NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 11010, 6 July 1901, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Late last night Detective Chryetal arrested a woman in the city on a charge of vagrancy. Plans for extensive additions to the factory at Fairfield of the Belfast Froaen Meait Company have been prepared, add the work will be put in hand; at an early date. The plans for the, Lyttelton abattoir, which have been prepwed by Mr J. (J. Maddison, have been submitted to the Government, and- approved. From a careful computation made by Mr Charles Parata, it appears that there were about 5400 natives of different tribes at Rotohta on the occasion of the Boyal visit to that place. „ Yesterday Mr Bishop, S.M., held Courts at Waikairi and Culverden for the revision of tha Hurunui Rabbit Hoard Assessment roll, and signed the same as correct. A record that would be hard to beat says the "Daily Times," has been obtained by a. cow in the Poverty Boy district, her milk registering 6.8 at the factory. The 'Duoiedin master tailors have formed themselves into an association. It is expected that the Oamaru and Invercafgill Associations will federate with the Dunedin body. Our Dunedra corresponojent telegraphs: —"Seeing that Australia ds sending 1000 trooDe to the coronation ceremonials in Lontkm in 1902, the decision of the New Zealand Government on the matter is being looked forward to with much interest in Dnnedim. Tbe fircrt ball of the North Canterbury Mounted Rifles was held last evening , in the Kaiapoi Drill Hall. There wa» a large gathering. Mr Hoskins's band supplied the music, aid Mr Freeman the refreshments. In honouring the loyal toaet, 'The King," at the Linwood Rifle social last night, Captain Drayton took the opportunity of informing the men that the proper rendering of the first line of the National iAnthein is now: "God; »aye our Lord . the King." . ; The presentation of diplomas to g?aduaU) took place at Dtmedin. yesterday. Sir James Hector, the presiding Registrar, said that of the ninety degrees conferred, fortysix belonged to the Otago University. The students held their carnival in the evening, when the Agricultural Hal was crowded. At the Christchureh Labour Bureau office a notice has been posted up stating that men desirous of obtaining work must apply to the office in person, and until employed must send in their names once a week. If the applications are not renewed the Department will conclude that the men have obtained employment elsewhere. The whaling season at the stations north of Auckland* has so far been particularly successful. At one station, Whangamumu, four whales were caught in one day and towed to the station. The "New Zealand Times"- states that tihie ie the largest haul yet made in a single day a,t Whangamumu. At the suggestion of the Wellington Soi cietv, a conference of delegates of Poultry Societies has been beld in that city, when it was resolved that a New Zealand Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association be formed. A Provisional Committee was eet up to draft ■ rules, and report to another meeting.

At a special meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council yesterday, Mr ransom, Mayor, presiding, iMs , Leslie N. ReyncCds, C.E., of Dunedin, bad an interview, and an arrangement was concluded for iidm to report on a high and low pressure water supplies, and supply by open races from the Ashley river. It is understood , the .surveys •will be made and. report forniirhed without delay.

Owing to the fact that there was no steamer from Wellington yesterday in consequence of the inclemency of the weather the plans for the Christc&turch City Council abattoirs, which have been approved by the Government, did not come to hand. They are expected to reach Cbmtohurcn today, and Mr J. O. Maddason, the architect, will proceed to take steps to call for tenders for the erection of the necessary buildings.

News has been received at the Preebyt«rv of the Pro-Cathediral, B»rb»doee etreet, of the death in France early in May last of Father Chataigner, at the age of eighty years. The deceased Father was one of the original mission priests who came out here in the early days, end he was a co-labourer with the pioneers of Catholicism in Qarifctchurch. The news of his death wffl be heard with regret by a wide circle of his friends outside the particular Church to which he belonged.

Mr G. F. Tendall, * organist end choirmaster of the Cathedral, being invariably so much benefited by residence en the bills, has decided to Cive up on them for a lengthened period. As it would He impossible for him to fulfil all his present engagements at that distance, 'be has decided to give up his Cathedral work and devote himeelf to his lectures at Canterbury College. At tie meeting of the Ashburton County) Council yesterday an excellent enlarged photograph, from Messrs Halma and Co.'s studio, was shown of the late Corporal K. B. Upton, who was one of the Ashburton section of the Third Contingent of New Zealand Mounted Rifles for South Africa, an 3 who afterwards died of enteric fever in hospital at Johannesburg on June 13th, 1900. The portrait will be enclosed in a handsome frame, and hung up either in the new Borough Council Chamber room or in the public reading room.

A lengthy report was received from, Mr Napierßefl, engiineer, and read at the Ashburton County Council meeting vteterday on the cost of making good th» damage caused by floods in the Kangittrta River to the head works of the Ruapuna water supply system. The report was a very exhaustive one, and dealt with two proposals. •The first was a scheme which would render the work absolutely free from any, danger of damage by floods/ but -the estimated cost was £3756. TbW alternative scheme would cost £1964. Ii was decided to defer consideration of the report till the next meeting of the Council.

Hie question of selling cattle by live weight lite been discussed by &c Waikato Fanners' Club, which has unanit mously Agreed that Uie system ie preferable to that by. seßing by dead weight. Th* CUnb Jus get up & Committee to work oat « scheme. , Tito Wwrrta estate, Oxford, of wbiei Mi F. Qrowe is manager, baa again topped the Loncdon market for New Zealand wool at the May series of sales. Tfreoty-oxre tale* of greasy roper combing made lid, sixteen bales IOJd, six bales first and second combing 10d, six bales pieces 9d; nineteen bales halfbred 7|<f to 9d, two bales pieces 7d, three bales scoured pieces Is 4d, two bales scoured locks -Is Id.

At a sale htfd in Ghristchurch a few days ago, Mr Strong, the librarian cc the Christctiurch Public Library, secured for the Reference Library a magnificect copy of Edward Daniel Chrke's "Travels in Various Countries o! Europe, Asia, and Africa." The work was published in 1810, in Bye volumes, at £5 5s per volume, and at tha present tints is very rare. The volumes are replete with valuable steel engravings, aEd the copy secured by Mr Strong ia splendidly bound in Russian leather and in excetle&t co&ditsoM. Mr Strong also secured an English version of "Bon. Quixote,' , in two volumes, the copy at present in the Reference Library being in Spanish.

We regret to record the death this week, at her residence, Kirknees, North belt, of Airs Thornton, wife of Mr George Thornton, formerly Government Engineer under the Provincial Government of Canterbury, Mm Thornton reached Christchurch in tfie ship Quean of the Mersey, in 1862, having previously lived for eight or nine years in victoria and New South Wales, where h«r husband was engaged upon various public works. Upon leaving Australia Mr and Mrs Thornton went to England, but, after a stay of a few months came out here, as stated, in 1862, and have remained here-, ever since. *Mrs Thornton lived a quiet and retired life, but* those who had; the privilege of her acquaintance greatly esteemed he? for her gentio and kindly disposition, and hsr helpfulness to others. Her husband); and a family of one son and three daughters: survive h«r, and have the sympathy of a targe number of friends. i

Another of Wellington's well-known business men, Mr Thoe. S. Proudfoot, psjsscd away this -weefc Mr Proudfoot, who!was sixty-two years of age, was well-known in commercial circles in all parts of the colony. ! The Defence Department has now coinpfled its records regarding returned troopers, and settling arl arrears of pay and issuing discharges. All medals issued without the inscription of names are to be engraved when requested.

The Defence Department has received no confirmation of ths reportSl death of a trooper at {he Provincial Hotel, Dunedin, after his return from the presentation of medals on Wednesday of last week, and believes the statement is not.correct. Detective Fitzgerald, who did a good deal of work in connection with the Eyreton murders, had been granted six months' leave to commence immediately after tfos Royal visit, and had made all arrangements to leave with his family on a long sea voyage by the Papantu. He will now have to postpone his trjp. Madame Bell© Cole, the well-known English contralto, opens a season of concerts tonight in Dunedin. Tha style of the concerts is on the lines of those of Mdlie. I)olpres (Mdlle. Trebelli), and the company includes only Madame Cole and Mr Prouse". The Christchurch season wiE follow shortly.

The whole of the business of the City Council was impeded yesterday by the applicants for coals and blankets, who simply swarmed the place. As has already baan notified, the amount placed at the disposal of the Mayor by the Marks trustees has been exhausted, and unless some further funds are provided the applications will have to be refused, which, with the present indications of severe weather, is much to be regretted.

The church at Balcairn was consecrated by the Bishop of Christchurch on Wednesday morning last, under the name of "St. John the Baptist." The service .was a very hearty one, and well attended, and at its conclusion a number of communicants presented themselves. , In addition to Bishop Julius there were present the vicar, Rev. H. East, and JRevs. F. P.-Tendall, C/ A. Tobin/W. Cruden, W. Blathwayt, and J. Holland. After the service an adjournment was mads to the schoolroom, where a capital luncheon, provided by the ladies of the pariah, was set out.

Avonside Church has just been enriched by two handsome gifts. The late Mr Mountlort's original plaiss a chancel screen, tbe erection of which was postponed, in deference to the wishes of the vestry of that day. The screen has now been given by the daughter of the donor of the chancel, in memory of her parents. Ths work has been admirably executed by Mr Swanston, and edds much to the beauty of the church. It will be dedicated on Sunday oexfc by tha Bishop, who at the same tim£ will dedicate a very handsome Litany desk, the gift of Mr and Mrs Bellhouse. The comfort of the parishioners has been much increased by .ths installation of the incandescent light, and th* churchwardens are now experimenting with a view to the effective wanning of the church.

The report of the Commissioners appointed to examine the machines and processes submitted in competition for the bonuses of £1750 and £260 offered for the encouragement of the New Zealand hemp industry, has been issued as a leaflet by th* Department of Agriculture. The applications came from different parts of the world, including Europe and America. With regard to one process in Belgium, and another in France, the Commissioners recommend the Government to endeavour to obtain further particulars. Among the New Zealand claimants of the bonus the process of one is described as being "too slow, and not worthy of practical adoption." Another is "far too expensive, and the results as obtained by experiment of Ino practical benefit." A third has been applied repeatedly without success previously, ! and "it is neither economical in labour nor better in results." One claimant omitted to send details of a method which he stated he had discovered, and the Commissioners mads every endeavour to see the plant, but without success. A dtoctor sent a carefullyprepared analysis, showing the value of the waste products of New Zealand flax when used as a manure, and on this the Commissioners remark: '"Those of us who have long been acquainted with the industry have repeatedly seen tie good results to be obtained •roan this, so that we can hardly recognise it as a new discovery." Finally Mr Toogood, of Featherston, who had previously been recommended for a bonus of £150, was recommended for another bonus of £150.

One of the witnesses in the Berger case of alleged attempted wife-poisoning, in ! the Auckland Magistrate's Cojrt, 'Bras one I John Wormall, who described himself as "a physician and hydropathic practitioner," not legally qualified. Wormall had supplied the accused man with, a preparation described as "No. 1 specific," which he was aware contained aconite, the poison from which Mrs Berger is supposed to have suffered, Mr Hutchison, 5.M..: What disease is the preparation supposed to cure? Witness, in reply, said the medicine would remove all organic diseases. His Worship: What nonsense! I suppose this is the Elixir of Life. The witness, continuing, said that if the accused bad only administered the medicine in question properly to Mrs Berger, he (witness) thought it would have done the ladr good, Mr Tole: What does this specific cure? His Worship (looking up from an examination of a Book produoed) :• You will be surprised to hear, Mr Tole, that it cures amongst other things dropsy, consumption, and insanity. (Laughter.) Witness: Tt will* cure any disease in an acute stage, and it would be a good job if the world adopted it instead of some of the rubbish it has now. His Worship: It seems to mc that the only disease it does not cure .is the plague. In further examination the witness declared that according to the book animal food was reckoned as a sort of poison. The medicine (not specific) would drive the disease to the extremities--— hands and feet, and each organ affected drove its disease to a particular finger. Each of these extraordinary statements provoked a peal of laughter.

The leading fee-fare of #*c Saxony Studio is that no effort will be spared to secure the natural pose «nd expression of sitters.— Studio, 258 Market Square. f Advt.J

Clearing Sale.—The clearing sale of Alexander Fraser, advertised for tiw II th of Julj, lets been postponed t£l tbs v*-k following, name!r, Thursctav. 'ISih Joiv. 1901, _' •" . , ~.", ' ~ ,8285 The Ocean Accideut Insurance Company, Limited, announce to-dsy that tiey a» prepared to do basixew at lower rates than any other accident ioettrance compmy in JS'ew Zealand. - ~ . 8502

No maiter how tiukidy ti» roads, you can ride to business 'without setting splashed if yott use Bieumd'* Trinttr mndguarde, fitted or detailed .in. one-minute— you «ati get ttiem at. "Ihe Anglo,* , 2&& Hich street, and D.l.C—Advfc.

A Few of the Genuine Bargains at Beath's Great Sale. —itetfs wool singlet? and pants 5s 64 folrt3s 11$; Union shirts 5s 6d lor 2s lid. fnune and j flexible felt hats 8s 6d for 6s lid, Kaiapoi suits 52* 6d for 24s 6d. Kaiiipoi macintoshes- 29s 6d for 17s lid. hm-d t«m*etsr4s lid. fancy bkck lustre lOp 9d for 7s lid, mixed tweeds 15s 6d for 10s 6d dress, for necklets 10s 9tl for 7s lid. muffs 13s lid for 10s 9d. aprons Is 6d for lO£d, wide ribbons Is 3d for 3£d, carpet squares 57s 6d for 23s 6d, bargains in jackets, millinery, and underclothing. Beath's Sale To-day. 8020

Mr Grieshaber, jeweller, who has removed to new premises, 155 Colombo street opposite City Hotel, is .having a clearing sale of bis "whole stock at greatly reduced prices.—(Advt.)

In the window of W. J. Dunlop's shop is to be seen a display of most beautiful jewellery.—N.B.—Repairs of all descriptions done on the premises;. 175 Higli street, Opposite J. Knight, butcher, below Clock ower. ■ . [Advt.] Save time by using seeded raisins, 7£d per lb. Warde-U's.—(Advt.)

The greatest aid to easy cycling under all conditions of j.qads and \roather, is. the two-speed gear fitted to "Anglo Special" bicycles. Gear changed instantly while riding at any speed, and free wheel at will. Call and sea this ingenious mechanism at th« Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co., D.I.C. and 226 High street.—(Adrt.)

Diamonds, Gold, ■etc.—Clarke and Co. buy for Cash old gold chains, watches, jewellery, etc. Clarke's 25s 18ct. wedding rings are heaviest and best value in New Zealiind. Clarka and Co. invite comparison of their engagement rings, watches, jewellery, clo*cks. electro-plat*, etc. Jewellery made to order. Watches cleaned 4s 6d, clocks 2s 6d. S. Clarke and Co., ' 148 Colombo street.—Advt.

Bell Bros., 170 High street, just past Clock Tower, manufacturers of the celebrated Bell Cycle, now booking orders— few equal, none superior. Repairs prompt; workmanship guaranteed. 5223

Motor Cars*—We want two orders to complete an indent for motor cars to be delivered in Christchureh about November. Oafeea, Lowry, and Co., Zealandia Cycle and Motor Car Works, Christchurch.— (Advt.) ■ t .■ Cooking figs 6d, layer figs 7d. Wardell's. —{Advt.) Mr Morris, photographer, Coiombo street, Christehurch, finds it is not generally known that his charge for cabinet portraits of children and three-quarter-length n/c----tures is 17s 6d per doz., and extra charges for vignetting, groups, large mounts, also the various methods of printing, etc.— (Advt.)

Unbroken chilblains almost drive the sufferers silly. Th/B irritation is often very great. Loasby'tf ■-: Koolibah relieves almost instantly, reduces the swelling, and completely cures in a very ehort time.—(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 nricesl Fletcher Bros., Crockery and Glassware Importers, Lower High street, Christohurch. —(Advt.) i

• Champion brand butter is superior to any other on the market. It is uniform in quality. Price Is per lb. Wardell's, sole agents.—(Advt.)

Bedjaiiiin Gum enjoys a very large sale in New Zealand, and that its fame is spreading is proved by the fact that the proprietors of the popular cough remedy have this season secured orders from Westralia, Brisbane, Adelaide, Syd&py, Melbourne, and Fiji.—Advance New Zealand. —(Advt.) Mr W. E. Sorrell, the popular photographer, was badly troubled with unbroken chilblains. Mc soaked his feet in hot water three times, and applied Loasby's Koolibah .after each fomenting. Result, a complete cure.—(Advt.) THE GOVERNOR'S MOVEMENTS. His Excellency tie Governor is expected in Auckland on, Tuesday next. He will go up from Wellingiton in. H.M.S. Pylades, asd will make a short stay in the northern city. The Pylades, after landing the Governor, sails on a cruise to tie South Sea Islands. THE QUESTION OF THE DAY. For the lust ..two weeks this has been "Have you nranaged to get a copy of the 'Weekly Press'?" Tie last two issues have beaten the record'in machining at the "Press" office-, nevertheless the orders have always bsen in excess of the supply, aad it is evident that a great many would-be purchasers muet be disappointed. The next issue, in favour of which that of July 3rd has had to be withdrawn from the machinists, will again be a very fine publication, and anyone who secures the three Royal numbers th© "Weekly Press" will possess an unequalled record of the recent visit to New Zealand of the Duks and' Duchess of Cornwall and York. A LIVELY^NTER-VIEW. Melbourne is enjoying a. good laugh over a lively "shindy" between Mr Barton, the Prime Minister, and the famous L. L. Smith, politician and advertising medico, j saye the Melbourne correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times." L. L. Smith is chairman of the trustees who haye charge of the Exhibition Building. For the Royal visit thesa trustees furnished two rooms at a total cost of over £600. The "furniture" included wines (even dry which, as Mr Barton sage, surely no one expected the Duke and Duchess to drink) aJid cigars'. Now the- trustees ask the Federal Government to pay the bill. "I'll see you hanged first," is Mr Barton's repiy; '"you should have hired, not bought, "the * furniture; besides, Royalty did not require rooms at the Exhibition; besides, they did not want cigars and gin; and the.'-whole thing is an atrocious scandal. , ' "Who drank the champagneV" he asked further. '"Wliy, you did and your coHeaguas, ! ' cheekily answered Dr. Smith; and then things grew warm. Mi Barton touched an electric bell for an attendant to put Dr. Smith out. ''Don't trouble, I'm off," said the doctor, and a lively interview closed. The report is capital reading. AN ENTERPRISING BURGLAR. The eriterprising burglar has been abroad in all parts of the colony of late. An Auckland paper tells of an impudent burglary that was committed at the residence of Mrs Bryant. The burglar made his way into the house by tihe back door, and was investigating the articles in the room of one of the daughters, when the young Jady woke up, and finding a man in the room, rushed out and.gave the alarm to other.! in the house. The,burglar dashed through the building .aad out of tie back door with Mrs BryantV sons in pursuit. While they were looking round the yard, tie man, who had evidently hidden behind the tank, slipped back into tie house, p&t on his boots, and made his way out by the front , door. By this time several other persons \ who had heard the' woman, give the alarm arrived on the scene,' .and on one of them asking the man as he came through the door what was the matter, the latter, in reply, said the house was on fire, and ho was going to give the alarm, v Thus put off the scent, attention was turned to the house, and toe man made, good his escape.