NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 10756, 8 September 1900, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Detective Hill, of the local police force, leaves shortly for Nelson on a holiday. At a meeting of the Ashburton Ho-pital Board, ytsterday, Mr J. Scaly was elected a member. . . Trooper Salt, of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, left Christchurch on Thursday nigirton a trip to Sydney. The Court of Arbitration wi! sit on Monday, when a typographical dispute will be heard. Owing to several returns being reqmred it is not probable that the Reorganisation Committee of the City Council will be ready with a report on Monday next. The many friends here of Mr John Eoss, of Sargood, Son and Ewen, will be pleased to learn that ho is now on ibis way to th* colony, and that his health is materially improved.

The co-operative works in the Pongaroa district, in the North Island, are all being carried out by tho settlers residing in the district. The same state of affairs exists throughout the Forty Mile Bush. The farmers in the vicinity of Bunnythorpe and Stony Creek are suffering from the depredations of weasels upon the young lambs, and a large number of fine lambs have been killed.

On the return of the Chairman of the Sanitary Committee, Cr. Sorensen, to town, a visit w£l be paid to the rubbish reserve, with « view of arranging for the efficient burying of the city garbage under the agreement made by the iMayor with the Heathcote Road Board. A Nelson telegram states that Mr Herbert Osmond Hanby, jun., law student in the office of Messrs Fell and Atkinson, and one of the contributing stair of the "Nelson Mail," has been appointed to the literary staff of the Dunt_in "Star."

I The Oxford hillspresented a very beautiful appearance on Wednesday, being clothed from foot to summit with snow, which shone with great brilliancy in the sunlight. The weather in North Canterbury is now clear and bright, with frosty nights, ■ The Telegraph Department have received advice from Berne that the Russian Administration, in conformity with a proposition from Russia, reports that the Great Not—iera Telegraph Company has just completed laying a cable from Port Arthur to Chefoo. Communication opened yesterday. The residents of tho Hinds district met in the Hinds schoolroom on Monday to say farewell to Mr and Mrs Turner, who are leaving the district. Mr Turner has filled the position of stationmaster for a number of years. A luncheon was spread in the schoolroom by several ladies of*the district. Mr Miller presented Mr Turner, on behalf of the people of Hinds, with a purse of sovereigns and the good wishes of all. j Mr M'Auhff, who for some years past has been ths manager of the Port Chalmers gasworks, and leaves to take charge of the works at Lyttelton, was presented with a purse of sovereigns by his friends at Port Chalmera. Mr George Cfourehill briefly reviewed Mr M'Auliff's services, not only as manager of the local gasworks, bht as a citizen, and assured that gentleman that in leaving Port Chalmers he took with him the warm wishes of - largo circle of friends.

Some idea of the state of affairs in South Africa as to living and labour may be gained from the_ following letter, dated' July 19th, written by a resident of Durban to a colonial relative:—"Living here costs 4s 6d a day. and there is no work to be got. The place is in a frightful state, fully 5000' or 6000 men being out of work, and" a number of them are in receipt of relief. It is terrible. Four hundred were after a job today. I have a small pro—use, but the mills are mostly shut down. At the Cape it is worse, and I believe that over 45,000 refugees have registered there, while all the other places are full up. Lodgings are hard to get, and one has to pnt up with Nobody should come here unless "he bis money, and this ought to be made known. Ths state of affairs is terrible." : On Tuesday last two nurse girls were busy ! racing their respective perambulators alonV the asphalt pavement. They did the fifty yards in record time, but the pace was enough to exhaust both, and though the finish was a dead heat, a collision of the perambulators took place. The fore carriage of one was carried away, and the near back wheel of the other came off and the axle broke. Strange though it may seem, the babies in the re- • spective perambulators, either fortified with oothing syrup or powers of being of being able to sleep like our troopers under heavy cannonading, were not disturbed in the east. j

j Several complaints havo been made re- ' centlv with regard to th© conduct of persons "attending entertainments, etc., in the ! Art- Gallery, and the matter will come before the City Council on night. The directors of the Hall Company have received from Sydney two very elegant designs by a well-known artist there, for the decoration of the stage and proscenium, and also the front of the dress circle. The for- ! mer is in bronze and gold, with bronze me- | dallion, and white; the latter is in white and j gold, which is very pretty. ! Mr Giles and other farmers at Eyreton have this season had great success in tailing sparrows with wheat poisoned by Mr J. 3_errin, of Kaiapoi, who was the first to supply the Farmers' Club with a satisfactory recipe for the purpose. In view of an art loan collection being arranged for in connection with the Jubilee Exhibition, and the fact that no suitable hall can be obtained, it has been decided not to hold the contemplated art loan exhibition in aid of the building fund of the Avonside parish church. The Mararoa on Wednesday took a choice selection of English Leicester rams, bred by Mr P. C. Threlkeld. Ingiewood. and Messrs Threlkeld, of The Terraces,- to the order of Mr James Williams. Hastings. It is understood that there is this year a brisk demmd for Leicester rams. The call for shorthorn bulls is also great from the North Island and other parts. Mr Threlkeld has just shipped per "Morning Light"' a handsome little bull to Takaka. On Sunday last the Rev. J. Holland, vicar of Kaiapoi, "on behalf of the members of St. Augustine's Church, Clarkville, presented Miss F. Heyward with a handsome silver tea service, on the occasion of her marriage, a 9 a token of their esteem and appreciation of her services as organist for the past nine years. Miss Heyward was also presented by the Sunday scholars with a Church Service and purse. At the Foxton Magistrate's Court last week Washington Stewart, headmaster of the Foxton State School, was charged by Hans Andersen with assaulting tho latters child, aged six years. The defendant said the child was sent to him to be punished for disobedience, and he told the boy he must obey his teacher. He asked the child to hold out his hand, and was met with a refusal. 'The witness tapped him on the back of the hand, and as the child still re-fc-cd to open his hand he was struck on the legs. Mr Greenfield examined the child and found bruises on his legs. He fined the defendant 40s. Turnbull and Jones, 223 Cashel street, are now agsnts for Crossley Bros.' world renowned "Otto" jjas engines. 6051 We learn from the local representatives of Mellin's Food Company that they have received a cable from their principals in London advising that the following awards had i betn obtained at the Paris Exhibition now j running, viz.:—Gold medal for Mellin's food, silver medal for MeDin's biscuits, and bronza medal for Mellin's lacto-glycose. 'Ibis is a unique record, and tends to prove

the superior quality of these food preparations for infants and invalids. Going west from Colombo street the splen-didly-arranged windows of Messrs J. Ballantyne and Company's warehouse invariably command the attention of Cashel street pedestrians. We noticed yesterday that Messrs J. Ballantyne and Company's first window contained a small, but particularly choice, lot of Harris, Shetland and Donegal Tweeds, a short history of which may be of interest to our readers. Harris tweeds, which are made by the Crofters of the Hebrides, are well suited for variable climates, as in warm weather they admit a free circulation of air, and in cold, damp weather, by their natural oily nature, resist the moist atmosphere. The unique shades i are produced from vegetable dyes, which make them more -impervious to the elements, than chemically-dyed goods, and render them much healthier to the weavers. The wool 'is all hand-spun, and the weaving is by hand-looms. Shetland tweeds are also made in the same way., from the natural undyed wool, acknowledged by its softness and purity to be the finest in the world. The exquisite comfort in wearing these goods is admitted by all w_o"S.ave tested them. Of late there has been a great improvement in the patterns of these tweeds. Bonegal tweeds are made by the Irish cotters of Donegal from tee natural undyed wool of the mountain sheep. This industry, by the prominence recently given it, has made great strides, much to the advantage of the Irish peasants. We understand that the great and in-Teasing demand which has arisen during the last few years for hygienic and sanitary clothing has shown itself in the high and fashionable patronage of all descriptions of hand-made homespuns, more

especially in those which we have here been pleased to notice. 3177 The partnership existing between George, Shaw, William Barns Robinson and George M. Dailey, drapers, tailors, clothiei- and men's mercers, of this city, trading as Shaw, Robinson and Co., terminated by effluxion of time on the 18th August last. The whole stock, £10,000 value, is to be realised at once in order to effect an early adjustment of partnership accounts. A gigantic sale commences this morning at ten o'clock. 3023

Mr W. E. Sorrell, the popular photographer, was badly troubled with unbroken chilblains. He soaked his feet in hot water three times, and applied Loasby's Koolioih after each fomtnting. Result, a compile cure.—(Advt.) Benjamin Gum enjoya a very large sale in New Zealand, and that its fime is spreading is proved by the fact /hat the proprietors of the popular cough remedy have this season secured orders from Westralia, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Fiji. Advance New Zealand.—{Advt.l

Morris, photographer, from Dwnedin, personally takes all the portraits in Colombo street. Call and see new specimens.—(Advt.) i Boyd and Son, Gloucester street, Christchurch, are specially commended for the excellence of their Bicycle repairs, combined with moderate charges. Telephone 437.— Advt. :■•• Owing to the easy running qualities and perfect finish, Anglo Special Jlycles are ideal machines for young and old.. Their use does not entail any undue strain or exertion. New models on view at 226 High street and D.I.C. The Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Company.—(Advt.) Seeds that will grow, from Nimmo and Blair, Dunedin. Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, fiower seeds Id per packet, seed potatoes (all varieties) at lowest "prices. Illustrated catalogues free. Fletcher Bros., agents, High street, Christchurch. Tho trade supplied.—Advt. The life of a popular song is not dependent upon its musical merits so much as upon a catchiness of phrase whioh appeals to a fickle-minded public, consequently the vogue of such a production is uncertain and shortlived, and "Ta-ra-r&-boo_*-de-ay" and "I Don't Want to Play in your Yard" sinquickly into oblivion, which will never be the fate of the "Sonata Pathetique" or the "Lieder Ohne Worte." It is just the same with medicinal compounds. The cheap, catch-penny medicaments, which are sown l _r-_L i-i v __- _'„_i„ » .

broadcast through the country, are shortlived because they possess no intrinsic merits. Lane's Creasoted Emulsion, however, is a classic which only requires to be known to find an abiding place in all house.holds. This is proved by the unsolicited testimonials which the proprietor is continually receiving, as witness the following: —"Eden street, Oamaru, 12th June, 1900. Mr E. G. Lane, Chemist and Druggist. Dear Sir, —I bave great pleasure in adding my testimony concerning the value of your 'Creasoted Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil," which I have regularly used for some months. I was unfortunately very susceptible to colds, which often compelled mc to be absent from business, and was recommended by a local medico to take your Emulsion. As a result my general health is much improved, mv appetite is about 50 per cent, better, and I bave increased several pounds in weight, and am now heavier than I have ever been. I find I am better able to throw off a cold. As you know this letter is entirely unsolicited, and, if it is of any use to you, please consider yourself at liberty *o use it, for I believe your Emulsion is of great value to any who suffer from chronic colds, or who readily take severe colds that weaken the. system, and make life a little than it might otherwise be.—Yours s_icerelv, R. Mh._tgan (of Miiligan and Bond}." 21

Two old age pensions were renewed in full by. Mr Bishop, S.M., on Thursday at Amberley. At a meeting of the executive of the Indian Famine Fund yesterday, it was resolved to close tho lists. Tits sum of £2295 has been subscribed, of which £1900 has already been remitted. His Honour Mr Justioe Martin will arrive from the West Coast to-night, _n_ will sit in tbe Arbitration Court on Monday, and in Chambers on Tuesday next. A parade of the Cost Mounted Rifles was held in Cust- on Wednesday afternoon. Forty of the men met in front oi ths Institute Hall and then marched to the Recreation Ground, wfaes- t_«y were drilled by Captahi Lance in tho presence of a- considerable number of spectators. The Historical Sub-Committee of the Jubilee Commemoration yesterday decided to insert an advertisement, asking those persons who possess photos, pictures, or relics of tbe old times to communicate with ths Committee, with a view to obtaining the loan of them for display in the room set apart in the Exhibition."

At -the monthly meeting of tha Crown Lodge of Freemasons, No. 675, S.C., on T-ursday evening, there was a large attenddance of visitors and brethren, including several Past Masters. W.S. Warden Bro. Chick, on be—a,lf of the officers and brethren of the Lodge, presented the Worshipful Master, Bro. J. Faulkner, with a Masonic jewel, on the occasion of his leaving for the North Island. Bro. Chick referred to the sterling/good qualities of their late Master, and very much regretted his departure from among t__m. At a meeting at M'Kenzie, Cheviot, on We_aesday, the following resolution was passed l : —"That this meeting of Cheviot settlers respectfully wish to bring under the notice of the Government the serious drawbacks that the present'expensive outlet for produce is to the settlement, and to remedy this would ask the Government to place a sufficient sum on the Estimates to speedily complete the Cheviot section of the WaiparaAwatere railway." It was also resolved to ask Mr Meredith to call a meeting of the Canterbury members, and make arrangements to wait upon the Minister of Public Works* on this subject.

The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known, and Black B\van Butter is easily distinguished by its quality. Fresh daily. —Advt-.

100 Ladies' Bicycles; £1 deposit, 10s instalments.. Join the Atalanta Easy Payment Cycle Supply Club, limited to 100 applicants. Full particulars from Oates, Lowry and Co., Christchurch.—(Advt.) Unbroken'chilblains almost drive tbe sufferers silly. The irritation is often \ery great. Loasby'B Koolibah relieves instantly, reduces the swelling, and completely cures in a very short time.—-Advt ) Raging' toothache and neuralgia can be positively cured by Baxter's Anti-Neuralgic Pills. Relief given in ten minutes. These pills are also aa infallible remedy in sciatica, lumbago and gout. Sold in Is 6d boxes from J. Baxter, Chemist, and Wallace and Co., Chenlists, Christchurch. 8

THE WELLINGTON TRAMWAYS.

A Wellington telegram states that the sum of £20,000 required by the City Council for,the purchase of the tramways has been subscribed locally at par.

THE PARIS- EXHIBinON.

, On Monday we shall publish the fourth of the series of graphic articles by Miss Constance Barnicoat. In this one she describes some of the principal sights of the Exhibition, such as "Old Paris," the remarkable Swiss Village, the subterranean mining ex. hibit, the realistic panorama depicting the French conquest of Madagascar, and some of the most noteworthy "side-shows." The ar- ,' tide is one of the most interesting of the ! series.

A CASE OF LIFE OR DEATH. I

Dr. Erson, of Onehunga, was charged yesterday with driving over the Tamaki bridge, near Auckland, p* other than a walking pace. He admitted ?he facts, but said j he was driving to attend a patient who was j bleeding to death. The magistrate held that there had been a breach of the by-law, but regarded the circumstances as coming within the provisions of section 87 of the Justices of the Peace Act, and a ease in which it was inexpedient that the penalty should be in- . flicted. The informants, the Road Board. ! asked for costs, but the magistrate declined j to grant costs. I

THE BUTTER INDUSTRY,

The President of the National Dairy Association has protested to the Minister of Agriculture against the decision that dairy companies -hall pay 3£d of the charge for the cool storage of butter for export which was previously borne by the Government. He points o_t that the industry still requires assistance as not yet arrived at that stage when it can be practically self supporting. Seven-eighths of the factories have arranged for the disoosal of the com* ing season's output, and they will keenly feel the burden of this unexpected charge.

HOUSES OF THE EARLY DAYS.

Some inte-esting reminisoences of old times came up at the meeting yesterday of the Historical Cc_amittes of the Jubilee. Mr Farr mentioned that the first house ereoted in Chrietehuroh, that imported by the late Mr Gee. GouM from Tasmania, and p.aced on a section,in Armagh street, was still standing near the Southern Gross Hotel. on tho South belt. Be. also -referred to a very old house put up as a store by the Messrs Deans, near tho Star and Garter, which it waa tradterstood, was still standing. It was in this that the surveyors lived when making the plan of (3hrkitc_urch. Mr Farr spoke of the first pile of the old Land Office, which was place*! at tbe north-east corner, but when the building then used as the City Council office was demolished, no one thought to save the ( p„e. Mention was made also of the old house.in Tuam street, for-; merly occupied by Mr Hilton, the school-! master of the Church Of England school.

AN EX-NOT _dMLANt>ER IN NEW GUINEA. *

Mr Charles A. W. Monckton, son of Dr.

Monckton, of Feiidi—g, has been appointed Resident Magistrate in British New Guinea. Mr Monckton, who is a nativje of Southland. and on_v 28 years of age, is an "old boy" of th_ Wanganui Collegiate School. As a lad her was in delicate health, but farming in the Manawatu district increased his strength and stamina, and he took a trip to New Guinea, where pe_riing, gold digging, trading and exploring, gave Lim lots of experience. After returning' to New Zealand for a spell (says the "_kwE_u__d Times"), Mr Monckton took lessons from Mr Charles Mountfort, a Government surveyor, in navi gation, and the use of the sextant. He started —gain with a friend, bought a yacht in Sydney, and arrive- at Cooktown, but a cable message rec&Esd his friend to England, and Monckton was left with no white companion, and only an able-bodied crew of three Queensland natives, who had a slight smattering of broken English and no knowledge at all of the compass. He started and made Port Morseby, where Sir William McGregor gave him an- acting ap, pointment as locum tenens for a Magistrate on sick leave. Again, caused him to visit New Zealand, and he would probabiy have started for South Africa in the'first Contingent had he not just previously pledged himself to the new Governor to return to New Guinea and accept a permanent appointment. He reports that his new location is the most healthy and lovely spot in British New Guinea. ]

A USEFUL INVENTION.

The New York "Evening Post published an interesting article descriptive of a new device, invented and patented by Mr Donald Murray, formerly a member of the literary staff of the "New Zealand HeraM," for the mechanical transmission of telegraphic messages, which it is expected will accomplish a revolution similar to that brought about in typesetting by tbe development of the linotype machine. The invention has been taken over by the Postal Telegraph tympany.

Many attempts have been made, and sue-c&ssf-lly, to accomplish the transmission of messages from a typewriter at one terminal which controlled a second typewriter at the other terminal. Something different is supplied by Mi- Murray's invention. By this system, the message is produced on a narrow paper ribbon by means of perforations, whioh correspond to the Morse alphabet of dots and dashes, is then transmitted to the receiving station, automatically, is there produced on a second tape, and from that tape is printed in type by an automatic typewriter, at the rate of 114 words a minute, the highest speed yet attained by any automatic device. This speed has many times been attained by Mr Murray on the postal wires over a circuit of 388 miles, to Albany and back, while over the line to Chicago, a distance of nearly 1000 miles, a speed of 103 words has been attained.