The Press.

Hum, ttttt.p quod WOW HONESOT** (With which Is Incorporated "The Telegraph" and "The Evening Sew«.")

VOL. LVHL NO. 17,644 PUBLISHED DAILY. CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1922. Registered as a newspaper at theGecer&l Post Office in tho United Kingdom. PRICE—TWOPENCE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.against imposition,

Marriages, a"* Deathiiw ensure ih«r

i g3t> M

BIRTHS.December '2oth, at Clifton,

< and MIS W ' G " Blttck- a

k r. M.nnli>cr gist at 479 Gloucea-

th6 wife of Sydney Otley-a

;■■ %s*>*•MARRIAGE.

ifTTA'EK— August 17th, atManchester Btreet, by\,5 Vifir /twci., I'lMence Violet

!''*!?< icond daughter of Mr. and Mrsij*r nf St Albans, Christchurch,

Tf U7 (P"uSy), ours son o£ Mrs L.; Kiccaiton.DEATHS.

<■>_, December 20th.. at Ifethven,. dearly beloved son of| Allied, Hethven; aged

? 15 / AidwiM road, Linwood), Ann,\-ob-M ilattliew Bell/ and be-* potter of Mrs S. Smith and Mrs

I fU»\ »eed 65 years';

„iTlctiAW—On December 21st, at Ash-fSS?f\«lliam, dearly beloved husband of» of McMurcii Btreet' Tm "

. Jjff. sged 77 years. At rest.J

-nTOrtW On December 21st, at Christ-k Hospital, Frank, beloved husband

» Tse»sey Kingsley street;£ end $5 years «iJ£on December 21st, at his late re-

-19 Rochester street, Linwood, Wil-\ loved only, son of Jamea and

Jack; W9 28111 year-%' -iri>f—On December 20th, at her lataLwW* »l Osborne street, Linwood,PtfS the dearly loved wife of Henry

(Private interment.)

IN MEMORIAM.r«Rg

« PW.W.parted.by Mrs E. Marks.

—ALAND INSURANCE CO,■rft LIMITED.

_ iriniNE. ACCIDENT, 111VJSstock, motok cab,

• TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORB,

ATTOBNEi-S' AGENTS.

.„r l BOLAM, Manager,- 111 Hereford street

acknowledgmentsL.4 ,-j mBS J. P. MfiERIN and Family

IM fie to Sincerely THANK all kind,nd relations for expressions of sym-

*2§y letters, telegrams, and floral tributesijjpior recent sai'beraveinent. 11*6

' JOSEPH EDWARDS and MR. end'MBS DOES wish to.convey their Sin-TUVKKS to their many friends for

letters, floral tributes, and ex-l-SSmj'of sympathy in their sad bereave-■SE' specially Mr E, J. Bell, Teachers

ggUAtt* : West Sohool, and her liUlo—'

), >■BEREAVEMENT.fV;; HECEI<AN' and Family desire toiriltto thsir THANKS to, all friendaigSlon# for their sympathy, letters,

and floral tributes, also to the„,for their help and great Urindnessftc&t Bad bereavement. 6966

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sbbijrt residents.•LEY (late ol R. .W. Engvm», Ltd.. CttriitthUfdiliv' Jhtti he_ has taken'oWr

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TTNION STEAM SHIP COMPAQ OP, NEW ZEALAND, LTD.

Steamers will be despatched as under(Circumstances permitting):

"WELLINGTON—Train. Cargo atp.m.—railway.Moon—Hon., "Wed., Fri. 7.18 10 a.m.Waliine—Tues., Thura., Sat. 7.18 10 a.m.

T o cargo, December 23rd, 25th, 26th.SYDNEY—

Manuka—From Auckland, Decemben 22nd.MELBOURNE—Moeralu—From "Wellington, December 29th.

vavau," haapai,NUKUALOFA—

Nuvua—From Auckland, January 11th.SAN FRANCISCO, via- RAROTONGA,

TAHITI, an<L PAPEETE—Maunganui— From Wellington-, January lEih.CANADA, AMEHICATW)ND SUVA,

HONOLULU, and VANCOUVER—Niagara—From Auckland, January 2nd.~ 1 CARGO "STEAIIERS.FOR NAPIER, GISBORNE, AUCKLAND.Wanalca—Wed-neßday, Dec. 27th 1, 10 a.m.FOR NEW PLYMOUTH AKD NELSON".Kahika—About January Bth. _

FOR NAPIER-

AND GISBORNE.Kini—About January Bth.

AN-AUSTRALASIAN LINE.To Canada, Ainerica, England, via Suva

(Fiji), Honolulu, Vancouver.From Auckland.

Niagara „ , Jan- 4Makura „ Jan. 30Niagara

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To United Stateß, Canada, England, viaRarotonga,.Papeete, Sun Francisco.

Maunganui From Wellington Js®* 16Tahiti „ Feb- 20Meunganui .. Mch. 20Tahiti' „

April 34Maunganui

„May 23

Tahiti „Jun« 26

Maunganui „u 'y

Through bookings by either of the aboveservices to any CANADIAN or AMERICANPOINT, UNITED KINGDOM, EUROPE.

' New Zealand to Sydney.{Maunganui From "WellirLgtcm Dec. 80th.MakuTa From Auckland Jan. 12th

For full particulars apply—UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF

N.Z., LTD. .

HUDDABT PARKER LTD. >

Favourite passenger steamerswill b» despatched flfl uiidier (weather

tod ciioumstances permitting):FOR SYDNEY FROM ATJOKLAND.

T.S.S. UIJIrIAROA—About Deoember 29th,.

FOR SYDNEY PROM WELLINGTON."T.S.S. TJLIMAROA—About January 12th.

Passengers ara requested to xe-book to se-oure berths.

KINSEY and CO., LTD.Agents,

160 Hereford street,Christchurch, N.Z.

and WELLINGTON...

.. S.S. WAKATTJ.. ,

WEDNESDAY, December 27th. _. 'flATeflther . «lnd circumstances perDaitting.)

'< > 1 Latest Cargo;.. 11 fl-m. ,.

ALL c&igo must be Booked .at Christchurch'Offiee-Wrdf«' -«ei>dißK -

* r -.iKINSEY ftnd CO., LTD., : : v

Agents,6036 ' ISO Hereford street, Christ church..

n I A M O N D H A.R B O U R.-U S'.i. JOHN ANDERSON.Will run. excursion trips to the above atregular intervals (weather ,and circumstances• • ' . permitting)/•on

BOXING BAY, December 26th, 1922.KINSEY and CO., Agents,.

/ 160 Hereford street,5980

... Christchurclu

PASSAGES ENGLAND, PANAMA, ,c TEZ,

AND ALL OTHER ROUTES,

ALL LINES. LOWEST RATES.

NO BOOKING RATES.

For Sailings applyTHOS. OOOE and SON.

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PEOFESSIONAL NOTICES.

DE. ARTHUR SANDSTON,DENTAL SURGEON, D.D.S.,

Unirereity of Pennivlvania,Wishee to announce that he haa taken

into': PartnershipMR M. H. NISBET,'Dental Surgeon, L.D.S,,

University of Glasgow,«nd lata <rf Johannesburg, South

.. Andreas— . j

WHITCOMBE and TOMBS' BUILDINGS,115 Caahel street, '

893717 Christolraxoh; Tel. 2200.

DR. 0. V. BAIGENT, Ashburlton, wishesto advise that ho has arranged for his

Practice to be carried on in the mean-time by! .

DR. EWAN,,•who may be-consulted at tin usual hours.

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FINANCIAL.

MONEY POli IlifVfcSTMfiNT.

•tfCTS. hw .Wrtrtl item* of MONET for•W: INVESTMENT, on behalf of Clients,«, FIRST' MORTGAGE of FEEEHOLDSEOUEITY, at CURRENT RATES OF IN-'TEREST, including Bums ranging from £2OOto £BOOO.THE DOMINION fcRUST OOMPANY OF* >l, WD.,

168 HEREFORD STREET,CHBISTCHUROH.

your musical friends• • Will Appreciate a GIFT OF MUSIC

jjhia XMA9-

FULL stock* of Pianoforte Itusio, Aocor-flwnS, Haiiinonicas, Records, and all

Musioal Instrument, to be obtained at188 CENTRAL MUSIC STORES,

.W918W>65 168 High street.

xrOTicE .T °

mwJ?°ToaiaTsAND OTHERS.;ROBERT BARTER, Vulcaniser, has re-

moved from corner Oxford terrace and Ar-magh atreet, .to;

BINE ■TAXI BUILDINGS,v. 103 Armagh street,

A&d; *ill now resole tennis Bhoes op re-TV>IJ£T« BJ? wall .A.«" well as all other

tyre and tube repai™. Please call at"So. 806.

83597tne and tube repaini. please call and en-atdfa M to pnoea. Telephone, No. 806.*. 1

AFTER INFLUENZA TAKE-JJERBIDGE'S QUIN-IRON TONIC.

Prepared only by

. ARTHUR J. DEHBIDRE,. Specialist,mtn COIiOMBO STREET, SYDENHAM.

• ' DSB4B

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.IF IT'S BOOKS,IP IT'S BOOKS,

-THEN IT'S WHITCOMBE'S.—THEN IT'S WHII'COM-dE S.

SELECT BOOKSSiiUECT BOOKSSELECT BOOKS

FOR XMAS GIFTS.FOB XMAS (SIFTS.FOE XMAS GIFTS.

QUK RECORD BOOK STOCK.

Nothing is more disappointing when youcome to select books ior Xmas Gifts asbeing unable to secure what you want.

But our stock of Books, being tue ™r Se. sin New Zealand, eaves you all risk of dis-appointment and' gives you many price avantages as well.

BOOKS FOR MEN AND WOMEN.

Latest Novels. Leather Bound Poets, ArtBooks, Poetry, Cookery Books, Musicians,Travel, Biographies.

Science, Belle 3 Lettres—there's always bsuitable Book at Whitcombe'fl.

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN.No matter the age or sex, you can easily

choose a book at Whitcombe's that will■bring endless joy to the favoured one-Annuals, Picture Books, Boole on Ani-mals and Birds, Books with Railway En-gines and Steam Ships, Books of Playand Travel—endless variety from a fewpence upwards at Whjtcombe's.

WHITCOMBE and TOMBS LTD.,WHITCOMBE and TOMBSa LTD.,WHITCOMBE and. TOMBS LTD.,WHITCOMBE and TOMBS, LTD.."For Volume, Variety, and Value.'

W9OBO-1188F

ARDE L L ' S

CONFECTIONERY. DEPARTMENT.

XMAS NOVELTIES.-Great variety, including Christmas Crack-

ers, Stockings, and Children's Toys. "

Plum Puddings,, various sizes and prices.Choice selection of High-Class Confection-

ery. Chocolates pucked in boxes suitablefor

XMAS Gltrts.Iced Cakes .. .. 21b size 4fi.Iced Cakes .. ...

3lb size 6s.Miniature Iced Cakes (a real novelty) Is each.

You will .be delighted with the very se-lect assortment of Afternoon Tea Biscnitßthat you can purchase from us at le. Gd perlb.

We have also a very large stock to selectfrom at much lower prices.

WARDEI/L'S. 932F

LEADS AND RULES.

FOR THE TIRADE.

are prepared to Cast all, sizes ofLEADS, RULES, and COLUMN

RULES on the SHORTEST NOTICE'.WE :

For Specimens and Prices apply"

OHRISTCHURCH PRESS' CO., LTD.,.J?, - Chlistchuron.'

JOB fiAT.K

PAPANUI LAND.PAPANUI LAND.

(Renowned throughout New Zealand.)

I £2300.£2300.5 ACRES, with five-roomed Bungalow,

motor garage, eleotric light and modern con-veniences, fruit growing and market gar-dening. 200 - fruit tretes.

Cauliflowers off this land realised Is each.Shed, cowbails, eto.

Any genuine buyers with £3OO or £4OOshould not misa this opportunity.

Easy Terms Arranged.

F. WILLIAMSON and CO.,Nest Bank N.Z.

£1550. __

ST. ALBANS.

The owner of a lovely Bungalow in oneof theI most select parts of this favourite*suburb.has just decided to leave for Eng-land and ,has placed the property in ourharas for realisation. A superior home,with electrio. light, gas, and all modern re-quirements ; i-aoire laid outlawns and garden, fhiit trees, eto.

Government Mortgage at 4J per cent.Arrange inspection without delay.

F.' WILLIAMSON and CO.,131 Hereford street.'Phone 4808. W9106-7S7F

GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE.H/TODERN two etorey Residence in onei-VJ- of the best streets in MERIVALE, 8SPACIOUS ROOMS; slate roof, TWO BAL-CONIES, large verandah, PANELLEDHALL and DRAWING ROOM, plastered and'pajjer ' throughout, wardrobes and cupboardsbttilt in 'porcelain bath and basin, sewer,gds, E. light points everywhere. LARGEMOTOR SHED and WASH. Land com-prises ABOUT i ACRE, artistically laidbut and in perfect order. Owner has m-other property, consequently the price hasbeen REDUCED OYER £6OO for a quicksale; Further information from, the agents.

D. STOCK and CO.

CITY BUNGALOW.JUST OFF LATIMER SQUARE.

fptjE Owner has instructed us to dispose.Jt of his ' splendid TWO STOREY

BUNGALOW residence of NINE LARGESUNNY ROOMS including beautifully panell-ed full size BILLIARl) ROOM, also spacioußSLEEPING BALCONY FACING NORTH.Cosy breakfast room with FRENCH WIN-DOWS. quaint duchess cheat, wardrobes findChina cabinet (ALL IN OAK) BUILT IN,everv modern convenience, ifOTOR SHEDand tool vhouse, TENTHS COURT, flowerGarden, with climbing roses, ROOM TOBUILD ANOTHER HOUSE.

A home to please the most fastidious.Choice propertied of this description ardTBpUrther particulars to BONA FIDE BUY-ERS only from the agents.' D. STOCK and CO.,

Land and Estate Agents,158 Manchester street.

'Phones 2435, 8313., 59217-6785F

pOArtn MERIVALE. *3OOO.an ideal home.

Situated in a lovely locality, and facingNorth- This beautiful home is one of themost desirable on the market at the presenttime. There are 10 rooms decorated in themost charming styles, and generously lightedwith electricity. All the fittings throughoutar® good, and the house from a labour-savingstandpoint exceptionally fine. Up-to-datebathroom, two lavatories, and garage. Splen.did high section of g of an acre in lawns andgarden. Everything about this home fromfront to rear ia in beautiful order. We cansafely say that at the prioes of £3OOO it isth® best value we know of at the presenttUn®"

BOWSER'S LAND AGENCY.H. W, HESLOP, Proprietor,

83250-4804F 778 Colombo street

TTOUSEWIVES know the good effect the11 - f.wini:* IXX"t.TT ARY PlCKTties on tliofamily. Try «■ bottle and please everybody.

' HSBBI-5693

AiTUSEMENTS.

FULLERS' opera house.

Direction.—Beni and John Fuller, Ltd.Everyone deliglit'rd "wit-h

CHARLES E. LAWRENCECHARLES E. DAWRENCE

Just a Fe'.v Mmu'«s' Entertainment.LOLA SI'ANTONNE,

The American Girl -Violiniste.LES BAL* MALAGAS,International Dancers.'

LOUIS BLOY, SHIPP AND KENXY,ROSA LOADER sr.d TOM LANEi,

MR AND MRS KENNEDY ALLEN,. LE ROI

Featuring .The Cahun.- Cage Illusion.PRICES: D.C. and 0.5., is 2d;. Stalls,

la Id; reserves, 2s 9d. Plan at Tite JiitlS-TOL till 5 p.m., thereafter at tie _Opera

,House Confectionery Store. Doors, 7.15 p.m._. TUESDAY XICXT TUESDAY.

TUESDAY NEXT TUESDAY.x>OXING DAY.BOXING DAY.

Sir Benjamin and Mr; John Fuller havethe honour to present their

.ENGLISHMUSICAL REVuE COMPANYMUSICAL REVLE COMPANYMUSICAL REVUE COMPANY

* ComprisingDODDY HURL, HARRY EVANS

(London's "Jovial Jesters)und cast of IG.

In the Spark.iiig W&i.-End Revue,THE WISHING WELL."

A Whirl of Girls, Jingles, Jests, £iules.BOXING DAY

SPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEESPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEE

AtBARGAIN PRICES.BARGAIN PRICES.

JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ JAZZJAZZ JAZZ JAZZ JA-iZ

HE GRAND.HE GRAND.T

LAST DAY. LAST NIGHT.

The Jolliest, Juiciest, Jazziest Programmeever offered. Three Star Features, headed

by"THE GIRL WITH THE JAZZ HEART.

Featuring'MADGE KENNEDY.

Then-comes the delightlui, handsomeTOM MOORE

in"HOLD YOUR HORSES."

Thirdly—DAVID BELASCO

in"A STAR OVERNIGHT."

AND LASTLY iKiTHE CHILDREN'S-- HEALTH CAMPTurakina, near Wangunui.

A Unique, Merry, Interesting, andIjiniertaining' iProgrjinnii'Qi-

TO-MORROW, TO-MORROW,SATURDAY, SATURDAY,

DECEMBER 23rd. DECEMBER 23rd.

QHORAL HALL,

FINAL NIGHT. ' " jPINAL NIGHT. i

GRAND CRICKET CONCERT, . . |Organised by Mr Wilfred Scott, ','jj

In aid of . ' - » •

BOYS' CRICKET ASSOCIATION. VMISS COX'S PUPILS . >

InFOUR DANCING BALLETS.

MISS M. NICHOLLS, Popular'Contralto.HIGHLAND DANCING by MISS H. CRAIG.

SOLO DANCES SOLO DANCESBy

MISS M. FROSTICK.MISS K..'MATTHEWSj

;CHARACTER .SKETCHES,"

CHARACTER SKETCHES,MR ROBT. TURNER. '

BACLADS BALLADS ,

"For the Green.""Clothes Props."

MB WILFRED SCOTT.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.MR HAMILTON DIXO'N

MR ARTHUR BATES'Cello Duet. <

TRIO. TRIO. TRIO.MISS WOODS -

-- Piano.

MR A. BATES - - 'Cello.'-MR MQRGAN -

- , * Violin.PRICES: 2s 63 and Is. 5969

N ORTH BEACH GALA,BOXING- DAY, DECEMBER 26th.. .

BoxingSome Sport, Boxing Day Evening (S,t 8.

6851

FOB SATYR.

MONEY! ' MONEJ! MONET J

WANTED FOR INVESTMENT'ONFIRST-CLASS FREEHOLD SECURITY

AT CURRENT RATES.

SECTION BARGAINS.'' SECTION BARGAINS.

WE HAVE A NUMBEfe, OF; SPLENDIDBUILDING SITES FOR SALE,

SEVERAL OF WHICH ARE CORNERSITES,

Ift SPREYDON, NORT3 OPAWA,AND LINWOOD.

AT £715, £lfls AND £l3O.

Also in other parts of the suburbs andcity at equally low prices.

Pull particulars and plana, on applicationto—JONES, McCROSTIE COMPANY., LTD.

SS43FP 9

THIS viS A REAL SNIPI

TILED ROOF BUNGALOW OF 5 ROOMS.£920.

THIS SEEMS TOO GOOD to be true,but IT IS CORRECT. THE FIRST TOSEE this WILL BUY. FIVE ROOMS,ELECTRIC LIGHT, BATH and LAVA-TORY BASIN: "HOT and COLD SERVICE,Plastered and TASTEFULLY PAPERED.Open and tile fires. Leadlights. RECEP-TION HALL, and every convenience. VERYNICE SECTION, laid out in lawn and gar-den , and fruit trees. To anyone requiringA NATTY LITTLE BUNGALOW this is aREAL BARGAIN.■ HILLARY and BAXTER,H5995-920F 178 Manchester street.

business announcements.

WHEN BUYING ANYTHING IT IS

ALWAYS CHEAPER TO* BUY THE BEST.a»

THE SAME APPLIES WHEN BUYING

BUTTER.

ASK FOR "TAI TAPU" BRAND.

FIRST ON GOVERNMENT GRADEPOINTS FOB.CANTERBURY LAST

TWO YEARS. , 032

A SUMMER DELICACY—Buy a bottle dthe famous MILITARY PICKLE. 1\

o.tESes all palates, and is the most delicious. condiment you can buy. 55881-5693

AMUSEMENTS.

FINAL SCREENING TO-DAY OF"ORPHANS OF THE STORM.'

IBERTY ' THE AT R E.,IBEEIT THEATRE.

1.30 to 5 p.m.—6.30 to 10 p.m.

-LAST DAY--LAST DAY-

D. W. GRIFFITH'S MASTERPIECE,SUPREME SCEEEN TRIUMPH,

"ORPHANS OF THE STOEM"'•ORPHANS OF THE STORM""ORPHANS OF THE STORM""ORPHANS OF THE STORM" ' Note"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" Screening"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" Times:"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 2.30"ORPHAKTS OF THE STOBM" 2.30"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 2.30"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 2.30"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" and"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 7.46"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 7.45"ORPHANS OF THE STORM" 7.45"CiiPHANS OF THE STORM" 7.45

DOORS OPEN MATINEE 1.30 p.m.DOORS OPEN NIGHT 6.30 p.m.

Programme Starts -Matinee 2 p.m.Prtigramme ■ Starts Night 7'pjn.

. BOOK AT BRISTOL PIANO CO. 5554

THREE GREAT FILMS TO-MORROW.THREE GREAT FILMS TO-MORROW.

T IBERTY THEATRE,ii I u 'E S I y T H E A T R E.

1.30 to 5—6.30 to 10.

' ' COMMENCING TO-MORROW.COMMENCING TO-MORROW.COMMENCING TO-MORROW.THREE STAR FEATURES.THREE STAR FEATURES.

' . Headed byThe.World's' Greatest Love Story,"ROMANCE" "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE," "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE."

"ROMANCE.""ROMANCE/'' "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE."

Ah 'Exquisite Photoplay—tender, memoiy-Jlaunting, and deeply appealing to all heartsthat hold the faintest spark; of Love's Pas-3ion. 7" 'A success on the stage;—an Ultra-.Triumph on the Screen.

• . . Featuring. DORIS KEANE• DORIS KEANE■ DORIS KEANE■ DORIS KEANE

Who played the Original Character in Lon-don for three and a half years.

"ROMANCE." "ItOMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE.", "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE." ' "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE," ' "ROMANCE.","ROMANCE," "ROMANCE.""ROMANCE," "ROMANCE."

Another "Big Four" Production controlledby" United (A'asia), Ltd. Has won its'way into the hearts of drama-lovera becauseit tells an Remarkable Story, andbecause 'of the *Rare Talent and, Artistry of

MISS DORIS KEANE.V FEATURE NUMBER TWO:

;' Submarine' Film Company'sRemarkable and Thrilling Production,

... WET GOLD. 'v WET GOLD.

- WET GOLD.. WET GOLD.

: . . WET! GOIiD.. .... ...

" -■;■■■' WfiT:GoLt>.rWET GOLD. ' '

. \ 'WET gold^..Something New in Pictures—Submarine

Pirates. Hunting for gold on tho Floor otthe Ocean.. A Human Drama that takesplace on land, on water, andi Under the Sur-face of, the Sea,

ASTOUNDING SUBMARINE SCENES.Fights, Romance,* Adventure; Drama—they

Crowd' this Sensational etory of a Battle forBuried Gold at the Floor of- the Ocean.

FEATURE NUMBER THREE:. ' LARRY SEMON

• LARRY SEMON: LARRY SEMON

LARRY SEMONLABJtY SEMON

In his Very Lateet Fun-maker,THE BELL-HOP.

1 - THE BELL-HOP.THE BELL-HOP.THE BELL-HOP. ,

THE BELL-HOP.THE BELL-HOP.

A STUPENDOUS PROGRAMME.Accompanied by fhe

LIBERTY GRAND ORCHESTRA.

BOOK YOUR SEATS AT THE BRISTOL.6965

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

CELERY PLANTS.

XflrE have a Large Stock of Celery Plantsm -iar sale (box grown), now ready for

sending out. From • now ' till the end ofJanuary is the right time to set out themain crop of this popular vegetable, andif trouble is taken in the preparation of thesoil sturdy sticks will Be developed forautumn and winter use.

The Celery delights in a soil,rioh in veget-able matter and unless humus is present onlyindifferent results obtain.

The best food to add to the soil is rottedstable manure, this not too (far from theroots of the plants as the celery ifl not adeep rooter.

Any fertiliser applied to the soil beforeplanting should be rich In potash and phos-phates. When the plants are in full growthnitrate of soda may be applied as a topdressing, especially when rain is falling.

Watering overhead when the weather isdlry is very helpful.

STRONG PLANTS—Ia per doz., 50 for 3s 6d, 100 for 6a.

Railage and postage extra.

1 .NAJRN and SONS, '

Lincoln road,Christchurch.

Telephone 241. N 6892-5474

c. E. GIBBONS and OO.'SSPECIAL OFFER.

CHOICE GROWN BEDDING PLANTS.Doi.

Antirrhinums, in separate colours,.. 8s OdLobelia, Crystal Palace, Compacts., is 8dNemesis, Button!, choioe mixed .. Si OdPetunia, single fringed mixed .. 2s OdPhlox, large flowered,' mixed .. Is 8dStocks, choice Ton-week, mixed .• Is 8dVerbena, Mammoth, mixed .. 8s Od

C. E. GIBBONS and CO.,647 Colombo

G6044 Christchmxeh.

XMAS. GREETINGS.XMAS. GREETINGS.

'PHE Best Place to get anything is wherei- they specialise in it. We specialise inChristmas Greetings. Not only are we verylarge importers and aall Wholesale, but weare also

DESIGNERS AND PRINTERS.DESIGNERS A.YD PRINTERS.

Many of our Cards are Better than theBestyou can get elsewhere, while the prices areso low that you can afford to send everyfriend hearty greetings. Local Scenes withCalendars attached from 6d each. AutogTaphCards with your own Greetings and Nameand Address.

ALEX. WILDEY, LIMITED,Corner Yictori* sfj'oaxe and "Votorift *trwet-W9190-897

AMUSEMENXS.

J. C. "WILLIAMSON, LTD.J. C. "WILLIAMSON, LTD.J. C. "WILLIAMSON, LTD.

Present"JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN.""JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN.""JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."

THE COMINGXIIAS

JOLLIFICATION.With.

LOUIS BENNISO!?,LOUIS BENNISON,

whose smile fascinates,as JOHNNY WIGGINSas JOHNNY ""WIGGINS

(Cowboy and Gpnt'.eman)."JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."

H £ A T R E ROYAL.TDirection: J. C. "WILLIAMSON, LTD.

Managing Directors:Geo. Tallis, E. J. Tait, Clyde HeynelL

CommencingTUESDAY (BOXINQt NIGHT),TUESDAY (BOXING NIGHT),

, And Following Evenings.J. C. "WILLIAMSON, LTD.,

PresentTHE FAMOUS ROMANTIC ACTOR,

LOUIS BENNISON,• LOUIS BENNISON,

Who is an Outstanding Star on bothStage and Screen hv reason of his

BRILLIANT ACTING andDELIGHTFUL PERSONALITY,In one of the Breeziest and Briskest of

Faroes, with plenty of Strong DramatioAction,

"JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN.""JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN.""JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN.""JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."

In which he will enact his ovieinal role asplaced by him for over three years in

America.GET THE LOUDEST LAUGH

You Ever Had in your Life.If you are not COMPLETELY won by

LOUIS BENNISON in"JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."

You are not human.Associated 'with the Star is tho

STRONGEST CASTEver gathered together in Australasia.

George BhrntMnrjoric .BonnettLeslie Victor

Robert E. HomansDorothy Seacombe.

Roger BarryGeorge Bryant

J. B. Athohvood 1Mario Eaton

H. H. WallaceNellie Mortvne

Vivian EdwardsGwen Burroughs *

Lou VernonPhyllis Laurence

Leonard NugentEdward Moncrieff

A. BarbaresLillian Nightingale.

"JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."Play Produced by Robert E. Homans.

Stage Manager: H. 0. Nightingale.A GREAT PLAY. A GREAT STAR.

A GREAT COMPANY."THE GREAT LOY!ER"

And"THE LADY OP MY DREAMS"

Will also be played during the season.Box Plans at The Bristol.

Reserved Seats Gs 6d (plus tax).Representative: "WALTER MONK.

6352

North beach gala,BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th.

TOBOGGAN SLIDE and AERIALFLIGHTS, WIRELESS TELEPHONES,RACES, SURF EVENTS,SIDE SHOWS GALORE,

MUSIC. '

, MUSIO-

BOXING. ..v. BOXING.- • -

BOXING. • BOXING. '"" This noble Ait of SpOTt byTERRITORIALS and CADETS.

BOXING NIGHT, at 8.

NORTH BEACH GALA.5862

PUBLIC NOTICES,

/CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARV HOLIDAYS.

Our Office and Warehouse will closeat

NOON ON SATURDAY, December 23rd.Re-opening for Business on

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1923.A. O. NOTTINGHAM and SON, LTD.,

6928F » US' Lichfield street.

WA N T- E D.£IBOO,

First Mortgage. Country Security £7OOO.8.K.N.,

1120F Caro of "Press" Office.

LEWISBAM GENERAL HOSPITAL.FUND.

COMPETITION XMAS. DINNER.Winning l^umßer—73,085. 1151F

IN r PTTV- MATTER OF "THE COMPANIES'ACT, 1908."

NOTICE is Hereby given that "The DaytonMoneyweight Scale Company, Limited,"

a Company incorporated in N«w SouthWales, proposes to carry on business through-out New Zealand, and that the office orplace of business of the Company is situ-ated in Safe Deposit Buildings, High street,Auckland.

Dated this 7th day of December, 1922.OSMOND and CAYAYE,

(I. J. Osmond), (B. N. Cavaye),5850 Attorneys for the Company.

CHRISTCHUROH BOWLING CENTRE.DOUBLES TOURNAMENT.

DECEMBER 30th And Ist andi 2ndJANUARY.

ENTRIES will be received! by the Secretaryup to 5 p.m. on "WEDNESDAY, 27th

inst. Entry fee 10s per player.E. W. WADE, Hon. Sec.,

5965 40 Office road.

mHE CANTERBURY LAND AGENTS'JL ASSOCIATION.

The following days will be observed as Holi-days: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the

Day After, New Year's Day, and the secondof January. E. J. Tayler, Secretary. 1133

RANGIORA DOMAIN BOARD.

"VTOTIOE is hereby given that the us® ofIt the Rangiora Recreation Ground hasbeen granted ior the> United Friendly Socie-ties' Pionio on Boxing Day, December 26th,and the conraittee is authorised to chargeAdults Ifl a; ici Children 6d for admission tothe ground. ,

5961 W. A. BANKS, Chairman.

£OST AND FOUND.

LOST, PURSE, containing money and re-turn railway ticket to Napier, at "Whit-

combe's or Berth's. Reward, D.K.N., thisoffice.

__

I^2

LOST, probably near West Melton, StanweldRIM and'TYKE. Please return or no-

tify W. Hall, Glenroy. 6924

LOST, between Squar3 and Oxford terrace,or cm No. 11 car, Gold Wristlet

WATCH. Reward. Tel. 2569. IUB

LOST, at Barrington street tram stop.Small PURSE, containing Notes and

Silver. Finder please return to SomerfieldStore. Reward. 1153

A. CAMERON,THE SAW EXPERT, 171 Gloucester street,

Chrißtchurch. Quality and Despatchguaranteed. Railway Delivery. CIRCULARSAWS a Speciality. Firewood or Rip. C8329

Mrs carmichael,165 Victoria street. 'Phone 1887.

COSTUMIERE and MILLINER.Ladies' Own Material Made TJp. Moder-

StiA Oh&rge*, Fiist-clus Workmanship. 08819

AMUSEMENTS.

c GREATERKYSTALP A L A C E.

Tlio Best Theatj© in the Empire.Open 1 to 5 p.m., G.SO to eleepytime.

V. M. BEEBE /Preseote—

HODKLNSO-VS Mighty Seven-Keel Master-piece, adapted to the Screen fiom

Tho Great Novel, "The Foreigner, 1 byRALPH CONNOR. .

A Sterling Ta'e. t'uat luis been Read byMillions wherever Good B.wks aro Liked,

"GOD'S CRUCIBLE.""GOD'S CRUCIBLE.""GODS CKUCIBLK."

Product itt Enormous Expense and with. «.

Remarkable All-Star Cast,G AS'J'OX 1 ii/ASS,

GLADYS COBUKN, WILTON LACKAYE,ROBERT HAINES,

THKX—TTXIVERSAL'S Glorious Fivc-reolPhotoplay Supreme—A Story of Big Men—

Big Chances—and the Sweetest Girl thutever stopped into tho Klondike,

"CAUGHT BLUFFING "

..

"CAUGHT BLUFFING.""CAUGHT BLUFFING."

Starring the Manliest Actor of all,FRANK MAYO,FRANK MAYO,

And Powerful All-Star Cast, includingEDNA MURPHY.

BESIDES—2nd Wonderful Chapter of"ROBINSON CRUSOE."

The Greatest T<il» of Adventure Ever Told.ALSO—BROWNIE, the Wondnr Doff.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS FILM.SUPERLATIVE MUSIC

Inimitablv Plnved bv (ho World-FamousSYMPHONY 'ORCHESTRA.

Largest and Best Orchestra in Australasia,"Under the Distinguished Conduetorship of

MR ALFRED ,T. BUNZ _Overture, "Rhapsody No. 2" (Liszt).

RESERVES at Tho Bristol. or ring upBrother Beetle (ho's always on tho jel>>'Phone 3755. 5827

STTTRAK D Continuous Pictures.RAND From Noon Daily.

"MISS LULU BETT." Final Screening"GAMBLE FOR DEATH." 'Today.

To-morrow SATURDAY. To-morroiv.We Commence our Christmas Week

Special. Picture Productions,Headed by Hhe Girl who Charms All,

VIOLA DANAVIOLA DANA In "THE MICROBE."VIOLA DANA '

And a Grand Paramount Masterpieoe,"FOOTLIGHTS.""FOOTLIGHTS." Starring Elsie Ferguson."FOOTLIGHTS." 0950

N OBTH BE, ACH GALA,BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th.

Boxing Events, 10 80-uts.Some Sport, Boxing Day Evening at 8.

5851

G

TO-NIGHT.TO-NIGHT.

AT THE GREAT EXHIBITION.AT THE GrRiEAT EXHIBITION.

YHKASTIC DISPLAYMoorhouse avenue Girls' Gymnastic Club.

BAND .SELECTIONS—Tramways Band.EXHIBITION OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Frozou 10.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.PRICES OF ADMISSION—SEASON TIG-

KETS: Men 7s 6d, Ladies ss, Children underIB years 2s 6d; Cards of Four Tickets 8seach. Ordinary Tickets; Adults Is, Children6d.

CHILDREN'S GREAT XMAS REVEL.TO-MORROW AFTERNOON AND.

evening.A Special Christmas Event for. the Chil-

dren—Xmas Trees and Toys—the special shil-ling ticket not only admits a child, hut alsoentitlea.it. tp a. I,oy frpm..the,big,,Xmas-Tree.TWO SESSIONS : Afternoon Session from 2•to 5 p.m., for children under 7 years; Even-ing Session from 7 to 11 p.m., for childrenunder 12 yeaJß of age. ' 5989

•—1 :—; ; ;

-

North BBACH GAL A,BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th.

Boxing Events, 10 Bouts.Some Sport, Boxing Day Evening at 8.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF N.Z., CHRIST-CHURCH. •

AITNTJAL PICNIC.

BOXING DAT, TUESDAY NEXT,AT CASHMERE ESTATE,

Special Trams leave Bank of N.Z. Cornerat 9.45 a.m. 6960

rpHE "BODEGA" CAFE. 188 Cartel street,JL Christchurch. LUNCHEON 12 to 1Meals at any W. Fried Fish/ .Oysters,and Whitebait a speciality.

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 7.80 p.jn.. Open till9.80 p.m. Fridays : and Saturdays. '

A TRIAL SOLICITED.06995-6107

sposTnro.

IASHBURTON TROTTING- MEETING.ASHBURTON TROTTING MEETING.

BOXING DAT, DECEMBER, 26th, 1922.,

GOOD Fields.' Convenient Train arrange-ments to suit all.

SPECIALS FROM CHRISTCHURCH9.15 and 9.35.

FIRST RACE STARTS 11.85.ALFRED A. FOOKS,

5961 Secretary.

CRICKET.

CRICKET.A N O A S T E R PARK.

ENGLAND v. CANTERBURY.ENGLAND v. CANTERBURY.ENGLAND v. CANTERBURY*:

CommencingSATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER '2Brd,

At 12 noon. ,

CHRISTMAS DAY, 2 p.m. '

BOXING DAY.PRICES FOR ADMISSION:

Embankment, Is 6d, plus tax.Enclosure and East Stand, 2s 6d. plus tax.Members' Stand (reserved) —8s 6d, plus tax.Unreserved, 2s 6d plus tax.Boys under 14 (to Embankment only) 6d.

No half-price {or'Children to enclosure.

Plana now open at The Bristol for Re-served Seats on Members' Stand and Pavilion.After 9.30 tomorrow, Box Plans ■will be atLancaster Park.

Iranoheon and Afternoon Tea available eMskday.

ELECTION NOTICES.

THE EDITOR,Dear. Sir,—

I WISH through your paper to THANKthe many friends I have in the LYT-

TELTON ELECTORATE for the loyal sup-port which was given to me during the recentcampaign. I would especially thank theMembers of my Committees lor the very en-thusiastic way in which they worked ■duringthe campaign.

The contest has been a very pleasant onefrom my point of view, and I 'desire myopponents to know that I very much appre-ciate the sporting spirit displayed at mymeetings.

Yours sincerely,.

5941'

ROBERT MACARTNEY.

DOVE" BRAND STARCH ia made fromthe finest selected rice. Try a packet

to-day and make your linen l*»t longer. Ob-tain »ol» all ' H6SBI-5€93

LOOK AT THIS!glace fancy stkap shoes

LADIES'PATENT BA'R SHOES 22s tel.LADIES' GLACE 1-BAJR SHOE 18s Gd.

' HUNTER'S SALE,139 High 3tret,

H6loi-3Gi)'2 Opp. Armstrong's.

amusements.

E VERY B 0 D YTwice D.1i1y—2.30 ar.d 7.3U p.m.

LAST "TWO DAYSLAST TWO PAYS

OfFINALS! " FINALS! FINALS!FINALS! FINALS! FINALS!

In.BEAUTY COMFKTI HON.BEAUTY COMPF.TIIION.BEAUTY COMPETITION.

*"\Vho Will Will tho First Prize?Ccmo unci lvecord Your Yoto.

la addition—Paramount'* I>i£ t-uiJor-Productioi).

"THE BACHELOR DADDY."•THE BACHELOR DADDY.""THE BACHELOR DADDY."

St curingTHOMAS MEIGHAN.THOMAS M.EIGf!AN.THOMAS MIiIGHAN.

Usual Prices.Rcuorvos at "fliti Bristol, or 'Phono 4923.

5951

QWe S tart at Eleven.

CEES'BT H B A T K F.

Fir..il Sotvcu.ings To-night.WILLIAM RUSSELL In

"A sE LF-MADE MAN."SHIKLEY MASON In

"THE MOTHER HEART."COMM ENCI NO TO-MORROW.COMMENCING TO-MORROW.

A Stupendous super-attraction. 'A bewilder-ing, colossal mastrrpluy <th*t will grip andhold you with ita tensonoss, its big sccnoa,its fervour, and its mussivo settings;

Tho Fox Corporation prosont:—- "IF I WERE KING,"

••If I WE HE KINO,""IF I WERE KING,"

From tho famous stngo success and novel byJUSTIN HUNTLEY McCAIITHY.JUSTIN HUNTLEY McCARTHY.

And submitted as up eight act picture thatfor thrill and romance has never bcon ex-celled.

Handsome Vagabond; strangest knave in.all Paris, scholar, poet, swordsman, hut lov-able and admired.AND HE DARED LOVE THE LOVELY

catherint:, kinswoman to the. KING.

Not only dnred to love—but told har ofhis love, wrote her a ipoem, telling what howould do wore ha King.

And sho threw liira into prison, first—thencharged him. Would he* prove his love, tofight tha traitor Thibaull, betrayer ofFrance?

"IF I WERS KINO.""IF •! WERE KING."

Magnificently portrayed liy a wonderfulcast, hea'ded by

WILLIAM FAHNUM."WILLIAM FARNTJM."

Supports— '

"FANTOMAS.';Episode nine of this ; thrilling- serial.

CARTOON. FOX NEWS.Prices as Usual. 5959

LYTTELTON REGATTA.YTTELTQN REGATTA.

BOXING DAY.GRAND AcjjATIC C3.WNIVAL

: GRAND AQUATIC CARNIVALTeams, competing: Avon, Cure, AkaroaCanterbury, Wellington. Union, Sumner, and

Ly Helton.HYDROPLANING,

SWIMMING.New Zealand Championß Competing.

CHILDREN'S EVENTS,v . GtjasyPole, Pillow Fighting.

SIDE SHOWSLAND SPORTS,

SIDE SHOWS.Flagship: Schooner H. K. Hall.

ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY,Special Engagement ol

CAPTAIN EUAN DICK -ON, D.8.0.•• Croii De'Guefre, R.F.C.,- v

:i . v Arid ■; MR ALBERT E. EASTWOOD. v.

In -their Original, ■ Sensation®!, and Hair-: raising Stunt, •

''AUAntrul'lNG FROM AN AEROPLANE.A TRIPLE PARACHUTE DESCENTA TRIPLE I'AIUCHUTEV DESCENTA TRIPLE PARACHUTE DESCENT •! •

, , A TRIPLE PARACHUTE DESCENT' • Frdih' AN- AEROPLANE.

' ' AN AEROPLANE.- -- AN AEROPJjAMB.

An Act'' England,• America, < and Europehave yet to,witness.

See Mr Eastwood waik Along the 'wing of theAeroplane to thount his Parachutes.

(Weather pbrmitting).5963 ■ J. PXTRDON, Sea

N OET1 H #SS ACE G A LA,BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 2&th,

Boxing Events, 10 Bouts.Soms Sportj Boiing Day Evening at 8^

\ STfUATIONS VACANT.

WANTED., experienced Assistants fopLadies' Underolcthing Department.

Apply immediately.T. ARMSTRONG and CO., LTD.,

10985* Viotoria square.

(Per continuation of "Situations Vacant"; pag* lo of tim issue.)

boaeD AND s£BQHam

NEW BRIGHTON CAFE.QPECIAL TaxifE to Patrons during the0 Summer Months. Pull particulars onapplication. The NEW BRIGHTON CAPEh&sMll the facilities of a first-class Hotel,homely, comfortable, and an excellent table.Enjoy ; your holiday and the bracing sea airat THE CAFE. .For accommodation 'phone2635

J. JACKSON,J5655 Proprietor.

ERINHOLBE" BEST HOME.

<m ESPLANADE, NEW BRIGHTON.WiM GilL Telephone 896 M

A8893

VICTORIA REST HOME,GERALDINE.

"VTOW OPEN, Sunny Climate, Genial Air,Pleaeant Grounds, and surroundings.

Home comforts and atmosphere.

For full particulars write or wire.

M07028 MISS HAIG. .

KENILWORTH Private Boarding-house.Quietest, sunniest, and best position

in city- Business men, married couples. 28Cashed street West. H6966-1281

MOUNT PLEAANT HOSTEL, ANDI>l HEALTH RESORT, 1200 feet above sealevel. Situated back of Redolifts. Splendidaccommodation for Boarders and Week-endQuests. Liberal Tarifi. Car meets trams byrequest. Ring RedclifEa 'Phone, or write TeaHouse, Mt. Pleasant. ~i£. H. ROBERTS,Proprietor. R3231

KHARTOUM,• 86 Armagh street West, comer Durham

street.

PAYING VISITORS received. 'Phone 2900.W9217

riE AOHCLIFF S,J> 7 HEAD ST., SUMNER.Paying Guests received, comfortable, quiet

home; an£ltered position; close beach andtrain. 59155-498

78 DTER'S PASS ROAD,CASHMERE HILLS.

•yAOAUCIES FOR PAYING GUESTS.

ESBBa 'PHONE 7027 A

■vrjLITARY PICKLE is famous for its ap-IVA petising qualities, coupled with a de-licious flavour; make* it a naoeesity in a'.lilo-OMiiMU*. Btty m. hcHtU to-daf, HSSBI-66&3

WOMEN'S CORNER.The Lady Editor wsll bo pleased

to receive for publication in the"Women's Corner" items of socialor personal news. Such itemsshould bo fully' authenticated, andengagement' notices must bear thesignatures of both parties. Cor-respondence is invited on any mat-te) j affecting, or of interest towomen.

Mrs E. A. Wilson, whose excellentwork as organiser of the New ZealandWar Contingents' Association in Lon-don during the war, is so gratefully re- xmembered by New Zealanders, is at pre- |sent in Christchurch, and is the guestof Lady Kiusey.

The engagement is announced ofPoppy, daughter of Captain and MrsMonro, "Rio Loge," Opawa, to ErnestLawrence, elder son of Mr and,, MrsE. H. Wyles" "Welbv," Fendalton.

Mr and Mrs Eowland Hill (KingCountry) are the guests of Mrs W. Hel-more, Fendalton, for the Christmas holi-days.

Mr and Mrs H. Forwood, of NewBrighton, and their grandchildren, MissElaine and Master Ronald F. Buch-anan, will leave by the Wahine onTuesday next, on a holiday trip toRotorua and Auckland.

Miss '■ Buss and Miss A. Buss arestaying with Miss Edwards, CashmereHills.

Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith and familyare spending the holidays at Rakaia.

Mr and Mrs Roland Hall (Welling-ton) are Btaying with " Mrs Hall's Imother, Mrs A. H. Wyatt, New Brigh- iton. ;

The Mispes Marian and Betty Rox-burgh left for the North Island lastnight. They will spend Christutas andNew Year at Te Aroha,, and will thengo to Taumarunui, where they will bethe guests of their sister, Mrs R. VV.Thomas. : .

Mrs Moore (Dunedin) who has justreturned from Sydney, is stayina withher mother,-Lady Kinsey. Sir Josephand Lady Kinsey and their guests aregoing to-day to their house at Clifton.

Mrs J. Gr. Denniston nightfor Hastings. She is accompanying MrDenniston to the lawn tennis cham-pionships. -

Mrs Alfred Evans and Miss HazelEvans leave to-day to visit Mrs Caugh-ley, Wellington.

Mrs Richard Steele (Kilmore street)will spend Christmas, with Mrs AndrewRutherford, Mendip Hills.

Mrs R. L. Williams, Thorn Farm,"Irwill, is the guest of Mr and MrsFreeman, Papaniii.

Mr and Mrs F. Oldham, of Dunedin,are at "Warner's.

Mr and Mrsing for a motor tour through the Otiraand Buller Gorges, returning to Christ-church via Blenheim and Kaikoura.

On. the occasion of the approachingmarriage of Miss Kitty. Brown,' thestaff of the Tai Tapu Co-op. Dairy Co.met-at the offices of the company yes-terday,, when a presentation of cutlerywas made to Miss Brown by Mr C. P.Agar, general nianagor of the company.Mr Agar referred to the good! feelingthat existed between all the members;<jf his staff, and wished Miss Brownevery her new sphere oflife. Miss Brown suitably responded.

The following candidates were suc-cessful in an examination in First Aid,hejd recently under the auspices of theSt. John Ambulance Association :—rMisses E. Johnston. A. F. Ironsides,M. McLean, E. C. Aiken, G. Jupp, P.E. Northe, M. Fabrian, D. E. Munday,J. M. Aiken, M. Kinley, I. J. Head, A.D. Harman, J. H. Wilson, C. F. Red-way, and Mr E. J. Stanley.

At the Polo Ground yesterday, MrsBernard Wood dispensed afternoon teato the players and to the many inter-ested spectators, amongst whom wereLady Patricia Blackwood, Mrs Hutton,Lady Eveline Maude, Major and MrsGeorge Hutton, Mr and Mrs GeorgeGould, Mrs Denis Chapman, Miss Tes-chemaker, Mrs J. H. Grigg, Mrs J.Cracroft-Wilson and the Misses Cfa-croft-Wilson/ Mrs Hugh Ensor, MrsMoCracken, Mrs Russell' Beala, Mrs J.H. Hall. Mrs C. H. Ensor, Mr andMrs Leslie Macfarlane, Mrs BruceSmith, Miss. Dorothy Bowden,. MissBarbara Cowlishaw, Miss JocelynBloomfield and Miss Rita Gibson.

Mr R. B. Bunt, chairman of the Can-terbury Football Association, yester-day received word from; Australia,that the wife of Mi; A. Morgan, man-ager of the Australian Soccer Footballteam that lately toured New Zealand,died after a short but severe illness.The sympathy of the Canterbury Foot-ball Association has been forwarded toMr Morgan.

At the junior prize-giving at Sumneron Wednesday, Mrs Fountain Barter, amember of the committee, was asked byMr G. A. Alexander to present theBooks. In the evening th'is was donebv Miis G. A. Alexander, the wife ofthe chairman. Tine programme wasgiven by present and past pupils of theschool, the following contributing items:Molly and Alv« Cndle, Amabel and UnaPowell, Valmai Webb, Alan Wilson,and Billie Btettell.

Miss G. Wilson's infant classes atSumner held a delightful entertain-ment on Wednesday afternoon. Theirroom was specially decorated, and look-ed very- bright and Christmas-like. Thelittle tots provided a cheerful little pro-gramme of song and' recitations, andafter the opening of the bonbons, ar-rayed themselves in pretty caps and'marched and played about in delightfulstyle. The 6ports prizes were presented,and each clidld- present was given ai

ooloured balloon and a packet ofsweets. Cheers for Miss Wilson andMiss Cotter brought a jolly Christmasparty to a close. Amongst. those pre-sent were* Mrs G. A. A'exander, Mrs-Fountain'Barber, MrsG. F. Allen, MrsJ.E. Allen, Mrs C. Dawe, Airs DougfasSmith, Mrs J. A. Booth, Mrs R. Ogier,Mrs Turner, Mrs C. Wilson, Miss An-drews, Miss Bidden. Miss Belshaw,- Mrs

i Clark, Mis We»is, Mrs J. Lee, and MrsWebb.JANE,LTD., 733 COLOMBO STREET.» Women of taste .will quickly recog-nise the etyle, quality and value ofJane's garments, and desire them fortheir correct easy lines and femininetouches. "Whether to purchase or in-spect Madame Jane receives visitors withequal courtesy. J6177

"La Naturelle" permanent wave—de-lightfully becoming, suitable for allstyles of hair dressing. Ring MissAvery, 4215, or call Madame Bond'#Toilet Salon, Royal Exchange Buiid-rags. .

Ballantynes announce . that theirestablishment will remain open thisevening (Friday) for Christmas shop-pers. Tea Rooms open until 9.30 P-®-Tea served from fi P-®* P*m- ®

Mr and Mrs Edgar Sband, of Dun-| edin, arrived in Christchurch yester-day by motor, and are at the, UnitedServioe Hotel." Other guests there areMrs M. G. Scbumacker and Mre_H. J

i Hansen, of Akron, U.S.A."I have more women patients than

men in the Chest Hospital where Iwork, because women make themselves

■ susceptible to colds by wearing un-hygienic clothing at tne dictation *offashion." This statement was made byT>r. Alexander, a specialist in pulmon-ary disease, in- a lecture at the Insti-tute of Hygiene in London. "The low-necked dress may be suitable in thesummer," continued Dr. Alexander,"but in the autumn and early winterit is dangerous. A woman may oftenbe*seen facing the sun, tempted by thesunshine, and feeling warm in its glow.Meanwhile the north-west wind is' stab-bing her in the back. No one wouldexnose the kidneys. The lung is morevulnerable and more dangerous, yetfashion decrees that it must be exposedby the low-necked dress." ~

The danger of allowing infants tosleep in beds with adults was recalled atan inquest held at the Auckland morgue(reports the "Star"). GeorgeFletcher,a baby boy, was put in a double bedin which his mowier slept, and onawakening next morning it was .foundthat the bed clothes had' covered thelittle fellow's head idurina; the nightand he was dead. The parents statethat the baby was in normal health onthe previous night. A verdict inaccordance with the medical testimonywas returned, death being caused bysuffocation, due to misadventure.

At the Exhibition tea-room, Mrs J.Cracrof.t-Wilson,., president •of thePlunket Society, with Mrs Cecil Wood]and Mrs A. il. Bnsted gave a pleftsantmorning tea to several the_ heads ofmaternity hospitals in Christ churcn.Later an interesting half-hour wasspent in the Plunket Bay inspectingDr. Truby King's charts, prematurecot, etc., which are on view there.Those present included Miss Newman(matron of St. Helens), Mrs Biddle, MissHaste, Miss Lindschau (acting matronat Karitane), .Mrs Irving, Mrs King,Miss Stewart, and Mrs Boon., . i

The members of the Young HelpersLeague in connexion with • Dr» Bar-nardo's Homes, held a very pleasantsocial in the Addington School last weekwhen Mr Salter, the treasurer/for Can-terbury, addressed the children.Items were given by several 'of themembers, and the report of the boxopening showed that £27 3s 7d had'been collected for the year;;. Silverbadges were presented by the president,Mrs Hans Kennedy, to Olive Brown,Dorine Grenfell, Alan Bennetts, GeorgeHern, Isobel Dent, William Hore, ManuLockwood, Jean Lockwood, and Mar-garet Cossgrove. The League has nowentered upon its eighth year with a,membership of 54. . ,

An enjoyable evening "was spent onWednesday night in tne St. John'sSchoolroom, when the dancing andpianoforte pupils of »Miss DorothyWicks held their "Break up?' party.Pleasing work was done by Myra Pol-fard in the Irish and Eastern dances.Another soloist worthy of mention wasBrenda Edwards, who led the Spanish"and butterfly ballets and also did .acleverly Executed jockey danpe. Thebalancing and arm exercises were ledby Ruby Luff, who, with /BrendaEdwards danced an original fox trot.Musical "and elocutionary items .weregiven by Nola and Inez Donovan, GwenRyde, Valerie Tolputt, 'Gwen ShieSyLennie Putnam, and Cyril Blanchard.Others present included Sybil Smith;Mona and Mabel Tarpey, Betty Osborne,Moreen Campbell,.Ngaire Deans, 'EdnaWalsh, Mai sap Verlander, Lucy Rat-tray. and Gwen fliissBessie Pollard' .kindly supplied;, themusic for the-dancing;: .

A delightful. fancy dress party washeld on Monday evening,at thei Cash-mere Sanatorium for the patients andstaff of both institutions. Mr. G. Wil-liams's orchestra kindly supplied musicfor the dancing. Dr. G. J, BlackmoreIn, a happy wished his patientsthe. season'®' greetings,. and presentedthe prizes to : the winners fof" the. bestand most original costumes worn dur-ing the evening. The occasion wastaken of making Sister McDonald apresentation on her retirement fromthe staff. Thanks were tendered theSanatorium Guild for adding to theenjoyment of the evening by supplyinga well laden Christmas, tree. The ar-rangements for the evening were excel-lently arranged and executed by' the,members of the Sanatorium Social Committee. , >

U.S.A. GARDEN*PABTY.

A delightful reoeptiori, tendered bythe members of the Returned Soldiers'Association as an official welcome toMrs E. A. Wilson, a prominent workerin the War Contingents Association,was held yesterday afternoon at theReturned Soldiers' Club. A great num-ber of guests, keenly appreciative ofMrs Wilson's war work and anxious togive her proof of their gratitude, werepresent, and were afforded an oppor-tunity of meeting the guest of honour,who arrived with Lady Kinsey.

Madame Gower Burns and Mr T.M. Charters added much to the pleas-ure of the gathering "by contributingsongs; after which afternoon tea Wasdispensed.

The Rev. W. Walker, president ofthe Returned Soldiers' Association thenwelcomed Mrs Wilson to Christchurch,and spoke of the invaluable work shehad done in London as organiser of theNew Zealand War Contingents Asso-ciation, a society that began its usefulwork in 1916, when it was found that

a link was needed between the warworkers of New Zealand and the menat the Front. Apart altogether fromher war work, Mrs VViison would al-ways be welcomed and Honoured in NewZealand, because of her illustrious hus-band, who had been a member of Cap-tain Scott's party.

Mrs Thacker, in "a cordial littlespeech, welcomed Mrs '.Wilson to Christchurch, and hoped that she wouldgreatly enjoy her visit to New Zealand.

Mrs H. Holland, on vbehalf of theLady Liverpool Committee, and MrsWigram,.on behalf of the Red CrossSociety, thanked Mrs Wilson for theassistance she had given in enablingtheir societies to afford the greatestamount of comfort' to the men at theFront.

In acknowledging the welcome ac-corded her, Mrs "Wilson 6aid that thewar had given her an opportunity ofrepaying, to some extent, the greathospitality that she and her husbandhad received in New Zealand on theirearlier visits. It had been a great joyto her to help the New- Zealand sol-diers, who, she said, often paid her thecompliment of mistaking her for a NewZealander. She "had been helped tre-mendously in her work by New Zea-Innders, who had been in London dur-ing the war; notably by Mr RanaldMacdonald and Miss Margaret Bowen,both Christchurch residents.

A very pleasant afternoon was con-"eluded by the guests being shown overthe club rooms by Rev. W. Walkerand Mr Leadley.

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Amongst those present were: Mrs H.T. J.;Thacker, Mrs Wigram, Lady Kin-sey, Mrs H. Holland, Miss Bowen, MrsMacbeth, Mrs'F. &r)ttan, Mrs J. R.Evans, Mrs Blunt, Mrs fi. S. Batch-elor, Mr and Mrs H. J. Marriner, MissStoddart, Miss Inman, Mrs W. Walker,Madame Gower-Burns, Miss Cuthbert,Mrs Westally Mrs. TQjnlinson, MissOverton, Mrs W. S. Bean, Miss Wilson(Sumner), Mrs Hugh Acland, Mrs Les-ter, Miss Orchard, Mr and lytrs E.Orchard, Mrs Tapper, the Misses Mac-beth, Miss Alexander, Miss MabelGrigg, Mrs H. R. Smith, Mrs WynIrwin, Mrs Charles Smith. Mrs HoraceThompson,- Mrs Deans, Mrs CharlesBeadel and Miss Beadel, Mrs Hastie,Mrs Claude Sawtell, Miss 'Duffj, MissMaud Johnson, Miss Gladys i Lorimer,Mrs Clouston, Mrs R. J. Munro, Pro-fessor Stewart!, Mr and Mrs Leadley,Miss Gordon, Mrs Fred Bullock, MrsDickenson, Mrs'Wvatt, Miss Grand,Miss E'tHer Bntobelor, Mrs Peverill,Mrs Maddren. Miss Kate Barnett, MissMunro, the Misses Newman, Mrs Gun-derson, Mrs J. C. Holmes, and MrsMason.

POPPY DAY.• ■ ■■■__

At the' reception in the ReturnedSoldiers' Club yesterday afternoon, MrLeadley, secretary of the Association,thanked the ladies who had workedunremittingly to make Poppy Daysuch a pronounced success. The grati-fying sum of £113? 3s lOd had beencollected by the street sale of poppieson two days. The price of the poppies,£<953 4s Bd, had been sent to Pranceand £783 19s-2d with the addition of£7OO subsidy from local bodies had beendevoted to the payment of wp_rk doneby unemployed soldiers dyring the win-ter months. Many of these men had'large families and to them the moneyhaid proved a veritable boon.

TUready 25,000 small poppies and50fK) large poppies had been orderedfrom. Franee ,for next PoppyDay whichwould be observed on Anzac Day, whenit was hoped that his Excellency Vis-count Jellicoe and Sir Andrew Russellwould be able to be present in £hrist-church. .(Appended is the balance-sheet of Poppy Day. .

_ _Receipts: Sale of Poppies £1157 3slOd.Disbursements: Price of Poppies (re-mitted to France) £SoS 4s Bd, Christ-church expenses £l7 7s, North Can-terbury Unemployment Fund £llO,Heathcotei County Council £IOO, SouthWaimakariri River Board £215, Wai-niairi. County Council £IOO, NewBrighton Borough Council £75 6s lOd,Riccarton Borough Council £IOO, bal-ance in hand £66 5s 43; total £1137 8slOd.

The balance in hand is being usedto relieve necessitous cases as theyarise.

TOILET GIFTS

FOR MEN AND LADIES.

An excellent gift to make to menthis Christmas is a Shaving Soap Bowldirect from Morny or Atkinson, and

-obtainable from E. Cameron Smith,Royal Exchange Buildings, corner ofCatliedrai square and Worcester street.

Another excellent gift is one of Mili-tary Hair Brushes in ebony in cases.

Gifts suitable for both men andladies comprise Toilet Soaps, ManicureSets,-5s 6d to 655, Manicure Files, Nail

'Scissors, etc.Gifts appreciated by ladies include

choice Parisian and English Perfumesranging in price at E. Cameron Smith's,from 2s 6d to 90s; Eau de Cologne from2s. 6d to 30s, Lavender Water from Isto 30s, Face Powders from 2s 6d to255, Perfume Sachets from Is to ss,Perfume Sprays from 6s 6d to 30s, Pot

• Pourri from Is 6d to 7s 6d, Bath Salts,Hair Brushes in Ebony,'• etc., etc., andalso some beautiful Silver Mounted CutGlass Salts and Perfume Bottles at

pre-war prices. 6

iTHE DISPOSAL OF ONE'S B^DY.IW

A carious poiit ofthe case of a woman who commute

| suicide and in a letter addressed to th

coroner wrote: "My body go to StMary's Hospital." The

! woman asked at the inquest whethercould Claim the body, or whether it

ridairwi^^^V Theiresting point of law (saystheLondon "Morning Post,) iswhether or no, the letter a »

valid will, the husband had the rigbt

to claim the body, as had any relativO;•One's body is not "personaland cannot be disposed of by will. Unecould leave a watch or money to sombody as a bequest, but not ones bodyto a hospital for dissection. The pwas illustrated recently m d °?>

when the shortage of subjects for dis-section in the medical schools was sucnthat practical examination had to oe

seriously shortened. There was no wayout because even in the case of derelictbodies the boards of Guardians had tneoption of claiming them for burial, -andgenerally did so. About a generationago a similar'state of affairs" led to thef* rmat3on of a club whose membeiiisundertook to leave their bodies in theirwills to the medical schools. The orig-

inal members all died and were .allburfed in spite of their wills, becausetheir relations in law had a claim onthem. As long as the • Anatomy Actremains what it is it will be impossiblefor anyone to dispose of his own bodyas- if it belonged to himself.

INTIMATE XMAS GIFTS.FROM ONE WOMAN. TO ANOTHER.

Intimate Christmas Gifts which onewomen likes to give to another can besecured from Low's, Ltd., 69 Lichfieldstreet, to-day, thisevening, and to-mor-row morning, at, the following whole-sale prices:—

Beautiful Voile Nightdresses, withfigured butterfly pattern, 18s 6d; Tela-blanca Night Dresses, 20s; Camisolestrimmed with real China lace, 6s 6d;Assorted boxes, of Ladies' Handker-chiefs, fancy and embroidered, 6s 6d;Crepe de Chine Blouses, of beautifuldesigns, in various shades. 22s 6d;Smart Jap Silk Blouses and Jumpers,15s 6d; Ladies' Tussore Silk Knickers,10s 6d; Jap Silk Knickers, 10s 6d;Pretty Bungalow Morning Frocks, inthe latest shades and designs, 12s 6d;Stylish Coat Frocks in Gabardine,floss stitched, all shades, 90s; Flannel.Coat Frocks, floss stitched, in variousshades, 72s 6d; Flannel Tennis Frocks,40s; Stylish Tailor-made Costumes, inall-wool Gabardine, all shades, £>6 6s;Tailor-made Navy Serge Costumes, fastdye, very stylish,_£ 6; Cashmere Stock-ings, all Bhades, 3s lid and 4s 9d pair;Silk Celtic Stockings, black, nigger,and navy, 8s 3d.

Other Christmas Gifts for ladies, ob-tainable at wholesale prices at Low's,Ltd., include:—Beautiful Art PalmBowls from the best English Potteries,fifty new designs to choose from, andall reduced 4s in the £, the new pricesbeing 7s 6d, 9s 6d, 15s 6d, 19s 6d, 21s,255, 305,, 355, to 42s 6d; Half Tea Sets,in beautiful Paragon China (English),21 pieces, 455; Fancy English Teapots,'2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s 3d, 4s 9d; English TeaSets, comprising six cups and saucers,six plates, one cream and sugar, andone butter plate, 19s 6d.

You will find the warehouse of Low's,Ltd.,- with its huge stocks at 69 Lich-field street, opposite Mason, Struthers

and Co., next door to DJ.C. 1

WALTHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE.—

At the monthly meoting of th« WalthamSchool Committee the following; wen, m.'wnf—Mr E. Gasson (chair), Mrs Hilton.Messrs T* Mortlock, J. Shier, H Hill, w!Patrick and E. Smith. The headmaster re:oorteid the roll number to be 712, with annveraee attendance of 65... Messrs J,shier E. Shier, and E. Smith were appoint-ed a 'visiting committee for the ensuing twomonth" It was agreed to grant the Wal-tham Ladies' Amateur Swimming Club the~,a 0 f the Bwimming bath tor the season?90 2!1923 at a charge of £1 Ib. The

was instructed to send a letter ofthanks to Mrs W. J. McKenzie, Walthamroad for her donation of groceries towardsthe 'School Picnic Fnnd.

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Which way do youget out of bed

out of bed the wrong way. You cantell it when they come m to breakfast,

—with glum, discontented looks, witha frown that is sometimes a scowl,with dragging feet and lack-lustreeves. They quarrel with their food,upset the household, slam the doorwhen they leave, and spread ill-

' humour wherever they go. Theygrope their way through a fog of de-pression, unable to take any interestIn their work or their play. They a.ea nuisance to themselves and to every-body else—and they know it. Andyet all the time it's only a question ofInternal adjustment.

THE KRUSCHEN WAY.The right way to get out of bed is

the Kxuschen way. You keep Jbottle of Kruschen Salts handy, andinto your first cup of tea just drop awee pinch—no mcfre than will lie on asixpence. Although you cannot taste.

it, tnis uwb uujc ,

ferent salts, blended in just the rightproportions to ensure that the elimin-ating organs perform their workefficiently.

Don't take Kruschen Salts once ortwice; take them every day till thebottle's finished. It only costs a fai-thing a day, but. it will send yourstock soaring 'sky-high. Kruschencorrects the ill-effects of a life out oftouch with Nature. Gently but firm-ly it removes from the system theaccumulation of waste that want ofair and exercise, errors of diet, worryand overwork have formed, and sendsnew, pure blood coursing through thebody.

It sends you to sleep well contentwith the world, and wakes you up alleager to taste the thrill of anotherday of glorious life.

Kruschen folk get out of bed theright way.

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Tasteless in TeaPut a* much ia each'breakfast cup as willlie on a sixpence.

\ Cobd Health for a farthing a day.l%r»f water*

The dose of a sixpenceful takenevery morning is found, m practice,iustthe right amount for a mostinvigorating daily tonic. The' medi-cinal dose for persons suffering from

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Summer days arecoming!Dq you dreadthem?Certainly tKey arefatiguing!Unless you buildup your strength.Clements Tonicwill assist you—It imparts Healthand energy—;and does not con-tain alcohol ornarcotics— i

Try ifarith waterorsoda-water!You'll likeCliements Tonic."ItPuts the 'Vital* into Yitality"

It r* IT* Guaranteed Scotch Finished"SPERO WINDOW HOLLANDSThis world over "Spero," is recognised as a mark of quality

; and on it denotes perfection of manu-j fadture, absolutely unfadable in colour and best Scotch finish.

°*VA If you Want the best in Window Hollands there is no betterKiKan "Spero" Hollands?. Stocked'by leading Drapers and

Stores, manufactured by Richard Haworth & Co.,•Ltd., Manchester. ■'

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Special Excursion Farfes to, Hokitika— ■

Each Way JMotor Trip in New Zealand -Superb Scanery, Luxuriant Busk,

B&VLakes, Majeatic Snow—Capped Peaks, GlitteringQlaaera, Tumbling ■40nntain Streams. ""

VCarcleave Tourist Christchttrch, dailyat T,30 a.tn.f"+

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FURS and 1FUR COATS

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Colvill's Fur StoreHigh Street. 'Phone 4180 5

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The right breakfastmakes the /

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day's work easyHEAVY, starchy foods slow down

both mind and body. A simple,natural food, such as Grape - Nuts,speeds them up for the day's work.

Grape-Nuts is made from wheat andbarley—baked for 20 hours to insureeasy digestion. It supplies the essentialsfor nourishing every part of the body,including the mineral elements, espe-cially required for blood, bone, teethand nerves. **

Make, crisp, delicious Grape-Nuts withcream or milk (fresh or tinned) thecereal part of your meals. It is com-pletelynourishing, satisfying, economical.

" There's a Reason''for Grape-Nuts

Sold by grocers everywhere!Send 2d. in Stamps for Free Sample to—

S. A. SMITH & Co. Ltd., Wholesale Distributors, Auckland0310

A few months ago Professor Nutting,of the lowa University, U.S.A., accom-panied by several of his colleagues,visited New Zealand, combining scien-tific pursuits with pleasure. Every,thing possible was done by the Govern-ment .Departments to make their visitenjoyable and profitable. Apparently,these efforts were highly appreciated.The Under-Secretary for Internal Af-fairs (Air J. Hislop) has received aletter from the President of the Uni-versity, M* W. A. Jessup, in whichthe writer states that the professorsreported that nothing could have beenmore kindly and helpful than the in-terest shown in the objectives of theparty and the many9official and per-sonal courtesies extended. To this wasdue the great success of the visit. Tothe General Manager, Department ofTourist and Health Resorts (Mr B. M.Wilson) the same writer says that thenrofeesors express very great admira-tion of his bureau and the men incharge of it, and are of the opinionthat it is superior to any other public-ity organisation for the benefit ofstrangers that they have known. Theyfeel that much of the sxjccess of theirexpedition is due" to the aid rendered byit.

SuperSaous HairPositively Destroyed

without rok. pun. kw< or uncertainty—theone and only way—kyeJectrolyrit. MadameLorraWa new, up-to-date, 10-needlemethodwill quickly remove any haiiy disfifurement(mm your face, neck, breait, tin orhands.Don't experiment, eoniull a iptculiat whodevote*all her timeto dediolym.

CONSULT—-MADAME LORRAINE,ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS

Room No. 18,Second Floot. Tike Lift.Cotnultation Free. Telephone 2744

IS YOUR HAIR HAVING THERIGHT TREATMENT?

NATURE intended every woman to haveBeautiful Hair, hair that is full of

lights and lustre—hair that is soft and silkyto touch.

Different types of hair need different treat-ment to bring out beauty and lustre.

If your hair i» not all that you want itto ho start Tci-day with a course of treatmenton scientific lines.

MRS ROLLESTON,~ Dominion Buildings,

Square.Open Friday Evening. Tel. 878.

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MADAME POPPY, LTD.SMARj.' "EADY-TO-WEAR HATS

At Special Price®. "

BHADY STRAW HATS for the SEASIDK.Smart and Cheap.'

SMART MODELS at SPECIAL PRICES.Blouses, Jumpers, Frocks and .Skirts.

' All at Spooial Prioea.JJI the above are new and seasonable goods

119 Cashel street, Christchurch.B 38 36-1131

XMAS GIFTS!"fine selection of Hand-embroidered

Qoodi, nieful and ornamental,

COSIES .. 4/6 0/11 8/3 to 45/-OUSHIONS , 7/6 10/0 18/9 23/6BtJNNERS 7/9 9/11 19/6 24/-DUCHBBSH SETS 7/6 10/8 11/3 14/6 .

CENTRES .. 6/- 0/- 11/-SOTPER CLOTHS— ;

6/9 11/6 13/6 JB/8WHITE CENTRES— 11/8 2/6 4/9 6/-Country Orderi Promptly Attended To

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ManySuggestions at the D.I.C.

When you have exhausted the stereotyped list of GIFTSUGGESTIONS, the D..1.C. still has a fund of ideas tosubmit. ' 1In this announcement, for example, are Novelties of a moreor less uncommon kind, and are excellent for ChristmasGifts of the "different" genus.

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Bag Mounts, Trinket Boxes, Emery Cushions and Sachetsare among the number listed belowj'and are suggestive m

delightful form of " What to give."

Here is a Guiding Light!BAG MOUNTS, including Rings and Fancy Clasps, in

White, Tortoiseshell or Metal—From.. 1/6 to I*/©CHARMING SILK or BEADED HANDBAGS, in al l

wanted shades ; are moderately priced 25/- to 55/-CRETONNE COVERED BOXES, for Trinkets, Gloves

and Handkerchiefs, in all sizes ; are .. 2/3 to 0/11Lovely SILK-COVERED TRINKET BOXES, are finished

with Sprays of Hand-madeFruit .. 11/6 eacn

PHOTO FRAMES, covered with gay Cretonnes, in various'sizes; at prices from ..

•• 2/6 to 5/1 •

SWEET-SCENTED SACHETS, in Coloured Organdi»finished with Ribbon Bows, and filled with PotJ^and Lavender .. .. 1/11 and 2/3 each

VELVET EMERY CUSHIONS, in many shapes, includingAnimals and Fruit M ... 1/3 and 1/11 each

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Navy Serge Frocks,49/6 55/-65/-as/:

All-Wool Garbadine Frocks,' 49/6 75/- 85/- 95^Navy Serge Costumes,

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as the Retail Shopt, $

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THE SMARTESTSUMMEDFROCKSCot from Best Quality Mtkri'.y

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An Alluring Array of Christmastide's Delights |SWEETS—CONFECTIONERY—NOVELTIES

For. HerA selection of world-famous boxed Chocolates—eachbox a work of art, its contents mouthfuls of sheerdelight. Pascall, Caley, Clarnico, Cadbury, Neilson,Lowney—all are represented—

Prices run from 1/6 to 42/-

For the KiddiesXmas Stockings from Gd; Lucky Tubs (6 Toys in each);Battleships and Ocean Liners, Paddle Steamers—loadedwith "Chocs," 2/- to 5/-; Toy Shops, from 2/6;Father Christmas filled with Crackers, 3/6, etc., etc.

For the Party■»! Bon-Bons galore from famous English houses from 1/9El per box. A Special Line of Art Bon-Bons for Decora-Sj tive purposes at 7/6 per boxE

The Finest Selection in Town—See the Windows—at

GLOVERS Fruit and Sweet Shop, Colombo St. |Between Cash.el Street and Adams Bruce's Cake Shop i

| GIVE ELECTRICAL GIFTS |s Useful, efficient, and ornamental Presents for every member of the family. 5

"Superior" Electric IronsElectric TeapotsElectric KLettlesElectric Toasters

Electric Washing MachinesElectric Vacuum CleanersElectric RangesAnd all the very latest Electrical appliances

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Greenlees Bros.' Liqueur Whisky • —«**

Peter Dawson's Special Whisky 55;Catto's Gold Label Whisky 3; *~~l■ John Jalncson's 3-Star (Irish) Whisky ~

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MOTORING.

(By "BOAI

THE OPEN ROAD.

A "FORD" AS CARAVAN.

A fine example of how to get thebest out of life, with the assistance of a"Ford," is given in the story of aChristchurch motorist who has just re-turned after spending over five weekson the road. During that time themotorist and his wife travelled nearly1800 miles, and every night was spentunder the hood of the car. Althoughthey did not patronise the hotels foraccommodation, the tourists had athoroughly enjoyable holiday, camplingby the sides of lakes and streams, ordeep in the heart of the bush.

After hearing the story of thc'ir tripit makes one woijder why more motor-ists do not similarly enjoy the benefitsof the simple life, for they are at thedisposal,of anyone who has the convey-ance to take him on trek.

As' is only to be expected on a fiveweeks' journey, there were times whenthe outlook was not hopeful, and eventhe hardiest couldl be excused for atwinge of longing for tho comforts ofhomo, but those occasions were few and'fleeting, for with the dawn »of a nowday, a long road in front, and thescents of the bush on the air, life takeson a. new meaning, and the c-xperienoesof the present amply compensate forthe hardships of th» past. This littleparty of two had practically no cartroubles to worry them throughout.Their Ford was overhauled before leav-ing, and at tine end of the 18C0 milesthe only mishaps the motorists had tolook back upon wore a broken speed-ometer and the breakage of a. smallleaf in si rear spring, and, althoughthey encountered a great deal of rainin the early stages of their trip, theyspent the nights comfortably inside thecar. The two motorists were no stran-gers to travelling by motor-car, r.nd 1they were in the fortunate position ofknowing what to expect and how tomake provision accordingly. Tl:e camp-ing utensils were packed on the run-ning-boards, and the bedding was stow-ed away in a waterproof bag, whilespace was obtained for sleeping quar-ters by hingeing the back of the frontseat in such, a manner a 6 to make it,when let down, fill up 'the space be-tween the two seats. ,

Starting on Trek.The car was trucked to Lyttelton and

shipped to' Wellington, the motoristsleaving the capital city on Saturday,November, 4.th, in heavy rain. Theycamped near Waikanae thati night, andwent on to Foxton the next dfty, stillproceeding through heavy rr.'in. Thatnight's camp waa pitched a,bout half-waybetween Foxton and Palmerston, thelatter place being reached on Mon-day. Continuing from Palmerstonon the same day, they reached Wanga-nui that night. The motorists campedin their car in a friend's garden andleft on Wednesday for Ohakune by wayof Taihape, where, owing to the badstate of the road, the car was truckedfor the remaining 16 miles to Waima-rino. Waimarino was reached in a,pelting rain, and one of the railway of-ficials-expressed th® opinion that thetravellers would have done better to

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1• The first 12 miles from&riL0 1-sT

»rred if e».dthe road being well meta l '

waßthere to Tongariro the nrovidedcomposed of hard

the ni"ht after only a tew m lles,

warm themselves.I Fifteen Miles in Tour Hours.

! The journey was resumed that after-noon, and the 15 niiles otook four hours, owing to state orthe road. At places tue cai was turned off the quagmire which was once a

road and foAowcd whee 1 tracks thro;g*

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spent in the car at a natneand the travellers enjoyed hot baths in

the springs. The motorists remai jin camp until Monuay m'!j-they had travel'ed only about fi\e mikawhen thev were held up by a swo jenstream. They waited till the nextbefore venturing to cross and the}then got through without mishap.They experienced a good run to LakeTaii'po, and pitched their next camp onthe shores- of the lake, about eightmiles from Taupo township. Sonu-good fishing was obtained at that spot,and when the next start was made thecar was taken through the towns up toWairakei, where a delightful campingground was found by a hot pool justoff the road. On Tuesday morning a

course was set- for Rotorua, which wasreached abnut 3 p.m. The road on thispart of the journey was bad betweenWaiotapu and Ilotorua, but otherwise

I the going was good. '

Hot Springs and Fishing.The motorists camped that night at

Hamurama, the site of some fine hot' springs across the lake from _ Kotorua.

I They remained in the vicinitv, andhad some fishing, and on Thursday

■ they left for Auckland, ftoing by way' of Atamuri, as the Manalcau road wasi impassable. On a very lonely stretch

! of the road the car became bogged,1 sinking over the axles in the mire,and the position looked hopeless, asthere was no rock or timber about withwhich to jack the car up. However,another Ford came battling its waythrough, and it gave the bogged car atow. That night was spent in the carat a farmer's homestead at Olcoroire,and the following day the party setout for Te Aroha over patchyA stop was made for lunch at thatprosperous centre, and the journey wasthen resumed until' Thames was reach-ed.

Thames to Auckland.It was intended to take the boat to

Auckland, but the shipping strike in-terfered with those arrangements. Thatnight was spent at a spot some sevenmiles from Thames, on the shore ofthe Hauraki Gulf. On Sunday morn-ing a trip was made to Mercury Bay,the route providing a delightful runalong the coast, and through virginbush. A re.turn was made to the hill-top on the same day, and the night wasspent in the bush. • Next day thepartywent down to the Gulf, and, the daybeing perfectly clear, they obtained asplendid view. At Thames they tookferry across the Gulf to Koku, and on Ithe plains the travellers found a Istretch of 20 miles of road which thedriver declared to be the best in New |iI

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HupmobileHupmobile drivers, like oldf friends,greet each other on the road. There isa spirit of comradeship between themwhich has its foundation in the sincererespect which they have in common forthe good qualities of the Hupmobile.

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Distributors:The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Assn. of Canterbury, Ltd.,

Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand.SUB-AGENTSNeIson, Montgomery and Kogers; Blenheim, Broadbent and

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The insistently growing' demand for the goodMaxwell is the public appreciationof its really remarkable value.People continue to marvel that a motor car sobeautiful and so well made can be producedat such a reasonable price.

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REPUBLICThis light Republic Delivery Van is the latest type ofcommercial vehicle, which fills- the demand for quickservice and capable of covering a large district.Built by the largest organisation exclusively devoted tothe .production of commercial vehicles, complete satisfac-,tion is assured from - correct design and the finest ofmaterials., ,Low first cost plus low operating expense guaranteeprofitable .and reliable service.There are Republic vehicles, for trade and allpurposes.

Distributors for New Zealand)tNGLIS BROS. & CO., LIMITED,

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XMAS GIFTSFOR

MOTORISTSHave you a motoring friend who has given youmany a spin?

It would be nice to show your appreciation thisXmas by making'him a present of some motor ac-cessory. We feel sure he would appreciate it.We have a number of accessories very suitable forthe purpose and invite your inspection.Here are but a fewßadiator Mascots, De LuxeSide-Screens, Rear Wind Screens, Swiss Eight DayDash Board Clocks, Nickel Plated Buckeye Bump,ers, Spot Lights, Fire Extinguishers, Sets of Foot-board Mats, Sets of Footboard Toe Plates.

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In addition to its enviable record, forlong, hard service, the Nobbv Trearlis a factor of Motoring SafetyThe three zig-zag rows of sturdy knobsbite through the surface mud or. dust,and hold the car steadily on the road. '

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Mater Cars of Qualityat Slaiiua Garage, opp. RailwayIf you are a man of small means yoncannot afford to buy a car unlessfrom Station Garage.7 "Fords from iJOS. 12 Reliable Carsfrom .£6O to .£3OO, selt-startera.I give a genuine wrifea guaranteewith every car.

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Now only £6SO.It reads like a business romance—the reductions in price of thethe great Hudson Super-Six—£9so not so long ago—then- £BSOand £7SO—and the price is now reduced to £650. Back of aH these pricereductions lies the unwavering Hudson policy of- always givingtheir customers every advantage—not only of superior engineeringconstruction, but also of sheer value.

The Hudson Super-SixAmerica's greatest car that represents to-day a measureof true value that is not even approached by any other car.

Ten minutes at the steering wheel will convince you that the HudsonSuper-Six is a car of exceptionally good behaviour, easy of control, power-fully engined, and a delight to ride in._ Your sense of quality appearancewill also be more than satisfied by its handsome appearance.

The Dominion Motors LtdCourtenay Place Wellinp-ton.

AND AT 141 GLOUCESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURC&EINK TAXIS, LTD., CHRISTCHURCH.

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Zealand. The surface was formed ofred shingle, and had been well-made,but further on some unmetalledstretches were encountered which quali-fied for the description of the worstroads in New Zealand. Pokeno wasreached on Monday night, and afterleaving- Drury no difficulty was ex-perienced as regards roads all the wayto Auckland.

The Return Trip.Leaving Auckland 011 Wednesday the

motorists had a good run back to aspot near the Hauraki Blains, wherea good camping place was found insome pretty native bush. Next daythey reached Paeroa, and went on to-Waihi and towards Tauranga, camp-ing about 20 miles before reaching thela,tter place. Tauranga was reachedin time for lunch, and the night wasspent at Hamurama, after souio roughtravelling. Saturday and Sundaywere spent in fishing on Lakes Rotoruuand Rotoiti, and on Monday the tour-ists went thraugh Botorua to the blueand green lakes,

Down the East Coast.Tuesday morning was spent in fish-

ing, and in the afternoon the departurewas taken for Opotiki. A good runwas experienced down to WaimanaGorge, where the night was spent, andOpotiki was reached the next day.Stores were replenished and a startmade for Gisborne through the MotuHills. This was a wonderful run from ja scenic point of view, the chain ofhills being completely bush-clad. Theroads are good on the surface,' but arenarrow and steep, and' a driver hasto exercise the greatest care. A heavyrain commenced before the bush coun-try was left behind, and the travellershad their ihist experience of mosquitoes.The prospects upon starting from thebush camping place next morning, werenot bright, for the rain was falling intorrents, and the road had a clay sur-face, but the travellers were pleasantlysurprised, after travelling some 16miles, .to find that they had left theraiu behind and run into a droughtyarea. Breakfast was spread on the dryturf that morning.

Lake Waikaremoana.That night camp was pitched about

four miles from Gisborne, and the next,day slow progress was made on accountof rain and bad roads. At Morere thebeautiful bush seeneTy and the bathsprovided by the hot springs "compen-sated for the rigours of the day's trip.The following day the travellers in-spected the. new harbour in the courseof construction near Waikokopu and.later went on to Wairoa and Lake Wai-karemoana. the latter place being 40miles inland. The car wasthe river, and the next day was spentin fishing on the lake. On the tripback to Napier a splendid campingplace was found in the gorge, about"5 miles before reaching the town.JTrom Napier the travellers had an en-joyable run to Wellington, which was

l-eaehed 011 a Tuesday.The motorists speak in the highest

terms of the treatment they receivedat the hands of the garage peoplethroughout, and they were very favour-ably impressed with the courtesy ex-tended to them on all occasions by theAlaoris.

NOTES.Advice was received yesterday by Mr

P. H. iLarman, stating that the roadsbetween Dunedin and Queenstown arein fair order, though rough in places.Motorists are advised to take the Pal-merston-Clyde-Kaiwarau Gorge route.

When aii accident happens in whicha motor vehicle ie involved, the speedat which it was moving is always close-ly investigated, and if shown to bematerially faster than that at whicha horse vehicle travels} the responsi-bility for the accident is invariably castupon the motorist. Analysis of streetaccidents in London and large cities inAmerica, however, show that the causeof over 90 per cent, of so-called motoraccidents are not due to speed, but tocarelessness, thoughtlessness, and lossof control in.emergencies.

The comparative few accidents wherespeed was the prime factor occurredwhere the safety of no other road userwas menaced, and the persons injuredwere confined to. the occupants of the.cars that came to grief. The causes ofthese accidents were several—failure otthe steering gear and of the brakes,bursting of a tyre, swerving toaivoid some unexpected obstacle such asa dog, talcing corners at too fast arate, and intoxication of the driver. Itwas. shown that the motorists 3id notexceed a fair speed, or accelerate, un-duly, /unless the conditions obviouslywere safe. But so long as the speed ofthe mdtor-car is gauged by the stand-ard to which we have so long been ac-customed, so long will 30-m.p.h.—equiv-alent to 10-m.p.h. by a. horsebe thought too fast.

The project of the Mayor of Chicagoto spend three million dollars for thepurchase of municipal motor-omnibuseshas been shelved by the city council. Theproposition was the result of a strikeon the . tramways and elevated lines,when motor-'buses were requisitioned bythe council with excellent results. Withthe ending of the strike the councilevidently declined to.go on with thepro-posal. However, owing to the efficiencyof the 'buses, the Chicago -'Bus Com-pany has been bought up by the YellowCab 1Manufacturing Company, which isplanning, with a papital of three mil-lion dollars, a vast extension of themotor-'bas system, to include all of thecity boulevards. New 'buses, embody-ing the most modern features for thecomfort and convenience of passengers,will be installed, and it is stated, thatsoon "Chicago will haive the finestmotor-'bus service in the world."

THE COURTS.MAGISTERIAL

THURSDAY.(Before Mr Wvvern Wilson, 3.M.)

DRU-VKEXNESS.A first offender was Sued ss, in default

•2-4 hours' imprisonment.THEFT.

Eileen Anne Carroll came up for sentenceon a charge of stealing 2-3s tid in xnonev, theproperty of Mulie <Jr-infe!l.

The giri's father appeared, and in reply tot'ae Magistrate iaid that at home the girlwould not do what she was told and wentout too ';iteu at night.

The Magistrate, in admitting the girl tosix months' probation, said: "I expect you toremain at home and obey your father."

BREACH OF THE'PEACE.Martin Carroll pleaded guilty to a charge

of drunkenness. He was lurther chargedwith a breach of his prohibition order, andwith behaving in a manner calculated tocause a disturbance of the p.iuH\ He pleadstiguilty to the first charge but not guilty tothe charge of causing a breach of the peace.

Constable Houston gave evidence that onDecember 15th, while on duty at the railwaystation, he saw a fight in progress up Moor-house avenue. Accused was one of the menengaged. Witness arrested the other man,but the accused escaped.

Accused: What was the date? —DecemberISth.

Accused: I wa3 in Rangiora on December18th.

Accused was convicted and discharged onthe charge of drunkenness. On the charg'Jof causing a breach of the peace he wasfined 40s, in default one month's imprison-ment, and 'for a breach of his prohibitionoicfcr was fined £3, in default thres monthsimprisonment, the sentences to be cumuJa-

THEFT AND ASSAULT.John Nelson (Mr P. P. J. Am'odeo) was

charged with the theft of one gentleman'sraincoat valued at £3 10s, the property of G.W. Plimsoll. He was further charged with as-saulting o- police constable in the executionof liis duty. |

Evidence ivas given that accused had been

seen taking the overcoat from the outsideof Plimsoll's .shop. He had then walked upSt. Asaph street.

Frank Dixon gave evidence that. on De-cember 19th he saw accused carrying an over-coat along St. Aaanh street. He followed; theatcuscri on his bicycle. Witness also gitvoevidence of the, interview between the accusedand the police constable. Ho saw accusedstrike, the constable on the face.

Constable Honston said lie- went to Plim-poll's shop on the day' in question and then*to a house in Fife street. H? entered anainterviewed the accused concerning the over-coat. The accused said, "You get out," andgave witness a push, which sent him to thepavement. Outsicfe the house accusedstruck witness twice with his clenched fist,and then later hit him with his open hand.He seaVohed accused's room but failed tofind the coat

Accused gave evidence of his movementson the afternoon in question.

Theresa Morrissoy, occupier cf the house inFife street, detailed the happenings when thepolice constable reached her house at whichaccused was hoarding.

The Magisjfatc. saicS the witneses for thedefence had told''two different Ac-cused lia'd brought no corroborative evidencethat he had _not been near the-shop. Ac-cused would be convicted of theft and fined£lO with costs and witnesses' expenses, andon the charge of assaulting the police con2

stable wquld be sentenced to one month'simprisonment with hard labour.

Mr An-cdeo askfd for permission to appealagainst the conviction for theft, and thiswas granted, security being fixed at £2l.

(Before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, iS.M.)- ADMITTED TO PROBATION.

Patrick Commons appeared on remand,,charged with stealing, on October Ist, aleather handbag valued .at £3 10s and twopurses value £3, the property of Whitcombeand Tombs, Ltd. lfe was further chargedwith stealing two stock boxes and contents,slate an% lead pencils, 17 novels, a quantityof office stationery, account books, cards, 12'cookery books, to the total value of £l2, theproperty of Whit-combe and Tombs, Ltd.

The Rev. F. Rule, Probation Officer, recom-mended probation cn strict terms.

Accused was admitted to probation for threeyears.

DISMISSED.William Henry McGee (Mr W. F. Tracy),"

employed! as a carrier by Whitcombe andTombs, Ltd., pleaded not guilty to the theftof three books, valued at 12a Ed.

Evidence was given that the hooks werefound in the accused's house, and that hehad said he had bought them from an as-sistant-, William Connor, for 6s.

William .Connor Baid that he had Boldbooks to the accused but had not sold theboolks produced.

hearing further evidence, the Magis-trate said that Connor had shown a curiousanxiety to induce accused to plead guilty.He was satisfied that no jury would) convicton the evidence, and the charge would bedismissed.

W.E.A. SUMMER SCHOOL., � .

BECOKD ENROLMENT.

The entries of students for the Workers'Educational Association's Summer School, tobe held at Leithfield, opening on BoxingDay, and continuing till January 6th, con-stitute a record in respect of the Summerand Winter t'cliools so far held by theW.E.A. The total entries number 120. Themajority are from Christchurch and Canter-bury,l! but there are also students fromWanganui, Wellington, Oamaru, Dunediu,and the West Coast.

An advance party is to leave the city forLeithfield to-moirow morning, for the pur-pose of erecting tents and making general ar-rangements in connexion with the camp. Thetutors <md students will leave Christchurchby special' cars, starting from in front ofthe Tourist Bureau, at 9 o'clock on Tuesdaymorning. On arrival at camp the firstbusiness, after the party has got settleddown, will be the election of special commit-tees to assist in the. smooth running of theschool. Several lecturers from town are tobe invited to give the general lectures,- whichare to be given daily Betwen 11 a.m. andnoon. To thse the public will be welcome.

Professor J: Shelley will be the Directorof the Summer School. The subject of theprincipal educational course is, "The EthicalPsychological, and Economic Bases Of De-mocracy." Supplementary classes will beformed in psychology and sociology, econo-mics and political science, literature anddrama, and education.

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SMOKING A CIGARETTE.

Unlike the devotee of the' cigar,who is usually something of. a con-noisseur with a knowledge of theorthodox ritual, the cigaret.te smokerwho makes ths most of his cigaretteis, rare.

To extract, the maximum of plea-sure from a cigarette, the smokormust smoke the right cigarette forhis palate at the right time and inthe right way.

Once a cigarette which suits thepalate has been found, the smokershould, as far as possibly, keop ex-clusively to tho brand. To vary botween "Virginian and Turkish pr«-vents the 'lli.ll appreciation of either.

The smoke should be drawn slowlyand steadily and inhaled. Rapidsmoking impairs the flavour, and in-less the smoke is inhaled, neithertaste nor aroma can be experienced.

As to the best time for a cigarotto.the cigarette smoker and his doctorwill never agreet. A cigarette novovyields greater enjoyment and displaysits qualities to better advantage than

■before breakfast, particularly with acup of coffee.

Next in order of merit—still fromthe smoker's point of view—comes thocigarette smoked during a meal, be-tween the courses, provided it does notfollow a dish that is too sweet or cloy-ing. Next comes the cigarette smokedshortly after a meal.

Immediately before a meal a cigar-ette cannot be fully appreciated, and?the connoisseur will wait uutil at leastthe first is over.

Few smokers consider the right drinkto be taken with a cigarette. Gener-ally alcohol and smoke do not mixwell, and spirits in particular not onlyspoil the.flavour of the tobacco but alsoact as a solvent of the nicotine.

The combination too, of a cup of teaand a cigarette usually means a cup oftea and a cigarette spoilt, as their'tiav-ours are mutually destructive.

A good cup of coffee is the idealdrink with a smoke, and allows the fullflavour.to be extracted from both. Fromthe doctor's point of view, too, theymust form a good combination, as the

' caffein and the nicotine naturally neu-tralise each other.

The secret of pleasurable smoking,however, is moderation. The man whomechanically lights one cigarette afteranother soon loses all appreciation oftheir qualities- He burns cigarettesbut he does not smoke them.—AlfredDunhill in London "Daily Mail."

These are hard times for Royalty, asfor the humblest citizen (writes- theLondon correspondent of the JDunedin"Star"). In view ot the present im-perative need for economy, the Kinghas cut his annual expenses

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Ijy over£20,000. Queen Alexandra's householdwill be the next to show considerablereductions. General Sir Digliton Pro-byn, the iveteran Comptroller, has beencharged to "comb" the household bud-get. Her Majesty used to have herown private detective in attendance,but he was dispensed with some timeago. Two vacancies created by thedeaths of Colonel Sir Arthur Davidson(her principal Equerry) and ot theEarl of Granard (her Vice-Chambeilain)are not being filled. The main dutiesin connexion with the Queen's modesthousehold now devolve on her loyalold Comptroller, Sir Henry Streatfield.and the Woman of th« Bedchamber, theHon. Charlotte Knoilys. The domes-tic staffs at both Sandringham andMarlborough House have, been cut inhalf, and, instead of separate staffsbeing kept, most of the servants travelfrojn cne residence to another as theyare wanted-

THE PRESS, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1922

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TIMBER ROYALTIES.

(SPICUL TO "THE FRHSS.")GREYMOUTH, December 21.

To consider the serious financial sit-uation created by the Government'saction regarding timber royalties, aconference was held in the BoroughCouncil Chambers to-day, at whichWest Coast members of the Legislatureand representatives of the Buller,

Inangahua, Grey, and Westland CountyCouncils were present. Assurances ofthe support of the Collingwood andMotueka County Councils were receiv-ed. Mr J. Jeffries, chairman of theWestland County Council, presided.

After discussion, the following re-solution was carried: "That this con-ference of local bodies agrees to Te-commend the respective County Coun-cils to send a deputation to Welling-ton during the approaching session ofParliament to urge the Government toact in accordance with section 40 ofthe Finance Act, 1921-22, and set upa Royal Commission to enquire and re-port upon the extent to which localauthorities havo incurred loss of re-venue from royalties consequent on thepassing of the Forests Act, 1921-22, andto decide upon the provision whichshould consequently (in terms of theAct) be made from revenues of theState forest service or otherwise, andthat the members of Parliament presentbe asked to arrange for the deputationto meet jointly the Prime Minister,Minister-in-Charge of State Forests,Minister of Lands, and Minister ofMines, to discuss the foregoing. Thatthe deputation further bring/before MrMassey the promises made in 1913 andsubsequently, with respect to past re-venue, particularly in regard to cer-tain rents and goldfields revenue, andthat a request be made for a full en-quiry to show the amount of revenueso involved and payable to the localbodies, and that, in respect to pay-ments made on account, including avote of £5830 appropriated at the latesession under miscellaneous services,Department of Lands and Survey, thelocal bodies be supplied with state-ments that an equitable payment hasbeon made."

The four West Coast county solici-tors are to be consulted on the ques-tion of framing joint by-laws applic-able over the whole of the countyareas-

Fixe Prevention.To enable the fire fighters to reach

future outbreaks with a 'minimum oftime lost, the Greymouth Fire Boardhas decided to enlist the aid of thotelephone in order to transmit firealarms to members of the brigade.- Ap-proval of the proposed system was for-warded by the Christchurch membersof the Board, Messrs F. Grierson andJ. R. Cameron.

A reassuring report in connexionwith the water supply at Greymouth,so far /da fire prevention purposes areconcerned, was presented to the. Boardby the superintendent, who states thatthe Waterworks Committee of the Bor-ough Council are doing their best withthe plant available. <t

Personal.A representative gathering tookplace

in the Hokitika Town Hall yesterdayto bid farewell to Mr R. S. Galbraith(Commissioner of Crown Lands), whohas been transferred to Invercargill,and to his wife and family. TheMayor (Mr Geo. Perry), who occupiedthe chair, said, it was fitting that MrGalbraith shouldreceive a public fare-well. All who had business with himwere treated with the utmost consid-eration. The citizens wished to marktheir esteem by presenting Mrs Gal-braith with something with which shecould purchase a memento of her stay.All were pleased to know that Mrs Gal-braith had recovered from her recentillness. The Majjor handed Mrs Gal-braith a "sheaf"-of notes, and wished'the departing guests the season's greet-ings and health and prosperity. MrGalbraith appropriately expressedthanks, and predicted a big future forCoast dairying.

Mr Duggan, Chief Inspector of Coal-mines, paid an official visit to the Mil-lerton mines in connexion with therecent burning accident there. Por-tion of then|tie is idle, and every pre-caution is being taken for the safety ofthe men in the part that is working.The two victims of the burning areprogressing favourably.

Miners Prosecuted.About 100 members of the State

Miners' Union were proceeded againstby the Labour Department for alleged-ly taking part in a stop-work meetingon November 23rd, contrary to the in-

L dustrial agreement- The hearing wasfixed for January 9th, at Greymouth.The stop-work meeting was connectedwith the seamen's dispute.

AN ARITHMETICAL CURIO.—

I gather from the "Cologne Gazette"the organ of the British troops in theArmy of Occupation (writes Robert K.Risk, in the ''Weekly Scotsman") thatmany half-crowns and shillings havechanged hands there lately over thisarithmetical curiosity. For the benefitof people who do not take any interestin cricket, I may explain that a boil-er's average is arrived at by dividingthe number of runs hit off him by thenumber of wickets taken by him. Now jif at the end of a month two bowlershave these figures to their names: !

Rhodes ... 28 wickets for 60 runs ,

Hitch ... 28 wickets for 60 runs Iobviously their averages are identical.You are to suppose that in the nextmatch Rhodes takes four wickets for-36runs, and Hitch one wicket for 27 runs.As Rhodes's four new wickets have costonly 9 runs each, and Hitch's one newwicket 27 runs, everybody would saythat Rhodes must now have a betteraverage than Hitch. People who saidthat this must be so all lost their bets.The surprising fact is that Rhodes'sthirty-two wickets for 96 runs are ofprecisely the same value per wicket asHitch's twenty-nine for 87- You cansee for yourself that it is so. AVhy itshould be so I leave to the highermathematicians of George Watson's andthe university to explain.

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ASHBURTON POWER BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING.

At. yesterday's meeting of the Asli-burton Electric Power Board, the chair-

■ man.(Mr F. W. Watt), in referring tothe fact that the Bank of New Zealandhad offered assistance in the flotationof the Board's loan locally, etatod thatthe-Board could not proceed furtheruntil the had beenGazetted. • There had been some delayin getting to work, but ho believed thatin on© respect the delay had been "ofadvantage, as had the money been. ol>-tained earlier the rates would have beenhigher than that' at which the Boardwas now likely to get the money.

Sketch drawings for the Board's pro-posed new buildings were forwarded bythe architect. One was for a single-storey building estimated tocost £o4CO,and the other for a two-storey struc-ture to cost £SBOO. After careful con-sideration)- it was decided to instinctthe architect to prepare plans'andspecifications for a two-storey buildingin. brick.

Messrs F. W. Watt, W. T. Lill,Smith,: J. Cow. J. C. X. Grigg, andJ. R. Templin (engineer) were appoint-ed a deputation to proceed, to Welling-ton in January, to interview the Min-ister of Public Works concerning thequestion of the charge for current, thamain transmission lines, and the Order-in-Oouncil.

lhe chairman paid a tribute to SirHeaton Rhodes for the services he hadrendered the Board in connexion withthe Board's protest against the actionof the Piiblic Works Department in Icharging the district for current onthe; basis of two maximum demandsafter the Board had been led to belkvethat it would be charged on the or-dinary equitable basis of one maximum)demand' over the whole district.

THE COUNTRY.SHEEP FOR NORTH ISLAND.

CATERING JOE LAMB TKADE.

By the WingaWi. which sailed fromLyttelton on Monday, a large consign-ment of rams waa shipped by severalChristchurch firms for tho East Coastof the North Island. Altogether, therewere 480 in the consignment, compris-ing 272 Southdowus, 185 English Lei-cester?, 20 Shropshires, 'lO Eyelands,aud two iSuffolks. There has been aremarkably keen demand from theNorth during the past two years forDown rams, and local breeders havehad their crops of Southdowns fullybespoken well in advance of the season.The demand for English Leicesters,however, is more recent, and indicatesthat lamb raisers in the North intendto profit by Canterbury growers' ex-perience 'in"the matter of lamb produc-tion by utilising the breeds that havehelped to build up the reputation ot"Prime Canterbury." The consign-ment will be unshipped at Gisborue,"and will be distributed throughoutPoverty Bay. It is understood that a

further shipment of 300 of similarbreeds is to be despatched shortly.

Jottings for Farmers.

At a~fecent meeting of the Amberley,branch of the Fanners' Union, thei fol-lowing resolution was passed:—"Ihatthe wage paid in respect to harvest-ing this year be Is 6d per hour."

The prevalence of rabbits in- theNorth island was recently investigatedby ilr T. E. Crosse, chairman of thehtawke's Bay ilabbit Board. A\ ritingto the Board in regard to a consulta-tion-between himself and the Hon. W.Nosworthv, Mr Crosse said that lie hadfound the whole country, from Manawa-tu to Auckland in a most serious con-dition. The lighter land "from Foxtontp 'Wanganui river mouth was perhapsthe worst. The reduction in carryingcapacity was serious, and certain farmscould be detailed where tho shortage ofsheep amounted to from 4000 to 8000head. Goijig north to Auckland thorabbits wero more or less numerous,but wero governed considerably by localrainfall aud tho conditio!? of the soil.Many portions of the Waikato werehopeless. It waa quite plain that a mostdetermined effort had to be made, butit would be very difficult to get a suf-ficiently united and consistent attemptmade over the whole country to copewith the pest. The various amend-ments to the land laws for the' pur-pose of preventing aggregation passedin recent years increased the difficulty.Under present conditions waste landswere not being taken up, and were be-coming breeding pla-ces. JMr CroSse saidnothing that could be done in the direc-tion of assisting the Department totake drastic and comprehensive stepsto deal with the situation should beneglected by the Board.

Our Dunedin correspondent tele-graphs :—Reports as to the prospects inregard to cereal seed and root crops are Idecidedly encouraging. Otago andSouthland farmers are full of hope: Thewheat acreage is smaller than usual,but the promise is of high productive-ness —a big yield per acre. So . withother" cereals. The seed crops are alsolooking well, and this is increasingly im-portant. Chewings fescue and dogstaiiseem to be specially adaptable to cer-tain Southern districts, particularlyabout Gore, and this year, these seedsare- making a fin© show in their earlystages.-

' ; HANMEK SPRINGS'The Presbyterian and Church of Eng-

land Sunday Schools joined forces fortheir annual treat, which was held ina well-sheltered paddock at the Manse.There beautiful day for the occa-sion, and as a general invitation to thetoiwnship had been issued, there was alarge number, present. -. An enjoyableday was spent in'games and sports, inwhich children and adults alike partici-pated. Refreshments were provided by ,the parents.

An 18-liole bogey-handicap, promotedby the Golf Club, resulted in a drawbetween H. Phillips and A. Reid, 2 up.[n,the play-off Reid won all square. An18-hole medal match was won by'MissStraehan, 89-24-65, Reid, Ridings, andPaterson being equal, with net scores»f 67 for second prizes, for which theyasve to play off.

RANGIORA. -

At . the invitation of . Miss GladysRogers there;was a large gathering atthe Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesdayevening for a concert given by her-

.pianoforte and elocution pupils, as aclose to their year's - tuition. Theaudience was entertained in a most en-joyable; maimer for over three and ahalf- hours, with a programme of 38items besides euchre, including pianomusic, character songs and duet,~ reci-tations, and monologues. /The capableand charming way; in which tjie child-ron\performed did credit to Miss Eog-ers's tuition, ana at the close of theprogramme' Mr. R. NBell voiced theguests' appreciation of the entertain-ment.-- Before refreshments were serv- ied two little pupils, on behajf of theothers, presented a handsome vase toMiss Rogers, as., a token of their affec-tion and appreciation of her training.

, At the fortnightly meeting of the Budof Hope Druids' Lodge Bro. C. Tyler !presided. Owing to the absence of :Bro. E. Monk, D.P., the ceremony of Iinstalling the officers was performed byP-D.P. .Bra C. E. Thwaites. The fol- :lowing were installed:—Past A.D., Bro.C. Tyler; -Arch-Druid, Bro. E. Banfield;Y.A., Bro. W. Baxter; secretary, BrO.C. R. Thwaites; treasurer, Bro. G.Bridget; A.D. Bards, Bros. F. Cole and ,W. J. Pord;/V.A. Bards, Bros. A. J. (Miles and G. Greig; 1.G., Bro.Eraser;0.G., Bro. P. V: Mcßrearty; auditors,Bros. A. J. Miles and C. Tyler; repre-:sentative to Grand Lodge, Bro. C. R.Thwaites.

SOUTHBROOK.The District , School's "break-up"

for the Christmas holidays took plapeon Wednesday afternoon- The sewingprizes were presented by Miss Keir,'the following being the winners:— 1Standard VI.: Olive Doggett; Stand- iard V.: Iris Benjes; Standard IV.: ]Reta Quinney; Standard IIL: Gerty <Boss; Standard.il-: Maisie Thwaites; 1Standard I.: Nancy . Pickard. The 1prize given by Mrs J. Miles to the <girfS in Standard IV. or V. for high- *est marks during the year was award- ied to Winnie Walton. ' The gardening 1prize was w<yi by Walter Breach. ]

LADBEOOK& jTke weather during the last week

has been favourable for the_

crops, j jwhich are looking excellent. It "is pre- i jdieted the harvest will be a record one ,in every respect. Several splendid crops ,of glover have been cut. The reapers ' sand binders will be busy on the oat , jcrops next week. Several lines of j Tearly potatoes have found a ready mar- jketv Hay-making is in progress and • cstacks are looming up in all quarters. |

Mr T. Trask, local railway officer, is jon Jeave, and Mr. W. S. tf. Wind- jsor, of the Christchurch relief staff, is ;in charge. ; jMiss H. K. Roscoe (Fiji) is on a visit t,to her pareuts. j

Sirs E. "W. Harris and family are tpaying a visit to Mr and Mrs T. Trask. h. Miss S. Foster, who has been paying 11a lengthy .visit to her sister, Mrs" W. I

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Hughesj of Cheviot, arrived home dur-ing the week. ' |

PKEBBLETON.The Hall' Committee has arranged for

a grand.concert to take place to-nigni.I The proceeds are to provide crockeryfok'the hall and also to be used on theRecreation* Grounds by the various ''

sporti clubs of the district.-The annual school picnic was held •

yesterday at Sumner, special cars con-veying the picnickers from Sockburn.There were the usual sports for auuits 'anß children anjd all spent a happytime. The committee is to be congra-tulated on arranging such a fine out"ing.. Thanks are due to all residentswho conveyed the children to the tramat Sockburn.

HQEOBATA. |.On 1 afternoon the friends

of Miss Mary Tizzard met in the Hallto wish her every happiness and pros-perity in her approaching marriage.The function took the form of a :kitchen afternoon, and much merri-ment n*ae caused when Miss Tizzardopened, her packages, disclosing a veryuseful and varied collection of presents.During the afternoon competitionswere indulged in, and won by MissWin Coliings and Mias Ethel Thome.Musical and vocal items were contribut-ed by Misses Ida Oliver, E. Thome andE. Sparrow and Mrs W. Critchley.Among those present were: MesdamesPrestidge, Tizzard, Fuller,Pearson, Col-lings, Felton, sen., Felton, jun., Jones,Bond, Critchley, Wright, H. Gray,Staveley, Thorne, Chapman and Nel-son, the Misses Oliver (3), Thorne,Sparrow, Coliings Gray, prestidge (2),Kellaway, Tizzard, and the Ven. H. E.and Mrs Ensor. A dainty afternoon,tea was provided by the laaiea present.

GLENTUNNEL.The following pupils have received

good attendance certificates:—Std. V.,John Bisphan; Std. 111., Betty Blair,Len Blair. Tom Bisphan, Mary Powell,Max Powell, Willie Tealej Std. 11.,Margaret Todfl, Neale Weastell. JohnHarrison; Std. 1., Fred Mitchell; In-fants, Jean McKie, Jim Bisphan. Noprizes were given this year, but inplace of them a picnic will be held inFebruary.

METHVEN.'Desmond Douglas, the 12-year-old son

of Mr and Mrs Arthur Allred, becamesuddenly ill on Wednesday about 11p.m., and although Dr. McKee wascalled in at once, and did all thatWas possible, the boy'passed away al-most immediately. He attended schoolon Wednesday as usual, and even upto the time lie became ill he was playingabout, and did not complain in anyway. Owing to the doctor not havingpreviously attended the lad, an in-quest was held yesterday afternoon atthe Courthouse, before Mr Jas. Cow,Coroner. Senior-Sergeant Jackson re-presented the police. Arthur Allred,father of the deceased, said that hislate son was 12 years old, and had al-ways enjoyed good health. Dr. McKee,who made a; post-mortem, examination,said that death due to hydatiddisease of the heart, and a verdict wasreturned accordingly. The Coroner ex-pressed his sympathy with the de-ceased's parents in their loss."

ASHBUBTON.A large number of children from the

Vshburtou Borough, Hampstead, Alien-on; Technical and Convent Schools left

yesterday morning on a visito Christchurch and the Industrial Ex-libition. Children from the Tinwald,Ealing, and Rangitatasland Schools left by a special train

or their annual picnic at Caroline Bav I"imarui "

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THRESHING MILLWORKERS.

ARBITRATION COURT AWARD.

The award filed bv the ArbitrationCourt yesterday in respect to the dis-pute between the North CanterburyThreshing-mill owners and the employ-ees, does not make the 33 per cent, cutin wlSges as applied for by the owners,but has allowed the May and Novembergeneral bonus reductions to apply. Iuits judgment," the Court says that, theemployers claimed a greater reductionthan the two made by the Court's gen-eral order, on two grounds: (a) Thatthe price of the new season's wheatwas not guaranteed by the Government,and (b) that the farmers were unable'to pay the present threshing ratek,which were fixed when prices tor cerealswere higher and more stable.

After reviewing the wage rates pro-vided by the award, less wie two cuts,the Court says that on piece-work, tak-ing the average working week as oohours, the net wage works out at Is7Jd an hour and found. "When theconditions of the work are. taken intoconsideration," it adds, "it cannot besaid that Is 7£d an hour and found is"excessive at the present time. Thefarmers gave evidence staging that Is6d an hour and found was the rulingwage for ordinary harvest labour in thedistrict, and it seems to us that l}dan hour is not an unreasonable margin.AVe do not think the wages could bereduced much beilow the amount indi-cated by the cost-of-living statisticswithout unduly affecting the standardof living of the workers."Regarding the ability of the farmersto pay the threshing rates, it appearsfrom the evidence that, on last year'srates, about 3d « bushel representedwages. It does not seem to us that areduction in tfie rates of wages canmaterially affect the! poeition of thefarmers. y If it costs 6d or Is more abushel to grow wheat than the sale ofthe wheat will realise, relief must comefrom some other souroe than,, wagesalone. However, other costs are com-ing, down, and we are inclined to theview that it will b$ found that stores,coal, repairs, etc., •_ will cost less netitseason than they did last season. Thequestion of the desirability of New'Zealand continuing to grow ajl thewheat needed for local consumption wasdiscussed, but we do not think thattlie, matter is one on which we shouldexpress an opinion. The granting ofsubsidies is a matter for the Govern-ment and Parliament to decide. In anyevent, the financial position of thefarmers does not depend on the priceof cereals alone. The North Canter-bury farmers all go in for mixed farm-inS> an(i the prices now obtainable forwool, mutton, lamb and butter, areconsiderably higher than it .was gener-ally expected they would be. Farmerswill naturally grow what it best paysthem to grow, and although the thresh-ing-mill owners will be prejudicallyaffected if less wheat and other cerealsare grown, we are satisfied that a sev-ere reduction in the mill-workers'w,ages would, not materially affect thesituation, and would inflict an unduehardship on the"' men. ... For theselreasons we have decided not. to reducethe rates of remuneration below therates now payable under the award, asvaried by the . general orders of May10th, 1922, and November 2iYd, 1022,and .we accordingly refusp the applica-tion. In order to remove any doubt asto. the proper adjustment to be madein the piecework rates in pursuance ofthose orders,' -we propose to file anamending order defining the correctamounts of bonuses payable as from I>e-cember-4th, 192&."

The amending referred to fixes |tho^boll^s •6'*^puriy' atan h'6ur, :ahd that' for piece-workers at )5s lOd for each 1000'bushels. : !

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"with machines, stabling; cottages, etc., carrying4,000 sheep/ and 1,500 early lambs, 600 growncattle, 200 of which areHereford breeding cows, 50breeding heifers, balance bullocks, purebred rams;

■and Hereford bulls, 24 horses, carrying capacitycould be largely increased. Full range qf farmimplements, furniture, etc. Pries, £9 par a6ro as agoing concern, stock and plant worth about £B,OOO.

•'Would accept approved first mortgages and City'property in exchange; will accept any first-class

•'-.securities.

Will EXCHANGE FOR THRESHING MACHINEOR MOTOR GARAGE.

b, 1 117 acreS, situated EUesmere district, good cropping|r :. *hd fattening land, witK new 3-roomed house, wash-J;'!;''house, storeroom, and man's whare, 4-stalledstable,I;K chaffhouse, and loosebox, 3-bail cowshed and sepa-I rator room, carshed and workshop, pigstyes and1... '"tollhouses, 1 mile.fromschool, 6 miles fromrailway,

cart calls. Freehold Title. Watered bygood gorse and wire fences; 33 acres

Jain TVheat, 20 acres oats, 20 acres peas and oats,- andfe'iares, 20 acres in rape, .balance good pasture;.. 30

tiver bed included in 157 acres, milking 10 \SwwinpdO ewes and lambs, ;10 bead of cattle, young:ififSbck, on the property. Pricey £33 psr fccra (crop 3

in). Equity £2,407. ■■■ '/-. Fol. 72 :

": v ,V: . y ; .* . - VILL EXCHANQE FOR SHEEP AND AQRICUL-f TUBAL COUNTRY—A GOOD MOffEY-&

..

' MAKER.... „. i'

ut 1,200 acres of freehold, excellent grazing run,fcpni towiiship, 5-roomed house,;; ~

v gar4gef - woolshed, v etc;;: ■ telephone,^good >

|r J orchard,- 1J miles froifc school; 4 miles from railway,■ 7 -tailes. ' Watered by " creeks. Well <

'Subdivided, about,2so acres excellent crops, balancebeen broken up.\ At present about . 1,100

sheep on theproperty; ,-this land is, under the hills,jffeahd is warm country; and gets a' splendid rainfall,

'ean confidently ba recommended as a goodgrazing property. Price, .£B/10/- par acre, subject

|iMtomn.encumb'ranceo]t£3,soo. Equity!£4,3oo.W 1- F01.820

WSLL EXCHANGE FOR BUILDINGS OR BENTPRODUCING PROPERTY.1,000 acres, 6 miles from Cathedral Square, sheepcountry, cocksfoot and tussock country, 100 acresbush, new houss of 5 rooms, bungalow, septic tank,garden, rabbit fenced, motor shed, washhouse,woolshed, holds 400 sheep,, 2 machines, dip andyards ; 2 miles from Halsweil school, near Adding-lon Railway. L.T.T. Well watered. About 10subdivisions, all rabbit fenced, standard and wirefences, wood and iron posts. Have been carrying2,400 wethers, and fattening same without plough-ing, besides 40 to 80 head of cattle. Price, £l9 peracre. Equity £7,740. Fol. 70.

\

WILL EXCHANGE FOR HOUSE PROPERTIES ORSECTIONS ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH.522 acres, situated. Otaki, graiing country, 10 acreshaving been ploughed, 12 acres in bush, 5-roomed

house, all' conveniences, sheep yards, cow byres,house is bungalow shape, birilt about 2 yearstelephone on place, cream cart calls for cream;

..half mile. from school, railway 4J miles. L.T.T.• Well watered, 9 paddocks. Will carry 450 sheep

and,2s cattle. Price, £lO per acre. Equity £2,920.Fol. 6

ALL CROPS IN AS GOING CONCERN WILL EX-CHANGE FOR APPROVED SECURITIES

OR HOUSE PROPERTIES.289 acres, near Springston, good cropping.'andfattening land, with 6-roomed house, pantry,"scul-lery, washhouse, dairy, hot and cold water, 6-stalled stable, good grain and implement shed, cow-

!• .shed,, pigstye, etc., miles from school and store,2$ pules fromyrailway, and 1J miles from PostOffice. Land Transfer Title. Well watered Dy.water faces, subdivided into 15 paddocks, withcrops of rape and oats, turnips given in, includinglucerne, cape barley, wheat, oats, etc. Price, £35per acre.

NORTH CANTERBURY HALFBRED SHEEP-WILL EXCHANGE FOR FARM NEAR

CHRISTCHURCH.1,850 acres, situated North Canterbury, goodgrazing country, half ploughable, 5-roomed house ■

' and all conveniences, good stable, sheep yards, shedsand dip, and man's cottage; "2J miles from schooland railway. • Rural mail delivery. Land Transfer

: Title. Watered by creelcs, springs and lagoon.Good land, about 20 paddocks, will carry 1 ewe to

. the acre, and fattens the lambs, besides wethers.At present,, 1,600 ewes and 500 dry sheep, and 90head of cattle on the property; stock at valuation.Price, £ls par acre. .F01.68WILL EXCHANGE* FOR BAY 50 TO 100 ACRES

DAIRYING LANO.: 30 acres, situatedBroadfields, goodland, with house

of 5 rooms and outbuildings, half mile from .school,•. and 1J miles from railway, freehold title. Wateredby water races, gorse and wire fences, 9 acres oats,and 2 £cres in hay, and about 2 acres potatoes, andfeeding oS 2 acres of barley. Carrying' 7 cows and 3horses. Price, £1,500 cash. Fol. 74

FIRST-CLASS STUD FARM, FREE OF MORT-GAGE—WILL EXCHANGE FOR SHEEP

COUNTRY.350 acres) situated Mid Canterbury, good heavygrazinglaiid, witji 5-roomed house, 6-stalled Stable,chafEhause and implement shed, 40 by 16 motorand trap shed, tollhouse; . sheep yards, etc., cow-bails, etc.,' dairy and man's whare, school on corner

.of property; 2 miles from railway. L.T.T. Wellwatered by springs and river; .1.7 paddocks, gorse

;and wire fences; 30 acres in oats, ,8 acrfes ploughedfor wheat, 40 acres ploughed for rape, 30 acres forturnips, ! acre of potatoes, balance in grass; 100head of. cattle and" 500 ewes, and-: fattens all thelambs ;; besides crops, extra stock fattened.. Price,£3B per acre. I - Fol. 79

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The rapid spread of blackberry .andthe best methods of keeping it in cKeckwere under discussion at the'Court at New Plymouth recently. Theconsensus of opinion among the farm-ers giving evidence in the case beforethe Court was that the best time tocut the pest was in January, when thesap was right up, and that it shouldbe cutright to the ground with a scythe.Continuous grubbing, they said, wouldgradually diminish the growth, and ina few years the, ground would be en-tirely cleared of the weed.

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TECHNICALCOLLEGE.

CERTIFICATES GAINED.

The following is a list ci certificates gainedby evening students at th'j Technical Collegilor JS-2;

TBADES DEPARTMENT.Applied Mechanics. Advanced First-

class : Kobcrt Ellis, li. Loa<le:», A. Lewis,T. Doig. Second-ciass: K. Brunsden, J.Fitzpatrick, A. Fuller, 11. Moore, A. .Shore;j»s3: 0. Baahtr, W. Dcakin, K. Good, C.Jossinu-.n, E. Lane. Intermediate grade—

First-class r "J. Benson, J. Bicnj, K. Love,J. iliils; second-class: .S. Ankin-s, L. Brown,

TV. Dangeriield, J. Lesser. S. Pat-ersou, V.I'earcy, I.V. Handle, J. Kol.cris, AV. Scott, A.Yr'arlov.-; pu?s: A. .Ctti':"!:, J-. l)ann, A.(jr.H. Hamilton, A. Pt-jloy, C. Kiach, J."VVheatoji. Friday cl.'.^s—First-ciass:: G.Clarke, W. 7-llston, H. Parsons, 6. Single-ton, R. Sullivan; sc-c"r.d-cias3: J. Cockloft,H. Curtis, P. Prestid-je, C. Suirroc.k, A.Webb, J!. Carter; pass: A. 7i!?om, A. Teale.

Cabinetir.aking iTnrcry;.—Advanced- Grade—•First-class: V,". CY-.nven, C. E. Farley; pass:C. C. Maine. Flementaiv ,-jrade—Fiist-c.'ass;11. Barker, F. E. C-ajlc, P. liandla: second-elar?: K. S. Mank=, i£. Powell, E. Sharp,3T. Williams; pas3: H. Horner, V. llann.(Practice) Advanced grade—First-class: B. F.Bennott, C. I>. Farley; pass: W. K. Cunvrn.Ordinary grade—First-class: T. G. Anderson,H. Barker, *C'. Enrrov.-s, C. Clark. W. Green-•Kß}", I/. It. "Williams; wcontl-class:P. Cogle, C. Maine, R. Mitchell, P. Handle,Jj. Kickard, E. Sharp, F. S'tiaw, C. Singleton,!F. Snook; pass: Vi. H. Chappell. L. Demp-Bey, R. Newberry, C. "Pepper. Klemer.tarygrade—First-class: S. Balfour, C. Boundiy,3. B. Hamilton, B. Mann, T. Swarbick;second-class: T. King, L. Mitchell, H. Piessj,A. Teale.

Carpentry and' Joinery (Theory).—Advancedcredo—First-class: S. Crook; second-class:li. A. Smith, B. "\V. Austin, H. R. Barnes,11. G. Steven3, F. S, Sullivan.-; pa6s: E. A.■Sibley. Elementary grade—First-class':, ,T.<J. Havrorth, J. S. Hawker, J. K. Reid, .T, B.Walton; second-class: J. B;oth, F. Full-wood, ]l. Goodlnnd, B. Hamer, j. B. Le~s,C. H. Lorrct, 11. S. 'Mawson, S. Muirson,,J. T. Switzcr, L. H. Stnthridge, H. A.'Silli-iant, S. Saycrs, F. W. Kingaiordl ; pass: G.W. A'Cotirt, S. J. A'Court, P. J. Arroiger,J, "W. Bradsha.w, H. Hitchings, A. A.Jack, F. G. King, G. B. McLav, W. D.Sloan, A. M. Stuthridge, W. Taylor. Prac-tico—Advanced grade—First-class: B, _ TV.Anstad, 7j. D. Gyde, W. A. Glading, G. K.iHusaey, E. A. Sibley,i H. A. Smith; second-class: E. R- Barnes, K. S." Ifiddey.jH. G.Stevens, F. S. Sullivan; pass: A. N. Mub-rhamp. Elomentavy grade—First-classE.H. Bloxhara, J. Booth, K. J. B.■Lees, S. C. Muirson, S. C.'Sayers; second-(Jass; W. H. Hillsdon, J. M. Hood, F. G.Xing, F. "W. Kingsford, G. R. McLay, H-. S.iMawaon, O. "\V. Percival, J. K. Ifcid, H. A*-•Sillifant, A. M. Stuthriige, J. T. Switzar,W. Taylor, H. K. Thcmpson, J. B. Walton,J. W. Bradahaw, A. D. Clark, B. Hamer,J. T, MoKetidry, H. E. Till.

■ Architectural Drawing—First-class: S. A.Crook, H. A. Smith: second-cla»t: B.' W.(Austia, K. R. Barnes, F. S. Baken, H.Gusson. W. A. Glading, E. D. Gydc, G. E.H-ussey, W.- L. Edwards, E. A. Sibley, H.G. Stevens, F. Sullivan; pass: F. S. Kiddey,A. ~. Mnschamp, H. G. Patton, S. Mayrtard,K. V. Sim. ' .V

Electrical Engineering.—Second year—First-olaaa: T. A. Doig, L. Quine. Second-class: R. Ellis, L. Loader. B. Smee. !Pass :E. Browne. First year—First-class:- J.

.. -Binns. 1• K.,B:nrnsden Second-class: J. Dil>-I lon, C. Thompson. Pass: J!. Casbolt, . W.

Doakin, 15. Danrl, W. C. Gardiner, A. Lake,'TV'. Peckham, W. Randlo, W. Rawlanco,

• H. Rich, A. Rich, E Good, J. Williams.Electricity end Magnetism.—First-r.lnss:

J. Fitzgerald. Second-class? "W. M. Efford,K. G. Shipley, J. C. Foster, T. Hill. Pass:3V H. Healey, (?. S. W, Holland, G. X.Mor-ris. T. Ncbon, E.. Turner, R. Sangater.

■■■,<■■■■•; Fitting and Turning;.—Ordinary Grado—First-class : .!£ H . Fougere, A. J. Lewis, G.r MoConnick, A. McPherson, A. Shore. Secorid-

-17 : olass: E, Browne'; J. H. Binns, L. Chaney,■:< > C. Dann, < W, J. Patterson; R. TJrenj Pr©-

liminary Grade-^Fir'sf;-class: J. J. Cockroft,6. Clarko, A. J. Edwards, A. V. Fuller, L.W. Howarth, E.P,ljano,G-. McCanum, H.

i J. M&ns, & H. Rao. "W. W. .Scott, 11. M.jA.- J. Warlow, G;/H. Wilbv,...Bewndfcplas#:'; S;--E. Aakitls, A: Browne, R.L . Xi. Chirk©.-.D. E. Christenson, :W.v J. Dan-: , KerfleldS W. H. Elston, R. Glading, T. H.v-'»Hodg§, h. If. Jones, C. R. Jessiman, W.- A.

... Milner, ,E. Paulson, L. Prettijohns, R. R.,;Sullivan, C. A. Taylor. Pass: M. W. Car-r>. J. A. Mitchell, J. M. Page, G. E. Single-R.: Todd, E. 'Tiirner. " .

' Machineti/' J&m: 8. E. Ankins, G. Olark, H. A. Curtis.

<- JrJtf.-,Coofaoft, W. H. Elston, J. A. Lester,• . J,:B. MiUa, P. Prostid<re, A. W. Webb, F •JPesroe, V. Pearcy. Second-class- If. F.Benson, J. Brown. R. V. Cox3?;, FiSk, A. Gay, O. G. Riacih, A. 'Taylor,

J,, L.vTaltwJt, M. "Walker, J. C. Gibb. E., 'W/ .Grose, L. ,W. Haworlh, A, Pegler.jP«bb;-A. 'Quneron, W J. Dangorfiold, H.v' Mooney, A. C. Richie, C. A Taylor, W.J..M. Page.... Wednesday clansk —jEtasWioas: IT. H." Austin, A. Browne, W.Burns, ,R,( E.i / Gliding, .W; A;- .Meagher,

ihi?(' H.'Simmoris, <3. „H. Sturrock/A. Teale"ll£["claaßiAß-' 'Horo>' L - J- Hore. P. E.I*?!? 1";. A. Jackson, J. H. Lane, J. C. LlovdLftX&JQtMI. "W. Parnham, B. E. Sexton'Puttie-,', F., 6ha°klock, A, T. Taylor,%> Upa^son,-H.'R'Todd, H.PflB3LM'"

,S- C^ff. J- A. Merrett, F.

?V R; ,JRpso < Thursday class—First-claas': o.ftafhor, J. H. Binns, K. Bransdcn/ "W", 'Dea*LU-,^iiv!P. D°l?.'R. Ellis, A. Ftiller, E.'Lane,L'tyi l} JjoaaaSr, H, Parsons, G, Sloan, A. Shore,frk'-o iHarndton'M. Carter, J. Fitapatrick.Boyd, A. Blue. F. Casbolt,Clari> A - Edwards, E.xQood,-J.C. Jessiman, W., Peckhain, W. Eaw-W. Scott, G. Singleton, R.Pass: A: Bloom, E. Dann. Ap; Sifih;'J. Roberta, "W. Milncr. Friday'class

TV®8 !-8 " T" A, J. Lewiq, 1' •. Tomlinaon. ijiSocond-blass: T T* i.eWWI; G. H. JTewinson. D. "W Jobmr?

J-%^nfne>i -llote . A. L B-T?W' A. Jack-on.'

J-'A. MitchellJackie, .L, Simmoaa, R. Thconpaon, D: J. A. iTondtt,' F. Bose. '

i; Hawker, J. C1\"W. Jenkins L{l* w P.' JfSTOrza. Seoond-claas • T, 1yr. I' La^e * J* Tolbot

. C.Second year'CMr

® eoo"d year (Mr AUardX-Firat--1 mJ 1 Barnes, W. Edwards, A. Glad&g,:^tfa^ yr OTw'/' Mo!rriss - Second-i An^eraon' H- 6#sson> L. Hawkins

L. Dun mill, G.'ff R- Stovens. Monday-^

«?'• ■4- Court» S. A'Coutt Jjßooth, D. Edwards, F. Jenkins, R. M'anks,', }g" J. Switzer, E. Trevuwa1 ' OHffli, B. Carpinter, S.

?ner' ' 1 tel»?se. G- Jackson,A. Jack, J. Jameson, F. King, G. ifcLav,S ' "fa* t.' weU ' S - Sayors, B. Sharp, W.:..- r S?ck, H. Horner,- K' ; J* Waltoa- Elementary'

. -T^^aJr-Firat-cksa: $. Austin, ,A. iwlH. Todd. Second-class: p.- Armieer A• SiOW

R. ffiu'l?plw 1' B

TIGI® ,JinBr, C. Hewin-

v't \?0r.6 ' Jones. C. Maher,

v? J llooh, J. J. Mitchell Wl 17*tj llcs£?w" B- Sexton, L. Suttie"- " .:*v^8' year (Mr McKen-''BMS t j ?• S- J.-iJonson. Second-daas: > R., Figt P T>re»-A; Qay. J- ifclls, H. Mooney,o'fid^lterf i7, DMwwd, C. sturrock, a.v. Pearcey, A. H. Peglev." fi

■; - 1 c- Boundy, A Cameron, J. p'age!- iecond year (Mr Allard)—First-class: K.*Bamea. Second-class: G. Akderson, H.Gaeson, A. Wading, E. Gvde, L. Hawkins,J. Morrise, R. Stev-«ns- cr, G. Hassey, S. itaynard, H. Patton. Ele-<r '"sntaiy. Monday—First-class: S. ' Savers-i feecond-clnaa: G. A'Court, S. A'Court, Br (Arpinter, D. Edward, S. Griffin, J. Jamelt=:.eon,- .F. Ewg, R, Manks, G. McLav. E.!V.??.wdl, L.

mStuthiidge, J. Switzer, E. Tre-hlel0 > H. Horner, C. Abbott, W.HilJrfon Pass:> J. Booth, J. Bradshaw, J.

4 uW- Bradahaw, R. Goodlahd, J. Hitchines F+ T w°f« A■-r^lll?ht, "E

,

Sharp,- R. StewartjJ. Walton, W. Sheppard Elementary, Thurs-dair-First-class: A. JTaylor. tecond-clws:Jj. Austin, P. Armiger, W. H. Byrnes, ST.• ' Glading, C. Howinson, P Hill,'K. Horo, li. Hore, A. Jackson, D. Jones'

• * J- iTerritt, J. ifit-.' V S?*"» Meagher, W. McCaw, A.-Porry F.' s°®®' "Seytou, L. Suttie, L. Simmons' A.Toa'o, R. Tnompsou, H. Todd.

T?P°graph»c?l l)rai«ng and Design.—t E. J. Barnard, i<'. R. T. Beat-», Wvyß. J. B<vk, H. A. Booth, S. T V/.Edward», J. 1' Fahey, R K ITiflr. C. E.H G. Taylor. A. Watson. A. Day, H.C. IMeyman, L. J. Quino,

R. F. Smee, J, Walsh. Pass: :R. V. Cox, T.B. Hempstalk,.A.,Jl'J J . Lee, W. Matthews.

•Typograpby^-r-Seniorsr—secotiii-class: N. S.Edwards',, J. P. . Fahey, S. Hajrdy. • Juniors:First-class: EIJ. >T. Barnard, C. Roso,S. W. " Diiriford. SecondHclass : , 'F. R. T;Beattie, E.'J. F. H. Grant, K. G.Kearney, H.. G. Tpylor. Pass :, A. Watson.

Wool-rflassing—First-class: ■ A. Barwick, J."H. Claridge, W. Al Ford', ' A.-' G." Hart, R.A. Marsh, S.-Smith; Second-class: C. Cam-eron, D. Collins, C. J. Fiheran, F. W.

•Kingsfotd,: W. H. Kingsford, P. J. Kelleher,:E.'. Pliinmer, A. Payne, A.- J. Price. Pasß:'N. Munii.

COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.Commercial Arithmetic.—Advanced A First-

olaas: N.: Hirby, A. 0. Stanley, T. Turner.Second-ciass: . ±l. Baldock, .b. Bamfoi'd, A. jBannernian, H. Foster, J.-,C..Foster, E. T.Earris, E. Inkater, H. Kiely, W. Parnham,D. Itobinson, J. Kourke, G. Thompson, L.Wharton," H. Wood., Pass:;':J.;. R. Barker,-'l). xiellr C. Hedgman, H. L. Read. •

Advanced By.Brown, H.P. Donaldson. Secoild-class: E. 0. Ball,F. Li Booth,, E. C. Brown, S. Cawtheray, jL. Corner, W. M. Efford, D, M. Grover,, G.A. Hassill, T. Hill, F. L. Hitchens, . D.'jideieV T. M. Mitchell; M.' E- Schumacher,F; 8." "Taylor. Pass: H.' 0. Bilton, T. xi*

Hempstalk, G. M. 'Miln'e, , A. H. Peai, It.D. Tynan, H. T. Welsford. , , ,

Senior Arithmetic.—Pitst-class: A. I.Kent; E. Newman:bell, W. Desmond,: F. Fisher,,.J.l Fisher,J.-Foster; E. -Kerr, J. MoKerizie.- B- Mackin-,tosh A. MacDiifi, R. Kiddolls, T. Sullivan,R. 'Staff, J. Spencer, A. Sleeman', .V. Scott,G. YicKeiy,-B.f Ward. Pass: W.'Chappie,A. Grange, Jy ' Monroe, ,3. '-Muir;M1. Mac-Duff, J.- Spiels. ' , Intermediate ' (Monday)—First-class: V. C. Bruco, J.-AT. IScKoc, R.-H. Pegler.'; Second-class: E. Anderson, M.F. Barker, F. R. Beattie;' W. R. Dalley,R. A. Drury, R. E. Ede,' Jl, A .Healey, W.A. Lorimer, W. Taylor, M. Mountfort. Pass:E. G. Bailey, A. R. Clarke, A.-D. Clarko,S. Joyce, M. Ladbrook, A. D. .Middlemiss,M. D. Mitten, G. -A. Morris; T. Nelson, C.E. Rose, E. F. Smith, T. E. Wiltshire, '6.W. Lester. Intermediate (Wednesday)—First-class: M. Angus, M'. R. Cox, W. M.Ewart, E. Maynard, F. Pearce 11. Pickup,P. R. Smith. Seoond-class- ,M. E. Davies,

•E. F. Gardiner, M. Goodwin, G. Healey,D. Howison, R. • Jackson, E. Johnson, E.Robb, T. D. Taylor, D. Yesey. Pass: M;Marks, S. Murray. 1 i.

Elementary Arithmetic C^iesday).—Firat-doss.-, C. C. Purton. Second-class: F. L.Corbett,' J. T. McKendry, S. Paterson, F. •!J. Pendei', R. Wallburton. Pass.: •T. Hyde,W. Mackie.

Junior Arithmetic (Monday).—First-class :V. Champion, J. Donnelly, R. Faulkner, C.Inglis, J{.. McDougall, A.- O'Cain,. A. Rick-ftid, A. Taylor, H. Taylor, C. Watson. Second-.clasß: A. Cameron, L. Carlyle, L. Duncan, T.Hole, J.'Lane,.A. Matheson, W. Moorhouse,L. Nichol, R. Pope, W. Snmmerton, E.Summers,' A. Sheppard, ,W. jWills. A. Wat-son. Pass: .L. Knox, N.. Scott, J. Walsh.(Wednesdiiv)—First-claM :.; A. O'Cain, H.Palmer, Smith, ;Gl ; Wilson. ■ Second-class: N. , A'Court, H. Booth, W. Bock, R.Cragg, W. Gray, D. Hendv. D. Riach, M.Taylor. Third-class: L. Haxell, I. Morris,S. M. Wilson.-

BookkeeDine.—Advanced--First-clnss: J.T). Grenfcll. H. D. Wood. Socond-class: E.W. King, B. M. Robson, M. Williamson, M.Willis. . Intermediate '(Thursday).—LowerDivision—First-class: C.. Adkins, E. Ink-ster, C. Partinprton, B: Pe?ler, P. Smith.Second-class: IF. Fisher, F. L. Hitchens,E. E. Maynard, P. H. Smith. Pass: J. A.McKcnrie. Upper' Division—Second-class:D. Phillip, H. A. Snfith, L. Shatford. Inter-mediate " (Friday)—First-class: E. Brooks,L. Halliday, G. Saunder3, _H- Cummins.Seoond-class: W. Desmond, W. SI. Ewart,G. Gardiner, G. McCaw, H. Pickup, C.Walker, E. Paul. Pass: E. G. Bailey, R.Barnes, J. T. McKendry, T. Slattery, C.Inglis. AVednesday—First-class: W. S.Angus, J. W.! Muir, M. Webster, A. W.

| Smith. . '.Second-class:; R. Ede; R. FaulknerI M. Halliday, E. Lesdley, G. W. Lester, e!IF. Smith, W. Wills, H. A. Smith, A.I Cameron. Pass: H.-Baldock. A. S.' E.Grange, .C.'Lillevman. H. W McTntosh, N.I Scott, ;. L» P. Nichol.. 'Thursday—First-class: V. . Bruce. S. Cawtheray, E. Craig-'hoad, J. Donnolley,' K. Peat,. G. Stewart,G. Vickery, R. Wallburton. Second-class:F. H. Cookson,, W. Dallev, J. A.- Foster,L. Haxell,. J. McKee, A: Ramsey, Y. Scott]J. L. Smith, A. Stanley, R. Staff. ■ Pass:N. A'Court,--H. C. Palmer, S. Murray, S.Smith, J. Speirs. Fridav—First-class: N.Joyce. Second-class: L. Carlyle, R. Drury,R. Pope. ,D, Riach, A. Sheppard, E. Gar-diner. ■ Pass: J. Lane.

English.—Advanced A—First-class: B.Bell, N. Kirbv, A. 0. Stanley: Second-class: H. Anderson. S. Bamford, A. Ban-nerman, R. Y. Cox. H. C. Foster, E. T."Harris, T. Robins, G.; Robinson; J. Rourke,T. Turner, G. D. Vincent, 3f. Willis., Pass:H. Baldock, J. R. Barker. J. C. Foster,C. Heggman, W. Parnham, H. L. Read,H. M. Scott. Advancai' B—First-class:D. M. Grover, M. R. Schumacher. Second-class: E. Ball, E. C. Brown,. B. A. Browne,S.' Cawtheray. L. Croner, H. "P. Donald-son, W. M. Efford. G. A. Hi>«=«]l. T. Tt.Hrmpstalk, T. HiU, F. L. Hitchens, ,D.Hoaae, \T. M. Mitchell, F. S. Taylor, R.D. Tynan. Pass: H. 0. Bilton, F.'. L.Booth. G. M. Milne. A. H: Pe^k.

Senior English (Miss Howlett)—Second—-clasa: M. Brooks, I. Coote, V. Columbus,G. Collett, *T. Chennells, V. Fairbrass, G.Gardiner, M. McFarlane, R. Milne, K.Peat, S. Roche, G. Watt/K.' Foley. Pass:D.' Phillip, J. McKinlay. . (Mr Ormandy)—

: "K. Campbell, A. NKent, M. Mc-Duff, E. Newman, A. Sleeman. Second-class: W. Desmohdi, W. Chappie, F. Fisher,J. Fisher, .J. Foster, A. > Grange, E. Kerr,J. McKenzie, B. Mackintosh" A. McDuff, J.Muir, R.- Riddolls, H. Smith, R. Staff, J.Speirs, J. Spencer, B. Scott,, G. Vickery,B. Ward, A. Lee. Pass: J. , Monloe, T.Somerville.

Intermediate (Monday)—First-class: E.Anderson, R. Ede. Second-claes: M, F. Bar-Iber; Y. C. Bruce, R. A. Drury, S. Joyce,M. Ladbrook, W. Lorimer,' J. A.D. Hiddilemiss, M. D. Mitten, H. Mouht-foxt, T. Nelson, E. A.: Morris, R. H. Peg-ler, E., F. Smiih, W. Taylor, T. E. Wilt-shire. Pass; E. Bailey, F. R. Beattie, E.F. Brett, A..R. Clark, A. D. Clark, W. R.Dalley, C.. A.! Haworth, J. H. Healey, C.E. Rose. (Wednesday)—First-class: P. R.Smith. S'econd-clasa: M. Angus, M. K.Cox, W. E. Davies,'W. M. Ewart, E. F.Gardiner, *M. D. Goodwin, G. Healey, D.■Howison, Ri. Jackson, E. V. Johnson, M.,Marks, S. Murray, E. Maynard, F. Pearce,H.'Pickup, D. Yesey, E. Robb. Pafls: A.Hull, P. H, Smith, T.-D. Taylor., English.—Elementary (Tuesday) First-claca: R. Wallburton. Seoond-claBB: F. L.Corbett, T.. Hyde, C. E. Lead.ley, W. Mac-kie, J. T. McKendry, S. Patterson, F. J.Pender, C. C. Purton. . Paas: W. Bailey, M.Risman. <

Junior English (Monday)—First-class: Y.Champion, R. Faulkner, N. McDougall, A.O'Cain, A. Rickard, A. Taylor. Second-class: A. Cameron, L. Duncan,'J. Donnol-ley, T. Hole, C. Inglis, A. Matheson, W.

yMoorhouse,, L. Nichol, R. Pope, W. Sum-merton, E. Summers, N. Scott, jf. Taylor,W. Wills, C. Wataon, A. WatßOn, J. Walsh.Pass: W. Anderson, L. Carlyle, L. Knox,R. Muir,, A. Sheppard. (Wednesday)—First-clasa: G. Wilson. Second-class: N.A'Court, H. Booth, W. Bock, R. Cragg, W.Gray, D. Hendy, A. O'Cain, H. Palmer, D.Riach, M. Smith, M. Taylor, M. Wilson,K. Younger. Pa»: L. Haxell, I. Morris, S.Massey. •

Shorthand Speed (Tuesday)—First-class:G. Stewart, R. Milne, E. Thome, M. McFar-lane C. Adkins, D. Phillip, M. Moiintforf,J. jicKinley. Second-claes.; Y, Fairbrass, M.Gasson, K. Peat, M. Schumacher, C. Walker,M. Webster, G. Brooks, N. Joyce, L. Shat-ford, G. /Watt, M. Hill, P. Ellis. Pass: M.Brooks, G. Collett, I. Coote, K. King, G.McCaw, H. Shier, T. Chennells. (Thursday)—First-class: M. Mountfort, S. Roche, E.Thorne, M. Williamson.

Shorthand Theory.—Advanced (Tuesday)—First-class : M Sneesby. Second-class; E.Brett: Pass: V. Columbus, K. Gillum.Upper intermediate—Second-class: D. Hus-sey. Pass: M. Angus, M. Cox.. Lower inter-mediate-Second-class: , R. Brundell, R.Cragg, N, Henderson, A. Rickard, I. Tor-rens, G. Wilson. Elementary division—-<Fiist-clas3: C. Wright. Seoond-class: J.•McKee, B. Risley. Pass: J. Foster, T. Hole.Advanced (Thursday)—First-class: R. Barnes.Second-class: I. O'Malley. Intermediate—Second-class: H. Pickup. Elementary—Sec-ond-class: V. Champion, M. Robinson.

Typewriting.—Advanced division (Monday)—First-class: V. Fairbrass, M. Gasson, K.Milne, M. Williamson. Second-class:' T.Chennells, I. Coote, K. Gilliim, A. Hill, E.Inkster, M. M'cFarlane, MclCinlay, D.Phillip, G. Watt, M. Willis. Pass: M.ClarkG. Collett, K. Foley, M. Hill, K. Peat, L.Shatford, C. Walker. Intermediate division—Second-class: W. Bailey, E. Craighead, M.Mountfort, I. O'Malley, S. Roche, P. H.Smith. Pass: M. Brook, G. Gaidiner.Elementary division—First-class ; M. Hob-inson. Second-class: A. Schrader, Y. Colum-bus, H. Palmer, P. Smith, I. Torrens.Pass: N. A'Court, SI. Angus. (Tuesday)—First-clasa: G. Yickery. Second-class: Y.Champion, R. Ede, W. Ewart, F. T. Fisher,E. Gardiner, C. Inglis, R. Jackson, B. Mac-kintosh, E. Mayeard, S. Cawtheray, A.Grange, J. Speira, T. Wiltshire, A. Middle-miss. Pass: J. Y. DonnoJley, L. Haxell, T.Taylor, Y. Scott. Advanced division (Wed-nesday)—First-class: C. Adkins. Second-class: M. Schumacher. Pass: R. Staff. In-termediate division—First-class: J. McKen-zie, W. Desmond, R. Pegler. Second-ciass:E. Kerr. Elementary divisoon—Pass: L.Carlyle, E. Wallburton. (Thnrsday)—First-class: S. M. Massey, D. S. Riach. Second-class. T. Hole, G. Wilson, L. Nichol. A.Cameron, Faulkner, E. Brett, R. Bfun-dall. Pass: R. Cragg, M. Risman, A.Rickard.

GENERAL SUBJECTS.Chemistry (Tuesday).—First-class: E. O.

Ball, F. Cookson, L. Corner, H. C. Foster,A. Kent, C. Jlc-C'ormick, G. Vincent. Secondl

class: H. Andorson', I. M-. llill, H. H. ,Palmer, H. Parsons, J. Spencer. Pass: E:Biddle, E. C. Brown, H. P. Donaldson, G.A. Hassall.

Civics —First-class: F. H. Cookson, N. S.Kirby, F. S. Taylor. Second-class; A. Ban-nerman, F. L. Booth, K. Campbell, H. Don-aldson, F. Pender, T. Robins, T. Turi'r.Pass: C. R. Brunt, F. Corbett, D. Middle- Imiss, N. H. Scott, A. R. Williams.

Economics.—Advanced—First-class: M. A.McDowell. Second-class: R. L. Collett,' F.J. Cook, L. Corner, R. V. Cox, W'. R.Matthews,. H. H. Palmer, A. Ramsay, T.W. Wiliain3. Pass: J. L. Smith, A. L.Taylor. Elementary—First-class: C. Brunt.Second-class: S. Y. Bamford, A. J. Banner-man, F. L. Booth, K. Campbell, F. H.Cookson, H. P. Donaldson, N. S. Kirby, iA. Lee, G. A. Morriss, T. Robins, T. Turner, IA R. Williams. Paas: F. L. Corbett, J. M. 'Hopkins, A. R. Matlieson, N. H. Scott, R.D. Tynan.

• French.—Senior—First-class: H. Foster, J, I

IR, Nicholson. ' S&concfc-clasa: E, O. Ball,B. Bell, X. Cook, J. C. Foster, D. Hoaio,E. Mcintosh, C. Watts. Junior—First-class:G. Gardiner, I*. jQuino, • G. Vickery. Second-class: A. Kent, IA. McDuff, M. M.Mcintosh, H. L. lioad, A. L. Taylor. Pass:H. Baldook, 3. B. Barker, T. Hill, "W. Moor-house. .

Geography (7-3 class) —First-class: B. Bell,Hi Foster, IN. Kirby. ' 'Second-class: S.Bamford, F. Booth, B. Brown, IC. Campbell,.D. Grover, E. Harris, T. Hempstalk, J.Hopkins, A. Peek, G. Robinson, E. Tynana.Pass : M. Barber. R. A. Briiry, A. Faifar,T. Hyde. (8-9)—First-class't H. Donalclsim,Second-class: ;R. Campbell, A. Kent, .T.Mitchell, P. Pender, G. A. Sleeman,E. Smith, J. Spencer, A. Taylor, T. Turner,A. Williams, W. Lorimer. Pass: J. Lane,

"E. K'ewjnan. M. Mitten, T. Somerville.)—First-class: W. Gay, /A.

Kent, T. Turner. Second-claw: H. P. Don-aldson, G. A. Mo mas, R. Newman, H. H.Palmer,. E. F. Smith, T. Somerville, A. L..Taylor, A. Williams. Pass: R. Campbell,R. Cox, W. A. Lorimer, F. Pender, J.Spencer, A. G. Sleeman. (8-9) —Fitst-class:M. Suckling.: Second-clasa: H. Anderson,C. Brunt. Aj Bannerman, S. Bam forcL B.Bell, H. C. Foster, E. T. Harris, N. Kirby,T. Robins, F. S. Taylor, L. Wharton D.Grover. Pass: M. Barber, R." Drury, A.Peek, G. Robinson, R. D. Iguana, B. A.Browne.

Latin.—First-class: .A. J. R. McPh'erson,A. J. S. Smith. Second-class: H. Ander-son, E. Anderson, D. M. Grover, G. !R. K.Thompson, M. Smee. Pass: E. Brown, £r.A; Hassall, B. Newman.

Mathematics.—-Advanced—First-class: W.Efford, H: 0. Foster, T. E. Turner. Secondclass: H. Anderson, B. Bell, B. A. BrowneiW. E. L. Gay, D. 1 M. Grover, N. Kirl>"<\G. F. Robinson, A. 0. Stanley, G. R. R.Thompson, H. F. Welsfdrd, K. 0. Andrews.Pass: G. A. Hassall, C. E. Hedgeman,R. I. Smee, A. T. Williams, F. M. Wright,

,D. Hoare, 11. L. Reade. Intermediate—First class: E. O. Ball, A. Bannerman, S.Bamford, E. 0. Brown, H. P. Donaldson,A. T. Kent, F. 8. Taylor. Second class: H-.0. Bilton', K. Campbell, E. R, Newman, L.J. Quine, A. Sleeman. Paßs: J. M.Fisher, E. T. Harris, J. Heatherington, T,Hill, G. M. Milne, T. M, Mitchell, A. H.Peek, R. D. Tyan, E. W. Turner. Elemen-tary—First class: T. Nelson, W. Taylor.Second class: F. M. Barber, V. C. BruceW. Lorimer, M. Mackintosh, A. Matheson'W. S. Mjoorhouse, F. J. Pender, R. Riddolls,G. Sloan, T. Somerville, C. F. WatsonPass: M. D. Mitten, J. C. Walsh, A. WebbMercantile Law.—First class: M. AMcDowell. Second class: R[ h. CollettPass: TJ. K. Jewiss, J. L.. Smith, T. "WWilliams. '

Methods of Teaching.—First class: RHall, D. Stephens. Second class: J. HClaridge, N. Gofton, K. Kempthorne, B.Musgrove. Pass: A. Brundell, W. Orme.H. Todhunter. !

_ Pharmacy, A.—Second class: H. Bilton,R. Duncan, W. Moorhouse, C. Purton WSummerton, B. Ward, A. J. O'Cain. "A"'Botany—First class: D. P. Harnett. Sec-ond class: R. L. Duncan, F. P.. Gay, 0. C.Purton, W. A. Summerton. ' <"B" Chem-istry—Second class: R. Drayton, G. H.Garbutt, D. Harnett, R. Loniiy.

HOME SCIENCE SUBJECTS.Cookery, Teachers' Course.—Second year—First class: B. Musgrove: Second class:H. Todhunter. First year course—Firstclass: F. Grainger, N. Gofton, R. Hall KKempthorne.Ordinary Grade.—First class: G. Fenwick,

, J-' i: Jackson, D. Innes. "Secondclass: K. Dennis, R. Gibson, B. Hillarv SJoyce, G. Wicks, W. Wilson.Laundry-vvork.—First class: R. Hall KKempthorne. '

Housewifery.—First class? A. Brundell'N. Gofton, F. Grainger, R. Hall, K. Kemp'thorne, H. Todhunter. Second class: BMusgrove.Dressmaking, (Tuesday).—First class: SAlexander. Second class: M. Brunsden,N~McDougal, W. Gray. (Thursday)—F rstclass: M. Davies, M. U'Pritchard. Pass:M. Goodwin. (Wednesday)—Pass: M\\ilson, X. Younger.

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Millinery—First class: S. Alexander, M?rrU T??I?n.' ?' 9rutch - E' Robb . W. Roberts'yr' r 7 t?' Secon<i class -M. Goodwin, I. Hart, D. Howison, M Tav-lor. Pass: M. Davies. y

Needlework fFriday).—First class: W,

Second dass: D. Howison, m!U'Pritchard. '

(Friday).—Second class: K.Orutch, » Gray, S. Jovce. D VpqpvPass: M. Wilson. K. Younger. 3 'fceedlework (Thursday 4-5.30, Hiss Gunn)First class: R. McFadden, D. SavaeeSecond class: A. Brundell, I. Cook G Di?£son E. Dielil, M. Evans, 11. Goodwin A

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" , • i rancls - (Thursday, 4-5 30 MisaSlcNie)—-Second class: E. Bedwell.lF. BoyceM. Hawkins, E. Hayward, E. Hunter i'Prmg, D Sullivan, P. Smith, I. Walker"Spfller Cowan- E " Gant > A - McDonald, il!

TEACHERS' DIPLOMAS.Dressmaking, Millinery, Plain and Decor-ative Needlework, principles and practiceof class teaching Miss E. C. Aiken, R; MMcFadden, 0. Savage.

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AN ATTOKLANDER IN ITALY.

Mrs Gilbert Wilson, a passenger byR.M.S. Osterley from England, andbooked through to Auckland, in an in-terview with the Sydney representativeof the Auckland "titar," gave an in-teresting account of the activities ofthe Fascieti in Italy.' Mrs Wilson crossed the English Chan-nel by aeroplane, and joined the Oster-ley in Italy, after a glanoe at themost important towns.

On the outßide at least the Fascistiare only a crowd of beardless, Oxcitedboys, declared ivlrs Wilson. iSiie hadiirst met tnem in Milan after she hadarrived from France. There were barri-cades up near tue station, and some ofthe arcades were boarded u£, lest streetrioting ahould injure any of their, ob-jects of art. Mns Wilson said shedrove through a crowd of boys in blackshirts who were obviously on good termswith the soldiers to wnom they wereopposed.

"We next met them in Venice, 1' add-ed Mrs Wilson. '"My son, whom I leftbehind me iA Italy, and 1 -were lunch-ing in a cafe on to the streeit, when aband of Fascieti strode'into the roomand accosted a man who was sitting twotables away from us. I haive but apoor' orth' in the Italian, and Icquldn't understand their cause ofcomplaint. But, they were looking veryangry, and we were deliberating thewisdom of getting out while we could,when something seemed to pacify them.

''The leader, a boy with magicaleyes,strode over to the orchestra, and com-manded them to play something else—-a martial air. 'lt is their hymn,' saidmy son, and we all rose to our feet.One man refused to rise and had aglass broken over his head. But thatwas all.

"Finally we went down in the trainto Naples with a band of them. Wetalked to Bome of the lads; but couldnot discern in all their glorious talk ofancient Rome, the tribunes, and thepeople's will, any very coherent con-structive policy. But they had a leaderwith them—an older man—who satapart and did not talk. There may bedefinite intent there. We had on boardwith us a tiny Italian boy, grandson ofa famous leader in the Fascisti.

"They were unable to spoil Italy orme, however." concluded Mrs Wilson."It was my first visit, but not my last.The colour, the merriment, and theancient glory make it pre-eminentamong the lands that I have visited."

OLD SETTLERS' RECORDS.

DEPUTATION TO THE HON.DOWNIE STEWART.

There were many interesting recordsand photographs of the early settle-ment of Canterbury collected by theEarly Colonists' Association, which hasbeen recently revived, but as yet noplace to store them has been secured.

With the view of providing for thesame custody of these records, andphotographs, Messrs J. 0. Adams andR. B. Owen, representing* the Associa-tion, waited on the Hon. W. DownieStewart, Minister of Internal Affairs,-yesterday morning, and made a requestthat a strong-room, adjoining the Pro-vincial Council Chambers, should bemade available to the Association, andalso that the room used by the judgeof the. Arbitration Court as a retiringroom, should be placed at the serviceof the Association for the purpose ofholding committee meetings. The suit-ability of these rooms, owing to theassociations of the building with theearly settlers, was emphasised by tjiemembers of the deputation.

The Minister, in reply,' suggestedthat the Canterbury Early Settlers'Association shoujd do as the OtagoEarly Settlers' Association had done,and build, a hall of its own.

#lt was stated that the Association

had been only recently revived, afterhaving been dormant for some years,aad the. use of the rooms was onlyrequired temporarily.

The Minister commented that tem-porary arrangements were liable to be-come permanent ones. He would, how-ever, look into the maiter and see ifthe request could be granted. On ac-count of the valuable character of thebuilding and of its historical associa-tions, it was only in exceptional casesthat permission to use the building wasgranted to outside bodies. The recentuse of the Provincial Council Chamberfor the meeting of'the Diocesan Synodha,d been considered an exceptionalcase. 'p

SOUTHCANTERBURY.

TIMARU NOTES.

The Crops.The grain and root crops throughout

South Canterbury are now coming awaywell. Thesro was a further heavy fallof Tain this week, and the land hasnow received sufficient moisture to carrythe crops on till harvest. The rain hasbeen particularly beneficial to rootcrops, and as a result of it tho pastureshave received a new lease of life. Itis feared that the rain camo too lateito ensure an average yield from thegrain crops.

The restive Season.By reason of the advance in the price

of "wool and lamb, ana the good valuesnow ruling for dairy produce, countrypeople have taken fresh heart, and oneresult of this is seen in Timaru, wherebuoiness has livened up considerably,raid' every day this week shopkeepershrre- been busy attending to the needsof both town and country shoppers, whoare spending freely for thq holiday sea-ion.,

Visitors.Aa usual, Timaru has attracted a.

large number of visitors iroJti nil partsof the Dominion for the holid,iy sea-son, and all the hotels and private a >

commndatiou houses are fully bookedup. The Bay and the Gardens «re thetwo chief attractions. At the formera carnival will be held during the firstweek of the new year. For tins,elaborate preparations are being mad&,and it promises to be a very attractiveaffair. The object is to raise funds forthe further beauti.fiwition of the Bay.

Schools Break Tip.During the past ten days there have

been large gatherings of school chil-dren and their parents for the annualdistribution of prizes at the respective-schools. These have been bright andhappy functions, and at practically allof thiem the services of the new M.P.for Timaru (Mr F. J. Rolleston) havebeen in request. At the bre cere-mony in connexion with the Boys HighSchool, Professor Maomillan Brown gavetlie address.

Waipiata Sanatorium.At a meeting of the South Canter-

bury-Hospital Board, yesterday, it was<stated by the chairman (tho Rev. P.W. Potts) tliat iii February next there-will be a conference of delegates fromall the Boards interested in the sana-torium, when the question of how bestto .raise the money to, pay forsanatorium would De discussed. j.«

would be necessary to make a recom-mendation to • the conference as towhether tho money should be raised byloan or levy.

Mr B. Ei. -Mardonald thought themoney should be raised by loan, andmoved: "That the conference be ad-vised that the capital expenditure in.connexion with the Waipiata Sanato-rium should be raised by a loan."

Mr R. J. McKeown seconded themotion, which was carried unani-mously.

Mention was made of the question asto whether the Central Committee hadpower to raise a loan, and the chairmanstated that the matter would be goneinto. It was quite evident that thecommittee could get the money cheaperthan if all the Boards were to raise aloan for their respective contributions.

It "was decided that the chairman, MrPotts, and Mr McKeown should be theBoard's delegates to the conference,,and that they should be. accompaniedby the chairman-of the Finance Com-mittee (Mr George Dash).

The Harbour Board.The last meeting of the Timaru Har-

bour Board for the year was held yes-terday when the chairman (Mr F. J.Rolleston) presented a very gratifyingreport. He showed that the year com-menced with a credit balance in tnebank of £549, and that after paying over£14,000. out of the general accountfor wharf renewals, electric capstansand dredging, the year closed with acredit balance of £4301. The Boardhad no antecedent liability to wipe off,and they would' start the, new year(Jan. 1) with a substantial credit bal-ance. The year had been a record one

<for the port, and prospects were so good'that he thought it would be possible tomake some further reductions incharges next year.

THE INDUSTRIALEXHIBITION.

MINISTERIAL OPINION.

The close proximity of the holidaysis having its effect upon the attend-ances at the Exhibition, which areshowing a marked increase from (Lay today, and the financial success of theventure seems a certainty. The amuse-ment programme last night was sublet-ted by the Tramways Band and Mr S.Williamson's choir.

Visit by Hon. W. Downie Stewart.Amongst tho visitors to tho Exhibi-

tion yesterday were the • Hons. W.Downie Stewart and Sir Heaton Rhodes.The Min'isteis were met and conductedround the display by the president, MrJV. J. Jenkin. Mr Dvnvnie' Stewarf, inreferring to the Exhibition at the con-clusion of his visit, stated that its or-ganisers were, to be congratulated uponthe result of t-Loir efforts in showingwhat could be produced by New Zea-land manufacturer.-.' It was only whenan opportunity was afforded of seeingthe variety and magnitude of our in-dustries, that an adequate impressionwas gained of the actual progress whichhad been mad'a. Tho statistics of nonumber of Blue 15coles cou'.d bring homethe realisation of the results achievedso vividly as did the Exhibition. Hewas gratified, in going round theplay, to note that a number of jNewZealand firms had found largely in-creased chances through the recent re-ciprocal tariff agreement with Austra-lia, and other firms which had not yetgained a footing in the Commonwealthnere taking steps to test tho marketthere. Now that tie period of the Ex-hibition had been extended until Janu-ary 6th, lie hoped that those living inother parts of the Dominion who hadnot yet visited it would avail them-selves of the opportunity offered."Your city is under a very great debt,"continued the Minister, "to the presi-dent of the Exhibition, Mr W. J. Jen-kill, for the untiring energy and enthu-siasm he has displayed in bringing itto the successful point it has attained'.I am glad to hear that the financial re-sults are likely to be satisfactory."

A recent visitor to tho display wasMr H. J. van Buuren, of Java, who isat present in the Dominion- enquiringihto the possibility of fostering' tradebetween New Zealand and the Bast.Mr Buuren expressed surprise at thecomprehensiveness of the display, andlisis approached several local firmsi witha view to their sending goods to Java.He also negotiated for the sale of pro-ducts from the islands in the Domin'.on,with a view to securing freightage bothways. Before leaving the display, heexpressed the hope that ossistanoewould be given in fostering trade be-tween Java and New Zealand by theIndustrial Corporation and the Depart-ment of Industries and Commerce.

To-day. the Hons. E. P. Lee and SirHeaton Rhodes will bepresent, and itis probable that the Hon. W. Noa-wor thy will accompany them.

The attendance yesterday, exclusiveof season ticket-holders, was 2150. Thetotal attendance was about 3000.

GETTING NEXT TONATURE

OR THE CHARM OF GOVERNOR'SBAY.

For generations past, Christchurchvisitors to Governor's Bay have longedto secure a small holding there with avie\V to erecting a week-end home.This has been denied them uctiP now,when through the enterprise of theZephyr Hills Estate, a limited numberof iy sections is being thrown open forsubdivision.

The city' dweller naturally longs toget away from, the bricks and mortarand the clang of the car bells. InTaylor's Mistake many have burrowedlike rabbits into the hillside in pursu-ance of this ideal, while others havesecured holdings further afield in Dia-mond Harbour. But of the week-endresorts near Christchurch, none can of-fer the attractions possessed by Gov-ernor's Bay, such as charming 6cenerywith touches of natural bush, l>athing,boating, fishing, and shooting, whilegentle zephyrs, spice "laden, warm, andhealth-giving are wafted across ihebroad bosom of the rolling ocean fromthe sun-kissed isles of the South Paci-fic, and come to rest in this luvefy bay.

its accessibility too, with the motor-bus from Lyttelton or little over onehour's walk from the Hills car ter-minus renders it par-excellence, theideal resort for the week-ender.

The terms asked for Zephyr Hills lotsare exceptionally easy, too, viz: from£lO down and 2 per cent, a month pro-viding a money-saving investment thatwill pay better than average divi-dends. Sections vary from about 30perches to about acres. .

Readers who are interested shouldsecure a plan at oDce, from thg S o!easrent, Ronald S. Badger, 187 Man-chester street. —5

BAN UPON THE BIBLE.

The Appellate Court of San Fran-cisco has declared that the King James(the authorised) version of the Biblecannot be used in the public schoolsof California as it is "a book of sec-tarian or denominational characterwithin the meaning of the politicalcode.''

The suit was recently brought toprevent the trustees of the Selma HighSchool from purchasing a dozen Biblesfor the use of the classes. The LowerCourt held that the trustees- were with-in their rights in making the pur-chase, as the authorised version of theBible was "the book of all Chris-tians. ''

This decision the Appellate Courtover-ruled, declaring that "while Pro-testantism may not be a sect in thestrict interpretation of the term, theProtestant Bible contains the preceptsof many Protestant demoninations, anddenomination is merely another termfor sect. The King James Bible hav-ing been adopted by the Protestants,their book i 3 objectionable to thosewho do not follow that faith."

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Post and Telegraph Bates Reduced.The Postmaster-General announces a.

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Threshing Mill Wages.In the threshing-mill workers' award,

which was filed yesterday, the Arbi-tration Court has. refused the em-iilovere' application to reducev;iyofe, but has granted permission.;,, r the May and November generalbonus cuts to be put into operation.

W.E.A. Summer School.For the Workers' Educational Asso-

ciation's Summer School, opening■.ti Leitlmeld on Boxing Day, re-cord entries, totalling 120, havebeen received.

Cricket.One Canterbury man. R-. C. Blunt,

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Motoring Notes.Motoring Note* will be found on

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Athletics.The Canterbury Centre of» the New

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New Year's Bowling Tournament. -

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FOREIGN.

Unemployment in Britain. *

A deputation of unemployed inform-ed the Trade Union Congress Cpun-

i cil that if the Parliamentary ma-chine was incapable of dealing withthe problem, and if organised La-bour was incapable of securing ailarger measurevof relief, the imem-

•' ployed would face the winter ini\ spirit of revolt.

Trade in the Empire.„

In an address to the British EmpireUnion on trade within tha Empire,Mr L. 0. S. Atnery said the Do-

' minions were Britain's best cus-• tomers. He urged' the development

of that trade, and the extension of.' Imperial preference. Sir William

Joynson-Hicks, Parliamentary Sec-retary of the Oversea Trade De-partment, delivered an interestingspeech, on Empire trade .at a'luncheon at the Royal Colonial In-

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Outlook in Australia.The Board of Trade has published the

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• tion in the Commonwealth up to*•v October.

Irish, Free State.■ In an article in a London paper, Mr

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Separation Problem. .

It" is understobd that Germany hasv: v • propos€id to the United States and

the Allies the appointment of aCommission to fix a just reparation

u l>figure: within her capacity, to pay.y • Near East Problem.'

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The PressFriday, December 22, 1922.

The Fascisti.The Fascist revolution in Italy—for itwas a revolution if ever there was one—is one of the most striking and im-portant events in modern history, andthe opinions of sober men are divided as

to whether it is a subject for rejoicingor dismay. After the �war, the ItalianSocialists and Communists success-fully exploited the disillusionment ofthe nation, and the situation resultedwhich is thus described by Sir EennellEodd:

The extreme sections of the Leftalone had an efficient organisation, andthey had extended their active propa-ganda beyond the industrial centres,where the soil seemed most propitious,into the country communes. A deter-mined and unscrupulous minority suc-ceeded in dominating for their ownends the indifferentism of the masses.Municipality after .municipality passedinto the control of the extremists, andthe social life of the country fell underthe dictatorship of ambitious wire-pullers established in the chambers ofLabour. "Work wa3 withheld and everydisability imposed on all who wouldnot subscribe to the Eed Leagues, andthe countryman was compelled by themenace of starvation, and sometimesby actual violence, to enrol himself inorganisations with whose aims he hadno real sympathy. Par-sighted states-men at the end of the war perceivedthat the country had grown ripe forBolshevist propaganda; the infiltrationof, which disinterested patriots werepowerless to arrest.Italian statesmanship was too weak todeal with the Bolshevist movement,and the patriotic elements in Italy com-bined together undei"*Benito Mussolinito make the law prevail over anarchy,The forces of Fascism grew, and theywere encouraged by the weakness ofthe successive governments and by thefundamental good sense of the nation.The Fascists adopted the policy of vio-lence, and intimidation from itsenemies, and established a White Ter-ror which lasted until Mußsolini seizedcontrol of tlie State in November. TheKing has been universally praised forhis acceptance of the situation, whichis in.name only a change-ofment and national policy, but whichis really a revolution. A writer in thatstoutly democratic ' newspaper, tha"New Statesman," 'admits that theseizure of power by the Fascist! was.

a revolution, but he declares that thereis nothing "reactionary"' about it:"On the contrary the revolution con-"template! by Mussolini, is a political"and social reconstruction on essential-ly democratic lines. Having elimin-"ated the irreconcilable element ' of"Maximalism, and in the process of"doing so kindled up and the"country a great fire of patriotic feel-"ing, his idea is to unite and co-"ordinate all classes in the service of''their country." His programme iscertainly, So far as it has gone, whollyreassuring. But there are other ob-seryers who are beset with misgivings.The regime displaced ,by the Fascisti

•was one which it was Italy's highestinterest to get rid of, but ought any-undesirable or injurious regime to beattacked otherwise than; by constitu-tional means? Can there be exceptionsto the rule that Direct Action ,is a,danger to any democracy? One maybe tempted to say "Yes" when it is"Direct Action, against a minority's

|'' destruction tyranny'but once one'admits the validity of unconstitutionalaction, the case for constitutional in-,tegrity is gone. The most importantteaching of the Fascist revolution isits lesson for the Bolshevist parties inall countries. - Where there is anyspirit in a nation, the forces opposedto the Beds will organise themselves inself-defence. •

School Sport.

Within the past few days the head-masters of three of the leadingsecondary schools in thehave referred, in their addresses atprize-giving ceremonies, to the undueimportance attached to sjwrt. Foot-ball, said Mr J. W. Tibbs, headmasterof Auddaad Grammar School, "certain--41 iy to carry too muoh weight to-"day," and lie further expressed hisdisbelief that in founding the systemof scholarships that bears his name CecilRhodes did so with/the object of"strengthening the three-quarter line"of the Oxford University fifteen." Aschool such as the Wangnmii CollegiateSchool "should not," said the Rev. C.F. Pierce, the new headmaster of thatinstitution, "be allowed to degenerate"into a school of merely physical cul-"ture." Mr C. T. Major, be«d ofKing's College, Auckland, referring tothe rise of a movement designed to vest

j in. outside bodies the control of games|and sports in secondary schools, and the

jconsequent- publicity giren to those whotake part in them, asked : "How can a"boy attain a true sense of values when"he sees such adulation paid to mere"brawn while brains are passed over"with a smile or possibly a 6neer?"The fact that each of these headmastersshould think it incumbent upon himselfto make the protest we have quoted issurely not without significance; it (de-serves, indeed, consideration by all con-nected with our secondary schools, and,not least, by all parents, because inmany eases-the latter must be heldpartly responsible for the "adulation"paid to mere -brawn," or, in otherwords, for the much greater valueplaced upon prowess in some sport thanupon success in 6tudy. One has heardmen talk as though their only objectin sending a boy to a secondary schoolwas that the lad might become a-jnotably good footballer or cricketer, and) i

| so secure a place among the school'sjrepresentatives, or that he might de-velop into an athlete of Dominion-wide

1celebrity. That point of view has beeni encouraged,, we are afraid, by the too

j great prominence which has been given} to inter-school contests by the multi-

! plicity of trophies which have beenjgiven for these contests and school tour-

i naments, and by the tendency, aboveI referred! to, for the control of school

i sports and games to pa3B into the handsof bodies outside the schools. It wasthe headmaster of Christ's College, webelieve, who was the first to protestagainst this sort of thing, and againstwhat he regarded as the unhealthy pub-licity which, under this, system, sur-

rounded popular inter-school matches.His views, which were, in effect, those

just lately expressed by the headmasterof King's College, were widely ap-proved, and there has since been some-what less of the1 gate-money element m

these contests. We do not, by anymeans, decry school games and' sports,winch are of great and undeniable valuein building up and strengthening a

boy's physique, but, as Mr Pierce said,a sound body should not be developedat the expense of a sound mind, andtthere is undoubtedly, in many quarters,a tendency to regard it of more import-ance that a boy should secure a placein his school's first eleven or fifteen, on

break a school athletic record, than thathe should do good work in class. It isno doubt owing to this tendencythat, aawe gather from Mr Tibbs's remarks,the selectors of the New Zealand!Rhodes Scholar have been led to attachexaggerated importance to the per-formances of candidates in the playing-field. Rhodes had' no intention, in lay-

ing down the qualifications required inholders of his scholarships, of ntakingOxford a nursery of the best young ath-

letes from all parts of the Empire; hesimply desired that the selected candi-dates should have the healthy bodiesthat come from vigorous participation,which does not necessarily imply cham-pionship standard, in wholesome out-door sports. There 'is no danger, in,a

sport-loving country like New Zealand,that the sports side of school life willever be • neglected, but there is some

danger, if the present tendency of mat-ing a fetish o£, sport were to continue,that the mind-building and character-building functions of school life mightreceive less attention than they deserve.It is to that danger that the pro-tests of the three headmasters directthe attention of all genuinely concernedfor the real eduoation, in the fullestsense of the word, of young New Zea-land.

The Reparation Problem.

When the Prime Ministers' conferencein London, which met to discuss therepartition problem, ended in a deadlockat the beginning of last tveeS:, it wasannounced that the conversations wouldbe resumed on January 2nd in order tocom© to a "definite decision'' beforeJanuary 16th, when the present tem-porary moratorium ends. Since thenwe have printed a number of cablemessages from America suggesting thatthe United States is more or less favour-ably disposed towards the holding of aconference with the object of arrivingat some settlement of the reparationproblem. There has been no officialconfirmation of these reports, one ofwhich indicated that the United StatesGovernment had suggested, informallyto M. Boincare the establishment of

an international commission of financiersto mediate on the question 'of repara-tions and determine a figure within thecapacity of Germany to pay. To-day•we publish a message which thatthis proposal has been made by Ger-many to the United States, and thatit has been summarily rejected Fy'Prince. Some definite official an?nouncement-of the intentions of Wash-ington may be expected shortly. In themeantime Mr J. P. Morgan and hispartner, Mr T. W. Lamont, have made

: it clear that there is no possibility of

I the flotation of a "large so-called" international loan" for Germany "un-"less and until the reparation question" is 'settled." This confirms the viewsrecently expressed in England by finan-cial and other authorities. Speakinglast September, on the subject of re-parations, Mr J. M. Keynes, who wasthe principal British financial represen-tative at the Paris Peace Conference,and whose books, "The Economic Con-sequences of the Peace," and "ARevi-sion of the PeaceTreaty,"havereceivedworld-wide attention, said: "An inter-** national loan on a great scale is just"'as big an illusion as reparations on a" great scale. It will not happen. It"cannot happen. And it would make"a most, disastrous disturbance if it"did happen." Mr Keynes suggestedwhat recent developments have indicatedas probable, namely, the Holding earlynext year of .a grand conference on thewhole connected problem of inter-governmental debt, with representativesof the United States .present. "The"right solution," he 6aid, "the solu-tion that we are "bound to come to"in the end,.is not complicated. We

! "must abandon the claims against Ger-"many for war pensions and bring to"an end the occupation of the Rhine-" lands. The Reparation Commission"must be asked to divide their assess-

ments into two parts—the part that"represents war pensions and separa-tion allowances, and the rest. And"with the abandonment of the former,"the proportion due to France would"be correspondingly raised. If France"would agree to this—which is in her''interest anyhow and would terminate" the occupation—it would be right for" us to forgive her and our other Allies"all they owe us, and accord a priority"on all receipts in favour of the devas-" tated areas." It may be that in this,as in other aspects of the reparationproblem, Mr Keynes's forecast ofevents will prove to be right, but in jview of their

trecent declarations and j

the present spirit of France's leaders alasting settlement involving evacuationof occupied German territory is still, itis. to be feared, far-distant.

GENERAL NEWS.The steamer Cygnet will run excur-

sions to Diamond Harbour on BoxingDay.

The Woolston Band gave- an enjoy-able programme of musio last eveningon the river bank in the vicinity of theCheater street improvements,. Tlie plat-form erected for the Anniversary Daycelebrations was used as a stage by theband, and pictures were also thrownupon a temporary screen suspendedover the platform. A large crowdgathered on the banks and enjoyed theprogramme of pictures and music. Acollection was taken up in aid of theRiver Bank Improvement Fund._

One so often hears of meanness onthe part of persons who recover lostmoney in rewarding the finder that itis quite cheering to hear of an incidentin which generosity was shown ratherthan meanness. The Auckland "Her-ald'' reports that a generous reward hasbeen made to the finder of a packet,containing £l6, which was lost at theCentral Wharf on Friday by a seamanwho had been paid off the Waiotapu onaccount of the shipping strike. Themoney was found by a waterside workerand handed by him to the police. Whenthe £l6 was returned to the ovrael-,the latter, though out of work and witha wife and children to support, re-warded the finder with £5.

A visit to the Kiwi tea-rooms, Dyer'sPass, was paid yesterday by a numberof very old members of the "Veterans'Association. -The party was taken upunder the supervision of Mr H. Mc-intosh, the president of the Association,and soveral of its members made thotrip for the first, time. They were en-tertained to afternoon tea at the RestHouse, and afterwards signed theirnames in the visitors' book as follows:—William Choate, Crimea, Royal Ar-tillery, 1854; Richard Harris, IndianMutiny, Lucknow, 1857; John Stinnear,Ashantee Expedition, 1873; HowardStrong, Wanganui Volunteers; DuncanDewar, 90 years 11 months, .Crimea,70th Regiment; E. H. Jenkins, Trans-port, Balaclava, 1854; Wesley Smith,Royal Navy, 1868 (Taranaki); RobertEdgeworth, 12th Regiment, A.C.; H.Mcintosh, President.

. The adoption by<the Victorian Par-liament of legislation favourable* to the•liquor trade has led tho directors oftho Australian Glass ManufacturingCompany, Ltd., to complete tho erec-tion of a bottle-making plant, equippedwith modern installation, on a site nextto its present plant (says the "Mel-bourne Argus"). The completion ofthis plant has been suspended owing tothe uncertainty aljout the scope of theLicensing Bill before' Parliament. InNew Zealand also the company will in-crease its bottle-making plant establish-ed in Auckland early this year as theresult of the licensing poll. As it wasthought that the poll might be ad-verse, brewers had curtailed purchases.Now that the cause for anxiety hasdisappeared, it is expected that the de-mand for bottles will expand rapidly.The New Zealand Government has alsopromised to afford "adequate" protec-tion to the bottle-making industry.

"I have honestly tried right throughmy school life as a teacher to makeschool what I think it should be—ahappy place for boys and girls. I hqpeI have been successful, but that I havenot altogether failed you show by yourpresence here," said Mr T. TJ. Wells,who is retiring from the position ofheadmaster or the Richmond' road(Auckland) School, at a social gather-ing of old boys and girls held in orderto make a presentation to him. Howent on to say that he had been askedwhy he had gone in for school teachingwhen he could have made far moremoney if he had gone into business oradopted some'other calling. It was.quite true that there was not a for-tune to be.made at school teaching-there wafe not a great deal of moneyto be .made—but there were other com-pensations, and he knew no better com-pensation than the draining of boys andgirls so that they would develop intoupright, conscientious citizens, whocould go' out into the world, take theirpart ir> life's battles, and uphold thebest traditions.

The idea that the prevalence of den-tal diseases in the I/ominion is causedby the absence of lime salts, from the,water we drink, or by the climate, wasdeclared to be erroneous by Mr G. L.Taylor in his address on the care of theteeth at the Auckland: Itotary Club lun-cheon this week. Taking the Maorirace as a good illustration, Mr Taylor,said that prior to the advent of the'white man, the Maoris had perfectteeth, and they drank water from thesame sources that we got it from atthe present day, but they certainly didnot. eat the same clase of food as wenow indulged in. The teeth «of theMaoris were very hard, and free" fromcaries and, as they grew older, thesurfaces of the teeth were worn flatby the severe exercise they experiencedin the process of mastication. The mus-cles of their jaw 6 were also developed,showing that they lived chiefly on hardfoods. It was known that fern rootwas one of their principal foods, andthe amount of mastication required topulverise and extract the nourishmentfrom this could be imagined. The sameconditions did not, however, obtain to-day, for wherever the Maoris had beenliving for a couple of generations amongthe Europeans, and adopting our foodand customs, they had teeth quite asdefective as theaverage New Zealander.The inference drawn from this by MrTaylor was that the main causes o*f thescourge of dental disease in our midstwere the food we ate and our modes oflife.

Members of the theatrical profession,good fellows as most of them are, nat-urally make hundreds of friends duringtheir tours to all corners of tho earth,and such is the ever-changing natureof their venue that one could, hardlyblame them if the old saw "out ofsight out of mind'' applied to most of}them. However, they are notoriouslygood at remembering "old cronies," butthat fine old comedian and gentleman,Bland Holt, must surely be in a cla6s byhimself. Though he has been for manyyears residing privately in Melbourne,

I the quondam famous aetor-manager-j producer never forgets to send aI card to old friends when the festiveseason is due", and the latest mail from

Victoria brought a number of charac-teristic cards to the Dominion fromhim, and his Christchurch friends werenot forgotten. Originality is alwaysthe keynote of Bland Holt's Christmasgreeting. His card this year has anemblematic picture covering the insidedouble page. The year 1922 is eeengoing up in smoke, and the little god of1923, 'with an open bag of highlycheerful prospects is wendinghis happyway from Great Britain towards theGate of Independence, causing oldFather Time to drop his scvthe and hisglass in apprehension. The figure of,.Time himself: is emblematic of progress,for his face is less grim than hereto-j fore, he has discarded his flowino- robes■ for a prospector's garb, and helmokes'an up-to-date briar. Australia, full o£

| promise, but yet in its babyhood, is; shown in a bottom corner, with good! prospects and thousands of new sons| and daughters flocking towards Ler1 "The Land of Dreams Come True

The cheerful verses of Bland Holt'sojvn composition, and written in his ownunmistakable and artistic hand, coverthe rest of the card, and they and thedesign of the picture are whcfflv typicalof the genial comedian's bright outlookof life.

The theft of motor-cars in Christ-church for joy riding still continues.On Wednesday' night a car was takenfrom the Gloucester street parkingplace, and evidently driven a consider-able distance. It was found yesterdaymorning undamaged, but with a littleless petrol in the tank, near the Heath-cote bridge, in Colombo street, Syden-ham. The car belonged to Mr O'Neill,a farmer of Doyleston, who hail comein to visit the Exhibition.

As the city begins to take on*a holi-day appearance, and the streets becomecrowded with people, the necessity fora more general and a stricter adher-ence to the rule ,of the pavement is in-creasingly apparent, in view of thefact that it is now several months sincethe City Council decided that pedes-trians should "keep to the left," andthat notices to that effect have beenliberally displayed, it is astonishing tonote the want of uniformity,. ob-servance of the new rule -and the con-sequent confusion that ensues. At dif-ferent periods and at certain localitiesit was noticed yesterday th%t pedes-trians were tangled up, and it is easyto imagine that this, state of affairswill be greatly intensified on the busynights before the Chrstmas and NewYear holidays. '

In connexion with the arrest of a manat New Plymouth on a charge of mak-ing a false document, tho "WanganuiChronicle" learns that accused visitedthirteen banks between. Marton andNew Plymouth in the past week or soand opened accounts in different names.He stated he was the owner of <i. farm,and had recently coin© to the district.On Wednesday night each of the thir-teen banks received in an official envel-ope an official cheque for about £650,purporting to be signed by the impres-tee, D.S.S. Department, 'in favour ofaccused. The banks, becoming sus-picious, had communicated with eachother, and the police were put on thotrade. Had the scheme succeeded, thebanks would have lost ££ooo. The,cheques are alleged to have been takenfrom a cheque book stolen some timeiago.

,Ou almost any train th«. traveller ina first-class "smoker" may see, if hehas eyes to see, a party or parties, gen-erally composed of "knights of tin?'road," who pass the time at one of themany games with which those who pos-sess a pack of cards may amuseselves. And, provided the travellericnowe the world in which he moves, hewill understand that tho matches wniehpass between the players representmore than their market value to boththose on whom fortune smiles and thosewho receive her frowns. But it is sel-dom, at least in this part of the Dom-inion (says the "Otago Daily Times"that there are those who evince as lit-tle regard for the law applying togambling on trains as was shown bythre© men on a brief country journeyon Wednesday. The carriage was full,but, apparently caring not for obser-vers, tfiev spread an overcoat on theirknees and indulged in a game of Crownand Anchor in th& course ol whichgoodly sums of money were exchanged,openly and with rapidity. Evidentlythis snort was not quite excitingenough, however, and a little latdr"two up" was tho order, the penniesbeing "skied" to the carriage ceilingin a highly entertaining manner. Thsinvitations to others in the carriage to"come in" met with the same responseas those when Crown and Anchor was,the game—nothing doing, nnd thegame did not last very long. An inter-ested spectator was a gentleman who'has latelycome successfully through anelection game, and who. it is under-stood, smiles not on the ..contest inwhich there is no noed for the omploy*ment of the brain.

Most delightfully feminine is thefascinating assortment of dainty toilet-ries now showing ,in our window andshow-cases. She will appreciate such agift for Xinas. The display includesirresistible, perfumes and powders;soaps «;nd cremes; and useful manicuresets and brushware. Shop early. Loasbyand Co., Chemists, corner Colombo andCashel streets (opp. Ballantyne's). 6

Pictures for Gifts—What can be moreacceptable than a good picture nicelyframed? It is always a pleasant re-minder. The artistic quality of the pic-ture and the frame is assured by pur-chasing at Gibb's Art Depot, 105 Cashelstreet, opp. Ballantyne'g. 6

Cherries, cherries, cherries; Goose-berries, gooseberries, gooseberries ILovers of choice fruit should make aneffort to see these choice varieties;Large and I well-grown, of finest , quality,and price right. Not to« be seen at anyother .shop in the Dominion. Comealong and patronise the old show of 30years' standing.—P. Feaver, corner ofArmagh and Colombo streets. ' 7

Akaroa —10s Return (in one day), bythe Akaroa Express Company's fineLeyland Motors. Leaving GrandTheatre Stand at 7.30 a.m. on BoxingD'ay and Wednesday, December 27th,and on New "Year Day and January 2nd.10s Return. Reduction for families.Book at Storey's Garage, 330 Herefordstreet. 'Phone 932. 0

When choosing useful presents formen, one usually tries to find out theshop where the purchase can be mostsatisfactorily made. The N.Z Cloth-ing Factory are specialists in Men'sWear. They do not have to worry

about other and larger departments,but concentrate on Men's Wear. They'are undoubtedly the largest buyers ofmen's and boys' attire in the Do-minion, and probably in Australasia.We cannot but recommend our readersto visit their store when making se-lections for useful gifts. 7

Christmas-time is Gift Giving Time,and big savings will be made by allwho do their Christmas shopping,,ateither of Armstrong's two shops, Co-lombo and High streets. Thousands ofpounds' worth of seasonable "gift goodsare now showing in all' departments,and the wonderful display of new andnovel English and French toys will besure to delight the hearts of the littleones. There are moro toys, better toys,and greater vajues than ever for Christ-mas shoppers at Armstrong's. 6

Pilkington's motors run twice dailybetween Christchurch and Akaroa. 6

Our enthusiasm for "No-Rubbing"Laundry Help never Blackens becauseit brightens wive 3 and generally makesfor better 'times. Is packet does 7washings perfectly. Wardell Bros.,Agents for "Ntftttubbuig.". —4

END OF THE YEAR CLEARINGSALE.

ADAMS, LTD. 'S, SPECIAL OFFERSOF USED MOTOR-CARS.

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.Having determined to make a com-plete clearance of all second-handmotor-cars iii stock before the end ofthe" year, Adams, Ltd., are allowingnothing to stand in th£ way of theaccomplishment of their purpose.Prices have been fixed at a lower levelthan ever before; motor-cycles areta"ken in part payment- and reasonableterras can be arranged. Free tuitionin driving is given to all purchasers,if required. Ilere are a few selections'from to-day's list of bargains:—

Cadillac o-seater, full road equip-ment, magneto ignition, good : tyres.Price £45.

Hupmobile 2-seater, just refinished inFrench grey, a nicely-made little car,very economical to run. Full roadequipment. Price £llO.

Ford Touring Car, 1919 mode], elec-tric lights and self-starter, five detach-able rims and tyres, etc. Very good!appearance. £150.,

Hupmobile 4-seaier, full road equip-ment, neatly finished in brown, goodtyres (cords on back wheels). A light,economical ear. Pries £175..

Oakland Six-cylinder Boadster, lookslike new, finished dark blue, with bufftrimmings and white wheels. Electriclights and self-starter, spare rim andtyre, etc. Prime £195.

Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street.

ASSBS

P. AND T. RATES.�

reductions announced.

LETTERS TO 1H; NEWSPAPERSTO id.

(press association telegram.)

WELLINGTON, December 21.The Postmaster-General (the Hon. J.

G. Coates) to-day made following im-

portant statement:—I am pleased to be in a position to

announce that a reduction is to takeplace in post and telegraph rates as

from February Ist next.In doing so, I desire to refer to the

fact that I found it necessary to in-crease the rates as from August, 1920,in order to meet the increased cost ofliving to people in thd employ of theState, of which the post and telegraphemployees are a very important pait.

During the last yea/or two very closeattention has been paid to the expendi-ture of the Department, and with theassistance of the principal Depart-mental officers and individual effortsof the staff throughout the service, theoverhead chargos have been reducedby about £400,000 per annum. This

the principal factor which makes itpossible to bring about a considerablereduction in the charges for post andTelegraph services. The present ratesand proposed rates are as under: —

Letters—Present rates: 2d for first 2oz,Id for each succeedifag 2 oz. Re-duced rates: lid for first 2oz, Idfor each succeeding 2oz.

Postcards—Present rates: Single lid,reply 3d. Reduced urates: SingleId, reply 2d.

Inland Packets—Present rates: lid foreach 4oz up r to lib, 2d each suc-ceeding lb iip to 51b. Reducedrates: Id for first 2oz, lid forover 2oz up to 4oz, lid for eachadditional 4oz up to lib, and 2deach additional lb up to 51b.

Newspapers—Present rates': Id each.Reduced rates: id'each.

Telegrams' (ordinary)—Present rates:Is for 12 words, Id each additionalword. Beducecl rates: 9d for 12words, Id each additional word.

Telegrams (urgent)—Present rates: 2sfor. 12 words, 2d each additionalword. Reduced rates: Is 6d for12 words, 2d for each additionalword.

Telegrams^ 1 (night letter) —Presentrates: Is (id for 36 words, id eachadditional word. Reduced\ rates:9d for 27 words, Id each additionalthree words or fraction thereof.

During thp last session of Parlia-ment, when a discussion took place onthe Post and Telegraph Estimates, Iintimatedfthat if the rates liad not been

increased, the expenditure for the yearwould have exceeded the revenue bythe large sum of £750,000, whichamount would liave had to be drawnfrom the Consolidated Fund; or, inother words, the taxpayers generallywould have had to pay for tho lossincurred, instead of users of tho Postand Telegraph Department paying areasonable charge' for services render-ed. I further intimated that the ques-tion of reducing the rates would re-ceive my serious consideration. Atthat time Ij felt .hopeful of being able'to reintroduce the penny postage rate,but before definitely deciding the mat-ter, I wish to obtain some furtherinformation as to the possible finan-cial result for the current year. Whilethe position is very satisfactory, at thesame time I consider it inadvisable tocarry out my wishes in that respect,but there is a sufficient margin to war-rant a reduction to 14d for letters, andwith careful management for a furtherperiod it may. be possible to return lothe pre-war rate.

Local bodies, Chambers of Commerce,etc., have urged that the rates shouldbe reduced, and expressed the opinionthat a great deal more business wouldgo to the Department- if a reductiontook place. Now that the rates areto be deduced, I feel sure that thebusiness community and the public asa whole' will make more use of theTelegraph Department, and that let*ters, invoices, etc., will be sentthrough the Post Office m tho sameproportion aa prior to the increase.

It must not be forgotten that thePost and telegraph Department is notlooked upon as revenue-producing. Itis, however, part of my policy that itshould pay its way, including mainten-ance charges and interest on capitalcost- And let .me say at this stagethat a sum of £400,000 per annum isrequired for this purpose. The reduc-tion which will take place will meana concession to the Dublic of over&300,000' per. annum.

The reduced newspaper rrtte, whichis largely availed o.f by country set-tlers and their friends in tho largertowns, means a saving of 50 pei cent,in the cost of postage. Contingentwith this reduction I have the bestreasons for believing that tho news-paper .proprietors will likewiso reduceIhe price of-tho daily papers, thus en-abling the country settler to be sup-plied with his current literature at aconsiderably reduced cost.

If the present rates were to remainin force until March 31st next, it isanticipated, judging by tho latest fig-ures available, that a very substan-tial amount of revenue over expendi-ture would, be received. It will there-fore be seen that the reduction in thecost of the services is not only possiblebut also desirable, and Cabinet to-dayapproved of my recommendation to re-duce charges.

The reduction, us already staled, willf.nlfA fifFflpf no -firkin

Even the present rates in New Zea-land are on tlio whole lower than thosein Australia, and with the . reducedrates, New Zealand can claim the privi-lege of enjoying the cheapest Post andTelegraph rates within the Empire.

HONEYMOON ENDED.

EX-KAISER SAWING WOOD

AGAIN.(By Cable—Press Association-—Copyright.)

("The Times.";LONDON, December 19.

The ex-Kaiser's honeymoon is appar-ently over. According to the Haguecorrespondent of "The Times" he hasresumed his daily wood sawing, towhich he devotes more time than eve#before. There is much liveliness atDoom. Many guests from Germanyare arriving for Christmas.

STRAIGHT TALKTO LABOUR.

"IS RED REVOLUTION COMING ?"

lively meeting inWELLINGTON.

(special to "IHE PRESS.'-)

WELLINGTON, December 21.In the Post Office square to-day, dur-

ing the luncheon hour, there was somestir when Mr E. J. Price spoke in theopen air, on the subject "Is Red Re-volution Coming!" Some 400 peoplelistened to him. He said he wasspeaking for the Industrial PeaceLeague, but there was certainly littlepeace at his meeting, seamen, wharflabourers, and other workmen made up

the majority- of his audience, and hewas greatly heckled.

"You working men will get theshock of your lives directly,'' remarkedMr Price 'in reply to a shoal of inter-jections and questions. "They gottheir shock in Australian twelve yearsago." t

A voice: You got a shock over Pro-hibition.

At this stage the speaker was count-ed out.

"Is that the way you are going torob the unions?" retorted Mr Price.

A voice: Go and drown yourself.The speaker: By your attitude to-day

you are only proving my case: thatthere are revolutionaries in New Zea-land.

At this stage, sr.ys the "Post" re-port, the speaker signalled to a police-man to remove a drunken man who at-tempted tdinterfere with the platform,and ho was again loudly heckled.

Twelve years ago,, he went on, if aman attempted to criticise the LabourParty in Australia he would have beenkilled.

A voice: You leave the working manalone.

Mr Price: I am now going to showyou how Harry Holland voted. Youare supporters of Holland- lam goingto tell you the truth. Harry Hollandwill have to chastise you fellows. He'ran three times as a candidate againstLabour in Australia.

Voices: Why do you bring party poli-tics into it?

Another voice: You're a twister.The speaker: I am not a twister, but

1 call hiiu (Mr Holland; one. (In-terruptions.) I havo been told that Iwould be kicked to death if I spokeagainst the I>abour Party in New Zea-land. I will speak against it if itpanders to revolution.

This statement was received by. thecrowd in a hostile manner.

A voice: Did you go to the war?Mr Price: I have been wounded in

action.The voice: Did you go to the 1914

war?At a later stage Mr Price was asked

where he enlisted, and an argumenttook place on the point.

Mr Price went on to s&j thar theLabour Party stood for, revolution.(Interruption.)

"Well, you chaps," he went on,"why is it that every man who inter-rupts me votes for Labour?." (Hoot-ing.)

Mr Price (referring to the interrup-tion): It is only labourites showinghow they believe in free speech. Theyare a lot of foolish workmen who im-agine that if they down the capitalisteverything will be all right with theworking man. The working men wholisten to foolish speakers crying- ''Downvith the Capitalist'' are only d splayingtheir ignorance.

They were, Mr Price went on to say,revolutionaries in New Zealand as inother countries, and their voices weresometimes heard. It was only a smallminority, less than a hundred, amongstall the millions of Russia who hadstarted the revolution in that country.It only took a few such men to destroya country. (Interruption and hooting.)

In a lull in the noise Mr Price saidthat the organised interruption provedthat the Labour Party was revolution-:ary. In future the Labour Partywould have his opposition. "You fel-lows," he went on, amidst interruption,"say as Labourites that shouldhave the right of free speech, and yetyou come here and hoot and interruptlike this. It is chaps Tike you whokilled the Labour Party in Australia.The workers over there are graduallyliaving their, eyes opened and they willhave their eyes opened here in thecourse of time?' Extremism and revol-ju't<j.o>iary ideas .in this country, he

declared, were scaring away a lot ofpeople who would otherwise be prepar-ed to invest capital in the country,which'would benefit the workers. Theworkers were thereby killing them-selves.

When Mr Price referred to the recenttrouble with the seamen he was count-ed out. "When the noise subsided hesaid that by such rowdy, hooligan tac-tics and tyranny, the crowd was doingdamage to this fair country. (Derisiveshouts.) He thouslit the seamen wereacting very foolisEly. It ivns all theresult of following the advice of rel

volutionary leaders. (.Interruption.)That was what happened in iiussia,where after years of slaughter the highsalaried manager waa still in existence.He believed m methods of lr.w andorder. (Interjections.) At any rate,without boasting, he could say he wasdoing a thing that day that had neverbeen done in Wellington before single-handed. He was daring to speak thetruth about working class and revolu-tionary ideas. (Laughter.) «.• waseasy to say "Down with the boss."Some 28 years ago a party of 200 Re-volutionist; left Sydney for South Ame-rica to establish a new republic \Vherethey would not be troubled by thecursed capitalist (repeated interruptionand cheers for the Labour Party).Eventually, he went on, the AustralianGovernment had to repatriate them.He agreed that the workers were justi-fied in attempting to run industry forthemselves. He was not opposed tothat, and would like to see it clone, butthe workrs had to show that theywere competent to run industry.

A Voice: Who runs it now?The speaker said that if he was giveuachance he would answer the question.The men who run the industries were

more or less salaried men, whohad p;ot on in life by hard worK. (Dis-sent.) In 95 per cent, of cases thamanagers of industry were men whohad risen from the lowest positions by

of hard work. (Cries of "whatrot.)

"I wonder," he said, "how industrywould {ret on if it was handed over tolellows like you, who won't even give aman a fair hearing at an open airmeeting."

Price concluded his addressamidst interruptions.

VITAL STATISTICS.

ic'Hfcus association telegram.)WELLINGTON, December 21.

I According to the vital statistics fig-ures in to-night's "Gazette," the totalbirths registered for fifteen New Zca-

; land urban areas amounted to 1102during November, as against 1074 in

| the pi-evjous Dionth, an increase of 28.i Tho deaths m November were 447, adecrease of 46 compared with October,io oi 6 , depths males contributedi-i , Fifty-eight of thedeaths wero of child ren under fiveyears of age, being 12.96 iter cent, ofI the whole number. Fiftv of these

| were under one year of age.'

Personal Items.

Messrs \V it t 'Ai£f se».••

district. ght f°t theiln&SS'.Sttfe'.lli.c '

S«flsSS'«j;a-»«»,(. s

•iouer of : f

Md'ft tt'H,rfil^' (f',B; Mfe,tor the North Island' tu CT«#ttt

Among the passengers to TV-trlast night were Messrs D L tf> '5* T. Langbien A t iDimes, T. Johnston, andß, &**• 4Messrs W. Goss <4 nt»W. Field. and J.' qare competing in the VjHChampionships at Hastings wt fr "tnight's ferry steanwr. lelt V tot aA^SarciilPinno Company, whoZealand from Australia thisspend the Chrktmas holidays in |Honour kfjuSaflSJ4^;'J Jnutted as a solicitor in the 1tturtaUMington on TuS^frt

behalf of the fiarbonr Boarda gold watch, suitably inscribed, ud, 4case of pipes. iOn Wednesday afternoon the schdia -Iof Standard IV. at the Sumner SeUr *

presented their teacher, Mr K G. 1Shrimpton, who is leaving to tabwet "fthe headmastership of th« EiSfc ISchool, with a silver-mounted Lorn }pipe and a novel. Master 'WitaPoulton spoke on behalf of the bin :!

and Nancy Lee for the girls, \

thanking Mr Shrimpton tet-Ug-p* ?

natured help, and expressing 1wishes for the New Year. Mj <Shrimpton feelingly acknowledged to

The Hon. W. iownie Stewart, Mia.ister of Customs and- of Intertil lAffairs, arrived from Wellington jester.]!day and spent the morning visiting tU fDominion Industrial Exhibition. In &'!

afternoon the Minister received depnt*-'»tions, the majority'being on Deput- lmental matters. Mr Stewart leavte to-1day for Temuka, and will ipend JChristmas with his sister, Mrs G. W, 1Armitage. The Minister returns Nortl| ]about the first week in the New Yeniand will go to Wellington via Kaikonfl jand Blenheim. \ , • |

The staff of the, Lands and Surve; •Department gathered in the ftovucul i

• Council Chamber' yesterday aftenwouto i iwish good-bye to Mr W. 0\ Levertedje, i,who is retiring from/ theland transfer draughtsman, which in i!lias held for eighteen years.been, in the Christchurch officeforty "years. The Chief Surveyor uitfCommissioner of ■ Grown Lands, MiH. Bullard,- said Mr Leversedge &•

always beenwery ''competent J«t 'work, and he had, a reputation wkMextended bevmdtWoffice. n, sevf™, 1occasions his • opinion as ttf the otst;methods of practice and proceuui i in £

land transfer work had beett sought oj

the heads of the Department. Onjfrhalf of-the staff, hun wrtja tea set. Mr F. E. Grrfd, d«fdraughtsman, rand Mr D. N. Scott,

Crown Lands ranger, also spoke, Mireferred to the recipient's standing'i

sporting circles.' Mr I*»ersed» «•

plie'd in suitable terms, and thankedthe staff for the present. ' .JThe; announcement tnatfrom the writings of the iato CWaGodfrey Turner was to be P«b!

England-this month under the tiUeJ"Xne Happy Wanderer, will be■horned by tne large numberof afflßO*tors of Air Turner's literaryNew Zealand and Austfaiia- Mrner who waa at one time on tie tm

of ''The Press" and other nOTifaPj

was a keen observer ofthings, and always wrote,and u-th a freshness of phrase, anaoriginal out'°°y tha< t<x™e Happywork distinctive. lwPWyderer" is edited by ,ltichardeon Kice, and CO

sentative selection f lo**} neff jpajoiwritten for now!^iicMiis to ■'t£#lNews, and the Wis being >s3 ued by the u a[idBook l'ress at half-a gunfirst edition is limited to 0numbered comes. Itcopies of The H l

'

reach the Dominion next n»»» >,early in February- -

THE OAMARU SEAT.result or eScount-

(press AgSOCUHOK jj■ OAMARU, Decern^The MagisterW

liamentary election has _

J. A. Macpherson (Lib"i#b)

Hon. E. P. Lee <R'>g

Informal -

Four more absents ™t«s jceived, Mr Lee «*** 3

Macpherson 1. m(SPECIAL ToTfBMJNGIQS.WS^j

The -Magisterial team'scast in the Oamarugves Mr Macpheig£«[,«only 14 votes oVer

;io Dfo vide 3does i:ot neces sarils P tfadecision. Mr S$petition to a JudR , sUCh » rfiCourt. Whether or not s«

will be lodged depend jJJjLee's representative ®

anj torecount advises minformal votes. So' who wheard ton, tta "M"sented lnm at the r<*°

DUNEDIN CITY RATES.

(SFmpJBDm^came to £ 156,00 ajer Hof £37,000;, the gwd w Bv«Jj.|was paid tola} b jCb a 110 per cent. V™al %. t „ dij" 1on rates

� THE PHESS, FJIIDAY. DECEMBER 22, 192210

'SPECIAL AlriiOUNafiMSNTa1 '

ItSi/- XMAS HOLIDAYS ATKINCAIDS.

■ LATE SHOPPING NIGHTfI?V, TO-NI&HT (FRIDAY), DECEMBER 22nd.

105 TO-MOHEOW (SATURDAY) close at 1 p.m.

-fv, CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY -1

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/-■ v While every c«re is exercised in te.gard to the due insertion of■ tiaemente, the Proprietors do nothold themselves.responsible foi non-

'insertion through accident or from; ' . other causes, and the Proprietors

v reserve to themselves the right oIomitting Advertisements that theymay deem objectionable, eventhough such* Advertisements marhave • been received and paid for in/the' usual course of- business.

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, WeAly Pw < «ad . .Referee" must:■ » .bear, the-signature of the individual"• authorising- th£ insertion.

' i&. ' -v-The' attention of Society Aasocifti- tiona, Unions, Leagues, and other

• - organisations i» particularly directedto this rule.

Advertisements from such bodies•will not be accepted through the pcat4 y' or at this office, or >t any of out: s. agencies ■ unlets the instruction k

signed by a responsible officer of thebody on trboae behalf the advertise-went is to be published

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PORTRAITURE 18 ARTISTIC—wiII pie-serve the likeness. . . . The cost,

>OO, ia reasonable.Telephone 1989. 952 HIGH STREET.W9068-8518

Christmas trip, Christchurch to Kai-Koura, for passengers who cannot leave

the United, Motor So-rvicat* ill despatch a special car, Chi'istchurchto kathura, on Sundav, December•!r ~

ou,'!st oft ce depart 9 a.m. Bookwith Tourist office, or "Woodward's,tobacconist, or 'phone 2159 7

pisArro^ftjJHow (lisconccrtiug ,

friend bought her pr_ SMJfj

cheaply than you HA J« .«

to Minson's. y

THE SHIPPINGTROUBLE.

0 labour maligned.

AND SEAMEN.

WSOCUTIO.V telegram.)

: December 21.

Mi has been circulated alleg-j tfew Zealand ships are now

by unqualified and incompot-

mt andlhat known imbecileshave been placed in

fi , jjgU 0f qualified seamen. This. flat denial by the Owners'

is,: z «» »<

Tut Service Guild, both assertingCmanning of passenger steamersjtapatisfactorv*', and The tact that

ifffjT.-e been running with freoa considerable time without

*£, Ao*» there is not!lhl " t0 fear*« T»bour Department, m reply toWand Stewards' Union, says!*■ w no evidence to bear out thePJL'ttti lock-out by tho UnionJP was claimed that after

2ave notice the Union Co.! lbs cooks and stewards 24 hours'1 «nd this constituted a lock-out,E' Alliance of Labour passed aSjhtttbat, in View of tho state-

Xin the Press interring that theS, were not supported by tho£fr«r Labour generally, the Al-Sfdeclares its full support of the2. OTd that it will, if called on,J# them all tho assistance in its

f'? SJPJATION IN SYDNEY.-•I.-:.' .

...

i AKocintion—Coprrig'- *•).

Sjfolim »jsd N.Z. Cable Association.)

s ' SYDNEY, December 21.the Union Company's rosiest

iaWJ for its eteamers,Union has not officially

jkMoeraki's firemen have been re-iidfrom gaol, but it is not expected'jftils wili influence the shipping dis-

OVER-WORKED JUDGES.1kj �—:—

ABA TOR strengthening,

' SUPKEME COURT BENCH.

' (TOE 3 association telegram.)-December 21.

JtfSnfteme Court vacation extendsjf jeeember 20th to January 31st,

.inclusive, but Mr Justiceiipt was.'holding a sitting of histfcw-day.'Appreciation of this by

of the legal profession- was

Mr.• John Alexander,the AucklandLaw Society.

%ld>the action of his Honour inthe vacation was all the

because : the profes-Jtlewihow -overworked' the merir-jj&thetßejieh were at the presentfeshfcpMfesßion considered it uti-|iad;iinpr()Jer that Judges should

Bpfc?sithdayiflfter 'day -as they did■lirithoat'Jprofler opportunities to

write. their judg-■ferbiH:sKii|aetß tef the cases were :minds. This was

Kffiftttf.tlia'.'Jndgeß: it "was not fair-did not make for

administration of jua-strongly felt! that. in the •

the Dominion theshould be increased,pawJMo%replied that he was very

the work of the Courtcertainly be

i||Mwtf.the overwork removed inBp|M^u'Partieß concerned.

UNKNOWN

lONBESULTS.

HON TELEGRAM.)ON, December 21.e results of the .ex-conducted by the

.Guild in Auckland,ivurch, and Dunedin.

insurance, pro-id their,conditions."s;were Messrs E< E.J. "Gray, of Welling-ition of the Guild toexaminations a par-

ts educational activi-le scope of the ex-

all branches of in-i'ing out its . pro-l is . shpwing in aleclared aim to im-of its members, vandlis of the insurancentary.rs. (85 per cent, andilter, N.; Trmgham,Allen,. D. (Welling-lours (70 per cent.')—Robertson, W.:•\ McGrath. T. J.jG.; (VVellingtoair

O. (Dunedin) jrell, J. F. (CKnst-V. K. R. (Welling-ckland); Curry, D.

; A. (Christchurch):®edzn)j:Mofrish,'S.cent, and over of

Hi (Dunedin);church); McCarthy,•?oy, E (Auckland);*,X N. (Welling-seed.rs (85 per cent, andiwer, H.; Brand, L.Ston;X C. (Christ-

lours (70 per cent.'Jr-Danfes, P. (Wel-

J* 5 Hipkins, R.t A. E. B. (Cforist-E.;®. (Wellington),C. A!

s®, S. F. (Dunedin);®nond, F. (Welling-;.®* (Christchurch):ffifjton); Candwellcent. and over ofG» fl>unedin): Burt,;?;f|Hudson, R."Ms, A. G. T. (Dun-

N.Z. UNIVERSITY.

examination results.

(PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAM.)

r (WELLIJfGTON, Dec-ember 21.Ihe following Canterbury College

candidates satisfied, the examiners inI hysics at the B.A. and B.Sc. PassGrade, and also for the Engineering■Entrance examination

D. W. Anderson.G. 11. Bacchus, .VI. Barak, S. A. Ben-nett, G. Biliclitie, G. A. Bluck, P. Bur-goJ'ne.

A, C. Chester, W. fi. Claxton.<l. Dugdaie.Annie C. Finlavson, A. P. Fish, L.J. Fife.P. V. Hicks.G. Jovveriis, F. H. Johnston, J.

Johnston.N. P. Neal.P. Pederson, A. G. Phillips, K.

Pullar.It. Res trick, R. Richardson.A. J. Sedcole, D. J. Sidey, E. C.

Smart, R. E. Stantlen, L. C. Stephens,O. Stevenson.

J. H. Tiffen, L. E. Titheridge.The following candidates satisfied the

examiner in Inorgapic Chemistry forthe Enginering Entrance Examination:

A. C. Chester, W. H. Claxton.L. J. Fyfe.I(\ V. Hicks.A. L. James, A. H. Jecks, J. John-

ston.Langbein.

X P. Pederson, A. G. Phillips.R. Rastriclc, R. Richardson.E. C. Smart, A. A. Smith, L. C.

Stephens.J. H. Tiffen.In the intermediate examination inMedicine, Dentistry, Home Science,

and Agriculture, the following were thesuccessful candidates. (The subjectsare indicated as follows:—B. Biology,P. Physics, O. Organic Chemistry, I.Inorganic Chemistry.)

Medical Intermediate.Jessie Alexander, P. O.; W. B. An-

drew, B. P.; D. I''. Armstrong, B. P.0.; J. D. Arthur, B. £>.

H. C. Barrett, B. L\ O. I.; A. M.Bowie, P. 0.; It. G. Bridge, 0.; J. J.Brownlee, 0. j L. M. Burnett,.B. P.O. I.; H. Burrell, P. O.; E. E. Butler,0.

R. N. Campbell, P.: Eveline L.Coad, I.; A. B. Cook, B. P. 0.~; L. C.Cook, 0.; L. 11. (Jordery, B. P. 0. I. J>S. G. de Clive-Lowe, i\

M. B. Dee, P.; L. Douglas, B.; MaryDougias, 0.; C. M. Dukes, O. 1..;Irene M. Dunnage, B.; B. J. D.Dunne, B. P. 0.

N. L. Jidson, O.; A. R. Evans, 0.Constance A. Fletcher, 0. I.: J. R.

H. Fulton, B. O.G. J>. G. Gillies, O. I.; D. J. Good-

win, P.; E. W. B. Griffithsj B. P. 0.T. B. Hamilton, O.: A. J. C. Hanan,

B. P. I,; J. T, Harding, B.P. ; P. Z.Harris, 0.; Barbara H. Henry, 8.P.;Ellen Heycock, B. P. 0.; H. E. Hodge,B;; C. G. Hopkins, B.

A. A. Huse, 0. P.C. Jeune, P. 0. I. ,A. N. Lamb, P. O.: (?. W. Lock/

B. O. I.; J. J. H. Logan, B. -

S. B. Mackay-r I.: Doris E. Matthews,I P.; R. W. D. Maxwell, P. 07*1.; E. T.■G. Miller, p.; N. T. Mirams, B. P. I.;D. H. Moir, B. 0. ; C. A. Moore, O.;J. D. Murdoch, 0;; R. E; Murray, B.P. 0.; W. P. McDonald, B. P. I.; H.TMcMillan, O. 1..: L. G. McQueen,P. 0. 1..' T. S. Norris, 0; J; H. North, B. P.0.1.

A. C. W. On,key, P: J. A. R.O'Regan, J3.P.0.1,T. E. Palmer, B.- P. 0.; Elsie M.Partridge, ;B.: Kathleen A. Pih, P. O.:

A. A. Pullar, B. 0. .L. Rundell, B. O. I.: Myra W. Reid,

o.j B.C-. Rennie,, B. • .W. «J. E. Shand,' B. P.F. F. Sligo,

1.;E. ;P. Spencer, P. 0.1 Anne M. Thomson, B.; E. F. Thom-son, 0. ...

1 C. K. J. Vantier, B. P. 0. I.J. A. F, Watson, P; W. J. C. Wells,

O.; C. C; Werry, B.; A. W. Wilkinson,0*; Pauline G. Witherow, P. O.; 0. W.Wood, I. ,

Homer Science—lntermediate and final' : Annie S. Aslin,,P. ,L ; Ruth A.i Blaikie, P. I.; Pearl A. Brash, 8., andapplied clueftiistry, part one; Margaret

| E. Brown, household economics, physi-ology. ■ -V ;

Enid M. Cauty, household economics,hygiene, and sanitary science. physi-ology. '

"

■_ ~. ■_ Kathleen A. Ewing, applied chem-istry part, one, household economics,physiology. ;

„. -

. Sylvia jVL _D. Gifford, household eco-nomics, hygiene, find sanlitary soienoe,;physiology; Eleanor Gilkison, hygieneand sanitary science, physiology; Eliza-beth Gregory, 8., and applied chem-istry, part one.

Jessie E. Harris, 8., and appliedchemistry* part one.

Mary B. Macadam, 8., and appliedchemistry, part one; Rona N. B. Mar-shall, 8., and applied chemistry, partone* Margaret A. Michael, 8., and ap.plica chemistry, part one.A SheilaE, Richardson, 8., and appliedfchemistry. part one; Heniietta F.Rudall, applied chemistry, part one,household economics.

Elizabeth N. Todlmnter, P. I.Catherine W. Vaivtier, P. I.Clarioe M. Williamson, household

economics, hygiene, and sanitary, sci-ence, physiology. -

t .Agricultural Intermediate.

J. H. Cla,ridge, B.; J. G. Gibhs, P.O.i I.; G; Jlolgerson, B. P.: A. Y.Montgomery, P. 0.; L. W. McOaskill,P.0.; J. C. Neill, O.; W. O. PurdieP.; I>, J.. Sidfey, B. I.; A. Stuart, I.;C. G. Wild, O. ,

Dentists' Examination.The. following is a, complete h'st ofpasses in connexion with the examina-

tion, under the Dentists' AmendmentAct:— • .

R.-H. Blackiston (Wellington), E. A.J. Businp: (Chi'istchureh), 5. R. Elli-son (Feilding), W. J. Haase (Welling-ton). A. E.\Higgins (Christchmrch), §.Riadler (Petone), J. F.. Scott (Welling-ton), Ol F. Sherley (Fraiikton Junc-tion), W. R. Vefcoe (Whangarei).

■ Dental Intermediate.H.'M. Blakeley, B. P; 0. I.; L. M.Cachemaille, P. I.; L. C. Cotter, B.:

T. G. Foiihy, P. ; A. B. Galbraath, 0.;W. H. Hamilton, B.; F. J. Jacobs, B.P. 0. I. ; T. A. Jones, B. P. O. I • J.S. H. Kmnear, B.; K. tamb, B. P. I. •

A. Lock, P.; A. F. Marshall,"B. O.;J. H. Nicholson, P. I.; B. R.. paKO ,I>. 0. I.; W. A. Paterson, B. P. ; EmdS. Pragnell, B. j M. E. Priestly, B. 0. ;F. B. Rioe, O. I.; R. M. S. Taylor, BP. 0. I.

HOLIDAY TRAFFIC.■.■■■:/•" '/, �

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(SPKCIAL TO "THE KIESS.")WiEJLLINGTON, December 21.

There i 9 evidently going to be & large,exodus from Wellington for the holi-days. 'The northward-bound' trains arefull, and eren over-full. There are al-rendy very' heavy northward bookings,and during the next two days the traf-,fic promises to be still heavier. Thebookings for berths in the ferry steam-'ers al® als® numerous. The Wahineand the Maori sire running mth non-union .crew?, who are doing excellent,work. Picton and Nelson aro also at-tracting holjday travellers,, and num-bers fliTB bound for Mount Cook and tbaSoutibera Lakes.

TRADE WITHINTHE EMPIRE.

NEED FOR DEVELOPMENT.

DOMINIONS BRITAIN'S BEST

CUSTOMEES.

(By Cab'e—Prese Association—Copyright.)(Australian and. N.Z. Cable Association.)

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)LONDON. December 19.

Mr L. C. M. S. Amery,'First Lord ofthe Admiralty, addressing the British-Empire Union on trade within thel Em-pire. said if Britain's horizon werelimited to her own island and Europe,one would have cause to doubt thefuture. We needed, however, to re-turn to our forefathers' wisdom, and torecall that it was trade built up inconsequence of the founding of theAmerican Colonies that helped Englandto withstand Napoleon for twentyyears. Similarly, now, the most hope-ful outlook consisted in the develop-ment of the Dominions. Mr J.Clynes recently, in advocating tho re-mission of German reparations andrecognition of the Russian Soviet Gov-ernment n3 a remedy ft;r the presenttrade stagnation, had suggested thattrade with the Dominions was notworth consideration, because they con-tained only 15,000,000 people, as com-pared with 300,000,000 in Europe. Thoimportant consideration was not thenumber of people, but the quantity ofgoods bought.

In 1913 the Dominions bought from.Britain goods to the extent of £5 perhead, as compared with 3s per headbought by the.rest of Europe. Our netexport; to Europe in 1913 totalled£3iJ,OOO,GOQ to the rest of the world£98,000,000, and to the British Em-pire £I<M,OOO,CGp.

Imperial Preference.Ho 'oould not open up nil the subjects

which would b© discussed at tho forth-coming Imperial Economic Conference,but ho wanted to emphasise the needfor Imp?rial preference, using th:>phnisein its widest sense. We .had nns-ed thestage when./the phrase formed the b.-isisof a keen political issue. A Ministryrepresenting all parties agreed in 1917to extend preference to a limited ex-tent in Britain's present Custom*schedule. Preference within those nar-row limits had already had amazing re-sults in the supply of Empire-grown cocoa, coffee, dried fruits,jam and sugar. Mr Bonar Law hadundertaken that Britain's fiscal policywould not be fundamentally changedwithout a further appeal' to the people,but there were many forms of prefer-ence still open to consideration by theEconomic Conference; for instance,preference in commmunications, postalrates, cable charges and air serviceswhich would offer .valuable assistanceto the development of trade with, thoDominions, our best customers. Per-sonally, he would' like to see some eortof preference in stamp or other duties,making it cheaper to invest in the Em-pire than in foreign securities.' In thepassage of "the Empire Settlement Actthey hadnot. faced the problem fromthe viewpoint of solving the immediateunemployment problem, but of thebuilding up of the future strength ofthe Empire. He believed there \vai>nothing promising better for the well-being of British people here and over-seas. than the operation and extensionof that Act.

Sir, Montague Barlow, 'Minister ofLabour, in proposing a vote of thanks,described Mr Amery (as the chiefapostle of Empire development. Hesaid that many geoplfe had in'view of hia work in tliat connexion,that he would have been oaPed.to an-other high office in the Cabinet insteadof the Admiralty.

MARKETS FOR BRITISH GOODS?

i <» •

POTENTIALITIES OP THEDOMINIONS.

(Received December 21st, 8.45 p.m.)LONDON, December 20.

"Royal Colonial Institute tender-ed a luncheon to Sir "William Joyneon-Hicks, Parliamentary Secretary forOver&ea Trade.

Sir Godfrey Lagden (South Africa)in proposing the health of the guest,said the Department of Oversea Tradehad been conspired against by economycommittees and 'finally crushed alto-gether by the "Geddes axe." Promthat condition it had been rescued byvigorous protests from Chambers ofCommerce in Britain and oversea. Thecultivation of her overseas trade, hadalways been neglected by Britain, butthey might nejoice to-day that herstatesmen, recognised that Britain hada most precious asset in her Empiretrade and that the Dominions woreready to* give her preference.

Sir .William Joynson-Hicks said theDepartment had no -gh £lace in thehierarchy of the Government, but itwas the one department which mightenable the countrv to recover from un-employment- and bad trade. The onlypossible means of removing unemploy-ment was by fostering trade betweenBritain and the Dominions. Most ofthe foreign nations tither could not®orwould not trade. If Britain could re-cover the £300,000,000 worth of ex-port trade lost sinoe 1913-14 she couldabsorb over 90 per cent, of her unem-ployed. An examination of the figures

relating to trade with tjie Dominionsdid not always reveal pleasing £acts.

Dominion Trade Statistics.

New Zealand was one.of the greatestjmjporters of British goods 30 ypax*igo, when she imported 6? per cent, of

British goods. .This percentage steadilydeclined until in 1920 it was only 46.

In the first half of 1922 it had risen to62 p<Jr cent. On the contrary theUnited States 13 years ago provided 5Jper cent, of New Zealand's imports, andto-day the percentage was 16i. Theyear 1920 was a. most fatal one to theDominions, because France and Italybecame enormous customers of Bri-tain, who -was unable to supplythe Dominions. Consequently th©United States took advantageof her position. Australia 30years aga imported 68 per cent, of Bri-tish goods, in 1920 only 46 per cent.,while this year the percentage had re-

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coveted to 60. On the contrary theAmerican proportion, had risen from<sixto 22 per cent, in 1920, and to-day was18 per cent. Canada,-notably, was nottaking the same proportion of Britishgoods as other of the Dominions, owing,doubtless, to more intensive competi-tion by the United States. The Dom-inion was anxious and willing to tradewith Britain, who was allowing herselfto be ousted. Canada was taking only

13 dollars' worth of British imports perhead as compared with 59 dollars' worthof American goods. Canada and' Aus-tralia were great industrialcountries. Twenty years ago only198,000 person# were employed in in.

dustries in Australia; to-day there wcr®

400,000 so employed.The Emigration Problem.=

Britain must realise that it was nouse asking the Dominions to do whatwas opposed tjo their ojwn intenests.The greatest possibility of developingEmpire trade lay in the Dominions' lackof population. Britain must be re-lieved of her surplus population, but3he must offer the Dominions men, notrefuse. It waa no use askingDominions to accept scum. TheDominions would take the best menwith enough monoj to • establish them-selves. It would be better for Britain,

• if, instead of paying £100,000,000 inunemployment doles, she. devoted£50,000,000 in- placing men in a posi-tion to become desirable citizens of theDominions. Everyone so placed wouldbo a potential consumer of British ex*ports.. Britain would thus create nerown markets. The Dominions hadshown their desire for closer trade re-lations with britain, He was convincedthat if only thp beat men were senttnere, they would realise that theirtrue prosperity lay along the lines onwhich the United States had built upher great wealth. He hoped the com-ing economic conference would producegood results. The Dominions wouldenter it with the knowledge that theycould negotiate on equal terms.

REPARATIONPROBLEM.

CERMAN PROPOSAL TO AMERICA

EXPERT COMMISSION WANTED.

(By Cable—Press Association—Cppyright.)(Australian and N.Z. Cable Aseociation.)

NEW YORK, December 20.It is understood that Germany has

proposed to the United States and theAllies the appointment of an expertcommission to fix a just reparationsfigure vtithin her capacity to pay.France has, however, stimmarily re-jected the proposal.

According to information given toMr CI E. Hughes (Secretary of State)

by the German Ambassador, Germany

suggested that the Commission be con-stituted entirely of appointees by Ame-rica. This the Allies refused to agreeto, upon which Germany suggested aCommission with American representa-tion.

Germany is prepared to offer gveryfacility to the Commission to ascertainexactly what she can pay, and under-takes to give a categorical answer whe-ther she is able to meet the figure theCommission decides on.

Germany feels that, if the armies ofoccupation were withdrawn, she wouldbe able to pay double the amountwhich she otherwise could raise.

Washington understands that Franceinsists on the payment of the 132 bil-lion gold marks (£6,600,000,000) fixedby the Reparation Commission, whichthe Uhited States regards as impos-sible.

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)BERLIN", December 20.

The trade unions in their journalssharply criticise the Chancellor HeriCuno for limiting his reparations con-sultations to employers and financiers,pointing out that the workers in indus-tries must eventually foot the.bill.

Those in well-informedally are les9 optimistic, realising thatboth the American and the French Gov-ernments regard Germany as able topay more than the German expertsthink.

M. CLEMENCEATJ AND THE RUHR.

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)PARIS, December 20.

M. Olemenceau has returned. Hedenied that he stated in America thai?he was opposed to the occupation ofthe Ruhr. What he .said was .that hefeared' the occupation might lead' theminers to strike. | ' '

THE FATTED BULLOCK.' �———

PEEB CELEBRATES ''L.G.'S" ,

EETIREMENT.

(By Cable—Press 'Association—Copyright.)(Australian axijd.N.Z. Civble Association.).

LONDON, December 20.Lord Northbourne has given a prime

bullock for distribution among thepoor of Sandwich (Kent), intion. of Mr Lloyd George's retirement.Lord Northboi&ne promised to roast anox when Mr Lloyd George was defeat-ed, but says he fears that if he did- sonow there might be a riot. Mr LioydlGeorge's attitude towards agriculture,he says, was rather like that of thespider'to the fly..

[Lord Northbourne is a wealthyKentish landowner, with an estate ofsome 6700 acres. He is 76 years ofage, and succeeded to the title in 1893.prior to which he had represented Gate-head as Liberal member for the Houseof Commons for 19 years.]

THE NEAR EASTPEACE PARLEYS.

PROBLEM OF THE STRAITS.

TURKS MORE CONCHJA'JORY.

(By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) •(Eeuter's Telegrams.) °

PARIS, December 19.One of the Turkish delegation in-

formed the Havas News Agency repre-sentative at Lausanne that th# AngoraGovernment had instructed its delega-tion to break off negotiations if, be-fore 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon,satisfaction was not given on the chiefproposals in regard to the Straits. Headded that the question of the Straitswas

tone of two points on which the

Turkish view must prevail. The otherpoint waa not mentioned.( Received December 21st, 7.20 p.m.)

LAUSANNE, December 20.Though feeling outside the Confer-

ence, was pessimistic, theTurks would not yield on the questionof the Straits, Lord Curzon, when heleft the Conference to-day said:"Everything passed off. all* right. The

Turks were very conciliatory. Tfie Rus-sian delegates did not say & word andthe Conference continues."(Received December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)

LAUSANNE', December 20.Ismet Pasha agreed that a garrison

of 6000 for Gallipoli Peninsula was toomuch, so he offered to allow the Alliesto fix the number. Turkey has nowaccepted the Allies' scheme regardingthe Straits, but has objected to station-ary ships, which it is claimed are aform of capitulations, nor, it is claimed,should an international Commissioncontrol demilitarisation, which would 1be "a; calamity worse than death."

Lord Curzon said he was glad to hearthe moderata tone of Ismet, Pasha'sspeech, and that he aooepted all theAllied project's regarding the freedomof the Straits. He pointed out that theTurks were allowed to have garrisonsin several towns in Thraoesand also aforce of gendarmerie. He hoped thatIsmet "Pasha would) consider the gen-darmerie suffioient. It would now beneoassary to find a method to make de-militarisation effective. •

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THE CAPITULATIONS PROBLEM.

ANOTHER DEADLOCK

(Received December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)LAUSANNE, December 20.

Directly the Straits deadlock wassettled another deadlock was. reachedon the questions of capitulations, theTurks claiming that) the Turkish judi-ciary system, was quite above suspicion,andi gave ample guarantees for foreign-ers. The sub-committee,' however, re-ported that no agreement, could bereached, as the Allies claimed that thecapitulations miust be replaced by someform of guarantee for foreigners inTurkey,,.

ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED' STATES.

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)LAUSANNE, December 20.

At the openng of to-day's session MrR. W. Child, American representativeread a long statement m the name ofthe United States Government, declar-ing that the United States took up theposition that the full freedom of theStraits for all nations without discrim-ination could best be served on treatyrights and agreement rathei- than byan International Commission.it is believed Mr Child's statement

is responsible for £he Turks concilia-tory attitude to-day.

CHRISTIANS IN ASIA MINOR.

("The Times.")LONDON.DtecemTjer 19.

It ie announced from Angora thatthe Government hds rescinded the vetoon the departure of fromAsia Minor.

THE XHALZF'S AI>LOWANOE.

LONDON, December 19.The Khalif's allowance has been fixed

at the of £30,000 a year.

DOCKYARD THEFTS.

ARRESTS AT BROOKLYN.t

(By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.)(Australian and N.Z. Cibje Association.)

NEW YORK, December 20.Twenty-two civil employees in the

Brooklyn Navy Yard have been arrest-ed in connexion with wholesale theftsof Government supplies,' valued atIjOOO,OOO dollars.

Federal agents declare that they haveunearthed a gigantic conspiracy in-volving ICO employees and various con-tractors who have been engaged insystematic pilfering.

PRINCE GEORGE DOING WELL.«

(Bj Oa'ole—Pre*] Ascociition—Copyright.)and. N.Z. C'tble Association.)

(Received December 21st, 9.15 p.m.)LONDON, December 20.

Prince George, who was operated onthe other day for appendicitis, is' doingwell.

THE OUTLOOK INAUSTRALIA.

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIALSITUATION.

PBOBLEMS TO BE FACED. .

(By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.)(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)

LONDON, December 18.The 'Board of Trade has published

the report, of Mr S. W. B. McGregor,senior British Trade Commissioner inAustralia, on the economic and finan-cial situation in Australia up to Oc-tober last, dealing exhaustively withexports, imports, manufactures, and in-dustries. Mr McGregor says the out-look. in Australia is not altogether re-assuring. None of the great problems,including the adjustment of wages toenable industries.as a whole to be car-ried on, has yet been solved. Austra-

lia to-day presents the anomaly of agreat food-producing country offeringillimitable work of all kinds for de-velopmental purposes, while at the sametime many thousands of men are out of

' employment who might be usefully atwork but for the difficulty regardingwages. It is presumed that the im-passe will adjust itself eventually, butin the meantime both employers andemployees are suffering considerablelosses, and there is no encouragementfor Australian or British interests toproceed .with the industrial develop-ment of the country.

Financial Problem.. Undoubtedly the generous distribu-tion of war gratuities, repatriationgrants, war Bervice homes and warpensions during the past few years hasto some extent obscured tho true eco-nomic position and rendered the pay-ment of high wages an eas/ matter.This distribution is approaching, or hasreached, an • end. The freedom withwhich money has been circulating dur-ing yie last few years, partly causedby the high prices realised for exportedproduce, necessarily makes it difficultfor workers and the people generally Ito come down to the stern realities ofnormal production and distribution,particularly while the cost of living isstill comparatively high.

Fortunately, there has been a run ofseasons, but a bad season of

drought is bound to come before long.'Thero is better provision to-day thanever before against the disastrous ef-fects of bad seasons, but shouldv suchoccur, the financial effects on primaryproducers, subject as they are to com-paratively heavy taxation, might bevery serious indeed. Export produceprices generally have materially de-creased, and it will require a compen-sating expansion in volume to main-tain the favourable balance of tradenecessary, to meet Australia's overseaobligations, which are estimated , at£25,000,000 a year.

The public finances of Australia arein a sound condition, although, havingregard to the high taxation, they arebased to some extent on the continu-ance of good seasons. There is an insis-tent clamour'for Governmenteconomy inexpenditure, but it is not easy to pointout where any great savings can beeffected. On the other hand, a young,growing country must have money fordevelopment, and it appears that therois no objection to fresh borrowing, pro-viding.. Capital and Labour pull to-,gather, and enable money to.be spent,efficiently on really reproductive works.

The Immigration Question.The question of ' immigration has

reached a stage at which little furtherprogress can be made,or any consider-able loans legitimately raised for de-velopment purposes without a corres-ponding increase in the population.The problem of immigration and landsettlement, is full of difficulties, andis only capable of solution if dealtwith on the widest and broadest lines,coupled with due consideration for thesecondary industries. It would appearthat the principle of a solution of theimmigration problem lies in develop-ing manufacturing or secondary indus-tries. . - •

The number of persons living on theland in Australia and engaged in pri-mary' production is about 500,000 or600,000'. Any increase in the popula-tion by millions would therefore ap-peal 1 to depend on the developmentof manufacturing industries; accom-panied by -scientific land settlement.

Further development of )soth pri-mary and secondary industries isboundup with immigration. As normallythere are practically no unemployednor idle people in Australia, no fur-ther appreciable industrial developmentcan take place without a correspondingincrease in population.

CHILDREN'S GIFTS ATISITT'S.

GREAT SELECTION AND VALUES.

EVERYTHING FOR EVERY AGE.

You raver have the slightest diffi-culty iiT choosing an appropriate giftfor anybody at. Isitt's. 'llie stock is bocomprehensive that every requirementis provided for and Isitt's low price?extend the selection by bringing morearticles within the range of your purse.

FOR YOtJNO FOLK.Isitt's enable you to ciioose from thou-

sands of Books Popular Indoor Games(from Is), "Meccano" EngineeringSets, Modelling Wax, Paint Boxes, andmany novelties for little folk.

QUALITY LEATHERWARE.Here again Isitt's lead with selection

and value—unsurpassed Handbags forLadies (7s 6d to £6), tilove and Hand-kerchief Boxes, Jewel Cases, Blouseand Suit Cases, Attache and WritingCases, Manicure Sets, Sewing Compan-ions.

FOR MEN.Just call and see what a fine range of

Men's Gift Goods you can buy at rea-sonable prices at Isitt's—Wallets andLetter Cases, Fountain Pens, Ever-pointed Pencils in nickel, silver andgold, etc.

THE NEWEST FICTION.Isitt's always make a point of "being

first with tlie latest books—ask for anybook you want—either for- gifts or holi-day reading. Isitt's—Two Shops—

Cashel street1 Wert and Colombo streetnear Oarey's. —6

UNEMPLOYMENTIN BRITAIN.

"A SPIRIT OF REVOLT."

GLASGOW DEPUTATION TO PRIME

MINISTER.

(By o»V,e—Prwa Association—Copyright.)(Australian and N.i. Cable As»oci*tion.)

(Received December 21st. 7.20 p.m.)| LONDON, December 20.

A deputation of unemployed informedthe General Council of the Trad© UnionCongress that if the Parliamentary ma-chin© w-as incapable of dealing willi thounemployed problem, and if organisedLabour was incapable of securing alarger measure of relief, the unemployedwould l'ace tho winter in such a spirit,of revolt as had .never been shown be-fore.

The Council decided to give its wholeattention to tho matter. It intends tourge members of tho Cabinet Commit-tee on Unemployment to utilise everyfacility to provide work forthwith.

Mr Bonar Law, who is visiting Glas-gow, has consented to reoeive a depu-tation from the Glasgow Trades Coun-cil in referenoe to unemployment. Thounemployed contemplate, holding ademonstration on Mr Bonar Law's ar-rival on Friday.

FASCIST REGIME IN ITALY.■ �

REORGANISING THE, RAILWAYS.

(By Cablo—Presa Association—Copyright.)■ (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received December 21st, 9.15 p.m.)

I R/GM-E, December 20.The Premier, Signor Mussolini, has

informed the Siena TTasciste that he hasterrible duties to perform, and will per-form them. He has appointed SignorEdoardo Torre I>eputy High Commis-sioner of Railways. Torre has beeninstructed to dismiss all railway-man who werei not fightingduring the war, and to replacethem by ex-combatants. The railways6taff will also be reduced by 40,000 menand the eight hours' day will be eighthours' actual work. Signor Torre willrepress thefts on the railways, whichcost the State 120,000,000 lire per year,and introduce iron discipline.

WINTER GALES IN BRITAIN.

STEAMER LOST IN CHANNEL.

(By Cable—Pre«s Association—Copyright.)(Australian and. N.£. C»bl» Association.)

(Received I>eoember 21st, 7.20 p.m.)-LONDON, December 20.

Fierce gales and snowstorms sweptthe South of England and the Midlands.

A small steamer foundered in theChannel. Two men were drowned. Therest of the crew were adrift in a boatfor twelve hours, and were rescued inan exhausted condition.

INDIAN NATIVE RULER DEAD._4

MAHARAJAH O? OOOCH BEHAR.

(By Cable—Praw Association—Copyrieht.)(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)LONDON, December 19.

The Maharajah of Cooch. Behar diedill a, London nursing home. He hadbeen ill, for some time.

[Sir Jitendra Narayon, K.C.5.1.,Maharajah of Cooch Benar, was born in1886, and educated at Eton. He mar-

ried in 1913 a daughter of the Gaekwarof Baroda. Cooch Eehar ig one of theBengal States, and has an area of .1307square miles andf a©00,000.] ,

FOREIGNERS IN CHINA.� ■ ■ :

A WARNING TO PEKING.

(By Cable—Press Asaociation—Copyright)(Australian and N.Z. Cable Aeeociation.)(Received December 21st, 8,16 p.m.)

• NEW YORiK, December 20.The "Chicago Triburie's" Peking cor-

respondent has telegraphed that the re-mainder of foreign missionaries whowere captured by bandits have been re-leased.

The foreign diplomatic corps haive de-cided to send a string protest to thenew Premier concerning the killing ofan American citieen, and other attacksupon foreign citizens occurring out-side the Treaty Ports. The Ministersrequest the Government to assure thesafety of foreigners, whoever they maybe.

FOREIGNERS IN GERMANY.

GOVERNMENT'S WARNING.

(By Cable—Press AMOcUtion—Copyright.)(Aimtralian audi N.Z. Cable Association.)

- BERLIN, December 20.The growing tendency to insult

foreigners in Germany is due to ananti-foreign campaign by a section ofthe Preea, and has drawn from theGovernment a warning of possibleconsequences to Germany of excessesagainst foreigners. The warning statesthat everyone should realise that in hiaintercourse with foreigners his atti-tude may bring his own country andfelknr-counterymen abroad into seriousdifficulties.

IRISH FREE STATE.

GOVERNMENT'S FIRM POLICY.

STATEMENT BY MR COSGRAVE.

(By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.)(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)

(Received December 21st, 5.45 p.m.)LONDON, December £O.

Mr W. T. Cosgrave, in an nrticlo inthe "Daily Express," says: "A smallarmed faction with the moral backingof less than 2 per cent, of the popu-lation, deny the right of tho Irishpeople to accept an equal status withthe other members in the Common-wealth of free nations, and are nowtrying to produce chaos by pillage,arson, and assassination. Do Valeraand his supporters say the people haveno right to do wrong, abrogating tothemselves the right of deciding whatis wrong. For months we strove forpeace, but our opponents were onlyemboldened by our restraint."

After giving in detail tho Irregulars'crimes in recent- months, Mr Cosgrnvaconcludes: "It is vital to tho existencoof the nation that the Government- andthe Anny Council shall show in a plainand drastic way, that, they aro deter-mined to safeguard tho people's Par-liamentary representatives- Tho Irre-gulars' leaders have boon shot) not ina spirit of vindic.tiveness, not in hotblood or ovon in anger, but as partof a definite policy of counter-action.The position in Ireland may seem dark,but tho clouds aro breaking. Tho FreeState is firmly established."

A REBEL MANIFESTO.

("Th» Time*.")LONDON, December 19.

The "Dublin correspondout of "I'heTimes" says the rebels have-issued amanifesto which may be taken as adefinition of their attitudo towards ~

peace proposals. It says Irelandnever consented to ontor tho BritishEmpiro, and nevor will. If do Valerahad been listened to, she would havehad peafco. Tho road of freedom iseasier than the road of slavery. Themanifestoconcludes: "We ardently de-sire peace and prosperity."

COMPENSATION TO NEWSPAPER.

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)LONDON, December 10.

Mr Justice Samuels, in deciding tho"Freeman's Journal's" appeal fromthe Dublin Recorder's 1decision, award-ing them £44,(f00 compensation for thedamage done by armed raiderß inMarch,, increased the compensation to£476,000, pointing out that the raidwas intended to silence . the "Jour-nal 's'j/support of the Treaty.

MURDER IN DUBLIN.

(Received December 21st, 9.15 p.m.)LONDON, December 20.

Mr James Dwyer, an ex-member ofthe Dail, was shot dead while serving acustomer in his provision shop in Dub-lin. Two men entered the shop andasked if he was Dwyer. Directly thoanswer was giyfen one of the men drew ia revolver and shot Mr Dwyer throughthe heart. The assassins escapedthrough streets crowded with Christ-mas shoppers.

THE RAND REVOLT.

CONVICTIONS FOR SEDITION.

WILLABD BABBED.

(By Cable—Pre«» Asaoeiatiott—Copyright,)(ivittllitn and N.Z. Ccbi© iuooiltiaß.)

- JOHANNESBURG, December 20.In" thirty-fire sedition coses all the

accused pleaded guilty, and. were fined£lO, or one month's imprisonment withhard labour.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

thxT general election.

(By Ofcbl»—Pres* AMoeittion—'Copyright.)(luttiAliu ud N.Z. Cable Aa#ociition.)

(Beoeived December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)SYDNEY, December 21.

There is no change in. the electionfigures. -

NEWCASTLE STEEL WORKSCLOSING.

SYDNEY, December 21.Following on the decision of the full

Industrial Court that there will be noreduction in wtfges, the steel works atNewcastle are closing down, and 500men are being dismissed.

THE PBEBS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 19:2 11

OMEGA AND ALPHA!The beginning and end of successful

baking depends largely on the flavour-ing used. Genuine flavour and highconcentration assured with "Cathedral"Brand Essences. Successful and eco-nomical. All grooere. 5

Bonnington's have a splendid as-sortment of Christmas Gift Godtis.Famous "65" Lavender 2s to 10s6d; Manicure Sets 4s 6d'to 60s; Ex-quisite Perfumery; British Brushware;Bath Salts; Perfume Sprays. OurWindow Displays are constantly chang-ed, and inspection is

Ballantynes announce that , theirestablishment will remain open thisevening (Friday) for Christmas shop-pers. Tea Rooms open until 9.30 lj>.m.Tea served from £ p.m. to 7.J>-m» 8

■(plain)^and;samV

our -doctor;ainable at

A scuttle of WBSTPORT-STOCKTONcoal contains more solid domestic andhousehold satisfaction than a similarquantity of any other fuel. If-youhave not already tried it. you will know-then that it easily r :"->asses for all-round excellence Bnytti._ig else on themarket, which explains why the de-mand grows day by day. Ring up yourdealer for a supply. There is no other

! just as good"! 6

"NAZOL" can be inhaled in office,fibop, church, or theatre. Penetratingand germ-killing: Prevents and re-lievos coughs and colds. Ail chemists.Sixty doses Is 6d. 3

A BOY'S XMAS GIFT.SPORTS OUTFITS AT TISDALL'S.The finest thing you -can give a boy

for Xmns is one of these standardSports Outfits that will develop bothbrain and brawn, and give him. no endof delight. Tennia—Cricket—Fishing,etc., neatly boxed in different sizes forall ages. Not toys, but standard sport-ing goods. TISDALL, LTD., ' 'SportingSpecialists," Cashel street West. €

"Radiant spring benignly smiles."Enjoy spring better—keep free ofspring chills—take Baxter's Lung Pre-server. An all-round cough and coldspeciL\ Penetrative, dependable. Alsounique tonic. 2s 6d large bottle.

£3301

LESS TEOTJBLE AT MINSON'S.To start with, you always know the

prices are cheaper at Minson's. Suit-able presents for every age at thispopular store. MOS9I

BWA.T THE FLY.Fly Wires la, Fly Grip la, Fly Pow-

der la, Strong Powder Blowers 2a Cd,iDaiay Fly Killer Is.

MABOST, STSTJTHERS AND CO,I/TD-,

Colombo street. 5

HOME-MADE SUMMER JFRUITDRINKS..

Bottled minerals are expensive. Thecareful housewife can make all her ownsyrups for summer cordials with Price'sFruit Syrup Essences. A Is 6d bottlemakes 3 sparkling cordial. Nineflavours, inch: <Yig Raspberry, Lemon,Pineapple, Sciu&ihj and Limes. Remem-ber the name "Price's." 4

The nerve# feed on proteide. Taie Cere-Ban with ftU meala. it oontaina eighty percent pToteids. All chemist® eell Ccregen.Ss 6d to 18s 6a. Start to-day and restorijour nerve energy. I 1

SUMMER TIME SNAPS.Now summer is here, hardly anyone

botiiers about developing and printingtheir snaps. Nearly everybody takoatheir films to Wallace and Oo.—leavethem on their way to business and callfor .the finished photos on their wayhome. "Will you let ne hare your neg-atives to-dayr

WALLACE AND CO."Photo Dealers: High Btreefc.

A PROBLEM SOLVED.Don't worry about Xmae Gifts, come

to Dravton's—Gifts for everybody here.Royal Doulton Ware specially reduced.Drayton's, 765 Colombo street, near

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COMMERCIAL.CHRISTMAS TRADE.

AUCKLAND OPINIONS.

(special TO "the press.")AUCKLAND, December 21.

There ia now a siuip in Christmastrade thai has been absent for years.

, A representative of tlie largest generalet ji-:* in Auckland had no complaints toTfi.ike either .about the extent or the

' time of chopping by its thousands ofcustomers. ''This is unquestionably the!k-,x Christmas time for trade we have■ad for tev. years," he said. "Not onlyhas oar turnover this month already ex-ceeded the whole of December's byAt least 27 per cent., after making fullallowance l'or the very great differencein the parity of prices, but what isvery much better, we have never seenso much ready cash available as at- thisseason. We have always cried betterti'iies when other,': were talking dis-aster, and now we are. having bettertimes. Our turnover this month is notless than £50,000, and our augmentedstaff is % orking day and night to over-take tlie flood of orders."

A representative of a large Queenstreet drapery store tokl the enquirerthat the most popular department wasthat in which were displayed articlesde Paris, but recently brought by thefirm's European buyer. The sales ofarticles de Paris at from five guineasto eleven guineas alone this week havedemonstrated the abundance of hardcash.

There has been no decrease in thepopularity of Christmas cards this Yule-tide. On the contrary, experience hasshown a very marked increase in theattractiveness of such greetings. Therepresentative of a leading firm explain-ed that the demand for Christmas andNew Year , cards during the past weekor so had really been remarkable.. He

•pointed out. however, the notable im-provement in cards available both aaregards design and finish. The trade mbooks as seasonable and enduring giftshas not set equalled last season's de-mand. Excellent business lias beendone in respect of children's annuals,but thei same cannot be. said as regardsbooks for adults.

MILLIONS IN SEWING THREAD..COATS'S BIG PEOFTTS,.

J. and P. Coats, Ltd., the Paisleythread [manufacturing company, showan increase of nearly £1,200,000 intheir net profit for the year ended Junelast, aa compared with 1920-21,but theamount is Still considerably below thatfor 1919-20. It should be explained,however, that the earnings of 1920-21were'the smallest in. the company'srecent history, and that the- amountthey . were> 'placed' at included the snniwhich it was expected could be recov-ered from previous excels profits duty

, "payments. - , Even'then, it was neces-sary to withdraw £250,000 from the

. dividend equalisation , reserve of: fi2>1,00,000 in-order, to maintain theordinary dividend at 17} per cent.,including a2\ -per cent, bonus. Theprofit in- 1919-20, on the otner hand,was the. largest the company 1had ever

', m made, > the nearest to it being/ £3,995,149 iiv 1918-19., V,. The* company pays quarterly divi-

dends ofi.Bl-.per cent., on. the ordinary,■t: shares, and a bonus of 2} per cent, will' . now be added, making the t'otal 17£per cent, for thq third successive year.

•For 1918-19 the, rate was .as much as• '4O per cent., but the shareholders were,

continually-pressing for a distribution, of reserves,and in- 1919, when there

f:, . . was a rearrangement and increase of- 'capital} the holders of thfc ordinary

.. . got a share bonus of .100 per cent.,/and' Vrere also allowed to take up ah aggre-'..gate ,-of 2,250,000 new- ordinary ''shares

"

'■s;k -While the ' preferred ordinary .got;V \ 1700,000• shares on the same terms. A

cent.-.,. dividend now is, conse-a -'.qjiently, equal to -35 •jfer cent, 'formerly,'•j: and the shares upon' which it is pay-

able, include mafcy. that»were acquired'• below the market price. -Only

• - asdiwdend statement is- issued at pre-, sgnt, -butT the particulars gjven enable

Btate that, apart from a possible' .error only £7, t the following table' ir a, correct comparison of three years'

.p..;. f.v .'■• ••

% 1921-50. 1920-21. 1919-20.1 ,& 6 •- £

5 ..

\ 'BroitlgjWi' frwdl. 814,344 908,068 £09,883• IVoin auwin . —• K , ®50,000Available

,..

, To'reserve .• 850,000 ~ -

, Jpipt. diva. .. 889,000

"War contiag. ,**

. £6o,o<K)r Itennno* tids. ■— • ISO, 000

locome-ttx «to —i< ■ 678,C06> ' CSiflrfed frwd, 4?3,907 8014,2 M 903,058, ' sProriotu net profits: £8,996j149 ia 1918-19,> in 1917-18, to 1916-17,

i <8,887,895 in 1015-16, £2,698,666 in 1914-15, and' £2,681,868 in4918-14.t-w r i Por each of the five years to 1912-13'

•th^5 dividend .was 30 per cent., t with a5 per cent. Bonus added, for tlie next.

-. seven years SO -per cent, without a. bonns, and for- 1918U9, as stated al-

:.;r2eadyi;4o per cent-, this including.abolius of a quarter that amount.' The' "issued'"capital at present is £20,250,-

- ■ . ' DOO, divided into £2,500,000 6 per cent.preference lof £lO, in 6

preference of £l, 'and 1® i;>i£l4Jso,ooo w : ordinary shares of

" 4 £l.I': H,:

;bank-notes as1

legal tender

; . (KRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) '

■ , - . "WELLINGTON, December 21. |• , -The proclamation declaring bank

,l not£a legal tender ia further extended, -to January 10th, 1925.

- AUSTRALIA AND CANADA.

• THE TAEIFP NEGOTIATIONS.

v (By Cablft—Pre» Aasooiaticm—Copyright.)(iiuctraliaa u)d N.Z. C»bl« Auociation.)

■-r ■, -.' . . i PERTH, p«oember 21., ; Aakod if Canada was prepared to grant

preferenoe to Austmlian fruit, the Eon. J.jkobb, Minister of Trade and Commerce,umrered that;. Canada waa prepared togive Australia the full benefit of the Britishfref»ronoe . tarifl in return for AiutmLia'a' pzeferencA.

SHABE9L '

(Beadvwd December 21at, 9.40 jr.m.)" LONDON, December 20.

Waihl—Buyers 4d, sellers 85s 9d.

CANADIAN PRODUCE LOSING.

LESSON FROM N.Z.\

(FBOJI Otm OWN CORRESPONDENT.) •

VANCOUVER, November 22.Occasional dispatches from Van-

couver have delineated briefly the grow-ing concern felt in Canada owing tothe dairying interests of the Dominionexperiencing a series of disagreeablesetbacks overseas when marketing theirproducts, and experts have combinedin an effort to ycrsuade the butterand cheese producers of the Dominionto organise to improve their dairyingmethods or otherwise they will be letthopelessly in the rear in securing tlieirshare of the world's dairying business.

Commissioners from Canada havebeen hurriedly despatched to the .Bri-tish Isles to investigate the cause ofCanada's detection from a leading posi-tion in the butler and cheese marketsof .Britain, and now the Canadian far-mers nave been further urged to arousetnemselves in the battle for tradethrough the impressions gathered inEngland by tue Hon. Duncan xviar-shail, Commissioner for Agriculture forCanada, who was known throughoutCanada as a most successful cattleraiser, breeder of high-class horses andgeneral agriculturalist in the Province{of Alberta. As a consequence, hisopinion on the attitude of British in-terests to the daiiying produce of Can-ada, has a valuable position in the.consideration of the Dominion's vigor-ous efforts to regain some kind of suTpyemacy in the dairying markets ofEurope'.

Commissioner Marshall freely admitsthat New Zealand has forged ahead inthe matter of producing the -.very hicli-est class of butter and cheese, and hastremendously affected the exportationof those goods from Canada. He isconvinced Canadians will have to preat-Iv improve their methods in the dairy-ing industry or their production willlose further favour on tlie British mar-ket, for he considers the willnever be regained until the Dominionhas learned'a noteworthy lesson fromNew Zealand methods and endeavouredto emulate the exacting technicalitiespursued by New Zealanders-.

In the course of.his interesting state-ment, Hon. Duncan Marshall eays:"Canadian cheesemakers will have tolook to their laurels or New Zealandwill crowd them to second "place, was,in .substance, the statement made tome" by several produce merchants onTooley street, London." ;

Outsells Canadian Cheese."While they did not like to say that

our cheese was deteriorating, they dTdstate that the New Zealand productwas steadily increasing in quality.In fact, cheese coming from the latter-country had sp improved that pur-chasers were giving it the preferenoe.One merchant said he made no differ-ence in price but that New Zealandcheese was. more easily .sold; anotherclaimed be received a shilling more perhundred for- .New Zealand, while stillanother quoted it at two shillings perhundred, above the Canadian product.

"The New Zealand cheese seems tobe richer; when bored it leaves a bloomon of the auger that indicatesthe presence.t)f plenty of, fat,- whilethe Canadian article does not show upso- well. : There is some complaint thatCanadian cheese dies out when cut, andso the grocet prefers the New Zealand,which has not this fault to. the sameextent. This would seem to be a mat-ter -of grave concern' for Canadiandairymen. Por years Canadian cheeseheld a place of its, own in the Britishmarket.' .No other imported cheeseeven rivalled it'. The present circum-stances would seem to the result ofresting on our oars, being satisfie-with what we have achieved, only tofind someone else not onlyour pace, but passing Us. ; Canadiancheesemakers must take counsel, theymust' get help and direction from ourGovernment, and-Canadian cheese mustbe restored to its premier position.

Butter Is Inferior.. "When we asked about butter we

heard, in no uncertain terms, about,the inferiority of the Canadian pro-duct. Both New Zealand and Australiawere rated away ahead of us. DanishEutter is more or less in a class byitself, but in respect to butter from theColonies we are rated last. Australianbutter has only come on the Britishmarket; in any quantities, quite recent-ly/ yet it has easilv passed tjie Cana-dian. It is gratifying, however, tohear that any butter that had comefrom Western Canada was superior to,the Eastern Canadian article, "and thaV1some really good sfifff had come fromthe, prairie provinces. "Upon en-quiry, we were informed that nearlyeverything was wrong with the generalrun from Canada. In the first placethe'butter oomes mostly, from Mon-treal dealers, in plain, unmarkedboxes, not attractively packed." It goeson the market as. a sort of nameiess,homeless product with no definite placeof origin, Except. the general statementthat, it is Canadian, butter, an articlethat has Nnot yet made a reputationfor itself .by • any means. Wewere shown boxes of Australian andNew Zealand butter, each con-tainer branded with the- name of theparticular creamery in which it ismanufactured; and . each with aregistered number. The brands weremostly circular, about eight finches indiameter, and burned into the side ofthe box. This may seem a small mat-ter, but each of these brands was es-tablishing itself in the British marketas a "seal, of quality," and it gavethe package an impressive appearanceas though it had a place of Origin, andwas proud of it. •

Complaints Sent Direct."Among the brands -were 'Levin

Dairy,' 'Strathbogie,' ' Coombe Park,''lona,' etc.', and in many cases cus-tomers having tried, for instance,'Coombe Park,' would come back ask-ing for a further 50 packages of.it.These creameries, in this way, makea market for themselves. One commis-sion house told us that when he hada complaint about a package not beingup to standard, he cabled or wrote thecreamery direct, and so kept the manu-facturer in- touch, with the consumer,and got direct action, and direct re-sults. If;, a box of Canadian butterwas off grade, on'the other hand, hecould only complain to a dealer whoha'd -no direct responsibility for itsmanufacture." -

"It is plainly apparent, if we are to'get the British market for our but-ter," concluded the Canadian Agricul-tural Commissioner, "we must have abetter system of grading for export,and the butter must be traceable to itsplace, of origin. The matter of .grad-ing might be done" iia each province,and the boxes might carry a provincialbrand,, as is the case in some of theWestern'Provinces-. This is a matterwhich must not be delayed, or we willfind so much of the high-class marketin Britain supplied fi"om 'other sourcesthat we*will find it next to impossible•to break into it again."

Canada's Production Growing./From statistics recently promulgatedit is learned that farmers of Canadareceived 45,893,082 dollars for their.butter last year. The total productionfor .the Dominion was 122,776,580pounds, according to the- figures justcompiled. This is an increase in quan-tity of 11,084,862 pounds over thepreviouis year. Estimates are that thepresent year will show an even greater

(Continued at foot of nut column.)'i * -

MEAT PRODUCERS' BOARD.

RESULT OF FREIGHTREDUCTIONS.

STATEMENT BY ME J. S. JESSEP.

(from our own correspondent.)LONDON, November 10.

The final result of the negotiationswith the shipping companies which ledto the freights on mutton being reducedto per lb, lamb to'lid, trozen sun-dries to Jd per lb, and pork Id por lbnet, came into force on November Ist.These prices, so far as mutton is curi-

eemed, were jd per lb better than tho-seoffered previously to Mr Jossep on be-hulf of the Producers' Board by tlieshipping companies. TV.e shipping com-panies' offers were declined by NewZealand but accepted by Australia, andsubsequently New Zealand secured 1 £d\per lb better on mutton. Australiaimmediately came back to the shippingcompanies for a similar reduction, andyesterday it was announced thr.it thisreduction had been coneoded. Unques-tionably Australian producers havebenefited by the efforts put lot'ward byMr Jessep on bahalf of New Zealand/

The Pork Trade.The New Zealand Board's work in

securing a freight of Id per lb net onpork is already having an effect in con-nexion with forward' saleSj several largeconcerns of SfnithJiold having madesales of quite substantial parcels ojfrozen pork for December. January, andFebruary shipments. TII2 head of onelarge importing firm, in conversationwith Mr Jessep yesterday, mentionedthat the reduction in the freight, hadjust made business possible, and they

look forward to developing a fair trade,particularly from tlie Auckland andWellington provinces. There is unques-tionably, Mr Jessep considers, a very

Large field for the development, first,in pigs from GO to 801b weight to, say,<X)lb, and the New Zealand pigs whichhave come to hand so far compare morethan favourably with the Argentine pigand the United States pig. In con-nexion. with, export of pigs of largerweight for bacon curing, the demand inEngland is for long, lean sides. Thus,really to fulfil all the requirements ofthe English market, fanners in NewZealand will have to pay special atten-tion to breeding pigs -wilncli will provide,this type of pork.

Mr Jessep has spent some time in in-specting in parte of England thetypes of pigs whim bacon aurora Bayprovide them with tlie ideal carcase,and lie is this week meeting rtpresenta- •tives of several of tlie largest bacon-curing' establishments in England anddiscussing with them the particular.types and weights they require and themethods of dressing. The reoent suc-cess- of a New Zealand firm at-the Lon-don Dairy Show has come, therefore, atan oppoartuno time., .

,Storage Charges.

"I am still not at all satisfied," saidMr Jessep, ' 'with the rate of charges bythe Port of London Authority for coldstorage of meat, and the charges onWool: This week I met the chairman ofthe P.L.A. Dock and Freights Commit-tee, and' the managers and statisticians,and had a, very long interview withthem., I emphasised the fact verystrongly that the: New Zealand pro-ducers, as represented by the Board,were not) at all satisfied with the pre-sent"rate, that the cold storage chargeswere out of all proportion to those ob--tamine in New Zealand, and I maintainthat'the cost of running cold stor& was'certainly not less than it is here. Withregard to the storage and handlingoharges of,Wool, I have pointed out verystrongly that with the cessation ofB.A.W.R.A.'s operations, London willhave to keep her charges within boundsor the bulk of New Zealand'wool whichis offered' for sale in London is quitslikely to be diverted to other centres■nearer to the place of manufacture."

Mr Jessep is leaving by the Aquitaniaon November 25th, and will'travel oyway of New York, Chicago, and Van-couver, . he will meet the Ameri-can .Associated Meat men. With the-present tariff of five cents ,per lb, thereis probably no immediate prospect ofdoing extensiye business with the UnitedjStaJieSj but the feelifrg in Americais quite frankly,of the Opinion thattrade will-develop to a certain extent,and any change in the tariff may leadto,quite a fair business being done. Itis with the object of getting this busi-ness put on a permanent basis that MrJessep is meeting the principal meatmen. m' the States.

*

THE SEASON'S LAMBING.

- Following are complete estimates of 'thecurrent season's lambing, computed from 1estimated average percentages furnished bythe Department's Inspectors of Stock inthe various districts. Corresponding figures forthe three previous years, together with theactual numbers, of lambs tailed, ara alsogiven for comparison:—

NORTfi ISLAND.Est.No. of Est. Av. p.c. • No. of.Tear. Breedlng-ewes. Lambing. Lambs.

1922 .. 6,771,482 90.36 6,118,5301921 ... -8,312,456 89.65 5,659,355

■1920 v. 5,838,704" 87.95 6,135,524

. 1919 ; . 6,811,797 81.57 5,148,779SOUTH ISLAND.

1922 .. . 6,724,572 82.53 4,724,4751021 .. 6,835,332 83.23 4,859,4251920 .. .6,729,845 80.20 4.595,4281919... '5,996,709 72.28 4,331,883

DOMINION.1921 ..

.12,496,054 86.77 10,843,00319fcl .. 12,147,788 80.59 10,518,7801920 .. 11,568,549 84.11 9,730,9501919 12,308,506 77.02 9,480,662

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BTJTTEB PBODUCTION.—— »

(FBESS association tklegram.)."WELLINGTON, December 21,The Dairy Division of the Department of'-.Agriculture has' received advice that theshipments of butter from the Argentine dur-ing November amounted to 2750 tons, making

a total of 5775 tons for' the period fromAugust to November inclusive. It is sug-gested that the published report that 600,000boxes, or 15,000 tons, of Argentine butterwere on the water eii route to the UnitedKingdom .is incorrect.

The figures received from Victoria indi-cate that' for the five months ending Novem-ber 80th,. the exports of Ibutter amounted to10,716 tons, as compared with 8922 tonsfor the corresponding period the pre-ceding season, giving an increase l of 20 percent.

BUTTER-TAT PAYMENTS.

(press association TELEGRAM.)OPOTIKI, December 21.The Opotiki Dairy Association paid out

to suppliers yesterday over £16,780, com-prising- an advance payment of Is 3d per lbfor -butter-fat for last month's supply and» final .payment oi 2d per lb for the supplyfor the 1921-1922 season. The total amountpaid out on account of last season's supplyia now Is 7d per lb. Several other companiesoperate in the Opotiki district.

proportion of increase. All the pro-vinces show an increase in butter pro-duction, with, the exception of thediminutive Prince Edward Island.British Columbia's proportionate in-crease was the largest, with 36 percent, to its credit, a noteworthy filipin the butter industry being account-able for the large number of newfarms/taken up by soldier settlers inthe Western Province, where winterconditions are more balmy than any-,where else in Canada.

It may be of some interest to Anti-podean butter interests to mention thatsome of the Canadian dairymen arereaching out in another direction over-seas, for they are reported to havefirmly established themselves in theOrient, China especially favouring therecent importations of Canadian but-ter.

AUCKLAND ELECTRICTRAMWAYS CO. .

ANNUAL MEETING IN LONDON.

(from our own correspondent.)LONDON, November 10. i

Presiding' .at the general meeting- 'of theAuckland Electric Tramways Company yes-terday, iIJ C. G. Tegetmeier announced thedirectors' intention of taking a favourableopportunity ol realising the assets and dis-tributing the proceeds. Other director pre-sent were Mr 0. Skirreff Hilton and Mr h. M.Myers.

In propcoimg the adoption of the reportand statement of accounts, the chairman saidthat the revenue of the company—vvhiJi, withthe exception of one or two small Hems, waaderived irom tJic. interest upon the AucxkndCorporation Debeutu.es, and the interest*earnod upon liquid funds—amounted to £s*,-063. 'JDhe charges against the revenue con-sist of the tiuee items of administrationand general expenses, income-tax and corpor-ation profits tax, and debenture stock mteif-est. Administration and general expenses,'which amounted' to £2336 as compared with£3T&3 in the preceding' year, covered direc-tors' fees and. the expensed incidental to themaintenance of the company's offices and staffin London and ini Auckland. The expenseshad been neduced to a minimum and thedirector had drawn only a portion/ of thefees to which they were entit.ed under thearticles of association. The charge for in-come-tax and corporation profits tax was,£4718, and owing to sundry adjustmentswhich had' been brought in resulting f:emcomplicated .negotiations with the In'.audi He-venue authorities, which were still being car-ried on ttve amountcompared with £13,077 inthe preceding year. Debenture stock interestwas ■ £11,821, compared with £14,598, thelessened* amount 'being of couige due to til?purchase undi cancellation of the stock. Thenet result shown by the revenue account wasthat, after payment of the dividend on. thepreference shares, they were able to pay thesame dividend a3 in the preceding yearor SI per cent, free of inoome-tax on the

. ordinary shares, and to CiLrry forward£9074, as compared with £8491 brought intotli© acoouxut.

Balance-sheet.iWith rega:d to the balanoe-sheet, the direc-

tors hda purchased 1 and cancelled £15,953 ofdebenture stocic- on advantageous terms, and;

had sold £SIOO of the corporation 5J percent, debentures. The item, £19,924, undfirthe headinig, of sundry creditor and creditbalances was mainly in respect of the com-pany's liability for British inocxme-tar andcorporation profits tax. A final settlementhad not yet been arrived' at with the revenueauthorities, ■■ but lie thought the &mounttaken into the account irepresented _ a veryfull measure of their ultimate liability. Thepoint in the balance-sheet whidh would mostclosely concern the shareholders was tbaeurpto subject to realisation of assets. Thiswas shown as £142,828, and was a little morethan, in . the Preceding year's balEtnce-aheet.This surplus was arrived at Iby taking theliability in respect of debenture, stock atthe' amount of tfe stock' and the araaet ofthe corporation 5i per cent, and 5 per cent,debentures ftt their face- value.

« Gradual Liquidation.The policy pursued_.by the Hoard sine#

the Bale of the company's' tiiaimway under-taking 1 to the Auckland' City Council atJune 80th, 1019, . had been, th« gradualliquidation of the company' at lite time andin the manner likely to produce the bestresults to the shareholders. lie accountsshowed the progresi that had. been, madeup to June &oth last, and during the threeyears that this pitoceos of liquidation hadbeen carried on, the shareholders hadl re-oeivedl a 'return: upon their shares w'liich- wascertainly not less than might havebeen antici-pated if the tramway undertaking had con-tinued to be owned and worked iby theoomp&niy. Sini6e Jurjc 30th: furtKor fiubetajQhsial progiresa had been made in th» directionof liquidation. An offer was, ma<le • to thedebenture stock-holders to exchange their die-ben/tu;» stcfok for 6i per cent, corporationdebentures on terms which, wihile advan-tageous to tbo company, approximated to thecompany's power of compulsory redemptionat 105 per cent. Holders of stock to theextent' of £124,935 accepted the offer, andthe amoTihit of. stock - now outstanding hadbeen reduoed -to £104,483, whidh -waa a induc-tion of £WO,OOO on the amount outstandingat the date of the sale of the undertaking.In "view of the' reduced amount of the com-pany's liabilities and also of th® improvedmarketable mine of the assets; the directors-were of opinion tfiat the time had coma toconsider the winding up of the company, andthey proposed to take ft favoui&ble oppor-tunity of. realising the assets with a .view tothe liquidation of the company tuid ■ the dis-tribution of the proceeds. Th« distribution'of the corporation debentures among theSbttrelLolders .was not practicable, anai evenif it w«re .practicable, there was reason tobelieve that a distribution in oash would, in,th«, present circumstances, b» preferable tothe largo majoilty of shareholders. Thedirectors had not yet decided upon any de-finite procedure with regard] to the sale ofthe corporation debentures. Tlhey were in aposition to take their own time"oven thematter and' to deal with them, in the mannerthat they thought would bring the best re-sults to the shareholders.

"Shareholders will expeot mie to expresssome opinion as to Wnat the results arelikely : to b« to the oidinary sEaireholdara,"the chairman concluded. "This, of course,depends entirely upon tihe realisation of tihi#-oorporation debentures, and an estimate ofthe liquidation return'to the ordinary shaa*-holdeie can .only be.'based upon an' 1estimateof the price the debenture# will fetch wherawe come to realise them. I tbink, hjoweVeol ,

I can say that the present position indicatesthat it is not talcing a too sangmine viewjto look forward to a return' of not less"'titan the par value of the shares."

The repoit and statement of accounts woreadopted, and jMr 0. Shirrefl Hilton was re-elected.a director.

• THE B.A.W.R.A.MELBOURNE, December 21.

The B.A/W.R.A. has decided to postcheques immediately to shareholders; re-specting the distribution of the sum of£6/000,000, to be paid on April 14th, 1928.

NEW YORK EXCHANGE BATE.

■ (Received December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)LONDON, December 20.

The exchange rate on New York is 460Jcents .to the £ sterling.

CHRISTCHURCH STOCKEXCHANGE.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSACTIONS.

■Sales —Commercial Bank ofAustralia, £1 12s 9d; K.Z. Befrigeinting (103paid), 14s fid.

Sale on 'Change—X.Z. Government 51 percent, bonds, 1333, £ICO.

LATEST QUOTATIONS.

OTHER EXCHANGES.

(fress association telegrams.)December 21.

Sales on 'Change—Bank New South Wales,£35 6s 6d; Waihi; S3s 6d.

' <■ DUNEDIN, December 21.Sales on 'Change—New Zealand Refriger-

ating (cont.) 16s; Dominion Rubber. 20s(four parcels).

AUCKLAND MARKETS.

ifePHOIAL TO "IHB PEESS.")

AUCKLAiNi),' December 21."Wholesale and retail houses are working

at full pressure to cope with tha ChristmasXUSh. ,

Hams—Remarkably heavy business haßbeen done, now curera and- wholesalersart completely* cleared of stocks, while re-tailers are. compelled to turn away businessowing to the impossibility of securing lur-ther supplies. '

Hardware—The demand for building lineshas eased off temporarily, but there' will bea big rush of business immediately after theholidays judging by reports from the build-ing trades. Good, business is being don© in

anV linos' suitable for Christmas gifts, 111

farm implements. The improved. conditions'attaching to farming are refleoted in thebusiness being dorie in all hardware sections.

Egga—The Christmas demand set in sostrongly for eggs during the past week thattbe price® advanced to Is 6d and Is 8d perdozen wholesale. Supplies have fallen offoonsidenably during tha' pastafortwght.

Potatoes—Large supplies of fine potatoesare now being sent in by local growers. Bestquality are selling at 7s-«d per cwt.

Onions-r-Supplies of ' &r» nowexhausted,' an'd it is yet' a little too earlyfor looally-grown ones to keep this marketsupplied,' added to which no dealer likes tohold too many onions in stock until they oremore ripened. VeTy few of hla season's Aus-traliat%oni<ms -have come across, and fromnow oaf the market will lbs supplied With thelooally-grown article . '

Maize—The market is well supplied and thequotation is 6s per bushel ex store.

Oats—The price continues firm, A gradebeing quoted at 4s 8d per bushel ex store, andAlgerian seed oats at 6s. .

■Wholesale current prioes are: Superfinecreamery butter Is 6Jd per lb for promptcash, first grade la 6d, second grade Is sd,farmers' separator Is 8d per lb; first -gradefactory oheese,, medium size Is to Is 2d perlb; hams lid per lb, bacon 9d to 9Jd perlb'net; lard, in bulk lid, pats Is 2d;honey lOd, eggs Is ,6d to Is 8d per dozen;flour £l7 5s (less discount of 2J per' cent,per ton in '2oolb sacks), sharps £9 10s, bran£6 10s, oatmeal (25's) £27 per ton.

TALLOW. ' . 1(Received December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)

LONDON, December 20.At the tallow sales 1524 casks were offered

and 866 sold, at late rates, with an occasionalsixpence decline. Mutton, fine 42s 6d, me-dium 37s Cd; baef, flue 43a 6d, medium87s 6d.

Dalgety and Company, Ltd., Ohrlstchurch,hove received the following cablegram fromtheir London office, datod December 20th:—

"Tallow: At the weekly auction, 1520 caskstallow were offered, of which 900 sold. ■Edible beef tallow neglected. Mutton un-changed. We quote: Good mixed 40s 3dto 40s 6d, inferior 86s 6d. The next pub-lio sales will take place on January 3rd. '

WHEAT MARKET.

(Received. December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)LONDON, December 20.

■Wheat—Cargoes are firm, but the demandis ipoor. Prices are occasionally threepencehigher. Parcels are firm, and threepence tosixpence dearor. Poona and Buteshire par-cels Bold at 535.

AUSTRALIAN" MARKETS.

(Reoeived December 21st, 9.40 p.m.)SYDNEY. December 21.

Oats—Algerian feed 4s 6d to 4s 8d: whitelocal and New Zealand, 4s 6d to 4s Bd. 'Maize—South African 6s 2d.Potatoes—Local £ll, Tasmanlan and Vic-

torian £l3 to £l4, West Australian £l4.Onions—Victorian £l3.. ADELAIDE, December 21Oats—3s to 3s 3d.

METALS._ „

LONDON, December 19.Copper—Spot £64 Is 3d. forward £64 18s9d a ton.Lead—Spot £25 15s, forward £25 10s perton.Spelter—Spot £37 7s 6d, forward £34 2s6d a ton.Tin—Spot £IBO j2s 6d, forward £lßl 12s6d a ton.Silver—SOJd an ounce.

MOUNT MORGAN LOSSES.BRISBANE, December 21.The operations of the Mount Morgan com-

pany resulted in a loss of £25.174. duechiefly to the reduced value of blistercopper.

FURNITURE SALE.Jones, McCrostie Co., Ltd., held a sue- •

cessful clearing sale in their rooms yester-day. Amongst the various items sold, thefollowing prices were realised:—-Challanpiano, £67 10s; Lipp piano, £SO; conductor'spiano, £7; Axminster carpet, £l6; half-sizebilliard dining table, £26; CheSterfields, £810s, £6 15s; bedroom suite, £27; 2 singlewardrobes, £7 2s 6d; gent.'s wardrobe, £l2;2 easy chairs, £8 10s; easy chair, £7 10s;8 chairs, £8 10s; 8 dining chairs, £lO 10s;2 easy chairs, £7 15s; roll-top desk, £910s; bedroom suite, £2l; dresser, £5 ss;oak sideboard, £8; oak sideboard and wag-gon, £l2; bedroom suite, £23 6a.

OBITUARY.One of Palmerston's oldest

in tife person of Mr Ber.jamm Wads-"orth did this weekyears. He is survived by fom dau

i ters-one of whom is.Mrs W. C. Smitn,

of Christchurch.Brother Maurice Moore who died at

Auckland during the week, joined theMarist order from the West Coast somthirty years ago. He spent ma \ j <

tea,-Inns in Fiji. He was a devotedSfe h.vta« compiled, a

and grammar of the Fijian language.He. was also well versed in astronomy

and architecture. Thein the warm climate of tb,? S °"™ ®

£Islands weakened his constitution, andhe returned to finish hie missionary

work in New Zealand, where heknown to many as a genial, friend msoife of his sufferings and incapacita-tion.

i'ort Chalmers lost a familiar figureby the death yesterday ol -Mr William(jewan. Fail, in his S9tn year. Bom atHorsJey Down, England, 111 . r

U °

landed at Fort Chalmers sixty-threeyears ago from Victoria, m the slapLightning. After an experience on

the goldiields he returned to 1 ort Chal-mers and acted as waterman on thewaterfront until he took up the duties

lof shipping reporter for the Evening! Star." His reminiscences of the uatei-front in the old days of sailing shipswere interesting, and are recorded inthe historical records of the Poit Chal-mers Old Identities' Association otwhich deceased was one of the founders.He witnessed many early day hapPeil"

ings, including the flection ol' the firstMavor of Port Chalmers, the arrivalof the first shipment of salmon ovafrom Scotland, the opening of the first,graving dock at Port Chalmers, andthe commencement, of the Port-D-une-

_din railway. Taking an interest inlocal politics, Mr Fail served severalterms on the Borough Council. xieenjoyed good health in his declining

years.The flag,at the Northern Club, Auck-

land, on Tuesday morning was nymghalf-mast high for one of the oldestmembers, Mr William Ware, ot ,muera, who passed away after a "r*®*

illness of three days at the age of 87.The son of one of tiie Duke of Welling-ton's Peninsula officorflf the late MrWare was born at Quebec, Canada, andaffor being educated at tiieHigh School. he took up civil engineer-ing as his profession. His first billetwas manager of the Quebec Water-works, and then he .cent in for railwayconstruction work, being the engineerof the first railway to St. John's, NewBrunswick'. Deciding to travel to gainexperience he visited and did work inEngland, Wales, Brazil, Holland', andGermany, and coming out to New Zea-land in the seventies he took up con-tracts under Messrs Brogden and Sons,who built the first railways in thiscountry'. Mr Ware was engineer forthe section between Auckland and Mer-cer, which was completed in 1875. Inpartnership'with Mr Jones he built theoltl Auckland Graving Dock, and' inconnexion with this work a character-istic story is told. As soon as the con-tract was let the stonemasons formed aring and decided that they could and|Wousd demand tiheir own (price. Anenormous amount of dressed stone wasrequired—it is now incorporated in theeastern wall that runs out into theharbour from Campbell's Point. Keep-ing his own counsel Mr Ware let a con-tract for the stone in Melbourne, andone day, much to the chagrin of thewould-be combine, a specially charteredbarque arrived in the Waitemata withall the stone aboard. Mr Ware's firmafterwards built the Lyttelton Dock.

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SOUTHBRIDGE SCHOOL.

ANNUAL SPORTS.

The Southbridge District High Schoolsports were heldl in ideal weather at the•Southbridge xeoreation ground. There was agood attendance of parents and friends, andthe races, were run oft briskly under thedirection of the headmaster (Mr J. Hutton,H.A., LL.B.), and assistant (Mir L. Jaok).Results:—

Throwing Crioket Ball (Senior*)—Green 1,Grant 2; J uniois: IVxuot 1, Gord<xn 2, \

High Jump—Seniors: Grant l, Green 2.Juniors:. Gordon 1, H. Mataon 2.26yds,',-Under 0—Boys: G. Gordon 1, W.Inwood 2: ; Girls, undtar 6: C. Stringer 1,

Eileen MoriaxtyThree-legged Race, bova under 11—Hiok-

man and Heybourne 1. Alexander aild Butler2. (. ". 100yds Senior Championship—Green 1,GRGonpor 2, Grant 8. . > ■Skipping Race, over 11—K. Greenall 1,J. :Gbllins 2.

Throwing Tenjis Ball—J. Gollins 1, K.Williamson 2. .Boys' Race, under 7—D. Adams 1, Simp-

son iLong Jump—Juniors: Howatson 1, Gor-

don 2. .Girls' Race, under 7—K. Maw 1, G. Searle

2.22Ctyds Senior Championship—Green 1,Grant 2, O'Connor 8. 'Skipping' Race., under 11—P, Moriartr 1,

G..Hill % %

2i2oyds Junior Championship—Gordon 1,W. Inwood 2, Howatson 8.Boys' Race, under 8— Dyoe 1, Inwood 2.Three-legged Race, open—K. Greenall and

K. Williamson 1, Jessie and E. Free75yds Secondary Girls—Edna Clausen 1,

Ivy Alexander 2,50yds, Girls under B—C. Greenwood I,

A Woods 2.Long ;.imp—Seniors: Green 1, Grant 2.Boys' Race, under 9—(Adams 1, Free 2.Three-legged Race, secondary, girls—EdnaClansen 1, Iris Alexander 2.

: Girls' Kate, under 9—B. Bourgeois 1, M.McJ arrow 2.440yds Junior Championship—G-. Gordon

I, Walter Inwood 2, lan Inwood 8.•Girls' Potato Race—K. Williamson 1, P..Moriarty 2.Old Boys' Race—lA. Roi 1, H. Parkin 2,McGartin 3. ->

BoJ's' Race, under 10—B. Murphy 1, R.Moriarty 2.

| Girls' Race, under 10—R. Greenwood 1. M.W<x>d3 2.440yds Senior Championship—Grant 1,

2, O'Connor 3.Boys' Bun Race—Fincham 1, Adams 2.Boys' Race, under il—Alexander 1, In-

wood 2.Hop, Step, and Jump—Juniors: Howatson1, Gordon 2. Seniors: Grant 1, Green %

Boys' Race, under 12-—Heybourne 1, Ro-binson 2.

Half-mile Walk—Gordon 3, Henshaw 2.Boys' Race, under IS—Hnnsliaw 1, Hill 2.Girls: G. Lilley I, J, Gollins 2.Half-mile Junior Championship—W. In-wood 1, Gordon '2, I. Inwood 3. Senior

Championship: Grant 1, Green 2.Jelay Race—Standard IV. (McEvedy, A.Heyboum, W. Inwood, and IL Inwood).Boys' Race, ever 13— Gordon 1, I. Inwood

2. -

,

Girls' Race, over 13—Williamson 1, Green-all 2. * ' '

Obstac'e "Race—Adams 1, Howatson 2.Junior Championship—G. Gordon 1, lanHowatson 2.

Senior Championship—T. Grant and R.Green (equal) 1, M. O'Connor 2.In the evening a mo3t successful concertwas held in tile Town Hall. An excellentprogramme was given by district talent. Dur-ing (he evening the. following prize.? wereawarded:—Most popular bey (Mr P. Inwocd'sprize), James Inwood; mo3t popular girl(Mr W. J. "Woods's prize),- K. "Williamson:dux, primary department (Mr W. G. Roberts'sprize), Victoria Butler; Peter Dunward. me-morial prize for best essay, Mavis jloney.Prize given by Miss' Wills to first puoils inDivisions 1 and 2, Ruby Adams, Division 1,Iris Alexander Division 2. The prize 3 weredistributed "by Mr J?. Rowe, choirman of theachool committee. The usual votes of thankswere passed.

THE HICKSON MISSION.

SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL VIEWS.1

As recently described, by our Sydneycorrespondent, considerable discussionhas been going on in churcli and medi-cal circles regarding tlie forthcomingvisit to Australia and New Zealand ofMr J. M. Hickson, who claims thepower of liealing by the laying on ofiiands. In view of the visit, the opin-ions of the South African medical Pressare interesting.

The "Soutn African Medical JRecord''remarked that the .Mission of Healingmovement ditfereii most notably frommust otners, winch aimed at the treat-ment of disease in other than the ordin-ary ways familiar to the medical profes-sion. It would be nothing less thanUnjust and calamitous to regard themovement as merely a new tonn ofcharaltouism. It differed; from suclicults as Christian .-science, A'ewThought, the i'aith Healing of Pecul-iar people and their congeners, whatthe world called "Couoism, and similarcults, because it was most careful tolay down that it claimed nothing morethan to supplement orthodox medicine,and sedulously disclaimed any idea ofhostility towards it, or if regarding itas unnecessary. It did not, like mostof them, say "We will cure you,"but "we may cure you." The healersof the church never expected that thenumber of cases in which they succeed-ed. where medicine had failed, would beanything more than a small proportionof the total submitted to them. Dis-cussing the attitude of the medical pro-fession, the paper goes on to say thatthe ohurch healing movements regardedthe medical practitioner as not merelya co-operator but the principal workerin the direction of the prevention andcur© of disease, as definitely, entrustedby the supreme power, with a commis-sion in that direction, and all themovements aimed at was to be allowed-fco assist, with prayer, the medicalpractitioner, or endeavour to bringabout, by prayer, results where he hadadmittedly failed. They disclaimed allpower for themselves, asked for no re-ward, and made no promises; theyperfectly plainly admitted that themost they hoped for, where medicalscience had failed, was relief or curein a small minority of cases, simplybecause they could not hope for directintervention, sawing in exceptionalcasee, the selection, of which was madeby a Divine mind, . the working ofwhich neither they nor any other hu-man being could fathom or understand.iSuch a standpoint was at least emi-nently worthy of respect. > The articleagain stressed the point that suchmovements as the Mission were on quitea different footing from ChristianScience, and its congeners, and must beregarded in a totally different way. In-cidently, the article favourably com-mented oil the entire absence of any-thing spectacular or appealing to theemotions in the Mission.

Other medical journals commentedin a somewhat similar strain upon MrHickson's Mission. ,

DAZZLING LIGHTSPROHIBITED.——�— .

Danger -to road traffio at night haspaused! iGovJernmeilte throughout theworld to introduce regulations to pro-hitit the tiso of dazzling motor head-lights, but it has been found impos-sible to strictly enforce the law, for thevery good reason that hitheito no effeo-tivi anti-glare device lias been pro-duced which provided the" requisiteroad lighting. There are scores of anti-glare contrivances on the market, andthe extent to which they eliminateglare can be generally measured by thereduction they bring about in the quan-tity of light thrown on the roadway. •

A new scientific discovery baaed on anovel, appl'ioution of the principles ofoptics, named Flatlite, is an entirelynew type of reflector. It is totallydifferent from all other anti-glai'e de-vices. Flatlite lises no lens, but flipiece of plain glass. Flatlite takes thewhole of tlie light produced by theekcFrio bulb, and, alter rendering itharmless to the eye, projects it in aiflat fan-ehapedbeam on the roadlway.

Flatlite sends forth a flood of glare-,lees light in a V-eha]p>ed beam, clearlydefining all objects within its rangewithout confusing the eyetiight of man

"or beast. Flatlite gives that strongand far-reaching beam of light that isnecessary for road illumination to suitmodern requirements, aiid at the sametime it ensures the safety of oncomingtraffic by absolutely eliminating thateye-paralysing dazzle which is the dreadof ail road-users. With. Flatlite roadillumination, both _the driver of the oarand meeting it can, at ; alltimes, see the road) perfectly, and every-thing on it. «>

Flatlite 4s the nearest approach! todaylight deriving. It eliminates thedangers of driving in hilly country. Itis impossible to turn the car- into dark-ness when rounding comers.

Flatlite complies with the most strin-gent traffic regulations of any country,and places the motorist in the positionof travelling at night along a carpetof light that is a guarantee of safety>while the entire absence of , glarechanges the usual anathemas of road-users into warm approvals The idealroad light, previously impossible, baanow been produced.

Flatlite is an Australian invention.Sets of Flatlite are now procurable.The Christohurch agents (Suckling'sGarage, 117 Worcester streetJ are pre-pared to fit Flatlite to existing lampson trial. 9

FREE TOYS FOR ALL.MAKING ALL CHILBEE)I HAffjl

AT STEWART ROBINSON'S % iPEOPLE POURDSQuf t I

Mr Stewart Bobhison j, d^|mg free toys to all chttdJ**panynig customers in W !street ,West. He liasmafcHof doing so every Christmasyears now, but this year Mfor free toys audgreater than any twoput together.- This tnaYbi!^!for by the cut prices of theBiSbargains that he i? sellingWe> are safe in saying thatSvS|fore have such big money-iSgains m every description 0f iT?]shoes been offered at ChriatmutfAll the latest goods justopenedmaking the mostChristmas Gifts—Ladies'WSJiShoes ss, lid, beautiful 'Whit, (5S|Walking Shoes, Court and D&l8s lid and 9s U.. 'Ladies'Suede Court Shoes 10s fid and MMen's and Crockett and JojtftfilCalf Boots 455. MmVCRHChrome soles 13s lid.. Ladies 1 feS?Court Shoos from 16s 6d. ySDark Tan Russia Leather Cowl16s 6d. Children's Shoe Banalgalore—look for the big advertisS sin this paper—or, better stilUHMr Stewart Robinson'b Shop, cj£!street and soo tbo ffOflttlbargains—and don't forget t# tMchildren for their free .toys. ~m

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We should like to take this oppor-tunity of extending to our twelvethousand Shareholders, as well as num-erous other our eincerestthanks for their practical loyaltyand support during <the .period ofstress and anxiety which this Domin-ion has experienced during the pasttwo years. This fine support and back-ing has aided in no small degree focounteract the insidious forces and in-fluences that hav.e been at work tofrustrate the cause of co-operation.

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that helps to win the day.It's not the individual

or the army as a whole;But the everlasting team workof every bloomin' soul.' 1

The true meaning of this, splendidsentiment has been amply demonstrat-ed by our people during the 1921-1922crisis period.

The great "Turn of the Tide'"' is nowtaking place, and we confidently lookf&r an early return to that prosperitywhich has attended the Association allalong from its inception over fortyyears ago. It is satisfactory to knowthat trading returns in every sectionof the business are steadily improving,thus exhibiting the power of your loyal-ty and which is the'beetreply to the mischievous criticYOU ARE THE OWNERS OF THISGREAT 00-OPERATIVE ASSOCIA-TION, AND BY SUPPORTING IT YOUARE HELPING YOURSELVES.'We wish you and yours a HappyChristmas and a Prosperous New Year.For and on behalf of,THE DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT,AND STAFF,

A. W. JAMIESON,Secretary.

According to a Munich paper signs ofvolcanic disturbance have he-en notedin Meissner Mountains, in Thurin-gen. The rocks have been observed totremble and a yellow smoke constant-ly rises through fissures. The Fores-try Department has caused large num-bers of trees to be felled in the areaswhere the smoke has ben observed, topreserve them from damage.

The safest, quickest, cheapest remedyfor coughs and colds is "NAZOL."Ready for use when bought. Take abottle home to-night. 3

The value of the fishing industry toAberdeen is shown by statistics quotedin the Journal of the Chamber of Com-merce of that city. The total landingsof fish at Aberdeen from January toSeptember (excluding herrings) was86,120 tons, value £1,512,000. This,however, is a falling-off as comparedwith a similar period in 1921 of no lessthan 4:567,000. Increased railwayfreights are blamed for the decreasedreturn from a larger catch, as it pre-vents Aberdeen from competing withEnglish ports more favourably situat-ed.

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A paragraph which appeared fe,Cornish paper records the deithyjman at "Ross, New Zealand. kitlia," which is typical of the iW|which prevails in 'parts of'BnMSgarding New. Zealand.

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. for the Marion and Wai-clo6e t °"day'

fjiP for the Wyndham R.C.'sclose to-morrow, at

the Waku B"C -'S

Ltlnz close to-night. Thethis year ffiU 16 1161(1 911 Janu"

«nd although a non-totalisator& 5

i. alwaya thoroughly enjoyable

|JJb worthy of the truly sporting

# ,nns for the Manawatu T.C.'sMeeting close to-day at 9 p.m.

t«aces for the Canterbury ParkSummer Meeting close on Wed-

!£ next at noon.*7' .DOrt of kings,'' not according

hue journaius, but as seen ana*taoa Lonaon bueiness-man:sport racing is not

peculiarly its own; it#L 8Q emotion incomparable to

then nn emotion "iat m aSamut 5 and tho

if ™jlo real loro 01 horses is thesW-L' jj,w akin to human locve. _TheScent spirit with .which mey

do their best is a. lesson to'it- It is not the material sidejSg tbat really counts—the win-•-Vof tiie losing (mould be relatively

n tjj. only tho fool stakes moreSfhe can spare—it is the exhilara-jr the flesh and blood, the iife, the

0 { the struggle that is of value.JL Trio in tupir narrow minds:^ r understand nor appreciate theifa'and value of racing, and regardE {King of cril, are sterile of im-||Wion. Those fearful ones, whoSTtbeir fears behind tiie mask ofSgtr, should stand aside, regardj£imperfections. and blush. To gam-Spin fore, life, limbs or lucre, is in-|&tirely human, and adds a zest toW ]nvariety of forms and situations,siopen air, the green sward of theg&nrse liave a far cleanerr and more

appeal to tho senses than theted'atoosphere and tho green clothPotables at Monte Carlo, the) listsfile bridge club, or the lusts of thep&al, arena. Tho blood courses

the reins in unison and sym-gfc with the horse, whilst the turnf* card or a spin of a ball is matefrial-E'iaked but inanimate.

Wellington writer '(Gleacoe"Stes'thit M. McCarten will rido Glen,ioin tHe A.8.0. Railway Haiiuleap.|ftrten will also ride Scion and Tukia

opening day at Ellerslie,pleading jockey riding a winner anapp allowed to forget to go to.thegfe'tobs iveighcd-in (suggests alack-gion'' tho part, of somebody. Thiaagined/however, at Bosehill (N.S.W.;peMmber Oth, when J, Toohey, oneplj'kilding; jockeys in the Oommon-«lth, ton- tho first division of theffifliitta Mile on Lion Isle, . He re-tmedto'the enclosure, unsaddled, but

!iresenting himself to thelohlca, ho went straight toroom, threw his ,saddlet down hitiiself, By doingin contravention of atf the Australian Bules of.lie connexions of Lion Isle,ihey's absent-mindedness,him. to the'weighing-room,

1 his and being plao*ales, ho, pulled the Correcte. stewards, immediatelybeen weigbed-in oorreotly>and after » short discus-el' Hvde gave instructions4o hoist, the Weight flag,

"W'i Cook, tile trainer ofiorse. requested Mr Hydehoisting of tta flag,; as heijenl tho stewards"trHyde disregarded Cook's.r.fße flag; wa*. Hoisted landefs~paid fcn, Lioa lßle. fle-tho "Sydney : Referee"lie attitudo taken by Mr

raordinary, ug Cook had« appes! r-gninst the died-,itewards to tho committeejlian Jockey Club, and for

.of" tho stipendiary atew-Sp®;»Fuse to accept Cook's appealMOTjlt fhe fundamental principles of

racing is conduct-Slpforeis -.likely, to .be heard of'thisHf* -Thtf only reason that could be£u|d for-Toohey's forgetfulness wasWfttt that.he had-,been "carpeted"Brogrference 'in tho '■previous race,BEro 'awaiting tlio decieidn of the

stewards, which turned out to be threemonths suspension, although when hereturned after winning on Lion Isle hedid not know his fate.The Christmas Handicap at tlje Tara- inaki J.O.'s Christmas meeting has notdrawn a very hign-class field, and if the |rJezoman gelding, liouen, was in any-'thing like (jis best form he should makelight.his 9st 41b. Stork, who is next

vqtK a^r hig drop to 7st131b, has run one or two good races, ]but in between a very great numberof bad ones. It is noticeable that his 1owner has side-stepped the Auckland ICud in favour of the Taranaki race ofone-tenth the value. Goldplane is an jAucklander who lias temporarily left !Ellerslie to the invaders from all parts,and on his records he is a useful gal-loper. On Whangarei Cup form heshould beat Stork. Kareao and Malin-gerer, each with 7st Sib, have racedover hurdles, and it is known that thelatter is in- form, lor in his three racesover hurdles recently he was first twiceand second on the remaining occasion.Complex, an aged gelding by Guian-forte, had good form earlier in theseason, his three starts providing two 1firsts and one second, the last beingthe occasion when, lie was runner-up toMarqueteur in the Vaverlcy-Waitotara ICup. Tireless, 7st, defeated a moder-at-e field at Avondale in the early 1spring, starting at an extravagant |price which suggested a big surprise,otherwise she has r.o form to recom- imend her. Erie, €st 1-1b, has runsome fair races and will stay out theten furlongs well, but Sunny Jim, 6st101b, has hardly any recent credentialsat all. Goldplane, Complex, and Rouenmay do best. ■

Inah, vho is top-weight in the Fly-ing Handicap with the light weight ofBst 3lb, has been showing glimpses ofher old form and should race well inthia weak field. Hipo, 7st 131b, is oneof the Auckland contingent with fairform to recommend him. Hornan is astable-mate of Inah, but in differentownership. He has been a little dis-appointing this season, but last yearhe had a very useful record. Of thosefurther down the list the Master Soultgelding Big Push may do best togetherwith Inah and Roman.

The Waipukurau J.C. appears likelyto have a useful field for its principalevent, tho Amalgamation Handicap'.The Speaker, with Bst 91b, has' beenrunning well enough to suggest thathe will be hard to beat. Crown Gemhas yet to show her ability to see outten furlongs successfully, but there isno reason why she should not. Sol-dier's Love is a four-year-old daughterof Martian, -who ha& hardly raced up"i'p lier -early 'bVp-yeiar-old forfn, buttrue to her breed she will be improvingwith age. "Woden. 7st 71b, is freshftrom successes in hurdle races and',seems the Ivest of the light-weights, buthe should be hard put to it to defeatThe Speaker.

In the Open Flying Handicap Civil-form has the big load of lOst 9lb, butcapably handled' he might easily carryit to the. front, as the other horses withany apparent pretensions to form areweighted,right to him. The Speakerand Orawia. are engaged in both' thisraoe and the Amalgamation Handicap.Morose failed again at Woodville, butit is possibly too esJrly yet to condemnthe Feramorz filly altogether, so shewill have to be given another chance.

The Ashburton Trotting Club has re-ceived excellent acceptances for itsSummer Meeting. ~

The r AshburtonTrotting Cup Handicap has drawn afine field of nineteen liorfes, includingVilo and Whispering Willie, Bismur-ate, Sympathy,. Chile Pointer, Ouimetand Star, Queen. In the minor eventsare euoh useful performers as AlbertCling, Lo<ran Chief, Lady Swithin,Pinevale, The Lady Jean, La-vtona, Event and Partner. -

■ An ' Auckland message says thatInsurrection reached Ellerslie yester-day. All the cup horses are now inAuckland.WESTIiAND R.C.'S MIDSUMMER

MEETING.Th?, following acceptances have heem re-

ceived;.:— '

.GOLDSBOROUGH HANDICAP, of 100SOVS. • 6f.

V- at! lb. . , et. IkRoaevear '.. 912 Cashman . I. 7 3 'Bestir .. 8 7 Caliburn .. 7 0Woodrow .. 8 il Mystiform

... 7 0Sleepyhead .. 80, Tiihepiece .. 7 0'Barmaid/ ,

.. 7.9 Misrule .. 7 0"Divorce ..

, 7 8 . '

,PROVINCIAL HANDIGAP, of 120 botb. GJf.probate 9 1 Le' Forte 7 6,"Prince Ferouz 7 12 Embezzler .. 7 GCiirnbiea * ... 712 War Unit .. 7, 0

PACIFIC HANDICAP HURDLES, of 170govs. About 12m.

Black Kight .. 10 12 Lyroe ..10 2All Serene .. 20 11 Headlong -.10 1Strarskot ..10 3 Lady Pallas .. 9 0HOKITIKA HANDICAP, o{ 200 sore. lim.Mj-thology ..10 O Miss'.and 71-Warliie

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.. 812 Tantalus . • J 6Kilmcoji

..S 1 Amendment. ..

T 0Cave Rook S3CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 120 eovs. 6J£.Kikini .. 812 Balefire .. 712.Samarang- S 12 Lyroe .. 7 3Counter Attack S 9 Emerald Gem 1 8

Wearv Willie 8 9 Sunbath ..73Paphian

..8 7 Marauder .. 7 0

SleeDj Head .. 8 0 Demonstrate ..7 0

Matareka ..7 13 Kukumo ..7 0

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, o£ 150 sovs.7f.

_Sir Huon 9 7 North Inch 8 8Lord Ashlea .. 0 6 War Tai ••

8 fiCheer Up ..'JO- Grand Duchy 8 0Tiranga .. 8 12 Myatiforro •• 8 0Balefire .. S 12 Misrule SORoniform 8 If. Elixir 8 0Redsoroe .. 3 9ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 120 sots.

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Gf.Mythology ..10 8 Prince Feroujs 712Probafe ..9 1 Ctrahrea ..

7 12Lord Ashlea. ..

9 0 Steepholm 7 8Weary Willie 8 9 Barmaid ..

7 8Bestir .. 8 7 Wild Nigat "8Sleepyhead .. 3 0GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, of 100 bote.

Of.Grim Joke .. OS Redaome .. "12Sir Huon ..

8 8 Bonecto .. 7 12Tantalus 8 7 Steephoim .. 7 9Balefire 712 War Unit .. 7 0

WAIPUXURAU J.C.'S SUMMERMEETING.

The following acceptances liars been re-ceived :

MAIDEN RACE, of 100 wva. 6f—Marcus9 1; Merry SingeV 9 1; Master Beckwith9 lEsquimaux 9; Hokoia 8 11; Roamer8 10; Silver I.ady 8 10; MiSs Gaifieiey 8 10;Tino Paago 8 10; Sartorina 8 9; Crown Coin8 i; Cairo 8 4; The Author 8 4; Wormwood—Sarah Grand filly 7 13.

CHRISTMAS HACK HANDICAP, of 1003ovs; 7f—Thcic 0 2; Munus 8 13; Qi.een'sFerry a 10- Western Bocm 7 11; Revelry7 7.

AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 200soys; lim —Tho Speaker 8 9; Orawia 8 5;Crown Gem 7 13; Soldier's Lcve 7 10;Woden 7 7; Taipairu 7 5; Silver Tongue 7;Suspicion 6 9."

TAHOA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sc-vs;Sf—Magistrate 9 3; Aratura. 8 7; Tcrgato-toi 8 4 ; Tcut Bon 8 4; Believe 7 18; CrownJPiter 77; M:iss Gazeley 7 7The President7 7; Tino Pango 7 7; Ngam.\hunga 7 7.

PORANGAIIAU HACK HANDICAP, of 100sovs; 7f—Suspicion !) 9; Tlieic h 1 ; Mi.nus89; Queen's Ferry 86; Western Boom7 7; Sartorina 7 7; Revelry 7 3

BRAEBUIUs* WELTER, of 150 both; onc«round—Palm Oil 10' **; Royal Gift 10 6;Kail 10 2i; Oak Roao

OPEN FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs;6f—Civilform 10 3; Make: 0 98. TheSpeaker 9 3; Morose 9 1; C.'.iwia 8 13;H-epta 8 3; Toa, Taua 7 10; Crown Star6 7.

LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 botb;fif—Silver Tongue D 6; Magistrate 8 13;Munus 8 5; Aratura 8 8; Tout Bon 8 1;Tongatotoa 8; Itarcua 7- 3; Merry Singer73; Crown Jester 7 3; Silver Lady 73; ThoAuthor 7 3; Weetern Boom 7 8; Tho Pre-sident 7.

INANGAHT7A T.C.'S ANNUALMEETING.

The following nominations have been rc-oeived:—

WELCOME HANDICAP (in harness), of75 sovs; 2.36 class; lm—Grey Dawn, TrixieLee, Smithy Dillon. Foxglove, Inquisitive,Westleigli, Dusky B»y, Petrix, Eruption,Lady Audiboa. To KareJe, Dontucli, MerylePointer, Velocity, Mercadante, Prince MTac,Future, Margery Daw, Waitati Laai, DenverWood, Young Ivy. '

PROGRESS -HANDICAP (in saddle), of90 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; 8.66 class;lJm-r-Reta, Mac, L.R., Rapid Wind, Wai-mairi, Stella Ashley, Grey Lady,, RoseTracoy, Wakefield, Emerald Green, 'LouisRoth, Red Oak, Osier.

INANGAHUA TROTTING C!LTTB . HAN-DICAP (in.harness), <rf 140 govs; 4.50 class;2m—Avenue, Bita Bye, Sweet Ctle, Norv.pod,Not Out, Jvcut, Oeo, Plywood, Nellie Audu-bon, Silveretta, Lord Lytton, Lady Freda,,Rothbell. .Tydol, 'Wyoming,' Imperial Boy,Mary Hill; Flora Golding, Apres Moi.

BLACKWATER HANDICAP (in harness),of 80 sovs; 2.50 cass; lm—Hkrina, DuskyBoy, Petrix, Eruption, I«dy Audubon. LadyFreda, Prince Pointer, Prince Mac, Future,Hydaspe*, Palmdale, Denver Wood, GoldenDevon, Young-Ivy. «,

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle), of90 eovs; 3.5 ciass; l^m—Revolia, SweetCole, Bueh King, McKinney Again, Oeo,General • Pershing,, Rothbell, Armature,Tydol, Prince Charlie, Imperial Boy, In-;quisitive, Golden Devon.

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP \iri harness),of 90 bovs; 3.2 classlim—-Cole Drift, NotOut, Plywood, Nellie Audubon, Lord Lytton,Petri*. Vera Logan, "Wyoming, _ Rainbow,Mary Hill, Hydaspes, Flora Golding, Palm-dale, Bita Eve, Apres Moi.BIG R.IVEK HANDICAP (in harness), of

95 sovs; W unhoppled trotters; 5.12.c1a55;>m—Auaominion, Kothmoor, Beta Mac, Rapid

Wind, Waimairi, Grey Rose Tracey,

Wakefield, Emerald Green, Red Oak, Inquisi-tive, Oaier, L.R.

KEEP-IT-DARK HANDICAP (in caddie),of 00 eots; 2.25 class; lm—Avenue, Neut,McKimiey Again, Oeo, General Pershing,Captain Woodburn, Armature, Tydol, PrincePointer, Hydaspes, Flora Golding, Aprs®i£oi.

A COLTS DEFECT.

JUDGMENT FOR LADY SYKES.

(By Cable—Presa Association—Copyright.)(Australian and K.2. Cable Association.)

(Received December 21st, 8 p.m.)LONDON, December la-

in the claim regarding The Tctra'ch CG * ■

Noble3se Oblige, judgment was given in

Lady Sykes's favour with costs. Therruled that the colt was correctly describedin the eale catalogue, and there was no im-

plied warranty.[Mr James Whits sued Lady Sykes to re-

cover damages over the sale by the latterof The Tetrarch colt Noblesse Oblige, orwhich £IO,OOO was paid. The colt subse-quently developed a dropped hip. Plainti"maintains the defect should have been men*tioned by the auctioneer. Defendant reliedon the conditions of sale, by which the horseshould be returned if anything was wrong■with it in seven days. Stephen. Donoghue,the jockey, gave evidence, that ho noticedthe defect when riding the colt. A veterin-ary surgeon's evidence showed the oo'.t hadbroken a hip bone. Hartigan, the trainer,■who bought the colt, said ho first noticed thedefect soon after the, sale, but did not informthe owner, hoping it would recover.]

RICOARTON TRAINING NOTES.The inside of the trial grass gallop was

open for fast work yesterday, but it was notin great demand, only being used when men-tioned. The plough, which was galloped ona lot, was in good order. Early in themorning the climatic conditions were perfect,but during the breakfast interval a fiercenor'-wester sprang up, which materially as-sisted horses over the last few furlongs oftheir work.

R. J. Mason was <»the first to strip histeam, and he sent Yaldamo sis furlongs-The Varco gelding finished well in lm 182-ss. Pluto was too good for Tressayr oveTfive furlongs in lm 4s.

Palestrina galloped seven furlongs at asolid pace, and Wink five ■ furlongs.

Vespucci and Pluto galloped seven furlongstogether in lm 31 2-os. Both stripped well,and did their work in great style.

Veil was given a short sprint under a pull.Farceur could have improved upon the 55s hetook to run half a mile:

Dianella, who. wag carrying* a feather-weight, galloped nine furlongs in 2m 3 l-os.She was assisted over the first few furlongsby Dutch Clock.

Royal Mac, who has a slight touch ofthrush, was given trotting exercise in themiddle.

R'edi Hind brought Countorstroke homeover the -last four of six furlongs, the lastfive being run in lm 4 2-se.

Deucalion was given solid pace work overa circuit.

Whipping Boy and "Wharfedale were com-panions in a work out over a mile. Bothwere carrying light weight#, and they com-pleted their teak in lm 47 4-ss.

Contempt and Primoira were not out tomake time while running- six furloncrs inlm 225.

Sunny Loch, galloped seven furlongs witha small boy up. He was picked up oy RexSilva, who aleo had a light lad on top, andthe pair ran the last sis furlongs in lm 17s.

Limelight, with over 8 in the saddle, gal-loped nine furlongs on the grass in 2m 9 3-ss.The first 'six «were run in lm 16 l-ss, whichmakes the last half-mile a. slow one, as thelittle mare took S3 2-5s to cover it.

Many Kittle gave Red Gown and Pillie-winkie a start over five furlongs, and finishedwith Red Gown, just clear of Pilliewinkie,in lm. 4 4-ss, a time that could have beenimproved upon. .

Gamester beat Tiff easily over five furlongson the grass, the last half-mile taking 52 2-ss.Tiff is suffering from kidney trouble.

Mazama and Battle Scene were separatelygiven steady pace work twice round on theplough.•• Songbird, with all of 9 up, galloped sixfurlongs in lm 17 3-os. He was broughthome by Swallowfiight, and finished well.Raconteur was given from half to three-quarter pace once round.

Jazz and Castellan were galloped Beven fur-ongs together on the grass. /. They Were,both carrying' about 8, 10. and there wasnothing between them at the finish.Tatau Tatau was too good forGay Life overfive furlongs in lm 2 2-ss. Lucinette, withLord Ashlea, had a slight advantage of ThePolymnian at the end of half a mile, run in48s. . J.heee two gallops were run with ahowling - gale behind the horses.

EHiEKSIIIE TRAINING NOTES.(PBISS ASSOCIATION TBLEGEAM.)

. AUCKLAND, December 31., J-ho weather was fine at Elleralie this morn-ingV and • all woi'Jt was. done on the courseproper, outside tha trestles.Broadwopd covered seven furlongs in lm32 3-6s. King of Hearts beat Vindictive overfour furlongs run in 53 4-ss. .tfatfK* castsix furlongs behind comfcitably in lm 28 3-53.Top Sows and) Wildi Hind went four furlongs

ta elatter showing to best advan-

boManello and Ares were sent fiva furlones.the last four jip 52a.Royal Box with tha assistance of Wheit-i field over the last mile, went a round inIBm -7s. Dancing Doll and Electrode wentK-ur_ furlongs in 525,

Winning Hit was just in front of Ane=loin a mile, run in lm 40 4-ss. Boomerday wasbetter than. Archie over the same journey,in similar time. ■ "

Rapine beat Epitaph over six furlongs inlm 18s, the latter, taking lm 19s. Enthu-siasm finished better than i Murihaupo overth© same journey, taking lm 19 I<S 3.Razzltf Dazzle went fivo furongs in lm Gs.Alfort and Golden Bubble left six furlongsbehind in lm 20 l-ss.•Landslide easily beat Refinement over fivem lm 4- 4-ss. Lady Ridicule went five inand a quarter in 2m 19 S-ss.•Glen Canny and Muraahi covered a milea quarter in 2m 19 3-ss.

Gold Light was in front of Mustard Potat the end of six furlongs in lm 193. Pavobeat Cool Stimulants over the same journevin lm 183.

King s Trumpeter beat Scion over a mileand a quarter in 2m 23 3-Bs, but neither wasdoing his best.Dovolet, assisted by Gold Buckle, andMuria over ths last five, ran "six (furlongs

in lm 22 l-ss. Glontruin went six in lm18 l-ss. v'Equitable, with theassistance of Para everthe Ja.9t seven furlongs, went a round in2m 5 3-ss. Boyal Present b-e-at Income in

11111 *5 lnl beatSiieffield over five furionffs in lm 6 d-ss.Foo Chow and Royal' Star had light taskson tne sand.

WATERSIDE WORKERS' WAGES.

EFFECT OF NEW AWARD.

(press association telegram.)

WELLINGTON, December I2LSome interesting figures are publish-

ed as to the effect of the new water-side award during the past week.' InWellington the average wage for allmen employed was £4 2s 7d for 31.8hours' work. Under the old award theamount would have been £4 4s lOd,so that the reduction complained of isonly 2s 3d per week per man.

HORSE RACES INHEATS.

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TO AVOID DANGER OF LARGEFIELDS.

- iINTERESTING SUPREME COURT

RULING.

It is rarely that a judgment in theSupreme Court is of absorbing inter-est for the sporting public, but a de-cision of his Honour Mr Justice Hoek-ing, which was entered at Wellingtonon Tuesday, will probably be read witheagerness by members of all racingclubs and race-goers generally. Thedecision of the Court on a suggestedscheme of heats was that the winnersmust meet in a final heat, and thatthe totalisator must be closed beforethe preliminary heats start.

Recently the Supreme Court was ask-ed to determine the question of law,whether a specified scheme of runninga horso raco in heats or divisions wascontrary to the provisions of the Gam-ing Act of 1908, or its Amendments.The plaintiff was J. B. Harcourt,president of the Wellington RacingClub, and the defendant was the At-torney-General. Messrs C. P. Sker-rett, K.C., and Johnston appeared onbehalf of the plaintiff, and Mr W. C-.MacGregor, Iv.C., for the Attorney-General.

The Scheme Outlined.The scheme, which was designed by

the Wellington Racing Club to avoidthe_ real danger to life and limb oc-casioned where a great number ofhorses start in a race, by reason of ac-cident, was, in essential features, asfollows: ,

(1) In any race where the numberof horses starting exceeds twenty, thestewards may order the race to be runin two heats or divisions, and in suchcase the following provisions shall beapplicable:—

(2) The first heat or division shallconsist of the half of the field handi-capped at the- heavier weights; andthe second heat or division of the halfof the field handicapped at the lighterweights. In the case of an odd num-ber of horses accepting, the competi-tion shall be divided so that the great-er number of horses shall start in thefirst heat or division. ,

(3) All the starters in the race shallbe placed in the hands of the starterat the same time; and the totalisatorshall be closed at the same time as ifthe raco were to be run in one heat.

(4) The starter is to dispatch firstthe competitors in the first heat ordivision;-and after a safe interval thecompetitors in the second hoat or divi-sion.

C5) The winners of the first and sec-ond heats or divisions shall be deemedto have run a dead heat for the firstplace in the race within the meaningof Part XXVII. of the Rules of Rac-ing. If one' or' moro horses run adead heat for firs.t place in either ofthe heats or divisions of the race, thehorses so running a dead heat, togetherwith the winner or the horses running adead heat for first place as the casemay be in the other heat or divisionBhall for the purposes of the saidRule; XXVII. be deemed to have runa dead heat for first place.

(6) Part XXIX. of the Rules of Rac-ing shall be applicable to a race runin , heats or divisions except that theprovisions of Rule 2, providing in cer-tain for payment of a dividendon the second horse, shall have no ap-plication.

: Ilia' Honour, held that the.Court hadjurisdiction, under the DeclaratoryJudgments Act, to- make declarationsand orders affecting the rights of theCrown.

"A Great National Sport.""Ithink ... I should make an

order," proceded his Honour. "Horseracing is a great national sport in thiscountry, in which, probably,'at leasttwo or three hundred thousand peopleare interested. Bacecourses . are dot-ted all over New Zealand. It is com-mon knowledge that in many races theexcessive number of horses taking partcreates a position of considerable dan-ger to the riders. This position canbe met by onlarging, the courses, whichmoans an enormous expense. . It wassuggested by-the Solicitor-General thatit couid aisS be mot by limiting theentrances. This, lam satisfied, isriot practicable, inasmuch as the nom-inations for a race are always verylargely in excess of the number thatev.entually the starter. The onlyalternative to enlarging the course isto run the races in heats, and it is toascertain whether to do so in accord-'ance with tho scheme submitted islegal, that this originating summons is

brought.Races or Heats ? ,

"Section 7 of the Gaming Act, 1910,provides that 'not more than eightraces shall be run on any one day (jtany race meeting.' If 'any race is runin breach of the section every member,officer, agent, or servant of the racingclub is liable to a penalty not exceed-'ing £SO. There being a doubt as towhether a race run in two heats con-,stitutes two raoea within the meaningof that section, it appears to me thatit is a proper question to be answeredby the Court.- Failing an answer be-ing given by the Court, the only wayto test the matter would be by invit-ing a prosecution by running a race intwo heats, entailing, in the event of itbeing decided that this was a breachof the law, penalties upon a large num-ber of persons. The racing clubs arefaced with another difficulty. By theIlules of Racing which govern theclubs it is provided that no raoe shallbe run in hoats. Before a test prose?-cuti.on could be invited this rule wouldrequire to be ameilded, necessitating aconsiderable amount of delay andtrouble. For these reasons I think thatthe discretion vested in me should beexercised in favour of answering thequestion submitted. . . . The questioninvolves more than the have considera-tion as to whether a race can be run in

heats; it also involves the question asto whether, if run in heats, it can l>sso run in accordance with the schemasuggested. This vSelieme, stripped of ailtechnicalities, provides for a separateprize being given for each heat andprecludes any conrvjt-ifio" between thewinning horses of each heat

definition of a Race.' Race 7 is not defined in the sta-

tute. Tho ordinary meaning is as stat-ed in the New Erupire Dictionary 'acompetitive trial of speed.' The"Ox-ford Dictionary defines it as being 'the.act of running, riding, sailing, etc.,in competition with one or more rivals.The essence of a raco is, therefore,that the final result shall be ascer-tained by competition. It is imma-terial how that result is obtained.It would be none the less a raceif every horse started at differenttimes, the resrlt being ascertained bytiming eacli horse over the distance,the horse covering the ground in theshortest time Wing declared thewinner. In the same way I see no ob-iertion to a race being decided inh-eats. Oxford Dictionary definesa heat as teing 'a single coursein a rare or othor contest-.' Tho or-dinary meaning .ittncbed to the wordheat as applied to racing, whetherhorse-racing or foot-racing or any otherfern; of competition, is a preliminaryor scries of preliminary contests, fortho purpose of reducing the numberof competitors in the raco itrelf, ncertain number of the contestants intiie heats fixed l>v their position inthose heats, competing in tho finalheat or raoe itself. The distinction

between a heat and a race has alwaysbeen irell Tecognifod.

...

Popular Acceptance of Terms."It is not usual in-New Zealand to

run horse races in heats; this is prob-ably due to the fact that, by the Rulesbf Racing, it is specifically provided(Part 26, Rule 10): 'No race.shall berun in heats.' This rule makes it clearthat the distinction between a. racoand a heat is well recognisedamongst those conversant with racing.... I think that there is nothing inthe statute to prevent a race being runin heats. But. a heat may verv easilybe converted into a race. If the con-clusion of a contest results in the win-ning of the prize, that contest is a ■race, whatever name it may pass un-der. If, on the other hand, it is apreliminary contest to decide as towhich horses shall be the contestants ina further competition, that is a heat.This is the popular distinction,betweena heat and a race, and I think it isthe construction that should be appliedin the interpretation of this statute.It is submitted for the plaintiff thatthe word 'race' should be interpretedin the manner that racing men, con-versant. with the Rules of Racing inNow Zealand, would interpret it. Thismay be eo, but I prefer the interpre-tation that the public, without anymore special technical knowledge thanthe ordinary racegoer possesses, wouldplace upon it.

.The Plaintiff's Arguments."However, assuming that the mere

technical interpretation should boplaced upon the word, the argument forthe plaintiff, shortly put, is as fol-lows :—{l} A raco may be run in heats.(2) There can bo no legal objectionto a rule that the winners of suchheats shall be deemed to have. run 1 adead heat. (3) Under the- Rule® ofRacing in New Zealand a dead heat isnot run off, but the owners of thehorses running such dead heat dividethe stakes (Part XXVII). (4) There-fore, a scheme the carrying out ofwhich Would result in the winner ofeach heat receiving half the prize islegally unobjectionable. I think theanswer to this argument is that, tothe man with the technical knowledgeof the Rules of' Racing in New Zea-land that would induce him to attachto the meaning of the word 'race'rasulto contended for would lie awarethat the Rules of Racing prohibited arace being run in heats. If, there-fore, it is to be attributed to theLegislature an intention to use theword in thio technical sens© as under-stood by a. person conversant with theIlules of Racing there must also be at-tributed a knowledge that running arace in heats is prohibited. . . . Run-ning si, race in heats with the winnerof each heat taking half the prize in-volves no competition between the re-spective winners, and is in no sense a.race between them. A 'race.' there- Itore, within the meaning of that wordin the statute may be run in heats, |but only if provision is made for afinal beat, the result of which will de-cide the! prize-winners in the raoe.

Influence on Gambling,"The question as to the meaning to

be attached.to the.word 'race' in thestatute may be considered from an-other point of view. An examinationof the Gaming Acts as applied tohorse-racing 'clearly shows that, inlimiting- the number of races to berun, the intention of the Legislatureis to restrict the amount of gambling.It is urged by counsel for the plain-tiff that the scheme proposed, will notincrease the ambunt of gambling ona race in which it operates. I. can-not agree that this is so. A verylarge number, of the ordinary publicat % race meeting limit their bettingon a race to backing one horse. Byordinary public I exclude the man,whoattends a race meeting with gamblingthe main purpose of his visit, andrefer to the very large number whoenjoy a day's sport with an occasionalbet to add to the interest. So far asthis class of the public is concerned—-and I think it also applies to the otherclass 4as well—there would be an in-ducement to treat the heats as separ-ate races, and to back a horse in eachheat to win in the division in whichit was running. This Would not applywhere there is ,a deciding heat inwhich, say, the two first horses in therespective heats would compete againsteach other for the prize, inasmuch asit might well happen ihp,t the winninghorses of the heavy-weights niightfinish first and'second in the finalheat. '

•.

Final Heat Necessary."Looked at, therefore either

point of view, I think it would be abreach of the law to run a race in'heats unless there was a final heatwhich would result in an absolutewinner of the race. The scheme inits entirety, therefore, cannot legallybe carried out. There is no legal ob-jection to the first four clauses' of thescheme, The fifth clause must bemodified to provide that at least thefirst and second horses of each heatshall compete in a Anal heat, the re-sult of which shall decide which horses

'are the winners of the prizes in therace. . • •

Totalisator Closed Before Heats Start."The totalisator must on no account

be reopened for the final heat, but, asprovided in clause 3, shall, as regardsthe particular race, be closed when thestarters in the preliminary heats areplaced in the hands of the starter, andremained closed (of. course as regardsthat 1race only.) until the finish of thefinal heat. . . . The scheine, asmodified, may be impracticable. I amafraid 1 cannot help' that. ■ It is, inmy opinion, the only scheme that canbe carried out legally under the Act."

In view of the facilities provided bythe Declaratory Judgments Act, hisHonour was of opinion that the plain-tiff should pay the costs, which liefixed at £ls 15s, to bp paid to thedefendant.

WHANGAREI TO AUCKLAND.

RAILWAY LINE OPENED.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.;

WHAXGAREI, December 21. |

The first train carrying passengersfor Auckland left Whangarei this morn-ing, the small gap between the tworailways in the neighbourhood of Mare-retu being served by motor '"buses.

The journey occupies about eight anda-half hours, and will be materially re-duced when the line is complete.

A large gathering assembled at thestation and t'iie member for

Marsden, the Mayor, and the Countychairman, gave addresses.

A resolution was carried expressinggreat rejoicing and heartily congratu-lations to the Minister of the* PublicWorks Department on the rapid pro-gress of the line.

BOXING.j

AN AUSTRALIAN SUCCESS.

(By Cab.'e—Prats Association—Copyright.)(Australian and X,Z. Cable Association.)

YORE, December :o.At Albany Biily Shade, of Australia, de-

feated Far Keiaer in twelve rounds. Khadofought with ribs broken. Kaiser brokehis right hand in the fourth round.

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ery, Face Powders, Bath Salts, Sachets,Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors, FancySoaps, Thermos Flasks, Sparklet Sy-phons, Cameras, a comprehensive rangeof useful gifts for all ages and bothsexes. United Friendly Societies' Dis-pensary, 504 High street.

JEWELLERYPRESENTS.D. C. Shier and Co., High-class

Jewellers, have a splendid aelection_ofWristlet Watches, Engagement andWedding Bings;Bangles, and Pendants,etc. The unique designs, high quality,and low prices will ensure your last-ing satisfaction. Kemcmber the ad-dress: 207 High street. ' 'Phone 3100.

VINCENT'S, BAGMAKERS.SPECIALISTS IN TRAVELLING

REQUISITES, PURSES, Etc.Give our Sunshine Purses, 3s 6d. .

Suitcases, Cowhide, 42s 6d.Pocket-books, Russia Leather.Brief Bags, Nickel Mounts.Attache Cases, 295.They never fail to please.

Popular Prices that Draw Crowds.62 Manchester street, next Holmes'

Hotel.

THE "GIH" PROBLEM SOLVED!

SOME EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS.

fPUBLISHED nv AMUNGEUBNT.]The problem of "What to .Give" is ever a hard one to dtcido at

this time of the year. Among the leading firms of this city, the fol-lowing deserve special mention by reason of the completeness of theirstocks and the good value they offer:—

THE HOSIERY PARLOUR.Pure Silk lloso, in all colours, lion*

17a 6d to 42s pair. Bond's Drop-stitchHose, in all colours, I"s lid pair.Children's Spun Silk Socks, from 3*fill lo 4s lid pair. t'ashel street', opi'-Benth's.

CIGARS FOR MEN.Cigars! Tlie best of all giits tor

a mivn. See the magniticeut selectiou.at Simpson's, Tobacconist, 703 Col-ombo street. Cigars at lowest prices.Also Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Cases,Ash Trays, etc.

THOSE INTERESTED INPHOTOGRAPHY

Should visit Waterworth's Ltd., 70SColombo street, and examino their nno

stock of Camera?, Photograph Albums,etc., at reduced prices. Films devel-oped on shortest notice. Use of darkroom frco. All accessories.

DAINTY GIFTS.AT SIMPSON* AND "WILLIAMS.Books make a House a Homo, and

here are Books for All—also a GreatSelection of Fancy Leathor Goods,Diaries, Fountain Pens, EvorsharpPencils, etc. Shop early at

SIMPSON AND "WILLIAMS,238 High streot.

PALMS AND ASPIDISTRAS.Give Pot Plants this Christmas—-

always appreciated—from 2s 6d to 10.*Gd. Also Cut Flowers and FloralDecorations." R. S. Shillito, Seeds-man, 767 Colombo street.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS JOINT.The housewife would do well to

order her Christmas Joint from DixonBros., 103 Cashol street, and thus boassured of highest quality at the low-est price.

WINES AND SPIRITS.Try Jamea Shand and Co. for your

requirements. Mixed dozens made upto suit customers'" needs. 'Phoneor call at new address, 181 Herefordstreet.BEST FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.G. Chew Lee and Son, 610 Colombo

street, for all kinds of Freshest and Best,Vegetables from their own gardensevery morning, and all Fruits in Season.For all Chinese Goods, 165 Madrasstreet. All at low prioes. 'Phone S>B3.

L6146-5414PRESENTS FOR MEN.

Fuji andWhite Silk Shirts, Pyjamas,Hats, Coloured and White Silk Hand-

j kerchiefs, and choice Tios are amongour many Christmas linos. Munns,opp. Tepid Baths, Manchester street.

HANNAH'SLadies' Quilted Satin Slippers, leathersoles, medium high heels, in black, skyblue, cinnamon, lilac, purple, rose, 16»6d. An acceptable Xmas Gift.

At HANNAH'S, 117 Cashel street.

HUBDLEY'S FOB GIFTS.Indian Handkerchiefs, from lid to

3s 6d. Necklets, from Is 3d. BagRings, Is 3d to 4s lid. - Mirrors, 2s 3dto 20s {xi. Shoo Trees, 5s 3d.Brooches, Is lid to 5s lid. Silk Hose,lis 6d. These are only si few of theattractive gifts offered by Hurdley's thisXma«.

FOR FITTEST "quality XMASFRUITS AND GROCERIES.

l"ou cannot do better than call atECROYD'S CRANFORD STORE,

Cranford street, St. Albans.Orders Delivered Free.

DAINTY MORNING AND AFTER-NOON TEA.

Be sure and visit Cooke's Soda Foun-tain v.'hlie in town! Cool drinks, de-licious ice cream, and- refreshing tea;await you at 218.High street.

CHOICE FRESH FRUITS.Seymour and Co. are prepared this

Christmas with big stocks of Fresh.Fruit and Prices are with-in reach of all. Call 195 High strect-'Phone 3333.

CREPE DE CHINE JUMPERS.Buy yourself one for Christmas.

Smart two-tone effects, only 2os, easilyworth 355, at Bon Marche, 638 Colombostreet, near Lichfield street. 'Phone5435 A.

PLUM PUDDING~IS DEAD—LONGLIVE FRUIT SALAD.

Much more enjoyable in .hot weather!Best value in Fruit and Vegetable?.F. Tanner, 190 Armagh s'treet, andCashel street, between "Brown, Little'sand Farmers' Co-op.

TJHJfi rit-ESS, JfJill)AY. DECEMBER 22, 1922, 13

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The Christmas Bells Will soon beRinging!

Give"!ifftil LADIES—

Embroidered HandkerchiefsFancy Boxes HandkerchiefsPure Silk HoseBlack Cashmere Hose ,

■Kid and Doeskin Gloves§f

t Fabric Gloves .

Scarves and Neckwear :

Bead BagsSuede and Leather Bags

Bilk BagsSilver and E.P.N;S. NoveltiesPerfumes, Soaps, and PowdersMarabout StolesSilk Jersey Frooks and Jumpers

Dainty BlousesCamisoles and Boudoir CapsD'Oyleys and Tray ClothsDamask Cloths and Serviettes■Quilts and BedspreadsSilk Blouse and Jumper Lengths

•t j'ir*.

FOR MEN—Wide-end and Knitted TiesBlack Cashmere SoxNovelty Fancy Cashmere SoxPure Silk SoxInitial Lawn HandkerchiefsPure Linen HandkerchiefsColoured Silk HandkerchiefsBraces and Umbrellas

~ Leather and Fibre Suit Cases

Cigarette and Note CasesPurses and Pooket WalletsMilitary Hair BgishesCollar and Tie BoxesAsh TraysPencils and Penholders

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FOR CHILDREN—Embroidered HandkerchiefsPinarettes and RompersSpun Silk SoxInfants' Bibs and FeedersSilk and Voile Frocks

; ouk values are%ave purposely refrained from quoting pricesV, so well known

laham, Wilson & Smellie

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A Scottish, candidate heard the otherday of a story circulating in his con-stituency that ho was becoming strong-ly addicted to ''tasting.'' On goingdown expressly to refute the libel, liewas surprised to be met at the stationby a band and cheering crowds. Th<?chief of his supporters came forwardand grasped him warmly by the liana."I've come," explained the gratifiedcandidate, "chiefly to donv the cal-jmtirabout my drinking." "Wheest! Net aword o' that," exclaimed the agent,"it's made ye the maist popular manin the toon."—"Morning Post.''

No matter whether a co'd lodge- inthreat, head, or chest, "NAZOL,? willpromptly clear it out. Try it on sugar.

Happy children keep free from wormswith "WADE'S WORM FIGS. Wonder-ful worm worriers. 3

Make Your Gift a Camera!A camera is welcomed by everybody—-old and young. It is an appropriate giftfor either sex. Every day of the yearthere are little happenings which can beadequately recorded only by a camera.We specialise in developing and printing.

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CORRESPONDENCE.REV. R. S. GRAY'S VISION.

TO TIM EDITOB Or " THE rRESB."Sir,—Those of us who have been

Studying the phenomenon of ectoplasm■Would be interested to know whethertie following -words—"The simple factWas that it had been Mr Gray's joy*nd good fortune to see Jesus as St.Paul had done on the road to Damas-cus"—USed by Mr Justice Adams inhis funeral oration on the Re.v. B. S.Gray, are to be taken figuratively orliterally. When one has arrived at thepoint whore he has to admit that ecto-plasm is something objective, thenthe Bible has to be read in a differentlieht.—Yours, etc.,

t PETER TROLOYE.

THE OLD PIONEERS.TO THH EDITOR OT

" THE PHISS."Sir, —In your issue of December 16th,

in reference to the gathering of Can-terbury Pilgrims, there appears a com-pete list of the old pioneers who hadbeen invited by the Mayor, councillors,etc., to take part in. the day's celebra-tions. Surely, sir, it would have beenmore fitting and appropriate to haveprinted the full list of survivingpioneers of each ship than just theinvited ones. One has only to readthrough tho list, even carelessly, tofind old pilgrim's names left out.

Take, for instance, the Sir GeorgeSeymour, one of the "first four ships,"when only three names appear on thelist, whereas I know there are 110 fewerthan three surviving members of thoInworth .family who came out in thislino 014 ship and who are still residingin Canterbury. Complete records ofthis kind are surely not hard to obtain,and are more than interesting to—

Tours, etc..BALD HEAD.

DISAPPEARANCE OF THE WEKA.TO THE EDITOR OT "THB FKEBS."

Sir,—As a lovor of out native birdsit is with regret I have to confirmwhat your correspondent J. E. Hollandstates in to-day's issue re. the dis-appearance of the weka from tho "Wai-para county, or at least from the mainportion of it. After the last corres-

• pondenco on the matter I learned therewere two at Motunau station, andalsothat they were fairly plentiful in theWaipara river-bed, west of the mainnorth road. The cause of their disrappearance remains a matter of con-jecture, and whatever it may have beenit waa as complete ag it was sudden,for up till six years ago they were inevery creek, and we often had to huntthem" out of our house, at Scargill.

Though they gone from thesettled districts of the South Island,I believe they are • still plentiful inSouth Wostlahd. -AJt the Glade Houseon the To Anau-Milford track twoyears ago they were quite plentiful andtho Glade keeper told us that he hadcounted as many as fourteen on thelawn at once.

He also told' us of a fight he hadwitnessed between a. stoat and a motherbird in defence of her'chicks, in whichthe weka "proved the. victor, drivingoff tho marauder. That tho wekawaß a decided factor in checking thespread of rabbits in the WaiparaCounty is wdll known to all who knowthe bird, Scores of times I have heardthe cry of young hares being killed,»nd I have , known a weka to take-after a young rabbit that was beingftunte<| by a dog, at a moment whenthe dog was not ,in actual evidence,fhe dog in question was trained notto" molest the bird, but she was notto know that, and as far as she knewwould risk her safety in hor 'desirefor the rabbit. • ->.

' Something of old New Zealand has'gone out of Canterbury in the stillingof that shrill wild note that echoedthrough tho hills of, our childhoodand it is with feelings of deep roeretthat'l have to admit it. I had hopedto hear of her return, but that seemshfttdly likely now, and her absencewill make it incumbent npon us to

.eheok ths rise of the rabbit, which is• becoming evident in the Waipara

County.—Tours, etc.,T. E. 'L. BOBEBTS.

Nelson street, New Brighton.December 20th.

Xyf/'-vv '• vRICCARTON TRAM SERVICE.

/ TO ta» *DITO* 0* "ntß MUSS»"Sir,'—On Thursday night, December

14th, a number of us set out to catch., the 9.45 car at Gashel corner.

•"When, the car arrived at that corner"it was so crowded that five peoplewere left behind, including my friendand myself.

„After baring a great,

struggle to get my wife and daughterT*%Tio the car, we set out and walked

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home, 'leaving the other five for the, next car; To make' matters worse, aninspector' tried his hardest to getthrough the car to inspect, and I be-lieve he gave it up as a .bad job, as

y all hands were saying, '.'Drown him,drown him," and I believe he triedto induce Bome people to get off. How-ever, I do think that the TramwaCyBoard might put a trailer on that 9.45trip.

It was only a few days ago, I think,r\ that the Board thought that they would

> have to raise the fares still further,and yet they aro not able to carry the

• people "at the present time.Although tho Dunedin tramway 'sys-

' tem carries its people as'well as the■OhriStchurch syßtem, they still retain

■ their penny sections, and they are->:pretty-'(long sections.

Again, -it is impossible for the con-.ductors to gatherJail fares.when the

"■ cars are so again losingrevenue.—Tours, etc.,

THOS. M. FORD.18 Stafford street, Biccarton.

CANTERBURY CRICKET ELEVEN.TO TUB XSriOB OJ "THE FBESS."

' Sir,—As regards tho personnel of theCanterbury cricket team, aa an old

' eekotor of Canterbury for very many

■ years, I would like to endorse Mr ErnieCaygiUs'" he haying chosen a

. team that 'I think will worthily uphold• the prestige of Canterbury cricket.

- probably Powell, in place of J. Young,/- might have strengthenedus, but I haive

no desire to say anything against J.Young, a very brilliant batsman, and

~ one who, if fortunate enough to sur-vive a few overs, would worthily justi-

; fy his selection. I had the honour of' selecting a New Zealand team nineteen

' ; years ago against Warner's, which was■ a every formidable team, having beaten

; everything the Dominion could produce' in cricket. I.think the public should

- greatly appreciate;the) action of one of• -the finest cricketers the world ha 6 ever-v produced, in Mr Archie Maclaren, in

'.••• bringing a team of young English gent-lemen cricketers to uplift the grandand good old game of cricket. Trust-

- ing it will be a good game, apd that'

. tho best team wins.—Yours, etc.,J. N. FOWKE.

TO THB.XDITOB OJ "THE FBEBS."Sir,—T!he task of picking our repre-

sentative cricket eleven is nearly al-ways a difficult and.thankless one; it

r; v is not less so this year, wben everythoughtful, observer realises that Can-trbury cricket its probably weaker nowthan it has even been since the time

£ , when, in rapid succession, Wilding..Guff, Labatt, De Maus, Palmer, and

' s-v'Bobprtson dropped; out of the game." 11)0 task the present selector is

therefore, particularly difficult and dis-couraging; for to produce a strongteam out of the available material mustseem to him like being condemned tomake bricks, not indeed without straw,but without clay.

But alter malting all allowances fortho difficulties of a selector who is a

j model of fairness, and has worked hardi at his materia], cricketers about townare criticising unfavourably the selec-tion of the team to play the M.C'.C." onSaturday. They feel that the selectionlacks courage and imagination, and isbased on the wooden principle of rewarding those with-the best perform-ances in local club cricket. More dam-aging is the fact that, as one of ourpast notables put it, "it's a team of oldmen- 1' Now, at cricket, we never say amail is "too old at forty," much less at'thirty-five: if a man has been a cham-pion, and his hand has not lost its cun-ning, we favour his being played allalong until he fades away. W. Patrickis in the category I have mentioned,and if we had half a dozen like him atthe present time, they would be wel-come.

But tho extraordinary thing aboutthe latest Canterbury team is that itcontains six or soven other inen, wellon in years, who are not, and neverharts been champions, but simply useful,if not mediocre", players. These men,when at their best, were consistentlyexcluded from the Canterbury eleven inthe golden days of 1907-14.

There are at the present time inChristchurch, only five players up tointerprovincial standard—and btv inter-provincial standard I mean that ofAuckland and Wellington to-day. and ofCanterbury in pre-war days. They areBlunt, Worker, Patrick, Sandman, endHayes. Of their selection there is nodoubt. Then we must add Brunton fisthe best of two or three fair wicket-keepers. Competing for the remainingfive places are about half a dozen menwell advanced in their cricket careerswho have ever been useful, but neververy successful, players, and half-a-dozen colts in their teens, or just outof them, who are the rising hopes ofCanterbury cricket. Now the criticismthat is freely made among supportersof the game is that the Belector has

erred, and gravely erred, in passingover the young players. The omissionof Cunningham, Page, and R. J. Powell—three men who promise to developinto champions—is simply deplorable.They ought to have been included, anda sporting public would have support-ed the selector if, with praiseworthycourage and imagination, hp had 'se-lected the last two from ofSydenham, Talbot, of Christ's College,and Cromb, of Boys' High School.Worthy of consideration also is Wells,a fine left-handed howler at LincolnCollege, who played last year forWanganui. _

It is granted that the inclusion of •one or two of these would have beenan experiment, and that they mighthave done less well than somo of thosechosen, but tho fact remains that wehave no others very much better, andthe public would rather see a youthfulteam going down before the Englishside thap they would a team of ua- .distinguished elders.

The Cricket Association is doinggreat things to develop cricket amongthe youth of our city. It ought atonco to authorise its selector to dropall idea of winning trophies during thenext two years, and to concentrate onthe task of building up a new team.With much regret the six or seven older ,players should bo dropped, and a batchof colts taken up in their place. Theseshould be tried, and, even if they fail,tried again and again, in representa-tive matches, until it is finally soonthat they do not possess the tempera-ment for "big .cricket. But let thembe tried out thoroughly, and _ freshyoungsters tried in their places if theyfail. If this course is pursued I fore-see that two things will happon; weshall lose lots of matches in the nexttwo seasons, but w$ shall have pro-duced some champions by the third;so that when the epoch-making seasonof 1924-25 comes round; and the firstNew Zealand side for England ispicked, wo shall have, not only oneplayer, as at present knocking for ad- .mittance, but six or seven, as in Auck-land to-day.

Cricket in Christchurch is labouringunder /many difficulties just now.Several of our greatest players have re-tired in quicksuccession during the pastthree seasons; t tennis and bowls havemade tremendous inroads on our oldconstituency; worst of all in some waysis the loss of security at LancasterPark, wljere the-. Board of Control "inspite of the express wording of thevictory Park Act, is more and moregiving in to tho. delusion that the parkis a public, or semi-public domain, andthat the cricketers have no position ofpreference thore, and can be bumpedoff whenever a sports body with atalent for lobbying conies along.

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Now if, in addition to these serioushandicaps, our ardent and promisingyoung cricketers are to be excludedfrom our eleven so as to makfe way for"back numbers," then the outlook forthe queen of all summer games is darkindeed. , ■' .

Quite possibly Hhe much-respected,selector did not feel that he had au-thority to do something revolutionaryin picking the present team. In, thatcase, the public and the Cricket Asso-ciation shquld strengthen his hands, sothat he may feel free to'cast precedentto the winds, and go ahead and buildup "a team de novo. Only thuß.can weget back to the high standard of twelveyears ago, and make Canterbury onceagain the hub of New Zealand cricket.—-Yours, etc.,

_MIDDLE AGE.

WANTED, A HOME FOR THEFEEBLE-MINDED.

TO TOT BDITOB OP <( THE PBESS." |Sir,—This is not an appeal for funds,

only for a little thought. To-day's col-umns contain an account of the re-peatedly anti-eocial conduct of two un-happy womenj both "\voil-known to nic.

I have talked to them inprison and outof prison; I know them; and I know

that neither of them means, or wants,to do wrong, but all the same doeswrong frequently, because, in neitherare tlie brain-processes normal, whileyet neither of taem is detainable in amental hospital. When at large, neithercan act wisely or well; neither deservesprison, yet, as things , are, whatcan a Magistrate do? If 6ent to aSalvation Army Home, there would beno power to detain for life; yet that,in a properly fitted place, with libertyrestricted but not all denied, out-dooroccupation,• and friendly help and visi-tors, is what would "fill the bill," forpublic safety," as well as tfifc claims ofjustice and brotherhood., I beg again todraw your readers' attention to our cry-ing need of such home, whether at TeOranga, or elsewhere, and would eug-cest that any private citizen who feelsinterested, might usefully address hisor her local member, the Minister ofHealth, and the Prime Minister, on thesubject. Representations have alreadybeen sent to them, but the more thebetter, and this is a. way in which wecan all .help.—Yours, etc.

B. E. 'BAUCrHAN.Clifton Hill, Sumner.

PRIZEDISTRIBUTIONS.

SPREYDON SCHOOL.

The Spreydon fichool closed on "Wednesdayafternoon for the summer vacation. A very

large number of parents .assembled for tiebreaking-up ceremony, and the social natureof the function waa highly appreciated by

both adults and children. Mr E. J. Hawk-ings, chairman of the oommittee, presided,and introduced Mr E. J. Howard, M.P., whodelivered an appropriate addreßS and dis-tributed class and special prizes and at-tendance certificates. Tho scholars of thefifth and sixth standards presented Mr J.Voas (headmaster) with a shaving outfit andsomo handkerchiefs, and Mr W. G. Cookson(assistant-master) with two pipes and eomotobacco. The gifts were duly acknowledgedamidst loud applause. ■ Bountiful refresh-ments were dispensed by a. number of ladiesand members of the committee. A largenumber of tho children patronised the schoolbathy swimming, diving,- and otherwise dis-porting themselves to the enjoyment of them-selves and the spectators. Tho following isthe prize list:—

Standard VI.—Boys: Dux medal (presentedby Mr E. Hawkings) John Leek, ArthurHornsby 2, Albert Smith 3, Norman John-ston 4. Girls: Dux medal (presented by MrsBennetts) Meryl Einsella, Rita. Smith 2,ElsieTorrens 3, Nancy Hepworth 4. Specialprizes: Woodwork, John Leek (presented byIsitt's, Ltd.); cookery (1), Rita Smith (pre-sented by Mr C. Allington); reading, LindaBloor (presented by Mr G. Witty, M.P.);composition, Clem. Beckingsale (presented byMr S. Hancock); cookery (2), Eose Wills (pre-sented by Mr O. Allington); progress, CeliaBarlaes (presented by Mr E. Clarke) andJohn Livingston© (presented by Mr E.Clarke). Attendance prizeß: Special, 7 years,George Mugford (presented by Mr W. G.Smith); special, 5 years, Joan Wicks (pre-sented by Mr W. G. Taylor); Herbert Far-rant, Arthur Hornsby, Robert Michael, JohnLeek, Margaret Williamson, Rita Smith.Gardening prizes (presented by Mr ,W. G.Smith): First plot, John Leek, Fred.Streetor, Norman Johnston, Arthur Hornsby;second plot, Robert Michael, George Mug-ford, Ward Jordan, Albert Smith; thirdplot, Eric Elm03, John Livingstone. Mostpopular boy (presented by Mt T. Bloor):John Leek (runner-up, one vote behind, Al-bert Smith). Most popular girl (presented byMr H. G. Ell): Joan Wicks (runner-up, onevote behind, Attendance cer-tificates: Herbert Sfcrrant, Arthur Hornsby,John Leek, Robert Michael, George Mug-ford, Celia Barlass, Rita Smith, Elsie Toprens, Joan "Wicks, Margaret Williamson.

, Standard V.—Boys: John Searing 1, ClaudeWeston 2, George Campbell B. Girls: Flor-ence Hebberd 1, Mary Garhutt 2, Doris Shaw8. General knowledge: Victor IVeeman (pre-sented by Mr J. Mackenzie). Attendanceprizes: John Sealing, Thomas Williamson.Attendance certificates: George Campbell,Victor Freeman, John Searing, Thomas Wil-liamson, Herbert Sykes.

Standard IV.—Boys: Charlea Ell 1. KeithHancock 2, Gordon o'Ca.llaghan and BernardWilks equal 3. Girls: Rosa Smith 1, RubyNewell 2, Hilda Taylor 3. Special prizes;Diligence, Noel Smith; composition, NoleenClarke; composition, Keith Hancock. At-tendance certificate: Noleen Clarke.

Standard III.—Boys: Konneth Brown 1,.Graham Eden 2, Tom Barlass and DonaldMichael equal 3: Girls: Jessie Williamson 1,Brenda Smith 2, Jean Miller 3. Attendance:Donald Smart. .

Standard ll.—Winnie "Weston 1, JessieTyson 2, Jack O'Callaghan, Desmond War-dell, and Etta, Pocock equal 3, Frank Paulandi Clarence Wright, equal 4. Attendancecertificate: Desmond Wardell.

Standard I.—Eileen Rowton 1, Ivy Jonesand Hilda Johnson equal 2, Harvey Weir 3,Edgar Smith and' Cyril Kinsella equal 4.

Infants—Boys: Maxwell Milner 1, CliffordMerrett 2, Gerge Pierson.and Harold Yeat-man equal 3. Girls: Margaret Moore 1,Grace Smith 2, Kathleen Smith 3. Attend-ance certificates: Florence Crowdei, HayFreeman, Percy Hum®, Kathloen Smith,Russell Mackenzie, Grace Smith.

In addition to tho above, every child in thoinfant room received a book.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL.

There ww ft good attendance at tho annualbrc&k-up of the Hampstead Sohool, when ad-dresses were delivered iby Mir H A. Loy, theliov. J. F. Wiseman, and the Bev. G, Mil-

ler. The prizes were piiesented toy Mrs Loy .ub under:

Merit prizes—Dux (Mr Loy's prize): Girls.Lynda, Loy. Boys (Hon. W. Nosworthysmedal), Aubrey Baigent; G. Eurby 3, MaryMcAlister 4. .

Si V-—E. Harrison 1, Johan Watson 2.St. IV.—Phylia Chistera 1, E. Keen 2.St. lII.—R. Griffiths 1, Kama Chapman 8.St. lI.—J. Coward 1, Kuia Coward 21St.' I.—Mervyn Thompson 1, Loila Stills

2, Miss Lemen's speoial: P. Hunt. Pro- ,gress: H. Morgan. • ■P. IV., Uppor—Miari Halliburton (MissKcer's special prizes), Elsie McKenzle andT. Stevens. Lower (Miss Scoti'a specialprises): Msdgo Bigger and Dora Spicor.

Atendanco certificates were presented to thefollowing:—

St. Vl.—First-class: Rita ' Hawkea, M.Chapman, C. Jones, Linda Loy, F. Stone,C. Watson. Second-class: L. Beauvaia, F.Brown, S. Bradford, JJolly.MuA]jater, Kath-leen Crawford.

St. V.—First-class': C. Humd, H. Watson,H. Cochrane, R. Amos. Seoond-claas: JeanWatson, Eva Maohen, Evelyn Alexander,Th&lma Porter, T. Childs, T. Alexander, E-Phelps, and G. Leslie.

St. IV.—First-class; Margaret Cruickshank,Elvy Kerr, Olympia Kerr, Merle Amos, G,Sevan, A. Etheridge. Second-class: H. Os-born, E. Morris, W. Shier]aw, and H.Thomas.

St, lll.—First-class: Mavis Evans. Sgcond-class: J. Paterson, Joan Loy, L. Meclean,and Enid Shierlaw.

St. ll.—First-class: Kura Coward, J.Coward, H, Dalley, A. Husband, D. Osborn,and J, Williamson. Second-fclass: H.Msaclem, F. Husband, li. Freeman, P.Thompson. W. Pauth, Ida Anderson, andDorothy Gale.. St. I.—First-class: D. Moore and F.Thompson. Seoond-clnps: Nancy Childs,Loila Stills, Mervyn Thompson," and F.Wetherall.

P. 4—First-class: Mavis Collins, NellieCollins, C. Childs. P. Baigent, L. Wetherall,E. Moore, lan Williamson, and L. Amos.Seoond-class: A. Leark and Brenda Wake-ham. v

'' P. 2—First-class: R.Collins.* 1P. I—First-class: Aline Collins.Lonpr distance attendance prizes—C. Hume,

81-vy Kerr, Olympia Kerr 1, G. Bevan.Scripture jfrizes.—Standard Vt.—Girls:

Frarffces Bushel. Mary Bale, Molh'p McAlister.Boys: G. Furby, A. Baigent, C. Watson.Standard V.—Girls: Rita Arnst, Johan Wat-son,- Thelma Porter, Eva Machen, GladysChilds. . Boys: R. Leach. Standard IV.— IGirls: Rosie Holness, Elsie Childs. JessieMcMillan. ,

Boys: Arthur Ethridge. H.Thomas. A. Gairlocli. Standard lll.—Girls:FWa Hawke, Freda Anderson, Mavis Evans,Enid Shierlaw, Isabcll Dalley. Boys: D.McNally. Standard ll.—Girls: M&rjorieChilds, Eva Coward and Ida Anderson.Boys: P. Thompson, J. Williamson, S.

. Holmes.Junior Classes—Merwn Thompson, Nanoy

i Childs, Mav Morally, Phyllis Bushel, DorisShierlaw. C. Childs, In» Williamson, Wini-fred Gale, Betty Hall. L. Wetherall, C.

' Thomas P. Baigent . Thora Snicer, Lily1 Childs. H. Alinaton, F. Wetherall. A. Arnstf .T T?«-».-ll. .T Thorna.- G. Aline-

■ ton, J. Doylf, Ella Chin?. H. Baijrentj,. Phvllis Caldicott, Rita Bushel, snd Dora. Keen.

OPAWA SCHOOL.

The annual prize-giving ceremony in con-nexion with the Opawa Public School tookplace on Wednesday evening, in the Metho-dist Sunday Schoolroom, m the presenceof a large gathering of pupils and parents.

The chairman of the School Committee, MrT. W. West, presented the prizes, and beforedoing so, congratulated the headmaster, T\lrA. J. Wickes, and the staff upon the excel-lent results achieved this year, and ex-pressed his pleasure at knowing the schoolhad advanced a sub-grade in attendance. Ashort but excellent programme, which wasthoroughly appreciated by the large audi-ence, was contributed by -Mrs West, MissesTopping, Round, Jardens, Joyce Staff,Messrs Fielding, and Rae Heard. Theprizes were 'then distributed as follows:—

Dux medal—Rita Glastonbury; runner-up, Edna Hope.

Special prizes presented by Mr J. \Y.Trist for m'Srit —Standard V. pupils: JoanCornish, Mervyn Dalziel.

Special prizes presented by Mrs\ J. F.Scott for sewing.—Standard VI.: KathleenAlexander 1, Dorothy Cox 2. Standard V.:Gladys Tatnell 1, Marjorie Doell 2. Stand-ard tV.: Dorothy Simes 1, Constance Cour-tier 2 Standard III.: Nell Wilkinson 1,Colleen Delahunt and Violet Smith equal 2.Standard II.: Trbtie Opie 1, Doris Salt 2,Standard I.: Edith Maginness 1, Florence

prizes, presented by Rev. H. R.Williams.—Mavis Haylock, Agnes Haylock,Jack Hills, Olive Weakley, Fred Evans, Col-

leen Delahunt, Joan Delahunt, Marjory Beat-

tie, Norman Haylock, Isobel Boyle, EuniceWeakley, Annie Haylock.

„Attendance prizes were presented as fol-lows :

Standard Vl.—First-class: Howard Cour-tier, Grace Davidson, Ronald Baker, AnniaHaylock, Reginald Alexander, Ada Johnston,Kingsley Bradshaw, Kathleen Alexander,William Lewis, Ester Barber, Albert Pater-son, Leila Veale, Charles Spragge, WinnieBaunton, AlisonPierr, Myrtle Adams. Sec-ond-class: Vincent Delahunt, Marjory Beat-tie, Charles Angus, Eleanor Adair, WillieArchbold, Edna Hope, Doris Johnston.

Standard V.—First-class: Charles Savage,Nevle Cornish, Frank Robinson,-Mervyn Dal-ziei, William Mmchall, John Brown, JoanCornish, Evelyn Savage. Second-class: Al-fred Wickes, Henry Davis, Violet Wilson,Thora West, Kathleen Scott, Inez Farrar.

Standard IV.—First-class: George Good-hart, Leonard Pate{son, • Dorothy Simes.Second-class: Arthur Lydiate, Harry Scott,John Glastonbury, Edna Mansley, LornaAlexander.

Standard lll.—First-class: Aubrey Dixon,George llauger, Agnes Haylock. Second-class: Kita Hart, "Violet Smith, Bertram Bai-ley, Colleen Delahunt, Rewi Steans, JeanScott, Sidney Alexander, Ronald Moon, OliveWeakley.Standard ll.—First-class: Gordon Brown,Frederick Evans, Barnard Adams, AngusDurie, Pauline Mowatt, Mavis Hoyjock. Sec-ond-class: John Wheeler, Jessie Farrar,Edith Lydiate.

Standard I.—First-class: Alma Rich,Jessie Lindsay, Florence Garland, Joan Dela-hunt. Second-class: Peter McDiarmid,Percy Matthews, _ Edith ' Bailey, AdelaideMowatt, Mavis Rich.

P. IV.—First-class: Stanley Mauger, Ray-mond Garland, Norman Haylock. Second-class: Constance Alexander, Eileen Cox,Mary Wright, John Hills, Albert Marshall.

ST. ALBANS SCHOOL.

Tlio annual distribution of prizes von atSt. Albans School took place at St. Matthew's ISchoolroom on Wednesday, the hall beingcrowded with parents and children. Thechairman of tho School Committee, Mr T.P. Moore, presided.

Mr L. M. Isitt, M.P., in the- courso ofan apt speech, stressed the importance ofstudy, add told tho children that the hardworker could always get to the top. Hecompared the old mothod of schooling withpresent-day*methods, and said he looked for-ward to still greater improvement in educa-tion.

Mr Armitage, chairman of the- EducationBoard, congratulated the committee on thebeautiful state o£ the school grounds and itswillingness at all times to assist the Board.

The headmaster, Mr Sutherland, spoke ofthe loyalty and the great efforts of theteaching staff, and how proud ho was of thestandard set by the St. Albans School.

Mr Gordon moved a vote of thanks tothe chairman of the School Committee, andstated they possessed in Mr Moore a manwho loved his work, and spared no effort onbehalf of the school.

A very fine concert was given by thePU&e tho afternoon, in the schoolgrounds, a Christmas tree waß loaded withpresents for- the infants, and every childreceived a gift. The children gave heartycheers for the chairman.

Attendance certificates ana prizes wereawarded as under: —

Infants.—Attendance—First-class: it.French, E. Baynos, R. Erskine, A. Parker,J. McLeod, A. Dangerfield, G. Thornton.Second-class: R. Smittt, J. Hattie, A. Arnott,F. Fielder. „

Standard I.—Attendance—First-class: G.Thornton, 0. Anthony, G. Williamson, A.Baillie, It. Winter, R. Clark, S. Baynes, G.Muniy, T. Hattie, R. Smythe. Second-class:B. Gibbard, M. Hillsdon, H. Forbes, W.Carpenter, L. Barry, M. Moss, F. Manhire,J. Hall. Running: B. Gibbard, H. Forbes,M. Hillsdon, R. Lulcey, M. Woodbury, J.

Standard II.—Full attendance: 0. Ander-son, L. Constable, J. Rodger, »M. Napier, B.Bunz, S. Marston, W. Hall, R. Claridge, G.Mills, N. Henderson, N. Parker, Second-class: Agnes Cooper, E. Mcllroy, I. Whitaker.Sports prize: A. Copper, JT. Neato. '

Standard lll.—Attendance—First-class: P.Jowett, R. Hetrick, E. Taylor, A. -impson,

A. Forbes, G. Reid, G. Carpenter, It. Danger-field, D. Money, G. Moore, N. Green, G.Thomas, M. Seaton, E. Smith. Second-classcertificates: G. De Brun, W. Kewoll, C.Kiddey, M. McPhail, K. Kiddey, T. Gun-ther. Running: N. lloPhftrilj R. Knowles, P;Robertson, P. Jowett, E. BTydon. Swim-ming: N. McPhail, J. iWhitmore. Specialprize (Mrs Purse): Fred Watson.

Standard IV.—Attendance—First-class:..Moyna Alpe, C. Brydon, G. Blackni&n, V.Dallfey, J. Gregg, M. Green, G. Harland, ii.Knox I. Wilkinson, A. Wright, R. Wood,E. Wylie, ,D. Baynes, H. Goodyer, A.Wel-beloved, T. Evans, G. Fleming, G. West.Seoond-class: A. Jeffs. Special prize fox pro-gress, presented by Mrs-*Jackman: BessioDini. Special prizes for improvement inwriting, Miss Wardlo'a prizes: Ida Bennetts,A. Trugance. Sports: John Maxwell, JamesChisn&l, G. Kail. Swimming: W. Boxer, V.Clegg (3), P. Nicholls, G. Heaney, MavisDas.s. '

„ Standard V,—Attendance—First-class: Thel-m Green, Evelyn Holler, Alma Pocock,Nancy Robinson, Vera Gladys Stewart,Lawrence Quartermaine, J. Anderson, L.Bunt, B. Daniels, A.' Francis, 0. Green, G.Gregg, A. Kcjnt. Second-class: EthelFlewellyn, E. Simpson, W. Baillie, G. Par-ker. Running: Nancy Robinson,' WinnieWard, Mavis Bradley, Marjorie Dee, h.Pither, G. Hazeldino. Swimming: Alma. Po-oock, Vera Scott, L. B.Daniels, Nancy Bobinson, May Kiddey, G.Gregg, H. Escott.'' Championship Cup forland sports: Girls, Nancy Bobinson; boys,Lionel Pither. Medal for -bast all-roundsport: L. Pither. •

(Standard Vl.—Attend&nc©*—J?irst*<3lsiSß iJean Anderson, W. Blackman, N. Lister, M.

Newman, J. Sillif&nt, R. Smith, M. StrangyL. Chapman, D. D'alton, B. Lord, J. Hen-derson, A. Webster. Second-class: T. Car-penter, B. Flewellyn, S. Flewellyn; E.Money, E. Allen, 0. Cooper, G. Porter, M.Keid, £>. Walters, N. Wylia. Running(sports): M. Lister, W. Blackman, J. Silh-fant, R. Smith, M. Strang,® E. liintott, J.Hay ward, A. Straohan, M. Horton, R. Flewel-lyn. wimming: M. Lister, W.- Blackman,J. Sillifant, R. Smith, O. Berry, J. Hinder-Son, A. Webster, R. Campbell, J. Newton, C.McPha.il, C. Moss, W. Ryder, S. Flewellyn,R. Flewellyn. Specials: Dta (medal), Mer-rick William Horton; runner-up, RussellBunn. Swimming: Champion, WilliamRyder; runner-up, Samuel Flewellyn. Popu-lar boy: Merrick W. Horton (Mr Isitt'eprize). Popular girl: Melva lister (Mr Isitt'aprize).

Donations.—Medals: Mr Flewellyn (best &11-rrcrand qpofi't), Mr |(gt|rl championswimmer), M. Sutherland (dux). Cup: MrWright (best all-round 'boy at cricket).Prizes: Mrs Smee (third prizes for swim-fting, girls), Mrs Jackman(progress Standard4), Mrs Purse (Standard 11., writing), MrIsitt (third prizes for swimming, boys), • MrJones (girl runner-up to champion swim-mer), M. Cotou (silver watch, picnic nport°),Miss Wardle (writing, Standard IV.). Pre-sented to school: Mr Green (oricket bat),Mr Coton (2 sets stumps and pads).

CASHMERE SCHOOL.

The CashmeTe School breaking-up ceremonytook place yesterday, when the prizes werepresented by Mr J. <-!. Prudhoo as follows:

Uux meaal presented by Mr Prudhoe):Marjorie Mitchell.

Standard Vl.—Marjorie Mitchell I, GeofireyDei'bidge 2, Raymond Rountree 3.

Stanaard V.—Leah Gilchrist 1, GeoffreyLightband 2, Bery.l Richards 8. Progress:Fred Valpy. Consistency: Leslie McCul-lough.

Standard IV.—Ethel Morton 1, Kuna Ha.ll2, Winnie Barrett 3.

Standard 111.—Alaji Mitchell 1, Pat Loe 2,Howard Richard 3 3.

Standard ll.—Mary Thornton 1, Jack Brad-bury 2, Joyce Sladen 3.

Standard I.—Joan Derbridge 1, Betty Bull2, Molly li&ver 3.

p.4. Jean Mitchell 1, Betty Ferguson 2,Ralph Leathwick 3.

P.3.—Eleanor Everist 1, Leslie Yolland 2,Ada Byfield 3.

P.2. Morris Graham and Whitt Thorn-ton (equal) L

P.l.—Joycelyn Parton and Betty Hughes(equal; i-

ARANUI SCHOOL.

The prizes in connexioii with the AranuiSchool v;ere presented by the chairman, MrVenner, yesterday afternoon, as follows:

Standard Vl.—Proficiency: Dux of school,Connie Hopkins, Fred Ward 2. Headmas-ter's prize for composition: Evelyn Aldous.Attendance: Fred Ward. Pr'Sciency Cer-tificates: E. Aldous, C. Hopkins, E. Hill, E.Loach, G. Iggo, F. Ward. Endorsed Com-petency: J. Stevens. Competency: E.Coull.

Standard V.—Proficiency: Nellie Mitchell1, Millie Cunningham 2. Headmaster's prizefor composition: Nellie Mitchell. Attend*ance prizes—First-class: Phyllis Boyd. Sec-ond-clase: Myrtle Boyd, Grace Duthie. HazelWard.

Standard IV.—Proficiency: Edna Ward 1,Brian Lovell-Smith 2, Phyllis Loach 3. At-tendance —Second-class: Phyllis Loaoh, JamesStevens, Joe Sedgley, Lloyd Richards. BrianLovell-Smith.

Standard lll.—Proficiency: James Aldotia1, Noela Ward 2, Mollis Wilis 8. Attend-ance—Second-class: Violet Bovd, MollieWilks.

Standard ll.—Proficiency: Mary Dillon 1,Aileen Grant 2, Arthur Ve'nner 3 and attend-ance.

.Standard I.—Proficiency: Rewa Rowland1 and attendance, Allan Sprosen 2, RobertAlexander 3, Ernie Ford and Robert Alex-ander. Attendance: May Grassam. TomRoberts, Marjorie Hill, Willie Alexander, Ar-nold Warren. Good conduct (presented to

Standards I. and 11. by Miss McDonald):May Cook, Spencer Wheeler, Walter Wil-liams. Special prizes: Lucy Smith, neat-ness; Dorothy Newman, progress; IreneWheeler, progress ill reading; Horace Grant,progress in reading."

Infants—Class i: Neil Iggo Ist proficiencyand attendance; Denis Sampson, 2nd pro-ficiency; Gwen Simpson 1, Gweti Frouda 2.Harry Hill, progress; Peggy Brook-Taylor,progress. Attendance—First-class: DannieCampbell, Noellene Chapman. Second-class:Bertie Campbell, Frank Malaquin.

Navy. Leasrue Composition Certificates—

Standard VI.: Connie Hopkins 1, EvelynAldous 2. Standard V.: NelUo Mitchell 1,MiUie Cunningham 2.

Sports prizes—Ellis Loach, Ist, open;Phyllis Boyd, Ist under' 33, Ist under 13(country schools); Myrtle Boyd. Ist under 15,2nd under 14; Ronille Loach, 2nd under 14;Violet Boyd, Ist under 11: Spencer Wheeler,2nd under 9; Phyllis Loach, Srd under 13. ■

, LAURISTON SCHOOL.

The annual "break-up" ceremony in con-nexion with the Lauriston School, took plac*on Wednesde/ afternoon, when there wa3a large gathering of children, with theirparents and friends. Great interest wastaken in an exhibition of school work, in-

cluding! 6ewing, mapping, drawing, paperwork,carton work, plasticeno modelling, etc. Theprizes won during the year were presented byMr H. J. Crothers, chairman of the SchoolCommittee, after which afternoon tea wasbunded round. A programme of races vasthen carried out, the proceedings terminat-ing with a lolly scramble. The following werethe prize-winners:

Standard Vl.—Forrest Letham 1, JeanLetham 2, Stephen Curd 8.

Standard V.—Phyllis Letham 1, Frank Mc-Neill 2, Myrtle Goodwin 3, Pearl McNeill 1.

standard IV.—"Winnie Mitchell 1, DouglasLetham 2.

Standard lll.—Elsie Cretney 1, EileenMaidens 2, Edna' Lemon and Bay McPhail(equal) .3.

Standard II.—Ella Letham 1, Nellie O'Sul-livan 2, Margaret Farquhar 3, Isobel Lethain |4."

Standard I.—Erin McNeill 1, Raymond Mit- Jchell 2.

Sewing Prizes—Standard VI.: May Letham(Mag H. J. Crothers' prize), Jean Letham(Mrs C. Goodwin's prize). Standajd V.:Clarice Maidens (Mrs H. J. Grot&ers' prize).Standard IV.: Winnie Mitchell. StandardIII.: Elsie Cretney. Standard II.: EllaLetham. Standard; I.: Rachel Curd. P.l:Joyce Hayward P.3: Enid Letham.

Attendance Prizes (presented by Mr W. E.Smith)I—Under 1—Under three miles distance: MyrtleGoodwin. Over three miles distance: IreneBishop. Special, lower division: ReginaldDalzell.

Special prizes presented 'by Mrs W. W.Goodwin for highest marks for year;—Girl-s standards: Winnie Mitchell. Lowerstandard: Nellie O'Sul'.ivan. Speois.l prizespresented by Mr T. Mitchell for highestmarks for year.—Boys—Upper standards.:Forrest Letham. Lower standards: TeddyMcNeill. .

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Proficiency certificates were gained byForrest Letham, Jean Letham, Stephen Curd,and endorsed oompotency certificates,- withspeoial merit in handwork, by May Ilethnmad Allan Letham.

ADDINGTON SCHOOL.

The annual school break-up was held onWednesday. The infante' Christmas troe,decorated by Misa Thomson and her capablestaff, was a source of delight to tho youngerones. Standard I. pupils were entertained byMiss Burr, while Standard! 11. and Standard111. scholars heldi a, combined concert, MissBowden presiding, accompaniments beingtostefully provided by Misses Petrie and Mo-Clure. The seniors collected in the largo as-,sembly room,, where a number of parentswere presont. Mr Geo- Wear presided, andpresented Standardi VI. proficiency certifi-cates. A good programme was provided bythe pupils. Tho dux medals wero won byMavis Osborne and Osmond Spiller, the run-jiers-up being Doris Jenkins, and NormanOlifi. Presentations were made by StandardVI. pupils to Mr H. Kennedy, senior assis-tant, and his pupil-teacher Mr H. D. Smith,and to Mr G. H. Robertson by his StandardV. pupils and football boys, Mr Robertsonhas just received well-earned promotion atWoolston, and Addington friends wish himevery success. Tie following is a list ofwinners of certificates for good attendance*.—

Standard VI-—Edith Rita Campbell, EvaWilson, Joy Boyes, Jessie Seorle, Cyril Os-mond Spiller, Harvey William Hiles, HenryEwen Ash, Leslie William Templeton, DavidJames Wilson, Stanley Beoranont, IsabelleAlice Harland, Jack Worgan 'Wormald. Wal-ter Langdon Ed"ward, Deeds Monica EvelynFiintoft.

Standard V,—Erinft Wilson, Arthur Wil-kins, Grace Glanville, Elk Campbell, RobertAitchison, John Wear, John Hancock, Mat-thew Hall, Walter Cooper,- Roi AgnesMooney.

•Standard IV.—Joyce Streeter, GordonTurnpenny, George Wear, Constance Watkin-son, William Browning, Fred Coventry, RunaStreeter, MJaud Pa.ul, Raymond Lloyd, HaroldBrooker, Frank Bellamy, Alex. Dioltson, NoelBillcliff, Rita Petersen, Maisie Lawson,Maurice Pimm, Winnie Sproston, GeorgeTempleton.

Standard lll.—Alan Wright, Dorothy Paul,Dunoan Walton,..Daniel Wilson, Gwen Hew-lett, Beatrioe Lorimer, William Thomas Ped-'die, James Smith, Marjorie Sherwin J-uowe,Robert Francis Edward..

Standard ll.—Rachel Baraett, Jessie Bull,Clarice Cooper,' Gibb, Alice Cottle,Harold Brownjng, Duncan Streeter, EssieBrowning, Bertha Coventry, Eileen Sandford,Phyllis Wormald, Edward Harland, BasilLawson.

Standard ll.—Willie Robinson.Standard I.—Frank Tritt, Erio'Latto, Row-

land Grey, Miriam Grey, Laurence-Hutchin-son, Dulcie - Howlettl James Hunter.

P. 4—Herbert Browning.P. 3—Leonard Shapoott, Lester Harland,

Robert Browning.P. 2—George Wilson.

WAIMAIRI. SCHOOL.^The distribution of prizes took place inSt. Paul's Schoolroom on Wednesday even-

ing, Mr T. Holmes (chairman of the SchoolCommittee) presiding over a very large at-tendance of parents and children. Followingis the prize list:—

Merit Prizes—Standard I.: D. Habgood,R. Stockdale, L. Dolley, E. Hickling; Stan-dard II.: M. Lewis, M. Evereßt, M, Gibson,0. Hill. Standard III.: J. McCullough, F.Hill, E. Ryan, E. Mulholland: Standard IV.:E. Bond, M. Gregory, P. Oobden, N. Coull.Standard V.: K. Eihirlaw, S. Woods, E.Everest, R. Gibson. Standard VI.: Dux(Miss Duncan's gold, medal), Gladys Dalley1, R. Stanton (Mr Wood's prize) 2, N.MeCMrr 3.

Sewing Prizes-*-Standard I.: J. Sturrock,E. Sandford. Standard II.: B. Hall, A.Rowa. Standard III.: E. Ryan, M. Rut-ledge. Standard 4: E. Hewitt. (MrsRoberts's prize). Standard V.: J. Ellman,R. Niles. Special prizes in Standard V.':E.Everest (Miss Hookliam's prize), F. Stur-rock (Mrs Hookham's prize).

Special Prizes—Infants (Miss Cook'sprize): G. Hennessev. Miss Garmson'sprizes: E. Everest, E. Sandford. ■ History(Standard VI.) (Mr Hookham's prize): W.Ohariesworth. Geography (Standard VI.)

. (Mr Parera's prize) : A. Charlesworth.Best writing in school: Boy (Mr Holmes'sprize), J. Charlesworth; girl (Mr Blumsky'sprize), E. Everest. Composition (StandardVI.): M. Neilsori. improved composition(Standard V.): H. Taylor. Improved arith-metic (Standard V.): H. Hartley (Mr :Eliott's prize). Spelling and neat work(Standard V.): R. Niles. Most popular boy(Mr Nightingale's prize):. Alec Malcolm.Most popular girl (Mr Ferguson's prize):Gladys Dalley. _ >

Each child in the infant classes receiveda toy from Father Christmas.

WOOLSTON SCHOOL.

Yesterday the annual prize distributionVea held. At 10 a.m. the infants assembled

»before a large and prettily decorated Christ-maß tree laden with gifts. Each child re-ceived a present and a bag of sweets from"Father Christmas." This delightful treat

-was the result of much work by the head-mistress and her assistants. Mr Rowse,chairman, and other members of the com-mittee addressed the gathering, and extendedthe season's greetifags to the children. Thescholars of the upper school were then ad-dressed by the committee. Part songs androunds, during the year by the head-master, _Mr West, were sung by the Stan-dard IV. boy 3 and girls, after which theprizes were presented by the chairman. Thefollowing Is the list of those gaining at-tendance certificates: —

Standard Vl.—Boys: F. Egan (full at-tendance for 10 years), Frank Hamilton,C. Percy, A. Bergman, H. Hill. Girls: EiiaHolmes, Ruve Wallis.

Standard V.—Boys: C. Barnhill. A. Graf-ton, W. Greenland, Wr . Hawker, L. Milner,K. Norris, E. Sopp. Girls: Irene Cattrall,Louisa Jacobs, Gwenda Egan (8 years),Mina Evelyn Dykes, Isabel Coutts, ;Lily Pennells.

Standard IV.—Boys: Ray Bourgeois, Leete |Dobbs. Robert Milne, David Overend, R.Coi, Oyril Makin, John Taylor, JosephSnelling, Charles Lingard, Louis Ormandy.Girls: MJrtle Bradley, Edith Gofton, IrisGunderson, Vera Kart, Mabel Logie, MoyaKidman. Jean McDonald,- Helen Norris,Doris Woodham, Hazel Woodham, Ada Win-ter.

Standard III.—Boys: B. Gallop, E. Hay,A. McLennan, L. Newbury, R. Webb. Girls:

Mavis Gatehouse, Glenister Gimblett, May

Rojfe'rs,Venus Yeaiman. _ v,«m LE "rhrdKbTo°y M RSsoh,' Ii S M'ebb; Jones', F Winter, K Barnett.K Upton, E. King, J. P«PPer. E. Log.e. jGirls: Daphne Harris, Mary H^ei - „ L

fitnndard I—Bovs.' tdwin ilang'er, r. :Sufurn w Leonard, A. Clark A. Thompson jA. Hay. C. Smart.. Girls. BetU JieaJlO>

Houghton, l>oris Bourgeois. t

pi-rts |Grace Saunders.

Suecial prizes wero v»on as unaor.« j

Attendance: V. Kg»n. vnnwlsdeeStandard V.—Boys: General knowledg^

{IS Hf' fn a -ZT ( To'm^^ton(arithmeUc), Stanley Barker (arithmetic),

Ewart Hay (genera e ,fme ' leo te^.aTt u o m-

marks),NoUie Rogers (progress), Venus Yeatman(P S°tfndard 11.-Boys: Cedric Musson (l.t

k nichardt(2ndr),

8 iitoen'tJptSn (sewing), Lily

Kis7aend\rd"-IGoid conduct: Bernard Shaw,May Andrew. Neatness m school workjAlbert Thompson. Needlework. AieC°lnfants—P V.: Phyllis Beaumont (pro-ficiency), Thelma Harvey (writing). P. .HMarjorie Hay, Jack . Mwapin. P. 111..Steve Mowbray, Francis Clark.

SUMNER SCHOOL.

Th» .breakuiK-up ceremony in connexionmih tho Sumner School took piace onnesday. The infante' partyafternoon, and later at the t i jjunior prizes were presented by Mis FountainBarber In the evening the chairman Mr G.A. Alexander, presided over a crowded gather-ing in the Town Hallr where the rest of theprizes and the medals won during tho yearwere presented by Mrs Alexander.

The Hon. J. Barr briefly addressed the

gathering. Speaking to the outgoing schol-are, he reminded them of their duty to he rold school and district The briffia.nt oneswould have to be careful or the p.odderswould be at them. He urged the boys tobo courageous, courteous, and hard-working,and the girls to be forgiving _ and Bympa-thetio. The good name of 'their old schoolshould for ever be in tlieir minds, for theywould always cherish the help it gave themin their primary work.

Mr J. McCombg, M.P., in acknowledgingtho congratulations of the chairman, paid avery high oompliment to the School Commit-tee for the deep interest it_ took in the affairsof the school. He was himself a parent inthe borough, and wished to pay another highcompliment to the .staff of Tho school, who,he felt suro,\were endeavouring to give thescholars of their best. He urged all, to getthe best education possibloi because it en-abled them to get the most out of life. Heconcluded by extending to all the season'sgreetings.

Mr Peverill thanked the chairman on be-half of the- Board of Education for theinvitation to be present. He was eo im-pressed by the good work being done by theSumner people for education that he haddetermined that the Board should be repre-sented; Tho magnificent local effort to buildthe fresh-air school was recognised through-out the Dominion. The school toj ono ofthe best in Canterbury, and he TToped theywould retain the services of the presentheadmaster for a long time yet. He askedthe chi'dron leaving to do credit to the Boardwhich had helped them, and wished them ajoyous Christmas and a happy New Year.

Mr Alexander said the children had rea-son to bo proud of their success during theyear. He regretted to say that, owing to un-expected difficulties, the championship shieldwas not there for presentation to the boyswho had distinguished themselves at Lan-caster Park. He was proud of the old-sohola.rs, and hoped to have an Associationformed before long. He thanked the parentsfor their hearty support during the year, andqlso thanked the headmaster and staff for theway the work had -been carried on, particu-larly Mr A. J. T. Withers, who had beehacting-head for Beveral weeks.

Mrs Alexander then presented the classand sports prizes. The list of the latter hasalready been published. The following isthe class list:

Standard 6.—Girls—Dux medal: MarjorieDuncan; Rite, Allen. Proficiency:Rita Allen, Esther Barber, Mollie Cadle,Frances Boulton, Mavis Peek, Hazel Peter-sen, Connie "Willis- Endorsed competency:Lynda. Powe. Competency: Gwen Mogridge.Sewing: Molly Cq#Ue and Rita Allen equal.Boys—Dux: Jack Allan; runner-upt CliffordCollins. Proficiency: John P.. Allan, Alex-ander S. Allen, Kenneth B. Allen, Doug-laß W. Bishop, Wallace C. Collins,Gerald East, John ' S. Lee, (MauriceMalloch, William E. Merritt, Peter Phipps,Albert F. Taylor, Robert A. Wilson. En-,dorsed competency: John H Craib.Competency: John A. Barberel, DudleyDawo, John H. East, Richard Neville. At-tendance: Clifford Collins, Ale* Allan,

Maurice Malloch, Dick Neville, Will Merritt,Ken Allen.

Standaid V.—iGirls: Ethel Buxton Ist, lead-ing 1, arithmetic 1, composition 2, drawing3, sewing 1; Betty Trileaueu 2nd (equal),Mary Browne, second (equal), composition I,

English 1, arithmetic 2; Freda Martin Srd,English 1, writing 1, geography 1, history2, drawing 3. Sewing: Marie Gee 1, EthelBuxton 2. Boys—Geoffrey Williams Ist,

composition' 1, Geography 1, history 1, reading l1, Jack McDonald 2nd, arithmetic 1, geo-graphy 2; Harry Millard 3rd, aa-ithroetic 1,drawing 3, reading. Attendance: Harry Mil-lard, Ronnie Boulton, Victor Etheridge, EricSmythe, Maurice Petersen, Mary Browne,Lorna Boswell, May McGregor, May Finlay-son, Dorothy Jackman.

Standard IV.—Girls—Dorothy AlexanderIst, ■ Bpelling 1, composition 2, reading 8;Enid Chambers 2nd, reading % English 2,Ivy Willis 3rd, English 2, spelling 2. tewing:Molly Aburn 1, Particia McCombs 2. Boys—Ilrio Carew Ist, arithmetic 1, geography 1,history 1, composition 2, spelling 2; GeraldCraddock 2nd, arithmetic 1, composition 1;Cray dm Francis STd, reading 1, composi-tion 1, English 1, arithmetic. Attendance:Douglas Allan, James Browne, Erics Carew,Croyden Francis, Archie Gray,\ Jack Hes-lop, Stanley Nicholls, Alan Roswell, EddieStoneman, George Williams, Leslie William-son, Ray Bascand, Gavin Brown, Molly kAburn, Joan Gibson, Gwen Willis, MavisFluerty.

,

Standard lll.—Girls—Una Powell Ist, read-ing 1, English 1, arithmetic 1; Rita Jack-

man 2nd.; Oiga Sergison 3rd, arithmetic 2;Valmai Webb, arithmetic 1, and attend-ance. Sewing: Jessie Griffiths 1, Arti And-rews 2. Boys—Sinclair Stapley Ist, arith-metic 1, English 2, reading 2; Sydney Chap-man 2nd, reading I<, Bngiish 2; GordonBuchanan, English I, geography 1; RonnieGlackin 4th. Attendance: Valmai Webb,Rita Jackman,. Gwen Bamford, AudreyDawe, Nancy Lang, >. Joan Dawe,Roy Carew, Dawrence Carpinter, LeslieFrsd Boot, Roy Carew, LawrenceCarpinter, Lestie Malpas, MalcolmClaitk, David Bowman, Ronnie Mortoni.

Standard II.—Girls: Jean McLecd 1, BettyBoulton 2, Phyllis SmithandPeggy Browno8 (equal). Sewing: Connie Loader 1, JeanMcLeod 2. Boys: Robert Peirott 1, FrankCoe "2, Eric Williams 3. Attendance: Mau-rice Weastell, lan Jamieson, Poggy Browne,Willie Morton,, Una Bullock, E:lic Williams.

Standard I.—Girls: Marprie Tingey 1,Sylvia Selleck 2, Merle Cunningham 3. Sew-ing; Marjorie Tingey 1, Noeleen Bishop 2.Boys: Newton Tingey 1, Austin Cheshire 2,Lawrence Webb and Alan Dawe 3 (equal).Attendance: Clifford Miles, Eric Morton,Winnie McLeod, Dora Haase, Claudia Carter.

P. 4. —Girls: Kathleen Richards 1, NoelineBates 2, Dulcie Rutherford 3. Boys: RayBrettell 1, John Morgan 2, Albert Wilson 3.Attendance: Roy Brsttell, Maurice Miles,Bob Berveridge, Max Wiggins.

Bible ( lac 3 Prizes.—Jliis Willet's class:Maxwell Wiggins, Hulin I/indroosf Jack Lin-dvoos, Hilary Fryer. Bev. E. C. W.Powell's class, prize and attendance certifi-cate: Clifford Collins, full attendance; Wil-fred Poultou, Enid Buxton, Ethel Buxton,Kitty Sinclair.

Special Prizes.—Mrs Fountain Barbel's,girl with best influence. Connie Willis; oldscholars' prizes for Teading ar.d recitation,Alex. Allan and Molly Cadle: Mr D. Lnms-dfen's arithmetic and Composition, Alex. Allanand Rita Allen; Mr W. C. Collins's, sp'cial«Ftay, "What I should like to be," JackAllan and Mavis Peek; Mr C. de Pass,tennis, Murray Saundew, Maudie Tapson;headmaster's prize, swimming, Roi de Passand John Barberel; Miss C. Andrew's, phy-sical drill, Mary Browne; basket ball, MollyCadle.

NOTES AND MEMORANDA.

Entries for tii-a Christchurch BowlingCentre's doiiules tournament close at 5 p.m.on Wednesday.

The s.s. Cygnet and s.s. John Andersonwill make excursion trips to Diamond Har-bour on Boxing Day.

The annual picnic of the ChristchurchScottish Society 13 to be held on BoxingDay at tie Cashmere estate.The result of tho Lewisharn Hospital FundChristmas dinner competition is advertisedin this is«"»

BATTLEFIELDSREVISITED.

the completed CEMETERIES.

STBANGE STOEY OF WYTSCHAETE

(By T. J. pcnibeitcn.)IV.

LOisDOX, November 10.Of Wytschaete, a town wo -were not

able to visit, there is a s.tiango storytold. Accidents with shells aro stilloccurring. Indeed, two Belgians wereblown up only a few weeks ago at"Stirling Castle." But the occurrence,at "Wytschaeto is surely the strangestof post-war accidents. Under this vil-lage only recently tho inhabitants havofound oi network of tunnels, tho exist-ence of which waa not previously known.Three weeks before the date of our visitto the Salient the cure lost hid house-keeper in a most tragic way. lie turn-ing from Mass one Sunday, he waitedfor his lunch in. the front, room of liishouse. Neither the housekeeper northe lunch were forthcoming, however,and ho proceeded to tho kitchen toascertain tho reason why, only to findthat the kitchen find tho housekeeperhad almost disappeared down a largohole in the earth. Rescue work was im-mediately put in hand, but the womanwas dead when recovered. Tho pooploof Wytschaeto are naturally anxiouslest other subsidences should occur, forit is evident that if the supportingwoodwork in ojio portion of the tun-nclis has given way tho i-est must beon tho point of breaking down. Still,

rtfc La. Turgette, near Vimy, where thoNew Zealand Tunnelling Companyspent some time (;/l enteral _ tho deepdug-out cut down from the side of theroad, and found the timbers evidentlyas strong as tho day they were put m.It is- obvious, therefore, that it will bemany years to come before the last ofthese surprise subsidences occurs.

"Eat Less and Save Shipping."Driving back from Dikcbuscli to

Poperinglio, w© were ablo to got a goodview of Kommel Hill and Mont desCats. It was not until 19IS that thoAbbey and the Chapel on this latter hillreceived' tho attention of the Germanguns. Thon tlio ohapel choir was de-stroyed and the abbey buildings badlyKnocked about. Now, however, themonks .have restored all their/buildings■and tho church as well. Fortunately,tho church was not injured beyond re-pair, and- this probably is on© of the fewin the battle area of Belgium andFranco which are again in use.

lleninghelst and tho other 1, villages inthis locality jre a. mixture of ola andnow, for many of tho houses wore neverhit even in the last,Gorman advance,and on the walls one may still read) thoexcellent advice in English: "Eat lessand save shipping,'' and ""Waste pro-longs tho war/'

Equality in Sacrifice.Poperinghe Now Military Cemetery;

just outside the town, is one of tho fewcompleted cemeteries. The body of oneNew Zealand soldier lies there, 2ndLieut. S. E. Donne, of tho New ZealandEngineers. It would bo difficult to im-agine anything more dignified than thestyle chosen for tliesei_ sacred plots _inFlanders. Uniformity is the underlyingprinciple, but a uniformity which is notmonotonous, and which gives expressionto tho of equality in sacrifice. Theenclosing walls axe low and 6olids theentrance gate and 1 the small cornershelters havo a similarity of architectture, and are wonderfully in hafmonywith the solemn and dignified atmo-sphere of the place. Each garden plotin front of the hoiidstone is only about afoot square, but it provides sufficientspace for a charming group of flowers.Little space is occupied with footpaths.One leads from the gate to the Stoneof Remembrance. For the rest thewhole plot is a levelled lawn brokenonly by the ordered rows of-headstonesand the small gardens. Each cemetery,of course, will differ a little in design,but the ideal of 'the levelled lawn, thesmall flower plots, and the .economy offootpaths will be maintained in all.The solid but simple headstones, thesolid masonry in all other structures,the simplicity, the graceful Cross ofSacrifice surmounting all, will makethese consecrated acres a part of thoBritish Empire. They have an indi-viduality which France will probablynever imitate.

Forceville Cemetery, near Hedauvllleand Mailly-Maillet, which New Zea-landers will well remember, was thefirst of the British cemeteries to becompleted. It lies behind the Frenchcivilian cemetery, and is not visiblefrom the road. Being set away fromthe old battle area, it has the advan-tage of a background of trees withthespire of the village church just visible.It is a rectangular plot, and the wholearrangement is' symmetrical. A stonefootpath nyis the full length, with thoStone, of Eemembrance at one end andthe Cross of Sacrifice at the other. In ,one corner is a small stone shelter withtho dates 1915-1918 inscribed over theopen-doorway. The regularity "of, theheadstones is broken only near one cor-ner, where a few are Bet in the formof a crescent on a raised terrace. Withthe dark green trees in the Frenchcemetery, and the thick hedge on the ,one side, and the lighter green of thetrees as a background to the Crossof Sacrifice, this small cemetery pre-sents a charming picture, and here onemay get an idea of how those in thedevastated areas will appear when thistrees have grown in and about themand softened the slight severity whichthey must at first possess.

The Crater Cemeteries.At Warloy Cemetery the stone gates

have already been erected, but thewooden crosses remain. The place wasonce an orchard, and to-day climbingroses are trained up every tree. Per-haps the most unique burial ground isto be found in the region of VimyItidge. Just outside Neuville-St. Vaaston the roadside, there is the enormousZivy Crater.'' It was here that the Ger-

■ mans x forestalled the Canadians in some, counter-mining, with the' result thatfifty Canadian soldiers were blown upin one explosion, and what remained ofthem were buried at the bottom of thecrater. Now steps lead down from theroad. The bottom of the crater liasbeen flattened, and a garden some fif-teen feet square has been planted.Violas were growing profusely. Up thesides grass has been planted, and onthe lip of the crater stands the Crossof Sacrifice. Beside the Cross is aglass-fronted case giving the names ofthose who were killed. One or twoother craters where British lives werelost are being treated in the same way.

In the Poperinghe Cemetery a num-ber of the headstones were over thegraves of the unidentified, and on thesethe inscription is brief and dignified:"A soldier of the Great War." Thenthere is the form of the Cross, and be-neath tho words: "Known unto God."In. an odd corner a member of theChinese Labour Corps has been buried,and on the headstone, besides theChinese characters, was the text inEnglish: "A good reputation enduresforever." Here and in several othercemeteries I visited was to bo founda wreath from tho local commune, oneof the many indications that our Alliesappreciate the sacred nature of theirtrust.

. A Guarded Frontier.Travelling by train from Poperinghe

to Hazebro'uck, ono has the mild ex-citement of passing the* Customs at*'V ,05^e

- ?vei7 passenger is turned outof the train, which is searched from end

S e,U S SuitrfSSasfeP^autionscnase d in

wts in other i ar difcL^Vborder. The r„

3 either Vguard every road V. a°d

sSs«s^profitabwTivilihJod°fo erturoua people though u*.

recorded. gh

Ar v BaUleul To-%, fmodest shoppingmembers -of the Ent , as. ttjf

V™ AiSSfwSf> in a,,

ing hut the square Atown by. To-davstand out in Vj, fi ftn .

' "tow?,very few of thojet been restored. PerhaiwV i)'houses have been re®JIf «!tSf

between this countrv andwill not be long bioSiwar will be obliterated in BtloSn? 1!France there is W tKfcjand cntcrpnso being, disnfitlably there i 8 not the sitJILMmoney available, nn d| more slowly forward. IWwllever, both in Franco andBelS?!porary brickfields h&voThey have not waited toWifbricks from some woll-establiMlfields. Each village seen» foilsought out tho best elav in tfoj-jNat© neighbourhood and cotUndried bricks are piled up, U"l§m their midst, and a rortriiis ef J!!or mud is put over them, Qthe kiln they require for thei^l

. Armentfortß. ';]Of Armontieres th«ra is Utfl,Its damage was never so wasiLS?'as that of Ypres or Arras, jS!'

many of tho damaged buildiiiaffibeen replaced, but the marks ofshell explosions are frequent aßtgftho main street on walls that wa3fdestroyed. In fact, it is for (tagfpart the old town with ail j£j toffgreyness, but without the actnihwwar. The ruin of the cathedr|] ii|pitiful sight. Debris has cert»is|lcleared away, but there is aoftiataturesque about the ruin, ikMsix years is there, and tie chflimtfthe town make a playground ol ifinterior, where some or the pejllllars lie unbroken. Outside .Arautjcfhoweirer, they have built a gariti IBurb which forms a bright contfujwthe drab, untidiness of the ton'Bself. \ J

THE SLEEP WE REQUIRE.Whether ope is youngor niddl<j|s

present conditions demand fnm tiiOstrenuous services. Ittherefore to consider thisenlightened manner, Howdo we g»t?-Haro we triedtoup? and how far d&fo this wmwflifall short, or exceed, that presetwjby science. Aq most young folks la.0 bo at business between 8 o clown9.3o—some earner—n iollowa tato'clock, or perhaps, 6.80 is the whour of awakening. .'i'hat, if you tito sleep at, 11 o'clock, would pvt.eight or nearly eight.hours of aThe question now arises; Aw fhours of- sleep enough for workwtween the ages of*2Q -and 45? ksays they are not enough. TO-jtion of sleep in all healthy aaulwjobe nine hours. Here vWDuke's table, showing the boundinecessary through the various tplife—an interesting compilation;^Age. Housb. Ap. I

19/:: :: & 8-:'.s

17-19 ..»»» M «

15-17- • •• JOi "

'-i18-15 ..••" £a "i.io-is .• ;; „«■ :: :: n bW

Dr. Ash, in his book, ,Health, and Fitness,hours' sleep constitutes, the aw

toLf£IS ti» »and over.. He a«oion that the best sleep u jtjjo'clock in the morning.

all very well for doctors to Wbut m regard to the hou« o «^in most other things,man's meat may be anothert PThe best test ]

you have slept, but whatJou have had, and bow yawakening. If,your aMpWJJa satisfactory k'n(1

f J^jleiiwill awake feelingis possible to have tootoo little, if n •r£SB«and sleepy. then obv-oMly gtthad enough. On ,® ' ywyou seldom feci ,ren^, g yosrjjjnlpflti vou are not W6*l» ■Ssy

are notshould. It is time you togjjto task. The problemof both sexes is how|of the summersocial duties and familywell, and at the samejeclear eight hours' interval

LATE BOXING.

WILLABD BABB®'

(ByUuitralian and

i any profWßi^lgrOU'"AIvear limit, xv j waeions in otberaction,-in w^ch .*„t with Athat Wilted'" boutdiscounted. oa

[A Chicago %said: Itemps«y jaccepted the offer of M Wtheatrical ' th« i'" eWWISt,

t etwith two bcw«w. •

jstood h® will «« iIA WWp,tirea bouts.

Lewis is not exp fritted, 4will attract & t?** Jtrcr.-ersy I6Cen ';7j ef encA. je^jbetter meane - j.v.tedliaa jLewis will teie

THE PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 192214

AVomen live longer than men. Tak-ing female lives at any r.ge you choose,it is seen from complete, and authorita-tive tables that a woman may always,iook forward to a longer lifecthan aman of licr own age. Accidents willoccur to upset the average in individualcases, but as a ■whole the feet remains.On the day of his birth a boy lias nnatural right to expect a life of 41yeart -1 months and I'ivoek, whereas agirl, according to experience, is likelyto live for 'l4 years 7 months andl a fort-night.

XMASSolid G°)d

no?the h<" ,'3achiterkeep 'time to Jwee!*- a

THE NEAR EASTCRISIS.

SPIRIT ,

W TURKEY.

L^btmudoubzok.' offß OWN COBEBSFONDENT.)

,uhßt basted written concern-during this past week,

inmost enlightening state-i&ZtK iren by Mr John Gibral-

&t«er to 'rrho Time 3".

HIS

fae gays, have been drawnof some two hundred

not wholly, English, andboth official and commer-

ifSinfonwmte included manyiw. Turk who have spent

lived in the Levant.P%TrV Whom we English hare&£££ than half a century,"

a fine fellow. tfeWL for instance, under Williamsi* then as our ally, in thePfVfe admired the fight he putI*. J Russia in the 'seventies,WHit the defenders of PlevnaPSS£* sfcuff - We saTCd himPS Russia, giving him a newIstfo and perhaps ho deservedMwa'vh»t we thought he was.

flpirit is abroad—a reao-r intolerant Nationalism ofK?U dislike, of oontempt and re-

European nations and no-

£ turn of British Cemeteries.-Lliine many tokens of this. TakeK5 fFhere is the vei7SSswratioh of the British ceme-S^frmv-weryheadstone amash-jjjfoi diig up and ransacked, and

IrtarEnglish churches, which the1L iparea. horses aro wantonlySla the chancels. With the lastE* from a Blaak Sea eDcampmentjHSjjp!refugees, all the mem fromffrhn® 6een forcibly carried offIjlLalwMrof the Turk, audi all

Tint, too 'old or too youngman have been abduoted

Brffl-this only twenty miles fromSSfrvpW and under our very

these as a few of manypifghkh show how far the pre-Mw jjj jfrom the Turk of our tra-

tarn from these acts to theSan* And policies of the leaders, itvdMr that Kemal is deliberatelyW t breach between Asia andjrcT [l tnpTinsi«infl the 'Asiaticnees'iffik; and his contempt for every-|Jjanjpe»n,#o that, from the v&n-|s|[ncln{ Constantinople, and the

attained it, he offersto a hostile /Asia,

gpgnfy have been in spiritIpiiit Pasha passed over theriiAnther day, the throats

&iJS <Bcen w«re out in sacrifice.{pPfigmoft of the old Aaiatiopwroaghly aljen to anything

Piper Promises Useless.think, then, that

traditional Turk to dealllwfiM.ori'tbe spot is deceived.fe|afcTavttntine families, who

and traded with thefcfoMwo to three generations.Imt'iwßy..their womenfolk anajtir. mott poftbble valuables, wititttentioiiof having them bock until'ea& .Conference is over, and . notSte •frnlaw the main questions

a way of, which there Is at

|*e, the ludi-

iture of awhether na-;

nee. But atf any such;ly by well-,its, it isr- older de-lation. Anys and war-mless theirprotecting

a stampede000 Armen-Not one ofor, if for«-leir throatsused tbead.; indeed,what they

often* seemwent. Butiat has jn'stley will, nottinople un-s afforded

loss.''injetar, , in'

itthe_,fam-16th, whichNearEast-'thei'iappeal.

led withoutthe know-

»ai^"thdtsenttimes,department1 onemani-

16th. last,fear vjEast;

theihiiik, .moat

•wants,'.' heO ; carry onrferenoe ofition in theconstitutes

he peace ofuyself'beenthe capao-

or. In my

are engageit of noii-

at Britain,

Ourts.abol-repudiated

livable jus-•ont to the

> seek theiridorsed the

is main-

prepared even to consider the possi-oility or making considerable sacrificesror the sakn of peace, but Turkey mustlearn that there is a limit even to theconcessions which we can make to her,-"ancj, that wo cannot purchase peace atthe cost of humiliation or disgrace.

.must realise that the strengthol Britain and the might of Europe area rock against which she will hurl her-ffL,n v ,a. ll}; Th ese are conditionsu ider which any Government—Coali--1011, Unionist, liadical, or whateverls entitled to appeal to itsneedS'- en SUpP °rt ' if is

Lloyd George's Policy.n v' ew of Lord Curzon's statementit is interesting to read the following

6 a l Correspondent of theChronicle" in the 7\ear East::—riie 'lurk, whether he be of theparty which was called the Union ofor that which to-day bearsallegiance to the Angora G-overninent,

is ever the same—venal, corrupt, time-serving, and opportunist. For to thei yesterday, as of to-day, treatiesand agreements are simply so many

scraps of paper to be torn, up and dis-carded at will. Is Britain really abeaten nation, and are we incapableor unwilling to defend our menaced na-tional honour and the lives of our sub-jects in Turkey? The answer-must beforthcoming in the next few days. In-trigue, partly political nnd largely eco-nomic, has led to Great Britain figur-ing as a very despicable pawn in thegame of Entente cut-throat which isn?"', "e'pg played out on the chessboardor the iVea.r East. The Kemalists havenot Kept faith with us. No sane

<(i?n ever thought they would,ivvery Briton in Constantinople, andtney are many thousands, unanimouslyagree and unhesitatingly applaud the

policy of the Government of LloydGeorge. The late Government pledgeditself, come what might, to protect thelives and the property of his BritannicMajesty's lieges in the troubled Domin-ions of the Turk. Britons at home,it is sad to say, little realise the verygrave Issues at stake in the Near East.

"No Surrender" Policy."Men who sharply disagreed with

Mr_Lloyd George on questions of homepolitics very vigorously supported hispolicy of 'No surrender.' so emphati-cally addressed to the Kemalists whenthey asked us to' follow the shamefultactics of our fillies and to evacuatethe shores of the Dardanelles. Thelate Government has gone, and an-other, reputed to be more pliant in itsNear Eastern policy, and distinctlymore Francophile and Turcophile (thetwo aja synonymous, in Constantinople) Ihas taken its place. / j

"But above the din and welter ofthe political arena,a cry seeks to makeitself heard. It is the cry of thou-sands of British in Constantinople,menand women and children who, in theirdire distress, turn towards the MotherCountry, and look to the Governmentof England for protection. What is tohe their fatef Are. they to be aban-doned and left to be ruthlessly slaught-ered? Are British trade interests, themost important iiy the Near East, tobe sacrificed to the whims of the An-gora Government?"

Bolshevist Aspirations.According to a "Times" correspon-.

dent, the Russian Bolshevists are be-ginning to realise that; to have deal-ings with a victorious Turkey is a verydifferent proposition from maintainingan alliance with the Kemalists whenthe latter were still weak, and , werebeing harassed by the Greeks. TheRussians are now to fearseriously that not only ihay the Turksfeel; themselves sufficiently strong ;todefy Russia on the , question of theStraits, but that, having cleared Tur-key of their foes in the West, thd'Kemalists may now feel the, momentopportune for extending their influenceeastwards into the Caucasus.

The possibility of:a Turkish invasionof the Caucasus has caused anxiety tothe Bolshevists, and they are" now en-deavouring" to distract the . attention

• of: the Turks from this'yery attractive•eastern adventure. ~ The bait offeredis the 'Balkans., It would suit theMoscow Government that Turkeyshould refrain from any ambitious ac-tivity on her eastern frontier and com-pensate herself in Europe. Hence the.latest proposal is the formation of apolitical 'and military convention, be-tween'SovietyßusMa and the Black SeaSoviet States, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

THE KU KLUX KLAN.

AN ENQUIRY JN LOUISIANA.

;(By Cftbl^—Preea/ A«o»iall«o—OopTrlght.)(Australian utd V.Z.. Cfcbl* Aaaocittion.)

-1 < NEW YORK, December 20.A telegram from New Orleans states

that a company of 06 State soldiershas been ordered to Baatrom to guardthe courthouse for the next thirty'Says,during which open hearings will be heldto! attempt to determine the fate oftwo men who disappeared last Bum-mer "when, with three others, theywerq kidnapped by the Ku-Klux Elanfollowing upon over moralconditions in the town.

Attempts by the authorities at asecret investigation to determine th«iperpetrators of the crime were unsuc-cessful, ~and open hearings have there-fore been d&cided on.

LYTTELTON REGATTA.

The necessary arrangements in con-nexion with the Lyttelton Regatta onBoxing Day are now practically com-plete. Early on Tuesday morning alarge Aumbe,r of men wll be employedIn laying out the course for the row-ing and other aquatic contests, andthe first item oit" the programmewill commence at 10.30. From thathour events will continue in quick suc-

-1 cession until 5 p.m. The Wellingtonoarsmen arrived at Lyttelton yester-day morning; They are expected toshow up prominently at "the Regatta,as thoy are the crews selected to com-pote at the Champion Regatta at Bluffon New Year's Day.. The swimmingcarnival to be held in the dock shouldattract thousands of spectators in view

Pof the largo entries that have been re-ceived. The leading swimmers in Can-terbury will compote. Two novelty

.events jure-included in. the programmefor swimmers, an obstacle race and agreasy pol 6 competition, which shouldprovide mu£h amusemont. The 440ydschampionship and 880yds intermediatechampionship will- ""be decided duringthe afternoon. There will be twoyacht races and two motor-boat events,as well as a ships' boat j-ace. In thisevent four boat crews 'from R.M.S.lonic vvill compete. The prize-list forthe land-sports is. an attractive one. Aband has-been engaged" to enliven theseproceedings, which will be held in Lon-don Bfcreet. The fivo-masted schoonerH. K. Hall will be the flagship.

The event in which most interest willbe taken is the-exhibition of parachut-ing which ;tlie committee has arrang-ed to be provded by Captain .EuanDickson and Mr Albert _E. Eastwood.During- this' occasion a triple parachutedestient from an aeroplane will be per-formed; This is the first time that itTias over been attpmpted, states MrEastwood, The parachutes to be used,a red, a whitfl, and a'blue, will be onexhibition at -..Priestnall's, Colombostreet, and Jerman's, High street, thismornnig* - .

THE LAW OFENGLAND.

MARRIAGE AND LUNACY.

! "HARSH, INHUMANE RESULT."

(from otrp. OWN COERESFOXDEtfT.)

LONDON, November 10.By a majority of four to two, the

Law Lords have decided that Mrs AliceRutherford cannot be freed from herhusband, Lieutenant-Colonel NormanCecil Rutherford, who is an inmate ofa criminal lunatic asylum.

Thus ends tbe light, lasting 17months, of one woman for her freedomand another for her honour. Miss AmyElizabeth Richardson, a cousin ofColonel Rutherford, and the co-respon-dent in Mrs Rutherford's originaldivorce petition, was declared by theirlordships to be innocent.

Lord Birkenhead delivered a long andcritical judgment. "The sum of thewhole seems to me clearly to establishMiss Richardson's innocence of thecharge," ho said in conclusion. "I usethis expression with deliberation. TheEnglish law, admitting no verdict of'not proven,' may leave the respondentand the co-respondent or intervener inJjhe unfortunate position that the Courthas discharged them from the proceed-ings, while leaving him or her underthe implication that they have escapedonly through lack of sufficient evidence.This, in my view, is not the case here.I think that the evidenco is such aswholly to acquit Miss Richardson ofany guilt.

"It is evident that the argumentswhich I have addressed to your lord-ships will result, if effect is given tothem, in leaving Mrs Rutherford boundin matrimony. It is an unfortunatecircumstance that she should thus betied for life to a dangerous, violent,an(l homicidal lunatic, after having formany years suffered, both in body andin spirit, from his unfaithfulness andhis cruelty. He is 41 years of age, andshe is 40. We need take little accountof his feelings. As regards her weare bound to note that during manymore years, unless death remove himor release her, she' must look forwardto a loneliness from which she canescape only by a violation of the morallaw. To some this may appear,a harsh,and even an inhumane result,' but suchis the law of England.

"Tour Lordships cannot, because of.the'sympathy which you must all feelfor. this unhappy victim of our mar-riage law, impeach the chastity of awoman, equally innocent, who also isentitled to the sympathy and shelterof the law. The true remedy lies out-side any Court of law; it lie's bevondthe scope of your Lordship's faculties,sitting as the Supreme Appellate Tri-bunal. It rests with ■ Parliament (ifand when it thinks proper) to end astate of things which in a civilisedcommunity, and in the name of moral-ity, imposes such an intolerable hard-ship upon innocent men and Wjpmen.IPor the reasons which I have given Iam of opinion that the appeal fails."

Lqyls Atkinson, Bunedin, and Sum-ner concurred, but Lords Wrenbury andOarson dissented.

"The circumstances;of the case pre-sent a strong argument for reform injustice to individuals and in the in-terests of the State," says "TheTimes." "The effect of the law atpresent, is that a woman who is wed-ded to a criminal madman cannot es-cape from the matrimonial bond unlessshe can prove both cruelty and adul-tery. The, report of the Divorce LawCommission has been ignored by Par-liament, even though all its membersrecommended that there should be adecree ,of nullity in a case where oneof the parties to a marriage was of un-sound mind." _ •

f'These two people cannot and willnot ever again five together. Moralityand religion agree that they must bekept apart," the "Dailjr, Telegraph"comments. "Why should the wife notbe free to re-marry if she so chooses?Marriages are every day dissolved be-cause a husband has deserted his wifeand committed adultery—that is. foroffences against her and against so-ciety whi,<sn'nd moralist and no divinewould compare with the crime ofColonel Butherford. It is surely atravesty of the sanctity of wedlock tohold that Ms marriage is indissoluble.If he had been a murderer and nota lunatic he would almost certainlyhave been executed* and hie wife wouldtfow be free. Because he is insane shemust remain his wife. The complica-tions of-law Burely never devised asituation of grimmer irony.";

According to the "Daily Express,""Those same bishops who refuse God'sgift of Communion to a man and womanwho re-marry after divorce, and inParliament oppose all reform of ourdivorce laws, must now, if they wishto appear consistent, "be rubbing theirhandß, and glorying in self-approba-tion, as they look upon their handiwork.We urge with Lord Buckmaster and'Lord Birkenhead that the new Govern-inent should introduce a Bill in theHouse of Commons without delay, tobring to an end sufferings. which areinsufferable, and to free from hypocrisyand perjury the holy state of matri-mony.N

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PREMIER'S FIRST TROUSERS.. : ' » ..

EABLY LIFE OF BONAB LAW.

/ TORONTO, November 25.How Mr Andrew Bonar Law got his

first pair of trousers is recalled by-Mrs Margaret Wood, his former nurse,who still resides on the Manawagonishroad, St. John County, New Brunswick.Mrs Wood says she made them her-self, and that she constructed themfrom cloth she took from a pair dis-carded by his father, the Rev.. JamesLaw, Presbyterian . minister for manyyears in the Richibucto district.

The new Prime Minister of .GreatBritain lived in, Canada 'until he was14 years old, and although he has notmaintained a connexion with the landof his boyhood, the Dominion has fol-lowed his career with special interest.Mrs Wood recalls that Bonar Law'smother died when Bonar, the youngestof five brothers, was three years old.On her death-bed, Mrs Law confidedBonar, the baby, to the care of hersister, Miss Ki'dston, of Glasgow. Inpursuance of the trust, Bonar, whenabout 14, when his father remarried,was taken to Glasgow to begin thecareer which has resulted bo brilliantly.

For some years of the interval MrsWood was in charge of the young

•family. The children "all attended acountry school in .the vicinity of themanse. Mr Coates, long since : dead,was teacher. Mrs Wood recalls thatBonar was well behaved, studious, andr'never had a sick day." She saysthat his pictures recently published in-dicate that he strongly hisfather. . v.,Surrounding the manse in which theLaws lived was a small farm, whichthe family tilled. The house stillstands, it is one and a-half storeysin height, and with an ell.

As far as Mrs Wood knows, none ofthe Law family, rfemains in New Bruns-wick. Bonar'a eldest brother, Robert,after conducting farm, left it tokeep a grocery* store m a nearby town,where he died. A son of Robert's,Bonar Law, jun., resides in Winnipeg.Another of the Premier's brothers, Wil-

• lirn ii & doctor in the United States.

CASUALTIES.TAYLOR'S MISTAKE FATALITY.

An inquest touching the death of Wil-liam ilontague league, a returned sol-dier, who lived at 187 Barrington street,Sprevdon, and who was drownedTaylor's Mistake on Sunday weeK.while fishing from the rocks, was heidyesterday before Mr Wyvern Wilson,District "Coroner.

I'r.in.k M. Teague, fanner, a brotherof the deceased, identified the body.He stated that the deceased ha<J en-joyed good healthj but he had had a fitin' 1915.

Albert L. Teague, driver, anotherBrother, said that the deceased had hada fit near Hawera in 1915 while on afishing trip. He fell into the water onthat occasion and was rescued by hiacompanions.

William Charles Reading, carpenterand joiner S'preydon, said that on De-cember 10th lie was fishing -with de-ceased at Jacob's Ladder, near theGodley Hea<l lighthouse. At about4.40 p.m. witnes9 was on the beach get-ting mussels, and the deceased wasabove him Sitting; on the rocks. De-ceased called out, '-'Come quick; Imidizzy." Witness went up to him, andwas just in time to see lum give a con-vulsive shudder and' fall into the sea.Witness waited on some rocks, thinkinghe would reappear there, but he cameiup about, half a chain away. Witnessdived in and reached him, bringing hamclose to the rocks. The deceased wasstiff and unconscious. Witness couldnot make the rocks owing to there beinga. swell in the sea, and had to let the de-ceased go to save his own life. Wit-ness found! the body at about 6.30 a.m.on Wednesday, about three chains fromwhere the accident had occurred. ■

Constable Hampton, stationed atSumner, gave evidence to the effectthat when the accident was reported tohim he had a search made for the body.It was too rough, however, for drag-ging operations to be carried out. Whenthe body was recovered on Wednesdaywitness hjad it removed to the morgue.

The Coroner said that the evidencedisclosed tho fact that the deceasedhad twice had a fit when fishing. Averdict would "be returned tha-t the do-ceased met his death by drowning, asa result of a fall from a rock into thesea..

SUICIDE.

An inquest touching the death ofWilliam Jack, a single

(man, twenty-

seven years of age residing at 19Rochester street, Inn wood, who wasfound hanging in the motor shed at hishome yesterday morning, was held 1 yes-terday before Mr Wyvern Wilson, Dis-trict Coroner. Deceased was a news-paper runner, and he was. awaikenedshortly after 4 a.m. He roee at 4.20a.m., and apparently went to the motorshed' and hanged himself. A sister no-ticed at about 6 o'clock that the motor-oycle and aide-car were still in theyard, and' discovered.deceased. Later,Dr. Gouldi was palled in- and he outthe body; down.

Evidence was given by the father andfrister and by Dr. Gould. Deceasedhad been in indifferent health, and hadlately been troubled with nerves.

The Coroner returned a verdict ofBukftde, and emphasised the importanceof cutting down a hanging bodiy assoon as it was discovered.

(press association telegrams .)

WAI'HI, December 21.Robert Fulton, aged Go, unmarried, a

battery hand at Waikino, while at-tempting to board a moving train atKarangahake station, fell between thecarriage; and the platform, and' was drag-ged' beneath the bogie of the guard svan. His chest and ribs were terriblycrushed, and he died an hour later.

OAMARU, December 21.The body of Gecrt'ge Ru&batohi, a

butcher, was found in the Maori kaikat Waitaki this morning with' a pea-rifle alongside. Apparently it is a caseof snicide.

INVJERCARGTLL, December 2i.A strange shooting case occurred! on

Wednesday afternoon. Andrew0. Wal-lace, a well-known ©lerk, motored toAwarua Bay, where he borrowed a, rifleto go shooting. Hie reached a farm-house in the evening with a gunshotwound through his body near his heart.The victim; states that he lay uncon-scious foi 1 a time, and then boardted hi&oar to drive far medical aid. Mr Wal-lace, who is thirty-filve yearn of ageand! 'single, l lies in. the hospital in acritical condition.

VALIANT MEN OF LONDON.

STORY or THE 47th DIVISION.

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"The 47th (London) Division, 1914-19," edited by Mr A. H. Maude, witha foreword by Lord Esher, is a bookwhioh no Londoner whd lores Ms cityshould overlook, and no soldier of the47th should fail to buy" (says the"Daily 'Mail"). It tells in worthyfashion the thrilling history of theLondon Territorials and of tha battal-ions recruited in Meet street fromnewspaper workers of all kinds andclasses. It is admirably illustrated andaccompanied by excellent maps.

The 46th (North Midland), and 47th,as Lord Esher says in his prefaoe, "werethe two first Territorial Divisions tofight in France. No divisions through-out the whole war have-a more bril-liant record." The 40th took part inthe storming of the Hindenburg Line,one of the greatest feats ever achievedin the record of war. The 47th was inalmost every battle from Festubert on-wards and always distinguished itself.And at the outset it was cruelly handi-capped with antiquated artillery..

To crown everything, the allowance ofammunition for the 47th artillery wasonly three rounds per gun per day.

It was the 18th Battalion of thisfamous division which started in thebattle of Loos "kicking a football infront of them"—an exploit which hasbecome legendary, though it hbs at theisame time diverted thethe solid work done by the division inthat battle. The Londoners never weregiven the credit they desenved. Someamusing tales are fold of G.H.Q. fussi-ness.

In the great agony of thel FirstSomme the division fought heroically,with a loes of 4500.

On that stricken field, for the burialof these . valiant London dead, the"famous 'Padre's Flag'" was usedwhich last year was dedicated andplaced above the grave of the UnknownWarrior in "Westminster Abbey, afteryears of close association ; with the lifeof our soldiers in the) battle-line.

One of the greatest days in the record ■of the 47th' was in the German counter-attack after First Gambrai, in 1917,when its meii saved the British frontand received Lord Haig's special thanksfor their "magnificent defence." Thoughexposed throughout the day (he wrote)to the repeated assaults of superiorforces, they beat off all attacks withtße heaviest losses to the enemy and ]by their gallant and steady conduct,contributed very largely to the securityof the divisions engaged on the wholefront of attack.

It has often been said that the Lon-doner and the city-dweller is a degen-erate creature, comparing unfavour-ably with the countryman in staminaand endurance. In the light of theremarkable evidence! contained in thisvolume that theory will have tobe aban-doned. Tried 'by the most terrible testthe metal of the London meii rangtnic. Long may their City rememberwith solemn pride the noble part, whichthey played.

ATHLETICS.THE AMERICAN TEAM.

CHRISTCHURCH VISITCANCELLED.

The Canterbury Centre of the New Zea-land Amateur Athletic Association hat de-cided reluctantly, to cancel the visit of theAmerican athletes' 1 to Christchurch. It wasoriginally expected that haddock and EarlThompson, world's ohampion sprinter andhurdler respectively, would be included in theAmerican team, and when Thompson oouldnot make the trip, it was announced thatPaddock would come with J. Kay, or an-other good middle distance man, aud a fieldevent performer, and on that understandingthe Canterbury Centre agreed to guarantee£IOO for a visit. However, Paddock,, Ilie"star" attraction, and K-ty, round themselvesunable to come, nor was a middle-distanceman available, which was particularly un-fortunate for Canterbury, as it meant thatO. H. Taylor, the Australasian half-milechampion, would not be seen in actionagainst the visitors. The team, which isnow on ito way irom Apierica, is thereforenot nearly eo good a one as wa« expectedwhen the guarantee was agreed to, and it Ladactually left America beiore the New Zea-land centres were apprised of its personnel.On Monday last the Canterbury Centra wasinformed of the personnel, and was also toldthat January 13th had been allotted as thedate ior the meeting at Christchurch, so thatthe centre had something over a fortnightin which to make ail arrangements for ameeting which, in faoe of the guarantee, inlots of the ordinary expenses of the meeting,appeared like resulting in a heavy lossAOnTuesday the Centra met and decided to tele-graph to the New Zealand Counoil statingthat it oould not accept January 13th asthe data, but was willing to accept a visitfrom the Americans at on appreciably laterdate, provided that the guarantee was re-duced to £6O, and that the other finanoialarrangements were satisfactory. The Centrehad not been made aware of the financialarrangements, but had noticed that Welling-ton and Auokland were each Bet down fortwo meetings, whereas Christchurch had onlyone, though the guarantee was the same.

Yesterday, the following reply was re-ceived -from the New Zealand Council: "B-e----gret conditions make it impossible' to reduceyour guarantee. No other date available.Better cancel meeting."

The executive of the Centre thereupon metand decided to cancel tlie. meeting.

THE NEW DIABETIC TREATMENT.

(By the Medical Correspondent of"The Times.")

Some ten or twelve years ago it waspresumed by various observers iQ

various laboratories that the conditionof diabetes, known to follow excisionof the pancreas, might be due to thewithdrawal of an internal 1 secretionnecessary for sugar metabolism in thenormal animal. From this point elabo-rate investigations have been proceed-ing, stimulated by increasing knowledgeof the role of the duotless glands, andin the attempt to prepare pancreatioextract which will alleviate the symp-toms of diabetes.

The work took a stride forward earlythis summer when Dr. F. G. Bantingand Dr. 0. H. Best, working in thelaboratory of Professor McLeod in Tor-onto, adopted an ingenious method ofpreparing an extract whpse use in thelaboratory formed a convincing proofof the existence of an internal secre-tion in the pancreatic structure.

The story of these hopeful researcheshas been told in the "Lancet" and the"British Medical Journal" at differenttimes'during the last four months, andthe latter journal now supplies a gen-eral statement of the physiological andtherapeutio effects of "insulin," as theanti-diabetic internal secretion of thepancreas has been termed, upon the'suggestion of Professor Schafer, Thestory ig carried further here by anexplanation of the steps taken-by theUniversity of Toronto to safeguard thestandardisation and distribution of in-sulin, and to organise protection fromcommercial exploitation.

It is necessary in a disease of such illprognosis and comparative frequency asdiabetes to be especially careful not toarouse false hopes, and while it is truethat the. results on certain humanbeings with diabetes confirmed thoseobtained in animal experimentation,{here caA be no idea that we are withina measurable distance of obtaining aprompt remedy for. diabetes in the waythat one for myxoedema was obtained.The process of preparation in any bulkis a large problem, while a further com-plication is that the use of the drugwill have to be continued as long as thepathological condition exists; The lastCommunication from Professor McLeodsuggests that the employment of insulinmay be found useful by giving rest to1 a damaged diabetip function, wiientaken at intervals, but he points outthat until the clinicgj facta have been

i more thoroughly investigated the thera-peutic value or insulin can hardly bediscussed.

DOCTORS' PLUCK.

It was stated fai a London paper theother day tibat doctors in the Hast Endof London showed want of pluck in-dealing with the small-pox outbreak.

While this was being written eeroral)doctors wwe working day and. nightvaccinating the inmates of the institu-tion in whioh tho outbreak occurred;others were testing the diagnosis atSouth Wharf, to whioh patients wereremoved in the first instance, and in thehospital for small-pox at Lang Reachdoctors were busy attending to the pa-tients who are stricken with, a virulenttype of the disease.

Has anyone ever known a doctor toshirk his work because of danger? asksa correspondent in & London paper.The danger is ever present. A doctor,like a policeman, must have steady cour-age, for he never knows when he maybe attacked.

One of the East End doctors whowere charged with want of pluck toldme he had, within the past few days,vaccinated 400 patients in the institu-tion where the outbreak occurred; hewas breathing in infection of the mosthorrible disease known all the time.

"If I got small-pox," he said, "myhead might swell to the size of a nine-gallon cask, and every feature—nose,mouth, eyes, and cheeks—would boobliterated. I might become perma-nently blind. Does that show want ofpluck?"

Even when a mother fears to attendto her ohrildl suffering from diphtheriaorother dangerous disease the doctor nn-

Jiesitatingly takes the risk. But doc-tors' are no more proof against infectionthan the laity.

I once saw an old doctor who had for-gotten to bring his stethoscope put hisear to the chest- of a typhus fever pa-tient. Typhus fever is one of the mostinfectious and deadly of all diseases,and be said:

"I wish that you young studentswould come here and catch the disease.It would not do you much harm: butif I. got it at my age it Would be all upwith me."

He had -a merry twinkle in his eye ashe s(poke, and yet be was in as immi-nent danger as if a man was firing apistol at him.

One of tho physicians of hospital forshell-shocked soldiers at Golder's Green,now dead, told me how one x>ight whena bad air raid was on he walked all theway from Harley 6treet to Golder'sGreen to help keep up the courage ofthe distracted patients; and he arrivedt&ere with sufficient nerve to inducethem to come out from under the bedsand tables and cheerfully play billiardsvad cards.

MRS ASQUITH'SDIARY.

THE SHELLS CONTROVERSY.

MARGOT'S VIVID IMAGINATION.

(from oto own corresponded.)LONDON, November 30.

In the instalment of her auto-biography appearing in the latest num-ber of the "Sunday Times." Mrs As-quith details some incidents occurringat the time of the "shells" campaign,and subsequently. "Thif," she says,"is a matter of such delicacy that forobvious reasons I shall not always beable to give the names of those chieflyconcerned, nor shall I deal in any greatdetail with the matter. In the year1915 the reijnrring failures of our of-fensive, and want of proper co-ordina-tion in the General Staff, provoked ad-verse criticism of the conduct of thewar. The, silence so conspicuous in1914 had aisappeared, and the patienco :of the public was ebbing. It T.-as at 'this moment that the lie that sinketh t !was spread. 'Wait and see '—a phraseoriginally uttered as a threat by myhusband in the House of Commons—-was taken up by a group of influentialnewspapers, and quoted upon every oe- ,casion as meaning apathy and delay,tt is not difficult to perceive the preju-dice this created in the minds of menand women whose brothers, sons, andlovers were being killed in a conflictthat toucTied our shores; and it gavea great opening to ambitious men whofancied that if they were in the posi-tion of Prime Ministers things wouldbe vory different. . . .

"A certain air of authority was

fiven to this abuse, as theso papers,aving received private information of

Cabinet decisions before the decisionscould reach any of the Allies, wereable to announce that they had fore-stalled the.-'Prime Minister and to con-gratulate themselves on hastening uphis 'Wait and see' methods. So per-sistently was this campaign pursuedthat several donkeys wrote signed let- •ters to 'The Times' praising it' for itsgod-like prescience."

Mrs Asquith quotes from her diarythe following passage relative to thestories alleged to be circulated- at thetime: "Elizabeth is in turn engagedto a German admiral or a Germangeneral; Henry has shares in Krupps;I 'feed Prussian prisoners with everydainty and comestible,' and play lawntennis with them at Donnington Hall—a place whose very whereabouts isunknown to me. These private fabri-cations are 'not only circulated, butalso believed, and had it not been formy receiving &1000 for a libel actionwhich I tookin the Law Courts againstthe 'Globe' newspaper, the whole ofour thoughtful Press would have pub-lished them. As it is, they mutterincantations about the 'Hidden Hand,''Apathy in high places,' etc., and, likePilate, 'willing to content the people,'Barabbas is released. I am • told byJohn Morley and other students of his-tory' that no greater ; campaign ofcalumny was ever conducted againstone man than that which has been,and is being, conducted against myhusband to-day. When I point outwith indignation that someone in theCabinet is betraying secrets, I am coun-selled to keep calm. Henry is as in-different to the Press as St. Paul'sCathedral is to midges, but I confessthat I am not, and I only hope theman responsible for giving informationto Lord N/will be heavily punished.God may jforgive him; I never can."

Sir Joseph Robinson's Denial.Sir J. B. Robinson has cabled to

London from Wynberg to correct someof Mrs Asquith's statements. In thefirst chapter of her second volume ofher autobiography she gave recollec-tions of the Jameson Raid.

She said that she and her husbandwere dining with Lord and Lady Reay,when they met Sir Joseph Eobinson

' (then Mr Eobinson), the famous SouthAfrican millionaire. Sir Joseph., accord-

, ing to Mrs Asquith, asked questionsabout her wealth, and. on being toldthat her father was a rich man, re-marked, "I'll tell you how I made mymoney if you'll tell me howhemade his."

A discussion arose 1 regarding theJameson cablegram which alleged atro-cities by the Boer troops., and how SirJoseph declared that the telegramcame from London." "On hearingthis," continues Mrs Asquith., "Sir

Donald Wallace (of "Tho Times") leant• across tho table and said tlint he wasthe only poison iu the world who wasin a position to contradict this, as thotelegram had passed through his handsbefore being published in ''The Times."Not hearing what he said, Mr Robinsoninterrupted by giving me a poke withhis elbow.'' 'What is he talkiug about?' said lie,

'Does he say I'm a liar?' To which1 answered

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firmly, 'Yes, Mr Robin-son.' "

An Absurd Fabrication.Sir Joseph Robinson, who, it will be

remembered, came into prominence re-cently through declining a peonage afterquestions hud been asked in Parliament,has telegraphed as follows:—'".Mv at-tention has l>eei\ drawn to that portionof Mrs Asquith's memoirs in which sherefers to meeting me at dinner at LordReay's. I wish to state in reply thather account of what occurred ihcre isan absurd fabrication emanating fromher vivid imagination. That I shouldhave expressed an interestas to whether6he or her friend Arthur or her fatherwere rich is too ludicrous. I would nothave given a brass button to knowwhat their financial standing was; as ifa man in iny position -would ask suchpreposterous "questions. As regards theforeign editor of ''The Times," we dis-cussed the Jameson cablegram beforedinner, and after dinner had a furtherconversation about it, and Mr Asquithwas present. He was a gentleman, andwe both discussed matters in a quietmid amiable fashion. I stated to himthat the Boers were a very kind-hearted race and would scorn the idea ofshooting down women and children, andtherefore-the cablegram was nothingbv,t wicked propaganda for the purposo>f maliciously, influencing public opinion,und was a dire insult to the Boer ele-ment. Please publish this denial."

THEY NEVER LAUGH.

Laughter and the faculty of beingmerry and bright are gifts of the godsto a world in which there is not toomuch sunshine at any time. But thisgift, according to the scientists whoknow all about , these subjects, has beendenied to the Veddas, the aboriginalinhabitants of Ceylon. They are theonly people in the world who neverlaugh, and in consequenoe they arethin and flabby folk, and a fat manamong the Veddas would be an extra-ordinary sight for sad eyes. A travel-ler who has studied the early raoea inCeylon gives some interesting particu-lars about this curious tribe (says the"Pall Mall Gazette").

For nearly 2000 years, according tothe best chronicles, these people, nowalmo6t extinct, have observed the rainecharacteristics, and no one, so far ashistory reveals, has ever seen a smileon the face of one of {hem or neard alaugh while in their section of Ceylon;The Veddas are divided into three dis- jtinct groups, the rock Veddas, whodwell almost 1 entirely amongst the Bin-tenne jungles in caveß or clefts in therock, and who are skilful archers,'bringing down bats, owls, crows, andkites, which constitute their principalfood. Why these people do not smileis a mystery. They alone of ail thepeoples on the earth know ofthe sensation of laughter. A scientist,who recently journeyed to Ceylon forthe purpose of investigating this ques-tion, persuaded some of them to permithim to tickle them in the ribs and inthe middle of their feet with, straws,and never caught even the flicker of asmile on their faces, \nor did he eversucceed in making one of themsquirm and laugh aloud . during theoperation. Another strdnge thingabout the Veddas, and one which may ]possibly be connected with their lackof humour, is the fact that every oneof them is a G«orge Washington, un-able to tell a lie, or to conceive of any-

one else telling a lie. They cannot evenbelieve that anyone would take theproperty of anyone else, and the asso-ciation with. civilisation has failed to*convince them that it is Withall this—or, rather, without all this—-the Veddas are a »gentle,quiet people. They take wives with-out any marriage ceremony, and arefaithful and constant to them, support-ing them to death,

NAVAL LIMITATION TREATY.

FKENCH JOURNALIST'S VIEW.

(Br O&blo—Pr»s Awooi*tion—Cop-.myiii)(Australian tad N.Z. Cablf Association.)

PAKIS, December 20."Pertinax" (M. Oeraud), -writing in

the "Echo de Paris," says that a greatsacrifice has been asked of Franco inthe ratification of the WashingtonTreaty. "The past year's ovents can

now be viewed impartially. Anyonewith unbiased judgment, whatever hisnationality, must recognise that Francehas been treated with very little con-sideration in being forced to accept *

decision which without taking in ac-

count the colonies in two seas wliiohshe has to defend, gives her tie same.naval power as hor southern neighbour.

HOW TO BUY A RUG.

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(By a Collector.)

In. a modest way I am a rug collector,and some dozen rugs form tho mostsaleable portion of my worldly goods.

"When I am at home 1 enjoy overymoment my eye wanders over their richcolourings and pleasing designs. riSmoof my rugs cost me as much as £4O,and some only a few pouuds.

Each represents inv adventure in.search, in bargaining, in the Londou,Constantinople, Xitlis, or Baku ffliukotsamong thousands ot rugs no ono otwhich was ever like any other.

Ono was the property of a .Kurd cluef-tain who detained me for a night onthe plains of Armenia. "Wo parleyedabout a fire, eating sheep and sittingon this rug the night through. 1 wonmy freedom by bargaining with himfor his rug.

One becomes a rug export as on®becomes export with horses—by experi-enoe.

The expert does not attach any valueto the name when he is buying. j,no Jhis oye tells liim at a glance if the rugbefojgjjiim is worth considering.

"TSmhe wets his pocket-handkerchiefand rubs the rug to Bee if the coloursare fast. Colour is of prime import-ance, as the Germans'sold aniline dyesto the native manufacturers a*3 a sub-stitute for vegetable dye, and .if thecolour rubs off thex carpet is almostworthless. No matter how good thewool or texture, the colour may runand spoil the design.

If the colour be right—which mayfurther be tested by looking at theinner strands to see if they are of thesame colour as the outer—then thenext test is to throw out the rug to seeif it will lie fiat and smooth and snugin line with the design. If it does not,the carpet may be of a good grade butcertainly not of the first.

The third test is to ascertain, if pos-sible, the approximate age of the rug.If it is more than fifty years old, as itssheen and dull polish will indicate, itis of cood value.

The fourth buying test is condition.If the rug is badly moth-eaten, orworn, or cut, unless this condition is asign of age, it is worthless.

When one finds a good rug, as it ispossible to do in London, and at a fairprice, it should bo tnken home andplaced on the wall or thc/loor, accord-ing to its colour effect, and beaten (notwashed) or # sent to m<j carpet dry-cleaner thrice yearly at least, to keepout the mothß, the enemy of this thingof beauty. If this is done one las atreasure which is as good as money in

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The Sumner Borough Council met laste\e:.ing. Present: the Mayor (Hon. J- BarrM.L.C.J. and Crs. H. C. S. C.

Jone3, V. E. Hamilton, I. Whitfield, A.Holden, C. M. Roswell. ,

The standing committee's report showed,

that the gas manufactured dur^g

was 679,120 cubic feet, a decrease 01 23,500cubic feet on the same month o£la3' ieFive new services had been made to theelectric main. The transformer m Graftonstreet had been dismantled. 4

It was decided to warn an electrical engin

eer that 011 another breach of the by-I3Whe will be prohibited from doing electricalwork in the borough. , j

The financial statement showed a dr. bal-

ance oi £1897 19s 9d at November 30th.The Council approved of the Mayors action

in purchasing- a slab of granite to be placedin front of the municipal offices *° re£°™the naine3 of those soldiers who had beenkilled in the Great War.

Tee Public Works Department advised .hatthe Government had under consideration t&e

matter of the improvement of the water

supply to the school for the de,

af.\eired 'to know if in the event of , the^* te",•iion of the high pressure mam the Councilwould pav nart of the cost. It was. decidedto reply' that if at any future time the

Council wished to connect with the mam

it would be prepared to pay a share ot

°°lt was agreed to gre-nt permission to MrJ. S. Neville to erect tents on section front-

ing Esplanade, proper provision being made

for sanitary conveniences. _ .iv tCorrespondence wasreceived to the effectlhat

the Tramway Engineer would attend to hematter of unused tramway tracks after the

Nl7 wasIreported that Mrs Clarke had been

fined 103 for breach of the water by-'^a- 11was recommended that proceedings be ta^en

against four residents for the same offence^It was decided that the attention of the

Heathcotq County Councilbedrawntothcondition of the mam road at McCormackBT'hearty vote of thanks was sworded to*ll those who had assisted on election night,special letters of thank, to be forwarded toMessrs Crawshaw and Wiggins.

eangioea.The Kangiora Borough CouncU met last

Bight. Present—The Mayor (Mr W. A.Banks), and Cra. W Allison, K.C. S. Ayers, O. R. Tnwaites, A. H. lyler,

mid W. A. Kowee. ,The Finance Committee reported

receipts for November amounted to9d and payments to £531 8s 6d. Threeeighths of an acre of land adjoining the gas-works had been purchased for £250. Foreomo time past, the works had been hamper-ed for want of yard-room, and the enlarged«rea would be of great benefit. Two tenders

; had been,received for the lease of the ball,and it was recommended that the offer 01

Mr J. P.e Mathews at £3 10s for Tuesdaysand Saturdays in each week, and 25s for anyadditional night required, be accepted, MrMathews to attend to cleaning the hall afterevery performance, the Council to supplylighting. The Municipal Association's soli-citor forwarded an opinion to the effect thatthe Council oould .not make a rebate on any-one instalment of rent, but could reduce therent for any period by way of "special order,"

■ such reduction, however, could not be madefor uny past period'. ' A circular regardingrailway matters';had been recpived from theProgress League, end the committee recorm,-mended that the Council bring, under , thenotice of the Leajjue the desirability of anadjustment of the railway time-table to en-sure passengers from .Rangiora by the earlytrain; being able to connect with the "West

:■ Coast tram at Addington, and with , theSouth express at Christchurch. . The NorthCanterbury Hospital Board had notified : its

1 intention of. purchasing a site for a matetnityt home in Ashley street North, from Mr. .Wallers, and an soon as, the plans . were

. available the Minister's, consent would, be■ought for the erection of the hospital. The

' . committee reoommended that the offices beclosed from SaturdaV, 23rd instant, to Tues-

. day, January 2nd, 1923, boih daya inclusive.The report was adopted. ;' •Mr Hi J. Betijes has applied for pennis-non.to a large timber Bhed on a sec-

•• tion adjoining the .property occupied aa a. .jdwellilig by Dr. L. B. Burnett. Yota' com-

■ tnittee recommends that permission be grant-y .ed,, subject to the' applicant agreeing to' make alfceritioM or remove the shed on ro-

• .olz months' notice. Mr J. Forbeshas •applied -for permission to uro a portion,«f thfl footpath in High street, adjoining the

1 while building operations are£ in pKigiees; the committee recomends that

- ipermit be issued for a period endingJ - J923, eubject to the -full length>*• the, water channel being oovered, and suchv ;vl»ilig i ta]teii.»toJ seam: the safety and

1 - , of the publio a« ■may be deemednecessary. .The Medical Officer of Health\;bm now to redtuoe his demand foir «

J-V l0 cent, increase in. the contribution for• inspection to fc: 50 par cent- incre&M.

- commdtto©'reeomznenda fthac the presentoffer,be oooepted Mr T. W. McCormack has.askedf for ,the issue of an order on an ad-,i j owner, to olear otwtraotions.a- < .Tour committee- re-'.«netor be isroed, subject

Manager being satisfied' on in-ru. ipTOtioii that (an obatniction eadßta,j- -t -fTIUi report was adopted.U 'The Town Manager's report stat«d that InI « ,tho electao department tihe income for !Nb-

amounted, to £126 16s, as comparedtfr;

, (fttst year. , Si* new services were connectedv . during' tiue taoirth. Permits for bulldiiur"

.

*6BOO hid Tjeea imed? Ci'V »• i/sfer,^rot? »M>lying for permission to

- ,d*»ra into tbe stwel channel. The matterto Town Manager tar «

J-®? passed a fresolution flaing thetax for the coming season at the same iamount as last year. 1; . fender Jof Means Keir end Thompson

I J*** accepted.of m««tinp the Mayorthanked the councillors for the harmony

, whioh had existed between them during theU ,

Ho a'Bo , thanked the Town Managerl""i the staff for their serviceslthanked'the;May<fr for his t«-ipt/mpxto, and' extended to him, the Mayoress,"wStyß&nka th« peasop's fo^nplicienta

LAWN TENNIS.AMD THE DAVIS OTP.

Association—Cnprritfbt.)and, N.Z. Cabfc AoKcfetiaa.)

■4 "s ■ • SYDNEY, December 21.G, It. Patterson states that owing /to the

• injury to Tilden'B finger he will not be a" p,?rt£ iO.

etoUeagmg tier United States forfv>< we JDavig Cup next year,j, ("< Mr Bicka, secretary of the Australian

; Imto Tennis Association, states that thealone will decide whether amil be Issued. A decision will' iba^arrived.at. alter February. •■•..■

, !5v • -.V,y'£¥ A OONTEBENOE IN LONDON." (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.)c-iV-.-• *:v,(Anstwdian .awl Cable Association')

' « (KeoeiY«d Pecember 2Xstr 8 p>m.);v ~ •; - JjONDON, Decembep 19.•iter** - ©onf©rence of Davis Cup nations *• hasopened. Tyrehe countries are represented.

(potooeeduiga at» private. An • officiali * statement will be issued laser.

\* The Conference adopted a zoning system,;£,;>;traderwhich ties preliminary matches .will•- 'bo played m American and European eec-

declaringf which zone■they desire to enter. It was> also agreedthat is the event of a dispute between anv■two Davis' Cup nations it'shquld bo referred!

, ' "for arbitration by on independent third na-„ in>n If the latter fails,"the nation holding'U-tJw cop,will Rive, a final decision.

*iy.K Testa-of a most 'interesting nature• the radio- sets•;j~V;with '.wMch .the Vworian Commissioner

r'x~ ;;of Police ■ fclts ■ decided to. equip theTi-'Kypolicej as a means iof facilitating them

in j their' work' of hunting down crimi, nals. Each will occupy only a small

space on of & motorcar. On> night recently, when the official test

k , was made,{ Superintendent Potter,Chiefof the 'Detective Staff, was driven*in'a car fitted -with wireless to various

r-vj -puburba vof Melbourne, some distance' t from headquarters. It tad been ar-

*c j. that xmessages should be sents v. ; iont from the radio station. - Messages,encb as in actual work the officialsih the car would act upon, were sent

v' r rto the wireless-station from 1 the detec-•.tive -office.- The.' wireless station sent's out these messages, and by the wire-

less apparatns on the car they were:ii immediately picked up as plainly asi j:;tie plainest ■ telephone conversation iv could have been heard. The officialsin: the• car sat on back seat/ with Ielasped to theirears

metal; headpieces, while the car pro-'• i ceeded along the .road, yet the' only' iapparattiß in. the car was a small box,

-not two feet. square, with an aerialconcealedin an oblong frame

1 inside the hood. \

POLO.■ «

THE TAHU CUP.

The polo tournament for the Tahu Cup wascontinued at the Christchurch Club's pologround yesterday. The weather was beauti-luliy warm, but a rather strong north-westerly wind proved somewhat disagreeable,particularly in the afternoon. The condi-tions of the cup are that each team playsevery other. The team securing the mostwiai takes the cup, but in the improbableevent of all or any being equal at tbe end

o£ tbe matches, the team securing most goaisrigut tlirougu cue tournament, han-dicap wins me trophy. Ten ponies ure ai.ow-ea eacn team in each . two lor taciipiayer, alia two reserves. . J-lie games con-sist o: three chukKas of seven minutes eacli,and if in© contestants are .evel at ti»eend of a game, extra chukkas are played untila iurther goal is scored.

iesterday a play was of a, most interest-ing nature, three of the tour matches result-ing in ties at the end of the prescribed time,necessitating extra chukkas. Such a stateof affairs reflected great credit on the liandi-cappers, Ur. W. 1' ox and Air J. McDonald.Ihe defensive play of the better handicappedteam 3 was a feature all through. Alen andponies of all the competing teams were inexcellent fettle, v/ith the result that everygame provided fast and exciting poio.

In the morning, Kangiora \ii. Jinsor, J. R.McCracken, 13. Chapman and J. Mat-son),handicap 7 goals, piayed Pareora B i G.Grigg, VV. H. Orbell, J. C. Miher, and H. J.

C. Harper), handicap, 7 goals. Neither teamwas/at its best, but the play was veryclose, and Pareora, won by 11 goals to 10.

The next to take the field were PareoraA A. S. Elworthy, P. Elworthy, H. Elworthy,and C. L. Orbell), and Amuri (D. W. J.Gould, R. Gould, L. A. Macfarlane, and J.C. Macfarlane). PaTeora were on scratch, andAmuri were in receipt of four goals. The firsttwo chukkas were not productive of high-class polo, but in the third Pareora playedup to form, and completely changed the com-plexion of the game. Pareora won by 6 goalsto

ln the afternoon, Christchurch A (Capt.Taha Rhodes, Major G. F. Hutton, B. B.

"vvr ooci, and R. M. IX Johnson), handicap 3,met Rangiora (H. Ensor, J. 1). McCracken,D. Chapman, and J. Matson), handicap 7..The game was quite the best of the day. |Though they had a weak link in their chain,Rangiora played up magnificently, D. Uiap-

man playing a great game, while Chmt-church were always aggressive, with Lapt.ithodes and Major Hutton at the top oftheir form, and B. B. Wood also playingfine polo. Neither side scored in the hretchukka, but in the second, the Christchurchteam carried too many gunfl for their OPP^1"

ents, and put on 3 goals, Capt Rhodesscoring two Major Hutton one. In thethud a hard-fought" chukka, Wood scored,making the ecore3 even. Rangiora, withChapman always prominent, put up a great!defence ill the first extra, and v when asecond extra had to be played, both Wiswere striving hard for supremacy. Hft.fway through, Christchurch sot up a greatattack, and after a struggle near the goal,Wood, amidst applause, pushed the ballthrough, and Christchurch won B—7.

The final game was between Pareora, A(scr.), and Pareora B (6). It took the crackA team some time to get into its properstride, and the play was most exciting, theball travelling from one' end of ihe fieldto the other in great style. In the firstchukka, Pareora, A penetrated the defenceonce, A. Elworthy scoring a good goal. Inthe next 'two, Pareora A were in much betterform, and putting in five goals, per mediumof H. and .P. Elworthy (2 each), and Orbell,made the scores level.' The extra chukka

' brought an unexpected fight from the "B'team, but about- three minutes from thestart, Orbell got away with a fine soloeffort, and Boored a well deserved goal, giv-ing'the A'b the victory by 7.goals to 6. |

Dr. Pox, assisted by Mr McDonald, actedaa umpire throughout the.day. There was■a goodly attendance of spectators, and after-noon tea was provided by Mrs B. B. Wood.,

To-day's draw is aa follows—lo.3o a.m.:Rangiora (7) v. Pareora A (scr); 11.30 a.m.:Pareora, B (6) v. Amuri (4). 2 p.m.: Christ-chuTch'A (S)~ v. Pareora A (sor).: 8 p.m.:Rangiora (7) v.- Amuri (4). 4 p.m.: Christ-church A (8) v. Pareora B (6). •

BOWLING.

PAIRS TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD' \

A meeting of delegates to the ChristchurchBowling Centre was held last night, Mr E.3. Chegwin presiding.

The secretary announced that, up to theoresent the sum of £l7 6s*6d had been re-seived'in connexion withjthe Sunny side Men->al Cheer ihind, andL9s, including a oheque for £S 5a from MrIV. H. MoDougaE, tor the fund in'connexionffitix the entertainment of ; the Quenalandiouring bowlers.

The chairman said that the inain business>t' the evening was, to couiider the advifi-ibility of holding a pairs tournament .atNew dear's time, "since it had been decidedto abandon a cink tournament."Mv w• If. liamett moved that .a pEkixa

aiioulti bo liuld.This'wa« seconded by Mr J. D. Colville.

fn doing so he said that at tlio present mo-ment 60 pairs could be: guaranteed- for thetournament, which would thus ba held at atime when the grans were in the best, ofcondition for bowlers. Similar tournamentswei's held at. : Christmas at Invercafgill,rimaru, and other large centres, and heHfttld mot; understand. why Ohristchurch- hadlot followed suit before." The chairmap, replying to:a question fromMr W. Spillcr' said he understood that many_;of those who had entered for the rink tour-~nament would be prepared to let their namesstand for the pairs. .

The secretary, Mir E.'W. Wsda, explainedthat 27 entries hod been received,for'the 1tournament. It had been decided previouslythat ahould tile -entries not amount to 36the, rink tournament should 'be abandoned.Tie position was that he was holding ail theentries, except one from Waimate, which hehad returned.. One or two others had spokentohim 1in connexion JWith' their :entries. Hethought that it would -be better for him towrite to . the entrants asking thorn if theywere prepared to play in the pairs tourna-ment.

Mir E.. Healey stated that the meeting had■ simply, been called to' deal with a crisis. Sucha position 'had undoubtedly arisen, 1 seeingthaitthe rink hod been aban-doned. V' : '

Mr Spiller Bail that his object m askingquestions was simply" to find, out'all aboutthe matter. As a matter of fact, his club(Sydenham) was in favour of a pairs tourna-ment. ,

lite motion was carried, .

It ms decided to fix the entry fab at 10sJpor .player, the tournament to bo held onSaturday, Monday, ajid Tuesday• (December30th.end January Ist and 2nd)," entries to bereceived lip to S p.m. on Wednesday.

,The oh«nnan expressed the hope that asmany boilers as possible would be presentat the civic reception to be given to theQueensland. bowlers to-morrow.

CHBXS7CHURCH v.' QUEENSLAND.

Following are the teams who will repre-sent Queensland dnd Qhristohui-ch Centre inthe,match which is to take place to-morrowafternoon, on lie Christchurch Club's ?reen:.' Queensland—S. Hobson, Goldsmith, ,C.Elliott, C. N. Overoll (s); ,L. Uhl, J. J..Butler, J. Boaser, Dr.-. Williams (s) ; J. John-ston, J. Wyper, A. H. Baltrop, A.-Ward (s);

,N. McQueen, M. O'Sullivau, F. W. Mason,Archibald (a); A. Burton, G. R. Hooper M.A. Shay, Roberts (s). '

Christchurch Centre—N. T. Harris J. N.Du Feu, L. 6. Blackwell, EC. Chegwin (s);C. F. Edgar. F. Steans, Dr. Pairman, W.H. Macdougall (s); C. Cooi>er, A. G. Grif-fiths, Dr. Marks,- Jno. Brown (s); W. H.Hagger, W: Hollis, W. Efford, H. J. West( 3) i H. Barlow; J, Danks, P. Beaumont, W.J. Hampton {oj.

OANTERBUBT CLUB.

Tho following have been selected to playagainst Edgeware,* at Edgeware to-morrow:Amyes, Barker, E. Smith, Macdonald (s);F. Smith, W. Caven, W. Campbell, Duggan(s); T. S. Robinson, A.. E- Baker, K J.Thompson, Fogarty (a).

QUEENSLAND TEAM.

• (FKESS ASSOCIATION TXLED&Ui.)WELLINGTON, December 21.

The Queensland bowlers brought their stayin Wellington to a close to-day, when they:|defeated Thorndon, Johrisowville, and Khan- jdollall on the Thorndon green by 66 pointsto 67. Another section met Lyatl Bay, Sea-jt-oun, wd Victoria, and lost by 45 points- to 'W llie'-party loft by the feny boat to- jnight for Chriatohurch and Donedin. '

CRICKET.T

ENGLAND v. CANTERBURY.

TO-MORROW'S MATCH.

The M.C.C. team will commence its matchagainst' Canterbury to-morrow at LancasterPark, and given good weather, an excellentgame should result. The wicket is improvingevery day, «and promises to be in first-claescondition, while the out-field ,is alsq look-ing cxtreulely well. Patrons will Bee for thedrat time too, .the new Memorial Entranceliates at the Park, which are now in theirfinal stages of completion. The memorial isa handsome one ereoted 'in reinforced con-crete, and presents a very fine appearance.The Englishmen arrive in Christchurch thismorning,- and at 10.30 o'clock will be accord-ed a civio' reception by the Deputy-Mayor,Cr. J. A. Fiesher, at the Council Chambers,Oxford terrace. The Canterbury team is stillbard at practice each night, and if consistentand earnest work at . the neta counts foranything, the. representatives should acquittheniselves creditably. W. R. Patrick _ hasbeen chosen captain of the team, which "willtake the field as follows: R. C. Blunt, Xi. R.Brunton, \V. Hayes, W. R. Patrick, R.Head, C. T.' Rix, D. M. Sandman, F. Smith,A. W. Thomas, R. D. Worker, J. Young.

Several .trophies have been given for testperformances by the Canterbury men in thematch. Mr H. B. Gormley, jeweller, Highstreet, hste given a gold medal for the bestiill-round • performance in the game; ; MessrsDey and Throp, Canterbury Sports Depot,have presented a bat for the best battingperformance:, and Messrs" Hearfield andWalker,. Cashel street-, have given a pair_ ofcricketing trousers for the' best bowlingperformance. It has been decided that noplayers shall secure more than one trophy.

The "box plans of the three days of ttematch are now open at The Bristol, butafter 9.30 o'clock to-morrow, reserves will beon'sale at Lancaster Park from thesecretary'soffice. prices for admission are: Em-bankment Is 6d plus tax, enclosure and eastBtand 2s 6d plus tax, members stand, reserved9s Gd plus tax, unreserved 2s '6d pip tax;pavilion, reserved 5s plus tax. Boys under Itwill Be admitted fo the embankment only, for6d. There will be no half-price for childrento the enclosure or east stand. Luncheonand afternoon tea .will tie available on »11three days of the match. '

Play will oommence at noon to-morrow,(andthe luncheon adjournment will be: from' 1.15to 2 p.m. On Christmas Day, play willstart at 2 p.m., arid the matoh will be con-cluded on Boxing Day. °

THE FIRST TEST.

NEW ZEALAND TEAM SELECTED.

The following' team has been selected bythe selectors, Messrs 3L Tucker (Welling-ton), N. C. Snedden (Auckland), and A. Mar-tin (Dunedin), to represent New Zealand inthe first tost'match at Wellington, on De-cember 30th, and January Ist and 2nd:N. C.' Sneddon (Akld.) Hiddleston (Wgtn.)S. G. Smith (Akld.) ■■ ,

,ina (Wgtn.)Rountree (Akld.) Collins (Wgtn.)Aloott (Akld.) fi. C. Blunt (Cantby.)D. R. Garrard (Akld.) Shepherd (Otago).

.•lieod (Akld.) '

Twelfth man:' Gilland (Otago).

BOYS* ASSOCIATION.

There will be a representative practice to-morrow afternoon at Hospital Corner. Allboys, practising with the teams are expectedto be present. .

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In the afternoon trial games, commencingat 2 p.m., will be played. All boys, under18 and also under 16, are required to turn upif at all possible. .

Mail Notices.(Supplied by the Postal Department.)

"Mails close aB follows:TO-DAY, DECEMBER. 22nd.

Northern Porta: 5.45," 6.115, 7.18 p.m.; par-oels, 4 p.m.• INCOMING OVERSEA £SIAILS.

(Approximate dates only.)Whangupe let* Sydney for Wellington onDecember 16th. Ska carries eight bags mail

for Christchurch. ' Mail due in. Christ-church to-day.

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R.M.S. llaungartui left San Francisco onDecember Bth for Wellington. She carries1367 bags for New Zaa.and, due Christ-cburch about.December 81st. (Eng-liah andAmerican, mail.)

OUTGOING OVERSEA MAILS.Mails which left Auckland on October 31st

via Vancouver, by E.M.S. Niagara,' arrivedLondon December Brd.

Mails for Chatham Island close in Christ-ohuioh. about December 27th.

Mails' for United Kingdom and Continentof Europe (specially addressed correspond-ence only), also Pitcairn Island andCristobal (Panama Canal), Central America,British, • French and Dutch Guiana, Vene-zuela, Republic of Columbia, Penu, andEcuador, per Rimutaka, closing at Christ-church December 27fch, at 5.43 p.m.

The' next best despatch for correspondenceaddressed to United Kindom. Continent oiEurope, and America, via willclose at Christchurch on December 30th, at5.45 p.m. 'Mail due London, February sth,

J. E. BROADFOOT,Chief Postmaster.

DAILY MEMORANDA—Friday, Dec. 22nd.AUCTIONS.

HcKeßxie and Willis, in. their Booms, 1 p.m.• Furniture, etc.H. C. Smith, at the City Market, 11 ajn.—

! • Horses, eto. I; Tonks. Norton and Co., Ltd., in their rooms,

I 1.30 p.m.—Crockery and Glassware.■ Fanners'' Saleyardfl, at their Yards, 11 a-m.—L Horses, etc.% .

"THE PRESS" WEATHER REPORT.

THE WEATHER.

Meteorological observations taken at theMagnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9.80a.m. and 5 p.m. on December 21st:

9.30 a.m. 6p.m.Barometer .. * ■ 29.060 39.176.Thermometer—

Dry bulb .. .. 66.9 ®>.4Wet bulb .. ..

52.3 51.9Max. prev. 24 hours .. 66.6Min. prev. 24 hours ..61 -

Max. in sun .. .. 136 132

Min. on grass .... 46.3

Humidity per cent. ..

Wind .... ...

N.W., W.N.W.,gale. light.

Cloud (0-10) ... ..1 5

Rain ... ...•• o.W4in» ail.

DOMINION BEPOBTS.

(From observations takenat 9 a.m. yesterday.)station. Wind. Bar. Uer. Wth.Napier N.W., m.g. 2&.50 72 BCCape Egmont N.E., f.b. 62 PWanganui N-, br. , 29.45 6-i OWellington N.W., f.b. 29.31 64 OCape Campbel N-W., f.b. 29.25 62 ZFarewell Spit W., f.b. M.43 61 0Grey mouth W., bn 55't? x>Bealey N.fr., l.b. 29.86 47 RChristchurch N.W., m.g. 29.10 6® BA

Ur

ghthouse N.W, f.b. . *>.Os 67 B .Dunedin S.W„ m.g. 29.09 60 OPBluff S.W., br. 29.00 49 CP

Wind—C, calm; 1, light; 'bT, breeze; fb,fre&h...breeze; m g, moderate yale; g, gale;w, gale of exceptional severity.

Weather—B, blue sky, be tho atmosphere

clear or heavy; C, clouds, passing clouds;D, drizzling rain; F, foggy 1; G, ,dfrkweather; H, tail; L, lightning; M misty;0 overcast,- the whole sky covered withtkick clouds; P, passing showers,; Q, equal-ly R rain, continued ram; S, slow; J.,thunder; XT, ugly, threatening appearance;Z, Ixwty.

Forecast.

Present indications, are for north-west tosouth-west winds, strong to gale,and equally weather with ram probable gen-erally and the barometer unsteady.

SHIPPING.PORT OF LYTTELTON.

AHMVAIS

, Thuwday, December Slat.John, ia (5 a.m.), 342 ton., Hawick, from

Nelson. F. E. Sutton and Co., agents. .Holmdala, s.». (5.20 a.m.), 681 tons, Holm,

from Timaru. F. E. Sutton and ©>„ agents.Wahine, s.e. (6 a.m.) 4436 tons, Cameron,

from Wellington. Union Steam Ship Com-pany, agents. _>

Storm, e.s. (12.10 p.m.), 405 tons, Sharp*,from Timaru. A. H. Turnbull and Co.,agents. >

Kamo, B.e. (1.20 p.m.), 1236 tons, Plattg,from Greymouth. Union Steam Ship Com-pany, agents.

Opua, s.b. (9.45 p.m.)» tons,from . Greymouth. F. E. Sutton and Co.,agenta. ■

DEPABTOBES. ;

' ■ )■ Thursday, December 21st.Cygnet, ,e.s., (1.20 a.m.), 129 tons, Murray,

for Kaikouia. • Pitcaithly Bros., agents.Breeze, s.s. (2.50 p.m.), Siß

tson, for Dunedin. A. H. Turnbull and Co.,agents.

Holmdala, B.e. (3.55 p.m.), 681 tons, Holm, '

for "Wellington. F. E.' Sutton and Co.,agente. , . |

John, 6.6. (6.16 p.m;), 342. tons, Hawick, forWellington. F. E. Sutton and Co., agente.

Storm, -8.8. (6.25 p.m.), 1 405 tons, Sharpe, 'for Wellington. A. H. Turnbull and Co.,agents. .!

Wahine, s.b. , (8.40 p.m.), 4436 tons, Came-ron, for Wellington. Union Steam ShipCompany, agente.

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Expected Arrivalß.Maori, - Wellington, this day.Paloona, Wellington, this day.Wahine, Wellington, December 23rd.Kaituna, Wellington, December 28rd.Wakatu, Kaikoura, December 23rd.Whangape, Sydney, December 24th.Wanaka,, Timaru, Deoember 24tih.Orepuki, Greymouth,, December 24th.Port Darwin, Wellington, December 24th,Kaitangata, Greymouth, December 25th.Opihi, Whangarei, December 25th.Carpentaria, December 26th. 'Kini, .Napier, December 28th.Storm, Wellington December 29th.

. City of Newcastle, "Wellington,. December30th.

Calm, Wellington, January 2nd.Breeze, Timaru, January 2nd.Tekoa, Auckland, January Brd.Waiiomo. Nauru. January 12th.Waitemata, Wellinigton January 14th.Waihora, Wellington, January 30th.

Projected Departures.Maori, Wellington, this day.Paloona, Dunedin, thia day.Wahine, Wellington, December 23rd.Kaituna, Dunedin, December 23rd.Wakatu, Kaikoura, Deoember 27th.Wanaka, Auckland, December 27th. -

Kaitangata, Dunedin, December 28th.lonic. Port Chalmers. December 28th.Orepuki, Greymonth, Deceimiber 28th.Kamo, Greymouth," December 29th.\Vh=n<rape, Dur.fdin. December 29th.Port Darwin, Dunedin, December 30 th.

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SHIPPING NOTES.|

The Secretary of Marine, Wellington, re-quests musters of all vessels leaving Lyttel-ton for Wellington during the next sevendays to report if there is any difference in jthe brilliancy of Pancarrow light.

The Paloona is due thia morning from 'Melbourne, via Wellington, with passengers 'and cargo. S£e is to sail to-night for Dune-din.

The Kamo arrived from Greymouth yesterrday afternoon, and will commence discharg-ing this .morning. She ia to sail on Fridaynext, probably for Greymouth.

The Whangape is now Sydney onSunday.

The Kaitangata is due on Monday fromGreyntouth. She will discharge the balanceof heT coal cargo at Timaru and Dunedin.

Th? Wanaka, from Timaru, ia now due onSunday, and will sail for Auckland on Wed-nesday.

The Opihi is due on Monday from Whanga-rei with cement.

The Storm is expected on Friday next fromWellington, and will go into dock.The Retnuera is reported to have leftSouthampton on December 181& lot Ancle-1

land and Port Chalmers, via Panama. Sheia due at Auckland on January 23rd.

The New Zealand Shipping Company'sliner Rimutaka is to leave Napier to-day forWellington to complete Homeward loading.She is to sail from there at noon on 'Decem-ber 30th for Southampton and London.

The Union Company's R.M.S. Maunganui,en route from. San Francisco, arrived atPapeete 'on Monday, and sailed on Tuesdayfor Rarotonga and Wellington. o£e is dueat Wellington on December 28th, and is toleave on December 30th for Sydney.

The City of Newcastle, with New Yorkcargo to discharge, will arrive here from Wel-lington at the end of next week.

The Tekoa is due from Auckland aboutJanuary 3rd, and will load for American

porta andi West of England.

VESSELS WITHIN WIRELESSRANGE OF N.Z.

Auckland—Middlesex, Kawatiii, Navua,Manuka, Canadian Oonqueron, Rona.

Wellington—Maori, Waihine, Ngaio, PortDarwin, Whiangape, Arahura, City of Witt-ohester, H.M.S. Laburnum, Kaikorai, Win>-gatui, Kaituna, Rimutaka, Paloona, PortVictor, Waiwena, Kent, Devon,, Tahiti.

Chatham Islands—Port Denison.

0. AND D. STEAMERS.

The C. and D. Line advise# the followingmovements of steamers:—

The Port Elliott ia due at Auckland onJanuary 9th from London. She should be

at Wellington on January 16th.'The Port Hunter was to leave Sydney on

Wednesday for loading at Gisborne. Thevessel is expected at Gisborne on Monday.

The Port Bowen is. to leave New York onJanuary 15th for Auckland, Wellington, Lyt-telton, Dunedin, and Australian ports. Sheis due at Auckland on, February 13th.

The Port Melbourne is to load at Glasgowand Liverpool, and will sail from Liverpoolon March 24th for Auckland,' Wellington,Lyttelton, aid Dunedin. The vessel is ex-pected at Auckland on April 30th.

The Port Victor ie now due at Wellingtonto-day from Wanganui, to complete loadingfor Boston and London. 1

, The Port' Darwin arrived at Wellingtonfrom Auckland yesterday, andi i« due at Lyt-telton on Sunday.- She will discharge Westof England cargo here and load for London.

PASSENGERS FOR. SAN FRANCISCO

The R.M.S. Tahiti, which' left Wellingtonon Tuesday for Rarotonga, Papeete, and SanFrancisco, took the following passengers fromNew Zealand:—First saloon: Misses M.Ayson, Ayson, Nicholson, M. Reid, R. Wat-son, Mesdames H. F. Tyson, J. Duncan,TT H. Gourddn and eon, J.Hull, W. C. Harper and child, S. J. Hut-shins, .Nash, R. J. Pack, Samuel, Dr.' MaryHamo Armor, Hon. Oliver Samuel,, MessrsC. Si Brice, R. Cliff, Walter A. Gripton,' W'0.. Harper, S. J Hutchins, W. E. Johnson,JTaah, P. J, ]Pack, N. Reid. Seoond ealoon:Missee E. Dubois, Dieher, E. R. Erenson,J. Matthews, M. Mafthewe- W.TV?i'- ' I* ljam8

' Bryan' andn£w A®* Lse. Messrs Dutoit,Disher, A. D. Duthie, C. D. Ford,' A. j!o 3 Pefce - Picons, E. Liltzer,G. M. Robertson, J. A. Trower!

REMUEEA LEAVES LONDON._A cable received in Auckland! on TuesdayMterooon announced, that ~the New ZealandShipping Companys Imer Eemuera sailedtvom London on Monday for, Dunedin. Thisis her twenty-seventh voyage, ,but she is nolonger a coal-burmng- st:amor. In, con-juction witt repairs ,to her hull an oil-burn-ing installation has been fitted, and faaRemuera is the iU'st steamer of the NewZealMid Shipping; Company's fleet to run onon fuel.For live months the steamer haa been outof commission, undergoing repairs to damageoausedJ by a collision in the English Chao-nel on July 21st with the Ellerman linerMarengo "when she was en route fiom Loa-don to Auckland. As a result of that colli-won. the Remuera was damaged- in threeholds, and when she limped into Portlandunder her own. steam' and landed, 'her pas-sengers it was found that she had {been

'holedi on, the etarboaad side below the water-hne, one hold being filled with water. TheMarengo .also suffered considerable damage,but was able to proceed to. Hull .

1.- :SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

SUEZ, Deoember 19. ,Arrived—Northumberland and Port Steph-ens from Australia for London.PORT SAID, December 19.Sailed—Australia (from Australia), for Duo-kirk.

COLOMBO, December 19.•SailedI—Macedonia (from London), for Aus-tralia.LAS PALMAS, December 19.

Passed—Knight Companion from Antwerpfor Australia. '

SAN FRANCISCO, December. 19Sailed—Sonoma lor Sydney.

HONG KONG, Deoem'bea: 19.Sailed—Tango ilaiu for Australia.

YOKOHAMA, December 19.. Sailed—lndus Ma.ru for Sydney.

IQtTIQUE, Deoember 19.Sailed—Port Patrick, ship, fori Newcastle.AUCKLAND., December 21. jSailed—Rona (7 p.m.), for Sydney.WELLINGTON, December 21. iArrived—Echo (2.20 a.m.), from Blenheim;

Ngaio (4 a.m.), .from Nelson; Ngakuta (4.10a.m.), from Greymouth; Maori (9.35 a.m.)from Lyttelton; Ngatoro (9 a.m.), from New-castle; Hawerq, (12.25 p.m.), . from Patea?Port Darwin, (12.30 p.m.), from Auckland;Calm (3.36 p.m.), from Lyttelton; Waimii(5.30 p.m.) from Picton; Corinna (6 p.m.),from Lyttelton; Tutanekai (7.50 p.m.), fromWestport; Wakatu (midnight), fuom Kai-koura.

Sailed—'Wingatui (12.5 p.m.), for Gisborneand Auckland; Kakapo (12.20 p.m.), forGreymouth; Kennedy (4.15 p.m.), for Fox-ton; Invercargill (5.5 p.m.), for Wanganui;Paloona (5.20 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Hawera(5.45 p.m.), for Patea; Ngaio (7.35 p.m.),for Nelson.; Maori (8.5 p.m.), for Lyttelton;Calm (10.15 p.m.), for Wanganui; Ngatoro(10.15 p.m.), for Napier.

LYTTELTON NEWS.

Personal.Mr F W Foster, of the Forestry- Depart-

ment, Wellington, is visiting his Pwe f™'Mr and Mrs W. T. Foster, Keserve terrace,

for the holidays. . . .

At the conclusion of.tie piize-giviag at theLyttelton District High School yesterdaj,the miEtiess of the secondary department,.Miss M. A. Moyle, 8.A., was presented by

Miss Ellen Pattison, on baha.f of the «c----ondary pupils, with a silver-mounted toiletset as an expression of appreciation of herwork ia coaching the pupi-s-

The caretaker of the School, Mr A. i>ur-

beitrv was the recipient of a box of tiesand handkerohiefe as on appreciation of toservices in furthering the sport of theschool.

The Pictures."Experience," a Paramount production fea-

turing Richardi Bai'thelmess and MarjoneDaw, is the chief attraction at the HarbourLight Theatre to-night, the supporting pro-gramme inoluddng a comedy and a Gazette.To-morrow' "Hold Your' Horses, ft oomedy-romanco starring Tom Moore and NaomiChilders, will be screened, together with aJewell two-reel drama and «• P Review.On Tuesday a special holiday double featuaeprogramme will be aoreened.

School Concert.There was a good attendance at the Har-

bour Light Theatre last evening on, the oc-casion of the concert in aid 1 of the Picaioand Prise Fund of the Lyttelton DistrictHigh School. The first part of the pro-gramme consisted of some well-selected pic-

tures. Unfortunately some of the artistsfrom Christchurch did not arrive owing totb.6 failuno of the electric power ipi theCity tram scrvioo, but tlie other performersfilled, in the programme with extr&s. In th-esecond part, songs were given by MissCandy and Mr T. Tuohy. Miss Bagrio gaveseveral recitations and the programme coin-cluded with fancy and. classical dancing bypupils of Miss Beatrice SheaTsby. Unfor-tunately Miss Sliearsby had receivedj tooshort notice to prepare a.l her pupils, butthose who appeared gave a splendid exhibi-tion and were waiimly applauded. MissOlive Sproule gave a dainty dance, "PinkFairy." Miss V>aimai X/ivingston« gave aclassical including some clever toedancang, and Miss Livingstone end MissShearaby together gave a fancy dance grace-fully.

West Lyttelton School.Following is the prize list:—

Standard Vl.—Boys: John Curnow dux,!Rowland Lindsay 2, John Hnnnan 3. Girls:Mina Sillars dux, Beatrice Wright 2, MayBromlev '3.

Standard V.—Boys: Robt. Crawford 1,Allen Curnow 2, Conrad Cederm&n 8. Girla :EileenJohnston A

Standard' IY.—Bovs: Leonard Huston 1,Clifton Wilson 2, Willie Sillars 8. Girls:Eveline Webb 1, Phyllis Schofield 2, DorothyClark 3. ,

Standard III.—Boys: Brian Muxlow 1,George Clark Keith Webb and Jack Rhind(equal) 3. Girls: Mary Pitcaithly 1, EdnaReed 2, Violet Clark 3.

Standard It.—Boys: Aftjuir James. 1,Hurry Whitford 2, Bangi Forsyth 3. Girls:Margaret Warren 1, Joyce Nicholl 2, JeanneHobbs 3.

Standard I.—Boys: Edward Adams I',Hnrold Cederman 2, Arthur Ishenvood ,3.Girls: Rd. Shadbolt 1, Lyndall Hendry 2,Eunice Sproule 3.

Special Prizes-r-Bage medal for best boy ath-lete, Yiotor Gilmore, 18 points, 1; Rabt.Scott, 17 points, runner-up. Parker broochfor best girl athlete, Mabel Wood 1, HildaGoodmanson runner-up.

Drawing—Standard VI., Gladys Moohan;Standard V., Stephen Sinclair; Standard IV.,Phyllis Mather; Standard 111., George Bras-sell;• Standard 11., Grade Clark; Standard1., Valerie Hunter. ,

Sewing—Standard .VI., Gladys Mochan;Standard V., Eileen Bwan; Standard IV.,Winifred Wales; Standard 'III., Eileen An-dbrson and Mary Pitcaithly (equal). Standard11., Ruth Stewart; Standard 1., Rita Wake-lin. 6> '

Most popular boy—Allen Mather. Moatpopular girl—Edith Coleman.

Wbodwork—Douglas Whitford.Domestic Science—Edith Coleman.English (Mr Gill's prize)—Beatrice Wright.Meritorious progress (Mrs Clow's prize)—

Hardie Wilson 1, Eileen Anderson 2,. laobelMather 8.

Drill- (Mx Hoist's prise)—Hilda ; Goodman-son. • • • ■ , ■ - .

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LYTTELTON ADVERTISEMENTS.

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value is offered n%=======^yHARBOUR Light Theatre To-night, Rich-

ard, Barthelmess and! Marjo:\ie Daw in"Experience." Comedy, Gazette. To-mor-row Tom Moore and Naomi Childers iu"Hold Your Horses." . 2-reel Jewel daaina,Pathe Review. - Orchestra. Tuesday, Specialholiday double feature programme. 6^63

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r?^eTON,D«eml»n.; • rogation into the methods

evidence by Departmentalr<(ho Post and Telegraph D©-

V* 7 flgainst whom charges of un-

harshness have been madeand Telegraph Officers' Ae-

w3 continued before Mr F.sitting as a Royal Conx-

morning. Mr H. E. Combsthe Association and offi-

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os, RMwn£&°n, ssnior inspector,ss' aming the witnesses not toJslvji! evidence regarding the

pnou iry. Tho suggestionout to hound down an offi-could only come from a

fS Sul'he described the procedureifr{n an enquiry An officer

inlrVhave the matter venti-I£, Magistrate. The cvi-(rf -nnies of Witnesses werefilfX available to the officer

to the Magisterial en-

sev. opening for the officers,IjffcompeJled to remark thati «f nverv witness had not only

the allegations, but WSmother hand, entirely disproved

thought that at th'is stagefc comba and Mazengarb _ should

proper course and withdrawl&Uich. was the .basis of theE-Proceeding, he said he wantedWke gome comment on the actions

and Combs in thisjSt Charges were made partioular-Sii«t'tiro of the highest officials inPost and Telegraph Department,gßtioreoson and Markman. Sure-SUj the duty of Mr Mnzengarb, asK /or the Association, and Mrff as secretary, to ascertain ifEhllsMgw were on a solid basis be-Kfliey made them.la Worship: You cannot blame Mr

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had been produced? He sug-Ejthat the tthole thing was per-itfjßss-aticl venom against Mr Laur-IjfiSyJo had bean m the Depart-Kany years and had an excellentppHe'nad gamed the respect andStation of all officers. He hailide-hundreds of investigations andBe iad been ten or twelve formalwines. They had letters from well-ptn counsel who represented thelfcurdefen4ants_and the magistratesg«#om,ihe enquiries,-were held,iting .that Mr Lauxenson had been

and fair throughout. -ItSued "with Mr Mazengarb alone tob afii'make such charges as theffiatione against Mr Laurenson.

late Civil Servantin the course ,of his

wficefiisaid the enquiries in ques-.fclSecn held before him. He saidiSfflrenso'n- was fair throughout.

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contrary to hie ex-be Department did notrs when enquiries werenartmental officers didlit: investigated and re-iyi vPostmastef, 7

Fates,y his second exjierienceee, but he saw; nothingthe method of Ironduot-

on, Chief of|;Baid that m the pastad J conducted - a greatil enquiries. This was

on which a complaintagainst-him, as far ase joint of nis allegedluiries. Witness produc-ending his fairness. -»:• I wish to say that Iter. - the ■ explanations:Departmental officers,inferences which can bereactions. I am satis-h the illustrations wore1 to, the inference fromiay be different fromI realise the prosecu-

: .conducted with moreen I wrote, and realisearin my' lettet goess en-I ; %m sorry I drewf ia-iie as I observedt;.;.aepersions on the

I withdraw thei-he would like to sayto,;the position he hadoer: 1/sympathise withid that any matter of>..came betor® him asa .Post and Telegraphnonhe was bound toexecutive! In this caseepided that the state-aisengarb's letter wereAt' they Should be retwtmaster-General.Mked for costs to beDepartment.'lter: I will consider it.

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tLIBERTY THEATRE.

Seldom has Christchuxch had the oppor-tumty of Roeing such a stupendous master-pieo# u "Orphan/ ©f the Storm," whichis drawing crowds to the Liberty Theatre

week. The wizard of the screen, Mr■O. W. Griffith, had used all his amazingtalent in its production, and it is the screentriumph of th» age. To-day is the final op-

witnessing it.iMKEE GREAT FILMS TO-MORROW.Heading the new -programme to be pre-

sented to-morrow, is "Romance." Rita Caval-lini, of obscure birth, but of transcendentmusical capabilities, has reached the pinnacleof her fame in the warm, congenial atmos-phere of Southern Europe, and meets ayoung clergyman, whose love she returns,from the start there is no pretence in theirrelations. It is love at first sight. But heis no John Storm. He loves her, but willnot risk his reputation to give her the homeand children she craves. Doris Keane, whohad 1 the stage part in this stirring emotion-al play, takes the part on the screen, anddoes it full justice. The tale is a delicatepastel of love in all its sweetness and tend-erness, and the social barriers are etched inacid contrast. Ignorant of the true stateof affairs, believing her pure and angelio, theyoung parson wins the girl's heart. Her pro-tector generously steps aside, and tells herwooer that he regrets she has never re-turned his feelings. Honest, open, and guile-less, it is the Prima Donna who speaks tlietruth—she has belonged to the older manuntil her meeting with the pastor of thevillage. He latter yields for a brief momentto the call of heart to heart, and crushesher to his breast. But he is not of the stuffto dare the opinion of his narrow circle. Forhis fake she tends him from her. She entersa convent, and he weds one of his flock.Such is the tale of his youth told by aBishop of New York to his, aephew, whoavows his love for an actress.' The hopes ofthe divine, that his own story will shatterthe of the young fellow, are doom-ed to disappointment, for the latter mere-ly brings the girl in for him to marry them.As 'La Cavallini, the famous singer, DorisKeane is a true woman, and Basil Sydney,as the bishop in his youth, plays the con-ventional American divine of half a centuryago, with conviction. The contrast of tliebishop's regretful reveries with the Bturdyconfidence of the young people close the teleon a refreshingly modern note. The crino-line and narrow visions of a bygone day giveplace to modern optimism, but all who seethis striking film will be. impressed by thenoble self-sacrificing love of the prima donna,superbly presented by Miss Keane. Anothergreat feature of to-morrow's programme willbe the Submarine Corporation's super film,("Wet Gold." This is a gripping under-searomance, which bristles with thrills fromBeginning to end.« Submarine pirates com-mit a theft and the treasure is located inan old wreck. There are no dull inthe whole picture, which is a whirl- of actionfrom "beginning to end. A. hand to hand fijjfhtcri the bed of the ooean, and most thrillingof all, a battle with a man-eating shark,which kills the villain in one of the mostspectacular scenes ever witnessed on thesilent sheet, are among the big scenes pre-sented in this remarkable film. Larry Semonin the "Bell Hop," his latest comedy, pre-pents a series of unintentional oat'strophiesthat make spectators h<ild. their sides. Thebox plans are now open at The Bristol PianoCompany

QUEEN'S THEATRE.To-night will be the final opportunity of

witnessing the splendid programme showingat the Queen's Theatre. Shirley Masonis featured' In "The Mother Heart," andWilliam. Rugsell in "A Self-Made Man.."

"IF I WERE KING."One of the largest outdoor seta ever

erected foiQa photo-drama was built at thefox studios for the great street scene inthe special production, "If I were King,"~"from the great stage success and novel byJustin Huntley McCarthy, in which WilliamFurnum will be seen in the role of Fran-cois "Villon iat the Queen's Theatre, _ com-mencing to-morrow. -This is an admirablefeature in every way. Farnum gfves a won-derful and realistic portrayal in every way,and the players supporting him give ex-cellent accounts of themselves. The story,is one to please all, and has a strong ap-peal.. The character of Francois Villonseems peculiarly fitted to William > Farnura,and thfr Fox star is said tQ portray ; it, with-all: Ihßcartistry-ihat; -yearsKof-'stage- experisenoe have given him. He has done some,splendid work, for the screen. His picturedare always worth seeing, but when he ap--pears in a story like "If I'"were King' hestands but above all<.other film' stars. Thestory is told in ten parts. The supporting.programme-includes a Sunshine comedy, thelatest Gazette, and another episode of the |serial. '

EVERYBODY'S THEATRE.The management of .Everybody's Theatre

has secftred; a particularly attractive pro-gramme of 'pictures and music -this week. .Jn the first place there is a Paramountbig super-production, "The BachelorDaddy," with the favourite star ThomasMeighan .in the leading role. It i» the ,story of- a man who unselfishly adopts thefive motherless children of a dying pal,and then finds his': hands very full .indeed.The.-humour is delightful. The finals ofthe popular Beauty Competition are also,being shown; Of the many beautiful girlswho • entered foy the contest;' fifteen navebeen selected; and each member of the audi-ence Is allowed to vote for the one he thinksthe loveliest. A good Mack Sennett comedyand the latest Paramount Gatette are amongthe supports. ' A brilliant musical programmeis contributed by Everybody.; s Select Or-chestra. ■■ /

T GREATER CRYSTAL PALACE.f "Goal's Crucible," the seven-reel master-piece, which has the place of prominenceat- Greater Crystal Palace, is based on asterling tale which has been read by mil-lions the world oyer. It is a screen adapta-tion of Ralph Connor's novel, "The For-,eigner," ana Hodkineon, the producer, hasmade it oniß of the greatest pictures of theyear. It was Tproduced in Canada at enor-mous expense, and the splendid sceneryhas nev.er been equalled on the screen. Theadventures of Russian political refugeesjpro-vide'thrills and romance. Gaston Glass andGladys Cobfirn are supported by an all-starcast. The manly. actor Frank - Mayo isseen in a stirring drama of • gold-rush daysin the Yukon. Edna Murphy is the leadinglady. The supports. Include the secondchapter of the wonderful serial, ' 'RobinsonCrusoe," a Century comedy featuringBrownie, 1 the wonder, dog, and an .inter-national news film. The, Symphony Orchestraunder Mr Alfred J. Bunz is heard m aprogramme of 'superlative music.

\ f.'/■STRAND, THEATRE.

A; splendid triple feature programme isdrawing crowds of people ■to the trandTheatre. The main picture, "A Gamble for.Death," is the best - "thriller" seen here foryears. Aurele Sydney is the star, and hisadventures as a man who is constantly interror of being killed, and who flees fromcountry to country to escape the horror,makes an absorbing story. Tears before hehas been persuaded to join a suicide club,"and he has lost in the game of death. An-other big feature is "Miss Lulu Bett," aWilliam de Mille Paramount picture witha 'oast that includes Lois Wilson, MiltonSills, Theodore Roberts, and Helen Fergu-son; 'Supports include a side-splitting MackSennett oomedy, "The Delist," a TopicalBudget, and a series of "Around the Town."Incidental musio is ably supplied by the

GRAND THEATRE.The name of Tom Moore would pass any-

• -where and any time as a guarantee of en-tertainment rich and new. In "Hold TourHorses," the big feature at the Grand, hekeeps the audience in a state of merriment,as an amazing Irishman who rises fromdustman to "political boss" of a city. He.ascribes Ma luck to a horseshoe which wasimplanted on his chest when he did notexpect it. Madge Kennedy has a wonder-ful dual role in' The Girl With the JazzHeart," a riovel comedy-drama containinga large slice of New Tork's night life. Apicture of interest is "The Children's HealthCamp at Turakina.'' The Grand Orchestra,under Misa Agnes Shearsby, is much appre-

! ciated.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' PICNIC.

The second annual picnic of the UnitedFriendly Societies will be held at Rangioraon Boxing Day. Two large trains will leavethe Qhristchuich station at 9,15 and 9.45a.mv the first train stopping at all Bta-tions, and the Becond making a non«stop run.A>valuableu.pri*e-list has been arranged foradults, and good prizes are attached to thechildren's, races. ?°y®" he given toall children under five years of age. Aflmt«claaa hand ..will be in attendance. Hot:•water arid milkwiU be supplied free. A

person competition has been ar-"ranged, commencing at lip.m., for a hand-some prlie. A- very large committee hasbeen working assiduously fora considerabletime* and no doubt the second picnicwill Bttspan At first* ■

"JOHNNY, GET YOUR GUN."——*

J. O. WILLIAMSON PRODUCTION.

The famous romantic actor, Louis Bennl-son, will appear in Christchurch for a sea-son commencing on Tuesday next (BoxingNight), at the Theatre Royal, in the comedy-drama, "Johnny, Get Gun," •which"will be produced under the direction ofMessrs J. C. Williamson, Ltd. Mrson played the original role in this piece,that jo£ Johnny Wiggins (cowboy and gen-tleman), for over three years #in America,

and there scored an emphatic triumph.Again in Australia he gained further -

for his interpretation of what the Austra-lian papers describe as one of the most nice-able and lovable of characterisations.Mesßrs J. 0. Williamson's company support-ing Louis Bennison includes ®anT. wel1*

known names who have starred< in big pro-ductions, the principals GeorgeBlunt, Marjorie Bennett, Leslie Victor, Dor-othy Beacombe, Roger Barry, Marie Baton,

B. Atholwood, Nellie Mortyne, H. I±.Wallace, Gwen Burroughs, Vivian Edwards,Lou Vernon, A. Barbares, Phyllis Laurence,and Lillian Nightingale. "Johnny, GetYour Gun" is described as a comedy-dramaof laughter, love, and romance, with plentyof dramatic action and thrills. The P*a ?»

which is in a prologue and three acts, willbe produced by Robert Honians, whooriginally Btaged it in America. Aucklandendorsed all the good things the AustralianPress said of "Johnny, Get Your Gun."and nightly greeted the piece with crowdedand enthusiastic audiences. Again in m el*lington both the play and players scored an-other series of triumphs. During the sea-son, which extends over twelve nights, twoother productions, "The Great Lover' and"The Lady of My Dreams," will be-played.

The box plans for the five nights of "Johnny,Get Your Gun" opened yesterday morning,when there was a keen demand for seats.

FULLER'S OPERA HOUSE.

A good Christmas bill Js pleasinff every-one this weelc at the Opera House. Allthe turns are bright, breezy, and whollyenjoyable. The English entertainer at thepiano, Mr Charles E. Lawrence, Is an out-standing BUCGPBS with his songs and mono-logics. As a violinist©, Miss liola Stan**tonae shows that flhe is artistic to lier finger-tips. Lea Barr Malagas are.Spanish dancersof more than ordinary ability who excelin the /dramatic measures of their nativeland. Other artists are Rosa Loader anaTom Laney, musical humorists Shipp andKenny, in song and patter: Louis Bloy andhis banjo: Mr and Mrs Kennedy Allen in"Thieves'/; and Le Boi, brilliantvillusionist.

Next Tuesday at the holidaymatinee the first appearance will bd made oxFuller's English Musical Revue Company.This combination has just finished a success-ful season in Dunedin. and is said to be one*of the most enjoyable revue organisationsthat have been seen on the Fuller circuit.They are headed by Doddy Hurl and HarryEvans, two prominent London comedians,Mid include a full cast of sixteen experi-enced performers, including Patsy Hill, Ver-non Sellara, Madeline Dormer, Victor Dyer,

. Billie Jones, David McQill, and a brilliantballet. The opening production la entitled"The Wishing Well," and is said to be lullof fan from start to finish.

GRAND CRICKET CONCERT.The concert presented at the Choral • Hall

last night, Tinder the auspices of the Canter-bury Cricket Association, was a bright andclever entertainment. The programme jvat

organised by Mr Wilfred S<x>tt, m flid ofthe Boys' Cricket Association funds, and itwill ibe repeated to-morrow evening,: when,judging by the large number of ticket? Bold,there ehould bo a. crowded audience. Theartists contributing to the programme mclud-«d flome of Miss Cox's, clever pupils andseveral well-known amateur concert partyperformers. The Holland dance, by Missuox's pupils, was a prettily-executed, num-ber. while -more of the juvenile dancers fromthe same* school were seen in the T<uly*hoiiallet, winch, included a poika., mazurka,gavotte, and quadrilles« U.'ho ops-tuming in

all the ballet dances was a feature, and thamovements were carried out in a mannerwhich showed, the result of good training.Miss Doris ,Ta.ylor and Mr Lance Jewel ap-peared in one of their beat rag duets, "LingerJuonger,", and Mtr Bobt. Turner proved aninstantaneous success in a aeries ' of humor-ous character sketches. Messrs A. Bates and*Hamilton Dickson contributed a 'cello duet,

rand Misses Gardner, Griffin, • and Hadfielddanced a quaint little .'measure entitled ' Th«

, Mashers." Mr Frank McDonald's mono-logue: "Tea for Two," was a highly appre-ciated item, and Mr Wilfred Scott was heart-ily applauded for his singing of "For theGreen" and. "Clothes Props." "The Bal-let" was danced by another class of Miss

I Cox's pupils, and Miss M. Frostick contri-buted a dainty solo dance, "Pas des' Am-phore«." A ventriloquial_ sketch by MrCanons concluded ft. delightful entertain-ment.

JEWISH ACTORS.

LONDON'S NEW. THEATRICALSENSATION.

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■ Londoners ihave ar new theatrical sensa-tion. They ate filling the Xingeway Theatreto Ma the' Jewishactors of theVilna,Troupe,who in their emotional intensity, their com-plete absorption, and passionate expressioncan only be compared to the Sioilian Players

who stirred London before the war (statesthe London "Daily Mail" of November 2nd).

But both the themes and the acting of theVilna Troupe are moire grim than those ofthe southern players. 'Where one companytold of fiercely burning hates and joys, theother tells of grim,suffering. y

The range of these Jewish actors is widelyvaried. . The 1primitive savagery and reck-lessness with, which Mr Alexander Aaro andMiss Sonia Alomia electrified their audi-ences earlier in the week in "Di Neveile"had given way to a spiritual raptness whenthey appeared in the strange mystical play,"Der Dybuk," in which the soul of a deadlover enters into the body of the girlf whowio'was his spiritual affinity. . . _i.

But it. is not* in individual performancesthat the Jewish Players make bo deep an-impression on their audience.- It is the.complete absorption of every actor in hispart, the imagination which enables each topresent- a figure of 'arresting reality, and thebalanced playing of the whole cast, whichgave the chief interest to "Der Dybuk." andwhich held the audience silent after the fallo£ the curtain at the tragio end of each act.

The plays are not ligiht or amusing entertainments, but the acting has an appealwhich is felt even by those who have noknowledge of Yiddish. These, however, areonly » small minority of.the crowded audi-ences at the Kingsway,Theatre.

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Wells 33, was arrested on a charge cf mik-ing a' false document involving a large sumof money. It is alleged that the accusedmade a false cheque on the Bank of NewZealand,' Wellington, for £651 12s in favourof self, and purporting to be signed by, G.T. Bleson. Several other charges are pend-ing, in connexion with which, it is alleged,large sums are involved. •

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HUPMOBILE, four-seater, nicely finishedin brown, full road equipment. Very cheapto run. £175.

OAKLAND, ..six-cylinder roadster, e.l. ands.s., spare rim and tyre, etc. Just re-furnished and looks like new. £196.

ADAMS, LTD.,Show Rooms: 152-154 High street. Garage:

£l9 Tuam street.ASSBS

ST. ALBANS, NORTH-WEST.BUNGALOW,

' 6 ROOMS,FACING NORTH.

This property is situated in a most desir-able street in- this favourite locality, andcontains all the conveniences foundlfn anup-to-date property. Donlton balh andbasin, tiled hearths and grates, leadlight*,papered throughout, etc. Recently painted.LAND comprises over J-ACBE, with about

1 chum frontage; nicely laid out both frontand back.

raioE £ISOO.For further particulars and card to riew

applyGODFREY and TAYLER

(W. S. Qodfray),G5927-4600 100 Hereford street.

HOMELY ENGLISH CAR.

""YTAPIER" Touring Car, finished in green,, -Li Prestolits headlights, detachable wirewheels, ■ 4-cylinder, 16-20 h.p. A splendidrunning car, in perfect mechanical order.

£245.DAVID CROZIER, LTD.,

Worcester street West,D3362-5051-3 Christchureh,

FOR SHE.

FENDALTON BUNGALOW, five rooms,up-to-date, large living room, Bunporch, motoT garage, etc. Perfect order, mustsell.

BOX 218.L6144-4396

C°u NTRY B.UTCHERY.

ABSOLUTEY COMPLETE.NO DELIVERY. AS A GOING CONCERN.

33800. ' ' £BOO.ARTHUR L. GRAY,

Bumness Broksr,Stewart, Dawson's Buildings,

G5924-1030 High street, Christchureh.

T EIfTS; TENTS. TENTS.LOOK AT THE PRICES.

G x 8 Tsnt and Fly,-2ft Walls .. £1 15s6xß Tent and Fly, 3ft Walls :. £2 10s8 x .10 Tent ;and Fly, 2Jt Walls .. £2 15s8 x 10 Tent and Fly, Bft Walls .. £3 6s10 x 12 Tent and Fly, 2ft Walls- ..

10s10 x 12' Tent and Fly, 3ft Walls .. £t 5s

REINFORCED QUALITY."THE ANCHOR," 95 ArmagH" street,

Christchureh. 'Phone 5036.. U7009-7117

WANTED on our Books—House Property,4 and 5 rooms; cash or terms. Forest»

and Perkins, Licensed Land Agents, 433Colombo street, Sydenham.

DEPOSIT, ClTY—House, 4 rooms;oWtJILr. Small Section. Price £4OO. Forestand Perkins, Property Salesmen, Sydenham.Fol. 958. __20"| DEPOSIT; Wooljiton (neardt/'At/U car).—T House, 5 room«, El.Light, hot and cold, etc. 1-Acre. Price£750. Forest and Perkins, Property Sales-men, Sydenham. Fol. 79

' , - F6085-746

EW Fowlhouse, in sections, suitable for25 fowls, to be aeen at 168 Chester

street.OR Sale, Raspberries for jam. B. Kirby,

171 Lichfield street. , 1077

N

FRaspberries for. Sale. a. Sisson,

Sawyers Arms road, P&pamii. No de-livery. '

' 1078

jf/11—NAVY All Wool Gabardine, 54-inch.0/XJ. alasson'a Warehouse, Petone Build-ings, 96 Lichfield str«st, opposite Strange's.

' ' ' . IKIO

PRIME Xmaa MeaMed Goslings, ' WhiteDucklings, Spring Chicken,« dressed,

ony quantity. 113 Tancred atreet. 883I'LACK. Gurrants, 5a doz oountry; 5s W

delivered city, suburbs, station. Hal-scy, 356 Innes road. 878rpO Sell, Five-roomed Bungalow, every con--L venience, i-acre. Immediate possession.

3X7 Aid wins road, Lin wood.. 1125

"ANTED tb Sell, B.S.A. Bicycle, in goodcondition. 117 Aldwins road, Linwood.

1126-j pv /Q—NAVY Serge, All- Wool, Scinch.JLvJ/ i* Glassons Warehouse, PetonsBuildings, 96 Lichfield street, oppositeS trangs's. 0TVTANUKA Pea Sticks, Bfts, 2s fid, bundlesIVI of 35. Prompt dslivery. 'Phone 5019.

1123

ok / —3SREPE de Chine and Jersey SilkZiD/ m Jumpers.- Glnsson's Warehouse, Pe-tone Buildings, 96 Lichfield street, oppositeStrange's. ] 1130

•TTEWSON'B" Jointing Cement doe? awayH with all trouble through leaking joints,,

either in pipe lines or cylinder flanges, fe;d-water heaters, pumps l suctiongas engines,, etc. Muhning Co., 5 B.dfordrow. ■ 1 M6952

LION. Petrol £1 case, lower price for quan-tities. Rcyds Motors, ©xford terrace,i 3225

Procters Presents for BoysPresents of a practical kind, for boys of a practical turnof mind

MECCANO PRICES REDUCEDComplete Sets from 7/6

A Magnet and a Magnifying Glass.What fun!

Magnets, from 1/- The Glasses, from 3/-Steam Engines and Working Models,

from 13/6.Cinematographs, from 30''-Electric Torches, 4/- to 21/-

CHEMISTRY SETS—Capital Amusement,and Educational, 25/<

ElectricMotor*from6/6.

200 High St.S3?WANTED 10 SELL.

CARRYING, FORWARDING, AND COALBUSINESS FOR SALE.

"TTIOR immediate disposal, in leading town-« in Bav of I'ientv, good CARRYING,FORWARDING, and COAL BUSINESS.

Coal Yard and Sheds are situated on Har-bour Board lease, with 18 years to run. Closeto wharves. There is good house and stablesand nearly half-acre freehold.

Plant consists of four carts, one flat-toppedlorry, one timber waggon, and six horses.'Gear in splendid condition.

Owner, who wishes to retire, is preparedto accept reasonable terms from good man.Business will stand strictest investigation.Price as going concern, £3IOO.

•Further particulars will be supplied tobona iide enquirers on application, by letter,to"GENUINE,"Cars Charles H*iines Advertising Agency,

5670 The Dalgety Building, Wellington.

—MEN'S Negligee Shirts. Glasson'sY' Warehouse, Petone Buildings, 96Lichfield street, opposite Strangc's. 1180

SONORA, Beautiful Cabinet Gramophone,rich in tone and appearance. Easy

terms. Also Regal Horn in light oak.Price correct. City Piano Co., 92 Caahelstreet.

EFFICIENT Factory Produotion requiresefficient machinery, particularly Baiting.

"Gandy's Genuine Balata" is of great tensilestrength and' o£ thoroughly dependable qual-ity. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford row.

M6952O/ll —KNITTED Silk Ties. Glasaon'aii! -Li. Warehouse, Petone Buildings, SHSLichfield street, opposite Strange's. 1130

WANTED TO LET.

"FURNISHED House td Let for term- asJ- arranged; Furnished Residence of 8Rooms, City,' West; also, Superior Apart-ments and Rooms in City and Suburbß. J.Meagher and Co.. 122 Lichfield street.

M6892406•rpO Let, Four-roomed plastered)squareHouse,X. verandah, all ' usual conveniences, 2Ssweek. Monthly' tenancy. Spratt and Co., 121Worcester street. , 1181

LARGE Furnished Rooms for few weeks.jNo children. 100 Holly road. 1148

WANTED TO BENT.

."07ANTED to Rent, Furnished House,Cashmere Hills, six months. Apply

Y.P.H., "Press" Office. . 1080

WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

MANCHESTER Exchange—Buyers of Arti'ficial Teeth, E.P. Ware, OH Gold and

Silver, Jewellery, Cutlery, Crockery, Portman-teaux, and goods of every description; alsoall kinds, of Musical Instrumints. Ring orcall. Highest prices yiven. E. FRIED-LANDER, Prop., 228 Manchester street(facing Armagh street). 'Phone 3433. F6019

aoacELLANuoua

GARDEN Soil and Filling for Removal,any quantity. 83 Cornwall street, St.

Albans. 9j|?-PIANOS, latest models, including Spaethe.

Werner, Jtlaake, Brlnsmead, andRiimer. now showing at City Piano 'Co.,82 Casliel street. . ,

TI/TcINTYRE'S PiU». Ladies recommendXu. their valuable aid. St 6d Chemiateand Storekeepers. .... Q6BW-9099rpHE Lucky Ones this Christmas are those-L who go to Minson's with their presentlist. They get the right things arnd atlower cost. M6945

RECORDS— Just arrived, shipment of lat-est "Hits." Come and hear the hew

Fox-trots and'Jaiz musio on H.M.V., Regal,Columbia, and Zonopho/ie Records. CityPiano Co., 92 Caahel. street.

MOWERS Repaired by Canterbury RepairWorks, 680 Colombo street, snd guar-

anteed perfect. ' 876

eINTYRE'S Pills, extra strong and re-liable, fia 6d. Your Chemist will p»l

for twopei. io extra. ■

A MINUTE before Minson's' windows is'better than an hour at home trying tothink what-present to buy for each friend.

M&945cINTYHE'S Pilh, established orex thirty

years. Recommended by ladies. "S» 6d;Chemists and Giooem , v .

Turn old clothing' into cashi-Highest prices'given for Men's,Ladies',

and Children's Clothing and Boots. Call,"write, or 'phone 8100. Our buyer will Call.ALIjASON'S, 366 Xuiun nire*t, just pastMadras street. * ABB3I

YOU. Cannot buy the children's presentsanywhere as cheaply as at Minson's.

! You will be surprised at 1 the small prices.[ . . M6945

EFT-0?F Clothing—Jars Meagher, CashJ Buyer of Gents' Misfits, Boots, Trunks,

I portmanteaux, also Ladies' iind Children'*Clothing. 6 Ferry road. .Letters promptlyattended to. Telephone No. 8578 M8753

MACHINES—Full range of Machines, ineluding all latest makes. Singer, White,

Eldridge. Wertheim, New Home, Bonita,and New National, from £2. 10«. Fullyiruaranteed. Eaey terms. City Piano andMachine Co., 92 Cashel street. . M9OBB-7183

MINSON'S for the useful and really de-lighting presents. ■ China, household

novelties, personal articles. . Huge variety.M6945

EFT-OFF CLOTHING—Mrs Prit chard,12 Victoria street. 'Phone 3394. Cash

buyer of all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's,and Children's Clothing, Boots, Trunks, Port-manteaux. Bed Linen, Furniture, also OldGold and Silver Jewellery. Spot Cash. P6990

FREE TOYS FOR CHILDREN!FREE CASH GIFTSfor ADULTS!

Great Xmas Show ofStylish Shoes

Old greybeard has arrived at Stewart Robinson U withhis big bag of Toys for the kiddies, presented FREE, withevery purcnase ofc footwear; also free gifts of cash saved

on every pair.

YEAR-END SPECIALSUdlw' Patent Court Sho«—

18/6, l»/«. 23/1, 27/6Ladle*' Glace Derby Shoes, smart

shape. 13/6, 15/11, 18/11, 22/6, 30/-Ledies' Grey Soede Darby Skoee,

smart heel 32/8Ladles' Whit* New Buck Derby and

Court Shdes 32/6Ladies' White Canraa Derby Shoes—-

9/6, 12/6, 17/6, 22/8Ladles' Whit* Canvas 1-bar and.Ankle Bar {Shoes .. .. 8/11, 10/6

Ladies' Tafc Calf Derby Shoes—--17/6, 23/e

Ladlea' Glace Court Shees—--16/6, 18/6, 30/-

Ladies' WWta Tennis Shoes, chromasoles •• • • 'Z 1! 1Ladies' Black Suede A*kle Bar andConrt Shoes . 15/11

Ladies' Black Velvet Court and BarShoes .. 8/11, 10/6 to 14/6

Ladies' Black Poplin Button andLace Shoes .. .. 8/6, 9/6. 10/6

Ladies' Chtome 1-Bar Ward' Shoes,all leather .. .. 9/11

Men'* Smart Tan Calf Derby Bouts,full round toe .. ' .. 28/6, 35/-

Uen's Split Kip Shooters, nailed orplain 19/11 pair

Hen's Glace Derby Boots, all leather—--27/6

Men's Llrht Chrome Derby Boots,sewn soles 21/6

Hen's Black and Tan Brorno Shoes,box calf ..

29/6, 32/6Men's White Shoes, chrome soles—

From 14/6, 16/6, 18/11Men's White Boots, rubber soles 9/11Girls' White Canvas Ankle Bar Shoes,

leather soles—Sizes 7-10, 5/11; 11-1.7/6; 1 and 2, 7/11, 8/6.

Girls' White Canvas Derby Shoea—-7-9, 5/11; 10-13, 7/6; 1 and 2 8/6,

• 3, 4, 5, 8/11.. Girls' White Canvas Boots, high lesr,

smart shape— 7-10, 8/11; 1.1-1, 9/11.Girls' Tan and Black Glace 1-bar

Shoes— .. .. 7 to 10. 8/11Youths' Chrome Goloshed Boots—-

-1 to 5, 16/11Youths' Glace Kid Derby Booto—•

sizes Ito .5, 22/6Boys' Derby Boots, sizes 10 to 13, 14/11Sandals, hundreds of pairs—7 to 9,

5/11, 10 to 13, 6/11, 1 to 2, 7/11White' Sand Shoes, rubber soles, forthe holiday—< to 6, 2/6; 7 to 10,3/3; 11 to 2, 3/11. Women's, 4/11

"*

ISO Pairs Women's Tan Sandals—Sizes 3 to 7, 6/11

72 Pairs Dark Grey Sand Shoes—Sixes 3 to 7, 5/11; Mon's sise, 6/1

STEWART ROBINSON

CONVEYANCES.

KAIKOURA.

BLENHEIM WWBLENHEIM

WHITE STAR LINE.CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY.

TRAVEL BX THE WHITE STAR LINES.KAIKOURA MOTOR COMPANY, LTD.

aikoußa motor company, ltd.NEWMAN BROS., LTD.

Connecting with Trains at Parnassus Daily.White Star Cars dep. Tourist Office,

Christchurcli, 9 a.m., Kaikoura arr. -1 p.m.,dep. 8 a.m., Blenheim arr. 1 p.m., dep. 9a.m., arr. Nelson 3 p.m.

White Star Car returns: Nelson dop. 9ft.ni., Blenheim arr. 2 p.m., dep. 8 a.m.,Kaikoura arr. 1 p.m., dop. 0 a.m., arr.Cliriatcliurch. 4 p.m.

KAIKOURA-WAIAU.Connecting with trains to and from Ch'ch.,Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Kaikoura dep. 6 a.m., arr. Waiau noon;Wainu den. 2.80 p.m., nrr, Kaikoura & p.m.

BOOKINGS: F. H. Labatt, 140 Herefordstreet, 'Phone 678; Tourist Office, 'Phono1176; Thos. Cook and Son, 'Phono 1392. Gar-age, Rink Taxis, 183S; Company's Christ-church Offices, Inglis's Buildings, 'Phonei4701.

Ask foT White Star Tickets—no other.Whito Star on every Car. Telegrams: Cur-

ran, Kaikoura. 'Phones 37 and 82.

AKAROA AKAROA1AKAROA AKAROA

WHITE STAR LINK.AKAROA.

AKAROA. AKARQApiLKINGTON'S

EXPRESS NON-STOP MOTOR SERVICES,CH'CH-AKAROA TWICE DAILY.

MORNING SERVICE.Ch'ch. dep.: Broadway's, 8.80 a.m.Akaroa dep.: P. 0., 8.30 a.m.

AFTERNOON SERVICE.Ch'ch. dep.: Broadway's, 2.30 p.m.

- Akaroa. dep.: P. 0., 1.80 p.m.PILKINGTON'S

Guarantees Punctuality and Reliability. •

Bookings: Goyt. Tourist Office, Cathedralsquare; Thos: Cook and Son, Herefordstreet;Woodward's (Tobacconists), opp. Broadway's;Rink Taxis, Ltd., Armagh street.

Telegrams: Pilkington, Akaroa,'Phone 5, Akaroa. P6660

FUNERAL NOTICES.

rpHE Funeral of the late William Montague-1- league will leave his mother's resid-ence, Mr 3 A. P. Teaguc, 187 Barringtonstreet, Spreydon, This Day (Friday), Decem-ber. 22nd, at 11 a.m., for the SydenhamCemetery. J. LAMB and SON. 5945

THE Funeral of the late Ann Bell willleave hor late residence, 207

road on Saturday, at 2 p.m., for the .uin-wood Cemetery. GEORGE BARRELL. 1142

THE Friends of the late Wm. Bradsliaware invited to attend his funeral, which

will leave his late residence, McMurch street,Tinwald, on. t aturday, December 23rd, at2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery.BAKER BROS, 1 SHAW and FRASER. 6948

TITHE Friends of Sfr and Mrs AUred ar#X invited to attend the funeral of theirlate son, Desmond Douglas, which "will

leave .their residence at Methven today(Friday), 3 p.m., for the Methven Cemetery.BAKER BROS., SHAW and FRASER. 5959

■ J O H N it H I N D(Late Langford and Rhind),

Undertaker. P.O. Box ES3.

MOTOR Hearse and Carriages for Fune>rals in Town and Country.

JO6 Montreal street. Sydenham. 'Phone 1603.19 London street, Richmond. 'Phone 689.Town Office: 104 Cashel street. 'Phirae 813.

R9i)go-603»

F. FISHER. UNDERTAKER, KAIAPOI.fyfOTOR..FUNERALS. ANY DISTANCE.

'PHONE 21, KAIAPOI. F5971

J,'LAMB AND SON,FUNfi RA L FURNIS.HERB.

N0 234 LICHFIELD STREET.

Telephone 639. Established 1873.MOTOR HEARSES '

AND CARRIAGES.FOR 'FUNERALS TO ANY PART

OF CANTERBURY..

-G, E O R G E B A R R E L I 4FURNISHING UNDERTAKER.MOTOR HEARSES

AND MOTOR CARRIAGESFOR FUNERALS ANY DISTANCE.

Office: 221. Garago' 225 Durham street3 133293'PHONE Night or Day.

BURTT'S BOOK SHO§ FOR VALUE.

A1

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OFCHRISTMAS GIFTS

AtBURTTS BOOK SHOP,

90 Worcester street,

83210-1564 Royal Exchange Buildings.

THE PRESST FRIDAY. DECEMBERS 22 ■ 18,23

Printed byClothierLf yfdkWlisbsd by*

Fisher »£*£' CoßlP^'ftSgMchurch ?t"Z(t 6t.WffiflMrfs^is&rmchria*ohtiroh, °*

M*.**".■; m

18AUCTIONS.

H. MATSON AND 00.

jIECORD PRICES FOR WOOL.RECORD PRICES FOR WOOL.KECOKD PRICES FOR WOOL.

RECORD PRICES FOR LAMB.KIvCORD PRICES FOR LAMB.RECORD PRICES FOR LAMB.

PROMISE OF A BOUNTEOUS HARVEST.PROMISE OF A BOUNTEOUS HARVEST.PROMISE OF A BOUNTEOUS HARVEST.

THE INTEREST RATE IS FALLING.THE INTEREST HATE 13 FALLING.THE INTEREST RATE IS FALLING.

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IS BEINGRESTORED.

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IS BEINGRESTORED.

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IS BEINGRESTORED. 1

SONS OF THE ABOVE FACTS CAN EEGAINSAID.

nr THE FUTURE, AS IN THE PAST,i THE WELFARE OF THE DOMIN-ION' WILL BE GARNERED FROM THEK''*lL THESE FACTS ARE DAILY BE-COMING Wmiß ABUNDANTLY CLEARAND GENERAI.LT RECOGNISED.

TliS LAND IS THE BEST SECURITYIN THE COUNTRY. PURCHASE NOWAND ASSURE YOURSELF OF A COM-PETENCE FOR LIFE AN 11 'A CER-TAINTY OF A WORTH WHILE ESTATETO LEAVE FOR THOSE WHO COMEAFTER YOU.

The following will stand inveatieation:—'TO CLOSE TRUST ESTATE.

180 ACRES, handy to the City and Fac-tories. About 80 acres are inorop. Dwelling and outbuild-ings. Price £lBper aore. Can■fc« leased with purchasing

. clause at end of lease. Grow-ing crop to be purchased bytenon*. An excellent oppor-tunity. Folio 688

H- MAI'SON and CO.

NORTH CANTERBURY.

300

95

ACRES, olo3e to first-class township.At present carrying 450 oweswith lambs, 80 head of cattle, 9horses, 20 aores are in wheat,40 acres in oats, I's acres are inokta and grass, 85 acres areiij rape and grass, 80 aoreasiady for turnips, balance of thefarm to in two and four-year-old pasture. Improvements in-clude 6-room«d dwelling, wasi-ibcuce, outbuildings, man'swhare, 7-etall etabla, ohaffhouse,luge implement shed, small•hearing shed, 6-Vail cowshedand dairy, iowlhouaea and pig-styes, milk von oalls at thedoor. Subdivided into 18 pad-docks, water in eaoh. Price

" <ls per acre; crop at valuta■tlon. Favourable terras. Donot delay—enquire regardingtoia. Folio 691

H. MATSON and 00.

AQBSISj subdivided into 0 paddocks.Atpresent there are 10 acres inoats, balance in grass j 5-roomed-dwelling, aewly paintedi and

: papered, electric fittings are in-stalled in both house and inilk-

- ing ehed. The current will beavailable an esMy date. Fav-ourable terms. An exoellerit

, opportunity for the email man.■ Folio 687

. H.AMA.TSON and OO*

METHTON DISTRICT.

IA/V\ ACRES, situate within, handy dio-JLTJV/Vr •- 1 iiaaic4 to raolway. school, and

."'■■■ toWnship. 'Well subdivided. The1 i ''land is ih good heaj-t, and weUfenced'by good gorao and wire

'■ < fences. Watered by fcaces. At. pvesetit thora are approximately

• 400 acres in wheai,loo aoream oeta, 40 ceres in oats which

:*v<:■<•'!i .:■■ '"were ffed- off, 80 acrea'* ini rapew-: \X*.■■ ■ ■ «.fld turnips, balance in pasture.,3 r • there is a laige "up^to-data■ ■ hoiißOj all couvehienoes, hot and

• • cold water, latge Stable, loose-, boxes, implement* shed, wool-

-x V shed,'dip andi yards, good plan-tations, also orchard and gar--1 den. Pnoe £2l 10s per acre,

j . Favourable terms will be ex-' . ; '• tended to ptactical purchaser.

Folio 685\ . . H. 'MATSON and 00.

130V- BANGIORA DISTRICT.

AGRES.New 6-roomedhoßße, eleotrio. light, ihot . and oold water, all

Y: ooxivonienoes. , Practically the1 '>■; . ■ whole of the.farm iq in, orop.

s ; v, ./ .--v> favourable terms. ■ This farm isr,:-. ...■ ■> landjly-situated andwell merits

' . investiga-bioii: \ ; Folio 683' H; MATSON and OQ.

'

I£ALVERN ,'DISiRICT.OKA AGBES, rituaiedoloseto railway,."v" I Subdivided into 6 paddooks,

will feiload, watered by water-a-o-.r ; wui|f.._'About 90 acres are. in' v „ wheat, oata, pea#, and taiea,

~k - L: Valanoe' in ■ good - young. grass,

. paddooks; 7-roomeddwellingand," • convenience#, hot and .coldwater, w&shhouse, Wood house,

'j windmill, good garden, lose-box,-v . (priluu-y, large implement shed,

'. * bull shed,, new oowbnils, milk-, ,

llijr -Jiltot. Priie S2B lOe per■ acre. , A bona, fide enquirer' should investigate this. Folio 676

. Js If. MAT9QN and CO."

« ( fiOtJTH CANTERBURY.AOBBS, i-ioomed dwelling, all neoee-"J.t»v ,*My outbuildmga, 45 acres in

r : . whtwt, 15 'acred iin oatß, 2 acresi v • , 'Jn swedes, 80 acres being work-. Ed for Western .Wolths, balance

in grass. Price 3633 per acre,or would exohange tor & emalleirholding round Lincoln, Green-

oc Tai Tapu districts,s. Folio 669

' » H. MATSON and CO.#

... ■ .NORTH OANTEREURY.

CA ACRESBj 10 acres at ptcxent in wheat,;W 8 aores in oats, 19 acres in oats

. ; *nd grass, 7 acres in peas, 8■ ■, acres in roots, balance -in pas-v.- r : ■ tuxe; Bungalow houso. Will

'V* 1-.". stand inspection. Folio 660I H. MATSON Bad 00.

MALVERN DISTRICT.

V"tAflA ACRES, mitdivided .into 10 i>ad-lUUv docks by good standard andv i . wire fences, . watered by run-' , ning streams, largo portkm ofthe land is heavy flax swamp;

«i. 50 acres are in oats, 100 acres■ ■■■■in rape end turnips, balance ingrass. .At present carrying 700Awes, 70 oittle, 20 dairy cows:

. 8-roomed dwelling, hot and ooldwdter. bathroom, 6-Rtall stable,7-roomed Bungalow, hot andopld water, with . buildings.Price ilO per aore. Folio 653

H. MATgON and CO.. NORTH CANTERBURY. ~

KHn -AOREt), well suFdivided by wireV*'" fences; 7-rooancd house, alloonwnlences, washhouae, sheep-yaids, 7-«tall stable a looser-boxes, implement sned, men's, whare; 140 acres in wheat, 100

■. ftarea. in\ oats, 90 cores in rape. ■ and turnips. Price £35 per

•ere. Highly favoured dls-'Met. , Polio 643■ H. MATSON and CO.OMIHI DISTRICT.

.Au«ES, First-class dwelling, hot and

V UV, cold water, subdivided into 9paddocka. 60 acres aro in rape. 1v ■ : . balance in pasture, most ofwUoh is young pasture. Prioe<9 6s per acre. Folio 636

:Vi WE -HATB AGENCIES THROUGHOUTCANTERBURY and shall Ve glad to afford. tiose interested «very facility to inspect theand dttasr.. properties wlicih wo haveluted. ■ ,

:. s

, THE GRAIN SEASON.

H. MATSON and 00. are CARRYINGJTTLL STOCKS OF

- . BINDER TWINE,SEEDS, MANURES,

AND ALL HUSBANDMAN'S- - REQUISITES

' Otm.- PRICES ARE THE LOWEST COiSI-PATIBJ® WITH THE HIGHEST' STAN-

•-'»DABD OF EXCELLENCE.- /?• ?

s«ao«Ma; ra&fiicx

auctions.

McKENZLE AND WILLI3.

THIS DAY I 1515 DAYI

COMMENCING AT 1 O'CLOCK.

AT CUB BOOMS, Next Post Office, Cathed-ra l fiQtiJiro.

RUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE.

Splendid Upright Grand Piano by Haaie,American Organ by Beli, Gramophone andRecords, handsome Sideboards, practicallyNew Oak Drophead Singer Sewing Machine,Child's Large Rocking Horse, TravellingTrunks, Bov'3 and Men's Bicycles, nearlynew Boat-- haped Go-Cart, Carpets, Lino-leums, Boy's Tricycles, Bookcases, Sundries,

McKENZIE and "WILLIS,Auctioneers.

Etc.6953

XJIAS IS NEAR.XMAS IS NEAR.

BUT let your gift give real pleaauie—let itbe something useful an well as

mental-something that will be durable andeivo lasting satisfaction for years. -i"6

ideal gift to married people is somethingthat will embellish the tome—something mthe shape of a

CHOICE PIECEof

FURNITURE,FURNITURE,FURNITURE,FURNITURE,

orARTISTIC

FURNISHINGS,which you can eecuro at such reasonable

prices fromMcKENZIE and WILLIS.

21-Piece English China Tea Sets 87s 6d. .Oak Cako Stands 15a 6d.Jardinieres from 12s 6d.Largo Selection of Cushions 7s 6d.Fire Soreons from 16s lid.

LATEST SPECIALS.LATEST SPECIALS.

Seagrass Squares, 10 x 8,.

Piano by Robert Meiasncr, reduced from£BS to £75. Price when new £146. Thupiano possesses a beautiful rich tone, anais in every respect as good as new.

Pillow Slips, 200 pair, Full-aizod, at only2s 9d a pair. This is McKenzie andWillis's Special Xmas Gift.

HANDSOME OAK BEDROOM SUITE,oompriaing Wardrobe with mirror,

large Duchesse Chest with oval mirror,

Bedßide Cabinet, and Double Oak Bed-stead. . . THE LOT FOB £2B 10a.

HANDSOME BUNGALOW OAK SIDE-BOARDS 49

DOUBLE OAK BEDSTEADS, from_ ■ fo.CHESTERFIELD COUCH AND 2 DIVAN

EASY CHAIRS, luxuriously upholsteredin moquetto . 10s the Suite.

HANDSOME OAK, EXTExNSION DININGTABLES (Roupd or Square), with twoleaves • ...... 47 lOfl.

OAK GATE-LEO- TABLES, from . . B9a 6(3.

DINING SUII'ES of 7 pieces, upholsteredin leather • . • • 416 lOfl.

HANDSOME OAK DINING SUITES of 7pioc«s, beautifully upholstered in mo-quetto . ■ • • 4i4 10s.

UPHOLSTERED EASY CHAIRS, from£3 IKb.

SEAGRASS CHAIRS AND SETTEES, large' stocks at lowest prices.

■OAK DUCHESSE CHESTS, from . £8 10s.RIMTT WARDROBES, from . .£5 ss.RIMU DUCHESSE CHESTS, from £8 ss.RIMU BEDSIDE CABINETS . •. fl'Ss.KAPOC BEDDING,, best 'Samarang kapoo,

splendid ticking, double mattresses, from59s fid.

WIRE STRETCHERS . . . 365.ROLL-TOP, DESKS, 4ft, -with two lows oi

drawers. . . . . . £7 10a.DINNER AND TOILET SETS—Dinner fleta

of 32 pieces .... . 4Bs.

Tcdlet Sets, handsome English China . 455.; CARPET DEPARTMENT.

• WjlliTON CARPETS, o£ Oriental design, forthe Bedroom—-

10ft 6ln x 9ft i . i .* £l4 108.12ft x Oft ' .

.. . 416 10a.12ft X' lift Bin . . . . £lB 10s.

BEAUTIFUL WILTON CARPETS- V10ft 6fn x Oft . . . . £l4 108.

32ft x 9ft '. . . .

. '4lB 10s.V 12ft 2 lift Bin ' . . . £lB 10s.

AXMINSTER CARPETfI, size 9ft x 9ft,Only £9 IBs.

AXMINSTER CARPETS, size oft x 10ft Bin,Only £l2 17s.

AXMINSTER CARPETS, sizo 9ft x 12ft£l3 10s.

AXMINSTER CARPETS, die 18ft 6in 'x12ft . . '. . £2l' 10s.

AXMINSTER CARPETS, 15ft V 12ft . £26.TAPESTRY CARPETS, size 9ft X 9ft £4 10a.TAPESTRY CARPETS, size 9ft x 12ft £B~los.AXMINSTER CARPET RUNNER, 417inwide V . . . 12s 6d per yard..WILTON CARPET RUNNER, 27in wide,

■JV_ 145.8 d yard.HEARTHRUGS'from 10a 8d to a good Ax-ininster at . . . \ . 27s ' Bd.

REVERSIBLE. JWOOL RUGS, In beautiful■ i ooloiiiingß, from . ' . . , 80s.SEWING MACHINES.Oak Drophead Singer Sewing Maohinea, lat-

est model (86).* . . . .- £l2 16a.LAWN MOWER. ' ■Standard ~ make, "Ever Ready," specially

reduced to . .. . . 60s.

. McKENZIE and WILLIS,'7 THE BIG SHOP NEXT THE POST

OFFICE, CATHEDRAL SQUARE. 1 "

M0K6847-767 •: -

H. O. SMITH.

ipHB CITY OOIiOMBO ST.

PUBLIC AUCTION," THIS DAY, 11 aja.

1Aooount Mr Turner: Express (good order,witJi Brake), SefcHaraees, Chestnut Gliding(J-Draught, 9yrs, sound and quiet).' Account Mr J. Burgess, Dunstuodeli BlackPony, 7yrs, S.'and H., guaranteed sound andquiet, suit governess cart. •"

Acoount Mr Longataff, who is leaving for"Auokland: Consignment Oak Furniture,

Entries; account Shop: Further consign*memit Men's Shirts, Singlets, Sooks, Ouir-toins, 60yd? Towellingl, $ Bush Rugs, Cot-tons, Hair Broomß, Pocket Knives, Basket,Dandy Bfuahes, Girl's Bicycle, 2 gross Pea-oils, 10 pair Boots and Shoes, mew, 8 Hamsaudi 2 Shoulders, Domo Separator, guaran-teed, Parts end No. 2 Chum, Boy's Tricycle,rubber tyres, xioy's jigger.

Poultry Sale at 2.15 p'.m.—Large entry ofDucklings;Goelingß,. Oockeitels, ©to-; also,pen of Weaners, suitable for killing, 10 GoodStores.

t H. C. SMITH,694S Auctioneer, City Miaikwi.

H. B. SOEENSEN.

1 H.'' B. 80RENSEN,1 MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT.

WE* have just landed further Stocks ofI HARDWARE, and can now offer these

at Bedrook Prices. Inviting Enquiry ;

ROOFING IRiON'.A specially low quote can be supplied for

aU sizes, 6 to lOfts, to suit large or smallbuyers. ' :

WIRE NETTING A SPECIALITY."We have good stocks of Wire, including

Bira Netting 86 x J x 20, Rabbit Netting86 x ljd x 17, Sheep Netting 36 x 4 x 15; Co.Fowl Netting 3ti2i 19, 72 x 2 x 19. BESURE'to ask us for a quote.

NOW IS THE TIME TO PAINT.We can quote Sh-erwia Williams Mixed

Paints, in gallon tins; also White Lead andLinseed Oil.CHEAP GALVANISED WATER PIPING.

Sizes 1, J, and inch. Prices are nowwithin the reach of all. How aboutorders? ■BARBADOES ROOFING FELT.

Our Prioes for these lines are' right. "Weoan supply 1, 2, or 8-plys.

FOWL WHEAT, .

This line can be purchased for cheeperfrom us than from the Stores. A SPECI-ALLY FINE LINE NOW OFFERING.

OTHER LINES include:,—Hog and PlainWire, Lead Nails, Wire do., Office Safes,Linoleums, Ladies' Bicyolee, Wallpapers,Staples, Cornsacks.

H. B. SOKENSEN,S9IST 63 Lichfield street

A MOTOR will Run Daily from' GLEN-J3. TUNNEL to DARFIELD, and carryPassengers from Darfield to all plaoej onroute to Lake Coleridge, returning in timeto cfttch Cass Express, Tuesdays, Thursdays,and Saturdays, if necessary. •

W. LEEMTNG,Hail Oontrsetor.

TiEiIAKD "DOVE" BRAND pure RioaJJ Starch from your Grocer. 'lt makesironing easy. Yon owe it to jwuself to tryk Mak*. AIIB4WW. SBSeirMM

AUCTIONS.

PYNE, GOULD. GUINNESS. ETfIX

en ACRE FARM. WEST MELTON.87 ACRE FARM WEST MELTON.

GOOD LAND. 2 Minutes fiom"Sdiool andTownship.

11 Acres in Wheat, 12 Oats.

GOOD HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS.Everything in Best Order and Condition.

PRICE, £2O PEE ACHE. CROPS IN.Ebbj- Terms Payment.

PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD.

A VERY CHOICE BLOCK "OP LIME-STONE COUNTRY.

PEICE REDUCED TO £2O PER ACRE.

1370THIS FARM OF

ACRES, with, very fine residence,all conveniences, and compile

farm buildings, must be sold quickly.Over 200 acres nro now in green crop, m

acres lucerne, and a considerable area nowbeing ploughed.

This is a splendid gTain-gtowing and aheep-fattening farm noted for the stock it turns

«S. Very little cropping li&s been done dur-ing the last six years, but prior to thatverv heavy wheat crops have been secured.

Polio H6OPYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD.-

OOAA ACRES Leasehold Sheep Property,Sweet, Sunny Tussock, about 700

acres ploughable. Balance l«w hillfl. 300acres English. Grass, B0 acres Turnips, wellwatered. Good Cattle Swnmp cf 130 acresand bush lor fencing and firewood. Im-provements. Practically new eight-roomedH<ruse, h. and c. water, gas, septic tank.Draught an<3l Hack Stables, Cottage, Mens•Wiiare. CARRYING at present 1450 ewes,hut fully stocked will carry 1500 ewes arid600 to 1000 dry sheep. LEASE 10 YEARSTO RUN. -7 Miles from Rail and School,METHYEN. Polio HB3.PRICE, £BOOO. AS GOING CONCERN.

PYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE AGOOD SHEEP FARM AT LOW PRICE

AND ON VERY EASY TERMS.

1850

796

ACRES GOVERNMENT RENEW-ABLE LEASE (88 xeais).

RENT: £2OO A YEAS.

This Farm ia all flat and really good SheepFattening Country; 760 Acres Tussock and<OO jiores suitable for grain growing. Wellsubdivided. Standard and Wire Fencing, andwatered throughout by race; 5-roomed Dwell-ing and Shearing Shed. .

Railway Station on. the property; schooland township within two miles.

PRICE: £4500.Tie larger portion of this can remain on

loiifT term Government Mortgage. "WIS RE*-COMMEND EARLY INSPECTION.

Folio H305.

PYNE, GOULD, GUINlfesS, LTD.

ACRES, Lease in Perpetuity in„ „ Smith Canterbury. Rent, only

oe Gd. i miles from School and Rail. Oar-lies 1000 Ewes and fattens all lambs. Run-jungr streams in every paddock. Five-roomedDwelling, hot and ooldi water, bath, wash-house, eto. Woolslied, stable. Implementshed, men's hut, coWshed, eto. Telephone tohouse. Four miles Scliol and Rail. "About100 acres in Oataj Rape and Turnips.

Folio H285 PRICE, £5500...

PYNijj GOULD, GUINNESS. LTD."t KAA ACRES GovernmAit Leasehold, 500J.OUU acres, Ploughable. Remaindergood Tuesook. Watered by creefca. Resi-dence modern, 0 rooms, hot and cold, hath-room, all conveniences and splendid wat*rsupply. "Woolehed, atearing machine®, yards,Men's Hut, Looseoox, Trapslxed', Ohftffno'use,Daily Mail. Carrying 1000 Ewes and 500 DrySheep, 81 cows, 11 horses. 12 miles from rail,11 mile School. Good road. Easily 1 worked.property. Good fences. Well watered andno rabbit trouble.

Refit. £IBO per annum. Lease 20vears withlight of renewal. Folio H283

Price as going concern with stock, FarmImplements and" sundries—£7500.

We can eupply buyers with, .full lists ofany olaw of property.

PYNE, GOULD*. GUINNESS, LTD.Land Department.

' F6985-4770

FARMERS' SALEYARD3.

QENERAL AUCTION SALE.;

XHIS DAY. 11a.m. . THIS DAY.HORSE'S—I Dr. Bay Geld., oh Mare,

(aged, any trial), Bay Mare (syrs, trial), and.6 other entries to date; also, Carrier's Turn-out, a good, TradesmanV Horses. \

HARNESS—2 Sets Now Uig Harness, 1Set Sp. Dray Harness, 2 part Set Harness,4 Spring Dray Baddies, Cart, Saddle andBiteechin®, Vehicles, Bryant Raleigh Dogcart,R.T. in Bplendid order, full look express,J.T. and R.T.' Gigs, and odd lines, all to be•old at amotion, i '

PRODUCE—I Truck Bright Heavy O.Sheaf, 40 Bags Good Hea;vy O. Sheaf, andseveral lines to be cleared up; 16-.Ska. TTowiWiieat, 12 Skfl. Broken Wheat, 8' Sks. Pig!Meal, 1 Truck Mills Dust, >4 Siß. Peas, 20Backs Lucerne Chaff, 16 Bags Fowl Grit,Pollard, Bran, Wheat, Oats, Barley} allto bo sold at Auction.

PlGS—Present Entry, 8 Weaners.POULTRY—I 6 Crates from Country.SUNDRIES—Wheelbarrows, (Ladders,

Store, Springs, Wheels and Axle, MilkDrums, Milk Buckets, Barb Wire, Fowland Rabbit Netting, 80 Sheets Galvanisedlion 400-gal. Tank, and numerous Lines,Single and Wlaej Sewing Macthin-e, LawnMowers, Iron Cot, Planet Seedi flower, comrplele, Empty Barrels, Packing Cases, Trawl-ing Net, Ridging- and usual Sundries, Port-able Copper and! Stand' Seaming. Twine.ABM F. P, cLaRIDGE and CO.

, £6BO

MORE THAN EWE TO ■ THE ACRE,At £7 10s, and any terms.

rrtTE have 1100 Acres,* ideal Sheep CouA-'VVi try, 800 acres suitable for-dairying droropping, no droughts or scarcity of rainfall,will carry 1250 to 1300 ewes and fatten thelambs; good house ; and all outbuildings,telephone, handy to school,- store, rail, andmarkets,, Owner has retired, does not needthe oaBh( and will give any terms to a goodman, say from £SOO to £IOOO deposit, and thebalance at 5J per' .cent. This is the bestproposition we have ever had to deal with,and there is a fortune in it to any man withenergy at Rfesent prices of wool and lamb.If you inspect you will buy. We guaranteethat droughts and drynesß are Unknown.

MERIYALE.6 -ROOMED HOUSE ancli Kitchenette, with

all latest conveniences, including e.1.,gas, hot and cold, plastered and papered,pantry, soullery, coalhouse, washhouse, fowl-runs, sewer connexion. Garden well laid outin lawn and gardens. PRICE: £1450. Easyterms. Folio 118

F. P. CLARIDGE.GEO. GRAY,

08871-668 Property Representative.

MURRAY, MOSLIIY, SHEPPABD,LTD.

,p A E M S.

o# BONA-fide SALE.FDAIRY FARM—IOO ACRES, all necessary

. improvements. £IOOO DEPOSIT.

SHEEP FARM, L.1.P.—1700 ACHES.Small rent. Carry 1000 ewes. Goodcentre.

WHEAT LAND—3OO v ACRES, over 100A ores in WHEAT; would exohange forSmaller Farm near Christchurch.

SHEEP FARM—BOOO* ACRES. SplendidBuildings. Part tussock. Easy termsto pood man. _ Owner right out torealise.

RUN, 6000 ACRES—NORTH CANTER-BURY. Carrying 8500 sheep, mostlyewes, all young sheep. OWNERRIGHT OUT TO MEET MARKET.

MURRAY, MOSLEY, SHEPPABD, LTD.,188 Hereford street.

Tel. m 317088-968

AUCTIONS.

TONES. NORTON AND CO.. LTD.

TONES NORTON AND CO., LTD..

pTJBIiIO AUCTION.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, at 1.30 pjn.IN OUR ROOMS, 105 HEREFORD

STREET.

E.P.N.S., CROCKERY, and G-EXSSWABE.

TONES, NORTON: audi CO., LTD., willcontinue their 2£mas Clearing Bale ofsome beautiful EJP.N.S. Ware in all mannerof designs. Cups and Saucers, allin- lota to suit purchasers. *■

Al6O Furniture of every description toeuit cottage or mansion.

Linos, and Carpets in several designs andpatterns.

THESE GOODS MUST BE SOLD.NO RESERVE.

TONES NORTON and CO., Ltd.,Auctioneers, Valuers, Eto.

F. S. TUNNICLIfFE,6929 ' Auctioneer.

Tones, norton and co., ltd.,Established 1888.

HOUcE AiNJJ LAND AGENTS,106 HEREFORD STREET.

AUCTION SALES IN OUR ROOMS EACHWEDNESDAY AND i'JtLDAi,

At 1.30 p.m.Open Friday Evening, 7 to 9.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.

FENDALTON. FENDALTON.

Massively 6-RoomedHouse and every Convenience, niceiy

panelled walls, E.light(

H, and C. Water,Porcelain Bath, and Basin, Large Workshop,W.H. Coppsr and Tubs; 2 frontages, 1 A*Sreground, all nicely laid out. Soldier's mort-gage. Very little cash. required. Call andget card to view. Fol. 191.

TONES, NORTON and CO., LTD.

PRIVATE HOTEL FULLY FURNISHED.

5 ACRES Land and Up-To-Date MODERNRESIDENCE, containing 20 Nice Large

Rooms, and every modem convenience, E-light, Hot and* Cold Water, Tennis Courts.An ideal spot, close to Bea front, alwaysfull of boarders. Telephone on house; fullyfurnished with everything necesaary to carryon this payable business. Walk in walkout prioe, £IOOO ; 5 years lease with rightof renewal. Sea us about thia at once.Principals only dealt with. Fol. IiSJ.

TONICS, NORTOjN and CO., LTD.a^eady-madeTHOME.'

CASHMERE HILLS—CASHMERE HILLS.COMMANDS UNINTERRUPTED VIEW

OF PLAINS, SEA AND CITY.Tl/fODERN BUNGALOW, of "10 ROOMS,Xl-L nice .large Verandahs, E.light, Gas,H.P. and Sewer, artistically papered anddecorated throughout. Poroslain Bath 'andBasin, H. and C. Shower, Tennis Courts.Orchard. Cannot be built in. Beautifuloutlook and sunny aspect. The terms areeasy, as owjier must sell, and immediatepossession, given. Call and make arrange-ments' to view at once, as this ia a seller.

Fol. 85.TONES, NORTON and CO., LTD.

AN ABSOLUTE SNIP.SPREYDON. SPREYDON.

HOUSE 7 Largs Rooms and all modernconveniences, situated Somerfield

street, J acre tastefully arranged. Ownerwill exohang© his equity for building sites.Easy terms arranged. This property willlet easily at BOs p.w. Let us show youover this at once. Fol. 190.

TONES, NORTON and C0.,: LTD.,AUCTIONEERS and LAND SALESMEN,

Valuations Mads for Probate.•Phono 693. 108 Hereford streak

2760

JONES, MoCJROSTIE CO.. LTD.

BRIGHTON BARGAINS.

OQW A—MODERN BUNGALOW, 5 rooms,Jji/OU plastered, all conveniences,

•oloae beach, hear No. 6 car.JONB3, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

(lWrtK —NEW . <t-ROOMED BUNGALOW,3J I iWi) all modern conveniences, suii

verandah, close Esplanade, No.5 car 6 minutes. '

JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

pwwK—SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE, 0II O rooms, conveniences, electric

light, etc. Nearly J-Acre,•, good garden. Beach and No.

6 car 6 minutes. . i. JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD,

~ u —is-

OQQK—NEW 'B-ROOMED BUNGALOW,3iUU«) plastered, electric light, elec-

tric cooking and artes:ian water supply. On Esplan-ade.

JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

nwp'A—FOUR-ROOMED BUNGAtOW,Ov Sen Front, all conveiiiences, h.and c., bathroom, washhouse,

i copper and tubs, gas, gad■ range and ooal range. Groat

position. No. 15 tram 6 min-utes.

JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

Q1 Q ft* A—VERY FINE MODERN BUN-MiWUV GALOW, plastered and paper-

ed, e'vtiry possible moderncon-venience, tiled rool, sun veran-

; dah, electric light, gas, h. and■ft c., concrete foundations, lawnI and gardens. No 6 tram 6' minutes.

'JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

nnrtK—THREE-ROOMED BACH, partlyfurnished, gas, Dover stove,

> artesian supply, good Section,fully fenced, no drift sand.

- Near Beach.« (

JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.

£475'—NEW BAOH BUNGALOW, 4rooms, gas, electric light, deepwell, motor garage. Partlyfurnished. Two minutes fromtram and beach. " '

JONES, McOROSTIB COMPANY, LTD.,Sea View road, NEW BRIGHTON.

'Phones 238, 2010, 3687D. 6170

HABMAN AND STEVENS. LTD,

£735.4-ROOMQD HUUbE, plastered and pap-

ered, gae, pantry, souileiy, cupboards, ward-robes, waslihouae, copper, tuba, asphaltpaths, - lawn, fruit tre«B, 8-16 aore section.All in excellent order. Iminediate possession.

HARM AN!, and STEVENS, Ijimited.

SOLDIER'S MORTGAGE.10 AOREb, good land, 6 aoras oats, 8

aooea potatoes, balanoe grass, 6-roomed newBungalow, plastered, elootrio light, hot andand oold service, ©very oonvumenoe, iowl-hcmaea to accommodate 200 fowls, 2 sHeda.Hiaiidy to train, etc.

' PMO,S ' £2500.£I6OO MORTGAGE. .

Card to view from.BARMAN! and STEVENS, Limited.

FOB. URGENT SALE.OWNER LEAVING FOR DUNEDIN.UP-TO-DATE BUNGALOW (Furnished),

•leotrio light, gas for cooking, gas raage,gas copper, panelled breakfast room, everypossible convenienoe, good paction well plant-ed, conorete paths, etc. This ideal home mustappeal to you. Note the low price, includ-ing furniture—-

£llßs.HARMAN and STEVENS, Limited.

£550.4-ROOMED BOUSE) and scullery, elec-

trio light, stable, washhouee, oopper, tubs,J aore section. Note the low price, only£550.

HAKMAN and STEVENS, Limited.SUITABLE FOR EARLY GROWING. '

tHi ACRES of exoellent land out of thefrost area (two crops per year). House offive rooms in splendid order, also ■4-roomedcottage, stable, cowbyre, pigatye, storeroom,etc., handy to school. Well worth inspection.muce, £3IOO

HARMAN and STEVENS, LIMITED,Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents,

Shftrebrokere,Chief Agents Northern Assujanos Co., Ltd.,

.81 Hereford street, West.TPhoneo 4M and 4391. - HS6tO-5453

rriRY ft Bottl* of th# famous MILITARYX PIOKLE with your next oold dish.Jm will b* dtHgbUd with th* result.

auctions.

W. E. SIMES AND CO.

■ A NATTYpocA-NAr^I/ieit Gas Range,' Tiled Grates and Hearth ,

Hotiind Cold sJtfvico, andaiiusual offioea, h.p. water, Gas Copper, Tub ,

Small Shed, about J-acre, kid) out and P^a

edf in a neat garden. Nice situation near

Commation streetI "

£2OOO dxdly built house OF !

ROOMS, also a sunny verandahs, 1 suitable{or sleeping on, plastered and nicely paperei,double hot water service, Doulton bath, E.e=-trio Light, gas and all usual offices, motorshed, workshop, fowlhous© and run.1 ACRE of JjAND, long frontage VEKY&ICE GARDEN, SOME FINE NATIVEtrees, in perfect order insideand OUT. NOT A PENNY EXPENDITUREREQUIRED, and) FINE HEALTHY SITUA-TION. 45 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL.Worth seeing if you want a nice horns.Tram close by, 3d section.

W. E. SIMES and CO.

TO' SPECULATORS AND INTOSTORS.WORTH HOLDING FOR PROSPECTIVE

VALUE.SECTION IN MADRAS STREET

(between Higii street and Moorhouse avenue).30 Feet Frontage.

£SOO 0K OKsi,EE"

£IOO Deposit;. Balance Arranged.OWNER, AN ABSENTEE, MUST REALISE

W. E. SIMES and 00.

i?7QK-CHEAP HOME IN ST. AL--3t/1 OO BANS WEST IN THE SEWERAREA. SEMI-BUNGALOW OF 6 ROOMSand kitchenette, nicelv painted and papered,ELECTRIC LIGHT and gas, ; DOULTONBATH and basin, hot arid cold service,washhouse, copper and tubs, h.p. water andsewer. Section of i-acre. Immediate occu-pation. Keys on. application to(499) W. E. SIMES and CO.

nnH or— ARTISTIC BUNGALOW OF 53WL.100 NICE ROOMS AND KITCHEN-ETTE, 'also sun • porch, facing 1 the North-west, REDSTONE FIREPLACE'S, ElectrioLight, and gas range, Doulton bath, plentyof cupboards, most conveniently arrangedand up to date in all possible details. Seo-tion of nearly 80 perches, well fenced. "Ahome you would be proud to own." Quiteclose to the tram, within the 2d section.Apply H0(1252)(1252) , W. E. SIMES and CO.

J?1 A 0R OFFER CONSIDERED—Xs±4:OU JUST OFF MAN-CHESTERSTREET. CHARMING BUNGALOW OF 5NICE ROOMS and SUN PORCH, nicelypapered, and in splend'd order inside and out,16 Electric Ligiht points, kitchen range withtiled surround, Gas Hottentot, h. and o.service, Doulton Bath, pantry, scullery doneout in bonacordj tiled back to sink, wash-house, copper and tai'bs, ii.p. waiter, M-nauSower, 80 perches laid out in a pretty gar-den well planted, asphalt paths. OWNERLEAVING AND,MUST SELL—AN OFFERWILL BE OONSIDERED. ' Reasonabletornus. Apply(132) W. E. SIMES and CO.

Auctioneers and Estate Agents,W9086-4987 146 Hereford/ Street.

CHARLES CLARK.

c H A R L E S CLARK,, . 109 HEREFORD STREET.

ESTABLISHED 180). ' ( .

TO LET FURNISHED.

IN THE BEST PART OF ST. ALBANS.

GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE of 10-. Booms with all Modern Conveniences.

Motor Grara-ffe, AKphn.lt Tennis Cofurt, lovelygrounds. Kent: £7 7a week. For full par-ticulars apply to the Agent— •

■\ CHARLES :OLARK.

MERIVALE.

FIRST-CLASS SITUATION.

HIGH SECTION.

TWO STOREY HOUSE of . 8 large rooms,plastered, papered, nnd panelled, ELEC-

TRIC LIGHT,' college arid, tiled fireplaces,wardrobes,' verandah, large SUN LOUNGEKid SLEEPING BALCONIES, PORCE-'tLAIN bath, shtHver, basin, li. and' 0., gascooker and griller, two hot water services,pantry) elate roof, store-room, 2 w.c.'s, wash-house, MOTOR SHED, concrete wash, andsink; land, 1 rood 88 perches. Tennislawn,gardens, asphalt paths. Price reduced from£3500 to £2750. 80-0

, CHARLES CLARK, Agent.

FENDALTON. •

OPPOSITE HEATHFIELD AVENUE.

CHARMING SURROUNDINGS.

SUPERIOR STUCCO BUNGALOW of 6largo rqoniß, bay windows, tiled and col-

lege fireplaces, hearths and kerbs, heavymantels, ELECTRIC LIGHT and plugs,panelled hall. 2 hot water services, ward-robes, linen closet, PORCELAIN BATH,shower, bafiin, gas, pantry, coal bins, ironroof, SUN LOUNGE, verandah and portico,gas copper, ELECTRIC PUMP. LAND, 1Rood 23 Perches, tennis lawn, standardroses, motor drive, etc.

PRICE £2250. 144-

CHARLES CLARK, Sole Agent,109 Hereford street.

OVERLOOKING THE PARK.

QUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT RESIDENCEO of 10 rooms, and two roods twentypercheß of land.

A RARE BARGAIN AT £2300., CHARLES CLARK, *•

Sole Agent.

M OOKETT'S MOTORS.

ROYAL MAIL.

SPECIAL SERVICE.Christchurch to Hanmer—Care leave Daily

United Service Hotel and Tourist Office,'Ohristchuroh, at_ 9 a.m.

CULVERDEN-HANMER SPRINGB.Pftjly Servioo, connecting with up and

down trains,CULVERDEN-WAIAU SERVICE. -

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,Culverden dep. on arrival of Christohuroh

Oar and Train.Booking: Tourist Office, Thos. Cook and

Son. Garage, Amuri (Motors, Durham street.•Phone 1772.

COBB AND CO.'STELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES.

Leave Arthur's pass on arrivalWest Coast Express, which leavesOhristehurch at 8.30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thurs-days, and Saturdays, carrying passengers andtheir lusfgage only.

For Hokitika, Westport, Reefton, andGreymouth, arriving Greymouth samenight at 6.40.

Through /Rail and Coaoh Tickets can beobtained at Railway Booking Office, Christ-church, or Cook and Sons' Office, the NewZealand Government Tourist Department;also Ticket* lor each journey obtainable atSpringfield, and from "ft*. Campbell, 3#L St.Asaph street, Christchurch. .

H. CASSIDT and CO.. LTD.,8850 Proprietor.

ROYAL MAIL CHAR - A - BANO.GERALDINB—ORAHI

Leaves Geraldine Daily:7.46—Timaru and Ashburton.10.15—First Express South.1.40—Second Express South; First Ex-

press North.4.ls—Second Express North.

FARES i 2s Single^

Parcels receive Prompt Attention.GHAS. W. UaSSSZJZ,

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PROPERTIES TOE SALE.

EVANS ANJ> BULL.

(J. K-. Evans, (Roland Bull.)Licensed Land Broker.)

Established 18S1.63 CATHEDRAL fe'QUARE,

Upat ui-Ts Government Life InsuranceBuildings,

Opposite Post Office.

AS A GOING CONCERN.CHEAP NORTH pANTERBURY LEASE.AKA ACRES GOVERNMENT REJNEW--401/ ABLE LEASE. 22 years torun at £206 ' voarlv, can. he madefreehold. CARRYING 500 ewes, 450lambs, 6-horse team and hack, 10 cows.25 aoues IN wheat, 15 acres UN Oats, 20Acres IN Rape, 20 acres IN Turnips, 30acres Oats and Grass, balance in Grass. Gcod1-ar.d, woll-fenoed and watered. 4-ROO3&EDHOUSE, Bathroom, Hot and

#Cold Service,

Scullery,, Wash-house, telephone, also wliara.6-stall Stable, Implement and Shea.ing Shed,ChuJihouse, Toolhouse, eto., etc. Two milesfrom station and school, IN A VERY FINENORTH CANTERBURY DISTRICT. IN-CLUDED AT THE PRICE, besides abovestock, a.:te also all implements, plant and sun-dries to work the farm (list on application).PRICE AS A GOING CONCERN, £5150. andterms given. EARLY APPLICATIONNECESSARY. Write or call,. 7-S7.

WE AR«i SOLE AGENTS.SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL.TO CIVILIANS OR RETURNED

SOLDIERS.ROUND, ETC., AS A GOING CONCERN.i?linn THE LOT. Terms given. 52XU..LUI/ Acres RENEWABLE GOVERN-MENT LEASE, rent £3-3 Mshalf-yearly. IMPLEMENTS PRACTICALLYNEW. D.F. plough, cultivator, disc hai-roiva, tine harrows, trees and nhains, milkcart and .harness, trap, dray and harness,separator, can, etc., etc. LIVE STOCKCONSISTS OF 16 cows, 1 bull, and 4 horses.ALSO .an increasing milk round, presentturnover £35 monthly. BUILDINGS, 3-room-ed Bungalow, pantry, scul.eory, wa:-hliouse,dairy, 3 cowbails (concreted), fesd-room, stab-ling for 4 horses, cart-ilied, pigstye, etc.CROPS, 15 acres in Oats, 2 acres turnips,6 aores ploughed for sreen fe?rl. Good situa-tion. CAN YOU EQUAL THIS AT £11C0?Terms given. Writo or call.

OWNER LEAVING.:P7O0—deposit £3OO. s/r. albajss.<& ' V/W On Car line, good, site for Bhop.HOUSE 5 ROvJjIS, Bathroom, Hot and ColdService, Gas, good Large Shed. 2} pcroi ea.IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Owner leav-ing. 208-26.

RANGIORA TOWNSHIP.BACHES FREEHOLD and 10 acres

LEASE, 6 years to run. CARRYING 8cows, 6 heifers, and 1 horse. Good a roomedbouse, electric light and convenience, also 4cowbails, trap-shed, pig-styes, fowl-bouse, 100ifuit trees in full bearing. .Stock at valua-tion if wanted. Would make fine market gar-

-1 den* property if wished. EXTRA GOODSITUATION and cheap at £I3OO. Terinagiven. .We invite immediate inspection. Weare sole agents. EVANS and' BULL. 34-33

EVANS AND BULL.03 Cathedral square,

Upstairs, Government Life li.surance Build-ings (opposite P.0.).

E. 5974-1127

FORD AND HADFIELD.

FORD AND HADFIELD, LTD.,Land Brokers, '

183 WORCESTER STREET.

NOW EMPTY.NOW. EMPTY.

' OWNER EMtIOVED TO DUNEDIN.OWNER REMOVED TO DUNEDIN.

SPLENDID 6-KOOMED BUNGALOW,built 5J years ago, Marseilles tiled roof,olectrio light, gas fire, points, and gas stoye,besides splpndid kitchen range, splendidlypapered, Doulton bath, and every possibleconvenience, built-in wardrobes, double hotwater system, inoluding Stark's electric bathtester, linen cupboard, arid cupboards every-where, dining-room and hall panelled withbeautifully figured rimu.

THE SECTION" contains a full i-acre, as-phalt paths, very pretty lawns and gardens,largo shed, etc.

THIS PROPERTY ig. situated in one ofthe best residential districts of St. Albahs,very handy to tha 2d car, and is one ofTHE BEST BUILT. BEST 'FINISHEDHOMES WE HAVE HANDLED FORSOME ..TIME.

The ownsr has been transferred to Dune-din; ho will not let, and THE PROPERTYIS FOR ABSOLUTE SALE.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.

PRICE i?lKnn OFFER.PRICE OR OFFER.

FORD and HADFIELD,Sole Agents.

OWNER LEAVING FOR AUCKLAND.OWNER LEAVING FOR AUCKLAND:

COST.COST.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.Splendid 5-roomed Bungalow, with Kit-

chenette, large sun porch, Doulton bath, e.light, panelled hall and living room, gascopper, double hot water service, wardrobesand cupboards, concrete paths, trellis fences,and large motor shed. .THE SECTIONcontains 46 perches, splendidly laid out inlawns, gardens, etc., THIS IS A SFLEN-'DID PROPOSITION*. The property is. ina fine position in St. Albans West, i min-utes from 2d car section, and is for AB-SOLUTE SALE. The price we are quotingis some hundreds of pounds under actualoost. 1

PRICE J?I9KAPRICE

FORD and HADFIELD, LTD.,Trustees and Absentees' Agents.

HILLARY AND BAXTE&.

-C1 A CA—OWNER GONE NORTH IS--9*V±o\J LAND: ST. ALBAN6 WEST,fine street, handy position. Bungalow (built6 years), 6 GOOD ROOMS, and KITCHEN-ETTE. This is s. beautifu'.ly.-appointeahouse, and contains' everything you need toinalce work easy and life pleasant—a. light,poroelain bath, sliowfer, 4 fires, tip-top gratcß (iand artistic mantels, prettily papered, 2 sunverandahs, maiil sewer, all under cover. Veryhigh section in beautiful garden, asphaltdrive, workshop, etc. Within easy walkifigdistance of centre, and handy to tram.

HILLARY and BAXTER,178 Manchester street, -

Sole Agehts.

J?11 0C—CHEAP FROPERTY IN ST.ALBANS,ALBANS, 1 minute from 2d Car

—5 rooms and GOOD KITCHENETTE.This is a real .handy property situate in agood position, high, dry, and absolutely nopeat. The rooms are large, plastered andnicely papered, electric light throughout, '4fires, good grates and mantels, first-ciass hotwater service, plenty of cupboards. The kit-chenette is well fitted up, and has gascooker ae well as-ordinary range; 30 perchesin well kept garden, large shed, etc. Don'tfail to see it.

HILLARY and BAXTER.PROPERTY for £1550, and £SO

cWx IJv won't stick r. sa!e—6 l'ooms andKITCHENETTE, in one of the bes=t streetsin St. Albane. This is a WELL-BUILT,massive house of more than ordinary merit.The rooms are large and lofty, and beauti-fully finished .in every respect. It containsevery possible convenience, and i= well ar-ranged; e.1., porcelain bath, 5 fires, etc.,tiled roof, largo workshop, large motor shed,J-acre in fine garden. For special reasons aquick sale is desired.

HILLARY and BAXTER,H5995-921 So'.e Agent®.

HEWARD AND HARMS.

HEWARD AND HARRIS.LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS,

68 HEREFORD STREET.'Phone A5094.

/CONFECTIONERY BUSINESS, WITHvv NEW SODA-FOUNTAIN AND TEA-ROOMS.Situated Centre of Chriatcbureh.

Aieo Owners' 6-roomed RESIDENCE withBAKEHOUSE, fully stocked.

GOING CONCERN, £2160.Owner is retiring, and will give ea«y term*

or take property in part payment. H6143-298

WANTED KNOWN,

That f. h. steel has reduced thePRICE OF MEAT to Rock Bottom forSPOT CASH, and as we have only a shorttime to live, get the best.

Rubbish is dear at any price; the best laalways cheaper in the end. And do not bepersuaded to buy inferior quality or rub-bish, when by patronising F. H. STEELyou can always rely on getting the Cream ofCanterbury.' Customers ir City or Suburbawaited on Daily for Orders.

Letters and Telegrams promp:ly attendedto.Small Goods a Speciality. Tlu'sjinuaJ out-jrat nMhM h&li * million pounds,33m ewtife mU iNtb Jo« itmiL . SBSlt

TENDERS.

CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.

INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC LIGHT.fTVENDERS axe invited for the InstallationJL of Electric Light in the new additionsto the School of Engineering buildings.

Plana and Specifications may be seen atthe office of the undersigned, by whom ap-plications will be received up to NOON onWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th, 1928.

L. A. STRINGER,Registrar.

Canterbury College, Christchuroh, N.Z.,December 20th, 1928. 8871

ASHBURTON ELECTRIC-POWERBOARD.

TENDERS FOR CUTTING TREES ANDTIMBER.

rpENDERS ore invited for CUTTING oJ- Section of tile BLUE GUM PLANTA-TION, consisting of eomo 3000 trees, moreoj; less, at Rakaia.

General Conditions and Specifications maybe seen at the office of this paper or ob-tained on application to the undersigned,with whom tenders, marked "Tenders forTVe Cutting," CLOSE at NOON on SATUR-DAY, 6th Jaiiuuiy, 1033.

R. JORDAN,Secretary.

Box 40, Aflhburton. 5967

rpiENDERS wanted for CARTING St.X. James Station WOOL to llanmer

Springs, to Oulvei'den, or light to Christ-church. Particulars first instanoa from

J. DODDS,6817 llanmer Springs.

F RUIT GROWERS.

Fruit Pnoked in ;well cut, clsta oases willcommand top prices.

Having made a st'tidy of the marketing offruit, w3 thoroughly understand your re-quirements; and aie prepared to supply anysize case at short notice.

Our Mills are up-to-date, and nothing butwell cut good quality timber is supplied.

PACKING SHEDS.

An up-to-date Packing Shed is essentialto the grower. Setid Us your specificationand we will give your a low quotation forthe complete building.

DUMBER CO.. LTD.,682 Colombo street.

'Phoh* 8918 80x1°79.1^6983-4352

BUILD NOW

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WithSEASONED TIMBER

FroinE. 0 T L E Y,

TIMBER IiEfiCKAN|,SBl-1 MADRAS STitEBl NORiH,

Christchnrch.

Tel. Address i "Seasoned," Chriatahtirch.'Pbone 48. P.O. Box 841.

06944-3120 »■

JOB. OSBORNE AND CO.,Care Mark W. Woodfleld and Co.,

i94 Cashel street, near Manchester street.

"DLEABE NOTE ALTERATION OFJT ADDRESS. '

Deep and Shallow Artesian Well Sinkers.Boring done in fcriy part of Dominion for

Water, Oil, or Minerals.Special new plant for very large bores. ■Work guaranteed at minimum of cost.Advice given by experts.Office 'Phone 1912, Yard 1895. 06974-7070

TOHN WALLER AND SONS, LTD.J . 'Est. 1878.Sawmillers, Timber and Coal Merchants and

Importers.Office Tarda—l67-168 Tuam • street.Yards—2lo-214 St. Asaph street.

COLONIAL TIMBER of every description,including largti stock of eeWoned tiinbfer.

IMPORTED TlMßE×Oregon, . Redwood,Plywooda, Oak, Australian ' Hardwooda,V.D.L., PalingS, eto., etc.

POSTS iand POLES—Birch and Silver PinePosts, Silver Pine' Polesl 10ft to ISft.Every Facility for Prompt Delivery.

W8990-9420

A. P. KEYS,PAINTER AND PAPERHANGER.

ATOTE New Address: 591 BARBADOESl\ STREET, NORTH,

First-class work at ReadonsWe_ Prices,Satisfaction guaranteed. Estimates sub-

mitted. •

Country wdrk promptly attended to.Telephone 2594. , K®*7s

HOTELS.

WELLINGTON'S BEST PRIVATE HOTEL

"fjl HE MANSION 8."

Ghuznce' street. Right in the heart of thecity. Every convenience. Excellent Cuisine.

Tariff 12.) per day, £S Ms per week. Tele-grams, "The Mansions,- Wellington." Underthe person-! 1 supervision of Mesdames Cookeand McUow ju (;ate of Chrißtchuroh). CBSS3

/ VISITORS TO AKAROA.YOU will be delighted with thfl ldvil? »iew«*■ and good I'abie obtainable at "GRAND

VIEW" Private Hotel, recently built, beingmodern and up-to-date in tverv particular,making it a home away from home. Tftnff9b per day, £2 Via per week. Telegrams wdLetters promptly alteiided to.

'Phone: Akaioa 65.W9175-681 MRS j. WRIGHT, Proprietress.

TIMARU BY THE SEA.

"OEVERLEY HOUSE, Wai-iti toad, oneminute from Beach (Caroline Bay),

Tennis Counts, and Baths. BeautiiulGrounds, Firat-class Table, ut.d all the at-tention and comforts of a home.

Terms Moderate. Write, wire, or' phonefor accommodation. 'Phore 232.H6OO MRS HOGG, Proprietrew.

ILFRACOMBE PRIVATE HOTEL.AKAROA.

'PHIS Up-to-date Hoicl 1: -•

acquire:!- 1 - by W. ROBINSON, lie w Lie B.uceHotel, Akaroa, and i 3 now < lp n for theicoeption of gueuta.

Tariff: 12s per day, £;i .v. P.i week.Telephone 47. Letters rrid telegrams.

Ilfraoombe, AJraroa. R9267

MONEY.

TV/TONEY TO Lr-T ON ANY KIND OFIVX •. SECURITY.To Relieve Temporary Financial

Err.'mrrassment.H. ELLWOOD,

123 Armagh street.'Phone COST. E6OBI

I HAVE MONEY TO LEND on any kindo{ Seourity.

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