NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 11111, 1 November 1901, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

One hundred and thirty-eight excursionists left Wellington for Christchurch by the Mararoa last night. Dr. Hunter, of Ashburton, who has been seriously ill, lias now been pronounced out, of danger. The highest, orice for merino wethers at saleyards on Wednesday was 225", which was got by Mr D. Cameron, of Springfield. . -

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon, the Minister for Education informed Mr Jones that the Health Department would.look into the reported case of the Sydenham butcher who was fined 20s for sel.ing meat unfit for human consumption. Mr G. Rutherford is presenting a diamond medal to the Chjistchurch Gun Club, to be shot for on November 7th, at Heathcote. The medal will be on view at. the shop of Messrs Sandstein and Son, the makers. The nominations are duo ■ to-day at 8 p.m. Application has been received by Captain Linn, secretary.to the Royal Humane Society of-New Zealand, for recognition of the bravery of John William Blackwood, who on June 25th, at Dunedin, at a risk to himself, stopped a pair'Of runaway, horses attached to a carriage, in which were seated the Premier, Mrs Seddon, and two of their daughters. The "November number of the Canterbury A. and. P. Association's '•Journal has,been issued, and is, as is usual, replete with information. There are two articles ' which are important under the present Btate jof matters—viz., "The Farmers* Union" ! and "Freetrade from a Farmer's Point of | View,". ''The Educational Value of Shows'" is another subject "dealt with, hud also "An Agricultural Museum." • All the-other f'epartments of the"Journal are well filled, and the number is an excellent one. At the meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Bonrd yesterday, 3lr Kaye called attention to the qufttion as to who had th© authority I and control of the dredge, the doubt as to J which on one occasion might have resulted in ' an accident. The Chairman said a letter had been sent on tbe subject, that the captain of the dredge was under the orders of the Harbourmaster. There was but one official head in Lyttelton representing the Board, and that was the Harbourmaster. The second annual report of the Royal Humans Society of New Zealand has just been printed'and circulated by the secretary, Captain R. Linn. It -contains a portrait of Sir John Hall, President of the Society, copies of the letter of commendation and the certificate issued by the Society, and a coloured plate of the Stead gold medal, founded by Mr Geo. G. Stead, and awarded in cases of extraordinary bravery in saving life. A series of portraits of those obtaining awards from the Society, and a lot of useful information with regard to life saving, are also" given. At a meeting of the Waikakahi Settlers' Association, the president, Mr W. Beer, presiding, a discussion took place.on.a resolution passed at the Ash-trrton conference of the Farmers' Unions that the rebate to Crown tenants should be universal or be abolished altogether. • The following resolution was passed: —"That this meeting protests against the reso.ution carried at Ashburton~as being one of the most conservative and selfish resolutions ever formed by a body of men who put themselves up to •forward the interests of farmers." A meeting -of the .Association is to be held in three weeks' arrange for a picnic and a sports meeting. The members of the Heathcote Road Board yesterday visited the Drainage Board's sewage farm at Bromley to investigate complaints made regarding offensive I odours arising from the farm, which, it ' is stated, have been a source of annoyance I-to passengers on the trams. Within five chains oi the tramline a series of lakes of ! liquid sewage was found, stretohing for ! about a mile until the settling pond was reached. Prior to coming across these disease-propagating pools, the members are said to have - distinctly experienced the odours arising from them from the tramline. The lakes looked as if they had been al a much higher level, and "are apparently being lowered by evaporation. Tbe odour arising from them can only be described as very foul and offensive. The members of the Heathcote "' Road Board .weraof opinion that "a more pressing work for the' Drainage Board than the'extension or connections of the sewage in the city is the providing of an up-to-date method of disposinor of the sewage on the farm. It is stated that the late Mr Cornelius Cuff informed the Heathcote Road Board tuat the original loan raised by the Drainage Board was intended, amongst other things, to provide for the construction of settling tanks, but owing to the- expense of tho sewage system being greatly in excess of , the estimate, ther» was no mopey available for this purpose, and ponds were dug in the sand as *-ertiing ponds, and those have been in use ever since.

The birth rate in Dunedin for the month of , October—l3s—has only once been beaten J during the last decade, and that was in Jami- * ary of this year. \-_ While the destructor is being built, it i* only fair to the residents of Armagh street betwen Manchester and Madras streets that the City Council should allow the water-cart ' to go as far aa Madras street. Just there the road is boing fearfully cut up by the drays, ; . and the dust is a source of considerable an- | noyance to those living in the neighbourhood. . : A number of visitors are leaving Hantnej ; Springs this week, and returning to town for - the races and show. There will be no Chamber sitting of the ' Supreme Court this week. Mr Justice Dea. niston being still detained in Wellington, """ An Auckland telegram states that \- . handsome new oil launch, for the Gove?, nor of Samoa, was launched yeste<rda-y b»v . Mr R. Logan. . --~., ■ The illuminated address presented by.%yCanterbury Caledonian Society to Sir Hector 1 Macdunaid is on view at the office of the see* > retary of the society, Cathedral square. According to a Wellington telegram thi - Minister of Lands has been advised by s - the Solicitor-General that there is no uxaij to the time within which a perpetual lease* holder may acquire the freehold. By the Paparoa 1012 boxes of butter ar« to be shipped for London. The Mararoa brought about 300 boxes, which come from Taieri, Otago. The want of rain is hampering the arrival of butter for shipment. The contest for second-class bands held at the Bluff resulted as follows: —Queens, town, 162 points; Mosgiel. 150; Port ChaU mers, 147; Milton, 128; Gore, 125; Bluff. 117; Biverton, 100; Winton, 100. On Wednesday, at Fort Jervois, the Lyttelton. Naval Artillery went through the first stage of heavy gun competition, Major ' Mooro acting as supervisor. Lieutenant- ' Colonel Webb, after the firing, presented Petty-Officer Dockery with a long servicemedal, for sixteen years' continuous service. Mr J. B. Christian has been appointed' secretary to the Ashburton Borough bchool Committee, vice Mr 0. J. Styche, who, after filling the position for several years, resigned owing to increasing pressure of private business. The wedding took place yesterday of _£c Leonard B. Hart, youngest son of the •*' late Mr M. B. Hart, to Miss Fletcher,':< daughter of Mr Geo. Fletcher. There was 11 a large gathering at the, church and also':., ; at the reception afterwards. "'■"-_ Mr H- W. Bishop, S.M., who was to; "•■ have presided at the hearing of the Ari«d_# ',:, case' yesterday, was seized with indisposKy tion the previous evening, and ordered by!;; his doctor to go to bed. The case in question '£ was accordingly taken by Dr. McArthiayvJ while Messrs W. H. Cooper and R.. M. -■•■ Taylor, J.XVs, dealt with both the pc_». and civil business at the Magistrate's Oo_p|> yesterday. In tho Police Court yesterday, b_!oi« Messrs R. M. Taylor and W. H. Cooper, J.P.s, Susan Watt and William Watt,, a . young married couple, were charged with stea-ing the sum of £3347 from the person . of Robert B. Paterson, at Dunedin," on October 9th, in six £50 notes, four £10 notes, and seven £3 notes. On the appli-, cation of Sub-Inspector Black, a remand ' for one 1 week was granted, accused to "appear at Dunedin. ' . At Lyttelton yesterday, before Mr ! T. C. Field, J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for being drunk., Edwin James Gray, against whom a cherga of being absent from the Agapanthus waawithdrawn, was charged with being druhk and disorderly. ' He was fined 10s and costs,, . with fourteen days' imprisonment, and was ordered to be put on board when the steamer-, sails. Herbert Thomas Chubb, for being absent without leave from the Kumara, was

sentehced to fourteen days' imprisonment,' ,: and ordered,to be put on board when the 7 steamer leaves. j The question of the observance by tihsjfv Unions of the two holidays following eactf?',,* other, viz., People's . Day of the Show, andf: ... the birthday ot the.reigning sovereign, raised the point whether the request of the h ,;< Mayor to the citizens to close on Friday as y the King's Birthday,. abrogated the .S_tuM',y day. His Worship, however, points out that ' he has.no power,to alter statutory holidays, . or. those fixed by an award of the Court, and '"' that his invitation only applies to shops,'.;, etc. - The Hairdresser Union, whose award,: contains ths"tw6'""d*ys, intends; it is under-'- •. stood, to abide by the award.

This evening, at the Lyttelton Football Club's concert; Mr T. C. Field, the Mayor of Lyttelton, will present gold medals to the Lvttelton men who have returned from the South African war, viz., Corpl, Davi«, ■ and Troopers Durham, Lindsay, and Buraip. The cost of the hiedals was defrayed from the irurplus funds of the conversazjone given in " honour of -the recipients some weeks, ago. They were made by Mr.B. Mazey, of Loudon street. They are iv+nltese crosses of dead «old, • and bear each recipient's monogram within a oircle 1 of burnished gold, and on the reverse . the trooper's ttante," and the inscription f~* "Presented by the citizens of Lyttelton,.' 1901." ,' -

From present appearances the contractor-; will have the' city destructor completed" well within contract time. - Good progress . ist being made with the bricK. work, and the furnaces have been built up to 1 thu bed of the fire grate, and the furnace dooty frames are being put into position. The concrete foundation for the chimney has., been completed, and, owing to the dry " weather experienced lately, is setting y rapidly. The foundation is one solid,'; block' of concrete, thirty feet Bquare on - the bottom* and twelve feet deep from where the brickwork starts. ... A start', will be made with the brickwork of the chimney next week. The foundations iot the arches of the inclined'way have been put down. _ , ' General Sir Hector Macdonald arrived in Wellington by the Mararoa»at noon yesterday, " and Was ? enthusiastically received by a large assemblage, including representatives of the Governor and the Goveament (Sir J. G. Waid), and the local bodies. The Government and other offices were dosed for a couple of hours,' and the shipping decorated. An address was presented to the General on behalf of the city, to which he made a brief reply, .expressing hi* appreciation at the exceedingly hearty reception given him throughout the colony. He wasthen driven through cheering crowds to Government House, where he will stay while in Wellington. Amongst the innumerable attractions o» Carnival Week in Cb-istehiurch (especially to country visitors) are the shop windows. These provide a "free exhibition" that never palls or grows stale, and is a never-ending source of delight to holiday-makers up vi town for the races, the show, and the theatres. And of Christchurch shop windows none seem to attract more public attention than those of Strange and Conipanv, whose efforts to cater for Carnival and holiday visitors can -hardly fail to please the latter. Everyone of Strange and Company* windows will repay inspection just now, tot nevex did they exhibit a more tempting to* of new goods than they do at present. Aid the favourable impression conveyed. by an inspection of the windows is confirmed whfiyou step inside and are shown the ir-iuxae*: able useful, novel, and beautiful goods so lavishlr displayed. Ladies and gentlemen from the country should not return home without visiting" "Strange's," and the children will be simply delighted with the fine new toy and gift department. 81 There is no more charming or serviceable , fabric than Tussore siik, which in addition i to bein" made in a dustproof colour washes ' withoutm any degree losing its good appearance, and for these reasons alone it is entitled to rank as an ideal fabric for summer blouses and dresses, being delightfully cool. J. Bailantvne and Co. are making a special feature of this silk, and when one considers its exceptional quality and,width the pnee asked, Is U£d yard, seems astonishisgiy low. and places it" within the reach of all. 4196 Ex Paparoa and Gothic Messrs Petersen and Co., jewellers, have just received fih-p------menfcs of new goods, which are being displayed in their window. Dainty silver bufc- : ter" forks 4 s each, s ilver-mounted photo I frames from 2s 6d, silver-mounted ivory | and ebony hair brushes, silver toilet ware, gent's oxodized, key.ess, non-magnetic watches, with patent screw back cases, 25s each; ladies' 14-carat pold keyless watches, from £3 10s. Newest designs in gold brooches, bracelets, and engagement ringst.w-

Mr R. Francis, the Musical Exchange, ]5_ _nd 161 Manchester street, notifies that 1 *» intends holding special sa.e Pianos and Oman* to mince ptock, as large consignment* are coining forward. Prices ranging from four to seventy-five guineas, and can b« either paid for in cash or easy terms, can h" nn-iigcd. Inspection invited at our Chrisfirhurch Premises, or Addington, j Leeston, and Kaiapoi Agencies. 6306 j Messrs Hulbert and Co., tbe well-known j out titters (opposite Strange-) announce the .* following holiday arrangements:—Their cs-1 tabltshment wilt remain open till 9 p.m. to-night (for the convenience of visitors to tbe New Zealand Cup meeting), also on Thursday, 7th inst., and will close at noon on Monday" Wednesday, and Friday, 4tb, 6th, and Bth i«-ts. 83 Hundreds of country gentlemen visit Christchurch but once a year—they come up for Carnival Week. And it is no exaggeration to say that a considerable percentage of them seize the opportunity to look in at Hulbert's (opposite Strange's) and select a new hat, a new tie, or whit not. For they know perfectly well that there is only one Hulbert's, and"that goods of the kind stocked by this old-established house are not obtainable elsewhere. Hulbert and Co. are now offering a grand selection of the famous Woodrow hats, Knox's celebrated New York hats, Lincoln and Bannett'a hats (they have just been appointed sole Canterbury agent* for the latter), Panama hats, the new ties and collars, the latest styles in dress and tennis shirts, umbrellas (in light makes and specially adapted for Use on hot sunsliiny days), tbe new shapes in straw hats, stylisli-ly-roade cycling and Norfolk suite (ready to wear), ligfit raincoats, and a thousand other lines. Iso wonder Hulbert Vis kucli a favourite with gentlemen. There ia not another -ucb establishment in New Zealand. 82 Second-hand Bicycles.—For a few weeks we will allow full value for any decent make of second-hand bicycles in part payment for ladies' and gent*' new "Zealandias" or "Atalantas." Gates, Lowry, and Co., Christchurch. —Advt. Mutual affection requires to be preserved by mutual endeavours to please and to meet the wishes of each other. It would be hard to imagine a more p.easing proof of affection than presenting a lady with one of Batcher's engagement rings. The possession of one of- these jewels of rare beauty and elegance will be found a most permanent source of happiness. Butcher, jeweller and ring maker, 210 High streot, Chrißtchurch—Advt. For oicyele repairs -vb specially recommend cycHsts to Boyd and Son, who are combining first-class work with moderate charges. 191 Gloucester street, Christchurth. Telephone 47. 29 Mr Morris, photographer, Colotnbo street, Christchurch, finds it is not generally known that his charge for cabinet protraits of children and thiee-quarter-lengta pictures ia 17s 6d per dozen, and extra charges for vignetting, groups, large mounts, also the various methods of printing, etc.—(Advt.) Mr Urieahafter, jeweller, who has removed to new promises, 156 Colombo street, opposite City Hotel, is having a clearing sale of his whole stock at greatly reduced prices.—(Advt.) Bell Cycles—The most reliable and honest machine built in New Zealand. Manufacturers, Bell Bros., 170 High street, just past Clock Tower. Special attention to repairs. 6223 Wire netting, heavy fencing, 1£ mesh, 7d per yard, fowl nett.ng lgd per yard by 100 yards coil, 10 yards 2s 3d, sheep netting, , centre strand 2Zd by 100 yards coil, i, |, and 1 inch in stock at lowest price.—Fletcher Bros., High street, Christchurch.—Advt. Benjamin Gum enjoys a very large sale ra New Zeala-d, and that its fame is spreading Is proved by the fact that the proprietors of the popular cough remedy have this season -eenred orders from Westralia, Brisbane, j Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Fiji.—Ad- j vonce New Zealand.—(Advt.) Mr W. E. Sorrell, the popular photographer, was badly troubled with unbroken I chilblains. He soaked his feet in hot water I three times, and applied Louby's Kookbah after each fomenting. Result, a complete I cure.—(Adrfc) , Unbroken chilblains almost drive the __f« * ferers _ilh\ The irritation is often very great. Loasb/s Koolibah relieve- almost . instantly, reduce- the swelling, and completely cures in-a very short tune.—(Advt.) COLD DINN*ERS~AND JUDICIAL SEPARATION. . ' A' rather amusing case was heard in a , London Court recently. It appeared that !': Mac George Atlass, joiner, of Halifax, had aad frequent disagreement with his wife on ,tooount of the cold dinners which she had r served up, and he applied to the Magistrate for a judicial separation. Defendant said . . the objection he had io his "missis" was that y. -he would prepare the meals at her own t_ne, and &' he happened to cotno home late -'.■"-. ho bad to take what he could get When ha y; complained, litis, wife would "fly" at him, -> wMShprovokedlhim. The application was , grouted. AN ADVANTAGE IN DEAFNESS. An ear specialist has lately been examining Mr T. A? Edison, the celebrated inven- . tor, and announced his belief that he could - hi made to hear as well as "anyone. Mr Edison repeated thi* , to. one, of his associates a day or two later. "Of course you wfll have the operation performed?'* was the; response. "What! And give up the |wa* advantage I have over th, rest of • you fellows 1' was the quick reply. "Why, . I heed it in my business, for you see my busmeas is thinking, and, m> matter what the .rest of you are doing, or how much /■ awe you are making, it doesn't. bother «te* and I am able to concentrate mv mind * Jof*y upon the subject in hand, without interruption. Give up aa advantage like th** I Not much'—until possibly I get so old I cannot work any longer." ;. oTtuBERCULOSIS. XI^TV? Mli > who "Stains his to man.. The German professor found not in inoculations, but in a several ftS"Sl Wt *> return to p„„, and SlI SS _«?»_? I**** 1011 of tuberculide to reI* _» o-KLSy 1 ? pon a MSC »-a»lk diet -k £T*lh SEt* I ***. . durin S llnt ' s l*ce of time «H 35i £ , 6 ,ailJc - -waroung with h*e- &■ S_2 wSST ?, Ctotl? of ™m™** position. " iSSdt 3 • *? e ' tx t r y °" w m « n th, an * ■ 3u__r_.k v, T ,ien i cul,nw of tub^- "• - s%fc_* ,h * ****** <>» «"«. After a year ( ; ■2?_S_£ m^ WKd V Professor Koch before