FOREST PRESERVATION.

Mataura Ensign, 22 April 1913, Page 3

FOREST PRESERVATION.

MR ELL'S SUGGESTION. OHRISTCHURCH, April 21. Last month Mr H. G. Ell, M.P., communicated with the Prime Minister urging that when bush land was opened for settlement there should bo reserved at least a few acres for the purpose of preserving the natural forest of che country growing thereon, siiy 20 )r 25 acres. Mr Ell pointed out that luring the past few months numbers of safe plans of land, including a very large area of forest-covered country, :ud been issued, but the plans did not show areas set asido .as reserves for the purpose of preserving tin* forest. He was aware that to the settler the forest was regarded as a difficulty in his way which had to be removed, and that therefore in the initial stages of settlement those rcsrves wero not viewed with favor. But there would come a time when those very settlors would be. as keenly anxious to preserve any small area which might ha-vo escaped burning as they were now to destroy it in many parts of Zealand formerly covered with hush, settlers had approached the Government ami asked them to preserve .some area, oi sion, which was now visiting the duThat had happened in several places in Ixith the Wellington and Hawko's Hay districts. . Hon. W. !<\ Massey. in reply, paid li:-:U he had read with interest Mr I'-ll's suggestion in th(« matter of conserving iri" various localities suitable areas _ol forest. The matter had been giving him a good deal of thought lately, and it, was one of the reasons, among others, which prompted the Government to set up" tho Forestry Commission, which was now visitinfg the different rairts of tho Dominion. The question of forest reservation was one upon which the Commission had been a.sked specially to mako investigations, ami when the report'of the Commissioners was received, any recommendation which was made in tho matter would 'have tho careful consideration of tho Government. Ho had forwarded Mr Ell's letter to the chairman of the Commission. Tho chairman of tho Forestry Commission has written to Mr Ell, stating that members of tho Commission had read the memo on the important question with very deep interest. His views uouid bo further considered when tho members of tho Commission wero deliberating over their report.

PROFESSORS WANTED.

AUCKLAND, April 21. Matters in. connection with the appointment of professors tt> fill positions soon to bo vacated bv Professors A. P. W. Thomas and J). Brown were before tho University College Council to-day. It tvas ultimately agreed, "That the Council requests the Government to uivp it the benefit of the services of the Hiidi Commissioner in Jjondon in inviting applications for tho three positions of professors of chemistry, physics and biolotrv. at salaries of £7OO ner annum for three years: that the Government be also requested to invite Parliament to grant an additional £IOOO per annum to the college to meet the additional expense, including the employment of a lecturer in <reo)ogv at per annum; that tho High Commissioner, in recommendin<r three professors for appointment, be instructed to associate with himself Mr W. Pember i Reeves and Mr Joynt. agent : n La"don for the New Zealand Univ<:.'ity: that applications for any of the new professorships from New Zealand uAustralia must be sent to the Registrar."

FOUND DEAD IN BED. WELLINGTON. April 21. Matilda- Shires, a married woman living in lodgings in Hankey street, was found dead in bed this morning. She had suffered from fits for some time past.

CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. The literary and musical competitions wore continued yesterday. The following results aro announced: Piano Solo, 13 and under 16 (gavotte, "Mignon"). —Master ' Mood'v l:ot (Chriistelnirch), 80 marks, 2; Miss Archenliokl (Ohristohureh), hon. mention. Champion Recitation, girls under 10 ("Hiawatha's Sailing," Long-fellow). —Tho recalls were Misses Ethel Bonnington (Chrisstclmrcih), Muriel Brewins (Chi-istclmreh), E. Robertson (Palnierston North). Miss Phyllis AdaniK (Wellington) jreceivedi hon. mention. The competition is not completed. Piano Solo, reading at, sight, under 16. —Miss Dorothy Talbot, 70 marks, 1; Miss Dorothy L. Lye (Linwood), 60 marks, 2. Recitation, boy.s 12 and under 16 ("Destruction of Sennacherib"). —Mastor L. Cummins 1. Recitation, girls, 12 and Tinder 16 ("Keepsake Mill").—The recalls were Misses. Ethel Bonnington, M. Brewing, and K. E. Brewins (all Christchurch). Not completed. Violin Solo, under 13 (own sclex> rt/ion). —Master Esmond Harper, 77 marks, 1; Miss Kitty Murphy, 70 marks, 2;' Miss M. Kennedy, 69 marks, * Humorous Recitation, boys or girls, 11 and under 16 (own selection).—Miss Muriel Brewins (Ohristohiurch), 154 marks, 1; Miss Phyllis Adams (Wellington), 148 marks, 2; Miss E. M. Robertson <Palmersto.ni North), 144 marks, 3. Acting Song, children under 12 years (own selection). —Miss Miftioent ■ Kennedy' (Lyttetton), 83 marks, 1; Miss G?-d'vs Cross (Lower Biccarton), 78 !•'■■:.. 2; Miss Catherine Suckling, 7'.' iuarts, 3. Song, for bow undo]- 16 ("Heather i rose"). —Master Cummins (Sydenham), 184 marks. 1; Master Moody (Christcbumh), 146 marks, 2. Piano Solo, under 10 ("Rainy Day"). Mies Norma Middleton (Oliristelruroh). 87 marks, 1 ; Miss Agnes Young (Ghristchuroh), 146 marks, 3. Recitation, girls, under nine.—Miss Mavis Ritchie (Merivale), 159 marks, 1; Miss Edna Daly (St. Albans). 155 ! marks, 2; Miss Elizabeth. Linton ; (Christchurch), 146 marks. !• Piano Duet, amateurs, any age (Norwegian Dances 1, 2, and 3).—Misses I Jean Burrowes and Edna Joughnin (St. Albans). 226 marks. 1; Misses J. J. I Wright (Cricklewood) and M. Sabina jO'Dowd 2. . ! 'Cello Solo, amateurs (own selection) j— Miss Ivy Mitchell (Spreydon). 89 ' marks, 1 ; Mr D. E. Thomas (Chnstj church), 79 marks. 2; Miss Rona Isheri w-fif)d. 77 marks,.3. I Humorous .Character Dialogue, amateurs or professionals (own selectionV 'i -..Miss Bartlev (Auckland 1 ) and Mr | Borrodalo (Christchurch). 247 marks. 1; ! Mrs Arthur Allan and Mr Frank Mci TVmaM' 225, marks. 2; i Mrs A. J. Dreaver and Mr A. 13. Qlad- ! ding (Auckland), 210 marks, 3.