NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10638, 24 April 1900, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Messrs Eayward and Baldwin, consaltini engineers, of Christchureh and Wellington, are at present on a tour of inspectica on the West Coast. They are so pleased with the future prospects of dredging 00 the they have opened, an office at Hokitika, and intend maintajning & good staff.

In connection with the erect a plague hospital for Wellington, the "New Zealand "Ernes" raises a. question as to tSffl legality of devoting any portion of the Term* licit to such a purpose. It is contended 1 that there is no power to erect any building on the Town Belt, and' it is stated that this point was very clearly decided m a dispute that arose in Dunedin some time ago^

I In the explanatory statement issued with the Navy Estimates for the current year, it is mentioned that the Admiralty has given. special consideration to the arrangements 1 for the coaling of the Meet. Steps have been taken to increase the reserve stocks at certain of our coaling stations, and experi? ments are said to b& in progress with the object of selecting a patent fuel suitable as a special reserve on the more distant stations. "Efforts are being made to widen the area of supply as far as practicable, and to take advantage of the coal resources of the colonies when local coal can be shown to be of suitable quality for her Majesty's ships, and' can be supplied at reasonable rates. Steps have been taken to -provide for a certain quantity of New Zealand coal from the Westport collieries for use on tie China Station, and local Australian coal is now used on the Australian Station a* I« as ciroumstauces permit." ' .

Fifteen persons received letters of naturalisation under the Aliens Act. including Mr C. Samuelson. Sydenham.

There v.m> two bankruptcies in the colony last week— siiimely. an engineer at Otuhuhu and a merchant at Dunedin.

The Grey Lynn "tip" »t Auckland, co'idemrved by the Sanitary Commission, was rondo up "of ten years' accumulations of city garbage.

At the Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi, yest«rdav, judgment was given for the plaintiff in the rase of J. Sims v O. H. Williams-, claim £3 4s.

"In all mutters connected with plague prevention we intend to act us though the plague were amongst us."-—Hon. J. G. Ward to a "Post" representative.

In view of the offer by the New Brighton Council of 2s per dozen for rats as against Is by the City Council, the latter last night agreed to raise their price to 2.s per dozen.

In the City Council last night Cγ. Andrews urged that the time hod arrived when the City Council should take over all the powers and duties of the Drainage Board.

An additions! subscription to the, War Fnnd of £1 4.5. collected at the .Sydenham Borough Council office (per Mr C. Allison), •has betm received.

Yesterday being St. George's Day the banks were closed. In some instances the suggestion to wear a rose was acted upon. but no doubt owing to the scarcity of the flower there were not a great number visible. Flags were hoisted on a few business establishments. On tlie Hez-eford Hotel, especially, tt very firm Union Jack was displayed.

In nnswer to v return asked for by Cr. Samuels, in the City Council last iiight, it was elicited that the whoie cost of the new Fire Brigade Station was as follows: —Land, £956 15s 10d ; legal expenses, £5 fes; W. J. Moore (building). £2545 10s 6d; architect, £134 10s 6d ; sundries, £60 10a. Total, £3491 11s lOd.

The item, "Rat jnoney, £10," on the expenditure sheet- at the Csty Council last night created rather a scare in the mind of one pi the Councillors. He enquired quite alurmedly whether the Council had paid for 2400 rats. His emotion subsided considerably when he was tokl that it was an imprest to provide for cash payments for rate.

The City Council last night for the first time for some time adjourned without completing its business. The standing orders provide that no new business shall, be entered on refter 10 $>.m. It was 10.40 wlien the discussion on the sanitary question closed. So that the remainder of the business on the order paper had to be postponed.

Mewrrs F. Brfli, R. Scarlett, A. Wallace, and G. F. Wright have been nominated as members of the East Malvern Road Board. A poll for *he election of three will be taken on May Ist. Messrs W. Bailey, G. A. Mangm, and G. Witty have been elected <as members of the Templeton RoaJd Board. Messrs F. R. H. Gardiner, K. E. Hall, and R. Fleming have been elected as members of the port Levy Road Board.

It is estimated by the Wellington City Engineer that an expenditure of about £150 will be necessary to place Newtown Park and its fences and gates in as good condition as they were before the Contingent camps were held in tie grounds.

At the Police Court yesterday, John Thomson, -who had come from Wellington to Lyttelton by the Takapuna 'without paying for his passage, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. Mr J. T. Brice, J.P., was on the Bench.

The Rangiora Rifles held their Easter church parade on Sunday, when the company marched to the Church of St. John the Baptist, headed by the Rangiora Band. The company mustered forty, and three officer?, Captain Helmore and, Lieutenants D'Aurergne and Smith, were present.

By the Waikare there arrived yesterday three members of our Indian Army, whose appearance in Lyttelton caused some interest. Two were in artillery uniforms, and a third wore a red coat and l .khaki trousers; all three wore turbans. They hare come from Melbourne by the steamer, and are believed to bo on their way to Wellington, where they propose to stay for a while.

The Mayor has received a telegram from the Premier re the Contingent letters. The Mayor communicated -with the Premier re the delay which has occurred, and the following oswwer w&e received yesterday:—"l am wiring through has Excellency intimating that complaints have reached us, and we are prepared to go the length, if necessary, of informing postal authorities at the Cape that we are prepared to bear the expenses of a better adjustment of present arrangements.—E. J. Seddon." %

A painful sensation was created in the Cuet district on Sunday by the death, at the early age of 44 years, of Mre J. Addinell, of West Eyretom, wife of the Chairman, of the School Committee. The deceased lady had been under medical treatment for a fortnight, but on Saturday was reported to be much better, and her sudden decease oa Sun<fcftT came m a painful surprise. Mm lAdcTbirfl was greatly respected in the district for her high character and kindly disposition, and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.

lamps xor all—Ladies and Gentf.emen, gfcrb and boys. We have just opened large niproentt for the coming winter season, •nd are now showing the finest assortment in town. Several new patterns in aeetyMne lamps. A visit of inspection, will be of internet, end wiß well repay you. The AngloNew Zealand Cycle Company: agent*. D.1.C., and 226 High street. 47

Aα employee at Hillside Workshops, named A. B. Pollock, met with an, accident %>M week. When Hfting a, heavy weight ibis foot slipped, and he sprained his ankle ■ererely. Koolibah cured his, very Quickly •ad relieved the pain instantly.—(Adrt.)

Toi Toi Butter. The favourite Toi Toi b now to be had frtah every day at Kineakrg 0.1.C. Advt.

Finest Roller Flow £7 per ton, Imb 2£ lor Prompt Cash, at Kincaid'a G.LC. Advt.

Ceylindo Tea at Kinc*id'« G.LC. — Ceylindo is rich, malty, and fragrant. Prices la 6d, la 10d, 2s 2d, 2s 6d per lb, at Kin- <*«£• Q.I.C. 6992 The new rim brakes, fitted to any make of bicyde for a few shillings. Any hill can: be ridden with ease and safety. Oates, JUwry and Co., Manchester street.—Advt.

If your bicycle needs repairs take it to the experts of the cycle trade. Boyd and Son, 191 Gloucester street, Chriatchurch. Price and quality satisfactory. Advt.

Almost every second person suffers from •one form of Indigestion. What is the cause troubles many, but the cure is so simple aad so certain, and stands out alone from all other remedies. It U Loaaby's Wahoo.--(Advt.)

Electric light., electric motors, electric lane, electric pumps, electric bells, electric fittings, and all accessories at Turnbull and Jones, 223 Ca*hel street, every evening, at 7.30. 6061

Tea sets complete for six persons 7s 9d, Boxed Dinner Seta (20 pieces) from 12s sd, 32 pieces from 17s lid, 54 pieces from 26s Bd, Bedroom Sets from lie 9d, Earthenware Cups and Saucers Is lid half dozen, Q. and W. China 2s lid half dozen. Fletcher Bros., Crockery Merchant?, High street. Xavt.

Tl» value of many patent medicines and medical preparations sold outside the usual fan of poysicisuW prescriptions', has been proved by "usage to be too often in inverse ratio to the length of the advertisements wSiieh play suoh a prominent part in their •ftle. Heavy advertising means that the yecrehaser pays for paper as well as physic. Much more effective than the lengthy inter▼lews of undisoovCTable persons who have oeen brought back from the grave by Mysterious decoctions, k the simple and Voluntary acknowledgment of help received "tfhich a grateful patient will pen in commendation of some remedy which has been o«d with efficacy. The following, for insiAtjee, is one among many such letters received by Mr E. C. Lane, of Oamaru, with inference to his Creasoted Emulsion: — "Ure «tt*et, Ounuru. December 16th, 1896. Mr Lane,—Dear. Sir, —I'lease give bearer my •peount, alao another bottle of Creasoted Emulsion. It is really wonderful the difference it has made to my sister. She is getting quite strong and rosy-cheeked, and ■»?8 she would rutUer take your Emulsion than those horrid iron pills.—Yours, faithfeUy, D. M. Jo&neton*."— {MH.)

Prmtte letters received in Wellington (States our correspondent) skow that rhe plague is having ;i very 'trio;!;-- i i l*ec-t in Sydney. Business '.< bv'ing liiw.'h. interfered with, and many people who can afford it are leaving the city.

The following lands have - been temporarily reserved in Canterbury:—l-J acres, town of Gtenavy, municipal purposea; 6 u:tcs at Horsky Down, for gravel pits; 5 acres at, Horslev Dowa for school.

A recreation reserve of 25 acres for Lohurn has been made, and Messrs J. W. Armstrong. J. Brady. H. S. Carmicbael, A. J. C.trm'ichat], and" P. Iverach are appointed the board of management.

The Mayor has received the following telegram from the Hon. J. Q. Ward: —"The steamer Tropea is expected to leave Wellington on Thursday night next, or at latest Friday m<-ruing. I hope to arrange tor her to leave on Thursday jiight."

On "Sunday afternoon, at St. Joseph's Church. Lyttelton, the parishioners presented Miss O'Brien, the organist, on the occasion of her approaching nuuriage, with an illuminated uddress (the work of the Sisters of Mercy) and a gold watch, suitably inscribed,, also a gold chain with pendants attached. The Rev. Canon Franklin, in making the presentation, referred to the many excellent services Miss O'Brien had rendered gratuitously to the Church, and wished her every prosperity in her new sphere of life. She was also presented by the Sisters of Mercy rwith her bridal cake.

For several years past the Canterbury College Board of Governors have given an annual free studentship to the head boy in drawing in each of ten district State schools. By a, recent decision of the Board these have been increased, and now one is given to the head boy in drawing in every school in the North Canterbury educational district having over 170 pupils. The awards made for this year are as follows: — St. Albans. Percy Nelson; Richmond, Stuart. Burn; Normal, Donald Gilbert; New Brighton, Ernest B. Miles; Woolston, Leslie Turvey ; Waltham, Harry Daniels; Opawa, Robert Morrison; West Christchurch, William Barrell; Fendalton, Harold Roberton ; Papanui, James Paton ; West- Lyttelton, James Green ; East Christchurch, Kelynge England; Sydenham, George F. Drurv; Addington, Fred Ham-H----ton. The members of the Christchurch Domain Board, recently nominated under the Domains Act, by Order-in-Council, having control of the laP«t in Schedule B of the Canterbury Association's Ordinance No. 6, and Hagley Park are:—Hons. W. Rolleston and C. C. Bowen, Messrs R. J. S. Harman, H. P. Murray-Aynslev, S. Weetman, W. Jacques, the Mayors of* Christchurch, Sydenham, St. AJbans, and Linwood, and chairmen of the Selwyn County Council and Riccarton Road Board. THE COLONY'S POPULATION. The arrivals in the colony for March were 1303, audi the departures from the colony, including 713 troops, numbered 2548. THE PLAGUE SCARE IN SYDNEY. Mr Gilruth, and the Melbourne doctors who were studying the plague in Sydney, had some rather amusing experiences. At the hotels where they stayed they never breathed a syllable about plague, had they done so they would have received very prompt notice to quit. When travelling, however, the \stse wus altered, and it was occasionally convenient to make some reference to their connection with the dreaded baccilus. For instance, in a crowded train at the Sydney station, the wife of one of the experts remarked casually to the passengers that her husband and the husbands of the other two ladies 'in the carriage had been for some time past studying the plague. Immediately there was a general exodus, and the experts had the carriage to themselves. Again at Albury, where the curt Customs officials are wont "to pry into one's portmanteaux "the plague" acted like a charm, and the experts were allowed to take their baggage away unexamined. Until the sort of a well-to-do merchant fell ill and died of the plague, the scar© in Sydney did not become general. Hitherto the disease had been confined to working men and women. The young man referred to worked in his father's office, and as shipping clerk he had frequently to pass through the infected area. He was one of those who refused to be inoculated with the prophylactic. His case was a particularly severe one. There was only time to telephone to 'his parents stating that it was a supposed case of plague, and in a short time he was dead. The young man had the day before been a guest at a fashionable wedding, and when his sudden death was announced there was a rush on the part of scores of the other guests for inoculation.