TOWN AND COUNTRY

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 14310, 2 March 1907, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY

The following auctioneers’ advertisements will be found on page 15:—National Mortgage and Agency Company, Conway Matson and Sons, Tonics, Norton and Co., North Canterbury Cooperative Association, Victor Harris, Dalgety and Co., M’Kcuzic and Willis, H., B. Sorensen-, Ford and Hadfield, Guinness and Le Cren, H. Neavo and Go., and Gould, Beaumont and Co. ■

It is understood that in connection with the accidental death of xhe young girl Muriel Vera Mails an ac + ion is likely to be taken against the Tramway Board claiming £SOO damages. , Mr James Duncan (Terauka) made some splendid catches of trout recently in the Opihi. The first catch was 20 'fish, weighing 241 b; the next-was 39 fish, weighing 351 b, and the third of 40 fish, turning the scales at 551 b. The blessing and formal opening of the new. convent at llangiora by his Lordship Bishop Grimes ds to take place-.to-morrow morning. Mat's will be said at 11 a.m., and the Bishop will preach, the ceremony’being arranged to immediately follow his sermon. A special meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on "Thursday evening, to consider the advisableneas of procuring a £IOOO loan, for the purpose of asphalting the streets of the township. After a considerable amount of discussion it was resolved, to call a' public meeting of ratepayers; whom the whole question will- be fully gone into. The Primitive Methodists 5 of Ashburton held a bazaar in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday. During the afternoon good work was done at the various stalls, and in the evening a number of 'competitions- were got off, and a promenade concert enlivened the proceedings, ' The Temperance Band gave selections outside and rendered music for the evening’s concert. A meeting of the Christchurch Poultry Club was held at the rooms on Monday evening. Mr A. Gapes, the president, presided, and there'was a good attendance of members. The secretary of the South Island Association wrote agreeing to the dates, June 6, 7 and 8, for the club’s 1 annual show. The Hall Committee reported having secured _ the Colosseum. for the' show. Permission was received from the Colonial Secretary to hold an art union, and a committee was' appointed to carry it out. . The services in the Methodist churches of the city and suburbs, and in these throughout the ■ Canterbury province, will be conducted to-morrow by members attending the annual conference now being, held in Christchurch. In compliance with a long-es-tablished custom, the president will occupy the pulpit of the Conference Church, Durham Street, in the morning. In the afternoon there will be a meeting in the Durham Street Church of the Young Men’s and Women’s Bible Class Unions of the Methodist Church, the speakers being the Rev H. L. Blamires (organising secretary of . the Forward Movement) and Sister Olive, of the Dunedin Central Mission.

. A fashionable display that is causing a good deal of pleasureable excitement amongst womenfolk-is now being held, at the Farmers’ Co-op., and the store will be crowded to-day. It is one of the best, exhibitions of ■ new things to be seen in Canterbury, and women will bo able to gather valuable hints. 3592. Herb Extract to make 8 gallons of; Herb Beer 7d per bottle, brown sugar 2ilb. hops Is lb, corks Is and Is 3d per gross, IJd and 2d dozen; at Fletcher Bros., Direct Importers, Lower High Street. 1 Autumn and. Winter.. Dresses.— Xew and stylish, direct from the manufacturers. We have just -received_ many delightful ranges. They comprise ail that is most fashionable in ladies dress materials. One line of special attraction is a very fine Cheviot, with new .■ tweed effects, they are 54in wide._ Thu 'is a specialty that will have a big ruit for the season, and the prices are 3:j) lid and 4s 6d the yard. Ladies shonUi place their dressmaking orders early. Black. Beattie and Company. 1362

i _At the Dunedin Police Court yesterday, Thomas Goughian was committed for trial on a charge of forging a telegram, thereby obtaining £5 from a hotel-keeper. The Minister of Labour, the Hon J. A. Millar, was engaged yesterday morning in receiving deputations. Representatives of the Ironmasters’ Association waited on him, but the proceedings were of a private nature.

Complaint comes from Sydney of scarcity of deep-sea sailors, owing to wheat ships' having drawn largely, within a brief period, on the supply. There were forty-seven sailing vessels in port, tonnage 69,622, on February 20.

Replying to a protest by the Dunedin Christian Endeavour Union, with reference to work on the railways, Mr Hall-Jones said:, “I am much adverse , to Sunday work, and am giving instruc- ‘ tions which I trust will have the effect of reducing it to the lowest possible minimum.” '

At a meeting at Auckland of factory managers anu others interested in the butter industry, it was resolved to ask ,the Minister of Agriculture to appoint a number'of qualified milk inspectors with power to forbid the sale or purchase of milk unfit for dairy manufacturing purposes.

The first distribution of a bonus fo .Wellington motormen who have carriedout their duties'with care and consideration for the safety of the public was made yesterday. It was paid to forty-two out of some ninety men, and amounts to £1 7s 3d per man.. The bonus is to be distributed every sis months.

At Invercargill an effort is being made by a section of the drapers to revert to ten o'clock 7 closing. The Labour Department, in a letter to the Borough Council, states that it appears that the majority do not support the and until the Council is satisfied that such is the case they would not be justified in issuing a certificate, and no action will be taken. ■ The Revs W. Gittos, T. G. Hammond, Hone Hare (of Waikato) and N ehopapakakura, paid a visit to Te Araiteurn Pa on Thursday, and were welcomed by Te Uamairangi, Dr Buck, Tutaniho and others, in Maori fashion. Mr Gittcs, despite his fifty years of active mission work, spoke for nearly half an hour to the Maoris from John iii., verse 16.‘ The Maoris Were charmed with his excellent Maori speaking.

Following- upon the outcry against the erection of wooden buildings on the Auckland railway station adjoining valuable city property, the Auckland City Council has forwarded a protest, and urged the Government to erect new railway buildings. In the meantime,' the _ Minister of Public Works has given instructions for work to be suspended on the wooden structure, which is intended for the engineer’s office.

N At a meeting of tho Westport Chamber of Commerce, held on Thursday, it was decided to urge the Acting-Premier to continue the daily railway and coach service between the East and West Coasts, as its benefits extended to the northern parts of tho Coast. It also decided to request the Union Company to make the excursion tickets to Christchurch available for a longer stay at the Exhibition than the eight or ten days at present proposed. The borough engineer submitted a report to the Invercargill Borough Council on a water-supply for • Invercargill, to be drawn 1 from the Oreti River ; at Dipton, thirty-seven miloa vfrom. town. He estimated the cost of all works at about £IOO,OOO, giving a supply of 1,000,000 gallons every twenty-four hours. The present supply from the well is 300,000 gallons a day. Looking to the immediate future, the engineer recommends the Council to ascertain the dost of putting down a trial bdre of’looo or 1200 feet to obtain an artesian supply. The* cost would probably not exceed £IOOO or £I2OO, and, if successful, the boro would solve the problem of the supply for many years. As an alternative, he suggests a second well and drive at a cost of £SOO. ’ The report was referred to the Water Committee.

The London “ Daily Graphic ” vrints in facsimile a copy of a memorial brass recently erected in the Anglican Church, Odessa, in memory of live of the ship’s company, including the captain and a midshipman, or H.M.S. Tiger, who were killed by the enemy on May 12, 1854, or died subsequently of their wounds. The incident occurred In an early stage of the Crimean \Var. As stated on the tablet, the Tiger ran ashore in a thick fog in the early morning three miles south of Odessa, only a thousand feet from the abrupt edge of a tableland 130ft' above sea level, from which height she was raked by artillery" and infantry and set on fire. A local interest attaches' to the event, says the “’Post,” as Mr A. E. Rowden, of Central Kilbirnie, Wellington, was One of the midshipmen on board, and was taken prisoner. The tablet is made from brass recovered from the wreck by Lieutenant Charles Stewart Smith, British Consul-General At Odessa. ,

A peculiar business custpm connected “with the coal-dealing trade, arid ' an equally peculiar proceeding on the part at the Railway Department, was referred to by a deputation which waited 3n the Acting-Premier at Wellington Bn Wednesday, says the “Post.” Mr W. J. Guthi •ie, a Dunedin Coal merchant, said it was a common sight in Dunedin to see from 100 to 150 trucks of coal left standing at the coal siding for days at a time. The man with a cart or any sort of a vehicle could come along and get the supplies he required while the trucks were utilised in this way. while the legitimate coal dealer had to conduct his business on proper lines, and furnish himself with yards and plant. Mr Hall-Jones: To whom does this coal belong? Mr Guthrie: To the colliery proprietors. The Minister inquired if sales, were made off the trucks, and Mr Richardson said they were. 9he owners of the coal had men emJ toyed for the purpose. At times the ealers had very great difficulty in getting trucks. He reminded the Minister that the value of the rolling _ stock temporarily put out of commission in the way referred to was about £15,000. The Minister: Is deriiurrage not charged on the trucks? Mr Guthrie: So far as I am aware, no. This was the only reference made to the question, and the Minister did not revert to it in replying to the other representations made by the deputation.

Exactly two years ago to-day, Messrs Graham, Wilson and feniellio started their present business with a staff of only "eight. A year later the staff had increased to eighty, and now to-day, the second Anniversary Day. the number is 120. The giving of sterling value and the careful studying of customers’ requirements have been large factors in causing this splendid success. .The Proprietors, while thanking the public for the support extended to their efforts, assure them of a continuation of this real value-giving-policy, thus meriting continued success. A largo announcement, illustrating, by the use of diagrams,, the exact growth of this business will be found elsewhere in this issue. 52

Eye-fitrain.—Mr Emeet M. Sandfitoin. F.S.M.C., D.8.0.A. (London), Ophthalmic Optician, may be consulted on all caseo of defective eyesight remediable by glasses. Fees moderate. Consulting Kooms, Cashel Street W. (next Ballantync’s). Hours, 9.30 to 0, or bv appointment. Telephone 397. ‘ 1898

Parcels and packages are forwarded to any address by N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. Through rates and regular shipments to all points are features of the Company's system. X 3235

During February 27 patients were admitted to the Ashburton Hospital, while 22 were discharged, leaving 20 in the institution on February 28. Two patients died during the month. The tender of Mr B. Richardson” amount £668, has been accepted by the Geraldine Racing Club for the erection of a new grand stand at its Orari racecourse. Seating accommodation will be provided for 500 persons. At the Leeston Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Dr G-csset, and Mr W. Holley, Justices, the following judgments were given for plaintiffs by default:—S. Johnston v. John M’Conaghey, claim £2 16s 3d, same v. R. F. Campbell, £8 12s.

At a meeting of the Wellington Trades and Labour Council on Thursday night, the following resolution was passed—- “ That this Council reaffirms the policy of a White New Zealand, ai)d regrets to note the fact that certain hotelkeepers in Wellington aro making an attack’ on this policy by their determination to employ Chinese in preference to Europeans.” The following is a statement of the Customs duties collected at Lyttelton for the week ended yesterday:—Spirits £2230 12s sd, cigars, cigarettes and snuff £438 3s 4d, tobacco £931 7s, wine £221 14s 2d, beer £66 7s 4d, sugar, molasses and treacle £lls 8s lOd, weight £396 7s Id ad valorem £5576 3s 3d, other duties £544 Bs, total £10,520 11s sd.

Akaroa will.bo able in the near future to offer new attractions to visitors in the form of fresh accommodation, for the capital of the Peninsula is erecting now hotels of excellent size and. appointment. The Criterion and Madeira Hotels aro now in process of rebuilding, and the new Bruce Hotel is just completejd. It is a handsome building, with'a balcony running the full length of the front and overlooking the beautiful harbour. The hotel contains six sitting-rooms and twelve bedrooms, all furnished in excellent style, and plentiful bath and lavatory accommodation isi provided, hot and cold water services being installed. A private entrance gives access to the living rooms, which are quite apart from that portion of the building in which the har is situated.

At the Ashburton Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr V. G. Day, S.M., Robert Alexander Gillespie, charged with having deserted his wife, was on the application of the police remanded for a week. In the case of John Burgess v. James Dellow, claim £6 10s lid, judgment was given for plaintiff lor £1 19s 4d. Andrew Orr and Co. (Mr Purnell) sued James Cummins for £3O for goods supplied. There was a counter-claim for £32 for work done. The defendant admitted the claim of £3O, and the counter-claim was not upheld. Andrew Or.r and Co. sued the same defendant for £l2 or return of tweeds lent to defendant to place in a stall' at the International Exhibition. In nonsuiting plaintiffs, his Worship said they must abide by tho rules of the Exhibition and wait until it closed for the return of the goods. There was a large gathering of Presbyterians at St David’s, Leeston, on Thursday afternoon, the occasion being the induction of the Rev P. C. Durward. who has taken the place of the Rev W. Grant. There were several visiting clergy present, including the Revs Dr Erwin (Christchurch), J. Maxwell (clerk of the Presbytery, Christchurch), J. Craig (Softon), R. W. Jackson (Southbridgo), T. Tait (Christchurch) and John (Akaroa). There was a largo and representative congregation present, and Miss Rennie presided at the organ. Dr Erwin, in a very impresive address, inducted Mr Durward to the Leeston charge. A number cf addresses were given by theclergymen present-, and' appropriate hymns were sung during the service. At the conclusion of the induction the visiting clergymen were entertained at afternoon tea. In the evening a welcome social to the newly inducted minister was held in. the Leeston Town Hall, at which there was a very large attendance. Speeches were delivered by the visiting ministers, and. an enjoyable musical programme was gone through. ,Tho Old Bailey of the future (which was officially opened by the King and. Queen this week) will he in no sense a prison. The- now building contains ninety cells, but they are not for the incarceration of prisoners, only for waiting purposes. The ]jew Sessions House—for that is its real name—is built on the site of Newgate Prison, the foundation-stone having been laid by tho Lord Mayor in tho December of 1902. On the Old Bailey side it has a frontage of 287 feet, and of 142 feet on the Newgate Street side, and it is interesting to note that tho total load it imposes upon the earth from the tower down to the foundation is 10,000 tone. The contract for the building amounted to £282,000, but tho total cost will exceed £300,000. In carrying out the work it was found convenient to- make use of some of tho stone of thev old edifice. The height of the building from the pavement to the top of the balustrade is 75 feet. Sculptured figures surmount the principal entrance, these being the work of Mr F. W. Pomeroy, A.R.A. Internally, tho structure has elaborate decoration of a high order. The dome of the central hall on the first floor is the most striking feature of the interior. Tho pendentives have sculptured panels by Mr Pomeroy, in which Charity, Temperance, Justice and Mercy are represented. “ The Golden Age” is the title of one of the decorative works, which has been executed by Sir William Richmond, R.A. Professor Gerald Moira contributes works representing Justice, Mosiac Law (Moses giving the .Law to the Jews), and English Law (King Alfred administering the Law). Two of Sir William Richmond’s paintings in one of the lesser halls will represent Roman Law and Greek Law. The principal dome and the staircase are decorated by Professor Moira. It has been tho aim of Dental Science for many years past to find out some means of extracting teeth without pain, but until quite recently the secret has eluded the efforts of every experimenter. However, a ; brilliant young Auckland dentist happened across the long-sought secret, and for some time past has made a specialty of extracting teeth without any pain being felt by the patient. So popular lias this method proved that the firm- in question has now established a branch in Christchurch. A well lighted suite of rooms has been secured in Inglis’ Buildings, and these having been handsomely furnished, the firm has now commenced business, and is making a specialty of Painless Extracting without the use of amesthotics. Besides being open all day their rooms are also open from 7 to- Bp. m., Their advertisement will bo found in another column. 9S9G

If the pretty autumn and winter goods now showing in one of the leading drapers’ windows is any index to the coming winter fashions wo Judge the members of the fair sox will bo afforded ample scope to enhance still more those many charms with which nature so richly endows them. Perhaps the mere man is but a poor judge, but our observations are based on a critical inspection of Messrs Beath and Company’s Cashel Street windows. Our readers are open to see for themselves whether our opinion is at fault. 1988 Just to hand, New Goods at a very low figure, gold and silver watches, muff chains, necklets, curb bangles, and all other classes of goods. K. Grieshaber. Jeweller. 155, Colombo Street. X 3371

The mails despatched by the Sonoma, from Auckland, on February 6, arrived at San Franckco on February 27, at 8 p.m.

A general meeting of the members of No. 5 Industrial Building Society of Canterbury waa held last evening, to dispose of the seventy-tliird appropriation of £3OO by ballot, which fell to the lot of share 394.

The superintending steward of the T-rytteltou Sailors’ Home wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of illustrated papers and periodicals from Mr W. Guise Brittan, Christchurch, and of London “Graphics” and “Tit Bits” from Mr C. J. W. Cookson, Lyttelton. The method pursued by accused persons when challenging juries in the Supreme Court is often mystifying. A Maori, who explained to a judge at Auckland a few days ago that all the jurymen were the same to him, nevertheless challenged every individual with a beard.

A young Foikling lady, formerly resident in Wanganui, where she held a public position, put a burglar to rout very effectually a few nights ago. Hearing a noise in the house, die arose from her bed, and, with no weapons but a shoe and a lighted candle, sallied out to see what was the matter. Proceeding quietly through the house, she came upon a man in one of the rooms, and promptly, threw the shoe at him. The aim was a good one, and the missile landed on the ear of the man, who, without standing upon the order of Ilia going, at once made himself scarce through the window. The Baptists of Lower Riccarton, who have been holding services in a small building for some years past, celebrated the opening of their new church on Sunday. Large congregations .attended the services, and special music was rendered by the choir. As a conclusion of the opening ceremonies a united tea and public meeting was held on Thursday evening. A large number sat down to tea, and at the after-meeting the seating accommodation was inadequate. The honorary pastor, Mr G. R. Marrincr, gave a short history of the growth of tho church, and congratulatory addresses were given by the Revs S. D. Cox. M. L.-Murphy and J. C.■ Martin. Musical items were given by tho Sydenham Baptist choir. The demands made in connection with the terms of employment of domestic servants are attracting considerable attention in Wellington owing to proceedings before the Arbitration Court being probable. A meeting of women who employ doruestic workers is to bo hold next week with the object of forming a union of employers. The secretary of the Domestic Workers’ Union has received a letter from a resident of the city who employs several servants, in the course of which she says that the domestic workers employed by her have .for years had all the privileges that are now being demanded, but they do not all leave the house at the same time, and their hours of. relaxation are arranged among themselves. Private houses, she points out, are not like shops or factories, which can bo shut up at will. On Wednesday, the annual meeting of the managers of the Banka Peninsula Technical School was held at Akaroa j present—Messrs Bruce (chairman), Virtue, Munro, Newton and Gray, honorary secretary. The report stated that the first year’s -working had been very successful, the teaching in the different classes having been highly commended by tho inspector, Mr Isiaac. Tile balance-sheet showed the receipts to have been £321 12s, and the expenses £230, leaving a credit balance of £9l ss. A subsidy of about £-50 was expected from .the Government. The report was adopted. Hearty votes ol thanks were accorded to the honorary secretary, for the indefatigable manner in which be 1 d worked for the success of the Association. The plans and specifications for the proposed building were left in the hands of Messrs J. and 0. Newton for consideration. The question of having a class for woolsorting, and the. date of opening the next session, were left over to the next meeting.

At Armstrong’s Sale, to-day, Gent’s Tweed Troupers (special) 7s 9d, Boys’ New Caps 6d, Gent’s Double Celluloid Collars fid, Gent’s Soft Fashion Shirts 2s lid, Ties throe for Is, merino Pants Is 6d. Prices that mean half values. 3

From the health standpoint, too much stress cannot be laid on the importance of cleansing the teeth daily with a little of that scientifically correct tooth paste, “ Eukol.” Wallace and Co., Chemists, Triangle, sell it at Is per collapsible tube, and as one tube lasts quite a long time, it is most economic in use. Besides permanently preserving the teeth, by exterminating the germs which cause decay, this preparation removes the discolouring tartar and leaves clear the ivory of the teeth in all its natural beauty. It is important to see that you get “ Eukol,” . which is spelt with just live letters, no more, no less. 1898

During the last few days of their Salvage Sale, Armstrong and Co. will make reductions that will be appreciated by economic roacly-money buyers. Heavy Fleeced Bloomers 2s lid, Guaranteed Washing Prints 4kl, Blade Trimmed Hats 8a lid, Ribbon Corsets la lid, Cashmere Hose two pairs for is lid. ,2 ' Thanks to the recent discoveries of science parents may now present their children with Uie priceless gift of good sound teeth throughout life by starting them on the habit of using daily a little “Eukol” Tooth Paste, which may bo had from Wallace and Co., Chemists, Triangle, in collapsible tubes, at Is each. While “Eukol” will not restore' decayed teeth, it certainly does prevent decay by destroying tiie natural enemies of the tooth enamel—-the injurious germs. The children will enjoy using this dentrifice, tor it is pleasant and fragrant, and parents will, be repaid by seeing that the little ones use “ Eukol ” daily, for good teeth make good health possible. , 1898

Do I require Spectacles? This can only be answered by having your eyes tested. Each eye should be tested separately. If you need spectacles, call on J. R. Procter, 180, flight Street. Christchurch, who lias the largest stock of Optical Goods and Artificial Eyes in the colony. Your eyes leslcd free, and spectacles not supplied unless necessary. 2808

Each ocean liner 10 lauding at Lj-t----telton big consignements for the leading; Cash Soft Goods men—Messrs T. Armstrong and Co. The latest creations of fashion, which the firm’s y-’nll-known cash system enables them to soli at the lowest prices going. 1

CHINESE COOKS. The “New Zealand Times ” says: Chinese cooks are getting a footing in Wellington. One hotel employs three of them. The Chinese chef gets the union rate when three cooks are employed—£3 15s, and two others got £1 15s and El 2s 6d respectively. Another hotel in the city employs two Celestials as cooks. “These Chinese,” remarked a unionist recently, “ are not- members of the union, and yet there arc union unemployed cooks in Wellington. Chinese have expressed their desire to become members of the Cboks and Waiters’ Union, but there is a very strong objection to their becoming members of any trades union organisation. This country has declared against Asiatics by imposing a £IOO poll tax on all Chinese entering the country, yet Englishmen, in spite of all the talk about race purity, do not hesitate to allow Chinese to come into this fresh avenue of trades competition in Wellington and-cook the food for their customers. Can a Trades Union prevent a Chinamen from becoming a member? It is a doubtful

point. So long as the Chinaman is a competent workmen, if it refuses to admit Chinese, the union may imperil its preference clause. A serious position" faces tho Cooks and Waiters’ Union, if employers, by way of retaliation on the industrial laws, are going to supplant the white man by Chinese.” THE “STAR.” The serial tale by Mr Rickard Marsh, “Tho Romance of a Maid of Honour,” having run its course, its place in the first page of Saturday’s “ Star ” is now taken by Mr Fred M. White’s story, “Tho Four Fingers,” tho first instalment of which appeared in Saturday’s issue of last work, and tho second will appear to-day. The other tales and sketches will include “ Crippled Children,” “At a Railway Station,” “ Tho Shadow on Australia,” “The Cost on His Conscience,” “How a Big Hotel is Run,” “Dying Dynasties.” etc. For ladies’ reading the following compilation will bo round of interest. “Miss Willings’s Stroke,” “ Ancient Bclle.'j and Big Foot,” rt Romances of Royal Rings,” “Tho Woman Who Rules,” “Beverages for tho Hot Weather,” “Woman’s World,’ “ Household Hints,” etc. Tho permanent columns, comprising that for tho gardener, tho racily written “ Week,” the multum in parvo column, and that made up of humour, arc all up to the high level of excellence that has marked "tho publication for many years.

RIVALS AT THE BAR. The “father of tho Victorian Bar, Mr Townsend Macdermott (says the “ Australasian ”), whose death was announced the other day, had a short but spirited experience in New Zealand some quarter of a century ago. Ho is remembered in Dunedin chiefly because tho practitioner who was his constant and fiery adversary became afterwards (and still is) a highly-re-spected member of the Supreme Court Bench—Mr Justice Denniston. In those far-back days there was not very much judicial calm about the bearing of Mr Denniston in court; he was aquivor with nervous energy, and kindled into angry excitement directly the rapier play between advocates grew brisk. On tlioso occasions lie would quickly fling away the rapier for a blunter weapon, and in the newcomer, Mr Macdermott, ho found an antagonist who liked to handle the shillelagh. There were the hottest encounters when these two opposed each other, and they met frequently in the minor courts, where the restraining influence of a judge was absent. Heroic efforts were made by a resident magistrate who had just taken office to pacify these doughty contestants, but with very indifferent success. Mr Denniston rapped out taunts and sarcasms, Mr Macdermott growled thunderously in retort, honours on the whole being easy. -Fate dealt capriciously with the rivals. Tho New Zealander, mellowed a good deal by tirno and circumstances, passed upwards to the serene dignity of the Bench; the Victorian presently left the new pastures and returned to the old, to find there in the end very scanty herbage. . VALUE FOR MONEY?

Wo are still selling cycle and motor accessories at prices hitherto unheard, of in this, city. The enormous increase of turnover in this department of our shows that the public realise and appreciate our policy of value for, money. The following are a few of our leading lines: —BlnemoPs pumps Is lid, usual price 3s 6d; celluloid mudguards 4s 6d, usual price 7s 6d; continuous ringing bells 2s, uspal price 3s Bd; other bells Is, usual pric* 2s; phenomenon lamps 10s 9d, usual price 12s 6d; large outfits 6d, usual price Is; small outfits 3d, usual price 6d; large tubes solution 6d, usual price Is; small tubes solution 3d, usual price 6d; carbid© 6d, usual price 9d: E-eDoUj's • chains us, usual price 12s 6d; motorcar jacks 7s 6d, usual price 15s; P, and R. accumulators 6.m., size 4 x 2J x 6,22 s 6d, usual price 32s Bd.'; French mica spark plugs 2s 6d, usual price 7s Bd; Pognon, the best plug in the world, 7s 6cl, usual price 10s. All other cycle and motor accessories at equally reduced prices. Adams Limited, late Adams Star Cycle Co., 138-140, High Street, and 198 Colombo Street, Christchurch. ' 1898