NEWS OF THE DAY

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11562, 20 April 1903, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY

i After the Battalion church parade yesterday monilng, Colonel Porter, C.8.. prelented the long service medal to SurgeonMajor Thomas. Measles and scarlet fever are very prevalent in the MayfrVld district, nnd the day and Sunday schools have been closed in consequence. The Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association have decided not to hold an autumn horse show th'.j. year, as they oonBidcr that tho show held last year, by way of experiment, was a, complete failure. It is stated on very good authority, writes our Timaru correspondent, that the Belfast Meat Compe.ny contemplate the erection, of freezing works in Timaru. The site for the new works is now being s-_----lecteel. Foreign mis?ion anniversary services were held on" Sunday in the Kaiapoi Methodist Church, Revs. 11. K. BelThoiise and J. W. Collier being the preachers. Both services, as well as an afternoon address to children by the Rev. J. W..Collier, were well attended. There is a good deal of speculation in the Kaiapoi electorate as to which two of the eleven hoteLs wiil be closed by the Stipendiary Magistrate at. the licensing meetinsr. It is said that a lar_y proportion of tho electors regie*, that no Committee na* elected. The Art Society's Exhibition was well attended on Saturday. The Exhibition will be open to-day, to-morrow and Wedmwdav. On Wednesday evening the medals ■won by the successful "competitors will be presented by the President, and the I-x----hibtion will* bo closed. At a meeting of delegates and others interested in the proposed dairy factory for Ashburton district, held at Tinwald on Friday night, satisfactory reports were received regarding tho number of cows likely to be available. Tlie question of the basis of formation of the company was left over to be discussed hy a Committee which was appointed. w" "'

The Westport Coal Company's output last week was 7638 tons 16civt."

For inebriety. William Holley was fined 20s, in default 48 (hours' imprisonment, and Patrick Ryan 40s, in detank seven days' incarceration, by Mr R. Beetham, SM., at the MigisrratVs Court oci Saturday.

Although telephonic communication has been effected between this city and Aflhburton, authority ha« not yet been received to instal the system for the vse of the general public.

Captain Cole, of the Balmoral, was charged at Lyttelton with having employed two iirwoen whose names were rot on the .ship's articles. Captain Marciel appeared for the. Marine Department. Tbe defendant was fined 20a en each charge.

At a wel).attended meeting of old Ashburton High School boys on Friday night, it. was d*vidrvl to form an O'd Boys' Football Club. Officers were appointed, and it was decided to join the South Canterbury Iliigby Union.

Golfers Withered in good numbers at. the Shii'ley link* on 'Saturday, when a match was played between teams' by t!i* President. Mr .Juwic-. D-nn:sto:i. ar.l thit Captain. Mr T. D. Cone";-!!. The. Pre.sident's team won by a fair margin, 'inirtvweven players were out, and there were icvcral specta to:_.

A harvest festival service war, held r.t _>t. Michael's Church yesterday evening, ar.d was attended by a large congregation. The hymns and Psalms were appropriate to the occasion. Tlio sermon was preached by Canon Averill from the text—"The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be showed, and men shall sing of Thy righteousness." (Psulm 145. 7.)

Mr G. Liurer-json, M.H.R., wrote recently to the Premier suggesting tlwt th? Japanese Naval Squadron, exp-cted in New Zealand, should be induced to visit i.ytxeltoii. Mr .Seddon replied that he would do what he could, and had written to Ins 'Jx.ce.-e_.cy the Governor asking him to t-ssi_-t in tlie matter.

Mr G. Laurenson, M.H.R., recently recommended to the Government sonic Cotntrs which he thought were suitable for settlement. The Premier has written informing the member for Lyttelton that the e-st.iites have been brought to the notice ot the Land Purchase. Inspector, aJid that on his next visit to Canterbury he may him«!f sec pome of the. lands referred to.

The United States gunboat. Wheeling arrived at Auckland from Pango Pango, Samoa, on Saturday, and will remain iv port for about two months for overhauling. The Wheeling is a steel ve ; t*?l of 10CO tons and 1118 hor-'e-power. built in 1896, at n, cost of £47,206. She carries six 4-inch quick-firing guns and several r.maller ones, and her complement is men. A traction engine, with two buildings in tow, for fc'wannaneia, on Saturday interrupted tho Kaiapoi bridge traffic at its busiest time. The trolly of the second building came, in contact with a guard rail on the bridge, and no vehicle could -get across for half an hour. Further on ono of the. buildings was sun into the side cliannel at the Borough Council Chamber, and smiished an iron lamp pillar, and there was some further trouble with telegraph wires. At the annual meeting of the Dursandel Branch of the Fanners' Union, the? balancesheet showed a credit, balance, of £2 3s 3d, which waa passed as satisfactory. The delegate gave a resume of his year's work, which was discussed. The following officers were elected:—Chairman, Mr J. S. Boag; vice-chairman, Mr G. Scott; delegate, Mr J. Henry; 'treasurer, Mr J. Henderson ; secretary, Mr J. Aidridge; nnd a committee of nineteen.

Tlie Canterbury College students welcomed back their representatives at. the inter-University tournament at a social gathering and dance, held in the College Hall, on Saturday evening. Professor Cook, who acted as chairman, heartily congratulated the representatives upon the fine manner in wliioh they hatl upheld the honour of the College. They liad won the debating contest, they had again carried ou the athletic championship, and thoy had tied Avith Auckland for the tennis championship. The concert programme included pianoforte solos by Miss Wilding and Miss Bowcn, songs by Messrs Mbore, Stowe, Marrincr, Baleillc, end Foster, a whistling duet by Messrs Gillow and Wilson, recitations by Messrs Toogood and Williams, and two quartettes by Musses Arrowsuiith ;tnd McKee and Messrs Mevton and Marriner. Tho Maori war cry and the College anthem concluded the musical section of tho entertainment, and an enjoyable dance, terminating at midnight, filled in the remainder of the evening.

A general meeting of thi North Canterbury District Educational Institute was held in the Normal School on Saturday morning, the President, Mr T. S. Foster, occupying the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. An apolojry was received for the absence of Mr L. Howard. Messrs Garrard, Hughes, Watson, and Stout gave reports of tho annual Council held at Napier in January, and briefly referred to the various subjects that came up for discussion. The remits tent forward by tho North Canterbury District. Institute had all been passed with the exception of one, which was dropped in favour of an improved motion dealing with the same matter. The questions of .superannuation and classification had occupied mest of tlie time of the Council. A copy of the suggested amendments in the Superannuation Bill appears in the annual report. It was mentioned that instructions had been issued to the police to take action with regard to irregular attendance in district* in which there are no truant officer?. The delegates expreswd their pleasure that one of their number, Mr T. Hughes, of Wnltham school, had been elected President of the New Zenland Educational Institute.

The Cave Rock, pier, and beach at Sumrer were black with spectators for a time yesterday morning, and again in the afternoon, to see Captain Vcss, of the Tilikum. i nv.*; the Sumner bar in a small boat. The object of the passage was to display the efficiency of the sea anchor, but to n large exU-iit the. exhibition was wanting in instructive value, owing to the ccuipjrative smootbncfs of the sea on both occasions, Only for a few moments was the nn-.-hor

in serious requisition, and this vs-i v hen the crew of the beet had rowed in near to the beach (live to the Cave Back, ju>t prior to making the first p?..=sa:".\ On that occasicn the boat incurred an imminent risk of swamping, which i!;-."> mm anchor apparently averted, llxicpt- for th>\ both were of little value a.s an exhibition of the anchors v*efulnes.'. Mr H. 11. Bucket id-e. formerly of the Discovery, and now mate ol the Tilikum, end Mr James MacdanaM (Dunedin), accompanies! C.iptain Voss on both trips. It was estimated thai over 1000 '-jicyrlist-i w-rt down ?•» Samner. and that at. *•■.»>!>

SCCO people witnessed the proceedings. Derrys Bard played Kveir.l seleciior.sduring the afternoon.

The liter.iry statT* of "The Press" and th..' "Lyitf'.ton Time 1 -*" foregathered at Burk.%" Tatters-all's 'Hotel on Salurday tveninjr, to celebrate by a supper the friendly conteMs which hvc taken place between them on the cricket field .hiring the pa.-r season. In accordance with the conditions under which the games were played, the. "Times" stalT. as winners of two out. of the three matches, were the guests of the los ins; team. Mr W. H. Trig..*, editor of "'The Press." occupied thechair. and in a congratulatory speech, proposed the health of the victors. The legist was impended to by Mr W. (.'. Airuk. captain of tlie •"Times" eleven, and In in turn proposed " The Losers," Mr A. J Barge rcrponding on behalf of "The Pretis" stall". Other toasts honoured were:—'"The King," "'The Umpires,'" proposed by Mr H. G. Mitchell, and replied to by Messrs J. McW-hirter and E. Dunkley ;' " Tlie Visitors,'" proposed by Mr Dantvers Hamber, and responded to by Mr T. H. Davev, M.E.R., and "The He.-.: ar.d Hostess." Dririmr the evening songs veri-. sung by Messrs H. Si. Reeves, A. H. Henderson* and W. S. King, Mr Hamber g>i.ve a recitation, and Mr J. P. Whitehw paved a couple of banjo solos. A veiy 6u.ce.sful gathering terminated with tho singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

Local subscribers to the Mount Kcmbla motor car art union will ba interested to .earn that tbo drawing took place at Tivoli heat re, Sydney, on the 25th of last month. The three firr-t prizes went to Australians. Tho fourth was drawn by Mr J. H. Han.ock, Dunedin.

Messrs Graham and Greig, the successful tenderers for the additions to the Sunny.«ide A*yhim, will commence operations on the new wing almost immediately. On Saturday the site wits being pegged outs The now "wing will provide similar accommodation to that of tho present wing of the same dimensions.

The police are taking finger impressions of all .stowaways arrested on arrival in New Zealand. These are sent to the places from which the undesirables departed, and, k> far. the practice has proved that one or two recent arrivals hare done time in Australia, for burglary, etc.

The following pensions under the Police Provident Act have been granted:—Sergeant Clark?. Tham.s, £120 fis a year; Sergeant McDonald, Hokitika, £110 8s 3d; "v-rgenrit Forhts. Auckland. £81 &* 2J; Cot_-.-*blo O'.Suiiiv.m. Dunedin. £65 14s. The two first -named retire because they have reached the acre of sixty-fire, and the others on account, of ill-health.

A meeting of teachers held at the Normal School on Saturday made the following appointments with regard to No. 2 Cliristihureh Cadet Battalion, which embraces corps of the Normal, West C'hn.vtchiirc_t, Addington, Kaiapoi. and Ran•giora Schorls:—Captain Sandford, commnnding officer; Mr 0. T. Aschman, adjutant:'Mr J. Baldwin, quartermaster. The election of officers for No. 1 Battalion will probably take place next Saturday, when a meeting of officers of both divisions will discuss tha question of uniforms. The Government issue of accoutrements, ammunition, and rifles has arrived.

At the sitting of the Synod in Dunedin last week the Rev. James Chisholm, speaking on tlie state of religion, said that, it was fifty-five years since Dr. Burns arrived on the' Philip Laing and laid the foundation of the Otago Church. Between eighty and 100 members attended the flirt communion. How tad the growth of Presbyterianism gone on aide by »;ide with the. growth of population? The population of Otago was now 173,000 odd, and the Presbyterian mem-XTship had reached about 14.500. Dunedin had a total population of about 52.000, and the Presbyterians numbered 19,000, but out of that 19,000 the membership reached only a little over 4000. Turning to the. question of spiritual life he contended tihat it did mot admit of any donbt at all that it was at a very low ebb.

We sell an honestly-built "Daisy" Cart for £11 10s; wheels 54in, iSarven patent hubs, spring steel tyres, wide track axle by IJ-in. Morrow, Bassett and Co. 5

We are requested to announce to everyone interested in the purchase of boots or shoes for too coming season, __that 1000 pairs of very best make are new to be cold at less than usual cost at tha D.I.C. The management secureel a full range of high-class American samples; thus a 10s boot may be purchased at 6s Bd, a 20b pair for los 4d. and tho choicest material, and the 30s line can now ba bought for 20s, black or tan boots or shoes, for ladies or gentlemen. Samples may be seen to-day in the D.I.C. window. 8

Black, Beattie and Co. are showing a beautiful assortment of Children's Winter Wear, consisting of special lines in children's fleecy coats, tunics, tarns, bonnets, hoods, muffs, boas, etc. For a show of really new and fashionable cliildren's goods see our window. 16

Yankee Doodle Tobacco, the most excellent and " up-to-date " article the world has yet produced. Light and dark, also cut up in sealed tins. Cool and sweet smoking. Can now be obtained from John Hall and Co., Ltd., sole agents, opposite Clock Tower.—(Advt.)

Foolish lampless cyclists. Why risk being fiDed 20s and costs, when Oates, Lowry, and Co. can supply you with "Bobby dodger" lamps at 2s 6d, others at all prices up to 15s for the very best- 4746

Wanted to sell, lady's B.S.A. bicycle, just been enamelled. Both new tyres. Adams Sun Cycle Depot, 3t» Lower High street, opposite A. J. White's.— (Advt.)

Preserving jars and jam jars at Fletcher Bros. Mason fruit jars, Is lld, 2s 3d, 3s 3d, rubber rings 6d dozen, also extra lids, tie over jars, lib Is 3d, 21b la lld, jelly tumblers Is 3d, tin top Is sd, Is lld, all* por half dozen. Wood spoons 4d, 6d, 9d. Largest assortment of fruit and jam jars in Christchurch at lowest prices shown m window. Packed and delivered. Fletcher Bros.,*direct importers. Lower Hisr-i street.—(Advt.)

For inlluenza and cold in the head take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2e 6d.—(Advt.) No middle profit; factory prices, and high-class workmanship. Jones and Sons, practical pewellers and manufacturers, near Bank of New Zealand, High street. 6 If you have tho faintest suspicion that your eyes are not just right, if they bother you in any way, it's befit to havo them examined at once. Do not go to the average optician or spectaclo seller, for he is unable to distinguish between optical defects and diseases, but consult John R. Procter, 180 High street, Christchurch, who will give you a thoiough examination free of charge. 2115 The latest creations in ladies' jackets and paletots for the autumn season, manufactured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Company, are now on view in the leading showrooms. The uuiversal opinion is that for elegance, stylo, and beauty,, no imported -garments can compare with these. The lovely cloths are soft and warm, while each garment has the stylish, tailor-made effect peculiar to all Kaiapoi goods. See that your new winter purchase bears the special Kaiapoi ticket, which is the guarantee of reliability. 39

The work of the " New Century Caligraph" ia bright, clean ar.d good to look upon. It does better work and more kinds of work than any other. It is the typewriter for you if you care about the appearance of your correspondence. The local branch is 117 Colombo etreet, Christchurch. 2117 Wanted Known—Jewellery sale, for one month, of watches, clocks, rings, brooches, and fll other classes cf jewellery, sold at greatly reduced prices. K. Urieshaber, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 155 Colombo street. 7463