TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXIX, Issue 14681, 12 May 1908, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Tho election of a of the Borough of Lyttelton on the Lyttelton Harbour Board, in place of Air Colin Cook, will take place on W ednesday, Juno 3. Nominations will be received at the Lyttelton Borough Council office till noon on Wednesday, Alay 27.

What strikes tho writer in -mingling witii the patients at tho Sanatorium for consumptives at llock and Pillar, says the “ Otago Daily Times,” is their age. As a rulo tho visitor pictures tho inmates of each institutions as young people stricken in the flower of their youth. At the institution, however, there are several men well over 50, others arc 35 and upwards, and to be,'very young is evidently to bo out of tlie fashion. Naturally some of the sights arc sad, but as a rule the patients seem cheerful. Some of the touts are pencilled with fanciful appellations, such as “Paradise Alley,” and in oue, sitting in a shaft of sunshine that enveloped her in a kind ol glory was a mother gently rocking the cradle that held her sleeping babo.

Following the lead of charitable aid boards in other districts, the Southland Board (says the “ Southland Times ”) has begun to discover that it has spent somo of its charity on undeserving persons. A case of this sort was reported to Friday’s meeting. This was that of a woman, a recipient of relief, who received £2 a month from her husband in the North Island, besides substantial assistance from her family. It was decided to discontinue giving her relief, and to take proceedings for the recovery of the money already paid. Another unsatisfactory caso was that of the family of a man who, being “wanted’’ by tho police, had left the district without making provision for the support of his family. It was deckled to continue to pay relief in this case.

The conference of Hospital Boards, which will bo hold in. Wellington, starting on Juno 9, will be a somewhat imposing gathering. It is expected that about one hundred delegates will attend the meetings, which will probably extend over about ten days. The object of the conference will be to consider and suggest improvements to the Hospital and Charitable Institutions Amendment Bill brought down in 1906, with a view to legislation which it is hoped to pass next session. Tho Bill of 1906 proposed, the enlargement of a number of hospital districts, sub-dis-trict committees under the boards bcing appointed for the larger districts; reduction of subsidies; placing of institutions now separate under tho control of boards; and the conferring on tho department- of increased influence in respect of tho appointment of hospital officers.

Sir Joseph Ward seems to have been deluged with demands for money on tho West Coast. At Ross, for instance, the Slayer and members of tho Borough Council, all of whom, apparently, made speeches, placed the following subjects of requests before tho Prime AlinisterThe Ross railway and tho need of carrying the line into Ross ; flooring the storm channel; deviation oi Dondghues road ; Bold Head road extension, Koiterangi track; Big Wanganui river bridge: Waitaha railway extension; Totara road improvement; Veronica trade • improvement; Recreation ground extension ; expenditure of court house vote; verandah for railway station; and a new post office. “I will endeavour to spare you a portion of the surplus,” Sir Joseph said, “but you can’t have all of it.” Ho gave some hopes in regard to a vorandah for the railway platform. He stated that there were more than 1200 railway stations in New Zealand without verandahs, “ but here, he added, “ you have a wot climate, and tho caso is worthy of consideration.”

In conversation with Councillor Shaddock, chairman of the Electric Power and Lighting Committee of tho Dunedin City Council, an “ Otago Daily Times” reporter gained some information regarding tho demand that is being made on the committee for electric power. On July 31 last the number of customers connected was 79, and from that date onward the number has steadily increased as follows: —August 28, 100; September 20, 112; October 23, 129; November 20, 14-8; December IS, 162; January 15, 175; February 12, 187: March 11, 199.; March 31, 211. The installed capacity of motors in the city, including tho tramways, was G2O kilowatts on July 31 last, at the end of the year 1032 kilowatts, and on March 31 1286 kilowatts. In April tho takings of the. department totalled £1268 7s 4d, of which the tramways contributed about £460. Applications are being sent in daily for power and, of course, when these connections are made the income will be considerably larger than it is now.

Bo mis musical colleges and diplomas are likely to experience a check in Great Britain by the operation of a now by-law of the incorporated Society of Musicians, which is as follows:—“AVitli regard to any examining body whos'o constitution allows fts examinations to be carried on for the personal profit of its promoters, any member of tho society who is associated with such ail examining body as director, examiner, or in any other way, or who prepares tho pupils for examinations, or announces professionally tho possession of any of its certificates, diplomas, or titles, shall be requested to sever his connection or resign membership of the society. Sectional councils, shall, in the first place, send the names of such members with particulars, to the General Council, which shall finally decide, in each case, whether the foregoing rule has been violated, and direct tho general secretary to take the necessary action tnercon.” It may bo pointed out that some of these concerns authorise their local secretaries to hold examinations when they please, and retain half the fees, also to offer twenty per cent of the fees to the teacher. Another of their methods is to endeavour to obtain the services of respectable teachers as examiners, and trade upon their reputation. Tho new by-law clearly shows tho attitude of the society towards those so-called colleges, i

A sharp frost was experienced' throughout' North Canterbury yesterday morning, and there were foot-warmer** in the north train for the first time thia season.

Mootings were held in different parts of the Hawera district on Saturday night to promote a memorial to the late Air Joll. Subscription lists were started, and the- response to tho movement is a very cordial one.

The medical committee for the AAbiipara Road Board District has appoint* ed Dr J. J. Hanly, recently of Blackball, to be resident doctor. IJo will reside at Waikari, and will visit Ha* warden on two days each week.

Mr G. Laurent-on, M.P., hag received a- letter from tho. Hon. R. Al’Nab, Alin, inter of Lands, stating that lie lias not forgotten, tho matter of obtaining a supply of water for the Government settlement in Heathcote Valley, and that tho Land,-, Department- has til® matter in hand.

The Government steamer Hi nemos will leave Wellington to-day on her southern liglitliou.se trip, and will roach Lyttelton to-morrow morning. Shippers for the West Const and light* keepers’ agents will he required to ship cargo on Wednesday.

A discussion on a motion which came before tho Hawke’s Bay Education .Hoard last night with regard to ail ar» range incut- ol school hours under cor* tain conditions, presumably to facilitate the giving of religious instructdon f showed members t-o he equally divided, and no action was taken.

The Hon G. Fowlds was present during part of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board meeting last night. A member of the Board raised the question of affording certain teachers better opportunities of obtaining certificates, ami the Alinister promised to give the mat* ter his consideration.

At last evening's meeting of the City Council, Councillor Williams asked if the Council had any power to prohibit “those wretched gramophones; nuisances that nowadays occurred in every other shop, and caused tho footpath® to be blocked up by .listeners. Tho Mayor said that the By-laws Committed! might consider the matter, but if anything was done, the Council would also have to prevent people singing in their private houses. l A steward on tho Taluno named Pflkathlev, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Buller River ono day last week. Ho nvas jumping off tlia vessel on to tho wlia-rf, when he missed his footing aud fell into tins river, fortunately without striking piles or stringers. On rising to the surface ho clung to one of the stringers till tho chief officer and third officer, Messrs Morrison and M’Leod slipped down a pile with a Topo and tied it round him, and brought him safely to tho wharf. The secretary of the. Lyttelton Harbour Board has received advice from tho St John Ambulanco. Brigade, Christchurch, that a third 1 ambulance stretcher, and kit wiLli bo supplied by tho Brigade, in) ,ordor that it may bo used at the Lyttelton Graving Dock. Two similar outfits which were recently supplied by tho Brigade to tho Board are located at- the wharf labourers’ shelter, and tho elec-, trie-light station respectively, and they proved of great use on tho occasion of tho recent accidents in connection with tlio shipping. Mr A. S. ■ Lindsay, district chief superintendent of tho Brigade, also writes:—“l have to inform you that a Lowmoor jacket is expected to shortly arrive from London, and this will also be placed at Lyttelton. It is an appliance specially designed to raise injured persons from tlio holds of ships, and may prove of great use at Lyttelton.” .

AVhat is alleged to be a form of New Zealand Tattorsall’s Consultation is stated to have been unearthed by the AVellington detective staff, states a Press Association telegram, and it is expected that several persons will have to answer charges of being concerned in selling tickets, purporting to be of the kind mentioned. It is stated tho scheme was to have a big scope,.extending from one end. of the dominion to the other: Detective Cassells, who has had tho matter in hand some time, at last has succeeded in obtaining evidence upon which action is being taken. It is understood that a sweep was got up on the Wanganui Stepfcchase, to bo’ run on Alay 23, and that- the prizes offered were as follows:—First horse, £750; second, £300; third, 00; other horses to divide £2OO, and the balance in cash prizes to bo drawn pro rata, less 10 per cent. It is stated that the proposition involved tho issuing of 25,000 tickets at 2s each. “Another reason for an award,” said Mr Thorn, in addressing the Conciliation Board in the farm labourers dispute yesterday, “is that farming is a business, ns we have been told repeatedly. Farmers are not in tho business for their health or for philanthropy, but simply and solely to. make money. Of course there are simpleminded and unworldly persons liko J. A. Clothier, of Clarkvillo, who told us that the farmers now grow grain mainlv because of their personal feeling for tlio men. Ho himself had forty acres hoed at £1 per acre, and he says that this was not ronllv necessary. Ho did it partly. for aesthetic and partly for philanthropic reasons. Air Clothier has an eye for the picturesque, and tho land being close to the roadside ho said it would have been an eyesore to him if sown in wild turnips. As a matter of fact, Air Clothier should have been an artist- or a landscape gardener. I submit that farmers ef this Arcadian other-world simplicity of mind are few and far between.”

Tho now Government regulations under which tho Rotorua fisheries arc taken out of the hands of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, and placed: under State control, formed the subject of a deputation to the Minister for Justice, the Hon J. M’Gowan, at Auckland yesterday. Mr Patton said that since the Rotorua streams had been taken under State control, the Auckland Acclimatisation Society had been! placed in a very serious position, hive hundred thousand trout ova were needed to replenish the streams, and the only chance tho Society had was to be allowed to take the ova from Rotorua. Mr Cheeseman pointed out that Rotorua. had been stocked by the Auckland; Aclimatisation Society souio years ago. The Society kept brood fish, but when trout became plentiful at Rotorua tho brood fish were, released, because the ova from wild fish were much stronger, and likely to give far better results. For three years mist tho Society had been restocking streams with the ova taken from Rotorua. Now the Government had taken over the Rotorua urea, and the Society was in something of a dilemma. Mr Lawrv, M.P., : “ Will 500,000 seriously deplete the Rotorua stock?” Mr Cheeseman: “X know Rotorua well enough to say that 50,000,000 will remain.” Mr M’Gowan promised to help the Society all he could, and said that as soon as tho Cabinet met tho matter would be dealt with.

Having now been established in tho city of Christchurch for over half a century, and during the whole of this period wo have manufactured all our own Engagement and Wedding Rings, wo are now offering the. very best value obtainable in the dominion, and, taking quality for quality, we defy competition. B. Petersen and Co., 222 High Street. 1

Cold feet all day ? That’s very trying. Well at least keep them warm at night with Hinson's stone footwarmor*. X 2613.

At Wellington .yesterday three Chinese were fined £25 each for soiling pakapoo tickets. Somo larrikins have clone considerable damage to fences and gates ot properties on Wai-lti Road, Tiniani. In one case a whole length of fence was pulled down, while in others battens wore removed, gates broken, and lmiges damaged, in all, ton gates and fences wero injured. On Sunday tlie- Masonic I/odgo St John, No. 1137, E.C., Timaru, held a service of sorrow for the decease pi .Brother J. It; Jones, J.W. There was a very largo attendance of Lodge members and others. W.M. Brother S. Smith presided, and Archdeacon Harper delivered a oulogium on the deceased brother. At last evening’s meeting of tho Christchurch City Council the Collector of Customs wrote stating that there wki's no authority for absolving any local body from a requirement of the law, and sureties must be submitted for the proper use of the still used at the destructor. The mayor and town clerk were appointed sureties. On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Christchurch City Council lust night decided to forward a remit to the Municipal Conference sug- . geating that the District Land Registrar, should have power to make judgments for rates a first charge on land, and that a simple method of registering tho charges should bo devised. A fortnight’s mission, which has been conducted in the Church of tho Sacred Heart, Timaru, by the Redemptorist Fathers, was concluded on Sunday. At the nine o’clock Service some five hundred persons,'including about 250 members of the Hibernian Society and the Catholic Young Men’s Society, received Holy Communion. At the evening service the church was crowded, and many were unable to gain admission. The Rev Dr Waddell, of Dunedin, is evidently no believer in the time-hon-oured custom of seeping an ornamental but unused Bible in the house. “I seo it,” he said in the course of an address on Sunday, “at little tables in the room least used, covered with these ’ fearful and wonderful things, sometimes antimacassars, or surrounded by curtains and a vase of flowers sitting upon it, and clasped tight with brass clasps.” Such treatment of the Bible, he went oil to say, was shameful and worse than shameful, it was fatal. The Timaru Borough Council proposes to float a loan of £25,000, to bo spent in improving tho water supply by providing extra storage capacity and duplicating the mains. The principal works required are : —A new reservoir for not leas than 15,000,000 gallons; raising the present reservoir to such height as the levels will allow, with due consideration of the question of filtration, settling pits above .reservoir and screens below it; connecting the two reservoirs so that either or both may he used; laying an 18in main across the quarry gully to Wai-iti Road opposite the reservoirs, and thence down 'tlie road to join the existing main.

Complaints have recently been made in "Wellington with regard to what is termed the “glut” in the labour market there, due to the supplies through immigration and other channels proving too great for tlie demand. On application to Mr J. Shanaghaii, officer in charge- of the Auckland Labour Bureau, it was learned, states a Frees Association, telogram, that such a'condition of affairs can in no way bo said to exi&t in Auckland. “We have no congestion of the unemployed hero,” said Mr Shanaghan, “and although, as is always the case, there are a, few men who cannot be suited, work can nearly always bo found for good men, and the supply and demand just about balance. have very few men out of work in/ Auckland.”

Mr J. G. Graham, son of Mr Si Graham, writing from. Mendoza, Argentine, gives some details regarding the southern railway In the Argentine. The revenue for the year ended June 30, 1907, .was £4.254,009. The working expenses totalled £2,449,330. A dividend of 7 per cont was paid by the directors, and after paying this and meeting all liabilities, 1 a balance of £173,590 was carried forward. The working expenses amounted to 57.58 per cent. The passengers 1 carried for tho year numbered 13,099,664, the revenue from this source being £1,241,219. The goods carried totalled 4,891,320 tons. On June 30, 1907, tho capital of tlie company was £37,032,390, and it possessed at that date 526 engines, 708 coaches and 11,793 trucks. A comparison of freights, Mr Graham says, is all in favour of New Zealand. According to Mr J. Entrioan, states a- Press Association, telegram from Auckland, the Maoris of tlie Waikato and .King Country have to face severe distress In the winter season. Mr Entrioan stated yesterday that last winter from Huntley down to tho heads the Natives wore in a bad way. As tho result of what he saw on a visit to tho Waikato, ho was induced to collect clothes and food for them. Out of twenty-three children lorn at Orton, between Mercer and Churchill, the winter before last, Mr Entrican stated that twenty-one had died.- This mortality was largely due to cold and exposure, and to want of food. Last winter again many of tho Natives, owing to the floods, were well nigh drowned and several more of their children died from the causes stated. Following the flood, the staple product of tho Natives, the potato, on which they so largely depend, was a failure last season, so that; now at the beginning of another winter the Maoris are faced with the problem of how to live. Mr Entrican added that he also heard there was distress among tho King Country Natives, owing to the failure of tho potato crop there. Interviewed by a “Post” representative yesterday, the Minister for Agriculture said: “Mr C. J. lienlces. Assistant Chief Veterinarian, and Air I). Cuddie, Dairy Commissioner, uro returning to New Zealand. They recently proceeded to London under instructions from the Government to initiate a system of control of the meat supply on the one hand and dairy produce on tlie ©ther, with the view ot ascertaining the effect produced by transit and the condition of the meat from a veterinarian point of view, and Oil tlie dairy produce from the grader’s point of view after their long journey Homo. Air Realms will leave m charge a veterinary smgeon who formerly was on the staff in New Zealand, and probably later on. a grader from the dominion will visit London to take up the work inaugurated by Mr Cuddle. As a lot of tho work and most of tho research arc of a highly • tochnical nature, they have not been made tho subjects of reports bv Messrs Realces and Cuddio, but these officers will furnish the Government with all the information they posses on their return to tlie dominion. The object sought to bo accomplished is to ascertain the effect of tho work done lor agricultural produce in New Zealand at tlie end of the long sea voyage, and with a knowledge ot' the facts "to modify, alter or extend tho work already done in tho cases of meat, and dairy produce.” Eyestrain—Headaches.—Mr E. M. Sandstein, F.S.M.C., D.8.0.A., Ophthalmic Optician, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Fifteen years’ special study and experience. Tho most up-to-date and coinpletelycefuipped. optical parlours in the colonies. Cashel Street W. (next Ballantyno’s). Hours, 9.30 to 6. Telephone 597. 1898 Recognising that there are a great number of ladies to whom only the best appeals, and who hold that tlie best is really tho cheapest in the end, they wilt, no doubt, bo glad to know that Eugene Spitz, Ladies’ Tailor, 198, Cashel Street, will provide them with costumes equally as well fitted rts those made by the best West End tailors in London. 1898 1..

Probate of tho will of tlie late Mr G. G. Stead was granted on AVednesday by Mr Justice lAenniston, upon the application of Air H. AVynn-AViiliams.

During April the following numbers of stock were slaughtered and condemned at the City abattoir: Cattle 1204, 18; sheep 808 S, 5; lambs 1223: pigs 783; calves 519, 3.

Tho criminal sitting of tho Supreme Court, which was to have commenced yesterday morning, was formally adjourned till Monday next by the Registrar, in accordance with an arnuigomont previously made.

In consequence of representations made, tho noads of several banks have given Dr Mason, Chief Health Officer, an assurance that their officers have been again instructed to withdraw all dirty notes frqin circulation as presented.

' The Alinistor of Customs, replying to a deputation of builders who waited on him with reference to the removed of the duty on foreign timbers, particularly Oregon pine, states that tlie Government cannot see its way to remove tlie duty.

At a meeting of the. Lees ton Volunteer Fire Brigade, hold on Thursday evening, it was reported that tlie sum of £3O had boon collected towards the cost of a chemical fire extinguisher. It was decided to procure an extinguisher at once. A demonstration will be given at Leeston to-morrow afternoon of tho working of tho machine. The Rev A. Ballantyno, of New Guinea, who is on deputation work for tho Methodist Foreign Missionary Society, preached on Sunday at Addington, St Albans and East Belt Churches. In each place lie gave an interesting and instructive account of mission work. To-night he will deliver an address in tho East Bolt Schoolroom.

On Sunday tho steamer Wootton struck on a sandbank at Stewart’s Gullv, near Kaiapoi. She was loaded with timber from Collingwood, and it was hoped that she would have floated off with the midday tide yesterday, but she did not, and tlie cargo was discharged. An effort will be made to float the vessel off this morning.

, At the Kaiapoi Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Air V. G. Day granted Isabella Brandon a summary separation from her. husband, George Brandon, with an allowance of 10s per week and custody of tho children. Tho parties had boom married thirty-two years. Mr AVilliams appeared for the complainant, and Air Conlan for the defendant. The Kaiapoi Nursing Division of tho St John Ambulance Brigade has arranged an “Ambulance” social for May 22 at Kaiapoi, and it will be joined on that occasion by members ot Christchurch divisions. During tho evening the district chief superintendent will present officers’ warrants which havo been iesued by the Commissioner for Special Services, London.

The Christchurch Divison of tlie St John Ambulance Brigade met on AVednesday evening. Chief Surgeon H. ARC. Inglis, of thp Christchurch Corps, delivered an interesting lecture to those present on tlie use of all the articles of equipment that are issued by the Association for the public benefit. After the lecture was concluded, First Officer S. Engdahl exorcised the non-commissioned officers and men .in practical work. Tho general regulations of the New Zealand defence forces provide that officers and men attending company camps may be allowed leave of absence to carry on their necessary daily avocations, but must attend all parades to secure their allowance. The Council of Defence has decided that the provision shall not apply to mounted rifles. It has also decided that class firing is not to be carried out during training camps, except collective practice. Air C. E. Salter, president of tho Association, was in the chair' at a men’s meting held in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms on Sunday afternoon, and an address was given by the secretary, Air D. H. Fawcett. The majority of those present sat down to tea. Next Sunday ,at 4.15 p.m., Mr T. E. Taylor will address the meeting, his subject being “Tho Claims of the.Nolicense Movement on: the Young Men’s Christian Association.” The meetings hold by the Association each Sunday afternoon are open to men.

The annual meeting of tho Licensed Pipolayers’ Association was held on Thursday evening. Tlie president gave a full report of the work done during the past year. The balance-sheet showed a surplus of £lO 4s lid. Tho election of officers resulted, as follows President, Mr W. H. Purvey; secretary, Mr H. E. Smith; treasurer, Mr 11. Soanes; committee, Messrsß. Moore, J. Moore, G H.. Richardson, R. Tindall, J. Tindall, W. Mardon, and B. Taylor. After the meeting closed a social gathering was hold, a programme of "boasts and songs providing excellent entertainment.

“ I counted in tho typewritten report of my first day’s summing-up,” said Mr Thorn, when interrupted at the Conciliation Board sitting yesterday, “ thirtyseven interruptions; and considering the indignation with which the other side met one or two interruptions I made, I think it would ho just as well, if they would practice what they preach.” Mr Jones; “ I am sorry I have to interrupt, but I took great care to quote from evidence, not give a, general impression of witnesses’ evidence; and if we are debarred the right of reply wo will be placed in an unfortunate positon.” Mr Thorn: “I have not misquoted anyone’s evidence, and I am quoting right from tho typewritten evidence.” /

A meeting of the Now Brighton Band Rotunda Committee was held in the Borough Council Chambers on Friday evening, Mr G. D. Macfarlane in tho chair.' The honorary secretary stated that a letter ho had posted to the Mayor on the subject of the rotunda site, which should have boon considered at the last meeting of the Council, had apparently miscarried. It was decided to forward a copy. It was stated that tho amount of money in hand and promised was £l2O, which included the result of a euchre party given hv Mr Hobbs and a donation by Mr Shearman in lion of a euchre party to be given by Jiim in aid of tbe fund. Air T. Falkinder was asked to seo the lowest tenderers for erecting the rotunda on several matters. Captain Owlos offered to advance the lmlanco of the money required to build tho rotunda if if: was placed at tho end of Seaview Road. Considerable discussion took place as to the pier proprietor’s rights in connection with tho proposed site behind the Coronation well, and it was agreed that Captain Owles should endeavour to see tlie. Minister of Marino on the subject on the first occasion he was in Christchurch. “Go to Watsons!” is tho advice that is usually given to these inquiring for tho cheapest and best place to buy reliable Watches, Gem Rings, and and all lines of Silverware and Jewellory. We specialise in watch and clock repairing, and, if you should bo troubled with your watch, givo us a trial. As most clocks are too cumbersome to carry, if you will adviso us wo will solid for yours, and return it when finished. Watson, the Cheapest n.nd Most Up-to-date Jeweller in the Dominion, 230 Colombo Street, two doors from Armagh Street. Telephone 1640. 3791

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The City Surveyor reported to the City Council last night that duri'ug April building permits had been issued ns follow: —lnner area, 11 permits for buildings valued at £34,850; Central Ward, 6, £1850; Sydenham, 19, £0940; St Albans, 15, £4360 ; Lin wood. 7. £2200. Tlie total fees received had been £B6. John R. Proctor, Oculists’ Optician, ISO, High Street (established 26 years) may be consulted daily on all cases ©. defective eyesight remediable by glasses Hours —0.30 to 6 pm. Consultation Free. A most complete and up-to-date stock of Lenses, Frames and Artifici»! Eyes always kept on hand. j.9'38 BEAUTIFYING PARTS. If the scheme which Ai. do Solves, Prefect of tho Seine, has submitted to the Paris Municipal Council is approved, a Bum of £20,000,000 will be devoted to the further beautifying of the city. Amongst the improvements contemplated are tho pulling down of numerous old and insanitary quarters of the city, which arc now so many hotbeds of consumption. Several new boulevards and streets are to he created, while others arc to he widened or prolonged. Tho principal municipal and other public buildings are down for extensive repairs. Open spaces are to be created around the Central Market, the Conservatoire des Arts ot Metiers, the Musee Carnavalet, and the Pore- la Chaise Cemetery. It is ft gigantic enterprise. The prefect eonl'cses that the chief object is tho lessening or tlie death rate from tuberculosis. which is alarmingly high in Paris at tlie moment, and lie cavs he feels sure that this is the best way of ncomplisliing hi.; purpose. What makes the scheme so peculiarly attractive to the citizens is that, so far as extra taxation is concerned, it will cost nothing. To carry out this iirimensfe public work, all the prefect asks is that the sinking fund, instituted for the, redemption of the municipal loans of 1865 and 1869, may be permitted to remain in existence until 1945. The leans themselves are redeemable in 1910 and 1929 respectively. If tho sinking funds were maintained until tho date suggested, the sum of £24,920,000 would bo realised. RESULT OF THE MOTOR-CYCLE RELIABILITY TRIAL. OPEN CLASS. The motor-cyclo trial to Rakaia Gorge, via Rakaia, returning via Hororata, resulted, ns was to be expected, in a sweeping victory for tho all British Triumph motor-cycle, in the open class. The distance was 130 miles, and tho course was specially selected to test tho reliability of tie motors. Twenty miles of the road was unformed, with nunier--ous unbridged water-races, with tlie steep cutting coming out of tho Rakaia Gorge. S. R. Stedman, 3£h.p. Triumph, Ist; F. Howarth, 3j h.p. ''Triumph, 2nd; G. B. Brown, 3J h.p. Triumph, 3rd. Further proof of the reliability of tho Triumph motor is evidenced by S R. Stedman riding tho same machine in tho trial on which, ho beat the express between Dunedin and Christchurch in tlie actual riding time of 8 hours 57 minutes. Triumph motors are undoubtedly tho best, and are British made throughout. We can deliver from stock. Sole agents, Adams, Ltd., 13S and 140, High Street, Christchurch. 1988