GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16252, 1 July 1918, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Speaking to a "Press" representation on Saturday. Sir James Allen said that lie had no definite information as to the time of the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald's proposed visit to Christchurch in relation to tho question of wheat production.

A Taihape message says that Mount Ruapehu commenced emitting huge columns of steam at 10 a.m. on Saturday. These roso to a height of about 1000 fcefc, and wero plainly visible from Taihape, 40 miles away, making an impressive sight. Tlie emission appears to be from the north-west side.

It is reported (says the "Grey River Argus") that the £500 reward offered in connexion with the apprehension of Eggers, will in all probability bo paid over to Thomas Murray, road and bridge contractor, who is supposed to havo given to the police the first information tlmt led to Eggcrs's arrest.

The Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald informed a deputation from the Timber Workers' Federation, on Saturday (says a Wellington message) that regulations were being prepared dealing with tho whole subject of tho conservation and export of timber. Sir Francis Bell had arranged for making a map showing the position of standing timber throughout the Dominion.

Many valuable bequests to local institutions and charities were made by Mr W. J. Tabuteau, of Napier, who died last week. . These included:— Napier Soldiers' Club, £500; Hawlto's Bay Wounded Soldiers' Fund, £500;, Napier Hospital, £500; Society for tho Health of Women and Children, £500; Napier Branch of the Salvation Army, £500; Napier Salvation Army Bethany Home, £500; Napier Branch St. Mary's Home, £500; Napier Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society, £500; Napier Branch of the Y.M.C.A., £500.

A cable message received from England by Sir James Allen states that the Graves Registration Committee has made arrangements to supply photographs of tne graves of all New Zealand soldiers who have fallen in France. A largo number of photographs have "been taken, but at the present time the Germans are in occupation of much country where New Zealanders are\ buried. The photographs, when taken, will be sent out to the Base Records Office in Now Zealand. Special applicatioa to have a photograph taken is not necessary.

On Saturday evening Sir James Allen remarked to a "Press" representative that tho task of gathering material for the New Zealand history of the war was going on well. ' Letters were being sent in freely, and all the information in thorn was being tabulated by the staff at the Base Records office. Later on an editor be appointed to deal with all the information and put it into shape. With regard to the appointment, nothing definite had been dono yet, and there was no particular hurry, as a great deal more matter had yet to be collected.

Referring ou Saturday to the enquiry into the allegations of ill-treat-ment of conscientious objectors at tho Wanganui prison, Sir James Allen said h(5 had noticed that a letter written by Mr 11. Holland, M.P., on the subject, had been published in tlio papers. He would like to point out very clearly that tho decision to hold an enquiry into the allegations had been arriv?d .it before the receipt of Mr Holland's letter, and not as a result of it. Sir James stated that he saw no reason whatever to hold tho enquiry in public, as no good end could be served by so doing. With regard to counsel for thn prisoners, the Magistrate who would preside at the enquiry had the power to grant permission for counsel to appear if it was necessary.

On Friday a correspondent wrote to us complaining that having on one day set his clock and two watches by the town clock, ho found next day that they were each five minutes wrong by the clock that day. In reply to enquiries made by a "Press" i-epresenta-tive, tho Town Clerk said that on Friday tho master clock was put back one minute in order to make it correct. As to tho extent of the variation between the time indicated on Thursday and that on Friday—about three minutes—he states that he has been unable to ascertain the cause: it is unusual for tho master clock to l>e one minute out. Its average variation, the year round, is about half a minute per week, and it is not usual to allow any greater variation. On Saturday morning tho master clock, when'compared with the official time, was two seconds fast

The following cable message, dated June 19th, received by the GovernorGeneral from Colonel R. Heaton Rhodes, gives an estimate of the money required for Red Cros3 purposes overseas on New Zealand's behalf: "Administration £100, hospital comforts £3500, War Contingent for liospitaiitv £1500, Southampton Depot £100, contingencies £250, total £0,700. This provides for normal requirements, but if a rush of wounded occurs it might be exceeded. I recommend a special grant of £7000 for open-air shelters for lung cases at Torquay. General Richardson asks these from the Red Cross, as it is impossible to get the huts erected quickly from other sources. It is urgently necessary to provide for lung cases. The sum of £2000 is needed for the hospital for facial cases at Sidcup. New Zealand has a special section in this hospital. A sum of £2500 is required for charabancs. The total need for the next six months is about £40.000. Credit balance, £10,809; liabilities £5000."

A start is to be made to-day with the extension of the storm waterchannel along Tennyson street, Sydenham.

Wo have received £1 from "A Friend" for our Serbian Fund, and os from ''Lost Wages" for our Red Cross Fund.

A Hokitika Press Association message states that the Caledonian Hotel, Stafford, was totally destroyed by fire early on Saturday morning. It was insured for £350 in tho Northern office.

The industrial dispute affecting inalsters and brewers will be heard before the Conciliation Commissioner today, at the Provincial Council Chambers.

Tho secretary of tho Chamber of Commerce has received advice from the Sydney Chamber that there is a largo quantity'of strawboards and other cargo, ex Posen, marked for Lyttelton, lying unclaimed nt Rio do Janeiro.

Two men enlisted in Christchurch on Saturday for tho 44th R-einforcements. They were: J. P. Ogilvie, 27 Dunn street, Sprevdon, aged 20, and E. V. Gaw. Station house, Riccarton, clerk, aged 19.

News as to the strength of tho reinforcements which are to leave Neyr Zealand during the next few months is of considerable interest to a largo body of waiting reservists, but Sir James All«n, when spoken to regarding the matter on Saturday night, said he had no new information to give out.

Four more men gained their tickets at the Aviation School at Sockburn on Saturday morning these being E. Kingberg (Taranaki), and C. Williamson, K. Matson, and L. Garland (all of Christchurch). The examining officers were Colonel R. A. Cbaffcy, V.D., and Major W. C. Morrison. Tho number of pupils who have passed up to the present is now 104.

In response to an appeal from tho Pope, special Masses and prayers for peace, concord, and unity amongst the nations wore offered up on Saturday and yesterday. It was pointed out to a reporter by Dean Regnault yesterday that, complying with tho Pope's appeal about 2000 bishops, 250,000 priests, and 300,000,000 people liad prayed for peace on Saturday, people of practically every nation *on earth being represented.

A proposal that the Natives of Hawke's Bay should build a Maori Cathedral where all important services connected with the Maoris could bo held, has been made by Bishop Sedgwick. The Natives of Moteo have considered the proposal, and a site has already licen given. The same donors also offered 1000 acres in the back country as a sonrce of revenue on condition that Jlie building was erected at Waipatu. The proposition is being considered in other districts.

At Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, last night, a special service was reld in memory of tho late Canon Pascoo, who was for over thirty years vicar of Avonside. Tho sermon was preached by Canon T. Hamilton, vicar of Fcndalton, who was an old friend of the late Canon Pascoo and closely associated with him in the work of tho diocese. The preachcr spoke in high terms of the life and character of tho deceased. The Rev. C. G. Mutter and tho Rot. 0. Fitzgerald assisted in tho service. Judging from the evidence in a case called at the Magistrate's Coilrt, Wellington, on Friday, it is not at all an easy matter to determine the fruit contents of jam, which in this case was raspberry and apple." Mr It. L. Andrews of the Dominion Laboratory detailed the steps whereby the analyses are earned out. One method is commenced by counting tho pips in a measured quantity of jam, and then to comoare the count with that from a standard sample; and another, made by microscopic examina on, whereby tlu:, added_ apple fruit cells are. recognised, and their proportion noted. The numl ber of pips m good jams varied greatly, from over one hundred to as low as sixty odd in five grammes. Mr Andrews mentioned that certain English manufacturers hadlbeon known to improve their pip count by mixing the stramings from cordial factories with the r jams. Professor T. H. Eaaterfiold said he doubted whether either method was reliable and added that there was no known chemical method of analyses. ' ooagljs, recent or chronic,' in young or old, yield to Loasby's Stop It. Grocers and chemists. i The week-end sale of home-made food suppheß at the Red Cross Sales Depot, Cathedral square, was in charge of Mrs M / 8 Edmon d Harper, and Miss Todhunter, and resulted in the _sum of £110 being added to the tunas. Donations received:—Mrs G »• Burnes £1, Federal dub 16s 9d, Mrs Todhunter £5, Mrs Acland £1 F iNorthcoto £1, Mrs R. Wood ss, Mrs Johnson £1, Miss Rutherford 10s F Courage £4 10s, Mrs J. Tripp £1, h! Ensor £5 ss, Mrs A. Todd £2, Mrs H. Williams 10s, Mrs Donaldson 2s, Miss Manning 2s, J. Montgomery £1 Mrs L. Jameson £2, Dean Harper £5. Competitions were won by the following: Hot-water kettle, Mrs Nuttall; fish slice, Miss Winney; ham, Mr A. D. Fox; turkey, Mrs Sloman; sack wheat, Mrs Scarveil. On July 9th a committee of ladies will hold a special sale of hand-sewn ladies' and children's clothes and underwear, and fancy goods of all descriptions. i

Tho purchase of boots and shoes from 31. O'Brion and Co. created a big demand, hundreds of customers claiming the bargains offering. Stewart, Robinson, Cashel street, 1

There are a good many photographic obligations you have never paid. Call on Steffano Webb at once, 252 High street, Christchurch. Telephone 1989. 6

In thinking of dross materials always think of Armstrong's for best value. Good winter tweeds 2s lid, black and navy coating serges 2s lid, cream radianta 2s lid. l

Eye Comfort— I Those that require to wear glasses can only obtain eye comfort by having their eyes tested and the correct glasses fitted. Call on Walter J- Watson, D.8.0.A. (London), Expert Optician, and get the glasses you require made to order. * l

Do you use "Coalore," or are you still wasting precious coal ? Many have proved "Goalore" claims, and aro smiling. A sixpenny packet treats i-tou, a2s packet one ton. Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, Ltd., Agents, Cashel street.

Silks of superior quality, at lowest prices, always obtainable at Armstrong's. Good whito Japs. 2s 6d, 2s lid. Every good shade in colourod Japs. 2s lid. Silk crepe, in evening shades, 4s Gd j'ard. 2

"No Rubbing" Laundry help delights every housewife. Is 3d packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. Wardell Bros, and Co. 1

Good value in coir door mats, cheap line, 3s 6d, 4s lid; better grade, 8s 6d; also stone footwarmors, 4s 6d; rubber bags, 5s 9d, 6s 9d, 8s 6d. Try Drayton's, Colombo street. 1

Electric Pocket Lamps. If in search of a useful Electric Torch, you will find the latest improved kind at Ash by, Bergh's. They arc simple, satisfactory, and cheap. A real boon to motorists. Ashby, Bergn, and Co., Ltd., High street. 1

Distinct bargains for sensible buyors at Armstrong's Sale. Gents' overcoats, singlo-breasted, 25s 6d, 29s 6d, 32s 6d; double-breasted, 35s 6d, 39s 6d, 49s 6d. Raincoats, 39s 6d, 45s 6d, oos 6d, standard stylish goods. Umbrellas for men, 7s lid, 9s lid, lis 6d, with strong frames and handles. 3 GOLD CAR TO LEAVE CITY SHORTLY. The famous Studebakor Gold Car will be on view at Adams, Ltd.'3 Showrooms, High street, only a few moro days. Those who have not seen it should make a visit to-day. It is an automobile woll worth seeing—the costliest and most beautiful in the world. 6