NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11748, 24 November 1903, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

At Kaiapoi yesterday, two renewals of j»ld age pensions were granted. On tho Supplementary Estimates £300 w»s included for improvements to the Rangiora High School buildings. A mm of £13 wn« collected by the Rangiora Brass Band in _id of Private Newman, of the volunteers, who met with an accident. • Bpohr's oratorio, "Tlie Last Judgment," will be sung in .the Cathedral on Friday, - December 4th, and on Thursday, December 10th, at 7.<K) p.m. At the Courtenay Show, in Wyandotte*, ths first prize was awarded to H. P. Leslie, and tlie second to the Rev. J. M. Whitehead.

At New Brighton yesterday, _ girl, aged six y*tti~, fell off the wharf into the river, but woa rescued without sustaining any injury, by a young man who jumped in fully dressed.

Within a four miles radius of Lincoln titers ars seven publio schools, from which 'it is anticipated that pupils will pass : to the District High School which has been sstabllshed there. The departure of the yuobt Kiaora from j' Gieborne for London ha"« been delayed. It Is underwood that communications are passing betwe-a Mr Buckerklge (the owner •' and captain) and the Marine Department. » Bishop! Julius visited Amberley on Sunday, and preached both morning aud evening to good cu-gregatjoiw. In the afternoon he confirmed about twenty candid_t«_. ' Mr W. Nixon, of Killinchy, has sold his two-year-old Shorthorn bull Roan Jriase 11. at thePalmeistoa North Show, tha price being 70 guineas. The purchaser was Mr G. Mace, of Masterton. EUroW son of,Mr J. Mo* Do-idd, of Christchuroh, was granted a second-class pass in painters and decorators' work at ths examination of the City and Guilds of London Institttte held in May last. At Kaiapoi yesterday, M. Boherty and 3. Stone, for driving vehicles without lights after dark, were each fined 6s and costs; ,J. Handy, for riding a bicycle 1 without a light after dark, was fined the •tew amoant. Mr A.; Htckford has just concluded a »«ie« at laccaaful" meetings concerning the formation .\>t a timber conrpany with a, ■ capital of )_BO,OOO to work tbe. whole of tho Mottt fore*h in Poverty Bay. The Umber rights are stated to inclnde nearly e»,OO0,OOO feet; Sir Joseph Ward will be in Auckland on Deoembsr lQtly for the opening of ths Veterans* Borne, and will proceed to Ofcmbridge on .December 11th, to formally bper. .the Cambridge Sanatorium. A considerfj able number of legislators and others will >■ »tte_d both functions. , At Mi' EU'a instigation, the Bottle Lake , reserve will be gazetted a sanctuary for native feirds. It haa also deoided to reserva i ( a sautfl island in the Ahuriri lagoon.j. The purchasers recently applied for a. Crown grant, but this will not be issued, ,aod the money paid will be refunded to th«a. ■' Ths travelling organiser of the New Zealand Tethperiuioe Alliance is engaged just now in touring the Tkieri electorate, arraaging for tho widespread distribution of literature, and for-holding meetings at all •sabres so thatiji*t.f*r_ may bs i_rTail worktag order before n*xt general electiok He Intends doing similar work in all electorates south of Dunedin. A meeting.of subscribers waa held last •vening to, consider the form of a memorial - to the late Mr G. F, Tendall, formerly organist of the Cathedral. Dean Harper occupied the choir. lb was decided that the mw-torial take the shape of an altar I rail for the Cathedral, and Mis_ Rose, Mr A. MiUar,. _Ir J. B-Hontyne, and Mr C. Bean were appointed a sub-committee w arrange details. An alternative suggestionwas an altar crossi.Our West Oxford correspondent writes tnat during November there jiave been sjttrtate rains and bright sunshine, and ,the growth of crop* is a word one. Heavy lands n»y. have recefved a. little too much moisture, hut the light lands bew«tn • the Eyre M d Waimokariri are E ( iiWtf overrwaitoed. Tlie lata ruins have t *w.ih||pg back, a fortnight, at at, but th* late sheds are likely to come WW bsttW titan those which shore in Oetowr,.a* tlie cold snap baa played havoo with the > newly-shorn sheep. Complain" is made about the non-enforcement of the "r°?' o,w Weeds Act. some paddocks on both aid* being white with dog daiai?*. ?n* railway line from the We_t Oxford Htstion to Fisher's crossing is one mam of - flowering dog daisies and Californian thistle. .The High-eld Rrtate, now tbe Annan BsttJement, wan formerly the property of Messrs Henry Wharton and Company, who held 57,171 acres, the unimproved value of which averaged £12 per acre. The Land Purchase Board paid £2 18s for the 33,427 acres acquired. Messrs Nortkcote Brothers hold tlie remainder of the original estate, and the homestead. From very early times the country included in tho estate was obi-idercd very eligible for tlwep grniing, and it m stated that it was first aeJected by Mr J. 8. Chverliill, who did a fair amount of clearing and fencing. Mr H. Wharton's 'ownership dates back to about thirty years Ago. The greater portion of the land is at present in English grasses, and is well watered. Lignite has *beeu found on the estate, s and there is an Impression that other mineral deposits may yet bo met with. Limt-toiie is pretty commonly seen. There is a little native birch bush left. Not much. cropping has been done, so that tlie agricultural land is in fair heart. Last y«ir, it is stated, a small fiat on 'Bourne River yielded 96 bushels of oats per acta.

The Kangiora Brass Band gave an openair concert in High street on Saturday evening. Tbe satnart-st ahtater in South Wairarapa this year ia a man named Brannigaru His biggest tally in a day of nine hours was 190 sheep. _V first meeting of creditors in the estate of Joseph H. Swales, butcher, will be held in the Official Assignee's office, at eleven o'clock to-morrow. A Hawkc'i* Bay Maori had this year a wool clip of 60 bales. Tho whole lot, on two trollies, was drawn into Hastings, a distance of fourteen miles, by a traction engine in a little over one hour. A special meeting of tbe City Council will take fines to-morrow evening for the purpose of electing representatives on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards and the Samaritan Home. Professor Paul Privat Deschenel, an eminent Frenohtnan, is at present, enquiring into the labour laws and Government enterprises of Australasia. He lias left? Australia for Indut, but will shortly come to New Zealand, to study the conditionexisting hen. The Pipe Band of tie Canterbury Caledonian Society made- its debut on Saturday in connection with the Pioneer Club Athletic sports on Lancaster Park. The Band lias recently received their full uniforms, manufactured locally by Ballantyne and Co. In the lwt of schools mentioned in yestei_av'.<i paper as sending buttonholes to Coker's and Warner's Hotels during raw , week for sale iv aid of the Children's Convalescent Cottage, Miss Gibson's School, Kangiruru, was omitted. A meeting was held at- Motukorora on Thursday to form a branch of the Farmers' Union. "Mr D. Jonea addressed the meeting, which was small owing to the wet evening, but all present signified their intention of joining the Union.

A number of the musical people of Christchurch are tendering a benefit concert in the Canterbury Hall on December sth to Mr Percy Denton. An attractive programme has been prepared, in which Mrs Burns, Miss Jkuxl Graham, and. a number of ©there will take part- Mr Denton also will sing, one of bis numbers being ftccompani-d by the Garrison Band.

Mr W. R. Hnselden, S.M., occupied the Bench at- the Magistrate's Court, yesterday. Judgment by default w«s given in the following cases:—Tlie Cyclopedia Company, Limited (Mr Flesher) v C. D. Gardiner, claim £4 4s; same vS. A. MooreJoues, claim 12s 6d; Wilson and Wood (Mr Leathenl) v Thomas J. Maindonald, claim £1 16s 2d; J. K. Butler, Limited (Mr Harman) v F. X. Shcarsby, claim £5 6s 6d.

Tlie "New Zealand Herald" soys that tue friends and admirers of Mr W. F. Massey, M.H.R., are arranging to entertain him at 'a banquet in Auckland shortly after the close of the session, in recognition of his recent election as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives. Tlie date haa not yet been fixed, .but it will probably be early iv December. It is expected that there will be an attendance of about 120, including Sir William Russell, M.H.R. for Hawke's Bay.

In advocating the teaching of shorthand at the Lincoln District High School, at the formal opening of the school yesterday, Mr H. W. Peryman, chairman of tho Education Board, related that sixty-five yeisrs ago he acquircdr a "smatteriug" of a system of stenography, mit it hud never done him any good. He learned and could write the alpliabet, but could not read it. Conversing after the function with a reporter. Mr Peryman stated that vis wife had learned P'itmah's shorthand when young, and had taught it to her children and grandchildren, and they ÜBed it in correspondence.

One often hear- 1 the phrase "took the part at a moment's notice," but Miei Ada Crossley is probably- the only great singer of the generation who haa really sung under such condition-. it was at the Leeds 'Musical- Festival a. few years ago, for which she ar«d Miss Clara Butt were engaged to share tha contralto music. The opening work was "Elijah," allotted to Miss Btftb, and Miss Crossley had taken her plane in the audience to hear the great work sung by her friend and rival. Everything waa in rsadlness for tlie opening, except that Miss Butt, who had, unfortunately, mistaken the time,, was nowhere to be found. The Conductor, Sir Arthur Sullivan, turned to explain and apologise to the) audience, when his eye alighted on Miss Crossley, whom he beckoned to. tbe platform. She hurriedly took her place, and snng the music to perfection. Sir Arthur, Madaino AlbanJ, and Mr Edward Lloyd ell stepped forward and shook hands with her while the audience cheered her again and again. •

There 'has oeen a very great demand 1 for the pamphlet containing a reprint of tne articles contriboted to 'The Press' by Mr James Alien, M.H.R., to the Sooth Sea Islands, and 'it'ls understood that the issue has almost been exhausted. Many copies were enquired.for by residents in the islands, ana by others interested in them. The official account of the M-pou-rika's trip haa" been published, but no copies have yet reached this city, as far as can be ascertained. The Bill passed by Parliament this session, it is stated, will prevent .trouble with'regard to Cook Island legMation, which prior to the passing of fhy Bill was ultra vires—a matter to whioh Mr Allen drew the attention of the Government.

In the twelfth number ot the First New Zealand Mounted Rifles - Association's "Bulletin," members at the First Contingent will find much to interest them. A racy account of the annual dinner held in this city on October 21st - make* pleasant reading, and the details of tlie business transacted give those who were not present information regarding the operations of the Association. An interesting account of "the cutter," tbe Association's loving cupi will be treasured by those who have had the honour of participating in the ceremonies connected with it. In the notes giving information regarding tne members of th* contingent, their whereabouts and present avocations, there' is mnch to interest and amove. Two amusing arid well-written poetical compositions close an interesting number. I A matter of great importance to those interested in educational matters is i_e allocation of the Parliamentary vote for tlie general maintenance and rebuilding of schools and teachers* residences. The Education 'Committee considered the allocation of the vote, and finding that some North Island districts had been receiving mora than their share, re-allocated the amount;; payable to each district. Taranaki, which* previously received £1750, will receive £1373 this year, and £1631 next year; Wanganui, which previously received £4200, will receive this year £2999, and next year £3535, and Wellington, which previously received £5300, will receive £4098 this year, and £4719 next year. Under the.re-allocation the Canterbury Education districts- will greatly benefit. * Tho North Canterbury district, which hut year received £6300, will receive £725- this year, and £8600 next year, and the South Canterbury district, which received lost year £1900, will this year receive J82034, and next year £2345.

Alfred Symons, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing liquor and goods from the Mount Somen* Hotel, appeared for sentence before Mr Justice Dennieton yesterday. Mr Hunt, who appeared for the accused, applied for probation, and stated that Symons had previously borne a good character. He had been for two or. three years in the Canadian Artillery, and had Bcrved throughout the South 'African war with the Imperial Yeomanry. The man was considered to be of weak intellect, and waa in a state of muddle at the time lie committed the offence. His friends at Home were well off, and restitution would be made. Mr Stringer said the prosecution had been put to considerable expense in bringing the accused over from Australia. His Honour granted" Svmons probation for six months on condition that he would, within three months, pay £25 towards the cost of the prosecution.

The C_ri_tcb_r_- Tramway Board, will meet on Thursday next, at, 4 p.m.

The elections by the various- local bodies of members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board* takes place to-morrow.

Tlie Basin Reserve in Wellington not being available on January Ist for the Amateur Athletio Championship Meeting, the meeting will probably be held on January 9th.

At a meeting of the directors of the Chri*tc_ur__ Caledonian Society on Saturday night, it was decided to affiliate with the Associated Caledonian Societies, whose headquarters are at \Vellington.

Mr Field, the secretary to the Parliamentary Vigilance Committee of the Employers' Association, will deliver an address at a general meeting of the Canterbury Employers' Association, to be held this evening.

Thursday* "Gazette - ' contain* a notification that the Government offices throughout New Zealand will be closed on Monday, November 30th, in celebration of St, Andrew's Day.

An examination of applicants for sections of the Annan settlement will be held at the Lands and Survey Office, Christchnreh, to-day, and to-morrow until four o'clock. Applicants will be examined at Waiau on Thursday.

The son of an American millionaire at present "doing" the colony, reckons that as a result of his own visit he can influ<_co at least twenty friends to visit New Zealand next season.

John Dome, who some days ago escaped from custody at. the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, while awaiting trial, and up to the present had evaded re-capture, was arrested at Eketuhuna, on a charge of theft of jewellery from tlie hotel there.

What about a lawn mower? The grass is growing every day. Morrow, Baswett, and Co.

Black, Beattie and Co. are now showing in their window a okarui-ig a_sortment of ladk-s' underskirts in coloured silk and satin stripe moreens, also a very choice range of whiteSuwlerskirts trimmed with beautiful rich lace at very special prices. 52

It is universally conceded that " Dentol" is a perfect tooth-wash. It preserves the teeth and leaves a deliriously refreshing taste in the mouth. "Dentol" is -approved of by the highest medical authorities. 8880 Mrs Thornton Lees, hair physician and complexion specialist, has tbe latest American methods for restoring and beautifying the hair and skin. Special treatment for baldness. Inglis's Buildings, opposite Freeman's. 21 Highest class modern dentistry, Dr. Black, B.Sc, N.Z. University, D.D.S., United States., Gold and other fillings a specialty. 186 Colombo street (corner Hereford). 61 j Tlie D.I.C. request us to announce to their customers and the public that in execution of cabled and postal orders, they j have just received large shipments of best qualities of carpet* in Brussels, Axminster, Royal Wilton and Tapestry. Also the celebrated makes in inla/d and printed linoleums and floorcloths. The patterns and colourings, which are Very high-class, of latest designs, are confined to the D.I.C. for New Zealand. 18 Jewellery Sale.—Don't miss the chance. Watches, gold rings, muff chains, gold brooches, greenstone goods, clocks, all kinds of plate, and all other classes of jewellery, greatly reduced in price. K. Grieshaber, Jeweller, 155 Colombo street 60 Pianos can bs purchased on the one, two, or three-year hire system from 30 guineas; organs from 17 guineas. Lowest prices. Easiest terms. R. Francis, Tbe Musical Exctiange, 169 Manchester street, Christchurch. 355 Mr Edward Hope, surgeon dentist, has commenced practioe at 45 Hereford street East." Telephone No. 1361. 1481 For the coming holiday season Black, Beattie and Coy. intimate that they have a large stock ot travelling requisites in bortß__it«4t_i, Gladstone bAgs, brief and kit bags, also a large variety of travelling rugs. 64 Fortunes are daily mode by clever inventions. See handbook, how to obtain "Patents" for inventions, free by post from Baldwin and Ray ward. 172 Gloucester street, Chi-rtchurch. A. EL Hart, represemtetive.—(Advt.) _• Herb beer, 8 gallons for 7d, made from o_e bottle of Fletcher's extract of herbs. Corks ls per gross, by bale 94d, green ginger ls per lb, hops 9d per lb, brown sugar 2sd, string 3d and 6d ball.' Fletcher Bros., direct importers, lower Highb street. 2868 If you have ths faintest suspicion that your eyas are not just right, if they bother you. in any- way, it's best to have them examined at once. Do not go to ths average optician or spectacle seller, for he is unable to distinguish between optical defects and diseases, but consult John R. Procter, 180 High street, Christchuroh, who will give you a thorough examination free of charge. 2115