NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14821, 12 November 1913, Page 8

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Owing to the withdrawal of the Manuka for Sydney this week, the outward English mail via x»rindisi will bo despatched from Lyttelton by tho Mapourika this evening, to connect with the Willochra, which leaves Wellington for Sydney to-morrow.

The auction announcements of Charles Clark, Maling and Co., Devereux, King and Co., Pyne and Co., W. E. Simes and Co., and Harris Bros, will bo found on page 15 cf this issue.

About forty immigrants for Lyttelton arrived at Wellington on Saturday afternoon by tho .New Zealand Shipping Company's liner Remuera. They were brought to Lyttelton by the Pateena yesterday afternoon.

In connexion with the races at Riccarton to-day, a special service of trams will b© run from Cathedral square, commencing at 10.10 a.m. The 11.10 a.m., 12.5, and 1.5 p.m. time-table cars will run out via Yaldhurst road and return via cjockburn; the 4.45 and 5.45 p.m. time-tabio cars will run out via Sockburn and return via Yaldhurst road. The 5.15 p.m. time-table car will run to and from Sockburn only.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr P. Hally) met representatives of the builders, contractors, and painters yesterday, and arrived at a basis for an agreement which will have the effect ol a Dominion award. Wages were fixed at Is 6d per hour for a 44 hours' week, and preference to unionists was provided for. This agreement will Jje signed to-days, and taken to tho Arbitration Court to be made into an award" covering the whole Dominion.

The Arbitration Court award in tho dispute brought by the Wellington Hairdressers Assistants' Union was filed yesterday (says a xTess Association message). The main provisions are a nicy-two hours' week, the hours to be fixed according to tho needs of tho individual shops. The minimum wage for journeymen or journeyworaeu is 55s weekly, those at pic-sent receiving more than that amount not to bo reduced. Apprentices shall be in the proportion of one to three journeymen, and wages arc;— First year, not less than il>s weekly ; second year, 15s ; third year, 20s; fourth year, 2os; fifth year, 355. The award will run from tho 17th inst. to August sth, 1915.

In the House, Mr T. liuxton, M.P., has given notice to ask tho Minister of Railways whether he will take steps to safeguard tho public against accident at btudholme Junction, such as tho fatal accident that happened there recently by which .Mrs Cochrane met her death. The north and south express trains cross at this station, while the Waimate branch line train stands at the station at the same time as the two express trains. Mistakes are liable to be made, and sometimes passengers board a wrong train, aud in making the effort to get off, accidents ateliable to happen. If "Waimate" were printed on the Waimate carriages, it would materially assist. A separate platiorm put down for Waimate trains would be yet a greater safeguard.

A woman residing a few miles south of Timaru has taken out a patent tor a chatfeutter comb which she invented.

Ihe Mayor has received an enquiry from the United States concerning a Dr. William Patterson, formerly of Tennessee, who is supposed to have died in New Zealand in the early 'nineties.

The Timaru Borough Council are already in receipt, of numerous applications for the o per coat, debentures which they projx>>e to put on the market at an early date. Tho debentures will have a currency of fifteen years. '

Tho motor 'bus in daily use- on the streets of Timaru is stilt proving highly satisfactory. Purine: the six ■weeks it has been running it has carried ,%.93!> passengers, and has earned £2-3 ]0s od. Three moro 'buses aro now on order.

The Plunket Society's Ball, in aid of tho .Nursing Fund, will be held in the Art Gallery at 9 o'c'.ock this evening. Tickets may bo obtained at the Dresden. Cudena Tea. Rooms, and .Broadways, or from members of the committee,

Instead of letting the bathing facilities at Caroline Bay this year, tho Timaru Borough Council are running them. The. move promises to be apayable one, for already £'40 has been taken, though the season can hardly bo said to have properly opened yet. Tho tennis courts oh the bay aro also being run by the Council, and the receipts from this source already total £10.

The ballot of tho members of the Christchurch Tramway Employees' Union, which has been proceeding on the question of joining: the United Federation of Labour and the Social Democratic Party, closed yesterday, but tho result was not available. It is probable that the result will not bt? announced till, tho next monthly meeting of the union.

•Mr G. Witty. M.P.. has given notice in the House to ask the PostmasterGeneral whether he will give instructions that slot telephones be placed at Bryndwr. also at the corner of Clydo road and Fendalton road, and at other centres in Fendalton. and bring into use some of the many wires running through tho district hut not used in auy way at present

In the Legislative Council yesterday the Mutual Fire Insurance Act Amendment Bill was read a first time. The Government Railways Act Amendment Bill anil the Shipping nnd Seamen Act Amendment Bill were also read a ftrst time. The Amendments made by the Governor in the Copyright Hill, the. Institute of Architects Bill, flJid the Local Authorities Indemnity Bill wero agreed to.

At a meeting of the Westland County Council at Hokitika yesterday the following motion was carried:—"That the attention of tho Minister in ohaTgo of the Tourist Department be drawn to the exorbitant charge made for passenger trafSc over tho twelve miles of coaching between Halpin creek and Otirn, on the East and West Coast service." The. resolution was carried unanimously (says a Press Association message), the whole of the councillors expressing in strong terms tho necessity for an alteration in the charges.

The first annual conference of the C.E.M.S. of tho Diocese of Christchurch will bo held in the city to-mor-row and on Friday. Tho first session opens in tho V.M.C.A. Hall to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock, and concludes with a devotional service in tho Cathedral at 9 p.m., to bo conducted by the Bishop of" Nelson. Friday's work begins with a corporate Communion in the Cathedral at 7.15 a.m., to bo followed by n mass breakfast. The plan of the conference throughout follows tho lines of those big gatherings of Churchmon in the Homeland, whore tho Men's Society has taken such a prominent place in tho fighting policy line of the Church of England.

Tho post office staff had an extremely busy time yesterday from the arrival qf tho North Island mails till late in the evening. Although the Pateena's mails reached town in tho afternoon they were not all sorted till late in the evening. This was duo to the fact that there was a great amount of mail matter consequent upon tho Patcena being the first steamer to arrive from the North Island since tho arrival of tho Maungamii on Saturday morning. On the top of the mally big North Island mail, the staff had'to contend with a big Australian mail per the Manuka, which came to hand by the second express from the South last night. To further add to the labours of tho staff, the West Coast mail also arrived last night.

The Pohangina County Council is apparently tho possessor of a gold fiaid, and yet was unaware of the tact (telegraphs our Palinerston North correspondent). At tho monthly meeting of the Council a letter was received from tho Paymaster-Gener-al a-iv-ish>g that the sum of 10s had been remitted to the Council's credit at tho bank, being goldiields revenue. Some councillors made enquiries as to ■where the goldfield was, and wore informed by the clerk "at the fork of the Oroua river." It appears that prospecting has been going on for a little while, and the announcement is the first tangible intimation that operations have not been altogether "rcsultless. In several parts of the Rangitikci and Oroua counties gold is said to have been discovered at different times, but no effort has yet been systematically made to deve.op the deposits that are said to exist.

Four years ago, William Henry Marshall, an eiderly man, was "wanted" by the police in connexion with a maintenance order in support of his wife, the parties having jived at Riverton. The police scoured the country for the missing man, but without success. Meanwhile the arrears on the order piled up, and long ago they topped the century. On Monday, amongst a racing crowd, Sergeant Divan recognised Marshall, and arrested him. Yesterday, at the Magistrate's Court, before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., ho was charged with disobedience of the order. Mr M. Donnelly, who appeared for tho defendant, said that his client was prepared to pay £50 towards the arrears, and it was not often that anyone got such a good offer as that. Marshall had been working near Rakaia. He went to see the races, but unfortunately the police caw him. (Laughter.) Sanior-Sergeant Mathieson said he must ask for a remand, until they knew what were the washes or the other parties. A remand for one week was granted.

The death of six ducks after eating some patent meal resulted in a claim for damages being heard at the Magistrate's Court, Auckland, before Mr U C. Kettle, S.M., last week (says the "New Zealand Herald"). Alfred Whitehouse, a farmer of ,M?ng e J*» claimed £1 19s. 9d from 1-redenck W. Smith, produce miller and vendor, of Auckland, for whom Mr Stewart appeared The plaintiff explained that he had bought the meal through an luetionper It appeared to be good mea,b"t after benad fed his poultry with it sis of his ducks died, and the rest of the fowis and ducks wore more or less affected. They had been oven the meal in the ordinary way, and had had nothing else. He claimed £1 10s for the ducks, and, in addition 9s 9d which he had paid for the meal. Mr Stewart submitted that tnere was no case to answer, as there was nothing to prove that the meal was the cause of the death of the ducks, "unless perhaps they died through eating too much of it His Worship, however, held that there was a case to answer. The defendant stated that the meal was comof -nothing: but ncemeal. barley, and tares. His Worship considered thnt there was something the matter wiOi the mixture, nnd gave judnqnent for the plaintiff for the amount claimed vHh costs, adding that in his opinion ill'snch patent foods should require tobe approved by the Health Department,

All the Canterbury trout stream* '"I were reported clear yesterday moraiag. '" I Tiio tramway traffic to tho Metro. I politan Trotting Club's Mooting at I Aldington yesu-rday was particular!? » heavy, the loading being l\>o cars a» S ILS ];: s ; vi-ar. - I

An adjourned meeting of the Cjtv Council was to have been h#\d last, night, but none ot the councillors arrived. After sitting in stato for the ■ statutory half-hour. Mr vSmith, the Town Clerk, solemnly re-adjourned the meeting until to-night.

Indicative of the fact that tho borough of Spreydon continues to progress is tho statement, made to a reporter by the Mayor oi that borough (Mr G. R. Whitingi to the effect that there are at present twenty-five res*. deuces tor which building permit* have been issued. Many of the buildings are in course of erection.

His Worship the Mayer mot with a painfui accident yvsierday afternoon,* colliding violently with a cyclist jast outside the Councij Chambers. 3Jr Holland, who was nl?-o riding a etc!©, , received a severe blow on tho head, and fell Inviviiy. and w;vs obliged to go uvto tho Council Chambers lie down. Ivater on he went, to his own honje, and from enquires made last night it was learned that ho wns progrewing favourably. ■

Tho Mayor of Spreydon Olr G. R. Whiting) iniormetl a reporter yosterday that. dospito tho allegations of shortness of money, tho Spreydon. Borough Council's experiences seem to indicate that money is not so tight as is popularly supposed. Last Wednesday the Borough Council called for applications for £100 debentures in respect to & loan of £25Q0, and, to date, the applications received represent a total of over £1000.

Among onr advertisements in this issue is published an illustration of the "New Hudson" motor-car, two models of which will bo on view at the Shiw to-day. .. 97326

In compliance with tho decision of the .Uetailexs' Association. W. Strang* and Co.'s warehouse- will close as usual at 6 p.m. Thursday, remaining closed all day Friday (tho People's fchow Daj); and will bo open until 9 p.m. on Saturday for tho convenience of shoppers. <;

Tho 3>rnpcry and Clothing Store of Messrs T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd., will remain open until 12 o'clock on Friday next (Show Day). 1 ~

Farmers, ltunholclers, make a joint]: of sooing the ideal fenco at the Show.ri Samson Droppers, Rylnnd's Bullock braud Wires. Briscoo aad Co., Lt<3.,.v Agcuts. -9^

For the convenience of their customers and visitors, Graham, Wilson ;n:d Smollio will remain open until 9. p.m. Thursday, open Friday (Show' J>ay) until 12 noon, and Satur-. day at 1 p.m. as usual. Note—Lat<r night Thursday. ' 9

On Saturday noxt the respective premises of 'Messrs Armstrong and Go., Ltd., will remain open until 9 p.m. 2

If Ttunholders, Farmers, and Fencing Contractors wish to know hoir to reduce tho cost of fencing by fully 25 per cent., they must call and see tho ideal Fonco exhibited by Messrs Brisooe and Co.. Ltd., at tho Metropolitan'Sliow. This Fence illustrates the use of the Samson Patent Droppers and Ey-' land's Bullock brand "Wire.. 8.

Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A., Expcnr Optician, 629 Colombo street.* I K-' specially oculist prescription for glass* prepared. Charges moderate. Also.' repairs to frames, and broken lema" matched. 7

ItttidS'-to-Wear Garments for Gentle-' men, equal to tailor-made, may be Aid in variety at Messrs Armstrong , *, tSfl Clothiers, whose low prices are Veil known. 5

Samson All-St-ee! Fencing 7>rojppci save 73 per cen£. of labour in orwting fences. See Summer Show. lkiscoe and Go., Ltd., Worcester streot. 6 '

Sale of Humber Motors. 3Jh.p., . 3-speed, £75 new. Freo engine, £57' 10s new. 2h.p., fixed, £37 10a new.----34h.p., 3-speed, £50. 3Jh.p., fixed, £45. Sucklings Garago, Worcester street. 'J ,

Indies' Costumes in infinite variety," and tho Best Millinery in tho City at' tho lowest prices arc obtainable «t Messrs Armstrong and Co., Ltd. * Dr. Van Slyke, Specialist, Eye, Ear," Throat, and Nose, has removed towe Dominion Buildings, opposite Square; and Broadway's.' Telephone 744. - 8-

Samson All-Steel Droppers, RylindV Galvanised Wire, reduce cost of Feno*ing 25 per cent. See ideal . fenffcBriecoe's exhibit, Summer Show. • J- ,

Shearers should not fail to inspect our etocks of T.U.S. sheep shears, botb t hollow ground and double hollo* ground, also special stones and stomal Lewis and Anderson, 112 Casheistroet W. »

Nothing is utilised in mnnufactnrieg Thomson's Lemon Syrup which oc*' not come tip to the highest standard, of purity. It is. pure, syrup, far above the ordinary- w> , quality. Jlakcs healthful, refreshil* drinks at smallest cost. All grooiri , Ford and Miraros, agents. . 8 Ladies handbags for Carnival Week' Just arrived—-latest stylos from WBj. .. don, including the new "Stirrup"**} "Envelope" bags. Hastie, Bull Mβ Pickering, opposite Ballantyno'e. ■* ; Christmas is coming! If you-'Jtiw, gifts for despatch to friends abreWi notify the New Zealand Express Cos* ■ pany Ltd. They will call for cebs and forward them by mail eteifW «• at cheapest rates iv tho surest fasoionTelephone 20(5. . *

SCARS TO ORDER. .

Beer and duelling are wrought into the very being of tho German Vtxt#' sity. Beer is being attacked; and J»* (observes the "Westminster Gazette? the "Taglicho Rundschau" has 4* covered with horrified indignation w»» there is a practice among students of going to tho doctor- •" order that ho may operate Upon.* o "' faces and adorn them with «>nnww* scars. A letter from aKm rfu<u? % asking a Hamburg doctor it he f®» perform tho operation with caloroW"* , " lias boen sent to tho journal by doctor and duly published. In "Lokal Anzicger" recently advertisement asking for a BU j? f. capable of making good sears. » ling is obviously not quite so POP 1 " 8 it is generally considered , to ac. "Rundschau" , sees more, m i»e i*-*----"It is a sign of the times," eoafcWg the comment, "and tho aul&or o advertisement and the writer d letter show themselves to possess ten monts utterly unworthy ot »•,£ German student." * Happily BWJJJ was spared this erowniog against which Social Democracy *«""_ have appeared as but a trine.

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