GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15121, 10 November 1914, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

As the weeks go by the interest in the doings of the nations engaged m war suffers no diminution, but with it all the people who must stay at home keep their seasonable functions as far as possible, and here in New - Zealand the Agricultural Associations and the racing institutions ar© holding their annual meetings. On Saturday Canterbury's Carnival Week commenced, and two days before the Manawatu A. and P. Association held its Show at Palmerston North. The special photographers of the "Weekly Press obtained excellent pictures of the North Island's premier exhibition, and of the first day's racing at the Canterbury Jockey Club's New Zealand Cup Meeting. These have been engraved in the style of excellence for which the "Weekly Press" is renowned, and they assist in making up a very fino issue, which will bo on safe to-day. The pictures from the Manawatu Show , include the principal champions, and those from Iticoarton the contest for the New Zealand Cup and the splendid crowd that witnessed it. Our contemporary again has a wide and varied collection of illustrations from the seat of war. The London Scottish, the first Territorials to receive their baptism of fire, when they valiantly upheld the Army's traditions, are seen marching through London, and there are fine portraits of Admiral Lord Fisher, the new First Sea Lord, and General Botha, who is uiigaged in suppressing the South African rebellion engineered by Germany. There are a good many pictures from the German lines, and in these we get a sight of her enormous siege gun wnich played such havoc with the fortifications ;n Belgium, her Land=>turm on the way. to the front, her transportable searchlight ! for hunting air-scouts, and a section of her .army utilising a wood for cover before attacking a British position. The reverse comes in a vivid drawing of the British burning their enemy out of a wood in which they sought shelter. Very many more pictures are given, and then there is a page most interesting to every local individual, for it chows in a small measure the work that has to be accomplished to enable- a force to advance in a country of rivers. The scene depicted represents tho Cantorbury engineers constructing a pontoon bridge across tile Avon, making an oildrum raft, and a tarpaulin punt.

At Dxmedin on Sunday, Biahop Vordon laid the foundation stone ox the new Christian Brothers' School. The address was given by Archbishop O'Shea. The cost will bo about I'SOOO, and of this amount about £6000 is in hand or promised. All this money has been ra:s«d within t-h-o last twelve months. Sunday's collection amounted to about £400.

"What does the-Government propose to do in connexion with a war tax." was a question asked of the Prime Minister (the- 3U. Hon. W. F. Massey), at his Papakura meeting list night. In reply, lie said ho thought it would be most foolish to impose a war tax. The Government had arranged for a loan at a very favourable rate of interest. The war would cost New Zealand £2,ooo,ooo—probably more—aud if a war tax was imposed what would bo the effect? The industries of the 3>oniinion would stagnate, and thousands would Be thrown out of employment, because wages payments would bo interfered with. All who contributed to the taxes would pay towards the sinking fund and interest on the loan, to that no war tax would bo necessary.

We arc asked by his Lordship J3i*hop Grimes to state that in virtue of facilities from the Apostolic See. tho Catholics who attend the Agricultural Show ■on the People's I>ay irViday, November 13th) aro exempted from the obligation of •abstinence on that day.

Mr -J. W- H. S-L'OtUind, tlic aviator, has practically recovered from his recent illnrss, and theio is a probabiiity of his having auoxlior '.rial fliphr >.oon. Tho Candron biplane has bo» n r<en.'"tnd by Messrs Mann and Turner, and will bo itiown at Sliow.

i In connexion with tho Meet- • iiig at Addinpton i-'-day, a special >erj vice of traniri will be run from Cathoj dral square a , sliori- miorval-. <-oiji- ! nioncina at lrt.HO a.r.i. Far<n; on spo:-:al I cars, 'i:l sinyjlo. -'d return : < - hiidren I under l'J \o:;rs of a.i;e 'Ad each w.iy on 1 r] ; ,» special cans. C'hii) niombers' jiiisji-s i ami (x>H.crs.si<i:i cards ""ill not b'.» av:->4----j a'i!o oil tho .special car-. _...■'' At about c<ll Sunday nirtniins v lire broke •'" tiie tents ' oiViipie;! IV ihi. , - m-.Ti i:i r.iinp ;;t l?;iti tory ])o;nt. l.yuc!t"U.. The [wlio was iiileep, vas awnkene-.i and o>j caped. jl.-i'.i it ii3l been Mir tho promptitude of tho fire pic-ke: 111 turning on., :» se:-o:i'.l x>~nl would have >>een bur.nod. Tli' l oiubrvak df-stroysHl shim" equipni'.Tit. in addition to tho tout itself.

Tho Dunediu "Si-ar" states ihatowiui: to the extra demand, for-steam coal for trie Navy s\fld transports, the New Zealand -Government hav> foiui'l ii iieppssary to draw upon Newcastle/ supplies in ordor to mako tin .their requirements. A Dniiedin ajipncy (tho proprietor of tho AVarnuui co/liery) has scoured a <:nn-tra-.'t. for the,; supply of MC) tons «~>f Aberdare c:aj /to the Nnw Zealand railways bc-iore rthf> (,'K-i of the year.

A ■vvouiaiy who -went on board tho Wiinnura at LvttflUm last r.isrlit to bid yooil-b.To if> a i'riond, failed to notice the signals siven or the vessel's departure, her attention not being drawn to Lho matter until the- wh:irf had been elerred. Naturally she was imicli concerned at the prospects of making an unexpected trip to Dunodin. and was relieved to find that «• boat, was to Ih> lowered to put her ashore. She was landed on the outside of tho moles, the incident causing the steamer a delay of about twenty minutes.

The question of the proposed new railway yards and station at Lytteltou was touched upon at last night's meeting of the Lyttelton Borough Council. It was supßiVited that, as the scheme would include tho site iigw occupied by certain .urain and wool stores in the vicinity of Officers' point, held on lease, from the municipal authorities, and as the prison was shortly to be transferred to another part of the province, an endeavour should Iμ? rnado to effect nn exchange of tho two sites. It was decided to brinpr tho matter under tho notice of tho Government.

The approximate tramway traffic- returns for Saturday last (Mew Zealand Cup Dny) indicate- a slight filing off as compared with Cup Day last November, but tho traffic returns for the Saturday and Sunday this year are about the same as for the corresponding days last year. Thf> Clip Day receipts this year totalled £1043. as compared with £1080 in 1913. and last Sunday's receipts totalled £349. as compared with £309 last year. Cup Day and tho following day's receipts this'year amounted to £1392, as compared with £1389 iti 1913.

Tho secretary of tho Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has received a

letter from tho Manchester Association of Importers and Exporters enclosing a resolution as follows: —"The Association, representing all classes of the mercantile and manufacturing community of this district, hereby give expression to their feelings of gratitude for, and admiration of, the spirit of loyalty and devotem .to the British ' Empire shown at- this crisis by the Kings overseas D'oriiinions and possessions, in offering tho services of their troops, and by giving valuable assistance in other ways. Tho Tinited services of the soldiers of his tho King assembled from all parts of the Empire to takepart .in this great war will further strengthen- the ties and interests which already bind together the various sections of the Empire in one united whole." I

For permanently removing superfluous hair by electrolysis Mrs Rolleston holds the highest diploma, and medical reference, having qualified in London, Paris, and Boston, U.S.A. Treatments from ss. Cathedral square. ' i>

Messrs Beath ,and Co. announce that their premises will be closed all day on Friday (Show Dny), and will bo open until 9 p.m. on Saturday. 6"

Madamo Prendergast is now showing a largo consignment of Paris models, some of them the original Cheriut, Dricoll, Callot models; also a large selection of the latest French millinery. Rooms, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square.

D.I.C. —The management of the D.i.C. request us to announce that their establishment will be closed all day on Friday (Peoples Show Day), anxi open for business all day on Saturday till 9 p.m. <J By the last mail, Messrs .T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd., have received from their London and Continental re-

preventatives a very fine collection of photographs illustrative of stirring scenes at tho seat of war. Tho collection is very large, and vividly depicts incidents of tho campaign on both iiides. They will be supplemented every mail, and may h& viewed daily in 'Messrs Armstrong's fine show windows at both Colombo and High streets. 6

Is your vision in any way defective? Does the strong light hurt your eyes? If so. call in when next you arc passing, and we will test your eyesight, and supply you with appropriate glasses at extremely moderate prices. John It. Procter, Consulting Optician, 200 street, Christchurch. Repairs to spectacles at short notice. 6

Messrs W. Strango and Co.. Ltd. announce that their establishment will be open until 0 p.m. Thursday night of 'this week, and will be closed all dayFriday (People's .Show Day), and closed from 1 p.m. Saturday as usual. G

"Torie" (curved) lenses are made on scientific principles, giving absolutely perfect sight, in whatever direction the eyes are turned. Walter J. Watson, Optical Specialist, Colombo street (near Kincaid'&h -will be pleased to explain tho merits of these new glasses. (J

Send your photo to your friends in tho Old Country—just, tho right time. Tho right place is Steffano Webb's, Peterson's Buildings, High street, Christchurch. Telephone 1959. 3

A great saving in time, worry and expense will bo effected by placing your Customs clearing work in the hands of J. M. Hey wood and Co., Ltd. Importers m-iy rely upon careful attention and prompt delivery. 7

Ladies' Handhacs.—A shipment of tho latest styles in those goods has just reached us e:c Tainui. Correct in shape and si:-:c\ and well assorted, in all fashionable colours. We advise an early visit, thero wil] be .1 run on these goods for Carnival Week. Ashby, Bergh, Ltd., High street. '{

Iron in Comfort.—Which means, get a Hotpoint Electric Iron. Running cost, one penny per hour. 20s each. Guaranteed 10 years. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd. 5

A Good Race Glass should bo part priced article to the. most powerful prismatic. Aahby, Bergh, Ltd., High street. •>

Under the existing Pure Foods Will. Thomson and Co. are tbo only firm allowed by the Government .to use ihc words, "pure," "natural/ , "fruit/" or •genuine on their cordial labels. Ri-pd your labels. All grocers. Ford and Miranis. Sole Canterbury. Agente. 6

Ladies are invited to inspect a very choice' selection of bags, in latest fashionable shape* and leathers, epeciallv suitable for' Carnival Week. Lewis and Anderson, 112 Cashc! street. 6