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VOLI.CIX, No, 120. | Kegisterea as a newspaper la th« I| OeneralPnst Office in the United Kingdom. I .WELLINGTON. NEW ZEALAND~MQNDAY. MAY 2fi 192* 16-PAGES. PBICE: 9»Si& 2BffiNIVI ZEALAND ROLL OF HONOUR.IN IDEMORUII.

BIO^DI. —In loving memory of Rifleman L.l>ick Biondi, ' Machine Gun Section, BthKcmforcements, killed in action in Franceoil the 23th May, 1917; aged 35 years.

He did his duty, fought and died,Sjo honoured be his name.

Inserted by his loving mother and brother.CARR.—Inloving memory of Sergeant Cuth-■ bert Owen Carr, of 3rd Battalion, Now

Zealand Rifle Brigade, who was killed inaction at Armentieres on the 25th May,JDIB.

BIRTHS. jII'WWOOI).—On tho 19th May, 1925, att.licir residence. Owhango, King Country, to

.Mr. and Mrs. Stan Haywood (late of Brook-lyn, Wellington)—a bob; both well.

JAMT.ESOX.—Onthe 23rd May, 1935, at EpnniUamlet, Lower Hutt, to Mr.

'and Mrs. T.■L: Jamieson (nee Eileen Gilbert)—a daughter;

both well.WILLIAMSON.—Onthe 25th May,- 1025, atMnlroso street, Island Bay, to Mr. and Mrs.

E. 1. p.. Williamson—a daughter.

DEATHS.LORD.-bnthe 25th May, 1925, at the Wel-lington Public Hospital, Konald Smith,

inurigest son of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Lord,J!clvedere road, Hataitai; aged 20 years,(llawkes Bays papers please copy.)McUVGHi—Ontho 21st May, 1925, at Hamil-ton, Ester Lane, beloved wife of the lateMichael .Francis .McHngh; aged'l9 years.

ROCLSTON.-Onthe 25th May, 1025, at herresidence, 15, Patanga crescent, ElizabethMarthaRoulston; aged 75 years. Privateinterment.

WILLIAMS.—Onthe 24th May, 1925, at Wel-lington Hospital, Charles Williams, belovedfather of Mrs. W. K. Kenner, of 5, Rodrigoroad, Kilbirnie; aged 57 years. Privateinterment."

IN MEMOBIAM.JolU)A\.—ln loving memory of my darling -mother, who died on' the 25th May, 1924.

She led me by her tenderness,From childhood up to age,And all tho way her name Is writupon each hidden page.Inserted by her loving daughter, Ada.

CASH BATES lor Birth, llarriag*Death, and In Memoriam NoticesSIXPENCEper Line. (Minimumcharge, 2s 6cy. Six word* to too' line.

BIRTH, MARRIAGE, and DEATHKOT ICES must be endorsed bj someresponsible person to ensure theirinsertion.

MISCELLANEOUS..: VSTANTED—We do Plumbing we ao» » ..Drainage, we are prompt and weare reasonable;estimates given Ohristiejj_4i_jiriiuiuart-at Tel., 24-217. "' "\VrAN'1'ED to Borrow> second.-.; »T. mortgage, good freeholdsecurity, in-

'■" tcr.°>l. ,10_P"'L..centj:_AppIy_7M,_ETg. Post.v i\'VANTED—A-wonderful assortment of$ , ..Winter Indoor Games,from 9d, at' J lit; SiriisHardware.

\\fy",\NT.GlJ—A Profitable Pastimei'■»■ liaising Day-old Chicks. Buy aI .-ri.-lf. Hatcher now and get good reauj.ts.U.il.v ut Tim SimsHardware. "

l\.>irAi\XED—Wo still-Lead in Value in-.' ' StainlessKnives. Firth's first qual-" i.V always in stock... See our assortment... Jm: buns Hardware.,W^TEU-Big Display of Enamel-f ,wa_?', ToaP.ots from & 6d,Kettlesi.'i;iiii.4a,SinkDrainers. Tho SimsHard- "'^yANTED-Wonderful ''v_i_e'; in En-■i ,„ an?°l Saucepans: Bet 4 useful sizesjoy IPs. 6d. The SimsHardware.j^M"ANTED—Enamel Meat Dishes,Bak-.» t ing Dishes,and Pio Dishes;cheap-e*i. in town; direct from tho makers. Thebi.us Hardware. ■

j\\7*ANTED— Enamel Buckets, Slop.'-»■ Pails, and Baby Baths,all at ourfamouslow prices. The SimsHardwareiWAo"rED~Johnston Whtto CuP and'"■ ' » - baucors, 3 for 2s; usual prico 12s a■ _____The SimsHardware.itÂNUJiD—Buy your OddPlates this■ i cck- Best.English White Platesin nil sizes. The SunsHardware.I^TANTED-Anotlicr shipment of Ste-T 1 . yens Judge Brand Pearl Enamelbiuicenans and Kettles. These aro wonder-"tulviiliio. 'lho SimsHarwaro' IW-^*TEb -The .Prints Curling■ i o?°"gS -haY% and the priceIlartlu- * Pall"' °arly tO Tbo Sims,"&&7"ANTED—A nice shipment of Chrisv ,'■ Johnson's Sheffield Scissors to_Id\- ar° E°°d Valno- Tho Sim 3"W"4XlF¥-V'i^ddresses of OwnersofT ¥ Beautiful Houses about WellingtonUwrier under no obligation by photo-grapher. Write 805, -Evg. Post"TfcAY and Evening Frocks made. Henf--V- ■ stitching, etc. Mrs. Norton,Parlia-ment corner, Lambton-qy. Tel. 1042"I^VERYBODYwill be at the Town Hall-*-« on 3rd June."Pol^,Present .Day—Novelties, Armlets"-I Watches,Rings, etc SeeLloyd'sdisplay, Lambton-qy. and Cuba-stT7t 'MANNERS-ST.—No 6^,—55"r-f-vr* earthquake, only just this: Cun-ninghams Elite Registry has removedhere. Larger rooms to accommodate ourenormous crowds. Tel. 1572,All classeslabour required.

WANTED TO SELL.

BUICKS at £35, £125, £210, £225~£275 £300. ,blon Garagûsed Car Departmeu.i"\AK Furniture thcTllrTue of rimu, ed

6D IN & per week rjuys your furnitureat Kenner's,where everybody,buyFurniture. Lower Cuba-st.BÛRNITUREMt is interestinX to note-«- the number of customers, after doingthe town come back to Kenner's Lower('nba-st.

ENNER'S! When- you see Kenner^. tbink. l'urniture! Dream Furniture!SeeFurniture! Buy Furniture. At Ken-jier's. Casli or terms. Lower Cuba-st.("^ REAT Range of Travel Goods—Suit--3T eases from 12a,Hat Boxes from 18sM. CabinTrunks from £2 17s 6d. Nash's,(Juba-st. ,/ÂK Oval Bedroom Suite, £26 ISs'.J-*1 ..See.it raado.at..Art.Cabinet Co.,Ltd.. 2-17. U,ppor Cuba-st. ■"0100 WORTH FuraiSre for. £35 down.3* Chooseanythingrequired. We haveno rubbish. Art CabinetCo., Ltd. Cuba-

st. _"IJ'ASY InstaJments,Janep-huiit Furni-■*-* t-uru. £20, 5s ppr week; £40, 10s-£S0, 20b. Janes and Co:^TUddiford-gL '1 Q9_t ENGLISH Ch-no.2fi^7Ttr,JLy/VtJttwo-specd, overhauled,good con-rlîtion;owner leaving. Write 40, Evg."EIURNTTUIe Sale-rSaToTSineT~CrialJ- reductions. We must have room.Bon t buy before seeing our values.D.g.S., opp. King's Theatre.6D IN £ per week pays off any amountof furniture at Art Cabinet Co..Ltd . 247. Upper Cuba-stTTpURNITURE direct from factory toM. public: guaranteed value. Don'tfurnishbeforeseeuig the Wellinßton Cabi-net Co., Ltd., back 56, Adelaide-rd.MpTORISTS-Winter is herTTDrivlniGrloves, Gauntlets.Fur or Fiannel-lined, Motor-Cycle Helmets,all prices:Kla_sr Step Mats. Valance and Mnd-suard Protectors, Sponges. Chamois,Cieaninc Requisites CombinedBuyersLid.. ni"-n-<t. ' J

EVENING POST-TELEPHONES

(manager \advertising iPUBLISHING \ UNTIL SP.M,

LITERARY . , . UNTIL 4 P.M..„ GENERAL ENQUIRIIB UNTIL 7 P.M.«*-023 . " " NEWTOWN AQENCV3772—2 RlNO* PETONE3751— 4 RlNO» LOWER HUT 7„

SPECIAL PURCHASE.

LADIES' AND MAIDS' ALL-WOOLKNITTED' COSTUME ANDJUMPER SUITS, in plain and multi-coloured effects.

Usually Sold from 45s to 69s 6d.ALL ONE PRICE, 35a.

COLE'S CASH DRAPEEY, LIMITED,

■ 108,110,112,CUBA STREET.

LOST, FOUND, PERSONAL.

X OST, .'between Wainui-o-mata and-"-' Spiral Lock Bar Co., Melling, oneMANILLA ROPE,50ydB long, 3in dia-meter. Finder please return to

SPIRAL LOCK BAR CO.,: Melling. .

T .OST,Starting Handle of Motor-car.-»-" Finder please return Julian Grove,B, Holland-st.

OST, in Cubastreet, Pair of Girls'Shoes.Reward. ?_, Rintoul-st.1| OSTj Friday night,Brown ColliePup,Ai* fivo-montns. Finder apply M. Glen,Epuni, Lower Hutt. Reward. -i

OST,-£1' Note, Saturday, by child,Webb or Cubasts. Reward. 106,Webb-st.

OST, Greyhound Bitch (black andwhite), from 24,Parade,Island Bay,cornerDec-_t. Finder please return.LOST, Blue Ear-ring. Return to

Y.W.0.A., Boulcott-st; Reward. _IOST, between Hutt and Porirua,Sun-

' day, Folding Chair on wheels. Willfinder pleaso return. to, or phone, VanceVivian,corner Cuba-st.? .LOST; Lady's Handbag, containing

keys, .etc., -vicinity Kelburn- .tram.Apply office,Midland Hotel. Reward.

OST,Friday night, between Rawhititerrace and Home-st.,via Lambton-.

qy., String o£ Pearls.. Please ring 21-825.Reward. 'LOST, Gold Signet Ring,. Saturdayevening, between Botanical Gardens

and Govt. Bldgs. Reward. Ring Tel.3253.TTiOUND, Onoto Self-filling Fountain■A-V Pen, Tory-st., Saturday. Ownercan havo sumo from Taranaki-st. PoliceStation. ■

WILL Persian wbp took Leather At-tache Casefrom s.s. Cobar,6.15 p.m.

Saturday, please return same to East-bourne Ferry Office,to save furthertrouble ?

W'-ILL Person,who- took Overcoatbymistake,from St. Francis's Hall,Saturday night, .return same? Identity

known. '

"T*7",ILL Finder Black Velvet Handbag,» ' ' lost,last Tuesday night, pleaso tel.377? Keys wanted urgently. Reward.TNFORMATION urgently Wanted asJL to whereabouts of R. W. Dunn, leftManchester early 1923, to settle ■ Wellinf-ton.. Write Box 1085,Wellington.' "

CHRISTIAN Gentlemanwould like tomeet ChristianGirl or Lady, view

matrimony.J -Please leave address. Write802,Evg. Post. '

WANTED TO RENT.

"VTTrANTED,Vicinity Cottlevilleterrace,." ». 2 .Small UnfurnishedRooms,mar:ried obuple and '.girl,9 yeaics, modera'orent,"or ront cottage;' will ing*bui' furni-turo. Write 739,Evg. Post. .WANTED io Rent,.Workshop. State

rent, size,and;position to 736,Erg.Post.. ■" ' , . ■',- ■ , '

WANTED, Well-Furnished Room,c.1.,balh, etc., central. Write 733,Evg.

Post- ■ . ■■ . , . ."■ ■

WANTED, at moderate .rental, 4 or5-roomed House,Khandailah, forrespectable' couplo,"two children. Write

755, Evg. Post. ■

ANTED to Ront, 5 or 6-rd. Houso,I adult family,moderate rent. Writo

769,.Evg. Post. . .ANTED to Ront,Self-containedUn-furnished Flat, 2 largo rooms, kit-

chenette,married couple, one child. Write23,Post Agenc3% New town.

ANTED, in Newtown, by RefinedCouple (no children), 2 Unfurnished

Rooms,use of kitchen and all conveni-ences. Apply, stating terms, to 139,PostAgency, Newtown.

'ANTED to Rent,8-10-roomed House,Thorndon or Mount Victoria pre-ferred; lease reasonable. Write 762, Eve.Post.WANTED, City or Kelburn, Self-

contained Flat, four rooms, fur-nished or unfurnished. Write 773, Ever.Post. .

'ANTED Rent,4 UnfurnishedRooms(one" suitable kitchenette for gascooker), Thorndon. preferred. 778,. Evg.Post.WANTED, in good locality, Furnished

Flat, by family of two. Write 774,Evg. Post.'ANTED Rent,SmallHouse or Bach,unfurnished,by elderly couple.

Would pay one month's rent in advance.Particulars 862,Post Agency, Newtown.WANTED to Ront, large House;will

buy contents. Write 791. Evg. Post.rORKING Woman wants Room, partfurnished,City; low rent. 783,EvgI'ost.

"ANTED, by quiet married couple.Flat, 3 or 4 rooms, partly furnishedor empty, central. Writo 806. "Evg. Post.

WANTED to-Rent. Small Flat; un-Jiiraishccl,Thorndon or Lambton dis-

trict, moderate ront. Write 800, Evsr.Post. . " '

T ADY requires nicely Furnished Bed-.»._ .Sitting-room, fireplace, gas ring,morning_tray. Terms to 803,Evg. Post."rpWO working men require- Furnished--*- Room, .with conveniences, private en-trance, or Bach. Writo 746,Evg. Post.

MISCELLANEOUS.

TVTURSE,with own home,will tako ini-1 Patient. £3 10s per week. Write563,Evg. Post.

RESSMAKING School (2nd floor,Rod's Building, Courtonay-pl),Smocking Lessons,Is 6d; Frocks cut andfitted from 5s 6d. ■

LIVE- long and live well by eating Im-perial P.ee Honey. Get the vita-mines that give health.W'HKN Buying it costs rooro, in uso ft

goes further. All quality stores.Imperial Ben Honer.GiffNA, Glasswarc,~elc., Cementedor

Riveted. At -Walkers UmbrellaSliop. 53,. slanners-st. ScissorsGroundSet daily.

EAT James' Bread. IFs appetising.Easy to digest. At grocers. Try

,'lnmcs' Brown Broad.CHIMNEY Sweep—George Luff, Prac-tical Chimney Sweep. GeneralClean-ing. 105, Daniell-st., Newtown. Tel.25-818.

aSTIN'S Table de Hote Lunch at 2swill tickle your palate. Dustin's,Cuba-st. |

NOTHING is more appetising for that"empty feeling" than James'Bread. From grocers.

rpAILORING—For a genuine Tailor-X ■ made Suit at a reasonable price, callon J»s. W. Cocksedge,98,Manners-st. (up-stair?).

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JUST Opened—A beautiful selection ofReal Alabaster, all shades,' inva«es. stc. LJwjrd, 4*»«U«,J_u_jj*on.-qrand Cubn-st.

CLEANING DEPOT.,

TO ARB E R AND CO.,DRY CLEANERS,Etc.,153,LAMBTON QUAY(Near Midland Hotel), .

And Head Office125,Cubastreet.

Tel 226. Tei. 226.

MISCELLANEOUS.rpOWN HALL, 3rd June, 1924. Great■*- time. Town Hall, ord oune, IS_O.Uuino and see.

ANCHESTER .Clearing House-Mon's Lightweight ileecy Vestsand Underpants. VVholsale price, 3s lid.

M-Rb'. GALLEHAWK, , Clairvoyant,gives .Headings, Ladies only,- from10 lob, at 59. Thompson-st.

>"|>HK Ancients 'knew, your forefathers

-*- know that Honey was good. "WoknOjv__thatînperialBee is the best.

R' OBERTSON'S—Have your SuiTTrCostumecleaned and-pressed at theJfertii'Dye Works,37, Ghussnee-st..Tel.ANCHESTER Clearing. House—36inEgyptian Lopgploth, guaranteed no

dressing, i Wholesale ■ price Is 3d.

DON'T come a cropper! Look for" "Unique" on stopper. Best Hot-

water Bottle made. Chemists,anddeal-ers;_ ■■ - . ■ : ' " ■

AGGIE,'' "Yes Ma." "Comeup-stairs and get dressed for the Jazz

at the Town Hall, 3rd June." '

ri>HJS will do me! That's the talk-*" when James' Bread comes from thegrocer's.

/"\UR cent/al position assures quick sale,\r best prioee, any " quantity furniturewanted. Vine's, Auctioneers,:107, Cub-tomhouse-q_. ■' ■

TI/rANCHESTER Clearing House—Strip-J.YA ed Fuji 1 Shirts,"wiC* collar tomatch... Whoelsale.price 12a 6d. -■

rpOBLEKONE Chocolatehas been sucÂ , cessfully'marketed for twelve years.Many unsuccessfulattempts made to imi-tate. Avoid imitations—look for iiame.^

SMART Velvet Frocks,well made,42s-BeautifulEvening Frocks,all shades39s 6d;. Velour . Coats to measure. AtMorgan's, 115,Cuba-st. ■

STAINLESS■.Knives (table or dessert)2a 6d each, Lloyd's price only.Jowe]ler,_Lambton-qy. and Cuba-st.MANCHESTER"Clearing- House-AIT-Wool ColonialFlannels. Wholesale'price 2s 4d." - ■ . ■

SET you at' the Town Hail on 3rdJune. Flo. , " ......rj.ET the best,'hardy, well-grown SouthV ; Island. Fruit Trees. R. A. Nicol's,Reliance SeedStore,37, Courtenay-pl.T_ Uy British and you Buy the Best—-*-* ■ -Lrnque Hot-water Bottle. Soldall chemists and dealers.■pOBERTSON^S-Have 'your Faded■\ Co!^ R,edye(i to last you out theI-winter. Perth Dye .Works,37, Ghuznee-

Clearing House^s2inWoven StnpedTwillPyiaina Flan-nelette.. JB different designs. Wholesaleprice. Is. fid... . ..;■;', A . DKIJCACT, a Medicino,a Health--£A. giving Food,Ihe pureat of Nature*products—lmperial Bee Honey.tpOR winter colds and'.wintor ills, _'

u-n H?lq!le Bottl° - saves doctors'bills. All chemists and dealers.TCINGAGEVineând Co.--foryonr Auc-_-f-* tior. bale. Satisfactionguaranteed.Only address',107,Customhouse-qy. '

IVT^V??15??^?:Cleanne Ho_li^BoinXTX. White Hernngbono Sheeting, goodquality. AVholesale price -slid. .TVTURSES'and '-Waitresses"- Aprons in

i*■ V stock and to order. Infanta' Out-fit-,,etc. : Mrs. Collins,next Rod's Butch-ery, Conrtenay-pl.

rHAT ,a tilno we had at the Town.Hall last 3rd June.TÛKNITURE Buyers - Our new"-*- scheme,.direct from factory to you:means big savings. Wellington CabinetCo., Ltd., back 56, Adelaide-rd. OpenI'riday nights."PLUMBING—If you require a goo_-*- Plumber and a satisfactory Job donepromptly,Tel. 20-982. C. W. Martin, 13,Tory-st. ■ :

ANCHESTER Clearing HousedMen's All-Wool Mosgiel HearyRjbbed Pants and Vests. Wholesaleprice 7s 6d. ' ' .IF there's anything better than oneof Dustin's F&mosPies, it's.two ofItliem. Dufltin's,- Cuba-et

VY only Imperial Bee Honey—theHoney with the flavour of the fra-I prrant flowers. .W'ARM Feet assured -with "Unique"

Hot-water Bottle. Guaranteed notto leak. All chemists and dealers.ANCHESTERClearing House—3oiriPure Linen Tea Towelling. Whole-sale price Is 6d. . - ,

STAINLESS Table Spoons and Forks2s each: Dessert,Is 6d each; TeaSpoons, Is. Lloyd, Jeweller,.Lambton-qy. and Ouba-st.nHAILORED Suits,from £7" 15s. MaterlA ial and make the best. Lewis'sNow TaUonng Rooms,8.N.Z., Manners-st., Ist floor.

'HAT better sweetmeat lor your,childthan Toblerone ? See came onpacket. RefuseImitations. 7s packet.

MANWw 'IIF-, a°*"S HolJii=siy?Ail-\>00l JoreoTS, nary or _-mv"VVV. TAAn I «« « f

' *<_ c jou"j-

>> noiQsaio pneo irom os od. 'CISSORSand Cntlery Ground anddaily at Walker's Umbrella Shop55, Manners-st.DUSTIN'S Eamos Pics are obtainable

at .The Rondivoo,Basin Reserve,alsoat -Miss 'Jefferaon'e.Cecil, Bldga.OTS* Wrist Watches from 12s 6d";Girls' from 15s; absolutely reliableLloyd, Jeweller,Lambton-qy. and Cuba-st.: '■ -ANCHESTER Clearing House—AU-Wool Botany Hose. "At wholesaleprice 2s lid. ■ '■ -C" lATERING—We will be pleased to' quote you for yoar dance or. party.

We cater for all the best functions Dus-tings, _Ltd. '

TiX)BLRRONE ChocolatepackorfiaTblenX imitated. ■ It's the contents thatrount. Ask tor Toblerone,and insist on\L

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MILK, almonds,and honey, give thatdeliciousneas to Toblerone Choco-late that remains a memory. Avoid imj-

"■|Vf SFrafKST.:rER~CieannK Houl?=Lad"--na '^., ];l<?e7-'ln?d Bloomora,W. andO.b. iSholosale price 2s 6d.

CIHANGE ordinary bread to James'> v Bread. None so good as James'At grocers. Try James' Brown Bread!H~' KLINBERG, 251, Willis-st.,~_&.

" pert Cleaner,Dyer, and Preasei "Tailor-made Coat-frocfcaa specialtyCoat-frocksfrom old coptunies. 'AGENTS—Please note that my pro-

perty. 49, Todman-st.,Brooklyn hasbeen withdrawn from sale. ',T lEBEZEIT'S, Potono—Higheet-grad^XJ English Leyland Rubber Hot WaterBags; prices from 6s 6d eacb.

ANCHESTER Clearing Honse-36inVelveteen, twill back, silk finishbo»t procurable. All shades. Wholesaleprice Ss lid. ; -

ATQH this paper for adTerfciMwentJiOYtlJune.

"r^LOREX" UMBRELLAS, in Blaolv-« and Colours.These smart umbrellas,while having big spread when open, fiiinto suitcase when closed. We display, a:wholesale New Zealand distributors,"hundreds for your choosing at very ncarljLondon prices. Look for name "Glorex11

in good letters insido each umbrella. Col-oured Umbrellas for sun or rain, extraspecial quality, usually 355,455, to cleat276,.30s6d,nigger, navy, tan.grey, green,and cinnamon. Black Silk Umbrellas (notcotton), usually 25s to 455, to clear 17s 6d,19s 6d, 23s 6d, to 325. No connection 6hopsor travellers trading as Lethaby's in NewPlymouth, Wangunui, Palmcrston,or Mae-terton.

LETHABY'S,. Only opp. GeneralPost Office, Wellington.

BOARDAND RESIDENCE.'

WANTED, by Two Young Men(brothers), Board private Protestant

, family, Courtonay-pl., Mt. Vie, Orion-■ tal Bay; .no others. Writo 743, Evg.i Post.

"Y*TANTED, by Tradesman,Single,it. Board and Residence. Apply Y4O,

i Evg. Post.WANTED, Board, by father and two

boys, school age. Write 757, _vg.i Post.

WANTED, by Tramway Motorman,. Board.and Residence,private fam--1 ily preferred. Apply to Motorman,Post

Agency,'Newtown.WANTED, . Two Gentlemen share

large Double Room, full board,good quiet home,few minutes city. Tel.-2-731. .WANTED, Board, by married couple,

handy to Northland. Reply, stating■ terms, .768,Evg. -Post.

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WANTED, 2 Young Men Boarders,private home, good ' table, everycomfort, Newtown. Address . Post Ag-

' eney,.Newtowh. '

WANTED, by business lady, withsmall boy,at school,Board and Resi-

dence with private .family; must be cen-tral and select. Apply 796,Evg. Post.WANTED,- near to 'Varsity, Board

and Lodging,-for man, student. Ap-ply 807,Evg. Post. ' -i CCOMMODATION,in private family£\- preferred, is sought by young busi-ness' man. Write 755, Evg. Post.ACCOMMODATION, first-class,with

breakfast—Sorrento,3, Grafton-rd.,near New University, Lower Symonds-st.,Auckland. -.

OARD and Residence,30s a week,No. 1, Lloyd-st., off Pirie-st.,.Kentterrace end.B~USINESS- Gentlemanrequires Board. with homely family; single room.Terms. -744, Evg. Post.BUSINESS Lady requires comfortable

Board "and Residence.' Terms. Writo809,-Erg. Post.TjiNNISMORE, \6S, Boulcott-st^ has

"■M-J vacancies Double and Single Rooms.Superior accommodation. Terms mod-erate. 'Tel: 875. '

C" GENTLEMAN wishes to Board withT private family as. paying guest.Terms moderate. Convenient to City.

Write, 606,Evg. Post.SELWYN Private Hotel, Cambridge

terrace, Gourtenay-pl. end—Vacan-cies for Permanent or CasualGuests.T7AOANCY for 2 "or 3 Gents,comfprt-

» able homo,'quiet, private, central.> il, Portland crescent (off Hawkesstone-st.),

Thorndon. ■ - : ■ -YOUNG LADY . desires Comfortable

,_Board in: refined home, central.Terms t0.'700,Evg. Post. ''YOUNG ProfessionalLady requires Pri-

vate Board;and Residence. Apply674,Evg. Post. " '

YOUNG Man requires .ComfortableBoard-Residence, including soft

washing. Handy to town. Write 742,Evg. Post."VTOUNG Business Man wants Private' i Board, handy to city,.quiet. Write737, Evg. Post.YOUNG Business -Lady requires Com-

fortable Board with private fam-ily; singlo room; central. -State terms.. 749,- Evg. . Post. '

BIENT Private Hotel, Oriental Bay,right on sea front, 10 mins. by tram' fromcentre oity. Tariff moderate. Week-

ly and "permanent gutsts by arrangement.Tel. 21-259. P. Jas. Murning, Proprietor.. MOUNT VICTORIA.WANTED, Board and Rosidence,by

gentleman and wife, in select pri-vate family. Please state terms, whichmust be moderate. Write 798,Evg. Post.

PROPERTIESFORSALE.

SECTION, Mills-rd.,Brooklyn, close newbus route; ready for building;

cheap, torius: 45,Evg. Post.£925—OWNER transferred,now vac-

ant, Lyall Bay (most sheltered street),cosy 4 Rooms,c.1., gas cooker,gas cop-per. Insured £740,mortgage"6 p.c. Mustbe sold immediately. liiasy terms. Key,Marshall,Grey-st. . ■

WANTED to Sell,Hataitai, 6 Rooms,near completion, large tiled range,pedestal, basin,porcelain bath, beam ceil-ings, load glass door, everything desired.Modern Homes,50, Courtenay-pl.

'ANTED Sell, charming Bungalow,5 rooms and kitchenette,Hataitai,largo rooms, 2 panelled in oak, concrete

foundations,very large bathroom, porce-lain : bath, basin, caliphont, gas cooker,eloctric light, oriel windows, concretepaths, Govt. mortgage £700 4_ per cent,thereon. Price £1650. Absolute snip.Apply quickly, M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lambton-qy. -

ANTED Sell, Charming Villa Resi-lience, 5 rooms and kitchenette,beautifully sunnyposition, about 10 mins.from cable car, Kelburn, lofty rooms, h.and o. water, pore, bath, gas cooker,0.1.,big section,view,concrete paths; soldier'smortgage £800. 4_ per cent., thereon;price £1550. Real snip. Mintjro andCo., 215, Lambton-qy.

ANTED Sell, nice Bungalow, fivorooms, Kilbirnio. close car, on level,flat section. Couldeasily bo converted in-

to 6 rooms, lovely bathroom,porcolainbath and basin,h. and c. water, c.1.,gascooker. Prico £1250,£200deposit. Bijjsnip. Immediate possession. M'lnt.yroand Co., 215, Lambton-qy.

ANTED Sell, 4-rd. Cottage andshed thereon,suitable carrier,horse

or motor van, 3 or 4 minutes Aro-st. tram■ terminus, pretty spot, sunny, sheltered;

price £650:£200deposit; snip. M'lntyreand Co.. 215,Lambton-qy. '

ANTED Sell. SweetBungalow, 5rooms, built heart timbers,Brook-

lyn close tram, interior nicely finished,every modern comfort. Price £1250;snip. M'lntyro and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.

ANTEI) Sell, 6-rd. House, HornNewtown Park, land 52' x 590ft

(about), also motor garage and work-shop, electric: light, gas cooker, porcelainbath, calipbont, concreto paths. Price£1250.Hugo snip. M'lntyro and Co. 215,Lambton-qy. \WANTED Sell, pretty 4-rd. VilhT

choice position, Lyall Bay, closebeach,electric light, gas cooker, porcelainbath, concretefoundations,concrete paths.Price £925.Great snip. Quick posses-sion. M'lntyro' and Co., 215,Lambton-qy- ■

WANTED Sell, Gentleman's Resi-dence,9 rooms and kitchenette,best

part Thorndon,best and handiest; con-tains evory possible up-to-dato appoint-, ment; houses in this position very,seldom. happen for sale. Speedy application nec-essary. M'lntyre and Co., 215,Lamb-ton-qy.

"ANTED Sell, nice 6-rd. House]Thorndon, good situation,nice out-

look; electric light, gas cooker, big roomslarge hall. Price £1250.£400 deposit.! Hijgß .tnin. M'-tnti-ff .md Co,, 215,Lambtou-qy. ■

BARGAINS FROMLONDON.! 200 RICH SILK JUMPERS,' AT 10/- AT<■ rr^S HALF PRICE.. This is a delightful garment, with a_ novel finish of a deep silk fringe at botht hem and s ecvos. The colours includeSalmon,Jade Turquoise, Lemon,Putty,Champagne, Lime, Cream, Sky, and, Black. They are well worth 255.

QUEREE BROS.,116,WILLIS STREET.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

WiÊD MTTRooms, . Newtown." » y £1050.Suit working man. For full' particulars.write 78Jl_Kvp_pr,. tWANTEf)^cirß_r7eaiow, every con-,V vemencc, motor shed. Deposit £300balance easy. Lyall Bay. Write 781 WPost. ' ' -"*>"

X^TANTED Sell,7-rdTHouse, one floor.T r lctono, all convs. Prico £1100,£100> depos.t. M'intyro and Co., 215, Lamb(onjiy^"TOrANTED to Sell, Several GoodSce^TT- tions, Peue's Estate. Derwoni-st.,Courleu^l. 6rn H°me3Asenc'V' 50"

JRAS'I?°us1?°usp:rCo^suTrinTnnd^_~ofrfr -/r,oper';C 3 Sale,compiled byJiartridgcs House Agency (Fst 1921^?2___________lJEjbr^n c ) ''H^ÔNE^T^rôo^sTôd:X* em- house. £1800, substantial de-posit. -Every convenience. Modern Homes,Rod's Buildings, Courtenay-pl.

T^LLICE-STT^lâTltiturH^rnrrT^c^ml,■y-IVIAN-ST.—Near National Bank, 2▼ Houses,6 rooms, valuable vâro-houso site Particulars Modern HomesAgency, 30,Conrtenay-pl.]W"EAV 6-rd. Bungalow, GrafFon-ri, RoiSTX^ neath, large rooms, Sas, c.1., h. andc. shower, front and side verandah tilegrates, every cony. Tel. 20-524.T OWER HUTT-^-4-rd. Bungalow, Ka7-JLJ age; price £1050;Govt. moragage£600; deposit £200.Power. Tel. 70, Hutt.Tv°T-?1?' HUTf^-b-rd. Bungalow', beaui-*-■* tifut home, 0.1., etc;; price £1450-Govt. mortgage £1000. Power. Tel 70Hutt.T OWER HUTT-5-rd. Bungalow, gar--M ago, drive, lawns; prico £1650; Govt.mortgage £1000. Power,Tel. 70. Hutt.T7IOR SALE, 5 Rooms,Thorndon,vac--a- ant; prico£1175;deposit £150. An-ply owner, Nausbaum, 56, Waitoa-rd.,Hataitai. . ,0.100 DEPOSIT secures 7-romed Houie",0t0.0.1., gas, bath, cupboards,' goodlocality, near tram. Tel. 21-857. ■

TIAHORNDON QUAY—Section,30 "s120 approx.; price £80 per foot;small cash deposit. Modern Homes 30Courteriay-pl. ■' ■ - ' '

lIARANAKI STREET—Section, 47- x■ 80 approx.; price £1400,a o-ift;cash or near offer. Modern Homes, 30,Courtenay-pl. -

"OETONE—S Rooms,all convs; ialê"-»- section;-£950.Deposit £50. Or willlet for terra. Also,-Section,40 x-108-cheap. Lenzmi,107,Customhouse-qy. -£100 DEPOSIT-Modern 4-rd. Bung^low. Melrose,all convs. Large, sec-tions. £800; easy terms. L^nzini, 107Oustomhouse-qy.TiTIRAMAR—26, York-st.,5 Roomsand-ltj. kitchenette,all convs., level i-aeresection,, srjiii'rtte paths, garden, shrubs,garage;Govt.mortgage Ring 25-258.XHANDALLAH—Nice Building Sec-tion, 48 x .148,harbour view Sacri-fice £90, cash £20. J." H. Wood, LandAgent, Ngaio.-Tel: 18-422. ..TVTGIAO—6 Rooms,convs., wired hydro,x . .drainage, best locality. Owner ad-vertising, possession guaranteed. WritolaO," JcUVJJ. -Post- '

T?ELBURN Parade-Easy diitarlceTJ^ri ra-S'' £1,50 ■ deP°sit' Sacrificed atf. V " PunEalow,4 rooms and kitchen-" ette. Lisle and Co., 200. Lambton-qy.X"E!J^RN~5 Rooms' ever3' conv7,JLJi. D.b.S. mortgage, vacant, £1550;£300 cash. Mackay and Malcolm, 185,I'eathcrston street.

MT' Largo - Room^-L'-B- splendid order, handy situationview. £1550;terms. Benge, 6, Bouloott-st."|2"ELBURN—New 2-Story . Bungalow,-"- 6 rooms, perfect order, two sunporches; largo section. £2500. Benge.6, Boulcott-st. b 'IGHLAND PARK-Now Bungalow^5 rooms, kitchenette. Carraraceil-ings, sunny position. £1650;£200 cash.Bongc, 6, Boulcott-sfc.

ROOKLYN—SRooms, good order,space for garage, glorious ga.r_on,handy tium. £1225; terms. Benge, b,Boulcott-st.TDONGOTAI—Modern 5^5! Biinga"XV low, all latest appointments, splen-did view, Govt. mort. This is a snipPrice £1775. Cashrequired £325. Mac-kay and Malcolm, 185, Featherston-st.ISLAND BAY—Nice B^rZ ModeTHBungaloM-, only built2 years; everypossible modern cony.; Govt.mort. Price£1400;cash £400. Mackay and .Malcolm185, Feathorston-st.

ATAlTAl—Splendid 5-rd. ModernHome, built in best timbers; largesection; splendid view. Price £2050.Terms arranged. Mackay and Malcolm,185,Feathereton-st.

£75 CASH secures 5-rd. Modern Bun-galow,Kilbirnie. This is an excellentopportunityto secure a home on small de-posit. Price £1550. Mackay 3nd Mal-colm, 185,Featheraton-st.IRAMAR—Nico 5-rd. House,with

motor parage, large grounds, nicelylaid out, D.S.S.mortgage.' Trico £1250.Terms arranged. Mackay and Maloolm,185, Featherston-st.."ALLACB ST. (off)—Two House*,. room to build, section 63 x ]20;

good projiosition; £1700; cash £400Business Exchange, 175, Willis-sl.NEW 3-roomcrl Bungalow~all conveni-

onces, good alluvial section, situatedPetone. Price £775; deposit £100.Fos-ter's, 33, Panama-st.150 DEPOSIT, balance easy terms—sRooms and scullery, best part ofThorndon, £1100.Key at Foster's, 35,

Panama-st. Inspect this at once.f»925, BUNGALOW,4 rooms, Lyall Bay,'3-i nice appearance, concrete foundationand paths, gas stove, c.1.,porcelain bath,etc., immediate possession; terms. Key toview: 7, Arlington-st.,City.

GAlO—Vacant,nice 4-rd. House andKitchenette, all convs., fowlhousessheds, splendid garden: near busses andstation. £950. Cash £150.J. H. WoodNtraio.ITOR SALE—Khandallab—New 5-rdBungalow,well constructed and nice-ly finishedwith best materials,nice sec-tion, close to Railway Station. Price£1175.Write 790, Erg. Post./OVERLOOKING Basin Reserve—Mod-"yj em Residence " (suitable two flats)8 rooms, latest appointments. Price £1950.Governmentmortgage. Lisle and Co.,200Lambton-qy. "

(I'KOSKY TERRACE— Residence,7J Rooms, all eonvs. Ideal apartment-house. £1500. Deposit £250.A cheapproperty. Lisle and Co., 200,Lambton-£___ , .JOHN-ST.—Soundly-constructed 7-rd.

■ Residence, c.1., gas cooker. hotwater service;£1050,terms. Coui-tenayPlace Land Agency. 13a,Courtenay-pl.,alongsicfe Boot Shop. ■

0125 DEPOSIT—CIosecity. Modernc& 5-rrl. Dwollinir, casement windowsP.1.; £1030. -Snip. Courtcnay .■Place.l.»nrj Asrrpc*. wa-f Courtoujir-01.. aJcirur-sidr B'.-ol Slion.

RAP!. Answer: Comein. GoodMorning.

TTAVE a Cup of Tea? Thank you, ]""■ will if it's

ROBUE.I ALWAYS DRINK THE BEST.-

WANTED TO SELL.qrVHREE-SEATER English Car for Sale,-*" in good order,cheap for cash buyer.

Ring Mr. Walker, 23-172,for particulars.CHEVROLET, Do Luxe model, 3-

seyter, nico looking car, and in tip-J°P,,order, stand any trial. Ring Mr.

23-172,for particulars.CJEWINGMachines,just landed,at Rad-*J ford's, cheapest in town. Call in-spect. Pianos from £25."VTATTINGS in all widths and qualities,-WJL just opened, from Is lid yard; won-derful value. Radfordand Co.f|"UNKS, 250-gallon heavy Tanks,reduc--*- ed to 50s each,less than half-price.At Radford's,Manners-st.rpUMBLERS. 3s 6d per doz, worth 8s-«- 6d; 5s doz, worth 10s 6d,and 6s doz.,worth 12s. At. RadCord's.T»OSE_, Roses, Roses—Ordernow fromX-*J R. A. Nicol,Roliance SeedStore, 37,Courtenay-pl."npOBLERONE—Tho first patented milk-"- chocolate with almonds and honey—all confectioners,Is packet. Avoid im-ltations.T77EEP Baby warm and you keep him£-V well. Doctors recommend "Unique"Hot-water Bottles. Chemistsand dealers.rr\HE incomparable "staff of life." That-*- is James' Bread, folk say. Fromgrocers.

IMPERIAL Bee Honey—Use it forbreakfastand tea for your health'ssake."T\USTIN'S Cream Sponges will not*-f keep if exposed to children. Tryone. Dustin's.TÛSTIN'S Family Is Cakesare full"*-' of vp»uo; fresh supplies daily. New-town, Cubt-st.; Rondivoo,. Basin Ro-serve; Miss Jefferson's,Cecil;

ALL is not gold that glitters"—all.three-cornered packets do not con-

tain Toblerone chocolate. Look for name.AS warm as toast with a "Unique"Hot-water Bottle. All sizes, allchemists and dealers.C<WISSWeight Clocks,imitation "cuckooKJ" 5s 6d, small Office Clocks'4s 6d.Lloyd, Jeweller,Lambton-qy. and Cuba-TJILLOW' Slips, Is; Sheetings, single■*■ from 12s 6d,double from 16s 6d pairMrs. Collins,nest Rod's Butchery. Cour-tenay-pl.

lANO, Doll Son's, practically new"£85. G. Bitpssi and Co., Piano-forte Tuners, Repairs, 45,' GhuzneestTel. 22-066. '

X'OUR'Home mad©beautiful with ArtCabinet-Co.,Ltd., Furniture, at 6din £ per week. 247-249,Upper Cuba-st.'/m A DAY buys a ChesterfieldSuite,' at Kenner's. Why disturb yourbanking account? Which you may want

any time. Lower Cuba-st.

LINO! Lino! Great variety of patternsto choose from. All prices to suitall pockets. Kenner's, Lower Cuba-st.

"I3EAUTIFUL Roll-back ChesterfieldJ-* Suite, in protty rfioquetto, £20.Special price. Kenner's,Lower Cuba-st.. Yellow Shop.

OAK Furniture! "Factory to public."at rimu prices. We sell no rubbish.Quality guaranteed. Cashor terms Kcn-ner's. Lower Cuba-st.VTOUNG'S Hood Dressing, for motor--*- cars. Arnold's, Ltd., Taranaki-st.:/~kAK OvalBedroom Suite, £25. "_fac-V/ tory to public." Your credit is goodwith us. Kenner's. Lower Cuba-st."DEDDING! Bedding! Bedding! Buyf-» your new Bed at Kenner's. Singlefrom20s,Double from 355. Lower CubVst. - -IÛRNISH at Kenner's! . Why B_y"*■ Second-hand,which is more or lessfull of borer when you can have now fromKenner s oh terms?

ALE of Bedding. We are ov«r-stocked, must sell; single from 20sdouble 355. D.F.S., opp. Ring's. 'rpIRES-,Mohawk Flat-tread Cordsout-J- last your car; generous oversize,stocked only by CombinedBuyers; Ltd.

OTOR-CAR LAMPS-Head, Side",-Tail, or Parking; suit any Oar.CombinedBuyers, Ltd., Dixon-st.OAK Bedroom SuiteSale. Comealongand pick yours. Great variety tochoose from,, from £25. D.F.S:, oddKing's Theatre. '^ . ■

y*'AND'S Bag Shop sell for 21s GoodDeep 14in CowhideAttache Case,

two locks 69, Willis-st:AND'S Bag Shop sell for 82s 6d SolidCowhideSuit Case;24.in,with goodlocks and corners. 69, Willis-stAND'S Bag Shop sell for 20s,StrongFibre Hat Box,20in,with two locks69, Willis-st.. ,

LAND'S Bag Shop sell for 9s, Strong>.4m Fibre Attache Case,locks andcorners. 69, Willis-st.LAND'S Bag Shop sell for 4s,Reliable

Vacuum Flask, keeps baby's foodhot all night. 69,Willis-st.LAND'S BagJhop sell,for 20s,Men',

Cowhide.Whole Blocked Legjjincsbest quality. 69. Wfllis-CT.

I' ATEST Slyiea in Ladies' HandbaTsl-J Great variety. Prices from 21s.Nash's. Cuba-st -■

jp4O WORTH ITurniture,13s per'^recfc";S^ ■ livo in comfort on rour csraings'.ScoArt CabinetCo. Ud^_Cuh*nt.T7TOR.SALK. GramophonTTßritieS makeA 170 Records. £6 10s. 1. Portland ores'(oft Hawkesl.one-51..), Thorndon.TrX)R SATiE.Horse,staunch,£5; Har-JL ness and Express, £20. Apply 77,Riddiford-et.;Nowtown.-TjAOR SALE, about. 300 Kalif BenzineX Cases.Apply M'Ewen and Carter,I'clone, or Tel. 5768;5 rings.f" IOR SALE,Undorwood Portable Type-

writer, ahnost new, £10cash;a bar-gain. Address Post Agency, Nowtown.SWEETS and Confectionery Business,h'ei\rtof city; stock in excellent con-dition'and new fittings. Writo 750,Evg.

T>OARDINOJIOUSES m Auckland,*-* from 7 rooms to 75: correspondence

.mvilod; A. Sa\nsbury, Box 1439,Auck-land.

"f- I%lll^linf " f »» Stove,Duchcssc: Ap-ply 116. Tinakon-rd. ■

npo _SELL. Gramophone. His Master'sj. -\_oico. perfect order. 40 records. £5for quick sale. 8, The Terrace."POR SALE, 4 Paira Window Sashesar^-»- weights, about 3ft 9in >: 3ft cheaDR<»m 17, Fletcher's Buildiugs 2 and?'Willis-et. " 'r\AK CabinetSinger 66. bottom price.-v £15. Apply bctwoen 6 and 63072. \\ ebb-st./CYCLES at wholesale prices, from ££Vv 10s; Is day buys one. Lawrie andbons. opp. Newtown Library.T7ILECTRIC Vacuum Cleanerand Elec-■*-* trie Kettle. Shenminand Co 54Mannors-st. ' :

TpfOß SWJS. Haerlknitte^. W«slU-u Ct**■'« fc »»&.Kkm* Mtao A«-» !a3

SEE THESE EARLY ATC. SMITH'S, LTD.,

TOADIES' ALL-WOOL CARDIGANSin two-tone small checks,eaxe andL Piittj, almond and putty, mauve . and

mole,brown and fawn,grey and sase.'

. ONE SPECIAL PRICE, 12s 6d.C. SMITH, LTD.,

CUBA STREET, WELLINGTON.

WANTED TO SELL., TITANTED to Soil, Champion Ga_

■a- t.ve' ncar|y now; also a Hoodand

: a_£i°.geator._App|y 56,Kent terrace.■ '^V-A-NTeD to bell, in good order,any■J\ '. *'laL 5-soater Dodge Car, £175.Write_665, Evg. Poet.

T^TTANTED Sell, Pianos. Buy now".T T Uur easy payment systemmakes pos-" 'go" a P'ano for every home. Nimmo'j,'■ T\TAN;TEDto Sell, Used Furniture.T T balel Large quantity to chooseIrom. Ureat chance for boardinc-house. weepers. D.F.S., opp. King's Theatre.

TX7ANTED to Sell,quantity of Second"-T " hand Furniture; must bo sold re-, gardless of cost. We want room. D.F.S.,opp. King's Theatre ■*TJSTANTED Seil^For your FootbaU: T 1 logs. O_hid_ 16inKit Bass,27s 6d.T. Sternberg, 127,'Manner.-..."

"ANTED Sell, Gramophones. Comeand hear the SuperTone, every in-. strument guaranteed. Easy terms arrane-ed. Niinmo's,Kent terrace.' .WANTED Sell, Player.Pianos. E_l

change your old instrument;balanceeasy terms; , demonstrations ; daily.Nimmb's. Ltd.; Kent terrace.WrAjSJTED, Fords and Light Cars;

also 2 and 5-seaters. Clients wait-.ing. Lambton Garage.

WANTED . Sell, Pianos,latest 1925models,reduced from £115to £75.Our prices defy competition. Nimmo's,—-tdM Kent terrace. .

\\TANTED Sell, Singer 66, cheap;T T ■ Singer treadle, £2 15s,guaranteedo years. ■ Globe,under Opera House,115Manners-si."ANTED Sell, 2| h.p. A.J.S., good.mechanical order. Apply Mr.lirasch, caro Denton Eng. Works,EllersJane.

"I,I7"ANTED to Sell, 15 Blue AmberolTT. Records,as new, only £1 the lot;cost £3; a snip. 17, Picton-av., New-town. Prompt.YXfANTED Sell, handsome Oak Bed-t t room Suite,oval mirrors, £21.City

Butch? RoOmS' Blair-st; -> r^r Symonds,

TrTANTED Sell, Furniture—Why pay*T.high prices? Buy it Cheaper. CityAuction Rooms,Blair-st, rear Symonds■putoners. ' . ■

TA/ AKI'KJJ Sell, Table-Gramophone;T T Violm and Case,Upright ferandPiano;cheap. City Auction Rooms,Blair-:

■WANTED Sell, Indian Carpet, 9 x oT„ "'%? .80s;Blankets,30spair. CityRuction Rooms,Blair-st.,rearSy,monds, Butchers. ■ . .'.WANTED sea, Dark OakSideboard,TT £6 10s; Rimu Sideboards,£3 10s.lîty Auction Rooms,Blair-st., rear St-monds. Butchers. y

T\7"ANTED Sell, Contents5 .Rooms,T T central, offer wanted;. 10 -rooms,175 WiSfe-st Business E^hangolTyîNiau Sell .Dairy, £100; Confec-:TT tionery, £300; Pastryoooks, £350;Gro^yj.£240.-Business Exchange, 175/X\JTANTED to SeU^ Beautiful Rolled'.! Moquette ChesterfieJd Suite;well sprung,never used; £16 delivered.13, Newlown-av.,Tuesday till 6 p.m.T^TANTEP. Sell,Piano (lady leaving)"',TT " sacrifice£42.10s quick alo; Haak4perfect order. WriLe 545. Evg. Post■^/.AWIMI to HelJ a Beautiful MI7----/.' mot *%,Coat,-latest'model, costmP;EavCCciPOst

or near ofFer" Writo

."WÂMTEU Sell, Violin .Cello, Viola"* Banjo, Mandoline,Steel Guitarewith cases. Fleming and Co., ThoPhonones,Newtown.iTTTANTED Sell,Pianos,£25,£10,Amnn n^^?' £1^; B'll6- Fuming and

' Co., The Phonenes,Newtown.:WA-NTED Gramophone Motors,'" latesti electric voltage, 90 to 250----cash or terms. Fleming and Co., ThePhoneries,Nevtown.TÂNTED Sell, Gramophones and Re-. ■T T cords,.from £4; Cactus . WoodNeedles,2a pkt. Fleming and Co., ThoPhoneries,Newtown. ■ '

to Sell, Chesterfieldand 2;'""■ Lounge Chairs,nicely upholsteredin pretty , rnoqnette, brand new, £15,money .wanted. ■ Writo 47,'Evg. Post.WANTED Sell, Double Jacobean Oak. Bedstread,including mattress and■wire, Tel. 1708.

'ANTED Seii—Furniture. Our fam-ous Low Prices, Quality, and De-

■ sign talk of town.-No retail shopi.'Fac-tory, Showroomonly. ' Wellington Cab-met Co., Ltd.

'ANTED Seii—Furniture, from Fac^tory- direct to Public. Visit ourFactory, Showrooms.Largest stock tochoose from in Wellington. WellinjttonCabinetCo., Ltd., Adelaide-rd. "

'ANTED to Sell, Small GroceryBusiness,in growing suburb,verygood prospects for extension; low rent,or can purchase freehold. Apply Moore,Wilson, and Co., Lornest.

W-AN/rKD to Sell,18 Single Bedsteadsand Wire Woven Mattresses,7 SmallDiitjliosses, K»pok JVfaftreseßa,Kitchen

Chairs, Hallstands, Lino, Carpets, etc.Wholo lot a bargain. 182,MolesVorth-st.TJUSINESS, Confoctionory, handy, "*-" Citj, 8 rooms, averageturnover£25weekly; g-uaraJitoed birgain for £175.Jormens aJid Co.

RAPERY, otc, suburban,4 roomsront £2 10s,stock, fittings valued

£300; urgent ealc,£250,terms. Jennenn1 and Co.

BUSINESSES, all descriptions, pricesand terms. Callon Jennens and Co.,; Business Brokers, opp. Evg. Post.PARTMENT House, Thorndon,"8rooms, rent £3, lease 5 years, posi-tively paying proposition; £300, terms

I arranged. Jennens and Co.FtUIT, Confectionery, suburban, 5

rooms, rent. 30s—yes,_30s weekly, tak-ings £30week. Sure money maier; £350.

I Jcnncn3 and Co.

STATIONERY. News Agency, subur-ban, ideal business for one r>crßon;

£175. Jennens and Co.,Business Brokors,opp. .Evg. Post.XnOU SALE-,Good StableManure, dc-

, Jt " Hvored city or suburbs by motor.'■ Tel. 24-420.

OVERLAND Touring 1924 Model, inexcellent condition,gpod tires, me-

chaiiically 0.X.. any trial (not ox Port El-■ liott). .Price £125. American Motora.

OAKLAND 6 Touring, in splendid or-der, very good tires, paint, hood,

' etc., a right cir'at the right price. Call> imd inspect. Price £125. American Mo-

tors.

I TTvODGBTouring, late model.. Here is a

' M-J chance to eavo money; this car is asgood as new, newly painted, and a. car you

- c_n be proud of." Call and. have demou-, stration. American Motora. Price £275.'

FORD Toilring. late model,absolutelyright, tliroiipliout,. If ,you require 3.

k "at^nxu^ W,J2?'» T*** ot'-oa*. fame05.

P. H. JAUNCEYi' PHOTOGRAPHEBv50,,.W1LL1SSTREET,

Opposite Hotel .Windsor,

Telephone 3263.

'.- SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED, by strong young woman,Work by tho .bay or Half-day.Apply 758,Evg. Post. ,

WANTED, for Boy, position in Bake-house as Apprentice, few months'exporionco. Write 770,Evg. Post.

W"ANTED, by Stylish Dressmaker,Sewing- by day; terms bs per day.Write 776,Evg. Post. .WANTED, by Young Lady, position

Shop, tancy goods or tobacconistprelcrred. Write 7fl,- Evg. Post.WANTED, by Smart Young Lady,"

position Dental i\urse; litUu experi-ence. Write 767,Evg. Post.

i\\TANTED,by married woman, one.TT.. child, Work,any description, 2*r 3liours evenings. Write 751. Evg. Post.iTXÂNTED, Position as HousekeepeVby-.' » domesticated person with good re-fErenoes.Write 609,Eyg. Post.X\TANTED, by a Carpenter, Work, in-' T. Wollingtou or Petoae. Apply 55,Sydney-st., Potone.T^r"ANTED,by refined, middle-aged !.t.t. person, Position,assist light house-work, small family (adulte preferable),

I near town. Write 665. Evg. Post.j \IUANTED, by Experienced marriedI T T couple, Position as Managers of iPrivate Hotel or Boardinghouse.- Apply

'

481,Evg. Poat. .iVÂJ^TEp, by , refined young - lady, iTT, Position Nuree-Companio'n to in-valid or elderly person, in country; ex-rjerienced._\Vnte_3l9,_Eyg. Post.rÂRDENER wants Work, hedge?,'VJT lawns, digging, pruning; expertworker; good references. \Vrito 223,Post Agency, Newtown./^J.IRL (16) would like to mind one orw" two children, afternoons. Write747,Eyg. Post. ■ ' . .-.-■'HOUaEKEEPER, widow,boy 6 years,

bachelors," widowers,others, a wo-man deserving good home, go town orfouafry- : Cunnmgham's Elite Registry,lei. 1072. Ournew address,10,Manners-TI«"ARRIED couple, man good' all-roundXTO. 'station hand,wifegood plain cook. ,Write 786,Evg. Post. " !

ARRIED man (38), good address,cler-ical, electrical knowledge, ' seeljs I

Position,outside representative, salesman'sability.__Rcplies 787,Evg. Post.Tt/TUDDLE-AQED.Gentleman,.of goodXTJ_ - appearance, ivanta position Care- ;taker or Trust; excellent references'.' 'Apply. 765,Evg. Post. „ "

ATURSE-Companion, invalid, others,re-- i?ne<l y°unSlady, chauffeuse,musical,:excellent correspondent; our applicantworthy of good position. Clientring Tel.1572,C.B. Temperley, Proprietress. Cun- '■ninghanVs Elite, 10,Manners-st."DOSITION,"Housekeeper to widower or,■-■-. . bachelor,or'would look after oldcouple; urgent. '.■'- Write- 797,Evg.-Poit* '.

IkEEINED Woman seeks Position as\>. Ladyhelp to business couples, thor-" ioughly;domesticated,town or country.Write 542,- ■Evg. Post;

ELIABLE Man of 40 requires Work: '■.'jn..stables, .thoroughly used to '

■horsos,Horiesl aid sober^ night vrbfk pro-' '

ferred; good references.Write 550,Evg.-- !Post. _^ I -SHOP Assistant,Housework,or Chil-" dren's Nurse, bright young mother'shelp; seeking position. Tel. 1572,C. B.Temperley, Proprietress, Cunningham'sKite: Look,!10,Manners-gt., over KogcntOHORTHAND-Typiste would like iO ' work to do in spare time, use ownmachine. 772,Evg. Post ,■VSTAITRESSor Housemaid,thoroughly ',TT experienced, energetic young work-

er. Tel. 1572,Registry, Elite, 10, Man-ners-st. C. B. Temperley, Proprietress.

YOUNG Lady, with some experience,desires Position as Clerk. Writo775, Evg. Post. '

YOUTH, 18,desires Work in Grocer'sShop, previous experience; good re-ferences.Apply 148,Post Agency, New-town. ■

f-IARPENTERrNG—If you. require aV> GoodCarpenter and a satisfactoryjob done,promptlyTel.'24-598. C. Kich-ardson,5, Clyde-qy. . "

/CARPENTER requires Alteration, R<?V^ pair, or New Work; Garages, con-crete or wood ; prices moderate;estimatesgiven. Write 457,Evg. Post.CIARPENTER requires Jobbing Work,' any description, interior finishingand "office fitting- specialty. -Reply 760Eyg. Post. -GCONCRETEGarages, Retaining Walls/ etc. Brickwork, and PlasteringWanted by experienced man; -workman-ship-guaranteed. Apply 69,Evg.PPot.s t.

C~ (ONCRETE Garages Erected; best' workmanship; estimates given. Callor write G. A. Ainsworth, 114, Anstin-st.RBSSMAKING,Costumes,Overcoats

Frocks,cut and fitted. Miss Morri-son, Ladies' Tailor, etc., over Cording, 2Courtenay-pl. *" '

RISSSMAKING— Winter CostumesTop Coats,CoatFrocks " Remodel-Imp. Miss Fame,59, Manncrs-st. (up-stairs).. Business continued durinc allera-tions. '

RESSMAKING—LatestParisian Jour-na's, featuring Frocks,Coats, andCostnmes, Remodelling, eto. Miss Cassy,15a, Courtenay-pl. (upataira).

DRESSMAKING—Ladies' own mater-" ■ ial made up. High-class work at

moderate charges. Miss Moore, Veitchand Allan's (top floor). "

EEXPERIENCEDCarpenter wants Al-i " terations, Jobbing Work, any de-scription; workmanshipguaranteed; esti-

mates given, reasonable. 699,Evg. Post.MASON and Howat,Painters and Pap-

orhangers, 5. Church-st. Tel. 1988.Best materials and workmanship; esti-mates free.MISS SHAW.Dress Specialist. 7. Mox-

ham-av., Hataitai—Day and EveningGowns. Coats, Costumes,RemodellingTel. 25-539. °"MOTOR Hoods from £5, and General. Upholstery Repairs, CarPainting aspecialty. E. J. Ward, 19a, Abel Smith-st._TeL_2o_-593. ■

PAINTING and Papcrhangirig \Vartcdby expnrienccd tradesman. Apply794. Evg. Posh. tl.PARISIAN Embroitiory Co., 125, -\vil-■

lis^st.—Coats.Frocks,and CostumesEmbroidered, any designs; charges moder-ate. Tel. 21-823.I3INCKNEY] Art Upholsterer 47- Cambridge terraoo, for Chesterfields!Easy Chairs,Loose Covers,etc. Reimir-i»g and R>*-c6voring done. 'J.'ol. 2Z-f>Tf\GMALL Jobs. Coiiereie or Wockl Ste^sE^p^tpri^reaX

TTPHOLSTERERS, BrifaTx^^.VJ turers. Wholesale factory prices tothe public. Estimates re-covering, loosecovers. KaWoic, Basin Rewrve.'^NTED Plumbing and DraTn^Sr. «. "' "W? or *"iaU jobs tsndpred

(or. X W ainwnjjht, Herbart-it.. off M-sn-»«»«*,. ihti Kaivrawa. Tel 20-725.

4 O'CLOCK EDITION

BUY

- DESERT GOLD TEA

SAVE THE COUPONS.,

GET A CLOCK. OR WATCH.

SAVE TIME AND. MONEY,

. SITUATIONS VACANT.WANTED, for Private Hospital, Per-"" manenfc Night Sister. Duties tocommence Ist June. Particulars on ap-

AVf.f^ 0 ' Surveyor's Assistant andWHtejT^Jpost.Hamilt°n "^triofc'W^plVHomely Respectable Girl,child "1 ' ffSISt hsM 'housework,tako

TIJ ",must '*> c)" washer,6s haif-davj^gnKloji^^Xomson, Tel. 3847 * '■WANTED, GeneralHelgTVages £1i

'W1!?". * Kistdu. Trou^TTndl!q/A|gd?rdd>COnStalJt- A^SW,WANTED, a iutchenmaid. ApplyJJ_ Pioneer Club,Larabtori-qy."W^.Û. *ouns Girl, assist witTxVT children,other help kept, hours 9to 2-daily. Tel. 26-480, 3. Kelbnrn n°""i«,WiUNTUU a^ Help £or HoSS^Sfc,

l in n chl.ld Jout. evenings free. Ap-ply 50,Cresoent-rd.,Roscneath. .

XT/"ANTED, Capable General, Email,„:,,. Jlouse,two in family. Apply 280Wilhs-st. '"'"."W7"4NTED' Smart Waitress. Apply,T V Miss Barry,' Gambleand Creed's,i-jambton-qy.

WANTED, anApprentice to learn thoTT trade. Apply C. A. Perry, Electri-cal Engineer, 13a, Courtenay-plT\7"ANTEp, Experienced Finishers,T.T also Girl to operate Singer ernbroid:cry machine. Apply F. Khouri and Coer. Cubaand Vivian-sts. ' ' '

WANTED, at one*,. 2nd Pastrycook "

■ Willis st" ° Shop> 4'!W^HotolD' * Uo°k" APPIy Caledon'a°(WANTED, Smart Typist ;■ must ,eactV

' EO?d shorthand Apply,personally,fcsmos Timber and Machinery Co., 13.15torT°r " st> opp- Town Hal1.' Wellingl[WANTED, an experienced Assistant■-.»»-■ for Dressmaking. Apply MU,O'Connor,35, Wfflis-<*. t,\yANTED tor thxco adults, Capahli\,Jj lao" "'i OTO°"SBfree, references.Apply 149,Moloßworth-st. Tel. 1341 -'' Ply-R- Pedlor,23,DaVi^st

\*£ANTED, Competent.Domestic HelpTT : washing ironing/cooking £or two'■adults;-.7.>ajn:-2- pjn. Apply 13,-Tonkagrove. .. "

XOTANTED, Salesman,land agent's of-.'* ' fice,good prospects, liberal commis-sion. , Sendqualifications 789,Evg. Post.TXTANTED, a JTiret/ilasi Hairdrier..."."_. Apply,Mick Walsh,Moleswprth-st.

WANTED, Girl, take child out from1 2 p.m. till 6 p.m., must have re-

ferences.Apply after 7 P p.m. to 60, Mur-phy-sL

ANTED, Man for P&perhanging.Apply for particulars, 780,livg.

Post. : '

iTXTANTED, YoungLady for tea rooms'.i*' and confectionery. Apply F. Clew-er, ,110,Willia-st.l\\fANTED, Energ-etic Canvassers,;TT. house-to-houso sale. Apply 163,Adelaide-rd. |.XfcrANTED, Smart,IntelligentLad. Ap-.t.t- ply Osborneand Co., Locksmiths,58, Willis-st.WANTED, competent Fencer, fence

about IS chains,Miramar. Writo795,Evg. Post.

W*ANTED, Smart Experienced Wait-', less. Apply Astor. House -DiningRooms. Willis-st.WANTED, a local Boy to do odd jobs

about the house and assist- in thegarden. Apply Vivian Riddiford, Wo-burn, Lower Hutt.WANTED, capable Domestic Help, 2

in family. 2, Kowhai-rd.,Kelburn..Tel. 26-298. '

WANTED, by Mrs. M'Lean, Here-'taunga, Woman for general duties ;

middle-aged preferred. Apply by letter,or to Miss Hetloy, Tel. 3569. 'WANTED, GoodCabinetmaker;5-duj-

week; good wages. Apply Rey-nard, Turner, and Foster,86, Taranaki-st. . . ■

WAITED, for country, Capable Cook-General, references necessary,

daughter over school age not objected to;wages £2. Write. 516, Evg. Post.BUSINESS Opportunity.—Agent le-

quircd by high-class CondimentManufacturers. Writo Vridhachallara.Co., Post Box 363, Madras, India.HOUSE and Land"Salesmanwanted for

city office. Apply first instance"Salesman,"Box 487. G.P.0., Wellington.

JAZZ Drummer required for. two even-ings wcoklv. must bo competent and

reliable. TUng 25-076, Tuesday.

YOUNG Girls Wanted to Learn Mach-ining, etc., in. shirt and pyjama.

workroom ; ideal conditions,constant,work,and good pay. Apply J-. Abel, 33,OldCustomhouse-st.

COTTISH REGISTRY,208, Quay—Relievers,Nelson, fares paid; Fe-

male Chefs,£5; Milkers. £2; Laundresses,urgent, 40s;Waitresses,Pantrymaid; Mar-ried Couplo, Gardener,interview cmploy,-er; Youths, farms. '

STAR REGISTRY, 268,Quay—RefinedCompanion-Help (2 adults. City),

Companion-Help (1 lady. City), Laundres3and Porter, country hotel (interview em-ployer), Reliever,Pantrymaids, Wait-resses. . ' '

WANTED TO SELL.

WILLY'S KNIGHT-Here is a cheap■' '■ car, in real good condition, nnytrial at all. *,YouMninko good taxi. Pric*£180. American Motors.STYLISH new Mole Jacquard Coat

Frock,braided. Cost£6. Sell £2 10s.Suit tall woman; made abroad. 10,Mar-ion-st.TJVOHSALE, BrantfordBacon Cutter,JL with stand complete: first-classorder. Apply *80, Evg. Post.PIANO, Kirehner, Al, English model,iron framo, overstrunir, fine tone.Price £35. Hiirrison, 39, Ellice-stMUST Sell, Oakland, £150; Swift,

£175; Studio,£140;'Ford, £65,ornear offer. Lambton Garage.

CCADILLACS.7-seaters, £475and £225;;) Hudson xiiraousine,£260. LambtonGarage.THORDS! Fords ! Fords! Chevs! 2 andX 5-senters. at all prices. LambtonGarage, t.'snj Car Department.TJERE is your chance! Twenty 2 an<fXX a-wator Car. for Sale, from £36.1 uiv l.:'---..'.vu (J:ir.'i:-p.

THE BTENING POST, MONDAY. MAY 25. 19252

'"THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE."'BOX PLANS for this Brilliant Musical■Lornedy Now Open at The Bristol PianoCompany.

fromNOWHERE" MATINEE"COUSIN fromNOWHERE" MATINEENEXT SATURDAY AFTERNOON,

At 2. -!<pRAND ■"."-" OPERA HOUSE.

Direction:

Manager ... . John Farrell."WILDF.LOWER".Has.Captured All Wellington.

d"O-NIGHT! At 8, TO-NIGHT!And TO-MORROWEVENING.. For these Last Two Occasions.. For these -Last Two Occasions.

iTho Best and Most 1.Delicious Musical: Comedy Wellington has ErerEnjoyed," WILDFLOWERA'

1 " WILDFLOWER."" WTLDFLOWER."

!An Exquisite and Genuinely HumorousComicOpera Brilliantly Presented by the

Best of All Musical Comedy Artists,MARIE BURKE,MARIE BURKE,

Assisted bj,A Brilliant Aggregation of ComioOpera

Artists, including!GUS BLUETT, HERBERT BROWNE,NOEL ALLAN, CHARLESZOLI, JOHNFORDE, MARIE LA VARRE, MAR-

JORIE DAWE,CANSINOBROS.,and STONEBURN.

PRODUCEDIy"GEORGEH.HIGHLAND.

Tho Latest Musical Comedy Success.,WEDNESDAYNIGHT NEXT.WEDNESDAYNIGHT NEXT.

": Four Nights Only.'MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.! First Representation in Wellington of the"Exhilarating and Delightful Viennese

ComicOpera,"THE COUSIN

'FROM NOWHERE."

"THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE.""THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE.""THE COUSIN FROM ..NOWHERE.".Which proved an Outstanding Successin

Sydney and Melbourne last year.It is brimming over with beautifulmelo-dies,pretty music, clever dances,and it isparticularly rich in high-class and very,

humorous comedy.As a Spectacle,

"THE COUSIN ' FROM NOWHERE"Is one of the Most Expensive and MostPicturesque^ ComicOperas yet

■ ■'■ Staged in Australasia.BOX PLANS for the Whole of the

Present Seasonat The Bristol.Day Salesat the Grand Opera House

Confectionery.PRICES: D.C.and R.S., 8s; Stalls,4s;

'

Gallery, Is 6d... .Early. Door Stalls and.Gallery, Is extra. All prices plus amuse-ment tax.

FULLERS' VAUDEVILLE."DPS MAJESTY'S THEATRE,-JtAIS/ ■■ MAJESTY'S ■ THEATRE.Direction JohnFuller .a-rid Sons, Ltd.TO-NIGHT! -At 8. ...TO-NIGHT.!Messrs. Fuller take,pleasure in presentingto their■ patrons another Daaiing Pro-

,gramme, of the Best that is. to be had. in' - Vaudeville..""■"WEE '"J ' '■' "'.'"-" "". .'WTT/TiTR-LANCET, -- ' - ■

WILLIE LANCET, ■

Cute Diminutive Comedian,in a, New■■"■■ Comedy Scream,entitled'"WILLIES BIRTHDAY,""WILLIES BIRTHDAY,"Assisted by

■WILLIAM. AVRON and LILAS BIRT.,FULLERS' . . - ". .

".'.r. : .ELEVEN.WONDERS,ELEVEN WONDERS, ' 'Tieseirtmg a Complete Chang© To-mgirfc..Undoubtedly,the Cleverest-Actof its kindEver Seenon the Vaudeville Stage.

-■ ■"■'" First Appearance of■

■■ FRANCES AND CLIFTON,. FRANCES AND CLIFTON. -■■Comedy-Gymnasts-on.-the Frying.Rings.-.CARDINI Slickestof Card CARDXNICARDINI Manipulators. CARDINIAn entirely new:: routine of, card tricks.

You can*teven, guess how they are done.Everything New by '

MAXWELL CAREW Versatile EnglishMAXWELL CAREW Entertainer. '

(Celebrated' Mimic ~KEITH WILBUR:'.and Impressionist, KEITH WILBUR.Special Re-engagemont of.MISS ESTELLE ROSE,MISS ESTELLE ROSE,The Famous International Artist, in aSeriesof New CharacterStudies.VICTOR BURKE Singing Bones'

'

VICTOR BURKE yonLike to Hear.Deliqhtfnl RENDA RUDD.Soubrette, RENDA RUDD. '".'

FULLERS' FAMILY PRICES:'D.C. and 0.5., 2s 6d; Reserves. 3s (proslax); Stalls,Is 6d;-. Upper Circle, IsDoors onen 7.15. Motors 10.30 '

, BOX PLAN AT THE BRISTOL.After 5 p.m. at Burnett's,next Theatre.

■ 'Tis not in mortals to command success,but he's done, more, deserves it."COMEAND SAY GOOD-BYETO THEGREATESTARTIST OF OURTIMX

You will never see his like again.

Q.RAND OPERA HOUSE.ONE WEEK ONLY.

NIGHTLY AT 8.OPENING MONDAY, Ist JUNE.MATINEE ON SATURDAY 6th

JUNE, at 2.30.

E. J. Carroll and J. C. WilliainsaD,Ltd., present

HARRY LAUDERHARRY LAUDER. HARRY LAUDER'HARRY LAUDER, -

■JThe world's most popular entertainer,ina series of new songs,sayings, characterptucues of real people in a Landeristicstyle no one can copy.

In HARRY LAUDER you are gettingthe world's best,at his best, and givingof his best, and remember,there's a lineof truth in every song he sings.""

New Zealand has heard in years.

Prices: Bs,4s, and 2s; early doors Isextra. Matinee Prices: 6s, 4s, and 2s5ChildrenHalf-price.Booking opens at The Bristol onJlhursdayj 28th..

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWNUR THEATRE NEWTOWNTO-NIGHT, at 7.45THE DRAMA OF I"HE YEAR."HER MARRIAGE VOW" '

""HER MARRIAGE VOW,"In Addition:COMEDY. TOPICAL BUDGET i. OURORCHESTRA.

Master Pictures Present a Picturisation ofißoberfcW. Chambcrs'sPopular Novel'"BETWEEN FRIENDS""BETWEEN FRIENDS'"

Wi& Lou - Tellegcn, Anna Q. Nilsson,Alice Calhoun,-nnd; Norman Korry.Tuesday: Harold Lloyd in "Why Wor-

xy." Matinee 4 o'clock. Night 7.45.

N.Z. ACAbMiY^bF"FINE ARTS.

aiNNTTAL SKETCH EXHIBITION.rSTHE'-Exhibition-is -now open Daily inJL " The Art' Gallery, "R'hitriiore sireiot. .-

Hours: 10 a'jn. to 5 p.m., ari.d 7..J0 prm..'.AdmissiorvJs. Art Union Tickr.ts Is.

H. M. GORE,Secretary. 1

,nT|E LUXE THEATRE.UL»E. LUXE THEATRE.(The' Finest Theatre under tho Southern

Cross.) ..MANAGERIAL.Patrons are earnestly requested to at-

tend before7.55. Overturowill be rend-ered at. 8 o'clock punctually. Tel: Book-ingsmust bo.called for before7.50.

- BOX PLANS at Bristol Piano Co.,-Aitken's Book Arcade,or ring Theatre,TeL 23-080.

THEATRE HEATED FOR YOURCOMFORT.

TO-NIGHT, 8 o'clock.SURPASSING IN NOVELTY ANDSENSATION ANYTHING YET SEENIN THIS CITY.FIRST NATIONAL Mighty Attraction,

"A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF.IN PARADISE," ."A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,"

'

:. "A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,""A THIEF IN PARADISE,"From the World-famou3Novel,

"THE WORLDLINGS."iLEONARD MERRICK'SSTORYTHAT

HAS AMA7TKD EVERY READER.Starring

DORISKENYON, RONALD COLMAN,AILEEN PRENJGLE..SEE . SEE SEEDivers fight the perilous China Seasforpearls.Fashion's Playground. A polo match of

picked beauties—blondes v. brunettes- in bathing suits.Society splendour. An aeroplane honey-

moon ,The under-sea dance—symbol of man's

eternal quest.'Frisco's Bohemia—and Hawaiian Dancing

Maids performing in an artist's studio.IThe most astounding revelation of origi-

nality and beauty conceived.jCOMEDY. GAZETTE.'

ORCHESTRA DE LUXE(MR. L. D. AUSTIN, Musical Direotor).Overture—"Pique Dame" SuppeEntr'acte—"A Russian Patrol" .... Borodin

COMMENCINGNEXT FRIDAY, "

MATINEE, SATURDAY, 2.30.Gear-theRoad and Step an. the LaughingI ' Gas. .Laughs—Crruokles—Wit!

Hilarity—Uproariousneas!A Picture that will Make youLaugh YourTroubles Away.

■ "TO-MORROW'S LOVE,": .... "TO-MORROWS LOVE,"" ■ - ' Starring

PAT ■O'MALLEY, AGNES AYRESRAYMOND HATTON, and RUBY 'LAFAYETTE..

BOOK! BOOK! BOOK!

J^MPRESS THEATRE■■ÎMPRESS THEATRE.33ie Best Theatre in Wellington.

TO-NIGHT! ~ TO-NIGHT!EarlyEvening Session4:45.

Night SessionDo Luxe 750

A SrVteLIilrows,;ral p?"rful Search-. light of Troth on Marriage and Its. ", Mistakes.."HER MARRIAGE VOW""HER MARRIAGE VOW*""HER MARRIAGE VOW'""HER MARRIAGE VOW'""HER MARRIAGE VOW""HER MARRIAGE VOW'""HER MARRIAGE VOW" ;

"HER MARRIAGE VOW'"■ "HER. MARRIAGE VOW)"

With a' Stellar Cast, indudm's

WILLARD LOUIS!IfYou Are in Doubt whether

LOVE, HONOUR, AND OBEYLOVE, HONOUR, AND OBEYShouldbe Strickenfrom the Marriage' "Service, ,

SEE THIS STORYOf a Woman who Drank of the Cocktailof Temptation and found the Dregs

A powerful pfcotodraina which showe howa little slrp may oftenbring tragic circum-stances. Wherein a wife is placed in. aposition whereby she has to kidnap herown children.

DRAMA! ROMANCE ! ACTION ANDHEART THROBS!" Splendid Supporting.Programme.

BE WISE AND BOOK FOR TO-NIGHT'S SESSION.

STRAND THEATREIRAND THEATRE.I -. NOW SHOWING.

SELZNICK PICTURESPresent

BETTY COMPSONand CLTvEBROOKBETTY COMPSONand CLIVE BROOKIn

" WOMANTO WOMAN.""WOMAN TO WOMAN." ,

" WOMAN TO WOMAN."" WOMAN TO WOMAN"" WOMAN TO WOMAN.""WOMAN TO WOMAN."

"WOMAN TO WOMAN.""WOMAN TO WOMAN"."

Tho Inspired Photoplay Adaptation ofLADY FORBES-ROBERTSON'SRE-

CORDSTAGE SUCCESS.A Poignant, Gripping Story of a GreatLove and a GreaterSacrifice.

In Addition:Master Pictures present

LOUISE FAZENDA,EVA NOVAK.HARRY MYERS.LEE MORAN,In

"LISTEN LESTER.""LISTEN LESTER."" LISTEN LESTER."" LISTEN LESTER.""LISTEN LESTER."" LISTEN LESTER."" LISTEN LESTER."

IT'S A REGULAR TYPHOON OFLAUGHTER.

Escellcp.t Supporting Programme.TSLAND RAY EMPIRE THEATRK-8- (The Now Theatre.). CornerParade, and Mersey street.

■TO-NIGHTa"nd" TUESDAY."SECRETS'-OFTHE NIGHT "' . "SEURF/rSOF THE NIGHT."

"; One of the .'greatest hits of tho year.Mystery. . Thrills, Lovn. Laughter. Agreat pick-me-up. . It will appeal to every-one.

PRICES: Do Luxe 2s. Dre^ CircleU«d SiallaIs. Children Half-price.

KING'S THEATRE.ING'S THEATRE.:! KING'S THEATRE.KING'S THEATRE.

(Wellington's Popular Picture Houso.)

TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock,AT LAST.' AT LAST!The Greatestof AU Stage Plays,

"MERTON,""MERTON,""MERTON,""MERTON,"Pioturised as

"MEETON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES."'"MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES." ."MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES.""MERTON OF THE MOVIES."

And its Original Star,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUN.TER,GLENN HUNTER,GXENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,GLENN HUNTER,

Slip-ported by such Sterling.Players' asVIOLA DANA, DE WITT JENNINGS,

CHARLESOGLE, GALE HENRY,And Others too Numerous to Mention.X you like yonr movies sweetened ■withlaughs and sprinkled with heart-throbs,

this picture is for you.

Srtperb Supporting Programme.GAZETTE, COMEDY,

AndTHE TIMBER INDUSTRY OF

AUSTRALIA, PART 11.'■ KING'S SELECT"ORCHESTRA.

A. H. Jerome Musical Director.Overture—"Petor Schmoll" Weber.Entr'acte—"Russian Dance" Friml

FRIDAY NEXT. jThe Jazz Sensationof the Year.

"THE MAD WHIH.T." !"THE MAT) WHIRL,"

Featuring !MAY M'AVOY. i

Also,SpecialEngagement ofMANUEL HYMAN

■ MANUEL HYMAN(Late of the Rita Hotel, London),

Now recognished as N.Z.s Foremost JazzViolinist,

AndHIS TALENTED JAZZ MUSICIANS.

QUEEN'S THEATRE ■

UEEN'S THEATRE.QUEEN'S THEATRE.QUEEN'S THEATRE.

(The Cosiest House in Town.) ,TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHTIAt 8 o'clock sharp.

ABSOLUTELY THE BIGGESTPROGRAMME WE HAVEEVER SHOWN!II

JUST LOOK AT ITI! .JUST LOOK AT IT11

FIRST NATIONAL PICTURESPresent . ;

EUGENE O'BRIENEUGENE O'BRIENEUGENE O'BRTENEUGENE O'BRIENEUGENE O'BRIENEUGENE O'BRIEN

In"FRIVOLOUS SAL," !"FRIVOLOUS SAL,""FRIVOLOUS SAL,""FRIVOLOUS SAL,""FRIVOLOUS SAT,,""FRIVOLOUS SAL," ■

; Supported by a Wonderful Cast. :MAE BUSCH,MAE BUSCH,MAE BUSCH,; BEN ALEXANDER,

MITCHELL LEWIS,MILDRED HARRIS,

TOM SANTSCHI.SEEthe Fight 1000 feet above the Earth.

Two men in a cage on the aerialtramway in a fight to the death.SEE a Horse Fall 100 feet Over a ClifL

to bo 'Dashed toDeath.SEE the Thrilling Fight between TomSantschiand Mitchell Lewis in the

Saloon.SEE the Picture and be convinced that

here is the ii>st Sensibleand Thrill-ingPicture shown in years.

ADDED ATTRACTION!!SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT

fMR. PBOL BARRY

'And his Clever Pupil,MISS HAZEL MARTIN,InECCENTRICBUCK DANCING.

The Neatest Act ever seen in Wellington.MAMMOTH PROGRAMME.

NEWS. SCENIC." TWO BIG COMEDIES.QUEEN'S SELECTORCHESTRA,Under the Directorship of

Miss E. Dennehy.USUAL PRICES.

NO EXTRA CHARGEFORBOOKING.Bos Plan a* The Bristol til] S p.n>

after at Theatre. Tel. 22-334.

'ANNOUNCEMENT.The Management of the

QUEEN'S THEATREHas Pleasure in Announcing

thatCORTNNEGRIFFITH'S

Latest and GreatestProduction,v "LOVE'S WILDERNESS,"Has bean Securedat Enormous Expense

for this Theatre forONE WEEK ONLY,

CommencingFRIDAY NEXT,29th May, at 8 p.m.

There will be a Special"Wilderness Prologue"

by the Pupils ofMiss CressellVaughan.

MATINEE PERFORMANCESWILL BE HELD SATURDAY NEXT,at 2.30, and WEDNESDAY, 3rd JUNE,

at 2.30.OURPRICESWILL REMAIN AS

USUAL.Box Plan now open at The Bristol for

the entire season of 6 Nights and 2Matinees.

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENTAND BOOK EARLY.

FUNERAL N.OTICES-

FUNERAL CARDrBTKB Funeral of tlio lato Ronald SmithJ- Lord, beloved son of Ira and Mar-garet Lord, will leave tho MortuaryChapel ot E. Morris,.J'yin., 60. Taranakistreet, on Wednesday, at 10 a.m., for theCemetery, Karori. (Private interment.)

E. JVIORRTS,.SUN.,Funeral Director.CO,'.Fwuiialci sl.reH., uml 2i), itldOlfuri)

street. 1H 22-159 (djiy and eight.),.

OARAMOUNT THEATRE,X ARAMOUNT THEATRE,Courtenay place.

TWICE DAILY.2.30 p.m. 7A5 p-m.

Tho Pictnrisation of Kenneth B. Clarke'sFamous Story,

"THE KINGDOM WITHIN.""THE KINGDOM WITHIN."-Powerful.! Thrilling! Grippingi

Tense! Inspiring!Masterful!

With a Powerful Cast. 'ERNEST TORRENCE, PAULINESTARK, RUSSELL SIMPSON, GAS-

TON GLASS.Entertaining Supports.

COMEDY.x SCENIC. GAZETTE.A Musical Treat.

THE PARAMOUNT ORCHESTRA.Musical Dire-rtor Mr. R. R. Caulton.

BOX PLAN at the UtiKty StationeryShop, nest to Theatre. Theatre telephone21-842.

Results of Crossword Puzzle and EssayCompetition will be announced This Even-ing-.

"PARAMOUNT THEATRE,. A ARAMOUNT THEATRE,Courtenay place.

COMMENCINGFRIDAY, 29th MAY.No work of the screen in the past tenyears has reached the peak of dramaticfire and artistic perfection attained by this

masterpiece of the JEotion picture.Sir Hall Came,the author, and VictorSeastrom,the director,have together giventhe world a film drama that will thrill

forever!

" NAME THE MAN.""NAME THE MAN.""NAME THE MAN."

Adapted from"THE MASTER OF MAN.""THE MASTER OF MAN""THE MASTER OF MAN.""THE MASTER OF MAN."

BySIR HALL CAINE.SIR HALL CAINE. '

The Most PowerfulStory Ever M-ade intoa Motion Picture.'A FILM TRIUMPH.

BRITANNIA. CONTINUOUSRITANNIA. From 11 a.m. Daily.

NOW SCREENING.The popular screen star in a real humanstory and supported by the famousRanch

Riders.HOOT GIBSON, «HOOT GIBSON,

In the wildest riding and fastestlove-making picture,

"THE HURRICANE KID."See Ms_ smashing fight for the girl holovecl,his hurricane rape for love,honour,.and home,'together with a host of brandnew stunts that will hold you speechless.

COMEDY. GAZETTE.Telephone 358.

"ORINCESS. DAILY 31 to 10JTrincess. daily 11 to 10:PRINCESS. DAILY 11 to 10PRINCESS. DAILY 31 to lo!

ContinuousPictures.Manners street.

1— 'NOW SHOWING:BETTY COMPSON

InA Paramount Special,

""THE GARDENOF WEEDS.**" THE GARDEN OF WEEDS,""THE GARDENOF WEEDS.""THE GARDENOF WEEDS""THE GARDENOF WEEDS."He called it his "Gardenof Weeds"—this rich man's pleasure palace wherebeauties bloomed.Betty as the fairestflowerof them all.RockcliffeFellows as the man.'

2—Sydney Chaplin, Ford Sterling, Chester

Conklin, and Louiso Fazenda'InThe greatest six-reel laugh-raiser yet,

"GALLOPING FISH.""GALLOPING FISH.""GALLOPING FISH.""GALLOPING FISH."

A Thomas H. Ince Comedy Special.NIGHT SESSIONS,

SPECIAL MUSIC BY"THE PRINCESSTRIO""THE PRINCESSTRIO."

IMPOUNDING NOTICE]TMPOUNDED at Lower Hutt, by Bor--*■ ough Ranger, one only Roan' Mare.It not claimed and expenses j>:>id to bosold on tho 20th day of MAY, 1925, at 12110011.

T. P-ELHAM,Pounkcoper.

A USTRALIAN~MUTUAL PROVIDENTSOCIETY.IT is the intention of the Society, on

or after tlic 25tli day of JUNEnext, to iosvic a Copy Policy iv place ofPolicy No. 498942. on the life of Kdw.wlErnest /ioln-ab,which i:i declared t.o havebeen lost.

Wellington, 21j>I. May, 1085.'

A, AM IKS,Manager for ;\'ew Sieulaad.

ALL ROADS AND THE CROWDSTRAVERSING THEM CONVERGEAT THErinrvoLi.J-IVOLL

%Jemenc'c"JSSuccessRegistered.A PROFOUND IMPRESSION.Daily, 2 p.m. -Nightly, 7.30.Daife' 2J?"m- : Nightly, 7.30.The Picture Without a Parallel,''THE CREATION,"''THE CREATION,"Or;AFTER,SIX DAYS."AFTER SIX DAYS."RAFTER SIX DAYS."iiifpiixßi?!; ■

"iiriiflgiFs:-. .Filmed m THE HOLY LAND.-

---_ REV. DR. PINFOLD,Secretary of the Minsters' Association,.writes to Manager, Tivoli Theatre,as follows:—W JI KEGARDed TO-NIGHT'SPRESENTATION AS HIGHLYEDUCATIONAL, INTEREST-

""; ATTRACTIVE. IwfrP^^Ê ALLrRSL"aAYIS NOT SEENAFTER SIS DAYS' TOVISITTHE TIVOLI WHILE YOUARE SHOWING THE FILM."Yours truly,. (Sgd.) JAMES T. PINFOLD/

r^n^x,0?^11^ ScenicEffects.CHOICE SUPPORTING SUBJECTSe,theFilm of *!« G^3* »»<»,.GLOAMING v. THE HAWK.aJ31,031?*6 t- tHE HAWK.Attend Matinees or Book at The Bris-tol. Late Reserves Theatre, Tel. 50.

ARTCRAFT,' NIGHtEI; at IAB.ARTCRAFT, NIGHTLY, at 7.45.Molesworth etreoL

Opposite Parliament Buildings.NOW SHOWTNG. NOW SHOWING-.N°T SHOWING. NOW SHOWING.A Brilliant SelznickProduction,;;the kingdom within."the kingdom within""the kingdom within""the kingdom within""the kingdom within."

FeaturingA Specially SelectedCast, includingERNEST TORRENCE, GASTON

GLASS, RUSSELL SIMPSONPAULINE STARKE.

Our lives are what we make them, butin this story the influenceof one wasresponsible for miraculous changes.

"THE KINGDOM WITHIN.""THE KINGDOM WITHIN""THE KINGDOM WITHIN."It is never too late to mend our ways,nor is it too late to replace hate with .

love.Big Supporting Programme includes

LATEST REVIEW.SCENIC. COMEDY.SPECIALMUSIC

ByTHE ARTCRAFT ORCHESTRATHE ARTCRAFT ORCHESTRA.Telephone 3470 for Reserves.

SHORTT'S THEATRE.HORTT'S THEATRE. ■ ' '"

Packed to overflowing on Saturday.What a magnificent picture.What wonderfulacting.

Oneo£the finestpictures I'Vo ever seen.Th© above are somo of the remarkspassed bypatronson Saturday.NAZTMOVA AND MILTON SILLSNAZIMOVA AND MILTON SILLSNAZIMOVA AND MILTON SILLS

In their greatest screen success,'THE MADONNA OF THE-THE MADONNA OF THE

STREETS," , ■

STREETS,"Adapted from, the famousnovel, "The

Ragged Messenger," by W. B. MaxwelLHere is drama that goes deeper than anybefore—thatbrings the lump that onlytears can melt.

The Year'sDynamo of Emotion.BIG SUPPORTINGPROGRAMME.

No Increae©in Prices.Reserves at The Bristol, or Telephone

768.

THE ROYALWELLINGTON CHORAL UNION.Conductor,Mr. H. Temple White.

TOWN HALL.OWN TTAT.T,

SATURDAY NEXT, AT 8.Haydn's

WTHE CREATION.""THE CREATION.""THE CREATION.""THE CREATION."

The Bos Plan Opens at The Bristol at9 to-morrow (Tuesday).Special engagement of

Mr.HARISON COOK,HARISON COOK,The English Basso Cantante.

Soprano, Mrs. J. F. Woodward. -Tenor, Mr. J. Hadland,GreymoutK.Prices: 5s (res.), 3s (res.), phis tax, and

W. E. CALDOW,Hon. Seo.Tel. 3390.

MEETINGS.

MANUKA. "MANUKA.

OVERFLOW Meeting owing to thehall not being Targe enough. Hun-

dreds were turned away.

ROLL UP TO-NIGHT AND HEARTHE MEN STATE THEIR CASE.

HALL, 59,MANNERS STREET.-

Questions. Discussion.FILL THE HALL AGAIN.

BRITISH AND FOREIGNBD3LESOCIETY.

ANNUAL AND PUBLIC MEETING.rfKHE above will be held on TUESDAY,-a- 26th, at 7.30 p.m., in St. Andrew'sHall, The Terrace.

His Worship the Mayor will'preside.The principal speaker will be the Rev.David Calder,B.A.Business: To receive Report and Bal-

ance-sheet,Election of Officers.All are cordially invited.ALAN S. INNES-JONES,Hon. Secretary.

NEW ZEALAND LAND VALUES ~LEAGUE (Inc.).

ANNUAL MEETING.mHE ANNUAL MEETING of theJ- above League will be held on MON-DAY ISVENtNG NEXT, 25tli inst., intho Trades Hall, Vivian street, commonc-infr at 8 o'clock.

Business: To receivo Report and Bal-anctvslippt anrl General.

Members may brinjf friends.It. .0. SMITH,_

_^_ Jfon. Secretary.

■JSRI JaS"ut ifie"ri7vra~inir,~srirj'inrut

I Mi— ■ M. ;- __rnmwii

qnHE TERRACECONGREGATIONAL"*■ CHURCH,Cnr. of The Terrace and Bowen street.

BIBLE STUDY QTJESTION DRAWER.The REV. ERNEST R. WEEKS will

answer the following Questions in the Lec-ture Hall of The Terrace CongregationalChurch. (EntranceBowen street), TUES-DAY, 26th MAY, at 7.30 p.m.:—1. How ought we to answer the awEward

questions of our Children? Is not the"white lie" sometimes permissible?

2. How do you explain Christ's words,Mitt. 5, 21,etc.: "Ye have heard thatit was said by them of old time. . . .But I say unto you." Does not thisdestroy the idea of the inspiration ofthe Oid Testament?

3. What is mean by these words inLord'sPrayer, Matt. 6, 13: "Lead us not intoTemptation?"

4. Does not Salvationcome from Christ?Then why does the Apostle Paul, inPhilipppians II;, 12,cay: "Work outyour ovm Salvation?"In. what way isanyone responsible for their own Sal-. vation?

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CHAS. BEGG & CO.,LIMITED.

MANNERS STREET,Wellington.

NEW STOCKSOF BRITISH PIANOSJUST LANDED!

80ME fine new British Upright andBaby Grand Pianos by famous

I makers are now on view at "The Bris-i tol." These instrumeßiaare perfect in| tone and construction, and are worthy in! every way of a place in the best homes.

Also, recently landed, are new stocks ofPlayer Pianos, His Master's Voice, andMetronola Gramophones. Fresh Recordsby every mail.

Music Lovers are invited to visit "TheBristol" and enjoy a freo demonstrationof any instrument.

Easy terms of payment may be ar-ranged.

THE BRISTOL PIANOCO.,LTD.,

' . .WELLINGTON.

T"l>.tD""SsSmIs riTilSTTmle^l'îcHJ,■X_ 70, _Queen's Drive, hits tueeu jsgld.

GMJLbCURQI GALLI-CURCIANNOUNCEMENT,

BY J. AND N. TAIT.

PEELIMINARY BOOKING AT £1/1/-(Plus Tax, 1/10).FOB, THE CONCERTS,

2nd JULY AND 4th JULY.APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BYTHE BRISTOL PIANO CO,

BOOKING COMMENCES IWEDNESDAY NEXT, 27th MAY. j

<3osntry and postal applications must be accompanied by cheque*

MACDUFFS MACDXTFF'SGREAT

ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALECOMMENCES

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) MORNINGAT BOTH SHOPS—CUBA STRREET.

MANY STARTLING REDUCTIONS.Vacuum Masks,pint size,2s lid each Stevens'"Judge" Brand Opal EnamelledS^hfrom

*fa 3fj ," Saucepans, 4-pint, 5s 6d; 5-pint, 5s lid;ISfE?5> eH FUp"' frOD?,,6<? caoh

CJ 6s M; *?**" 73 9d: 10-pmfc, 8s"GEM" Safety Kazor Blades,-3s6d per, lid; 12-pint, 10s 6dpacket of 7. One 'Gem" Razor given Wire Soap Racks,sd. Bd,and 9dFREE with each packet Wire Bath Soap and Sponge Holders,Monster CarbolicBar Soap, Is 5d bar Is 6dVelvet Soap, 8d bar Writing Pads,from 6d eachWasme Soap, 8d bar, 3 bars for Is 9d English Wringers, 12m, 283 6d; 14in, 30bEnglish Floating Bowls, 9s 6d, 10s 6d, 6d each12s M, 16s 6d Barilla Soap, 9d bar; Brasso,lOd; Zebo,Magnificent Was: Floating Flowers for lOdFloating Bowls, 2s, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s 6d Macduffs Big Bath Soap, 6d- Pure Cas-New Shipment o£ Royal Doulton. Ware, tile Soap, Mîncluding '"Countess" pattern Teasets GREAT REDUCTIONSIN.(3 only), at 37s 6d set GLASSWARE.fMIa

3 TOaill Pawder< EmaU Sp*o^ Offer: "Seraphim" Upright GaaSheffieldFirth StainlessKnives: Tables Tin Basins,9d Is, Is 3d Is 6d14s 9d; Desserts 12s 3d halfndozen Mincers,5s 6d, 6s lid, 8s 3d, 9s 3dMatches: Plaids 8d dozen,SEdes Is 6d Androck GasToasters,lOdTJ?s?en« ,TSS,2s 9d dozen SandwichTins, 9d, Ud, and Is pairWilliams' Baby Powder, 6d tin . Three-fold Graters,8dLighthouse.Cleanser, 5d tin ■ Brush and CrumbTrays, from 3s 9d<300 Jinghsh 21-piece Teasets,heaxily re- HEAVY REDUCTION INduced to clear beforestocktaking, from ELECTROPLATED WARE.14s 6d 14s 9d, 16s 6d, 19s 6d, 223 6d, Bryant and May's Safety Matches, 8dup to aos the set , dozen .English Cups and Saucers,in great vari- Hearth Brushes,Bd, Is 6d, Is 9d,2s 3dEni^^pl^S^d'thehaH- *&?&* <"" "» *«*> *^BriSff Xylonite Combs,from 6d *"* *" *" **»»*English Hair Brushes,from 9d to 25s Valeria Tooth Paste, 9d; Zepto TootG3.GQ P&sfciGQc\English ClothesBrushes,from 9d Coat Hangers, 5 for Isro^t P^fe4 *?" U Tite £>*" N<>-^ter Soap, the Marvel-UO. Boot Polish,5 tins Is lous Dirt-remover,6d per tinGramophone Needles,6d per tin of 200 CO. Waxshine,sd, Bd,and Is 6d tinGenuineO'CcdarMops, 5s 9d and 8s 3d Mouse Traps, 2d eachHeavy English Cu^ge Aluminium ftt? J%** % at

, ,°^? . Sandsoap, 3 tabs for 7idAluminium Teapots, from 3s 9d; Kettles, Top GradeEnglish Hot-water Bags, 7snorn is ba 3d,83) ga 1

nT^"l^,: ?reservinS, Pans, 174-pint, Radium Floor Polish,7d and Is 2d11s 6d; 25-pint, 15s 6d; 30-pint, 16s 6d; 250 Fancy Vases and Jardinieres all■£*£ sStww- SST* -»-=«-Our Big Bar Almond ScentedSoap IsM'Clmton ColleenTalc Powder,Is tin 'REMEMBER—OUR ONLY ADDRESSES'

80, CUBA STREET(OPPOSITE ROYAL OAK HOTEL)

Corner CUBA AND^VIVIAN STREETS -.■;*«■(OPPOSITE NATIONAL BANK). ' ■ ':"■ '

MACDUFP'S FOB VALUE;DANCING.

IVTEW CENTURY HAT.T.-L" TUESDAY NIGHT.THE QUILLTONIANS1 BIG DANCE_■ 8-12. 8-12.Ladies Is 6i Gents 2s. Supper.. A Box of Chooolatesto the firist 12 Lad-

ies and a Tm of Cigarettes to the first:12Uents. Paper Hats, Streamers,Balloons.Also, "THE MYSTERY FOX-TROT

COMPETITION.4 Prizes. 4 Prizes.The First Original Qaaitonians" JazzBand to Dance to.

DANCING AND STAGE DEPORT-MENT.■TVAVID DEVTTT,

Sis years with J. C. Williamson,Ltd-Specialising in Classical,Ballet, Toe, Ec-centric,and Acrobatic Dancing *

Juvenile Classes,SATURDAYS,9 20 a.m.and 2.30 p.m.Ballet Classes,WEDNESDAYS, 11 am.and 7.30 p.m.Private Lessons and Modern Ballroomby arrangement.

Telephone*863.AMATEUR PERFORMANCESPRODUCED.

DANCING \ND DEPORTMENTMISS DAISY DONNELLY,Pupil of Miss Minnie Everett,Sydney.Classesheld daily for Children andAdults in Classical;Ballet, Toe, Charac-ter. Acrobatio, and Exhibition Dancim?and Eurytbmiea. and the latest ModernBallroom Dancing. SuburbanClasses atHatartai and Kelbum. Private Lessons byappointment. 48. Molgrave-st.. Thorndon.

OLD AND NEW OLD AND NEWBALLROOM DANCING'TAUGHT AT CHRISTIE'S,MASONIC HALL, BERHAMPOSE.ANEW ClassCommenced MONDAY11th May. Classas usual TUES-DAY and SATURDAY. Children'sClaeaSATURDAY, 3 to 5. at 144,BritomartKn^Tell^?^011 * "=«*»«»*■

DANCING AND EUEYTHMICa,

TtflSS 1 BARBARA,PUTNAM, Studio,J-vJL 60, Wilhs street. Telephone 906!Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, etc.'Private Lessons by appointment.Practice Class,Thursday, 7.30 pjn.Eurythmics for ladies. Private Lessonsand Classes.Business Girls' Class,Thursday, 6 to 7p.m.

MISS JOYCE JULIAnTPupil of Madamyj Astafieva,London, and CertificatedPupil of SantosCasaui,London. Teacher

of Classical,Operatic, and Ballroom Danc-ing. Latest London methods (adult).Practico ClassesTuesdays and Fridays, at7.30 p.m. Studio, 119,Manners street,nest brand Opera House./MONNOP SCHOOL OF DANCING.ahe Misses Connopteach the simpleBALLROOM TANGO, and Latest Lon-don developments of MODERN DANC-£?* , " . Private tuition. Evening Classes,leehmcal Lessons to Teachers. Studio:36, Courtenay place. . Tol. 22-934. Cab-aret Evening at Studio Saturday, 30thMay. ' '

rjmE school of dancing-a- 166. Cubastreet(Opp. Queen's Picture Theatre).

Principal: MISS GWEN GIBBS, lateJ. C. Williamson's,J. and N. Tait, andTivoliThofttre. Australia. 'Latest BaHrcom Dancjftjj, Operatic,Character,Step, etc., etc.Children'sClassesas usual.Tel. 21-164-. '

IMPORTANT TO MEN "^~yOUU Family, Friends, and BusinessB. Ajsmustpo wswt your Portrait. RinsVinsen a Siwdio,2S-&56,for appointment.

DAWCING. |

GoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuck ptOOD LUCK R£l2E*GoodLuck VTOOD LUCK BALL!Good LuckGoodLuck In Aid of Community- Chrb.GoodLuckGoodLuck .GoodLuckGoodLuck TOWN HAT.T, ANDGoodLuck CONCERTCHAMBERGood LuckGoodLuck WEDNESDAY, 23&,GoodLuck At 8 p.m.GoodLuckGoodLuck PLAIN. FANCY, ANDGoodLuck PAPER DRESSBALL.GoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuck Mascots will be worn. ChooseUood Luck yourLucky Emblem NowGood -Luck The Hall will be decoratedGoodLnok with lucky decorations andGoodLuck with real novel designs.GoodLuck Everything is being done toGoodLuck make this night a most en-GoodLuck joyableone.GoodLuckGoodLuck —GoodLnck "GoodLuck '; TUTSCHKA'S TWOGoodLuck ORCHESTRASGoodLuck Have been engaged.GoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuck BeautiM Gold WristletGoodLuck Watch will be given for theGoodLuck Best Mascot Dross. AlsoGood Luck Special Prizes for Ladies' andGoodLuck Gentleman's Best MascotGoodLuck Hat.GoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuckGoodLuck ADMISSION, 2b 6d.GoodLuckGoodLuck Late Trams ArrangedGoodLuck 'GoodLuckGoodLuokGoodLuckGoodLuck

DANCE 1 DANCE]ST. FRANCIS'S HATT.,HILL STREET.'"PWrPJEF ?*s■ EVERY MONDAYJ- NIGHT during the Season.Rudolph's Orchestra.Subscriptions 2s 6i

to-night: to-night.~

"j-\anceland.New Century Hall, Kent terrace,

EVERY MONDAY ANDWEDNESDAY.JACK HARPER'S JAZZ ORCHESTRA.

Ladias Is 6d,Gents2s.

JAZZ! JAZZ! JAZZ!

Jazz HELLO! WHAT'S THIS!JazzJazz E. PARSONS'SJazz SELECT ORCHESTRA .JazzJazz Are holdinga Grand Jazz inJazzJazz ST. THOMAS' HALL,Jazz NEWTOWN,JazzJazz TO-NIGHT;Jazz ' ———Good Floor. Excellent Music.Dancing 8 to 11. Gents,Is 6d;.Ladies,Is.

Q- UILLTONIANS TO-MORROWIODDFELLOWS' HALL, CLYDE !

QUAY.LADIES' GREATFESTIVAL EVENINGProgramme includes aLadies' Fox TrotCompetition for 6 Handsome Long WhiteHand Mirrors. ' . {

JAZZ, JAZZ "ÊARLY SETTLERS' HALL, Abel-Smith-st.—Britannia Jazz Assembly,To-night and Every Monday. Comealong and see the latest Fantaisie Dancoand Exhibition Jazz Waltz by two localamateurs. The night of all nights. Bestfloor in town. Mailmain's Orchestra.f mts, 2s; Ladies,Is 6d,.includingsupper.' , ' J. TOOMATH, Sec.TUESDAY. ■ - TUESDAY

OLD-TIME DANCE,And Every following Tuesday at NEW-TOWN LIBRARY.SPCTATi attractions for To-morrow

Evening: First-class Floor,.- Orches-tra, and _ Sociability, ChooolateWaltzes.Also special prizes for the lucky couple.

Dancing Bto 12. Ladies Is 6d,Gents2s,including6upper.

DE LUXE ASSEMBLY,VICTORIA HALL, ADELAIDE-RD.nhO-MORROW NIGHT, at 8 o'clock,-I- This Popular Old-time Dance. Mrs.Skew'sOrchestra,Mrs. Skew'sOrchestra.

Novelty Waltz and Surprise Waltz. .Prizes given. Your opportunity to win

one. A GoodSupper Provided.F. M'GounelLM.0.; M. A. Jackson,Sec.

Ladies Is 6d, Gents 2s.

A;DE LP H I CABARET,GORING STREET.

TUESDAT NIGHT, 8.30 till. 1 ajn.

SPECIAL "WILDFLOWBR" NIGHT.MISS MARIE BURKE

.And Members of the Company will beGuests.

BOOKTABLES EARLY.RODNEY A. PANKHURST,

ManaserTelephone26-399.ZEALAKDIA DANCE ASSEMBLY.

OLD-TIME DANCTNG.NEWTOWN LIBRARY HAT.T.

mO-NIGHT and Every Monday NightJL Zealandia Dance Orchestra,withdrums, bells, xylophone, etc; noveltydances. Ladies, Is 6d; Gents,2s. Re-freshments.

COMBINEDBUILDING TRADES"~

SOCIAL COMMITTEE.mHE FIRST SOCIAL AND DANCEX of the above Trades will be held inThe Early Settlers' Hall, Abel Smithstreet, on 3rd JUNE.

Old-TimeDancing from, 8-12. VioletOrchestra.Supper and Cards. AH Tradesconnected with the Building- Trade areinvited. F. E. HARRIDGE, M.C.G. W. WHIPPY, Sec.

EDUCATIONAL.MISS E. CARR'S '

SCHOOL OF SHORTHAND ANDTYPEWRITING,StewartDawson's BuildingPrincipal: Miss Whitbread Edwards.F.C.T.S.(Inc.), F.I.P.S. (London) 1

Individual Tuition in Shorthand,Type-writing, and Bookkeeping.Term commences from date of entry ofpupil.

THOROUGH Ensures SUCCESSGROUNDING SUCCESSMISS ROWNTREE'S SCHOOL OFSHORTHAND AND TYPEWRIT-ING guarantees individual tuition and thethorough grounding which leads to sucoessin business.

Principal: MISS ROWNTREE33, WILLIS STREET, WELLINGTON.SchoolNow Open.~ PRIVATE TUITION!

GW-. YON ZEDLITZ" And Assistants.CORNERLAMBTON QUAY ANDBOWEN .STREET.

Private address,Lower Hutt.Matriculation Classes,no vacancies ex-qopt M 'S Cl&Btc»,

EDUCATIONAL.

BTIEkDI2S"G TB.ADES.

BOOM PJjSHH) ASSURED.

SHOETACTOF^^ HIGHER

XN view .of the fact tiut the Govern-or W P^Po^ to advance 95

res^Jw*B'6^ men e»P»We of takingresponsibly positions.m£â^lyÔU 'Hrierstand-wl»at'SS a *6 way of increased salaries.theS inL^^-for *° Be'- oue °ftnese jobs at an increase of sakrv if voireally want & EIGHT AT HoM °oW qX* )thS .£nt?mational Correspon-in Architecture,Survevins Pivil Km-;SSSÊ^lrin^Con^srtesatj's*»that rou have

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SMALL CLASSES GUARANTEEDbuccess is assured by Gilby's College be-eZfovin7 instructors areemployed. Tfiey confinetheir efforts tom«-W f aES> i??d ?° naturally theirrnedioa of coaching is intensive. Rinirobtain particulars from ■ -w rtr VP ELECTOR:W. W Waddilove,F.1.A., N.Z.GILBY'S COLLEGE,

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Studentsattending University lecturesturn to Banks notes to supplement theirown hurried jottings.Banks students find in the Bankscourse a complete compendium of inform-

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MISS V. JEAN ■'TURNER,83, Kent terrace, andMR. JAMES W. GOER(10, Dovon-st).Banjo and' Guitar.

PHOTOGRAPHY "~ :—QNE.Superior Art Projected Portrait,v 5nX }?'■ "lc,ludcd "i eacß dozenbeautifully tmishcd Cabmots at £l l?*6d. Vinsen's Studio, 119,Cuba-st Tot

LONDON MARKETSHIGH COMMISSIONER'S .CABLE.TheDepartment of Agriculture has re-

ceived the following cablegram datedthe 23rd instant, from the High Com-missioner for New Zealand,London:—

BUTTER.Market very slow owing to poor de-

mand and very large stocks accumulat-ing. Very little business has been doneabove 166s and 168s for New Zealand.Practically no arrivals of Danish owingto transport strike; not affecting mar-ket; two shipments expected to leavethis week-end. Danish nominal. Officialquotations are:—

New Zealand: Finest salted, 166s to170s per cwt (Is s|d to Is 6£d per lb).TJnsalted,176s to 178s per cwt (Is 6|dtolls 7d per lb). Other qualities, 160s to

162s per cwt (Is s^d per lb).Australian: Salted, 156s to 160s per

cwfc(Is 4£d to Is 5d per lb). Excep-tional, 162aper cwt (Is s£d per lb). Un-6alted, 164s to 166s per cwt (Is s^d toIs sid per lb); exceptional, 170s (Is 6£d

Iper lb). Other qualities, (salted)140s to 154s per cwt (Is 3d to Is 4^d perlb), (unsalted) 140s to 160s per cwt (Is

] 3d to Is 5d per lb).Argentine: 154s to 160s per cwt (Is

4^d to Is 5d per lb). Other qualities:140s to 152s per cwt (Is 3d to Is 4£dper lb).

Irish: Salted, 168s to 170sper cwt (Is6d to Is 6^d per lb). Unsalted: 174s to176s per cwt (ls< 6£d to Is 6|d per lb).

Siberian: 146s to 150s per cwt (Is 3jdto Is 4d per lb).

CHEESE.Market for imported slow, and Eng-

lish practically cleared. Canadiannotquoted. Officialquotations are:—

English: Finest farmers', 135s to 140sper cwt (Is 2jd to Is 3d per lb).

New Zealand: Colouredand white, 92sto 93s per cwt (9|d per lb). Exceptional,94s per cwt (lOd per lb).-

Australian: Finest and fine, accordingto size. Coloured,86s to 90s per cwt(9d to 9£d per lb). Finest white: 88s"to 90s per cwt (9£d to 9£d per lb). Ship-ments of New Zealand produce arrivedthis week per s.s. Eemuera and Port Syd-ney.

HEMP AND WOOL,Hemp: Manila market firm early this

week, and J grade June-August ship-ments sold at £17, but easier at close,and business has been done at £45 _10s.New Zealand mai"kefc quiet. High-points July-August shipment sold at£37, but at close June-August shipmentsquoted at £36, fair £34, and value.

Wool: Bradford market quiet.. Me-rino quotations firm and crossbredsteady. Present quotations for tops are:6t's (Merino) warp 4s 6d per Ib, average4s 4d per lb; 56's (super halfbred), 3aper lb; 40's (prepared) coarse crossbred,2s per lb.

APPLES.! Apples, ex Port Sydney just reachingmarket. First report indicates that con-dition is good Only a few sold. Jona-than, 17s to 18s per"case; Cleopatra, 20sper case; Statesman,18s to 19s per case.Somersetshipment being cleared atabout the following prices :—Cos'b Or-ange,2()s to 30s per case; Cleopatra, 18sto 22s per case; Delicious,18s to 21s percase; Jonathan, 16s to 193 per case;Dunn's Fa-vourite,17sto 18s 6d per case;London Pippin, 16s to 16s 6d per case;Lord Wolseley, 16s 6d to 17s per case;other sorts, 16s to 17s per case.

TALLOW AND EGGS.Tallow.—Spot market firm with fair

business for shipment. Present quota-tions for spot are :—Mutton : Fine, 46sper cwt; fair to good, 44s 6d to 45s 6dper cwt; dark to dull, 42s 6d to 43s 6dper cwt. Beef : Sweetand-or'mixed.45s 6d to 46s per cwt; fair to good, 44sto 45s 6d per cwt; dark to dull, 40s percwt. Mixed: Fair to good, 44s to 45s6d per cwt; dark to dull, 40s to 42s 6dper cwt; gut, etc., 38s to 42s 3d percwt. c

Eggs.—English, Danish, and Dutch,13s 6d to 16s per long hundred; Irish,Belgiun, Trench, and Italian, 12s to14s;Lithuanian and Styrian, 10s to 11" "Russian,Polish,and Egyptian, 7s 3d to9s 6d.

JAPAN'S GRIEVANCERACIAL DISCRIMINATION

ANIMOSITY TOWARDS WHITERACE GENERALLY.."Japan cherishes' no animosity against

the Commonwealth for its policy of ex-clusion,but against the white races theworld over the Japanese have a griev-ance because of their racial discrimi-nation. ' In these words the Bishop ofSoutli Tokio (Dr. S. Hcaslett), who ar-rived at Sydney recently to take partin the Anglican Church Congress sum-med up his view of the Japanese opin-ion of the White' Australia policy saysthe Melbourne "Argus.""I do not hear the Japanese talk muchof Australia," he said. "Australia as a

country is not greatly in their minds,which for the most part are fixed uponthe United States of America. Withcertain fairly obvious changes, theirgrievance against the Americans no doubtapplies to the Australians, but Australiahas never done anythingto hurt the feel-ings of the Japanese. On the other hand,they were

>perfectly content with theGentlemen'sAgreement' with America,and naturally they rather resented thesomewhat rough manner in which they

were deprived of it. They are out forequality in all things."_ Questioned regarding the Japanese at-titude towards trade, Bishop Heaslettsaid that the Japanese had not yet be-come accustomed to Western ways en-tirely, and there was that section ofthem which desired to "get rich quick."This section was not very scrupulousabout the means by which wealth wasattained. The Japanese reputation for"shoddy," however, was passing, andrightly so, for with the growth of West-ern ideas even the less scrupulous werebeginning to lealise that bad businessmethods did not pay. Japanese consulsin various countries were on the alert,arid had effectively warned traders thattheir methods must change.

"As far as Australia's relationship withJapan is concerned,"he continued,"thepolicy of both peoples should be bettereducation and better understanding. Itis necessaryto know each other. I donot think that it is absolutely essentialfor Australians to learn the Japanese lan-guage,though that is the surest methodby winch to understand them. TlieJapanese learn English, and Australianscould travel there without any difficulty.They really should do so, and get toknow the mind of the Japanesepeople.'"The Anglican Churchhas attained inJapan a success of a nature parallel no-where else in the world. Two of itsbishops are Japanese nationals, and 160of its clergy are also drawn from theJapanese people. Just how serious theJapanese Christians—of whom there are250,000, including 28,000 Anglicans-are in their profession of faith may bogathered from the fact that more than300 congregations are entirely self-sup-porting, paying t/ic stipends of their ownclergy and all their own expenses. Thirtyof these congregations are Anglican."

.Teeth o£euamellcd steel mo now beingmanufacturedat Krupps' famousworks»t Umwj, The metal is to cam* misdufe

PERSONAL MATTERSSir Joseph Ward arrived in Welling-

ton from the Southyesterday morning.Sir Truby King was a passengerbythe Wahme from Lyttelton yesterday.

oU£ ,B> *?" Wood arrived fr°m theSouth by the Wahine yesterday morn-ing.

* ll' Tf " Altken> private secretaryto the Minister of Public Works, whounderwent an operation some weeks agoresumed his duties to-day.Mr. M. Hawkins, Controller-Generalof Prisons,has been appointed a mem-ber of the Prisons Board in successionto the late Mr. C. E. MatthewsMr. AD. M'Eae, late of Wellington,and well known as a representative foot-baller and as a prominent member of

the differentathletic clubs while at Vic-toria College, was on Wednesday lastadmitted as a barrister and solicitor byhis Honour Mr. Justice Adams, on themotion of Mr. C. S. Thomas. MrM'Eae has resigned from the PublicTrust Department to commence practiceinTimaru.

The funeral of the late Mr. SteveBoreham,president of the New Zea-land Workers Union, took place yes-terday at Dunedin, states a Press Asso-'ciation message.The cortege was fol-lowed by 30 cars and 2000 people onfoot. The Mayor, the JMayor of St?aw' >*/" T- X- Sidey' M-P-> and Mr!J. W. Munro, M.P., were amongthosepresent. Wreaths were received fromlabourorganisations and friends through-out the Dominion. The service at thegraveside was conducted by FatherEooney. v

An old and highly-respected residentof Mangatainoka, in the person of Mr.Edwin Ashby, passed away on Fridayevening at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. G. H. Stiles, Main street,Palmerston North. Deceased was bornat Northampton,England, 66 yearsago.He came out to the Dominion in 1880,takingup his residence at Moutoa,where,he engaged in farming, and later instorekeeping. After his marriage to MissCarter, daughter of the late Mr. JohnCarter, of Moutoa,he removed to Man-gatainoka, where he continued the store-keeping business for a period of 25 years.He leaves a widow and five childrenThe daughters are 'Mesdames Terry(Ekeiahuna), Cowie (Christclmrch) andMiss Emily Ashby (Wellington), and thesons Mr. Fred Ashby (Bank of New Zea-land, Nelson) and Mr. Albert Ashby(Bank of New Zealand,Dargaville).

Advice has been received from Eng-land of the death of Mr. W; W. Brad-field, C.B.E. Deceased" was born on18th March,,1879,and was the son ofMr.. William Bradfield, Muswell Hill.He was sent to Parmitees School, andafter training at Finsbury TechnicalCollege, joined tho staff of the MarconiCompany as electrical assistant in 1897.In 1899 he installed'the first wirelessapparatus on a British battleship, anda little later superintended demonstra-tions on the United "StatesbattleshipMassachusetts. In 1901 he took chargeof the demonstrations between theFrench Eiviera and Corsica, and the-following year was appointed chief en-gineer of the American Marconi Com-pany. In 1908 he returned to Englandas deputy-manager of the parent com-pany,Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Com-pan}', and the Marconi InternationalMarine CommunicationCompany, Ltd.In 1910 Mr. Bradfield became manager,and in 1917 a director of both concerns.Since 1920 he devoted himself entirelyto the International Company. Mr.Bradfield was created C.B.E. in 1918.He was a nephew of Sir John Baddeley,ex-Mayor of London,and of Mr. A. C.Bradfield,of Palmerston North.

AUSTRALIAN SUGAR

OVER-PRODUCTION

DISPOSING OF THE SUEPLUS.

The chairman of the Colonial SugarEefining Co., Ltd. (Mr. E. W. Knox)told the half-yearly meeting of share-holders in Sydney early this month, re-ports the "Daily Telegraph," that thecontinuing increase in the area undercane in Queensland and New- SouthWales would be manifested in a cropvastly in excess of Australian consump-tion. Theposition had been faced,how-ever, and a sale had been effectedofmost of the surplus sugar. The pro-mise of a higher preferential duty byBritain was a welcome "grant in aid"for this transaction. ,

As to the future, it had not yet beenpossible to see how a diminution of thearea under cane could be brought about,with fairnessto all concerned,but theseparation now being made of the canodestined to supply .Australian wantsfrom that used to produce sugar forexport, -was a step in the right direc-tion. In Fiji, more sugar was madethan was expected. For the comingseason, the crop prospects in that col-ony wore good, the rainfall havingbeensufficient and well distributed, 'takingall the company's mills together, a littlemore sugar was made than the companyhad yet obtained in any one year, thetotal being 189,000tons. Itseemed pos-sible that this year the productionmight be more than 210,000tons, theproportion from Fiji exceeding the quan-tity needed for the supply of New Zea-land. Accordingly, the companyhadsold the surplus to Canada,at the mar-ket value, on the date of delivery. Thecompanyhad undertaken,as usual, tofinancethe 1925 crop for Australia, and,in addition, 'to pay for the sugarto beexported, being recouped for the latteras this arrived in England."I wish it were possible," Mr. Knoscontinued,"to say that all labour con-ditions were satisfactory. This is thecase as regards the' men we employin the Australian mills, many of whomare returned soldiers,but the same can-not be said of the port labour, and thecost of shipping the sugar is exceed-inglyhigh, the unions having little con-trol over the members doing this work.For the cane cutting in Queensland,thegrowers are employing Italians to agreat extent, and it seems probable thatthe supply of cutters, who are engagedby the farmers,will be ample this sea-son. Those from North Italy-are goodworkers,and well conducted. Wo havenot been concerned in any way in theintroduction of the immigrants ' fromSouthernEurope, whose arrival hasgiven rise to protests from the Queens-land trade unions."

The bonus which was declared, Mr.Knox said, was largely due to improvedconditions in Fiji. "If you tell us," hoadded, "what will be tho value of ournext season's production in that colony,and answer other similar questions re-lating to the work of our factories,wocould say whether the payment of thebonus will continue,but all"that can nowbe stated is that it is hoped this willbe the case. To me, it seems that oneshould have the faith that removes moun-tains to believe that the high valuesof the main articles of productionthroughout the world will be maintain-ed. It can be admitted that there is ageneral demand for better conditions oflifer-foodand clothes iucluded; tho ques-tion is, how is the increased cost tobe provided with a disordered trade,andwithout an adequate working capital?Till this question is answered,prudentpeople will kgep eu tho safe side offoil bedjtfc'l

SMALL CAPITALISTSTO THI IDITOIC,

Sirj—l read your sub-leader entitled"Small Capitalists," with a great dealof interest. You quote Professor Clayas saying, in answer to Mr. Kunciman,M.P., that "two per cent, of the peoplein Britain own two-thirds of the capitalof the country."-

After quoting other figures from dif-ferent sources, you conclude with evid-ent satisfactionthat this indicates thatendency of the poorer-paid classes be-coming possessed of an ever greateramount of capital. But. it is unfortun-ate that you omit to further quote fromProfessor Clay when ho says that 75.4per cent, of the populationpossess 7.6per cent: of tho total national wealth inholdings under £100; whilst 0.3 percent, possess 37.6 per cent, in holdingsover £25,000.

In answer to a question by Dr. HughDalton, M.P., in the House o£ Com-mons, the following figures were sup-plied :—That the value of estates sub-ject to estate duty has risen from 373millions in 1920-21 to 442 millions in1923-24. Considering that the nationalwealth_ is computed to be £15,600mil-lions, it seems that the disproportion inthe ownership of wealth is still verygreat. Somesixteen yearsago Sir LeoChiozaMoney, in his book,"Eiches andloverty," proved statistically that thereare thirteen million people .in Britainalways on the verge of starvation. Toany serious student who will honestlyadmit facts, it does not seem as if the ■

social inequalities are very much lessnow. Theonly conclusion one can log-ically come to is that such a state of af-fairs is inherent in our present socialsystem, because the owners of the meansof production cannot use up all tlmwealth they receive,and the producersof the wea}th do not get all they canuse.—l am, etc.,

H. WEBSTER,23rd Slay.[Professor Clay's estimate of the dis-tribution of national capital, to whichthe correspondent refers, was for 1920----21 (the only year for which the neces-

sary information was available), and istherefore four years old. The com-plete table was: 75.4 per cent, of per-sons (under £100) owned 7.6 per cent..of the national capital; 12.2 (£ICO-£SOO\owned 4.5 ; 6.0 (£SOO-£1000) owned 6 3 "4.5 (£IOOO-£5000) owned 17 6- 14(£SOOO-£25,000) owned 26.3; 03' (over£25,000) owned 37.6. But our pointwas this: Professor Clay, while sub-mitting a four-year-old estimate as a'reason for doubting the inferencesdrawn by Mr. Eunciman from more uti-to-date but incomplete figures, yet ad-mitted : "A pre-war ■ estimate showsgreater _ inequality; but the agitatorshave still something to go on." Evenmore strinking were the income statis-tics which-,we quoted showing that-£755,500,000in 1912-13 to £l,320".000.000

'

in 1922-23,the income "returned,but ex-empt from taxation (because it was re-ceived by persons having loss than-the-taxable amount—the poorer-paid) hadrisen from £356,000,000to £1.570,000.----000. ■ The correspondent's referenceto .the value of estates subject to estatoduty conveys-nothing whalevejr,. asevery estate which exceeds £103 is sub-ject to duty. The inference drawn usto more even distribution of both capi-tal and income is strengthened by morerecent information from an Americanjournal. The statistics show thatwhereas in 1916 the group of taxpayerswith incomes above £4000 a year re-ceived 793 of the total corporation div-idends reported in U.S.A., in 1921 theyreceived only 46.8 per .cent. As divi-dends are paid on shareholdings it fol-lows that an equally large proportion ofthe capital had passed from the hands ofSe nnaltlS- In 1917 taxpayers inthe- £200-£IOOO a year group received9.5 of itlie dividends, in 1922 184 theirshare rising from 190 to 491 milliondollars. Between 1912 and 1924 Ameri-can savings bank depositors increasedfrom 12.6 millions with deposits of 8400million dollars, to 38.8 millions, with20,800million dollars. We have no'means of estimating the share of NewZealand's national wealth which is inthe hands of wage-workers, and the per-sons in the smaller business and salar-ied classes. Even the income-tax re-turns do not afford a fair indication asdividends from companies have hithertonot been included by. individual tax-payers. The returns which are beingobtained this year will show something,but will not be complete, as they willnot include the holdings of persons (in-cluding wives) whose income is bslowthe returnable amount. Nevertheless,we thing it is generally accepted thatwealth and income are both much moreevenly distributed here than in GreatBritain; and it is fair to assume that,as equality is undoubtedly becominggreater in' U.S.A. and Britain, so thereis a similar tendency here. Ed.]

THE MEMORIAL10 THE EDITOK.

Sir,—I an} also deeply interested intho questionof the war memorial,if onlyfor'tho reason of its being a memorial toso many of my old comrades in the latewar. I am not in favour of a peal ofhells for our memorial,as the country inand surrounding Wellington is nol fav-ourable,nor would give justice to sucha memorial.

How can anyonecompare Holland, Bel-gium, or the Southof England with theirlow-lying or undulating country, with thehigh hilly country surrounding Welling-ton? In the countries mentioned onecan see the towns or villages in whichthe bells are played, usually perched alittle higher than the surrounding coun-try, for manymiles away,and the soundof the bells is likewise allowed to travelmanymiles.

Now, our memorial site is in front o£Parliament Buildings, and a most suit-able place, but not for a peal of bells,for which of our suburbs exceptingThorndon would be likely to hear them?Nearly all our residential areas are he-hind high hills from Parliament Build-ings, and the bells most likely would boplayed on holidays or Sundays, whenpeople enjoy a little of home life,andincidentally, the best place to enjoy suchmusic.

Ihcn, there is our prevailing wind, thenortherly. I have stood on the heightsoi Wadestown,overlooking the wharves'wlien you could not hear the shrillwhistle of tho Harbour Board, and onlyon occasions can one hear thePost Officeclock. _ If wo have to havo a utilitarianmemorial (if you can call a peal of bellsas such), let it be one that will fit inwith the environment of the country -,I am, etc.,

25th May. «¥»»," I was rather surprised that no T&-cord was obtained here," replied theGovernment Astronomer (Dr. C E.Adams) when asked by a 'Tost"' rc^'porter whetlicr the Japanese earth-quake reported to-day had been pickedup by the seismograph atKelburn, "we

may find some record when we are ableto examine the photographic sheet withgreater care, but'there is certainly noth-ing outstanding upon it. Apparently theshake was a very severe one locally, butdid not involve any great mass."Signor Mussolini, Italy's "Fascist"Prcnuer.was sent to prison five times 6<*tween 1904 and 1911 for such., offencesas lecturing without permission and de-monstrating against the Italian Gover-n tljea in power.

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land, offer exceptional value, are attrac-tivelypacked, and are backed by a largeand well-organisedadvertising campaign.Applicant must be in touch with mod-ern methods of Salesmanship, and shouldbe able to co-operate with Wholesalersand Retailers and build business to themutual advantage of both.

Salary must depend on ability to fillrequirements stated.Applications, stating age, experience,

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IJ^SONAL RECOMMENDATIONPERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONCOUNTS.- T , COUNTS.-Naturally we like to bo in the'Picture,nn»and)et,y°u know what others sayto us. There's no harm in that! In somebusinesses it would be quiteout of place;but everybody wants a home some day°L""-,, Everybody probably knowsSing all tSy COntrC'" and nolwith"

gROAKING PESSIMISTS,PESSIMISTSnyrlfv?!! JrS EXCELLENT.BUSINESS IS EXCELLENTREAD ABOUTTHE FOLLOWING.

KELBURN.„ _ KELBURN.J Rooms (5 bedrooms), room for twoS«t-aêSSWr.ôje^pla^, fell^fvfcinfty Cabk Car' Talavera terrace

PRICE £1750. Terms arranged.Excellent Value.(Personally Inspected).Folio 4417.

KELBURNKELBURN.. . (VACANT),vertiblfirH^T h"? largebaseni eiH, con.>riVTfn ?u ? bedrooms,electric light,

MT. VICTORIA. 'BEAUTIFUL HOUSE°AND GARAGE

thSE .£24o°; °r °&r- N° mortgage.(Personally inspected.)

Folio 4391.'£900 GOVERNMENT MORTP\rv

"n^^__^^|£^__l«*-«»rooms and delightful kitchenette. *home was designed and built for tho"lSrmGOVCr

rfnmeDt £°c

SS¥ftSfSa£iSlit ik>- Z yed "replaces of rare cmal

Government Sage jS— '&lowRco^. £170°' °Aear °ffer <"<* be-

Personally InsnectedNo Climb. .Folio 4082.

MT. VICTORIA.SOMETHING^SKECIAL

a_i__W!'j_:_44

PRICE £2600. Terms arranged. Folio(Just on the Market).

KILBIRNIE.KILBIRNIE.5 room, gaJ°W', ■,lU5t completed,lieht I f ■ electricstov» ?■ , Polnts- beautiful gasbasin'- b,3, I?-10"*' "J?°w»"«n b^th _dceil"; in I'M

cuP(b°ards from floor to

J^te*n*_fe'£-Splendid mot

ford"'ye; tram stops at door."'iS^lV^rmr^nged.(Vacant.)

Folio 4421.Personally Inspected.£100DEPOSIT'£100DEPOSIT.

sM^_^~^Su^S«'y^r[trs^Ênglish _ gas stove, porcelain bathand basin mirrored wardrobes,linenpress. Only £100deposit. Terms 'for ba?aneo arranged as nominal rent, ■ including-sr^ttir^.1^6^^

(Personally inspected.) iSole Acent ' IFolio 4313.BUNGALOW-£I2BO. !BUNGALOW— £1280."Home to Lunch." i

BROOKLYN. ' I1 Rooms and kitchenette, close to

tSTIiVuy IBnny;w»«ion, telephone elecUio light, jras stove, range,hot waterservice, porcelain bath ami basin, if,en I

i^^^rfesî^^fefo.IlS_i,.P%^^^ " b__s(Personally Inspected.)

GOVERNMENT MOTJTPapt? oi-inn

proS ont occupier,,electric light,' "an^hot-«.ilcr service,. porcelain bath and

fZT'n»\UC9,R111rel

1ude»"P»y»>Br off cost ofcghC^&MÛ^'^ Pound

PRICE, £1425.S'; s thlV ...KS'tJi^1^"-* W& are

5

(12crsonally inspected.)' (Solo Agent).Folio 4220.

BROOKLYNBROOKLYN*

jmenfc witK carpenter's bench,corner sec--1 n h

tram' "° climb. Homo to

4Ic?!iCE £1225-Ter"lS ari"allSed- Folia'

R. LESLIE JONES,MANDEL'S BUILDING

i (Clots to Maiiatt* »trt»t «nn«r.)


WITH VIEWS OF CITY AND165m,~ A ,Beautifully-appointed and3- _ Thoroughly-modern House, of ex-ceptional character and charm, compris-

ing 5 large rooms, and evory possibledevice for comfort; inglenook in dining-room. You can lie in bed and see theboats come in. It is splendidly shelteredand yet commands a wonderfulview. Insplendid decorative condition,both insideand out; good garden, well planted.Situated on city side of Brooklyn, whereit.can never be built out. Terms ar-rangel to suit.UPPER WILLIS STREET DISTRICT.

£1375—5ROOMS, bathroom, withporcelain bath and basin, kitchenettewith gas stove (a. good one, too), coalrange, with hot water service,el. It., de-tached washhouse,small shed,nice gar-den. House is in exceptionally goodorder, having been recently renovated.Not a penny to be spent on it. Deposit£550.

KELBURN, JUST'OFF BOUNDARYROAD.£1750,Deposit £500—5Rooms and kit-chenette,on one floor; a particularly at-tractive property, in a secluded position-charming views. This house is well plan-ned for easy working; absolutely no

climb; nice large rooms; Governmentmortgage can bo taken over.NOTE.—Thevery latest conveniencesare installed.For full particulars of the above andothe rdesirable Properties, seeTHE WILLIS STREET

LAND-AGENCY.(Late Zak),

50,WILLIS STREET,Opposite Windsor Hotel.

Tel. 953.

ANDREWS AND ROBERTS,JN DREWS AND ROBERTS" "THE LIVE WIRES,"LAND AND ESTATEAGENTS,4, BOULCOTTSTREET(Opposite Y.W.C.A.)

Tel. 2529. Tel. 2529.CITY—£I7OO or neatest offer, 7 Glorious

Rooms,suitable 2. flats,every modernconvenience,room for garage", gloriousharbour,view,i-min. to tram, in selectlocality. This property has great pros-pcctivo value,and is absolutely qheapat price quoted; terms arranged. SoleAgents for vendor, who is leavingWellington.

BROOKLYN-£1550.0r offer. GloriousModern Bungalow of 5 rooms and; Kitchenette,every possible modern ap-pointment, sun all day; section has40ft frontage with big- depth, laid outin garden and lawns, i-min. to tram,no climb, select locality," terms ar-ranged. Apply quickly to SoloAgents.

lIATAITAI—Ownermust sell, Modern; BungarSwof 7 rooms, absolutely every■ modern convonionce,. Ideal boiler," well fireplaces; section 40ft x 160ft,no climß, large Govt.mortgage. Thisis a genuine bargain, as the ownerj will accept a price very much below

its value. Personally inspected, 'andtho firm's recommendation given. SoloAgents.

Motor-cars to view.

ANDREWS'*ROBERTS."THE LIVE WIRES,"

LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS,4, BOULCOTTSTREET

(Opposite Y.W.C.A.).Tel. 2529. Tel. 2529.

UNGALOWand Garage—A Superla-tive Bungalow, 5 rooms and kitch-

enette, drawing-room, breakfast-room,3bedrooms,recently completed, iinusuallyattractive design, charming interior, ex-pensively finished,dainty, distinctive wall-papers,: tiled well fires, domed Carrara,ceiling, spacious bathroom, porcelainbath and basin;large motor garage, fash-ionable neighbourhood, minute from tram,best part Sunny Kilbirnie. A peerlesshome, absurdly cheap at £1650. Smithand Jones,Do Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506. .

ERHAMPORE (winding up estate)----1 SubstantialResidence,7 rooms, un-usually well constructed,spacious interior,'bright, sunny rooms, fitted with every

imaginable modern requisite, pleasantsituation, ininuto from tram. An unpar-alleled bargain at £1250. Smith and"Tones,Do Luxe Theatre, Courtenay-pl.Tel. 21-506.BROOKLYN—Absentee owner desires

immediate Sale Superior 5-rd. Resi-dence,substantiallyconstructed,fitted withall necessary appliances, extremely plea-sant situation,healthful,invigorating sur-roundings. Shamefully sacrificedat £1000.Smithand Jones,De Luxe Theatre,Cour-tenay-pl.- Tel. 21-506.JTHWOFLATS—SubstantialCity Resi-— dence, 7 rooms, unusuallywell con-

i structed,divided into two flats, entirely| self-contained,electric light, hot waterIservice,porcelatn bath and basin, tele-phone, extremely handy situation. Asterling city property, absurdly cheap at£1550. Smith and Jones (now address)DeLuxe Theatre.Courienay-pl. Tel. 21-506.

£975, KILBIRNIE—Compact Home, 5rooms, substantially constructed,all

usual appliances, clean, wholesome inter-ior, usefularea ground, convenient situa-tion, owner leaving Wellington, urgentsale necessary.' Inspect this gift withoutdelay. Smith and Jones. De Luxe Thea-tre. Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.0.1100,KELBURN EXTENSION-Cir-<* _ cumstances necessitate early sale.ChoiceHome,4 spacious rooms and kitch-enette, substantially constructed,selectedtimbers,clean,wholesome interior, costly,well-chosen papers, electrio light, hotwater service,gas cooker,hot points,pleasant surroundings. A positivo gift at£1100. Smithand Jones,Do Duxe Thea-tre, Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506."O OSENEATH—ChoiceHome,5 rooms,,XV unusual dimensions,attractive appearance, charming interior,,electric light,jiot water service",porcelain bath anabasin,pleasant situation,6un uninterrup-tedly from rising to setting. Price £1150.Smithand Jones, De Luxe Theatre,Cour-tenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.Ti/fT. VICTORIA (first time offered)—-LtX Superior Residence,6 rooms, onefloor, pleasing design, attractive interior,expensively finished,electric light, hotwater service,porcelain bath and basin,tel., usefularea land,room for garage, ex-tremely pleasant,situation, select residen-tial area, bathed in sunshine. A valuablecity property, shamefully sacrificedat£1750.Smithand Jones, De Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pi. Tel. 21-506.jp>B7s, BROOKLYN—DesirableHome, 53*> rooms, one floor, good appearance,well-arranged interior, electric light, hotwater service,hot points, bright, sunnyrooms,- tastefully papered, circumstancesnecessitate early sale. A positivo gift.Smithand Jones,Do Luxe Theatre,Cour-teimy-pl.jTfoUBBN'SDRIVE (Owner leaving Wei-

linglon) — Semi-bungalow, 4 lasacrooms and kitchenette,distinctly pleasingdesign, attractive interior, dainty, dis-tinctive wallpapers, electric light, hotwater service,gas cooker,extremely pleas-ant situation,unusuallylarge section. Adistinct.bargain at £1350. Govt. mort-gage. Smithand Jones. De Luxe Theatre,Courtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.f|"UVO FLATS (close Parliament Buikl-■*- ings) — SubstantialResidence,7rooms, divided into two self-containedflats, fitted with all usual conveniences,bright, sunny rooms, choice residentialarea, good area land. A valuable cityproperty, undoubtedly cheap at £1900.Smithand Jones, De Luxe Theatre, Cour-Icnay-pl. Tel: 21-506.£1050, BROOKLYN—DesirableHome(positively not more than 3 minutes'walk from tram), 4 spacious rooms, select-ed limbers,attractive interior,ivpll-cliusonpapers, good section, flower ami vegetablegarden. A stupendous bargain. "Sniitliand J°nss. De Lum The»U-(=, Geajtsnayjpii Hit sl'Sv§, |


rÔVERNMBNT Mortgage, £1250.—", C/harmmfj Bungalow,'6 rooms, re-cently completed (together with largebrick motor garage), lavishly finishedin-terior,foldinR doorsbetween drawing-roomand breakfast-room,tiled well fires Car-rara ceilings, electric light, hot water ser-vice, porcelain bath and basin, delight-Fully sunny position. A home indeed.Price £1750. Smith and Jones,De Luxe.theatre, Cotirtenay-pl. Tel. 21-506.pETONE-^Shop Site, valuable, 5-rd-a. House, best part Jackson-st.,readilyconvertiWo shops. Price £1100; depositf707 Goodwinand Chic-ester.

30 SECTIONSOvertonterrace, Belre^M u°ile' an,d Evans Bay rds.; £5 de-posit balanco 4 per cent. Buildings fi-nanced Farms for.Salo and ■financed. J.E. Miles, 51, Austin-st. '

]*/TELROSE—A coming suburb,specu--LTX lator s chance to make money.OneAcre Land (easily subdivided into fivebuilding sections) and new Cottage 3rooms, bathroom,and outbuldinK s OnlyaiS0 Co?2ot£^n«ym°rt-Se-

WANTED 10 SELL:PJOALS (Westport, Taupiri; iwV r, f""8/ J?mes), Firewoods (Man-uka, Rata, Matai and mixed), always instock H. Duncalf, Constable-st. Tel.TjIURNITURE from our factory toyourX home; one profit only, and that asmal one. Ask about it. WellingtonCabinetCo., Ltd back 56, AdelaideVdOpen Friday nights.imURNITURE-Small or Large OrdeTsX". executed. Ask about ouF FactoryPrices and terms Wellington CabinetCo., Ltd., back 56, Adelaide-rd. OpenFriday nights. FWonderful vaiu» in FibTTciiis-,

i T.T Attache Casea,from 3s 6d. Week-?J? se,s. £Rom6s 6d" Suitcases from12s. Nashs,Cuba-st.T\IRECT from Factory-Furnitur"s;

I MJ Furniture, huge success. Why payI for big overhead expenses? Quality guar-te6dp 1 Welli°ston Cabinet Co.T Ltd

j 562, Adelaide-rd. '[ TjiURNITURE at big savings. We havex no shop rent; small profits. Calland compare ourvalues. Wellington Cab-met Co., back 56, Adelaide-rd. OpenFriday nights. y

FURNISHING Credit to all. "~Lo^Ttprices, highest quality goods at 6din £ per week. Art Cabinet Co., LtdUpper Cuba-st. 'TT SiUA^ y?" j° tak? the "i^nTloX

j ,1' ,Adelalde-rd-.; at rear you willfind Wellington CabinetCo.,Ltd sellin.Furniture at factory prices. Open Fridaynights. ■>

TSO S.EA,GÂSS Cb%" t etc.. g~_a7a^".Xt»vf teed borer-proof, best workman-ship. Why pay more than _prico at Fac-tory where theyare made?J. W. Walker104, Rintoul-st.,Newtown. waiter.

'ARDROBE,90s;very roomy DuclT-esses, 47s 6d; Bedsteads,255;Kit-fe^'n'^ 6d; Chesterfield Suites,ill) IDs. D.i.S., opp. King's.public notices.

royal commission on uni-.versity education.TT IS HKREBY~n"OTIFIED that HisJ- Excellency the Governor-General hasaijpointed Sir Harry Rudolf Reichel,lvt.,and 1. Tato,.Esq., M.A., G'.iM.C!.,as ilCommissionon University Education.f",°* of Referenceis us follows:—W ihe present facilitiesfor University.„. Education in New Zealand.t^J Ihe working of the present organisa-tion of the University of New Zea-land, its affiliated Colleges, and 2e-cognised ProfessionalScliools.(3) The constitution of the University

Senate,together with the question of.whether special interests, such asAgriculture, Industry,and Commerce,should be represented on tho Senate.(4) l'Jie question of whether the presentsystem of four Colleges federatedunder the New Zealand University issatisfactory or is capable of im-provement. In particular, whethereach of the present four .UniversityColleges should become a separateUniversity, ami if so, under whatconditions.

(5) 'Hie standard and scope of the degreeand other examinations conducted. ,bythe University.

(6) Xlie question of whether Univorsityexaminations should be conducted byinternal or external examiners, orby a combination ot both.

(7) 'me question of accrediting studentsfor entrauce to the University in lieuof the Matriculation examination.

(8) Tho relation ot University Education1 to that provided in secondary and1 technical schools.

(9) The provision that should be madein New Zealand tor University teach-ing and research.

(10) Any other matters concerning highereducation which tho Commissionerswould feel worthy of report to thoGovernment.

Tho Commissionwill commence thetaking of ovidence,approximately, as fol-lows :—Wellington—lßth June and 28th July.

Auckland—29th June.Christchurch—BthJuly.Dunedin—17th July.Persons desiring to give evidence should

notify their intention of so doing to theSecretary of the University Commission,C/o Education Department, Wellington,not later than the lOtli JUNE, indicatingat the same time the centre at whichthey can attend. Each witness will be

i informed of the approximate date onIwhich his evidence will be hoard, to-! gether with the place and hour of meet-ing.

Persons who cannot attend the sittingsof the Commissionmay, if they so de-sire, forward a. written, statement to theSecretary of tho Commission.| JNO. CAUGHLEY,

Director o£ Education.HUTT VALLEY ELECTRIC-POWER

BOARD.NOTICE TO WIREMEN.

HEREAFTER Examinations for Wire-men will be held Fortnightly. Next

Examination will be held 4th JUNE, 1925.H. E. LODGE,

Secretary.WHEN WINTER COMES

SAWS are required. Sharp.Saws to cutyour Firewood. We supply and Re-

pair all classes of Sawsfor this work. '

All work done promptly.

J. C. RIDDELL AND CO.,LTD.,Machinery Merchants,Ed\vardt street, Wellington.

WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL.TENDERSFORCAST-IRONMAN-

HOLE COVERS.

rjnENDERS will bo received at theJ- officoof the undersigned up to 3.30p.m. on THURSDAY, the 18th JUNE,1925, for tho supply and delivery of 600Cast-ironManhole Covers.

Specifications ' may be seen at theofficoof the City Engineer, Mercer street,City.

Tenders to be endorsed "Tender forCast-ironManhole Covers."

JNO.R. PALMER,Town Clerk.

MISCELLANEOUS.

PHOTOGRAPHY.A SUPERIOR Projected Portrait,15 x 12,and one dozen beautifullyfinishedCabinetsfor £1 12s 6d at Vin-sen's Studio, 119, Cuba-st, oppositeM'Konzie's.

■ THE PEN DOCTOR.IS tho recognised medico for Fountain

Pens and Eveisharp Pencils. Con-sultations free Goo. Joilery, StationerLiimbton-qy.'ci-iimneylFweisp. "

HERB. TOMLINSON,Practical Chim-nsy Sweepand Gsu-nra!Cleansf.70. I

TO LET.npo LET, Single Furnished* Bedroom.A central, quiet, 10a weekly. 121'Ghuzuee-st. * 6i>

T° ETJ *urmshe<1Smgel Room,re"■S- fined young lady, good localityThorndon. Write 754,_Efg:^tL_ 7'

rpo LET, Furnished~Bedr'oom, in quietipiy'rsrv^rr^v-^man.nnO LET, 8-rd. HSu'so, Berhampore-A large garden shed for motor, c.l.gas stove, hot water; references. 218 Wil-mo LET, Ml Victoria, Half 10-rd.X House,kitchenette,gas stove, largepantry, convs. 218 Wiilis-st.'T°T^fTi right in 9;t-v- "Self-contained-1- Flat, 3 rooms and kitchenette, sepa-rate bathrooms,suit email family, incom-ing tenant purchase good furniture. Write763, Jivg. Jrost.mo LET, iJouble Furnished Bed-Sitting-X room, fireplace, use of convs.; SingleFurnished Room. 10,Crosby terrace, offAbel Smith-st.TPO LET, Lock-up Shop, Uoutts-st.,Kil- !

Tel 26U8r9n9e: 'ând stabliM i£required. !riAO LET, Furnished Double Bed-Sit-J- ting Room and Single Room,useconveniences. Apply 142, Sydney-st.West.mo LET, Large Furnished Double Bed-r,T" use all conveniences.74, Dixon-st., City.fpo LET, Double Bed-Sittlng-rooms,'X fireplace and separate gas stove;reasonabe). 19. George-st, Thorndon.7TIOLET, ComfortableRoom to respect-X able man, 10s. 138,Ghusnee-st. (Ter-race end), (house at back).fpo LEO\ Self-containedFurnished Flat-^.and.^tclienette,adults only. Ring2?'307,V ,v' M Ke"z'° terrace, off Mount-st.. Wellington Terrace.rpO LET, Hautana square, ConcreteJ- Bungalow, every convenience. WriteOwner, Post Agency, Lower Hutt.fTVOLET, Double Furnished Bed-Sitting-X room, morning- tray, c.1.,and all con-venienoes. 183,Vivian-st.rriO LET, UnfurnishedFlat, 2 rooms,X kitchenette, bathroom,etc., rent £2

per -week. Ring 22-119.rpO LET, at Seatoun,6 Rooms;rentX 355. ApplyC. W. Carroll,Room 22,25, Panama-st.rpO LET, Mt.Victoria,2 largeFurnishedX Rooms,c.1.,tel., h. and c. water, gasstove, and all modern conveniences,2 min-utes Courtenay-pl. Tel. 25-551.rpO LET, Single Beds,to respectableX men. Apply 96, Dixon-st., newlyrenovated and new management,fyo LET, 7-rd. House,near NewtownX Park, all modorn conveniences. Ap-ply Hat Box, 11, Manners-st.TWOLET; 10-rd. House,within fifteen-«- minutes' walk of G.P.O.All modernconveniences. Further particulars, apply

npo LET, 2 nice Furnished Rooms,useJ- all modern convs:, terms moderate.Tel. 23-513. Address Erg. Post.rpO LET, Nicely Furnished Flat, sep-X arate meter, c.1.,bath; also FrontFurnished Room, ground floor. 22,Rid-diford-st.. Johu-st. carstop.rpO LET, 2 Bedrooms and kitchen,fur-X nished,self-contained.Apply, after7 p.m., 144,Clyde-qy.rpO LET, Two UnfurnishedRooms,useX convs., Ngaio, handy station;young

married couple. 810,Evg. Post.rpO LET, 7-rd.. SuburbanHouse,garagoX and garden. Write 521, Evg. Post.rpo LET, or Lease,central,OfficesorX Sample-rooms, good light, from 10sweekly. Apply Tel. 3512.rpO LET, Motor Garage. Apply 64,X Owen-st.rpO LET, Double Furnished Bed-Sit-X ting-room, use kitchen, all convs.;27s 6d weekly. 117,Hanson-st.TO LET, to lady, Furnished' Bed-Sit-

ting-room, fireplace, gas ring, allconvs., tel.; reasonable. 20,Sussex-st.CIITY—Single Furnished Room,lady or

1 gentleman, out to meals,quiet, re-spectable. 61, Ghuznee-st.C~IUBA STREET, Upstairs Floor, suit-' able for factory, lease to suitable ]tenant. Further particulars, apply 738, !Evg. Post.DOUBLE Furnished Bed-Sitting-room,

fireplace; also Bed-Sitting-room, suit-able 2 friends. 180, Molesworth-st.EÂSTBOTJRNE—4-rd. Furnished Cot"-

---t tage, bathroom,washhouse,32s 6dweekly (year), gaiage Let separately.Write 761,Evg. Post."GUJRNISHEDHouse,4 rooms, sunny,X verandah, Eastbourne, electric light,

1every convenience. 83, Grant-rd. Tol.I 2675.t T7IURNISHED or Unfurnished,LargeI X Bed-Sitting-room, every cony; terms! moderate. 26, Stoke-st.,Newtown.L"~YALL BAY—Up-to-date modern 3-rd.

Flat, furnished,with motor shed.Tel. 24-763. 251, Queen's Drive.OFF Courtenay-pl., Ist Floor of Brick

Building,84 _ 45 (3780 sq. ft), suit- !able garage, motor body builders, or jpainters; lease. Further particulars[ from Richard A. Large and Co., opp.jG.P.O.

SEATOUN—To Let, Small 4-rd. Cot-jtage, unfurnished,gas stove, c.l.Miss Dunbar,56,Pearce-st.,Seatoun.S"ELF-CONTAINED Flat, 4 beautiful|

rooms, harbour view. Apply Tues- )day, 18, Telford terrace, off Hay-st., Ori-

-1 ental Bay.QUNNY side Island Bay, for term, 6-k3 rd. House,every cony., large section,or would Sell, small deposit. Apply 149,Melbourne-rd. ]'TpiHE GRANGE," 307,Willis-st., has !X comfortably-furnished Double Bed-Sitting-rooms; also Single Room, every

rpWO Furnished Rooms,near Courtenay-X pi., all conveniences,offeredrefinedpeople. 8, Prince-st.,off Roxburgh-st.

'ANTED to Let, in refined home",half of Comfortably-furnished 7-roomed House,separate gas cooker. Box337, G.P.O.

mo LET, 2 Lock-up Shops,. Courfenay-

pl. Apply E. T, Taylor and Co.,Ltd., Beehive Chambers,Courtenay-pl.

LAMBTON QUAY OFFICES TO LET.

TWO WELL-LIGHTED OFFICES_ first floor, fronting Lambton quay.Particulars fromThe Secretary,

POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION,

Box 517,.Wellington.Tel. 63._

OFFICESTO LET,

BEEHIVE CHAMBERS,71, CourtenavI Place, .[ SUITABLE for professional and consult-k-5 ing purposes. Building completelyrenovated. Electric lift installed.I ET. TAYLORAND CO.,LTD.,

71,Courtenay place.

TO LET. ~~VACANT NEW BUNGALOW, 4rooms and kitchenette,lease oneyear, £2 2s week, monthly in advance,situate Miramar.

6 ROOMS,scullery, all conveniencesvicinity OrientalBay, £3 weekly. Applyiti person.. R. LESLIE JONES

101, Willis street.TO LET. '

(y SINGLE Bedrooms,newly furnished,/V very comfortable,handy to Courto-nay-pl. Apply Samson Bros., LandAgents, 19, Courlonny-pl.TO LKl\

"

CaELF-CONTAINKD 6-rd. Unfurnished*-> l'lat, every modern convenient?Jjftndv to ejty, i'eut «? ?>= ».Sf wseU, WeitssV4S,Svj, £(s<>". "

TO LET.

TTO LET, FURNISHED.0 LET, at Eastbourne,New. 5-roomedHouse, fully furnished, electriolight, telephone, garage, sun poroh, closeto beach;rental 37s 6dj 4 to 12 months,or longer. Apply 764, Erg. Post. i

■ iWANTED TO BUY. i

WANTED Buy, 100 Sewing Machines,. cash waiting. Globe,Grand OperaHouse, 115, Manners-st. Tel. 21-816. i

"ANTED to Buy, a. Comfortable4or 5-roomed House,with conveni-ences; no agents. Write particulars 731,Evg. Post.

'ANTED to Buy or Rent, 4, 5, or 6- '"roomed House,Lower Hutt, modernconveniences,about 14 acres land; gooddeposit, nofancy prices. Full particulars734,Evg. Post. *_

"ANTED to Buy, Dover Stove,in1 good repair. Ring 25-796 or write752,Evg. Post:

ANTED Buy—New arrival wants ]quantity sound Household Furni-ture, Must be reasonable for cash. Write

44, Evg. Post. '"ANTED to Buy, 5 or 6-roomedHouse,convenient position; can

meet owner regarding possession; gooddeposit. Ownerscommunicate with 777,Evg. Post. ' j

'ANTED to Buy, Small Dressmak- \ing Business in Brooklyn; musthave good reputation. Write 766,Post I

Agency, Lower Hutt. j■yiTANTED to Buy, Setof Scales,suit-'" able grocer's shop. State price to759,Evg. Post.

W"ANTED Purchase,up to 50 acresGrazing Land, Hutt Valley. Par-ticulars to Lenzini,107,Customhouse-qy.XXTANTED to Buy, a 3 or 4-roomed"" House,with conveniences;deposit£50,balance 255,Newtown preferred, im-mediate possession. Ownerswrit© 72,Post Agency, Newtown.

'ANTED tp Buy, Motor-boat. Write783,Evg. Post. '

"ANTED to Buy, 4-5 Eooms, vicin-lty City or Newtown,£100cash,ur-gent. Write 804,Evg. Post.Wr ANTED to Purchase,for clients,6to 8-rd. artistic Houses, in goodlocalities;genuine buyers waiting. M'ln-tyre and Co.,215,Lambton-qy.

"ANTED Buy or Rent, 5-rd. House,. handy to city, all convs., no climbWrite 585,Evg. Post.WANTEDBuy, Furniture, also Piano,for boarding-house, must be cheap,spot cash. 677, Evg. Post.

WANTED Buy, quantity soundHousehold Furniture and Piano, for

cash;must be cheap. Ring 22-168.W~ 'ANTED Buy, quantity House .Fur-

niture, or will Sell on commission.Nothingtoo small or large. Ring CentralAuction Rooms,2504.

ANTED to Buy, in any quantity,Gents'Left-off Clothing and Boots,Travelling Bags, eto. Woodward,121,

Vivian-st. Tel. 21-245.'ANTED to Buy, Buildings, for re"moval,any description. 19a,Abel

Smith-st.ANTED to Buy, Mortgages (Firstand-Second), War Bonds,Shares,FixedDeposits Receipts; immediate cash Isettlement. Write for appointment to

Trustee,care of G.P.0., Box 378, Wei- Ilington.

"ANTED Buy, Suits, Fur Coats,Boots,Leather Goods, Jewellery,

Gold Chains,Diamond Rings, Gramo-phones, Records,Violins, Fieldglasses;highest prices given. Mrs. Hayvice, 56,Taranaki-st.,opp. Terminus Hotel. . Tel.22-197. " '

LATHE Wanted,3i to 6in centres, anycondition. Write 745, Evg. Post.

mWO-STORY 6 or 7-rd. Residence,nearJ- tram, and convenient City; cash forsuitable property. Write 801,Evg. Post.4 ROOMS,modern house,room for gar-

age, one section Courtenay-pl. Mod-»ern Homes,30. Courtenay-pl. ■

JACKSON Buys what you don't want;Sells what you do wont. Jewel-

lery, Suits,Boots,Leather Goods,MusicalInstruments. Hotel Cecil Buildings,Lambton-qy.JEWELLERY, False Teeth, Platinum,

Pianos, Furniture, any conditionbought. Silverstone's,Vivian-st., nestCuba-st.-TeL 20-907.

OLD False Teeth, 10s, 20s, 40s set,sound or broken; Old Goldbought.

Bring or send Platinum Scrap Co., 102,Willis-st. (upstairs), top Boor.

WANTED TO BUY,A ORS ROOMS;must be up to date;~ garage or space, 1 section Courtenayplace. Not pinched for price.

MODERNHOMES, .30, Courtenay place.

NOVELS, MAGAZINES, RECORDSWANTED, 1000.each;must be in goodcondition,or no use, collected,top

prices. Courtenay Place Book Exchange,opp. Ford's. i_ I

HAIR AND TOILET SPECIALISTS. !

MILSOM'S—Courseof treatments, fall-ing hair from £1 Is. Special treat-ments for face and skin from ss. Bestskin foodsand powders specially prepar-ed under supervision. Salon for Shing-ling, Marcel Waving, Buster Cropping '94, Willis-st. Tel. 814. h

SUPERFLUOUS HAIR destroyed by"Rusma." Results guaranteed. Callor Bend stamped and addressed envelopefor particulars. Mrs. Hullen, Belcher'sBuilding (near King's Theatre), Welline-ton. Tel 22-070. Also at Auckland.IVTRS. ROLLESTON, LTD 2BT-LTJL Lambton-qy. Cortiacated Expertsin Permanent Waving, Electrolysis Dis-eases of the Scalp, Facial Medical MudPack, and Massage. Hairwork. BeEtQuality English Hair, anystylo. Tel. 1599.

MERCHANTTAILORS.A. EDWARDS,Ladies' andlw

" tlemen's Tailor (late« of Veitchand Allan's), corner Cubaand Ghuznee-sts. Entrance from Ghuznce-st.ROOKLYNMen—A Genuine1 Tailor-made Suit, at a reasonable price, ij

a Real Saying. Own material made up.C. Stockbridge, 59. Cleveland street

HARRY BAKER" ''JUST opened up the latest in English

Suitings. Orderyour new suit now.Entrance,Peter Pan Studio,Manners-st.

MISCELLANEOUS.

COLD Weather Comforts—BlanketSheets,soft and warm, 2s 2d to 9slid each;Pyjama Cloths,Is to 2s 3d yd "Flannel, 2s 3d upwards. Morgan's, 115'Cuba-st. * '~ SECTIONOWNERS" "

PLANS and Specifications preparedworks supervised; moderate fees AVictor Smith, Architect,146,Willis-st.

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]Yfl-RS. MIET still is CashBuyer (*bSi-TX or email lots) Ladies' and Gent'sWardrobes. Left-offClothing of all de-snptions, Boots,Portmanteaux,TrunksChestsof Tools; best prices. Address125, Vivian-st. Tel. 21-760.TjiURNITURE —Period aTd EmpireX styles a specialty. Factory to public.Detail and quality guaranteed. Welling-ton CabinetCo., Ade!aide-rd. Open Fri-day nights.

AD Legs for years—Torture ended".Ulcers healod,thanks to Varex,thepermanent, inexpensive cure. No restin"Ernest Healey, Chemist,Foxton. NureeWoolcott, 95, Courtenay-pl., Wellington.

Popoeatapetl, in Mexico,reported to boresuming its activities as a volcano, cuts afigure in tho early history of mountaineer-ing. It was first climbed by anofficerinthe army of Cortex,one Don Francis Mon-lano, who thus beat tho high altitude re-cord of his period. Ho Mas lowered intotho crater, in a. basket,to fetch up sul-phur, which the army wanted-.for themanufactureof gunpowdev; but thoughho gathered sufficientfor immediate needs,ho reported that -it would bo more con-t»n!mif; t*j import atiiipswfl?*l md? ttissvls

SHIPPING

£ORT OF, .WELLINGTON^

aiGHWATEE.To-day—Oh 4Um a.m.; Oh 57m p.m.10-uiumw—7h. 27m a.m.; 7h 41m £.uo,a

ABRIYALS.May 23—Opihl, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 1117 Jons,Chattleld, from Dunedin and Timaru.May 23—Arahura, si. (5.30 p.m.), 1590 tons,

Piosaer,from Picton.May 23—Woottou, s-s. (S p.m.), 151 .tons,Larsui, from Lytteltou. —May 24—Hawera, s.s. (1-25 a.m.), 174 tons,McKiuuon, from Patea.May . 24—Waverley, s.s. (3.3Q a.m.), J57

tons, Brigden, from Patea.May 24—Nikuu, s.s. (0.15 a.m.), 213 Joiis,.Vasta, from Nelson.May 24—Waliino, s.s. (6.55 a.m.), 4136 Jons,

Cuuwron, from Lyttelton.May 24—Komatit, s.s. (11.45 a.m.), 2115 tons,Ktinkiue, from Westport.May 24—Corinua, s.s. (1 p.m.), 1271 tons,

Green, from New Plymouth.May 24—Tees, s.s. (U p.m.), 533 tons, Dowell,

from Lyttelton.May 21—lioklen Cape, s.s. (9.45 p.m.), 4554Inns. Liiiiuuticry, from St. John aud Newport

New.-;, via Auckland.May 25—Invcrcargill, s.s. (12.5 a.m.), 221

tuns, Wilkinson, from Waugauui..May 2f>—Uiwze, s.s. (12.au a.m.), 053 tons,Deiley, from Wuuguuiii.

DEPARTURES.May 23—Calm, s.s. (G.lO p.m.), OSI tons,McLachlan, for Wauganui.May 23—Ngaio, s.s. (7.35 p.m.), 1203 tous,Vildman, for Nelson.May 23—Mararoa, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 2593 tous,

Scwell,for Lyttelton.May. 25—Terawhiti, tug (7 a.m.), 260 tons,

Willsou, for Wanganui. ,

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.Opihi, Dunedin and Timaru, 23rdPakura, Gisborne, 25thWiugatu?, Auckland, 25th ;l'arem, Napier, 20th,Regulus, l'icton, 2iithAralmru, Pictou, 20thNgakuta, Greymoutli, 26thKamona; New Plymouth, 2CtUMararoa, Lyttelton, 2(ithNgaio, Nelson, 20thPortUeld,Texas, via Auckland, 2Gth'Kaiinui, Greymoutli, 20thKaitokc, Newcastle, 20th■Ulimaroa, Sydney, 20thWaverley. Patea,'27thInvercargill, Waugauui, 27tliNikau, Nelson, 27thWahinc, Lyttelton, 27th,Belli), Blenheim, 27thl'ooita. Lyttelton, 27thKennedy, Foxtou, 27thSussex, Calcutta, via Auckland, 2StH■VVairnu, Blenheim, 26th ■

liotorua, London and Southampton, yli Pa.uama, 2Sth

llebbuni. New York, via Auckland,28thPiako, Wanganui, 29thKaitoii, Nelson, 20th

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Canadian Traveller, Bluff, 20th' ■ ■ ■ ■

Slneveport. Port San Luis, SOtbPapanui, New York, via Auckland, SlstjSuffolk'; Napier, IstCarintlu'c, Port Chalmers, 6th

PROJECTED DEPARTURES,Waitomo,Newcastle,' 25tiIkho, Blcuhoim, 25th

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Nikau, Nelson, 25thWaJiine, Lyttelton, 25thWa.-verlcy, Patea, 25thKennedy, Foxton, 25thAralinia, Picton, 25thInvercargill, Waugauui-,'iSthCorinua, Dunedin, 25thParera, West Coast, 26th

"Kes'ulus, 'West Coast,- 2<ith' '■ "Opihi,.Cretmouth and Westpor.fi, 26tKNgaio, Nelson, 2UthMararoa, Lyitelton, 26th-Kaitangata, <Jrey"outh, 26tliWiugatui, Lyfctelton and Dunedin,26t1jArgyllshire, London, via Panama, 26thWairaii, Blenheim, 26thl'akura, Akitio, Castlepoinii, Napier, and Gis-

borne, 20th.Tahiti, SanFrancsco,.yia Rarotonga and-Pa-

peete, 26th .Port Victor, Lyttelton and Dunedin;,'26th "Komata, Westport, -27thGolden Cape, lytteltonand Dunedin, 27thItaranga, Lyttelton, 27thPoolta, Nelson, New Plymouth, and ,West--1 port, 27th ■"'■'"'■■Sussex, Lyttelton, 29tHCanadian Traveller, Auckland, 29tK ".Atbenlc, Southampton and London, via 'Pa-

nama, 29th . "" 'Suffolk, West of England ports, &lj

THE INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE.Ulimaroa,left Sydney on £2nd May for

Wellington; due at Wellington on 2flth Kpy;leaves Wellington on 29th May for Sydney;due: at Sydney, :2nd June,-.- (Huddart-ParkerCo.) - . ....

Maunganui left" Sydney on 22nd May forAuckland; due. at Auckland on 26th Msy;leaves Auckland on 29th May for Sydney:due at Sydney on2nd June. (U.S.S. Co.)Moeraki, left Wellington on 22nd May forSydney; due at Sydney on 26th May. (U.S.S.

Manuka (Melbourne steamjr), laid-an-at-Wel-lington. (U.3.5.. Co.)' . ' '

BERTHACE LIST,^' '■'

Arahura—Queen's Wharf, No,-'%,Tahiti—Queen's Wharf, No. 1. \;Invercargill—Queen'sWharf, No."?;',Manuka—Queen's Wharf, No. i,Opihi—Queen's Wharf, No. C.

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Tees—Queen's Wharf, No. G.Wnirau—Queen's Wharf, No. 11.Nikau—Queen's Wbarf, No. 12.Kennedy—Queen's Wharf, No. 13.-Woottou—Queen's Wharf, No. 13,Echo—Queen's Wharf, No. 13.Golden Cape—Tarauaki StreetWharfNo, 3.Itinemoa—Clyde Quay Wharf, No. 2,JCukapo—Clyde Quay Wliarf, No. 2.Maori—Clyde Quay Wharf, No. 3.■Walimc—Ferry Wharf, No. 2..Waitomo—Railway Wharf, No. 2,Koinata-Kailwtty Wharf, No. 3.Wliakariri-Glasgow Wharf, No. "1..Atlicuic—Glasgow Wharf, No. 2.Wavurlcy-Glasgow Wharf, No. 3.Hnwcr.-i—Klus's Wharf, No. 1.Argyllshire—King's Wharf, No. 2.Port Victor—Kinc's Wliarf, No. 3.Breeze—Pipitea Wharf, No. 1.Jlaranga—Pipitca Wharf. No. 2.liiahu—Pipitea Wliarf, No. 3.■Corinua—Pipitea Wliarf. No. 3.Kaimai—Miramnr Wharf.Knitansata—Miramar Wharf,Xakapuua—ln Stream.

OVERSEAS VESSELS.Tort, Victor, left Liverpool on 4lh Aoril for

Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dun-ediu; arrived at Auckland on the 14th Mav-arrived at Wellington on 22nd May; leavesWellington.on 2lith May for South. (C. audD. Line.iHebburn, left New York on 13th April forAuckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, andDunedin; arrived at Auckland on 20th Maytluo at Welliugton on 2Sth May. (c. andD; Line.)Waiwera, left Antwerp on 24th April forNew Zealand ports; left Ealboa 13th May dueon the New Zealand coast .on Cth Juno.(S.S. and A.)Port Melbourne, left London on 24th April

for Suva, Auckland, Lyttelton, and New Ply-mouth; due at Auckland on Sth June (6and D. Line.) .. ...._f'Otorna,--left-Southampton 23rd April forWellington, Timaru, and Port Chalmers;leftCuracao (jth May; due at Wellington 28th"lay. (jN.^.o. Co.)Pakeha, left Cardiff on 22nd Anrll for Auek!^^tl?^ S?S.SM7n:dif ati-

cdm, arid Australia; arrived at Auckland on(\ and \; Line)

UelllnStou°a 31st May.Shrcveiiurt.left San Luis Vobispoon the 6thMay for Wellington; due at Wellington on 30thMay. -(A, S. Patcrson and Co)X-anadbn Traveller, left Halifax on 25thMarch for Auckland, Wellington, LytteltonTimaru, and Dunedin; cleared Panama on cthApril; arrived at Auckland on 9th May; ar-rived at Wellington on 15th May; left Weilington on 10th May for South. (C.G.MM)Norfolk, left Liverpool on the 18th April

for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton andDunedin; duo at Auckland on the 20thMay; due at Wellington on 2nd Juno (FS.N. Co.) '. Tckoa, left London on 15th May for Auck-land, Wellington, Lyttelton, and New Ply-mouth; due at Auckland about 22nd June-(hie at Wellington on 29th June. (KZSCo.)

Matatua, left Liverpool on ICtli May forAuckland, Wellington, Lytteltou, anil Dun-ediu; due at Auckland on HSrd June; duoat Wellington on SOtli June. (S.S. ami A.)

Keelung; left NewYork 30th Aprilfor Auck-land, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and NewPlymouth; duo at Auckland 31st May;duo at Wellington about the 6th June. (A.and A. Line.)■Canadian Skirmisher, left. ■Montreal on2(lth April for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttcl-ton Timaru, and Dunedin: due at Aucklandon 4th June: due at Wellington on 9thJune. (C.G.M.M.)

Ruapeliu, left Liverpoolon 2nd May for Auck-land, Wellington; Lyttelton, and Duncdin; duo*t Auckland on 15th -Tune; duo at 'Wellingtonon 22nd June. (F.S.N. Co.)

Waihemo, Ist* EiH FtanfljM «) SttSbA?ti\for Fapeets, Nipter.-md louthsnj-ficrtfi \%!tt

Papeeto 17th May; duo at Napier on 20thMay. (U.S.S. Co.)

Wairuna, left San Francisco 3rd May lorWellington, Melbourne, and tiyilncy; duo atAuckland 2!)th, May; duo at Wellington fithJuno. (U.S.S. Co.)

Paparoa, left Nuw York -on 17th May forAuckland, Wellington, Lyltcltnn, and Dim-eilin; duo at Auckland on 22ml June; dueat Wellington 20th June. [A. and A. line.)

Makura, left San Prauciseo on 20th May forWellington and Sydney, via. Papeete anilKarotonga; duo at Wellington on Sth Juue.(N.Z.S. Co.)

Tlio lonic left Southampton on 22nd Mayfor Wellington and Port Chalmers; duo atWellington on29th June. (S.S. and A.)

SUFFOLK'S LOADING.. '

The Federal liner Suffolk leaves Lytteltonto-morrow for. Gisborne, Napier, and Welling-ton to complete her Homeward cargo. Sheis due here on the Ist June, and is ex-pected to sail finally .from this port on 4thJune for West of England ports, via Panama.

PIAKO'S MOVEMENTS.The Kako has been delayed at New Ply-

mouth. The vessel now leaves there onWednesday for Wanganui and Wellington tocontiuuo her loading. She 'is due hereabout Friday, and proceeds to Napier, Gis-borne, and Auckland to complete, sailing flu-ally from .Auckland on the 31th June forWest o£ England ports, via New York andBoston.

AWAEUA AT CHATHAMS.Mr. E. G. F. Zohrab' has received advice

that the steam trawlerAwarua arrived at theChatham Islands at 3 o'clock yesterday after-noon from Wellington, " -.

THE HERTFORD.The Hertfordleaves.Port Chalmers on Wed-

nesday next for Bluff to complete dischargeof Liverpool cargo, and continue loading forWest of England ports, under the auspicesof the F.S.N.Company.

THE EAKAMEA.The Karamca is now loading at Auckland

and loaves there ou Wednesday £or London,via Panama. . ' "

' AKAWA FROM SOUTHAMPTON.The next passenger dispatch of the Shaw-

Savill Company from Home is the Arawa,which is to leave Southampton on the 19thJuno with passengers and cargo for Auck-land and cargo for Wellington. She is dueat Auckland onthe 27th July, ■ ;

;■ ■ 'ATHENIC FOR SOUTHAMPTON,i The.Athenic sails from Wellington at day-|break on Friday next for Southampton andiLondon,via. i'anama.

! lAPANCI AT AUCKLAND.'An arrival afc Auckland yesterday was the

A, and A. Line steamer Papanui with cargofrom New York. The vessel is due at Wel-lington about Sunday next.

lONIC SAILS FOX WELLINGTON.According to- cable advice received by the

SJmw-Savill Company the lonic sailed fromSouthampton on Friday afternoon last withpassengers for Wellington, and cargo for Wel-lington and Port Chalmers. She is duehers on the 29th June.

PAKEHA REPORTED.The' Snaw-Savill Company has received a

wireless message from the liner Pakeha, enroute from Cardiff in ballast, stating thatthe vessel should arrive at Auckland at 4p.m. on Saturday next. She will load atAuckland, Opua, Hicks Bay, Tokomaru Bay,Wanganui, Timaru, and Wellington, and isdue hero on the 18th June. The Pakehawill sail from Wellington on the 24th Junefor. London, viaMontevideo and Tenerifle.

KARANGA FOR LONDON.The Raranga leaves Wellington on Wednes-

day next for Lyttelton to complete loading,and sails from there on the 29th May, forLondon, via Montevideo and Teneriffe.

. GOEDENCAPE IN PORT.:With a" Quantity of cargo for discharge from.St. John and Newport News the New Zea-

land Shipping Company's chartered steamerGolden Cape arrived at Wellington last even-ing from Auckland. She leaves here aboutWednesday for Lyttelton, Dunedin,and Aus-tralia to complete discharge.

THE CANADIAN TRAVELLER.The Canadian Traveller left Timaru at mid-

day on Saturday for Dunedin, Bluff, and Wel-lington. She is due here on Friday next,and is expected to sail the same day forAuckland: The vessel is scheduled to sailfinally from Auckland on the Ist or 2ndJune for New .York, Boston, and Montreal.

THE TONGARIRO.The Tongariro leaves Port Chalmers to-mor-

row for Blulf to continue loading for London,under the auspices of the New Zealand Ship-ping Company.

THE PORT CAMPBELL.The C. and D. liner Port Campbell was

expected at Gishorne this morning from PortKcinblu to commence loading for Homo. Thevessel will also take in cargo at Kapior, Lyt-telton, I'ictou, and Wellington.

THE rOKT .VICTOR;The C. and p. Line steamer. Port Victor is

to leave- Wellington to-morrow for Lytteltonand Duucdiu to complctq disctiargq of herLiverpool cargo.

The 0. and D. Lino's chartered steamerHeiitmrn is to leave Auckland to-night forWellington to coutiuuo dischargo of her NewYork cargo.

The Kailoko is duo at Wellington to-morrowwith a cargo of coal from Newcastle.

The Waitomo sails to-day for Newcastle toload for Auckland.

The Waitemata leaves Auckland to-day forNewcastle to load for Wellington.

The Kaiwarra leaves Newcastle to-morrow[with coalfor Napier.

BY TELEGRAPH.LONDON, 20th May.

Sailed—Otira, for Brisbane.SOUTHAMPTON,22nd May.

Sailed—lonic, for Wellington and Port Chal-mers.

SAN FRANCISCO,20th May.Sailed—Makura, for Wellington.

AUCKLAND, 23rd May.Arrived—Flora, from Rarotonga.Sailed—H.M.S.Laburnum, for Suva; Port-

field,- for Napier and Wellington; Wingatui(5.20 p.m.), for Wellington.

24th May.Arrived—Walmarino (7 a.m.), from Newcas-tle.

Sailed—Orewa(8 a.m.), for Hokitika.WANGANUI, 21th May.Arrived—Calm (10.15 a.m.), from Welling-

ton.LYTTELTON, 21th May.Arrived—Mararoa (9 a.m.), from Welling-

ton.25th May.To sail—Mararoa (S p.m.), for Wellington.

CHATHAM ISLANDS, 24th May.Arrived—Awarua (3 p.m.), from Wellington.. , _ ■ IHINHDIN, 23rd May..Arrived—Kareln (5 p.m.), from lyttelion.

Arrived—CanadianTraveller (11.40 * a.m.),from Timiiru.

Siiiled-Wamika(f,.10 p.m.), for Jlluir.:

MAIL NOTICES

Maii3 will close at Chief Post Office, Wel-lington, and (between 8 a.m. aud -1 p.m.) atlost Oiilces To Aro aud Courteuay Place, asuudcr :—

' MONDAY, 25th MAY.For Nelsou, French Pass, and Havelock (in-cluding Upper Pclorus Sound): letter mailsfor Blenheim, Reefton, aud Westport, and

express transit-paid parcels not exceeding 111bin'weight each parcel; also correspondencefor tlio undermentioned, bays, per oil launchat Havelock, per Nikau, 5 p.m.; late fee,5.15 p.m.■ (Bulwer, CrailBay, Elaine Bay, Hopai,Mana-roa, Port Ligar, Te Puru, Wakataliuri, andWuitata Bay; also private bags for Pohuenui,Okolia, Homewood, AnaKoha, Clova Bay, Wai-uiiiru, Brightlands, Eli Bay, and Titirangiestate.)

For Southern.Offices of New Zealand in-cluding Kaikoura; also mails and parcels forGreymoutli,Hokitika, and Reefton, and mailsfor Westport and express transit-paid parcelsnot exceeding 111b in weight each parcel, perWahine, (i p.m.; late fee (i.45 p.m. Late-feobox at gates to Ferry Wharf. (At steamer),7.30 p.m.

TUESDAY, 26th MAY.Parcel mail for America, Rarotonga, andTahiti, per Tahiti, closes at C.P.O. at 11 a m.For Great Britain and Ireland, ContinentofEurope, United States of America, Canada

Mexico, West Indies, via San Francisco, perTahiti, 2 p.m.; late fee 2.31) p.m. Mail duoLondon about 23rd June.. Money orders mustho obtained by noon.For Cook Islands (including Rarotonga, Mtu-taki, M.iukc. Atiu, Manihiki. Penrhvn, Man-gaia), also Tahiti,, per Tahiti, 2 p.m.; lato

fee 2.30 p.m. Money orders must bo obtainedby noon.Note.—Newspaper rate of postage to United

States of America, is Id for the first fourounces, and ad for each succeeding two ounces.. WEDNESDAY, 27th MAY.Parcel mail for Great Britain, Ireland, andContinent of Europe, also Montevideo andTeneriffe, closes at C.P.O. at 3 p.m.For Great Britain, Ireland, aud ContinentofEurope, also Montevideo and Tenerifle, perllarnuga at Lyttelton (Wahinc), 4 p.m.; latefee 5 p.m. Mailsreach London approximatelyutli July. Correspondence per Itaranga must :

be specially addressed. jFRIDAY,29th MAY. j

For Australian States, Ceylon, India, China, !Japan, Straits Settlements, Egypt, and SouthAfrica, per Ulimaroa, 10 a.m.; late fee 11i

INCOMING OVERSEA MAILS.R.M.S. Niagara left. Vancouver for Auck-land on Cth May. Sho carries mails for Wel-lington from America and Great Britain- maildue here 20th May.

S.S. Ulimaroa, left Sydney for Welliugtouon 22m1. May. She carries 00 bags Australianmail, 214 bags from beyond Australia, and27 parcel receptacles for Wellington: duehero 20th May.

S.S. Maunganni.left Sydney for Auckland on22nd May. She carries 13 bags Australianmail and 13 parcel receptacles for Wellington;mail due 27th May. .. |

MAILS CLOSE DAILY, ISouthernOffices, per ferry steamer, 6 p.m.;late fee, 7.30 p.m. . (Late-fee box at gates

to Ferry Wharf.)Wanganui and Rangitikei District, 9 a.m.

(late feo Railway Station 10 a.m.), 11.20 a.iii.(late fee C.P.0.-noon, .Railway Station 12.40p.m.), and 4 p.m. (late fee C.P.O. 4.15 p.m.)Now Plymouth and Taranaki District, 0a.m. (late fee Railway Station 10 a.m.) and11.20 a.ro. (late fco C.P.O. noon, Railway jStation 12.40 p.m.) jNapier and Hawkes Bay District, 8 a.m..11.20 a.m. (late fee C.P.O. noon, Railway Sta- Ition 12.40 p.m.), and i..p.m. (late fee C.P.O. I4:lo p.m. ■ jWanganui and Napier, 7 p.m. I

, Wairarapa District, 3 a.m., 6 a.m., S p.m.(late fee 3.15 p.m.) : IManawatu District, 7.30 a.m. and I nm !(late fee C.P.O. 4.15 p.m.) .Auckland and District, also Taihape, Manga-weka, Ohakune, Raetihi, Rangataua, Tau-marunui, Raurimu, Thames, Rotorua, Waihi,Paeroa, Te Aroha, Morrinsville, Cambridge,Xauranga, Hamilton, Frankton Junction, TePuke, and Palmerston North, 11.20 a.m. (late

fee C.P.O. noon, Railway Station 12.40 p.m.),and letter mails only close daily except Satur-day at 5 p.m. (late fee C.P.O. 6 p.m., nolate feo at Railway Station):Parcel malls for Auckland and District, I

3 p.m.J. C. McCREA,„,. , _ . Chief Postmaster.Chief Post Office.

Monday, 25th May, 1925.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.lircil oC It," (Lower Hytt).—H there is undue

nnvd.yi.sm suggest tliat ilircet representa-tion bo made to tlio management.Hcury .I,—Publication -would not servo any

good purpose.

Evening Post.MONDAY, MAY 25, 1925.

MAJORITY OR MINORITYRULE

In an interview at Gisbornewhich is reported to-day, Dr. W.A. Chappie, who is described inthe Press Association's message asan ex-M.P. for Dumfriesshire,buthas an additional claim to atten-tion in this country as ex-M.P. forTuapeka, discusses one of the mostfundamental of the unsettled pro-blems of democracy. The prospectof a three-cornered contest in theFranklin electorate and of a cam-paign of the same kind at the Gen-eral Election supplied the text ofDr. Chappie's remarks. The basisof democracy is, as he says, ma-jority, rule, but in no constituencyin which there are more than twocandidates is the majority sure ofrepresentation under the existingsystem. Even when there wereonly two parties a multiplicity ofcandidates always resulted in themisrepresentation of a certain pro-portion of the constituencies at;every General Election by the re-turn of minority candidates. Butas in the long run these chancestended to balance one another, thenet result was not nearly so mis-representative of the whole coun-try as it is to-day, when thecompetition of three fairly well-balanced .parties ensures a multi-plicity of candidates in a majorityof the constituencies.

The combination of threeparties,single-member electorates, and the"first past, the .post,"- systemseems indeed to make misrepresen-tation of the country the normalstate of things* We are not refer-ring to the mere fact that the re-presentation is inexact in respectof quantum. Under the best of con-ditions the "first past the post"system has tended to exaggeratethe swing of the pendulum and togive the winning side a victory putof proportion to its numbers. Ithas been argued that this exag-geration, though theoretically un-justifiable, is practically beneficial,since by giving the victorious partya working majority, and the moralweight arising from the appearanceof having done much better thanthey really did, it supplies the Go-vernment with both the machineryand the atmosphere necessary forthe discharge of its duties. If theelectors were divided in the propor-tion of 51 to 49, would not a rough-and-ready system which divided therepresentation in the proportion,say, of 55 to 45, give better prac-tical results than a scientific sys-tem which precisely reflected the in-decision of the constituencies in theHouse? Such is the argumentwhich was plausibly urged againstproportional representation, andthe fact that while there were onlytwo parties tho present systemrarely left one of them without aworking majority was certainlysomething very much in its favour.

The logic of this argument fromconvenience was pushed very muchfurther by that extraordinary elec-toral law proposal of Siguor Musso-lini's under which the votes of eachparty were aggregated and the win-ning party was given two-thirds ofthe seats. No British communitywould ever think of adopting sucha law, yet Britain herself, and mostof her daughters are tolerating asystem which is really more absurdthanthis.. The law which gave theFascists such a sweeping majorityat the last General Election inItaly at least insisted that theyshould have a majority before pro-ceeding to enlarge it. What shouldwe have said if it had extendedthisprivilege to one of the minorityparties, or made any provision atall for the carrying on of the Go-vernment by any such party? Yeta system wtiich makes the victoryof a minority party not merely pos-sible but probable, and may evenprovide it with a substantial ma-jorityin Parliament, is tolerated inMil parts of the British Empire.

.Britain supplies the best ex-amples owing fcoher three GeneralElections in thvee successive years.In 1922 the British electors weresupposed to have voted emphatic-ally for the tranquillity and stab-ility which was the watch-word ofMr. .Roviar Law, but his majority of<!> in. Hie House of Commons re-vrr-wnteO a niiiinrily of about -10per, uisnt, a.|, |he pyjjs, 'jckiit ejmsU*

ing defeat of the Conservatives ivthe following year was supposed tobe the result of Mr. Baldwin's hav-ing committed them to Protection,but if he had been as lucky as Mr.Bonar Law his party might havewon again. Finally, when the partydid win again last year, the victorywas once more out of all propor-tion to the votes that it received.Under the present system the tossseems to play as large a part inthese election tests as it has re-cently played in Test cricket. .Wellmay Lord Oxford describe a systemwhich makes a General Election asort of prize lottery as " gro-tesque." It would havebeen betterstill if, while he had the power, hehad done something to improve it.But the trouble is thatno politicianseems to find these fluky methodsintolerable until they have flukedhim out of power. The Eeformleader who is to be elected on Wed-nesday will have an excellentchance of providing an exceptionto this rule. The remedy proposedby Dr. Chappie is the alternativeor preferential system which,though not.promising a fundamen-tal cure, should prove a valuablecorrective. In this country it hasthe special advantage of avoidingany complication with the countryquota.

A reform which would even miti-gate evils substantially would givethe whole Empire a lead, and amitigating measure would doubt-less be more readily followed thanone that went the full length ofproportional representation.

EARLY AND BETTERTREATMENT.

It is recognised now that manycases of mental sickness, if givenskilled treatment in the earlystages, are curable as certainly asphysical disease. Hitherto, how-ever, early treatment has not beenfairly tested, because sufferers andtheir friends have hesitated, fear-ing that treatment may involve un-pleasant association with advancedand incurable patients. The re-moval of this cause of hesitation isone of the main purposes of thereforms which the Minister ofHealth proposes to bring into op-eration. The plan has evidentlybeen prepared with care and con-sideration for the feelings of thosewhom it is desired to help. In thefirst place, there will be consulta-tion and advice available at theprincipal general hospitals of theDominion, so that persons who areworried but in no way incapaci-tated may be helped. Then, if fur-ther assistance is needed, therewillbe sanatoria which they may enter.These sanatoria will not even bein sight of the mental hospitals,and will resemble rather the estab-lishments of health and holiday re-sorts, with such provision for rest,recreation, and treatment as eachpatient may need. It is hoped andexpected that many patients, aftera period of such treatment, will beable to return to their former oc-cupations, renewed in strength ofbody and mind and with no un-pleasant memories.

For other patients also the Min-ister plans better conditions. Itis intended to change completelythe method of admission and toavoid the necessity of keeping anypatient in police cells while thelegal and medical examinationtakes place. The general hospitalsare to be asked to provide tem-porary accommodation for patients,and afterwards there will be obser-vation lodges, which will makeclassification of new patients mucheasier than it is' at present. Apartfrom these' reforms, it is proposedto make substantial improvementsm existing institutions, to preventovercrowding, and to increase effi-ciency. The whole scheme is worthyof the highest commendation, andSir Maui Poinare and his cxperbadvisers have earned the publicgratitudefor tho earnest attentionthey have given to a difficult task."The subject is one which does notoften receive the public thoughtgiven to less distressing topics, andwe must thereforebe doubly grate-±ul to those who have planned sothoroughly to lessen the burden ofmental stress by the best curativetreatment and to assure humanitar-ian care when the possibility ofcures is remote.

"THE PERSONAL TOUCH"

It will hardly be denied by thosewhose vision extends beyond theirown territorial boundaries thatclose, and even closer, connectionbetween Great Britain and theBritish Dominions is mutually de-sirable. Both have so much togain by the most intimate rela-tions ; both would lose so much bydrifting farther apart than their ex-isting and unalterable geographicalpositions place them. Jn these cir-cumstances the value of the per-sonal touch, to which Mr. Amery,Colonial Secretary, refers, in thecablegrams to-day, cannot be over-emphasised. His opinion, based onexperience, is that personal contactis more efficacious in strengtheningunion than dispatches and tele-grams. This view is justified bythe light thrown upon imperial af-fairs of. high moment by Dominionstatesmen at Imperial Conferenceshold in London. Tho Dominions, inalt eaasoieace,have waay »ud diß,-

cult domestic problems to solve;but so long as they formpart of theBritish Empire, so long will it beimperative for them and for thestatesmen of GreatBritain to keepthe closest possible connection, andthis can only be done in propriapersona. The ways and means ofdoing this are of quite secondaryimportance comparedwith the prin-ciple of which, it sometimes seems,there is too slow a recognition ex-cept in circumstances of the kindcreated by the Great War. Moderncommunications are now so speedythat distance offers an almost negli-gible- obstacle. If anything, theneed of the personal touch in Im-perial relations is greater now thanever before in the existence of theBritish Empire as a visible entity.

LOCAL AND GENERALInstructions to discontinue tho use ofthe name "Australasia" on their New

Zealand correspondence have been issuedto all agents of tho Canadian Govern-ment Merchant Marine,according to ad-vico received at a meeting of the coun-cil of the Auckland Chamberof Com-merce. A letter from'the London Cham-ber of Commerce was also received,stat-ing that the question of altering thetitle of its section representing Australiaand New Zealand would bo brought upat the next meeting.

Consternation was caused in a Christ-church household a few days ago whenactive preparation were being made forthe wedding of one of the daughters ofthe house,says the "Lyttelton Times."The wedding cake had been purchased,and all arrangements made for the re-ception and the ceremony. The bridewas in the act of dressing when thebridegroom-to-be arrived at the houseand calmly announced that lie was notgoing to be married. Without any fur-ther explanation he departed, and thewedding has not taken place yet.

An out-of-daterule of the SupremeCourt provides that in the case of everyMaori who is served with a process, nomatter what his degree of education,atranslation of the document must besupplied to him. In a case which camebeforoMr. Justice Eeed at Aucklandon Friday (states the "New ZealandHerald"), the non-service of a transla-tion operated to bring about an adjourn-ment until the omission could be reme-died. His Honour remarked that therule of the Court was drawn up beforethe Maori race had advanced to its pres-ent educational standard. It-would beto the interest of the natives themselvesto have an amendment made,becausethe cost of interpretation fell upon na-tive suitors.

Members of the St. John 'AmbulanceLorps have been staffing the Ru»byhockey, and Association football groundslor manyyears,attending to injuries re-ceived by the players. On Saturday lastthey were on manyfields and had quitea busy day, mostly with minor injuries.OneEugby case from Wakefield Parkhad to be sent to tho Hospital for X-raytreatment; six Rugby players and onehockey player were reported injured,not seriously, from Kilbirnie Reserve;there was a slightcase of injury at New-town Park, and five Rugby players re-ceived attention for minor injuries atAthletic Park. One onlooker was alsotreated by the ambulance ladies pre-sent at Athletic Park, the trouble beingstated as acute hysteria. Members ofthe corps were at six grounds otherthan those mentioned.

A family squabble which has beenbrewing for some time in one of Wel-lington's subnrbs had a sequel in theJuvenile Courton Saturday, when severalapplications were made against children,seeking sureties of the peace. Suretieswere asked for against a. boy aged 13,and one against a girl of 10 years.Thecomplainant in the case of the boy wasa. man, who said the boy bid. thrown amissile at him, and had then offeredtofight him. The complaint was dismiss-ed. The complainant in the case of thegirl was another girl, aged six, and thisinformationwas dismissed also. The boywho, it was stated,had knocked one ofthe girls down, was admitted to pro-bation for one year, his case being ad-journed for that period. The proceed-ings were the subject of some sharp com-ment by the Magistrate (Mr. S. L. P.Free, S.M.), who said they showed a dis-graceful state of affairsas far as the par-ents were concerned. "I don't proposeto_ allow costs," he said, "because Ithink everybody is to blame." Mr. E.Kennedy appeared" for the defendants,and Mr. A. Free for the complainants.

As may be known the New ZealandMeat Producers' Board has an inspectorwatching the discharge of every stea-mer unloading frozen meat at Londonand other ports in the United King-dom, and many improvements havebeen effectedby the authorities concern-ed as the outcome of suggestions madeby the board's London officearising outof these inspections. In a recent reportthe inspector referred to the unsatisfac-try condition of railway trucks whichwere waitingat ship's side for our fro-zen meat. Their dirty condition ren-dered them quite unfit; for meat.: Thematter was taken up in the proper quar-lor, and as a result the board has nowreceived further reports from the inspec-tor which make much more satisfactoryreading. Ho.nays: "Tho authorities con-cerned are takingsteps to sco that theirinsulated vans are thoroughly cleaned be-fore being sent to the ship's sido toload meat, and I have to report a greatimprovement since wo took the matterup. There is now no room for com-plaint as to the condition of the- trucks,but I still propose to exercise regularsupervision on tho condition of thesetrucks iv the future."

The agriculturists and pastoralists ofthe Auckland district are particularlykeen to have the Royal Showlocated atAuckland next year. At a committeemeeting of the A. and P. Association onFriday, anxiety was expressed at thefact that there was a probability thatthe show would not be held here formany years. There seemed to be anendeavour in certain quarters, said Mr..T. Wood, to keep the show away fromAuckland indefinitely. The objection,apparently, was that Auckland did i>ntpossess enough accommodation for stock.It was only a matter of money. Mr.S. Hodge said that Hamilton had beenobjected to because it did not have ac-commodation for the people. Aucklandwas going to have the show,and in factmust have it, said Air. Wood. Surelya few thousand pounds could be raisedin Auckland to support the venture (re-ports tho "New Zealand Herald"). Mr.H. Grierson thought the question wasof sufficientimportance to warrant tltoMayor being approached and a publicmeeting called Xho show, were it U>And a regular location in Auckland,would pvovo a great benefit to the city,(.■rreat numbers of visitors would attendthe show, and the liolelkeepers andothers would prolit. A member : "Ifwe don't get the show next year wuwill never get it." Tho committee,on appointing the president. Mr. \V.W. Massoy, and Mossrs. S. Hodge and"I. J.\ Kalaughcr as delegates to thoUoya! .ShowConferencein Wellingtonon 27tli May. instructed them to active-ly Riirpori. thn proposal .It. bring the

A grant of £1000 has been made byCabinetfor the extension of the law li-brary at the Wellington Supreme Court.■" I don't know where the boys andgirls are going to land within the nextfew years," said Mr. J. C. Thomson.

M.P., at the Invercargill High SchoolsBoard meeting last week. " The termfor their secondary education now ex-tends over four years,and it has to beremembered that a quarter of that timeis spent m holidays. Now that the aXefor matriculation has been extended,itwill mean that children will spend alltheir lives at school. Mr. Gilkison- "Anda poor look-out for the parent."

Someconsternation has been causedamongst those connected with shippingowing to the fact that the Union Com"panys cargo steamer Wanaka was al-lowed to berth at the Dunedin whaittl!r -n1ay b£"Sfumigated,. statesto Otago Daily Times." It appearsthat a fireman employed aboard theship was taken ashore at WellinE-ton on Monday last suffering from d phat Lyttelton and Timaru, where carKowas handled by waterside workers,andmembers of the ship's company 'wentashore. It .s stated that the Health De-partment m Dunediu was notified ofthe case, and instructions were giventhat the vessel was to be fumigated assoon as she reached Dunedin. OfficersZ'°department visited the Wanakasnoztlv after she reached port, and ar-ranged to swab the throats of everymember of the crew and to fumigate thesteamer. In the meantime several ganKsof waterside workers were engaged towork the cargo,and it is considered thattnis was a wrongprocedure, as the menran the risk of contagion, and there wasalso the risk of their carrying the dis-ease if it is in existence on the ship,to their homes. The Health Depart-

-1 mentis officerswere not able to carryI?i f ■.f"miSation o» Friday owing tojthe fact that no arrangement was madetor temporary accommodation for thecrew. It is contended that the HealthDepartment, when notifiedof the factsinWellington, should have stopped all con-tact with the Wanaka until she hadbeen fumigated. Shewas to be thorough-ly fumigated beforeshe sailed on Sat-urday for Bluff.

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■ n»\ whil? aS° * went to Sir1rancis Bell to discuss the question ofthe importation of tartan sergefor High-land uniforms," said Mr. L. T. Wilt-kins at the meeting held on Friday af-ternoon in connection with the re-open-nig of the Dunedin branch of the De-partment of Industries and CommerceMr Watkms explained that lie consid-ered the duty should be kept on im-ported tartans. Sir Francis had repliedthat tradition required that a High-lander jaust get his'tartan cloth fromScotland. He did not mind if ho p;lid alittle more for it. Mr. Watkms saidhe had replied that that was all right so°n? M £?, aid a little more (sports theOtago Daily Times"). He held thattartan could be made in New Zealandthe equal of the imported cloth, and hehad told Sir Francis that if it wereright Paisley shawls sliould be taxedtr.en tartan should be taxed also Sir1'rancis did not agree with him, how-ever, and he had remitted the duty ontartan cloth. Later on another speakerrelieved the sombreness of a meetingwhich was being inundated with fact?3i"* figures on the industrial progressof the Dominion by stoutly maintainingthat a Highlander was quite justified insending Home for his tartan cloth forthe very good reason that it was a bet-ter quality than the N.nv Zealand-manu-factured cloth. This rather staggered themeeting and especially Mr. Watkins1 roceeding, the speaker went on soilemnly to declare that he knew he wa=correct because he had been informed bya Highlander who had been caught inthe rain that New Zealand 'tartanshrank. In the burst of laughter whichensued,Mr. Watkins was heard to pro-test that the cloth he made- did not'

ALL WOOL PACKMANUFACTURERS' NEW

SUGGESTION "

FARMERS' REPRESENTATIVESAPPROVE.

(TltOH ODR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

LONDON,7th April,Another meeting to consider the ques-

tion of the all-wool pack was held inLondon a day or two ago,but was notopen to the Press.The Bradford trade was representedby Mr. F, A. Aykroyd, Messrs. WalterAndrews and S. Harland (ex-presidentsof the British Wool Federation), Mr.W. Harrison (secretary of the Wool Fed-eration), and Mr; H. T. Tulloch (secre-tary of. the Bradford Chamber of Com-merce) The growers' committee was re-presented by the Hon. George Fairbairn,Agent-General for Victoria, who pre-sided over the proceedings, Mr RFBush, Colonel Hill, Mr. A. J. Q Webb

nd m;. f%aelr/South *5£5:and JUi H, X Parker secretary of thecommittee). There was a total attend!ance o about fifty, the Continental woolDubruiiel fI'l?1Tc"ted by M" Ma"«■uuduuic, of Itoubaix.

.similar conference was held when MrtenW °?W Bn il!1-1"°1tended to hold scwt of wool. Otl thepresent occasion 1,8 sllowed a ])ew £to contain 3cwt. Of this the meeting cx-piessed n, general terms their approval,rhe questwnof "adjusting" the cost?W 1 Tt lniek~16s-«>"ains to be set-led,but it was agreed that a meeting ofrepresentative wool buyers should beheld in Bradford at the earliest possibledate, with a view to drafting an offerwhich,it is hoped, will lead tS a, an"cSMf T»emef- , This °ffe"' "11 be sub-mitted through the representatives of theWool Growers' Committee in London to'i,d sZFV?- Australia> Zealand"and bouth Africa, and at the same timespecimens of the new packs wilfbe Cwarded to the wool-producing colonies forinspection by the growers.ihe original pack designed for scwt12s sd, but the representatives of theDom.mons growers objected to it <„,the grounds that the difficulties involve»i Pressing and "banding" a pack ofthat size were too considerable to be undertaken,except on tho largest stationspossessing extensive plant. It was considered that the .miller growers cou dnot afford to jnstall new pressing mach-ines. In addition it was' realised that.the waterside workers would probablyobject to handling scwt bales UUllolv

tfvwTtPai°k Is S'milar in Sl"za«"<*style to that already used by the Domin-ion producers. It requires no seelbands ami consequently no new machi-nery to p,ess (.he wooK On lhft ot,hand, it is made of stronger mnlerial-;i special blend of Dominion and SouthAmerican prepared wool—thnn tho form-'er one but, of course, the cost is -reat-er Ihe growers are more inclined towelcome it as being better adapted totho requirements and customs of the up-country farmers.

-As intimated, tlio manufacturerswillnow meet to deckle the .extent lo whichthey arc- prepared to contribute,towardthe additional cost of the new pack, andan aimcnblo settlement,ol the whole quea-Uuu 18 kipcd lor at an early dutc

FOOD SUPPLIESA PEER'S OBJECTION

SAFEGUARDOF THE HOMEPRODUCER,

(FROU OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

LONDON, Ist April,In the House of Lords,Lord Strachio

(L.) called attention to the " terms ofreferenceof the Imperial Economic Com-mittee and to the exclusion of Britishhome produce from participation in theannual grantof £1,000,000for the bettermarketing of Empire produce in GreatBritain, in contradiction of the previousassurances of the Chancellorof the Ex-chequer and the ColonialSecretary." Hemoved that any grants for improved mar-keting of foodproducts of the overseasparts of the Empire in Great Britainshould be accompanied by correspondinggrants in favour of the British homeproducer._ Ho objected, he said, to preference be-ing given to the colonial producers tothe detriment,of English producers. TheBritish market had to stand a greatdeal of competition in the ordinary waywithout having additional unfair com-petition. He was opposed to the grantto the Dominions, but if they were tohave it it was only fair that the homeproducer should have it as wellViscount Peel (first Commissioner ofWorks- said the million pounds a yearwas a part of the preference proposalsand must be devoted to encouragementot the consumption of Empire foodsup.phes m the United Kingdom in prefer-ence to foreign productions of foodstuffsHie Imperial Economic Committee wasonly an advisory committee,which couldmake suggestions but could not takeaction. If this committee were to re-commend schemes contrary to the inter-ests of United Kingdom agriculturiststne Government would have power toveto or modify them. The position ofthe home producer was protected andsafeguarded. The. Home Governmentwould have complete control over theallocation of the million pounds. It wasquite possible that the committee wouldmako recommendations which would beadvantageous both as regards importedDominion foodstuffs and Home producefoodstuffs. The present committee Km-llecl its inquiry to the marketing of food-stuffs. The scope of the committee wasnot to encouragecompetition against theHome producer, but to encouragecom-petition between Imperial producers andthe foreigner, so that a much larger pro-portion of imported foodstuffs should>uc produced in the Dominions. The in-terests of the-Home producer would becarefully protected and safeguarded_ Ihe motion was rejected without div-ision.

CLASS WAR

MR. J. H. THOMAS'S PROTEST

DIRECTOR AND ENGINECLEANER.

(FROM OUi: OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

LONDON, 7th April.The Prime Minister and the Right

Hon. J. H. Thomas—the one formerlya director and (lie other an engine-cleaner on the railway—were the princi-pal speakers at a complimentary lunch-eon at which the chairman (ViscountChurchill) and the directors of theGreat Western Railway entertained then-old colleagues. " Mr. Baldwin sat on thechairman's right and Mr. Thomas onIns left.

Mr. Baldwin said he must have beengetting into years of maturity beforehoever travelled on, or realised'that therewas, any other railway,system in GreatBritain but the Great Western. "Myfriend, Jim Thomas,was a fireman oilour railway, and has qualified himselfbefore the eyesof the world to occupythe position of a Secretary of State,and, not only that, but to'fill it in amanner that filled us all at home withpride and satisfaction, and made every-body in the Dominions feel that theyhad in him a. man who understood them,and. was prepared to do all in his powerto bring together the different parts ofthe Empire and develop that great heri-tage for the benefitof the ordinary peo-, pie throughout the two hemispheres."I (Cheers.)

Mr. Thomas,proposing the healths ofthe chairman and directors of the GreatWestern Railway, said: "There is a lotof talk to-day about class bitterness,class hatred, and class superiority. Inot only dissociate myself from thatcry, but I join issue with it. Thisgathering to-day is in itself a suffi-cient answer. Your honoured gueststarted onthe Great Western as a direc-tor, bearing a revered name, and deter-mined that the greatest contribution hecould make was to followin the footstepsI of a father whose character was esteem-ed and whose work was appreciated byall. I started on the Great WesternRailway as a cleaner at 7s a week. Itis true that I once led a strike on the"Great Western, not for more wagese,but because they were allowingus threeounces of tallow to clean our engines,and I thought four ounces was thominimum quantity. (Laughter.) WithEnglish good sense, I was not dismiss-ed, bub I believe we compromised, andtlneo and a half ounces of tallow wasnot only won, bu£,I believe,is in ex-istence to-day." (Laughter.)

, THERE IS NO CLASS.Illustrating the moral of'this story,Mr. Thomas said: "A fortnight ago'laddressed a meeting in Glasgow. The

gentleman entrusted with the moving ofa resolution thought he would encour-age me by saying" 'I want to*make itperfectly clear that all those .who' asso-ciate with Mr. Baldwin are traitors totheir class.' 'Gentlemen,' I said, whenI got up immediately afterwards,''lin-troduce myself as a traitor to mv class.'My moral is this: Whatever may bethe political differencesin this country,however much your prime Minister andinysclfmay find ourselves arguing, quar-relling if you like, across the floor ofthe House of Commons,I feel,like him,that when this country is passingthrough not only a difficult but a dan-gerous stage, when folks talk "to me-about the cost of the dole and ;t finan-cial burden to the country that is ivitself staggering, that is secondary tothe moral deterioration of our people.You cannot have men of 18,19, and 20years <if age, whoso brains arc verymuch like a spongeready to sap upevil as well as good, walking the streetsday after day without a moral deteriora-tion. Those of us who value the futureof our race gravely regard the prospectsof their being the fathers of the nextgeneration.

"There will be sriticism of mv pre-sence here to-day," said Mr. Tliomas.Mnnjr ot my friends will interpret it

as an indication that I have desertedtho class to winch I belong. There isno class to which I belong. I refusetobelieve that brains or virtue ale themonopoly of any section."

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MOROCCAN WARffHE FRENCH OPERATIONS

NOT A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

FAILURE OF BIG OFFENSIVE.

(ukusd press association—copxrioht.)

(iUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, 24th May.Important news from Morocco mini-

mises the early reports of French suc-cesses. The Paris correspondent of the

. Express," in a dispatch fromTtabat, states that the great battle inMorocco did not result favourably forthe French. An officialcommunique ad-mits that the French columns retreatedafter having organised and revictualledposts established beyond the OuergliaBiver and destined to survey and pro-tect the road to Fez. This statement isregarded as preparing the public forbad news. The troops forced to retreatare those commanded by GeneralCbam-brun, which have been fighting sinceThursday in the Ainaicha sector.

An officialannouncement from Tangierstates that GeneralChambrun under-took the direction'of-all the forces toclear out th6region of the Upper Ouer-glia. The battle raged throughout Fri-day, and eventuallythe French carriedall objectives and inflicted severe losseson the enemy. The report, however,adds that serious enemyinfiltrations re-main in other quarters.

PARIS, 23rd May.GeneralLyautey telegraphed to the

Quai D'Orsay that the French successeshad not yet had definiteresults. Never-theless, the advanced posts cutting aroad to Fez against the enemy havebeen revictualled.

FRANCO-SPANISH CO-OPERATION

PAEIS, 23rd May.The early occupation of Adjir, the

port from which Abd-el-Krim receiveshis supplies, is expected.

In the meantime the Press gives pro-minence to reports from Madrid to theeffectthat M. Malvy's mission has beensuccessful,and the result will be unityof action regarding Franco-Spanish pol-icy. Important developments are likely.

A VANISHED DREAM

DE VALERA TO GO TO .WORK

BACK TO SCHOOLTEACHING.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPXKIQHT.J(STDNBS SCN CABLE.J .

(Keceived 25th May, 11 a.m.)LONDON, 24th. May.

The "Daily Dispatch"- says that deiValera has given up the job of Presid-ent of the Irish Kepublie. His dream"o£a Bepublic has vanished,and he mustearn his living to support his largefamily;. He is returning to hits old oc-cupation as a school teacher at the endof the summer vacation.

HELP FOR PRODUCERS." OHABHY.BEGINS AT HOME."'(raiTED PRESS ASSOCUTION-<!OPIEIOHr.J

.{iBSIEAILUMiEW 2BALAKD OABIB ASSOCIATION.)(Received 25th May, U a.m.)

LONDON, 24th May.The National Farmers' Union hasthe Ministry of Agriculture

blaming the present econornio condi-tions for the diminished homo produc-tion and the increasing dependence onoverseas foods,and also challenging thefairness of utilising the taxpayers'moneyto stimulate production in theDo-minions without - helping the Homefarmer.

"THE SHINING SUN"PRINCE OF WALES RE-NAMED.

(UNITED PRESS . ASSOCIATION—COPUIQnT.J(REUTERS TELEGRAM.)

CAPETOWN, 22nd May.The Prince of Wales was welcomed atUmtota by a great crowd of natives. Theparamount chief, Tembus,on behalf ofall the Bantu people, conferredon himthe title of ''The Shining Sun," and alsopresented him with six oxen with bro-ken horns as a token of complete sub-mission.

The Prince -wore the brilliant scarletuniform of the Welsh Guards, whichgreatly delighted and impressed thenatives.

"ITHAS LEAKED OUT"'A YOUNG LORD IN DISGUISE.

(CNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIRMIIT.)(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)

MELBOURNE,This Day.Two months agoa youngand athletic

Englishman arrived by the steamerOrama and sought information at theImmigration Bureau, giving his nameas "Mi1. B." He said ho would go outback and try his hand at things. Afterexperience on a cattle farm in Gipps-land and a wheat farm in the Malleecountry, he has returned to town. Itlias leaked out that the visitor, hidinghis identity in plain clothes and heavyboots,is Lord Apsley, heir to the Earlof Bathurst. who came to Australia torepresent the "Morning Post" at- theforthcoming Empire Press Conference,and is spending the intervening time ingathering first-handinformation and ex-perience.

THE LATE EARL OF YPRESBODY TO BE CREMATED,

'(UNITED TP.ESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.)(lIEUTE.VS TELEGRAM.)

(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)■ LONDON, 24th May.

Ths remains of the late Earl of Tprcsbe cremated on IMoutlnv.

AIR ATTACK ON CATERPILLARS

(SYDNEI Sl'N CABLE.)

(Eeceived 25th May, 11 a.m.)■ BERLIN, 23rd May.Aeroplanes were, successfully used to

fcombata caterpillar plague"in woodsnear the capital. They dropped poison-ous chemicals and poison gas, andkilled myriads of the caterpillars.

JAPANESE MURDERED

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION-^OPTRIOHT.)(Received 25th May, 10 a.m.)_ BRISBANE, This Day.

A Japanese named Saitowas foundshot dead at a farm near Atherton, anda kanaka, named Harry Tanns has'beenArrested on a, charge of murdering him.

HEAVILY SHAKENANOTHER JAPANESE

TRAGEDY

DAMAGE BY EARTHQUAKE

HUNDREDS OF LIVES LOST.

(UNITED mES3 ASSOCIATION COPYRIGHT.)(REDTER'S TELEGRAM.)

TOKIO, 23rd MayA severe earthquake was reported

from Osakaat 11.10 o'clock this morn-ing. People were terrified, as such abig earthquake had not been experi-enced at Osakafor ten years. Kobe andKyoto also felt a severe shock. Tolrioand Yokohama were not affected.

A later report saysthat the seriouslyaffectedarea is confinedto the provinceof Tajima, on the coast of the SeaofJapan. It is reported that two hundredhouses collapsed in the town of Toyooka,where fires started in many houses.Severedamage is reported from othertowns in the same province.

SEAPORTCONSIDERED DOOMED

(SIDNEX SON CABLE.)

TOKIO, 23rd May.Fires followed, the earthquake at

Nagoya, and confusionprevailed in thestreets, as the people were afraidto re-enter buildings. The greatestdamage was done at the seaportof Toyooka, where fires are raging, andthe town is considered to be doomed.The population of ten thousand isfleeing into the country.

The hot spring resort at Kinosaki waswiped out by fire," in which a numberof residents were fatally trapped. Atrain due at Toyooka is missing. It isfearedit was entombed in the Ashiyatunnel, which collapsed. Two othertrains were, derailed. Military aero-planes have been dispatched from Osakato investigate.

Eighty dead are reported in the smalltowns of Kuniyama and Fiikuchi. Num-bers of smaller earthquakes since thefirst shocks have increased the terrorof the people.

TWO PLACES WIPED OUT

TOKIO, 24th May.Communication with the earthquake

area ha 3only been partially restored.It is stated that the deaths at Toyookaare not forcerthan 500. Shironosaki,ahealth resort at ■the foot of a high cliff,is reported to be completely buried bylandslides. The deaths are 500. Kasu-gamura,a seaside village, was wiped outby a tidal wave. Eelief aeroplanes andtrains have already goneto the strickendistrict. A few were injured in Osakaand Kobe owing to panic.

DAMAGE CONFINED TO SMALLAREA

(KEOTER'S TELEQIUM.)

TOKIO,'24th May.The latest reports show that the earth-quake damage does not extend over

more than 25 square miles,containing apopulation of 28,000. The total casual-ties are_ estimated at 1500,and the dam-ageto property is estimated at seventymillion yen. The cities of Osaka,Kobe,and Kyoto sustained no damage, eitherto life or property.

DOMINION LOANSA CANADIAN PROJECT

CONVERSION AND GENERALPURPOSES.

'(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION COPXRIGHT.)(AUSTRALUN-NEW ZEALAND CABLB ASSOCIATION.)

OTTAWA,-23rd May.The Acting-Financo Minister, Mr. J.

A. Robb, intends to bring down legis-lation on Monday authorising the rais-ing of a loan of 164,000,000dollars forthe purpose of "paying for, redeeming,or otherwise retiring the whole or anyportion of the loans and other obliga-tions of Canada,and for public worksand general purposes."

THE NEW SOUTH WALES OFFER

LONDON, 23rd May.The "Daily Telegraph" saysthat'fol-.

lowing upon the failure of the NewZealand and London County Councilloans,New South Wales was wise inoffering more favourableterms. Inves-tors still apparently want 5 per cent, fortrustee securities.

The "Financial Times" saysthe termsof the New SouthWales loan have cre-ated a good impression.

A BETTER SYSTEM

MIGRATION TO AMERICA

EXAMINATION IN COUNTRY OFORIGIN.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPMIOHT.)(AUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALAND CAULB ASSOCIATION.)

(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)WASHINGTON, 23rd May.

Immigration officials have sailed forEurope to lay plans for the inspectionaboard of intending American immi-grants Ihe system is to bo inaugurat-ed in the Irish Free State, by consentol.the Government, as a demonstrationto other nations of the desirability ofthe method. Mr. Davis, Secretary ofthe Department, considers that the sys-tem will make it possible to abolish ClioAtlantic Loasfcimmigration stations.

BRITISH INCOMESINCIDENCE OP SUPBE-TAX.(UNITED i'REES ASSOCIATION—COPIRIGIIT.)

(ADSTRAMAN-XEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

rr , LONDON. 22nd May.Ihe report of the British Commission-ers of Inland Revenue for tho year end-ing March, 1924,shows that 89.000 per-sons paid 624 millions in .super-tax on atotal .income of 510 millions, and that134 persons had incomes of over filOO-000 a year each.

FIGHTING IN MESOPOTAMIA

(AUSTRAirAN-NEW ZEtLAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

BAGDAD, 22nd May.Officialadvices report fighting in Meso-potamia A Kurdish chieftain's forcesattacked Iraq cavalary in the Sulaimanidistrict, on the Persian frontier. Britishaeroplanes bombed and routed the Kurds' with heavy Josses,

EMPIRE DAYMR. MASSEY'S MESSAGE

DOMINION'S ENDURING FAITH

UNIFYING INFLUENCE OF.WEMBLEY.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTRIQHT.)(PUBLISHED IN THE TIMES.)

LONDON, 23rd May." The Times " publishes the late Mr.

Massey's Empire Day message,the revision of which was one of his last offi-cial acts. Mr. Massey said :

" On this Empire Day of 1925 I wishon behalf of the people of New Zealandto reaffirm the enduring faith which wehold in the future of the British Empire,and our steadfastresolve to do all inour power to strengthen those founda-tions of libertyand rightupon which ourgreat nation rests. In ths»past yearwe have observed with gratification theunifying influenceof the British Em-pire Exhibition. That colossal enter-prise has, I believe, contributed verymaterially to Empire progressby in-creasing the knowledge of citizens ofBritain as to the work that their kins-men are doing overseas. We hope thatthe interest thus awakened will be main-tained, and the fraternal unity of theBritish peoples so intensifiedthat ourstatesmen and leaders will be encouragedto persevere in seeking a solution of thepractical problems which confront us.We are united by our faith in the Britishtradition and our great purpose ofstrengthening the Empire, so that it maybecome more and more a power forpeaceand goodwill to all the nations. By pa-tience and perseverance we shall assur-edly attain full measure of accord withregard to the methods by which thataim can be advanced."

PERSONAL TOUCHNECESSITY FOE IMPERIAL

PROSPERITY.

LONDON, 23rd May.At the ColonialInstitute dinner,"Mr.

Amery, Secretary of State for the Col-onies,said the Dominions did not occupythe positions of ordinary nations. Likeother nations they enjoyed control ofth^ir affairs, and in addition they hadall the opportunities and privileges of be-longing to a world-wide Empire. Bri-tain herself did not occupyany higherstatus, thoughshe at present had heavierresponsibilities and duties. He couldimagine no nation, not even tho-UnitedStates, whose opportunities of develop-ment would not be enormously increased,and whose national lives would not beenormously enriched,if it were possiblefor them to be admitted into the circleof the British Commonwealth. Themost important task of the next few-yearsfor Empire statesmen, even at thacost of personal trouble, was to get intopersonal touch with one another.

Mr. Amery added that a danger tounity lay in possible misunderstandingand shortsightedness. His experience atthe ColonialOfficeconvinced him that noconstitution would, keep an Empire to-gether which depended on dispatches andtelegrams. Statesmenmust get into per-sonal touch and discuss the commonpro-blems in a spirit of friendliness.

Lord Jellicoe said the Empire's great-est problem was the redistribution ofpopulation. The subject was commonlydiscussed as ■ though it concerned menonly, but it was equally important thatsome of Britain's two millions surpluswomen should go out to the Dominionsand counteract the excess of males.

THANKSGIVING SERVICEGREAT ASSEMBLY AT-WEMBLEY.

(KEDTEK'S TELEGRAM.)(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)

LONDON, 24th May.An Empire thanksgiving service was

held in tho Wembley Stadiumthis after-noon. It was a solemn and impressiveceremony. '

In spite of chilly and stormy weather,80,000people were present. The Kingwas accompanied by the Queen,PrinceHenry, the Duke and Duchess of York,Princess Mary, Viscount -Lascelles,theDuke of Connaushtand Prince and Prin-cess Arthur of C'onnaught. Lord Cave,Mr. Amery, Mr. W. 0. Bridgeman, andSir CunliffeLister were present.A massed choir of 3000 voices andmassed bands supplied the music.

DISAPPOINTED CROWDSSYDNEY RUMOUR GROUNDLESS,

(Received 25tli May, 9 a.m.)SYDNEY, This Day.A much trumpeted and equally strenu-

ously denied rumour that one p.arty wasengineering a repetition of the incidentof the burning of the Union Jack, whichcaused such a stir some years ago, inorder to bring discredit on the opposingparty, drew an immense crowd to theDomain to-day. Duo police precautionswere taken',but beyond much vocal de-monstration and flag-flapping at variousplatforms, and an occasional bit ofhorse-play, nothing happened.

Empire Day was celebrated with theusual functions, including special refer-ences in the churches.

BALANCE OF TRADEBRITAIN AND AMERICA

UNITED STATESMUST BUY MORE.

(U.NTITD TKESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.)AUSTRALIAN-.NEW ZEALAND.CAIXE ASSOCIATION.;

NEW YORK, 23rd May.Britain must increasa her markets in

tho "United .Stalesif she is to meet herindebtedness to the American 'Govern-ment and maintain her position as Am-erica's principal purchaser, tho BritishAmbassador,fcjir Esme- Howard, toldmembers of tho Iron and SteelInstitute.Sir Esmo added that unless England'sunfavourable trade balance with thoUnited Stateswas greatly reduced theywould have to buy elsewhere. (Althoughtho United Statesand Britain were eachother's best customers, Britain's importswero twice as much from America as she-exported to the United States. He as-serted that tho equalisation of Britishimports and exports would tend to restorethe normal ilow of the world's commerce-and bs a great step towards the returnof the world to normal.

RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN PARIS

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTPJGHT.)(AUSTRALIAN" NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, 22nd May.It is reported from Moscow that M.

Eakovsky is likely to succeed M. Kras-sin as Russian Ambassador lo Paris.

GREAT STRUGGLEBRITISH INDUSTRIAL 1

WORLD

FORECASTBY MINERS1

SECRETARY

SETTLEMENT HIS ONLY FEAR.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATES—COPYRIGHT.)(AOSIRALIAN-NBWZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)LONDON, 24th May.

Tho miners' secretary, Mr. Cook,in aseries of speeches at the week-end, pro-phesied the greatest industrial strugglebefore-the end of the year, involving theminers,railwaymen, dockers,and engi-neers. His only fear, he said, was thatthe miners would in the meantime getfrightened into a settlement which woulddamn tho whole Labour movement.

TRADE REVIEW.LONDON MONEY MARKET

A PERIOD OF DULLNESS.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIRIGHT.)(AUSrRAHAN-NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, 23rd May.After a period of dullness,at times

almost amounting to depression, theStock Exchange during the last day ortwo has shown a, more confident tone,thanks mainly to easier monetary con-ditions and the rumour of a big inflowof bullion into the Bank of England.This brought about a general advance,and gilt-edged securities and Homerails shared in the improvement. Spec-ulative stocks still, however,are verydull, and the little rubber shares boomof a, fortnight agohas died down, fol-lowingonthe fluctuationsof raw mater-ial on profit-taking sales. A featureofthe StockExchange has been the smallpublic subscription for several recentlarge issues,with theresult that the un-derwriters are still holding large stocks.They were left with about ten millionsof the New Zealand and London CountyCouncilloans,which are both quoted atheavy discounts,but despite this therewas no difficulty in underwriting theNew SouthWales loan of six and a halfmillions. This is satisfactory, as show-ing the underwriters' confidencein thesituation and the outlook.

The South African banks announcethat rates for cabling moneyto the Unionhave been brought down to par, whilebills payable on demand can be boughtat one-eighth per cent, discount. This isthe immediate result of SouthAfrica's re-turn to gold currency, and of the factthat Rand producers have been sendinga large portion of their output to thePretoria Mint for conversion into sover-eigns. It is interesting to recall that in1920 the exchange rate for remittingfunds to South Africa was 7 per cent,premium.

"NOT MUCH ENTHUSIASM."The "Economist" monthy trade review

says: "Although the present trade con-ditions do not call for so much pessimismas some people have made out, they cer-tainly.are not calculated to raise muchenthusiasm. Seasonal changes at thistime of the year affect some industriesfavourably and some unfavourably, butthe situation as a whole has shown littlechange during the last month. Whilethere is no evidence that ground is beinglost, industry, shows little ability tomake definite headway. Mr. Churchill'sBudget so far has affected industry tobut a slight extent, apart from the an-nouncementof the return to the goldstandard. The return to the gold stand-ard was anticipated in the city, but thepreparations in all cases to deal with thenew conditions have not proved thor-oughly complete. A transitory periodof doubt and hesitation has occurred,and is affecting city business to a mark-ed extent, but this should speedily giveplace to one of more normal conditions.The ultimate effect on British industryof the Treasurer's step will doubtless beconsiderable,and we believe beneficialbut it will naturally require some timefor working out."

A HEAT WAVE

SUDDEN RISE IN UNITEDSTATES

RECORD TEMPERATURESREACHED.

(OSITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIRIGHT.)(AU3I?.AUAH-SEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.). NEW YORK, 23rd May.The United States, from the Mississ-

ippiRiver to the Atlantic. Coast,hassweltered under the first heat wave of1925. Numerous cases of prostrationare reported, principally in the MiiTdloWest,and there were two deaths at Ne-braska. The temperature reached 94degrees at Washington, - which is thehottest at this date fur fifty-six years.The thermometer rose 28 degrees intwenty minutes in that city, and 40 de-greesin four hours in Milwaukee. Therehave been unusually heavy rainstorms inMinnesota and North Dakota. The tem-pteraturc1 reached 87 degrees in NewYork, which is the hottest since 1902.A curious phenomenon was observedat Rochester,New York. Shortly' afterdaylight a heavy cloud obscured thesun, suddenly turning day into niaht.Simultaneously the waters of Lak» ""On-tario receded 40 to 100 feet, and laterreturned to far above the ordinary waterline.

lemfic winds in Minnesota uprootedtrees, overturned buildings and freightears, and wrecked communication facili-ties.Chicago and other localities report thatall seasonal heat records have beenbroken.

NO REAL REMEDYLABOUR'S UNEMPLOYMENT

BILL.(UNITED rr.ESS ASSOCIATION— COMRItIffI.)

(REUIER'S TELEGRAM.) i

LONDON,22nd May.Mr. G. H. Oliver's Prevention of Un-employment Bill was rejected by the-House of Commons by 216 votes to 118.Lieut.-Colonel Ileadlam (Conservative)who moved the rejection of the Bill, didso on the ground that it affordedno realsolution oE the problem of unemploy-ment, and would further handicap indus-trial revival by placing a new burdenol ten millions a yearon the taxpayers

...mhCnSa!3!B,"ews in tllis issue accredited toilieTimes has appeared in that journal but

THE POLAR FLIGHTTANTALISING ABSENCE OF

NEWS

GOOD WEATHER IN POLAR AREA

EXPLORERSMAY' BE STAYING.

jCBNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIOH—COPTRIOHT.)(AOSTRALUN-NKW ZEALAND CAIU.E ASSOCIATION.)

LONDON, 24th May.The world is still awaiting news of

Amundsen. Thelatest, at 3 o'clock thismorning, is the following by wirelessfrom the Pram, at Wellmans Bay,Spitzbergen, timed 3 o'clock Saturdayafternoon:"The sky is overclouded thismorning, snow is falling, and fog is ob-servable far over the mountains. Thesudden change in the weather has causedanxiety to all tho members of the ex-pedition except the meteorologists, whoreport that fine weather has prevailedover the Polar basin to the north-east ofSpitzbergen. The bad weather here isdue to warm south-westerly winds blow-ing over the cold land, which has rivenrise to local clouds.

"In the circumstances Amundsen isnot expected to return to-day Theweather experts consider it highly prob-able that the good weather over thePolar basin has induced the airmen toprolong their stay at the Pole, with aview to making thorough observations.If they started to return early this morn-ing then doubtless they discovered thebad weather over the north-western cor-ner of Spitzbergen and descended toawait a change. The possibility of thiswas foreseen,and according to Amund-sens instructions the Hobby at 9 o'clockthis morning proceeded to search theico edge, with orders not to proceed be-yond Verlegen Hook, and to return be-tore 8 o'clock to-night."

PROTECTION AGAINST MISHAPSThe opinion in London is that there

is no real ground for anxiety till Sundaynight Even then time must be allowedfor the transmission of news. Owing torelays it_ takes five hours to transmitfrom Spitsbergen to Oslo. Unfortun-ately, Amundsen carried no wirelesshaving dispensed with the apparatus inorder to carry more petrol. Somere-ports indicate that he intended to stayat the Pole for possibly 48 hours. Cer-tainly the temptation to stay would begreat to a man of his temperament andexperience On the other hand, he iswell provided against flying mishaps.He has skis, sledges, fuel, and foodand could, if necessary, transfer thepassengersto one machine,oi*run thetwo machines on one engine.THE CHANCE OF WALKING

Rear-Admiral Skelton, one of Scott'scompanions, pointsout that in the eventof a flying mishap anywhere near theiole attecting both machines, Amund-sen and his companions, may spendmonths trekking over the ice in man-drawn sledges. He continues: "If thereis no appearance of the northern partyon Sunday there will be ample groundfor anxiety. The North Pole ice is fullof,.hummocks,and this is a bad time ofthe year. If anything happens to theaeroplanes Amundsen will find man-pullingthe sledges hard work. The icecracking and forming lanes of waterwill probably necessitate frequent re-course to canvas boats."

Dr. Hussey, who accompanied Shack-!?"? a Antarctic, said he could notthink Amundsen was not prepared forthecontingency of walkingback. He hasboats, tents, and stores, and would findplenty of gamo. Ho is wonderfully in-gemous,and would have a sportin*chance of walking through. If h%achieves success he will be the only ex-plorer who has reached both the Northand South Poles.

OFFICIAL MESSAGESPARTY MAY STAY FOR DAYS.

LONDON, 23rd May.A certain amount of anxiety naturallyprevails in London in view of the factthat the report of Amundsen's successhas remained unconfirmed.The follow-ing, however,received at 2 o'clock thismorning, makes the position clear. Fur-ther news is eagerly awaited.A wireless messagefrom the Fram, atDanes Island, on Friday afternpon,states: If all went well CaptainAmundsen and party should have landedat the Pole between 2 and 3 o'clock thismorning,- when they would make obser-vations and naturally rest before re-turning. We reckon the return journeywill occupyten or twelve hours. Ontheother hand, their stay might be pro-longed for several days, especially ifbad weather or fog was encountered.Captain Amundsen previously said hepreferred to wait, rather than riskseparation of the machines."Reports from Greenland, Siberia andRussia show that bad weather is brew-ing, but the conditions over the Polarbasm are still stable, and there is noprospect of a change during the nexttwelve hours. Everybody here is in-tensely excited.

A wireless messagefrom Spitzborgensap: Tho Fnun and the.Hobby haveset out towards Danes Island. Therearc no signs so far of any mishap tothe aeroplanes. The weather was stillmost favourableon Friday morning. Weconsider that if all has gonewell to thenorth, the aeroplanes .have found alandingplace at the Pole,otherwise theywuuld have roturned before now "

"ONE CHANCE IN AHUNDRED"

A PESSIMISTIC COMMENT.(SYDNEY SON CABLE.)

(Received 25th May, 10 a.m.)NEW YORK,24th MayCaptain Hammer, a Danish aviatorwho accompanied Amundsen two years

ago to within four hundred miles of thePole, declares that a landing in thevicinity of the Pole must Ije suicidal,bcuiuso of the rough ice. '■'Even if theymanaged to. descend,how can they ri/eagain?" h 8 asks. He thinks the expedi-tion has not more than one chance ina hundred of returning. "There areterrifying hummocks of ice all about.If anything happens to their aeroplanesthey are gone,as water intervenes be-tween the polar region and any routeof escape to Alaska or Siberia."

NEW CARDINALS

THE POPE'S INTENTION

DR. MANNIX LIKELY TO BEELEVATED.

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)ROME,23rd May.

It is reported that after Holy Year,the Pope will" hold a Consistory, inwhich, wishing to. demonstrate his gra-titude for the splendid demonstrationo£faith from all parts of the world, hewill appoint a number of foreign cardi-nals. Many names are mentioned,in-cluding those of Dr. Byrne, Archbishopof Dublin; Dr. O'Donnell,Archbishop ofArmagh; and Dr. Mannix. The last twoare to replace in the SacredCollege thelate Cardinals Logue and Moran.

CRICKET IN ENGLANDPROGRESSOF COUNTY MATCHES.

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Playing at Manchester against Lanca-shire, Somersetmade 74 in the firstinnings, E. A. M'Donald capturing fivewickets for 24 runs. In the secondinnings Somersetagain made a smallscore, only reaching 73,C. Parkin beingresponsible with an average of six for44. Lancashire made 130 runs in thefirst innings, J. O. White taking fivewickets for 67 runs and G. Hunt fourfor 63. In the second innings they lostone wicket for 20 runs, winning by ninewickets.

In the Surrey-Warwickshire match atthe Oval, J. B. Hobbs,playingfor Sur-rey, scored 120,and A. Sandham181.P. G. H. Fender captured six War-wickshire wickets for 56 runs in the firstinnings and H. A. Peach seven for 59in the second innings.

Playing for Leicestershire at Cam-bridge against the University eleven,A.Shipman captured six wickets for 33runs, and for Cambridge R. V. O.Meyertook six for 41 in the first innings andseven for 24 in the second.

At Oxford, in the University-Worces ■

tershire match,Legoe, playing for thehome side,scored 120,and C.H. Taylormade 105 not out. F. Root took sixwickets for 83 runs for Worcestershire,and H. O. Hopkins scored 122.

Playing at Brighton in the Sussex-Glamorgan match,M. W. Tate, for Sus-sex, took seven wickets for 23 rims inthe first innings and .seven for 35 in thesecond.

For Gloucestershire against Essex,atLeyton, B. S- Bloodworth scored 115and C. Parker took five wickets for 56runs. For Essex A. C. Russell scored135 not out.

Yorkshire played Derbyshire at Ches-terfield, P. Holmes,for Yorkshire,scor-ing 125 and G. G. Macaulay takingseven wickets for 13 runs.

MUMTAZ BEGUM CASETHREE MEN SENTENCED TO

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)DELHI, 24th May.

Ofnine men accused in connection withthe murder of Bawla in the Mumtaz Be-gum case, three havo been sentenced todeath,and four to transportation for.life.The other two were acquitted.

FAR EAST GAMESPHILIPPINES WIN GENERAL

CHAMPIONSHIP.

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)MANILA, 24th May.

The Philippines won the generalchampionship in theFar Eastern Games.The Philippines won the track and fieldevents, and the basketball, and weresecond in swimming, football, and ten-nis events. Japan won the tennis andswimming, and was second in the trackand fi»ld events and third in the ■ bas-ketball and football. China -won thefootball, and was second in the basket-ball and third in the track and fieldevents, swimming, and tennis.

RUSSIAN TRADE IN BRITAIN

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(Received 25th May, 11 am..)LONDON, 24th May.

Tho "Daily Mail" states that £2,000,----000 worth of Russian gold has reachedLondon and has been deposited in theBank of England to the credit of theSoviet'strading organisation in Britain.

NIGHT BAKING

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)GENEVA, 24th May.'

British and Belgian amendments" ex-cepting master bakers from the prohibi-tion of night baking have been rejectedby the Committeewhich is consideringthe amendments for the InternationalLabour Conference.

JAPANESE PRINCE'S TOUR

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)TOKIO, 24th May.

Cheering crowds witnessed the depar-ture of Prince Chichibu for a Europeantour. He will visit the Loochoo Islandsand Formosa, and go thence to HongKong, where he will take a ship forEngland.NO NOTE OF ANXIETY

LATEST OFFICIAL REPORT

(Received 25tli May, noon.)LONDON, 24th May.

Though tliere is still no news" ofAmundsen,there is no note of anxiety inthe officialreport from the U'ram,whichis anchored at Wellman's Bay, .Spiiy.VuJV-gca. She t^—'-«aetluu Saturday uifiht;

"The Hobby returned at 11 o'clock to-night after an. investigation of tho northcoast, as far as Biscayershook, but upto the time of leaving on her return at 8o'clock she had foundno sign of the air-men. The blizzard has ceased and theclouds have dispersed, so that tho visi-bility to the northward is excellent,withoccasional sunshine. According to themeteorologists' latest report, the weatheron the Polar basin is fine. Tho Hobbyreports that the visibility is good over thePolar ice."

LLOYD'S NEW PREMISES

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LONDON",22nd May., Their Majesties the King and Queen,accompanied by Prince Henry, drove inscini-st.-ito through- London to lay thefoundation of Lloyd's new building inIjin.driihtii] Bti'ecl, covering au area ulau acre.

ADOLPH MAXAGAIN TO THE FRONT

THE BELGIAN CRISIS

BURGOMASTER TO 'ATTEMPT-SOLUTION.

(UNITED PIIESS ASSOCIATION—COPTMGHT.J(REUTERS TELEGRAM.). BRUSSELS, 22nd May.:"After their defeat in the Chamber

Ministers met and forwarded their re-signations to the King.

BRUSSELS, 23rd May.:The Liberal Burgomaster Max, who

moved the vote of censure upon the>andevyvere Ministry, has agreed toattempt to solve the crisis. He has an-nounced his intention of first examiningthe possibilities of forming a Ministryoutside Parliament, as a temporarymeasure.

Burgomaster Adolph Max came intogreat prominence in th0 early days ofthe war, when he dealt in a masterlyway with tho situation created by thoGermanoccupation of Brussels, andsucceeded in maintainingl to an extra-ordinary extent the independence of thecity. He was elected to the Chambero£Representatives in 1919.

OBITUARY.A GREAT NEWSPAPER OWNER.

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LONDON, 22nd May.Sir Edward Hulton, newspaper pro-prietor, is dead.

The late Sir Edward Hulton controlleda large number of newspapers in Eng-land some years ago, but in 1923 hedisposed of most of his interests for theenormous sum of £6,000,000.Fifty yearsago the late Mr. Edward Hulton, fatherof Sir Edward, introduced to the peopleof Manchester a small sporting sheet,which quicklygained popularity, and onthis basis was built up the very sub-stantial business known for yearsas theHulton Press. The business as it ex-isted at the time of the sale two yearsago,however,maybe considered the solecreation of Sir Edward Hulton, an accu-rate reflection of hib strongly-markedpersonality. It was of course impossiblethat any one man could control all themultitudionous activities of forty pub-lications,manyof them with millions ofreaders,but Sir Edward was in a quiteunusual sense the master, and those whoworked with him were in a literal sensehis agents. He believed whollyin pri-vate enterprise, and his own enterprisewas as strictly private as any great con-cern could be. Himself a man of reaiintellect, calm,searching, and sceptical,he admired intellect in others,but theleast strain of wildness antagonised him,and he had scant respect for mere verbalcleverness. The epigram was welcomedif it came to drive home a truth, andhis own conversation was' in the truesense witty, full of pithy phrases sum-marising much observation' aivd reflect-tion; but tricks of intellectual juggling,a string of glittering impertinences withno strong lino of thought to connectthem, he regarded as an insult,to thereader,and to himself. Mere shrewdnessin practical affairs, however,would nothave enabled him, so largely by his ownsingleinitiative, to carryout the task haset himself as a. youngman. He founda group of thriving provincial newspa-pers : he has left—both in London andManchester—a British institution. Hefound a mainly local appeal; he sub-stituted for it a national outlook anda definite political philosophy.

BULGARIAN UNRESTBANDS VIRTUALLY- SUPPRESSED.

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SOFIA, 22nd May.Official reports state that the anti-Government bands are virtually sup-pressed. The police waylaid a car atDelnabania,and in a long revolver duelthey killed the notorious Yossifoff,whowas wanted on three charges of murder.

HARBOUR FERRIESFLUCTUATINGREVENUERETURNS.

The Eastbourne Borough Council, sit-ting last evening as a ferry board, dealtwith a large number of subjects Telatin"-to the harbour ferries.A report submitted by the general

managerstated that receipts for theWf'W for April totalled £2682Os8d £1014 10s 6d being from the sale ofordinary tickets,£137 15s 6d for weekly,&H4 6s 9d for monthly, and £1136 7s 9dseason tickets. The'total receipts forApril of last yearwere £2725 3s 2d. Theexpenditure for the same month thisyear was £1372 15s Od, and for lastyear £1679 18s Od.

The report stated that the sale ofmonthly tickets showed a decrease,mainly due to the large number ofweekly tickets purchased. The decreasein season tickets was due to the factthat fewer straight-out annuals hadbeen issued,ratepayers taking advantageof the quarterly ticket, which could bepurchased without extra payment.Owing to the inclement weather theEaster traffic showed a falling-off fromthat of last year. The total for four days(Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, andMonday) was £270 15s 3d. as against£470 19s 3d for a similar period lastyear.

Approximately 1200 passengers" werecarried in couneetion with the funeral ofthe late Prime Minister, the receiptstotalling £69 3s 3d, tho extra expensesamounting to £20 Is 3d.

Captain Bullock had taken over theposition of senior master, Captain Bai-gent having resigned to go to England.Captain Cartner had been appointed■extra master.

Tho Cobarwas slipped during the pastmonth,and repairs to tho sternbush werecarried out. The Duchess had beenslipped and painted and the boiler blowndown and cleaned. Several-repairs hadalso been carried out on the Muritai.A discussion took place as to delaywhich occurred in regard to tho depar-turo of the 8.10 a.m. boat for the city.The Mayor said that it was usually twoor three minutes late in leaving *RonaBay, and he thought that tho troublemight be overcome by bringing the hourof departure back a. couple of minutes.It was decided that the captain be in-formedthat the boat must leave punctu-ally to the time-table, irrespective ofthese who may bo loitering up thewharf.

TURKISH MARINE TRAGEDY

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(Received 25th May, 11 a.m.)CONSTANTINOPLE, 23rd May.

The Turkish coaster Horaklia found-ered, in. ;i, storm at the outran" to theBusplnirus. and forty-foil! 1 of liio yusecij-i£Msand crew iverg drovvned.

TRAFFIC TANGLESPOST OFFICE SQUARE

DANGERS

A MOVE-FOR CONTROL"

Severalmonths ago, in fact well overa year ago,officialrepresentations weremade by the Harbour Board to the CityCouncil upon the subject of traffic con-trol in Post Offica Square, one of themost tricky traffic centres of the city,but, from what can be gathered, it wasfelt that someone had stepped over thehead of someone else,and a plan whichwas submitted was pigeon-holed, and Jeftpigeon-holed. On several occasions sincethen the question of whether somethingshould not be done to straighten thetangle out lias been raised,but noth-ing definite has been done,although, itis is understood,another plan has beendrafted. It may be that further repre-sentations will be made in the near fu-ture, and a definite plan worked out

The wonder of it is. that so few acci-dents happen in Post OfficeSquare, par-ticularly in the area immediately infront of the Queen's Wharf gates, forthere Raflerty's rules only are observed.Jervois quayprovides a very fair speod-way for traffic running north, whilesouth-bound traffic splits up in danger-ous fashion on either side of the oldwaiting-shed in front of Shed 7. Whenthe railway carried on to Ta Aro Stationthis shelter provided a needed safetyzone, but it is an opeir question whetherit could not be much better placed to-day, with therailway lines removed alto-gether. As a safety zone it is safeenough—when one gets there, but it iswell out of the line of anybut the "jay-walker" for a direct crossing from any-where to anywhere. It has been sug-gested that it should be removed alto-gether, and that a more useful sheltershould be erected in the Square to serveall lines running through the area, butapparently there is corsiderable opposi-tion to this suggestion. Possibly some-thing on those lines may bo done"if PostOfficeSquare is made the central start-ing-point for tho city's fleet of motor-buses.

The stranger to Wellington—and averygreat number of strangers st«pontocity land at the Queen's Wharf gates-is very likely to be caught and damagedconsiderably if he not Walk .withgreat circumspection past the end ofthe shelter-shed. He crosses the stripalong which the old railway tracks ran,and takes a breath in the lee of theshelter-shed island; a glance up Jervoisquay shows all clear as far as north-bound cars are concerned,and he stepsout boldly. Someonebehind him reachesout. in time to pull him back from aspeed car or two swinging in to run welJinside the lorry stand in the quay justover the crossing. He is quite entitledtobelieve that if he has crossed over oneline of south-bound traffic he may ex-pect traffic, in the. other direction in thenext few yards, 'but not so in PostOfiicoSquare.

There is another danger spot, to driv-ers rather than to pedestrians, at theentrance to the wharf itself.* Hall adozen lines of traffic run past outsidethe entrance, and two or three vehiclesmay be turning in, from different trafficstreams, at once,.whilelorries and vansarp also running from the wharf. Here,however,tho speed danger does not en- !ter into thejposition very seriously, asthe check at the entrance slows up allvehicles,either coming or going.

CAES TO MEET BOATS.Another suggestion which has been

made for the better control of wharftrafficis that a parking-place should beestablished in the Square somewhere ad-jacent to the wharf gates for cars whichrun down to meet passengerboats. The 1

objection to the present order of thingsis that so many cars now run to thoship's side thai, serious congestion fol-lows upon the wharf, legitimate wharftraflic is slowed down,'and an elementof danger is again introduced. It i3considered by those who favour thissuggestion that ample space is availablein Post OfficeSquare i'or such, a park-ing-place provided a jjiaivwere properlydrawn up and steps "were taken to seethat rules laid down were observed.

FAST AND SLOW.There appears to be a good deal of

feeling amongthe residents and business |people of Wellington South as to thocasual manner in which traffic movesalong the main roads to Newtown,IslandBay, and Constablestreet, and motor-ists who regularly use these thorough-faresare likewise agreed that it is timesomething was done to bring somethinglike order into the very mixed trafficwhich runs down to the city in the morn-ing and home again in the evening. Agood deal of the danger, from the mo-torist's point of view, is that horse-drawn traffic—andAdelaide road andRiddiford street probably carry morehorse-drawn traffic, morning and even-ing, than any other roads of the city-~almost invariably chooses to follow theinner side of the "■trafficline, and over-talcing cars must swing out round them,well on to the tram tracks. Severalac-cidents have already occurred from thisvery cause, one only a night or two ago-.

THE KUROW TRAGEDY

EVIDENCE AT INQUEST.

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DTJNEDIN,ThißDay.The Coronercommenced an inquiry

this morning concerningthe tragedynearKurov, involving the death of OlivoJean Rutherford and Philip RichardHudson.

CharlesJohn Bell, a clerk,stated thathe knew the deceased werekeeping com-pany. On 21st April he met Hudson,and went to his house. He knew Hudsongenerally had a pea rifle in his car, butdid not see it on this occasion. Theymet Miss Rutherford, and set. out forRutherford's place at Caversham,butchanged their, minds and turned, back.Witness left the car in the' city andwent home. The deceased appeared onthe best of terms. Witness had no ideawhere they were going.

Further evidence showed that at 9.30p.m. Hudson bought a tin of pewol anda gallon of oil. The parties then seemedon good terms.

The inquest was adjourned to Kurowto-morrow evening, and further evidencewill be taken at Oamaruon Wednesday.

CANADIAN BANKS UNITE

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OTTAWA, 23rd May.Another big bank mergeris announc-

ed by llic Acting-Minister of Finance ofCanada(Mr. J. A. Robb). who statesthat the Royal Bank of Canada,withheadquarters at Montreal, has absorbedthe Union Bank of Canada, with head-quarters at Winnipeg. Both banks have,branches in alj cities and towns ofUiiuada.

STORM ABATESIMPROVEMENT IN

WEATHER

TRAINS RUNNING LATE

BRIDGE DAMAGED NEARSHANNON.

The storm which has been experiencedin New Zealand,especially in the NorthIsland, during the past few days hasabated,and there has been an improve-ment in weather conditions in all parteof the country.

Although atmospheric pressure hasincreased steadily everywhere, a rela-tively low pressure off the east coastof the North Island was responsiblefor a continuance of cold, wet weatheron Sunday in the East Coast districtsand about CookStrait. Sincethen theconditions have improved in most partsof the country. Southerly winds haveruled, and have been strong and squallyat times in and' northward of CookStrait. Local rainfall yesterday was0.36 inches. The indications are forfair to cloudy weather generally, butcold and changeable conditions, withscattered showers,may be expected inthe East Coastdistricts, between EastCape and Kaikoura. Another very coldnight is likely everywhere. Moderate tostrong south and south-easterly windsare probable northward of Westport andKaikoura, and variable winds, withnortherlies prevailing soon, elsewhere.A small bridge, situated two milesnorth of Shannon,was scoured out thismorning, and as a result trains runningon the Manawatu line have been dis-organised. It has been ■ necessarytotransferpassengersfrom onetrain to theother. The "Limited" express fromAuckland, which usually reaches Wel-lington at 9.31 o'clock,is not expecteduntil 4 o'clock this afternoon,and thoordinary Main Trunk express, a*ndtlu>Napier and New Plymouth trains, willalso run late, although it is not yetknown what time they will reach Wel-lington. The damage to the bridgawhich is causing all the delay will prob-ably be repaired by to-night, and. allservices will be running smoothly to-morrow.

TURNED TURTLESENSATIONAL HAPPENING NEAR

TAUMARUNUI

70-TONENGINE THROWN FROMTHE LINE.

(BX mEQIHPH.—PRESSASSOCIATION.)TAUMAKUNTJI, This Day.

Shortly after 7 o'clock this morninga big A.B. engine, weighing over 70 tons,was thrown from the line on a bluff nearthe Kakahi salmon hatcheries,and aboutnine miies fromTaumarunui. The enginewas returning to Taumarunui after bank-ing the mail train, which was runningvery late. No warning was received bythe crew, and just as the engine arrivedat the spot the complete bank gaveway and took the ballast from under theline. The engine turned turtle.

The driver was thrown clear,but thefireman, named Johansen,was pinnedunderneath,and had to be released. Hesufferedonly slight injuries to his back,however.

The engino is now lying on its back20ft from the line- The slip is largerin mangnitude than the one at Piriaka,andwill take two days to clear.Fireman Johansen, speaking to *pressman, said he was lucky to be alive."How the mail train and the Limitedgot over is a wonder to me," he said.If they had been caught, it would havebeen worse than the Ongarue disaster,asthere is nearly a straight drop to theroad below ■ and to the Wariganui Elverfurther down still."

WASHOUTS ONRAILWAY.

MAIN TRUNK LINE UNDER.WATER

PASSENGERS PASS THEOTJGH TRY.ING ORDEAL.

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v AUCKLAND, This Day.Tl)e express leaving Wellington at

midday on Friday arrived at Taihapeat 7.15 p.m. the same evening, right ontime. This train was delayed there un-til 12.28 a.m. on Saturday owing to awashout near Karioi, between. Taihapeand Ohakune. The line was made safefor traffic, and the express arrived atOhakuneat 2.22 a.m. In view of thereports concerning the condition o£thelino north of Ohakuneofficials-decidedthat the traiu should remain there forthe night.

The limited express, which left Wel-lington at 7.10 p.m. on Friday, was alsodelayed at Taihape for a few hours,butarrived at Oliakvuioin the early hoursof Saturday morning without mishap.On Saturday morning both expresseswere broken up, and one train was madeto carry all the passengersto Auckland.This train left Ohakunoat 12.18 p.m.on Saturday.

By this time most of the passengersbecame aware that there had been adisastrous washout between Piriaka, andTuuniarunui. This was confirmedwhenthe^train ax-rived at Piriaka, justbefore2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. At thetimo it was raining heavily, and thetroubles of the passengerswere accen-tuated when they were told that theywould have to walk past the washoutand entrain on the special express assem-bled at Taumarunui. which was waitingon the other side of the slip. All heavybaggage and mail was transferredfromthe train at l'iriaka to the lorries andtaken by the road to Taumarunui Thetrain proceeded to within forty'yardso£ the washout which is half a. mileto the north of Piriaka; passengersthenwalked around the washout to the trainon the other side. Rain was fallingheavily and the- procession, in the wordsof one of the 'travellers,was desolate,theonly saving grace beinj- that the patliwas a fairly good one, and tho sandygravel-covered surface was easy totraverse.^ A short journey,on foot wasmade without mishap. The' passengersslate that tho washout is a vcrv badone. At the spot the hill rises on onoside of the line, and there is a, steep,drop on the other, culminating in amountain stream. Tony of earth-fellfrom iindei- tho line, and loft the rail.suspended for some twenty or thirtyfeet. '

"1" shudder !o think- that our trainmight have crashed ovor this line,"stated a passenger."It would have beencertain death for us alj.'*

Mr. F. IT. Morton, civil engineer, ofWellington, who was a passenger,'saidon Saturday afternoonthat the v.{nsh-out was a serious one, and would Utko

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considerable time to repair permanently.The sight of such a washout in an en-vironment that seemed miles from no-where, and on an afternoon that wasblack and stormy, did not tend to raisethe spirits of the passengers.The con-fidence of railway officials, however, re-assured them greatly. The relief train.left the washout at 3.40 p.m. on Sat-urday, and arrived at Taumarunui at4.6 p.m. The train was further delayedin awaiting mails and baggage from P'iri-aka, and finally left Taumarunui at 6.20p.m. The greatest caution was observedon the stretch between Taumarunui and■jle-Kuiti. This hilly country was alsorain-soaked, and the train pulled up ontwo or three occasions 'while linesmen.went ahead to ascertain if all was well.TeKuiti was finallyreached at 8.34p.m..'At theKiug Country township word was..received that, the line was under waterin the vicinity of Hangatiki settlement,just to the south of Otorohnnga. Inview of this it was deemed advisable toawait the night at Te Kuiti. Many ofthe passengerswent to local hotels andboarding-houses,- but manyremained onthe train. The train left To Kuiti at8.16 o'clock yesterday morning andreached Auckland in safety, a day and a.halfbehind time. There were about twohundred passengerson board. The greatmajority of them had journeyed from.Wellington. ■ .

Refreshmentrooms provided all thepassengersrequired in the way ofeatables and "smokes." So great wasthe demand for refreshments at TeKuiti that passengersliterally boughtthe place out. Before tho tram left thestation refreshmentrooms were reducedto cake and condensed milk. Fortunate-ly tho journey was accomplished in fair-ly warm, if wet, weather. Women andchildren were the only oneswho appearedto feel the. strain, though some com-plained of the lack of heating. At TeKuiti the engine was taken off for theBight, and in consequence the steam-heaters were put out of action. Manyof those who remained on tho trairf forthe night were uuablo to sleep, andreached Auckland yesterday in a some-what exhausted condition. Games ofcards and the solving of cross-wordpuzzles helped to pass the time away formany.

The guard commented on the splendidspirit of the passengers.There were fewcomplaints. The passengersalso spokeJn high terms of the courtesy and atten-tion of the officialswho did their verybest to make thebest of a bad situation..-Tired of the long journey, and not know-ing when they would reach Auckland,afew of.the passengersdecided to remain"at Te .Kuiti. The delay in transportingbaggage fromPiriaka to Taumarunui wascommented upon by Mr. Morton. When(.no train arrived at Piriaka there wasonly a small lorry in readiness to conveyall the mail and baggage, despite thefact that the officialsat Taumarunui hadhad_ plenty of notice.

''This was indeed bad organisation,"plated Mr. Morton, "and delayed th»traiu considerably." '

RAIN CONTINUESMOTOR BUS HAS NARROW

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-.... '. OHAKUNE, This Day._ Hood damage in the Ohakune Boroughincludes two bridges demolished andtwo seriously damaged. The road hasbeen washed awayfor two chains,and alarge subsidence lias occurred at the ap-proach to the;.bridge on.the. main road,to Raelihi.- It is estimated the damagewill amount to £2000. A heavy busladen"with passengershad a miraculousescape-from being engulfed in the roadThe bus had barely passedthe spot,when a hole opened, and a youthon a.bicyclewas,engulfed,.butwas extri-cated,without much difficulty.The rain continues,thus' keeping therivers high.

TRAINS HELD UP.

■'^SECUR.E'BRID&E AT SHANNON.

LEVIN, This Day.All railway traffic on the Main Trunkline is interrupted this morning by the■insecurity of a small bridge two milesnorth of Shannon. . The south-boundLimited from Auckland, and the firsttrain from Palmerston North are waitingnorth of the bridge, and the up slowtrain is at Shannon. It is understoodthat passengerswill be transhipped.

POSSIBLE DISASTER AVERTED

GANGERS' FORTUNATE DIS-COVERY.

; . .:. PALMERSTON N., This Day.A possible railway disaster was avert-ed-this morning when the gangerspro-ceeding to work between Tokomaru andShannon'observed the line across thesmall bridge over the Kara Creek twomiles on the Palmerslon North side ofNmnnon,a little twisted..The express from Palmerston Northto Wellington (known as Field's) wasthen due and was flagged and stoppedj.iist in time. li

It-was a fortunate circumstance that.tl=c li.mj.ted. express from Auckland was..1,-itcelse jt w? i,old have probably runon to the bridge before the cancerswentôut..... °A proper examination of■ the fouiuia-- -ytions of th 9 bridge is not .yet possible"wing lo the flood which,how--ever, are rapidly receding. Ifc is be-' '^{i-that some piles have sunk.A tram, were held up on either side. «.L.. (ho br.tl.ge ,lt,l i p. m v., (|■: :.Limited "Express- tw Wellindnn rnt.by le Iie .o * fc-

If? --passengers walking over- -rbb bridge, which was .strengthened withMeepcrs sent h-pm. Pahnorsto.i North onSLBeCOJ IrT TV"lk «'»ôund ex!. ... 'less ■ ..It is hoped to continue reHev-COllgeStiOn ?f.. lMflio h\»ÂDVENTURES DURING

GALE--COST THOUSANDS OF POUNDSt V..". .... TO REPAIPv.

(BY TFLECRArH.—PRESSASSOCIATION\"n TAUMARUNUI, 24th May.Jho railway ]me south of Taum-irn--nui is still blocked by a JilrEo sli.>n <1 -,subsidence, MW Piriaka, nfY'resull atthe gale 01 wind and rain which occured; -iJiirmg tho past two days, and is not- expected to be cleared beforeMm after-noon. The express from the north ar-„. rived at Tanmarumii about 5 o'clocktins afternoon,and tho passengerstmn-" shipped at Piriaka, walking round theslip.'i'he flood damage in «nd around Taii-- marahui is serious.- Several feet ofliver bank has been scoured out by thoiWangariui Eiver on the Taumarunui-. uVlatapunuroad. A t one point the river-"hast eaten. ..right, into, the road andbroken port of the bitumen surface.The

favourite walk around the river bank,.- Jtnow-n as the Esplanade, has been com-„..,Jiletely..washed away. 'I-icsideiils of theiiafc'land sufferedfrom' water in their

■ houses,and one man had over forty{est .of. property eaten away, including

!'"'K.rbIvi' of'willow trees. '

."\Vatjir Lwo ■feet deep ir- in a houeson Winter's Island, occupied by Mrs.

P. Langstoue, who vacated the buildingand waded waist-deep through thewaterin the dark to the dairy, where she lita fire and stayed until 11.30 last nightBy that time the water had subsided agood deal, and she returned to thehouse.. Slips occurred on all the roads lead-ing to town, and in the outlying areas,and the damage will take thousands ofpounds to repair.

ON THE EAST COASTPRINCIPAL ROADS DAMAGED.

OPOTIKI, This DayExtensive damage lias been done to" theprincipal roads in Opotiki County. There

were lmqe slips and washouts in theUpper Waioeka road,cut-tins;off the set-tlers inlstnd. The Opotiki-Motu road isalso blocked "by numerous large slips- andseveral washouts,including s~ix slips be-tween Opotiki and Toatoa. The tele-phone-.liiies arc down between Toatoa and-Motu. Agang of Public Works men leftOpotiki by lorry to-day to clear the slipsbetween Opotiki and Toatoa. There areseveral cases of live slock being drownedon the Opotiki flats during the flood.

SAWMILLERS LEAVE THEIRHOMES

GISBORNE,This Day.The big flood in - the Motu River

washed away the tramlines at the saw-mills at Motuhora and the footbridgeson the river nearby. The sawmillershad to leave their homes,and madefor tho railway station.

OnFriday night a wash-out occurredon tho Waioeka road. The damage isestimated at £500. About ten chains ofthe Moanui road were washed out on theEast Coast,near Ruatorea. A tem-porary staging at Eotokautuku bridgeand two derricks were washed away.

T-ho slip on the railway to Motuhoranecessitated the passengersspending thenight in the train..

RAPID SUBSIDENCEFLOODWATERS AT WHAKATANE.

AVHAKATANE,This Day.The floodwaters have subsided rapidly.Only the Whakatano overflowed,whilethe Tarawcra and Rangitaiki Rivers

were unaffected,although the latterriver ran bank-high for some hours,but carried off the surplus waters mostefficiently. This morning hardly anytrace of flooding can bo seen. The roadto Opotiki again is high and dry, andthe through service has been resumed.Practically no stock was lost, as theanimals were shifted to higher groundin time.

The. service from Rotorua was notinterrupted.

AWAHOU HOVE TORAGING TEMPEST IN BAY OF

PLENTY.

'AUCKLAND, This Day.The Awahou arrived from the EastCoast bays on Saturday night. She

hove-to in the Bay of Plenty for sixhours in a ragingtempest, walls of waterthreatening to engulf her. Heavy seasbroke abroad and lifted a heavy woodenderrick from the chocks and badly bentthe starboard bulwarks. Much' waterentered the stokehold, the firSmenwork-ing in a foot of water. Apart from thisthe Awahou came through the ordealsafely.

FIRE SENSATION

PLUCKY RESCUE BY A FATHER

LITTLE CHILD SAVED FROM. " DEATH,

(BI TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WAIIII, This DayShortly after midnight on Saturday, a

six-roomed dwelling, owned and occu-pied by Mr. John Munro, was totallydestroyed by fire, and the contents,apart, from bagpipes and kilts, lost.

The inmates had to make a hasty exit,clad in night attire, one little girl hav-ing a narrow escape fw^n death. Therewere five children, whose agesrangedfrom three yearsto thirteen. The eld-est, Ina, who sleptin a side room was thefirst wr.ued by her father. Meanwhilethe mother reported the others had gotout safely, but when the tally came tobe taken, it was found that Betty,aged nine, was missing. After search-ing for a means of entry, but withoutsuccess, owing to the rapid spread of thefire, Mr.. Munro attacked the bedroomwindow, smashed the glass, tc-arinraway the framework.

The room' was full of smoke, butgroping his way about he found his lit-tle,girl crouched up in a- corner. Gather-ing her up in his arms he found his wayto the window and on to the verandah,but as the front steps were ablaze h4had to jump with his charge from theverandah to the ground, ei"ht feet be-low.

Betty was then in a semi-consciouscondition,having come near to suffoca-tion. Tho child's eyebrows and lasheswere burnt off, an-i she was blisteredabout the faceand arms..

Tho honso was insured for £340 in theStateOffice,and the furniture-and effectsfor £200 in tho .Yorkshire office.

TRAFFIC DIVERSIONA KILBIRNIE IMPROVEMENT.

The Engineers' Department of theCorporation is at present busy v/ith theconstruction of a short length of road-way to take traffic directly from Kil-birnie crescent to the intersection ofOnepu and Seatounroads. At tho pre-sent time all traffic from KilbirnieNorth, ITalaitai, and Kvans Bay forLyall P>ay, Miramar, and Seatounmustfollow the tram track past the KilbirniePost Office, and must negotiate right-angled corners beforegetting away ona clear run again. The new length ofroadway will bo really a coulimiatimiof Kilhirnie crescent, running behind lhepost oflicunl an angle direct to Oncpuroad, cutting out, one bad corner fortraffic via Seatounroad and two fortraffic to Lyall Bay, and at the sametimo relieving the congestion resultingfrom tram and vehicular traffic in frontof the post office.

Sometime ago the Corporation ac-quired A vacant section at the cornerof Couttsstreet and Oncpu road for thepurpose of rounding off the roadway andtram tracks as they turn towards "LyallBay, but this is a work still to becarried out.

The (ii-M social and dsu-c in connectionwith (lie Combinedfluilrlin<rTrader- v.il!he held in lh<? Knvly ScltlerVi-la'i. \MSmithjtreet, on Jrt Jusin. Ali irad-??con-nrctod with ths buikliriy trade aro in-utcd,

POLITICAL POSITIONWEDNESDAY'S CAUCUS

LEADERSHIP AND FUSION

REASSURING MESSAGE FROMMR, W. DOWNIE STEWART.

The stage is now set {or the caucus ofthe.Reform Party on Wednesday after-noon, at which the new leader of theparty will be chosen. Someof the Re-form members from the more distantparts of theDominion are now .preparingto move off in the advance on Welling-ton for the meeting, which will proveto be one of the most important in thehistory of the party.

While there is a feeling in someReformquarters that the caucus shoulddo nothing more than choose the newparty leader,it is now quite clear thatsome members are going to the meetingwith the fixed determination to raisellio issue of making overtures to theLiberal-Labour Party on the question ofamalgamation.

SomeReformers, amongthem leadingmembers of the party, hold that it istoo early justyet to talk of linking upthe Reformand Liberal.Parties,but thatit would be better to wait to see howthe General Election turns out beforetaking any definite steps in the direc-tion of bringing about the establishmentof a National Party. In the event ofthe election resulting in the return ofthe. ReformParty with a working ma-jority, the new Prime Minister, who-ever he is, may.prefer to go ahead andwork on the lines of party policy alreadylaid down.

On the other hand, there is a' feelingamongst other Reformersthat the timelias arrived when a return shonld bemade to the two-party system in Domin-ion politics, on the ground that thereis little prospect of the three-party sys-tem ever being satisfactory, and that aprogressive, democratic policy of devel-opment is more calculated to appeal tothe sentiment of the majority of thecle'ctors as against the planks which theLabour Party has to offer from its plat-form. For this reason the fusion ideawill receive some support at the caucus.

However,while the possibilities of thecreation of a new united party-are inthe air, the Reformers will still be ableto consider the pros and cons of theleadership issue and the respective claimsof Messrs. Coatesand Stewart, for areassuring cablegram was received bythe Prime Minister (the Hon. Sir Fran-cis .Bell) fromNew York to-day. It wasas follows:—

My doctor is now prepared to letme leave and continue treatment inNew. Zealand. I am confidentdiseasehas been effectively checked, butbeneficial results will only beiomeobvious by slow degrees. Possiblysome months must elapso before !abandon crutches.Following the caucus on Wednesday a

conference of delegates of all branchesof the Reform Party throughout theDominion will be held in Wellington onThursday. As' the various Eeform can-didates will be present, the conferencewill be of considerable importance, es-pecially in view of all the talk of fusionthere is in the air. If amalgamation isto become a really live issue,the questionof meeting the wishes of aspirants forseats in the Reforminterest will be onothat will have to bo negotiated.

Somoamusement is being caused inWellington Reformcircles at the disap-pointment which befell a number of Re-formers who attended a meeting of theWellington executive on Friday. It wasstated beforehand that the Hon. A. D.M'Leod, chairman of the party's organ-ising executive,was to make an import-ant announcement, but to the astonish-ment of those who attended the Min-ister did not directly refer to the possi-bilities of the present political situa,-tion, with the result, it is stated, thatsome who were present were, from theirpoint of view, "sent empty away."

"IMMEDIATE FUSION"TWO-PARTY SYSTEM

ADVOCATED

SIR JOHN LUKE'S VIEWS.

One of (.lie Reformsupporters of theCoalition proposal is Sir John Luke,member for Wellington North. In con-versation -with a "Post" reporter to-day, he recalled that he advocated sucha union some time ago,as being in thebest interests o£ the country.

Sir John referred to the difficulties-ofgovernment under the three-party sys-tem, and remarked that the regrettabledeath of the late Prime Minister hadnow given strength to the view thatsome action should be taken to consoli-date political organisation by bringingtogether the Liberal and Befo'im Partieswhich united for the welfareof the Do-minion during the war. The active'in-roads made by the extreme LabourParty had brought about a differentpoli-tical view than had been taken for sometime past. The strength of that partycould only be ascertained by.the expres-sion of the will of the people at the nextGeneralElection. His opinion was thatthere would not be any marked increasein the strength of the extreme LabourParty. The three-parly system was thegreatest difficulty that had to be con-tended with in the present situation, forneither of .the two older parties in theHouse might have a sufficient workingmajority to erisure not only good goinent but legislation for the full develop-ment of the Dominion,which was of su-preme importance. The carrying on ofthe legislation of the Governmentbycompromise was not a satisfactory posi-tion in any State, and one of the essen-tials for progressin a country like NewZealand,where so many services weroinvolved,was a good working majorityand for the Governmentto be in thehands of a set of men who not onlypossessed the confidenceof the people,but who were also prepared, by their en-ergy and combined knowledge and judg-ment, to make New Zealand what it wasentitled to begone- of the most pro-gressive countries under the BritishHag.

"Personally," said Sir John, "I stillhold the view tliat I expressed sometime ago, when I advocated a fusionoftho two parlies because it was patentin my mind that the government nf thecountry could not be in the best interestsof the people unless the barriers thatseparated the principal parties were re-cognised to bo largely imaginary andimmaterial. " .

I lira prepared to throw my weighton the side of those who counsel acoalition of. the Liberal and ReformParties, thus avoiding a three-partycontest at the election."When do you consider Hie Susionshould bo made?"he was askcil."Jn the immediate future." he replied.

"And I ehv thai individual claims anddesires for officeshould be subordinatedto the best interests of the country. Ifimmediate union h'kes place the' com-bined parlies will be able to z.i to thecountry v.-itli a set of proposals"that willbe acceptable to the people. Jf thereu> »» fusion betel's tlu Ojtuei'ol Eltctioa

there will be chaos for another threeyears."

In conclusion,Sir John pointed outthat New Zealand was the colony farth-est removed from the Homeland,andthat the influenceit wielded as a Do-minion was commensurate with thestrength of the Government. A strongAdministration would command respectand. consideration in matters of Imper-ial importance that concerned us. Wecould not divest ourselves of our obliga-tions to the other British communities.Our interests were inseparable, and bystanding together the Dominions wouldpromote their own welfareand do muchto further the interests of the Empireas a whole.

A FARMER'S VIEWUNION PRESIDENT ON MR

COATES

WHAT IS HIS POLICY?

The prospects of the Hon. J. G.Coatesbeing able to lead a politicalparty successfully are discussed by Mr.■W. J. Poison (President of the NewZealand Farmers' Union) in the currentissue of "The Farmers' Weekly."

"It is probable," says Mr. Poison,■'that the mantle will fall on Mr.Coates. Men rise to great responsibil-ities, and I believe the man who hasshown convincing evidences of his abilityin the administration of the greatest de-partments of the Slate will not fail hisparty when a still heavier burden isplaced upon his shoulders. But noman, however large he may loom uponthe political horizon,canlong claim thepublic's support unless he is armed witha policy that will appeal to the electorsof New Zealand. Has Mr. Coatessuclia policy? Is he a. big enough man toscrap the old party shibboleths and comedown with a bold programme for legis-lation along material lines that willappeal to democratic men and women ir-respective of party, and create confid-ence instead of confusion, loyalty in-stead of distrust, fraternity instead oi"discord ?

UNIMPOETANT DIFFERENCES."If Mr. Coatesis to bring this coun-

try back to the two-party system andget_ behind him all those people who,while, they may differ about many mat-ters of minor policy, are yet definitelyopposed to Socialism,he must heal thebreach between the two great anti-So-cialistic groups in Parliament. Afterall, their differencesare relatively un-important in comparison with the greatdifference between the Marxian Social-ist and the ordinary man."Is Mr. Coatesgoing to carry on theold three-cornered fight and go to thecountry uncompromisingly as the headof the ReformParty, or is he going toenunciate a policy that will put the. com-munity on side and provide a means forthe Liberal Party to link up with theforcesof Reform in a National Partywith a National programme?"These are questions which are ex-ercising the minds of the people justnow, almost to tho exclusion of any-thing else, and while we as produc-ers insist that our organisation shall benon-party, there can be no doubt thatSocialism is absolutely opposed to theprinciples we support. Anything thatwill strengthen the resistance to thospread and growth of such doctrines asare enunciated by the followers of soviolent and extreme a Socialistas MrHolland will be welcomed by the pro-ducers o£ New Zealand. Wo are asdeeply interested as any section of thecommunity in the decision which MrCoateshas to make. The Farmers'1Union is made up. of both Liberals andReformers,and here is a matter uponwinch they can unite.

"I believe that the whole country willbe profoundly disappointed if this greatquestion is made subservient to theclaims of individuals. . No politicians'demands for rewards must stand in theway of a National stock-taking.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY."Assuming that Mr. Coatescan con-solidate the moderate elements of thecommunity, it would appear that hehas a, great opportunity tieforehim Apolicy that will settle labour conditionsexpand agricultural production, give se-curity to commerce, provide for a Na-tional system of immigration, and notneglect humanitarian legislation, is notonly possible, but practicable. Letus wish him luck and hope that he willbe able to make the opportunity servethe man!

THE FRANKLIN SEATTWO LIBERAL CANDIDATES.

The Leader of the Liberal-LabourParty (Mr. T. M. Wilford) informed ai'ost reporter to-day that, on accountof there bemg two Liberal candidatesnow offering for the Franklin seatand representations being made byelectors of Franklin in favour of eachhe bad asked Mr. W. A. Voitcli M Vchairman of the Liberal-Labour Party'sorganisation committee, to proceed toAuckland to-morrow to conferwith- sun-porters of the two candidates and with110 Auckland provincial council in orderthat tho executive of the party heremight decide what action should betaken.

LABOUR CANDIDATE CHOSEN.

It was announced to-day officially thaiMr. J. S. Mont&omerie,of Mangere, hasbeen adopted unanimously as the Labourcandidate for the Franklin soat, and thatIns candidature has been endorsed f.v thorsational Executive of the Labour I'artvMr. Montgomerio will open his campaignat Otahulm to-night.It is understood that a Reformmeet-ing is being held in Auckland to-day' to

f ?i MLennan, the two aspirantsfor candidature in tho Reform interests

CHRISTCHURCH NORTH

(bi ra,EGiupn.-rnEss association)CHRISTCHUBCH,This Day.

n „?: ,1{" Cooltellas beon selected asthe cnlieial Labour-candidate for Christ-church North.

WHICH IS IT TO BE?

GLASS DOMINANCE OP NATION-ALISM

The Welfare League writes :With the passing of the strong manwho Jias held sway for the past twelve

yearsâs Prime Minister, the Right Hon.W. P. Massey, there has come to thesurfacea very widespread' desire on thepart of the people for a realignment ofthe political party divisions within thecountry.

It would be a decided error to assumethat-what is craved for at. this time is acoalition of Ihe two old historic partiesOoaliljona arc not famousfor the quali-ties of strength and virility. The peo-ple are anxious for strong'and vigorousgciyernn'.ent which "ill supply ths re-!ji|jaH« tense vl sceuriljf Is jifuvjtU tax

healthy progress,but they have no il-lusions that this is to be found in merecoalition. What is looked for is afusionof the best elements in our poli-tical life and an infusion of the nationalspirits of strength and confidencewhichwill supply us with a really new partyhaving a clear mission for constructivework. It is for such new life in ourpolitics the individual citizens are auxi-ously seeking.

For some years past the Welfare.League has seen the change comingabout, and as an organisation voiced itsopinion of what was wauled. In 1919we wrote and published these words :—

-Ilie old Reform and Liberal Partiesare no longer divided on any importantmatter of principle, and their politicalplatforms, if they differ at all, differomy on mmor details." We protestedtlien that "the electors in favourof sanereconstructive legislation were beingasked to split their votes, not on mat-ters of principle, but of personal preju-dice, instead of combining to combat amovement organised and headed by menot revolutionary ideas."Again in 1923,we wrote :—"That allthe world over the voters have got tolace two policies which have a funda-mental difference—it is no less than Con-stitutional Reconstruction v. Revolution-ary bocialism; Individual Liberty v.Socialistic State Control. If we areright, then we must sink all minor dif-lereiices,and combine in one party tomeet the determined attacks on personalliberty. The present selfishparty di-visions merely assist the revolutionarymovement by weakening the constitu-tional forces.

Last year our report summed up thematter thus :—"The remedy is obvious,and we have stressed this for years,namely, to get back to the two-partysystem, where the House is divided onfundamental differencesrather than per-sonal prejudices. This means, in short,the fusionof the best elements in theHouse into a National Party with anon-socialistic policy to oppose the So-cialist Labour Party which owes itsstrength largely to "the present selfishdivisions which exist amongst their op-ponents. This would be effectedatonce if the vast majority of electors hadtheir way."

On this whole subject we come backto the ground of principles. ■ Whateverparties have been in the past the naturallines of division to-day are between theforcesthat stand for national unity andconstructive progress,in harmony withthe Empire to which we. belong; andthe elements which rest upon a basis ofclass consciousness and socialism supple-mented by a vapid sentimental interna-tionalism._ The line of division is class versus na-tion. A National parly would rally toits standard Liberal, Reform and con-structive Labour, which are truly suchin principle. Conference betweenparties which is to be no more than bar-gaining for position, and huckstering ofportfolios, is worse than useless. Tosettle on jstrong leader and leave himfree, to select solely on the basis' ofcapacity for National service is, we"'rfVC) rather what tl)e People desire.The slogan of "a National progressiveparty is not an idle cry as far as theelectors are concerned. It remains tobe seen whether the politiciansaro soundenough on principle to meet this situa-tion or whether they will allow personalambitions and prejudices to perpetuatethe useless divisions which stand in theway of a National parly for nationalsafety and welfare.

ARCTIC WINDS

WEATHER CLOSELY WATCHED

LATEST FROM AMUNDSEN'S SHIP.

(AUSTRALI4N-NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.)(Received 25th May, 2.15 p.m.)

LONDON, 24th May.A messagefrom Amundsen's ship,Farm, at Wellman's Bay, says:

The weather outlook north of Spitz-bergen is better than on Saturday butcloudy. The visibility this afternoonisfair, and flying conditions are good. Themeteorologists assume that the goodweather is nearing its end,as a low pres-sure system is advancing towards thoPole. If the' right time is chosen forthe return, the airmen will have . thewind behind them,but if their departureis delayed, they will probably encounterthick cloudy weather. If bad weatherreaches Wellman's Bay, the Farm andthe Hobby will leave in order to followAmundsen's instruction, and patrol theice-edge, where the aeroplanes will haveevery opportunity to descend into the

TO BE DEPORTEDAN* ARRIVAL BY THE MANUKA

(BI TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

AUCKLAND, This Day.Robert Eadie,who arrived on the Ma-nuka at Wellington, was sent to gaol to-day for three months for the theft of anovercoat. He is to be deported afterserving that term.

EMPIRE DAY

Yesterday, 24th May, was the 104thanniversary of the birth of Queen Vic-toria but Empire Day is beins cele-brated to-day. Flags are being flown onall Governmentbuildings, and at noon aRoyal SSalutewas fired from the Alex-andra Barracks. The Governmentholi-day for the occasion -will be observed on3rd June, the King's Birthday.

WAIRARAPA

Oil TELEGRAM.—SPECIAL TO THE TOST.)MASTKRTON, This Day.

At the -annual meeting of the Master-ton Municipal Band the following offi-cers were elected:—Chairman and secre-tary, Mr. T. Lute; sergeant, Sir. F.Harrington; corporal, Mr. J. Gardner;lance-corporal, Mr. H. Savers;treasurer,Mr. W. G. Lamb; auditor, Mr. W. s!Jago: custodians,Messrs. G. Gray and11, .Savers;bandmaster, Mr. G. Hard-.i»g; drum-major, Mr. T. Leete; con-ductor, Mr. H. Wyke; committee,Messrs. L. Sayers,. <.;. Harding, 'J\Leete, 0. Volheim, p. Harrington^ H.vu-'if' ,; Osl)Onie> R. Wvke, and V.A\illouo-hl,y. Jt was (leci(le^ lo cuter fQi,tlie JJunedin contest.

■fVi! r, me.etillS "f the Wairarapa Hos-pital Lnard estimates for heating, cook-ing, and power were considered, thecost of the three schemes submitted beingas follows:_Gas, installation £2777, es-iT-nrP !innual cost £152"; electricity,

i oZi £IGO°lo £190°;steiim £ns°and £2000. After a short discussion it«as decided to submit the gas and elec-tricity schemes to the Department forjin opinion, it being considered that theDepartment's engineers would' be more3s oMI ithe board t0 jUvISC lbeuieius ot the schemes.

Messrs. C. w. Trice,Ltd.'. will hold anauction^ bat 3 p. m.. f-niorrow. af theirmart, /o-00, 1,,-ml.ion quay, of qbi-iwlHWBSI, inane,, j|H<] iUfllltule " *

SOLICITOR-GENERALMR. A. FAIR APPOINTED

RAPID RISE OF A YOUNGLAWYER.

The announcement was made bythe Prime Minister this afternoonthat Cabinethas decided to offer theappointmentof Solicitor-General toMr. A. Fair, at present PrincipalLaw Officer. The officeof PrincipalLaw Officerwas created temporarilywhen the Solicitor-Generalship be-came vacant two yearsago, and isnot to be refilled.Mr. Arthur Fair, LL.B., qualified as a

solicitor in 1007, at the age of twenty-one, and was admitted as a barrister andsolicitor in the same year. He was bornat Charleston,near Westport, and re-ceived his education in the Stateschoolsat Westport and Charleston, obtaining ascholarship which took him to NelsonCollege, where he received his secondaryeducation from 1000 until 1903. Whilestudying for the law, Victoria, College hewas employed by Messrs. Skerrett andWyhe al,d a{ter passillg ,]is examiua.tions he became head of the CommonLaw department of Messrs. Chapman,Skerrett, Tnpp, and Blair's office. Hewas in England when the war broke out,and ho joined up with Kitchener'sAimy, obtaining a commission in the Suf-folk Regiment. He served in Egypt, Sy-ria, and_Palestine with the Suffolk* fromthe beginning of 1916 until July 1919and was awarded the Military CrossQ « ii

Cal?tt111

1 .ilnd adiutant of the FifthSuftolk Battalion. Mr. Fair was presentuth his battalion in the suppression ofthe Egyptian nots in 1919, and sat on afwT ,0?,Courts-martial and MilitaryCourtswhich ined rioters who assassinat-ed some Bnbsh soldiers and caus-ed d',st.l'!'bance generally. Here hetrih, 1 exPei'iellce> »» some of therf "fe quite internationalist indiameter. For instance,on one CourtC ' was. £ry"ig some Egyptians,Ueeks, and Portuguese sat an Enclislbarrister, an Australian barrister" anda French lawyer and Egyptian, Austra-asnordenrdie^gllSh S°ldierS "* *Mto\ °Ct7be,r ' i9l9' Mn Fail< r^".ednf IQ9n ,Zealand' and «f the beginningof 1920 he resumed the practice of hi!profession .m' Wellington. He continuedm .practice until March, ■1921,wWhejvas appointed Crown.Solicitor in theCrownLaw Office. In September, 1923!the Attorney-General announced uponthe appointment of Mr. W C Afargregor to the Supreme Court "Bendito fill' *iWM «°' ProPosed immediatelyW fIeATOfB??- of Solicitor-General!but that Mr. Fair would be advancedOfficer "ew office of Principal Law

Mr. Fair is amember of the VictoriaCollege Gounci,the Wellington Citizens-War Memorial Committee, and he isa. past president of the Graduates' andlast Students'Association of VictoriaLollege.

RUSTED WIREIN CANADIAN SHIPMENT

CLAIM AGAINST SHIPPING CO.

Mr. Justice Ostler and a special juryof which Mr. Frank Goldberg is foreman,are engaged at the Supreme Court to-day in hearing an action brought byJohn Burns and Co., Ltd., Auckland,against the New Zealand Shipping Co.,Ltd., claiming £182 for damage done bycorrosion to a cargoof galvanised wireshipped in Louisberg, Canada, on 3rdMarch 1923 and landed in Lyttelton on12th May, 1923.-, Mr. M. Myers, X Cand Mr. W perry represented the plain!tiffs, and Mr. A. W. Blair the defen-dants.

Hie submission of the plaintiffs wasthat in spite of the numerous conditionson which cargo was received the wivewas either not cared for sufficiently onbeing shipped, or there was negligencein carriage owing to unseaworthiness ofthe ship concerned as far as her cargo-carrying capacity was concerned. Theallegation was that the hold in whichthe wiro was stowed was insufficientlyventilated and was damp.It was admitted that the wire wasshipped in apparently good condition,but m atmospheric conditions consistentwiuh a temperature below zero. Thesubmission for the defencewas that theship was in seaworthy condition, therebeing no water in contact with the wirpi"i ,th?P,hold beinS sufficiently, venti-lated. The reason suggested for the cor-rosion was natural sweating, caused inthe first place by the freezing conditionsunder which it was loaded. Further thedefencewas that the damage to thewire was caused 'by rust.■The case is of some importance to im-porters and shipowners owing to a lar'anumber of claims for damage to wivefrom America, having already been madeor being in the course of preparation.

*" B. Amadeo,for the plaintiffs, caveevidence as to the wire arriving in badcondition.Cross-examined, witness said there hadBeen a lot of claims concerning wire ar-riving from America.Mr. Blair: "Is it not a fact that sincethe war it is unusual for an undamaged

cargo_of wire landed in America- dur-ing winter (o arrive in New Zealand?"—1 would not admit that. Idonot knowthat.it varies greatly.""Hiveyouever heard of what is calledthe wiping process, whereby the wireis wiped after the zinc smelting bath?"—<(

I have no knowledge of it.""Is not the English wire much rougherthan trie American wire?"—"l don'tknow anythingabout it."Mr, Myers: "I don't suppose there isany onein New Zealand who does "Mr. Blair: "Well, they will knowafter, this case. :v

(Proceedine.^

STUDENTS' CAPPING CEREMONY

The Victoria College students' cappinn-ceremony will take place on Thursday"In accordance with previous custom, thegraduates of the year will be entertainedat lunch at Messrs. Kirkcaldie andStains'by the Graduates and Past Stud-ents' Association. The toast of " TheGraduates " will be proposed by Mr SA. Wiren, president of the Graduates'Association,and replied to by Mr PMartin-Smith.

FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT

(or TELZor.ArH.—press association.)

TIMARU, This Day.M^rs. Jessie Broad, wife of Mr." G.

Broad, Tiinaru, aged 33 years,was kill-ed through a motor-car going over thebank at Otaio.

Messrs. Davis aiirl Daw* will fell attheir rooms, 57. Ghuznecstreet, furnitureand effects, without reserve.Msssrs. SamsonBros, will sell pianosand household furniture at the AuctionArenas,Cwurteiioy v'lrc?! W marrow, at' 2

NOT SATISFACTORY

EXPLANATION OF BANKRUPTCY

AN INSOLVENT BUILDER,

Creditorswere" not at all satisfiedwith,the explanation of his bankruptcy givenby Abraham Levy M'Duff, a builder, ata meeting of creditors held before theOfficialAssignee (Mr. S. Tansley) to-day.After bankrupt had been exhaustivelycross-examined,the meeting was ad-journedto enable him to produce a com-prehensive statement of his businesstransactions over the past three years.Unsecured creditors were shown at£20834s 8d; secured creditors at £225;less estimated value of securities,£375;surplus to contra £150; tctal debts,£2083 4s Bd. The assets shown were:Book debts,£654 5s lOd, estimated toproduce £550; cash on trust with theCommercialAgency, £130; property,£700; surplus from securities in handsof secured creditors, £150: deficiency,£553 4s Bd.

The principal unsecured creditorswere: J. A. M'Gregor, plumber. £376^ss; J. M'Donald, bricklayer, £115; IIT. Barnes,architect,£190; E. W. Millsand Co., Ltd., £161 14s 2d; Captain D.Donaldson,£335 12s 8d; Evans BayTimber Company, £40810s; Moran andGilling, builders,£84 8s 7d; W. Wells,electrician,£56 10s.

The bankrupt, who was representedby Mr. Linklater, arrived late at themeeting, and the OfficialAssignee askedif he had any excuse to offer for notbeing punctual.

"You areMate with your papers andlate for the meeting," *Mr. Tansley ob-served. "I would like to mention tothe creditors, that the bankrupt liasonly put in his papers this morning, andthen I can't make' head or tail ofthem."WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO

PAY.In the course' of a long statement deal-

ing with his business transactions,thebankrupt remarked that had he not beenpressed by some of the larger creditors,he would have been able to pay all hiscreditors in full within twelve months.Owing to his financial position, he hadnot been able to buy in the b_est mark-ets, and had consequently not been ableto reap the fullest benefitfrom the workin which he'had been engaged. " Hewas at present employed by Mr. E.Foster, supervising the erection of aresidence. His wagesaveraged £7 4sper week.

The Official Assignee : "You saythat,if you had not been pressed by some ofyour creditors, you would have beenable to pay . twenty, shillings . in thepound. My opinion is that if you hadnot been pressed you would'be owing£5000." ;.■■;■ '

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In reply to a'question, the bankruptsaid that lie didnot keep books, but thetrust account .kept by his solicitorswould show a correct record on hisbusiness dealings.

Cross-examined by Mr. J. O'Donavan(representing J. M'Donald), bankruptsaid that during the past three yearshehad built six houses on the Stellin Es-tate at Kilbirnie, three at Miramar,three in Aro street, and one at RonaBay. He had probably built in. allabout eighteen houses. Ho had aimedat a profit of from £150 to £200 oneach job, something like £3600for thelot. On some of the contracts he lostmoney."WHERE HAS ALL THE MONEY

GONE?"Mr. O'Donovan : "What has happen-

ed to your profit ? Where has all thatmoneygone?"

Bankrupt :"I did not get it. It wasnot there. I lost money on some of thejobs—lost heavily." He agreed thatthe profit on several of the jobs wouldtotal somethinglike £1200.

Mr. O'Donoyan pointed out one housewhere bankrupt had on paper made aprofit of £10, and yet he-put his lossdown as £300. M'Duff explained thatthis place, which was in Hataitai, wasvacant for twelve months. He hadbeen obliged to pay three commissionson it.

You took £300 from Captain Don-aldson in connection with a property in■Hataitai,and,I understand you told"himthat this moneywas to enable you tomake a start on the place?"—"Yes thatIS SO."

Mr. O'Donovan showed that thebankrupt had spent only £125 at thevery outside on "making a start," andhe wanted to know what had becomeoi the balance of the money.Mr. Wallace " "Do you gamble? Orto put it plainer, do you play poker?"lhe bankrupt said that Mr. Wallacewas misinformed if he had been toldthat he, M'Duff, lost large"sums at asitting at poker. "Mr. O'Donovan: "Do you drink?"Bankrupt: "I suppose' drink doesn'twed- "° m°re than ten shilliuSs a

"Then you drink very cheaply," ob-served Mr. O'Donovan.Mr. J. J. Clark said that he probablyknew more about M'Duff than did anyof the other creditors. The troubleh the man was that he was an "un-mitigated liar.that!" O'Do"ovall: "^ all know

I Mr Clark : "If on]y he had' , dthegame everything, as he says,mfehtSlav H ng^- H° wo»ld "°(fltlt ■ I g1"1C- ,The I1!0ney f''°» thelatest jobalways had to be used to payoff he work about three jobs back."enable the bankrupt to compile a de-tailed statement in connection with allyears

°"S duri"S the I"»t- têe

A REPAYMENT LOAN

A resolution by way of special order,as to be placed before the City Councilof £i?^y r'?,mi,lg Uwt »'»Pecial loanof £12,400shall be raised to providetunds for the repayment of the Welling-£lfi9nny re,et Wideni"S Loan Sf£16,200 raised ,n 1915 for the widen-g of Cubaand Vivian streets at their"itersection. The life of the repaymentOetV ?cic 4,en J'earS'M-fr°" lstUctober,1925; the rate is to be 5i percent., and the sinking fund 1 per cent

WAINUI GOES AGROUND

(BY TEUGRAPII.-PRESSASSOCIATION). NAPIER, This Day.Jlie yvaimu, the ferry steamer in" theJNapier-Gisborne-Auckland service, wentaground in tho inner harbour on Satur-day evening on the bounder bank Shewas refloatedtwo hours later. Surprisewas expressed that the vessel was per-

sh -nto| gV° Sea- Uis anticipatedshe will be docked on arrival at Auck-

The longnn cutter FugaFaimala,-of 20tons, arrived at Lakeba, in tho Lavgroup V,ji, on 16th May.' She reportsthat she was blown from Tonga, in a-storm and grounded on a reef at, VanuaiMaci. bhe jettisonedher cargo of copra,was refloated,and eventually reachedLakeba. Thcra are 35 on board, includ-Uls Un youngchildren.

LATE SPORTING

TAUMARUNUI MEETING

(BI TELEORAPB.-PRES3ASSOHUIIOS.)TAUMARUNUI, This Day.The Taumarunui races are being held

in fine weather. There is a fair attend-ance, but the tracK is heavy. Results :_,Mammui Hack Hurdles, o£80 soviPone mile and a half.—Bourn,913 1-Lucullent,9.0,2; Desire,9.0,3 Scritcli'ed : Peter . -Maxwell, Gninnform. £Fashion,Fire Screen,Arizona Boy, andKawa Won by two lengths. Time2niui o7sec. ""'Trial Plate, of 60 soys; sis furlonssHokioi, 8.0, 1; Kiki, 8.0 » C f80, 3 Scratched/LightôdK?'Won l^y two lengths. Time, lmin 21 2-5

RUGBY

RANFURLY SHIELD

WAIRARAPA v. HAWKES BAY.

fit IELESIUrH.-SPECU!, TO THE POST.)

CAETERTON, This Day.The selectors on Saturday night an-nounced that the Wairarapa team to playHawkes Bay at Napier on 3rd June forthe Eanfurly Shieldwill be selected from

the following players :—Backs—Yates, JClarke C. Stringfollow, Randal), Booth',E. B. Booth, W. Carson, R. Jury, r'Cumly, If. Booth; forwards-J. WyberA. Desmond Ronaldson, jtf. Willoughby'£" K,eid!TLr?^l'Yey' X- QDonald,J. O'Dowd, S. Willoughby, and

VISIT FROM FRANCE

Advice has been received by the NewZealand Rugby Union from its repre-sentative in England (Mr. C. Wrav) tothe effect that the French Rugby Con°mittee is meeting to-morrow to considerthe invitation extended by the New Zea-land Rugby Union to the French Ru-byI'ederation to send a team toUhe Do-minion next year.

TO MEET NEW ZEALAND

WELLINGTON'S SELECTION.

The Wellington selectors (Messrs. A.Wilson,H. 0. Buck, and C. Grfen), havechosen the following twenty-one playersfor training in view of Wellington's en-gagement with tlie New Zealand team atAthletic Park on 3rd June:. Backs: Walters (Berhampore), H G"Doc") Nicholls (Petone), M. Nichollsm *T]>

wH, awkills (petone), . Fishert;.,Î. ('Varsity), ■SvensonAthletic) Warwick (Athletic), Bedell(Old Boys), Gibson (Poneke).Forwards: Porter (Athletic), Osborne(Athletic), B. Wilson (Poneke), Martin-nmitn(n Varsity), Duncan (Athletic),laoodaU (herharapore), Hum (Old Boys)0 Hegan (■Varsity),' Deere (Berhamporc)'Murie (Oriental), Sly (Oriental).Players unable to take part in thematch are requested to notify the Wel-lington Rugby Union's secretary (Mr. AE. NeilsQii) without delay.

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AFTER THE FIRE

MATERIAL FOUND MISSING

BEIGADESMEN CHAEGED WITHTHEFT.

The disappearance of a quantity ofmaterial from an upholsterer's after afire resulted in the appearance of twofirebrigadesmen, Alec Milne (24) andBernard Dynan (32) at the Magistrate'sCourt to-day, when they were chargedwith the theft of 9£- yards of moquette,valued at £9 10s;7 yards of black satin,valued at £2 12s 6d; a bed tick, valuedat 17s 6d; a, brace and bit, valued at16s; making a total value of £13 16s,the property of Edward George M'Don-ald.

Mr. H. P. O'Leary, who appeared forthe accused,said a plea of guilty wouldbe entered to the theft of 1^ yards ofmaterial valued at £1 15s."Under the circumstances the requestis reasonable,"remarked Chief Detec-

tive Kemp. "We have only been ableto trace 1£ yards to the possession ofthe accused. I only differ to the extentof 2s 6d from Mr. O'Leary, and valuethe material at £1 17s 6d."The information was amended,andthe accused were charged with the theftof 1^ yards of material."About 8.30 p.m. on 15th.May a fireoccurred at 186,Vivian street, a three-

story building owned by Yeitch andAllan," explained, the Chief Detective."M'Donald is an upholsterer, and occu-pies the second floor. The firo brigadewas quickly on the scene, and soon hadthe outbreak under control. Tlio twoaccused are members of the fire brigade,and were left in charge of the property.Sometime after, it was discovered thatthe property mentioned in the chargewas missing, and matter was placed hithe. hands of Detectives Jarrold andM'Leumin, with the result that theywent to the firu brigade station andinterviewed the accused,who admittedcomplicity in taking 1£ yards; in fact,the material was found in the locker ofMilne."

The Chief Detective added that boththe accused .\ v r« young men who hadnever been before the Court previously.

"I submit," said Mr. O'Leary, "thatthe accused should be treated as firstoffenders,and dealt with by beinggranted probation, or by being fined. It.would seem from the circumstances thatthere was no great criminal design orintention shown. The material wastaken to the room they occupied in thefire brigade station. There was no signof secrecy,and when the police camothey explained how and why they hadcome in possession of it. They saw thematerial on the floor, damaged and wut,and Dyniyi, who takes the responsibilityfor tho greater part of the offence, said.'This piece of stufl would do all' rightfor the shelves in our room,"and Milnearranged for Uynan to take it away."Counselcontended that the act showedthat both the men submitted to a sud-den temptation. There was nothing tosuggest that they intended making any-thing out of the theft, or had any"inten-tion of selling the stuff. Tho convictionalone,he said, Would be a very heavypenalty, which would be detrimentalto them in life. "I ask your Worshipto look upon it as a case of suddentemptation," he said.

When the Court sat this afternoon,his Worship said that after consider-ing the report of the Probation Officer,he had decided to admit the accused toprobation for one year, on the usual con-ditions...

Messrs. ,!. H. Bcthune and Co.will of-fer forauction at Iheir rooms. ]?eatherstoustreet, on \\edneiday next, at 2.i0 p.m.,a warehouse property, No. 101. Thoradonouay.

LATE SHIPPINGARRIVALS.

Ny 25-Pakura,s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 700 toes,Caldicott, Irom Gisborne, via coaet!

WITHIN WIRELESSRANGE.Ine following vessels (call signals in paren-theses) are expected to be withinrange of theundermentioned wireless stations to-night:-Auckland: Hauraki (GJFB), Iris (MNDKoua CVXQ), 11.M.5. Laburnum (GL«S)',Mauugunui (GFYB), Niagara (GBE), Hcb-vi'!m H' " Waitel»ati (GBNSI), KaitunaO'LT), Kalmanawa (GBVT), Wairuna'(E£&m%SVffifca (-)'aDekai (VLi>'Chatham Islands: Pakelia (GBMK).Wellington: Alararoa (VMZ), Ngaio (VLS)rVpv^ (wM-^ WalliaC<°"S>' ""°P .Walhemo(«DBQ), Ruohine (MKA)

W'S (c'C^/GSa (^B^Slireveport (WGAO), Rotorua (GSF). >TAHITI FOR SAN FRANCISCO.The X.M.S.Tahiti is to leave WellingtonB^?f p-m- to-raon-ow for San Francisco, via»nJi2 -8a aDd ' PaP?ete. The vessel has beenundergoing overhaul and survey here.NORFOLKFROM LIVERPOOL.

fer-LXtt:hs\ Du if!L'iROTORUADUE FRIDAY EVENING

a'rradio* em o ZealaD? ShiP? inß Co. has received?outß fm Tge/rom the liner Hotorua,en?.», m "1 oudon and Southampton via

ri« ?na'.,ftatinß that the vessel should ar-

ORARt AT BLUFF

tho New Zealand Shipping Co. for London.ARGYLLSHIREFOR LONDON.

thehArevni£ala?d ShiPPJnS Co. advises thaton" 6 ri'r Sd^ '^pJSSLÎJLIMAKOAFROMSYDNEY.lTihn rOlef ,messaP was received from theUlimaroa to-day stating that she will ar-rive in the stream at 8 o'clock to-morrow morn-

vvt.rf ? wi" bel;th at No" 1 north, Queen's«hurl, .about an hour later.

NIAGARAAT AUCKLAND."An arrival at Auckland ■this morning was

KAITOKE FROM NEWCASTLE.. T}lo.Uni?s Company's cargo steamer Kaitokeis due at Wellington at 7 a.m. to-morrow withcoal from Newcastle.

PERSONAL.Mr. G. W. Godfrey has joined the Wait6moas^first mate in succession to Mr. A. Rus-

articles as third engineer. .»M*l' SV,,I-. Johnson is now. third engineerof the Wahiner A'ice-;Mr.-'J.-W. Kagg.Mr; P. Morrison, has succeeded Mr.'. W..Smartas second engineer of the Moernki. ' . ■■ .Mr. J. J. Flaherty bas signed off the *Kca-kutas articles as chief engineer,'and. Jlr.U. MacMurran lias joined the vessel as eu-cond engineer.

BY TELEGRAPH., . . . AUCKLAND,25th M»vArrived—Niagara (11.30 a.m.), from Vancou-. . . ,r NELSO>f,24th May.Arnved-lfgaio (C.30 a.m.), from Wellington.To sail-Ngaio (7.30 p.m.), for Wellington.'

OREYMOUTH,24th May.Sailed—lnga (11.10 a.m.), for Sydney.. . . GISBORNE, 25th May.Arrived-Port Campbell (10.20 a.m.), from

THE REST ROOM"AGITATION HAS PRACTICALLY

COLLAPSED"

WHAT MR, ERASER THINKS.

Mr. P. Fraser, M.P., states:—"lt issatisfactory to note from Mr. Donovan'sstatement 'in Saturday's 'Post' that thosewho were opposing the erection of theladies' rest room in Courtenay placehave thrown up the spongse.They nolonger want it removed up some sidestreet, but justa few yards further,backfrom its present proposed site. The agi-tation has practically collapsed, as itdeserved to do.

'Unfortunately Mr. Donovan still in-dulges unthinkingly in talk about a lessconspicuous situation, and about theaffront to modesty contained in just onoroom for mothers resting and attendingto their babies, but there is obviouslynot much heart in this effort. Whilnthe rest room may not be quite as goodas some of the suites of rooms in the ad-joining hotel, it will, certainly be belterthan what would have resulted if theopposition had succeeded,namely, noneat all.

"If Mr. Donovan can suggest how therest room can be improved and extendedto fulfil its purpose better than the pre-sent plans propose, I will be pleased togive him anyreasonable support. In themeantime,1 still consider the room pro-vided in the existing plan can be mademost comfortable,and trust the intentionof the City Council,which first agreedto a ladies' rest room in 1919,in regardto furnishing will be carried out. Mostcertainly, it should be made as comfort-able and beautiful as possible. If itshould transpire that the proposed restroom is not large enough then the ob-vious thing is for the City Council tomeet further requirements, not to killthe present scheme.

"Up to last Saturday, when Mr. Dono-vau's statement appeared in your col-umns, there was not a scrap of evidenceof an overwhelming■ desire on the partof the opposition to improve or enlargethe rest-room. ' I welcome this belatedconversion,however,because an after-thought is better sometimes than nothought at all. It was justplain opposi-tion on grounds that were as untenableas they were absurd, and which werelaughed at by all sensible citizens

In regard to the various objectionsraised about the administration' of therest-room, when erected,I understandthat these matters have not yet beensettled by the City Council. I 'certainlyhope that the service of hot water willbe free, and that the room will be run asefficiently as possible. Mr. Donovan willbe doing a service if he makes represen-tations to tho City Councilon this sub-ject.

" None of the points raised hy Mr.Donovan,not even the changing of thesite to the portion of land at presentleased by the fioyal OakHotel, which itis proposed to resume, a proposal re-jnrding which I have an open mind, arevital. The main point is that after six.years' patient waiting for the City.Conn-cil to carryout its decision it would benothing short of disgraceful if the pro-ject was still further postponed or drop-ped altogether on grounds which are notentitled to respect.

" In regard to open spaces, children'splaygrounds, and the application oftown-planning to our city,- I hold verypronounced opinions, and have manyproposals to suggest, but must confes"sthat, the aesthetic qualities of bare as-phalt does, not make much appeal tome.

Someof the horses used by the MountedPolice m London are vrortii ac -much v£500 apiec*.

THÊTENING_PQST MONDAY. MAY 25. 19256

OIL STEAMER AGROUND

IN WANGANUI HARBOUR

LEAKING IN ALL HOLDS.

(EI TBtEGKAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WANGANUI, 24th May.When the overseas steamer Cyrena was

entering the harbour early this morningshe grounded on a sand shoal,which hadformedas the result of the heavy flood.The vessel came ofi to-night under herownsteam, but was caught by the strongcurrent and again grounded some 600yards to the north of the moles. At mid-night she was reported to be leaking inall holds.

Tho tug Terawhiti leaves Wellingtonon Monday morning to go to the ship'said..

WIND AND SEA MODERATING

LIGHTERING TO BE X CARRIEDOUT.

WANGANUI, This DayThe steamer Cyrena, laden with ben-

zine, which grounded yesterday morn-ing on a sand shoal,probably formedbythe Hood in the river and the heavy seasof the past few days, shifted during thenight, and is now aground about ICOyards north o£ the North Mole. Asthe vessel was reported to be leaking in.all holds, the tug Terawhiti was engag-ed,

' and should be here this afternoon.It is anticipated the work of lighter-

ing, which is to be carried out beforethe. tug's arrival, should proceed withlittle difficulty, in view of the fact thatat an early hour this Morning the seahad moderated appreciably, while thewind showed a corresponding recovery.At. the time of entering the roadsteadthe Cyrena was drawing seventeen feet.

The vessel is in charge of CaptainPatterson,and carries a crew of betweenforty and fifty, of which number aboutfifteen are Europeans, the remainder be-ing Chinese.

The New Zealand Express Companyare the agents for the Cyrena, whichhas a cargoof motor spirit and kerosenefor southern ports, including 8000 casesto be discharged at Wanganui.

TERAWHITI TO THE SCENE

The Union Company's 260-ton tug*Terawhiti, was prepared for sea yester-day ' and was dispatched to Wangamiiat 7 o'clock this morning. This power-ful vessel has rendered valuable assist-ance in former cases of stranding.

The Cyrena, which, has been a visitorto this port in the past, on the pre-sent trip loaded her full cargo of oilat Singapore, and proceeded to Audi-land, where she arrived on 15th May.Part.cargo was discharged at the north-ern port and the Cyrena left Aucklandon Wednesday morning last for Wanga-nui, arriving in the roadstead on Sat-urdaynight. She had for discharge attho Castlecliff-wharf 8000 cases of oil,and -was then, to complete discharge atBluff, Dunedin,and Lyttelton.Captain D..R. Paterson is master ofthe Cyrena, and his officersare: Chief,Mr. L. Y. Lee; second,Mr. J. Adama;third, Mr. W. Rosa; chief engineer, Mr.A. D. Christie; second,Mr. J. M'Gov-em; third, Mr. C. J. Millmore, fourthMr. Gw,H.-,Lake,.-.-The--Oyrena'a creware all Chinese. ■ 'The Cyrena was built in 1913 byMessrs. W. Gray and Co.,Ltd., of WestHartlepool, and her machinery, which iscarried aft, is. by the Century MarinoEngineering Works, also of WestHartlepool. Her principal dimensionsare; 2138 tons gross, 1214 tons netlength 288.2ft, beam 39ft, depth 19.9ft.Her equipment is of the most moderritype and includes electric lighting andwireless.

WEATHER MODERATE

A STERN ANCHOR PUT OUT. *WANGANUI, This Bay.The steamer Cyrena is lying at theNorth Mole fairly close into the beach.This morning the lighter Mana went out

to lay a stem anchor,and salvage op-erations on a bigger scale willbe at-tempted when the Terawhiti arrives.The sea at present is moderate, andthere-is ahopeful feeling of refloating thesteamer, but everything depends uponthe weather.

BUTCHER AND LABOURMINISTERTO THE EDITOR.

■ Sir,—ÊnclosedI hand you a copy ofa letter which I forwardedto the Hon-ourable the Minister of Labour on the23rd instant.—l am, etc.,

G. 0. SUTTON,Secretary, Wellington Maat-erButchers' Assn.The letter is as follows:—"In a^report in last night's "Even-

ingPost" of a deputation which you re-ceived from the Butchers' Union; Mr.A. W. Croskery, their secretary, is re-ported to have said:—" 'As a matter of fact, the presidentof the Butchers' Association closed onthe Wednesday, and knew nothing ofthe change.'"I desire to bring under your notice

that, if Mr. Croskery was correctly re-ported, his statement is quite contrary tofact, as the businesses of the president ofthis association (who is at present outof Nêvr Zealand)and also of the acting-president, remained open on the Wednes-day afternoon. I feel, in view of whatwas reported in "The Post," that I"should bring this fact under yournotice."

A FIRE

<BI TELEBKAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION.)WAIBOA, This Day.Another -fire occurred last night, when

an old three-roomed cottage situatedon the Frasertown road was completelydestroyed, the occupants narrowly escap-ing. A defectivestove was the canse ofthe fire. ' .

SHOT BY A COMPANION

till TEMQEAPB.—PItBSSASSOCIATION.)■ .. " DTOJEDIN,This Day.

.M. M'Donald, of the National Bank,Cromwell,while qnail shooting, was ac-cidentally sliot by a companion in theleg. He was' removed to the hospital.

SCHOOL HOCKEY RESULTS

The following are the results of thematches played in the primary schools'hockey competitions on Saturday :—

Senior: Lyall Bay 3, Berhampore 0;Hataitai A 2, Hatailai B 1; Karori 2,Newtown 0.

.Junior.—Wadcstown 3, Karon A 0 ;Northland 6, Hataitai B 0; Hatailai A

0, Newtown g. " -.-■"■■

PROSPEROUS COUNTRIESVALUE OF EMPIRE

MARKETS

EXAMPLE OF AUSTRALIA ANDNEW ZEALAND

(I'llojl ODK OWN CORUESPONDENT.)

LONDON, 9th April" The Times " (Trading and Engineer-

ing Supplement) contains a very inform-ing article on the capacity of tho Do-minions us purchasers of British-madegoods. The writer, who is describedmerely as "A Correspondent," notesthat since the Imperial Economic Con-ferenceheld in London in October,1923,the value of the Dominions as marketsfor British manufactureshas become alittle more clearly realised in this coun-try.

"Most people who concern themselveswith trade and commerce now recog-nise," he writes, "that the Dominionspurchase from Great Britain more perhead of population than any foreigncountry. Habits of thought ate, how-ever, conservative, and British com-merce has,for manyyears, been impress-ed by the importance of markets wheremasses of population can be relied uponto provide purchasers. This habit isprobably due to the great importance ofthe export of cotton manufactureto In-dia and China, but whatever its causeit seems to have made it very difficult forthe averagecitizen to realise that asparsely populated country like Aus-tralia is the second largest market inthe world for British produce'and manu-factures. The causes that have prevent-ed the British people from realising thepresent -value of Empire markets alsohinder them from visualising the almostlimitless potentialities of those marketsin the future. Increased trade withRussia,with China,or with SouthAmer-ica appears to many to present a morehopeful remedy for unemployment thantrade with the few millions of Britonsscattered in the Dominions. Empire de-velopment is, indeed, accepted as anecessarypart of British trade policy,but if there is to be any real drivingforce behind the idea it is necessaryfor the public tc become vividly awareof the present value of the Empire mar-kets.

NATURE OF EMPIRE TRADE." The value of the Dominion markets

to British industry is further accen-tuated when -we. consider the nature ofthe trade with Australia and New Zea-land. Whatever views may bo held asto the relative historic importance ofthe export of coal and manufactured.eoods in building up the commercialposition of Great Britain, there can belittle doubt that in tho present state ofunemployment the export of fully manu-factured (roods provides moi-e employ-ment to British labour, skill, and capi-tal than the export of raw materials.In 1924 93.9 per cent, of the Britishexports to Australia were manufacturedgoods, and the proportion of manufac-tured exports to New Zealand was 87.5per cent, in the same year the importsfrom these Dominions consisted whollyof foodstuffs,raw materials,or of suchmeals as pig lead, copper bars, etc.

WEALTH MORE DIFFUSED."What are the reasons that have

made Australia arid New Zealand suchvaluble markets to GreatBritain? Thecorrect answer to this question is ofgreat importance to British industry.Australia and New Zealand are- prosper-ous countries,but possibly their present1wealth is not greater than that of theArgentine and Denmark. The distribu-tion of wealth, on the other hand, ismore general in these Dominions than inmost other countries.

"In 1923, 63 _ per cent; of ■th* Aus-tralian, population possessed SavingsBanks accounts, with an average depositof £47 13s. In March, 1924, 64 percent, of New Zealand's population hadopen savings accounts with an averageof £64 Us 3d to the credit of each de-positor. The high level of general pro-sperity which is illustrated by these fig-ures accounts for the purchasing powerof these Dominions,but in itself doesnot explain why Great Britain shouldprovide over 50 per cent, of their en-tire imports when she only supplies 22.7per cent, of the Argentine imports and18 per cent, of the Danish."The fact that over 90 per cent, ofthe population of Australia and NewZealand are of British stock does, how-ever, pai^ly explain the British predo-minance in their trade. In both Domin-ions, the Governments,municipalities,and large trading organisations habitu-ally give buying preferences to Britishgoods over and above any preference af-fordedby the Tariff.

"The value of preference, either of abaying or of a tariff nature, depends,"'the writer points out, "on the severityof competition which the preferred goodshave to face. At the present time thereis almost daily evidence of the increas-ing industrial production in America,Japan, and on the Continent of Europe.The President of the Board of Trade hasstated that the .volume of British ex-ports ia 20 per cent, down when 1924ls compared with 1913; for the sameperiod the volume of French manufac-tured exports is 50 per cent. up. Amer-ican manufacturersstill continue to beabsorbed by the demands of their homemarket, but if only 2 or 3 per cent, oftheir enormous production should be de-flected into tho export trade,'the effectwould be felt throughout the worldJapan has already ousted Great Britainirom the position of chief supplier ofcotton pieco goods to China. In pre-war days the British export trade hadto meet heavy competition from Ger-many and from tho United States ofAmerica; m tho future it appears cer-tain that competition will come " frommany other countries.

GreatBritain has. up to the presenttime, retained the lion's share of thesheltered markets of the Empire. If sheis to continue to do so, the first essen-tial is that her manufacturers, her mer-chants,,her politicians, and in fact themajority of her people, ■ should under-stand the present value and the futurepossibility, of what Mr. Ramsay Mac-Donald recently described in the Houseof Commonsas 'that promising semi-domestic market, the market of the Do-minions and Colonies."

ROYAL CHORAL UNION.

Probably no work of Haydn's is sowell known as his oratorio, "The Cre-ation." It abonnds in effectivesolos,trios, and splendid choruses, one of thelatter beingj the popular "The Heavensare Telling. The performance takesplace at the Town Hall next Saturdaynight, under the baton of Mr. H. Tem-ple White. Haydn's masterpiece, onwhich he spent two years,was first sungin England in 1800,and since then hasbeen rendered in all parts of the worldby musical societies. An exceptionallystrong cast of principals has been select-ed, headed by Mr. Harison Cook, theEnglish basso cantante, who has a voiceof remarkable range.Mrs. J. p. Wood-ward will sing the soprano role, whilethe tenor solos will be undertaken byMr. J. Hadland,of Greymouth. A fullrehearsal will be held at St. John'sSchoolroomto-night at 8, and the finalrehearsal at the Town Hall on Friday.The box plan opens at The Bristol at' 9o'clock to-morrow jnoriunc,

NEW DAFFODILSA SPRING FLOWER SHOW

DEVELOPMENTS IN ROSES

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LONDON, 9th April.Although the aristocratic orchids were

a feature of the Royal Horticultural So-ciety's Show yesterday, tho display olnarcissi and carnations was more attrac-tive to the normal taste, for they werean indication that spring is here. . In-deed,everygarden during these last lewdays lias been gay with the early daffo-dils, and with the rush of comparativelywarm weather these are bursting intoflowerovernight.

The firm receiving the gold medal attho show for daffodilsstaged a group ofseedlings which are still untamed. Butthere wore beautiful named varieties,such as Royal Gold yellow trumpet,Tamora white trumpet, and Croesus.Duke of Bedford,King Alfred, MonarchCleopatra, Weardale Perfection, VanWaveren Giantare some of the more dis-tinctive trumpet daffodils, strong flow-ering bulbs 01 which are priced at 16sa dozen. Severalvarieties possess thesame characteristic of being all white,including the cup. Indeed, althoughthey are called white, they appear tobe what is termed in another industry,"elephant's breath." The most notice-able of these delightful blooms wereWhite City, Prince Unibria,and Empire.The last-mentioned is priced at 7s 6deach. Another distinctive bloom isBuby, the cup being of a vivid orangecolour. "Loveliness," priced at 12s fada dozen, a trumpet bloom of creamywhite, appeared as graceful as any inthe shew. ,

Among the roses the very latest de-velopment is seen in a yellow bloomnamed Mrs. Beatty. It is not yeton themarket. One of its characteristics isthat it retains a full scent. But. so faras beauty is concerned,Padre still re-tains a very high place. This is a flowerwith fine long petals of copperyscarietcolouring, flushed with yellow at thebase of the petals. A hybrid of thePadre has recently been developed of ayellow colour. A novelty in the dwarfvarieties has a decided blue colouring.Beyond the novelty, however,it is notvery desirable. The now dwarf polyan-tha variety named OrangeKing was alsoconspicuous. It is of deep salmon orangeshade. Weeping standards of HaveringRambler and other varieties were wellrepresented. Roselandia was anothervariety of interest,but perhaps the palmshould be awarded to a variety calledMrs. Elisha Hicks. This,is fleshwhite.The blooms are carried on stiff uprightstems, and it is reported that nearlyevery bloom becomes perfect. It alsopossesses an exceedingly sweet scent.Mrs. H. Stevens.is another delightfulflower. It is a climbing variety, purewhite, with large furling petals.

DWARF RHODODENDRONS.Among the clematis class one noticed

the white Marie Boisselot, the deeppurple Prince of Wales, and the Crim-sonKing. All these are large, perfectly-shaped flowers. "

There are several new American varie-ties of carnations. Spectrum and Gipsyare of scarlet colouring. Both of theseare priced at 50s a dozen. Other novel-ties for 1925 are Dainty, an apricotbloom (50s a dozen), Janet, a cerise (50s),and Bed Laddie (105s per dozen). An-other,striking bloom was "Shot Silk,"'a carnation,the flowers of which are acurious combination of two shades ofbright and dull red, which justifies thonamt.

Among the flowering shrubs,tho mostinteresting were the dwarf seedling rho-dodendronsraised by Lord Headfortfromseeds collected in China—thepale mauveR. orthocladum,the gale yellow R. mu-liense,and forms of R. racejnosum, withwhite flowers edged with pink. A re-markable group oi freesias were shown,the flowersbeing of rose, crimson,helio-trope, rich yellow, pale yellow, and othershades of colour, all harmonising. Agroup of florist's tulips comprised suchstandard varieties as "Le Reve," thegolden yellow"Reve dOr," and the paleheliotrope "Sweet Lavender," togetherwith two large bowls of the yellowandorangeLachenalia Nelsoni.

The groupof orchids contained manyremarkable flowers,the odontoglossurnsbeing represented by many striking col-ours. One of the finest was odonto-glossum Lilian, which has crimsonblotches on a rose-coloured ground. Anaward of merit was, granted to cym-bidium Thehna,of pale rose and crim-son colouring.

Another handsome variety was laelio-Cattleya Hassalii alba,pure white, exceptfor the vivid crimson lip and yellowthroat. An award of merit was givento two orchids, odontoglossum Cordobaand odontoglossum Clodagh, both heavilymarked with reddish blotches.

EXHIBITION OF SKETCHES

The annual SketchExhibition of-theAcademy of Fine Arts, now' open in theArt Gallery, Whitmore street, continuesto attract large numbers of visitors, andmany of the works shown have alreadyfoundpurchasers. While the council hasbeen criticised for hanging some halfdozen examples of ttonbtful merits it isgenerally admitted that the, collectionas a whole,comprising come hundreds ofsketches from all parts of New Zealand,is superior to anything of the kind yetshown in Wellington. Their Excellen-cies the Governor-Generaland theLady Alice Fergusson have signifiedtheirintention of visiting the gallery thisweek. The exhibition will close on Sat-urday next. ,

SALE OF CARNARVONCOLLECTION

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The sale of the Carnarvonart collec-tion has concluded. The total amountrealised was £180,000,including 17,000guineas for the Gainsboroughportrait ofthe Countessof Chesterfield.

Accordingto aPress Association messagethe GisbornePower Board meeting onSaturday decided to adopt a draft agree-ment submitted by the Governmentforthp supply of hydro-electricity fromWaikaremoana, agreeing to. pay"a mini-mum of £10,CC0per annum for the firstthree years on condition that the Gov-ernment guarantees a supply of powerwithin three years

While fishing with the fly in LakeTarawera on Tuesday iiighl, Mr. A. G.Pennington hooked a large fish. Aftera strenuous time, varied by a run offrom 80 to 100 yards of line and "sulks,"when nothing would move the fish, itwas eventuallybrought to the gaff, andproved to be a monster ell of 301b,measuring fully five foot in length, andwith approximately a girth of eighteeninches (states the "Now Zealand Her-ald"). Eels taken on a fly have beenrecorded occasionally in the past, bothin England and Now Zealand,but itis so rarely done that the event is al-ways wofl.ii recording, piirliciilarly inthis caae, owing Id the sjgg of the' jej.

WELL-TRAINED VOCALISTS

STUDENTS OP MADAME OTTLEE.

AH the students who appeared atMadame Josephine Ottlee'sinvitation re-cital at the Town Hall ConcertChamberon Saturday night showed evidence ofcorrect and careful voice production, afucfcwhich does direct credit to themethod employedby their teacher; Theprogrammewas selected largely fromthe works of the classical composers, anumber of the items being operatic ex-cerpts. For the most part the singingwas excellent, and some- distinctlypromising voices were revealed. Mostof the singers, however, were inclinedto under-value the importance of thewords in their anxiety to be correcttechnically, with the result that themeaning of their songswas lost to thehearer. This was specially noticeable inthe operatic numbers,where, in manyinstances,the Italian words were articu-lated mechanically, without regard fortheir meaning. Educationally, the pre-paration of such works in the languagein, which they were originally com-posed is commendable,but the singermust be au fait with the foreign words,and apart from merely enunciating themcorrectly must appreciate their meaning.A welcome offering, which was the mainfeaturo of the programme, was LizaLehmann's song cycle, "In a PersianGarden." The soloists were Miss EileenKimbell (soprano), Miss AUeen Noble(contralto), Mr. Eric Bishworth (tenor),and Mr. Norman Byrne (bass). Thefour voices blended nicely in the quar-tette numbers, the best of 1 which was"They Say the Lion and the Lizard."MissKimbell has a sweet voice and usesit with confidence,but her renderingsof the beautiful solos allotted to herwere immature and lacked sympatheticfeeling. In direct contrast were thefervent interpretations of Miss Noble,particularly of "The Worldly Hope MenSet Their Hearts Upon" and "WhenYou and I Behind the Veil are Past."The tenor entered fully into the spiritof both music and words; he gave astudied rendering of the well-known"Ah Moon of My Delight," and he waswarmly applauded. Mr. Byrne pro-vided a solid foundation in the quar-tette numbers. His outstanding successwas "Myself When Young." Miss Kim-bell , and Mr. Eishworth shared honoursin the greatest snccess of the cycle—theduet, "A Book of Verses Underneaththe Bongh." Fourteen or fifteen stu-dents contributed to the rest of theprogramme,and there were some per-formersof. outstanding merit. MissJessie Josephs gave the prayer, "Vissidante, Vissi d'amore" ("Tosca") and"Quando me in vo soletta per la via"("La Boheme"). She was inclined toabbreviate her finishing notes, and waslacking in expression. The latter wasthe better effort.- There was deeperunderstanding in the interpretation of-"0 Don Fatali" (Verdi) by Miss Fran-ces Barry, a mezzo-contralto of nicequality, and in the singing of Miss HildaBrown, who has a pleasing contraltovoice. Much promise is also shown byMiss Aline Eowlands, a brilliant so-prano of good stage presence, who ga-vetwo songsby Audrey GibsonFoster, aNew Zealand composer. Arne's delight-ful song, "The Bass with the DelicateAii 1," was sung with much charm byMiss Ailsa Nicol, a soprano of goodquality. The difficult aria, "Una VocePooo Fa," " from "The Barber of Se-ville," was ably sung by Bliss- EdithMorrison, wlio overcame the coloraturaintricacies with surprising ease; sheshows distinct promise. In the twoBrahms numbers,"In SilentNight" and"Love, Fare Thee Well," for choir andsoloists, Miss Maud Elderton acquittedherself with credit; she. is possessed ofconfidence,and her voice is of nicetimbre and strength. Mr. NormanByrne's baritone renderings were slight-ly marred by a tendency to over-usethe vibrato, but otherwise he gaveverysatisfying interpretations. Mr. J. H.Cockshas a light tenor voice of pleas-ing quality. Other promising pupilswho contributed to the programmewereMiss Mavis Herrou, Miss Mona Fisher,Mrs. Glennie,and Mrs. Eric Eishworth.Miss Muriel Adams, Miss Eeg Foster,and Miss Freda Wilson acted as accom-panists, and Madame Ottlee conductedthe choir. Another invitation recitalwill be given this evening.

ARGENTINAWHEN IT BROKE PEOM SPAIN.The Argentine Bepublic to-day is cele-

brating the anniversary of its independ-ence, the political, commercial,and his-torical significance of which, in its rela-tion to South America, and the world,is without doubt riot understood bythose who have not followed closely thoevolution of that nation. Senor Hum-berto Bidone, Consul-General in NewZealand, states that "It was on 25thMay, 1810,that out of the storm of pp-liticaJ jpassions and grasping personalinterests, there arose a strong feeling.which took possession of a handful ofArgentine heroes, who drove Oisnero,Viceroy of Spa-in, from power and pro-claimed to the world that a new andglorious nation had been born.

"The progressof the Argentine Repub-lic in all branches of human activitiesshows that out of the depths of a pre-historic civilisation has arisen a new oneclothed with European culture and withSouth American environs.

"By tho wise direction of its institu-tions of government by seers and pat-riots, and by having efficiently defend-ed its inviolable sovereignity, tho Argen-tine has come into prominence in inter-national- relationships. Over the plainsof this country, -whore all races meet,where all languages are spoken, andwhere ail religions are professed, floaisthe blue and white flag under whosefolds is to bo found a kindly home forthe oppressed of tho world.

"It, is with great pleasure - that Iwould say to the peopleof New Zealand,in justice to an historical fact, thatEngland was the first of the Europeannations to recognise our independence,.and that British investments to-day inArgentina cannot be much less than athousand millions sterling. The com-mercial trade between Great Britain andthe Argentine last year (1924) reached£106,293,805."

DANCING.

A large number of enthusiastic danc-ers attended the usual Saturday nightdance at the Adelphi Cabaret, Goringstreet. The music was especially good,"many encores being demanded afterevery number. Miss Marie Burke andmembers of the 'Wildflower" Companyare to be guests of the cabaret on Tues-day, when a very bright evening is pro-mised._To-night, at the New Century Hall,Kent terrace, Danceland holds it popu-

lar Monday dance. The hall will bebeautifully decorated,and Jack Harper'sJazz Orchestrawill render all the latesthits.

Oneof Ihe largest collections of skull-in tho world fs to bo found at tho RoyalCollege of Surgeons' Museum.- There .in;60*^ specimens, some dating from Iheyear 9 B.C.

The first aerial pillage across (ho Bri-tish Clininirl was made .in 1785 ivho.il-'rancoiM Ulaiithtird ;inrl an Americanpoiutiniiloii tnivrM.'il fl'vui lintflmij v,l'raneu in a bflliyou.,

THELATE MR. MASSEYMEMOKIAL SERVICES AT

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AUCKLAND, This Day.The Town Hall was filled on Sundayafternoon, when there was an impres-sive Masonic ceremonial in memoryoftho late Premier. The ProvincialGrandmaster,Bro. Nicholson, referredto Mr. Massey as a Mason tried andtrue.

A memorial service was also held bylocal Orangemen in their hall at New-ton.

BUTTER MARKET VERYWEAK

DEMAND FOR PROTECTION OFCONSUMEES.

TneNew Zealand producers' Co-opera-tive Marketing Association Ltd. re-ports, London, 21st May, as follows:—"Butter.—Market very weak NewZealand,164s to 1665;unsalted, 176s to178s; Australian, 156s to 160s- Argen-tine, 154s to 160s; Irish, 168s to 170s;Dutch, 174s to 178s; Siberian 146s to150s.

"The chairman of Home and Colonialmultiplestores has made an attack uponthe systemof holding butter off tho mar-ket by factories. The Press are follow-ing this up by violent newspaper articles,and calling upon the Food Commissionto take steps to protect the public, andcondemning Empire preference, pointingont that the butter supply is in thehands of a trust. Position unfortunateand affecting trade."Cheese.—Market slow. New Zea-land, both colours,92s to 93s- Austra-lian, 86s to 905." <

SUPREME COURT

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NEW PLYMOUTH, This Day.At the Supreme Court, David GeorgeStella.,aged 20,on a charge of commonassault \ipon a married woman, near

Kaponga, was sentenced to detention ina Borstal institute for a period not ex-ceeding two years. Stanley GeorgeHarwood, for indecent acts with a littlegirl at Eltiam, was sentenced to re-formativedetention for a period not ex-ceeding two years.

THE MANUKA DISPUTE

A. largely-attended meeting was heldin the CommunistHall last ovenin<* inconnection with the Manuka dispute \naddress was given by Mr. N. Lyons! andat the conclusion the following motionwas carried:-" This meeting condemnsthe action of the Union Steam Ship Com-pany;in tying up the Manuka, and vic-timising the crew because of their standfor better conditions, and calls upon allorganised labour to support them in theirtrouble.

METEOROLOGICALWELLINGTONS WEATHER

MONDAY, 25th MAY

The Moon.-First quarter, Ist day, 2.50 nmfsth Z?"'^rh dar- Ll* a-m- last quarter15th day, =.io PJU. New moon, 23rd day3.18 a.m. lirsfcquarter, 31st day, 7.54 am4hT m Sun-llos,e. to-day, 7h om a.m.; satetof m £ luses to-morrow, 7h lin a.m.;sets 4b 33m p.m. .Bright, Sunsuiua: Yesterday—Mornin" Oh30m; afternoon, nil; total, Oh 30m.Temperature in Shadd-Maximum 53idee-minimum,45.0deg.; mean, 40.2deg

Wind—Velocity of the wind for the 24 hourspreceding a a.m. to-day-12.5 miles per hourBarometer—Yesterday, 9 ajn., 30.04. To-day, 9 a.m., 30.26; noon, 30.20. °SYNOPSISOF LAST 48 HOURS.Atmospheric pressure has increased steadilyeverywhere, but has been .relatively low oUthe east coast of the North Island, and south-

times in and northward of Cook Strait. Coidunsettled, and wet weather was experiencedgenerally on Saturday, and, in the eLt eSdistricts and about Cook Strait, on Sundar,but conditions have since improved in most

TO-DAY'SWEATHER.

B, blue sky, be the atmosphere clear orheavy. C, clouds, passing clouds. D, drizz-ling rain. F, foggy. G, gloomy, darkweather. H, hail. L, lightning. M, misty.0, overcast, the whole sky covered wTtn thickclouds. P, passing showers. Q, squally.It, rain, continued rain. S, snow. T, thun-der. U, ugly threatening' appearance. Z,hazy.

C. calm. L, light. Br, breeze. FB,fresb breeze. MO, moderate gale. G, wholeor heavy gale. W, gale of exceptional sever-ity.

The following forecast was issued at 9 a.m.to-day for the subsequent 24 hours :—

Winds—Moderate to strong southerly tosouth-easterly winds northward of Westportand Kaikoura; variable, with northerlics pre-vailing, elsewhere.

Barometer—Rising tendency, but fall shortlyin the South.

Seas—Considerable between East Cape andKaikoura; moderate elsewhere. -Tides—Good.Weather—Pair to clondy generally, but cold

and changeable, with scattered showers intho east coast districts between East Capeand Kaikoura. A very cold Djgul, every-

-1- V. PEMBEHTOX.Monday, 20th May, 1020.

An applicant for poor relief in WestHani explained that lie rented <t shophouse, ami stable for 17., 6tl „ u-,.o|c ,„]let Llip flu.)) uikl Miitilu for jci 10= v icok.He was givcu. JeM w kiwi

FORECAST,

STOCK AND SHAREMARKETWELLINGTON BUSINESS

Prices of Investment and mining 6tocks to-day were as follow :—10 a.m. Call:

12.15 p.m. call to-day.—Reported sales: sJ-per cent. Inscribed Stock (1933), £101 ss: NewZealand Breweries (Debentures), 225; NationalInsurance, £3 IU 6d. Sale on 'Change: Na-tional Bank of New Zealand (rights), £1 5sOd,

TRANSACTIONS ELSEWHERE

(81 IELBSRAPH.—PEESS ASSOCUTIOS.)AUCKLAND, 24th May.Sales: National Bank (rights), 25s 6d; NewZealand Insurance, 33s Od; Auckland Gas (con-tributing), 4s 9d.

CHRISTCHTJRCH, 24th May.Sales reported: New Zealand Refrigerating(con.), 9s; Bank of Australasia, £14 ss; Elec-tric Zinc (pref.), 2Ss 3d.

CHRISTCHTJRCH,This Day.Reported sale: New Zealand Insurance, 33s6d. Sales on 'Change: New Zealand Gov-ernment 4i per cent. Inscribed (1935), £97;National Bank of New Zealand (rights), 265.. DUNEDIN,This Day.

'Sales: National Bank (rights), 25s Od (niiie).

COMMERCIALFRUIT IN LONDON.

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_, , LONDON, 23rd May.Tho apple market remains wonderfully linn,and uotwithstauding heavy supplies, pricesremain at a level wliich should prove satisfac-tory to grower, shipper, and importer alike,fao far, tweuty-three apple steamers have ar-rived in British ports from Australia andNew Zealand, bringing roughly a million cases.These cargoes have been sold at an averageprice of between 15s and 16s per case. Tuesteamers have carried the fruit well, and ithas generally been of excellent quality. Brown-heart has been conspicuous by its absenceand though some' varieties in the earlier ar-rival showed signs of bitter pip and somemack spot, it is apparent that these faultshave been on a miicii lower scale than in somerecent years.. The Continental demand forapples has declined somewhat as the seasonadvance*, and some importers anticipate lessHome inquiry after Derby week has passedbut tho general impression" is that there ougbtnot to be any material decline in values untilsoft fruits begin to arrive in large quantities,about three weeks' hence.

The pear market has not been so satisfac-tory, mainly because many arrived too ripebut all in good condition fetched high prices.Some importers are raising the point whetherit is wise to ship so many Vicars. Thesebeing a hard fruit, usually carry well, butthe question asked is whether the price, 123to 13s per case, is remunerative

Tho balance of tho Aeneas's and Boorara'sapples sold at Liverpool: Victoria Cleopatrasbrought 18s 9d to 19s per case; Jonathans 15sto 17s 3d; Cox's, 14s Cd to ISs 9d; Crabs15s 3d to ISs; others, 14* to 17s 9d;

FROZENMEAT.

LONDON, 23rd May.Sheep—Canterbury, light, BJd per lb, medium7Jd; North Island, light 8d; New Zealand,ewes,-ojd; Argentine, light, 7-Jd, heavy sd.Lambs—Canterbury, medium llid, heavy10ld, seconds l]|d; other selectcds,"light lljdmedium llfd; North Island, UJd, Hid: Pata-gonian, firsts lOjd, seconds IOJd.

Chilled Beef—Argentine, fores 3Jd, hinds «d;Uruguay, hinds Cd.Other meats are unchanged.

SMITHFIELDPRICES.The New ZealandMeat Producers' Board hasreceived the following cable from its Londonofflce, dated 22nd May, advising Smithfleld de-livered prices at that date as follow;—N.Z. Wethers and Maidens—Canterbury qual-ity, selected brands, 50 and under, Bid: 57 to

04, 7Jd; Co to 72, Old.Other brands, 50 andunder, 8d; 57 to 64, 7d; 65 to 72, CM.N.Z. Ewes—64 and under, 5Jd.N.Z. Lamb—Canterbury quality, 36 and un-der, 12id; 37 to 42, UJd; 43 to 50, lOJd; sec-onds, lljd; selected brands, 30 and under12jd; 37 to 42, lljd. Other brauds, firstquality, 42 and under, ll{d; seconds ll^dN.Z. B«of—Ox fores, 3Jd; ox hinds' 5Jd ■ 'cowfores 3d, cow hinds 4Jd. :

Argentine ChilledBeef—Ox fores. 34d; okhinds, 65d. Frozen Beef: Ox fores, SJd; oxhinds, 5Jd. " :Frozen Pork—l2o to 1801b, Sid.The New Zealand Loan and MercantileAgency Co., Ltd., have received tho followingcablegram .from their London house, underdate 22nd instant:-"New Zealand ' FrozenMeat—Lamb, ]]{d per II) (average). Market

slow. Mntton, wether and maiden ewe, light8d per lb, heavy Gid per lb; ewe li"ht 6dper lb, hen.vy. s*d per lb. Small demand."The Bank of Now Zealand, Produce De-partment, has received the following advicpfrom its London office, under date 22udMay:—"The market for wethers is expectedto. remain steady at the reduced quotationsThere i3alittle better demand for ewes.Lamb market is quiet and uucVin-fd. Beefmarket is depressed owing to heavy arrivalsArgentine. Wethers, light 7d to Sid per lbheavy 5Jd to 62d; owes, 4Jd to 6}d; lanis,under 42's Hid to J2Jd, over 42's 10! dtollrf, seconds ll^d to 12d; ox hinds 5d to old.fores 3d to 3Jd;. cow hinds 4Jd to 4-Jd, fores2ld to 3d."

SHIPMENTS FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

The New Zealand Meat Producers' Board hasreceived a cable from its representatives atBuenos Aires, South America, advising thefollowing shipments to the United Kingdomfor the fortnight ended 15th May, from Argen-tine and Uruguay:—269,6so quarters chilledbeef, 100,600 quarters frozen beef, 157,175 car-casses frozen mutton, 66,709 carcasses frozenlamb. Tho quantity shipped to the Continentof Europe during the same period totalled227,300 qnartors frozen beef, 18,810 carcassesfrozen mntton."

FAT-STOCK FOR EXPORT.The New Zealand MeatProducers' Board ad-

vises that the following prices are being of-fered 22nd May:—Canterbury: Prime woollylambs, 315 and under, lljtl; 37 to 121b, lOJd:43and over, IOJd.Second quality, lambs, IOJd.

DAIRY PRODUCE.

Messrs. Joseph Nathan and Co., Ltd., havereceived the following cable from their Lon-don house, dated the 22nd Jlay:—"New Zea.lnud butter, l(Ms to Kite; "New Zealandcheese, 02s. Tiot.h markets weak."

The Bank of New Zealand. Produce T)e-D.irtment, has received the following advicefrom its London offlce, under dnto 22nrtMay:—"Butter: Market slow. 160s per cwt.Cheese: Market slow. 92s per cwt."

MAGISTRATE'S COURTi» —

Mr. C. B. Orr Walker, S.M., pre-sided at the Magistrate's Court to-day.

Four first offendersfor drunkennesswere each fined 10s.

Clcovijc Arthur Charlesfiil)T's, a. thirdoffenderfor drunkenness, was lined £1.

liuali Siliumioit, with oiif. iJivvioiu) i.on.v&Uqu, fur .ckunk.&uas£s| jva.B fined £1,

; THE EVENING POST; MONDAY, MAT 25; 1925^ 7

Station. Wind.Ther.

inShade

Bar. We'th't

Cape Maria. V.DRussell S 1Uokiauga Heads SW fbKaipara Sig Stu ......Manukau Heads S brAuckland S 1Tiritiri SSW brKawliia S ITauranga SW 1Ti»P° S 1East Cape SW fbGisborne WSW brNapier .......... W f bCastlepoint S 1Cape Palliser S fbCape Kgmont .. SE fbPatea SSE brWanganui S 1Foxton SE fbWellington .... SSE brCapo Campbell SE fbFarewell Spit .. SE 1Wcstport SE Itirejmouth E IbArthur's Pass .. NW 1Ohristchnrch CalmAkaroa. L.H X 1Timara NE 1Oamaru XE brDunediu CalmQucsnstown .... KW 1Nuggets CalmBlhff W I

Not received.30.2U 55 B30.22 57 BCNot received.30.23 51 BC30.26 51 BC— 55 B30.14 47 EC30.13 40 B30.10 40 B30.12 52 B30.13 53 BC30.20 50 BC— 4(i D— 48 OP30.25 40 '

C30.20 53 C00.25 50 BC— ■ 45 BC30.26 40 C30.27 50 Z30.26 51 C30.20 41 B30.21 SB B— 31 B30.31 51) BZ30.28 42 B3TS.2S 42 BM.2» 38 B30.30 41 B30.2J 29 B— 40 B30.25 36 B

Investment. . Buyers.£. s. d.

Inscribed Stock, 1930 Uu 17 GInscribed Stock, IMS 07 0 04; px. Inscribed Stk., 1930 —War Douds, 10JU 1)0 17 0War Bonds, 1033 lUI 0 0P.O. Inscribed Stock, 1020 1)7 IS 0P.O. Inserted Stk., 1027 OS 5 0P.O. Bonds, 1927 US 5 0Wellington Racing Club

Debentures 107 0 0N.Z. Breweries (Bnds) .. 11 11Wanganui Borough 5| p.c.(1045) .*..... _

Commercial Bank (ord.).. 1 D 0Nat. Bank (cum. rights) —National Bank (rights) .. 15 6Bank of N.S.W. (cum.).. 41 10 0Bank of New Zealand .. 2 16 8Bank of N.Z. (new issue) 215 3Union Bank —Abraham and Williams

(ord.) i 2 GEquitable Building —Wellington Investment T.and A 0 D 0

Wellington Trust Loan.. 517 GWright, Stepheuson Co.

(pref. cum.) 0 17 0Cbristchnrch Gas —Wellington Gas (ord.) .. - —Wellington Gas (pref.) .. 016 6South British Insurance 2 S 0N.Z. Refrigerating(10s) ... —Clear Meat —Wellington Meat Export

(£3 12s 6d) -Huddart, Parker {ord.) .. 2 4 1P. and O. Deferred Stk... —Kaiapoi Woollen (ord.).. —Wellington Woollen (ord.) —Westport Coal (cum.) .. —National Timber (cum.).. 14 0N.Z. Breweries 1 ID 0Burns, Philp, and C0... 1 13 0Electrolytic Zinc (pref.).. —Howard Smith 1 H 9N.Z. Paper Jlills (cum).).. 1 1 n<-W.F.C.A. (pref.) 017 0

Mining!

Sellers.£ s. d.

97 2 007 0 0

10S 0 0

03 0 0

7 0 0

14 10 0

0 7 0

7 15 013 7 I!

0 0 62 5 01 17 C2 4 8

255 0 00 14 0(i 3 (i1 14 3

18 61 15 312 0

Mount Lycll (cum.) 116Waihi

_17 0

SHIPPING.

UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANYOF NEW ZEALAND,LTD.(Weather and circumstances permitting.)bubject to Alteration Without Notice.

FROMWELLINGTON TOLYTTELTONWahine—Mon.. Wed.. Friday, 7.45 p.m.Mararoa—Tuesday, Thursday, 7.45 p.m.Mararoa—Saturday 30th May, 11 p.m.

Sail from"" Ferry Wharf.Receives Cargo Daily till 3.30 p,m.

Saturdays 11 a,m.Passengers mast be on board by 7.30P-m.

Ferry Wharf Ogee, opens from 7 p.m."fe'KOMWELLINGTON TO PICTON._, ARAHURA.Monday, Wednesday, Friday, IJS p.m.. Eeceives__Cargo till_ll_a.m.

FOR SYDNEY (from Auckland).Maunganui Friday May 29 3 p.m.

Passengers and Cargo,lakes First, Second,and Third ClassPassengers.

SYDNEY (FKOM WELLINGTON).Maungantii Friday June 12 3 p.m.

Taking Ist, 2nd,and 3rd ClassPassengers.Passengers and Cargo.

Heavy Baggage cannot bo received laierthan half-hour before advertised sailing

time. I.MELBOURNE. !Steamer—Early.

FOR WESTPORT(Taking Passengers).Komata Wednesday May 27 1 p.m.

DUNEDIN, OAMAEU, TIMARU.Wing-atui Tuesday May 25GISBORNE. AUCKLAND(from Napier).Wainui—For Gisborne and Auckland,

Friday, 29th May, 8 p.m:CallsTokomaru Bay, Saturday, 6th. June,

fortnightly thereafter.NEW PLYMOUTH (Cargo OnlyjT

Poolta Wednesday May 27AUCKLAND, VIA PICTON. !Ngakuta Wednesday May 27

AUCKLAND, VIA NEW PLYMOUTHIAND ONEHUNGA.

Rarawa,from New Plymouth, Tuesdayand Friday. 8 p.m.

I'Ul (Suva), TONGA (Vavau, iiaapai,Nukualofa), SAMOA (Apia).

From Auckland.Navua "

_ Tuesday May 26Taking Passengers and Cargo.SAN FRANCISCO(VIA RAEOTONGA

AND PAPEETE.E.M.S. TAHITI Tues. May 26 3 p.m.

No Cargo received Sailing Day.HeavyLuggage cannot be received laterthan half an hour beforeadvertised sailin"time. "

CANADA—UNITEDSTATES—EUROPE.

Regular Fortnightly Sailings.jf\ANADIAN-AUSTRALASIAN R.M.V». „... LINE.

" Via Fiji, Hodolulu,and Vancouver.AndUNION ROYAL MATT, LINE,,Via Sarotonga, Papeete, and SanFrancisco.

Wellington to AucklandSteamer Saa Francisco toVancouver.

TAHITI May 2b3 p.m. —NIAGARAt — Juae 9MAKURA June 23 —AORANGI* — July 7

TAHITI July 21 LNIAGARAt — Au-. 4MAKURA Aug. IB —AORANGI* - Sept 1TAHITI Sept 15 —NIAGARA - Sept. 29MAKURA Oct. 13 —AORANGI* — Oct 27TAHITI Nov. 10 —New QuadrupleScrewMotorShip, 17,491tons register. ' !

tTriple Screw,Oil Fuel,13,415tons \Register. " IEXCURSIONSTO HONOLULU. 'Full particulars on application.

NEW ZEALAND TO SYDNEYNIAGARA—FromAuckland,May 25MAKURA-rFrom Wellington. June 9.For cull particulars apply to

UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OFN.Z.. LTD.

TXTINTER IN DELIGHTFUL».» HAWAIL

REDUCED FARES TO HONOLULU..From Auckland:

Niagara... 9th June Aorangi,. 7th July!Niagara .. 4th Ang.

Returning from Honolulu■Niagara.. Bth July Aorangi.. s tn Ang.Niagara .. 2nd Sept Niagara .. 23rd Del

Return Fare: First Classfrom £50.For full particulars apply to

UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY "'

OF N.Z.. LTD.

QEIENT LINE TO LONDON.Via Suez,Port Said, NaplesTonlon, Gibraltar, and Plymonth

Steamer. Tons. Noon, ORSOVA „... 12,036 May 3Q-ORVIETO 12133 jtKOSTERLEY .... 12,129 Julv2s, ORAMA 20,500 Auk 22OHSOVA 12,036 Sept. 19ORVIETO .... 12,133 Oct 17. ORONSAY ..... 20,500 Nov 14OSTERLEY .... 12,129 Nov' 28ORMONDE 14,853 Deo." 12ORMUZ 14,588 Deo 26ORAMA 20,500 Jan" 9ORSOVA 12.036 Jan. 23REDUCED FARES TO LONDON:

The lst-dass Accommodation is so ar-ranged as toofferthe public a wide choiceof berths at-correspondingly varied rates.No 2nd-class passengersarecarried.

let Single, £102to £138; Return, £179to £242.

RETURN TICKETS are interchange-able with other Companies.THIRD-CLASSFARES (All Steamers)-Single, £39 to ,£45; Return, £70 to £81.

UNION' STEAM SHIP CO.OFN.Z., LTD.,

AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND.

CUNAKD LINE,

npRAVEL Home via America and AcrossJl the Atlantio byAQUITANIA, BERENGARIA.MAURETANIA.

Or other Magnificent Steamers fromU.S.A.and Canadato Liverpool, Lon-don, Southampton, Bristol, Queens-town, and Cherbourg.

Goodselection of berths actuallj held inNew Zealand.For accommodation and full particulars,

applyAUSTRALASIAN SERVICE

COMMONWEALTH AND DOMINIONLINE, LIMITED,

Maritime Buildings, Wellington.

FOR LONDON, VIA PANAMACANAL.St«aoier. l?rom Date.

PORT CAMPBELL ... Wgtn. Ju^loPORT VICTOR Akld. June 25PORT MELBOURNE... Wgtn. July 14Limited accommodation for Saloonpas-

p.isjgerß.

WANTED TO BUY,CJCKAP COPPER. BRASS, LEADO KING. ROPE,

SACKSAND SACKING.STEVENS.AND CO.,

To, 20-333. U2b. Abel Sautb-st,

[_ SHIPPING. ,JjpPDDART, PARKER, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY~(f7om Vv-elKneton)vUlimaroa—29th May.FOR SYDNEY (From Auckland).-Ulimaroa—l2th June.

Head Officefor New Zealand:HUDDART PAIIKER BUILDING,Jervois quay, Wellington.-

CHINA AND JAPAN„ By the ' .jg^ AND A. -MAIL LINE,QUEENSLAND PORTS,MANILAAND SANDAKAN.Steamer, rjat6.

Leave Sydney.1925h?a L

4BANS-■— Junel2IANDA _ July 15ARAFURA „.. Aug 19Through and Round World Tours at

EASTERN ANDÂUSTRALLiN S.S.CO.,LTD.

WRIGHT^TfraI^SoTAND CO.LTD., Wellington.SttE^t^,D SOMERS,Auckland.HAîEAN£ CARTER,Christchurch.®i"=! SKE, AND CO., Dunedin.AND CO.,Greymouth.CRANBY AND CO., Napier.J^ H. COCKAND CO..kelson.

P. & O. S.N. CO.,IgYDNEY TO LONDON.

Via Colomboand SuezCanalFirst and SecondClassOnly.LeaveSteamorv Tons. reg. Sydney.

MOOLTAN 20,847 June 3COMORIN 15,000 June 17MALOJA 20,837 July 1DEVANHA 8.155 July 15NALDERA 15.993 July 29

. iuliPassengers can book through from NenZealand.Return Tickets are interchangeable with-iSew Zealand Shipping Co., via Panama,Uanadian-Australasian Line, via Vancou-ver, Union Australasian Line, via Sancrancisco.

JOHNSTON AND CO.,LTD.,Agents,Wellington and Wanganui.

Telephone 44.

N.Y.K. LINE(Nippon -Yutsn Kai»ha).

pTAVOURITE Mai] Route to .Japan,WTthecnnection at Japan toEUROPE AST) AMERICA.Tours can be arranged- to China,Japan,Korea by this Line.

MONTHLY SAILINGS FOR JAPAN:TANGO MARD* 7000 tonsAKI MARU* 60COtoris,.MISHIMA MARU* ...... 8000 tons*Wireless installed.Via Brisbane,Townsville,Thursday Is-land. Zamboanga, Manila, Hong Kong,JNagassaka, Kobe, and Yokohama.

BILLS OF LADINGISSUED TO ABOVE PORTS.BURNS,PHILP, AND CO.,LTD.,69-75, Molesworth street. Wellington.

ABEEDEEN LINE.FROM AUtiTftALIAN PORTS T«SOUTHAMPTON AND LONDON_via SouthAfrica and Teneriffe.

Stea.-ner. Tone ,L've Sydney.Diogenes 12,500 June 24Themistocles 11,250 Aajr 19Euripides 15,000 Sept. 16 'Sophocles J 12.50Q Qet. 14P|?f^,ceora diueni-bark at Southampton.

iFARES FROM WELLINGTON: :Ssuoon to Umtod Kingdom,frrun... £102

_ . : , South Africa, trom £721hud-class. United Kingdom, from £39South Africa, from . £3£Inclusive Toun to Victoria. Falls <vadthroughoutSouthAfricaat Reduced Rates.For further particulars, applyDALGETY AND CO.,LTD.LEVIN AND CO. LTDMURRAY, ROBERTS. AgD CO..LTD..

WHITE STAR LINE.

BAN AND CAPETOWN.CABIN PASSENGERS ONLY.o Leaveebteamar. Tonnage. Sydney.

MEDIC 12,000 Jur>e 30RUNIC 12,500 Aug. 25SUEVIO 12,500 OctT 20CERAMIC 18,500 Nov. 4 ' :Passengers disembark at Southampton.FARES FROM WELLINGTON-To United Kingdom, from ... £65 to£95To South Africa, from £42 to £55For further particulars, apply

DALGETY AND CO., LTDLEVIN AND CO. LTD *MURRAY. ROBERTS. AND CO.. LTD..

nnHE ANCHOR SHIPPING AND1. FOUNDRY CO.,LTIXICircumatances permitting.)

FORNELSON (taking GeneralCargo fortranshipment to MOTUJSKA,TAKAKA. and COLLINGWOODJNIKAU—Mon., Wed.,Fri. ... '630 nmNGAIO-Tues, Thurs.,Sat. ... 7$ ££Receives GeueralCargo daily until 4pjn. (except Saturday, 11 a.m.).Luggage cannot ba received on boardbefore4 p.m.FORWESTPORT,GREYMOUTH, AND

(Cargo Only).REGULUS—Tues.,May 26 4 p.^

T- AND7785 NG£ Qt3'U-USi, Customhouse quay.

Telegraphic Address: "Mercury."-Telephone Nos. 1540 and 1546.

rinHE undermentioned Steatners wiHi llow^8 (cu'cumstailces PennittioK) as

FOR BLENheuj_The s.s. WAHiAUOn TUESDAY, at 4 p.m.

The a.s. ECHOOn WEDNESDAY,at 4 pm.

FORFOXTON—The s.s. KENNEDY.

OnWEDNESDAY,at 3 p.m.For freight, apply toLEVIN AND QO, LTD., 'Agents,

Telephones 5 and 1904.

RICHARDSON AND CO., LTD.

For NAPIER (Inner Harbour) GT<*.BORNE WHARF, AKITIO andCASTLEPOINT-The s.s. PAKUP4on TUESDAY, at 6 p.m. Cargo rtceived Monday and Tuesday up to 4p.m.

JOHNSTONAND CO., LTD., Agents.

For WANGANUI—The s.s. INVERCAR-GILL, THIS DAY, at 5 p.m. ,

JOHNSTON AND CO.. LTD., Agents.Telephones 44 and 2235.

FOR WANGANUI—Thes.s. ICAPIT3,On TUESDAY, at 5-p.m.DALGETY AND C0.,-

---'»'-U-"3018 iwd si/B. Acimu

SHIPPING.

SHAW, SAVJLL,AND ALBIONCOMPANY,LIMITED,

Direct Line to Southamptonand London.Via Panama Canal.SAILING (Circumstances Permitting) :'

ATHENIC 12,3Mt''S~Mirffl~00EDJTHIO 12,367„ jJelilONIC 12358 7lilt ?qAKAWA .-::. iffo ;; 15.1TAINUI 11020 Sfinf 9*

Daybreak Sailings—Embarkation PreviousEvening.

Fares. Single. Return.First Saloon....„ £100 £175SecondSaloon... £70 " fil22Third Class £37 £66All passengers musk secure passport*.Ifor full particulars, apply to

LEVIN AND CO.,LTDDALGETY AND CO.,LTD'MURRAY. ROBERTS. AND CO.. LTD.

TPHE NEW ZEALAND SHIP-PING COMPANY,LTD.,

TO THE UNITED KINGDOM; VIAPANAMA CANAL. ■

LARGE MODERNTWIN-SCREWPAS-SENGERSTEAMERS,WITH UN-SURPASSEDACCOMMODATION.Steamer. From . . About1°25ROTORUAt* ..„., Wellington June 27

r-StSI: -z:. «S& <*$$REMUERAt* Wellington Jan. 2

"OIL. FUEL. Calling at CURACAO.tCaUsoff Pitcairn Island, subject to.weather conditions permitting.Return Tickets are interchangeable iritKP. and O. and OrientLines (via Suez),UA. and Union Linos (via Canada andAmerica), or Aberdeen and Blue FunnelLines (via SouthAfrica).

For further particulars, applyTHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGCOMPANY. LTD.

T.S.S. ARGYLLSHIRE, FORLONDON.rpHIS Vessel will leave the King'sJ- Wharf direct for soa at Daybreak onWEDNESDAY,27th MAY, " -BAGGAGE.

Heavy Baggage must bo alongside thavessel not later .than 5 p.m. on TUES-DAY, 26th instant, ■- " --THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING

COMPANY,LIMITED.Agents.

NEW PLYMOUTH - ONEHUNGA-ATJCKLANDSERVICE.

(Weather etc., permitting.)

T.S.S.RARAWA '

Leaves New Plymouth for Ohehunga—Tuesdays und Fridays. .-.

Leaves Onehunga for Neii" Plymouth-Mondays and Thursdays.

Further information can be obtainedfrom the Union S.S. Co., Ltd., andNorthern S.SI Co.,Ltd., Joint Agents.

LEVIN AND CO.,LTD., Agente.

1926 PASSAGESTO EUROPE. 1926NAMES now being Registered forBerths to England and Europe for1926 Passenger Season.". :"BOOK EARLY to secure Best Accom-

modation. .:THOS.COOKAND SON

Are Agents for ALL LINES, and winFurnish Unbiased Information.on Travelby Any Route.

WINTER TOURS ARRANGED.THOS.COOKANjrSON,

Tourist and GeneralPassenger-Agents,62, Customhousequay, Wellington.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

TWJSI.VETIUJ?BEARER TICKETS.PETONE, LOWER HUTT. OR. MEL-

LING TO LAMBTON.TRANSFERABLE, AND AVAILABIL-

ITY UNRESTRICTED.npWELVE Trip Bearer Card link«sts,A available for 12 single journeys byrail between^ Petone, Lower.. Hutt, orMelling Stationsand Wellington (Lamb-ton), at the following faresate now ob-tainable.

t' , First Second

1 ■ " - ' ■ class- class,a. d. s. d.

Between Petone or LowerHutt and Lambton 8 6 6 CMBetween Mellingand Lamb-j ton 9 3 6 6_ The period of availability of these

tickets will be unrestricted,and the tickets,will bo transferable.

One or two children over three butnot exceeding twelve yoara of ago travel-ling on these tickets will count as onaadult; three 'or four such children willcount as two adults, and so on, eachadditional one or two children countingas one adult.PALMERSTON-PAKTrATTAnTKT MO-TOR-CARSERVICE.

PASSENGERSAND PARCELS."

A LARGE AUSTIN TOURING CARleaves Pahneston at 2 pjn."Daily for

Paekakariki,returning to Palmcrston at 6p.m., immediately on arrival of the 4.17train from Wellington.

Fares: 10s for trie full distance,or 2s-6dfor section for intermediate station.:E. R. CHAPMAN.Browne's Stables,opposite Police Station,Churchstreet, Palmerston North.

"NATURE OFFERSYOUA HANDFUL"OF GOLDFORA MITE OP SILVER."

ALL INTERESTED IN TIMBER,TREE GROWING by corporativeweekly savings are invited to call atDRUIDS' CHAMBERS,Lambton tjttajr,for Subscribers'"Pass Book," obtamablawith first week's contribution,via. ONE.SHILLING.

Each Subscriberof /OneShiffiair *eefciyfor two years onlymay reasonably expect£250on maturity of the trees. Beadstatistics regarding timber trees.CO-OPERATIVEÊ^PLANIIKGTjTOXTON-LEVIN Royal M»3 ServfcZJL1 quickest route .to and rxoni Poston!Foxton depart, 7.15 aJn. and 3.15 n.auLevin depart, U a.m., and TJO knuFares 4s 6d single, 7s return. Proprietor.,F. Rout. .- .'

FINANCIAL.

MORTGAGE MONEY.£8000 AVAILABLE tor First surfSecondMortgages.' Will d3?id« mm.'sums to suit. Lowest rates in city," 1£loan not" granted we pay valuajicm■fee.Company Debentures considered. -No da-lay in settlement.NATIONAL INVESTMENT CO.-,-LTD..8, Brandon street. -.A STEADY suppiy of Mortgaged

Money available at from 6j to 7 percguL for good Hesidoiitial and BusinessSecurities,m_ sums to suit.- A reasoiiabtaamount ot SecondMortgage Money.newavailable. Some6 per;cent: money:a,vail»able-for half margin securities.

CHAS. B. I3UXTON,LTD.,'Financial Brokers,.Tels 15jl and 2125.. 164. Feuthere! uu-st,

A HVANtIES qu JMii'iiiluve and Pianos.-CS. (Business- strictly -confidential).'. StandardLqau Co.,56, WilUs^t.. (Ptice'lBinjd^cT)- _ . ■

NEV]<:if"waTiT"7o7""j\ron.'y f-~Vu"iausuTA;3 Bmuiui,.263, Laijibtonttiv. (fctut l-egistiy .âirway), Lo.iidsWo-jey on t)tps«;ia! chattels iin.fi attiet-'se'I'UHi.W?; i-t) iiywvi.vvli. Awltetttlaua strkU

THE EVENING POST. MONDAY. MAY 25. 1925.8

._ AUCTIONS.

TO-MORROWMORNING.At 10 o'clock sharp.

IMPORTANT AUCTION SALEOf -

/"SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNISH-INGS, 5 COSTLY AXMINSTERCARPETSQUARES,H.B. SETTEEuphoL in shadow tissue, WALNUTDINING SUITE, BOOKSHELVES,LOT OF BOOKS,OAK AND RIMUGATE-LEG TABLES, OCO. TA-BLES, ART CUSHIONS,ALMOSTNEW FADELESS CURTAINS,CHENILLE CURTAINS, MARBLKCLOCK,VALUABLE OIL PAINT-INGS AND WATER DOLOURS,PICTURES, CROCKERY ANDGLASSWARE, HALL LINOLEUM,SUPERIOR AXMINSTER STAIRRUNNER (red), HALL TABLE,: HALT, CHAIR,AXMINSTER RUGSLAND RUNNERS.MORRISCOUCH-ES, ESCRITOIRE, ELECTRICLIGHT SHADE, EASY CHAIRS.TAPESTRY FIRE SCREEN.FIRE

,' SETS, CHIFFONIER, DUMB'" WAITER, BEDROOMSUITES, 7. DUCHESSECHESTS,CHESTSOF..... DRAWERS, STRETCHERS, SIN-

GLE AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS,, WIRE MATTRESSES, KAPOKBEDS (best quality), PH.LOWS, D.AND S. BLANKETS,GOODKITCH-EN UTENSILS, SAUCEPANS,_ PRES. PAN, KETTLES, MEATSAFES,'.JAM JARS, 2 CARPETSWEEPERS,2 ELECTRIC IRONS: WRINGER, HOSE,BATHS AND■ BUCKETS, timber, drying rack,Kitchen table and chairs, and numer-ous other lots.

Also:ALMOST NEW CHIP HEATER.GAS STOVE, "HOTTENTOT" GABoIOVE.

300 L^ s 300At tho Residence,"Huston," No. 16,Tinakori road (Thorndon end).

E JOHNSTON AND CO. have re-" ceived instructions from tho ownerwho is giving up housekeeping, to sellon the premises as above-:.THE ENTIRE CONTENTSOF NINE;: LARGE ROOMS,all weU furnished.

■.Owing to the large number of lots, theSale will commence at 10 a.m. sharp.On view morning of sale.E. "JOHNSTON,. Auctioneer.

S.S. TAKAPUNA TO BE DlS-■;'

_ MANTLED.

WEDNESDAY MORNING,At 10 o'clock sharp.

SALE BY AUCTIONOf

!THE WHOLE OF THE FITTINGS,FURNITURE, BUNKS, WIREMATTRESSES, 4 1000-GALLON. TANKS, 70 TONS WESTPORT

,;;STEAMING COAL,ETC.ON THE S.S. TAKAPUNA.

AT QUEEN'S WHARF. -[fa JOHNSTON AND CO.havereceiv-Jiw ' ed instructions from the 'Contrac-tors for dismantling the s.s. TAKAPU-IÂ-,' to sell on the ship as above:THE WHOLE OF THE SHIP'S FIT-

TINGS, ETC.. Comprising:.70 TONS WESTPORT STEAMING

COAL,X POtBOELAIN BASINS, 40 SHIP'S

BUNKS,. WIRE MATTRESSES20 MIRRORS AND RACKS, SETTEECUSHIONS,in hair.Ijarge crranti!,;^ of mahogany and teakpanfimng, nand-painted.saloon panel-ling, large mahogany 'sideboard,ropes, derricks, 100 teak doors, fit-tings, electrical fittings, deck houses,fifeynghlß, portholes, compass and■lamps,- tarnanlins,o^s and rowlocks,C~itn, bfecks J tools,,gangways,blocks

« JllirkJ111ich oOTera.an<*num.er-onsotosr lota. -?°. fe..*°k* " kfo <»> «"<;■ buyers3583^ MORNING at 10wciock sharp.

On -view from Toeeixy morning■ . "

E. JOHNSTON/"'-_______^ Auctioneer.

3TEDNESDAY NEXT,At L3Oo'clock.; SALE BY AUCTION ~

taC^^NA^-IN-'3î"

■On-'thePremises, No. 23,Maraers street.T? JOHNSTON~AND CO. have re--"--«" ceived instructions from the ownerwho is..giving up business, to sell asabove—The -whole of the Stock of Confectionery-.and Chocolatesof all descriptionstonelled Brazil nuts and hazelnuts Day-:. ton scales,the wholo of the up-to-date;,; soda fountainplant, carbonator,doublesoda arm, motor, etc., quick and easy.lemon squeezer, sugar boiling outfit;■"_ -and^marble slab, inlaid lino, on shop■window tin trays and stands, glass

dishes, toffee display cases, polished:- ."'edge;glass,shelves,1 large and 2 mcd-:/ lum ■mirrore, ■ large glassed-in wall' showcase carpet square,'seagrass mat'"J'tli", 2 washatands. elo,, etc:; bale .Wednesday next, at 1.30 sharp.■f E. JOHNSTON,Auctioneer.

;': AUCTION SALE, -':■ TO-MORROW,AT 2 p.m...

f) W. PRICE, LTD.,havo been in-V» etructed by tho owners to sell atthoir Mart, 78-80, Lambton quay, a largoassortment of furniture, comprising—CHOICE OAK CHINA CABINETHIGH-CLASS OAK BEDROOMI. SUITE (4 pieces), OAK WARDROBE■' OAK PEDKSTAT,. OAK BKD-I STIUVD.OAK AND IlliUJ SIDE-: BOARDS, Uuchessus. Morris CViuch," : JNtorris Chair, Cosy Upholstered Cli.iir,■ Copper Kerbs, Copper CoalBox, G.L.; Tables,Kcroseno Healers,Swing Ma-. Kitchen Drcs6tr»,Hospital Beds. Car-. pet Squares, Hall' Rugs. Kitchen;'; Tables,ICerosenocllaters,Sewing Ma.-'.'. chine, D.S. Cot. Brass Scales,Sl-op-.:" ladders,Quantity Clc.-u- GlassJugs and■'■ Tumblers,StainlessCutlery. Also— -S;LARGE CAIiI'ET SQUARES (had„ \-ery little use), One Good (British)

'- Piano, One PIANO (suitable for be-ginner), TWO. PORTABLEGRAMO-; PHONES, ONE LARGE CABINET. GRAMOPHONE,and Large Assort-

.; jnent Sundry- Articles.-Z": V. W. rRICB, LTD.;: ' Auctioneers.

1 TOHNSONVILLE FAT STOCKSALE.el AYEDNESDAY,27th.(In future, until further advice,the Sale

r 'will commence at 2.30 p.m.): 40 prime bullocks; 30 prime vealers';■ 150 primo wethers\ 200 prime ewcei -100-prime lambs

WRIGHT, STEPHENSON& CO..LTD.ABRAHAM AND WILLIAMS. LTD.

.TTPPER HUTT STOCK SALE.1U.,.... THUESDAY,28th MAY, : :- At 1 p.m."" , .18 Springing .Heifers .

6 Yearling Heifers .J6 Head StoroCatlla

1 Brais■ IPonr-.» 50 swep mlaid*

SO m.i. Ijurrbd

AUCTIONS.

0N $foK■ S^goSg?ET'SeeFlair.

TO-MORROW—I p.m.—TO-MORROW.

TTERBEET SEATONwill sell for Mr.ir ■ Mans> w'io has sold his lease,the balance of his Stock of DiamondRings Cameos,Opal Rings, Dress Rings,Watches,Clocks, Cutglass, E.P. Ware,Silver Goods,Photo Frames,Art Beads,and. Sundries.Tho whole lo be sold without reserve.

HERBERT SEATON,Auctioneer.

WEDNESDAY NEXT, 27th INST.,' _11 a.m.lo Insurance Offices. Jewellers,etc.

cHT,£i rSe Milner Fireproof Safe.ERBERT SEATON"will sell by auc-tion, on tho premises, 27,Willis-st'.,opp. Grand Hotel, as above—Onelarge

■" i %Fu"ePro°£Safe, cost £112,size out-side 48 x 28 x 26 inches,inside measure-ment 42 x22 x 22i, with drawers complete.Herbert Seaton,Auctioneer. Also 1 BftCounter.GlassShowcase(mirror back).AUCTION.

TE ARO AUCTION ROOMS,57, Ghuzncestreet(Round H.B. Clothing Co. Corner).

TUESDAY, 26th MAY, at 2 p.m. sharp.

TRAVIS AND DAWE have been in--«-r structeci to sell at their Rooms,asauove, ou account of Mr. R. A. Small,who is leaviug the district, the contentsof o rooms, removed to the rooms forconvenience ot sale. (iNo reserve.)Comprising:Beautiful dining taole, nandsomo settee,

armchairs,uouble and single beds andwires, large rimu cupboard, oxidisedfixe screoii, seagrass chair, k. chairs,balcony seat, stool,desk,wood kerbs,1 griiier, garden, rake, spade, axe,quantity oi wire netting, btt of hoseand fittings, 1 bag of. garden lime, 2carpenter's saws, brass stair rods,earthenware jars (screw top).

Also,Oral dining table,2 carved chairs and 4h.b. cnairs to match, dining tables,kitchen tables, child's cots, ward-, robes,large mangle, occasional tables,double and single wood beds,stretch-ers,, and other lots too numerous tomention.Also,50 PAIRS OF MEN'S AND BOYS'ENGLISH BOOTS AND SHOESsizes 5 to 10. For absolute saleDON'T MISS THIS SALE.T. C..DAWE,Auctioneer.

TO-MORROW,At 2 p.m..

CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS, CAR-PETS, OFFICE DESK, ANDSUPERIOR HOUSEHOLDFURNI-TURE.

370 ""- . 370AUCTION ARCADE;AUCTION ARCADE,COURTENAY PLACE.

COURTENAY PLACE.

TVfESSRS. SAMSONBROS, (incorpor--LTJ- atmg Williams and Co.,Ltd.) haveueen instructed by Mr. J. Grant to soilby Public Auction:— .UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO, EnglishEXTENSION DINING.TABLE, on cas-HANDSOME 4-fold SCREENDARK KAURI SIDEBOARD,with bevel

mirror1 OAK BAGATELLE BOARDAND AC-CESSORIES3-PIECE DRAWING-ROOM SUITECHESTERFIELD COUCH,in moquette2 BIG EASY CHAIRS TO MATCH1 SCOTCH CHEST with 5 drawersDuchesse chest,wooden bedsteads,blan-

kets,kapok mattresses, easy chairs,seagrass chairs, copper kerbs, hall-stand,- linoleums, carpet squares- hearthrugs, slip mats, 'dinner sets',teasets, stainless cutlery, kitchen dress-ers, kitchen chairs,saucepans, wheel-_ barrow,otc.. 'AL'o,

'

3 BICYCLES1 SHOWCASE2 AMERICAN OKGANS'

J. M. SAMSON,. i . Auctionoer. ■

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY),2 p.m.

AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD FUR-NITURE AND GENERAL EF-

CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS,53, Cubastreet.

■ji/TESSRS. FORDHAM AND CHILDt MAuctioneers,have been instructedby Mrs. Chinery, who is leaving Welling-ton, to sell the contents of her house re-moved from Majoribanks street to 'ourrooms for convenience of sale,comprising:3-PD3CE CHESTERFIELD SUITECARPETSQUARES,RUGS SIDE-

■ STANDS, WARDROBE, DUCH-:-::--|&<S3BMBB&si£iLOwi WICICERSHEET ' Pl^

' sf^lSuSôf^cSCHILD'S'DROPSIDE COT HIGH' cSryGLASSWARE'

Also/Kitchen table, 6 kitchen chairs linokerbs,curtains,single wood and ironbeds and wire mattresses, duchesso. wasnstands, and numerous other lotsOn view 9 a.m.W. E. FORDHAM,

Auctioneer.

THE NIXOLEDARN-NO-MORECOMPANY,LONDON,

PATENT HOSIERY PROTECTOR.Patents Appliedfor 12803-24,19836-25.Also Abroad and New Zealand.

For Men, Women,and Children. Is aPermanent Remedy for Darning.HEELS WITHOUT HOLES.

THIS simple but scientific inventiondoes prevent Stockings wearing, be-cause it prevents contact movement be-tween tho hosiery and the shoo lining.Prices, all sizes,2s 6d per pair.SAMSONBROS.,Sole Agents for New Zealand,

AUCTION ARCAI/B,19. Courlenay place.

XO ENGINEERS'* MILLWRIGHTS.

WANTED to Soil,cheap, a number ofSTEEL and WOOD PULLEYSSHAFTING, PLUMMEB, BLOCKS,andBRACKETS. Apply

ENGINEER,"Ercain^ Past."

PROPERTIESFORSALE.

IMORE ABOUT KAMAHL

rpHE loir cost of these Sectionshas no:-*-. doubt been the cause of the great de-velopment that is going on, as houses andnew fencing are springing up in all direc-tions, and it will bo well, when on theground, to keep in mind that two yearsago this part of the district was under ab-solutely rural conditions.

To form an idea of future values,im-agine these Sectionswithin J of an hour'seasy and flat run from tho City by bitu-men track or served, by the Hutt ValleyTrain Service.Not only is the cost of one of those Sec-tions moderate,but the terms are so easy

as to be -within the reach of practicallyeveryone.

Write or ring for full information toOwner,S. D. THOMSON,

Kamahi,Lower Hutt

HATAITAI (VACANT).X"RD. Residence,in verygood order, re-** eently painted and papered through-out, electric light (wired for tho newpoiver), gas cooker, porcelain bath andbasin,diffused light and tiled grato infront room; section 40ftx 175ft, well laidout in flowerand vegetable gardens. Thohouse is insured for £1000,and the priceonly £1400;deposit about £250.

KELBURN.6-rd. Modern Story and Half Bungalow,with every possible convenience,well de-signed and soundly constructed;good sec-

tion, well laid out in garden, etc.; roomgarage. Absentee owner has instructed usto sell. Price £2300or offer; easy terms.

MIRAMAR,SPECULATORS OR BUILDERS—7Sections,fronting the tram line, in best

part of Miramar,size 38ft x 165ft. Price£1050for the lot; easy terms.FINCH AND WEBSTERFINCH AND WEBSTER

SHAREBROKERS,ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS159,Featherston street. Telephono 1376.

G. S. HILL & CO.,L»mbton quay, opp. Bank N.Z.Telephones: Office2456,Residence 20-ÜB.

HATAITAI—Owner leaving Welling-ton, must soil quickly, 5 Rooms,goodcondition,bathroom,porcelain bath andbasin,electricity, tiled-in ga3 cooker,hotwater service. Land 40 x 139; lawn,"gar-den. Beautiful view. £1650. £400 de-'posit.

THORNDON-Handy tram, 7 Rooms,sun porch, good condition,built of- to-tara, electricity, gas cooker,room for car-age. £2000. £370deposit.

LYALL BAY—Bungalow, 5 rooms andkitchenette,electricity, gas cooker,3 wellfires, tiled hearth, porcelain bath andbasin. Land 50 x137;nice garden. £1545

ABEL SMTTH-ST. (Terrace end)-Family 7-rd. Residence,splendid condi-tion, mco view. £1850. Terms.KELBURN—4 Rooms and kitchenetteelectricity, hot water service. Land 40 x170. £1250.£150deposit. "

MTRAMARGOVERNMENT Mortgage £950,well-built Bungalow, of 4 rooms and kit-chenette; all modern conveniences;f??dn se<£°"> ,bric!f garage.. Price£1400. £200 deposit.

ISLAND BAY£900 GOVERNMENT Mortgage, Bunga-

low, 5 rooms, porcelain bath andbasin,hot and cold water, gas cooker;wel! fires, linen press, gas copper; 60feet frontage; garage. £1475.£575or good deposit.

LYALL BAY.ONEPU ROAD (vacant), Bungalow, 6rooms, bathroom,hot and cold water-large porch, electric light, well fires,linen press, cupboards, concrete paths

Absentee owner must sell £1550 ornear offer. Terms arranged.

HORACE BAKER, LTD.,233,LAMBTON QUAY.

Agenta for BLADE'S PATENT GASFUMIGATING CO. TeL 686.

ijj OW E R HUT T.

LOWER HUTT (5 minutes from Station)—5-roomed Bungalow, heart timber,concrete foundations'and fence,imme^diato possession, back and front veran-dah, wardrobes,linen, press, pantrysafe,gas copper. Only £1350;deposit£300.

LOWER HUTT—6 Rooms,Governmentspecification, vacant, new, tiled rangeand gas stove, extra large drawing-room, inglenook, many cupboards,drawers,bins, model of convenienceand comfort; section 60 i 180, best lo-cality. Price only £1650;terms.

LOWER HUTT— 5-roomod Bungalowbuilt 2 years,garage,Govt.mortgage,'66ft-frontage. Only £1350;terms.

LOWER HUTT—Section 60V 12L Pre-toria street. Only £200.LOWER HUTT—Section'4o x 132 nearnew station. Onlj £130: bargain.'

■ GOODWINAND CHICHESTER,20,Main 'street,

LOWER HUTT.Telephone 1707 (City Exchange).

"WHERE THE SUN SHINES."VIEW ROYAL ESTATE,

Queen's Drive, Regal Gardens,Imperial terrace and Rodrieo roaH

LYALL BAY. 'View RoyalView Royal mHE First Blaza ofView Royal JL Morning Sun strikesView Royal View Royal and bathes itView Royal in GoldenGlowall day Ion"View Royal. Unsurpassed views, y?tView Royal right adjacent to KilbirnioView Royal Post Office,trams, shoppingViow Royal area, beaches,schools,ten-View Royal nis lawns, bowling greenView Royal football grounds, yet awayView Royal from the noise, sand nuis-View Royal anees, etc.View Royal Maximum Views withViow Royal Minimum ClimbView Royal Recognised by all as theView Royal most solect and choice posi-View Royal tion of Lyall BayView Royal Developed on latest town-View Royu planning principles, ensur-Viow Roya ing practically level build-View Royal ing sites.View Royal Ihese charming Sites areView Roya selling rapidly. Call to-day,View Roya or ring 3472. A motor-carView Royal at your disposal to viewView Royal Our ' wonderful tormq "View Royal £25 DEPOSIT AND £2 A\ lew Roya MOMI-f pays principal, in-View Royal terest 6 per centView Royal ALL LARGE SECTIONSView Royal up to 31 perches.View Royal bend for Plans and VipwsView Royal of Lyall BayView RoyalView Royal _ JAMES STELLIN,View Royal Licensed Land Agents/andView Royal SharebrokersView Royal Subdivisional ExpertsView Royal 56a,Blanners street 'View RoyalView Koyal Chief Agents Yorkshire. View Royal Insurance Co., Ltd.

MOTORfS~L'S-fhc~Ni^nFH7^k7~aKoar-viow Mirror by rlny, a Glare.

Protector by ni-bt Strong aiid efficient.Spotlights, Bulb?, Sparking Plugs; .illAca«ffflori«fc. Price* njti»i; rsasbnatlsCombinedBujww, Ltd., Dtiqa-st,

a. E. MANLEY,LAND AND ESTATE AGENT AND

VALUER,Druids' New Building,Opposite Midland Hotel. Tel. 1107.HIGHLAND PARK (close to)—With a

pretty outlook over harbour;extreme-ly fine, level, and sunny section, to-gether with a beautifulNow Bungalowof 6 large rooms, alsoblutoly the lastword in designand conveniences. Mustbe seen to bo appreciated. Price£2050,terms.LYALL BAY—Freyberg street, close toschool,Splendid Sectionand a Well-built Bungalow of 5 good rooms. Allup-to-date conveniences. Absolute

KELBURN—With bright outlook over-looking Harbourand surrounding dis-tricts. Substantial 6-rd. Residencewith all convs. Price £1650. Bar-gain.

HATAITAI—Attractive Bungalow of 6rooms and sleeping porch; up-to-datelabour-saving devices; overlookingJ^vans Bay; sheltered and sunny.Price £2200,terms.ISLAND BAY^Choice, sunny, and shel-tered position, only 2imins. tram, 5roomed Bungalow and kitchenette,beamed and panelledceilings, and wellTf°WN, ("«mty Colombostreet)-Absolutely the last word in New Bun-galows, comprising 4 large rooms andkitchenette; wood panelled rooms, or-namental ceihngs, every thinkableconvenience. Price. £1625. Terms.

J- H.A UCTIONEERS & LAND AGENTS^6*p'M;^ Featherston streetNORTHLAND. (2: mins. fromproposed carstop)—Particularly well-built Bunag--01w of 5 rooms, kitchenette,0.1.,andevery possible conveniouce,sun nor-hcasement windows,-atractive appear-ance; land 40ftx 160ft. Price £1550;A"au cash. 'kte£ BAY-Mo^" 5-rd. House andk tchenette,everypossible modern ap-

HnenCr,WP°rC- and basin- huilt^linen press recently papered with ex-CreHO^8^5 Wd 35ffcxL th»««BUy '

"I-to-dateBungalow of 5 rooms and kitchenette„¥ Pomts gas cooker,etc., built-incupboartls, etc.; land 40ft k 120ftWÔO 531^' C°nCrot(' »«tsTHORNDON-Comfortable Home of 73&Kn o«i«, sound con-dition throughout,o.L, range,and gas

fngi^dî^rs-atnSS; S5& Buildinss: M^&&mGt^° FARK-B«autiful Home ftLr 1? 1' ar/°- rec°Ption hall, sunSSS,lff repleto everypossible modern appliance, modernpapenngs,large rooms, designed f"

: mJi,rst-c'ass orfer; level sectioncontains fths of an acre. Price £1300.KELBURN-BcanUful Home of 6 roomsof charming deeign, replete with everypossible modern convenience,'decorat-ed throughout in. latest stv'le, nicelyelevated from road; land 50 x 125ft

£2500 Bardcn> cto-; cas* acces3- Pnco* 351

SELECT YOUR HOME!SELECT YOUR HOMEIFrom the Following List of Reasonably-priced Properties:

T)EPOSIT£ISO-Good letting proposi-XJ tion 7-rd. House,electric light, gasWellington South,near tram and storesPrice 4(1250. Thomson,Brown,and S'KELBURN-Price £1350.Deposit £260Comfortableone-floor House, and largosection, well laid out with paths and gfrfn^rn^5,E?°islzedr°°". Up-to-date wnitoenamel bathroom,largo washhouse andwork-shop. Situatedabout 8 minutes CableCar. Thomson,Brown, and East, Ltd.

NEWTOWN (tram shed.vicinity)-Two-story7rd.: House,bathroom and sculleryporcelain bath and basin, special hotwater service, built-in dresser aud cup-boards. Level section. Price £1150Ihomson,Brown,and East, Ltd.

GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE - Wohave for salo 3 Kilbirnie Bungalows, 5and 6 rooms, "th .substantial Governmentloans thereon. Pnces from £1400. Lethomes!130113117 C°nduCt y°u over a«»PR.ETTY NEW BUNGALOW-Situ-ated on large level section,alongside tramand school. £250.built home. Drawing and dining-rooms 3bedrooms white enamel ba&rofmkitch-enetto and laundry Electric light.' ''Bun-galow gas stove, tiled well fireplaces Car-

t. "' On'y selling agents. Thornson, Brown,and East,Ltd. J-noai-

n^td-^vithXZ^concrete paths. Price f?=;nn n. ifquired £50PO. Thorrfson, £, *£HIGHLAND PARK-Ideal sunnyloca-.on. Latest design Bungalow compris-

ectncity, etc. Beautifullj' papored Lin^£25°0Ut £, \^ P"° Deporti<K>o. Immediate possession. Make an

KH.BIRNIE BARGATN-51375. Bun-galow of 5 rooms, kitchenette,bathroomlaundry verandah,and large workshopelectee light, gas stove, range hot mdtit 1 «-*?' poTCe]ai" bal}! a^d h»" 2tiled fireplaces, pantry, linen cupboardlarge flat, section, concrete paths. Veryhandy tram and Post Office. Terms i7ranged,, with £250cash. Only "ellin"

Agents, Thomson, Brown,and EaS £ Ltd

WASHINGTON-AY. (off). Brooklvn--5 minutes tram, overlooking city and 'bar-hour: bplondid investment, 2 flats j.TriHouse, bathroom washhouse,balcony, andverandah,electric hght, porcelain bathgas stove, 2 ranges, good hot water ser-vice Recently papered. Plenty of roomfor flower and vegetable garden. Con-crete paths Rental value £3,prico £l?00ierms to be arranged. " ■'

THOMSON, BROWN, ANDEAST, LTD.,15, GREY STREET.

(For particular's aH-er 6 p.m., Telenhon"86-651),

PROPERTIESFORSALE.

JTARRY a. SHEPHERD,*-■" 111,Customhouse quay,o . °PP- Bank N.Z.Secretary HATAITAI LAND CO..LTD.Hfe'« sale. 100 to choose from.HAIAITAI (sole agent)-7-rd. House,

iuatai-rd., an attractive and goodproperty, in excellent order, con-structed of best of timbers,Marseilles

FTATATtJtO^ £250°-B} AJ le agent)-6-rd. House,son**r|. n1? best of order and condi-

HA'fÂl-Level Section,5 rooms andkitchenette; £1550.

FOR SALE.ISLAND BAY. ISLAND BAY.

SPLENDID FAMILY RESIDENCE.T AND 48 x 165,~TTue, Land Transfer" 1 111 &Tery possible convenience;

c.L, beu, gaSj gas 3tov hot tram3 minutes,sun all day; 8 large Rooms,large bathroom, w.c, shower,etc; con-crete patiISj lawns> gronndj WBu plantedwith native trees, etc. House easily con-verted mto 2 flats; room for garage. Pricelow terms easy to reliable purchaser. In-spection invited.,X _.. PITOTONGA,

35,Ribble street, Island Bay.

fIMJNY HOMES AND HOMESTHATjl COUNTTHORNDON-GenUemaii's Residence ofJ.U rooms, built of totara, tiled roof,

polished kanri interior,porcelain bath.J wardrobes,electric light, hot points,level section. Prpr ;CQ £4100;terms ar-ranged. Most glorious home in best

(select part)_6 Rooms andkitchenette dining-room20 1 16, Mar-se Iks roof oriel windows,hall, por-k "* bath, electric light, large cali-pbont; big section. 2 frontages; Govtmortgage House built only 24 years.

ORIENTAL BAY-8 Rooms, alongsidelat^h dTbt electrio li?ht' P°rce"lain bath1, caliphont. h. and c. water.Pnco fciOOO.Most artistically design-

MT wwpi«W oice Portion.Ml. VICTORIA—New 6-rd. Bungalow,concrete foundations, portico haiCwardrobes;afrpft fireplaces,t,t Points, porcelain bath, caU-F«"l^ V-"13 cvâter, concrete paths.W S^'°D.-- ,Prica £2SO°-A homo

TrATATT?T Satosfy &* most fastidious.SSSrfl^

seen ?T!' *"c -° £2m- M«* beseen to be appreciatedMARTIN MTNTYRE & CO

H. G.RUTTER & CO.,35, PANAMA STREET,

JÂND AND ESTATE AGENTS.

£10Oden.TE& 6 ?°Oms ' s»^ntial resi-.denoe,Thorndon, on tram line, allSDacTfn11063 lw»|.«»"er sectionspace for garage.Price £1350SJSLBURN-Ver, superior Residence,6' thZ^hn f""^ lj built and Cni««d

Pr°r£a?te^sat5nobfa^ earden-L01onEcRfIoIOT^ 1

<"».»*»tion)-i Rooms,

3-ACRE Block of I^vel Land, smtableprffc liU S. levol approacb-

THORNDON-Gentloman's Superior Re-.sidence, B.large and lofty rooms allconveniences, in first-class orderthroughout, nearly i-acre land, bestsituation. Price £3000; terms. 6386NEWTOWN-Substantial -Residence sixrooms, one floor, gas and c.1.,porce-ain bath and basin, brick jraraac-'Am *uK 140f- Pnce £180°r terms£500cash. gvgsTHORNDON-3 Cottages, each 4 rooms

?>■ c°nv;oniences;land 132ft frontage.Pnce £2425;terms £450 cash;or wouldsell separately, 03 £150deposit, imme-diate possession. g258KILBIRNIE-Beautiful Bungalow, fiverooms, large hall and living-room orieland casement windows,all up-to-dato

conveniences; land 100ft frontage.Price £1600;terms £300cash 6388ISLAND BAY-5 Rooms,one floor eland gas cooker porcelain bath andbasin, tiled grates, coal range,ward-■fiS i"?1 PS^? and "Pboards; landcash

IC° s°; terms £150HUTT.ROAD-30 Acres Freehold L^nfall m graa, carries 10 cows and horse'anl,B"ltabl6 f°r P°°ltry, pigs c":good 6-roomed house and oatbuildinc-'s'also 4-roomed cottage. Prico £1750----torms £350.

H. ERNEST LEIGHTON,A UCTIONEE.R AND ESTATE■**" AGENT.

(Established 1902.)Member of Land Agente' Aisociatioa,182,Featherston street.Lower Hutt Office: Just opp. Bridge

HOBSON-ST. (off)_

Exceptionally fineone^tory Home,8 rooms, por.c. bath,basin, h. and c, c.1., gas steve, con-crete foundations,plastered through-out, splendid section; price £5500----terms £1500cash.OVERTOUN TERRACE-Attractive 5-. rd. House, pore, bath, basin, goodgarden, live hedges, concrete paths,

immediate possession; price £1450;terms £250cash;balance arranged.NGAIO (close to Station)—One-story 6-rd.Bungalow,all heart timbers,h. and c,c.1., hot point, pore, bath and basin,every modern convenience;section 42x 150. Prico £1450;£200deposit, bal-ance easy terms.HANKEY-ST.-Modern Bungalow, 6large rooms c.1., h. and c, built-in

wardrobes, bathroom, gas cooker«n7 c°n7enience; price £2200; cashibOO; balance arranged; immediatepossession.

L0WfER F^T-Gentleman's Residence,of 8 large rooms, besides bathroom,pore bath basin,h. and c, c.1.. hotpoints, built-in wardrobes, linenpress, cupboards, verandah 3 sides,charming aud woll sheltered garden,lawn, live hedges, motor garago, etc.,first-classlocality, snnjiy situation;price £2750;terms arranged.

LOWE? HUTT-Artislic Modern Con-crete Bungalow. 5 rooms and kitchen-ette, every possiblo convenience,c.1.,n. and c., pore, hath, basin, bandy tostation, good locality: stand any in-spection. Prp riCa £1750; about £500easn required.

LOWER HUTT-Gentlcnian's Residenceot 11 rooms and every possible con-venience, motor garage'and other out-buildings, charming and exceptionallybno grounds, lawns,orchard, sheltertrees, wl th 2or more acres as desired.Price according to area. Details tobona Gdopurchasers only.

LOWER lIUTT-Convonient 5-rd. Bun-galow, bathroom,h. and c, every con-venience, scullery, washhousc, copper,tubs under one roof- exceptionallygood Ecction,laid out in lawn, flowerand vegetable garden, motor garage,central position, handy school. Pricaonly £1550;terms arranged.

PROPERTIESFOR SALE.

GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE ANDGROUNDS FOR SALE.J vLOSE to Wellington, trams run withinv>> 100 yards of the property, beautifulposition; contains 12 Largo Rooms, allconveniences,built to carry another storywhen required. 5 ACRES OF LAND,wtih access to three streets. The groundsare well planted with choice trees andshrubs. It would make an ideal Gentle-mans Residence or a Public Institution,orcould be divided off if necessary. Price£7500. Cashrequired £2500. Balance onmortgage at 6 per cent. Apply

DWAN BROS.,Willis street, Wellington.

GENTLEMAN'S SUPERIORRESI-DENCES.

ISfco ?5000; 8 Rooms,£4500;6 Rooma.£4550 Highland Park, 8 Rooms,£5000««r,J?ffer: M°dern Bungalow, garage,£2500.Mt. Victoria, 12 Rooms, £3750!Seatoun,£4000.Pirie-st., 8 Rooms,£2200.Rilbimie, recommended, £1750.CheaperHomes near Willis-st., £1450, 8 Rooms.£*dn°n!al<^rd- ,9 Rooms. £1650,down to£.400.Young's,Bowen-st.

COUNTRY GENERAL STORE.NO GOODWILL.

fTK) wind ud an estate wo have been in-J- etructed to sell the stock, fitting*and plant of a well-established GoneraiStoreBusiness,situated in good countrydistrict. The whole to be purchased atvaluation,approximately £500. The pro-mises,consisting of corner shop, with liv-ing accommodation,can either be pur-chased or leased at a reasonable rental,lhero is a great opportunity here for alive man.

GOLDINGHAM AND BECKETT. LTD.,Land Department,Palmerston North.

HARCOURT & CO.,1/*° AGENTS'

AND SHAREBRQKERS,Members of Wellington Land Agents'Association^ WelUngto^Stock Exchange.SECTIONS FOR SALE IN EVERYSUBURB.MOUNT VICTORIA-Two-storoy Resi-dence of 8 rooms, including self-con-tained flat of 3 rooms; a first-classrent producer. This property is in ahandy position, and is in good order.

KELBURN—S-rd. One-floor Residence,equipped with every modern appliancein hrst-class order; erected on a goodsection; commanding an ideal view

NtWTUWN-5-rd. . Cottage, equippedwith every possible convenience han-dy to town. Price £1025;£100 cashrequired.

One-floor Residentbathroom, porcelain bath and basingas cooker,caliphont, etc.; in first-class order. Price £1450;easytormsarranged. iw;MIRAMAR-Residence of 5 rooms andkitchenette,c. light, h. and c. water!gas cooker well fireplaces, beam andP aster ceilings, wardrobes,cupboards,A.200 cash required coiBERHAMPORE-o-rd.- Two-floor Resi-dence,fitted with every possible ap-pliance, everything in perfect orderAdmirably suited to let in two flat.Easy terms. Price £1200 viiiTHORNDON-Two-floorResidence of 7large rooms fitted throughout withevery possible modern appliance. Thisaome la situated within two minutestiSu ?'"■«»**»« ideal view, issuitable for two self-contained flats,orwould make an ideal apartment orboarding-house. The timber and work-J^nship are excellent,the vahL ster-uD|Ti an,d tho- Sltuation sunny and, i sheltered. Price £1850; large Government mortgage. Terms arranged

LOWER HTJTT .(in absolutely the Wpart)-Califomian Bungalow^ 6 !„!rooms fitted,in a styloônd to norfeThm home is erected on a largo 6"cltion, and. the grounds are splendidly*2500 m S aDd gardc°- P^co

BAS~IN RESERVE (vicimty)-SpiendidHomo of seven good rooms, fitted withevery modern appliance, includi"£rft° k oh, en9tte> bathroom,porceSubath and basin, range,hot aid codwater, gas cooker,numerous CVZboards etc This property is in 3lfecfc order,suitable to bo divided into. two flats. Price £1950; easy terrrSarranged. , ,„,THORNDON-Modem Residence of 5large rooms and sleeping porch, fittedwith every labour-saving device,abso-lutely no climb and commands anideal view of the city and harbour-one of the best propositions in the disltnct. Price £1750;terms arranged

1225

S. GEOEGE NATHANAND CO.,

105,CUSTOMHOUSEQUAY.

KARORI—An attractive Home of 4rooms, bathroom with porcelain bath

and basin,hot and cold water, electriclight, beautifulgarden, fowlhouseandrun; very large section. Price £1250;terms. This is a property we canrecommend. 195

WADESTOWN—Anattractive Home of 8rooms, on one floor, comprising 4 bed-rooms, nursery, living-room, dining-room, kitchen, bathroom, scullery,telephone-room, with every possibleconvenience,within 2 minutes of thetram; fine largosection;motor garage.Price for quick sale £3100;terms. Im-mediate possession will be given. 168

MIRAMAR—2 Splendid Building Sites;total area J-acre,practically level,withfine outlook and handy to tram. Price£200each; terms. 116

KARORI—7-rd. Residence,.all largorooms, with every convenience; finesection, 61ft x 198ft. Prico £1500;£500deposit. 193

HIGHLAND PARK—The remaining 30Sectionsin this popular locality aronow available,'prices from £150 up-wards. Terms only 10 per cent, down,10 per cent, in six months,10 per cent.in 12 months. Balance in 5 years at5 per cent. '

KELBURN—A Superior 6-rd. 2-storyResidence,with large sun porch andevery possible convenience,porcelainbath and basin, range, gas cooker,caliphont, rooms panelled and pret-tily papered, splendid vegetable gardenat, back of house; concrete paths. Prico£2500,with only £600 cash required

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S. GEORG-ENATHAN AND CO. arcSpecialists in (ho handling of Properly,and offer thoroughlyofGcientservice in t.f>ofollowing departments of their rapidly-growing business: —(a) Saloof Town and Country Properly(privately or by auction).

(n) Leasing Town and Country Pronerlv(c) Management of Estates■(d) Collectionof Rents and Interest(cheque and statement monthly, or whenjcaircd).(f) Salo of Household Furniture and

Effects.(g) Valuation and Inventory.(h) Attorney for Absentees.(i) All Classesof Insurance Underwrit-ten.(j) Mortgages Arranged.

■The Firm will be pleased to receiveyour instructions, or will call upon youif desired. The work to be done,bu itgreat or small, will be carried through toyour complete satisfaction.

IÛRNITURE - Factory V~Pubfe.M. Quality and best construction guar-anteed Visit Factory, ShowroomsWel-lington Cabinet Co.. Ltd., AdelaidordOpsn Friday night*..

WANTED TOSELL.

WANTED to Sell,RAILWAY IRONvarious lengths, Second-handPulleys

?,- ?S..,Grindstones, Wire Rope, Tanks!%ail 1' Sluare Forge, Vises,and allkinds of Iron for concrete work.STEVENS AND CO.,Scrap Metal and Machinery Merchants,132,Abel Smithstreet.Telephone 20-333.

FOR SALE.

A: QUANTITY OF PACKING: CASES.Apply, .

SAMUELS AND KELLY LTD118,Wakeßeldstreet.

FIREPROOF DOORS.WANTED TO SELL, 4 FIREPROOF'» DOORS,7ft x'4ft 6in, nearly newand made up to the requirements of theNew Zealand Underwriters' Association.Apply

THE ENGINEER,"Evening Post."

CASES FOR SALE.

ous sizes, cheap.Apply

THE ENGINEER,"The Evening Post."

MANGOLDS. MANGOLDS.T-AERY AND CO., LTD., Allen street,J-i Wellington, have for Private Sale,large quantities of MANGOLDS,BASICSLAG, and supplies of CANTERBURY-GROWN SEED POTATOES,consistingof Sutton'sSupreme, Gamekeepers, ArranChief, New Era, etc.

Quotations upon application.

ENGINE.AND POWERPLANT.

Jp 0R SALE,50-H.P. TANGYE GAS ENGINE,

With Spare New Piston,Liner, etc. Willoperate off town gas, suction gas, orbenzine.

SUCTION GAS PRODUCER PLANTalso 26 K.W. 105 VOLT DYNAMO*and several 105 VOLT MOTORS*SWITCH GEAR, ETC. JUtJluufa>

i The.Plant is in perfect condition,andwill be sold at a VERY LOW FIGUREApplyENGINEER, -"Evening Post"

WHITE WASTE PAPER.TO BUTCHERS, GROCERS,FISH

MERCHANTS, ETC.

WE can supply Clean White Paper,suitable for wrapping, in anyquantities. .

Apply■

PUBLISHER,"Evening Post"

" HOTEL TO LET.

WE require a tenant for a really goodHotel, Wellington District Rent£22 week. Weekly average takings

£176. Cashrequired, about £1500.Hotel, Christehurch. Trade £200weekly. Rent £16. Price £2450,includ-

ing furniture. ■ ..:..,"■Hotel, Pahiatua, 5 years. Rent £4

Price, £1500.DWAN BROS..Hotel Owners,wellington.

hotels;

Under New Management

/-IARLTON HOTEL, WILLISKJ STREET, WELLINGTON.Torm3 Moderate.

JT. H. RENNIE.Telephone 863.

"CITY BUFFET,~PRIVATE HOTEL./CORNER Colomboand Lichfieldstreets,V^ Christchurch. Most central house incity; 5 minutes from station, 3 minutesG.P.0., Gardens,river, and 'theatres.Been remodelled,rodecorated,and refurn-ished throughout. Luxurious lounges, ex-cellent cuisine, moderate tariff. Idealhome for travellers and tourists. R. M.C. Hyman, Proprietress. All trams fromstation stop outside.

HERE to Stay in Christehurch.—St.Elmo Private Hotel, Superior Pri-vate Accommodation,52, Worcester street,West End, 2 minutes from G.P.O. Beau-tiful lawns, gardens, etc. Moderate tariff.F. J. MURRAY. Proprietor. Tel. 872.

WANTED Known—City Hotel, Cour-tenay-pl., Wellington (at Tram Ter-minus). Finest Brands of Wines andSpirits in Stock. Speight's XXXX Dun-edin Beer always obtainable at the CityHotel. All trams arrive and depart closeto the City Hotel. Single bottle sold atwholesale price at 'the City Bottle Store.

BUSINESSNOTICES.

ASK FOR

RED BAND ALE,ED BAND ALE,

An IdealDinner Ale.

Brewed and Bottled bj

NEW ZEALAND BREWERIES,LTD.,j (Wellington Branch).

WORN TIRES

ARE a menace. New tires a heavy ex-pense. Now,Mr. Motorist,why not

compromise by having those old worn tiresmade like new for the winter?

THE A.B.C. VULCANISINGDEPARTMENT

By their special process of building upand retreading tires can do this for a very

small charge.

A.B.C.'MOTOES (N.Z.), LTD..(Vulcanising Department),

127,Lainbtou quay Wellington.

DON'T TAKE "CHANCESWHENMOVING FURNITURE.

"WTHEN you-have to retnovo nut it inT V , the hands of the New Zealand Ex-

press Company, who have the reputationfor careful handling. Our aim is to dothe work so that clienls will be pleasedwith our cure, our skill, our methodsgenerally. That wo are successful,hun-dreds of letters testify. Will you not con-sult us when you are going to shift?Esti-mates gladly given.

THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESSCO., LTD.,

87-89,Customhousequay, Wellington.

ri"UIE Njraio Timber and Joinery Co.,J- Ltd., Builders. All"classes of workundertaken. Plans and Specifications pre-pared for nominal fee. Estimates given.lsli?ph,quß 18-82(;.

TENDERSt BUILDERS' MATERIAL.-_, TO BUILDERS.npENDERS are invited for the Erection"*■ of a 2-story Brick Warehouse Pre-mises in Dixon street. Plans and (speci-ficationsmay be seen at my ofiice, wherettW"" close on WEDNESDAY, 3rdJUNE, at noon.

J. M. DAWSON,F.N.Z.1.A.,Architect,GovernmentLife Building. Wellington.

.TO BUILDERS.

Erection, of a Six-roomedResidence inwf?traiAt?frace- Plans' etc-> hornWILLIAM FIELDING, F.N.Z IAEvening Post" Buildings.

TO TAILORS AND MANUFAC-rpENDERS are invited for the supplyJ- of 60 Pairs of Trousers and 8 Uni-forms (more or. less) for Messengers andOrderlies at Parliament Houso. Vor-styleof Uniformsand other informationapplyto the Chief Messenger, House of Repre-sentatives. The lowest or any tendernot necessarily accepted. Tenders close30th MAY, 1925.

FIBROUSPLASTER BOARDS."pOR Interior Linings to walls and ceil-S. ings, lire, borer,and sound proof.Also sanitary and everlasting, and manu-facturedin WELLINGTON. These fibr-ous plaster boards are made not only inplain surfacesheets, like imported boardsare, but also in highly artistic designs.They also include a tiled pattern for'bath-rooms, kitchens,etc, and are recommend-ed by the City Councilfor buildings inthe brick area, and they offer large re-ductions reinsurances in comparison withscrim and paper. We can make your cot-tage or mansion look beautiful, so calland let us demonstrate our fibrousplasterboards to you, and then compare our localgoods and prices with the foreign articleGRANLITE CO.; LTD., .

Factory: 130, Adelaide road.Office: 16, Farish street.

USE SilverstreamBricks—Prices,Build-ers, £4 105 per thousand,less 5 percent, cash discount; Chimneys, £4 perthousand,less 5 per cent, cash discount-at Lower Hutt, Petone,and LambtonSta-tions. Moderate cartage rates to all partsof the city and suburbs. WellingtonOffice, Cablestreet. Tel. 21-827 WorksSilverstream. Tel. 117,Upper Hutt

W. A. CHOTE, LTD.,FARISH STREET. TELEPHONE 763AGENTS: '

Wilson's (N.Z.) Portland Cement,Ltd.—The Cementthat has stood the tostof time.

"JAEGER" Concrete Mixers—The Bestonthe market.WHITE Atlas Cement, Hydraulio

Lime, White lime, Carbonate ofLime. Fire Clay Goods,Pots, Pip«s, etoetc.USE MAXWELL PLASTER WALL"

BOARD,riIHE Ideal Board for linings and ceil--■- ings. Canbe used in the brick area,never buckles, warps, or shrinks. Abso-lutely draft and dust-proof.

Call, write, or tel. the Agente:JOSEPHNATHAN AND CO.,LTDBox 1509, Tel. 3903,Nathan's Buildings.

A LL-STEEL WHEELBARROWS, forA builders,contractors, gardeners; allshapes and sizes. Makers—PETROTITEAND CHALLENGEHEATERS. LTD.,

274,Taranaki street.Telephone 22-173.

Telephone 22-02&.

BLADE'SPATENT GASFUMIGATINGCOMPANY,

233,Lambton quay.

IF-: you-want-your home free,from ver-min, have 'it Fumigated by ourscientificmethod,which completely eradi-cates Bugs, Fleas,Cockroaches,Woodlico.

SUverfish,Rats, Mice,and Wood-borer.This gas has been used in Dwellings,

Hotels, Shops. Warehouses,Ships, etc.Never fails to kill all Pests.'Established 10 years. Tel. 636.

ETROUS WASHTUBS. ReinforcedConcrete(two-compartment). TheTub that will last for over. Hundreds al-ready in uso in Now Zealand,and thous-auds in Australia. Reinforcedwalls con-siderably thinner,but all.other dimensionspractically the same as tho largest woodentubs.. Inside surfacoas smooth as marble,and all top edges protected with a hand-some brass beading. £3 16a, from leadingHardware Merchants,or direct from theManufacturers,

THE PETROUSTELE CO.,LTD.,188, Seatounroad, Kilbirnie, and atDunedin. Tel. 25-093. '

BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.NOTE some of our first-class BuildineLines:—PABCOWALT/ BOARD. In all leneths

2, 3, and 4ft widths. X

SATURATED FELTS. In 500 sq. ftMALTHOID ROOFING and DAMP-

COURSES."STEEL SASHES,CONCRETEBLOCKS.

Our Prices are Right.Tel. 999.

'AUBREY GUALTERAND CO.,149-151,Featherston street,

ChiefAgents.

WIREWORK. WIREWORK.

FOGLIA AND COPPWire-working Manufacturers of everydescription, 82. Vivian street. Estimatesgiven for Wire Shutters, Window andMachinery Guards,Fancy Wire Fencingand Gates, GardenArches.

. DOORS.

BALTIC Pine,. 17s 6d Oregon, from30s;Red Pine, from 345;Redwood,from 50s;Totara, from 60s.Full range of sizes and designs. Get ournew price list.

W. H. LONG AND CO.,13-15,Lower Cubastreet Tel. 2662.'.

ARCHITECTSAND PLUMBERS.HUSH SILENT FLUSHER.

! A TROUBLE-PROOF FlushingXjL .Valve, silent. in operation, '

artistio in appearance, absolutelyguaranteed to give efficientservice.Dispenses with cisterns. The"Hush" is really silent. *

Wholesale Distributors:NELSON BROS.,

63, Dixon Etreet, Wellington.

TO BUILDERS.Telephone 25-224.

STACEY AND CO.. LTD180. Adelaide roadTIMBER MERCHANTS.Joinery Supplied.^ Dressing done for theTrade.

GASCOPRESSEDBRICKS., GASCOPRESSEDBRICKS.

THESE bricks are now available Price£4 10s per 1000 at works,Jess 5 percent, discount for monthly settlementsManufacturedby -the "slid plastic* sys-tem, Gasco Pressed Bricks are of good col-our, even quality, and size,and of perfectdensity aud finish.

GASCOPRESSED BRICKS, LTD.Works—Mirainar. Telephone 25-358.Office—102,Customhousequay,

Telephone 2947.THUS. FOKSVTH,Secretary., '

"OTOR CARS. Etc.

QOOJ3 USED CAES AT REASON-ABLE PRICES..

Model. Price.

Touring Car, self-«tartcr 50Mznen-a^ model. Si^ g- 50ed, Continental Touring Car,l^narlssworth body, painted dark

15°cplonml-boilt3-seater body, very

loon S?*.to handle and economical 851923 Dodgo Coupe, balloon tires atM^1"' _i.ln boantttul oondition

JT?U Sedan-^lyi;p{;""show' model,only done 5300 miles,con-

,uition as new 500.924 Chevrolet do "l^^^'mOO»-t£S>»^°?dition a" n6w» fitted

I<»4 of Miehelin comfort oords ... 200iq5J Standard Model Chevrolet ...... 1501924 Esses De luxe, 6-eyl. Touring191Q £"'■ PT*^ dark "" 2501919 Bu.ck 6-cyl. Touring Car—veryioo/Si 5°nditi°°. i«st repainted ... 150.1924, StandardModel ChevroletTour-,rv,/n/ 9* r> new upholstery covers 1501924 6-cyl. Essex Touring Car, wireiMn

Wreols al?d baUoon tires 2751920 5-seater Overland,good condi-tion 1401^23 Ford Sedan—2-spoed axle, and

manyextras, first-classorder 175Phoenix SmallEnglish Touring Car,in Bret-class order, eelf-starter,cheap car to run 1001923 Essex 4-cyL Touring Car, good

condition_

2501922 Dodge Touring Car. 2 Bparo

rims, sound mechanical order ... 2501921 6-cyL StudebakerTouring Car 1501925 Chevroletdo Luxe Touring Car

—Duoo finish, whole car as new 2101925 Chevroletdo Luxe Touring Car v

—bine Duoo finish, condition asnew „ 210

THE DOMINION MOTORS,LTD.,Conxten&y place,

WeHrnjrton.

80 BETTER USED CABS.FREE SERVICE.

/"Y*f RITE us or ring for our complete

Catalogue. Tel. 23-172.

MOTOR-CAREXCHANGE'(Magnus Motors,Limited),

" 115-119,.Vivian street, Wellington.

SERVICEIN THE BROADESTSENSE.What it Means to the Car and Truck

Owner:"ITODERN PREMISES, ->"" CENTRAL SITUATION.UP-TO-DATE PLANT AND EQUIP-„■ MENT."CheAbilityand Will to give Serviceand

Satisfaction.WILLERTON MOTORENGINEERING

AND GARAGECO.,LTD..Molesworth and Aitken streets,

Wellington.. When in Trouble,Ring 2169.

THEY'RE DOWN AGAIN 1irpHE wonderfulB.S.A. Motor Cycle is-"- again down in price. £66. Terms,£22 3s 4d deposit, and 12 monthly pay-

ments of £3 19s. Who'd be without a.motor-cycle?

THOS. H. OATES,.Douglas, 8.5.A., and the Unapproach-able Norton Agencies,

64,Dixon street, Wellington.

"BICYCLE WRECKS"BROUGHT to us for repairs indicats

that too many have courted troubleand married disaster by buying low-gradacycles; Rather enjoy your ride in safetyand comfort by buying reliable Cycles atreasonable prices from

F. J. W. FEAR AND CO.,63-65,Willis street,

Wellington.The oldest established Cycle Engineers,

whose reputation, quality goods, andskilled workmanshipare known and bringus business from all over the Dominion.

We stock Cycles from £6 10a to £16,andthe most carefuland largest selection ofAccessories obtainable.

Established 45 years. Every customera satisfiedcustomer.Tel. 976. Tel. "Fear."

fIYCLES—We have a very fine rangov-/ of English Cycles at prices to suitall. Stockistsfor Argyle, Royal, Bur-bury, and Saltley machines. Also largestocks Tires and Accessories. Mitchelland Co.,74, Lambton-qy. TeL 1579.

QUEEN'S MOTOR WORKS.Cambridge terraoe. ■

Repairs Efficiently Executed!. :All Accessories Stocked.

Telephone 20-867.E. E. MOVES ....„ Proprietor.

OUR USED CAR PRICES'ARE

RIGHT.THE NASH N.Z. MOTORS,LTD. '

DODGETOURING CAR—Recentmodel' -with Colonial Body. Privately owned,

arid in first-classorder.DODGE SEDAN—Fitted with five Bal-

loon Tires. Conditionas new.BUICK SIX TOURER—Late, model,

ready, to drive away. This car ismechanically right.

BUICK SIX TOURER-7-Lato model. Fit-ted with side screens, bumper, scropnwiper, and two spare tires and rims.

NASH SIX ROADSTER—Has.plenty ofand has fine appearance. This car is agreat puller, and can be bought at theright price.

NASH SIX TOURER—Hasplenty ofspeed, power, and acceleration. Allextras fitted.

CHKVr.OI~.KfSEDAN as new. This car' has had very littlo uss, and is therighttypo tor winter.

No roasonablo offer refusedfor any of-the abovo cars. Rinjt 9&5.or call at, ourShowroom, 9, Waring Taylor street.

Terms can bo axransed on any of thaabove cars. '

NASH (N.Z.) MOTORS,LTD.

NEW MODEL

Call and have Trial on Latest Models.The Roughest Roads Ride Easy. Th«New Spring Fork does the trick.Easy Terms; £30 deposit; 25s per weekfor balance.Second-hand Machines—Take your pick.

£10deposit; 20s per week.SUTHERLAND AND RANK.INE,

Indian Distributors,34, Mercer street,

Wellington.

RUGBYSATURDAY'S GAMES

ATHLETICS THIRD DEFEAT

' PONEKE,-'VARSITY, AND MARISTUNBEATEN.

Poneks 0 Athletic '.. 0lierhampore .... a Old Boys 3"Varsity 11 Wellington 3Marist 3 Oriental 3Hutt .: 9 Selwyn 0

l'etone, a bye.The progressof the local competitions

was not affectedto any extent by thebad weather at the end of last week,theconditions on Saturday afternoon ne-cessitating only a few postponements oflower grade games.F,orthe greater partof the afternoonthe weather was notunkind to football, and, though a sou-therly with a keen bite was in evidence,most people who followed the Rugbygamesfound enough in the play forTeal warmth of enthusiasm. ' The seniorgameswere keenly contested,and theresults generally were such as to leavethe championship still very open. ■Ath-letic, however, were unable to repeattheir notable success over Petono,andfor the third time this season they hadlo accept defeat,this time at the handsot' Poneke. This game was staged atAthletic Park, and it made a very ac-ceptable offering to patrons. The play■was strenuous throughout, with both |sets of forwardsbattling vigorously allthe way and receiving good assistancefrom the backs.,Poneke's form was su-perior to that of their opponents, andthe win by six points was well deserved.Petone had a bye, but enthusiasts atPetone were provided with a senior gamein the meeting of Old Boys and Bcr-hampore. Here, again, play was keen,but Berhampore were just a little toosolid for Old Boys. Marist and Orien-tal had a toughtussle atWakefieldPark.The teams were evenly matched,and atthe end honours were easy. The drawwas Marist's third of the season. 'Var-sity met strong opposition ffom Welling-ton at Karon Park, but succeeded in

.retaining their unbeaten record. Hutt'sfirst win was >obtained;over Selwyn atthe Hutt Recreation Ground.

To date 'Varsity, Poneke,and Maristare unbeaten. Poneke,However,havedropped a point through a drawn game,while Marist have registered only threepoints in three of their gamesin whichthey have finished up with the samescore as the opposing teams. The cham-pionship points are as follow:—'Varsity10, Berhampore 8, Poneke 7, Petone 6,J.lavist 5, Athletic 4, Oriental3, -Hutfc3,Wellington 2, Old Boys 2, Selwyn 0.Poneke,Petone,Marist, Old Boys, andSelwyn have each had a bye.

PONEKEBEAT ATHLETIC.Rightly starred as the principal event

on Saturday's Rugby card, the contestbetween Athletic and Poneke drew acrowd of about 6000 to Athletic Park.The weather was wintry, but of its un-pleasant touch the spectators were soonlrced by what the players produced intheir battle for victory. The encounter■was stirring, and in this respect on apar with the previous gameson theParkthis season, but, while there was causefor excitement,the superiority of oneside gradually became so pronounced asto leave little doubt about the final issue.'The superior side was Poneke) and allthrough the gamethe.Red and Blacks,as fit as'";they;could:''be,.'indicated & nouncertain manner that their form ofother days is well maintained. Poneke'sforwards, with sound backing' from therearguard,'played the gamo .best- suitedto the conditions,and their control ofthe ball in loose rushes—and these werethe best means to success on tho day—was an object lesson. All that they putinto the gamewas necessary,as Athleticpresented the toughest of opposition,andjust what this amounted to was indicat-ed ,in the'fact that not until the finalstages did Poneke make a successfulpenetration. Poneke,however,were leadersthroughout the'second spell,'a penaltygoal going to their account shortly be-fore half-.time. Spectacular play wasout of the question, but numerous ef-forts of the upen order were made,though they did not go far. The de-fensiveplay on both sides was splendid.Tho teams were:—

Poneke: Gilbert; Hickcy, Algar, H.Tilyard; Gibson,.F. Tilyard; Hall; Jes-sup; S. Shearer,'B. Wilson, J. Shearer,lope, Smith, Slater,.Walsh." Athletic: Cookson;Sutton, M'Doug-all, Malmanche;Gibson,.Svenson;War-wick; Porter; Osbome, Adam, Webb,Park, Duncan,Spencer, M'Keniaii.

Poneke won the toss and elected toplay against the wind. The reason wasapparentwhen the game was. under way,a stout resistance being shown to Ath-letics advances. Of these" there weremany, but whether by -forwards orbacks,or a combination of both, all ef-forts were smothered. On occasions the-ball was sent too far, and that madePoneke's work easier. Athletic werenot on_ their own as aggressors.Therewere times when Poneke were danger-ous. In one Poneke advance Athleticwers very lucky to get out with a force-down, and almost immediately , after-wards Poneke had a similar stroke ofgood fortune, when two players were indoubt about taking tho ball. Warwickdashed through, but was just beatento tha leather by Algar. There wereother events to keep interest alive butno scoring took place until just onthe call of half-time. For Wringinghi their own twenty-five Athletic werepenalised, and S. Shearer landed a "oodgoal. 3-o.'

In having to /acetlio southcrlv in (hosecond spell, and being three" pointsdown,Athletic had the harder part. Po-rieke's strength had not been affectedby the strenuous first spell, and theyset out to make the most of the "oin"with the. wind. Forcing the pace, "theygave Athletic no end of trouble buttime-after time tha Blues cleared'their"- Finding their advances alwaysheld up, Poneke tried other means—at-

tempts to goal—but these met with nosuccess. It was clear that Poneke hadthe upper hand, but Athletic battledaway gamely, but not infrequentlythey made enough headway to obtain re"-liei-from danger. The play was alwaysstrenuous, and there were some casual-ties. Gibson (Athletic) was compelledto retire, aud Boyd came on. ■ P. Til-yard (Poneke) retired for a while! andHall (Poneke) had to bo replaced, Gibbscoming on as wiujj, and 11. Tilyaid go-ing to half. Poneke's rushes finally sueseeded, "B. Wilson gclUm.' .a try. S.Shea-rev's kick from a difficult ausfle wasunsuccessful.There was little of notem the brief period before the finalwhistle, the gamo cudiuc;: Ponekc G.Athletic 0.

Mr. ,T. Moffitt. controlled the «jmcefficients.

ORIENTAL HOLD MARIST TO ADRAW.

The gameat WakefieldPark betweenManst and Oriental ended in the teamsdividing honours,each side having 3points to its credit... Neither, team man-aged to score a try, and ijie points- inboth cases new the result of penaltykicks. Taken generally, it was not "a,good game from the spectators' point ofview, and this was no doubt r]u ß to a,great extent to the muorty and "iincpr-t.-tiu" state of (lie; <rifiurirj.' |:,;,(|, tennisfoui'ht hard at the finish, however,and

the final stage of the match was strenu-ously contested in the failing light—itwas almost dark when thefinal whistlesounded. The Oriental fifteen—ayoungteam—made a fine showing against theirmore experienced opponents, whose playfell ~ar~short of the reputation they haveacquired this season. The teams were asfollow:—

Marist :■ Murphy ; Foley, Cummings,Griffin; Mahoney, Ward; Tohill; Holz,Bowman,M'Kee, Dennihy, King, Hall.M'Rae,Hopkins.

Oriental: Sidet;Taylor, Cowdell,Wai-pihana; M'Nicoll, Wickens; Chambers;Jackson, Hepburn, Poulter, Parker,Smith,Watts, Murie, Sly.

Thefirst spell opened briskly, but theplay was mostly of a give-and-take na-ture. The wind, a lightsoutherly, wasblowing across the field, and thus didnot give a distinct advantage to eitherside. Marist made the play, the for-wards breaking through the opposing de-.fenceand feccfinjj the backs at tho righttime, but something always seemed to goastray when the line was reached. Foleywas distinctly unlucky on several occa-sions,and twice when he was in a goodposition the passes sent in his directionwere far too low, and he was unable togather in the greasyball. Dennehy re-ceived a severe bump on the eyeand thebrow,and was so badly cut that he wasobliged to leave the field. This, ofcourse, was quite a serious matter forMarist, but Bell, who substituted,show-ed good form right from the outset. Ori-ental did some good defensivework, andwhat seemed to be a sure try was pre-vented by Chamberspassing to M'Nicollat the right moment. The last-mention-ed player found the line in good style.Sidet.worked well, but on one occasionho fumbledaround with the ball for ful-ly ten seconds beforehe finally got itaway—and then ho was lucky. Orientalwere attacking with great determinationwhen the whistle announced the inter-val.

The Oriental team was somewhatchanged when the game .was resumed.Taylor did not come back on the .fieldowing to his having sustained an injuryto his knee,and ho was replaced by K.Smith. . Wickens . went back to. centre,and Cowdellshifted to the wing. Bellwas conspicuous in a promising rush byMarist, and Foley went close to crossingthe opposing line, but not quite close'enough. M. Griffin, the Marist rightwin, at times showed some speed, but hewas well marked. On oneoccasion whenhe centred,Wickens took the ball on thefull and sprinted well down field beforehe was grassed. M'Nicoll did some splen-did work for Oriental, and he was asso-ciated .with K. Smithin some good pass-ing rushes. A penalty against Orientalgave Murphy the chance to. delight thehearts of Marist's manysupporters bykicking a fine goal. Marist 3, Oriental0. Later, Waipihana kicked-a goal froma penalty for Oriental, and equalised thescores. Oriental 3, Marist 3. Maristmade a desperate attempt to score in theeleventh hour, but Oriental defendedwell, and tho game ended with thepoints even.

Mr. R. Paton was referee.

BERHAMPORE BEAT OLD BOYS.Altogether outweighed in the scrumand behind, Old Boys played pluckily

up. to Berhampore at Petone,and heldtheir own quite up to half-time, whenthe gamewas even without a score. Inthe second spell tho avoirdupois andspeed of the Berhampore pack ■began totell, and in spit of a sturdy defence,Old Boys twice saw their line crossed,once through a failure to tackle effec-tively at an earlier stage in the at-tack. One of- the tries was convertedAgains the Old Boys had hard lines innot getting over at least once. Mal-colm gave them. some satisfactionfor their' efforts'by'a-;beautifully,"kickedpenaltygoal, .making: the final score:Berhampore 8, Old Boys 3. The Ri^bywas of respectable quality throughoutaild'the"game nevfcr degenerated into ascramble. Tho leading feature was theoxcellont play of Malcolm at full-back.He quite outshone the redoubtable. Wal-ters at tho other end on the day's play.The learns were:—Bcrhampore: Walters, Mathcson,Bennett,Taylor, Lang, Charles,Fuller,E. Brown, Standen, Christie, Deore,Duncan,Brown, Gunion, M'Carthy.' "

Old Boys : Malcolm,Xamason,BedellGrenfell,,Warwick, Mansfield,Bramwell,Barclay, Dormer, M. Francis, Hum,Jones,'Claridge, Carmody, Menzics.Conditionswere even enough in the

first spell, both sides having their pha-ses of attack and defence. Berhamporegot most of tho ball in the scrum, withthe veteran Starden hooking well, butBarclay intervened successfully in thepassing',movements, and the Old Boys'tackling was good. When they got theball, Old Boys' backs showed betterform in gettingthoball away,and in thisthe light-weights, Bramwell and Mans-field, were conspicuous in 'the teeth ofthe strong Blue forward rushes. Ber-hampore were more dangerous on thewhole, but Malcolm's defenceprovedinsuperable up to half-time. His line-finding was splendid. There was noscore at half-time.

In the second spell the interest of thespectators was raised to a higher pitchby the extermination of both sides toforce the pace. Old Boys pressed hardin. the first stages, and close followingup disturbed the equanimityof the Bluefull-back. Twice Barclay had a pot-shotat g0a1,., the second effort just fallingunder tho bar. ' R. Brown, when Ber-hampore took up the attack, had a shotfrom closer quarters, but the ball struckan opponent. Old Boys were now hardbeset,and when an attack blocked atone corner swungover to the other wing,the defencewas beaten,and Taylor scor-ed at tho corner. Dcere'a kick failed.3-0. From tho kick-off, the Blues;againtook up the running, Duncan lead-ing a trio, of big forwards. Gainingpossession, Duncan eluded a weak tac-kle by Bedell/ passed to Matheson,whocentred, and Deere got over. Jiangconverted. B—o.

The last.stages of the game were infavourof OldBoys, who brought offsomenico passing rushes, and were, oncenearly over at the corner, from a move-ment started by Bramwell,with an in-terception, and carried on by Mansfieldand Warwick. While dofending, Ber-hampore were penalised, and Malcolmlanded a fine goal. When the whistlewent Old Boys were again attacking.Bevhampore 8, Old Boys 3.

Mr. G. Bradley was referee.

UNIVERSITY DEFEAT WELLING-TON.

In retaining their lead in the seniorchampionship, 'Varsity registered a goodwin over Wellington at Karori Park onSaturday. Although 'Varsity had Avontheir previous tour games, it was ex-pected that they would experience moveopposition fromWellington, especially asfour of their players," Scents,Walpole,Burns, and O'liegaij, were absent,play-ing in the Test match at Dunedinagainst the Sydney University team.Mackenzie was also absent injured, butcapable substitutes were found for all,and a very good game resulted, in which'Varsity held a slight advantage rightthrough, and finally ran out the winnersby 11 points to 3. Wellington had twonew forwardsin. Mathieson and D. Max-well, both of whom represented South-land last season, and were making theirfirst appearance in Wellington. Thiswas the-first senior Eugby match thathas been played at Karori for manyyears. The ground is rather rough, andthe whole area has a distinct slo7>e to-wards one corner,".whichwas very sloppy.The teams were:—

Varsity : Sutherl.-ind;.Malfroy, Marks,A. Jackson; Kelis, Love; Hart; Joll,

Childa,Hislop, Martin-Smith (captain),Pope, M'William, Baldwin, Wiren.Wellington : Jarvie; Morgan, Corliss,Rhodes j Johnson (captain), Cunningham;

Christie; Lindsay; W. Francis,Cleland,Theyors,-Joyce,-Voice, Mathieson, Max-well. " ' . '"'Varsity kicked off in a slight drizzleand with the wind in their favour, andtheir backs immediately got going, Mal-froy being finally tackled by Joyce.Wellington were having the better ofmatters, but could not get over, andafter Johnson had failed to score from apenalty, 'Varsity had their turn and onlyjust failedfrom several excellent passingrushes,Malfroy especially making somegood runs. The 'Varsity backs,notablyLove, Kells, and Marks, were openingup tho game and passing in fine style,and were giving their wings plenty otchances,though Jackson was finding dif-ficulty in gathering the ball. Kells fail-ed with an easypenalty kick, and butfor Johnson,'Varsity must have scoredfrom a mull by Jarvie. Play was prov-ing very even, however,with good at-tacks by both sets of backs being'nulli-fied by sound defence. At last, in onerush, Wellington carried play to tho op-posing line, where Johnson was nearlyover under tho posts, but Christie re-ceived the ball and sent out a long passto Morgan, who dived over in fine stylein the corner. Johnson failedto.convert.3-0. _ Wellington almost scored againstraight from the kick-off, a good open-ing by Morgan being spoilt, but then'Varsity broke away,and from a scrumin midfield tho ball came, out to Marks,who clapped on speed to cross close totho corner, with Jackson in attendance.'Wells failedwith the kick, and half-timecame with the scores 3-aIl."

The weather had now cleared up, anda period of even play marked the re-sumption of thegame,with some excitingrushes. Both teams were going all out,and were fairly evenly matched bothback and forward, but with a slight su-periority to 'Varsity at centre three-quarter, and in their strong kicking. Fin-ally a rush downfield resulted in Marksreceiving to send a good pass to Jackson,who ran round for a good try. Love'skick-was charged down. 6-3. Welling-ton tried attack again, but 'Varsitysoon reasserted themselves,and werenearly over on several occasions,and justbeforetime was called they added " fivemore points to their score, Marks gather-ing from a crossfieldkick, after Jack-"son had been pushed into touch at thecorner, to run right through tho Welling-ton team and score under the posts,converting the try himelf; making thefinal score 'Varsity 11, Wellington 3.Mr. A. E. Brown was referee.

HUTT DEFEAT SELWYN.Hutt scored their first win of the sea-

son on Saturday by defeating Selwynby 9 points to nil. The town men werenot in the same class as their fast-mov-ing opponents, and, although they didtheir best to make a gameof it, theywere rarely very much in the picture.The groundafter the heavy rain was in amuddy state, and the players experi-enced great difficulty in handling thegreasy ball. ■ The gametherefore wasmainly contested by the forwards.Earlyin the gameCudby kicked a goal from apenalty for Hutt, and a little later herepeated this performance, making thescores : Hutt 6, Selwyn 0. Play in thesecond spell was of a very ragged nature,and, though Hutt always held the ad-vantage, they were able to break throughthe opposing defenceon only one occa-sion. Fisher started a promising move-ment by passing at the right time toM'Kay, who transferredto M'Dougall.The last-mentioned player sent a goodpass to Mn.nro,who cut, in neatly andscored. 'Cudby's kick failed. The sub-.iirban players still continued to forcetheissue, but Selwyn's defencewas suffi-cient to hold them -in check until. the■finalwhistle sounded,with the scores :Hutt 9, Selwyn 0.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS

Junior.Old Boys 19, 'Varsity AO. Tries

were scored by Hand (2), Reid, M'Don-ald, and Kushbrook. Lamasoii convertedtwo.

Athletic 6, Technical College Old Boys

Wellington 8, Oriental 4.Johnsonville won. by. .default fromTraining College.Berhampore defeatedMarist B.Selwyn 16, 'Varsity 87. For the

winners,Stwell and Osmondeach scoreda, try. Scwell converted both, andkicked two penalty goals.

Third.Eastborne 15,Porirua 8.Wellington College 17, Technical OldBoys 3. '. ..OrientalA 7, Berhampore 3.Athletic 19, Oriental B 4.Wellington A-37, 'Varsity A 0.Upper Hutt 17, Melrose 0Old Boys B 14, 'Varsity B 8.

Intermediate.Upper Hutt 17,Marist 3;Athletic 3, Hutt 0. .Berhampore 20, Selwyn 6.

Fourth. ' '

Eastbourne 12, Johnsonville 5.Scots-College 9, Wellington College 8.

i Selwyn A .11,.Kaiwarra 0.I Technical Old Boys 38, Athletic 80.OrientalA 61,Berhampore 0.

OrientalB 6, Upper Hutt 3,WellingtonA 16,Marist 3.Athletic A 19,OldBoys 3.

Fifth..Wellington College A 6, Oriental 3.Wellington College B 17, Johnsonville

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Old Boys 49,Wellington 80.Marist 11, Selwyn 6. ' .Poneke 8, Melrose 6.

Sixth.Hutt 11, ScotsCollege 6.Marist 6, Oriental0.Petoue 9, Athletic 8.St. Patrick's College A 8, Berham-pore 0.

Seventh.Wellington College A 63, Oriental 0.Technical College A 27,Institute 0Selwyn A 46, St. Patrick's College

'VARSITY TESTSFIRST GAME TO NEW ZEALAND

SYDNEY DEFEATED AT DUNEDIN.

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DUNEDJN, 24th MayThe first Test between the Sydney

University and the combined New Zea-land. University side was played . onCarisbrookground yesterday in thepresence of about 6000 spectators. Theground, was slightly greasy as a resultof tlie'rain overnight. The gate takingstotalled £600. .

Sydney won the toss. The gamehadonly been in progressfour minutes whenNew Zealand opened a scoring account,Burrows scoring a nice try. Dicksonwas unsuccessfulwith the .kick. NewZealand,3; Sydney, 0. Shortly after-wards off-side play in the oppositiontwenty-five gave O'Regan an opportun-ity to kick a fine goal. New Zealand6; Sydney, 0. M'Dermott (Sydney)kicked through and found a gapin the-iVeW' Zealand twenty-five, but John-son fumbled, and the ball vcat into

touch. Sydney backs, led by Tilbury,came back. Andrew knocked on, butwas awarded a doubtful try. Williamsconverted. New Zealand,6; Sydney, 5.Play hung at the half-way until Storeyled the Sydney forwards to the NewZealand twenty-five, but New Zealandreturned to the attack, though theirpassingrushes were beingstopped by thesolid tackling of the Sydney men. Fromloose play near the Sydney twenty-fiveDickson picked up and transferred toO'Regan, who scored,but failed to con-vert. New Zealand, 9; Sydney, 5. Playhung in the Sydney twenty-five until afumble by Gilberd enabled the visitingforwardsto return to mid-field.The spellended without alteration to the score.Onresumption, the Sydney forwardsinvaded New Zealand territory, butStevensonfound the touch at half-waywith a good kick. Play was terriblyragged at this period, very little com-bined play being exhibited by eitherside. From a line-out Brodie securedand kicked across field, Carter retriev-ing and scoring at the corner. O'Reganmissed the kick. New Zealand, 12; Syd-ney, 5. 1 The New Zealand forwardsnowreturned to their first-spell form, andwere dominating the loose rushes andopening up play. M'Dermott transferredplay to the New Zealand twenty-fivewith a smart run, but Cabot led backto the Sydney twenty-five, where Ste-venson gaveDickson a clear run in, butthe All Black forward knocked on.Both sides proceeded to open up pass-ing rushes, and' an exciting -period ofplay ended at the New Zealand twenty-five line. From the ensuing play Carterpicked up and transferred to Dickson,who passed to Keenan,and the last-nam-ed scored under the posts. Dickson con-verted. New Zealand, 17; Sydney, 5.Both teams were now very tired andplay was ragged. Tilbury fielded theball, and attempted a short punt overWebb's head,but Webb intercepted theball and kicked through to the Sydneyline,, where Owen came through andscored a fine try. O'Regan convertedwith a splendidkick. The final whistleleft the scores :—-

New Zealand ;Sydney

M. A. Eckhold was the referee.

RESULTS ELSEWHERE

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AUCKLAND, 24th May.lhe Rugby competitions were contin-ued in showery weather yesterday, thegrounds being .slippery. . The followingare the results :—Grafton9, University3; Ponsonby 3, Marist . Old Boys 0 "GrammarOld Boys 6, College Rifles3:King s Old Boys 12,Manukau Rovers 9:Suburbs3, Newton 0.

NAPIER, 24th May.The senior matches ' in Napier andHastings on Saturday resulted as follow "High SchoolOld Boys 7, Marist BrothersOld Boys 6; Hastings 56, M.A.C. 5:Celtic 16, Havelock North 12.

PALMERSTON N., 24th May.Saturday's fixtures resulted as follow:Kia loa 32, Western United 0; OldBoys14, Woodville 3.

MASTERTON, 24th May.Senior matches on Saturday resultedas follow: Masterton 14, Greytown 14;Red Star25,Martinborough 0; Carterton8, Gladstone 6.

. ' NELSON, 24th May.±ae senior gameson Saturday endedwith the following result:—Old"Boys 6Nelson 6; Rivals 11,Waimea 3. 'Seniormatches on Saturday resulted asfollow.—Old Boys 30,North Canterbury8; Linwood 5, Albion 3; Merivale 9Chnstchurch 5. ■

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ROUGH PLAY REPRIMANDED

CHRISTCHURCH,23rd.May.Tho worst exhibition of Rugby seen inCanterbury for many years was wit-nessed on the Oval this afternoon PJayin the. first spell of the Merivale-Christ-church match was fierce,and in tho sec-ond spell matters did not improve. Fif-teen minutes after resumption, the re-fereo(Mr. T. Bain) blew his whistle andstopped play. , He pointed to J. Jeffries,"a. Merivale forward, and tho latl.e>: im-mediately turned and walked to thepavilion amid an outburst of cheerin"and groans. Shortly afterwards, Mr.Bain called both teams'round him anddelivered a general warning.

HARRIERSOLYMPIC CLUB,

There was a largeassembly of membersof the Olympic Harrier Club at the re-sidence of Mr. Lord, Berhampore, on Sat-urday, when one of the most importantruns of the season, the Philp Memorial,was held. Mr.. Philp was one of thefoundersof the Olympic Club, and heldthe position of vice-president, and later,president. Twenty-two starters complet-ed the somewhat heavy three-mile course.Leaving Luxford street, the course waslaid down to Adelaide road up to Palmgrove, across the hill to Stanley streetpast Emerson street Eeserve, across thegolf links, over by the Chinamen'3gar-dens to the parade, and then home toLuxford street. Thercoveted trophy waswon by Blair (Smiu), 22min Bsec,whowas 50 yards ahead of Moffitt (smin 15sec). 22min 50sec,who beat A. M. Wil-liams (smin 45sec), 23rairi SOsec. Thefastesttime was putup by Wilson (18min50sec), Blair's performance was. s. re-markably fine one. He has just turned17 yearsof age.and this is his first sea-son at harrier work. He must be hear-tily congratulated.,

BROOKLYN CLUB.On Saturday last the Brooklyn Club

decided the novice handicap at Mira-mar. The. course was from the ter-minus, up the road round the China-men's gardens, "and down to the gas-works. Here it branched along theroad to the left, and so to the tramline, back to the terminus,the distancebeing approximately two miles and ahalf. There were seven entries, butonly five started, and the scratch man,A. Cornish, was asked to give awayhandicaps up to 55 seconds. 0. Robin-son was on the iimit, but did not retainit long, Parker replacing him. Robin-son, however,hung to the latter all thedistance until about 100 yards fromhome,when he put in a really solidsprint which carried him in ton yardsahead of Parker. Berry also .unwounda good sprint over the final 150 yards,and only just failed to beat Parker forsecond place. W. Mills developed a badstitch at the gasworks, and had to tem-porarily retire, while Cornishwas wor-ried with the same.trouble. Result:O. Robinson (55sec), Ist; J. Parker(50sec), 2nd; F. Berry (30sec), 3rd.Time, 17min 52sec. Fastest time: If.Berry, 17min 57sec. Next week's runwill be at the Hutt, and will tako theform of a, combined run with the IliittClub.

Muritai Lodge, 1.0.0.F., K.Z., Xo.113,held its weekly progressive euchretournament at Eastbourne last Friday.There was an excellent attendance,sup-per being provided. Prizes were won byMrs. Van "Borssuin, Miss R. -TarUeon",Mr. S. Hill, and Bro. S, P. l''iah*\

ASSOCIATIONA SURPRISE VICTORY

MARIST ACCOUNT FORHOSPITAL

V.M.C.A. WIN AGAIN,

The element of surprise was not lackingin Association football gameson Satur-day afternoon. Marist, after fightinghard for a draw with Institute on theprevious Saturday, went out to Poriruaand defeatedthe strong Hospital elevenby the odd goal in three. The contestwas a spirited one, and honours wereeasyuntil the final minute,of the game,when some fine combined work by theMarist forwardsresulted in Costolloscor-ing the deciding goal. Thistle and In-stitute played a drawn game at New-town Park, the latter scoring withinthe last ten minutes. The result was afair indication of the run of the play,as the teams were evenly matched inall departments of the game. V.M.C.A.continued their record of victories bydefeating Diamonds in a decisive man-ner by 3 goals to nil, and ScottishWan-derers defeatedWaterside by 3 goalsto 1.

Results at a glance are as follow:—Senior A.

V.M.C.A. 3, Diamonds 0.Marist 2, Hospital 1.. Institute 1, Thistle 1.ScottishWanderers 3, Watersiders 1.

SeniorB.V.M.C.A. 0 3. V.M.C.A. B 1.Brooklyn 4, Welgasco 2.Johnsonvillo 4, Swifts0.Seatoun6, Diamonds 0.

V.M.C.A. v. DIAMONDS.V.M.C.A. met and defeatedDiamonds

at : Association Park by 3 goals to nil.At no time was there very much doubtas to the result of the match,for thoughDiamonds played very fair, football inmidfield, their forwards'work in front ofgoal was generally disappointing; thewings were thoroughly energetic, but

Dickenson, at centre, had an off-day. " Following nice inter-play, withM'Arthur_ and Nichol, Eton, at insideright, registered Young Men's first goal,sending hard past Cutler' between theposts for Diamonds.' The Blacks wentaway on the left, R. and J. M'Leodreaching a good scoring jAsition, butfailedthrough weak finishing of the at-tack. Stocksand Bolt, on the otherwing, had no better luck. Young Menwent away again, and Nichol dropped ashot to goal. Cutler diverted to theother wing, to Ballard. He tried anoverhead kick, and Campbell, headingin, brought the score to 2-1. YoungMen attacked strongly on the commence-ment of the second half, and Cutler, waskept fairly busy. Nichol tried him witha ?astshot from the wing. A few min-utes' later Nichol sent in to Eton, whosent in a very hot one, bub Cutlerheldand sent out to Guest,who booted hardaway, Stocksand Boit carrying on pasthalves and backs;Stockssent a foot out-side the upright. Their left wing attack-ed next, but Ives had no trouble in turn-ing out a long shot from J. M'Leod.YoungMen then gained a couple of cor-ners, but could not improve upon them,and the Blacks for a time speeded uptheir forwardplay, though tho front linewas not always kept well supplied withleather. Nichol, sent off by M'Ar-thur, worked.with Eton right throughthe Diamond defenceto the corner flag,there he . centred hard to Atkinson, atcentro-iialf. The latter sent over oneplace to the left, and Dempster liftedhard into the net, just under the cross-bar. 3-0. Diamonds made away will-ingly several times, but seldom passedthe backs. Dickenson missed what ap-peared fromthe line tobe a great chance.Tho game ended without further score.Mr. 0. F. Ward refereed.

A WIN FOR SCOTTISHWANDERERS.

A greasyball and slippery ground atKclburn Park made good football diffi-cult, but in spite of those disadvantagesa. very interesting and closely contestedgamewas played when Waterside metScottishWanderers. Evenly matched,the teams kept tho ball moving all tholime, and though tlie standard of playwas no criterion, tho spectators werotreated to quite a number of thrills. Inthe earlier stages of the gameWatersideshowed belter combination than theiropponents, but at times Wanderersbroke away. They should have scoredon at least two' occasions in the firstquarter, but missed points through poorshooting. From the commencement.Waterside "adopted the offensive, and.pressed down on the Scottishgoal. Agoal-kick relieved pressure, and Scot-tish got away,but the defenceof Wat-ersiders was too good, and the ballwent into touch. Wanderers conceded acorner, and cleared,but Waterside keptup the pressure. The Scottish wingbroke awayand took the ball up to thegoal-mouth, and then lost a sure goalwith apoor shot. The Wanderers heldthe upper hand for a time, and althoughthey held a scoring position, were ■un-able to score. A forward break-awaysaw Waterside down on the Scottishline, and a swift shot from the wingernarrowly missed the goal. Cox, in goal.for Waterside,was called on frequent-ly, and he brought off some great saves,including one when ho slopped a pen-alty. Tho first score was registered byWaterside, White netting the ball witha- fast shot. Montgomery equalised fiveminutes later from a scramble in frontof tho goal. In the second spell Water-side held Scottish for the greater partof the time, but could not prevent Mont-gomery and Cunningham from nettinggoals, tho result of forward work.Waterside broke away on several oc-casions,but a good goalie preventedthem from scoring, the game ending:Scottish Wanderers,3; Waterside, 1.Mr. J. Gilbert was the referee.

A BRIGHT GAME.Form promises to be more deceivingthan ever this season. After suffering

fairly decisive defeatsin the first fewgames,Institute have rallied their forces,and at Newtown Park on Saturday theysucceeded in forcing a draw with Thistle.The game,played in the best of spirit,was full of interest,and for over a hun-dred spectators who braved the elementsit provided an interesting afternoonofsport. Both teams were keen, and onthe whole they gave one of the bestdisplays seen in club football this sea-son. Both sets of forwards made theball do quite a lot of travelling, and inaccomplishing that they brought scien-tific methods into play. Too oftengames are marked by kick-aiid-rushtactics which are neither effectivenorattractive, but on Saturday the Thistleand Institute elevens played that styleof football which has made the gamethe national pastime of GreatBritain.

Although Thistle held an advantagepf one goal in the first spell, there waslittle between' the teams. After thegamehad been in progressfor ten min-utes or so. there "was an unusual inci-dent. The Institute forwards'weremak-ing a determined attack, and in orderto savfi his goal I.hr. Thistle custodianoverran with this ball. There wan sniuataul;appeal, aud tlie referee awarded

a free-kick just a yard or so in frontof the goalmouth. The player takingthe kick had only to tap the leatherto one of his team-mates in order tomake a goal a certainty, but instead ofdoing that ho placed the ball straightinto the net, and gave Thistle the bene-fit of a goal-kick. Such a free-kick ismost unusual, a fact which may bejudged by the lack of knowledge shownby the Institutes players. Soon afterthe incident Thistle scored. Theyw'eroawarded a corner-kick. This was beau-tifully placed, and T. Weatherspoon,the Thistle centre-half,headed the leath-er between the uprights. Institutemadestrenuous efforts to equalise beforehalf-time arrived, but the Thistle defenceproved too solid.

In the opening stages of the secondspell Thistle made the pace, but Insti-tute offereda sturdy resistance, Belland Caulton (the goalkeeper) standingout conspicuously. Caulton made, sev-eral great saves, just deflecting theball over the cross-bar on several oc-casions. Half-way through the spellInstitute again became aggressive, andseven minutes beforetime they had thesatisfactionof evening matters up. Adetermined rush saw J. Smith send agood centre across from the right, andBell, who was playing well up, lost notime in sending tho ball between theuprights. The gameended in a draw—ono all.

MARIST v. HOSPITAL.A splendid contest between Marist

and Hospital resulted in Marist. gainingHie lead and obtaining victory in theJast minute of the game On the gen-eral run of the play, a drawn gamewould have been a better indication ofthe play. The ground was in goodorder, although greasy, when Hos-pital kicked off with no advantage inthe conditions. The play opened .withHospital attacking strongly, and Hick-ey was soon called on to clear from niceshots from Hughes and M'Donald.Lambert and Mullins were then promin-ent, and the formershot hard for Hick-ey to save at the expense of a corner.The home team were completely dom-inating the play, and the Marist defencewas working at high pressure to keepthem out. Fitzgerald, H. Rudolph,and 'Thomas were playing stubbornly,and gave several corners to Hospitalwhen hard pressed. Hiekey had notime to handle the ball, but punchedclear shots from Hughes and Dick. Thevisitors, who had been penned in sincethe- commencement, now began to assertthemselves,and the game took on adifferent aspect. The forwards, whohad been quite unable to get going,broke away,and Barton and M'Elligottmade a splendid run. The- former shothard for Porteous to tip over the- bar.The game had livened up considerably,and play was much better contested.Barton and M'Elligott wereagain notice-able in fineplay, and the former'scentrewent across to Cudby, who shot hard.Hospital had some anxious moments.Gibb and Thompson were ably assistingPorteous in the defence,and the speedyMarist forwards found them a difficulttrio. On the move again, the homeforwards,led by Hughes, made a greateffort to open the scoring, but Dick andLambert both shot wide. A fine pieceof play by M'Kee and Simonforced acorner. ■ Hiekey was getting the mostwork of the two goalkeepers, as thehome shooting was generally more ac-curate, but he kept his goal intact.Thomas was playing a great defensivegame. M'Elligott made one of his sen-sational runs, finishing with a greatshot, which just missed its objective.The play continued keen until half-time,which arrived with Hospital attacking,and generally having the better of thespell.

Hospital opened the second half witha strong attack, and Mullins at oncetested Hiekey with a good shot, whichhe saved well. Barton and M'Elligottremoved play, and they were goingstrong until they encountered Thomp-son. The home team's left wing,Lambert and Mullins, well 'supportedby Simon, were proving very trouble-some to Marist, and corners were fre-quently obtained,but the defencewasvery alert. Costellowas keeping hiswings well supplied, and Cudby, andthen Barton, would make spectacularruns, but the shooting was a little wild.Again Hospital obtained another of thenumerous corners, and, being excellent-ly placed by Dick, the ball came toM'Kee, who found the net. Hospital1-0. This reversal roused the Greens,and a great rush by their forwardswasonly stopped by Gibb giving a' corner.This was cleared,and the home team,playing splendidly, gaveMarist an anx-ious time, and only a splendid defencekept them out. Fitzgerald was hurt,and left the field, but was soon able toreturn. A run by Costelloand M'El-ligott brought relief, and a beautifulcentre from the latter was badly missedby the forwards. A moment later afree kick against Porteous for carryingthe ball gaveHospital further anxiety,but Thompson cleared well. A periodof mid-field play, with several freekicks for minor infringements, helpedto slow the play for a. while, but notfor long. A. Rudolph, playing well,enabled Johns and Cudby to get away,and the latter sent in a fast groundshot, which gaye1 Porteous no chance,and made the scores level. 1-1. Thegame was again being played at highspeed, and both sides were playing hard,keen football. As the gamewore on,both teams made great efforts to gainthe ascendancy, and both goals receivedvisits in. quick succession. Hospitalappeared tobe getting slightly the bet-tor of the exchanges, but there waslittle to choose between them. 'A smart,breakaway by ■ Cudby led to Hospitalbeing_ placed in difficulties and fromcombined work among the forwards,Costello,at close,range, found the net.2-1. The game ended almost at once.

The refereewas Mr. A. E. Well,?.

SENIOR B GAMES

V.M.C.A. (C) v. V.M.C.A: (B)The B and C teams of the V.M.C.A.

Club'met at Anderson Park on a softfield, but, in spite of the heavy goingopened with a great show of speed. Thewing men on both sides were prominentand the ball was sent about the field ingreat style. From a C attack, Stackcentred and H. Price headed through.Just on half-time Price again sentthrough, giving the C team a lead oftwo points. The B's opened their scoreearly in the second spell, following aseries of hot attacks,Bartlett being thescorer. The pace speeded up again,the B's attacking vigorously and testingEwing severely. Towards the end oi'the game tho C's took up the attackagain, and Stack scored with a left-footdrive. C team 3, B team 1. Mr. E.Ormrodrefereed.,

BROOKLYN v. WELGASCO.Brooklyn and Welgasco met at Kil-

birnie, Brooklyn gaining a win by 4goals to 2. \V. Anton registeredBrooklyn's first goal early in the game,but Welgasco then went away, and keptthe Brooklyn backs busy for a time.Followingsteady pressure by the Brook-lyn front line and halves, Short sentthrough a low drive. Gasco sent'through at the commencement of thesecond spell, but Browning. Brown,andAnton went off to the other end. andAnton sent up the tally again. M'Ardleadded Oam.-o'ssecond )(oa\t and ■Anton,Irani a cqiitrc from Grifluhs,brought the

final scores to Brooklyn 4, Welgasco 2,Mr. G. Goffincontrolled the game.SEATOUN v. DIAMONDS.

Diamonds turned out with nine menagainst Seatoun, but notwithstandingmade the gamea fast one, though theywere unable to get through to goal. Athalf-time the score stood 3—o in Sea-toun's favour, and in the second spellSeatounadded three more goals, thescorers being Murie and Kinder (twogoals each), and M'Kenzie and Brown.Mr. E. Kelly was in chargs of thegams.

LOWER GRADES

SecondA Division. !Hutt 5, Diamonds 2.Caledonian5, Petone 0.Swifts6, ScottishWanderers 0.

SecondB Division.Institue 1, Johnsonville 0.

Third A Division. jSouth Wellington 8, Seatoun2.Hutt 2, Island Bay 1.

Third B Division.Swifts2, Lyall Bay 1.Brooklyn 5, Diamonds 1.Petone 11, St.Thomas' 1.

Fourth A Division.Seatoun.1, Institute 0..Waterside 3, Miramar Bangers 1.Petone 2, Technical 1.

Fourth B Division.Johnsonville 1, Diamonds 1.Stop Out 1, Swifts 0.Wadestown 4, SouthWellington 0.Island Bay 10. Miramar Rangers 0.V.M.C.A. 2, Seatoun1.Institute 2, Hutt 0.

j Fifth A Division.Institute 3, Swifts 1.St. Peter's 2, Petone 1.Seatoun2, Marist 1.

Fifth B Division.Midland 2, Technical 1.Stop Out 2, St. Thomas' 2.Diamonds defaultedto Seatoun.Hutt 8, V.M.C.A. 0.Diamonds 3, Seatoun0.

i Sixth Division.Diamonds defaulted to Institute.Seatoun2, Technical 1.

Seventh A Division.I Marist (N.) 3, Petone 0.| Diamonds defaultedto Hutt.

Technical defaulted to Seatoun.SeventhB Division.

Petone 2, Hutt 0. . ■ ■

Newtown Congregational 3, Marist(T-), 2,

Eighth Division.Diamonds defaultedto Institute.Seatoun 2, Marist (N.), 1.

RESULTS IN OTHER PARTS

(BI TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

AUCKLAND, 24th May.The Association fixturesplayed on Sat-

urday resulted as follow:—Ponsonby 3,North Shoro 3;. Navy 3, Northcote 1:Thistle 5, V.M.C.A. 1; Hellabys2,Tramways 1.

NELSON, 24th May.Saturday's fixtures resulted as follow:Hospital 2, Redwoods 2; Thistle 1, Mou-tere 1; Athletic 2, Wanderers 0.

CHRISTCHURCH, 24th May.The results of Saturday's fixtures wereas follow:—Lyttelton 2, Thistle 0; Sun-nyside 3, Western 0; Nomads 2, Rang-ers 1.

DUNEDIN, 24th May.Saturday's . senior gamesresulted asfollow:—OldBoys 5, SouthernQ; Maori

Hill 3, Technical Old Boys 2; Northern6, Mornington 1; Seacliff4, Mosgiel 0.

ENGLAND BEATS AUSTRALIA

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPTRWHT.)

MELBOURNE, 23rd May. ""In dull, showery weather, Englanddefeated Australia by 5 goals to nil.There was an attendance of 12,000.Playwas fairly even in the first. half, butEngland's superior training gave theman advantage in the closing stages. Thescore at half-time was England I, Aus-tralia nil. The goal scorers were Spen-cer, Timms,Hannaford,Batten, and Sey-mour. The Australian goalkeeperRobin-son was excellent. Rain affectedplayduring the latter part of:the match.

TO MEET CANTERBURYWELLINGTON TEAM CHOSEN.

The following team has been picked by.the First Division selectors (Messrs. W.Wilson,A. Harding, and A. Williams) torepresent. Wellington against Canterburyin the game to be played on the BasinReserve on the 3rd June :—Goal JEwing (V.M.C.A. C); rightback,A:Gibb(Hospital); left back,L. M'Givr (V M.-C.A.); right half, N. M'Arthur (Y.M.-C.A.); centre half, D. M'Kee (Hospital);left half, J. Irvine (Waterside); rightwing, A. Moore (Johnsonville) " insideright, M. MfElligott (Marist); centreforward, H, Orr (V.M.C.A.); insideleft. J. Logan (Thistle); left wins, C.Ballard (V.M.C.A.). Reserves: J.Guest (Diamond), C. Simons(Hospital)W. Thomas (Marist), and M. Wallace(Thistle). ■

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WEEK-END ACCIDENTSPATIENTS PROGRESSING FAVOUR-ABLY,

A single man named Roderick M'Kae,who (is employed as a, storeman by thoD.1.C.,was knocked down by a motor-car in front of "The Evening Post" onSaturday night. He was admitted to theHospital at 8.30 o'clock, suffering frominjuries to his leg, and to-day was re-ported to bo progressing favourably. Helives at 20, Jackson-street,Island Bay.Tlijse in the vicinity at the time of.thooccurrence seemed to think that the am-bulanco was slow in answering the sum-mons, and when it finally did arrive, itwas greeted with cheers.

William Hedges, a, married man, 27years of age, sustained a broken legwhile playing in the_ Selwyn-Marist foot-ball match on the Miramar Polo Ground.He was admitted to the Hospital at 5.20o'clock, and is making satisfactory pro-gress; The injured man lives at *Seftonroad, Miramar.

CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS

(BY TELEGRAPH.—I'RESS iSSOCUTIOK.)

CHRISTCHURCfT,24th MaySaturday's results at the annual com-

petitions were as follow:—Welsh soncs.under 18: Mollic Andrew, Dunedin,"B6points, 1; Lily Kinsella, Christehurch,82; Bert Gondland. Christehurch, 78.Junior championship recitation,girls,un-der 12; Joan Hughes, Christehurch,'89points, 1; Doreco Saunders, 87; Kath-leen 'Read, Chrisleliurch,-85. Humor-ous recitation, boys under 11: G-. Clo-thier, Christehurch, 85 points, 1; C.Macneil,Cliristchurch,83; Ivan David-son, Dunedin,82. Song, boys between10 and 16: Bert Goodland.Christchurch,83 points. 1: M'Breartv, Xew Plymouth,83; G. Smith. Cliristchurch.791 Reci-tation, girls between 14 and 16; Win-nis Smith. ChriKtchiireh.Sopoints. 1:Ha-« 1M'Cnu.<.'b«<i,Clirul.duu'di, (32;Louie Wrathall, Duucdin,SI.

STAMP DUTIES

A K.C. AND ALLEGED EVASION

MAGISTRATE RESERVESDECISION.

(XI TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHUUCH, 23rd MayAt tho close of the evidence to-day in

connection with the charge againstFrederick Wilding, K.C., of "being con-cerned in or about the preparation of amemorandum of transfer dated 13thAugust, 1923,with intent to defraudHisMajesty, did omit fully to set forthall the facts and circumstances affect-ing the amount of the ad valorem dutywith which such instrument is charge-able," Mr. Myers, K.C., who appearedfor the defence,addressed the Magis-trate on the legal aspect of the case.He said that it was necessaryto deter-mine Wilding's position under theStamp Act, section 36. An outsidesolicitor would be outside of.the section,as he would not be a person employedor concerned in the preparation of theinstrument. Wilding's position was forall practical purposes the same as thatof an independent solicitor outside ofthe Act. Counsel,in Wilding's positionin his office,was in the position of out-side counsel. Ho 'was a member ofa firm, one of whose staff took his opin-ion, but he was not concerned or em-ployed in or about the preparation ofthe instrument,merely because his ad-vice was asked.

The Magistrate said that it would bestrange if a solicitor was not concernedin tho work of his office and in whathis clerk did.

Mr. Myers said that that was not hispoint. Wilding did not prepare theammunition. He merely was asked toadvise. It was not done even by hisoffice.He advised JDougall and Co. howthe thing should be done. The respon-sibility for the preparation of the trans-fer rested with Messrs. Dougall. What-ever Grainger might have known, hisknowledge was quite a different thingfrom Wilding's knowledge. Wildinghad confidencein Grainger. That be-ing so, when Grainger went to him andgave-a statement of facts, Wilding ac-cepted the facts and gave an opinionon them. An opinion that turned outafterwardsto be wrongdid not connotea fraud. An opinion that was heldto be a negligently incorrect opiniondid not connote an intention to defraud.A judgment wa3 only the opinion of aJudge.

The Magistrate: "Fortunately."Mr. Myers asked why should a

stricter test be applied to the opinionof a barrister than to the judgment ofa, Judge? An intent to defraudshouldnot be found against a barrister givingopinions except under the most co-gent and conclusive evidence. He sub-mitted that there was no justificationfor that in the present case. Therewas no knowledge on the part of Wild-ing that any part of the considerationwas going to the Armings. Whether ornot Wilding's opinion was right wasnot a question for the Court in theseproceedings. What the Court was ask-ed to determine was the honesty ofthe opinion. What had happened inWilding and Acland's officemight havehappened in any leading office in NewZealand.. ■

Mr. Macassey, who appeared for theCrown, said that an outside solicitorcould be charged as an aider andabettor in an offenceunder tho Act ifhe gave an opinion for the express pur-pose of defrauding the Governmentun-der the "Act Wilding was a King'sCounsel,but he was also a solicitor anda member of the firm. He did notpractise purely as a barrister, but car-ried on the ordinary, business of solici-tor. " . *

The legal position, said Mr. Macassey,was'-perfectly clear. Bowrous sold toStevens,and Stevenssold to Armings.Bowrons approved of these contracts,and they had never been rescindedright down to the time Campbell pur-chased. They had the fact that Bow-rous were always ready to give title toArmings. Stevens was advised toexchange his property. He did so. Itwas a sale. There was no room fordoubt about that.position. There wasno doubt at all, " proceeded Mr.Macasscj% that there must be afraudulent mind in this matter. Hewas not going so far as to say thatit was a criminal intent. The questionwas : Was this a scheme to defraud theDepartment ?

The Magistrate: "In other words,was it a scheme to obviate the paymentof penal duty?"Mr. Macassey : "Yes, that is the realissue in this case. No trouble seemsto have arisen until the question ofthis penal duty was raised "by Arming;and I contend that this scheme was

evolved to get over this difficulty. Iput it to you that there can be noquestion about it—this was done for thepurpose of avoiding the stamp duty.That is clearly proved by the way thedocuments were framed."The Magistrate intimated "that hewould give a written judgment nextweek.

PORIRUA SCHOOL

The adjourned annual meeting' ofhouseholders was held last week in thePorirua school. Mr. E. Windley pro-sided over a large,attendance. The re-port of the year's working made mostsatisfactory reading, and showed theschool to be in a very sound position.It ia expected that the extra playingarea secured by the board will soon beavailable to the committee,which willthen be enabled to put it in order forthe use of the children. There hadbeen several improvements made in theschool during the year, but those pre-sent expressed the opinion that muchwas still needed,particularly improve-ment of the water supply and drain-age. The question of the standardisa-tion of school books was again intro-duced and favouredby the meeting. Atthe- election of the committee Mr? E.Windley informedthe meeting that ow-ing to various reasons he would not bea candidate. Mr. W. B. Hicks spokeof the regret of householders at Mr.Windley's decision and of his thirteenyears' continuous service on the com-mittee. During that long time hs haddevoted a great amount of time andenergyto improve the school generally,and it was decided to place on record the"appreciation of householders. The elec-tion of the committee for the ensuingyear resulted:—Messrs. W. B. Hicks(chairman), A. W. Kennedy. R. Youn"J. Garner, and P. Stewart (secretary)

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"An. American Indian'buried city whichexisted nearly 10,000years ago is report-ed to have been discovered by the Havefoundation Muacnm's exploring- pavtv "inS,°,uth«l'a Nerada-. It is believed to be" theoldest'buried city in the world. Itstretchesfor six miles along a muddy river be-tween the towns of St.Thomas and'Over-ton. The relies discovered' show that inthe period beforetlm district was settled l>vthe primitive Ptiebla- Indians Ihe regionivus not then largrly a desert,and womenwtte the "boscss.

SHOP HOURSTHE CLOSING QUESTION

IMPORTANT ARBITRATIONCOURT DECISION

THE SMALL SHOP DIFFICULT V7,

Following the fiiing of the Dunedinaward in the grocers' assistants and driv-ers' award,eighty-nine applications forexemptions were made,,wholly owing tothe-closing hours' clauses. In the awardthe hours were the same as those agreedupon by the parties in ConciliationCoun-cil. In view of the position of manyshopkeepers and numerous applications,the Court issued with its decision grant-ing only two of the exemptions a verylongmemorandum. The two shopsgrant-ed exemption were outside the city andsuburban area. In all the. cases refusedthe Court was of opinion that the prin-cipal business carried on was that ofgrocer. Iv cities and towns it had beenthe practice of the Court, stated thoJudge's note, to refuse exemptions togrocers,because of the natures of thecompetition in this trade. It was im-possible to grantexemption to the grocerwithout assistants except at the costof inflicting a hardship on small grocerswho employed one or" two assistants.

-" We. have freely granted exemptionsto small suburban drapers, clothiers,andoutfitters, because the granting of aiiextra half-hour or hour enables them toretain the trade of suburban residentsliving in their vicinity, who are employ-ed during the day in the city. Groceries,however, can be obtained during thoday by the wives of these suburban resi-dents, justas they have to be obtainedby the wives of city residents,and thesmall suburban groceryshop can retaintheir own trade without requiring to haveextended hours of trading."

Tho Court went on to refer to thodifficulty of defining exactly what' ,1grocer's business was in New Zealand,and said the definition of the Act asto a man's principal business had beenaccepted for classification.

ACTION AGAINST OPENSHOPS.Under the heading, " General," theCourt'smemorandum states, inter alia:-'- It is impossible to administer the

provisions of tho Shops and OfficesActin regard to closing hours and exemp-tions without inflicting some degree ofhardship onone class or another of shop-keepers. Wo have given full and sym-pathetic consideration to the occupiersof small shops in which a combined gro-cery, fruit, and confectionery business iscarried on, and have in manycases giventhe benefitof a doubt to occupiers whomwe have grouped under heading (ti)(confectionery and fruit). This, however,,will cause'hardship to small shopkeepersin their vicinity, whose principal busi-ness is the sale of groceries, to whom,however,we cannot grant exemptionfrom the closing hours' provisions oE theaward, except at the cost of- innictih"hardship on somewhat larger (thoughstill small) grocersin their vidhitv, whoemploy a few assistants,and who mu4perforce close at the hours fixed by theaward. Pending any amendment of tin-Act, the only suggestion-we can offer'lo ■'

shopkeepers who are prejudicially af-fectedby.other shopkeepers selling thuirwares after their own shops are ivqr-imlto be closed,is that they.should makeuse of the provisions of section 33 of tl'pShops and OfficesAct, 1921-22. That sec-tion provides that a majority of tho oc-cupiers of all shops in any pnrti.-"!;,;"trade withiu the district-of any"liir.i'lauthority may nt any time, by pnliti'-n----in writ-ing, apply to the Miifecr <,fLabour to prohibit tho sale in smh dis-trict of all the goods tho sulc or which iscomprised in such trade, during suchlime as the shops in such trade 'are re-quired to be closed in pursuance of Un>Act or of any award. The Ministermay thereupon specify tho goods whichin his opinion should not be sold aftertha_ regular closing hours, and prohibittheir sale by any shopkeeper.

SMALL, SHOP QUESTION."This Court does not, as a rule,grantexemptions to shopkeepers in cities or

towns, ■ except in the case of suburbanapplicants who can show that tho cir-cumstances of their businesses are un-usual. We are oi the opinion that a mul-tiplicity of small shops, in close prox-imity to oner another, that are able tomake a living—and a meagreliving atthat—only because they can take advan-tage of being able to observe unrestrictedhours when somewhat larger shops intheir vicinity have to close at specified'hours,is not in the public interest. Thepublic is generally not so well servedby the very small shop, with its' smallrangeof stock and its high ratio of rentto turnover, as by the larger shop; andthe effectof unfair competition,is to pre-vent the establishment and growth ollarger_ businesses, and to bring about ar,artificial increase in shop rents, and,correspondingly, prices. We do notwish_ it to .be thought that it is ouropinion that the small shopkeepers, many.of whom are unable to earn a living inany other way, should be denied theright to exist, and we do not wish toplace obstacles in the wayof persons "whoaro desirous of owning businesses of theirown. but we stress the point that tliojshould not bs given an unfair advantageover their competitors. They are en-titled only lo such special relaxation ofrestrictions as may be necessaryto en-able them to retain their own localtrade."

NEW ZEALAND APPLES

THE HOTORUA SHIPMENT,

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)LONDON, 9th April.

The first consignment of New Zealandapples this season arrived by the Eoto-rua, and it has been unloaded in timefor partial disposal before the Eaßterholidays. There were 6277 cases alto-gether. Of these one firm handles 3658eases, another 1519,two others about 120cases each, and two a.smaller numberstill.■All the fruit appears to havo arrived

in good condition,at least from what oiocan gather from the examination of asample of cadi variety.. Cox's are dis-tinctly in good condition,Jonathans archard and unuruiscil,though a little onthe green side. Worcesicrs seem tohave suffereda little, and show a littlec.iso-bruising. It is reported also t!i;:tthere have been slight traces of bitterpit, but not enough to affect prices.'During this week 300.000 ca.-e.s ofAfrican soft'frails have arrived in I.n:<-(Jon, so that (lie Xow Xv.'.h-Mil fruit liasa certain amount of competition. TheCox's, however, will gn uff ;it goudprices.. Someease.-: have alivo.rh- Wccusold at 40s,but it is anticipated that miaverage of 30s a ca?o" \\:A] !."-' jivrivctl.

Rip'ston Pippins,.'\Vni-( -...ti.i-,. J.hmu'Favouvilos. J'.nVl .Toi'sithmis' Ivivo \ K-:isold nt from 20s (<" 21s. 1..i::-..'■■:< I'lwy,,-.16s (o 18s, and .l"'icinic;> ,->i:il Xiii:

Davids at from ltfs la 20s.

THE EVENING POST. MONDAY. MAY 25. 1925. %

ENTERTAINMENTSEMPRESS THEATRE.

Monte Bine and Beverly Bayne havethe stellar roles in the pidurisation ofOwen Davis's famousplay, "Her Mar-riage Vow," which is "now screenm" atthe Empress Theatre this week. Theauthor has skillfully portrayed thedisasters which may result fromtrivial misunderstandings iv married life.CarolHiltoD, happily married and withtwo children, to whom both she andher husband,Bob Hilton, are devoted,cannot appreciate why lie prefers to bea slave to his work instead of seekingthe gaiety and excitement to which shehas been accustomed. Accordingly,whenthe tempter,, in the form of a "formersuitor, Ted Alden, presses his attentionsupon her with all the accompanying lux-ury and enjoyment he can offer, shefliugs discretion to tin. winds,more froma desire to arouse her husband's jeal-ousy. than to seriously estrange him.Explanations follow, and happiness isachieved. Included in the talentedcast are Margaret Livingston, JohnRoche, and Willard Louis. The sup-ports are. an hilarious Mack Sennettcomedy with Ben Tnrpin in the lead,a travelogue, and Topical Budget. TheEmpress Syhphony Orchestra rendersexcellent incidental music,amongthe en-joyable items being Friedmann's "Sla-vonic Bbapsody."

PARAMOUNT THEATREThe love interest 'which is the Haiti,

inaiing appeal in "The Kingdom With-in," the leading attraction at the Para-mount Theatre to-day, is unique in thatit dofis not start early in the picture,but is developed gradually to a powerfulclimax. Emily Preston, the girl in thestory, despises Amos Deming. The man-ner in which he wins her love makes a.powerful di-aqja, with a .wonderful heartinterest. The supporting programmein-cludes comedy, scenic,gazette, and anexceptional musical programmeby theParamount Orchestra. The bos plan isat the Utility, next to theatre. A force-ful story by Sir Hall Came,and an all-star cast which includes ConradNagel,Mac Busch, Hobart Bosworth, Patsylloih Miller, and Creighton Hale, com-bine to make noteworthy Victor Sea-strom s first American production,"Name the Man f" which comes nestFriday to the Paramount Theatre. It isfrom the celebrated English novelist'srecent best seller,"TheMaster of Man."It tells the striking story of a youngJudge whose first act of officeis to pass.ludgment on a girl he himself wronged.The Courtroomscene, which is one ofthe dramatic incidents in the story, callsfor some of the greatest emotional anddramatic acting which has ever reachedthe screen. Mac Busch plays the partof the wronged girl—her second leadingpart in Hall Cape's stories, with Con"? j AaSel_ playing the part of theJudge. Gigantic settings picturing theancient prison and castle on the Isle of*Tn'-f?d

i.Snperb Ph°tography, add tothe perfection of the picture

KING'S THEATRE.Merton of the Movies," is the mainattraction at the King's Theatre thisweek It k the story of a movie-strnck youth whose one great desire isto do "something better and finer" thanmerelyhelping in a grocer's shop As anassistant heis useless,and after a sensa-

tionalhorseride rou^d the village churchonSunday morning ha is discharged andwith bos savings in his pockets turns hisfacetowards movie land. It is not Ion?before he ia disenchanted, for he soonlearns that the necessary qualificationsfor an actor include more than a "desireto do better things." Through inex-perience he misses a chance,and it isnot long before he is in straitened cir-cumstances. Ultimately a pretty mem-ber' of the "Buckeye Comedy Co"rescues him and with her aid Mertonobtains work. He thinks he is actingfor a drama, but the producer has dif-ferent ideas,and when Merton findsthat.his dramatic work has been used in mak-ing the most successfulcomedy of theyear ho is overcome with shame. Areconciliation,however, follows. GlennHunter and Viola Danna take the lead-ingparts. The programmeincludes goodsupports, and appropriate selections arecontributed by the orchestra.

ARTCRAFTTHEATRE."The Kingdom Within" is the lead-ing picture story at the Artcraft Thea-

tre to-day. It has one of thestrongest casts ever assembled ina motion picture, including RussellSimpson, Pauline Starke, GastonGlass,Ernest Torrence,and others. Pro-duced right in the heart of the big Red-wood forests of California, the sceneryis superb. The supporting programmeincludes a new two-reel comedy, an in-,teresting scenic,and the latest newsreel. ■ "

STRANDTHEATRE.Those who have seen Miss Compson

in the past remember her exquisite act-ing,but nothing she has ever done cancompare with her delineation of Delorysein "Woman to Woman," screening to-day at the Strand Theatre. The leadingmale role is played by Clive Brook,whose sturdy masculinity is an admir-able foil for Miss Compson's dainty gir-lishness. "Listen, Lester," is the secondattraction. The supports are good.

BRETANNIA THEATRE."The Hurricane Ed" is now screen-

ing at the Britannia Theatre. It wasproduced by the Universal Pictures "Cor-poration with the inimitable Hoot Gib-son as the star.. It is. the story of a cow-boy who roams from ranch to ranch, liv-ing, mainly'on dreams-and the lure of ad-venture. It introduces Gibson's newhorse, "Pal," in a splendid role. Thesupports are excellent.-

OUR THEATRE, NEWTOWN.The final screening takes place to-

night at Our Theatre of "Her MarriageVow," the screen version of OwenDavis's famous,play of the same name.The supporting and musical programmesare excellent.

ISLAND BAY EMPIRE THEATRE.That great Universal hit of the year,"Secrets of the Night," is showing at

the Empire Theatre, Island Bay, to-night. The.picture is foundedou thefamousBroadway success, " The Night-cap," and is one which can safely berecommended as brimming with fun,mystery, and thrills, with love, too, butthe laughter predominates. It is' de-scribed as a sure cure for the blues. s

SHORTT'S THEATRE."Madonna of the Streets,"Edwin Ca-

rewe's latest picture featuring Nazimovaand Milton Sills, is screening at Shortt'sTheatre to-day. The picture is the firstthe famousRussian actress has appearedin since she deserted t.ie cinema forvaudeville and "the legitimate stage twoyears ago. The supporting films arevaried and of excollent quality, and themusic good.

PRINCESSTHEATRE.Betty Compson plays the leading role

in "The Gardenof Weeds,"now show-ing daily at the Princess . Theatre.Adapted from a Broadway stage successof the same ■ title, it tells a delightfulstory of the theatre and the .happeningsthere. Miss Compson is supported byKocldiffc Fellowes,King Zuiiey, LucilleTliortidyke, and a number of other not-able (jluycrs. The second feature, on thepnvgtuunnr, W ■"Jho tlttUuijiiip i.'"i»l»."Tbii supporting lilffla ar.e escejlgni.

TIVOLI THEATREA superb screen spectacle, brimful of

drama-tic episode, is now running twicedaily (2 p.m. and 7.30 o'clock) at theTivoli Theatre, where " The Creation,"or "After Six Days," is packing thehouse at both aiieruoon. and evening per-iormMices. According to the Italian Cor-poration that sponsors the picture, morethan 3,000,000 dollars was expended andover five years in actual time requiredto make it. Historically accurate evento the smallest degree, and reproduced inthe Holy Land, it is a superior enter-tainment, appealing to all classes of allages and of every shade of religious;belief by reason o£ its picturesque qual-ity, novel photographic effects,and tre-mendous dramatic power. The support-ing subjects, -which form the best listseen ior a long time, include a partial,larly clear reproduction of the famousrace between the two champion horses,Gloaming and TheHawk. In viewof theunusually heavy demand for seats, in-tending patrons are advised' to attendat matinees or book at The Bristol toavoid disappointment for the eveningperformance.

QUEEN'S THEATRE.An np-to-the-minute attraction is be-

ing presented to partons of the Queen'sTheatre during this week, where J. K.M'Donald's First National picture,"Frivolous Sal," is being screened. Sat-urday night's packed house was de-lighted, and it is saie to say that it isone of the best pictures seen for a con-siderable time past. Eugene O'Brien isthe leading man, and he is ideally castin this his latest picture. It is a thrill-ing story of a pioneer mining town ofthe West, in which a girl and a smallboy help a man to find himself. Thecast includes Mac Busch,Ben Alexander,Mildred Harris, Mitchell Lewis, andTom Santschi. Someof the story's mostimportant action takes place in a hugecavern that a stream of melting icehas carved out under the famousNis-qually glacier, near the top of MountEainier. Amid these marvels of Naturethe tensely dramatic love story of a beau-tiful girl of the pioneer mining campsand her sweetheart, a stranded actor,has been filmed. An added attractionm the programmeis an eccentric dancingact by Mr. Phil -Barry and Miss HazelMartin. The turn.by these two youngpeople is one of the most' novel everpresented in Wellington. The support-ing programme includes Gaumont Gra-phic, with views of the All Blacks inEngland, a beautiful mountain wider-ness take, " Flower of Hate," and acomedy, "No Loafing," featuring NoodlesHanaford. The box plan is at ThaBristol until 5 p.m., afterwards at thetheatre.

FULLER'S VAUDEVILLE.A complete change of programme willbe made at His Majesty's Theatre this

evening, and vaudeville lovers may beconfidentof an excellent entertainment.Wee Willie Lancet, whose clever comedywork caused roars of laughter last week,is to present an entirely new comedyentitled " Willies Birthday," in whichhe is assisted by Mr. William AvronandMiss Lilas Birt. Paul Cardini is todemonstrate a nnmber of new card man-ipulations. Fullers' Eleven Wondersare to present an entirely new program-me of singing, dancing, and acrobatics,which is sure to meet with approval.The versatile English entertainer,Max-well Carew,will be seen in a numberof new male and femalecharacter num-bers, and Keith Wilbur will make hislast appearance in new impersonations.Miss Estelle Bose is to introduce a num-ber of new character studies. Completechanges will be given by Victor Burkeand Eenda Budd. An act making itsfirst appearance is that of Frances andClifton, a pair of clever athletes whoare said to do all kinds of seeminglyimpossible feats on flying rings. '

TRAMWAYS BAND.Patrons of the Tramways Band con-

certs are always > assured of a bright,artistic, and refined entertainment,andlast night's programme,at the De LuxeTheatre, was no exception. A largeaudience received the items with ap-preciation and applause The banditems consisted of the march "Colling-wood," contest selection "ClassicGems (Rimmer)—:a very fine arrange-ment of some of tie choicest mnsic oftlio_ old masters; bynxn, "Abide WithMe" (S., liddle); selection, "Keminis-cences of the Plantation" (W. Moore)this arrangement of a number of thebest-known plantation melodies was de-servedly applauded; and "St Elmo"[march (Keller). The playing of theband was noticable for tone and tune-fullness, and hearty applause greetedeach item. Mr. Lance Fairfax-of theJ. C. Williamson Company, sang "TheGreat Awakening," a song" which suitedhis rich baritone voice, and he had-torespond to two encores. Miss M'Manus.also of the Wildflower Company, sangSpring is in My Garden.". This ladyhas a very sweet soprano voice,and wasalso encored. Mr. Arthur Clark a!lyric tenor, sang"Sigh No More" withan artistic finish, and was enthusiastically encored. Mr. A. Sutherland wasband conductor, and Mr. H. Godier anable accompanist.

ISLAND BAY QUALITY THEATREBetween Friends," a screen master-piece from a novel byKobert W. Cham-

Quality Theatre. It is a gripping storywith a sensational climax,and a cast in-cluding Lou Tellegan, Alice CalhounAnna Q. Nilsson, and Norman KerryBIBLE CLASSCONCERT.

ArTll,e Wellington Methodist Youngw6n " Btt]?, CIaSS lleltl a con^rt inWesley Hall on Saturday. There wasan excellent attendance, and each itemwas treated to liberal applause Thosecontributing to the programme wereMisses Jeanetto Briggs. Eileen Not-wood, Nellie Amies, Gladys Fathers,Messrs. 1.. Fraser, X Wilson, A. Can-L. Rothwell, YV. H. Armstrong D*White, J. Watchman, C. W - Svensonand A. E. Hurley. )| R. T. A. Coventryplayed (1,,, ucTOinpiinin.Pnl.i. The prcj-■M*d» .<( .til.-. .culUicfi. «■«„. ih .ujj v!classroom rgnoyaUoas.

DE LUXE THEATRE.A.story of impersonation is told in "A

Thief in Paradise," now showing at theDe Luxe Theatre. The settings are ex-cellent, especially the interiors, whichare.quite exceptional.1 During the tellingof the tale there aro many exciting hap-penings, including girls in bathing suitson horseback "playing polo, a fight withsubmarines,dancing in the South SeaIslands,and an aeroplane wedding. Theplot tells of Phillip Jardine,wild son of,-i wealthy man, who oversteps the markand is sent to expiate his sins at Sa-moa, where he drifts towards beach-combing with Maurice Blake. Jardine ismauled by a shark and dies. His father,not knowing of the young man's death,sends him moneyand asks that he re-turn to America and his home. Blakedecides to impersonate the dead man,and he journeys to SanFrancisco,whereold-man Jardino accepts him as his sonand heir to the family fortunes. Theposition is complicated by Blake fallingin love with a bishop's daughter. Even-tually he confessesthe impersonation,but as he has endered himselfto the oldman as well as to the girl, all ends hap-pily. Included on the programme is amore than usually interesting topicalGazette, a Travelogue of Switzerlandwith its magnificent alpine background,and a really delightful cameo comedy.The De Luxe music is a special featureof the programme.

GALLI-CURCI.Throughout the world of music no suc-

cess of the century has been so illumin-ating as that of Amelita Galli-Curci,who will appear here on 2nd July. Liftedto the niche prepared for her "by popu-lar appreciation, the present season, hereighth in America, findsthis great a-rtistoccupying a position never before re-corded in the annals of musical history—a regular member and featured star ofboth of America's great opera organisa-tions, the metropolitan and Chicago.opera- companies—the very idal of mil-lions whom she has thrilled with hergolden tones. Last season, her managersstate, was the greatest and most signi-ficant of her career, artistically and fin-ancially. He who would analyse the artof Galli-Curci from a technical point ordiagnose its gripping quality through ajiexposition of its intrinsic elements un-deruikes the impossible, for that art" inits sublimity and its power defies dis-section. It is a composite of all the giftsof the gods. As Juliet, Violetta, Lakme.Dinorah,Butterfly, Marion, Lucia,Gilda,and other famous heroines of grand operaas -well as in concert, Galli-Curci has re-vealed her matchless art. She has asongfor everyheart, a messagefor everymood,a balm for everycare. The won-derful purity of her voice, its amazingflexibility, its marvellous " iftjating"quality, so elusive in its witchery, sosatisfying and entrancing to the ear;her uncannyease in the delivery of pas-sagesof the utmost technical difficulty,these.and other phases of her art haveinspired a thousand pens to attempt with■glowingsuperlativesto describe the bean-ties of her voice. But words have neverexpressed the full sense of its exquisitecharm and pathose or conveyed themeaning of its touching appeal. TheWellington public is reminded that thepreferential plans will be opened at TheBristol at 10 a.m. on Wednseday morn-ing. Tliose residing outside Wellingtonwho intend to hear Galli-Curci-shouldlose no tune in writing into the boxomce.

"WILDFLOWER."Another crowded house greeted tin.performance of "Wfldfiower" at theUrand Opera House on Saturday even'i

ing, when previous successes were r&-peated, hearty laughter and pronouncedapplause being the order of the even-ing, -the last performances are nowannounced. On Wednesday evening thecompany-will produce "The Cousinfrom iNowhere." At The Bristol PianoCompany this morning the box plansopened for the five presentations of "TheCousin from Nowhere," including theafternoonperformance on Saturday next.lhe first performance is to be stagedon Wednesday night. Judging by itswonderful triumphs in Australia, "TheCousin from Nowhere" could easilyhave held the' boards for an indefiniteperiod in Wellington, but unfortunately,owing to the fact that the theatre isrequired for another attraction, the pre-sent season must positively close onSaturday night, therefore only the fiveperformances can be staged here of thisdelicious musical comedy. It bringsback memories of the works of Gilbertand Sullivan, as the«plot is a real oneand the humour is interwoven into thestory; As Julia Van Osten,Miss Burkeachieved anoutstanding triumph in Aus-tralia, the character giving this talentedartist every opportunity to display herexcellent soprano voice and to presenther artistry in quite a different mannerto that she displayed in the openingopera. Miss Floie Allan is an establish-ed favourite in Wellingtoti,' and play-goers will doubtless give her a welcomeon Wednesday when she appears asFreda, a character she sang,acted, anddanjed with remarkable success in Syd-ney. The remainder of the cast is ex-cellent and quite equal to the' exigenciesof the opera.

"THE GOOD LUCK BALL."Most people in Wellington have heard

of the redoubtable Three Musketeers,but it is .expected that even these ro-mantic heroes will fade into their dimand distant past compared with thethree special featureswhich will be pre-sented at "The GoodLuck Ball," to beheld in the Town Hall and ConcertChamberon Wednesday evening, in aidof the Community Club, Buckle street.These special features will comprise : (1)A grand parade of living mascots, thenrst of the kind ever seen in Welling-ton.;, (2)-, "Good Luck" decorations,which will be delightfully unique; and(3) the best of music by Tutschka's twoorchestras. In order to attract theutmost originality the executive is of-fering a gold wristlet watch for theJady s best mascot dress, and furtherspecial prizes for the best mascot hatworn by a lady and by a gentleman. Afourth prize will also be given for thebest ladys paper dress. The leadingfeaturesof the decorations will be blackcats and golden horseshoes, while green-ery and flags wfl] be in sufecient a

ßbund.ance to provide the most attractive set-ting. Judging by the number of speo-

of tht K6n eiDf arranSed, the successof the ball is already assuredSIR HARRY LAUDER.

Uh, yes, ' said Sir Harry Lauder inan interview "I musfc alw^s be addingto my repertoire. I have added half art,rpST Or ch*ra<to studiesthis tap. People expect that from me.Of course I have a great many admir-ers who always want the old songs,but■t wer?. to smS the number of old fav-ourites thai are constantly being askedfor I would never be finished. It wouldtake me hours to get through them.These songsare inspirations," said Sirflawy. Sometimes an idea will comeinto my bead and I write it down,thinkit out, and then enlarge on it, perfect

'5? ii° SPt^' then iry ifc out, and Ican tell ye that tryir- out a new songgives me a great deU of concern, andI am oftenrestless all day of the nightI am trying out a new number. Itmvery Fortunate,though, in the fact thatfew of my numbers have failed to catchon. ■ 1 have a London conductor, CharlesAyes, and he's ,i dandy, because there'smore in conducting an orchestra tL .lnone may think to hear them play sobeautifully together." The season willopen at the Grand Opera House nextMonday for six nights and a matinee onSaturday 6th June. Booking opens atThe Bristol on ThursdayPORT NICHOLSON BAND.

,T ?Je, io*ufo recital given by the PortNicholson Srtver Band in the GrandOpera House last evening proved mostenjoyable, and encores were insistently.demanded by a very laxge audience.The assisting artists were members ofthe .New English Musical Comedy Com-pany^ and they presented a programmewell m kesping.with the high standardwhich has always been maintained bythe Port Nicholson Band. Mr. Her-bert Walton gave two entertainingmonologues, "Drought and "A LittleMotor-car." Miss Marie La Varre snug"Where Have You Been "Hiding?" andas an encore number "Ann." Mr.Charles Zoli was irt good voice, and hisnumber, "I Married a Widow," waawell received. Miss Marie Burke sang,a Negro spiritual, and with Mr. NoeiAllan was heard to advantage in thaduet, "Letter Song" (from "Sybil").The band numbers were -well chosenand included the hymn, "Glory toGod," the overture, "Morning, Nooii,and Night" (Beethoven), "Hallelujah,1and tho march, "Twentieth Century,bandsman W. Stevenson,who lias justlyIjcen regarded as one of Ihc (most col".tieulpi.it In iiiu fiHin.||«rii Huiiitsiilieiv,was heard in i'^pidft': aai itßecaufie^

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KARORI OUTCLASS 'VARSITY.

Rain-soaked grounds mads matterssomewhat unpleasant for players in thefourth series of hockey competitionmatches played on Saturday afternoon.The turf at the majority of the playingareas was very soft, and in view ofthis fact all ladies' gameswere post-poned. X was also considered inadvis-able to play the matches set down forthe Hutt Recreation Ground, whichmeant that several men's matches,in-cluding the senior A Hutt v. Wesleyfixture, had to be deferred. Ten games,exclusiveof primary school boy matches,took place at Karori Park, and thestandard of hockey there, consideringthe unfavourableconditions, was, onthe whole, good. Karori and 'Varsityon No. 8 ground provided the senior Agame, which resulted in. a comfortablewin for the former team by 4 goalsto 1. Although,outclassed 'Varsityput up a good fight and were keen to thoend. The Karori men, without oneexception, played well, and their com-bination and stick work at times was atreat lo watch. The only other seniorA game played, that between Wakatuand Wellington, was- fought out at New-town Park. Both teams gave a fairlygood display, and tho score, 2 goalsto nil in favour of Wakatu was, on theday, a fair indication of the respectivemerits of the two elevens. In thesenior B grade matches were keenly con-tcrfled, and were of an^ interesting na-ture. The meeting of Hutt and V.M.-

---' C.A. on No. 1 ground at Karori ParkI attracted most attention. Hutt weredecidedly off colour, and V.M.C.A. ranup a score of 5 goals to 2 against* them. Oltherteams to secure wins in; the senior B grade were Karori, Wesley,! and Huia.

SENIOR A GRADE

KARORI DEFEAT 'VARSITY.Varsity ware right off their game intheir clash with Karori, and displayed

nous of the splendid form they showedin their tussle with Wellington the pre-vious week. True, the Greenswere un-lucky in not scoring on several occasions,but nevertheless they were nctfc theequal of the Karori men on the day'splay. The Karori vanguard combinedbeautifully and their sweeping passingrushes with the line keeping good con-trol of the ball were spectacular andalways had the Collegians in difficul-ties. Lloyd, on the left wing for Ka-rori, played a brilliant game, and wasever a thorn in the 'Varsity side. 'Var-sity attacked strongly for "the first fewminutes after the "bully off," and Paulnarrowly missed scoring. Once intotheir stride, however, the Black for-wards had the 'Varsity men defendingall theyknew. Moorehad bad luck in notnettingfor Karori from a good opening,but shortly after that Knowles succeed-ed in driving the ball past the 'Varsitygoalie to score a good goal. At half-time the score remained unaltered.Early in the second half T. Watchman,who was playing a heady gameon theleft wing, nqtted for Karori. Fromthen on it was clearly seen that 'Var-sity,, although they were fighting hard,wore a beaten team. Both Knowles andthen Watchman each scored again forKarori in quick time. 'Varsity battledon, and from a meleo in front of (theKarori pool, just before"time" sound-od, Pen-in (Karori). kicked the ball intothe net and gave the Greenstheir onlygoal, making the final score read: Ka-rori 4, 'Varsity 1.

WAKATU DEFEAT WELLINGTON.Although Newtown Park was veryheavyfor the Wellington-Wakatu fixture,play was very fast throughout. Wel-

lington pressed for the first few min-utes, but Wakatu then took the balldown-fieldand were unfortunate on sev-eral occasions in not scoring, mainlythrough the brilliant work of Guy, theWellington 'keeper. Martis and Ashwin,the Wellington full-backs, were keptbusy for some time replying to theonslaughts of the Wakatu forwards.After some give-and-take play, Welling-ton again pressed, and Jacobsen wasunluckyin sending the ball over thenet. Wakatu responded with a hot at-tack, from which Stephenson and Strat-ton peppered the Wellington goal with-out success. Half-time came with noscore. Wakatu made the pace on re-suming, and finally a good ball fromLouis, who was playing well in left-halfposition, enabled W. Hood to score.Wellington failed in their counter-at-tack, and another rush by their oppo-nents resulted in MacMillan scoringWatecln 2, Wellington 0. There wasno further scoro, Mr. B. Lloyd was re-feree.

SENIOR B GRADE

AN EVEN GAME.There was very Kttle difference be-tween Wesley and Petone,who met onNo. 7 ground at Karon Park. The final

score, 2 goals to 1 in favour of Weslev,fairy accurately summed up the respec-tive merits of the two teams. Petonewere not by any means at their best.,and missed several excellent opportuni-ties of improving their score. Therewere weaks point in the play of bothteams, but nevertheless (hey' gave acreditable exhibition,of hockoy. Wesleycombined better than their opponents,and this, in a large measure, was nodoubtresponsible for their victory. Wes-ley were first to score, Leaman,'insideleft, netting just after the start. F.Lindop equalised for Petone before halftime wifth a shot from close in. In thesecond half play veered from one twen-ty-five to the other. An opportunity ofscoring was afforded Stokes (Wesley),which he took full advantage of, beat-ing Cochrane,the Petone 'keeper, witha good low shot, and giving victory tohis team by two goals to one. Mr! H.Thomas was the referee.

HUTT PAIL AGAINST V.M.C.A.Hutt never got going in their matchwith Y.JVJ.O.A. at Karori, and werehard put to it to keep the score down

as it finally ended. Undoubtedly, theyhave given better displays, and there-fore must^be allowed credit for being"off form," but Young Men neverthe-less in their forward and back tacticsproved well superior. Young Men scoredalmost immediately after play commenc-ed from a shot by Atyeo. V.M.C.A. 1,Hutt 0. _ Hutt responded with' a rushfrom which Connellnetted after a smartcentre by Judd. V.M.C.A. 1, Hutt 1.Wadam soon got through for Youn<*Men, but Connell again was successfulin equalising. V.M.C.A. 2, Hntt 2.White added another goal for V.M.C.A.beforo half-time. Tn t.lie second spell,Hutt could do nothing right. :ind weremany times unsuccessful with circle

sticks of Atyeo and White, makingthe final score, V.M.C.A. 5, Hutt 2. Mr.W. Keys was referee.

HUIA v. TRAINING COLLEGE.Huia held the upper hand throughout

intheir match with Training College, andwon easily by a five-goal margin. Theirforwardscontinually harried the Colle-gians, and on the few occasions whenthe latter broke through, the Huiabacksproved equal to the task, and returnedthe ball down-fieldout of danger. Huiawere first to score, Sawyer netting aftergood centring. Huia 1, Training Col-lege 0. Sykes equalised shortly beforehalf-time. Huia 1, Training College 1.In the second spell Huia had thingsall their own way, and *dded five moregoals without much dllfioulty. Of theseSawyer secured two, Yates two, andButcher one. It was a game in whichcombination played an important part,and it was noticeable that a. Huia manwas invariably in his place to secure apass when a fellow-player was tackled.Mr. W. A. Scott was referee.

KARORI DEFEAT WAKATU.The Karori-Wakatu gairie provided an

interesting display at Karori Park. Ontheir home ground, tho Blacks were ahard combination to beat, and it wasto the credit of the Wakatu goal-keeper,Johansen,that the score was not con-siderably higher. J. Watchman operfedKarori's scoring account soon after thecommencement of play with a success-ful dribble from the half-way line.Karori 1, Wakatu 0. Vaughan addedanother goal for the Blacks soon afteras the_ result of a heady shot from amelee in frpnt of Wakatu's goal. Karori2, Wakatu 0. King, who was playinga _great game for Karori on the rightwing, broug?«.the score up to 3—o. Healso scored another goal just afterhalf-time.' Karori 4, Wakatu 0. Therewas no further score. Kilmister was aprominent player for Karori. Mr. A.Roxburgh was referee.

OTHER GAMES

Junior.Wellington 10, V.M.C.A. 2; Kajori

4, 'Varsity A 0; Wesley Rovers 8, Wes-ley 0.. r Third.

Hutt 6, Wesley 2.Intermediate.

V.M.C.A. 8, Wellington 0.Karori 2, Huia 0.

LADIES' HOCKEY

A friendly match between the Ka-rori Ladies' Hockey Club and Te Horahas been arranged to take place onKing's Birthday, 3rd June.

RESULTS AT CHRISTCHURCH

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, 23rd May.Hockey matches on Saturday resulted

as follow:—St. Albans 2, 'Varsity 0;Selwyn 3, Technical 1; Sydenhanf3, Sel-wyn B 2.

GOLFHUTT CLUB.

A medal round at Hutt Clubcourse onSaturday afternoon saw some brightscoring, including a net 62 by lan Hart,which easily topped tha scoring andwon the junior medal. M. Evans andO. Heketa play off in the senior com-petition. The best cards reported were:lan Hart, 78-16,62; A. M. Adams, 82----14,68; M. Evans,76-6,70; 0. Heketa,78-8,70; K. Mason, 84-14,70; W. K.Cook, 77-6,71; J. H. Wagg, 79-8, 71;D. F. Stuart, 83-12,71; P. B. Broad,87-16,71; J. N. Rouch,90-18,72; S T.A. Scott,79-6,73; G. G. Jackson,89-16,73; G. Blaiall, 84-10,74; R. 0. Ches-ney, 77-2,75; G. C. Godfrey, 81-6, 75;H. S. Manning, 89-14/75; V. E. Mas-ters, 91-16,75; A. H. N. Smitht 93-18,75.

WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPCLOSELY CONTESTED.

(HOTTED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIRIGHT.)(RZUTER'S TELEORASI.)

LONDON, 22nd May.Miss Joyce Wethered (Worplesdon) the

holder of the women's golf championship,in beating Miss Cecil Leitch (Carlisle)at the thirty-seventh hole, played themost thrilling game ever played in thewomen's golf championship. At the endof tho first round Miss Wethered was75 and Miss Leitch 76. The secondround was even keener. Miss Wetheredwas two up at the twelfth. The nextfour were halved,but Miss Leitch wonthe next' two. The gamswent an extrahole, which Miss Wethered won by fourstrokes to five.

ENGLAND DEFEATS WALES.

(KTOTER'S TXLBORAM.)LONDON, 23rd May.England beat Wales by 8 matches to5. Two gameswere halved. This con-

test is the usual international prelimin-ary to the amateur championship, whichcommences on Monday.

RUGBY LEAGUE

(BI TEIEQRAPH.—PRESSASSOCIATION.)

AUCKLAND, 24th May.Senior fixtures on Saturday resulted

as follow:—Athletic B,' Devonport 6;City 17. Richmond 0; Marist 18, New-ton 0; Mangere.l2, Northeote 11.'

CHMSTCHUBCH, 23rd May.Seniorgameson Saturday resulted as

follow:—Woolston22, Linwood 9 ; Mar-ists A 11,Sydenham 9; Hornby 13, Wai-mairi 2; Addington 25, Marists B 15.

DUNEDIN, 23rd May.Saturday's senior fixtures ended withthe following results :—City 19,Athletics

8; Kaitangata 28, Christian Bros B 2;ChristianBros A 32, Pacific 8.

POLO CUP FINAL

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION COPIEIQHI.)SYDNEY, 23rd May.In the Anstralasian Polo Cup final

SouthAnstralia beat New SouthWales.In the final of the Beaterf Teams' CupQueensland beat Victoria by 10 goalsto 3.

LAWN TENNIS

MISS RYAN DEFEATS MISSM'KANE.

(DNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIBJGHT.)(KECTER'S TELEGRAM.)

LONDON, 23rd May.In the finals at Surrey grasscourts, in

the ladies' championship, Miss E. Ryanbeat Miss K. M'Karie, 7-9, 6-1, 6-3.

NEW SOUTH WALES CHAMPION-SHIP.

(DNITSD PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPIKIQHT.)SYDNEY, 23rd May.At the New South Wales lawn tennischampionships, in the men's singlesNorman Peach beat A. Seiler, 6-4, 1-6

4-6, 7-5, 8-6. 'TEN-YEAR-OLD SENTENCE

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rJune 26, 27—Ashburton Connty B.C. Winter,,-June 27—Hawkes Bay Hunt Club.July 7. 9, n—Wellington K.C. Winter.

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NOTES AND COMMENTS

AT WANGANUI ONSATURDAY

PUWHERO SCORES IN 'CHASE

FOOL'SPAEADISE WESTSCHIEFFLAT EACE.

{By Telegraph—From "Vedette.)The Wangarmi Jockey Club had a

>change of fortune in regard to weatherfor its concluding day, and despite tho■volume of rain that had fallen duringthe preceding twenty-four hours, the

>Arack had dried up very well and pro-vided very fair going. There was an in-creased attendance compared with thefirst day. Again the open steeplechasewas won by a horse who previously hadraced only over hurdles, for Puwhero,'like Landbird, was making his debut■over "country," if the Wanganui fencescan be called such. Comicalgaveanother"taste of his quality in the May Hurdles,and,providingha does not fall atEllers-lie, will.be a tough proposition in the.Great Northern Hurdles. Fool's Paradise,won the Empire Handicap in spite ofadverse fortune in the running, againshowing stamina unusual in an Absurd.

■ The racing throughout the two daysa triumph for the handicapper, Mr.

■JH. Coyle, and in consequence he pro-!wided" somel_finishes which thoroughlyilested tie judge, Mr. W. Russell,butriie was not found wanting. There was5a disposition on. the part of a .few in-jilividuals to./question his decisions in''one or two of the close finishes,includ-ing the dead-heat between Arch6en andjAvoulea on the first day. As there is■iio vantage; point to vie\y; a finish ataWanganui except from a decided angleAto the judge's line, those who criticisedpile official in desperately close finishes

only a -palpable ignorance. Pos-jsiinly, perhaps, ■ they viewed tho finishesjihaongh their^pockets..' " ' '" EAIJ3O-TONIE HACKHANDICAP,. Rowley was about an even-money

ifavO'Uiite,with i^phonium a - decidedteecond choice, and" Rangi Sarto and(King P.otoa also well supported. Bing;3?otoabegan, best, and led down the

from De - Luxe, Kilia, andJDuphoninm, with Rowley well back.SEuphommn went up on the " rails inttho back straight,' and, Rowley mi"-

--"(proved his position, so that racing for-sbie tan Bing Potoa just led Rowley,Iwith.Rangi Sarto and Euphoniumnext.ißowley led into the straight, and look-Sedall over a ■winner,but, weaklyHandled, -was heaten, by both. Euphon-dmn and Bangi'Sarto, Enphoninm win-ining by a iead.--Rowley was a-lengthftaway third, with, Kilorum, Ring Po-qtoa, and Do Luxe next.

Rowley was acertainty of racing Kea-<jten, for A. Griffith, who was the rider,:inado> the weakest possible finishing ef-fort when tackled by .Euphonium andußangi Sarto. Euphonium ran an ex-Icellent race, for lie was in tbe badiground all the "way, but against thatiho covered less ground than anythingelso in. the race. Rangi Sartoran right"Sup to his first day's form, and is aiusefulsort Kilorum finishedfairly -well,■ihnt Ring Potoa jvas beaten, by the^dis-Stanca,« BATA BACK HURDLES.\ Admiral Codrington was a decided.favourite, with Taitaiata also carryingbver four figures. Then in order of back-ing camo All "Wind, Eonmark, GleniCamry, Red Head, and Trespass, theMatter paying over the limit, while Bo-iacto -would hare returned a dividendof over. £36 if he had won. Eonmarkled down the back from Admiral Cod-rington, Btmecto, Maunu, and Askari,ljut at- the stands All "Wind had run"<up into fifth place, just ahead of As-kari, otherwise the order was much theifiame. At this stage Glen Canny waslast, with Trespass also well back. Tres-jass moved up down the back straight,and racing round the top turn he.wasdisputing the lead with Eonmark andIBonecto,with Admiral Codrington and.lAskarinext. Trespass was first into tho'"straight, and -with the last hurdle almostfJnt had no difficulty in going on to win

fjjy three lengths from Bbnecto, whoJjust defeatedAskarL Tien came Glu-

"^tncntand Maunu, practically on terms,-Twith Taitaiata ai. tho head of the■mothers. " .

Txespass, who Tvas making his debutliover hurdles, acquitted himself really>vcU. Ho was a lifctAoslow in tho earlystages, but jumped quite as well as tho■.opposition at tho end, while- his pace isaslill a forco to bo considered. It is in-Heresling to wonder what Mr. Kemball■now thinks of: thoso who refused toJbuy Trespass cheaply, at his saleL'.IBonecto ran about a good deal in tho,race, and otherwise he would have been;"harder to beat, and quite possibly■would[/liavo made a handsome first return in-ystead of quite an acceptable double-fig-iure dividend for second. Eoumark im-proved agaan,and apparently tho Tren-,/rthamhorse is soon going to make good..JAskari did very well to finish fourth,'ior ho is quite new to the illegitimategame. Glumentwas another ex-flatrace-horse to give a very much improved

showing. Admiral Codrington was dis-iappointing, as he faded out badly at the

,*nd, while Taitaiata ran below his re-'■-*entform. As he is only a four-year-,*ld, possibly the racing found him outjiemporarily. GlenCanny gavean inglor-)-sous, display, being last' practically alljthe way. Maunu. who was at forlorn\iCidds,was always in tl\e leading bunch,\?i"nd finished fiftli. . ■

'■ MAY HURDLES.' lAlaric. 'Comical,,and Black Art were

Hiacked for big.money in that orduv,with/jTo Kawa. the only" other snpijorted topny extent. Alaric, Comedy Prince, andrCojnical led at the,first fence,ISlack'Ai't■mid White Itanger, with Mauriga, beingslow to*"move. Te';K;i.uu went "toil'iu'.iront at the end of two furlongs fromiVOtanru Kid, Comedy Prijice, Black Art.!ffiid Coihical. Tho order down tbestraight'was Te Kawa, Otauru Kid,Black Art, Comical,Alaric, AVliite Bang-er. Comedy Prince,and Alteration.-Coin-iual went; ifp^scccuid d3*\viCt-Bc;biicli '.to.To Kawa, with'-Alaricv Black "'Vrtr. and"IWhite Ranger iiexO. llulf a' milt frum"home Comiwi! jumped to the fronl, andißlack Art closed on Aliuric and ToKuwa, Comical hit tho last fence,-iait,. went ,ca to.în hard hiild ,bvj

six lengths from Black Art, withAlarie half a length away third.

jTe Kawa was a good fourth, with Whitei Sanger. and Vagabond next.I Comical,if anything, won easier .thanIhe did amongst the hacks on the firstday. He blundered at the last fence,but it was due probably to inexperience,as he aa yet lacks the knowledge of <ishort stride at a fence. It was an im-|pressive effort, and big' things can beexpected from him. Black Art finishedtoo well for Alarie, who would havedone better with a race over hurdles.He has not done a great deal of school-ing, in addition to having been withouta race over hurdles for-a long time. TeKawa again went an excellent race,'while White Banger surprised by hisshowing, for he was always on the pro-mises, jumping well. Vagabond againtailed off in the ear!y stages, but wasgalloping over everything at the finish.Comedy Prince jumped badly at a num- -ber of fences. OtauruKid jumped wellenough,but failedto stay, and Alterationwont a fair race.

GRANDSTAND STEEPLECHASE.Master Peter was an odds-on favourite,with Puwhero and Passin' Through car;

rying four figures .against their names,and Carawockfourth choice. Mahia ledPuwhero, Carawock, Blue Hall, andSanForte at the first fehce, and downthe straight Puwbero had gone to thefront from Mahia, Master Peter, Cara-wock, and SanForte. Dick refusedatthe brush turning out of the straight,and Mahia fell at the hencoop near thesix furlong post, where Puwhero wastenlengths clear of Master Peter, Buck-eye, Passin' Through, and Carawock.Blue Hall moved up in the straight, butotherwise there was little change in theorder. Master Peter went in pursuitof the leader down the back stretch thelast time, followed by, CarawockandPassin' Through. The last two did notmake much impression on the flyingleader,however,as Puwhero won by alength from Master Peter, with Cara-wock six lengths away third. Passin'Through was a good fourth, then com-ing Buckeye and Blue Hall.

The winner gave a magnificent dis-play of fencing, and the only questionwas whether he would see out the twomiles and a half. This he just' did,and had the rider of Master Peter goneafter him a little sooner the latter mighthave won. Puwhero looked in perfect

■condition,and he was a credit to all con-cerned. Master Peter was improved byhis race the first day. Carawockim-proved a very .great deal in Ids jump-ing; and- was always going like a possi-bility, but he covered a good deal moreground than anything else in the race.Passin' Through ran an excellentrace, and his turn will soon come. Buck-eye and Blno HaH also gave fair dis-plays, SanForte's form \yas again toobad to-be true.

= EMPIRE HANDICAP.-Fool's Paradise, Hipo, Good Sport,

Sunshot, and Imperial Spark were allwell backed in a good bettingrace. RubyRing led down the straight from GoodSport, Ora's Delight,-Pronto, and Fool'sParadise, with Hipo " dropping back.Pronto, Ora's Delight, Megan, GoodSport, and Fool's Paradise were in thelead turning into tho back straight, butfirst Fool's Paradise and then GoodSport lost their positions, while Paramoved up into second placo. ' Racing forthe turn Imperial Spark- went up toMegan, with Pronto and Para handy,and Hipo and Fool's Paradise showingup again. " Megan was still in front atthe turn, hut Imperial Spark ran past.FoiJ's Paradise then challenged, withHipo coming fast, and in a great finishFool's^ Paradise won by a head fromImperial Spark, with Hipo a lengthaway third. Megan was fourth, then"atintervals coming Pronto and Valencia.Fool's Paradise won despite a gooddeal of bad luck in the running. Hefinishedvery stoutly from the turn, andnow goesinto winter quarters with awin to his credit. Imperial Spark againran an excellent race, arid just wentunder to a better stayer, but he had abetter run throughout than tho winr»;r.Hipo was another victim in the run-ning, and he just -weakened at the end.Megan and Pronto were always handy,and if they race at a smaller meetingsoon should both bs -winners. Para didwell for seven furlongs, but Valenciaand Sunahotwere disappointing. GoodSport was a decided sufferer seven fur-longs from home, going right back tolast place. ; . '

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP.The bracket Alabama (R. Reed) and

Beaumont (L. A. Pine) was backed downto a shade over evenmoney,with WillowWai second favourite by about 300 tic-kets. Padonna and Tempean were theonly others .backed to any extent, andAttractive and Rehutai, the winner andrunner-up, were at remunerative prices.King Pot showed out momentarily, bn6when the field had settled down Padonnawas well clear of Empire Camp, Tem-pean, Relmtai, Willow Wai, and KingPot, with Alabama, well back. Racingfor the turn, Tempean had taken chargefrom Empire Camp, Padonna, King Pot,and Relvutai. Tempean was under pres-sure wheu in lino for homo,but EmpireGamp hung on. Rehutai. catno fast outhe outside, and Attractive shot up onIho rails, and. in a good finish Attractivebeat Rehutai by a head. Two lengthsaway otic Empire Camp, followed" byAla,bama,_Tcmpcaa, and Willow Wai.Attractive must havo been much im-proved by his gallop on tho first day,when ho was not sighted. He showed agreat bnrst of speed at the finish, whenvigorously ridden by L. G. Morris, Jtc-hutai, who looks well, also improvedonher first day's form, but in tho seconddivision of tho Purua Handicap she wasat least prominent. Empire Camp hadeveryvchance,but was not quite goodenough, but is worth keeping in mind.Alabama lost his chance by being slowaway, but Tempean farted out in tholast furlong, and had to be riddenhard to gain a position in the first threefurlongs. Willow Wai ran below hisbest,while Padonna looked hardly readyKing Pot will soon do better.

WINTER OATS HANDICAP.Rafawas an eleventh-hour withdrawal,and Rational started favourite,but manywho noticed the bad nui Lady Bentinck

got over the early stages of Thursday'srace- supported hi'r, :iud she was almostas well supported as Ration.-il. Of thoother starters, Gn-illiu'd and Archui-.n"c:amo hi for strong .support. l,nt .Avimk-awas coiujwrnitively lu^li'eted. Rationalfailed to /iml his feet when the barrierrose, arid immediately lost his position.Lady J'.entinck. to, got cut out at (hefour-furlong post, an incident (hat pos-sibly cost her the race.' Caillard besjanquickly,- but was soon passed by Lip-sol, Kuhio, and Bennuire. Three fur-longs from home Barry atjaiu got Gail-Inrd, to the front, but once in a line"jdv ■h<>mc;"Ar<:liCf!.uI'ptit i:i ;i great run.

'to- win easily by lira Iciifcdis from Voiii.i,who passed Lady Beniini-k in Uie last feu-strides. Roinnnro van an indifferentfeurth, bat did net bepn well, and Knhio wvm nexi.|

jArcJi6oa_yai3 a decisive IAULUcrj b'ttliJkgjiseu

if Rational and Lady Bentinck had notbeen unlucky they would havo mudomatters hard for him. As the race wasrun, however, Archeen again showedhimself oneof the most improved horsesin training. Gaillard had plenty of pace,but he has disappointed so often in thepast that he cannot be recommended.Kuhio showed that his race on the firstday had improved him, and he shoulddo well at Dunedin. Yoma by his sec-ond—he also carried 21b overweight de-monstrated that he is well forward incondition. Lipsol went another gooorace for five furlongs. He will be worthkeeping in mind for the Otaki Meeting.The totalisator handled £32,566,com-pared with £32,048on the second daylast year, the total for the meeting be-ing £58,912, against £60,452 10s lastyear.

Results:—Balgqwnie Hack Handicap, of 200 soys.

One mile and a distance.—2 Enpbonium, 8.9(J. Barry), 1; 3 Rang! Sarto,7.4, 2: 1 Row-'.^"F2' 3- Mso Girted: 4 King Potoa 7.8,o Kilonim 7.0 and De Luxe 7.0 (coupled), 8

Rata Hack Hurdles Handicap, of 200 soya.Abont one mdc uud a half.—7 Trespass, 10.0(A. Burt), 1; J2 Bonecto, 0.0, 2; 5 Eonmark,?;"', 3; £,'s0 star<*<l: 1 Admiral Codriugton11..!, 6 Glen CaDiiy 9.13. 8 Glumcnt 910 2Tartauata 9.8. 3 All Wind 9.7, '.) Goldpiccc0.5. 11 Askari 9.5, 4 Red Head 9.0, 13 Lady"plwill 9.0, H Mannu 9.0, 10 Birkenolla .9.0.Time, 2rurn 51 4-sscr.May Hurdles Handicap, of 350 sors. Aboutone mile and three-quarters.—2 Comical, 11.0A Burt 1; 3 Black Art, 10.5, 2; 1 Alaric,11.3, 3. Also started: 4To Kawa 10.S, 8 White?,VnD^nr a?;0' !" V"K;lbond 10-8. « Otauru Kidu.O, 10 Alteration 3.12, 7 Mjiunga u.o, 9 Oom«dy Prince 9.5. - Time, 3min 19 l-ssec.

Uraudstand Steeplechase- Handicap of 400soys. Two miles and a half.—2 Pu-wheio10.4 (A. M'Donald). 1; 1 Master Peter, 10.132.; A Carawock, 11.1, 3. Also started: 3 Pas-sm' Through 11.7. 9 Btpckeye 9.7, C Blue Hall9.0, 7 San .Forte 10.5, 5 Dick 9.9; 8 Mahia 9.0.Tinie, umin 3 l-ssec.

Empire Handicap, o£ 850 soys. One mileand a distance.—l Fool's Paradise, 8.5 (R.Reed), 1; 5 Imperial Spark, 8.9, 2; 2 Hipo, j8.8, 3. Also started: 12 Megan 6.7, 9 Pronto(i.7, 7 Valencia 7.5, 4Sunshot 7.5, 3 Good Sport5.5. « Para 7.7, 8 Euby Ring 6.11, 11 Ora'sDelight 6.7. Time, lmin 59 4-ssec.Farewell Hack Flat Handicap, of 200 sore.Six furlongs.^ Attractive, 9.0 (L. G. Morris),1; 7 Rehutai, 5.3, 2; 5 Empire Camp, 71, 3.Also started: 6 King Pot 9.5, 2 Willow Wai9.0, 1 Alabama 8.8 and Beaumont 7 4 (coup-led), 3 Padonna 8.3, 4 Tempeau 7.9, 9 Kilroere7.1, 10 Tres Bon 7.1. rime, lmin 1G 3-sscc.

Winter "Oats, of 300 soys. Six furlongs.—4 Archeen, 7.13 (C. Davies), 1; 7 Yoma, 7.a,2; 2 Lady Bentinck, 7.9, 3. Also started:9 Bemmire 6.13, 3 Gaillard 7.11, 0 Kuhio 6.3,5 Avonlea 7.11, 10 Strategy 7.5. 8 Lipsol 6.7,1 Rational 9.11. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec.

AUSTRALIAN RACINGTATTERSALL'S STAKES.

<ONrtED ?EBS3 ASSOCIATION—COPYBIeHT.)SYDNEY, 23rd May.

At Tattersall's Meeting the following wasthe result of theWINTERSTAKES, of 750 soys. One niile and

three furlongs.Mr. E. J. Watt's eh c Strongbow, by

Bowman—Mary Fortune, 3jts 1Mr. P.. Taverna's b c Valamita, by Valais

—Tressamitii, 3yis 2Mr. D. E. Graut's. br c .Cistercian, by

Bernard—Queen Mosca, 3yrs 3Ten started. Won by three-quarters of a

length. Time, 2min 24iseo.BRISBANE THOUSAND.

BRISBANE, 23rd MayTho following was tho result of theBRISBANE THOUSAND. Seven furlongs.

Mr. E. J. Bcdgood's blk o Fine Stitch, byFeatherstitch—Exertion, 3yrs, 7.11 ... 1

Mr. P. Jenkc's br g Sim Dallas, by Matou-rcc—Alto, aged, 8.12 »

Mr. L. Winter's eh m Molly Cyrus, byCyrus—Cast tip, aged, 8.6 3

Thirteen started. Won by three lengths.Time, lmin 30Jsec.

LEVIN HANDICAPS

WAJJGANTU, 24th May.Tlio following -weightshave been declared fur

tho Levin Racing Ulub's Meeting:—Ohau Hacii Hurdles, of 100 soys. One mile

and -a half.—Waimatao U.4, Comedy Prince10.3, Puketoi 9.11, Glument 9.9, Eonmark 9.7,Ualigaii 9.C, Kenyon 9.0, All Wind 9.5, Tread-well 9.a, Tempean 9.3, Bestir 9.3, Red Head9.0, Lady Dolwill 9.0, l'ikimai 9.0, DoyleatonU.O, Maunu 9.0, Otauru 9.0, Red Imp 9.0.

Welter Hack Handicap, of 100 soys. Sevenfurlongs.—Anticipate 9.5, Sottano 9.1, AlabamaB.]3, Salamis S.B, Debate 5.4, Star Shell 8.2,Rangi Sarto 8.1, Killoch 8.0, Beaumont 80,Bon March 7-13, King Broney 7.11, Bright Eyes7.9, Gardaut 7.9, Sir Moment 7.9, Royal Song7.9, Kilburu 7.0, Bonny Louisa 7.7, Kiloruin 7.7,Ellah 7.7, Lady l'earl 7.7, Captain Wai 7.7,Slump 7.7, Seakist 7.7, Revel 7.7, Miss Mar-tial 7.7, Lady Sanforte 7.7, Kilmiss 7.7, Otauru7.7, Penalty 7.7, Novar 7.7.

Mako Mako Hack Handicap, of 100 sovb. Sixfurlongs.—Anticipate 9.2, Alabama 8.9, Sala-mis 5.5, Gardenia 8.3, Miss Uupana 8.0, LadyIsinglass 7 18, Star Shell 7.12, Modern 7.9,Bezau 7.9, Town Crier 7.9, Miss Odille 7.3,Capitulation 7.2, De Luxe 7.0, Twink#7.0,Liianie 7.0, Seakist" 7.0, Sashain 7.0, Paletto 7.0,Thera g. 7.0.

Levin Handicap, of 300 soys. One milo anda quarter.—lmperial Spark 9.0, Alaric 8.12, Ad-miral Codrington 8.10, Tamo Fox 8.7, Tanadees5.6, Haurangi 8.5, Arch Salute 8.5, Clandhu8.4, Clariuda 8.3, Kalakaua 8.2, Degage 7.7,Sottano' 7.1, Askari 6.12, Stream 0.9, Kuhio0.7, Megan 6.7, Fillette 6.7, Sanctuary 6.7,Auckland 6.7, Pronto 6.7, Ardflnnaa 6.7, Hali-gau 6.7, Rang! Sarto 6.7.

MTionald Memorial Welter Handicap, of200 soys. Seven furlongs.—Alaric 9.13, AdmiralCodrington 9.7, Lucius 9.4, Santonio 9.2,Clandhu 9.1, Avonlea 9.0, Lady Fingers 90.Degage 8.13, Rowley 8.11, Prince Hal 8.11,Misgovern 8.6, Sottano 8.4, Pronto 8.3, Ben-mure 8.3, Tari 8.3, Puketoi 8.0, Bonnie GoldS.O, Mountain March 8.0, Kuhio 8.0, lipsol8.0, Debate 8.0, Comedy Prince 8 0, Miss Hu-pana 8.0. Crisis 3.0, Killoch 8.0, Bonecto 8.0,Loyal Maid 8.0, Maunu 8.0, La Reve 8.0, StarShell 8.0, Royal Song S.O, Beaumont 8.0, PinkRose 8.0.

Jleatherlea HackHandicap, of 100 soya. Fivefurlongs.—Mountain Signal 9.0, Lady Isinglass8.10, " Tempean 8.7, Rangimoana 8.6, Modern8.4, Bezau 5.3. Town Crier 5.3, Miss Odille8.3, King Broney 8.1, Morning Gift 8.1, Taka-roa 7.11, Coquette 7.9, Red Imp 7.7, Van Yean7.7, Boulita 7.7, Paula 7.7, Bonny Louisa 7.7,Lady Pearl 7.7, Twiuk 7.7. Ellah 7.7, Luarno7.7, Waimana 7.7, Crissarto 7.7, Seakist7.7,Olympic 7.7, Sole Atio 7.7,Lieut. Bill 7.7, Vet-ogne 7.7, Hot Piro" 7.7, Thcra g. 7.7.

TROTTINGOAMARU MEETING

OAMAB.TJ, 23rd May.The first winter meeting of the Oamarn

Trotting Cluh was held to-day in showerywealing There was a large attendance.Tho going was soft. The totalisator han-dled l'lo,'J2o 10s. Results:—

Innovation Handicap, of loii soys; one mileand a half.—l. Zingebar, 24yds behind (M'-)!ac). I; i T!c;j.l Lady, Sfivds behind, 2; 2Avsilnnchc. KDyds behind, ;;. Also started:S Credit Slip sit. n Princess Rita sit, 2 BonTiipui scr (.coupled with Avalanche), 3 Hos-tage 38yds I>ebind, 6 Silurian 60yds, 8 SheilaWilkcs 72yds. Woa by four lengths.Time, 3min 45 2-sscc.

Advance Handicap, of 155 soys: ono mileand a half.—3 Kutuku .Tack, scr (Mills), 1; 5Cameo, scr, 2; 2 N.iutwick, scr, 3. Alsostarted: IK Wild Sunset scr, S Tredenhamscr, 7 Priucess Aim scr, 1 Native Cbiel scr,lti Mister Bell scr, 12 Festive Mora scr, 11Hani Knocks scr, 9 Betty's Boy scr, 15 Mari-noa scr, 4 Ashley Dillon scr, 0 Four Bellsaiyds behind, H Fairy Chimes 36yds iDolly Houi 30yds. Won by three lengths.Time, Siniii 43scc.

Papakoio Handicap, of 170 sots; ono milean<l a quarter.—3 Awamoa, 24yds behind(Hooper), 1; 2 Winsome Melody, 12yds behind,2; 1 .Noiseless, scr, ,'i. Also started: 6 DoilyTloui scr, 7 Gold Chimes scr, and Sasin scr(coupled), 13 Pandora scr, 12 Tushi scr, 8lluby Oarino scr, & Nelson O'Neill scr, ISLonandu Queen scr, 0 Fireman scr, IB MissDenver scr, 10 .Miss Adonis scr. II Lo"an Lad12yds behind, 7 Winnie Dillon "iyda. 4Mountain Chimes24yds, 14 iCaniiknot JMiydsbehind, 13 Mi liill 48yds behinci. Won byiwu lßHKths. Tiiuu. -mill 17 -l-Sset-.

ITusiilenfs U:lnilU-:lp, of .100 soys- twouiiies.—:t iiL-ssic Lo«aii, 24yds Ijthiml (Henil-rickson), 1; 1 I'riiiui Pointer, 4Sytls Ijeliiml."J; 8 Harold Uimvno.l ( ), :i. Also st:irl-wl: S Ulack Admiral .scr. 4 \Vli:ußi.iuiia scrIK ISoldwi Sun IL'yils hi-hind, M J.uUv Kmhraui:l-'yiii. 15 Cromstiill, 1-jyd.-, 7 I'ctur M'JCin-ney 12yds, II Lord N.'poan 21yds, l« N'at-ivoK.ni(i 24yds, ij Kissing Cup 2-iyils, 2 ])<>s-horriugli suyds. 111 l)ow,a-ast 3«.vds, r, Talent

2 n by limrWaikaiiru. Tlandicap. of 15,". soys- twomill's.—l Nflsoii U'Kinnpy, scr (ITadficid), 1:"1 isiirni.'. .Ifvcis behind. ■- o I.adv Kvelyn. :myds hcliiml, "■!. Also starts!: I\srvrcl 1 ink

st-r. :. Ural l.aily sit, S Waki-tklrl pit "! Vvn.7 Humiy Spec -JOtvil.-. Won l',v Ihrrp'lrn"l')'■-l:in,-li.> 'niivtls l»-hillll, I! l),-lvil|c Wnrol ISQvil-i"

i:ti(k-lrl Iliiilrtiriip, ..,r -On ,0*l>; nnp mil*and ihvb f.irlwir-., I Rrmtln.-. v.\v,u M,!,,.|

hind, 2; 6 Morning Glow, scr, 3. Also start-ed: 3 Logan Hanlon scr, i Bingen Lad scr,2 Jiebel 12yds behind, 9 Dolly Doyle 12yds, 8Van Director 24yds behind." Won liy halfa length. Time, 3min 13 1-osec.

Waikuura Handicap, of 200 soys; one mileand a half.—7 Logan Hanlon, 12yds behind(Hussey), 1; 6' Try Soon, sur, 2; 2 WinsomeMelody, 12yds behind, 3. Also started: 3Bertha Dillon scr, 8, Day Pointer sch, 1Haere Ra scr, 11 Locanda Queen scr, 5 Men-tos scr, 10 Eh-eman scr, i Harris 12yds be-hind, 9 Kelpie 12yds, 12 Glen Farg 12yds, 13Kanuknot 24yds. Won by three lengths.Time, Srain 37 3-ssec.

Electric Handicap, of 200 soys; one mile.—1 Pessimist,24yds behind (Butterfield), 1; 4Winnie Dillon, scr, 2; S Lady Embrace, 24ydsbehind, 3. Also started: 2 Oakland scr, 3Koicole scr, 11 Dolly Doyle scr, 7 Glen Wilkea12yds behind, 6 Van Director 12yds behind,10 Cromstall 24yds, 9 Queen's Own 36yds be-hind, 6 Tommy Direct 48yds behind. Time,2min 20sec.

POVERTY BAY T.C.

GISBORNE, 23rd. May.The Poverty Bay Trotting Club's Annual

Meeting was held to-day in good weather.The track was in good order, and the to-talisator pnt through £9192, compared with£7817 for last year, an increase of £1375. lie-suits:- ■

Trial Handicap, of 100 sots ; one mile anda half—3 Halmorc, scr (Tarr), l; 1 Karma,scr, 2; 9 Mount Logau, scr, 3. Also started:Bingen King, Geoilrcy Logan, Sunny Chimes.St. Cyrus, Gladys Cole, Maid of the Moun-tains, scr. Won by two lengths, half alength between second and third. Time, 3mm 57 2-ssec.

Dorn Memorial Handicap, of 100 soys; onemile and a half.—l Zelica, HlSyds behind(Spillune), 1; 2 Annette, 48yds behind, 2; 5Gold Furl, scr, 3. Also started: 3 Bingen Boy,i Eothburn scr. Won by half a length, threelengths between second and third. Time 3mm SS 1-osec.

Poverty Bay Trotting Cop Handicap, of 400sots; two miles.—2 Padlock,scr (Green), 1; 3The Tartar, scr, 2; 3 Ofa Jlaj, scr, 3. Alsostarted: 4 Lottie Advance, 5 Anoziram scr.6 Respect 32yds behiud, 1 Peterwah 24yds, 7Delavan Bill 4Syds. Won by a length and ahalf, two lengths between second and third-Time, tain 47sec.

President's Handicap, of 100 soys; one'mile and a half.—o Gladys Cole, scr (Macfar-quhar), 1; 2 The Shrew, 48yds behind, 2; 3Guinea, 35yds, behind, 3. Also started: 8Geoffrey Logan, 4 Maid of the Mountainsscr, 2 Levrine 4Syds behind. Won by sixlengths, ten lengths between second andthird. Time, 3min 46 2-ssec.

Dominion Handicap, of 150 soys; two miles.—1 Peterflah, 228yds behind (Fisken), 1; 2Sweet Memory, GOyds behind, 2; 3 Zelica, 48yds behind, 3. Also started-: 0 Kothburn, 5St. Cyrus, 7 Gold Furl, 4 Annette, 1 BingenBoy scr. Peterwah and Bingen Boy werenracketcd on the machine. Won "by alength one length and a half between secondand third. Time, 4min SOsec.Electric Handicap, of 175 soys; one mile.—I General, scr (Farqubarson), 1; 7 PrincePoolc, scr, 2; 3 Anoziram, 12yds behind, 3.Also started: 6 Satinbird scr, 5 Lottie Ad-vance 12yds behind, 8 Miss Marvin 24vds, 7Delavan Bill S6yds, 0 Master Hal 4Syds be-hind, 2 Eitaroa 72yds. Won by half' alength, a head between second and third.Time, 2min 22 2-ssec.

Waikanae Handicap, of 100 sots; one mile-t Bingen King, scr (Smith), 1; 1 Lockette(rename ofKahana), scr, 2; 3 Mount Logan,scr, 3. Also started: 6 Digger, 4 Sunnychimes, 2 Halmore scr. Won by a length,half a length between second and third,lime, 2min 37 3-sscc.Stewards'Handicap, of 100 sots; one mileand a quarter.-l Pitaroa, 144yds behind(Green), 1; 2 Levrme, 12yds boliind, 2: 3Gladys Cole, scr, 3. Also started: 5 Jamesr"nW?y^SCI>. ?.nd Prince Poole "yd* behintl(coupled), s General 72yds, 4 Satinbird 72yds. 6 Miss Marvin 06yds. Won by a length,a head between second and third. Time 2mm 52 3-oscc. '

NORTHLAND MEETING_

t WHANGAEEI,24th May.me first lotaJisator one-day meeting of thoNorthland Trotting Club was heltl to-day ingood weather. Thq course was rather holdingafter the heavy rain on Friday. Tho totalisa-tor handled £9240 10s. Results:—

Dargavillo Handicap. One mile and a half.—Dillon lluon, scr, .1; Speed King, scr, 2;Gold Dial, 24yd£ beliind, 3. Also started-Jewel Pointer, Golliwog, Black Gold, Gambler'sGold, Florent, sor. Won by a length. TimeSmin 4osec.

Counties' Handicap. One milo and a half.—Lola Keklaw, scr, 1; Treanac, 144yds behind,2; Hal Lady 12yds behind, 3. Also started:Bodo Child, Cheddar, Belle (late Tuppence)Patchwork, Our Mint, Gold Sign scr, LadyNorthland, 12yds behind. Won by five lengthsTime, 4miu 3scc.

Whangarei Handicap. One mile and three-quarters.—Peter M'Donald, 60yds behind, 1:Tod Bells, lOSyds behind, 2; Jvgatira, 120ydsbehind, 3. Also started: Hard Shot 12yds be-hiud, Salesman 12yds behiud. Won by twolengths. Time, 4min 39sec.

Northland Trotting Cup. Two miles.—Re-liance, 120yds behind, 1; Ben Wallace, 12ydsbehind, 2; Grey Peter, 48yds behind, 3. Alsostarted: Ursuline scr, Boycott, Uncle Bert,Gold Flake, Doctor Dillon 12yds behind Wa-kanui, Hupn Grattan, Rua Pere 72yds behind.Won by two lengths, ono length between eec-and and third. Time, 4min 39 2-ssec.

Kawa Kawa Handicap. One mile and a half.—Lola Reklav, scr, 1; Stanmoor, 90yds behind,2; Speed King, scr, 3. Also started ■ AnselBell, Floreut scr, Money 90yds behiud. Wonby half a length. Time,3min 47 4-ssec.Kaikohe Handicap. Ono mile.—Tannhauser,scr, 1; Uncle Bert, 24yds behind, 2; Money

48yds behind, 3. Also started: Mabel BingenMufti, Dillon Uuon, Gold Dial, Irish Bell scrBoycott, Pietta, Master Grattan 24yds behindBoa Wallace 48yds behind, Wakanui 60yds be-hind. Won by a length. Time, 2min 25 l-ssec

President's Handicap. Two miles.—PeterMadDonald, 12yds behind, 1; Golden Gate 81yds behind, 2; Tiki, 00yds behind, 3. Alsostarted: Salesman scr, Tod Bells 72yds be-hind, Ngatira 84yds behind. Won by twolengths. Time, smin 3sec.

Waipn Handicap. One mile and a quarter—Grey Peter, 72yds behind, 1; TJrsulme, 36ydsbehind, 2; Gold Dial, :12yds behind, 3. Alsostarted: Lola Keklaw, Black Gold, Ausel Bell,Jewel Pointer scr, Mufti 12yds behind, Boy-cott 36yds behind. Won by five lengths. Time,3min lsec.

BOXING

JACKHEENEY KNOCKED OUTBY GORNIK.

(IT TELEORAPIL—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)GISBOKNE,24th May

A professional boxing contest betweenJack Hceney (list 81b) and Max Gornik(list 121b) ended in the eleventh roundin a ■win for Gornik on a knock-out.The- contest was by no means one-sided.Heenoy, though lacking some of Jitsformer dash, and being down for ninein the second round, made a creditableshowing. Up to the- end of the tenthround he was slightly in tho lead onpoints, but lie Ihon took tho count toa short right-hook on the temple. Gor-nik has accepted a return match withtho heavyweight champion, Eddie Par-ker, for 13lh Juno.

UREN OUTPOINTSJAMITO.(UNITED PEBSS ASSOCIATION—COPT6IQHT.)

SYDNEY, 23rd May.At the Stadium, Havilah Uren out-

pointed Salvino Jamito in a solid tweutyrounds fight.

DETONATOR EXPLODES

(BI TBLEQRAFH.—PRESSASSOCIATION.)

WAIHI, 23rd May.As the result of tho explosion of a

detonator three members of JamesKemp's family were more or less in-jured. On his way homo from work atthe Waihi Gold Mining Company'ssmithy, Kemp, junior, picked up a de-tonator, and decided that it might beused for a bicycle lamp. To make it fitho commenced beating it out, and anexplosion followed. Kemp's little fingerwas blown off, and he was peppered ontho chosfcby Hying metal. His sis-ters, aged 18 and 11 yours, -who wereclose by, were tho other victims, theelder receiving wmnds in the side andarms, while the oilier had an cvg badly■injured. ""

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CHESSCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW

ZEALAND

The contest for the club championshipof the.Dominion will this yearbe limitedi-T.?,,^30'Canterbury, Auckland,and Wellington Clubs, the Nelson Chessblub having decided to ask for matchesagainst Canterbury and Oamaru only.lne secretary of the GeneralPost Officehas accordingly approved of the follow-

ing schedule of fixtures. (The namaot tne adjudicating centre is shown inparentheses) :30th May and 6th June—Otago v.Canterbury (Auckland) and Auckland v.

Wellington (Canterbury)20th and 27th June—Otago v. Auck-land (Wellington).18th and-25th July—Canterbury v.Wellington (Otago).22nd and 29th August—Otaco v. Wel-lington (Auckland).19th and 26th September—Auckland

y. Canterbury (Wellington).The above schedule is, of course, sub-ject to any alterations that tho tele-graphic authorities may find it necessaryto make. Two matches.are possible onthe opening date,as the useof the Cook

btrait cable is not involved. The Wel-lington members of the New ZealandAdjudication Board will be pleased toconsider any lines of play that may besubmitted to them in connection with un-finishedgames. The club championshipof the Dominion, which is at presentheld by the Wellington CO., was pre-viously won by the Auckland C.C.

THE WELLINGTON CLUB.The current tourney for the champion-

ship of the Wellington ChessClub wasadvanced another stage on Saturdayt thesecond round resulting as follows :—WE. Mason 1, E. A. Hicks 0; A. L. Law-son £, E. E. Hicks i; Selling £, Fair-burn i; J. W. Simpson 1; G. Widghani0. Tho gamesE. S. Taylor v. Wild,Faulknor v. Fouhy, and Gyles v.Godtsohalk are outstanding. G. P. An-derson had the byo caused by J. C.M^tirea having to withdraw,Ihe club has just commenced its jubi-lee year, and members are naturally hop-ing to make a good showing in tho an-nual 20-aside match ■ against Auckland,which is scheduled to commence at 6p.m. on Saturday next. The Northernclub will, however, be able to select avery strong side,having elected 37 newmembers during the year just ended.The Auckland ChessClub'smembershipstood at 92 when the forty-first annualmeeting was held recently. This is be-lieved to be a New Zealand record,andit is probable that the three-figure markhas been reached by this time. Mean-while the Wellington ChessClub, whichowes much to its patron (Sir HaroldBeauchamp, X.8.) and to its president(Mr. W. Mackay), continues to hoe ahard row with about SOmembers. Butthe local enthusiasts are not down-hearted.

WORLDTOUR OF BORIS KOSTICH.Mr. Boris Kostich, the famousEuro-pean chessmaster, who made a completetour of Australasia last year,afterwardsvisited all the chess centres in South

Africa, giving. exhibitions- of his skillwith marked success. Late news of hisinteresting tour of the world is given inthe April number of the "British ChessMagazine." According to advices fromKenya, he arrived there from SouthAfrica, .via Mombasa, and gavetwo sim-ultaneous performances at the City Club,Nairobi. On 29th January he won 22gamesand drew one, and on 3rd Feb-ruary his tally was 21 wins, 4 draws(to Mr. A. G. S. Palmer and threeladies), and one loss (to Mr. Katzler).On 31st January he gavea blindfold ex-hibition against six Indian players atthe Railway Indian Institute. Mr.Kostich won five gamesand lost one,through a misunderstanding with " theteller who called the moves to him. Ac-cording to the "East African Standard,"Mr. Kostich,on Bth February, played an"Equatorial" game of chess with- theMr. Palmer referredto above,at a spotabout 16 miles from Mount Kenya. Mr.Kostich sat on the northern side of theline, and Mr. Palmer on the southernside,while the board was exactly on theEquator! The former ("north") wonthis unique game.

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Mrs. C. Richardson has returnedfrom a visit to the. North, also MrsH. Kirkcaldie.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wood and theirlittle son are leaving by the Tahiti fora visit to California. Miss May Petre,of Christchurch, will accompany Mrs!Wood.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bennett, of Mas-terton, are spending a little while at theseaside at Muritai.

The Misses Ira and Nancy Onnond,ofHawkes Bay, are leaving by the Ath-enio for England.Mrs. Horsley Robinson has returned toChristchurchafter a visit toher mother

Mrs. W. G. Riddell.Mr. and Mrs. N. Kettle, Napier, were

amongthe passengersfor Sydney by theMoeraki.

Mrs. D. Caselberg, of Masterton,isvisiting Wellington.Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wynn Williams,of Christchurch,and Miss Ruth Wynn

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Mrs. Eric Riddiford has been visitingMrs. Wall, at Wanganni.

Miss E. Thompson is visiting Mrs.Kebbell, at Alfredtou

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Holden have re-turned to Wellington, and are leavingby the Tahiti for a visit to Honoluluand America,and, if time permits, toJapan and the East

Hostesses for the week at the Com-munity Club will be as follow:—Thisevening, Mrs. E. G. Pilcher; Tuesday,Mrs. A. J. Curtis; Wednesday, closedon account of ball; Thursday,.Mrs. E. C.Cooper; Friday, Miss Ellison ; Saturday,

; Monday, Wellington South Nurs-ingDivision.

The members of the Girls' branch ofthe Navy League held a most successfulevening party recently in aid of theirfunds. Bridge was played in one roomand mah jong in the other, the playcausing great interest. The rooms werecharmingly decorated with autumnflow-ers and foliage, and supper was servedduring the evening. Handsome prizeswere given, and all present had a veryenjoyable evening's amusement. MissDyer (lion, secretary of the branch) wasthe qrganiser of the party, and a num-ber of members of the Navy League ex-ecutive were present.

Invitations are issued by order ofTheir Excellencies the Governor-Generaland Lady Alice Fergusson for an inves-titure and reception at GovernmentHouse on 3rd June, His Majesty's Birth-day.

All those interested in the work of theBritish and Foreign Bible Society arespecially reminded of the annual meet-ing of the Wellington Auxiliary on Tues-day 26th, 7.30 p.m., at St. Andrew'sHall, The Terrace. This will also bea welcome to the Rev. Daniel Calder,8.A., who will be the principal speaker.His Worship the Mayor will preside.

The members of the Canterbury Wo-men's Club are rejoicing in the posses-sion of fine new premises in Manchesterstreet, Christchurch,and a reception wasgiven by the president and committeeas a "house-warming." There is an im-posing entrance with a. wide staircase,the drawingroom is a large and hand-some room with a fine panelled 'fireplace,and generously supplied with windows,the room is carpeted softly in blue andbrown, and tho warm tawny shadeswere repeated in bowls of chrysanthe-mums and autumn leaves that wereused with excellent decorative effect.There is a card-room,a large tea-room,and a kitchen. The president, Mrs. H.Holland,received the guests, and after-wards sketched interestingly the historyof the club, which was foundedin 1913.Mrs. W. Wilson also spoke of the earlydays of the club. Amongthose presentwere Miss Jessie Mackay, Miss BeatriceBaughan, and many others.

At the last meeting of the Mothers'Help Division the new president, Mrs.Phillips-Turner, was in the chair. Otherspresent were Mesdames Bayfeild, Coler-ridge, Darling, Tripp, Underwood,andF. Ward. It was announced that theproceeds of the recent jumble saleamounted to £23. At the end of themonth another effort is to be put forthwhen the Play Readers will be given anentertainment, Mr. Rodney Pankhursthaving kindly lent the G"oring StreetHall for the occasion.

Many people will learn with regretof the death of Mrs. E. M. Roulston ather residence in Patanga crescent earlythis morning. The deceased lady was anative of Wellington, where she wasborn 75 years ago. She was the eldestdaughter of Mr. W. Luxford, and thusa. member of a family whose name hasfigured prominentlyin local annals. Partof her life was spent in Greymoutb,where she married Mr. S. Roulston,whopre-deceased her by some thirty years.The late Mrs. Roulston was a "lady ofsterling character and worth; her manygood qualities had created for her a widecircle of friends,both on the West Coastand in Wellington. She Was an oldmember of the Early Settlers' Associa-tion, and used to derive much pleasurefrom attending the reunions organisedby I hat estimable link with the past,and in renewing andreviving friendshipsformed in the early days. Mrs. Roul-ston is survived by one brother and foursisters, and by two sons and five daugh-ters. One son lost his ]ife in tho GreatWar.

'"The fact, that a man is a good jazzcr,or that a woman wears attractive clothes,should not be regarded as sufficientrea-son for marnagje," said the Rev. JohnXaterson when preaching nt, St. Paul'sChurch, Wanganui, last Sunday week,on the sanctity of the marriaee' tie andthe promotion of the home spirit. "Manyyoung people," the preacher added, "donot give so much thought to the selec-tion of a life partner as they do to theselection of a pair of shoes."

A correspondent writes thus to theChristchurch "Press":—Miss JudithMatUias, A.R.C.M., the young.violinistand composer, who made her debut at■the opening concerts of the Male VoiceChoir, is the youngest granddaughter ofthe late Venerable Archdeacon Mnthins,one of the pioneers of Christchurch. Itis interesting to note that the "rand-daughter of the first Archdeacon of Aka-roa should be the first "Lohse Schol-ar to successfully perform in her nativec» ty;,. that thrn"gh the beneficenceof Miss Lohse, whoso school was sowell known in the early days. Miss Ma-tlnas has been able to take her teacher'straining course and gain her Diplomaat the Royal College of Music. London,returning with the intention of passingon her knowledgeand -fulfilling the wishof the foundressof the scholarship.

The first committee meeting of theNorthland sub-branch of (lie PhmketSociety was held recently, Mrs. F. WManton presiding. It was decided thatthe committee meet on the first Thurs-day of each month. The Plimket nursewill be in attendance at the-Methodistroom, Northland, each week,and will beavailable on the meeting mornings, onrequest, for. visiting those mothers whoare unable to attend the rooms. It ishoped that_ mothers will avail Ihcm-selvc3 of the opportunity now oITn-oclthem of consulting' >."urea'Miller in theh1

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Lady Adams gave a very interestingaddress to the members of the AucklandLyceum Club, speaking chiefly of theordinary life of the American women.She said that these women did not needto be at home so much as those in otherparts of the world, where electric con-trivances and labour-savers were not soeasily obtained or generally used. Withelectric cleaners,her electric dish wash-er, duster, and silver polisher, and herwonderfulkitchen, with its electric stoveand clock, that turned on the heat ata stated time and closed it down to asimmering point three and a half hourslater, there was no need. In fact, shefelt that if she wanted to see her friendsshe ought to go before breakfast tomake sure of catching them. At 10o'clock they would be going out, withtheir hair waved by their own electricmachine and their finger nails polishedby the same aid. She found the Amer-ican kitchen one of the most astonishingthings she had seen. These kitchens weremade by a woman architect, or if bysome chance the architect was a man,be was so thoroughly trained by thewoman that everything she demandedwas done exactly as she desired. Tileabsence of dust, the hot air whichwarmed the houses, made work easy,and _ every house expressed the indivi-duality of the owner. It was the samewith the millionaire as with tho smallerhouseholder—their houses were expres-sive of the "women who owned them. Inquite small houses she had sat down tolunches for thirty people, in the homesof professors and people about the uni-versities,at which there was no troubleat all. The wife had most probablydone all the cooking, and would be awoman with a university career behindher, if anything like the intellectual lifecould be said to be anywhere behindtheso wonderful women, the professorwould carry in the dishes,and the chil-dren were trained to wait on the guestsin a delightful manner. It was consid-ered an honour by them, and if theywere clumsy or spilt things they weredebarred from this public service.

The Society for the Protection of Wo-men and Childrenin Dunedin in its an-nual report touches upon two very im-portant questions, so far as women andchildren are concerned,as follow :—Noattempt has yet been made to give tothe Stipendiary Magistrate the power ofa Supreme Court Judge to appoint aguardian (whetheror not one of the par-ents) in all matters within his jurisdic-tion in which a guardian would be ad-vantageous. It is again emphasised thatwere such power vested in the Stipendi-ary Magistrate it would be a great helpto the class of persons affectedby thonumerous statutes relating to children.As the Magistracy is now entirely com-posed of trained lawyers, and as thedutyof a Magistrate brings him into con-tact with the problems of child life in theDominion to a vastlygreater extent thandoes the duty of a Judge, it seems anomal-ous that his usefulnessshould be ham-pered because he has no power to dowhat a Judge in comparison is so seldomrequired to do. The. committee is ofopinion that the provisions of the sta-tutes relating to widows' pensions arecalculated to discourage any personal ef-fort on the part of a widow to securefor her children an improved environ-ment and has drawn the attention ofthe Minister to the matter in the hopethat he may see his way to introducelegislation encouraging personal effort

* Tarn changing. lam much betterthan I used to be. lam really going to*e,t better everyday and in everyway."ihus Lady Astor when she gave an ad-dress on "Ideals in Politics" at thoGmldhouse, Eccleston Square recentlyLater Lady Astor lost her place whilereading from notes, and said amid greatlaughter, "Notes are to me what a kick-mg-strap is to a horse."

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADEOVERSEAS

The report on the operations of the St.John Ambulance Brigade Overseas forthe year 1924,which has been issued bythe Commissioner for New Zealand (Col-onel G. Barclay) contains some interest-ing particulars with regard to' the workof this extremely useful organisation.Ihere has been an increase in thestrength of the brigade, and the workcarried out by members shows a mostsatisfactory advance. In illustration ofthe latter, it may be stated that duringthe year 7395 cases of first aid were at-tended to by the members,as against6046 cases for the year immediately pre-ceding. The number of removal ortransport cases conducted was 923against 421 for 1923,while members ofnursing divisions gave private nursin<*in 450 cases. With such a record ofservice the brigade can fully justify its-existence,and can with confidenceap-proach the public for any assistancewhich may be required in the further-ance of the aims of the Order.Mentionis made of the necessity of a more ac-tive interest being taken in the work inthe larger of the country towns, wheredivisions should undoubtedly be estab-lished. The Order of St. John has re-cognised the value of the servicerenderedby a number of the members, one ladyhaving been promoted from an honoraryserving sister to a Lady of Grace,whilesix members of nursing' divisions havebeen admitted ns lion, serving sifters,and one member of an ambulance divi-sion admitted as an honorary servingbrother. The service medal of the Or-der, awarded for conspicuous work onbehalfof tho cause, has been granted to24 members,while certificatesfor fiveyears' efficient, service have been issuedto 22 members. Tho services of the St.John Ambulance Brigade are availablefor all sports and other gatherings, racemeetings, etc., and tho work dono hasin the past been highly appreciated. Anincrease in the numerical strength ismuch required, in order to cope withthe growing demands which aro beingmade upon the brigade's services. Gra-tification is expressed in tie report atthe fact that Her Excellency flatly AliceFergusson has shown her interest in thework, by consenting to become patronessof Nursing Corps and Divisions. Keeninterest has continued to be taken in thevarious competitions which have beenheld, and which have tended to increasethe efficiency of members. The commis-sioner expresses his appreciation of thaservices which have been rendered bythe members of the medical profession.Undoubtedly the St. John AmbulanceBrigade—one of the branches of the Or-der of St. John of Jerusalem—whosework is on behalfof snffering humanity,deserves well at the hands of tho com-munity.

THE EVENING POST, MONDAY. MAY 25. 192513

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RATING ON UNIMPROVEDVALUES

PROGRESS OF THE MOVEMENT

{By P. J. O'Eegan.)The adoption of rating on unimproved

values by the city of Wanganui leavesAuckland the. only important centre inthe North Island wherein the system ofexempting improvements from the bur-den of local taxation has not beenadopted. So far 38 yer cent, of thelocal governing bodies of New Zealandhave adopted that system, including 41connties and 55 out of the 117 boroughs.Accordingly, it is beyond question thatin the near future all local taxationwill be placed on the unimproved valueof land, and as the annual rate revenuenow amounts to £4.000,000,and is con-stantly increasing, it is abundantlyclear that the system of taxation withwhich the name of Henry George is in-delibly associated has taken definiteand ineradicable root in thia country.

That rating on unimproved values ispopular is evident from the fact that apoll seldom fails, that few attempts aremade to reverse the verdict of the rate-payers, and that these, save in a fewunimportant instances,have always fail-ed. For example, an attempt was madeto revert to the old system at To Kuition the 29th ult.'—the same day as themunicipal elections—but the ratepayers,by a majority of 250 votes, determinedto stand by their nrevious verdict. Whenwe bear in mind that our so-called edu-cated men, as well as the great majorityof the members of local bodies,are us-ually opposed to the change, the onlyproper conclusion is that the common-sense of the people, as has often beenthe case in history, is superior to thecounsels of their alleged leaders.Though in this country the ratepay-ers were given local option in taxationas far back as 1896,New Zealand waspot by any means the first in the fieldinthis connection. That honour belongsto Queensland, where in 1890—the yearof Henry George's visit to Australia—anAct was passed ordering the separatevaluation of improvements and the levy-ing of all local taxation on the unim-proved value of land. Curiously enough,the measure was fathered by a Conser-vative Government,and its author didnot hesitate to acknowledge his indebt-edness to Henry George! Since then,New South Wales and more recentlyVictoria have granted ratepayers theoption of placing all rates on the unim-proved value, and the system has beenso extensively adopted in both Statesthat it must become general*in the nearfuture. It is now twelve yearssince thegreat city of Sydney adopted the system,and it has there become so firmly em-bedded in popular favour that nobodyanticipates the reversal of the popularverdict. Every inch of ground gained,therefore, will be "held, and made thestarting point of further advance. Sotho great movement that will one dayculminate in the complete restoration oftheir Jand to the people goeson with ir-resistible might.

The adoption of rating on unimprov-ed values in a given district may not ap-pear a particularly auspicious event in it-self, but it is a fact none the less (1)that it raises the whole issue of taxation,and (2) that the system, in spiteof thoseself-styled "practical" men who pro-nounce it a fad, is in complete accordwith the settled principles of politicaleconomy. The illustrious Adam Smith,who may properly be called tho first ex-positor of that noble science,has someilluminating chapters on taxation. Itis quite true that, like his great con-temporaries, the Physiocrats of France,he does not perceive that what he terms"the ordinary rent of land" and "theground-rent of houses" are but differentnames for the same fund. His con-clusions are none the less convincing onthat account, however,and tho readermay be surprised to realise that in prin-ciple there is between him and Georgelittle if any practical difference. First,Smith condemns the land tax which,in his day, had been levied since 1693at four shillings in the pound on the"true annual rental" of agricultural land,because (1) of -what he terms "the con-stancy of the valuation," and (2) be-cause of its limitation to agriculturalland, and he maintains that a statuteproviding for the taxation of the rent ofland, the owner being indemnifiedforhis expenditure, should be "a perpet-ual and unalterable regulation or funda-mental law of the Commonwealth." inother words, Adam ■ Smith demands aseparate \ialuatiion of Jand and im-provements and the exemption of thelatter from taxation. Referring totown land,. he distinguishes betweenwhat he terms "the buildingrent"—thatis, the rent for the land and improve-ments—from"the ground-rent" or unim-proved value, and though ho does notunreservedlycondemn the taxation of thebuilding rent, he goeson to arguethat"the ground-rent of houses" is a stillmore proper subject of taxation, placingit in the same category of utility as atax upon "the ordinary rent of laud." Atax on ground rent, he writes, cannever be paid by the tenant, but mustbe paid by the owner of the ground-rent, "who acts always as a monopol-ist." He proceeds to a,dd that "noth-ing can be more, reasonable than that afund which owes its existence to thegood government, of the State,should betaxed peculiarly " HenryGeorgo was a self-educated man—a printer, in fact—and so itis not considered "tho thing" for theofficial teachers o£ what is nowadaysstyled "economics," to mention him,save with a monitory sneer! Ad3mSmith, on the other hand, waa a profes-sor in a great university, and hence hois not banned from the schools! Jt isnot' a little curious, however, thatSmith's principles of taxation, not tomention his agreement with "the Pro-phet of SanFrancisco,"is so defty sup-pressed that nobody seems to be awareof it. The fact that the system expound-ed by George is in complete accord withthe four great canons of taxation enun-ciated by Smith is a sufficient answerto the critics who dismiss it as a merefad, but if a more complete answer isrequired, it is readily afforded by theworking of the system in practice, forit has now passed the theoretical stage.

The hall-mark of all truth is simplic-ity, and so the rationale of our systemis so plain that it is readily comprehend-ed by Mil- averageman when his atten-tion is diivrletl thereto. Land is notwealth, lint is' the basis or raw materialwhence all wealth i.-s produced. Allwealth is Iho product of labour appliedt;i land, and hence what we usually termimprovement:! is merely another'-name[or wealth. Wo would leave to the pro-ducer—that is to say, the improver—all he produces, and hence we deny theright either of the State or of thelocal taxing authority, £o take from himanyl-hins ho produce's. Though land isnot wealth,however,it conferson a pri-vileged few tho power of commandingwealth—other people's wealth—and wewould correct that, gross and indefen-sible infraction both" of public and ofprivate rights by taking the root- orpe-'pic-valnc of land by'tho legitimateand constitutional uso of tho (ajdntrpower. Accordingly, to. levy all the kvwJ .t&satioa s4 ihat pgoplo-raJw is

necessarily a stride—and a long stride—towards the ultimate goal.How the system works in actual prac-tice is well illustrated by the case ofWanganui. There the value of the im-provements within the city is £3,526,751,and the unimproved value is £3,206,565.Adding these two factors together, wefind t.iat the capital value is £6,773,316.me annual revenue is £79500, repre-sents 3d in the £ on the capital value,and as the rates must hereafterbe leviedon the unimproved value only, they mustbe increased to 6d in the £. That isto say,the annual rates on all bare sec-tions will be doubled. Accordingly,though no properties heretoforerateablewill be absolutely exempt, the rates onimproved properties will be reduced inexact proportion to the increase on thebare land. Now, it is quite true thatunder oar system a few wealthy menand powerful companies will be relievedto a substantial extent. But, on exami-nation, it will be found that this is pre-cisely what ought to be. For example,on the eve of the poll at Wanganui, theMayor, Mr. Hope Gibbons, publisheda statement showing how the proposalwould benefitcertain important local in-dustries, as follows :—

PEESENTRATES.Wanganui Meat Freezing Co 6M 6 d(iImliy Freezing Works mj 10 0Dalgotjs Wool Store, GonriUc ... 68 15 0ir^ k V ??1 Store-Castlecliff 65 15 0Aramoho Woollen Mills «s> io oKempthorne, Prosscr's Works, Ara-mono 812 10 0

£3803 5 0RATESUKDEE IMPROVED SYSTEM

(IF ADOPTED).WMsanui Meat Freezing Co. ..;... 150 0 0J»jH S"0??^ Works 245 15 0Levin s Wool store, Gonrille 25 0 0Dalgety s Wool Store l.i 0 0Loan Co.'s Wool Store, Castlec'lifT 25 0 0Aramoho Woollen Hills 31 5 0Xctnpthorne, Prosscr's " Works, Ara-moho 93 10 0

£583 10 0Mr. Hope Gibbons was good enoughto saythat these wealthy concerns wouldbenefit at the expense of tho public,

and he appealed to the ratepayers to saythat they should pay their proper shareof local taxation. But the answer isquite clear and equally convincing. First,these important industries will not' gainat the expense of the public, but at theexpense of the mere speculators in land,becondly, it is common ground that in-dustries are a good thing for the com-munity and that they should be encour-aged, and what better encouragementcould be given them than to untaxthem? Tho real and only proper func-tion of capital is to co-operate withlabour in the production of wealth, andwhen capital is so applied it should begiven free play. Capital employed, onthe other hand, merely in blockadingland is not merely useless,but -posi-tively injurious to the community.Hence tho very cases given by thoMayor to show the unfairnessof ratingon unimproved values, really affordedthe strongest illustration of its unfailingequity. Now we see how misleadingis tho contention—widely used within thelast year by newspapers and politicians—that all taxation is necessarily a hin-drance to production. Taxation whichreduces the legitimate return to labourand capital certainly reduces production,but taxation which makes it unprofitableto gamble with the people's land hasprecisely the opposite effect. Of tlratruth rating on tho unimproved value ofland affords the very best example pos-sible. But here I postpone further ex-amination of the subject.

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LABOUR-WHAT ITMEANS

A COMPARISON

MR. M'LAREN REPLIES TO MRPARLANE.

TO THB EDITOR.Sir,—I-n my opinion Labour is neither

Syndicalism nor Bolshevism. It is notSocialismor Anarchism. Rightly inter-preted it is not a political sect, classor creed at all, but a principle of social,life. The proper definition of the word"labour" is service,and the man whogives service to society is a worker up-holding the principle of Labour whetherhe be a banker or a bootblack. A greatdeal of the fallacious thinking of ourtime is due to the misuse of the wordlabour, so as to restrict its applicationand meaning to a class,a party or aparticular school of sociological thought.

In the name of Labour we have In-dividualism, Socialism, Syndicalism,Communism,Anarchism,Pacifism', Mili-tarism, and various other "isms" preach-ed, until thinking people wonder "whatin thunder is Labour?" A party is notnecessarily Labour because it calls itselfsuch.

In my opinion the present self-named'New Zealand Labour Party" is notLabour in any true sense, bnt a hybridpolitical combination founded on conflict-ing social doctrines,some of wbich 'arestrongly destructive and anti-Labour inprinciple.

With these preliminary remarks I turnto Mr. Parlane's letter. It was unnec-'essaryfor him to recite the fact thatI was repeatedlyelected to publicofficesas a Labour Party candidate, that iswell known. When he argues,however,that "there is no material difference inprinciples. ' policy, or methods of the'Labour Party' to-day and those of themovement of 'my' time" ho is totallywrong. The party I belonged to wasnationalist and civic in character. The,present Bed party he is associated with.is syndicalist as regards industry: in-ternationalist on a class basis,and class-consciously hide-bound instead ofbroadly civic in its outlook. .

Though I held many public positionsT have never heard anyoneassert that Iover used my public office for mere"party or class ends. In the days'when'I aa"t with CouncillorsHindmarsh -andfregear in the Wellington City Councilwe would never have thought of trail-ing-thp party coat on the floor of th»chamber, nor forever screaming about"class," as has been done of recenttimes. I am-opposed to the present syn-dicalist party, misnamed "Labour," andits twin-brother, of the I.W.W. school,the Alliance;of Labour, because I amconvinced that the principles and designsof these organisations are in characterdistinctly' anti-Labour, in the* sense thatif successful they will, jnstead of serv-ing the people, do great injury to themass of our population and to New.Zealand as a nation.

Regarding municipal affairs, I admitfrankly that, at one timee I thoughtpartywas necessaryin civic business, al-though when I was first elected to theCity Council I had no organisation be-hind me of anykind. A fairly long ex-perience and the fuller thought whichexperience evokes,now shows mo thatmy previous conception was wrong. Ihad changed my opinions on this ques-tion long beforethe Civic League caraeinto existence. Your correspondent wasof course right when" he wrote: "Themere fact of Mr. M'Laren saying thatsuch and such is Syndicalism or Bolshe-vism is no proof that it is so." I hay«no wish that anyoneshould accept raymere dictum, therefore, I will presentthe evidence on which my assertion isbased. The following are official pro-nouncements of the party under dis-cission: —<f

(1) Municipal platforms:—Dunedm :"Adequate representation of municipalemployees upon all committees admin-istering trading departments." Wel-lington: "Representation of Tramway-men's Union on the Management Com-mittee of the tramways, and of othercity employees on the management com-mittees of the various city services."(2) Parliamentary platform:—"Wheranational ownership of an industry iseffected,all labour for such industry,and at least half the Board of Controlin each case shall be appointed by thaunion or-unions affected."

(3) "Alliance'" objective :—"The col-lective ownership of the means of pro-duction and . distribution and control ofall industries by the workers,who operate them in the in-terests of the community." The es-sence of syndicalism is control 'of theindustry by the workers engaged in it.I submit that the doctrine of aboveclauses is distinctly and definitely syndi-

calist. The Alliance advocates excusetuis doctrine by a specious dwelling onthe words "in the interests of the com-munity." The Anarchist who throwsbombs professes tbjj^-he does so "in theinterest of the community." " In themunicipal plank the party seeks a shareof control; in the second step majorityof control, and in the last full control.It is syndicalism moving towards com-munism. As this, litter is of sufficientlength, I will leave the rest of my sub-ject for a further occasion,if opportunityoffers.—lam, etc.,

IV MTiAKEN.

"SHIVERING" MOUNTAIN

CAUSES OF TWO KINDS OF LAND-SLIDES.

Many troublesome landslides have oc-curred already this year in England ow-ing to the wet weather. The causes aresimple enough, declares William Plattin the "Daily Chronicle." Whenever thegeological formation is that of alternatehard and soft rocks,and when this occursin any sufficiently steep bank, hill, ormountain,there will always be the riskof a landslide, especially after heavyrains, which soak into the softer layersand make them loose and slippery.

Landslides may be divided into twoclasses—natural and artificial. The for-mer occur in the wear and tear of Na-ture. That picturesque mountain in theDerbyshire Pennines called Al>un Tor isso liable to landslides that it has beennicknamed locally "The Shivering Moun-tain."% Another celebrated instance isthe landslide near Shanklin, Isle ofWight. " ■ ■

At Morok, in Norway (Norangsdal), ahuge landslide dammed up ariver valley,causing the water to pile up and forma. lake. _ Tbo people who lived in thevillage in the valley managed to escape,but their red-roofedcottages can be seento-day under the clear waters of thehuge tarn thus formed.

But although satural landslides are l>yno means rare, artificial ones are prob-ably still commoner. Nature has h.-ictplentyof time in which to settle down,and weak slopes .have fallen till theyhave found something like a balance;but the moment man begins to interfere,this balance is disturbed, and t-voublo isapt to begin again. .Observein railwaycuttings the lines of buttressing stones,built in to give an added strength, Arailway engineer lias to bn soiu»slii|ji~ aCn pvacUmri ueoiogSfll. if lie J* U, U^' jUispork su.£ccss!ulJj\

CRIPPLED CHILDRENCARED FOR ON WIDE SCALE

REMARKABLE MOVEMENT EST' AMERICA.

"The needs of the 460,000or morecrippled children in the United State3are at last in a fair way to receivefull appreciation as a public health pro-blem," states "The Nation's Health.""Town after town is organising to se-cure a census of their cnppie popula-tions, State after State is opening itsuniversity hospitals for the care of indi-gent child and adult cripples. Rehabili-tation -work,in industry and out, is be-ing directed toward functional m wellas physical restoration,and at least oneagencyis being organised on a nation-wide basis to administer care on a de-centralised plan designed to reclaimcrippled children in the early stages oftheir deforming conditions.

"It remained for the Shriners' Hos-pital for Crippled Childrento carry outthe most comprehensive social projectever undertaken in the interest of thecrippled child. Nearly five years ago,in Portland, the A.A.O.N.M.S. voted tocreate a hospital fund by the assess-ment of two dollars per capita on theentire membership for the purpose ofestablishing throughout tho country sep-arate hospital units, under the generalcentral direction, open to all crippledchildren -under the age of fourteen whowould otherwise be unable to receive re-storative treatment.

"It was distinctlya step forward thatso important and so expensively organ-ised a body should formally recognisethat we must come early to the rescueof onr crippled children if we are tointerfere effectually with deforming con-ditions. That real social vision as wellas humanitarian impulse was at wort onthe echemo was proved when the firststep taken in the enterprise was to se-cure an effectiveliaison with leaders inthe American Orthopoedic Association.To the essentials of orthopoedic carewere then added co-operative relation-ships between surgeons, local physicians,educators,and field committees,so thatno link in the chain of complete carehas been neglected. The child to berestored to physical health is studiedand trained, and the proper place foundfor him in his own community. Every-where the hospitals have become organiccentres for complete service to the crip-pled child.

ST. LOUIS' HOSPITAL.The St. Louis Hospital for Crippled

Children, the largest single unit of theShriners' Hospitals, is described astypical of the servicesrendered. Openedin April, 1924, with Dr. Le Roy C.Abbott as chief surgeon, on 11th N.axch,the hospital had admitted 333 patients.Of those children, 242 have been dis-charged with their deformitiescorrect-ed, 92 are now in the care of the hos-pital, and 98 children approved for ad-mission are awaiting their turn to re-ceive treatment.

"The spirit of recovery and rehabilita-tion pervades the place. Long, wide cor-ridors offer cheerful vistas toward sun-room pavilions at the end. The broad,high windows preclude any shut-in feel-ing. The happy, interested children de-cry any restraint of hospital discipline."The Shriners'institutions are in nosense places of refnge or of custodialcare, but everywhere they emphasise re-storation as an objective, with trainingfacilities so adapted that the educationof the child -patient is not interruptedduring the prolonged periods of treat-ment sometimes necessary.At one endof each ward is a large open playroom.ihe other end opens upon outdoorspavilions, where the little patients maybe exposed to open air and sunlight.

INFANTILE PARALYSIS."Infantile paralysis accounts for 50per cent, of the patients of the St LouisHospital. The hospitals as a wholeshow more than 60 per cent, aredue to infantile paralysis. The 500 beds

now m operation in the hospitals andthe supplemental work of the mobileunits are expected soon to serve 2000children a year."The problem of the cripple has neverbeforebeen given the social perspectiveit is receiving in this soheme in an un-broken chain,with co-operation through-out, covering all parts of the country.The end if not yet, for other servicesare to be developed, but facilities tocare for 2000 children a. year who form-erly were 'hopeless cripples' for lack ofa helping hand is a social achievementundreamed of ten yearsago,and impos-sible except.to people of long-ranê vi-sion and enthusiasm.

THE EVENING POST. MONDAY. MAY 25. 192515

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mf value of a gramophone. Then and workmanship, plus OJTJSiM \ whypay for these things? SMALL PROFIT.m^" tJO** \ The Marvellous Melotone is equal c hav<? m°dels to suit every$r jf\'Mf C \ to tonal quality, mechanical home and every Purse. In justice

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W YOU HAVE "NERVES" YOUNEED PINK PILLS.

There is not the slightest doubt thathealthy blood makes healthy nerves. Thecauses that bring on nervous breakdownare varied,but the cure in all cases isthe same. There must be a good supplyof healthy, rich blood in the system,and there is no better remedy for im-poverished blood than Dr. Williams'Pink Pills for Pale People.

These wonderful pills act as a tonicupon the digestive organs,assisting thestomach to get all the blood-making ma-terials out of.the food. The appetite isthus increased and as the now, rich,healthyblood flows through the body theentire system is invigorated, the hungrynerves are fed, sleepless nights, mentaldepression, and the kindred discomfortsof nervous disorders disappear.

If you have "nerves" start a course ofDr. Williams' Pink Pills. They will helpyou as they have helped thousands. Atall chemists and stores, 3s ocr boxAdvt.

"NICHOLSON'S GIN" FOR COCK-TAILS.A cocktail without Nicholson's Gin is a

cocktail spoilt. This finest London drygin with the long-standing reputationfor purity is the life of any cocktail.Here's one that will prove it. Take twoglasses of Nicholson's Gin, two of orangejuice, and add six drops of orangebft-ters. Shake well and serve. Enoughfor fourpeople. A good indication of theexcellence of Nicholson's Dry Gin is af-forded by the fact that it was the onlydry gin supplied to the Imperial Exhibi-tion at Wembley. "Nicholson's" hasbeen universally preferred for genera-tions. Obtainableat the best clubs andhotels. Wholesale from A. E. KernotLtd., Wellington or any merchant inNew Zealand.-—Advt.V,W«' Gfea(, fejjpetmint Cure,«sar Coughs sad Coid*. j»esss jS4Ufe.-r.A4rt.

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This fine British Ware is soiidly. consirncted, highly^plished,and does not readily dent. "Will'not scorch- or" burn.

We have a fall range of Saacepans,Settles, Frying Pans, Teapots, etc.

INSPECT OCR WINDOWS!

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§1 Unions generallyarewon by big numbers. If this is so, then the H ticket *» this "Gigantic ArtH . GiganticArt Union ticketsthat aresold during thenextfew days m TJnion" cm brin8 TOO- 3°*H - .will bear luckier numbers than those sold some time ago , i y." milst bu&7"* *£"*»m °Ul --.^ jig right away—this Art Unionj~~» fPÛ *&l. ** j«a*^ d* US closes almost imuiedia'tely]

H Think back. Tryand remember wha| kind.ofnumbers have been 1 Yen One &&■€&M the luckiest m winning. Do you remember"any small number H Can put YOU ODB having won an Art Union? Your recollections willprobably tell M "170«„ Qt-^^t.»g you that BIG NUMBERS ABE THE LUCKIES^ Of course i haSy treet1 nobodycan telldefinitely. Somebody has got to win it, and if you i D ~.m think big numbers are luckiest, then now is the time to buy i T~Boy. GiganticH GiganticArt Union tickets—one ticket"bought now, mayput you H Art Union ■

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"HIRE-PURCHASE"DEALS

SOLICITORS' OPINIONS

In the Supreme Court at Christ-churchlast week, Mr. Justice Adams referredto litigation arising out of hire-and-pur-chase agreements. A case was beingheard,iu which a charge of false pre-tences was made against a middle-agedwoman, a cook,who obtained a sewingmachine from a firm on the deferredpayment system, and sold it to anotherwoman before she had made the lastpayment. Her plea was that as theagreement was not read or explained toher, and as she was not given a copy,she did not understand it, and believ-ed that the machine was her property,althoughshe had not completed the pur-chase. The jury acquitted her after ashort retirement.

His Honour said that where businessfirms were constantly dealing with poorpeople, more or less ignorant, and whereforms for hiro-andipurchase were used,care should be taken by the sellers tosee that purchasers understood the termsof the transactions. Signatures shouldnot be taken to documents unless theterms wore made quite clear. It was aquestion for the Legislature whethermembers of the public who were unableto protect themselves because of lack ofeducation should not be protected bylaw.

Interviewed on the matter by s repre-sentative of the Christchnreh "Press,"Mr. W. J. Hunter saij that he respect-fully agreed with tho remarks of hisHonour as lo tho importance of seeingthat persons signing bailments under-stood the nature of the documents inquestion, and particularly that theproperty of which they are takingposses-sion is not theirs but remains tho pro-perty of the seller until a certain time.With regard to his Honour's suggestionthat the matter of protecting ignorantpersons signing bailments might be aquestion for the Legislature to consider,Mr. Hunter said that the only effectiveway lie could see of attaining that endwould be to require that all bailmentsshould be executed before a solicitor,who should certify that the persons sign-ing understood the nature of the docu-ments in question. This would be simi-lar to tho statutory provision dealingwith settlement of claims under theWorkers' Compensation Act, which ren-ders a settlement invalid unless the per-son claiming compensation has had inde-pendent medical and legal advice priorto accepting such, settlement,the prac-tice being to obtain a certificate from asolicitor to that effect prior to the set-tlement takingplace. In view, however,of the fact that-bailments are so numer-ous and often deal with articles of com-paratively small value, he was of opin-ion that it would be undesirable to putpersons signing bailments to the expenseof 'obtaining such, certificates.- BAILMENTS ESTGENERAL USE.

Another prominent Christchnrch solici-tor referred to claims under tho Work-ers' Compensation Act, saying that pro-bably thousands of"bailments were signedas against every receipt under the Act.Compensation claims were numerous,but bailments had now come into gen-eral use: He considered that the un-educated public and the public generallywould soon get to know the principleinvolved in such matters. Now that bail-ments.had come into general use therewas no reason why there should be any.exceptions. Somuch property was nowbought and sold on the" time-paymentsystem, which was no more or less thanunder the bailment system, that it wouldbe intolerable if each bailment had tobe read over and explained by a Magis-trate, J.P., or solicitor, and executionwitnessed by him. The only way to getover the difficulty was to take tho samecourse as in the recent case. Magis-trates' Courts and juries in criminaland civil cases should disregard the ele-ment of bailment in all case3where itwas not proved beyond all reasonabledoubt that tho document had been fullyexplained by some credible person who ■also witnessed the execution of the docu-ment.

Mr. F. S. Wilding said: "The hiring;.'f goods on the instalment system withan option of purchase is the simplest andmost inexpensive form of security. Suchan arrangement is a benefittoboth sellerand buyer. As a rule they are pre-pared by the parties without recourseto solicitors. But such an arrangementis not a sufficient security to tho sellerin many cases; and the seller's rightsmaybe lost to as against an executioncreditor or in the case of tho hirer'sbankruptcy in certain cases. While thepublic desire to continue to do businesson the credit system, it would causehardship if the existing law was al-tered."

DISPUTED PROVINCESWAR PERIL IN SOUTH AMERICA,

Washington is greatlyagitated by theun-expected results of the arbitration byPresident Coolidge in the dispute be-tween Peru and Chili regarding the pos-session of the provinces of Tacna andArica, states the New York correspond-ent of the "Daily Mail." Since Uieaward, the United States Administra-tion has had ■ abundant opportunity ofphilosophising on tho maxim, "Blessedbo the peacemakers." For while Chili(whose demand for a plebiscitesucceeded)has given itself over to national . re-joicing, Peru hns been indulgingin vio-lent demonstrations against liio UnitedStates. ' ■

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Tho territory has been in dispatcsince .the war of 1883, and PresidentCoolidge appointed GeneralPcrshing asthe head of (ho Commissionto super-intend the plebiscite. Now, in the wordsof tho "Washington Post," "it looks asif the efforts of the United States tosolve the Tacna-Arica problem may re-sult in serious difficultiesbetween Ame-rica and Peru, if not in actual war be-tween Peru and Chili."

Poru objects passionately to the termsof the plebiscite. It has prepared astrong protest against' it for presenta-tion to tho United States Government.According to the "Washington Post."the Note flatly refusesto abide by theaward, but this version is denied. Perndoes demand,however,that, pending theplebiscite, the Ctuleangarrisons in dis-puted territory shall be replaced by na-tive constabulary. It contends ' thatample arrangements should be made forthe return for the purposes of the elec-tion of the Peruvians driven out of'Tacna and Arica by the Chileans,whooccupied the provinces after 1883.

LEAGUE FOOTBALLSATURDAY'S RESULTS.

At Emerson street, Newtown defeatedHutt by 11 points to 8. Tries for thewinners were scored by Green, Car-roll, and S. Fvaser, Green convertingthe try of the last-mentioned player.For Hutt, Balks converted a try scoredby Haley, and Riddcll alôcrossed New-tow a's line.

'SouthdefeatedPctonc by 2 points tonil.

Oil?- d'iisaXcd Korerc b» {> points i#cila ."

PAN-PACIFIC UNION

COMING CONFERENCE

EESEAECH WORK AND OTHERACTIVITIES.

An important conferenceof the Pan-Pacific Union will be held in Honoluluin July. The union is an unofficial or-ganisation, the agent of no Govern-ment, but with the goodwill of all inbringing the paoples of the Pacific to-gether_ into better understandingand co-operative effort for the advancement ofthe interests common to the Pacificarea.

This summer in Honolulu it has beenplanned that, headed by David StarrJordon, Sir Joseph H. Carruthers. Col-onel t. Lester Jones,head of the 'Unit-ed States Coastand GeodeticSnrvey;

■i. j ?" W" Evermann; also distin-guished Japanese and other scientists,definite plans for Pan-Pacific researchwork will be outlined. Much of the re-search work will be carried on in Af-ferent Pacific countries,but '.he centailexchange information bureau wiJJ be lo-cated at the Honolulu branch of theresearch institution because of its con-venient central ocean cross-roads posi-tion.

A round-table conference win bo heldto further the programme set forth atthe Pan-PacificCommercial Conferencefor the charter of a vessel for a ronnd-tne-I acificcruise with selected delegatesIrom each Pacific land as guests, theserepresenting men of all lines of thoughtand action in Pacific lands.The one great interest of the Pacificpeoples and of the peoples of the worldis food production, conservation, andprotection. It is likely, states an offi-cial bulletin of the union,that the lead-ing fishery men of the Pacific will meetm July at the Pan-Pacific Ecsearch In-stitution to carry forwardv the plansalready laid for united Pacific effort forthe protection and propagation of thefood fish of the Pacific Ocean and itstributary "waters. Dr. B. W. Ever-mann expects to head this groupconfer-ence. It is hoped later that Dr. L. 0Howard will head the group of entomo-logists from Pacific lands who proposemeeting as guests.of the institution toplan a united Pan-Pacific entomologicalprogramme.A Pacific conference on religious andpolitical subjects will also be held atHonolulu at the same time—not underthe auspices of the Pan-Pacific Union,but an outgrowth of its effort to bringabout a conference of all the V.M.C.Aleaders in Pacific lands. The conferencehas outgrown this plan, and may organ-ise into a premanent groupof men forthe discussion of the causes of conflictbetween peoples of the Pacific lands,and the means of removing these causes.The United States, Japan, China,Australia, and New Zealand will be re-presented at the conference. The NewZealand ■delegates will, include Profes-sor Macmillan Brown (Chancellorof theNew Zealand University), ProfessorOondliffe,and those taking part in theV.M.C.A. conference will include MessrsC. M. Luke, W. H. Kersley, Varney,and Canghey. The voyageeach way sandthe conferencewill occupy aiout tenweeks. Thehon. presidents of the unionare:The President of the Uni.ted States,the Prime Ministers of Australia, Can-ada, and New Zealand, the President ofthe House of Peers,Japan (Prince Toku-gawa), and the King of Siam.

LODGE MEETINGSThe regular meeting of Loyal New-town Lodge, M.U.. 1.0.0.F., was heldon Monday, Bro. L. Dumbleton,N.G.,presiding. One candidate was admitted.

The election of officersresulted as fol-lows:—1.P. N.G., Bro. L. Dumbleton;N.G., Bro. C. Bland ; V.G., Bro. Brown :and E.S., Bro. A. G. Wilson. , An invi-tation from Loyal Antipodean Lodge tomeet them Dext month was. accepted.P.G. Bro. F. Taylor, P.P.G.M. Bro. J.S. Wiley, and P.G. Bro. H. J. Dormerwere present to judge the lodge for theSteffensen Ritual Competition A motionof sympathy was passed to the relativesof the late Bro. Thomas Bland,P.G., latoof Loyal Egmont (New Plymouth), andLoyal Newtown Lodges.

The quarterly meeting of Loyal An-tipodean Lodge, Manchester Unity, Odd-fellows, was held on Tuesday evening,Bro. H. Dormer, N.G., presid-ing. Bros. J. S. Wiley, P.D.G.M.,A. C. Blair, D.G.M., and F.Taylor, P.G., attended o!s judges inconnection with Past Grands'Lodge, andexamined the lodge in ritual work forthe SteffensenShield competition. Alllodgeofficersgavean excellent renderingof their duties. Two new memberswere initiated into the lodge and Order,Bro. G. D. Beharrell,lecture master, de-livering tho initiation charge. Electionof officersresulted : Bros. A. Hunter,N.G.; A. V. Cooke,V.G.; A. Wain-wright,E.S.; H. C. Hicks, warden; andB. H. Boys, guardian. The N.G. an-nounced that installation and the enter-tainment' of members of Loyal Newtownand Kilbirnie Lodges would be held nextlodge night. It was decided that medalsbe presented to the members proposingmost new members during twelvsmonths; also that during May and Sep-tember the lodge would meet at 7.30.An invitation was received from LoyalBrittania Lodge to attend a social even-ing on 2nd June. Bro. Mullon, P.U.,from New Plymouth district^was accord-ed a hearty .vote of thanks for servicesrendered-during the last six months,andlodge honours were accorded to Bros.Langley and Wiley, P.D.G.M.'s, andBro. Craddock,of the Westland district.

The quarterly meeting of CoronationLodge, No. 26. U.A.0.D.,. was held inSt. Thomas' Schoolroom last Tuesday,A.D. Bro. Rowlands presiding over alarge altedance. Among the visitorspresent were G.P. Bro. Price, D.P. Bro.Noad, D.P. Bro. Mawhinney, P.D.P.Bro. Johnston,P.A. Bro. Martin, andP.S. Bro. M'Lauchlan. The judges ofthe 8..A. Chapter, P.D.P. Bro. White-ford, P.D.P. Bro. Kearney, and P.A.Bro. M'Comish, were also present forthe purpose of judging the lodge in theritual competition. Reference was madeto the death of the late Bro. Mines,members standing in silence as a. markof respect. The nomination of officerstook place, and officers of the lodge thencompeted for tho Royal Arch ChapterRitual Shield. Bro. Kuch officiating lit,the piano. P.S. Bro. M'Lauchlan ad-dressed brothers on tho proposed hospi-tal scheme,and, after a leritxthy disens-

jsion, it was decided to adopt same.

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