NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue XXXXV, 9 December 1903, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Borough Works Committee will meet to-morrow evening at 7.30.

We give a reminder of the annual siho'w 1?T .the Tu'ranaki A. and P. Society, which- takes place to-morrow.

The work of laying the line on Toko extension, will be put in hand very shortly, The. Duinedin party of citizens who were lost in a fog on Monday in Central Otago turned up all right on Tuesday.

We have received from tho Education Department a copy of the National Scholarships Act, which may be inspected at this oflice.

51. Jjebamly, the "Emperor of the Sahara," who Is at present on a visit to England, is said to be worth between £8,000,000 and £9, 000,000 sterling. On a charge of using insulting lareffnag'C to the Salvation Army, in Dannevirke, an accused person was lined £3 or one month's imprisonment.

A very large number of guests onjoyevd the hospitality of the Ven. Archdeacon.aind Airs Cole at "Strandon" on Monday afternoon, to meet Bishop and Mrs Neligan.

1-ne temperature in the circle at the Theatre lost evening was far from frigid, and we -would re-com-ment to the management that some new ventilation arrangements be made.

The Sonoma, with the inward 'Frisco mail, l-eachod Auckland yesteiday morning. Tire southern portion is being brought down by the Rarawa, and will 'be sent on bythe mall train this morning.

The latest craze of the sensational cycling showmam is, after tiring the public of France with "looping the loop," to flash down a long- in-elme, at the end of which,' by the impetus fitiinod, the machine arid rider flit across a 130 ft gap on to another platform.

Or the 3 4th instant a new service will lx> commenced by tho s.s. Kia Ora, leaving Onehunga on Monday, calling at Kaglain. Kawhiia. and Waitara, and returning from VVaitara vi.a the same ports on Wednesday, 16th, at 7 p.m. This service will be continued weekly, weather and other circumstances permitting.

A smart capture was effected on Tuesday evening by Constable Buttimore at the breakwater. The 'description of a main named Power, wanted in Nelson for false pretences, wa.s sent by telegraph, and the constable identified ami arrested his man just as he was about to leave for Onehungu by the Takapuna.

In an article on our labour laws, Ghristchluroh Truth soys :—" What will happen when hand times come ? That is a reflection that has occurred to many thoughtful citizens, but it has hitherto been ignored by the Labour party. •" Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof" has been the unionist motto, and not the future. There are already indications that the refaction is beginning to set in.

A butcher boy named Joe Stockman, employed by Messrs Sole Bros., had a narrow •escape from serious accident on Tuesday morning. He was ridlnig down Devon-street from the Goveriurierot Buildings, when he lost his seat and was dragged for some distance. Fortunately the pony did not kick, and the boy escaped unhurt.

The Journal of the Department of Labour tor December has the fol-, lowing regarding New Plymouth : Building trades, mtch busier tha during the last few months ; engineering trades, working full time ; •boot and clothing trade, fairly well employed ; retail trade (general), very fair ; unskilled labour, with local work in progress there are very few unemployed.

Captain Jackson Barry intends to leave for Rotorua as soon as he is a little stronger and able to travel. The old man is labouring heavily in the sea of Time now, and It would he a kindly act aod one well merited for the community to lift a little the hardship that oppresses him. The days aliiond of the old pioneer are not so many that the treasury would be strained by a helping sufficient for his needs. He is eightyfour years of age, and very ill.

It is reported that lvpresentatlves of Dr. Bowie, of Zion City, barve for some time past been proselytizing in Wellington. Colour was given to tiie rumour yesterday, when a cleri-cal-looking man, arrayed in a frock coat, walked into the sea at Oriental Bay, ■accompanied by another person, wihin was thrice immersed in tlK' salty fluid by the man in the morning coat. Thereafter the participants in this strange proceeding Klought the house of a hospitable stranger, doffed their strange apparel, and put on ordinary garments. —Times.

An instance of the remarkable change from drought to plenty in Victoria —A man who had a number of owes in lamb brought them into the stock market last summer, and offered them at Is !>d per head. He had no grass-, and they were starring. The best offer be could gx?t was Is ()d. Ho held on to them and travelled them into the scrub. Quite recently ho sold them fat for 15s a head, after getting 80 per cent, of lambs, which realised 10s a piece.

It has been urged on the electoral authorities in Melbourne that some Kpecial facilities should be afforded onv polling day to female electoi-s. Suggestions have been made that ttvere might bo separate women's entrances to fix. booths, and that their votes might bo recorded at particular booths. The department, howover, is 'determined that no distinction shall be shown. " Women will be treated simply im electors', and will have to shar-ft the general ar . mmgemeßt^,"-

The gTandfutherly Prussian Minister o'f Education has issued to nil Kcluoois under Ivis control a circular in which attention is 'drawn to the ever increasing; mimibfr of automatic machines for the sale of chocolates ami other sweets, turd to the temjitation these oiler to schoolchildren. The Minister asks teachers of schools to use every influence with the children uii'der their can; in order to prevent excesses. The .Johannesburg correspondent of the OtagO' Daily Times, writing recently, says :—" I notice someone has been takimg me to task for remarks made in reyaed to Mr Graham (low supplymig tire Agricultural Department of five 'Prainsivaal with •valuable information refunding the methods pursm-.l in New /.ealaud in all agricultural and pastoral work.' Without olYeiinjf an opinion as to whether New Zealand is justified in having a resident trade representative in South Africa., it is surely alhsurd to contend that hecause Mr (low had no country training he is unaible to givu reliable iuformaJ-ion on the subjects mentioned. Air Gow does not pose as an expert ugiiculturisl, but. he knows his country ami what it is capable of producj i«tc-. And this .1 know: he is giving his best services in the position I in which ho is placed."

At a meeting of the Directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, held on Saturday, the Secretary (Air Tluos. Duncan) reported upon the caso of 0 Ihitton. Jlutton was nominated at the Caledonian Society's sports in 1902, as a maiden, and worn stakes. It was subsequently 'ascertained, according to information received, that Button previously competed successfully in Tasmania. Mr I>unean produced corrcs-' ponidence bearing on the matter, and also read a letter from Hiitton, who <kuricd that lie was the person who had won races in Tasmania. On the motion qi Mr C. H. Smith it was decided to disqualify Hutton for life tor wilful misrepresentation in his nomination at the sports held in January, 1901, and t» ask the N,Z. Association of Caledonian Societies to endorse the disqualification. To-morrow Messra Bewley and Griffiths will sell without reserve the collection of 27 oil paintings from the brush of Mr Attwood the well known artist of Palmers! on North, of whose work the New Zealand Times says that it will !matcrially help to influence and raise the standard of art in the colony. On the conclusion of tho above sale the firm will sell a splendid lot of carpet squaws and rugs. The rugs are now opened at the Mart, quality is excellent, and the colours pleasing, and householders will do well to attend the sale.

Air Newton King advertises a clearing sale of. furniture at Vogeltown on Monday next on account of Mr T. Titshbon, who is leaving the district. This is a good chance for anyone wanting furniture, as it is all good and reliable.

The Alelhourne Clothing Company announce in this issue that they have, been appointed sole agents for the "Uoaigih Kider" brand of ready-to-wear suits.*

In this issue Messrs Bewley and Gri|lllths notify that thuy will sell by auction that central business site lately, occupied by Mr Jury's livery staibles.l Situated as the property is in the centre of the town, close to the post ollico and with a certainty of the town extending westward, this should be a most valuable site for wholesale or shop premises.

Mr H. Callaghan intends taking a trip through the Auckland district during the Christmas holidays, with a view of studying the land question and arranging agencies in that district.*

Vov knock-about pries read Morey and Moore's advertisement top corner, Srd page, next to Wants.*

f'orf Moturoa will be open fcr sale by Messrs Callaglnin unci Co, on Jim. U next. In view of llie Harbour Board spending a large sum on the improvement of the harbour, this property will without doubt 1)0 a grand spec* Bargains in footwear, bargains in neckwear, bargains in hats, caps, shirts. The Melbourne offers elegance to the man spending money freely, and the best economy to the man spending money carefully. To both it 'gives the largest value received. The Melbourne is the bargain corner, the home of little prices.*

It is expected that Veale's Estate will again ho placed on the market aiboxrt January next, the date of expiry of present lease. This estate had a phenomenal run when first opened, Messrs Callahan and Co. disposing of about 70 sections within 30 days. No doubt the system introduced *is one of the finest for those desirous of procuring homes, on easy terms, as the payments are within the roach pf'all. The property is beautifufljy situated on , acoojint' of its high position and magnificent view, and will be placed in the hands of all the local agents for dispos.il.* Ttio line that divides "to measure" and " ready money" clothing is no longer seen at the Melbourne Clothing Company; hundreds of well-dressed men haw discovered the fact already, and the sale of these splendid rough rider brand suits is incroasiwg daily, Gentlemen's suits —everyone of them.*

Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, and Keepers, certainly the finest stock on the West Coast of New Zealand. A good present with each wedding ring at J. H. Parker's, Jeweller, next Railway Crossing, Devonstreet, New Plymouth.—Advt.