NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1776, 14 June 1913, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

TO PREVENT TRAM ACCIDENTS. . EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. Chrlstchurch, Juno 18. Tho frequency of-tramway accidents, chiefly of a minor character, has led the Christcliurch tramway authorities to consider tho adoption of further methods for tho education of tho users of cars and. the public generally.' At present the Trnnlway Board has under discussion a proposal to co-opcrato with tho tramway authorities in' other parts of tho Dominion in the publication of an illustrated booklet, giving information on tho subject of the prevention of accidents. Tho idea is that m addition to circulating tho booklet amongst tho adult population, it should bo distributed amongst children attending the public schools, 00 that the, rising generation may got instructed ir tho subject. TRADE ORDERS & AGENCIEB, CASE OF INTEREST. Auckland, June 13. A legal point of interest to commercial men was considered by Mr. Justioo Cooper at tho Supremo Coyrt to-day. Johnsop Garnett and C 0.., of Christchurch, aro in> dent agents, representing Richards, Ltd., canvas manufacturers, of Alxsrdoen. Tho first-named firm sends round travellersand accepts orders, which aro fulfilled bj Richards, Ltd., from Aberdeen. Tho action was begun by Marks and Co., of Auckland, in respect to alleged non-fulfilment of threo largo orders given in this way. Richards, Ltd., aro applying to have the proceedings sot aado, on tho grounds that they aro not carrying on; tho business in New Zealand. 1 After hearing argument on tho subject, his Honour reserved his decision. SATURDAY HALF-HOLIDAY. Chrlstchurch, Juno 13. The first "late night"' on Friday n*?co» aitatcd by tho adoption in Christchurch. and tho surrounding districts of tho Saturday half-holiday for shops was obsorved this evening. The streets were not crowded to tho 6amo extent as on Saturday nights, but there was a fairly largo number promenading along tho principal thoroughfares. Retailers generally aro Bomownat disappointed with tho business done, but for the most part aTo optimistic, realising that it will take some timo for things to readjust themselves. A drawback is that employers havo not yet made Friday pay day, and that consequently pooplo nave not tho money wherewith to go shopping. An effort is to bo made to induce employers generally to pay their employees on Fridays.

CONSUL INQUIRING. Dunedln, June 18.' ' 'Advice has been received by the polioc from the Union Company that the American Consul at Papeete is making inquiries concerning Miss Nellio Donohuo or Donaghue, wbo left Dunedin by the Moeraki on March 23 for Wellington, where sho joined the Aorengi for San Francisco.' She -was accompanied by a girl about two Tear? old, nrho is said to have been abandoned in Papeete. The police, have been' unable to ascertain if the woman was a resident of Dnnedin. Her fare from Dunedin to 'Frisco was paid by a man living in the latter town, and the child was carried free. THE FENDALTON BURGLARY. Chrlstchurch, June, 18. Detectives have been,attively investigating the suburban burglaries; Mid last night arrested a young man named Edward Neil Whitton on a charge' of having entered a house at Fendalton. When Whitton appeared in Court this morning tho police Btated that there were other charges pending, ond a remand- was granted. KING OF TONGA'S YACHT. Auckland, Juno 13. The yacht Onelua, recently built in Auckland for tho King of Tonga, sailed ' for her destination some time ago, tho •' safe arrival being reported by wireless. Captain Stenbeck, who was in charge of tho yacht, returned to-day, and 6tatod that tho voyage was practically a record. The yacht left on Monday, May 19, and arrived on Wednesday, May 2S. Tho best day's run was on May 23, tho vessel logging 21G knots. HATPINS THAT HURT. Invercargill, June 13. Twelve cases against women for wearing protruding hatpins in tramcars caino before tho Court to-day. Tho Magistrate ruled that tho by-law wna valid, and fined seven of tho defendants fivo shillings each, Tho cases of tho others wero dismissed Somo pleaded ignoranco of tho by-law. BRIEF MENTION. » Chrlstchurch, Juno 13. In tho Supreme Court, Reginald Brown, who pleaded guilty to theft and forgery, was admitted to probation for twelvo months: Chrlstchurch, June 13. Fines varying from 20s. to COs. were inflicted in tne Magistrate's Court on 58 offenders against (lie Defenco Act. Auckland, Juno 13. A' number, of milk vendors were fined to-day, the trouble in tho majority of cases being an excess of water in tlio milk. Tho fines ranged from £2 to .£5, . according to the circumstances. Tho magistrate remarked that milk prosecutions wero becoming too frequent. Ho would in future consider a fine of £a tho minimum penalty.