GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14977, 26 May 1914, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand and world's happenings furnish a magnificent set i of illustrations in the- "Weekly Press," published this morning. Much interest will ceni tro in the pictures of the Electric Substation at Addington, which ha* bocu erected in connexion with the Lake Coleridge Hydro-Electric Power Scheme. Then for sportsmen there, arc the New Brighton Trotting Club's Derby (tho first Trotting Derby in Now Zealand), tho North Otago Races at Oomaru, and tho Christehurch Sheep Dos Trials, which took placo at Cashmero at tho end of tho week. These aro only a few of tho Now Zealand subjects, tho others including pictures from all parts of tho Dominion, among them a set of General lan Hamilton at Wanganui. Under the heading "News from tho Old Country," all the principal current happenings are told, and there is a fine pago of pictures from Canada. The letterpress, whether story, news, or expert matter, is bright and ap-to-date. and the issue is one that will add to the established reputation of tho paper.

Tho post office now known as Whakamatau (Iyako Coleridge; will be closed «ns from to-morrow. On and after that date postal and money order and savings bank business will be transacted at Kissehon, which is now the headquarters of tho Lako Coleridge elcntrical works. From to-morrow Kisselton will bo known as Whakamatau.

As the- Riecarton car which lef* the Kacei-dur.se at G. 40 was coming "into town last evening, a rather exciting time was experienced by those on board. When crossing the points near Division road the front car, which was drawinc; a trailer, went off the lino and carriod the trailer with it. Luckily only a few passengers were makine the trip, none boms Indies. When'the car got- off the line and heeled over, great alarm ivas felt, but nothing untowam happened, much to everybody's relief Another car en mo out and took the passengers to town, arriving at 7.-10 p.in halt an hoar behind schedule time.

The city surveyor has been instruct*} to form a footpath in May's road, n Z, Rutland stroei '

The Mayor desires to acknc.-.v]edo G rercipt or the following donations to the Day.'s Fund:—.Mr Moon sen >» .Mr Fuller 10s, S.T. 2s 6d". "' * ' The police raided a home in Frederick street. "Wellington, yesterday afternoon arrcstod the occupier—a' Chinaaau nanu-d An rum—and seized a quunti'v of pakapoo gear. A warship will probably be at Pop Chahuors next Saturday "in connexion .villi tho unveiling of "the Scott Xf,». morial by tho Prime Minister in the afternoon.

For failing to attend as a juror at yesterday 2i:ur:iing"» sitting*, of the Supreme Court, Clevcrley Wilkins was Sued 40s. It was afterwards reported that V.'i'kiiis had boon taken ill anrj hcid been unable to attend or to report in time. The line was remitt<xl by ll r Justice Denniston.

"This adulteration of milk is to b L . made to unprofitable that I think it should i>:op,'' stuted Mr F. V. Frazer «S.2>i.. m the Auckland Police- Conrt yesterday in fining a dairy farmer £10

and 17s txl costs., and at the same time ordering that tho conviction bo advertised at the defendant's expense jn the local newspapers.

Tho Finance Committee reported to the City Council last inght that it had considered the letter from tho Municipal Association regarding the suggestion that the law should be amended to ei.ablo cities to expend up to 2 per cent. of tho general rato for unauthorised purposes, and recommended that the Association bo informed that tho Council did not agree to the proposed amendment.

At tho mooting of the Lyttelton Borough Council Last evening, tho borough engineer (Mr H. "W. Barnard) reported that tho site .of the proposed recreation ground at Diamond Harbour was being cleared of trees and fenced, and that a start would shortly be made to level the ground. Tho "new area would be open to the public next summer, and two first-class football fields vsou'd bo available for the following winter.

The District Land Registrar has notified tho City Council that he intends imposing lees for tho registration and release of charges under tho Sanitation Act. Up to tlie present no charge hns boon made in cases where the title to tho land was issued under tho Land Transfer Act. iSteps are being tnken to bring tho matter under the"notice of the •Registrar-General of Lands, Wellington, with a view to having instructions issued to register and release those charges without ice. as formerJv.

The upper ctimp at Lako Coleridge is breaking up tnvi week, and tho V.M.C..A. aiy moving their club-house t-o tho lower level, where there arc about one hundred and lifty men employed. A building has been secured temporarily, and it can be turned into a reading-room. Thcro arc about twenty bunks for the men in one wing. A la,rge recreation room, with a stovo, is another attraction. Mr John Hoi den, who ha.s broil in chnrgo of this extension work sinco its inception, will bo in charge of tho now building.

Tho attention of the "Works Committoo of the City Council has beer, drawn to the breaches of the by-laws relating to sweeping footpaths aiter 8.30 a.m., and to the plnring of rubbish bins on tho footpath hours beforo tho carts call to collect the refuse. The city inspectors have been instructed to warn the occupiers, and to report persons who continue to -commit breaches of the bylaws. Tic city surveyor has been instructed to draw up n schedule showing tho timo the rubbish carts will collect tho refuso in tho different parts of tho city for public information.

The Mayor stated to the City Council last night that the Minister of Railways had given a deputation from the Council and others to understand that tho duplication of the Lyitelton tunnel would be put in hand instead of electrification, as was asked for. Cr. Me-. Combs moved:—"That a committee should bo appointed to collect facts rolating to the electrification of the tunnel to lay before the Minister and tho public." The motion was seconded by Cr. Hayward and carried, and Crs. Reynolds, Hayward, Hunter, Taylor, McCombs, ' and tho Mayor were appointed members of the* committee.

Pursuant to notice of motion, Cr. Norton moved at last mght's meeting of tho Lytteiton Borough Council:— "That the piece of land opposite the Excelsior Hall in Oxford street bo cleared of buildings ajid made into a recreation ground." Hb mentioned that as there had recently been a marked improvement in the standard of buildings On the other side of tho street, it devolved upon tho Council to improve tho side under mention. Ho stated that, provided a suitablo piece of ground could be found, a large number had sigiiined their intention of forming a bowling club. After considerable discussion, Cr. Miller moved that the matter bo left in the hands of the Estates Committee to make enquiries. Tho moiion was carried.

Anniversary services were held in the Sydenham Methodist Church on Sunday last. The service in the morning was conducted by tho Roy. J. J. North, of Oxford terraco Baptist Church, who gave a stirriug eermon to a most attendvo congregation. ; In tho afternoon Airs W. J. Williams', of tho Sumner Mothodist Church, delivered an interesting address to tho children of the Sunday school, who were present in large numbers. Anniversary hymns were sung by the scholars, assisted by members of the choir, led by Mr G. Daltry. The evening service was conducted by tho Rev. A. N. Seotter, who gave an interesting sermon based on Christ's words "Jly Church," tracing tho progress of the Christian Church down the ages up to the present time. Tho choir contributed several anthems.

Speaking of tho diminution in the quantity of cereal emps throughout the Dominion, especially wiieat, Mr K. G. Tumor, in his annual address to tho South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce at Timaru "last night, stated that the 5i million bushels of wheat available, as estimated in tho Government statistics, with, practically none carried over, was very far short of actual requirements, soeing thnt millers' necessities absorbed six million bushels for gristing, and, in addition, ample provision had to bo niado for seed ro-

quin?ments, g<*conds, and fowl feed. It Iras to be deplored that money was going to Australia for brcadstuffs which this country was so well adapted to supply itself. Tho position would not improve so lcng as tho farming community wore faced with tho difficulty of obtaining adequate labour for cultivation and harvest work.

J Preaching :\t St. Paul's pro-Cathe-dral, Wellington, on Sunday (telegraphs our correspondent), the Ror. C. il. Harvey said the finite mind cannot fiillv grasp a;l that is meant by the term -'Heav.m." It- refers to something beyond human experience, and we have- to* fail back on metaphor and symbol. When we spw>k of the Ascension cf Chris', into heaven, we really mean" that to wont where God is. Heaven is wlipre Go:! i^• It implies a change of staio rather than of locality. Christ came from God and went to God. in other words he became spiritual. Heaven is not actually a place with shining streets and noisy bands, and that soit of thins- ** Vc aro . not required to accept such metaphors literally. They merely express tho idea of joy for evermore. It is an appalling idea to think of Heaven as a place where people will do nothing throughout eternity hut play harps. The true conception is that of work without weariness. The preachers remarks had reference to the* rfnn°» <i>*:iv e re<l the other day in London by Dr. Inge.

There has been a substantial fallingoff in the trade in Timaru during the past six months. i A meeting of creditors of "William Cook, basket-maker, will b"e held in the Official Assignee's office* on May 20th. Colonel G. .T. Smith will inspect No. 6T Company Senior Cadets in lung Edward Barracks at S o'clock to-night. Yesterday's subscriptions to the Coal and Blanket Fund wore:—"Anonymous" £10. A. E. G. Rhodes £5 ss. Kisliop of Christchurch £1 l>.. "R" £1 Is., "Amico" £1. and "R.H." 10s. At the meeting of the City Council last night, Crs. Cooper, Burgoyne, Reynolds, Ilaywnrd, Hunter. llcCullough. and WiLianis were elected tho Council's rtvresentstivos on the Technical College I3oard of Governors. Tho proceeds of the electricity distribution loan have now been received by the Council. The sum of £25,255 has been placed on deposit, at the bank for one ye.ir at 3i per cent., and £23.000 for two yeans at 4 por <ent. Tho balance of tho money will be required to meet contracts and daily expenses. Messrs C. and "W. Kail, the wellknown building contractors of Tnnarii, were tho successful tenderers" for the new freezing works to be built at Woitarsi (New Plymouth) for Messrs Borthwitk and Sons. Messrs TV. Panion and Son, of Timaru, arc architects for the i.ew works. Tho violent action;- of a male passenger, while the medical examination was jiroceoding on board the TUverina on her arriv&i at Auckland from Sydney on Sunday, revealed the fact that he was insane, and he was placet! in a padded cell. At the Police Court an order was made in terms of the Immigration liostrierioii Act (says a Press Association message) _ and the man was placed on board the Kivcrina last night and sent back to Australia. When the water was pumped out of ' the Lyttelton dry dock yesterday morning: in connexion with* cleaning and painting the, s.s. Maori, hundreds of herrings which hnd been imprisoned by the locking of the dock, wore left en the grating near tho pumping plnnt. Tlicy trero quickly gathered up in sacks and taken away.

Important alterations aro being made in the Public Library. Tho bookshelves have been re-arranged and placed to get tho maximum amount of lighting, and the attendants' dusks arc being plncixl in tho space provided by the shifting of tho ehdre:-. A children's library is being built where the desks

formerly stood, a wall being taken down to provide more • space. The shelves in tho children's library will be under the <\vo of the attendants at the desks, and the shelving will be arranged ?o that tho books may bo reached by the children without any climbing.

Mr C. W. Honor, secretary of tho Children's Open-air Homos Fund, states that tho net proceeds from Saturday night's concert aro likely to amount to between £40 and £50. In connexion with the concert ho desires to express the thank* of tho committee to tho D.I.C ; for furnishings, Messrs Buxton nnd Co. for pot plants, the Dresden Piano Company for use of piano, and also to the performers for their valuable assistance. Additional subscriptions to the Onrn-air Home for Children have boon received from the following:—Hyman Marks Trust £10 10s, Bisbop of Christchurch £'5.

According to the Christchurch motor by-laws any motor vehicle exceeding five cwt. must bo provided with two brukes and a reverse. -Recently a largo retail establishment imported n Ihrec-fc'heeled motor delivery vail Which possessed only ono brake and no roversc, and which weighed wven owf.. Consequently, the vehicle cannot bo used in Christ-church until tho requirements of tho by-law arc complied with. In England the maximum weight is seven -curt., and vehicles tip to that weight can be used without tho necessity of being fitted with the double brakes and the reverse. Here it is different, and while tho by-law reniaina as at present importers should eeo to it that the vehicles sent out for uso here comply with tho local regulations.

The "time test" was imposed by Mr Justice Denniitoil upon a female witnes6 in the Supreme Court yesterday. In giving ovidence upon a railway crossing accident, the lady said that f-bo noticed something "four or five minutes" after tho accident happened. As this seenied, On the face of it, an unduly long estimate, his Honour said, "I wonder if you have any idea of time," and proposed a little test. Ho asked witness to tell him when she thought a minuto had expired, and produced his watch for that purpose. The Court sat grimly silent and expectant while tho seconds ticked by. At laet witness said eho thought a minuto was up. "Exact'y ■thirty-five seconds," said his Honour, and added, "I hove never found a witness yet who could correctly estimate tho time." Later in the day, in the same case, a similar test was proposed with even more amusing results. In this instance the lady's "minute" reached to merely ten seconds.

A few days' trial proves the advanfc* ago of using Mrs Rollostofl's Special Cream for the face, instead of Water, during the cold weather. It is imported from England, and is guaranteed not to promote the growth of hair on the face. Price 4s 6d large jar, 2s 9d small. Dominion Bmldiug, Cathedral square. 6

The Assigned Stock of Smiths, Lyttcltoii, will be On ealo at desperate prices this rooming at Carey's Ready Money Store. The total value at cost price is over £2€oo, and was bought by Carey's at lls Id in the £.. Sco circular. G

"Wedding group portraiture by Steffano Webb is admittedly the best possible. Make an apnointment now. Tcienhone 1989, Peterson's Buildings. High street. 3

Walter J Watson, D.8.0.A.. London. Expert Optician (near Kincaid's). Accurate Siffht-testinn and Spectaclefitting. Repairs to Frames and broken Lenses matched. Charges moderate. 8

2>octor C. Chuesler's new biochemical remedies will make you well. The twelve natural coll salts for all diseases, Is and 2s a bottle, from Jno. Berry, chemist. 670 Colombo street. 5

An apparatus called a "Mirroscope" for ehowkig poitcards, photos, etc., enlarged on a wall like a magic lantern must prove intensely interesting to old and young. Mirroscopes fitted with electric, <t,as, or acetyJeno light wiJl provide maay enjoyable evenirlcs and they are procurable nt John R. Proctor's. Oculists' Optician, 200 High street, Christenurch. o

A great sa\ _ ing in time, worry and expense will be effected by placing your Customs clearing wort m UiO hands of J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. Importers may rclv vpon careful attention and prompt delivery. 7