NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14832, 25 November 1913, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho illustrated pages of tlie "Weekly Press," published this morning, keep up that paper's reputation for variety and news value. The strike, the most prominent feature of the Dominion at present, is dealt with in pictures from Auckland, Westport, and Lyttelton, while pendant to them are a number of scenes of the strike in Dublin, which show the effect upon tho population, especially upon women and children. The frontispiece is truly characteristic of New Zealand as well as timely, as it shows a shearer handling a fine fleece. The Melbourne Regatta each year more nearly approaches tlie great aquatic function at Henley-on-Thames. How tho Victorians enjoy themselves is shown in four pictures which appear in tho centre opening. The visit of tho Panama-Pacific Exposition Commissioners to Now Zealand is recorded by pictures of their civic reception in Oixristchurch. Many other parts of New Zealand, as well as Gieat Britain, stipply illustrations of current happenings, tho whole forming a most interesting budget. In the literary sections, the stones are bright and up-to-date, tho world's happenings, well selected and informative articles really useful. From end to end the issue is calculated to please its readers, and to ensure a heavy sale.

The Bands and Organ Committee of the City Council proposes to have a special organ recital at 8.30 on Sunday, December 7th, the net proceeds to be expended in providing Christmas gifts for children in public institutions. In order to form a ladies' committee, a meeting will be held on Thursday next at 4 p.m. at the Council Chambers.

The, following gentlemen have expressed their willingness to act as judges at the Rose Show in the Art Gallery on Wednesday, December 3rd: —Roses, Messrs W. A. jl'. Clarkson and G. J. Macdonald; sweet peas, Mr W. Jones; pot plants, fruit, and vegetables. Mr J. T. Sinclair. The decorative sections will be judged oy tlie Ladies' Committee.

The Board of Governors of Canterbury College met yesterday afternoon. Present: —Mr J. C. Adams (chairman), Dean Harper, Dr. Lester, Messrs T. Hughes, L. B. Wood, C. H. Opie, G. Rennio, W. Izard, S. Hurst Sc-ger, T. W. Adams, and W. Brock. Apologies were received for the absence of Bjshop Julias and Messrs W. H. Montgomery and T. H. Dayey, M.P. Discussion in committee of the estimates was tho principal business transacted.

Tbe Panama Exposition Commissioners, Mr Alva Adams (chief), Major Cloman, and Messrs Stallsmith and Sevier, spent a busy day iri Wellington yesterday. In tho forenoon they called at Government House and met the Governor (Lord Liverpool) and the Minister fo Internal Affairs (Hon. F. H. D. Bell). The visitors lunched with the Prime Minister and members of Parliament at 1 o'clock. At 3 p.m. they addressed a large gathering in the Chamber of Commerce Hhll, and at 5 they took tea at Government House. Tlie Commissioners left by the Trunk express in the evening en route for Rotorua.

There was a further evidence of the return to normal at Wellington by the fine attendance and enthusiasm _at the Royal Choral Society's production of "Judas Maccab—!>is" at the Town Hall. The soloists wero Mr Reginald Gcxiud (bass), of Sydney; Mr Harry Neil (tenor), also of Sidney; Mrs Arthur Mead <6oprano), of Christchurch, and Miss Nellie Castle, contralto. "The Dominion," dealing with the four soloists at length, says: —"Mrs Arthur Mead, of Christchurch, was much tho best soloist of the quartet. She has a bright, flexible voice, which, as produced last evening, bore all the marks of culture. Her enunciation was good, and she pave life and character to the numbers that fell to her lot." "The Dominion" deals with these numbers in detail, and concludes by saying that of the best, "the solo, 'Wi.ie'Men are Flittering,' she sang very beautifully indeed." Mr Christian Hellemann was the conductor, and Mr Logan led the orchestra.

When the northern express train from Culverden drew into the Kaiapoi station on Saturday evening, there was a somewhat crowded platform. Numbers of the townspeople of that town come into the city on Saturday evenings, and at the same time there was a picnic party of the Heathcote County Council employees waiting to board the train. Suddenly there was somewhat of a commotion on tbe idea taking hold of the through passengers that they had run into the strike area. Additional colour was given to the affair by reason of the fact that the five officials had red and black rosettes. These the train passengers concluded were the lied Feds., and several who rushed to the windows enquired anxiously whether there had been a strike demonstration. The very noticeable proportion of babies and small children, and that most of the picnic people had their lunch baskets, assisted to restore confidence.

All the Canterbury trout streams were reported clear yesterday rooming.

Tho Railway District Traffic Manager wrote to the City Council last night, enquiring when Anniversary Day was to be celebrated. It was decided to reply that Tuesday, December 16th, would be the day.

Tho Canterbury- Sociotv of Arts has a very fine example of" the work oi Alfred Drury, recently elected Royal Academician, in the bust "Ago of Innocence," which was purchased by the Society at the International Exhibition. There was a good congregation last ntgut to hear the Rev. J. Flanacan in the Durham street South Mission Church. His subject was "The Many Forms of Christ." Tlie service was marked by rich spiritual fervour, and a great influence pervaded the meeting.

The mysterious painting, "The Shadow of the Cross," continues to prove a source of wonderment to all thoso who visit the studio, next Ballantyne's, in Ca-shel street. The receptions are hold by Mr Edwin Kilpatrick from 1 to 5 o'clock daily.

Tho By-laws Committee reported to tho City Council last nicht that the proposed hat pin by-law'was drafted, but was being held over for some other amendments which the Commit too proposed to ask the Council to make to tho by-law before submitting it for approval.

The Mayor, at the meeting of the City Council last nicht, mentioned that during the past week ho had accorded a civic reception to tho Panama Exposition Commissioners. It was the wish of the Commissioners that the Council should pass a motion urging the Government to be represented at tho Exposition.

The Main Trunk express was delayed last night at Penrose (says an Aticklaud message), owing to tbe carriage of a local train being derailed. Up till 11.45 p.m. the obstruction had not been removed, aud tho authorities were unable to state what damage had been done to the line. It was expected that the express would not bo delayed much after midnight.

Tho Rev. Chancellor Price, speaking at tho Barbadoes street Cathedral yesterday, said that the Oriental Bazaar in aid of the Cathedral debt fund would result in a net return of £1200. A fortnight ago they had feared that it must end in absolute failure. Never beforo had they had so many circumstances against them, but thanks to the doyotioii of all those concerned in it, they had changed what the circumstances of the time seemed to foredoom to failure into what, under those circumstances was a most remarkablo success.

Tho Mayor of Lyttelton stated at last night's meeting of the Borough Council that the community was very distressed that the industrial trouble was still unsettled. They felt that things had not improved as they might have done. He wu_ very sorry, that some oi tho waterside workers had broken their word given to him as Mayor of the town. Their action had lowered tho dignity of Lyttelton and affected its reputation detrimentally. Outsiders thought that the Council was not doing its duty in tho matter, but ho could assure them that tbo local body was doing its utmost to pacify the workers. He hoped, however, that out of the present evil would come good, and that the workers would recognise that there were better means than the striko for settling Labour troubles.

The second rehearsal of displays m connexion with this year's public schools' sports will be held .to-day, weather permitting. Squads will assemble in their positions at 1.45 p.m. If the. weather is wet, tho rehearsal will bo held on tho following day. Train arrangements have now been made to enable children to return to their homes in the country on Saturday next. The Southbridge train will leave as usual at 4.45 p.m., tho Springfield and Whitecliffs train will be delayed until 5 p.m., tho Ashburton train be delayed until 5.15 p.m., and tho North train will leave as usual at 5.20 p.m. Mr Archey, manager of tho Burnham Industrial School, has accepted, an invitation to bring the boys to the sports. It is expected that about 120 boys will make the trip. The band will also bo present. In addition to this Derry's Private Band will give selections on tho oval.

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