MR E. H. J. BEEVES, M.H.R. [PSR PBEBS ASSOCIATION.] NELSON, April 26; To-day Mr E. H. J. Reeves, M.H.K., was adjudged a bankrupt on the petition of the Hon W. J. M. Larnarcb, of Dunedin. It appears that some time since Mr L^rnach, obtained judgment against Mr Eeevea for .650, which with costs now > amounts to over £73. Mr Beeves offered to settle the matter by paying .£SO cash aad the balance in four months. Tbiß Mr Larnach refused, and Mr Harley, who ap p eared for Mr Larnachj stated that his positive instructions were that the whole amount should be paid at once or the , order for adjudication issued. His Honor Judge Kenny, said under the circumstances he had no other course open but to grant the order, saying at the same time that he could not but consider the action of Mr Larnach as seeming very harsh. HaGLEY PABK C.RICKET GbOTJND. — A meeting, of the . Committee appointed to report on the relaying of the Hagley Park cricket ground was held yesterday, at Mr R. D. Harman'a office, when it was decided to obtain certain expert opinions and to report, if possible, to a general meeting of the Clubs concerned on Saturday evening, ; May 6-. ! WHAT A DIFFERENCE. What a difference there is in houses ! Some Bmell sweet and wholesome— others musty and dirty. Hudson's Extract of. Soap makes the difference. Sold only in packets by all wholesale and retail grocers in Chrißtcburch.
