NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14524, 28 November 1912, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Annette Thomas, A.T.C.L., and Gertrude Cassin, pupils of the Sisters of Cur Lady of tho Missions, wero successful in passing the Art of Teaching in music examinations held in July last.

Our Dunedin correspondent telegraphs that a well-known business man connected with thc produce trado will be arraigned in tho Police Court tomorrow on a charge of perjury. Tho information alle_;es that a false declaration was signed in respect of a shipment of potatoes for Australia.

One of the extra polico at Huntly— Constable F. Hainsworth —has been suffering from a severe attack of influenza, and ho fainted on Sunday morning. AVhile unconscious he swallowed one of, his artificial teeth. Ho was brought in to the Auckland Hospital by the special train from Hamilton in the evenin_;. Ho was operated upon immediately, and although tho tenth was not recovered, ho is in no danger (.says, tho "Herald.).

Speaking at a smoke concert at West Harbour, dn Tuesday night, Mr E. 11. Clark, M.P., for Chalmers, said if they turned over the pages of "Hansard they would find that a gentloraan had moved twice to reduce the poll-tax on Chinamen, as they would then have cheap labour in New Zealand. That gentleman was Tom Macke-/ie. When one knew what was going on, when they found tho temptation to retain office was so keen, irrespective of results, then," he maintained, "ho was justified in going for a change, and ho was quito prepared to stand by what ho had done."

A caso . presenting unusual features came before Mr T. A. B. Bailey. S. M., in tlie Magistrate's Court yesterday. A well-dressed married woman, named Maud Gardiner, for whom Mr Donnelly appeared, was charged with drunkenness and attempted suicide, pleading guilty. Tho police stated that while m tho cells on tho previous evening, the accused had torn her blankets into strips, and had then made an attempt to strangle herself. Medical evidence showed that the woman suffered from a nervous complaint, but now displayed no suicidal tendencies. A prohibition order was issued against her, and she was remanded for a week, in order that her husband might mako an attempt to tako caro of her.

Discussing the matter of the dust nuisance with a "Press" representative yesterday the City Engineer, Mr A. D. Dobson, said that in proportion to tho street mileage more water was placed on tho Christchurch streets than on tho streets of any other town in New Zealand. There was also a greater area of tarred streets in Christchurch than in any other town in tho Dominion. _ Altogether about twelve miles of city streets had either been tar paved or tar topped, and there was no dust from these streets except what blew on from elsewhere. As showing what was being dono in tho way of tarri'/ tho streets it was possiblo now to travel from Bealey avenue to Brougham street, Sydenham, via Victoria and Colombo streets, and to havo a tarred surface under foot all the way.

Even the natty little badge of the Overseas Club is not immune from tho possibilities of abuso (says the Auckland correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times"), Tlie visiting organisor (Mr E. Wrench) referred on Monday evening to an incident which took placo at a comparatively recent date during the voyage of a passenger steamer from South Africa to England. A lady wearer of the bad_;o was approached by a man possessing a similar token. They formed a travelling acquaintance, and before the trip came to an end tho latter succeeded in extracting a loan of £20 on the strength of a representation that he had lost his money after going aboard the boat. "The amount was never returned," added Mr Wrench, "and before leaving England the lady called at the offico of the club with a request for a refund."

Several large underground culverts to carry away storm water, atid so to prevent certain localities in the city from becoming flooded, have been- put down recently by the City Council and are now in progress. The culvert along Manchester street, from Gloucester street to the river, has been down now some little time, and has so far proved quite adcquato to deal with the tremendous rush of water which usually accumulate l , at that. corner when a heavy rainfall occurs. Another underground culvert has been put in along Hereford street, running from the Colombo street corner to the river, and to this culvert three branches are to be connected, one along Colombo streot from Kincaids, another crossing the road from the City Hotel corner, and tho third from tho Bank of New Zealand corner across Colombo street.

Tho question of mixed bathing cropped up in a speech at tho opening of tho new salt water baths at Shelly Beach (Auckland) on Saturday. Mr T. W. Leys said that the baths would be open at certain hours for ladies each day. Ho pointed out, however, that tho allocation cf ladies' hours as proposed meant that those who worked in offices ami elsewhere could not availthemselves of the opportunity to make use of the baths. Why, therefore, he said, should men and women not bathe together in tho early morning, so long as proper rules in regard to costumo and decorum were observed, under the supervision of tho corporation's bathkeepers? In his opinion, it was time that foolish mock modesty was done away with, and so long as the costumes wero in accordance with regulations and the dressing-rooms apart, he saw no reason why the bath should not be thrown open to both sexes at certain specified hours. Mr Leys's proposal was received with hearty applause by tho 1500 people present, the majority of whom were ladies.

A bazaar and sale of work organised by the Veterans' Association in aid of the funds of the Association was opened yesterday afternoon at the } rooms, Gloucester street, and will be continued this afternoon and evening. Colonel Slater, V.D., who performed tho official opening ceremony, expressed the hopo that the • bazaar would prove a thoroughly successful enterprise. He knew' well enough what was the fate of old soldiers and how soon their services were forgotten. He need only recall to mind the New Zealand contingents for South Africa. They were made a great deal of when they left, but six months after they returned they were completely forgotten. A memorial plate for the Third Contingent men who had fallen in the war was placed in the Cathedral, but when that plate was unveiled, how many wero present at the ceremony? Scarcely fifty. It was all the more reason, therefore, why enterprises promoted by the veterans themselves should receive the hearty support of the people generally, and he sincerely hoped that the bazaar and sale of work he was opening would meet with every success.

Tho printers' and machinists' dispute will come before tho Conciliation Council in Christchurch on December 10th. Tho river report yesterday morning was:—-Waimnkariri (both branches) and Waitaki, clear; Rakaia, fishable; and .aagitata, dirty. The St. Andrew's Church choir, under the leadership of Mr Sidney Williamson, sang at tho Hospital on Sunday evening, an act of kindness which was greatly appreciated by tho patients. The case of W. A. Hopkins v. John F. French, a claim under a bill of sale, will be taken in tho Supremo Court at 10.30 this morning. If time permits, the undisposed Banco cases will then be heard. Speaking in Auckland a few days ago. Mr Massey said that the Government had adopted suggestions with tho object of inducing city workers to go into the country. The subject was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of tho Farmers' Union Executive. Mr C. U. Ensor said that this practically meant that tho Government had .adopted a recommendation made by the Union some time ago. "If we continue to work with the object that tho workers can go on thc producing areas instead of the distributing areas, we will be benefiting everyone in tho country, by making for increased production and greater prosperity," he said.

A clauso in the report of the Finance Committee presented to the North Canterbury Hospital and Char'table Aid Board "yesterday stated that the Minister of Hospitals and Charitablo Aid had agreed to subsidise contributions to the funds of the Society for tho Promotion of the Health of Women and Children, if tho subsidy is claimed through the district Hospital ar.d Charitable Aid Boards. Tho Committee recommonded the Board to agree to this course. _b the Society will exercise an important influence on tho public health of the Dominion. Tho clause was adopted. The establishment of a superannuation fund for the benefit of employees on local bodies was the subject of a letter read at yesterday's meeting of tho North Canterbury Hospital and Charitablo Aid Board. The letter stated that a conference had been held, and tho opinion was expressed that it would b. useless to endeavour to establish such a fund, unless the local authorities wero prepared to subsidise tho employees' contributions. Tho Board was asked if it would subsidise a fund provided a sound scheme was propounded. The Board decided to pay a proportion of the cost of an actuarial report on a scheme embracing local bodies. Lincoln road during race week must havo seen many "very nearly serious accidents"—judging by tho evidenco in motor-car cases in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning. One constable, who said he had seen a big yellow ear travelling at over 25 miles per hour, was closely cross-examnied, but he "stuck to his guns" resolutely. "Is it not a fact," asked counsel, "that when a car is going slow an observer thinks that it is going slower than it really is, and that, when it is going fast, the observer thinks that it is going much faster than it really is?" The Magistrate, interjected: "But whero is the happy medium P" Counsel replied that he considered that the happy medium would be 15 miles an hour. The constable said that he could not answer the question. Wo have been desired to announce that the Annual Summer Sale of their drapery, clothing and furnishing stock will commence at Messrs Armstrong and Co.'s, Ltd., respective stores to-morrow (Friday) monr'ng. Tlio magnitude and variety of the firm's stocks —ordinarily associated with low prices—and extraordinarily so at summer sale-time, makes tho oocasion one of moment to shrewd, economical buyers. Catalogues will be available on application. 0 When Julius Ca?sar crossed tha Alps ho left his baggage behind, so as not to be impeded There's no need for you, when travelling, to go without oaggago or to worry with it. Check it through us and save all trouble. The New Zealand Express Co.. Ltd. 0 Of tho hundred and one different things we do each day, how many can bo dono thoroughly without good eyesight? Practically none. For headaches caused by eyestrain, or any defect of vision, consult John R. Procter, Oculists' Optician, 200 High street, Christchurch, who also has a large variety of spectacle frames to choose from. 6 Messrs Armstrong and Co.'s Annual Summer Sale of drapery and clothing commences to-morrow morning. G We have for sale, at loss than half cost, several second-hand Gas Engines by leading makers, guaranteed in good order. Enquiries solicited, Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., Cashel street. 1 The benefit of sixty years' business experience is at the command of all importers who employ J. M. Heywood and Company Ltd., to clear their goods through HM. Customs. AH the leading firms employ them. Why not you?- tf Abounding life results from a good liver. Our Liver and Kidney Tonic makes bad livers good. Only 2s 6d, or post free 3s. Indigestion Cure 2s, or post free 2s 6d. Jno. Berry> 156 Colombo street (opposito Recce's). 4

SURGICAL OPERATION AT SEA

A delicate piece of surgery was performed aboard the Osterley three weeks ago while tho vessel was dipping and tossing in the Indian Ocean. Tho operation is described as the "biggest thing in sea surgery" that has ever been attempted. The circumstances of the case, as detailed by tho Sydney correspondent of the "New Zealand Herald," aro that just after the mail boat left Colombo, a fracas occurred on board, which resulted in the steward sustaining serious injuries to one of his kidneys from a blow delivered by a fireman. After the ship's surgeon, Dr. H. Hughes Steere, had made an examination of the man he found that it was imperative, in order to save his life, that the organ should bo removed as soon as possible. The patient was willing to take tho chance, so arrangements were quickly mado tor the operation. Fortunately, the surgeon had the help of Dr. Sprott, a passenger; R. B. Minnett. the Australian cricketer, who is a medical student; and two trained nurses. Tho operation was performed amidships;. Minnett administered the anaesthetic. After tho kidney had been removed tho patient was watched night and day by nurses. Ho encountered a critical period during the next two days, but the attention of tho surgeon and his assistants was so unremitting that ho was soon out of danger.

THE NEW "STAR" BICYCLES AS XMAS PRESENTS.

Christchurch was designed by Mother Nature as a city for cyclists, and it is still an open question whether this city or the American city of Buffalo "has most bicycles in the world per thousand of population. There is no doubt that a cycle is essential in Christchurch, and as the modern bicycle is an equally good servant for eitner pleasnro or business, it follows that an up-to-date wheel is quite the ideal Xmas present in this City of the Plains. Messrs Adams Ltd. know by past experience that this ■ fact is very fully recognised, and following their usual Xmas custom they have imported a large shipment of bicycles, which represent the last word in value at the prices asked. This years Xmas shipment, which has arrived-ex the Tainui, consists entirely of the latest English models of the celebrated "Star." , the machine which has borne..a sterling reputation throughout New Zealand for the wist twenty years. Beautifully finished, light, strong, and very nicely fitted, in the ladies' and men's roadster mode--, with mudguards, free-

wheel, and two reliable brakes, these bievcles would ho excellent valuo at the old pneo of £12 10s. Wo have however, cut tho prico down to bed- | rock, nud offer these fine machines at £7 10s. The juvenilo "Star," specially designed for the boys and girls has the free-wheel, mudguard, and double brake equipment of tho adult models. The price of these popular machines has now been reduced froth £10 10s to £6 Us. A liberal guarantee, with tho reputation of Adams Ltd behind it, protects the purchaser of every "Star. Call and see. tho Xmas stock. Adams Ltd., High street Christchurch. g ANOTHER ADVANCE AND \ NEW STANDARD. I Another advance has been mnde and a now standard set by the 1913 Cadillac. One of its dominant features is its wonderful control. The Cadillac Company promised that the 1»13 model mark tho acme of motor ear construction. Jt does. The motoring public has been educated to lw>k to tho Cadillac for yearly progress. The propress of the industry has been tho progress of the Cadillac. After an inspection of this car you cannot but agreewith us that any car at any prico to bo compared with tho Cadiilac would bi> honoured by tho oomparisou. ]>ext<>. and Crozier, Ltd. g A LOW PRICED CAR. Wo have just received tho 1913 model lo h.p. Darracq fitted with overhead worm drive, underslung roar springs, and Zenith Carburettor. \ French grey torpedo body, with J.ood, screen, lamps, and Miohelin tyres, completes this car at £375. A."W. Smith and Son, Central Garage. 1" 9 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. . Tho only telephone n umbo re of Smith's Taxi-cabs, Ltd., are 1838 and 1337. which ring direct to the Company's Head Office. Open day and night. .6