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Mrs A. H. Hayes, who makes delicious cakes for the Christchurch Union, was successful at the A. and P. Show there. She gained five prizes for cakes and scones. We heartily congratulate her. BREWER’S DEI OT. The Collector of Customs Uist August approved of the site of a brewer’s depot at Matamata, but on October 10th notified them that his approval would be withdrawn The brewers sought redress in the Court. The Collector’s lawyer pointed out that the Act was for the protection of the revenue, and not for the benefit of the brewer, llis Honour reserved decision, but did not think that the Collector had the arbitrary power he claimed of revoking such authority. BRITISH WOMEN M.P.’s. We note with thankfulness that the three British women M.P.’s have been re-elected, ami at least two more are to join them, one of the newly electeed being a prominent member of the Women’s Labour Movement. The three first women M.P.’s, Astor, Mrs Wintringhani, and Mrs Phillipson, have each won the seat previously held by her husband. These ladies are called Society, Piety, and Variety. DRINK AND LAX MORALITY. When speaking at the annual meeting of the associates and friends t,*’ the St. Mary's Homes. Rev. G. Gordon Bell said our present morals were hopelessly wrong in regard to the difJ Terence in the degree of blame attached to men and women. Though the preI sente of one of these unfortunate girls would not be tolerated in a private home, a welcome place at tthe family table would he given to the man responsible for that girl’s downfall. Canon Haselden said that, in his opinion, a 'considerable amount of immorality was j to the effects of drinking. THE POLL. The figures available now from Queensland show that Continuance has a clear majority over the other two issues. So once more the cause of Reform is delayed. We can s\ mpa- * thise with our Queensland sisters in their hope deferred.