NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 11460, 19 December 1902, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

<X— Mr Richard Nell, reference to whose death wae made afc the Education Board on Wednesday, died in the Hospital, and not the Christchurch Hospital, as stated in yesterday's issue. The, Mayor of Timaru received a telegram last uyht from the Hon. W. Hall-Jones, jiUvtingi that Cabinet had decided to take the Love's estate, near Timaru, uflHer the compulsory clauses of the Lund for Settlement Act. The Invereargill Borough Council has decided that the .«i:n"i to be borrowed for the proposed Town Hall will be £12,000, making a total of £15,000 available for the building. The issue will be puT to the latepayers at an early date The Xdson College Board of Governors have resolved to accept the proposals of thft Government to provide education at the Colleges of boys and girls having pa.ssed the Sixth Standard, under the age*| of fourteen. It is expected that sixtylive pupils will at. once have to be provided for. Polls were taken at Sumner yesterday on tb.3 proposals to raise loans for drainage and water supply purposes. The drainage loan w;:« carried, but the water supply proposal was rejected. The voting was: — Drainage loan—For, 47; against,' 18; informal, 3. Water supply—For, 31; ajjainst, 63; informal, 3. The snrnk thief in .search of a cheap Christmas dinner is again in evidence. A meat safe at a private mvdemco in Colombo street was surreptitiously raided en Wednesday night, and a ohoic* ham, which had been prepared for the Christmas feast, removed , . A little extra attention on the parf of the police would probably result in tbsne nocturnal visitors receiving the punishment their conduct deserves. Mr William Bichardson, the well-known temperance lectiirer, who served two ■weeks' imprisonment for non-payment of a fin© in connection with the trouble at Sir Joseph's Ward's meeting, at Auckland, wan released yesterday. An Auckkod telegram states that he was demonstratively welcomed hist evening, a procession of several thousands passing through the city, Mr Richardson continually cheered. A sailing race which caused much interest w«s foetid at Akaroa Harbour on Wednesday, between locally-owned boats and boats belonging to H.M.S.'a Wallaroo end Archer. The start presented a splendid spectacle, seventeen boats competing. At tha beginning of the race there was a fresh southerly breeze, which afterwards became light and bahing. The Kaiora (Hemingway) was first over the line, but lost her position on time allowance to Marjorie (Ditely and Anderson), Sunbeam (Newbegin), being second, K»ora eventually taking third place. In connection with the donation of £350 made by the Lanedown House Committee Offkere , Fund, at the personal request of the Princess of Walee, to the proposed Veterans' Home in thJa colony, it appeal* that the money is the unused balance of the amount cent to New Zealand *t the commencement of the Boer war. Her Royal Highness, ife may be added, has aleo eignjfkd her highest approval of, the proposed home, and her interest in ite erection. ? - Mr G. H. McHaffie expressed the opinion at the meeting of the Efospital Board at Bottle Lake yesterday, that until the Board had the full control of the Infectious Dieeases Hospital handed to them, they should appoint Dr. Symes the medical officer at the hospital. Dr. Symes, he paid, had taken a deep interest in the hospital since its inqeufcion, wae conversant with the arrangements, and had made the hospital and ita appointments a hobby. Tin matter, it is understood, will be dealt witu at the Board's meeting on Monday. A committee meeting of the Canterbury Athletic Club's Pfroteotion Association was held last evening, when correspondence was dealt with from various Athletic Clubs. Five members were finally declared defaulters, while sewn >w*re reported as having paid their arrears. Tho Wanganui Cricket Association wrote, asking for information concerning the formation of a Sports Protection Association for that district, and the Otago Athletic Oiub'i Protection Association forwarded lists of defaulters for endorsement in Canterbury. A telegram from Hokitika states that the Crowd Lands ranger.in that district, acting under instructions from the Lands Department, has issued a batch of- summonses agnmst v. number of eawmillers- for polluting certain streams with sawdust. Great interest is being taken in the mattjr, as an adverse decision would practi- j cally mean the shutting down of several mills. The casqs will be called on at the Magistrate's Court to-day, .but owing to the absence of th« Magistrate will be adjourned till after tb« holidays. A correspondent write*:-—"At Hanmer Plains it is understood that Mr A. W. Rutherford, M.H.R., has suggested to Mr D. Rutherford, who proposes to pat on a motor passenger oar or care on road from Culverdcn, to hold the question over, as the Premier proposes definitely to put the Hanmer railway onjftbe votee for the next session of Parliament. What Mr D. Rutherford will do Iβ not quite certain, though if he looks at the progress of the Cheviot line he might run motor oars for two of three years without fear of railway opposition." A sitting of the Supreme Court in Chambers will be held at Jl»o'olock this morning, and the following business, will ba taken:—Dixon v Carteson (Mr Stringer), motion for mandnmue; re Mary McDonald, deceased, for executors' commission; re Ellen Sullivan, deceased (Mr Izard), motion for probate; re William T. JSmith, deceased (Mr Harper), motion for probate; re Margaret Burgees, deceased (Mr Joyirt), motion for probate; re George Smith, deceased (Mr Joynt), motion for administration ; re Trustees Act and re deed of settlement, Makintosh and others, for appointment of new trustees (Mr Joynt); Belcher v Corabie (Mr M«area), summons for accounts. His Honour will deliver judgments in the following case*:—Copley v Wood and another, Taylor and Oakley v Crown Iron Works, and McConnell v McConnell (in divorce). Mr Sardow yesterday inspected the pupils of Mr Hornibrook's Sandow School at the Alexandra Hall. A large and | representative gathering of gentlemen assembled and Mr Sandow received a warm welcome on his arrival Fifty-five pupil?, under the direction of Mr Hornihrook. went through the exercises admirably, and were closely watched by Mr Sandow. At the i conclusion one of the pupils, on' behalf of the school, presented Mr Sandow with a greenstone locket-, having a gold bar bell on it, and also a .suitable inscription. Mr Sandow said that it was with the greatest pleasure he was present, on the occasion. The display wan a most excellent one, reflecting the greatest credit on the tuition i of Mr Hornibroolc. The young men he had eeen that day he might «ay_were the finest specimens of manhood he -had seen in Australasia. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Sandow, and the proceedings terminated

The Canterbury Athletic and Cycling Club ihave added* to their Christmas Day programme a motor cycle race, of five miles. Ten motors "will take part. Th? Australian riders will arrive «t the end of the week. The entries dosed last night, and the Club is highly satisfied with the cumbers received. Before tlie conclusion of the Hospital Boa-rd'e meeting at the Bottle Lake Hoepitai yesterday, the Chairman (Mr W. Dunlop). in t tanking the honorary staff for their attendance and advice regarding the future of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, said he hoped it would not be th? j last occasion on which the membsTs ot the Board and of the honorary staff would meet as they bad met that day. He expressed the "opinion that if the Board had in the past got as good advice and had got it oftencr from the honorary staff, it would have been better. Ho thanked them for the trouble they bad been to in the roattcV, and for the sacrifice of their j time which it had involved. Mr Payling remarked that such consultations between the Board and the honorary staff were of great value, as it gave both an opportunity to become acquainted one with the other Dr. Nedwill. in acknowledging the Ohairman'e thanks, eaid that if the Board on future occasions treated , the honorary stafl as they had treated them that day they would at aU tiroes be willin? and ready to give the Board their best advioe. Detective Bailey and Acting-Detective Nelson arrested a man in tho city yesterday on a charge of stealing £5 from <v fcilow-lodger. Owing to the necessity for waiting for the southern portion of the San Francisco mail, the Dunedin exjirees was twenty minutes late in leaving the Christchurch station yesterday morning. Judgment was reserved by the Chief Justice on Wednesday afternoon in th« appiPal against the conviction of TattewaU's Mvesp agente in Wellington, who were recently fined. At a sale of Hutit suburban land on Wednesday, every section was wold at an aTerage. * .of £1200 per acre, the total sale amounting to £8679. The highest price was £10 a foot. It is understood that should the proposal for a weir in the river Avon not bo sanctioned by ths Drainage Board, the Floral Fete Executive have another scheme in view for the improvement of the river. A Wellington correspondent telegraphs that the Mayor's Fund for tho relief of the klingamite sufferers amounte to £1017 odd The Huddart-Parker Company has paid over its promised contribution of £500. As a result of a visit by private detectives to the King Country, nine residents were convicted at Te Awamutu of sly grogselling, and fines were inflicted ranging from £5 to £25. For inebriety a first offender was yesterday mulcted an tho customary penalty at the Police Court by Messrs N. K. Bowden, T. Gapes, and W. H. Cooper, J.P.'s. A second first offender was remanded for medical treatment. In the report of Wednesday's Court proceedings against two men, it was made to appear that while the men had been in Sumner they had become embroiled with members of the Sumner Fire Brigade. The Superintendent of the Brigade writes to correct the report, as hk Brigade was not concerned in the mutter at all. It is expected that the Devon, the first of the direct steamers to South Africa, will take 35,000 carcases of mutton and several thousand quarters of beef, and large quantities of butter and poultry. With reference to the steamer's visit to Queensland, it is claimed that this is permissible under ■the terms of the contract. Before Captain Whitby and Mr J. Grubb, J.P.'fl, at LyM*ltoeyesterday, Wm. Murphy and Frederick Johns were charged with breaking into a shed belonging to Mr Mark Thomas and stealing therefrom property worth Is. The Bench convicted and discharged tlhe accused. There was a good attendance at Wednee< day's meeting of the General Lyttekon Jtegatta Conraidttee, and the Mayor presided. iMr C. A. Rich was appointed a handicapper in place of Mr G. A. Lewin, who wrote saying he could not act. It was that vessels entering/for the Coasters' Bate must be of at ieast 35 tons register. At tho next meeting of tlhe Committee, next Wednesday, entries for the regatta will be closed. At the meeting of the Domain Board on Wednesday, on the "motion of the chair* man, Mr Murray-Ayneley, jfc was resolved to record upon the minutes the valuable, services rendered to tshe Board by the Jate Mr Herman, and also to forward a letter of condolence to his family. \ Mr Jacques moved as ft further resolution that the plantation between the river near the South bridgo and the Riccarton road be palled the Herman Grove, and also the* the Board reserve the hornbeam tree'near the centre of the grove. Mr Harman always took a Apecial interest in the Park. and used to visit this portion of it when the plantation was young, and prune the trees. Mr Murphy seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr Cameron, inspector of New Zealand dairy produce at Home, reports on November 14th that the first lot of New Zealand butter for the season reached London by the Whakfttanc on November 6th, in splen' did condition, and the whole was from the Auckland district. At the time of writing buyers, in face of the large quantities of butter stored, were somewhat inclined to hold off the market to ccc how thing* might settle before purchasing, ami coneequtctly business was not active. The cheeso market, however, was strong, and values were likely to be maintained, as stocks are short. Mr Cameron again urgee factories to make each dosen half white cheese and hair coloured. It is not generally known (remarks the Rotorua "Chronicle") that the only recorded eruption, according to Maori tradition, is the one that occurred at The Buapek* (the little bay at the native village of Ohinemutu), which happened about thii time of Tβ Roro-o-te-Rangi, a chief who lived some nine or ten generations ago. This eruption caused the subsidence at Muruika, the little peninsula where thu Maori church stands, and where the of the old pa may still be seen. There were a number of natives of the Ngatitooi tribe killed by the falling stones and mud. These people were killed outside of th* pa, near Taumataherea, and as proof of now very local the eruption was, not on* of the occupants of the pa woe injured This is accounted for by the fact that it was through some powerful Karakia or incantation mode by the tohunga of th? day, who wns a descendant of the celebrated Neatoroirangi, the priest who came over with Tamatekapua m the Araw.i canoe. The Hospital Board met at half-post ten yesterday morning. Present—Messrs W. Dunlop (chairman), J. Hamilton, G. Payling, G. H. McHaffie, T, H. Davey, M.H.R., C. H. Wimjy, W. McMillan, and J. Dobeon. The Chairman returned thanks for bis election a« chairman, and hoped they would get on well during the year. He f?lt somewhat nervous on taking a- position which had been held by w> many competent men. He took the homour as an honour to the body he reprerajtcd. The Board then adjourin«d in order to visit the Infectious Diseases Hospital at BotKe Lake. The proceedings thero are reported elsewhere. The Committee's report staged that the contract for the new operating room had been signed, and that arrangements would rsquire to be made for obtaining heating appliances. An estimate had been received for the supply of radiators, which with all the piping, fittings, etc., Tequircd would cost about £130. A*" , supply of cliaira for invalids was urgently required, and the committee recommended the oc-ee-ptance of an offer of a lire at an exceptionally low quotation. The committee cruld not see its way to recommend an increase of remuneration to the attendant at the casualty ward, Lytt«lbon, and euggestert that an alteration should be mad« regarding the continuance of the upkfop of the ward. The report will b? dralt with at the adjourned meeting of the Board on Mondnv, at 230 p.n>

During |Uie current year, 79,936 tons of Westport conl were shipped to the Chinii naval stations. Wo would call attention to the special oflfiingn of surplus Australian stocks ,tt the D.I.C. The«e goods ww bought at a big discount, and are now being offered at exceptionally low prices, in many caeca below English cost. 1744 Wliatcver may be the various grades q| harvesting machines, " McCormick " is pr*. eminently the fiist and best. 16BS If you want your holidays to be a p , sure, pet your bicycle repaired by Bovq Mid Son, Gloucester street, who are tlv» most, reliable repairers. Mod?rate charges.—. (Advt.) Bicycles for 1905. Just arrived, shipment'ex e.s. Turakina, cf new Hudson ■» latest models. Ladiee and gents. Adami Sun Cycle Depot, 136 Lower High street. 43 it you have the faintest suspicion that your eyes aro not just right, if they bother you in any way, it's beet to have them examined at one*. Do not go to the awmge. optician or spectacle eefler, for he is unable to distinguish between opticai defects and diewwes, but consult John R. Procter. 180 High street, Chrietchuroh, who vill give you a thorough examination free of charee/ 211,5 Wanted Known —Jewellery aale, for one month, of watches, clocks, rings, brooches, end all other olaeees of jewellery, sold at greatly reduced price*. K. Qrieeheber, « Watchmaker and Jeweller, 155 Colombo street 7463 \ To hotels and boardinghowe-keepen.— Fletcher Bros, quote wholesale prices jor tumblers, cutlery, spoons, forks, tea and dinner sete, glu.-*ware, household ironmongery, etc. In fact everything you want at wholesale prices, at Fletcher Bros., direct importers, Lower High Street.—(Advt.) Christmas cards, calendars and N«w Year cards in immense variety. The moa'j brilliant display ever seen here. Such is the advertisement of H. J. Wood and Co. Attention is called to their windows and to their large assortment of fine art productions, as well ue to cheap packets and boxes of Christmas cards, to be sold oil with the whole of their splendid stock of books at unprecedentedly low prices. Hundreds of beautifully illustrated volumes and thousands of prise books aw offered. Over 150,000 Christmas cards. Early inspection is invited. 1102 It is a singular coincidence that thu niost graceful lady cyclist* are invariably mounted on Zealnndia bicycles, manufactured by Oates, Lowry and Co., and this fact Is now generally recognised.—•{Advt J Tumblers and table glass-war*.—Fl«ich*i Bros, are quoting special low price* fw tumblers, wine glares, and table glassware. Tumblers, from 2s 6d per dozen, jam dishes from 4d each, specimen glasses 6d each, sugar basins 9d, butter dishes 9d, salt* 3d, comports, cake stands from Iβ. Splendid show of glassware in window. Everything marked in plain figures. Fletcher Bros., Lower High Street.—(Advt.) For a really reliable watch the publia ■ nan do no batter than call at M. Sandstein and Son, Caslvel street. Special Xtal lever, \l2 months' guarantee, 255. Their large stock of greenstone goods is well worth inspection. Those requiring engagement or dress rings should see their choice selection. —(Advt.) THE TRANSVAAiTIIOENSINO LAWS. A new liquor ordinance hn* been publiehed in Pretoria which provides for the application of local option by the decision of a majority or tho exclusive control of the liquor traffic by trusts for public purposes. The employment of females, children under sixteen, and native* behind bare ie prohibited. An explanatory note eUtes that the Government now given iteelf an opportunity for teeting the priinclplee of public-house trusts as advocated in other countries, A BRIGAND HUNT. There are now several outlaw* at large in different porta of Italy, end especially in Sardinia and Sicily, fox the apprehension of whom, dead or alive, the Government off em (substantial rewarde. varying I fWm £40 to £600, the latter being the , price 'placed on the head of the Sicihao brigand Varsalcne. It will bo remembered that a reward of £1200 was offered jfoT the capture of Mueolino, although tine gendarme* who caught Mm only received a present of £20, cc it was considered that they had done nothing but. their duty. Jt ja report* •«d from Borne that a group of young English eportemen, tired of the comparatively mild emotions of big-game shooting, pro* pose bo take up brigand-stalking a* a novel and more exciting form ofeport. The financial proceeds of their "bage" will be de- ' voted to partially reimbursing vjottme of the outlaws. The police authentic*, regarding this new departure as another inetance of Englleh originality, hare reminded the oportiunen that they will incur a very great risk,- but, while declining all responsibility, they have promised every support and encouragement in their power. ELECTRICITY iIpTHE KITCHEN. \ The very latest application of electricity is to cooking. M. Mojesoa, of Paris, oax been making experiment* in, raising heat by electricity («aya "Chambera b Journal.). He has succeeded in inventing an eleatoe crucible in which very great heat is generated, and the most intractable substances, that hitherto had defied analysis, are driven off into vartpurj but more moderate heat can also be obtained for ordinary purposes. An electric oven has been invented, in which electricity both turps the spit and roasts the joint. The freplace has been turned into a smali elec- ■ trie furnace, from which the heat radi-! ates just the same as if it were a ooalfire. Vessels have also been made for cooking purposes, with an outer and an inner skin, the interval between the two skins being filled with a white metal which ie heated by a current of electricity. Jn this way water can be boiled and food cooked. There ore three degrees of heat according to the will of the attendant. The vessel* are provided with binding screws that connect them with the current in a moment. It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of this invention. There is hope for scientific cookery under the conditions of the coming time! The housewife's labours will be tightened and her husband's temper will remain eeren*. Already-the applications of electricity w a heat-producer are numerous, and they are increasing every day. Among the firot so to use it were tailors, who now employ it to heat their irons. /