NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12571, 14 August 1906, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Woolston Band will play a.programme of music in Hagley Park on Sunday next. Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., at tho Magistrates Court yesterday morning, gave judgment for plaintiffs by default in tho following cases:—Pioneer Amateur Athletic and Bicycle Club (Mr Cunningham) v L. Fenerty, £1 15s; John L. Jenkins (Mr Cunningham) v H. Gurdler, £2 7s 9d; W. Strange and Co. (Mr Flesher) v Mat. Peters, £8 lis lid; Mason, Stnithers and Co. v H. Quartermain, £5 10s lid; B. Casboult (Mr Cunningham) v George Standring,

A whole page engraving of tho Go-. verno*evaud the members of the Ward Cabinet, with descriptions of tho new Ministers, a centre opening composed of tho teams and snapshots during the game between the Canterbury and Taranaki football representatives, th© teams who took part-in thoCanterbury-Auck-and •hockojy contest, and snapshots during their game, a panoramic view of th© front of tho Exhibition building, the, prises in tho Ladies 1 Bracelet at th© Grand National Meeting, tho recent very high barometrical readings, and the improvement in the Nelson Harbour, constitute the large proportion of tho illustrations in tho mail number of "The Weelcly Press' that will bo on is<*uo to-day. George Griffith's great serial, "Tho World Peril of 1910," is continued, and there is an original and amusing article "About Dogs," by "Rusticus.-' In tho pagea of "Th© "Farmer" will bo found editorial notes on "Tho Dairy Industry," •'Comparative Prices," "Home Sepanation," "Objections to Home Separation," and "Are New Zealand Flocks in Need of Improvement?" Mr S. B. Hollings's paper on "The Preparation of Wool for Market," read before the annual meeting of the National Sheepbreodors' Association. Thoro is some information upon potato culture, a report of an interesting inlervk-w upon tho butter and cheese markets with Mr Samuel Lowe, of Messrs W. Weddel and Conipanv, and an article on "The Milking Alachino and Butter Production.' Farm topics, rural items, stock notes, and country news hupplicd by correspondents, and market reports, occupy the usual space.

r A first offender, charged with hays ing been drunk on Saturday, was con- , victed and discharged, at the Lyttelton V Police Court, by Mi S. R. Webb, J.P., y yesterday. " The Royal Comirißsion which was apl pointed to enquiro into fires on ihips whose cargoes have included wool, flax, r or tow, opened its sittings yesterday at 5 Wellington. r Messrs Barron, Pringle, and Gold 5 Smith, of the Land Purchase Board, 3 arrived in Ashburton yesterday for the j purpose of visiting the Coldstream and , Maronan Estates, with a view of ascertaining their possibilities for closer set- ' tlement. In regard to the Laigmhor ' Estate, which wa» recently inspected by ■ the Board, it is understood an offer has I been communicated to Mr G. A. M. 5 Buckley, who is in England, but no rej. ply has yet been received. . The first express from the south last evening was about half an hour late- in " arriving at Christchurch, owing to greasy raiis after leaving Dunedin, and : tho heavy traffic. The train consisted of sixteen cars, including vans and a r dining car, attached to two engines, i All tho passenger cans were crowded. The second express also brought a large 1 number of people from tho south, and 1 there was another big influx by th© cxi press from the,north. All the leading . hotels are crowded with, visitors for th© Grand National Meeting. , The Workers' Political Association I has written to the Minister in charge of tho Exhibition, protesting against th© ' employment of gardeners and gardeners' labourers at less than, the ruling rat© of j i wages. Th© Gardeners' Union is also taking action, and a joint deputation from the Association, and th© Union will probably wait on. th© Minister on the matter. It is stated that the men ar© receiving seven shillings per day only, and that even a temporary suspension, of work for a few minutes throughweather or other causes is deducted from their time. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs :---"Tho Dopartment that deals with industries and commerce and tourist matters is at present somewhat seriously handicapped for want of head officials. Mr _ Slunro, who was in charge of the industries and commerce side, has apparently left that position fcr good, and Mr Robioson, who during Mr Donne's absence, was managing both Departments, has been laid up with a rather serious illness. Mr Donne is again on his, way - to Australia, and Mr R. E. Hayes has been' appointed acting-superintendent of the Departments." One of th© finders in what tho Klondyke newspapers declare to bo one of the richest strikes ever mado in the mining history of th© world,, the one recently mentioned as having * been mad© at Holoke Creek, just north of Nome, is a native'of Okaihau, Bay of, Islands. Mr Nixon, the lucky one, has been' a rover most of his life, his. last visit to New Zealand having been made about six -years ago, when he took a "run over' to see his people. Tho winter clean-up on the Denhart, Bard, and Nixon claim, as it is called, aggregated about a million dollars, find when th© bedrock was first struck one portion of it is said to have been nearly pno inch thick with pure virgin gold. After the severe frosts of last week there was heavy rain at Ashburton on Sunday night. . The weather cleared again yesterday, when it was-, beautifully fin© and mild. The willows are now bursting into leaf, and various kindu of spring flowers are opening out into full bloa-om. All fanning" operations are well forward, and there is every prospect of a good and profitable spring for all. The stock have never once had a set back during the winter, which is now practically over, and a splendid lambing is anticipated. It i» somewhat of a novelty for fanners to have a superabundance of feed at this time of the yearj but there ar© many paddocks of turnips ( which will not bo fed off before the pastures are again green with succulent grasses. The South Waimakariri River Board met yesterday. Present—Messrs T. Gapes (in the chair), G. Carpenter, N. K. Bowden, W. E. Samuels, W. Spencer, C. F. Money, end J. Glanville. It was decided trrat th© matter of tho proposed ombankment between Chaney's and Stewart's Gully should be held over, the landowners interested to bo asked to contribute tone-half of > the cost. A petition was -received , I from the Board's'workmen, asking that . their wages should be increased from 7s to 8s per day. • After some discussion it was decided that the request should be granted. Accounts amounting to £168 !)s 4d woro passed for pay- ] ment. The tenders of Mr T. J. Stubberfield, £20, and Mr W. Jesson, £30, for '; contracts for removing gore© wero ac- ; cepted. ' ■ Tho annual meeting of the committee ( of th© Peninsula Horse Show was held , at Duvauchelle's on Saturday. There , was only a fair attendance. The presi- . dent (Mr R. S. Hay), in presenting th© '< annual report and baJancc-«hcct, stated \ that there was a credit balance of £71 1 Os lid in hand. The last show had i bsen an unqualified success, the entries being largely in eixceEH of previous years. It had been suggested -that side-shows and other attractions- should bo instituted, and he hoped that the incoming officers would do what they J oould in the matter. Mr Georgo Checkley was elected president, for the en- i suing year, with Mr John Montgomery a* vice-president, and Mr C. W. Leet© * ai honorary secretary. A largo com- J mittee, representing th© various dis- \ tricts, vrar, elected, together with the I usual collectors. It was resolved to J hold the next show on or about No- 1 vember 20th, providing tho fixture did * not clash with any other show. Tbe 1 programme and ruleß were passed, ex- ' cept for a slight amendment rotative < to entrance fees and subscriptions'. The 1 committee wero instructed to make en- 1 quiries as to the introduction of other > attractions to the programme, and, if 1 '• suitable, tp have them included in tho t forthcoming fixture. Tho secretary t was instructed to endeavour to arrange t 'or a band to be present oa Show Day. <

>-.' During the past fifteen, u'lijrfl-ll d Citueno' Life Insurance CbiUM______i lv . invested £750-*OOO in debeat«;r2_'_3_Bi d Zealand. ' /^jfH o An absconder from tho B_r»ii_l___l d dustrial School, named Geo ~&i___i Q was brought before Mr W S.M., at Wellington, ' was ordered to be returned t»4_fH ►• stitution. ° At the Rangiora Methodist n on Sunday evening, tho Rev. J" '_v_H P fold delivered a vigorous W»_«____ > the evils of gambling airf?_Hl t l racing. He earnestly cxhorteFifflH c hearers not only to sign the t_____f for the abolition of th© p then_s©lves, but to use ail the_r]___l ° enc© in inducing others to do tb«3_ 0 A very decided rise has takc_T_B -, m, the price of Waihi shares,«biit**___ inquiry the Waihi 'Telograoh'--, kI»H 11 certainod that there is nothinc »S___l it the mine. Tho low levels, ttow_B s aro looking exceediuglv well juSill ;- daily augmenting to a "considftSfiSS tent the vast or© reserves alraJ»i_| - liand. There has apparently be«9___! " firm buying at Homo. s At the meeting of the f-Jl-B r Borough Council last night, »T_SH - was received from tli© Uhaf-tSHS ■- Commerce, inviting member. n Council to a mooting to b& h«_3l f Friday next, at 8 p.m., at the Cb2__W - of Commerce Hall, for tho purnSSS! 1 passing resolutions urging the <jom_l - ment to revise tho railway eh-jraSls 5 twe-rn Lyttelton awl Christch«i_liH_! was decided that the Mayor imfim ■> many of tho Councillors as" co-a!d32g_ - it convenient to do so,- sliould «_S B the mooting. We have received from the j3L% - lisliors, Walter Perry and C.>. Lfcjjffl - Ijondon, a copy of the 1906 cdftjjgjgK 1 "Perry's Directory of Great MB • and Ireland, and Continea_3sß| Colonial Mercanltilo Guide." 'ffßj - volume, which is a very s contains a great mass of very uS_ , informaition to raerdiants, na*«__| t turers, aaid sliippors. The I£|sg Kingdom aection includes every "SR j and tQio iiifoniuntion. is very coutdwl There is a good deal of useful inJiSSi j tion in tihe colonial section, wli&jjjff j publishers hope to in create veart^B About thirty medals, non lrw9K " Zealand at the St. Louis Exhilnß r have been received by tho r Industries Department; SoraoofwK 3 trophies were awarded to the Gmk ment, and others were assigned tialß * vat© exhibitors. The Wellington ''Jh[| states that those who expect to « ; gold medals that were sdiedtilfdmffi i be disappointed; Obviously H_sfß| > Louis authorities quailed bcfOrmK I expenditure that would ba eAta__Mß 1 tli© extensive use of gold that I SSm i lw involved by tho original P&ntfß had recours© to a "hand_ome"^^ffl > prettily designed. JSil! [ A meeting of creditors in the'«MH . of Mrs Euphomia Willis was JMffß . Ashburton yesterday 'morning. ffiM I Jolin Davison (Deputy. Ofßci_l^^E signee) presided, and there wer_"|HH creditors present. The d&btorV]g|B I ment showed:—Secured cf editorts3H| 13s (value of -securities £6'9)l^H[ > secured creditors, £168 19s 6d;i«gW . per contra, £157 7s. &(r PutttjE-^H pea rod for the debtor, and ' Mrs Willis's filing was ocotsioraHH 1 her taking upon herself tho nuH bility for others' liabilities. 1 cured creditors were:—Edward»l||W] ' {memorandum of ™°rtgag«|M^^Hj 1081 and dwelling ' debt £456 -loc, value, of «f««^_^HG - -Terriman'.(liall furniture and effects), £60 18s, value of security £oXfrllH| wore thirty-six unsecured ' crtaHf mostly for small amounts, the-pomH l>eing:—-W. Bain and Co. -J-TIW-M Hanrahan £12 18s 7d, 3s 3d, Dr. Hunter £10, Terra £9 13s, R. MoCallum MWmm C. Beech £7 7s lOd, TV. Is 3d, and W. J. Silcock The creditors had no ■ and the estate was left in the Deputy Official Assigneenp, the meeting being aajourbsl The East CS-riatdhuroh mittee met last - week* ' BmH Messrs J. Jamdesoa Aiken, A. C. A__drews, J.wß^lnH D. Lumsden, J. i_«tohdL T. WJHH and G. W.C.emjWbon. TheKSH Education" wjpurov<!cpfirimng,pointmoat of°9--ss L. Wa-actKiipsH sistant inis-reas at itihe Gkmce_t«^KJH , school*. Aocountts to the' £21 7s 9d were passed i«'''mH The headmaster reported age attendance at <the school wag. 1096, oat of a wUfnlH of 1278, and at -the-South .63 out of 78. A small for girls (had been started vbyaßß McGill. Messrs sSimpson per IMr WiUiamß, bad |M>i<»H<|lH school wiith a hundred Trafalgar Nrxmber of -the "ViainWM rice Magazine." The head H&nHl Pbillipstown reported anatrqnimgU tendance of 252 out of a -Messrs Row© and Smitbson^"«bifl of the V,i_dlbing Committee, *t*sM|H they had found the schoo_» > order in ©very way. The oh~qiJHflffl_i ported that a local -firm had, own account, written I_o-ne;{m|[H particulars in <tihe raa.tit©r : posed tepid bath. Tt was a mously that the head-raster'.«inaH be congratulated upon the report by the irnspectctr. cided to recomanond the L. Snowball and Miss 31. J. ■McSJ-W in tih© order'named, for the assistaniiT mistress. A oeived from the Arbor Day !obinlMH asking for assistance in the the heavy expenditure incurroiLtaHH recent tree-planting, and it .'wjjj_B| solved to devote <_he sum of "j-HHH wards this object from tihe baqEßW| Writing from London by mail to (baind, a New ZeaianderM-B businefs visit to tihe Odd —It is aobohiishi*ng how littfe'i'tJßH here know of* New Zealand» there is no way for ilhem <io katow'-§|H th-oy enquire at the office or Cook's—and it is only tnj|9H| eon wlio ihas -made his or (her to travel wlho set to know, be<att<<Mß| go to thee© offices to seek respecting tho place tthey .ing. It' sec-ms to mc "that if la-nders want people to visit tMJ3H Siibitdon amd tour New efhould be an attiraobiv© bureau i central position here, where thojiWH could 'receive all informatics], see pictures of New Zealand K-fflH and the geysers of Rotorua, other attractions we liavo to tourists, travellers, a<nd those 1 " ; '' to sottle in a favoured land— bo table to obtain a'l steamers and fares out. and tfc© *Pfj| etc., in New Zealand. It said that all this can*be seen in *jfflH book, bint you want to get hold peoplo and talk the place and tractions up. They geem too and will not bo bothered looking*all| theseifehings, and want everythiritflgHHJ easy for them. If you go to*.QßM__] agency and the shipping can get all informa<t.ion by asktngMH it, but thiis does not boom New f |Bjj land, because people who go tlrftreSMW wan-tj as a rule, to, know etc. At present London i* tourists, and it would not lie a di(StM| matter to send.cards of .invitaxtamH como and view pictu-res cf land, alcao views of the "Now Intomational Exhibition to bo opgSW in Novpmlier." It is one thing to otH a ftno Exhibition, and another UMH to get people there f rem af-it. Ft Js_B to mc New Zeulandcrs, or the tics, are too slow, for a country : -Wm oui* ought to be booaaed mora. -|^H

A Wellington telegram says that it has been decided to hold the Bien.ma Conference of delegates of Municipal Associations on September Jrd. \ store at Kelso, in the Clutha district was raided by the police on fialnrdnv. and a caso of n-hiskv, a demijohn with some port S>* demijohn containing beer,, and I Jot"tle with beer in it were s ? ._cd. A prosecutinn is expected to follow. \t the mivting of the Cheviot County Council on Saturday, a telegram was rf_ from the Hon. W. Hall-Jones on [,f question of altering the name of to'station nmv called est I amis, which MiaUe to be w.th J- 1 land n address ng letters. It m«s 'Livedto recommend tJiat the name b? altered to Tormorc. Tiie Supremo Court criminal sessions nt Auckland were opened yc-s----tcrdav before Mr Justice Edwards, wno. ,n charging the b.-and Jury, congn.tu..ted them on tho remarkable, dinuiiu'on of crime in the Auckland district {or the past quarter, lhcro were only eleven bii:* on the cilendar, and ncna of'more than ordinary importance.

The woman, Ann Foster, who was convicted on Fiulav of the iiian;iau»hter of the illegitimate child ol i,j T " daughter came up for wiitnico venterday in the hu- ,,",„« Court before Mr Chapman. There was M.fhc.ent d0u1,., *,Vl hi* Honour, as to the legal roP n, f ility of nccmed for the child to make it d«~irabln tliat he should state ~ C a>c for the Court of Appeal. Mr .-aid that in regard to the tnrnis of release, it woukl ba sufiicu-nt for accu.-«i to lie ordered, on her own n-romiismce, to come up for sentence when «dled upon. That curse w.-s I'ullowrd. Accused was represented by Mr Harvey.

Pedestrians and others in Last street, Ashburton. on Saturday altornowi were rather startied by the be-h-u-ioni- of two young men in a trap, the hor--* in which was being iirgwl alone the main thoroughfare of tho town at a furious gallop. In turning into a side street the trap capsized, and the occupants were thrown out. Con-f-rable O Grady secured another conveyance, and took tho young men to the police station. Here it was lound on medical examination that one of the men was suffering from concussion cf t!io brain, and he was removed to a private hospital, where he now lies in a serious condition. Tire other ap'poared at the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, and, pleading guilty to a charge of drunkenness, was fined 20s by Mr It. Alcorn, J.P., in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. A long discussion ,took place at tho , meeting of the Cheviot County Council on "Saturday respecting the repairs licccw-ary to the Bluff road. Tho chairman (Mr J. Meikle) and Cr. Stevenson strongly opposexl any of the rates being spent on the work, but said that if the Government would make a gnant they would go on with the repairs. Crs. Gee, Oliver, and A. W. Rutherford, M.H.R., were in favour of going on with the work at once, Cr. Gee pointing out that if the port was bjockod it would mean, judging • by the amount of goods carted from the port la6t year, that tho peoplo woukl have to find quite £400 for extra carting, while the work of clearing the road could be done for £200. Ho felt there was no doubt about tho Government making a grant. The chairman suggested that a poll of the district should bo taken as to whether tho road should bo opened or not out of rates. After further discussion, it was decided that tho clerk be instructed to proceed with the work on tho Bluff road forthwith. Mr A. W. Rutherford, IL.H.R., handed in his resignation as a member of the. Cheviot County Council at its meeting on Saturday, stating that ho was sorry to sever his connection with the Council, but his Parliamentary duties took up so much of his time that he could not do justice to his district. The chairman (Mr Meikle) said it was with great regret ho heard of Mr Rutherford's intention to resign. . Mr Rutherford had been a most vain-' able member, and had been chairman for three years, and a member of the Council for eleven years. He moved:— '•That the Council receive Mr Rutherford's resignation with great regret, and that the same bo placed on the records, of tho Council." Or. Stevenson seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Rutherford, in replying, thanked the councillors fpr their kind expressions, and said that he would always take a deep interest in tho Council, and would at all times do everything he could to obtain grants of money from tho Government to prosecute necessary works in the district. The. Annual business meeting of St. Andrew's Church was held last week •in the schoolroom, when there was a large attendance. Tho statement of the Kirk Session showed that during the year there had beeni steady progress in all departments of church work. The membership stood at 313, fifty-two having join-ed tho membership i of the church against thirty-five who had left. The treasurer's statement E resented by Mr John A. 'fait, was ighly satisfactory. On tho general account the income had been £9-18 6s 9d, and a debit balance of £137 7s at the beginning of tho year had been reduced to £11 7«ylld. On the Jubilee Thanksgiving fund tho sum of £352 1b 3d had been received, ami a legacy of £100 had been paid by the trustees of the late Mr William Boag's estate. The church debt had been reduced by £300, and towards the remaining debt of £900 the treasurer had in hand the j , sum of £210, and. further promises. In . all a sum of £1500 had been raised by ! the congregation from all sources, of ' which amount £107 was contributed I

to irtiesions, the ecneraes of the church, etc. Encouraging reports wero submitted by tho Sunday school, tho Bible classes, and other organisations. During the evening tho following musical programme was rendered :—Violin solo, Mr Wylie; songs, Miss Graham, Miss Harper. Miss Bruce, and Mr Thompson. Mr R. Neville Rcnaud acted as

accompanist. Refreshments wero dispensed by tho ladies, and a pleasant hour was spent.

Grand N«ti>.nal vi-**itors art* advs-'f 1 that Hulbert and Co. have removed from opposite Strange's to new and commodious premises adjoining Freeman's, High street, having amalgamated with Slaymaker and Co., tho fashionable tailors. Gentlemen from the country requiring hats, shirts, ties, collars, underwear, etc., or to bo measured for a new suit, riding breeches, overccat, etc., are urged to pay Hulbert, Slaymaker and Co. a visit before returning to their homes. 8

Grand National Steeplechases.— Great excitement at Beath's Warehouse this week, owing to tho opening up of a most lovely lot of millinery models. 'Sco special window display. " Ladies should not fail to call and inspect these superb -pictures; the styles are recherche and the prices are very moderate. Please note—Beath's phenomenally successful sale still continues. Bargains in jackets, corsets, skirte, underclothing, furs, blankets, dresses. Mousing flannels 2-s Gd for Is. Odd lengths of most lovely silks up to 9s Gd yard, all to be given away at Is lljd yard. Beath's Halo now on, Cashel street. 6

Fresh attractions, and further •reductions will to-day be introduced in connection with Strange's Colossal Stocktaking Sale, and a supplementary circular (the second), descriptivo of tho new bargain lines, is presented with this morning's "Prefw." Grand National visitors and others should make a point of attending this extraordinary sale. 0

Now—just now—and for a few days, watches will bo sold at cost price. We aro over-stocked, and want money. Clarke and Co., practical watchmaker. 148 Colombo street. 9

The most attractive showing of millinery' ever collected in a limited space may be seen in the windows of Messrs Black. Beattio and Co. They are of tho daintiest and most charming combinations. We may also mention that tho moderate prices charged by this firm aro a decided advantage, which should not be overlooked where smart millinery is in requisition. 4 Importers can save time and money by banding their documents to N.Z. Express Co., Ltd., for clearance through customs. All transactions treated as strictly confidential. 11 Exhibition Post cards.—There is now on view in the show-case at tho Cashel street entrance of the D.I.C. a very excellent representation of the Exhibition buildings. These post cards have been very carefully executed from the ok vat ion as now seen in Hagley park, and will bo a valuable souvenir to post by the outgoing San Francsco mail. The price of same is most moderate, being simply One Fen.riv each. Everyone should eeo this facsimile cf the noble edifice, which is now under completion for the Great International Exhibition shortly to bo'opened. 10 Seeds that will grow, from Ninimo and Blair, Dunedin. Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id packet; vegetable seeds, 3d packet. Free lists of kinds at Fletcher Bros., Agents, Lower High street. 10 Ladies interested in the Grand National will also be interested in seeing the special display of early millinery models now being mado in the showroom upstairs. Inspection is invited. Graham, Wilson and iSmcllio (near Clock Tower). 23 English-nude Gold Chains, Long Gold Chains, Gold Necklets, Set-rot link Gold Chains, Gold Chain Bangles. Large assortment, direct from the manufacturers, London. Wonderiul value, inspection invited. Jones and Sons, Jewellers, 218 High street, Christchurch. 10 Now arriving, the Robey steam engines, in all classes, oil engines, gas engines, and steam pumps, etc. Particulars from H. McClelland, 224 Cashel street, sole representative. o Owing to the sudden climatic changes existing in Christchurch, many people have been suffering from coughs and colds of late. At such a time it is well to bear in mind tho fact that Wallace and Co.'s Cough Elixir is a stira, certain cure for all throat aud chest troubles. This remedy of proven merit acts upon tho mucous membrane, entirely removing from the system the cause of the trouble, whereas many preparations for tho same complaint contain injurious narcotics which merely temporarily silence the cough to sleep, to awaken with renewed vigour and discomfort to the sufferer. Wallaces Cough Elixir is sold at Is and 2s per bottle by all reliable chemists, and is jus suitable for child ran as for adults. Wallace and Co., chemists, Triangle. 10 Mr E. A. Earp, consulting optician by examination, _:ay be consulted daily at F. T. Paunoll and Co., Cathedral square Hours, 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Artificial light used. Consultation tree. Moderate prices. ' 14 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 avt-rago opticion or spectacle seller, for he '» unable to distinguish between optkjal defects and diseases, but consult John R. Proctor. 180 High street, Christchurch, who will give you a thorough examination, free of charge. ' - 214-5