NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12444, 6 March 1906, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho departure to-day of a direct steamer for London gives an opportunity to despatch newspapers at tho penny postage rate. No better means of furthering tho" Exhibition could bo found at present than circulating tho current "Weekly Press," "which" haa a picture of tho Exhibition building towers seen abovo tho roofs and trees of Christchurch, and giving in a most striking,way an idea of the great 6i_e building »to be. Another Jivo subject is troated liberally as to space and with most handsome effect—the Squadron Regatta, which was held at Lyttelton. The fleet of boats and the scenes incidental to the starting and tho finishing of tho races make bright and lively pictures. • The annual meeting of the South Island Rifle Association, at the Redcliffs range is recorded in a page of engravings, and views from farther afield give the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Sports, tho .opening of the new abattoir at Westport, scenes on the track of the North Island Main Trunk Railway, and a picture'of Auckland. Prominent among the literary contents is an article by Arthur C. Benson, entitled "A Classical Education," which is described as "the most damning indictment of tho English so-called classical education for boys that has ever been penned." Thero are also five uncommonly good short' stories. In "The Farmer" will be found interesting and instructive editorial notes on "The Frozen Meat Trade," "Ryeland Sheep," "The Butter Market," and "Milking by Machinery." Those who think of going in' for Ryeland sheep will find a letter from Mr W. Hay, of Timaru, of some value to them. There are full | reports of the general meeting of the } Christchurch Meat Company and of the Annual Conference of the South Island Dairy Association. The tone, of the store sheep market can be well gauged from the reports of the Amuri sheep fair and the Hawarden sale. Farm topics and stock notes occupy the usual space, and will repay .perusal. One of the most important items of news in "The Far-nor" is an account of the Hutchinson milking machine, a New Zealand invention that'will no doubt have a considerable influence upon the dairy industry iax the colony. A' man was arrested last night by Constable McCormack on' a charge of theft. It is stated that a Blenheim merchant broko the record recently by purchasing 22,000 sacks of barley in eight days, for the Australian market. '- ' - .On Sunday afternoon a burglar entered tho office of Bignall,'; ; solicitor, situated\ in ' the Squ*j&£ Palmerston North,' and remoyea.'—w worth of plate, and £9 in money.'' [ A boat landing stage has been- lately erected by tbe .Kaiapoi Harbour Board near the traffic bridge.. The, Board is advertising its intention to apply to i havo other . wharfage accommodation granted by the' Marino Department.-'' A Press Association message from Taihape states that the men employed by tho Rancitikei County Council in unloading-, shingle from the railway trucks, are out on strike. Work on the roads is suspended, and the teams are idle. Tho men are receiving 8s a day,' and havo struck for 9s. ' > | The following clause was included! in I tho report of tho committee on Temperance and Morals, which we.i «übrmtted to tho Methodist Conference" at Dunedin yesterday :—"There k much disregard of Sunday, as a day of rest unAdevotion. The volunteer authorities are frequent offenders in this respect. Wo must KeaJously preserve the day, i and resist anything that would tend to i ita secularisation."

An Auckland Press AmocwtionUelegram Rt*te« that tho Premier, through tbo Governor, has been.in ©ommunication with tho Secretary of State for tho V-o'onies and High 'Oommissiohor for tbe Western Pacific, and Ins received art nasuranco- that the rights of Jiis Majeoty the King in Fanning Island and "Washington Island are not in dancer, and that a ,misconception lias arwen owing to the' wording of the advertisement notifying that tnesa i-lands Vcro for fjale. ■_ . ■. __' At'tbo Sockburn abattoir the following a-imafe wore slaughtered during Fobruary .--Cattle, 775' (condemned, 8),; frheep, 5976 (condetnnod. 0); lambi, 1631 j pigs, 577 (condemned, 1)- calvesy 220 (condemned, 1). From AugiMt 19fh, 1903, when the abattoir, waa openod, till February 28th, 1906, thefollowing animals wore slaughtered :-~ Cattle, 23,182 (condemned. 202); sheep, 202,007 (condemned, 163); laroba, 28,610 (condemned, 5); pigs, 15.010 (condemned, 60) ; calves, CG3O (condemned, 9). Tho total amount received was £7743 2s.

• A meeting waa held yesterday to oonMCfcr tho question of raising £300 for the.purpose of equipping the Garrison Band with instruments up to the proper ftandard of a first-class military band. It is specially desired to improve the band's equipment in view of tho Exhibition. Mr Charlewood occupied the chair. It was resolved that an appeal should Iks mado to the public for sub»criptions ' and. several donations wero announced. The following were appointed o. committee to carry out the details •of .the appeal:—The Mayor, Colonels Bauchop and Jowsey, Messrs Richardson, R. C. Bishop, A. Kaye, A. Ferguson, J. J. Dougall; McGeo, J. .Taniicson, H. Hobday, W. T..Charle--vvpod, G. R. Hart, and A. J. Morton, with power- to add to their number. A sub-committee was appointed to draft a circular letter making the appeal.

Weljington carriers (says a Pre*- Aaeociation telegram) are ■up in arms at the decision of tbe Railway Depart* nient to close its goods nheds-at.half-paat four instead or 5 p.m. Tho Hon. A. Pitt. . Acting-Minister for Railways, states that the decision was arrived at by Sir Joseph Ward, on tha recommendation ■of the General Manager of Railways. The Department's experience was that under existing condition!- business people allowed their goods to accumulate all the afternoon, and then sent them down just on 5 p.m. The-Department knows of no inconvenience that will result from the new order. * For many years the Dunedin goods sheds ceased receiving at 4.30 p.m., and it was not until 1897 that the change to 5 o'clock took place there. The carriers threaten to fight tho matter.

Three acres of lend ,h-veVl->-lll_fW served for a publio school 'a_'_sj|Bg|H -ltd seven acres .for a police oepat^^^m The Hon. W. Hall-Joses 4 election expem** at £84 12« 8_ . 1 8-*__fiill of Mr F. J. Rollostou (the"llugSSH opponent) wore returned at -£*i)=i^f§§ It is expected that the at Timaru will be strengthened sttSJfffi by the addition of a servant to juSSfll the sub-inspector. ■% s?|s3m| A coursing club is in nation at Timaru. The to make a Plumpton on a part Timaru racecourse. - -"*~"^111 A good deal of interest is being 'l_i__lS this year in the election of a for the Timsj-i A. and P. A«££fi3ii there being between thirty and fagglii nominations for twenty-four seats .tkJS_I The recent fine weather will an excellent display to be made atSS autumn show of the HorticultaraliEll cicty, which is to be held in -KlJjtfll Gallery to-morrow and Thursday.* "slll Every advantage ia being tal»ftsjf_P the present spell of fine weather harvest operations are now in' ftttfll swing throughout the Aahbnrton--mEal trict. If tbe weather holds fin«. l another fortnight a very large both wheat and oats will bo stack. v sfa The ordinary meeting of the ChariuM able Aid Board will take place to-mirojs row, when probably the report .on the Orphanage will ooms"8p"& for discussion. . ;.fw The Governor's warrant haa been i»,'p3 sued authorising the Borough CouboHjS of Woolston to erect a bridge over tWM Heathcote on the Ferry road, to plans deposited, Christchurch,.Heat«il>/) cote and Sumner, with the -runway *$ Board, each to pay 25 per cent, of tWffi cost end maintenance. Vi^f Mr H. G. Ell, M.H.R., .0-t«kM| a meeting of about seventy at the Oddfellows' Hall, evening, on the question of rating on>4 unimproved valifos. Mr F. S. YateflSl occupied the chair. Mr Ell cited v -u£fi!» stances in which the reversion to ntingM on capital value would be tageous to the amaH cottager, . *mM quoted figures in support of th«,ttauiD-S| proved values system. , ' ',' < g| A correspondent of a southern', *x*M change, who has had frequent ence of tutu poisoning, states that hjiM has found a never-failing cure in : '„ewi|| milk. The milk should be admi**_ftlj| tcrcd in quantities of half a bucket tafffl a cow, and a bottle for a sheep. , Ity'ilt remedy, the writer says, has saved stacn|| frequently for him and his -eighbouH||| Our Akaroa correspondent that the weather for about a week himk been perfect. Although hampered cowli siderably by heavy dews, threshing.-|ll| proceeding satisfactorily, and ©v«_-''ii©# the most shady places will soon; finished. The sunny days are briß*?BJJ||i visitors with them, and at present4_eii|| are a considerable number abotrt v -t&l|i district. '''^iSI The following building permits .*jm|ii granted by the City Surveyor t February: — Inner area, 3, vsJuKfi £12,100; Central Ward, 10, value £4370;|| Linwood Ward, 14, value _4130;-« MI Albans Ward, 10, value £3800: -By*nM ham Ward, 13, value £2860. Tbe tetifil number granted waß SO, Uifi/4ot|f|| •value being £27,260. " ■ '^m ■•> At a meeting of the Westport tkm Board last week, an unusual^apMi £lication was received. A man' nanieiljM talks, who had been crippled in'a ing accident, applied for porn_ssio_y»fl"| attend school at Granity Creek/a-Tfti&l pupil, in order that ho might'fit fcipsejfj| to take up some occupation." __nks'is'-fj married man three/ children': matter was referred to tho local Scboijlls Committee. - ,'" ' '-'VCM|| Mr 8011, on behalf of Midland d*be*S| ture-bolders, yesterday at applied the . the Chief .''tJmtkmgffa&Z thel Receiver, Mr Coates, -ahoptpf mjM. for certain of hk -cooUnt* ception Mr <^-E^m in. imßl maGe by .the Court for9K !-\«o_ng"'to take over the' 'Mr Coatee's administration, and for|Jfii| Coates to furnish Mr Young accounts as be/might reasonably reflam§|| He submitted that the deed shouldi«« carried oat. -The Court'ordered procn*P|| tion-of 1 vouchers. _ J _y 'K\s%_»sßk Particulars of bicycles and terials imported into New Zealandila»CT year show that the. popularity, olyt)l§|| bicycle-is etiil growing. H credited with receiving : "tli#-*tipwimf§f number pf, machines; 5730,. &\*_juimM 3560 landed in ; but-:iW_ft»|| Wellington imported itaij of material, Lyttelton waa v iospwa|ilMg for £87,462 worthy church still vietains its; tbe chief cyde-making 'oentreT"ef?|ll|M colony. ' Aito^^erV>-13,672;.;_U«Wa%1M were imported into New, Zealand' 1905, the value being imported material £128,&58, tbe fetal in tag a large increasa previous year. .*-;,* "Last eveming ' theketers rowed the tbe river to Wainoni, where 'th« < »iimif| were entertained. Tbe grotx—— brilh_n_y illtHninated by acetylene, and~'boanrea. SnmflHp served on the camp-fire a largef bonfire, while the chesti _ gave a, series of -upper' Mrß. Bickerton gave *vttM@i of illuminated dubs. The visitors-fpHrag shown an explosion in the lake -Mjfll very x large scale, tha neater thrown up to » iteigbt'af abotit l_Wo To-night a gyinnastie display ' given, and Professor , snow a number of experiments in!|ji§§f , raising and quenching." , 'i^^@_| Bishop Julius visited tbe parish on Sunday, and jpMrfxdWMim morrang »**vice in St. MarjrfavlmKi seven, candidates were presented ,iipi|p for confirmation. At 8-. Btsbop journeyed to Omri to and re-dedicate the old church, known as St. Mary's, oently removed front Geraldine tftOMNpi and named the" Holy 9ritily2*NAen early communion service on t* tra Bishop consecrated the altar aO-'bel ___\fM this chnrcK.,, , ; . The' been consecrated > forty-one when first,;erected in the past twenty-three yeans service for] p ( Sunday school, ; that it ha» been thoroughly it is almost.aia good aa.a acw v ¥a*jaSw|pj||j Bishop Julius preached to * at 'Gexaldiiie ,;on'|S«ln|^ In presenting the prises w-tt«'frfjj|gj§g employees st. the picnic Fraser and Sons; Ltd.; senior member of the firm','-MgjjSlip Fraser, mentioned tie engineering trade throaghtfmSWM colony was suffering at the P fß *l_£3ij__li§i from depression, it the sake of the- families f>___f____\__sm around us, to .see that th9~leß_m m mM ot their country' nurtured aiwJllHgpill our industries, to enable their JBWIB-SS-to develop into.self-reliant •"2§SSS&I§ building people,' and not that could neither clothe nor selves. Great Britain owed-its to the work it had had progressed because she. making lier requirements ' and fchtitUng out «ny side. That had made the VnMiW&m of America what it was referred to the Devonport fo-ffiffiSfef fiany's enterprise in having,***22____P erry steamer built locally, and ■rffHJFSg for more consideration for hoß_||fcfe dustries. The demand for hiOT«HT"_£"'&« would not bring relief; the the wages must be at only to took at the quantity of.___&V|i lierv. of-a o_*« that manufactured in this countiy. v -w«*; vja being landed almost dally wharves. The worker and * m V£fsM should be at one on this question.' ~

■P^'ffdrty-two persona have been naturaU under the Aliens Act, 1880, during fortnight. !' "*- The tenders recently accepted for coal I* ' £ *« esvcr&\ sections of the nailways ' «_rv from 7l - *-- to *-** ?f r ton > from -' Toapir*- Nightcaps, and Hikurangi pite. At tbo Christchurch police deoot an , j- galo takes place of fifteen bicycles-, ■ _ cold brooch, revolver, watch and • ' rAain RoW ri, '£' JS"- 1 '* 1 * and greenstone '" non-ante, Watcrbury watches, and sun- • dries. ■'. ' B.M-S. P< ,wcrr hl underwent a twenty- •- ' four hours' speed trial on the run from *- ' tyttelton to Auckland. She averaged '", ,ipeed of 19i to 20 knots. The weather ''-'* was too rough for the other boats to f- .ptrtioipate. A private cable message states that a i wjrere hurricane struck buildings at Tahiti, and damaged them exten- • ' jj-elr. M«*rs Donald and Eden borough ' goffered to the extent of £1500. The other damage is unknown. WilKam Jones Williams, hank clerk, aopeared before tho Ophir Police Court yesterday, on a charge 0 f fraudulently failing to account for ' £20 to tho Bank of New Zealand. He --a* remanded on tho application' of the !> |]o{ioo to Dunedin. Bail was allowed a* iceowd in _-00 and two sureties of 3fi {IpQcach. '' last week thero wero eleven bankruptcies in tho colony, a labourer at Pokora, a builder at G is borne, two so ,p.„akers at Port Ahuriri, a farm labourer at Toko, a bootmaker at tbe jjntt, a butcher at Ashburton, a plumber at GeraWine, a fanner at Tot-ana VaU S a butcher at Oamaru, and a ourcr at Jnvoroargill. The third heats for tho Christchurch Model Yacht Club's Challenge Cup and Ooromod ore's Trophy wero sailed on Saturday at Victoria Lake, with the fallowing results:—Third heat Chatfenae Cup: Mr Miller's Rona 1, Mr Bothamley's 000 2, Mr McCoU'a Freda ' ~ * Third heat Commodore's Trophy: Mr Hurt's Kiwi 1, Mr Dobby's Patoona 3 Mr Bothatnley's Oeo 3. The F»<-v. Mr Lewis, at tbe Methodist Conference in Dunedin, said:—"Seeing that the English Education Act violated the most sacred convictions of tho Free CJuircbes and resulted in tho imprisonju«nt of venerated preachers of tho Gospel hke Thomas Champness, wo rejoice with, heart and soul and mind and strength at the downfall of the Ministry leiponsiblo for tho unjust and oppressive legislation." Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., presided at tbe Police Cpnrt yesterday morning. Six. first offenders wore fined the usual crwn, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, and one was convicted and discharged. Thomas Evans was fined 10s, or 48 hours' imprisonment, for drunkenness, this being his second offence within the last six months, and for breaking A window ho was fined 10s, and ordered to pay the damage, 30s, in default 21 days' imprisonment. Tho news of the death of Captain J. Adams caused much regret in shipping circles at Lyttelton yesterday. The { flags on the Union Company's vessels in port and on their offices were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for tbe old'skipper, who waa greatly toBpected by all who know him. Captain [Adams was a. very old and highly esteemed servant of tho Union Company, - vand had commanded several of their steamers. During the past few years he hod been in command of the Whan- < gape, but owing to continued ill-health : bo had several times to relinquish command of that vessel and go ashore. His Honour Mr Justice Denniston will hold a sitting in Chambers this morning at 10.30, whon he will deal with the following matters: —Applications for Probate: Rq James Scully, decease- (Mr Maude); re John Carson, deceased (Mr. Ritchie); re Margaret A. R. Foreman, deceased (Mr Hilr>| to Manuel Silva, deceased (Mr Harris) ; re Peter S. Cameron, deceased (Mr Johnston); to Joseph Menneor, deceased (Mr Papprill). Applications for AdministraJ tion: Re W. R. O-ConnelL deceased (Mr f Lane) : re Francis McCaffmy, deceased f (Mr Wilding); re John Chop, deceased (Mr Meares). Application for Comihission: Re James Spensley, (Mr hard). consider report re Dayjd. Gordon Holmes!" deceased' (Mr Lane)/ At 11 o'clock, if any business presents itself, his Honour will hold' a sitting in bankruptcy. ■,'"'.. j. Save c,H the money you can. Start , stubbie ploughing with a Benicia disc iiloogh. Morow, Bassett and Co., Bedbrdßow. 8 -' Zdak, tho famous. French Skin-food, ' is now obtainable from the Canterbury A Fanners' Co-op. Association. This i i Skin-food, which is put up in dainty jars, with directions for_ treatment; contains no hurtful or hair-producing "' ingredients, and is said to ; be acertain v ''remedy for ell blemishes, ( blackheads, pimples, etc. It is also an \ : " immediate cure for sunburn, and roughnets of the skin. .' II ■:' r . 'Tho current number of the "Triad" *,'"- is to hand. ■ This journal continues its -■ jtood work of. fostering interest in scien- «:' tific. musical, and- kindred matters, and '; ',:■ it is flatisfitctory. to find that a highJ, toned publication such as the"Triad '' ■ is so very widely "circulated and so much ** appreciated. There is now scarcely a ; earner of the colony whero the "Triad" j is not to be found. 14 f. v The respective proprietors of the well- . 'known businesses.of Hulbert rind _0., J ? hatters, ' hosiers, glovers, etc., High ; street, and T. W.. Slaymaker and. Co., *■-• .tailors, Colombo street v have decided to r "join 'forces. Both concerns are popular, and the ono being the natural complement of the other, benefit must accrue from the amalgamation, tno joint ■ burinosses being conducted under the style or firm of Hulbert, Slaymaker and Co., in the very handsome and up-to- '■ date premises specially erected for them •next Jns. Freeman, Ltd., High street. As fashionable tailors, hatters, glovers, and general outfitters, Hulbert, Slaymaker and Co. hope to receive ancwn larger share of public patronage tlian .has ben accorded to them as separate and distinct firms. Their opening day is , Friday next. 6 Mr G. S. Jones, F.8.0.A., consult'ir»i; optician, over Simpson and Williams, High street. Latest styles of Glasses, end tho " Reform" Artificial Kyes fitted, ot moderate prices. Consaltation free. Hours, 9 to 12; 1 to '-6 36 Direct from the leading fashion centres wo aro now showing first shipments of t autumn Dress Materials and Trimmings, new Fur Necklets, Fall Nets', Goswimors. Hosiery, Fabric and Kid Gloves, new Blousings, Flannels, and Household Drapery. .Boys and Men's Clothing, Hats, blurts, Tips, ami Underwear Thes>e goods are really excellent value! having been ordered direct from tho manufacturers, from selected designs specially for the Christchurch trade. \Vo feci sure a visit of inspection will provo _ both interesting and profitable. Beath | and Co., Ltd., Cashel street. 16 vfi We are' giving the best value in jbicycka ever offered in Christchurch. 'Prices from £11 to £15 15s. Genuine i English-built B.S.A. bicycles £12 10s. Repairs unequalled in quality'at moderate prions. Boyd and Son, 191 Gloucester btreet, Christchurch. 6 Jam Jars—Cheapest in town per dozen, Mason quarts 3s 6d, half-gallon i 6s tkl. tie-over lib 2s, 21b 2s 9d, tumblers _:> per dozen. Also wire spring top vide mouth fruit jars at Fletcher Importers, High street. 28 The Olds mobile Motor-cars have been again reduced in price. The quality is better than ever. Mesem W. A. Ryar. and Co.. Ltd., 126 Cashel street, Christchurch. 16 Mrs Scott, Waltham road, Sydciiham, 1 has suffered from asthma for* many *fears,_ and tried many so-called cures, . out Kura sma is tho best; it gives relief at ouce. Sold by all chemists. 3s per bottle. Prepared by Kirk, chemist, Sydenham. 546G H. McClelland, 224 Cashel street, has a fine collection of oils und hardware for ,". -farmers. Address your orders there. 67

Autumn Season. By adrerfisemeht in another column, the D.I.C. announce that to-day (Tuesday), a first* display of Autumn Novelties and Fashions will 1» made in the various departments of tljat popular establishment. Wo aro requested by the management to announce to the ladies that special opportunities of inspecting theso advance shipments of very high-class models will be afforded during, each day of this week, commencing to-day, and en invitation is extended to everyone interested. 19 Tbo anniversary day on which James T. Maino opened his shop will bo celebrated with a genuine tale, which starts Friday, 3larch oth. A general reduction has been made on every pair in the shop, valying from 3s 4d to 6s 6d in the _, which will mean a saving of 2d to 4d on every Is you spend. 24 If you havo tho faintest suspicion that your eyes arc not just right, if they bother you in any way, it's best to have them examined at -once. ' Do not go to tho average opticion or spectacle seller, for he is unable to distinguish between optical defects and diseases, but consult John R. Proctor, 180 High street, Christchurch, who will give you a thorough examination, free of charge. 2145 Rprm-mbcr this is the last week of our Groat Sale. Right now is your opportunity to tako advantage of some phenomenal bargains. Here are two: 500 men's white shirts, pure linen, with and without collars, all sizes, usual price 7s Od to 10s Gd, special price only 3s lid each; 75 only Kaiapoi New Season's Jackets, usual* price 635, special prioe 21s and 25s only. Call and see. No one asked to buy. Black, Beattie and Co., High street. 24 Our Sale seems to have struck the chord of popularity at tho proper time, from tho response yesterday. Our energies were taxed to tho utmost. We quote hero a special line at ridiculously low prices for our last week of the sale, 900 yards Black Dress Goods in Cashmere, Serges, Orepc do Chines, etc., usual prices 2s Bd, 2s lid, i?s 6d, 3s lid. special pricps Is 6d, Is lid, 2fi fid, 2s lid. Black, Beattio and Co., High street. 21