NEWS OP THE DAY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11508, 14 February 1903, Page 7

NEWS OP THE DAY.

T%e auction advertisements of Conway Matron and Sons, F. C. Tubart, Ingram and Co., Wright, Stephenson and Co., Taylor, Oote and Co., National Mortgage and Agency Cα., George King and Co., and Parkerson and Co. will be found on page 11 of this issue. Derrye Private Band played a very good programme of music on the Rotunda in Victoria square last night, when there was ft large attendance of the public. .At the next meeting of the delegates of £t* 'New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association a proposal will be brought up to form a Canterbury centre of the Association. ~ ' A general meeting of the members of the No. 5 Industrial Building Society of Canterbury was held last evening for the, purpose of disposing of the forty-ninth approPriatioo of £300 by ballot, which fell to the lot of ahare 14. Tfanaru anglere are now enjoying better spctft than has previously been the case this WMon. Fishing-in the Opihi on Thursday ofeht three rode secured 36 fish, the heaviest of which weighed; 16Qx Others turned «be soaks at 13£, 12*, Hi, 10, 9, 7, and 61b respectively. Both minnow and fly were **« to secure (he fisb. A meeting of members of the Seventh 2™*" Zealand Contingent wan held at the Bnxpiw Hotel last night, .to arrange for *a* celebration of Bothasberg, and for an ywl reunion of members. Messrs A. Bowaoweki, F. R. Fordham, D. McKenme, J. Biohenb, W. Andrews, O. Campbell, ***& & 'Haixrie were elected a provisional bommittee, and Mr R. Handle secretary pro tarn. It .waa derided that Bothasberg should be commemorated by * dinner, and tihet a aenend meeting of membera be farid «b the Clswndan Hotel on Wedeeedeor

r ■ ■■•-.■ -• J- 1 ■•»• >5' T Scarlet fever i> still jHevaient in Dunedin. -Nineteen boye from the Industrial School are laid up in the local fever hospital. Since the carrying' of no-license in the Asbburton electorate, come of the hotelkeepers heve had notice from certain insurance companies that their risks would be reduced. Yesterday at Lyttelton a man was arrested on a charge of stealing a watch and chain. Another man was aiso apprehended on a charge of obtaining goods on false pretences. The adjourned meeting to consider the question of holding a fleet regatta took pluce at Lyttelton last night. The Mayor (Mr Grubb") elated that a sum of £25 had been promised, which, was not considered sufficient for the purpose, arjL the pronosal was consequently abandoixd. At. a meeting held at Timaru last night, a committee waa appointed to obtain information with a view of establishing motor "bus services for Timaru and the suburbs. About a dozen business men were present, and spoke hopeMly of the prospects. Representalfonfl 'having been made by members of the legal profession to Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., with a view to having the usual Court day in Asbburton altered from Thursday to Friday, the Magistrate lias decided to'accede to the request. The change will commence on March 6th. The pennant, bowling match, Christdhurch v Canterbury, will be played today. The following are the rinks representing the Christuhurch Club:—Dr. Brittin, H. Tisch, H. J. Raphael, V- W. Paison, (skip). Dr. Thomas, W. MeDougall, S. Manning, C. Jackson (skip). 11. Strutbers, J. H. Seager, G. Larnbie, J. (J. Maddison (skip). At the Old Age Pension Court yesterday, a eon, who appeared for his mother, wae astounded to find that she had no further claim on her existing pension. The facts were that one of her eons had died leaving her v «iun of £150, which ehe promptly expended in the purchase, of a house. Buainess-like as the. transaction was, the Court regarded the investment as income, and disallowed the pension for the current year. The telephone bureau at Greenparkwas opened for publio use on Thursday. A small ceremony took place, which was attended by the locaU sdboul children and a number "of residence. Mr F. Hubbard, chairman of the Greenpark branch of the Farmers' Union, and Mr inspector of telephones, delivered addresses, after which the firet messages were sent by Greenpark'e eldest inUabitants, Messrs Stephen Kimber and Ernest H. Hudson, whose joint ages totalled nearly 180 yeare. . Mr R. Beetham, S.M., sat in judgment at the Old Age Pensions Court from 10.30 a.m. unta 4 p.m. yesterday. During that interval seven new ' application were granted in full. There were 160 renewals at, £18, three at £17, four at £16, three at £15, three at £14, three at £13, one at £12, three at £11, two at £10, three at £8, three at £7, one at £6, and one application refused. In all 196 app&catlone were granted, at a total annual cost of £3363. There will be two more heavy pension days during the presewt month, the first of -which will be tihe 18th met. The first draft of a line of sheep from the Nehon district is expected to arrive at Oulverden on March fith, where they will be submitted to public auction. Communicatdona have passed: between the President of the .Asaburton branch of the N.Z. Farmera , Union and 1 tihe gentleman acting on behuif of the syndicate of Nelson farmers who ate sending tihe cheep down, with the object of obtaining the Union's support. Our correspondent; state* that the Ashborton farmer*, while wißdng to support theproject if possible, in the majority oi cases do not favour the idea of trusting -to others to buy for them, preferring to buy at sight on their own judgment. . The heavy rain which, fell throughout the AKhburton County during the last two days ttemiporarilj retarded harvest operations, which, -were in full swing in many parts of the district. The weather, however, has now cleared up,- which will doubtless ret lieve fanners of anxiety about' their crops in stook and ready for cutting. Our Kaiapoi correspondent writes: —Yesterday's weather in the North Canterbury district, was most favourable for harvesting, and the heavy rain of tbe previous night has done no barm. In fact the farmers' turnips 'have been Very muohi benefited. The temperature yesterday was extremely high, and corn crop were ripening rapidly, and barvesting is in full operation. The prospects continue to be the best for recent yearsAt the Magistrate's Conn*) at Timaru yesterday a Pleasant Point merchant was fined £3 and coats, amounting in all to £4 13a 6d, for 'having consigned) a box of cartridges by rail from Dunedin to Timaru without first acquainting the Railway Department with toe faot that the box contained explosives. The charge was laid under the Government Railways Aot of 1900, which makes this an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years, or a fine not exceeding £50. Coun-. eel for defendant-pointed out that sportsmen are allowed to travel by rail with loose cartridges in their bags, and: urged also, in mitigation of the offence, that defendant did not know it was necessary to give notice to the Department when consigning explosives. Hμ Worship said he could not accept ignorance of the law as an excuse, us it was defendant's duty to make himself acquainted wiflh the law. * At the Lyall Mission last night there .was a good attendance, the Choral Hall being filled downstairs. The Rev. J. Lyall gave an address on "The Kingdom of Heaven," ir. its .present - aspect, baaed on the statement of Paul that the Kingdom of Heaven was righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, and the way to enter was through faith in Christ. At the afternoon meeting tbe subject was the anointing • f the Holy Spirit; there wag again a good increase in the attendance. To-morrow's meetings will be hold in Canterbury Hall, when the Rev. Lyall will address a men's meeting in the afternoon, and united meeting in the evening. On Monday evening the subject will be "Eternal Punishment." Our Dunedin correepondeat telegraphs that, about two monthe ago a girl was fined for making a false claim for enrolment under the Electoral Act, 1902. Evidence showed thai, the girl signed a declaration form after being told by the canvasser that everyone over twenty years and six months was entitled to be enrolled. Yesterday an appeal was lodged against tihe conviction on the grounds that there was no evidence to prove that the declaration was made knowingly- and wilfully as required oy the Act. Hie Honour upheld the contention. Hβ said it would of course have been competent for the Legislature to have made il an offence for any penon to make a statement which was untrue in fact, but that had not been done. It was out of the question to say that the young lady made the statement knowingly and wilfully. Ratepavets in the city are reminded that to-day is the last day for paying rates without the addition of the ten per cent. Advices'from Westport state that exceptionally Iheavy rein fell there on Thursday night, resulting in a wash-out on the railway line, which suspended the ctuef traffic for the greater part of the day. Our Dunedin correspondent telegraphs that the Temperance Reform OcxacU hae appointed Mr Whyte organAring agent for Otago and Southland. .It is they intention to push the prohibition fight to its fullest extent from now -until the next election. Arrangemente nave been made to push the bcensing campaign vigorously, end it ie intended to fight for 25 per cent, reduction. There will be a meeting of the various guilds and congregation of St. Michael and All Angels' Church on Monday next, at 8 o'clock, to t»y farewell to toe Rev. Awdry Julius, who leaves ntxt week to take up duty as Vkar »t Waikan. Mi Edmoneton will.give an addree on "Old Associatioaa," Bnsfamtad; by steiteojiticon views. Tbe Cafedoalen fiecUtor'* Pipen , Band will ««&*, and there will be ot&er

It ie stated in WeUingfcon that Dr. MoArtbur, SJI., is likely to be transferred to Hawero. A Wellington telegram states that Cabinet has decided to establish several additional District Courts, principally in the North leland. Our Wellington correspondent telegrapns: —The subsidised ■ steamer Kent, now loading in the colony for South Africa, will take away more cargo than the Sussex. She is at present at Wanganni, and tlien got* to Napier, sailing finally from here on the 23rd. At the Scottish Society, Lyttelton, on Thursday evening seven new members were elected. At the conclusion of the meeting Piper D. Walker, who has recently been murried, was presented with a very handsome overmantel. Bro. D. Jack conveyed to the recipient the heartfelt wishes of the Society for hie and his wife's future happiness. Mr Oeo. Musgrove is shortly sending a strong company to New Zealand, headed by Miss Nellie Stewart. The pieces produced will include "Sweet Neli," "Zaza," "Mice and Men," 'The Country Mouse, A Modern Magdalen," "A Royal Rival," and "The Pantomime Rehearsal." The company opens at Dunedin on April 11th. It is not generally known that the Hon. M. K. McKenzie, who is concerned in the land administration scandal in Victoria, has the misfortune to be blind, through a mishap "which befel him when experimenting with aheep-wush chemicals in his youth. ■ He, nevertheless (eaye the Australian correspondent of the Dunedin '"Star"), is one of the clearest-headed men in the Assembly, a most concise and vigorous speaker, and an able administrator. Except when being led almit the Parliamentary Buildings by his private secretary, his physical infirmity is not noticeI able, and as a politician he is remarkably well able to take care of himself. On the evening of the 30th September last, Mise Emily R. Barron, nineteen years of age, had just stepped on to the platform at the Ellerslie railway station, AuckI land, when ehe noticed an elderly man iu>med Monaghan -fall between the platform and the rails. , At the moment of his stepping out from the train it had begun to move, and this was what caused hie fallMiss Barron rushed to the spot, and, exerting all her strength, grasped the man's head, and at the "imminent risk of being drawn under the wheels herself held him an well as she could from the lines, while the train went by. The man's arm, hip, and side were badly injured, and, but for the girl's action, he would undoubtedly liuve lost his life. An application has just been received on behalf of Miss Barron for one of the Humane Society's awards in recognition of her courage. "Cylindine" Oil is whab you require for all kinds of farm machinery. It will not cloer the 'bearings- Morrow, Bassett and O». 6881 Strange's Sale is etill drawing crowds of buyers, anil the fresh attractione appear to be much appreciated. Thousands of people can now testify from personal experience that "a little money will go a long way at thia sale." 34 The management of the D.I.C. desire to express thants to "the public for the gratifying results attending the great Summer Sale, which closes at 9 o'clock to-night. To-diaiy further redactions in all departments will be made, and cat Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week, a great clearance of the remnants and odd; lengths of every kindl throughout all department* •will be effected. Special lote of most desirable and high-class goods will be put out and ticketed , at unheard of prices. D.I.C 21 Simplicity is a desirable feature. Take a complicated piece of machinery, and it takes an expert to understand, it. If you are not an expert mechanic, beware of tibe complicated, bicycle. Chocee the simplest for it is leas apt to get out of order. MaeseyHarris Bicycles are marvels of simplicity. Major Taylor rides a Massey. Depot, 148 Cashel street. 6436 Have you seen the wonderful adding machine? If mot, you should take the opportunity of doing so while you may. It is on view at the office of the Kew Century Typewriter Co., 117 Colombo street. 6635 Wanted Known—Jewellery sale, ior one month, of watches, clocks, rings, broochee, and all other classes of jewellery, cold at greatly reduced prices. K. Grieahaber, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 155 Colombo •treefe. 7463 Wardells' Himalaya tea, at Is 6d, ie a nice, rich, strong tea; if you have not tried it already, you are advieed to do a>. Sample will be cent on application. 6 How unpleasant it is when your friends call on you unexpectedly, and you have nothing really nice for afternoon tea. Carr's Wafer Biscuits are dainty and refreshing, and are the best "standby." They will keep fresh any length of time. Price Is 6d per ib. Wardelfs. 2 Fortunes are daily made by clever inventions. See handbook, now to obtain "Patent*" for inventions, free by poet from Baldwin and Rayward. - 172 Gloucester street, Christchurch. A. H. Hart, representative.—(Adrt.) 1 The crowds that continue to attend Beath's great drapery sale is a proof of its popularity. Further enormous reductions. Great sacrifices in mantles, millinery, and underclothing to-day. Cashmere costume skirts 25s for 16s lid, black jackets 22s 6d for 5s lid, three-quarter Cravenette jackets, new shapes, 35s for 23s 6d. 27s 6d capes for 6s lid, trimmed hats I4s 6d for 6s lid, French sailors 5s lid for 3s 6d; Panamas, 6s lid for Is, sailors 3o lid for Is, ctTsete, double busk, 4s 6d'for 2s 6d, woven combinations 4e lid for 2e lid, pink wool vests 1* 6d for 9dL See windows fao-day. Beath's sale. . a Our cycle repairing capacity is 30 to 60 machines daily. Wβ have the most complete manufacturing plant in Australasia, therefore we can effect the most intricate repairs faithfully and reasonably. Oates, Lowry and Co., "Zealandia" Cycle Works, Christohtiroh. • A 746 If you have the faintest suspicion that your eyes are not just right, if they bother you in any way, it'e best to have them examined at once. Do not go to the average optician or spectacle seller, for he ie unable to distinguish betwetn optical

defect* and diseases, bat consult John R. Procter, 180 High street, Christcnuroh, who will give yon a thorough examination free of'char?*. 2115 Large fortunes have been realised by lucky inventors. See handbood on 'Tatenta," free, from Baldwin and Eayward (A. H. Hart, representative), 172 Gloucester ■treet, Christchurcli.—(Advt.) 4 3,000,000 Envelopes, well assorted; 2000 reams note and letter papers, good and cheap; folio papers, every size and quality. Thousands account books, all uuem and bindings, now on sale by H. J. Wood and Co., at unpreoedentedly low prices. Office requisites and stationers' sundries, of be«t quality. Large new stock of photo, albums and photo, frames. Thousands of new books, just landed, alsq immense assortment of cheap reading. A great sale of fancy goods upstairs. Inspection invited by H. J. Wood and Co., Stationers' Hall, High street. Remember the whole ntock ie to be sold off. 2362 Largest stafi of jewellers in Christchurch at Jones and Sons'. Best workmanship, lowest prices. Trade work as usual, c.o.p. 6 Dinner and tea sets.—Fletcher Bros, have just opened up another fine assortment of dinner sets from 19e 6d upwards, tea sets from 7s 9d, bedroom sets from 13e 9d, I China cups and saucers, W. and G., 2s lid, I pink and celeste, 3 gold lines, 3s 6d, plain vhite earthenware Is 9d, all at half-dozen, Fletcher Bros., China and glassware importers, Lower High Street, ChrJtachurch. —(Advt.)