GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14978, 21 May 1914, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The San Francisco mail steamer Tahiti arrived in Wellington harbour at 11.45 last night. Her mails will reach Christchurch to-morrow morning.

In connexion with tho fund that is being raised for tho purpose of erecting open-air homes for children, the general canvas of the city.and suburbs will commence to-morrow morning.

The Chief Postmaster'states, in reference to tho Id rate of postage on accounts, etc., that tho following is tho outside boundary of tho Christchurch delivery:—Hocm Hay road to Cashmere, to Cashmere Hills, to Hillsborougb, to Heathcote Valley, to Bromley, to New Brighton, to Marshland, to Belfast, to Harewood road, to Russley road, to Hornby, to Islington, to Tompleton, to Sockburn, to Middle Lincoln road, to Steel's road, and to Hoon Hay road.

A refrigerating plant is to bo added to the equipment in the Engineering School at Canterbury College. The plant is similar to the one recenly set up in the Hong Kong University, and consists of a single acting vertical type ammonia (N.H. 3) machine. It is one of J. and E. Hall's refrigerators, and lias been specially designed for experimental purposes. Its ice-making capacity averages 15 hundredweight in 24 hours, and it is of sufficient capacity to deal with a cold chamber of 1200 cubic feet internal capacity. A 5-h.p. electric motor is sufficient to drive the whole plant. The capacity of the ice tank is about 5 cwt.

A start was made yesterday morning with the operations which are designed to result in tho total destruction of the remains of the steamer I>evon 3 at Pencarrow Head (says a Wellington telegram). A squad of fifty members of tho R.N.Z.A., under Lieutenant Thring, w?nt out to Fort Dorset and fired seven rounds from the 6in mark VII. guns, with armour-piercing and lyddite shells. The operations were witness by Colonel Johnston (Director of Ordrance) and Major Hume, from the Janie »Soddon. It is reported that tho ar-mour-piercing shells did not find enough resistance to cause them to explode, and went right through the vessel, but the lyddite shells proved much moro effective, ,the bridge and funnel suffering considerably. The range was something over 4000 yards. In connexion with the death of Mr Percie H. Kelly, managing director of Richardson and Co., and the Reform candidate for tho Napier scat, the "Hawke's I!av Herald" states that on Wednesday or" Thursday of last week he was shaved by his barber and shortly afterwards suffered from a swollen face. On Saturday this was better, but on Sunday there were signs of pam, and he had a restless night. There was no. thing to excite apprehension m his condition during Monday, but in the even--1 ing he became rapidly worse and died from acute blood-poisoning shortly, before 1 o'clock on Tuesday morning. The "Herald" adds that ,n addition to his i business qualities, Mr Kelly■ «ac a good sport, and gained representative "honours in football and rowing. He wa* n man who had no.enemies andl gained held an important position.

Mrs Rutledee has contributed £2 to the Coal and Blanket Fund. On his own potition, William Cook, basketmaker, Christchurch, was yesterday adjudged a bankrupt. Philip Metz was granted a renewal of his pawnbroker's licenso at the, Magistrate s Court yesterday. The Christchurch Sawn Dog Trials will commence at tb© usual grounds, Cashmere Hills to-day, and will be continued to-morrow and Saturday.

The Private bequests ot the late Mrs Townend are not available for publication, but it is alleged that the principal beneficiary is a. cousin of'testatrix, residing in'tho Isle of Man. A meetmg of tho creditors of Mwin James' Mansfield, fruiterer, Oashel street, Christohurch, will be hold at tno Official Assignee's office at 11 a.m. on Friday, 2l'nd iust. On Monday a fine of £2 was imposed on Sydney Herbert Sapsford lor failing to attend tho Supreme Court as a juryman. The fine was imposed o w j n % \° a misunderstanding, as Mr Sapsford is accountant in tho Lands and Survoy Department, and, as a Civil servant, is exempt.

A boy of fifteen years, who rode a bicycle at night without a light, come before Mr H. W. Bishop. S.M., in tho Juvenile Court ycsteidoy. "I see a lot of you young follows riding about the streets as. if you own them." said the Magistrate. "However, I'll^ convict and discharge you this time."

Passengers arriving by tho ferry steamer yesterday morning were too late to connect with the first express for Duncdin, the Maori not reaching Lyttelton until 7.35 a.m. Heavy seas have been running in the Straits during the past few days, and to this is due the vessel's late arrival. An Auckland telegram states that the condition of Evelyn Tynan, whose father is in custody on a charge of attempting to murder hv, was slight'y improved last night, though she was still in a very low condition. The wounds in the child's neck do not extend to any of tho vital blood-vessels, and there is some hope that sho will recover.

Nominations of candidates for five seats on the Board of Governors of Canterbury College wili close at noon on Monday next, and an election, if necessary, will be held on the following Monday. The vacancies to be filled arc two members nominated by the graduates, ono -by the teachers, ouo by the School

Committees, and one by the Cantorbury members of Parliament. One member will also be appointed by his Excellency tho Governor.

In tho list of special prizes published on Monday morning in connexion with the Competitions, the following wero inadvertently omitted: —Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns's special prize for best lady performer in comedietta or humorous dialogue, Mrs H. E. Duff; Mr L. J. Taylor's prize for tho most humorous performance in ladies' impromptu speech, Miss Maude Pitcher; Messrs Fisher and Son's trophy for best individual performance in impromptu debate. Mr A. Andrews.

The following programme will be played by Dr. Bradshaw, city organist,

at tho Organ Recital to bo given in His Majesty's Theatre at 8.30 p.m. on Sunday next:—(l) Morceau Symphoniquo,

"Hommage a Mozart" (op. 65) (J.B. Calkin); (2) Andantino in G Minor

(Cesar Franck); (3) overture to musicdrama "Rosamunde" (Schubert); (4) song, "Angels Guard Theo" "Berceuse do Jocelyn) (Godard); (5) Caprice Oricntale (Lemaro); (6) Suite Gothjque (op. 25 (Boellman): I. Introduction (Choral)

leading to 11. Minuet Gothique, 111. Priere a Notre-Damo, IV. Toccata; (7) Lo Badinage ("The- Jest") (Mailly); (8) march in C Major from tho pianoforte duets (Weber). ; At the conference of tho Provincial Farmers' Union, held at Auckland last night, it was resolved that the Government should be Urged to watch carefully tho operations of tho meat and other Trusts in New Zealand. • One member stated that the Meat Trust was at present established in Australia, and there was good' reason to believe that ithad come to New Zealand. "But there is no reason to fear the Trust operating merely in trade," he added; in fact, /we want thotn. So-long as they do not. take over the control of our froozing works no harm will bo dono. Onco they do that, however, tho country will bo .in deadly danger. No legislation would remedy this state of affairs, but tho difficulty could bo overcome only by the farmers themselves. Lot them be loyal to their own companies at any cost, and all will bo well." ■ ■ ; . .

The annual meoting of the St. Albans Burgesses' Association was held last night, when Mr A. l>. Hassall presided over a fair attenda.no© of mem-

bers. Tho annual report showed that the Association had boon active during the year. Street-widening, an effort to secure Ebmrood Park as a- public recreatiou ground, electrio lighting, a local

library, and rating, were among the matters which occupied tho Association's attention. Tho statement of receipts and expenditure showed that a considerable debit balance had been reduced to Iβ. The report and balance-

sheet were adopted. At the request of the Association, Mr H. G. Ell, M.P., addressed tho meeting on municipal questions. The election of officers was deferred until a subsequent meeting, and after Mr Ell had been thanked for his address the meeting closed.

Amongst the passengers for Melbourne by tho Moeraki on Monday wore Messrs F. Swanson and Alf. Broad, of Inrercargill. Mr Swanson, who is a woodcarve rby trade, and who was enroloyed at Smith and Co.'s woodware factory in Nith street, is proceeding to Europe and America by the Omrah to exnloit a number of inventions of his own (says the "Southland News"). Mr Broad accompanies him as representative of tho parties who are financing tho concern. From Mr Swanson's fertile brain have sprung several ideas which have resulted in his patenting eight inventions. Included in these is an automatic railway signalling lamp, whereby by pressing a button, the, different coloured lights may be brought into,view, without any inconvenience to the manipulator. Another docs away with : the canvas or. reapers and binders. It is highly spoken of by practical farmers who have soon it demonstrated. Hie biggest of tbo lot is a patent brake, which, for efficiency and cheapness of adjustment, is said "to" surpass the famous "Westinghouse invention.

A few days' trial proves the advantage of using Mrs . RpHeston's Special Cream for the face, instead of water, during the cold weather. It is imported from Encland. and is guaranteed not to promote the growth of hair on tho face. Prico 4s <5d large jar, 2s 9d small. Dominion Building, Cathedral square. 6 When the children grow np the family group taken now will be most valuecl. Get yours done by Steffano Webb. Telephone 1989, Petersen's Buildings, High-street. 4 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 Berry's Liver and Kidney Mixture touches up your lazy liver, and makes life worth living. Get a bottle today and feel young again. Price, 2s g<l. John Berry. Colombo street.. 4 An apparatus called a "Mirroscopo" for 6howing postcards, photos, etc., enlarged on a wall like a magic lantern must prove intensely intoresting to oltk and young. '.. Mirrosoopes fitted with electric, gas, or acetylene light will provide many enjoyable eveuings and they are procurable at John K. Proctor's. Oculists , Optician, 200 High street, Chrifitchurch. 5

A groat saving ,« tune, worry «« ' V * expense will be effected by * your Customs clearing work latSi *'- ' ' hands of ,T. M.. Hey wood and Co Ltd ''"' ' Importer may rely <ipon careful atkn* tion and prompt delivery. .. .......*.:„., .'.. - Don't bother with parcel boys Cm •*" tho Q.E.D. motor delivery - ; • Prompt service, no worry. falJt * from 23. Garage, Rink Tub. 'p£bJ •' 183 S. 5 ' ■ Richard Strauss, Ballet Dancer. Dr. Ric'-ard Strauss recently enacted > v> the ro'.e of a ballet dancer at tie-Xol- .- ' lindorf Theatre in Berlin during tie : ■ rehearsal of his new ballet-pantonumo "Joseph's Legend." shortly to bo'pro-' . fluced in Paris. The leader of tie ballet, Michael Fokin, not having «$* ' ;giasp?d tho-exact interpretation «»-' composer wanted given to a certainpeasage, Dr. Strains took off his coat and went through the movement as well a» ~ he could. Tho corps do ballet grasped * * the composer's meaning and greeted his steps with applause. - - The New Navy Rank. • - The monthly Navy List for April ecu- ~ tains the first list of officers belonging to tho newly created rank of lieutenant-, " commander*. Thero are 710 such, aod they comprise all lieutenants over eight* years , standing—that is. all so appointed ■ down to April Ist, 1900. The promo- -• • tion is automatic, and every lieutenant as ho completes eight years in that grade will become in due course liou-tenant-commander.. As a result of this change there are now only 1205 lieutenants on tho active list in place of 1015 x - before the creation of the new rank. Ober-Ammergau Play. •; With regard to reports of the aban- / donment of the Passion Play at OborAmmorgau (Bavaria), Heir Anton Lang, '- the famous Christus. telegraphs to the : London "Daily Mail" as Jollows:— "It was not intended to perform tho Passion Play next year. What has been, given every iivo years sii.ee 1875 is the .- - so-called 'School of tho Crot>s,' which , treats of the Old Testament. It bos ■ . been decided not to give this next year . v , because, the performance has no tradi- ' \' tions and its omission for one year makes no particular difference." Alorc about Breakfast. Reference was made in a *''Topic of •' . tho Day"-yesterday .to the question of /'•_ what one bhould eat for breakfast. Supporters of tho oldfashioned breakfast will be heartened to hear of tho traditional British faro which is customarily supplied to tho King in tho morning. It i>, generally as follows-: — Porridge. ' . ■ Haddock 1 .. Baton and Eggs. Toast and Marmalade. -, * The King is particularly fond of had- - \ dock for breakfast. He prefers China. •" tea. The Archbishop of Canterbury " ; takes porridso for his early meal, followed by bacon as a rule. Bacon and oggs is the staple breakfast diet of the i Archbishop of York*. Mr Lloyd George, whose breakfasts initiate tho policy of ~ Cabinets, is fond of the full English -*, v ' nieal, with bacon as a prominent featuro. and always provides it for Wβ '- guests. ■ - '' ■~/■ "Bargain Weddings." "; '•Bargain- funerals" having proved an :f immense success, the Salvation Army in ' Washington is now advertising "bar* . ;%• gain weddings." . " - •>. , For £20 they guarantee the follow- - iug: " £ c.-d/"' Marriage license ••- ••■ 0 4, t fl .',". . (which is cheaper than a dog i. _, license). . -■'■ Major Irving's fee for offici- it j*] ating ... >•• ••• * °' v -I" , Month's rcr-t of flat with four - • ",.- ; rooms and bath ... ••• 4 1 2'"2 "'•' Furnishins flat ... —, 3 0 0 1; This low choree, it i.s explained, is . ■ possible, owing to the fact that among . . tho unemployed who seek shelter at the \ industrial department arc good funu-* j, iure makers and upholsterers, in whose' t hands old furniture becomes almost as . ' good as new. '- £ & [} Two wick's , hoard for hrido :^> and bridegroom afc Snlva- ' '-" tion Army Farm, >larylaud 4 0 0 .-. Return railway faro ... 1 0 0 Cisnrs and sachot of powder 0 6 0 -= •Slaior Irving'says the "bargain wedding" plaii 'v* the result of tho conviction that marriage hiif- bocomo too ..1 costly. Hn states that he will devote ■;. tho '£'2 fees to a fund for building a J sanatorium.