NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11751, 27 November 1903, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Woolston Band played on tho Victoria square Rotunda laet night, when tin re was a large gathering of tlio public.

Mr F. J. Board ban been, elected to th* Samaritan Home Trustees to represent the Ashburton Uountv Council.

Detective Ward arrested a man last night upon a charge of forging an order at Kahuna, and Constable, Morgan took in custody anotlK-r lium who is aiiegvd to hive committed a eerious assault at .St. Albans.

At Governors Bay yesterday the Lincoln and Su.r:ngvton Friendly Socst-ties held a picnic. Ts*e jany, numbering about 220. inuluuing the Lincoln Brass Band, were \aken to the Bay by the s.s. Purau. and travelled on the railway by a special traiu.

Air Ryan, of Wanganui (father of the lute Mr David Ryan J and some of his friends visited the Linwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon to se,> the monument erected to the memory of his son by his old associates.

The yacht Kia Ora, left Gl'borne yetterday afternoon. Though Mr Buekeridga intimated to the Customs that he was leaving for Wellington, the general impression is that he is sailing direct for London.

The Collector of Custom* has been advised that copies of the Preferential and Reciprocal Trade Act may be obtained by persons interested from the Government Printer, Wellington. The cost is sixpence a copy. -*-

An entirely novel feature was introduced in connection with the bazaar in St. Michael's schoolroom yesterday. Mr Adams assisted the cause by taking parties for rides round the city in his motor csr, at a charge of sixpence a ride. The car was well patronised for two hours' continuously m the afternoon, and the fares madd a considerable accession to the ordinary takings of the bazaar.

Ah the passenger station building at Kaiapoi is nearly finished, work is to be commenced in liking and removing the goods shed, which is to be ready for the next harvest. Extensive alterations have been made to the sidings, and trains of considerable length will in future pass each other at this station.

Mr H. Ithind. formerly of Lyttelton, writes from Durban that Pollard's Opera Company played to full house* there, though the scenery for "Djin Djiu" was destroyed by a Are. At a meeting of the New Zealanders' Association it was decided to go in a body to the theatre and patronise the company.

The Government have appointed Mr A. B. Anderson to supervise the construction of tiie new railwuy *»tution at Dunedin. Mr Anderson will take up his new duties immediately after the New Year, when work will be pushed vigorously ahead. He acted as clerk, of the works at the erection of the railway office*} in Wellington.

A street fish hawker's place of business came to grief in Cathedral square yesterday afternoon. The conveyance, on which was displayed a large and varied stock of fish, was roofed over, and one side covered in with canvas. A strong nor'-easterly gust completely overturned the vehicle, and the hawker's stock was strewn over the roadway.

A poll of burgesses wa* taken at Akaroa on Wednesday upon a proposal of the Borough (Council to borrow £2700 to provide electricity for street and private lighting. 'Twentjr persons voted for tho proposal and 59 "against it, the proposal being therefore rejected. It is probable that tho Council will at an early date consider a scheme- of street lighting.

Letters received from the Antarctic relief ohip Morning state that all on board were well at Hobart, and eagerly awaiting tho order to sail for the Discovery. It is stated that the Terra Nova compares very unfavourably with the Morning in the matter of comfort. Her crew are on Navy rations, much inferior fo those issued to the Morning's men. Fortunately for the latter they succeeded in securing a continuance of the arrangements made with the Geographical Society.

The theory of vibration, illustrated by Blackburn's pendulum and other interesting appliances, formed the subject of Professor Bickerton's lecture tte at his summer school, Wainoni, yesterday. A unique tea* ture of the Professor's methods is that he suits his subject to the..withes of his audience. If they desire serious scientific information, it is iiriparted; if they prefer lighter knowledge, and an introduction to scientific novelties, containing more amusement than Instruction, be is ready to meet their' wishes.

At the Old Age Pensions' Court yesterday, Mr W. B. Haselden granted six new claims at £18, one at £16, one'at £13, and one at £6. One application was granted subject to assessment of the claimant's life interest in property, another was granted subject to proof of age, and two claims were adjourned. Of renewals, thirty-nine were granted at £18, one at £17, one at £16, four at £15, four at £14, two at £12, one at £10, one at £3, one application was refused, and two were adjourned.

As numbers of cards are being posted without being sufficiently open at the ends, the Post Office authorities wish to draw the attention of the public to the genwal book post regulation, vix.:—lf an envelope be used, it must be entirely ©pea at one end, or the flap turned inside. Small slits cut in the ends of closed envelopes are not regarded as leaving a packet open for inspection. For tbe greater security of the contents, however, it may be hid at the ends with string, but the string must be easy to unfasten.

Messrs Runciman and Co., the leading merchants and station agents in Buenos Ayres, have written to Mr Leonard Tripp, Wellington (says the "Post"), Informing him that they have instructed the manager of one of their sheep and cattle rune to collect the eggs of the South American grouse and hatch the birds in confinement, with a view of presenting the birds to the Wellington Acclimatisation Society. These birds are said to be harmless, and give great sport When put up by a dog they rise straight up in the air. The experiment of introducing these birds into the colony will be watched with great interest, as hitherto neither tiie grouse or partridge have thrived in the colony.

Judgment was given for the plaintiffs by default in the following undefended' civil cases at the Magistrate's Court yesterday: —W. Strange and Co. (Mr 'Flesber) v T. Smith, £1 5s 6d; same v H. Taylor, £9 14s Id; same v Mrs leabel Simpson, £2 19s 6d; came v J. C. Isberwood, £6; Margaret Pareons v R. C. M. Kerr, £1 6s. In the disputed ca*e, Working Men's Cooperative Society (Mr Widdowson) v Francis Herbert (Mr Izard), the claim, amounting to £11 2s 4d, was in regard to certain goods supplied. There was no dispute as to delivery. The defendant admitted indebte<lne.'<s to some extent, hut maintained tliat the rest of the goods had been paid for. Archibald Stevens, who was said to have receipted payments for the Society, picked out from tho receipts produced by tbe defendant a number which bore hsa initials bat which he stated were not in his liandwriting. The amounts of the disputed receipts totalled £4 14s lid. His Worship gave judgment for the amount claimed, the sum last-mentioned, for which the plaintiff was non-*uited, and directed that the exhibits should remain in Court till further orders. Whether further Eroceedings would be taken remained to o eeen. The, plaintiffs could bring a subsequent action for recovery of the £4 4s lid if they could obtain further evidence.

J. H. W. Swale, who was adjudged a bankrupt a few days ago, was arrested by Detective Mitchell last, night upon a charge of fraudulently disposing of his property.

Tba- Dunedin Amateur Athletic- Association has decided thai; the control of amateur cycling by the N*w Zealand Association was outside the jurisdiction of the athletic clubs, and that no action should be taken.

The Ota go Education Board has decided, as thirteen pupil teaohera will be thrown out of employment owing to the falling off in attendance, and also aa the aalariea of pupil teachers are being given to second assistants, not to hold a pupil teachers' examination this year.

When Mire Ada Crowley arrived a-t Lyttelton on Wednesday she'wa* met by the Mayor, Mr W. RadcMe, and Miss Radcliffe, who accompanied her to the Tarawera. Tiie great singer was cheered by the peoplo on the wharf, who scrambled to secure flowers from her bouquet. At a meeting of the Canterbury Trade? and labour Council. Mr .1. A. Hooper (President) in tiie chair, Mr Barr was elieted Vice-President, in place of Mr G. Whitney, resigned. The following resolution whs carried nnanimou«ly;--"That i..ts Council'«-nters an'emphatic protest agaiiivi rb.< action uf the Legislative Council in air-iin burking t!ie expressed will of the repirsei.tat.ivrs of the people, by refusing to pass tiie Rrferenduni Bill, and urges tl:e Government to take steps to abolish tho Council."

Polite Court business yesterday was conducted by Messrs X. K. Bowdwn. W. 1. Ballings-r, and S. P. Andrews, J.P.s P<?njuuiin Taggart, Hi years* of age, was sent to prison for fourteen days for drunkennvfcs having been previously convicted several times recently. An old age pensioner, who appeared for the first- time, was fined Ss and costs, and John Friend and Clara Hnll were each mulcted in the amount of 10s and costs. In a case iv which Julius Koeiiig (Mr Byrne) was charged with stealing, and attempting to cash, a cheque for £14, the property of P. I). Kerteven, Chief -Detective Clirystal asked for a remand till to-morrow. Mr Bvrne asked that moderate bail should be allowed. The accused, he said, had for soma years bwn clerk to a t/nristclmreh legal firm, and there waa no danger of his going away. The remand was granted, ■and hail allowed, the accused iv £50, and one surety of £50.

One Canterbury resident, at least, will have good reason to remember Carnival week of this year. His narrow escape from a fatal accident on the ruilway line between Cliristchurch and Addington will kerp that time green in his memory. It appears that n farmer journeying by one of the branch lino trains, in changing from one carriage to the next one, disdaining the use of the bridges provided, attempted to cross by catching hold of the iron supports on the platforms of the two caw. He failed to catch the other carriage, and fell on his face on the line, the fall stunning him utid rendering him unconscious. He lay partly on the second line of rails, and as a down train was approaching, he was in great danger of being run over. Fortunately his fall waa seen, and a man who was in the vicinity of the Durham street crossing pulled him off the line. Tiie railway authorities were communicated with, and medical assistance obtained. - The rescuer recognised the man, and on his advice ho was removed to his eon's residence. Here an unexpected development occurred. Owing probaldy to some family quarrel the inmates would not receive the injured man, or allow his Tfroupds to be dressed, and he was removed to the Hospital. At that, institution it was found that he had nut sustained any micros injury, end lie waa sooa able to resume his interrupted journey. As noon as the accident waa reported, the railway Authorities ascertained that all the bridges on the train on which he was travelling when, the. mishap occurred w«r» ia good order, and that there was no necessity for him adopting the means lie did of attempting to pass from one carriage to anoth.tr.

The patent egg traya will again be on view ut Christchurch Meat Company's poultry depot on Saturday, Tuam street, jboju't mi«* thia opportunity." 4498 No vehicle on the market is mops popular than tlw easy running Daisy Road Cart. Prio»,£ia 10a. Morrow, Basset* and Co. 6 Recent property sales.—Mr Victor Harris report* having recently sold the following properties?—On behalf of Mr Pesroe, hU farm of 286 acrea at Greendale, to Mr Matheson. On account Mr J. Smith, Broddiklds, his farm of 30 acres, with house cud outbuildings, to Mrs Robinson. On behalf of Mr Wm. Ellis, his farm of 100 acres at Springston, to Mr E. Dufnell. On behalf of Mr A. Parish, his farm of 421 acres at Charing Cross, to Mr D, Q. Webster. On behalf of Mr W. B«*et.t, his property at Dudly Creek, of about 6 acres, and house and outbuilding*. On behalf of Mr W. Powers, his property nt Lower Riccarton, to Mr A. Bailey. On behalf of Mr Ham Win, a building -section oi about 1 acre at Sydenham. . And on beJ half of Mr Duff all, his residential wet ion of about 2i acres,' at Qclwyh sircet^^deri 4 ham- All at satisfactory prices.* ."' 4493

Mrs Thornton Lees, hair physician and complexion specialist, has the latest American methods for restoring and beautifying the hair and skin. Special treatment for baldness. InghVs Buildings, opposite Freeman's. 21

Highest class modern dentistry, Dr. Black, B.Sc, N.Z. University, D.D.8., United States., Gold and other fillings a specialty. 186 Colombo street (corner Hereford). 61

The DI.C. request us to announce to their customers and the public that in execution of cabled and postal orders, they have just received large shipments of best qualities of carpet* in Brussels, Axminster, Royal Wilton and Tapestry. Abo the celebrated makes in inlaid and printed linoleums and floorcloths. The patterns and colourings, which are very high-class, of latest designs, are confined to tho D.1.0. for New Zealand. 18

Pianos can be purchased on the one, two, or three-year hire system from 30 guineas; organs from 17 guineas. Loweit price*. Easiest terms. R. Francis, The Musical Exciiang*, 159 Manchester street, Christchurch. 28

Mr Edward Hope, surgeon dentiit, has commenced practice at 46 Hereford street East. Telephone No. 1561. 1481

For the coming holiday season Black, Beattie and Coy. intimate that they have a large stock of travelling requisites In portmanteaus, Gladstone bags, brief and kit bags, also a large variety of travelling rugs. 64 Black, Beattie and Co. are now showing in their window a charming assortment of ladies' underskirts in coloured silk and satin stripe moreens, also a very choice range of white underskirts trimmed with beautiful rich lace at very special prices. 52

It is universally conceded that " Dentol" 's a perfect tooth-wash. It preserves the teeth and leave* a delicionsly refreshing taste in the mouth. "Dentol" is ap. proved of by the highest medical authorities. 8880 Jewellery Sale.—Don't miss tho chance. Watches, gold rings, muff chains, gold brooches, greenstone goods, clocks, all kinds of plate, and all other clasres of jewellery, greatly reduced in price. K. Grieshsber, Jeweller, 155 Colombo street 60

Sheep nettings, centre strand, from 2Jd yd; pig netting, 2ft, 2Jd; fowl netting, 3ft, ljd; above prices all 100 yd coil. Fowl tutting, lOyas 2n sd, 20yds 4» 3d, chicken and bird netting, also strongest netting for fence* In stock. Black and galvanised wire, hog, barb, staples, lacing wire. Our prices defy competition. Fletcher Bros., lower High street. 2868