NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 11000, 25 June 1901, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The'.Roval souvenir number of the "Weekiy -Press 7 was placed on sale last evening, and judging by the numbers carried by the thousands of pedestrians viewing the illuminations, must have found a very ready, sale. The poputar weekly appears with many additional pages of illustrations, and is wrapped in a special cover, on which is depicted H.R.H. the Duchess of Cornwall and York as she appeared m the hotel at Rotorua wearing tlie Maori kiwi mat and.huia feathers presented to her by the high chiefs. The illustrations, which include tho principal scenes during the Royal-visit to Auckland. Rotqrua, Wellington, Lvttelton and Christchurch, number no less than ninety, and form a record of a pa<*e in New Zealand's history which will no" doubt be eagerly sought after. The paper is sure to be largely bought for sending abroad.

Boring for petroleum at New Plymouth is still being continued by Mr Samuel and others. The eighth bore .i.i down 922 feet, but water is now troublesome, and experiments are being made to shut it off.

A Wanganuipaper says that at the native school - at Koroniti (Corinth), up the Wanganui river, tlie chairman of the local school committee. .Te Awe, is a diligent pupil.- "We venture to assert," says the paper quoted, "that the fact of the chairman of a school committee being a pupil of the school is a unique experience for even democratic New Zealand."

The statement recently published that there were over 40,000 deer in the Waikato d'.atrict has caused a good deal of discussion in the Waikato. A sportsman who has been stalking for many years, und knows of parsons' who have shot an average/ of from eighteen to thirty deer per week, estimates the total number in Piako and Waikato at over 50,000.

Mr Murray Astorv the well-known *3fe suranoe agent at 'Dunedin, died in'__lil city yesterday. . ■ '%-|§||| The Royal yacht Ophir will be open to Jill public to-day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.* __HB§ no doubt many will take the of seeing this splendid vessel. -s_ife The eeimus returns for the Oantafai r w' provincial district show the to_frSlE population to be 143,040, as m£_&_§ 135,858 in 1896-an increase of 7__F_MP 5.29 per cent. V^;|j Mr Wagataff, pastor of the B a _-L>!| Church, East Oxford, was knocked dfffi'f? a passing trap as he was hurrying *_*_*_! -? the tram for Christchurch, and \> mncn bruised and snaken. -* 1 ' Tho Kelson abattoirs have increased'«.' • - indebtedness of that borough by ' ' reckoning interest on capital," repairs Appreciation of property. Wages, a_d fc&j& , toon, cost upward of £16Q0 per ann__7^,;> ? old 1 m P now bein S Mpwieaerf _£■* CBfchrtchurch appears to be general ft; out fee colony. Telegrams from both ijfe , land atod Dunedin state that the weatWff-, thosa places has been very cold. The Royal pavilion in Hagley ___-'■" erected forNthe review, was furn^_e£*L f Messrs A. J.Whit* and Co. The buS_T~ •' was constructed under the the Public Works Department "

One of the visaing Press representatives * who has been through the ' the Royal party, sent a cable menu. ffi»_ yesterday stating that the ChristclK £ " ceptioii was the most Joyafth, ffi___ - Duchess had received in _7wr _e_Wd As Mr' Wilfred Stead was indulging, '' wire jumping exercise at Mr Geo -0 - stud farm, and while riding in fro,*"Li ' Priuco Alexander of Teck, &&£%£ < a complete somersault Mr '-* badly shaken, and one of, hi,- r j bs JJ ' broken. Hais progressing favourably, ;-,, The Hawera "Star" reports that a special' -' meeting of Maoris was held at Wenimr Pah last week, natives from a_ settlements,----m the district being present. A resolution -" : was carried against the supply <_ beer and '■- spirts to Maori tangis in the Hawera dial ""$ tnct. A move will be taken to extend the re. •* form to.other places, between th» WM„ : ~ Cliffe and Waitotara.' • ' ■-. "Z Yesterday, at Lyttelton, before Mr W.; ; ,V Cook, J.P.. James JfcG-erty was chargei ' with having been.drunk and disorderly* j_e' ; '" having committed a breach of the peace..''' He ivas fined 20s on each charge, Oh»en, for liaving been drunk and disorderly' 1 •?" was fined 20s, and John Duffel, for been guilty of conduct calculated to oatfcs a breach of tlie peace, was fined 20s. . ,"••*,',.- Mr Henare Parata, Government sioner, has, states a Press Association $Jjs;' \ gram from Auckland, been very busy darWy- . the past week in connection with „w*e' v ; commodation and transport of Maoris S'h turning from Botorua. During the past fef' r *?_ r daj-s some sixteen hundred natives been attended to by-him, assisted by MjA'v Hone Hek?. The sick Maoris have _!?_->'<" careifull.y looked after. i/y What is claimed as a record for New Ze»». V/ land was established at Duncdin last by the expert in charge of the Dunedin 7spoultry export depot. Seven hundred awJ .44; rtf ty birds were handled, 520 being passed for *** export. The remainder were rejected, is a high percentage. Tho rush lias sitated working late hours to relieve the pressure. Dunedin's record last month wM"' \j£ the liiphest of the four centres, beating , J Christchurch by 186 birds. ' \3f;

The influx of volunteers during the few days has caused many rapid orders, to, %it be performed by local tradesmen. On Satur* /hS day evening a butcher in Colombo street t'% North received an order for SOOOlbs of mut-ytgfe ton for the visitdi-s, which had to be' into joints and delivered in time for early breakfast. This was followed by an for 2001bs of sausages, and 2000lbs of mut- ";ff ton, which had to be delivered before re» 5S veille on Monday. These orders were sue* -">>' cessfully executed, which says much for th* : l$ energy of the butcher in question. '-,";

A rather peculiar case engaged the aiten* "",,_. tion of,Mr Bush at the Thames a few-day* .'" ago. Mr Honiss, the officer under the Health ~; Act, wrote in March last to aMr A. W. iy Burns, at Wailii, notifying him to have hit - ..;'■" child-vaccinated. ", Mr 'Burns, took no notiol-.';>'-, of Mr Honiss's circular, and after a lapse of two months a summons, was issued. Miife? Bums wired the Clerk of the Court'that hli"" child had been dead twelve months previously. Mr Bush' dismissed the summons, as :f_: Burns could not be _uiltr-»f a breach of the Health Act for not vaccinating a child that' was dead. _"_>, In liis address to the.grand jury at Blen- '■£ hejm yesterday, the Chief Justice saldhf :'*?? had again to congratulate the district or, •\l' the fact that there were no bills of indict-' ',-_• ment to present to them this sitting. This, i he believed, was a unique experience any- -£; where in the colony. " It was the third sea/ f£ sion over which he had presided in fltHen* ~'% hedm, at which no criminnl business bad tri .- be transacted, and he believed that it was f V a record for the colony. He assumed m, ,. \ : fact was nob due to any lack of zeal on the' '/ part of the police officers, but to the ex< v', oellent moriiJ tone prevailing in the* d> , P;

trict. _ _ V.. The Premier occasionally indulges io ',",_, humour on purpose; occasionally, also, h« _•£■'- indulges in humour unconsciously. He jg' was unconsciously humorous at the banquet to representative visitors on Friday night, --.# says the "Post." During a pause in the -\_ proceedings Mr Seddon rose, and in aten- - ._ torian tones remarked, "'I understand w« --'•; have amongst us a legislator who can mm, v I call uoon Mr Wilford for a song. _ 1« ? announcement was received with signs or . approval, in the midst of vfaiofc a • tlie far end of the room said, "Mr Seddon, tlra Meistersingers are justaJbout, to «£"£; -, -Oh very well," said Mr Seddon, "then we'll have some music." And the laughter, that rang out fairly shook the:roof/ •. The Minister for Public Works.left ** Rotorua yesterday morning, for the wn* fit of his* health. With reference tjta refusal to give up £>«"»«» *j£ r _ Hotel for tlie use of the Royal pjrjTi Press Association ' ridicules the suggestion that tW» "«» any unpleasantness' between him W » colleagues. The Minister says he h» oo I cupieff the rooms for the last, -half yeai-s, and it was proposed, JttJJJ . consulting him. to appropriate them for onj of the lloval suite, and this after J» J»» • been assured he would not be data**, *1 at a time when it was ampcesible *» «MJJ ~ accommodation elsewhere. UnderJhe«r cumstanees he refused to consent to leave... the rooms. _.-*« Referring to the proposal to send a pany - of Maoris to England ■J fc J^ 2 &3 _\ coronation of the King, the «•* TL. .->■ Herald" says:-"The promoters-donot Jo* . ; , right'of the excellent expedition would afford of showmg tt» - native contingent to the inhabitant* of BW _- nev and Melbourne on their way to JWig <, ; land. X this can be accomplished. Jt> « „-.- probable that the profits of one or displays at these cities would *> aJP«J £,; extent cover the cost of their' P«Jg *J :;~ England, and wauld be valuable £ to the directors as regarus further meat. It is now a question & promotei-s wifl be" able to get financed in Auckland. If, m a day * -, two, there should seem little chanceO. niocess, the matter will be referred to «f don." .. Mr Francis Bennett, headmaster «» ; Sj£_ Karori School, Wellington, g»™ %J^_^% ; mc reasons to the Teachers 7 Salaries wm . ~ mission why women should not Sme pay ai men .-Firstly, that.they«J . not demanding it; secondly, that if r were paid, the, same salaries as men «" n g, tion would ensue, which would in the long run result in a <, tne part of women, hence it would be cre«£ : , to place her in such a position : tkrdly, U»V'. ? ; the statistics proved that men adopted profession* as .a lijfc-work to a much extent than women .did; fourthly, *_£*_»' hicher salaries for men were more awry to attract suitable boys to the fifthly, that man was a oetter teacher; «. . hixthlv that men did not break down W r.. often'as women; seventhly, that few men could control the upper classes boys; eighthlr, that a woman could not ,-.*..__, well tiJie the place of the headmaster don ■".'»; inn his temporary absence; ninthly, tn« <_?-_, women coud not become-beads oflargo ,-,,;; mixed schools; tenthlv. that married men axe demanded by parents. He made* exception -in favour of the smaller coun- y try schools, where, witness thought, tM - ,_,£? salaries should oe equal. * . •£s?

__» only accident reported in connection jrith yesterday's festivities was that of a young man named Webster, who fell from a tr» whilst looking at the review in Hagley park. His collar-bone waa broken, and he was taken to the hospital, where he was attended to. Mr Morris, photographer, Colombo street, Cbxistehuxctt, finds it ia not generally known that his charge for cabinet portraits of children and three-quarter-length _ictnres is 17* 6d per doz., and extra charges for vignetting, groups, large mounts, also the various methods of printing, etc.— (Advt.) Mr Grioshabor, jeweller, who has removed to new premises, 165 Colombo street opposite City Hotel, ia having a clearing BaJe of his whole «tock at greatly reduced prices.—(Advt.) England's latest cycle invention. Freewheel hubs, changeahle to fixed wheel v* itantly without the rider dismounting. 7"« first shipment is consigned to Oates, I/™ r 7 sod Co., who fit the new invention toadies or gents' new "Zealand!*" ___•» charge.—(Advt.) / Bell Bros., 170 High stree/ just past 'Clock Tower, manufacturers/of the celebested Bell Cycle, now Wkin_ orders— four equal, none superior, itepsirs prompt; guaranteed/ 6223 jtariauun Gum enjoj* a very large sals Ja-Kew Zealand, and that its fame is (ffasding ia proved/by the fact that the penrietors of the- popular cough remedy Cy« this season secured orders from Wes__js, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fiji.—-Advance New Zealand. -(Advt.) Unbroken chilblains almost drive the sufferers silly. The irritation is often very great, Lwtthy'* Knolibah. relieves almost tottanth;, reduces the swelling, and completelycurea in a very short time.-KAdvt.) Qamplon brand butter is superior to any Othjr on the market. It is uniform in quflity. Price Is per lb. Wardell's, sole . jtfeata.—(Advt.)

/ Genuine jewellery sale this day at S. "Clarke and Co.'s, 148 Colombo street. All \ our new and fashionable stocks of engagement rings from JOs to £15. Gold brooches watches, high-classed spectacles, clocks, etc., are remarked, and offered at tempting prices. See our prices, and you will not purchase elsewhere. Clarke and Co., 148 Colombo •teeet.—(Advt.)

'The greatest aid to easy cycling under all 'conditions of roads and. weather, is the two-speed gear fitted to "Anglo Special" bicrclea. Gear changed instantly while tiding at any speed, and free wheel at will. Call and see this ingenious mechanism at the Anglo N.Z. Cyole Co., D.I.C. and 226 Sigh street.—(Advt.),

Every bite of Wardell's bacon eats sweet, mild, and mellow. It owes its quality to the great care taken in raising, feeding, and curing, amid healthy and sanitary surroundings. It is uniform in quality—always the acme of bacon perfection.—(Advt)

On hire for wedding, birthday parties, etc., cups and saucers, "tumblers, cakeStands, knives and forks and spoons, dinner and tea sets, etc., at reasonable t>rices. Fletcher Bros,, Crockery and Glassware Importers, Lower High street, Christchurch. ~HAdvt.)

Save time by using seeded raisins, 7_d per lb. Warden's.—{Advt.)

Hubbard, Hall, and Co.'s celebrated Crown Brand Tea competition will be con T tinned every two months, and every year, U usual. Railway oarriage paid on kte of 51b and upward of Crown Brand Tea. Prices from Is 4d to 2s 6<L Save your coupons.—{Advt.) In the window of W. J. Dunlop's shop It to be seen a display of meet beautiful jewellery.—N.B.—Repairs of all descriptions done on the premises, 175 High street, opposite J. Knight, butcher, beslow Cfeck Tower. [Advt.] Drink Crown Brand Tea, and save all your coupons for prizes. Solid gold, silver and other watches, albums, dinner and tea sets, sets of carvers, lamps, etc. Hubbard, Hall, and Co.-~(Advt.) Mr W. E. SorrelJ, the popular photo* grapher, was badly troubled with un- , 'broken chilblains. He soaked bis feet in hot water three times, and applied Loas> \rf% Koolibah after each fomenting. Re Bultj* complete cure.—{Advt.) PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ROYAL '■■■•■ VISITORS. , The opportunities of photographing gHHipe erf the Royal party during their visit to Australasia have been very few, but one of these chances has occurred in Christchurch, Mr A. E. Preeoe, of the firm of Standish and Preece, attended by special r mission at Te Koraha yesterday, where photographed tho Royal party. Mr Preeoe obtained splendid results, "securing . One of the finest group pictures which lias been taken of the Royal party since they left England. Tliis picture will appear in the next issue of the "Weekly Press." DENTISTS FOR THE ARMY The lords of finance have (says the "Daily Express") approved a, measure whereby special dentists will be appointed for " service with the Army. Several qualified men wil be appointed for London and Alderehot, mm) their duties will be to look to th* molars of men returning from South Africa who have fluid wounds in the jaw. Where teeth have beon broken or destroyed false teeth will .be fitted. Thus the Army aaa outlived the regulation which determined thttt soldiers should have perfect teeth. This order survived from the days tthan Atkins used to bite his cartridges, tod hftd no modern application. These new •Bigeons wild be paid a salary of £200 per annum, WANTED, BRAINS. - Byron sang, "I want a hero, an uncommon .*•**." Perhaps the want of brains i* more common; but heme, too, Dr. Spitzka, of New York, who wants brains, might say that his is also an uncommon want. The brains the wants are those of eminent peream, and be makes public appeal for a ittpply ed these necessarily rare specimens, which he wishes to use for purposes of investigation. It may be mentioned that some twelve years «go a small number of eminent Philadelphia men made an arrangement to bequeath their brains to their survivor* for scientific study.—"British Medical' Journal."