TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXI, Issue 8833, 13 July 1905, Page 4

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON. July 12. The Wellington Diocesan Synod was occupied to-night with a discussion concerning Bible-reading in schools, the Rev. C. C. Harper moving that the Sj-nod urge most- strongly on all church people the duty of doing their utmost to further the objects of the Bible-in-Schools Referendum League. The mover said the idea was to direct- the thoughts of children to the ethical meaning underlying the lessons given. T!iev refused the system of reading withoutcomment-. They wanted the children to bo 1 aught, and it was intended to teach Christian religion. The subject was debated from both points of view, and adjourned until to-morrow for further consideration. The chief ground of opjjosition to the motion was that the Church itself should undertake the teaching of religion, and not shift the duty on to the shoulders of the State.

DUNEDIN. July 12. Stock Exchange sales: Alexandra Lead 7s and 6s 9d, New Trafalgar 21s 6d. CHRISTCHURCH. July 12. Ine Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association Committee, after consideration of the question of charges for space for implements_ at the Metropolitan Show, could not see its way to make any reductions in the scales It was decided to include a class of Suffolk Punch horses at next November show. Inspector Gillies, injured in the accident at the opening of the electric tramways here over five weeks ago, has so far recovered as to be able to walk about a little, but it will be a week or so before he is able to venture out of doors. An additional arrest has been made in connection with the street disturbance on Saturday night, a young man having been apprehended on a charge of having incited others to obstruct the police. John Southron, 63 years of age, died suddenly in a New Brigton tramcar about noon to-day. He had been to town to consult a medical man, who is prepared to give a certificate as to the cause of death. There has been some impatience manifested locally with regard to the apparent inactivity of the Government in matters connected with the New Zealand Interi national Exhibition, but it is stated on authority that at a meeting of the Buildings Committee, to be held to-morrow night- and of the Finance Committee on Friday night, important developments will be announced. f M. Randrup wrote the Council of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen formally appealing against the decision of the North Canterbury Centre in ordering'the Christchurch Cycling and Motor Cllub and the stewards of the cycle meeting held at Lancaster Park on April 21st to hear an appeal by George Sutherland against the decision of the judges at the said meeting, placing Randrup first in the race for the Royal Enfield Cup. He alleged, in gupport of his appeal, that the judjjes had

never placed Sutherland first, the decision] of the judges being final and without appeal, and that the stewards had concurred in the decision of the judges, there being uo appeal against their decision on any question of fact. It was decided to asK the Club to postpone the enquiry ordered by the Centre, and to request the stewards to submit a statement of the facts connected with the case. The Council will hear Randrup's appeal on the 19th inst. Regarding the Ximaru-Christchurch road race, it was stated that the subscriptions received amounted to close on £2OO, and it was anticipated that by the time the entries and acceptances closed the total would be £250. Further subscriptions had oeen. refused, as the event was purely ;.n iinateur one, and it was not desired to c.tcourage anything like professionalism by ottering a big prize list.

AUCKLAND. July 12. "One of the heaviest downpours that has been experienced in Auckland for sometime fell this morning. The reclaimed land near the water front became flooded and the lower part of Queen street resembled a small river. The water was quite a foot- deep in places, and while the rain lasted it rushed down the street with great force, spreading over the footpaths and ilooding a large number of cellars. Tht whole of Queen street wharf was also flooded, and the water poured over the suits The liberty men going oil to Cii-i! ienger had to wade through the water w.: !• •.heir hoots strung o\tr their siwuiUi:;-.-. The damage was comparatively siiv.h,

the rain did not last long. The chairman of the Epsom Road Board (Mr Bloomfield) referred to the statement made by Mr Hall-Jones that he was introducing 'a Bill which would place hospital board elections on the same footing as Parliamentary elections. Mr Bloomtield said he was satisfied that this was going too far, but he realised that the present method of electing members of hospital boards should be placed in the hands of rate payers. It would be unfair to local bodies if non-ratepayers were allowed to spend the money of those who paid the rates. Ii was decided to endeavor to get a confer ence of local bodies to consider the matter. Acting on medical advice, Father Hays will not. leave by the San Francisco boat on Friday as was originally intended, but will remain in New Zealand for severa l weeks for the purpose of resting. His New Zealand tour, however, closes with to-morrow night's lecture. The exhibition at the new Art Gallery opened to-night. 'Hie money for the galley (£2,500) "was obtained from ihe MacIvechnie bequest, the site costing £9OO, half of which was Government subsidy. There was a large attendance, and a record display of pictures.

INVERCARGILL. July 12. Daniel Swan was to-night committed for trial for the murder of his wife, Mary Ann | Swan, on the 28th ult. WESTPORT. July 12. Very strong dissatisfaction is expressed at Seddonville and in Wcstport at the scarcity of orders for the State coal mine. The coal miners are working a hard coal equal to, or little short of, the best coal mined in the district, and they cannot understand why so few orders are forthcoming. The soft coal previously mined is away in another part of the field altogether, and is not being worked at the present time. In three weeks I lie miners

present time. In three weeks me miners only worked four days. They propose to send a deputation to Wellington to ascertain the reason for this unsatisfactory state of affairs. BLENHEIM. July .12. A poll was taken to-day on a proposal to raise £4OOO for the erection of » town hall in Blenheim, and was carried by 304 to 221. Considerable interest was taken in the event, the old theatre, which did duty for 30 years, having been converted into business premises nearly two years ago, and the town having been without a. large public hall ever since.

PALMERSTON NORTH. July 12. The new Opera House, which lias cost about £10,500 and which is one of the largest and most up-to-date in the colonii.6, was opened by the Mayor and Mayoress to-day in the presence of about 2000 citizens, it will be used for the first time on Friday for the Orchestral Society's concert, in which Miss Amy Murphy, Messrs Fred Graham and Mnuglinn Barliett and others will participate. The concert is in aid of the funds of the hospital, and tickets have sold readily from £2 2s to £5, so that already £350 worth of seats have been booked. The coursing match here to-day was won by Panama, St. George being runner-up. N.A PIER. July 12. The eighth annual show of the Hawke's Bay Kennel and Poultry C'iub opened today. There was n very fine show of dogs and a good show of poultry and pigeons. The North Island championship for golden Wyandottes was won by E. E. Freemont. Hawera. Trophies were won as follows: Minoreas. Currie (Wellington); golden Wyandottes, A. Hiekling (Eketahuna) ; silver Wyandottes, J. A. Burtenshaw (Napier) ; white Leghorns, C. J. Stevens (Paliiatua): brown Leghorns, G. Loitch (Eskdale) ; Langshans, Mrs E. IT. Holland (Bunnvthorpe): Indian Runner ducks, S. Crowther (Napier).