GENERAL CABLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 288, 8 May 1914, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES.

CHURCH EXTENSION. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright London, Jlay 6. The synod, at the Presbyterian Church of England passed a resolution expressing grave concern at the slackening of the work of church extension in recent years. The revenue for that purpose was gradually decreasing. FAST GERMAN CRUISER. Berlin, May 6. The small German cruiser Rostock, on her trials, attained a speed of 29.21 knots. She is thej fastest vessel in the navy, excluding destroyers. LORD'S CRICKET GROUND.

London, May 0. The centenary of the opening of Lord's cricket ground is being celebrated to-day. THE London, May 0. Mr. Harcourt, in reply to Lord A. G. Thynne, said that no telegrams were, exchanged with Sir Ellison-Macartney prior to the crisis. UNSPEAKABLE. London, May 6. In the Crossland ease the boy Garrett gave evidence that he li.nl never seen Ross. He heard Lord Alfred Douglas say that Ross had injured him and if he got witness' signature to a statement he could show it to Ross and secure a large sum. The ease was adjourned, DEATH ON THE STAGE. Fremantle, May 7. During the performance of the Drama "A Soldier's Wedding," Walter Dalglish, a well-known actor, dropped dead on the stage. The curtain was lowered and the play not proceeded with. THEFT FROM A FORTRESS.

Paris, May fi. A 'breech-block of tlie latest design for the E5 millimetre gun was stolen from the small fortress of Duiie near Dunkirk. A traveller was seen near the fortress and dacamped upon seeing officers The missing portion was found later bidden in the sand.