NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12897, 31 August 1907, Page 8

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho auction announcements of Craddock and Simes, J. H. Davies and Co., C. It. Wilson and Co., C. A. Lees and Co., Farmers' Snlcyards Co., McKenaie and Willis, Ford and Hadliold, Field and Royd, Devereux, King and Co., Victor Harris. Brown, Little and Co., H. T. Llmitli, Montgomery Smith, Charles Clark, Baker Bros., Wright, Stephenson and Co., and Gillies and Nalder, will bo found on page 15 ot this issue.

Falso alarms of fire were given from Colombo street North at 7 o'clock, and from tho corner of Salisbury and Victoria streets at 11.15 last evening, and a third alarm from the corner of Durham and Victoria streets.

A private letter irom Sydney states that the lectures being given by Prolessor Macmillan Brown, LL.D., are well attended, and have excited much interest. The fifth lecture was on New Zealand and the Pacific. Profe-aor Brown will probably return to Chrisichuroh about the first week in October.

The Addington school fete was concluded last night. Mr H. C Lane distributed tho prizes won in the different competitions, and Mr Baker disposed of the remaining goods by auction. Mcsdames _ .erry and Kerr, who wero in charge of the fish pond nnd fairy well, and the other stall-holders worked well and contributed in no small measure to the success of the fete.

According to " the Gisbprne "Times," an official of tho Lands Department, who has boen. for a trip through the Tiniroto and Hangaroa district., states that the condition of tho roads in that part of tho country baffles description, The main road, he says, could be worse, but the back track between Hangaroa and Tiniroto. owing to the numerous landslips and the largo trees which tho bushfcllers allow to lie across the track, was almost impassable.

Legal argument was heard yesterday afternoon at tho Magistrate's Court- before Mr V. G. Day, S.M., m the case of Voyce v Zouch. The case was the outcome'of a dental operation performed at Ashburton. It-wasstated thot nlaintiff's etep-daught©r was takon by her mother to defendant to have two milk teeth extracted, and it was alleged fthat defendant had wronßfully extracted two lower incisor tooth. The defence stated that the teeth extracted were those pointed out by Mrs Voyoe. Tho plaintiff claimed £100 damages. Judgment was reserved.

The late editor of the "Maori Record," Mr R. S. Thompson, died a few days ago. Speaking at his funeral in Hawera, Potanga Wheta sai^:—"Depart, illustrious friend, to the majority gone before. Depart to Titokowaru, and to Tohiij and to many other friends of thy youth. You came to us as a shield between our people and tbe wrong dene, you have warded off mlny tioubles between the Pakeha and the, Maori. You were a medium be-' tween the white end the dark races. And so depart, most illustrious and best of friends. Your memory will not- die so long as manuscript shall live, and so farewell, farewell."

A successful trial of the specially-con-structed Albion 10-20 h.p. motor car intended by the Government for the Culverden-Hanmcr tourist service/ was conducted on Thursday. The oar wis driven by Mr Grapes, the Albion Company's expert, and carried besides cloven passengers artd a full complement of luggage. Included among those witnessing the test were tbo heads of the various departments of the railway service in Canterbury. Two runs to the ferry were mode—one on Thursday afternoon, and the other yesterday morning—the different journeys (19 miles each way) being covered without a hitch. If the motor service is adopted by the Government, passengers in the meantime will be conveyed to the ferry, and thence to Hanmer in the coach.

The Sydney Registrar in Bankruptcy holds the view that smoking a packet of cigarettes each day will destroy a man's memory. Ho expressed it -when a bankrupt wus before him for public examination last week. The Official Assignee asked tho witness many questions, and although it was obvious that tho man was trying to recall certain incidents, ho was, as his questioner despairingly remarked, tho most hopeless case ho had ever seen, "Do you smoko cigarettes P" the Official Assignee queried. "I do." said the bankrupt. ""I thought so; how many " asked the Official Assignee. "A packet a day," replif«d bankrupt. "Your fingers are stained, end your brain is clouded." commented the Assignee. The bankrupt, ill at case, jambed his hands in his pockets. "No wonder you can't remember." added the Registrar.

At the Fisheries Conference at Melbourne last week special interest was evinced in Mr Frank Faniell's proposal concerning the experimental culture of sponges by the Commonwealth, Mr Farnell affirmed that in this direction there were great possibilities for Australia, especially for West Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Ho justified this assertion by facts already recorded, and which were backed by scientific pronouncement. He also drew the attention of the conference to tho manner in whioh America had successfully established tho sponge industry. Mr Gale, the West Australian representative ; stated that parts of the West Australian coast produced untold quantities of sponges of great value, because of both texturo and size, but enterprise in the development of this source of wealth had been blocked by a controlling sponge trust, whose headquarters were in London, and who had condemned Australian sponges as valueless. Sponges which were condemned in London, however, had been pronounced by authorities in America ns being worUi 3dols. a pieoe. Mr Gale oomudcred that tho chief obstacle in tho development of an Australian sponge industry would bo tho London combine. It was also stated that tho Tasmnnian const was prolific of small sponges, and that in Port Philip Bay specimens 2ft. in diameter had been found growing on an old wreck. After slight amendments, Mr FarnoH's motion was carried.

Th 6 usual St, Albans Mttofl^__g____a)l___M etetv was when the question Ik»r S____________B questions Wwv 0 f a >aH«f _SHH denl of discussion.. . ..>_^.sflH| The monthly i_cetiß^-M^_i!___Hl wood Band of Hop* *w-_i_SfeSßP nesday. A _erri<4 o( M ® W visitors from town assists. w^SSSH and was much appreciated tSCT§ ?ri .ill.* att * ntW * * The case of Bradshaw (Mr Stri^^H i ■ )' M -sf on > Struther& and C_T__l claim for £2300 damages fo 'iS^Sm received, w,u come on for hesSfef the supreme Court at 11 riSS&EI Jlonuay morning, before Mr fati^Jl Chapman and a special jury 0 f ti^Jlnps So large was the attending entertainment in aid of the Hut bWtfh Methodist Church organ f«_dS_P Ihursday evening, that many ittwfcEli able to obtain admission. In btjLVW to avoid disappointing these ._mS__ would-bo pations, tho progrMnftft Sfsj repeated last ovening with the Bt__2lZ success. ***& The conclusion of tho social ____!__ in connection with the Culotlouiwi Society was marked , l3_f night by the holding of the vatuW ball in the hall of the society. Tb£Lj<] was a large attendance of the society and their frionds, wLtiEpi ball wis throughout a suoccn. |E£f niiieic was supplied by Foster's tkmW "The Chicago moat preserving *$$' panics employ women and milg in. various departments," saio: Mr mwL mouth in tho course of his nddlwf«h tho Arbitration Court yosto _ti*'>jj§§£ the work cannot bo so very *IWMM Wo don't employ them, but t WttfHftl what tho Union would say if Ws-diiSSs Mr 11. Slater, with a sudden rtetiUfeti tion of Mr F. R. Gillingham's eUISSSf of the dainty fingers of tho <_S3uEJ preserving factory girls, interjiftSji 'You would have to hands, anyway.'; d&k A number of new classes •iV&iii commenend at tho School of Art', <JaE# torbury college, duriiig the ooa_2§ term, which commences on FHwlJi September 13th. Amongst thsmSp classes for photographic letoucbing.iflf bo held on Friday evenings; afthttjtigjj tural sketching, a class that will wjjSs out-of-doors on Saturday a claw for marble carving, a'dastrMr! show card nnd ticket writing, a (JatJiiH day morning wood-carving c[m*. w |KK art needlework class, to ho held'ttff Monday afternoons; a landscape Awst to lie hold on Saturday afternoooiTp life class for portrait; painting, v££ Monday afternoons; a modejling"ithift for plasterers, and an drawing class for young childi«n .Ml! Saturday mornings. "Stono's Wellington, Hawk«V«sJ| and Taranaki Commercial, Mnnkimif and General Directory for 1007, tJudh has just been issued, is roprc_snUtmß of the high standard of the dirjgtfgtffc published by tliat firm. Tho map o( w4w lington and suburbs, and the map|«j New Zealand, have been oprr«ct*<f JWI to date, and the vustonui tarifi bwifs ed in the volume has been ttwuilSP from the resolutions passed House of Representatives on Julylng 1907. An immense amount ot'lmlb information is given; whilo tM'Hwl Zealand Annual, volume, consists of n comp_)lK}niif«lnK useful almanac and a variety ofw3iß inercial,. statistical, and general lirflS§ mat'loh relating to the colflnj' )_§|g| whole. Altogether the''dfreeu»yjro| valuable acquisition to any o_Bmski^h The steamship ' cbmpanioa "£tfl steamers in the first and second'JhSm passenger trade to and from InlifilHT are under instructions from tlieif MMa offices to iriorease their pattagt nHj by a surcharge of 10 per cent. Ttijjß only, part of a widespread niOwBB covering the' whole Eastcnt 1 "tvdjl twenty-two large' companies pataß pating in it. The Austral _«&?*)§■ concerned aro the P. and 0., OnH Royal Mail, Massagerios MariuSj Norddeutscher Lloyd, *Canadiatf9| Australian, C. Thompson andjJK (Aberdeen Lino), Lund's Blue AjfUß Line, end tho. FoderalLine. As yet the increase dMgHH apply to third-class traffic or AmH Han coastal traffic It is undeNMH that the step has become neoMaMJH consequence of additional bu__NM||H ()osed on tho companies by;viti(H egislation in Great Britain, _fjftjM hanced prices for most: of 'theHMM and provisions, and by a £ M.t j.litMH| in the price of coal. Mean advices to hand confirm the tioned change in passeriger Ttm,Wm agents .have boon advi>_l •WtriMJl It is understood that the iMNMHI ,to take effect fortbwith. - VA^aH .. .The enquiry into': the circnwj|jaH connected with the death OJjitlfMß Thomas Hudics, A.B.,": ytho 'MmAA ed overboard from the scboonW'-IMH tah, on July 10th, was Dunedin oh Wodneaday." F-MliiM| denoe relative to the hap was given, arid at ,ita opWSM tho Coroner, in summing, dpi r *WM was a somewhat unusual thing; WJ|| enquiries of this nature, oWfflH been done at the request of tMfMM ter of Marine. The reason: yjftlM these accidents had become ratPlßß quent of late. Jn this instanjatllM was no doubt but that tm.mkmm accidentally washed overboard,'yJJHH a heavy sea unexpectedly striklijai ship. The only question *» .igPHH sufficient precautions naa ; beOaJaMI in the way of providing V*W*g*A lines for thto use and aafotyJiffM crew. He must say it that the accident might hfcTfrjyflaW vented had proper »%»n«l*sfsfflS Tided on the vessel in tennjJWjW section of tho Act. In ni»*m»KM tho Minister of Manno he . m*M suggesting that m fntur* W*PM ting, supported .by a properly sot up in lieu rf^K^fHH A meeting of W.C.T.U. ' was hold on- W«M>«g| Miss Boberts occupied the chaUjrfig respondenco was received from t|g» micr and the Hon. A. knowledging tho receipt of passed with reference to the flWgjH which took place in tho ***$*£**. ing women ns legislative -OoamHl also from Mrs Roso that tho resolutions would w OMB ed ot a mooting of «?.. Women's Instituto. With. *gj*M to a letter received from JSl'ajm Zealand President of the YfSt the following resolutions were VMm —"That in view of the alarm «Jffl in the minds of thejiublio cumstancos <»"nw^ ft wlth .,%SS of tho steamer Kia 0™», tn ?,-?2SS ment is respectful virped, terests of the travelling P«W*%|J abolish packet l>«n_<\ * this resolution to be sent to .V*jm mier. Minister of Marim*, and ?»IJ2S Tcr Chrmtrhureh: "That, consideration the numlwr of trusted to your company err steamers, the S;^wnrA b s^p $*** figM of all its officers, 7 ' a copy of W«gjg lulion to 1m» sent to thft_ steamship companies. HJa place with regard to ibe of Miss Mnrcutt, •"V',T J RnSHi to issue invitatjons to an A sninll committee was r *^ m m { Mrs S. F. Whitcombo convener. A leaflet on '^j^ilii of the proKrnmme for tne vi .|^

SlJll&KriniUtee of tbe Ex-Contingent-in their annual n>[>ort Iffiat the meeting of the Assoj|#gj j,jt evening, exprrwcl the [ __Za. ■pr_ w » «' ~,nv I->«'f !, "ce t should be n decided nn- ; C n the old system of .>n'^"he «l*-le..ce forces of the Irtuwa (i r<J tilifiition was cxpr n.ed at .__ that nmst of the member., of •?' r__mcii I"" 1 , '" ,,n commanders of . . Krivnte telegram from Diinciiii lliat the oiwiiing performance ol _* t0 l*ollnf(l Juvenile Opera Company • *.__t city was a t*»mplete . i< (•<•-.«, 1 _v__ ro'ttords tho size of the nidi-i. <■ ,J _fth« mnnii-r :n «hich the pice ••*. from fi»t to k.M. During the £_«__n sen«oii ilm second piece in ■JJiSmS tho 15-y -«'" •'« produced. 'His Woolston Bins* Bund will {.lay 'til following program nm on the Band ti_t__da. Victoria square, to-morrow, Bo1 _____mm__ at a P-m-. weather ■ per(J. S4 Sme); grand solution, "Don n!r*«_ni" (Mozart), arranged by 8. Sftt Sleep" (E, (Jreeiie); grand _.- vm'Z ".Memories ot A.el.cr" (ar'___T by llimmer); intermezzo, IIS "Marine Artillery' V. Rim-ft-"God Save the king."

The pesceful progress of a dub ,„ ee wh Mi ni S l ! t w '" interrupted by >h_ .entry into the room of « dihpitVl BiTi-lual, who piloted h.msclt SJortst unrtead.ly ...to a very rrominent position not far from the Eman. "Are you a member of tho ____?" asked tho chairman. .No, ™.1.0 reply "Then what aro you !_,__i/o?" "Well," replied the in--3r "I saw there was a meeting on Scaipe up, Ml thought I would bo f .«„» He was quite ainwniible. to *«_ o. ever and withdrew quietly of "the officer presicluig.

" Tho business of moat preserving in N-J? &■ and, according to statemvnts So in the Arbitration Court ycsteiay by tho representatives of tho Canirburt Frozen Meat and Christchurch ■Mrtt tJmnpnniw, is in a parlous state "With the present values of land and '.lock," said Mr Murray, "wo aro not ,n the running in the preserving world. Meat preserving has become a necessity to US to got rid of by-products, but St 1 .fill bo a bad day 'for -New Zealand when it becomes a business of any consequence." Mr Weymouth also had a discouraging report to make. "The Chicago tinned meat scare has not nnite died away yet," ho said, "and wo ftill feel tho effects of it. Throe-fourtTis of our 1906 output Is stored in various parts of tho United Kingdom, becaiyo we could not find buyers, and tho 190, output is prnctically untouched."

11 /J The limitation of anglers "takes" to h V 201b of trout for any one day, has 0 . (writes our Timaru correspondent) 7 , ■.',: drawn a good deal of adverse commoat '• X .< from local anglors. Somo arguo that "■ v it is,quite unfair to limit tho "takes." P ■_ lxxatttso it so often happens that iishej- *• " ' ' mpn return homo with empty basked '* ■•'■'. ■■ *iuid when it' is posaiblo to secure a 8 good haul they should not bo debarr_ I '? ■■''■;:, from doing so. Others think that the !l .-!* .limit of 20lb is too low, as two good ;/ sinfld fish will sometimes ex.c_._l ihis ,1 ■'.. . »«iglit, and.those who argue this way, J '" . *ay that they, would not object to a limit of 401b for a day's fishing. Ono a f angler declined that 201b should bo n■;:='!, ample for anybody, and ho thought ••■ ;■-,;.' ■'; the new regulation to this eiroc. was '»■;■'•. a very good ono. Another said that it 8-/. : - ma limply tempting peoplo to toll u ■■.,, [t ■'■ fakalibods and break the law. as vt '{ : 'V; would bo the easiest matter in the **■...? '"• worlil to evade the rcgulatior. »I.y a £•'' ii' sitnplo process of distributing the fish t\W .caught, tho successful anglers, putting f's-i§- -their; fish in excess of 201b into the [»(>#. baskets of their lesa,{...ski!fill ie.'hi. ijf.'s■ _ anglers on tbo rivers bank, and $';■ .' j; Rotting them back again wh. i there ...was no possibility of a ranger being &!*,ss. r-v-uear to see. On the whole, the new _!:.'■:. .regulation has not boon" received favfel. J C .'-OUM-ly by Timartt anglers. 4 .';_ "Truth" is a book—two P%. 'Soob, in met—for the two lino novels, d ; .!jl Trustßetrayed" and "Tlie Square il %V, P«g< ; ' are now running through '* _ll ?' it» It is a magazine for t'll wth». good short stories it prol * .a! ft'-*M*f—"At the Door of tho Cago," _i _! Doesn't Pay," "Paid on e Y-M i&Awejrtancß,'' "At the Arts Hall," _''« . Idyll of Monto Carlo." .gain, *.■-',•« .s'>t .is ;: a magazine ■ for tho fine I>M ;|>leotjon of articles from English ami r * i:# . ■ American exchanges which it contains, ■SX'M W w ,*** ladies' columns, its garden and i'm M " t, y intelligeiKSo, and 4ts special foa- ,. "I l! turea--" Greenroom and Gallery," t'-m &_ _* ndsmen ' a Gossip," and that singui I _*# cloTor coinmn, "Men and ll * ™ ._>»" in which "Democritus," one of * ;1 §, thi*'smartest writers of tho day, this ,* •; ! )| jf-!,tw*| amongst other things, finds a I'M : .?'*., °!__t or .! llw - Cullinan Diamond. i .1 .-.**_?' Truth",i3 an excellent news _■'.. ;;' i '* il ? et «n account of its copious cable, ,i■". & ft nd local news. The late J- v .$ Puulished at 8 p.m., contains ~ ■:■-.. ■•:■''frH l6 sporting auu athletic newe oi t 1': ■ ..y.W* _ .. Full reports and results „ : : ;!'vi i v > ,U " x,tl)all «nd other fixtures. rl Hw?* Chri ? tchurch cit y ™"<* hol<l ti I' ■:i' ! -22 W. 0 " Progreasive euchre party, a '• ■;S!? ntat J on of Prizes, ,md dance last .flWwg m the brange Hall About i - v_; 4 _? ,, P ,M l part in the card - ■* ;;i! .l m t!_ _ l A •"> wVch the prir.es woro B ?; Gibson and Captain Mcb ■.'■■. ; ffi » "T™ tllo dance started Cap•■s £fc Mb y p rc6c »t«i tho follow^ » Sff 10 ? r. Cu P »" .> lfc > S°rgoant .4i cSV-c CkM Sergeant ! W| _ ~nt ■ N o w ' n »n 2, Sergoant ' i ffll A. ? . rgoßnfc Thomas 4. JJ. » ■*. > fcJS.'^V , P* a,n Cup), i 4 • tHrfc' 11 * 2 Private W. Call '.4 rSr^ 0 ? Webster and Chap- - 'I i:&iJ____ i*>dd. Major . 4 t-SSy* _"«•• Sergeant Cook; 51 r H. . :■-$ .-«RS!P M ?» Private W. CMwcll; Mr ■ I p p , rivhte Ki,, p ; - . ''"SLi n^ TO<HiB Pr" l *' ?sergc>nnt New- : .. ■'' vS-'tr xt *°n yenra' service medal Pri- - ■: ? n___ 1 \. C ? ok ' 3 y pars » Uruwn '••••• s ' . U_£ lEa . <,3 >"<' nrß > Corporal Ua,H. f ? 'f V *__#?'_. t.lO offiwrs present . '■■■»' V __L_!__ l ' na » ml Fin "'« ami ■ tSS? mof nenrly ail th ° lwai 1 4 fiS t, I?^ Btor . "f old Maori lore wn« - -'''4 #SL£ J 1 ' 0 ''Marlborough Express" - 1 . Mr C - J - J» r V. ii woll- ' I 522 nB _f° ""f'ority of tho Waif 4= : _ir|2i....PPenkinß of Peloru* .Tack, * "'•* ' fcrvhu" 1 . 8 h f l">d been interrated ' >■■:%■■ :V'iS_2?7 V,? Vp,h »K by steamer from ► "'■. '^'tffJl.. a P u C^ n ' Mr J,,r y remarked * :| h 1 * bru-k to his re--1 . -rSffi-iS" 00 .' of thp "'"-"' nt traditions ' -T4 - *_ tora - Whp » Now inland f * SWind „ lecor ««'<l by the Chatham * . ITW « the 00 containing » ; ; : -bknl_,_ Wns through what ' ■ : ' ; J .» bi_ Jl^, o '' t' l " F renoh Pass, when ; "- _ * _. fwh tho way and 1 ' « -'S__ft_. Ik,W _ ho,n to Procer.l. Tho 1' 1 - QZ; 1 " 0 friKlitoued and landwl. : '% , i Wh , lch ,vo " i,l ~ilv sniped t d not .- 1110 I '- !!l Prevented . Pr?«*«>»nK. Wlumi tho sea ' ' ; ;**E_U?L m ti }° "»*»«* wt-nt on, Iwing ! . ?_£___! •* ih * fwh - *bo acted «« a «*|2r-f2*f «>" sideruble distance. Tho ' %*_«* tribe W!, - s 8 " tbunkrul for 1 *WK _•"? t hut hl ' K ;l ™ tl 'o ,lsh * " - -tittif .Si"* t? act «* Ruido for all boat. I ° W I,ntiv «'-* thoroughly : Wfc_. ? i tr «diiiou, ami to them ._»__*» k L ? »-• identical _*__*__-_V hi,t »»vtd thoir aunw •«F'-* q ? 1 *rt*«*_on.

There are nearly 13,000 more horses in New Zealand to-day than there were twelve months ago." 'The Dominion.'' the new Wellington morning newspaper, w_ll bo published about the thud week in Septera- ; her. ; Three marble and alabaster altars ' for the side chapels of the Itonian _ uthollic Cathedral have arrived, and will be placed in position soon. At Iluahine four men put up , a n .ord by foiling 185 acres of bush in 1") weeks and 4 days. They received a cheque for £.'ll6 tor their work. Tho Arbitration Court concluded its Christchurch sittings yesterday ofternorm, the session having lasted from July loth. The Court sits in Timaru on Wednesday next. The new evening paper to bo published in Wellington will be named 'The Figaro." The promoters are hopeful of being able to make a start next month. ! A youth named George Jones was ; charged at tho Auckland Police- Court j yesterd-iy with tho theft of cash and I cheques amounting to £'-1. the property of Kdward Sutherland. Ho was | remanded to Wellington. i Tho Netherlands Consulate in Wellington (says tho "Post") has been ad--1 that "on the 15th of last montn ! n large number of hank notes of the I Java I.ink were stolen from the l.overnniei.t Treasury at Koeta-Kadga ..•Sumatra). A reward of £400 is being offered for information which may lead ,to tho discovery of tho thiet or thieves. ! Sawmills are springing up in tho ; vicinity of Ohaknue, Main trunk ! line 'it is expected that there will Ihe something liko 23 sawmills 111 the I locality in the course of twe vo months or so. There is no doubt, says the Ohakune correspondent ot tho "Taihape Post," that they are going to operate on the best nulling district in New Zealand.

At a meeting of the Appointments Committee of tho Technical College Mr X J. Duvies, machßnist in Mr Peppier s factory, was appointed, out of five applicants, to take cuarjje of the woodworking machinery which has just arrived from Homo. Mr J. Barron, henior typist to tho Christchurch Meat Company, was selected out of six applicants as linstructor in typewriting to tho evening classes.

It does not appear to bo generally known that Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" in the "Messiah" is the only ono to which tho audience stand. The practico originated in the fact that when tho composition was first played in London, the audience rose in token of their admiration for the genius of the composer. Ever since then tho practice ot the audience rising when lit. is playeu bos been continued. But on Thursday night, when Beethoven's "Halleluiah" w«s played at the opening of the Durham street churc',.. rgan, the audience stood up, which was quite an innovation.

Tho Government training-ship Amokura will bo brought alongside one of the Wellington wharves next week for tho purposo of having a steam windless placed on board (says the "Post." Steam will bo supplied from the mam boilers. It is expected that when the vessel has returned to her moorings another batch of boys who aro anxious to adopt the sco as a calling will be draftee! on board. The health of the present company continues satisfactory, and Captnin Hooper expresses himself pleased with the behaviour of tho lads.

A determined effort is being made by the Postmnator-General of Australia to prohibit tho passage through the post of oertain advertisements and publications containHng them. Action in the matter has alrendy been taken by the authorities in New Zealand, and was taken some time ago in Australia by Mr Austin Chapman. On that occasion, however, the advertisements wero ultered to suit the ideas of «tho department. Tlie departmental detectives in Sydney and Melbourno have now been set to work to collect tho necessary evidence. if tho Postmas-ter-General is satisfied that the advertisements should bo prohibited, no will consult tho Crown law au_»iorities ns to tho proper stops to be taken.

The Wellington Trades and Labour Council on Thursday night passed a resolution to tho effect that tho ' Council views with considerable apprehension the unmitigated ntt-ncks now being made on labour legislation , through the medium of Mr Andrew Collins, by the concerted action of employers, assisted by the capitalistic press in respect of that gentleman's official position as representative of the workers on the Conciliation Board, and mc Council has __?ery reason to believe that such attacks are being made with the object of securing an amendment of the Act in tho direction ot prohibiting officers and members of Unions representing workers acting as members of tho Hoard and tho Arbitration Court, ami urging upon democratic members ol Parliament the desirability of opposing any such proposal.

Tho inadequacy of tho berthing accommodation «t Onehunga Wharf (says tho Auckland "Star") was very npparent last Sunday, when tho vessels in port numbered eight, including three largo Union steamers, and the Northern Company's Rarawa. On tho inner side of tho wharf tho Rosamond nnd the ketch Elsie lay side by side, and, on tho outer edge, the Weka, Rarawa, Corinna, and Takapuna double-banked, and Waitangi and Muritni, also double-banked, were berthed. The departure of the Rarawa in tho afternoon allowed the Corinna to securo a berth at the wharf, but even on Monday morning tho efforts of the railway and steamship company officials to handle the inward and outward cargoes of four vessels ill n limited timo were somewhat hampered by congestion on the lines.

Quito a largo number of young Australians, Canadians, and New Zealanders are in . business in London, gaining experience in warehouses and other establishments. A call for a meeting of colonials in Hyde Park recently mot with such a ready response, that as n result it was resolved to hold n reunion as a means of providing a farewell gathering for a number who wero on the evo of returning to their homos beyond tho seas. The reunion, for which Mr T. Jones, of Wellington, acted as secretary, was held in the Clachan Hotel, Regent street, on the 10th ult. Tlie chairman was Mr J. D. Fyfe, who is returning to Now Zealand, ami a very enjoyable evening was spent. Tho toasts honoured were "Tho King," "Tho Colonies" (by Mr Foster), "Colonials in London" (by Mr vTTiisson) and "Departing Guests" (by Mr Muir). A programme of musical and other items was contributed to by Messrs Foster, McCrae, Wigg, Fyfe, Muir, Jones. Hoyoe, and Rangiuia (the Maori vocalistl."

Sensational News.—Mr J. McDonald (of the late firm of Jacobsen and McDonald), who has just taken over Mr Hampton's furnishing warehouse, at 91 Lower High street, has decided to commemorate his opening with a hngo clearing sale. Hero is a golden opportunity of purchasing furniture nt one-half it's usual price. Don't fail to sco the exquisite display of beautifully curved duchesse chests, wardrobes, sideboards, chovols, etc., all articles marked in plain figures. Then see what you save. Tlie opening coremonv takes*pk»ce to-day, at 91 Lower High street. 6

Don't let your twitch get you down ; kill it with a Benicio Disc Plough. W. Bassett find Co., 23 Manoheeter atreet, 6

T_T_i« Pin© o'clock, the cur-To-nigM£"£ n _. down np on the great tain will «**. un der direction of the sale <»«doc«» j tJIG esta to of the To-day, all odd, late -Mr «» lengths, remnants and odd garnets will be cleared at an| pn f e ' jmour having gained currency t _. _!T_ld established boot business u ha _-„ 1 Harris* Imperial Boot DoS_ hSd"b?ng«l lunds, Mr J. Harris Uhes to inform Ins customers ana the public that he is carrying on the business as hitherto. Negotiations were pending, but were mutually declared off. 6

We are asked to draw the attention of our readers to the fict that Alessrs tfcath and Company's Winter Sale— tho most successful, we understand, they have ever conducted—absolutely closes to-day. m> that to-day provides die list chain, to secure Winter wants, useful for next winter, at a fraction of their usual prices. A novel announcement from this firm will be found in our advertising columns. q In all departments at Messrs T. Armstrong and Co. s store to-day, price .miners have lieen burned away, for tho wind : up of their great realisation eule at nine to-night. 2

The fine, genial spring weather is having a tremendously good effect on trade, and tho Farmers' Co-op. is drawing the crowds with its offerings of new goods for the new season. In this issue will be found announcements of novelties in women's attire. fi

For new, stylish, up-to-date Suits go to G. Shaw end Co., 213 Cashel street, who have engaged tho services of a first-class cutter (Mr A. Uritton) for tho coming season. The new season's tweeds are just to hand, and you would be acting widely in placing your orders early, and have first choice of on unequalled selection.. G

Tho latest ideas in spring and summer fashions are daily being opened up at tho D.1.C., and' include dainty fashions in French and English millinery, British, French an<l colonial dress fabrics, and the very newest of lice and silk neckwear, blouses and ready-to-wear novelties, including tho "Kimona Belt," in a choice range of designs. 6

Now that the weather is more changeable, it is always interesting to know what it is goin" to be; also what tho total rainfallanu the temporaturo has been in different parts of the country. A choice assortment of rain gauges, barometers, self-registering thermometers, and other scientific instruments is to be seen at John It. Proctor's. Oculists' Optician, 180 High 6treet, Christchurch, end aa they have been priced very low, there is now no necessity for anyone to bo without one. Inspection invited. 6

Generally when a man gets into the dentist's chair, and knows that there is nothing for it but that cruel tugging and pulling, ho begins to realise tno wisdom of taking proper measures for the preservation of the teeth beforo they become decayed. Artificial teeth, no matter how good or costly, can never look the same, or be of the same servico to you as your own natural teeth, and when such an effective preservative as JEukol tooth paste is procurable at tho small coat of Is per tube, it seems only wis© to use it daily. Eukol tooth paste kills the germs which accumulate in the crevices of the teeth and cau.se decay. It removes the tartar which is responsible for the discolouring of tlie teeth, and thus makes visible the notural ivory in all its whiteness and beauty. Eukol tooth paste is procurable from all chemists and from Wallace and Co., High street, but b© sure you get Eukol and not a substitute. 9

To farmers and stationholdera. The Robey Oil Engine for simplicity, durability, finish, workmanship, has no equal. Your shearing shed can be fitted up all complete. All engines guaranteed. Write for prices for tho whole outfit. 'H. McClelland, 224 Cashel street, Christchurch. 6

It is not generally known that badlyfitting spectacle frames are harmful to the eyes. When the optical centre of the lenses is not opposite tho centre of the pupils, a prismatic effect is produced, thus putting a strain on certain of the motor mucscles. By consulting J. D. Clarke, D.8.0.A.-, F.5.M.v,., F. 1.0. (London), you can rely on having properly fitted frames and correct lenses. Telephone 2321. Up to date testing rooms, 148 Colombo street, adjoining S. Clarke and Co., jowellers. G

That idea of yours. Why not patent it P Consult Henry Hughes, Patent Agents, 183 Hereford streot (opposite United Servico Hotel). No consulting fees. 2

Smart and stylish m._.inery, in tho daintiest of spring models, are now being shown by Messrs Black, Beattie and Co. The great feature of our millinery is that they aro selected from tlie most becoming styles, highclass material entering into every uetail. Do not fail to see our display. Tho moderate charges always givo satisfaction. 0 Better have no watch than one continually wrong. Consult Kennett, the people's watchmaker. His timekeepers are good, correct and cheap. Kennett will also test your eyesight and fit you with spectacles. High street, next Excelsior Hotel. 8 Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, F.S.M.C, D.S.O.A. (London), Optholmic Optician, may be consulted on all cases of Defective remediable by ghsses. Consulting rooms, Cashel street W. (next Ballantyne's). Hours, 930 to 5.30. Telephone 397. Specialty, rimless invisible glasses.- ° The Road to Health. Paved with good digestion. Bragg's Vegetable Charcoal. Invaluable for indigestion, diarrhoea, fevers, etc. Powder 2s, 4s, 6s; biscuits, Is, 2s, 4s. All Chemists, Bragg, Wigmore street. London. Eng. 24 HOW TO CURE A COLD. Dr Cuthbert Hall specially recommends "Gum Leaf Brand" Eucalyptus as being scientifically prepared and ozonised. "