NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14837, 1 December 1913, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho transformation of Lyttelton from an almost deserted port to ono of renewed activity and life provides tho chief illustrations'in the approaching issue of our contemporary "Tho Weekly Press." Tho steps that wero taken to counteract the effects of tho Btriko have been . reported from day to day,' and the result which was brought about at Lyttelton is evidenced by tho telling engravings of tho scenes since tho first appearance of the special constables to the time when the arbitrationists were in full swing, unloading and loading vessels that had been held up. The vicinity of the wharves has quite an unusual appearance with lines of horses picketed on tho railway lines and mounted "specials" moving from place to place "Specials" also marched through Christchurch ready for emergency and pictures ar© given of them. The trouble in Dunedin demanded special precautions, and some of the scenes that occurred there are reproduced, as are others from Wellington, where conditions have almost reached the normal. Other local affairs of special interest' are the races at Timaru, the laying of tho foundation stone of the hospital extension, and the Lyttelton by-election. Illustrations relative to all these are Eublished. The last mail from the Old and brought photographs of many interesting as well as tragic subjects, and from them "The Weekly Press" has selected those dealing with the Volturno fire, the Welsh mining disaster and the Dublin strike, the launching of the Queen Elizabeth, the first big warship to bo dependent on oil fuel and to carry 15in. guns, and the marriage of the Duchess of Fife, so that on every side "The Weekly Press" is again a desirable paper to secure.

The new Anglican Church aVCobden opened on Sunday with a service conducted by Archdeacon York, who also celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his minaitry in Groymouth. His parishioners "had desired to ,mark his long and faithful services by a presentation, but at his own request decided instead to make a big effort to open the Cobden Church free of debt. The response ' was very liberal. Tho popular archdeacon will be entertained at *a conversazione on Wednesday next. The Rev. A. Mitchell, Ca .tain-Chap-lain, conducted services yesterday m tho Kaiapoi Military Cadets' encampment. His address was based on Prov. xx, 29: "The glory of young men is their strength." He counselled his hearers to pursue tho physical training of the body and the culture of the mind, to avoid the evils resulting from mental and bodily weakness. All the officers were present, with some visiting officers, and a large number of ladies and other visitors. The band played the hymns and also gave an open air recital. Referring to the naval policy of the Dominion in the course of his. response to the toast of "The Navy" at the Caledonian Society's gathering on Saturday night, Mr J. J. DougalT, president of the Canterbury branch of tho Navy League, said that he believed that tho people of New Zealand would endorse the idea. ..hat the Dominion should not be satisfied with mere money gifts, but would do what men should do—provido muscle as well as money. They might differ on many points, but throughout the Empire Britishers were absolutely unanimous that whatever else is done, the British Navy should bo the one standard regarding which there coold be no argument whatever.

Major D. Macbean Stewart, in the course of his response on behalf of the Territorials to the toast of '"The Army, Navy, and Territorials" at the Caledonian Society's St. Andrew's 2>ay dinner on Saturday night, remarked that tho people of. the Dominion did not worry themselves enough about the efficiency of the defence forces, and were inclined to bo over-sanguine. Whilst in those comprising the Territorials they had the best material, there *v(-s not the best of public spirit and enthusiasm shown. , This was due, he surmised, to the absence of a clearly defined public opinion on the subject. Tho anti-militarist went to a great deal of trouble attending meetings and writing to the papers, whilst the other fellow, who believed in the scheme, and who was in the majority, did not do 60 much to show }__, interest in it.

To-day being tho anniversary of tho birthday of Queen Alexandra, H.M.S, lyramus will dress ship at 8 a.m., and at noon wfll fi ro a saluto in accordance with naval custom. Tho vital statistics for Ashburton for Is ovember were: Births. 1.; deaths.. 8; man-ages, 4, The figures for November, 1912, wero t—Births, 17; deaths, 11; marriages 7. Tho Canterbury Petroleum Prospecting Company havo chosen a site on Jlr J. fc_ni)gfeUow's farm, close to tho Chertsey Railway Station, on which to commence boring operations for oil at an early date. The following are tho vital statistics for the month of November, 1915 the figures for the corresponding period last year being shown in parentheses :—- Births, not including still-births, 21. (222); deaths, 64 (93); marriage notices, 71 (_?); marriages in office, 14 (14). Joseph Davis, who told a sensationrtl story that he had saved tho Main Trunk express by kicking gelignite off the rails, was charged at the Auckland Police Court on Saturday with placed the explosive there himself (s ~. a Pross Association' message}. Fe pleaded guilty and was committed for trial. Owing to tho inclement weather on Saturday morning it was round necessary to postpone tho children's sports which were to have been held at Lancaster Park. A special meeting of the Council of the North Canterbury Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association will bo held this afternoon in tho Normal School, to decide when they shall bo held.

Thero was a muster of 60 of the D. Company, and 30 members of the C Company of the 13th Regiment at Rangiora on Saturday, under Captain J. L. Conlan. The work done was an attack on' defences after which the earlier stages of the musketry and firing wero carried out. Captain Wheeler,, of the permanent staff, was present. The afternoon closed with company drill.. The Canterbury Horticultural Society's Annual Rose Show will be held in the Art Gallery on Wednesday next. From present appearances the date will catch tho roses in tho nick of time, and as the season has been a very favourable one the flowers promise to be of a very high standard. Tho sweet peas have come on well,of lato. and already large entries of these havo come to hand.

As three weeks were allotted to Christchurch in tho New Zealand tour of'the mysterious picture, "The Shadow of the Cross," Mr Edwin l.ilpatrick announces that the season will close on Saturday next, in order that tho picture may be taken to Auckland for a short season. The interest evidenced in the painting hero still' continues, and throughout Saturday afternoon great crowds of visitors attended. Mr Kilpatrick will hold continuous receptions to-day from 1 to 5 o'clock.

At tho sitting ■of the Magistrate's Court on Saturday morning, beforo Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., Edgar A. S. ' Fnirbrass was ordered to pay J.. H. Pugh (Mr Salter) £2 18s forthwith, in default 48 hours', imprisonment. No order wjts made against J. Ross in respect to x a claim of £4 4s lld made against him by Bing, Harris and Co. (Mr F. Wilding, jnrj. W, G. H. Jones-was ordered to pay Guillermo and Co. (Mr T. H, Williams) £2 7s 2d, in default 48 hours* imprisonment. , The Christchurch Domain Rose Carnival, which takes place at the Gardens on Saturday next, promises t° be a great success. Tho sale of free-trip tickets is . reported to be going on briskly, arid all the arrangements for the various stalls on the-day of the carnival aro well in" hand. Reports from tho head gardener ' (Mr Young) aro that the Rpsery, which,alono.is . a sight worth seeing, will be at. its best next Saturday. The "by assisting the Rose Carnival, will help to improve their own property,' . At tho meeting on Saturday of tho Ashburton branch of tho _.ew"i ; Zoaland Farmers' Union, Mr Leadley referred to what ihe characterised as a wicked wast, of .time and public money which had been doing on in Parliament during tho past two or threo weeks, and to tho manner in which public business had been obstractod by a' certain section, and ho thought tho meeting would be wit_in-ita rights in protesting against the manner in 'which business had been transacted. Other members expressed their disapproval of what had been taking place in the House, but thought the meeting would not be tviso in passing any resolution of protest. They were not a political organisation, and if they passed a motion it might bo misunderstood.

A case of more than ordinary interest is to bo commenced at tho Supreme Court in Christchurch this : morning, when the Official Assignee at Timaru will endeavour to upset the sale mado by Walter Shaw (on behalf of'himself and Mr S. Trevurza) to the Timaru Property Company, in December last. The sale was one of the largest of its kind ever mado in Timaru, involving, as it did, between £40,000 and £.0,000. Assignee has been advised that if tho ealo can bo upset there will probably bo a substantial dividend for the creditors and the Shaw estate. Shaw will be tho. princinal witness for the Assignee. Mr C. P. Skerrctt, X.C, with him Sir W. D. Campbell, of Timaru, •will appear for tho Property Company: Mr J. H. Hosking. E..C.. for Mr S. Trevurza; and Mr Myers, with him Mr W. E. Kinnerney and Mr Weston, for the Assignee.. There aro nineteen witnesses in the case.

A Press Association message from Auckland says that at a largely attended meeting of the local branch of the Post and Telegraph Officers' Association, the following resolution was framed:—"That this branch, whilst recognising tho soundness of the principle underlying tho motion as put forward, and appreciating the stand taken by tho Conference, is of opinion that the motion as put before tho Commissioners be withdrawn, and the following sub-stituted:—-"That the Conference of the Post and Telegraph Officers' Association is of opinion that tho duties and responsibilities of officers in tho Post and Telegraph Department have not been sufficiently appreciated "by the Commissioners. In view, of the intimate touch of these departments with the general public, and the multifarious duties involved, as well as the general irregularity cf hours, tho Conference expresses tho opinion" that the allotment of salaries to tho various positions is generally on too low a _cale."

We are credibly informed that despite the unsettled conditions ruling, xhe big .Sale of Drapery and Clothing organised by Messrs Armstrong and Co., Ltd., has been phenomenally successful. Tho power of low prices for good goods—cheapness, in a word—is really wonderful. 1 Motor Accessories. —Lycett Belts, 2-inch, 13s, {-inch, 15s, 1-inch, 17s 6d • Hutchinson Heavy Tyres, 37s 6d; Assorted spares kept, also best Quality repairs, at J. H. Suckling and Co., Garage, 117 Worcester street. 6 Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A., London, Expert Optician (near Kincaid's). Accurate Sight-testing and Spectaclefitting, Repairs to Frames and broken Lenses matched. Charges moderate. 8 Some special • lines arranged for this week of Messrs Armstrong's Extension Sale are Cotton Dress Good* in infinite variety, at 4id yard. Onepiece Washing -lobes 1& 6d, Sample bust, Coats fe lld, Ladies' Tnmmed Hats 8s lld. *

On.few subjects ara there so «a» x popular delusions as in regard to *K» eyesight, and tho results are ofam' serious. Tho defect which is by JS*. most general comes with advanc___'" years. Although the sig,ht maylr*.mani perfectly good for distance, j&; tho eye cannot accommodate itself Cj* near object.**, consequently glasses «." needed. Consult, John R. Procter Oculist's Optician, 200 High str««. ' Christ.lmieh. ** W _ wish to thank all those who -to largely patronised us oa Friday night' last, at our big boot sale. We pogj. tiyely had to turn away custoraexv £7.1 pounds boots bought from Lo-rej-Hish street shop, onposite Armstrong", being the. great draw. Stewart Robin--son, Cashel street. g Work good, charges reasonable, tin.* taken the shortest possible. That's t» kind of 6-i-vico you got when yon employ us. Wo forward parcels, furniture, pass entries, provido stora«_» The N.Z. Express Co., Ltd.- **g Dr. Van Slvke, Specialist, Eve, Throat, and K'ose, has removed to tl» Dominion Buildings, opposite Square and Broadway's. Telephotio 744. g Nothing is utilised in manufacturing Thomson's Lemon Syrup which dow not come up to tho highest standard of purity. It is pure, wholesome syrup, far above the ordinary. f ar : quality. Makes healthful, refreshing drinks at smallest cost.. All gr_c_». ; Ford and Miranis, agents. ' ■ g Only thoso who have been cored ksa_» tho joy of feeling wdl again after being tortured by rheumatism. "Whit a reliof to feel no pain! What a _q». fort to havo sound sleep. All j&imi m_tic sufferers may experience happy.state, no matter how lota theyhave suffered. Rheuninlinc-Oxygena-'trtß accomplish it. Hundreds of cases c_r«p Shoals of . grateful letters received. Particulars from Dominion Rhennurtte Cure Syndicate, St. Kilda, _--n.a_ni_..s Shearers should not fail to inspect onr stocks of T.U.S. sheep shears. h& hollow ground and double ho&ov E round, also special stones and etoFwil' ewis and Anderson, 112 Ca__«i street W. ■ ■ "Gentle and beneficent as a Snn__»; Shower."—-The "Daisy" Garden Sprajv as supplied by us to the Domain Gar. dens, Christchurch and A_ibnri__. Simple and efficient. Hastie, Bull «*_ Pickering,- opposite Ballantyn... .?§