NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14187, 30 October 1911, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pictorial news events that have happened in tho last week enjoy considerable attention in the illustrated pages of "Tho Weekly Press," and they make most interesting subjects for perusal. On Labour Day there was a very big Labour picnic at Wainoni, and that it was enjoyable may be concluded from tho happy faces that aro to be seen in tho fine panorama of the gathering. On the same day the St. John Ambulance Association held an important competition at tli© Canterbury Show Grounds, and this is appropriately engraved. Sporting events and amusements that have engaged attention have been the Wellington races, the opening of the Christchurch Sailing Club's season, the Otago Yachting Club's season, the Sydenham and Linwood Bowling Club's seas on, and the tennis season in Wellington. More recent has been tho opening of the first Industrial Exhibition promoted by the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council, and of this "Tho Weekly Press" gives a series of excellent pictures of the guests at tho inaugural ceremony, and of several of the avenues of exhibits. Paying attention to subjects of the widest world interest, the same paper publishes a specially obtained collection of engravings that have reference to the districts and the customs of th© people of that portion of China which is at present in rebellion, and then among a large number of other pictures are candidates for seats in the new Parliament, a copy of tho first aerial post card, a ewe and seven lambs- to which she gave birth, and th© scene of the boating accident at Foxton, when eight people last their lives.

'At a meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council on Friday evening, tho Major stated that forty-eight replies to the Council's protest against undesirable picture show films had been received from local bodies. Thirty-two supported the Council, ten considered a censorship not necessary, and the remaining six acknowledged the receipt of the circular only. The. result of the protest was considered very satisfactory.

_ In a report to the Timaru Borough Council on underground drainage, Mr I*. v\. Marchant, engineer for the ?™4 V " s< ? tos that york commenced in 1907 and completed last month comprises 35i miles of mains and 8 miles of connections from mains to section boundaries. The northern part has been in use for nearly three years. Thero are two septic tanks, one at each end of tho town. The on© on tho seafront at th© southern end has not yet been used.

The Terra Nova is at pre;sent being overhauled by tho crew, who have just returned from holiday leave. All running gear and standing rigging is being examined, and the masts and yards aro being cleaned and painted. The hulk of the stores and gear which have been ordered from England, are aboard tho N.Z. Shipping Co.'s liner Remuera, which is duo at Lyttelton about November 18th. A small quantity is coming via Sydney. All foodstuffs and stores that are "obtainable locally art> being purchased in New Zealand. The Terra Nova is to leave Lyttelton for the Antarctic on December 15th.

In tho list of successful candidates in the Associated Board of the R-A.M. and H.C.M. recent examination, tho name of Leslie H. Burgess, a pupil of Miss H. Parker, was omitted. -this candidate obtained 122 marks in tho primary division for violin. The bulletin issued by the Public Health Department for tho ftfur weeks ending October 14th states that 402 rats were examined at Auckland for plague, but not one -was found to bo infected. The date on which the last plague-infected rat was found was May 31st. There was nearly a capsize on tho Estuary hear Shag Rock yesterday afternoon. One of the yachts was running close hauled when'the main sheet fouled tho counter. A puff of wind came, and the hull, for a few seconds, stood on edge, and it seemed certain that tho vessel would capsize. Sho came up into tho wind with a snap, however, and ended her voyage for the time being high up on a sandspit. Tho monthly meeting of the Christchurch centre* of tho Girls' Realm Guild was held in tho V.M.C.A. building on Friday. Mrs North, hon. secrotary, presided. Arrangements were made* to take tho children of St. Saviour's Homo to New Brighton for the day on Thursday, November 23rd, and also to give a concert at the Jubilee Homo on the evening of December 21st. Reports •we're received from various members who had visited pationts of the District Nurses' Association. Tho conference between tho steamship owners of New Zealand and tho Federated Seamen's Union, to consider tho demands recently filed by tho men, will be held in Wellington on November Bth. The laying up of tho smaller vessels through the Merchant Service Guild trouble has caused a delay in tho ballot. papers for the proposed cancellation of tho Seamen's Union under the Arbitration Act reaching somo members of the union on steamers affected by the strike. Tho result of the ballot cannot therefore be known until November 9th, a day after tho sitting of tho conference to consider the seamen's claims.

Tho meeting of the various branches of tho New Zealand Labour Party and tho Labour Representation Committee which was to have been held on Saturday evening was postponed until Thursday next, to enable the members to attend tho Prof. Mills—Scott Bennett debate. After tho debate the executive mot and mado arrangements for a labour demonstration to be held on Saturday evening next. Several bands have promised their assistance, and (subject to the permission of his Worship the Mayor) will march along various routes through the city to the Victoria square band rotunda, where they will render a popular selection of music. A collection will bo taken up in aid of tho funds of the Labour Party.

A meeting of tljp Management Committee of the New Zealand Physical Culture Association was held on Saturday . Mr Garnet Sims (Wellington),' presided, and there were prorent :—Messrs J. P. Northey (Dunedin), R. Williams (Masterton), R. Meechan (Ashburton), R. Veitch, and F. A. Hornibrook, hon. secretary (Christchurch). Apologies wore read from Messrs M. Juriss (Wellington), and R. 0. Garrett (Masterton). The offer of tho V.M.C.A. at Masterton, to conduct next year's development championships was accepted, and Mr R. 0. Garrett was elected hon. secretary for tho year. Several additions were mado to tho judging rules, and a voto of thanks was accorded to th© Judging Committee of tho competitions in this city just concluded.

The first of a series of meetings for men was held in St. Andrew's Church yesterday afternoon. Tho attendance was encouraging. The Rev. J. Mackenzie, who presided, spoko of the remarkable increase in numbers in recent years of every organisation connected with tho Christian Church, and these organisations had for tho most part emphasised tho social significance of Christianity, and had in* many _ instances influenced men who wore indifferent or hostile to ordinary church work. In an address on "Society," Mr Mackenzie pointed out the two-fold mission of tho Christian religion, namely, to secure the social and ethical reformation of society, and tho spiritual reformation of tho individual. A male choir assisted tho singing, and Mr C. Mills sang tho solo. "Comfort Ye." A further meeting will be held in December, and a programme is being prepared for next year.

According to tho latest announcement of prices issued by the Auckland Master Butchers' Association (telegraphs out correspondent), the cash price of beef has been reduced, while for mutton, veal, and pork, the cash prices are about the same. For all meat booked and delivered, however, an extra charge of a halfpenny per pound has been decided upon. The reason for this is to, if possible, abolish tho credit system. Previously it has been customary to charge a penny extra for booking on some odd lines, now the Association has to adopt a uniform policy of charging an extra halfpenny per pound all round for booking. In certain lines the booking prices will be reduced by tho new arrangement, hut in others whore there has preyiouslv been no extra booking charge it will mean an increase unless cash purchases aro made.

At the last meeting of the North Canterbury Executive of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, a resolution was carried expressing regret that no vote appeared on the Estimates for the immediate construction of the Waiau railway. A copy of the resolution was forwarded to the Prime Minister, and the following reply was received by the, secretary of the executive:—" In reply to your telegram of ,25th, I have noted terms of resolution passed at the meeting held yesterday. Regret it has nvx, been found possible to do anything in respect of Waiau railway this year, but would point out that tho whole question of railway construction throughout the Dominion received very careful consideration when the Government's proposals were being formulated. All the railways that are recognised as necessary cannot be taken in hand at once." —(Signed) J. G. Ward (Prime Minister). The Waiau Railway League aro much pleased with tho action taken by the Farmers' Union, and the secretary of the League has telegraphed as follows: —"Many thanks'for interest and support on behalf of Waiau railway. Hopo protests will be successful."—(Signed) S. Baker, secretary, Waiau Railway League.

A Church of England Men's Society service was held in the Cathedral yesterday and was conducted by the Rev. E. K. Mules, who addressed a large congregation on the text:—"ln all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path." Tho preacher referred to the complexity of the different religious, social, moral, and political problems calling for solution, and said that thero was an increasing revolt against tho old doctrine of " let it be." Ho knew of no economic problem, of no social or of no moral problem that was not also a religious problem; nor of any religious problem that was not also an economic, social, and moral problem, and the reason was that man was a religious beins;. Those who attempted to solvo tho labour problem, for instance, from the point of view of cither tho employer or the worker, would come to wrong conclusions. The drink problem was a sin problem, and no Act of Parliament could solve it; the gambling problem was a sin problem, and no Act of Parliament would solve it; and th© labour problem was very, very largely a sin problem which no* Act of Parliament alone could solve. The ono conclusion forced upon them was to follow the injunction contained in his text. The whole world was panting for upright, honest, straight Christian men to Ikj its leaders, and tho members of the Church of England Men's Society 6hould go out and'become leaders.

A meeting of the creditors of P. R, neathorington, dentist, Christchurch, t"H be held in the office of the Official Assignee on Friday next, at 2.15 p.m. The Mines Commission sat at Hokitika on Saturday night, when evidence was given by several witnesses, includi»i? A. H. Richards (Inspector ot Mines). Members leave Hokitika this morning for Blackball, where further evidence will bo taken to-night. The Mayor stated to a "Press" representative on Saturday that such few Parliamentary Bills as the Council had sent to them during the session came from Mr Dnvey, who alone of the City members seemed to pay any attention whatever to what the Council want. The Salvation Army closed their selfdenial appeal on Friday last, and all tho returns aro now in from every part of the T>ominion. It is stated that another record has been made. To-night Brigadier Albiston will declare tho results and the amounts raised in each district; these will bo thrown on a largo sheet by the aid of limelight.

Tho annual meeting of the Orescent road Band of Hope wasjield on Thursday evening. Tho Rev. W. Walker prosided over a large attendance. An excellent programme of musical items, recitations, and action songs was rendered, and an instructive address was given by Mr H. Holland. Tho prizes won by the members during the year were presented by the chairman. Mr Burke, of tho wireless telcgraohy division of tho Post and Telegraph department, left by the Hiraitangi on Saturday for the Chatham Island in connection with possible telephono installations. While at the islands, Mr Burko will also look into the question of a site for a wireless telegraph station in connection with the Government's proposal to link tho Chatham Islands to New Zealand by "wireless." The largest gathering of poultrymen over held in New Zealand will be the conference which will bo held on November 7th, Bth, and 9th, in the V.M.C.A. Lecture Hall. Special addre«M and papers will be given on educative subjects by leading poultrvmen from different parts of New Zenland. A social reception will bo tendered by the Boys Gordon Hall Ponltrv Club. Visits will be paid to Burnham Poultry Farm, and the Egg-laying Competition at Papanui. Dr. Karl Kumm, who is well-known by name, at least, to all who aro familiar with tho record of African travel, exploration and missionary effort, is duo in Christchurch nextWednesday. On Thursday night, in tho King's Theatre, he will tell tho story of*'his famous journey through unexplored Africa, from tho Niger to the Nile. Tho lecture will be- illustrated with lantern slides. Mr J. C. Adams, chairman of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, 'will preside.

A very pleasant evening was spent an New Brighton on Thursday evening, when the members of tho Young Men s Guild entertained their friends at a musical evening. Ihiring the proceedings the Rev. Harold Purchas presented tho Blue Ribbon medals won by tho successful competitors in the recent running . race from New Brighton to Christchurch. The prizes and the successful runners were as follow:—N. Sparrow (smin) 1, gold medal; G. Rogers 2 and fastest time. Blue Ribbon and gold medal; R. Orange, 2nd fastest time and gold medal. At a general meeting of the Creche Kindergarten Association, it was resolved to have a crecho at the Show Grounds on November 10th, which Mrs S. Saunders kindly offered to take full chargo of. Mrs Taylor reported that sho had interviewed the secretary of tho A. and P. Association, who had kindly granted permission to erect the marquee next to tho W.C.T.A; rooms; Mcsdames Millar and Burgoyne reported that thoy had wafted upon Colonel Burnett-Stuart, . who had granted the use of two marquees. - A Financo Committee, consisting of Mesdames Cooper and Jackson, was elected. Generous offers of assistance in Kind had been received. Provision was made for sleeping, feeding, and amusing the chiL dren, and it wa s : arranged that lost children should bo taken charge of; also that a rest for mothers with children be provided. Eight men, Alfred Nelson, Donald •McPherson, Anton Olsen, John Hindle, William Young, Fred L. Backhouse, James Wright, and Harry Douglas, appeared before Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, on Saturday, charged with stealing 251b of Havelock tobacco, valued at £7 10s, the property of the Union Steam Ship Company. In asking for a remand until Wednesday, Chief-Detective Broberg said that the offence was alleged to have taken place on, board the steamer Moana. Whilo discharging operations wore in progress,'a box of tobacco was found to have been pillaged, and when the detectives searched accused, who were all working in the hold in which the tobacco was stored, seven were found to have tobacco in their possession. A remand was granted, bail being allowed, each accused in a sum of £40, and two sureties of £20. The steamer Corinna loaded at Onehunga on Saturday 17,700 boxes of butter from th© Auckland district for transhipment to the lonic. Another 200 boxes will also be shipped by the Marama for Vancouver. " The "lonic shipment from Auckland for a corresponding period last year was 16,436 boxes, which shows a substantial increase for this season of 1264 boxes. The shipments by the lonic and Marama make the total export of butter for tho present season to date, 41,132 boxes, as compared with 43,517 boxes shippea from Auckland district for a similar pono-d last year. Now that showery weather has set in it is hoped (says the "Star") that tho shortage of output earlier in the season will soon be overtaken. At rates now ruling for butter in London the value of the lonic's shipment is about £57,000. The Corinna is loading more butter at New Plymouth to-day, and is duo at Lyttelton to-morrow or Wednesday morning. Sho will tranship her largo cargo of butter at Lytteltou to the lonic for London. Detective McLeod (Christchurch), Constable Brocks (Christchurch) and Constable Goulding (Culverdcn) left Hannier on Tuesday morning, accompanied by Mr Duncan Leishman, manager of St. James station, and Mr Win. Rush, this being the third search party for the man who has been for the last two months wandering apparently aimlessly about the bush in the back country, in the vicinity of the Ada .station, some 35 or 40 miles from Hanmcr (wires our correspondent). Reaching what is known as the "10,000 Block," the party, was informed by a rabbiter that ho had seen a man corresponding to the wanderer's ) description two days previously, and j tried to induce him to turn, back to • tho station with him. On refusing to ido so, he had given him a tent fly and i what little food he could spare. Therei upon the party went towards the spot ) where the man was last seen, and, after I many difficulties, owing to the rough j country ami extremely rough weather, j they discovered him by smoke, sitting under tho tent fly, roughly stretched across some birch bush. The man was in a pitiable condition, and hardly recognisable as a civilised human being. His hair was six inches long, his beard was matted with dirt, and his toes wero frost-bitten. He was forthwith placed" on a snare horse, and taken to Ada station, distant ten or twelve miles, which was reached after a rather serious mishap, two riders having their horses washed from under them in the Henry river. After many ether adventures, the party reached Hanmcr late on Friday evening. It is presumed-that th© man will be examined as to his mental condition.

Tho Waitaki was asain tho only 7j_* trout river to bo in good fishing order '-vi? at 9 o'clock on Saturday morning. The 'f""' other rivers were reported dirty^ Self-denial collections* at- Gore -•' totalled £153, and at Wyndham, £6U "' Last year.-£'JiOO was collected in the Gore and Wyndham united districts. ' A severe epidemic of measles has broken out at Waihi, and according to a telegram received by the Auct- ' land Education Board, JKX) children are absent from the school.

Palmerston North is showing great consideration for its hospital staff, and seems determined to make its institution a popular one for tho nurses. It lias now been decided to purchase a dog-cart, horse, and harness, solely for tiie use of tho hospital.

At a sitting of tho Juvenile Court *~ on Saturday, boforo Mr 11. W. Bishop,. S.M., a female child, aged seven years' and two months, which had no means of subsistence, was committed to the Christchurch Receiving Home, to be s , biought up in tho faith of the Church " of England. :

A valuable addition to the river Avoa at New Brighton is a lengthy moormgstagc, erected near the bridge by the ■ \ New Brighton Power Boat Club lor - - the use of its members. The mooring - conditions for boats at New Brighton -, havo for many years been very unsatisfactory, but the new staging sup- "' plies tho Jong-felt want.

Dear butter has resulted in an increased demand for jam, and tho - Nelson ''Evening Mai'" relates that a local firm has been deluged.with orders, in consequence from all parts of Now Zealand. September was easily if record mouth for output, but this month promises to beat the September - figures.

"There arc hundreds of teachers who take no interest whatever in their schools." said tho Chairman of tho Auckland Education Board at a meet- - ing on Wednesday. Tho remark was prompted by a statement thnt one of the Board's lady teachers had been actively working for the benefit of tho school, and had had the walls completely cleaned up inside. So unusual is such action by teachers, at all events > • as far as official knowledge of it goes, that tho Board passed an unanimous vote of appreciation of the action of the lady and of tho good example sho bad afforded. '

The need for the adoption of a more » influential policy by tho Church of England was urged by a speaker at the Auckland Diocesan Synod, on Thursday. He said that, although the Church represented about 50 nor cent, of the population of New Zealand, it exercised Jess actual influence winn many smaller bodies in tho eommunitv. Tho lato Mr Seddon, he said, although a good Churchman/ had once declared that he would father have tho mind of the Salvation' Army un or , nn important subject than that of tho Church of England.

Another illustration of tho urgent necessity for, a police launch on Auckland harbour was afforded last week, when tho launch Waiari, lying in Hobson Bay, was broken into. The robbery was especially daring, as the launch ivas moored within easy distance of tho owner's house. Tho electric light'had been switched on.' but to prevent detection the ports had been covered up. The thieves had ar* parently been alarmed, but they carried away an overcoat. The door to tho cabin was smashed, and it will cost abont 10s to repair it.

The anti-militarist movement in Auckland appears not to bp very flourishing, says the "New Zealand Herald." A meeting in connection with it was announced to bo held in the mceting-houso of .the Society of Friends on Wednesday butafter - ■- waiting for some time those present todk a census, and found that they numbered seven.- There were five men and two of tho opposite sex. Having, decided that it was iiseJess to discuss business to any extent, = th© meeting was formally constituted and a chairman elected. The secretary reported that the proposal of tho Anti-Militarist Council,to hold n demonstration had, after consideration, been abandoned by the committee. Having adopted th© report, the meeting was adjourned

In connection with the dispute' be- \ twcen the mates and owners of tho '■! smnll coastal steamers, a Wellington - paper states that the arrival of tho large Home steamers with heavy cargoes, including largo qualities of tran* shipments, has resulted in the Union Company being required to load 'its. colliers, Kamona and Kini, with general cargo for the West Coast. This is unusual. Tho lonic on Wednesday brought a , big cargo, . and this will' be augmented by tho arrival of tho Athenic and Turakina this week.' : - The arrival of three Home steam-' - ers within a week would oven r under ordinary circumstances occasion ', - a big demand upon the (small coastal;.;" steamers. Tho Union Company is "■. putting on extra vessels to meet tho " t demand. ■' '

Of the-470 third-class passengers who . ' arrived at Wellington by tho lonic on Wednesday from London, 176 were'assisted immigrants, comprising 120 adults and 56 ; children. There wore " nominated by relatives in New Zealand .. 85 adults and a like number of children; 85 adults, and 21 children wore apS roved by ' the High Commissioner.. Nineteen wives came out to rejoin their '' husbands. The farm labourers in tlx* --• list numbered 28, and fcur farmers aro trying their luck in a new country. Ths, lonic also brought cut 39 domestics for various parts' of New Zealand. These • wero in charge of Miss Wildraau. Government matron. The Turakina, dud on Wednesday, is bringing 359 passengers, 294 being in tho third-class. The assisted immigrants by this steamer- ,- total 28 adults and 3 children, including 16 domestics, 4 farm labourers, and 3 farmers. Ono farmer has capital to the extent of £500, and another £300. Tho Athenic, which should reach Wellington to-morrow, left London with 723 passengors on board, but many >af ! these arc booked to Australian ports via Hobart. Tho majority, however, aro for New Zealand; 577 are in tho ■third-class, 98 second, and 43 saloon. the first annual competitions of-the New Zealand Physical Culture Association wero held in Mr F. A. Horn;.brook's rooms, in tho Square, on Friday evening. The competitions were for the best-developed man (champion light-weight of New Zealand) and tho championship of New Zealand (any weight). The maximum number_ of marks was 130. The light-weight championship, for which there wero s<n-en competitors, resulted:—L. ft • Green, Bst 91b, Dunedin (instructor J. P. Northoy) 124, 1; H. 9st 121b, Christchurch (F. A. Hormbrook) 102 points. 2; W. N. Kerr, 9st 121b, Auckland (unattached), and J- Hart. Ost 131b. Christchurch (F. A. * Hornibrook) 116 points, equal, 3. Th© championship of New Zealand, any weight, for which there were twelve competitors, resulted:—O. C. Jennings, 13.st, Invcrcargill (F. A. Hormbrook) 125 points, 1; C. Dawson, list 101b, Christchurch (R. Veitch) 120 points, "• H. Robinson, lOst 131b. Masterton . l\\ V. Jsrrctt) 119, and A. Winkler, list 71b, Christchurch (F. A. Hormbrook) 119 roints ctiiial, 3; T. W. McLe'lan. 12st 21b, Christchurch (F. \. Hornibrook), and A. C Williams. 10st 71b, Masterton (R. V. Jarrctt) ; equal. 118 points, 4. Bowlers! Improve yonr game by using Jaqucs* and Taylor's extra special -, quality selected bowls. New stock just landed. Lewis and Andenwi, 112 < Cashel street W. » . . The last word in lawn mowers! Tho "Golden Glow" is a "cutter" both as - work and in price. To cut 12 inches - 255, 14in ' 27s fid, 16in 30s. bee it and others at Hastie, Bull and Pickering's, opposite Ballantyne'a.

The floods on Wednesday at Chanev's had-no terrors for Mr " Blunden, of Bennetts, and his 40 h.p. Overland car, ho having made a safe passage through in spite of the great depth of water. The Overland has now proved her great qualities in many 6evero tests mi New Zealand, and has always come through with flying colours. " 6 A very special purchase of a large consignment of millinery—hats trimmed, and hats untrimmcti—perfects tho .stock of Indies' headgear at Mewra Armstrongs. Renowned, if not from China to Peru, at least from Auckland to tho Bluff, as the Leading Millinery House, tho firm aro now more than ever emphasising their superiority. By virtno of the bargain just secured, they are selling exquisitely trimmed hats at 12s Gd. worth double: untnrnmed at 2s lid, worth 8s lid. Inspection is invited. (j

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