The Evening Post.

; VOL, CX. No. 148. r Registered as a newspaper In the ~|GeneralPost Officein the United Kingdom. I WELLINGTON. NEW ZEALAND. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.

4 OCLOCK EDITION

24 PAGES. PRICE: 9»-.'& 2B<SS

BIRTHS.FREEMAN.—Onthe 16th December, 1925, atf "Tirl Hospital," Maryborough, to Mr.[ »nd Mrs.F. S. Freeman—a son.WcLEAN.—Od the 15th December, 1925, at(the Hopwood Obstetric Hospital, Lyall Bay,

to Mr. and Mrs. W. McLean, 11, Bata1 street, Miramar—a son.O'BRIEN.—Onthe 17th December, 1925, atf their residence, to Mr. and Mrs. B. J.1 O'Brien, Upper Hutt-a daughter.(PBNNINOTON.—On the lith December, 1925,\ «t> the HarrisHospital, Ghutnee street, to; Mr. and Mrs E. B. Pennington, Muritai—j a son.

DEATH.JREEMAN.—Ontbe 19th December, 1925, at<"' her late residence, 105,Queeu's Drive, lyall) Bay; Jessie, beloved wifeof Henry Freeman

(late of Greytown);"aged 72 years. R.I.P.. Private Interment.

MURRAY.—Onthe 19th December,'1925, at~12, Old Farm road, Kilbirnie, Christina,,' relict of the late James Park Murray;agedi 80 years.feOBSON.—Onthe ISth December, 1925, at; Masterton, William Robson; aged 80 years.1 Private Interment, Wellington.

SMITH.—Onthe 19th December, 1925, at her' late residence, 6, McKenile terrace, Mary,

' beloved wife of Captain J. Smith, and eldestdaughterof the late Mrs. R. Onyon, Hanke'y. street. Private interment.

IN MEMORIAM.In loving memory of little Bert, who passed

"way on the 19th December, 1923.Inserted by R. and B. Fadman.

BAILEY.—In loving memory of Percy, whodeparted this life on the 19th December,19ft.

Inserted by his friends, Mamie and Doris.BANDS.—In loving memory of our dear little

"on, Herbert Harry (Bertie), who passedaway on tho 19th December, 1923.

Fairest flowers are the first to fall.The' purest first to fade;The foadest, sweetest, best of all

Within,a grave Is laid.God has taken home oar darling,

Placed among His flowers our nud,Taken back the gem He gave us.

To His heavenly home above.! Inserted by bis loving parents and sister.BANDS.—In loving memory of dear little

Bertie, who died on the 19th December,M2J.

, "Safe In the arms of Jems."Inserted bybit loving auntie and uncle, Doris,

and Oerty.

MARSHALL—In loving memoryof JohnMarshall, who passed away on the 19th.December,IK3. i

Sadly missed.Inserted by sister Nell and daughter Dolly.

JRIPLOW.—In loving memory of onr dear, Kuby, who passed away on the 20th Decem-ber, 1924; aged 10 years.

Gona from those who loved her,Picked like a flower In bloom;'

, Bo good, so young, so loving,■ Yet called away to soon. ■ ..vSadly missed by her loving father and mother

JiVHITLEY.—In loving memory of Violet AllenWhltley (nee BodelDv who passed to theHigher Life on the 19tb December,.1919.

In remembrance. .-.i,.: Inserted, by sisters.

.WHITLEY.-In loving memoryof.VioletAllenWhitley (nee Bodell), who passed to tbeHigher Life on the 19th December, 1919.

lost one? No, not lost, for near usIn the spirit thou art;

And in all our best affectionsBearest still a precious part.Inserted by fatherand mother.

EVENING POST-TELEPHONES

iMANAOER \

ioc^puTT.IN8)LITIRARY " " " UNTIL 4 P.M.GENERALENQUIRIES UNTIL7 P.M.

24.0ZS " " " NEWTOWN AGENCYi 46 316 > " ■ PKTONE

46 339 « " " WWW HUH .

SERVICE STATION FOR MOTOR-ISTS.

Complete Stocks of all size Tires andTubes always available.I Oils,Benzine,Tires.\ Tire Changing and Vulcanising.

[iff. A ARNOLD, LTD.,i _"«, TARANAKI STREET.[ Telephone 22-682.

BIRIAVKMINT NOTICIt,N THANKS.

MR. R. W. CAMPBELL and Family wish tothank all friends who sent floral tributes. and messages of sympathy in their recentsad bereavement.'

AIRS.WATT and Family desire to thank allfriends for floral tributes and sympathyshown them In their recent bereavement;also Dr. Campbell Begg, Matron and Sister;' of Bowen Street Hospital.

MR. and MRS.H. H. BUTLER wish to thankall kind friends who sent floral emblemsand messages of sympathy and condolencein their recent sad bereavement. Theyalso wish to thank Dr. Clay, also Drs. Wil-son and Geerin and Nurse Dalgleien, ofthe Hospital, for their untiring attentionto their little girl.

CASHRATESfor Birth, Marriage,Death, and In Memoriam Notices,SIXPENCEper Line. (Minimumcharge. 2s 6d). Six words to tbeLine.'BIRTH, MARRIAGE, and DEATHNOTICESmust be endorsed by isome responsible person to ensuretheir insertion.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR.E MORRIS, JUN.. 6% Taranakist

" Tel. 22-lSa

FLORALTRIBUTES.

f^ONSOLT MISS BLACK,V> "The Rosemary,"

129, Willis-st. (opp. V.M.C.A.).Telephone 28:282. (P.R. 28-377.)

FLORAL Designs, Funeral Emblems,and Wedding Bouquets at the short-

eat notice and of jihe choicest flowersfresh from the nursery every morning.Miss Waugh, Art Florist, 234,Lambton-

i qy. Tel. 40-797.Telephone 43-208.

MISS FOOLE, Vice-Regal Florist,70, Manners street,

For Artistic Floral Work of every descrip-tion. Delivery promptly attended to.

Telephone 45-696.ALICE A. GRAY,ART FLORISTE,

Exchange Buildings,34Q,Lambton quay.

MONUMENTAL MASONS.

H GLOVER,Monumental Mason,59." Kent terrace. Tel. 21-788. ScotcL

Granite and Italian Marble Monuments.ReinforcedConcreteGraveEnclosures.

ICKMOTT AND SONS.MonumentalMasons,opp. Cemetery, Karori, for

Reliable Cemetery Work at lowest pricesin Wellington. Tel. 26-959.

MISCELLANEOUS.

TTWESH Xmas Mincemeat, in handy£■ containers,8d and Is 3d; really nice.Procurable from Dustin's, Cuba-st., andNewtown.SIEGEL'S, LTD., for Smart Tweed

Costumes,double-breasted or longcoats, from £6 19a 6d. 60, Willia-st.SALE! Sale! Sale!—Toys, Toys, Toys.

Jupp's, 155, Willis-st. (reducingstock), opp. Wilton's New Building.

GIVE him an Umbrella,or Rug. Goodselection,reliable goods, low prices.

Hornig's, Ltd., in Cuba-st.

XMAS BARGAIN FAIR.of pounds' worth Use-

"*■ ful Gifts bought byMr. Colein Lon-don,Belfast, and Paris. Come in andsee our Boxes of Handkerchiefs,Is to10s 6d box; Dainty Fitted Manicure Sets,Smart New Gloves and Hose, CrashEmbroidered and Crochet Draper-ies, Bedspreads, Napery, HandsomeDown Quilts, Dainty Silk Underwear,etc.

Also,OUR EXQUISITE PARIS MODEL

FROCKSare worth dreaming about.COLE'S CASH DRAPERY,

(LIMITED).108. 110. 113, CUBA STREET.

LOST, FOUND, PERSONAL.

LOST, Thursday, Wallet, containingreturn tickets to Dunedin,*'23rdin-

stant. Return to Waverley PrivateHotel. Reward. .rOST, Thursday, in Vivian-st., Black

■Purse,containing key and fountainpen. Write 832, Evg. Post.

OST, in Bolton or Mowbray Bt., aTortoise. Reward. Mrs. Knowles,

11,Mowbray-st. ■

LOST, Thursday, Gentleman's GoldSignet Ring, initials engraved; re-

ward. "80, Elizabeth-st.OST, Friday, Topaz Brooch, gold

setting, valuedkeepsake. Write E.Joyce, Nelson. Reward.

OST, Dark Grey Collie Dog. Finderplease Tel. 42-796,or 244,Terrace.

Reward.I OST,Friday afternoon,between Eg-J mont-st. and Kelburn, 1 Tarpaulin

Cover.Finder kindly ring 25-371. Re-ward.LOST, Pink and Grey Parrot, vicinity

Hawkestone-st. Finder please ringTel. 41-898.1 Reward.

OST, Thursday, Brown Hat Box, be-tween Lambton Station, Ferry

Wharf,about 5 p.m. Would person seenpicking up kindly Tel. 24-489?Reward.T OST, in Khandallah, or 12 o'clock-L* Bell bus,Friday,Lady's Gold Wrist-let Watch. Finder please ring 18-846.Reward. 1I OST, by CordingV Bookseller Shop,

J Courtenay-pl., Brown Bag contain-ing music. Return W. H. Cummins,33,Drummond-st. '

LOST. Diamond ClusterRing; reward.Write 911,Evg. Post. '

T OST, in City, Saturday last, Side-" Curtains, ,Motor-car, enclosed inAmerican leather envelone; reward.AVhittaker's,Confectioners,107. Vivian-st. '■

LOST, Small Purse,containing sum ofmoney, by Hutt Bridge. Reward.

Post Agency, Lower Hutt.T OST, Grey Leather Purse, vicinityJ- Main-st., Stop Bank, White'a LineEast, containing 10s note and silver;also dockets and balloons. Reward.Post Agency, Lower Hutt.LOST, yesterday afternoon, Brown

, ■ Leather Handbag, containingmoneyand jewellery belonging to deadBons, vicinity Constable-st. Please return,money urgently needed. Reward. 72,.Constable-st. . _'EOST. in Jefferson-st., Pince-nez

Glasses. Reward. 21, Jefferson-gj., Brooklyn. .. .-:.. '■ -' .. ."■-,"T OST,'by passenger,Wairarapa train,

*^ this morning. Wallet,- containingmoney and;VjeW.eflery.: Reward, CliffHouse^ Island\Bity. ,■ _T OST, in tel., bureau,Kelburn, Small*■* Purse and (Money. 123,Kelburn ;parade. Reward.COST, Red Short-haired Collie Bitch,

answers to name Lassie. Reward,83, Onepu-rd., Lyall Bay. . ' !

T OST,'between Basin Reserve and Con-*-*.. stable-st.,Black Handbag, con-taining bank book' and notes. Goodreward. Apply83,Owen-st.,Newtown.LOST, Thursday, Silver Purse, valiied

as birthday gift. Please Tel. 22-104.Reward.

OST, Pearl Spray Brooch, vicinityMolesworth-Hawkestone streets,

Tinakori-rd. Reward. Tel. 44-302.LOST, in Lambton-qy., Thursday, a

Parcel, containing boy's grey slip-over jersey and cap. Kindly ring Tel.22-826. Reward. ;

YX7ILL Person who picked up Vanity*T Caseon Aro street tram please re-turn to 16, Helen-st.,Brooklyn? Findermay retain money.

EX.—YES, would like to know allV particulars.—R.C. ■■ADY, young, domesticated,sincere

and genuine; wishes acquaintanceof refined Man, view matrimony. Write924,Evg. Post.

T^ILL Walter Francis Tierman,,or»■" anyone knowing his present where-

abouts,kindly communicate with theDistrict Public Trustee,Wellington?

PERSONAL.

WOULD some lonely gentleman whofeels need real friend correspond

isolated and lonely young lady of senseand humour,view brightening life as livepen pals. Only educated,honourable gon-tleman need write. About 35 or over.Wait reply. Write 787,Evg. Post.

JAMES DIAMOND, ALSO KNOWNAS HUGH O'KANE, Deceased.

WOULD any Person having any infor-mation which would assist' in trac-

ing the Next-of-kin of the above-named,formerly of Waihi, a miner, later a sol-dier in the N.Z. Expeditionary Forces,and subsequently a patient in HanmerMilitary Hospital, kindly communicatewith the District Public Trustee,Christ-church. ,

MISCELLANEOUS.

pHRISTMAS is here. Be of goodchee£. Visit Sellar's, Watchmaker

and Jeweller, 8, Courtenay-pl. .pHAKACTJiIi Reader—Advice Busi-

ness, Health. Senddate birth As-tra, Boi 70, P.0., Wcllesley-st., Auck-land.T'iON'T forget Sellarshas a good pro-■*-/ position; " 10-year GuaranteeWrist-let Watches,cheapest in tpwn, 8, Cour-tenay-pl. '^T ET me cater for that Party of yours,-" from Is 6d per head, nice room;book early. R.S.A. Tea Rooms,Bran-don-Bt. "

\fISIT Sellar's, 8, Courtenay-pl., for* ChrictmasPresents for young and

old. Cheapest jewellery in town.T AND Agents Note, that PropertyXA No. '31, Colombo-st, is sold—J.S. Land. ,KAfl SMALL Hams, under 111b at"vu 1b 3d per lb. Seeus early. B.Smith.CPKCIAL Xmas Offer—BestEnglishDinner Service,£2 17s Cd and £3ss. These are marked very low for Xmasgifts. The SimsHardware.QEEour window.s. Great disnlay.

Lowest prices in town. Everythingcut. B. Smith.CJQE our Window Display Men's Foot-

wear. Astounding values. Just land-ed ex s.s. Ruahine. T. O'Brien, 155,Cuba-st.,and Newtown.

REMEMBER your friendsthis comingFestive Season.Sendthem a dainty

Xmas Card selected from Aitken's Ar-cade. 5, Courtenay-pl.AT Radford's Sale—Matting Squares

■**" from 15s;Lino Squares, 4os;ToiletSets,255;Tea Set,15s;Dinner Seta,355;GlassSalads;Wringer*, 27s 6d.-

DRY CLEANING,

TJARBER AND CO.Head Officet

185,CUBA STREET.

163,LAMBTON Qulif (nt*r MidlandHotel).*

Very Best Dry Cleaning, Careful Hand-ling, and GoodPressing.

T«L 28-206. EfUb. 1863.

MISCELLANEOUS.pHRISTMAS Parties will not be com-v' plete without our SparklingCider.Nelson Fruit- Growers'Co., 113,Custom-houee-qy. _GIVE him Ties and Socks. All newest

colourings and styles are cheaper atHornig's, in Cuba-st.

OTORISTS—Seeour Special Tents.No timber required; two sizes;

weight 61b and 101b. Hutcheson,WilsonCo. ;

MAS Hampers from £2 per dozen.Wines, Spirits, etc. Preston and

Co., Stout-et. Delivered. Tel. 40r321.GC. AITKEN'S, 101,Riddiford-st.,

" Newtown, for Christinas'Cards,Autograph Stationery, Book Marks, andCalendars.

HATS—S. Midgley Remodels Ladies'and Cleansand Renovates Gents'

Hats:,work done by experts. 96, Moles-worth-st. Tel. .41-343. ■

VMAS and New Year Cards and Auto--*V graph Stationery, best,selection intown at Aitken's Arcade,-5,Courtenay-pl. , -■' ■

fltENTS—Our Special Motorist* TentA . can be erected in ten. minutes; notimber required. Hutcheson,Wilson Co.TENTS, Anchor brand, reinforced

calico and duck. Send for price list.Meltzer Bros., 131,Manners-st. 'GC. AITKEN'S, 101,,Riddiford-Bt.,

" Newtown, for Dolls, Toys^ andGames. Sixpenny Dipt for Boys .andGirls. .■'''.HIBITION Visitors — Luncheon,Morning and AfternoonTeas. Nowaiting, nicely served,at Dustin's, Cuba-st. '

IVE him Underwear. Large selection,best makes, all sizes, low prices.

Hornig's, Men's Outfitters,Cuba-st.Ij_THER;Xmas says Surprise Packets

are the biggest surprise for boys and'. girls, at Is and 2s. The Sims Hardware,also Jackson-st.,Petone.

WE stock Rucksact of all kinds, lad-ies' and gent's sizes. Inspect our

stocks. Hutcheson, Wilson Co.

CC. AITKEN'S, 101, Riddiford-st.," Newtown, for 1026 Annuals forBoys and Girls, from 3s 6d to 16s 6d

each; ■

BATHING Costumesin smartest stylesfor ladies. Hornig's, The Popular

Outfitters,in Cuba-st. Seeour windows.CHIMNEY Sweep-George Luff, Prac-

tical Chimney Sweep. GeneralClean-ing. 105,Daniell-st., Newtown. Tel.25-818. ; «,

USTIN'S GenuineAlmond Paste for. your Xmas Cakes. Ready for usefrom Dustin's,Cubyat. and;Newtown. ' "■;

C- C. AtTKBN!B, 101,Riddiford-st.," Newtown,for the latest 6s Novels..

We ali9 h*Vf a good selection of 3f 6dand 2s 6d editions. ■

supply Tents,X Ground Sheets, Sleeping Bags,

Rucktaci, Ponchos,Coats,etc. Hutcne-son, ..Wilsgn Cp.,. Jervois-qy. 'JUST landed one Gallon Tina Ital-. ian Olive Oil, 12s 6d; French, 11b6d; Quarts,.3s 3d; guaranteed extragrade. B. Smith. ■ . ■

LUMBINti of every description.Prompt work, moderate charges. Tel.

20-982. C. W. Martin, 13, Tory-st.lAMOND Rings, sacrifice,practically

half jewellers prices. Inspectionwill convince. Meltzer Bros., 131,Man-ners-st. .JMPROVED Truss,F. Khouri and Co.,■■■corner Cuba and Vivian sts., opp.National Bank,Tel. 20415. Soleagents.

MOTOR-CAR Painting, prices reason-able. S. H. Matterson. Tel. 20-

---94arFVENTS—OurTents are made to giveX service and satisfaction. Call and

inspect at Hutchesbn,Wilson,and Co.OTHER, I want a Play Ball, Is, 2s

6d, 5s 6d,and a TennisBat at Is 3dto 15s,a Cricket Ball at Is, and CricketBat, 2s. The SimsHardware.CC. AITKEN'S, 101,Riddiford-st.,

" Newtown, for Exquisite BoxedStationery, reasonably priced, for Christ-maa Gifts. ___"T ET'S always have James's Bread!"

■*-' You'll say that when you taste it.At Grocers. '/~^RDER early your Xmas Hamper. As-" sorted Wines,Ale, and Spirits, etc.Tel. 40-321,Preston and Co., Stout-st.Ift/ REDUCTION off Goodsup toX\f/ - £3( 20s off Goods over £3;great Xmas offer. Gill's, 137,Manners-st.

RY James's Bread—it's delicious and' wholesome. Easy to digest. Atthe Grocers. \

'

MOTORISTS—Get one of our DustSheetsfor your Car; light weight,

easily carried. Hutcheson,Wilson Co.PHEAPEST in town—Mixed Nuts Is,

Figs 6d. Peaches Is 2d, Apricotsls.2d, Sluscatels Bd. At B. Smith's,Courtenayrpl. "

LOVELY SelectionShelly China inVases,from 5s 6d; Cups and Sauc-

ers, from ss. " Lloyd, Jeweller,Lambton-qy. and Cuba-st.

T Radford'sSale—lronSafes£1115s,Iron Tanks 40s,Sun Blinds 10s 6d,

Gramophones £4 10a,Pianos £60 onterms, Washing Machines £7 10a.

GIVE him a Blaier, best quality,trimmed any colour cord, 28s 6d.

Hornig's, Ltd., The Men's Outfitters,Cuba-st.

GIVE him Trousers, (jream, 1% tdto 355; groy, 19s 6d, 255. Reliable

quality. Hornig'B, Outfitters,Cuba-Bt^GIVE him a Bathing Costume. Surf

Costumes.8s 6d, 13s 6d; Cotton, 236d, 4s lid. Hornig'B, Outfitters,Cuba-st.

GIVE him a Hat or Cap. Large selec-tion, best makes,shapes, and .'ol-

ours. Hornig's, Outfitters,Cuba-st.GIVE him Shirts. Immense selection,

latest designs, in cotton or tilk.Cheaper at Hornig's, Cuba-st.

BEFORE selecting Xmas Presents see ,:display Jewellery and Unique Nov-elties at Lloyd's, Lambton-qy. and Cuba-st;RING up Preston and Co. for your

Xmas Hamper. Delivered to door.Tel. iO-^l.Jjitout-st^ . '

GIVE him Shirts. Immense selection,latest designs, in cotton or silk.

Cheaper at Hornig's, Cuba-st.

X" MAS Crackers—Buy Crackers thisyear, in fancy boxes,all prices, from

Dustin's. Cuba-st., and Newtown.T ADIES' Manicure Sets from 4a up-■" wards; Vanity Casesfrom 22s Cd,atGeo.Jeffery, Lambton-qy.

EE our Selectionof Ladies' Handbagsat prices to suit all. Geo. Jeffery,

Lambton-qy. ■

RS. GALLETIAWK, Clairvoyant,gives Readings at 235,Riddiford-st.

THING'S Supply Stores, Jackson-st.,-^*- Petone—Big reductions. See ourprices before buying elsewhere."XLWAYS acceptable, a Fountain Pen""" and Nickel Silver or Gold Pencil.

»Geo.Jeffery, Pen Doctor,Lambtoa-qy.

OUR Exhibition Range of ColouredSilk "Glorex" Umbrellas,also the

whole of our Xmas Preaentation Range»of Black Silk "Glorex" Umbrellas,willbe open" to your inspection and selec-tion (in the original boxes). Neveragain will you see such pretty Umbrel-las, or such an amazing range to choosefrom. Yes,we are also displaying Gen-tlemen's Presentation Umbrellas and.Walking-sticks; also Children'sPrettyChubby Umbrellas.

LETHABY'S,Only .Address is:

OPPOSITETHE GENERAL POSTOFFICE,

And Nowhere' Else.MISCELLANEOUS. '

SIEGEL'S, LTD.—Just to hand, Beau-tiful Silk Jumper Suits, Xmas price

255,29s 6d.

SAVE Money—Discount Week at Gill's.A Xmas Box to our customers.

Ladies' Outfitters, 137,Manners-st.GET your Xmas Gift at The Sims

Hardware. English Purses and Bags,Set of Hair Brushes,Xylo Hair Brushes,Trinket Boxes and Trays.OH/ OFF Goods over £3, 10s off<*w ' Goods under £3. DiscountWeek at Gill's, 137,Manners-st.p C. AITKEN'S, 101,Riddiford-st.,V» Newtown, foe Fountain . Pens,Sheaffer's Pencils,Gents'Wallets, Writ-ing Cases,Autograph Albums,etc. IdealChristmasGifts.I^REE Pair Bond's Silk Hose to pur:

■ chaser- £5 goods, also 4s in £ dis-count. Siegel's, Ltd."V"MAS Nuts. Oursareall sound. Bar-y* celona, Is; Brazil, lid; Soft ShelledWalnuts, Is 3d; Soft-shelledAlmonds,lOd. B. Smith.B SMlTH'S—Currants,8d; Sultanas,

" 6d; Peel, Is 2d; Muscatels,8d lb;Raisins,sd; Prunes,sd; TTixed Tuts, Islb. ■

J ADIES desirous of having their Cos-;■' tume Strictly Tailor-made should

visit J. Lewis, Bank N.Z, Bldg., Man-ners-st. .GIVE, him Sports Shirts, Blazer and

Trousers; large selection,excellentvalue Hornig's, in Cuba-st.SIEGEL'S, LTD.—Traveller's Sample,

Fur Coat,E. Mole Coney, real snip;£1818s,1 only. 60, Willa-st.---WE Sell and Repair Scales and SlicersTT of all makes. Toledo-Berkel Co.,

144,Featherßton-st. Tel: 43-313.

GIVE him a Blazer, best quality,trimmed any colour cord, 28s sd.

.Hornig's, Ltd., The Men's Outfitters,Cuba-st.

GfVE him a Hat or Cap. Large selec-tion, best makes,shapes, . and col-

ours. " Hornig's, Outfitters, Cuba-st.QUALITY the Best-OtmasHampers,

assorted dozens,Wines,Ale; Spirits,etc.' Tel. 40-321.* Preston and Co.,Stout-st. t

CHIMNEY Sweep-Herb. Tomlinson,and Carpet-beater, established 10years.70, Riddiford-st.,Newtown. Tel.24-472.

__^SIEGEL'S, LTD.—Xmax Fair, all goodsreduced 4« in the £.60, Willis-st.

XMAS Cakes,full of nice clean fruit,plain or iced,from sa, «t Dustin s,Cuba-st.,or Ne'wtown."jj'IGS: for Xmas—American Layer, Is;A lb; Smyrna Layer,'ls 2d; Smyrna.Cooking, 6d lb; all new, freshIfruit. B.Smith. ,-'' /,LOUIE HOUSE—Hand-made KnittedBaby's Wear, Mercerised wear forchildren; Child's Fuji Frocks, from 0s6d. 145,Cuba-gt.rpHOUSANDS of Dainty Xmas and"*" New Year Cardsriow showing atAitken'a Arcade, 5, Courtenay-pl.T7IURNITURE. hrgh-grade, «t factoryJO to publio prices. Ask about our'prioes. .Wellington Cabinet Co.. Ltd.,back of 56. Adelsidc-rd. j

A Dozens of Wines,Spirits", '"^*- Ale, etc., delivered free to door |for Xmas. Preston and Co., Ltd.,Stout-st. Tel. 40-321. ■. . ■ : ;CIEGEL'S, LTD., for Xmas Gifts in

Hosiery, Silk Underwear, Frocks,Fur Coats. 60,Willis-st. 'CHOCOLATES for Xmas—7lb Boxes,Is 4d lb; Novelties in great variety.Bon Bons, Stockings, etc. B. Smith.

HIBITION Visitors-Come along toDustin's . Nicely-served Morning

Tea,Luncheon,AfternoonTea. Cuba-st.'"CIIVE him Handkerchiefs. Great var-W iety for selection,from od to 6s tdeach. Hornig's, Men's Outfitters,Cuba-st.XMAS Lollies—Super Mixed, Black

Balls, Brandy Balls, 6d lb; Jubes,Is; Liquorice Allsorts, Is; Wrapped Tof-fee,Is lb. B. Smith.VMAS Cakes,Xmas Puddings, make—*■ a Bright and Merry Xmas,superiorquality at The Parisian Pastrycooks,Courtenay-pl. , ■

STARTLERS at B. Smith's—Muscatels,,8d packet; New Prunes, 5d lb; NewSultanas,6d; Mixed Nuts, Is lb; MixedPeel,Is 2d lb. ."[/"ING'S Supply Stores, Petone—Sale■*"*■ prices. Every article genuinelyreduc-ed. Shop early. Securethese bar-gains.T>UPTURE—Avoid operations, wear" the Improved Truss; money re-turned if not effective. F. Khouri andCo., Cuba-st.,SoleAgents.

PROPERTIES FORSALE.

WANTED to Sell, 14 Splendid Build-ing Sections,3 minutes' walk fromNgaio Station. Apply A. S. Aplin, Ngaio.

WANTED Sell, Webb-at.,3rd. Brick* * Cottage, oriel window,gas cooker,conveniences, concrete path; £700.Write 42,Evg. Po.;.WANTED to Sell, %-acre Building" Section, Townsend-rd.,Miramar;reasonable for cash. Write 831,Evg.Pos^. ." . . " ■

Tj^Oß SALE, in city, quick sale,House,"*" in city, suitable for factory. Write957,Evg. Post. .TMSTONE Good Housa, 6 large■*" rooms, range, gas cooker,c. light,porcelain bath, newly painted and pap-ered,large section. Particulars OwnerBox 1371, Wellington. __"MI VICTORIA-6 Rooms, c.1.,h. andA'-L c, gasstove, porcelain bath, basin,newly papered and painted, £1850,Istmortgage £1300,glorious view; owner.Tel. 20-356.TJ INTOUL-ST.—Bungalow, built four-*-* years,4 roomß, kitchenette,modernconvs.; %-acresection;£1250,cash £200,.balance 6 per cent. Dominion LandAgency, 135,Riddiford-st.""VEWTOWN, best locality—Semi-Bun-■*■' galow, 5 large rooms, kitchenette,allmodern convs., in perfect order; £1100;deposit £100. Dominion Land Agency,135, Riddiford-st.TjH)R SALK, Kelburn, 19,Ngaio-rd.—C-■*- rd. House,bath and wasbhousc,c.1.,gas stove, pleasant situation,goodsection,low price. Apply W. H. Gibson, 56,Cuba-st. 'WINDING up Estate — Residence," Newtown, 6 looms, kitchenette,every modern convenience;hujye bargain;£1125, £200 deposit. Webb,14,Panama-st. ;SEATOUN Bungalow, just completed,

5 rooms and kitchenette; level sec-tion, 41ft x lCsft. £14.50;easy terms;absolute bargain. G. S. Hill and Co.,Lambton-qy., opp. Bank of N.Z.

A HANDSOME Xmns Present—LargeLevel Lower Hutt Section,excel-

lent position, beautiful shelter trees.£420. Owner,Post Agency. LowerHutt, '

XMAS GD7TS AT ATTRACTIVEPRICES.SPLENDID LOT OF NOVELTIESJUST OPENED.

■*TANICURE Setsfc Bath Salts, VanityAx Bags, Handbags, Perfumes, ChinaHeads and Figures, Pearl Necklaces,Box-ed and Single Handkerchiefs,Ash Trays,Long Handle Puffs, Novelty Tape Meas-ures, Dolls, Lovely Lace-edged Tea

|Clothsand Duchesse Sets,EmbroideredPillow Shamsand Mats, Lace Doilys,etc.

QUEREE BROS.,116,WILLIS STREET.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE. 'T>ARGAIN—S Rooms, hot water, every.-*-» cony,, large workshop, Govt. mort-gage; pricei £790; deposit £200. W.Croft, Municipal Bldgs., Petone.T/-ILBIRNIE EAST-New Bungaliwl 5A»- rooms and kitchenette,sunny;pos-session "at once. " Apply Owner, S.Bethell, 20,Konini-rd., Hataitai.YEW 3-rd. Furnished House,4 minutes■*"" front bus, gas stove, c.L; land, 60x 107;.price £365, deposit about £150.Goodwin and Chiehester. >

I^ASTBOURNE-Consult the Index of' Properties for Salein the district

compiled by Hartiidge's Agency (nearthe Wharf), Rona Bay. Tel. 90.e-RD. HOUSE, with concrete garage,for Sale,Wellington South. Apply0wner,248,,Lambton-qy. .£150 DEPOSIT, Petone,New Bunga-. low; c.1.,all conveniences,good lo-

:cality. E. Price, Jackson-st..£150 DEPOSn, 5 Rooms,, Petone,.«** sound house,c.1.,h. and c. water,just off.', Jackson-st. £950. E. Price,Jackson-st.,Petone. ■ . :pONSTABLE-ST.-Gentleman's—RTsT-

den.ee,8 rooms, large section,doublefrontage^ ■garage, suitable for doctor;price arranged. Apply37,Evg. Post.

AUGHTON BAY-SeasideCottagei 4. rooms and garage,land 50 x ZSO;price arranged; owners only. Apply 38.Evg. Post.fj-ROOto_i» Bungalow, nearing comple-« tiony; Island Bay, level section,sunny; Gqvt. 4'A per cent, loa-, £1140.Write 4L_Evg. Post. . .O/l SECTIONS,Overton' terrace Block;Uw £5 deposit, balance 4 per cent.;building financed. J. E. Miles, 51, Aus-tin-gt. "',.'■--. ■ , -. 'I>LIAIMEPTpN (Karehana Bay)-For

Paie,2 Adjoining Sections,36 percheseach. Particulars write 753,Evg. Post.9 SECTIONS for Sale,Heretaunga-st.,*"' Petone,cheap, easy terms. J. Stor-rie, 183,The Terrace.JSLAND BAY-4 Rooms,con'vs., £1050,* ■ "■■ deposit £ 100,terms; beach,tram,Govt. mortgage; owner. Write 594,EvgPost. '■,<:K-RD. House,all.possible convs., handy*f to Rona Bay Wharf, good section,situated on sea front. Apply A. Maz-zola, Rona Bay."WGAlO—Splendid %-acre Section,fair--*1 lylevel,must.se.ll,£15.0 or offer. Box828,Xhristchurch. _.

, CEATOUN^Sound # 6-rd. Dwelling;►pvpossesipn immediate; £1250;terms.E. J. Barnett, 106,Inglis-st., Seatoun.£1350 FOR 2 Houses,Main iroad, Lower.** -; Hutt; Goyt.. Mortgage;,terms ar-rangedj.*aPte>Atilißqn.,y6B, Willi»-St.£950,ROpT BAY—Nice little Home,.M■■-■'s 'Kaiji'djfefcp wharf and beach;terms.Dickinson,Mj Willis-st. 1

£150 ■DEPOSIT! (Lower Hutt)—ModernBungalow, 5 rooms; price £1050;immediate possession. Dickinson, . 68,Willia-st. -.■":■- ' .. }' .;.£100 BUYS 2 Cottages^ 3 rooms each,handy situation,City; price £1050.Dickinson, 68, Willis-st.TTOTELB, all partß of Dominion; Pro-

.-*■■*■ perties, city and suburbs. Goodterms arranged. Dickinson,68,Willis-st."POR SALE (Hataitai)—New 5-rd.Bun-■'"*■ galow, all modern convs., concretepaths; Govt. mortgage. Write 862,Evg.Post. „ .

ELBURN—Furnished 5-rd. House,everycony., lovely view, £1425,de-posit £250, balance,6& per cent. 877,

Evg. Post. , .ACANT,Large Furnished Room,fire-.

place, kitchenette,all convs., select,central, adults. 1, Portland-cres., offHawkestone-st.,Thorndon. ■

ELBURN — Offer wanted for 6-rd.House,every cony.; vacant. Hall,

39,Austin-st. ;

HANKEY-St.—Nice ApartmentHouse,well let, shows excellent returns.

Price,particulars, Hall, 39,Austin-st.SMALL Manufacturing Business for

Sale,good prospects, suitable activeman, low price. Hall, 39, Austin-st.

ROPERTIES, Sections, ApartmentHouses,Flats. Consult Young's

Land Agency, Bowen-st.TCI'ATAITAI—SRooms,newly decorat-""" ed, all convs. garden, convenientposition; price £1350;terms. 896,Evg.Post."W^GAIO and Khandallah—GoodBuild-—" ing Sectionsfrom £100, small de-posits. Inspect during holidays. J. H.Wood, Ngaio. Tel. 18-422.

GAlO—Beautiful 5-rd. House,cornersection; every modern cony., no

climb; £1295; terms. J. H. Wood,.Ngaio.lTJASIN REBERVE (near)-4 Rooms,"■t» 3 Houses, £750, £850, £950, easyterms. Pearce,Rugby-st. Tel. 20-063.

BASIN RESERVE (near)-6Rooms,3Houses,£1450,£1500,£1750,terms-

Pearce,Rugby-st. Tel. 20-063.WELLINGTON-RD—Bargain, Bunga-"'low, 5 rooms, kitchenette, delight-

ful position; £1750,£300 cash. Benge,6, Boulcott-st. '

ELBURN (opp. University)—Bung-alow,nice garden, harbour view:

£1650,£200cash. Benge, 6, Boulcott-st."VTORTHLAND—S Rooms,goodgarden,-^ double frontage; section 50 x 200;sunnyposition; £1325,terms. Benge, 6,Boulcott-at.

ITY (off Willis-st.)—6 Rooms, kit-chenette, one floor, vacant; £1350,

about £200cash. Benge, 6. Boulcott-st.Tl/fURITAI—6 Rooms, motor garage,ItJL niCe garden; owner leaving N.Z.,sacrifice; £1150, including furniture;terms. Benge, 6, Bbuicott-st.

OWER HUTT—Building Sites,56 by130,best locality; £315, deposit

£50. W. P. Patton, Sole Agent. Tel.238. , :THOSE Vacant Homes—lnspect before

or duringholidays. Liberal terms.Particulars Salmon, 132,Riddiford-st.,Newtown. < ■

OME-SEEKERS—Two, new 5-rd.Houses vacant, perfect. Eden-st.J

Tslnnd Bay. Price,deposit, terms right.Inquire 131,Clyde-st., Island Bay.TTACANT — Melrose, 4-rd. Cottage,V enamel bath, electric light, good

section; £980, £100deposit. , Perkinsand Co., 209, Lambton-qy.tTHLBURN—£I2S Deposit, Sound iJJV Rooms, modern conveniences,iioclimb, vacant; £1175,near cable. Wi;ite951. Evg. Post-/^ITY, Hankey-st.—Two Neat 3-rd.\J Cottages, good order, with view,electric light, £1000(the two). A snip.£200 deposit. Perkins and Co., 201),Lambton-qy.IVI JL ACRES, riutt, rich lain!, house,X/l '1 5 years, £3 per week. ApplyOwner.Post Agency. Newtown.

KILBIRNII.O-5-rd. Bimgnlow for term,occupied by owner. Apply 05S,

Eve. Vott: ,„ ... .

ROBUR TEAHai it on them all for

QUALITY AND VALUE

Try thii fin* All-Brititb Tea.

From Grocers everywhere.

WANTED TO SELL.

ZEIBS Binoculars,world's best make,high power, wide angle, beautiful

finish, latest,brand new B_. Write 830,Evg. Post. ,

MAKE money. Send Furniture toVine's, Customhouse-qy., for quick

sale at satisfactory prices.TTaLV. Iron Tank,, 600 gal., will ac-m* cept reasonable offer. Tel. 27-815.

OR SALE, Champion Range, almostnew. 'Potts, Maitai-rd.,Miramar.

ELL, several Coats, Costumes,Frocks,splendid condition, women's and

small women's sizes,small price. Reply682,Evg. Post.

AYE ' your holiday fare by makingpurchases at Vine's, Customhouse-

qy. Furniture Bargains all. next week.

£2 18s'6d SEWING Machine. (Frister),Singer, principle, beautiful wbrker,

with cover, bargain. Write 813, Evg.Post. ■ ' ;

OK SALE, Preserving Pan and Bot-i ties, also Chairs and Tables for

Hire. Ashcr's, 23, Marion-st.I"\OLL'S House,large size,new, utrong-"»-' ly made; price reasonable. Write863, Evg/Post.pHESTERFIELD Suites,better made*J than ordinary, and for less money.At Vine's, Customhouse-qy. Tel. 44-651.

FOR SALE, 2 Purebred Retriever DogPups, 2 months old. Healy, Park-

vale-rd., Karori, near Chambers.O SELL, Double-barrelled Shotgun,

good condition,English make,No.12 bore". Reply 836,Evg. Post. "FOR SALE, Lease and Goodwill of

Shop and Dwelling. Reply 848,Evg. Post.-C>ORSALE, 1000 £1 Sharesin Peter

"■*" Hudson's Brick and'Pipe Works,Wellington. What offers? Write 840,Evg. Post. '

OR SALE, Wicker Boat-shapedPram,very goodorder; £2 10s. 30,

Pirie-st. , '

IMPOSSIBLE to beat Vine and Co.for quick sale and best prices ob-

tained. Tel. 44-561 for interview.CANVAS Camp Stretcher,new con-

dition, 20s;also useful lot of Gar-dening Tools,30s. 198,Willis-st.TfOR SALE, 8 x 10,Cpttage .Tent; 4ft* walls, 15oz,khaki, complete withpoles and pegs. Price £6. Apply F.Wright, Paremata..

"'.'

RAVEL and Sandfor concrete. BlueScreenings for footpaths, Rocks for

rockeries,Sand, Metal, etc.; delivered.Northland Quarry, Tel.,26-688.,T?OK SALE, Invalid Chair. Apply 43,"."*"■■ . Rhodes-it;, Newtown.POKE OvcnCbaker'ft), for Sale,goodV ,aB new. Write 890, Evg. Post.V^"FOWLS for Xmaa, 8s pair. Apply■*- week-end,or after 5, at 81,Cres-

■■wick'terrace, Northland; ■ ,

VYLOPHONE, Deagan, 4 octaves (de"-A- Luxe -wheel rack), cheap: Apply918, Evg. Post. , .. "

FOR ' SALE, Fletcher Russell Gas■■*■- Stove1, No. 2, in first-classorder, £5.25,Waahmgton-av., Brooklyn.

FR SALE, Launch Hull, 20ft,kauri,must sell, no reasonable offer refus-

ed. ApplyCaretaker,- Boat Harbour. . "T?ORSALE, Empty OleoCasksand Oil-*■ Drums. ApplyDominion MargarineCo.',Eva-at. " . ■', ,

ILVERSTONE'S—3 Gramophones £310b,£4; Oak Cabinet £7. Vivian-

st., nest Cuba-st.■ ,

SILVERSTONE'S—100 Chairsfrom 3s1 6d, Tables-fib,Beds,single, from 7s

6d. yivian-st.; next Cuba-st.

SILVERSTONE'S—Piano £9 10s,GasCooker 255, Fletcher Russell £4

10s. Vivian-st., next Cuba-st.QILVERSTONE'S— Duchesse ChestsO- from 30s, Sideboards30s to £10.Vivian-st., at Cuba-st.tram stop.

lANO, good condition, £9 10s; ZCarpets, 255,355,£3; Hand Mach-

ine, 30s.- Silverstone's,Vivian-st:, atCuba-st. tram atop. 'SINGER Drophead Sewing Machines,

from _7 10s; Gent's Bike, freewheel, £2. Silverstone's, Vivian-st.,next Cuba-st. ■

ELL, Sucking Pigs. 8. Packwood,Mungaraki. "

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RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Roomsfor Pianos,£10, £15, £30. £50.

98,Manners-st.,opp. Tivoli and Bank.AMSEY WILSON'S Auction "ooms,

98, Manners-st.,for Gramophonesand Records,cheap. .RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms

for Sewing Machines,Rugs, NewSeagrass Chairs,cut prices.

RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms—Double Bedsteads ss, Box Mat:tresses ss. Be early. 98,Manners-st.

RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms—Selling 100 Tables,200 Chairs, 20

Duchesse Chests,lowest prices in city.T>AMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms■"> —Special bargains in Kapoks andPillows, new. 98,Manners-gt. .TJAMSEY WILSON'S Auction RoomsA* "—Selling Sideboardsand all Furni-ture and Pianos,cut-out prices for Xmas.RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms,

98, Manners-st.—Sell Oak Bed-room Suites,best value, lowest price.X? AMSEY WILSON, Auctioneer and"" Piano Salesman,selling Pianosfrom £10to £50. 98,Manners-st.EAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms,

98,Manners-st.—Selling4 Lovely Mo-quette Chesterfield Suites, low price.Call early.

RAMSEY WILSON'S Auction Rooms,98,Manners-st., for Bedsteads,

Wires, and Kapoks, bedrock price?.j TDEAL ChristmasPresents—lo Weeks■'- Purebred Airedale Puppies. Bray-shay, Harland-st.,'Brooklyn.I~)UR Sparkling Cider is just like" champagne, Is 3d pint. NelsonFruitgrowers' Co., 113,Customhouse-qy.T>IANO for Sale,£20, good order andA condition. 200, Onepu-rd., Lyall.Bay. '

AX YEARS' Lease of chop, Courte-nay-pl. J. Fanning and Co., 74,

Mauners'-st.UTVATE Hotel, heart of Wellington,

57 rooms, fully furnishedand fitted,lease 6% years, .-£3075;very easy tcrma.J. Fanniuff and Co.,74, Manners-st.IfOli HAhK Clarinet, as ■new, £8, or

offer. Write 940, Kvg. Post.OHIO Vacuum Cleaner, perfect order,

extra motor, new current, spareparts, ideal Xmas present, £5 10s. Tel.26-321. .SHOP and Dwelling, vacant, near Basin

Reserve,.suitable dairy, grocery,orfruit business; price £1350; .-£3OO cash.Whiteaevn and Dentico, 7, Conrtenay-pl.

PXCKI'TIONALLY FINK PJANOfor-"-J Sale,solid ire" frame, overstrung,rich tone, freeof borer, no reasonable of-fer refused. Apply P3B, Lvp. Post.OPARKLTNG Cider, Is 3d per pint,.

older now for Xiimu. Nelson Fruit-Ri-owci-s' Co., 113,Cu«tom_ouoe-<iy« i

VMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONSA At" r_ C. SMITH'S, LTD.

GLOVES, HOSE, UMBRELLAS,HANDKERCHIEFS, LINEN GOODS,PERFUMERY, ETC. TIES, SOCKS,BRACES.

And Dozens of Useful Things._ Buy Yours Early. _■_

C. SMITH, LTD.,CUBA STREET,WELLINGTON.

WANTED TO SILL.

WANTED to Sell, a Seagrasa Push-chair, without a hood,almost new.

Apply 52,Courtenay-pl. .tITANTED'to Sell, one-valve Wireless'» Set, almost new, beautifullyfinished

off. Ring 24-092,or call at 26,Avon-st.,Island Bay.

ANTED to Sell, Dark Oak Cabinet" Gramophone, double springs, beau-

titul tone, £20. Write 822, Evg. Post.WANTED Sell, Eastern Mauve and.Silver Shawl,valued £10,sell £5,never worn. 683, Evg,-' Post.

ANTED Sell, Handsome PlayerPiano, in rosewood,equal to new,

make ideal Xmaa gift, cheap for quicksale. City Auction Rooms,Blair-st.WANTED Sell, GermanPiano, over-

strung, iron frame, ivory keys, richtone, £30. Write 763,Evg. Post.

WANTED .to Sell, 2 Iron Bedsteads,with spring mattresses, double,goodcondition. Apply815,Evg. Post.

WANTED Sell (privately), 'SingerMachine,£3 7s 6d, cover top, real

good machine. Write 811,Evg. Post.ANTED Sell, Violin, French, cost£15,pre-war, sacrifice,£4 10s,ex-

cellent tone/ Write 814,Evg. Post. .WANTED Sell,Typewriter (portable),

Empire,.£4 ss, excellent order, ironframe; Piano, £36 10s. Write 816,Evg.Post. - - - -:

WANTED; to Sell,Light Express; andHarness,in good order. D. Hunter,

Parkvale-rd.,Karori. ■.

WANTED to Sell,Pair Prismatic Bino-culars,BX, perfect order; price £1.

Apply26,Riddiford-st. Tel. 25-400.ANTED Sell,', First-class TableGramophone, with records. Owner

going abroad; £12 cash. . 32, Kareka-st., Brooklyn.WANTED to Sell, 20-bpre 1>.8.8.t/.

'» Shotgun, in good condition. Apply865,Evg. Post. ■'-'■ '

ANTED Sell, Microscope, excellentcondition,extra strong lens, cheap

for cash,good present. Particulars 868,Evg.Post.WANTED Sell,6-piece Silver-grey Ash

" Bedroom Suite;cost £48; aell for£35. Reply 841,Evg. Post.VI7ANTED Sell,goodcollection Stamps** (in album); cheap for cash. Write

833, Evg. Post.ANTED, to Sell,good'fat Fowls, 5s

each delivered,6e if dressed. G.Williams, Hoggard-st., Vogeltown.XVANTED to Sell, a Hottentot, 355;

" also Gas Grate, 30s.' Apply 14,MitchelUt., Brooklyn.WANTED Sell, Se&gfMft Folding'* Pram, condition as new, hood;

reasonable. Write 843,Evg. Host: <

WANTED to Sell, 10 pair« of' FatFowls, 6s pair. Apply after 6

p.m., Haines,24,Royal-st, Berharaporc.

WANTED to Sell (cheap1), Doll'ii flea-"» grass Pram, in good.order. Apply

73,Monro-st.,Seatoun.WANTED Sell, Stewart Spotlight,» » fitted with rear mirror, nearly new;

30s. Apply 13, Patrick-st., Petone.WANTBD tO. Sell> 3£t Shacklock»» Range, in good order. Reply908,Evg. Post.

WANTED to Sell, Handsome NewManicure Set, mother of pearl

handles,suitable Xmas gift. Write 895,Evgj'Post. ■ , ■-.■:■'!WANTED to Sell, Tent, 12 x 14,andT» Fly, as new, latest Hutchison and

Wilson. Apply' Corson, MaxwelltonHouse,* near racecourse, Lower Hutt.WANTED Sell, Single and Double»» Wooden Beds,Duchesse,etc., rea-sonable. Apply 154,Willis-st., City.

WANTED Sell,new Chesterfield Suite,best quality,upholsteredshadow tis-

sue, black facings, £22 10r. Write 891,Evg. Post.

ANTED Sell, 3a Special Kodak,newcondition; takes perfect' post-card

size photos; £9. 917,Evg. Pout.ANTED Sell, Magnificent Organ,

also Valuable Piano,quick sale atcut price. Ramsey' Wilson,, AuctionRooms. "

WANTED Sell,Morris Wire Couches,Chesterfield Suites, great value,

going.fast. Ramsey Wilson, AuctionRooms. .WANTED Sell, 100 New Suit Cases,

cheap; Gateleg Tables,GasStoves.Ramsey Wilson, Auction Rooms,Man-ners-st.

WANTED Sell, New Piano,value£160,will accept £85 for quick

sale. Ramsey Witeonj Auction Rooms.WANTED Sell,Very Old Violin £25,

»" beautiful tone; another £5. Write915, Evg. Post.WANTED to Sell,New Oak Oval Ex-" tension Dining Table. Tel. 22-439.

WANTED to "Sell, Wood Toys, any»* design. D. Jones's Furniture aod

Toy Factory, 16,Kilbirniecres., facingReserve,Kilbirnie.WANTED to Sell, Double Iron" Bed-»» stead and Woven Mattress, com-

plete, cheap. What offer? Write 838,Evg. Post. __________WANTED Sell, beautiful Ppmeranian

Puppies, best of all presents.Houbc 142,Adelaide-rd.-WANTED'to Sc" 14ft Boat. Apply*t 121, Daniell-st,,Newtown.

WANTED Sell, GasCooker,good or-der. Apply 89,' Onepu-rd., Lyall

Bay. ■ ' ■'

WANTED Sell, Oak Oval Bedroom iSuite, cheap. 15, Wha-st., off

Onepu-rd., Lyall Bay.WANTED Sell, Piano,Challen, iron" frame, overstrung. Price £30..

Harrison, 39, Ellice-st.ANTED Sell, Piano, Bohm, iron

frame, overstrung, good as new.Erice £48. 39,Ellice-st."ITTANTED Sell,Piano, Ronish,massive" upright grand; cost £110. Price£50. 39, Ellice-st. ■

ANTED Sell, Piano, Ifaake, ironframe, overstrung. Price £37.

Harrison, 39,Ellice-st.WANTED to Sell, any quantity of

first-classBricks. Apply Kellow'sBakery, Taranaki-st.,or 78S, Evg. Pott.

W~ ANTED Sell,Front GlassDoor,sidoglass panels ami fanlight; also

Sashes;cheap Write 762,Evg. Post.

WANTED Sell, Rustic Sears,GreenTurf LeafMould,Manuka for break-

winds,Black Peat. Prices G., Stupples,Taita.' ■

WANTED Sell, Manuka Poles for rus-tic work, Green Turf Leaf Mould,

Black Peat Soil. G. Stupples, Taita.

WANTED Sell,Manuka Poles for rus-tic work,'Manuka for breakwinds,

Black ' Peat Soil. Prices G. Stupples,Taita. -'WANTED Sell, Established Crockery,"» Toy Business,opportunity to take

over before' Christmas; locality Cam-bridge terrace. A snip. Cheap rental,,with livingroom. .Write 78*,Evg. font.

FURNITURE.*V-3 are the only DIRECT FROM.»» FACTORY TO PUBLIC Firm inthe City.

WE HAVE NO SHOPS.WELLINGTON CABINET CO.. LTD..Back 56, Adelaide road ,

(First Tram-stop Past Basin R«serr«).Hours: Bto 4.30 Week Days. Friday. , Night Open till 8.30.

" SEE OUR EXTENSIVE FACTORY 'SHOWROOMS.

SITUATIONS WANTED.WANTED, by refined educated widow,TT Position as Ladyhelp to refinedpeople. Reply 846,Evg. Post.

ANTED, Temporary Position, bylady with child, take charge. 839,Evg. Post. , ■

ANTED, Employment for Self and.Capital in a itorekeeping business

capable,of being extended. . 820,Evg.Post. - _'■WANTED, Work in Shop after New" Year, by younglady, conscientious,slight experience officework. 902,Evg.

Post. " ' '

■WANTED, Empty House to clean,or" Offices; respectable. Write 930,

Evg. Post. ,

WANTED, Sewing, by day; experienc-ed dressmaker. Write 925,Evg.

Post. ',

WANTED, Painting and Paperhang-" ing, daywork or contract, first-class

tradesman,Lyall Bay or Kilbirnie pre-ferred. 941,Evg. Post.WANTED, by reliable Woman,Daily*' Work, washing or housework;re-

ferences if required. ; Write 922, Evg.Post. .WANTED, by Experienced Dress-"*■ maker,a few days' work. Reply

937,Evg. Post. " ■' ,-

■WANTED, by Expert Horse-driver,"' Position town or suburb; married,sober; open for engagement beginning

January. Reply 932,Evg. Fost. '_ 'BARMAH) requires Position; refer-,

ences. Apply 8, Te Whiti-st., Kil-birnie. ■. ■ .. f,

EXPERIENCED Dressmaker requiresDaily Work, up-to-date stylet, 12s

6d,fares. 870,Evg. post.XPERT Stenographer, highest quali-

fications,available for Typewritingof all descriptions. Dictation or copyingwork. Promptitude and accuracyas-sured. Terms as arranged. 865,Evg.Post. 'rjARDENER want* Work, day or con-*■* ■ tract, expert worker; good refer-"nces. Write 751,'Evg. Post.TTAWAIIAN Guitarist requires Poai- I■*■■*■ tion, music store, demonstrate andteach steel, or base guitar, latest method.Apply379,Evg. Post.JEWELLERS — All-round Sobbing** Jewellers seeks Position,perman- 'ent. Write 821,Evg. Post. !T ADY, middle age, would like respon-■RJ sible PositiQn,care home,'good re-ferences. Write particulars 838,Evg.Post.T ADY wants Work by Day, darning,-■-' patching, mending,sJI kinds done,plain ha'j'l sewiugM'so*Pen in. Apply-

L~ ADY would Take Charge of House-hold or act as Help for few weeks,

country preferred. 659,Evg. Post. ■

"WEWTOWN REGISTRY. 72, Riddi--*-" ford-st.—Situations■'Vantfed.Wo- ,men, daywork, Housekeeper, Waitress,Married Couple, Woman,mind children,daytime:- «

"

AINTING and PaperhangingWanted,I'by experienced, hand.. Write 804,iEvg. Post.

YOUNG Lady Pianist requires posi-A'tiori,"temporary or permanent, used

to pictures. Write 764,Post Agency,'Petone.

YOUNGMan wishes for aPosition asWaiter. Write 869, Evg. .Post.

BETTY LANE has SummerFrocks inexclusive designs; Materials made

up. 151,Lambton-qy. (next Midland).'/IARPENTERING—If you require a\j Good Carpenter and a satisfactoryjob done promptlyTeL 24-591 C Rich-ardson,6, Clyde-qy.' - '■■-/CARPENTER wantiS Contracts or

alterations,or labour.only.Reason-able charge. Carpenter, 15,M'lntyre-av.PARPENTER—J. Patterson, Morti-V-' mer-cres., for Additions, Altera-tions, and Repairs. Estimates given.Private Tel. 20-025.CONCRETE Retaining Walls, Pajths,

Garages, Plastering, Wanted byexperienced man; plans and estimates.Write 69,Evg. Post.DRESSMAKING — New Season's

1 Frocks and Costumes.Own mater-ials made up. Moderate charges. MissDelaney, 291, Upper Cuba-st.

DRESSMAKING—Coat Frocks, En-sembleSj pretty Summer Frocks,

Models,Hemstitching. Madame Norton,Boweh-at.,Parliament Corner. Tel. 41----512. .'.

' . . ■ .1

M1" Smart Hats made and: remodelled at shortest notice,mod-erate prices. Miss Willis, next Em-press Pictures. ■■ '

TMTOTQR-CAR Painting, new hoodi,sideITX curtains, etc. Work personallysupervised. W. Hartnell, corner Rintouland Stokes»t;.. Newtown. Tel. 25-924."DAINTING, Paperhanging, Decorating-■" by firm of reasonable and efficientworkmen; estimates free. Write 668,Evg. Post.

P~~ INCKNEY, Art Upholsterer, 47,Cambridge terrace, for Cheiterfields,Easy Chain, Loose Covers,etc. Repair-ing and Re-covering done. Tel. 22-615."DIiUMBER Wants Spouting -Repairs,■* .Is and Is 2d per foot fixed; Gen-eral Repairs at reasonable prices. 40,Evg. Post. !

TTPHOLSTERERS,Bedding Manufac-■Ueturers, wholesale to the public,saves 6s 8d in the £, from stock ororder. Kalazoic, Basin Reserve.TTPHOLSTERY—Hindand M'Dowell,

7, Ghuznee-st.,Reputable Uphol-sterers; established 20 years. Tel.22-189. Agents for Lac*' Web SpecialSpringing.TTPHOLSTERY—Now is the time to*-* have -your Chesterfield Suites Re-

covered. Kenner's. TeL 44-766. Promptservice. ■

WANTED, Plumbing, Drainage,"" Roof, and Spouting. Repairs, by

competent Plumber; work guaranteed;estimates,given. Tel. 24-217.

WANTED—Alterations,Shop Fitting,Addition*,etc.; Urge or small jobt

tendered for. G. W. Booth. 50,WOwn-»t.. Builder Tel 25-588.

WANTED—We do Plumbing, we doDrainage, we are prompt and we

are reasonable;estimates given. Chris-tie, 144. Britomart-st TeL 24-217.

WANTED TO SELL.

CAMERA, Premo,3| s. 2J, Anastigmat,f7.7. lons, 4 plato-holders and film

pack, adaptor, in good condition. £3 10s.Reply 724,Evg. Post.rjIAMOND Rings from the Specialist,XJ just about half retail price. Brabin,,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).

IKEDALE Terrier Puppies, by Eiver-dale Han, ex Jlocahu Molly. W.

J. M'lhi'ide, Knight's-rd., Lower Hutt"DROCOLI Plants for Sale. Apply**■ Peoroit, Ep.uni, Lower, gutt,

QHRISTMAS IS -NEAH.

-th^- yOII Mu,t Order. . \ '""■■"'■..DESERT .GOLD TEA1"

H Your Grocer Doesn't Stock It, *"TELEPHONE 20-2^l. ,^

SITUATIONSVACANT.

WANTED, Smart Lad as Messengerfor Literary Department, "Evening

Poßt." Apply the Manager.WANTED, good Farni Hand, milk,'■"" fence-essential. Upper Hutt- dis-trict; wages£3 week; house ittilk; fire-wood. Reply -fully if-experienced to

7*l, Evg. PostANTED, Someoneto Tile Fireplace, >holidays or spare time. Write 860,, Evg. Post. .-.

WANTED, Good Man, for fencing.»* -Sendname and address to Farmer,Box 5, Post Office, Johnsonville. "

WANTED, ,2 Carpenters, no lost time,long jobto good men. ApplyKershaw,35,Sefton-stj., or ring 40-698,between 6 and a.WANTED, Reliable Girl to mind baby*» 3 afternoonsa: week. Apply 5,...

Zohrab-st.,Hataitai. ■ >

WANTED, Junior Typiste, for 2 or 3,weeks,from 28th December,Apply

Crossley,Motors (N.Z.), Ltd., 38, War-ing:Taylor-st. ."....■

WANTED, SmartKitchenmaid. Apply, 'B. Spiro", 70,Lambton-fly. "■■■' *" .WANTED, Girl, for light housework,. near-tram, Karori. Bang 26-080/- ;

ANTED, Young Man for kitchen,and odd jobs. Apply9, Mulgrave-st. ■,

ANTED, first-class Linotype Opera-tor, day work. Apply "Hawkes

Baj: Herald," Napier.

WANTED, a Small Girl, who has justleft school. 17,Jessie-st.

WANTED, SmartBoy .(about 16), of,"" good address,for Chemist'sshop.If satisfactory would be apprenticed.Claude T. Arthur, M.P.S., Ph.C. (byexams.),Kilbirnie. .WANTED, a good Brush Hand, Mon-" daY morning."ApplyBrattle, Paint-

er, 74,Vivian-st.-WANTED, Night Waiter; "Regent,

Ltd., Manners-st.WANTED; 2 Waitresses. Regent,

"' Ltd., Manners-st.WANTED, active Man for Builder's"*■ Labourer,'must have some know-ledge of timber. Apply T. Hansen,8,Laery-st.,Xower Hutt.Wanted, baiiy Help, 3 adults, 35s" .week,.from 8.30 to 6.30. Apply117,Mein-st.WANTED, Smart Girl for «hop. Ait-TV ken's' Arcade,Courtenay-pl.

WANTED, 2 Experienced Waitresses.** ApplyMrs. Owers, Orient Hotel.\I7ANTED, Kitchenmaid;also Waiter.". Must be experienced. Aprjly The

Tiffin,. Manners-st.YJS7AJJTED, Strong Gardener'sLab-

'"."©urer..' Apply Barker* on.job, 27,Hawhiti terrace, Kelburn, Monday, 8a.m. ,

ANTED, immediately, Hairdresser,Rood wagesto capable hand. Ap-

ply Miss Woodhouse, Willis-tt.WANTED, Woman for the full day or

two half-days. 89,Thorndon-qy.

WANTED, 2 experienced Waitresses.Applyat once, Sanko Marble Bar,

Cuba-st. |ANTED, for dairy farm, Youth, able

'milk; machines used; wages255,found. ApplyJamieson,Matarawa,Car-terton. '

' .ANTED, Cooks (females), Ist £3

3s,2nd£2 7s 6d per week and found,for institutional work. Write 807,-'Evg.Post*. - ■-_■■_-■■' ."

WANTED, Boy, to learn Jewellerytrade. Apply Rash and Little, '29,

Mercer-st.VtTANTED; a Good Cook: references

*» essential: wages40s per week. Ap-ply Mrs. R. Hannah,63,Boulcott-st. '

WANTED, early in February, Flor-,iste;. must be experienced in all

branches. ApplyFloriste,careP.O. Box88, Wellington.jpARPENTER,.;competent all round."V Apply immediately,new house,98;Eden-st.,Island .Bay.

IRLS wanted for Folding. Apply,immediately, Petone SteamLauri-

dry, ; " ' ■ ■■■ ";■

KARITANE Nurse wanted from fitb,January. Apply Mrs. Percy Na- .

than, 81. Grantfd., AVeltington.

RELIEVING Maid,workingmen's din-ing-rooms, clean, respectable girl,

live-in. Phoenix Restaurant,opp. OperaHouse. ' / -'■.■-''-. '"; ■'- ,:. "

SMART,' Strong Boy, to assist grocery'~

round.' Apply Arnold's . Stores,Low^er Hutt. ■

SCOTTISH Registry, 208,.Quay—Mar^'ried Couples (stations) £208,Wait- -ress (South, fare paid), Teamster,Cow-

boys, Station Cook 605,,CowmanGar-deners,Waitresses. Domestics,Married '

Couple (institution) £5 10s. ■■""

STAR Registry, 268,Quay—Urgently,MaleCooks,Waiters,Shepherd 60s.interview employer; Hospital, Hotel

Porters, Housekeeper (business gentle- '

man), Nurses, Kitchenmen, General .'Hands, Cooks(seaside resorts).

WANTED TO SELL.~~~'

T>IANOS,Pianos,Pianos,Christmasre-■*■ ductions; Upright Grands, £27 10seach. Saleon. Wellington Piano Agency,50,Courtenay-pl. >' ■ ' ",

E~~VENING Dress for Sale,pink.georg-;ette, it tall person, £3. Write

943, Evg. Post.IfOK SALE, a quantity of Jewellery,

suit hawker, 30 different articles.Write 965, Evg. Post. ..."PIANO, genuine Brinsmead, 4ft 7in-1- high, cost £185; good as" newPrice £68. 39,Ellicc-st."PIANO, John Spencer, iron frame;"*■ , under-damper, overstrung. Price£36. Harrison,39, Ellice-st.VMAS. Cheer—Nothingequal to Spark--<V ling Cider, Is 3d pint, case lots.Nelsdn Fruitgrowers' Co., 113,Custom-house-Qy. ''.'"' ' '■ "'.'.:T)IAMOND Rings from the Specialist! ~"*■* just about half retail price. Brabin;360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).UFARKLING C»de-ior Uhrlsimastide",O delightful drink, Is 3d per bottle -case lots. Nelson Fruitgrowers' Co., 113,Customhouse-qy. ...■",■ ■, v

■pNSIGN Popular i-plate Reflex■*-» Camera,Cook«Luxor 4.5 fens, re-versible back,cheap and in perfect or-der. Apply56,Herald-st.,Berhampore.■pIAMOND Rings from the Specialist,-■^just about halt retail price. Brabin,-""360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs). '"DACON Slicers, Scales,special Christ-■" mas clearance at bargain prices.Brantford's, Dayton's, Aver/B, etc. .loledo-Berkel Co., 144,Fcatherston-st.Tel. 43-313. ■ - - -(nONFECTIONERY-FRUrr Business,V very profiUble, increasing turn-over, livingrooms, low rent, lease,soundproposition; *135 everything. .Webb, -14,Panama-it.

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.2

SITUATIONS VACANT.'"TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.

■yACANCIES for Apprentices in allI * branches of the Clothing Trade.The year's schooling now being over, wewould draw your attention to the ad-vantage of placing your girls in positionsgiving plentyof scope for advancement.We have such positions.' ■■-.. A. LEVY, LTD.,: Clothing Manufacturers,

117,Customhouse quay.

to footwear designers and;..;,; ...".. pattern cutters.

FA LEADING Boot Manufacturerre-'■' quires a First-class DESIGNER

■ and PATTERN CUTTER, to commenceearly January....Apply in writing, enclosing credentials

and stating age and salary required, to

PATTERN CUTTER,.rCarVJ; Ildtt, Ltd., Advertising Agents,........ Box 1491,Wellington.

TO TRAVELLERS.

WANTED,, for Large Woollen and!" Drapery Warehouse, a Competentand Energetic TRAVELLER. Must bethoroughly experienced. "-

Salary commensiirate with ability.Apply, stating ageand experience, and

(enclosing copies credentials,to ... WHOLESALE,

CareCharles Haines AdvertisingAgency,

The Dalgety. Building,Wellington.

f - WANTED,""176R Merchant's Officeearly in January£ a Smart OFFICE JUNIOR; alsda JUNIOR SHORTHAND-TYPIST^Apply in own handwriting.

i' ■'

Wiite 764,Evening Post,

■■""■'.■■. TO DRAUGHTSMEN.fA PPLICATIONS are invited for the"■*%. Position of Assistant Draughtsmanfrom moil competent to undertake gen-. oral mechanical engineering, draughtingand design.

l-JAR. J. NIVEN AND CO.,LTD.,Wakefieldstreet, Wellington.

MA-KAKA,COUNTY COUNCIL.WANTED, a LABOURER, used toI* excavation and road work. Sixn.'onths' certaiu employmentin MakaraHiding. Cottasreavailable. Applications

COUNTY CLERK,~ 57, Ballance- street, Wellington.

" TO PARENTS. ""*""

THE - WELLINGTON : WOOLLTSNMANUFACTURING CO., LTD.,

requires GIEL APPRENTICES, in allDepartment of the Clothing and Cos-tume trades.

CommenceJanuary.BOYS also are Wanted to learn Cloth-

ing Cutting. Apply58,_ JERVOIS QUAY, City.

'.., DUNKDIN DRAINAGE AND ■"' SKWEEAGE BOARD. ' v

'CHIEF PLtriMBING" INSPECTOR.

"A PPLICATIONS ' from Experienced■^*- Registered Plumbers will be re-ceived by the undersigned up till nconon'Saturday,- 9th January, 1926,&r thePdst.'.of.Cliief PlunibingInspector in the

Drainage Engineers-Department at asalary...of,..£& Wa per week.

Applications must be in candidate'sown-handwriting. ■■■ 'Conditionso£appointment may be ob-

■ tamed from the officeof the "EveningPost" or from the undersigned.

Canvassing will disqualify.:" ■'.■;,'.;■.:,■.G. A. LEWIN, Secretary..', Z'.l.-.'.' BOY WANTED. . "

BOY wanted to commence as Juniorin our office, with prospects of ad-

vancement in Salesor Mechanical Staffto suitable boy. Apply personally,

':■::.::.'. the manager,Remington and Roneo Agency,. r 185,Feajjherston street.

AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI-DENTftOCIETY.

THERK is a Vacancy on the Staff fora MALE JUNIOR CLERK. Ap-

plicants must be over* 15 and under 18. years .of age. Full particulars of the"terms and conditions of appointment

can be obtained at the -officeof the So-■ -ciety, Messrs. T. and W* Young'sBuild-

ings, Customhouse quay.-:..-. -.A.-AMIES,.

Manager for New Zealand.

-; ::"- -"wanted,MATRON and MANAGER for Mctho-

„,., ..dist Orphanage, Papunui, Christ-<4i«reli. Applications to be fonvardednot later tlwn 31sfcDecember to Rev. J.Hai'ris, 227,Cambridge terrace, Clirist-

." t-hurch,from whom particulars maybeobtaineil. Referencesessential.

WANTED,

BY Leading Phonograph Store,YoungLady able to take charge of office.

Knowledge of music preferred. Apply,in first- instance,enclosing referenoej, to

P.O. Box 275, Wellington.

:.. - :... , .:.., W ANTE D, '.MOTOR BODY BUILDERS. PAINT-

hIiB, TRIMMERS, Etc.

OTANDARD MOTOR.BODIES,LTD.,"^ will be starting operations in V. el-lington early in the New Year a;- a

_Motor Body Bnilding Factory, and willthen require the services of the f0L0w-

.,,: iug tradesmen:—MOTORBODYBUILDERS FOR COM-

ME.RPIAL VEHICLES."MOTOR PAINTERS.. MOTOR TKIMMERS. "BLACKSMITHS.APPRENTICES FOR ALL BRAN-

CHES.Goodwages to the right men.Applystraightway, by letter only, in

■confidence,stating age and experit-ce,t0

-THE-GENERAL MANAGER,„..'...J. Standard Motor Bodies,Ltd,,-"■ "P.O. Bos 114,Te Aro, Wellington."

FOREMAN WANTED.rUPABLE and Experienced WOIK-

ING FOREMAN required for ;>re-gressive Northern Machine Shop em-ployingabout 25 hands. Please write inthe first instance to, ..^./.DIFFERENTIAL,

■C/o "Bailoy'a Advertising Agency, Ltd.,N.Z. Insurance Buildings, Auckland.

WELLINGTON GIRLS' COLLEGE.,'A HEADMISTRESS is required for". the above Cpllcgq. Salary accord-

' irijr to grade. Duties to commence on IstJDNK, i^B- . . ' . . . .....-Applications,-" with copies or testi-monials,will be 'received by the uudei-

" ■«Vn"d- up to 31st, JANUARY, 1326. P.O.■'

Box'lo, or 219,Lambton quay. Welling-

tto"_^- GEO. F. JUDD,Secvetary.

SITUATIONS VACANT.

WANTED, SMART LAD AS-VTj MESSENGERFor the Literary Department, ''Evening

Post."Apply THE MANAGER. "

TO JOURNALISTS.

WANTED, SMART SENIORS,GEN-Tj ERALS, JUNIORS, CADETS,For Provincial Morning Daily.\

Apply JOURNALIST,Box 92,Palmerston North.

'A' LEADING British Fire, Accident,and Marine Insurance Company

requires aU INSPECTORfor Welling-ton and Suburbs. Must be young andenthusiastic,"and should preferably pos-sess a fair knowledge of fire insurance.Salary according to qualification, butliberal to right man. Applications,which will be treated in strictest con-fidence,to be sent to

BDO,Evening Post. ;Vi■"__■,

\\

WANTED, YOUNG GIRL for Tele-phone Annunciator; one just left

school preferred. Duties, to commence4th January, 1926.

Applypersonally to■MANAGER,

Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s,N.Z. Drug Co., Ltd.,[Victoria street. ; ;

TO PA&EbJTS OR GUARDIANS.

YOUNG GlßLS~Wanted for ShirtFactory. Good opportunity to jlearn trade in -which well-paidposition is >

always assured. Commence 4th Janu-ary, 1926.

J.AND J. ABEL, iMakers of Topmost Shirts,

195,Vivian street. Tel. 2Q-IQ3.CANVASSER.

EXPERIENCED CANVASSERWANTED IMMEDIATELY,

Salary and Commission.ApplyGRAY BROS., !

270,Lambton Quay. .INSURANCE. ' !

A" LEADING Colonial Office require*»" the Servicesof an OFFICE JUN-IOR (Male), one just left school. Dutiesto commence early in the New Yeur.Salary £05 per annum. Apply in ona.handwriting to

MANAGER,P.O. Box 953,Wellington.

'Ivan^d,waitresses, kitchen 'and" PANTRY MAID, for CarnivalWeek,at Parade Tearooms,LyaU Bay.

ApplyMRS. CHRISTIE,

Proprietress.-~" WANTED,

Q F F I C E BOY,

With long legs and a willingheart.Apply Manager,' » i

CADBURYS AND FRYS (N.Z.), LTD.,Ghuzneestreet, City.

WANTED,

-J£ GOOD CLERK. Apply, with refer-ences to

. 823,Evening Post, ;;,;.

WANTED,

J^T/ALE JUNIOR CLERJCr;50s per

<- week.iApply928,Evening Post. -A N T E D ,

AN OFFICE BOY; ..,:"., Also,

LAD FOR WAREHOUSE., Apply

STEWART HARDWARE CO.,Courtenay place.

WAREHOUSE.

QPENING beginning of yearfor TWO, " BOYS with good school record and

earnest desire to get on.ApplyWarehouse Manager, between 10

and 11 a.m. ,

P. HAYMAN AND CO.,Merchants,Victoria street.

MOTOR MECHANIC, jIWANTED, an Experienced MOTOR"■" MECHANIC,. Apply, with refer-ences,

E. W. MILLS AND CO., LTD.,■Jervois quay.

WANTED, LABOURERS. ApplyMITCHELL AND KING,

Contractors,' '"*■' Dominion New Oi&cei, ]

Corner Mercer and Wakefield streets.

WANTED, Strong Boy for wood-'» working factory. Apply 165,

Vivian-st.

SITUATIONS WANTED,

TIMBER MERCHANTS.--WANTED, by Young Lady, Position,

in Office,as Head Invoice'Citric; 8years' experience; can do shipping, alsouse Burroughscalculator. Apply 786, Evg.Post. . ____

BUILDING.\\TANTED,. by smart Men, Work, of** any descriptiou, concreting a spec-

ialty, no job too small. Write 700,-PostAgency, Petone.ISLUMBING Prices for"all work. 3^"»" Elton and Son, Gordun-pl (behjutlPost .Office), Newtown. T»y{2J-JOS, .".. "

SITUATIONS WANTED.

MOTOR-CAR PAINTING.EIPOLIN or Varnish Finish; bestwork, reasonable rates; hood work,upholsteringspecialty. J. E. BeggD, 19a,

Abel Smith-st. Tel. 20-593.

CONFIDENTIAL STENOGRAPHERAND PUBLIC TYPIBTE.—AIIclasses of work done at shortest notice.Manuscripts, specifications, legal forms,correspondence, verbatim reporting anaduplicating.

MISS D. E. ROBINSON,Bank Chambers,324,Lambton quay,Room 21,Second Floor.

■EXPERIENCED AND SUCCESSFUL■£" MACHINERY SALESMAN, atpresent engaged in business in Waikatband surrounding districts, desires to con-nect with a reliable firm in the Welling-ton District. Apply

913,Evening Post.

~~ TO LET.

TO LET,WAREHOUSE Accommodation; well" ' lighted, use goods and passengerlifts.

Apply Kodak (Australasia) Pty., Ltd.,Kodak House, Victoria-et.rpo LET, TO LET,

LARGE LOCK-UPSHOP,with strongroom and small storeroom,vicinity of post office,good display win-dow and well-lighted. Reasonable rentand good lease offered. Write, BOX 484,Wellington.

TQLET,ROOM, First Floor: ROOM, Third

Floor, Wiggins'i Buildings, Lamb-ton quay. Apply

W. WIGGINS,LTD.,The Terrace.

"FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET,KELBURN.fITO LET, until end January, FurnishedX 6-rd. HOUSE in The Glen, Kel-

burn. Immediate possession, reasonablerenVto approved tenant. Apply

MAZKNGARB, HAY, ANDMACALISTER,

Solicitors,21,' Brandon-at. Tel. 43-159.BRICK WAREHOUSE,THORNDON

QUAY.FOR SALE OR LEASE, FOR SHOBT

TERM.

fPiHREE Strongand Capacious FLOORS,X each 99 feetby 100 feet; suitable stor-agewool, motor-cars, or general merchan-dise. ApplyWRIGHT, STEPHENBON,AND CO.,

LTD.,34,Customhouse quay.

OFFICES TO LET.TOO LET, SUITE OF OFFICES, inJL Martin's .Building*. Courtenay piac*.Apply ' I "

J. W. MARTIN,Tram Terminus,Courtenay plbc*

FOR LEASE.T|IXON-ST., Self-contained Building,*-' comprumg Sample-room (30 x 16),Ground Floor, Store (40 x 34), and 3Offices First Floor. Alterations to suittena?Wtt, motor agency, ;'"

68,Dixon street.

TO LET, * *TTP^TODATE SHOP, in new concrete*■' building, in beet buunent block inHastings; frontage 10ft, depth 90ft;splendidopportunityfor a Chemist,Jew-eller, or Bookseller. Also, 1Large Roomupstair*, 33 x 90 feet; suitable for Up-to-date Tea-room. Rent reasonable tosuitable client.

Apply

MILLAR AND GIORGI,Gents' Outfitters,

Hastings or Palmerston North,

WANTED TO LET, to private family," from IstFebruary till end ot year,

COMPLETELY-FURNISHED HOUSE,with garage. Apply, mornings or eiren-ings, to

327,UPPER WILLIS STREET,Tel. 20-947.

OFFICES TO LET. ,\I7ELL-LlGHTFiTofficeg to Let, with"" large strong room, at corner ofFeatberston and Johnston streets, onfirst noon

RICHARDSON, ORR, AND CO.,131,Featherston street.

""J"" AN EXCEPTIONAL FLAT. '

fU) LET, for one year,frombeginning-*" February, tastefullyand completelyFurnished Self-contained Flat, cen-1trally situated, two '

bedrooms,largeliving-room, kitchen, bathroom, range,gag stove, telephone, etc. Rent£3 10s pei/week. ExcellenthousekeeperAvailable if required. Reply Tenant,Box 6, Govt. Buildings, Wellington, orTel. 4S-238: evenings 40.454.

rLET, 4-RD. HOUSE,,with large jhall, bathroom, and gas copper;

lovely \iew, situated Kilbirnie; rent £2,with option of buying practically newoak furniture." Ideal opportunity formarried couple. What offers? Owneraway. Apply . i

873,Evening Post.

m o t b t.

UNFURNISHED HOUSES.Roomt: Room*;> 5 Miramar . 6 Island Bay

5 Devon-st. 8 Highland'Park6 Waikanae 10 Willis-st.

ji FURNISHED HOUSES.5 Wallace'-st. 8 OffHill*t.5 Roseneath 8 Hobnon-st.7 Lipmanst. 8 KelburnUNFURNISHED AND "FURNISHED

FLATS AND ROOMSIn both City and Suburb*,SHOPS AND OFFICESto suit "]! requirement*, ~

ApplyHARCOURT AND CO.,

J95, Lambton quay.: TO LET, XMAS. -T\AYJS BAY, 6-rd. Bungalow, fully

■V furnished; £6 per week.TITAHI BAY, 5 Rooms, furnished,

plenty of bunks: £3 17» 6d.PABKAKAHIKI, 2 Rooms and veran-

dah; £2 10a. *APPPINCH AND WEBSTER,159,Featheraton Btreet. Tel. 41-819." : TIASTBOURNE.

TI7ELL-FURNISHED Cottage, «.L,"f ■ long or eliort term; referencesre-quired. Win. Butler, Seater'i Bldg«,,Lambton-qy.'

TO LET,'rpO Ll'7l', 7-ROOMEDHOUSE,all cou-*■"■ venicnecs,273,Rintoul street.

PP^IURPHI" BROS., LTD.,Brick and Drainpipe Munufactuvcie,

Rintoul »treet.

TO LET.mO LET, Large Furnished Bed-Sitting-JL room, &mt married couple with

child, or three friends. Ring 45-753.tW\OLET, UnfurnishedFlat, 3 rooms andJL kitchenette,separate entrance, pore,bath, basin,all convs.; £2 10s,includesgas and c.l. H. Ernest Leigh ton, 145,Featherston-st. ;TO LET, Furnished,at Lower Hutt, !"*- tiil last week January, pleasant 6- jrd. House and garden; low rent to goodtenants'. Write 758,Evg. Post.TO LET, 63, Ellice-st., Basin Re-

serve, 3 minutes from Courtenay-pl., Large, Well-furnished Front Room,every cony., moderate terms. Tel.22-486. .

O LET, 1400 sq. ft Empire Buildings,first floor,rent moderate. John Bro-

die and Co.,King's Chambers.O LET, Large Sunny Front Room;

furnished, sjngle beds, c.1., bath-room; suit 2 ladies or gents; morningtray if required. 3, Broadway terrace(off Webb-st.).

TO LET, Furnished Apartments; also,Furnished Bedrooms;conveniences

and telephone. 58, Pirie-st., oppositeCar stop.

0~ LET, Seaside Cottage, Para-paraumu; new, furnished;rent £3

10s week; available March-April. Law-son, Builder, Palmeraton N.fTX) LET, Furnished Double Bed-Sitting--■- room, with fireplace, c.1.,use kitchen,

conveniences. 98, Austin-st.fTO LET, Unfurnished Flat, 4 large ]■*- rooms, bathroom,kitchenette, bal- icony, suit 4 adults. 221,The Terrace.

] fO LET or Sell, 3-rd. Bungalow, alsoj "*■ 4-rd. Furnished Flat; references Te- i! qah-ed. Apply E. Sawyer, Main-rd.,Upper Hutt.fO LET, for 4 months from sth Jan-

■*■ «ary, Well-furnished 5-rd. House,Hataitai, near car; tel. and every cony.;

I £3 10s per week to approved tenant.Write 858,Evg. Post, or Tel. 22-123.npO LET, for term, best part of New--*- town, House,6 rooms, rent 555.Write 445,Evg. Post. _____1|»-Rp. House,close Govt. Buildings;JLO ideal first-classapartment or board-ing-house. Tel. 22-356. v jTO XET, a Commodious and Well-light- |

ed Shed, suitable for a carpenter,or cabinetmaker, opposite tramsheds,Newtown; moderate rent toright tenant.Apply District Public Trustee,Welling-ton.mo LIST, Lyall Bay Parade, Shop.■I. suitable soft drinks, ice cream. Ap-ply Carnival,55, Lyall parade.fiO LET, a Furnished House,8 rooms,■■- for six months or longer, Welling-ton terrace; references. 828,Evg. Post.

[ rVO LET, 5-rd. House, hot and' cold"*" water, gas, 1 minute from Now-

towa P.0.; rent $2 10s. Apply 6, Got-don-st., Newtown.rpo LET, Well-furnished Bungalow,

"*" piano, c.1.,b. and c. water, suitadult family. Apply. Mrs. A. Ronalds,Silverstream.nfcO LET, 2 "Self-contained Flats, 1 fur-"*" nished, 1 partly furnished,tel., and

eJ. Apply 98,P'rie-st.T~^O LET, Furnished,from 4 to 6 weeksor unfurnished for longer period, 6-

rd. House, Rona Bay, close to wharf.:Apply Mutual Stores,Rona Bay.rWK> LET, at Rona Bay, for 2 or 3■*■ weeks from Ist January, Well-furn-ished 4-rd. House,with sleeping porch,handy to wharf, beach, and tenniscourts; £5 5s weekly. Apply 835,Evg.Post.fPO LET, for 3 weeks from 6th Janu- j"*■ ary, City, 4-rd. Flat, comfortably |furnuhed, all convs., moderate rent. 3,Alamcda terrace. Tel. 21-073.

0. LET, 6-rd, .BWding-.hoUße, everycony., c.l., 1 h. and c, tel., 8 permanent

boarders,incoming tenant to buy contents,moderate rent, scntrnl. Write 861,Evg.Post.' " ■ ■ ■■""■"■.r|*O LET, Single Furnished Room, toJL respectable man. Apply, after 6p.m.,15,Bute-st.nPO LET, 3 years' Lease,Dwelling, 4X rooms, near Basin Reserve;bring re-fere*oes. EiJjs, Hugh-tt., near TramwayHotel.fpo LET, Shop and Dwelling, vacant,X Seatoun;42s week. E. J. Burnett,106,Inglis-st., Beatoun.fTiO LET, 6-rd. House, unfurnished,X .every modern convenience;£2 10s(week; references.55, Norway-at., KelburnExtension. v '

rfO LET, 1 or 2 Unfurnishedor Partly-'X lurniehed Double Rooms, central,useoohvk. 851,Evg. Post.ffO LET, 3 Unfurnished Rooms and useX conveniences; 30s. Apply Tuesday,3, Fergusou-st, Newtown.FVO LET, 2-rd. Bach,partly furnished;X rent 15s week. 150,Evans Bay-rd.,Roseneath. ,

O LET, Furnished Cottage, Plimmer-ton, 5 minutes station. Apply Tel.

22-801,Monday, ,O LET, Macacthy's Chambers,Willu-sfc, 1Boom; rental SI 10s per week.

Apply The District Public Trustee, Wel-lington.' ;

rPO LET, Furniihed Double and Single. X Rooms,city, convs. 18, Nairn-st.,top of Willig-st. . InpO LET, 5 Rooms,close Courtenay-pl.;X Tent £2 2~; immediate possession.Write 837,Evg. Post.fpO LET, Large Double Bed-Sitting-X room, newly renovated,use of cob-venjencea, hot water. 74,Terrace.WO LET, with young married couple,*■ Nice Furnished Room; morningtray if preferred. 6, Hawkstone-cres. |'TO LET, for 4 weeks from Bth Janii-*■ ary, Well-furnished '7-rd. House,]Mt.l Victoria, near Courtenay-pl, Write <

873,Evg. Post. ■ .TO LET, Island Bay, Small Furnished

Bungalow, for three weeks. Write87«,Evg. Post.TO LET, Furnished Double Bed-Sit-

ting-room, all conveniences,63,Cambridge terrace.'FO LET, Bach,facing sea; everypos-

""" sible convenience. Apply 246,Queen's Drive,Lyall Bay. !TO LET, Nicely Furnished Double j

Bed-Sitting-room, separate entrance,use all convs. Apply, after 4.30,151,Abel Smith-st.,near Terrace.rVQ LKT, Furnished Detached Room

■*" (suit 2 men), also Large Furnishedor Unfurnished Sunny Rooms,use kit-chenette,splendid view. 50, Boulcott-3t.

O LET, Well-furnished Single Bed-Sitting-room, all modern conveni-

ences; low rental to nice tenant. Write878,Evg. Post.rrO LET, Lyall Bay, 4-rd. Furnished-*" Cottage, -for holiday season. Ap-ply 177,Sutherland-rd.

TO LET, new 5-rd. Bungalow, Karori,best part, lovely home, nice sec-

tion, unfurnished; £3 per week, for 12months. Sole agents, A. E. Mills andCo., 12, Panama-st.rLET, Detached Partly-furnished

Room,Rona Bay, suitable young

man^weck-ends. Write 898,Evg. Post.LET, Unfurnished Self-contained

X Flat, 4 rooms, every convenience.20, Hargreavea-st., off Wallace-st.f^O LET, 2 Flats, one furnished, oneX partly furnished, self-contained;also 2 Large Empty Rooms,tel. and c.l.Apply 98,l'irie-st.rpO LET, Single Furnished Room,alsoX Room suit two friends. 150,Moles-worth-st. ____________TO LET, 7-rd. House,with outbuild-

ings, also Double-frontedShop, allconvs. Apply63,Ghuznee-st.mo LET, Unfurnished Half Gentle-X man's Residence,with separate en-

trance, all convs., 3 very large rooms andsleeping porch, 1 minute Lower HuttStation; rent £2 5s week; available bc-ginnint; January. Reply 882. Evg. Poet.'PO LET, from 4th January, Paeknka-*■ riki, Cottage, 4 rooms, kitchen,bath,h.p. water, c.1., fully furnished. ApplyManager. P.O.Box 1487. Wellington.

TO LET, Furnished Double FrontKuout,c.1.) use of eonvs. 17,l'iiif-

,st. ■ ... . " ::

| TO «T.i ...TO LET, 7 Rooms and garage,4 bed-

rooms, tel. S. A. Harris, 161,TeAnau-rd. ' i?WO LET, Kelburn, 4-rd. House,near■*■ E. Tram . rent £2 to approved ten- 'aut. Key, 17,Plunket-st.'PO LET, 2 UnfurnishedRooms, fire--*- place, c.1., use of all convs. 3,Sidey-st., off Hopper-st.

f|X) LET, >ip-to-dateBungalow,5 rooms,■*" Moxham-av.,tel., motor garage.Ap-ply Monday, between 10-12,De LuxeConfectionery, Kent' terrace. __TT'Q LET, UnfurnishedFlat, 3 rooms,,X Thorndon. Write 854,Erg. Post, !~-0 LET, Unfurnished Beautiful Mod- |-*" em Bungalow, 6 rooms, every con-ceivable appointment;minute tram; rent j£3 weekly approved tenant. 906,Evg.Post.

TO LET, Rooms,furnished or unfur-nished,single or double;gasstove

or ring. ISS, Sydney-st. West, secondhouse,Parliament Buildings.fO LET, Garage for 3 motor-cars, cen-X tral. Write 910,Evg. Poet.

TO LET, 5 Rooms,close Kent terrace.Rent 37s 6d week; immediate pos-

session. Write 905,Eyg. Post.rpo LET, Paekakariki, for JanuaryX month, Furnished 5-rd. House.Write 894,Evg. Post.

TO LET, Single SunnyBedroom;termsmoderate,3 minutes from Govern-

ment Buildings. Apply 9, Mowbray-st.,City. '

TO LET, Willis-st., Nice Shop, with 2front rooms and kitchenette. Ap-

ply 64, Clyde-qy.

TO LET, 3 Unfurnished Rooms,170,;Vivian-st. Apply entrance at tuck-

O LET, Nicely Furnished FrontDouble Bed-Sitting-room, all eonvs.,

tel.,.moderate rent. 52,Ellice-st. ■

rr\Q LEX, Sunny Unfurnished FrontX Booms, with fireplaces, c.1., useconvs.; also One-room Bach. Apply99,Hanson-st. ■

rpO LET, Furnished Room,with break-X fast and soft washing. Apply 22,Mein-gt., Newtown. - :

TO LET, 2 Unfurnished Rooms,use ofconvs., near Basin. Apply9, Ade-

i laide-rd./TO LET, 2 UnfurnishedRooms,h. andI ■*■ c. water, all convs. 81,Mein-st.,Newtown.

LET, 2 UnfurnishedSunnyRooms,■*" private home,young couple prefer--1 red; references exchanged. Reply to 8.Toru-st.,Lvall Bay.~<O LET, Seatoun,3 or 4 weeks,7thX January, Furnished House,rent inadvance. Write 920,Evg. Post.rpO LET, The Terrace,FullyFurnishedX 7-rd. House,with all convs., avail-able immediately for term. For rent,etc., apply J. H. Bethune and Co.rpo LET, Kelburn,off Upland-rd., 3rd.X Unfurnished Flat, self-contained,

separate entrance and meter, rent 30s inadvance. P.O. Box 1179.rpo LET, Small Flat, fully famished,X including tel., etc., rent 37s 6d.Smith and Jones,De Lu*e Theatre,Courtenay-pl.rVQ LET, Up-to-date 8-rd. House,everyX convenience,Thorndon, referencesrequired, rent £3 a week. Apply933,Evg. Post.

TO LET, Parts of " Building in Alpha-st., suitable for workshopsor stores,

floor space 500-300 sq. feet. For furtherparticulars apply District Public Trus-tee. Wellington.

ITO LET. for sis weeks,Partly-furnish-'■ "*■ ed 5-rd. House,best locality, 37s6d per week. W. P. Patton, LowerHutt.

LET, with 2 years' lease, 7-rd.House,returning £8 12* 64 week-

ly; incoming tenant to buy furniture;good order, £63; beautiful view; 4 min-utes Parliament Buildings. . 13, Glen-bervie terrace.

r LET, Single Furnished; Baom;"vacant Monday, 88, Abel Smith-

st. . : ■ ,

r&Q "LET, Double Rooms, 2 singleX beds,suit two mates, We each. Ap-ply 70a,Tory-st., City. ]

LET, 2 Furnished Rooms,single,also Room to share,morning tray.

Apply183,Vivian-st.rpO LET, 1-rd. UnfurnishedBach,gasX ring. 239. Willis-st. IrpO LET, Terrace, Self-contained Un-X furnished Flat, 3 rooms and kitch-

enette, superior house,moderate rent.Reply 954,Evg. Post.

0 LET, 2 Unfurnished Rooms. Uprply 18,Grafton-rd.,Roseneath.

TO LET, Double Furnished Bed-Sit-ting-room, fireplace, c. light, cooker,

good locality. 10, Somerset-ay., offOwen-st.fWO LET, SincleFurnished Room,gent.,X . breakfast, Bydney-st. E. ApplyArtcraft Tea Rooms,Molesworth-st.rpO LET, Furnished Flat, 3 rooms,. X own entrance. GO,TheTerrace. Tel.43-567. ■'

LET; in Egmont-st., heart of city,4-rd. Cottage, suitable for factory.

Apply 134,Courtenayrpl. ■

fOLET, 2 Unfurnished Rooms,adults,X private, 25e; aleo 2 FurnishedRooms,would let together, separatecooking, convs., c.1.,gas.Tel. 21-056,41,Ellice-st. '

LET, best part Mt. Victoria, handyto city, very desirable and refined

Furnished Flat, every possible conveni-ence; rent £3 3s per week. R_ E. Manley,Druids' Chambers.TO LET, Belmont, unfurnished 6-rd. |X Bungalow, £2 week. It. IS. Manley,

jDruids' Chambers. _rVO LET, Cuba-st., Lar<re UpstairsX Room,50 x 50, concrete floor, wait-1able lor factory or "vnmasium;vent £3 I10s. R. E. Manley, Druids' Chambers, jWO LET, 4-rd. Flat, every convenience,j *■ ■ 4 mins. Govt. Buildings. 11a,Rose- :jmore-cres, r I

AY'S BAY—Double Room,furnished,to Let, all possible conveniences,no

climb. Write 857,Evg. Poet.

DDNEDIN Exhibition—ll you wantCentral Bummm FramisM, write

Button's Land Agency. 207. Gaorg**..Punedin. ; —|

"PLAT, oak furnished,3 large rooms,* separate meter, moderate rent, ap-proved tenant, call after Sunday. 10,Marion-st. jT?URNISHED Front Single Bedroom,!* handy to town, no climb. 49,Broug-ham-st. fTCHJRNISHED House,Highland Park,■*■ for term, 5rooms, kitchenette, tel.,piano, caliphont, lovely harbour view;adults: £5 ss. Write 973,Evg. Post."PURNISHED House,8 rooms, best■■" part Salamanca-rd.,noclimb, toLetfor 012 months,all convenience,!; idealhome. 36, Evg. Post.IBURNISHED Room in private home,

5 mins. Govt. Bldgs., breakfast orboard optional. Tel. 42-322."FURNISHED Flat, 2 rooms and kit"*" chenette, all convs., separate en-trance and gasmeter. 36, Hargreaves-st."FURNISHED Double or Single Bed--*" Sitting-room with fireplace, all con-veniences,breakfastor morningtray op-tional, moderate rent. Terrace yicinity.Tel. 42-666.TGnjRNISHED" Double Bed-Sitting--1- room, fireplace, every convenience;also Room, suit two friends. Tel. 19,Macdonald-cves."FURNISHED Rooms to Let, with me"*- of dining-room and kitchen, boardoptional; terms moderate. Apply 10,Crosby terrace, off Abel Smith-nt.TTAWKER-ST., 56-Large Sunny Bed-*■■*" Sitting-room; also Small SingleRoom. Moderate.T ARGE Furnished Double Bed-Sitting-■*-" room, suit refined married couple;iilso Single Bedroom. 121, Abel Smith-st.T YALL BAY—S-rd. Furnished House,■*■* for 1 month,commencing Christmas;leusonable vent to approvedtenant. 113,Queen's drive.'"WEAR HILL-ST., Furnished JJoubie-*-1 Room, also Single Room;last optional. 8,Uptou-tcr., 'liaakovi-i'd.,

TO LET.rkRIENTAL BAY — Well-furnißhed" Self-containedFlat entirely separ-ate, everycony., tel., tram to door, rentmoderate,near Reserve. 178,Glyde-qy.ORIENTAL PARADE-Gentleman's" Residence,Lyall Bay, 6 rooms; Is-land Bay, 7 rooms; also Furnished andUnfurnished Flats. Young's, Bowen-st.PARAPARAUMU—5 Rooms, furnish-

ed, c.1.,large area land, will be letfor 6 weeks or longer term; a nice,quiet,gunny,sheltered position. Wm. Butler,Seater's Bldgs., Lambton-qy. Tel. 23----522.PARAPARAUMU—From 29th Decem-_ ber, Furnished 3-rd. Cottage, Rau-mati Beach,sleeping accommodation S.Gussc'ott,c/o J. R. M'Kenzie,Cuba-st.

PLUIMERTON EXTENSION-Unfur-nished 3-rd. Cottage to Let, «hort

or longterm. Apply484,G.P.O.RONA BAY—To Let, for 3 weeks,Jan-

uary, Furnished 5-rd. House, seaview, handy to beach and boat; rent £5per week. Apply 795,Evg. Post.SEATOUN—Two-three Rooms,use con-

veniences, temporary, permanent;terms moderate. 14, Brandon-st.,nextPost Office.OELF-CONTAINED Furnished Flat, 2

rooms and kitchenette, with allconveniences;suit refined, quiet couple.89,Brougham-st.CHOP and Officesto Let, Shop, No.

196,Lambton-qy.i also up-to-dateOffices,aboveour shop, 206,Lambton-qy.Apply Radford and Co.

SUNNY Double Bed-Sitting-room, fire-place, c.1,, every cony., suit friend.

or married couple. 7, Arthur-st.SUNNY Double Bedroom,bed, break-

fast, Ss per day, 30e per week, goodlocality. Macdonald, 18, Malvern-st,,Woodhaugh, Dunedin.SUPERIOR Flat, select locality, sit- j

ting-room, bedroom,kitchenette,bath-room, gas cooker, caliphont, separate jmeter and entrance. Large verandah,iharbour view. Tel. 26-594.

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SUPERIOR 4-rd. Residence and offices,all possible convs., Hataitai, new,level, adults, references. Write 825,Evg. Post. " irTUSMAN-ST., 51—To Let, Furnished'X Plat, own store. For particulars ap-Jply above address.

WO Large Partly-furnished Rooms,each containing fireplace, sole use

of range,one minute fromtram terminusand beach, separate entrance. 184,Queen's Drive, Lyall Bay."fTNFURNISHED Flat, self-contained;'-' 2 rooms, kitchenette, elec. light,gasstove (separate meter), copper, tubs,pore, bath, lavatory; harbour view; twoentrances, near tram. 14, Jeiferson-st., Brooklyn. .TTNFURNISHED Self-contained'3rd.*J Apartment, use bathroom and con-

veniences,excellent outlook, moderaterent. 85,Kent terrace.

3 UNFURNISHED Large SunnyRooms, self-contained,own gas

cooker,separate meter,all conveniences.45,Ellice-gt.

ANTED, YoungMan to «hare LargeFront Room; bed, breakfast, cen-

tral. Apply 945,Evg. Post.WANTED to Let, Large Double Bed-

Sittine-room,own gas cooker. Tel.42-260. 8, Hawkeatone-cre..

ANTED, 2 Men, to share FurnishedBedroom,c.!. 9, Windsor-pl., off

Ohu?nee-st.ANTED, Nice YoungGirl to .Share

Room, moderate,all conveniences.Apply 353. Willis-st.TfTANTED toLet, a 4-rd. Cottage, fur-*" nished,Muritai. for holidays. Write

845,Evg. Post. »WANTED to Let, 2-rd. Furnished

»* Flat, own gasmeter, c.1.,bath, andtoilet. Apply 102,Abet/Smith--t. x 'WANTED to Share, a 5-rd. House,'' furnished, 1 child not objected to.Apply9,Herald-st.WANTED Let, Unfurnished, East-»» bourne,superior Residence,6 largerooms, 55s per week. R. E. Manley,Druids' Chambers.

ANTED Let, Furnished 6-rd. Resi-dence,Oriental Bay, lovely view,

£4 per week. R. E. Manley, Druids'Chambers.WANTED, 3 Friends to share Double

Room,with sleeping porch. Apply960,Evg. Post. ______O-RD. FLATS, self-contained,124,.Ha-** taitai-rd., front and back door,bath-room, copper, tubs, gas, p.w.c.Vgasrange,1 registers; rent 355;large rooms.Apply to Mrs. Barker, 130,Hataitai-rd.,Hataitai. Tel. 20-023.

5-RD. Cottage and garden. O. H. Pym,Whiteman's Valley-rd., Silvewtream.

K-RD. House,"cullery, bathroom,h.c,«* near Viaduct, Karori-rd., rent £22s M, vacant. Apply 153,Thorndon-qy.

ROOMS,modern, partly furnished,to Let, for long term; rent £2 15s

week, Write 883,Evg. Post.-RD. House, partly furnished, £3

10s weekly, approved tenant; splen-did harbour view. ■ Write 555, PostAgency, Newtown.

TO LET,TN Palmer street, GARAGE for

Motor-car. Rental 10s per week.Apply

131,ABEL SMITH STREET,Or Telephone 23-325.

a^O LEI1, ORIENTAL BAY, from16th January,

NEW SELF-CONTAINED FLAT,Two bedrooms,living-Tooin (fireplace),bathroom,and kitchenette. Separate gab

and electric meters. Rent, £2 15s.Telephone 22-620.

TO LET.CUPERIOR FLAT, 5 rooms, and sun"^ porch, comfortably furnished; beau-tiful view of harbour;no climb; one sec-tion Government Buildings. Availableearly January. -Apply928,Evening Post.

OFFICE" TO LET. ,

T ARGE, SUNNY ROOM, WITHSTRONG-ROOM.

Excellent Position.Apply

W. LITTLBJOHN AND SON, LTD.,Lambton quay.

TO LET,FURNISHED RESIDENCES.

rPHE TERRACE—ModernBungalow, 6-1- rooms and large sun porch; excep-tionally well furnished, to let for 3months from date. Rent £5 10s perweek. Referencesrequired.

LYALL BAY—Gentleman'sResidence,6 large rooms, well furnished; closebeach and tram. Lease for 12 monthsto approved tenant. Rent £4 per week.

BROOKLYN—Modern Bungalow, 5rooms and garage;particularly well fur-nished. Owner leaving for England mid-dle January, and will let until end Nov-ember. Rent £3 10s per week.

For full particulars apply to

E. 'PALLISER AND CO.,Nuthan's Buildings, Grey- street.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.

WANTED, 2 Gentlemen to Share" Room in good private home. Full

particulars write 823,Evg. Post.WANTED, 3 Young Men Boarders," share room, goodhome,30s weekly.Tel. 42-314 13, Mount-st.

: TXfANTED,for youngman, Room with'* board from sth Jan.; Thorndon pre-

ferred. Write 884,Evg. Post.ViTANTED, Board and Residence,by¥" young lady, central or near sub-

mo.' State terms 893,Evg. Post.VITANTED, kind motherly Person toTT ■ Board healthy Baby Boy, nine

months; one month in advance. 96,Di-on-Bt."WANTED, 10th January, SelectBoard*» in private home,by 2 refined busi-ness ladies,single rooms, handy to oar,Kelburn preferred. Reply 711,Evg.Post.T3OARD and Residence offered2 men_ or business couple, 2 minutes Ha-taitai tram; soft washing, etc. AddressEvg. Post. .XIOARD and Residence—Vacancies for■*■* Men Boarders,tel., hot and coldwater. 149,The Terrace."DOARD required by Gentleman,pri-■*-* vate family, tel., musical preferred.Write.Bs9,Evg. Post."DOARD, Single Room, 30s; central;■*"* good table, piano, telephone, bath,and all.conys.,11,ArUngton-st.Tel. 20-09 LT3OARD-KESIDENCE offered to two-*-* steady working men, friends. Foraddres- apply Post Agency, Newtown."JJUSINESB Couple seeking Boarf and■"^..Residence, private home, vicinityNewtown preferred. Write Inquiry,Post 'Agency, Newtown.EXHIBITION - Accommodation, bed"— and breakfast, 6s 6d day, conveni-ence cooking extra meals,motor accom-modation. 401, Cargill-rd., Dunediu.TTXHIBITION Accommodation,6s 6d;*-"■ every bed private; substantialbreakfast,.tel. Apply Alf. Brown, 305,George-st., Dunedin."FAMILY going to Bay, would like to |-*" Board Child, between 4 and 7, aa Icompanyfor another. Apply 950,Evg.Post.

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Q.OOD Board and Residence for Gen-*-^ tlemen, also Vacancy marriedcouple. 163,.Terrace. j/"ZJ.OOD Seaside Accommodation at Iv-* Saratoga Bay, Pelorus Sounds;fish- jing, bathing. Wire P. Frocquard, Waka- jtaliud. j

LADY and Gent require Bed and. Breakfast for Xinas week. Reply,stating terniß, to C. Rowlands, PostOffice,Christchiirch.T ADY, with child 3y_ years old, re-*4 quires Board and Residence withgood family; child to be taken care ofduring day. Write 807,Evg. Post. i

PRIVATE Family have Vacancy forGentlemanas Paying Guest. Par-

ticulars Tel. 43-4.61.QUIET Homely Family, would Board

a Girl, age 9 years,during schoolholidays (Protestant). Tel. 25-995. IROSEMERE, 6, Macdonald-cres.,2 min-

utes from Willis-st, has Vacancies Ifor ChristmasHolidays. Tel. 23-097.ROSEMERE, 6, Macdonald-cres.,two!

minutes Willis-st.,has Vacancy Mar-ried Couple. Large Double BalconyRoom. Te). 23-097.SUPERIOR Accommodation,single and

double balcony rooms, central andselect. 231,The Terrace. '

SUPERIOR Board wanted by married< couple,, in private adult home,handy city. Write 934,Evg. Post.fHORNBURY,97, Hill-st.—VacanciesX for " Guests, superior: accommoda-tion. Tel. 42-483. ■ ■ -' ■■- '■ -VACANCIES for Boarders,30s -week...?. ...l,.Llpyd-st., off Pirie-st.,Kent ter-race end. ~ -■■"■■ ' ' '"■.:■;■:;:;,■■ :"yACANCIES for Boarders and Holi-lV day Visitors. 9a, Oxford terrace,off Adelaide-id.,near Basin Reserve.■yACANCIES for 2 Boarders,casual o,r* permanent. 19, Aipha-st. L^"yACANCIES for Guests4 at the' Sounds,tennis, croquet, boating,

etc.; terms £2 2s. For vacancies applyChas. Goodsiff,Nopera House,Bt. Omer,via Picton. , ,■yiSITORS Exhibition — Write 92,I » " Victoria road,St.'Kilda end; ladiesor gents. ' Terms ss, bed and breakfast.YOUNG Lady requires Board, private j

family, handy city, away Christmasjholidays. Write 887, Evg. Post.YOUNG/man requires Board and Resi-

deoce inquiet refinedhome,from 9th jJan.," telephone essential,Kelburn orvicinity preferred. Apply G.R.A., P.O.Box 665. ■'

YOUNG MAN requires Board-Resi-dence,Eastbourne,from 26th to

31st December. Reply to 897,Evg.Post.

2 OR 3 Vacancies for Young Gentle-men in select,quiet home,every con-

venience,tel., central. 18,Turnbull-st., jThorndon. j<yj BOULCOTT-ST., City-Comfort--31) - able Front Bod-Sitting-room, suit jI two, meals arranged, private family. !

VISITORS TO

PALMERSTON NORTH inquire for j

Willow Bank Private Hotel, close to !Railway Station and Square. -Moderatetariff. Permanent: by arrangement. Tel. ;6282. '

DUNEDIN EXHIBITION.■yiSITORS can secure First-class Ac- j' ■ coiumodation by booking early at

, ALBYN HOUSE,558,King street,

Ten minutes' walk to Exhibition. Tariff£4 4s weekly, 12s 6d a day.

Telephone 2889.

SEASIDE RESORTS.

BOOKING now taken for ChristmasHoliday* at Kiosk, Picton, right

alongside of sea; terms moderate. L.Wilton, Proprietress. '

"DAY View House, Day's Bay—Super-X# tor Accoraniodatior for viators andpermanent guests, sun all day, magnifi-cent view, 5 mins. fromferry boat,busesstop at door. Tel. 140,Day's Bay.

OTAKI Seaside Resort—First-lassACCOMMODATION,every atten-

tion, bathing, tennis, croquet, garage;new Saturday and Monday train servicebrings this desirable resort within week*end range of city. Write or Tel. 77,L. SVheatley.

PELORUS SOUND for your SummerHoliday. Wellington's finest holi-

day resort. Fishing, shooting, bathing,boating, and launching on the shelteredwaters of Pelorus Sound." Standingcamps fully equipped are provided atnominal cost by the SouudsCamp Com-pany, Private Bag 9, Havelock. Thesecamps are ideal for parties of ladies whowish to spend an inexpensive summerholiday, camping without the troubleof pitching tents, etc. Write for par-ticulars now.

ICTURESQUE PELORUS—VisitorGcan have good Accommodation at

Bolton' Bay, in "Beautiful Mahau, theGem of the Sounds." Ten hours fromVVelHngton, via Picton, or direct. Goodbeach for bathing, tennis courts. Postand Telegraph Office. Regular mail ser-vices. Tariff moderate. Families andparties by arrangement. Apply W. T.ERSKINE, Mahau,Pelorue Sound.fTTHE CLUB. Titahi Bay, is now openX' to receive Guests;pood accommoda-tion and every attention, and all homecomforts. (Mrs.) E. Thornley, Pro-prietresa. __

PLIMMERTON—STBYNE HOUSE.SUPERIOR Accommodation,excellent

Cuisine, every attention,,and allhome comforts. Electrio light through-out. Two minutes (from station andbeach. Naw bowling green, croquetlawn, and tennis courts will b» openedfor Smas. Book early; terms moderate,I'al. 4.

MMdaiuw. Sutherlandand Brady.

WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED Rent, 5-rd. House, withconvs., in Petone,for adult family,moderate rent. Write 827,Evg. Post.'VHANTED to Rent,or Lease,conven-" -ientFurnished or Unfurnished Flat,must be central,small garden or groundsbig consideration. Apply Reasonable,136,Abel Smith-st.

WANTED to Rent,5-rd. Modern Resi-dence,complete with all modern

conveniences tel., blinds and lino., etc. ;rent £3 10s r*r week. Write 866,Evg.Post. .WANTED to Rent, by careful tenant,

Carpenter, 3 or 4-rd. House,rea-sonable rent, would buy small amountfurniture. Reply 875,Evg. Post.TVANTED to Rent,Cottage at Lowry" Bay, from 4th to 25th January.9, Knijsht's-rd., Lower Hutt.

ANTED to Rent, 2 or 3 rd. Cot-tage by aid couple; good refer-

ences; any suburb. Write 927,Evg.Post.YSTANTED, Small Flat to Rent, ,by

■ " married couple, no children; musthave gascooker and separate entrance;or would rent Small House,reasonablejrent. Write 953, Evg. Post.VXTANTED—Sfarried Couple, 2 child-' * ren, 24, require Furnished Bach

or Board, any seaside,Xmas and NewYear holidays; moderate. 947, Evk.Post.WANTED, urgently, Small House or" Downstairs Flat, unfurnished,cen-tral, moderate rent. Mrs, White, 45,Majoribanks-st.WANTED to Rent, Billiard-roomJ'" must bear inspection. Write 810,Evg. Post. ,

ANTED, Furnished Self-contained. Flat or 2 Rooms and kitchenette,any locality; statement terms essentialWrite 677,Evg:. PostADVERTISER wants 5-6-rd. Modern"■ Unfurnished House in Hataitaifor one year, from beginning January.Please ring 23-482 urgently. Will payup to 50s. "

"bUBINESS ladyrequires Large Uhfur-■■-" nislied Room,fii-eplace, use kitchen,east side city preferred. 921, Evg. Poat.CIVIL Servant,3 in family, wants to;

Rent UnfurnishedHouse, central pre-ferred. Write 850,Evg. Post.BIURNISHED or Unfurnished Room

wanted by gent, Bth January, 7s to fteper week. Reply 68, Walter-st.,Dunedin.TJUTT or Petoue—Wanted to Rent,2-*-■- Unfurnished.Rooms,separate en-trance and conveniences. Write 44,Post Agency, Lower Hutt.TOWER HUTT—Wanted "to Rent,■" House for few months while build-ing; «very care taken. Reply 43, PostAgency, Lower Hntt.

SHOPOR FLOORSPACE,MANNERS-ST., or Courtenay-pl. vic-inity. Full particulars to 543,Evg.

Post. ' plimHertOm. iWANTED to Rent,a Furnished Bach

from 15th January. Apply 842,Evg. Poet. ,FINANCIAL.

MOBTGAGE MONEY.ALWAYS available,in sums to luit,

firit and second mortgages; lowestrates. Applications for advances on chat-tel security also invited. Immediate set-tlement.NATIONAL INVESTMENT CO.. LTD..(Second floor},Huddart Parker Buildinjr

T«L *5-676. lift third floor.

GEORGE BAYLEV. Financial Agentand Mortgage Brokar, Baker'sBuilding*. 189,Faathußton ttreet. Wel-

lington. Funds for first mortgage on japproved Mcurit*; £500at 6J pet cent.-.&&, £700,eiaS,up to £2000. at 7 parcent. Rent* collected. Bankers: Bankof New Zealand

TO INVESTORS.A DVBRTISER having been offered a

■c*r good spec,, desires raise about £200on Temporary Mortgage, for 2° or 3months; premium and interest at 12per cent. Write

790,Evening Post.

FIRST MORTGAGE Money at SIXPER CENT.—£6SO,£800, £1000,j

£1000,£2500, £10;000for half margin.At 6% per cent, and 7 per cent.—£4oo,£450, £475, £500, £500, £500, £600,£650, £700, £800, £900, £1000,£1200,|£1500, £10,000,£14,000,,£15,000,and j£30,000(in sump to suit) for 3-otlis and j

2-3rd advances. SECONDMORTGAGEMoney at 8 per cent, and 9 per cent.—£100, £150, £250, £500, and £8000,in .sums to suit. Chas.B. Buiton, Ltd.,Financial Brokers, 164,Featherston-st.Telephone 40-100.

TO SMALL INVESTORS.

TI7E have had placed with us for dig-

" posal a number of 2nd Mortgagesin amounts from £100to £400. Excel-lent investments of undoubted securityselling at a figure to return 15 per cent,to 20 per cent, per annum. '. F. L. ASHBOLT AND CO.,. 18,Molesworth street.EQUITABLELOANS on EQUIT-■Ei ABLE TERMS are assured by ap-plication to George Bayley, Sharebrpkerand Financial Agent, Baker's Buildings,Wellington. Advances on Freehold orLeasehold Securities,Furniture,or ChattelProperly, at fair rates. No sum too large'nor too small. ' . ■

MONEY TO LEND.£4000, £1200,£850,SUMS to suit. £250

Second Mortgage. G. S. Hill andCo.,Lambton-qy., opp. Bank of N.Z.

MUST SELL.

£200 SECOND Mortgage, City Proper-ty, interest 8 per cent., 3 years to

run, best offer will secure. Write 935,Evg.,Post. :

MONEY to Lend, large or smallamounts, on Property, all daises

Chattels,Govt., Municipal Bonds,Shares,etc. Businesses financed,lowest rates in-terest. Writ* Confidential. Box U4l,G.P.O.

MISCELLANEOUS.WANTED Known—Ant. Copper Vanes,''Trays, Jardinieres, Fancy Boxes.

Visit our store, Jackson-st.,Petone. TheSimsHardware,Cuba-st. .WANTED—Best Sheffield Carvers,all'" prices; Mirror-finish Table and Des-

sert Knives,25s and 30s half-dozen. TheSims Hardware.

WANTED—Mothers, bring the chTld"-ren to Toyland. Tea Setsin china

and aluminium from 3s to 5s 6d, alsoDolls. The SimsHardware.

WANTED Kuown—Rubber-tired Tri-cycles, 27s 6d; Scooters,10s 6d to

47s 8d; 2 only Motor-cars,special value,£5 15s. The SimsHardware. IANTED Kuown—Dolls' Prams, withhood, 16s 6d; Beads,2s a string;

Sunshades,Is to 0a Bd. The Sims Hard-ware.

ANTED Known-Give Tinker Toys", ithe strongest toy on the market;{

great colour effect,from 3s 9d to 6s 9d.The SimsHardware.VI^ANTED Known—GiveCrystal for* * Xmas gift. Handsome Jug and 6:Pretty Glassesfor 22s 6d, 27s 6d, and

j355. The Simg Hardware.WANTED Known—OakCakeStands,

i 2 and 3-tier, 13s 6d and 17s 6d; Eng-lish Tea Sets, 14s 6d to 555; Royal Doul-ton Ware. At The Simg Hardware.TJICH Port. Your Xmas Hamper d<?|x* livered free to door. Tel. 40-321.Preston and Co., Ltd., Stout-st.

I VISITORS TO QUEENCHARLOTTESOUND

CAN obtain first-classAccomodatiou at"ENDEAVOUR HOUSE." Goodmeals,boating, h'shui;;,launch,and risli-ing gear. Uood beach,everycomfort

Terms,£3 per week.Address: W. Hilton, private bag, Pic-

ton. Bool: early.j Wire "Keneperu Head."

WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED to Buy, Side Chair «ndChassis,to suit Ace Motor-cyclejmust be first-class, fi^ndphoto. A. Ne!.«

sou, 127,Bridge-st., Kelson. \wWANTED Buy, Piano, for bach. Bta<*j

maker, lowest cash price to 809JEvg. Post. /ANTED Buy, Sewing Machinicheap, for bach, Singer preferred!

drophead or otherwise. Price write 812JEvg. Poat. tANTED Purchase,House,City oenot more 3 sections out; couiidetjold place. Write B*4, Evg. Post. f ■

ANTED Buy, Dinner Suit, aboutiisize 3; must be cheap. State low-t.

est price. Write 847,Evg. Post. <ANTED to Buy, 6 or 7 rd. Dwellfing, Karaka Bay, good client wait*

ing. E. J. Barnett, 106, Inglig-gt., Sea*tonn.

*i

WANTED, to Buy, Level 2 Acres,'Miramar, for large factory clienU

E. J. Barnett, 106,Inglig-gt., Seatoun.(X\fANTED to Buy, Hand Seeing May'" chine, in good order,for £2. Writa

854,Evg. Post. . . 1 «ANTED Buy, a convenient Home on. . or near main tram route of 5 to (J

rooms; no climb, as member of familjf:a cripple. The house must have na /

mortgage or one for long period. Thqprice must be reasonable. Write, giv-<ing amount of deposit and particulars, tofMrs. Oaverhiil,Box 577.

WANTED Purchase,House,Hutt or)Petone, don't mind old place itprice rigrht.^ Write 864,Evg. Post.

WANTED Buy, two 710 x 90, or 28iriV"'i'3ij Tires: 8, Parliament-fit;. /WANTED to Purchase, Tent, gooi" condition, lowest cash price. All

particular!) to 874, Evg. Poet. jTITANTED Purchase,Small OfficeSafe)* * and Typewriter. Price and particu^

larg toP.O. Box 954,City.WANTED Purchase,Second-hand5-" seater Ford, on termg. Particulars]to P.O.Box 954,City. jWANTED for clients, Second-hand;

Pianos. Send yoursto Vine. Quicksgales and goodprices obtained. .WANTED Buy, a Section, at Island" Bay. Price and particulars to 881|

Evg. Post. - '■

ANTED to Buy, a Whare and Sec-,tion; price about £150 cash. Re}

plieg to 889, Evg. Post.VSTANTED, a Wheelbarrow,fairlygood*" order. Write 762,Post Agency!

Petone. - "

TSTANTED to Buy, Cabinet Gramo-" * phone. State make and price, OWiKvg. Post.WANTED Purchase,Light 5-seater* " Motor-car,must be guaranteed fin>t«

class order. Reply, stating price, par-ticulars, to Cash,Box 132,Wellington.

ANTED to Buy, about 30 AcresGoodLand, Manawatu district. J*

Fanning and- Co., 74,Mauners-st.

WANTED Buy, Kerosene 2-burnerStove;must be in good order. Re-

ply Cottage, Box 256,Wellington.

WANTED to Buy, Second-handDoll'sWicker Boat-shaped Pram; good

order. Write.9s6,Evg. Post.TITANTED, Lipp Table Grand Piano," about 1912,in walnut case preferred*Price and particulars to o*B, Eva. Post. "\X7ANTED to Buy, Genuine Harley-

"' Davidson,Sidecarand Chassispre-ferably 1924,bedrock price and whereseen. 949,Evg. Port,-or Tel. 24-206.

ANTED to Purchase,for clients,4to 12-rd. Houses, city or suburbs;

also Sectionsand Artistic Bungalows,anywhere. Genuine buyers waiting.Kindly send particulars immediately.M'lntyre and Co..Zls,Lambton-qy.

\\TANTED to Buy, Second-hand Car;'* Oaklandpreferred; condition or

model no object. State cash price 750,Evg. Post. -■■ ■

ANTED Buy, Gramophone. Statemoke, price, where to he seen; also

few .reeonls. to y», 'Evg. Post. |_YI7ANTE~ "Buy, Quantity CleauHouse*" hold I'iiinitui'e, Singer Drophead

Machine and Piano for cash. Ring22-168._

ANTED Buy, whole, houses Furni-ture; Sewing Machines,etc. Central

Auction Booms', 50-52,Cuba-st. Seeus first. Immediate cash.

ANTED Buy,"Old Buildings for Re-moval,best prices given. 19a. Abol

Smith-st. Tel. 20-593. ■

WANTED to Buy, vi «ny quantity.Gents'Left-offClothing and Boots,

Travelling Begs, etc. Woodward. 121,Vivian-st. Tel. 21843. -WANTED to Bujr. Mortgages {First

and Second), Wat Bonds. Shares,Fixed Deposits Receipts: immediate cashsettlement Write' for appointment toTrustee, car* of G.P.O. Box 37a W«l«lington. ■

pHRreTCHt/RCH: — House or Land■^ wanted. Splendid Ngaio Section.part payment: Bos 828,Christchurch.TTOUSE,in suburb,near the city; sea-""" side preferred; at about £800;sub-stantial deposit. Apply 20, Wright-st.

OUSEwanted,5 Rooms,Govt.mort-gagepreferred; no fancy prices; noi

agents. Particulars 856,Evg. Post. -;HOUSE\VANTED.

CIVIL Servant,being transferred to.Wellington, wants 6 or 7 Rooms,-

City preferred. Write 942,Evg. Post.T ADY requires Tennis Racquet, good■*— make,in good order. 888, Evg.Post.WORKING man with moderate de-

posit, in regular employment, wantsbuy 6-rd. House,not more 1 section out.Particulars 94(i, Evg. Post. __£~~100 DEPOSIT Client waiting to

Buy Nice Home,8-7 rooms, imuie-iate possession. Bickerton,368,Lamb-ton-qy. -.■"..G" ENTS' Left-off Clothing, Boots,Suit?

cases, town or country; distance noobject. Russell,Jackson-st.,Petone.rjLD False Teeth,ss, 10s,20s,40s set," sound orbroken. OldGold bought.Bring or send Platinum Scrap Co., 102^Willis-st. (top floor). Open Friday night.

RS. MIET still is CashBuyer (biffor email k>ti| Ladies' ami Cent?

Wardrobes,Lcftoff Clothing of all d*.scriptions. Boot*, Portmanteau!,Trunks,Cheitt of Tools; best prices. Addrau:125. Virian-st. T«J. 21-760.' T~~~' RAGS. RAGS. ~~"

WANTED to Buy, Old Rag* of allkinds, in any quantity. A. V.

Steward,Ltd., 133,Taranaki-st TeL 20-U& : ■

SECTION,SEATOUN. *WANTED to Buy, Section. Particu-lars, etc., to 855,Evg. Post,

RAGS. RAGS.SAVE jour old rags. We buy them,

any kind, \tt any quantity. A. VjSteward.Ltd., 133, Taranaki-et. TeL 20----119.

RAGS. RAGS.WANTED to Buy, Old Raps of an?description. We collect from jove

door. A. V. Steward,Ltd., 133,Taranaki-et. TeL 20-119. "

MISCELLANEOUS.TX7AJNTED, 3 Passengers to Napier," * leave 8 o'clock Xmas Eve morning.

Information,write 900, Evg. Post.

WANTED Known — DressmakingSchool(2nd floor,Rod's Bldg., Cour-

tenay-pl). Lessons,Is 6d; Frocks Cutand Fitted from 5b 6d.WANTED, Price for Plumbing (bath**' room fittings). Apply 17,Plunket.

st.^Kelburn. _rf^IVE her a Powder Compacto or>" Dainty Dressing Table Novelty. Seaour window. Geo. Jetfety, Lambton-qy<

GIVE a Fountain Pen or Propel-renlExpel Pencil. Geo. Jeffery, Pea

Doctor,Lambton-qyiTTSEKUL Presents for men—Leatliei'*^ Wallets, Ivoroid Military Brushes,Silver Ink Stands. Ueo. Jeffery, Lamb.ton-qy. .-I

COTCHBuu delights the heart Of th»true Scot; Shortbread, Almond

Paste,CakeDecorations from The Paris-ian Pastrycooks, Courtcncy-pl.

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1025. 3

PROPERTIESFOR SALK.

I^ASTBOURNE—2 Lovely Sections,on■*J the Marine parade, facing the sea,handy to boat and buses, 90ft frontage;cheapest sections in this favourite local-ity. Price £6 10s per foot; terms canbe arranged. Willans, 103,Lanibton>qy.T>ROOKLYN (151, Washington-ay.)—■*■*' Superior 6-rd. House,one floor, toSell or Let, every modern cony., asnew, heart timber, sum all day, lovelyview, corner section; £1550, or £2 15s;owner leaving; immediate possession.TJERHAMPORE—For Salj, well-built■*-* House,in good order, containing 4largerooms, hall, bathroom,and scullery,c.1.,hot point, range, new gasstove, cop-per and tubs, large level section,roomfor garage, close trams. Inspection in-vited. Price £965. Terms. 880,Evg.Post.ABSENTEE Owner, compelled sacri-

fice,Modern BungalowResidence,5rooms, kitchenette,every appointment,lovely situation,_ minute Hataitai bus;tine water view; splendid section,beauti-fully laid out; price £1650,terms. 903;Evg. .Pott. '

WNERJeaving will Sellher SuperiorResidence,5 rooms, kitchenette,

splendid position, Northland road, con-venient'tram and bus; price £1250,easyterms. Write 904,Evg. Post."I *V Sectionsin that beautiful Block"* *' amongthe trees at top of Hutchin--Bon-rd.,Vogeltown; price £135to £250.Get in early. Nothing better offering.Benge, 6, Boulcott-st. ■.

VyALLACE-ST., best part, nicely ele-

'" vated—3 Rooms,kitchenette, goodorder, wired new system, etc.; room gar-age; price £1050,£150cash. Whiteacreand Dentice,7, Courtenay-pl.CEATOUN—New Bungalow, 5 rooms

and kitchenette, carrara ceilingsthroughout, built-in cupboards and bins,walk-in pantry, safe,etc.; section 41ft x165ft, vacant;.price £1450,£200 cash. IWhiteacre and Dentice,7, Courtenay-pl.pITY—6 Rooms,fitted with everycon-

ceivable modern convenience,nicelypapered throughout, concrete paths andyard; 5 minutes' walk to heart city;owner leaving Wellington; £1475,easyterms. M'Donald and Co., M'DonaldBuildings, 132,Willis-st. ■

THE TERRACE—Apartment House of14 rooms, fully furnished linen,

cutlery, etc.; always full. A splen-did paying proposition; good lease,lowrental; owner leaving; £700 cash.M'Donald and Co., M'Donald Buildings,132,Willis-st.

KELBURN — Beautiful Home , of 5rooms, fitted with every conceiv-

able modern convenience;tiled roof,casement windows, la^ns front andback; glorious view. Owner transfer-ed. Sacrificing £1650, £200 cash.M'Donald and Co.,M'Donald Buildings,132,Willis-st. iTlfOUNT VICTORIA—7Large Rooma■"*■ having every possible modern con-venience,large section,w,ith two front-ages; motor garage,splendid situation;£2300,terms arranged. M'Donald andCo., M/Donald Buildings, 132,Willis-st.

EWTOWN—7 Large and LoftyRooms,with every possible mod-

ern otfy., fitted cupboards and ward-robes; large level section,fully furnish-ed. See this at once. Only £1350.Terms arranged. M'Donald and Co.,M'Donald Buildings, 132, Willis-st."I3ROOKLYN-7 Large Rooms with"*-* every conceivable modern cony.,insplendid condition; large .section withgarden; room for garage,-2 mins. tram;£1425,easy terms. M'Donald and Co.,M'Donald Buildings,. 132,Williß-st.£1150, BUNGALOW—Adelightful habi-

tation of 4 rooms and kitchenette(drawing-room, breakfast-room,two bed-rooms), just being completed, unusuallyattractive design, charming interior,domed Carraraceiling, tiled well fires ofa distinctive and' ornate design, costly,veil-chosen papers, electrio Tight, hotpoints, "Bungalow" gas cooker,,spaciousbathroom,porcelain bath and basin,largesection. A swagger little home,positively,and without parallel, the biggest bargainof the year Smith and Jones,De LuxeTheatre,Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.

1075, ClTY—ChoiceHome, 4 largerooms and kitchenette,attractive ap-

pearance, casement windows, invitinglycosy interior, electric light, spacious bath-room, porcelain bath and basin, distinc-tive wallpapers, good section,room forgarage,delightfully sunnyposition. Posi-tively the biggest bargain on the market,Don't miss it. Sole Agents, Smith andJones,De Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pl.0100 DEPOSIT,price £980,Charming*" Bungalcw, 4 rooms, just out ofbuilder's hands, distinctly de-sign, attractive interior, electric light,porcelain bath and basin, Shacklockrange, healthful, invigorating surround-ings, magnificent outlook; a stupendousbargain. Don't miss it. Smith andJones,De Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pl.Tel. 21-50G.

1000 GOVERNMENT Mortgage (Ha-taitai)—Charming Bungalow, built 4

years, distinctively modern design, charm-ing interior, expensively finished,electriolight, gas cooker,hot water service,spa- -icious bathroom,porcelain bath and basin,extremely pleasant situation. A home in-deed. Price £1550.Smith and Jones,DeLuxe Theatre,Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.

£"' 103 DEPOSIT, Price £1075—CharmingHome,4 spacious rooms, pleasing do-sign, electrio light, hot water service,bright, sunnyrooms, good section,level,nicely laid out, lawns,flowerand vegetablegarden, minute from tram, best partIsland Bay. A positive gift. Ownerleav-

ing Dominion. Govt. mortgage. Smithand Jones,De Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pi. Tel. 21-506. ' ' , ...£175 DEPOSIT,price £1100.Kilbirnie'*■' Bungalow, attractive design, daintyoriel windows, charming interior, elec-tric light, hot water service,gas cooker,hot points, porcelain bath and basin,pleasant situation,minute from tram. Adistinct opportunity. Smith and Jones,De -Luxe Theatre, Courtenay-pi. Tel.21-506.VSTANTED Sell, Glorious5-rd. Bunga--I*T low, best part Miramar, builtheart timbers,oriel windows,sun porch,big rooms, Carrara ceilings, lovely bath-loom, pore, bath and basin,',caliphjjnt,c.1., gas cooker,big level section,room. for garage.Price £1350, terms. Realbargain. Quick possession. M'lntyreand Co.,215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell, Very Fine Farm of1* T about 170 acres, pick of the Mana-■vyatu Line; semi-tropical climate,lovelyrich land, all ploughable, well watered;dairy land, now used as such with a fineherd. Could be sold in two sections,with good homos on each, brick andwood; big Government mortgages there-on. Price £58 per acre. An absolutegift. Apply speedily, M'lntyre and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell, 6-rd. House, close1" . Cambridge terrace, h: water ser-vice, also caliphont, bathroom, decolite.floor, pore, bath, gas cooker,c.1.,motorshed,concrete paths. Price £1650. Ab-solute snip. Quick possession. M'ln-tyre, and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.\yANTED Sell,House and large work-1' * shop. Lower Tory-st.; make excel-lent shop or warehouse; tremendousprospective value. Price reduced to£3000. Apply quickly, M'lntyre and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.YyANTED SeTl,6-rd. House, Thorn-y don,close Hill-st.; h. and c. water,c.1., gas cooker,concrete paths. Price£1275._. Absolute snip. Early posses-sion. M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy;VyANTED Sell, Block Property, Wil-TT lis-st., close St. Peter's Church;

land 52 x 150ft (about), beet side; rip-ping investment; big prospective value.Price £4350; great chance. M'lntyreand Co., 2]5, Lambton-qy.\yANTED Sell, Warehouse or Factory*' Site, with old house arid brick

shed thereon;,alongside Dixon-st. andCourtenay-'pl. Price £2250; unusualchance. M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lamb-ton-qy. _______"TJARGAJN,7 rooms. 3% acres, out-■*-* buildings, electricity. Particulars,35,Evg. Post.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

FOR SALE, Ideal Home, 6 rooms,glassed-in balcony, c.1.,gas, h. and

c, good garden and concrete paths,vicinity Newtown Park. Price _1350;deposit £300. For appointment withowner write 689,Evg. Post.

ARORI—GoodDry Building- Sec-tions,handy tram, from £9 deposit,

easyterms; also 5-rd. House,large sec-tion, suitable poultry. D. Hunter, Park-vale-rd.,Karori.I OWER HUTT-6-rd. House,h. and

c, gas, excellent locality, concretepaths, large workshop, garden in splen-did order; price £1000. GoodwinandChichester.

| "V'EW Bunga'ow, b iooms, hot water,| -^' c.1.,every possible cony., best local-iij, and vacant; price ."1150;deposit£200. W. Croft, Municipal Bldgs., Pe-tone.YORK BAY-Absolutely the pick of

all the bays, 3-rd. Bungalow; largesection,splendid view,bus service. Greatbargain at £550. E. Price,Petone,SoleAgent. Tel. 46-306.

_^ANTED to Sell, privately, 7-rd.House,Kelburn, 2min from cable. car, all cony)., including modern c.l- in-

stallation, gas atove, caliphont, h.p.boiler, ate. Particular! from 94, EvgPost

WANTED to Sell,6-rd. Modern Resi-dence,well situated, 1 mm. tram,

Hataitai; well financed; will considerreliable motor-car part deposit. Price£1800. Tel. 24-864,or write 852,Evg.Post. ;_WANTED to Sell by Owner,6-rd. Re-

sidence,c.1.,hot and cold water,bathroom,scullery, magnificent harbourview, excellent home, £1200; depositabout £300 for quick sale. Write 885,Evg. Post. ___

RIVATE Hotel, heart of Wellington,57 rooms, fully furnishedand fitted;

lease 6/4years; £3075. Very easy terms.J. Fanning and Co.,74, Manners-st.

ITORSALE, Clarinet,as new, £8, oroffer. Write 940,Evg. Post.

T\IAMOND Rings from the Specialist,*-* just about half retail price. Brabin,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs). '

POSITIVE BARGAIN.

LOWER HUTT—*SO Deposit, Magni-ficent Home, situated within Bmins

of railway station,bus stops at door; 6large rooms, all modern conveniences,porcelain bath, lawns, concrete paths,and garden well laid out. Write 952,Evg. Post.. WANTED TO SELL.

WANTED Sell, Furniture. Our fam-out Low Pricea,Quality, and De-

sign talk of town. No retail anopi. Fac-tory Showroomonly. Wellington Cabi-net Co., Ltd., 56,Adelaide-rd."11TANTED Sell,Tents and Flys, famous

"* Anchor brand, all sizes,from 37s6d; special featuresmake value unbeat-able. Sendfor price lists- MeltzerBros.,131,Manners-st.WANTED Sell—Xraas Saleon. Ten-»" nis and Holiday Frocks, in fugi

and floral voile, manufacturers direct,half usual prices. 24,Wilson-st., New-town, near Constable-st. (turn Camp-bell's corner).VSTANTED Sell, Pianos—Thousands of'-" N.Z. Homes overjoyed with Nim-mo'B Pianos. Why-not yours? Show-rooms, Kent terrace.TVANTED Sell,New 4-Piece OakBed-

"' room Suite, latest design, £22 10s.Seethis bargain. City. Auction. Rooms,Blair-st.

WANTED Sell, 2 Singer DropheadMachines,Handsome Walnut Side-

board,2 OakChina Cabinets. City Auc-tion Rooms,Blair-st.

WANTED Sell, 2 Axminster Carpets,30yda Carfet Runner, 50yds

ScotchLinoleums. City Auction Rooms,Blair-st.. , -,"■.:!'- -' '' - "">■'"■ ■ .WANTED Sell, Singer Dropheads, cut

prices; New Oak Dropheads; cashor terms. Globe,Oper> House.

WANTED Sell—los weekly buys abrand new all British Nimmo

Piano. SeeXmaa. display,Kent terraceiWANTED Sell,-Binoculars,BX. mag.,"' great power; satisfaction guaran-

teed; unbeatable value; £5. MeltzerBros., 131,Manners-st.

ANTED Sell,Musical Instruments,keenest prices; Banjo-Mandolin,

70s; Ukulele,20s; etc. Meltzer Bros.,131,Manners-st. '

WANTED to Sell,Pianos and Gramo-phones, easy terms, fill y,ourhome

with music for Xmas. Haworth's Musi-cal House,Cuba-st. .WANTED to Sell, Suitable Xmas

Gifts: His Master's Voice Records,largest selection World's Celebrities.Haworth, 109,Cuba-st.

WANTED Sell,Rebuilt Piano,magni-ficent appearance and tone, reduc-

ed from £87 to £42. Nimmo's, Ltd.,Kent terrace.

ANTED Sell, Singer 66, cheapi;Drophead, £5 15s;OakDropheads1;

terms arranged. Globe, Grand OperaHouse. -

ANTED Sell Tents. 6 i 8 (enjoyyour holidays), 29s 6d; why pay

more? Les Sternberg, the Suit CaseKing, 127,Manners-st. '

ANTED to Sell, Furniture, directfrom factory; u o shop. Wellington

CabinetCo., Ltd., back of 56, Adelaide-rd. Open Friday nights.WANTED Sell, English Piano £15","" Table Gramophone 97s 6d,Beauti-ful CabinetGramophone £ 19. City. Auc-tiori Rooms,Blair-st.,WANTED .to Sell, good Horse, har-

ness and expres3 given in. Apply78, Hollpway-rd., Mitcheltown.

! -VyANTED Sell,Gramophones at prices*" jand terms to suit individual re-

quirements. Demonstrations at Nimmo's,Ltd., Kent terrace.

WANTED Sell, D.8.8.L. Shotgun,Gent's Eadie-Coaster Bike; cheap.

18,Constable-st. Tel. 24-501 after 6.

WANTED to Sell, Indian Carpet, 10 x12; Oak Settee,Part Dinner and

Tea Set (Blue de Roi), E.P. Ware, Or-naments, Copper Kettle, Iron Boiler,New Tennis Racquet, Several Canariesand Cages. Apply 61> Duncan terrace,Kilbirnie.

WANTED to Sell, Baby's 3-PositjonRocker,HighChair,Baby's Bath,

and GalvanisedIron Bath; all perfectcondition. Tel. "23-100,or 110,Tasman-st.WANTED to Sell, Good Confection-' * cry Business,splendid stand, 6

good living rooms, c.1.,hot point, h. andc. water, gas cooker,lease 2 years andnine months. Price and all particulars929,Evg. Post.WANTED to Sell,Duchesse Chests,at.*"" 85s and 455;Book Shelvesand Floor

Rugs to clear at half price. D. Jones,Furniture and Toy Manufacturer,16,Kil-birniecres., facing Reserve,Kilbirnie.pHESTERFIELD Suites! Chester-

field Suites! Secureyour's atKenner's. (We ' are manufactur-ers). For a few shillings per week.Opp. King's Theatre.OAK Oval Mirror 4-piece Bedroomv Suites, £19 10s, £23 2s 6d, £2615s, for, a few shillings per week atKenner's,.Lower Cuba-st., and opp.King's Theatre.CASH Cycle Depot—Genuine Argyle

Cycles, Eadie Coaster,£7 10s;guar-anteed. Next Royal Oak Hotel, Man-ners-st.

OAK Furniture at the price of rimu.Seeour beautifulstocks in all tim-

bers. Art Cabinet Co., Ltd., UpperCuba-st."DEDDING! Bedding! Buy your■*-* Bedding at Kenner's. We aremattress makers of the best singles from20s,doubles from 355. Lower Cuba-st.,also opp. King's Theatre.

SEAGRASS Chairs and Lounges, coayond comfortablefor seaside bach.

Buy at factory, save hn^e profits. J. W.Walker, 104, Kiritoul-at.. Newt-own.CYCLES, new, Eadie Coaster, good. tires, £5 15s. Cash Cycle Depot,next Royal Oak iioUJ, —uuuers st. j

WANTED TO SELL.

STYLISH Pbny, Gig, and Harness,£35; will sell separately. Also

Draught Gelding, 7 years, staunch,brok-en to chains,only £18. Williamson,Haywards, Hutt Valley. Tel. 170MUp-per Hutt."POX Private Sale Contents 5 rooms,-*" Piano,Gramophone, Oak Bedroom,and Dining-room Suites,in one lot, «.rto suit purchasers. ApplyBox 628, PostOffice, Wellington.

REFLEX Camera,i-plate, Aldii f4.5.lens, shutter, speeds, i-second to

1-1300,3 double plate-holders and leathercase; had very little use; £12 10s. Reply723,Evg.'Post.T\IAMOND Rings from the Specialist,■*-' just about halt' retail price. Brabin,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).CIAMERA, i-plate, Klimax, double ex-> tension,Aidis, f7.7. lens,6 plate-hold-ors, leather case, in good condition,£4 10s.Reply722,Evg. Pest. .CAMERA, 3i x Z\, Premoette Junior,Plantograph lens, takes film packs,practically new; price 355. Reply 726,Evg. Post,

XfOR SALE, Overland Model 80, me-"*■ chanical condition and tires good;trial run; gelf-starter, electric lights;availableholidays; cash or terms. Apply959,Evg. Post.P~IANO, Bord, Paris, Upright Grand,£22 10s; snip; Portable Gramo-phones, English, £5 15s. WellingtonPiano Agency, 50, Courtenay-pl."Jl/fARY bought a Gramophone, a Port-■"■*-able, they say. Everywhere thatMary went, that Gramophone wouldplay. Wellington Piano Agency, 50,Courtenay-pl.pLARINETS, Boehm Flutes,and Musi-

cal Accessories at lowest prices. V.S. James,71,Courtenay-pl. (first floor).

SEE the display of Toys, Crockery, Py^rex for Xmas Gifts at Keen Kut

Stores, Couttenay-pl.

FANCY Cups and Saucers,excellentXmas gifts, wonderfulvalue. Open

Warehouse Co., Blair-st., Courtenay-pl.TpUPiNITURE-We have thousands of■■■ satisfied customers. Why notyou; use'Kenner's money. Opp. King'sTheatre;also Lower Cuba-st.PHANTECLER'ChocoIate Liqueurs inU Gift Boxes;2s 6d, 4s,7s 6d. Madeby Old ChelseaChocolateCo. Obtain-able only at Dustin's,Cuba-st.

lAMOND Ringa from the Specialist,just about half retail price. Brabin,

360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).EW Singer Machine and! Motor for

new power; only used once. Ring26-004.BOEHM Flutes, Clarinets,all Musical

Supplies, at surprisingly low prices.V. S. James,71, Courteny-pl. (firstfloor).

INO! Largest stocks in Wellingtontoto choose from. New shipment,

from 5s 9d per yd, 2yd« wide. Kenner'g,the Furnisher,opp. King's Theatre,alsoLower Cuba-st.JfURNITURE! What .about it? Call

■*■ in and have a chat with Mr, Ken-ner; he will accommodate you on hiseasy terms. Lower Cuba-st.;also opp.King's Theatre.pURNITURE-Buy from the Factory

*" and save #hop profits; cash orterms. Wellington Cabinet Co., Ltd.,back of 56, Adelaide-rd. Open Fridaynights.T lEBEZEIT'S, Petone — Xmas Spe--*^ cial: "Swan Brand" AluminiumSaucepjns, heavy gauge; 17s 6d the setof 4; post free.

FURNITURE displays that appeal.See our windows, then ' ace our

stocks. Art Cabinet Co., Ltd., UpperCuba-st. ,

££. WORTH Furniture, £1 per week,factory to public, honest construc-

tion. Art Cabinet Co., Ltd., UpperCuba-st, "

WRISTLET Watches,Xylonite Ware,ChamedeonWare; Bplendid Xmas

gifts. Open Warehouse Co., Blair-st.,Courtenay place. " ,

OGANBERHIES. Loganberries —The king of jam fruit; 11s per121b,delivered. R. Barnard, Main-rd.,jLower Hutt.

LOGANBERRIES make most deliciouspies. Gooddesert. Order quick-

ly. Many were disappointed last year.Tel. 354,Hutt.

LOGANBERRIES—11s per 121b,in-'t eluding 20 minutes' recipe for jam.

Delivered. Barnard, Main-rd., LowerHutt. Tel. 354.T ARGE Assortment Fancy Cups an 3"" Saucers,Teasets,Dinner Sets,lowprices. Keen Kut Stores,Courtenay-pl.pRYSTAL Suites from 22s 6d for 7

" pieces; Wedgwood in variety.Open Warehouse Co., Blair-st, Court-enay-pl. . ■ ■

|?XQUISITE Hand-painted Tuscan"L* China Tea sets, from 355. OpenWarehouse Co.,Blair-st., Courtenay-pl.

ENGLISH Dinner Plates, 4s 6d and5s 6d half-dozen;Dessert,2s lid

half-dozen. Keen Kut Stores,Courte-nay-pl. . ■'" - -£100 WORTH Furniture, £2 per week.

We sell nothing shoddy. Beautify!your home at Art Cabinet Co., Ltd.,Upper Cuba-st.

T Radford's Sale—Sewing Machines," new drophead, £1212s;Hammocks,

8s 6d; Washboards,Is 3d; Jap Bead Cur-tains, 10s 6d; Cups and Saucers,Tum-blers,4s 6d doz.BEST selection of Xmas Cards and

dainty Autography Stationery atAitken'a Arcade,5, Courtenay-pl.

GRAVEL and Sandfor concrete; BlueScreenings for footpaths, Rocks for

rockeries. Northland Quarry. Tel. 26----556. ' ,

ENNER'S!—We are doing the busi-ness. Why? Because we have

the furniture you _ want, at your ownterms. Opp. King's Theatre, alsoLower Cuba-st.KENNER'S 1 Kenner's! Come

right in. make yourself at homofor furniture value; your own terms.Opp. King's Theatre,also Lower Cuba-st ; ■

SEAGRASS Chairs, Lounges. Settees,etc.; strong, cosy, borer-proof. Buy

at Factory. Save7s 6d to 10s per chair.Open Friday nights also. J. W. Walker,104. Rintoul-st.. Newtown (no shop).WALLPAPERS, 1000rolls frbm9d roll

(latest patterns), to clear for Xmascleaning. 65, Vivian-st.

LAYER Piano,with jazz effects,prac-tically new and in good condition.

Apply 759,Evg. Post. ■.

"C^ORSALE, CockerSpaniel Pups. 17,J Ta-sman-st.SINGER Oak Dropheads—Save canvas-

ser's commission by buying at Globe,Grand Opera House.QPLENDID GermanPiano for Sale,no£* further use, free»froinborer; snipf.T cash. Write 805,Evg. Post.1 r\t\ HOLIDAY Frocks and SwissSilkJLAJ" Hand-embroidered Frocks, allshapes and styles, from J9s lid, suitablefor Xmas. Madame Cowan,117,Cuba-st.ff\ TRAVELLERS' Samples, in repp,OU gab, kasha, floral, and beadedninon and georgette, repe de chine, from£3 3s. Madame Cowan,117,Cuba-st,FRENCH and English Model Frocks,

suitable all occasions, from £5 ss,Ensemble Costumesfrom £6 6s; Tweedfrom £4 4s. Madame Cowan.117,Cuba-st. .____pHRISTMAS Cakes,plain and iced,

' from 3s eally delicious. Made byDustin,Cuba-st.,and Newtown.

ENNER'S! Kenner's! Kenner's!Kenner's! Buy your Furniture

at Kenner's,the house of service,LowerCuba-fit.,also^opp. King's Theatre.C~ HINA Tea Sets, 17s 6d to £5 10"b;

SaladSets. Cs 9d to 60s. Edwards's,96,Willis-st.

1ENGLISH Paint, white and cream, 18s"J gal.; Roof Red, 12s Cd gal.; Oil

Stain Varnish and Brushes,cheap. 65,Vivian-st.

OAK Oval 4-picce Bedroom Suite,beautiful design, £20 18s. See itninde uL Art CabinetCo., Ltd., UpperCuba-st. ■

WANTED TO SELL.

|~IHESTERFIELD Suites, from the\j manufacturerdirect to you. First-class workmanship and quality'guaranteed.A. D. Tucker 67, Dixon-st., near MilkDepot.

lAMOND Rings from the Specialist,justabout half retail price. Brabin,

360,Lambton-qy. (upßtairs).

IBURNISHING? Then inquire aboutour Wholesale Factory to Public

Prices. Wellington Cabinet'Co., Ltd.,56c, Adelaide-rd.,first tram stop pastBasin Reserve.GRAMOPHONE Motors'. Names likeVJT these: "Garrard," "Helycon,""Russell," "Electromophon." ImportersPhoneriea,18, Darby-st:, Auckland.

JOY for young and old—ChristmasCrackers in nice fancy boxes. A

Christmas necessity. Dustin's, Cuba-st.TjIAMOND Rings from the Specialist,-*-' just about half retail price.. Brabin,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).

FOR immediate delivery. Coal, Coke,Firewoodt and Wood King FireLighters. Wellington South FirewoodDepot. Tel. 22-764.VMAS Cakes,plain and iced,from 3s;■**■ really delicious. Made by Dustin,Cuba-st.,and Newtown.OVAL Dining Table, Sideboard, 4

Chairs, in oak, £2214s, on easiestterms. Art Cabinet Co., Ltd., UpperOuba-st.

FfASX Instalment*, Janes-trail. Furni-!i ture. £20. 5s par week; £40, 10s;£80.20» Janet .nrt Co..Riddiford-rt.

BEACH Dresses,Tennis Frocks, linen,fugi, cotton, marocain, georgette,voile, etc., from 32s 6d. Sunshades from4s ltd. Madame Cowan,117,Cuba-st.TUAMOND Rings from the Specialist,"*-' just about half retail price. Brabin,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).'TCE CreamFreezers,4 quart 365,and"*■ larger sizes. Ewbank Carpet Sweep-ers 30s to 455. Edwards's,96,Willis-st.pHAPMAN AND M'LAUGHLIN->■' Best British Tricycles, rubber-tired,from £2 7s 6d. 143,Manners-st.,sameside as James Smith's.FATHER, Buy me one of Chapman

and M'Laughlin'sScooters,Englishmake. 143,Manners-st.,same side asJames Smith's. 'TROLLS' Prams, 12s 6d: all,rubber-J tired. Chapman and M'Cauehlin,143,Manners-st.,same side as JamesSmith's.pHINA Spice Sets,9 pieces, 9s 6d set;

China Cruet Sets, 2s 6d to 5s 6dset. Edwards's,96,Willis-st.ITANCY Brief and SchoolBags, Mani-

cure Sets,Party Bags,tVanity Cases,

Dress and Travelling Cases,etc. Opp.Patrick's,Vi^ian-st."TiIAMOND Rings from the Specialist,XJ just about half retail price. Brabin,360,Lambton-qy. (upstairs).

ORNET, Besson, new, creation,sil-ver-plated, lone model,quicKchange,

leather case, complete, new instrument,£15; also Brass Cornet and case, £4.Apply1, Tennyson-st.pHRISTMAS Decorations—Holly, any"J quantity, delivered. Tel. 167,Lower

Hutt, or apply Mrs. E. Westerby, Garden-rd., Taita.

HE Berkely, the last word in Gramo-phones, magnificent value; terms ex-

ceptionally easy. 16,Riddiford-st."DERKELY Gramophones, rich in tone" and appearance, £1 deposit, 5s week-ly. 16,Riddiford-st.,opp. Play Grounds.pRAMOPHONES,portable or cabinet," richness of tone Unsurpassed;easiest terms at*the Berkely, 16,Riddi-ford-Bt. ; ;

WO No.'o Gauge Scale Model Locq-motives, electrically driven, condi-

tion as new. Reply 719,Evg. Post.AFTERNOON Tea Spoons, in cases,

E.P.N.S.,7s 6d to 25s case; CopperBowls from 4s to 50s. Edwards's,96,Willis-st.

i ' '. . "IBRE Lunch Bc^es,'special Clearing

price, Bin, for Is. At Land's BagShop, 69, Willis-rt. «* 'MECCANO Magazine, pwt free. 4d.

Complete stocki of' Meccano andHornby Trains, at Land's Bag Shop, 248,Lambton-qy. -VACUUM Flaik for 4a. Keep baby's

food hot all night Buy at Land'sBag Shop. 69. Willis:itQUITCaaei, made of best cowhide,with»_' good locks and corners, 24in,for 765.Land's Bag Shop. 69, Willis-it

LAND'S Bag Shop, 248, Lambton-qy.,"ell for 21) Beat Cowhidt 14in At-

tache Case,with good locks.AND'S Bag Shop, 68, Willis-sk, sell

for 15a Strong Fibr« 24in Suit Cue.good locks and corners. .NASH'S Leather Arcade Sells Suit

Cases,2 locki and corners, s steelframe around body; 22in, 12s 6d; 24in.14s; 26in. 15s. Cuba-stSOLID Leather Suit Cases,2 locks. 22in.

£2 10s, 24in, £2 15s. Great value.Nash't L»rther Arcade,CubastLEATHER. Kit Bags, Win, 26s 6d;

■6in,30s;18in,335. Ideal week-endbag. JNash's. Leather Arcade, 133-135.Cuba-st. '

MOTORSAND CYCLESFORSALE.

MOTOR LORRY,CHEAPFOR QUCKSALE.

rpWO-TON THORNYCROFTLORRY,■*- in good condition; terms to rijrhtman. " I

PETHERICK AND CO.,Tory street, Wellington, j

DODGE 3-SBATER CAR,

IN first-classcondition,almost new, wellshod, two spare tires and rims;

price £135. A real snip. ApplyJ. A. SMYTH,

25,Mercer street.

OVERLAND 90.£85.

5-SEATER, electric light, self-starter,well shod, good appearance, com-pleterunning order.

Telephone 21-610.

TOURING CAR FOR EXCHANGE.

OWNER of Splendid 5-Seater 6-Cylin-der Jewett Touring. Car, whose

businecs is only in Wellington, desiresExchange for 4-Seater4-Cylindar Car ofgood English or Continental make.

Details to 944,Evening Post.

VERLANDS, 2 and 5-seaters, £130,'£130, £135, £140, £150, £155,,

£165;; Bluebird £250 and £260.Hatrick and Co., Used Car Dept. Tel.28040. "■PJUICK, 4 Tourer, good mechanicalD order, £100. Nash N.Zr. Motors,Ltd., Waring Taylor-st. Terms arranged.O ESSEX ColonialBody Touring, good* as new, shod new balloons, allround, £315. Hatrick and Co., UsedCar Dept. Tel. 28-040.WILLLY'S Knight, £175, £195,£225/" £250, £275, £315. Hatrick andCo., Used CarDept. Tel. 28 040.NEW Cycles-The Royal, £6 15s,fully

tquipped with Eadie coaster; Ladies'PerfectionCychs, £9 10s;B.S.A., Empire,£11 Us; Juvenile Cycles, £8 complete.-Mitchfill and Co.. 74, Lambton-qy. Tel.42-207 ■

O BLUEBIRD Overlands,long wheel** base, demonstrators,£235. Sellnev at £315. Hatrick and Co., UsedCar Dept. Tel. 28-040.O CUBIT New Roadsters-These cars*' are new with colonial bodies,excep-tional offer, £225. Hatrick and Co.,Used Car Dept. Tel. 28040.XTARLEY Davidson,1915, in good me-■*■■*■ chanical order,good tires, complete,£20. Rodgei-s and Hall, Ltd.XTUDSON Sedan, u-passenger, 1924"*■-*" model,perfect order, excellentlyshod; price £450, Nublj N.Z. Motors,Ltd.

MOTORS.AND CYCLESFOB »ALI.WANTED, Sell, Bike. Sidecarattath-" ed, suitable for boy from 4to 7years. King 24-569,or call 4XO,Broad-way, Miramar.WANTED Bell,Gent's James Cycle, as.»» new, Eadie hub, Michelin tires;Icheap for cash. 62,Kauri-st.,Miramar.WANTED Sell,~Lady'B Bike, free-»» wheel, good order, £3 10s. 142.Hanson-st.WANTED to Sell,Lady's Massey Har-\y ris Bike, also Boy'» 18-inch Frame.Apply74,Vivian-st.WANTED Sell, Two Boys' Bicycles,' » reasonable offer;*boys aged 9to 14

years. Apply 931,Evg. Post.WANTED Bell, £115will buy Dodge»* 5-seater, newly painted, engineoverhauled. 69, Herald-st. ■

"I^ORD, 5-seater, good condition,newly"*■ , painted; £20, fust come. Donkin,Mam-st.,Lower Hutt.K-SEATER Ford, good order, £35, easyYr *w^; ,mußrt B?IL APPIy Te AroMotor, Works, Leeds-st., on Monday.f)WNER wishes to Sell Ford 1925v Model Touring Car; only done 6000mies; 3 new tires, others slightly used.Splendid engine, good appearance. £90.Write 912,Evg. Post, or Ring 20X17. .TfSSEX, 4-cyl., 5-seater, in good order,*"* wants one new tire, best offer over£70 gets it. For trial apply 916,Erg.Post.(WNER, leaving, wishes Sell Buick 6,v Roadster,splendid condition; £115;consider terms, any trial. 909,Evg. Post.TtrOTOR-Bicycle, cheap, carburettor,■"■*■ belt, tires, and tubes new. 9,Knight's-rd., Lower Hutt."POR SALE, 4 815-120 Goodyear Cord-■■ Tires. Apply18,Derwent-st.,WandBay. __ ■■

"DOUGLAS, 2% h.p., twin, in goodXJ order, £20. Apply N. 7 Alliance,205,Lambton-qy.rpißES—Motor-cycle, 26 x 2^4, 255;28■■■x3, 455;all oversizes;cheap. BuyNow. Dunelt Agency, 133,Vivian-st.A SNIP-Koyal Enfield Motor-bike■"" (2%), splendid going order. Price

£22, or terms. Can see Sunday, 228,Riddiford-st., Newtown."pOX SALE, Pattern B.S.A. Colebrook"A Bicycle, in perfect order,going cheap.Write 958,Evg. Post. /"DOCKER Chassisfor Sale,cheap; also■"' Easting Windscreen and DamagedSide-ear.Ring 20-889,Sunday morning.fYLDSMOBILE,Touring Model, justv newly painted and plated, and newhood,,etc., in perfect order, any trialgiven; price '£225.Apply 35,Plunket-st.,or ring 26-187. ■

AJ.S. Twin, in good mechanical» order, £25.Rodgers and Hall, Ltd.OUGLAS,294 Motor-bike for Sale,

1925 model. Apply14,Jacobs-pl.f offTory-at.HARLEY-DAVIDSON, good condi-

tion; cheap for cash. Reply 871,Evg. Post.4-CYLINDER Henderson,late model,

disc wheels,perfect condition,cheap.M'Mahon Motor Supplies, 29, Harris-st., Wellington. Tel. 44-942.SUNBEAM (2%), 2-speed gear box,kick start; bargain. M'Mahon Mo-tor Supplies, 29, Harris-gt., Wellington.Tel. 44-942.

-H.P. Triumph, all chain drive, all ac-cessories,3-speed, kick start. M'Ma-

hon Motor Supplies, 29,; Harris-st., Wel-lington. Tel. 44-942.TfLKCTRIC Harley Davidson,1923,7-9-t----*-* h.p., and genuine Harley Chassis,complete with speedometer and all ac-cessories,£80:easyterms. Rodgers andHall, Ltd.

EW COMET (2%), 2-stroke,3-speed,kick start; call and inspect. M'Ma-

Lon Motor Supplies, 29,Harris-st., Wel-lington. Tel. 44-942.

IDECARS—EngIish and" AmericanCoach-builtSidecarBody, £4; But-

cher's Meat Delivery Box, cheap. M'Ma-hon Motor Supplies, 29,Harris-st., Wel-lington. Tel. 44-942.tfOR SALE, 7-9 Indian Chief (1925)

Combination,Goulding ChassisandSidecar,,allaccessories,sidecar light,bal-loon tires, condition of outfit as new;any trial. Owner,in shares with car, hasno use for cycle. Easy terms if requir-ed. Write 853,Evg. Port. 'TNDIAN Scout,1924,in good condition,-L £60, terms arranged. Rodgera andHall, Ltd., 157-159,Willig-st.

OUGLAS Motor-cycle, 2%-h.p., per-fect condition, new tires, fees

paid; any trial. First offer gets it. Ap-ply8, Cardall-st.,Newtown,before noonSunday.

'

OK SALE, Chevrolet,3-seater,dickeyseat, dash and parking lights, Belf-

starter, 5 nearly new tires, paint andupholstery good as new. Genuinebar-gain, £60,or nearest offer. Burkes Gar-age, Coutts-st.,,Kilbirnie.

ARLEY-DAVIDSON Combinationfor urgent Sale,first-classorder,

recently overhauled, complete withwindscreen and speedometer. Ring24-008. ■'

ILLYS Knight, 5-seater, 5 wirewheels,7 tires, perfect condition,

£80. or near offer. Write 840,Evg.Post. ■ ,SMALL 4-cylinder Buick Car, self-

starter, c.1., good running order,cash £65. Write 824,Evg. Post."pOR SALE, Ford Touring Car, late"» model,good condition; £70 cash,or terms. Apply 800, Post' Agency,

,Lower Hutt. .TjOUGLAS, 1924,only done 1000 miles,*■' appearance and condition as new,£U>. Rodgers and Hall, Ltd., 157-159,Willis-sf ;■

'

FORD Touring Car, perfect order, allaccessories,£55. 19,Matai-rd.,Ha-

taitai. '

T7K)RD Light Delivery, suitable for anyMj class of work, in perfect order; realbargain. 771,Evg. Post."EV)R SALE, Triumph Bicycle, cheap,-T in first-class.condition,band and rimbrake«. 581,Adelaide-rd.

INDIAN Scouts, first-class order,with inspection, latest Indian Scout,balloon tyres, c.1., pan Beat, £99 10s;terms arranged. E. Rosenberg, 125,Man-ners-st. Tel. 21-812.

INDIAN and Coach-builtSidecar,sparewheel,speedometer, new motor suit,

all accessories, guaranteed' condition;£45 or near offer. 220,Riddiford-st.:DODGES, £135, £195, £200. Foids

£55, £70 £75, £100. Ford Sedan£100. Hatrick and Co., Used CarDept. Tel. 28-040.

UPMOBILE £125, £150, £195.Buicka £100, £135, £175. Hat-

rick and Co., Used Car Dept. Tel. 28----040.tJTAR 3-Seater£65:; Chandler 3-Seat-O cr £250; Austin 5-Seaters £50,£275,and £300. Hatrick and Co.,UsedCar Dept. Tel. 28-040.&i\ USED Car Bargains—For Sale,2O\J and 5-Seatersfrom £25 upwards.Hatrick and Co.,Used Car Dept. Tel.28-040.rnWIN", James, 1924,3#-h.p., a real■*" sports model, in perfect condition,£50; terms arranged. Rodgers and Hall,Ltd. ■

MASH, 3-Seater,£225. Call in and in-"H spect. Nas" N.Z. Motors, Ltd.,Waring Taylor-st. Terms arranged.

OVERLAND Sedans,good as new,wire wheels, £255,artillery wheels

model, £195. Hatrick and Co., UsedCarDept. Tel. 28-040.TfIAT, 3-Seatef,old model, but ine*-chanically perfect, £50. NashN.Z. Motors, Ltd., Waring Taylor-st.Terms arranged.

SUPER-SIX Hudsons,5 and 7-Seat-ers, £120and £140, or near offer

"for quick sale. Hatrick and Co., UsedCarDept. Tel. 28-040. ( ■

/~_AKLAND, 3-Seater,recently thor"-V oughly overhauled,£75. Nash>T.Z. Motors, Ltd., Waring Taylor-st.Terms arranged.R_/k USED Car Bargains, for Sale, 2O\t and OSeaters,from £20 up-wards. Hatrick uud Co.,Uwd Car Pent.28-OiQ, „,. - _

' RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

ST. PAUL'S PRO-CATHEDEAL,Mulgravc street,

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVEM.8 a.m.—Holy Communion.11a.m.—Matins and Sermon.Noon—Holy Communion.7 p.m.—Evensong.

TINAKORI ROAD CHURCH-ROOM--11 a.m., Children'sChristmasService.

QT. PETER'S PARISHFOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, WILLIS ST.8 a.m.—Holy Communion.11 a.m.—Matins and Sermon.

Noon—Holy Communion.7 p.m. Evensong. Children and

Young People specially invited.ST. PETER'S MISSION, Taranaki-st.8 a.m.—Holy Communion.11 a.m.—Holy Communionand Sermon.7 p.m.—Mission Service in the King's

Theatre.

ST. MARK'S PARISH CHURCHDufferin street.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.8 a.m.—Holy Communion.

9.45 a.m.—Holy Communion (members of"Toe H" and friends).

11 a.m.—Matins,Sermon,and Holy Com-munion.

3 p.m.—"Toe H" Birthday Service, i4.15 p.m.—Holy Baptism.7 p.m.—Evensong (Carols).

At 3 p.m. in the Sunday Schooltheannual Prize Distribution will take place.AH Sunday Schoolscholars,parents, andfriendsheartily invited.MONDAY (St. Thomas's).—B a.m., 10

a.m., Holy Communion.WEDNESDAY—B a.m., Holy Com-

munion.CHRISTMAS DAY-5.15 Holy Com-

munion (specially for Nurses), 6.15Holy Communion,7.0 Holy Commun-ion, 8.0 Holy Communion,11.0.Mat-ins and Holy Communion (choral),7.0 Evening Prayer.

ST. ' THOMAS'S CHURCH,NEWTOWN.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL, 20th DEC.8 a.m.—Holy Communion11 a.m.—Matins.Noon—Holy Communion.

7 p.m.—Evensong and Carols.Preacher,Rev. Groves,M.A.

CHRISTMAS DAY.Holy Communion,6 a.m., 7.a.m., 8 a.m.,

11 a.m. (choral).

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS,KELBURN.

8 a.m.—Holy Communion.11 a.m.—Matins and Holy Communion.3 p.m.—Children'sService.7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon.

TUESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER.Confirmation,7.30 p.m.

IUTIRAMAR PAROCHIAL DIBTRICT.FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.

ST. GEORGE'S, SEATOUN.-fl a.m.,Holy Communion;7 p.m., Evensong.*

ST. JUDE'S, LYALL 8AY—9.30 a.m.,Holy Communion;7 p.m., Evensongand Carol Services. (No Sermon.)

ST. AIDAN'S, MIRAMAR—IX a.m.,Morning Prayer and Dedication ofChristmas Gifts to the Church; 2.30p.m., Presentation of. Sunday SchooliPrizes and Dedication of Children'sGift; 7 p.m., Evensong.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES.ST. 'GEORGE'S—HoIy Communion,8

and 11 a.m.; Evensong, 7.30 p.m.ST. JUDE'S—HoIy Communion, 6.30

and 9.30 a.m.; Evensong, 7.30 p.m.ST. AIDAM'S-r-Holy Communion*- " 8.30

■ o".ni. :" ' '-'" ■; ' '■"-■'■ * ';

SAILORS' FRIEND SOCIETY.CHURCH AND INSTITUTE.

Whitmor* street.SERVICESat 11 and 7.

Preacher: Mr. James Moore,Missioner.\ Subjects:

(1) "TheKing's Kindness."(2) "The Meaning of Christinas."Soloist: Miss V. Mueller. . ~iSong Service,8.30.

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.(Willisstreet).

PRESBYTERIAN.TO-MORROW.

Morning, 11. Evening, 7.REV. DR. GIBB.

Evening: "Locarno and After.

ST. JAMES'S PRESBYTERIANCHURCH, Adelaide-rd.,Riddiford-

- st-

Services11 a.m. and 7 p.m.Organ Recital, 6.35 p.m., "Christmas

Music." .Evening, "Service of Praise," Carols.

FRIDAY. CHRISTMAS DAY, 10 a.m.MELROSE HALL, 7 p.m.—Rev. John

M'Caw.

S~i! ANDREW'S CHURCH,,28, Wellington Terrace. < .

11 a.m.—REV. CLARENCE EATON.7 p.m.-REV. S: ROBERTSON ORR.

Subject: "Christinas."PICTURED BY THE BRAYCO.TOLD BY THE PREACHER.SUNG BY SWEET SINGERS.(Programme supplied by Mr. Frank

Thomas).

■7-gNT TERRACB PRESBYTERIAN■*" CHURCH.

SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER,1925.Christmas Addresses tad Hymns.

11 a.m.—"When the Fulness of the TimeCame,God Sent Forth His Son."

7 p.m.—"We Beheld His Glory."REV. JAMES BAIRD, B.A.

ARORI " PRESBYTERIANCHURCH.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS.Services: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Minister: Rev. A. Bruce Todd, B.A,XLBURN PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES,11 and 7.ChristmasHymns, Anthems,Carols,and

Solosfrom "The Messiah."Minister, REV. WM. DAY. .

BROOKLYN PRK3BTTERIANCHURCH. Harriion-st.

Minister: Rev. L. M'Master.11 a.m., The Message of Christmas.7 p.m., "Naming the Baby."

Solos,Mis* E. Purdie and Mr. E. A.Sargent.

ISLAND BAY PRESBYTERIANCHURCH.

11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Servioesconductedby Rev. L. Thompson, M.A.

KILBIRNIB-LYALL BAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,

Morning, 11—Rev. John M'Caw.Evening, 7—Mr.'John Reid,B.A.

PRESBYTERIANCHURCH—II a.m., Key. John A.'

Allan, M.A.;.7 p.m., Mr. W. F. Stock.KNOX CHURCH,MIRJMAR.-7 p.m.,Rev. John. A. Allan, M.A.

WADKSTOWN PRESBYTERIANr

CHURCH-SevviccH: 11 tun. und7 p.m., Key. ,1, U, Miwkwwie. All urecordially iayited.

_\_

REllfilOUS SERVICES.____^^__

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS' ASSN.

FREE LECTURE.By

J. E. A> GATES. ,"SPIRITUALISM." "SPIRITUALISM."

IS IT TRUE?

Can the living really ttlk with the dead? Hear these things explained.

SUNDAY 7 p.m. SUNDAY"THE DAINTIES" HALL,

COURTENAYPLACE,"

■ >

An Invitation is also given to the BIBLE STUDY, at 2.30 p.m.SEATS FREE. \ NO COLLECTION.

METHODIST CHURCH OF N.Z.,' TARANAKI STREETCIRCUIT.WESLEY CHURCH.

Tannalti street. y

REV. CLARENCE EATON.11 a.m.—Rev. S. Robertson Orr.7 p.m.—Rev. ClarenceEaton.

SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE.SELECTIONS FROM "THE

MESSIAH '■'.By Augmented Choir.'

Soloists: Soprano, Miss Myra Sawyer;!Contralto Mrs. Wilfred Andrews;Tenor,Mr. Frank Bryant; Bass,Mr.C. W. Svenson.'

Organist and Conductor,Mr. H. TempleWhite.

Retiring Collections for MastertonChildren's Home.SILVER BAND.

6 p.m.—Ghuznee-st. Mr. W. Howe.WEBB-ST., 11 a.m., SisterBessie.BROOKLYN, 11 a.m.—Rev. C.R.Taylor

Memorial Service. Miss Olive La-mason. Solo: "0Rest in the Lord,"Mrs. Kennedy. 7 p.m., Rev. C. R. iTaylor.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE.Soloists:Mrs. W. J. Coventry and Mr.

H. Phipps.ARO-ST. MISSION-Mr. F. E. Chap-

pell and Kilbirnie Bible Class,fol-lowed by Carol Service. SpecialMusic by the Orchestra.,

Retiring Collectionsin all Churches forOrphanages.

WELLINGTON SOUTH CIRCUIT.TRINITY CHURCH—Rev. A. N. Scot-'ter, 8.A.: 11 a.m., Special Children's i

Choir. Carols and Hymns. Scout|Parade. 7 p.m., Musical Service.\Solos,"Rejoice Greatly," "I Know iThat My Redeemer Liveth," Mrs.Dunne; "Comfort Ye," "Every Val-ley," "Behold, and See," Mr. Dow-ling." Chorusesfrom "The Messiah,"and Carols by Choir. Retiring Col-lections for Orphanage.

ISLAND BAY CHURCH—II a.m. and7 p.m.. Rev. G. I. Laurenson. Even-ing Subject, "In the Fullness ofTime." Retiring Collections for Or-phanage.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES—Trin-ity, 7 p.m. Island Bay, 9 a.m.

nnHORNDON METHODIST CHUECH.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES.MOLESWORTH-ST.—ll a.m., Rev. Dr.

Pinfold; 7 p.m., Rev. W. Greenslade.Subject, "The Charm,of Christmas."Soloist, Miss Abbott, "There is aGreen Hill." Soloist, Mr. D. Flet-jcher,,','Nazaret;h." Party,- "Cradled in a Manger/ -Anthems bythe choir.KARORI—II a.m., Rev. F. B. Law-rence; 7 p.m., Rev. Dr. Pinfold.:Christmas Anthemß, Solos, andHymns,

NORTHLAND—II a.m., Rev. W. Green-Blade;7 p.m., Mr. P. Smethurst,Soloist, Miss L. Daniell. Duet,

' Messrs. Aked and Edwards. An-thems by the Choir.

KAIWARRA — 11 a.m., Mr. W. H.Clark; 7 p.m.i Rev. F. B. Lawrence.Soloist, I£rs. Wilman. ChristmasAnthems and Hymns.

METHODIST CHURCH OF N.Z.KILBIRNIE CIRCUIT.

SUNDAY,20th DECEMBER.

HATAITAI—II a.m., Rev. T. H. Bur-ton; 7 p.m.,Rev. E. S.Emmett,M.C.ChristmasCarols and Hymns.

MARANUI—II a.m.. Mr. C. M. Luke;7 p.m., Rev. T. H. Burton.

WORSER BAY—II a.m.. Rev. E. S.Emmitt, M.C; 7p.m., Mr. J. Cassey.

MIRAMAR—7p.m., Mission Band 11.

OWER HUTT METHODISTCIRCUIT

SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER.SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

11 a.m.—Rev. J. Ai Lochore.7 p.m.—Rev. W. Rowe. Subject:

"Hitch Your Wagon to a Star."ChristmasAnthem.

TAITA—II a.m., Mr. V. Jacobeon.

CHURCH OF CHRIST,Vivian street

Minister: W. G.Carpenter.

SPECIAL CHORAL, SERVICES.2.45 and 7 p.m.

ChristmasCarols will be sung by theSchool Choir of over 60 Voices.

Evening Subject:"One of theReasons Why Christ Came."

THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME.

pHURCH JHT CHRIST.RINTOUL'STV S. WELLINGTON.

11 a.m.—B. Johnson.7 p.m.—H.P. Leng.

BAY ROAD. KILBIRNIE.11 a.m.—R. H. Nimmo.7 p.m.—H. Hearle.SYDNEY STREET, PETONE.11 a.m.—L. Usmar. .'7 p.m.—V. Brown.

LOWER HUTT.11 a.m.—A. Leibezeit.7 p.m.—L. Usmar.

/CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH.FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,SCIENTIST,46, Boulcott street, Wellington.

(Branch of The Mother Church,The FirttChurchof Christ, Scientist,Boston,Masa.,U.S.A.)

SERVICES.Sunday, 7 p.m.Sunday School,3 p.m.Wednesday—Testimony Meeting, 8

p.m. fReading-room, 46,Boulcott street. Open

daily 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and on FridayEvenings from 7 to 9.

' Free Circulating Library of Mrs. Eddy'sWorks available at Reading-room.

CHRISTIAN aUIEI^CE.SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCI-

ENTIST. WELLINGTON. N.Z."(Branch of The Mother Church. The FirstChurchof Christ. Scientist, Boston.

Mass.. U.S.A.)SERVICES: ACCOUNTANTS1 HALL,

39, Johnston street.SUNDAY, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.WEDNESDAY, Testimony Meeting, 8

p.m.SUNDAY SCHOOLnow Closedfor Sum-

mer Holidays.All are cordially, invited.Reading poom and Free Circulating

Library. 8. Cooper's Buildings, Williastreet. Open daily, except Saturdays, from13.30 to 4 p.m., and SVeilnwiJaj «vooiug«

!(rum 6 to. i.4S o'clock.

rpHB TERRACE CONGREGATIONAL■I CHURCH.

Minister, REV. ERNEST R. WEEKS.The Minister will preach at both

services. ,11 a;m.—"Unto Us a Child is Born.* 1

Solo,"Thus Saith the Lord" (Han-del), Mr. Colin Trim. Anthem, "OZion that Bringest Good Tidings"(Stainer).

7 p.m.—SPECIAL MUSICAL SER-VlCE.—Augmented Choir under Mr.Len Barnes. Carols: "Sleep, HolyBabe," "The Virgin Stills the Cry-ing," "The First Nowell." Solosand Chorus from "The Messiah"(Handel): "ComfortYe" and "EveryValley,',' Mr. A. Coe; "O Thouthat Tellest," Miss Lily Maekie;'"i.orßeholdf'and PThe People thatWalked in Darkness," Mr. LenBarnes; "Rejoice , Greatly," Mrs.Alice Harris. Choruses: "And theGlory of the Lord," "O Thou ThatTellest," "For Unto Us a Child itBorn," "Hallelujah."

Special Organ Solos by Mr. Alec Mill,L.A.8.: "Overture to Messiah" (Han-

j del), "Pastoral from Light of theI World" (Sullivan), "Pastoral. Sym-phony" (Handel), "Gloria in Excelsis

■ Deo" (Pergolisi).MONDAY, 21st DECEMBER,8 p.m.—

Organ Recital by Mr. Alec Mill,L.A.B. See other advertisement.

/CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,1 \J Cambridge terrace. ,J REV. W. M. HOLLAND, 8.A., B.D.j 11 a.m.—"There Were Shepherds.*'j 3 p.m.—Young People's Service/

7 p.m—"The Word Made Flesh."A Hearty Welcome to All.

NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL> CHURCH.CHRISTMAS SERVICES,

11 a.m. and 7 p.m.Special Music for our. Festival of Joy.

REV. FRAnITdE LISLE.

mRINITY CONGREGATIONALM. CHURCH, LOWER HUTT.

11 a.m. and 7 p.m.Pastor: B. P. EVANS.

VIVIAN ST. BAPTIST . CHURCH.-r - REV. F. E.HARRY.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES.Evening: "Christ Came and Was NotRecognised."

ERHAMPORE BAPIIST CHURCH.REV. R. STOWARDS.CHRISTMAS SBRVICES.

11 a.m. and 7 p.m.—Suitable ChristmasTopics, . with Special ChristmasMusic. '

■ . '■

2.45 p.m.—Young Ladies' Bible Class Re-union Meeting, with Tea to follow.All ex-members invited.A GREAT DAY. COME.

BROOKLYN BAPTIST CHURCH.Ret. W. S. Rollings, 11 and. 7.Special Christmas Music,Hymns, Solos,Anthems. Mornington, 7: .Mr. Cole.Strangers and Visitors welcome.TSLAND BAY BAPTIST CHURCH.J- CHRISTMAS SERVICES.11 a.m., Rev. H. E. Edridge. Subject:

"Before Abraham Was, I Am."7 p.m., Mr. R. L. Fursdon,of Auckland.Communionat close of address.T YALL BAY BAPTIST CHURCH,■*■* Resolution street. !

CHRISTMAS SERVICES.11 a.m.—Mr. V. Brown. "A ChristmasMessage." Communi6n at' close ofaddress. , '

7 p.m.—Christmas Song Service. Ad-vent Hymns, Solosfrom "The Mes-siah," and Anthems. Preacher: R*»H. E. Edridtce. Subject: "Love CameDown at Christmas."

riTHE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OFA NEW ZEALAND.SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1925.

11'a.m.—Breaking of Bread services willbe held at each of the .four centresin Wellington. ■

PENTECOSTAL HALL, 29,Vivian-st.----7 p.m., Great Gospel and DivineHealing Meeting. Speaker, R.

NEWTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY.—7 p.m., Gospel and Divine HealingMeeting. Speakers, Bros. Nedd andHembrow.

On TUESDAY, 22nd DEC, 7.30 p.m.,at 29, Vivian street, the series of ad-dresses on the "Gifts of the Spirit" will.be continued by H. Roberts; jun. Sub-,ject: "Gift.of Knowledge."

We extend a most hearty welcome toboth saved and unsaved to attend ourmeetings."Make me better, make me purer,Keep me where the fire refines.Where the breath of God is sweeter,Where the brightest glory shines."

IpULIi GOSPEL ' MISSION.

TOWN HALL CONCERT CHAMBER.11 a.m.—Worship and Communion (open

to all sincere Christians).3 p.m.—-Afternoon Public Service. "AN-OTHER WAY" (H. E. Wallis,M.A.) S.S. Classesfor Children.6.30 fi.ni.—Song Service,assisted by Or-

chestra.7 p.m.—Praise, SpecialPrayers, etc. Gos-

pel Address (H. E. Wallis), "EN-TRANCE AND EXIT."

EMPIRE HALL, CUBA STREET.TUES., 7.3o—Open Meeting and Bible

; Lesson (E. R. Weston).NO THURSDAY MEETING THIS

WEEK.FRIDAY, 7.3o—Special Service. Ad-

dress by H. E. Wallis, M.A. "THEHUMILITY OF GOD."Prayer for Sick and Afflicted at all

Services.

THE CHURCH OF ST. ALBAN(Liberal Catholic),19. Marion street. 'FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.HOLY EUCHARIST.

SUNDAY, 11 a.m.Celebrant:REV. F. H. DAWN.

i'liere will be High Celebration of theHuly liiK-kantst on Cluistiuas Day at 11, v.vi. "- "- ■"""-■■ ■-■-■ .

RELIGIOUS SERVICE!.

SOUTHERN CROSS HALL;"Rod's.Buildlnjr.'' .'.~V'.

80, Courtenay plae*.(Minute Courteney, place Tfam Termi-nus, opp. Paramount Theatre).A PUBLIC -ADDRESS will be deliver*

ed (God willing) in the above Hall, onSUNDAY,at 7.15 p.m. Subject-

"THECOMING

■....- OF CHRIST." ..."I will came again." Jesus. Jno. 14:3.When,in what manner, and for whatpurpose will He return?It will be demonstrated from "THISSCRIPTURES. That His coming will b«

LITERAL, not figurative, PERSONAL,not Spiritual. > "-

All welcome No collection.SUNDAY, 7.15 p*».

HE Gospel of the Grace of God will(D.V.) be preaohedo& Sunday sectv under:—

GOSPEL HALL.VIVIAN STREET.

Gospel Service 7 p.m.ASSEMBLY HALL,. (Opp. Tram Sheds),' .*

■■'■::■.;■■ newtown. _-;■_. :"

. Gospel Service,7 p.m.

ASSEMBLY HALIi"

JOHNSONVILLE.Gotpal Service6.30 p.m. 'Sankey's Hymns. No collection. All

welcome.

fAITA HALL, TAITA.-Th. Gotpclx of the Graceof Godwill bepreach-ed (D.V.) in the above hall; SUNDAY,at 7 p.m. All welcome.»pORY STREET MISSION - BALL?

SUNDAY? 7 p.m.,BRIGHT GOSPEL SERVICE. COME!

"' Speaker*:

MESSRS. J. FINN and C. J. DRAKE.Subject: "A NEW OUTFIT."

"SUNDAY, 2.45.p.m.Bible Study at 99, Tory street,

Continuation of "Genesis."Subject: "Jacob." . .-

First Speaker, MR. F. SIMPSON.Christiansheartily invited to these

Helpful Meetings. :WEDNEBDAY, 7.30 p.m.

Mid-week Service. Prayer Meeting, foNlowed by an address by Mr. R. J.

Drown.YOU WILL ENJOY IT. COME!HE SPIRITUALIST CHURCH OF

NEW ZEALAND ■ r

(Wellington Branch).Note Change of Address:

MAGONICHALL, iCambridge avenue, off Cambridge-ter.

SUNDAY SERVICES.2.30 p.m.—Children's Lyceum Service.

FAREWELL SERVICE.7 p.m.—Speaker: Mr. J. L. Applegarth.

Subject: "SYMPATHY/Preceded by a short continuation of lastSunday'slecture,"Bible Interpretations"(of special interest toFreemasons)."TO-NIGHT,at Antipodean Chambers,

57, Cubastreet;LYCEUM XMAB TREE SOCIAL.

Come along, and bring the children.

JT IN. & ' » __* H B A T R S.

ST. PETER'S MISSION, TARANAKI..... ' ■ ' STREET. ■■■ '-:-- -:

MISSION SERVICE EVERY SUN-DAY, at 7 p.m.

Bpeaker,:SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1939. 1REV. T. FIBLDEN TAYLOR, „

Subject:"The Spirit of Christmas."

Orchestra,6.30 to 7 p.m. kSacred Solo duriag Service. —HE SALVATION ARMY,

Vivian street. 'COMMISSIONERR. HOGGARDwill

direct Special Services on the occuionof the: retirement and farewell ofLIEUT.-COLONEL AND MRS. BRAY,TO-MORROW,at 3 and 7 p.m. -(See page4 for special announcement.)

rVEE SALVATION ARMY,■*■ Constable Street, Newtown. .TO-MORROW-11 a.m., C6MMISSION-

ER AND MRS. HOGGARD willconduct FAREWELL of LIEUT.-COLONEL AND MRS. BRAY.

3 and 7—Commandant Middlemiss.

COCIETY OF FRIENDS0 ! (Quakers).

A Meeting ,for Worship will be heldon SUNDAY, the 20th instant,at 7_p.m.,at the Y.W.C.A.,Boulcott street, Room3, first floor.' _

./,. m-i ;Visitor* cordially invited.

THEOSOPHICAii OCIETY/Marion-st.- (near Te Aro P.0.).

SUNDAY, 7 p.m. tPUBLIC LECTURE BY \MISS S. OPPENHEIMER.

"THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS."Subject: >

"UNFOLDMENT fROM WITHIN."Public Cordially Invited.

ELLINUI'ON SPIRITUALISTCHURCH (Inc.),

Sent terracSUNDAY, 7 p.m.-Address by Mr. R.

A. Webb. Subject, "The Interna-tional Spiritualist Congress in Paris."Solo by Mrs. Harris. Clairvoyanceby Mrs. Webb. '.. : ■.'.

LYCEUM.—Open Session 2.30 p.m.Members' Circle Tuesday, 8 p.m. '

f^HRISTADELPHIAN MEETING,V^ Victoria Halk Adelaide road.—AnAddress will be delivered (God: Willing)on SUNDAY NEXT, 7 p.m. "Subject:"The Angel's Message: How wilj it beAccomplished?" A cordial invitation.No collection.

TTNITARIAN FREE CHURCH,*J Vivian street.SUNDAY, 7 PM. "'"■■

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HARRY- BAKER '- "JUST opened up the latest in English1

Smtinn. Order your new Suit now.Entrance Petvr Pan Studin Manncn-tt■pURNITURK—Get quality at lowest■*■ cost at Kenner's,cash or on easi-est of terms. Lower Cuba-st.,also opp.King's Theatre. -■,'.'■' ■

"V"MAS Autography, Stationery, some--*y thing new, novel, and artistic atAitken's Arcade,5, Courtenay-pl.

FOX XMAS—X}'lonite Brushes (withcomb)i from 8» 6d; Powder Boxes,

from ss; Jewel Cases,lined, from 10s 6d.Lloyd, jeweller,Lambtonqy. and Cuba-ftt.

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PROGRAMME.THE

MOOX-MORRTHRIJVCEMOON-MORRISREVUEMOON-MORRISR.EVUE

(Producer: Ed. Warrington)Pr/;s<?nfctheir :* Smartest- and; ; Snappiest

Song, Comedy, and Daiico Sliow,"WIT AND WISDOM.""WIT AND WISDOM."

Is all that the name implies. The Showwith a Multitude of Lights und Delights.Its Comedy and Song Scenasare a realtreat—you'vo never seen their like in any

other Revuo.THE MUSICAL. WEATHERLEYS,

THE ATLANTIC GIRLS,ENID PARKER,CIIA3. SHERMAN,

MORRISAND COWLEY. ,Reservations at Tho Bristol; after Noon

at, Burnett's,next Theatre. Tel. Theatre(22-669) after 7 p.m.

"■- MONDAY NEXT.EXCEPTIONA h ATTRACTION!

Tho Famous - - - . .CHARLESTON JAZZ SYMPHONISTS.Positively tho GicotCßt, Jazr, Band that

lias Ever Toured this Dominion.

OEASIDE PICTURES,LYAIA BAY.1 TO-NIGHT, at 7.45.

Let those;who want to make the world~"- better destroy scandal.

"THE JiIiEATII OF SCANDAL,""THISrBlffiATH OF SCANDAL."

A new kiWi of problem nlay. A. picturethiit- you'll never forgot.

"THE BREATH OF SCANDAL,"best fOcielj' drama of tlie year.

And just have a. look at the vast of

1-FTTY-'BT*THII^LOU TELLEGEN,PVISY--ittTTH MILLER, PHYLLIS11\VER JACK MULHALL, Etc:,.Etc.

: ' ': '"■' Alw,Pathe 'Gazette. Dunedin hibition."The Walk-Out.' idnub- Pollard Co.

DE LUXE THEATRE.J£LUXE -THEATRE

(TheFinest Theatre Under the Southern'Cross.) " " " -■

NOW SHOWING.Daily 2.30. Daily 2.30.

Peter Pan Kindly Note:Peter Pan Kindly Note:Peter Pan "PETER PAN"Peter Pan "PETER PAN"Peter pan "PETER PAN"Peter Pan Will be Screenedat MatineesP#er Pan Will bo Screenedat MatineesPeter Pan Only.Peter Pau Only.Peter Pan GREAT CHRISTMASPeter Pan GREAT CHRISTMASPeter Pan ATTRACTION.Peter Pan ATTRACTION.Peter Pan "PETEU PAN."Peter Pan "PETER PAN."Peter Pau "PETER PAN."Peter Pan Sir James M. BarriesPeter Pan Immortal Play.Peter Pan The story,of the beloved boyPeter.Pan who wouldn't grow up.Peter Pau FeaturingPeter Pau BETTY BRONSON,Peter Pau ERNEST TORRENCE, andPeter Pan CYRIL CHADWICK.Peter Pau Cometo the Matinee. NoPeter Pun child should l» allowed toPeter Pan miss Peter Pan.

Pnter Pan A Picture No Adult ShouldPeter Pan Miss.

Also Showing:At Evening Sessionsonly,,8 o'clock.

', At Evening Sessions only, 8 o'clock. >No. I-

** -'arm parents people?" >'Ike parents people?""are parents people?"

FeaturingBETTY BRONSON,

ADOLPHE MENJOU,and FLORENCEVIDOR,

No, nothing serious; you'll laugh till,your sides cry for a rest. No questionabout this picture; it's the greatest

laughter picture of the year.No. 2—

"STEREOSCOPIKS.""STEREOSCOPIKS."

The Screen'sGreatestNovelty.Stercoskqpics are a marvellous develop-

ment in the art of motion pictures.The tigures actually step off the screen.

Special Note:COLOURED GLASSES WILL BE

GIVEN TO EVERY PATRONFREETo view the Storeoscopiks.

SEE THAT YOU GET YOURGLASSES.

You will have the greatest thrill sinceyou saw your first Movie.ORCHESTRA DE LUXE.

Directed by Mr. L. D. Austin.Overture—Two Movements from "William

Tell" ... """ RossiniEntr'acte—"Spring Morning Serenade"

LacombeI'icidenta 1. Music to "Are Parents

People "I" will include:"Arioso" FrcyIntermezzo Gavotte Buzzini"The Lilac Domino" Cuvillier"Mignon" Gevotte ThomasIntermezzo —.■ Delibes"The Debutante" < HerbertScarfD&nco Chaminade"Liobesfreud" ....' \. Kreisler"Reconciliation" Drigo"The Dreair Fan1" ./. Chapelier"Tho Carnaval" .. ""■ Burgmein"A Liftlo Song" D'Ambrosio

Box Plan at The Bristol Piaiio Com-pany, Aitken's Book Arcade, or ringTheatre. Tel. 23-080.

KING'S THEATRE.ING'S THEATRE.

(Wellington'sPopular Picture House.)

TO-NIGHT — 8 o'clock - TO-NIGHT.'TO-NIGHT - 8 o'clock - TO-NIGHT.A masterpiece of dramatic surprise—itsgripping sequences will give you some-thing to talk about for months to come.

">SIEGE."■ ■'. ■ -'SIEGE."- ■ ■ ■ - "'SIEGE:5' "■"" ;■"■-

'

"SrEGBV"", "SIEGE."' - "SIEGE."V "SIEGE." ■

"SIEGE."■SIEGE.""SIEGE." ,".SIEGE.". : "SIEGE.""SIEGE."'SIEGE.""SIEGE."'SIEGE.".'SIEGE."'SIEGE.".'SirlE."' "SIEGE." ■

"SIEGE;""S.IEGE."

Jazzy scintillating TO-DAY clashes withdiscreet YESTERDAY in "SIEGE." Atreat for husbands and- wives and wives*

to-be.EUGENE O'BRIEN,EUGENE O'BRIEN,

VIRGINIA VALLT,VIRGINIA VALLI,MARY ALDEN,MAKY ALDEN,MARC MACDEBMOTT.MARC MACDERMOTT.

Imagine a girl, bubbling over with thespirit of youth, married to a man sheloves,brought to an old-fashionedNew .England home and domineered by a des-potic old aunt entirely out of-sympathywith the tango-trotting, speed-mad, gay?living youngertset of to-day. Imagineher problems, and then see how she

solves them in "SIEGE.''SPLENDID SUPPORTING

AndMUSICAL PROGRAMME.

Ring Telephone 22-212 for Reserves.

STAR THEATRE.TAR THEATRE.TO-NIGHT.' TO-NIGHT.A ThrillingDramatic and -Humorous

Story.of Wcet Africa,With

SNOWY BAKERAnd

BOOMERANG ■

(The Wonder Horse),

"EMPIRE BUILDERS."Come und see Snowy Baker'and his

famoushorse Boomerang hurdle moreobstacles in less time that you over sawbefore, "". ...

In Addition:-A FINE SELECTIONOFCOMEDIES. -

, BE EARLY TO-NIGHT.

"OROOKLYN PICTURES.■Drooklyn pictures."TO-NIGHT (Saturday) TO-NIGHT.

The Rex Ingram Mrißteipicce," THE ARAB." "THE ARAB.""-THE ARAB." "THE ARAB."With ALICE TERRY and RAMON

NOVARRO.A Fiery Story ot Desert Love.

BE sure and obtain ColouredGlassesgiven free by the management of

The De Luxe Thcutre with which to seethe wonderful Stereoscopiks. Matineesnud Nightly.

EUCHRE. EUCHRE.

EIGHT XMAS HAMS.

rpO-NIGHT, at The Daintifcs, 13-22,JL' Cout-tenay place. 18 prices. Two:_j 10s orders, two £1 orders,8 Hams,und 6 CaniHteroof Tea.' Euchre sharp at 8. Admission 2s.

"I. Baillie, H. Hoadifon.

EUCHRE! EUCHRE!

12 PRIZES-TO-NIGHT.

AT QUEEN'S HALL, oppositeQueen'it Pictures,-Cubastreet. Two

£1 10s, two £[, two 10s,6 otliei- Prizes.8 sharp, Admission In (Id. '

>S. M. DAVIEB.TJE sure und obtain Coloured Glasses'"*"* given free by the management, ofThe De Luxe. Theatre with wliinh to ntiithe wonderful StercoKccpiliß. Matineefi ]and Nightly. . ■■ I

EMPBESS 'THEATRE.MPRESS THEATRE.Oirection Fuller- Hayward Theatres.

TO-NIGHT1 . At TO-NIGHT!5.30. ,

t 7.30.Continuous11 a.m, to 10 p.m.

THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT INTOWN.

IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLK,IRENE CASTLK,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,IRENE CASTLE,

The World's Best Dressed Woman,And

ROD LA ROCQUK,KOD LA ROCQUE,In . . .

"SLIM SHOULDERS.""SLIM SHOULDERS,"■ "SLIM SHOULDERS,"

"SLIM SHOULDERS.",-"SLIM SHOULDERS.""SLIM SHOULDERS."

A glorious romance, beautifully pre-sented. In addition to her wonderfulacting in this picture, Irene Castlewearssome Gorgeous Gownsand Bathing Suits,

etc.Also . j

"THE PARASITE," !"THE PARASITE,""THE PARASITE," ,"THE PARASITIC.""THE PARASITE)""XH.E Z'ARASITE,"

Taking All—Giving Nothing,'Starriug

OWEN MOOREOWEN MOOREOWEN MOOREOWEN MOORE

And ■

MADGEBELLAMY.MADGEBELLAMY.MADGEBELLAMY.MADGE(BELLAMY.

Her husband,her baby, both were for-gotten in her mad pursuit of pleasure.

COMEDY AND GAZETTE.

Reserves at the Theatre. Ring 43-963.

QUALITY THEATRE, ISLAND BAYTO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.A thrilling drama of the sea, with its

story of love, myster;-, and suspense,and a climax that you will not forget.

"THOSE WHO DARE,""THOSE WHO DARE,"with a notable cast, including

Marguerite De la Motte, John Bowers,Edward Burns, and SheldonLewis.Also a Stan Laurel Special Comedy

Coming Monday,"QUO, VADISI"

STRAND THEATRE.TftAND THEATRE.Direction Fuller Hayward Theatres.

NOW SHOWING,Continuous11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERY-BODY.

f'THE TRIFLERS.""THE TRIFLERS." ."THE TRIFLERS.""THE TRIFLERS.""THE TRIFLEHS.""THE TRIFLERS,"

An amazing story of.'.rec^essTflirintjidnsund the inevitable forfeit that Fate de-

mands.An All-star Cast includes

MAB BUSCH,'FRANK MAYO,ELLIOTT DEXTER, EVA NOVAK, J

WALTER HIERS & LEE'MOHAN.Also

"PAGAN PA.SSIONS.""PAGAN .PASSIONS,""PAGAN PASSIONS,""PAGAN PASSIONS,""'PAGAN PASSIONS," "■

"PAGAN PASSIONS," -Starring '"rtJNE ELVIDGE,

.TUNE ELVIDGE,JUNE ELVIDGE,JUNE ELVIDGE,' ' JUNE ELVIDGE,

.(Who recently toured New Zealandwith "Spring Cleaning.").WYNDHAM STANDING,

And TULLY MARSHALL.An enthralling story of life midst the"mystery and glamour of the East, itslures and temptations, with litter de-gradation and oatfacisnifor those too

weak to'resist its spell.

COMEDY,GAZETTE, AND COMEDYCARTOON.

Reserves at the Theatre—Ring 43-855.

f)RGAN RECITAL.

TOWN HALL, TO-MORROW(SUNDAY), 20th DEC, 1925.

(SUNDAY),1 8.30 p.m.,

ByMR. BERNARD F. PAGE,

(City_ Organist).' Minuet in D Major Mozart-PageAndante in F-Major .. Beethovcn-PugePrelude,Fugue, and-Variation (Op. 18)

, ■ CesarFrauckpHychological, Poem \ Rebikoffiienuet (from Suit for Strings)

DebussySuite (Op. 87)^ Nieiminu-Page

Admission: -Free.Voluntary contributions' received at

door. ;_____, ORGAN RECITAL.TERRACE CONGREGATIONALJ- CHURCH.

MONDAY NEXT, 8 p.m.,".."■ By

MR.ALEC^ MILL, L.A.8.,'

Assisted byMISS RUTH REID (Violin),■MISSHEATHER MILL (Harp).

(Collection.SPECIAL MUSICAL SERVICE.

Selectionsfrom 'THE MESSIAH,"by AugmentedChoir.

\)_#SLEY CHURCH,TARANAKI-ST.vv 7 p.m. TO-MORROWNIGHT.SOLOISTS—Soprano, Miss Myra Saw-

yer; contractor, Mrs. Wilfred An-drews: tenor, Mr. Frank Bryant;bass,Mr. C. W. Svenson.

Organist and Conductor:MR. H. TEMPLE WHITE.

BE EARLY!

BANDS.

JUPP'S SILVER BAND at IslandBay

MISSION SILVER BAND nt CentralPink.

TO-MORUOW(SUNDAY), at 3 p.m.

y!llT7~*bay~stjrk and life"savlng club.

national'bathing beauty contest.

'BEACH GALA, 26th DECEMBERTO2nd JANUAKY.

Clusiirj of Entries Eucnded loNMAS XVI-; CMUiDF.CEMBELI).

L". A. JC'.EM.Hon. Sec.Bus 12(i3, Wolliuatuu.

TI V O L I.I V O L I.

' CONTINUOUSFROM 1 TO 10 P.M.

The House of SelectedFeatures., ALWAYS A GOODSHOW.

United Artißts presentTlie D. W. Griffith Production,

"ORPHANS OF THE STORM.""ORPHANS OF THE STORM.""ORPHANS OF THE STORM.""ORPHANS OF THE STORM.""ORPHANS OF THE STORM.""ORPHANS OF THE STORM."

The Sweetest Love Story Ever Told,, Starring

LILLIAN and DOROTHYGISH.LILLIAN and DOROTHY GISH.LILLIAN and DOROTHY GISH.LILLIAN and DOROTHY GISH.

Also,The Fox Picture,

"LADIES TO BOARD,""LADIES TO BOARD,"."LADIES TO BOARD,"A Real Thrill Comedy.

FeaturingTOM MIX AND TONYTOM MIX AND TONY

' TOM MIX AND TONYTOM MTX AND TONYTOM MIX AND TONY(The Wonder Horse).

SCREENING TIMES:"Ladies to Board," 1 p.m.,4p.m., 7 p.m."Orphans of the Storm,'''2 p.m., 5 p.m.,

and 8.5 p.m.

PLAN At BRISTOL, or Ring Theatre,40-246.

: a rtcraft theatre.-cLrtcraft theatre.(Opposite Parliament Buildings.)

7.45 TO-NIGHT. 7.45A splepdid" cast, including the popularGEORGEARLISS, TAYLOR HOLMES,EDITH ROBERTS, RONALD COL-

MAN.In a great comedy of Work, Worry, and

AVealth. Heaps of Laughs and somePhilosophy.

"TWENTY DOLLARS A WEEK,""TWENTY DOLLARS A WEEK,""TWENTY DOLLARS A WEEK."'"TWENTY DOLLARS A WEEK,"

A picture of ways and means for thosewithout means!

"IN SEARCHOF A LOST TRIBE"Is an Excellent Martin Johnson Travel

Film. Other GoodSupports. Music.Special Entr'acte by J. Haydock.

"Douxiennc Mozurk" (Godard).IT'S A GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.

I

QUEEN'S THEATRE.UEEN'S THEATRE.

(The CosiestHouse in Town.)

Round After Round of Entertainment.A Knock-out for Thrills.

TO-NtGHT. 7.45, TO-NIGHT.TO-NIGHT. 7.45. TO-NIGHT.Ai Different..lgfoyy ; WJtli,,a Smashpg

■ ■"" -Punch.LARRY TGVANS'SFamous Story ofthe pme ring and'-the gay white lights.Action-filledromance with an appeal for

everybody.

"THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HKAH'IV"THE FIGHTING HEART.""THE FIGHTING HEART."

GEORGEO'BRIEN, BILLE DOVE,J. FARRELL MACDONALD.

Heading a Monster Cast.No. 2—Chapter i of the Adventure Chapter

Play,

"SAMSON OF THE CIRCUS."' "SAMSON OF THE CIRCUS." i

"SAMSON OF THE CIRCUS.""SAMSON OF THE CIRCUS."

SUPERB SUPPORTINGPROGRAMME.

Queen's SelectOrchestrawill also renderDelightful Music.

Ring 22-334 for reserves.

T*E sure and obtain ColouredGlasses"*■" given free by the management ofThe De Luxe Theatre with which to seethe wonderful Stereoscopiks. Matineeßrind ' Nightly.ISLAND BAY EMPIRE THEATRE*- (The New Theatre).

TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!Another Great Week-end Programme.See CHARLES JONES in

"THE VAGABOND TRAIL."A Quiek-actioned Tale of Adventure

with Gripping Details. A Fine Story. '

Secondly—Witness that Rattling GoodComedy.

"CHIVALROUS CHARLIE."Featuring EUGENE O'BRIEN.You'll like this combination. Itwill lift

that fagged feeling from both miud andbody.

THE SALVATION ARMY, Vivian-st.\ TO-NIGHT,

OPEN-AIR SERVICE, DIXONST.,' COMMISSIONER'AND MRS.

HOGOAKD.Will Direct Special Farewell Services.

TO-MORROW! TO-MORROW!TO-MORROW!

SUNDAY.3 p.m. 7 p.m.3 p.m. 7 p.m.

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL AND MRS.BRAY.

For forty-three years these sterlingofficershave been active in the Salva-tion Army. They have given their livesfor others.3 p.m. 3 p.m.

CITIZENS' GATHERING.Prominent men of our National and

Civic Life will occupy seats on tho plat-form. Representative speakers.

LIEUTENANT-COLONELBRAYwill speak concerning the social work ofthe Salvation Army, of which he hasbeen tlie chief for eighteen years. Comein crowds to do this "grand old man"honour.7 p.m. FAREWELL MEETING. 7 p.m.

The last public armearance\of Lieu-tenant-Colonel and Mrs, .Bray in NewZealand. They are retiring and proceed-ing to Melbourne at the end of thigmonth.

800 i'vee' and comfortableseats. Youaro heartily invited to be present-.11 a.m.—MRS.ENSIGN GOFFIN will

deliver an. address on "Holiness."All welcome.

BE sure mid obtain ColouredGlasses".liven free by the: /nauacremeiitof

The De Luxe Theatre with which to seethe wonderfulStereoscopiks. Matineesand Nightly.

TO ■PMOIiNDOKAND KKLBUKN'RESIDENTS.'

rpIr!": INSTITUTE HAND will play 1A ' Cliri.sl.inasCarol*i,, yOnr neighbour-liooil TO-MUNROW IISUNDAYi, 20!hUKCKMnroi1,.

Collection taken up fur Ntw liistru-.msuta.

TO-NIGHTI At 8. TONIGHT!GREAT PROGRAMME.

TOWN HALL. !

YOU must hear the Great and dlori- jous Voice of the Century.

STRALIA STRALIA jSTRALIA " STRALIA |

Will sing Aria "Tacea la Notte," from!II Trovatore, "Spring Waters," "LasTasse," "Ah! Love But a Day," etc.,and will repeat the famousduet, 'TheMiserere, a die la Morte," from II Tro-vatore; also ' Santotzaand Altio," fromCavalleriaRusticana,with

% ANDRE NAVARRE,who will sing "Couzone-Barcarole"from"Ln Gioconda," "Wher'ev YouWalk," and "Invictus."

M. CHUHALDIN,SoloViolinist, will play Concertoin DMinor by Tschaikowski, Preludium(Pugnani-Kreisler), Grand Adagio (Gla-ssounow), and "Strumpellata" (D Am-brosio).

SVERJENSKY,At the Piano, will play "Meditation"(Tschaikowski), "Humoresque" (Rach-maninoff), "Poem in F Sharp Major,""Impromptu," and "Isolda's Death"(Waguer-Liszt). '

At the GrandOrganMR. BERNARD PAGE.

SPECIAL EXTRA CONCERT.,REQUEST NIGHT, TUESDAY, 22nd,At S.

Owing to the great and growing in-terest m the STRALIA Coucerts, thisextra Concertwill bo in the form of aRequest Night. Kindly send all requeststo Tho.Bristol.

PRICES 7s Odand ss. Book seats at*The Bristol. At the Doors 7s Od,ss, und3b (plus tax).

Day Sales at Confectionery Shop,Opera House.

PNSBPNSBPNSBPNSBPNSBPNSBPNSB PORT NICHOLSONPNSB PORT NICHOLSONPNSB PORT NICHOLSONPNSBPNSB SILVER BAND.PNSB SILVER BAND.PNSB < SILVER BAND.PNSBPNSBPNSBPNSBPNSB Will Play atPNSBPNSB "O AS IN RESERVEPNSB D AS IN RESE XV EPNSB BASIN RESERVEPNSBFNSBPNSB TO-MORROW,SUNDAY,PNSB TO-MORROW,SUNDAY,PNSB TO-MORROW,SUNDAY,PNSBNPNSB At 3 p.m. -PNSB At 3 p.m.PNSB At 3 p.m.PNSBPNSB . '■*

PNSBPNSB PROGRAMME:PNSBPNSB March "Dreadnought"PNSB Overture "Piquei Dnme"^PN3B Waltz "Pal of My Days"PNSB Cornet 5010.... "Arbucklenian"PNSB Soloist, AY. G. STEVENSONPNSB Hymn "Bradford"PNSB Selection,Rem of TechaikouskyPNSB Intermezzo, ■

PNSB "Cinderella's Procession"PNSB March "The President"PNSBPNSB .PNSB .'...,PNSB J. ,T. DREW. Conductor;PNSB J. G. OSBORNE,Scceratry.PNSBPNSBPNSBVNSRPNSBPNSB <

PETONE'S

pARN IV A L WEEK.

BOXING DAY TO NEW YEAR'S- DAY.

BOXING DAY-

Procession,10 a.m.Rowinfc Races at Intervals. .

(Under auspices of the Petone Rowing' Club).Fun for Everyone—Young or Old.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS.Messrs. State and Totolie present their

attractions, the Merry-go-Ilound,OceanWave, Globe of Death, andHigh-flying Boats.

Music by Municipal and Central Bands.Special Illuminations Every Evening.

MONSTER BONFIRE NEW YEAR'S" '■ EA'Ei - ■

Trains every half-hour front Lambton.Buses every 15 minutes from" Lninbton.

THE WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATIONOF WELLINGTON.

(Incorporated under the War FundsAct; 1915.)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that-■■" the Annual Meeting of tho Membersof tlie above Association will be helda. the officesof the Association. DruirVChambers,Wellington on WEDNES-DAY, 17th FEBRUARY, 10^3,at 3 p.m.

BUSINESS:To receive tho tenth Anm;-.il Report

and Balance-sheet.| To elect five members to the ExecutiveCoimnittei) for the ensuing year to| fill the vacancies caused by the re-tirement (Under Rule 8) of fivemembers.

General.NOMINATIONS.

Nominations for the office of 'suchmembers must be in writing, and sinnedby the proposer, and must be deliveredto the Secretary at llin Ofliceof the As-sociation, Druids' ChnmliKi's,on or be-fore.FRIDAY. 15th iTANU'ARX,- 1-9-fl-1

Life Members nre-requested to be inattendance. '

A. O. LEACH,—==^——^_— ___„___

FUNERAL NOTICES.

riUIE Funeral of tho late Airs. Christina■*■ Murray will leave her late residence,No. Il.', Old Fiii-m road, Kilbii'uif, on

Molidiiy, '.'hit December. IJW.3,nt, !(Ja.m., For Kavovi CVinoiui-.y.kuukut .H, wji.iso.i\ ,\\u .Sons,I Uinlertakcri? uud Kuibultimw.

' Wi, Adelaide road, ■ Tel, 'ii-liiO.

GREAT HOLIDAY ATTRACTION]

ANOTHER COMPANYOFINTERNATIONAL VAUDEVILLEFROM

J. C. WILLIAMSON THEATRESJ. C. WILLIAMSON THEATRES

SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

RAND OPERA HOUSE.Proprietors,

J. C. WILLIAMSON (N.Z.), LTD.Commencing

BOXING"DAY AT THE MATINEEBOXING DAY AT THE MATINEE

(AND EVERY EVENING).

MATINEES,'

SATURDAYS ANP HOLIDAYS.N.Z. ENTERTAINERS,LTD.,

PresentI x A New Company of

INTERNATIONAL ACTS,By Arrangement withJ. O. WILLIAMSON VAUDEVILLE,LTD.,Selected in All Parts, of the World bySpecial Representatives of this Firm

From the Creapi of the World'sVaudeville Stage.

COLOSSALSTARRINGBILL,COLOSSALSTARRINGBILL,i Headed by(Direct from England)

The Mirthful and InimitableEntertainer at the Piano.HERSCHEL HENLERE,HERSCHEL HENLERE,HERSCHEL HENLERE,HERSCHEL HENLERE,HtfRSCHKL HENLERE,HKRSCHEL HENLERE,HERSCHEL HENLERE,HERSCHEL HENLERE,

A Famous Clown ut the Piano, who hascreated a SensationalSuccessall the

World Over."The Sun," Sydney, says: "If you ask

peoplo what they think of Herschel Hen;lero, they usually sum it up in two con-cise words,'A genius.'"

"Herald," Slelbourno:"Henlero, withhis musical steeplechases, is a. riot ofmirth."

London's Most Popular Comedian,SCOTT SANDERS.SCOTT SANDERS.SCOTT SANDERS.

Good for Tons of Laughs.Whirlwind Spanish Dancers. .

TONY CANSINO AND DAPHNE,TONY CANSINO AND DAPHNE,TONY CANSINO AND DAPHNE,

From WildflowerCompany.Amazing Trapeze Artists,AERIAL ARNAULTS,AERIAL ARNAULTS,AERIAL ARNAULTS,

Featuring a Dive from the Dome, of theTheatre by Alma Arnault.

From the Continent,LEE MASONAND SONNY.LEE MASON AND SONNY.LEE MASON AND SONNY.LEE MASON. ND SONNY.A Novel Act thai Keeps One

Mystiliod all the Time.Tlie Continent's GreatestSensation,FANTASI A turn of

FANTASI Beauty andFANTASI Wonder and Delight.

Direct from London.THE THREE SWIFTS,THE THREE SWIFTS,' THE THREE SWIFTS,THE THREE SWIFTS,

Club Juggling Comedianswho put it allover their predecessors.

PRICES: D.C. and 0.5., 6s; Stalls,4s; Gallery, 2a (plus tax).

MATINEES: D.C. and 0.5., 3s re-served (Children Half-price).

The Box Plans for the Season ofSEVEN NIGHTS and THREE MATI-NEES Open on TUESDAY NEXT atTHE BRISTOL.Representative WALTER MONK.

HAYWARDSDAILY BULLETIN.

MANOR PARK PIUZL COMPETITIONB

PHOTOGIMPIJYTlit fudges V Wiileinoi tli ]%q ,li is

made the following adjudications —'OPI.iV CL*!s>B"COMPLETIONFirst Prize, £3—Hector 0. Milne, careAccountants' Branch,G.P.O. ■Second Prize, £I—Miss Hannah John-

son, 27, Nairn , street, Wellington."AMATEUR" COMPETITION.

First Prize, £2—Mr.Kenneth Fotheriug-ham,46,Aurora terrace, Wellington.

CHILDREN'S COMPETITION(Under 15).

First Prize, £I—MasterH. R. Parrel],09,Leland street, Berhampore.

SecondPrize, 10s—Master OswaldDeath,17,Waipapa road,Hataitai, Welling-ton.

BEST NAME FOR NEW SUBURB(Open Class).

First Prize, £3—Mr.Kenneth Fothering-ham,40,Aurora terrace, Wellington.

SecondPrize, £2—MissHannah John-son, 27,Nairn street, Wellington.

CHILDREN'S COMPETITION,First Prize—Master H. R. Farrell, 59,Leland street, Berhampore.

Cheques for these prizes have beenposted to the above-named competitors.The prize photographs will be shown inthe windows of Haywards InformationBureau (late GovernmentTourist Bur-*au), Featherston street, on Monday.

MOTORCAMPING AT HAYWARDS.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ARRANGE-MENTS. .

In order to popularise Motor Campingitt the proposed Motor Oamp now beingprepared at Haywards, the whole ofManor Park not occupied by the GolfLinks will be thrown open, for a i'ort-liijjht for. Motor Camping without anyi-harge. Motorists desiring to camp(here lor the holidays, either by the dayor the week,must apply lot;written per-mission from. The. Manager, care Hay-wards Information Bureau,Featherstonstreet. Under no uirmmslanues willpersons or motorists be allowed to enterthe private ruad without such permis-sion. / .

MEDICAL REGISTRATION.lEDWAKD BATTEKSBY WIL-

» LIAM SMYTH, M.8., Ch.B.,Uni-versity of New Zealand,1925,now resid-ing in Wellington, hereby give noticethat 1 intend applying,on the 18th Jan-uary next, to have my namo placed onthe Medical Register of tiio Dominionof New Zealand; and that I have de-posited the evidence p£ my qualifica-tion in the Officeof the Department ofHealth at Wellington.

E. B. W.. SMYTH,175, Adelaide road, Wellington. "

Dated at Wellington,*18th December,1925. _, '

EADIO.

Valves, type 201 A vi*'u.VALVES, TYPE 199 13s 6d

LOW Loss Condensers,Xa-ald Sock-ets, Dials, Panel Mounts, Sponge

Rubber' Cushions, Terminal Strips,Mounted Crystals, 'Hydrometers, Eheo-rtats,- 6 ohm and 80 ohm. TelephonePlugs, Filament Lock Switches.

Prices arc right. 'Comonml see I'm: yourselves.

DOMINION IMI'OKTERS,Kooni 21, King's Chambers,"Wjlloston street, Wellington..

„_. _.______ _

npAX'f for Hire, day ornight: long or-*- short trips; comfortable(icylinder

car. KciismuibU.! charges. King 20-.'!17,orjipply 1)3, Apu-iMTs., L.vnU'Biiy.

(;nfx. t>tIOTO(;H,H'LIS'~~~~

CAUINKT I'botoirrii. r^. from 2.% |»cidoc ; '? fuldor (Viibitieu ium.l one

|..'j * 14 .I'Jnlitrjji'iiis'iii, ,;if)t. Viiitcu'tStudio,.tl . Cubabt. . 'lel. '£&'oib.

THE NEW PRINCES SVMANNERS STREET.

CONTINUOUS PICTURES. DAILY, 11 to 10..NOW SHOWING!

I.—CECIL B. DE MILLE PRESENTS A SUPERLATIVE PARAMOUNTSUCCESS, .

"THE GOLDEN BED,"WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST.

2.— FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS"NELLIE, THE BEAUTIFUL CLOAK MODEL,"

Featuring ■ '.ELAINE WINDSOR, EDMUND LOWE, RAYMOND GRIFFITHS, MAEBUBCH, LEW CODY, HOBART BOSWORTH. '

COMEDY. "'■'■■■ GAZETTE. 'SPECIAL ORCHESTRALMUSIC.

POPULAR PRICES. POPULAR PRICES.

SALE OF MANUFACTURER'S."■■SAMPLES...": " : ; .:i

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.CLOCKS— -. Made by the Ansonia Clock Company, well..known for quality,.This-

range of samples includes OakWestminster ChimeClocksto hang. Evorymodel different andl very uncommon. At prices' under landed cost.

GRAMOPHONES— '.'.■..]This range includes Cabinets,Table Machines,and Portable Models. iOjily onu of each model,so call early and. get jourpick, ■■»■

SEWING MACHINES—Electric Machines, with all attachments; also Hand Machines.

ROOM NO. 9, KING'S CHAMBERS(Opp. KODAK CORNER), FROM 9 a.m. to 5 p.nh

4 DAYS TO SELL 350 FROCKS.OWINGTO LACK OFROOMTODISPLAY THE THOUSANDS OFPOUNDS'

WORTH OF NEW GOODSBOUGHT BY MR. COLE IN LONDON, MAN-

CHESTER, BELFAST, PARIS, ETC., WE ARE COMPELLED TO. SACRI-FICE 350 GIRLS' AND CHILDS' WHITE FROCK 3AT

HALF-MARKED PRICE.MANY OF THESE ARE IRISH HAND-EMBROIDERED IN EXQUISITE

STYLES, ' ,

COLE'S CASH DRAPERY, LTD.,108, 110,112, CUBA STREET.

EASTBOURNE FERRY SERVICE.

TTNTIL further notice, the following*J Sunday Time-table will be main-

tained, unless prevented by unforeseencircumstances,and subject to the man-agement reserving the right to cancel/oralter any part or parts of this, time:table and divert boats without notice:—^(See Special Time-table for 27th "iiecem-"'

: bei- and 3rd January, .1926,}LEXi;'I""WEI;tmft3:ON-9.20;-1*36

a.m., 2.30, 6.0, 7.50,0.30 p.m.LEAVE DAY'S BAY-^8.20, 9.30 a.m.,

' 1.0,5.0,7.0, 8.30 p.m.' LEAVE RONA BAY—S.3O,'9.40 a.m.,

1.10,5,15,6,45,8.45 p.m. - .Return Fares Is Gd. .Children 6d.

Sinßle Tickets Is.' 'J. P. MENZIES,

'

Town Clerk and Manager.

EASTBOURNE FERRY SERVICE.CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. ; HOLIDAYS.

THE following Time-table will bemaintained,Unless prevented by..

unforeseencircumstances and subject to',the management reserving the right tocancel or alter any part or parts of this..Time-table and divert boats withoutCHRISTMASEVE. THURSDAY. 24th

DEC, 1925,AND NEW YEAR'SEVE, 31st DEC.

LEAVE WELLINGTON—7.4O, 9.45,11.20 a.m., 2.30,4.25,"5.15,6.10, 7.45,

9.30, 11.15 p.m.LEAVE DAY'S BAY-<3.50. 7.53,8.50,

10.30 a.m., 1.20, 4.5,5.15,6.55,8.35,10.20 p.m. .

LEAVE' KONA BAY—7.O,8.5, 9.0, 10.45'a.m., 1.30,4.15,5.5, 6.45,8.25,10.10

CHRISTMAS DAY. FRIDAY, 25thDECEMBER, 1925.

LEAVE WELLINGTON—IO.3O a.m.,2.30,6.0;9.15 p.m.

LEAVE DAY'S 8AY—9.30 a.m., 1.0,5.0,8.20 p.m.

LEAVE RONA 8AY—9.40 a.m., 1.10,5.15,8,30 p.m.

BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER,1925, AND NEW YEAR'S DAY,

Ist JANUARY, 1926.LEAVE WELLINGTON—7.4O,9.0,9.45,

10.40. 11.35 a.m.. 12.30, 1.30. 2.30,4,30, 6.1C.7.40,9.15,11.15 p.m.

LEAVE DAY'S BAY—«.SO.7.53,8.00,0.50,10.35,11.30 a.m., 12.30, 1.15,3.30.5.0,f1.40, 8.25,10.10 p.m.. LEAVE RONA BAY—7.O,8.5,9.0, 9.40,10,45,11.45,12.40,1.25,3.45,5.15,8.558.35, 10 p.m. ■' vThe Ponsonby Boys' Brass Band will

give uu Open-air Conceit at Day's Bayon BOXING'DAY,'after the arrival of2.30-p.m. bo:it from Wellington.SUNDAYS,27th DEC, 1925,AND 3rd

JANUARY. 1!H(S.LEAVE WELLINGTON — 0.20 a.m.,

W.30, 11.5 a.m., 2.30,CO,7.50,9.30LEAVE DAY'S ,'BAY—B.2O,9.30 a.m.,

, l;t», 5.0. 7.0. 8;30 p.m.LEAVE RONA BAY—B.3O,9.40 a.m.,

1.10, 5.15, 6.45. 8.45 p.m.Adult Return Fare, Wellington to

Bays, Is oj; Children, (id. (Availablep

for return within one week from dateof issue).

Single Fare, Wellington to Bays andvice versa, Is.

J. F. MENZIES,Town Clerk and Manager.

WARNING TOjSIIOOTEHS, ETC.

ANY Person found (Avith or withoutdog or glm) Trespassing on the

OrongoroiiKo Property WILL BE PRO-SECUTED. Alh previous permits can-celled.. ' - J. HANSEN,... Manager,

Orongorongo Station.

PUBLIC NOTICE.

OPENALL HOLIDAYS.

pEXTKAL' ■DINING-ROOMS, 53.*-' Lowor Cubastreet.

Bust 8-ciiufsodinnct in city, Is, m-■eluding brwikfiwt. ten.

■HOUKS:Ui-eakwial-—C.1.5to 8.30.' ' Dmiiei—ll.3o to 1.30.Tc.-i—4.45 to 0.30. ■■.

' .Ui-cakf;iHt on Holidays and Siiiul.-iys-

-7.45 to U a.m.

r iaii«:ri!uaQJxr~"

WANvJ'KI» »o Hiiv Oi>t. KU-vlruttr, :Ys Oil pyf flfiv Al'l'Lv 131, Ulm«-

uuu-iil.,or Tel. ISI-'V/V.

BE DIFFERENT"

Place Your Ord* Now for

ADECORATED

CHRISTMAS CAKEMADE OF

ICE CREAM.

FUN for the kiddies—a surpiiee forevoiy member of the lamilj—a de-

licious ticat for all.

You can have the Cake aiadoand ijecorated in any st>le youwwh. Telephone the factoryaud we'll be pleased to make sug-gestions. Where smaller quanti-ties arerequired, Specially Decor-ated Slicescan be supplied.

On ChristmasDay, Boxing Day, andNew Year's Day, deliveries will be madeuntil 10 a.m.

FROZEN PRODUCTS,LTD.,i 210,Vivian street:Telephone 23-387.

PACIFIC LODGE, No. 8, U.A O.D.

ANNUAL Xmas Tree and Children*Tarty. Members o£the Lodge ana

their Wives and Childrenare invited toattend tlie above function, to be held m

*"'at 2 KaWhinney,Secretary.

DANCING.

KELBURN KIOSK.

rUBARET EVERY AFTERNOON,*-/ i'foin 2 to 5.

■MADAME ivIES,Telephone 26-093.

i^n^^^ YACHT

Y^^ DANCE , , ;'

TO-NIG.IIT,SATURDAY, lath.

rpttE Yacht Club Dance TO-NIGHV'*" vill bu'thc Final Dance, this year.

Corileto the Way and enjoy yourselfat the best little dunce in town,"Always cool over the voter."

W.itih lo'i Dance AUvtu. in■.January..J. C. RUKWCnV,SoiiialiSfc.

'jO"iss~-~~~i-'HYiXIs "TslTfsS;iJ.\ SJurtio:68, Willis "stl-ctt. ' "

"el. 41334I'IUVATE LESSONSliV AiTOlNt-MIiNTS. FROM 10 a.m.

Open Turn Vox Trot, -Silyostor'a VVaIU.riiillmiitii- Tanjfo.. liluea.. elo. ..

I'llbli;- l'i:i.-.M'- liu.Vv Ci/aseillor (hi.-< foasyli.!lIK .STUDIO \VII.L HICMAIN Ol'iiX!'(H! PKIVWTE I KSSUXSTlllltMfCJir.-, t'ljT nil-; yis.uil''iei; I'rai.lii;- E\ci'y Evoiiin^ (ruin 5 to

.0 uVleuk. ' - t.

PAWCIWO.

ST. FRANCIS'S HALL, HILL-ST.DANCE. DANCE.

NEXT MONDAY AND EVERYMONDAY.

Flannels Optional.DaAcing 8 till 12. Buses after last

dance. Rudolph's Orchestra. Subscrip-tion 2s Bd. -QAVOY CABARET.

EVERY SATURDAY B.IE-12EXCHANGEBUILDINGS

Dominion avenue.

Charming Room. Delightful MusicGoodFloor. Refined Atmosphere.

Double Ticket. 10s. To Rescr\«Tables Ring Madame Rosina Bligb. T«i.n-809.

Flannel Dunces will be held .during ttioSummerSeason, commencing SATUR-DAY NEXT

JJANCINO, DANCING,COLUMBIAN Dance to theCOLUMBIAN Inspiring MusicCOLUMBIAN of theCABARET. SIX COLUMBIANS,CABARET. SIX COLUMBIAN!:;.CABARET. SIX COLUMBIANS,(Kilhirnie) Wellington's Leading

(Kilbirnic). Dance Bund.Everything Coor.

Electric PunKa;!,Double Ticket, 4s Od.

Lute Buses to Tonn after Dance.NOTE.—Special Dances to be held

during Christmasholidays.Direction: S HEADLAND.

ODDFELLOWS'HALL. ~TO-NIGHT. TONIGHT.TO-NIGHT. 8-12. TO-NIGHT.

PERCY Simpson's Orchestrawill fea-ture all the latent Jazz Hits. Sup-

per included.Ladies 2s, Gents2s 6d. Late buses

at 12THE VIOLET ASSEMBLY.TONIGHT! TO-NIGHT!

1PARLY SETTLERS' HALL,-' 86, Abel Smith street.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.

4 HAMS GIVEN AWAY.A Chanceto Wm for Everybody.

Comeand Win One.Coolest Hall in Town.

Balloons Free. Balloons Free.Flannels and Blazers optional.First-class Orchestra. Latest Hits.

Saxophone, Bells, Xylophone, Drums,Etc. Excuse Me, Spotlight,Lucky Waltz---2» Pi-ices.

8-12—tJentK,2s; LadieH,Is 6tl—B-11TUESDAY NIGHT IS CARNIVALNIGHT.

Dancing 8-12. Dancing, 8-12. 'TOUR HAMS GIVEN AWAY.

Your ChristmasHam Free.FOUR HAMS GIVEN AWAY:

Tuesday Night! Tuesday Night!Direction-J. SHARP.

" XO-NIGHt.

WATERSIDERS' FOOTBALL CLUBwill hold their WEEKLY DANCE

at the EMPIRE HALL, Culm...leef, TONIGHT.

Dancing 8 to 12. Kelly's Orchestia.Good Floor. Suppet provided.Popular Prices: In 6d aud 2*.Flannels optional.

A. E. TURNER,Secretary.' i

DE LUXE ASSEMBLY. *HALL. ■ ADELAIDERD.

OLD-TIME DANCING,8 TILL 12

TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY) TONIGHT.Flout, raiifcic, Hiippcr, und coolness ol

hall iinauipassed.Ladies Is 6d,Gents2s.BOXING NIGHT—A SPECIAL

CARNIVAL NIGHT.F. M'GONNELL, M.C.M.R. JACKSON,Sec.

TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.DANCE DANCE.

TO-NIGHT. TONIGHT.JAZZ. JAZZ.

EVERYWEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

MASONIC HALL,Cambridgeavenue, off Cambridge terrace,

.Sear Midnight Dispensary.MOKOIA DANCE BAND.

' Direction, Mr. Chas.T. Dalton.Subs.2s 6d. Supper included.Direction, MRS. J. AFFLECK, MR.

L. WILKENS.Piires each evening.

HE boheMan dance. "HE BOHEMIAN DANCE.

TO NIGHT. TONIGHT.TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT.

ST. PETER'S HALL,S>T.PETER'S HALL,

8 till 11.30.Ladies la 6d, Gents 2e.

This gay assemblage js poputaiiy ac-claimed to be the favourite leMezvoiisot fashionablepeople A ventuble YADorado ofpleasure and -goodfellowship,a glow with the suiuhinc of life, «ihdtontimiing the same jesteidaj, to-<'u\and forever. JACJ.

P.B —Duncina; next Weducbdaj - !>■>usual. Also Thuibday. ChristmasE\t.& till 12. ZejUndia Ouheiatra

mHE ADELPHI CABARKIJL p 126, CUBA STREET. .'JONIGH I' ' '10NIGHT.TONIGHT. 10NIGHT.

At 8 I.T

Ring ?8305 oi 28-294 to Reserve Tables

Watch papelß for Special Announceinent regarding Si>ecml Dances tobe heldduring Xmas and New Yeai' Holidays.

RODNEY A. PANKHURST,Manager

Te!ephonc»: Residence 28-300, Cabuiot.28-294.

PHRI.STM\S-NEW YE.\R STSABOX .YE M< SIOASON

At

THE AMBASSADOR CABARET,THE AMBASSADOR CABARET, ;

OS,WILLIS STREET,

will ht: a whirl of gaiety

kvjiry afti^inoox h evening.

Tel. 42-24" Tel. ffi-242

IJUXO; li{ntM7'~O'Vi:i!STKoA-G",■»- IKON"VIiAMK.

j;>iunl to New.Kcnl} DJ'J,L\cnuig Poit.

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19; 1925. 5

SHIPPING.

UNION . STEAM SHIP COMPANYOF NtW ZEALAND. LTD. .(Weather and circumstances permitting.!

Subject to Alteration Without Notice.SAN FRANCISCO. Via RAROTONGA

AND PAPEETE-R.M.S. TAHITI-Tuesday, Jan. 5.llaavy Luggage cannot M reccifedlaterthan half-dodr beforeadvertised sailing

time. ._i'OR SYDNEY" (FROM WELLING-

TON)nM

■

Maunganui Thursday Dec. 24 o p.m.No Cargo received on Sailing Day.

Hsavv Luggage canuot be received laterthan halfSou? before advertised sailing

time. .FOR SYDNKY (From Auckland).

Maheno Thursday Dec. 24 U n-m.Paaseagori! and Cargo

" FOR MELBOURNE DIRECT.Manuka Thursday Dec. 17 8 p.m.

(Passengers Only).FOR" FIJI (Suva), I'ONG£ (Vavau

Haapai. Nukualofa). SAMOA (Apia).From Aucklnnd.

Tofua Saturday Jan. 2 11 a.m.Passenger* and Cargo. ,

"~FOU LYTTBLTON FKOM VVEL-

LINGTONWaliine Monday Dec. 21 .7.45 p.m.

Receives Cargo till 3.30 p.m.Maori Tuesday Doc. 22 7.45 p.m.

SeeKatoa for Cargo. 'Wahine Wednesday Dec. 23 8.15 a.m.Maori Wednesday Dec. 23 7.45 p.m.

No Cargo.Wahim, Thursday Dec. 24 8.15 a.m.Maori Thursday Dec. 24 7.45 p.m.Mararoa Thursday Dec. 24 10 p.m.

No Cargo.Tamahhw Friday Dec. 25 8.15 a.m.Wahine Friday Dec. 25 7.45 p.m.

No Cargo.Maori Saturday Dec. 26 7.45 p.m.

No Cargo.Fern Wharf Office opens from / p»Passengers omit be on board by 7.30 p.mKOK HlUl'<>;\ ITKOMWM'UNUTONTamahine Mondoy Dec. 21 1 p.m.

Receives Cargo till 11 a.m.Tamahine Tuesday Dec. 22 Ip.m.

Receives Cargo till 11 a.ra.Tamahine Wednesday Dec. 23 1p.m.

Receives Cargo till 11 a.m.Tamabine Thursday Dec. 24 3 p.m.

No Cargo.Tamahine Saturday Dec. 26 1.15 p.m.

No Cargo. .FOR WESTPORT(Taking Passengers!.Komata Monday Dec. 21 6 p.m.AUK AUCKLAND VIA NKW PL*

MOUTH AND ONKHUNGA.Rarawa,from New Plymouth.Tuesdays, and Fridays, 8 p.m.

FOR NEW PLYMOUTH (Cargo Only).ICorinna Monday , Dec. 21

FOR NAPIER, GISBORNE,ANDAUCKLAND (Cargo Only).■

Waipahi Wednesday Dec. 23FOR DUNEDIN. DIRECT"

(Passengers and Cargo).Mararoa Saturday Dec. 26 2.30 p.m.

FOR LYTTELTON, DUNEDIN,OAM ARU AND TIMARU.(Cargo Only),

Katoa Tuesday Dec. 22 ,'■■■■FOR DUNEDIN (Cargo Only).

Kahlka Monday ; Dec. 21 »

Inquiries, preliminary or otherwise,re-rarding trips to Australia, South.SeaIslands,Honolulu,Canada,United States,Europe, Around-the-Pscifio tours, includ-ing Japan and the East, Around-the-World tours in either direction,are invitedand can be made to any of the Company'sOffice*

_^

UNION S.S. CO. OF N.Z., LTD.

HOLIDAY. AND" EXHIBITIONARRANGEMENTS. '

WELLINGTON TO LYTTELTON.T.S.B.Tamahine will make Special Trip,

sailing Friday, 25th December,8.15 a,m.SPECIAL TRIPS TO DUNEDIN

EXHIBITION,Including Stay oa Board at Dunedin if

Required.Ample Accommodation Available for

Passengers.S.S. Mararoa (oil fuel) will run " a

SPECIAL WEEKLY SERVICE be-tween Wellington and Dunedin direct,leaving Wellington on Saturdays at 2.30p.m. 19th December,26th December,2nd January, etc., and remainingat Dun-ediu till Wednesday afternoons. Oneclass passengersonly.Single fares £2 17 0

Return fare (includingbedand breakfast while atDunedin £610 0(Stop over allowed.)WEEK-END EXCURSIONS TO

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS.Weekly, on Saturday, 9th January,

Tamahine will leave Wellington at 1.15p.m. on Excursions to Picton and Marl-borough Sounds,returning via Picton onSunday evenings.

Inclusive faro for round trip £3 (spec-ial berths 10s extra). Tamahine willalso take passengerson these trips be-tween Wellington and Picton. ■

Apply to Company's officefor foldergivinginformation onaccommodation andcamping facilities in this unrivalled holi-day field. ■: . . . : ....

UNITEDSTATES-EUROPE.

Regular Fortnightly Sailings.riA.NADIAN-AUSTRALASIAN" R.M.*-* LINE.Via Fiji. Honolulu,and Vancouver.

And .UNION ROYAL MAIL LINE,Via Rarotontra. Papeete, and Baa

Francises*Wellington to AudklaadShip. ; San franelseetoVancouver

AOBANGI* | Deo. 22"

TAHITI Jan. 5 — ■ .NIAGARA — Jan. 19MAKITRA Feb. 2 —AORANGI* — Feb. 18TAHITI Mar. 2 —NIAGARA - Mar. 16,MAKURA Mar. 30 -AORANGI* — ApL 13TAHITI Apl. 27 -NIAGARA^ - May 11MAKURA May 25 -AORANGI* —' June 8TAHITI i June 22 —NIAGARA July 6"MitmificentNew Quadruple ScrewMotor

Ship. 17.481 tons register.tTriple Screw.Oil Fuel 13.415 tons

Register.EXOURSIONP TO HONOLULU. ,

Full particulars on application\KW 7,E*I.*ND TO "aVDNEY

TAHITI Frcm Wellington, 22nd DeaNIAGARA—FromAuckland,Jan. 4.

For full particular* epplv tofINION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF

N.Z.. LTD.

HONOLULU.

SPECIALLY REDUCED FARES

SECOND CLASSRETURN:£37 10s

FIRST CLASSRETURN £50.FROM AUCKLAND:

Aorangi. 22nd Dec Niagara, 19th Jan.Aorangi, 16th Feb.

For full particulars apply to ,

UNION S.S. CO.OF N.Z.. LTD.

HOLLAND-AUSTRALIA LINE.UNITED NETHERLANDS NAVIGA-

TION COMPANY.

REGULAR Sailings to Genoa.Marseil-les, Dunkirk, Antwerp, Hamburg,

Biemen, Rotterdam.FROM AUSTRALIA

Via SuezCanal.NEW ZKALAND AGENTS:

Johnston and Co., Lfcl.. Wellington.UusteU and Soraers, Auckland.

Head Office(or Australasia:llulland-Australia Line. 44. Pitt street.

Sydney.

SHIPPING. SHIPPING.

ETUDDART. PARKER. LIMITED- THE SCEhoMELAN" T° THE

tOR SYuS^°EirW.eUingtOnl' CANADIAN PaHfIC RAILWAY.FOB SYDNBY .From Auckland). In Conjunction with

Uliroaioa-Early. , CANADIAN AUSTRALASIAN ROYALHoad Office'or New Zealand: MAIL S.S. LINE TO VANCOUVER,HUDDART PARKER BUILDING B.C.Post OfficeSquare. Wellington. '

JUST imagine a fascinating trip rightacross Canadain speedy, comfort-

CHINA AND JAPAN ably-equipped all-eteel trains!3y the Imagine the thrills of gazing on the

EAND A. MAIL LINE, ever-changing panorama of Mountains," „. Plains,Canyons, Glaciers,culminating in

WE2NSI.AND PORTS. MANILA. » daylight crossing of the far-famedAMil 'i AMnAKAN KOCKJCS.

St«m«r nat* Visit Lake Louise, Banff, Sicamous,steamer.LMvßSvdnev »"d other scenic places REACHEDONLY

1926 BY TRAINS of thePANDA Jan. 13 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY.ARAFURA ......< Feb. 17 Thirteen lavishly-appointed C.P.R.ST.-ALBANS Mar. 17 Hotels. Magnificent Atlantio Fleet, alsoI'hrougb and Kound World Tours at PacifioLine of speedy Express Steam-

Special Bates. . „ shipsEASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. passages booked from New Zealand

CO.,LTD on either the favouriteR.M.S. NiagaraNew Zealand Agents! or R.M.M.B. Aorangi, the world's largestvrRrGHT. STEPHENSON.AND CO. tnotor.passenger ship afloat.| LTD.. Wellington Reservations made in Sleeping Cars,/N'SSEM. AND stOMERS.Auckland Hotels,tn & Atlantic Steamers.UNION S.S.CO..LTD.. Christchurch. For Descriptive Pamphlets and full par.

S^l,??.JS&E' AN,D 2°. " J?unedllLv ticulars. apply to any Officeof the Union1JJnN££3RPW AJ!iP 08" GWnoutD Steam Ship Company of N.Z., Ltd. ;FR4NSX«£N£,£°,WvNS!PI?r- Thomas Cook and Son; or J. Sclater.I. H COCK AND CO..Nelson. Representative CANADIAN PACIFIC

■ RAILWAY CO.. Union House. Sydney,N.Y.K. LINE N-8W- _

(Nippon *«.„ UM NT Ll^E TQ london;fiXAVOURITE Mail Route to Japan. *~TA 1with connection to Japan to : Via Colombo,Bu«i Port Bsid. Naples,

EUROPE AND AMERICA. . Toulon. Gibraltar,and Plymouth.Tours oan be arranged.to Chin*, Japan, steamer. Tons. Noon. "Koree byjhis Line. ORMUJS ~UM Deo. 26MftVTHT V fiiTTTNC 1* STIR TaPAN- ORAMA ....,.„. 20,000 Jan. UMONTHLY SAILINGS FOB JAPAN. QRVIETO ...... 12,133 Feb. 6

TANGC MARU* 7000 tons ORONSAY ...... M.OOO Mar. 5AKI MARU* .... 6000 tons OSTERLEY ..... 12,129 Mar. 17MISHIMA MARU* 8000 tow ORMONDE 14,863 Mar. 31"Wireless installed. OTRANTO ...... 20,000 Apl. 14

Vja Brisbane,Townsvilie. Thursday Is ORAMA 20.000 Apr. 88land, Zamboanga. Manila, Hong Kong oimnn/n vipira Tft f/wnnw.

Nffuaka, Kobe,and Yokohama. REDUCED FARESTO LONDONiTHROUGH BILLS OF LADING The lsHslasa Accommodation ia so er-

ISSUEDTO ABOVE PORTS. rangedas to offer the publio a wide ehoieeBURNS, PHILP. AND CO., LTD., of berths at correspondingly varied rate*.49-75. Moleaworth street Wellington. No 2ndclass passengersare carried

ABERDEEN LINE. lrt SinBto. CIC2tc «138: Retuni. «X79

Via South Africa and Tenerig.. '^^SiSuS^Smm to-MSteamer.. Tons. I. re Sydney single. £39 to £45:Return. S7Oto MLDEMOSTHENES 11,500 Jan. 9 union rtitam SHtP CO OFEURIPIDES 15 000 Feb. 19 . TOIQN..BTEAM SHIP CO.OFSOPHOCLES 12,500 Apl.-1 .oewo V« i^Jto »i>..t.*mDIOGENES _ 12.500 Apl 27 AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND.

Passengers disembark at Southampton- , '■.... ' —-r-FARES FROM WELLINGTON:

Baloon to UoiUd Kingdom, from £102 _.„„ K vvo 7b-ai ivn rtttpSouth Africa, from ...... *72 THE NEW AhALASSL) SUlr-Third-class. UnitedKingdom, from £39 * PiNG COMPANY. LTD.South Africa, from ... £23 ;

nATrrffTVOTAfc*fl ir.rt"riTTlr\ pl' LARGE MODERN~TWIN-SCREW PAS-rvv?fflm&&iCOilrrP'' ' SENGER STEAMERS,WITH UN-MURRAY. ROBERTSAND CO..LTD. BURFASSEUAULUMMUDAIHWI.

WHITE STAR UNE. REMTJERAt*...... Auckland Jan!. FROM AUSTRALIAN PORTS TO +. "v""' wf S» I*. 11UNITED KINGDOM, Vie DUR- HAldJta+" :"'" w!lln^n Anl 24RAW Alffn PiPffTrtWM ROTORUAT Wellington Apl. iA

PAIR">PABqrNrrR4ONTT REMUERAt* . Wellington May 22OABIN PASSENGERSONLY. BUAHINEt* Wellington July 17o

_ -oS*** .ROTORUAt*' " Wellington Sept. 11at"mßr- To*n*n; ST<lne.T i .OIL FUEL. Calling at CURACAO.MEDIO 13,250 Feb. 10 tCalls off Pitcairn Island, subject toCERAMIO 18.800 Mar. .24 weather conditions permitting.SUEVIC 12,500 Apl.17 Return tickets are interchangeable withRUNIC 12,500 June 8 P. and O. and Orient Line (Tie Buesl,

Passengers disembark at Southampton. O.A. and Union Lines (tie CanadaandFARES FROM WELLINGTON. America), or Aberdeen and Blue Funnsl

To United Kingdom, from £68to £95 Lines (via South Africa).To South Africa, from ....... £42t0£55 For further particulars, apply

Inclusive Tours to Victoria Falls and THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGthroughout South Afrioa at Reduoed COMPANY. LTD.Rates. ■ ■ -r—— - ■

DALGEUTT'AI§DtiCarLTBll1' fiHAW, BAVILL, AND ALBIONLEVIN AND CO.. LTD.. ° COMPANY, LIMITED,MURRAY.ROBERTSANJ) 00. LTD p^ Un. l0gou mptOD Londo._

' ■ Via Panama CanaLP. & O. B.N. CO., (Sailing, circumstances permitting)

CYDNE* TO LONDON. A'KArT±~ S■'*? St !?«' «i v. j » " TAINUI 11,020„ Mar. 17Via Colomboand Suei Canal- ATHENIC 13.366 .. Apl. 7First and SecondClassOnly. .CORINTHIC ..... 12,367„ May 6

Leave lONIC ..■■■■■■— 12,352 June 2CHrrRAL :. .T°I5:000* DjflS O"»»eak S.iUng^Emb.rk.tion Pre*MOOLTAN ......... 20;847 Jan. 13 „ «os■Eyenmg..MONGOLIA 16.504 .lan. 27 .Fares B|S?';- R«iVJ?MALOJA ............ 20;837 Feb. 10 f«st Saloon„.... £100 £175CATHAY 15.000 Feb. 23 SecondSaloon-. JB7O £122NALDERA "15,993 Mar. 9 Third Class £37 £66.CAMORIN ......... 15,115 Mar! 23 *-U passengersmustsecure passports.Papers ea. book through from dVltl&?lJ&V}' ■"

New Zealand. DAI.GETY AND CO.,LTD.Return Ticksts are interchangeablewith MURRAY. ROBERTS.AND CO..LTD.New Zealand Shipping Co., »ia Panama, ■

Canadian-Australasian lime, via Vancou. ~ ~~" "

ter. Union Atatralasian Line, via San SHAW, SAVILL, AI^D ALBION CO..erancisco. ■ ■ LIMITED.JOHNSTON AND CO.. LTD., RMS . IONiC) FOR~SOUTHAMPTON.ARents, . . ■

____Telephone"!*011 "^ w*»e*n'lL NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

mnv iunnnnoniDDiwn «xriV "PASSENGERS are requested to note>TIHE AJJOHOR SHIPPING ND Jr that the Steamer will leave theFOUNDRY CO.,LTD. Glasgow Wharf TO-MORROW (SUN:(Circumstances permitting.) . DAY), 20th inst., at paybreak, and they

FORNELSON (takingGeneralCargo foi ""S??"e|*c,d *° fjpjark THIS I.VENINGtranshipment to MOTUEKA. TAKA (SATURDAY),I9thmst.KA. and OOU.INGWOOD) tp"fnKe" who haJB ?ot ?<* P»«ent-

NGAIO-rSat.,Dec. 19 7.30 p.m. Ed their Passports at Levin and Co.,Ltd.,ARAHURA-Mon., Dec. 21 ... 7.30 p.m. must do *° befpre embarking.NGAIO-Tues.,Dw. 22 ;;.. 7.30 p.m. LEVIN AND CO., LTD.,ARAHURA—Wed.,Dec. 23 ... 7.30 p.m. "" Agents.NGAIO-Thurs.,Dec. 24^ 7.30 p.m. :- - .ARAHURA—Thurs.,Dec. 24 8.30 p.m. ~ r^T" ■■■ ■

' ■—rNIKAU-Sat:, Dec. 26 6.30 p.m. . nTfKTAPn TTWB-KAITOA—Sat,,Dec. 26 6.30 p.m. . CUNARP LINE,Receites Genera"'.argpDsily till » p.m.. _■ . _

"■ „ —"except Saturday. U a.m. rTwAVEL Home via America andLugcajte Cannot be' Received on Board * . ,iiCT^? ""VAJJti'iS by.

hef«re " p:m AQDITANIA, BERENGARIA,No Cargo 24th 26th,and 31st December n .' MADRETANIA, ,

' ' and Ist January. Or other Magnificent Steamers fromFOR MOTUEKA U.S.A and Canadato England, or,

NDIAU—Wed, Dec. 23 6.30 p.m. il proceeding Home by direct steamerReceiring Cargo till 4 p.m. 2£ w Australiai Return by Cunard

FOR WJSSTPORU. GREYMOUTH. -,1*?"»««5*» , . .. . „ ,AND HOKITIKA. Qooi -*l»ction of berths actually held(CarroOnly) m New Zealand.

Steamer-Early. For accommodation and full paxtioulamNote.—Cargo mujt be Rooked 'atOffice '^'ArTo-njir *oi»v crnvinnT AND W VrtflNn i,«,i, *"""" AUSTRALASIAf. SERVICE,T- ANUrt±s Q«toU«s?ft.« COMMONWEALTH AND DOMINION

— FOR LONDON, VIA PANAMAXfcdt^ CANAL

2BBsK.- "' ' PORT BOWEN Akld. Jan. 7\ ' PORTPIRIE ; Wgtn. Jan. 24HPHB undermentioned steamers will PORT HUNTER ......... Wgtn. Jan. 30

*. leave (circumntancet permitting) as Limited accommodation for Saloonpas-followx.^ - aensers. '

FORBLENHEIM-The s.s. OPAWA, : :

OnTUESDAY, at 4 p.m. DOYAL PACKET NAVIGATIONWEDNESDAY,at 4 p.m. Xt< C 0tK"-> Lll>"*-

-. JnMniv^??' m Regular Monthly Cargo and PassengerOn MONDAY, at 4 p.m. Servioe.with fast 6500-ton SteamersfromFOR FOXTON- Melbourne. Sydney, and Brisbane tolhess KENNEDY. Macasser. Java Porto, and Singapore.OnTUESDAY, at 3 p.m. Sailing from Sydney-

FOR I.YTTELTON AND KAIKOURA TASMAN, 19th DECEMBER.The »* CYGNET, Special arrangements for OverlandTrip»EARLY. through Java at moderate fares.

For freight »pdij to Special Reduced THROUGH FARESLEVIN AND PO *Tll A..nf. from Australia to U.K. and CONTINENTLfcVIN AND CO.. I.TD., Agents. by ,plendid iuxurioU9 first-olassDutchTel. 40 134. " Mail Steamers, vie JAVA.

WIUHARDSON AND CO., LTD JOHNSTO^ANd'CO ,isfD.'. Wellington*"* RUSSELLAND SOMERS. AucklandFor NAPIER (Inwr Harbour), CIS- TVWf'BORNE WHARF, AKITIO, and feS'n lnvorcarglll> Tlmttra- and

CASTLEPOINT-The s.s. PUTIKI, "unedm.

EARLYI Head Officefor Australasia:tUUNSTON AND CO.. LTD.. Agents ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO.,. 44. Pitt street. Sydney.For WANGANUI-Tbr «.a, tNVEtt ——CARGILL, or. MONDAY, at Noon. \^JOHNSTONAND CO., LTD., Agent*, --gp^>Telephone. 42*33and 40-242. WANGANU.-S.B. KAPITI

WOXTON-LEVIN Royal Mail—Quici ' Od TUESDAY, at 5 p.m.'A. est route to and from Foiton. DALiiETY AND CO.. I.'J'D.Leave Jb'oxton daily 7 a.vi. and 3.30 p.m. AgeutaLeave Levin daily-11 a.m. and 8.30 p.m relenhouts 45407 »ndH5 72C.F, Ruut, Proprietor.

SHIPPING.

IVEW PLYMOUTH ONEHUNGAAUCKLAND SERVICE.(Weather, etc, permitting.)

T.S.S.RARAWALeaves New Plymouth (ot Onenunga-

Tuesdays and Fridays.Leaves Onehunga for New Plymouth-Mondays and Thursdays.

Further information can be obtainedtrora the Union SS. Co, Ltd., andNorthorn "S.S.Co., Ltd.. Joint Agents.

LEVIN AND CO..LTD. Agents

THOS. COOK & SON,Tourist Agents.

HOLIDAY TOURS ARRANGED TOALL N.Z. RESORTS.

Extend your trip to the Exhibitionto include the SouthernLakes.

TOURS ABROAD.Special excursion' fares to Honolulu.

Write for Itinerary of inclusive tour,providing passageticket, hotel,motor ex-cursions,and side trip.to Island of Hilo.

CRUISE ROUND THE WORDfiy the Luxurious Cunard Liner Fran-

conia,20,000tons. NTourists from New Zealand can con-veniently join this cruise at Singapore

and continue to New York, visiting Phil-ippines, China,Japan, Hawaii, etc. Itin-erary and fares on application.

THOS. COOK 4 SON,62,Customhouse.quay,Wellington.

A SPECIAL TRAVEL OFFICE HAS**" BEEN ESTABLISHED

for the benefit ofNEW ZEALAND TOURISTSNEW ZEALAND TOURISTS

'" " : atMESSRS. PICKFORDS,LTD.,MESSRS.PICKFORDS,LTD.,

20(5, High Holborn, London,W.C.I.(Established over 300 years.)

Branch Office at Room 201,AustraliaHouse,Strand, W.C.2.

Under the management ofMiss L. E. Armstrong.

MOTOR SERVICE.

WELLINGTON TO WANGANUJ.ELLINGTON TO WANGANUI.

NICHOLSON AND SOMERVILLE'SHUDSON SUPER SIX

DE LUXE MOTOR SERVICE.NO DICKY SEATS.

Booking Office:BELL BUS CO. Tel. 21-038.

The above service leaves Midland Ho-tel (Daily).: Week Days—9.ls a.m., ar-riving Wanganui 3.15 P..m. Sundays—9a.m., arriving Wanganui 3 p,m.

We meet the Ferry Boat and collectPassengers anywhere in the business areaof the City freeof charge.Fares: Week Days £1 2s 6d; Sundays

£1 os.

PALMEBSTON-PAEKAKARIKIMOTOR-CAR SERVICE.

PASSENGERSAND PARCELS.A LARGE AUSTIN TOURING CAR

leaves Palmerston North at 8-30IP, Daily for Paekakariki, returningimmediately on arrival of the 4 17 trainfrom Wellington, running vis Otaki,Levin,Shannon;arrive Palmerston North8.20 p.m.

Fares: 10*tot the full distance,or 2s 6dfor each section or intermediate section..

B. R. CHAPMAN, Proprietor,CombinedBus Stand,Bangitikei street. Palmerston North.

HOTELS.

POST OFFICE HOTEL.

MR. ALF GUSTAFSON,late of Brit-tania and New Zealander Hotels,

begs to notify the general public thathe has now'taken over the abovehotel,and will be pleased to see old and newfriends.

Only thebest of Ale and Spirits stock-ed.

STAR HOTEL,ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND.

npHIS Popular Hotel has been thor-"*" oughly Renovated ond Refurnished

throughout, and is now under entirelynew management. .

Tariffi 15s per day- .

WHERK 10 STAY IN SYDNEY,

CROWLfi HOUSE. PRIVATE HOTEL. (Late Cook's),161,CASTLEREAGH STREET,SYDNEY

(Between Park and Market streets, opp.Manchester Unity-Buildings).Replete with every modern convenience.All Theatres, Town Hall, and leadingshipping houses within fire minutes.Sydney's most, convenient bouse.

TARIFF;Single Room,per day. 7s 6dSingle Room,per week, £2 ss.Double Room,pur day, 15s.Double Room,per week,£4 10s.Inclusive of Breakfast.Telephone: City 11619.

DARNILL AND EILERSEN Prop.,Late,Rialto. Wellington. N.Z.

WHERE to Stay in Christchurcb.-rtAWHITI PRIVATE HOTEL,241,Gloucester street, overlooking beauti-ful Latimor square, and two minutes'easywalk from Cathedralsquare and a'ltheatres. Tariff, £2 10s per week forcasuals.

C. V. LEEMING,Proprietor.Telephone 2263. Telegrams: "Rawhiti."

CITY. BUFFET PRIVATE HOTEL,f"10LOMBO-ST.,Chriitchurch.right inVJ the Heart of the City.

CONTINENTAL PLAN.Room,bath, and breakfast,6s 6d; £Z 2sby the week; free use of lounges andsitting-room. Permanent by arrange-ment. .Telephone A5266.

F. M C.-HYMAN, Proprietress.

NOTICE TO FERRY PASSENGERS.WINDSOR PRIVATE HOTEL, Man-

chester street, Christchurch, themost homely and comfortablehotel. Twominutes from station, five minutes fromCity centre New management Cuisineunder personal supervision of Mrs Ben-fror. First-class Table, Civility, Attention,Terms moderate. Writi or Telephone 1204.

Proprietor, S BENGERWHERE to Stay in Christchurch—St.

Elmo Private Hotel. Superior Pri-vate Accommodation. 52, Worcesterstreet. West End, 2 minutes from GP.O.Beautiful lawns,gardens, etc. Moderutetariff -F. J. MURRAY. Proprietor. Tel.372

WANTED Knonn-City Hotel, Cour'tenay-pl.. Wellington (at TramTerminus). Finest Brands a[ Wines end

Spirits in stock. Speight's XXXX Dun-edin Beer always obtainable at tha CityHotel. All trams arrive and depart closeto the City Hotel. Single bottle sold' «lwholesale price at the Cilj> Buttle Store.

EDUCATIONAL.

ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, AUCKLAND.

APPLICATIONS are invited for five"£*- Scholarships on the Marsh Foun-dation, each of the value of £110perannum. SuchScholarships are availableonly for students studying for HolyOrders.

The College is open for admission ofstudents not holding Scholarships uponpayment of the customary fees.

Copies of the Regulations and Formsof Application for Scholarships are ob-tainable from the Diocesan Office, 40,Shortland street, Auckland,to which ap-plicationsmust be addressed toreach theundersigned not later than 21st January,1920.

G. A. THOMPSON,Secretary to St. John's College TrustBoard.

BOOKKEEPERS' CERTIFICATECOURSE.

FOR THE GIFT SEASON.

TWO Xmas Boxes for a willing stud-ent.

Three Months' Free Tuition thisChristmas—and a Certificate of the Uni-versity of New Zealand for nest Christ-mas,

Let GILBY'S COLLEGE show youW." W. WADDILOVE, F.1.A.. N.Z.,Director.James Smith's Buildings,

Cuba street.P.O. Box 203,Tel. 44-926.

LEARNINGAND

EARNING.

IPVERYONE desires to obtain respon-siblo positions at the earliest op-

portunity, but such positions can onlybe obtained by those who are qualified.BANKS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

98, The Terrace,Was established over 20 yearsago to as-sist all ambitiour people to realise theirambition,

Call and consult Mr. H. Amos, theDirector, who has had over 30 years' ex-perience in every branch of educationalwork.

WILL 1926BE THE TURNING POINTIN YOUR CAREER?

A New Year is just beginning. Re-solve to " improve your position—itlies within your graspto do so.

By devoting some of your sparetime to study under, the expertguidance of Hemingway's Correspon-dence Schoolsyou can quickly fityourself for promotion in whateverbranch of business you wish to fol-low.It doesn't matter where you live—

our Correspondence Courses canreach you.

WRITE NOW for our literatureon the subject you are interested in.Published and posted free.

HEMINGWAY'S CORRESPONDENCESCHOOLS,

■"» ■

P.O. Box 516 Auckland.

PALMERSTON NORTHBOYS' HIGHSCHOOL.

Rector: J. Murray, M.A.OCHOOL REOPENS 3rd FEBRU-fc3 ARY, 1926. Applicants for places inboarding department now being enrolled.Schoolprovides Professional, Commer-cial, General,and Agricultural Courses,and prepares for Public Examinations,Matriculation, and. University scholar-ships.

Apply for prospectus, giving full par-ticulars of boarding department to theRector, or W. Hunter, Secretary, Pal-merston North.

(\yflSS & UARR'SJSCHOOL OF SHORTHAND AND

TYPEWRITING.StewartDatvson's Building.

Principal: Miss Whitbread Edwards,F.C.T-8. (Inc.), F.I P.& (London).

Individual Tuition in Shorthand,Typewriting, and Bookkeeping.

Term commence* (rom date of entry ofpupU. ,A SUCCESSTHOROUGH Ensure* SUCCESSGROUNDING SUCCESSMISS ROWNTREE'S SCHOOL OF

SHORTHANDAND TYPEWRIT:ING guarantee! individual tuition and thethorough grounding which leads to successin business..

Principal: MISS ROWNTHEE.38. WILLIS STREET. WELLINGTON

PRIVATE TUITION.

GW. YON ZEDLITZ.i And Assistants,

CORNER LAMBTON QUAY ANDBOWEN STREET.

Private Address: Lower Hutt ,Interviews 10-30,12.30. 2, 5.30,except

Saturday.

THOROUGH TUITION OF THEPIANOFORTE.MANDOLIN, ANDUKULELE

By

MISS V. JEAN TURNER,S3,Rent terrace, and

MR. JAMES W. GOER (10, Devon it).Banjo »nd Guitar.

MOA BRAND LEAD TRAPSOA BRAND LEAD TRAPS

HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED BY

US FOR YEARS FROM PURE PIGLEAD.

a

We . also manufactureLead and CoinpoPipe and Lead Ships.

A. AND T. BURT, LTD.,A. AND T. BURT, LTD.,

Courtcnny place,WELLINGTON.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

NOTICE.fT^HE Swimming Pond Committee willJL not bo responsible for any accidentwhich might accrue in or about the Pond.Persona using the same do so at theirown risk.

On behalfof Ahe Committee,15. G. H. BURN,

Karori.

WELLINGTON COACHAND MOTORVEHICLE TRADESINDUSTRIALUNION OF EMPLOYERS.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARHOLIDAYS.

fPHE following Firms will close their■*- premises on the evening ofTHURSDAY, the 24th DECEMBER,1023,ami re-open on MONDAY, tho 4thJANUARY, 1026:-Blandford and Harrison, 174,Adelaide

road.Cliristensen,Oldfieldand Son, 12,Alpha

Crawled 'Ridley, and Co., Ltd., 126,Tnranaki street.

Doneghue and Son, Ltd., 69a, Vivianstreet.

Fitchett W. G., % Ohiroroad.Foster,L. T., Martin's Buildings, Cour-

tenay place.Miller and Ridding, 55, Adelaide road.Muiit, Cottrell and Co., Ltd., TinakoriN.Z. 'Motor Bodies, Ltd., Wakefield

street.Ogden and Son,15,Duncan terrace, Kil-Phillips and Son, W., 114, Taranaki

street.Rouse,Black and Sea, 66a,Kent tor-

race.Spiers, M.P., Karori.

DEVINE AND CROMBIE,Barristers and Solicitors,

HAVE Removed to the BRITISH DO-MINIONS BUILDINGS, No. 25,

iPanama street (First Floor).

! NEW ZEALAND.FORM OF NOTICE OF APPLICA-

TION FOR LICENSE.I HENRY MORLAND GORE, Wil-» lerton Buildings, Molesworth street,Wellington, hereby give notice that Ihave applied to the Magistrate's Courtat Wellington for a license under theLand Agents Act of 1921-22 to carry onbusiness as a land agent at the Wilier-ton Buildings, Molesworth street, Wel-lington, and tha'; such application willbe heard at the above Court after onemonth from the nineteenth day of Dec-ember,1925,being the date of the firstpublication of this notice.

Dated at Wellington this eighteenthday of December,1925.

H. M. GORE.MEDICAL REGISTRATION.

I- JAMES HENRY BEAUMONT,» M.8., Ch.B., Otago University,1925,nowresiding in Wellington, herebygive notice that I intend applying on16th January^ 1926,next to have myname placed on the Medical Register ofthe Dominion of New Zealand;and thatI have deposited the evidence of myqualification in the officeof the Depart-ment of Health at- Wellington.

J. H. BEAUMONT,218,Willis-st, Wellington.

Dated at Wellington, 16th December,1925, ; -

BUSINESSNOTICES

SPRAY YOUR POTATOES AND TO-MATOES.—"Prevention -i better

than cure,"so spraynow with BordeauxMixture to keep your plants free fromthe destructive blight.Keep your rosesclean of aphis by, spraying with BlackLeaf 40. All other leading Mnßecticitfeeand fungicides stocked.

F. COOPER,LTD.,Mercer-st.,opp. "EveningPost."

DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.'WE guarantee'that you will soon be

relieved of the distress and discom-fort of "udigestion after the first dose olBarraud'e Dyspepsia Remedy. We know.Try it—2s Cd bottle.

RANDALL REID, Chemist,Manners street (opp. Tivoli Theatre).

"NUIRITICINE."

AN internal remedy for the relief ofall muscular pain, Rheumatism,

Neuritis,Lumbago, Sciatica,Gout;3s 6dW. PEDDIE,

' Dispensing Chemist,118,Riddiford street, Wellington.

NOTE OUR PRICES!LARGE Califig 2s 6d, Smalt Is 6d,

Large De Witt's Pills,ss; Large Fel-lows* Syrup, 9s 6d; Large Bismag, 4s;Largo Condy's Fluid 4s;Clement'sTonic,2s lOd; Roxona, Soap, Is 3d; Dawn's Wonder Wool,2s. All Chemists' Sundries cor-respondingly low.—Evens' Pharmacy, Re-gistered Pharmaceutical Chemists,38,Manners-st- Wellington. Tel. 41-644.

SALVAGE SALE EX KENT.

GIRLS and Ladies' English Raincoats,from 15a upwards; Children'sDresses

from3s to 59;Boys', Woollen Shirts,sizes2, 3, 4, 5, 2s 6d aach. All in perfect orderand less than half cost. Tracy, 292,Wake-field-st.,near Clyde-qy.

. DO NOT NEGLECTYOUR EYES.I

ONE pair of Eyes is all you'll EVERhave-, 30 look after yours now. Aj

soon at there is the slightest sign oftrouble consult vs—we'll do our best fory°U"

MORRISON AND GILBERD,103. Customhousequay, Wellington.

BOOTSAND SHOESMADE to Measure. Ladies' Coloured

Suedes and Kids. 30s; GenU'BestEnglish Box Calf, 30s. Repairs, gents,soled and heeled green soles, rubberheels,6s 6d; ladies,4s 6d; sewn soles. Isextra. Guiseand Co.. Hotel CecilBuildings. < Lambton quay, and 114, Tasmanstreet Tel. 82-527

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTION OFWOMEN AND CHILDREN.

rTVHE Secretary will be in attendance atJL the Rooms, Wilton's Building's, 156.Willis street, on TUESDAY. WEDNES-DAY, FRIDAY, 10 to 12.30,TUESDAYAFTERNOON,2 to 4.

All communications strictly confidentialTelephone 770.

WELLINGTON SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

riAHE Public are earnestly requested toX communicate any act of cruelty that

comes unHer their notice. Office: Huddart-Parker Buildings, P.O.Square. Tel42-198 P.O. Box 195. Secretary: A. MAnderson Inspector: Captain J. Henry.

GREA3OFF SOAP,RRASOFF SOAP. .THE BLACK HANDS'HOPE. *Obtainableat

BASIL COOPERHARDWARE, LTD..171,Riddiford street.

GOWER'SPHARMACY,204,Lambton quay

Wholasale: C B LEMPRIERE & CO..Cnstomhnnsrquay

Wa LONG AND CO.. 13-16.. CUBA STREET(Opposite Town Hall).

SPECIALISTS IN*DOORS,rHREK-PLY. .SHINGLES. DOWELS,LOCALAND IMPORTED TIMBERS.

Telephone 43 44.5.I ILAJUONDKings of Beautiful (Jtmjity.-*-' 20 per cent, less than retail pricesBuvd,Jeweller, late Tucker's,A, Willis

I jit,, upstaiio.

1TENDERS« BUILDERS'MATERIAL.TO CONTRACTORS.

'TENDERS are invited for the Erec--*■ tion, in brick, for Wholesale Mnr-kefcfor the CITY FISH StjPPLY, LTD.

Location, Wakefleld street.Plans and specifications may be seen

at the Head Officeof the above Com-

-64,WILLIS STREET.TO BUILDERS.

are invited for the Erec-■*" tion of Additions, in brick, to aHouse in Northland.

Plans and specifications may be seenat my office.

D. MURRAY KEAN,Registered Architect.

219, Lambton quay.

RENDERS will be received up till mid-■*■ day, Bth January, 1826,for the Erec-tion, in wood, of a 4-rd. House at Ha-taitai. Lowest or any tender not neces--1 sarily accepted.

For plans and specifications applyW. F. C. VINE,

14, Hataitai road.

TO CONTRACTORS.are invited until noon ofx Friday, Bth January. 1028,for the

Erection, in SteelFrame and ConcreteofNEW BANKING PREMISES,OFFICE BUILDING, and ADDITIONS,and ALTERATIONS to EXISTINGBUILDING at the Corner of Grey andFEATHERSTON STREETS,

WELLINGTON,ForTHE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW

ZEALAND, LTD.Plans, Specifications, and Schedule of

Quantities may be obtained on applica-tion at our Offices,Nathan's Buildings,Wellington.

ATKINS AND MITCHELL,(C. H. Mitchell, A.R.1.8.A.),

Architects to the Bank.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL,AUCKLAND.

TENDER.

MARKED SealedTenders will be re-ceived up till noon on TUESDAY,12th January, 1926,for the following

work:— ,CONTRACT No. 810.-Auckland-Wainui

Main Highway, Birkenhead-AlbanySection.—Reconstruction,Metalling,and Bitumen Sealing of 6 miles 70chains from Birkenhead BoroughBoundary to Albany.

Copies of plans, specifications, and con-ditions maybe seen at the County Office,or may be obtained on application and onreceipt of twenty pounds (£2O), whichj will be refundedon return of the docu-ments, together with a bona fide tender.

Lowest or any tender not necessarilyaccepted.

ANDREW MURRAY," , Engirieer-in-Charge.

County Office,Shortlandstreet,4th December,1925.

OTAGO HARBOUR BOARD.CONTRACTNo. 535.

(ELECTRIC MOTORS, ETC.)

RENDERS (specially marked '^Tender-1- for Electric Motors, etc.") will bereceived at the Board's Office, Birchstreet, Dunedin,till NOONon FRIDAY,the 26th FEBRUARY.,,1926, for the whole,or any part, of the following material:—

2 60 B.H.P. Motors.150B.H.P. Motor..17* B;H.P. Motor. '1 52 K.W. Generator.1 Ammetor,Starting and Control Gear.ChainDrive and Sprockets.

Specification and Conditionsmay be seenat the ENGINEER'S OFFICE, where"formsof tender may be obtained.

The lowest or any tender hot necessarilyaccepted.

W. J. BARDSLEY,Secretary.

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NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.CHRISTMASTRAIN ARRANGE,MENTS.

24th DECEMBER.MANAWATU LINE.

SPECIAL Trains leave Wellington(Thorndon):—

FOR NAPIER.-Wellington dep. 8.6a.m., Palmerston N. 12.7 p.m., Napierarrive 5.48 p.m. First stop PalmerstonNorth. Takes passengersonly for Wai-pukurau-Napier and intermediate sta-'fOß JOHNSONVILLE.-WellingtoM

dep. 3.57 p.m. Stops Ngaio, Khandal-lah.

FOR PAEKAKARIKI.—WeIIingtondep. 11.25 p.m. Stops where required. ■

FOR.WANGANUI AND NAPIER.—Wellington dep. 11 p.m., Johnsonville11.28,Plimmerton 12.2 a.m. (25th), Pae-kakariki 12.40,Otaki 1.35,-Levin 2.5,Shannon2.35,Palmerston North air. 3.2Ga.m., Palmerston dep. 3.3Ga.ni. for Wa-nganui; Palmerston dep. 3.45 a.m. forNapier. Takes passengersonly for northof Paekakariki.. Between Wellingtonand Paekakariki stops only to lift paa-sengers for north of Paekakariki.

Usual 7.52 a.m. Jolmsonville-Welling-ton train will be delayed to leave Ngaio8.18 a.m., Wellington arr. 18.26 a.m.

Usual 7.25 a.m. Paekakariki-Welling-ton train will be dplayed to leave John-sonville 8.27 a.m., Khandallah 8.33,Ngaio 8.41,Wellington arr1.'8.50 a.m.

Usual 4.17 p.m. Wellingtbn-Paekaka-Tiki train runs through to PalmerstonNorth; Paekakariki dep. 5.55 p.m., Otaki6.50,Leyin 7.30,Shannon7.50,Palmer-ston arr. 8.45. Stops where required.,

Usual 4.45 p.m". Wellingtou-Johnson-ville train will run through to Paekaka-riki; Johnsonville dep. 5.14 p.m., Plim-merton 5.53,Paekakariki arr. 6.25 p.m.Stops where required.

Usual 5.40 p.m. Wellington-Palmerstonitrain will not take passengersfor Ngaio,Khandallah,or Johnsonville.

WAIRARAPAHNE. {Special trains:—. FOR WELLINGTON.—Lower Hutt

dep. 8.0, 8.30, 9.0, 11.0 p.m.; Petone 8.4,8.34,9.4, 11.4' p.m. Ngahauranga dep.8.12,8.42,9.12,11.12 p.m. Wellingtonarr. 8.22,8.52,9.22,11.22 p.m.

FOR LOWER HUTT. — AVellingtondep. 8.0,9.0,10.0,11.30 p.m., Lower. Huttarr. 8.22,9.22,10.22, 11.52 p.m. StopsKaiwarra, Ngahauranga, and Petone.; FOR MASTERTON.—Wellington dep.4.55 p.m., Lower Hutt 5.23,Upper Hutt6.10,Featherston 8.12,Carterton 8.54,Masterton arr. 9.20 p.m. Takes passen-gersonlyfor beyond Upper Hutt. Stopssouth of Mangaroa only to lift passengersfor Kaitoke and beyond.

Usual 6.10 p.m. Masterton-Crbss Creektrain runs through to Wellington,CrossCreekdep. 8.30 p.m.. Upper Hutt 10.11;Lower Hutt 10.50,Wellington arr. 11.15p.m. Stops where required for passen-gers.

U5ua1.4.16 p.m. Wellington-Mastcvtontrain takes passengers only for "Grey-town, Clareville, Waingawa, Solway, andMasterton. , '

Special train leaves Greytown 7.0 p.m.and connects at Woodville with the 4.16p.m. Welliugton-Masterton train. Returntrain for Greytown leaves Woodside 7.18p.m. . . ,-'

CHRISTMASDAY.WELLINGTON - PALMERSTON

' NO"RTH.With the exception of the 6.58, a.m.,

3.43 p.m. Palmerston-Wellington, 7.10p.m.. and 7.45 p.m. Auckland-Wellingtonexpress trains (ex Auckland previousday), 8.25 a.m. Napier-Wellington ex-press, 8.25 a.m. New Plymouth-Welling:ton express, 8.20 a.n&>, 440 p.m. Wel-lington-Palmerston, 9.35 a.m. Welling-ton-Napier express, 10.5 a.m. Welling-ton-New Plymouth express, 2.0 p.m.Wellington-Auckland expx-ess, which willrun as usual,the ordinary time-table willbe suspended.

Other trains run as follows:—i FOR WELLINGTON. — Palmerstondep. 3.5 a.m. (ex Wanganui and Napier),Shannon3.53, Levin 4.22,Otaki4.57,Pae-kakariki 5.49, Plimmerton 6.14 a.m.,Johnsonville 6.54,9.32, 11.40 a.m., 3.5,5.50, 10.30 p.m., Khandallah 7.1, 9.38,11.47 a.m., 3.12,6.3, 10.37 p.m., Ngaio7.8,9.48,11.53 a.m., 3.18,6.9, 10.43 p.m.

FOR JOHNSONVILLE.—WeIIingtondep. 10.17 a.m., 2.25,4.45,9.45 p.m.For restrictions on express trains gee

Booklet. All other trains stop whererequired.

WELLINGTON - WOODVILLE.With the exception of the 7.33 a.m.

Masterton-Wellinglon, 1.30 p.m. Wood-ville-Wellington, 7.50 a.m. Wellington-Woodville trains, which will run asusual, ordinary time-table will be sus-pended. Other trains rim as follows:—

FORUPPER HUTT—Wellington dep.100 a.m., 2.0,5.0,6.30, 9.30 p.m., Petone1018 a.m., 2.18, 5.18,C.48,9.48 p.m.,Lower Hutt 10.25 a.m., 2.25,5.24,6.55,

-FORm'WELLINGTON.—Upper Huttdep. 8.15 a.m., 12.40,5.10, 8.0 p.m.Lower Hutt 9.4 a.m., 1.18, 5.53,8.38 p.m.,Petone 9.8 a.m., 1.22,5.57, 8.42 p.m.

These trains stop where required.No trains will be run on the Grey^

town branch ChristmasDay.

20th DECEMBER.The ordinary time-table will be sus-

pended and trains will leave Wellingtonas under:—

FOR NEW PLYMOUTH.—IO.S a.m.FOR WANGANUI, 820 a-nu FORNAPIER 9.35 a.m. FORAUCKLAND,755 am ,20 p.m. FOR PALMERSTONNORTH, 8.6 a.m., 5.40 p.m. l'OliPAEKAKARIKI, 8.44,9.10, 10.27 a.tn.,

4.17,6.19 p.m. FOR. PLIMMERTON,9.43 a.m. „ , . ;

Leave Paekakariki for PalmerstonNorth 7.25 a.m. _ ' |

Leave Foxton for Palmerstou North8.35 a.m., 1.10 p.m. . |

Leave Palmevston North for loxton,10.0 a.m., 5.42 p.m. "

FOR WELLINGTON.-Leave Auck-land 7.45 p.m. (25th), 7.53 a.m. (26th),New Plymouth 8.25 a.m., Wauganui 12.4,12.40 p.m., Napier 8.25 a.m., PalmerstonNorth 6.58 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 1.8, 3.14,0.43,5.12, 5.55, 8.29 p.m.

For restrictions to use of excursiontickets on express trains see Booklet.

The 8.20 a.m. Wellington-Wanganuitrain will not stop at Makerua, Lmton,and Awapuni. Stops all other stations.

The 8.6 a.m. Wellmgton-Palmerstontrain stops only at Ngaio, Khandal ah,Johnsouville,Porirua, Parcmata, Phin-merton, Paekakariki,Otaki, Levin, Long-burn, AwopimiRacecourse.

The 9.45 a.m. Wellmgton-Phmmertcmtrain stops only at Johnsonville. _

All other trains stop where required.

ssitriTRRAN TRAINS — WF.LLTNG-SUTON - .TO.UNSONVJLLI3 - PAEKA-KATUKI.

LF-WE 1 WELLINGTON.-For Jolin-sonville. 8.0,8.20,8.44,910, 9«. 10.27,10.50. 11.46 a.m.. 1.2.r>,.<..>a. 4.1/, S-10,

540 619 7.26. 9.15. 10.35. 11.25 p.m. ForPaekakariki-8 6. 8.20, 8.44, 9.10. 10.27r.m. 4 17,5.40; 6.W P'm- For Plimmer-

tOFOß WELLINTON.-PaekakkrJki dep.7.25? 0.42 am. 3.12,5.8, 5.25, 558 6.177oi anr,m Plimmerton,7.45, lO.bIt $5 5 31. 5.51, 6.45,7.50,8.59 p.m.Porint 7.^; 10.34'a.m., 4.49 5.45,05,0 30, 0.50,8.3,9.10 p.m. Johnsonville,soo 10 0 10 55. 11-45 a.m., 12.55,2.10,1f'4.50f5.10. 6.14, 6.33,0.53,7.24,8.29,9.33, 9.53,11.23 p.m.

WKLLINGTON - WOODVILLE.I With the exception of the 7.50 a.m.! Welliimton-Woodville, 1.30 p.m. Wood-I Ville-Wellingtoii, 4.16 p.m. V ellinzton-| Miistcrton, '7.3Sa.'.n. Mtvatevlon-W e]li«g-toil train', which run us usual,ordinaryservice will l>c suspended. Other trains.run -ah follr.wp:—

FOUCROSSCUEEK ONLY.-^'ood-viilo tli>p. 7.10 a.m.KOR MASTERTON.—WoodviIIe dep.

'"Foil WOODVILLE.—CrossC'veckdup.2.50 p.m., Mastcvtua 7.13 a.m., 5.10 p.m.

Usual service will run on' Greytownbranch.

suburban Drains. ■ ■ - ;: :FORUPPER HUTT.-Wellirigtori dep:

7.50,8.30,9.25,10.15 a.m., 12.15,"2.?/,3,;5j5,,',':,?,4.16,6.14,9.30,11.15 p'.m^ ' '-'"" -.- ■- —FOR LOWER ,HUTT.4-.\VeJJingtdnr :'dep. 7.50,8.30,9.25,10.15,11.10 amf.,12.15,1.20,2.5,3.10,'3.53,5.25/6.14,7.30,9.30,10.30,11.15 p.m.

FOR WELLINGTON.-Upper Hutt *dep. 6.43,7.53,8.53, 10.42 a.m., 12.48,4.40, 5.25, 6.4, 6.35, 8.50, 9.37 p.m.Lower Hutt dep. 7.21,8.37,9.33,10.15,11.18 a.m., 12.10,1.30,3.0,4.30;5.23,6.4.6:45,7.16,9.30,10.19 p.m. Steam"roil"coach runs as usual.

For Palmerston North-Napier.li?"ajnj~see Booklet. —-*■*

ON28th DECEMBER,usual 9.50 a.m.Masterton-Woodville,2.25 p.m. Wood-ville-Masterton trains will not run.

Special train for Woodville leaves Mas- ..terton7.20 a.m.

Special train for Masterton leavesWoodville 7.0 p.m. These trains stopwhere required. .',,! ., .-.■

PALMERSTON NORTH:RACES.2Cth,28th,and 29th DECEMBER.

On 26th,28th,29tli December, special ,cheap excursion tickets to theRaces willbe obtainable from "Wellington (Thorn-don), Foxtou, Masterton,Waipukurau, ; ,Wangauui, and intermediate stations, :available for return until 30th- Decem-ber, 1925.

Return fares,Ist and 2nd class (iaclud-: >'■ :ing admission to Racecourse) fromprin-^";. -cipal-stations:-"' " " ■"{" ;■':■ '.■'.{''Wanganui, 16s 4d, 12ssd; Marton/Ms;7s lid; Waipukurau, 17s6d, 13s2d; Dan-

nevirke, 10s lOd,-8*Bd;<Maßterton,■ 17*! iId, 12s Hd; Thorndon,2os'3d, 14s lid;Levin, 9s 2d;7s 3d; Foxton,vßs4d,6s Bd.

These tickets will be issued by morn-ingtrains only, and will not be available '

by express and relief express trains onoutward or return journey.On 20th and 28th December,special

passengertrain for Palmerston North viaRacecourse leaves Wellington 8.6 a.m.,Johnsonvi^le 8.35, Paekakariki 9.31,Otaki 10.3,Levin 10.31,Racecourse 11.31a.m. Stops Ngaio, Khandallah, Joh'n-sonville,Porirua,Paremata,Plimmerton,Paekakariki,■ Otaki, Levin, and! Long-burn. .' .: ;:;

Usual 6.16 a.m. Paekakariki-Palmerstontrain leaves Paekakiriki 7.25 a.m., Otaki8.14,Levin 8.45,Racecourse 10.9 a.m.""'*" 'Special tr&in leaving Racecourse -5.44: ■■

j).m. connects at Awapuni with train *leavingPalmerston North for Wellington- ■■■-.at 5.55 p.m., stoppingat all stations.

On 26th, 28th, and 29th DeceMber;'■ £1train for Wellington leaves Palmerston'4^North 5.12 p.m., Racecourse 5.51 p.m.On 26th and 28th December this traintakes passengersonly for Paekakarikiand beyond. On 29th December takes -passengersfor all stations en-route Wel-lington. , ; :■ ., '

,;On 29th December,usual 8.20 a.m. 'Wellingtoh-ValmcrstonNorth train takes

passengers for Racecourse,and connects.-■ ?'at Awapuiii with train leaving Awapuni. ':,12.1 p.m. for Racecourse. ■.j- '

Usual. 6.18 a.m. Paekakariki-Palmcrgtcm ; '

North train connects at Awapuniwith ■

train leaving Awapuni9.46 a.m. for Race- 'course. :...., . ," .. .»"> -.-.,.,

On .26th, 2Sth, and. 29th. December,,,train leaves Racecourse 5.44 p.m.. arid ;connects at Awapuniwith train leavingPalmerston North 5.42 p.m. for Fprton. ;WANGANUI-PALMERSTON NORTH.

On 20th, 2Sth, and 2Rth 'December,,train for Racecourse leaves Wanganui6.35 a.m., Feilding 9.28 a.m. daily, also9.57 a.m., 1 26th. Return train leaves/,,,,Racecourse for Wanganui and Feilding5.15 p.m. daily, and also at 5.44 p.m. toFeilding on 2fith.'

On 26th Decembei-,;train for;Woodvilleleaving Masterton 7.45 a.m., Eketahuna8.41,Pahiatna 9.18; on'2Bth December,train for Woodville ''leaving Mas^ertorvrf '7.20 a.m., Eketahuna 8.19, Pahiatua 9.5,----and on 29th December,ivsual6.40,a.m.Masterton-Woodville train; connect atWoodville with train for the Racecourse.These trains stop where required.

On these dates return train leavesRacecourse 5.20 p.m., Palmerstdri'North "

5.50 p.m. (change Woodvil!e),"WoodvilJodep. 7.0 p.m., for Mafltertbn.'Stops allstations. . '

On 26th December,train for Race-course leaves Daiinevirke 8.15 < a.m.,Woodville-9.10 a.m. ...

On 26th, 28th,' and 29th' December,train leaving Waipukurau <J.25 a.m., ■"-

Dannevirke 9.6, Woodville 10.1, runsthrough to the RacecOtfrfje.; ReftiTu;trainleaves Racecourse -5.26' p.m.; for Danue-virke. Stops all stations.

Trains run between Palmerston,Northand Racecourse as follows on.26th,.28th,,.".and 29th December. Fojr" Racecourse10.8,10.30, 10.50 (26th and 28th), 11.12

Racecourse for Palmerston North,5.15,5.26, 5.44 p.m.

WAIPUKURAU ■RACESi ■" ** <

: .-'. 26th DECEMBER. »

For particulars of cheap excursion tic-kets to Waipukurau and,train.arrange-ments, see Booklet,or inquire at railwaystations.- "" ■■■. ■■_" ■ . ■::<>'".''' "■'V'>.CLAREVILLE TROTTING 'I*ACES*

26th AND 28th DECEMBER. "

On 26th and 28th December,'iisual 7.50a.m. WellingtonrWoodville traiu stopsClarevffle. Return train for Wellingtonleaves Clareville 6.15 p.m., tiartertou6.25 p.m. (26th December), 6.35, 6.45p.m. (28th December).

On 21st, 22nd,23rd, 24th, 28th,SlstDecember,Ist, 2nd, arid 4th January,,train usually leaving Palmerston North' "11.50 a.m. for Wopdyille, leaves Palmer-ston North 11.8a.m.

Goods trffic will be suspended and ,goods sheds closed on.2sth and 26th De-cember and Ist and 2nd January. s ,

For fuller' particulars gee Booklet,ob- # i

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HIOH VfAVBU;To-day—7h 7m a.m.; 7b 41m p.m.To-iliorrow—Bh 2in a.m.; 8h 3iim p.m.

ARRIVALS.December 18—Canadaian Explorer, B.a. (2.20

p.m.), 8408 tons, Corkutn, from Montreal andAuckland.

December 19—Inaha, motor ship (1.20 a.m.),251 tqn»,, Gibson, from Wanganui. . .

December 10—Ngaio, 8.8. (5.5 a.m.), 1208ton*, "TflMntair, from NelßOn .

Dscember 10—Mnori, a.a. (7.5 a.m.), 3412tons, Irwin, from Lyttelton.

December 10—Kahilia, s.s. (7.30 a.m.), 1148tons, Eobertson, from Gisborne.

December IB—Kaimai, s.s. (7.40 a.m.), 1435tons, Brjsco, from Greyniouth.

DiPARTUBM.December 18—Eemuera, s.a. (4 p.m.), 11,276

tons', Cairierdu1, for Lytteltou.December 18—Manuka, B.s. (4.45 p.m.), 6323

tons, Whyboru, for Melbourne.December 18—Nikau,a.s. (8.30 p.m.), 248

tops, Vastu, for Wuitapu.December 18—Hawera, b.s. (5 p.m.), 174tons,

M'&lnnon, for Putea.December I#—Kapuni, s.b. (5.10 p.m.), !75 "

tons, M'l/achlan, for Paten.December 18—Orepukl, s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 576

tons, Pearson, for '^arakohe and Lyttelton.December 18—Arahura, s.s. (7.35 p.m.), 1598

tons,1 Wil'dman, for Nelson.December, 18—Wahlne, s.s. (7.80 p.m.), 4438

tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton.December 18—Waimea, s.s. (9.55 p.m.), 454

tons, Graham, for Nelson, Westport, andGreymouth.:

December 18—Fairburn, auxiliary schooner(10 p.m.)/126 tons, Sawyers, for Karamea.

December 18—Calm, s.s. (11 p.m.), 881 tons,Sharpe, for Picton, Wanganui, and Onakaka.

December 18—Wairau, ».».■ (midnight), 143tons, Jackson, for Blenheim.

December 18—Waipori, s.s. (9.80 p.m.), 1919tons, Hurley,' for ■Westport.

December 18—Opihi, s.s. (10 p.m.), 1116ton§,Chatfleld, for Nelson and New Plymouth.

December 19—Otaki, s.s.1 (6.50 a.m.), 7964tons, Cornwall, for London and West of Eng-land ports, via Panama.

December 10-^Fhysa, s.s. (7.20 a.m.), 3899tons, Gruielicr, for Newcastle.

IXPICTID ARRIVALS.Kaimai, Greymouth, 19thNikau, Nelson, 20thEcho, Blenheim, 20thArahurSj Nelson, 20thWahine, Lyttelton, 20thKiwltea, Newcastle, 20thCorlnha,Lyttelton, 20tliKato»; Portland and Auckland, 20thTahiti, San Francisco, viaPapeete and Karo-

tonga, 21st *Tamaliine.Fioton, 21stAgwipond, San Luis, 21st

: Maunganui,Sydney, 22ndNgaio, Nelson,, 22ndMaori, Lyttelton, 22ndKami, 'Greymouth, 32n<tWaipori, Westport, 22ndInvercargill, Wanganui, 23rdWaverley, Patea, 22uilWalpahl, Southern ports, 23rdKennedy, Foxton, 23rdKauri, Newcastle and Sydney, 23rdKoutunui, East Coast, 23rdTutiki, Giiborne, 23rdTutanekai, West Coast, 23rdWair»u, Blenheim. 23rdNgakuta,New Plymouth' and Napier, 28rdMararqa, Dunedii), 24thKla Ora, Liverpool, via Auckland, I6thWanaka, Southern ports, 30th

{ MNICTID DEPARTURES.: Waimea*-WestCoast, 18th

Maori, Lytteltou, 19thKennedy,' Foxton, 19thWaverley, Patea, 19thNgitlo, Nelson, 19thTekoa, London, via- Panama and Curacao,

19th .Kilrdw, Westport, 19thMararoa, Dnnedin, 19thlonic, Southampton and London,Via Pana-

ma, 20thWaHlne, Lyttelton, 21stArahura, Nelspn, 21st .Echo, Blenheim, 21stTamahine, Picton, 21stKahika, Dunedin, 21stInvercargill, Wanganui, 21stKomata, iWestport, 21stCorlnna, New Plymouth, 21stKatoa, Lyttelton and Dunedin, 22ndMiddlesex, ■ Lyttelton and Dunedin, 22ndTahiti, Sydney,. 22ndCanadian Explorer, Lyttelton, 22ndNikau, Nelson, 23rdKairio, Dunedin, 23rdWairau,Blenheim,23rdAValpahi, Napier and Gisborne, 23rdMaunganul, Sydney, 24thPakcba, Blulf. 26thWanaka,Napier, Oisbornc,Auckland,30th

THI INTERCOLONIALSBRVICE.Mkftfeno, left Sydney on 18th December for

'Auckland; due at Auckland on 22nd Decem-ber; leaves Auckland on 2Jth December forSydney. ' (U.S.S. Co.)

Ulimaroa,.held up at Sydney; departure in-definite. (Huddart-Parker Co.)

Manuka, arrived Melbourne 2nd Decem-herj " left'Melborirneon sth December forHobart, Bluff,.. Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wel-lington; arrived at Wellington 17th December;left Wellington' 18th December for Melbourne.(T:.S,S. Co.)

Maunganui; left Sydney on 18th Decemberfor..Wellington;,.,.'flue at Wellingtpn on 22ndDecember; leaves "Wellington on 24th 'Decem-berior Sydney.- "(U:S.S. Co.) ■■ ■

, Hp.eraki, .left Wellington on 16th Decemberfor Melbourne, via- Lyttelton...Dunedin. andBlufTj clears Bluff on 22nd December; leavesMelbourne on 30th December for Welling-ton. (TI,S.S Co!)

Aorangl,' left Sydney on 17th December for'Auckland; due at Aucklandon 20thDecember:leaves Auckland on 22nd- December for Van-couver, via Suva and Honolulu.

Tahiti,,fromSan Francisco, via Papeete andRurotonga, leaves Wellington on 22nd Decem-ber for Sidney;:' du.e at Sydnpy on' 26th De-cember. (TXS.S. Co.)

: MRTHAGE LIST.Mararoa—Queen's Wharf, No. X.Futurist—(Jueen's Wliar.f, No. «Tarausuy—Queen's Wharf, No. 4.Waverley-4Juceu'B Wharf.No. v.Kapiti—Queen's Wharf, No. 5.Zantfa'ra-QUeen's Wharf,No. 7.Xgaio—Queen's Wlwrf, No. 12Awarua—Queen's Wharf.No. 13.Kennedy—Queen's Wharf;' No. 13----("anadian Kxplorer—Queen's Wharf, No. 16.Trogruss—Turauuki Street Wharf, No 2.Middlesex-Taranaki Street Wharf, No. 3.Maori—Ferry'Wharf,:"No. 2.Tamahine—Kerry Wharf, No. 8.

/Kawatiri—Rnilway Wharf, No. %Koraatfe-rKailway Wharf, No. 3.Kaimai-^-Rnilway Wliitrf, No. 3.Tonic—Glasgow Whurf,No. 2.Iqaha-Kinn's Wharf.No. 1. |Kahika—King's Wharf, No. 3. ■:Takeha—King's Whurf, No. 2. ;' »

Kent—Pipitea Wharf, No. 2. r'- g 'Matatua—Plpitea-Wharf, No. 3. (

Kurov—Mjramar Wharf, . , -""KittWa-^Oii )Slip.. ,' , : . ! .' .ZTekoa—ln Strcanj. ' -■>*"

■' i ' OVCntEAS VESSELS.

Waibenia, ilsft,San Kranelsco on. 2nd Novem-ber for Lyttelton, Dihiediii, Bluff, and NewPlymouth; called at Wellington for oil fuelon 27th November; left for South on 28thNovember;left Lyttelton on 3rd December.At Bluff. (U.S.S. Co.)

Tahiti, left San Francisco on 2nd Decemberfor Wellington, via Papeete and Ratotonga;"lue at Wellington on 21st December; leavesWellington on 22nd December for Sydney.(TJ.S.S. Co.)'

Hertford, left Liverpool on 27th Septemberfor Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin,»nd' Bluff; arrived at Auckland on sth Nov-ember;- arrived at Wellington on lflth Nov-ember; left Wellington on 27tb Novemberfor South. (At Bluff. (F.S.N. Co.)

Cambridge, left Liverpool on sth Decemberfor Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dun-edint due at Auckland on 12th January; duext Wellington on 19th January. (F.S.N.Co.)

City 6i Shanghai, left New York on 17thNovember and Newport News'on 18th Novem-ber.-forAuckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Newi'lrmpatji,, and Wanganni; due at Auckland on!2nd December; due at Wellington on 20thDecemberI.'".(A: and A. 1.in0.)

Kla Ora, left Liverpool on 9th Novemberfor Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin,»nd New Plymouth; Icih Kalboa on 25th No-vember; due at Auckland on 19th December:duo at Wellington on 20th December. (S.S.and A. Co.)

Matatifa, left London on 6th November forWellington and Auckland; arrived at Welling-ton on Kith-December. (S.S and A. Co.)Carinthia,"". left New York on 10th Octo-

ber for world tourj dne at Auckland on 21stDecember: due at Wellington ou24th Decem-ber; leaver.Wellington on 24th December forSydney. (C. and D. Line.)

Surrey, left London on 13th December for'liicklaid, Lyttelton, Timnru, and WelliiiK-ton; due at Auckland on20th January. (N.Z.

Port Hunter, left London on 28th Octoberfor Lvtteltflli Dunedin, New Plymouth. Wel-lington, and Napir: arrived at Lyttelton on3Hh December. (C: and D..Line)

Canadian Explorer, left Montreal od 2»thOctoberfor Auckland, thence Wellington, Lyt-f.ltnn tlmaru. and Dunedin; arrived at Auck-Und on I3tn December; arrived at Wrillog-

hrAucWind. Wellington, Utteltoa, Dun«dm,

New Plymouth, Sydnej; and Melbourne;clear-ed Pauuuin ou lotli November: arriveu atAuckland ou Oth December; arrived at Wel-lington on 18th December. (N.Z.B. Co.)

Agwlpond, left San Lvi» on the 23rd Novem-ber for Wellington; due »t Wellington on 21stDecember . (Murray, Roberts, and Co.)

TRANS-PACIFIC STEAMERS.The Hauraki, from the Pacific Coast, left

Wellington on Wednesday, and is due at Mel-bourne on 22nd December Sheafterwardswill proceed to Adelaide, 'and Sydney.

The Waiotapu, which left LautoKa on the20th November, was due at Vancouver onthe 17th December.The Wairuna leaves Ocean Falls to-day forSan Francisco to complete loading for Auck-land, Wellington, Melbourne, and Sydney.

The Waltemata leaves Lautoka to-daywith a cargo of sugar for Vancouver.

The Walhemo now at Bluff, will proceedto t New Plymouth early next week to com-plete' her discharge.

The Luciston (chartered steamer), fromVancouver, reached Melbourne on the HthDecember, and left there onThursday for Syd-ney to complete her discharge.

The Willitston (chartered steamer) is ex-pected to leave San Francisco to-day forNapier. Wellington, Lytteltoo, Dunedin, andNew Plymouth.

The forw»rd loading dates at Paciftc Coastports are approximately as follow:—

The Wairuna will complete loading atSan Francisco for Auckland,Wellington, Mel-bourne, and Sydney during the last week ofDecember.

The Waiotapu will load at Vancouver andSan Francisco late in December and earlyiv January for Auckland, Wellington, Mel-bourne, and Sydney.

The Waitemata will load at Vancouver andSanFrancisco late in January and early inFebruary for Napier, Lyttelton, Dunedin, andNew Plymouth.

The Hauraki will load at Vancouver andSan Francisco during February for Auckland,Wellington, Melbourne,Adelaide and Sydney.

MANUKA'S PASSENGERS.Tha Union Company's steamer Manuka,

which left Wellington at 4.45 p.m. yesterdayfor Melbourne direct, took the following pas-sengers.—Saloon: Misses N. Wesh, B. S.Rasey, A. E. Hughes, A. M. Jackson, A.Child, E. M. Selbeck, de Lambert, J. J.M'Lachlan, H. H. Dugdale, M. Finch, D. A.MacFJe, Stewart, Douglas-Bull, Dr. R. Jull,K. V. O'Gray, J. Eley, B. B. Holdsworth, P.A. Milson, C. Brown, V. C. Nelson, M'Kay,G. M. Townsend, E. K. D'Arcy, E. Mumford,B. M. Cavell, and Davies, Mesdames Giddyand child, J. Adams and 2 children, Jones,M. R. Vance and child, J. Llckwood and In-fant, M. A. Brlgan, H. S. Mansford, Dug'daUe, M. A. Vere, J. Walmsley, Dermant,Douglas-Bull, E. Badharn, Humphreys, Mills,Woodward, Simpson, H. Sangier, Hope, Stew-art, and H. Mumford, Messrs. H. Whittle, W.J. Bees, N. A. Simpson, H. D. Acland, A. A.Stewart, D. J. M'Lean, A. Groman, A. Cop-land, H. G. Gamble, F. J. Hudson, L. M.Druce, J. M'lnnes, A. B. Edwards, D. Ben-gow, Greves, W. Pollock, A. Bonaker, T. M.Stevenson, V. J. Jones, T. B. Crump, C. A.Gibson, J. C. Blair, G. It. Brlerley, J. J.Shine, F. F. Kemp, H. S. Mansford, Rev. ¥.Bossence, Key. Father Kyder, It. G. Jacques,M'Lean, J. Walmsley, H. Noririclc, H. Clark,H.L. Badham and MastersBahara (2), N. A.Byrne, 33. H. Cavell and Masters Cavell (3),Master 3. H. Stewart, W. D'Arcy, H. Ely, P.Putton, E. J. Gait, J. Grey, P. Everett, T.Rosenthol, T. Watson, Dr. D. H. Young, Mas-ter Miller, F. J. Hudson, L. M. Druco, L.Simpson.

THE PORT PIKIB.The C. and D. Line advises that the Port

Plrie arrived at Napier yesterday from PortChalmers to commence loading for Home.She afterwards proceeds toAuckland, Tlmaru,Port Chalmers, and Wellington to completeHer cargo, and is scheduled to clear thisport on 6th January for New York, Boston,and London.

CITY OF CORINTH.The A. and A. Line steamer City of Corinth

loft Wellington yesterday for Lyttelton, Dune-din, and Burnle to complete discharge of herNew Yorlc cargo.

AGWIPONDREPORTS,The American oil-tanker Agiwipond has

reported by wireless to Messrs. Murray,Roberts, and Co.that she. expects to arriveIn the stream on Monday afternoon fromPort San Luis. The vessel has a full cargoof oil fuel for the Union Company for dis-charge at Mlramar.

ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.The R.M.S. Tahiti, from San Francisco, is

due- at Wellington on Monday at daylight.She will leave on Tuesday evening for Syd-

The R.M.S. Makura, which left Wellingtonon Bth December for San Francisco, is duethere on Christmas Day.

The R.M.S. Aorangi, from Sydney, isdue at Auckland to-morrow afternoon, andwill leave there on Tuesday for Vancouver,via Suva and Honolulu.

The R.M.S. Niagara left Vancouver onWednesday, and is due at Auckland on 4thJanuary.

ISLANDSERVICES.The Tofua, from Auckland, leaves Apia to-

day for Suva, where she is due on Tuesdaynext. She will leave on Wednesday forAuckland.

The Kaiwarra left Sydney on Friday 'orSuvi and Auckland.

The Kaituna loaves Sydney on 24th Decem-her for Auckland with Island transhipmentsfor the Tofua.

NEWS OF THE TREKIEVE.Cable advice received by the New Zea-

land Shipping Company states that the Tre-kleve arrived at Colon and left Panama on12th December, en route from Montreal andNewport News to New Zealand ports. Thevessel is due at Auckland on Oth January andat Wellington about a week later.

OTAKI DEPARTS.Loading operations on the Federal liner

Otalti were speeded up yesterday, and thevessel was able "to clear Wellington thisniomini,' for London and West Coast ports ofGreat Britain.

TAINUI REACHESLONDON.The Shaw, Savill Company has been ad-

vised of the Arrival of the Talnui at Londonon Wednesday afternoon from Wellington, viaPanama. The vessel left Wellington on 9thNovember.

TONGARIRO AT LONDON.The New Zealand Shipping Company Is in

receipt of advice that the Tongariro ar-rived at London on 17th December fromWellington. Sheloft hero on 10th November.

LEAVING BY THE lONIC.The following have booked passages by

the Shaw, Sanll liner lonic, which ia to3ail from Wellington at daybreak to-morrowfur Southampton and London, via Panama.—First saloon: Misses M. J. Boot, E. Mercer, 11.and T. Jt'vlanda,M. C. Stewart, Mrs. A.Rowlands, I'rofessor H. Payne, Messrs. S.J. ftllchrist. A. M. Steven, Masters M. andA. Rowlands. Second saloon: Misses H. M.Batham, L. >J. Cryer, A. Dole, M. H. Dison,M. Morton. E. K. Dufaur, G. E. Pllmmer, A.B. Flimmcr, Mesdames J5. A. Plimmcr, A.Park, I. M. J. Richards,, T. «. A. Wallace,Father P. I. M'Carthy. Captain W. Raul,Messrs. W. D. Dick, J. Wilkle, Master M. li.B. Wallace; 10 third class.

PERSONAL.Captain A. H. Prosser has been appointed

master of the Tamahino, relieving Captain D.M'Donald for instructions.

Mr, R. Brebner has signed off the Kai-ranga's articles as second mate, and Mr.S.0. Angus has joined tlio vessel iv the samecapacity.

Mr. R. B. Stene Is now fourth officerofthe Manuka in place of Mr. H. Aberuethy.

BY TELEGRAPH.LONDON, 17th December,

Arrived—Tainui and Tongarlro, from Wel-lington.

PANAMA, ICth December.Sailed—Trekleve, for Auckland.

AUCKLAND, 18th December.Sailed—Cutcombe(1.20 p.m.), for Newcaitle.

WANGANUI, 18th December.Sailed—lnaha(12.10 p.m.), for Wellington.

NAPIER, 19th December.Arrived-Putikl (4.10 a.m.), Jrom Welling-

PICTON, 18th December.Arrived—Mararoa .(8,16 p.m.), fromWelling-

ton. PICTON, 19th December.Arrived—Calm (C a.m.), from Wellington.

NMHON,Mtli f>eecmbi>r.Arfived—Aralmra(7.3(1 a ni.), from Wel-

lington.To flail—Arahurn (7.!lft p.m.), Tor Wellington.

TAKAKOIIE, 19th December.Arrived—Orepuki (8.30 a.m.), from Welling-

ton.WESTJ'ORT, 18th December.

Arrived—Varera, (3.15 p.m.), from Welling-ton.

LYTTELTON, 18tli December.Arrived—Corinna(4.30 p.m.), from Welling-

ton.Hailed—Holmdalo (4.15 p.m.), for Welling-

ton.Arrived—Holmdalc, from Tlmaru; Karetu (1

p.m.), from Sydney.Sailed—J'ortHunter (U.4j p.m.), for Dun-

cdiu.IYTTELTON,l»th December.

Arrived—Wootton (5.15 a.m.). City of Cor-inth (0.35 a.m.), Wahine (fi.ao a.m.), andRcmuern (Mf> a.m.), from Wellington.. To »ail—Waliiue (8 p.m.), for Vclliugtui",

DUNEJOIN, mil Dccmilber.Arrived—Wunaka, from o»ui»ruj Mooroki,

from LytUltott.

MAIL NOTICESMails will close at ChiefFost Office, Wel-lington, and (between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.) at

Post Offices, Te Aro and'CourtenayPlace, asunder, except late fee:—

SATURDAY, 19th DECEMBER.For Nelson and Havelock, also letter mailsfor Blenheim, Keefton, and Westport, and

express transit-paid parcels not exceeding 111bin weight each parcel, per Ngaio, 6 p.m.;late fee, 5.15 p.m.

For Southern Offices at New Zealand, In-cluding Kaikoura, also mails and parcels forGreymouth, Hokltika, and Keefton, and mailsfor Westport and express transit-paid par-cels not exceeding 111b in weight each parcel,per Maori, 0 p.m.; late fee, C.45 p.m. Late-fee box at gates to Ferry Wharf. (Atsteamer), 7.80 p.m.

MONDAY,21st DECEMBER.For Great Britain and Ireland, Continent

of Europe, United States of America, Canada,Mexico, and Weßt Indies, via Vancouver;also Fiji, Honolulu, China, and Japan, perAorangi at Auckland, 11.45 a.m ; late fee,'« p.m. (Late-feo box outside Thorndon Sta-tion 7 p.m.)

Money orders must bo obtained by 11 a.m.Mail closes at Auckland at 10 a.m. on Tues-day; due London 21st January.

Note.—Newspaper rate of postage to UnitedSUteß of America is Jd for each two ouncca.

TUESDAY, 22ud DECEMBER.Parcel mail for Australian Statesand the

East, per Tahiti, closes at C.P.O. Nt 11 a.m.For Australian States, Ceylon, India, China,

Japan, Straits Settlements, Egypt, and SoutliAfrica, per Tahiti, 1 p.m.; lute fee, 2 p.m.

CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS.Friday, 25th December (Christmas Day), and

Saturday, 2(ith December (Boxing Day) areto be observed as close holidays

Mails will liot be dispatched or received onChristmasDay, which will be regarded purelyas a Suuday.

Thursday, 24th December, the usual de-liveries will be made by postmen. In addi-tion letters (including registered) usually de-livered by postmen may be obtained uponapplication at the Postmen's Branch, ChiefPost Office (entrance upstairs from Feathers-ton street) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The posting-boxes in the city and suburbs| will not bo cleared at midnight on Christ-

mas Eve, but the usual miduight clearancewill be made on Friday, 25th December.Correspondence addressed to the GeneralPost Office may be obtained upon applicationuntil 8 p.m.

Saturday, 28th December, mails for dis-patch by trains for the Wajrarapa, HawkesBay, Manawatu, Rangitikei, Wanganui, andTaranaki districts will close at C a.m.; forAuckland and district, South Island, and allmails dispatched by steamers, at 8 a.m.

J. C. McCREA,Chief Postmaster.

Saturday, 19fch December, 1925.

Evening Post.SATUBDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925.

CHANGING THE CALENDAR

The reform of the calendar isa question of considerable impor-tance and extraordinary interest,yet it seems to have attracted buta languid attention in Great Brit-ain and none at all in New Zea-land. To whom was the question-naire on the subject which wasissued by the League of Nationsmore than six months ago address-ed in this country? What did hedo with it? And why? A Domin-ion which has often been able togive the world a lead has laggedhopelessly behind in the matter ofsummer time, and on this ques-tion of reforming the calendar can-not even be mentioned among the"also started." The reference ina New York message On Mondayto the League of Nations as hav-ing issued " a world-wide appealfor suggestions, on the subject"conveyed probably to most of usthe first intimation that theLeague had taken any action inthe matter, or that the questionhad serious claims on our atten-tion. In America, where they arenot accustomed to do things byhalves, the same message showsthat the question is supplyingample material not merely for de-bate among the experts but forgeneral discussion and popular en-tertainment. For a brief spell atany Tate it even seems to be claim-ing the front place that was heldin succession by the oil scandals,the Chicago boy murderers, thecross-word puzzle, Tennessee's waragainst evolution, and the cost andcure of crime.

The hearing of the plans (for calendarreform) is, we are told, attracting wideattention, and each day furnishesinter-esting discussions which cover the wholerangeof human knowledge from mathe-matics to Biblical "history and social re-form.

It is perhaps significant that inAmerica, as in Britain, the leadhas been given not by the men ofscience but by the men of business.In Britain it came from the rail-way companies, in America fromthe Merchants' Association, pre-tsuuiably of New York. The de-cision of the British railways wasreported in " The Times " of 12thMay as follows: —

Tho questionnaire (of the Leagueof Nations) was received by the com-panies through M. "Mange, of the In-ternational Uuion of Railways, towhom they havereplied, stating thatthey are unanimously in favour of the

adoption of a year of thirteen 28-daymouths, with year-day and leap-dayseparate, it being felt" that the alter-native suggestion of a twelve-monthlyyear of 30-30-31-day months per quar-ter year would not give nearly suchvaluable results.Whatever else may be said againsta railway company, it is not gov-erned either by sentiment or byabstract mathematics, and theunanimous opinion of the railwaycompanies of Britain on euch apoint is clearly entitled to greatweight. But the tantalisingly briefannouncement of their conclusion,while implying that the adoptionof a year of thirteen 28-day monthswould yield " valuable results "from their point* of view, is silentas to their reasons; and it may bethat their interest in uniformitygives them a bias both against thepresent system and against theother alternative suggested by theLeague which is not shared by therest of the community. It is, how-ever, quite time for the rest of thecommunity to decide what itsviews on the subject are and why.

From this point of view the pro-cedure of the Now York Merch-ants' Association is very much

more satisfactory. Instead of sit-ting behind closed doors and an-nouncing an unreasoned decision,they may be said to have calledfor public tenders, each ofwhich is apparently discussedin open forum as it comesalong. Not only is this pro-cess of great educational value,but it also makes, as we have said,for entertainment. -The Associa-tion has already considered 137plans; some of which are reportedto be unique.

One proposed to start the year on21st March and divide it into tenmonths of six weeks,each of which tohave six days instead of seven, thusmaking the working week only livedays, which should appeal widely.There were, however, five days re-maining, which would be called afterChrist, Columbus, Stephenson (theinventor of the locomotive), Pulton(the inventor of the steamship), andHenry Ford.To discuss the naming of these ex-tra days would take us too farafield. The matter will probablyhave to be determined by an inter-national plebiscite on a propor*tional or preferential system, andwe prefer to reserve our fire forthe opening of the campaign. Butthere ia certainly nothing uniquein the proposal to begin the yearin the month of March, the com-petition of which with January forthe place of honour has a very in-teresting history. March was thefirst month in Numa's lunar year,but Julius Caesar displaced it infavour of January. In taking overthe Julian calendar the Christiansmaintained the same order, but inthe North of Italy 25th March asAnnunteiation Day was preferred.France and Germany followed suit,and after them England—at firstfor ecclesiastical purposes only,but in the 14th century for civilpurposes also. March 25th thuscontinued both in legal and in ec-clesiastical usage to be New Year'sDay in England until the gr,eatchange in the calendar made inHsl.

Thovgh nobody has any doubt inthese days that 31st Decembermarks the end of the year, an un-suspected trace of the old reckon-ing apparently remains. Why doesour financial year end on 31stMarch? It has nothing to do withthe seasons, for it is from Britain,with her converse seasons, thatthe practice has been taken. Theexplanation presumably ib that un-der the Old Style the financialyear was made to end with thenearest month-end to the end ofthe calendar year, and that thecustom was retained after the cal-endar had been altered. This sur-vival, though perhaps accidental,may now be justified by conveni-ence, but another"survival of com-peting calendars may be mention-ed which is highly inconvenient.If a man .undertook to do some-thing three months from to-day hewould mean, and would be takenby the other party to mean, 19thMatch, but the law would takehim to mean 13thMarch. "Month"in an Act of Parliament and in or-dinary parlance means a calendarmonth, but the law insists thatoutside of an Act it means a lunarmonth of four weeks. A tenancywhich was determinable on oneyear's notice was recently held notto have been affected by a noticer.o determine it in twelve months.Presumably if the notice had said"a twelvemonth" instead of"twelve months" it would havebeen valid.

It certainly seems that, thoughthe word " month" bears unmis-takable evidence of its lunar or-igin in its name, the solar systemshould be given an undisputed pre-dominance in the interpretation ofits meaning as a twelfth of thecalendar year. But the moon mustbe admitted to have it both in theanomaly to which we have refer-red and in some of the reformswhich have been suggested in NewYork. A good example is the pro-posal to reduce the working weekto five,days, which would, nodcubt, " appeal to many people."But the three-day week of someAfrican tribes should be morepopular still. By the time Satur-day and Sunday had been takenout of that, the labour questionwould be settled!GROUPING AND CONTROL

Now that big changes in theCorporation staff are pending, itwould be profitable for City Coun-cillors to turn to the report uponorganisation made by the SpecialInvestigation Committee in March,1924. That report recommended agrouping system of which theprincipal features were: (1) thatseven departments directly con-nected with the engineering sideshould be placed under the CityEngineer, who would have a com-petent assistant to take charge ofworks; (2) that the tramways and■electricity department should beseparate under a general man-ager ; (3) that six departmentsshould be grouped and have accessto the Council Committees throughthe Town Clerk. The Town Clerkwas to continue as the link con-necting the tramways and engin-eering departments with the Coun-cil, but it was stated that theduties of the Clerk would bopurely clerical. The Council,though approving these recommen-dations at the time, has not sinceadhered to them wholly. For ex-ample, the waterworks and drain-age department was allowed'laterto declare its virtual independenceof the City Engineer. Neverthe-less, if the reupinwendatious are

now considered in the light of sub-sequent experience, there are sev-eral useful lessons to be gained.The grouping method assumedthat the Council's chief officerswould be responsible for co-ordin-ation within the groups, and thatthe Mayor and Council, with theclerical assistance of the TownClerk's office, would keep thegroups in harmony. We think itmust be admitted that these hopeshave not been completely fulfilled.It iB now clear that some furtherco-ordinating force is required.The Council proposes a superiorTown Clerk, but it has not shownhow this officer is to do more thanthe Town Clerk was expected todo when the Investigation Com-mittee reported. Seemingly nomore authority is to be given tothe Clerk, only more salary. Thiswill gratify the occupant of theoffice, but it will not enable himto make good all the deficienciesot the Mayor and Council in thebusiness of go-ordination. Unlessthe Council has some«, grandscheme which it is keeping a _closesecret, the present" plan promisesno great improvement upon thepast. It does appear that thesecret which will ensure the suc-cess of the new scheme is soclosely held that the Mayor andCouncillors themselves have notyet divined it. .

HOSPITAL WORKS

Hospital Boards havj an advan-tage over other local authoritiesinasmuch as they may borrowmoney for capital expenditurewithout taking a poll of the rate-payers. The consent of the Min-ister of Health alone is necessary.Ifc is true that other local authori-ties also have this privilege in ameasure, insofar as they mayavoid polls for works deemed es-sential for the health of the com-munity. The principle is sound, asit guards against the possibility ofratepayers carrying economy tosuch anextreme as to endanger thehealth of the community; But ithas the weakness of permitting thespending body to spend withoutconsulting the people who mustpay. Conscientious elected repre-sentatives will not, we are sure,abuse this privilege; but they oweit to their constituents to make itclear that they are as careful asif everypenny of expenditure hadto be sanctioned by a poll. TheWellington Hospital Board hasrecently obtained authority to bor-row £100,000forworks contemplat-ed or in progress. The notificationof the Board's plans has led atleast one contributory body, theEastbourne Borough Council, toprotest against the increasing bur-den of hospital and charitable, aid.We do not support that protest,but we can understand how itcomes, to be made. The HospitalBoard, if it chooses to do so, mayignore the protest—for no amountof protesting will affect the liabil-ity of the contributory bodies. Wetrust, however,that the Board willnot adopt high-handed methods:but will seek, by giving full infor-mation as to the necessity andeconomy of its works, to,convincethe contributors that their inter-ests, as well as the interests of thesick and needy, are being carefullywatched.

LOCAL AND GENERALThe difficulty in securing a full

stokehold crow for the Manuka yes-terday was overcome shortly after"The Post"" went to press, and thesteamer left the wharf at 4.45 p.m.,much to the relief of the passengers.At about 3 o'clock a non-unionist wasfound who was willing to accept en-gagement. The other firemenrefus-ed to sail with a man who did not be-long to the Seamen's 'Union, andafter the formality of enrolling himas a member of the union had beengone through the twelfth man em-barked, and so the trouble eiided.

The executive of the HospitalBoards' Association of New Zealandhas passed a. resolution appreciating■the efforts of tho Immigration De-partment to relieve boards of thefinancial responsibility of nominatedimmigrants, and to offer their con-gratulations to the Governmentupon"the relatively few instances whereassisted immigrants have failed to'make good.' "

Some months ago an effort wasmade to raises £400 for the purchaseuf additional books for the children'sdepartment of the Christehurch Pub-lit* Library. The idea was that forthis sum at least 2000 new volumes,specially bound, could bo secured. Theamount of money raised to date is£.330 5s (states the "LytteltonTimes"). In addition to the moneyreceived more than 1600 books, nearlyall of which arc suitable in characterand condition for the children's lib-rary, have been received. The Mayor(Mr. J. K. Archer), in referring tothe matter, said that it was hopedthat ultimately the full amount of£400 would be secured, but whetherit wag obtained or not it was nowcertain that at least 3000 additionalbooks would be placed on the shelvesai a result of the appeal.

"It is very gratifying to find thatone Minister of the Crown is raisinghis voice in protest against the useof hoardings," said the Mayor ofOhviatrhurch when speaking of Hietelegram which stated that the Min-ister of Education (Sir James /Parr)was of the opinion that steps .shouldbe taken by tho Governmentto con-trol the display of picture theatreposters on hoardings. "It would be again to the community," he con-tinued, "if .he would draw the atten-tion of the Minister of Railways totho use made of some of the hoardingson Governmentproperty. Within thekst fortnight there have been erect-ed on some of the hoardings in Christ-church posters that are perhaps not'beastly' (as they had been describedby the Minister), but that arc cer-tainly highly objectionable to anypeople who have artistic taste ormoral entliuaiusui."

Indications point to an early com-mencementbeing nuide with the Puhner-ston North deviation. Mr. J. A. Naeli,M.P., stated on Thursday that lie hadbeen positively assured by Mr. Coaiesthat as soon as everything was ready,the earthworks would be started withoutany delay.

Legislation was passed last sessionproviding for the introduction of asystem in which porters wearing redcaps will be allowed to ply for hireon railway station platforms. Itis intended to make an experimentwith the new systemat Auckland andWellington railway stations.

A paragraph in Thursday's "Post"reported the presentation to the Turn-bull Library of three old Bibles, dat-ed 1668, 1611, and 1648. Mr. JohnM'Gerry, of 2, Ebor street, calledat the "Evening Post" office yester-day with a Btill earlier Bible, a copyof the famous"breeches" Bible, dat-ed 1607,bound together with the Bookof CommonPrayer and the Psalms.Though much worn, it is in good or-der. Mr. M'Gerry was fortunateenough to .pick the volume up in acity second-hand shop a few yearsago,and had it rebound.

Wellington wag plunged into dark-ness about 7.30 o'clock on Thursdayevening, and ao was Palmerston North.The causeof the interruption, stated Mr.W. A. Waters, chief engineer of theManawatu-OrouaPower Board, was asevere surgeon the Mangahao line. Pal-mereton^ North borough station had onlysynchronised its engines with the Manga-hao supply some four minutes previously,and the surgecaused the Wellington andPalmerston North plants to fall out rfsynchronisation. The lights in thecountry did not actually go out, andafter a minute or two Mangahao "dim-med" to pick up Wellington again.

Considerableinterest was manifest-ed by people waiting on the platformyesterday morning, when the Limitedexpress from Wellington was pullingin to the Auckland station, telegraphs"The Post's" correspondent. On thecow-catcher of the engine was & deadpukeko. -c bird was not therevihen the express left Frankton, andi', was tnought that the engine musthave picked it up when crossing theWhangamomona swamp area, in thevicinity of Ohinewai and Mercer. Sogreat was the wind pressure againstthe bars of the cow-catcher that thepukeko's back Was completelybroken, its head being between onepair of bars and its legs and tail be-tween others.

Two plucky acts on the part of NewZealaiiders have been reported to theStanding Committee of the St. JohnAmbulance Dominion Executive. Thefirst refers to Miss Smythe, of Ander-son's Bay, Dunedin. A horse draw-ing a milk cart hadbroken away, andwas galloping along the Bay road to-ward the Queen'sdrive, when MissSmythe dashed out from the footpath,seized the bridle nearthe horse 'a head,end hung on. Shewas severelyknock-ed about, but she stuck- to her taskgamely and brought the horse to astandstill. A bystander went to MissSmythe's assistance, and after con-gratulating her on her courageousact,asked if she had been wise .to riskher life.- Miss Smythe's answer wat,"Look at those children!" and herinterrogator looked round and saw anumber of small children playing onthe road right in the track of thedriverlessi vehicle. The second recentinstance of bravery* prevented serioustrouble near. Wellington last week, Ahorse.attached to a carrier's cart wasboltingalong the road between Ng^ioand Khandaltah when Mr. W. Barrascaught the reins as the animal torepast. Mr. Barras hung on to the gal-loping horse and succeeded in bring-ing it to a standstill after he hadbeencarried fully two chains. Steps webeing taken to recommend awards ofmedals in these cases.

PREFERENCE TOUNIONISTS

TO TI^IDITOR.Sit,'—Your correspondence fromE. Ken-

nedy, as published in "The Post" of 12thinst.. under the above heading, warrantsa reply. For Mr. Kennedy 1! specialgratification and personal satisfaction,"Piklimo" is quite agreeable. I fearyourcorrespondent no more than a newbornbabe. Having put him through a test,ha failed aa dismally as he did in <heoversea seamen's strike. He evidently 'sappealing for publicity. I respectfully 10----quested Mr. Kennedy to informme of theaiina and objects of unionism. He ;adodging this question and is forgettinghimselfcompletely. I hare spent sixteenyearsat sea, and 22 years trying tofathom Socialism. Mr. Kennedy mighthave heard of Robert Blatchford, thegreat socialist editor. Well, Henry Fordabsolutely satisfiedhim, and I am trust-ing the co-operative system will satisfyMr. Kennedy, who is pleading ignoranceof its effective results. Will jour corres-pondent write to Mr. H. Valder, Hamil-

[ ton, requesting informationwith referenceto the Companies Empowering Bill? Orwill he apply to the U.S.S. Company fora position on one of their passenger crcargo steamers trading to America? It

1 may be his lirst trip to sea as a workor.Ha might get a position an cook s mate,or steward,or, if he wants to give his"intestinal stamina" a fair trial, he mighttry firing or trimming. He then wouldnot require any iuggestions from secre-tarios who have notbeau employed in theIndustrie* they claim to represent. Thisquestion can bo arranged for the Arbitra-tion Court Judge to demand proofs, ifany,,thus safeguarding the workers. Itmight prove the sincerity of such secre-taries to have their wagesfixed by the

[ name. Court I might remind Mr. Ken-nedy that it is only a fewyears since Inncolleague* in other countries were wailingabout free speech. I am doubtful if hoKtauda for freedomof thought. Prefer-ence to unionists is absolutely a schemeto rob one of his or her personal inherit-age. Making good for their old-age dayscannot bo done under unionism. Mr,Kennedy may b« able to do so. If hodoes not know what Bed means, a fewtrips to sea will soon overcome his doubts.He might also discover the meaning of ihecatch phrase, "declared black." Yourcorrespondent can declare me auy col-our he likes best. I am wellknown in. Australia by almost everyunion secretary representing the marineunions,and respected and esteemed bythem.—l am, etc..

"PIKLIMO FINAL.'TO TRI KDITOK.

Sir,—Another "anonyminity," "X.Y.-Z," takes-a hand in the discussion of theiibdrVe subject, but, strange to relate, hofails to deal with the question at all, andmakes all torts of excuses for those whowrite to the papers under a norn de plume.He also comes within the Category thatI have applied to your other correspon-dents who have entered into this contro-versy,nltli'oufih afcthe conclusion of hislottor ho states ho is not afraid of nrashamed of his name Whether ho lacks"intestinal stamina" or not, circum-stance!) compel him to discard it and adopt& norn de plume,but he does not mentionthe circumstances that make him adoptthis attitude, so perhaps he will not takeexception if I endeavour to definethemfor him—that he is one who has beenunder the surgeon's knife nud had hisappendix removed.—l am, etc.,

E. KENNEDY

BRITISH INDUSTRY

REPLY TO PESSIMISTS

PBOTECTION DEBIBABLE,

(By T«l«Braph.)(Special to thi "Evanlni Port.")

DUNEDIN, This Day.Another side to the gloomy pictu-p

that some commentators have paintedof the industrial conditions in GreatBritain is shown by Mr. David Hazel,who was prominent for many years inEnglish public life and was amemberof the London County Council fortwenty-five years. He stunds a noteof optimism, and, like the Hon. W.Pember Beeves, is confident that'though Britain is burdened wi*;hheavy taxation and faced with .le-pressiou in her industries, the out-look is bright. One of the solutions,he emphasises, is to convert Englishpeople to some measure of protectionfor their own manufactures. "Lookupon Britain as an established busi-ness concern," he suggested. "Ow-ing to crises beyond control it haslost half its turnover. It is inevi-table " that some misery must' result,but the unemployment figures do notamount to more than half amillion inexcess of the pro-war figure. It wasreckoned then that there was a 'float-ing' unemployed population consider-ablyin excessof half a million, large-ly casual and often unemployable.

"All classes of unemployed arenow organised through the operationof the Unemployed Insurance Acts,and we know the exact figures. Afterall the number of unemployed doc3not exceed more than 6 per cent, ofthose who have work, and that 6 percent, is steadily diminishing."

Discussing the remedy for the eco-nomic situation, Mr. Hazel declaredthat though low wages and debasedcurrencyon the Continent were help-ing Britain's competitors to capturethe trade, the signs were that themenace would be removed if the Eng-lish people could be converted to someform of protection for their own mar-kets. "There is no reason why weshould not iind work for every man.willing to undertake it. Great Bri-tain has an inexhaustible revenue incapital, brains, energy,skill, and in,-i'ipower, and I will also Bay in politicalsagacity. These will always kbcjiEngland to the forefront of tyie Eng-lish nations. I ask New Zeakndera"lily.to be fair, and not to accept-t!u;views of men whd have paid shortvisits to the other side. It is impos-sible, in the space of a few months,,to grasp the position thoroughly. Aslong as England continues to pay hnrway, and to hold the commanding po-sition in the world that she has, horprosperity is assured."

ECONOMICS RESEARCHGIFT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITED STATES OFFEB.(From Omi Own Corrwponient.)

: BYBNEY, 11th December.A couple ofMonths ago there arriv-ed in Australia, after investigationsin New Zealand, two United Statesscientists, who came ts study tin;teaching methods in scientific subjectsin our universities with aview to ex-Lending financial aid where desirable.The scientists were Dr. E. E. Embrec,Director of the Division of 'ScientificStudies at the BockefollerFoundation,New York, andDr. Clark Wissler, out)of the United States' best known an-thropologists. Before leaving Austra-lia .this week, the scientists made ahandsome offer to establish recipro-cal travellingresearch scholarships be-tween the universities of the UnitedStates and Australia and New Zea-land for graduates in economics andcommerce. Dr. Embree, acting on be-,half of the Laura Steelman Rocke-feller Memorial Foundation for ■ eco-nomic and scientific research ■ (abranch of the famous foundation inmemory of Bockefeller 's wife), re-quested Professor D. B. Copland, ofthe chair of the newly-created Schoolof Commerce at Melbourne University,to act as representative of the Foun-dation in the selection of students. TheUniversity Council subsequently de-,tided to grant leave of absence toProfessor Copland to make investi-gations abroad in regard to thescheme.

The offer, was contained in a letterfrom Dr. Embree to tho UniversityCouncil. He stated that acting undercable instructions from Dr. Beards-more Bum], Director of the Founda-tion, he wished to invite Professor

■Copland to visit universities andschools of commerce in the UnitedStates and Canada,and, if feasible,England, as the. guest of tho Found-ation. "It has seemed to us," pro-ceeded the letter, "that there is ad-vantage in visits from time to-timoof scientists and teachers from onecountry to another, It is importantthat those, working, in any subjectshould know at first hand of the Work'and the men responsible for it inallied subjects jn other nations.This, seems particularly true in re-gard to economic and social scieneus.iv which the experiences of one coun-try has much to offer to neighbouringcountries. From this standpoint sucha visit and a general survey of recentdevelopment in economic sciences in,America and Britain might be ofvalue to the universities throughoutAustralia. Specifically, we hope thatit may bepossible, throughfellowshipsoffered through our board and in otherways, for a few advanced students ineconomics and social sciences in Ame-rica to come for advanced study toAustralia, and, similarly, for .Austra-.Han and New Zealand students fromtime to time to do their advancedwork in American universities."

Professor Copland's duties will beto recommend Australian students forthe scholarships, and to advise as tothe most suitable university in theI'nited Statei for continuation of theirparticular branch of study. He willalso be charged with the "placing"of American students who come to'Australia. ¥he scholarships ore like-ly to be modelled on the teaching fel-lowships so extensively used in Ameri-can universities, which provide about1000 dollars a year far livingexpenses,with free tuition and other fees; to-gether with full assistance for re-search. Travelling expenses will inthese scholarships also bo added.

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vincial courts of the Exhibition, Wel-lington and Auckland, were openedto visitors. Both are brightly dis-tinctive, and are planned on originallines,

The Wellington court has achievedfame architecturally. It is a beauti-ful structure, and the only court inthe Exhibition with a dome and plas-ter roof. In a sense it is slightlyreminiscent of the British court, butonly in its lay-out—a_ main hall withseveral others branching out at inter-vals—otherwise it is unique. Wel-lington, Nelson, Taranaki, andHawkes Bay are represented, and thearea occupied for the whole is 5600nquare feet, so there is plenty of roomfor a spacious display, one that canbe fully representative of these pro-vinces without actually being over-crowded. The main court has avault-ed roof which is supported

( on sixheavy square pillars, and the otherbays have silken roofs. Nothing istoo lavish or garish, but still thecourt has every appearance of luxury,and it is plain that the organisershave spared no expense in, makingtheir display one of the most distinc-tive. Indeed, the visitor cannotescape the thought that it is a veryelaborate building for a court destinedto only four or five months' existence.

The Auckland court is designed inopen arches and massive pillars ofgrey stone radiating from a centraloctagon so as to divide the whole intofour main ways, which are occupiedby the following representative, dis-tricts of the province:—Auckland,cityand environs; North Auckland; Wai-Jtato, Waitomo, and King Country;liotor'ua, Tauranga, and Bay of Plen-ty. The four main walls of the courtire decorated by large scenic paint-ings illustrating the commerce, fer-tility, and beauty of the province. Inthe Auckland city section, the firstdivision of the court on the left of thewain entrance, the scenic views of thecity, harbour, and Takapuna, weredone by Auckland artists, Mrs. Joce-lyn and Mr. A. J. Brown, of Taka-l.'unßi These arc supported by inter-esting panoramic photographs, sometaken from aeroplanes on the occasioncf the recent visit of the Americanfleet. Dignity is the prevailing tone.

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AUCKLAND, This Day.The approaching retirement of Mr.

C. T. Major as headmaster of King'sCollege, Auckland, was referred,to byspeakers at the brealdng-up ceremony.It was stated by the chairman, Mr.J. E. Malcgill, that while Mr. Major'sresignation was originally to havetaken effect at the end of tliia year,lie had consented to remain at theschool for another term, pending theappointment of his successor. It wasMr. Major, said the chairman, whohad "brought lip" King's College,tnd the vacancywould be hard to fill.The Board of Governors was doingits utmost to make no mistake, andwas instituting inquiries throughoutthe Empire for the- best man. Dr.Rendall (of Winchester), Dr. Vaughan(ofßugby), and Dean Burroughs (ofBristol, now Bishop-designate ofRipon) had been asked to assist. Inaddition, a thorough search wai beingmade of the Dominion and Australiafor the right man for the post.

Archbishop Averill, who presentedthe prizes, said that Mr. Major'spending retirement would be regardedwith considerable^regret not only bythe staff and boys at the school butby a vast number o*»parents and oldboys. As headmaster of King's forso many years, he 'had done magnifi-cent work for the province. He hadassisted in forming the school, andhad done everything *v his power tofoster it. He came out to Middle-more to build the school on his ownidea: that it must centre round thechapel and religion. "I do notthink," co&inued the Archbishop,'' that werealise what a debt of grati-tude we owe him for his ideals and■wonderfulpublic spirit expressed inthe carrying out of those ideals. Wethank him for what he has done forour boys and tho cause of real educa-tion in this country."

CLOTHES AND THE BOY

The general proposal that good dreeshelp? to make good boys, was advancedby the headmaster of Dunelm School(Mr. Ferris), and supported by DeanCRirington at the annual prize-giving ofDunelm School(states the Christchurch"Press"). There was a certain numberof people, Mr. Ferris said, who weretalking about throwingoff dress. Throw-ing off dress, in his opinion, was not(inly throwing off an adornment of thebody, but one also of the mind. Ifind boys at their very best," he wentoh, "when they are well-dressed." Bet-ter appearance was, he believed,an in-dication of something better, and ifeveryoneknew what an effect good dre»3had in making self-respecting boyg therewould be no grumbling on the subject tfdress or about boys having to wear stiffEton collars. Some boys thought ttieydid not like them, but he did not be-lieve it. But he trembled for the timewhen he would be unable to goon withthe school—when ha would be run overby a bus or some other vehicle—for then,he w»« inclined to think, the collars wornat his school would go, too. "For not nil

, masters are as conservative as I am,"Mr. Ferris said. "I wish to endorseMr. Ferris's remarks about the dress,said Dean Carrington. In studying Upmaterial for the Canterburyanniversarycelebrations, he had come across a littlepicture, of the very early days of theprovince, showing how, in the earliesttime, Mr. Henry Jacobs,the great schol-. ar who came to this Dominion then,walked about Lyttelton with a group ofboys in cap and gown. To many now-adays it would seem » ridiculous thingthat in the seaport in the days beforethe pioneers had hnrdly had time " toplant their first potatoes, let alone builda house, Mr. Jacobs should have walkudround with his students in such a garb."But that," declured the Dean, "was"the beginning of Christ's College, andthe reflection passed auross my mind asI looked at the picture that the cap andthe ((Awn had had much to do with thefounding of the college. For there is agreat deal in uniform even of the limpl-

FEDERAL SENATEA VACANCY FILLED

LABOUR CANDIDATE DEFEATED

NEW ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

(UNITED MESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT,)(AUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALANDCABLI ASSOCIATION.)

MELBOURNE, 18th December.Sir Henry Barwell has been elected

to the vaiar.cy in tho Federal Seiiatocaused by the death of Mr. O'Logh-lin, defeating the Labour candidate by34 votes to 30.

Sir Littleton Groom has resignedthe portfolio of Federal Attorney-Gen-eral, and will be succeeded by Mr.J. G. Latham, K.C.

THE COMING SESSIONLEGISLATIVE PROGRAMME

IMPC-RTANT MEASURES,

(From Our Own Correspondent.)SYDNEY, 11th December.

Now that the counting of thevotingin the election of both the Houses ofthe Federal Parliament has been com-pleted, thoughts are turning to thearduous session ahead. When the newHouse moots, the Ministerialists willbe in an overwhelming majority inbotli the House of Representativesand the Senate. In the former, Mr.Bruce will! have 37 Nationalists, anIndependent Nationalist, and 14 mem-bers of the Country Party to steerthrough the Government's lengthyandimportant legislative programme inthe face of opposition from 23 Lab-our members. In the Senate the Gov-ernment's majority is even more deci-sive, for, against 8 Labour membersthere will bo arrayed 24 Nationalistand 4 Country Party Senators. Thisposition is, of course, the result ofthe clean sweep the Ministerialistsmade at the poll, the Nationalists win-ning 18 and the Country Pjirty 4 ofthe 22 Senate seats contested. Theprogramme announced by the PrimeMinister in his policy speech is nowbeing translated into Bills which theGovernmentintends to pass beforethesession, which commences on 13thJanuary, concludes. It will be a ses-sion of work. Though Mr. Bruce haspromised not to Use his majority inc brutal fashion, the Governmentwillnot countenance time-wasting tactics,and tho many Bills will have to bepassed before Mr. Bruce, leaves- forthe next Imperial Conference in Lon-don in September.

Among the first duties of the newParliament will be the revision of thenew tariff, which was postponed be-cause of the sudden decision of theGovernment to go to the country.Since the new duties have not givencomplete satisfaction, there is certainto be considerable debate-when theycome up for. ratification. Foremoston the Government's legislative pro-gramme will be measures to consoli-date Australia's industrial position bythe elimination of ruinous strikes. TheBills to be introduced during the earlystages of the session are designed—(1) To amend the Conciliation andArbitration Act, giving Judges lifetenure and extending their authorityover industrial matters within theFederal jiuJs'lictiou; (2) to regulatetradeunionism mainlyby enforcementof the secret ballot, thus giving union-ists complete control over their organ-isations; (a-) to create a North Aus-tralian Commission to develop part ofthe Northern Territory, Western Aus-tralia, and Queenslandabove the 20tnparallel; (4) to partition Central Aus-tralia, giving control over domesticand administrative matters to a coun-cil presided over by a resident admin-istrator; (5) to appropriate money forthe construction of the first section ofthe southern part of the South-Northrailway: (6) to authorise a new loanfor redemption and other purposes;(7) to amend the CommonwealthBank Act to enable the bank to as-sist workers and those of small meansto acquire tbeir own homes; (8) topievent duplication and overlapping ofawards by Commonwealth and Statoindustrial tribunals; (9) to establisha scheme of national and social insur-ance, provid'ig for old age, invalid-ity, and sickness; (10) to give effectto a scheme of child endowment re-commended by Federal and State Ar-bitration Judges, and endorsed by theState Governments; (11) to providej'or unemployment insurance by co-operation with the States;(12) togive further assistance in regard tothe Marketing of our surplus'primaryproducts; (13) to "appropriate fromCustomsrevenue derived from motorimports £20,000,000, to be expendedover a. period of ten years ou ro: dconstruction; (11) to provido healthlegislation on Unas recommended by arecent Royal Commission;(15) to giveeffect to plausfor partitioning of Fed-oral and Stato authority agreed uponby conferenceswith tho Stato Pre-miers.

This list of measures contains no:Utstauding Imperial question, but its

mature is of immense importance toAustralians. Identified with the Billsaro most of our greatest problems, andthough Mr. Bruce would bo the lastto claim that those problems would besolved by the enactment of the mea-sures, they will cartninlyrelievo muchthat -as been hampering the coun-try 's»development.

DRINK AND THE CARCHEISTCHUBOH MERCHANT

PUNISHED.

(ii mioMPß.—messassociation.)

CHRIBTOHURCH,This DayRichard Henry Arlow, 40, a mer-

chant, wus lined £10 for being incharge of v motor-ear while intoxica-ted, and hia driver's license was sus-pended for six months. Tho Magis-trate said that had the accused beendriving at the time he would havesent hi"i to gaol.

TEKOA DELAYED

A mmeber of the ei-cw of the NowZealand Shipping Company's lim'vTnkoa was removed to the Hospitalthis morning with an injured lian.il.The Tekoa was to havo sailed at 10o'clock for London, but will not beablo to sail till tho injuredman is re-placed. In the meantime she is an-

MILD SENSATIONCAUSED BY A SPEECH

CANADA & PAN-AMERICANISM

REMARKS MISREPRESENTED.

(WirriD PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.)(AUSTRALIA!!.NBW MALAND CABLI ASSOCIATION.)

NEW YOBK, 17th December.A mild sensation was caused by

statements attributed to Mr. FredericHudd, Canadian Trade Commissionerto the United States, in a speech bo-fore the Pan-America CommercialCongress, in which Mr. Hudd alleged-lypledged Canada'sallegiance to pan-Americanism in the broadest sense,and urged the countries of the West-ern Hemisphere to staiid together, as"the United States of the AmericanContinent." This was interpretedhere and in Canadaas the "cut-the-painter" policy.

Mr. Hudd subsequently issued astatement declaring the remarks hadbeen entirely misinterpreted and giv-en a political significance, whereas hewas onlyspeaking as a commercial re-presentativo before an unofficial body.He said: "I was merely authorised toattend the Congress as Canada'srepre-sentative. I had no authority what-soever to pledge the Canadian Gov-ernment to anything, particularly amajor matter of international policy,which is obviously beyond the pro-vince of a'Ci..> servant. The Pan-America Commercial Congress is notan official body, although all LatinAmerican countries are represented. Ithas no connection with the Pan-Ame-rican Union, although the two bodiesare in sympathy."

Mr. Hudd stateßthat he intended tosay: "Canada is the elder:daughter inthe great commonwealth of nation;,but her immediate d-stiny lies on theNorth American continent. Canadabelieves in tho co-operation of allccntries on this continent, and ear-nestly seeks their good-will and towork with them in the interests ofthe mutual prosperity and permanentpeace of the world. These consider-ations are further strengthened by theconviction that there is no problemtoo difficult for the countries of LatinAmerica and North America to bolvc.No catastrophe -is too ominous for thecountries of the Western Hemisphereto avert provided they stand to-gether."

RAILWAY MISHAP

ACCIDENT TO LIMITED

SAFETY MARGIN NOT REDUCED

An official statement was made onbehalf of" the Railway Departmentyesterday with reference to the acci-dent to the North-bound Limited ex-press at Levin on Monday night.:: The statement says that in the re-organisation of time-tables recentlyundertaken the extreme margin' ofsafety provided for railway opera-tions and rolling-stock has not beenreduced or altered in any way eitherfor wheel tires or speeds on MainTrunk trains. The same speed maxi-ma over various portions of the linebetween Wellington and Aucklandapply to the, Limited trains as tothe ordinary expresses. There haseven been a reduction under the No-vember time-table in the number ofvehicles oa the Limited, the totalnow being eight, and this also facili-tates a better distribution of time byallowing.improved running on the up-grades.

Regarding wheel tires, the standardpractice followed is to fit all newtires to Main Trunk passenger rolling-stock and main line passengercars,from which they are removed as theywear down, being placed under lessimportant vehicles until, havingreached a certain minimum, thickness,the worn tires are totally discarded.The van in question had been in ser-vice less than a month, and the thick-ness of the wheel tire was consider-ably in excess even of that .requiredby the standard safety margin. Themanufacturers, a reputable Englishfirm, will of' course be communicatedwith, and any other necessaryactiontaken to provide to the utmostagainst the possibility of a similaraccident recurring.

Besides the regular examination ofMain Trunk rolling-stock at terminalstations, constant vigilance is exer-cisejl at intermediate stopping-placesby train-examiners to detect anyDaws,and express services are furtherprotected by" a special typo of coupl-ing* link made of extremely strongmetal which tends, in case of mishap,to keep vehicles on the rail. In thiscase the guard noticed the unevennessimmediately the tire slipped, and ap-plied the Westinghouse brake fromthe van, an action which, besidesdrawing the driver's attention andsetting the brake in motion, tendedto minimise the possibility of anyharm arising from the mishap. Thetrain was running on time and travel-ling quite at the ordinary rate. Fromreports received it also appears thatthe passengersaccepted the resultingdelay in the beat possible spirit, andwere very helpfulwith assistance dur-ing the emergency.

ENROLMENT FORMS

ILLEGAL WITNESSING.(Bl TSLEORAPH.—PRES3 ASIOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, 18th Dec.Frances Arthur Bate was convicted in

the Magistrate's Court to-day on twocharges of breach of theLegislature Actin that he had witnessed the signatureof an application for enrolment w/':-mtseeing the applicant sign or hearing thepei'son declare that the mguaturo washis own. The evidence disclosed that awife had signed her husband's name toan application, and that another womanhud signed her mother's) name (in hermother's absence) to a form. Both ofthese irregular sigimtiireK Bate had wit-nessed. Ho was lined £10 on eachcharge.

SHOP BURGLED

BARBER'S BUSINESS SUSPENDED.

(Bl ULIOMPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)C'HRfSTCHUKCH, 18th Dee

Tobacco, cigarette.-;, piles, hair clip-pci'H, razors, and other #o6(1b t o tlicvalue of over £70 were stolen front K.Prothcro'b tobacconist's shop in Cashel.street Homo time duringThursday night.Most of his Chflntinus stock,which hadjllst boon opened, Wag filched. In addi-tion to this, huircuttei'B and razors wereall taken, and to carry on business thismorning he had to g» out and purchaseKta of new quo. ; ___. - .^_

TO SAVE THE FRANCAND STABILISE FRENCH

FINANCES

PRESIDENT PLEASED

GREAT INTERNATIONALPOWER GIVEN.

(UNITED PKBSS ASSOCIATION— COHWOIT,)(SIDNEY SUN CABLE.)

(Received 19th December,8 a.m.)PARIS, 18th December.

A group of prominent industrialistspresented President Doumergue with ascheme intended to savethe franc andstabilise the finances. M. Doumergueis reported to be elated. ,

M. Briand, Prime Minister, declar-ed the scheme gives the Governmentgreat international power.» Meanwhile,M. Herriot is uncompro-

misingly opposed to M. Doumer,Fin-ance Minister, who was responsiblefor the downfall of Herriot's Govern-ment.

A REMARKABLE INCIDENT

"LONG LIVE NAPOLEON!"

(AVSTgAIJAN.NBW ZEALANDCABLE ASSOCIATION)LONDON, 17th December.

The Parii correspondent of the"Daily Express" states that the pro-duction of the film, "Madame SansGene" occasioned a remarkable inci-dent, suggesting the trend of publicopinion in France. When the figureof the Little Corporal was thrown onthe screen, thq entire audience,elec-tiified, rose as one man, cheering andshouting: "Dictator! Dictator! Longlive Napoleon!'' The ovation lastedseveral minutes. Publicists, however,though they admit that a dictatorwould have no difficulty in securingpower, state that a strong man hasuot yet appeared.

TAX DODGING

SOME STRIKING STATISTICS.

LONDON, 17th DecemberM. Herriot, at a meeting of Radical

Socialists to-day, quoted striking sta-tistics showing tax dodging. Whereas570,000persons owned private motor-cars, only 257,717persons in Francepaid income tax on incomes above80,000francs. M. Herriot added thatthe possession of a car thus means anincome of £230.

A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THEGOVERNMENT

(REUTBR'S TELEGRAM.)PARIS, 18th December.

The Senate, following a debate onthe position in Syria, carried a voteof confidencein the Government.

TO THE RESCUE

SUGGESTED EEMEDY BY LEADERS OF INDUSTBY.

(iIKUTER'S TELEQKAM.)(Received 19th December,noon.)

PABIB, 18th December.A plan whereby leaders of industry

may come to the ree^-io as a solutionof the financial crisis has been sub-mitted to M. Doumergue, Minister ofFinance,by Nord industrialists. Theysuggested that all French industrial-ists should float ia ten milliard loan,both at home and abroad, secured ona tenth of the businerr turnover ofa': mch industry.

M. Doumergue^ was touched by theoffer. The plan is already in theearly stages of discussion with mem-bers of the Oabinet.

THE BUTTER MARKET

REGULATING LONDON SALES,

(By Ttlegraph.)(Special to th« "Evening Post.")

AUCKLAND, This Day.A rather unfavourable view of the

London butter market in the NewYear is taken locally because of theheavy arrival! due in January. When,however, the first two months of theyear are taken into consideration,theoutlook is much better. In Januaryand February the New Zealand butterdue to arrive iv British ports totals17,458tons, as against 18,596 tonswhich arrived in the corresponding per-io-I of the .current year. Thus, in-stead of abnormal supplies in the nexttwo mouths, the arrivals will actuallyshow a decrease of 1138 tons. Incommenting on these figures, an Auck-land exporter said they provided thebest reassurance against pessimism, ifthe situation were handled as itshould be handled in the light oftire statistical evidence. If the fac-tories would so regulate the suppliesiv January aiid February as to coverevenly the two months, there need beno fear of a slump on the Londonmarket. The market could be heldagainst arrivals equal to those- ex-pected early next year if supplieswere distributed. The element ofdanger was in the very heavyarrivalsdue in Britain next month, and ifthese were simply dumped on themarket, a collapse must be expected.,If, however, about 40 per cent, ofJanuary'* arrivals were held for mar-keting iv February, the position atonce became normal and reasonableprices could be expected^ In theopening months of 1923,prices aver-aged 198s, although the arrivals wereonly about 2500 tons less than in thenext two months. Moreover, Dieaverage for last, year was IGOs (id,against abnormally heavy suppliesnot only from New Zealand,but alsofrom Australia. It was for the pro-ducers to make the most of the mar-ket, and regulation of the Supplies inthe next two months was the key to thewhole problem. Every shillingsavedper cwt in those two months meant£17,458 to producers. The positionshould tie looked ut from thu,nationalpoint of view, and was one in whichthe Dairy Control Board should func-tion. It was created to meet justsuch conditions, and to advisu tho.sowliom it repreHented as to a courso oi'concerted action.

FOUND GUILTY

COLONEL MITCHELLSCASEBREACHES OF DISCIPLINE

A DESTRUCTIVE PERSON.

1 . (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT,)'' (REUTER'B TELEOR.tM.)

NEW YORK, 17th December,Colonel William Mitchell, former

Assistant Chief of the Air Service,was found guilty this evening by thegeneral court-martial of having bro-ken discipline by attacks on aviationpolicies, following the . Shenandoah,and SanFrancisco-Honolulu flight dis-asters, and was sentenced to fiveyears' suspension from the army, withthe forfeiture of all rank, command,and pay during that period. In themeantime, Colonel Mitchell remainstechnicallyunder arrest.

The juryof generals returned a ver-dict of guilty after only 32 minutes'deliberation.

Colonel Allen Gullion, in summing-up the case for the prosecution, char-acterised Colonel Mitchell as an "ego-tistical, flambuoyant, untruthful, anddestructive person, who should be dis-missed from the army." m

Colonel Gullion said: "Mitchell'sstatements follow what may be term-ed 'the Mitchell formula.' First, ex-aggeration of the national defence, ina manner closely approaching false-hood; second, untrue and misleadingstatements for the deliberate purposeof discrediting army and navy offi-cers; thus, third, creating distrust inthe minds of the people■ regardingthe War and Navy Departments;fourth, egotistic self-deception regard-ing his experience and qualifications;fifth, protestations of absence of self-interest and expressions of willing-Tiess tcy be, and the expectation of be-ing, a martyr—all leading to, sixth, aunited air service, with, seventh, Wil-liam Mitchell as tho only logical headof it. Every demagogue has followeda similar formula."

ColonelMitchell declined to makean argumentative speech, and merelystated that the case was the culmina-tion of the efforts of the GeneralStaffto depreciate the value of air power.

GeneralHowze, in passing sentence,declared that what the court-martialhad considered was the brilliant re-cord of the accused.

Colonel Mitchell, after receivingsentence, Bmiled, and shook handsWith the jurors. The sentence has tobe ratified by President Coolidge be-fore being given effect to.

DISARMAMENT

THERE MUST BE CO-OPERATION

THE ONLY CERTAIN HOPE.

(CNITBD PRESS ASSOCIATION—COITRIGHt.)(AISTRALIAN.NEW ZBALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

WASHINGTON, 17th December."Any certain hope of a complete solu-

tion of the disarmament problem lies inits consideration in its entirety and withthe co-operation of all nations," theCouncilofthe League of Nations declar-ed in the invitation to the United Statesto participate officially in the prepara-tory commission at Geneva to shape theplans for such a conference.The docu-ment was made public on Thursdaynight by the StateDepartment, withoutcomment.

Someof the subjects mentioned in theinvitation are the factors upon whichthe war power of a country depends;whether the ultimate war strength orthe peace strength should be consideredin applying disarmament measures; 'hevarious forms of limitation of the land,sea, and air forces, and the possibilityof ascertaining whether a country isarmed purely for defenc% or in a spiritof aggression.

SOLD FOR £200,000

WELLINGTON MEAT EXPORTWORKS

BOUGHTBY ENGLISHFIRM.

Further details of the big transactionreported in our issue yesterday, whenthe Wellington Meat Export Company'sworks were purchased by Messrs.Thomas Borthwick and Co., of London,show the importance of the huge deal.

A motion was passed at a meeting ofdirectors, at which the chairman (Mr.Charles Elgar) presided, acceptingMessrs. Borthwick's offer of £200,000forthe whole o£ the company's works. ,

According to the latest- balance-sheetof the-company, the assets were set downas follow:— £ s. d.Lund, premises, and plant

at Ngahauranga, Horq-kiwi, Alicetown, AVai-ugawai Kakariki, Mar-ton, and other freeholdproperties' 301,84312 2

Sundry debtors ■ 42,48010 11Consignments. 204,6000 0Stocks .., 74,02814 11Cashon hand 09 12 5 ■

Appropriation account ... 56,95819 2

Total £680,08315 7It was estimated by some of those

present at the meeting that if the salewere consummated,shareholders wouldreceive about 8s in the £>

The question was raised at the meet-ing, and freely discussed,as to whetherthe Government, acting through theMeat Control Board, would permit thesale of the company's properties andplant to an outside firm eueh as Borth-wick and Co.,in view of a recent much-diecußsed transaction,but as there wasnothing definite before the meeting inelucidation of that point, it remains inabeyance.

The Wellington Meat Export Com-pany hag been in existence for thirty-four years, and ha-' its origin in theamalgamation of the old WellingtonMeat Freezivn*and Preserving Com-pany, and I'crttiin interests in the tradeheld by Messrs. J. and H. Barber(who lowned the Ngahtiuranga site) andWoods, Crosby, and Co. (who ownedthe present site of Barber and Co.,butchers,Lambton quay). It was or-iginally formedto freeze carcasses onbehalf of farmers, the late Sir WalterBuchanan being one of the founders.For some years the freezing businesswas carried on in promises in Waterlooquay, Wellington,-but as the now com-pany became ewtfibllKhndworks wereerected at Nguhuuriinjja, which havebeen added to from time to time, untilto-day there is a very fine plant in exist-

i ence. Mr. Dilnott Sludddi was the tirst,secretary of the company.

ATMOSPHERE OF PEACETURKEY MOVING

LEAGUE CONSIDERED TOOL OFBRITAIN

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTSEXPECTED.

(ONITID FftHS ASSOCIATION—COPttIQBT.)([IEUTEH'6 TWEQHAM.I

(Received 19th December,noon.)

CONSTANTINOPLE, 18th Dec.Pending a lead from Angora, com-

ment on the Mosul decision is not en-lightening, though the League of Na-tions is generally criticised as beingthe servile tool of Britain. Thenewspaper " Djmnhuriet" remarks:"We shall save Mosul as we savedSmyrna, Aclana, Broussa,and Damas-cus." The local vernacular newspaperreports that Emir Taher has gone toSoueida, the capital of Djeber Druse,to consult with the Sultan, Pasha Ela-trash, the Djebel Druse leader, in re-gard to conditions of peace. EmirTaher is a Moslem, who was promi-nent in prptecting the Christian quar-ter of Damascus from the Moslemsduring the recent disorders. Un-doubtedly an atmosphere of peace isdeveloping, and with the people'sgrowing confidencein De Jouvenel'spacific endeavours,an important de-velopment may be expected shortly.Meanwhile, however, it is reportedfrom Aleppo that the northern fron-tier is becoming very restive,bands ofrebels forming on the Turkish side.

THE IRAK TREATYBRITISH GOVERNMENT INTENDS

TO HASTEN IT,

(AUSIRALIAN.NBW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)LONDON, 18th December.

My. Leopold Amery (Secretary forthe Dominions) has returned fromGeneva, and will meet Cabinet thismorning. The debate has been fixedin tlie House of Commonsfor Mon-day, and the prorogation for Tuesday.

The diplomatic correspondent of the"Daily Telegraph" states that theGovernmentintends to hasten an IrakTreaty and obtain the approval of therespective Parliaments for submissioijtto the March Assembly of the LeagueCouncil, when the award can be con-firmed, three months ahead of the timelimit. An early settlement is felt tobe desirable, inasmuch as the climaticconditions in Anatolia do not favourany Turkish military demonstrationbefore April.

Bonchdi Bey, Minister of ForeignAffairs, has arrived in Paris for thepurpose, it is believed, of seeing M.Tchitcherin.

WIRELESS

THE RUGBY STATION

EXCLUSIVELY FOR GOVERNMENTPURPOSES.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.)(AUST»AUAN-NEW ZEALAND C.tliLt ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, 17th. December.While the Rugby experiments were

moat successfulin picking up Australia,as well as other distant centres, it isnot intended that newspaper messagesshall ever be transmitted therefrom. TheRugby station will be used exclusively *.orGovernmentpurposes. The transmissionof Press messageswill not, come untilcompletion of the beam stations.

HOW AMATEURS ARE AFFECTED

SYDNEY, 18th December,In connection with the Rugby wire-

less messages,on account of the highwave length few amateurs are able topick Up more powerful stations. Theyreport that althoughstatic interferescon-siderably, the reception of messagesissatisfactory. Arrangements are' being_made by broadcasting station' 2FC to"pick up messagesand distribute them mplain language, commencing on Mondaynext at 11.5 a.m. Sydney time.

CHRISTENING A WARSHIPPRINCESSMARYS ILL-LUCK WITH

A BOTTLE.

(CNIIID PKESS ASSOCIATION—COPTMQHT.)(AUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION,)

LONDON, 17th December.Twenty thousand people watched

Princess Mary at Birkenhead try threetimes to break a bottle of wine on thebows of the battleship Roduey. Thebottle was suspended by a silken cordfrom the prow. The first time PrincessMary threw very gently, the bottlebouncing back unharmed. The secondtime she threw more forcibly, but missedthe huge target. The third time, amidthunderous applause, she succeeded. Thebottle was of Imperial burgundy, whichwas substituted for champagne for thefirst timo in naval launchiugs.

The platform on which a number ofwomen were accommodated collapsed.Severalminor injuries were attended toby ambiance men, who were in readi-ness.

ANTI-CHRISTIAN ACTIVITYCHINESE STUDENTS CAUSE

TROUBLE.

(ONITID PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIRIOBT.)(SZDNEI SUN CABLE.)

(Received 19th December,8 a.m.)SHANGHAI, 16th December.

Anti-Christian activity amongthe stu-dents at Swatow to secure Governmentcontrol of the schools and expulsion r.ftho missionaries therefrom culminated ina mob attempting to wreck the EnglishPresbyterian school,also the Anglo-Chi-iie«B College. - '

The damage is estimated at £25,000.

SUVA-CHILLAGOE COL-LISION

CAPTAIN UPWARD CENSURED,

(UNITED I'ItGSS ASSOCIATION—CiII'TUIUHT.)HVDNEY, loth December

The Cuiu-tof 'Marine Inquiry fouml11i;il the collision b»tweun (lie Btciiinersfciuvaund "'Jliillugue ivas ruused tl'irou.^liCuphiia Upward, of tLn Suva, failingto comply 'with the navigation regula-tions. The Court censured him and or-dared him to pay the costs, innoiintingtv 20 guineas, Hia uui'tiliuuto was re-turned.

SEVERE EARTH TREMORSFELT IN SYDNEY AND

INLAND

ALARM GENERAL

PEOPLE RUSH INTO THESTREETS,

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.)(Received 10th December, 10 a.m.)

SYDNEY, This Day.Severe earth tremors were experi-

enced in Sydney and inland.Alarm was general, and in New-

castle the audience of a theatre wasbarely saved from panic.

Shockswere felt as far as Dubbo.In some districts the phenomenonwasaccompanied by a rumbling noise.People rushed into the streets, fear-ing the collapse of their homes.

The origin of the disturbance wasabout oJ miles from Sydney, and wasthe moat severe local shock experi-enced.

There were three distinct shocksin the city, followed by a number ofminor tremors, but many «f the sub-urbs experienced nine or ten shocks.

ProfessorCotton, of Sydney Univer-sity, states that the most probablecause of the disturbance was a frac-ture of the earth's surface at Kurra-jongor along the coast.

Although no extensive damage wasdone, crockery and windows in thous-ands of homes war' smashed.

NEW ZEALAND v. VICTORIA

A CENTURY TO ALLCOTT

WORKER PLAYS FINE DEFEN-SIVE CRICKET.

(CNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COI'VRIGHT.)

MELBOUBNE, 18th DecemberFor tho commencement of the match

between New Zealand nud Victoria,the weather was hot and threatening,with a strong wind, but the wicketwas perfect. The attendance was1500 and the gate receipts £51. Gil-lespic, James, and M'Beath were omit-ted from the New Zealand team.

Mayne won the toss forand the New Zealanders made a badstart, two wickets being down for 23.Worker and Allcott were comfortablefrom the outset, the former scoringfreely from leg glances, while Allcottwas strong past point. The half-cen-tury was scored in 63 minutes. Work-er in one over scored threo boundar-ies off Lansdown,the slow bowler, buthe then quietened down, takingtwenty minutes to score a single. All-cott hit hard at anything loose,andoverhauled his partner, being first toreach 50, having then batted 83 min-utes. Ho scored 20 whilst his part-ner added 1, Worker completed hisGOiii 123 minutes. The batsmen wereconfident and snowed' great defence,and though the bowling was well var-ied, the batsmen made it appear sec-ond-rate.

In the first hour after lunch 73runs wore added,the batsmen cleverlystealing singles. The crowd cheeredheartily when Allcott reached his cen-tury, after 2 hours 29 minutes at' thecrease. He was then batting very at-tractively, 'dispatching many delight-ful- cover drives. His full time atthe crease was 2 hours 37 minutes. Hehit sev-en boundaries,and the partner-ship, which yielded 103,was a chance-less display. Worker batted 3 hours19 minutes, and hit five boundaries,

playing a great defensive game.Dacre opened con-idently. Wilkinson,the left-hander, at one stage had threewickets for 19 runs, as a result of hisswinging-in delivery.

A cool change during the adjourn-ment made the conditions much morepleasant. Oliver gave a fine displayof all-round-the-wicket batting, butPatrick was content to play rock.Crawford went out in a peculiar man-ner, treading on the wicket in mak-ing a good leg stroke. After Oli-ver's departure scoring was slow,Patrick being at the wickets 50 min-utes before he reached double figures.The, last wicket fell when the scorewas 314.

The following arj the detailedscores:—

NEW ZEALAND.First Innings.

Worker, b Wilkinson 89Blunt, c Hendry, b Wilkinson ..' 5Lowry, b Ebeling 9Allcott, c Liddicutt, b Wilkinson 107Dacre,-Ibw, b Ebeling 10Oliver, run out 30Patrick, fc Ransford, b Lnnsdown 22Crawford, hit wicket, b Hendry . 0Alloo, b Hendry "!Cunningham, not out f>Hope, run out 5

Extras 14

Total 314Ebeling took two wickets for 58;

Wilkinson, threo for 40; Lansdown,[ one for 60; Gamble,none for 65; Lid-dicutt, none for 28;; Hendry, two for40.

SHEFFIELD SHIELDPOORSCORINGBY SOUTH

AUSTRALIA.

ADELAIDE, 18th December.The SheffieldShield match between

South Australia and New SouthWales commenced in fine weather.The wicket was good. South Austra-lia opened sensationally, losing threegocd batsmen, A. Richardson, Gun,and Pritchard, when only 31 had beenscored. V. Richardson and Rymillcame to the rescue and stopped therot, but when tho latter was caughtanother collapse commenced. Greg-ory and Mailcy were in excellent formmid the- fielding oi' tho New SouthWales team was excellent.

South Australia made 185 in thefirst innings (V. Richardson si>, Ry-mill 26,.Rundell, not out, 37).

(Received 19th December,8 a.m.)ADELAIDE, 18th December.

Mailey took six wickets for 75runs

Now South Wales had lost one wic-ket for L! 5 runs, when stumps woredrawn (Collins* 5, Bardsley not out7, Macartney not out Ui).

N.Z. ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

The New Zealand Astronomical So-doty has received a messagefrom HinExcellency the Govenior-Generiilnoti-fying liin Hcveptance of the ouico ofjjiatruu u| tjic su«iet£.

THEN AND NOW

THE FIRST AEROPLANEFLIGHT,

WHAT THE WRIGHTS LEARNED

AND WHAT THEY FOBEBAW.

(tmiTID ntSB ASSOCIATIOU—OOPTUSBT.)(AUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALAND CABLI. ASSOCIATION.)

(Beceived 19th. December, 8 a.m.)DAYTON (Ohio), 18th Dec.

Orville and Wilbur Wright madethe first aeroplane flight at Kitty-hawk, North Carolina, 22 years agoto-day, which lasted 59 seconds.

Orville, commenting thereon, said;"We learned a great deal in that firstflight. We figured that a straightflight at aheight of cix or seven feetwould show us the strength of ourmachine and at the same time be thesafest. Like most persons learning todrive an automobile,we over-controll-ed. Another thing we had not real-ised was t' c air currents. We feltevery little hump on the ground. Some-times the aeroplane was many feet inthe air; at others within inches ofthe ground. Beally, the flight was al-most equivalent to one in a roller-coaster. Government reports showedit had been made in a 27-mile wind.The full significance of the aeroplanehad not been foreseenby as at thetime. We could foresee many of thethings the aeroplane has been usedfor, but many others were beyond ourcomprehension,

"We expected it to do much,morein a sporting way. We realised tl:~ta successful aeroplane would be a bigwar feature, as one alone would beworth thousands *of cavalry in scout-ing work, but we-could not dream ofusing them in great quantities as wasthe case in the late war. It is ourbelief that the aeroplane bringingtho war scourge home to the heartwould prove a big peace factor.

IlWe realised that bombing in smallways would be possible, but the aero-plane would not have such uses as indirecting of gunfire, photography, etcWe did not -realise its possibilities incommercial work and mail service.

"The next decade will see develop-ments more startling and important inboth "military and commercial avia-tion." .

ULSTER STRIKERS

MEN WILL STAND FAST

TILL THEY AEE BURNED OUT.

(BNrnD PRBSS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIOHT.)(RtUTER'S TELEORAU.)

(Received 19th December,8 a.m.)LONDON, 18th December.

The Belfast headquarf rs of thespecials declare that the men willstand fast till they are burned out.'A message to this effect has been cir-culated to all platoons by dispatchriders. . . ' '

AN ULTIMATUMWHAT ABOUT THE DOMINIONS!

(AU3TRAUAH.NBW. ZE.UAND CABM ASSOCIATION.)LONDON, 18th December.

The Ulster Cabinet has delivered anultimatum to the striking constabu-lary that unless they return to dutyonSaturday morning they will be dis-banded and all pay forfeited.

The "MorningPost" suggests thatthe Ulster Government should get intouch with the Dominions and find aprospect of organising a colony ofspecial constables, stating that thereare wide empty spaces in Australiaand New Zealand, and elsewhere.,where a hard, toilsome, but healthylife can be,led. This would be betterthan subsisting on the dole from Bri-tain.

ANOTHER FAILURE

TO FORM A GERMAN CABINET.(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIOHT.)

(AUSTRALIAN.NEW ZEALANDCABLt ASSOCIATION.)

BERLIN, 18th December.Following Herr Hoch's failure, Dr.

Luther is again attempting to form aCabinet.

ARSENIC ON APPLESWARNING TO GROWERS,

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTMUHT.)(AUSTRALIAN.NKW iEAU.ND CABLt ASSOCIATION.)

(Received 19th December,noon.)LONDON, 18th December.

Mr. fjiifip Showden presided at ameeting of the Agents-General to dis-cuss the situation arising out of thediscoveries of arsenic on Americanapples. Eepresentatives of the Na-tional Fruit Federation also attend-ed. He emphasised the danger of apublic scare, such as had arisen out ofthe recent prosecutions, and whichmight lead to. a gene.al boycotting ofall imported apples.

Members of the federation iUteclthat during many years' experiencetheyhad never scon a trace of arsenicon Australian apples.

The. Agents-General subsequentlyconferred and decided to suggest totheir respective Governments thatthough there was no cause for alarm.Australian growers ought to be warn-ed against marking apples if therewas the loast danger of appreciablequantities of arsenic remaining on thefruit. The discovery of arsenic inquantities is ofikially held to be del*-terioust

It is understood that the affeitedAmerican apples came from districtspractising dusting instead of liquidspraying.

RAIDERS IN IRELAND

BOBBEEIES BY MASKED MEN,

(UNITED IRES 9 ASSOCIATION—COPTRIQHT.)(ItEUTER'S mtORAM.)

(Received 19th December, floon.)LONDON, lSth December.

Thirty armed and masked liiett raid-ed the Kimmer Hill Civic Guards bar-racks at C'avan (li-laud), coveredthroe of the Civic Guards'.with revol-vers, and handcuffed them, afterwardslocking them iv cells, The raidersthen removed all tho money and cor-respondence in the barracks.Three armed masked men held up tij>ostmaa near Nowryand etol« £35 of«i* m vm&k mm*

STRIKE'S AFTERMATHWOMEN AND CHILDREN

SUFFERHAVBLOCK WILSON'S APPEAL

STRAIGHT TALK TOTOM WALSH,

(ONITID '»US iMOCIATIOS—COMMGHr:|(ALSTRALIAN.NBW IHLAND CABLI ASSOCJATIWt.)(Beceived 19th December, £ a.m.)

LONDON, 18^h December.Mr. Haveloek Wilson, secretary of

the Seamen'sFederation, is cablingan appeal to the Australian news-papers to open a Christmas fund onbehalf of three thousand women aiidchildren, victims of the strike,jphb,are hungry and clotheless at Britishports. Mr. Wilson's union has already-spent £3000, and is prepared to spenda further £3000. ;

Mr. Wilson says he possesses ampleevidence that 75 per cent, of thestrikers left their ships, through in-'timidation.. He recognises that' Aus-tralia was hard hit by the strike, but.hopes she will remember that the British;seamen stood by the Empire when itwas in dire distress.

Mr, Wilson has also cabled to TomWalsh describing the distress, and

adding:— . '.:■'.,.'

This is the result of the late sea-men's unofficial strike, for which'you and others were directly , re- "

sponsible. The National Seamen'■»■■Union is prepared to give £3000tothe women and children. If youcable a similar amount-^theitepoorpeople cannot be left to starve overChristmas—cable your £3000 'to.'Citrine, secretary of the* TradedUnion Congress, who will see to its;distribution. 'Tiß better to qpeiid.the money on this than in iitiga-;tion. If you fail you will haveio'meet these women and children! bit-your arrival in this country. - ;

A STATEMENT REFUTEDRETURN PASSAGES R)B AU&

TRALIAN FIREMEN.

LONDON, 17th December,The Shaw-Suvill and Albion Com-

pany has written to Sir Joseph Cookdenying' that the captain or agents of,the Otira gave eitirer a written or.verbal promise to provide Australianfiremen with a return passageor em-ployment, and repudiates any furtherresponsibility. Sir, Joseph Cook mayseek the Commonwealth's authority'to repatriate the meu.

THE RELEASE OF WALSHAND JOHNSON

REASONS ACTUATING THE HIGHCOUET.

SYDNEY, 18th December.The reasons actuating the High-

Court in ordering the release cf -TomWalsh and Jacob Johnsou from cus-tody were announced today. All.thiJudges are unanimous in expressing:,the opinion that the Contmonwealtiicannot provide for the deportation ofcitizens who were in Australia beforethe inauguration Of the Federation in1901. The Court was of opinion thatsuch acitizen could not be'transform-ed into an immigrant for tho put-poses of the Immigration Act. -uiulvr"which the deportation proceedings' wen*.;!initiated. As Walsh arrived in Aus-tralia in 1892, he was released f.?fthis reason. The Act, however^ ;<IUIextend to persons, arriving in Aus-tralia since 1901, including Jdhuso«;rbut he was released because 'it was .necessary, before any- persoji"'.couldlawfullybe required to show cause to.,a board or suffer deportation, that lie ■■should be informed, with reasonable^definiteness,of the particular acts for "

which the Minister proposed to <W* 'pert him. No such information wae,according to the evidence .giveh^be-.,fore the High Court, ever given;' ; ■

JOHNSONS ATTACKSEAMEN'S UNION INCENSED.

(Received 19th December,10 a.m.)SYDNEY, This Day.

The Seamen's Union is incensed atJohnson's attack, and is holding astop-work meeting to discuss the.<lttes=tion of suspending him. .. .; ./;.,„,.,.,,

Johnson, addressing the .LabourCouncil,made a violent attack on'theSeamen's Union for its Inaction overthe deportation proceedings. He.aiiidhe was sorry it was the^law and not;industrial action that hadgot hiitt putof gaol.

N.S.W. UPPER HOUSEGOVERNOR FAVOURABLE TO

MORE APPOINTMENTS

CAUCUSTO BE CONSULTED.

(Dinno mss usoci»no»-ooM«i«BT.j(Received 19th December,10 a.m.)

SYDNEY, This Day;Mr. Lang, the State Premier, ha» **"ceived a communication from the Cover*

nor intimating that he is fafourabl* toadditional appointments to the tipperHouse, but'the number has not. beenspecified.

Cabinetwas hurriedly summoned snddiscussed the pending appointment*,ultimately 'deciding to consult ■thfe.'fcjiuicus before making anyrecoinmendiltionsiIt is understood that about tWciity-ine*'

members will be recommended for tp"-pointmont. '" ""

EMPIRE MIGRATIONTWO LARGE SCHEMES.

(CIITII Mill MSOCUTieR—COPIIIOR,) 1

(MIIMUUM.MW UlUlflb CUIU4HSOOMM**,)LONDON, 18th December.

The "Dftily Telegraph," in aii miUtorial oil migration, states that by tliobeginllhij} of the New Ytat' twft infgeschumes will be working, (lie Australianplan, which includes loans, and theCatmdiuu plan, which uinifl ot thu bridg-ing of the AtUntiu at a norainfclepet #the aettler, and eliminates the -loan,policy. The results of these experiment*in diverse directions will be watched»iih lively iatetmh

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19, 1925. 7

Tbe cable news la this Usue accredited to"The Tlmei" ha« appeared Id that Journal, butonly when tipreuljr ituted 1b such uewi tUfeditorial opinion of "fb) Ximce. 1:

Jinny Of the pohutukumi treesround about Auckluud aro now"showing colour," ami seem to boblossoming somewhat earlier thanlast £cur.

OILS IN BULKBIG DEVELOPMENT AT

MIRAMAR

WELLINGTON TAKES THE*LEADTHIRD COMPANY ERECTING

TANKS,

/When first built the MiramarWharf was a coal-discharging..wharf almost wholly, very littleelse passing over its decks, butto-day coal takes a second place.During the post-war years threefuel oil tanks were built justthrough the cutting at Miramar,and for a long time were justtanks, standing empty. Later theUnion Steam Ship Company tookthem over and fuol oil cargoescommenced to bring up tho fig-ures of cargoeshandled at thewharf. Whilo few oil-burningvessels visited New Zealandthere was naturally little increasein oil-fuel business,-butwhen theincrease camo it came with arush.Prior to 1922 tho fuel oil imports to

.Wellington were so small that theywere given no special heading in thoboard's monthly satistical returns.Not-so to-day. For the twelve monthsended 30th September, 1922, the fueloil imports totalled 3582 tons, in thonest year they reached 28,035 tons,by the end of September, 1924, 118,----057 tons', and this year 214,160tons.That is not the limit; oil has only justcome to New Zealand. It follows na-turally enough, of course, that withthe increase in the imports of fuel oilmust'go a decrease in the consumptionafr -eo*h-fn«V but, this year at anyrate, the coaT imports decrease, inround numbers 52,000 tons, has notbeen as great as in the increase in oilimpoits.

■Two more tanks have now beenbuilt by the Union Company, and fur-ther up the Miramar Valley still big-ger oil work developments are beingmade, the British Imperial Oil Com-pany having purchased 24 acres ofland for the erection of storage tanks,tinning and casing shops, coopering,etc., for the receiving and preparationfor the New Zealand trade oils of thelighter grades, motor spirits, benzine,kerosene,,and lubricants, brought di-rect to Wellington from overseas re-fineries in tankers. It has been stat-ed that a capital of £300,000is in-volved in these works, and that per-manent employment will bo given toa very large number of workmen.MORE WHARF SPACE WANTED,

More wharfage was desired by thocompany for the accommodation ofsupply, and" transhipment vessels, andaeco.rdjingly negotiations wero enteredinto by the company with tho Har-bour Board. An. arrangement satis-factory to both was arrived at, .andthe,board no\v has in hand the build-ing of' a breastwork wharf, to lie"known ...as Burnham Wharf (afterMiramar's one-time lake, BurnhaiaWater) a little to tho north of thopresent wharf; it will bo some time,however, before this work can ba(!omple.ted.' Direct pipe lines will leadfrom the new wharfto the company'stanks at the head of the valley.

.A. big extension of the old MiramarWharf is practically completed, bring-ing the foerthage space up to 982 feet,with-any amount of -water on eithersidei" ■In fact, tho great depth o£water at the outer end of this wharfpresented a really serious difficulty,for it was not possible to obtain sup-plier .of"hardwood piles to reach bob-tom and take fair hold in 50 feet nfwater) and recourse had to be madeto.splicing in ponderous fashion along p.ile .and a. shorter length end toend.

x MORE TANKS AGAIN.■'"■More tanks again 'are to follow at

Miramar,' for the Vacuum Companyhas also decided upon bulk importa-tions, and is building five tanks, threeof '500,000gallons capacity, and twoof 100,000; gallons. ■ ;It may be ■ re-membered that the Vacuum Companywas-first in. the field in tank buildingin the Dttminioli, erecting three of thetanjea which are now the property ofthe Union Company. The VacuumCompany will commence its Miramarbusiness with the importation of light-er oils, petrol, etc. It is possiblealso that another companywill followin the same line, giving Wellingtonfour sets of tanks for the reception,storage, and distribution of all typesof Mineral oil in common demand,fueland. lubricating, and internal combus-tion motor fuel.t SEA, ROAD, AND HAIL.

The Harbour Board, naturallyenough, is well pleased with this lat-est and really big development ofWellington's trade, for the buildingof tanks upon a big scale must meanthat Wellington will become the maindistributing centre for a very largopart of the Dominion. :; Thai; mustmean big increases in imports andbig.increases again, in transhipments,for,'thoughit is highly probable thatbulk oil tanks will spring up in thecourse of a year or two at smallerports—a Wanganui newspaper recent-ly stated that three companies wouldshortly commence the erection oftanks- at Wanganui—the direct tank-ers, of up to 7000 tons, would pre-sumably not call at tho smaller ports.Bulk transportation over roads andrailways is almost sure to follow alsoupon the filling of the tanks at Mira-mar, and over and'above bulk trans-portation there will be heavy out-goings from Wellington of, cased oils.

What may be the effect upon theretail prices of oils remains to be seen,but .motorists are ever hopeful.

Further provision for the handlingof caso oils is being mado by thohoartf,■' by"setting .aside a length oftho old part of the Thorndon sea wallfor this one class of trade. To theimporting companies this will meana considerable saving in haulage coststo the oil stores at Thorndon, andfrom the board's point of view there !iiro distinct, advantages! in keeping !

benzine and kerosene cargoesas farremoved frbm mixed shipping as isconvenient to everyone concerned. Itis not intended that this case oillanding place should be permanent,and probably a new length will bemarked off upon the completion of theThorndon wall, still further reducingthe distance between ship and store.

THE FIRST ADVANTAGE.■'■■;is unwiso to state that any town

or port has a monopoly, or will have"i monopoly, of any class of trade,but at. least Wellington has led theway in Xcw Zealand in tho adoptionof modern methods o&handling tho

modern fuel, oil, and since there aredefinite limits to the Dominion's capa-city for fuel and lighter oils, andconsequently a limit to the justifiableoutlay upon costly equipment andstorage, Wellington may, with someconfidence, look forward to remain-ing tho big oil distributing centre forthe larger part of both islands.

THE NATIONAL PARK

DEVELOPING THE RESERVE

MEETING OF THE BOARD.

A meeting of tho Tongariro Na-tional Park Board was held at Oha-kune yesterday, there being present:The chairman (Mr. J. B. Thompson,Under-Secretarjr for Lands), Mr.JTield,M.E., Mr' A. G. Simpson (Hun-erville), Mr. X Phillips Turner (Sec-retary of Forestry), Mr. B. M. Wilson(General Manager, Tourist Depart-ment), and Mr. W. Salt (Wanganui).

In regard to the suggestion thatthe timber on an area of sixty acresadjacent to Ohakuneshould be milled,it was decided to postpone considera-tion of the matter pending an inspec-tion on the ground by the board. Amemorandum was received from theController-General of Prisons in re-gard to the basis for payment of thetimber instalments due in connectionwith the milling operations at Hau-hungatahi, and making certain sug-gestions as to extending the millingoperations to an adjoining area. Itwas decided to postpone further con-sideration pending the receipt of fulldetails as to the area and the esti-mated quantityof timber involved.

The question of the preparation andpublication of a book on the Tonga-riro National Park was considered,and it was decided to accept an offersubmitted by Mr. James Cowan.

ERADICATION OF HEATHER.The notice of motion brought for-

ward by Mr. J. Cullen (wardenof thepark) at the previous meeting of theboard, to the effect that the resolu-tion dealing with the eradication ofheather be rescinded, was postponedin view of absence of the mover andc ther members of the board. A letterwas received from the secretary ofthe Euapehu Ski Club conveying anoffer of £50 towards the cost of theeradication of the heather.

The Tongariro National Park SportsClub submitted a request that theboard should erect a suitable hut atthe 6000ft level on Euapehu, andstated that the club would allocatethe sum of £100 for the purpose. Theboard resolved thai, it was not in aposition to favourably entertain the"proposal at present.NEW NAME FOR WAIMARINO.The County Clerk, Waimarino Coun-

ty Council, wrote asking for theboard's support in<" connection withthe proposal that tho name of theWaimarino railway station should be"altered to ''NationalPark" or "Ena-pehu." The board resolved to recom-mend that the name "Tong.iriro" beadopted if possible.

An Ohakune deputation submitted'^presentations that a suitable roadshould be constructed from Ohakuneto the mountain hut on Ruapehu, andalso suggested that certain timber ad-jacent to Ohakune should be milledand the proceeds made available forspecial works.

The chairman reported that forma-tion and culverts had hyn completedon the Bruce road for-a distance of3 miles 30 chains from its junctionwith the Waimarino-Tokaanu road,and that the metalling was completefor a distance of three miles. Therestill remained 1 mile 8 chains forma-tion and 1 mile 38 chains of metalling(;o be completed. The temporarybridge over the Whakapapanui Biverli&d been completed, enabling cars toreach the Whakapapa Huts. The chair-man also reported that final arrange-ments in connection with the erec-tion of the dining-room and social hallat Whalcapapa had been completed,and that the contractor was now onthe ground. It was hoped that thebuilding would be completed beforeIhe holidays.

PRINTED SIGNATURESPROBLEM ABOUT DEBENTURES.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIAIIOS.)THAMES, This Day,

A unique position was disclosed whenthe Bank of New Zealand presented .3e-,bentures for payment by the boroughtreasurer on a loan issued twenty yearsago, The treasurer noticed that _ >>hesignatures on the debentures were litho-graphed, and not written, as required bythe Act, and he refusedpayment, refer-ring the matter to the Public Trustee,who had tho moneyin a sinking fundready to pay over. The Public Trusteesayshe has never heard of a similar posi-tion, and referred it to Wellington foradvice. The Act provides that couponsmay bear lithographed signatures, . butthis is not extended to the debentures;but the officialsevidently assumed it did.The council has asked the Attorney-Gen-eral for an opinion.

THROUGH RUN RESTORED

TBAINS PASS OTIRA LINEWASHOUT.

(BY TELEGRAPH,—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)CHEISTCHTTRCH,This Day.

■ For the first time for over a weekpassengers between Christchurch andGreyinouth were able yesterday to/make the journey without changingtrains, and the express from theWest Coast reached Christchurch atschedule time. The deviation whichhas been constructed around thebreak between Otira and Aieken'swas sufficiently advanced to enabletrains to be pushed along it to theold track beyond the part affectedbythe 'washout. Tho locomotives werenot takeji on the deviation on ac-count of their great weight.

AGED MAN'S FATAL FALL

(B* WLEQP.APH,—PRIiSSASSOCIATION.)PALMEESTON N., 18th Dee.

Patrick Hehir (aged 73), a farmerat Tiiikoroa for 40 years, died of abroken neck, tho result of a fall froma cart while assisting in loading haythis afternoon. ■'

THE FRANC IMPROVES

(UNITED MESS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIGHT.)(Received 19th December,2 p.m.)

LONDON, 18th DecemberThe market for francs closed at 127

3-8 to the ill, rallying from 133 3-8,being iiillucnccd, it is suggested, bythe proposed industrial loan, , -

KARITANE HOSPITALCONSTRUCTION TO

PROCEED

SITUATION MUST BE RELIEVED

RESPONSE TO PLUNKETSOCIETY'S APPEAL,

The Citizens' Committeeof thePlunket-Kavitane Appeal met yes-terday and took an important stepin the evolution of the KaritaneHospital movement id Wellington.The committee's appeal for afuud of £25,000 has producedrather more than half the desiredamount, but notwithstanding thepresent shortage, it was decided,in view of an urgent appeal bythe Wellington branch of thoPlunket Society, to allow the con-struction of the hospital to bestarted at the earliest possibletime, and to proceed at the be-ginning of the year with the ap-peal for funds. The tentativeplans, somewhat amended and en-larged, were approved. The com-mittee's architect, Mr. W. GrayYoung, stated that the work as am-ended would cost approximately£16,000, which is about £2000more than if the original draj';plan had been adhered to. Theamount already available is£13,250. The architect's esti-mate is for the building alone;furnishing will be additional.The added £2000 provides forfurther accommodation for nursesin training and for a necessaryrearrangement of the staff quar-ters.Those present at the meeting were

Mr. S. Kirkcaldie (chairman), SirTruby King, Dr. Elliott, the Eev. E.R. Weeks, Messrs. Barnett, Longuet,M'Gowan, Uott, and Gray Young,Mrs. Richardson,and Miss Ward. Apo-logies were received from Messrs. W.D. Hunt, E. W. Hunt, Dr. Herbert,and Lady Hosking.It -was reported that in November

a sub-committee meeting had beenheld, at -which an urgent appeal hadbeen made by Lady Hoskihg that im-mediate relief should be afforded tothe society. If possible, she suggest-ed that a repayment of. the mortgageon the Kent terrace property (theMothereraft Home) should be made;but it was pointed out that under the

| conditions under which the funds inthe hands of the Citizens' Committeehad been donated this could not bedone.

After a long discussion,the reportcontinued, the sub-committee passeda resolution . authorising Lady Hosk-ing, as president of the Wellingtonbranch of the Plunkct Society, to ad-dress an appeal to the Citizens' Com-mittee, pointing out the urgent neces-sity of-proceeding with the erection ofthe Karitaue Hospital without delay.Further, that the Citizens' Committeebe recommended,on receipt of thatappeal, to approach the City Council;asking for a donation.

The sub-committee also passed re-solutions to prepare the way for therapid passing of the plans for thebuilding by the society's experts andthe building committee of the appeal,so that an early start could be madewith the preparation of the workingplans and specification.

It was also reported at the sub-com-mittee meeting that the committee ofthe Plunket Society had adopted asthe best site for the new building thesif-s offered as a gift by Sir TrubyKing.

LADY HOSKING'S APPEAL.The recommendation of the sub-

committee to Lady Hosking was car-ried out, and the following letter for-warded by her to the Citizens' Com-mittee was read at the meeting onFriday:—

" ... I have been asked to writeto you for information of the inten-tions of the "Citizens' Com-mittee with regard to thebuilding of the proposed Kari-tane Hospital for Wellington. It isnow nine months since we were facedwith the certainty of having to closedown our Mothercraft Home in" twomonths if we could not get fundingsfor either altering our present homeor building a new one, this time limitbeing the date at which Miss Chap-man, our matron, would probablyleave us—as indeed she did-—as sheonly -undertook to carry on the workunder .existing conditions for sixmonths. Your committee came noblyto the rescue, and determined to raiseenough money to build and equip ahospital, and if possible clear off -themortgage from our present building,and give us a small endowment fund."Tho collection has, I know, takenlonger than you anticipated, arid iu-stead of the £20,000to £25,000 youhoped to raise, you have about halfthat sum.

"We are anxious to know if yourcommittee will decide to let us beginthe hospital while still continuingyour appeal. We have the greatestdifficulty in carrying on sinco MissChapman resigned. The Central Coun-cil has not been able to appoint amatron until January. If it hadnot been for Sister Williams agreeingto carry on until then we should havehad to close dowu in July. It hasbeen a heavy task for her and beyondher physical strength. Now MissM'Affie, our first matron, who hasbeen working as Plunket Nurse in thedistrict, has volunteered to come backto the home for a month so as to en-able Sister Williams to take her holi-day. Just co long as there is no wordof a new hospital, so long shall wohave the makeshift arrangements,which are very bad for the work. Iam afraid we shall have to close downaltogether unless tho new hospitalcan be begun. Matters are no easierfor us than they, were a year ago.AVithout a hospital immediately inprospect it will be impossible to keepa matron for long.''

BUILDINO AUTHORISED.Tho Building Committee (consist-

ing of Sir Trilby King, Dr. Elliott,IDr. Wilson, Dr. Herbert, and Mr.Gray Young)reported having inspect-ed the amended draft plans, whichhad been examined and approved byseveral of the officers of the PlunketSociety, including the matrons, MissPattrick and Miss M'Affie, and it re-commended them for adoption.

After a brief discussion,it was re-solved that the building of the Kaii-tano Hospital should proceed, andthat the architect should tako thework of preparing working plans andspecifications in hand at once. Mr.Gray Young said the erection of thehospital mightbe expected 'o bo cpni-plejied about the cud oj 1020. ■— v

THE EXHIBITION

INTEREST IN NEW FEATURES

VANGUARD OF HOLIDAYCROWDS ARRIVE.

(BI mtQRAPH.—r-RESI ASSOCIATION,)'DUNEDIN, This Day.

Big attendances are not usually ex-pected at the Exhibition on Fridays,

»but yesterday the turnstiles register-ed 14,568. The cause of the increasewas the opening of the Auckland andWellington Provincial, Courts. TheNorth Island courts are very satisfy-ing artistically, and have capturedthe seuse of space and dignity; butthey are lacking in the dioramas andother striking features which havomade the South Island courts so popu-lar with visitors. The wall paintingsin the Auckland Court, however, arcjuniversally admired.

There is perfect summer weather today, and a big attendance is expect-ed.

The vanguard of the holiday crowdshas reached Dunedin. Yesterday'sthrough express consisted of twenty-cars, and over 5000 visitors paid foradmission to the Exhibition.

A complete exhibit, showing thewhole process ,of treating Fiji shellfrom the time it is found at the bot-tom of the sea until the finished ar-ticles are put on showcards and offer-ed for sale in the shops of the worldhas been added to the Fiji Court. Ithas been made in France by a firmthat deals in exported shell, and formsono of the most attractive minor feat-ures in the court. There are alsosamples of genuine Fiji pearl shell,which is worth anything from £80 to£100 per ton.

PLENTY OF ROOMSHORTAGE OF ACCOMMODATION

DENIED,

(By Telegraph.)(Special to the "Evening Post.")

DUNEDIN, This Day.At a. meeting of the Exhibition dir-ectors there was a straight talk con-cerning the strangely antagonistic (orwas it merely thoughtless?) attitudeadopted by certain North Island' peo-ple, including, it was. stated, officialsof some of the tourist bureaux, con-jpeining_ the Exhibition. Two orthree directors reported specific casesin which would-be travellers to Dun-edin had been advised not to come,because they would lie unable to se-cure accommodation, whereas thoAccommodation Bureau " Committeereported that there was room for 6000morevisitors. It# was stated that thespecific case of a*Tourist Bureau offi-cial in a North Island town who hadadvised inquirers against coming hadbeen reported to the New ZealandGovernment Commissioner, Mr. J. W.Collins, who expressed, his indignationand his intention to take steps tohave-the matter investigated. Itwasalso decided to do.all possible tomake the real position,known in theprincipal centres.

Another matter that had caused alittle uneasiness was a report thatthe Union Company ...was "turningdown" applications for passagesacross the Strait in the Christmasseason. This was freely discussed,and the general manager, Mr. Haius-worth, read a telegram which hadbeen received from the company inreply to inquiries. This ran: "Yoursreceived. Steamers next week fullexcept Mararoa,hence 24th Decemberspecial trip to Lytteltpn, and 19th and26th December. direct to Dunedin.Followingweek ampleroom except forladies' accommodation on certainnights. From early in January ampleroom." The fact that the samecompany would give no satisfactoryassurance to would-be travellers fromAustralia regarding the return tripwas also commented upon, but it wasrecognised that the "job control"conditions existing perhaps justifiedthe attitude taken up. "What canwe do?" asked Mr. Simcock. "Noth-ing," said Mr. Barnett. "Theyhaven't risen to the' occasion, that'sall."

PROFESSOR OF LAW

FOR QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

DB. CUMBRAE STEWART, OFNEW ZEALAND.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)SYDNEY, llth December.

A distinguished appointment hasjust been conferred on Dr. CumbraoStewart by the Senate of the Queens-land University. Ho has been madeGarrick professor of law on the foun-dation created by Miss CecieGartick,as a memorial to her father, the lateSir James Garrick, Q.C. The ap-pointmentwill hold interest for NewZealanders,as Dr. CumbraeStewart,late scholar of Christ Church, Oxford,Doctor of Ciyil Law, and of the InnerTemple, is a native of New Zealand.He was born at Riversleigh, Canter-bury, in 1865. His father, Mr. F.E. Stewart, was deputy superintend-ent in Canterbury for, and later gen-eral manager of, Goldsbrough, Mort,and Co., Ltd. The foundation ofProfessor Cumbrae Stewart's educa-tion was laid at the Church at Eng-land Grammar School, Melbourne.Afterwards he went to Christ Church,Oxford, where he had 1 a most suc-cessful career. He was called totheBar at the InnerTemple, in 1887,and is a member of the Bars of NewSouth Wales, Victoria, and Queens-land. He was created a Doctor ofQueenslandUniversity in 1910 heedited the Queensland State Law Re-ports, and on the foundation of theQueenslandUniversity in 1910' hewas appointed the first Registrar.

Professor Cumbrao Stewart ischairman of the QueenslandPlaceNames Committee, president of theHistorical Society of Queensland, pre-sident of the Brisbane Dickens Fel-lowship, a vine-president of theQueenslandArtists and Authors' As-sociation, mid a member of thoQueenslandPress Institute. He isfather of that distinguished artist,Miss Cumbrae Stewart, who has metwith considerable success in Paris andLondon, as well as her native land.

ITALIAN QUEEN-MOTHER

(UNITED riSESS ASSOCIATION—COnIUGUT.)(Ecccived 10th December,2 p.m.)

HOME, lSlh DecemberTlio Quocn Mother spent a quiet

night. Xlio symptoms are unchangedandher temperature hii'li. __.

A MOUNTAIN HOSTEL

IN TONGARIRO PARK

42-YEAR LEASE TO PRIVATEENTERPRISE,

A further step towards the estab-lishment of a hostel in the TongariroNational Park was made by the ParkBoard at its half-yearly meeting yes-terday. Recommendations were receiv-ed from special committees set up toconsider the questionof the hostel siteand the drafting of a suitable lease inconnection with the proposal that thehostel should be erected by privateenterprise, and these were adopted.

The board is prepared to considerapplications for tho right to erect anlconduct a hostel within the confinesof tho Park, and the successfulappli-cant will be required to take ovorcertain buildings which are alreadyerected. It is proposed thatthe initial accommodation shallba for Beventy-five persons, butprovision is to bo made for ex-tension. At least two grass or hard-surface - tennis courts are to bo laiddown, and it is also proposed to set

Iaside aa area of land sufficient for agolf course, but the laying out oflinks is not to be an essential condi-tion of contract.

ALTERNATIVE SITES.Two localities have been selected

which the board considers are suit-able for the erection of the hostel.IOnespot chosen by the board is situ-,ated about a quarter of a mile south-west of the "Haunted Whare." TheWhakapapa site is served immediate-ly by the Bruce road, now under con-struction, and the necessary water fordrinking purposes and for the genera-tion of electricity is close at hand.The other site, situated to tho south-east of the "Haunted Whare," wouldrequire an approach of about a quarterof a mile of road. Water is availableat no great distance.

The term of the lease is 42 years,with protection for improvements atthe end of the term, and the annualpayment is to be based on the netprofits derived by the lease, the boardbeing empowered to collect suchamount as it may deem equitablewithin a limit of 10 per cent. Theboard reserves the right to ,resumepossession of the land and buildingsafter a period of 21 years upon pay-ment of full compensation. Allcharges for accommodation and ser-vices will be according to scale.

The board reserves the right togrant leases to private individuals, ofareas within the Park for bungalowsites, etc., -with the stipulation thatthe lessees of tho sites shall, notcharge for accommodation * in' anybuilding erected thereon or carry onary trade or business thereon.- Theright is also reserved to erect shelterhuts or mountain housej at an alti-tude exceeding 4000 feet, or to grantrights in this respect to sports clubsor other bodies.

BROADCASTING FEATTALK FROM HARBOUR BED

SYDNEY STATION'S TEST.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)SYDNEY, 11th December.

In their quest to provide ever-vary-ing information for the great listen-ing-in . public, the broadcasting sta-tions of Australia are going furtherand further afield. The latest was tobroadcast a talk by divers from thebed of Sydney Harbour. It is only afew months ago that a similar featwas performed^ for the first time inthe world's history by an Americandiver, and last Sunday's feat, accom-plished under the direction of 2FC,which has listeners in New Zealand,as well as all over Australia^ was thefirst attempted in the southern hemi-,sphere. The unique experiment was agreat success: The station receivedmany notifications that the descrip-tion by the divers had been clearlyheard.

The scene of the divers' "walk"was that part of the Middle Harbourwhere'great seweragepipes are beinglaid (the work was recently describ-ed in a special message). The diverswere Mr. George Jack, foreman diverin charge of this work, and Mr, Nor-man Friend, a Sydney scientist, whohas carried out investigations underthe water on previous occasions. Adescription of the divers' dress wasbroadcasted prior to their descent.Diver jack carried, in addition to hisusual equipment, a large knife in asheath case a this side, and a longspear in his hand in tho eveut of be-ing attacked by a shark. Both of thedivers, as a matter of fact, saw ashark while they were under water,but it swam quicklypast them with-out makjng an attack. During theperiod the divers wore under waterair was constantly supplied to thembymanual pumps at apressure of 301bto tl)e square inch.

Mr. Friend explained in his ad-dress frtfm under water the wonder-ment with which he viewed the sur-rounding scenes amid a veritable for-est of seaweed growing in great pro-fusion as far as the eye could see, itsleaves writhing and twisting in amost uncanny fashion. A strongtide was running at the point wherethe descent was made in 70 feet ofwater, and this made progressdifficult.When the divers ascended the top ofone of the huge concrete pipes it wasevident from their remarks to eachother that progress was exceedinglydifficult, and at this point conversa-tion ceased. Mr. Jack explained thatMr. Friend had justslipped from thetop of the pipe, and was making hisway to another part of the harbourbed. The conversation was carried onunder water by tho divers bringingtheir helmets together, tho brass andwater supplying the conductivitynecessaryto permit their speech beingcarried from the speaker to the oar ofhis colleague. Telephonic apparatusbrought the speech to tho punt, fromwhich the descent was made, and itwas then transmitted into the micro-phone and "put on the air."

ENTRY AND THEFT

(«i ui.jSßAro.—rrtess associates. )

CHRISTCHUTCUIT,IStli Dec.Hector Graham Pitcaithley, having

pleaded guilty in the Lower Court totwo charges of breaking and entering,Mud ouo of theft, ivaa sentenced totwo gears' reformative tioatmeat.

BYLAW UPHELD

LORRY DRIVER'S APPEAL CASE

IMPORTANT QUESTION TESTED,

(B? TEUORAPH.—TRESS ASSOCIATION,)PALMERSTON N., This Day.

The judgmentof Mr. Justice Ostlerwas delivered in a case in whichThomas Hopcroft, a motor-lorrydriver, appealed against the decisionof Mr. Stout, S.M;, convicting him ofabreach of Bylaw 15 of tho Joint By-laws of tho Hawkes Bay Counties,made under section 139 of the PublicWorks Act, which provided that allheavy traffic on all roads under thejurisdiction of the counties concernedshould cease from May to September,and imposed a penaltyon persons whoduring the period stated caused to betransported a vehicle which with itsload weighed more than 1J tons oneach pair of wheels.

The appellant contended that, beiing the holder of a license underclause 10 of the regulations as to theuse of motor vehicles, made under thePublic Works Amendment Act, 1924,and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1924,these regulations superseded thecounty bylaws and rendered them in-valid, and stated a question for theCourt to dyude whether this was.so.

His Honour held that a license is-sued under the regulations was sub-ject to such county bylaws as werein force in each county, and such by-law as that under which the appel-lant was convicted was not repugnantto the regulations under which thelicense was issued. The appeal wasdismissed.

V.M.C.A. SECRETARYFAREWELL GATHERINGS

PRESENTATION TO MR. J. L.HAY.

Farewell gatherings in honour ofMr. J. L. Hay, general secretary oftho Wellington V.M.C.A., who is re-turning to a business life, and Mrs.Hay, were held at the Willis streetV.M.C.A. last evening.

At a dinner at the invitation of Mr.J. P. Luke, the president, and Mrs.Luke, the members of the board ofciivectors and their wives gathered,and Mr. Hay was presented with afinely bound resolution recording hissterling qualities as association officer,his work for the young men of thecity, and the value of his influence.

Messrs. C. 8. Falconer, R. Brown,A. P. Smith, W. J. Mason, H. S. Hart,and the president spoke warmly ofMr. and Mrs. Hay's work, and Mrs.Maunder pai,d a tribute on behalf oftho ladies. -There followed a function to ex-press the feelings of the membershipas a whole, at which the memberspresent were eloquent of the esteemin which the departing secretary washeld. The hall was specially decorat-ed. Songs by Mr. W. Goudie andhumorous items by Mr. A. B. Broken-shire preluded a presentation by thepresident to Mr. and Mrs. Hay of alarge framed photograph and a walletcf notes. The president made eulo-gistic reference to the value of Mr.Hay's influence with young men.

Mrs. H. W. Kersley, on behalf ofthe Women's Auxiliary, presentedMrs. Hay "with a beautiful cake dishand an entree dish, and servietterings for the children. Mrs. Kersley,who specially associated with herselfMrs. Ralph, said that Mr. and Mrs. Hayhad been towers of strength to theircommittee, the feelings of members ofwhich she said could not be toowarmly expressed. ■'.■.-

Mr. H. W. Kersley, representing theNational Committee,favourably com-pared the work of the associationwith that of those of other parts ofthe world, and said that Mr. Hay'sterm of service had lifted the associa-tion in the eyes of the business menand community of Wellington.

Major-General Sir George Richard-son said the achievements of theV.M.C.A. under Mr. Hay's leadershipwere of a pronounced character, andwere much appreciated by the mili-tary authorities. He publiclythank-ed the V.M.C.A.for all it had doneforthe Samoan Faipule during their visitto New Zealand. The care of theassociation for these representativesof Samoahad made the trip possible.1

The greatest lesson they had learntwas that if they were to become pros-perous they must 4do so through thechannels of work. ■

"Mr. Rutty, representative of theresidents, was also highly eulogisticof Mr. Hay's work.

Mr. E. M. Byan, the- assistant-gen-eral secretary, spoke on behalf of thestaff

Mrs. Hay gratefully acknowledgedtheir gifts and expressions of good-will.

Mr. Hay, who was cheered, re-sponded'to all their good wisl cs, butemphasised that his success was in alarge measure due to co-workers ashonorary members of the staff. Hisreturn to business would enable himto give his time to young men in anhonorary capacity.

A pleasant social evening followed.

DOUBTFUL OUTLOOK

A STORMY INFLUENCE.

The weather since yesterday hasbeen fair, though dull at times, withsoutherly to westerly breezes ruling.Observations to-day show that astorm likely to develop to the west-ward may have an influence on con-ditions. Unsettled and cloudy weath-er is predicted, with rain followinggenerally. At various lighthouse sta-tions warning signals are exhibitedfor northerly gales.

CANTERBURY MARKETS

(I!? TELEMUPn.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, 18th Dec.The Canterbury market is dull to (lie

point of dcadness,and there is littlechance of a revival until after the holi-days. There is a little interest in for»ward oats business,which are quoted at4s 6d for April-September A's, aud 4s2d to 4s 4d for B's. However,the busi-ness is negligible. Potatoes are discussedwith a shade of business occurring at£6 for April delivery, f.0.b., s.i., and£5 10s for April-June.

There is no other class of produce inregard to which prices or the demandhave altered since the last report.

The "Evening Post" acknowledgesChristmasand New Year greetings re-ceived from the lumoua Laskcr FilmService*!.

PERSONAL MATTERSVICE-REGAL.

The Governor-General paid an officialvisit to Greymouth yesterday. After aformal welcome by a representative de-putation in the morning aboard the Tu-tanekai, the Vice-Regal party motoredto the James State Colliery, into whichthe party proceeded for a distance of amile. Lady Alice Fergusson fired twoshots, Sir Charles Fergusson two, andtheir son one. The party then motoredto Punakaiki,and visited the celebratedblowholes, and in the evening a largecrowed gathered for the civic welcomeat the Town Hall. Sir CharlesFergus-son, after referring to the promising in-dustrial prospects of the coast, and re-marking on its resemblance to his homocounty, Ayrshire, said he was familiarwith mining communities,and the daybrought him back as it were to the OldCountry. To-day the phrty proceeded toHokitika.

Mr. Harold Whittle was a passesger for Melbourne by the Manuka.

The Hon. Sir Heaton Rhodes ar-rived in Wellington this morning fromthe South.

Messrs. H. W. Uru, M.P., aud E. P.Lee, M.P., were passengersby theMaori from Lyttelton this morning.

The Minister of Labour (the Hon.G. J. Anderson) will return to Wel-lingtonfrom the South to-morrow.

The Hon. W. Downie Stewart (Min-ister of Customs) will leave for Dun-edin on Monday, and will be in theSouth during the holidays.

Mr. E. C. Magee (director ofM'Gowan and Magee, Ltd.) left bythe Mararoa yesterday for a holidayin the South Island. He was accom-panied by Mrs. Magee.

The deatli occurred yesterday, ac-cording to a cable messagefrom London this morning,of John Henry Lot'-tus, fifth Marquess of Ely.

A Press Association cable messagefrom Melbourne this morning statedthat Mr. Justice Powers has resignedthe Presidency of the Federal Arbi-tration Court.

Professor John Smith, son of Mr.Herbert G. Smith, of Bidwell street,has been appointed assistant lecturerin science at Manchester University.Professor Smith is an ex-student ofVictoria College.

Mr. W. D. Hunt has been ap-pointed representative ■of tho com-mercial and proprietary interests onthe Dairy Produce Control Board insuccession to Mr. J. B. MacEwan,whohas icsigned.

Mr. Ferguson, headmaster ofW"(lostoivn School,on the occasion ofthe breaking-up, was presented witha handsome silver cigarette case bythe children, as a mark of their es-teem. Irene Philips and Bruce Perrymade the presentation.

Mr. Henry Buckleton, general man-ager of the Bank of- New Zealand,who has been visiting England, re-turning by way of Java, is a passen-ger by the Maunganui from Sydney,which is expected to arrive in Wel-lingtonon Tuesday next. '

At the breaking-up ceremonyat theMiramar South School'yesterday, oc-casion was taken . by. the teachingstaff to bid.farewell to the headmas-ter, Mr. John Reid, 8.A., who' hasrecently been appointed principal ofBalclutha District High School. Inthe two years Mr. Beid has spent inWellington, he has won the esteemand whole-hearted admiration of allthose who have been associated withhim.

At a social gathering of the em-ployees of Messrs. J. Myers and Co.,Ltd., held on Thursday evening last,Mr. John Myers, a director of thecompany, was made a suitable presen-tation on the eve of his departurefor England and the Continent, andthe best wishes of the staff were ex-pressed that Mr. Myers and familyshould have a pleasant trip and safereturn.

Among New Zealanders returningby the Aorangi, which is due inAuckland torinoi-row,is Dr. Harold K.Corkill. He has been away since 1916,having served in France and Flanderswith the R.F.A.,' and, after the war,completed his medical studies at Ed-inburgh, and did some years of post-graduate work in England and Amer-ica. Mrs. Harold Corkill, who ac-companies her. husband, is also anEdinburgh medical graduate.

A meeting of the executive of theWellington Show Association was heldon Thursday evening to enable mem-bers to express their appreciation ofthe services rendered by Sir John.Luke and Mr. John Myers. Mr. G.Mitchell (chairman) presented SirJohn Luke with a case of pipes in re-cognition of his valued services; andMr. Myers, who is leaving next weekwith Mrs. Myers for a trip to theOld Country, was presented with atravelling rug.

The Rev. Father D. M'Laughlan,who has been on tho professorialstaff of Holy Cross College, Mosgiol,for about five years, and who was astudent in his career at the «amccollege, has returned to Wellington.During his stay in :Mosgiel he assist-ed the parish priest in his ministra-tions to the congregations of Mosgieland Outram. Before his departure howas met by the parishioners of bothcentres and presented with tokens ofgratitude for the work he had doitoamongst them. The students of HolyCross College entertained- Father.M'Laughlan and presented him witha token of the esteem in which he isheld.

Dr. Desmond Frengley, who ob-tained his medical degree at the re-cent final examination, and has nowcommenced duties as a resident medi-cal officer at Wellington Hospital, isthe third member of the family ofDr. and Mrs. Frengley, of Karori, tocommence a University course atVictoria College and finish at OtagoUniversity. Miss Maureen Frengley,B.Sc. in Home Science,is now seniorscience mistress at the Girls' HighSchool, Christchurch. Dr. GeraldFrengley, the eldest son, has just beenappointed medical superintendent "ofthe Bay of Islands Hospital. Theremaining member of the family,Joseph M. Frengley, is this year's duxmedallist of Wellesley college, andalso secured the upper school juniorchampionship medal at the recent col-lege sports.

LODGE MEETING

Court Lady Glasgow, No. 8861, A.0.F.,held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday,C.R., Sister Ida Roberts, presiding.Bro. G. Key, V.D.C.R., who favouredthe Court with a visit, was given ahearty welcome. Nomination and elec-tion of officerstook place as follows:—Chief Rantser, Sister 0. Mercer; S.C.Hanger, vSisterG. Anset; "secretary, Sis-ter A. Tester; treasurpr, Sinter M. "E.Hoy;.S. Woodward,Sister Mona Hoy;J. Woodward, Sister A. Morris; S.Beadle, Sister--I). Smith; J. Beadle,Sister (t. M. Ansel; minute secretary,tiister A. Long,

LATE SPORTING

DARGAVILLE MEETING

(BI TELEOIUra.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DARGAVILLE, This Day.The second day of the Dargaville

races opened in fine but cloudyweather. There is a large attend-ance, and the course is in good order.Results:—

Mangawhare Handicap, of COsoys;one mile.—Wenday,8.4,1; Peter Rosa,8.8, 2; Bute Sound, 9.3, 3. Alsostarted: Irish Jig and Marble MountWon bytwo lengths and a half. Time,lmin 44 3-ssec.

County Handicap, of 60 soys; sixfurlongs.—Just Quietly, 10.4, 1; De-lightment, 7.0, 2; CometKing, 9.4, 3.Scratched: Nocturne, Scrap o' Paper,King Multiiicl. Won by a length.Time, lmin 17 3-ssee.

President's Cup, of 200 soys; ninefurlongs.—Sleepy Sol, 7.7, 1; Wenday,7.0,2; Boomerday, 9.3,3. Also start-ed: Right and Left, Titaness, Piton.Won by half a length. Time, lmin59sec. '

BANKS PENINSULA RACES

CHEISTCHUBCH, This Day.The Bank Peninsula races were

were held in fine weather. The coursewas good. Results:—

Okains Trial Stakes, of. 100 soys;seven furlongs.—Equerry, 8.0, 1;Coupon, 8,0, 2; Gay Jim, 8.0, 3.Scratched: Silver, Cord,Winkle, Corn-stalk, Royal Dispatch. Won by twolengths. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec.

GREYMOUTH TROTTINGHANDICAPS

(BI TELEORAPB.—PRESSASSOCIATION.)CHRISTCHURCH, This.Day.

The following handicaps have been de-clared for the Greymouth Trotting Club'sMeeting:—

Guinness Handicap (In harness), of 125boys; 3.47 class; one mile and a half.—LadyPeterson, Audubon Lad, Wento, Kelburn, MtssDorothy, Kanieri, Peter Wilkln, Auditor,Inchbonny,' Queen's Ferry, Dorrlo Thorpe,Alpha Plus, Ocean Whispers, (Marlon Junior,Bonnie Audubon scr, Trimmer, Conara, Prin-cess Dillon, Amy Audubon, Nazlmova, Ama-rls, Naldera, Golden, Native Queen, SpringTime Bubbles, Ocean Chimes, Prince Mac,Yns Joy 12yds bhd, Direct Tod 3(iyds bhd.Wine Berry 72yds bhd, Oriole 96yds bhd.

Express Handicap (in harness), of 125soys; for unhoppled trotters; 3.54 class; onemile and a half.—DavidHasscn, Miss DeValera, MayAudubon, Whaa, Fillo de Ballin,Beta Mac, Wild Oro, Sea Queen, Nour-mahal. Great Change, Prudent Child scr,Maori Peter, Peter Boy, MollyAudubon 12ydsbhd, Frontier 24yds bhd, Peter Eyre, ProudAta, Blazer -Wilson, Miss Wilkes, PeterFelix, Ben Logan, Amy Wood, Kayute, Oval,Elusive, Taipoitl, Credit Slip 48yds bhd, BetaVivian, Jcssfe'sDream, TeRepa, Bridget, MtssGalindo 60yds bhd. Chancellor 72yds bhd,Eruption 9liyds bhd. Earl Derby 108yds bhd.

Electric Handicap (in saddle) of 125 boys;2.28 class; one mile.—Tot Beta, Dusky Boy,Te Karcro, Mies Dorothy, Guide Rangl, Audi-tor, Erin'i Child, Inchbonny, Miss Terry,Frlnco Mac, Velocity, Legato, Logan Spec,Clive Bell, Naldera, Kiarite, Audo Spray scr.Queen's General, Audo Dillon, Stanley'sElect 12yds bhd. Miss Denver, Ruth Ball,Bush King, Lady Ballin 24yds bhd, MerryLogan, Future, Try Soon 36yds bhd, LoganLad 48yds bhd.

Dominion Handicap (In harness), of 300boys; 3.33 class; one mils and a half.—ArranChief, Satin Princess, Biddy Logan, HighJinks, Bis Pal, General Thorp*, Tannhauser,Walrua, Nipper, Prince Athol, Black Cloud,Admiral Pointer, Edith Locanda, Albert Lo-gan scr, Binscartli, Locanda Boy 12yds bhd,Rapier, Whakuku, Vera's 801 l 24yds bhd,Ratana, Rona Audubon, Calmness 36yds bhd,Lincoln Huon, Golden Sun 48yds bhd, Bruce >80yds bhd, Peter Bingen 72yds bhd.

SummerHandicap (In harness), of 150sots; for unhopjled trotters; 5.7 class; twomiles.—May Audubon, Has3en, Amy Wood,Ben Logan, Taipoitl, Kayute, Frontier, David,Blazer Wilson, Oval, Elusive, Peter Felix,Fllle de Balliu, Nelson Ata scr, CreditSlipl£yda bhd, Te Kcpa, Reta Vivian, Zellca 24ydsbhd, Audo Child 48yds bhd,Comfort, Wild-bine GOyds bhd, Mushroom, Derby, BedPete. 108yds bhd.

Intermediate Handicap (In harness), of 150sots; 4.55 class; two miles.—Lady Peterson,Bold Bill, Randolph. GuideRangi, Smith-field, Lady Ballin, Avenger scr, Mabon's Day,Sllreretta, Athos, Florrle Huon, Golden Lo-canda 24yds bhd, Marshall Nell, Oriole, Hau-nul 36yds bhd, Ruth Hall, Ashley Dillon,Marie Dillon 48yds bhd. Dusky Pointer 60ydsbbd, Peter Elect, Logan King 72yds bhd.

Grey Valley Handicap (in caddie), of 165soys; 3.2 class; one mile and a quarter.—Queen's General, Erin's Child, Cllve Bell,Audo Dillon, Bush King, Eileen Chimes, Fu-ture, Mabon's Day scr, Ashley Dillon,GoldenLocanda, Try Soon, Kibiringi, Nipper, TraceyBoy, Arran Lad 24yds blid. Young Ivy, MarieDillon, Bon Pang, Dusky Pointer 36yds bhd,Fancy Pointer, GreatForm 48yds bhd. Osier,Beauty, Jean Yue 60yds bhd.

Dash Handicap (in harness), of 165 sots;2.22 class; ono mile.—Norwood, Satin Prin-cess, Fancy Pointer, General Thorpe, BiddyLogan, Tannhauser, Young Ivy, Prince Athol,Princess Ann, Wairua, Lord Lytton scr,GreatEpsom, Grey Cloud, Olenany, JeanVue, Arran Chief, Admiral Pointer, AlbertLogan 12ydi bhd, Ratana, Yera's Doll 36ydsbhd,Lincoln Huon 48yds bhd.

CANTERBURY PARK NOMINA-TIONS

The followlnenominations have been re-ceived for the principal races on the firstday of the Canterbury Park Meeting:—

"Canterbury Handicap (in harness), of 1300sov3; 4.32 class; two miles.—Logan Chief,Pedro Pronto. Loganwood, Great Hope, Ahu-riri. Realm, Whispering Willie, Waitakl Girl,Sheik (Aunt.), Orion.Ouimet. Harry Audu-bou, Black Admiral, Dolly Dillon. Away.

Islington Handicap (in harness), of 325oovs; 2.48 class; one mile and a quarter.—Fedro Pronto, Peter Bingen, Native Chief,Golden Devon, Willie Logan, Bonny Logan,Ahuriri, Realm, , Pearlie Chimes, DillonWilkes, Argus, Partner, Ouimet,Ivy Audu-bon, Tenerilte, Bessie Logan, Queen's Own,Mick Admiral,Landlord, Dolly Dillon, Escort.

Railway Handicap (In saddle), of 275 sots;2.18 class; one mile.—Rarebell Direct, Pointa-lena, Bex Coronado, Whetu, Prince Lyons,The Rook, Harley Dillon, Tauhinu, Hydaspes,Bellfashion, Bamaroa, ■Bruce, Awamoa, Dal-meny, Xavler, Choubra, Betrayer, Thixen-dale.

Au Rerolr Handicap (in harness), of 275soya; 2.18 class; one mile.—First Fashion.Dixie's Frlde. Asturlo, Katana, Lincoln Huon,Golden Sun, Darknlte, Drone, Lord Bingen,Tauhlnu, Brentloc, Hold On, Hydaspes,Trenand, Bruce, Becky Logan, Iloval Step,Donslde, Lady Wildwood, Royal Oak, Blot,Stadium.

Mr. William Greene, the well-known Christchurch artist, who diedon Tuesday at Merivale, specialisedin animal painting, chiefly horses,andwas decidedly successfulin depictingthe strenuous side, the art showinghorses engaged in hard toil in theshingle pit, the riverbed, or the har-vest field. Muscular action was pro-minent in his subjects. Mr. Greenespent his youth in Dunedin, and laterwent to Timaru, where he painted andtaught for some time. About liveyears ago he went to Christchurch,where he took the position of artsmaster at the Christchurch TrainingCollege. Ho was a man of a retiringnature, but had many warm friendsamong the Clnistehurch artist com-munity. He had never enjoyedrobusthealth. Some years ago he visitedthe Continent, adding to his store ofart knowledge, and artistic accom-plishment. His death was somewhatunexpected.

The engineer to the Hutt CountyCouncil advises that a motor-lorrybroke through the main west bridgeat Pahaulanui yesterday, and dam-aged tlie decking, and (ho bridge isnut sale for heary^ traffic at present.

LATE SHIPPINGARRIVALS.

December 19—Invercargill, s.s, (9.40 a.m.),224 tons," Wilkinson, from Wauganiii. ■

December 19—Holmdale,s.s. (10.40 a.m.), 681tons, Williams, from Lyttcltou.

WITHIN WIRELESSRANGE.The following vessels are expected to be

within range of tbe undermentioned wirelessstations to-night ;— '

Auckland: Saturday and Sunday—H.M.B.Laburnum, Tqfua, Sierra, Port Hobart, Kai-tuna, Fapanui, Kapouga, City of Hangkbw,Carinthia, Cutcombe, Aorangl, Wingatui,Omana, Maheno, Kaiwarra, Knrtlgi, City ofShanghai. For Sunday: Whangape.

Chatham Islands: Nil.Wellington: Saturday—W»hine, Maori, Ma-

raroa, Ngaio, Araliura, Kairanßa, Katoa, andWaipori. Saturday and Sunday: Manuka,llauraki, Kauri, Tahiti, Kiwitea, Agwipouil*Miihana, Mauiißanui, ,Trcniuton, I'liysa. Ku-row, Tekoa, Otaki, Port I'irie, and PortBowcu.

Awarua: Saturday—Port Hunter and Wan-aka. Saturday and Sunday: Clarke Iloss andKoromiko, Sunday: Mararoa.

SYDNEY SERVICE.The Maheuo sailed from Sydney at C p.m.'

yesterday for Auckland. She is due at Auck-land on Tuesday, and sails on the 24th De-cember for Sydney.

The Maunganui cleared Sydney at 3 p.m.yesterday for Wellington, where she Ms ex-pected on Tuesday morning. The vessel. Bailsfrom here on Thursday for Sydney.

THE MOEEAKI.The Union Company's passenger steamer

Moeraki leaves Dunedln on Monday andBlutton Tuesday for . Melbourne. SheU expect-ed to clear Melbourne on the 30th Decemberfor Wellington direct. '

BHAW-SAVILLUSERS.latest movements of Shaw-Savillliners work'

ids tbe New Zealand coast are as follow:—The Mahana,now loading at Napier, leaver

there on the 23rd December for Gisborne.andWellington to complete. She is due here onthe Ist January, and sails from this porton the 7th January for London, via Panama.At present loading at Port ChalmerstheMaimoa leaves there on the 7th January totake in further cargo at Tokomaru. Bay,Oisborne,Napier, Tlmaru,Wellington (20thto 24th January), and Lyttelton. She isscheduled to sail dually from Lyttelton onthe 28th January for London.The Pakeha commences loading at Wel-lington on Monday, and leaves here on the26th December to ship cargo at Bluff; PortChalmers, Timaru, Lyttelton, Waikokopu,.andWellington. The ves6el is due back hereon the 10th January, and is expected to takeher final departure from this port on the20th January for London, via Panama.The Matatua,at present discharging atWellington, later proceeds to Auckland fordischarging and loading. The vessel after-wards loads at Opua, Wellington (19tli to31st January), Lyttelton, and Bluff. SheBails finally from Bluff about the 12th Feb-ruaryforLondon , 'With cargo fromLiverpool for discharge theKia Ora is due at Wellington about Satur-day next from Auckland.

C. AND D. LINERS.The Port Hunter left Lyttelton last nightfor Dunedin, and is expected to leave thereon Thursday for New Plymouth.ThePort Bowcn sailer! from Lyttelt6n "lastnight for Nanier. She leaves there onThursday for Wellington, where she is dueon Christmas Day. .. . .

ATHENICAT SOUTHAMPTON.Cableadvice has been received by the Shaw-

Savill Company that the Athenic, which leftWellington on the Bth November, arrived'at Southampton yesterday morning.\

The Kaiapoi leaves Greymouth on Tuesdayfor Melbourne, and loads there early inJanuary for Auckland,via Newcastle.

The Kartigl, from, Adelaide, via Melbourne,is due at New Plymouth on Tuesday.

The Komata sails on Monday for West-port.The Kiwitea is due at Wellington to-mor-row from Newcastle;The Whangape, from Newcastle, Is due atAuckland on Tuesday.

BY TELEGRAPH.NEW PLYMCWTH,18th December.Arrived—Kairanga (S a.m.), from Welling-

ton. -.. ... ■ . ,MOTUEKA.19th December.

Arrived—Nikau (9.50 a.m.), from WellingtonBLENHEIM,19th December.Arrived—Walrau (tf.3o a.m;), from Welling-:ton. ; . -PATEA,. 10th December.Arrived—Kapunt (10.35 a.m.) aad Rawer*(10.50 a.m.), from Wellington.

NELSON, 19th December.Arrived—Waimea (10.30 a.m.), from Wei*lington.LYTTELTON, 19th December.-

Sailed-Corinna(12.30 p.m.); for Wellington.

IS IT A SQUARE DEAL?. TC TBI EDITOR. .

Sir,—Now that every doctor whoknows his job is recommending the useof brown bread, it is important thatthis most nutritious of all .foodstuffs .should .be placed within easy reach of .everyhousewife in the Dominion. Manysensible bakers are following the leadgiven by the doctors and - supplyingbrown bread to those of their custo-mers who ask for it, at a price, whichis not unreasonable,considering the hugetribute the Government is levying onwheat and its products in the interestsof the most "distressful" of all, itsteges, the toiling farmers of Canterbury,and the patriotic millers, who; in;jpjteof all their troubles persist in running

,their business at a loss. . :There are, however, many housewives

living beyond the round of the bakers'delivery who would like to make brownbread for. themselves were it not forthe excessive cost of the raw material.Of course, brown meal shouM be materi-allycheaper than white flourjas it passesthrough fewer processes in the mill,and contains a large proportionof sharpsand bran, products of much lower com- -uiercial-value than flour. .

But one of these thrifty housewives,who is able to buy. flour at 3d a pound(avery full price, bytheway) has shownme an account from one of the fairestdealing grocersin the neighbourhood ofWellington, in which wheatmeal'is charg-ed at 5d a pound. This is equal to £4113s 4d a "short ton" of'2ooolbs,whileHour,which is quoted at £20 per toil,wholesale,can be bought at the samestore at the rate of £25 a ton. I amenclbsing this housewife's account forher purchase of wholemeal,and shall beglad to learn if you tl.'al . ehe has hada square deal.—l am, etc.,

WAGE-EARNER.17th December.

MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Before Mr. E. Page, S.M., at theMagistrate* Court to-day, Ernest Alex-ander Regan, for ueing obscene language,was fined£2, in default seven days' im-prisonment.

Five .first offenderswere each fined10s,in default 24 hours' imprisonment, fordrunkenness,and another was convicted*and discharged.

FEILDING STOCK SALE

(BI TELBQRAPH.—PRESSASSOCIATION.)FEILDING, 18th December.

At the Feilding stock sale to-day therewas a good yarding of fat Bheepand a fair one of stores, with a goodattendance of buyers. Competition Waskeen throughout, and sheep prices wereif anything a little better than thoseruling lately. Quotations:—Fats, lambs22s to 275,wethers 26s to 30s Id, black-facedtwo-tooths 23s Id to 21s I<l, ewes21s 3d to 23s 6d, two-tooth s.m. 23s Idto 20s 2d, fourjtooth maiden ewes 255.Stores, two-tooth ewes 23s to 25s 4d,small 21s 4d, two-tooth s.m. 23s to 23s 3d,forward ewes 10s9d to 23s 6d, two-toothwethers 20s 5d to 23s 6d, four and six-tooth ewes 22s Od,four-tooth wethers 24s»d. , ': '

The yarding of cattle consisted mainlyof fat cattle and store, bullocks. Katcattle sold on a par with liito sales. Storecattle were not competed for. Goodfatspeyed Hereford heifersmade £6, goodfat Shorthorn heifers £6 17s 6d, primefat licifcrs ;CS, two-year Herefordsteers,£0 10s,live and nix-year bullocks (p.) '£7 ss, four and five-year forward con-dition Hereford bullocks (p.). £9 5at .^

THE EVENING POST, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.8

TAMMANY HALLITS POWER AND SPOIL

ELECTING A MAYOR OF NEWYORK

A REMARKABLE POLITICALORGANISATION,

Municipal elections were held inNew York city recently, at which aMayor was chosen for the next fouryears. The electors also filled a wholehost of other offices,great and small,both in the city at large and in thefive boroughs which make iip the city.

There were several candidates forthe post of Mayor, but only two ofany account—Mr. James J. Walter,a member of the State Senate at Al-bany, who was the nominee of Tamm-any Hall and the Democratic Party,and Mr. Frank D. Waterman, thefountain-pen manufacturer, who wasthe representative of the Republicans.The outgoing Mayor, Mr._ Hylan, whobad held officefor eight years, thoughnot a member of Tammany Hall, waselected by the united efforts of Tam-many and Mr. Hearst, the newspaperproprietor. At the primary election,however, Tammany turned againsthim, and he was defeated. As Tam-many has not had aMa, r of its ownfor twelve years a dcten. '.Ned fighthas been made ti> elect Mr. Walker,ana the result has depended largelyonthe amount of support given him bythe Independent Democrats,who haveso often in the past voted to defeatTammany candidates.

Tammany Hall is perhaps the mostremarkable political organisation inthe world, says a correspondent of"The Times." It is far tho strongestin the United States,where politicalorganisation has been so thoroughlydeveloped. It is a long way tho old-est, for it came into being only.a fewdays after Washington became Presi-dent. It has at times been the mostcorrupt. Others have vanished whentho personal control has been with-drawn, or have melted away beforethe light of publicity, but Tammanyhas alwaysrisen triumphant from itsdefeats; no exposure has served todestroy it. To changing times andnew customs it has always shown won-derful adaptability, and laws whichhave been designed to crush its powerhave been turned to its advantage.To-day in New York Tammany Hallis as, powerful as ever, and nothingbut a fusion of all the forces outsideits -influencecan avail to defeat it.

TAMMANY AND THE DEMO-CRATS.

Tammany Hall is an adjunct of theDemocratic Party, but it is not re-garded as a desirable acquaintance bymost of the Democrats in the country.Its membership is recruited almostwholly from the woihing or lowerclasses,and its organisation is alto-gether alongdemocratic lines. Repre-sentatives are chosen in each small dis-trict (usuallyin.the proportion of oneto twenty-five) to form a central com-mitte-, from vh'ich is elected a small-er executive committee with a sup-reme head; but the influence and thepower do notrest with t'-j people,butin the supreme head, the"boss," andfrom him filter.down through a num-ber of smaller aud local "bosses." Noword comes so readily to Tammanylips as that of democracy. Tammanyspeakers are continually harping ontheir democratic ideals, their generousimpulses, and their humane measures. !But under tho cloak of democracyTammany is in reality aruthless auto-cracy. No member dare dispute tirowill of the "boss.." -ot so long agoa State Governor, striving to asserthis independence, was impeached anddeposed.

In its origin Tammany was a so-cial and charitable club. The namewas taken from an Indian chiof, Tam-many,and the organisation had an In-dian character. There were severaltribes, each with a "sachem," and agrand "sachem" over all. The mem-bers were known as the "braves." andTammany Hall itself as the "wig-wam." These strange titles stillsurvive, and much of the social andcharitable work is still carried on.It was not until tho 19th century

that Tammany began to take a partin politics. Even then its power wasTi.S great, and it was only about tholriddle of the century, when the tideof immigration began to rise, that itspolitical influence became notable.Then the wliole character of the in-stitution changed. The old residentsof the city gradually dropped out, andthe membership was more and moredrawn from the newcomers to thecountry, at first the Irish and the Ger-mans, and, in more recent times, Ital-ians, Jews, Poles, and others. Manycf these people, being unuwed to poli-tical freedom, proved to be*excellenttools in the hands of tho "bosses,"and with their support, so easily won,Tammany reached its heights of in-famy in the 'sixties and the 'seventieswhen misrule and robbery,,character-ised almost the whole of the city'sgovernment.

No oni could maintain that Tam-many to-day is such an evil institu-tion as it was in the days of "Boss"Tweed, or qvon "Boss" Croker. Theopportunities for plunder of the citytreasury are not so great now as theywere. At tho same time, a higherstandard prevails among the citizensand even in Tammany Hall itself.The members resent the bitter accu-sations,that are hurled against them.Mr. Wafker, in one of his campaignspeeches, made this protest:—

Tammany Hall is mado up of de-cent, God-fearing, home-loving menand women, good fathers and goodmothers. As I have heard year afteryear "this organisation held up toscorn and slandered as in leaguewithcommercialised and protected vice, I,who know Tammany so well, huvowondered why we have not risen iniv'jcllion and driven from the city ininfamy the detractors of our city andof the fair name of democracy.

These are noble words, and no onewould deny that they are perfectlytrue in go far as they apply to thegreater part of the members of Tam-many. But there are others who areequally members of Tammany. Theguidingprinciple of the institution isloyalty, and in no other, politicalbody is there such intense loyaltyamong the members. In tho oyes ofTammany loyalty covers a multitufioof sins. The member who is appointedto puldie office is inspired not by thethought of his offico as a trust fromthe people or of his duty to tho coi'i-nmnityat large, but by his loyalty coTammany, which means his faithfulaceptanee of the dictates of the"boas.". When Tammany is in powerthe control of affairs lies not iv theCity Hall, but in Iho headquarters ofTunimttjiy-inFourteenth street. Evonduring the election campaign whichlios just ended ono of thu city boardsin framing its financial estimates Cor

tho future, without waiting for theissue of the election, held a consulta-tion with the present head of Tam-many, Mr. George Olvany."SPOILS FOB THE VICTORS,"The secret of the strength of Tam-

many Hall }ies in the theory whichpervades almost the whole of Ameri-can political life, that of "the spoilsfor tho victors." A new Mayor oncoming into power has under his cou-trol all municipal offices,down to thesmallest, with which to reward themen who have helped to elect him. Inaddition, there are municipal ' con-tracts to award to his politicalfriends. That means that their dis-tribution is at the mercy of the"boss." Those who belong to theother side need not hope to continuein the officesthey have held, no mat-ter how lit they may be." The ques-tion oi' fitness does not arise; it ispurely a question of loyaltjr. In thecase of contracts there is no questionof economyor efficiency, but simplythat of reward. Such practices leadto endless abuses,such as overcharg-ing and poor service. Men with noqualifications or training are put inresponsible positions, and theyin turnreward their political friends.

Tammany, therefore, over seekingmore rewards for its followers, hasbeen a loyal upholder of municipalenterprise. Every new undertakingby tho city affords yet greater spoils,and in the recent campaign,where thequestion of better facilities for trans-portation in the city has taken a pro-jninent place, Tammany has advocat-ed municipally-ownedsubways. Theywightprove to bo some service to thecity, but the railwaymcn would notbe selected for their skill or experi-ence, but for their loyalty and serviceto tlic party.

It should not bo thought that themethods of Tammany are peculiar toNow York City or to the DemocraticParty. Nearly every city in the coun-try has experienced its period 0- mis-rule by such a "machine." Only re-cently Chicago had such an experi-ence under a Republican Mayor. InCanada, too, many cities and pro-vinces alike have- felt its influeneoin deep-rooted and long-continue!corruption.

WEDDINGSAu evening weddingwas solemnised

in St. Mary of the " Angels, Welling-ton, when Gladys Gunn, only daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Orr, of Christ-church,was married to William Eich-ard Thomas, youngest son of Mrs. K.Thomas,of Lower Hutt. The Rev.Father Murphy officiated. The bridewore a dainty frock of ivorysatin cut -on classic lines, the front overdressbeing of silver lace and georgettehand-made flowers. The tulle veilwas held in place by silver roses andorange blossom. Shq carried abouquet of cream loses with touchesof pink. The bridesmaid,Miss SybilColeman,was in a pretty frock ofMary blue finished with silver flow-ers, and silver mob cap. She worea strihg of pearls, the gift of , thebridegroom, and carried a bouquet of.apricot and blue, flowers. Mr. NeilM'Arthur was best man. A recep-tion was held at Dustin's, where theguests were received by the bride'sparents. Mrs. Orr wore black Bilkmarocain trimmed with white geor-■

gette and black hat, and Mrs. ThomasWas in black' satin and black hat,touched with white. The guests were ■

afterwards entertained at a dance.Later Mr. and. Mp. Thomas left, forthe North, the bride wearing a blueensemble suit with hat to match, andmarmot coat, the gift of tho bride-groom.

'The wedding was solemnised onThursday evening of Miss HazelD vies, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.A. T. Davies. of Wadestown,Welling-,ton, to Mr. Fred. Asboe, of England.The bride's charming frock was ofwhito georgette and silver lace, thetrain being formed by.a beautiful Veil,formerly worn by bet,,aunt. Theshower bouquet was of pale-tintedroses and lilies. Miss Gwen Hamer-ton was bridesmaid,wearing a daintyfrock of lavender georgette; Miss E.Hyde, in pink georgette; . and MissElsie Crocher, in pale blue georgette,also attending. The bouquets were ofmauve and pink sweet peas. Mr. H.Douglas was the best man. The wed-ding reception was held at Gambleand Creed's Lambton quay rooms,when dancing was greatly enjoyedduring the evening. Among the rela-tives of the bride present were Mrs. A.T. Davies, wearing apple green andsilver; Mr. :>nd Mrs. Fletcher, the lat-,ter in cinnamon georgette; Mrs.Welch, grandmother of the bride, inblack georgette with sequin trimming;Mr. and Mrs. Lamberg, Mrs. Hamer-ton, the Misses Hamerton, the MissesFisk, Mr. and Mrs. Crocher (Auck-land), and many other friends.

The marriage was solemnised re- Icently at St. Peter's Church of Amy^Beatrice, youngerdaughter of Mr. H.Clark,'ofWellington, and Arthur Cecil,only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buck-master, of Hataitai. A great manyfricnda of both families were present atthe church, and at tha reception subse-quently held by Mr. Clark at thoOddfellows' Hall. Prior to the ar-rival of the bridal party, the organist,My. Gordon Short, played the BridalMarch, and at the conclusion of thoservice Mendelssohn's WeddingMarch. Vases of Christmas lilieswcro on the altar. Tho Rev. H. Wat-.non officiated. The bride wore a verybecoming tunic frock, simply cut, ofivory chenille embossed georgette,'■with knife-plaited skirt. Her pret-tily embroidered veil of soft tulle wascircled with orango flower buds, andshe carried a bouquet of Christmaslilies, orange blossom, and asparagusfern. Miss Edith Buckmaster wasbridesmaid, wearing amber-tonedcrepe do chine and laco, with smartEton coatee of gold velvet. Her pic-ture hat was of amber crinoline,trimmed with ribbon flowers to tone,and her bouquet of amber and goldroses. Little Elza Grindrod, as flowergirl, was in palest green taffetas,with touches of gold, and gold crino-line picturo hat with ribbon stream"ers.to match, and she carried a gildedbasket of goldenrosebuds. The bride-groom's presents were a vanity cas'jand a string of seed pearls. Mr.Tom Cunliffe was best man. Theguests wero received by Mrs. Smith,aunt of the bride, wearing blackmarocain, relieved with motifs inmauve and blue, blfick marabout, andblack hat with ospreys, Sho carrieda bouquet of niuiivo and lavendersweet pens. Tho bridegroom's ;

mother, Mrs. A. Diickmastcr, wore ablack niiiroeain frock, embroideredwith red and gold, black hat, trimmodwith ospreys, and carried a bouquetof red roses. Subsequently,thi briUound bridegroom left by motor forLake Waikaronioanii,the bride travel-ling in a L'Ycnch cnucmblc suit of sagegreen ksislm cloth, and cloche, hat i.'iOriental colourings. Her liandgoini!Coney fur wrap was a gift from 'liiobridegroom.

IN THE SCHOOLS

SUCCESSFUL PUPILS

ANNUAL BKEAKING-UP CEBEMONIES,

Tho following lists of names show the suc-cessful pupils in various schools In the Wel-lington district :-—

ST. MARK'SCHURCH.Proficiency Certificates.—Boys: Sidney

Bishop. Harold Gaudin, Thomas Lynch, Pat-rick Macasklll, Allen M'Kenzie, Robert Mar-tin. George Matthews, Clifton Eedward, Har-old Maunders, Keith Thomson,Derek Webb.Girls: Nancy Bayfleld, Winifred Bourke,Jean Boyle, Joyce Gibson. Joan Hawker,Audrey Jenkins, Phyllis Martin, Joyce Fhllp,Kathleen Sapsford, Edna Saxton, ThclinaWUloughby, Evelyn Wright.

lOWEflf HUTT TECHNICAL.Senior Free Places.—Walter Askwith, Law-

son August, Horace Babington, Malcolm HoyCoker, PhylliH Collins, Nortnan Duncan, OttoDonnelly, MollyFutter, Clarice Holland, Dor-othy Hardio, Mavis Hulme, Rene Maloney.Bernard / Stevenson, Evelyn Taylor, MavUWest.

KAIWARRA.froflcieitey Certificates.—Margaret Harris,

Margaret Lambert. Nancy Sheridan, LilyAdams, Maisle Jorgensen, Kenneth Bosweli.Joseph Fiai-less, Leonard Golding, AlbertHall, Stanley Hobbs, Christopher O'Shea, Wil-liam Stolz.

Endorsed Competency. Handwork.—Mar-garet Jean Kiddick.

MARSOEN GIRLS.The breaking-lip ceremony of the MaradeuDiocesan School took place at the Sydney

Street Schoolroom yesterday, Archdeacon A.M. Johnson presiding. There was a largeattendance of parents and friends, and Mrs.Sprott presented the prizes. The annual re-port, which was read by Miss Baber, statedthat after sir years of vfaitlng they could lookforward with certainty to occupying the newbuildings at Karori at latest durins the sec-ond term of I»2C. Kven then they wouldstill lack an assembly hall and a gymnasium,but the old girls had undertaken to raise

| funds for that building. The formation of aParents' Committee was advocated, mainlyfor the Interchange of ideas, the explanationof methods, and the preservation of traditions.Tho beginning of tho school was over fiftyyears ago. and in that time tho only head-mistresses had been Mrs. Swaiuson, MissHwalnson, and the speaker. A mistress wasbeing brought from Englandfor the arts andcrafts side of the school work, for which de-finite provision was being made. Miss Baberconcluded by thanking those friends, pastand present girls, mistresses, and parents, whohud helped her to build up the school, the"attendance at which had risen to 203, and bid'them come with the Institution on its newway, la the faith that "the best is yet tobe." Amongst the prizes given were the fol-fowliiig:—Dux, Moira Dennchy: N bursars,Nancy Evans aud Clara Smith; governors'leaving certificates, Molra Dennehy, Mar-garet Shand, and Margaret Kcmber; speeches(Sirs. Hannah's prize), senior MargarttShand, junior Dorothy Souter; dressmaking(Mrs. Morrison's prize), Del St. John 1, KonaMoore 2; gymnasium champion, Mary Swain-son; music, Miss-'Sealey's prizes, Gertrudeliankine and Kitty Simpson; Miss Clore'sprizes. 01* Whlteford and Betty Swainson;Miss Glennie's prize, Beatrice Morling; FormVI., French, science, art, and architecture,Moira Dennehy; Form Va., mathematics andEnglish, Natrlne Hursthou.se, history NancyEvans (Mrs. Dennehy's-prize); Form Vb.,Idivinity (Archdeacon Johnson's prize), Eng-lish, French, Ola Nielsen, mathematics JoanSwalnson: Form JVr., Scripture, English,French, Rosemary Mackenzie,, mathematicsBarbara Kobison; Form IVa., Scripture andgeography, Valeric Becre, arithmetic A. Sut-cliffe; Form IVb., geography, history, Latin,French, mathematics. M. Gilmer, Latin JoyceNielsen, mathematics Cara Roblson, EnglishTistl Murray, mathematics and French BerylThomas, Scripture and history Peggy Davis.

CHILTON HOUSE SCHOOL.The annual prize-giving of Chilton Houso

School was held yesterday afternoon In theY.W.C.A. hall, in Boulcott street. TheRev. Mr. Watson took the chair on behalfof the principals, Mrs. Ward and Dr. GrettaShort. In his opening remarks Mr. Watsonsaid he was one of the oldest members ofthe staff of Chilton House. The school hadbeen passing through difficult times. Changeswere not/always lightsome; they broughtdifficulties; and they also brought criticism.He exhorted all concerned to be patient,withthe. changes until they were in full workingJorder. He also said they were glad* to- seeMrs. Ward so much restored to health.

In her report, Mrs. Ward thanked the par-ents and friends of the school for their for-bearance during. a trying year. Her ownhealth had not been good, and there weremany things which were not as she wouldhave liked: but the staff and the older girlshad helped nobly, mid she thanked them allfor their loyalty. The roll numbered 180,ifiid a number of girls had sat for their pro-ficiency and several for matriculation. Sheread tho Inspector's report of the school,which was good. ' Although school work hadbeen disorganised this year, they had hada small fair and raised a few pounds fortho Free Kindergarten. ChiltonHouse hadalways worked for this, and she did notwish the work to drop under the new man-agement. Mrs. Ward expressed the wish thatparents would not consent to their girlsRiving up subjects as they entered tho higherforms. She spoke to the girls leaving, undexhorted them to think loyally of their oldschool.

Lady Luke presented the prizes, and be-fore doing so said ahe knew of the good, workdone in the past by the girls of ChiltonHouse. She was sure they would continueto do the saute work In the future.

A programme was given by the pupils, con-sisting of a duet by A. Reeves and V. Dlxon,and another by N. Booth and M. Wilson; re-citations by G.,Adams and K. Hemiloff;skipping by the juniordancing class, and balland graceful exorcises by the Heritors andclass-slngtng tinder Mrs. ClintonHunt. Twotableaux were alsp given. . ...

Among those present was Mrs. Henry Smith,the late principal, who was the recipient ofa b6uquet from the pupils, bouquets, alsobeing. presented to Lady Luke, Mrs; Ward,and Dr. Short. ,

TE AM).

The annual breaklng-up ceremony of TeAro School was held yesterday. All the chil-dren were assembled in the large room, whichhad been specially decorated by the girls ofStandard VI. The headmaster, Mr. A. M'Ken-zie, briefly addressed the scholars, giving spe-cial words or advice to the pupils who secur-

| cd certificatesand were leaving school. Afterseveral choruses had been sung by the upperchildren and the certificateswon had beenpresented, the children were dismissed forthe vacation. In the evening the staff of theschool were entertained at a break-up socialorganised by the pupils of StandardVI., anda very pleasant time was spent with games,competitions, and musical ltemi.

ST.FRANCISDE SALES.Tho annual distributionof prizes took place

at St. Francis's School, Avon street. IslandUay, yesterday morning. Thcro wcro presenttho Key. Dr. Casey, S.M., and Rev. M. Devoy.SpcaßihK to the children after they had re-ceived their prizes. Father Devoy congratu-lated them op. their year.'s work, and said thatall the Sisters had done for them .was donefor their betterment and best Interest. Hepromised that every possible effort would boma<lo to have the new school ready for nextjour. Tho following arc thu principal prlr.es!Good conduct jirlzo: Thclma Grace ], EmilyKrolui 2. Christian doctrine: Seuiors, goldmedal—Monay Taylor 1, Mary Sloan 2. Mid-dle Form—Mary Ciill 1. Sarah Devon andThomas Lyons 2. Juniors—Margaret Gar-diner 1, Vera Sheedy and Constance Hoilgers2. Standards 1 and 2—Kdna Hoskins and W.I'cnder 1. Dux of Ihe school: CharlotteWalker, gold medal. Proficiency certificates:Itlta Calnan, Phyllis Foster, Mary Gill. Kath-leen Hoskins, Emily Krohn, Anne Luwlor,Alary Redwood, Christina Rump, Ellen Taylor,Charlotte Walker, Maurice O'Sulllvaii. Com-petency certificate : Kathleen Crawford. Classprizes Were also presented.

WADESTOWN.The picturesque playground was tho scene

of much Ufa and gaiety on Friday afternoonwhen the distribution of prizes and certificatestook place. Tho afternoon ivas ideal, thebright sunshine enabling tho function to takeplace out of doors. Over a hundred parentsand friends of the children wero in attend-ance and spent a pleasant half hour |n view-ing tho handwork of the children. Parentsand children then assembled In tho play-ground for tho prize-giving. Several choruseswere nicely rendered by the senior pupils. Sir.S. H. -Ferguson; head teacher, briefly address-ed tho parents. He thanked them for turningnut in such largo numbers, as it showed theWadestmVn people were taking a keen hrter-tsl in tlio school. He gtive a l>ri«t resume

1 of tho year's work, stilting.that although thisyuar tho work was curried on under ijiiitoamcnlional difficulties, the efficiency of theschool was not In any way Impaired. Mr.i'arlane, chairman of the School Comnilltuo,also paid a glowing trllmlo to the efficiencyof the school, saying that it was second torone in the city or suburbs. The followingare the winners of proficiency Certificates:—Moss Arlow, Robert Cook, Joseph Lowden,Alan Marshall. Fergus Marshall. BrucePerry, Stuart Parlane, Wilfred Prince, PercyShiirratt, Arthur .Smith, Stunrt Tyson, NellWittklns. Isabel Elllotl. Phyllis Goldtscbalk,Mavis Coldlug. JMi.vMls Harphum, I'aulinuItohberii, Janet M'tfuarric..Molly Withers. Kn-uor.si'il iiomMctiry: Beryl ltorrows. Com-liclciu-.v: Stanley Grant.

lm\ l'ri—s.-SiiiiHliircl v: Uux of school,cold metlnliisf. lMlir;l ■Klllott, WUfro] rriiici!"ml. HlaiiUiirtl j : tiiurlu TuraiT, Jolm Miller

2nd. Standard 4: Janet Grainger. Standard3; Lorna Thomson, Nell Robinson 2nd. Stan-dard 2 : Donald M'Donald. Standard 1: Mar-garet Peat.

NGAIO.At the Xgaio Town Hall last Wed-

nesday evening ,the Ngaio Public Schoolchildren held their " breaking - up,"the hall being packed. The programme,entirely ty the scholars, was tho best giv-en at Ngaio Too much praise cannot begiven to Mr. Brlugans (headmaster) and hisstaff inspreparing the children for the con-cert. At the close of the concert Mr. Ste-phens (chairman) tlmnlced Mr. Bringans an'1

iiis staff on behalf of the School Committeeand parents for the very pleasant and In-teresting concert.

MARIST BROS.' TASMAN STREET.The annual distribution of prizes took

place at the llarist 8r03.' School, Newtown,on Thursday. The annual report was readby the headmaster, Brother Louis. Tho re-port shows that the high standard of effi-ciency is still being maintained by theschool. Forty-three boys were successful inprocuring their proficiencies, whilst five boyswere successful in: winning scholarships. Inthe schools' Soccer, the boys tied for thesenior championship, and carried off theeight-grade championship and Charity Cups.In athletic events, open to all the primaryschools of Wellington, the school annexed theM'Whae and Preston Cups.

Special I'rlze-llst.—Good conduct (goldmedal presented by His Grace ArchbishopO'Shea), J. O'Driacoll; Christian Doctrine(gold medal presented by Very Rev. Chancel-lor Cullen), B. O'Driscoll j dux (gold medalpresented by His Grace Archbishop Redwood),L. M'Carthy; application (Bold medal present-ed by Mrs. Macarthy-Reld), H. Handscomb;

progress (gold medal presented by Mr. .1.Smith), C. Bonner; attendance (gold medalpresented by Mr. C. Smith), D. Moynlhan.

Proficiency Certificates.—John Altchisou,John Barrett, Colin Bonner, Joseph Boulton,Hugh Butler, Jlichael Condon, John Corry,.Mm Uavlea, Clins. Dobson, Daniel Foully,Harold Murphy, George Nuniis, John Nimns,.las. O'Connor, Bernard O'Driscoll, JoliuO'Drlscoll.. Leonard Parker, Raymond Vhil-lips, Marconi l'lci'lii, Gerard liedwood, Vic-tor Hanlon. Lawrenco Harrington, NormanHanson, Joseph Kelleher, William Knmlsen,John Lyons, Leonard M'Carthy, John Meyer,Eric M'Kavungli, Vincent M'Mimi, Denis Moy-niliau, Thus. Moynihau, Cannon Reid, EugeneRyan, Bert Sauiidera, Joliu Sheehy, ArthurThompson, Cyril Thurston, Edward Tyler,Alex Ward, Gerard Ward, Clement Warcham,John Whitel'ord.

St. Patrick's Collego Scholarships.—D.Foiihy, H. Jlurphy, A. Ward, J. Whiteford,J. O'Driscoll.

CRICKET

WELLINGTON TOWN TEAM.

The Wellington Town team to meetthe Country representatives on the 28tliand 29th December has undergone somechange through the inability of M'Leodand Dempster to take part in the match.The team is now as.follows: J. S. Hid-dleston, D. C. Collins,B. J. Kortlang,J. S. Banks,H. M. M'Girr, H. Tatter-sall, W. S. Brice, C. Mackenzie,W. S.Barclay, M. Henderson,and F. T. Bad-cock. D. C. Collinshas been appointedto captain the team.

JUNIOR POSITIONS.

Points scored by teams in the jun>ior competitions are as follow:"—

Junior A—Old Boys 8, Thorndon 8,Wellington 7, Hutt 7, V.M.C.A. 7, Mid-land 6, Hataitai 4, Institute 3, Petone3, Kilbirnie 0.

Junior B—Y.M.C.A. 11, University10, Porirua 8, Karori 8, WellingtonCollege 8, Institute 4, Johnsonville 4,Kilbirnie 4, Midland 0, Wellington 0.

Junior C—Old Boys 12, University8, WellingtonA 8, Wellington College8, V.M.C.A. 8, Hutt 4, Thorndon A 4,Wellington B 4, Thorndon B 3, Kil-birnie 0.

Junior D—St. Patrick's College 12,Stop Out 12, Hutt Maoris 7, ScotsCollege 4, University 4, Wellington4,Hataitai 3, Railways 0.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP.

: V.M.C.A. are the present leaders inthe club championship competition,with Hutt (last year's winners) insecond place. Points obtained to datearc as follow: V.M.C.A. 133,Hutt 120,Wellington 93, Old Boys 87, Univer-sity 82, Midland (53, Wellington Col-lege 62, Institute 55, Thorndon 52,Petoue 41, Stop Out'39}, St. Patrick'sCollege 39,Karori 34, Porirua 24,Ha-taitai 21, Kilbirnie 19, Johnsonvillo16, Scots College 12, Pe'tone Wesley9, Wellesley College B>-,Bailwlys 54-,Technical College Old Boys. 5, East-bourne 4,Kaiwarra 3; ;■■ .

NELSON NEWS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)NELSON, 18th December

The City Council'sworkmen arc.at pre-sent engaged in reconstructing the Nilestreet traffic bridge over the BrookStream. The structure is being built inreinforcedconcrete.

The annual distribution of prizes^iaconnection with the Boys' and Girls'Colleges was made at the Empire Thea-tre this afternoon. There was a verylarge attendance of scholars and parentsand members of the College Board ofGovernors,and the principals and staffsof both colleges. CanonDart (vicar ofAll Saints') presided, and delivered anappropriate address.

A most successful parents' day washeld at the boys' central school groundson Wednesday afternoon. The cham-pionships in sprints, distances, highjumps, and gymnasium e\^ents were gotoff. Great interest was taken by thegathering in the gymnastic competitions,which were most spectacular. At .theconclusion of the sports the Mayoress(Mrs. Lock) presented 115 good attend-ance certificatesand the honours lists,which contain the names of the ten high-est scorers in the final term examinationfor each class. A mcdul given bytho Hon.AY. W. Snodgrass was also presented tolnieldes,the dux of the school, amid ap-plause. Silver buttons were presentedto the champion gymnast of each stan-dard, and a gold button to the cham-pion of chainpions. Two books given byMr. X E. 0. lioyes for the best indexboxes in tho sijth standard wore alsopresented, 'i'lie function terminated withan appreciative address from the head-master, Mr. A. Douglas.

On Wednesday evening, at St. Mary'sHall, the pupils of the ConventSchoolgavea concert of a very high staudardto a highly-appreciative audience. Thebuilding was crowded. In addition tothe line programme submitted by thepupils selections were given by VitettaBros.' orchestra,which were enthusias-tical(y received.

Three other concerts were also givenduring the week in differenthalls by thepupils o£the Schoolof Music, the Aca-demy of Music, and Mrs. Macfarlane'spupils. All the conceits were given tolargeand appreciative audiences.

In the Nelson Education Board districtthere were 764 candidates at the recentproficiency examinations. Of these 578gained their proficiency certificates,132passed for competency, and 54 failed.Candidateswere presented from 115schools;43 schools obtained a full 100per cent, of proficiency passes, and 79schools were successfulin getting alltheir candidates through ■with a profi-ciency or competency certificate.

At Appleby on Wednesday evening,Mr. M. lingers, who Jias been in chargeof the Appleby school for the past liveyears, and who is leaving to take upfarming, received presentations from par-ents and scholars at a social function.A presentation was also njade to MissHarford, sewing mistress,on the occa-sion of her approaching marriage. Duving the evening a programme of songsand recitations was given by the schoolchildren.

Colonel Henry, the chief secretary ofthe SalvationArmy, and Major tfeotney,the property secretary, nnin:d in Kel-son I Ilia morning. The colonr-l will openthe m:w Young People's Hull ou Satur-day ut'toniuou.

FIRST AIDST. JOHN AMBULANCE

EXAMINATION RESULTS

At the annual meeting of the St. JohnAmbulance Association held on 30th Junelust. His Excellency the Ccvernor-Gencral,i-ir Charles Fetwuisnn, Dominion. President,commented on the work dmi&g 1824. Hestated "that he had been ve»y much struckwith the evident vitality or the association."It Is most gratifying torecord that the yearjust completed shows figures that exceed allpast records. Ciatseshavebeen held In Wel-lington and suburbs,as well as in the coun-try dtsJrlets. r.n:! altogether 532 certificateshive been Issued. Ih* work of the Order ofbt. John Is one that appeals to all, themotto of the association being "Pro FideTro Utllltato liominum" (for the faith andtho service of mauklnd).

The results of tlio year's working are asfollow :—

WELLINGTON.Men.

G. D. Beelorlth, A. D. Bauchanan, 1. WBusli, H. E. Campin, M. i. Clarke, 1. C.Fletcher, C. P. Foote, R. Uri'ffltli,K. .1. JJnmil-'

ton, A. W. Hogiie, J. S. Howcll, AY S.Hughes, N. Jaimett, A. Jedvey, N. Kempt,G. K. King, L. CLincoln, A. 11. Nairn, V. CF. Naylor, It. J. O'Carroll, J. l'otts, O. S. W. !Power, H. .L. Scott, R I. 'Shannon,A. H.Abemetliy, B. Alexander,'S. A. >A«dley RJ. S. Berncy, J. Jtowlhan, K. G. Busch, G. TVDeakin, E. A. Hunu, "». W. Ellis J FFraiii, G.A. Howes, T. i\ Harrla, .N. Mac-Leod, (i. O. M'Rae, L. U. Monk, K. A.Morris, A. Vatterson, K. A. Prater, T. Koc-Icel, J. W. Koss, W. Skinner,P. Slatterr, C.L. Spencer, J. T. Smith, J. Sw.insun, T. a.Thoinussen, B. W. Thompson, K. J,. Xtaimiux,It. H. Watt, E. Wilson, L. E. 0. Wilson,Auderson, C. E. Askew, L. .Benseman, M.Carey, Ji. fiiawner,J. Cryscll, L. Urlffltlis.A. Harris, ,T. Palmer, K. Parker. H."Vtnce,'E. Carman, 3. Mlddleton, 8. Griffiths. \V. E.I"; Atliurfold, A. Andrew, C. 1\ Bavin, 3. K.Croxford, «. Dunlou. M. E. K. Kitm;l!ilion,t\ V. Hcaly, C.-W. Hobbs, 3. W. Hill, «. W.Johnston, K. G. r. Joaea, 3. Jloorc, G. Mur-ray, A. W. Nalder, A. Kattray, E. W. JtUay,3. A. Toovcy, K. E. Watt, S. S. Wells, A.Sutherland, W. Uysart, W. M'Varlaiio, g\Kosa, 0. Alexander, A. Atsher, 1. l(urscs»Xi\ Ball, H. Camwell, C. Chapman, tf. Cham- 'l)crlain, W. Francis, S. Johns, S. Knisnt, h.Leonard, W. M'Kenzle, A. Nortb,E. Ormrod,W. Parkes, K. Paton, T. Rolfe, H. N-." Stuart,W. Tait, L. Terras. H. West, A. H. Alexan-der, T. A. Bell, S. Brown, L. A. Banttn-.f,A. N. Dalzell, W. R. Fell, J. B. Finlay, E.D. Fraser, S. R. R. Gawler, V. W. Hteins,L. E. Honcybone, A. Humphreys, P. K. Jrilm-son, B. Jiatthett, W. J. O'Connor. 0. L.Packman, K. W. Roberts, E. W. F. Simpson,R. C. Smith, P. H. Thomassen, R. M. Waldcn,JI. C. Wearne, J. Walsh.

Women.L. Blackett, A. Levy, R. Hogan, T. Pliley,E. Grant, M. Kelly, E. Maker, L. Winders,

H. Bllck.D. Allan, E. Brown, S. M. Bruce,C JI. Cliff, A. Cocker, V. E. Fosset;, K. fi.Gaby, A. L. Hußgins, G. Huggins, I. M. Ihle,JI. E. James, L.« E. Jlanlcy, E. M'rtrkua's.B Miller,D. Packer. T. Poutawera, M. ReevesB. Ross, K. Ross, G./L. Ryall, 1). Sage XScotter, E. F. Smith, JI; B. Button, C. StokesI. Taylor, J. Telfer, T. Temple, C. Thomson,D. «. Ashbolt, T. K. Palmer, I. Cok')r, E.Lewill, E. Anderson, C. Avenell, A. Copp, EFinnic, E. Fitness, M. Freeman, G. Green,L. Hamel, J. Harrison, JI. Hicks, K. Jardlne,E. Legg, E. M'Conchle, S. Jl'Donald,A. Middleton, A. Packer, R. Pascoe,R. Boole, E. Schroeder, D. Sturmey, G. TnbbF. Yeoman, L. Curtis, I. JI. Tepunl, JI. GWalton, P. J. Jl'Kegg,L. Styles, G. A. Bald-win, W. JI. Hocking, M. Hopkins,K. H. Sned-don, R. Kelly, N. C. Smith, E. B. Broderson,L. Breeze, N. Jf. Lang. P. G. Howard, A.'Archibald, D. Moore, M. L. .Dorrlcott, H. VGarnett, L. Thompson, N. Corrie, JI. B.Styles, P. A. Kicholls, H. A. Dryden 11 a,Harwood, W. U. Keatley, E; V. Jones,

HOMENURSING.T. Pockley, JI. Pockley. R. Pemberton, K.

Clarke, L. M'Kay, R. Bellett, Z. FreemanL. Heley, M. Collins, A. Byber, K. GabyA. L. Hugglns, K. Scfttter, C. Thomson, XOriffln, A. Levy, L. O'Driscoll, R. Hawaii, JtfKelly, T. Pimley. E. Grant, K. Baker, I.Harvey, L. Winders, D. Kclleher,M. O'Dris-coll. . .

PETONE.First Aid.—R. A. Usmar, L. F. D. Wil-

liams, E. A. Bambra, A.E. Binna, F. S. Jlar-tin, B. A. Lueock, A. Black.

MABTERTON.First Aid.—Jl. Barrer, E. Max, R. B.

Welch, «. Dagg, H. Nuttall. J. E. Smith, W.E. Norrls, J. Jl'Kay, C. Cooper, A. Feild-house, J. Wright, R. Shaw, J. Walker, I>. J.Falloou, T. Evaus, A. Cole, T. Youne, I.Morton, J. Peel, F. Cormack, H. Feast, J.M'AUister, K. Buscli, E. Buckley, G. Chris-tie, JI. Carriclc, E. Graham, K. Hedley, JI.Hervey, JI. A. Keetley, J. Lawrence, JI.Jlnjor, JI. »r; Marshall, R. M. Manser, NlJlortonr E. L. Jl'Laren, A. J. Held, R. Robin-son, JI. Swlnri, N. Welch.

Home Nursing.—X. Burch, E. Guham, K.Hedley, M. Haney, JI. R. Keetley, J. Law-rence, K. Leonard, M. A. Carrlck, JI. Jlajor,K. M. Jlaiiser, E. Max,F. M'Kay, A. J. Reid,R. Robinson,-, M. Swlnn.

PATEA.First Aid.—G. Pettlgriw, B. Derrett, B.

Finlayson. J. Shield, H. Geary, G. V. Rockell,11. Cooper, JI. Clennei, JI. Boyle, JI. Hunger,B. J. Gibson, B. G. Lavery.

PALMERSTON NORTH.First Aid (Girls' High School).—P. Aycrs,

M. Bcals, B. Beard,E. Bond, A. Brunton, -B.Carr, U. Clapham, E. Collins,K. Cutler, E.Dale, L. Ennis, L. Ferguson, M. Harrowßeld,11. Hunter, L. Hussey, J. Litclificld, E. Jl'Con-nor, E. Jl'Kec, J. JlacKenzie,E. M'Murray,V. Sadd, I. Skinner, A. Smart, C. Smith, H.Spring, JI. Stiles, L. Thompson, R. Thomley,E. Tlly, E. Wingate, V. Wood, A. Pees.

HAVELOCKNORTH.First Aid (Woodford House College).—P.

Tatham,Jf. Pattullo,8 White,N. Boeers,L.Caro, I. Hill.

WANOANUI.First Aid —Men: T. A, Andereon, A. 3. Ralph

G. Bridges, L. Patchett, A. Doyle, E. Gil-berd, E. Gullery, G. Prosser, H. Wright, G.Lucock, S. Nolan,A. Irwln, JI. White, 8. G.Wittall, J. Kirk, J. Patchett, A. Blair, M.Torwell, R. H. Abercromble, A. E. Berriman,A. C. Baxter, G. D. Gilbertson, T. V. Hay-wood, J. M'Donald, A. H. Jl'Klllop, R. A.R. Marshall, F. Packman,- W. C. RylandAA.JI. Wilson, W. Hutchins, S. R. JUnzies, JI.Sinan.

Wanganul Girls' College.—X. Blyth, 'K.Burling, M. Calver, J. Gllllng,E. Harrison, G.Hoinold, R. Higgins, E. Irwin, F. Knight, M.hong, N. Longrovc, J. M'MllUn, D. Pitt, H.Kedpath, E. Kowc, G. Bunncrstrum, R. Ryan,J. Xtewait. A. Swanger, J. Tliomson, A.Train, T. Wiitcombc, E. Whitta.

Women. —K. Lowe, M. A. Anderson, M.Sheppar'd, li. Haywood, -E. Tlnney, E. Hus-ton,'M. C'alder, K. Wtrd, W. Gordon, E.Mareliant, A. Toomath, J. Thomson, B. B.Taylor, K. Maddon, J. M'l.aren,K. Kllncr, L. 'Palmer, M. Elco<*, I. Maycs, E. Ward, I).Soebere, S. Syman.

NAPIER.First Aid.—Men: S.'Perry, C. P."Cook, E.

J. Thompson, T. (i. Ldtlmer,G. Net], G. H.U. Ktratlc, J. Exeter, I. Thompson, A. W. D.Stuart, Vi. Rose, E. Bartlctt, I>. B. Green-away, R. Abbott.

Womeu.-C.M. Earl, K. M'Keuzie, V. Edser,T. Lynch, C. Rose, C. Struck, C. Edser, H.Smith, P. Enoko, I. Xewtoi, P. Atkins, K.Jlaenga, N. Teohaiti, H. Bennett, K. Te Punl,M. Te Purel, A. Whaanga, K. Mohuo, i,Ormaby, A. Ormsby, N. King, K. Collier, W.Albert, K. Haig.

JUNIOR FIRBT AID..Wellington Girl Guides.—F, Longwortli, K.

M'Nab, E. Paul, K. Gunn, M. Gunn, Ji Milne,B. Robinson, E. Burnett, M. Hutsthbuse,3.Porter, RV Harper, A. Keay, M. Thomson, N.Crease, K. Young, I. Young, J. Mdodfln, M.Miirkman, A. Twlss, J. Max, K. Hursthouse,I. Downard, G. Frazer, I). H»rdlng, B. Bur-nett, B. Nelson.

According to an expert, Edinburgh ;-

perhaps the bcßt-dressed town in theUnited Kingdom, followedby the indus-trial cities of the North of England.

"Money is made to bo counted, andwoman to be beaten" is an old Rayingin Hungary, where wives must addresstheir husbands with humble respect.

A special inimical service- is to be heldat Wesley Church to-morrow evening,,when selections from "The Messiah"■will be given under the baton of Mr.,H. Temple White. The soloists arc Mrs.Wilfred Andrews, Miss Myra Sawyer,Mr. V. Bryant, and Mr. C. W. Svenson.

Special Christinasservices are to beheld in the Church of Christ, Vivianstreet, to-morrow afternoon and even-ing. The school choir, undei\the leader-ship of Mr. W. .f. Mason,will renderearuls. Thorn "ill also be solos midijuai'teltcs. These services promise to boa real musical treat. The subject. «,nui].rircss lit the evening meeting will be:"Oneof the I!bisons Why Christ Came."

T. & G. MUTUAL LIFESOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING,

REMARKABLE PROGRESS,

MELBOURNE, 18th Dec.The annual meeting of the. Austra-

lasian Temperance and GeneralMut-ual Life Assurance Society, Limited,was held to-day. The chairman, Mr.J. T. Thompson, expressed regret atthe loss caused by the death of an oldmember of the board, Mr. T. Smith,and announced that the vacancy' hadbeen filled by the appointmentof Col-onel C. E. Merrett, V.D.

After directing attention to theform of accounts which showed boththe current and previous year's fig-ures for comparison, which was muchappreciated by all interested in thesociety's affairs, the chairman report-ed tho new business for the year asamounting to the great total of127,588policies, assuring £9,577.699,of which 19,585policies assuring £4,-.368,991were issued in the ordinarydepartment and 108,003policies as-suring £5,208,708 in the industrialdepartment, the whole of the busi-ness having been secured in Australiaand New Zealand.

The total income f6r tho year was£2,415,197, a record increase of£271,058over tl|e previous year. Pay-ments to polieyholders—evidence ofincreasing service to thrifty membersof the community—had grown consid-erably, £028,107 having been paidaway; still the claims were reportedby the actuary to be liglitev thantliose expected. Regarding expenses,it wus pleasing to note tliafc 'he per-centage of expenses to income wasslightly lower than last year1. Theassurance funds increased by £1,153,----652 to £8,670,401, another record.Continued close attention has againbeen paid by the board to that mostimportantpart of tho society's opera-tions, the'investingof its funds. Infinancial circles tho reversion to thegold exchange standard was calculat-ed to bring about a reduction in themarket rate of interest in Australiaowing to the influx of investment cap-ital from abroad, but the difficultywas to forecastwith any degree ofcertainty to what extent that reduc-tion was likely, to take place. . Asthe society's investments were usual-ly made well ahead, the problemswhich arose called for the utmost cau-tion and good judgment,and now thatthe money market has reached whatmight be said to be a normal state,the board has reason to be well sat-isfied with all the transactions of thepast year. The society held nearlythree millions of Government securi-ties, and over four millions of muni-cipal and local body .securities, outof the total assets of nearly nine mil-lions.

The chairman reported that themagnificent ten-storied buildingat the"corner of King William and Grenfellstreets, Adelaide, had just been com-pleted,' and was ready for occupation,while during the year a new buildingfor the society at Bendigo had beenfinished, and good progresswas tnadewith a fine building in Christchurch,New Zealand. These buildingswererendered necessaryby the very rapidexpansion of th<a socitety 's operation's-

The;rate of interest earned on themean funds for the year reached thehigh figure of £5 10s percent., an increase 'o& 2s percent. over the previous year.in view of the splendid margin be-tween this rate and the rates of 3per cent, and 37;-per cent, assumed inthe valuation, the future bonus pros-pects of the society were exceedinglybright.

The actuarial report showed a re-cord surplus in both departments witha 'substantial increase in the bonusscale for whole life and endowmentassurances in the ,ordinary depart-ment, and the maintenance of a veryfine scale in the industrial department.

The society's special services topolieyholders were well maintained.Owing to the trade depression and in-dustrial disturbances,the lien revivalsystem was largely availed of, 27,000lapsed policies being brought intobenefit by this system.

■ The chairman emphasised that thesociety was the first to introduce intoAustralia and New Zealand both thisliei). revival system and also fsg nurs-ing service.

In conclusion, the chairman evi-denced the wonderful growth of thepast ten years by these figures: In-come £576,646 ten years ago; £2,----415,197to-day. New business, £2,----773,169 t«n years ago; £9,577,699to-day. Assets £2,046,022 ten yearsago; £8,964,782 to-day. Paymentsto polieyholders £184,869 ten yearsago; £628,107 to-day. He then paida tribute to the loyal co-operation andsplendid work put forth by the so-cidty's staff throughout Australia andNew Zealand.

Mr. K. M'Donald, in seconding themotion, said that he believed no otherlifo assurance socioty in tho BritishEmpire of asimilar size to the T. andG. conld show such a wonderful rateof growth.. .

The motion for the adoption.of theannual report, revenue account andbalance-sheet, and actuarial report,was carried unanimously.—(Publishedby arrangement.)

FIRE

A call was received by tho Fire Bri:gade at .3.45 this morning to "" tho"'stonc-rooin" and garageof tho'Gov-ernmentPrinting Office,a shed detach-ed from the main building. Thebuilding and contents were slightl"damaged before the outbreak was sup-pressed.

"The alarm was received at the FireBrigade station by means of the VigilantAutomatic Fire Alarm system, and nodoubt this protection was the means ofaverting very considerable damage.Turnbull and Jones,Limitsd, InstallationContractors. Inquiries solicited."—Advt,

LAND SALE

A successfulsale of Pukoriin Bay sea-side sections Was held on .-■c-count ofMr. CharlesGrayat theDominion Fann-ers' Institute Buildings, on Wednesday.The New Zealand Loan and -MercantileAgency Co., Ltd., oll'ered,in conjunc-tion with 'Messrs. Longmore and Co., (i3splendid sections. There was a good at-tendance, and the bidding was spirited.A good percertugo of the allotments were.disposed of. uiiil further sales have beeneffected. The prices rculised were ._satis-factory.

St. Thomas,'*, Day (Sunday. Mill) i:the patioiial festivalauliiver..-aiy of theopening of St..Thomas.; ...'hurcli,»w----town. 'J'lioro will be special services. Ihopveueher in the evening bciu;:. Kuv,Groves,,assistant curate of St. Murk's.

STOCK AND SHAREMARKET.

WELLINGTON BUSINESS

Prices of investment and mining stock! to-day were as follow:—

Yosterday.-Sales on 'CliaDßc: NationalBauk of Aew Zealand, £0 18a (cum.); Kawa-rnu, (is. Reported sales: National Insur-ance, £3 ISs; New Zealand Kefrigerating,

](l a.m. call to-day.—Reported sale - 5J percent. Inscribed Stock (15)33), £91) 7s (id.

TRANSACTIONS ELSEWHERE

(n TtLEORAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)... AUUKLAN...D. JBth December.Sales; Taujiin Coal, les; Auckland XJas, 2383d; kauri Timber, 325; Kawarau, «s »d, 6s"JU, Cs 6d (two sales), Gs 7d; Nonpareil, 9|d.DUNEDIN, 18th December.Sales: Dominion Rubber, Ols; New Zea-laud Breweries,59s 9d. Sale reported: Black's

Gold Mining, 4s 3d (prem.).DIiNEDIN, This Day.

Sales on 'Change: National Electric !!>»"N.Z. Breweries (debentures), 25s (odd parcel)CHRISTCITURCiI, 18th DecemberSales reported: Black's Goldmining, 4s(prem.) - .

METEOROLOGICAL

WELLINGTON'S WEATHER

SATURDAY, 19th DECEMBEK.

The Moon.—Last quarter, Bth day. 11.41p.m. New moon, 16th day, (1.35 a.m. Firstquarter, 22jid day, 10.38 p.m. Full moon, SOtnday, 1.31 p.m.

The Sun—Rose today, 4h 13m a.m.; sets7h 23m p.m. Rises to-morrow, 4h 13m a.m.;sets 7h 23m p.m.

Bright Sunshine;Yesterday—Morning, Ob55m; afterfoon,6h 10in; total, 7h sm.Temperature in Shade—Maximum, 62.9deg.minimum, 49.1deg.; mean, 56.Meg.Eainfall—Total lor the 24 hours preceding 9

a.m. to-day—Nil. Total to date during themouth—l.BCin.

Wind—Velocity of the wind for the 24 hourspreceding 9 a.m. to-day—B.2 miles per hour.

Barometer—Yesterday, 9 a.m., 29.93. To-day, » a.m., 29.90; noon, 29.98.

SYNOPSISOF LAST 24 HOCRS.The weather has been fair, though dull atlimes, and southerly to westerly breeies haveruled. Atmospheric pressure bas risen in

;the North. ... . i.n; "■ :

TO-DAY'SWEATHER.

B, blue iky, b* the »tmosptier« elctr orheavj. C, clouds, passing cloudi. D, driti-ling f»in. F, fo»gy. G, gloom;, dirkweather. B, hail. L. lightning. M,miity. 0, overcast, the whole iky coveredwith thick clouds, P, passing shower*. Q,squally. R, rain, continued rain S, snow.T, thunder. V, ugly threatening appearance.H, hsty.

C, calm, t light. BR, breere. FB,frcili breete. MG, moderate sale. G. wholtor he«Tjr gait. W, gale of exception*! serer-

FOKKCAST.The fallowing forecast was iscucci at 9 a.m.

today tor the subsequent 24 hours:—Winds—Variable ami strong wiuds; north-

«rlie» i>revnilliie ami increasing northwardi>f New Plymouth and Napier, and.-strong togitlc elsewhere, for v storm developing to thewestward.

Barometer—Fall everywhere.Scan—Kougli on nil Hie western coast anil

between Castlepoiut and Kaikoura; moderateelsewhere.Tides—Good generally.Warning signals for northerly gales are ex-

hibited at Castlepoliit, Cape Campbell, Steph-en Island. Farewell Spit, Cape I'oulwind, andNugget Point.

Weather—Unsettled and cloudy weather,with rainfollowing generally.

D. C. BATES.Saturday, 19th December, 1925.

THE SALVATION ARMY

Commissioner R. Hoggard will to-mor-row, at the Citadel,Vivian street, directspecial meetings on the occasion of theretirement and farewell of Lieutenant-Coloneland Mrs. Bray, who, alter forty-three years of ceaseless activity in theranks of the SalvationArmy, are nowplaced upon the retired list. ColonelBray is a well-known figure in SalvationArmy and other circles,and all citizenswho are engaged or interested in 'socialwelfareare invited to the citizens' gath-ering at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.The platform will be occupied by pro-minent mcii of riie. religious and secularlife of the city. The Colonelwill speakon the social work of the SalvationArmy, of which he has been in chargefor eighteen years. At 7 o'clock a pub-lic farewellwill be held in the Citadel,when CommissionerH. Iloggurd will pro-side.

TRADE AND FINANCEFOREIGNEXCHANGES.

(UNITIO MEM ASSOCIATION—COmiSBT.)(.AUSTRALIAN-HEW ZEALAND CABLB ABBOCUTIOK.)

(Received 19th December, S a.m.)LONDON, 18th December.

Foreign rates of exchange on 18th Decem-ber, as compared with par rates, or as aver-aged first half of 1914, are:—

BUTTER AND CHEESE.

tONDON, J7th December.'

Butter is very dull, and prices are lower,following a decline in Danish to 178s on thecessation of American inquiry. Nominal quo-tationsare:—New Zealand choicest salted, 172ato 17(is per cwt; Australian, Kids to 170s. Cheese is slow of »ale. New Zealand, 104sto 100s per cwt.. '

BRADFORD WOOL MARKET.LONDON, 17th December.Tlie Bradford wool. market is more active

"with better inquiryfor all sorts. Quotations ■

Sixty-fours quality, 49d per 1b; sixties, 46d,:fifty-sixes. 35d; littles, 27d; forty-iixes- 23diforties, 22d. . ""■"". 'CHICAGO WHEAT.

NEW YORK, IStli December.Chicago wheat.—December, new, 1 dollar72 cents; old. 1 dollar GBJcents: May,new, 1 dollar S6 cents; old, 1 dollar 041 cents;July, 1 dollar 4SJcents. " 'P. AND O. STOCK.

LONDON", 17th December.P. and O. deferred stock, £238 (ex dividend),

SALE OF HIDES.

tONDON, 17th DecemberTlie hides sales were slow. Australiansalted. 201b to SOlb, 7Jd per lb; 401b to501b, 7Jd; 601b upwards, 7id; dry salted, 201bto 301b, 10d;.301b to 401b, !)»d.

SHEEPSKINSSALES.

"" LONDON, 17th December.At tue>siieepskius sales there wag * xoodattendance. , The United States were thechief buyers, Coiitinentaloperation very little.Merinos declined 7J per cent., crossbreds, hue,6 per cent., and inferiorpar to 5 per cent,compared with the sale on 29th October.

METAL MARKETS.

LONDON,17th December.Copper: On spot, £59 v 13s 9cl per ton:forward delivery, £e» l«e 3d.Load; £34 12s 6d aßd £34 9s .CdSpelter: £38 7» Oil and £37 ss. 'Tin: £2SO 1T« (id and £270 17s Cd.

~fr'i staudard- SI l>Wd per ounce; fine,

WOOL MARKET FIRM.Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., and Ab-raham and Williams, Ltd., report having re-ceived cable advice from their London Housereading as follows:—"Woolsales closed, mar-ket firm. Continentaland Bradford"buyerschief operators, competition animated; 159,----500 bales offered for series, 138,000- sold.

Greasy merino topmaking wool, l»V4d. Goodtopmuklng wools, Id above ordinary. "" Firehalfbred, 50/58, 18d-; halfbred, st/56 17dThree-quarterbred 48/50, l«d; line crossbred4(>/48, 15<1, each grade food Id higher; me-dium crossbred 44/40, 14K-d; crossbred 40/44,Id; good >4d higher. Crossbred lambs 46/50,16d. , Scoured prices par, sllpe pricesliar to 5 per cent. higher, market closesfirm. ' ■■'.-..■

The Department of Agriculture lias receivedthe following cnbl«frani, dated the 17th in-stant, from the High Commissionerfor NewZealand, London:—"Wool sales closed -Wed-nesday, after 15 Sellingdays, the total otter-ing being 103,500 bales. 01 these 134 000sold Continenttaking 73,0m, Home trade60,000, and America 5080. Improvement es-tablished at opening was maintained untilthird week, when sharp decline occurred, buy-ers, having covered Immediate requirements,and influenced' by easier overseas marketsand reduced French buying. Competitionmore active towairds close, and prices slightlyhardened. Compared with avenge' Octoberrates, best merino finishedpar to 5 per cent "ordinary, 5 per cent, to 7% per cent.; finecrossbred, 5 per cent.; medium and coarsecrossbred, pur to 5 per cent, lower. Averaceclosing rates:—6o/61(merino*. Is sd" to Islid; 50 (super halfbred), Is 5d to Is 7d;.48 (flue crossbred), Is 4d to Is 3d- 44-41)(medium crossbred), Is 2>/jd to Is 3Hd; 36----40 (coarse crossbred), Is l^d-to- Is 2%d.■Next series commence 19th January."

FROZENMEAT MARKET.Messrs. Levin and Co., Ltd., have received

the following cable from their Londonngents, dated IStli December:—"As comparedwith last week's advices, quotations aro un-altered. The market remains' quiet, withlittle inquiry."

Tlic New Zealand Loan -and MercantileAgency Company,. Limited, have received thefollowing cablegram from' their London houseunder date 18th instant:—"New Zealandfroeni Meat: Umb, 9>,4d per lb <a»eragc) 1nMitton. quotiitions unchanged. Market quietlast quotations, 11th December,1»35 ■ Wetherand maiden ewe, light T'id per lb, heavy«2&d per lb; ewe, light 5d per lb,'heavy

SKINS,HIDES,AND TALLOW.The Wellington brokers report having heldheir fortnightly sale of skins, hides, andtallow yesterday, wh«n there was a fait at-tendance of buyers.Sheopskinsi—For dry skins there was goodcompetition at fromId to 2d and oecMlon-f" y, 2^d'below last sale values. Saltcds

ii.il M«h««P«r. Quotations; Halfbred,lid to 13>/2(1; fine crossbred, 10'^d to 12d;

medium-coarse crossbred,-9%d to lid: shortto half-wools, 8d to l»%d; lambs, 10y.d to,«,;., , d an<i imaged ■crossbred, ■ o"d tolO.idj inferior and badly damaged, 3d to8y3 d; pelts, 7d to 10%d; damp, salted, andgreen, 5s to 10s Mj pelts, salted, 2s lidto 4s 3d: lambs, salted, 2s 6d to 4s 3d.Hides.—As compared with last sale pricesheavies, mediums, and lights were par to-,4d easier, whilst kip, .yearling, and calfshowed, a- decline of to »<,d. quota-tions:—Ox.heavy, TOlb and over, S%d to9Vjd; ox,, heavy, 59!b to BSlb', B%dto 9^d;ox. medium, 531b to 581b, Gd to B%d- Oxllelit. <IDlb to D2lb, 5%dto 7'id; cut, allnny,and Inferior, 2',4d tv ;v»df cow, heavy. 5311.and over, Pd to id; cow, medium, 151b to52)b, B'/fidto 7d; cow, light, 33!b to 441b.'ii-Hdi to Td; cut, slippy, and inferior. Idtn sfed: bull, *Ug, 2,«i,dto 'Id; yearlings, 11lb KMOlb, 7lid to 8-Jid; yearlings, lllb to 32lb. li'/'ti to Sd ; calf, superior, up to 1011). :oilf, medium-good, up to 101b, «!4d to 12-)8 d;calf, damaged, up to 101b, Id to lOd. ■

Tallow.—Ona par. In casks, 24s to 32sOd: in tins, etc... 18s to 27k.

.Sundries.—Horse hair, 20>id to 21d; cowtails, l^d to 16d-

LONDON SHEEPSKINSALES.

Messrs. Dalftety and Co., Ltd., report hav-ing received the following cablegram fromtheir London house under date, of the 18thInstant:— 'At tho sheepskin sales, 2880 bales of sheep-skins were offered, and |>racltcally all sold.The -following is the range of pricesj—Merino, % tofull-woollcd, 15'id to l"d; mer-ino, % to Vj-woolled, 10>/.dto lid; merino,short and shorn, BK-d to lOd; crossbred, %to full-woolled, nue, 13V£dto 17d; cruss-l.red, % to full-woolled, meMium and coarsellVid to 15Mjd: crossbred, % to «4-woolled,

fine. 12d to i.r.«.<|; crossbred, U to %-wootlod,medium and coarse, 9^d, to .14lid; croaslircd.short and shorn, 9'/d to 13d; lambs, lidto 15'/4 d.

PETONE CARNIVAL

The carnival being organised by thePetone Beautifying and Foreshore Im-provement ISociety for .tho Ohrintmiiß ftndJfewYear holidays promises to be a hugesuccess.- - "■ - - .

At a mewling of the cnmmitlcn onTucmlay eveniiur,it was rupmted. thatall frt-raiigeijients were well in liand, andthe applications 'fur «pi\ce exceeded ex-pectations. '.» '

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Oil Boxing Day the carnival.will beopened by it procession, to 'leave theKailway Stationat 10 o'clock.- The FireBrigade, two local bands, and BoyScoutswill take part, and prizes areoffered for children in, fancy dress. ThePetone Rowing Club will row a pro-grammeof raws dviriuji Boxing Day.

Special iirriinjiemonts have been nmtlrwith tin' KliMrti-ii- ]»o\vpi- Ttoiiril and thebeach will, be brilliantly ..illuminutcdevery cvi'iiili;;.

On Xcw Year's f:'.vo n huge b'.tn'irciviJl usher in the Now Your.

FALSE RETURNSA plea of guilty to having made a

falsemonthly statement to the WarPensions Board was entered by a mar-ried man, George Henry -Moore,-in- the"Magistrate's'Court' yesterday" afternoon.

Sub-Inspect . Kemp - ..expliiined thatthe informationswere laid under section20 of the War Pensions Act, 1915,whichprovided for a penalty of £100 ortwelve months' imprisonment. The ■ de-fendanthad been in - jceiptof a disable-ment pension of 17s 6d a week sinceSeptember, 1920, ami was granted aneconomic pension "in October, 1924.Sincehe had been "receiving the econ-omic pension he had been in constantemploymentwith "the" exception of Apriland May-of this year.- He entered intobusiness on his own'account in 1924 asa cabinetmaker,and by twelve falsestatements he obtained £58 10s fromthe Pensions Department which he 1 wasnot entitled to. It was correct that inone statement he said he bad just start-ed in business. The promts from hisbusiness for twelve months ending Nov-ember,1935,were £252 16s 7*.

Mr. Sievwrighf:'"That is His wife'ibusiness." . ■ ■.■■-'''■""■■>;■■■"■■■"

Mr. Kemp: "He was nearly twelvemouths in business, before,he made itover to his wife, and we say that issubterfuge."' '.'..''

Mr. Kemp said it was not claimed thatthe defendantwas wealthy1,but it wasclaimed that he was not entitled to thepension. However,he was not -in>,"verygood' *health, and Jie,had .done his bestto make Rood, fHe is .not a .slacker/said Mr',

1 Kemp, "but "we"say lie had noright to put in these falsereturus.'Tvhichare anabuse of a provident Act.". -Oil behalf of the accused,Mr. A,. J},Sievwright said '"it "was regretted -thatnil the fiiets were not disclosed to thePensions Department. Moore's wife as-sisted him, and Moore pottered roundand helped when ne could. His effortsto relieve the. State of. expense,, whichwould follow if he went to hospital,were commendable. Moore was underthe impression that the word /'employ-,nient" meant "lull employment." Thecase was not .. serious one of"its'"kind!""I don't propose to impose a.penrtftv,-but the accused las received"fundswhich he was not entitled to receive;'1'fsiid Mr. Page, S.M. ."He.will havcto

refund the money." The. Magistr^tftordered tbe accused to coino tip for sen-tence when called upon >vitliin: tvielve;month*; and refund the money irrong-fully obtained. ' - "' - '' '

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1925. 9

10 a.m. Call:Investment. Buyers. Sellers.

£ 8. d. £ s. d.DJ p.c. Ins. Stock, 1933... 99 0 0 —5j p.c. Ins. Stock, 1927-41 — 97 10 0ij p.c. Bonds, 1939 — 90 10 0Wellington Gas Debent.... 102 0 0 —Wellington Racing Club

Debentures — 107 10 0Oisborne Sheepfarmers'Debentures — 101 0 0

Bunk of Australasia 14 3 0 —National Bank of N.Z,(cum.) _

6 18 GBank of N.S W 42 15 0 —Bank of New Zealand ... — 2 16 9Unipn Bank of- Aust. ... UlB 0 —N.Z. Guarantee Corp. >

(ord.) (8s) — 0 10 0N.Z. Guarantee Corp.(ord.) (fls)

_07 10

'

National Insurance — 3 19 0South British Insurance — ° 14 6N.Z. Refrigerating (10«) 0 7 0 —Huddart, Parker (0rd.)... 2 i a 2 4 6Wellington Wool, (ord.) — 6 10Wellington Wool, (pref.) 0 0 0 —Westport Coal — 1 1" 0Waipa Coal_

0 17 (iKauri Timber (ex:) . _

1i» 9Leyland O'Brien Timber 119 0 2 10National Timber ISOManning and Co 2 16 2 2 8Staples and Co :..., 2 0 6 2 19N.Z. Breweries

_303Colonial bugar 52 0 0 ■—

Kirkculdie and Stains(Pref.) :.... _

100WoiiKiniW.)_

0 17 0W.I.C.A. (pref,) 0 17 0 —Mining:Kiiwarnu : 0 0 3 0 7 0

Ther. ISUtiom. Wiud. B»r. in Ws'th'r

ShadeCape Marie, YD SK i 30.01 07 7.Rurscll SK (b 30.«5 «t» <JDokianga Heads SW 1 50.03 07 UKalpara Sig Stn SI 30.01 05 0Manukau Heads SW 1 30.02 03 OAuckland NW I 30.0S «9 BCTiritiri W 1 . — «5 cKawhia W I 28.1)8 82 CTauranga NW 1 29.99 08 0T«upo N I 29.90 60 OEast Cape SW I 30.05 «1 CGisborne SE 1 30.03 09 BONupier Nli br 3(1.00 71 BUastlepolnt NE br — ' 68 (;Cape Palliser E I — <(ij cCiijie Egmont ... SW I 29.89 " (» OPatea NNW 1 30.00 C 2 CWunganui W 1 30.01 CO OFoxton Calm — 62 BCWellington NW br 29.9C. (SI O(.iape Campbell NW fb 29.92 flfl (;Farewell Spit ... W fb 30.00 li 7 BWeetport SW 1 30.07 57 CGreymouth SW br 30.00 58 OArthur's Pass NW fb — *1 oChristclmrcb E 1 29.88 65 BCAk»ro« L.H N 1 29.W1 59 BTim»ru c»lm 29.92 fit BCOamara Nbr 29.90' 59 BCDunedin Calm 2U.90 56 BCQueenstown ...... W 1 29.89 62 CNiißßets N 1 29 89 58 B-,Bluff NE I 29.85 50 O

l*ec. ( IJeC.18. 10. Par.

Brussels, francs to £ ... 10(1.95 107.00 26.22iParis, francs to £'. 133.43 128.85 25.22JStockholm, kroner to 4' 18.12 18.13 18.12Oslo, kroner to £ 23.92' 23.81 18.12Copenhagen, knr to £... 1'J.48 10.45 18 12Berlin, Keichmark to £ 20.37 20.37 ' —Rome, lire to £ 120.25 120 43 25.22|Calcutta, pence torupee 183-10 183-10 24Yokohama,pence to yen ,21f 21 5-10 24 43Houg Kong, pence todo! 28j 28f 24Jfontreal, dol. to £ ... 4.85J 4.854 4.860New York, dol. to£ .... 4.83 3-16 4.85J 4.8«6Amsterdam, florins to£ 12.04 12.07 12.107Batavia, florins to £ ... 11.96 11.97 —

llalducss may be. due to bad teethuc'.'ording tv a new medical theory.

MISCELLANEOUS. ■"' ;~ V-~r. the PEN, doc^qr: ;; L;";;JS the recoKtiited medico for FountainPens and Evoryharp Pencils Cofliul^tatibns true. Gob.- Jcfiefy. Stationer.Lnnibton tju»»..-';';-S; ■'5- '■ . . :.! ■ :\, ll ,'r. TO 'LAND --AGENTS. -" <■<■■■"pLEASE «ote that' my.Property, 26,-■*-' Austin-st.,is Withdrawn from Sale;,as from this date.—B'. Robinson, 13th. -Dec., im. ■■.■ ";--.y- - / .-., ■"*".

EXCAVATING.; "~""T~PRICE Wanted f.r Excavating Gar-

age-Site, at 29,Grove-rd.,Kelburri,'where plans and specifications- can- heseen any evening after o'clock.'V'URSES' and Waitresses' Aprons, 'in'■*■' stock and to1 order. Infants'' Out- —fita, etc... Mrs. Collins, next Rod*Butchery, Conrtenay,-pl. . . .;...VMAS Puddings, in baaing, lib 2s 3d;-*»- 21b. 4s; Aulsebrook's,the Irtst. .B-Smith's. .: . ■■ ■-- ■ ■ -■■- - "

NIQUE Xmas Novelties: PocketNeedle Cases,from 2g 6d; Mani-cures, from 4s 6d; Scents,from ls-Gd.

Lloyd, Jeweller,Lambtonqy. and Cnbu-' st. ■ ■ [ ""- ■" : ■

VMAS Gffts^-Dorpthy Bags, la 6d;V■"■ Powder Sachets,Is 3d; Xih'eii Bags(torn 2s lid. Thousands Handkerchiefs,ladies' and gents', 2d' to 3& 6d each.Morgan's, 115,.Cubanst. ; ' . ..\rUAH— Almond-Iced tfruit Cokes,"211*,'■■A- 3s 6d; 31b 5s 3d; Aulsebfook's,the:best. B. Smith. * - - ..,,.-■XTOLIDAY Frock« in- marocain, Fuji-*"*" silk, voile, zephyr, poplin, etc.;. .iillto be cleared at Special■ Xmas Prices.Genuine reductions. Morgan's, .115,Cuba-st. .... '. '.. ,';.., "■ u'.VV. V"f^RAMOI'HOME Repairs -Wanted" * linovu, tliat C. Matbieson,1, Pen-rose-av., Ifewtovni,Expert Mechanic, ie-pairs all makes of Gramophone Motors.Satisfactionguaranteed.-- '■■' J. '~.~".'-r-

A&EX cures worst case's bad- legs,variccife'■-'■ ulcers; .without ", Testing;'

simple, inexpensive * Ernest-Healey, Chemist,Foxtqn, Nurse,\y,oq\-.. ,"

cott,-95, Couftenay-pL, Wellington. .T73WEK prices at B. Smith's—bc'sf-"' sert Peaches,Is 2d;:Apricots,.li2il.Pine,(id; Dates,3d; Raising, sd; Mixed-Peel,Is 2d lb. "

"■;' "''7 '"" '""MAS ami New Year'.Uifti-jluiHl-

reds to choose".from;both':ti*fut;and ornamental,at Kadford%-Sale-1-infour shops. _"■_pATARRH . Su«erer«-rSend. now for

Langley's Treatment. Month's sup*ply includes necessary- apparatus; 6s 6dposted. From L. G. Grey,. Mail Order;Chemist.New Lynn, Auckland. . ..,;

IERNEST W. BURD, Watchmakei- and* Jeweller,20 yearswith ,W;N. Tuck-

er and Jennees and Ptttridge.D'Fletcli^.er's.Building, Ropm 10,Af Williarst, ,SAVE Money—Discount Week at .Gill's.

■ A -Xmas Box to our." pUßtomers.;Ladies' Outfitters,-137,Afanneriwi.-"-■■ ~> .XMAS Confectionery—Special > ■reduc- ■

tiong. Liquorice Allsorts, b.,lb;.Wrapped Toffee, 1» lb; Soft tTubea. \nlb; London Mixture, Is lb; al! in 7 or81b boxes. B. Smith,. ;;.: ..;■„:;.OUR Famous Xinas Puddiqg, .Is Cji.peF,;

lb; full of real rich.fruit. Ihistin's,Cuba-st..and Newtowh, "I. " .*/ '''""RUPTURE Sufferei-a. avoidaH.'sfwiii,'.!

wear the Improved .Truss,superior,'.to others. F./K.houri and Co., Cuba-st., 'sole a;(eiit. / ■'■'-' '■' ";' ;i' "'

T Kadfoid's Sale—Cliristinas-BSI-gaiiis,at reiluccd prices in. all four shops.

Call in and look roiind.. "; .

'■rpHEKE'S gladness in iciiiembiiuVcc."4- Big variety of Xmas' and -Nii\«Year Cardsat Aitkeii's Arcade,5, Couv-tenay-pl. .'-'- - -■'.--" ■'-' ■-'

H^AYLOR'S for, Dyeing and CleaniiigTJ-*" I'etitln.T work of''all descriptions.''

Tel:';-'20-6IV. 41,-:Kciit-- -terrace, ■ next'Nimnio'i?/" ..::: : -.. . .,:,,.

GIVE your lady a Uathiiig-C6Btuiii«i:i;idCap, sniavt aikl.<sorviceaiMß;*" Hpr-'

uig's, tho Bathers'-CuHitters;--."Cuba-st.__("«OLD Armlets from 17s 6d,GoldWrist

* Watches,from £3 19s 6d; SilverWrist Watches,from .275..64.- Lloyd'a,,Lambton-qy aud Cuba-st. ... .DRAPERY, on easy payments. " Evary-

article guaranteed; town pricee; no,interest. D. Lewis and ' Co.,- '

Importers,'Bay-rd-./Kilbirnie. " ; '"",.'"'.'20/- ow' Go°a3 °>'er- -£3, aosj.:o3r:&"' ~ Goods under £3. Dis^ounj:'Week at Gill's, 137t Manriers-Bt.''" '"■" "XMAS Hams—Medium size, la 2dTSmall Size,' Is 3d. We.have.500Hams between 91b and Mb. Get in early.)-1-B. Smith ■'".-'■" t

.-A N Ideal Xmas Present: Firth's Stain-1'

-rv less Knives (Table and Dessert),only 2s 6d each. Lloyd, Jewejlet, Lanib-ton-qy. and Cuba-st. "■■■■■■■■ .■."> ■ ■

'pHRI'STMAS Presents,Dolls,-PramsVFairy Tricycles'; Boys"' And: .'GirlsUCycles, cheapest in city. Ijawrio :■ and'Sons,opp. :Libraiy,.Newtown. ■ >.mt..PVERYTfiINi* yo\i' need: for: JCmaJ-M-J bakins at B. Smitlr's. --lldiwiiß,-C><\;

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Dates. 3(t; ifrc'scrveJGiugw,-ls 6>t;-Chor-ries^ 0d Ulb. . ' .. ■' ' '""-,' '

V.AXGY- Cheese, -Ens-fish St.iH,oii..*,■*11»;,x (-Jnrgouzola,--4s; Unglkii Chester,'&i;.j^hHhj;,lMghii-o:1 ,25.(id. ..^. Spiitli',. .';.''rpOYS ■ and ' ifuncy ' Goqgls for "Simis.■■*-■ Pl'csents ..in great variety, '

justopened. ' Mvb.'" Collins,.Courtenay-pL,'next Rod's Butcliary. .'".-.;

A.' Kadford'sSale—Lino,.os6d,yd, 2,\<!sA*- wide; Cavpel. L>s Gt|i''vd;' Towels,Od; Shcetinjfs. Is llil; Casolni-nt.Js'yd;All-wool -Blankets,-25s -pair; IlcarUini^s.4s lid. , ' -..,'■1"(\/ i: iM;ci;iTiy ViiTOwiir"^'"! '<<M-*-y/ >:-:i; -JOs' dW (.'ood«':('.vi.i-"i:::.Ui'cal'Xinah filer. Gill';.. 137,Miruli'cu-st. '

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ENTERTAINMENTSPRINCESS THEATRE.

The comfort of patrons of the Prin-cess Theatre, in Manners street, hasbeen .studied by the management in com-pletely reconstructing nnd renovatingthe interior, and the house was openedagain last night after being in the handsof the contractor for about three months.The alterations have 'produced surpris-ing results, and it is difficult to recog-nise, in the rehabilitated Princess theold buildingwhich didservice previously.In the first place, the auditorium has,been completely turned around, and thesmall gallery, which formerly facedeast-wards, has now been replaced by muchmore roomy accommodation facing thescreen from the other end of the hall.The whole of the finish of the interioris in clean white plaster, the designingbeing the more effectivefor its plain-ness and the lack of ornate elaboration.All the seats, both upstairs and down-stairs/ are of the comfortable tip-uptype, and they are nicety upholstered inleather. Two new machines project thepictures from the operating box, whichis fireproof and approached from a sep-arate entrance independent of the inter-ior of the theatre. Within a short tiaethe managementwill throw open to theirpatrons comfortable rest-rooms andlounges on the first floor of the Mannersstreet frontage. The featurepicture forreopening week is"a Cecil de Mille pro-duction,"The Goldenßed," from Wal-lace Irwin's novel of the same name. Itis excellently cast, Rod le Rocque; VeraReynolds, William Rich, Warner Baxter,Theodore Kosloff, and Julia Faye tak-ing the principal parts. Someof thescenes are equal in splendour to any-thing that has ever been produced in

soreen art. As a social satire. "TheGoldenBed" bids fair to equal the suc-cess of "Feet of Clay," and other ac-claimed triumphs of the screen. A sec--ond featureattraction is the OwenDavismelodrama,"Nellie, the Beautiful CloakModel." Claire Windsor is ably support-ed by Mac Busch, Lew Cody, HobartBoeworth, and Edmund Lowe. One ofthe most exciting incidents is the kid-napping of the heroine. The programmealso includes excellent supporting pic-tures. The incidental music is played bya capable orchestra,under the directionof Mr. Stan. Mead.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.Fast and exciting, "The Fighting

Heart," a film version of Larry Evans'snovel, "Once to Every Man," providesan ideal starring vehicle for GeorgeO'Brien, the youthful William Fox.star, and its initial screening at theQueen's Theatre last evening attracteda large house. O'Brien has the part ofDeDny Bolton, a shy country boy whogoesto New York and there wins fameas a prize-fighter. In a thrilling en-counter he is defeated by ""Soapy Wil-liams, the bully and champion heavy-weight of the town, but Denny waitshis time and then soundly thrashes Wil-liams for speaking disparagingly ofDenny's fiancee. O'Brien has splendidphysical attainments, which stand himin good stead in the strenuous work ofthe ring, and he also shows outstand-ing ability as the well-groomed habitueof Broadway. Billie Dove plays theleading femininerole. Also on the billare a further instalment of the serial,"Samson of the Circus," and a laugh-able comedy. The Queen's Orchestraplays excellent incidental music.

TIVOLI THEATRE.The star featureat the Tivoli Theatre

torday is D. W. Griffith's master-piece, "Orphans o£ the Storm," feat-uring Lillian and Dorothy Gish, assistedby a very strong cast. The French Re-volution js shown in all its grim horror,■whill there;are scenes of gorgeoussplen-dour, spectacles' that stun the Benaes,lavishness almost unbelievable, andcoursing through it all infinite human-ity. Like a thread of gold, the delight-ful love jjtoryof Henriette and the Chev-alier is unfolded. The second' pictureis a Fox production entitled "Ladies toBoard," starring Tom Mix and Tony,the wonder horse. Screening times arc:"Ladies to Board," 1, 4, and 7 p.m.;"Orphans of the Storm," 2, 5, and 8.5p.m. Plan at The Bristol or ring the-atre.

STRAND THEATRE.The programmeshowing this evening

at the Strand Theatre can be right-ly termed one of all-round excellence,the two star feature* being "The Trif-lers" and "Pagan Passions." Thecast in' "The Triflers" is com-posed of Mac Busch, PrankMayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, EvaNovak;and Lee Moran. The story con-cerns the life of a younglady who, onbeing left a fortune, devotes her lifeto a Chain of endless flirtations. In "PaganPassions," June Elvidge, who recentlytoured New Zealand in the "SpringCleaning" Company, is starred. The sup-porting pictures include comedy, cartoon,and Pathe Gazette.

ARTCRAFT THEATRE.An excellent bill of fare is in store

for patrons of the Artcraft Theatre thisevening, when 'the favourite actor,George Arliss, supported by TaylorHolmes, Edith Roberts,and Ronald Col-man, will be seen in the comedy-drama,"Twenty Dollars a Week." Arliss takesthe role of a millionaire who becomesdisgusted with the. thriftleßsncssof hisson and cuts him off with 20 dollars aweek allowance. Other excellent sup-porting pictures will be shown, all tofirst-classmusic by James Haydock.

QUALITYTHEATRE, ISLAND BAY."Those Who Dare," a Paramount pic-

ture of outstanding merit, includes anall-star cast, headed by Marguerite de laMotte, John Bowers, Edward Burns,and Sheldon Lewis, and will be screen-ed to-night at the Quality Theatre. Thestory is a thrillingone, with a very un-ußual climax. The^ supports include aStan Laurel comedy.

SHORTT'STHEATRE.Corinne Griffith) more beautiful, more

alluring and ■ charming than ever, to-gether with Milton Sills, is the star in"Single Wives," the leading attractionon the programme at Shortt's. The-atre. to-day. It is the story of a wifewjio', desiring the love and attention ofher husband,, is practically forced intothe arms of another man "because ofher husband's lack of appreciation. Thesecond feature on the programme is"Painted People)1' in which ColleenMoore ploys the chief role.

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.The latest Master Picture, "The Para-

site," .is the chief attraction at OurTheatre to-night. It tells the story ofa young girl's struggle to retain herSQcial position against the sharp ad-vances of poverty. ;It has manyfine set-tings, and a- notable cast includes MadgeBellamy, Owen Moore, and -BryantWashburn. The supports are excellent.

BROOKLYN PICTURES.A Rex Ingram production, "The Arab,"

heads the programmeat Brooklyn to-night. Alice Terry and Ramon Nbvarroare in the star roles. The picture is aromance set in the fascinating area ofNorthern Africa.

SEASIDE PICTURES,LYALL BAY.Betty Blythe, Lou Tellegen/ Patsy

Ruth Miller, Phyllis Haver, and JacliMulhall, appear in "The Breath of Scan-dal," to be screened at the SeasidePic-tures to-night. The supporting pro-grammeis Pathe Gazette,Dunedin Ex-hibition, and a Snub Pollard comedy,"The Walk Out."

STAR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.A remarkable drama of life in Africa

is contained in "The Empire Builders,"sheening this evening at the Star The-atre. The famousscreen actor "Snowy"Baker leads a fine cast, while Boomer-ang, his equally famoushorse, has aleading part in tha itory. Supporting&m bfllS fesSfi carefully, chosoa, "__

DE LUXE THEATRE.The management of the De Luxe The-

atre have adopted a new policy as faras this week is concerned,in that theyare screening two programmes daily,the new plan starting yesterday withspecial holiday programmes. In theafternoonsspecial attention is given tothe children, though the pictures shownare also to the liking of adults. "PeterPan," Paramount's great holiday attrac-tion, is the chief attraction during theafternoons. This fine story by SirJames Barrie has attained a position inthe world of juvenile entertainmentthat has never been equalled, and withBetty Bronson in the character of theboy who refusesto grow up it is prov-ing justas popular in Wellington as ithas done elsewhere. The supports arealso excellent in quality. At the even-ing programme humour has a veryprominent place, as it should have atthis time of the year, the leading pic-ture being "Are Parents People?" Hereagain Betty Bronson" proves what a de-lightful little actress she is, and howwonderfully popular with the picture-loving public. Charming glimpses aregiven of a girl's school life, throughwhich the heroine passes serenely withall her "flapper" inconsequence. An-other new venture called "Stereo-scopiks" was also very much in evi-dence yesterday, vthe audience lookingat the pictures through coloured"glasses," which caused a great deal ofmerriment,and put an entirely new as-pect on the popular "movie." Themusic by Mr. L. D. Austin's fine orch-estra was a delightfulside of the pro-gramme. "Peter Pan" and the "Stereo-scopiks" will be screened each after-noonat 2.30; and "Are Parents People?"and the "Stereoscopiks" at each even-ingperformance.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.Adapted from Marion Fairfax's stage

success of the same name, "The Talker,"a First National attraction, heads thenew bill at the Paramount Theatre. Inthe leadingroles are Anna Q. Nillson,Tully Marshall, Shirley Mason, andLewis Stone, four stars of Hollywood.Although it is somewhat on the linesof a melodrama,"The Talker" is notlacking in humour, as it depicts life inSuburbia,thatvagueareawhich the sub-title declares is "not. a region but a stateof mind." Into the home of HarryLenox,well-to-do,and happy, in the pos-session ofwhat he thinks is a contentedwife and a care-freesister, comes steal-ing the voice of discontent,whisperinginto the ears of the two women of thedelights to be bought by money. Theappeal of wealth and luxury causes thewife to constantly rail against what sheterms comparative poverty, and her ut-terances, foolish though they appear tothe outside world, are taken for grantedby the young sister. She elopes withthe mystery man of the suburb, to findalmost too late thathe is married. Howshe findsredemption and how "the talk-er" realises the folly of her ways makesan exciting as well as satisfying climax.A Larry Semon comedy, "The CloudHopper," is another popular feature ofthe programmewhich includes,in addi-tion, a scenic and a Gazette. Delightfulmusic is playedy b the Paramount Or-chestra.

BRITANNIA THEATRE."The Light of Western Stan" is being

presented to-day at .the Britannia The-atre. Jack Holt is th» hero, who boaststhat he will marry the first woman he,meets, and makes good his boast at therailway station of the little Arizonaborder town, where Billie Dove has justarrived. Noah Beery is*the villain, andAlma Bennett is also cast in a big part.The supports are excellent,and includecomedy, scenic,and the latest gazette. .

EMPIRE THEATRE, ISLAND BAY.A double feature programmeis to be

submitted at the Empire Theatre to-night. Charles Jones appears in "TheVagabond'Trail," a stirring picture, andEugene O'Brien stars in the comedy"Chivalrous Charlie." It is a typical"week-end programme.

KING'S THEATRE.The differencebetween to-day and yes-

terday is vividly portrayed in "Siege,"a Universal-Jewel attraction, which wasshown for the first time at the King'sTheatre last evening. The picture dealswith the iron industry and tells of AuntAugusta, the head of the family of Ruy-lands,who dominates the industry, andher own familywith a strongwill. Herslightest whim is law, and the rest of thefamily, acknowledges her as leader. TheRuyland industry haa been built upthrough years of effort, not a little ofwhich fell to Aunt Augusta's lot, butthe time comes when her age necessitatesher retirement, and she selects as suc-cessor her favourite nephew Kennion,and also arrangesa. marriage for himwith her niece Alberta. In the mean-time Kennion has married in New York,and his aunt's antagonism to his wifeand everything connected with her raisesa "siege" between the two branches ofthe 'family. In Aunt Augusta's eyesKennion's wife ruins the Ruyland tradi-tions, and matters come to a pass whenKennion and ■ hirf wife receive the con-trolling . shares in the industry. Vir-ginia Va'lli and Eugene O'Brien take theleading parts and they are supported bya strong cast. The programmeincludesgood supports, and the fling's Orchestracontributes appropriate musical "elec-tions.

EMPRESS THEATRE.Irene Castle,dancer, returns to the

screen in the Selznick picture, "SlimShoulders,"now showing at the popularEmpress Theatre. A society girl turns"crook" to save her father and herself.A financial magnate has her father,un-der his thumb, and to save her parent,the spoiled society beauty promises tomarry him; a forged note bearing herfather's signature is in the safe of themagnate, and, pretending sympathy witha burglar who has entered her home bynight, she joins his gang,and later goesto the home of the financier with fullintent to thieve. From then on eventsmove rapidly and with any amount ofsensation. Miss Castle shows that sheis still the daintiest of dancers anddressers. Rod La Rocque plays oppositeher,and the assembled cast is exception-al. In "The Parasite," winsome MadgeBellamy and Owen Moore, with asplendid supporting cast, tell the taleof a girl's fight against "overty, andthe insidious temptation of Easy Street.It is a sweet love story, this tale of alone girl's struggle. A motherless child,who has endeared himself to the girlplays no small part in convincing herof the joys of a life of simplicity andtruth, and romance comes in the guiseof the boy's father. There is

(comedy

support, abudget of Home and Continen-tal news, and the Empress Orchestra,un-der Mr. M. Dixon, which delights pat-rons with a well-chosen musical pro-gramme. ,

INTERNATIONAL VAUDEVILLE.At the Grand Opera House, com-

mencing on Boxing Day at a matinee,New Zealand Entertainers,Ltd., present(by arrangement with J. C. WilliamsonVaudeville,Ltd.) another company ofinternational vaudeville selected frommany of the

1world's leading variety

theatres. The headliner of this newcompanyis a famousact, Herschel Hen-lere, a mirthful and inimitable, enter--tamer at the piano. A popular Londoncomedian and composer is Scott San-ders, composer of the well-known song,"On the Road to Anywhere." Whirl-wind Spanish dancers are Toriy Cansino,andDaphne, late of the J. C. William-son "Wildflower" company. Amazingtrapeze artists is the description givento the Aerial Arnauts, who feature adive from the dome of the theatre bythe lady of the tetm._A novel act thatkeeps the audience mystified is LeeMason and Sonny. A sensation fromthe Continent is Fantasi,a contortionist.Direct from London are the ThreeSwifts, club juggling comedians. Thecompany will be supported by a -spec-ially selected orchestra. The box plansopen on -Tuesday at The Bristol for theseason, which is for seven nights andthree matinees, „. ■

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.A very acceptabla programmev pro-

vided at Hu Majesty's Theatre thiaweek. Beautiful balleta, delightful musi-cal numbers,and clerer comedy makethe revue, "Wit and Wiadom," one ofthe best pieces presented br the popularMoon and Morris Company. Vaudevilleturns are contributed by the MusicalWeatherleys, the Atlantic Girls, contor-tionists; Charles Sherman,pianoforte en-tertainer; Enid Parker, violinist; andMorris and Cowley, English burlesquecomedians.

STRALIA.The programmeto be presented at theTownBall to-night includes some of thefinest musical items one could wish tohear. Stralia,Chnhaldin,Navarre,Sver-

jensky, and Mr. Bernard Page appearon one and the same platform together.To-night this great musical ensemblewill be heard in some very fine num-bers, of which Verdi's great aria fromthe opera "H Trovatore," "Facea laNotte," one of the most famous of allVerdi's works, will be sung. An extraconcert will be given on Tuesday next,and will take the. form of a requeatnight. Bequesta must be sent to TheBristol, where the booking office isopen. Day ulea ire at the OperaHouse Confectionery Shop.

ORGAN RECITAL.Mr. Bernard F. Page (City Organist)

will give an organrecital at the TownHall to-morrow evening. The pro-grammehas been arranged as folllowa:—Minuet in D Major, by Mozart-Page;Andante iv F Major, by Beethoven-Page; Prelude, Fugue, and Variation'(Op. 18),by CeßarFranck; Psychological,Poem, by Rebikoff; Minuet (from"Suite for Strings"), by Debussy; Suite(Op. 87), by Niemann-Page.

DANCING.The Bohemian old-time dance as-sembly announces a continuance of its

dance each Saturday, and Wednesday inSt. Peter's Hall. An extra night is be-ing held on Christmas Eye, dancingfrom 8 to 12. Mist Hawthorn's orches-tra will play to-night. , .

The Violet Assembly is holding a car-nival to-nightin the Early Settlers' Hall,when four hams will be given array. Allpatrons will have a chance. There willalso be twenty prizes in the lucky waltz.'A first-class orchestra will supply thelatest music. On Tuesdaynight a carni-val will be held, and four hams will again,be given afcray, as well as the usual prizesin the lucky wait*. Patrons are askedto attend in flannels and bluer*.

PORT NICHOLSON BAND.At the Basin Reserve to-morrow (Sun-

day) afternoon,commencing at 3 o'clock,the members of the Port Nicholson Sil-ver Band, under Conductor J. J. Drew,will give a special open-air concert. Byspecial request, Mr. S. V. G. Stevenson'will play the cornet solo,"Arbucklen-ian." Mr. Stevenson is one of the finestcornet soloists in the Dominion. Tb«band' is in good form, and those whoattend at the Basin Reserve to-morrowafternoonwill be treated to some excel-lent music. The band purposes takingpart in the contest at the Dunedin Ex-hibition, and a collection will be takenup to assist it to defray the cost ofattending the contest.

BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST.Owing to ieveral inquiries for theBathing Beauty Competition being re-

ceived too late to allow of the inquirerssending in their entries by the stipulatedtime, the committee has decided to ex-tend the closing time, and in consequenceentries will nowbe received up to Christ-mas Eve. The handsome silver cup,which will be held,by the winner forone year, is now onview at W. Hornig's,Cubastreet, where it is attracting con-siderable attention. Late entrantsshould forward their entry to the sec-retary, Lyall Bay Life-Saving Club, Box1263,as early as possible.

SWIMMING

The serial of races by the Boys' In-stitute Swimming Club for the AngusDuncan Medal were brought to a closeon Thursday evening last. The divingcompetition was continued and the high-est number of points was gained by T.Campbell. , ' This competition will con-tinue in the New Year when the clubmeets again, along with several otherraces. :

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.10

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WIFE TURNED OUT

A CLAIM FOR MAINTENANCE

HUSBAND'S EXTRAORDINARYTEMPERAMENT, *

(BT TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)AUCKLAND, 18th December

The amount of maintenance to be paidto his wife by a man who was stated tohave an income of £1200a year, besidespossessing valuable property interests,

■was the main "point involved in an actionheard in the Supreme Court to-day.Elizabeth Foyd Miller (represented by1Mr. Singer) petitionedfor a judicial sep-aration from Robert Miller (for whomMr. A. Moody appeared), alleging thatrespondent had been guiltyof cruelty to-ward her, in that since 1920 he hadhabituallyused offensiveand threateninglanguage to her, and had habitually lefther without sufficientmeans of support.

Mr. Singer said that the facts werepeculiar and also painful. The partieswere first cousins,who were married inAuckland in January, 1920. The respon-dent was a man of considerable means, apartner, with his three brothers, in alucrative gum business. Notwithstand-ing Mrs. Miller's desire to accommodateherself to his peculiar temperament,there had been frequent scenes of abuseand insult on his part. In August oflast year the respondent finally orderedhis wife out of his house,telling herthat if she was not gone by 5 o'clocknext day he would return and throw herout, and that in no circumstances wouldhe have her back. Since then he hadnot only refused to let her return, buthe had resolutely and persistently re-fusedto maintain her. Mrs. Miller waspractically destitute, dependent upon thecharity of'her husband's brothers. Therewas no suggestion of anything improperon either side, but it was clear thatthe parties could- not live together.Respondent was a man of extraordinarytemperament, and of remarkable harsh-ness of character. In business he was auabsolute autocrat. The evidence wouldshow that unless a person in his employwas prepared to demean himself as aslave, association with him became al-most impossible.

Petitioner in evidence maid that whileliving in a flat respondent allowed heronly a pittance for housekeeping. Shehad to ask for money whenever shewanted any, and did not always get it.Oncehe told her that in one year hehad made £10,000.She knew that hehad an interest in a valuable propertyin Karangahape road.

Mr. Justice Reed said that it seemeda pity that family linen should be wash-ed in public. Why, he asked,could notthe parties arrangefor a private separ-ation-. # . '' .

Mr. Singer: Because the husband willnot make his wife any allowance, al-though he will not have her back." Thepetitioner was prepared, added Mr. Sin-ger, to accept the decision of any pri-vate arbitrator on the question, but herhusband r-efusedeither to have his wifeback or to maintain her.

His Honour: "But he has to maintainher, of course."

Mr. Moodysaid that the petitioner hadbeen offered through her solicitor £4 aweek if she would sign a deed of separa-tion. , He believed that the respondentwas still prepared to pay £4 a week.The present proceedings were only an at-tempt to Ret more than the maximumamount which a Magistrate could grant.

Mr. Singer: "That is not a fair wayof putting it. Here is a man with an in-come of £-1200a year and with a largeamount of capital behind him. We areprepared to accept £300 a year."

After some further discussion, hisHonour suggested that counsel shonlddiscuss with him in Chambersthe ques-tion of the late of maintenance allow-ance.' Counsel accordingly retired withhis Honour to his room. After about aquarter of an hour's conference theJudge returned to the Bench, and an-nounced that the case would be adjourn-ed sine die to enable the parties to ar-irange terms of the deed of separation.

THE EVENING POST. SATUBDAY* DECEMBER 19. 1925.11

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' W^jffl^M, Sl*S>/'li \\ j^ Christmas will be rigKt 5f

X useful—Get them at James r:*^^kJ^&JF'Jfe^

» Handkerchiefs Never Fail to Please! 2M WHITE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS—Embroidered corners-and hemstitdied .--. >3CSMS borders Christina* Trade Boom—l/3, 1/6, 1/9, 1/11, to 5/6 JffA ■ : : : -■ — '■'" '" * 'VM HANDKERCHIEFS IN ENDLESS VARlETY—Prettily embroidered Lawn ... : \,,^...: JJjCS3 Handkerchiefs, daintilyboxed in quarter-dozen " " „. „ , JSIJ*W , Christmas Trade Boom—l/9, 1/11, 2/3, 2/9, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11, 4/6, 4/11 * VX Boxed in half-dozen— '■■ "rJJ ChristinasTrade Boom—3/11,4/6, 4/11, 5/6, 5/11, 6/6, 6/11, to 13/6 ft,X DAINTY LACE AND EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS—Boxed in . "JV quarter and half-dozens CfEg Christmas Trade Boom—3/11, 4/6, 5/6, 6/11, 8/6, 12/6 « «V EMBROIDERED LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS—Quarter-dozenbox Sr15 * Christmas Trade Boom—3/11, 4/11, 5/6, 5/11, 7/6, 7/11, 9/6 jKSJ Half-dozen box—Christmas Trade Boom—7/6, 7/11, 8/11, 9/11,10/6,11/6, ■--■■■■■" X-X "< » 12/6,14/6,14/11,15/6,17/6,19/6,22/6,25/6 JCX" COLOURED HANDKERCHIEFS-rßoxed in quarter an dhalf-dozen «*X Christmas Trade Boom—2/11, 3/11, 4/6,4/11, 5/11, 6/11, 7/6, 7/11, 8/6 X

X WHITE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS—With wide check and striped borders S2__Christmas Trade Boom—l/6, 1/9, 1/11, 2/3 X

X FANCY LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS—Dainty net edge »__Christmas Trade Boom—l/3, 1/6, 1/11, 2/3 X

V COLOURED LAWN HANDKERCHIEFS—Embroidered comers; in shades .__ t\S3 of sky, tan, almond, lemon,pink,rose, helio,orange. Special quality I »rm Christmas Trade Boom—7£d. "" ]ij

X FINELY WOVEN LAWN HANDKERCHIEFS—Striped borders, in white ■ "Kand coloured grounds Christmas Trade Boom— 9d., IOJd., 1/-, 1/3, 1/6 ,f— ■ ■ ■ — ■ : *-■ SU|

X-fc|— Am DAINTY VOILE EMBROIDERED HANDKER- _g-*iji A* Bl_ fl|/A¥ CHIEFS—ScaUoped edges, all colours €■■/*.¥ " Xa{ Km!#4.^«fc Christmas Trade Boom, 1/-each ■LP'Ja 3£■J JL^Tlf iff CREPE DE CHINE HANDKERCHIEFS—In dainty SuJxlijfT: n-■■ (T^"^ Mi plain colours and floral effects * Ji.V Wjf ° *^^\ Christmas Trade Boom—l/-, 1/3, 1/6, 1/9, 1/11, MJf ° "ip\ Crsr« |T 2/3,2/6,2/11,3/6 IT

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THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925;12

AUCTIONS.

ALL DAY SALE.MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT,Commencing at 10.30 a..m. each day.1 EXTENSIVE SALE BY AUCTION

OfQOOO boxes of neilso;n/s"uuu CHOCOLATES,In fancy boxes and most suitable forChristmasPresents.

(Beautiful Chdcolatea at half landed",£SOO WORTH OF TOYS OF ALL DE-

SCRIPTIONS■88.'.. HIGH-CLASS CRICKET BATS

(Men's and Boys'), a real good lot150 HANDSOMEBEAD BAGS150 (.'ASKS OF PORT WINES AND. WHISKY (in lots to comply with'

tlte Licensing Law)100 PAIRS MEN'S HIGH-GRADEENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOES

(nothing bettor imported) "120-LADIES'■ PRINCESS UNDER-

SKIRTS. NIGHTDRESSES,CAMI-'KNICKERS,- CAMISOLES, Etc.

45 SUITCASES and TRAVELLINGBAGS

J LARGE DOLL'S HOUSE15 VALUABLE FULL CABINET andTABLE GRAMOPHONES (justlanded ex Remuera)

AND NUMEROUS OTHERLINES

E JOHNSTONAND CO.will Sellat" their Mart, No. 8, AVilleston street

ALLDAY MONDAY AND TUESDAYCHOCOLATES, TOYS, CRICKET

BATS, BEAD BAGS,WINE, SUIT-CASES,GRAMOPHONES,Etc.

Goods""■will be offeredas requested bybuyers in lots to suit.

Salecommences on Monday Morningat 10.30.

Now on View.: E. JOHNSTON,

* Auctioneer.

TUESDAY MORNING,At 10.30 o'clock.

AUCTION SALEOf

M4ROLLSOF VALDI CROSSWIRENETTING, 42 x 1% x 17 each 100yards, all in perfect order. >

' U COILS LONGFORD'S'(EngIish) N*o.8 FENCING WIRE

60 1-GALLON TINS WHITE ANDCREAM PAINT and RED OXIDE

200 .SHEETS OF CORRUGATEDIRON,,Etc., Etc.

E. JOHNSTON AND CO. have re-" ceived instructions to Sell at their

Mart, No. 8, Willcston streetWIRE NETTING, WIRE, PAINT, Etc!

Jfow on View. ■"■■■■ .E. JOHNSTON,

Auctioneer.MONDAY, AT 1 P.M.

PEAEL NECKLETS, STAINLESSKNIVES, ETC.

CEATON'S SALES SERVICE will Sellin their rooms, 211,Lambton quay

(opposite Kelburn car),60 Strings of exquisite French pearl bead

necklets. Also Amidor biscuit bar-rels, stainless dessert and tableknives, handsome case fruit knives,presentation shaving sets, Gilletterazoj-B, shaving mirrors, oak presen-,tation goods, trays, work boxes,and

■-, a,'quantity of goods suitable forChristmasgifts..

O.n Behalf of Wliom it May Concern.: ■ HERBERT SEATON,

--■"-■. . Auctioneer." TUESDAY, AT 1 P.MT ~^~

6 HANDSOMECABINET GRAMO-PHONES,ETC.

S EATON'S SALES* SERVICE, 211,-Lambtou quay, have received in-structions to sellSIX FLOOR CABINET GRAMO-

PHONES, fitted with Garrardmotors and all latest improvements,entirely British.made. Ideal for ftChristinasgift. Immediately aftersale of the abovef* large quantity ofsundries in Leather Goods,FancyGoods,and sundries.. , HERBERT SEATON,

Auctioneer.Telephone 45-760. vFurniture and other sales conductedfay town or country.

-TOHNSONVILLE FAT STOCKSALE** TUESDAY, 22nd INBT..'"■.' At 10 a.m.

400" Prime Lambs150 Prime Ewes100 Prime Wethers30 Prime Bullocks20 Pi'ime Vealcrs

" WRIGHT, STEPHENSON AND CO.,LTD.; ABRAHAM AND WILLIAMS, LTD.

: SALE OF-15HOME SITES. .; ; KHANDALLAH, .;■ \

"■ ""■, ;:; ~on \" . ■"':

'. ".WEDNESDAY, .13111 JANUARY,I926,: "" : ;;At;:?.a<rjr,m; ~,.,

: TIfESSRS: S. GEORGE NATHANAU- AND CO.,in conjunction with MR.JE. B. WALKER, are directed to sell by; PUBLIC AUCTION, as above,'at■ THEIR ROOMS,105,CUSTOMHOUSEQUAY,

FIRSTLY—I3-. Sections, Block IV.,CashmereEstate,areas 23 parches to; VA acres, having frontages- 50ft to66ft, comßrising Lots 6 to 16 inclu-. she, and Lots .18 and 19. Running

; .stream through.all.sections. Upsetprices from. 10s to 55s per foot front-age. The terms.are also exceptional-ly easy,being 10 per cent, cash down,5 per cent, in 6, 12,18,and 24 months

, respectively, balance mayremain forfive yearsfrom date of purchase at6 pcl1 cent.

SECONDLY—%-Acre Corner Section,having frontage of 108ft to Mainroad and 114ft to Jessie street.' Par-ticularly, attractive section, almostlevel, within two minutes' walk ofrailway station. Terms,25^,per cent.deposit, balance three years 6 per

THLKDLY—%-Acre,having frontage of66ft to Alexandra road by a depth

" of 165ft. This section is slightlyele-vated and level. Lies well to thesun. Fenced,planted,and sown ingrass. Terms, 25 per cent, deposit,balance three yearsat 6 per cent.

Values are enhancing everyday in thispopular locality, with better communica-tions to the City, and a prospect ofwater and drainage in the near future.

NOW IS THE~TIME TO BUY.

FULL PARTICULARS AND PLANS■ " ■ ■ FROM

E. B. WALKER,James Smith'sBuildings,

Cubastreet,Or

B. GEORGENATHAN AND CO.,105,Customhouse quay,... Wellington, Auctioneers.

"--SEASIDE LICENSED HOTELP"im; IMMEDIATE SALE.

OWING to ill-health of owner, we havebeen instructed to Sell the Good-"

Iwill and Furniture of a Splendid Newly-built Brick SeasideHotel. Lease 4yearsat £15 per week. Takings £100 perweek. Price £1500for goodwill and fur-niture. Stock at valuation. A real snipfor anyonewantinga seaside hotel. Fullparticulars at our office.

:,GQLDINGHAMAND BrCKETT,„"' LTD.,

; Land Department,■■■' ■ Palmerston North.

I"^UIBNTrDUE—Buy direct from Whole1

B«!e Manufacturer. Cash or terms.Wellington Cabinet Co.. Ltd.. factory

back of 56, Adelaide-rd. OpeD Fridaynight*. /

AUCTIONS.

MONDAY NEXT, 21st DECEMBER,At 2 p.m.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF A5-ROOMEDFLAT,

REMOVED TO vFnE'S AUCTIONMART,

107,Customhouse quay.

\TINE AND CO. are instructed by the' Ownerto sell by Auction,as above,the Contentsof a 5-roomed Flat,removed

to the Mart for convenience of sale,consisting of:—DINING-ROOM-Oak sideboard,6 oak

chairs,square oak table, wire couchwith squab, settee, seagrass chairs,hearthrug (Indian, rood condition),3pot plants, ornamentß, palm stand,pictures, small r te-leg table,Morrischair,2 mission chairs,2 easy chairs,kerb, fender, table cover, fire drape,Indian carpet 10 x 9, in good condi-tion.

3 BEDROOMS— 1 double and 2 singlewood bedsteads,wire and kapok mat-tresses, 3 duchesse chests,bedroomsuite (dnchesEC pair and wardrobe),chairs, toilet jugs, pedestal, table,curtains,pictures, chest drawers,In-dian carpet oxß (good order,), 6pairs blanket?), <etc.

KITCHEN—TabIe, crockery/ chairs,lino., fender,dresser (as new), glass-ware, large aluminium preservingpan, rocker chair, Primus stove, 2-burner Perfection stove, foldingstand, mangle (special), scales andweights.

This is a specially good lot of super-ior furniture, and as the owner is leav-ing for America,everythingis to be sold.

ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE.Salestarts punctually at 2 p.m.

E. P. LEVIEN, Auctioneer.VINE AND CO., Auctioneers.

MONDAY, 21st DECEMBER,At 2.30 p.m.

TJRGENIAUCTION SALE,SUPERIORKELBURN HOME,

4, Ngaio road.Ownermust leave New Zealand at the

End of this Month.OOKA - ALL~THE CASH HE-***)U QUIRED.

MESSRS. HARCOURTAND CO.willsell byPUBLIC AUCTION, at their

Rooms,195, Lambton quay, on the abovedate, at 2.30 p.m.—

A MOST CHARMING RESIDENCE,5 splendid rooms and kitchenette(one floor), with the very latest con-veniences,electric light, "gas cooker,automatic hot water system to bath-room, sinks, and washhouss, hotpoints in 4 rooms, two-way switches,spacious cupboards, linen press, andbuilt-in mirror-door wardrobes,handsome tiled fireplaces,. with wellfires, slate roof, concrete paths,lawns, and gardens; 'land 40ft x

■ 114ft, and known as No. 4, Ngaio. road.This property, which is one to be

proud' of, is in perfect order,and withinabout 6 minutes of the G.P.O..The own-er, lias been suddenly recalled to Eng-land, and must sell. His loss -is goingto be someone else's gain. AH the cashrequired is £250, such a small depositbeing almost unheard of for Kelburn.For full particulars, apply

HARCOURTAND CO.,■"" Auctioneers.

TUESDAY,22nd DECEMBER,1925,At 2,30 p.m.

8 SEASIDE SECTIONS OSEASIDE SECTIONS . °

MAHINA BAY, NEAR DAY'S BAY.

MESSRS. J. H. BETHUNE & CO.have been instructed to sell by Auc-

tion, at their Rooms, Featherston street, ■

as above— 'LOTS 1 to 8, pt. sec. V Harbour Dis-

trict, having frontages to a newly-; formedroad,known as Mahina road,

immediately opposite the wharf.

These sections are reallybeautifulsites,situated in a delightful bay, adjacentto Day's Bay.

They, are easily accessible by eitherthe Ferry Boat or Bus,and a well;gradedroad leads to the sections. Splendidbathing beach,plenty of fishing andcharming native bush surroundings.

All the sections command a magnifi-cent harbour view, and are well shel-tered.

EASY TERMS: 10 per cent, cash, 10per cent, in 6 months,balance 3 years,interest 6J per cent.

SketchPlans on application.J. H .BETHUNE & CO.,

Auctioneer*.

TUESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1925,At 2.30 p.m.

SALE BY MORTGAGEE.Under Conductof the Registrar at Wel-

lingtonof the Supreme Court.

"GLENLORA,"Campbell street, Karpri.

"MESSRS. J. H. BETHUNE AND■"■*- CO., acting under instructionsfrom the Registrar at Wellington of theSupreme Court of New Zealand, wilioffer for sale by public auctiou,at theirRooms,Featherston street, Wellington,on Tuesday, the 22nd day of December,1925,at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon,the following parcels of Land, in onelot:—ALL THOSE PARCELS OF LAND,

situate in the Land RegistrntjonDistrict of Wellington, containingthree roods (3rd), being Lots 21,22, and 23, on Deposited Plan 361,and part Section36, Karori District,and being the whole of the landcomprised and described' in Certifi-cate of Title Volume 119, Folio 182.

The above land lias a frontage toCampbell street, Karori, of approxi-mately Onehundred and sixty-six feet(166ft) by a depth of Two hundred feet(200ft), together with a dwelling con-taining eight large looms and all con-veniences,also two conservatories.

Estimate of value and application tosell may be inspected at the officeofthe Registrar. Supreme Court of NewZealand,Wellington, within the usualofficehours,at any time prior to thedate of the sale.

Particulars and conditions of sale andplan may be inspected at my officeor atthe officeof the Auctioneer.

MR. C. W. TRINGHAM,Solicitor for the Mortgagee,

219,Lambton quay, Wellington.

FOR SALE,T AUNCH, 25ft, 6-8 h.p. engine, hull-*-^ built of teak; complete with equip-ment.

CUSTODIAN,Boat Harbour. >

W BUSINESSBUYERS.

NOW is the time to Buy into a Busi-ness. Get particulars without de

lay. Latest edition "N.Z. Business Re-gister" available. Copies on application.Over 200 Businesses of all classes forSale.

RICHARD A. LARGE AND CO.,Opp. G.P.O.

FURNITURE at Wholesale to tradpand public We have no ahop. Wel-

lington Cabinet Co., Ltd., back of 56,Adelaide id, (new Mairitt Bros.' School).

AUCTION*.

MONDAY,21st DECEMBER,2 p.m.T>AMSEY WILSON AND CO.,Furni--*■* ture and Piano Auctioneers, 98,Mannersst. (opp. Tivoli), SELL BYPUBLIC AUCTION:----4 LOVELY CHESTERFIELDSUITES,beautifully upholstered in rich mo-

quette, well made, superior finish,rolled-back Chesterfields,and nice-designed chairs.

OAK BEDROOM SUITE—This is aHandsome 4-piece ,Oval MirroredBedroom Suite, made from selectedoak, and beautifully polished.

2 HANDSOME OAK SIDEBOARDS,best workmanship; latest designs.12 DUCHESSECHESTS,all sizes,with

oval and square mirrors.4 HANDSOME WARDRQBESS. AND D. WOODEN BEDSTEADSWIRE.WOVES, KAPOKS, PILLOWSSOFA RUGS,REV. RUGSAND A LARGE SELECTIONOFGEN-

ERAL FURNITURE AND SUN-DRIES, comprising

375 L£LS 3T5Also,

Contentsof a 5-rd. Furnished Residencebeing forwarded to our Auction |Rooms to-day for Monday's Sale.

PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS.We have a selection of Handsome

Equal-to-new Instruments,going cheap.Must be sold before Xmas.

GRAMOPHONES AND RECORDS.We have several valuable Oak Floor

Cabinet Grands. See these.DROPHEAD SEWING MACHINES,

And several others.Sale2 p.m. MONTUY.Goods on view from 9 a.m.RAMSEY WILSON AND CO.,

98, Manners street,Opp. Tivoli and Bank.;. SeeFlag!

WANTED TO SELL.

... XMAS POULTRY.TURKEYS, Geese,Roasting Chickens,"*. Ducks, Ducklings, Boiling Fowls.We can suit every taste and every poc-ket. At' The Wellington Poultry Ex-change, Blair-st., off Courtenay-pl. Tel.20-007. . ■

"= BUSINESSBARGAIN.SMALL Goods, CookedMeats, etc.,

busy centre, new .building, cheaprent, good living rooms, owner leavingfor South; urgent. Particulars Win.Butler, Setter's Bldgs., Lambton-qy.

pASH REGISTER FOR IMMEDIATE' ' - SALE.

Goodorder and condition. Total adder,prints, tape. Cheap.

901,Evening Post.

CASESFOB SALE.

WANTED to Sell, a Number oiEMPTY MACHINERY CASES

various siies, suitable for packing, making garages,seaside baches.' cheap.

Apply .■;;"■",.■' ;./■;.-. .:,,:..■"'.,;.'.!. '/.:.:/'"THE ENGINEER,

"Evening Post."

■■ FOE SALE,

*■■'

LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S OUT-FITTERS' BUSINESS,Busiest part of Cuba'street; good lease.Particulars at ,

145,CUBA STREET.

CHEAP TIMBER, DOORS.TX) CLEAR up one of our Mills we"■■ are offering TRUCK LOADS,'ap-proximately OOOltof Scantling, sizes 3and 4 x 2, to 1400 feet of Board sizes,lengths up to 7 feet; sizes at mill's op-tion at £7 per truck load, on rail Oha-kune.

Also,Truck Loads of SecondQuality Rimu(really fine line) in Scantling and Boardsizes,at 11s 6d per 100ft, Ohakune.Verysuitable for ordinary building.Weatherboards and Flooring in "O.B."Rimu and Matai, fairly dry and well

run. Goodquality in 4 and 6 x 1 (truckloads), 24s 6d per 100ft, Ohakune.Battens,"2x2, SawnRimu (3000 to

truck), 12s 6d per 100 count.Californian Red Cedar,6xl, 8.8.Weatherboards,due to arrive early Jan-uary, 42s per 100ft. i

OREGONDOORS.—"Craftsman" pat-tern, square finish: 6ft Sin s 2ft Bin.x lV4in, 25s each; 6ft 6in x 2ft 6iu xl%in, 24s 6d each; 6ft x 2ft x l%in,23s each; 6ft:Bin x 2ft Bin x 2in, 32seach;6ft Bin x 2ft 6in x 2ft, 31s each.

We can also quote clean 0.8. RimuDoors on.application.ESMOS' TIMBER AND MACHINERY. . COMPANY,13-15,Lower Cubastreet (opp. Town

Hall), WELLINGTON.Telegraphic Address: "Esmos," Wel-

lington. Tel. 41-885.

WELLINGTON HARBOUE. BOARD.5%PER CENtTdEBENTURES

FOR SALE.rpHE BOARDis offering for public sale-*■ Debentures of either £100or £1000denomination;rate of interest, 5% percent, per annum, payable half-yearly;Debentures mature February, 1940;frac-tional interest paid at 5M per cent, perannum; brokerage paid.

Interest and principal payable free ofexchange in New Zealand.

Prospectus and Tender Forms pro-i curable at any branch of the National ■

Bank of N.Z., Ltd., or from undersign-ed. .

A. G. BARNETT,Secretary.

Harbour Board Office,Wellington. N.Z.,

30th November,1925.NOTE—lnvestorsin these Debentures

onlypay income tax at their own appro-priate rate (if they are liable) up to alimit of 4s 6d in the £1.

Debenture tax is not now deductibleon payment' of half-yearly interest.

IPURNITURE! Furniture! Furni-ture! Buy your Furniture where

you get service, quality, and lowestprices, cash or easiest of terms. Ken-ner's, opp. King's; also Lower Cuba-st.

IFURNITURE—Factory to public.Call in and view our2 Large Show-

rooms. Don't use your money. UseKenner's. Opp. King's Theatre; alsoLower Cuba-st.

GRAMOPHONES—Virtuoso of Mas-tcrn for beautiful correct reproduc-

tion. G. F. Giorgi's improved instru-ments. Mrs. Claridge's Studio,63, Man-ners-st.

DRAPERY Business,Petone, small,clean,new stock,modern shop and

dwelling, good lease,splendid position;bargain; price £175. W. Croft, Munici-pal BldgN., Petone.

TTOLlilMED~Smll7~TrousersT~"'Kam-coats, Mercnrv, Jewellery, Musical

Instruments,Traveling Hags. Rugs, andBlankets; prices'to suit all pockets. Hay-vice'i", S6, Taranaki-st., opp. TerminusHotel. Tel. 22-197.

| PROPERTIESFORSALE.

;G. S. HILL & CO.Lambton quay, opp. Bank N.Z.

MT. VICTORIA—6 Rooms,electricity,gas cooker,caliphont, level section,room for garage, lawns, garden.£2000,terms.

CITY—SLarge Rooms,bathroom,splen-did condition,usual conveniences,%-acre, nice garden. £1550,£300 de-posit.

HATAITAI—4 Large Rooms, kitchen-ette, electricity, gas, good paperthroughout, section 40 x 120. £1325,easy terms.

KELBURN—B Rooms, sleeping porch,study, 14 x 11, every possible con-venience,splendid condition; land50 x 150, robin to build anotherhouse. £3000, £500 deposit. Ab-solute bargain.

WADESTOWN (2 minutes tram)-CRooms,electric light, not water ser-vice, corner section,garage. £905,terms.

SEATOUN—6Rooms,one floor, usualconveniences,%-acreplanted in trees,fine outlook; frontage to tram.Owner leaving. £1550, £300 de-posit.

JUST ON THE MARKET.

HATAITAI.HATAITAI.HATAITAL

THE PICK OF HATAITALNOW FORSALE.

LEVEL SECTIONS.LEVEL SECTIONS.LEVEL SECTIONS.

Overlooking the Harbour.Corporation Bus Now Running.

Regular Service.

PRICES FROM £250.PRICES FROM £250.PRICES FROM £250.

Plans and particulars,

HARRY A. SHEPHERD,Secretary,

111,Customhousequay.

IHUMSON ■& EAST(LIMITED),

REAL ESTATE AGENTS,SO,BRANDON STKEK'i

(Opposite D.IC).

KELBURN BUNGALOW (overlook-. ing the harbour), comprising widesun .porch and panelled entrance hall,double glass doors. to living-room 18ft

,x 14ft, tiled well fireplace, oriel windowand built-in seat; 3 good-sized bedrooms(wardrobes), large up-to-date bathroom,cosy breakfast-roomand well equippedkitchen. Electric light, radiator points, jand modern conveniences. Sectionplanted with hedges, shrubs, flowers,level drying lawn. Governmentmort- jgage. Price £1950. Terms arranged.Make an appointment to inspect. Thom-son and East,Ltd.

CITY BUNGALOW (harbour view)—Faithfully-built Home in perfect order;6 well appointed rooms, lounge hall, jbathroom,laundry, and detached work-shop. Every possible labour-savingre-quirement has been installed. **Artis-!tically decorated. Level section, con-

-1 crete paths, and garden; ■ Insurance£1750. Price. £2500. Cash required£500. Thomson and East,Ltd. |

DEPOSIT £175 (easy terms balance,|paying principal and interest.) NewBungalow of 5, rooms, large kitchenette,bathroom,and verandah,tiled well fire-places, built-in wardrobes, oriel and

; casement windows, leadlight fanlights.Modern conveniences. Large level sec-tion (concrete paths), 2 minutes tramstop and school. Rongatai, KilbirnieEast vicinity. Exceptionally good valueat £1275. Key with only gellingagents,Thomson and East, Ltd.

BUNGALOW AND MOTOR GAR-AGE, 6 rooms, including living-room 18x 18,with latest tiled well fireplace, oakmantelpiece, large window and seat.Panelled bathroom, separate laundry.Plenty of cupboards and wardrobes,elec-tricity, special hot water service, gasrange in tiled recess, telephone, etc. Sec-tion level,easy walk Kilbirnie Post Of-fice, £1750. Deposit about £400. In-spect this at once. Thomson and East,Ltd., 20, Brandon street (oppositeD.1.C.) xFor particulars of above properties after

office hours, telephone- 21-785.

HARCOURT & C0.,"LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS,

AUCTIONEERS,AND SHAREHOLDERS,

Members of Wellington Land Agents'Association,Wellington StockExchange,

196,LAMBTON QUAY.

SECTIONS FORSALE IN EVERYSUBURB.

KELBURN—Dwelling of 4 Large Rooms.fitted with everypossible, appliance,room in basement for the additionof 3 rooms if required, handy posi-tion. Price £1800. 2028

EASTBOURNE—IdeaI Bungalow, jnoneof the lost positions in this district,4 rooms, 2 glassed-in verandahs,fit-ted with every possible appliance,erected on a large section,room for2 other dwellings. Price £1550,easyterms.

HIGHLAND PARK—Modern Bungalowof 5 good rooms/fitted with everypossible labour-saving device,handyposition, vacant. Price £1750,easy

». terms. 20ULOWER HUTT—One of the most per-

fect Homes we have yet handled inthis desirable progressive district,containing 7 splendid rooms and fin-ished throughout in a style abso-lutely second to none in finish andworkmanship. Large entrance hall,dining-room, breakfast r^om, large

i kitchen, 3 good bedrooms and everyI office fitted with all convs., andj erected on a large section 50 x 150,

in the best street in the Hutt. Price£2300. Terms arranged. 2098

KELBURN (Central terrace)-rModernResidence of 6 rooms, on one floor,and sleeping porch, fitted with everypossible appliance, in , first-class or-der; easy terms arranged. Price£2300, or offer. > 2050

| 11ATAITAI—5-rd. Bungalow, in one ofthe best parts of this district. Thishome is in first-classorder, and isequipped with every modern appli-ance. A bargain at the price asked,£1550. Easy terms arranged. 9223

TIIORNDON — Recently-erected Resi-dence of 0 rooms on one floor, everypossible appliance, handy to Botani-cal Gardens,£1150,Govt. mortgage,balance easy. Price £1700. 2066

ORIENTAL BAY—A Gentleman's Resi-dence of 8 rooms, in ona of the bestparts of this district, no climb andcommands an ideal view of the cityand harbour. Room for garage.Terms arranged. Price £2800.

TASMAN-ST. (vicinity)—s-rd. Dwelling,fitted with all convs., erected on a

'. good level section, in a handy posi-" tion. Price £1250. £150 cash re-

quired. , 7016PETONEBEACH-A new Dwelling of

3 rooms, fitted with c. light, gascooker,and heater, water laid on;price including £50 worth of r.:wfurniture, £365. Terms arranged.

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URNITURE! Terms to suit you,the goods to suit you. Result:

Satisfaction. Keuuei-'e,opp. King*Theatre,alio Lower Cubaet, ,

PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

KARORI.MODERN BUNGALOW,comprising 6

rooms, with every possible conve-nience, including water, drainage, andgas. This house is nearly finished,andhas every labour-saving device. Builtunder architect's supervision, good out-look,sunny, and only2 minutes to tram.Price £1750,and only £300deposit.

KARORI.Situatedona good corner section,well

laid out in garden, etc., we have a Resi-dence comprising 5 rooms and large sunverandah. This is a very sound nouse,and with a few rooms repapered wouldbe in splendid order. Handy to tramand Marsden School,and vacant, posses-sion can be given. Price '£1650,easyterms.

MELROSE.A New 4-rd. Hpuse, just out of the

builder's hands,commanding a gloriousview, and a very sunny position. Price£930,deposit £100.

FINCH & WEBSTER,BHAREBROKERS,ESTATEAND

INSURANCE AGENTS.159. Featheratop street Tal 41-818.

ISLAND BAY (near Golf Course).

MUST ba Sold—s Rooms, scullery,bathroom,c.1.,gas cooker,nice gar-

den, lovely view. £1050;£150cash.DAY'S BAY (Vacant, Posseuion).

Bungalow, 8 rooms, comprifing drawing-room, billiard-room,4 bedrooms, kit-chen,and large balcony, modern con-veniences. This is considered one o£the finestproperties in this desirableneighbourhood, with a magnificentview of the harbour. Price to a reli-able buyer £2500,with very easyterms.

MT. VICTORIA (Vacant).7 Rooms, c.1., 2 hot points, hot and cold

water, room for garage,ideal position,2 minutes Courtenay place. Reducedto £1450for quick sale;deposit £250.

HORACE BAKER, LTD.,233, LAMBTON QUAY.

AgenU for BLADE'S PATENT GASFUMIGATING CO. Tel. 40-969.

HOTELS FOR SALE.

VXTE have for Salea Large Number of" FREEHOLD AND LEASE-

HOLDS in all parts of New Zealand.We will supply particulars to bona

fide buyers.

DWAN BROS.,Hotel Owners,Agents,

Willis street, Wellington.

TONY HOMES AND HOMESTHAT* COUNT.

THORNDON - Gentleman'sResidenceof 10 rooms, built of totara, tiledroof, polished kauri interior; porce-lain bath, 4 wardrobes, electriclight, hot points, level section. Price£4100;terms arranged. Most glor-ious-home in best locality.

KELBURN (select part)-6 Rooms andkitchenette, dining-room 20 x 16,Marseilles roof, oriel window,hall,porcelain bath, electric light, largecaliphont; big section,2 frontages;Govt. mortgage. Housa built onlyVk years. Price £2100. Charming

ORIENTAL BAY-8 Rooms, alongsidetram, no climb, electric light, porce-lain bath, caliphont, h. and c. water.Prioe £3000 Most artisticalji de-signed residence,in choice position.

MT.' VICTORIA—New6-rd. Bungalow,,, concrete foundations, portico ball,

built-in wardrobes,airpit fireplaces,c.1.,hot points, porcelain bath, cali-phont, h. and c. water, concretepaths; level section. Price £2500.Ahome that will satisfy the most fas-tidious.

HATAITAI — 8 Rooms,extra specialbuild, concrete foundations,conser-vatory, large panelled hall, enamelbath, gas cooker,h. and c. water,plastered walls, summer house;large section,concrete yard, gravel-led paths, garden and lawn. .Price£2600. Must be seen to be appreci

MARTIN MINTYRE&CO(N.Z. Insurance Buildings),

215, LAMBTON QUAY.

H. ERNEST LEIGHTON,4 DCTIONEER AND ESTATEA AGENT

(Established 1902).Member of Land Agents' Association,

145, FEATHERSTONSTREET.Lower Hutt Office:Just Opposite Bridge.

WADESTOWN—Desirable7-rd. Bouse,bathroom,scullery, h. and c. c.L, gas,telephone; built-in wardrobes,cup-boards, etc., tiled gas stove, good gar-den, concrete paths. Price £1800;cash £300, balance arranged.

KILBIRNIE-*ttractive 4-rd. House,kit-cht-netta. c.L, gas cooker,h. and cbuilt in wardrobes cupboards, etc.,pore, bath, basin, all conveniences,splendid view. Price £1450; deposit£300.

KELBURN (handy to Cable Car)-FiveRooms, one floor, large basement,bathroom,pore, bath,basin,gas stove,c.l. hot point, h. and c, coal range;good section. Price £1100;terms ar-ranged.

KILBIRME—Modern 6-rd. House, porebath, basin,gas cooker,every possibleconvenience;large section,room formotor garage,good garden, workshop,etc Price £1700;cash £300.balancearranged

LOWER HUTT-Splendid Cutting-upProposition: 26 Acres,closely held forover 50 years, 21 acres rich flat land

| through which Waiwetu stream flows,balance lew hills, long recognised as,ome ot the best land in this fertilevalley; handy to new station; largeprospective value. Price only £260anncre to cash buyer. SoleAgent.

■ < >VVER HUTT-Artistio Home of Irooms, every possible convenience,motor garage, lovely garden, fruittrees, lawn, etc., ideal situation. Prioe£3150.SoleAgent

■ WER HUTT—Superior Brick Bunga;ow Residence, containing & rooms,every possible convenience,beautifullyfinishedthroughout handy to station;ijood scctioa Price only £1950;Gov-ernment mortgage £1000;'terms £500."ash, balance arranged. '■WER HUTT—Attractive New Bunga. low beam ceilings, tiled Breplaces,9.1., oriel windows,bathroom,pore,bath, basin, ey?ry possible conveni-ence, ideal situation. Price only£1500; EXCEPTIONAL TERMS.El5OCASH,balance arranged. ■

■WEB HUTT — Charming 6-robmedBungalow, bathroom,h. and 0., c.1.,every possible convenience;splendidsection, laid out in Sowerand veg.garden, concrete paths, etc., motorcarago, close to Bellevue Gardens.Price £2150;favourableterms arrang-ed.

LOWER HUTT—ChoiceSections,at allprices, to suit all pockets, in all localities. Details on application.

Note New Address:145. FEATHERSTONSTREET,

AndCORNER OBBfiANDON STREET

I PROPERTIESFOR SALE.

I R. E. MANLEY,LAND AND ESTATE AGENT ANDVALUER (Estab. 1908),

Druids' New Building,Opp. Midland Hotel. Tel. 41-570. .

HATAITAI, Vacant—Splendid 5-rd.'House,ideal situation,close to tram;

| magnificent view; has all latest ap-pointments, in perfect condition.Price £1575. Bargain.

ORIENTAL BAY (best part)—Char-m, ing Residence of 5 rooms and kitch-I enette, reception hall, large drawing-

room, 3 nice bedrooms,sun balcony,superb view, sun all day. Good sec-tion, with lawn and flowers. Notmuch climb. Price £2500. Very de-sirable and cheap property.

ITE ARO—6-rd.House and convs., valu-able section,40ft frontage. Price£1300,deposit £600. Rental £104yearly. Bargain and a safe invest-ment.

ISLAND BAY—Fine Home, exception-ally well built; 6 large rooms andkitchen on one floor; ideal position,% minute from car and bus stop;handy to shops and in best residen-tial locality. Garage and benzinestore; spacious verandahs,sun porch,and lofty rooms. Vacant. Everyconvenience. Price £1800. Deposit£500.

LOWER HUTT.

T OWER HUTT—Section in beautiful■" surroundings; high, dry, level,love-

ly view; size 50 x 223. Price £250only. Deposit £25.

LOWER HUTT—SRooms and kitchen-ette, every convenience;also largeshed and fowlhouse;concrete paths,soldier's mortgage. Price only £1200.

HERETAUNGA—BeautifuINew Bun-galow, with every latest' architec-tural feature; very large section.Govt. mortgage £845. Price only£1350.

LOWEFi HUTT—Charming House of 6I rooms and kitchenette;splendid sec-

' tion, best locality. Governmentmort-gage £1100; concrete foundationsand paths, beautifulgardens, garage.Every household arrangement is in-stalled that could be wished for.Price only £1850.

GOODWIN AND CHICHESTER,20,Main street, Lower Hutt.

Telephone 46401.

J H. BETHUNE & CO.,AUCTIONEERS AND LAND AGENTS.

154-156,Featherston street.[Member* Wellington Land Agent*'

Association.]Telephones 42-061 & 42-065.

IDEAL GENTLEMAN'S HOME, 13largerooms, very substantiallybuilt,replete with every possible modernappliance, in select situation,handy

> tram, and commanding magnificentview; multitude of cupboards, built-in wardrobes; large brick motorgarage;land nearly % acre. This

, property would make a splendid pri-vate hospital or nursing home.Price £3600. , 92

NEWTOWN (price £825)—Comfortabl c,

Home of 5 rooms, c.1., bathroom,papers in good order, nice positionand good outlook; two 1 mins. tram.Price £825. 252

KlLßlßNlE^Splendidly situated 6-rd.House,with convs., large rooms,well planned, all on one floor, noclimb, sunny position. Price £1450.

555SEATOUN (best part, on flat)—New.modern Bungalow, 5 rooms, Carrara

ceilings throughout, built-in cup-boards and bins in kitchen, all lab-our-saving appliances; large section,41ft x 165ft. Price £1430. 141

ISLAND BAY-Well-built 7-rd. House,in splendid order, c.1., gas cooker,range,chip heater, hot water sys-tem and caliphont; on flat; land50ft x 165ft. Price £1550. 397

BROOKLYN (best part)—6-rd. House,!one floor, c.1., gas cooker, range,bathroom with porcelain bath andbasin,mirror-door wardrobe, linenpress, bins built in, etc.; good sec-tion. Price £1550. 355

HATAJTAl—Situated on flat, ModernBungalow of 5 rooms and every pos-sible convenience,large rooms, tiledfireplaces, hot points and c.L; land36ft x 100ft, concrete paths. Price: £1650. .461

NEWTOWN (Owen street)—lmmediatepossession, comfortableHome of 6large rooms, large entrance hall.Well built and in thorough goodcondition. No climb, select posi-tion, sun all day, room for large "gar-den. Land 33ft x 145ft. Price £1400.

430

H. G. RUTTER & CO.,35,PANAMA STREET.

TAND AND ESTATE >AGENTS.NEWTOWN-Subsiuntial House, 7

: rooms, all modern conveniences,levelsection,alongside tram; price £1600;: terms, £200cash".' Key at our office.

SEATOUN—Bungalow, 5 rooms, orieland casement windows, tiled fire-places, bathroom,pantry, washhouse,garage,and woodshed;levelsection;best situation,alongside tram; price£1250,easyterms. . 8700

ISLAND BAY—Bungalow, S rooms, re:plete with every modern equipment). in first-classorder; level section;40 x165ft; on tram line; price £1500,easyterms. Key at our office. 6295

THE TERRACE—Superior Residence,9large rooms, complete domestic of-fices,in good order throughout,bestcentral situation,harbour view; price£3500.

ORIENTAL BAY—Best situation,7:rd.Modern Residence,in 2 self-contain-ed flats, every possible convenience;price £2800,easy terms. 6179

HIGHLAND PARK—%-acre, harbourside,well sheltered,with panoramic-view, ConcreteHouse,partly erect-ed; price £1350, Bargain to closeestate. . 5334

THORNDON-Practically Now Bunga-low, 4 rooms, and all modern con-veniences,almost level section,com-manding view, and alongside tram;price £1100;terms about £300cash.Immediate possession.

BROOKLYN—Six Rooms, one floor,I enamel bath and basin, h. and; c,c.1.,coal range and gascooker; land34 x 120;view, sheltered and along- ■

■ide tram; price £1300;terms £250cash. ,

HUTT—Splendid area for Gentleman'sCountry Residence, or PoultryFarming, etc., 20 acres flat land,main bitumen road frontage, almostalongside railway station; portion inbeautiful native bush. Woiild sellfrom 5 acres upwards froui £175acre.

LAEUY AND CO., LTD..Wellington.

HAVE for Private Sale, at low prices,large supplies of Canterbury grown

3eed Potatoes, as follow:—SUTTON'S SUHRKME, EARLY

REGENTS. RED DAKO'LAS, GAME'KEEPEKB, NORIKERN STAIiS, ARRAN CHIEF. BRITISH QUEEN, fit*

Quotations upon application.

PROPERTIESFOR SALE., |

FOR SALE,BUNGALOW, 3, Deo street, IslandBay, pleasantly situated, compact

5 rooms, sun porch, hall, kitchenette andwashhouse,Carraraceilings, level section,no back steps, sunshine all day, free fromnortherly winds. " Price reasonable. Apply,between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., to

J. AND A. VARLOW,109,Upper Mem street.

y^ JD. KENNEDr ASli CO.,LTD.LAND DEPARTMENT.(Established 22 years),

Invite intending buyers to consult them.MT. VlCTOßlA—Splendidone-floorRe-

sidence,5 large rooms and all con-veniences,in first-class order; £1850.A very reasonable figure.

CLOSECITY, 6 mins. tram—GoodTwo-story Family Residence,striking ap-pearance, in first-classorder; wellworth while at £1350.

KELBURN—Offerwanted, Good Five-Roomed Home, in excellent order;7 minutes cable car; beautiful har-bour view; only slight climb. !

KELBURN—Two £100. deposit Homes.KELBURN EXTENSION- 6 Large

Rooms,H-acre,lovely grounds, beau-tiful view; a home you can be proudof, and at less than £200.

KAMAHI ESTATE(Wellington side of SiWerstrum).

BEAUTIFrL SITE for week-end bun-galow or country home,well shel-

tered from all winds, with lovely viewand swift running stream. Price £95;terms £10 down and 32 monthly paymentsof £3 oovers principal and interest, orusual terms. ,

For full particulars write to Owner,

8. D. THOMSON.Eamahi, Lower Hutt

T«l. 218m, Lower Hutt

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THAT PROPERTY OF YOURS!

VI7HAT are you going to do aboutdisposing of it? Do you want to

sell or let?

No matter where it is situated, somatter how big or small its dimensions,hand the particulars to us straightaway.

We will make a personal inspectionimmediately.

S. GEORGE NATHANAND CO., < \

ESTATE* AGENTS AND SHARE-BROKERS, '

105,CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY.■

HOME-TO-LUNCHSECTIONS.Glen 8 TO 10 MINUTES FROMStellin LAMBTON QUAY TOGlen NORTHLAND BY KEL-Stellin BURN CAR AND MOTORGlen BUS AT TOTAL COSTOFIStellin 5Jd COMBINED CONCESGlen SION TICKET and ABOUTStellin 3 MINUTES' WALK TOGlen GLEN STELLIN ESTATEStellin close to Northland SchoolandGlen shopping area.Stellin LARGE SECTIONS. FROMGlen £100to £300.Stellin DEPOSIT££0,and from £1 toGlen. £2 per month pays principal.Stellin (Interest, 6 per cent.).Glen FREE Hospital, Accident,Dis-Stellin ability, and Deatb Clausesin yourGlen agreementStellin Many Sectionspractically lereLGlen Rich growing soil, sunny,Stellin healthy, panoramic, and withGlen ocean views.Stellio GLEN STELLIN is only 6to 8Glen minutes' walk to Botanical Gar-Stellb dens GatesTinakori road Tram-Glen stop, then one section by car toStellin Lambton quay.Glen TEL 43-969 a motor-car toStellin view. No obligation.Glen Send for Plans. Booklets.Stellin eto.

, JAMES STELLIN.Subdivisions!Experts, -BRITTAIN'S BUILDING!

■■ 66a,Manners street. .<-

---.THE CAR-OWNER'S WEEK-ENDPARADISE.

npO OWN A LITTLE PLACE IN THE"■" COUNTRY,where workaday wor-ries come not, is the ambition of mostbusiness men.j To those who hanker after some suchretreat, a trip to STOKES,VALLEYis suggested.

Only fifty minutes by car from theG.P.0., Wellington, via the bituminisedHutt road, the KORAU ESTATE,STOKES VALLEY, offers a choice ofCHARMING WEEK-END SITESM26sections in all. Five have already beensold.

This neighbourhood has gone aheadwonderfully during,the past two years.To the car-owner it is ideallysituated—off the beaten track; yet quicklyreached.Its natural advantages are numerous.

STOKES VALLEY is one of thechoicest parts of the Hutt Valley. TheKORAU ESTATE SECTIONS arelevel,with good soil, permanent streams,and beautiful native bush close by.

The prices range from £110 to £150—jexceedingly moderate for these desirable JHoliday Sites.

Two of the sections have Cottagesready for occupation. These properties jare £650and £750respectively. * j

Terms of purchase are as follow:—'10 per cent, cash, 10 per cent, in sixmonths, 10 per cent, in twelve months,balance over three years at 6 per cent.

Full information, with plan of thelocality, may be obtained on request .from the SoleAgents: ' .

FINCH & WEBSTER, 'Feathei'stcm street.Tel. ii-SIS.

J

I PROPFRTIESFORSALE.! DAY'S BAY AND EASTBOURNE.I HAVE a First-class Selectionof Pro-

perties, Govt. mortgages and smalldeposits. For particulars to view,Wm.Butler, Scater'aBldgsT, Lambton-qy., orDay's Bay. Tel. 20,Eastbourne.

MURITAI.~~WELL-KEPT Cottage,, c.1., lawns,.* * sunny, sheltered position; the big-

gest bargain ever offeredin the district;i well worth inspecting; possession 3 days.I Wm. Butler, 115,Lambton-qy. Tel. 23----1 522. ■ :

HATAITAI.NEW, 5 Rooms and kitchen,gas cook-

er, caliphont, concrete paths, Car-rara ceiling,and all convs., first mortgageat 6%; £1085; terms; tel. S.A. Harris,161,Te Anau-rd.

PRENDERGAST ESTATE, 'Bolton street.

A FEW Remaining RESIDENTIALBUILDING SITES are available

in this splendid locality.■Apply

THE SECRETARY,C/o R. Wynn K.rkby,. 26,Grey street.

SEASIDEBUNGALOW FOR SALE.

MAHOE STREET, Muvltai, 4 Roomsand bathroom, large sleeping porch,

electric light, good water supply, large isection,with splendid view of the har-bour and laid out inrock gardens, withnative bush and tree ferns, etc., motorgarage. For particulars apply

H. WARDELL,4, Churchstreet, off Boulcott street.

Telephone 44-360.; :

jqr/ARRY A. SHEPHERD,j111,Customhouse quay,opp.

B.N.Z.Secretary HATAITAI LAND CO,

LTD.Sections in all parts from £200.GARDENRD.-7 Rooms, 60ft front-age. £1450.

ONEPO-RD.-6 Room*, modern conven-iences. -£150.UPLAND-RD., Kelburn-A splendid

property, 7 Rooms,large hall, goodsection. £3600.

HATAITAI-4 Rooms,etc. £1650.HIGHLAND PARK-Newly-built Mo-

dern 6-rd. Dwelling. £2050.JA ROOMS and kitchenette, vacant,

Newtown,sunny side; all-conveni-ences, c.1.,hot and cold,gas cooker;largesection;newlypapered right throughout.A first-classhome at the low price of£1075,with £100deposit. Apply toOwner,34,Austin-st.

UPPER WILLIS STREET.

FEW doors from—ModernResidence."- 8 large rooms, spacious hall and

dining-room, steel ceilings,. large bath-room, 3 w.c's, section 50 * 130; trees,shrubs, lawn, asphalt paths, motor shed,apace for more garages,suitable for gen-tleman's residence. ■fiats, or hospital. Ap-ply J. W. M. Harrison,56, Manners-st.

: FOR SALE. , ~~~CPLENDID SeasideSections at Rau-

mati, Paraparaumu; £10 depoe^' oneach section; £10"every 6 months untilfinal payment; unpaid purchase moneytobear interest at 0 per cent,per annum.

Apply toD. D. HYDE,Paraparaumu. ..

FOR SALE,A MODERN7-ROOMEDHOUSE.

DANIEL-RD., NGAIO, close to Rail*way Stationand bus stop; fitted with

"very modern convenience. Floor spaceappro*. 2000 square feet.

Apply for further particulars to

T. NORRIS3, Manager.Ngaio Timber and Joinery

Co.. Ltd., Ngaio.'

FOR SALE —EASTBOURNE.

OWING to the Owner purchasing ahome in town, one of the most

charminghouses in this deightful seasidesuburb has come on to the market forthe first time.

Large corner section,adjoining thebeach,and a hew Brick Residence,con--1 taining 7 rooms, 40ft sun room, with, every possible appliance, tastefully ar-: ranged and appointed; motor garageandbeautifully kept garden and lawns..

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.

For further particulars apply to.J. H. BETHUNE AND CO.,

154,Featherston street.

T^EPOSIT £500—Magnificent 6-roomedBungalow, few minutes from city.

Level section,no climb,. Wonderfulhar-bour view. House built 1924,regardlessexpense, under supervision leading archi-tect. Every modern convenience,inno-vation, hygienic,and labour-savingdeviceexists. Every detail is a work of art,and will appeal to the most fastidious.

Those in search of anexceptional homeare advised to arrangefor an inspectionwithout deiay.

R. J. TAYLOR AND CO.i (Sble Agents),

Bowen street. 'Telephones: 45-782;Private, 26-139.

CEATOUN—Compact Dwelling,5 large° rooms, large section,modern house,with all convs., best position; price, in-cluding furniture, £1800.

MUDGE TERRACE— 6 Rooms,infirst-class condition, good garden,concrete yards, also dairy, fowl run,storeroom, 2-stall stable, workshop andman's room, glasshouse, etc., large sec-tion. This is a particularly well-keptproperty and really cheap at the price,£ISSO. ' "

LOWER HUTT—A magnificent Dwel-ling of 8 rooms, special design, and builto£ specially-selected timber, doors, fit-tings, etc., exceptional; land 9i-acre. inlawns, gardens, fruit and vegetables;motor garageand man's room. A realgentleman's home. Price reduced forquick sale, to £3350.

SECTIONS,ISLAND BAY (close totram, on the rise)—Splendid position, isections from £150 to £:~'o.

SECTIONS,CITY (near Willis-st.)—Each 40ft frontages, only. 3 left; pricefor the lot, £2400, or £8.%each.

I VINE AND CO.,| LAND AGENT,! 107. Customhousequay.

I ! LONGMOREAND.CO.,Land Specialists and Property Auc-tioneers. 207,Lambton quay.

KELBURN PARADE — ■ Splendidlyljuilt Family Residence of 0 large

looms!, with every modern convenience,linen press, cupboards, pr j fires, hot amicold water, electric light, etc. Person-ally recommended. Vacant; possession.Land 42 x 11C.Price and tc.::ns oil ap-))liratinn.

Rihble street, Island Bay, well-built2-story Resii'e-nce' of 7 rooms, withevery convenience,including sleepingporch, go.? - stove, lmt. jmtl col(l water, igas. 'mil electric li^ht; largo workshop,irooi! i'r!r.U-ti ami lawns: land 48 x 105.Prim £1500. itu>y terms and early po.«"nty'lilm-l. "f ~> Nio'ie unil 3 Cotlaacsin main sl.vnct. >m lam! .SI x 13-9. Aumi.-ilrental £074. Price £V')00; good invest-

LONG3IOREAND CO. J

PROPERTIESFOR SALE.

WHAREMAUKU BEACH.BUNGALOW, 4 rooms and convs^ alsoImproved Sectionsand SmallFarm-lets fronting good . motor roads. Ea»yterms. Apply J. Patterson. Paraparaumu.

WANTED Sell, Neat 4-rd. Villa, Ha-taitai, one. minute tram; lovely,

handy situation; electric light, alsoworkshop". Price £1075. Terms arrang-ed; House insured £723. Eeal snip.Sole A.;ents, M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell, Block 5 Houses and»' Shop, most valuable position,

alongside Vivian-st. and Cambridge ter-race; total frontage 122ft; magnificentsite. Price £6550;show net return of15 per cent; only £1000deposit. Hugesnip. Chanceof lifetime. TheM po-sitions never available. M'lntyre andCo., 215. Lambton-qy.YI7ANTED Sell, Charming Bungalow.*" Residence,5 large room* and kit-chenette; also large double motor*gar-ageand workshop, best part Lyall Bajr;large level section,concrete path* andyard, oriel windows,sun porch, Carraraceiling, large reception hall, : hot water,electric light, gas cooker,porcelain bath.Price £2100,including5-seater motor-car.£200 deposit. Absolute gift. Applyvery speedily, SoleAgents, M'lntyre andCo.,215, Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell, Shop and Swelling,." Willis-st., best side, brick and

wood. Price £2200. Seizethis chancequickly. M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lamb- .ton-qy. ■

WANTED (jell, 2 Houses, S rooms*" each,solidly built, heart city, close

Vivian-st.; great prospective value; con-tains hot-cold water, electric light, baywindows,nice papers. Price was £1450for corner house,and £1250for other,but will now accept for quick sale £2250for the block. ' Good deposit wanted.Monster snip. M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Se]],~Nice"gem>-Bungaiow;" 5 rooms and kitchenette, close

tram, Hataitai, no climb; corner sec-tion, sea view, casement windowt, hotwater service;also caliphont,gas cooker,porcelain bath, concrete paths, Govt.mortgage £600, 4% per cent, thereon.Price £,1475, £300 deposit. Biggestbargain above locality. Apply speedily.M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell, Magnificent Bunga-■"" low, .five large rooms, andkitchenette, and big hall; glori-ous situation, Khandallah. Prettyoutlook, sun all day; verandahs threesides and three large French doors open-ing on to verandah;exceptionally well .built home, lovely grounds, trees andlawns; hot and cold water, electric'light, porcelain bath; Govt. mortgage£600 thereon. Price £1550, £250de-posit. House could not be built formoney* Very easy terms; must beseen to be appreciated. Strongly ad-vise speedy inspection. M'lntyre andCo.,215,Lambton-qy. "

imTANTEU Sell. Modern Block. Brick""■ Buildings Manners-st. (corner site),practically new, reinforced;bub of th«city; winding up deceased estate; eharic*of lifetime. Price, particulars, BoleAgents, M'lrttyr* and Co.. 21& Lamb*ton-qy ■ .WANTED Sell, Charming Concrete'TT Rough-cast Bungalow, 5 rooms,

carrara ceilings, situate best part Ngaio;pretty sun porch, casements, also shed,suitable garage;hot and cold water, elec-tric light, porcelain bath, slate roof;house plastered throughout; concretepaths; land 75ftx 160ft; Govt.mortgage£1100, <Vt per cent., thereon; price£1450reduced from £1750;owner leav-ing; absolute gift. Apply speedily toM'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy.WANTED Sell,7-rd. Kcsidence, Rose-"" neath, view overlooking Oriental

Bay tram terminus,suitable 2 flats, hot-cold water, c.1., gas cooker,porcelainbath, Carrara ceilings. Price £1500.Absolute snip. M'lntyre and Co.,215,Lambton-qy. ■ " ■ ...WANTED SeH,pretty 8-rd. Villa,"' Johnaonville,doee station, largecorner section,casement sun porch, hotwater, c.l. ..Price £1050. Huge snip,M'lntyre and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.

W^""ANTED Sell,nice Bungalow, fiverooms, Beautiful Karori, sunniest

and best site, oriel window,sun porch,c.1.,gas cooker,pore, bath, caliphont;land 68ft x 120ft (about). Price £1250;; 'terms arranged. Real snip. Apply'quickly, M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lamb-ton-qy. ' ■■

WANTED Sell,artistic Bungalow, fiverooms and kitchenette,. Seatoun,

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INFANTILE PARALYSISSURVEY OF THE EPIDEMIC

INQUIRY BY AN AMERICANAUTHORITY

IMMUNITY AN IMPORTANTFACTOR.

A communication was recentlyreceived by the Director-Generalof Health from Dr. George Dra-per, of New York, the author ofseveral medical publications, andan authority on infantile paraly-Bis, recognised as such by thoMinistry of Ilealth, England, andby the Health Departments ofother countries, asking for infor-mation concerning the epidemicof this disease which occurred inNew Zealand at the latter end oflast year.

Dr. G. Draper, as stated, is lookednpon as the authority on this disease,having increased the world's know-ledge concerning it during the greatepidemio of 1916,which specially af-fected the eastern States of America.The eastern States of America werethen visited by an epidemic moresevere in character than has beenknown throughout the world before orsince. Struck with the comparativemagnitude of the Now Zealand epi-demic,Dr. Draper sought informationconcerning the typeof the disease,themeans of spread, and measures takenin this Dominion to cope with theepidemic of last year.

Extracts .from the reports whichhave been sent to Dr. Draper includesome facts wMch may be of interestto the community generally.

OABES IN FAST TEAES.The cases and deaths from this dis-

ease in past years have been muchmore numerous in New Zealand thanthe general public realise. For ex-ample, in non-epidemic years, such as

" 1821-22-23,231,239, and 197 notifica-tions respectively wete made by medi-

;cul practitioners throughout the Do-minion. .As to deaths, since 1912 theaverage for the Dominion was, abouteight yearly. In" the 1916 epidemicSherewere 1018 notified cases and 123

"Heath's;'in'therecent 1924-25 epidemic1257 cases and 166 deaths.

To compare New Zealand's epidemicwith that of the New York Statesin1916, it may be said that in the for-mer there were 12.7 deaths per 100,000Df the meanpopulation of the Domin-ion, and in the American epidemic 16deaths per 100,000 of the population.

These so far as is known are com-paratively the two. most severe epi-demics which have as yet been re-corded. ; .

The Department of Health of NewZealand succeeded in getting compara-tively free notifications of cases, evenoiild' ones, by medical practitioners,n-hich. is regarded as an importantfactor in controlling spread.

MUCH MYSTERY.Thero has been much mystery con-

jcerning this disease and its means ofspread. Within our memories it wasjonsiderednot to be an infectious dis-ease. It has all along been far moreprevalent than we realised. To judgefrom observations in many epidemicsthroughout the world, including therecent one in New Zealand, the mildcases,. producing merely feverishlymptoms and not .causing paralysis,are in epidemic periods very prcva-lei.t ind-ed} and evenin normal >earß—such,for instance,as 1922,with 349notifications of actual infantile pararlysis in this Dominion, it is a reason-able presumption -that many othercases of feverish symptoms only oc-curred, and were unrecognised. _ »

Many experienced observers believethat the disease in mild form is verycommon indeed; that in epidemicrears active immunity is acquired byi large proportion of the child popu-iation, and in non-epidemic years bymeans ;of a less virulent strain ofthe virus there is again a far greaterdegree of immunity thus conferredthan we have hitherto realised.

IMMUNITY FACTOR.It is thought ti.«.' *iiis inestimable

immunity factor is the explanationof the mystery which has surroundedinfantile paralysis and its means ofspread. People have been puzzled asto why the epidemic should spread inso patchy ;a manner, and in generalpresent vagaries in its moans of in-Section.

When it is recognised that it caneasily bo spread from child to childin the acute stages of even a mildattnr.K, and that in any one year aconsiderable proportion of the chil-dren have formerly acquired an im-munity by means of a mild attack,these vagaries can be readily under-stood.

When .we .remember that the inci-dence of this, disease preponderatesenormously in persons under sixteenyears of age, and that, as with diph-theria, thero is apparently an ageim-munity as well, as an. acquired immu-nity; that is to say, if tho child canbo protected from this infection untilhe approaches the ageof sixteen yearshe will in all probability entirelyescape attack, tho importance of con-trol of the whole child population dur-ing a serious epidemic will be appar-ent; and last year, in addition to theusual measures of notification, hospi-talisation of the case and isolation ofsusceptible contacts, definite' restric-tions were placed upon the congrega-tion of children in areas where infec-tion was believed to be rife.

It can reasonably be claimedthat a great majority of'thosa sus-ceptible children of tender years thuaprotected will also escape owing tothe age feature a future visitation ofinfantile paralysis say several yearshence.EECENT NOTIFICATIONS BELOW

THE AVERAQE.The notifications of this disease re-

ceived by the Department over thelast few months are definitely belowthe average for normal years, and itis hoped that in the coming summerand autumn months we may escape avisitation in anything like epidemicform.

It was expected that in so severe anepidemic the paralysis results uponthe New Zealand children -would beformidable. Although, however, 168deaths occurred, the paralysis effectshave been.comparatively slight. New'Zealand is unusually well suppliedwith hospitals. The great majorityof the cases were promptly sent topublic hospitals; careful splinting andposturing was the usual practice, andjc the larger centres this was doflotinder tbe direction of surgeons w?iohad received special tuition in ortho-paedic work during and since the war.

Convalescent serum also was used mconsiderable measure, and a numberof the medical attendants claimgood results from this whengiven in tho pre-paralytie stage.New Zealand was thus fortunatelyplaced to cope with an epidemic ofthis nature, and the results of treat-ment which were achieved in ourpub-lic hospitals, it may fairly be claim-ed, were a credit to the institutionsconcerned.

PREVENTION OF SPREAD.The Department of Health enforced

measures restricting the congregationof the child population of a kindwhich though consistent with what isknown regarding the conveyanceofthis disease,were perhaps more ad-vanced than had yet been adopted byother countries,.with the exception ofcertain American States. There is

*no doubt that these restrictions creat-ed hardships for certain individualswhich arc regretted; and tho mannerin which the general public observedthese precautionary measures, and thocomplete co-operation of the great ma-jority of medical practitioners withthe officers of the Department ofHealth were gratifying. The know-ledge obtained in the survey of theepidemic goes to justify such meas-ures.

DEFINITELY INFECTIOUS.There can be no doubt that the dis-

ease is definitely infectious, particu-larly to the younger children, and isapparently usually conveyed from ac-tual cases of the disease in other chil-dren, particularly in the earlier andfeverish stage, and irrespective ofwhether the attack is a mild or asevere one. Wherever investigationswere made overwhelming evidencewas found of numerous mild feverishattacks not severe enough to occasion ■

notification by amedical practitioner,and often of a kind that would notcause a doctor to be consulted.

A survey, particularly of the Wel-lington provincial district cases, gavenumerous instances of infection whichon close investigationproved to havebeen conveyed bj> children contacts ofdefinite cases in another town, and thecontacts themselves had also sufferedfrom feverish symptoms so slight thatthey occasioned no alarm. It may be■said then that our experience in NewZealand goes to strengthen the beliefnow pretty accepted thatthis disease is spread by personal con-tact. Except for trjis, nothinghewwas discovered,unless the negation ofcertain theories such as that stableflies and some domestic animalsspread it can be regarded as of im-portance.

THE MAIN ROADS

HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS

OPERATIONSIN NOVEMBER.

Progress reports for November whichwere submitted at the monthlymeetingof the Main Highways Board yesterdaydisclose the fact that construction workis now in full swing on all the most im-portant projects in which the board isinterested. '»■ A considerable amount ofwork' has been accomplished dunng themonth, and in (

auction very encourag-ing reports have been received from anumber of districts in both the Northand South Islands, indicating better at-tention to the problem of maintenance,with gratifying results.

In a number of cases, however,it hasbeen brought under the notice of. theboard that there is still a tendency withs, number of local bodies to uae poormaterial and very large metal for main-tenance. Suchmethods are entirely'un-suitable for modern highway mainten-ance, and the board decided,particularlyas it is providing half the cost of main-tenance, to issue instructions to its re-presentatives not to pay any subsidy incases where unsatisfactory maintenancemethods continue.

In the Main Highways Amendment.Act of last session power was given tothe board to purchase plant for hire tolocal bodies on the hire-purchase system.This amendment was obtained with aview to encouraging and assisting localauthorities to use modern road-making'machinery, both in the construction andmaintenance of roads. A large numberof local authorities have taken advan-tage of the provisions, and a furthernumber of applications for assistancewere dealt with by the board in thisconnection.

Following the January meeting ,theboard will make an inspection tour ofthe South Island. The highway fromPicton to Invercargill will be covered.From Invercargill the board will travelto Queenstown,and back to Palmerstonvia Alexandra,from there proceeding tothe West Coast,and returning via Nel-son.

THE MONTH'S WORK., The following were amongst the mostimportant works carried out during themonth of November in the Wellingtonand adjacent districts:—

Napier-Wellington, via Wairarapa.—Tamaki bridge: This bridge is now com-pleted, with the exception of strippingthe boxing. Theapproaches are in hand.

To Kuiti-Bulls, via Taumarunui.—Be-tween RauWmu and the county boundarythe metallingof the Spiral road has beencompletedand a commencement has beenmade with metalling between Waima-rino and the county boundary.

Wanganui-Horopito.—4s chains of ■wid-ening, 18ft in width, between S3 milesand 54 miles,have been completed. Be-tween Eaetihi and Horopito, 16 chainsof road have been top-dressed.

Wellington-Auckland, via Taranaki.—Porir.ua to Paremata section. Metallingoperations have been continued on thissection of highway.

Waikanae to Levin.—Between Waika-naeand Manakau reconstruction work isunder way.

Manakau toLevin BoroughBoundary.—36 men are engaged in preparing thislength of road for sealing.

Wellington-Napier, via Wairarapa.—On the Upper Hutt Town Board sectionpreparatory work has been in hand forsome weeks,and the laying of bitumin-ous concrete surfacing is about to com-mence. This work is being carried outby the Wellington City and SuburbanHighways Board.

Between the Upper Hutt .Town Dis-trict and Akatarawa Junction, fair pro-gresshas been made with the bitumin-ous work by the Hutt County Council.

Greytown Borough boundary to Waio-hiue bridge.—This section is being re-formed and metalled in preparation forsurfacesealing.' Carterton Borough boundary to Wai-ngawabridge.—24 chains have been wid-ened,metalled,and rolled in preparationfor surfacesealing.

Waingawa bridge to Masterton Bor-ough boundary.—GO chains of this sectionhave been rolled, metalled,and gradedin preparation for surfacesealing.

Nelson-Blenheim .—Construction of Ta-kaka bridge has been commenced.

Construction of protective groyneis inprogressat the Wairau bridge. ;

HOLIDAY TRAINS

In to-day's issue will be found a fur-ther advertisement by the Railway De-partment giving particulars- of the al-tered train arrangelMnta for the Christ-mas holiday*.

OF N.Z. INTERESTLECTURES ON THE

DOMINION

THRILLS OF DEEP SEA FISHING

(From Our Own Correspondent.)LONDON, 23rd October,

Beaders of the ''Wide World Maga-zine" have been provided with an in-forirfative and well-illustrated articleon ''Big GameFishing "in New Zea-land," written by Mr. W, W. Dun-stervillc, of Christchurch. PicturesSl.-/W enthuiastic fishermen of emin-ence, each with a trophy landed offthe North Island.

Mr. Dunsterville recalls that thelast time he was in England he waswalking along tho banks of an historicriver for a couple of miles or so.Every few yards there sat a patientand apparently easily pleased angler,watching an enormously long rod andfine line, to which a quill float wasattached. "Being a keen fishermanmyself," he remarks, "Inaturally be-came interested, but when I saw theresults—a few miserable little fish sixof seven inches long—l was amazedthat grown men could be content tobother their heads about such poorsport. I tried to tell one of theseoptimists about the kind of fishingone gets with rod and line in NewZealand. He didn't actually call mea liar—possibly because I was verymuch bigger than he was—but hialook was eloquent."

Referenceis made to the splendidcatch, in January, 1922, by Mr.White Wickham, off Cape Brett, whenhis thirteen fish, caught on eleven con-secutive days, tipped the beam at atotal of 30871b. Attractively, thewriter takes his reader out for aday's sport in the waters round CapeBrett, and, briefly detailing recentcatches by different parties, he con-cludes: "Onco more, and for the lasttime, permit me to say, 'Some fish-ing!' "

PHOTOGRAPHY IN SCHOOLS.

The application of photography toeducational purposes has received avaluable fillip by the gift, which hasjust been made by the New ZealandGovernment to British schools, of2000 enlarged photographs illustrat-ing life: and scenes in the Dominion.These photographs were dispatchedto the Highs Commissioner's Depart-^ment as the outcome of an invitation*given to any teachers interested tosend in an application for subjectslikely to be useful in classrooms. Thephotographs to hand, suitably mount-ed, are being sent off with due dis-patch. The scheme has the added ad-vantage of providing publicity mat-ter which is used by theBritish Pressto call attention to New Zealand.' SEEKING THE EMPIRE.

Many illustrated leetnr.es are beinggiven in "different parts of the Bri-tish Isles, New Zealand being thesubject. Mr. H. T. B. Drew is inthe North of Ireland' at the presenttime, in this connection; Mr. J. Feil(New Zealand. Shipping Company)has been addressing large audiencesin many places of late,' while nowCaptain L. Greenstreet seems to havejoined the ranks of lecturers. He hada very keen audience at Wimbledona few days ago on what has been de-scribed as-"the delectable country."

Captain Greenstreet said that thesplendid climate of New Zealand,/its

fertile soil, beauty, and the enter-prise of its Government mako it > amost desirable country in which tomake a home.

Captain C. P. Selby has returnedto England from a comprehensiveround of travel in the Dominions,and he too has begun to give lanternlectures on the Empire. After sucha tour he realises that people areprone to look with new eyes at theHouses of Parliament at" Westmin-ster, knowing that the continuedunity of the Empire, the happinessand contentment of millions of peo-ple of all races and religions aredependent upon the wisdom of themen sent there to deal with Empireaffairs.

The Empire, he said, offered happyhomes and opportunities to the menand women who could not find eitherin this old land. Speaking of its pos-sibilities as our best market, CaptainSelby compared New Zealand withRussia, and went on to say that theNew Zcalander was the best of the"Imperial bunch." It was shown,too, that every Australian as a'cus-tomer was worth as much to us astwentyAmericans. Such figures wereeloquent in justification of the policyof Mr. Baldwin and his colleagues ingiving preferential consideration inour tariffs to Empire products. TheDominions had for many years giventhis country preference—preferencewhich had been worth millions to ourtrade, and had kept men at work whowould otherwise have been amongstthe ranks of the unemployed. TheEmpire alone would enable Britishersto recover their old-time prosperity.

THE CANNY SCOT.The traditional jibe about the

"meanness" of the Scottish peoplehas received a nasty knock in thefact that last year Scotland contri-buted £599,090, or £79 a^bed, to theBritish Red Cross Society, as com-pared with £576,337, or-£ls a bed,given by England and Wales, saysthe "Glasgow Herald.""It seems to be a fact that the

Scotsman, at home and abroad, ismore generous than the Englishman.In the Dominions, or colonies, the tra-ditional mean Scot is unknown, andScotsmenhead every subscription listfor philanthropic and educational ob-jects. At a meeting in Christchurcha clergyman announced that he wasgoing to speak on the generosity ofthe Scot abroad. There was laugh-ter, but it died down when thespeaker declared that 95 per cent, ofthe contributions to the funds forthe common good of the towns weregiven by Scots, although they repre-sented 8 per cent, of the popula-tion. Scotsmen assist in perpetua-tion of these false, notions aboutthemselves by their delight in a jokeat their own expense. Only a Scot-tish audience could have shown akeen appreciation of a lecturer's do-scription of a Scotsmanas 'not re-markable for generosity, nor extra-ordinarily stingy, but what might becalled the happy mean.' And thelecturer had MacDonald for his mid-dle name."

DOMINIONS AND THE ROYALNAVY.

The Naval and Military Recordconsiders that New Zealand is furnish-ing a fine example of her sense of re-sponsibility towards the whole ques-tion of Dominions' contribution to-wards the maintenance of Empire seapower.

The Prime Minister's reply to theNavy League deputation,. says the.paper, "is notable fpr its Imperialstatesmanship. He pointed out thatat present the naval expenditure ofNew Zealand is £500,000, and thatnext year it will be £600,000, equiva-lent to nine shilling per head of thepopulation. But bo far from this be-ing a prelude to deprecating any

greater expenditure, Mr. Coates,con-tinued: 'I entirely concur that it isour job, as well as England's, to do allwe can to keep the renewal of cruisers;up to date. If it becomes necessary,'the Government will doubtless contri-bute in reason according to the Do-minion's . capacity.' Clearly the Pre-mier realises the meaning of the re-gime of extensive economies uponwhich the Admiralty has entered andthe implied obligation upon -the restof the Empire to bear a more equit-able share of the price of security.. . . The British Empire is linkedtogether by sea power, and every redspot on the map shares in all that theWhite Ensign stands for."

MOUNTAINEERING FACILITIES.The destruction by avalanche of the

Mount Cook hut is. used as the textfor an appreciatory comment on thoDominion by the Birmingham "Even-ing Despatch," thus:—

"New Zealand is a paradise for%limbers. Even less important moun-tain tracks are carefully mapped out,and refuge huts, on a slightly lessgenerous scale than the one destroyed,placed at points where parties are aptto lose their way. Mountaineeringsocieties in this countrywould greatlypopularise one bf the best sports ifthey, copied New Zealand's lead.''

, EMPIRE SHOPPING.Comment on the fact that most ofthe London stores are taking advan-tage of the "Buy British Products"

campaign to make special displays ofEmpire foodstuffs, the "ManchesterGuardian" commercial observes: '

""The'boom seems to have caughtthe public fancy, for there has been abig increase in the sales of Empirefoods as a result of this campaign.But some people in the business won-der how long it will last. There areno more loyal supporters of the Do-minions than members of the foodtrade, but they point out that if Em-pire producers want a bigger share ofour trade they must pay greater at-tention to quality and regularity ofsupplies, for the public will not buytheir produce on sentiment alone.''

On the same subject the "Devonand Exeter Gazette" expresses pleasure at seeing the movement to inducepeople to prefer the products of theBritish Empire, when purchasing, "solong a3 the price is no higher than,nor the quality inferior to, the foreignproduct. This is a step in the rightdirection, because, notwithstandingwhat our Labour friends say,and notwithstandingthe support they receivefrom certain sections of the LiberalParty, we are convinced that if thetrade and commerce of Great Britainare to materially improve it must beby closer commercial relationshipswith our kith and kin across the seas.. . . Our Labour friends are veryfriendly indeed towards trade withRussia,but one seldom, hears them ad-vocate important commercial relation-ships with our colonies. Why is itiOfficial statistics inform, us that forthe year 1913—that is before the war—we sent Itussia goods to the valueof £18,000,000,representing an aver-age of 2s 2d per head of populationTo-day that average ie lid, as com-pared with £16 11s 6d per head ofpopulation of New Zealand, and £1014s 3d of the population of Australia.For various well-known reasons it isextremely difficult to stimulate thegrowth of trade with certain foreigncountries, and this trade Was, as amatter of fact, even before the war, afactor of declining importance in theeconomic life of the United King-dom. But in the British Empire thereare vast resources and great oppor-tunities for expansion,'requiring onlycontinuous attention and a wisepolicy to secure great prosperity forall."

ST. VALENTINE AGAINREVIVAL OF A RED-LETTER

DAY

CARDINAL ON MODERNFASHIONS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)LONDON, 29th October.

A correspondent in Paris writes toLondon that Parisicnnes are congratu-lating themselves on the fact thatthey have an archbishop who reallyunderstands them. They can followthe prevailing fashions, both inclothes and in hairdreeaing, without in-curring the least hint of reproof fromCardinal Dubois. The cardinal arch-bishop, interviewed on the subject offashions after a visit to an art exhi-bition in which there was a good dealof "modern" art, declared that therewas no need for anyoneto be shockedabout it. Fashions, he said, were amost popular form of art, and thoughhe greatly admired the flowing draper-ies and decent grace of othe,r days, bewas not prepared to condemn the pre-sent-day styles because skirts wereshorter and less ample, and a certaindecolletage rath,cr the rule than theexception.

"Shall an archbishop of Paris,"he asked, "condemn Parisiennes' forbeing fashionable! No. Let themwear the new styles as tin. know howto, with tact, intelligence, and goodtaste. Even short skirts can be wornwith decency by those who know howto wear them, and do not go to ex-tremes. But woman is losing a greatdeal when she tries to affect a mascu-line appearance, as so many youngpeople are doing."

Asked for his opinion of the pre-vailing mode of short hair for women,the cardinal replied: "Why not shorthair, so long as there is grace andnotexcesst A woman's virtue has neverdepended on the length of her hair."

RUSSIAN BOOTS AND HIGHHEELS.

For the winter the high Russianboot is sensible and suitable if theday be wet. This pattern is beihgworn by many people in London, andit certainly is a protection forthe very popular silk stocking.In certain provincial cities whichare proverbial for, high rainfall,the Eussian boot seems to be al-most universally adopted. For goodappearance the skirt should just meetthe boot-top. The effect is oftenstartling when there is a gap—darkskirt ending well above the knee,boot-top ending below the knee, anda hiatus of pale flesh-tinted silkstocking coming between to cover theknee. Such a result thoughtlessly at-tained causes a sensation in TheStrand." Mr. Clement Jeffery, a well-knownmanipulative specialist, sensibly con-demns the wearing of high-heeledshoes. He says-that some ladies whenthey change into slippers leel a paintn the calf of the leg. High-heeledshoes shorten the calf muscles, withthe result that they are painfullystretched when the heel takes thenatural position on the ground. Theheight of heel recommended for ordi-nary wear is one inch to one inch andn half, which is anatomically correct,while both soles and heels should besufficiently broad to give stability andcomfort in walking. Wrongly eonstructed shoes are blamed for cornsand bunions, the fault lying not with

the manufacturers, but with thosewho create a demand for absurdly fit-ting and incorrectly shaped footwear.

Mr. Jeffery refers to the outcryagainst Epstein's work in HydePark as in the main a protest againstthe distortion of the female figure,particularly the hands. What, he in-quires, should wo say to an artist whogave his beautiful statue of Venusfeet distorted by pointed toes, com-plete with corns and bunions. Yethe might claim in defence that hewas aiming at realism! Men's feetare tending to become flatter.

AETIFICIAL SILK AND ITSDEVELOPMENT.

"The girl who delivers your milk inthe morning wearsartificial silk stock-ings, the young women street hawkersin Euston road wear them, and eventhe farm girls near my Cheshirehomehave chosen attractiveness beforeutil-ity," said Sir Edwin Stockton, ex-president of the Manchester Chamber.ofCommerce,discussing the develop-ment of the artificial silk trade. Asto its detrimental effect oa the cottontrade, he said: "That is nonsense.Instead of the cotton industry beingruined, I am convinced that the grow-ing expansion of the artificial silk in-dustry will bring back to Lancashirethe prosperity which a short time agoseemed hopelessly lost for ever. Ibelieve that the introduction of artifi-cial silk as an industry will cause toreopen the doors of markets whichhave been unfortunately closingagainst us in monotonous sequence.

"The introduction of artificial silkinto our cotton products means thatwe will be able to invest these pro-ducts of our British looms with thevery qualities in which they havebeen deficient. Brightness, lustre, andcolour—alllacking before—can nowbeimported. Once again we shall beable to recapture the Eastern markettrade. Thebrightness andrichness ofour. goods will provide a combinationto enable us to fill the bazaars of In-dia- again. By running a few stripesof artificial silk through a piece ofcotton cloth we turn a utility productinto an article of adornment at a costthat is trifling. We thus presentsomething to charm the eye and so ap-peal to the little bit of vanity that isin every one of us. That is one of thereasons why the industry is develop-ing so rapidly. The more the publicsee of this class of goods the morethey want them. Business men andfinanciers alike realise that the artifi-cial silk industry has a. tremendousfuture, ■ and, indirectly, fresh andmuch-needed work will be brought tothe cotton mills."A MILLION-POUND NEW COM-

PANT.From Manchester comes news that

the establishment of anew British ar-tificial silk company with a capitalof £1,000,000is now nearihg comple-tion. Talk of the new concern tomanufacture artificial fibre has beancurrent for some time, but nothingdefinite had so far been made public.'A number of prominent Lancashiremen will be on the board, and it ishoped to issue the prospectus in No-vember. An excellent site for a millhas been obtained at Kendal, West-morland, with room for large exten-,sions, and valuable water rights have!been acquired—an essential so far asthe manufacture of artificial silk isconcerned. One unit will be put downproducing three tons of siMc per day.

WOMEN IN PUBLIC LIFE."There is room in public life for

every sort of woman, except the typethat regards it as a new game," ob-served Lady Trustram Eve, LondonCounty Councillor, when addressing ameetingof the Association of WomenClerks and Secretaries. She took My

her text "Women's Share in PublicLife." Every party was agreed, shesaid, that women had come to stayin public life and had a definite partto play there. Her own party.. hadbeen the least welcoming to women,but the attitude, "What was a fe-male doing out of her hornet" mustdie out. Women's intuitive powerswere ,of great use on committees.They jumpedfences, but somehow ar-rived at a right conclusion before aman, with his calmer, reasoned judg-ment. As a rule, women were hardworkers and good fighters, and theirfault was that they were sometimesa little over enthusiastic. Her ownfeeling was that, women being newto public life, those who entered itshould be rather more experiencedthan their male colleagues. Smithwas accepted without query, buteverybody wanted to know why Mrs.Jones was there. She always asked

women who wanted to take up publicwork whether they felt prepared tocut themselves off from social life.She advised them to go into parties,and not to try to stand alone.

This was, an age for organisation,and no individual, howeverwonderful,could do much good. A single womanhad much more knowledge about pro-fessional and technical work than amarried woman, who knew more,however, about home conditions andchildren at first hand. Lady Trus-tram Eve added that her bachelorfriends on the council always knewmore about children than did themothers of families. (Laughter.)

REVIVAL OF THE "LOVEMISSIVE."

An interesting announcement hasbeen made by Sir AdolphTuck as tothe happy revival of an old custom.He told those present at the meetingof Mb company that the Valentine—the cult of which at one time almostrivalled the Christmas card—hasshown signs of rejuvenation duringthe past three years. Beyond a doubtthe old custom, after being dormantfor some twenty-five years, is on theeve of a great renewal.

"St. Valentine's Day is again, asof old (said Sir Adolph), eagerly look-ed forward to by the fair sex for thelegitimate opportunities it affords forthe encouragement of timid admirers.It is known that our ladies to-day arethemselves not slow in making use ofthese missives,while it is natural thatthey should have pleasant anticipa-tions of messagesof affection or lovefor which this charming custom findsan opening. The notable collectionof Valentine cards we have prepared,T>y special request, for the comingseason, in which rilk ribbons, silkfringes, satins and laces play theirdue part, forms a collection at oncebeautiful in design and appropriate

' in sentiment, well calculated to appealto both sexes and again to foster thisdelightful custom which brought somuch joy and pleasure.to a formergeneration of lovers. Highly encour-aging advance orders are alreadybeingplaced bythe trade, and we'maycompliment ourselves upon a veryhappy and promising addition to ourgreeting card department."

' - |THE FOOLS OF DRESS.

The fit of a woman's .dress was iu-vdiciously decided in the ShoreditchCounty Court, when Judge Cluer gavejudgment for a dressmaker,whoclaimed £5 for making the dress for'a customer. t

The Judge directed the latter to puton the dress. When she returned toCourt she said: "JEt is too tight un-der the bodice and will split underthe arms."

A dressmaker, called on behalf ofthe plaintiff: "Not in ten years."

The customer: "Fancy a dress-maker making a thing like this."

The Judge: "You are fools enoughto put them on. It is as reasonable afit as you could want."

"WORST-DBESBED CUT.""Be well dressed and be happy" is

the slogan of a campaign launchedby representatives of woollen manu-facturers, merchants,and tailors, whomet in London this week.

Mr. Roger Williams, representingmanufacturers, declared * that Londonwas one of the worst-dressed cities inthe world. "I noticed that faet-'s'trik-'ingly in Hyde Park," he said, "onmy return from a visit to Scandi-navia. There was not a decent coatin the whole park, and the trouserswere all baggy at the knees."

Mr. C. H. Robertson, president ofthe National Federation of MerchantTailors, was sorry to hear Londonersdescribed as badly dressed.

"If," he said, f'thc tailors wereable to produce the goods at a pri.iewhich men can afford to pay for asuit there .would be many better-dressed men. With .the co-operationof manufacturers and merchants tveshall achieve that goal. . * 'Oxfordbags'/ offend the eye, and they, haveto go. Nothing could be worse than.the wearing of a dinner jacket wherea dress coat is called for, while afather who wears a jacket suit at hisdaughter's wedding only gives him-self away."

THE CUNARD LINER CARINTHIAThe Canard Company's new liner iCarinthia, now engaged In a tour of the world with a party of v.ealthy tonrists on board, and expected to reach Wellington

next week sailed from Liverpool last August, her first port of call being New York, wl re f picked up the greater number of her passengers.' During the tour

visits are being paid to New Zealand, India, and every important portion of the British Empire, with the exception of South Africa. Canada and Australia havealready been visited. The whole tour is expected to occu; 150 days, and a total of 38,000miles will be covered. The Carinthia is a sumptuouslyappointed steamer

* of 20,277 tons register, built this year at Barrow by Vickers, Ltd. She is 600.7ft long, with a beam of 73.8ft, and a draught of 45ft. The vessel is fitted with sixsteam turbines geared to two screw shafts, and developing 29,164horse power. She is fitted for oil fuel.

HONOURING THE DEAD

BRITISH WAR MEMORIALS

HATE AND THE HOWITZER.

The unveiling of the terrific—l knowno better epithet—Artillery Memorialat Hyde Park Corner, has naturally re-opened the whole,subject of war me-morials (writes Adriai Harley, in the"Sunday Chronicle"). Some - "yon

asking how we are better off for thecountless war memorials which havebeen set up in the 1 'i few yearsthroughout the length and breadth ofthe land. I know my own answer. Iwould not touch a singlen. orial—how-ever manifest the artistic failure—ex-cept, indeed, to re * ■?. it by a better.I do not much care whether these

memorials are just memorials or servea utilitarian purpose as well by minister-ing to the-living. The utilitarians, in-deed,have a strong case. A new wingof a hosnital, a children's hospital, aplayground or pla ing field, a villagehall, a merry peal of bells for the churchsteeple, or the restoration of an ancientchurch tower, a clock to mark the pas-sageof the hours, a block of almshousesfor a dozen worthy old folk—all theseare admirable memorials of the dead, es-pecially if something extra is added inthe way of beauty to give it a distinc-tivenote « to act of graceto the dead.

On the whole, I think that those com-munities which have chosen a utilitar-ian memorial have done most wisely, es-pecially as so manyof the non-utilitarianmemorials are so artistically poor.

THE DREADED ANGEL.No doubt about that. I have seen

only too many unhappy obelisks and pil-,jlars, masses of stone or marble,crossesof every conceivable kind, all very cost-ly—the cost of even the simplest col-umn is astonishing—and even more un-happydesigns of mixed stone and bi lze,especially if an angel figures in the de-sign. I dread that war memorial angelas I dread the cemetery angel. Not onein a hundred is tolerable. <

But, though the failures are many Ihave seen dozens of simple village me-morials which are sweet and gracious,and which hallow the ground on whichthey stand. They touch the heartstrangely; you realise the ruthlessness ofthe Great War when i.i some obscureand remote hamlet you read the namesof half a dozen men who were snatchedaway from the plough or the icllside toshoulder a rifle and die under a foreignsky.It is strange to think of these crosses

enduring, as some of them will endure,for centuries.Some splendid work, too, has beendone on the grand scale. Sir Kdwin

Lutycns's cenotaph in .Vhitehall is al-ready a national shrine. It illustratesperfectly one of the deepest ironies ofart. It is the memorial of all the un-numbered fallen, and,10, the mere sug-gested outline of o, single coffin, raisedliigh v an altar, v enough. Many of

the single statues of soldiers—represent-ing whole battalions of their regiments—in full fighting kit, are admirable. Notheatrical pose, no wild charging withthe bayonet, no falling back into thearms of a comrade—just the soldier readyfor action.

* THE ONE THING NEEDED.The Artillery Memorial is the most

staggering of all the 'war memorials,agreat howitzer in stone on a vast pedes-tal, with sculptured sides displayinghideous scenes of carnagein low relief,and four bronze figures of artillerymen,one fixing his gas mask, the secondstern and set facing the enemy, thethird leaning against the stone withhis arms thrown out, dead-beat and doneto the world, with his bit and bridle onhis arm, the sole survivor, maybe, of hisgun team, and the fourth lying deadwith his face covered waiting for astretcher.I went to see this memorial stronglyprejudiced against it from what I,hadread. I did not like the idea of a stone

gun thrusting its hideous mouth up tothe sky, prepared to belch forth fire anddeath. I was ready to hate the cold re-alism of the dead' gunner. But I cameaway converted to Mr. Jagger's designand deeply impressed by the stupendouscharacter of the conception. It is a ti-tanic memorial,a monstrous record of amonstrous epoch, when the nations rentone another with moustrous weapons, ofwhich the giant howitzer maywell staud,as the symbol.I should not, indeed, like?many eunhmemorial* iv Loudou. pae ig quite

enough. But one was needed. It is re-alism and symbolism combined—a mostuncommon blend.

CONTRASTS.Consider it for a moment in relation

to two other war memorials within astone's throw.. Think of the colossalnude Achilles, cast from French can-nons, for which the women of Englandsubscribed in honour of the Duke ofWellington. Achilles, brandishing hisshort sword, leaves me even colderthan St. George. Nay, it turns meinto a Trojan on the spot. As for theother memorial of the Duke on horse-back, facing Apsley House,it ia as calmand matter of fact as if he were ridingout to review the^ Life Guards atKnightsbridge barracks.

And that reminds me to ask: Whereis the national war memorial to themen who fought in the. Peninsula andat Waterloo? It does not exist. EvenNelson had to wait for his column yearsand years. It did not cost our thriftygreat-grandfathersmuch to bestow thename of Waterloo on a bridge, and thatof Trafalgar on a square.

We are a curious race. We have twoarchea in London, and one we callMarble—which is just silly—and theother—if it has a name at all—Constitu-tion Arch, because it is at the top ofConstitution Hill. Fancy not associatingthese with victories on sea or land!It is, only by sheer luck and happy

chance' for London that the Constitu-tion Arch is crowned by Captain Ad-

rian -roneo's msgniticcnt quadriga willitlie fiaeet bronze horses eve* ctct, «nd

the figure of Victory holding the laurelto crowu the conqueror. That, in myview, is the finest war memorial of all,and it was made prophetically—beforethe war.

THE TATTERED FLAG.But if anyoneasks me what form of

memorial or what tribute to dead valourmoves me,most, I must say that it isneither stone nor bronze,but the sight ora tattered regimental flag hanging insome dim cathedral aisle, and coloursfading, the decaying fabric pitifully pre-served in net to keep it from droppingto pieces, and the embroidered gold ofthe imperishable battle honours tarnish-ed and dull.

"Battles long ago" are long ago for-gotten. So it will be with the battlesof the Great War. But it is not for thisor for the nextgeneration to forget with-out shame and base ingratitude, and soI welcome all memorials to the fallen,thankful that amid much that is pocrand disappointingwe have bo much thatis good.

COURT CASES

Mr. E. Page, S.M.t dealt with sum-mons cases at the Magistrate's Courtyesterday afternoon.

Gordon Bates was fined 10s for nothaving a motor driver's'licen_:«.

A fine'of £2 was imposed on WilliamHector Mitchinsoti, who lvaa chargedwith unlawfully converting a motor-carto. big oyn~uac.

USE OF EMPTY BOTTLES

An interesting legal position arose atthe Petone Court before Mr. E. Page,S.M., on Wednesday, when action wastaken by New Zealand Breweries,Ltd.,for whom Mr. P. B. Cooke appeared,and Messrs. E. T. Taylor and Co.,Ltd.,represented by Mr. W. Perry, againstM. H. I'Anson, of Petone, Brewer.Mr. A. B. Sievwright represented thedefendant. The charges against the de-fendant were laid under Section 82 ofthe Patent*, Designs, and Trade Mark*Act, 1908, that he had applied a falsedescription to goods, that he had used aword, mark or sign, tending to misleadany person as to the real or actualmanufacturerof goods, and that he hadsold or had in his possession for salegoods to which a false trade descriptionwas applied. The defendant had pur-chased quart bottles in various wayß,some of such bottles having embossedon them the name, initials, or trade de-signs of the plaintiffs. He used thebottles for bottling beer and stout, ad-ding his own paper label to the bottles.When the cases were called,Mr. Siev-wright intimated that the defendantelected in terms of the section underwhich the charges v-ere laid to be triedonindictment beforea jury. Counselforthe prosecution thereupon applied thatthey be permitted to withdraw thecharges against the defendant. TheMagistrate agreed to that course, andawarded to the defendant £2 2a costsagainst each of the informants. '

INQUEST

An inquest was held yesterday after-noon concerning the death of CharlesAndrews,a seaman, aged 70 years, whodied at the Wellington Hospital duringan operation. Dr. H. B. Ewen, whoperformed the operation, said the pati-ent's collapse, which resulted in hisdeath, was due to the shock of the op-eration. Fividence was also given byI>rs. Forsyth and P. P. Lynch. . A ver-dict was returned in accordance withthe medical teitunon/;.

NATURE NOTESNEW ZEALAND BIRDS

A SURVEY OF THE SPECIES

(Continued.)

(By E.H. D, Stidolph, B.AATT.) ..1Birds of prey' axe rather poorly re-

presented in New Zealand, as only twohawks and two owls are native to thiscountry. The bird commonly knowsas the sparrow-hawk is a true falcon,and should not be called bythat misleading name, bosh-hawk'being a better appellation. Ithas been a debatable point. - formany yean as to whether KawZealand possesses two or i. only on*Bpecies> of bush-hawk,, bat - manyprominent authorities now considerthere is but one. An Australian hawk,the nankeen kestrel, has been record-ed in this country on two oecasionaas a straggler. The harrier is thecommon hawk in New Zealand, beingthe species most probably observedcircling around in search, of prey.There can be little doubt that harrierskill large numbers of rabbits; thewriter has on several occasions notedtheir activities in this respect. .Oneof the two native owls, the laughingowl, is now exceedingly rare, and isconfined to „ the South Island. It isbelieved, however, that this bird, ora closely-related species, formerly in-habited the North Island. A largeowl was obtained in the WairarapaValley many years \ago, arid M. theonly specimen ever secured from theNorth. Island. The small morepork isquite abundant and generally distri-buted in both islands, and perform*much useful service in the. destruc-tion of rats, mice, and so forth.

Among parrots, New Zealand claimssome remarkable birds. The kakapo,sometimes known as the owl-parrot, isa large, flightless bird now conined tothe South Island,where;in certain dis-tricts it is still plentiful.; :The;.livelyparrakeets. formerly excessively abun-dant, have been driven to the moan-tain fastnesses,, where they still existin greatly-lessened numbers. .Threespecies are known from the .main-land, the red-fronted, yellow-fronted,and the orange-frontedparrakeeta, thelatter being confined to remote dis-.tricts of the South Island; but thetwo first-named birds have a wide dis-tribution. The noisy kaka is a well-known bush inhabitant, and the notor-ious kea is a better-known bird ofthe high country of the Sonth Island,where its sheep-killing activities havebeen allegedly witnessed. The twocuckoos, the shining and long-tailedspecies, are well known as annual mig-rants, and their appearance eachspring interest many people. Themournful and sedate kingfisher is thesole representative of his race in thiscountry, and is not plentiful in thenorthern portions. Two species ofswifts, a roller, and an Oriental cuc-koo, have occurred as stragglers.

The smallest bird in New Zealand,the rifleman wren, is found in beechforests in both islands. It canusuallybe observed systematically searchingevery nook and cranny of the bark offorest trees for insectprey. The larg-er buah-wren is somewhat similar inappearancebut much rarer and usuallyconfined to sub-alpine bush, and thereek-wren, although only a small bird,is able to withstand the rigours of cli-mate on the high mountainous coon-try, above the snow-line, of th« South'Island. Stephens Island, in OookStrait, at one time sheltered quite adistinct species of wren, but soon af-ter its discovery, about thirty yearsago, it was exterminated by collector*,The Australian tree-swallow hasmade, but always in small'numbers,periodical visits to New Zealand, butit has not been noted in recent years.The tomtits of the.North.and.SouthIslands, for each island possesses adistinct species, are fairly numerous.Their fitful movements attract atten-tion .t once. They are members ofthe fly-catcher family, to which afeobelong the - native robins, warblers,and fantails. The. robin, unlike thetomtit, has diminished greatly in num-bers, and is now one of the rarestbirds. This decrease is somewhat sur-prising in view of the fact that thehabits of the tomtit and the robin arepractically identical, yet the .'formerhas maintained its numbers and iswidespread, but the latter,has disap-peared from many districts where for-merly it abounded. Both theChathamIslands and the Snareshave a speciesof " black robin, but these birds, al-though' commonly called robins, arereally more closely related to the tom-tits than to the mainland species ofrobins. The cheerful grey warbler isone of the most abundant of _ birds,and is found from the mountain for-ests to the sea-shore. The ChathamIslands warbler is likewise the com-monest bird of the islands. The piedfantail is also quite plentiful, a~d isfound in bbth islands, but the blackspecies is practically confined to theSouth Island, although it has been re-corded from the North bland on manyoccasions. It is regrettable that thetwo native thrushes, the piopio of the.Maori, have almost completely disap-peared and now rank as some of therarest of New Zealand birds. Accord-ing to old-time observers, their noteswere of surpassing beauty. The re-cluse fern-bird, a skulker of theswamps and sometimes of fern andmanuka country, is not uncommon inmany parts of the country, but it isnot known if the Chatham Island spe-cies still exists in any numbers,,if atall. The whitehead of the North Is-land is quite abundant in bush dis-tricts, but its near relative, the yellow-head, of the South Island, is ratherscarcer. The creeper is a little-knownSouth Island bird allied to the ''bushcanaries," as the whitehead and yel-lowhead are known to many people.These three species belong to the titfamily. The silver-eye, or blight-bird,an Australian colonist, is quite abun-dant. The charming bell-bird has in-creased greatly in tho last few years,and now delights many residents ofcountry districts with its morningchorus. It is one of the honey-eaters.The tui is also a member of that: fam-ily, and is quito common in. manyparts. The other New Zealand hbney-eater, the stitch-bird, formerly inhab-iting the southern portion* of theNorth Island, has completely disap-peared from the mainland. 'ThOupipitor ground-lark is a sombre-colouredinsectivorous bird, common in openparts. Tho notable and beautiful tiuiahas almost been extirpated, a fatewhich the saddleback also appears tohave shared. The two species 'ofcrows, however, are not so rare a»4still UniTO,

THE EVENING POST, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925. 13

WOMEN IN

PRINT.Mr. and Mm. M, Dennistom and Miss

Deaniston, Lower Hutt, are viiitingChristchurch.

Mrs, A. Gray, Wellington, la amongthe visitors to Christchurch.Miss Davidson,'Wellington, is the

guest of Mrs. Sellars, Christchurch.Mr. and Mrs. T. Lisle, of Wades-

town, who have been on an extendedvisit to the South Island, rejfcurnedby the ferry steamer this morning.

Mrs. Mirrilees, Tauranga, with herdaughter, is the 'guest of MadameCope-Dowsing at Lyall Bay, prior toleaving for a motor tour in the SouthIsland. They intend later to visit theExhibition in Dunedin with MajorMirrilees.

Mrs. and Miss Sands, Lyall Bay,have left for the South.Miss M. E, Coad.and Miss Morgan

are leaving for a motor tour in theNorth Island.

Mr. and Mrs. P. G.Byan and familyhave left for a visit to Whangaroa,Nefson.

Mrs. Buckleton, Oriental Bay, is apassenger by the Maunganui fromSydney, and is expected to arrivehome on Tuesday next, after havingbeen away for-nearly a year visitingEngland and the Continent of. Europe.She proposes to leave Wellington onThursday to spend 'Christmas and theNew Year with her daughter in theWaikato.

. A number of introduction letterswere received at the- December meet-ing of the Victoria League, broughtby new settlers, also some thankingthe league for books, for information,jind for hospitality received. Onef,rom two settlers who were now com-fortably settled on a farm and wish-ed to pass on the welcome the leaguehad given them. It was reported thatseveral visitors and new settlers hadarrived, and either been met at theboat or a letter sent on board to wel-pome them, or had been entertainedby one of the hostesses. The remitsput before the Dunedin conferencewere reported on by the two dele-gates, and Lady Luke brought beforeMie meeting, matters of special inter-est, especially in regard to the immi-gration o't domestic workers and Em-pire-buying that had been brought upfit the conference. It had been stress-ed, Lady Luke said, that in view ofthe suffering caused by unemploymentin Britain women should endeav-our to buyBritish goods first. It hadbeen suggested in Dunedin that anEmpire shopping week should be held,when shopkeepers would specially dis-play British goods. Mr. Begg hadagreed to bring it up before theChamber of CommerceConference.Mm. Tripp, of Geraldine, had done alot of work in connection with thescheme of bringing out from Britaineducated girls as home-helpers. Sev-enteen had come out under the aus-pices of the Canterbury League, andproved successful. The Under-Seere-tary of Immigration, who was pre-sent towards the end of the confer-ence, was sympathetic towards thework of the league, and it has beenarranged that open nominations forfour to six girls may be cabled Home(it the week-end rate, the OverseaSet-tlement Society agreeing to choosesuitable girls or women. - The creden-tials of a gentlewoman who is arriv-ing at the end of February, and wish-ed for a place as ahome-help were re-ceived at the meeting. At the confer-ence, Lady Luke had been appointedone of a small committee to considerthe holding of a business meeting ofthe branches in Wellington in the yearbetween the conferences. ' The com-mittee thought that a meeting likethis 'would ensure continuity of theWork. A motion that the meeting beheld was passed. The delegates couldnot speak too highly of the kindness■nd hospitality shown them by themembers of the Otago branch. Therewill be no committee meetings untilMarch.It was reported at a recent meeting

of the board of directors of theY.M.O.A. that as aresult of the year'swork of the Ladies' Auxiliary of theV.M.C.A., £257 had been raised to-wards the furnishing fund for therooms in th« additional ttory atpresent being added to the associa-tion's building in Willis street. Inaddition to the individual amount* ofthe different committees that havebeen acknowledged throughout theyear, a further amount of £43 11swas received representing the amountrailed by the Lower Hutt Ladle*'Committee. The board gratefullyacknowledges the splendid contribu-tion of this and other committee!working under the auspices of theLadies r Auxiliary.

The matron reported at the monthlymeeting of the Alexander Home Com-mittee that there were 19 adults and13 infants in the home, and that 18confinements and 15 district cases hadbeen attended. The committee ac-knowledges with thanks the follow-ing donations:—Sir Harold Beau-ehamp £3 3s; officers G.P.0., £3 1«3d; staff Collie and Co., £2 2s 6<f;Oliver and Warmington, £2 2s; staffC. Smith, Ltd., £1 13s sd; Jenkinsand Mack, £113s; staff Sargood, Son,and Ewen, £1 ss; Staff P. and T. De-partment, £1 4s 6d; Henry Berry andCo., £1 *>; staff "N.Z. Truth," £1 2s6d; Kirkcaldie and Stains, B, Han-nah and Co., staff Lever Bros., Ltd.,Terrace Congregational Chttrreh Wo-men's Club, N.Z. Insurance, Murray,,Roberts, Ltd., £1- Is each; L. and J.W. Blake, Ltd., and Hunter ClothingFactory, £1 each; staff Boom 6, Ex-press Co., 17s 6d; staff Beitown Cloth-ing Factory, 16s 6d each; staff Tex-tile Bag Co., 15s; staff J. Stewart andCo., and staff C. H. Bird and Co., 10s6d each; G. Fowlds, Ltd., Mrs. Dun-ning, Wellington Racing Club, staffBing, Harris and Co., staff NorwichUnion Insurance,, staff Murray Bob-crts, Ltd*, staff Denhard, Ltd., Mr.W. Brown and C. F. Forrister, 10seach; staff G. A. Christie and Co.,staff WestpOrt Coftl Co., staff N.Z.Candle Co.,7s 6d each; E» W. Arnold,Ltd., Mesdames Corkill, Tripe, Hemp-ton, Cox, Underwood, Kemp, Wilson,Phillips-Turner, Misses Fraser andLow, 6s each; A. G. Wallace and Co.,3s; Mrs. Corkill £1 lg. Also thefollowing gifts: Illustrated papers(Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Morris), threepictures (Miss Ellen Greenwood's es-tate); parcel old linen (Mrs. Dtttton),six infants' vests (Mrs. JoshuaJones), babies' woollen bonnets (Mrs.Pearce), a ham (Mrs. Henry Hall).

This is a favourite Canadian methodof making pastry, and is very econo-mical. Takfc half a, cupful of lard, half *cupful of boiling water, three cupaful ofself-raising flour and a pitich of salt.four the boiling water oft the lard andbeat till creamy,add 'the'flour and saltand knead well; set aside to cool, then-roll put. This is delicious for tarts andfur bitcujt* (with j»tri between). fh«yuiry till keep freih for iom« titt*.

Mrs. Sprott, in addressing the girlsof Marsden Schoolat the prize-givingyesterday, gave them an ideal of lifein the words "Noblesse oblige, 1'pointing out that the girls of to-dayhad wonderful privileges in the wayof education and opportunities, farmore than .used to be given to girls.Therefore, it behoved them to do thebest with the advantages they hadgained and for those of the world whowere not bo fortunate. Mrs. Sprottconcluded in wishing them all a happyholiday, and one they would utiliseso well that their parents would lookforward with great pleasure "to thetime when theywould have done withholidays and be at home for good.

A very successfulrecital of piano-forte and vocal music was given re-cently by the pupilsof Miss AdelaideCarruthers in the Dominion Farmers'Institute Social Hall. There was alarge number of parents and friendspresent. Among those who playedand pangsuccessfully were the MissesE. Coad, H. Caddick, D- Parsonage,K. Cox, M. Worboys, A. Diamond,L-Gordon, D. Smith, O. Diamond, P.Connolly, I. Exton, D. Worboys, L.Daniel, D. Tighe, Messrs. H. Hutchin-son, Wi Dormer, W. Connolly, J).M'Kenzie, and V. Connolly. A songin character and two. part songs werewell rendered by the giris of thesinging classes,recitationa were givenby Miss B. Macaulay and Master T.Parsonage, and were much appreciat-ed by the audience. The singing ofthe National Anthem brought a verypleasant evening to a close.

The annual breaking-up entertainmentof Mrs. Menard's junior elocution andsinging pupils took place at St. Mark'sschoolroom last evening. The first halfof the programmewas a play by the be-ginners. The second half consisted of anumber of elocutionary and singing items.by the more advanced/ At the conclu-pionof a very enjoyable programmeMrs.J. Hislop presented the prizes to thefollowing girls :—Special, Mavis Wind-sor, elocution; singing and elocution,Queenie M'Lean, Eunice Scott, and JoanHarris; elocution,Mary O'Neal, HazelHunter, Edna Fletcher; singing, Ron*Taylor; elocution, ChumKing. Boys:Elocution—Senior scholarship: LawrencoBearle, 1? Errol Muir; Cedric Muir.Junior: Jim Osborne, lan Watts. Sing-ing : Jack Harris. Elocution: BillyGlover.

A sale of work in connection withthe Kent Terrace Spiritualist Churchwas opened yesterday by the Mayor-ess, Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood, at theNew .Century Hall. Mrs. Norwood,who was received by the secretary,Mr. G. Bodell, congratulated the ladieson the excellence of their work, andwas presented with a bouquet byMiss Eileen Swede. Mr. Bodell ex-plained that there was £100 stillowing on the building, and the pres-ent effort was to help clear off thisdebt. He said that the buildinghadbeen erected through the instrument-ality of the late William M'Lean in1000, and he outlined the progress ofthe spiritualistic movement in Wel-lington since that date. The stallsand stall-holders were: Crockery, Mrs.Kay; fancy goods, Mrs. Waring andMiss L. Webb; silk stall, Miss E.Bodell; men's goods, Misß Peterson,and Miss Bodeli; sweets,/Miss G.Webb, Mrs. Blaekley, Mrs. Webb, andMrs1. Steer; book stall, Mrs. Byan;produce, Mrs. Williams and MissMouat; refreshments, Mrs. Barton,Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Bowen, and Mrs.Farley. The following gave itemsat the concert in the evening: MasterBeth and Miss Elva Harris (violin andpiano), Misses Webb (piano duet),and Mrs, Steele (song).

A very enjoyable evening was. spentlast night by present and old boys ofWellesley College at a dance held atthe Ambassador Cabaret. The musicand supper were both excellent and thesoft lighting effectsof the hall made thedancerspresent a very pleasing sight. Inspite of the late season of the year thehall was crowded,and the evening wasvoted a great success.

The death occurred this morning ofMrs. Mary Smith, wife of Captain J.Smith, of Wellington (who is well

known in shipping circles), daughterof the late Mr. and Mrs. Onyon, Han-key street, and sister of Messrs.Charles and Richard Onyon, of Wel-lington. Mrs. Smith has many friendswho will be much grieved to hear ofher death, and much sympathy will befelt with her relatives. The funeral,which will be a private one, will takeplace to-morrow.

THE 'ETENTNO POST. BATTJBDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925114

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■ Ye D-I-C Fancy Fayre in its ■■ Final Christinas Week—a \■ Fairyland! ■V- - Endless attractions'and delightful surroundingsj make the D-I-C the heaIquarters of Christmas ■

shoppersfront nearand far. mAny number of Gift Suggestions await you— m■ thousands ofthem,andall good. To-day's hints *_consist of Toilet Accessories, Holdalls/Manicure ■Sets,Brushware and all thatKind of thing. Of _

■ course there is that delight of theyoung people_—the Magic Cave—still going stronger—only ■

; stronger than ever. _■ ' ""-■■'■ ■■ ■"■'"■ ■■■-■ '

■ Come on! Join in the Fun!" .This is Christmas Week! a

Xylqpite always makes most charming presents. We have 6J■ Powder Boxes, Hair Tidies, Hair Brushes, Manicure- Sets,Hand Mirrors, Cloth Brushes, Talc Powder Containers, Shoe m

| .'Hofils, Toilet Trays, in different sizes, andother novelties to"—_„;■ select from at prices to suit everybody.

B/■ i!Ah; ideal gift is the famous "MASON PEARSON" HAIR *BRUSH—Guaranteed real bristles, in pneumatic rubber b

B setting- Prices 13/6, 18/6, JS/> ■MORNY.'S TOILET GOODS are sure to please, not only |B at Xmas time but at all times; our variety is large and

our prices defy competition- m■ Morny's Talc Powder— 2/0, 4/6Moray's Bath Salts—Bottles »/-, 5/6, 12/6 ■

0 Morny's Bath Salts— 6/6 and 5/»; Morny's Talc Powder— [ 6/6, «/6 m

| "'■ M&rny's Shaving-Bowls— ; 8/9_ A gift that is ..always appreciated is a.box or a bottle of ■■ .-'DUBARRY'S BATH SALT CRYSTALS. The con-tainers are attractiA«e and the goods are the finest quality ■■ Pries 4/3, 7/8 box; 5/6, 6/- bottl* "_

ARTISTIC METAL PLAQWES—Obtainableonly at the ■■ ■- D.I.C , a/- eachH TOILET HOLDALLS—In a large variety, with pockets for ■■ - ■ ail requisites . Pricw from 3/9 to 15/6■ ROLL-UP MANICURE SETS—With 17 to 25 nail and pedi- ■

. ..'-. cure requisites, in white and mother-of-pearl; most useful »■ for travelling, and very pleasing gifts . *" PrIOMS 17/6, 16/6, 41/-, t5/- _Hop ■O COy MAGIC CAVE SESSIONS, ■S3 fcl I(S 'Monday.to Thursday B

111 HI 1020 a.m. till 12 noon; 2.30 till 5p.m. - m

>j"J"!fvs BRAN TUB OJPEN ALL DAY.

fIIBHBBBBBF B B B B B B B B S

: Select Your Xmas Gift* Here!.A CHARMING ARRAY OF

PARISIAN GIFF NOVELTIESMo»t Attractive Envelope Bags—ln black and coloured moire, withstrappings of bLack patent and other styles, with finishings of

■^ . coloured!,-broche silk, medium size, nicely fittedPrlcea 29/6, 35/6, 45/6 to 84/-

Novelty Bags—ln uncrushable kid and. suede» with handsome ivoryand bone tops Prices 69/6, 94/6French Brilliant Hair Blfdes— Price 6/6

Crystal Necklaces—ln all designs Price 15/6"Large range of Party and Vanity Bags—ln Bactic suede, moire,

patent leather and soft kid, beautifully fittedPrices 42/6, 56/6, 69/6, T2/6

-'■'- '-'- Just Look at (Am« Splendid Valaes in Baby Wear:.-...jjainxyl voile frocks— 4111, sit 1 to tsisDAINTY SILK FROCKS— 8111.9111

CREAM HOUSE FROCKS— -3/7/, *///' sillr^WHtTii VOILE MATINEE COATS- 4111, Sill ■

: SILK MATINEE COATS— , 5/// to 14\6] Also HATS, BONNETS,BIBS and BOOTEES in ENDLESS VARIETY

Callis aid iaipcet thef* Jiatyforft. We are afwei*tteta la Baby W«r.

MRS. A. lOWNESFowiei' Comer,Juciiea "(Riddiford aidRiataai Straatt, WtUkttttß Saath

" ," . > ■

: j/£jL Fun for Xmas Gifts;;, . .^flLijW^^ A Fur Cb ker or NeiJtleti will be a lasting; " T reminder £your good-wishes,and weofler'''■' nrTniifßMVf special Xmas Values. \1 d&B&fj See Or Hair Seal Moccasins, i

■ NfiS&^W Tno Ide>J c ''l iot Mtn< Women *"d Chlldrea.: filn»^fl Uaut Yoar Fmr ft*""" wUh Vt'

Alafka Fui* Depotfiß^S52*58*I WWiUUSt HaitD*Ea^««l^al,irayiß|Wa,

s4,2>9licious , -;|fC^i'■■ Accompaniment t^^mto any Meal — Wwzm

"please Pass the'StGeor4e*n

J^hristmaslt*|f Here are a. few items—gift suggestions—pickedJn^'M at random 1 from our magnificentMwt seasonal display:—

W Novelty Puffs— 3/11, 4/C, 5/6 eachHkV Long Handled Puffs—3/11, 4/6, 5/«, 7/6 each

. W^7 * i/9.1/9,t/3,i/.fi, 4/9, S/-,lp«/" boxHj/ Eau de Cologne and Lavender Perfume—BF 2/», 4A, «/«, 8/6,1276,14/6,21A, 22/«

fif. Bath Salts— IA, 4A, 4/6,5/6,8/6 bottkfV Powder Bowls— 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 9/6, 14/6#% » Suede Leather Goods—Pipe Racks, Tie Tidies,' " and Shaving Tidies 2/6 to 4/6

Hair Brushes— 6/6, 8/6,10/6,12/6, to 19/6Hand Mirrors— JO/6, lg/6, 17/6Fancy Stationery— 1/6 to 6/11 boxLadies' Hand Bags—

14/6, 16/6, 22/6, 2S/6,27/6, 32/6, 38A, 46/-Bead Necklets— 2/11, 4/6, 5/6, 6/11, to 14/6

TE ARO (|§/HOUSE

f Beautiful,scintillating Eng-lish crystals, . comprisingtable requisites ofeverykindfor ChristmasGifts. Eachpiece is perfect, and ofexclu-sive design, and ineverycasethe price is exceedingly "moderate.Comports In two sizes

< From 35/- each

From 18/- each I

ffitlcjohrfgCook your Xmas

DinnerIn a Perfection Stove.>^$i/%> WE INVITE YOU

any ♦!»" during this week (between

, "fyAJWt\ ■IU to come and see the Perfection Oil

X'WrvMfmffFmwtm ■ $tove» in actual everyday use..

/Ul Xmf*&l COME AND SEEI how clem ana economical they are,

4J|9J I how thoroughly, and just to the tura,jjfffMKk they cook the different foods. ComeTNUbSt ...^ ***** tne delicious scones, cakes,4Kp-^^R|BEiflHr «tc. Their efficiency will surprise

you and you will wonder how you.'■ have done without one for so long.

Do you knowwe have a RETAIL DEPARTMENT

which is well lighted, fully stocked with all household requirementsand assistants ready and willing: to grive you instant service. Wehave a splendid rang-eof suitable articles for .Xmas presents, in-cluding-:—Electroplated and Silverware, Leather Goods, RustlessCutlery, Boudoir Accessories' in the latest white finish, China,Crystal Ware, Art Brass and Copper. In fact, come and see us

for we are brimming over with good things for Xmae.

E. W. Mills & Co. Ltd.Com* JmraoU Quay, Hunt**<£ Victoria Sts., Wellington

mamm^gjgjimgjgMaH|■■■■wlmmmmtMMmit ,^ ttm^tma^atm^mmmma^martmmill^m^mm

tGive Footwearthis Christmas!

For th* Liitle f»tk—EA^PIABAB SHOBS-^Something entirely

new-^prettyoriental colourings in genuineRaffiawith leathersole» andheels. Englishmake in all slices. tram8/11 pair.

Quilted Satin in helio, rose, saxeand black 7/11Cosy Felt with leather sole analow hOel, in black, rose and »axe 10/6

SELECT YOU* GIFTS EARLY!

IlfjnCAVC ITfl "The Quality Sho, Store "LI llU JAIJ LIU. Luabton Quay, Wellinftoa

Wadding Booastts—To make eachBridalOmtp distinctive, harmony in ool-wring it twafttial. Mlm Murray, ViceBetirFlorisk, 36, Waits "ireet.-Adv*

We hsve pleasure in advising youthat the exclusive Wellington retailagency for the sale of Elizabeth Ar-dent Venetian toilet preparation hisbeen placed in ear hands. This meansthat the famous toilet treatments asarranged and recommended by Eliza-beth Arden are available to the ladiesof Wellington for use in their ownhomes, Or out 'saloons.—Stamford andCo.,Ltd., 68, Willis street,Wellington.—Advt.

The exclusive charm of the Hay-ward garment is responsible for itsadoption as the standard of'qualityand style. Our buyers are in constanttouch with the foremost fashion de-signers, and new shipments arrive byevery steamer. Mail orders receiveprompt and personal attention.—Advt.

Styles in hosiery have changed sincethe days when mother was a girl. Canyou imagine the sensation she wouldhave Causedby such a display of hosieryas that given by the modern girj ? Theywere such unlovely cottoh affairs too—..email wonder skirts were worn long.To-day lovely Silk Sheen Hosiery isvogue,and it is priced at only 5s lid.—Advt.

HAIH AND TOILET SPECIALISTS.

MILSOM'S Half ud Faot JBkpart..-Electrolvut by professional fromBond street, London. Appointmentonly.Also Special Fat* Treatments,Henna andlntcto .fSUinlnt,Shinglinf, Clipping, Maf-e«t and Water Waring. 84, WUlii itre«t.Telephone 41-273.£^LBl¥ M. FELL and Quafiaed^StSTi London Toilet Specialist! O'Neill'sBuildinitß, 65, Couftenay place. Tele*phone 20-525.irrMißSSNDX'sis-gTEsc'TiStr^f«A Madame Jeah'g) wishes to welcomeher Clients at the Exclusive Toilet SalonMnndel's Bldgs., Willis-Rt. Tel. 42-367.'■T||rr.INKLEB bani.hed in" one week?TT Coram method—not maseage.Callfor particular* or send stamped and «d----dretMd envelope. Mf3. Huilen, ficlcher'iBuilding (Dear King's Thaatre), WeJlinff-ton. Alto at Anckland.

U' ■"P-tO-DATE Toilet Salon. AHbranches of work executed by Mrs.Hodgcß. Staininij, Cutting, Waving, etc.lte«Bo!iabl4 prices. Mre. Knight) Seat-ci'B BulldiHgl,^Occidental tram Stop*Lunbte&<qy ttl i3MB.

BUSINESSNOTICES. I

MARIE DEAN STUDIO.Miniatures, Coloured Portraits, Copies,

Groups, and General Photography.

We are she win- in our ground floorshow case a specially -elected group of

Maria Dean Smiles." Comealong andsee the little .happy faces.

Ring for your appointment.Studio:

126,CUBA STREET, WELLINGTON.TeL 21-706.

BURBERRY COATS.

T>Y- last Boat from London we receivedMJ a Shipment of BURBERRY RAIN-COATS. Ladies who are interested in 'Raincoats cannot do better than inspectthese famous Waterproof Coats beforepurchasing elsewhere.

| COLEMAN'S,LADIES1 TAILOR AND

FURRIER,236, Latubtoo quay.

lif j 8 8 SAMSON.""■i-ISS BAMSON

FRENCH GARMENTS.GOWNS.JUMPERS.HATS FOR ALL OCCASIONS.

CUSTOMHOUSE QUAY,TeL 43-857. T«L 43-M7.

TT is easyand inexpensive to have the* advantage of a dressed coiffure fortpnnal occasions. As an alternative tothe shingle, MRS. ROLLESTON,LTDspecialises in Toupees, Pin Curls, andAdjustments for bobbed hair, and alsoguarantees a perfectly satisfactory dress-ing for the difficult period when the hairis being allowed to grow again. Newand Modern Rooms at 250, Lambtonquay. Telephone 42-227 for appoint-ment.

\TARCELLE TOILET SALON (Missesf*~ Sutherland and Gilmour), Room 1,Exchange Buildings (entrance Dominionavenue).—Call and inspect our DaintyNovelties forXmas'and New Year Gifts,and try our Specialist's Clip and Shingle,Marcelle,and Water Waving. Open be-tween Xmas and New Year. For ap-pointment, 'Phone 41-696.

YOUR HOLIDAY COSTUME.TF it is to reflect Good Style, Good*■ Fabric, and Expert Tailoring let itbe A ZIMMETAILORED!

Order now and benefit by our specialreduced price—the season's smartest fab-rics are awaiting your selection.J ZIMME,

! Ladies' Tailor, 44,Vivian street (4 doorsfrom Cubastreet), Wellington.'Telephone 23-468.

* ALMOST BOOKED FOR XMAS,WE a"*. j?aXin* a'most SUCCESSFULl^ SEASON. Our book is NEARLYFULL with Ordersfor the Holidays. Toavoid disappointment it is necessarythatcustomers should call within a few daysATTtlrp US about tueir HOLD3AY

' CHER & CO,,EXPERT LADIES' TAILORS AND

M , FURRIERS,120,Manners-st.,almost opp. Opera

House.

MRS. A. T. CLAYTON, H.1.5.M.,Swedish Massage and MedicalElectricity (Regd.),

AndMISS PHYLLIS HOPKINS,

TTAYE opened Toilet Rooms at Wil-■*■■*- lerton Building, Molesworth street(opposite Hill street).

Hair Treatment, 16 treatments, £2 2s;Staining, from 10s;Clipping and Shingl-ing, from Is 6d; Shampooing, from 2s;ScientificSwedish Facial Massage, 4s 6d;Manicuring, is 6d; Stock of Switches,half-price, from ss.

For appointments Tel. 45-783.

HOW TO PAY FOR MYDRESS

Pi problem that drives many womento buy cheap clothes, which never

look well.Our system of time payments enable

you* to dress in the best tailored-to-meas-ure costumes, coatfrocks,or silks. WriteP.O. Box 70, Te Aro, for samples andfurther information.

TOSSMAN'S FUR WORK IS BETTER

T^OSSMAN'S have had 40 years' ex-perience in Fur Repair Work, bo

in taking yours there you are certainof efficientservice.

All repairs treated with anti-mothpreparation.

A. TOSSMAN AND CO.,Furriers,

188, Lambton quay, Wellington.

CHIROPODIST-FOOT SPECIALIST.T.ATEST Expert Treatment of all Foot■" Troubles. Antiseptic methods. Treat-ments or work based on yayrs oftraining in different hospitals and ap-proved by medical practitioners. Ladiesand gentlemen treated. All patientstreated personally.

MRS.KNIGHT,Seater's Buildings, Lambton quay,Tel. 45-646. (Occidental tram stop).

T\/fAISONETTE Hairdrexsing Rooms,ITX Room 14 (Upstairs), Fletcher'*Buildings,next Stewart Dawion'a,4, Wil-lis-st. Specialists in [necto and HerbalStaining, Shampooing, Face and ScalpMassaging, Marcel 'Waving, Shinglingand Buster Cuts, Manicuring, Chiropody,etc. Pupils thoroughly trained.

MISS LOGAN, cTeL 40-370. Late of Sydney, jILSON'B HYGEU TOILET

SALON,132, Willis street (next Albert Hotel).

Telephone 28-3407PERMANENT HAIR WAVING

(We are Specialists).PERSONAL ATTENTIONIn All Branches ofTOILET SALON WORK.LADIES TAKE NOTE.

MISS BRENDA BINSTEAD (late ofMadaiiie Jeans) wishes to welcome

her clients at the Exclusive Toilet Salon,Handel's Buildings, Willis street. Tel.■42-367.

XMAS BARGAINS.

CALL and inspect our Wide Range ofSilks, The finest quality at the

lowest prices: also the Best Silk Hose.ORIENTAL SILK CO.,

33,Coutts street*Kilbiime.

I XMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY ||| KIRKCALDIE'S |I huge stocks and wonderful seleo m^tMfmiiif *1 tion make the choosing of your gjjflßßT^ 1i Christinas Gifts an easy matter. \| Every department has displayed *$S£SSIL ~li Ideal Gifts for every member of sSU'im §1 the Family. We mention a few WSSt fI outstanding values. |

| The "Marvel"—A real silk of heavy weight, witii ribbed expanding |5 top and seamless tread; seam and fashsion marks ; in all the I§ latest shades of nude, champagne, sunburn, pongee, silver \| grey and flesh Price >/H f1 The "Rugby Ring" and Susanna—Real silk hose of finest weaving, i| with e-34ian suspenders; full fashioned; a perfect hose in all .§: fashionable shades Price 14/11 fi The "La France"—A superb full-fashioned silk hose, with cotton || suspender tops ;in thelatest shades ;at a new price 17/11 |

[ MADEIRA HAND EMBROIOfRY ON FINE IRISH LINEN. {I This work is the genuine Hand Embroidery made in Madeira. :iji D'oyleys—Bin. ' Price 2/n each fiI Tray Cloth* and Matt—Size io x 15, 5/8 jl2 x iB, "/«, 7/11) 14 x || so, t/n, ii/« each . || Afterneen Tea al»d Supper Cloths—Daintily embroidered and eye- Ijc let holed. Size 36 x 36, «/-, 35/-, 59/«; 40 x 40, ?9/B, 38/6; =I 4S x 45, 49/6, 85/-, 78/-i S4 x 54, M/f, *«/«/" !'1 Madeira Hand Embroidered Pillow Shame—Size 20 x 30, 31/8, «6/- '=I pair; 24x34, «"/", »"/" pair'" ; " ■ =x Madeira Hand Embroidered Bedspreads—Beautiful designs, and i: can be had with pillow shams to match; ideal Christmas or jI wedding presents z1 Single Bed size (in pairs if required) Prloe *7/18/-, *«/16/- |I Double Bed size- Price ■ £11/16/- 3

I BEAUTIFUL GIFTS IN THE CHINAWARE DEPARTMENT. II - t (First Floor) JjI E.P.N.S. Jewel Boxes— 1«/6, U/«, 18/-, .17/- te ««/■ §1I Silver Wristlet Watches— 15 jewel 40/-, 47/8, 66/-, 6«/-, «5/- I!I Silver Back Brushes— *5/-,'3t/», 38/-, Ufr, 47/8 to 66/- |1 SilverBack Brush Sets— 78/-, 76/-, ««/-, 108/-, 110/- to ÜB/' iI SilverBack Mirrors— 45/-, 50/-, 57/6, 65/«, 76/- fI Silver Mounted Ash Trays— 4/6, 5/0, 6/6, 7/6 II Arm Chair Ash Trays—Brass and antique 2/6, 4/-, 5/6, 8/6, 7/6 |

I V\l / > Father Xmas will bs receiv- ]I >^ * '"* Guct*g continuouilyfrom |I —^ vj Monday toThursday, Decem- |j ber 21it to 24th' ijI ®ur Store will remain open 1| for late shopping on Thur«- |I __hl-4^^RTk^» day next-^-Xmas Eve. |

I Bringthechildren to ToyUnd j

I KIRKCALDIE II AND STAINS LTD. Ii *| "Th* Xmas Shopping Centre." !I " " ■■ ' ■' ' " '■'■■.■. " ""

" 1i

GEORGE & DOUGHTY LTD "Wholesale Warehousemen and Importers

ESTABLISHED 189161-63 VICTORIA STREET

One Minutefrom "EveningPost." . Oloee to Public Library.Absolutelybo connection with any other Open Warehouse in ;

this city.

Buy YourXMAS GIFTS

in the WarehouseIt will pay you handsomely to come to our WarehouseFIRST. Our stocks ofer wonderful selection in thematter of Gift Shopping and Holiday Wear, and ourspecial December Price* makeyour money go further.

THERE'S A "GIFT" INEVERY PRICE

GIFTS FOR MEN.MEN'S INITIAL HANDKEBOHIEFS—Nice quality 9/QSpecial December Price V-e*ch, or 3 for «/ *fMEN'S PEBSIDBNT BKACES—Each pair packed in a separate

box. Splendid for posting away O/QSpecial December Price—per pair Of VMEN'S WIDE-END TlES—With breast pocket handkerchief to 1

match. Packed in aneat box fl/11Special December Price—per set O/ 11 ;MEN'B FANCY SOX—In a great variety of dualities and designs; |

exceptionally smart goods. Special December Prlcek— I1/11, 2/6, 3/3, 3/6, to 5/11 i

MBN'S ALL-WOOL CBEAM CASHMERE SOX—For summerwear; superior quality *?/"11Special December Price—per pair mi] 11

SOFT MERCERISED HANDKERCHIEFS—With neat colouredborders Special December Price* rt in O /Q3for^/0 3for4/ifCream and White COTTON OABABDINB TENNIS TROUSERS—All sizes; special value Special December Prices—

11/9, 12/9, 15/6MEN'S TIES—In knitted styles; enormous variety to choose from

Special December Prices—1/6, 1/11, 2/6, 3/6, 4/11, 6/6

Coloured SILK and CREPE DE CHINE HANDKERCHIEFS—Formen's breast pocket wear Special December Prices—

4/3, 4/11, 6/6, 7/6WHITE COTTON BRAOBS—For boys' and men's wear. Suitable

for wearing with silk shirts, etc. Boys' Vottths' Men'sSpecial December Prlcea -1 >i 1/11 9/11

FREE DELIVERY T& HUTT AND PETONE

GEORGE & DOUGHTY LTD.

OF INTEREST TO WOMENAbroad and At Home

TOPICS OF THE DAY

(By "M.H.C.")

News comes of the Tenth Interna-tional Conference of Women whichis to be held at Paris from 23rd ,toSOthMay next year. Full delegatesand "fraternal" delegates are askedfor by the International SuffrageAlliance and New Zealand affilia-tions are included. It is stated thatsince the 1923 conference Newfound-land has given its women votes,though in a restricted number. InIndia three more provinces have beenenfranchised. The municipal vote isa fact in Spain, and is well withinsight in Italy and Greece. In Francea Suffrage Bill i 3under discussion,and gains nioic adherents as timegoes on. The stories of endeavourarid work will be given at Paris, andshould prove mont interesting tothose who watch the progress of theworld. The countries which haveaffiliated organisations are Australia,Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria,Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark,Egypt, Finland, France, Germany,Great Britain, Greece,Holland, Hun-gary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy,Jamaica, Jugo-Slavia, Lithuania, New-foundland, New Zealand, Norway,Palestine, Poland, Bumania, SouthAfrica, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Ukraine,United States, and Uruguay.Here is indeed'a "League of Na-tions," and one which will be againstall forms of war to a woman, thoughthere will naturallybe different opin-ions as to the best means of securingthe priceless blessing of peace.

A keen judgmentis given by Elisa-beth Abbott against " differential, le-gislation '' when writing a criticismon the Washington Maternity Con-vention. She finds that the conven-tion proposes—(a) far-reaching pro-hibition on the work of the pregnantwoman, and penalisation of her em-ployer; (b) the closing of the paint-ing trade to women, and probably dis-missal from a large number of pro-cesses in which they are already em-ployed with very Bmall risk; (c) theclosing of every industry to womenwhich involves a night shift or workafter 6 p.m. "Who is going to bene-fit!" writes Miss Abbott. "Not thewomen workers in the longrun, what-ever visible temporary benefits someof them may reap.'; Her argumentis, briefly, that if the demands ofthe convention, six weeks' holidaybefore and after the confinement ofworking women, with others of the

, same kind, become law, it is likelythat few, if any, married women willbe able to obtain employment, how-ever dire their necessity.- Also thatit seems a poor way of helping wo-men to order their affairs for themso that, if poor and in hard circunvstances, as they must be ; mostly toundertake work under such eon-tions, they will not be able to get thefood and little extras which are ne-cessaryat those times, nqr will theybe able to put away anythingfor thetime of illness. For them to be de-prived of work for three monthsseems, hard indeed. The other ideais to make the employer responsible,andl for the women to be paid a re-taining wage; but that, of course,points to the deprivation of work formarried women altbgether.About thechild, Miss Abbott finds from statis-tics that a high incidence of infan-tile mortality does not necessarily co-incide with ahigh percentage of mar-dried women in industry. It is highestin the mining districts, where thewomen are not in factory employ-ment.* "Every law which emphasisesthe 'femaleneas' of women is a back-ward step, and the old laws of thatkind are slowly but surely disappear-ing," she writes, and continues:"Every law and regulation which act

knowledges the equal right of menand women to equal powers and re-sponsibility, pay and opportunity,protection and penalties, is a stepforward. By that standard these con-ventions must be judged—and declin-ed with not too many thanks." Thebody which was responsible for them,the International Labour Office, hasas a definite part of its programme,"Equal pay and possibilities for wo-men," and Miss Abbott makes thopoint that these are the essentialfactors and afford riot an illusorybut a real protection. A writer namedBarbara Drake tak#s up the cudgelsfor the Labour Party in reply to theabove,but does not touch on any ofthe essentials.

(<A movement which should be a good■"follow-on" to the training which boysand girl* are having nowadays in citi-zenship U one which is proposedby theParliamentary Department of the Wo-men's Service Guilds in Australia, and

for which it was fonnd that the timewas opportune. It was that a "YouthLeague of Citizenship" should be formedfor both sexes on non-party lines, withthe object of training young men andwomen to fill administrative positions,Parliamentary, municipal, and other--wise. A nucleus of such a league hasbeen in existence for some time, mdthe interest taken appears to warrantthe establishment of some sort of bondof mutual help. A motto suggested,and likely to be adopted, is "Build Prin-ciples into Legislation"—an ideal whichwould mean "Hitching the Wagon toa Star," and would undoubtedly Lebetter than the go-as-you-please meth-ods of the present. The grouping ofthe aims is the following: (1) To educateyoung people of both sexea in the ideal?and responsibilities of citizenship; (2)to educate youth on moral, social, andeconomic questions, and train in State-craft for Parliament, municipal, andother positions on non-party lines: (3)to inculcate higher ideals in publiclife; (4) to promote a social programmeto include citizens' luncheons,summerschools,picnics, dances,etc.

NEW UMBRELLA DECORATIONS

Carved ivory handles for umbrellas'still hold a very high position in fashion'sfavour, and women seem to vie one withanother in finding strange and originalsubjects for the purpose, says an ex-change. So much lias the ivory handlefor umbrellas become a branch of indus-try that one artist in ivory takes ordersnow, at £10 to £20 a time, to designand execute special umbrella handles forcustomers. Among the particular novel-ties in umbrella handles for the Englishwinter are some which glow almost as ifthey contained electric bulbs. Someveryexpensive ones really do contain suchbulbs; but in the more ordinary "brolly1'

the glow is given by thousands of tinyiridescent beads,which are fused intojdmwtunbreakable elan handles.

PARIS IN THE LOOKING-GLASS

FASHIONS ANT) FANCIES.

(Written for "The Post" by"Germaine.")

PABIS, 21st October.A tiresome month is November. Al-

though we here in Paris have nofogs as they do in London, still theweather is sufficiently unpleasant tomake one long even for - J>ecember.Nothing happens really, though every-thing is supposed to be trembling onthe brink. What brink, and whicheverything! You ask and ask in vain.Nobody knows, not even the peopleWho are credited with a special un-derstanding of women and frills. Forthe one thing to be understood aboutwomen is that there is not so much tbr/nderstand as people, especially nov-elist people suppose. Women aro notfickle and conservative, yielding andobstinate, reasonable and unreason-able, all at one and the same time,and you will know exactly how theland lies if you take the. trouble ;to

notice which side the fickle or theother one happens to be uppermost.Not, of course, that all this applies towomen in general. She, the realthing, goes about her business moreor less placidly, orders her frock andher dinner exactly as you would ex-pect her to do, and Is totally unlikewoman is the Abstract this monsterof onr hectic imagining!. Romaneshas invented her, and romance endowsher with what reality she has/ bntthe trouble is that though we knowher to be a myth we have ended inbelieving in her. For art's sake, forargument's, or for fashion's sake,she lives, and, apparently, will go onliving for ever. «

WHICH BIDE OF HEBTWhich side of her the faithful or

the faithless one will be in evidencethis November! The autumn "show-ings" are ended, and nobody knows,neither Providence nor Paris, neitherPaquin, nor even I, myself, what'sgoing to happen. We may speculate.We do. We may prophesy. Whocould resist the temptationf But asto the all important certainty—thatis on the knees ;of the gods—no Imean the couturieres—who never de-cide anythingtill January is well insight.

There will be no violent changesthis season, not in onr' dresses any-way, only to, wear them becominglywe must grow thinner than ever if wepossibly can. We must try to be hip-less and chestless, like the "prettymanequins who undulate a la Sa-lome, and look quite charming. Theirarduous calling demands that theyshall sustain life on air and perhaps alittle salad, but must the rest of ussuffer to that extent to be beautiful!

THE FLABE.The really new idea expresses itself

in. what the trade calls a shape!flounce. Your frock is as straight asa dart, as far as the knees, and thenripples out in a few graceful, graciouspleats. Some of thp latest frocks anda few fur coats are thus endowed,andgreat things are hoped from this in-novation. But I don't know. Forone thing there is no secret aboutshaped flounces,they are as old as thehills, and this latest one has not add-ed anything fresh to a1situation thatwe have known by heart for manyyears. Even in the flare there isnothing new, although the way inwhich it is' cut, the manner in whichthe straight 'frock ripples out in agraceful ondule movement, is some-thing we have not seen before. It is'the most negative, the most difficult,and tho most beautiful line which wehave had for years.BLACK VELVET, CHIFFON, AND

GEORGETTE.Black velvet for the afternoon,

with fnrand lame to trim, it, is ratherchic. Gold and silver tassels, some-times trim black velvet dresses,anda fashionable, fur as trimming forcoats is*gilded nntrna. For eveningcoats they are gilding shaved lamb,sometimes it is silvered, and it is alsoseen , as a trimming for eveningfrocks. Black satin is always wellhandled by Parisian dressmakers.They know how to make it look sowell behaved,and at the same time sowicked. No woman who is dressed inblack satin, by the right dressmaker,has a right to t* tklL Blwk ekif-

foil, or black georgette, with flowingcoloured chiffon or georgette sleeves,is charming for dinner and the the-atre.WHAT WOMEN ABE WEABING IN

THE EVENING.Women in the evening are wearing

all sorts of intricate dresses. One ap-peared the other day in asilvered kiddress,cut out in a lacey pattern, overa white satin fourreau. Anothersmartwoman, whith whom I am intimatelyacquainted, dresses herself of an even-ing in justa shawl. True that it isthe sort of shawl which rajahs andpeople used to present to the wivesof viceroys, the thickest, finest erepe-de-ehine, embroidered all over withthe life of Buddha, an dpossessed of afringe which is nothing if not majes-tic. And you would not believe whatmiracles of elegance she manages toachieve with a couple of safety ping,an emerald brooch, and an air of dis-tinction. With many of the newevening dresses the old normal waist-lino comes back. And yet it is notthe same old waistline that used tomark the hour-glass figure of thebuxom Gibsongirl, with swellingbustand hips below. Many reasons ofwaistline absence, or its low place-ment on the hips, has resulted in a'less marked figure, the waistline morelike a boy's with flat hips and fiatchest.

INTRIGUING TRIPLES.The Grenadine icarf is one of the| most engaging among the novelties.

It 'is a this loose woven silk threadof high lustre, in which colours andshades are most artistically arranged.*In some of these scarves several har-

monising colours are blended, makinga gay display; in others quietershades are- shown, with results dis-tinctly gracious.'

Earrings grow more artistic, finer,more unusual in length. Many of thelatest are long, and the old Spanishtype is taken as a model. There is agrowing preference for a better .qual-ity jewellery,and, instead of the imi-tation stones seen lately, the latestearrings are made of crystal, quartz,cornelian, jade, coral, or amethyst.The old seed-pearl jewellery makesthe most beautiful earrings, and onepair, very uncommon in shape, re-sembles a waterfall of small pearls.

Tbit oreter-white ratin bridal dreee totin demler crl of the haute couture. Itto start, as ill dretees are nowadays, andeven the veil li only a little bit longerthan the ekirt. It Je embroidered in raitedflower* and leave*, In eryetale, in whiteand opal shade*. The tearf it an Im-portant fathkm note where weddingdream are ocnoerned.

SPRING-CLEANING HINTS

When worm holes are noted in furni-ture, make apaste of methylatedspiritsand sulphur, and, if the wodd is maho-gany,uaa red ochre—foroax a-mixtureof red and yellowochre to get therightshade—and apply at once before thedamage becomes extensive.

To remove whits marks,wring a clothin spirit of naphtha, and polish thestained part vigorously with this. ;

A wash with weak'vinegar and water(one tablespoonful ct' vinegar to a buc-ket of water), removes the stain frompolished furniture, which has been muchfinger-marked.

Methylated spirits is an excellent pol-ishing medium for plate-glass and formirrors, but care must be taken not totouch the surrounding woodwork.

A tablespoonful of paraffin in water isthe best of all "tonics" for gilt pbttireframes, which can afterwardbe polUhciwith furniture polish.

HOW THE SANDWICH GOT ITSNAME

' There was an English Earl way backin 1793 who loved gambling so muchthat he had ilioei of bread, with htmbetween,brought to him to the gamblingtable *o he need not stop playing. Hewas the fourth Earl of Sandwich;a namederived from a town in Kent. From thishabit of the Bail's came the popular"sandwich."

FOR THE YOUNG FOLK

XBy E. NELSON HOBSON.

ILLUSTRATED BY A. H. MESSENGER.

KIM, THE KIWI.(By E. Nelson Hobson. Illustrated by

A.. H. Messenger.)

CHAPTER XII.The next day Samuel called Kirn

and said: "Now get dressed and waithere for me." In a few minutes hecame back and said, "Iwill show yonLondon. Come on." They left theTrap-room by the secret door, climbedsome stairs, and there Kirn saw in ayard as many motor-buses as hethought there were in the wholeworld. "How muddling," 'thoughthe; "they all look the same but havedifferent numbers." Each had a topon which you could sit in little seats.My, the noise of all the engines run-ning! "Come," said Samuel, "geton this one, No. 47; it goesover Lon-don Bridge through the City and backhere." Up they hopped and awaythey went, and Samuel laughed atKirn's wonderment. What with thetraffic, the taxis, all the people goingin different directions, and the noiseand bustle, Kirn was soon lost."Don't look so scared," said Samuel."Mygoodness, how does everyone findwhich way to go," he inquired. '' Inthe same way as you found your wayhere," replied Samuel. The bus thenapproached London Bridge, and asKirn looked over the side he saw alady in a ear. "My word, that's afine ear behind us, Samuel." "Yes,"said his friend, "here is LondonBridge," and, pointing, continued,"that is the Hirer Thames." Veryslowly amongst the traffic the buswended its way, and soon found anopening to go faster. Kirn did notrealise the attraction he was causing.Everyone stared, and people got onthe bus to have a good look at him.Both he and Samuel were so excitedthat they stood on their seats. Thatmade a boy on the seatbehind themdo the same. All of a sudden there

was a swerve, and the bus skidded onto the- pavement, and, hitting theparapet with a thud, stopped. Sud-denly Samuel lost his balance—fell—and patting his arm out to save him-self pushed the boy from the seat be-hind over the side into the river. Kirnrealised quickly what had happened—looked at Samuel and said hurriedly:"(lo it, that's put the lid on thewhole affair. This means the Zoo forme. But not if I know it. The All-Blacks taught them something in Eng-land about Rugby football. I willteach them something about swim-ming. Here goes!" Away he wentin a jiffy, dived into the water afterthe boy. As the boy came up to thetop of the water for the first time, helooked up at Samuelon the top of thebus, and gasped: "Your fault!"—then spluttering, blomsh-slosh, stillgasping—er—"You did it!" andthen went down again. The next timehe came up Kirn was near, seeing him,grabbed him by his beak, he' put hisarms round his neck, and Kirn swamto tho nearest boat. The crowd col-lected and cheered, and the trafficstopped. The lady came out of hercar.- Then a man rowed out, pickedup the pair of them, and took themto the shore. When they stepped outof the boat, they found the boy'sfather and mother waiting. "Please,Sir," said Kirn to the father, "don't

send me to the Zoo. I did not pushyour boy into the River Thames. Itwas Samuel. He was once a friend ofmine, but I can call him that nolonger." Samuel was just coming up-to the group to apologise, but onhearing this ;-lunk away andwaited tosee what had happened. Then apoliceman came up. Kirn thought,"This must do it," but, beinga Lon-don policeman, he was quite kind andsaid, patting Kirn on the head,"Bravo, Mr. Kywhy." On hearingthis Samuel burst out laughing, andKirn wished he had a tail to wag.Then the father made a few inquiriesas to where Kirn lived, and havingsatisfied himself. gave him his - card'and a present of money. On the cardwas: "Mr. S. S. Smith, 43, Smithstreet, Smith's End, South Smith.""Why, they areall Smithsin London,"said Kirn; "I wonder what he doesfor a living. Why, of course, he mustbe a blacksmith." Then the lady de-scended from her car that was nowstanding near. "Well, little man,"she said gently; "you are brave,"and then Kirn also noticed an elderlygentleman sitting there. He looked akind man, and had blue eyes and atawny moustache. "Now," she con-tinued, '' I| know 'you, so don't boafraid. We all do things at times weregret, and it-is'then we want help. Iwill help you! I have a son in NewZealand, and he sends home the pa-pers, andIread all aboutyon. You areKirn the Kiwi, are you notf" "Iam," said Kirn with great surprise.—yon. see he fell bang on his i>set."Well," she said, "you come withme. I live near here. You must getyour clothes dry, then stay with usfor awhile, and. we shall see what canbe done." Then she said, turning,"This is my husband, Mr. Buzzie."''How do yon do, Sir,'' said Kirn."I am fairly well, thank you, Kiwi.My word! Seeing you dive in after.that boy reminded me of the day

when I was a lad—I did the samething. The boy's name was''notSmith, however, and when I arrivedhome I was as wet as ypu, but beforeI could explain what had happenedmy mother gave me the cane andsent me to bed. Then someone calledand told her all about it, and shewas very sorry." " That was badluck," said Kirn. ''I h^pe my motherwill be pleased." :

They arrived at their beautifulhome, where the gave him a bath,clean clothes, and dinner. He toldthem everything, and on learning thefull story they wrote'to Uncle Frankin Wellington, and decided to returnKirn by the next boat to him, togetherwith Samuel the Mouse.

"Uncle Frank is all right, Mr.Buzzie," whispered Kirn. "Whenshall I sail?"

"Wait and see," said the gentle-man. "Eliza, this lady, is verycapable, and you will find everythinghas been done to help you."

The next week everything was ar-ranged, and Kirn left them for NewZealand. He indeed was very fortu-nate.

Now, this is the lucky ending ofKirn the Kiwi's trip to England, butno doubt we shall be sure to soon hearof him again. I wonder!

The End.

RECOMMENDED RECIPESMINCEMEAT AND COLD PUDDINGS.

Rich Mincemeat.—lngredients: 21beach of apples, currants, raisins, and sul-tanas, %lb of candied lemon and orangepce ' irS* of Found cloves,21b of beefsuet, %lb of citron peel, 1 nutmeg (grat-ed), %oz of ground ginger. 2 lemons(grated peel and juice), Jib of brownsugar, 1 teaspoonful of salt, 1 gill eachof brandy and sherry. Method: Removeall skin and strings from the suet andany discoloured pieces, and shred andchop it finely. Wash the driedfruits and dry them in a cloth and thenm front of the fire or in a cool oven.Remove all stalks,stone the raisins,andchop them finely. Shred and chop thecandied peels. Grate off the yellowpartof the lemon rind, but do not take anyof the white pith. Peel and core theapples and chop them finely. Mix allthese ingredients well together with thespices and salt. Add the brandy andBherry and the strained lemon juice, andmix well. Coverthe basin,and the nextday mix again. Put into a jar or jars,cover like jam,and keep in acool place.

Inexpensive Mincemeat, I.—lngredi-ents: %lb of apples, J/41bmixed candiedpeel, 1 teaspoonful of ground ginger, %lbeach of currants and raisins, 1 orangeor lemon, 1 gill of cider, Wb of dates,6of of suet, 1 tablespoonful of mixedspice. Method: Prepare and mix thedried ingredients as above. Add thecider and strained juice of the orange.Put into a jar, cover, and keep in acool place. Mincemeat should be madeat least three weeks beforeChristmas.

Inexpensive Mincemeat, 2.—lngredi-ents: %lb raisins, 3oz mixed peel, Ibisbutter, 1 tablespoonful mixed spice, 2tablespoonfuls golden syrup, 3oz yellowsugar. Method: Stone raising,- put themand the peel once through the mincingmachine. Add the butter melted. Mixall the ingredientswell together, and useas required.

Strawberry Sandwich.—3 eggs, lozflour, lttoz cornflour, 3 tablespoonful*castor sugar, 1 teaspoonful baking pow-der. Mix the floor, cornflour,and bakingpowder, and sieve. Whisk the eggswiththe cattor sugar, stated them over asaucepan of very hot water, and whiskfor twelve minutes. Remove from thefire and stir in very graduallythe flour.Mix gently,but do not beat at all. Turninto a buttered sandwich-tin and bakefor fifteen minutes in a moderate oven.When cold cut through the centre, andfill with strawberry filling, for whichtake Hlb strawberries,1 gill cream,' lozcastor sugar. Whip the cream until stiffand mix in the sugar and the fruit cutinto halves. This is equally good madewith raspberries.

Favourite Pudding.—Make a raspberry,a strawberry, and an orangejelly withgood packet jellies. Let them set firmly.Melt enough vanilla-flavouredchocolatewith milk to make one pint. Whip each' jelly.separately until they are a froth,put a layer of strawberry jelly at thebottom oi/a glass bowl, and when thechocolate is cold pour a third over. Thenput orange jelly on top of that, withnr>otli?rthird of chocolate over, and letthe top layer be of raspberry jelly. Pourthe rot ox vie chocolate on this, and thenon top of the whole a quarter Oi a pintof cream very slightly . whipped, onlyjust to thicken it., Decorate with chop-ped glace cherries, angelica, and crys-tallised violets. This is sufficient foreight to ten persons. Half quantitieswould make enough for four persons.

Rose Mould.—lib red currants, 1 pintwater, %lb sugar, 6 tablespponfuls of;finest tapioca. Crush the currants andstrain the juice—a few raspberries addedare nice—mix water, sugar, and juice,putinto a pan, add the tapioca, and cookfor five minutes, stirring all the time.Then turn into a double saucepan andcook until the tapioca has absorbed allthe liquid. Turn into cups that havebeen dipped in cold water, and when Betturn out and serve with >: custard - orcream. This is an excellent nurserypud-ding. . . ■

CaramelCreamwith Black Currants.—% pintmilk, 2-eggs, 2oz loaf,sugar, 1 gillwater, % teaspoonful vanilla essence, libblack currants, 4oz sugar, 1 gill water.Boil one gill of water with the 2oz ofloaf sugar until a deep golden brown,and line a mould with the caramel. Todo this turn all the caramel into the drymould,and at once turn over and overuntil the mould is evenly coloured.Leave to set. Whip the yolks and whitesof eggs separately, then mix togetherand'beat for a minute or two. Mix in themilk and flavouring, pour into themould, and steam very gently for anhour and a half. Turn out when cold,and surround with the black currants.To stew the currant* dissolve the sugarin the gill of water, and bring to theboil. Put the currants, stalked, washed,and dried, into a casserole,and cook un-til tender. Serve cream separately. -

HIDEOUS MEMORIALS

With regard to the controversy inEngland as to the most appropriate man-ner of celebrating Armistice Day, LadyOxford (better known as Mrs. MargotAsquith), in a letter to "The Times,"says.that if the clergy, instead of inter-feringwith other people's wishes in thisrespect, raised their voices against theerection of the hideous and expensivewar memorials which have blighted theEnglish countryside and which nowthreaten to deform London, their pro-,test would meet with a united and aheartfelt response.

YOUR PLANTS ON HOLIDAY

Plants can be kept alive and well,whenthe family is away for a holiday by avery simple and time-tested method.

Collectall the flower-pots, and, if pos-sible, stand them on a cool stone floor.In the centre of the group set a stool,nnd onthe stool a deep can full of water.Cut a quantity of long strips from oldflannelette or such like spare material,and put one end, in the water, and theother on the pots among the roots of theflowers. The water will 1 soak from thecsn to the earth, and will keep the plantssufficiently damp to keep them from dy-ing from want of water.

THE EVENING POST, BATUKDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1925. 15

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NEWS, VIEWS AND NOTESFrom Various Sources

HOME OF THE SHARK GODt^O'W- JISTXMERICAN NAVAL

".STATION.

j^aw«Hi«ri^riativcsprophesied calam-ity winery in ■ pctolier, 1909, groundvids", brokcil fur the construction ofPearl- Harbour, America's strongestlvavai station;lou the shore of the is-land of Oahu, near the city of Hono-lulu. For their legends said that onthe Site selected for the immense drydock were " the caves in which theshark.'"god 'once lived. Their beliefwasifftajse'd. «{n the presence of numer-ous sharks;,in the-vicinity.'' ■"When,on 17th^February, 19i;i, the immensecoffer d^m -collapsed, the natives fan-cied 'mat the shark god had avcugedhimself; for the desecration of histemple (says the "Newcastle "Wceklj-Chroniple^').

When*work began anow in Decem-ber, 'isl4,«the--nativcs, believing thatanotlie£*"4isaster was inevitable, didRhat ■t.hey^.tioulcT'.'t.o avert it, and re-

; tamed a female "kahuna", orpriestess. They believed she pos-sessed the; ability to appease thewrath- of the shark god bymaking offerings, and engaged

' her to conduct her rites on the shoresof Pearl Harbour during all the timethat the dry dock was being recon-structed. - :In tho spring of 1919 allTvas in readinoes' for therelease of thewater from the new dock. This wasregarded as a supreme test.. A Ha-waiian foreman sacrificed a white pigand white 'chicken to the shark godwith prayers and supplications that. the dry dock be spared. s

The pumping began. It was notic-ed that a muddy streak arose in theirater/within the dock. The Hawaii-ans then insisted that the shark godwas again attemptingto break downthe structure by boring through thebasin. As the last foot of water waspumped out the.remains of an immenseshark were revealed On tho bottom of

■" the dock,and naturally thoHawaiiansbelieved that it "was .the god whiohhad destroyed the first dock. Thebonea were distributed among themembetiP i>if~fhe construction crow",aswuvenirj^

ANEW STEELSWIgS DISCOVERY WHICHCHEiPIiNS PRODUCTION,

Oxt -toprof- tlie plans for tUff---liqucrfluation ,of coal-,"wbich ■ is to trans-i.OTm^ti'gfaiift.,,is{%'£<>»<>ol tjis:*chieloil-plocludeVs '$$&■s&s,**■&<"■havethe'auiouii'ceicS&Bi'^'f a new Gerihaiicarfoon,,8.t(J.p],.,. M'hitlii' in effect, 'Is' 40per-"tent. lighter'\%nji'" !Ao> per cent.cheaper tha»-tjiw varieties now in usefor constiSwfioii-purposes. This im-portant mbfaUurgieal advance is pro-claimed with due sonority by the".Deutachp

ajAllgcin^iiic Zcitung,"

which", though lie longer tho'pro-perty of the Stinhos family, is stillconducted under the old management,with the-former-senaeof editorial re-sponsibility..

While the formula under ivhich thefcew' steel is~fiiSa.de' is the discovery ofst Swiss named Bosuhardt, living inGermany, the patent was acquiredaiid developed by Herr Biehard Jonas,tie managing director of the,;BeVlin§hare Company for Iron*; Founding;and Machine Constructions—former}^SVeund's—and it ia in connectionwith his death, announced yesterday,that the claims of the new steel'areriade known. ...-....■"

to the . paper alreadyCfboted, "J'reund; Steel," as it kproposed to call it, is -already out ofthe experimental stage,- as -somedozens of tons of it have been, manu-factured in a 3-tpn- furnace.'"'. Itsqtfalitiea have been-testecl in- the ■Gov-ernment laboratories at " -the-- Berlinsuburb of Lichterfcltlc, and-the qx-.ports at this, institution "were over-came bjT astonishment,!for it showedtwisilq-qualities--,whicli had-hithertonot been "-attained,"'by constructionsfccl from''fKo'^fuiFnucc."' While itiC.some 10 per cent, dearer to pro-duce than ordinary steel, it's.superiorqualities allow an economyJot 40 percent in weight,and, therefore, a sav-ing of 30 per. cent, in the cost ofconstruction. At the same time, it is,if anything, easier to work than thosfcela now in .-lite;.'-.Tho cast steel canbis,forged, tvclded,and hardened. Theeastings have not tho rough, pockedsurface of the ordinary crucible steel,but aye comparatively smooth. Anexceptional degree-.0)1! tHß'Ve.sa in the

Avjills of tl)9 eastings is attainable,ami ribs of -the'new' matorial,; onlytovr mUriraetfes in "thickiiwa, "'bend,initead.of/breaking, uiidoi- violenthi'mmer-blaw's. 5 ' Chemical analysisyielded threc-hundredths Tier cent, ofcarbon, mere traces of sulphur amiph.osphorus. Oxygen is entirely lack-

«|t in-elainied that "Freund Steel"will be particularly serviceable intJfc conßtr.ue.tyjn,pf motor-cars, niil-wiy'Ttiirlßg'"Brock, and trains; as thoreduction of weight will allow a cor-responding economyin power.

JUTLAND GIANTSiEON DUKKCLASB YOB. FUTUKE

BattleshipsXwhich' fought gallantlyat Jutland arisato appeal- in. a new butiittinjf.role. Straining ships for "the.Lion's Cubs."'The.four battleships ofthe iTqii'l^ulce class, tho Admiraltyannounce, are :to be reduced from fullcommission-anfl employed'in trainingboys at sea. They will bo. under theordei-s of the^Coinmandor-iii-Chiof, At-lantic-Fleet, and will hand down thetraditions of Great War to our f'l-ture 1 JTeslons. The present Hear-Ad-miral, Second' Eattle Squadron, willbe transferred. to H.M..S. Iron Duko,and will take command of tho ThirdBattle Squadron on its transfer-to thoAtlantic select.'-

The ioxir batleships, Benbow, ']&m----perur 'o? JpdiaVIron Duke, ,a»il. Mi»rl-liOTdtfgH, %forp ai|,liuilt (luring JBI2-U,find 4il!"3'ftrc'ip.action daring the vr:>.y.

At -jatlstfid'-the Marlborough was tor-podowl arid »evt<roly ditmagi'd. Withthe JScnbow and tho Iron Puke sltoivus"'h!s6 cwployed in- the Bhick >»<inoperations';- "6i'2S,SdD tons, und U'2ofcfb-Joug, the ■bsttlcsliips... have" in

fweeasflo dot*, withl-cn KU guns in

iive turrets. They have turbines of39-000 h,g and can ateam 21 knots^

AN HISTORIC BELL

HARBINGER OF PEACE ANDGOODWILL.

Recently my eye was caught by alarge bell about 2 feet high, awaitingshipment in a shed in the SurreyDocks, writes a correspondent in the"Port of London Authority Month-ly." Inquiry showed that this bellhad an interesting history. It wascast in Stockholm and had belongedto the church of Skarpans, near Bo-marsund, in Finjand, having beenplaced there in'lß4s.

When, at the time of the CrimeanWar, the fortress of lioinaisuiul(Aland Islands) was captured, this

bell was somehow included amongsttrophies brought back to England,and for years, inaccurately describedas having belonged to the fortress, itwas to be seen in the Tower of Lon-don.

A Finnish gcntloman, Mr. M. Tug-man, who has resided in London forupwards of thirty years, approachedthe British Government with a viewto restoring the bell to the parishchurch of Skarpans. The recent visitof the British Fleet to Abo, in Fin-land, is fresh in the public mind, andthe Prime Miniater considered thatthe friendlyreception accorded to theFleet made the occasion for the re-storation of the bell singularly appro-priate. .

After the fall of Bomarsund fort-ress, Skarpans lost its position, andthe church whence the bell is assumedto have come no longer exists. Marie-hamn, the only town on the Aland Is-lands, is now building a church, andit is understood that it is the generalwish of the islanders that this his-toric bell should be hung,in the newchurch. Thus, itmayring'out over thepleasant little town and the innum-erable islands surrounding it, and itsnotes may reach the place where itwas first heard. Now, surely, it willbear an added messageof goodwilland peace as shown by its restorationafter e'xjle.

PREHISTORIC BONES

GREAT FIND IN KANSAS.

Seekersafter collections of prehis-toric animals, Indian relics and so On,have for manyiyears found ComancheCotinty, Kansas, one of the best fieldsfor their research in the State. One,ofthe*rare specimens Of the skeletonsof maMtoclbnfi,which forms a part ofthe State .University's fine collections,was obtained in this county aboutthirty-eight years ago (states the"Argonaut'?). Since that time m»nyother valuable specimens jhavc beenfound. Among the recent discoverieswere some teeth and a'" few boneswhich we.-c found imbedded in thebanks of MuJe Creek, in the easternpart of the couuty, and which, with-out doubt, were a part of some hugeprehistoric animal.

Another find was made recently onthe James O'Council ranch, twenty-iivo miles south-oast of Coldwater.Mr. O'Conncll several, times had no-ticed what seemed to be a root pro-jecting a . few inches above theground in his yard. He paid littleattention to it, but in working about"the yard; tjre other day he made thediscovery'--that' the supposed root was■of'a';so(id>.*nd petrified nature. Someijixcalyatiiig revealed the fact that the«object was aii immense petrified horn—in fact, there were two horns andthe well-defined bones of the headconnecting tho horns, imbedded iv thosoil several feet below tho surface.■■ -The -specimens were brought totown, aiid are übw on exhibition. Eachof .the horiis is more than four^feetin length," anil shows that at least afoot- had-been broken off of thesmarter end of each horn. At the basethe horns are about five inches intliameter, and at the smaller end.where they have beef' broken off,about three inches iii diameter. Theformation shows clearly the formerbone tissue of the horns and of thehead of the animal. It is estimatedthat tho reacii-of \the horns was atleast eleven feet. The back part oftho head shows plainly the point ofattachment of the vertebrae.

THE SEA CARRIERSABERDEEN LINE'S CENTENARY

OF -SISKVICE.

1 -The'--story of our mercantile marine,the world's carriers; is ono uf magni-licont endeavour,enterprise, endurance,and supremacy.'^ That story is epitom-ised in tlie history of famousshippinglines, and in none more aptly than ;nthe Aberdeen,now celebrating its cen-turyof ocean service,says"The Times.''The honourable record of the well-known dark greenvessels has just beenpublished in this most interesting littlesouvenir volume.

The line was founded by GeorgeThompson, jun., who made his prelim-inary shipping announcement from .#,Marisch.nl street, Aberdeen,ou Ist Nov-ember, 1825. Tho firat stout littlebri#s (the largest of them' of 321 ton3)traded to London and Quebec. Voyagesto the Baltic, the Mediterranean^ SouthAfrica, and the Far East followed,,andby 1840 there was scarcely any importantport in the world unvisiled by i lieAberdeen Line sailing ship.

The Aneinduo had sailed to Melbournein 1840,and in 1846 the Neptune, builtat tho famousHood Yard, Footdee,Aberdeen, was t"he first ship in the le-

auliir trade with Australia and NewZealand. Tin: pioneering of Anstraliais the proudest boast of a line that canpoint to many pioneer achievementsalong what are now the shipping lanesof" the world. ' , ■

Then came the zenith years for thefamousclippers in the sea trade withChinas The Thermopylae wasi the gloryof the Aberdeen Line. She held the .(e-

---cnvd to Melbourne,sixty daj's."No one has vet been able to decide,"saysMr. -Corn-ford,"whether Cutty Salrkor Thermopylae wag the faster ship, but-it is safe to say that these two weresecond to nopo in the world. Raceswere the rule. It is recorded that inthe Thermopylae the eir.w rigged theirblankets to tnwa.-ic the sail area.

At Irist tlic clipper jieldecj -pridp -r.fphi'cf: tfi tlie stcam^liip. The T,ino mil-tiimcd te tlic'friVfi. Tn day. a fleet ol'Tiv*fine"vpspcls sail. rcpuUrly to our! Iroi'iliondnn, Plymo.uih, .Capcloivu, and Me'!-bouvnpa „

ANCIENT GRAIN SEEDSGROWING IN A GARDEN IN

UTAH.

Contrary to the expectations ofagricultural experts, two residents ofthe Uintah Basin in Utah have suc-ceeded in growingtwo different grainsfound deeply covered in caves onceinhabited by members of the vanishedrace of cliff dwellers. Scientists areat variance in designating the numberof years since the last of the ancientdwellers of this region perished; theperiod is given as between 900 and1200 years, states the "New YorkTimes." It is generally agreed thatthe caves found in this region-wereoccupied ages ago by the cliff dwel-lers.

Jeff Hall, a resident of-Vernal, lastyear uncovered several cars of corn ina cave in Dry Fork canyon, twelvemiles north-west of Vernal. Lastspring he planted twelve hills of thiscorn on his farm, and of these twohills showed growth. The kernels ofthis corn were found to be covered byeighteen inches of sand and debrisblown into the cave by the windsduring the centuries. The tallest stalkgrown from this ancieat com hasreached a height of more than sevenffeet, and the smallest a height offour feet. Each stalk carries morethan one ear of corn, contrasting withthe domestic corn grown fifty feet dis-tant, which carries but one ear to thestalk. The number of ears per stalkon the ancient corn ranges from twoto five, and the yield is maturing. An-other, distinctive feature of the anci-ent corn is the width of the leaves,soi%eof which arc nearly five incheswide. The county agricultural agent,thoroughly familiar with all the spe-cies of corn grown in Utah, closelyexamined Mr..Hull's ancient corn andpronounced it "a stranger in theranks."

C. D. Barker, living three mileswest of Myton, a town of the UintahBasin, has some wheat growing in hisgarden, the seed of which came froma cliff dweller's cave in "Colorado.Three years ago some sheepherdersfound a dozen kernels of wheat deeplycovered in one of the caves in acanyon tributary to the ColoradoRiver. Charles Mower, a resident ofBanpete County, Utah, purchased oneof the Kernels for a dollar, and plant-ed it hi. the spring of 1923. Last yearhe harvested several bushels,all of itfrom the product of the originalkernel,

CURE BY COLOURSEEMARKABLB POSSIBILITIES.

Bemarkablc; possibilities in thetreatment of all kinds of ailments bythe use of different shades of lightwere outlined to a "Daily Mail" re-

porter by Lord Clifford of Chudleigli,at one. time a resident of Tasmania,who for many years has been study-ing the action of coloured light uponthe growth of vegetation. All thecolours of the spectrum may be usedfor different complaints, and in futuredoctors may describe their patientsby their colour rather than by theirsymptoms, said Lord Clifford. He add-ed: One shade of red is 'the mosteffectual in all cases of blood poison-ing. Ultra violet produces ay fermen-tation in the. body which reduceshardness of tissue and also builds upblood tissues. A particular shade ofviolet causes the growth of bone; anindigo produces hydro-carbonates andy

body tissue*; a shade of blue pro-duces muscular generation andstrength; a shade of grpen increasesthe vitality and general energy of thesystem, and also the growth of fat;yellow restores tho nerves. But, ofcourse, the greatest care must be takenthat only the right shado of each col-our is used, or opposite results maybe obtained. The treatment would alsobenefit most people suffering from pre-mature old ageand mental worry pro-duced by past illnesses. I do notclaim that it can make people of 6.0feel like' 35, but it certainly can re-store them to the state of activityand fitnessthey enjoyed a dozen yearsbefore. I hope that the new, methodwill eventually lead to a cure for con-\sumption.

A NOVEL INSURANCE

AGAINST CELIBACY.

American enterprise lias devised a

scheme to insure .Frenchwomen againstcelibacy. Thß terms of the policy mi.admirably comprehensive. Any womanwho ou attaining the agoof 40 findsher-self spinster, widow, or divorcee quali*fies!. Insurance,therefore, is not onlyagainst the risk of permanent spinatcr-hood, but of-the litri of a hypotheticalhusband and of the fidelity of bothparties to a potential marriage. Thereis (says the "Daily Telegraph") no ade-quate information as to the incidence oflosses estimated by the insurance com-pany under these several liabilities.The calculation would seem to the lay-man rather speculative. The schemehas been criticised by the director of anEnglish companyon the ground that lienever heard of v woman wanting to in-sure against failure to find a husband.But this is no Very forcible objection.Our director could hardly expect theyouth and beauty of England to knockat his door asking him to protect themagainst being old maids. A lady maywant something without choosing toask tor it. Such a thing has beenknown. Moreover, though we have nodesire to see girls eagerto take out poli-cies against celibacy, there can be noth-ing to°complain of in parents making aspecial provision for'daughters who donot marry. In fact, some oF them doso already, and if they should prefer todo it by means' o( insurance, surely'thosein the trade ought to smile on them; Thecritic suggests that the insured spinsterof 39 would think twice and thrice be-fore she ventured to marry. But v,edare not pronounce that she would bewrong. He does not seem to havethought of the even more devastatingdanger that married women of 39 mightbe tempted to net rid of their hus-hands. It is criticism of quite a dil'fer-fiil kind tliht wo should pass oji (hescheme, fs it not :i (rifle too late in ihaday? Do Urn damsels of 1925 cave <n-finjxh about bring "married to , jiisuiv,against livingsingle? Perhaps'in Franco

Lthcy'do. But the- French live v proYi-[denfc and highly domesticated people.,

NANSEN'S GREAT WORK

HELPING WAR REFUGEES.

Everything about Nansen is big. Hisperson towers above his colleagues. Butit is for the bigness of his heart that .hemembers of the League of Nations callhim the Greatheart of the League(writesMr. J. H. Harris in the "Star").The biggest thing of all is his family!The war had left derelict nearly 2,000,----000 helpless men, women, and children.The Great War, the Russian Revolution,and the Graeco-Turkish war togethermade homeless this mass of humanity,and Nansen,to whom civilisation lookedto father these unfortunates, has :iolfailed the children hi adopted on behalfof the League of Natic*is.

The first big section was 430,000dere-lict soldiers scattered across Europe andAsia from Calais to Vladivo6tock—430,000speaking every tongue fromEnglish, to Chinese,few .with shelter,none with decent clothes, many suffer-ing from '^ieease. Nansen took them bythe hand,reclothed them; and then res-tored them to their homes at a total costof less than £1 a head to the taxpayersof the nations. Another little familyadopted was 6000 refugees from the Rus-sian Revolution who had sought a foot-ing in Egypt, thereby costing GreatBritain £1,250,000a year. When Nan-sen agreed to add these to liis ever-growing family the British Governmentoffered £150,000 towards the cost of re-settlement. Nansen took them on andcarried out the resettlement so ecwofnic-ally that he handed back to the BritishGovernment£40,00r).

Those who talk glibly of revolutionshould not overlook the terrible aspectof refugees. The Russian Revolutionled to v greater mass of post-war suffer-ing for people of all classes thau theGreat War. Last year the number >i£starving Russian refugees outside Russiaalone exceeded 1,000,000. Largelythrough the work of Nansen and AlbertThomas, this number has been reducedto 200,000, but they are the residue andthe most difficult to place. Nansen andAlbert Thomas together managed tofind employment within six months <.fthis year for about 18,000refugees*:nEuropean countries; but the pace isclow, and thus Nausen has been com-pelled to seek out remote, desolatoplaces where none can live to-day, butwhere thousands may live to-morrow iimoney is forthcoming' for reclaimingwaste lands and swamps, and for irrigat-ing sandy plains by diverting the sur-plus waters of great rivers.

Right royally and generously severalGovernmentsare helping Nansen in hiapaternal efforts. France takes batchesof these derelicts every week; Bulgariagives free transport to any of Nansen'schildren passing through her territories;Canada has opened her ports to 10,(100of them, some of whom havo been pickedup in China and landed in Montreal;Mexico, although not a .member of iheLeague, is nowbeginning to receive smallgroups of refugees. Thus the goodwork goes on, giving hope to the out-casts and succour to the suffering. Butalthough the great family decreases dayby day, those who remain are a terriblestrain upon the father of the family—Nansen.

LIGHTING THE VATICAN

DIFFICULTIES FACED BY THEENGINEER.

■ An American wireless engineernamed Bernays Johnson, justnow inLondon, where he has been giving in-terviews to the English Catholicpaper, tho "Universe," has been in-terviewing Pope Pius XL with a viewto installing wireless electric lightsin the Vatican. According to Mr.Johnson:—

"The marble walls and the price-less paintings and tapestries hungabout them make it very difficult toilluminate some parts of the Vaticanartificially. Electric wires cannotbe fixed permanently, neither canthere be the large cluster of lampßsuch as might be desired. Lampslighted by wireless would overcomesome of these difficulties, because theVatican has its own central powerstation. The Pope went deeply intothe possibilities of such a scheme,andinstructed me to let him have, by Jan-uary, a practical installation of twohundred portable lamps, which can bearranged in a number of rooms."

Mr. Johnson found His Holinessgreatly interested also in the subjectof broadcasting. The engineer de-monstrated his own portable wirelessBet before the pontiff and offered tosend him a similar set, but with goldfittings. The Holy Father acceptedthe offer, but declined the gold fit-tings, and said he would send the setto a monastery. When Mr. John-son tuned in his instrument the firstsounds to come through were those ofa jazz dance tune, but when he apolo-gised, according to Mr. Johnson's ac-count, "the Pope put me at my ease.He enjoyed, he said, the pleasantmusic as much as anything else.

STYLES OF HAIRDRESSING"BOBBING" AS A GUIDE TO AGE

It came as a surprise to many whohave lived in China in past years tvread that, "bobbed" girl students inShanghai had been aggressively co-operating in the riots and disturb-ances that took place in the Inter-national Settlement. Up to within a

few years ago the various styles ofhairdVessing were adopted to show agirl's age.

An infant in China has (says a cor-respondent of the "Daily Tele-graph") a sinull round unshavenpatch about a quarter of an inchabove the forehead on which the hairis allowed to grow. Until five yearsold the little girl is thus adorned,andthe small plait of hair grows long,thick, and abundant, When she losesher "milk-name" and gets the impor-tant one of "mellowing ago," herhair is carefully divided. One part isvary tightly braided in a circle overthe'left ear, while the rest hangs in aplait over the right. This half-and-half style shows that the Chinesemai-den is approaching the "asked for,"i.e., betrothal, period.

Five years later, at the age of 10to 15 (if she is still unmarried) herhair is dressed similarly to the fash-ion popular in Western countriesamong the younger women of to-day..The two braided "circles" over eachear denote that the "Good Day" isnot far distant. After marriage thehair must bo worn dressed in a coilbehind. Glue is. much used to give.some resemblance to a black satin ef-fect greatly admired by the Chinese.Hairdrcssan';*has lost jnulwill increas-ingly lose itS meaning as vcgiiTd agein future. Formerly hair was a girl'a"reul.est ehoi'in and rijwt in China.Jt ineivaiied her prk-r Cor niHrringc,snid was reckoned to be her chiefchiiuj to beauty. ,

"A NEW MESSIAH"9MRS. BESANT'S PROPHECY OF9

HIS COMING.

Dr. Annie Bcsant, clothed in whiteraiment which resembled a clericalgown, at the Queen's Hall, London,recently spoke to the devotees of thoTUeosophie cult on tbe coming of thenew Messiah, says the "MorningPost." . Her main'effort was to givea sequence of historical events indifferent parts of the world concern-ing human evolution and the evolu-tiQn of science and philosophy andto show that now was the time whenanother type of mankind was cominginto the world and that this was thesign for the coming of the new teach-er.

"You would be able to recognisethis new type," Mrs. Bcsaut con-tinued. "It is rather Grecian inBorne ways, but the chin is muchstronger looking, and the will poweris more greatly developed. It is afine type intellectually, and, whatis more interesting, the children thatare born have special mental and emo-tional characteristics."

She maintained that they had fiveexamples behind them of the appear-ance,of a world teacher, so that withthe introduction of another typo itwas expected that they would soonwelcome another world teacher to ful-fil again his great office o£ buildinga new form of religion and ;i new civ-ilisation. Had they noticed thegreat change in other religions duringthe lust few years? There was nowa greater realisation of the uns«enworlds, They now saw in their re-ligions that mysticism that had al-most disappeared from them. Inmany directions they saw signs ofchange or preparation for the comingof the teacher—the abnormal numberof earthquakes, violent changes on.land and water, seismic disturbancespreparing for another mother racewhen the sixth and seventh had pass-ed.

Mrs. Besant said it was possible tocome into close touch with the worldteacher. It was possible to listen towhat he said and to learn from hisown lips of his approaching coming;possible to learn from him that thecondition of the world demanded hispresence, possible to know from himthat before very long he would walkthe streets of our towns and the roadsof our villages. "Was it so impos-sible that he should come as the mes-senger of love to the world! Whenthe last came the people were unpre-pared. They rejected the law oflove and wouldnot let him live amongthem. They wanted the new worldteacher in his infinite wisdom to solveour problems and to save what wasgood in our present civilisation in-

stead of it being wrecked as the greatcivilisations of the past had been.

ISLAND OF EASEWHEKE LIVING IS VERY CHEAP,

'There is a spot.within the BritishEmpire where you can buy a goodplump fowl for cighteenpencc. Youmay have a choice grape-fruit for

your breakfast for the sum of ojio

halfpenny. For a shilling you cawbuy a bucketful of oranges. Fromtho glorious sun which shines all dayyou may shelter beneath a palm us,shady as any used by the poets, andthe cost will be no more than thegentle energy of a few steps. More-over, the place is historical, for in-scribed upon a stone column you mayread, if you are not too lazy, that youstand where Columbus made his firstlanding when he discovered, as hothought, America, (writes "Shell-back. in the "Weekly Telegraph").

The island, which is about tonmiles long and three miles broad, isthat of San Salvador, one of thelesser known of ths Bahama Group.There are no towns, unless CockburnTown, a collection of! small housesgrouped near a sandy beach, can be 30called. There is practically no trade.Life seems too easy without it. Withtho exception of a few officials andtwo white families, the natives arenegroes and are the descendants offreed slaves. They must have beenhappy slaves, for the natural polite-ness of their descendants does notsavour of expectancy, and is obvipus-ly the product of several generations.

One gets the impression that hereis the Early Victorian Era. Tho pic-tures in the houses suggest it; theconversation and mental attitude ofthe people affirm it. Possibly lack ofsettlement since those days accountsfor this. There are two farms, nei-ther being worked with feverish ac-tivity,which were acquired,it is-said,in lieu of their pensions by two re-tired naval officers, the ancestors ofthe present landowners,and who werethe owners of the slave forbears ofthe present coloured population.Thereis no incentive to work where suj!i

abundance of lish is to bo had for thefishing in blue waters around thoisland; so clear that you can watchyour next meal bite at the bait. Wildduck and, if you prefer them, flamin-goes, are to be shot upon the large in-land lake. Fruit grows easily on itsbanks, and the climate calls for scan-ty clothing,

A NEW PROFESSIONSTUDYING THE TREND Otf

FASHION.

The state of the labour market mat-ters very little to tho woman who hasitlie brains,to invent a new profession.Here is the story of one of the beet-paidwomen in the English business world,whose job simply didn't exist until theidea of it occurred to her. She went lothe proprietor of a large drapery store;md asked him whether it had ever »e----curred to him to compare, price forprice, the goods offered by his estab-lishment with those stocked by his iiiini-petitors. She proposed that he shouldsend her on v, series of shopping expedi-tions to see where she could get thebest value, say, for £5. He agreed;and she brought back her purchases tobe compared, item by item, with his owngoods. The result was so helpful thatvery shortly she was engaged in regularwork of this kind, and eventually othercompetent women were engaged to workunder her.

At intervals the "pioneer" is sent Inall the great capitals of Europe, whereshe studies the trend of fashion, visitswholesalers,secures novelties, and invents new "gadgets." That her worltis remunerative to her employer wamply proved by the statistics that arckept us rigorously us id any Govern-ment Department. Continual 'e-xporiciurhas miifle her very wise us to what willprove io ho a ■"selling line," aiid,vh;itwill remain a tlvu« in Ibe market, andslip, Imp learnt lo clWcjMril liev ■ ownlaslo nt times for that which she kuoivjto bu the ,ta»tc pj buyers generally, -

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.16

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The BookmanA BOTANIST'S PARADISE

(Reviewed by Herbert Eaillie.)Greatest Garden." By E.

H. Wilson, M.A., V.M.H. Boston,Mass.: The Stratford Company.

Amsriea in this case is the UnitedStates,and the garden ia the far-famedArnold Arboretum, a department ofHarvard University. The United Statesis now taking a very high placo in theworld of horticulture, and many of ourfavourite flowers are receiving much at-tention from the plant cultivator andhybridist. Probably this is owing tothe many British gardeners who harewade their homes in the States,amongthem being Mr. E. H. Wilson, V.M.H.,generally known as "Chinese"- Wilsonin the botanical world for the many dis-coveries of plants that he made "'inChina during the eleven yearshe spentfchere._ The initials following his namerefer to the Victorian Medal of Honourin Horticulture, which was establishedin 1897 to commemorate the recordreign of Queen Victoria and to enablethe Royal Society of Horticulture tosenior oh' British horticulturists, whomit might consider deserving, this-specialhonour. The number of recipients atany period is restricted to nixty-three,tl-e number of yearsof He) Majesty'sreis;n Mr. Wilson 1 was selected for thehonour in 1912. He i3anEnglishman,who has now visited most parts of the"world. He spent a few weeks in NewZealand two or three years ago, buthopes to make a longer stay on somefuture occasion.-- Mr. Wilson was re-car.tly selected '.by the New ZealandInstitute of Horticulture as beingworthy of election as one of its honor-ary members.

A visitor to the United States whois, interested in horticulture will findmuch that he can admire. . At SanFrancisco,the Golden Gate Park is. not-able, with many of our New Zealandplants' growing there. If he shouldliappen to visit Portland, Oregon, atthe time 'of its Rose Carnival, as the■writer did, he will admit that it is acity of roses. Someof its streets haverose-beds taking up part of the spaceusnally allotted as a footpath. Othercities possess 1 fine Botanic Gardens,8tLouis perhaps the finest. In Pitts-burgh, which one associates withsmoke,the writer saw a splendid showof water lilies only equalled' by a col-'lcction in the Botanic Gardensof Suva.New York and Brooklyn also supportvery fineBotanic Gardens,but" the Arn-old Arboretum is something distinct,and it is doubtful if there is anythingquite like it in the world. It owes Usorigin to a bequest left by Mr. JamesA mold, a merchant of New Bedford,Mass., amounting to a little over ahundred thousand dollars. Mr. Arnolddied in 18$), and in 1872 his trusteeshad sigisd an arrangement with thePresident and Fellows of Harvard Uni-versity, whereby the latter received *heendowment and agreed to devote 125acres of land to the purpose of formingan arboretum—a place where trees .irecultivated for scientific or educationalpurposes—to be ."'called ;■ jthjr^ArnoldArboretum, wherein la growwbry treeand shrub able to withstand in theopen ground the climati of'New Eng-land. It may be mentioned h*re that.no trees or shrubs from- the SouthernHemisphere have been able to" standthat test. It has beVn a source of dis-aDpointment to -Mr. Wilson that NewZealand mountainoos plants are no ex-ception to that role. By arrangement"with the City of Boston additional landhas been added to the Arboretum oncondition that it became part of thecity park system.' The contract wasmade for a period of 1000 years, withright of renewal for another term of1000 yearson payment of a yearly rentof one dollar!

Although the visitors to the Arbore-tum are not able to see the many beau-tiful trees and shrubs from the southernpart of the world, yet they may feasttheir eyes on the beauties of the fourseasons from the northern parts.Spring with its flowers and openingleaves* Flowering cherries, forsythias,lilacs, and dogwoods being among thesights of that season. Summerfollowswith many species in, full bloom —Pa-goda tree. Varnish tree, Magnolia, andthe latter species of azalea. Anotherattraction of the summer season is 'heshade affordedby the many trees, ■ alsothe sparklingbrooks which flow throughthe grounds. Autumn glory is supremein the Arboretum landscape with a riotof yellow, gold, orange, and scarlet ribirch, hickory, oak, and sassafras,withthe restful greeM of the Europeanlilacs. Then, also the American maplesmay be seen at their best. Wintercomes with the.bare limbs of the decidu-ous trees and shrub*, some of whichhave beautiful barks, 'C» birches beingprominent. There ar» many winter'jerry plants, also odcawonal winterflowering plants such a* the lily of ihevalley tree and the Andromeda. Snowand frost on many day* add materiallyto the beauty during the dull days ofwinter. .'.'?■■.

The story of the Arboretum dunnst'ne course of the seasons has been w«lland interestingly told by Mr. Wilson.In addition; there art chapters on thecherry blossom festival, which rivalsthose of Japan; "crab apple otroleijee,""lilac time," "oaks and hickories,"'and " the others dealing with nlant lifein that wonderful garden. The bookis enriched with mnny fine illustrationsof scenes in the Arboretum, and also aportrait of Professor C. S. Sargent,"he who made it." ,

AN IRISH POET

"Gold Amid the Grey." Poems by'. Louis Victory, F.R.S.L. Boston,

Mass.: The Four SeasCo.,Ltd,Mr. Victory is a journalist working

for some years now in New Zealand.His occupation is necessarily such asto Vie more prosaic than poetic in itsenvironment; bo was that of Waltertie Ja Mare. He was for long yearein the officeof a London oil company.It is a point for ornithologists tosettle, but does confinement in a cagematerially affect the sweetness of thesong of the linnet? Sometimes thebird, like the poet, realises the futil-ity of (lashing against the bars of thecage of circumstance, and takes longflights in fancy over fragrant meadsand scented coppices, singing as itgoes. The listener, at any rate, ischeered by its song. Mr. Victorymust have had many suchfiightSi.in his time if one reads! hisverse aright. The reader certainly"listens".; to him, it may be withpleasure^'sadness, joy, or ecstacy,,but;iiways';""ff'itb 'interest. Matthew Ar-nold said: ''For.'poetry the idea iseverything;- the rest is a world of illu-sion, of divine illusion. . Poetry, ,'at-t::ehcs its emotion to the idea;, theidea is the fact.^' - This applies to 'Mr.Victory,".going"by- the verse in "GoldAmid the Grey," and his earlier vol-ume, "The Looms of Orchill." Th«

idea fn his ahcient Irish ballads, forinstance, is everything, the fact,brought out in the beautiful poem,"The Prince of Peace,a Gaelic leg-end of Christmas." He has the giftin this, as in other poems, not neces-sarily those relating to myth and leg-end of ancient Ireland, of making hissympathetic readers accompany himinto the regions where his fancy beck-ons him and sharing with him thepleasure of seeing the things he sees,and feeling with him the thing3hefeels.

Mr. Victory is ever in touch withthe earth for all that, like tho poet of■nhom lie 'sings as mounting Pegasus,and, "in the twinkling of an eye, alofthe soars amid tho stellar eheen." Hisstornell.i, four-line poems presentingsomething in Nature and the lessonto be drawn from it, are gems. Thefollowing are two examples:-—

Daisies and men.The daisies, 'neaththe sun, In thousands bask

Each gaily fill a God-appointed place.And so, howe'or obscure the paths we pace.

Each man may go exultant to bla talk.In the Storm.

An oik, unbendlnr. fell before the storm.While Umber poplars, yielding, Knew no barm.Thus storms of life, when they about us blow,To him that's wisely pliant brine least woe.

Mr. Victory apparently knowsenough of the consolations affordedby the Christianreligion not to treat itwith scorn or even with that familiar-ity that inevitably breeds contempt.His verses are those of a kind-heartedand a scholarly man who has sufferedbat is not cast down.

NEW ZEALAND

"A Pleasant Land" (New ZealandPastorals in Prose and Verse), byMrs. P. Carr Rollett (HildaKeane). Wellington: Whitcombeand Tombs,Ltd,

New'Zealand is gradually,but quitedistinctly, building up a national lit-erature. It is- nbt-yet sufficientlybulky for us to be able to regard itas a stubstantial whole 'witn definite-ly decided characteristics, but little,works such as this of Mrs. Eollettshow 'that there are among us somewho can, appreciate this lovely land,its natural beauties, and its wealthof historical material. .As is onlynatural in a country.where contactwith Nature has not yet been elimi-nated in the smoke andbustle of greatcities, nearly all our authors writeof Nature. This is no fault. All toosobni.wij! come the more prosaic workin,'which the stillness of the bush,thecall of the tui, and- the swish ofbreakers on the sand will be heardonly remotely. If there is any pointto. be criticised in this pre-occupationwith Nature it is the surfeit of adjec-tives which'sometimes accompanies anotherwise exquisite prose description.Whether it is a studied endeavour toornament his or her style, so as toallow no vestige of detail to escapethe reader,or whether the writer is sosaturated with the colourful wealthof beauty trhich"lies before'her $M tobe incapable of writing otherwise, isa matter for conjecture. It mightbe as well toremember that not every-one can hope to rival Koats, and pas-sages like the following from "APleasant Land" are. apt to becomewearisome when there axe many ofthem:, :". ,

The trees change their coloursday by day. Sometimes thoselusty leaders are regal purple,then with the morning light thesmooth-skinned steins,are, tintedlike the cherry. "Again, I findthem carmine against the dusk ofthe pines. If I approach them sothat the emerald :wattle tips liebehind, I am fain to acknowledgethem Titian gold, and of a surety,those that are nearest to me *repainted as is the lilac distance. '

How much more effective is a linelike the following! "Glowing like asoldier's coat laughs a scarlet geran-ium, and the pathway 'winds pastit."' ■ ■■ ■ -■.■■■■. Mrs. Kollett 's broeheur- is mosttastefully arranged.' Ther.e: are sometruly beautiful photographs in sepiatint, and an added attraction in thequaintly effectiveverselets which com-plete each sketch, for instance:—

Summer. ;

Buzzing of insects, sWhir.rings of wings,Pods cracking softly;

'

All the world sings.New Zealanders should really feel in-debted to Mrs. Kollett for her-, charm-ing work, which shows a true loveof her countryin its most picturesqueform, and which, coming at such atime of year, should prove a mostacceptable gift to friends at Homeand abroad. "

LITERARY NOTESDr. Henry.Van Dyke,- who recently

visited New Zealand, will tell more ofhis vieit in tljeDecember number of'fScribner's Magazine."

Mr. Herbert Baillie, Public Librar-ian, Wellington, has been asked bythe "Landmark Magazine" to pub-lish in its pagesthe article, "Watchersarid Whalers" that he originally*'roto for the American fleet specialedition of the "Evening Post," pub-lished 11th August last.

The Hon. Glive Bigham's valuablecontribution, "The Chief Ministers ofEngland, 920-1720," impresses generaltruths by means of the particular in-cidents, and tells in lively and inter-esting style of the growth in power,wealth',and liberty of the nation.

Recent discoveries inEgypt have givenan impulse to'books on Egyptology. SirE. A. Wallis, Budge's work, "TheMummy," originally published in 1893,has been rewritten by the author andbrought up to-date for a fresh edition,which the Cambridge University Pressannounces.

From tbe "Putnam Book News":"Why do I Live?" was the title of apoem recently submitted to a literaryeditor. The editor's reply was, "Be-cause you sent it by post instead of com-ing round .with it:"

A curious tribute:to, the interest of"Fifty Thousand Miles' of Sun," byScotland Liddell, the well-known warcorrespondent, was paJd by the composi-tors who set sip thaljonk. They declar-ed it to be the most interesting travel-volume with which they had ever dealt,and said that they were sorry when thework came: to an end. .. Lord Biddcllj in his "More Thingsthat Matter," gives an intimate-pic-ture of Lord *ad Ladj Beading, lit

writes: "One Saturday I called uponthem at tea-time and found themseated together more like two loversthan two middle-agedmarried people.They reminded me of a little etoryAlfred Lyttelton told me about Mr.and Mrs. Gladstone in their extremeold age. Arriving at their home oneevening rather early for dinner, andbeing a relative of the family, he wentto tho drawing-room, which hofound in darkness,except for the fire.On turning up the lights, he saw theold couple seated quietlyon the sofahand in hand."

AT SHORT NOTICE

FICTION FOR CHRISTMASREADING,

"The SecondMate," by E. F. W.Hces (London: Philip Allan and Co.),through Dymock's, Sydney, is a livelystory of love and the sea and the cruiseof the barque Penelope. It has itstender and tragic moments, and hasevidently been written by one whoknows the sea as it is only to boknown in a sailing ship.

"A Man Under Authority," byEthel M. Dell (London: Cassell andCo., Ltd.), is dedicated to Violet Van-brugh. It will be read with, avidityby Ethel M. Dell's myriads of admir-ers, who will be moved, as this cleverwriter intends they shall be moved,by what led up to this closing sen-tence: "As he kissed her, he saw thetears of. a great happiness in hereyes."

"Land of Big Rivers," by A. M.I'hisholm (London: Hodder andStoughton), is' a breezy and healthystory of the great North-West of Ame-rica—and of a brave girl, Peggy. Shewas kissed,much against her will, andthis incident nearly caused bloodshed.Gun-play, rough men, half-breeds,andreal Red Indians figure in this whole-some and well-written romance of pio-jieering life.

"Juve in the Dock1," by MichaelAllain (London: Stanley Paul), is an-other of his fascinating Trench detec-tive novels, coming out in the Fanto-mas series. It is a gripping story, of-ten baffling and abounding in tensemoments. It' closes with a broad hintof more to come with the escape ofFantomas hanging on '. to the car ofa soaring balloon. ■ . '

"Portebello Gold," by Arthur D.Howderr Smith (London: Brentano's,Ltd.), has been already reviewed,in thiscolumn. It is a soundly construct-ed historical novel of buccaneersoperating in the Caribbean seas.There is a treasure hunt, and the read-er is helped to take part in it by-thcnntique maps used as end papers. Mr.*Smith lias "resuscitated some of thecharacter!! in the "Treasure Island"of R. L. Stevenson,and done it so re-markably well that Mr. Lloyd Os-bourne had no objection to him tak-ing this imusuall itcrary course. Andso the rascally.Long John Silver livesagain. This is an ideal novel fora .boy, and1 grown-up readers, too, of-ten li^e to renew travel in the Fancy-land of youth.

"The Sleeper of the MoonlitRanges," by Edison Marshall (Lon-don: Hodder and Stoughton), is theninth work from a writer who knowshow to utilise local' colour—in thiscase Alaska. The dramatic and loveinterest are well sustained through-out, and the reader cannot resist feel-ing the icy-spell of the Arctic cold;that Mr. Marshall describes so well,nor fail to be interested in the curi-ous people,-the'lndians and whites,whom ho depicts. Thoy seem to livein his pages.

"Peter Pettingcr," by W. Eiley(London: Herbert Jenkins), is thestory of a white-hot Labourite and thechange that his views undergo whenho conies into1,contact with some ofthose who preach 'and practice vio-lence.' This is a gripping story of thestruggle between Capital and Labour,and the love element is not in dispro-portion. ■

1'Ashes of Desire," by PamelaWynne (London: Philip Allan andCo., Ltd.), is a'tense love story of theadventuTeSof Flame Peterson in PortSaid; (of all places). The scenes,howeverj are mainly. set in India.Those who read "Ann's an Idiot," bythe same author, will be interested toknow that she turns up again in"Ashes of Desire." '

"The Future," by. Florence MillsYoung (London: Ge»ffrey Bles), is anarresting story of a heart-broken mantrying to find solace in a new life, onthe' South African veldt, arid, inciden-tally, sympathising with ElizabethJeason,wife of a drunken and brutalfarmer. How these twain come to-gether and the tragedy that madethem one, it would not be fair to thereader to anticipate. .

THE BUSH-BORN CHILD

My mother's terrors' wake in me,And at! her fears axe mine!

She. wa* «o jojirtewhere silence lay,Round her small world, like. Borne groat

Which no( man'* measure might define!

There,:'mid the endless range of tretw.Unspaced both land and time,Home, in the vast, & tiny b*y—.

The unknown spoke' in every breezeAnd made each darkling bough itsmime., .■ ■ ■ ■ ■

For in the tree-tops at the dusk,She saw strange caravans,.Which, shadow-shaped, yet seemed to

sw»yBeneath the bales of silk. and muskThat speak time's history, and man's.

There giant horsemen rode, and themThe elephant's huge bulk

Rose, mountainous,where the last. '. >ay . ■ ■

Of light died' out upon the airAnd left earth darkened like a hulk

Then from the pines oame whisperings.Low and mysterious;

Complaints night made, and evendayHeld half-releasod! . . . What suff'-

ing clingsThrough others' pain asleep in us!

Mj mother's terrors wake in me;Arid all her fears-are mine!

rflie; hollow nitfht that arching bendsAbove the earth, dark, though we see

The stars that down upon us shine,Seemedi but to emphasise how small

In its pavilion,How lone where its grey curtain-ends

Folded her round, was she whose callBroke on the boundless and was gone.

Yet.there love built, ita house for her,And- there with hovering wingsLife poised and smiled—who never

lendsSavewith the-umiry-of a spur

Upon each gift of joy he brings.

Now. as beneath her heart she bore—":.Me—her unconscious child.

So in, my heart.'while time ascends,Soundsthe deep spaces' murmuringroar,

Shudderthe .'tremors of the wild.My mother's terrors wake in me,And nil her fears are mine."Ttlwaab," Sjdotj. — ilarj Uilmoi*

Wit and HumourNurse—When you die,don't youwant to

go to Heaven? Bobby—No! I want to goto one of those places the vacation book-lets talk about.

"You say your wife is all the timemaking irritable remarks you can't under-stand?"- "Yes—regular cross-word puzzlesI-can't solve."

Aviator—lt's all off. The propeller i»broken,and we'll fall 6000 feet. BathingBeauty—l hope we don't fall in water. Ican't swim a stroke.

Wife—What'sthe matter, dear ? Youlook worried. Husband—The books at theoffice won't balance. Wife—Can't youbuy some new ones?

Ferdie—ls Miss Ethel in? Maid—No,«ir. ' Ferdie—Very sorryI I will leave thiscandy for her. Maid—Thank you, sir. Shewas just wishing she had some when yourang.

Uncle—My boy, take care of the pen-nies and the dollars will take care ofthemselves. Willie—l do take care of thepennies, but as soon as they get to bedollars,pa takes care of 'em.

"I'm sorry my engagements prevent mefrom attending your charity concert, butI shall be with you in spirit." "Splen-did! And where yould you like yourspirit to sit ? I have tickets at a shillingand five shillings."

/'Little boy, a pen,ny for yourthoughts.

"Huh! You must take me for a cheapskate—l'm studying up a limerick towin a £2000 prize." -Ice cream has been shipped success-fully by parcel post. It soyson it, pro-

bably: "If Not Delivered in Five Days,Never Mind."

Husband: Dear, will you please turnoff the radio?.-'....

Wife: But it isn't on, dear. Now, asI was saying

"Has she kept her youthful figure?""Kept it ? She'sdoubled it!"A Jacksonville negro, upon hearing

another speak of an aviator who drove a'plane 302 miles, an hour, remarked:"Man, dats gittirig dar befo' he start-ed." '

'

"So Brown took a course in first-aid.Is he good at it?" "A little hasty some-times. A man was-nearly drowned yos-terday, and the first thins Brown did wasto throw a glass of water in his face."A fishermanof Nova Scotia who fellout of his boat stepped on a big fishand jumpedback into the boat again.

We are glad to know that this report isreceiving the serious attention of the So-ciety ■ for~the Propagation "of TruthAmongst Anglers/ "

The Maoris ofj New Zealand believethat a chief while fishing pulled up alarge island. But there is nothing in thestory that Columbus,while becalmed inthe Atlantic, baited a hook with a. pieceof chewing giim and immediately landedAmerica.

"Ma! Ma!" bawled Freddie, as theusual morning wash was going on. "Domy ears belong to my face or myneck?"

''Why, what is the matter," she asked."I want it decided now. Every time

you tell Mary to wash my face or myneck,she washes my ears, too."Passenger: Pleaso,conductor,vrill you

help me get off the tram?Conductor:Certainly,, madam.Passenger;: You sec, it's this way. Being

rather stout, I have to get out back-wards—the porters think I'm getting in—so they give me a shove and say:'"Urry up, ma'am." I'm five stationsput where I wont to go now.

"I My, oldman, what's;good for mycomplaint?" asked a sufferer from in-somnia. "I haven't closed my eyes forfive nights."' "Go in for boxing," re-plied his friend. "The first time I triedit my eyeswere closed for a week."

An American had been speaking in asuperior manner to an.Englishman, whowas very bored. , At last the Americansaid, "Of course, you know, the Englishcan never see a joke," "Is that bo,"replied the Englishman. "Then will youplease; explainhow it is that I have seenyou?"

The man who had laid the dust in histhroat a little too generously steadied him-self on his feet and awaited the jipproachof a policeman on his beat.

"Say, constable,"he said,"whero's thecorner 1"

"Why, you're standing on it," repliedthe policeman.^

"Is—that—so?"said the bibulous man."No wonder I couldn't find it."

The mistress was sternly reprimandingher maid for failing- to dust the pianoproperly."What you you sayto this, Cynthia?"she asked,writing her full signature onthe surfaceby wayof demonstration.

Cynthia looked at her mistress admir-ingly.'Ain't education wonderful!" shebreathed quite fervently.

The gardener of a large house one.dayapproached the butler. "Mortimer," heexclaimed,"you'might point this chap,Darwin, out to "me the next time hecomes to dinner." "Darwin, Darwin,"echoed the butler,: looking perplexed."Yes. Darwin. I happened to hear hislordship say the other day that everytime he looks at me'bis mind goesbackto Darwin."

Smith (in a tragic voice)—"And Iseemed to hear str.ange.sounds—a rattleof chains, then a scratching like atrapped and almost spent wild creature;then came, a, gurgling gulping noise—thenall y/as as quiet as the tomb." CheeryFriend—"I know —the people next doorhad been wishing the dog:"

After Jess had been at the boarding-house a few weeks she began' signing !her letters home, "Jessica." Brother 'Tom thought he would give her a littledig about it, so he wrote:—"Dear Jes-sica,Dadica and Momica have gone toVisit aunt Lizzica. Uncle Samicais talk-ing about buying a new machinica,butHe doesn't know whether to get a For-dica or a Chevica. The old cowica hanhad a calfica,and I was going to call itNellica, but I changed it so Jitnica, be-cause it was'a bullica. Your affection-ate brother,Tomica."

The principal speaker of the eveningwas something of a bore. After he hadbeen trying the patience of his hearers >for 20 minutes .tiip. chairman, noticingthat 'a diner on his right was snoringgently, tapped him lightly 'with hisgavel. A second time the diner dozed,and again the hammer brought him backto consciousness. Again'the snoring be-came audible,and the chairman, losingpatience, plied the gavel to more pur- ;pose. "Go on," was the sleepy answer;"hit me again; I can still hear him."

Novelists, playwriters, and moralistsare all much occupied with the questionwhether a wife can pursue an intellectualcareer, and at the same time satisfactor-ily administer her home. "Ah, old fol-low," said a man meeting a friend inthe street, "so you v,-cr& married atlast. Aliow me to congratulate you,for T hear yon have an excellent and ac-complished, wife." "I hare, indeed."was the reply. "Why, she is perfectlyat home in literature, at home in music,at home in art, at hoinj; iti science—inshort, she is at home iiwrywhere except

" , "Except >rhcreT" "Jijpcpt athome" ~

THE SCEPTIC.Meade: I've driven this car five thous-

ant miles and have never spent a centfor repairs.

Reade: I'd like to find a garagethatextends credit like that!

CHRONIC.Street: The elevator in the Sky-high

Building fell fifteen stories to-day.Curb: What happened?Street: The passengerscomplained ol

the slow service!

CATCHING THEM.Professor: I am going to speak on

liars to-day. How many of you haveread the twenty-fifthchapter of the text?(Nearly every student raised his hand.)Professor: Good! You are the verygroup to whom I wish to speak. Thereis no twenty-filth chapter.

NO FOOLING.Husband (loaded with luggage, at rail-

way station): "I wish we'd brought thepiano, dear."

Wife: "Don't try to be funny,George!"

Husband: "But I left the tickets onthe piano!"

AN OUNCEOFPRECAUTION.Reilly: "Step up here, O'Brien, and

let me have a good look at ye."O'Brien: "What's the idea?"Reilly: "I've got some insultin' things

to cay ,to ye, an' I want to be ablelater on, to identify ye positively as theman who shtruck me."

THE HOSPITAL CIRCUIT.A theatrical man who is at St. Luke's

Hospital was visited the other day byone of his friends,who had just return-ed to town.

"How long haveyou been here?" askedthe visitor.

"About a week—but that's nothing,"replied the patient. "I've been in sixhospitals since I've seen you."

"Who's doing your booking?" askedthe visitor.

ONE CHARACTER MISSING.The superintendentof a Sunday school

repeated to the children the text, "Ariseand take the young child and its mother,and flee into Egypt." Then the super-intendent showed a large picture illus-trating this text in bright colours. "Isn'tthis picture fine?" he asked. "Here isthe mother. Here is the child. There'sEgypt in the distance. Isn't it fine?"The children, however, looked disap-pointed, and finally a little boy pipedout: "Teacher,where ia tho flea?"

FUTURE CROWNS.Thenew village Sunday school teacher

was of a rather poetic turn of mind,while her little pupils were very matterof fact young people. She had beentalking on the subject of the world tocome and its rewards and punishments."And what sort of people, doyou think,"she asked, "will wear the largestcrowns?" "Them 'oo 'as the largestheads," replied a youngster brightly.

PROPOSALTURNED DOWN.A prettygirl had an obese suitor, who,

after his up-to-date, matter-of-fact pro-posal had met with a stern negative,went down on his knees and proposed ina more romantic manner.

Even this devoted attitude, however,did not softenthe girl's mood,and onceagain she refusedhim.

"Ah, well, Mary," said the fat one,still on his knees,"if you will not acceptmy offer, you might at least help meup."i

REVIVED.At the station of ,Karagath, beforeAdrianople, the conductor,finding Isaac

without cither ticket or money,grabbedhim by the arm and puthim off the trainwith a well-placed kick. At the nextstation ho found Isaac again and re-peated the expulsion, accentuating theforce oE the gesture. .At the third eta-'tion the conductor was completely as-tounded to find Isaac yet again. Bendinglow, Isaac attempted to jump off quicklyenough to escape at least part of theviolence of the attack.

"How far do you think you're goingto get like this?" asked the conductor.

"As far as Constantinople," repliedIsaac humbly, "if my constitution willonly stand it." *

A WEE RIPPLE.A Scotsmanhad signed the pledge,and the news spread quickly. One ofhis friends said to him: "D'ye mean tae

tell me, Jock, that ye're no' goin' taehave another drink as long as you live?""Ah' that's so.""D'ye mean tae say that if ye were

standin' in a lake filled with whiskyricht up tae yer knees ye wouldn't becaught bendin ?"

"No.""Well, if it was rieht up tae yer chin

—an' it's real Scotch whisky I'm talkin'about—would ye no' sip it?"Here Jock began to waver, the pros-pect was too alluring. Then: "Well, I'mno' sayin' I would,mind ye, but I mightmake a wee ripple wi' my hand."

NO NEED OF HURRY.A young curate rushing for his train

was greatly perturbed to see his bishopwalkingon in front. Knowing he wouldbe delayed if recognised, he tried tohurry past, but all to no purpose.

"There is uo need to hurry," said thebishop. "I am going on that train my-self, so we can travel together."

However, they arrived at the stationjustin time to miss the train.

The bishop, seeing the youngman wasvery annoyed, tried to soothe him, and,pulling out a watch, remarked, "I can-not understand our being late, as I hadgreat faith in my watch.

"Yes, my lord," replied the curate,"but faith alone is not sufficient; youmust also have good works."

There was a great charity bazaar beingheld, at "Wobbleside, and most of theyoung men drifted to a stall where atinykid glove reposed on a satin cush-ion. Attached was a printed notice:"The owner of this glove will, at 7.30this evening, be pleased to kiss any per-gon who buys a sixpenny ticket before-hand." Long before the appointed timetherewas a long row of eager youngmenassembled at the stall. Then, punctualto the moment, fat old George Gilesstep-ped briskly to the front. His face waslarge and very red. "Now, younggents,"he said,"this 'ere glove belongs to me.I bought it this morning. Come on.

I Don't be bashful! One at a time!"

A young man had to take part in some ■

amateur theatricals. His part was quitea minor one, and there was really nota great deal for him to do or say. Afterthe shooting scene the young man hadIto enter from the wings, aud say:"Hark! "Tis the pistol!" Now, duringI'ehearsals a real pistol was never used,and the youth, on receiving the mewalked in and performed his purt quiteefficiently. On the opening night, how-ever, a real pistol was substituted forthe cue, and this apparently took tlieyoung man by surprise, for as the pistolwont ofi"he rushed on nnil gasped: "Yegods! What on csirlli was that?"

Two stockbrokers discovered an officeboy purloining postage stamp?. Onewanted to send for the police, but, theother took a more tolerant view.

"No, Bill," he said, "let us alwaysremember that "we began in-'a smalljr*r ourselvM," ' '

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BACKWARD SEASON GENERALLY

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(By "Practical.")Amatenr, Island, Bay.—(l) The

cause of your tomato plants makingsuch poor growth is, in all probabil-ity, the almost total lack of warmth.The season so far has been very cold,and tomatoes, being semi-tropicalplants, will not thrive unless thoyhave sufficient warmth. In all pro-bability the plants will conio awayas soon as tho weather gets warmer.(2) The usual causo of vegetables,such as beet and carrots, running toseed prematurely—bolting it isknown as—is lack of moisture. Haveyou got them in very light dry soilor sand? Nothing can be done withthem. Better pull them out and re-sow some more. The Shorthorn car-rots are best for late sowing, anda variety of beet which maturesquickly should be chosen. Do notuso any fresh animal manures forroot crops; if the ground requiresmanure, add about 2oz of superphos-phate to the soil when sowing. Saltis a good fertilisr for beet, givenat the rate of loz to a yard of rowwhen the roots start to fill out, andagain at intervals of three weeks.This may be given either in dry orliquid form.

A DISAPPOINTING SEASON.The present season has been most

disappointing from a gardening pointof view, on account of the frequentspells of very cold, blustering wea-ther. The winds have played havocwith\ young growths of all kinds ,and,in exposed positions particularly, theyoung shoots of shrubs of all kindshave been, blackened, while potatoes,tomatoes, and pumpkins have inmany cases been killed altogether.Among flower seedlings the losseshave been very severe, those whichsurvived the cold snaps having beenwithered by the northerlies beforothey had a chance to become estab-lished. Any of the tall-growing per-ennials, such as delphiniums, phlox,michaebnas daisies, etc., which werenot staked, as previously advised,willmost probably have been brokendown. Efforts should be made to getsuch plants staked early before dam-age is done. Chrysanthemums anddahlias are among the tall-growingsubjets which will require attentionin this respect, as when once dam-aged the future plant is sure to bemisshapen. Carnations arc throwingup their flowering stems, and nearlyall varieties produce far too. manybuds, which makes it necessary toresort to disbudding. This should bedone 'before the buds become toolarge; in fact, it is better to rub thesurplus buds out as soon as they arelarge enough, leaving one bud onlyto 'mature. These plants should besupported in some way to prevent theblooms being soiled by lyrng aboutthe ground, in which position they

are very liable to be injured by slugs,snails, and grubs.

The planting out of annuals shouldbo pushed on with whenever the wea-ther is suitable, choosing for prefer-ence dull, damp spells and plantingas far as possible towards evening,so that they may havo the cool nightto help them to get over tho moye.If the young seedlings are plantedthrough a mulch, as advised lastweek, and all well watered in, theywill havo every chance of establish-ing themselves quickly, providedthcro is not a spell of very dry nor-therly wind, immediately after plant-ing.

SPRING FLOWERING BULBS.The lifting of most of the spring

flowering bulbs may be proceededwith, where this is necessary, but,unless the bulbs have become over-crowded, it is not wise to disturbthem too often, provided they are do-ing well. Tulips and hyacinths, how-ever, are better lifted "and replantedeach year, and the lifting of these isbest done before tho foliage has com-pletely died down; when the leaveshayes turned yellow is the best time, iAfter lifting, the bulbs should belaid out in a light airy shed to drybefore being stored away.. The fol-iage of narcissi remaining in theground may be removed as soon asit diei down, but not before. Wherethese springfloweringbulbs are grownin beds by themselves, the groundmay be forked over after removingthe dead foliage and some bonedustor blood and bone manure be scatter-ed over it and raked in, the bed af-terwards being planted with somebedding plants to bloom in the au-tumn,or late summer. An effectivemethod of dealing with bulb beds,which arealways inclined to be some-what of an eyesore after flowering,is to broadcast seed of some hardyannual in the autumn, and the plantsthen flower right through the summer.Iceland poppies, nemesia, antirrhi-nums or some such plants make asplendid sliow and cover to a largeextent the untidyness of the narcissifoliage. . i

Old plants of pansics and violaswhich have finished flowering may becut down now, and the soil loosenedround them. Work in a little bone-dust and keep the plants moist to en-courage new growths from the base.These new growths are the parts tobe used for propagating for next sea-son's plants.

Keep all spent blooms of sweetpeas and roses cut off to prolong theflowering season."Violet beds and borders should bekept weeded and all runners removed asthey appear. As the weather gets drier

and warmer red spider is likely to makeits appearance, and to discourage thispest as far as possible violet plantsshould be frequently watered, whilespraying with lime sulphur will help todestroy the pests if they have becometroublesome.Among the Vegetables.

The main work in the vegetable gar-den will bo to keep the crops growingby frequent cultivation of the soil, thesuppression of weeds and thinning.

Tomatoes have been very slow thisyear on account of the lack of warmweather. This will mean a lato season,but the plants may be expected to comeaway fast from now on. Staking andtying must be attended to as the plantsgrow, and side branches should berubbed out as they appear. To preventdisease, tomatoes should be regulnrlvsprayed with Bordeaux mixture everythree weeks, and if arsenals of lead isnddod to the spray no damage will bedono by caterpillars. As booh as fruitappears the plants may be watered, butthis should bo done sparingly, giving a

) good watering mire » week, as dumpI conditions encourage disease.

Karth up potatoes as the plants grow,and spray these Ui<; same .'is lomalueswithout the arsctmtßof lead.

Remove all spent crops and dig andprepare thr ground fov a fuLurc. crop.All the cahbagc family are groaa feedeif

and can stand plenty of manure. Thesecrops may be planted on ground fromwhich potatoes or peas are refioved,but should not be planted in the sameplot twice in- succession.

Keep onion beds weeded and the sur-face soil loose, and encouragegrowthby applications of soot water.

Successional crops of lettuce, radish,etc., may be sown, preferably in drills,as in warm, dry weather lettuce do nottransplant readily. Rich soil and moistconditions* encourage quick growth,which is essential for salads.

In warm situations vacant ground notrequired for other crops may be utilisedto raise a second crop of ' potatoes.Such late crops rarely produce as heavya yield as the main crops, but come inhandy to supplement the main supply.An early variety should bo chosen,;is

these mature more quickly, but the diffi-culty olten is to obtain seed so late inthe season. Ground from which earlypeas or cabbage have been gathered isvery suitable for such a crop, and ic-quires" no further manuring as a rule.The following artificial manures may beadded,however,and would prove bene-ficial :—loz each of superphosphate,kainit, and bonedust,spread over :hedug surfaceand raked in beforeplant-ing. Any rotted rubbish dug into theground would also be beneficial,as thishelps to hold moisture during- theRummer months when the jrround is dry.Celery and leeks may still be planted.Both these vegetables reauire rich soil,and in the case of celery the plants mustnever be allowed to re/Mfc a diefk enaccount of drought. l'lnnf.-sl in fien-ches with ample rotted stable r.snuiedug in, this is less lively to occur, ?sthe manure holds the moisture. Leeksdo not require to be grow), in Ji -"Up,but may be dropped Juto holes wadewith a dibble and watered in. No it-tempt should be made to fill i:> theholes, as the water will wash sufficientsoil down to cover the roots, and theplants as they grovr will be naturallybleached. When they pet well abovethe soil level they may be earthed rpto get long white stems. This methodhas been proved quite as successful ?.«the more troublesome cae of growingin trenches.

Pumpkins and marrows should lecoming away well now, and the plantsmay be kept growing by frequent water-ing and weekly.doses of liquid manure.As soon as the first fruit appears thetips of the runners should be nipped ofto encourageside growths, upon whichmost of the fruit is borne.

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;An indication of the team to repre-s^Tit Wellington in this season'smatches fofJCtjpd ~piuhke.t Shield",hasbeen given by the local selector (Mr.X.1 H. Tucker.^ in his choice of play-ers for the match with'the Countryrepresentatives. Barely, if ever, hassuch a strong batting side been as-sembled to represent Wellington, andall-round the team has the appearanceo£' being one. of fhe strongest on re-Gbrd. Eight"of the selected playersh'&vo represented New Zealand:—D.(J;;Collins. J£§. Hiddleston, M. Hen-derson, AY. S. Brice, H. M. M'Girr, H.'tattcrsalt, JE.- M'Leod, and C. S.Dempster. Sjiother*(B. J. Kortlang)has represented Victoria, and hasplayed in- representative cricket inmany parts of the world; J. S. Bankswas offered a placo in this season'sNew Zealand team; and F. T. Bad-ciOpk has had experience in England.It; is, indeed, a "hot" side. Trietwelfth man, W. S. Barclay, has re-presented the North Island, so that hemay -be railk©d with the others* Withplayers' of* sufth "Experience, and mostof; them playing np to form, it is cx-cecdrnglydiißciilt to place the coltswho are showing most promise. How-ever, the colts are not being over-looked.).la-ii'd dircvtly an opportunity ispresented the Best of them will havetCchaneeto gain experience. Macken-zie lias just about earned a place intile representative team, and sinceM'Leod will not be available for theTqwn-G'ountry and tho Wellington-Canturbury-iriatehes. Mackenzie may,% wanted to. assist the.-,.representa-'tives. He fills' trio position oft twelfth'man for the XpAyn'team, in place ofBarclay, who takes the vacancy creat-ed1by M'Leod-'s inability to play. Attime of writing-there is a possibilityof another change, and should thateventuate the first of this season'smost promising senior colts will beplaying with the representatives.

! [Since the above was written Mac-kenzie has ..been selected to, replaceDempster, !*ho. wjjll be -in Napier.] , " X

tKe'team to representTown against Country looks to beabout the best available, it is subjectto1 alteration: ior the--Plunket ShieldMatches. Two""of three of thosechosen will need to do well againstth4Country^teajn in order to holdth^ir places. Wellington is. entitledt&'diaw on the country districts in inicking up the Plunket Shield team,aiifljat least one or two of the countrypjijffers must be considered when the■ViUjt^ngton team to meet Canterburyisf^ing selected. Bernau is one whoseems to be back to his best form.'l%k£, too, there are quite a number ofplayers in the town teams who musts£i!l!.be regarded as Plunket ShieldPJtWjtbles; indeed, Beard, on presentfjjljr, is worthy of a place in theregs.-, Imt to include hini would meananother problem. Who, is to bedffopiped? D. Patrick is another play-o|l3Hio, on performances, must becgn'sjdered.XfeisaitisfactoryPractices.>Mbparation for the Plunket Shield

gS'uies has been anything but a satis-fle'tory business, and it is on thismfti&er that the W.C.A. ManagementCommittee should take a more deter-nrirred stand. Players to practice inview- of the Shield matches were an-nounced some timo ago,but so far thepi'iiiUi<i<.'s have been treated veryc<jsfl!il]y. For all that has been done,tlie^players might just■ as' well havebtTn; at their own- club nets; in fact,tfjej!" iniglit have* been" better < offth'ewi. The official uoaub,who is ajsoirCryic party of representative train-(l(vs#*!has had o.thcr, cricket dutiestu^iltend to wlicu the representa-tive-^practices havo been in progress,ariu^'in consequence, his services havefldClloeu available., i.The ManagementOjjittiittce, how%V<it',f appointed au-ofeligjj player to ta^j.:;ch.i»rge .':of-'the'practices, but up tb'-thc time of writ-ing-! these notes ho had put in oniyone'^appearance. The result has beenthatfcj!nobody has been in charge, al-tfWvfgh those who have been keenenptjgh to go to the practices havefo|U*id Umpire Phil-^Bevan always onhaiiS to do the detaiJl',wortii,l-\ Tiis en.-.-"tKfiqiast keeps arcedjftt of att^Janc^s"a^Jtactice, and his register disclosestlj(£*faet that attendances have beenveryl poor. In the iirst place seven-teen players were selected to prac-libe, hnt tlie number was recently in-creased 'to eighteen by, the selectiouoi'^Jiortlang-jjrffcer his return fromSytliicy. Ty&BZlsitag has- been a- veryra^jfilar utl(iliMfit'*at tuts special prai-tifceTlnet, Jia,..,a189*have' Tattersall,Bpjpifs, and ISejjrd; Someof the play-ewWfavcnot yet put in an apcaranee,wJiiTe others have gone along occa-,siifrially. For the first six practices 1tlKLiittcndances were: 9, 4,3, 6, 5, andf.'.t'i.'l'he whole business is far fromsatisfactory, and^it is about timo thatstepj* were taken-to effect an improve-ment. Wellington'has the material toTdgaljii possession of the. PlunkefcShield,but in order to make thea<j{jsvement it is surely necessarythai!' some special effort should bemidi. The representative practices,aisTiey have been going,.are of butlittle value. !For one thing there hasbejjn* no fiejjjdag- practice. This maypiffye costifi'tO' Wellington. A fewadafSons agoKortlang was placed inchange of the representative practiceswiitj', satisfactory rflsull.a. Why notJe-liN''lm take charge again1? Thowri^eT na3 noticed a statemeiif,i» n:i-other paper to tho cil'cct that Kort-laftjij" is of no nsn to nny club. Intits,-writer's opinion Kortlaug hasbjssjtt: a very valuable servant—and ax<sqp.baTy one at that—to the gamei^'ilie many places- in, which ho hassh«wn his keen interest in it. He hassfcived Wellington well, but what hoh&sT-done hero has amounted to onlya; '■ 'sjiuall portion of his service elso-ifhi'ere.Seilior Competition."■^iinn generally in the senior

mitehes laot Satvdajr wm rather sur-wtUins, tJiei 1* befaig few enej..»f

softened by rain, and during the af-ternoon they went through a dryingprocess, that at Huti being assistedby the use of bags. In the main,conditions were better for tho bats-men than for the bowlers, but teamswhich occupied the crease were mostlyunable to make use of the advantagesoffering. Thorndon, however, rose totha occasion, and gave easily theirbest performance of the season. Theywere not particularly brisk in put-ting on runs, but by steady progressthey ran up a tidy score of 330, towhich Phillips contributed 119. Y.M.-C.A. did next best with a score of235 against Petone. Institute madea poor showing against University,but the latter, when they occupiedthe crease, were poorer etiil. Kilbir-nie did nothing of account againstWellington, while Midland gave a mod-erate performance against Hutt.

Eighty senior players batted lastSaturday, but only four made scoresof over 50. Phillips (Thorndon) waseasily top with 119 not out. Hecarried his bat right through the in-nings. Hiddleston (Wellington) wasgoing very well when stumps weredrawn; as also were Tattersall andM'Leod (Hutt). Westbrook playedanother good innings for V.M.C.A.,and Foley made an acceptable con-tribution to Institute's score.

Some bowlers did well, though forthe greater part of the afternoon thewet wickets did not help them. Thosewho gained the best figures were:—Badcock (Wellington), Massey (Insti-tute), M'Girrs (Hutt), A. M. Wilson('Varsity), B. Marris (Petone), Hol-lings ('Varsity), Mackay ('Varsity),Lusk, (Old Boys), Finlayson (Petone),Craig (Wellington), and Armstrong(Kilbirnie).

After making such a good showat the crease Thorndon had a taste ofbad luck when they took the field.At the outset of Old Boys' innings,Collins was bowled as well as caughtby the wicket-keeper (Kortlaug) offthe one ball. The batsman played onand the ball then landed in the'keeper's hands. There was an ap-peal, but the umpire did not seem toknow what had happened, and hisdoubt enabled the batsman to carryon.

Phillips last Saturday made histhird century in senior cricket. ■ Histwo previous three-figurescores were:.104 (for Thorndon against Old Boysin 1921-22) and 110 (for Thorndonagainst Institute in 1922-23). He hashad a hand in four century partner-ships in club games,and one centurypartnership in represenative cricket(Phillips and Hiddleaton put on 112runs for the first wicketMn the matchYith Auckland in 1920-21).

Players wh6 were making theirfirst appearance in this season's sen-ior games last Saturday included E.Christopherson (formerly of Thorn-don and now playing for Kilbirnie),B. J. Kortlang (formerly of Welling-ton and now with Thorndon), andWarne (Thorndon).Plunket Shield Dates.

The acceptance by the WellingtonCricket Association this week of datossuggested by the ■ Auckland CricketAssociation for the Auckland-Welling-ton match has completed the pro-gramme for the Plunket Shield con-test this season. The Shield fixturesare as follow:—

25th, '26th, and 28th December.—Otago v. Canterbury,at Christchurch.

Ist, 2nd, and 4th January.—Wel-lington v. Canterbury, at Wellington.

Ist, 2nd, and 4th January.—Aucl;land v. Otago, at Auckland.

Bth, 9th, and 11th January.—Can-terbury v. Auckland, at Auckland.

22nd, 23rd, and 25th January.—Otago v. Wellington,at Dunedin.

19th, 20th, and 22nd February.—Auckland v. Wellington, at Welling-ton.Junior Trial.

With a view to selecting the Wel-lington junior team to meet the Can-terbury juniors, in a match for theBrabin Shield at Christchurch on Istand ,2nd January, a trial match is tobe played at Kelburn Park on BoxingDay, commencing at 10.30 a.m. Theteams for the trial are whollymade up of players eligible for thetrip to Christchurch. However, thereare quite enough eligible players to'meet the needs of the selectors. Thetrial teams have been chosen as fol-low: —

A team: Owen,Noot, and Pinkerton(Institute), J. Smith (V.M.C.A.), Tripe(Wellington), Mouat (Stop Out),Spencb (Midland), Gumming (Thorii-don), Haiil and Arndt ('Varsity),Barber (Midland).

B team: Leggatt and Pringle (In-stitute), M'William and Swain(V.M.C.A.), Warnes (Hutt).Kane andMartin (Hataitai), Giorgi and Hughes

Taylor (Stop Out), Bra-bin (Hataitai).

Players unable to take part in thematch nrc requested to notify Mr. L.J. Brabin without delay.-Notes.

From the list of senior battingaver-agespublishedlast week the perform-ance of E, A. Westbrook (V.M.C.A.)was omitted. Tho figures for this

are (last Saturday's score notincluded): -Nuniber of innings, 5;timos not out, 1; highest score, 8S;total runs, 201; average,50.25.

The Wellington College first elevenis to play its annual match with theWanganui Collegiate School at Wa-nganui on Monday and Tuesday nest.The local boys have had two goodpractice matches this week—one withthe masters of the collego and theother with a team selected by Mr. C.G. Wilson. Their form generallyhasbeen good, but in some respects theirperformance has left room for im-provement. Some of the boya havoshown weakness in the field, and someof those who have been tried as bowl-ers have been slpw to find a goodlength. One bowler, it was noticed,made a run of. over twenty,yards be-fore delivering the ball. The resultof his efforts would, no doubt, be asgood, perhaps better, if he cut downthe distance by half. Two brothers,W. and D. Dustiny are young playersof much promise. W. Dustin battedvery attractively against Mr. Wil-son's team, and D. Dustin showed upas a left-hand bowler. Both are all-rounders,and they should develop intofirst-class cricketers.

At tho conclusion of the Hawkef!ni> match, Nelson v. Marlhofough, atNelson, a presentation was inacln *vA. Biggar, who niadu Ihe highest scorefor Nelson (113 thus). Mr. W. Max,in handingMr.Biggar a bat subscrib-ed to by means of tho Nelson toa>;i,congratulated him on his fine perform-ance. Rousing cheers were given forBiggar by the Nelson College boys,who had assembled in great force, an-1further theers by, both teams and thespectators. Mr. Eobsou, manager ifthe Marlborough team, and Mi. Neiilo,captain of the Nelson team, also paida tribute to Biggar's performance.Mr.'Eobson congratulated the Nelsonteam on their splendid victory. Mr.Neftle re*pondjng, Nriwu. won thomatch b^ »n inaingf and 20t? rtjnj.

Summer Sport

ATHLETICSBy "Sprinter.l

SCHOLZ AND HAHN

BOTH RECORD-BREAKERS

TOUR SHOULD DO MUCH GOOD,

By the visit of Jackson ScholzandLloyd Hahn this country will haveanother splendid opportunity of de-termining the rank which its runnersmay claim in the world of amateurathletics. It will also have the priv-ilege of becoming better acquaintedwith the methods by which athleticstrength and skill can be developedupon the best lines. Jackson Scholz,the greatest furlong sprinter in theworld to-day, knows the sport fromA to Z, and he has the ability to passon what he knows in a manner im-pressive to those whom he addresses.There is no doubt that he will accedeto tho wishes of the controlling au-thorities here to give lcctur.es duringhis tour through New Zealand, andfrom these alone much good shouldbe derived, more particularly if ar-rangements can be made for the pro-mising athletes of tho schools to beaddressed by the world's champion.Unfortunately the greater part of thetour will take place during the schoolholidays,but there should be no greatdifficulty in gathering together thoseboys who are keen to learn, in placeswhere the Americans are to appearwhile schools (secondary and prim-ary) are closed for the vacation. Ath-letes generally are. likely to haveopportunities of obtaining practicalhints from the visitors, probably onlines similar to those which provedadvantageous during the visit ofGeorge Krogness, Morris Kirksey, andJack Merchant a few years ago.Tho appearance of Scholz andHahn on the track arc bound tocreate unprecedented interest, especi-ially \vheu the visitors are opposedby the best of Now Zealand runners.The following records of tho twoAmericans are quite enough to indi-cate what the test for New Zealand'srunners will be:—

Jackson V. Schqlz won the 200 me-tres race at the last Olympic Gamesin time which equalled the OlympicGamesrecord. He filled second placein' the 100 metres race at the Olym-pic Games. In- winning the Ameri-can 220 yards championship this yearhe equalled the world's record 20 4-5see. He was second-in the 100 yardsAmerican championship, the timefor the race being 9 4-ssec. In the200 metres and 100 metres cham-pionships at the Tailteann Gameslastyear he was .first: andisecond respec-tively. Records held by Scholz are:American 200 metres, 20 9-10sec;American Olympic Trials, 220 yards,20 9-10sec; University pf

t Missouri,100 yards, 9 3-ssec; University ofMissouri, 220 yards, 21 l-ssec; Mis-souri Valley, .100 yards, 9 4-ssec;Mis-souri Valley, 220 yards, 2l 2-ssec. Asindicated, he has also' equalled theworld's best time for 220 yards andthe Olympic Gamesbest time for 200metres.

Lloyd Hahn won the American jun-ior mile champion in 1923, his timefor the event being 4miu 23sec. Inthe same year he filled third placein the American championship (4min18sec). He represented America atthe Olympic Games last year, finish-ing sixth in the 1500 metres race. Hewas also a member of the Americanteam which defeated Great Britain inthe four-mile relay last year in 17mm 46 l-ssec. During tho presentyear he has had a long run of sue-eesses, and on two occasions he brokeworld's records held byPaavo Nurrni.In the American mile championshiplie was a good second to Bay Bukcr.Among his wins'aro the following:—One nii.l6 (indoor) at tho New YorkA.C. Games, 'Imm 13 2-sscec; threc-quiirtci-ftiilo (indoor) at ManhattanCollege Games,3min 3 2-ssec (creat-ing a, new world's record); 1500 me-tres (indoor) at Georgetown Univer-sity, iimin 55 4-ssec (creating a nowrecord); 1000 yards (indoor) at theNational A.A.U. Meet, 2miu 13 4-5sec; one mile (indoor) at Chicago,4min 15 3-osec;one mile at AmericanLegion Meet, 4min 16 9-10see. Ineight other mile races he registeredtimes ranging from 4min 12 2-ssecto 4min 19 4-ssec.Interest in Walking.

If road-walking becomes firmly es-tablished in Wellington again muchcredit will be due to (he AthleticFootball Sports' Club. The club is atpresent doing its utmost to popularisethis branch of sport, in which muchinterest was taken in the old days.These laces used to attract a. largenumber of competitors, not a few ofwhom wore postmen. Judging fromthe enthusiasm displayed over Satur-day's big walking contest from theLower Hutt Post Office to the TownHall, Wellington, it seems that thesport mighthave a large following inthe near future. There were seven-teen starters, only two of whom fail-ed to complete the distance. F. Dal-zell, of Dannevirke, registered-a veryfine performance, and won tho bestpart of the prizes. He is only seven-teen years of age. The writer hasbeen informed that some people inDannevirke considered Dalzell's stylequestionable, but on Saturday therewas nothing to suggest that Dalzellwalked unfairly. The judges express-ed the opinion that he was the fairestwalker seen in Wellington for a num-ber of years. V. Silver, the cham-pion distance runner, caused a big sur-prise when he breasted tlio tapo, third.HiIvor hart a handicap of nine niin-| utoH,iiiid lir; walked remarkably wull,

■ lininhin"1 up very fresh. K. ('(. M'-JntoHli lost ground at the start, butnevertheless he registered fastesttime. M'In tosh put up a similar per-formance in the Athletic Club's firstwalk from Athletic Park to the Pe-tone Oval, but on that occasion, hewas also the first man to finish.

YACHTING■r 'Mainsail.'

DECISION WANTED

IN REGARD TO PEGGY

SETTLEMENT PROBABLE TO-DAY.

As the result of a motion passed bythe committee of the K.P.N.Y.C. onMonday evening, further trials duringthe week have been held up, pendinga final decision in regard to the eligi-bility or otherwise of Peggy. It ishojsgd that a satisfactory conclusionwill xc arrived at this afternoon ata meeting of the general eommitteo ofthe club, and that the fourth trial willbe decided after the discussion. Whileon the subject of what has been called"the Peggy controversy," "Main-sail" would like to remove an impres-sion which has caused the selectorssome annoyance, and has been themeans of directing unfair criticism atthem. They have been blamed in somequarters for excluding Peggy from thetrials, but in reality they are merelyacting under instructions from theclub, and must count the little boatcut until she shifts her mast forward.It is unfair to blame the selectorsat all for Peggy's exclusion.Third Local Trial.

In the light westerly of Monday lastthe third trial was a foregone conclu-sion for Peggy, the unofficial starter,which is ideally suited by such condi-tions. It was, therefore, surprising tosee the performance put up by Welles-ley, and it wasnot until the two boatshad cleared Jerningharo buoy the sec-ond time for tho close haul to thefinishing line that Peggy began togive evidence of herpartiality for the"light stuff," and drew ahead to winby^ a margin of just over two minutes.

'All threo boats went away togetherat the start with spinnakers spreadfor therun to Jerningham buoy. Wei-leslcy took tho lead and beat Peggyround by.over half aminute, All Blackbeing close up third. Beating up totho Bakanoa oft' Kaiwarra, Peggysimply walked away from All Black,pud before long caught Wellesley aridpassed her on the starboard tack. AllBlack was making a poor showing,probably as the result of having afairly heavy crew aboard. No otherreason could be assigned for her"dead" sailing, since when shecaught a breeze coming up to the fin-ishing line, she was moving verysmartly. Peggy increased her leadand rounded the northern mark firstby about a minute from Wellesley,which, however, made up some groundat the commencement of the run downto Jerningham again. All Black was2min 45see behind Wellesley at thisstage, but was unable to close up onthe leaders. Peggy led Wellesleyright down to Jerningham, but thelatter boat, by carrying her spinnakerhalf a minute longer, was first toround by 9sec. All Black had fallenback, and was 3min 39sec behind inrounding Jerningham, making it im-possible for her to catch the leaders.Peggy went away on the close haul tobeat Wellesley home by 2min, withAll Black 3min 20sec behind the sec-ond boat. Wellesley, however, wasawarded first place in. view ofPeggy's sneligibility, and thus scoredher second win out of three starts.Peggy Deemed Eligible.

A letter from Wellington on behalfof the owner of Peggy was receivedby the Auckland Association bn Tues-day evening, setting out the facts ofher case more clearly and asking foran opinion as to whether her mastshould be shifted. It was decidedthat as Peggy was one of the boatsbuilt to tho first plans and later cer-tified as correct (before the presentplans were built to) that Peggy wasthen iind still is, eligible to competefor the Sanders Cup. This decisionshould help to clear the air so far nsPeggy is concorned, says "Speed-well. 5'SecondAuckland Trial.

In a hard west-south-west wind, thenew boat Avalon won the secondjAuckland Cup trial on Saturday last.The other starters were Queen March,Ko^na, Joan, and Duleie. Oil the rundown to the Masstion light beaconBoua tore along at a great pace, butwhen in the lead suddenly shot upinto the wind with a broken rudder.At the time of the mishap she,had alead of about one and a half minutes,and would have been very hard tobeat. Avalon, which had hithertobeen in fourth position, graduallyoverhauled the leaders with herheavyweight crew, catching the fore-most Doat, Queen March, at OrakeiWharf. From this point Avalon keptthe lead, and in the freshening windcrossed the line first by a margin oflmin lOsec from Queen March. Joanand Duleie were next in that order.Tho third trial is being hold this after-noon.Selecting the Crew.

Tho local Cup Selection Committeehas the power of changing skippersand crews around in the various boutsso that seamanship as well as thosailing qualities of the craft may boascertained. This was decided uponby the B.P.N.Y.C. on Monday even-ing, and is a move which Will be ap-preciated by yachtsmen who wish forWellington's success in the cup con-test.The Tasman Cup.

Is it not time that something morewas heard of the proposal to race six-metre boats for the Tasman Clip, gen-erously donated by Sir Joseph Ward?Auckland lias a couple oi! 'boats of thotype, and Wclliiißloli lias Mr. J. X L.Cull's Mnli.i, tho nearest approachhere to the class,so that it should notbe difficult to arrange a match. Ifsufficient support were forthcoming,there is no reason why the race be-tween the varioußprovincial six-metreboats should not become as importantan item in the racing programme ofthe Dominion as tho Sanders Cup.Certainly the craft are ideal for exhil-arating racing, and they are staunchenough to stand up to very heavyweather.

LAWN TENNIS■V 'HUKA.'

HANDICAPS FINISHED

D. FRANCE AND SMYTH BEATEN

EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT ATDUNEDIN,

COMING EVENTS.New Zealand Championships, at Chrittchurcb-

December 20, 28, 2», 30, 31.North Otago Championships, ut Oamaru—

December 25, 2U. 28, 2D.Marlboruugh Championships, at Blenheim-

December 25, 20, 28, 29.Kotorua Championships, at Kotoru*—December

25, 20, 23.Auckland HandicapTournament, at Auckland-

December 20, 28.South Wairarapa Championships, at Martra-

borough—December 20, 28, 20.Hawera Championships, at Ilawera—December

20 to 29Wanganui Championships, at Wanganui—

January3, 2, 4.South Canterbury Championship!, at.Tlmaru—

January 1, 2, 4.Canterbury Open Tournament, at Christchurch

—January 1, 2, 4.Pahiatua Championships, at Pahiatua—Janu-

ary 1, 2, 4.Taranaki Championships, at New Plymouth-

January 5 to 8.Palmerston North Championships, at Palmer-

oton North—January 9, 11, 12, 13.Rotorua Junior Tournament, at Kotorua—

January 34, 15.Waipukurau Championships, at Waipukurau—January 14, 15, Mi.

Otago Open Tournament, at Dunedin—January15, 10, 18, 19.

Wairarapa Championships, at Maßtertou—January S3, 22, 23, 25.

Wellington Championships, at Wellington-January 21, 22, 23, 25.

Hastings Championships, at Hastings—Janu-ary 23, 20, 20.

Auckland Championships, at Auckland—Janu-ary 27 to 30.

Hawkes Bay Championships, at Napier—Jauuary 27 to February 2.

Waipawa Championships, at Walpawa—Febru-ary 2, 3, 4. 0, add 7.

Te Awaroa Championships, at Te AwaroaEast Coast—Easter.

HawkC3Bay Club'sOpen Championship, atNapier—Easter. v

Tennis players generally had hardluck last Saturday owing to rain spoil-ing the afternoon's play to a verygreat extent. Those who are compet-ing at tournaments during the holidayswere eager for extra practice, andsome spoke very loudly about thegeneral dampness which had upsettheir calculations, but the practicalenthusiasts, without saying much, se-cured brooms and sacks and set towork on the hard courts, with the con-sequent result that they were play-ing, and playing hard, for the rest ofthe afternoon, while the stay-at-homegrumblers frittered away the after-noon at some indoor game. Matchesthat were to have been played atBrougham Hill courts to decide themen's handicap singles "wj&rei declaredoff, but have been decided during the'week. On Monday evening the semi-finals were played, and Donovan (rec.12) defeated Ferkins (rec. 4), 50-33.The latter, in the early stages, waswithin four points of his opponent,but Donovan was the more aggressiveof the two, and his drives to Ferkins'sbackhand had the latter in trouble.Donovan's groundshots carried plentyof pace, and at one stage he led bynineteen points. The other semi-finalwas between Dobie and Ellis; bothwere on the receive 12 mark. Dobit*;:howed good form, and sprang a sur-prise by beating Ellis 50-35. Aftt*rfifteen minutes' spell, Donovan andDobie played the final. Both were oilthe receive 12 mark, Jind a very evenmatch resulted, the players winningstroke for stroke. At^4B-all Dobiejustmissed scoring with a fine passingshot, and Donovan scored the nextpoint to win the match 50-48. Bothplayers showed good form, and in thenext handicap both should be on thescratch mark, and Ferkins with them.Donovan has done exceedingly well inthe club handicap, winning threeevents—the men's niugles, the men'sdoubles with T. Williams, and the mix-ed doublos with Miss F. North. Ho isa good handicap player, and should beable to do better in championship ten-nis when he makes up his mind to gofor Winners with his overhead shots.He can put in a fairly severe Bervicewhen he likes, and there is no ex-cuse for him just patting the over-head allots, as anyone who can sendacross fast, accurate services canBmash hard also. Donovan is .just amonth or so too old to compete in thejunior New Zealand championshipsingles for players under 18 years ofage, but is competing in the seniorevents, and has Ferkins as a doublespartner. These young players will dowell, but are hardly likely to reach thefinal. The experience, however, willbe worth the trip.Ladder Games.

Eussell Young and Noel Wilson play-ed a challenge match for second placeon the ladder during last week-end.Both players were hitting freely, toofreely in fact, in the first set, andwero trying for winning shots muchtoo soon. Errors on both sides mount-ed up in consequence, and when 0-allwas called it was anybody's set. Wil-son was the more accurate at thatstage, and just won out at 7-5. Thesecond set was Young's all the way,and he rompedhome 6-0. Wilson wasall astray, and most of his shots werebadly directed—there was plenty ofpace, but his control was at fault.Young looked an easy winner, but thethird set saw Wilson at Mb best, andhe played all over his opponent whenpoints for games were most needed.Wilson won the last set 6-1, and thematch on tho whole wns disappoint-ing. The in-and-out yilay was possiblycruised by . the players being over-eager to win tiipir shots before tht\otlusr fellow tried to win his. Boththese players could bo improvedquite25 por cent, by good coaching in theirsingles play. Wilson will be a compe-titor at the New Zealand meeting, andhas for a partner 3. C. Peacock. Tht)latter will see that his partner playathe correct doubles game. Youngwould have done well to have compet-ed at the national meeting also, butis going to Mju'tiriborough for thoSouth Wairiu'apa championships m-trtead. Dr. Park and Miss Travel1*havebeen showing good form in mixeddoubles of late, and it is a pity that

I they Hre not competing in the New, Zealand mixed doubles ehamplensJilp

at Christchurch, as they would takesome beating. Miss Travers can stilldrive with great pace, and as Park isremarkably good overhead, they makea very aggressive pair in doubles. MissTravers has Haego (Victoria) as herpartner in the New Zealand mixeddoubles. Haege is a good doublesplayer, but nothing is known abouthis mixed doubles play.

E. B. W. Smyth, who, by the way,is back in Wellington from the OtagoUniversity, was beaten by Guy whenthe Moana and University Clubs metrecently. According to "Smash," intho "Otago Daily Times," Guy wasplaying with great accuracy, and find-ing* the corners of the court verynicely, thus keeping Smyth well onthe move. Smyth began strongly, andtook the first three games,but afterthat ho appeared to lose control andwith it his usual accuracy, enablingGuy to take the lead at 6-5. Guy'sadmirable placing seemed to worrySmyth, and the Moana pl*)yer forgedsteadily ahead, eventually winninga hard fought match, 9-6. Smyth wasnot playing up to his usual singlesform, but the display he gave in thedoubles showed that ho was notgreatly out of practice, and Guytherefore deserves full credit for ameritorious victory." The match wastoo short to be a real test, and thewriter is of the opinion that had thematch been the best of five or eventhree sets that tho University playerwould have come out on top. Never-theless, Guy is to be commended forgiving Smyth a run even in such ashort match. Another 'surprise wassprung in the same interclub matchwhen Mrs. Galebeat Miss Ballantyne,0-3. The latter player was out-driven,and her overhead work was wild.Mrs. Gale, who is reputed to be aremarkably steady player, has shownconsiderably improved form of late,and her driving is very accurate.

Ivan Seay beat Don France in aladder match last week by 2 sets to1 Seay was in good form, and, ac-cording to the Christehureh "Star,has a great match winning drive.Seay's steadiness won him the match,but when the suitable ball came he

drove hard. He volleyed well—they

both did, for that matter—but withboth tho smashing was not of the

best. The rallies in the second set,the ball being repeatedly half-volley-

ed, were really wonderful; Iraneelost his first four gamef partlythrough playing with an unaccustom-ed heavy racquet. If he had gotdown to it in the first set, the re-sult may have been quite different.The second set saw France playing aperfect game, and in the last set uptill the score was called 5-2 in hisfavour. Then he slackened—perhapsunconsciously, and before he couldprevent it he lost the deciding set,7-5. Seay played a great game."

W. Goss, Canterbury's well-knowninterprovineial player, passed throughWellington during the week, andfrqm him it was gleaned that Francehas been troubled for a time withaTstrainedi'iriuscle in one of his legs,and is inclined to take a spell whenwell in the lead, but once a playerslackens in his efforts it is generallyfatal, as hjs opponent then gets achance and has the match won beforetho other player can get going again.It will be very interesting to see

how all the young players toho haveentered for the New Zealand cham-pionship singles Shape this year. E.D. Andrews is an absentee,which isto be regretted, especially in view tifthe fact that a New Zealand teamwill be visiting New South Walesearly in the year. J. H. W. Sheppard(Canterbury) is fit and well again;he was laid aside with a strained.knee,and has ail even chance of be-ing in the team against Auckland. B.Loughnan, by defeating Wilding, 3-6,6-3, 6-0, is now in fifth place on theladder in Christehureh. Haege, theVictorian player, will be playing withParker (Wellington), and they shouldmake a good pair. Miss Travers, whowon tho New Zealand singles in 1910,and the doubles in 1910, 1911, and1912, is playing with Miss Tracy, andthey should give all-comers a very hottime.

A challenge match for the firstplace on the ladder was played be-tween Leu France and Noel Wilsonlast Tuesday, a tricky wind hamper-ing the players somewhat. Francoplayed all over Wilson in tho first setand won it 6-1. Wilson was hittinghard, but was lacking in control, andwas inclined td go for winners tooaoon. The second Bet saw both play-ers fighting hard. Wilson led 3-1,only to see France even at 4-all, andto again lead 54. In the tenth gameFrance was 40-30, only wanting apoint for a win, 6-4. Wilson, how-ever, evened and, going on, took theset, 8-6. In the third set 3-all wascalled, but France, with a good spurt,took the next two games,and led .5-3.Wilson attacked strongly, evened thescore, and, taking complete command,captured the next two gamesfor set7-5, and match. It was a splendideffort by the younger man, who-,isnow top player on the ladder for thefirst time. France played well, butwhen looking a likely winner failedto respond to Wilson's desperate at-tack in the last four games.

Dunedin Tournament.

The Exhibition championship andhiindicup tournament, which is to beheld iv Dunedin from 15th to 19thJanuary, is attracting attentionamongst Otago players who are nowresident in other parts of the Domin-ion, and already there is some talkabout ex-champions being rather in-clined to invade tho Edinburgh of theSouth and have a go at the youngergeneration in January. The Otagoofficials could with advantage fosterthe idea, and it would not take muchinducement to convince some of theex-champions to "give it a go." IfE. Salmo'nd and C. G-. White, whohold the Otago championship doublesfrom 1901 to 1904, attended, eoiho oftho Dunedin doubles pairs would geta shock. Sfilmondand White can atillhold their own in first-class company,as they play the correct formationwhen really trying. Then R. S. andS. N. Brown might be induced to alsocome out. The Browns held the Otagodoubles championship from 1905 to1908. In fact, this Exhibition tour-nament could easily be made the op-portunity for a great reunion of oldOtago players, and if taken up withthe proper spirit would be the mak-ing of the meeting.

SWIMMINGBy 'Header '

THE INSTITUTE CLUB

FIRST tO GET GOING

AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS INTHE CENTRE,

The weather, although not of thestandard required to make swimmingthoroughly enjoyable, is beginning toassume a warmer aspect, whichshould mean an active commencementof the season's doings. There ap-pears to be a general laxity prevail-ing among many of the clubs, whoshould, by this time, be well forwardwith their weekly races, and thusfollow the lead of the Institute Club,who have shown a commendablepromptitude in this respect. Thisclub appears determined to have asuccessful season, and compared toformer years will be considerably inthe limelight. As a result of theirearly start with races, new membersare coming forward in good numbers,especially among the juniors, andevents for these swimmers shoulddraw much bigger entries at inter-club carnivals than has been the casefor some seasons past, which mayeven mean tho unearthing of a juniorswimmer competent enough to takehis place in a championship field.The Institute ladies have also held avery successful annual meeting, andindications point to an increased ac-tivity—more than has usually exist-ed. As a result of the apparent lackof interest in the Olympia Club, itwas Hecided at a recent meeting ofthe Lyall Bay Life-saving Club torevert back to competive swimming,and in future tho name of this clubwill' appear on carnival programmesas was the case a few years ago.Centre Finance.

The finances of the centre are in aprecarious condition, and on presentappearances the sending of a represen-tative team to Napier is beyond thepale. Of course, the talent may notbe offering to form a team goodenough to win many events, but W.Cameron, at least, is class enough towin the intermediate races, and evenif he iS the only swimmer worthy tohold his own, he should be sent. Theofficials of the centre are not with-out hope, however,,as included in theliabilities appearing on the .last bal-ance-sheet was an item "trophy ord- ,ers outstanding, £25 10s 6d,'*whichit is hoped , they may not be calledupon to meet.' These orders are fortrophies won duringlast season, whichwere not issued to the various win-ners owing to a misunderstanding asto whose duty it was to issue them.It is proposed by the centre that allthose swimmers who are due,to re-ceive the3e orders be asked to re-don-ate them back, and it is pleasing torecord that many have already doneso. After all, .the winning of anevent is the chief honour, the accom-panying trophy being only a secon-dary consideration, and it is wellknown that local swimmers recognisethis, proof of which is supplied ■" bythe numerous re-lonations that havebeen made in past seasons. The cen-tre therefore wilj appreciate the sameSpirit being again shown, and hopesthat if no claim is made for any ofthese trophy orders by the end of theyear, it can be taken as an indicationthat the amount represented is a dona-tion towards the centre's finances.Shield for School Children.

Mr. A. M. Davics has donated tothe centre a very fine shield-'for com-petition amongst school children, withthe object of encouraging distanceswimming. Tho conditions as submit-ed by the* donor, provided for theswimming of a distance of at least1000yds, open to all children who car-ed to compete, the first three of anyone particular school to finish beingthe'winners. Medals for individualplace-getters would also bo provided,and the event must be competed forin 'open water. The members of thecentre wero keenly appreciative ofDavies's generousoffer, but unfortun-ately wero unable to accept it underthe conditions laid down. It will beremembered that at'last conference fcremit was carried reducing the dis-tance of school children's certificatesfrota one mile to 880yds, as it wasconsidered that the longer distancewas likely to have an injurious effecton the very young swimmer. Natur-ally the local officials must obey thenew ruling, and, to be consistent,could not accept a trophy which stipu-lated any distance over 880yds, nei-ther were they favourable to the con-ditions in regard to the first three tofinish, as they were of the opinion thiswould make the event a race" whichcould not be allowed over such a dis-tance. However, the donor is equallyagreed that there should be no sem-blance of a rUce,rather does he wantto see as many as possible swim a dis-tance irrespective of time, and he haswillingly fallen iv with the proposalsas suggested by the centre. Theyare; briefly, that each school may en-ter as aiany children as they wish,who wi)l only be required to swim880yds—no time to be taken. Thistest will be carried out by each schoolindependent of the other, aud theschool which has the biggest propor-tion of swimmers to cover the dis-tance, aggregated on the attendanceroll number, will be the winners.Thus a school with sixty pupils, ofwhom six can swim half a mile, willbeat another of: 750 pupils :in<l sixty-five swimming tho distance. The Wlydrawback is tho holding of those,test'sin open water. Country schools willbe at a disadvantage; however, thisdifficulty may be overcome. It is tobe hoped tlie shield will result in asuccess befitting the generosity of thedonor.

THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.18

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Turf Notes(BY "VEDETTE.")

RACINGFIXTURES.December 17 and l»-Dar*avlHeB.C.Sum-December 19—Bank3 Peninsula B.C. Summer.December 26—Waipukurau J.C. Summer.December 28 and 28—Dunedin J.C. Summer.December 26 and 28—Taranaki J.C. Christ*

December 26 and 28—Westland B.C. Mid-

DcceXir3^ and 29, January 1 and S—Auck-land B.C. Summer.- «, « r

December 26, 28, and 29—Manawatu B.C.

DecembCTTf,January 1 and 4—GreymoutbJ.C. Midsummer.

Ja'huary I—Wyndham B.C.Annual.January 1--WaUoualt! B.C.Annual.January 1 and 2—Marton J.C. Bummer (at

Januaryl!'and 2-Wairarapa B.C. f«»'""£January 1 and 2—Hawkes Bay I. C. Sum

January 1 and 2—StratfordR.C. A""^January 2 and 4-Southland R.C. Sta«.January 7 and »-Beeftou'"£" Midsummer.January 22 and 23—Foxton B.C.Annual.January 23—Bay of blandt B.C.Annual.

Acceptances for the Wairarapa Rac-ing Club's Meeting close on Monday, at

8Acceptances for the Marton, Stratford,

and Hawkes Bay Meetingsclo«e onTues-"Bonogneis aHawera-trained horse that

it should pay to follow during the nextmonth or so. Heraced particularly wellat Foilding, ■all things considered,andis galloping in attractive style on the

The gallop of the morning which at-tracted most attention at Hawera onThursday was a 'try-out over one mileand li quarter by the Auckland Cupcandidate The. Banker (Ingram) andthe Great Northern Derby candidate,Star Area (lightweight), states the"Star." Jumping -off at the two-tur-long post, both horses Kept, together(running the first half-mile in 50see),and were pickedup byMarqttetuer (Mor-ris) at the six-furlong post. From.thatpoint the three horses were in a linethe whole way (Star Area on the fence,The Banker: in the ceutfe, and Mar-1

tjuetuer on the outside) and there wereonly heads between them at the finish.The full journey took 2min JOsec.Bothhorses went well, especially The Bank-er, and the effort, which was a credit-able one, must have been pleasing tothe horses' connections.

Lady Cavendish and Reremoana wentfive furlongs and finishedtogether; withthe latter doing best. The last half-milewas run in 49 3-ssee.

Mr. W. P. Russell has been appointedhandicapper to the Ohinemuri Jockey01lib'; ..'JJh'e're lias been a very decided weedingoutin'the Auckland Cup, but the fifteenleft'in should provide-an excellent con-test. A pleasing feature is tbe fact that*those.lit the head of the handicap havein.the main been paid up for. Therehave been few, if any, defectionsof realnote; for the absentees are either en-gaged elsewhere in the Dominion, or areat present not on the active list. The,early favourites,Haze,The Banker,Miis-ketoon, 1-tapine, Count Cavour, and TcMonanui, have all been retained }n therace.It seemed a foregone conclusion that

the Railway Handicap would have to bedivided,and from present appearances itis not the biiTyVrace which will have tobe run in divisions on Boxing Day atEllerslie. With only seven races, theclub has the opportunity of opening thetotalisiitor o,n one division race, but, inframing its programmeit indicated thatthe Queen'a Plate would be the race tobe divided into two entirely separateraces. The acceptances ipr. this raceiire still well over the safety number.No doubt a decision will be arrived atin good time which event is to be al-lotted the extra totalisa.tor speculation.

A great field of Bprinters has beenleft in the Railway Handicap, and,as inthe Cup, nothing of particular Dote ismissing froni the 'list. Even in divisions,the nice will prcvide a great puzzle forbackers, the solution of which appears atruly formidable task to attempt. It issafe;to say that hick as much as any-thing will be the deciding factor in thisrace.

It appears as if T. F. Quinlivan miss-ed the acceptances for Auckland, for thename3ofRoyal Divorce,Black Cat, andFool's Paradise are all missing from thelists. They left by the special train yes-terday.

The following North Island horseshave been paid up for at the DunedinMeeting: Lady Gay, First Acre, andJloutoa Lady.

From what one can gather from North-ern exchange* Polonett should do agreat deal better very soon, more es-pecially if a jockey is in the .saddle whorides with just the averageamount ofjudgment.

To date the Southerntrainer C. Gies-let- has a good lead in the winningtrainers' list, having turned out 19 win-ners. F. Higgott and J. B. Pearsonare next, with 10 apiece, and J- N T.Jainicson leads the remainder with 9successes. J. Barry, 34% wins, is themost successfuljockey, next coming C.Emerson 28,K. Reed 22, and M. MrCar-ten 19. W. H. Jones, 16, leads W. 8.Bogby by one amongst the apprentices,then,after abig drop, come* A. E. Did-ham, 6.

According to a Northern writer TeKara is being hacked about on his own-er's farm. He is expected to becomequite sound again after a good spellaway from the racecourse.

Siaosi and Civility are both to be of-fered for sile duringrace w<!ek in Auck-

' land, These horses were very much inthe boom last year,but so far they havefailed to do anything of note this sea-son. . ■ ■ . ■

iiufibaupo is beeinning to muscle up,according to a Christchurch writer, andis doing very useful half-pace work atRiccarton.

Kaitt is making a good recoveryfromthe effects of the accident at Feilding,but he is not likely to be seen out forsome time. Mr. P. V. Wall has beenparticularly unluckywith Kaiti, who hadraced just well enough to be beaten atRiccarton. He had thrived on his rac-ing and travelling, and could hardjyhave failed to pick up a good stake ortwo during the holidays.

Gold Light is being hacked aboutthe roads in the vicinity of the NapierPark course. According to all ac-counts her half-brother-Beacon Lightlias gone on the right way since racingat Riccarton,and is expected to give aStood account of himself in Auckland.Oneis apt to overlook that he defeatedStar Stranger in the Spring Plate atRiccarton. .

CatCall is gallopingwell at Awapuni.Her trainer also has Novar in his charge,so that he can get a good line on thefilly's prospects in any ra.j she is tocontest during the holidays.

John Bradbury and Arpent are twohorses in the South vho are gallopingwell in training.

The Avomlale Stakes winner Phaolais a notable absentee from the juvenileraces at Ellerslie. Phaola recently hadbeen .suffering with a bad cold,which nodoubt is the cause of the absence ofher name from the lists. Thestable willstill have Value to rely on in the juven-ile handicaps.

Norma Talmadge is being potteredabout preparatory .to joining the activebrigade at Ellerslie early in the NewYear. Norma Talmadge is an Austra-liftn-brcd marc by The Sybarite fromMibb Vampire, and will be trainer] by"]. Williamson. She was brought fromSydney a couple of months agd, and hassince been spelling. As "" two-year-oldihe won aeotiplc of races, at minor meet-ings in Sydney.

Steve Donoghue, the famoue Englishjockey, is to appear in a new role. ALondon paper statei that Donoghue re-cently sifned a contract to appear in amrim of British films, work uponjrhieh i> to begin at once. The famous

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jockey will play the chief roles in pic-tures of racing life and romance, thefirst of which will be ready in time forpublic exhibition during the end ofMarch next year, probably under thetitle, "Riding for the King."

J. M'Combe has received permissionfrdin the Dunedin Jockey Club to offerall his horses at auction on the ■Win-gatui course on 28th Decmber,prior tothe start of the club's summer meet-ing. The horses to be submitted forsale are Sunny Loch, Enare, The Cheat,Lava, and Power.

Monoxide haa been struck out of herfirst day's engagements at Wingatui be-cause a rather flattering estimate plac-ed her too high in the handicaps.

Although a considerable amount otrain has fallen, the inside of the courseproper at Wingatnr promises ta supplyexcellent going for the ChristmasMeet-ing. It is carrying a good sole of grass,and when placed at the disposal to. drain-ers of two-year-olds show* that it canstand a gallop without cutting up.

One of the most improved horses atWingatui is the Tractor—Take Dotufilly Dismantle, owned by Mr. CecuHazlett. She armed at Wingatui inthe early spring rough and light, andnow has not only improved in appear-ance but is also showing evidence of be-ing able to get over the ground.

Rain nullified inteteat in track opera-tions at Wingatui oi Thursday morn-ing, writes "Sentinel," but even in theantagonistic weather an invitation fromMr, A. 8. Cambridge to see his Englishmare by Bethle?>«m could- not be resist-ed, and so the final possibilities of see-ing a gallop were abandoned, and nextcame a march through knee-deep grassto renew acquaintance with what i« atleast hoped to be au■acquisition to theNew Zealand StudBook. Since landedfrom England the daughter of Bethle-hem has used the prerogative of herseat and changed her complexion. Shehas darkened her inherited grey to ahard-iron colour verging on black, butsplashes.*of the paternal pigment markthe coat, and so indicate her pedigree.The English filly has thrived wonder-fully on the luxuriant grassat Salisbury,and would not be recognised by any-one who made her acquaintance onshipboard shortly after her arrival. Shehas a fine foreheadand top-piece, andcannot be faulted until the eyesreachthe hocks,and they cannot be claisedai perfection. Still, many an archmay not be an architectural triumph,but nevertheless can carry a load withsuccess.

In these days when Rimnymede hasbeen accepted as a topnoteh three-year-oM, it is interesting to note that Mr. T.H. Lowry owns three promising novicesalso by defunct imported King John,says a Northern exchange. The juve-niles referred to comprise: MagnaChartafrom Landrail (dam of Chimera),Lackland from War Talk, by Martian-Gossip (dam of Bobrikoff, Tete-a-tete,En Parole,Kipling, and False Alarm);and Eloquent from En Parole by Fin-land—Gossip. En, Parole is also \ thedam of Right and Left. Lackland willbe racing duriug the holidays, butMagna Charta is reported to be held inreserve' for autumn fixtures.

ACCEPTANCESAUCKLAND

_, ApCKLASD, UtlT December.Following are the acceptances for the eventson the first day of the Auckland RacingClub'a Summer Meeting:—QUEEN'S PLATE;- of 600 soys; special

weights; one mile.Chairman Hangawera . King SmockLapidary Pegaway QulncomaBangaUhl Royal Fora ShiningArmourArcheno Horomea Miss VeraTttaness Diogenes LuxuriousMask Mint Leaf MosaicNippy. Penman liipon AbbeyStar Stranger Wiltshire DanaeLonlat Nucleus Weßday

GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1500sots; for.iwp-year-oMs; colts and geldings8.10, fillies 8.5; six furlongs.

D. J. Barry's eh c Ngawstl, by Automn—Blue Sea

G. H. Currle'sb c Lysander, by Absurd— jPennon

C. M. Enunael's eh g Royal Tea, by TeaTray—Duchess Eudorus

James Frederic's eh g Seatown, by Archies-town—SeaspriteW. H. Galsford's b g Commendation,by

Llmond—EulogyW. Kemp's b g King Emerald, by Nassau—

Miss EthelA. B. WiUUnu's br c Joy King, by Comedy

King—JoyeuseJ. C. ,and P. S. Gleeson's b c Tea Bell, by' Tea Tray—Hula Girl

AUCKLAND CUP.Of 309*sots; two mile*.

atlb stlbRapine 9 8 StarBanger . 7 3Musketoon ..92 Haze ...... 7 3The Banker . 9 2 Boomerday . 7 0Count Carour 8 13 Desert Glow .70Te Monanui . 8 7 Gala Day ... 7 0Muraam ... 8 3 Kameb.-imeha 7 0Polonett ... 712 Steel .Bar ... 7 0Spoony 7 3

GRAITON HURDLES,Or 600 sots. Tito miles.

St. lb. St. lb.Lucullent .... 11 1 Crown Coin ..9 1Passln' Thro 10 11 Chirrup 9 1Merry Singer 10 8 Pendennis ... 9 1Peter Amans 10 5 Black Cruiser 9 0Prince Rufus . 10 5 Erlght Light .90Miss Melra ..If l Pepln 9 0 iTinokaha* 10 0 Ardath 9 0King's Guard 9 8 ColonelAbbey 9 0Kendal .. 9 8

RAILWAY HANDICAP,of UOO sots.Six furlong*.First Division.. SecondDivision.

st ib 8t lbReremoana ... 8 7 King Merv ... 8 8Glentruin .. 9 7 Hipo . . 8 7Royal Blood .88 Finelli a 5Tufeia ...... 8 7 York Abbey . 8 4Money Order 8 1 Civility 713Broadwood 712 Peihatn . .. 712Biaoßi 710 Gold Acre .... 711Mimetic 7 9 Lady Cav'ndish710Automne .... 7 3 MasterO'Rorke 7 8Din Quin .;.... 7 3 King Lv 7 3Merry Damon 7 3 Oration 7 8Sun Up 7 1 Nincompoop . 7 2Cawnpore ... 7 0 Exactly 7 0Archeen 7 0 Master Doon. 7 0Ballymoy 11. . 7 0 Appellant 7 0Air Queen ;... 7 0

NURSERY HANDICAP,Of 550 sots. JTITe furlongs.

atlb. »t. lb.Limited s 10 Threadneadle ..7 2Tea Bell 8 t) Chamour -7 0Claru* 8 6 True Blood ..7 0Helen 8 1 Balnagdr 7 0

Kiosk 8 1 Marchaway 7 0Seatown ..... 7 13 Saucy Lass ..7 0Dimmer 7 2 Romney 7 0Capella Abbey 7 3 Gold Beauty . 7 0Decoy Bird .72 Arch Arrow . 7 0

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.Of 350 sots. One mile.

St. lb. St. lb.Surveyor 9 8 Mount Marta . 7 3Lady Ridicule 9 4 Centrepiece ..7 2Glcnross .... 8 9 Barometer ... 7 0The Lamb .. S 7 Tactician 7 0Town Bank . 8 6 Black Cruiser 7 0Royal Present 8 i Princess Ronnie 7 0Automne 8 3 Charlady .... 7 0The Thorn ..8 3 WeddingArch Amie .. 7 12 March 7 0Gold Jacket ..79 QueenEmerald 7 0Alfort 7 7 Aberfeldy 7 0Beacon LlEht . 7 7 My Hobby ..70Transformer . 7 7 Attractive ... 70Queen Arch . 7 7 King the Bell 7 0Boomerday .. 7 5After'final payments the following remain

In theFIFTY-SECONDGRKAT NORTHERNDEBBY,

of 3000 aovs: for three-year-olds; coltsand Kcldlngs 8.10, fillies 8.7; one mlloand a half.

V. J. Barry's br c Automne, by Autumn—Rapaki

Mrs. M. Blackmore's v f Mandanc, by Pan-mure—Cherry Mart ,L. A. Bradlcy's b g Star Area, by Acre—Star

QueenSir George Clifford's b c Centrepiece, by

The Ace—EquipmentG. M. Currle's br g The Thorn,by Absurd-Rose QueenG. M. Currle's br g Mask, by LimondCowla. p. v. Biundto'i ft " iHmiu. fercynic-. Altai* ... i

B. Goldnater's eh f LoniUit, by Catmint—Lolonia

Mrs. E. Hall's br g Merry Damon, by Poly-damon—Merry RoeB. Hannon's eh g Abtrfeldy, by Quln Abbey—Uranium

W. T. Hazlett's b c Beacon Liijht, by Boni-form—Simper

C. Henahaw's b c Mint Leaf, by Catmint—Potona

B, R. Hlnes's b c King Lv, by Lucullus —Shower GoldR. Hall's b f Queen Arch, by Marble Arch-

Miss AroanaC. G. Maclndoe'a b g Nippy, by Birdolph—

MarmettaP. P. Neagle's b c Penman, by Wormwood—

Sarah GrandK. Porter's b c Mosaic, by Some Boy 11.

—Marble StarA. B. Williams's b c Mimetic, by Comedy King

—JoyeuseA. B. Williams's be Star Stranger, by

Martian—StarLady

THIKTY-FJKSTKOTAL STAKES, of 1000sots ; for two and three-year-olds; specialwelt'hts. with penalties and allowances;six furlongs.

Hon. Ev W. Alison's b f Saucy Lass, by TeaTray—Lad» Cilia, 2yrs

D. J. Bartj's br g Automne, 3yrs, by Autumn—Bfna Sea

1). J. Barry's eh t Ngawati, 2yrs, by Autumn—Blue'Sea

G.M. Currle's b cLysander. 2yrs, by Absurd■—Pennon

G. M. Cuwle's br g The Thorn, 3yn>, by Ab-surd—Roso Queec

C. M. Emanuel's eh g Royal Tea, 2yrs, byTea Tray—DueiMM Kadorns.

James Frederic's eh g Seatown, 2yrs, byArchiestown—SeaSprit*

W. H. Gaisford'sb g Commendation, 23m,by Limond—Eulogy

i. C. and P. S. Glceson's b c Tea Bell, 2yrs,by Tea Tray—HuJa Girl

J. 0. and P. S. Gleeson'sb c Gold Acre, 3yr»,by Absurd—Auwtty

G. D. Greenwood*bf g Nincompoop, 3jm,by Absurd—Cheloma '

Mrs. B. HtU's tt f Merry DaMM, 3j». WPolydamon—Merry Boe

B. Hannon's br c Capella Abbey, 2jts, byQuln Abbey—Semolina

Newton King's br c Oration, 3jn, or Cicsroi—Elsie Hart

I. lupton's b c Klo«k, 2yrs, by Tea Tray—Bosie Desmond

G.F. Moore's bf Helen, 2yr», by limond—Bonny Portland

G. F. Moore's eh f Lady Carendlsh, 3yrs,by Absurd—Bonnr Fortlana

C. G. Macindoe's gr c Dimmer, 2yrs, by Bar-,. iJgg'Sf 1«. M» Autu-n-

W Scholium'seh c True "Blood, 2yrs, byArchery—Bonny Helen

A. B. Williams's br, c Joy Kins, ST". 6yComedy King—Jdjreuse

TARANAKI

NEW PMTMOUTH, 18«h December.The following acceptances have been re-

ceived for the Taranaki Jockey Club'sChrist-ma* Meeting:—

HUATOKIPLATE, of 150 sots; weight-for-age. Seven furlongs.

Sovena TeKarcro AnoloDay Lark fire Brigade Flying ShotScat Royal Mint DuettoKbrsianor MissMaureen MonaghanLady Anstruth Bent KatapikoAnchor Aropeta

BOROUGHJUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150sots. Five furlongs.

St. lb. St. lb.Btoor 9 6 Belle BoyneMerle 8 7 geldhu IINsstorl 7 13 Apathy JMFSrtaga 7 10 Toapoitl 7 8Paul Lucerne 7 10 Votl Alice ... 7 2

Orcades 7 "RAHOTUHURDLES, of 175 sots. Onemile and a half and It* yards.

St. lb. St. lb.GoldP*«k .. 10 « San Fer« 5Kareao 10 4 LordRifa .... 10 4 Thurnbam 9 3Peter Rosa .. 10 1 Roche ...... » 0White Ranger 9 12 Interest 9 "Mountain Bell 9 11 Roman 9 0Sansallfio .... 9 9 Husker 9 0Some Fashion 9 6 Frizzier 9 0

STEWARDS'HANDICAP, of I6s sots. 8Ufurlongs.

ft lb. at Ik.Taward 8 6 MasterWillow Wai . 8 6 Lucerne 7 T

1 Grand Lupin ..8 0 Roburite .... 7 6I Lucernal .-... 8 0 GoldClip ... 7 5

Sunny Vale .. 7 12 Mountain Or* 7 2I Athenry ..... 7 9 Blue Sky ...: 70

Gold Collector 7 8 Pardi.n T "Benzora ..... 7 7 Bluey 7 0Queen Comet . 7 0

CHMETMASHANDICAP, of 350 sots. Odemile and a quarter.

stlb. st.lb.Income ...... 9 8 Sunshot T 7Storlt 9 5 Ora's Delight 7 » ■

Whetunui .... 7 11 Troilus ...... 7 0Kareao 7 9 Bay Dighton . 7 0Crossfire 7 9 Aropeta I 0

LEPPEBTONWKLTER HANDICAP,of 175soys. Sevenfurlongs.

St. lb. St. lb.Vaward 10 5 Fuawhato ... 9 VTurn 9 8 Empire Camp 9 0No Response . 9 8 Just John .... 9 0Daddy's Girl ... 3 7 Spy 9 "Santa Fe .;. 9 7 Black Arrow..9 0Green Bonnet 9 6 Calm Sre .... 9 0Ben Nevis ... 9 5 Frizzier 9 0Gold Bangl .. 9 4 Queen Cpmet . 9 0

TIKORANGIHACK STAKES, of 150 sow;weight 8.9. Five furlongs.

Kiwini Argue Lively FireLord Loppy Willow Wai DuettoGreen Bonnet Tip Tree Gold ClipBenzora ToyBox InsuranceEh Tim! Quillflre PrincessMakuku Roburant Erin'sKingAntagonist—Applause mareFLYINGHANDICAP, of 225 SOTS. Sit

furlongs,st. lb. St. lb.

Avola 9 0 Shuteye 7 5Gaillard .... 812 Papaponga .. 73Yoma ....... 8 5 Rehutai 7 2Bnatchcr .... 713 Veloclform .. 70Bonogno .... 75 Grand Lupin . 7 0

DUNEDIN

(II TILIORJira. —M«M «MOC1ATIO».)CHRISXCHUBCH, 18th December.

The followintare the acceptances tor theDunedln Summer Meeting:—

SUMMERHURDLESHANDICAP, of 250 sots;one mile and three-quarters.

St. lb. St. lb.Adjutor 11 4 WharncllSe ..94frenchman.. 11 0 Avlspado .... 9 3Lady Gay ... 10 9 Vice Grand.. 9 6Katkahu 10 8 April Showers 9 0Projector 10 4

SALISBUBTHANDICAP,of 309 sots ;one mile.

St. lb. St. lb.first Acre... 9 3 All Style.... 8 3Coeh:y-Bondhu S 12 Sarty 7 9Apache 810 BonnyLake .. 7 8Bnare ; 8 8 Prompter — 7 8Taboo ... 8 7 Homan Archer 7 7lull Swing .. S 4

DUNBDrN HANDICAP, of 350 sots;for two-year-olds; flvo furlongs.

stlb stlbCountersign .. 9 2 Lady Tractor. 7 5Real Glad... 8 12 Wingatui 7 5Pink Terrace S 10 Dismantle ... 7 CGood as Gold 8 5 Martian—LadyHigh Gear ..80 Kinloch fil!y 7 5OTAGOHANDICAP, of 750 soys; one mile

and a quarter. 'st lb st lbListening Post 9 8 Happy Days.. S 1Winkle's Best 8 12 Tarleton 8 0Los Ambus .. ,8 5 Sunny Loch.. 8 0Mountain Lion 8 3 Heather Lad 7 5Ravenna .... 8 3 Retrospect .. 7 0Footfall 8 2 Overdrawn .. 7 0

TRIAL STAKES, of 250 sots; five fur-,longs.st lb st lb

Gay Raiment 8 6 WiseGay Jim .... 8 6 Councillor 8 6Kapuna 8 6 Arrowmle .... 8 2Whltlrangl ... 8 6 Haphazard ..8 2Moratorium ..86 Courtly Rose . 8 1King Cup ..8 6 Sparklight .. 7 11

FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 400 bots; six fur-longs.

st lb stlhRaseday 9 9 First Acre .. 7 12Miss Minerva .8 5 Geranial V 10Mantua ..... 8 4 Circulation .. 7 7Moorland ... 8 1 Apple Diitfiton 7 5Dancing Bays 8 0 Volant 7 5Set Sai! .... 8 0 Fulmar 7 0Eaton Bells . 7 12 Lava 7 0BURNSIDEHANDICAP, of 250 sots; six

furlongs.stlb stlb

John Bradbury 9 4 Jack o'Rob 9 3 Lantern S 4Tione 9 2 Overhaul 8 3Gold Brick ..9 1 Receipt 8 2Corn Money . 9 0 Tholomon .... 8 6Serotina 8 13 Pink Not« ... 8 0Moiitoa Lady 8 9 Qulckform ... 8 0Paris 8 5

OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sots;one mile.st lb et lb

Warhaven ... 9 3 The Cheat ..8 3SUrmlst .... 9 0 Brown Lady . S IBright Mark. 8 11 Ferlno 8 0Dazzling Light 8 8 Bloom 8 0

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WAIPUKURAU

NAPIER, 18th December.The following acceptances have been re-

ceived for the Waipukurau Jockey Club'sMeeting:—

Maiden Race, of 110 sots ; weight for age;six furlongs.—Merry Wanderer, Logic, Perledo Leon, Maungaronga, Sandy M'Gregor,Revel, Otlion, Waitaunaha, Rica, Evensong,Eventide, Trance, Hokere, Sartoma, Mystum,Red Autumn, Essential, Jen, Plain SaillnK,Regal Star, Jeanette, Vive, Hinekapua, Wal-kina. <

Nursery Handicap of 125 sots ; flTe fur-longs.—lnner Harbour 8.5, Onyx Brooch 7.8,SweetChimes 7.7, Queen's Choice 7.4.

Amalgamation Handicap, of 200 sots; onemile ami a half.—Chaplin 9.0, Malatour8.5, Bluo Jay 8.1, Killoch 8.0, Lady Joyce8.0, Suspicion .5, Crishna 7.0, Blue Star7.0.

Tahora Handicap, of 125 sots; flTe fur-longs.—Minstrel Boy 0.0, Merry Imp 8.11,Cherry Pie 8.10, Jeaunette 8.6, Coot 8.5,Hiwinui 8.5, Trance 7.12, Logic, Regal Star,Hukumai, Maungaronga7.7.

Porangahau Handicap, of 125 sots ; sevenfurlongs.—Blue Jay 9.5, Mountain Top 9.0,Tongatotoa 8.8, The Strand 8.3, Merekara7.13, Haumarire, Merry Wanderer, ImperialQueen, Imperial Rose 7.5.

Braeburn Welter, of 150 sots ; once round.—Revel 11.6,, Blue Star 11.4, Irish Melody10.12. Sarpedon, Haumarire, Sandy Macgreg-or, Wiltnoreana 10.7.

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Lake Hack, of 125 sots; six furlong*.—Merry Imp 9.0, Cherry Pie 8.3, Serenade5.9, Jeanneito S.B, Coot B.T, Wristlet 8.5,Butter Scotch8.5. Merekara 8.4, ButterScotch 8.5, Imperial Rose, Walklna, Sartoma7.10.

BOXINGMURRAY AND PURDY

MAY MEET AT NAPIER.

It is reported that Les Murray, thelightweight champion of New Zea-land, has been matched with the bril-liant young Aucklander, CharlesPur-dy. The meeting of. this pair hasbeen awaited for many months past,and there is every possibility thatthey will meet in the ring very short-ly. At the time of penning thesenotes nothing had been oflicially an-nounced,but it is perhaps rnora thanrumour that the pair will clash at Na-pier early in the New Year. Itis alsosaid that the winner will have thehonour of having his name imprintedon the "Truth Belt." It will be re-membered that the "Truth Belt" laemblematic of the lightweight crownof New Zealand,and this would be thefirst time that it has been competedfor.It is gratifying to know that Purrty

and Murray will meet on . neutralground. One does not like reflectingon the governing bodies, but it willbe generally accepted that Purdy hasfought quite often enough lately onhis native soil, and Murray's last winhere did not satisfy all interested.Hence in many ways it seems a goodthing that the contest will be'stag:).!in neither Wellington nor Auckland.If the contest is held at Napier itpromises to be a most interesting one,when the two boys will meet on equalterms. Wellington likes the South-lander and Auckland thinks the aunrises on the ex-Olympian. These twoinfluences might or might not makethe judges' task more 'burdensome,should the contest be staged in eitherof the two cities mentioned. So inmany vays it seems a good thing thatNapier is making overtures to bothlads. Purdy has offered his servicesto the Napier Association, and awaitsMurray's decision. It is understoodthat the same body has tried to en-gage other candidates (one of whomwas Trowern), but apparently it hasnot been successful.

George Stace, who is training atMiramar, will probably meet DiikLoveridge at Stratford. The date hasnot been fixed.

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When the last London mail left EveGray was to appear in Oscar Asche'smusical play of England, "Good OldDays." Another member of the castwas Richard Hatteras, who had goodparts here in "Cairo," "Chu ChinChow," and the other Asehc produc-tions, and was also seen in an EmclicPolini revival of "Eyes of Youth."

Those remarkably clever sisters,Maire O 'Neill and Sara Allgood,havebeen again associated recently inIrish plays in London. Following arevival of Syngc's "Playboy of theWestern World" at the Royalty,there was a new piece, "Barty Re-forms." Arthur Sinclair was also inthe cast. He and Miss O'Neill, withthe Abbey Theatre Company, gavesome of the most natural acting everseen in Australia. When Miss All-good was here she was often hampci:-cd by inferior plays and parts. "Pego? My Heart," that typical "bestseller," was not worthy of her,though, us always, she treated thecharacter ,very capably.

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Maids returned by the Maunganuilast week after a successfultheatricaltour of Australia.

One of the most popularnumbers in"The Street Singer" at His Majes-ty's Theatre, Melbourne, is " 'Ow T'Ate Wojnen," sung by Arthur Stigant..His cynfcal references to women -A"nails in the coffin of despair/ aurt"slugs in the cabbages of hope,"raise howls of glee from the audi-ence, but only make the comedianlook more melancholy. On one occa-sion, when he was singing the so:igin Sydney, a woman in the gallerygot up and shouted out, '' Wot aboutthe men?", It brought the housedown, and made Mr. Stigant smile—the only time lie has ever smiled .'inthe stage while playing this part.According to present arrangements,Miss Harriet Bennet will make herfirst Australian appearance in Mel-bourne in "Lilac Time," a delighfullight opera based on the life of Schu-bert. The original production in Lon-don was produced by Dion Bouci-cault., Tho scene of "Lilac Time" islaid in Vienna. The role of Schubertwill be played by!John Ralston.

The noted. French,Canadi^,;.tw;i6»y\Mr. Paul Dufault, is to lhaite anothertour of this part of the world nextyear. Since he last visited thoseiparts,Mr. Dufault has beeii- touringAmerica and Canada. Recent notices

America"'state that the tenor's"artistic qualities are as pronounced asever. His articulation particularly aspraised, for Mr. Dufault ij one ofthose who rightly believe that theiraudiences ought to be able to followthe words of their- songs. Mr. JohnGriffiths will manage the tour.

diaries B. Cochran has re-engagedNigel Bruce for the second edition of"On With the Dance/"at the Lon-don Pavilion, under the title "StillDancing." Nigel Bruee is consideredby many to be one of the leadingyoung actors of to-day.

Arthur Stigant, well known in NewZealand as dame in many J. C. Wil-liamson pantomimes, sets a new stan-dard for comedians in "The StreetSinger," in which he is appearingwith Gladys Monerieff at MelbourneTheatre Royal, by never smiling oncethroughout the performance. Mr.Stigant came out to Australia elevenyears agounder contract to J. C. Wil-linmson, Ltd. His engagement wasfor six months, to play the dame in"Cinderella." He achieved such asuccess that for five years he playedthe dame in Williamson pantomime.His cleverness in.parodying femininepeculiarities, won for him unique suc-cess as a dame, and his gowns, whichhe designed himself, were probablythe most amazing and ingenious everseen in this part of the world.

The new play which will be produc-ed by Messrs. Dennis Eadic and J. B.Kigan on the subject of Pepys at theRoyalty Theatre will follbw DavidParkhill's play "Barty Reforms."Mr. Fugan has now decided that thetitle of the play shall bo "And So ToBed." Mr. Dennis Eadic will phiythe role of Pepys.

Miss tlenny Golde.r is probably theonly actress" singing in several .lan-guages on tins London stage to-day.]n her duet with Fred Duprcz at theFolios' Bergere Revue, she replies toliis-udvances with .a couple of versesin French; in "Sunny Havana" shesings the chorus in Spanish, and if shoappeared in the "Florentine Idyll"she could havu given an Italian num-ber. Miss Goliler is au Australian.

A large audience nt ih» Prince ofWales Theatre, Birmingham, recently.sat through a , performance by tin'Macdouu. players* of Mr. Bernard Shaw*"Man and Superman" in its entirety,lasting from 5.20 .pni. u"^l H-10 P-"1--without anything but light refresh-ments. Tlie inclusion'of the scene show-ing Don Juan in Hell was rcsi&nsitil*for tho great length''of the programme,this being the first provincial produc-tion in this form.

Seymour Hicks is busy with re-hearsals for the revival of "The Manin Dress Clothes" at the Lyceum,writes "The Post's" London corres-pondent under date.2oth October.Thechief point of interest in this revivalwill be the reappearance on the Lon-don stage of Ellaline Terriss after anabsence of seven years. Shewas lastseen in a revival of "Bluebell inFairyland," in 1918, at the Prince's.Shewill play the part'of the wife ofComte d 'Artois. '

Lady Armstrong, better known onthe Continent as Emilia Mizza, is aBritish prima donna who has neveryet sung publicly in England. Sheis the wife of Sir George Armstrong,Bt., and until her marriage to SirGeorge last July she spent most ofher life abroad, where she acquiredher reputation, fihe. has now beenengaged lo sins on '(-''-n December at-Ilii; Quern 's Hall, aml may appear1 in'ojter* itl Ciovout Oartlcu lalcr ia the

season. Lady Armstrong, who is amember of a prominent South Afri-can family, studied in France andEngland under Jean de Reszke, thefamous tenor, and yon zur. Muhler,the favourite singer of Queen Vic-toria. Shemade her debut in 1918 asNedda in "Pagliacci" at Dcauville.afterwards singing in all the chiefopera houses in France. Her debutin Spain was at the Royal OperaHouse, Madrid, as Delilah in "Sam-son and Delilah," the King andQueen of Spain being present. Shehas since made a great reputation onthe Continent in Waguorian roles.

Violet A^anbrugh is writing her re-miniscences under the title of "Dareto be Wise." It is a good manyyears now since the Vanbrugh sistersshocked some people by adoptingstage careers. They were the daugh-ters of Prebendary Barnes, of Exeter,

!and their going on the stage was adirect breach of the narrow societyconventibiis of the day. Her daugh-ter Prudence is also an actress.Pictures.

Miss O'Hara lias been 'entrustedwith the work of adapting GertrudeAtherton's dramatic novel, "Porch ofthe Devil." Miss O'Hara also madethe adaptation of Mrs. Atherton's"Black Oxen.". Virginia. Valli has been cast in thestrillar role of "Wives for Rent."Gaylord Lloyd, brother of Harold,is to resume his screen career. Hislast picture work was in "WhyWorry?" in which he played a gen-eral of one of the mythical Paradise"armies.

George Pearson and Betty Balfourhave left England in order«to proceedwith the immediate production of hernext picture, which will be called"Satan's Sister," and is based uponH. de Vere Stacpoole's novel."Satan."- Edmund Lowe, one of the highbrowyoung men of pictures, with a uni-versity career, is about to be. mar-ried to Lily^n Tashman, who was inthe cast of "The Gold Diggers," and.ether of the big Belasco successes inNew York. Miss- Tashman is goinginto the -movies herself, one of herfirst engagements being with MariePrevost in the picture, "The DarkSwan.''

Dorothy Devore, the former Christ-tie- Comedy star, has signed anotherfive-year contract, and will appearin "The Narrow Street," the EdwinMateraan Man-is popular novel, de-clared the most delightful mysterystory ever written.Willard Louis has been cast in thetitle role of "The Man Without a.Conscience."Hall St. Clair has been assigned to"How Buxter Butted In." So farthe cast has not been chosen. Thisis a brilliant stage success with plen-

ty of opportunity for comedy situa-tions.Cabled advices received this week

state that George Pearson's produc-tion, "Reveille," heralded as ranks'ing with the finest thing. cye.y done on■the'-.Hcruen,has;boon secured by Aus-tralasian Films, Ltd., at a big figurefor distribution in New Zealand. Itis a story; of. war .and the,aftermathof war, of a moiith in 1918 and amonth in 1023. Press reports on thereception accorded "Reveille" aftergeneral release in England are ex-celle.nt, . -

"Mary Pickford's greatest pic-ture' ' was the verdict of patrons ofsuburban theatres about Los Angeles,when ' 'Little Annie Rooncy, " ascreen story of the New York eastside tenement section, was shown.Miss Pickford is now working on herforthcoming photoplay, "Scraps."This story deals with the experiencesof an unfortunate band of childrenon a baby farm in a .dismal swampcountry.Gramophone Notes.

"Bells of the Sea," "Beyond theSunset," Peter Dawson.—Peter Daw-son favours us with two fine numbersin his own inimitable fashion. "Bellsof the Sea" is a song of the marineron ship, ' 'where the white foamflies and out where the breakers roar,''listening for the h,ellsfrom the shore.'"Bells of the sea, are you ringing forme, ringing and singing the old mel-ody?" "Beyond the Sunset" wethink is the better example of thetwo, and shows this. clever artist athis beat, although it is not the breezytype of songwe usually associate withthis singer.

"I'll Dream of You"—waltz; "tillthe Band Goes Home"—fox trot—Max Darewski.—A couple of excellentdance numbers are to be found on thisdisc. "I'll Dream of You," waltz,has everything to recommend it. Itis swingy and melodious. "Till theBand Goes Home," fox trot, is abright and. breezy little number.Wormso.L'"s "L'Enfant . Prodigue,"in tlircc jjarts is :igreeiibJy j-ccordudfrom a jj.urforuiancc of tbu NewQueen's Hall Orcliest-i-i,conducted byEugene tloossens. It is ony of themost attrsittiv'o o.xuniplo.s of Iliu mod-ern Frcncli school,altliougli, of eoursc,not now new. Tlie music was writ-ten for the pliiy wliieh was in panto-mime,not v word being spoken. Tliero-foro it had to be all tin; more descrip-tive. Tbu Oolumbjii recording onthe scratcuk'ss surface enables tholistener to give undivided hearing tothe delicate treatniont orchestral ac-corded the melodies. ' "L'Enl'iuitProdigue" is e.ssentially light music,,as light,.-indeed, as a souffle.

One is auiaujtomcil to hear thatpeerless baritone, Kiccardo Stracgiari,in Italian opera, songs,but lie has re-e-ently- been recorded in Wugneriauopera. The latest record of tliis kindis "Allor chc tv coll'- cstro'? from""Tuniihuusei'." It is the famous airsung by Wolfram in pleading withTaniiliuuscr' to ri'turn to Elizabeth.

Percy Grainger's return visit toAustralia and JSTew Zealand will re-mind those who have heard him of theline records made of his playing ofLizst's works by Columbia. Theseincludp Hungarian Bhapsody No. 2Polonaise in E major', and the Hun-garian £]antasy*. The brilliancy

' ofthis Australian pianist and composeris well exemplified in tho recordsnamed. His "Shepherd's Hey," anarrangement of old English dance;old Irish melodies, "Molly on thoShore," and "Londonderry Ah" anda "traditional melody from CountyDerry," roceive fine treatment, aswas only to be expected from a re-cording of their performance by theQueen'sHall Orchestra, 3ir .Henry.\\^ood conduelling. .:.

Among new records,.,just liinded.tliorii is no (vcsit.nlion in rrcoiiiincncl-tiig'■',-.Kroislcr's "Lioliosl'reutl," filaycdan a xylophone solo \>y Huny Jordan.11 i-j I'eiiKirkylilc wliut a rich lone Ibe

performer has obtained. The reson-ance is quite different from what oneusually expects in an instrument ofpercussion. The reverse side is"Nickel in the Slot," and is "jazzy"in suggestion; not so the Kreisler se-lection, of course. This is a recordthat will give much pleasure to thosewho are not deeply impressed withclassical music.

H.M.V. have issued ,«. unique recordof two Indian tribal songsby Os-Ke-Non-Ton (Running Deer), a Mohawkbaritone. When Oa-No-Kon-Ton firstleft.Jiis Indian camp he knew no wordof English, and went to New Yorkalone and penniless.. He obtained ajob"as usher at \the famous Carnegie-HbU>j-'wtyjre soon everyone hailed himm Oscar. he was there he hadthe opportunity of hearing the bestsingers in the world, and these oppor-tunities were not wasted. He heardmuch and learnt much,and in his sparetime worked hard at developing hisown naturally excellent voice. Hisfirst big success was in London in1924. He gave manyrecitals and sanghis songs in the costume of an Indianbrave, with a wigwam at the back ofthe stage. Not only did he make apicturesque and interesting figure, butliis lovely baritone voice captivatedhis audiences. "'The tribal lays Os-Ke-Non-Tonsingsliavc been harmonised by well-knownAmerican musicians,who spent manyyears in gathering together those won-dcri'ul songsof the North AmericanIndians. On the disc under reviewthe "Invocation to the Sun God" anda "I'eyote Navajo Drinking Song"have been magnificently recorded.

Elsa Siralia's coming to New Zea-land is looked forward to with con-siderable interest and pleasure. Sheis a coloratura singer now in the frontrank at Home as well as in her nativeAustralia. Her records, made ex-clusively for Columbia, will explainand justify lier position on the operastage, and concert platform to-day.Those severe tests of 'all aspiring so-pranos, "H Bacio" and the "Jewel

Song," from "Faust," record perfcsctly,- ■ ■■■ " ■ ■

Dame Clara Butt will come to NewZealand after a veritably triumphanttour of Australia. She will, it ishoped, be persuaded to sing that oldfavourite, full of memories of ourgrandmothers, and musical eveningsat home,when there were no outdoorattractions as now, ''She Wore' aWreath of Koses." This has justarrived amongnew Columbia records,and it is sung with pathos that avoidssentimentality. Her enunciation isperfectly clear, and she sings as ifshe feels the jspng, a rather difficultfeat when singing' without a greatand sympathetic audience to inspireher.

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Vest coast routes.95%miles 4% hours. Fair to good all way.excepting short area in Ngahauranga Gorge.Particularly good south of Levin.

Welliniten-Fex'ten-PalinaretMi North.—99%miles, 4^ hours. Seeabove to Levin. Kc-mainder good to very good.

Bullt-Waiuanui.—27% miles, 1 hour. Eoadgood, except at the Wangaehu to Wanganuistretch, which is, as usual, badly holed.Wawanul-New Plym.uth.—llo miles, 3%pours. Roads fairly good, mostly tar-sealed.

Waverley township and south of Waitotaraare In poor order. ,New Plym.uth-Te Kuiti.—ll% miles, 4hours. Uruti Valley road under repair. AlltoTBK°^ *rea * blt bumpy- p*opto

T« Knl«rHsmllt»n.PikßH«-Sl miles, i%nours. Fot-holed In parts from T» Kuiti toHamilton. Remainder good, except " Ngarua-wahla to Huntly, which is pot-holed.Ptkiiie-Auckland.—3l% miles, U4-flours.' Goodroad. .

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hours. Badly pot-holed, Talta Gorge toMangaroa. Much loose shingle through Wai-rarapa. Rest of road generally fair to good.Has been repaired, but still rough, Te Autearea.

Palnerstan Nortk-Wcadrlllt.—lT miles, 1hour. Road good, and more reliable in thisOne weather. Speed limit hi Gorge 15 milesper hour. Beware of traps.

Naaitr-Walraa-Gteborn*.—146 miles, $%'hours. Boad Is winding and hilly. Napierto Wairoa, and ncaring Gisborne. All in goodcondition. (Bide road, Wairoa to WaLkare-moana is bad three miles short of LakeHouse. Carry chains.)

Giib*rn«-T« Ararta.—ll7 miles, 6 hours.Koad now dry,and fairly good. Carry chainsin case of.rain.

Whakatan»-Gii»»rne.—l3o miles, S%hours.Road reported good. Fairly narrow most ofthe way. Carry chains in case of rain be-tween Oisborneand Hotu.

WhakaUne-Tauransa-Walhl.—Uflmiles,6hours. Dry weather has put this road intovery good order. Large portion unmetalled.Carry chains In case of heavy rain.

Waihl-Peken*.—6o%miles, 3>4 hours. Roadgood. Considerableimprovements have beeneffected.

THERMAL DISTRICT.Napitr-Taap*.—lo3l4 miles, 7 hours. Two

big hills en route. "This road has neverbeen better," stated the report.

Taupo-Atiamuri-Hamllton.— 9»%miles, 5hours. Road Is now dry, and In fair condi-tionall the way.

Rotorua-Tirau-Hamlltan 68% miles, 4hours. Hoad good, except in the Mamakubush area, which Is rough.

Taupt-Retarua-Wbakatan*.—sSmiles. Fairorder, and improving every day. Motoriststouring in the Rotorua district are advised tocarry chains as part of their equipment.They may be needed at any time.

Rotorua-Tauranga.—s4% miles, 2*4 hours.Good. ~ .

ALLEGED ASSAULTCLAIM FOR DAMAGES FAILS,

(Bt TELEGRAPH,—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

-""'".■' CHRISTCHURCH, 18th Dec.In 'a case in which Eva Bolton, house-

keeper, claimed from William Millner,of Sockburn,contractor, £1500damagesfor two assaults alleged to have beenmade on her by defendant, the juryfound for defendant,and judgmentwasentered accordingly. Mr. Justice Adamsordered that the evidence should not bepublished.

23THE EVENING POST. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1925.

J!l|pfr A Quick Change Ifold^lilWOlthifflßlfffiEffl MB front Tourer ' ' _ Britain's

gtil^^B^ Jlf_s3^HHl ,This is readilymade in less than ■ ft-^i_-c: ~j__^M__i gve mjjj^gg .^k Boase,Black & : rt W^\ l^^^3*\..r 4l "\\-^ Son's Patent Attachment. No > dfkK^C\\\j(s— —'^* * \\. structural alterations necessary. llm'KftW s^^" \Indispensable for all^ouring cars. .1/ Bff I|l \ v. \Affords adequate protection against the elements. Can be kept up i/vLw/li 111with hood down. Just as easily detached asattached. Made accord- HrrHll ill "\z^*^ing to our strength and quality first tradition. Inexpensive—it's a ' |lU9 I\| Ifirst-class investment. It ■ lN3Lr^^l IIPUTS REAL PLEASURE INTO MOTORING. 111TTjIIWI It^t^MWrite for phone or full particulars. Better call if possible and Bee it. flH|BßH\^HfROUSE, BLACK & SONS LTD.

Lloyd and Nelson Streets, Wellington I Jjy ;^ ZySrmnPhone No. 21-7*6 (S Minutes from Conrtenay Place) I urn. inui>a.u»]

STRENGTH AND QUALITY FIRBT. ' ———J

ASTOUNDING!~the verdict of alTwlio exam-J-\ me the new Hupmobile Eight Cylioder-

i. ■ ■ ■ ...■-■ "

One hardly realizes the TheHupmobflcnameplateoopower in the new compact dieradiator is thestampofap-

,eight cylinder Hupmobile— proval whatever thenumberpower that surges and flows of cylinder*its engine maylike waterwithoutvibration have.or noise. ft meansHhatAomotor-carQuality of the high Hupmo- has pawed the careful scru-bfle standard extends to the tiny of the Hupmobile engi-cquipment items—Six-ply 'n«cr«—an asturance thatballoon tyres, four-wheel the new Bight Cylinderhydraulic front and Hupmobile m mechanicallyrear bumpers, automatic perfect and economical inwind-screen wiper. operation*Distributors—Wellington, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Hawke« 6ay, and GlibofM

COMBINED BUYERS, LTD.WELLINGTON and MASTERTONi ~ ",-

Hupmobile

Foremost in —British Built in— T

| Largest BritisK FactoryI AUSTIN SEVEN MODELS - From £210! AUSTIN TWELVE „ - „ £445| AUSTIN TWENTY „ " „ *5Q25I (F.0.8. Wellington

!; (Bulloon Tyre* on 12 H.P. £IO «xtr«)

DISTRIBUTORS:-

MAGNUS MOTORS LTD. WELLINGTONj SELUNG CONNECTIONS:| TURNER, W., LTD.—Palmer.to. JBs^%!^I North- fffI N.Z. FARMERS' DISfRIBUTING Jfo X\TI CO., LTD.—Wangmnui. " nW^/I N.Z. FARMERS' DISTRIBUTING , { y$T 1/fgfiff&i W*I ~" CO., LTD.—Feilding. '"■"' /^/L^^f^ O^ffli' i§ J.-G. INGRAM * CO.—Neuaa. Z^Y^&k^^'^f^Z ft£ W.F.C.A. LTD.—Ma.terton. J/V' —-zzsJ&\

W.F.C.A. LTD.—Danne^ii-ke. . ; +S'J>P-.-'*~'—a-{-'r^^^T'ft _W.F.C.A. LTD.—P*hi»t» fc hoidfrkSfc^t\ \\ M tt44«a'BLENHEJM^ MOTORS LTD. W. jy^^'1!BARTON & CO.—Taihape. jSwi W? H —-ZiUCCOLLETT MOTORS LTD.—Gif. af&iLJm t! :^^SBf3S&NEWTON KING LTD.—Taranald. wff^SSSSiBfcB^JB^^BBSS\ "~"*iMAGNUS MOTORS LTD.—Haktings. ■HR/V^*^

I WRIGLEY, T-—^Lew»- \*i£tir/

MOTORCARS. Etc.

XMAS BARGAINS.' REBUILT AND USED CARS AND

TRUCKS.

No. 279-COUPE, 1925 model, 4speeds ' £135

No. 277—COUPE,1924 model ... £80No. 283-SEDAN, 1925 model, 4

speeds '.' £200'No. 108-%-TONTRUCK (rebuilt) £85No. 104^-%-TONTRUCK ..:... £45No. 287—1-TONTKUCK £35No, 130—1-TONTRUCK £100TOURING CARS, £25, £45, £50, £70.

REBUILT CARS carry ourNEW jCAR GUARANTEE.

FORD SALES AND SERVICE,LTD.,

Courtenay place.

DOMINION MOTORS,LIMITED^SPECIAL CHRISTMAS USED CABVALUES.

6-oyl. Studebaker Touring Car, latemodel,engine and chassis over-hauled,roomy body. Price ... £100

Overland Bluebird, special longchassis,de lux'o body, only run5000 miles,and condition equalto new, Price £185

1923 Hudson 7-Passenger TouringCar, completely overhauled—*aound and serviceable car. Prie« £185

Eaiex Coach, 1924,balloon tires,wire wheel*,'run about 5000miles,painted blue. Price £236

Ford Coupe, 1924 model, balloontires, detachable rima. Price ... £125

Chevrolet Sedan, 1924 model, run3200 milei, new conditionthroughout, new car guaran-tee. Prise £230

Buick 1923 Roadster,semi-balloontires, oompielß equipment, pri-vately owned and well caredfor. Price £225

4-oyl. Essex Touring Car, wirewheels and semi-balloon tires,painted cream, condition as new.Price £250

SERVICEIN THE BROADESTSENSE.

What it Means to the Car and TruckOwner:

MODERN PREMISES,CENTRAL SITUATION.

UP-TO-DATEPLANT AND EQUIP-MENT.

The Ability and Will to Give Service andSatisfaction.

WILLERTON MOTOR ENGINEERINGAND GARAGE CO., LTD.,

Molesworth and Aitkett streeta,Wellington.

When in Trouble,Ring 42-768.

SEEN IT YET?

'THE New Twin 596 Douglas—the won--*" der Motor Cycle of the year. Speed,power, economy, style—everything youwant it gives you. See this marvellousmachine to-day at

THOS. fl. OATES,Douglas, 8.5.A., Norton Agencies,I 61, Dixon street, Wellington.

SPECIALS FOR XMAS

FAIRY BALLBEARING TRICYCLESSCOOTERSANIS JIGGERS

SOLE AGENTS FOR WELLINGTON

Tricycled from £3.Scooters 12s 6d to £2 sa.Kiddie Karts from 19a 6d.

V. J. W. FEAR AND CO.,83-88, Willis street, Wellington.Established 45 years.

Telephone 41-446.

FOR SALE, ATTRACTIVE COUPEMOTOR-CAR, 3 seats and extraf<>! 7 Beat inside, 12,600miles only; 20

miles, to gal.; 6-cylinder, five wirewheels, good tires, colonial body eoet

£300, new naint. eood order, cost£600,will sell £200. Apply

F. COLViN,Garage,

Boulcott streetBUY YOUR BICYCLE ATCOUOHMAN'S, COURTENAYPLACEBEST VALUE IN_N.Z., £6 8s 6d

rjHIEF Agents for Cycles: "B.S.A "£1111s;"C.C.M. Massey," £12 10s;"Massey" Blue Sports Model, £13;"Saltley," £9 15s; "Birmingham," £7'156,etc.

EASIEST TERMS ANYWHERE.COUCHMAN CYCLE CO.,95, Courtenay place.

(Next Ford CarDepot),Tel. 20-237.

THE BEST TIRE NEWS YET!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF NEWCAR TIRES, in sizes 815 x 105,815 x 120,875 x 105.Offering at the ridiculous prices of£2 19a 6d EACH.We hare only a very limited number ofthese tires left, so slip along to theA.B.C. immediately.

A.B.C. MOTORS (N.Z.), LTD.,"The Buick Agents,"

127,Lambton quay, Wellington.__ ___Cater for MOTOR OWNEHBand specialise in the RENO-VATION of PRIVATE CARSand TRADE VANS.

Having changed our manage-ment in the ENAMELLING andVARNISHING DEPARTMENTwe can guarantee GOODWORK-MANSHIP and SATISFAC-TION.

We *re increasing the size ofour Workrooms and Staff, andcan deal promptly with yourprder should you 10 favour us.

A. W. PALMER & CO,,MOTORRENOVATORS. KAIWARRA.

Telephone 1976.

QUEEN'S MOTOR WORKS,Cambridge terraoe.

CARS STORED, CLEANEDACCESSORIES STOCKED. '

THE LATEST JEWETT CARSCan be Inspected.,

E. E. MOVES,Proprietor*

Telephone 20-867.

pUNCTURES Is Splits or Blows Is■*■ 6d first inch, and 6d each addi-tional inch. Sendit by mail toSTRONGHOLD VULCANISING AXD

TIRE DEPOT,

"SUNSHINE" JELLY CRYSTALS.When you want to be sure of your

jellies, make them of "Sunshine"Jelly Crystals. Their quality nevervaries—always is it superior, ensur-ing jell&s which not only sparklewith goodness, but which please everypalate. Thirteen luscious flavours..Your grocer sells them.—Advt.

CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYSRemember "0.N.R." See that your

tickets are endorsed CanadianNationalRailways for this great cross-continenttrip. The "C.N.R." way ia a' NewRoute through the most beautiful of allCanadian Bcenery—the noblest of. theRocky peaks—all the provincesr—ninecapital cities. Free side-trips and stpp-over arrangements—including NiagaraFalls-

Read full details in C.N.R. booklet,"Across Canada"—free from CanadianNational Railways, Farmers' InstituteBuilding, Wellington.

Tickets from any Tourist, Agency andany office of the Union Steam ShipCompany of New Zealand,Ltd.—Advt.

For Children'sHacking Cough,Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.—Advt

"STANDARD" CARS IN NEWZEALAND.

Look' around you on New Zealandroads and city streets—you'll see thogreatest expression of "Standard"popularity—an ever-increasing num-ber of Standard cars. All over theDominion, more and more people are..buying "Standard" cars. And littlewonder! Range of models'. —Stand-ard "Canley," 2-seater; Standard" Kenilworth," 4-seater; Standard''Piccadilly" Saloon Standard"Leamington," 2-seater; Standard"Warwick," 5-seater; Standard"Leamington," Bpeeial model; Stand-ard "Pall Mall" Saloon. Prices from£360 upwards. Showrooms: 12-14-16,Lower Tory street, Wellington (light-ed every evening; open till 9.30 p.m.on Thursday, 24th December). Dis-tributors: E.. Reynolds and Co., Ltd.—Advt.

BACK TO BUENOS AIKES.

PRAISE FOR NEW ZEALAND.A well-known sheep farmer from

Buenos Aires, who was bidding farewellto some friends just before hit boat sail-ed, was heard toremark: "Yes, I've hada glorious time. I've not only obtainedall the pedigree stud I wanted,but I'vefound in New Zealand what I couldn'tget even in Buenos Aires, and that is acare (or my indigestion. New Zealandis a wonderful country, and that Anti-Acido is a wonderfulpreparation. Myhealth has been completely restored."

Every day incidents similar to theabove are occurring, and they all go toshow the extraordinary interest thatAnti-Acido is arousing as a cure for in-digestion and stomach disorders. Visi-tors from overseas comment on it; NewZealahders everywhere are using it andpraising it. Thousands and thousandshave cured their indigestion, and havebeen made perfectly fit and healthy bytaking Anti-Acido. Price, 2s 6d forfortnight's supply; all chemists andstores.'—Advt.

SURE CURB FOR WORMS.Worms in children are quickly tnd

easily expelled by Wade'e Worm Figa.If the little one is peevish, irritable; andrestless gire Wade's Worm Figs. Pleas-ant to take; certain in action; abso-lutely harmless; no ill after-effects. Soldby all chemists and stores.—Advt.

Most gramophone owners have ex-perienced, at some time or other, thodisadvantage oi' hiving to seekneedles oi! varying tone value to ob-tain soft and loud effects,anrl allsuch win welcome tile innovation oftho ."Rod Tone Control 'Bridge."This simple device, which can bo at-tached to the reproducer of anygramophone in a few seconds,giViisthe operator complete control over thevolume of sound emitting from the in-strument. Just a simple turn of nsere* and the sound can be reducedfrom its loudest to a whisper, andvice versa, moreover it can be donewhile the record is being played.All who are interested in better re-sults should ask any GramophoneDealer to demonstrate the wonderfulperformance of the "Kod Tone Con-trol Bridge; "—Advt.B'tot "id fpf Cbu«hn, Colde,sad laflu«ns»! I

Dodse BrothersDEALERS* SELLGOOD USED CARS

! ■

TXECIS WEEK'S ■ SPECIALS.

UODGE ROADSTER,'1923 model. £220..FORD SEDAN, 1923 mod«l, £130.DODGE TOUIUNGi 1923 rnodef, £900.NASH AOAJDSTEKt 1922 model, £250.

Call and inspect out Died Cars.Telephone 23-172.

MOTOR CAR EXCHANGS.(Magnus Motors, limited.))

i 115-118, Vivian street,WELLINGTON.

USED CARS!OAKLAND—3-Seater,1924model..This cat is like new; only beenused for demonstrating. X?OQC"

Price X£9O

BUICK SIX — 5-Seater, latemodel. Newly painted; fittedwith side screens, spot lamp,automatic wind-screen £|QCwiper. Price ■*!"'«*

DODGE—6-Seater, late model.Just been overhauled and painted.Pitted with new hood £OAAand side curtains. Price ZifeVV

rOED—S-Seater. In excellentcondition and will stand CCCany trial. Price X»DOPAIGE SIX—S-Seater,late model.This car has justbeen overhauledand painted, and is in first-classcondition; will stand any r»| r/itrial. Price XAOUDODGE BOADSTEE — Newlypainted and overhauled, fittedwith side screens; hood andtyres in first-class order. £OAA

Price *£UU

Used Oat Dept., 5 Dlzon Street(Late American Motors)

TODD MOTOR CO.97 Courtenay PI., WELLINGTON

AMOA COLDPHALTBritain's Latest Scientific Discovery

The Ideal Road Sealer and SurfacerGarden Paths and Roofing a Speciality

Sprw¥ffTn« Sab&SvtThe vUf latest of matmam for BMd Sufaetag and. Soiling, AimOoldpfcalt, which to a rlwmtral product in the form of an BmfeMlaA

Bitumen.■DCPIJCITT ITSELF—-In the laying on of Amoa Colflphalt them -

areno irritating delays or expenaiYe heating ormixing apparatusrequired, it is merely poured out of the cask or eontauer vrequired. In fact, it v appliedcold andbrushed over the surfacefeqnired to be treated with tht> ptntuwnn amount of time aniexpense.

ttDSESSB FACTOBXBSare beSnr emeteA thronghout the TTnited' JiQngdom, France, and the Continent for immediate snppUea «f

thia wonderful pxoduet.The eloeert attention of qoanffod Sißgineen, Boad Englneen,Architects, and Buildera in England and on the Continent ftbeing given to the great possibilities of this marvellona product.AmoaColdphalt i» a capital means *frenovating that lauqr ntfm making good your garden path. ' —Failed Saztlcaluson Amiinttoa.

A. R. HISLOP LTD.91-93 Wakefield Street, Wellington

SoleRctpreMcintetivm for N.Z.

i^HI^H WALLPAPER BEAUTYi 9 '$$Jo^i&&£:E $$$"? C comf°'t*We home is always11 I ¥fss!^*< inviting;—and home-makine de-

i 1 ' iilllP^ 1 ''"^^v^' simply modern and fresh, but11 jJH&tj§ a'tistic wallpapers tosuit theroom.; 1 I ■(".v^;?TN^ Seek our advice and have the] 1aif^^l^f^ 1 t§^vfa} value we associate with low-piice,

feStei :-f HILL & JACKSON Ltd.■""3SSs|fe|^ DECORATORS,PAINTERS,PAPERHANGERS*~~ JiL Manners St-, Wellington

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Ride a Guaranteed-for-eves*

RALEIGH ATHEALL^tfeEL^BICYCUSr oß||

With Sturmey-Archer 3-tpeedgear, Dunlop tyres, and the jff^ \

best <rf everytlmig. Jw jflfrScarffcr "7%« Bo*lt mflheRaltigh"~-Fm JS^P "^4* VUFInfflis Bros. & Co. Ltd. imP «

WEtLtNGTON 1^ Jie«

ENGINEERING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES CAIEFULLT EXECUTED BY

Hutcheson Engineering Co. Ltd.CM JEIVOIS QUAYvi CUBA ST., REPAIRS TO FINE WORK

WEJIIW6TON OVR SPECIALITY

The New Chevrolet is agood looking car. Its trimbody lines and attractiveDuco finish are uniqueamong low priced cars.

Yet you pay nothing extratourer* road- for Chevrolet beauty. It£»££rt&3 is part of the qualityyou'llf*?f)!«aael o°(° find reflected in every fearw".°.u)*S. diBC tureof the car.

- COACH (woodwheels,5 balloon tyres)£312 :

COUPE (disc wheels, 5 B jjOADWAY MOTOHsXTKZ"'rP«IMr»ton NorthbaUoon tyres) <308 BURRELL "32 DORRANT Fcilding

cpt»A*l (disc wheels 5 McKENZIE SiCO MarlonBMft^n tv«i)«3ab. H» S. HARMAN LTD W«.*»nmbaUoon tyres)ww. c L NE!LSEN-32 CO., LTD....- Damwvirke(AUF.0.8. M«nPorts) H. J. JONES «CO ...AU.t« to«

THE DOMINION MOTORS LTD.N.Z. Distributors

Courtenay Place, Wellington.

B^fflß fßMßßßH{||^^Blßffy-

PRICE DROP!"EXIDE" BATTERIES

£5-19-OTmSuiti

BUICK 4—All Models EARL A-:/CHEVROLET—AII Models HUPItfOBiLE 4 "FORD—AII Models OAKLANDDORT OLDSMOBILEESSEX 4 and 6 STUDEBiAKER Light Six

VOR ALLMOTOR CAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRS

THE OFHCIAL EXIDE SERVICE STATION78 and 70 Kent Terrace. Phone 22*385.

/& MOORE'S Petrol Fillertjg (Reid. Patent No. 52981).

11l Simple to Manipulate. LaaU a Lifetim.I jfl ' Guaranteed Positively Leak-Proof.& IB Self»fiUerinf,andemptie*tin in lextinsONE MINUTE.■ jD All Shapes and Lengths to suit various makes of Cars.'§■ MADE OF SOLID BRASS AND GUNMSITAL.

Nickle-plated epout-with steel piercer.

, sbfijr Prices: 12/6-(short sp<mt), 15/- (long spout).TE> unprsenrabl*«t your garaB «, write direct to

"^M the Sole Wholesale Distributing* Agents—'

H MOORE, HUGHES & GO.* " " PALMERSTON NORTH.

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Wd have pleasurein announcing tnat"weHODrhAvein stock just landed High Pressure and Ballon

Made in England. To suit your Car.

FIT THEM AND BB SATISFIEDObtainable through all Motor Houses inNewZealand

DUNLOP RUBBER. CO. QF AUSTRALASIA LTD.Wellington Christchurch -- Aiiiili*i--^:"

Chapel in a Liner.

In the Public Eye

NOTABLE PERSONALITIES INTHE NEWS

Mr. Nell MacleanPugnacity and pacifism, indivi- I

duality and comradeship, impulsive-ness and comradeship, are all com-bined in one person under the nameof Noil Maclean, the man who a fort-night ago drew the Speaker's attentionin the House,of Commonsto the factthat strangers were present in thegalleries and so brought about a posi-tion which neither he nor his partyreally desired. From his springy feetto his brown hair, now streaked withgrey, he is aggressively alive. He issecretary of the Scottish Labourgroup, and to him the Scotsmenowemuch pi their political success. Heis 49, and ever since the age of 16,when he helped to form the Patrickbranch of the Scottish Labour Parlia-ment, afterwards merged in the In-dependent Labour Party, he has beena speaker and writer in Labour andSocialist movements. His father, amaster mariner, was drowned whenthe present member for Govan was

Ionly two years old. At eight he was! earning money by delivering milk,and at 12 he left school and beganto work as a mechanic in the shop 3of the Singer Company. From 1913until his election to Parliament in1918, he was the organiser of the co-operative movement in Scotland,hold-ing a seat on the CentralBoard of theCo-operative Union. For many years jhe conducted economic classes in :Glasgow, and he was elected to theNational Council of the I.L.P. in 1919.. jThe Workers' Union put him on itsexecutive the same year, and in 1922re-elected him unopposed.Australia's Chief Justice.

The Full Court which laat weekheard an application for habeas cor-pus on behalf of Tom Walsh and Ja-cob Johnson,who had been sentencedto deportation by a special board set jUp by the Commonwealth Govern-ment, was presided over by the Chief jJustice, tho Right Hon. Sir Adrian |Knox. He is a son of the late SirEdward Knox, and was born in Syd-ney in 1863, being thus 62 years of ;age. He received his early educa-tion, at Harrow and Cambridge. Hegraduated at Cambridge " for theLL.B. degree, and was admitted tothe Inner Temple. He did not, how- Jever, practice in London, and return-ed to Sydney in 1886, when he wascalled to'the Bar. In 1906 he wasappointed K.C. Mr. Justice Knoxthen became enamoured of politics,but it. was apparently only a fleetingfancy, for he retired after only fouryears,during which period (1894-1898)he held the Woollahra scat in thoLegislative Assembly of New SouthWales. For over twenty-five yearsMr. Justice Knox has been promin-ently associated with the AustralianJockey Club, having occupied tho posi-tion of chairman for a number ofyears.. Before the war he raced hisown horses, Vavasour winning theSydney Cup for him in 1910,but dur-ing the years of the war, for patrioticreasons, he withdrew from active rac-ing. His keen interest in the BedCrosstook very tangible form duringthe early days of the war, when, atgreat personal sacrifice—he was leav-ing behind the most lucrative prac-tice in Australia—he went out asCommissioner to Egypt with Mr. Nor-man.Brookes in order to try andsmooth the way for the Red Cross.On more than one occasion Sir Adrianrefused a seat on the Supreme CourtBench,but eventually, in 1919,he ac-cepted the Chief Justiceship.Mr. Neville Chamberlain.

A challenge was issued in the Brit-ish House of Commonsthis week byMr. Neville Chamberlain to thosepeople who, calling themselves ocul-ists, are not qualified, either by ex-perience or knowledge, to so practice.Mr. Neville Chamberlain, a half-bro-ther to Sir Austen Chamberlain, isMinister of Health in the presentBritish Cabinet. He is one of thefew public men in England who hasnot served the conventional appren-ticeship to a public career, enteringit by way of commercial experience,but, like his father, the late Mr.Joseph Chamberlain, he combines astatesmanlike outlook with businessacumen. As a young man he wentout to the Bahamas, and when liereturned to England in 1897 he be-came a director of several of Bir-mingham's typical industries. Forsome time he steadfastly refused allinvitations to engaged in municipalor political activity. In 1911, how-ever, he entered the BirminghamCity Council, and became chairmanof its Town-planning Committee.'Hethen served on the Central ControlBoard (in connection with the liquortraffic), and in 1915-16 was electedLord Mayor of Birmingham. The warwas then at its most critical stage,and Mr. Chamberlain was appointedDirector of National Service by Mr.Lloyd George, but resigned in the fol-lowing August, as the scheme was notsuccessful. In 1918 ho entered Par-liament for the Ladywood Division ofBirmingham, and in Mr. Bonar Law'sCabinet was Postmaster-General.Hisnext public office was that of Pay-master-General in 1923, followed by ashort jperiod at the Ministry of Healthand at the Chancellory of the Ex-chequer. Mr. Chamberlain is how 56years old.

Mr. Cyril Norwood, M.A.The new headmaster of Harrow,

who this week succeeds the Rev.Lionel Ford, Dean-designate of York,since 1916 has been headmaster ofanother famous English school inMarlborough College. He was edu-cated at the Merchant Taylors Schooland took his M.A. degree at Oxford,where he was at St. John's College.In 1896 he passed first-class in Classi-cal Modd ations, and two years laterho passed first-class in Literae Hu-maniores. In 1899 he passed first into,the Home Civil Service, becoming aclerk in the Secretariat of the Ad-miralty. This position he resignedtwo years later to accept a mastershipat Leeds Grammar School, where heremained for five years, then becom-ing headmaster of Bristol GrammarSchool. For ten years he administer-ed this school moat successfully, oc-cupying during tho period the chair-manship of the Secondary SchoolsExamination Council. Mr. Norwoodwas born at Whalley, Lancashire, andis now 50 years of age. In additionto his scholastic attainments, he has

Ibeen prominent in the field of ath-letic sport, particularly cricket, ten-nis, and fives. Mr. Norwood is mar-ried, and has three daughters.

Ships and the SeaOld Orient Liner Bold.

The sale is announced in the "Ship-ping World" of the Orient liner Oron-tes, which was built in 1902 by theFairfield Shipbuilding and Engineer-ing Company. The Orontcs sailedfrom London on 24th October, 1904,on her maiden voyage to Sydney, andat that time excited a good deal ofinterest. Of 9000 grosstons, she wasthe largest of the Orient-Pacific fleetand in equipment and accommodationwas looked upon as a great advanceon the existing vessels in the Aus-tralian service. But the time arriv-ed when the Orontes was consideredout of date, and the Orient Companysold her in 1922 to British WorldTrade Exhibitions, Ltd., who fittedher out as an "exhibition" ship. Theintention was that the Orontesshouldtravel round the world exhibitingwherever she went British products,and thus stimulating Great Britain'sforeign trade. But the originators ofthe Bcheme were unable to get a suf-ficient number of firms interestedtherein, and British World Trade Ex-hibitions, Ltd., is now in liquidation.Hence the sale of the Orontes—knownalso since she changed hands at theBritish Trade—to Messrs. Thomas W.Ward, Ltd., Sheffield, who will, pre-sumably, break her up.Ships on the Scrap Heap.

Ships come and' ships go, but, onthe whole, we hear very little aboutthem. Here are some very remark

Iable figures about the world's fleet.jLast year there' were lost, through

■one cause or another, 316 merchantships, totalling nearly 2,000,000 tons,jand nearly three-quarters of themIwere steamers or motor-shins. Tin'sdoes not mean that there werj morewrecks, for there were actually fewer;but the huge total of more than1,300,000tons of shipping, was scrap-ped, the biggest figure ever recorded.Britain alone scrapped 260,000tons.Now, though it seems rather alarming

i that so many ships should be sent tojthe scrap-heap, 1,000,000tons does notIseem very much when we consider thejworld's shipping as a whole. TheI total wastage of ships in a yeari through wrecks is now only I per■cent., and the wastage through oldage not very much more.Another Sailer Gone.

The clipper barque -James Craig,formerly the Clan Maclcod,which hasbeen laid up in Hobart for many

! years, has been sold for conversion toa coal hulk. The James Craig wasowned by Messrs. Jones and Co., andwas the last of many sailers whichused to trade, between Australia andNew Zealand to be kept in commis-sion. When owned by the Craig Line,of Auckland (N.Z.) the James Craigmade a record passage from Mel-bourne to New Zealand, averaging12J knots an hour, Although Messrs.Jones and Co. have trade which thisbarque could enter, the difficulty wasto find experienced officers and crewwilling to go in sail. It was there-fore decided to rig her down for con-version to a hulk. Other well-knownunits of the Craig fleet were theLouisa Craig and Hazel Craig.

The new North GermanLloyd linerBerlin, which recently made hermaiden voyage from Bremen to NewYork, possesses a chapel, which hasbeen fitted into the women's room inthe third-class section, and is intend-ed for the use of all classes of pas-sengers. When the room is in ordin-ary use there is no sign that it canbe converted into chapel at a min-ute's notice, but when a white panell-ing in a corner is removed there isexposed a finely carved altar 4ft inlength and 2ft 6in in breadth. 'New Towing Principle.

It is reported that, a new principlewhereby disabled ships may be.towedat sea with far simpler towing tacklethan we have ever been able to usebefore has been perfected. The newmethod of towing makes use of anauxiliary steam engine, mounted onthe after deck of the towing vessel.This engine is equipped with a drumor spool and an automatic devicewhich causes the towing hawser tounreel against friction when the tow-ed vessel is struck by a wave andsuddenly surges backward. Then,when the jerk of the towed vesselis moderating the engine respoolsthe pulled-out hawser. Thus thenew method of towing resembles themethod used by'wise, fishermen whenthey trawl for heavy fish—no mat-ter what the fish does, they alwayskeep a uniform tension on the fish-liue.Oil on the Waters.

Itecent casesof pollution of the seasby oil, supposed to be "waste" fromoil-burning vessels, have arousedwidespread interest. A very little oil,it may be noted, can cause "pollu-tion," says an Australian journal.A spoonful of olive oil thrown onthe Serpentine, London, covered atract of water over 20 yards in dia-meter. On the same basis it has beenestimated that a cubic tank, each sideof which is 64 yards, would sufficeto cover the Atlantic with a film ofoil., An interesting theory regardingoil pollution has been advanced byLord Bearsted, who is one of thegreatest living authorities on petro-leum. He describes the pollution tothe breaking-up of ships containingoil in their double bottoms, of whichmany were sunk by the Germansdur-ing the war. These ships were sunkby bombs,and the oil in their doublebottoms remained untouched. Time,however, causes corrosion, and thispermits the liquid fuel to exude.Famous Clipper Ship.

One of the most remarkable woodenvessels ever built was tile clipper ship

iLightning, says the Sydney "DailyTelegraph." Her designer and builder,Donaia M'Kay, of East Boston, is c-cognised as the greatest shipbuilder thatthe United States ever had, indeed,many Americans claim that he \yas agenius, who stood out head and should-ers above every other naval architect fbis day. Certainly he never made afailure, unless that untried leviathan,the Great Republic, can be counted o.sa failure. Every one of his ships hadher o'.vn peculiar characteristics, butthey resembled each other in one greatquality, which was tremendous speed inhard winds. And if her performancesmay speak for her, the Lightning pos-sessed this quality to ? greater degreethan any other ship, either before orsince. Twice she made 24-hour runs, ; tan averageof 18 kr.ota,the day's workbeing op these occasions 436 and y 130miles. The Lightning was the first cffour very famous ships, designed andbui'.t by Donald M'Kay tot the orderof that remarkable shipping personality,James Baines,the founderof the Liver-pool Black Ball Line nf Australian pac-kets. In October,1869. the ship, whichhad just completed loading wool at Gee-long, took fire, and was finally scuttled. ,

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