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NEWS OF THE DAY.

The object' to which the proceeds of next Sunday's organ recital are to be devoted—the purchase of gifts for the children in the various public institutions—is one that appeals strongly to all, and tickets are reported to be selling well. Yesterday the Acting Town Clerk received 10s towards tbe fund from Mrs JuliiUL

The Spreydon Borough Council recently wrote to the Christchurch Fire Board for terms under which it would allow the brigade to go beyond the city boundary to attend fires within the borough. The matter again came up at the Council meeting last evening, one councillor remarking: "We don't want any fire engine in the borough. We haven't any water or any fires." "I believe," he added, amidst laughter, "we have an . engine of some sort—a real good Darktown affair."

There is evidence that the fruit crop in Kaikoura this season will be a very small one (says the "Star"). In apples and pears the shortage is very noticeable, but this was, no doubt, due to a couple of heavy frost jußt when the trees were in full bloom. Stone fruit has been liable this year to the climatic conditions and to blight, and there is little prospect of the fruit yield being anything like normal or satisfactory.

Numerous small finds of ambergris have been made on the West Coast, some six miles from the borough of Dargaville, and visitors to the ocean beach, now keenly scrutinise all flotsam items. In past years there were good finds of the valuable substance in that locality, and 30 years ago stranded whale were not uncommon objects on the sea frontage. The Maoris utilise long slender spears when travelling the beach on horseback, and cleverly "spit" every article which bears any resemblance to ambergris.

The results of a Pitman's shorthand theory examination, held at Gilby's College last September, are to hand, the whole of the entrants being successful, the three first-named being placed in order of merit: —Marjorie "Young, M. Struthers, Isabella Green, Hilda Beaumont, Lily Canmchael, Claudia Cawsey, Linda Collins, Agnes Colthart, Adela Compton, Olive Eslick, Ruth Flynn, Greta Gibson, Dorothy Hurrell, Nina King, Elizabeth Macarthur, Oianah McGregor, Ida Newton-Mayes, Alice Miller, "Flora Pick,- C. Reeves, Evelyn Robinson, Gwendoline Simpson, Molly Willcox, L. Williams and Master Leslie Brain.

The following programme will be played by Dr. BradshaVr, City Organist, at the grand organ recital to be given in His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday, at 8.30 p.m. Items will also be given by the St. Albans Methodist Choir:— Organ Sonata in J? sharp minor (Op. Ill), Rheinberger; Orchestral Prelude to "LTSnfant Prodigue" (Debussy); Anthem, "Sun of my Soul" ;(Turner); Hymn, "Lead Kindly Light (by request), St. Albans Methodist Choir; (a) "In Paradisum," (b) Toccata (Dubois): Andante Solonnelle, "Evening Prayer" (Smart); (a) Hungarian Dance in G minor (No. 1) (Brahms): (b) Hungarian March, "The Rakoczy,'' arranged by Best; Anthem, "Gloiy to God," Pergulesi, St. Albans Methodist Choir; Andante Religiose, "Communion" (Od. 11l (Jules Grison); Epithalme (Bridal Chorus), Op. 58, No. 2 (Guilmant). The net proceeds of. the recital will be devoted to the purchase of Christmas gifts for children in public institutions.

Some dislocation in traffic arrangements on the Opawa-Fendalton line took place late yesterday afternoon m consequence of two cars" being derailed at Lismore Lodge corner, where permanent way repairs aro being effected. ?*he track was cleared by 5.50 p.mAt a meeting of the EUdswell Sports Club last evening it was decided to erect a substantial post and rail fence round the trotting track in the Recreation Ground, which will be a great im-pro*-*_ment on previous years. The co-- 31----mittee also decided to erect a stand where competitors and the general public will be able to tie their horses safely. Mr R. C. Webb is at present visiting England and the Continent in connexion with the proposed establishment of wood-pulp and paper-making mi;ls in New Zealand. Writing to a friend in Hokitika, he states that he expects to ieturn early next year with the results of bulk tests now being made of different species of New Zealand timber?.. From 11 o'clock yesterday morning the weather conditions in Cnristchurcu were decidedly of a wintry character, a strong southerly causing frequent heavy showers of rain to fall. In between whiles, the sun made efforts to shine. Wet weather conditions were also reported to be general over the greater part of both islands. The weather continued cold in the evening, with ram showers at intervals. A bill for £2220 4s lOd will l>e presented by the Auckland Harbour Board for dues said to be chargeable for the Vancouver mail 6teamers from the inauguration of the service in 1911. The decision to present the account follows the judgment of the Full Court of Appeal in the case Union Company v. Wellington Harbour Board in regard to dues for mail steamers.

At Queenstown yesterday, tablets in comtnemmoration of the late Captain Scott and his companions were unveiled in Queenstown Park. The idea originated a few months ago at a parade of the Queenstown Cadets, and the boys have joined whole-heartedly in oollecting funds for th© purpose (_ays a Press Association message). The tablets are placed on one majestic boulder in tho Park. There is no ornate carving upon them, but they are massive and of artistio simplicity. The committee formed to arrange a reception to his Lordship Bishop Grimes on the occasion of his return to Christchurch on December 11th, after a year's absence in Europe, met on Monday evening. The Very Rev, Dean Hills, S.M., V.G., presided, the Very Rev. Chancellor Price, Adm., being' also present. The King's Theatre has been secured for the function, and a sub-committee has in hand the arranging of a musical programme. An address of welcome will be presented to the Bishop. The Government orchard . in-ttructor (Mr W. J. Courtier) is at present engaged in inspecting the test acres which are situate at Templeton, Rolleston, Southbridge, Little River, Akaroa, Kaikoura, Burwood, Amberley, Cheviot, Oxford West, Dixon's Scrub, Rotomana, Reefton- and Gladstone. Those Mr Courtier has visited so far he reports to be doing very well, and generally speaking he found the owners taking a very keen interest in them. At the Invercargill Police Court yesterday Alfred Brooks, auctioneer, was charged with carrying on the New Zealand railways as lugsjge certain goods intended, for sale. Inspector Norwood said that passengers could carry a certain of goods as luggage at a reduced rate, provided they were for exhibition only. . The defendant carried two cases and a package from Christchm-ch, and when brought to Invercargill the goods were taken out and sold by public auction. Defendant, by exposing them for sale, had committed a breach of the Act.; The Department pressed- for a heavy penalty,as such cases were extremely nard to detect. A fino of £2 was imposed. Some person dropped a number of matches on the South road. New Plymouth, on Tuesday, and the happening subsequently caused the destruction of a motor-car belonging to Mr R. Whale* (telegraphs our correspondent). He w»a urivihjj it home at night, when he noticed that his supply of benzine was defective. Thinking that the benzine pipe was blocked, he removed it for inspection, and a quantity of benzine escaped on t6 the road. He turned off the tap, and as he was bending over the pipe, his foot slipped, and the light of a match flared up. Instantly the benzine on the road caught, fire, and in a few moments the car, or the best part of it, went up in smoke and flame. A number of other matches were found on the road close by/ and it is evident that one of them was ignited by the friction of the motorist's boot when he slipped. The following resolutions were carried at a meeting of the Addington Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants last evening:— (1) "That this branch is of opinion that the .* suspension of 0. L. Beary, with the consequent loss of pay amounting to £4 18s, was a punishment altogether unwarranted and without precedent in the Service. We are of opinion that in connexion with this case the Locomotive Engineer exceeded his duty in suspending Beary instead ot reporting the tacts to the general manager, and awaiting his instructions.-*' (2) "Seeing that the Classification Act provides tnat employees who are fined over £2 have the right of appeal, this branch is of opinion that when an employee is suspended with loss of wageß amounting to over £2 he should also have the right of appeal, otherwise a way is opened to officers to defeat the clearly-expressed intention of Parliament by punisiung employees by suspension only." At a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Association held at Wellington, a letter was read from the Premier stating that he was having preliminary enquiries made from the Government Agent at Buenos Ay res, and that on receipt of his report it would be con-iuered whether circumstances warranted sending; a special commissioner to South Ameica. Hope was expressed that produces and others would co-operate with the Government in making a worthy exhibit at the Panama-Paci_o Exposition. It was resolved that a deputation should wait on the Bon. W. IT. Massey and obtain a definite reply concerning the position regarding the orchard tax, and whether, the Fruitgrowers' Associations are unanimous. In the event of a favourable reply, a canvass will be made by Messrs Hudson and AUport (Marlborough and Nelson districts), Aroher (Canterbury and Central Otago), Martell and Robertson (Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay). The "tired feeling" of a Waitotara mailman yesterday morning may lead to trouble (telegraphs our waverley correspondent). It is his duty wnen the south-bound express train reaches Waitotara, to. safely place the mail bags in the travelling postal ran. He was standing on the platform 'as the • mail train passed, out to avoid walking down to the mail van when the train pulled up, a distance of about ten or fifteen yards, he essayed to throw the mail into the open door of the van as it passed. Unfortunately, lie miscalculated the speed, and the big bag (truck the aide of the van and rolled under the wheels of the next carriage. It acted as a kind of brake until the train was pulled up. When released the bag was a perfect wreck, boots and other parcels, and some apparently valuable Christmas presents for the south, were cut up very badly, whilst several letters were also destroyed. The mishap could have been avoided had'the mailman not triod to curtail his little walk to the van immediately behind the engines.

I The river report yesterday morning was:—Waimakariri (both branches), Kakaia Rangitata, and Waitaki, clear; Opibi, fishable. The arrangements for tho observance of December 14th as Bible in State "Schools League Sunday are proving encouraging to its promoters. Even *h° strike has not succeeded in overshadowing it, as is gathered from communications which have been received indicating that it will be observed throughout the whole Dominion. The | Anj*_l*can Bishops havo issued .a_pastocal letter urging the observance of tho Sunday, and the President of the 'Methodist Conference, a committee of Presbyterian ministers, and the Commissioner of the Salvation Army, have issued letters addressed to their'respeotive denominations urging the joint j observance. There are instances of I individual congregations of other deno- ! minations also co-operating. The in- j tention is to emphasise the religions j aspect of _the movement, and to mnk© tho occasion one of intercession on behalf of the Bible in State Schools l>n<»uft Movement. Tn some places united services of the different Churches concerned are being held in the afternoon. Mrs Rollcsten, specialist in Hair and Faco Treatments, and Electrolysis, Qualified London, Paris, and U.S.A., highest medical references, hnirwork of every description, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral square, Christchurch, also at Wellington. Motor Accessories. —Lycett Belts, 3-inch, 13s, {-inch, 15s, 1-inch, 17s 6d; Hutchinson Heavy Tyres, 37s 6d; Assorted spares kent, also best quality repairs, at J. H. Suckling and CoGarage, 117 Worcester street. C Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A., London, Expert Optician (near Ivincaid's). Accurate Sight-testing and Spcctaclofitting. Repairs to Frames and broken Lenses matched. Charges moderate. 8 W*ork good, charges reasonable, timo taken the shortest possible. That's the kind of service you get when you employ us. We forward parcels, move furniture, pass ontrios, provide storage. The N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 6 How to be happy, though hot. Add water to a littlo of Thomson's Raspberry Vinegar, and you'll have the finest dniiK" imagtnaDle. Thomson's Raspberry Vinegar ia pure, wholesome. Only tho purest of raspberry fruit used. No adulteration. All grocers. Ford and Mirams, agents. 3 Your Eyes—A new discovery for removing Cataracts, Films, White Specks, etc., without operations. Bend for particulars and testimonials, free. E. W. Hall, Herbalist, 117 Armagh street. City. i On few subjects are there bo many popular delusions as in regard to the eyesight, and the results are often serious. The defect which is by.far most general comes with advancing years. Although the sight may remain perfectly good for distance, yet the eye cannot accommodate itself to near objects, consequently glasses are needed. Consult John R. Procter, Oculist's Optician, 200 High street, Christchurch. 6 It you want your electric light, lift, motor, bells, or telephones properly and promptly attended tb, ring up Turnbuii and Jones. Telephones 421 and 3370. 1

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Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14840, 4 December 1913, Page 6

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NEWS OF THE DAY. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14840, 4 December 1913, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14840, 4 December 1913, Page 6

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