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Evening Post, Volume LXXIV, Issue 27, 31 July 1907, Page 6

The far-reaching influence of tho San Francisco and Valparaiso earthquakes last year is illustrated in the Survey Report, recently tabhd in tho House, by two photographic reproductions Iron* the Magnetic Observatory at Christchurch. Tho seiexnes^rriph, whii'h records till earth tremors however flight* consists of a long delicately balancoql lever envying at ono end a small oleotrie lamp, the movements of which ara photographed on a revolving bromide tilm When tho terrestrial crust ift at rost tho reco/d iv a horizontal line, which in cases of disturbance; is brolwa into vertical zigr.Eigs. The effect of th« Valparaiso earthfiu^kc on 19th Augusc, 1900, is evon rr.oro markod than that of the moro famou3 shake which on 18th April reduced San Francisco to ruins. "Our belief i» tne nov; education must bo tempered by a lecognition of ii,s dangers," said Mr. Fleming to tho studentg of tho Training , College last night. "Woodwork, cookery, and nature study are attracting so much attention that w# aro in danger of forgetting our mothei tongue. Professor Sadler, one of the gro'atest authorities on education alive, discourages the premature attainment of scientific knowledge. The teaching of scienco fhould oa a traimug in the habit of accurate observation, in the power of of investigating the relationship botweoa cause and effect. His remarks apply to literature as much v.5 to liatu^o s'-udy. Not an accumulation of facts, but an understanding of the inner meaning U required. Children 100 often leave tht primary school without a love of their mother tongue.' 1 The recently comnlsted protective works at Gear Island, In tho Hutt river, have been already tubjected to sever* tests which they have Etood well, without sustaining any damage. In fact aa officer of th:> boird informed a representative of tbs Post that the whol© of tho protected river banks, extrnding from noar the mouth of the river to Taita., have not suffered by oronon. ljj contrast to this satisfactory state of af. fairs in the area under the "board's jurisdiction, stands out tho fate of properties higher 4Tp. Acrco and acres of rich land at Balmont and Hayward* have been washed away, simply liecaus* of tho lack of adequate protection. Sinai tho erection of the banks in the boavd'n district tho river hpa shown a distinct tendency to deepen its channel. The only nominations for the seat on tha Education Board, vacated by thu Iky. W. A. Evpiis are those of J. G. W, Aitkon and J. Ferguson. Tho election has besn feed for the 19ti August. It U reported that some of thu .Trait agents have been in communication with tho tJnion Steam Ship Company in rcjjnrd U> the pillaging oi fruit of the Iclands and Australian shipment,;. Tha Union Company, So far, has be«n unabh- to givt jelief to the comigness. This is a serious matter to tho agento, especially when high prices are ruling. Some two years ago the Federal Governmont p.-.i>sed a law, and put a clause ia the Australian Shipping notes to protect sbipp^rs and growers fioai thess pillages to tfii following effect: — "Provided that nothing heroin contained shall relieve the company from liability for lo6s or damage arising from harmful or improper condition of the ship's hold, or any other part of tho ship in whioh goods arc carried, or from negligence, fault or failuio in the proper loading, stowage, custody, care, or delivery of tho goods, or shall kitson, weakon, or avoid any obligations of the compaiy to exercise duo diligence," etc. The shipping companies 'eont-nd that this clatMja doe 3 not cover ,-<ny liability for pillag"e. According to tho Dunsdm Star, "tha consignees do not feel inclined to 'fight the companies without tho permission of th*.' chippjrs, and have referred tha matter to tho various growers in Au»> ttalia and Tasmania for action to be taken there. Shippers sympathise to a ceituin extent with the shipping companies, a* the lattor have been very careful and diligent an detecting any broaching of cargo, and whenever detected have brought tho culprits .before tho courts. But still, ac tha (.shippers, on th 9 other hand, have to bear tbo -brunt of tho trouble, th«y aic anything but satisfied with the state of matters. Some time was spent yesterday by Ihe Agricultural Conference in considering a number of remits from variout part 3of lh«» colony concerning the iuspsction. registration, and importation of stallions. There was much reference to "roars,'" curbs, sphnts, spavins, shiveringft, and other defects which horses are either heirs to or have developed. Prominent racing men quoted famous horses, such as Multiform and Traducer, ac animals which had f-c-called defects, and yet had cired good stock. Appealed to, Mr. J. A. Gilruth (Chief Government Veterinarian) said he could not see that thoroughbreds represented the highest typa of hoise-flesh. Tb» raceiiorse only ran at intervals and ovur limited distances. What was needed was to provide good breeding for the animals that were .wanted for everyday use. Mr. G. Wheeler said the cound hack and draught horse were what was required. Ultimately, the conforence resolved — "That the Agricultural Department be urged to open registers in ths more important, centres of tho colony in which entire draught horses may be registered, after having been extmiliod by a Government veterinary surgeon, and found to be free from hereditary disease, on payment of a reasonable fee, and that a certificate of soundness be issued to the owners of such animals." In the concert room of the Town Hall yesterday aftomoon a reception was tendered to Mies Spsncor, world's secretary of tho Young Women's Christian Association, by the Mayor (Hon. T. Hislop) and by Mrs. M'Lean' fof the Wellington branch of tho Y.W.C.A. Misa Spencer made v brief vtp\y, thanking all present fcr the kindly welcome and urg. ing upon all tho importance of the work which way, fho ««ud, a national assot, for, as tne noalth and condition "of the young women were so the nation would be. As the mayor had another engagement to fulfil the chair wee taken by Mr. H. N. Holmes, who ako said a lew words of welcome. During the afternoon several mnslcal itema were rendered and Mis 3 Cooper gave a recitation. This evening a public meeting will be held in tho Town Hall in connection with Mia> Spsnccr's visit when His Excellency the Governor will prebidc. The Hon. G. Fowlds .and Ihe Hon. C. M. Luke, and Mr. H. N. Holmes will givo shor* addresses aad Mis> Spsiicsr will givt. a description of V W.C.A. work gomrn','y. An echo of ths wre^k of the Woollahra reached the Benevolent Trustees yesterday afternoon. Tho se:i-3tary reportd. that one of the survivors — "a very deserving mail" — had secured a. berth oa another ship, but he hud nothing to put in his kit. Application wns made to th« speaker for blankets, and he granted % pair. His action was approved. The Wellington Benevolent '''rustces met yesterday, with the Rev. W. A. Evans in the chair. The other members present Mere Mrs. Darvall, Messrs. (J. London, H. Cook. It was reported tbat thero w*rc 101 'inmates (74 male, ?7 female) of the Ohiro Home, The public examinations in the Bankruptcy Court of W. G, Tustin .-.ml >\ Stevens, which were postponed Irom 23rd July, have been iixea for this day wcei 7th August. A special bargain at the Reorganisation Sale— smart cluck costumes for girls of 5 to 12 years of age, worth 14s 6d to 17s 6d, clearing at 9s lid each. Kirkcaldie and Stains, Limited.— Advt.