NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13470, 16 May 1914, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

„ Mr C. H. Poole, of Auckland who is a most efrecbive pulpit and platform speaker, will conduct the service in St. John's Church to-morrow morning jiis subject being: "An indignant Reformer." In the evening the Rev. W. Baumber's subject will be: "The) Wages of Unrighteousness." "

It is stated on good aatius-itv- (fays the "Manawatu Times") that there is great, demand for forms i>.- jiroporty holders in Palmerston borougli who .ir'o objecting to the recent Ov>venupont valuation. It is estimato.) lhal i'wJl.v 90 per cent, are lodging objocoia'is, and that exception is also soing laken by some to the limited time givou to send in objections.

The second term of the Nelson Technical College commences on Monday.

Mr. Forbes Macleod, Scottish evangelist, will conduct services to-morrow, at .Redwood's Valley School at 3 p.m., and at the Appleby school at 7 p.m.

Long White Kid Evening Gloves at Trathen's. Prices 3s lid' 4s lid, 5s lid, 75.6 d, 8s lid pair.*

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The lighter Trusty, which was .driven ashore on the Westshore beach, some weeks ago, is still high and dry, despite the fact that numerous attempts have .been made to get her off, states., the,' £Hawka's Bay Tribune." Th*^. shingle is banking up around her, and every day will make the salvage work more difficult. Several "toilers of the sea" have come forward with ideas for getting the little vessel (which is broadside on to the beach) off," but none of them have so f^v proved feasible.

The Prohibition Party intend to hold a great congress in Wellington on June 24, 25, and' 26. This congress will synchronise with the opening of Parliament. It is the intention of the party to march on Parliament at least a thousand strong. Mr. Massey, tlie Prime Minister, has already promised to receive this monster deputation on the steps of Parliament House. All the members of Parliament will be invited to attend, and Representatives of each political party will bo chosen to voice the legislative demands of the temperance party in-regard to the three-fifths handicap .and.other .matters which call for.redress, The deputation will be received at noon'on Friday, June 26, the day after Parliament opens. The chief demands will be the ' 'bare majority" and the shortening of the period between the carrying of national prohibition and the time it comes into force.

Our buyer reoontlv senfc some particularly good' value in Costumes, Goats, Waterproofs, Furs, Hats,, Dress Goods,and many other linos of seasonable drapery. Our price-si are keen for draper.y" of all kinds—-Is in oach £ cash <lisoount.—Trathon and Co.*

It is generally supposed that the katipo is the only poisonous spider in New Zealand, /But many Joubt if that is so; for since the timber of the pin us. insignis is being usod for making boxes and for building purposes a dirn'imitive specimen of the.fepecies nraneina, that is very pugnacious, has been discovered. It bites freely, and proves poisonous. It is generally •found under the bark of the trees, resents • being .'disturbed, and mtacks those who interfere with it. The spider is only about the size of ;i {2;rain. of rice, and is brown in. colour, but its bite causes great pain and somotiires leads to blood poisoning setting in. Mr F. Mack, of Leamington (near Cambridge), who. has a sawing plant and works in piuiis insignis timber, was bitten by one of these .spiders on the 4th iiist. on one of his- fingers. He has been unable to follow his "al'ing t-vor •since, and will probably bo livable to resume business for some time. Several other people arc reported to have been injured in a similar manner by spider bites, and in -ach case it was when they cutting 'timber of the kind mentioned— '.New' Zoo land Times."

At the showrooms in Hardy street Messrs. Bisley Bros, and Co. offer splendid chances to those about to furnish. There you can obtain all that is needed to make the home complete with the most modern furniture, and at ;prices that makes one buy. The stock is all new and clean, and Messrs. Bisley Bros, and Co. will appreciate a visit from you.* .

An interviewer remarked to General Sir lan Hamilton at Takapau that he was known to be opposed to compulsory military training in England, and asked whether what he had seen in 'Australia and New Zealand had in any way modified his views. To this he replied in the negative, "proceedings at the same time to make it clear that his views were determined by his appreciation of certain technical conditions in the Old Country, conditions which did, not apply here." He> then, detailed at some -length .the various considerations which led him to differ' from Lord Roberts on the subject of universal compulsory training in Great Britain. Chief among these were its probable effect on the numbers offering to recruit the British, Army and Navy, and the possibility of the supreme importance of adequate naval defence being obscured by the creation of a large semi-military body on land, and of funds being diverted to the maintenance of the latter vLich should be devoted to the strengthening of the Navy. In conclusion, however, he said: "As for your own compulsory service, the system you have applied has never before been tried anywhere in the world, and I believe it will be a big thing, but, for the reasons which I have stated, and which do not apply in these Dominions, I am not in favour of its application in England. Here your men in the country are half scldicrs, and can easily adapt themselves to the conditions of active campaigning."

It is said advantage is taken of the hop-picking season by mony people with the object of earning n liitle extra cash to help provide comforts for the family during the winter months in the way of blankets, clothing, etc. An opportunity will be given to these people to spend their hard-earned money to the best ar?vril^aa:e. and the central •public will p'~o bn able to participate. The proprietor of Lock's hi.or furnishina emporium has decided to hold a 'pccial sale, when .the whole of the immense !+-v'i( vrill he reduced in priro. The stock includes furniture, linoleums, household linens, blankets, rugs, carnets, curtains. sewins machines, niartos, organs snd everything reqxiired in the house. As onr nsnal prices are so low. +be rednotions can only he for a «hbrt.time, arid for cash. Don't miss this opporfcunite.

In view of the inclement weather yesterday, it has been decided to continue the floral bazaar being held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Wakefield, for another day. The bazaar will therefore be open for business and entertainment this afternoon and evening.

A meeting of the general committee of the Chittenden Assistance Fund is called for Monday evening nest. A full attendance is requested as it is desired that arrangements be made for closing'the fund. Several gifts have been made to-the fund, among them a wardrobe, bedstead, carved chair and table, and picture. It is intended to apply to the Minister for Internal Affairs for permission to dispose of these by means of ah art union.

The One Tree Hill Domain Board, states the "New Zealand Herald," claims that in one respect at least it is unqiue among the public bodies of New Zealand. The chairman of the board is Sir Maurice O'Rourke exSpeaker of the House of Representatives, while another member is the Hon. F. W. Lang, the present Speaker of the House. A Speaker and aif exSpeaker on one local body is thought to be unusual. "" °

An outbreak of fire occurred in the guard's van of a train between Kawakawa and Opua (Auckland* on Saturday, and the contents of the van, except the mails, were seriously damaged before the fire was extinguished. Amongst the goods destroyed was a full programme of moving picture films, valued at £400, owned by Hay wards-, Liimted.

Ladies' Sports Sets—coat and cap---in fleoey wool ; bargain price 14s 6d the set. Colours: Saxe, Navy, Brown, Grey, Tangerine.—Tratltonand Co.*

In the course of his speech at the reception of school teachers in Masterton on Monday, Mr. A. W. Hogg paid a warm tribute to the Hon J. Allen for the energy he had thrown into his work as Minister for Education, and for the vigorous measures he had taken to provide satisfactory physical training for the children. "He has," said Mr. Hogg, "exercised an exceedingly wise discretion in appointing Mr. Royd Garlick to the position he now occupies."

The old question, "When is a man drunk?" arose again in the Supreme Court at Wellington. Judge and.counsel agreed that ever y man lias, his cwn standard, but Mr Justice Fioskhig, referring to the number of drinks a r;ian might have consumed asked, "What is the meaning of' 'two or three?'" "I suppose," responded Mr..Wilford, ''that it means four or five." (Laughter.)— "Times."- : ■ =■ :;; :■

Sports Coats, with c-ap, arrived at Trathen's yesterday ; bought at a special discount, and marked at temptingly low prices—14,s 6d the set.*

Mr. R. P. Hudson will deliver an address to the supporters of the present Government at the Oddfellows' Hall, Wakefield, on Wednesday evening.

The monthly subscription meeting of the Permanent Building Society of Nelson will-bo hole! on Monday and Tuesday.

A well-known South Canterbury farmer, in conversation last Saturday with a "Timaru Herald" reporter, expressed his firm belief that bread will be a penny a loaf dearer next winter than it is' at'preserit. Asked'how he arrived at this conclusion, the farmer said it was inevitable because the high price of farm labour, and the difficulty of getting it at any price, would -cause very little wheat to.be grown next season, and the price of wheat and flour would go up accordingly.

To-day, at Trathen's, another lot of Ladies' Waterproof Hydrotite Coats about half-price —13s Gd, los 6d, 19s Gdeach.* ■

A meeting of the Wakefield branch of the New Zealand Political Reform League will be held at Wakefield on Tuesday.

The isolated position of the East Coast of the North Island (says the "Post") is exemplified during such bad weather as has prevailed Lately. Some of the bays have not been worked by Messrs. Richardson and Co.',s steamers, or any other steamers, for some considerable time, and many complaints are being made. However, the shipping company cannot be blamed if the settlers are forced to go short of fresh provisions. With the rough seas which have ruled on the coast, it has not been safe to dispatch the steamers, let alone land cargo.

Messrs. Bisley Bros, and Co. are showing a fine range of toilet sets in all the latest colourings and designs, direct from the best English potteries. These beautiful toilet sets are marked at exceptionally low prices, and will sell quickly at Bisley Bros.' furniture warehouse.*

During the coldest of the recent New York nights, when the tlioriwjmet-er hovered about zero, it was noticeable that many of the electric light signs on Broadway were partly blotted out: The illumination seemed to extinguish itself and the" come back fluttering^' after a time. In the day time workmen .climbed on the roofs, where the signs rest, but could discover nothing wrong, but at- night they again fluttered and flickered. Several workmen were then sent to investigate at night, and they found the phenomenon had been caused by hundreds of sparrows. The cold had almost frozen them, and the birds h:;d discovered the warmth of the electric light globes and had huddled round them. Their bodies blotted out the lights, nnr! their occasional movements caused the mysterious fiickerings.

The Thermometer.—At three o'Cvd this mornimr the thermometer outside this o.fiico j-fcidstored 48 degrees.

It will not be the fault of Messrs. Bisley Bros, and Co. if you are fined 40s. and costs for driving without lights, for they are selling carriage lumps from as low as 15s. per pair (complete with iron sockets), up to the best a,t 375. 6d. per pair. Be wise, and run no risks, buy your lamps now at Bisley's, Hardy street.*

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods'' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d, 2s 6d.

The fame of Moutere apple lands has spread from one end oi New Zealand to the other. Those interested should not fail to read the announcement in the advertisement columns on page 8 regarding the Ruby Bay Estate,*

Arrangements are being made for the fourth sub-division of Tasman, which is now known throughout the length and breadth of the Dominion as the leading apple-growing settlement. The remarkable wood and fruit bud growth in the numerous and extensive orchards at Tasman prove the adaptability of the land for producing ideal trees* which it is now known will bear fruit unsurpassed for quality and quantity. Intending purchasers would be well advised to inspect the new subdivision before purchasing elsewhere. Further information may be had on application to Mr. Arthur McKee, Pitt and Moore's Buildings, Trafalgar street, Nelson.*

We learn that train arrangements will shortly be msde that will allow: country residents from Tapawera downwards to spend a full business day in town and reach their homes the same evening. Friday is looked upon as the most convenient day and will probably be selected.