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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144199, 16 September 1913, Page 2

The salt-water baths are again being patronised by the regular morning bathers. This morning the temperature was well over 50 degrees. Caretaker Morris has everything in splendid order.

“Wore all your children born in wedlock?” asked a Parish Council clerk the other day of a mother who had applied for relief. “No, sir,” answered the woman; "they were a’ born in Paisley. I’ve never been near that ithor place in ma life.”

Mr. Cecil Long, A.L.C.M., L.L.0.M., who is at present pianist in the Great M’Ewc.n Company, has already won high distinction as a musician, being the proud possessor of 22 gold medals, and the King’s bronzo medal which ho won last year for the highest in music as a soloist in Australasia.

A man named Thomas Judge appeared in tho Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., on a charge of drunkenness. This being his second offence within, six months ho was fined 10s, in default 48 hours’ imprisonment j Twenty-four hours were allowed in which to pay tho fine.

A picture belonging to Mr. E. Stewart, of Kohimarama, has been sent Home for expert opinion to be passed upon it. It is a landscape, measuring 24in. by 15in., and is believed to be a Constable, ancrif so may bo worth anything from £3OOO to £IO,OOO. Mr. Stewart bought it for a nominal sum from Dr. Stopferd about two years ago. It having been reported that dry weather was being experienced in Groat Britain, which, if extensive, would materially affect the prices of Now Zealand dairy produce on the Home markets, a cablegram was sent to tho High Commissioner asking for a statement of tho position. The-following reply has been received by tho Government; “With reference to your cablegram of September 8, tho drought does not extend to the Continent. Dry weather in the United Kingdom has caused the choose output to be below the average, but hardly to tho extent anticipated. Cheoso prospects aro good.”

At the monthly meeting of the general committee of the Egmont A. and P. Association on Saturday the secretary (Mr, F. G. Troweek) stated that the president and himsoif had been approached with reference to the association purchasing the South Taranaki Winter Show property. He laid before •the meeting figures and other particulars relating to the financial position of the'company. After discussion, Mr. Hawken moved; "That the A. and P. Association at the present time is unable to consider tho proposal of acquiring tho Winter Show.” Tho mover, in speaking to tho motion, said that he had looked into tho matter pretty closely, and ps far as he could ascertain he could not see that any distinct advantage would bo gained in taking over tho Winter Show. Ho could see that there were some very great difficulties to be surmounted in taking over the concern, and probably tho greatest difficulty was in regard to finance. According to the law, the finance of agricultural and pastoral associations was restricted, and if the association took over the Winter Show property it could only bo by- the members of the association guaranteeing the whole o T tho liability. He would not mind helping in that direction if he could seo tho likelihood of any advantage to tho association. Tho Winter Show under flie present management was run as well as the A. and P. Association could run it. Mr. Hunter seconded the motion, and endorsed what Mr. Hawken had said. The motion was carried.—Star.

The Czar of Russia surprised his subjects during tho Romanoff centenary celebrations in St. Petersburg by appearing in public practically unguarded, although the great crowds which thronged the streets were known to contain anarchists anxious to take his life. “An escort of Cossack Guards, magnificent men, resplendent in bright scarlet uniforms and mounted on white chargers, ride past,” wrote a correspondent, in describing the procession. “For a moment the middle of the highway is empty. There is a low, hoarse rumbling ‘Oural’ from the crowd. Then a single horseman, unattended by any orderlies, and dressed in the uniform of a Russian Guards officer, rides slowly past. There is no Prefect of Police, as on former occasions, immediately preceding him, standing up in his carriage with his back to the horses and his eyes fixed on the crowd in preparation for any emergency. He shows no sign of nervousness. Ho pauses slightly to cross himself before a chapel in tho centre of a square.”

Sport suits are going to be “all tho rage”'this season. Tho Ivash, the great outfitters, is to tho front, as usual, with a splendid range of theso suits in all the newest colourings. They aro priced a little lower just now for the sale, so it will pay you to buy now. Prices range from 45s to 555.*

It is interesting to find that the efforts of the Dunedin Expansion League are bearing fruit in most unexpected quarters. The Otago Daily Times understands that a well-known boot and clothing factory in Dunedin has had inquiries from a firm in Constantinople for supplies of footwear, more especially for Turkish Army requirements.

"How much do you spend a week in beer?” Mr. McCarthy asked a judgment debtor at the court at Hastings. "Not more than one shilling,” came tim reply. "And how much a week do you spend on tobacco P” further inquired tlio magistrate. "One shilling,” was the answer. "Very well, then,” said Mr. McCarthy, "that’s 2s a week 3 T ou spend on luxuries, and a man whb owes money should not indulge in. luxuries.” An order was made for the payment of 2s per week. Rurally, the tendency of most people (coach proprietors excepted) seems to be to welcome the motor both for passenger and freight purposes. Marlborough talks of a fast service connecting Blenheim with Westport in Si hours, and the Wairarapa and Bush districts are looking to the motor as a means of development alternative to branch railways. Pahiatua may establish a service to the Akitio hinterland, Eketahuna proposes a similar connection with the East Coast, and Masterton lalks of a motor service to Castle Point.

A brilliant example of businesslike celerity was brought to light at the meeting of the Board of Governors of Lincoln College on Thursday. Three years ago the Education Department wrote to the director, by medium of a circular letter, asking for a description of' the college colours. A reply was sent, but since then (19X0) nothing more, was hoard about the matter until Wednesday, when a letter was received and read from tho Education Department stating that if tho college wanted to proceed with the registration of the colours a "precise” description should be forwarded, together with a bank receipt for £1! Tho board decided not to accept the offer; On Tuesday evening Mr. Isitt took occasion to recall the fact that when Mr.' Massey came into power various newspapers had said of him "that he was probably too honest to be successful as a politician.” When tho Prime Minister was speaking later, ho recalled this criticism, and said that he expected Mr. Isitt did not agree with it. ? Mr. Isitt: "I certainly do not..” "Well,” said Mr. Massey, "I can .only say this: that no newspaper has referred, or ever will refer, to tho lion, member for Christchurch. North as being too honest a man to become a successful politician.” At this there was loud laughter, while a voice cried: "He would sue it for libel.”

“I have never seen better apples and 1 have never seen better peaches than those that 1 saw in Central Otago,” declared the Prime Minister on Tuesday evening on the third reading of the Irrigation and Water Supply Bill. “What,” said a member, “better than Auckland?” “Yes,” replied Mr. Massey; “as an Aucklander I admit that the peaches grown to-day in Central 'Otago are on the average better than those grown in Auckland.” Continuing, Mr. Massey said that ho believed that fruitgrowing was going to be oncj of Now Zealand’s main industries in the future. Last year tho Dominion had sent 35,000 cases to South America, whereas in the previous year the total export was 17,000 cases. In view of that expansion the industry was worthy of every encouragement. .

The American expert brought out by the New South Wales Government to investigate methods of handling grain has declared that Australia is hopelessly antiquated in its wheat transport methods. Ho recommended bulk handling. If his advice is followed, a huge elevator will be erected at Darling Harbour Sydney, and 1000 special box trucks, capable of carrying 40 to 60 'tons of wheat, installed. At present it costs 4d a bushel to handle wheat. Tho modern system would cost }d. Such a groat saving would bo cheap at the cost of largo capital expenditure, but all that tho installation of elevators and trucks would cost would be £500,000. The saving the first year w'ould bo £437,000, while tho added value' given to the grain by tho elovatcu''system would bring that to over £500,000. Soap went up in price one halfpenny per pound in London recently in consequence of the rise in the cost of raw materials. The growth of the margarine trade has been partly responsible, too. Soapmakerfi ,use, as the basis of soap, various animal fats and vegetable oils, which are now required in increasing supplies by makers of margarine, and the greater competition has sent up the price. In order to gain now sources of supply, soapmakors have turned to tho forests of oil-bearing palms, but palm-oil is also used for the making of‘vegetable butter and other purposes, and cocoanut and palm kernel oil have doubled in price in the past ten years. Other raw materials of soap have also risen steadily in price of late years, although tho soapmakers have made no increase in price until now. Prior to a case being called for hearing in Carterton recently, counsel for defence approached the detective who had his client in custody. “1 say, Sergeant,” said ho, “can't tho prisoner •have a shave? If he goes before the court with that board, he’ll get six months’ without the option.” “Can’t help that,” replied tho Sergeant. “It is strictly against tho regulations—and besides, tho prisoner might cut ids throat.” “You lend mo a razor,” said counsel, “and I’ll shave the man myself in your presence,” Tho detcctjjvo considered a moment and then acquiesced. Calling a constable, ho told him to go and got his razor, brush, etc., and bring them to the cell. Then was seen tho unique spectacle of a constable lathering a prisoner, counsel for defence shaving his client, and a detective overseeing operations. When tho prisoner came before tho court ho looked so clean, fresh, and innocent that a soft-hear.ted Bench decided to give him “another chance.”

After an absence from the Dominion of about eight months, the Union S.S. Co.’s training ship Aparima returned to Auckland a few days ago. The Aparima, since sho was last in New Zealand, has travelled about 30,000 miles. Tho vessel has visited ports in Australia and' South Africa, and has touched at Las Palmas, Barcelona, Naples, Cardiff, and Calcutta. Tho trip from Cardiff to Calcutta was made via Suez Canal, and from Calcutta the ship went to Singapore, Samaraug, and Thursday Island. Tho object of tho company is to give tho cadets a thorough grounding in seamanship, and on the trip just concluded they nave seen a fair portion' of tho world. While at. Cardiff a wireless telegraphy apparatus was installed, and on the run homo tho senior boys have been receiving instructions in operating. Special attention is paid to physical culture, and tho appearance of tho boys on their arrival at Auckland certainly did credit to their instructor.

When it’s a matter of suits—men’s suits, boys’ suits, youths’ suits there’s no place like tho Melbourne. Elsewhere you'll not find such variety and qualities to choose from, while as to prices, well, everyone knows the Melbourne’s arc always tho lowest.*

Tho publication Medical Officer condemns the fashion of turning up the bottom of the trousers. “Wo shudder to think,” it says, “of tho accumulation of‘filth which must bo found in these receptacles, and as we believe it is the custom to have tho turn-up made as a permanent pocket, it is doubtful whether during the period, of wear any. attempt is made to get rid of tho accumulation. In the interests of hygiene we hope this prevailing fashion will bo but a short madness. u Tho question is hotly debated whether 'it is expedient or not that tho Latin alphabet should be substituted for the Japanese. There can be little doubt that the Japanese sch--..boy wastes a very considerable portion of his life in learning the thousands of characters which cor so the Chinese alphabet (which was adopted by Japan); and probably tho change is but a question of time, seeing that thpre is now in Japan an influential and energetic party which, from reasons of commercial and cultural -advantages, advocates the’speedy adoption of the Latin alphabet.

“All black” is an honourable sporting colour, and one that has held many a world’s championship. Yet one of the delegates to tho Cricket Council in Christchurch on Tuesday night suggested that the “All Black'’ cricket blazer was too funereal, and should bo replaced by “something bright and striking.” Whereupon another delegate remarked that it was preferable to a blazer like a butcher’s apron. The delegate who suggested the change found nobody to support him, another delegate remarking that “All Black” was the standard New Zealand colour in all sports. There is a px-obability of a second Bfbokland automobile racing track being laid down in England.. The English motor ear manufacturers, the majority of whom are located around Coventry. Birmingham and Wolverhampton, find that the existing track is of great value but very ' inconveniently ' situated (Brooklands. being at Weybridge, only a short run from London); consequently they want a more central track for testing purposes. It is estimated that a track like Brooklands can be erected at Dunstall Park, near Wolverhampton, for about £150,000, and a company is to be formed fgr the purpose of constructing such a track. Tho general opinion is that tho hull of tho stranded steamer, Devon is likely to stand up on the rocks for months yet. There is a slight list to port at present, and this may be .increased by heavy south-easterly weather, but the gi’eater portion of tho ship seems to bo secux : ely wedged on the rocks, and as she is a well-built and stoutlystaunchioned and plated boat all over, she should hang out many a gale yet. A suggestion has been made that she might serve a useful purpose as a beacon to warn incoming vessels to keep out of danger, and the suggestion seemed to find approval. in fair weather tho Devon xs quite habitable. There is ample store of food and drink, and the piano remains in the saloon for diversion if needed. Most men in this life are called on to play many parts, but a young man who appeared before Mr. Frazer, S,M., in Auckland the other day was some'what bewildered when charged that, “being the parent of a girl' at the industrial school, he had failed to contribute towards her support.” He explained that ho was the girl’s brother, not her “parent.” Inspector M’Grath threw some light on the position by , turning up the Industx-ial Schools Act and pointing out a section' which stated that for the purposes of the Act the term “parent” applied to and included tho father, mother, stepfather, step-' mother, , grandfather, grandmother, brother, or' sister of any child in the care of' tlxo State. Therefore by law the young man in the present case was both “parent” and brother to the girl mentioned in the information.

The Croydon magistrate who fined fonr motor-cyclists because they had no ,silencers on their machines deserves the thanks of the civilised world, says the Lyttelton Times. The most nerve-break-ing experience a man can have in this land of peace is to bo waked in what ought to be the silent watches of the night by a sound like a Maxim gun that has broken loose and cannot be stopped firing. An honest thunder-clap causes no distress and even an earthquake—if it is a mild one—can bo endured without remonstrance, but the motorcycle that races by in the front street at tho hour of 12 a.m. makes a man want to rise from his bed and reach for his gun. No doubt many a murder would be committed, but for the knowledge that before the gun could be reached the motor-cyclist would bo out of sight. "Why municipalities permit tho use of the cut-out in tho streets passes the comprehension of the sane observer. In the Old Country there is a vigorous society for the abatement of street noises, and it is high time a similar body was organised here. Its first object of attack emphatically ought to be the motor-cyclist who uses no silencer.

Mr. N. Greiner has a warning to the public on page 7 of this issue.