NEWS OF THE DAY

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8338, 25 January 1913, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Owing to the recent fixe completely destroying the stock and plant of the company, it has been decided to cease tho publication of the “Tomuka Nows’ and “Geraldine MaiL” A consider able number of Ngatihaua,'from the Matamata and Walton districts, have arrived in Huntly to take part in the ceremonies attendant upon the marriage of Taipu, second son of tho late “King” Mahuta, and the daughter of Te Houheu Tukmo, of Taupo. Among the arrivals were Tupu Taingakawa (the King-maker), and Rawliiti. The marriage will taka place at Hukanui to-day. Tho Inspector-General of Schools, Mr G. Hogben, speaking at the University Senate, Auckland, on Wednesday, said that the Otago Medical School was understaffed to the extent of at least three teachers, and the staff was underpaid. The salaries now amounted to less than £4OOO, and on the basis of salaries paid in other medical schools, the expenditure on salaries should be about £6400 per annum to secure efficiency in the school. Additional staffing would be required at the other hospitals if they were to receive students. He would be very slow to interfere with the unity of the course at Otago University, or to do anything towards the establishment of other medical schools. “It’s the same old charge—offensive smells,” said Mr E. M, Beechey at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in opening on behalf of the municipal authorities a case against James Phillips of permitting malodorous exhalations to arise on his premises in Drummond street. “How do you plead?” Philips was asked. “Oh, well, not guilty, of course,” he replied. It was stated that the defendant had frequently been penalised for having allowed places in which he lived to smell. Evidence was given that his house in Drummond street was full of nauseating rubbish, and there was no ventilation. In consequence the neighbours had complained to the corporation. Chief Inspector Doyle said Phillips had given an undertaking that he would clear the accumulations away, and that he would leave tho country. “Are you willing to do this, Phillips,” inquired Dr. McArthur. “Yes, I’ll make arrangements.” said Phillips. Tho case was adjourned until February 14th to give defendant a chance of fulfilling his promise.

Mr Robert McNab has intimated that he is prepared to deliver a lecture in Blenheim on .February 10th, under tho auspices of the Captain Cook Memorial Committee. Notice has been given by Councillor Barber of intention to move ax tuo nest meeting of tho City Council: “ That the building bylaws be'amended so as to provide that in future all verandahs to bo erected within the brick area shall be suspended from tho building, and that no vortical supports from tho footpath bo allowed.” Representation has been made to tho Mayor of Petone advocating tho commencement of the borough sewerage works. A start is to be made as early as possible, but it is understood that only the best men will ho engaged, and the .borough works are not to be looked upon in the nature of a benevolent institution. “We have not yet learned to appreciate the glory of our own country,” said the Mayor during his address at the opening of the Overseas Club’s conference yesterday. Ho had seen a good dead of New Zealand, and it was a country worth living for and worth fighting for, and they should encourage national and Imperial sentiment as much as they could. Thirty-seven applications for tho position of medical superintendent at tho Auckland Hospital have been received by tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. The names will be forwarded on to tho selection committee, consisting of the Prime Minister (Hon. W. F. Massey), Minister of Public Health (Hon. R. H. Rhodes), and the ex-Min-istor of Public Health (Mr G. W. Russell, M.P. for Avon).

The executive of tho New Zealand Sports Protection League invited tho New Zealand Olympic Council to send a deputation to them, with a view to consulting as to what assistance tho league could render tho council in regard to future representation at Olympic games. The deputation, consisting of Messrs A. Marryatt, B. R. Kecsing, and G. S. Hill, representing tho Olympic Council, yesterday waited on Sir G. Clifford (chairman) and Messrs J. H. B. Coates, C. P. Skerrett, and C. Tringham. Tho consultation was of a mutually satisfactory nature. The secretary of the Horowhcnua A. and P. Association states that the entries for all classes of dairy cattle are the best the association ever has had. It is expected that the quality of tho exhibits will surpass all previous records of local exhibitions, and that the show in this class will be a very fine one. With tho fine blood stock from the Levin experimental farm (which is being entered as “for exhibition only”) and the entries before alluded to, the farmers and visitors will have the opportunity of seeing what excellent stock this district contains. Tho large increase in the cattle exhibits moans the erection of some extra tw r onty-fivo yards. The show takes place next Wednesday

The Hon. W. H. Herrics, Minister of Railways, who recently made an extensive tour of the country proposed to ho served by the East Coast railway, informed a “Times” reporter yesterday that this line would be among the first to be prosecuted when money was available for public works. “I don’t say it will hare precedence over all the others, but it will bo one of the first.” The Minister added that the line, which would eventually connect Gisborne with Tauranga and thence via the Main Trunk line with Auckland, would open up a large extent of pastoral land, somo of which was also suitable for the cultivation of maize, Parts of the route would present some difficulties in construction, but other tracts—such as the Bay of Plenty districts—would be comparatively easy. Since it took possession of its new showground at Solway, the Masterton A. and P. Association has made phonnomenal progress. The provision that is made for the care and exhibition of stock is so- complete that owners have little to do but place their exhibits upon the train. There is a railway siding at Solway, extensive holding-pal-docks immediately adjacent streams of water running everywhere, and an abundance of food and shelter. On the day of tho show, rfle sheep pavilions and horse and cattle stalls will afford ample shelter against heat of rain, while there is practically no distance to travel stock from tho holding paddocks to tho pens. This year’s show of fat and stud stock promises to eclipse any of its predoccssors. Already entries are coming to hand, and inquiries are being made from breeders in the South as well as the North Island. Breeders should remember that entries close on Saturday. February Ist, , with the secretary (Mr J. B. Emmett). Mr R. W. Holmes, Engineer-in-Chief to tho Public Berks Department, who returned from Castlepoiut on Thursday night, informed a “ Times ” representative that the new lighthouse on that part of the coast has been satisfactorily constructed, and that tho light itself was burning well. Tho new structure has been erected on a reef which stands out to tho northward of tho point, and which has an elevation of about a hundred feet above sea level. The height of the tower is sixty feet, so that tho lantern is placed at a elevation of 160 feet. It is a second order light, giving three flashes in quick succession, each cycle taking an interval of forty-five seconds. The visible range is nineteen and a half miles in clear weather, and tho illuminant is vapourised kerosene, with a mantle. Cast-iron has been used in the construction of tho tower. On the mainland, with which tho reef is connected, three houses have been erected for the keeper and assistant. Associated with tho lighthouse is a signal station, where vessels can be reported if they wish, and in a short while this station will bo connected by telephone with Castlepoint and Wellington.

Oftentimes because of their roving propensities have the stock of Patrick Cavanagh been responsible for their owner being prosecuted by the Onslow Borough Council. Yesterday Cavanagh was charged before Dr. A. McArthur, S.M., on three informations of having permitted several calves and oows to wander. “Some of the calves are only a couple of months old, and they just went through the fence for : holiday, your “Worship,” smilingly said defendant to Dr. McArthur, “well, Cavanagh, you are about tho most cheerful defendant who comes before this court, and L, think you deserve some consideration,” observed his Worship amidst laughter. ‘Air Cavanagh is, of course, a very old offender " remarked Mr P. W. Jackson, on behalf of the Onslow Council. “Latch- be has shown a decided improvement, but he has again taken to the same ok! games of allowing his cattle to wander on the roads of the borough.” Dr. McArthur considered that a fine of os. with costs 7s, on each charge would meet the case. Solicitor’s costs, £1 Is, were allowed on the first charge. David P. Matthews, charged with ..having permitted two cows to stray on to unfenced land in Onslow Borough was fined ss, with costs 7s, and Alfred Bradley was ordered to nay 7s costs for allowing a horse to be at large. Mr J. J. McGrath appeared for Matthewa-

Tho following vessels are expected to bo within wireless range of Wellington this evening: Navua, Makanni, Victoria. Athehic. Warrimoo, Maheno and Maungamii. The following are expected to be within range to-morrow evening: rlijuaroa, Makariui, Athenic, Warrimoo and Mannganui. A considerable number of the Petone slaughtermen have gone to Auckland for the purpose of seeking work in tha meat works in the northern distnctThe award in the north does not expire until later in the year. A comencement has been made with the retaining wall along tho foreshore at Petone. Eight men are engaged laying tho foundations for tho concrete wall and removing boatsheds that are in the lino of tho proposed structure. Tho matron of tho hospital acknowledges with : hunks the following: Flowers—Mrs Taylor, Mrs Hill, Mrs Coverdale, Mrs Sydney Kirkcaldie, Mis* Price, St. Mark’s Presbytery, Sit, Thomas’s Church. Books and magazines—Mrs Turrell, Mrs H. SimpkinsOld linen—Mrs H. Kebble. The Plunkot Society has arranged with tho ladies’ executive of tho Easter carnival committee to conduct, on up*, to-dato and hygienic principles, a baby show. Being organised by exports, thus should bo an important feature of the carnival. A demonstration of first aid and homo nursing will also bo one of the attractions of tho proposed “mimic battle ” at the gathering. Statistics regarding tho building operations in Sydney disclose higher totals, both as to number of buildings aud cost, than for any previous year. The number of buildings brought la completion and supplied with water during 1912 was 88(52, compared with, 6752 in 1911, the former highest total. In tho city, where sites have becoms, scarce, taller buildings had been tho rule. Tho total expenditure amounted to £5,432,734, compared with £3,825,* 182 in 1911. Notwithstanding tho is. creased buildings, house agents in tho suburbs are still unable to meet the demand. Tho following is an extract from a letter from Tsai Guenubeh, Chinese Minister for Public Instruction in tho Arts and Sciences, to General Soberi (membro do I’lnstitut), founder of the Central Esperanto Bureau in Paris (illustrating tho spread of Esperanto): “ .... Henceforth I shall use every endeavour to disseminate tho neutral auxiliary language in every part of the Republic, witli a view to the facilitation of international relations. T<s show that I am of like opinion with yourself, I may inform you that wo have just organised a course of instruction in Esperanto in tho capital.” Charles Physic was ordered to pay 7» costs at tho Magistrate’s Court yesterday for having failed to remove a cab from ono part of tho Queen’s wharf to another when requested to do so os. January 9th. It appeared that when the Mararoa arrived from Lyttelton instructions were given by tho wharfinger that on account of tho congestion of traffic not more than four cabs were to bo allowed past tho barrier at ono time* Defendant persisted in driving onwards when told to go back, hence the court proceedings. As ho entered a plea of guilty tho Harbour Board authorities did hot press for anything more than a nominal penalty. “See that you don’t do it again,’’ was Dr McArthur’s advice to Physic. “Wo get all sorts of offences, but this is a now ono to me,” remarked Dr A. McArthur, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday when hearing a charge against Janies Mason, a senior cadet, of having failed to attend a certain parade in uniform. Sub-Inspector Sheehan stated that tho information was laid under section 65 of tho Defence Act Amendment Act, which provided that members of the auxiliary forcoa must wear their uniforms and accoutrements when at drills. “My uniform doesn’t fit me,” explained tho cadet. “Oh. yon don’t like to turn out if it doesn’t fit?” queried his Worship- “No sir.” answered the lad. “All right, you will bo convicted and ordered to pay court costs 75.” said Dr McArthur, see if that will fit you.” (Laughter.) Fashion has declared in favour of certain distinctive Hairdressing Styles for tho present season. A large range of Human Hair goods for the fashionablrv modes has just come to hand from the leading Hair Merchants of London. Transformations, £4 4s; Troupes, £2 2s i Curl Clusters, 15s. Free lessons to purchasers. Mrs Eolloston, Lambton quay (opp. Economic).—Advt: