GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16584, 25 July 1919, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Over £6000 has been collccted in aid of the Otago Returned Soldiers' Building Fund. It is stated that a number of recipients of tlio Order of the British Empire in Christchurch have not yet received tho insignia of the .Order. "That the importation of films of moving pictures and their distribution to managers bo nationalised and controlled by the Government," is a remit submitted by the Hastings Borough Council for the fourteenth conferenco of delegates of the New Zealand Municipal Associations. The Motueka "Star" is informed that Mr Guy Brittin, of Riwaka, has boen granted a sum of £100 for research work in connexion with fruit diseases in that district. This has been recommended by the New Zealand Instituto, tho experiments to bo confined to the Motueka district, special attention to be devoted to fungoid diseases. Environment fashions man, and to many people living in the vicinity of soruo industrial works the discordant sounds issuing therefrom become often, in course of time, rs sweet as music to them. Such a person was an eldorly lady giving evidence in a case at the Supreme Court yesterday, who stated that she would bo very sorry if she did not hear the mill at work, and it was not because her husband -was employed there, it was simply that she had become bo accustomed to hearing the noise that she would feel lost without it. Mr F. "Wilding, K.C., said he had often heard other people express similar sentiments. The statement recently cabled that Enver Pasha and Talaat Bev had been sentenced to death in their absence does not, in the opinion of Mr Justice Chapman mean much. His Honour is of opinion that they are probably stowed away in some neutral country, safe for "the "present. In any case, the sentonce is not so deadly as it looks. By Turkish law, as under most systems save our own, a criminal who does not appear on his trial may be condemned in absentia. This has reallv very little effect. Under that svstem there is a period of limitation for every crime, and if a man is not arrested within that period he cannot be tried Limitation for criminal prosecution is. save in a very few cases, unknown to English law. TVhen a man has !>een condemned in his absence under Turkish law his subsequent arrest annuls the'judgment so passed; its value is that it has the effect of stopping the running of limitation, and that is the roal reason why the Courts are asked to pronounce it.

A tree-planting ceremony in connexion with the peace celebrations is to take place at New Brighton to-morrow afternoon. The Telegraph. Department announces that the censorship on cable messages to tho Jnited States of America has been abolished. "A largo proportion of working men prefer to live near their works, regardless of other conditions," declared Mr G. T. Booth, at the Supreme Court yesterday. "Only a comparatively small proportion prefer to reside at a distance from town." A man named William Springins was arrested at Dunsandel yesterday morning on a charge of robbery from the till of Messrs Owers Bros.' store in tho township. The accused will appoar before the Magistrate this morning. Ho is aged about 35, and is said to have recently arrived from the North Island. Thero is at present (soys tho Kaitangata correspondent of the "Otago Daily Times"), an exceptionally keen demand for building sections at Port Molyneux, which is likoly to become one of the most popular sonside holiday resorts on tho East Coast of the South Island. Several enquiries for sections have recently been sent down from Christehurch, and other northern towns. A number of sections have > recently changed hands at figures not thought of a few years ago. The Mavor of Christchurch has received a letter from tho Lyttflton Borough Council, asking for the City Council's co-operation in' urgin~ tho Minister of Public Works (Sir William Eraser) to carry out his promise to complete the Lyttclton-Sumner road if local bodies contributed £2000 towards its cost. Tho letter added that men would be available soon, as tho Harbour Board's reclamatioa works will sot free a certain amount of labour. Tho letter will como before tho City Council on Monday. After Cr. J. W. Beanland had reported at yesterday's mooting of tho 11.M.5. New Zealand Visit Committee regarding the arrangements proposed to be made at the Colosseum for the functions to be hold thero, tho Mayor remarked that he could assure tho executive that these matters were in good hands. "There is nothing mors eloquent," ho added, "than the manner in which Cr. Beanland carried out the decorations in connexion, with the peace celebrations." "This is most unexpected," said Cr. Beanland; in acknowledging tho round of applauso which followed tho Mayor's remark, and the Mayor commented thatofttimes the unexpected things were the most pleasurable. In order as far as possiT/le to promote the aims and objects of tho Canterbury Progress League, particularly in the direction of making known in other countries the advantages offered by the provincial district for the_ establishment of new industries, it is proposed to enlist the services of leading men who purpose visiting tho British Isles and other countries on business or pleasure, by getting them, when willing to do so, to give lecturettes on Canterbury and its resources and opportunities. Mr P. R. Climie, tho League's organiser, informed a reporter yesterday that he is getting together a collection of photographs and lantorn slides for tho purpose of illustrating any lectures that may bo arranged for.

The Town Clerk (Mr H. R. Smith) has written as follows to the general manager of the tramways (Mr Frank Thompson):—"l have the honour, by direction' of his Worship the Mayor, to inform you that ho highly appreciates and admires the manner in which the tramway service was earned on during the Peace celebrations; Tho courteous behaviour ajid good temper di°nlaved "by vour sfaff on all occasions, with particular reference to the motormen and conductors, under verv strenuous conditions, was hoyond all prnico. arid the Mavor would be much obliged if you would bo good enoutrh to convoy bis thnrilta tn the whole of your running staff. Kindlv convey his pood wishes to all concerned in the ronnj»«wi»»nt, and accept tho same your good self."

At a recent meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Ashburton, Mr J. B. Borthwiek moved: "That the congregation approve of the principle of union with the Methodist and Congregational Churches, and trust that the General Assembly will be able to find a practical basis of union. Mr F. W. Walters moved as an amendment: "That the time is inopportune for entering into negotiations with other Churches with a view to organic union." It was resolved to take tho vote by means of voting papers. At the annual meeting of the congregation, held on Wednesday night., the chairman (the Rev. G. Miller) announced that <57 liad voted in favour of tho motion and 98 for the amendment. The result was received with applause bv the greater portion of thoso present tho minister casually remarking, "It is easily seen that Presbyterian blood runs strong."

In the course of tho annual Cawthron lecturo at Nelson on Wednesday night, Dr. Cockayne paid a glowing tribute to the Nelson scientists. He referred to the work" done long ago by Sir David Monro, Mr W. T. L. Travers, and Mr Sinclair (who was drowned whilo conducting research work in the Rangitata River;. Coming to the present time, he described Miss Winifred Betts as the most brilliant woman scientist in New Zealand, while Sir Ernest Rutherford (an old Nelson College boy) ranked with Sir Isaac Newton. The Rev. Dr. Holloway, of Hokitika, who was one of the 10 leading botanists of the world, was also a Nelson boy. Dr. Cockayne spoke of the part Nelson ought to play in the botanical world, and, with tho assistance of tho tfawthron Institute, Nelson ought to bo facile prinreps in lwtanv, which was most important in the scienccs for the great farming community of New Zealand.

To call forth applause at a religious gathering on a Sunday in a Scottish community would probably have _ baen. considered almost an impossibility a few years ago (remarks the "Southland Times"). But the public mind has changed considerably of lato, and at Sunday's thanksgiving service in the Municipal Theatre hand clapping was indulged in more than once, always, it must be stated, when something of an exceptionally stirring nature' was said by the speakers. There was no doubt about the plaudits when the Rev. H. A. Sharp told of an experience in Auckland. "\Vhile speaking on the street he had been approached by a man, who asked him if his (tho speakor's) church was prepared to support a man who, rather than break the Sixth Commandment and be a murderer went to gaol for his convictions. "My reply was," declared Mr Sharp, "that we are prepared to support any man who wants to keep the Commandments and who refuses to be a murderer, but wo will not stavd by any man who refu=es to defend the weak against the murderer."

I Tho militarv authorities supply lis I with the following: Some time in 1917, ' Charles Philin Welch, of Kaiapoi, entered an Expeditionary Force reinforcement camp, being passed by the medical officers as fit. "At that time he complained of intestinal troubles, such as i indigestion, but there appeared to be | nothing seriously wrong with him. |He reported sick in camp on two ! occasions, but there was no indication of anything being wrong J with him. Ho then deserted and fled to tho back-blocks, whero the trouble he was suffering from was aggravated. He then went to his home, : where ho is at present suffering from a verv malignant disease and is dangerous'y ill. His sist. r made application on his 'behalf to have his name removed from tho defaulters' list., and the case was submitted to the Minister of Defence, who has given instructions as a special act of grace thaf Welch's name be remrved from the list. Tne M nister has done this under the power conferred upon him by Section 10 of the Mili--1 tary Sen-ice Act.

At the Magistrate's Court, at Timaru yesterday, Charles Newman was fined £20 for frequenting a public place for the purpose of betting. "A free lecture in French, on Tahiti, will be given in Room 15, Canterbury College, main building, to-night, at 8 o'clock, by M. Emil Marling, of Tahiti. The Eastern Extension Cable Company has received advice that it is expected that the Malta-Alexandria cable will be renaired within ten davs and that full traffic by this route will then be restored. "Addington was the most popular suburb in Christchurch fifty years ago," declared Mr G. T. Booth m tho Supreme Court yesterday' For workin'' men?" supplemented Mr F. ing, K.C. "Yes, for working men, said Mr Booth. To-morrow riaht. "Mona Vale," Fendolton, will be illuminated as it wo*ion the occasion of the Peace celebrations. There will be no charge for admission to the grourd, but a charge of Is to the consen-atories and fernery will be made in aid of tho St. Saviour's Orphanage. After two unsuccessful trials at Redcliffs yesterday, when engine trouble was experienced on each Gnint decided to defer the flight of his newly-constructed seaplnno until the engine was eat'sfartori.y tested. An expectant crrwd .gathered yestcrdav to witness the trial nig 1 A country correspondent writes: It is s"id "It's an ill wind that blows no one good," and tho recent disagr*;mentr over payment of tho bands 111 p 0 church enab'ed some nf tae countrydisfWs to obtain tho services of bands, and so the country celebrations had. as much "vim" in them as thoso of Christchurch. The Canterbury Justices of tho Peace Association announce that out of respcct to the memory of their late patron, the Hon. Sir John Denniston, they have postponed their prepesed members Victory social from Tuesday next until Wednesday, August 13th, at the sanio time and place. Wo understand that Mr H. J. Beadel, the nurchver of the homestead block of the la to Mr A. W. Rutherford jun 's Brookdale estate, and also tho Mt. Beevor estate, intends to offer these properties to the Government. They cornpriso som© 3COO q;?tcSj und nr© suitrable for subdivision, being ploughablo, and somo of the land is strong enouglu for dairying. Tho Wellington Hospital Board decided yesterday to empower the chairman and secretary to arrange for an overdraft at the bank up to £10,000, to meet expenditure in connexion with tho epidomic, to pay levies, and to enable ' the Board to meet liabilities on account •of widows' ponsions incurred through i the epidemic. It was stated that the overdraft should not he required tor more than three or four months. "National Education" states that in advertising for an editor for the "New Zealand School Journal." at a salnry of £310. rising to £360, the Minister, or his responsible advisers, does not appear to have realised that- tho production of a journal of this character requires abil ty of a very rare and special kind, beyond that of "the average literary man or \Vnman. The hope is expressed that the Minister will not pursue his intention of publishing the "Journal" under conditions which "savour of Chinese cheap labour." Tho executive of tho New Zealand Educational Institute has written to the Minister of Education (the Hon. J. A. Hanan) with, referenco to the transfer expenses of school teachers .moving to and from the West Coast. The teaching profession differs from other pub.ic services in that expenses of moving are not paid by the Department, and the Institute states that w : thout in any way prejudicing the general question of tha transfer expens-s rf tcacn°rs, t' e soo-ia! circumstances of tho West Const transfers are entitled to special considfrat : on. In recent individual cases the expenses from the Ccast to Canterbury amounted to nearly £100. The editor, Mr A. J. Coombes. and contributors to the fourth number of "Thistledown," the journal of St. Andrew's College, Christchurch, are to he complimented_ on a bright and wellwritten publication; It should be a treasured memento of the term. There is a charming variety in "Original Contributions," in which section "Thoughts While on tho March," by H. S. 8., c"ntains some weighty reflections. . It is obvious that Form 111. selected a promising disciple of Mark Twain to compile its record, and proves that humour is not an unknown quantity in a Scots' college. A good deal of space is devoted to sports, and iniportant incidents of tfyo term are given due recognition. The full-page illustrations in the journal are a front view of the College, a photo of the unfurling rf St. Andrew's flag, n group from the Moderator's official v'sit, and the teams in the John McGlaslian cricket match. Uric acid is responsible for many ills that burden life. Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, etc. are among them. The rapid way in which Loasby's "Rheumatic Pebbles" relieve and cure all uric acid diseases is a source of gratification to everybody who takes them. Price — a bottle, all' chemists and stores. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). £ Philips' Military Soles. Ideal for golf, Men's Gs 6d, women's 4s 6d. At Hannah's Popular Shoe Store, Cashel street. Soldier Portraits of the typo yon will like —full of manliness and character — made by Steffano Webb, photographer, Petersen's Buildings, High street. W8234 Big prices have beon paid for men'f trench coats. By the last mail o( magnificent coats reached Armstrong's Ltd. These are accurate in style, supej cloth, interlined with oiled cambric and guaranteed waterproof. Priced 9s 6d. For all classes of raincoats ant overcoat's, it is wise to visit Armstrong's bafore buying. ] Vacuum Pumps for Milking Machines Prices low. w. Bassett and Co., 21 Manchester street. t Every husband who truly cares foi | his wife's comfort will not begrudge her tho trifle to purchase "No Rubbing 1 ' Laundry Help and "Golden Rule" Soar 1 —and so say all of us. Christchurcl: grocers. 015 i Men's tweed sac suits y special lin ings, and of excellent cut, a full rangi . of sizes, priced 555, at Armstrong'i . Store. ' I

"TRIUMPHS" AGAIN ON THE MARKET. During tho war period it has bee* impossible for the Triumph Company t< ship motor-cycles to New Zealand, ow ing to the tremendous demand for thesi famous machines for military purposes It is gratifying to bo able to announc< that shipments have now recommenced and that Messrs Adams, Ltd., have oi view in their High street windows < dozen of the very latest model "Tri umph." It is still more gratifying tlia the demand for the "Triumph" ha: suffered not at all by long absence fron the market, and the present shipmen is nearly all bespoken already. A2SI4-615<