(Per Press Association.) Christchurch, This day. There is no excitement over the election and the polling does not pro mise to be heavy. There are no indica tions of canvassing going on and no crowd of touts amongst the booths. Considerable doubt exists as to fac tories and warehouses being compelled to close at noon. It is understood that mme employers have received a legal opinion that it is not incumbent on them to do so. Nevertheless the majority shut at midday and so did the hotels.
Licensing Question.
(Per Press Association.) Wellington, This day. In the Hotel Commonwealth case the Chief Justice expressed an opinion that what had been done amounted to an evasion of the laws, but was not met by the express words of the statute. Also that there must be a vacant license at the time of hearing, and that the re quirements as to accommodation must be complied with. This was not done and the license should be quashed. The other Judges took a different view and held that the circumstances did not amount to a removal within the meaning of the Act, and that it was sufficient if a license was vacant when the new license was actually granted, and if the premises are completed by the time the license is issued. The motion was dismissed, with costs £SO. Notice of appeal was given. The Court adjourned to August 15th.
Frozen Meat Market.
(Own Correspondent.) [By Telegraph.] Napier This day. Messrs Nelson Bros, received the fol lowing cable from the C.C. & D. Com pany, London. To-day’s quotations are : —Best Canterbury 4d, Napier, Welling ton and North Island 3d. Lamb—First quality s£d, second sd.
Counties’ Conference.
