LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 208, 29 September 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting reading matter will fcefonnd on page four of this issue. One of the cases to come before the Supreme Court is that of A. R. Brandon, who was committed to the Supremo Court for trial on the 22id of April last for perjury. Ifli3 shows the necessity j for some amendment of the law relating to the trial of persons who are charged with criminal offences, and for, as we previously pointed out, mere frequent sittings of the Court hore. This, on the occasion of a new Judge taking his seat, is a favourable time to urge tor at least three sittings of the Court yearly, instead of only two, as now. The McCormick machine can be depended upon to harvest and save grain under all conditions, to the satisfaction of the owner, and with ease to the team Advt, On Saturday the Registrar of tha Supreme Court granted probate of the wilj of Henry Teal Marshall, late of Waitara, deceased, and letters ot administration of the estate of Louis Charles Marshall, late of Waitara, deceased, to Mrs Charlotte Marshall in each oaae. Mr Roy (Roy and Wilson), appeared in support of both applications. The Tarac&ki Guards are reminded of the Government Parade to night, 29th inst., at 7 30 sharp. As Lieutenant Holmes is in New Plymouth, advantage will be taken to make the presentation of the illuminated address given him by the Guirds on his leaving the Company The presentation will be made at the above parade.—Advt.

Trains leave New Plymouth station for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below as follows: Gam Takapuna (from north), 11 20 a.m. TakapJ una (for south) ; 11 20 a m. Rotoiti (from ' south); 8.20 p.m., Rotoiti (for north) Mr .F- S. Canning has sold oub of his r business at Normanby, ' Mr J. Hi Hempton will take over charge of the local Customs on Wednesday. The Colonial Treasurer has received an envelope containing English Denny stamps for Bs, and a slip ot paper inscribed " Conscience money 7a 61 (Wellington Customs), exchange 6J, total Bs." Arrangements for the Town Band social on Thursday evening are well in hand. The music will be supplied by Mr McNeight's orchestra, assisted by members of the band. Those who are willing to lend additional assistance in connection with the supper are requested to commumcate with the Mayoress (Mrs R I M* o or l he acoratar y of the band. Mr B. M, Souths, '

The half yoaiiy Pi the Ru|i!( i -<> : Court will l"o ...fWiiiul IoU-n Mis Honour • Juslk'Q Kihy.uli at 11 <..'J-:-sk on VV'oi! ne:-day nryt, .September ,'io h. An acl■iition to the criminal calendar is a case of allowed arson from Stratford. | An intoro'itiii;; cerci-iony took place ! after o\i : .!ii!i:» nwycrri ou ynnday evening, ] when Air 1". G. Hii'iic, Hon. . ' and Treasurer of St. Mary's choir, was I mads the recipient of a handsome carved coal box, wiili brasß mounts, by his i fellow memueis in anticipation cf his I approaching marriage. In the absence of I the Vicar, A'r William Woodard made the presentation. Mr Hume suitably replied. A kittle son of Mr R. Jury had a narrow escape from drowning in the Mangatuku creek on Friday last. The boy anr) another were sailing boats in the creek near King-street west when Jury got into deep water. Tne cries of the child ren attracted some young men, and Jury was pulled outjast in time to savo his life. ; On Wednesday evening at the Masonto Hall, Broueham-strtet, " Penlyria " will lecture on palmistry. This should provo an attractive entertainment, and will ptobably be unique. Messrs Bewley and Griftitns announce the sale by auoti >n on Thursday next of a six roomed residence, with convenient pantry and bathroom in Lemon street. Also three half sections of land. Twothirds of purchase money can remain at 5 per cent. This should attract considerable competition. Professor Parkin says that in no place in the world had he found more keen; intelligence shown in (he Rhodes scholarships than in New Zealand. The Victoria Miners' Executive refused to support the proposed strike of the Lyell miners. The dispute has therefore practically ended. The seventh annual pigeon shooting championship of New South Wales was shot off at Botany on Friday, September 11th. It was a very representative gathering, as prom'tiont knights of the trigger from Victoria and other parts of Australia and New Zealand faced the traps, while Count de Neiva represented Austria, and Mr A. Brown Canada. The conditions of the match were 21 birds each from 30 yards rise, three misses " out " being agreed to, i's sweepstake and ten guinea gold medal for the winner. Mr Eccles, of Blenheim, shaped remark ably well, and got away with 19 birds : while Mr E H. Ohavannes, of Wanganui was up to form, but shot with bad luck. On the last round, with a kill to win, Count de Neiva was declared champion. Count de Neiva used the Colonial Ammunition Company's "Favourite" cartridges, loaded with their patent concave wadding. This is the fourth time out of so\en competitions that 27 shooters have faced the traps, and only the third time a shooter has won the championship with 21 kill sines the distance was altered t>3Gy r!s. A total of Lls 383 was paid by the Government for advertising during the year ended March 31st last. The follow-1 ing are the principal payments :—Auckland Star Jlll4, New Zealand Herald L 797, Evening Post, Wellington, LGBS ; New Zealand Times, Wellington, L 646 ; Press, Ohristchurch, L^so ; Iryttelton Times lt>4s, Otago Daily Times 1 691, Evening Star, Dunedin, L 396; Grey River Argus L 259, Mariborcu'h Daily Times L 219, Free Lance, Wellington, L 542; Observer, Auokland, L 307 j Southland Daily News L 340, Southland rimes L 434, Wanganui Herald L 249, Westport News L 176, West Coast 1 imesj Hokitika, 1166 ; Westport Times L 161; Wangsnui Duly Chronicle L 165, Taranaki Herald Llß9,'Taranaki New 3 Llßl The police are still on the warpath enforcing the Borough Bye-laws. In the Polioe Court on Monday morning, the 3.M. heard several cases of riding bicycles on the footpath contrary to the Borough bye-laws. toaynard Ramson, 0. H. Ward, and R. »V. Bond pleaded guilty, and each was fined 5s and.oosts 7s. There were four candidates for the position of Borouah turncock, and on the fi\ial ballot W. H. Rudkin seoured five votes and Thomas P. Smith four, the former being appointed. The result came as a surprise, as Mr T. P. Smith has for several years been acting turncock, and beside 3 having an intimate knowledge of his work, is thoroughly conversent with the whole water system, inchding the pumping works. Oat of 36 applications, J. Goller was elected on Monday evening as clerk of works at the Borough water intake. Owing to the Borouch Council not rising till nearly midnight on Monday, our report is crowded out of this issue. The secretary of the Eedcation, in reply to the Boards resolution re franking, has received word that another months grace will be allowed.