GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14908, 5 March 1914, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The City Council have received an invitation from the Timaru Borough Council to visit Timaru on March 17th. The Deputy-Mayor has accepted the invitation on behalf of tho Council.

The Rose Carnival special sub-com-mittee met yesterday aiternoon, when the matter of allowing the Horticultural Society and the Sweet Pea Society to join in in the holding of shows on the day of the carnival was considered. It was decided, however, that it would be inadvisable to associate the carnival with any other fixtures, but it was hoped that the two bodies named would do all they could to assist in making the carnival a success.

Mr G. W. Russell. MP., will address his constituents at the Phillipstown School to-night at 8 o'clock.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Mrs W. 1.. Williams has presented £1000 to the citizens' fund to mako up the £6000 balance of the money required to acquire the Day's Bay grounds for tho city.

It is proposed to erect another continuous nirturo theatre in AVellington — making the sixth —on a valuable site in Manners street, adjoining tho police station. The new the«itre_ will give sea-ting accommodation to IoCO people.

The '-Timaru Post" Newspaper Company, Ltd.. has sold its business as ft going concern to a proprietary company which has entered into possession". It is understood (says a Press Association message) that the old company will go into voluntary liquidation.

At'Oamaru yesterday twenty-four defaulting Territorials wore fined sums ranging from £2 and cost*, down to os and"costs, by Mr Bartholomew, S.M. All tho cases' wero for failing to render persona! servico. Against ono there was an additional charge of insubordination.

Between fifty and sixty delegates arrived in Gisborne yesterday for tlie twenty-ninth annual convention of the W.C.T.U.. and wero accorded a civic reception in the evening. In welcoming tho delegates, the Mayor (Mr J. K. Kirk) urged the Convention to consider tho ndvisabilitv of differentiation in the education of tlie sexes.

The matter of giving relief to tho local bodies in regard to the expense of re-making the 'Ji'U road, engaged tho attention of C-.ibinet on Tuesday. Mr Massey afterwards stated that the Government would '_..!. Parliament to approve a vote of C 10.000 on the ui.dprstan-.iiig that the local bodies would find the baianco of the £ 100,000 rconired.

The late Professor J. H. Scott re-n-embered the Otago Art Gallery when making his "ill (telegraph.-- our Dunedin correspondent). Ho owned a> part of his art collection a particularly fine example of John Gully's landscape painting in water colours—-one of tiie best in'existence —and it will be found that this treasure is bequeathed to tho Dunedin Gallery. The walls are nix. to bo enriched by four fine canvases from the brush of the lato Van dor Veld en. These pictures belonged <o the lato Judge'"Ward, and wero left b- him to the Gallery.

One of the first social functions of tho season will be the private view of the Art Society's exhibition, which takes place on Thursday evening, the liHh inst. Record entries have been received, and the work generally shows a distinct advance on that of previous years. At a meeting of the council, held on Tuesday night, eight working and thirty honorary members were elected. It was decided to grant oj'H" tion season tickets to oupils of all secondary schools and colleges nt a charge of 2.s'_d, and to admit pupils of primary schools free.

At the monthly meeting of the EHesmere County Council, a letter was ro-c(-ivod from "the Hon. W. Fraser, Minister of PuTilic .Vorks. who stated that b-r was making enquiries with to the supply of electrical energy from the i.j-ke Coleridge power rotation to tlio Ellcsmere County, and would communicate- with the Council again on tho subject. The Council decided to gather all-the information obtainable with regard to the scheme, and to communicate with neighbouring local bodies with a viow to combining to secure some of the Lake Coleridge energy.

Tho Elle-mere County Council has decided to ask the Government to appoint a Commissioner to enquire into the question of upkeep of the Seiwyn traffic bridge, with a view to having a re-apportionment of tlio cost of maintenance between the EHesmere and Springs County Councils. At present EHesmere pays four-fifths and Springs oi.e-f-fth. The bridge is situated on tho boundary of tbe .two counties, and somo extensive repairs are to be carriod out shortly, including the laying of a new deck and the renewal of several piles. The Government has granted a subsidy of £1 for £2 towards the cost of the proposed repairs.

Mr .O'Byrne, secretary of the Southland Tim-er Workers' Union, who returned to Wellington from Sydney yesterday, explained that his visit had been undertaken to bring about a better understanding between New Zealand and Australian workers. This had been accomplished, and a reciprocal agreement would be into, enabling workers going from New Zealand to Australia, or vice versa, to obtain full information regarding employment available, and general conditions. There wero about five thousand organised timber workers in New _onth "Wales, 3-500 in Victoria, and 1000 in Tasmania. The industry appeared prosperous at present in Australia, with plenty of employment offering.

The. following programme will he played by Dr. Brndshaw, city organist, at the grand "Handel-Widor" organ recital to be given in His Majesty's Theatre at 8 30"p.m. on Sunday next: —Organ Concerto in B Flat Major, No. 2 (1) Introduction and Allegro, (2) Adagio, Allegro ma non Presto (Handel); Soprano Solo from the Ode on St. Cecilia's Day. "But, oh! What Art Can Teach" (Hnndel): Serenade in G (Widor); (1) Allegro Vivace. (2) Allegro Cantabile. (3) Toccata, from the Organ Symphony in F Minor. No. .-. I Widor): '(a) Musette for Stringed Instruments and Flute, from a Masque. (bt Minuet from the Oratorio "Samson" (Handel): Chorus, from "Tlie Messiah." "And the Glory of tho Lord" (Handel).

A very good suggestion has been made by Mr Young, curator of the Public Gardens. It is that a Horticultural Hall should be erected in tho Gardens on the sito just at the back of the Museum. The hall would be available for the big displays at the annual carnivals, it could be used also for the shows of the different sccieties, and in it could l>e built up a permanent collection. Mr Young suggests that as soon as possible a start be made with the front ot the building, which would have to be of a substantial and ornamental character. A temporary hall, composed ot cheap materials, could be added ou to tho permanent front, and could be converted into a permanent structure from time to time as funds wouid permit. The cost of the main front should not exceed £000, and Mr Young thinks that that sum could l>o raised without much difficulty if the people of Christchurch realised the advantages of the proposal. So enthusiastic is Mr Young over the matter, that he has offered to cive £10 himself to the fund for erecting the first portion of the building.

The increasing popularity of tho motor-bus as a means of transport in England and America wa_ tho -tibject of .unio interesting observations made to a "Press" representative yesterday by Mr .). li. Clarkson, of this city, who has just returned from Home. Ho enumerated some of toe advantages of tho motorbus over the tramcar. First of ail, he said, there was the greater safety on the part of the public in using motorbuses a- against street cars The street car placed its passenger in the middle of the road, .md the passenger had to dodge traffic of every elescription, wherr-as the motor-bus placed the passenger on the sidewalk. The motor-bus also possessed tho great advantage in sloppy weather of landing the passenger on the footpath instead of in tho middle of the road. On holiday sions when the traffic had to be diverted, tho motor-bus could look after tho transit of that traffic by be : ng flexible and able to be used in other place's. Motor-bus traffic required good roarls. and once these were laid down on proper lines the advantages accruing to motor-hu«. services were marked, as compared with street cars.

Up to vosterdny. eight cases of infantile paralysis had been reported to the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.

Mr B. Seth-Smith. of Fendalton. may bo a Government candidate for Riccarton at the coming election. A requisition is now being signed asking Mr to stand.

A civil sittings of tho Supremo Court will be held to-day, at 11 a.m.. when his Honour Mr Justice Denniston will tako tho caso Poter Williams v. Benjamin Perry.

A sitting of the Assessment Court for the district of Lyttelton was to have been held yesterday, hut was adjourned to allow the attendance of Mr H. W. Bishop, judge.

Mr J. H. Estill, the Commercial Superintendent of the Port of London Authority, had an interview with his Excellency the Governor yesterday, oor.corning Mr Estill's mission to the Dominion.

Tho jury-list for tho Christchurch jury district has been made out. and can bo inspected at the Magistrate's Court. Objections to the list will '.o heard by Justices at the Magistrate's Court a*. II a.m. on April 3rd.

Meetings of creditors in the following estates havo been fixed as statod : — John Frederick Voght, builder, Christchurch. 13th inst., nt 11 a.m. ; and George Hessell Burt, baker, Christchurch. ISth inst., at 11 a.m.

The Bible sclwol conducted by the. Rev. J. J. North was hold last night. Ihe school hall was filled. The subject for the evening was "Christ and Ritual," from Matthew xy. The prospects of a successful session are very good.

So impressed were the delegates from tho Wost Coast Hospital Boards to the conference upon preventing tho spread of consumption with tho utility of establishing dispensaries as a means ol" discoveriii-: the existence of tubercular disease, that they yesterday morning visited Dr. Blaokmore at the dispensary, and wore given full information as to its methods of work and utility. It is more than likely that the first step taken by the smaller outside Boards in fighting consumption will be the establishment of dispensaries on lines adapted from the Christchurch institution.

In connexion with the rumour that the Government is establishing a prison camp in Waimarino, it is now definitely announced (says a Press Association message from Taihape) that the camp will bo situated four miles from thc Waimarino railway station. Accommodation will be provided for fourteen officers and men. but this will be increased as time goes on. The gang will he first employed in making a road from Waimarino to Tokaanu. redti__;::_: the distance over the present Waiouru route by over 14 miles. When this is completed their labour is to be used in forming roads and tracks about Mt. Ruapehu, and otherwise developing the Tongariro National Park.

At the meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board yesterday tho Harbour Improvement Committee recommended that tho life-boat service be offered to the Sumner Borough Council on tho same terms as those offered to the Royal Life-saving Society, namely:—"That tho life-boats at Sumner jetty and Bell's Baths bo handed over," in trust, to tho Sumner Borough Council, and that the Council be allowed the use of the present boatsheds while such boat-sheds are there, but that tho Beard should not guarantee to keep them in their present position, nor to maintain the life-boats or the boatsheds, nor to accept any responsibility in connexion with them in any way. That in the event of the Sumner* Borough Council abandoning the life-boats or failing to maintain them for tho purposes for which they were handed over by the Board, the life-boats and boatsheds shall revert to tho possession of the Board. The recommendation was adopted.

We understand from Mr Stewart Robinson, Boot Importer, Cashel street, that he intends reducing the price of boots and shoes, haying entered into a compact with a boot manufacturer at big advantageous teims. Hi.-- idea is to hand over th© goods practically from the maker to the consumer, thus doing away with middleman's profits. His price-cutting sale commences Friday, the 6th inst. Watch the papers for the new price list for Boots and Shoes. 2 Brain fag! No such thing for the man who drinks "Camp" Coffee. "Camp" stimulates the brain, increases mental activity, lend* imaginative force. For the brain-worker, "Camp" is a great boon. 39 A. J. White, Ltd., are offering em-, broidered and frilled pillow-slips at Is 3d each, with other bargains in their drapery department. 5 Walter J. Watson, T>.8.0 ; A., London, Expert Optician (near Kincaid's"). Accurate Sight-testing and Spectaclefitting. Repairs to Frames and broken Lenses matched. Charges moderate. 8 Nothing is utilised in manufacturing Thomson's Lemon Syrup which does not come up to the highest standard of purity. It is pure, wholesome syrup, far above the ordinary for quality. Makes hoalthful, refreshing drinks at smallest cost. All grocers. Ford and Mirams, agents. 8 Motor Accessories—Lycett Belts, i-inch, 13s; 4-inch, los: 1-inch, 17s 6d; Hutchinson Heavy Tyres, 37s 6d; Assorted spares kept, also best quality repairs, at J. H. Suckling and Co., Garage, 117 Worcester street. 6 If you want your electric light, lift, motor, bells, or telephones properly and promptly attended to, ring up Turnbull and Jonee, 421 and 3370. 1 When you go to the seaside or country, tako a bottle of Berry's Velvo, tho best preventative against sunburn, chapped hands, or soreness after shaving. Price, 16. John Berry, Colombo street. 1 Housewives who have not yet tried the Howard Dustloss Dusters aro missing something good. These are another clever American production, and although they have been closely imitated, there is no other that is just the same. They gather the dust and hold it until washed out with hot water and soap. The Agents, AshbBergh and Co., High street, will "be pleased to show you tho various styles. . 7 Your Eyes—A new discovery for removing Cataracts, Films, White Specks, etc. without operation. Send for particulars and testimonials, free. E. XV. Hall, Herbalist, 117 Armagh street. City. 2 When other Razors fail, you can be suro of satisfaction from tbe "A.8.C." Special. They are still shaving thousands of smiling faces. The price remain? at Os 6d. and our full guarantee hacks them every time- Ashbv. Bergh, and Co.. Ltd., High street. *6 Avoidance of harassing delay, saving of time, and the caretul handling of goods for Customs clearing, should be sufficient inducement foT placing your next shipment in the hands of J. M. Hey wood and Co., Ltd. 6 In these days of hurry and bustle there are hardly two peopje in ten without some ocular defect, which requires remedying. It jx of the utmost importance that all defects of vision should -o corrected by mnnns of properly ground lenses, and adjusted spectacles. Consult John R. Procter. Oculists' Optician, 200 High street, Christchurch. 7 Sewn In His Clothes. In a recent report of the London County Council on education, satisfaction is expressed at the improvement in the health and cleanliness of London school children, noticeable cf late years. One of the reforms is in the direction of wearing collars, with the result that -~.A*x. 07 per cent- of the boys wear

collar.-. Tho report say?: —"ons v«rj marked result of this regime has been tho almost total disappearance of tha system of sewing boys' clothes on. It was iurmeriy not uncommon to Snd a boy with his clothes sewn on, and many a la-. I have 1 had to cut free from his r.-rtiuiglemonts in order that- he might properly wash himself." '•Fortunes" in New Zealand. Tho following advertisement, which at first glance calls up a vision of we-iithv uncles and cousins dying into>tat_ in the colonies, appeared in a, London morning paper a few weeks ago; — NEW ZKALAXD.-LISTS OF PERSONS DECEASED in Now Zealand of who.. e-lat«fi aim.m.tration has been granted. *o the Pub he Trustee are open for .r-.rx.c_i_-at the Offices of the His*h Co____i_._oE_r, .3 Victoria street, London, S.W.

A -'Standard" representative, who investigated the matter, was niiormed by an official at the offices of the New Zealand Hi_jh Commissioner that they accepted no responsibility for the advertisement. It did not emanate from them nor from the Public Trustee. There were various enterprising firms in London who made it their business to advertise for missing heirs and legatees, and it was doubt less from one of these that the advertisement came. Wbv they went to tho trouble of inserting, and presumably paying for, this particular advertisement it was impossible to say. ns it did not appear, on the surface, what profit they "could d.rive from it. It was perfectly correct that tho estates of persons dying intestate in New Zealand came into the hands of the. Public Trustee from time to time, and particulars of these would be shown by the High Commissioner to any interested person. Tho High Commissioner had taken up the matter on two or throe occasions with one of the firms who specialise in "missing hoirs" _._.(_ 'fortunes going a-begging," but had never beon able to obtain a satisfactory explanation why they favoured New Zealand with this publicity.