.

For Bronchial Oough, take Woods Great Peppermint Cure, la 6d and 2s 6d everywhere,— dvt,