GENERAL NEWS.
The New Zealand Marble Company, of Motueka, has acquired the plant and buildings nt Tonga Bay formerly the property of the Tonga Bay Granite Company. The plant is to be installed at the Marble Company's quarries in the Takaka Valley. .About midday yesterday a grass fire commenced on the Scarborough Hill, at Sumner, and, fanned by a fair easterly breeze, quickly spread. The road prevented the fire reaching the residential area, but a number of decorative shrubs and trees planted by the Sumnor Beautifying Association were completely destroyed. The hospital ship Marama, with returning draft 2so. 206, is oxpected to reach Auckland about 27th inst., and the Malta, with returning draft Xo. 203, should roach AVellington about the same date. The Defence Department advises that the returning draft Xo. 205 (Ruahinoj has been delayed, and will now reach Auckland between this afternoon and to-morrow morning. Tho death while bathing off Sirius Cove beach, Mosman, a few days ago, of Richard Simpson, aged' 13 years, serves as another tragic illustration of the danger attendant o/i bathing in the open waters of Sydney Harbour. The boy had been bathing only for a few minutes in a few feet of water, when he was attacked by a 12ft shark, which tore such a gaping wound in his right thigh that he died almost immediately. Mombers of a special committee of tho House of Representatives are at present in Wellington to work out a plan of improvements for the new Chamber. The "acoustic properties"— which greatly vexed the Press Gallery and also many members of Parliament last session—are under review, and the seating accommodation is also having' consideration. Ono trouble of the session (says the "Post") was the mumbling of some Ministers, whose words would have been difficult to catch even in an ideal "whispering gallery." However, this matter of Ministerial intonation is not in the committee's order of reference. Considerable dissatisfaction exists amongst Wellington clerical railway- ( men who have been asked, on the occasion of tho Trenthani races this 'week, to take .charge of barriers and assist guards on race trains (says tho "Dominion"). This, they contend, is work for porters and labourers, of whom, they say, there aro plenty available, and the reason the Department is going out ol its way to allot such work to clerical men is. to save payment for overtime, to which railway clerks are not entitled. In addition to individual protests, the 'Wellington branch of the Railway Officers' Institute has telegraphed the conference now sitting in Dunedin to take action, so that something further may be heard of tho matter in the course of the next few days. ' The scarcity and high price of fish in the city of Wellington are often the causes of much comment, and State control of the industry has been advocated (savs the "Post"). There are ample fishing grounds in "the hays on the adjacent coast, but when the .weather is at all rough the small boats used by tho fishermen are unable to get to tho grounds. • It has been suggested that the Government should endeavour to obtain gome of the motor-boats used in Home waters during the war. With these boats fishing would be made easier and more regular. On Monday last a haul of 2800 fish, mostly warehou, was made at Lyall Bay, but such hauls are infrequent, and even one so lar.<?e does not make a great difference to the market. The average is about ono good haul in a dozen; and so the price of fish is kept at a high figure. A considerable amount of interest has been taken by the business people of Leeston in the fixing of the statutory half-holiday under the Shops and Offices Act for the ensuing year. Up to two years ago the half-holiday was always observed on Wednesday, but a change to Saturday was made by the County Council, in response to a petition from the tradespeople. Some of tho shopkeepers now contend that the Saturday half-day has not proved a success, and that they have lost trade through the chango from tlie Saturday to tho Friday late night, owing to the people from the farms finding it inconvenient to visit the township on Friday night. Other firms declare that the Saturday liolidav has proved a great success, and that there has been no loss of trade. A special mooting of the Ellesmere County Council was held on Thursday evening to deal with tho question. Three petitions were received, one from the Wednesday advocates, one from those favouring Saturday, and the third from the employoes, who were unanimously in favour of Saturday closing. Three deputations waited on tho Council to support tho petitions. Tho chairmain expressed the opinion that as the legislation making it compulsory for shops and officos to close one half-day in each week had been passed primarily for. the benefit of tho employees, tho Council should bo guided largely by tho wishes of the employees. It was docided that the Saturday half-day should continue.
The members of the South Waimakariri River Board completed their annual inspection of tho Board's reserves on Saturday when thoso on the banks of the upper portion of the river were visited. Those present were: Messrs AV. P- Spencer (chairman), N. K. Bowden, J. Leslio, C. Burgess, C. H. Opie, A. S'elwya Bruce, F. E. Jones, J. P. W. Lee, and H. E. Peryman; Mr J. L. Scarvell (secretary), and Mr T. Jeal (overseer). .The party left town shortly aftor 10 a.m. by motor-cars, and went first to the most westerly reserve. On arrival, members were able to see tho effect of tho erection of tho dnm further up-stream, to provide water for races on the north bank, in diverting the main stream to the south bank. A move was then made to a point on the river hank above No. 9 groyne, where lunch was partaken of. Afterwards a visit was paid to the river bank below No. 9 groyne, at a point considered to be ono of tho most dangerous parts of the river. At No. 8 groyno ii place was inspected which appeared" likely to be easily broken through in the event of a big flood. Although it is many years since tho Tiver reached as high as the embank' mont, whjch exists at this point, members considered that it would he wise to have a report on the subject, and the overseer was instructed to submit a roport at the next meeting of the Board. Tho next stop was at the cottage previously occupied by the overseer. The tenant had asked that a tank should be erected to provido a supply of rain water, and, after discussion, it was docidcd to erect a tank. The tenant was also given permission to plough up one of the paddocks. After a pleasurable and profitable outing tho party reached town about 5 o'clock.
Reports from anglers at the mouth cf tho Rangitata and Ashburton rivers continue to be very discouraging. - the mouth of the Rakaia two Ashburton anglers landed 18 trout, tho heaviest being 91b. A quinnat salmon was afcso caught.
At a meeting hold at the Tennyson street Congregational Church, to uindup tho influenza epidemic depot worK, a verv hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, Mr F. Burgoyne: to the Rev. "W. Tanner, secretary, who willingly jrave ill his time to the work; to Nurse Stowarr, who nobly came foiward and was the means of easing a number of sufferers: to M ss L. Hutton, for her most valuable services in taking charge of the food depot: .also to tnosei who provided f cod) and £48 2s {3d in most of which was spent in relieving distress. The balance, £5 18s 3d. will be handed over to the Central Committee. At a meeting of tho Trades and Labour Council on Saturday night, tho following resolution was unanimously carried: "That wo enter our protest against the proposal of tho Government to set up a Board with the object of discriminating between religious and conscientious objectors to military . sel "" vice, and consider tho time has arrived when those sentenced under the Military Service Act should be released, as, in our opinion, their retention savours of the Prussianism we have heard so much about, and shows a vindictive spirit."
Recent information from tho Motueka district is to the effect that raspberries and hops are very jate -this year, and,, as regards raspberries, the yield this year will be in pounds as compared with tons last yoar. As to hops, while they were in bloom this time last year, they are not this year fully grown. All stone fruits, including apricots and peaches, are roportledto be very scarce. On the other' hand the apple orchards, especially those in the Upper Moutere district, are flourishing, and the indications aro that there will be a plentiful yield. There was nearly a tragedy at the Christchurch railway station upon die arrival of tho Dunedin express on Saturday afternoon. As the engine came thundering along a fox terrier jumped off tho platform on to the track. Ilis mistress screamed and implored him to save himself; men yelled and tried to "shoo" him away—it was too late to jump off the platform- to his rescue—but without success. The train camo nearer and nearer, and it seemed that the dog was doomed when instinct made him realise his danger, and with one leap he cleared tho rails just as tho engine flashed past. The shipment of 14.350 cases of American apples on board the Makura is to be sold in 'New Zealand. It will< be remembered the Makura brought the shipment to Auckland last November, but owing to the epidemic the cargo was carried on to Sydney. Some 8000 cases belong to Auckland importers, J.he shipment being principally tho variety known as Jonathan. It is unfortunate for the importers that these apples will now have to compete with the new local crop, while local growers will have to face this competition. But for tho epidemic tho apples would have been most welcome in November, when fruit was scarce.
The suitability of several places on tho South Waimakariri River Board's upper reserves on tho banks of therivor for camping out parties was 10ferred to on Saturday by the chairI man of the Board, Mr W. P. Spencer. Ho remarked that tho people of Christchurch ought to know more about tho ! facilities and attractiveness of tlieso localities which are not too far distant from tho city and are yet far enougn away to be right in tho country. on tho river banks and in the river-bed shootists can get good sport with rabbits. These uppor reserves are easiest reached by motor-car, .side roads leading off from the old West Coast road giving access to them, and plantations at different points made ideal camping places. Apropos of Mr Spencer's remarks, the secretary, Sir J. L. Scarvell, mentioned that many years ago the late Mr R. J. S. Harman (to whom the Board is indebted for having secured these reservos) was in the habit of walking from town with his sons to tho reserves, some of which are between fifteen and twenty miles distant from Christchurch by road. "It will be readily .admitted by all who have any love for the beautiful that the disfigurement of our towns by placards and advertisements has grown to be a very widespread evil—so widespread indeed, that it forms a very seri- ' ous blot on our modern civilisation; for it shows that a very large proportion of our fellow townsmen are so disregardful of the feelings of others that they destroy whatever beauty our towns might possess by the display of hideous signs, making appeals to us to purchase only their wares, and none other," said Mr Hurst Seager at the Architects' Conference at Wellington last week. "I do not for one moment mean to imply that in this competitive age advertising is unnecessary; it is only the abuse of advertising and the wanton and perfectly useless disfiguring of urban and rural scenes against which my protest is made. It is this which has called into existence societies in England and elsewhere for the purpose of obtaining united action in checking these abuses. That they have not been able to make very satisfactory progress is due partly to vested interests, but chiefly to the lack of artistic education among us." Notification was received from the Collector of Customs that the Department was prepared, on application, to render assistance in necessitous cases to the extent of a second-class railway fare to stranded New Zealanders who arrived at Auckland on Friday morning from Australia by the s.s. Durham. There were over a hundred New Zealanders on the vessel who had been compulsorily detained in Australia, seventy-six of whom were for Southern centres, the rer mainder being for Auckland. Included amongst them was Mr Beveridge, of Wellington, who was the convener of" all the committees set up in connexion with the alleviation of the distressed. Mr Beveridge made eulogistic reference to the kindness and attention shown them by Captain Watkins and his officers -on the voyage, everything possible beiug done for them. One of the conditions on which the passengers were permitted to sail on the Durham was to attend to themselves regarding their personal comfort; with the exception of attending to their own culinary utensils no other inconvenience was experienced. As many of the passengers arrived in practically a destitute cor tion (says the "Star") the granting of the concession by the Railway Department will be greatly appreciated. The following circular has been sent by Mr H. Huntor, secretary of tho United Federation of Labour, to all district councils of tho Federation: — National Executive of tho United Federation of Labour is of opinion that the time is now opportune for all district councils to take steps to seek tho co-operation of the Returned Soldiers' Association in reference to • the ro-em-ployment of returned soldiers in civil capacity. The executive suggests that joint committees bo set up by the parties to deal with the matter, and that the district councils should take the initiative immediately. lam enclosing a copy of a pamphlet issuod by the National Executive. . . . Copies are being sent to every trade union in the Dominion. The National Executive suggests that all district councils should convene meetings of representatives of all unions, affiliated or unaffiliated, to endeavour to secure the adoption of the decisions of tho Industrial Congress of July, 1918, and tho neeessarj- revival in the industrial movement. You aro urged to give these matters \ your immediate consideration." * The ' pamphlet reforred to contains the mani- , festo rocently issued by the National I Executive of the United Federation of Labour, which was dealt with in tho editorial columns of "'The Press" on Thursday last. '
] Tlie question of modern facilities in New Zealand for training youths for the naval service was the subject ot a resolution by the Auckland branch of the Navy League at its last meeting. An view of tno Prime Minister s visit to EngLajid. it suggested that Mr Massov should arrange with the Imperial naval authorities for the establishment in Now Zealand waters of two suitable war vessels to be used as training ships. This resolution was communicated to the Prime Minister, who replied tnat the suggestion will bo carefully considered when the Dominion's _na policy is under review, during his visit to tlie United Kingdom. After being in abeyance since 1915 on account of the war, the annual tournament of the New Zealand University is to be revived this year. The last tournament took place in Auckland at Easter, 1915, and it has been decided to adhere to the usual order, apd to hold the next at Dunedin at Easter. A meeting of the tournament delegates from tho Students' Associations of the four affiliated colleges took place on Friday night at Victoria University College. There was a full representation present from each association, and all necessary arrangements were made, so that, given the support of the students and of the public; the success of the revival should be complete. At a mee'ting of the Trades and Labour Council on Saturday night, a communication was received from tho ' Town-Planning Association asking that the Council bo lopresentod on tho Asso- ' ciation. It was unanimously agreed to accede to the request, and the following ; were nominated as representatives: — .Messrs C. Jones, 11. Worrail, and E. J. Howard. The Repatriation Board wrote asking tho Council to nominate three members so that the Government should appoint one of them to the Board. As tlie National Exccutivo of the Federation of Labour had approved of the Council's being represented on these Boards, three names were selocted to be sent to the Government—-Messrs H. It. Armstrong, F. Robson, and E. J. Howard. When tho 4.45 p.m. train was - loavl ing Palmerston for Dannevirko on Wednesday a woman made a desperate attempt to commit suicido (says the "Manawatu Times"). About 200 yards past Devine's Empiro Hotel tho driver of the train (Mr Villiers) saw a man, woman, and child procoeding along Main street. As tho train approached them, the woman rushed from the footpath aud threw herself on the rails. Tho driver immediately appVied. tho brakes, bringing tho train to a dead stop quite close to the prostrate woman. At this juncture the man appeared on *tho scone and pulled the woman from the rails. The trio left in great haste, making their escape bofore the train officials could ascertain who they were. The wholo incident was sudden and mystorious, and so far tho identity of the people has not been established. A child was killed at Springlands, near Blenheim, under remarkable circumstances last week. Tho victim was a 17-months-old boy named Leslie Vincent Bugler, whose paronts reside in "Ward street, Springlands. The deceased was in charge of his older brother, aiid was boing wheeled about in a push-cart whilst his brother was delivering newspapers. A horse and trap, owned by Mr W. 13. Gascoigno, and .driven by. Mr H. D. Soper, was left on the side of the road, tho wheel boing sccuicu and the reins tied. The doceased child was left in his push-cart near tho horse and trap while tho elder boy delivorod a paper at an opposite house. Tho paper was thrown over tho gate in the usual way, but the wind caught it and carried it near the lioi so and trap. The horse became startled and bolted towards tho child, striking him on the forehead and knocking him out of* tho push-cart. Tho wheel of tho trap apparently passed over tho child's head, inflicting severe facial injury. Death was almost instantaneous. A special meeting of the Hutt Licensing Committee was held on Friday at Hutt. Mr Lowe, licensee of tho Trentham Hotel, made application for a conditional liccnse for the Trentham races. Mr J. J. McGrath appeared for the applicant, and Sergeant Bird opposed on behalf of the police. Sergeant Bird stated that the grounds of objection to issuing a license were that it was not required, and the conduct of race meetings without the license had greatly improved. The proximity of the Trentham camp was also a reason why it should not be granted. In the event of the license being granted he made the suggestion that no liquor should be sold for consumption off the premises. In committee, after discussing the various points made, a. motion that the application be declined was supported by Messrs J. W. McEwen, J. Cotton, and W. Wearne. Aq, amendment that the application be granted subject to the condition that men from tho military camps in hospital uniform be not supplied with liquor, was voted for by Messrs W. Cotton, M. Welch, and the chairman, Mr Riddell. A tie thus resulted, and Mr Riddell gave his casting vote in favour of the • amendment. The application was therefore granted,i subject to the condition mentioned.
Haphazard, irregular, thoughtless growtli of citios in these daya was criticised by Mr S. Hurst Seager in a paper, "Town-Planning and Architects' Responsibilities in Relation Thereto," read at Thursday's sitting of the Architects' Conference at Wellington. Architects, he said, had not been consulted in the formation and growth of towns. They had not prepared themselves to give advice. It had been loft to surveyors to map out on their drawing boards division of estates without any thought whatever as to the natural con r tours, the disposition of tho roads, so that the natural features might be included as points of intorest, no thought whatever of the traffic which thei roads would have to carry, no thought for the disposition of factory or residential buildings., Yet all tlieso things must be very carefully considered in any scheme which was to have the least shadow of success. All this was an architect's work in the past, and it must be the architect's work in the future, but it must be of architects especially trained to include in their practice town-planning activities. Tho lecturer mentioned that at Sydney University town-planning was receiving attention, and it was co-ordinated with the studies of architecture, surveying, engineering, and municipal law, so that tho value of each subject, as well as others, might bo realised in creating town-planning schemes.
An example of tho truism, that "experience teaches" was given members of the South Waimakariri River Board on their visit of inspection to the Board's reserves on Saturday. At one portion of the river bank visited they saw the old and the new style of protective groynes, the old groynes being composed of massive blocks of concrete, while the newer works are composed of blocks of concrete originally deposited in woolsacks. The new method, though the blocks are not so massive, appears to be quite as effective, if not more so, than the old method. _ An element that probably adds to their effectiveness is the direction in which the embankments are constructed. Under the old system the concrete groynes were run out diagonally downstream, the result being that the force of tho water undermined them, and the blocks of concrete were dislodged to some extent. They are still effective, but have not had the same effect as the later method. _ The newer embankments are run out diagonally upstream tho effect of which has been to create a dead water at tho bank end, and a consequent silting up of shingle, which htfs resulted in the stream that was making inland being diverted to the opposite bank. A gcod example of the eifectnx-ness of the new method is to bo seen at the po'nt where the river broke through in 1903. The grovne put in shortly afterwards, is now higii and dry. and an additional groyne, put in later, is heading the stream *off towards the other bank.
Some cushions in a house in Innes road, St-. Albans, caught fire yesterday afternoon, with a result that the place received a visit from the fire brigade. The outbreak liad in the meantime beon suppressed without any serious damage being done. There was one passenger on the steamer Annette Rolph, which arrived at Wellington on Saturday afternoon from San Francisco. This was a black boar for the Wellington Zoo. The animal, which has not yet been tamed, was confined in a cage on the after deck.
A "Pj ess'' reporter proceeding along Hereford street at 9 o clock last evening heard an automatic fire alarm ringing cither at the back of the old Tourist Office (now used as part of the chief Post Office) or in the Royal Exchange Buildings next door. He notified the two sergeants in charge of the nine o'clock police patrol, and they, in companv with a constable, made a most thorough search of the Royal Exchange Buildings without, however, locating any trouble thore. Still tho bell rang persistently. Attention was then directed to the old Tourist Office, and here Sergeant Hvland located tho bell. Just as lie struck a match to inspect it, however, it suddenly stopped. No fire caused it to ring, and it must have been a short circuit, as tho fire station received no signal. His Graco Archbishop O'Shea is at present in Christclmreh, being the guest of tho Marist Fathers at St. Mary's, Manchester street. He may return to Wellington to-day. Last evening his Grace preached at St. Mary's beforo a large congregation from the text: "Behoid from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." In the course of his remarks he made some reference to the Peaco Conference, from which he averred no good result would come J unless a change had taken place in tho hearts of men compared with their ideas beforo the war. He exhorted the people to implore our Lady Queen of Peace to obtain for the Peace delegates light to know tho true principles of peace and the strength to apply thoni without fear of nnv opposition from any Power, whatever it might be, and with a special consideration for tlie poor and the working classes.
"This offence of stealing from tho employer ia very common right throughout the Dominion," commented Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court on Saturday morning,. when a man was charged with stealing tea, meat pies, and salmon from his employer, a well-known local caterer. Tho Magistrate continued: "A certain class —only a very small class, I am glad to say—seem to think that if they can take their employer's property in a small way without being round out there is no wrong in it. You were getting £5 a week (addressing the accused), and you were quite able to keep yourself and wife and family with that. I want you to realise that it is dishonest, and the man who does it is a thief. One shopkeeper told me that he had to put 21 per cent, to 5 per cent, on the firice of every article he sold to make up or what he lost through the dishonesty of his employees. The people of this Dominion are not going to pay for tho depredations of a lot of thieving men." After sentence had been passed, tho accused asked whether he would bo entitled to claim for wages due to him according to the usual dismissal arrangement. Tho Magistrate: There are plenty of lawyers to tell yoiK about that. However, your employer is entitled to dismiss you without notice,
Don't suffor with Rheumatism. Try "Rheumatic Pebbles" for the relief and cure of Rheumatism and allied complaints; such as Lumbago, Sciatica, etc. Price, 2s 6d a box, three boxes 7s, from chemists or direct. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. B* 1lantyne's). , 1 Accompanying this issue will be found Beath's Summer Sale bill. The management emphasises that the fashion stocks offered are new and. fresh, tho firm's regular merchandise, and do not include any lines "picked up'' for sale purposes. The sale commences tlijs mornirig at half-past nine o'clock. 5 Armstrong's Great Annual Summer Salo will commence to-moirow morning at ten o'clock. 1 Bradbury's Gold Medal Carnations — Special display. For tho next few days Messrs Hastie. Bull, and Pickering will show a fine range of specimen blooms, for the purpose of booking orders. 6 A man is always pleased to get a gift of a match-box, a pouch, a good pipe, or a cigar-holder. We nave a special lino of gift goods for men that provides many suggestions for pleasing presents. Watsons', Jewellers, .Limited, 695 Colombo street, Christchurch. 2 Bargain-seekers will be surely satisfied from to-morrow morning. Armstrong's Annual Summer Sale then 2 Smaller drapery bills are assured all residents of North Canterbury attending McGruer'B Summer- Sale, commencing on Tuesday, January 21st. Rangiora's most popular shop is simply teeing with timely offerings at big savings. Anyone not receiving a circular should write at once. 1' To buyers of drapery and clothing— high qualities and lowest prices will be found at Armstrong's Summer Sale to-morrow. 3 Mr Stewart Robinson, Cashel street, Christahurch.—Dear Sir, —We have pleasure in accepting your offer for large purchase of footwear, and must compliment you on your far-sightedness in securing these goods at the present time.—We are, yours faithfully (Sgd.) A. Mitchell and Co., Per J.M. 1 With the present shipping troubles, it is only a pharmacy doing a big dispensing business that can bo relied upon to accurately dispense a prescription nowadays. We liold good stocks of drugs, and charge moderate prices. E. Cameron Smith, chemist, 96 Worcester street (just off Square). SB4O4 —213 Splendid stocks are in full readiness for the Summer Sale at Armstrong's to-morrow. morning. 4 Strong leather school bags, bought before the rise, now 4s 6d, superior quality 5s 6d, 6s 6d; best value in town. Try Drayton's, 765 Colombo' street. 1 Tho more you use "No Rubbing" Laundry Help tho better you like it. Is packet sufficient for seven weekly family washings. N.Z. Farmers' Coop. 1 There will be sensational selling tomorrow—opening day of Armstrong's Sale- .5 TO OWNERS OF TRIUMPH MOTOR-CYCLES. Wo are prepared to make liberal allowances on Triumph motor-cycles taken in part payment for latest model "Triumph," "8.5.A.," or "Excelsior" motor-cycles. Adams, Ltd , High street. 6 TO OWNERS OF B.S.A. MOTORCYCLES. The same offer holds good to owners of "8.5.A." motor-cycles. We can give delivery of the new "Triumphs" in February,. "8.5.A." in a week or two. or "Excelsior" at once. Adams, Ltd., High street. 6 TO OWNERS OF EXCELSIOR MOTOR-CYCLES. Excelsior owners are also included. Prices of new model motor-cycles aro: Triumph (4 h.p, 3-spoed), £125; B.S.A. (41 h.p., 3-specd), £110: Excelesior (7-9 h.p., 3-speed), £110. Lamp and horn included. Adams, Ltd., i High street. B [
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