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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 59, 7 September 1914, Page 6

The Prime Minister returned to Wellington from Christchurch yesterday,. Mr. A. J. S. Thomson, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Otaki, who has been very ill, is reported to-day to be much better. The Labour Department, estimates fch'at_ there are 300 men. out of work in Christchurch. There are 100 regular callers at the office. The period during Nvhich bank notes are to be regarded as legal tender haß been extended from 6th September until 7th October next (inclusive). The prices of wheat, flour, and bread are now being considered by the Food Prices Commission, which has been sit' ting in Wellington for some days. A partial eclipse of the moon "was visible in Wellington at about one o'clock ou Saturday morning. The first contact took place at 10.32 p.m. on Friday, and the shadow passed off at 4.18 o'clock on Saturday morning. The following are thp vital statistics for the Christchurch Registration Dis» trict for the month of August, 1914, the figures for the corresponding period lasfc year being given in parentheses !'— Births, 171 (159) 5 deaths, 97 (90) 5 marriage notices, 77 (63) ; marriages in of* fice, 23 (11). * Early yesterday morning the death took place suddenly of the 3i'monthß-old son of Mr. Cecil Larsen, of Priest's* avenue, Petone. It appears that the mother gave the child a drink at about 7 o'clock, and at 8.30 she discovered that he t was dead. An inquest is being held this afternoon. A party of sportsmen numbering teu guns recently shot ninefcy>six hares in the Lowcliffe district (says a Christ church paper). It is estimated that since tne beginning of the shooting season between 10,000 a,nd 13,000 hares have been sent from Ashburtou and surrounding districts. One party claims to have forwarded 1100 hares. A rather peculiar demand was made of the Union Company's training steamer Aparima when the Vessel was at Singapore recently. The authorities at that port were in need of a wireless plant, and in consequence the Aparima was relieved of her apparatus. This was dismantled, taken ashore, and erected on a suitable site, while the services of the vessel's operator were also requisitioned. With the object of helping the funds of the -West Maitland miners., who are demanding the abolition of the afternoon shift, the local branch of the Social Democratic Party held a meeting in Everybody's Theatre last evening. Mr. J. GlOvei' presided over an attendance of between 800 and 900 people. The speakers were Messrs. Hudson (delegate of the West Maitland miners), P. C. Webb, M.P., and R. Semple. A collection was taken in aid of the funds and an amount of over £20 was contributed. The meeting carried a resolution endorsing the attitude adopted by the miners. Prior to the lecture by Dr. Davenport on Eugenics in the Town Hall last evehing. _ Professor Chilton, the President of the New Zealand Institute, •.■resented the Hutton and Hector Memorial Medals, which are awarded for research in science in New Zealand. The Hutton Medal was presented to Dr. Leonard Cockayne. F.E.S., the wellknown New Zealand botanist, and the Hector Medal to Mr. Elsdon Best, whose work in recovering valuable memorials of the Maori race is 1 equally well known. Professor Chilton praised the work of both gentlemen, who made brief appropriate speeches in replj. A church parade of Boy Scouts was held at St. Peter's. Willis-street, yesteiday afternoon, the troops represented being Roseneath, Kelburne, Mornington. and St. Thomas's, Newtowfc. With colours flying and to the accompaniment of drums, the lads marched from the Baßin Reserve via Courtenay place and Manners-street to St. Peter's. Archdeacon Harper, one of the Scout chaplains, conducted the service, taking as his text "Love your enemies. In his address he explained in a simple way how, although it is our dtitv to fight our enemies, wo must not forget our brotherhood and imust succour them when vanquished. . For some time past residents of Petone have been curious to know something of the Government's intentions in regard to the erection of workers' homes in the suburban town. It is the intention of the local council to deputationise the Prime Minister on the subject, but so far a date has not been arranged for the interview. Meanwhile the council is proceeding with the extension of Wil-liam-street, which will open up a large area of land in the Wilford Settlement. This work, with the exception of the tarring of the footpaths, should be completed in about a fortnight's time. It 13 understood the Department intends erecting three workers homes on the Heretaunga Settlement before the end of the year. The Defence Department has asked us to notify the public of the correct manner of addressing correspondence to members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces after they have left New Zealand. Experience in the past "has shown that an enormous amount of correspondence addressed to men on active service goes astray owing to the fact that it has been carelessly addressed. Relatives and friehds of the men of the Expeditionary Force should therefore take steps to familiarise themselves with the particulars which are shown in the following sample addresses :—(1): — (1) Sample address to a member of the Advance Detachment : "No. 234 Private John Henry Jones, A Coy sth (Wellington) Regiment, Advance Detachment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, care G.P.0., Wellington." In the case of letters for members of the^ Advance Detachment, ifc is very essential that the words "Advance Detachment" *are clearly shown. (2) Sampl* address' to a member of the Main Body : "No. 4321 Private Thomas Atkins, the Nelson Company, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, care G.P.0., Wellington." A performance in aid of the Patriotic Fund wa£ given in New town Park yesterday afternoon by Jupp's Band. A .collection realised £10. A charge of using obscene language on Saturday night last was preferred against George Henry Kells at a sitting of the Lower Hutt Police Court, before Messrs. Chapman and James, J.P.'a, this morning. Kells was convicted and discharged. Now the warmer weather is coming "Aertex" underwear is ideal 1 it absorbs perspiration readily. Trunks and drawers, each at 3s 6d, 4b 6d, 6s 6d. Geo. Fowlde, Ltd., Manners-fitreet.— Advt. Your time is too valuable to spend it doing Customs work. Pass the work over to us. We'll clear tho goods. You've no bother, and save time. The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd./ 87-91, Customhouse-quay. — Advt. , The daily reports of the war are caus- ! ing considerable aiixiety among quite a large number of our people. Still, we hope for peace in a very short time, and then all will be looking on a brighter outlook. Till that time arrives, however, we advice everyohe to get the best values in their purchases possible. Wearables are among the most important things to' consider, and we have no hesitation whatever in advising our readers to purchase their clothing and general drapery from Mesere. i C. Smith, of Cuba-street. They are, giving the very bo6t value possible— their goods were bought, paid for, and »hipp«d befor« the trouble l*ff«n..~Advt.