NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12379, 19 December 1905, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

m t On Sunday an. Ashburton angler caught two trout, weighing 141b and 51b, at the mouth of tho Aehburton. Brisbane advices received yesterday by tho local Telegraph Department intimated that the cable- between Puerto Plata and Martinique was interrupted. The arrivals in tho colony during November numbered 3.510, and the departures 1298. The figures for November, 1904, are 3677 and 1193 respectively. Our Dunedin correspondent says the "Star" predicts a suitable readjustment of the Ministry will be effected, probably with the minimum of friction, before the departure of Sir Joseph Ward for the Postal Conference iv Borne in March. . . I

■Tho densest crowd that cvor If • in Cathedral square assembled there* 11 '. election night to watch the lip they were posted by "The Press" pany, and. a flashlight photo woe' tajuupi m&k of the eeene. It has boon EI that tho packed throng consisted f -<rfj|jlll 20,000 people. An engraving of i]£fS»B| photo appears in this week's << Press,' , and it certainly beans out estimate, for men, women, and MlfiN can be seen filling nearly every inch spaco between the Royal Cafe, tho Ifctf*jHjK< Office and tho Cathedral, the outline which is discernible in tho Around the flashlight picture ' portraits of the members of tho and tho leader'of tho Opposition,, i on other pages of tho earn© isaue Uμ' portraits are giwn of tho membati'-iKI of tho new House of Parliament, whicQ*j!*lf liavo been engraved from the very, photographs. As a record number <tf*3j?i#' tho General Elections of 1905 tilj week's issue of "Tho Weekly Press?* ir'r.yF* incomparable- A handtomo gives us a "Press Portrait" of Air Q. Munro, Executive Commissioner of \hi\% |*-' Now Zealand International Exhibitioner*" ¥. In tho Farmer the bubjects dealt witV , x" editorially are "Utilising Second-cW/f 1, Jjandyior Sheep-raising," "Tho . Woofc " : % V Sale," and "Tho Exhibition Home wool market is doall i" Bradford correspondent, and there B'Jlsp I full report of tho local wort | other current new 6 ot iiUerosX?"* }■ Tlie Wellington I>awn V tion has decided to offer f • and January 2nd or and aa.tho da^i^ , % of tho match with the Canterbury Ajs»~sfc | ciation. ■■*'-'$£$£ I" ~ Tho annual picnio of tho Lyttdtni&j& ft Literary and Debating Society wia f yesterday at Quail ltiand. The' pirlijfV' l " |" j numbered about 150, and wero take* ri > ; across to tho ieland by tho John. Andeiv??;. | eon. , ~ § In addition to soveml purebred %i tho steamer Tongariro (eaye owr W«. V ( P& ¥ lington correspondent) brought f* London <a Large consignment of f rian partridges and a number of daagjfy**? s, pigeons, and fowls. Tho j& which total about 150, are coniignou;«»t|;i % Messrs Pyne and 00., Cfaristchurca,;Ssf If About 80 or 90 died on the voyage g> The now organ of, St. Paul's Presibjss|f>* § teriau Churcljwill bo formally opened , ??, | to-night with A recital by Mr Gibbs g dan, tho organist of tho church. , £ programme is a specially attractive , tme.§l|stS including Wely'e "Scene •Bach's "Preludo and Fugue in Q,*£jjslp Minor," Batiste's "Grand Offertcire"ias£(fe D. Minor," and other items. Hbeat&M: U will afford an opportunity of displiyaagXlpL' | the varied stops of the instrument.:,^JfM | During his recent Northern tour itJiW> § inspection, Mr Donne supervised i. carrying out' of a series of experiinenl»(lp£ ? designed to induco.the sleeping m<aM&r§r|p % Wairaangu . geyser, v to wako from I i slumber, which has now lasted t<rt?VHoJffl& I a year. Tho experiments, howewailS 1 (says our Wellington oorrospobdeatV/)K 1 were not successful. Mr Doane'e ,owslP 1 opinion is that the geyeer basin bts'Wttw!! $ fiiied up withi hundreds of ton* of rilfcfSf- I thrown up at the timo of fho I eruption, and he-thinks there wUIakPI 1 no good results until the basin Jug beeemt | cleaned out. , - - B Taking advantage of the holiday &Jl& ! I terd&y afternoon the Fire BrigadeZiaW I charge of Superintendent SmitL v ini&'#l£ 1 a test of.tho newly-installed higIMSS | sure water supply at SydcntamXlSniPfb I lines were laid on, the main 1 park, and although tho preseure=»r»i»lti| simply from 4he tank, the three jets on a telescope ladder rted&ds4@»t 110 ft, and the other two a After six o'clock at night, works -are closed,' tho -pressure course, practically unlimited. teet proved moat eatififactory.' watched ■ with' • interest by a ■gafWerirtß of tho publics ,-^^^ A meetine of tho Council 'of&Sjjfw North - Canterbury Publio , Amateur Athletic Association V,tf«sfe ]iold on Saturday ' last, " Mr Majno being in the chair:,: CbMJMKiP' tion of rogulatione dealina age limit of boys in the petition wns deforrod till iiext^iii^tfSli 1 ing. The Pioneer Athletic' CluV, Vts%M regarding tho formation of, a 7 ;jaawi|lPj branoh, and asking the Council , fortlfieS?!! nesistanco. It 'wae decided "to t)toße' , question Wore a general meetuijj called in February next. It w*a;«4jtWyj to iosue printed' forms to "aU'r«t»ipliMfM giving niformotion to children eetowhitp|sw coixtitutcs a profcesiojial. ■'■/ -V-^viJ^KB 1 At. tho last niceting of tho b<S Trades and Labour Comtilp : l)fc'Wlmi/m Morten Anderson and 3(Sinvbg^'^' l dressed the members on Uie quefttiogof>K9tho Consumnlion : Sanatorium.^ v '4>r4g« Jennings said (hot if tbo Modioli eociabioii could only get the.ecnwl-'efcik'Mw; dren to contribute Id per niovtliJfWtPMS next winter, they would ficient money to eomploto their sdwßSKtMw' Tho Council accorded a hearty;. Ilhanks to tho doctors, and it cided h> comrounioato, with;' $*fjti® !|V AfHliaited and unaffiliated S their practical support for tho proptp*i| 9 Sanatorium. Tlio president •nd'.eeeW'g w taries were instructed to- drear |w circular letter with subscription l&srJ3§i||E taohed, to bo forwaixled to the UniaH.% |X ' Sir Joseph Ward,* in, the ,«Wtti!| *m M speech at tho Letter Carriers' *diajwjp*|| Wm Si^turdaj'evening (cays our announced | ■jvithin tho last few days, had intim* Cf£ I tin . agreea'blencfie to. accept, froil) 15th of this month, the pcdUonfot-JwSl g charging Otters At the «ite 'of>-f%tM nimble penny; He sincerely hoped v i»?]i|| before ;rery, Jong other countrioe, yfomiM % <a!«o come within tho zono of the One of the strongest reasons 4 countries 'had for not adopting-, tern was because "they considered \ would add to the commerce of thel«es,i "■ JUh epeaJring race.' They had ii*3»Bvm preenon that, with equal fecilitiw/fito'jff" Jlntisber would get ahead it was, therefore, desirable. to ; " operation the system of pence, or twopence halfpenny, In■ <h«M belief that it would keep'"' te4#' hack. "But," «Ud Sir mg m the world can keep us back.*''4#j Among tho politiciane retiriue ti& : W, year, states the "Otego Daily are some who hero given, many JMHRffi of eervjco to tho country. Mr JMWi:.We Xhomion, Clutha, who dad not mdetSWgm .elechon, was returned for nine P*r|»*|m« ■mente, and gave his attendance em,oone. W. R. Rweell, whoiweS* defeated for Hawko'e Bay, wae ehcfi&imM for rane Parliamente, and had ittHMUI 32 sessjons. Mr.W. C. Buchanan,' rrh*S.mm has given place to Mr Horneby for raropa, had seen seven Parliament*<*«®B Borved for 25 seeeiona. Mr Joha Dntniffi#lH who was defeated by Mr Irard hnston, North,, was dlected for fMti&3§ Parliaincnte and attentled 12 Mr F. W. Lang, who lost the Waint»? scat, four Parliamente and 13 Mr A. D. Willis, who was defeated* Mr Hogan for Wangamn, threo irente and nine oceeioßfl; and JJr'^^P-v E. Taylor, two Parliaments and Rtesiora. The Right Hon. R. J. Be£Js| ! &' don has been elected, for 10 n ents end has seen 31 eeeeione, - Hon. T. Y. Duncan nine and 28 ecesiow, tho Hon. Sir J. &$M Ward and the Hon. J. Carroll. Parliaments and 21 scHWone, tho W. Hnll-Jorucw eeven Parliamentfl 18 sessions, tho Hon. C. H. Mills «*&§s» Parliaments and 17 eensione, and Hon. Mr M'Gowan six Patiiamcnte 14 seraione. The Hon. Sir W. Steward has the "record," having ' )C^ elected for 10 Parliaments and for 33 sessions. Bir WalHam Steward j m|« and Mr J. W. Thomeon entered tbei|j|« House in 1871, Sir William 1876, Mr Seddon in 1870, apA Mr can and Mr Buchanan in 1882. ".r-»MB

A recount of the votes oast nt tho recent local option poll for Kaiapai will ho mado on Friday before Mr \ . C». Day, S.M. \t Anhburtmi yesterday, before Mr R* Alcorn, J. P., James Cook pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and 'was fined 20b, in default 48 hours' imprisonment. Sports were held yesterday at Kairaki near tho bar of the Waimakariri, awlVcio witnessed by a largo number c f" visitors who arrived both by tho road and the river. Kor the Seftcn-Adiley Drainage- DL-v- ------„ tr ; c t Board, of fivo members, Messrs J. flank*. Jim- W. Hayes, M. Peach, j. KolxTtwn, T. Siitton, V. J. j Wyllio, and T. Wyllio have been nominated- Tho election takes place on Friday. " TVentv-one pigeons sent to Wellington ,n Thursday woie liberated at khandaliU at 1 22Vin. on Katurcay. len ot 8J« roach-d Dunedin at, a.40 p.m. en Liturclav. thus <!oing a ujsumce of 3 ( J.> milfe in" H» ho'"* 20 m>> l,lttfi ' a rc ' corU ' foi Wellin«ton-DunMlin. efternoon n party of voliin♦<vi oOicer*. nioctly visitors trom hoiith Canterbury, wore shown over I'ort J<>rl,v .Major t'<Kjp(-r and some J-yttel-ton Messrs Hay Br«., of ■ Charteii.i B-'y, kirld| y le ! ,b tno P**}* their motor launch Tβ "Whera to take them to and from the fort. The work of iiwtallins tho telephono ecrvice between AehLurton and Doric, - vi-. Klgin, Waknnui, Seaviow, Seafield, anil Kylo, will bo put in hand Rhortly. •A Mim*Hi'nciont to cover half the estimated 1»« on tho first yearns working cf tho line has Ik-cu nutscrilxrd by tlw jesich'nte of the interested, and Jias lx;en deweited with tho Aehburtcii . . County Council. An exhibition of manual and technical work done by tho pupils of the Jiv and technical schools in the Wanganui Education Board's distnet was ■mieiwd at Wanganm yesterday, about . 15W) children from all parts of tho distort bring prowrtit. The citizens aro • billeting between 300 and 400 children. At Kftiapoi yesterday, before Moesrs 0 H. Blackwcll and C. Hansen, J.I .s, o'first, offender for inebriety was imed 5s and costs. In an eussaujt case be- . Uwn two old men, J. Maddocke (Mr Pepprill) v C. Howard, the Bench had .'only the evidence of the parties, which WT.S co confliobing tlnat it was decided to dismiss tho information. Tho Ashburton Mounted Rifles paraded and attended Divine eervioe at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday evening. 'They afterwards returned and camped for the night on tho Ashburton Show Giotmdis. Two daylight parades were imt in on Monday, and in tho afterI ' noon a very successful programme of military sports was gone through. The company was under tho command ot 1 Captain Studholmo, Lieutenant G. Hardy being ako present. An important sale of town properties took place in Dannevirko on Saturday, ■ when 38 sections were offered by Mr ' Henry Carlson, every section being sold' at figures considerably in excess of the owner's reserve, the sum realised being ' £1763. The sale marks a great advance - in the value of town property (says a Press Aesooiation telegram), and is a substantial evidence, of the progress Dnnnevirko is making. Tho December numbor of itho "Christ's College Register," which has just been issued, contains ft number ot articles 1 interesting to those who are, or have been, connected with the school. A 1 report is given of the meeting called to consider the now building scheme, the Navy League prize essay is incorporated in the number, and a generous amount of space is given to fives, eports, cadets, football, end cricket. The,,isI j silo contains a portrait of Mr W. D. ' Andrews, who has resigned his position on the teaching staff, and a very fine re--1 production of tho memorial tablet recently placed in the chapel to the Old ' Boys who Fell in South Africa. At a meeting of the Waiau District ISottlers , , Association on Saturday, Mr I;. Grant,, vice-president being in the 'chair, it was reeolved to write to tho Government, "expressing surprise that tho Government luvd refused the offer - of on Amuri syndicate to construct the Culverden-Waiau section of tho north ,'. Kno of railway, finding the money at 4 .per cent., as it is generally considered that the lino when mado would return a , rato of interest that would compare fay- , r ourably with any other line in the province." And further stating that "the r 6ettlere "are of opinion , that tho lino - should bo pushed on as soon as possible." A grand promenade concert and military entertainment were given in - <ho King Edward Barracks last evening, when the programme provided was a good one, and the attendance fair. It , is intended to hold theso entertainments periodically, with a view to popularising , the drillahed as a sports ground, and , r with that object to provide better eeat- • ing accommodation and better lighting, whioh will materially add to tho comJort of tho public. A good exhibition of the Loyd-Lindaay competition was given By members of tho Canterbury Mounted \ltiflee, and a detachment of the E Battery with a 15-pounder gun and six ■ iiorses went through some field manasu--1 vros, which were executed very smartly -and well. The Victoria Cross race Proved interesting, and was won by ■ 'JUeutenant Barker, of tho Canterbury 1 Counted Rifles after a close contest. ': ln« same corps were also victors, after , flard struggles, in a tug of war on - Jj™ 6 and k iho wrestling on ■ meetilJ 2 of the Ad- - uingbon School Committee there were ' ff^ ,l^.** J - Spmer (cheirman), - xi ?' Bβ", Burns, Clarke (secretary) - Maovhire, and J. Dowie. It was decided to oloee the echool on December 21st nna re-open on January 29th. Tho . J«dgmg of tho garden plots was ar» -ranged to take place on Thursday, and ■ the presentation of priree, at which tho parents aro asked to bo present was fixed for tho eaine day. The head master reported that tho •" recent entertainment netted £6 15p and a hearty voto of thanks was corded tho teachers for their able assistenco, and to the pupile of the school. Ine Bath Committee were instructed to provide seating accommodation in the wtli. The additions to tho infant , school wero reported to be progressing and it will bo ready by tho tdmo the Khool re-opens. Tho head master's report showed that the number on tSio 3x>ll was 622. i with an average attendance of 478, end l< that tho quarterly examination was be--4 mg held. It was decided to effect ) "mo repairs to tho school during the «' flondays. Accounts amounting to £8 -were passed for payment. Tho Board . forwarded a voucher for £7 10s on ec- ) count of tho olementary ogricultural SSf; ! n< L £7 gnan J towards improve- , m«nts to tho £ round and tree-pianting. ■ Mrs Gower-Burns and Mrs Ernest Uarber, two Canterbury vocalists, were very successful at tho concert of the Wolhugton Musical Uuion on Friday, ■uoth vera heard to advantage in tho AtbaJre.' and Mre Burns efeo "v 6 « ol >i.'rto tii die Adoro." The • ->ew Zealand Times" says:—"The .. mueio quite euited her light 60 prano voice, and her phrasing waa that of an intellectual vocalkt. Runs, shakes, trills, and tho many other embellish- , mente with which this fine aria abounds t *ere g lV en out with a clearness, distinct- ' n «? and generally pleasurable effort ' Much raised the audience ton pitch ap- /. proaching enthusiasm. Responding to /_ the inevitable 'hie,' Mrs Burn* eang -: «aii«-6 popular 'Ring. Sweet Bird.' anu ' * V^ m met with P la,ldit f-" Barbsr j* run been engaged to sing th<« contralto 7. sSl°f ln tn « "iioeaiah" in Wellington at •t Cariitmie.

About £4000 is still wanted to enable a start to be made with tho building 01 tho Anglican Cathedral in Dunedin. Pontifical Requiem for the Jate Dean Foley will bo heid in the Pro-Cathedral to-morrow at 10.30. The interment will' take place at Temuka .on Thursday. An Upper Clutlia Railway League has bwn constituted at Cromwell, with the object of bringing pressure to bear to carry out the construction of tho Otago Central Railway to Hawea. A sitting of tho Lyttelton Police Court wan held before *Capt. Marciel, J. P.. yesterday. A first offender was convicted of drunken ncee, and diecharged with a caution. Tho Now Zealand Portland Cement Co.'s report, says a Dunedin telegram, eh'owe a profit for tho year of £7297 (ie 4d, and propose*? to pay a 7 per cent, dividend, absorbing £2100. Tho balance lof the profit and loss, except £876 19e 2d, wilfba carried fonvard. Lionel Terry, tho eelf-accufied murderer of a Chinaman in Haining etreet, i for wliich crime he wne sentenced to death, was informed fctojes a Wellington message, that the ecntenco was commuted to imprisonment for life. He showed no concern at tho intimation. Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., held a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday to deal with the case of a little girl who was living with a. person deemed to be en habitual drunkard. Detective j Mitchell said the house was in a disgusting condition, end unfit for the child to live in. The child was committed to the Receiving Home, to be brought up in the Presbyterian faith. Dr. W. J. Anderson, LL.D., Inspector of Schools for North Canterbury, has been appointed to tho newly created 'pcx-itioii of Aeeistant-liep-c crof Sciio I*. The work of tho new - otfieo will l>o Chiefly the inspection of secondary schools, district high fchooLs, ana other institutions which are subject to the inspection of the Education Department, tho drawing up of technical and other regulations, classification and registration of teachers, and the conduct ot examinations. ■ Cylindrine oil is what you need for harvesting machinery. It is the best you can get* Morrow, Ba%ett and Co. Christmas Hiams.->—Wo go or/, better than tho Farmers' Co-op, or *ny other co-op. Our price for first prize Christmas hams is now reduced to Gd per Mi. No higher price. Every ham has been passed by the Government inspector. Over 1000 sold last week, and we »till have a splendid selection in all eizes. John Hall and Co., the cheapest and beet stores for groceries, provisions, crockery, etc., Clock Tower, Christchurch. ,6 Presents for Christmas just landed. Ladies/ companions 4s lid, 7s 6d, 10s Gd; chain purses Is 6d, Is lid, 2s lid; hand mirrors 4s 6d, 5s 6d; dressing cases 12s 6d, 15s, 21s; chain bags 3s 6d, 4s Gd, 5s 6d; fancy needle oases 9d. Is, Is 6d, Is lid; new motto handkerchiefs 3id, embroidered hendkerchiefe, perfumes, gloves, etc.; selected Christmas cards with envelopes 6d, 9d, Is, Is Gd per box; post cards, large assortment, 'black and white Id, coloured 2d; comic post cards Id and 2d. Inspection invited. Beath and Co., Ltd., Cashel street. 22 At Blaok, Beattie's great bargains are in evidence. Dainty French, muslin 2s'3d, ndw Is yard: ladies' fancy straw hate 6s 6d to 10a Gd, for Iβ each; caehraere hose Is 9d for Is; pair collars and collarettes 3s 3d to 6a lid, for Iβ 6d to 2s lid each: coloured oraah skirts 10s Gd for us lid each. 16 People in search of suitable presents will find some sensible suggestions in Messrs Graham, Wilson, ana Smellie's advertisement, which appears in another column of this issue. The goods they advertise should make most acceptable gifts. 5 The great number who visited the establishment of Black, Beattie and Co. this week is. sufficient proof that the reputation this firm holds for value is being more than maintained. Special purchase lines in every department at I half usual prices. 15 We are giving the best value in bicycles ever offered in Christchuroh. Prices from £11 to £15 16s. Genuine English-built B.S.A. bicycles £12 10s. Repairs unequalled in quality at moderate prices. Boyd and Son, 191 Gloucester street, Christohurch. 6 Strahge's had a tremendously busy day again on Saturday, the special holiday attractions drawing crowds of visitors. Sfarange'B are now offering the most extraordinary bargains in all departments, quantities of fashionable goods being sacrificed at half and under Half their usual prices. In addition to this, Strange's grand Christmas' Toy Bazaar and Fancy Fair appeals to all visitors, for it possesses wonderful attractions of its own. Hero may bo found thousands upon thousands of toys and gift goods (real novelties) at all prices, ana here may be seen (free of charge), Alma, the famous conjurer, late of tho Magic Kettle Co., who gives sleight-of-hand entertainments at intervals during each afternoon. Strange's want all tine children to come and see Alma. The entrance to the Toy Bazaar is by the new grand stairway, via the Dress Department. - 29 Father Christmas at the D.I.C. Ie the central attraction. His levee an Saturday was attended by an, enormous and continuous stream of Jiis young friends from all parts of Canterbury. 19 Balloons used in war. says Lord Roberts, are great. Balloons used as Christmas and New Year presents aro great says ''Little Jim," Tho Boot Man. Every customer spending over Is gets a large balloon or calendar free, for this year only. 8 Henry Hughes, the Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Office, 183 Hereford street, Christchurch. 39 Engine-owners and farmers are reminded lubrication is the most essential with machinery. Guaranteed good oils are obtained at H. McCleiiand'e. 224 Cashel Street. 9 Mrs Scott, Waltham road, Sydenham, has suSered from Asthma for many years, and tried many so-called cures, but Kurasma is the best; it gives relief at once. Sold by all chemists, 3s per bottle. Prepared by Kirk, chemist, Sydenham. ~ 5460 Fletcher Bros. Big reduction. Sale prices. Dinner-sets 17s lid now 15s Ud. Tea-sets 9s 9d now 7s lid. Bedroom eets 13s 9d now 11s 9d. Splendid value. See window. Oddments to sots lat lowest prices. Hardware, cutlery, and lainpwaro at Fletcher Bros., Crockery Importers, Lower High etreot. 24 It you hare the taintest suspicion thai your eyes are not just right, if 1 they bother you in any way, it's best to havo them examined at ouce. Do not go to the average optician or spectacle eeller, for he is unable to distinguish between optical defects and diseases, but consult John R. Proctor, 180 High street, Christohurcb, who will give you a thorough examination frco of charee. 2145 Another gold medal awarded the I famous "Singer" motor cycle. The 1 universal best of all. O-atee, Lowry and Co., &-Jo agents. 5