NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 281, 1 December 1904, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Hi is requested that tradesmen close their promises at noon to-day, on account of the sho-w,

Members of the exhibition committee are retniiided that tjiey are to assemble at the itecreatipu Grounds at two p.m. to-day for the purpose of being photographed. Entries for the exhibition are still rolling in, the commercial and home industries being particularly strong. In the latter section the time for entry has been extended.

A shearer in the employ of Mr Croft, of Omi-hi, near Ambprley, has been missing since Friday niorniiig. He bad Ween peculiar in his manner for a day or two before he disappeared.

The Arbitration Court concluded its sittings ut Wanganui on Wednesday. Two casss aguinst master bakers for not paying overtime to pastrycooks were dismissed, .as it is doubtful if pastrycooks come within the award.

At a sale of old corporation horsetramcars at Wellington- on Tuesday tile cars were sold at prices ranging from £5 to £8 10s,. the average price being £6. Most of the cars are in l good order, and cost the corporation over £IOO each to build,

At Na rw-ndera- (N.S.W.), a boy named Allan Mucken/it-, while out shooting with two other boys, was shot through the eye with <i penrifle. There was very little hope of his recovery.

About, lo million gallons of water are coming in from the rivers daily for Sydney's water supply, und about 20 millions leaving Ihe reservoirs for the consumers, thus showing a daily shortage of about five million' gallons.

At the National Council of Women that has just concluded its sittings in Sydney, Miss Goldstein said that women had not come into competition with men in the. industrial world. I t was the other way about. She clmrgwd men with taking all the cottage industries that used to be carried on in the house by women—spinning, weaving, making scent and lace, curtains and clothes—out of their sanctuary on the invention of machinery.

The winds I'almerston -has had lately have dried the land up so that farmers are now able to commence work in earnest, and ploughing is going' on apace. The grass also is not only plentiful, but of a more nutritious nature ; especially is this the case around tipper Tuonui and the Colytori districts. There is a trade being done in calves, those farmers who intend patronising the dried milk factory selling them at hall'-a-crown each, but others are either killing them or giving them away.

The Victorian Government. Statist estimates that the area under wheat for 1904-5 totals 2,390,400 acres, from which lie estimates a yield of 21,299,000 bushels. A good deal of difficulty has been experienced in framing 1 an estimate this season. The want of rains in .the principal wheat 'districts of the Mollee during August and September will be largely responsible for a reduced return compared with the previous season. It is stated that rust has appeared in certain districts, and that some of tho crops arc largely mixed with wild oats, but on the whole the Government Statist is satisfied from the information which has come to hand that a fair crop may reasonably be expected.

A singular case was investigated by the Bristol Magistrates. Some time ago a, committal order was obtained against Miss Thompson, a dress-maker, for the non-payment of rates to the amount of £6. The commitment was allowed to stand over for a month, in order to give her an opportunity of paying. In the meantime Miss Thompson said she handed a sum of money to a solicitor's clerk named Frank Fell, whom she knew, and asked him to take it to the rates office, which he subsequently told her he had done. The money, however, was not paid, and Miss Thompson was committed to Horfield Prison for a month. The facts were brought to the knowledge of the Magistrates, who communicated with the Home Secretary, and Miss Thompson wus released. Fell was charged with converting Miss Thompson's money to his own use, and the Magistrate sentenced him to three months' hard labour. A discovery of some importance to botanists and scientists is reported from Branxton (N.S.W.). Mr Joseph Lynch, headmaster of the Superior Public School, Darlingliurst, recently collected specimens of the native flora in the Branxton district, and after returning home, George Thomas, junr., forwarded some specimens to Mr Lynch, who forwarded them to the Government botanist for classification. Amongst the specimens was discovered the "Oxylobium humi fusum," which belongs solely to Australia, and which has been lost sight of since the American expedition in 18+8. Mr Booran, collector for the Botanical Gardens, was immediately despatched to make an inspection in the Branxton district, and found the flower, which is unknown in other parts of; Australia, •but grows abundantly in that district. This, he states, is the first trace of Oxylotyiurn humi fusum discovered. for upwards of 00 years. A railway shunter named Travis, employed at the Clyde railway station (N.S.W.), met with a terrible accident late on Saturday nigh't. He had effected a coupling, and running along with the train attempted to get on the van. Instead of alighton the step, his foot, slipped, ami went between the bars of the wheel. The unfortunate man was dragged along, and was bumped violently on the hard roadway as the wheel revolved, until the train was stopped. He was soon extricated, and conveyed to the Parramatta district hospital, where it was found that his injuries were extensive, both legs l>cing 'broken, and lumps of muscle torn out of -the arms, in addition to severe abrasions on the upper part of the body, caused' by heipg bumped on the loose metal on the track. The left leg was amputated below the knee, but it was decided to give the right leg a chance of recovery. The right knee was smashed to a pulp.

A scene occurred at the Roman Catholic Church, Seymour (Vie.) during the progress of a sermon by tho Rev. Father O'Brien, of the Iledemptorist Order. Two young women in the front seats were laughing l and giggling during the sermon, and distracting the preacher. At first. Fnther O'Brien cautioned one woman that he would publicly put her out if she did not desist. This did- not hove any effect, and the woman continued her unseemly behaviour. She wus again 1 spoken to, and 'eplied loudly : "You are mad, you silly fool. I have not been doing unyr thing," Father O'Brien told the woman she had been distracting him nil through. The wonian then rose and walked out. On her- way she abused the priest, and said that ho "should practise what he preached." The proceedings caused quite a sensation, and it upset the whole of a very large congregation. It is thought the woman is a Btranger in town.

The Rev. F. H. Bennett, Maori missionary, speaking at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, said that when in 1854 Sir George Grey visited England he was able to mention with pride that of New Zealand's then population of 100,000 Maoris, only 1000 were heathens, and when Bishop Selwyn arrived he found a race of cannibals converted, in one generation, to Christianity. What, however, wore the conditions now ? The native population of these colonies had dwindled to 4.1,000, but, saddest of all, where in 1854 there were only 1000 heathens, the number -was now at the very least 8000—due largely to the colonists' neglect us aa Church, their apathy, and their indifference to their fellow men's circumstances. 1 When, on t'he one hand, they looked at their magnificent churches, at the growing' wealth. and, on the other hand, considered how they had allowed the Maori to lapse from Christian faith, it wus a sad reflection on the Church.

In his address tp tlfe Dunedin Synod recently, tile Primate of Novv Zealand (Bishop NeviU), referring 1q women's work in the Church, stat* ed :—lt is not easy to define the constitutional relation of the ministry of women to church authority. Their work would seopi tp be under the more personal direction of the Bishop. We are feeling our way, however, to very marked expansion of this side of our religious work. I have recently ordained as deaconness one of our probationers, Sister Mary, who, by her excellent work in the parishes of St. John's mul St, Mary's, and ip other w(iy«, has proved her fitness for that olliuo, In a venture of fult-h we have just moved from Scotland-street to the larger house in Leith-streot known as "The Grange," where the larger rooms are better adapted for the mother's meetings, societies, and classes so ably presided over by the Superior, Sister Ernestine, and where the children of the orphanage can be accommodated and placed under the charge of a probationer deaconess. This work is a great one l , and it is enlarging every day. It may not be much under the control of the Synod', but that it will find sympathetic support from our people I am sure,

TUe revised New Plyniouth-Opun-nke mail coach time-table appears in this issue.

Mr Newton King sells, on the 9th inst., farm stock on account of Mr K. W. Morris, of M'augorei. The list is advertised to-day. 'Ho Kerry and Dexter cattle, to be exhibited by the Department of Agriculture at to-day's show, should prove the centre of much attracition.

Housewives are naturally interested in anything' having for its object the minimising of tire work of' Blue Monday," and a notice regarding "Washine" i. which appears, to-day should attract their attention.

During a recent cycling road race between Soiitbbridge and Springston, in Canterbury, -someone scattered tin tacks on a portion of the road, with the result that eight or ten of the tires of the competing machines were punctured. At Ktvikoura on Tuesday Detective Chrystall arrested William Arthur Monk and Tom Not-t Monk on a charge of having' l'orged a will purporting to be signed toy Thomas Good'aere, who died last month. Accused were remanded on bail until Monday.

The funeral of the late Mi' W. J. Shaw, which J,ook place on Wednesday at To Ilenui cemetery, was attended by a large representative following. The service was conducted My the Rev. F. G. Evans, assisted by the Revs. A. M. Bradbury and F. A. Bennett.

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Employers' Federation began in Wellington yesterday, employers from various parts of the colony being present. The annual report of < the Vigilance Committee made strong protest against the imperfect la-'e session acts.

A new 7b.p. Oldstnobile, the property of a Wanganui gentleman, was l in New Plymouth ycstei-day and excited a -gjoo'd deal of attention-. Mr Hollo acted as cihaffeur and under his guidance the car, performed very well. It is profaable that one or two local gentlemen will become owners of similar cars.

Sportsmen and others will regard with pleasure the announcement appearing elsewhere in this issue from Mr W. S. Hart, that he has commenced business as gunsmith, etc. Locksmith's and general mechanician's work will be undertaken, awl sporting requisites supplied or reIMiired promptly ami nt reasonable rates.

'■' Many people here have antecedents" war. a sentence read by tho secretary at the Education Board meeting yesterday, and contained in a letter from a country teacher. During the pause a loud laugh went round the table, which,. however, changed to somewhat of • dismay when the loader went on—"the most degraded." Mr W. S. Hart, who was in business in Paliuerston for eleven years, has taken premises in Devon Street, next the Silver Grid, and has commenced business 4s gam maker and repairer. Mr Hart is a thoroughly practical man in his trade, and Lh-ose who entrust work to him may be assured that it will be executed in the best' style, with moderate charges. Mr P. B. Ross, who returned from Wanganui on Tuesday night, expresses groat satisiaction at the result of 'his visit, as regards the arrangements fc/r the swimming sports during the carnival. It has been definitely decided that Messrs Cavill and Keern-an,; the Australian champions, will visit New Plymouth, while teams from Wellington, Wanganui, Ilawera and Auckland will alsso be present. Mr Ross says the exhibition has been well advertised in Wanganui, where it forms one of the topics of conversation.

At the Education Board's meeting yesterday the acting ehaiVmon, shaking on a motlion to go into coinmitteo to consider certain letters, said groundless complaints from teacher;; as to the inspectors' reports were becoming chronic, and it would be well if some of them were made public so that teachors Could leaitn what the board had tc put up with. Mr Mackay said oven if the board did not go into committee, the letters would hardly find their way into the press He evidently knows something of the libel lawsi of the colony. Should unlay prove fine «, large gathering should assemble at the ilacecourse, when the Taranaki Agricultural Association's show -will 'be held. The Judges arrived by brain yesterday, and will begin -their duties early in the morning. All arrangements are most complete, and nothing is wanting to ensure tho convenience of patrons. Amongst the other improvements is the enlargement of the prize ring, which is now 120 feet longer than last year. The result of tho dairy test will be made known at 11,30, from the secretai>'s office, which will be found ut the ring entrance. The produce section will be a strong feature of tho show, though improvement in number is noticeable in. every class, the stewards finding considerable difficulty in allotting space 'required for tents and marquees. The children will be amply catered for, as side-shows are very numerous. The following is the visitors' list lor the Criterion Hotel for November Mr C. Aiken, Mr Ashton, Mr Barratt, Miss Ilunton, Messrs Ilorlow, Ueaver, Bull, Badley, C. A. i*-<Mvn, Bennington, Brooks, Burr Dr. Bennett, Mr and Mrs Broad, Mr and Mrs Boiuning|ton, Mr and Mrs A £a>ly, Misses Bayly, Messrs A n ameron, Carr, R. Cock, J. Games on, Craig, F. Cunningham, Campion oral Son, Dobibie, Dangiar, Denham, Colonel Davies, Mr and Mrs Flavell, Messrs Field, Friedlander, I'ostein Forster, Grogan, Gibbi, Griffiths, Gardener, Good-all, Gillies,Harns, Henrys, Henshilwo'od, A, H. 1-linton, Hughes, Henson, Hasties' Lady Heron, Mr and Mrs Hayman Mr and Mrs Hill, Messrs Jarratt if' Jones, E. Ifwerson, Norman Jcflnes, S. Julell, Jenson, James, Jackson, Joyce, Jarvis, Miss Jenner, Hon. 1\ Kelly, M.L.C., Messrs Julius Knight, _ Clive King, Newton i nß b T Km S. Knightstoprough, Lang-ford, Lueena, Lawrence, A Little, C. M. Lepper, L'ittler, Lord,' Master Lucena, Mr and Mrs Leish, Messrs C. Marl-in, E. My not-t, W F Meek, .Matherson, Muir, MaddW, Meyncll, Morley, Morton, Mesta-yer Morwell, Medley, Mirams, Miss Maddison, Mrs Medhurst, Miss Mestayer Mr and Miss Mackay, Mr and Mrs McEwun, Messrs McKinnon, S. Mc(riiinness, McFerran, McGirr, Nolan Mirse Napier, Dr. Newman, Mr and Mrs %ble, Mr apl Mrs Not-t Osborne, Miss Quinn, Miss Paul, Cuptft'ip Pearco, Messrs Pot-tkampcr, i aimer, Prime, Potts, Piper, S. K Richards, Robinson, Richards ltopley, Salengcr, p. f. Sutherland, Staines, It. Stewart, Salmon, Sladden, kprquie, F. Stohr, Scott, Mrs Stanley, Mr (\;id Mrs Seymour, Miss Seymour, Messrs Toswill, A. D I hfimson, Andrew Thomson, S. Tanliu, Varna Vickcrs, Usher, .It. :A W f on WaUon. ; Whitty, Watt, Wickhmn, Wylio, Wright IT Young, Mr and Mrs Wallace.

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One of the features of the show will be the hunters' competition, foe which twenty ontries have been received,.

Trains leave New Plymouth station for the breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below today 5.50 a,t»., Takapuna from north;; 8.30 a.m., Rotoiti from I south ; 11.20 a.m., 'llakapuiiu for 'south; 9.30 p.m., Rotoiti for north. ' Good' business was (lone at the South Road bazaar on Tuesday night and Wednesday. The competitions held on tlx) first evening resulted as follows Nail-i'drivlng, Miss Loveridge ; sawi»g, Mrs White ; darning, Mr John Howell ; liat trimming, Mr Asher,

The deputation appointed by the exhibition committee waited oil Mes>-si-s Morgan (Union Steamship Company) and Webster (Northern Steamship Company) on Wednesday and lai'd before them the question of .steamer accommodation as suggested by the meeting tine previous evening. !Th« request preferred will be forwarded to the respective offices -in- Auckland.

Messrs Redmond, Donelan, and o'lirien were the guests of the New York Municipal Council and the United Irish League at a reception given in their honour. Five hundred persons were present. Mr Redmond'delivered a speech, in which he said "We have succeeded in the full object of our visit, and hope that it will not 'be necessary to return for a similar purpose. We have never found such enthusiasm as the people of America have shown us in the various cities -we have visited. Never was there a time in the hisi tory of Ireland when the moral influence of America was of such effect as at present. England has been taught the value of your military and naval power. Other nations no longer question it. When England realises what the support of this nation means on behalf of Ireland, we skall begin to realise our independence. Mr Balfour has declared that if we ever got tho balance of power in Parliament he would resign. His statement shows how afraid the ruling power in England is of the Irish Party." Mr Redmond also said that he and his companions got more money than they expeoted, and intimated that if he ever returned to America, except to rejoice over the success of Home Rule, it might be to remain there. The Provident Building Society is issuing a new scries of shares, and in accordance with its usual policy, it is inviting applications from the public. The secretary, Mr 11. A. Leoman, will be pleased to give any information to inquirers- and too happy to supply application forms, which must be filled in and lodged with Mm by December 10th. The society lias steadily progressed since its establishment and has 1 always done -business on safe and cautious lines. The society has funds to hand and Is prepared to lend on approved security at the usual favourable rates.*

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