NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13331, 25 January 1909, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Robert .Burns has been chosen by "Tho Weekly Press" as an opportunity to give its readers a number of illustrations of the ploughman poet. These include characteristic portraits of the immortalised Scot and illustrations of one of his most read poems, and ought to carry the paper into every home that has ever heard of Burns, which means every house in tho Dominion. The journal has other prominent subjects pictorially treated in its customary appreciative style. Illustrations are given of tho now route to the glacier district and Mt. Cook, which must be of interest to Alpinists and tourists, the laying by tln> Governor of the foundation-stone of the new Nazareth Home in Christchurch, the Dunedin Fire Brigade's plant from 1862 to 1908, sport at tho Chatham Islands, two pages of snapshots of the New Zealand Bowling Tournament that has just been held in Christchurch, and two pages of tne Wellington Racine Club's Summer Meeting at Treutham, including views of tho contest for the Wellington Cup and the winner, the finish of the Nursery Handicap and the winner, and snapshots of scenes on the lawn and of visitors to the gathering. These and others of varied kind keep "Tho Weekly Press" well to tho fore, and help it to fulfil the duty of presenting ourselves as others see us.

Tho threshing-mill owners of South Canterbury have decided to charge (during the currency of the present award.) 3d rjer bushel for threshing wheat and barley, and 2"jd for oats.

There was a very large attendance of the Rangiora public at Victoria Park on Thursday evening, when the local brass band played a programme of music, which was greatly appreciated.

The election expenses of Mr W. D. Campbell, the Opposition candidate for Timaru, have been filed with the Returning Officer at £114 15s 3d—£64 19s 6d for the first and £49 15s 9d for the second ballot.

The brickmakers of Christchurch and suburbs held their annual picnic at Rangiora, on tho Recreation. Ground, on Saturday, when about 260, with their families, joined the excursion. A plea-ant. day's outing was spent, and a good programme of sports was run off, together with other amusements. The, Rangiora Brass Band played selections' during the day.

The three-mile cross-country race in connection with the Rangiora Volunteer athletic events was run on Friday evening, it being the last competition for a gold medal given by Mr J. B. Cresswell for grand aggregate of points obtained during the season. Seven took part in tho race, the result being:— W. Stewart 1, F. Kennard (scratch) 2, W. C. Shilton (30_ec) 3. The last-named having secured the most points, gained the medal.

The Rev. H. Purohas, of St* John's, Latimer square, on returning to the vicarage on Friday last from a holiday, discovered that in the übsence of the household the premises had been burglariously* _ucer-_, and that wearing apparel and other articles to the value of £20 had been, stolen. On Saturday night Detectives Ward and Gibson arrested a young man named Stephen Goldling for the offence. It is tinderstood that a considerable quantity of the belongings of Mr Pur___s, as well as other stolen goods, have been recovered, and that when arrested the accused was wearing some of the stolen apparel, and that be had had the run of the house, having slept in one of the beds.

The steamer Wootton, which arrived over tihe Kaiapoi bar at an early hour .on Saturday, brought .in a cargo of sheep from Kaikoura for Addington market. Captain Scott reports tha* he sailed from Kaikoura. at 4.30 p.nti on Friday, and had a very smooth passage to Kaiapoi. The steamer was taken in to the south hank of the river, below Stewart's Gully, and 804 sheep were landed by 6 a.m. on Saturday in an adjacent paddock without much difficulty. The sheep are wit-in easy distance of the yards, and being in a well grassed field should reach. tJio yards without loss of condition. This is the first time that a shipment of stock in this manner has been attempted. Captain Scott seems to have tihe opinion that there is nothing to prevent tlie successful landing of sheep from the Woofcton. for cither the

Metropolitan sale yards or for the Bel-

fast or Islington freezing works,, from the extensive sheep districts of Cheviot and Kaikoura. '

Speaking of the theatre by-law. Mr John Fuller, jun., who was recently on a visit to Christcnuroli, suggested what/ he considers an easy and effective

method of dealing with the matter of overcrowding. Starting from the initial point that what is desired is that everj" one shall have a seat, and that no overcrowding is to be allowed, Mr Frller suggests that the number officially fixed for the various parts of the theatres should l be displayed in largo figures in a prominent position. Thus, say the dress circle of the Theatre Royal is officially fixed to accommodate 300, the words "The number of seats in this part of the theatre is restricted to 300," should be displayed prominently, and so on with the other portions. Anyone found standing would constitute overcrowdting, and if the rnanagoment on being requested by the inspector to find a seat or seats for those standing is unable to do .--o. these persons would have to lenve the theatre. If the management did not comply with the *->equest of the inspector to rouse those standing to leave, then an information for overcrowding would bo laid.

The annual meeting of the Durham

street Band of Hope was hekl on Friday, Mr N. Turner presiding. In reviewing the work of tlie past year tho secretary specially re-

marked on the increase of membership (54), and the great interest with which the society was watched by many of the leaders of the Band of Hope world. The report and balance-ehcet showed a credit balance of £2 3s 6id. The

election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Rev. H. R. Dewsbury; vice-presidents, Sister Boss and Mr W. H. Barrell; secretary. Mr C. Pullyn; treasurer, Mr L. Blewett; registrar. Miss F. Windsor; executive, Messrs E. Sorrell, J. Wilson, P. Pul-

lyn, H. W. Kelly, and A. Dale; representatives to Canterbury Band of Hope Union, Messrs L. Blewett, E. Sorrell, and tho secretary- A hearty vote oi thanks was accorded to Mr F. T. Martin for v the excellent way in which be had carried out his duties as secretary during the past year, and regrettin!*that he had found it necessary to leave the society, and also to sever hfs connection with the Cb-urch. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

Some good tront are now being taken from the Opihi river., fish from 61b up to 151b having been caught during the past fortnight.

There "was a very large attendance of excursionists at Sumner yesterday afternoon, when a programme of music was played by the Woolston Band. At the special statutory meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council, held on Friday evening, to arrange for the weekly half-kolkiay, it "was deckl-ed to adhere to the Thursday as the day.

Ships tradinc at the port of Timaru have benefited to the extent of £400 durirur the past six months through the reduction made by the Harbour Board in the charges for hawsers and fenders. The Canal League Executive is pushing on their work with considerable activity. Meetings will probably be arranged in various centres shortly, when addresses setting forth matters connected -with the canal will be given. The meeting at St. Albans, adjourned on account of bad weather, has been fixed for to-morrow.

The Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board expect to have the repairs to the main race, near tho intake tunnel, repaired in a fortnight. Every effort is being made to push on tho work. The treacherous nnture of the ground at which the slip in the race occurred was such as to render repairs most difficult.

Mr W. Jaques, Government canning expert, has just returned from a visit to Central Otago. He states that there is a magnificent crop of peaches and apricots in tho Teviot. district, but owing to the want of sun the fruit at the time oi his visit lacked flavour. The recent warm weather, however, ho thinks, "will remedy that defect.

Tho Kaiapoi Working Men's Club held their half-yearly meeting on Thursday evening, when Mr T. E. Keetley presided. Tho balance-sheet showed a profit of _.'SB for the period, and the assets were valued at £2200. The following committee were elected: —<Mcs-srs W. Busby, W. Ellis. E. Monk, J. Stevenson, F. Johnston, and J. W. Wright.

Soon Mr Yon Dadelzsen, RegistrarGeneral, should have the joy of announcing that New Zealand's white population has reached a million. Tho arrivals for December totalled 5612, and the departures 2533, giving tho Dominion an increase of 3079. In December, 1907, the gain was 2355 (arrivals- 4651, departures 2296). Immif ration is increasing the proportion of achelors to spinsters. Last December's increase of 3079 comprised 1772 males (including 207 boys) and 1307 females (221 under twelve years).

At Nekon on Saturday the Magistrate gave his reserved decision in the charge against Harry Atmore, a candidate at the last election for Nelson, of misleading th*-* Registrar by signing an application for the enrolment of ' two Mormon missionaries, who were not naturalised British, subject®. Defendant was acquitted on the ground that Allred, one of the Americans, had stated in Atmore's presence that they were British subjects, and consequently Atmore had acted in good faith.

Tho Dunedin agent of the Press Association telegraphed last night:-— *THary Donovan, who was convicted of vagrancy at Auckland, and who disappeared from one of the Union. Comipany's steamers while on the -way to Christchurch to enter the Magdala Home -here, -was arrested in Dunedin yesterday. It waa supposed that_ she had committed strickle" at the time, but doubt- were raised', and as a. result of enquiries eh© waa arrested. , She will aippear at the Magietrat-'a Court on Monday on a, charge of vagrancy. At a meeting of the Christchurch Fire Brigade member-, held on Friday night, the following were elected to fill vacancies on the committee caused by resignations from the brigade :•*—Assist-ant-Engineer C. J. JuTiss, Branchmen C. A. Oakes, H. Samuels, and Fireman J. Hazard. Superintendent Smith, on behalf of the Christchurch Fire Board, presented five-years' service medals to Messrs W. A. ißigwood, J. A. Sloane, and C. H. Cresswell; two-yeara' service bars to Foremen C. Millington, Q. King, J- T. Ryan, Branchmen. C. A. Oakes, A. J. Jemmett, W. Cox, and C. Woodward, Mr Wa _:' 'James, S.M.; one of the Magistrates who presided at the boa*-: ing of the Hatt licensing petition, was a returning officer for a nnmber of years, remarks the "New Zealand Times." In that capacity he distinguished himself by his knowledge of the duties, and his opinions on electoral matters, therefore, carry weight. Speaking yesterday at Petone, on the system at* present in* vogue in Parliamentary and local option elections, he said it would be very much better, insteadiof having two sets of officers, if the respective papers wero distributed by the one officer. It would be le&ft expensive and more satisfactory. Thore was, no necessity whatever for the two sets of officers, and, in his opinion, the whole thing could be conducted - far better -with one set.

The annual general meeting of subscribers of tlie Cheviot Public Library was held on Friday evening, Mr C. Vi. Lee presiding. The report and balancesheet' showed receipts £56 6s 2d, expenditure £52 13s Id, outstanding subscriptions £o, outstanding rente 'due from Justice Department £10, leaving a credit balance of £18 12s Id, while the liabilities were nil. The sum of £15 had been spent during the year in the purchase of new books. The new committee was elected as- follows:—Dr. Saunders, Messrs T. Sullivan, G. W. Smith, Symce, L. Langeson, C. W. Lee, 0. W. Forbes, F. Wan_borongh, and Pike. Mr A. C. Bellwood wos appointed secretary, and Mr W. Cotterell auditor. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Bellwood for his donation of £5. The total list of subscribers is now 65.

At a meeting of the Canterbury Trade* and Labour Council held on Saturday evening, Mr H. R. Rusbridge, the Council's representative on. the Board of Governors of the Technical College, presented a report on the work of tho College during the past year. Mr Rusbridge stated that he had again been chairman of tho Building Committee throughout the year. Tbe Seddon Memorial Hall had been completed, and workshops extended, and an application made to the Educa-" tion Board for more land to enable the

Workshops to be further extended had been granted, and the building would be "one on with as soon as possible. The extensions had become necessary, owing to tho startinc of new cLasses. A wood-working machinery plant had been set up, and a fitting and turning class had Wen started, and also a class in typograybical work. A bookbinding class wonld be begun early in tho coming term.

The old Sumner lifeboat, now placed in the care of the Christchurch .Sailing and Power Boat Club by the Lvttelton Harbour Board, was manned by a crew of club members yesterday, and taken from Redcliffs to Sumner and back, the object being to give the crew some practice in lifeboat work. The boat, which was under the command of Mr C. Woodward, waa taken through the breakers on the north spit near the bar. and although the work was* difficult and uncomfortable, yet the crew acquitted themselves very well, and showed promise of developing with further practice into _a really first-class life-saving crew. Negotiations are at present in progress between the committee of the club and the Lyttelton Harbour Board relative to the erection at the club jetty of a slip for the boat. At present tho boat has to be moored some distance out in the stream, and in case of emergency valuable time would bo lost in getting the crew and gear sent to the boat. With a slip, however, the "boat could be run into the water without any delay. /

J ho six constables and otto -•-ho were sent from this city" to _t-__SB__P ton prior to the settlement of ■tig trouble, returned from tlie" W___-_B on Friday evening. - .-^aBBI In addition io tho ordinary -■-:'.'lMl of the City Council -__>£££»■ there will be a special one to a__-i-fcllß menibei- of the Board of M___o_W .asIH the Technical College. * w "fß* t » **Wm Both the local Scottish will celebrate the annire_s_r- _S-S» Burns's birth to-morrow. jtf _£_-_-__ Scottish Society's meetinc M- Cr__-___f gie, M.P., will , give an addw**; Burns, and at that of the CWed_a_l_-__l Society, Rev. Mr T.it will the same subject. r^-^H? Pupil teachers are lael-ing at* following schools under of the North Canterbury Boartl':—Akaroa, Bromley, Valley, Leeston, Mackenzie, land, Methven, Sumner, \Yood__-_I_E Fendalton, Hornby, _>«st Oxford S«r_-_ll_| brook (2)j Lyttelton West (2), -tMay-HB ton (*_), Spreydon, Belfast, Hampetea_fl2 New Brighton, Op-**a (2), p4Mß_F_l_i Phillipstown, Rangiora, El_iwoaa7_2i2lPß poi, Ashburton. Addington <J3), Im_-_-§__l ton (2), St. Albans (3), Richmond 4-rliS Waltham (3), Chri_tchur__ We£*M,l|R Sydenham, Gloucester street (2), cester street infant-' Uopart-Qent o)J^i Some friends of Mr Fred. Wdthanifef* the popular basso of the Scarlet Trofc* badours, paid him a on _riday night of a mbw?*what unique character. Afteri_NSi fine singing of Sullivan's x __7'a Jolly Jenkin/' a bouquet *m_s_ solemnly handed up to him. In pleure! however, of the presentee*, being to say or sing "Every Morn IJ3ru_*>? Theo Roses," tho bouquet was cwaS**P posed of a beautifully -white cat-vS flower, trimmed on tho bias with. «*h§i rots, and having three IsegUftpl streamer- of broad red, white, blue. The recipient fairly blushed pleasure, and the audience were YotiSipJß rous in their applause. -s^B The funeral of tho late Dr. (ie-nj||i£ Mackay Mac-don a Id took place iW§II Saturday afternoon at the liffiifliK wood Cemetery. A funeral waft&B vice was conducted by - deacon Averill in St. Michael* and was well attended. Averill also conducted the sero«?2|fß the graveside. Amongst those --rho'SllS I tended the funeral were Drs. (President of the Canterbury the British Medical Association), Fn3s (District Health Officer), Gibson, BtM§f| stein, G.; Morton Anderson, R. M?J»f| deson, Fenwick, Irving, Biankiial Crooke (Houso Surgeon Hospital), and J. R Thomas, Mr'JiEl tico Dennistnn, and Messrs' T.**H3ai Field, Wru. Wood, F. Wilding anftjl At a meeting of the Timaru of Commerce, held on Fridayev-m_»|£|i lengthy discussion ensued on the' «mf tion of the size of cornsaclu, angSts! out of the report of a «üb--ea___tts2| suggesting that the Chamber of Cog§| merco in the South Island bo abaSi to consider the questions whether -S33] bo paid for extra, and, if so, *$sg_ prices should ba paid for tho Tamil sizes now in use. It waa -_ally,j||j cided that the matter.be r_fet--r*_|« the annual meeting of tho diaroSenl of Commerce in Wellington is -fwa| next, with a: recommendation th**j|j| standard size sack be made for wheat, oats, and barley*, a fixed -weight. * ' ?, *gis£ A Masterton man, who was le*™||| his office in town at a late 3io_r 3mJk§ recent evening, on commg out info!-"|3||| darkness found two men. in c_"-_fr'j"t>*ras| mity to the" door, apparently_ his exit. Ono in_nediate_ly..*l--_lwra into' him, and curtly match. "Right," dent' cheerfully, and in ihe of an eye administered to the j "JMlBB individual such a* .beautiful bander" in tbe eye' that tltel-tdgjgn went sprawling on to the p_vem_aj*||Jßla companion making off without, resident referred to happened to £|Ik 9 old hand »t,-fc_© -soi-nce of ■ ! and though fairly well up m ; ***e»ni|j||l| gave the two -persons a ;decMedM|||||J prise, and he -pursued -£_• w in -peace after their At a meeting of teo.< of. tihe Chrmtchurch V; <3-<*o»-gfOTl?l Motor Club, held on Friday «v«niJ£fffl9 - was decided to hoM ft."Benefit StanM9 Carnival" at Lancaster Park ou-fiwß day; afternoon, Febraarr 25th TiatWl whioh a variety progranMne m>, comprising cyofe t .racing, r war, bugle competitions, pillow, li'j|jj|f_B_ n,nd various novelty- ©ve*-t-.;, was Teoeived from tJbe Dunlop Rubber Company, •off-rUMKJ&H donation of £5 tovrar-s tbe pr-t»gWB|M and also offering to pay "t-teoMJgMM printing tho whole of tbe. aaanM|n whilst, .the •ec.etei-y-'Kiflafa Oftnterira-ry Orickerfc- -__w-da__>_HaH_-l statins that his A_-bciation plea-ed to grant the club tlko'iaiwSmM . Lancaster Park free of- ch-Tg? purpose for ■ which the n*wettas;j|J|Hj9 being prV*__ot«d. -Both offer. **tf**li(SJl cepted, and s hearty rote of-, tqJiWBB accorded the Dnrdop Rubber and the Cricket Asaooimtion for- .in generous donations towards tie 4BHg| A somewhat exciting train. ■* a __ffl_\ was witnessed on Wednesday nvutiMßM at Bunnythorpo (writes the .t-tmwMßßa correspondent of , the The early morning train JM' -ff-t.JWJ-a ing vout from Bunnythorpe en 'WjSmm to Feiiding when a younc • tn W^fWH r M frock coat and top hat; TeprtaeWMMa musical company, was seen ro-jrmJBB-i desperate rush to board one;or Tho train was just . gatiioring, i|_JS-_i and, as the expression On man's face showed "do or We,'j#smßS_\ senders sat tight and ■ watcbed£JHH| For one instant the bl_ck--oat.dJja.pjl was seen on tihe line, then peared in what appeared to be,ftj_jj|g long dive near a cattle* stop.' c_fgJß wero sounds as if somebody dragged, and some-- lady screamed, "He's nnder,".when, crash and a iar tho cngine^n , i<*tHtlK on the emergency brake, ana thejjfljjsj stood still. Some pass-ntters out in fear that the worst pad bMBMjS ed were astonished to see the ywWH man, dust-covered »nd neTve-sasmns but.safe. It appeared that he wi|fgi as ho clutched at the harKirai_fflffl[l| was falling, and being dragged «fggj very instant that the emergemqr rfflg was put on. Tbe prompt action ofcj**jg engine-driver saved the from a serious injury, if not death. 's*'**§& A well-known barri-ter in ZWfjJ3&& ton, who has earned » special re_W>a tion for hi* kno*wled_e of Maori -JKs law, suggests that the task be undertaken by Native* ?£&& Commission, of consolidating *wo"*?Bg« -tatutes on this subject, is analogous, on a smaller scale, of the Creator reducing The law was consolidated to ■10-***v'_aa every session there haa H'Sa one amendment, oftep iP* r< ? 0 changes of Dolicy, and ut h» 3Ps*9E§ the uncertainty of the effect or J_*&ggsk since 189. has rractically **?*&£___ nation, so far as development land by settlers is concerned, no man knew whether -■"♦would renewal of iis lease. Th°™vrt,j&& improvements were made, has the land cone back, but *&<•*«£s of pounds have been spent m **?*S-? tion, bona fide Kettler* the invitation of the Acts r to thoufdh acting »n cood faith «gJS adriqS obtainable off the •» c *'**j^»,- : , fheirl money in costs, w,tA shoJ for it. To acquire unctt-r the >>resi*nt puz-lmg co r*Ji B &rft| of Ihe law, generaUy the! central __ure j.i a tew resfilt is that the field has «-* l jS3i§ beiln taken by the ? m*c_l»tor, afford to take chances. whUe J™gggia| lid J settlor of limited mc__ to/itaud aside. c: 't-__s!

' b-_u,dti_» oa Saturday evening. ** .tron" committee was apr-o.nted Bay district. Afnrkiri' Time.— Marking our stock--. ,/So Tight throughout to-_.v onr w-rehouM* d:»-rs will be .hut.--.. Ballantvnc and Co. Th( » New Zealand Farmers' Co-00. Great Summer Clearance ****]* begins on Wednesday of this week. 2* th inst., »nd will be continued for lb days only. -__* department-* iMHK-ipating will be the DraW* Crockery Carrots ami furniture, wherein all goca*.will be offered at reduced rates, varying from 1. to 65 per cent. For catalogue ot brains «* WMnosday mornings ■ Press" and -Lyttelton Tunes In order to compile the very elaborate preparations boin-i made tor this sale. Sit- above departments will be- closed for business the- whole of to-morrow OW-day). Farmer.--' Co-op. <*> \ special offer ior one week is made _-" "The People's Sale," where fitty short lengths of linoleum and floorcloth two yards wide, -will bo sold at exactly half-price. Thi* is an opuortunity even.* economical housewue el-oak! investigate. Graham, "Wilson. »nd Smellie. c All supporters of the Saturday halfholidav movement an* invite<l to Alex«_ra"Hall to-night, at 8. 6 The last week of bargains at "Tho Peoples Sale" is going to bo its crowning success.. These genuine bargains only last till .Saturday next, but there arc' crowds of them each day tor all who want good goods at small prices. 4 Start in right with a Benicia Disc Plough for stubble ploughing. W. Bassett aud Co., 23 Manchester street. With values like these you will not require urging:—Double-width cashmerettes 4}d, fancy poplins 9d, white Jap. silks Brd,8 r d, hat ruches ls lid, • children's gloves 3d, ladies' long gloves '■In, short 6jd, at Armstrong's, Limrted, - -only. 6 Two-one-nought-three is the number to ring up for best style screw-top Fruit Preserving Jars (from 3s bd doson), Brass, Copper, snd Ena_*«_ed * ' Msslins, Seamless Jelly Bags, Spoons, Stirrers, etc. Price and quality always "right" at B__tio, Bull and Pickor- *-.. ing s, opposite Ballantyne's. 6 Harris's Imperial Boot Depot are now showing a splendid selection of Gents' High Grade English Boots at Special Prices, ranging from 18s 6d to 21s. 3__ss goods are made in the latest ghapes, and can be obtained either in Black ox Tan. We .have also opened up a very fine range of Clark's and Bostock's latest productions in Ladies Fine Footwear. Harris's Imperial Boot Depot* 207 Cashel street (next Ballantyne's). 4 Tbe more the public ere educated the more they recognise that the care of tfattpnlves is of utmost importance. One of the principal things to take care of is the eyes, as without them yon are practically useless. For spectacles and other eye aids consult John R. Proctor, oculists' optician, 180 High street, Christchurch. Sight Testing _ specialty. .4 Eyestrain, Headaches.—Ernest M. San-stein, F.S.M.C, D.8.0.A , London, Consulting Optician, may be cou- ■ sotted on ail cases of defective eyesight Fifteen years' special study and experience. Latest methods and irutmment-. Consulting rooms, Cashel street W. (next Bafl-j-tyne _). Hours, 9.30 to 5.80. Telephone 397. 6 / ..There is no need for further dread. AchinfC and decayed-teeth can" be extracted absolutely painlessly by applica- .'-'" 'tions of "Extraotine," .the latest *''"' American anaesthetic. By its use pain if" is obviated and the gums heal more quickly. Sole agents tor Christch-urch, » *' the Crown Dental Association, No. 150 ' Worcester street, near Gas office. . '_. T Nearly one person in every five wears • " glasses. Cocreotly adjusted lenses are used to relieve cross eye, neuralgia, astigmatism, headaches, myopia (short -, sight), and other defects. If troubled with' your eyes visit J. D. Clarke. - D.8.0.A., F.S.M.C., F.J.O. (London), Ophthalmic Optician, 148 Colombo «t.r*»4. 'Phone 2321. 7

. Travellers and To-lists J Make your trip pleasant by getting New Zealand -_cpro» Company to handle your baggage. Baggage collected and forwarded to any address. Onr Porters meet 1 Wellington boat. Sample .oo__» and 1 storage always available. 6 Lewis and Anderson, 221 Cashel street, adrke that they are carrying ,'. - eom.piet« stocks of preserving pans and Mason's fruit jars. Jelly jars from -S_ 6d dozen. " 6 TW D.I.C. Great Removal Sale con- . ' tinue. in all sections, To-day an exI • c*j>tfonal sale offer will be made in Millinery. Farther Redactions hay© been made in all Trinimed Hats, in ; consequence of which" we shall otter i * kbont 40 Beantifal Model Hats at 10a I, 6d and 15s Cd each. These include *"_ , , eet latest --ported Novelties for pres- *< -- i ant season's wear. 6 rr-t* f , Those enemies of high prices—Messrs : r i? .Armstrong, Limited; are selling off .' ri-meir tastefnl millinery now. Model Wf?i v «* a ■»*» bought at from 5s lid to =>h _** 6d. Vie advise a visit of inspect -t»o_. *g £C,-*?*•s Agricultural Harvester Engine £ ,<-™> Om Oil, and Castor are obtained r 4 *" S. .*»cCSe»Und and Anderson, 224 j-,*"- Cuhel street, Christohurch All oils P\_. guaranteed. Our oils obtained from <*v o« and recognised agents. G '-' " » ideas, if patented, often £ • -rag fortunes. Consult Henry H_gh_s, - rr*^? 1 - a & eat > 18 2. Hereford street (opp. ■.' - United Servioe Hotel). Consu-tations *■- "**•• c •• °**_! ,u . t0 i r *» rulers— new little boys— 4 »».-fndied specially by Armstrong, '<', v_? llt * d -, 9<>&'*"»y suits, 4s 6d, 5s 6d ';, blouse,, Is 9d, Is lid; Galatea hate, Is! •■ 6

If;?-. ■-". RIVERS REPORT.

V * Cani * rb *» 1 -' rivers were in very li v 5 order on Saturday. The Ashlev, •f ,makar * ri ' Ashburton, Opihi, and f < iT™ 1 were dear * a nd tlie Selwyn and ■>" J™* fishable., Only the Ran E itata *. was discoloured.

1/ „„ A NEW TERM. 3"*, W..11* i__

?'"' * V *^ n C*-* 0l » provides a word for the *. eraininarians to include in the lists $•• __ .. f ° be "wfn'-y studied and g-. Warnedat the secondary schools and & F-rt*? V?" 6 *? (says , tho "-Evening ** _W_J* When thG ondwctor, nearin* "-• v-pofnu *i„5 **?*? of , iron - bo shif **** «E L*--__r h_» », *-»"npl-M»ent is a points- ».*■ f£_~ *.£• F* ,,s •■*• » "Pinch-bar." He V- SST-. the > l«»t resistance % JV to «T"nir?^ + L an£n , age - U s e r

mf?. REMITTANCE MEN.

1 ~ : - Jz KCiXii ? nX , tho *l'*<«tion of wr-rittauce r *m . ami the colonies the -Standard '_LZ lap i r, \ e3 .>"*:—The broad oversea - *""** of the Empire tteserreV not tlie * twenty 1% &\iVV^Sr^[ i. - L

stock-in-trade of a thousand pounds, without gu+c-ance or, restraint,., here among conditions with winch ho has ahvayvi been familiar, what Teason can ther-i be for supposing that it is wise or safe to entrust him with tho same amount in a new country, among strange conditions, where he will bo free u> do exactly as his most casual imprrlscs direct? Finally, if success is to bo obtained and tiouble avoided, a young man who journeys oversea to make hi:*, fortune arid carve out a career for himself must bear steadily in mind* the fact that he goes to learn, net to instruct • to _-*.s*hniiate, not to impose; and to make himself a successfu" amd crcdßtable part of a new coir—try, not to attempt the ridiculous task of rnnlvinz that new country lit His ITce-onc'-ived ideas and habits. Wlw>ther lie ix* tho son of a pa.itper or a million-.! ire, the only wise kiird of bog-in-ning for a youngster in a new country is a couple of years of modest and o-b.iTvant wage-earning.

TWO GOOD SECOND-HAND TALBOTS FOR SALE AT REASONABLE PRICES.

The Talbot cars made by Mons. A. Clement and Earl of Shrewsbury at the London works are admitted to bo the best aud most reliable make in the world. We have in stock two realty good second-hand Talbots which have been taken in part payment for higherpowered Talbots. A good second-hand Talbot is more reliable than most of the new cars sold in this country. We give a guarantee with each car. Ono is a 10-12 h.p. two-cylinder, magneto and accumulator ignition, side entrance body to carry four or five, fitted with sj>eed indicator, four lamps and many extras, finish equal to new. The other, a 12-16 h p. four-cyiind-er accumulator and magneto ignition, side entrance body, to carry five, five lamps, Cape Lock., wind screen, and aH extras, finish equal to new. Trials arranged. Adams, Ltd., 138-140 High street, Christchurch. Q