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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9940, 11 December 1900, Page 4

China war news and general cables and telegraphic appear on page two, Transvaul war intelligence on page three, serial on pa<*e six, and articles on Marconi's wireless telegraphy and homing pigeons on page seven. At a meeting of the executive of the Friendly Sucieues' Di3pensary last night a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Borrows fur his past services as manager ot the dispensary. Mr Borrows will be succeeded by Air G. YV. Htan, of Christchurch. The pigeon race from Dannevirke, which proved a failure on Saturday lust owing to the very unfavorable weather, will be r-flown to-iiiOrrow. Competing birds must bo at the railway station by 7.30 a.m. In the opinion of the Premier, as reported by the West Coast papers, the West Coast has made Canterbury, Nelson, and Wellington. This was his answer to the suggestion that the Coast had received more than its fair share of public moneys. A Home paper states that Mr Chamberla>n's election only cost him £62 16s. The conferenoe and demonstration of the IST.Z. United Fire Brigade's Association at Christchurch, originally fixed for January, have been postponed till February 25th and the four followiug days. The Mariposa, with the incoming SanFrancisco mail, is due at Auckland tomorrow. According to present, arrangements she leaves Sydney on the return on the 22nd inst, for Auckland, proceeding on to Apia, Honolulu, and San Francisco on the 26th. A very useful and acceptable present for 'Xrnas is a nice Dress. Kirkcaldie and Smius, Limited, are prepared with a magnificent stock of these goods, which may be had from 12s to 12gns each. Handsome Black Faille Envieta Drass for F ; waiv vi.v. , r*ntee<.l.--.$DYr. i

Regarding the cable message published in the Telegraph of Wednesday last as to a ship being sighted cm fire in midocean by a vessel bound fw>m Npu- York to Melbourne on October Bth last, it is surmised that the burning ship was tie Roby, bound from Liverpool to Valparaiso, which sailed from the English on August 14th. A cable message, dated Monte Video, October 24th, has been received from Captain Jones, of the Roby, by the Leyland Snipping Company, of Liverpool, as follows : —" Ship is completely gutted by fire. Abandoned off Monte Video. One boat's crew picked up. Nothing known of the rest. Master, mate, and 11 seamen saved." The Roby, formerly the Jubilee, was built at Southampton in 1887, with a registered tonnage of 2118. She was owned by the JLeyland Shipping Company (Limited). The main school sport 3 on the Recreation Ground to-morrow afternoon promise to be of a very interesting nature, and should be largely attended by parents and friends. An" exceptionally attractive feature will be a military display by the school cadets. Three companies will go through their customary manoeuvre of saluting the flag, and sections under their respective sergeants will compete for several valuable prizes that have been offered. A calisthenic display will be given by the girls and the programme includes a variety of events which will afford the keenest enjoyment to young and old. The German community in Sydney, it is 3tated, contemplate an expenditure of £500 in the erection of a triumphal arch in connection with the Commonwealth, celebrations, and the Norddeutseher Lloyd Shipping Company propose to spend £2000 in decorating their premises in Bridge street and their three steamers which will be in port. The half-yearly meeting of the Albion Lodge of Druids was held at Stuart's Hall, Spit, last night, when tbe following officers were installed by D.P. Bro. Cooper assisted by P.D.P. Bro. C. Head: —J.P.A., Bro. A. W. Pearce; A.D., Bro. D. Rouse; V.A., Bro. A. J. Thayer; secretary, Bro. H. "¥arrall (re-elected) ; treasurer, Bro. H. Cooper (re-elected) j J.G,, Bro. C. Dine; A.D. Bards, Bros. C. Leadbetter and G. W. Fannin ; V.A. Bards, Bros. T. Tyne and G. Yarrall ; 0.G., Bro. F. Yarrall; auditors, Bros. G. Graves (re-elected) and G-. H. Bickerstaff. The retiring officers were accorded a vote of thanks for past services. A balance - sheet, showing the society's finances to be in a highly satisfactory state, was adopted, and other businesshaving been transacted the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony. Under date October 23rd a Canton telegram states that a passenger boat, carr> ing about 100 persons, was attacked by pirates 10 miles below Canton. The robbers boarded the boat and robbed the passengers, one of whom lost 1000 dollars and several others 200 or 300 dollars each. The pirates then escaped with their booty. The people of Canton predict a great increase of robbery and piracy as the year advances. Lovers of music will note with pleasure that the Corrick Family of vocalists, instrumentalists, bellringers, and national dancers, who have earned a high reputation throughout New Zealand for their superior entertainments, will commence a short season at the Theatre Royal on Monday evening next. The Auckland Herald s-aid of their performance in that city on September 18th : " There was a record audience at the Opera House lasc night, when the Corrick Family gave another of their delightful entertainments. The enthusiasm of the audience knew no bounds, hardly an item of the programme passing without decided and unmistakeable results." Some time ago Mr H. Holforo , , one of the telegraphists at the Gisborne office, decided to try his fortunes in South Africa, and the result was so successful — he secured a lucrative position on the Biera line —that two others of the Gisborne telegraph staff, Messrs F. Holford and A. Cox, have also sent in their resignations from the New Zealand service, and intend to leave within the couree of a month for Africa.— P,B. Henlcf. The annual singing competition of the chorister boys of the Napier Cathedral was held last night, the prize winnersbeing : —Senior division : John Hartley first, Arthur Schierning second. Junior division : William Freeman first, Charles Robinson (second. Book prizes are awarded to John Hartley, Arthur Schierninsf, Alfred Fenton, Bernard and Ernest Dinwiddie, George Norman, William Dine, and Arthur Robinson for regular attendance at services and practices held during the year, and good conduct prizes were won by Arthur Schierning and Alfred Fenton. The boys will bo entertained at tea in St- John's schoolroom to-night, after which the prizes will be distributf d. The volunteer camp presented a busy appearance last evening, when advantnge was taken of the fine weather to exe:eie the corps in various movements, the siaff at the parade being represented by Major Chicken, Lieut''2)ant Hudson (aciing Adjutant). Sergeant-Major Finn, Sergeant-Major Hughrs, and Bug'erSergtaut Slater. The offifcer in charge today was Lieut. Riugland, of the Guards. The corps will complete their week'a training on Thursday morning when iluy will break-up camp. It has been decided to hold the annual volley firing < of the two companies next week, the range being at the disposal of the Guards ' on Monday morning for that purpo>e and the Rifles firing on Tuesday morning. A special attraction at a performance of Wirth's circus at Lauuceston Mas the entrance of a local barmaid into the tiser's den. While Mons. Soukie kepi. the three beasts at bay the lady, standing calmly, was presented by Mr Philip Wirth with a necklace, in recognition of her pluck and as a souvenir of a unique event. The assemblage broke into vehement cheers wnen the lady returned to her seat. On Friday last the Hon. J. G. Ward and a party of Aucklsnders, visited the Colonial Ammunition Company's uorku at Mount Eden. Mr A. C. Whitney showed the Minister an i visitors the manufacture of the -303 cartridge in all its stages, also she manufacture of tools for placing in the machine for making the cartridge. All were most pleased with their inspection, and before leaving assembled in the manager's office, when the Hon. J. G. Ward proposed the toast of success and prosperity to the Colonial Ammunition Company's New Zealand industry, which was heartily responded to, thanks oeing expressed in a fewwords by Mr Whitney. The Minister stated that he was very pleased at the capabilities of the factory, and was surprised at the quantity of machinery required to make a -303 dfctridge. The Hon. J. G. Ward fired three shots from a .303J( rifle at the company's 100 yds range, and registered two bull's-eyes out of the three shots. The very latest for Ladies' Blouses in Tucked India Muslins, with lace insertious. These mny be had in all shades and at all prices from Kirkcaldie and Stains, Limited, who bold in addition Blouses ready made in the very newest fabrics and dcsipus. Tt>e usual bonus

A meeting of the More Men Fund Committee was held yesterday afternoon and attended by the Mayor (Mr G. ±1. Swan), Dr. Locking, and Messrs K. D. D. McLean, J. C. McVay, \V '. Kinross White, A. L. D. Fraser, M.H.R., and N Kettle. It was decided to authorise Mr Pilcher, of Capetown, to disburse portions of the £200 already sent him for the use of New Zeaianders generally instead of, as previously intended, among ■the members of the Hawke's Bay contingents only. The secretary (Captain Bower) was instructed to write to the Defence Department asking i( any scheme exists whereby relief or assistance can be afforded to officers or men, or those dependent on them, who have been incapacitated either by wounds or disease in South Africa, or the relatives of those who have been or may be killed during the war. It was also resolved to ask the Department if any assistance by way of pension is given or intended to be given by the Imperial or the New Zealand Government, and what amounts had been forwarded or contributed by the other similar committees in this colony. On the motion of Mr McLean, seconded by Mr Kettle the following resolution was carried : " That the grateful thanks of this committee be forwarded to Mr Pilcher for the valuable services he has rendered them, together with an expression of their appreciation of his attention to their wishes."

Superintendent Smith, of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, has received a letter from the officials of the Fi>e Brigade Conference at Paris, stating th*t the French decorations were being forwarded to himself and Superintendent Gilberd, the only other delegate from the colonies. Messrs Smith and Gilberd would have received the decoration at the same time stethe other chiefs of Fire Brigades in Paris, but for the fact that the officials were under the impression that New Zealand was a town in England.

Information was received in town last night of the death, on Sunday afternoon Isst, at Pahiatua, of Mr A. H. Ross, senr., late of Khyber Pass, Makaretu. The deceased gentleman was for a number of years chairman of the Otago Har bor Board and Mayor of Dunedin. He als> sat for several sessions in the House of Representatives, as member for Roslyn, gaining by his gentlemanly demeanor and shrewd judgment the respect of all parties. Deceased leaves a large number of relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Yesterday afternoon a number of the employes of Messrs Ross and Glendining assembled at the Criterion Hotel for the purpose of wishing Mr A. Roscoe (who has severed his connection with that : firm and left to-day by the Rakuia for London) ton toyoffe, and also to make him a presentation as a reminder of the pleasant relationship between himself and fellow-workmen during his connection with the firm. Mr W. Cato, on behalf of the staff, in making the presentation (a, Roslyn rug and other articles), referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Roscoe, and wished him every happiness and success in the future, Ksa recipient suitably responded. As showing the high esteem in which Mr Roscoe is held by those with whom he has come into contact—especially in the •field of aport—the Napier Guards and Union Rowing Club, of which he was a prominent member, have signified their intention of forwarding him suitable recognitions of his services, the short notice of hie departure preventing the presentations being made before he left. On at rival in London Mr Roscoe will -enter a leading warehouse there.

A case of gtoss cruelty to children was dealt with at Parramatta (N.S.W.) recently, when John and Biidget Coilins were charged with ill-using three State children. Mrs Collins admitted that she had put coal from a fire on the youngest child's hand to keep him from pulling up plants in the garden, while the others were beaten for not learning the Catechism. Medical evidence proved that the punishment, if it were such, was excessive. The first metacarpal bone of the right hand of one of the children was fractured. Penalties totalling £23 were impo c 1.

A peculiar accident happened to Mr Patterson, blacksmith, of Levuka, Fiji, on the receut trip of the Ovalau to Aucklanvcb Mr Patterson sat down in a canvas deck chair one day and the bar slippd, so that the occupant fell back'■wards. In doing so he put his hand behind him to save himself. His hand was jammed between the bar and the leg of the chair and severely crushed. When his wounds were dressed Mr Patterson sat down on another chair, which immediately collapsed, and he was only saved from another fall by a byiStander. On reaching town it was found ■necessary to amputate one of the fingers .of the injured hand, and Mr Patterson is .now claiming compensation from the Union Company on the ground that the chair was unfit for use.

We hear, on what may be regarded a> reliable authority (says the JFairaropa ■Star), that the next session of Parliament will be one of the stormiest in the history >of the present Government. It is not unlikely that a number of the strongest supporters of the Premier will join • lie ranks of the " Boxers," and that an effort will be made to form a new Liberal party.

An interesting story concerning the value of pigeons as messengers in time of war was told by Captain Limpus and ■Cacti/Lain Percy Scott, C.8., in a lecture they gave at Hong Kong on the naval gujix used at the relief of Lady smith. Sir George White photographed a pl*n of the Boer position for Sir Redvers Uuller It was, however, too heavy for one pigeon to carry, "So it was cut in four, each piece entrusted to a bird. I presume all four birds were flown together : at any rate, they arrived at my office in Durban with only twenty-five minutes between the first and the last. The distance was about a hundred and seventy odd inile-."

A requisition for necessary oil and cleaning gear for the guns, free of charge, was made to the Defence Department i* few weeks ago by the H. Battery, Nelsion. The material was sent; also a notification that the corps will have est of sucli deducted from the currertt year's capitation. This is truly encouragement to volunteer* (says the Coloni I) especially when a Battery is responsible for the upkeep oi several thousands of pounds worth o) Government properly (consisting of gurjs. harness, etc.), and as this Battery is receiving the sum of £5 only a year to pa\ expenses, such as labor, claming gear, etc.

A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE.—It ope&ks for Cough Remedy when druggists use itin.theii ■own families in preference to any other "I have sold UhamuerMn's Cough Remedy for the past five years with comto myself ami custom _£ rg :» yays Druggist J. Goldsmith, Vai. Etten .K-Y. " I have always used it ir my own family both for ordinary coug' s and colds and for the cough folio wine la crippe. and find it very efficacious. For sale by Wflsman and White, The Pharmacy, Napier.

White, Ta.n, aiid Black Boots and Shoe* button, lace, and strap, for 'Xmat holidays Prices right. Pattskson & Co, Emersou buioci/.