NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12477, 12 April 1906, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

"Tbe Pxwe" wm not to pobliihrill > to-morrow (Good Friday). . *<. . The Sues mail, per •.». Monowai expected to arrire *t the Blnff day, Oμ 16th inrt., and in Chr«teliurefc||| £ the following day. ,'dsS ;. The nominations for the Jbpanltnfl ;■ of Chrirtchurch close at noon on.Vred*3§B -j; nesday next. So&rw eta be Uined, the only nomie*t»ott »ill J. that of Sir John Ball.. - ; \\MU' { The freehold of tiie Scion Hotel, h&jmi 1} telton. has been parohaeed by Biookins. who hu for many years p ried onthe Sanmer Hotel. Mr. ing tekee poseeesbn of the Saxon next month. ' '' "ftfci'M^^ Bpeci*l Easter meeting* wiU he US| in the Salfstion Army Hail Easter. Major McKenue. editor ottmwmm New Zealand "War Cry," will condwtfr , 'H! the eerrioes 'on Good Friday, and wM , SelTßtion Army bran bands will B? J*. %^|-; : -, musical programme in Hagley Park *ft^H^; The pkne of the Boman Catholio rent, Rangiora, hare been pwpa«Mrf|||*;' TTie building is to be erected on • tion prceented by Sir W<*tby It will cover en area of 40ft x 50ft, will consist Of two ', storiee. The ■ »»"s«dßf teriale used will be brick and «w»?«y|||i, facings, and the building will eonta»,sS»? about fourteen or fifteen roome. '»'.ia» Owing to the low et»ia of the maJuirin at Stewart's Gully dumigl ll»|V last week the shoaling «t the rttllwe bridge was meet nwrked. The nw» of boulders and old iron thrown UI ',! W IK river .to protect the piles of tbo from being watched out, we* expo>efl,J»r: and foimcd a damr The «-*tcrway mm** becoming congseted within a fihoTt «'jaßl period of years tban wee nece»7'w'» causij a like filling up of tjraaontßgM?. branch of the river nearer to Kaiapou f^K

SBh A new locomotive built et the Adding|Hpien *■ Workshop* for express work was on the northern line for the first Tβ ■ time yesterday. Tho engine is estimatjfK r» jo weigh seventy-five tons, and poss«r< a big hanlnge power in addition II': a fast turn of *>peed. !* A Bicoarton resident puts forward tho •M), ~1-ims of that district to a oecond postal fjj delivery. "At present," ho says, "we !* >fcave to wfiifc till the following day for W .11 mails reaching Christchurch at 8 ■5' o'clock or thereabouts. I think that M tticoarton is of sufficient importance now W' iodmrvo better treatment." W The numerous friends of tho Rev. Dr. W -Motley, of Melbourne, who was for so m «any years connected with the Methow siet Church in New Zealand, and more m. >i>- Christchurch, will be *' nleased to learn that he has accepted ft; 'fo invitation of the trustees to preach S #Ke anniversary sermons of tho Durham I street Church on Sunday, April 29th. ■' The "Otago Daily Times' , stated, yec♦/.nlav that the Addrcss-in-Reply would £ moved by Mr Poole (Auckland) and ' ««onded by Mr Gray (Christchurch). Mr Oray, however, informed »i '-Press" " representative that he had telegraphed to the "Otago Daily Times" stating that , , t y, e report concerning himself was in- . ' accurate. At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Master Butchers' Association, held last week, tho foil on* ing were elected officers for the ensuing year .-—President, Mr W. H. Young; vice-presidents, Messrs Merrett and Jaa. Knight; treaenrer, Mr W. Smithw>n; secretary, Mr H G- Knight; committee, MessrsDixon, % Owen, Horwell, Mann, Spicer, Cook, 6 ! Sfceel, Jones, Riach, Bull, Moore and '}, Pattrick. '*•* Tbere waa a full attendance of the J; Keiapoi School Committee at its last ■ ! meeting. The Board of Education pro- ; uiieed attention to tho ventilation of some of the rooms. The headmaster ■T reported that tho number on the roll tree 407, tho average attendance being 339. The High School roll was 27 and 25 respectively. School holidays from j Thursday till Easier Tuesday, and a fortnight from April 27th, were agreed to. ■ j .Mr J. A. Kinsella, chief Dairy Commissioner, is still touring the West Coast. Addressing the Education Board tho other night, he said that he was much impressed with the possibilities of many parts of the Coast for the .dairying industry. The difficulty to be overcome was that of every-day work. The ' • miners had for c long time lived a free and easy life, only working when, they - liked. Wow they did not relish tackling anything that required toil every day, including Sunday, and they were averse to> their eons or daughters taking to the ' industry. He said that hand milking had been found to be better than any patent appliances. Mr Norman, of the London firm of Norman and Beard (builders of the 't Wellington Town Hall organ), who has Tcturned to Wellington, from the south, eees prospects of a good deal of business ' in New Zealand, and to that end will . establish a branch, agency in the colony. Mr Norman states that many of the organs he inspected in tho south have been allowed to become Several churches contemplate securing modern instrnmente, while other organs which lend themselves to reconstruction , 'on modern lines are to receive attention in the near future.

Addressing a Maori gathering at Tβ Hauke, Mr A. L. D. Fmser, M.H.8., ' touohed on the important question of native repreeentatioiiin Parliament, and urged that' serious consideration should be given to the question as to whether ' it wee not in the best intercuts of the woe that special representation be abolished. At present the natives wererepreeented by four members as against seventy-six European representatives, andjunder these droumstonoea tidy could not expect that measure of attention end justice that must inevitably accrue to them if each, member of the Houso represented, inter alia, Maori constituents. He suggested they should ep- •' proach Parliament and oak that, as a first step in this direction a Maori roll ht> compiled for the elections, leaving it to the natives ./themselves to decide whether they w'puld enrol "with the Europeans or remain Maoris. This experiment, t3i© speaker felt cure, would . demonstrate to Parliament that the wish of the greet majority of the Maoris was to be treated as Europeans. A full Bench of the Buprem* Court .< sat at Wellington yesterday afternoon „ (cays a Press Association telegram) to ' hear the case of the Commissioner of Taxes versus Lovell and Christmas. The defendants are an English company, who send out to this colony agents who aTe engaged by them to enter into contracts to sell butter in England on commission. Advances are made to dairymen by the banks in different parts of the colony, on the ' letter of credit of the London firm, operated upon by a member of the firm . residing in New Zealand. The agents .have only a commission agency business 'one basis similar to that of the New i Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency . Company, who eeD wool, grain, etc., on commission in England. Thie company sells butter on the came basis. Mr H. ■ . D. Bell appeared for the Commissioner of Taxes, and asked that the Court decree that the company must pay income tax on the profit it obtains from business done in New Zealand. The defendant company contends that it only makes an advance in thie colony . on butter which it contracts to sen on commission when it reaches London. Cynics often scoff at the depntatxm--1 'ist who waylays Ministers and requests them to provide- in the Estimates for a pot of paint for the way-back station house. Thie deputationist, however, is- mindful of hie power, and turns two deaf.ears to the taunts of the giber. Mr Bedford, the ex-member for Dune- ■ din, was apparently mindful of tile might of Ministers' ambuehere, when he declared that New Zealand was governed by a process of agitation and deputation. The value of this method of pleading for requisites appears to be ac efficient in municipal as well as colonial politics. On Thursday eventng <saye the Wellington "Post") a very large number of gentlemen and one lady invaded the Town Hall, and a couple of spokesmen earnestly pleaded for a grant for the improvement of Kelburne Park. The City Council, which a few days ago did not see its way to provide for that work in its loan proposals, saw the error of its way last night, and unanimously agreed to -set down a sum of £?OOU for bettering the park. The Mayor then remarked that in future, when he wanted anything done, he would have a deputation waiting at the door. The thermal sights of WaioUpu are I divided between Crown land and land I owned by the natives. The eights on the native land are the more accessible end better known (saye tho "New Zealand .Tiinee"), and consequently the bettor patronised, though the Maori owners charge, toll. The sights on the Crown Hind are free, but have not yet been completely roaded and opened up to full advantage. The local opinion its that the Tourist Department is concentrating its financial energies on Rotorua, and that it will not develop Waiotapu (which j is sonio twenty-one miles distant) till I it is able to buy ont the natives, who would otherwise secure tho increment of Government improvements. Whether this be the policy or not, it seems tliat there are good thermal, assets still more or less hidden on tho Crown land, fo* the other day the Waiotapu prisoners, j by cutting a way through the scrub, opened up a chain of three lakes, each 20yds to 30yds in diameter. The terminal lakes are hot, nearly boiling, but the central one is quite cold, and of a different level. Other assets on this Government land arc tho "Venus' , bath, of <>Bdeg to 103deg, 35yds to 40yds in . diameter, nnd in places 200 ft deep, but having a convenient shallow ledge, win»ro the latter-day Venus is wont to Ittthe, A gate has boon placed in front of the sulphur and alum care, *o prevent vi&itotß annexing tho pendant YS

Four degrees of frost were registered at Ashburton yesterday morning.

At New Plymouth yesterday, o butcher and a- grocer were fined for keeping employees at work after hours.

Yesterday the Minister for Lands informed Mr J. McLachlan, M.H.R.. that negotiations for the purchase of the Lagmhor Estate, near Ash-burton, for closer settlement, are still proceeding.

The tender of Messrs A. and T. Burt was accepted last evening by the Waimate Borough Council tor the supply of pipes for the waterworks. The price was £6103.

A poll was taken at Wanganui yesterday on the proposal to raise a loan of £30.,000 for a self-contained steam tram service for the town. The proposal wae carried by 581 voces to 332.

The attendance of visitors at the Art Exhibition keeps up very satisfactorily. Yesterday, both afternoon ajid evening, the Art Gallery was well filled. Today and this evening the Exhibition will be agaiu open. -

Tho internal alterations to the Canterbury Hall will be commenced next month, when the bookings already made terminate. The work is expected to be completed in about a month or six weeke from the time of commencement.

The Ashburton "Guardian" is informed by a Lyndhuret resident that last Saturday he threshed 4021$ bushels, [ which he claims is a world's record. I His tally for the week is stated to have •been 12,819} bushels.

At a meeting held at Waimete last evening, it was decided to hold a band contest at Waimate on October 9th" and 10th. A committee waa set up to make the necessary arrangements.

Our Aehburton correspondent telegraphs that at tho polling yesterday for a. loan of £1000 for the erection of a pavilion in the Ashburton Domain, 144 ratepayers voted for the proposal, and 95 against it. The pavilion will be erected on modern lines.

William Richardson, a candidate at the City licensing election, was convicted at Auckland on a chargo of handing an election dodger to an elector in contravention of the Electoral Act, and wae ordered to pay the costs of tho prosecution.

A Napier telegram states that George Lee, who was arrested on Friday last for being in possession, of housebreaker's tools, appeared at Court yesterday, when, three charges were preferred against him, of housebreaking at Christchurch and Wellington. Accused was further remanded for e> week.

During March, rain fell at Ashburton on nine days, the total fall bemg 2 inches 17 points. The highest ■tejmperature during the month wae 84 degrees, which, was recorded on the 4#i, and tho lowest was 34J degrees, which was recorded on the Bth. The highest reading of the barometer was 30.16 inches, which was registered on the Ist, and the lowest wae 29.2 inches, whien was registered on the 28th.

The milk supply at the various creameries in this district (says the "North Otago Times") is steadily declining, the absence of rain and the ©old weather checking the growth of feed. The manufacture of butter at the Oamaru factory keeps up in the vicinity of SOOOlbs per day. On the whole the supply of milk has kept up well this season, but it is apparently now declining faster than usual.

Peter Wilson, 72 years of age, was charged at the Police Court with going through the form of marriage with Annie Benson at Auckland, on September sth, while hie first wife was alive. He was remanded for eight days, bail being allowed in two sureties o/ £50 each. The police stated accused had practically admitted the truth of the charge, saying he did not know he was doing any harm.

"In ilhese breach of by-law cases I should Kke it to be generally known, that defendants need not attend the Court unless they intend to contest t!ho case," eaid Mr V. G. Day, S.M., in Court 1 yesterday morning. "Whether defendants who do not intend to contest a case of tihie kind attend the Court or not will make no difference in the fines "which I impose. I should like t!be public to know this, as it may save defendants k*B of time."

The contents of Saturday's "Truth," which now appears in a revised and most attractive form, will be as under:—Serial: "The Penniless Millionaire;" by David Christie Murray. Tales and sketches: "Where Love Found a Way," "A Matter of Principle," "The Lost Art of Lying." Articles of interest: "Bully Hayes, the Last Buccaneer." "Stricken Morocco," "Scarlet Lady." The Garden, Poultry, Bandsmens , Gossip, Greenroom and Gallery, the Ladies, the Children, Cap and Bella.

In connection with the New Zealand University Intercollegiate Tournament there will be a reception to the visiting teams by the Mayor at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday. The Tennis Championships will begin at the Cranmer Suare courts at 10 a.m., and c debating contest in the Canterbury College Hall on the came evening at 7.30. On Monday the Athletic Championship Meeting will be held at Lancaster Park, commencing at 11 a.m., and on Tuesday the tennis finals will be played on the Cranmer square courts, commencing at 10 a.m.

The "Weetport Times" reports that at an inquest held at the Karomea on the remains of Patrick Harking, aged about 55 years, a mining prospector, a verdict that death resulted from exposure and starvation was returned. Harkine had started a tunnel at the east end of a terrace at the back of the Land of Promise. One morning he was missed, and all Karamea turned out to search for him, in relays, for several days. He was traced along the top of a tor- | race some three mike to Baker's Creek by his billhook cuttings, but at a water hole (which he had walked round several times, judging by the footmarks left) all trace of him was lost. Evidently he had lost his billhook. Eventually be was found in a •mall mossy gully, lying face down, with hat, belt, pipe and knife under him, only two miles from his camp. The locality was covered with dense kie-kie scrfcbb, and , Harkins must have fallen down exhausted 1 . Thus passed away one of the sturdy West Coast prospectors, who hod paid! the penalty tor his pluck and intrepidity.

School teachers will bo interested to learn (says the Southland "Times") how they stand with regard to the Acts and Regulations under which occupiers of property are required to keep down noxious weeds. A short time ago a teacher residing on a country glebe was called upon to clear away the noxious weeds, and informed that the committee disclaimed responsibility. In reply he respectfully reminded the inspector that by law the title to die glebe was vested in the Education Board, and he was the occupier only "by sufferance." The teacher naturally objected, therefore, to an interpretation of the law threw the responsibility for weeds on the teacher, who might, or might not, have any use for the glebe or derive any profit from it. The next step was that the inspector courteously enquired from the Board to whom he was to look for compliance with the law, and the Board, in its kindness, undertook the expense of obtaining legal advice for the benefit of the official. Yesterday Mr Harvey advised that with reference to glebes attached to the schoolmaster's residence th« schoolmaster, as occupier, is liable for tho clearing of nexious weeds and has no claim against the Board therefor. In the second place, as regards school grounds the committees are the occupiers, and as such liable for the removal of noxious weeds. School teachers living on glebes on which the picturesque ragwort flourishes will therefore know what to expect.

The offices of the City Council wilt be closed to-morrow, Saturday, oM' Monday all day, and on Tuesday from noon, for the Easter holidays.*

Entmee for the theoretical examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music must, reach Canterbury College before May Ist.

Lillian McMabon, charged at the Dunedin Police Court with the theft of £69 from Catherine Buckley, board-ing-house keeper, was remanded to Lyttelton. The girl admitted nart of the theft. ' v

Easter holidays—ln consequence of to-morrow (Friday) being Good Friday, the D.I.C. warehouse, departments and shew rooms, will, be open for business all day to-day (Thursday), when special Easter attractions will be provided throughout tho entire establishment. 8

Visitors to Chrietchurch are invited to inspect the many items of interest now displayed at Messrs Graham, Wilson and Smellie'6 (near Clock Tower). The value given in desirable wearing apparel of every description by this firm are unequalled 30

Don't go and tell everybody that the new McCormick grain, turnip, and manure drills have arrived. It ie just for your information. Morrow, Baseett and Co., Bedford Row. 41

Strange's great establishment will remain open all day to-day (Thursday), btit will be closed all day to-morrow (Good Friday.) Amongst the special Easter attractions now to be found at Strange's ie a large linn of ladies' smart Inace, promenade, " paddock," driving, motoring, evening, and French tailor-made coats, from' London, Paris, and Berlin. These coats have been secured at less than, one-half usual rates (just in time for the races), and are now offered at correspondingly reduced prices. 6 ' Tho sweetest things in holiday hats aro on view to-day at Armstrong's. Also ribbons, laces, fure, and 'gloves, with holiday prices in evidence everywhere. The firm invite inspection of their large and splendidly bought stocks at their High street and Victoria square establishments. 4

T. Armstrong and Co. wish to notify their customers that both their establifJhmemite, Victoria square and High street, will be closed for Easter Holidays Friday, 13th, and Monday, 16th, and remain open all day Thursday each week. 6

A " tornado" such as the Sydney people have juat experienced is not what we are looking for to disturb our night's rest, but something to make it snug end peaceful, like the large "colonial blankets" we are offering at 23s 6d. We have secured a special line which, for value, cannot bo equalled. Come and see them. Black, Boattio and Co. 6

You want extra blankets these chilly nights. You also want the best makes for wear and the best value for your money. Beath and Company can suit you. They have just opened up their new colonial blankets made expressly to their order from the best New Zealand wools. They arc full weights in single, three-quarter and double bed sizes, our "Special" at 16s 6d, 20s 6d, 25s 6d pair: the "Argyle," 17s 6d, 21a 6d, 26s 6d pair; the "Leader." 18s 6d, 22s 6d, 27a 6d pair; the "Eclipse," 19s 6d, 25s 6d, 32s 6d pair. Inspection invited. Beath and Co., Ltd., Cashel street. . 60

Winter Miiiinery in the very latest and most up-to-date productions, exclusive novel and charming models, artistically designed, with a view to suit individual tastes. Moderate prices. Black, Beattio and Coy. 30

The Crown Iron Works Company, Ltd., Manchester and Gloucester streets, have a very largo stock of enamelled bathe, wonderfully cheap, which should be seen by intending purchasers. 6

Why should traders forward their packages through the N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. P Btoauee the company offers the greatest facilities, having its own branches in eleven centres, and reliable agents elsewhere. : . $

Notice to purchasers of oil engines.— Messrs Robey and Co. are landing their latest oil engine, fitted with self-starter. H. McClelland, solo representative, 224 Caehel street, Cbristohurch. 8829

We are giving the best value in bicycles ever offered in Christchuroh. Prices from £11 to £15- 15s. Genuine English-built B.S.A. bicycler, £12 10s. Repairs unequalled in quality at moderate prices. Boyd and Son, 191 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 6

Wanted Known—Lamps—Bring them to be fitted with chimneys, shades, wicks, burners, galleries, or aJtered from table to hanging lamps. Also in stock, a large assortment of bracket, table, hall, hanging, and hand lamps from Is each. See window; all marked in plain figures. Competition defied. Fletcher Bros., Lamp Importers, Lower High street. 6

Mr Schulz, engino driver, 7 George street, Christchurch, says he has had asthma tor fifteen years/ and that Kuraema stops an attack at once. A dose at night ensures a good night's sleep. Sold by all chemists, 3s per bottle. Prepared by Kirk, chemist, Sydenimm. 30 If you have the faintest suspicion that your eyes ore not just right, if they bother you in any way, it's best to have them examined at once. Do not go to the 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

Jam jars—Cheapest in town, per dozen: Mason, quarts 3s 6d, half-gallons 6s 6d, tie-over, lib 2s, 21b 2e 9d, tumblers 2s per dozen. Also, wirespring top, wide mouth, fruit jars, at Fletcher Bros., importers, High street.

The Road to Health. Paved with good digestion. Bragg's Vegetable Charcoal. Invaluable for indigestion, diarrhoea, fevens, etc. Powder 2s, 4s, Gβ; biscuits, Iβ, 2s, 4s. All Chemists. Bragg. Wigmore street, London England. ' 24