TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1992, 30 January 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Press Association. DARGAVILLE, last night. The barque Wai-iti is in the same position still. Her j'ards liavo evidently stuck in tlio river bed, keeping her in the position. At the time of the accident only Capt. Cormock and Messrs Mclntyre and Barr, first and second officers respectively, were on board. The vessel is full of water. The ship’s papers and personal effects have been recovered. Nothing will he done to right the vessel until the agents arrive. AUCKLAND, yesterday. There is fine weather for the celebrations of Auckland’s 67t.h anniversary. Tlic main attractions are the regatta, racing at Takapnna, and cricket match with the M.C.C. Charles Pepper and Herbert Howlett were charged at the Police Court this morning with receiving f>oo and 180 sovereigns respectively, part of the. proceeds from the robbery of £IOOO from the safe of the Navua in Decomber last, when in the Islands. Accused were remanded in custody for a week. The body of J. IV. Myers, chief officer of the Northern Company’s s.s. Kanieri, was found this morning floating in the harbor. The pockets uero filled with stones. Docoaied had been missing since Saturday.

WELLINGTON, yesterday. The Representation Commissioners liavo decided- upon a slight adjustment of the boundaries of the liangitikei electorate. They have also agreed to reinstate the name extinguished in the district of Tuapeka by substituting it for “Mount Ida. ' In the more northerly district the name of Geraldine lias also been reinstated instead of “Temuka,” ns it was proposed to cnll Mr. Flatman’s constituency. These are the ortly alterations of any consequence teat wdl appear wh -n the boundaries aro finally gazetted. Tho cost of a foitnightly service between Wellington and Sydney to connect with the .Brindisi mail, which the Premier has arranged with tho Union and Huddart, Barker Companies, is £4OO a month. George Robinson Wig mil, a railway workshops employee, 50 years of age, unmarried, was found dead last evening in a cottage where lie lived alone. He is said to have been ailing lately. WESTPORT, yesterday. H.M.S. Pioneer, which left last night for Hobart, put up a world’s record in coaling for a vessel of her class. The coal was put into her bunkers at the rate of one hundred and thirty-seven tons per hour. Seventy-five tons is usually considered good work. There lias been no rain of any importance in tho Bailor district for several months.

GREYMOUTH, yesterday. Tho New Alpine Goldmining Company has been floated. At a meeting of directors applications for over 20,000 shares wore allotted. The directors are visiting the mine forthwith and intend to immediately commence active operations. The brokers report that applications for shares are still pouring in from all parts of tho colony. Operations at tlie mine will be keenly watched, as exceptional results are anticipated from the new reef at No. 7 level. Several sluicing claims are idle owing to there being no water. Flaxmills driven by water power are similarly situated. Bush fires are raging in various parts of the country. Rain is badly neede. INERCARGILL, yesterday. Eileen Gorton, eight years, died today as the result of injuries sustained through her clothes catching fire while walking over burning peat at Maliaewa. > . Colonel Hawkins, recently appointed to the command of the Canterbury volunteer district, was entertained last night by the Southland volunteer battalion, the members of which made him a presentation and wished him God-speed. An old emuty wooden building at Gladstone, owned by Mrs Quinn, was burned early this morning. The house, which was an old landmark, having been built in 18-58, was insured for £450 in the Comw Union.

CHRISTCHURCH, yesterday. _ During the week ended Jannary 25 1525 eggs were laid by the hens in the Utility Poultry Club’s second egglaying competition at Lincoln College, bringing the total to date to 46,054. The highest totals for the week were : J. A. Mills’ white Wyn.ll- - 36, A. L. Webster’s silver Wyandottes 32, H. Hawke’s silver Wyandottes 31, W. O. Sail’s white Leghorns 31. The best totals to date are: M. Blanch’s silver Wyandottes 875, J. Ashton’s silver Wyandottes 780, E. O’Brien’s silver Wyandottes 730, Mrs Gordon’s brown Leghorns ‘ At the University Senate to-day Mr Hogben moved that in.the statute for degree 8.A,. section 2, tlie words from “any person” down to the end of section bbe deleted. One effect of the motion would be to allow mental science to be taken among other subjects taken for the degree. The motion,, on the suggestion of the Chancellor, was amended to refer to tho Ad Eundem Committee to consider whether the provisions as to education for B.A. degree might be modified. The motion was passed as amended. A motion by Sir Maurice O’Rorke that the Senate requests the Minister for Education to bring in a Bill next session of Parliament to give effect to the resolution passed by the Senate in 1905 for establishing divinir degrees in the University of New Zealand, was seconded by Professor Salmond. A discussion is proceeding. •_ , , ~ Sir Maurice O’Rorke’s motion in the Senate was carried by eleven votes to ten. , At the annual meeting of tne Christchurch Meat Company to-day, the report stated the number ot stock put through the various works was 1 350,332 head. The sum of £15,032 had been written off against renewals and displacements, and the balance to credit of profit and loss after providing for the previous year s debit balance of £14,493 12s lOd amounted to £43,104 2s 3d. The directors recommended £15,000 be used to ieplace the amount transferred to reserve fund the previous year, £oooo to be added to the reserve fund. £SOOO to open an ecjualisation dividend account, and £12,937 16s lOcl to pay a dividend of 8 per cent., leaving £5226 5s 6d to be carried forward.

WELLINGTON, Monday. Speaking at the send-off luncheon to Mr. -Belcher, seamen’s delegate to the Maritime Conference at London, Mr. Tregear, Secretary of the Labor Department, referring to the disappointment recently suffered by the two branches of the seafaring world, said that, without; wishing to in wav appear to bo blaming the Arbitration Court, ho had very great sympathy with the men in one or two directions He added that there would have to be definite instructions given by the Legislature by which it should make sure that the Act provided some direction making it clear on what basis tho minimum wage, or any other was to be computed; it thorn was to be no profit-sharing, oil what basis was it to he? He had not toe slightest doubt that Parliament would soon have the matter presented to it in a manner which would arouse the deepest interest, and tho matter must be made clear. Speaking at a dinner of the Wellington Rifle Battalion Colonel Robin, chief of tho General Staff, and first military member of tho Council „f Defence, in referring to tlie necessity of effective defence, said that m training troops there should be a definite g'oal in view, and to secure the best results it was necessary to move persistently to one objective. The object of all drill and training should be' t'o so perfect officers that they would be ablo to place their men ir tlie best position possible where they could he used to tho best advantage to place them so that tlielr fire would be most effective, and to do_ that t.e the best. advantage some imaginative power was necessary. Officers should remember the importance of attack. • Troops that could attack could always defend, for defence could never be successful without following up its advantages by attack. No troops that had depended solely on defence had done any lasting good for themselves. After Colonel Robin l ad pictured the attaining of a doiniheavy fire from field guns to suppress rifle fire by tho enemy, and so facilitate the advance of one’s infantry. He spoke briefly on the duties of the Council of Defence. To himself ns Chief of General StafF, belonged the responsibility of training the troops of tho colony to the gonoral idea of what ho had been endeavoring to convey . He did not want to shirk that responsibility for a moment: lie wante dto move the whole system right on fom where they now wore to start a fborough system of- instructi;m fir officers recognising competent officers competent mm w.e assured, and the prospect of proper placing of the men for the most effective fire made good. Given these conditions. ho said, wo would no ab.o to meet the enemy if-.ever ho came— Tough tho ColbneD hoped he would ■o the shores of ft.ew Zealand.

DUNEDIN, yesterday. Tlio bearing of tho goldminers and sluicers’ industrial dispute was commenced at Lawrence yesterday, His Honor, Mr Justice Sim, presiding over the Arbitration Court for tlie first time. Representatives of tlio employers and workers highly congratulated bis Honor on his 'appointment.

ANGLICAN SYNOD. DUNEDIN, yesterday. At tlio Anglican Synod the Bishop . of Wellington moved that the Synod i>s of opinion that the gonoral 'mis- ’ sions conducted by missioners from England on the lines of mission belli i to South Africa in 1904 would bo of , tlio utmost benefit to tho Now Zeaj land Church,mid respectfully requests , the Bishops to mako applications if practicable for such mission to proper authorities in England. Dr. Wallis said tho idea had been first approved by the Wellington Synod, and most of tlie other synods had also endorsed tho proposal. There was a great need for more life in the work of the church; all were inclined to lose heart about doing anything and were getting slack, and they wanted more faith. It was hoped tlio mission would quicken tho lifo of church people and also help to reach tlioso people who stood apart from tlio church altogether. Tlio mission to South Africa had done a great work, imd it was hoped similar work would be done in New Zealand. He did not moan that church lifo in Now Zealand was in a hopeless state; a most hopeful sign was that they were impatient with tlie present state of things and felt they ought to do better. If they accepted this mission, it meant a large expense, but most of all continual prayer that God will mako the mission fruitful in salvation of soiils. He would sooner see tlio resolution thrown out if they were not going to work and pray for it. Speakers referred to the great responsibility in connection with tlio proposal. Tlio Bishop of Christchurch expressed sympathy with tlio motion They had quite enough organisation, but lackod spiritual power, and they would never have that power unless they sought it in some such way as this. Itev. J. H. Rogers pointed out the need for a preparatory mission to the clergy. After further discussion, the motion was carried unanimously. The Bishop of Auckland lias received a promise of £IOO from a uunedin layman towards tho fund for erecting tlie new building of St. John’s College, Auckland. Speaking on tlio proposed mission of help to Now Zealand, the Rev .W. Beatloy said that in New Zealand and nil over Christendom there was a great deal of religion and very little Godliness. One reason was material prosperity, and another tlio general lessenings of belief, and in some cases tlie clergy, by injudicious changes in ritual, had driven away faithful, Godly peoplo, and tlieir places were not taken by tlie young peoplo. They were denying the validity of their orders when thoy said they had not power to convert men and found it necessary to bring men from over the sea to do it!. They really wanted an extension of permanent workers and of tlie pastoral work of the church. Tho Dean of Dunedin, Dr. Fitchott, objected to an assertion that there was no spirituality or . earnestness among them. The evidence was all tli ‘ other way. In the broad fields of ethics the standard was higher than ever before. It was folly to talk as if this was a heathen country. It was mischievous to send the statement abroad from the Synod that tlie Church was going to the bad. A motion. by the Dean of Dunedin to amend the canon so as to give the Primate the title of Archbishop of New Zealand was lost, the voting being:—Ayes: Bishop 1. clergy 9. laity 13; Noes: Bishops 6, clergy 6, laity 1.

On the motion of tho Bishop of Christchurch, a resolution authorised the Maori Mission Board to increase if possible tlie grants to dioceses wherein Maori clergy were at work, in order that the stipends of £6O per annum now paid to the Maori clergy may be raised to a suitable amount; also authorising the Board to expend a sum not exceeding £4OO per annum on tho organisation of its work. It was decided at the Anglican Synod to-day that a commission be appointed to consider and report at next session whether it is expedient "fio 'constitute the existing Sees a metropolitan See of New Zealand • whether the title of Archbishop and Primate be substituted for that of Primate, and whether any improvement can be made in the present system of electing the Primate.

CHEAP FARES. WELLINGTON, last night. The Hon. Wm. Hall-Jones, Minister for Railways, interviewed regarding a statement he made some time ago that he intended to institute a system of special excursions from the various centres to the international Exhibition, stated that the arrangements in connection with the matter were now complete. In regard to excursions from the North Island, it had been necessary to negotiate with the Union Company in order to obtain a “bed rock” fare from them, and so as to make workable arrangements as between the Company and the Railway Department, to enable the traffic to be expeditiously handled The Union Co. liad met him in a very fair manner, and arrangements had been made for a special excursion fare between 'Wellington and Lyttelton of £1 for first-class return, and 12s 6d for second-class return, which means return passages for ordinary single rates. The railway fares had been reduced to about onetliird of a penny per mile, and the first-class fare to slightly over one half a penny per mile for tho actual distance over which tlie passenger is carried. Thus the railway fare from Napier to Wellington is 16s 3d firstclass return, and 12s second-class return ; from Pahiatua to Wellington, 9s 6d and 6s 9d respectively; Dunedin to Christchurch 18s and i2s 9d respectively ; Timaru to Christchurch 8s 6d and 6s respectively, and so on.

BLUFF HARBOR. INVERCARGILL, last night. At tho annual meting of the Bluff Harbor Board to-day tlie chairman, reviewing the work, said the record liad been one of steady progress, and the financial position was one of strength and buoyancy. The shipping returns showed tho net tonnage entering the port during 1906 to have boon 473,187 (for 254 vessels), an increase of 20,678 tons compared with tho previous year. Imports showed an increase in practically every item, that in merchandise being 745 tons, manures 6437 tons, coal 535 tons timber 195,000 feet. ' The exports increased with two exceptions. General merchandise increased 1883 tons, frozen produce (after a steady decline for • five years) 1665 tons. Cheese increased about £23,000 in value, wool by 2999 bales. There was a decrease of 15,242 tons in grain, the smallest export for 10 years, and flax decreased by 1078 bales. Wharfage dues liad increascu by £4OO. Tlie balance sheet showed a total increase for the year oi £20,2.1„, ail increase of £1736 over 1905. Of this £20,008 was classed as ordinary revenue. The expenditure amounted to £19,984, as against £19,283 in 1905 showing an increase of income ovor .expenditure of £832, and a debit balance of £2918 with which the year was commenced was reduced to £2086. The sinking fund for the loan of £50,000 maturing in 1913 now amounts to £28,937, and on the due date should roach £42,000. The Chairman expressed disappointment that the Marine Department liad not yet issued written authority for extended reclamation works.

BOOKMAKERS. INVERCARGILL, last night. Mr MacCarthy, S.M., delivered his reserved judgment in the eases of bookmakers trespassing on Wanton racecourse on November 9. Alfred Driscoll, John Fairniaid, Charles Christie, Richard McDonald, and D. McLaren, were each fined £6 and costs. The defence was that the regulations under which tho defendants were ordered to leave were improperly made. The magistrate said that as the bookmakers seemed determined to set prohibitions at defiance he would iu future cases consider tho advisableness of inflicting gaol instead of lines. CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. At a meeting of tho committee of tho Christchurch Regatta Club tonight reports vvero received that Lake Forsyth, vvhero the championship regatta is to bo held nest month, contained plenty of water, and was in good order for the regatta. It was resolved to reply to a suggestion from tho Akaroa Club that the regatta committeo had no intention whatever of changing tlio course from Lake Forsyth to Akaroa harbor. SALE OF PROPERTY. ASHBURTON, last night. A. F. Roberts, of Westerfield, has purchased the homestead block of the Teviot station, near Roxburgh, Otavo. The property comprises 12,445 445 of freehold with buildings, also 19,000 acres of pastoral leasehold, 20,000 sheep, 360 head of cattle, 80 horses, implements and plant. The price is between £60,000 and *170,000.

SCHOOL TRUSTS. DUNEDIN, last night.. Tho Anglican Gonernl Synod tonight, on tlio motion of Mr James Alien, entered its sqlomii protest against any tampering with tlio religious character of any trust committed to tho charge, and in particular against tho unwarrantable interference of tlio Separnto Endowed Schools Bill. An attack on any particular endowment nioant an attack on tho whole system of endowment. Tlio Bishop of Wellington said lie saw no exouso whatever for ail attack on the school trusts of Wanganui and To Auto, the two schools throatonod, as it was admitted that they woro faithfully fulfilling tlio objects foi which they wore founded. A CHILD’S DEATH. INVERCARGILL, last night. About three p.m. on Monday E. Gorton, aged 8, of Makorowu, was going with a friend over smouldering pent and rushes, which burst into flame and sot firo to lior frock. Sho rushed to the house of her grandmother who toro off tho burning clothes,’ but though two doctors woro sent for, tlio child died at 9 p.m.

the exhibition, (By Telegraph Special Service.) CHRISTCHURCH, yesterday. There was a good attendance at tho Exhibition on Monday. Miss Alice Jennings, winner of tlio memento ns millionth person to pass tlio Exhibition turnstiles, has received a largo number of congratulatory telegrams from all parts of tho colony. Tho following telegram was received from the Premier from Auckland: “I congratulate you upon the unique distinction of being the milionotli ticketlioldor to pass through the turnstiles to tho Christchurch Exhibition, and that this may mark a period of great success in your future is my sincerest wish.” A novelty has arrived from Homo in the sliapo of a consignment' of daylight fireworks, sufficient for three displays, sent cut in tho Rinmtaka by Pain and Sons, London. Tho consignors speak very highly of those as forming a novel and interesting spectacle, and they, will bo shown on tlie Sports Ground in due course next evening. A display of Pain’s fireworks will bo given on Wednesday next.

A scheme, of classification of exhibits for judging purposes has now been diawn up. The schedule comprises 35 clauses, and many sub-divi-sions . Judges will bo appointed, it is understood, without further delay, and will begin tlieir work at a very early date. Lending exhibitors agree in praising very highly tlio classification of exhibits, and as it will be left to tho exhibitors to say under which heading thoy desire their displays gauged it is pointed out that there can be no Onnortunity for dissatisfaction on this score. Tho Hon. Mr. Millar, at present Minister in charge of the Exhibition, says that diplomas and certificates of award arc being prepared by the Public Works Department, whose Civil Servants can bo found to act as judges. Thoy will bo appointed, and in classes for which no Civil Servants, with necessary qualifications are available, other qualified men will be selected to act as judges. The Fijians arrived hack from the South to-day, and will recommence performances of songs and dances on the Sports Grounds. The Minister of Railways has decided that bandsmen in uniform attending the Exhibition contest will be granted tickets at holiday excursion rates-from February 15, available for return until March 15. They will have to make their own arrangements for sea travelling with tlie shipping companies concerned. Captain McGee, Lieutenant Merton, and Douglass, all of Christchurch, will act as judges of accoutrements, appearance, and expression in connection with the quickstep competition at the band contest.

Haydon Beck, a child violinist of five years, displayed his precocious ability in the Concert Hall this afternoon, and Miss Florence Quinn and Mr. Courtney Hood gave vocal items The concert was well attended. A series of open-air promenade concerts will commence to-moirow night, when Amy Murphy, of Dunedin, will be among the vocalists. Other concerts of the series will be given on Thursday and Saturday.

CHRISTCHURCH, last night. The popularity of the British Court at the Exhibition lias been shown in a marked manner by the purchases as well as large attendances. A large number of tlie pictures in the British section of the art gallery as well as articles belonging to tlie arts and crafts section in tlie court proper, have found private purchasers from one end to the other of the colony. Among tlie pictures sold to individuals are works of T. F. M. Sheard, R.B.A. (£200), Derrick Williams (£439), Matthew Hale (£105), and Mrs Stanhope Forbes’ etchings and black and ; white have also sold in an astonishing manner. Four very fine etchings by D. G. Cameron brought £2O, to works of lesser lights at £2 and £3. A number of beautiful miniatures have been purchased, chiefly by art societies of pictorial photographs, some of which are revelations in regard to technique. Examples have been sold at prices ranging from £2 to £lO. In the arts and crafts section numerous sales have been made, especially of pottery and jewellery, and the demand for cameos lias been so largo that many have been ordered twice, and special importations are being made from England to supply requirements. Tlie Fijians liad a large attendance at their songs and dances to-day. The Wanganui Maoris, who also performed before a large assemblage, leave for their homes on Thursday. On the afternoon of that day the Fijians and Maoris will unite in a combined entertainment, which should have exceptional interest in exemplifying the customs of Melanesian and Polynesian races. Some trouble lias been occasioned through water finding its way into the air pipes of the Exhibition organ. New pipes of galvanised iron have now been provided in a new position where water is less likely to reach them, and it is thought the organ will be available for use again almost immediately. Tlie Exhibition authorities were unable to make arrangements with Mr Massey, organist at Bathurst Cathedral, to give a second series of organ recitals before his return to Sydney, but Dr. Bradshaw, organist at Christchurch Anglican Cathedral, will give a number of concerts very soon. The orchestra is oxpected back on Friday, and will be heard in the Concert Hall that afternoon and every future afternoon during tlio fortnight’s season. West’s pictures and tlie Brescians promenade concert, which was to have been given on the sports giound to-night, was abandoned' owing to cold, windy weather. ’The Newcastle Band is applying to New South Wales Government for a subsidy of £3OO towards the expenses of competing at the international band contest at the Exhibition from February 11 to 16. The Minister, who is in charge, Hon. Millar, states that lie hopes to have the judges of tho exhibits appointd within a week from now. • The Education Department’s large exhibit in the homo industries section lias now received from Berlin through the foreign office in London, a number of photos, diagrams, and pamphlets relating to school furniture. These, together with special desks that have lately been received from various education hoards _ ni the colony, make up an exhibit specially interesting to teacliars The ‘ agricultural department is making a special display of honey extracted from tlie exhibition apiary, of which there is sufficient quantity to afford an excellent exhibit. The fourth exhibition of Pain s London fire-works will take place tonight. No charge is made for admission to these displays.