NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14838, 2 December 1913, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The river report yesterday morning was:—Wairaakariri (both branches), Rakaia, and Rangitata, clear j Wai-'tak-j discoloured.

There has been no lack of excitement all over tho Dominion during the past .week. Tho illustrated pages of the "Weekly Press'- published this morning contain a fine record of the principal events of tho week. The opening of tho Port of Lyttelton, after its blockade by the strikers, W as accomplished in a masterly aud peaceful maimer. The "Weekly Press" photographer was on the spot, and secured a fine set of photographs, which cover all the events, from the arrival of the first section o: the "specials" until they wero in possession of tho wharves,'and work was proceeding peaceiullv, and unloaded cargo was" in tho trucks. There are two fine pictures showing the -'specials" on the march through Christchurch, also scenes on tho wharves at Wellington and Dunedin. The Timaru Races have a full page allotted them, and other New Zealand subjects are successfully treated. Lady readers will bo pleased with tho pictures of tho latest Royal wedding, and tho world's happenings aro shown in pictures of tho terrible Volturno disaster, tho Dublin strike, the Welsh mine calamity, and the launch of the now British battleship Queen Elizabeth. Tho literary sections are all full of excellent reading matter. There aro bright, snappy stories, records of world's hnppenings, and expert articles on farming and racing. Altogether tho issue is a groat ono, and will find a host of supporters.

The 6.46 a.m. trip from Coronation street was not run yesterday, owing to tho out-bound tramcar from the Square being unable to get over tho railway crossing at Antigua street, duo to a temporary blockage.

It is anticipated that the rose show to be held in the Art Gallery to-morrow wiH_ be ono of the best yet held in Christchurch. Tho roses are of a high, standard this year, and there are large entries in nearly all the classes. Swoet peas will be an attnetivo feature of the show, for many of the leading new varieties from the Old Country will be magnificently shown, and will prove an object-lesson to the thousands who grow this popular flower. The show will bo open from 1.30 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.

_At a meeting of the Council of tho North Canterbury Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association hold yesterday, it was decided to hold the annual sports and displays on Saturday, February 21st. It was found impossible to fix a date this month, owing to the Rose Carnival and other gatherings, and the meeting had to bo held over until next year. All entries that have been received will hold good until that date.

At a banquet last night, the Governor, visiting Parliamentarians, mayors, representatives of local bodies, and the Panama Exposition Commissioners were entertained by the City Council (says a Press Association message from Auckland). The proceedings were of the most cordial description, and excellent speeches were mado by the Governor, the Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, the Mayors of Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington, and by Governor Alva Adams, Panama Commissioner, and others.

"The three most remarkable things I 6aw," said Mr E. R. Davis, who "returned to Auckland on Tuesday from a trip to the Old Country, * "wero Pegoud's looping-tlie-loop feat in an aeroplane, tho Woolworth building of sixty-one storeys in New York, and the crowd of 350.000 which attended the last English Derby at Epsom." As illustrating the huge size of the Derby crowd, Mr Davis remarked that he had no knowledge of tho suffragettes' attempt to stop the King's horse. Anmer, until ho saw a picture of it at a moving picture theatre that evening.

Our Taumarunui correspondent telegraphs that the family of Mr J. Miller, of Kakahi, had a marvellous escape a few days ago. During a severe thunderstorm a flash of lightning came down the chimney into the kitchen. Mrs Miller and her two stepsons, Barney and Harry Thompson, were in the room at the time. Tho lightning scarred the cheek of one of the boys, aged 11; from ear to chin, and knocked the other, aged 12, under the table, rendering him unconscious. Mrs Miller was twisted round violently. A pig standing in front of tho houso was killed, as tho lightning flashed out of tho door.

Recent acquisitions by the Christchurch Museum are Masonic objects in use in 1800. They consist of an apron, royal arch, travelling certificates, and wallet. They are said to bo tho first brought to Now Zealand. They were presented by Captain John Kemp, R.A. Other acquisitions are some old English snuff boxes presented by Mrs Anne May, a French snuff box presented by Miss Anne May, a whale's tooth (inscribed) presented by Mrs Anno May, and an original copy of "The Times" of October __ 3rd, 1798, conveying an account of Nelson's victory at the Nile, presented by Mr J. J. Tacon.

In future when a Territorial claims exemption on the grounds of medical unfitness, he is to do examined by an officer of tho Now Zealand Medical Corps, who will state definitely to which category the man belongs: (a) Temporarily medically, unfit; (b) fit for training in general training section only -, (c) permanently unfit. In the case of (a) the man will bo granted leavo from drills, etc., for tho period ordered by the medical officer. If, at the end of that time he still claims to be unfit, a further examination will take place. In tho case of (b) the man will be transferred to the general training section. In the caso of (c) the man is to be discharged forthwith.

A correspondent himself "Maya" writes referring to a picture being exhibited in Christchurch: —"If I am correct, a-very simple experiment will render the . 'vision' of tho Shadow of tho Cross impossible, and I venture to ask the exhibitor whether he will consent to such an experiment being publicly made by myself and two wellknown citizens of Christchurch, on any afternoon during tho stay of the picture in this city. If he objects, I will explain to your readers how very easily such a vision could be 'faked/ and I will leavo them to make their choice between what seems to be a very simple trick, and what is represented to be the manifestation of a miracle. The exhibitor doe 3 not make use of the term 'miracle,' but he states that the appearance is an illusion which ho cannot explain. I am pTer-nrod to show that it is an illusion which can be explained. "

At tho quarterly meeting of tho Palmerston North Licensing Committee, held yesterday, Mr Cooper, on behalf of the owners of the Phoenix Hotel, made application that tho order to rebuild bo held over until after tho present tenant's lease was up. There was a chance, Mr Cooper explained, that before tho next licensing election the "majority" vote would lie considerably reduced and probably prohibition carried. His clients had no desire to shirk their responsibilities, but they did not want to put up a building costing three or four thousand pounds and then havo to close within a year because of prohibition being carried. Thov were quite willing, however, to put the present building in thorough repair, and also to put up a new building when the matter of continuance was assured. The present tenant's lease would bo up in March of 1915, a month after the next election. The Committee retired to consider the request, and resolved as follows:—"That the application for tbe extension of time for re-building be considered at tho March meeting of the Committeo in 1914. In the meantime plans for a building to be erected in the event of continuance being carried in 1914 must be submittpd. If these are anproved. the resolution to rebuild before June. 1914, will,be rescinded. The wishes cf the police as to'the urgently roquncd repairs are to be complied with in the meantime."

At the annual meeting of the Eyro Lounty Council yesterday.. Mr R. -.vans was re-elected chairman.

The Christchurch Garrison Military Display at King Edward Barrack, opens at 7.30 this evening.

At the Police Court at Onmaru yesterday, on a charge of deliberately "set__J n P firo to tho houso of his employer, G. Preston, Alfred W. Aldred was* remanded till Wednesday. Several caste of fishes have been sent by Mr E. R. Wait*, curator of the Christchurch Museum, to the Auckland Exhibition, at the request of Mr L. F. Ayson, Chief Inspector of Fisheries. Amongst tho casts aro those of tho qntnnat, the Pacific salmon introduced into New Zealand. The Wanganui General Labourers' Union has nominated Mr J. A. McCullough for re-election as tho employee. * .iopresontaiive on the Arbitration Court, and Mr E. J. Howard (Christchurch) as deputy representative, 'ihe Wanganui Gas Stokers nominations aro Mr J. A. McCullough, with Mr E. J. Carey (Wellington) as deputy. Tho Wellington Chamber of Commerce yesterday adopted a resolution expressing the opinion that the first report of the Public Service Commissioner is of great valno, and if the reforms therein proposed are given effect to and the Public Service reorganised as suggcrsfed, g-eat benefits will be conferred on tho commercial community of the Dominion. This month's issue of the "Triad" contains, among other items of interest, the fourth of a series of studies of the work of French novelists, critiques of Gonoe and the Butt-Rum ford concerts, "A Judge and a Cartoon" — comment on a recent Auckland case— a further instalment of "Things Visible." and some verso. The art supplement which accompanies the number contains twelve reproductions of wellknown painting.

Entrios for tho Domain Rose Carnival close with the secretary (Mr C. W. Hervey) to-morrow at 5 p.m. The Schedule Committee of the carnival have added tho following extra classir> in tho sweet _ea eection:—Amateurs' class: (82a) Eighteen distinct varieties of sweet peas, six spikes in vase, first prize £1 10s, second prize £1; (S3a) Three t'istinct varieties of sweet pea - -, sis spikes in vase (open to novices only, a novice l>eing ono who has not won a first

Father Christmas is Coming.—AH the boys and girls, young and old, will bo delighted to loam that Father Christmas has arranged to come to Christchurch on Wednesday next. He will leave the railway station at 2.39 p.m.,----and after traversing tho city in his carriage, drawn by four grey horses, will arrive at the D.I.C. at 3 o'clock, and hold daily leveos till Christmas Eve. Everyone invited to take part in the general welcome. 6 Motor Accessories- —Lycott Belts, 3-inch, 13s, '-inch, 15s, 1-inch, 17s 61; Hutchinson Heavy Tyres, 37s 6d; Assorted spares kept, also best quality repairs, 'at J. H. Suckling ana Co., Garage, 117 Worcester street. 6

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