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NEWS OF THE DAY.

A no more pleasing half-tone engraving has been published im the colonial papers than that of the Manawatu Gorge, which occupies a double page in tho issue of ''The Weekly Press," which comes out to-day. The picture is typical of New Zealand mountain scenery, and as it depicts a route over which most tourists travel, it is bound to attract a deal of attention. The scenery of the interior of the North aud South Islands, through which the North Island Main Trunk Railway, and tho Midland Railway are gradually working tlheir way is .represented in several illustrations which make tho issue almost a New Zealand pictorial number.

At tho Auckland Police Court Yesterday, John Sidney Hines was charged with the theft at Wellington of £115 from David Sutherland. Detective Marsack stated that the charge was in connection with tho discovery in Wellington of the body of a man who had apparently been drowned, and who was known prior to his decease to havo possessed the cum of money referred to. Accused was remanded to Wellington.

Mr H. AY. Bishop, S.M., was on the Bench at the Magistrate's Court yesterday morniug, and fined six male first offenders for having been found drunk as each, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. One male first offender for a similar offence was fined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment; and Michael Smith was similarly dealt with. A man who was guilty of disorderly behaviour whilst drunk was fined 20/, in default seven days' imprisonment. Antonio lernendez was adjudged to be an d i u . nkard > »nd was ordered t" Pakatoa Inebriates'

The opening of the new church of St. Augustine, Cashmere Hills, wiil take place this afternoon.

The Old Colonists' Association continues to receive accessions to its niemoership, and it appears likely that it will reach well up to three hundred. The first meeting of the executive will take piece this week.

A proposal is on foot to establish a Prisoners' Refuge in Wellington, under the management of the Prisoners' Aid Society. Hitherto, discharged have * gone to the Salvation Armj hostel. It is suggested that the men in the proposed Home should be employed on remunerative work and paid a proper wage, which they would receive, less tho cost of their keep.

On Saturday morning at am oaxly hour Constable Bird, of Culverden, arrested two boys who had escaped from Burahain and who had made their way through Brookside, Hurunui, and Waiau, and were on their way to Ivaikoura. The boys were brought bofore Dr. Little, J. P., at Culverdenon a charge of stealing bicycles and a travelling rug. They were remanded to Christchurch.

At tho Ashburton Magistrate's Court yesteidav, before Mr Henry Davis, j.P., John Taylor, on a charge of drunkenness, was fined 10s. On a further charge of stealing, on April 19th, a clothes-wringer value Bs, the property of Mrs Barnott, and a. bath valued at 9s tho property of Mrs Bennett, the sanw accused pleaded not guilty, and on the application- of tho police ho was remanded till April 23rd bail 'being allowed, accused i#£s and one surety of £o.

The tenrpcrrature on Sunday a.nd yesterday was in marked contrast with that of the two preceding days. On Good Frfctay the highest reading of the thermometer in the shade was 75deg.. an<l on Saturday 65deg., whereas on 'Sunday and yesterday the_ highest readings wore respectively 55de«g. and 58deg. There was a sharp frost at Ashburton yesterday morning, the grass being quite white at daylight. The weather was cool during the day, though fine. Thero was a rainfall at Kaiapoi on Sunday of a quarter of an , inch.

Yesterday the Union Steam Ship Company ran an excursion to Aka.roa, the Rotomahana being, put on for the trip. The steamer, with 466 passengers on board, left. Lyttelton at about nino o'clock, and after a very smooth pas-sa-go, arrived , at Akaroa shortly before twelve. After three hours' stay, tho Rotomahana left at 3 o'clock on the homeward trip. The vessel had to run in the face of a very string northeast wind, and did not arrive back in Port until five minutes to seven. As usual, on these trips, the -majority of the passengers were greatly affectedi with seasickness, especially on the liome-ward; trip; but to those who were; 6a-fo against such, attacks tho trip was ■very enjoyable.

The committee of the Waimate branch of the B. and F.B. Society met Inst Thursday evening. It was resolved that step 9be taken to have the nearest Sunday to 7th of March each year (that being anniversary day of the Bible Society) observed as Bible Sunday in the churches of the county. As it is feared there are homes and families destitute of Bibles or Testaments, it was resolved that minnstars bo asked! to inform the committee of eiicth as are willing to *buy ox accept copies 'of the Holy Soriptuo-os, so that the deficiency may be supplied. The president and secretary were asked to arrange for meetings in country school districts during moonlight evenings oP the month of May, with the view of arousing interest in the work and progress of the Bible Society.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that it is understood that the Government intend to introduce legislation next session with the object of facilitating -the work of the Native Land: Commission. At present delays occur through the Commission having to wait for land to be brought before it by the native owners. It is suggested that the Commission should 1 talvo each Maori land district as now defined, and through the Land' Board! locate the settlement of land by reserving for the native owners what they may require, and lease the balance on the usual terms in the ot>en market, leaving the Native Land ! Court to deal with successions in the usual way, and also, if required, to effect any alterations the Board 1 may consider necessary.

Mr R. H. W. Bligh, White Cross lecturer, -addressed a meeting of men and. lads over 14 years in the Oddfellows Hall, Addiington., on Sunday evening. He has arranged, a programme for Ohristchurch as follows:— Sydenham Oddfellows' Hall to-night, Spreydon Public School tomorrow njght, Woolston Oddfellows' Hall Thursday. Thesoemeetings commenoe' at 8 p.m. and tho admission is free. On Friday Mx Bligh will addfrees the stmdente of Canterbury College, and on Sunday in His Majesty's Theatre Mr G. W. RussolQ, chairman of Canterbury College Board of Governors, prosides over a mass meeting of men. Durinig Mr Bligh's last tour of Now Zealand* his Excellency tho Governor presided) over a meeting of 3000 men in Wellington. Many of the doctors of Christchurch intend being present at Sunday's meeting

The- last meeting of t<he East Christchiareh School Committee was attended by Messrs John Janiieson (chairman), Dr. H. McClelland Ing'is. and Messrs W. C. Aiken, J. W. Butler, David Lumsden and F. B. Saps-ford, and William F. Hilson (secretary). The eecreiary to the. Board of Education! wrote stating that Miss S. Lynskey and Miss D. McCnllough had been appointed pupil-teachers at the Gloucester street school. The headmaster reported an average attendance of 1011 out of 1140 at tl-~ main school, and 79 out of 98 a>l tin' South Belbedhool. No fewer tihan 231 pupils had attended last quarter without m-iseingoneday, and 2Ocif "tihese havo now obtained four oertincates, and are entitled to a prize. The headmistress at Phillipstown reported that the average attendance of hoys had been 171 out of 182 on the roll, and 155 out of 163 girls. Twenty-three children hod gone to Gloucester street main scliool, three- to Wools ton, and two to Walthani, thus allowing scone for a farly large promotion in all the lower classes, and relieving the pressure of overcrowding there. It was resolved that fire alarms be held once a week after the holidays. It was resolved to adopt the headmaster's suggestion re closing the schools for the Easter holidays from April 16th to Jlav sth.

Mr D. Buddo, M.P., has received the following reply to his letter to the Minister for Lands recommending that the resolutions of the Ohoka meeting of dairymen In? given effect to:—"I beg to acknowledge* the receipt of your letter of the Bth inefc. in regard to a meeting of dairymen held at Ohoka and their desire in connection with the inspection of dairies and the action taken by the Department. In reference to tho Christohurch dairymen, I had an opportunity of meeting them and discussing with them their objections to inspection. In regard to the other matters mentioned in. your letter, the recommendations contained therein will bo noted. I regret however, that I arr unable to depart from the requirement of a race leading up to the milkincshed. It would mean that cattle would be standing around tho milking-ehed. with th* result that dust and dirt of al! kinds would bo wafted into tho shed with every breath of wind. the regulations are out, I think it will lie found they ere reasonable. The exclusion of dirt nrnst, of course, be provided for. As far as anything in tlif nature of one bail for one cow is con corned, there will bn no such requiroS*"^—Yours faithfully, Robert Mc-

A young woman, who was taken to the hospital recently suffering from the effecte of a solution of matcii-heads alleged to have been self-administered, is to appear before the Court this morning on a charge of having attempted to commit suicide.

At the second-class band contest held at Ttmuka yesterday the Lvttelton Marine Band were first with 145 points, Timaru Marine socond with 135 points, Cih-ristclmrdi Elite- third with 130 IXMivte and Waimate- fourtli with 120 points.

A correspondent writes eulogising the action of a conductor on a car coming in from the racecourse last evening. Jtio bays the conductor removed from the car a man who was making himself objectionable, and this prompt action conduoed greatly to the comfort of the other passengers.

The nominations for the Mayoralty of Christchurch close to-morrow, at noon. Up to the present Mr George Payling, the present is the only candidate nominated, but a requisition to Mr Charles Allison is in course of signature, asking him to offer himself as a candidate.

The Rev. S. Henderson, in the course of his speech at the Bands of Hope demonstration yesterday, alleged that on Sunday night when he was going to church he saw three young men come out of a little reserved piece alongside tho riverbank drunk. Hβ declared thoy were specimens of what was going on all the time, and yet it was said that our young men did not drink.

The late express from the south, whioh is due in Christchurch at 10.40 p.m., was an hour late last night. Tho traffic was -exceptionally heavy, fully eighteen long cars being filled with passengers, and tho train was drawn by two engines. The delay was caused through the numerous crossing of holjday trains and tho extra work necessitated by tho large number of passengers requiring accommodation.

The work in connection with the completion of St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton, is now so far advanced as to enable the regular services to be again held in the building. The new chancel is a very handsome addition, and it has vastly improved the acoustic properties of the whole building. The vicar, the Rev. E. Whitehouse, and the choir are highly pleased at the result, and tho singing was hoard on Easter Sunday to much hotter advantage than ever before. So, also, were the other portions of the service. The balance-sheet to be presented at the annual meeting of parishioners shows special subscriptions towards the buildino- fund of between. £700 and £800. Tho total cost-will reach a little over £2000.

Ride a dainty, graceful Sterling Cycle —"built like a watoh." W. Bessett and Co., sole agents for New Zealand. •»

Special lino in Waders for tho coming shooting season.* Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, Ltd., opposite BaJlantyne's, Caslie] etreet, are offering an excellent line of Waders and Fishing Stockings of 20 per cent, better value than anything previously offered in the Dominion. First-rate English and American Guns at low rates. 6

Simple ideas, if patented, often bring fortunes. Consult Henry HugheSj patent agent, 183 Hereford "street( opp. United Service Hotel). Consultations free. 6

John R. Procter, Oculists' Optician, 180 High street, established 26 years, may be consulted daily on all cases of defective eyesight remediable by glasses. Hours 9.30 to 6 p.m. Consultation free. A most complete and up-to-date stock of lenses, frames, and artificial eyes always kept on hand. 5

At noon on Saturday next, 26th inst., tenders close at Messrs Dalgety and. Go.'s Wellington office for the purchase of five blocks of the "Birch Hill" Estate at Marlborough, 1100, 1300j 5000, 6500 and 5600 acres respectively, and , tenders may be made for either or the whole. This property is a particularly healthy pastoral ddstriot, and. those who wish to seoure desirable blocks of cheap land should, not miss this opportunity. Any of Dalgoty and Oo.'s offices throughout New Zealand' will furnish, phane andi particulars. , 8

Every mother who is anxious that her children may enjoy perfect health, should insist upon the daily use of Eukol Tooth Paste. This new scientific preparation, if x ueed regularly, completely prevents the decay of the teeth by destroying the injurious microbes which lodge in the crevices of tht\teeth, and by removing the tartar which collects upon their surface. This meane good, sound teeth, which is an important factor in the health of both children and adults. "Eukol" is so pleasant and refreshing to use, that the children will like it—they will be anxious to clean their teeth daily when they use Eukol, whereas now, you probably hare a difficulty in persuading them to do so. Secure a tube of "Eukol" Tooth Paste to-day. You will save your children much pain and suffering in the future, by encouraging the "Eukol-" habit now. Price Is per tube at most chemists and at Wallace and Co.'s, Chemists, High street, but be sure you get "Eukol , ." No other tooth paste will produce such good results. 6 '"Mrs D and I would like to saythat we greatly appreciated the way in which our furniture removal - was conducted. The efficiency and civility of 'the men so impressed ue that wo both believe them to be the finest type ot workmen we have been associated with in any of our removals.*'— (Signed) W. G. D. Extract from letter addressed to the N.Z. Express .Company, Ltd. 4

J D. Clarke, D.8.0.A., F.S.M.C., r.1.0. (London), Opthalmic Optician, lately returned after two years' special study in London in reference to eye defects. Latest appliances for grinding all kinds of spectacle lenses. Every frame made to fit each individual face. Specially-built testing rooms, fitted with latest instruments for sight-test-ing. Charges l strictly moderate. Telephono 2321. Address: 148 Colombo street (adjoining S. Ciarke and Co., jewellers.) 6

Now that ladiee' dresses have no pookete, a dainty little "Y r anity" Bag ie almost a necessity for carrying puree and handkerchief. Some pretty kinds at low prices are at Fountain Barber's, 330 High, street. 4

The Robey Oil Engine is worth inspection ; call and see for yourself. Full particulars and prices for instalations; also, Sheep Shearing Machinery, etc. Apply, H. McClelland, 224 Cashel street, Christ-church. 1

Ladies' Tailoring Up-to-date.—Mr Eugene Spitz, being well connected with the leading ladies' tailors in Paris, is able to supply patrons with the latest Parisian styles as soon as they appear in this centre of fashion.

Ernest M. x Sandstein , F.S.M.C., D.8.0.A. (London), Consulting Optician, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Fifteen years' special study and experience. The most, complete and up-to-date optical parlours in the colonies. Consulting rooms, Cashel street, W. (next Ballantyno's). Hours. 9.30 to 5.30. Telephone 397. ti

A comprehensive range of ready-to-wear fashions for Easter is to-day on display at the D.I.C. Smartly Tailored Costumes and Coats for Autumn, in fancy tweeds and cloths, rich, furs of varied descriptions, and a now shipment of Model Millinery are prominent throughout the showrooms at tho D.I.C. to-day. Sterling values are offered in gloves, hosiery, and lace, and ribbon novelties of ©very description. Visitors are reminded that no cuetomere's are pressed to purchase at tho n.TO f>

If you can judge by the immense varieties and quantities of New Post Card§ that hare recently been imported, the sale must be greater than ever. All the new kinds are shown by the Novelty Post Card Depot, 328 High etreet. 6

"It is a real pleasure to- -write my appreciation for the successful handling of my household goods. Nothing was amiss; no crockery was brbkeai, and no glass cracked. I consider the packing as perfect -as it could be."— fSign-ed) F. M. S. Extract from letter addressed to the N.Z. Express Company,, Ltd. 2

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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 13095, 21 April 1908, Page 6

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NEWS OF THE DAY. Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 13095, 21 April 1908, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY. Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 13095, 21 April 1908, Page 6