NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13743, 26 May 1910, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

There are 1450 shops registered in the Christchurch district, the number showing a sli_ht increase on last year's total.

An application was lodged last week with the Commonwealth Industrial Registrar for the registration of the Australian Theatrical Choristers' Association, under the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The association consists of malo md female choristers and of the "ladies of the ballet" engaged in the .theatres throughout Australia.

At a dinner tendered to the delegates to the Farmers' Union Conference at Marton on Tuesday evening, the Hon. T. Mackenzie, in replying to the toast of tho Ministry, made a vigorous defence for th? Government, instancing in particular what they had done for the farmer, especially in placing the dairy industry on its present satisfactory basis. He promised renewed activity in the Department, and declared that farmers visiting the experimental stations in the future would receive more opportunities of education than they had in the past.

The Australasian Provincial Press Association has chosen Auckland as tho placo at which its next annual conference will be held. It is a body whose members are composed almost entirely of Australian newspaper proprietors, so that tho association is apparently paying the climate and scenic beauties of New Zealand a compliment in selecting the Dominion for the annua! gatherin«r together of its members. Each State has the right to send (through, its provincial association) three delegates to the conference. Tho annual conference of the New South Wales Country Press Association, one of tho subsidiary bodies, which has a very large membership, at the close of last year was officially opened by tho Governor of New South Wales. The State Premier addressed the conference on the Libel Bill then before Parliament.

A number of medical practitioners in Christchurch have signed a petition to the Prime Minister regarding the urgent necessity that exists for obtaining more girls to assist overworked mothers in the Province. The petition states that the doctors who have signed it could testify to the great injury caused to the health of these mothers by the difficulty, or impossibility of getting servants. This, loss of health not only shortened the lives of mothers, but reacted disastrously on the children, especially dtiring their early years, when so much care was required. They, therefore, felt it their duty to support ,'is strongly as they could the efforts of the Ladies' Committee now engaged in promoting the immigration of suitable girls, especially from Norway and the country districts of Great Britain and Ireland. They believed such action would greatly tend to benefit the health Of women and children in New Zealand.

Describing their experiences while in gaol, Messrs O'Connor and Butler, two of tho New South Wales coal strike leaders, who were released from prison a few days ago, said they were treated just the same as the ordinary prisoners. "We all had tho __ine food, and although we were not supposed to mix with the other prisoners, we can tell you that they were* the only persons from whom we got a kind word. Work, yes, we had rather too much of it. "»\e were in the cook-house and would talk together, but only when there were no 'screws' about. Then we had to act mum. No, so far as bodily health is concerned, we are perhaps better than before our imprisonment. We were aTI a bit run down at the conclusion of the strike, and the regular hours and simple life certainly hasn't weakened us. What we miesed. however, most of all was the home life. That's what breaks a man up—no home life. Wo saw no newspapers, and had no means of learning what was going on in the outside world. We were allowed to read books from the prison library, and had a light in our cells from sunset till S p.m."

The Bluejumpe-rs intend making application to the executive of the Diair.ond .Jubilee, slirukl it be divided to celebrate it. to be rpcosnised in any .precession that may bo formed on the occasion.

The matron of the Bottle Lake Hospital desires to acknowledge- with thanks further contribu; ions of pict-iye hooks and toys for the patients £r»un Misses Alison and Joan Hallenstein. Mis* Molineaux. Mr J. D. Hill, •'Tholma'' (I,ytt»lton>. Mrs Lund, magazines from Mrs Wallace, old linen from Mrs •Stevens.

At the second meeting of the Arts and Crafts Guild, in connection with tb" School of Art. which meets tomorrow evening, Dr. Chihon will deliver a. lecture entitled ''Biology for Art Students." Tho chair will bo taken by the chairman of the Board of Governors ot Canterbury College (Mr J. C. Adams).

At the conclusion of the Bluejumpers' social on Tuesday night, it was resolved to recommend the committee to t*>ke into consideration, in view of the diminishing numbers of the ok! volunteers belonging to the fence a"„ the timi* Used, whether it would lust i>-»" advisable to extend the period. Every year tends to the rn.T.'id diminution of the numbers, nnd it is hoped by the proposal to extend to continue for some years y<?i the perpetuation of thi? memory of old volunteer times.

The funeral of the late Mr Reginald Fester in the Papnnui Churchyard yesterday, was attended by about thirty of the deceased gentleman's former frit nds. The coffin, which was covered with white wreaths, was mot by the Rev. A. Julius and the choir. In the Church the Psalm was chanted and a lijmn sung. At the termination of the committal sentences at'the grave the choir snn_ "On the Resurrection Moinin_."

It is a regrettable fact that in some districts in Canterbury, and in many in Xcw Zealand., na tiro birds are decreasing percentihly. At the meeting of tho Council of the Acclimatisation Society last evening, it was mentioned that at Piraki, on Banks Peninsula, bell bird l - nnd tuis. which were fairly numerous five years ago, had almost disappeared from the bush there. The wholesale slaughter was attributed to stoats, which, though not plentiful, were very much in evidence.

Tho other day, while opening a wooden ca.se which purported to contain a cream separator. Mr J. Black, cf the Farmers' Co-operative store, Riversdale, made the 'startling discovery (says the ''Mataura Ensign") that the box contained nothing but a targe piece of iron, a piece of lead, and a few blocks of wood, evidently placed therein as make-weights. The box had been carefully nailed up, and there was nothing in its external a.p'pcara.nce to show that it had been tampered with. Tho imaginary separator was received from a Dunedin firm.

A movement is on foot amongst the leading hairdressers here to follow the custpm that obtains in Sydney, Melbourne, AYellington, and other important centres, and charge one shilling for hair-cutting instead of sixpence, which has been charged hitherto. Matters tie progressing towards a settlement, and it is expected that the change will be given effect to shortly by the leading hairdressers. Amongst the reasons adduced in support of the proposal are that the hairdressing saloons are not being run profitably at present, that much more time is taken nowadays in hair-cutting, customers requiring more attention; that the increased chargo will permit of better wage? being paid to the assistants, who, at present, receive 50s per week for a week's work of 53 hours; and that the increase will hardly be felt by customers, as the average man gets his hair cut, on an average, once in four or five weeks. It is not intended to increase the charge for shaving.

The following information has been forwarded by the secretary of the Employers' Association to the members: —In. consequence of the death of King Edward, the Sovereign's Birthday must, in future, be observed on" June 3rd, in place of November 9th. The King's Birthday is a holiday under the Factories Act, and is in numerous awards of the Arbitration Court. It is also provided for in the Shops and Offices Act, hut shopkeepers are not compelled to observe it as a holiday 'unless it occurs in an award by which they are bound. It would appear to be almost- certain that there will be no Prince...of Wales's Birthday to observe this year. The birthday of Prince Edward is on the 23rd June, and it is highly improbable that he will havo the title of "Prince of Wales" conferred upon him before that date.- The Canterbury awards which contain the Prince of Wales's Birthday are:— Drivers, gas stokers, grocers, hairdressers, manure and tallow workers, meat preservers, rattan and wicker workers, and slaughtermen. According to legal advice obtained by my Association, it will not be necessary for any employer, who is bound by any of the above awards, to recognise the -3rd June as a. holiday.

So favourably were sample shipments of tinned Stewart Island oysters received on the Home and Australian markets last year that the Bluff Conning Company have installed a complete canning plant to meet the keen demand with w-hich their product has been welcomed. Canning operations will comnionce next week. The only fly in the ointment so far as the industry is concerned (telegraphs the Bluff correspondent of the Dunedin "Star") is the law relating to Stewart Island oysters, which states that no oysters must be in tho possession of any person after tho closing of the season. Last season the remiwnt of the stock had to be shipped out of the Dominion on account of the Act in question, and so the inhabitants of Australia and other countries wore able to enjoy New Zealand oysters while the residents of New Zealand had an empty cupboard. An effort will be made during teh coming session to secure the necessary legislation in enable stocks of canned bivalves to be retained in the Dominion during the close season. Those in a position to spoak upon tho question state that there is not the slightest possibility of the beds being thinned at all, even if canning were permitted all the year round.

A caso of considerable interest to trades unions was heard in one of the police courts in Sydney last week, when George Massey proceeded against Alice Pleym, licensee of the Beehive Hotel, for having assaulted him on the 6th inst. There was a cross case, in which Mrs Pleym charged Massey with assault. The evidence for th'e prosecution was to the effect that Massey, an inspector in connection w-ith tho Club, Hotel, and Restaurant Employees' Union, was empioyed to ascertain if employers observed the award in respect to the industry. He went to Mrs Pleym's hotel on the date mentioned to ascertain if a certain female employee was allowed one full day off duty in the week, as provided for in the award. Mrs Pleym showed him a book, which was signeel by the young woman in question, showing that she had received the privilege. Massey. apparently, dissatisfied, questioned tho young 'woman referred to, with the result that he learned that she had only received the previous afternoon off. It was alleged that words then passed between Mrs Pleym and Massey, and that Mrs Pleym struck Massey a violent blow on the jaw. Mrs Pleym, however, declared that Massey assaulted her, besides using words calculated to create a breach of the peace. Mr King, S.M., said that, in his opinion. Masse v had no legal right on the. premise*, end therefore ht dismissed the case against Mrs Pleym with 21s Co3ts, or. in default,- seven days' imprisonment. For assaulting "Mrs Plevm, Massey was fined £2, ordered to pay £1 7s costs, or go to gaol f or fourteen daya with hard labour.

Though there is no official announcement on the subject. I understand (telegraphs our AVellin_ton correspondents that the salaries of Messrs Ostler and Xeave, of the Crown Law Office, have been fixed at £750 and £650 per annum res-oectivclv.

The funeral of the late Mr V,". Bush took place yesterday at the Rrrbadoes street* cerueterv, and was attosided by shipmates by the Glentanner, tho memftoi.s of the" Veterans' Crickei Club, and a lar_e number of other friends. Numerous wreaths were senl. The service was conducted by the Rev. 11. Purchns, of St. John's.

The winter term at the Technical College opened yesterday. Owing to the large number of entries last term it has been found necessary to start additional classes in fitting and turning, wcol-classing. English and arithmetic. A number of fresh entries have also been received for the day school and the need of additional accoinirodation is very urgent.

A majority of the hairdressers in the city and suburbs have signed a requisition, which has iiecn forwarded to the City Council, asking that the hours lor closing (except on Thursdays) be S p m . and 10.30 p.m. va Saturdays. At present the hours aio not uniformly observed. Of the -sixty establishments in the eify and suburbs, the proprietors of forty-live have have signed the requisition.

The Lytteltou friendly societies affiliated with the United Friendly Societies Benevolent Association, with the kind help of the Lytteltou Marine Band, are arranging a concert and band performance, to be held on Sunday afternoon next, in aid of the Association's funds. The Association has done excellent work in assisting cases of distress that have occurred among its ineir.bers and members' widows and orphans in Lyttelton, as well as in other parts of the e'.istrict.

The Cautorbury Automobile Association mot last evening, Mr P. Hallenstein presiding. Dr. N. A. Neoley, president of the Association, wrote suggesting that, a hill-climbing competition should be held on Hackthorne road on Saturday, June 4th, for prizes of not more than one guinea in each class. The secretary was instructed to write to the Halswell Road Board asking for permission to hold the compel ition on Hackthorne road, and in the event of a satisfactory reply being received, the competitions will be held on the date mentioned.

At a meeting of the Auckland Board of Education yesterday (telegraphs our correspondent) the chairman (Mr Parr) proposed that Mr E. K. Alnlgan, classified with an Al certificate, and an inspector of the North Canterbury Board, be appointed Chief Inspector in the Auckland district. The chairman went on to say that he had gone carefully into the list of candidates for the .position. Air Mulgan possessed an M.A. degree, and an Al certificate. He could go no higher than that. He was recognised throughout New Zealand as an educationist, and a man of very wide experience. It was four years ago since Mr Aiulgan had left Auckland for a position with the "North CanterburyBoard, and the chairman of that Boargave a most satisfying testimonial of Mr Mtilgan's fitness for tho position of Chief Inspector. A lofflg and acrimonious discussion followed as to whether the Board should vote openly or by ballot, the supporters of a local candidate for appointment making strong objections to the chairman's method of bringing the subject before the meeting, instead of following the customary procedure. Eventually the whole question was adjourned for a fortnight.

An interesting discussion took place at yesterday's meeting of the Auckland Education Board (says, a Press Association message) relative to the need for instructing children in knowledge of the evils of smoking and gambling. A letter was received from the Salvation Army stating that an Anti-gambling and Anti-smoking League for the boys and girls of New Zealand had just been launched, and they desired the Auckland Education Board to allow an officer of the Army to visit the city schools and give "a shoTt address to the children on tho evils of smoking and gambling. This privilege had been granted in other places, and had proved very satisfactory in its results. Mr G. Edgeeunibe said there was no doubt that smoking; and gambling wero growing evils, and no possiblo harm could come of acceding to the request made. Air Parr said he realised that the tobacco habit was a growing evil amongst the young. Likewise, one could not fail to be impressed with the dangers of gambling. 'Mr Hams: "Would sharebrbking be included in the subject dealt with; it is one of tho ."orst ci asses of gambling, and is generally patronised by deeply religious necole!" Mr Parr said he thought they might defer the matter for a fortnisiht, when the Board would also conr.ielcT tho question of Bible-i«-schools. Thi3 prooosal was agreed to, Messrs EdFOcumbe and Wallace dissenting.

A meeting under tho auspices of the Labour Party was held at Lyttelton last night in supoort of the candidature of Mr H. R. Voyce, secretary of the Lvttelton Stevedores' Union, who is the selected Labour candidate for the vacant seat on the Lyttelton Harbour Board. Mr T. E. Taylor, M.P., spoke in support of Mr Voyco's candidature. Mr \ oyce, who was warmly received, saidjbe was out r»urely in the best interest's of tho workers of Lyttelton. He was opposed to the canal proposal, which lie considered to be against the interests of Lyttelton, and not calculated to benefit the workers in any way. If it did create a certain amount, of labour, the workers would have to bear a heavier burelen of taxation afterwards. He advocated extensive reclamation and the procuring of the latest dredging pliant to carry out tho work. All appliances should be of colonial or British make. Mr J. Reed moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Voyeo for his able address, and confidence in him as their representative. Mr D. Campbell seconded tho motion. Mr H. Hunter, president of the Christchurch South branch of tho New Zealand Labour Party, congratulated the Stevedores' Union and , tho Lyttelton Jarnnch of tho Labour Party on their enterprise in runninfi a candidate, and upon their choice of one in every respect worthy of confidence. Tho motion was carried by acclamation. A vote of, thanks to tb.o chairman closed a very successful meeting.

The decision of tho Invercargill syndicate, who were somewhat divided on the question to abandon the idea of re-floating the Waikare has caused a little surprise amongst those who have seen the. wreck and are cognisant with the particulars (says the tnvercargill correspondent of the Dunedin "Star'). It was realised all along, however, that the idea was a "bis" one, whatever the prospects, and it was thought that there was not enough money available for the syndicate to undertake salvage on such a prodigious scale. ''WTiat on earth would we do with her oven if we did raise her?" remarked one of the syndicate, when asked for a reason for the change of plans. "She was a slow old thing at the best of times, and 1 don't think we could find a buyer even ii we patched her up and re-floated her. She would be a white elephant to us, and there you are." The party will commence operations by removing the propeller, which is of bronze, and valued at £500 or £600. it is said, and' the anchors, chains, winches, etc. The brass work of the portholes and the companionways, piles of rubber mats, and crates of silverware, in an excellent state of preservation, have already been recovered, anel are stored at the Bluff. The vessel lies in exactly the same position as she did when she turned over on her port side the day after the wreck, and as there is every prospect of her remaining in the same state for an indefinite length of time, the prospects of the syndicate making money arc rosy.

Detective. McLcod arrestee! a Maori / at Teddington yesterday on a chnrcooF stealing a pair of loggings.

The surveys of the Rnapuna and Hornby propeit.es, which were acquired by the Government, have been « mpletcd and particulars of tho subdivision should bo available in a f nw days. vn

In the divorce case. Vale- v. Vale i* which a decree nisi had been made ia_t week on the wife's petition. Mr Kirk applied to the Court yesterday en behalf o! tho petitioner for the custody of the child. His Honour made an order accordingly.

The postal authorities advise that tho s..s. Mariposa, with 37;' bags of En-dish and American mails for New Zealand loft San Francisco for Tahiti on May 21st. The mails will there be tranship, ped to the s.s. Mokoia. and are due m Christchurch on June ISth.

Good work is being done by the r> tlv . Salvation Army Boys' Home at HI- " tham, which has been open only abort six months. There are at 'present .'b Ijovs in the homo, of whom lo aro fatherless. 7 motherless, 5 fatherless and motherless, and only 5 possessed of" both parents. There is room at tho home for only five or .six more boys.

The Wellington dock works arc still in a state of suspension. Mr Murdoch* McLejan, of tho iirm of Messrs J. Mc. Le-an and Sons, contractors, states tba* the last experiment made by them* which he described as the bucket, fcei thod of depositing tho concrete. \ra_ i.ot successful, and a further expert* ment would bo tried.

At the annual of the J*e» Zealand Paper Company, the chairmaa ' explained that the increased indebted- ' ness was due to the large expenditure ■ on tho Riverhead mill. Nevertheless the balance available for distribution' £0637, shows an increase of £971 over " tuo previous year. Tho directors recommend setting aside £2500 as the nucleus - of a reservo fund.

'he Secretary of tho General Post Office, replying, to a letter from the Wellington.Chamber of Commerce, says it does not appear that a.saving in tho ' time of from four to six days in the conveyance of mails to the United ' Kingdom, via Sydney and Sue? is of sufficient importance to warrant tho heavy subsidy which would no doubt ba required.

A meeting of the Boy Scouts will ba held in tho Boys' Gordon Hall this evening, when Licut.-Colonel " Cossgrovo will _h-c an address,-' and tho question of tho formation of a library will be discussed. Suitable sbclvos have already boon given for " the books, and it is proposed that esch patrol should provide one. book. If this is done a suitable library will bo the result.

A number of humorous incidents 00-u curred at the sitting of the Magistrate's : Court at Winton on Monday, during the hearing of tho noxious weeds cases. " A defendant, who becamo slightly con- " fused in giving his evidence, remarked ' to the Bench that he had a witness who" would be able to explain the matter, better than ho could. Defendant then 'I turned round in tho witness-bos ami" called out in a loud voice, "Come on, ; Bill." Needless to say, the gravity oi' the Court was completely upset

The Lyttelton friends of Mr "fljr. Yuall, who for some considerable time past has been suffering from a painful' malady, are raising funds with the ob- -■» ject of sendina him to Scotland to con-' -' ault specialists there. A. good sura has already been raised by public sub- : scriptions, and tho amount will be co_« r siderably augmented, it is hoped, by "-- the (proceeds of the Pathe Picture en-' tertainment in the Oddfellows' HahV on Tuesday r.oxt, and of an open-air * concort to be given by tho Lyttelton"" Marine Band next Wednesday. Mr ■' Mitchell, of London street, Lyttelton, will receive subscriptions in aid of the object. Special Bbusing Offer at tho DJLC, Smart Wincey, Delaine, and superior Flannel Blousmgs, worth Is 4d to 2s Gd, > are all marked at Is yard to-sy. 1 Mourning Blousings in a vnricty.*', attractive* stripe effects are Is 4d ana 1 Is lid, while Shrunk Woolalones and pretty French DolaintM are selling.. rapidly at Is lid and 2s 3d. Ladies.^' are advised to call and see these at the - D.I.C rj To Purchasers of Shearing Machines ' and Oil Engines.—Last year 10 pe*"" cent, of tho Wolseley machines w*re sold and erected by us in New Zealand. Your shed measured free, arid .' a complete estimate given for complete , J installation. McCleUand 1 and Andor- . son, 224 Cashel street. 6 -' We check your luggage free; don't ba ' misled. Wm. Drinnans Custom, Ship- ' ping, and Forwarding Agency, is tho*-' nrm to do your forwarding. " 'Phono 2748. Government cartage contractors. *- Ask us to quote. 5- ( It is to the advantago of importereto allow J. M. Heywood and Coy,, ,■ Ltd., to clear their goods through Gun-' toms. They have a large (staff oanv" stontly engaged at that work, and, have every facility for giving quick da*' livery from railway. 8

When yon contemplato moving, jjafif up or interview J. M. Heywooa an-' 1 Coy., Ltd. They will undertake tfcj,*-' work, and as none but competent a_4-':; careful men are employed, is assured. '••&' Just as every man thinks he is A"} judge of music, so pretty well evary" , investor has a lingering idea that _£[?. can run hi 3 own business in tho matt_%"-' of his patents. Never was a greater;? mistake. The wise inventor puts _"_»'-; self under the ifuidance of a agent. Messrs Baldwin and Rayw_fd',|| Gloucester street, Christchurch, «•"** agents of repute. They see to the pM'i " iteration of working drawings, «»''' stand between the inventor and lit.'; risks. $-"•"

Baggage Lost! What a plight toW in! But this is the risk you run wit' l / unchecked baggage. Avoid it by cheeky, ing through us (rail or eea). CJosts in the end and ensures safety. Enq-ire«J Tbo New Zealand Express Compa-Jj " Ltd. J}. On few subjects are there so tntM. popular delusions as in regard to tW*. eyesight, and the results are oftea,.--. serious. The defect which is by *•*_" most general comes with adv-ncio**, years. Although the sight may perfectly good for distance, yet t_e'af» ", cannot accommodate itself to new J*j'.jecta; consequently glasses are Consult John R. Proctor, Ocnliso"; Optician, 1-0 High street, ChristchuH^; Who can name tho New Dreadnought ? Well, the Cabinet c_ B / and will name it, but there is a OT B pound note awaiting tho man, won}*^ 1 " or child who'first anticipates tho Cabinet's choice. This stimulus to is offered by our enterprising oont«pi- . porary "The Weekly Press," wb»»>, publishes full details of tho competiti«j: > in its current issue. ** /

LIBEL ON A TOMBSTONE.':i £ ;g|| A tombstone in a Heligoland &™M yard, says the Berlin correspondent-|s||: the"Daily Mail." is the cause ol|'S|| curious libel action. Tho widov, "v_lf the late lighthouse-keeper had a orOrt|| erected over her husband's grave b*?"3?ffe ing the words: "Neglect _hortC-«r;w» life in the soring of thy years.' /'f?sm local doctor considered the inscnpt»"|fe to reflect on his treatment of 'the;;ffe ceased, and accordingly had a libel issued. The widow, on tho o^ 1 hand, disputes the doctor's allcgatwiV|]| and says that tho words remind "*£fe that her own neglect was- Tespo_»W"||| for tho death of her husband. J§§ BISHOP'S HAND-TO-MOUTH _-*&|j Tlie Bishop of Carlisle made an ainttß 'l| ing confession at a mcetins held "*"» ccntly at Carlisle. Ho said.:—"l unhke Mr Balfour, who said he hadn«|| tho gift of preparation. . It is n **fif sary for mc to prenarc my e ffM As parish priest, 1 always prepared J»A ■ ■ S-",

weeks and my speeches delivering them. Now S*** live from hand to mouth I *«* meamn_ of what Jo* BS tfto tno years ago-'I am •I *«? i for small mercies m the way but I draw tho lino at a rf jre^Ti • """ttM HUMOUR OF FIRES." Leo (Chief Officer of ■-•« itaarne Metropolitan Fire Brill* tf, j w «,k treated tho Interstate e &es' Conference to the follownersonal sketch of a watcbfeS 1i %%& watchman in many cases old man, whose .best *» d « over 40 years ago. He is mf* 1 ? 1 »n ho is rather a menace than ***„«?_ Such a man will potter * -' B .X building at night quite ob- ! i flJ r »*tho beginning ot a fire. Ho J 1 '?" nrrally smoke on his rounds, and •"" haooens when the alarm it r • se< f he is asleep and has «■ t* the brigade. Tho Tumour of the situation, when a ftl f has to endanger his life to res''watchman' of some warehouse seems always to be lost on ■*■?*"?S»' Mr Lee urgeel the imports s"°' ai e rt men being employed as tine* 0>

; 15 REDUCTIONS, ff.aave to-day made a special win- '■*.»_«'„* of 24 bicycles, and to m--^SI sales we have decided to reduction of, £5 on *k machine shown in our windows. ?*, fVles are well known as reliable 'f/feractically everlasting cycles. We Airing four standard Star road *■* Mtfor boys or youths who want to Sffiit. "* sual p l c^ ls, r^ sin We are exhibiting nine Eadie £.° r roadsters-, fitted with free wheels, '•Spedilline brakes and guards, ad_!M«r to bo the best gentleman's ffl imported into New Zealand; Xl jfS-m reduced to £15. For SraanE cyclists we have reduced the i_jS Star road racer from £20 to {•if and we have six in our windows r r "al c . The most expensive bicycle is ZbMt the Beeston Humber. and ire Bering four ladies', all with free -'3mJ_ and brakes, usual price £24, '2B* a*-* l9 - To «"?pMt the . wm - Stor exhibit, we are cutting the price of ih« Beeston Humber road racer from £17. Any of the machines Sirtra in our windows can be bought on Z*w* terms. Deposits from £1 and Sttlments. of £1 per month. Good Sena-band bicycles taken in part payffi Adams. Ltd., 138-140, High rtiwt, Cbristchurch. 6