The New Zealand Herald.■VbL. LXIX.—No. 21,095. I Established \

1 1863. /I IIEGISTEItED AS A NEWSPAPEB \I at G.P.0., London / AUCKLAND, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1932. / HERALD, 9d per Week, Town and Suburbs,!

( Posted, 15s per Qtjarteii Payable in Advance. / 16 PAGES. —TWOPENCE*BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

uFATH.—On January 29, at Te Awamutu,to Mr. »ncl r3 - E. T

- Heath, a son.

ptppERELL.—On January 17, at Home-' Private Hospital, Putuvurn, to Mr. andIrti H (Dick) Pepperell. of Lichfield, aS-Both .veil.

SOUTHON.—On January 31, at Nurseo»awsrt'i Ml. .Eden, to Mr, and Mrs.Southon, a daughter.—Both well.

MARRIAGES.

SUNH'H —ZDERICH.—On Januarv 25., St Patrick's Church, by Rev. Father

Pavlinovich. Mick, elder son of late Mr,f Dd Mm. S. 1. Sunich, of Kogotin,. Yugo-slavia, to Mary, youngest daughter of Mr.»nd Mm. O. and I. Zderich, of Rogotin,Yugoslavia.

GOLDEN WEDDINGS.

HARVEY—DAVIES.—On January 31,1832. at the residence of the bride, UnionStreet, Auckland. Thomas William, eldest-son of the lute Thomas and Martha Harvey.cl JSnsiand, to Frances Emily, youngestdaughter of tho lato Samuel and ElizabethDavies, of England.—Present address: 30,Tennyson St., Grey Lynn.

DEATHS.

BOOTH.—On January 30, at her resi-dence, Kivethend, Annio Caroline (nee Clif-ton), after a long illness, beloved wife ofCharles Henry 1300th, M.8.E.; in her 49thyear.

/ Interrsd at Kumcu yesterday (Sunday).COMINO—On January 31, at Auckland

Hospital, Harriett Etta Comino, devotedmother of Vickie Gilligan; aged CO years.

By request no mourning Funeral willleave her late residence. 10. Arnold Street,off Charles Street. Dominion ltoad, at 2o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday), for Waiku-mete Cemetery Friends please accept thiaintimation. /

dive:.—Ori January 24, in London, Mary,loved second daughter of the late W. E.Dive, Arney Road, Remuera, Auckland.

DUNN. —On January 30. at a, private hos-pital, Te Aroha, after a long and painfulillness, heroically borne, Sidney Leonard.

? dearly-beloved husband of Maude MiriamDunn, and father of little Leonard Yvatson;aged 42 years.

Funeral from Presbyterian Church, ToAroha, at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).

DUNN.—On January 30. 1932. at a pri-vate hospital, Te Aroha, after a long andpainful illness, heroically borne, SidneyLeonard, dearly-beloved son of WilliamDunn and the late Emma Watson andbrother of Willie, Cyril and Doreen; aged

. 42 years.Funeral from Presbyterian Church, Te

Aroha, at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).

EVERITT.—On January 31, at the Auck-land Hospital, Raymond Relwyn. dearly-be-loved youngest son of William and IvyiEveritt, and beloved brother of Clifford.Cyril and Eunice, of 27, Symonds Street,Onehunga : aged 11 years.

Funeral from residence of parents to-day(Monday), at 2 p.m., for Waikumete Ceme-tery.

FOX.—On January 31, at his late resi-Croskery Road, Phillip Homy,

dearly-bf-loved husband of Cecilia J. Fox,late of Raimrama.

Funeral at Papakura Cemetery at 2 p.m.io-raorrow (Tuesday).

GILES.—On January 30, at Hamilton,Charles WilKaifi, beloved son of the lateCharles and Sarah Giles, of Hamilton; aged63 years.

The funeral will leave Scrimshaw's chap-pel to-day (Monday), at 3 p.m., for thoHamilton West Cemetery.

GRANT.—On January 30, at resi-dence, Owen's Road, Epsom, Jane Walker,widow of the late Alexander DonaldsonGrant; in her ninetieth year.

Interred at Papatoetoe yesterday.MURPHY—On January 30, 1932, at his

late residence. Great Souih Koad. Otahuhu.Jame.-j. eldest son of the late William andJane Murphy, Church Street, Otahuhu, inhii SSth year.—At rest.

The funeral will leave the Church ofEngland after a short sen-ice at 1 p.m. to-day (Monday), for the Holy Trinity Ceme-tery. Otahuhu.

PUI.FORD.—On January 30, Mary, widowof the late William Pulford; aged 76 years.

Funeral leaves Little and Sons, under-takers, Hcbson Street, for Waikumete, at 2p.m. to-day (Monday).

RUI-E.—On January 31, 1932, at a privatenursing home, Marjorie (Madge), dearly-beloved wife of George Rule. New Lynn:aped 47 years.

The. funeral will leave her sister-in-law'sresidence, Mrs. Taylor, Cricket Avenue,Kingsland. at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tues-day). for Mangere Cemetery.

STUBBING.—On January 30, at Auck-land Hospital, the result of an accident,Pauline Ngahura, dearly-beloved eldestdaughter of Mr; and Mrs. Paul Stubbing, ofjN'ew'Lynn; aged 18 years.

Th«> funeral will leave 'the chapel ofMessrs. C. Little and Sons, Limited, 200,Hcbson Street, at 3.30 p.m. to-day (Mon-day), for Waikumete Cemetery.

WAITE.—On January 31, 1932. at hisresidence, 15, Albion Road, Otahuhu, An-drew, dearly-beloved husband of MargaretH. Wsite; in his 78th year.

A nhort service will be held at tho houseat 2.1.5 to-day 'Monday), the funeral thenleß.vi3g for Otahuhu Public Cemetery.Friends please accept this intimation.

WARD.—On January 29. at Matakana(accidentally drowned), Leslie (Joe), dearly-belovoi son of Ted and Gladys Ward; aged6 yeai3 10 mon'ihs.

IN MEMORIAM.KEF.'R.—In levins memory cf our dear

husband and father, who passed away Jan-nary 31, 1924.

Ever remembered.—lnserted by his loving wife and daugh-

ter.

BEREAVEMENT NOTICES.

P. Knutzen and Family*ish to thank all relatives and friends whosympathised with them in their bereave-ment. also for letters, telegrams and floralemblems; and to Doctor Miller and NurseBowdler for their urtiring attendance.

MANKTELOW.—The Widow and Familythe late Will iam James Manktelow desire

*o thank most sincerely all thoao who kindlysent flowers, telegrams and messages in"b'2ir recent sad bereavement.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS.7-i' G. SCRIMSHAW, Funeral Director,J-J* Hood St.. Hamilton.—Private Chape!.J nones: Office. 2152; Residence. 228fi.Un.N'K.S AND HALL. Undertakers.

Chancery St., Auckland.—Business.�O.M2; Private, 20-034. J. Winks, FuneralErector.r

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J. McIVOIt AND SONS,l?un£ra! Directors and Embalmers,

Official Undertakers toAuckland Hospital and Auckland Jnfirmnry.

JJUREOW. Walter, Funeral Director, Vic-�•n? St.. Hamilton; private chapel-tjiorii-g; Day. 1485: Night,. 2298. 2883.W MORRISON. Funeral Director, IG7,

« ParneH Rd. (opp. Parnell Library).j'i-TGS. day or night.

.\Tc.JAHON AND EVANS. Undertakers,tnTl Tpy Lynn. Auckland; lengthy expcri-»nJ'i superb equipment.—Phone 2(>-99(5

fiour.

C I'ITTLTC AND SONS. LTD.,ii 1. Direcfois and Emhalmers,

HORSON STREET. AUCKLANDPhones; 45-880. 45-831.

Any I"our.

jgiSPTER SERVICE IS NOT POSSIBLE.

cr° v,'nay ,v 'K ' l a funeralof modest means,1.,. r" ''ir '"a y Vv

-r 'o the most ela-

\ir» je '.,ave one standard of ser-an,„.lt ls the highest this profession

in • n ' R wh y wfl hnve establishedit .•«

Vla . reputation for trie finest serviceVi'hir Balb'e lo render, v«t the cost is• '•HQ the means of all.

nw , JAMES WEI 11,ce ""fiLCliapel, CO-70. Ponsonby Rd..». Auckland l'lone 20-938.

-monumental masons.•0^ <Jivt''7ED Memorials.—See our new!Woi-l« v- Monumental

FLORAL emblems.I* Artistic Wreaths, any-

rjrr°M 8 a.m.-Phone 40-035; alter J•• Miss Carney, Newton.

LOST J?ROPERTY.

BATHING Costumes, 2, Speedo, Bruce,Mctuibi, Sunday; roward. Apply

Hkbald.BEADS. string. yellow, vicinity Chamber-

lain A v., Mt. Eden Rd.—King 13-554.BiiOOCH, gold, ivy leaf, valued; New-

market, Epson); reward.—ls, ArcadiaRd., Epsom.

OARS, pair, 811., St. Mary'e Bay, Anni-versary Day.—Pleaso notify Unein-

ployed, 937, Hanax,p.

CUIANK Handle cf Karrier Truck, between' Queen St. and. Khyber Pass.—Phono

40-394.1RENTAL Plate, Lower; reward. —King

05.793. ■/"2J.OODRLC*H Tyre and Rim, Tuesday, be-

tween Matamata - Wardville; reward.

OVERCOAT. Fawn, Gent's, money inpocke;,. Tnkapuna, Boxing morning;reward.—Ring 26-001.TJEAR.U3,_ string, between 36, WanganuiJ- Av., Heme B:iy, and Takapuna Race-course. Saturday; reward.—Phone 27-438.I_>URSE, small, brown, containing £6,

£a note and single, possibly Majestic;reward.—Apply Y.W.C.A., City.TL>ING (Wedding), plain gold, on Chelten--*-») ham Beach; reward.—Kindly return10. Alexander St., Devonport.

KULE, Sift., ivory, lietweon Macky-Logan'sand ZMilford; reward. Rule. 404,Hkkald, Hamilton.

QCARF, Towel and. Bathing Suit, Orewa-Albany Rd., Sunday; reward.—FinderRing 22-1 HI.

the .Deviation; reward. Mounce,phone 26-OIH, Auckland.WALLET, blown leather, papers, notes,

Saturday, Lichfield Rd. and QuoenSt.; good reward Phone 43-077.WATCiI, gold. Manly Beach, Taylor's

End, left beneath trees with box safe;reward.—Phone 22-199.WDjL Crew who picked up Suitcase, har-bour, Saturday, kindly forward 2, Vic-toria Av., Mt. Eden Reward.

STRAYED AND IMPOUNDED.TDEARDIE Shoe;} Dog, grey and white,-*-* chain attached, collar.—Return 39,Mountain IJd., Epsom. Phone 21-054.PERSIAN Kitten (Half), Tabby, malo;

lost, Friday.—Hill Top, Khyber Pass.

CAB TRIPS.

SEAT wanted our going Kaeo within nextweek.—King 11-443.

BOATS, CARS., ETC., FOR HIRE.BOTTLE Jacks and Timber Jacks, injrood order.—Sum \V'hit« n n.-l Kr.no-O good order.—Sam White and Sons,Market Place. Phone 44-70 S.

Kent k car. drive yourself.30 NEW Cars, latest Models, fromweek-day, 6s BaLf-day, 10a per DayShorter's Rental Cars. Shortlaud St. Fhone44-061. The largent Rental Firm in N.Z.

SALES OF PROPERTY.

LAND .Agents, 'fake notice my propertyArdniore, withdrawn from sale.—JWoods.

FLATS TO LET.

A TTRAC TIVE, modern, nicely furn.. self--cv contained Flat.—" Oaklands," 392, Mt.Eden Rd., Prospect Rise car stop.

ATTRACTIVELY turn, lront balcony Flat,with magnificent harbour view; termsreasonablo.—Aianagtiress, Grafton BridgeFlata. °

\TTR ACTIVE Double Balcony Flat; a'3oBed-sitting Room; conveniences.—Kenyon. 452. Que.sn St."DED-isl 1.1IN Or Room. double, nicely•XJ furn', kitchenette; linen, crockery—9Lower Sy.nionds St.L>ED-SI'JTIN(j lioom, double, kitchen--«-* ette, modern furnishings; linen; select.—l, Alfred St., opp. Albert Park."DRIGHTON HALL, Parnell. Unfurn.J-* Flat, 1 or 2 bedrooms; garage.—Phone44-005.Brighton rd., No. 3. cioso st,

Stephen's Av.—Attractively furn. Flat,lmin. trn.ni.—Phcnis 40-195.

CIASA i LOili.—tS ewiy lurnished, all elec-/ trie, fire ani sound-proof.—ll3, Manu-

kati Rd., Epsom. Phone 20-354.COURTVILLE, Eden Street, opp. Govt.

Home.—Furn. and unfurn. Flats, mod-ern, self-coniaine'j.—Apply Manageress.

burnishsd Flat, bed-sitting room,> kitchenette; reasonable rent.—21,Windsor St., Parnell.

j \EVONPORT.— Superior self-contained,' ' furt:. Flat.—Apply, mornintV only, 16,Church St.

DESIRABLE S.C. Flat, beautiful view.—6, Ely Ave., Remuera. Phone 21-777.

Flals, Myers Park.—Unfurn.•" Flat, all known modern convs.—Phone42-181.

furn., all electric, 3 rooms; separateentrance.—3, Higlnvic Av., Epsom, off

Market Rd.Flat, fiecond iiection, 319, Mt.

Edun Rd.; garage.—Phone 20-159.Flat, Bed-Sitting Room, kitchen-

ette; Single Room.—-Phone 45-409. 137,Grafton Kd.

CIRAF'l'ON.—Furn. Flat, sunny, sep. bath-* room; suit quiet couple.—l7, Ligur

Place.G.HAFTON, 102, Park ltd.—Small furn.

self-coiatainod, clean; telephone; reason-able.GRAFTON, near Bridge.—Self-contained,

modern bedroom, sitting room, fire-place, kitchenette, furnished, unfurnished.——Phone 47-341).

HAMPTON COURT.—Modem, Unfurn.Fin t.. *.h.\v.: moderate rental.—Apply

Mwnairert'fis.HERN E, BAY.—Furn. Flat, near tram

and beach; telephone.—lsß, SentinelKd.

HERNI2 BAY.—Unfurn., 3 rooms, kitchen-ette, bathroom; quite private; views.

—ls. Hamilton I'd.11 ERNE BAY.—Large comfortable Rooniß,-IJ. corn's., sunny, private; reasonable.—17A. Hamilton Rd.

HERNE BAY Waterfront.—Self-containedFlat, moderate rental, phone.—34, Ham-

ilton Rd. Phone 42-544; evenings 18-093.

MT. A[(BERT.—2-3 Rooms, furn. or un-furn.; separa.te kitchenette; garage.—furn.; separa.te kitchenette; garage.—

76. Taylcis Rd.

MT. EDEN.—FIat, well furn., spaciousroouiit, every conv.; adults.—G, Prospect

]\/TT. EDEN.—Comfortably furn. Bed-Sit-ting Room, kitchenette, verandah; pri-

vato entrance; 2nd section; one lady.—Phone 21-996.

PARK FLATS. 14, Princes St.—Self-con-tained Flats. Single Flats, services.

Also Gurnce: quiet

PARNELL.— Detached Flat, furnish*!,e.1.; bach girls, couple, child.—'i,

Brighton Rd.

QUIET, Comfortable Apartment, 3 rooms.eve;:y conv.; private.—l, Glenalmond

Rd.. .Mt. Eden.

REMUERA. Attractive, self-contained;nice grounds; harbour views.—NewZealand Insurance, 47-685. 43-895.T>EMU!3RA.—SeIf-contained unfurn. Flat.

—Apply morning or evening, 1, Bea-trices Rd."DEMUEBA.—Superior, beautifully furn.:J tennis court, verandahs, garden: nearRemueia Bowling Green: mill, to cam.—24-304.

REMUiLRA. IJ7, Orakei Rd.—SpaciousHalf House, unfurn., self-contained.—

Phone 2!i-563.

SIMLA.'—Ideal Home, 5 beautifullyfurn ; corner Batger-Mt. Eden Rds.—

Phone 20-%2 to view.QT. STEPHEN'S AVE., 65,—We1l furn.

self-contained private Flat; garage.—Phone 4-1-540.QT. STEPHEN'S AVE., Gl.—Self-contained,O 1-2 bedroorjs. livingroom, sun veran-dah; gard'Sn.

K 4 ? Grafton Rd.—Furn. Flat, own en-<Jmi triir.co, reasonable; Bach, single room,

No 4. WHITAKER PLACE.Attractive Unfurn. Flat 2 bedrooms, large

living room, bathroom. Property Owners'Assoc.. Colonial Mutual Bldgs., Queen St.

MISCELLANEOUS,

A Trial will convince you that there isnol.aing lilo Rolfe's Wax for Linos

and Furniture\LL k Mids of Fishing and Sports Nets.

j-jL Ro[i|« and Twine Repairing and Tanning dono —W. Johnston. 710. Dominion Ifd

PERSON'S wishing to Correspond withMillions in other countries write P.O

Box 782. Auckland

A 2s 4i Tin of Rolfe's Wax contains asmuch ae three la tins.—Obtainable

everywhere.

PERSONAL.

BABY Face.—See you Tuesday; love.—Jack.

/^lVlG.—Parade Wooden Soldiers, exit.Would like to luuko your acquaintance.

—Bluecoat. '

1 \KAIi Wile.—Write urgently. Have to-L' undergo serious operation.—J.W.C.,Hamilton.

I Will Not bo Responsible for Debts Con-tracted in my name after February I.

Thoinas Trotter. Auckland.I Will uot be responsible for any Debts

contracted in my name without mywritten authority.—W. K. Williams, Ngarua,Wait oa..

IWIiiL Not bo responsible for any Debtscontracted in my name without my

written authority.—Signed, W. 11. Mulline,Knst. Tamaki.MAN.- -Definitely instituting 'Court Pro-

ceedings unless articles returned byWednesday.—Herbert.

OWNER of- launch Parori apologises forfouling yacht, unknown, Anniversary

Day.—Explanations Ring 45-425.WILL any Person who witnessed collisionbetween Launch nnd Yncht Malioe. El.at 10.43 a.m., near Flagship, AnniversaryDay. kindly Kins IG-445.

WORKING Girl (28), alone in N.Z.,wishes to meet another Girl, view

friendship.—W.G., 951, Herald.

TRADE PERSONAL.A BLE Attention Foot Ailments. Comfort

>••*. guaranteed. Consultations free.—MiaaPent. Civic Theatre Bldgs. Phono 47-397.A CNE, Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrhoea, in--«-A etantly relieved and speedily cured.

Consultations free.—Klexema, 104, DilworthBuilding.A J. PARK AND SON, lteg. Patent

j-a. Attorneys, 24-25, National BankBldgs., Shortlnnd St.ALL information and applications for

Patents. Trade Mnrkß, Designs.—Henryliughes, Ltn.. 209, Dilworth Bldg.

A HTIFICIAL Teeth Repairing Specialists,-'i 2S, Palmerston Bldgs., opp. G.P.0.,Repairs Dental Plates in 2 hours.ABANDON all washtubs; limshed Bag-

wasli lor 6s a large bag,—British Laun-dry Co., Telephone 40-492.A LBEKTA FUR CO., opposite Civic

Theatre.—Renovations nnd Remodellingof Furs by experts. Estimates given.

CONSULT H. A. Bugley, OphthalmicOptician.—Glasses for School Children.

Eyesight Examinations; Spectacle Repairs.—Vulcan Bldg.; 43-135.

COTTAGE Tea Rooms.—Teacup Headingevery afternoon and evening.—Address:

Ahove Sharland's, 3, Shortlnnd St.

DRESSMAKING Expert.—Made Frocksfor Auckland's lenders of fashion and

world-renowned actresses.—Phone 47-157.Milker's Eczema, positively

-J. cured, "White Pearl" Ointment; 4sall chemists, stores.—Whitiora Laboratories,Hamilton. «

ELIZABETH COLLEDGE, Expert Ladies'H Hairdresser, First Floor lI.M. Arcade(Late of Remuera).—Phone 24-598.

GOITRE Banished, Simple Method. SelfCure.—Particulars free, Sylvia Grey,

Box 14(i0, Auckland.ELMER DOWNES, Reg, Masseur.—

• Rheumatism, Arthritis. Sciatica; UltraViolet Ray.—Lower Symonds St. Phono44-063.MAGICAL softness of hands obtained by

rubbing in Sydal, which Boftens,whitens and cleanse* skin.PSORIASIS, Eczema Acne. Scalp Ail-

ments, successfully treated; NervousConditions benefited.—Klexema, 101. Dil-worth, City.

SEPTIC Nnils.—Hundreds cured withBaillies' Septic Nail Treatment, 4s fid,

posted.—Baillies', Ltd., Chemists, Hamilton.

MATRIMONIAL.

GENT, small means, wishes to meetgenuine Lady, view matrimony.—Con-

fidential, 857, Herald.GENTLEMAN, educated, much travelled.

30 years age, well connected. desire3meet Lady of means, view matrimony.—W.T.. 920, Herald.LADY, young, bright, accomplished, in-

dependent, seeks acquaintance Gentle-man, view marriage.—Phono 24-409.

SHARES AND DEBENTURES.A UCKLAND Stock Exchange.—A list of

o.\. operating Members is published in thiscolumn each Saturday

A List of Auckland Stock Exchange Mem-XX bers is obtainable from Secretary,Wright's Buildings. Phone 40-311.

ABOUT the Shares you wish to sell orInvestment you want to make—see C.

J. GREEN, Stock and Sharebroker. Bankof N.Z. Chambers, Swanson St., Auckland.Tel. 42-499. ADVICE FREE.

U'lijDlNG Society Shares, Farmersy Trading Shares, Government, or ap-proved Debentures, wanted. Parkinson.Pacific Bides. 41-01)3.

You can sell quickly and to the beatadvantage by instructing C. J. GREEN,Stock and Sharebroker, Bank of N.ZChambers. Swunson St. Tel. 42-499.L'* DUN-STEWART Engine Company, orig--LI inal Shares, a parcel now offering.These me seldom on the market.—l'. A.Hyde, Sharebroker. 45-,Vtt>.

ÜBLRtri' Aeroplane Stabiliser Co. Ltd.,Shares available at £27 10s.—T. A.

Jlyde, Sharebroker, Professional Clibs., HighSt. Phono 45-546.

BALiiJ IN K Fishing Company.—Sufficientcapital subscribed, list closes Wednes-

day. New Zealand's most promising newindustry. Get in now and reap the harvestfrom the sea.—T. A. Hyde, Sharebroker,High Street. 45-54 G.

PARTNERSHIPS, FINANCIAL, ETC.

MAN. single, with £'lso. io join farmerin producing all farm produce on re-

tnil prices.—Farm. Heu.u.o, Rotorua.VJ AN, young, knowledge farming, capital,-L'J- join another, partnership, Dairy Farm.

—Sound Investment, c.o. Maire, Te Awa-ITllltll.

HhCOGNISED Experienced SuccesstulAgents, for negotiating Partnerships

and Private Companies. Mercantile Brokers.('oionial Mutual Buildings

KELIABLE Partnerships, £IOO to £SOO.Investigate.—Business Sales Co., 63,

Queen St.OPLENDID Opportunity offered WorkerO with £loo.—Business Sales Co., 03,Queen St.

—Adveiiiaing Partner or Sleeping,cfc/J.VU sound, assured profits; investiga-tion welcomed.—Partner, 829. Herald.

MORTGAGES.

ON Good Freehold Security in Hamilton,£l5O, Suburban House Property.—

Freehold, 878, Herald.

MONEY TO LEND.\ DVANCES to Civil Servants, School

■J.V Teachers, Bank and Insurance Clerk's,Permanent Employees. Box 944, 210,Queen's Aronde. Auckland. Phone 43-775.

A DVANCES privately made on note ofV hand to Permanent Employees. Civil

Servants—Private Box 1565.ADVANCES made Oil Building Society

Shares, Wills and Approved SecuritiesParkinson, Pacific Bldgs. Phone 41 -0(13.

AN Immediate Advance on your Piano,Furniture, Sewing Machine, etc.; no

publicity.—Commercial Loan and FinanceCo.. Sly's Bldgs., 144. Symonds St. Phone41-733.

CCONFIDENTIAL Loans by private lender/ on personal note of hand or furniture.

—Write T'.O. Box 931.I>KIVATELY, to honest persons requiring

temporary ossistance; absolutely con-fidential.—Box 1271, Auckland.

SMALL Loans speedily arranged; will callon yon.—Wiite Privacy. 49. Herald.

SMALL Loans on Furniture, AdvancesCivil Servants, Bank Clerks, Perman-

ent employees.—Security Traders. Ltd..Argun House. High St. Phone 40-258.SMALL Loans granted day of application,

genuine householders, permanently em-ployed; any reasonable security.—Thomas,19. Uew's ('.'h.vtihers. opp. G.P.0.. AucklandTHE TRADERS' FINANCE CORPORA--1 TION, LTD.

Money available for temporary advanceson approved chattels, securities, includingM otor-cars

Apply, MANAGER,403, British Chambers,High Street. Auckland.

Phone 45-721.

APARTMENTS WANTED.BACH or Room, unfurn., handy City,

vicinity Queen St., Karangahape Rd.R.P.. 408. HKHM.D. -

BACH, Room, unfurn., handy City; wouldact caretaker unoccupied building.—

F.M., 08t. Hkhat.t>.OMALL Bungi'low. Half-house, unfurn.,O Grafton, use convs.; moderate rental.

House, 88C), Hkiiald.

UNFURN., 2 bedrooms, living room, kit-chenette, self-contained; City; 17s 6d.

—Handy, 943, Heeald.

BOARD AND RESIDENCE

ACCOMMODATION. Permnnents and Cas-uuls, from 30a.—First house ou right

across Crafton Bridge Phone 40-131.

ACCOMMODATION lor Boarders, trom£1 to 27s 6d.—W.C.T.U. Hostel. iiC3.

Queen St. Phono 45-254.A CCOMMODATION Kutland Privatea 1 Hotel; opp. Cargeu; 6min. station;

Bed. Breakfast. ss.—Daily, Sa. 42-f>sß.A CCOMMODATION.—Bed, breakfast, full

board; nice locality; close garage.—3o,J'ark Av., Grafton, opp. Iloaiii tnl.A CCOMMODATION.—SingIe and Double

-»i. Rooms, near University; full board;moderate charge.—3, Havelock St., City." A OTEA," G5, Park Ed. (overlooking Do--V main).—Accommodation, large rooms,

lovely, 6unny, elevated position. Phono41-313.

ARKAS, 12, Symouds St.—Largo Bed-Sitting Rooms, well fttrn., reduced

lute, business people.—Phono 40-203.BED-Breukfast, Full Board; Mt. Eden,

2nd section; sunny rooms; harbourviews; minute trams; moderate.—Phono21-445.BOARD, convs., pill no, gramophone, tele,

phosie; from 2Cs.—Porchesler Hotel,Cook and Fergusson Sts. Phone 45-220.

BOARD offered Business Gentleman inquiet, superior Home. Carlton Goro.—

Apply Herald.CtliAß-MING, comfortable, modern Home,

i Board-Residenco; business gentlemeu;parage; Herue Bay Waterfront.—2s. SarsfioldSt.- 26-146.CLIFTON, Whiiaker Place.—Accommoda-

tion, breakfast, £1 5« weekly; fullboard, £2; permanents, from £1 ss.—Phone4.1-216.DKVONPORT.—"Roe Roi." 5, Garden

Terrace, has superior Accommodationfor guests.—Phone 22-573; 2min. Wharf.

DEVONPORT. —Hotel Ventnor, reducedtariff; 2ruins. ferry, 13mina. Queen

St.; excellent cuisine; tennis, swimming;ideal holiday makers.—Phone 22-466.

IT 1RON T Room, sunny, furn.; morningtray; 10s Cel.—lo, Parkfield Terrace, off

Khybcr Pass.CI iRLS' Friendly Society Lodge, Corner

T Wellosley and Rutland Sts.—Phone42-362. Reduced terms; Permanent Board-ers from 18s 6d to 25s weekly./>LENEAGLES Private Hotel, 10, CarltonVT Gore Rd., Grafton end.—Superior Ac-commodation; harbour view.—Phone 44-420.

GOOD Accommodation, pleasant surround-ings, handy to trams; moderate tariff.

—Mrs. Laing, 1. Kelmarna Ave.. Heme Bay.

CJRAND VUE, 3, Princes St. —Comtort-' able Accommodation, single, double;

casuals, permanents: reduced tariff.—Phono43-004.

HEKNE BAY.—Board offered Gentle-man, refined, private family; good

locality.—.Apply Hkrald.

HERNE BAY.—Refined Accommodation,adults, double, single: minute trams.

—Craigievar. BA. Curran St.

HOME, good, 1-2 refined Girls. 3rd sec-tion; phone; 17s Od each.—Apply

IIEIW.D.JOLIMONT, Corner Lower Symonds St.,

Alfred St.—Delightful situation; com-fortable accommodation : moderate terms.—Phono 43-7G7.

KENILWORTH." Shortland St., HandyCity.—'Room and Breakfast or Full

Board: terms moderate.—Phone 40-698.

LUJjWORTH, 143, Grafton Rd.—ExcellentAccommodation for Visitors or Per-

manents; elevated position; moderate.—Phone 40-666.lUMEAH, 4, Grafton Road.—Few Vacsn-

i ciea, casuals and permanents; superioraccommodation offered; moderate.—Phono42-775.MT.; ALBERT Grammar Students.—

—Comfortable home offered; reason-able.—s, Douglas Avenue, Allandale Road.IX/TT. EDEN.—Home, refined, offered 2XT.L Busiftess Girls or Students.—ApplyHerald.PRIVATE Family. Epsom, one or two

refined Grammar School Girls.—Home,954. Herald.QYMONDS ST.—Cottage, 8 singles, newlyO papered, bath, phone, 10s, gents.—•Apply Herald.'rllb VINE. Symonds St.—Most PopularJ- Bed and Breakfast IJouse in Auckland.—.Tebb. Phone 40-2-.9," rpiIORNLEA," 80, Wellington St.-Full

J- Board, £1 2s Od week; daily. 4s 6d.-T. King.

VACANCY for 2 Grammar School Boys,full board, wasling, mending: share

room; £l. single 2'Js 6d.—10, ParkfieldTerrace, off Khvber Pass.

VERONA, 17, Khyber Pass Road.—Ex-cellent Accommodation, permanent?,

casuals; tariff, 8s day, £2 2s week. —,T.Phillip.

"T\TAINUI," Symonds St., entrance next»V Lyric Theatre.—Room, with break-

fast, 4s, or full board.—4l-350.

Bit r wo o d.Princes Street, Albert Park.

Three minutes City. Quiet niid Select.Tariff, 10s day. Permnnents at Reduced rates.

PHONE 41-484.

YM.C.A. "WEI,LESLEY STREET E.-• Young men visiting Auckland may

obtain Permanent or Transient Board andResidence at the Y.M.C.A. ComfortableRooms, Excellent Table, Social Privileges,Moderate Tariff.

BOARD WANTED.

BOARD wanted with refined private fam-ily, vicinity Symonds St., Grafton,

I'"iiiiiora.—Teacher, 898. Herald.

GENT, requires Board vicinity Reservoir;

HOME, good, with grounds. for ElderlyMan in delicate health.—Terms Moder-ate. 040. Herald.

LADY requires Board, pleasant home. Ml.Albert. v>hone. Write, particulars,U.S.. 720. Herald.

JADY desires permanent Board. NorthShore, Takapuna preferred; write fullparticulars.—Economising, 859. Herald.

MT. ALBERT Grammar School Boy desiresBoard with rofined, private family.—

Grammar, 9-12, Herald.

APARTMENTS VACANT.

BACH Rooms, Single. 8s Gd, 109: Double.His Gd; morning tea.—sß, Shortlund

St.

BACH, 2 rooms, kitchenette, handy Taka-puna Beach, furnished or unfurnished.

—Apply Hkrald.

BED-SITTING Room, single, balcony;phone.—"Woodside," '2, ■ Burleigh St.,

top Khyber Pass.

BED-SITTING Room or Bedroom andSitting Room, furn., uso convs., clean,

comfortable.—Apply Herald.

BEAUTIFULLY furn. Room, modernBungalow, Ponsouby; suit business

girl.—Phone 2G-G3G.

BRAEMAR, 5, Grafton Road.—Double,Single and Annex Rooms; morning

trny optional: terniß jnodernto.

CITY.—Nicely furn. Bach Room, gas ring,

CIITY.—Double and Single Apartments,' L'ns. conveniences.—l72, Queen St.

CUTY.— Single Rooms, comfortably furn.,' central position ; terms moderate.—4B.

Wynynrd St.. near St. Paul's.pOMFORTA3LY . Furnished Bed-Sitting

Rooms, scp. kitchenettes, from 12s Gd.—5-1. Wellington St.

C^RAFTON. —Largo Bed-Sitting Room, 2beds, fireplace, phone.—6l, Park Ril.

HALF-Bouse or Rooms, large, sunny;garden; handy to town.—D.P., 922,

Herald. .

JAIIGE Detached Room, nice, open posi--i lion, elevated: furn.—ls, Sentinel Rd.,

Herno Bay,

OKARETA. 10, Lower Symonds St.—Double and Single Furn. Rooms; suit

business people.—Phone 44-SGG.

PARNELL.—Single, Furnished Bed-Sit-ting Room, quiet; reasonable; break-

fast optional.— Phone 43-75G.

IJARNELL.— Room, front, double, furn.,harbour view, all convs., t.1.; meter.—

■25. York St. 40-08!).

ROOMS, furn.. double, convs., crockery,linen, separate cooking: phone, garage.

—7. Remue.ra Ud.QINGLE and Double Furn. Rooms; morn-O ing tray; all convs.; low rental.—Rossville, next Ciirgen. 41-113.

SMALL Bungalow, half-house, unfurn.,Grafton; use convs.; moderate rental.

—House, 88G. Hf.rald.

SECTIONS FOR SALE.

CORNER Site, valuable, ideal (high). 40x 103 suitable petrol station, etc. :

main highway; Borough Paeroa, pjrice rea-sonable.—Particulars, apply Opportunity.

PlO. Herald.______

3 Acres, Ellerslie, near trains, level, norock, freehold; £SOO. —Barfoots; 45-215.

HOUSES & LAND FOR EXCHANGE

MODERN House, Dunedin, ielecl locality,IVX for House or Business, Auckland.—D.A., 932, Herald.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION.A CCOMMODATION.— Strand House, on

J.\ bench, Onetangi, Waiheke: excellenttable; tariff £2 sh. - Mra. Taylor.

Accommodation, superior, at seasidefarm.—Address: Proprietress. Wliare-

reka, Oneroa Post Offico. Phono 225, Al-biin y.

A STON HOUSE, Beach, St. Heliers Bay.Xjl Superior Accommodation; harbourviews; terms moderate.—Phone '25-7-17. liookearly.

AUCKLAND'S Blue Mountains.—Niho-tupu House. Restful Holiday for weary

workers; cottage to let.—Mrs. Gash. Phone4711. Henderson.BEACH HOUSE, Milford.—Perfect, com-

fortable Home for the holidays; idealBUirountliiifra; tennia; excellent cuisine.—Phone 23-277.BEACH, Pt. Chevalier.—Te Whare Furn.

Flats; self-contained, phone, garaging.—2B-013. Mrs. Muck.

CIASTOU BAY (Beach Frontage).—Clean' furn. Cottage; February.—3l, King's

View KM., Ml. Eden. 13 084.

CIOMMODIOUS, well furn. House, Thames1 Conal, modern convs., pleasant sur-

roundings, sea bathiiiK- — lleatherington's,Ltd.. Thames.CIOTTAOES, turn., 2 rooms, 255; A rooms,

* 355; highest road, Nihoiupu.—20-373.

DEVON PORT. Comfortably furnishedHouse, February, every convenience,

cloho beach.—Month. 810, Herald.

10A11M Hoarders wanted, for Bummer, rea-sonable.—Mrs. T. Newton, Oparau, via

To Awamutu.

MANLY. —3 Rooms, furn., Feb. 1: rea-sonable.—Apply 12, Turama lid..

Uoyal Oak.MANLY, Main Beach Frontage, accom-

modate (> comfortably; 50a. —StacoBennett, Victoria Arcade.]\/|TLFORD.—Accommodation for Boarders,IVJL near beach; terms moderate.—Mrs.Keavey, 8, Milford Rd. Phone 23-147.

MILFORD, mill. Beach.—Furnished, 3bedrooms, conveniences, 30s; 2

months; vacant February 7.—Phono 23-447.REDHOUSE, Auawliata, West Coast

Ideal holiday home; tariff reasonable;transport free.—Phone Karekare, Mobbs,Henderson.UT. HELIKRS.—Grand Hotel; ideal beachIO home; bowling, tennis, golf; moderate.—L. Bradley, Proprietor. Phone 25-789.'PA KAP UN A BKACH.—Bach, furnished,-L 4 rooms and verundah; accommodatefour.—Ring '23-556.' PITIRANGI.—-Cotlage, middle February;L careful tenants only; suit two; elec-tric.—fi.. 821. Hkhald.

\TGONG OTABA CENTRAL FISHINGi> LODGE,

Five Miles Rotorua.Under New and Capable Management.

Fishing—Fly and Trolling. Tennis. Excel-lent Tablo. Wireless. Terms, 2gns Weekly.

For Reservations WireCENTRAL, NGONGOTAHA.

COWES BAY.—Private Hotel. WaihekeIsland. 6s return fare from Auck-

land. Safe beach, shooting, nspiiar'. ten-nis court; free launch trips daily, fishing,etc.: free use of rowing boats, dancing everyevening, Rood table supplied from the farm.Tariff, £2 10a per week from Jan. 4; lowrates for children. You will not regretyour holiday here. Phone or write

INSLEY. Cowes.AWAU, AUCKLAND'S WONDERFUL

ISLAND.SPEND 29TH WEEK-END. Special! anff,

12s Gd daily. Steamers leave Auck.. Ihurs.,9 30 ft in. (Duchess), 7 p.m. (Claymore); r ri.,

9.30 a.m.; Sat.. 1.45 p.m.; Sun., 9.30 a.m.(Duchess). WEEKLY TARIFF. £3 3s and£3 10s. Tennis, Golf, Boating and Dancing.

Auckland Office, Spry and Co., VictoriaArcade. Phono 43-453. Or Write or V> ire

MANSION HOUSE.

PARLEY'S WINCHELSEA HOUSE.L 1 KAREKARE. WEST COASI.

AUCKLAND.

The Leading West Coast Resort. Accommo-dating over 60 guests. Magnificent tenniscourt, electric light, showers, surfing, fish-ing, glorious bush; only 14 hours' run from

Auckland.Butter, Milk. Eggs from own farm.

Cars meet any train Glen Eden or Auck-land by arrangement.

Ring. Write or Wire.FARLEY'S,

Karekare Bureau.

WAIHEKE ISLAND.ONETANGI PRIVATE HOTEL-Nn

Finer Seaside Accommodation in North Island.Right on Onetangi's well-known Ocean Beach.Safe Bathing. Surfing. Tennis. Fishing, etc.Electric Light. Refrigeration. All ModernConveniences. Excellent, Cuisine. lariff

Reduced to £'? 15s per week.Book now, also for Anniversary week-end,and see on Anniversary Day thrilling 200-mile Motor-Cycle Road Race.—Phone orwrite McOREVY. Onetangi Post Office

HOLIDAY WANTEDS.

BACH, seaside, small, clean, accommodate4. Fob. I.—Moderate, 863. Herald.

BACH wanted furn., beach, Auckland,urgent.—Lillian Wilson, Puniu Rd., Te

Awamutu.

HOUSES AND LAND WANTED.

BUNGALOW small, modem convs.; goodsection; full particulars, lowest price.—

Cash. 918. J-IEnAT,T».

CALIENT, £3OO cash, requires Poultry> Farm, going concern Burrett, Ltd..

Short Innd St.

DAIRY Farm, about 00 acres, improvable;give £'2ooo cash.—Dryden, Queen's Ar-

cade.

J7* ARM, 100-200 Acres, partly improved;reasonable pric<>.—Jnmos. Tainnliere.

GOOD MIXED FARM, partly improved,in North Island. Must be reasonable

price. Cash buyer arriving next Wednesday.—Full details urgently to RUSSELL & CO.,8. IT.B. Buildings, Queen Street.

HOUSE and £2OO cash for 30 Acres,(i.C.—Send particulars, Pegler, Drury.

N'UMEROUS Inquiries for Farms; we cansell yours.—Burrett, Ltd.. Shortland St.

X7I7"ANTED Urgently.—Farms and Farm-VV lets to replace recent sales. Cash

buyers waiting.—Burton. Palmerston Bldgs.

A A-70 Cow Farm, 40 miles Auckland; mustjfcly be to-day's value; solid man. —Rattle,

Pukekohe

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

17'QUITY in Farm for £IOOO Equity inJLj Auckl r.id Property, present-day value.

Dryden. Queen's Arcade. *

GRAFTON, Newmarket.—2 6-roomodHouses, returns, 57a Gd, equity £1450.

—Bargains 80S, llf.jialo.

WE Specialise in Exchanges; let us haveyours.—Anderson and Co., 513, N.Z.

Insurance Bldgs.

DYERS AND CLEANERS.

CARPET aud General Cleaning, lowestcharges,—Domestic Vacuum Cleaning

Co.. Wei lea ley St. East. Phono 41-000.

CI ARRET Cleaning and Shampooing, one' penny square foot.—Vacuum Cleaning

Co., Albert St. Phone 41-709.

NZ. DRY CLEANING CO., LTD., Dyers• and Cleaners. Rhone 47-005.—Suits,

Costumes, Overcoats, Dry Cleaned andpressed.— Factory and Office,

1-3-5, HOWE STREET.

WII. DREW. Tailor. Cleaner, Dyer,• Renovations and Remodelling a

Speciality.—Phono 47-790; 210, Hobson St.

Domestic vacuum cleaning co.(C. M. CAVIT. Manager),

HOME CLEANING SPECIALISTS.Competent and Trustworthy Staff always

available. Carpet Cleaning. Id Square Boot.Vacuum Cleaners Hired. 5s Day (delivered).Agents: "Hilovac" (noiseless) Elec. VacuumCloaner, "Silver Ilawk ' Non-Elec. VacuumCleaner, "Romik" Floor and Furniture

Polish, "Napthaleno" Moth Destroyer.OPP. WELLESLEY ST. POST OFFICE.

Phono 44-000.

r~\ t r T, S AND 1) O Y S I 1 I

Tho Sumnior months are pla.v-months; getnil tho Sunshine yon can—enjoy every hourof tho springtime of your youth; playTennis, Swim, go Surf-bathing, Yachting,Motoring, Picnicking!

Let US attend to tho Mending and Clean-ing and Pressing of your Clothes. The workwe will do for you will only cost you a fewpence per week. Ring on phono 20-720, andwe will do tho rest.

SAME DAY SERVICE.

0ROTHALL QLEANER3 AND

pYERS J^IMITED.33-35. EDEN VALE ROAD, MT. EDEN.

BRANCHES; NEWMARKET. SYMONDSST., and at HAMILTON.

DOMESTICS WANTED.

GIRL, Christian, clean, domesticated;used country; Protestant; fond child-

ren; refe.—Apply Herald.

HELP or Housekeeper, country town, 3children; 10a.—1. Kiwi Ed., Devonport.

HELP, clean, capable; p'l convs.; threeadults; 12s 6d week.—Apply Herald.

HOUSEKEEPER, 40-50, Christian, sin-cere, keep home, elderly couple; only

those wanting homo need apply; 7s week.—Address i.t iIKHAt.p.

HOUSEKEEPER, clean, capable, milkhouso cow, elderly Gentleman, coun-

try.—lo2, Symonds St"(4/1 ID-DAY Waitress, temporarily; start to-IVL day.—Anderson's Shortland Tea Rooms,corner Fort and Commerce Sis.JVTOTHEii'S Help, Rotorua (10-20); wages-"J- 7h Gd.—Phone 20-810, or 10i, William-son Ave.

ELIEVING Maid required, no cooking;sleep in.—Ryeeroft. 2(3. jjymonds St.

WAlTJ.iii.yS, ut once experienced, coun-try.—Apply Herald.

WOMAN, young, help for couple; 10s.—■l7. Puiee Ave., Dominion lid.

Vl/QALAN, middle-aged, quiet country» V place; light duties; 7a 6d week, found.Martindale, Ngapuke. Onewhercl.

BELL'S Jiegistry, Winstone Bldg.— \\ait-icss, Housemaid-Waitress, Cook-Gen-

eral (30s), General (country).

RELIABLE Registry, Queen's Arcade.—Third Cook (male), Girl (daily, Mt.

Eden), Domestics waiting.

FARM HANDS WANTED.BOY, strong, homeless, little experience;

cows preferred; good home; 6s keep.—G.. 917, Herald.

Worker, 4A scheme, 15« weekly;respectable: some experience preferred.

—C.. 917. HeraldIi'AKM Hand, experienced, able to driveX Tractor and Truck.—Apply, statingwages required, to Farm Hand, c.o. P.O.Box 21, Morrinsville.MACHINE Milking.—Girl, over 20; able

ride; domestic; state wage.—C., 938,Herald.

MACHINE Milking.—Youth, bacli withemployer; 15s and found.—Youth, c.o.

Farmers'. Tuaknu.MACHINE Milking and General.—Youth;

43 cows state wages.—Dunnet. Bom-bay.

MAKIiIED Couple, both milkers, owncottage; conscientious; refs.—Strand

Registry, Strand Arcade.PLOUGH, Drain, Farm Work.—Man, 4A

Scheme; must be good; good home;wages £l.—Pukekohe. 939. Herald.ArOUTH, 17 or 18, experienced machines,jL good stripper, clean, respectable; easy

on stock; ill.—T. Nash, Hinuera.

FARM WORK WANTED.

fIOUPLE, experienced, want position, bothmilk, or wife domestic.—Farm, 820,

Herald.

DAIRY Man (27), experienced all work,desires Position; wire for particulars,

interview Obliging, 955, Herald, Hamil-ton.DRAINING wanted by experienced

Drainer, expert Bwamp drainage: trialgiven: satisfaction guaranteed.—Contractor.8(')8, Herald.

Hands, Milkers, Men, Youths.J- waiting jobs.—Pearson's Registry, Ex-change Lane. 42-584.

per; go anywliere.—Steady, 941.Hfdai.d.

MAN. young (21), desires position, any-where; good Milker; small wages.—

Butter-fat. 907. Herald.

MAN, young, absolutely reliable; good in

shed; quiet with animals; experiencedgeneral farm.—Energetic, 804. Herald.

MATES (2>, want work, any kind; goanywhere: experienced farm workers.

MILKER, garden, cook, active, 5s weekly.—Spry, c.o. Herald Agent, Te Awa-

mutu.UHARE-Milking or Wages, coming sea-O son; M.C.; man all-round farm hand;3 milkers if necessary; good refs.—Fantham,Okoroirp Springs. •

\V r OMAN, distressed, 6 cliildren, under\ t 14 veais. appeals help, loan, for an-

other start.—Farmers, 937. Herald.\i\/URK wanted bv experienced FarmVV Hand.—O. Williams. Mokau.

T/TTORK wanted, can Milk. Garden, Handy» * with Tools; middle-ago.—L.A., SGI,

HERALP.ATOUTH, strong, experienced, 4 yearsJ • Taranaki, machines, handy, good stock.

- Success. ESI. Herald.

MY Mortgages Amount to £7O per cow.I cannot carry on, and the Mortgagee

will lake the place back. I have a goodherd of 50 cows. I am a reliable and com-petent Dairy Farmer, and can prove it byrefs. I havo no available cash. I want toLease a Farm that will do 50 cows, or willShare-milk. Who will deal with me?—R-eplies, with full particulars, to Butter-fat,Box 79, Hamilton.

TOILET.

INECTO Hair Dye, all shades. sa.—A.Eccles. Chemist. Auckland.

" T7rAPO " Rejuvenating Restorer stopsIV falling Hair! Never fails restore grey

linir.—Walker's Pharmacy or Chemists.

MISS FOX. Hallenetein's Buildings.

Queen St.—Permanent Waving, (oil-steam method, no electricity); 255. Phone4 '2-!) 19.

lADI'ES.— Why worry about your hair;J leave it to Randolph Jlagleton and his

Versatile Staff of Certificated Hairdressersand Beauty Specialists. Permanent Waving

Eugene System—af lowest rates.—Ran-dolph Eagleton and Daughters. 6. VictoriaSt.. next Queen St. Depot for Inecto. "Es-tablished 52 years. Permanent Wtraic, 21sSpecial Rooms for Gentlemen's Head ToiletTreatments;

CHIROPRACTIC.

Chiropractic institute, inc., LionelDutJgan, Principal, 43, Winstone Bldg.:

X-ray and Patho-Neurometic Service. Phone

DUGGAN, Miss Freda, Palmer Graduate.Member N.Z.A.C.A., Winstone Bids.,

Queen Street. Phone 40-414.

CHEMISTS

CUREX Cream, wonderful cure Eczema,Red Nose, Pimples. 2s fid, 4s 6d.—

Clarke. Chemist. 116. Victoria St.

INECTO Hair Dye, all shades, ss.—A.Eccles. Chemist. Auckland.

VJHOSPHORTON, the Great Blood Puri-J- Ger, powerful tonic; bottles 2s fid.

4a fid. 7s (id.—A. Eccles. nil brunches

IH7IIOOPING Cough.—Wonderful resultsYY reported with Baillies' Whooping Cough

Embrocation; '-s Cd.—Bailues . ljtu..

Chetnißts. Hamilton__

DRESS AND FASHION.

LADIES' Hats Cleaned nnd Remodelled,Children's Panamas Cleaned, 2s fid.—

Cn*'« Tint Factory. Knrangnhnpe Ho

MISS DIXON'S Summer Sale now onBeautiful Frocks heavily reduced. Mil-

linery half price.- Iffl. Queen St.

OSTRICH Feather F/xpert.—Mrs. Crombie,11 City Chambers, Queen St.—Kenp-

vations a specialty. Visit Showroom

NURSES AND NURSING HOMES.A I'OHA Rest Homo, 53. Epsom Av.—

Ideal situation for Convalescents andthoso needing Rest and Care; beautifulgrounds; quiet, restful; moderato fees.—rhono KVIP4.

IN jQENTISTRY.

New Method "Painless Extractions."Better Dentistry for Less Money.Fees you can Easily Afford to Pay.

MR. HOWEY WALKER, Dentist,

Has Returned from England andAmerica, and may be Consulted asusual at his Rooms, 209. Queen St.

Gentleness and Extreme CaroConsultations Quite free.

Terms on application.Call at. offices of

TJOWEY YV ALKER JJENTISTS.CORNER. OPP. JOHN COURT. LTD..

209. QUEEN STREET.

SITUATIONS WANTED.

BAKER, joung, married; tako charge ifnecessary.—Baker, 40, Wellpar.c Av.,

Grey Lynn.

BOY (17). wants work in garage, nearAuckland.—Willing. 777. Herald.

TOOK, private, good local refs., capable,/ seeks position.—A.B.C., 909. Herald.

CIOOK, experienced cakes, pastries, general> household cookery. Daily, Hourly

Work, private homes, flats.—Cook, 9130,Herald.liitlj (21), refined, capable, like positionI small family with baby, Auckland;

Protestant.—Trustworthy. 3161. Herald.

HAIRDRESSER, reliable, seeks situation;willing rent saloon; good refs.— S.H.,

875. Herald.

HOUSEKEEPER or Companion-Help, re-fined, good cook, capable; excellent

refs.—K.K.. B'i'i. Hf.rald.

HOUSEKEEPER, companionable, seeksPosition, own mistress, to respectable

widower, 1 or 2 children.—Urgent, 934,IJkrald.

HOUSEKEEPER, reliable, fond of chil-dren, Bceks Position working man's

home.—H.A , 952, Herald.

HOUSEKEEPER {3O), careful manager,refs., seeks Position, town, country.—

Jl., 953, HF.kald.

IADY, young, married, one child, seeksJ a home; good cook, needlewoman;

fond children; salary secondary considera-tion.—Hopeful, 910, Herald.LADY, American, Australian experience,

Cashier, Typi3t, Author's Assistant;moderate salary.—Kefs., 882, Herald.

LADY Help, young, refined, domesticated,driver, desires position homely people.

—Homely, 95G. Herald.

LADY, experienced, seeks position tea-rooms, previous management; refs.—

T.R., 839, Herald.I ETTERPRESS Machinist, absolutely

XJ first-class, commercial, three-colour;splendid iefs.—S.W., 940, Herald.

MARRIED Couple, no encumbrance,capable take charge small

_

privatehotel: excellent refs.—Genuine. 790, Herald."POSITION wanted. Waitress, Housemaid,JL experienced young woman. —"Waitress,1131, Herald.l\,T IDOW, with Boy, seeks position House-YV keeper; town or country; references.—

Phone 42-800.V\/ OMAN, young, Scotch, requires posi-VV lion farm or sheep station; ex-

perienced.—Reliable, 811. Herat.p.

Y'OUTH (19). strong, wants work; do any-thing.—Willetts. 22t5. Remuerq Rd.

X»i A Offered Permanent Position Mai-dwJLv/ ried carpenter, driver's licence;anything P.D.. 929, Herald.

WANTED Known to Business Men.—•Hardware Salesman, with years ciexperience general hardware, whose sell-ing abilities carry the highest referenced.Particulars of qualifications and experiencecan bo supplied.—Confidence, 4GI, Heralii,,Hamilton.

WORK WANTED.ABANDON Dirty Work. Have a cleanJ\ Chimney Sweep, Coppers and Incinera-tors. dustless.—Colquhoun. Ponsonby; 20-753.

ABE GALBRAITH.— Chimney SweepingStove Repairing; 30 years' experience

—4, Wilton St., Grey Lynn. Phone 27-6<SO

BAD COOKING Stoves can be made equalto new.—Payne, 50, Richmond Road.

Phone 27-097.

BUILDER, experienced, additions!, altera.-tions, renovations, plans, estimates,

advice free.—Phone 42-774.

CARPENTER, Repairs, Renovations, Ad-ditions, Glassed Verandah, Bay Win-

dows; cheapest competitive prices, work-manship guaranteed.—Phone 18-15!l.CARPENTER, tradesman. Alterations.,

Additions, Repairs. Workmanshipguaranteed, reasonable; estimates free.—King Cronin, 20, Beaconsfield St.

CARPENTER. Alterations, Repairs,Homes Built; best material workman-

ship; reasonable prices; refs.; Sash CordisRenewed, le each.—Gerrard, 32, Milton Rd.,Mt. Eden.

DRESSES Cut, Tacked, Fitted or Com-pleted; charge moderate; satisfaction

guaranteed.—Miss Watt, 25, Princess Bldi;3.

DRESSMAKING Latest Styles;, Frocks,Suits, cut. tacked, fitted, complete!.

—Miss McClymont. 26. City Chambers.T7IURNITURE—Factory Sale Prices.--JU Kircher's Factory, Cobden St., turn onKarangahape Rd. at Newtnn P.O.

IFURNITURE Stored or Removed, any-'

where.—Phone 43-231. Lug-page Agency, Ltd.; also Devonpart. Faku-puna Service.

GARDENER, young, good worker; Dig-ging, Lawns, Hedges; own scythe; Ua.

—Genuine. BCS. Herald.

LAWNMOWERS, Saws, collected, Sharp-ened, delivered; Woodyatt Ijawnnioweis

reduced. —Cranston and Sons, Eden Terrace.Phone 44-375.

LAWNMOWERS Sharpened, latest preci-sion machines used; satisfaction guar-

anteed. Collected, delivered.—Ryan s, f:!t.Pan! St. Phone 41-920.

LAWNMOWERS Sharpened by SpecialMachinery, collected and delivered.—•»*.

Stone. Arthur St.. Newmarket. Phone 40-s'jjg.

MECHANIC, late General Motors,, exculldnttestimonials, character and ability, wall

do your Repairs and Overhauls ill your O'linparamo at substantial saving to you., corfull particulars write R. 195. Herald.

PAINTING. Paperhanging. work «uar-nnteed, no job too BtnnlI.Phone 23-049^

PAINTING. Paperhancing, first-cluaatradesman, disengaged; competitive

ouotes: refs—Woods. Phone 45-670.

PAINTING. Paperhanging, General Decor-ation. qualified tradesman; reasonable

rates; work guaranteed.—Phone 12-902.

Auckland wine co.. Rutland st-Lovely sparkling Apple Cidar, S:.s fid

per case, f.0.r.; satisfaction guaranteed.

UCKLAND WINE CO., Rutland St.—Fruity,- Rich, Red Grape, Wine or

Sherry, 30b; Invalid Port, 40s; freight ptnd:quality guaranteed.

RADALY'S No. 4 Port. This in a famousWine, 30s per case; quality guaranteed;

freight paid.—J. Radnly. Henderson.

RICH Port Wine. 25a, S! gallons, at depot.bring jara.—Corban8 Wines, Fort St.

OAS Case.—Frontignao, rich, sweet redUU Wine, delivered, freight paid.— CrownWines, Elliott St. Phono 47-135.

A HIGH-CLASS GRAPE WINE.at n lowprice. Best No. 4 Port on trie mar<et,

42s a case. Freight Paid. Don t del iy,

order to-day a case of this uice fruity rcit

CORBAN'S, THE WINE PEOPLE.Henderson: also 31, Fort Street,

RADIO APPARATUS FOR SALE.

ABOUT Public Address Radio Apparatus

and Service.—Consult Ilartle and triny,Customs St. West Auckland.

GLORADIOS." all-electric. 4-valveg, 12months' guarantee; £1 deposit, os

weekly —155. Karangahapo Rd.

GREATEST Values are offered in StewartWarner Radios. - See them at Radio

Equipment Coy., Palmerston Bldgii.. 17.CJiicen St.

ROGERS Radio, supremo quality; valvesguaranteed 12 months. Pianos

changed —Kenneth Ead.v. Upper Queen ht.iOOO Catalogue ready; jobbing ofl Bat-WjOjZ tery and Electric Sets; all Acces-sories half-price.—Ripley's Radioa

�ATTERY ELECTRIC

CHEAPEST AND BEST IN AUCKLAND."AIRMASTA." 5-valve Battery Set, com-

plete £l2 10s; "RADIOLA." 5-vnlve, Modelcomplete. £l4 10s; "CUOSLEY." 6-va,lvo.

"Bandbox" Model, complete. £ls 17s fid.ELECTRIC SETS. CASH BARGAINS!.SIMPLEX." 5-valve Midget. £ls; HEP-

LEY'S SPECIAL 5-valve Consolette. 125;"WURLITZER." 7-valve Console. £36 10s;"AERO," A.C. Short-wave Adaptor. £3 1.55.

RIPLEY'S RADIOS.10. Commerce Street

TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE.

ABSOLUTE Bargains in Used Typewriters; perfect condition; easy teimn

—Call ftuperial Typewriters. 2. Swan son St

AMAZING Reductions. Bargains youcan't ignore.—Second-hand, from £3

10s. Best selection ever offered. Buy nowwhile prices are low—British Typewriters,Queen's Arcade, Auckland.

BAILEY. 3. Swansori St.—Adding, Ma-chines, Typewriter Repairs, Supplies.—

Agent: L. C. Smith. Corona. Phone 44 J1137.

PIANO TUNING.

SITUATIONS VACANT.

BOY wanted, for few weeks.—Appiy 30.Albeit Street.

MACHINIST, Embroidery, thorougbly ex-perienced, good Designer, for Fac-

tory; prospects.—Apply Embroidery, 9>a),Hbhaxp.iVI A'iEKNITY Nurse wanted, almost im-.IVL mediately; live in.—Phone 4C-720.

EN Wanted, Sell New Invention. GasLighter; 100 p.c. profit line; informa-

tion, or send Is Postal Note for Sample.—-Importers. 1421 Box, Wellington PostOffice. .

IjKOBATIONER Nurse, experienced, cap-X able, willing to assist all duties, Wai-kato surgical hospital.—Mrs. Cuinming,Brett Ave., Takapuna.

POSITIONS PILLED.OSITION filled. Thanking all Appli-

cant.,.—Ward. Box 79. Wain:.rpHANKS to many applicants. Position nowX filled.—Box 3, Walton.

PUPILS WANTED.

ACCURATE Private Tuition Shorthand.Typewriting; success nssured ill on®

tenn.—Miss Jourdain, Mahony's Rldga.44-437. _

ASHLEIGH College.— Individual Instruc-tion Day, Eveijinjg. and Correspondence

Tuition, Public Examinations, General Edu-ciition. Moderate fees

UCKLAND Business College specialisesin Teaching Shorthand, Typewriting.

Book-keeping; latest methods; day and even-ing classes. '

Bridge.Mrs. A. M. Pritchard. Phono 40-774.

Contract and Auction Taught.Practice Classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 2 to 4„

OOK-KEEPING, Shorthand, Typewriting,expert individual tuition; day and even-

ing classes.—Russell's Commercial School,Phone 43-549.

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BOWER'S Engineering .School solicitsthe patronage of candidates studying

for Government certificates, electricity,Bteam. Diesel.

BECOME Maori Scholar (MaorilandiNational Language), under leading

linguist.—New Zealand CorrespondenceSchool. Auckland.

DRESSMAKING Classes Resume Tues-day, Feb. 2.—Miss Coulthar4. Symond«

St. Phone 43-GBO.

J EARN Motor Driving at Poarce'a MotorJ Driving School. Garage. Khyber Pass.

Certificates guaranteed.—Phone 46-206.

LEAKN to Fly with the Auckland AeroClub.—Pro6pectus from the Secretary,

Jj. W. Swan. Lister Bldg.. Victoria St. E.OTOR Driving.—Expert Tuition; coun-

cil certificate assured.—Mr. Baker.Auto Service Station. 4fl. Wellesley St. W."\TRS. New Zealand's Lead-i?_■_ ing Dressmaking Mistress, will .bopleased to meet past, present toid prospec-tive Students at Wakefield Business College.N.Z. Insurance Bldg., Queen St. Phona41-397.NZ. Hairdressing College.—Day, evening

• classes; Buccess guaranteed; dip;oma»given.—H.B. Bldgs., 228. Queei'i St. .

13RIVATE Tuition for Matriculation, etc.,-L in English. French, Latin, Greek, byLondon University Graduate.—Jj. Ethering-

ton. 11. Alt en Rd.. Auckland. :

CiHOKTHAND, Typing, Book-keeping.—O Hemingway's give best training. Da 7()r Evening Classes.—Chancery Cham-.-e t s,O'Connell St.rpuiTION for University, Teachers' and

JL Pharmacy Examinations, Matriculation.Public Service Entrance, personal, or bycorrespondence; Secondary School Pupilsassisted Home, Scholarship Woi'k.—-T» War-ren Merrick. 8.A., 95, Crummer Ed.. GreyLynn, Auckland. ■

ARE you tired of keeping yourself fromrising? You have it in your own

hands. Make up your mind to be some-body Study under the I.C.S. Any ofthese Courses will fit you for better posi-

tions; Accountancy, Salesmanship. CivilEngineering, Commercial Illustrating, etc.Write or call to-day.--THE INTERNA-TIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS(N.Z.), LTD.. Dept. A. N.Z. InsuranceBldgs . Auckland.

DRP.SSM \KING. T\RESS-CUTTINGSliiaiKiSr;„

Dke^s-cottinqDesigning t adies- a -ailoeing,

ESIGNING AILORING.

MCC ABB CAI)EMY

FOR THOROUGH TUITION.SAVE MONEY—Make your own Clothes.

Earn money making for others. Learn tocommand an income from £o to £2O per

OB POSTAL TUITION.mY AND EVENING CLASSES, SUC-CESS IS GUARANTEED OR MONEY RE-

ECALLE WRITE OK PHONE 47-260 FORFREE BOOKLET.

McCJABE OF

J^RESSMAKING.4th FLOOR. COLONIAL MUTUAL BLDG.,

159. QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.Also At Wellington Sydney and London.

WANTED TO BUY.

ABLE to give Highest Prices for UsedFurniture.—Georgt Walker's.

\ DVANX nuyn til sues sound Worn-Ijl Tyres; highest prices.—Adv,.nx Ty-ro-pair Co., Ltd., Hobson St.

AL?.MINIUM, Brass. Copper, Lead. Bat-tery Plates and Bottles.—G. Kenner-

ioy. 2A. Nelson Av. Phone 46-514..

APPAREL.—Mrs. Outtrim, largest BuyerLadies'. Gent's Left-oS Clothing.—ls.

Victoria St. Phone 42-674..

A RTIFICIAL Teeth (gold). crowns,A- bridges- top prica paid.—Pearline Co.,Box 1016. Pho-e 24-322- established 1599.

A CTUAL Smelters want all' kinds ScrapA Metal.—Province Supply. 53. IselsrmSt

BIGGER Demand t ban ever for TJsedFurniture. —Phone Georze unlker.

ANNOT Do Belter. —See George Walker,Ltd. when Selling the Furniture.

LOTHING, Gent 's. Boots. Shoes. GoldTrinkets. Rifles. Shotguns. Typewriters,

Tools, etc.; will call.—Phone 4d-3.->O.

DESIRE the Best Results? Then con-suit Ggorge Walker. Ltd.. Auctioneers.

IEXPECTANT Mother wishes to buyT.nv-fttte Drivafely. Particulars, J., t»,

TT'UNGUS. trood, dry. highest marketi- price; cash on delivery—T. W. Doo.Virtorirt St. -

170LL0W the Crowds to the Great Sale-rooms of George W iilker. Ltd.

CIIVR Your t'sed Furniture to George7T Walker. Ltd.. to Sell.

GOLD of any description bought for melt-ing pot. highest prices.—Parkinson.

Pucific Bltlgs. Phone 41-003.

HAVE you visited the De Luxe Saleroomsof George Walker. Ltd.?

MAKE an Appointment with GeorgeWalker. Ltd.. for ii Cash Price for

yonr Furniture. •

}HONE 42-Sls, George Walker. Ltd.,Auctioneers, when Selling.

STAMPS.—Old Collections Bought; col-lectors call; inspect approval bargains.

—Brodie, 22. Hellaby's Bldsrs. (opp. G.P.0.)

STAMPS.—Old Postage Stamps bought,sold, exchanged; colle.itors call; largeO sold, exchanged; collentors call; large

selections.—Powell. 45. Shortlnnd St.fPAXI Itcter, with cable and gear_ boxJ- drive; good order; state make, price.—

Urgent. 956. Herald.

WE Buy Anything Useful, cash overcounter, including Left-off Clothing,

Furniture, etc.—Mum's Shop, 418, Queen St.Phone 47-367." rpHE Pot's Always Boiling."—Spot Cash

Jl for Old Gold, Teeth, Chains, Watches,Broken Jewellery, Rings, Trinkets, etc.;

any gold articles.—Robinson's. Ltd., oijp.Town Hall.

BOTTLES. RAGS, COPPER. BRASS.LEAD. ALUMINIUM. BATTERYPLATES. SACKS AND BAGS.

ZEALVNDIA TRADING CO..25, Cross Street, H ewton.

(Behind Geo. Court'n. Ltd.).Phone 42-431. .

For Sale.—2lb. JAM JARS, Is per dozen,ex Store.

pUUNI T u B E.

We will buy the House as it stands or insmaller lots.

HIGHEST PRICES. SPOT CASH.Phone 40-325. ■/$?,

RICHARD LTD. A;

(Opposite Town Hhll.) '

■>.

yoHN CARLAW, LTD.,

WANTS YOUR USED FCJKNITCRE.Absolute Highest Hnce.

JOHN CARLAW. LTD.,Furniture Auctioneer*.

24, Wyndham Strso*.

Than* 44-218.

[THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1932.2

Tourists and motorists guide.

HAMILTON.

KEREI HOUSE, 19, Maram a St.—Superior Accommodation; terms very

reasonable, for casuals, permanents.—Phono3497. .

EIVERVIEW, between Civic lheatre andPost OfEce.—Teniiis. Reduced tariff.

—Phone 1481. P. PuiTy. Proprietor.

WARWICK, Hamilton East.—Beautifullysituated, overlooking river; every com-

Joft; Permnnents and Casiials.—Mrs. Voysey.Proprietress.

GLENDON HOUSE, Leigh. Fishing.Swimming, Tennis; ideal holiday resort;

£2 10s.—Phone 2S. Mrs. Albert Wyatt.

MT. MAUNGANUI.

nVrIfOST Popular Holiday Resort in N.l -

J-'J- Hotel The Mount, etrictly first-class.--Phone 2S3U. Mr and Mrs W Grifhlhii.Proprietors

NEW PLYMOUTH.

CHETWODE Private Hotel, Devon St.West. A.A.A.—Tennis. Golf. Quiet;

excellent cuisine.—Mrs. Phillips, Hostess.

PRIVATE Hotel, good accommodation atmoderate rates; appointed house C.T.

«nd A.A.A.—Mrs. E. Leonard.'

OKOROIRE."V7TSTT Beautiful Ckoroire fof your ne>:t

V. holiday; golf, iiowls. tennis, fishing.V. holiday; golf, howls, tennis, fishing,rhooting; famous mineral baths.

ORUA BAY." fPHE PINES," Orua Bay, via Onehunga.

-i- Sea frontage; safe beach. Try us furyour holidays.—L. Morris. Proprietor.

A A.A. Hotel, Empire, Leading Private• Hotel. 10s to 12s Gd daily, £3 12a iad

weekly.—Wires: Empire.A (JCOmMUDAI'IO-N. Sonoma Private

-»-j, Hotel, select; 9s daily, £'2 10s weekly,—Phone 473. Pro., Mrß. Garlick.

CCHIRM'S Private Hotel, mm. new WardJ Baths, £ii 3s, 10s daily; appointed

A.A.A, Hotel.—Phone 47.largest, most Popular House,

-J now separate Hotel since McLean's ;ro-tirement 1929. On arrival don't be misled,only one Empire.

HOTEL Australia.—Reduced tariff, sum-J mer holidays, all concessions.—Box 118.Wires. "Australia."

IJAR.K VIEW, overlooking Gardens, Bow-ling Greens.---Refurnished throughout;

free garage; tariff. 10e day,—Mrs. Staple.Proprietress.

QUEENSLAND Private Hotel.—9s perday; i'2 15s weekly; garage and park-

ing ground.—Mrs. Berge, Proprietress.U URRKI House. Haupapa St., centrallyO situated; 8s Gu per day; £2 10s weekly.—Mrs. Devon, Proprietress. Phone 217.MIHE GRANGE (late Oakleigh). opposite•L , station.—6s Daily, £2 8s Weekly;homely.—Proprietress: Mrs. G. Savage.

WHANG AREI.

Hotel Windsor.—Select, comforta;?.'©;adjacent station and town; radio.

Tariff, 93 Gay.—Mr. and Mrs. Piggott.

WELLINGTON.

WELLINGTON.—Rutland Private Hotel,Plimmer's Steps. Superior accommo-

dation, greatly reduced tariff; 9s day; 00sveeji.

WANTED KNOW!T3HETJMATISMI Dr. Mackenzie's Men-J-tj thold3 purify blood-stream. Afford wel-teine' relief.—A. Eccles, Chemist.BA±i if .hczeinn instantly relieved, success-

fully treate-i; consultations free.—Klexema, 104. Dilworih, City.'PtfE most inexpensive luxury in New Zea-land. C.M.C. Sheep Tongues. Allstores.

DR. MACKENZIE'S Churt Free toall uric acid sufferers upon applica-

tion to A. Eccles, Chemsit.the Care of your complexion to

Rachel Face Cream. Closes open pores.-—ls fid jar. Hor3ley's Pharmacy.

EEGULARITif Ensured without laxativesand pills by eating Yeaston Tablets.

3G for 2s Gd, 100 for 5s 6d.—A. Eccles s.ndother Chemists.fpATTOOlST.—Electric Methods, Tattoos

Removed; modern designs, 2s Gd-£(j 10s.

QMOOTH-Textured Skin obtained withRachel Face Cream. Cleanses penes

end removes dust.—ls Gd, Horsley's Phar-macy.

yachting trips have plenty of C.M.C.Sheep Tongues in the locker.

J\EBTS. Rents, Collected: nothing col-Jected, nothing charged; Black List

information Free. -• Auckland CollectionAgency, 12A, Winsitone Bldgs. Ring 41-209.

G'ASTRIC Juices stimulated by Yeastoni Tablets. Heighten appetite. 3G for 2a

6d, 100 for Ca Gd.—A. Eccles and otherChemists.

IN every home, G.M.C. Sheep Tongues, awonderful luxury at necessity price.

QOMMER Suitings Arrived. AlterationsO and Remodelling.—Little Tailor Shop,3§, Victoria St. E. Phone 43-088.Motorists who take along c.m.c.

Sheep Tongues are independent of buy-ing lunch.

Bloom of Youth preserved in skin byusing Rachel Face Cream. Fragrant

end cleansing.—ls 6d. Horsley'a Pharmacy.

*YrEASTON Tablets every day keep you-I fit for work and play. 36 for 2s Gd, 10!):!or 'sa Gd.—A. Eccles and other Chemists,.

lAtLUENZA.—Take Neurol Tablets, alsoquickly relie'.-o Headache, Neuritis,

Rheumatism: Is 6d.—Chemists and Stores.

Deafness, nasal catarrh, headNOISES!.Simple home remedy, giving permanent

relief, explained fiee. Write Aural Medi-cation, Box 19GII, Christchurch./""ILEVEDON Show,next Saturday.—Horses,v> Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Riding and Jump-ing Competitions.

THEN you buy Sheep Tongues, look, forC.M.C. Brand. They're the best,,

OYSTERS, fresh, first of season arriveAuckland about Wednesday next. —

Oceanic Fish Co.. Queen St.HIXIKKORS iissilvered; reasonable charges,uYI We will call.—Crosby's, 24, WellingtonSt. Ring Phone 41-777.XXEAVY

_

Smokers! Freedom fromJ-IL "smoker's fag" secured by eatingYeautoa Tablets. 36 for 2s Gd. 100 for Sa6d.—A. Eccles and other Chemists."]l/riSS Freckle Face!" Don't toleratdirJ. freckles 1 Oriental Freckle Cream act«,

like magic; 2s fid, 4s 6d, Chemists.F C.M.C. Sheep Tongues were twi'je the

price, tliey'd still be economical," "OUTTERMJLK Wrinkle Cream!" Pre

-L> vents Wrinkles and "Flabby Faces!"Eestorea freehnees of youth to Faded Com-plexions; 4s 6d. Chemists.

ALLURING Girlish Charm secured by re-ducing with Youth-o-Form Capsules.

Absolutely harmless. Gs Gd.—A. Eccles andother Chemists.

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IT'ORD Radiatois (or other makes), over-. hauled; guaranteed 6 months. Freji

repairs.—Philip Lewis, Ltd., Chancery St.iTvIETS and Drugless, Surgerylese Treat-

rnents Prescribed for Asthma, Over-■weight. Ulcers, Rheumatism, Goitre,—L,Harold Gould, Practitioner of Nature Cureand Suggestive Therapeutics, 9, Civic House(opp. St. Jumea'). Write, call. Ring 44-G4O,

SLIM, Youthful Figure can be yourii b;(reducing with Youth-o-Form Capsules,

201b. reduction 6 weeks.—A. Eccles andorher Chemists.IDHEN-ASCO Tablets induce* sound Bleep

and allevistii all nerve pains. PockC'ieize, Gd; larger sire. Is fid.—Eccles, Chemist

NATURA Way to Health! Inexpensive,guaranteed, health course for every-

one: state complaint; free lenflet.—No,turnHealth Co., Box 007, Auckland.

ACNE, Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrhoea auc<cessfully treated, health restorod.---

Klexema, 104. Dilworth, City

TVTEURALGIC Pains vanish by tukinf:Phen-Asco Pain Tablets. Safer than

aspirin. Pocket size. 6d; larger size, la Cel.—Eccles. Chemist.

KLEXEMA for All Skin Troubles.—lo4.Dihvorth Building, Queen St., and

National Bank. Victoria St.. HamiUon.

ITLEXEMA for Psoriasis, Acne, EcKeniit,V Scalp Ailments, always successful;health restored Dietetic information Conmiltntiona free.

UK SIGHTLY Stoutness disappears whenyou take Youth-o-Form Tonic Reducing

Capsules. 6s (id.—A. Eccles and otlie.rChemists."TV EAH Hubby —No Doctor's Bills,JL-" thanks to Natura Wonder Health<"'o.irsc! Particulars. Box 967. Auckland.(lOKTn'S, Entirely, painlessly removed £■]

J few days by Kornine. Is Gd posted.—Bailiies', Ltd.. Chemists. Hamilton.PHEN-ASCO relieves rheumatic and lure-

bago pains. Absolutely safe. Pockelnias. fid: larger size, la Gd.—Eccles. Cliemie\,.

LADIES' and Gent's Hats Cleaned ardRemodelled, 2s Gd; trimmings extra—Cox, the Hitler. Knrancrahnne Hd

BATHING Girla! Reduce pleasantly, harm-lessly with Youth-o-Form and secure(dim, beautiful figure. Gs Gd,—A. Eccleu ar.'l<t>lher Chemists.

Quit _

smoking and save.-"ANTI-BACO" permanently remove

'tobacco craving. Interesting booklet fretHomo Welfare Pty., P.0., Box 655A,

Jnollinglou.

FOB SALE.

'|l>OILER Casings, Waehtuba, Troughs, best.I.* procurable..—Hudson's Concrete Co.,

Cuutcms fit. W.OORRUGATED Iron, all sizes; best I<"ng-

list., at attractive prices.—J. Jones.-L':d., City Markets. »

,f COUNTERS, Showcases, Glass Shelving'J and Fittings.—Parnell Mart, 95, Parnellltd.(""CHINCHILLA Rabbit Skins (30), cured;

gg (id each, or what offers?—A, Yates,Waiotira.11,1 AUN Money in spare time with a Knit-JL!i tin? Machine; details froe. Saundersend Co., Ltd., Wellington.[J AY, baled, clean auality, special line, for

packing; low price.—J. Jones, Ltd.,City Markets. '

INVALID Chairs, cash, terms. Hire; listsfree; wholesale prices.—Thompson and

Co.. 36. Wakefield St.l[ \VERBECK Rejuvenator. Batteries as\J new no further use; cheap.—Rejuvo-initor. 7E3, Hefald.jJHOTOGRAPHERS.—i Press Gratlex,J- Wt.ole-plate Sanderson, Dry Mounter,films.—Bargains, 813, Herald.DINGER. 60. latest, cheap. cash; 4-dr.O At lomatic, £5 10s: terms. Globe.Short's Bldg., 154. Queen St.

WANTED TO SELL.4 BOUT Tanks.—4oo, 600 gallons, new,l\ wi';h covers; cheapest iu Auckland.—Sawyer, Khyber Pass; 41-114.

4 LLAN'S ivory Spun Crepo de Chine.5s f<|, reduced 8s 6d; Ivory heavy Wash-

ing Sat; ii, lis lid, reduced 3s lid.—Secondfloor, Cooke's Teuroonis. Queen St.

LLAN'S Fuji Silk Shirts, Neglige,i\. Tenuis. Canoe, 19s 6d, reduced 93 lid;Men's Silk Pyjamas, reduced 13s Gd.—Sec-c.nd Floor. Cooke's Tearooms. Queen St."TIR Gajs Cooker, capital idea tor baches:j.X. simple, perfect cooker; cheap to run.

Westonhouse. Lome St., Auckland. .

"4 RTISTLC Suede Cushions, Calendars.J\ Coniea, Kits, typical N.Z. (suitable post-in;v Home' 1.—Miss Ayling, Strand Arcade.

B*~~ ACHES, Fowl Houses, Garages, Sheds,etc.; cheap, delivered.—Khyber 1 ass

Timber Yard. cor. Mountain Bd.; 44-624.EDROOM Suites, Oak, £ls 10s; Rimu,

£l'2; nil new.—Only at Looky a, Gen-trnl Mart. Newmarket.TJOOKS." Books. Books.— Going Cheap atJl> the Book Bargain Shop, Vulcan Lane,off Querni St.jpAHPET Specials.—Beautiful Axmmster

and Wilton Carpets, from £4 155.—25,Ponsonby Rd.

OORB. Sashes, Windows, Grates. Ranges,Giteis, large selection; under cover.—

Snm Waile and Sons, Market Place.TT1 X'I"ENSION Ladders, Washtubs, Wheel--LJ ba I'lijws, Store Trucks, etc.—Pelham,150. Victoria St. W. Phone 40-654.

Mattresses, good, special, full1 ska. 21s Gd; Single Bed. 12s 6d; Small,

Single, 11n Gd.—Prime's, Newton.'FURNITURE, Factory Sale Prices.—-* Kircher's Factory, Cobden St. Turnoff Karmgahape Rd. at Newton P.O.V<AMOUS Waverley Fountain Pen, stain-.r lefis nib, lever filler; bargain price, 2s!3d.—Lockhart's, 128. Ponsonby Rd.

Greenhouses, " Sectional," from £l2at factory; Lights, Frames, Green-

houses, repaired, repainted.—ll, Rewa Rd.,Mt. Ed'sn.

HOME "BREW.—The real thing. "Six-teens " brand Ale and Stout; easy to

mnke. 2s Gd. all Grocers.

t" CE Chests, " Zealandia," economical andbest; ironmongers.—Geo. Rhodes, Manu-

facturers, Pattoson St. Phone 41-051.

IDE EL " Galvanised Iron Baths, zincfeet; no rusting; £2 lGs—Hargreaves,

72, Lome St. All Ironmongers.

PAINTS. —White. Cream, 12s Gd; Red, 9b;guaranteed.—Macneill. Corner Hobson

and Wyndhnm Sts.. opposite Farmers'.

SCALES to suit all trades; cash or terms.—Dayton Money-weight Scale Co.. Ltd.,

121, Hish St. (First Floor). Phone 41-696.CATj'ES.—New. second-hand; cash, terms;

Repair Specialists.—Accurate Scale Co.,Durham St.. near Power Board.O CALEB. all purposes, new, used; terms;

O repairs.—New Address, 10, Albert St..W. and T Avery, Ltd.DEW I Nil Machines, all makes; Needles,O Parts. Repairs. Rogers, 5. CivicTheatre Khops, Queen St. Phone 45-<23.CONGER 66K. latest, as new, £9; Needles,O parts, repairs all makes guaranteed.Tliomrwri's. 21. Queen's Arcade.

.

Q TACK or Lorry Covers, Jute, 21 x 15,O heavy brown, 495; green proofed, Gss.

Econoni:: Supplies. Mnnnrewa.TITHE Improved Karap Kook; no pre-i- heading; positively .simple, clean andefficient.--Westonhouse, Lome St., Auck-land. .

HPENTS, 6xß, 21s Gd; 8 x 10, 375; 10 x 12,JL 43s 6d; also better qualities.—Gander-

ton. Boollimac Bldgs.. Wyndhnm St.rpRICYCLES, rubber-tyred, from 32s Gd;

JL Scooters, from 3s 6d; rubber-tyred, 9sGd. 16s 6d. 25s Gd.—Prime's Newton.

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-J OS 6D—All-Wool Wovei Stripe BlazersJLmI (uaually retailed 255). WholesaleClearing House. Newton.ORS—Silk Ninon Frocks, latest stylesjmid (usually retailed 59s 6d).—WholesaleClearirg House, 42, Karangahape Rd.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE.

DE Luxe Portable Gramophones.—Jan.and Feb. offer, 2s Gd weekly.—La

Gloria. J.55. Karangahape Rd."QIANO, Squire-Longson. dark oak, as new.J. cost £9O; £4s.—Apply Evenings, Gauk-rodger, Gladstone St., Ellerslie.

REPAIRS Done on Lay-by System; Port-ables, 29s Gd; Gramophones, from £9.—

Goodnuiater, 355, Upper Queen St.(1FENCES, as new, £39; £1 deposit, 7a Gd

weekly.—l44, Upper Symouds St.DTART 1932 with a La Gloria Gramophone.Kj No Deposit. Free Records, Needles,Repairs.—lss, Karangahape Kd.

TTEHNEST 73RICES IN THE piTY..LVEENEST J- BICES IN THE V>ITY.

The demand for our Guaranteed UsedPianos clearly hidicatcs buyers' reliance onnot only our extraordinarily keen values,but the. dependability of our Guarantee.

Here are a few more Lewis Eady bar-gains ;

JOHN BRINSMEAD. Prac-tice' Model

HAAKE, Overstrung- DarkWalnut Model. Weeklypayment, 5s

COLLARD AND COLLARD.check action; good prac-tising piano. Weeklypayment, 4s 6d . .

BKINSMEAD, Solid Maho-gany Model. Weekly pay-ment, 5s Cd

SPAETHE, Overstrung, ironframe. Weekly payment,fin 6d

RUD IBACH, OverstrungModel in Walnut. Weeklypayment, 5s

JOHN BRINSMEAD. Magni-ficent Solid Mahogany.Weekly payment, 6s . .

JOH NSO N, MagnificentPlayer Piano; cost £200;guaranteed, with 12 rolls.Weekly payment, 12s. Now

CASH OR THE EASIEST OF TERMS.

Call To-day, or Write for Full Listof Bargains.

LEWIS JUDY. LTD„

Ifl3, QUEEN ST., AUCKLAND.The Home of the Popular IZR Brondcasting

Station.

"NEW ADS" "NEW NEWS'

Two FriendsHad Furniture

—They wished to sell.One of them used theClassified Section of thianewspaper and found abuyer in short order!The OTHER still has herfurniture. However, shecan sell it, too, by adver-tising it in the same way:every prospective buyerwho was disappointed inthe first instance will bereading the offer of thesecond and answeringwithout delay!

N.Z. HERALDPhone 46-944.

USED MOTOR-CARS FOR SALE.

A USTIN 7 Sedan, like new, £135: Cross-il Icy Sedan, bargain: Oakland, £9O.—Taylor. BG, Swaneon St.

Austin 12, g-cyi,., absolutely asNEW.

Great Bargain.PAINE BROS.,

Phone 25-29(3.

\UTO Parts, Ltd., the Car Wreckers, 144,Newton Ed.—For Spare Parts ask us

AUTOMOBILE FINANCE CO., LTD.,will handle • your Car sales. Easy

terms arranged.Colonial Mutual Buildings,Queen St. Phone 42-023.

A USTIN 1931 Baby Saloon, £IGS, us new.Here's your chance.—Lister's Superior

Cure, Victoria St.

BARKATT, PHILLIPS, High St., offer-ing for immediate sale, Plymouth

Coupe, perfect condition; £145; inspectioninvited.

BARRATT. PHILLIPS. High St., offer-ing Plymouth Sedan, email mileage,

as new, £100; terms if desired.

BiIG STOCKS OF USED CARS.* Prices Much Below Those

Ruling in City.Phone Us

PAINE BROS., Otahuhu.

BUICK, 4-door, Sedan, 1927; perfect orderthroughout; sell cheap.—Snip, 801,

Herald.

BUICK ROADSTER, in good order.Special bargain price, £l2 10s.

PAINE BROS., Otahuhu.Phone 25-29 G.

/"IARAVAN Trailer. 3 bunks. fittings;v 7 readv for road; registered.—King 47-0(58.

/CHEVROLET, 1929. Sedan, bargain;Dodge Standard, offer wanted: Pon-

tiae Sedan, .£'lss.—Taylor, 3fi. Swanson StCHEVROLET G SEDAN, under 7000

miles, green duco, in every way likea new car. See this at £175.NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES, LTD.,

Used Car Dept.

CUTROEN 12 lI.P. TOURER, in goodrunning order, balloon tyres and disc

wheels, luggage carrier. See thi3 bargain.£OS.NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES. LTD..Ueed Cor Dept.

Dodge bros. standard g sedan,latest model, like new, leather trim,

blue duco. See this before buying a newcar. £27S.—NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES,LTD., Used Car Dept.

DOMINION MOTORS, LTD.. where goodUeed Cars are bought. Comprehen-

sive range always in stock.—l66, Albert St..Auckland. Phone 40-031.

Dependable used cars.—tiieMOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT

A USED CAR IS THAT IT BE A DE-PENDABLE USED CAR.—NORTHERNAUTOMOBILES, LTD., Used Car Dept.,23-25, Grey's Ave.

Essex coupe, late model, smallmileage, and in first-class condition,

grey duco, dickey seat, two spares. £lO5.NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES. LTD..Used Car Dept.

late model A Tourer, splendidorder; qivick sale, £9s.—Phone 24-912.

T Engines, thoroughly jecondi-tioned, rebored, new pirtons, rings for

sale, £lO 10s.—Broughton, Grey Lynn. Phone26-256.rjrj BEACH RD.—Nasli Coupe, 1920, £220;ll* Essex Challenger Sedan, £105;Chevrolet Six Roadster. £110; OaklandTourer. £65; Chevrolet. 1920. Tourer, a onipat £SO; Baby Austin Tourer, renl value at£55; Cleveland Tourer, a family car. at£35; Ford Snorts Runabout, very smart,cheap at £25, Ford 2-Seater, with deliverybox at rear, only £l7 10s.—Phone 47-309.

pREMIER ROTORS. T TD..SPECIAL BARGAINS."

BUICK. 4-door Sedan, in beautiful con-dition, Duco, upholstery and tyres asnew. Price, £175. Deposit.' £75.

PLYMOUTH, 4-door Sedan. £125. Do-posit, £4O.

WHIPPET. 4 door Sedan. £125. Do-Vi posit. £lO."VATHIPPET 1929-30 Coupe, in excellentV T order. £135. Deposit, £SO.

CHEVROLET. 4-Door, 1927-28. £lO5.Deposit, £4O.

CHEVROLET Tourer, 1927-23. £77 10s.Deposit, £25.

J>UGBY Tourer, 1925-26. £47 10s. Deposit

ANY OTHERS IN STOCK.J3REMIER ROTORS, ]^TD..

49-51, BEACH ROAD. PHONE 44-280.OPEN EVERY EVENING.

JgROS., j^TD..57, f-HORTLAND STREET.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY A USED CARWITH CONFIDENCE.

PONTTAC SEDAN, best order .. £195PONTIAC COACH, closed car .. £IOOESSEX 4-DOOR SEDAN. 1927 .. £llODE SOTO SEDAN. 4-door .. .. £220BUICK 8, latest sedan, as newBUICK COACH, j928, roally nice .. £195NASH SEDAN. 4-door. as new .. £240NASH, all-weather curtains .

. . .£95

WOLSELEY, splendid condition . . £SOCHRYSLER CO TOURER . . .. £125JEWF.TT, 5-passenger £OSHUDSON. 7-passenger £OOOLDSMOBILE SEDAN, like new .. £220BUICK 4 TOUEF.R £"0CHEVROLET 4 COUPE .. .. £l3OOAKLAND TOURERSTUTZ TOURER. 10-valve .. .. £OS

TRUCK DIVISION.CHEVROLET .. £35STEWART .. .. *. ..

£lB5RENAULT VAN £125

rpAPPENDEN BROS.. "J^TD.,SIIORTLAND STREET.

You are always welcome to inspect ourstock. Open continuously.

D. M. L.D. M. L.D. M. L.

THE HOUSE OP QUALITY ANDVALVES.

CAES FROM €lO TO £SOO.GREATEST SELECTION IN AUCKLAND

i- Good running order. cWlupiIEV. 1-TON VAN, 1920 .. X'7o

A Great Seller. Road Rendy.Rugby i-ton van, 1929 ..

pi aaSedan Doom, .good tyres. ovXvyV/

A Really First-class Delivery.

Hudson iscwt. van, 1926 £7^New body, good tyres.Good for 5000 miles.

Dover j-ton van, 1029 .. -£l£KAs good as new.TT>SSEX COACII, 1920 .. .. X\/jKJii A Snip. JJQO

Hudson tourer, 192G ..

- Permanent top. New tyres17SSEX SEDANS from ..

.. AAJLJ Most popular Sedans in cWXV/V/N.Z.

rpHE ROTORS, Jj™-106, ALBERT STREET.

WHERE GOOD USED CARS AREBOUGHT.

OPEN EVERY EVENING AND SATUR-DAY AFTERNOON.

44-890. 4-1-890.OUR ONLY TELEPHONE.

_ QARS ANI) rpRUCKS - 25LErr-.

COME AND MAKE AN OFFER.

QARSAT YOUR OWN PRICE.

JJARRISON AND Q-ASH> JjTD--50, ALBERT STREET-

'

gEABROOK, JjT-

D-57. ALBERT STREET.JUSTIN, 16 h.p., metal saloon . . £250

BABY AUSTIN Saloon, metal .. £lO5

JgABY AUSTIN Tourer ... • £OS

(gTANDARD, 9 h.p. Saloon .. .» £155

jyjORRIS, 11 h.p. Tourer ...» £75

CHEVROLET 6 Saloon, excellentorder . . • • • •• . • : £l5O

CIHEVROLET 4 Saloon, National •

' model .. £18"

OHEVROLET 4 Tourer, iiko new £OS

gUICK 6 Tourer, & good car .. £95

RHODE Tourer, English • • •» £95

JJUMBER Tourer. English ..

. .£4O

JpORDS, Tourers and Roadsters £l7 10sChallenger Model Sedan .. £l4O

EASY TERMS ARRANGED.Phono 45-210.

gEABROOK, JJIOWLDS, J^TD,,57, ALBERT ST. (top of Wyndham St.)

Open Every Evening.

USED MOTOR-CAES FOR SALE.

IT'ORD, Beauty, 1927, balloons, Bosch. ignition; wonderful condition; £22 10s.

—950, Dominion Rd.

HILLMAN i 4 SALOON, with every extra,newly .'acuuered, first-class conditionthrough. S«o this for valued £lB5.

NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES. LTD.,Used Car Dept.

OVERLAND G, 1927 model, perfect run-ning order; £IOO cash.—Phone 24-755.

OLDSMOBILE Sedan, aB new; privatereasons selling.—2l, Claremont St.,

Grafton, Auckland.

OLDSMOBILE Sedan, privately owned,one year old, perfect condition, as

now; cost £425, sacrifice £195; cash or terms.—Write Satist.ict.ion, 93, Herald.

PLYMOUTH Sedan, small mile'age, per-fect condition, splendid appearance and

economical; £los.—'lalbot-Ihomson Motors,41102.

RILEY 9. Monaco Saloon, practically newcondition; here's your opportunity;

£3lo.—Talbot-Thonißon Motors; 41-102.

EOVEII 10 SALOON, used for Demon-strating only, wire wheels. In every

wuy like a new car. £225.NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES, LTD..

Used Car Dept., 23-25, Grey's Avenue.

rPRIUMPH Baby Saloon, late model, prac-X lically new; any trial; sacrifice, £IOO.—SO, Ladies Mile. Remuera. ___

Y.VTATCH Our Stocks.—Why are they>V always changing? Ask our satisfied

owners.—Canadian Knight and WhippetMotor Co.. Ltd., Cook St.

WHIPPET 4 COACH, first-class mechani-cal condition, good Jacquer finish,

tyres right. Real economy, £125.NORTHERN AUTOMOBILES. LTD..

Used Car Dept.

Baby parABY VJAU

T7*IRST I DEPRECIATION pOST.J- irst Depreciation

CJINGER 1929 SPORTS ROADSTER, realio snappy appearance, well shod, nicelycoloured; give 3 splendid mechanical per-formance. NEW PRICE, £-W.

NOW SELLING FOR X»lOK

TRIUMPH 1930 SALOON DE LUXE,X mileage under 7000, one owner; neveroil mincreto roads; latest sloping windshield,attractively coloured, and in wonderfulmechanical condition. NEW PRICE, £2sb.

NOW SELLING FOR £lB5.AUSTIN SEVEN 1929 TOURER, painted

attractive fawn, privately owned; goodrubber; will stand inspection. NEWPRICE, £l9B.

NOW SELLING FOR £95,DINGER JUNIOR. 1931. Four-door Saloon,O mileage under 4500, mivntely owned;rich maroon leather upholstery and body-work, Sunshine roof and bumper equip-

ment; seals 4 persons comfortably. NEWPRICE £205.NOW"SELLING FOR £l9B.

Just figure out the SAVING on any oneof these LATE MODEL CARS. EASIEST

JOHNFORD DEALERS.

UPPER SYMONDS STREET.Open Every Evening Till 9 p.m.

BOATS. LAUNCHES, ETC., FOR SALE.

BOATS, Launches. Slip Work. EnginesSupplied. Installed, Repaired; Propel-

lers Fitted, Adjusted.—Lane. King's Drive,Auckland.

BOATS, Ontboards. Propellers, New andUsed Motors. Overhauls, Accessories,

cut prices.—Burgess Outboard Service, 30.Customs St. K Phone -t5-'y9.

1FISHERMEN!— A "Johnson" Outboard. 011 your Boot will save time and

money.—Outboard Sale 3 and Service, 32.Customs St. E.

_____

CULVER Arrow Ontboards, product of ln--0 ciinn Motor-cycl*- Co. Special prices.-Arnold llniri-on. 05. Fort StOCIIOONER Ysabel, 20ft., hand propeller;O complete: £2O, or nearest oiler.—Benvis, Silvcrdnlc.YACIIT. 18ft., complete Fet en i Is. fullL cruising sear, moorings, dinghy.—

Reasonable, '-09, liKRAi.I).

BOATS, LAUNCHES, ETC., WANTED.

SMALL Vessel, either steam or crude oil,suitable for trawler, length 00 to 75ft,

draught not to exceed oft; small steamerpreferred; must be cheap.—Replies to W.E.,5»'.5, 31 En AT. r>.

NEW MOTOR-CARS FOR SALE." A UTOCAR" Road Teste analysis, 1931xx Wolseley Hornet 6, out-performs every

six-cylinder car in price-clas3, includingthose 50 p.c. higher.

IN above road testa, Wolseley Hornet showsbest benzine mileage. 35 m.p.g.. best

acceleration, speed, braking tests, all sizes,under £3OO.

MUIiIUS Minor.—lnspect new models atour showrooms. Drive this wonderful

Car.—-Dominion Motors, Ltd.rpRIUMPH Super Seven, best of all lightJ- cars, from £2lO.—P. B. White Co..

Distributors.fpilE New Vauxhall, £398. Compare Eng--1- li.sh and N.Z. prices.—TappendenBios will bo pleased to demonstrate.—Phone 43-474.iQOO Singer Junior, twin top gear,JLIJO.W higher power, full room 4 passen-gers.—At Campbell's Motors.

MOTOR TRUCKS FOR SALE.

SINGER Commercial Vehicles.—Full rangeat Campbell Motors; 7cwt. Chassis,

i'l7s; lOcwt., £219; 25cwt„ £3lO'PAPPENDEN BROS., LTD.. for best-L value.—Used Trucks. Call and inspect.Agents, English Bedford Trucks.

MOTOR-CYCLES FOR SALE.

A GENTS for the Famous Rudge. InspectJt\. them now.—Auckland Cycle and MotorDepot, Ltd., Newton. -

INDIAN, £5; Triumph, £25; Norton, £2O;Indian. 4-cyl., £55; plenty others; best

bargains in Auckland; come, inspect.—Pioneer Cycles, Newmarket.

OPEN from 7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.—Len. Sowerby. Motor-cycle Repair

Specialist, 320. Khyber Pass. .

KOYAL ENFIELD, 21. side valve, elec-tric, saddle tank; £25; terms.—Broad-

wny Motor-cycle Co.. Newmarket.THE Fastest and Easiest Handledi Machine is the Rudg© T.T. winners,

because tliey are best.ENFIELD, Electric, £22 103.

TRIUMPH, Late Electric, £25.FRANCIS BARNETT, Electric, £lO.A.J.S., 3i h.p., 0.h.v., Electric, £35.DOUGLAS. 21 h.p.. Electric, £9.OONNAUGHT, o.h.v Blackburne. £l6.HARLEY Commercial Combination, £l2.MATCHLESS, 21 h.p., overhauled. £l2 10s.BS A. lilectric, ns new. Deposit £lO. _VELOCETTE SPECIAL, as new. Deposit

£ 15ARIEL, late 0.h.v.. Electric. Deposit £lO.HARLEY. 5-G h.p., Electric, as new. De-

'f>s weekly. Bicycles acceptedpart payment. Anointments upon request.

11. L. W ]

16-17, KARANGAHAPE RD.. AUCKLAND.AGENTS DOUGLAS. ISORION AIsD

RALEIGH.

BIOYOLES FOR SALE.

T?EBRUARy OFFER.—FREE. 28s 6dI* Bosch Lighting Sot with every newLender Roadster Cycle, cash or terms. Savemoney this year by cycling to wor.t orschooI.—CLARKE'S CYCLES. LID.. New-market.PACING Cycles in great variety; pricesIt right, terms from 10s depoHit.—Clarke flCycles, Ltd., Newmarket.T) IDE a Leader Cycle to Work, always de-ll pendable; terms, 10s deposit, 3s 9dweekly.—Clarke's. Newmarket.

RIDE an Invicta Cycle; eighteen starpoints • 5s deposit 3s Od weekly.—

Virkery, Ltd., Hamilton.OS /»D Weekly invested in an InvictaO U Cycle will pay dividends in con-venience—Vickerv. Ltd.. Hamilton.C" Q 10s.—Reconditioned Cycles, wonderfuldwO value, satisfaction guaranteed; orderimmediately.—Pioneer Cycles, Newmarket.

MACHINERY FOR SALE.

A LLUM Electrical Co., Ltd., Anzac A v..Auckland, foe Electrical Motors and

Machinery. Phones 44-443. 46-611.

VILSA Craig Marine, immediate delivery:4 to 20 h.p.. Petrol; also Diesel, 20

to 00 h.n —WoodrofTo. 43. Lorng. St.

BELTING, Belting, Belting, cheap; Ma-chinery every description.—F. Apple-

ton, Arthur St., Newmarket.

BOILERS. Portable Engines, Loghaulers,Winches, Sawmilling Machinery, all

kinds; cheap.—F. Applcton, Arthur St.,Newmarket.

Terrible misfortune'ASPRO' Brings Relief

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Just a line in reply to your letter ad-dressed to Miss Ruth Froggatt. Owing toMiss Kuth being absent on holiday 1 amreplying to this for her, as your A.SFKUTablets were on my behalf—her mother.

Well, my opinion of 'ASPRO Tablets is

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They have relieved children of toothacheand earache also. I can assure you I can'tspeak too highly of them, and will recom-mend them to all my friends.—Thanking you.

Yours.—(Mrs.) G. FROGGATT.

FOR RELIEF WITH'ASPRO'

There is nothing indefinite about'ASPRO.' Its service is QUlCK—-safe, effective and definite. It givesyou relief i* 5 to 10 minutes and thengoes on to dispel or dissolve the causeof the pain, allowing Nature to effectthe desired relief. Furthermore, youget no harmful after-effects from'ASPRO,' as it is speedily eliminatedfrom the system a few hours afterbeing taken. It neither dopes, dead-ens nor drugs.

MOTOR-CARS & VEHICLES WANTEDT>ABY Car, Rood condition; small deposit;.S> would take over agreement payments.-Box lif.7. G.1'.0.

CIASII Buyer wants Chevrolet Sedan, oneI owner; small mileage.—Particulars,

Car. 400. Hkhai.d.~\\TB Will Pay Spot Cash for Cats orVV Trucks; no waiting.—lo, Uellesley bt.

ONE 12 OR 16-SEAT BUS WANTEDTO BUY,

In Good Condition and Complying wit"hRegulations.

State price, make and model toBUS,

Box 142, New Plymouth.

FOR EXCHANGE.THE EXCHANGE. LTD., Endean's Build-L ings, have Land, Houses, Launches.

Cars, Pianos, Wireless Sets. I 1 urniture,Stock, etc., for sale or exchange.

MOTOR SERVICE STATIONS.

A NDREWS' Grease an<l Service, BabyJ\ Care.—Symonds St.

AUTO Batteries, guaranteed, priced low-eat in Auckland front 45s (id.—Stati-

hrid go's Garage, Kitchener St. Phone 43-150.

BATTERY SUPPLIES, LTD., NewmarketPrest.-o-lite Battery Service Station.--

All types from £3 5s up. car and radio. Allmakes car and radio batteries chaiged. \\ ecollect and deliver. Phone 45-540. .

CYLINDERS Rebored, any car, 10s each;accuracy guaranteed.—Broughton, 17,

Splbourne St.. Grey Lynn. Phone 20-25(1.

n ODK and Sullivan, Specialists, MagnetovX Generator. Starter Repairs, Armature\Vindinc.—VP. Wellesley St. Phono 43-428.

LUCAS AND ROTAX, Servico and Spares,J for Waiknto.—Carrick Nisbet, Hood St.,

Hamilton. Phone 1003.T UCAS & ROTAX SERVICE. Chancery!J St.-Full range Spare Parts and Bat-teries; all repairs. Phono 40-009

£'S Saved by having Motor Repnirsdone by Expert Mechanic, established

1906.—67. Gt.. North Rd

MOTOR TYRES AND ACCESSORIES.

GOOD Range Second-hand Tyres alwaysstocked.—Bill Massey's Vulcanising

Station. 189. Khyber Pass, odd. CookBrewery.

PISTON RINGS.For satisfaction fit .T. nnd S. Com-

pression and Slotted Oil-Control Rings.They are the best, and all sizes obtainablefrom leading garages.

RADIATORS guaranteed.—Fords, Chevro-■ lets, Uudsons, Buiclcs, Essex, Ply-mouth.—Philip Lewis. Ltd., Chancery St.Phone 45-275.OK ? 300, 20s; 27 x 275, 2(s Gd; 765 x 105,

50s.—Fred Forde, The Tyre Kins, nextFire Station. Pitt St.9A x 3J, Regular, 2?s 6d; oversize, 26s fid;OU 81 x 4, 41s Gii; 32 -

4i, 61s Cd; freightpaid.—Forde. The Tyre King. Pitt St.

MOTOR REPAIRS.

ANDREWS' Grouse ancl Service, BabyCars.—Svmonds St.

/CYLINDER Regrinding, Bearings, Re-VV metalled, Replacement Parts Made;prices cannot bo beaten. —Automotive Recon-nl ruction, ('liapei Square.

CCYLINDERS and Crankshafts Reground,> Alloy,or Semi-steel Pistons fitted. For

quality, service and economy.—Johnson andSons, Grinding Specialists. Parncll Rise.

CCYLINDER Grinding—Have your Cylin-J dei'B Reground Round and Parallel by

tho Grinding Specialists. Our prices arethe lowest for first quality work, service andeconomy,—.Tohnson and Sons, Ltd., Grind-jug Specialists, Parnell Rise.

RADIATOR Repairs and all Panel Beating.—Frank Weniger, 144, Newton Rd.

(noxt Auto Parts, Ltd.)__

rpRIUMPH Owners.—Flat rato Repairs.—-1. P. B. White and Co.. Customs St. E.

ELECTRIC WORK AND SUPPLIES.

ALLUM Electrical Co.. Ltd., Anzao Av.,Auckland, for highest grade Electric

Installations.—Phono 44-443. 4R-611.

CONSULT Electric Construction Co., 52,Fort St.—All kinds of Electrical In-

stallations; expert workmanship guaranteed.

EXPERT Installations, estimates free fromJ. Henderson, Kis, Broadway; also all

Electrical Gifta.

ELECTRO-PLATERS.

AUCKLAND Electroplating Co., Ltd.(Somerville's), !) doors above Town

Hall; 42 years established. Chromium,Nickel, Antiques, Silver. Van collects free.

MARINE Engine, new, 25 h.p., St. Law-rence. electric starting; £lßo.—Lane a

Mntor Boat Co.. King's Drive. Auckland.

RAGWORT cheaply and effectivelysprayed with Twigg's patent Knapsack

Sprayer.—Twigg Engineering Co.. Auckland.

EAILS. Piping and Fittings, Machineryevery description; cheapest in New

Zealand.—Sawyer, Newmarket. Phone 41-114.

SAW Doctor's Anvil, heavy, £4: 40in, Rir>Saw. £s.—Richardson. Durham St.

O Saws, Bench, Belt and 3 h.p. Motor,A.C.; price, £l2 10s.—Hickman, 2132,

Great North Rd., Avondale.

MACHINEBY WANTED.

MILLING Machine., wanted to buy: statecondition, accessories and price.—M..

H?: iiAi.ru.

DASTWYCOOK requires Fittings for1 Bakery; Machines, Tins, etc.; new or

second-hand.—Home Cookery. fio7, fiERALD.13 AIR OF SMOOTH CRUSHING1 ROLLERS, about 18in dia. by 20inlong, for Brick Machine.—Send full par-ticular! to Brick and Pipes, Ltd., Box 313,Palmerston North.

FARM APPLIANCES FOB SALE

ACME "Royale " Milkers make milking apleasure; all latest improvements; ball-

hearing vacuum pump: 2-cow, £49 10s.—Foniiflries. Ltd.. Hamilton.t LFA-Lavals, reconditioned, ffuarantoed;

A all sizes; cash or terms.—A. Bevin.Whangnrei. , ,

IENSILAGE and Hay Sweeps. Write forJ illustration and full details.— -Cooper

and Curd, Ltd., Pukekohe.17 ARM Gates, kauri. 5 bare, double1 braced. capping piece, strongly bolted;18a cash; extra strong Hinges, 8s 6a.Danes. Conchhnilder. Buckland. -

MASSEY-HARRIS Drill. 9-coulter, allparts, nearly new; £17.-C. Edwards.

Box ('>. Manurewa.

M~ ODERNISE Your Milker. Get particu-lars, Pulsators. Cups, Accelerators. Re-

volving Brushware, Cow Detectors. Hay-vvood, Ltd.. Auckland. _

1)LOUGH Harness, Collars, 29s 6d;1 Winkers, open 6s. closed l°a; Hames.

9s Gd; Chains,. 5s 9d. —Gaiiderton, WyndhamStreet

RAM No 4, new, £3; Babcock CreamTester, new. 305.-E.M-. 814. Heraxd.

STACK or Waggon Covers, jute, brown.15 x 12. 31s; 18 x 15, «*■; ere

te"<,ls *

12, 51s; IS s 15. Cls.—Ganderton. Booth-Mac. aBldgs.i Wyndham St.

FARM APPLIANCES WANTED.

Cash.—2-Horse Mower, good make,j in good order.—Mower. 935. Hekai.p.

POULTRY, BIBDS, ETC. FOR SALE.

ANCONAS, Minorcas, Leghorns. Orping-

tons, Rhodes, Sussex I ullets, 6s,Ducks.—Shine. Phillips St.

BROWN Leghorns, 4s each; Buff Ban-tams, 5s pair; I.R. Ducks, 3s each.

\V. Bish. Henderson.

BEST Offer Wanted.—ls Young Turkeys

for sale.—Rolfe. Putnruru.T)ULLETS, Black Orpingtons White Leg-Jl horns, 4 months old; 6s o>d each. W.Bish, Hillcrept farm, Henderson.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE.

BUY Canadian Pedigree Berkshire andTamworth Pigs us weanera and improve

your breeding.—Austin Carr, tort S«>., Auck-land, or Farm, Morrilisville.

HEIFERS, springing, quiet House Cow;guaranteed; £4.—Haslem, Riversdale

IJd., Avondale.

JERSEY Heifer, good quality, at profit,lead anywhere.—Kay. Massey Rd..

Mangere.

13ET Lambs, for lawns; 12s Gd, delivered.—X IJasletn, Riversdale Rd., Avondale.

RYELAND Rams, 1 eliear: 2 to 4gns.—Souter, Te Kauwhata. Phone 4UU.

LIVESTOCK WANTED.TJEDIGREE Jersey Bull, good butter-fatX record essential.—Pedigree, 8-11, lIeRAI.D,

DOGS FOR SALE.

ALSATIAN Champion International Pedi-gree Bitch Puppies, 30s.—Harixiur, 3,

Cameron St.. Otahuhu./"IATTLE Dog, heeler, 21 years; £2.—F.

Rodgers, c.o. Humphrey. Te Awamutu.

PUP (slut), eoon ready work, eheep-cattlecross- 10s.—Spence, Waiuku.

HORSES AND VEHICLES WANTED.IJONY, smtill, for child.—Price, particu-X lars, Pony, 222, ilEiur.D.

HwM

71"Si

YOU leave home as "fit as a fiddle" but neverknow the moment when fate will prove un-kind in the form of headache—neuralgia or

nerve pains, or maybe it will be a rheumatic attack.The slightest derangement of your nervous systemmay make you feel "nervy" or irritable. The sightof an accident may upset you for the day. Incrowds germ contamination may place you In thequick grip of a cold or influenza. The besit pro-tection for such emergency is to make certain thatyou put a few 'ASPRO' Tablets in your pocket orpurse BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME.

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'ASPBO' Does NotHarm the Heart

In appearance 'ASPRO' is merely awhite tablet, yet how few r-eahse thescientific investigrations—-the laborat-ory experimental ork involved byanalysts and chetuists to produce'ASPRO' free from the developmentof hydrolysis and Free Salicylic Acid jwhich is so harmful to the human !system. Don't meddle with danger-ous drugs. You take no chanceswhen you use 'ASPRO.' 'ASPRO' isthe safe, lure, certain tablet. Itdoes not harm thu heart or causestomach troubles. Furthermore, itdoes not produce any injurious after-effects. 'ASPRO' relieves a headachein from S to 10 misautes. It smashescolds and 'flu at inception and relievesrheumatism in one night, if takenaccording to the directions. Itbrings sweet sleep to the sleepless.It remove* the cause of numerouj.

complaints, because, after ingestionin the system, it is anti-pyretic:—anti-fermentative —• anti-periodic—anantiseptic—a powerful germicide a:ida solvent of uric acid.

ASPIRIN USER TURNSto 'ASPRO' for RELIEF

Box 27, KATIISATI,HI/6/30.

Dear Sirs,1 received your sample!! of 'AISPRO' Tab-

lets for which many thanks. Ah I sutler agreat deal from HEADACHES and alsoRHEUMATISM. I have . unfortunately tospend a good deal on Aspirins, so I was veryinterested in your sample:!, which, are a veryfine product, and I will have much pleasurein recommending' them to others in n«ed ofsuch medicines.

This is surely sufficient reccmjrendation towant others to share in one's good luck infinding a reliable medicine.

Yours faithfully.,(Sgd.) E. V. CUFF

Helpless wilih NeuritisDr. Advised! 15ASPRO'

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THE WOMAN'S WORLD.SOCIAL NEWS.

Miss F. Jolly, of Hamilton, is visitingMrs. H. Biggs, St. lleliers Bay.

Mrs. Gordon Robertson, of Remuera,has returned from a visit to Pilia.

Miss Brooks, of London, is visitingAuckland is staying at tlio Grand Hotel.

Mrs. J. F. Ewen, of Remuera, returnedyesterday from a brief visit to Welling-ton.

Mrs. F. Farmer returned to Whangareiyesterday after spending a fortnight atBalm Beai.li, Waibeko.

Mrs. K. Geddis, of Julland Road, 'l'aka-puna, who has spent the past six weeksat Rotorua, has returned.

Mrs. George Everiss, of Milford, whohas spent tho holidays at Rotorua, re-turned by motor lust week.

Tho Rev. Eric Bamford, of St. John'sCollege, and Mrs. Bamford havo returnedfrom a visit to Dannevirkc.

Mrs. Hall, of To Awamutu; ]Nlrs. Har-vey, of Jluntly, and Mrs. Bygravc, ofFiji, arc guests at Hotel Cheltenham.

Mrs. A. S. Brown, of Rcmuora, ac-companied by tho Misses Brenda and JoyBrown, left on Saturday oil a fortnight'svisit to Lake Rotoiti.

One of tho few women to havo chargeof a London library is Miss do Mont-morency, who is chief librarian of Dcpt-ford Old Town Library.

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Aickin, of Papa-roa, and Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Marshall,of To Kopuru, aro spending a holiday atthe Mansion House, Kawau.

Mrs. Gower, Miss Alison Gower, MissBetty Jordan and Miss Provis, of Hamil-ton, who havo been staying at HotelCheltenham, have returned.

Lady Hei'dman and Miss Joyce Herd-man, who havo been spending severalweeks at Lake Rotoiti, motored backto Auckland during the week-end.

Mrs. W. who has been theguest of Mrs. A. 10. Storey, of EvansBay, Wellington, lias returned to herhome in Luccrno Road, Remuera.

Mrs. Nonom and her two children, whohavo been staying at 1Intel Cheltenhamfor the past fortnight, returned to Ilavo-lock North during tho week-end.

Mrs. Henry Monckton, of Vancouver,who is staying in Princes Street, is leav-ing for the south to-morrow, and will re-turn to Auckland prior to her departurefor Canada.

Tho Ruatangata Institute held its firstmeeting for the year in tho Ruatan-gata Hall last week. Mrs. Yates pro-sided. An enjoyable flower competitionwas won by Miss Clarico Yates. After-noon tea was provided by the hostesses,Mesdamcs Yates, Shepherd and Birdling.

A report was recently published of thoappointment of a woman director-generalof prisons by the new Spanish Republi-can Government. Sho is Senorita Vic-toria Kent, who is said to havo been thofirst woman lawyer in Spain, and liaspractised at tho" Bar for tho last twoyears.

Tho world's most beautiful OlympicGames athlete is a married woman, Mrs.James McLaren, of Toronto. As MissEthel Catherwood she sot a world's recordfor tho high jump at the last OlympicGames in 1928 and in addition to that shewas selected as the most beautiful girlentrant.

An English girl, Miss Phyllis Deacon,recently joined a lug organisation as amanufacturers' saleswoman. Althoughonly 23 sho has had six years' experiencein lho motor trade, and expects to buildup a special clientele of women whooften buy cars more readily from anunderstanding seller of their own sex.

Outside the largest towns, opinion re-garding tho status of women is apt tomove slowly. It is interesting to learn,therefore, of the appointment of Mrs. K.M. Fletcher, J.P., as chairman of theAtherlon Urban District Council. Ather-ton, which is in Lancashire, is an area al-most entirely working-class and is occu-pied mainly with tho coal and textile in-dustries

Not the least change in the 100 yearssince Faraday's discovery has been tlioemergence of women as electricians, andthe foundation of an Electrical Associa-tion for Women in England. The associa-tion played its part in the recent cen-tenary celebrations, and one of thoarticles in "The Times Centenary Supple-ment" was by its director, Miss CarolineHaslett.

The unique position of first aerial policeinspector in Beverley Hill, U.S.A., isheld by Mrs. McQueen, whose dutiesinclude investigations into complaints oftoo low flying, of "stunting" to thodanger or disturbance of the population,and, in her own words, "to establish arespect for air-trafiic rules." Her objectis to make the world more "air-minded"and to make the world safe for flying.

Motorists in England have been curiousto known who is the Good Samaritan inthe form of a ghostly figure dressed en-tirely in white who directs the trafficat a" busy cross-road at Portsladc. Brigh-ton, England, from dusk until midnight.Tho woman is Mrs. J. S. Brown, ofPortsladc, better known as " the womanwith the lamp," whose great mission inlife is to lessen the number of motor ac-cidents.

A former girl student of North-WesternUniversity may some day sit fin thoIhrono of Al.y,—iuiu. She is DorothyHadleI', 1 ', aged ' 25. whoso marriage toPrince Malaku Bayen ivas recently madepublic. The Prince is a nephew ofHalio Selassie K., the Abyssinian king.Tho couple met in Washington whereMiss Hadlcy was registrar at HowardUniversity, arid they eloped to I'ai.rfax,Virginia,"whore they were married.

Although women arc penetrating fur-ther and further into domains hithertoconsidered the stronghold of man, therearo still some fields in which they arofinding it hard to obtain entry. A Brad-ford woman, Miss E. Midgeley, who has19 years' experience in a stockbroker'soffice, has made several unsuccessful at-tempts to bo admitted to tho BradfordStock Exchange. Miss Midgeley, who isnow in business on her own, is convincedthat sho is refused membership becauseof her sex.

Dili},' velvet iri a lovely shade of rosedu Barry was chosen by Lady Jenks forIho gown si 10 wore wlion she made lierdebut fs Lady M:ivorcss at the Guild-hall, London, recently. The twelve maidsof honour were dressed in picturesquefrocks of silk net shaded from tea roseto deep rose. Over 500 yards of netwere used for these frocks, for tho fullskirts were composed of four layers, eachankle-length. The top layer was hand-embroidered in a delicate trailing leafdesign, with shaded preen and pink beboribbon, and sparingly -besprinkled withbeads. A slight luistle effect resultedfrom two softly-draped loops of satin.The ensembles —which were charminglyvout hful-lookinp!—were completed byhead-dresses of pink velvet rosebuds,quaint tea rose silk mittens, and early-Victorian bouquets of mixed flower buds.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

THE FINAL DAY.

Tho interest, which lias been arousedin tho New Zealand lawn tennis cham-pionship tournament held at tho StanleyStreet courts was well sustained on Sat-urday when tlio matches were concludedbefore a largo attendance, "lho weatherwas brilliantly fine, and this, combinedwith the very high standard of play,made the day one of exceptional enjoy-ment.

His Excellency tho Governor-Generaland tho Lady Bledisloo attended thetournament, Her Excellency wearing a

frock of lacquer-red georgette witha biege coat trimmed with a

deep fur collar, and a small redstraw hat. Accompanying Her Ex-cellency were Lady Norah Jellicoc, whowas in a royal bluo and whito figuredcrepo do chine frock and coateo with a

bluo hat to match, and Mrs. \ eal, who

wore a Shantung frock under a blacksalin coat with a fur collar, and a smallblack hat.

Among those present were Lady Robert-son Mrs. R, B. Hardy, Mrs. HaroldClay, Mis. R. N. K. Swanston, Mrs. PercyHarrison, Mrs. Douglas Macfarlane, Mrs.J. B. Macfarlane, Mrs. Ifickson, Mrs.Carl Prime, Mrs. Eric Tonks, Mrs. C.Warren, Mrs. F. Colledge, Mrs. 0. J.Sclmauer, Mrs. 15. Ycrran, Mrs. J?. Lin-tolt, Mrs. J. P. Kindlay, Mrs K. J.Rainger, Mrs. Eric Nolan, Mrs. D- Hatn-bone (Wellington), Mrs. Kean (Welling-ton), Mrs. E. Burton, Mrs. Coakley, MissLesley Waller, Miss Rosemary Waller,Miss Evelyn Stubbs, Miss Audrey Law-rence, Miss .Jean Gordon, Miss PeggyRobertson, Miss Vera Knell, Miss Mar-joric Blakey, Miss Rosita Sidebottom,Miss Cushla Rainger, Miss Lorn a Mc-Griier, Miss Rita McGruer. Miss AilsaHacket, Miss Tui Cooper, Miss BarbaraStedman, Miss N. Lloyd (Australia),Miss Douglas, IMiss Marjorio Sulci-,

Miss Sandman, Miss Beryl Heap, MissAnnette George, Miss Betty Kelly, MissMoginie.

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SPORTS GATHERING.

CHILDREN AT PLAY.

The playground activities which havebeen carried on during the school holi-days by the Community Sunshine Associa-tion were brought to a close on Thurs-day, when a very successful children'ssports gathering was held at CarlawPark. Over 200 children took part inthe various competitions and games, thelatter including cricket, which provedparticularly popular. Five cricket, teamscontested for the silver cups, tho win-ning team for tho intermediate gradebeing Potters Park, and for tlio juniorgrade, Victoria Park team. Tho matcheswere umpired by interested visitors whokindly offered their services. Lawn anddeck tennis were played by many of theolder girls and races were organised forthe younger children. Afternoon teawas provided by Mr. Court.

The gathering was organised by MissMcLeod with the assistance of Miss Wat-son, Miss Orbell, Miss McMahon and MissArmstrong. During the afternoon mem-bers of the Community Sunshine Associa-tion visited the park to see (lie childrenat. play, among them being the president,Mr. Court, Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Fcrner.

CABARETS.

PETER PAN.There were quite a number of visitors at

the Peter Pan Cabaret on Salurda., andthe evening was a very successful one.A special feature was the exhibition of theAmerican Tap Dance given by the MissesYalma Spiller and June lieid, of thePhyllis Bates School of Dancing. Mr.Luis Tulnner's band was in happy moodand kept the dancers stepping a livelymeasure. Among those present were:—Mrs. L'Yeer (Sydney), who wore coral-pink chiffon; Mrs. Aiunro, ecru lace frock;Mrs. Ellis (Suva), black ehantilly lace;Mrs. Roy Hooper, floral taffeta; Mrs. A.E. Moore. lacquer-red patterned moire;Mrs. L. King (Rangiora), maize-colouredlace frock; Mrs. C. Louisson, flowerednition frock; Mrs. Wallace, black sequin-nod lace; Miss Audrey Walton, slim-fit-ting frock of black lace; Miss Erma An-flrewes, wine-coloured satin; Miss GwenKingston, larkspur-blue and ivory pat-terned ninon; Miss Jean Ormislon, ivoryand black satin beaute.

DIXIELAND.Dixieland looked particularly attractive

on Saturday evening with masses ofbeautiful (lowers, when the AucklandLawn Tennis Association entertained theAustralian lady tennis players. Amongthose present were Mrs. Harold Clay.Airs. R„ B. Hardy. Mrs. P. Harrison,Mrs. Oration. Mrs.'Ca mood (Australia).Mrs. Molesworth, Miss Macfarlane, MissValkenberg (Sydney). Miss J, Ilartigau(Sydney), and Miss N. Hall (Sydney).

ENGAGEMENT.

Tho engagement, is announced, arid themarriage will shortly take place, be- |tween Nathalie, youngest daughter ofMrs. J. Puller Barleyman, Mount Eden,*and (he lato Mr. J. Duller Barleyman,and William Mattler, second son of Mrs.Claude I„ance, of Carmi, Illinois, UnitedStates, and the lato Sir. L. C. Mattler.

SOCIETY WEDDING.

COUSIN OF LORD PLUNKET.

SILVER AND SAPPHIRE BLUE.

[from our own correspondent.]LONDON, Dec. 23.

Tlic -Marquess of Duffcriri and Avagave away his only sister, Lruly VeronicaBlackwood, on her marriage to Mr. An-tony Iloniliy, which took place on De-cember 17 at St. Paul's Church, Knights-bridge. Tlio church was decorated in aGoodyear scheme with masses of Ilarrisiililies. The bridegroom is the son of Mr.and -Mrs. St. John Hornliy, of ShelleyHouse, Chelsea, and Chantrnarle, Dorset.The bride is the daughter of tho lateMarquess of Duffcrin and Ava and ofBrenda -Marchioness of Duffcrin and Ava,niece of Lady Victoria Braithwaile andcousin of Lord Plunkct. Tho church wasthronged. The bride's gown of rich silvercloth in a mosaic design was drapedtightly to tho figure and was finished atthe neck with a delicate embroidery infine white and sapphiro crystals. Thelong silvery train, failing from theshoulders, was finished with a true-lovers'knot, embroidered with scintillatingjewels, and was lined with chiffon tolono with the sapphire necklet. Herlong veil of ice-blue tulle was surmountedby a cap and coronet of crystals, tippedwith sapphires. Behind the bride aridher brother walked eleven children, fourboys and seven girls. Tho pages were theHon. Robin Plunkct (second son of Lordand Lady Plunkct), Master TimothyWhidborne (whose mother was the Hon.Laline Plunkct), Master John FairfaxRoss, and Master Tim Guinness, andthe maids were Miss Neelia Plunkct(daughter of Lord and Lady Plunkct),Miss Susan Hornljy, Miss Pamela Itliodes(daughter of Captain and the Hon. Mrs.Tahu Rhodes), tho Hon. Diana Berry,Miss Fiona Smith (whose mother was thelion. Moira Plunkct), and Miss Her-iniono and Miss Sonia Gnnston. Theboys wore white satin suits, with longtrousers, and frilled crepe de chineshirts, trimmed with silver. Empire frocksof white satin and silver lattice caps,tipped with forget-me-nots, were worn bytho girls, who carried posies of tuber-roses. Mr. Edward Hornby, the bride-groom's brother, was best man, and theRev. C. K. Hamilton, the vicar, officiatedat the choral ceremony.

Police had to force their way throughbig crowds when tho bride and bride-groom lefL the church. Women pressedround the bridal car, and there were ex-clamations of delight as a tiny KingCharles spaniel was handed to the bride.She carried her pet with her to the houseof her invalid grandmother, the DowagerMarchioness of Dufferin and Ava. in Ted-worth Square, Chelsea. Ladv Veronicahad promised to visit her grandmother inher bridal dress. She went into thohouse carrying her bouquet and the dog,and staved for a short time before goingon to Shellev House, where her motherheld the reception. Those present in-cluded: Lady Victoria P.raithwaite, Lordand Lady Piunket. Captain and ihe Hon.Mrs Charles Whidborne, Captain andthe Hon. Mrs. Tabu Rhodes, the Hon.Brinslev njid Mrs. Piunket, tho Hon.Kiwi Piunket. Captain and the. Hon.Mrs. F. E. Smith, Lady Islington.

VICTIM OF FASHION.

UNFORTUNATE PYTHONS.

Special pleas are bring put forward onbehalf of (lie .South African python,which, it is feared, is in danger of extinc-tion owing to fashion's dictates, states a

South African writer.The steady increase in the popularity

of snake-skin shoes and other items offeminine wardrobes all over the world is

causing irreparable damage to python life

in the more densely-populated parts of theeountrv, and there appears to be littlehope of preventing this destruction exceptbv emphasising the usefulness of this com-paratively harmless reptile in its wild

At the present time, several thousandpvtlmn skins are exported annually fromSouth Africa. Even so, the trade is onlyin i:s infancy, and if the.present fashionscontinue it is anticipated that the slaugh-ter will be intensified.

Many people, it is pointed out. condemnthe python without cause as a dangerousand vicious snake, telling wonderful talesof men bring crushed to death in its coils.Admittedly, the python possesses tcrrilK-const ricting powers, and is capable ofcrushing a man's body within a fewminutes, but unless molested the pythonis seldom troublesome. In fact, whentho matter is caiefiillv investigated, it isproved that there is hardly a single in-stance on record of a man being killed bytlieni.

On the contrary, it is being pointed outthat pythons are highly useful things tohave about the place. lo_ the sugarplanter, for instance, there is 110 morefriendly and harmless assistant than apython, for it is passionately fond of d:ning off cane rats, which feed 011 the sugarcane, and do endless damage to the crops.

RANGIRIRI-TE KAUWHATA.

A most successful garden party washeld in the grounds of the Te KauwhataHorticultural Station on Thursday after-noon. Mrs. 'J'. Uodda, president, re-ceived the guests. Members from theWaereng.i and Ohinewai Institutes werepresent. Competitions were won byMrs. 11. Travels, Miss B. Laird and MissJoan Pulhaiii. Dances and games wereenjoyed, and a monologue entitled "TheBald Headed Man," was given by MissShirley Mel'arland. During the after-noon presentations were made by Mrs.Uodda on behalf of tho institute, to Mrs.Fry, Mrs. Symes and Miss IT. Waterhonsp111 recognition of their work for the pastyear. Mrs. Uodda said that during theyear the membership had considerably in-creased A voir, of thanks was ac-corded to Mrs. Florida for her untiringefforts in making the afternoon such apleasant one.

WOMEN SMUGGLERS.

Spurred by the depression and the largeprofits to be made from good, undilutedliquor, women smugglers along the Cana-dian border have become so bold thatcustoms officials are forced to stationmatrons at border points to searcji them,according to Colonel IT. A. Pickert, col-lector of customs at Detroit.

He said "more than 85 per cent, of thosenow Irving to smuggle liquor on theirpersons across the Detroit River arewomen." Hollies were found in blanketswrapped about babies, in women s sleevesand strapped to their bodies.

Must'of the women when told they areunder suspicion produce the contrabandreadily when faced with tho prospect ofsearch, but others require search bymatrons. Women smugglers are willingto accept one to threo dollars a bottleover the Canadian pricq, from their pat-rons, whereas bootleggers charge largcisums for their liquor, which is frequentlydiluted.

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AT NOON.

IJIHE 'yyHOLE OF THE gTOCK OF

jyjESSRS. QASHRIGHTS,Comprising:

HARDWARE. HOUSEHOLD IRON-MONGERY. CROCKERY. ENAMEL-WARE. BRASSWARE. ORNAMENTS.LADIES' HANDBAGS. BLANKETS.RUGS. SUIT LENGTHS. FANCYGOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.Etc.

NOTE.—This is an Opportunity which oc-curs once ; n a lifetime to secure High-classGoods at Your Own Price.

'OLL TIP- R OLL UP.ABSOLUTELY NO RESERVES.

Q.EORGESPECIALTY AUCTIONEERS.

"P|" AMILTON gTOCK gALE.(TUESDAY),

AT 10.:30 A.M.HEAD CATTLE.

8 FAT BULLOCKS.20 FAT COWS.SO MIXED CATTLE.60 FAT WETHERS.30 FAT LAMBS.SO FAT PIGS

100 STORES AND WEANERS.

6500 EWES * EX GISBORNE.Comprising:—

2000 2-TOOTH EWES.1300 4-TOOTH TO 5-YEAR EWES.

IGOO MIXED AGE EWES.! 1200 5-YEAR EWES.

400 G-YE\R EWES.NOTE.—The above ewes are direct from

Veil-known C-istorne breeders and we canconfidently recommend buyers to attend.

iN Z £jOAN AXD jyjERCANTILEAGENCY COMPANY. LTD.

XUnde:: AuEpiceg of Feildins A. and P.Associtaion.)

t

gHOW Q.ROUNDS, J^EILDING,rpHURSDAX AND JJ'RIDAY,

pEBRUARY AND ~ 1932.

COMMENCING AT 10 A.M. SHARP EACHDAY.

TJIHE jyjANAWATU AUCTIONEERS'ASSOCIATION

WILL SELL AS ABOVE,STUD AND FLOCK RAMS.

AiOiJU Consisting of:—27 STUD ROMNEY RAMS.24 STUD SOUTHDOWN RAMS.

1231 FLOCK ROMNEY RAMS.1240 FLOCK SOUTHDOWN RAMS.

20 FLOCK LINCOLN RAMS.S FLOCK RYELAND RAMS.

ORDER OF SALE:—First Day: Rotnueysand Lir.colns. Second Day: Southdownand Ryelands.

These Sheep ajre Iron: the best Breeders inthe Dominion, and wa can confidently re-commend th"se in want of good rams to at-tend this Sale.

l?OR O ALE BY A UCTION.

QCROMANDEL QOURTHOUSE."pEBEUARY 0 1932, AT

NHOUSEBOAT CABARET BRITANNIA,situated at Kennedy's Bay. Complete

•with Dance Hall, Delco Lishtinc: througn-out, Cnbins, Baths, w.c.'s, Kitchen Ranae,b. and c. Water, Cooking Utensils; in fact,ready for Accommodation Immediately.

TTNDER THE CONDUCT OF THE RE-U GISTRAR OF THE SUPREM BCOURT AT AUCKLAND, at the re-quest of the Mortgagee, in exercise ofthe Power of Sale contained in Deedof Mortgage £To. 3352J5.

-giRIDAY, 1032,

AT NOON.

CI. F. B"" 1' LID -

Acting on instructions, will Sell by PublicAuction at. its Rooms, corner of Queenand Shortland Streets, Auckland, asabove—-

: A LI. THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF-A LAND, situated in the Provincial Dis-trict of Auckland, being Lot Number 9 andPart of Lot Number 8 of Section Number1 of (lie Subdivision of Allotment NumberG of Section Number 4 of the Suburbs ofAuckland, and the whole of tho land com-prised and described in Deed of Conveyanceregistered in the Deeds Registry Office atAuckland under Number 305244.

The land which is level hns three T'oadfrontages, namely to Fremont Street of 44feet 1(i Lee Street of 118 feet and toBrighton Road of 41ft

There- are two Dwelling Houses on theproperty, one of C rooms and the other of4 rocrns. Th?y are oid but in fair order andpossess the usual conveniences.

Tho Mortgagee's application and estimateof tho value may he seen at the office ofthe Registrar during office hours prior to theenle and in the Auction Rooms at the timeof sale- without payment of a foe.

Particulars and Conditions of Kale may teeceu at the office of tho Auctioneers or ofMr. Ralph E. Taylor, Solicitor, 3.'j. \Yiu-stonn Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland.

PLANTS, TREES, ETC., WANTED.COCKSFOOT Seed.—State price and qual-

ity to Dawson. R le Poi, Malnmata.

PRODUCE WANTED.Wanted, any quantity, top prices.

-« prompt returns.—Norden and Co.,Ltd.. Fort Ht.

BUSINESS NOTICES.

Order the memorial in graniteImperishable as the Pyramids.

Manufactured in Auckland by

Belter .Vorkmanship than iu ImportedMemorials

A Guarantee with Every Order.309. SYMONDS STREET,bend for Free Catalogue.

FRUIT FOR SALE.\ PPLEEI, best cookers, 40lb. case. 4s: rail

, paid.—lt. Leonard. Henderson.A PPLEit. Gravenstem, 4s per case: rail

-''Ji- freiicbt. paid.—il. E. Lamont, Kaukapa-kapa..

" 4 PPLEfJ. Cookers. 4s 6d; Gravensteinß,5s 6«i; Plums, Satsuma. ss; railed.—P.

Piatt, Htmclerson.PPJL.fcS„ Gravensteiu, choice dessert. Gs;

large cooking, ss, 40lb. case; railageflee.—H. Cutler. Henderson."P'RICOTS. Otago Central. Buy Direct.--i-l. ». Coses, 411b., delivered Ivorth IslandStations. J.ila; cash with order.—Plul, Miller.("lydp. O'iitao-•|:K)TTLiNG Peaches. Nectarines.' ss:J-r plunia, 4s Gd; Mixcdi ss; Ist grncie;

f'nig.ht paicL.—lT. Stewart, Orchardist, Ivau-kapakapa. .

OOOKEHS, large, green, 5a bushel; Tomn-toeei, 3s 18lb.: railage paid.—E. 13.

Smith, Henderson."ifYAAISONS. and best English Plums, jam,JL/ dessert, now ready.—Moore s Orchards,Henderson. -

i?NGLI;iH Plums. Dameons; BottlingJjj Peaches.—Moore'a Orchards, 1- iratI.ijft After Concrete, Hendoraun.ii'UKST-diass Apples, Pears, Id lb.—White'sJ. Fruit Depot. Lincoln Rd., Henderson.I" 1 JiAVhNSTAINS at Clyde Orchards, Te'JT Kauwhata; bring bags; now 2» Cd; 5-cbso lots best quality, railed, 5s Gd, f.0.r.;cash will) order.-Clydo Bnllantyno.

riIiAVENSTEiN, Dessert, Cooking, Gs, ss.'JT 3d f.d; Pours. Hons, Bs. 6s Cd: othors,7s sa, biwhel; Nectarines, Peachoa. halr-tushel, 'sb Cd, 4s 6d; all lines cheaperorchard; best values.—Henderson. Pukeroa.T'> KaiK.'lmta.T I ENDERSON Fruit Depot.—Mixod Fruit,JIL 4Clb. case, 6s, half, Ss 6d: Tomatoes,iU Cd ; Gimvensiein. 6s: railed."jviECTABJ.NES, Peaches, bottling. sa;J- Apples, cooking, 4a; dessert, sa; Plums,

<18; rsil paid.—Singer. Henderson."StECTAKINES for Jam, 5s case; satiafac-j.i tion guaranteed.—Hawley, Waimaultu.''ii°ne 2liMNECTARINES (or bottling and preserv-

ing. 5s per -J-bushel case; cash withc rder.—Brock, .Cambridge'OEACHES, Paragon Yellow, fresh, bott--I. ling, 53; Damsons. 4s Gd: Gravensteiu,

(>!; railage paid.—H. Cole, Kaukapaknpa.

'pEACHES. bottling, Bu, jam. Ss. Apples,-L Gnwenstein, 6s; best Windfalls, 4s;lailago paid; satisfaction guaranteed or cashitfunded—R H Travera. Box 25. Te Kau-wbata.TJEACEES, Paragon, choice, large yellow,•Jl botUing; 5s 20lb. case: railage free.—H. Cutler,, Henderson.CIAVE M~:>ney.—-Wright's Tomato Farm—

Tomatoes, Id lb.; cases, 33; guaran-teed; rail paid.—Batkin Rd.. New WindsorI!Avii n<iale.' POMATOES. rail paid 3s: 2. 5s Cd : SOlb..J. XQs.—GrifTm. McLeod Rd.. Henderson.

fiulxnrrijitit), 33 Gd iOlb case, cash will)

I order, freight paid. Satisfaction guar-anteed.—Melrose, Riveradale Rd.. Avondale.

clioice. guaranteed. 3a GdI. 20lb case; rail paid. - Clinkard's

N irseries. St. Heliers Day.PPOMATOES. 3s case- freight paid; qualityI. guaraatecd.—E. Willber Riversdale

It j.. Avondale.rPOMA'i'OES, choico. ISib. cases, 2s Cd;•I. large cases, ljd lb.; cash and freightwith order.—Lincoln. Gt South Rd.. Papa-toetoo.'TOMATOES, first quality, ripe. ISib., Is;

no Sunday; bring kits.—Levesque.Birkdnle.'POMATOES, choico, firm, 201b., 4s; 56, vsJ. Cd; Onions, 5s bag; rail paid.—V.

Nicholls, Avenue Rd. Otahuhu.

E'EODUOF FOR SALE.A RRIVJJS G Feb. 2. —Pollard, Oats. Wheat:

low quotes.—Brown. Durham Lane.Auckland{RATING Potatoes, good, 3a sGlb. bag;

Prime Onions. 3s Gd; rail paid.—W.Morgan, Pnkekohe.

T AIZE.. Maize. Maize. 4s lid per--'J- buiihel.—Perkins and Sons. Ltd.. CityM arkets.

Potatoes. Rhubarb. Marrows. Cab-•l-* bagus, Onions. Parsnips, Carrots, Beet-root, Turrips, Pickling Onion3.—Box 1.l 3ukekohe.

Potatoes, Rhubarb, Marrows, Cab-,l\ bag3s, Onions, Parsnips, Carrots, Beet-root, Turnips. Pickling Onions.—Bos I.Pnkekohe.

ONIONS. Picklera, 2Slb., 4s Gel; longkeepers, sGlb., -Is 3d; Potatoes, AAA

juality, 3s 3d; rail paid.—Fewell, Puke-ko'ne.

Onions! keepers. 3a 3d; Potatoes, 3sfor c'olb. bags; rail paid.—T. Sweet.

Box 53. E'nkekohe.ijOTATOES, 5ti11)., 2s 9d; Onions, 3s Oil;J- rail paid.—K. N. G. Fisher. Pukekohc.

1-"ToTD7oeS. 561b.. 3s 3d; Onions, oGlb..4s 3d; rail paid—A Phillips. Puke-

<o!ie.

POTATOES (newly dug). for domestic use.3s Cd sugar bag; Onions. 4s G<l; railed

free.—Household Supplies, Ltd., PrivateBag. Auckland.

RACING Pigeons.—Strains. Bonanii. Mar-ried., Gournay. direct from the loft of

W S Pearson. Keighley (Yorkshire CrackFancier!—'2o Young Birds from above atIDs each, every bird in good condition.—Garrick Bros., Renown. Tluntly. Waikato.

PLANI'S, TREES, ETC., FOR SALE.A NEX'iONES and Ranunculus, prize strain,

guaranteed SO p.c. doubles; Is dozen,5s 100. posted.—Griffiths' Nurseries, Mt.Eden. Auckland.

_"a NEMONES! Ranunculus! Fineststrains in cultivation; medium bulbs,

3b; large. Gs 100.—F. Cullen. Wainiankn."A S'I'EHiS, Zinnias (giant), Phlox. I'ortn

lacl. Celosia. Cosmos, Petunias; GO. 23:posted Solwvti Nurseries. M 4. Albert.

LUE~Tingitana Iris, early winter orchidflowering: Is 6d dozen, posted.—Nur-

series, Ltd.. Bqt 13. Newton. Auckland.

"□EAUTIFUL Tulips, Darwin 6'rain.X> chaice mixed flowering Bulbs; 3 lo)

Is..—Griffiths' Nurseries. Mt Eden. Auck1nnd.

Eulba. two-yenr-old; large 9s,'wV snia 1, er Gs, dozen: good colours.Green T.gre Nursery. Green Lnne.

choice, beneficial vegetable;30t 2s 3d; smalls, half-price; instruc-

tions free; do well now. —75, Onewa lvd.,Northcote. -

CROCUS. English, flowering, large bulb:.,new colours; Is Gd dozen, posted.-

IfnraeriiiH. Ltd.. Bos 13. Newton. Auckland

RYE Grass, farmer's, dressed, no weeds;perennial, 9s Gd bushel: annual. 55.-

Pivilitv. 52n. HirnAT.n.SEEDS DELIVERED FREE.

p«t!V SEEDS of guaranteed germinationnnd purity at EXTRA LOW PRICES, DE-LIVERED FREE at nearest port or ruil-vrcy station during February and Marchcf this season only . npTrM?Write or wire for our Special 1LIST with Freu Delivery Offer.

PETER BOYI).1 .=lO, Rattray Street. I>unedul.

BEGIN Learning Book-keeping, SwiftcuoShorthand— Simpler, Surer, Swifter than

7'il man's.—Tierbert Mason. Orange l?d.

p R LEIGH QOLL EG E.

0;- I'ER CENT. PASSED IN

ACCOUNTANCY(NOVEMBER, 1931).

TLie "Drulpich" System of INDIVIDUALInstruction, under the supervision of

MR. STANLEY F. ASTON, A.P.A. (N.Z.).A .1.A.N.Z., F.C.A.A., F.A.1.5.,

Ilaa been responsible for this amazingBUCCC'fIB.

"DruMsth will pet you throush."We Coach for thu Full DeKiee.

DRULEIGII COLLEGE,Anzac Avenue, Auckland.

Phone 40-654.

UCKLAND jgUSINESS QOLLEGEgIIORTUANI). TYPEWRITING.

JJOOK-KEEPING.ETC..

Emplo.Tins tho Very Latest EducationalMothods

COLLEGE NOW OPEN FOR DA'iCLASSESEVENING CLASSES BEGIN ON

MONDAY. FEBRIJ ARY 1.Prospectus on Application.

Te'epbono 40-630.SMEIII'S BUILDINGS, ALBERT ST.

BUSINESSES FOR SALE.

APARTMENTS, Boarding House, 13rooms, fully tenanted; profitable:

£2so.—Deerness, Strand Arcade.Abmp.—Mixed Business, old-established,

well stocked; no reasonable offer re-fused.—,T.. 803. Herald."1-IABY Linen and Ladies' Outfitting,XJ south suburban; splendid Flat; cheap.—Advantage, 837. Heiiald.

BAKERY Hound and Shop, in good coun-try town; 3000 loaves; no cutting; good

reasons for selling.—Bakery, 87-1, Herald.

BED and Breakfast House, Synionds St..10 rooms, fully furii.: good trade:

rent, £3; price, £l7s.—Ripley, Hellaby'sBldgs., Opp. G.P.O.

Tearooms; clear profit. £4:v modern homo; £75. —Hipley, Hellaby'sBides.Dairy, confectionery, cakes.—

Taking £4O week: very high-class busi-ness, holding exclusive agency; excellentlocality, and ni« accommodation; price.£2oo.—Sole Agents. Vulcan Land Agency,Opp. Herald Office.

GENERAL Store, old established, familytrade, for disnoßal. Wailfuto town.—

Write particulars. General. 836, 11KTfAU\(GENERAL Store, turnover £375 month,

J 70 per cent, cash; prico, £IOOO (prac-tically valuation); finance arranged.—Winter and Phelnn. Quean's Arcndo.

HOTELS —Every good Hotel that's forsale I ve got it.—Kay-Stratton. Colonial

Mutual Bldgs.

]\/|*ILK!—30Gol. Round, 50-50 (not town):J-'J- £IGS. Easy money!—Vaughan. Moss.113, Queen St.

______

]\/TIXED Business 3 Shops, Dwelling,■WJL furn.; car: £2SOO. cash £l2oo.—Boua-fide. 8"5. Herald.

ROTORUA.—Contents well-equioped 7-Roomed House with lease.—AnolvIX Roomed House with leaso.—Anolv

Herald. Rotorua.

SPLENDID Opportunity, Progressive Sub-urban Shopping Centre. Newly

equipped Fish Shop and Restaurant.Superior living accommodation. ReasonablerentaI.—LITTLER, Agent, Otahuhu.OAA Businesses of nil descriptions onOUU our books.—Jones-Prosser. Safe De-posit Bld*rs., Ffich St-£*/f r7 10s—Confectionery. Fruit. Mixed:wil turnover, £2O; 4 rooms; £1 ss:snip.—Vausrhan, Moss. 113. Queen St.PC 7 ins—CONFECTIONERY. FRUIT.W I Mixed, 5 rooms, best stand insuburbs. A real gem. Anyone buying thiscan double their money in three months.

VAUOIIAN. MOSS. 113. Queen Street.

PI OA-DAIRY, HOME COOKERY.:** 1— w Confectionery. Doing a splendidtrade. Small milk round can easily boworked up; 5 modern rooms. An absolutegift.—VAUGHAN. MOSS. 113, Queen St.

4? r 7 X—Dining Rooms Home Cookery.IJ Mixed; accommodation; wonder

trial given.—Vanghan. Moss, 113. Queen St.Pll A~RESTAURANT AND TRA-cV_L-LU ROOMS. Close Queen St. Lovelyposition. Easy rent. Nice accommodation.

VAUGHAN. MOSS. LTD..113, Queen Street.

—Confectionery. Fruit. Mixed; no on--3* I O position; select suburb; good ac-commodation.—Phone 41-400.

PRIVATE HOTEL. 20 ROOMS.Rent. £2.

Newly furnished. Established 18 years.Guaranteed £SOO per year clear profits.C.T. and A.A.A. House. Situated atFamous Holiday and Fishing Resort. Price.

£OSO, or Valuation.INVESTMENT SALES CO.. 150. Queen St,

BUSINESSES WANTED.APARTMENT House, about 10 rooms;

X.V must be close City; reasonable.—Anply Herald.

BUYERS. Genuine, Waiting for Busi-nesses all descriptions; prompt in-

spection —Vulcan Land Agency, oppositeHerald. 41-400.

WE have inquiries for (Groceries andGeneral Stores. Mixed Businesses; also

good Bakery.—Please send details urgentlyto Russell and Co., 228. Queen St.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES.

-L' tive for enle in North Island town.Will stand closest investigation: must sell;terms to suitable man.

DENTAL, 719, Herald.

FARMS FOR SALE.

A PPLE ORCHARD oi about 25 acres inZA. heart of fruit-growing district.—ApplyOrchard. 410, Hr.nAT.n.

MANUREWA. —10 Acres. 11 paddocks;House and outbuildings - vacant posses-

sion: reduced price: terms.—Dryden, Queen'sArcade./?A Acres, going concern: £'>oo deposit:OU £750 Govt. Mort.: total price, £IOOO.Waikato. 721. 1IF. RA r.Q.

Q" Acres, going concern, 11 cows, poultry,*-0 Cottage; handy position; price £1350;cash £."oo.—Peeler. Drury.

GOING CONCERN.-South Auckland. 99Acres, in grass: close station. 5 Rooms

and outbuildings: engine: all in good order.£32 pe- aero.

OTAIIUHU FARMLET, 2 acres; 5 roomslarge glasshouse, suitable grapes and toma-toes. £IOOO.

C. R. WILLIAMSON AND CO.,18, Fort Street.

GOOD WAIKATOGOING CONCERN.

EXCELLENT RETURNS.

CONSIDER SMALL PROPERTY IN•EXCHANGE.11£ A ACRES, all flat, situated almost

JLJLO 2 adjoining one of Waiknto's lend-ing centres, in a very valuable position; 7-roomed Houbo, usual buildings, clectiupower, etc. In addition to the-JICJ Afrosowner has 39 .Acres adjoining, leased, \vlncliis optional for purchaser to take over. Pricefot 116 i Acres, Freehold, i'-lo per acre, in-cluding 68 cows. etc. £I2OO deposit satis-factory, or consider small property con-venient to Auckland in exchange.

JNO. GREY,PHONE (day of night) 13. 11KEENSVILLE

DEPOSIT £350..100 ACRES. NORTH AUCKLAND.-i—This is a place where a man withwork can improve. All grass and roughfeed- bav, 00 acres ploughable. remaindera bit hilly and broken. Watered bysprings. House. £> rooms, hot and coldwater, bathroom: cowshed. -1 bails, work-shop and lumber room. All buildings good.Stock: 1 horse. 12 cows and 17 youngstock: will do 20 cows: 3-mile from school,lisinrly to station. Prico £1U00: deposit£350; balance arranged. (202)

SEASIDE FARM.3EAUTIF ULL Y SITU AT ED.

1/ »/\ ACRES.—This is the makings of :ilO'.» really good farm, just 011 the ont-Flrirts of a good township. Bay of Plenty.'ll io pin re has been badly (armed in thepast; tidal crcck through property; levelto very easy; really good soil. 110 acresKOod grass. balance gone bnck a bit. Finelot orange and lemon trees; all build-ings; very handy to all conveniences: noBlock nt present, but estimated to carry50 cows, and a lot more with top-dressing;5 good slacks of hoy to go with property.Price £3800; terms arranged. Wo recom-mend early inspection. (S29c)

GOING CONCERN.1HQ ACRES. good nnyablo farm, in oneJLUO of our best Waikato districts; allin excellent pasture; well fenced and sub-divided; level to easy; well watered. llousc,<1 rooms, electric light, hot and cold water,wash-houso, garage, cowshed, milking plant,electric motor Stock: .T horses, 50 cows.2 bulls. 11 heifers, 13 calves. Only 1 milefrom cheese factory, or cream cart passes.School and store 1 mile. Price only £ll7per acre, going concern; two mortgagesamounting to £2100: canity cash. Wo thinkany reasonable offer will bo considered. (S)

SNTP—HOUSE COST£2OOO.

'>l, ACRES. 7-roomod llousc, all con-O H veuionces; septic tank; fowlhouse.Price .£'1000; deposit £250. A Fine PoultryProposition

T. MANDKNO JACKSON,0, COMMERCE -ST.. AUCKLAND.

And at 110. Victoria St., Hamilton.(Members R.E.1.).

A BEAUTIFUL FRUITFARM/

DO NOT WRITE; TELEPHONE. MAK-ING AN APPOINTMENT TO INSPECT.

ACRES, conveniently situated: <l-- House, any amount sheds,

etc. 900 apple trees, in full bearing, goodcrop, between 400 and 000 stono fruit.Price £ISOO, including all necGßsrvry tools,power sprayer, i-ton truck, horse, ploughand harness. Reasonable terms will boconsidered. A genuinely good property.

jnoTgrey,HELENSVILLE.

TELEPHONE (Day or Nicht), 18.

FARMS FOR SALE.

A Land ot Gold.n Opportunity.—Comoond see it >r write -Canning and Co.,

E.stnto Agents. Whakatane.

DAIRYING Land, £ls p.a., undulating,watered, 25 milea South Lino.—Peg-

ler. Dinry.I,''ARMLETS, unimproved, from £ls anJ. acre Now i.» yotu opportuqity —Ozich,Henderson.

HENDERSON.— Farms, Farmlets, Orchaids. Poultry Farina, Houses, Sections.

Cult ins-tip Propositions Easy terrasOzich, Henderson.QA Acres, 11 cows, other stock; good

Buildings, handy Hendorson; cheapproperty. Inspect.—Ozich. Henderson.

4ft Acres, going concern, rich flats: 2-roomed House, e.1.: freehold; total

price, £1100; deposit, £loo.—lluntly LandAgency, Huritl.v. Phone 81./inn Actca - level, partly improved; build-

ings. implements; £7 p.a.; deposit£SOO. —

Bargain. B«>n. Hf.ham>.OKf* Acres, unimproved, first-class, level

OO Jaod; easy worked; no buildings;iio deposit £7 p.a.—Waikato, 870, IfEUAI.D.

226 ACRES. £I9OO.50-COW FARM.

Owner of above Property anxious to sell,and has made a very low bedrock price;land is all good Quality, being undulatingto hilly, watered by good creeks; 16 pad-docks; 160 to 180 acres grass, mostly goodEnglish grasses, about 40 to 50 acres goodbush, ample fencing timber. Carrying 52cows. 3 hordes and about 50 hoad mixedcattle. Practically new 4-rooined Bunga-low, bathroom and scullery; wator laid onfrom spring; 6-bailed cowshed, concretefloor. Tho land i 3 a bit sleep, but offeredat ve.ry low prico indeed. DEPOSIT £550.Cream collected. Telephone connected.

W. K. FRANCIS,PHONE 41 PAPAKURA.

HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE.

A VONDALE.—I Acre, House, 2 rooms;ii £'3so: terms arranged.— ITait. Avondale

AVONDALE (Minute Tram). LargeHouse, double suction, splendid views;

i'GSO; offer- terms. - Hunter, WinstoneBldgs.

A VONDALE.—4 Rooms, corner Section;! -tl £275; terms arranged.—Tail. Avoudale

Tram Terminus.

BIRKENHEAD -Farmlet. 7J Acres, mod-ern Uouse, suitable fruit; Govt.

Mortgage; consider exchange —Particulars.Owner. 276, Llerai.p.

BUNGALOW, 1 rooms, garage, all convs.,Pt Chevalier: £550; £SO deposit.—

Apply Hkua'd.

HOMESEEKERS invited vvrita for par-ticulars 2 beautifully situated Bun-

galows, offered £950. £850; all conveniences,buses pictures, schools, boating. 30 and•10 minutes respectively City; exchange Cot-tage on tram, considered.—C.. 404, Herald.

MARAETAi Beach.—Cottage. 8 rooms,£395, including furniture; would ac-

cept Shares approved company Phone, 12-076.

MT. ALBERT.—Bungalow, 5 rooms, ele-vated; cost £1250; mortgagee sale, £625;

low deposit.—Hunter, Winstone Bldgs.

MT. EDEN.—Bungalow. 7 rooms, garage:handy tram, good locality; £I2OO.

Phone 40-343. ______

MT. EDEN. Penryn Rd.-G Rooms, sleep-ing porch, electric; garage; bargain,

terms.—Fitness, Gorrie Ave.. Epsom.

OWNER Sections Mt. Eden will Buildlatest Tudor Bungalows, small do-

| posits —G 8-12. Hr.ram>.

REMUERA Waterside, handy tram.—Fine Bungalow, 3 bedrooms, level

| section, 75 x 300. tennis court, double gar-

I a"0; just valued £2IOO for mortgago pur-! poses; accept £l6so.—Phone Owner. 16-785.| or write Owner, 724, Herai.d.! OEASIDE.-4S Acres, healthy position;

O handy everything; grass, orchard baud-; ings; £250 - Scott. Campbell's Bay. laiia

i puna.' T"\7"ELL-Built House, 5 rooms, good gar-

s'' T den, excellent value; owner leaving■ country; £925; £l5O cash.—3, Gladstone St.,. ElWslie.

! X'PKA OR NEAR OFFER. £IOO DE-POSIT. Govt. Mort. £IOO, bal.

ea?y terms; 4-roomed Bung., right on mainconcrete road, good level section, close to

; shopping centre.VULCAN LAND AGENCY,

11, Vulc.iu Buildings,i Opp. Herald. 41-196.

| E M U E R A.

I MODERN BUNGALOW. 4 rooms and kit-I ehenette, sleeping porch, e.1.; large section.

5 i'llso.j MAIN ROAD.—Up to date Bungalow, 7

I rooms, kitchenette, all electric; garage,i tenuis court, fowlrun. £2250.

C. R. WILLIAMSON AND CO..iS, Fort Street.

BARGAIN.mortgagee selling.

f»-KOOMED MODERN BUNGALOW.O pootl sleeping porches, panelled livijicroom and vestibule: ParQuette floor in hall:el light and cl. stove, hot water; garageand workshop: handy to Irani.

PRICE, £IOOO,OX TERMS.

EPSOM.Artistic bungalow, i rooms and

kitchenette nnd large glassed-in sleep-inc porch: (ill modern convs.: garage; splen-did. section, 50 x 200, level, in fruit, lawns,vegetables, etc.

PRICE, £1250,DEPOSIT £3OO.

HARROP AND MEDLEY,5?, SIIORTLAND STREET.

KHYBER PASS ROAD.£IOSO.

IT1LEVA TED SECTION OF LAND. JlTft. x"j 100ft.. G-ROOMED HOUSE, electric

light. end liot point; califont, bathroom:verandah; good Scini-Bungilow, with boallland plaster ceilings, gas stove, nil lisiisilconvs.; hnndy to Upper Syniouds St. 1 rice

reduced to -t'IOOO. (A'JOc)

KOIIIMARAMA.FIRST-CLASS. PROMINENT POSITION.

GREAT VIEWS.QPLENDII) MODERN CONCRETEO lIOUSE, repleto throughout withevory con*'.; cu.piial section, over Qumtcr-acrc, GGft. wide, 2j chains deep. _ Close tobuo route. The Mortgage© is selling at

£ISOO.

T. MANDENO JACKSON,9, COMMERCE STREET.

(M.R.E.1.).

HEKNE BAY.MORTGAGEIi'S SALE

Bungalow, of G rooms, kitchenc-tle, bathroom nnd laundry.

Recently repainted nnd repaperedand in excellent condition. Gooddesign nnd occupies nicely elevatedposition. Pore. b. nnd b., built-inwardrobeß, etc Gas stove, elrc. hotwater service. Freehold section.Handy to trams. (U-I)

PRICE £I2OO.GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE £703

OFF JERVOIS ROAD.A CHEAP HOME.

p.OOD VILLA RESIDENCE, ofv.7 C, rooms, bathroom, pnty. &

sely. In splendid order. Elec. Hotwater service. Section laid out in

Burden, etc. C290)

PRICE £695.DEPOSIT £IOO FROM

RESPONSIBLE PURCHASER.

DEVONPORT GIFT.HOUSE, C. rooms, bathroom & do-

tnched wash-house. Built ofheart kauri, but requires renovatingit modern conva. to bo installed.Level section, -10 x 101ft. Govern-ment valuation foGO. (-G1)

PRICE £3OO.TERMS CASH. NO MORTGAGE.

SAMUEL VAILE ANDSONS, LTD.,

83, QUEEN STREET.

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NEW ZEALAND HERALD and AUCK-LAND WEEKLY NEWS can bo left at thefollowing pin -a at the Cash rates chargedat the IJkraui OfficoALFRISTON -

S. E Gregory, P.O. Store.AVONDALf'—

Amos and Co.I. E. Coulthard. Central Stores.A. HaslamJ. R. Midgeley.Mr. Whelan cor. Manukau and New North

RoadoM. T Bissett Blockhouse Bay.

BAYSWATEH--G. Paterson. Biyawatpr Wharf.H. Goddard. Htore, Kins Edward Avenue.Felt's Store, Bavswator

BIRKENTIE O-H. D. Boles, Grocer.M. O Harvey Highbury Corner.F Morris. HighburyR. E Walker, Grocer, Mokoia Road.W. S. Harding, tho Wharf.

BJRKDALE— K. Dent. Storekeeper.BUCKLAND'S BEACH—E. G. Edgehill.CAMPBELL'S BAY-G G Webb.CHELTENUAM-

Mrs. M. E Birchall. Tea Rooina.DEVONPORT-

J. P. Asher, Land Agent, Marine Square.S. A. Dot l ink, 11, Marine Square.Langford Bros., Vauxhall Store.Ij. J Sh rle.v, Store, Calliope Road.H. Rees-George, ChemistP. N. King, Lake Road.l'\ .7. Wood, Domain and Vauxhall Roads.Taltapuna Dairy Co.. corner Victoria Road

and Mosluv AvenueDOMINION ROAD-

A. M Addison, Grocer, 15, Walters Road.C. A White, 107. Dominion Road.A. E. ''arman. Stationer. 228. Dominion

Road.Mrs. W. J. Goodall, 348, Dominion Road.R. J Mills. Storekeeper, Dominion Road.

ncai Kensington Avenue.Robert Muir. Chemist.C. E. Moir. 792 Dominion Road, beyond

Terminus.EDEN TERRACE-

Groves, 1, Eden Terrace.W. II tlazlett. Chemist, 08, New North

RoadG. Sinclair. 223. New North Road.

EPSOM—A. M. Brown, cor, Wheturangi Road.L. W. Butler, Chemist, Royal Oak.Mrs. E I'\ Impe, Greenwood's Corner.J. H. Faithful, Grocer, The Drive.Dodd, 504, Mnnukau Road.B. P. Olsen, Grocer, Manukau Road, cor-

ner Ranfurly Road.G. F. Forrest, Stationer, 448, Manukau Rd.Be6t and Co., corner Owen's Road■J. B. Currie, 525. Manukau Road.

ELLERSLIE—Hutchinson Bros.. Great South Road.Wearn's Stores.H. W. Juprusch, Grocer, Great South and

Rockfield Roads.Mrs. Ross, 253, Great South Road.

GRAFTON-IT. V. E. Dunsfortl, Grocer, 7. Grafton Rd.S. Shelton, 39, Park Road.A. A Roche, 53, Park Road.W. A. Watson, Grocer, 74. Grafton Rd.

GREAT NORTH ROAD-Mr. C. Parker, 322, Great North Road.C. A. Ogle, Chemist, Groat North RoadI. Phillips, Chemist, opp. Fonsonby lies.S. Churchill, Stationer, 207, Gt. North RdMr. A. Hoghen. Stationer and Fancy

Goods. 123 Great North Road.W. Shearer, Fruiterer and Tobacconist,309, Gt. North Road

GREEN LANE-Mrs. Wilson, "The Joan," Green Lane.V/. H. J. Anderson, Chemist.G. H. Phillips, Grocer, 98, Rd.E. W. Diesins, Grocer, Great South Rd.

corner Ataranei Road.GREEXITITHE—

A. E. Blnkewny, StoreGREY LYNN—G. Crosby, Zoo Terminus. Old Mill Road.C. J. Mitchell. Store. 2, Campbell Road.Mrs. Ij. Stewart, Stationer, SG, Richmond

Avenue, Tram TerminusRoth s t 137, Gt. North Rd., Grey LynnM. Spitz, Chemist, 99. Richmond Road,•r

' Laurie, Gnrnet Road, Grey Lynn.rrT'nvT* l'?o,!'' l 177 - Great North Road.HKRNE BAY—W. H. McKinnev, 21S. Jervois Road.J,.va ' 18' Grocer. Tram Terminus.HOBS ON" 1STR EET—"lervois Rd" opp " Barn -

J;'. Jones, Stationer. 237, Flobson Street.Martin. 158, Hobson Street.[• ~Mc |ilnes Co.. Storekeepers.k.ARAXGATTAPE ROAD-

Aley and Son, Ltd., Karavisnhape Road.a ~

Dickinson, Tnbernaclo Bldss.A. Waller Chemist. 2.",, Karar.gahane Rd.A. S. J Lamb, 10. Karangahane Rond.V • Smith Chemist. 103. Knrangnhape Rd.Andrews. 270. Knraiifjahape Read.I has. Smith, Corner Liverpool Street.

Kixn sritx d~lobacconi3t -

t' )Yr ?. aKe* stjrp - Npw North Road.&cott * Stationer. 307. New NorthJvoud.Knh'J<, ch ®mi ,at

.,'O2. Edendale Ed.

MttßEll PASS-C. A. Meeking, Stationer. 10a. Khyber

Puss.MANGERE-

Sleol and Howie's, Manpere.,r)Y' Evans "nrf Son. Faivna Store.MILFORD BEACH—

Mrs. Kcmbor, Milford Road.MISSION HAY—

Mrs. Lesge, Tea Kiosk, corner PattersonAvenue.

MOUNT EDEN—Miss Eccles. 204. Mount Eden Road.S. Collins, Tobacconist, 159. Mt. Eden Rd.Mrs. Eckman, 430. Mount Eden Road.H. T. Kins. Chemist. 431, Mt. Eden Rd.11. Woods, Co., Ltd., cor. Esplanade Rd.E. C. Westwood, 599. Jit. Eden Road.A. Shaw. Grocer. BS3, Mount Eden Road.J. and M. Russell, 240, Balmoral Rd. W.MOUNT ALBERT-

-13.13.I3 . Floyd, Grocer, 665, New North Road.Birdsall and Gibbon, 772. Tram Terminus.Cr. Wilkie, Stntioner, New North Road.Mrs. Davips, 777, New North Road, cornerof Gladstone Rond, M*. Albert.Miss J. Barber, corner Vincent and Mt.

Albert Roads.F. 11. Csrr, Storekeeper. Parkstono Av.K. W. White. Chemist, Tram Terminus.

MOUNT ROSKILL—Sawyer, eonier Hillsborough and Mount

Albort Iloads..T. Warren. Three Kind's Store.

MORNINGSIDE—I'1. J. Mnnsell, Grocer, New North Rond.AV. Mayhill, Storekeeper. 10, Leslie Av.

MURRAY'S BAY—Pond's Stove.NELSON AND COOK STREETS—

CT. Preston. G rocor. 02. Cook Street.NEWTON ROAD-

.T. R. Hackett, 50. Newton Road.L. O'Garn, <"0, France Street.

NEWMARKET—C. E. DaKgar. June Manukau and Great

South Roads.F. G. Knicht. 237. Broadway.The English Pharmacy It'll!, Rroadway.1). Teed, Chemist, 205, Broadway.C. R. Wilson, Slntiorier. 197. BroadwayR. E. Elliott 16G, Broadway.D. Mainland, Chemist, CIO. Broadway.

NEW LYNN--G. K. Gilliam «rd Co.. Storo.I. Wurhurton, Store."The Hub."

„

NORTHCOTE—Mrs Leper, Stationer.OTAHUHU-

.T. Mclvor, Undertaker.

.T. R. Hebden

.Tnhn Hall.ONEBUNGA—

R G Lnkins. Tailor. 11(5. Queen Street.Evans and Son's Store. Manirere Bridge.I. Robbins. Grocer, corner Auckland Road

and Trafalgar Street.W. H. Hutchinson. Newsagent. Queen

Street _Ritchie, opposite Post OfticeIT Dickinson, Carleton Ave., Onehijnga

PARNEIiL- -„

~ r> ,

R. Peters and Son. CO. Parnell Koad_J. Smith. Stationer. 191. Parnell Road,

opposite St Stephen's Avenue..7 Lambert. Grocer. 42. Gladstone hdO Roes, Stationer. 52. Parnell Road.P. C. Kni«'il, Saddler. 81. Parnell Road.Misses McQuarrie and Sullivan, 35. Par-

nell Road.PITT STREET- , .

M Logan, -12a, Pitt Street.POINT CHEVALTER— rii ,

Rickinson and Birtley, Storekeepers.Allison Tea Rooms, opposite Point 1 all.W Pi. Truman. Chemist, Point ( hoyalier.E A. Hunter, Stationer. Great North hd

PONSONBY- . n ,T W Irwin, Chemist, Ponsonby Road.P E Stone, Stationer, 28 Ponsonby RdN. E. Martin. 19. Ponsonby Road.Cottern.ll, Chemist.. 263, Ponsonby RoadMiss Fretwell, 289, Ponsonby Road.A LeQuesne, Chemist, t>, Jervois RoadHutchinson Bros.. Ltd.. 2-12. Ponsonby

Read.„ „,R C. Wiles Chemist. 117. Ponsonby Rd.

REMUERA-Mr. Cooltsey, Stationer, Romuera Road.

opposite Victoria Avenue.,

_

Mrs. R C .Tamieson. 72a, Upland Road.11. Saxon Shore, Store. 62. Victoria. Av.K. J. Wulker, 232, Remuera Road Term.I. Penberthy, 100, Groat South Road.Robinson, 109. Remuera Road.L. O. Thomas, corner Bassett Road.Slieweiry, Storo, 107, Remuera Road.C. French, 209, Remuera Road

SANDRINGHAM—J and M. Russell. Grocers. 239, Balmoral

Road.R.. Collins, Storekeeper, Edendalo Road.E. J. Prince. Chemist, corner Kitchener

and Edundale RoadsGridley. 220, Edemlale Road.W. G. Edmonds, Carrie's Bldga.

SYMONDS STREET—,J. W. Jeffeoato, 99. Symonds Si.

MOTOR SERVICES.

PaLMERSTON BLDGS..Q ueen & Customs Sts

Motor Service# Phone 44-477CARS LEAVE DAILY FOR:

£3 - NEW PLYMOUTH. 8.30 a.ro - £2GISBORNE (one-day Bervice), 7 a.m. (In

conjunction with Whitfield's.) HAMILTON.7 a.m., 8.30 a.m., 10.30 a.m.. 1 p.m.. 2.30p.m., 6.15 p.m. ROTORUA, 7 a.m.. 2.30p.m. WAIWERA, WARKWORTH. MATAKANA, LEIOH. 9 a.m.. 3.30 p.m.; Sat..9 a.m., 2 p.m . Run., 9 a.m and 7 p.mAUCKLAND WHANGAREI. RUSSELL.KAITAIA. Etc.-Daily. 8.45 a.m.; Sunday.4 p.m. NAPIER AND HASTINGS. 50sOne-day Through Service.

Black and White Berrice.Leaves Auckland • Leaves Thame?

9. 0 a.m Week-days 7 9.0 a.m3.30 p.m Week-days 3. 0 p.m9.30 a.m Sundays 9.30 si.m6. 0 p.in Sundays R 30 p.m

Pares 10s Single: 17s Cd Return12-Trip Concession. £4 Uls

Intermediate Pares on applicationBooking Offices. PER 'Y SALMON(43. Customs St E. 1 hono 40-402)

C M.C MOTOR SF.RVICI Phone 44-477THAMES-JOHNSTON BIOS. Phrne 211W. .1 Wn EELER .V SON"! Phone 25 541

8 T A «■

AUCKLAND. HAMILTON.NEW PLYMOUTH, NV. -V "LYMOUTH

DAILY vrr SUNDAY.Leave i.cnj

Auckland. 7.45 a.m i? ijs .: 8 %.mHamilton, 10.45 a.m. !<•. {>, :■ .'5 a.m.Te Kuiti. 1.30 p.m i , i -mouth,Arr New Plymouth

fi p.m.FARES:--

A. «. I.To To Kuiti .'OO" New Plymouth .. • •' )" Ne.v Plymouth, returr, '.i

Hamilton to JNew Plymouth)

i S.-nis e.C I >t rn.

PHONE 42-4CJWHITE STAR BOOKING OFFICE.

20. Customs Street. E;s»t

QIBSON'S LTDHEAD OFFICE- NEW PLYMOUTH

ISBORNE AMD NAPIER.

ONE-DAY BEKVICE.Leave Auckland, 7 an Dii-y

BOOKING OFFICE: 20. Cist is Gf E.Phone 42 If,B

jrj A MILTON

Dcp Auck : W W DtHam.:7.0 a.m isdSlb"l a.m9.0 a.m. t V.": a.m10.45 a.m. 10.';' a.m.

1.0 p.m. 1.?. P.m.3.0 p.m. 3. p.m.G. 15 p.m. 6.1; p.m.

SUNDAYS.Dep Auck.: 7 a.m., 2.30 p.m., an ■ 7 p.m.Dep Ham.: 10.45 a.m., 3 p.m nnd ■■ 30 p.m.

Single Fare, 10a. Return, IV. 6d.Booking Office: 20. Customs St E. i 12-408NEWBY'S MOTORS. LTD., HA?, LTON.

OOTORUA MOTOR T ?ANS-OH PORT CO., LIMITED.Finest Fleet of Cars in NewCOMFORT AND SAFETY

DAILY SERVICES.Rotorua to Whakatane, Opotiki and Gia-

borne, at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. to \\ hakataneonly, 4.15 p.m., on arrival Auckland Express;Gisborne to Rotorua, C a.m and 8.30 a.m.:Whakatane to Rotorua, 7 a.m., connectswith 10.5 Express to Hamilton and Auck-land ; Rotorua to Wairakei and Taupo. 8.45a.m.; Rotorua to Napier, 1 p.m.

Oldest and largest firm in Rotorua.Phones 19 and 353. Wires: Motoco,'Rotorua Book with Thos Cook and Son,Government Tourist Bureau, or White StarOffice, Customs Street. Phone 42-4GB.

OA UCKLAND. MORRINS-xi VILLK. MATAMATA, TEAROHA (Via Taliuna), Sum-mer Timetable, AdditionalService. .Leaves White StarOffice. '2O. Custo-ns St. E., 9.30

a.m. and 3 p.m (Sunday 6 p.m only), ar-rive Morrinsville 1 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.: 'leAroha 1.30 p.m ard 7 p.m. Leaves To Aroha7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Morrinsville 7.30 a.m. and3.30 p.m., nrrivu Auckland 11 a.m. and 7p.m. Sunday, depart Te Aroha 8 a.m., Mor-rinsville 8.30 a.m , Matamata 7.45 a.m.

Leave White StarOffice for Paeroa. Waihi,

8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 8 Dm.(Sun., 0 a.m. nnd G p.m.). Tau-rnnga, Te Puke. Whakatanc,Opotiki, Gisborne, 8 a.m., 3

p.m (Sun., 9 a.m.). Leave Waihi for Auck-land daily, S a.in . 1 p m and 4.45 p.m.(Sun.. 1 p.m and 4.45 p.m.) Fares: Paeroa,15s; Waihi. 17s (id; Tauranga, 25s.—Waihi-Paeroa Transport Co . Ltd Phone 44 133

A UCKLAND. THAMES,

feb COROMANDEL, MERCURYBAY.—Bookings White Star.00. Customs St. 42-468

LAYCOCK, FAITHFULL, Fort St., 43-146Leaves Auckland: Leaves Thames:

6.30 a m.- Week days 7.30 a.m10. 0 a m 12.30 p.m3.30 p.m.. ..

9.30 a.m.—Sundays 9.~0 a.m6.30 p.m. ~

6.30 p.m.Thames-Auckland: 10s Single, 17s 6d Return.Thames-Coromandel: lis Od, -0s ReturnThames-Mercury Bay: 15s Single. QHs Return

WHITE AM) CORBM 1Garage. 41-517 Ihaniea. 40b

0"~ A UCKLAND - WHANGAREiA motor services, ltd.Auckland to: Warkworth,

Whangarei, Kaitaia, Maugonui,Kaeo, Keri Ken. haikohe,

Rawene, Russell. 7.-15 a.m. daily; Aiicklana-Whr.ngarei: Daily. 7.45 a.m. and 3 30 p.m.:Sundays, 8.45 a.m Auckland to W anvero,

Warkworth, Matakana. Leigh: Daily. 3.30p.m.; Sundays, 8 p.m. Whnnsnroi to Auck-land- Dailv, 3 a.m. and 11 a.m. Lc:gli toAuckland: Daily, 7.-15 a.m.: Sundays, 3 p.m.

Booking Offices: White Star, 20 CustomsStreet E., phono 42-468; White Top laxis.phone 767. V liangnrei.

41-000Regular Services to and from Hamilton

every 2 hours One-day Services to NewPlymouth. Hawera. Rotorua, GisborneNapier, Hastings. Booking Office for nilAARD Services throughout New Zealand.Reserve Seats at MARKEY'S AARD BOOKING OFFICE. Dilworth Bids (opp Waverlev Hotel). Customs St. E Phones: TwoLinos. 41-POP and 44-656 After Honrs- 10-518.

HAMILTON KAV/iiiA11 SERVICE.Leaves Hamilton DAILY

at 145 p.m.; To Awamutu, 2.30 p.m.;Kawhia, DAILY. 7.30 a.m.-J. P Robinson.Proprietor Book Seats by collect wire,AARD. Hamilton, Phono 41-656. Auck-land

A ARI)-C4AUCKLAND •£* KAITAIA.

SERVICES.DIRECT. DAILY. 8 a.m

Also Trains met Wliansarei for North.lIUTLEY'S MOTORS. Awanni

UCKLAND DARGAVILLE.

Travel tin. Cheaper Way and Help theRailway. Take your Rail Ticket to PaparoaStation nnd join out new COMFORTABLESEDAN fti-yi.l Mail Bus, arriving Dargavillo3.15 p.m Fare, including Rail: Single,ISs Id; Return. 34s 2d

Book Collect Telegram toSMITH AND BRADLEY.

Hup Proprietors. T)nrirnvil!e

KgM T}00K.I NO OFFICE.I'll ONE 40-800.

NAPIER AND HASTINGS 8.30 A.M.DAILY, via ROTORUA AND TAUPO.

One-day Service. No Changing Curs.Faro. £2 10s Single. XI 15s Return.

Hooking Office Checker, N.Z. InsuranceBldgs. Phono 40-800. Cars leave Daily

from Checker Booking: Office. 18, Queen St.(Waverley Hotel Bldgs.), mid Laycock and

Fait!ifull, 1-1. Fort St Phone 43-146.

46-800 46-800HEAD BOOKING OFFICE: 18, QUEEN ST.

Between G.PO and Waverley llolel.Hamilton 7.30 a.ill , 8.30 a.tn., 2 6.15 p.m.Kotoruii—B.3o a.m., 2 p.rnNew Piyinouth—7.1)0 am. daily.Napier, Hustings, via Taupo—B.3o a.m. daily.Gisborno—B 30 a.m., 2 p.m. daily.Whangarci—B 30 a.m. 4 p.m daily Sundays.

9 u.m., i p.m.Kaoo, llussell. Mangonui, Kerikeri. 8.30 a.mDargiiville—7.4s a.m.. 8.45 Sundays

Cars Leave Daily fromCHECKER BOOKING OFFICE.

18. QUEEN STREET (Waverley HotelBldss.), and

LAYCOCK AND FAITH FULL.11, Fort St Phono 43-146.

Booking Agencies m Suburbs of City

JESTER'S jyjOTORS(Royal Mail.)

Mondny-Fridiiy. 8.15 a.m. and 5.10 p.mSaturday, 8. lo a.m. and 1.15 p.m.Sunday, 8.10 p.in

Leaves Matakana. 7 a.m.; Warkwoi'lh.7.25 a.m

'Cars loovo daily from Laycock and Faithfull, 11, Fort St..

PHONE 43-140.

SHIPPING.

TTNION STEAM SHIP pOMPXIS'"? OFU NEW ZEALAND, IJMIILD.

Sailings (Circumstances Permitting).

Sydney Direct (from iVucklniKl).*Ma ram a Friday, February l£i, S p.rn•R.M.M.S. Aorangi Moftdiiiy, EobrUftry 22.

Sydney (from W<slli.n([ton).

•Marama mFriday. February ft

•R.M.S. Monowai Tuesday. February 9.'Maunganui Friday. February I--

Fiji (Suva), Tonga (Nukualofa, Hafipuj. undVavau), and Samoa (Apia).

Tofua (from Auck.) Monday, Feb. !M, 11 fl.n)

Gisborne and Napier (Cargo Only).Waimea Tuesday. February I. p.m

Wellington, Lytlelton. Danedin, TiaimraWaipiata (Cargo Only) Friday. Februarys.

Picton (from Wellington) S.£>. IWEabineMon.. Wed., Fri.. 3 p.m.. Sat., 1.15 i p.m.

Lyttelton (from Wellington,!.Kangatira Mon..Wed., F:ri., 'IAJ* P-niWahino Tues., Thura.. bat.. I.W P- m -

Berths Booked Auckland OBice.

CANADA-UNITED STATES-EUROPEThrough Bookings by

CAN ADIAN-A USTRALASI A N 1 -INEFrom Auckland via Fiji. Eionorulta

Victoria and Vancouver, 11 a.ai-

•R.M.S. NIAGARA Feb. 9. A»l. Hi. May 31•R.M.M.S. AORANGI Mar 8. May c. Juno 2?

And every four week» thereafter.

EXCURSION TO HCJ'NOLULUParticulars on Application

CANADUN AND U.S.A RAILWAYTRAVEL. . „Itinorar: s. Coßt of lours, and ft"

in; raiation nuppued.i , ' and II- tol Reservations Ai:::iXD ired

V) AME'-'ICA AND EUROPE.Thro, xh Bookings by

r i v lON FIYAL MAIL LINE,Fr- 1 " Wellingt- n, via Rarotonga. iamti

and 3an Francisco.*R M MO NOW \I Feb. 2.1. Apl. 10. Jane 14»R.M - MAKURA Mar. 22. May I.luly 12

i'; every four we,eks thereuitwc''.'tßsengers in Threw Class<ia.

Ui1 \. AND CANADIAN RAILWAYTRAVEL,

It. .'..oraries, Cost of Tours, ar.iil £.31information supplied.

Rail ard Hotel Reservations Arranged.

RIE-T LINE TO LONDONi;OYAL MAIL STEAMER*

Via B'-dney, Melbourne. Adelaide, Fre-mantk Colombo. Aden, Suez, Port baid,Naple.i, Toulon, Gibraltar, and Southhump-ton. w

' Steamer. Tons Laje�ORONTE3 ..

•• 20,000 teb. 24tI'ORSOVA .. .. 12,000 Mar. 1G

•ORFORD '.. 20.000 Mar. «0

•ORAM A .... 20.000 AP >3

4'ORMONDE ■■ 15.000 ''P l - 27tTourist Steamer—One Claaa Or.Ty

•Calls Ilobart tDoes not call Aden.FARES. NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON.Ist Saloon—From .£lO4 Sinffle. ,CJ«3 Itetarn3rd Class—From £39 S.ngle, i'7(< rieturnTourist—From £4O Single, £72 Return.

All fares subject to exchange, wuich maybe ascertained on enquiry.

U.S.S. CO. OF N.Z., LTD., Asenta.

rpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGJ- COMPANY, LTD., DIRECT SER-VICE TO THE UNITED KINO DOM VIA

PANAMA CANAL AND CURAC'AQ.S:iili.ng Family From

Steamer f Subject to AK**Tation).*KKAIUERA ..

Wellington Feb. 27tRANGITIKI ..

Wellington Mar. 24,

•RUAHINE+RANGITATA•RDTORUA

WellingtonWellingtonWellington

Feb. 27Mar. 24,

Noon.Apl. 23May 21May

�New Motor Vessel—l7,ooo tous—rot ca]Curacao or Pitcairn Island 'Oil bCalling off Pitcairn Island {weathermitting). Return Ticketn interchangewith oilier lines on adjustment of fare'.

THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO.. LliJ.(N.Z. Head Office: Maritime Bldgs..

Wellington.)A. H. SINEL. Local Manager, Quay !

City

Q U N A R D Jj I H E-

Travel Home via United States find Canadaand Cross the Atlantic by

AQUITANIA, BERENG ARIA.MAURETANIA,

Or other Magnificent Steamers from U.S.A.and Canada to England, or, i:: proceed-ing Homo by direct steamer or via Aus-tralia, return by Cunard Transatlantic.Good selection of Berths; actual.y he.d inNew Zealand.

FOR LONDON, VIA PANAMA CANALOR CAPE HOILS' ROUTE.

PORT CAROLINE Auckland Feb. 13PORT BOWEN PortChalme:r.ii, Feb. 17PORT PIRIE "Waiujiinui Mar. 8

Limited Accommodation for SalcoD Pas-sengers.

For Accommodation a.nd full particularsapply to

HEATHER, ROBERTON, LTD.,FARMERS' CO.OP. AUCTIONEERING

CO., LTD.,Or U.S.S. Co.. THOS. COOK AND SON.

MATSON LINE.

ATS O N L/ 1 N E-

TO ENGLAND, VIA AMERICA.Liners Stop at Suva. Fuijo Pago, Honolulu,

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WONDERFUL SCENIC ROUTES.Auck- .U.or,i>- San

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SONOMA Apl. 23 Anl. 2? M:jv 5 May 11All Matson Liners stop nt beautiful Paso

Pago 44 hours after leavim; Suva.

AUCKLAND TO SYDNEY SERVICE.jMARTPOSA Mondt.y, Feb. '22 fc'. a.m.KTERRA Friday. Mar. 13 5 p.m.SONOMA April S, 5 n.m.

Full information, booklets, tares, etc... onApplication.HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE, LTD..

General Agents foi New Zealand,Quay Street, Auckland,

Telephone t,S-SSO.

13 AND M ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS

To London, via Colombo, Egypt, Marseilles,alternatively at Bombay. Aden, Pt. Sudan.Gibraltar, Plymouth.

Sailing from Sydney.

MMOLDAVIA§*MOOLTAN --

- -

*:S'L'RATHNAVEIi - -

§*M ALO.fA

17,000 Feb. 1921,000 Mnr. 222,1i()Q M;ir. 1121,000 Mar. 23

list Class and Tourist. *Calls BombayjCalls Hn'oirt.

FARES FROM NEW ZEALAND:First Saloon: Second! Saloon:

Singlo from £lOl. Single from fS-S.Return from £152. Return from £lsl.

■(Exclusively Tourist ClunaSinglo from £lO. Return from £72.

All Fares Subject to Exchan;:©.Local Agents

RUSSELL AND SOMERS. LTD..(Passenger alii Freight 'I

N.Z. SHIPPING CO., LTD. <Pui«em;er.)

QOUTH AFRIG.. AND ENGLAND,O BLUE FUNNEL AND WEIITE STAR,ABERDEEN JOINT SERVICE.

tThemistoclcs Feb 12*Nostor Mar. 5 JCernnio Mar. 15

3rd Class. tCarries "Cabin" Class (i.e.,superior 2nd class) only.

Soutij Afrio.i LondonSingh? Return Sinclo. Return.

Ist . £74 10s iIH7 £l(4 £IS3Cabin .. £SO 10a fliO £Hi £1553rd . . -£23 £!«_ .-fr.9To the above fare exchhiige lniiis . be added.For full particulars apply to

DALGETY AN- CO . LTD..HENDERSON AND MACFAI'LANE.

LTD.,L. D. NATHAN AND CO.. LTD..A. S. PATERSON AND CO., LTD.

A BERDEEN AND COMMONWEALTHA LINE.ONE CLASS ONLY.

Passenger Service to Lcndon, via Sydney,Melbourne. Adelaide, Fremrntle, Colombo.Port Said," Malta, and Southair pton.

For full particulars, applyDALGETY AND CD., LTD..L. D. NATHAN AND CO., LTD.;A. S PATERSON AND CO.. LTD.;HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE.

LTD.

V LIED A, FOR WAITAKA UURUAND KAF:\UA.

RECEIVES CAE GO A'l KING'S WHARFEvery MONDAY, tiil 12 Koon.

For MIRANDA. Mon. 2:., 13 Noon.

A. G. BERTRAM AND CO.,Phono (U3467.

STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD.Time of Sailing. Receiving and ShippingCargo, subject to weather and otherCircumstances permitting. Phone 43-880.

Leave AUCKLANDfor OUTPORTS: for AUCKLAND.

AWANUI+and KAIMAUMAUC

?ORbMANDEL. PONTJH «ANGITOTOTues., 2nd. 10 a.m. 2nd, 3 p.m.

Fri. 6th. neon mNprnm

GT. BARRIERt Tburs.,B a.m RANGITOIOHOUHORAi Feb let. 3 p.m. WAKAtKERIKERI+ PURLRUA EAttOtOi

kIwaUIS. Feb. let. 2 p.m. - - - KAWAUmi?ki'TTHY BAYt Tues., noon -safe2w\ltf&OHt 'Feb. Ist. 2 pm

NWcdA 3rdVa mL

OMlHftblGHl MATn; Feb. 1. 2 p.m.

OPOTIKI & KUTARERE Hon., 5 P-m-PARBNGA Feb.l.t. 3 J m PONOtPIAKO M°n,ary -.r " TANIWHAPAEROA+ TE AHUUA w p mm.iM c»nd 6 30 p m. Wed. 3rd. 2.30 p.m.

OPUAt, WHANGAROARUM

Sangc/NUI AND iotara NOR-m

TAURANGA3and

mROTORUA. ViaTauranea

TMI.UA?" Tuef!^rni2 r• • • TUHOBt

MlEsf 9 am° "G

Wed, 3rd. 10 a.m. Thurs. 4th. 5 a.m.•Ranfptoto.

TURCAt. KOPOt Thurs.,!! p.m. PONOtWHANOARURU Mon.. 2 p.m P^ROTO

MAo»

Km°6Rp™. Mm. ft mffi.WAIPU+ Thurs., per Claymore O.T PointSURFPALE*. OSTEND'. O.HHA+Mon., Tues.. Wed.. Thi.rs., 9.15 n.m . Thur».f

6.50 p.m.. Fri. 6.30 p.m.. Sat., 1.40 p.m.,BAy°AWAEOW j»d ORAPIDS

Mon., Wed., 0.15 a.m., Sat., 1.45 p.m.

WHANGARF.ITues. 2nd. 4.30 p.m. Wed. 3rd, 4 p.m.

WHANANAKP Feb. Btlu noon PAROTO:"WHANGAM ATA Feb. 9th. noon TUHOE,WHAN O A TITHOE.

S'S-ffioOTß AXD WANGANTHEvery Tues., noon. "All lU "Ul

Cargo previous day to 11 a.m. Sailing Day.

Overtime charged after 4 p.m. and 11 a.r. .on Saturday. No Cargo received within onehonr of sailing- Prepaid*. Carpo Only!.

77 Tvri O BRANCH SERVICE.P Plymouth and london. via1 ' SUEZ! PORT SAID. MALTACalls Colombo One Class Only.

s7dner:

S.S. BARRABOOL . 13.000 Feb- aS.S. BATjRAWALD 13.000 Mar. wgR RENPTGO

r Rnipa to London from .£39. plusNewly organised fast service,

{.xendnge. Snacious Decks, Cinema,Swimming Bath ; Better Menus (late dinner).

\ND SHIPPING CO., Ltd..T^perso¥Landmacfarlane.ltd.nn .™ oa VILL AND ALBIONS COMPANY. LIMITED.

„

Announce ALTERATION in ran AMAland-England Service via PANAMACANAJj

_

TAMAROA. UA JA ?7 A *April 5. . y " '

Will carry onlyCABIN CLASS PASSENGERS.

£72 to £B2 S.; £126 to £144 R.lONIC. rAiNCi.\u, 3 June 2«.TOURisT PASSENGERS ONLY.

£3B to £65 S.; to £ll7 R.Passengers travelling to U.S.A. should askfor full detail? of fares to New York. f:3

Pannrm Canal.EARLIER SAILING.TAINUI, February 9.

All Fares Plus Exchange and Tax.Agents.—L. D. Nathan and Co., Ltd., A. S.Paterson and Co., L'iSiy]Dalgety and Co.,

Ltd.

JAPAN AND C Ef-I NA.

BY THE E. AND A. MAIL LINE.Via

Brisbane, Rabo.ul and Manila.

NANKIN ".058 Feb. 13NELLORE ..

•• .6,653 Mar 12TANDA ..

6.956 April 13Through Bookings to America, Europe.

Round the Pacific and Round the World atSpecially Reduced Riites.EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. CO..

LIMITED.Tliief Passenger Agents for New Zealand:The N.Z. Shipping Co., Ltd., Wellington,

Local Agents:N.Z. Shipping Co., Ltd.

European Passengers Only.RUSSELL AND SOMERS. LTD..

65, Fort Street-Freight: European and Chinese Passengers.

HU DDARI-P. AKK E R LINE.Sailings (Circumstances Permitting).

FOR SYDNEY (Direct from Auckland).UT.TMAROA Friday. February 5. II a.m.FOR SYDNEY (Direct from Wellington).ULIMAKOA Friday. February )9

Fitted with Wireless Te;egrapuy.Surueon Carried.

Office: QUAY ST. (opp. Queen's Wharf).Phone 43-183.

NORFOLK IBLA ND.LORD HOWE ISLAND & SYDNEY.

S.S MORINDA.Sailing February 8, ot 4 p.m.

(Circumstances permitting).Visit idyllio Noriolk Island for a pleasant

holiday. Return fare, £ls 4a.Regular 5-weekly Service maintained.

BURNS, PHILP <5: COMPANY, LTD..3, Albert Street, Auckland.

ICHAKDSOS. LINE.FOR NAPIER. WAIROA. WAIL.O»

KOPU AND KICKS BAY.M.V. PUKEKO--On TUESDAY.

FOR GISBORNE. TOKOMARU ANDTOLAGA BAYS.

M.V. PUKEKO-On TUESDAY.WATKIN AND WALLIS,

Phones 42-4 GO and 45-707. Agents.

Kennedy coastal service.Motor-Vessel ENDEAVOUR.

Prince's Wharf.Sailing TO-DAY (Mcnday), February 1, forWhangaroa, Totara North and Kerifccri.Cargo received until 4 p.m. TO DAY (Moil-day).—E. H. KING AND CO., Agents.Phone 42-123; 5, Union Buildings.

171RAN[fflAM,JL1 RANKHAM,VJ. X 1 RANKHAM, JUID.,

HELLABY'S BLDGS. Phone 41-010.Sailings (Circumstances Permitting).

AWAN DI Tiri Sat. 6th, noon.HICKS BAY )

TOKOMAKU B.) AlargnretTOLAGA BAY ) W. Tues. 2nd, 1 p.m.GISBORNE )

WHANGAREI andONF.-TRFE PT. Coronation Tues. 2nd, 5 p.m.WARKWORTH Pitoito.i Tues. 2nd, S a.m.HOKIANGA Hokiausa Thurs. 4th, 3 p.m

(from Onehungi).

EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, ETC.

A t;iS. fitJCHESS,i tt?M\ AUCKLAND'S FASAUCKLAND'S FAST

ESSs. LUXURY EXCURSIONSTEAMER (Capt. Waan.)kNEROA OCEAN BEACH,

WAIHEKE ISLAND (via Matiatia). aad

THE NEW SCENIC EOUTE VIA THEGEMS OF XIIE HAURAKJ GULF.

Leave LeaveCentral MfttintiaWharf. (on return).

?UKS.. Feb. 2 9.80 a.m. 6.50 p.m.*'HURS., Feb. 4 9.50 a.m. 6.30 p.m.'RID., Feb. 5 (i.!! 0 p.m. �lAT., Fob. 6 6.30 a.m.;aT„ Ftb. 6 l.do p.m. 3 p.m.

(Via Kawau)•Leaves Kawau, 4 p.m.

JLeaves Kawau, 11 P-m.FARES.—To Matiatia, 2s (id Return.(10 Single-trip Concession Ticket. lOiOTo Kawau: Return Ticket. 5s 0d

Ordinary Return Ticket. 7s 6dExcursion Return Ticket. 3s OdChildren Half-price

Refreshments Obtainable on Board.Selected Orchestral Music on Excursion.Buses for Oneroa, !ld, and Surfdnle, <td.

connect with etsarner at Matiatia.WATKIN AND WALLIS,

Managing Agenti.

Phones: 42-IGO and 45-707.

AT B.S. CO.. LTD.

DAUi* EXCURSION TRIPS.

MONDAY TO THURSDAY INCLUSIVE.S.S. lEIAUITI

Leaves O.lii a m.,MOTUIHI ISLAND <la Gd), SURFDALB(2<s 8d). OSTEND AND OMIHA (2s 9d).

CHILDREN HALF FARE

RANGITOTO, MO'I'UIHt and ISLING-TON BAY. Dfl.ity Service.—Olive Ross

leaves Launch Stoou 3.0 a.m., Islington Baj4 p.m.. Motuihi 4.30, Ransritoto 5 p.m. R*-turn Fare. Is Od anc. i!». Call at Devonpoifc—N. i. INGLIS, Prop. Phone 42-183.

SHIPPING, MAILS AMD WEATHER.fiPOET OF AUCKLAND.

SATURDAY'S ARRIVALS.

<9.40 r.m.'. from W elhr.eton.T'lcht (" from Whangarca.

- WnkaS?an a.iE.i. / from Russell: Tuhoe (3.50■>fP" j from Coast; Marparet W. {4.50 p.m.).

'East Coast hays: Eauiti (7.35 p.m.),IVaihekc: Omana (9.55 p.m.), from

B»J Duchess (10 p.m.). fromjKaiau

I\,< SATURDAY'S DEPARTURES.fceminimi? (7- 10 n '• - rT Wellington.

Tiros (12.?0 p.m >. for Coast; Tiri (1.-10-

tl ), for Coast: Omana (1.50 p.m.). forJWes Bay; Duchess (1.55 p.m.), for Kawau;Paoiti (1.55 p.m.''. for Waiheke; Tuhoe (9.5PJH.}. for Tauranpa.

y.'-'- YESTERDAYS ARRIVALS.Hnctrngoon (9 55 p.m.). from Falmouth.

' ': t Waimea (1.45 p.m.). from Napier.

~ YESTERDAY'S DEPARTURES.Tani'irha < 5 - 5 P.m.). for Paeroa : Cororia-

-1 to (ii-5 I'.eiA. for Whongarei; Claymore.(5.-tO ji.cn.), for Whangarei.

VESSELS DUE TO-DAY.Ihicbess, from Matir.fia, 7.50 a.m.Omana from Waiheke, 8.40 a.m.Ranritoto. from Thames, 6 p.m.Hauiti. from Waiheke. 6.15 p.m.

from Paeroa. 10 p.m.■ Pakeko, from Portland, evening.

VESSELS SAILING TO-DAY.Duchess, for Matiatia, 5 a.m.Rangntoto. for Thames. 9 a.m.Hauiti, tor Waiheke, 9.15 a.m.Paroto. for Ken Keri. noon.Pone, for Kerepeehi. 2 p.m.

: -Kawau, for Mnssrawai, 2 p.m.Wib, 'for Russell, o p.m.Omana, for Warkivorth, 6 p.m.

VESSELS EXPECTED AT AUCKLAND.' nfTEBCOI.OXIAL AXD COASTAL.

tJlimaroa, Sycney. February 2.Waipiata, Southern ports, February 4.Kar?tu. Sidney. February 5.Winjfatui. Southern ports, February 6.Niagara, Sydney, February S.Morinda. Norfolk Island. February 8.Miirwna." Sydney. February IG.

OVEESEAS.Grace Harwar, Seychelles Island, ex-

pected.Norfolk. Gisborne. February 2. to load.Port Melbourne, Wellington, February 3.

io load.Brisbane Maru, Jaran, via ports, Febru-

ary 3.

EARLY SAILINGS FROM AUCKLAND.rSTEECOLOKIAX, AND OVERSEAS.

Herraiaras/ London. February 2.Brisbane- Maru, Japan, via Sydney, Feb-

ruary J., Norfolk. London. February 3.' Uliriaroa. Sydney. February 5.

Port Melbourne. London. February 6.Morinda, Norfolk Island. February S.Port: Caroline, Lvndon, February 10.Siarama. Sydney. February 19.

/

PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE.Kiagara. left Vancouver January 6; ar-

rived Auckland January 25; eailed forSydney January 26.

Hakara. left Sydney January 21 for WeJl-ineton and San Francisco; left Well-ington January 26; due San Fran-cisco February 12.

Sonoma, left Los Angeles January S;left Auckland for Sydney January 29.

Aonsnsi. leaves Vancouver February 3 forAuckland and Sydney; due AucklandFebruary 21; sails for Sydney Feb-niary £2.

Varinosa, le*;ve3 L/os Angeles February3; due Auckland February 20; dueSydney February 25.

Sierra, left Sydney January 19; leftAuckland January 23; due San Fran-cisco February 10.

Mcnowai. left Snn Francisco January 20;du* Wellington February S; due Syd-ney February 13.

AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND.Ulimaroa. left Sydney January 29 for

Auckland; due February 2.M?iun?anui, left Auckland January 29 for

Sydney#ifsjama. left Sydney January 29 for Well-

ington: duo February 2.

BRITISH PASSENGER STEAMERS.Raragitiki. left Southampton January 15;

due Wellington February IS.Taitarca. left Southampton January _<;

due: Wellington March 2.Ruahine. leaves Southampton February

12; due Auckland March 20.lonic, leaves Southampton February 26;

duc-i Auckland April 6.

VESSELS IN POET.In Stream.—Waitomo. Waitemata, Gun-

bar, Piri (aux. schooner), Mako, Kai-rar.ga. Kaitoke, Kaimanawa, Kurov,Recorder (cable steamer), Vileehi(American yacht). "Waiotapu, SouthernCross, Kucula (Admiralty oil tanker),Nahlin (yacht).

Devonport.—H.M.S. Philomel, H.M.S.Diomede, H.M.S. Veronica,Laburnum. .

Queen's Wharf—Hercmnius (A. S. Pater-eon and Coy.), Bemuera

North* wkll—Ksnna CU.S.S. Coy.), Wai-hemo. (U.S.S. Coy.).

„ ,

Prince's Wharf—Otaio (N.Z.S. Coy.),

Wnicnea (U.S.S. Coy.).Western Wharf—Antinous (Speddmg.

Central Wharf—Huntingdon (N.Z.SCoy.).

,

Chelsei—Knritea (U.S.S. Coy.).

OVERSEAS SHIPS.MOVESIZSTTS DUE DATES.

Ops wa, left Liverpool November 2S forAuckland. Wellington. Lytteltcn. Dun-ecLn and Timaru (arrived January 2.).

Grace Hanvar (ship), left SeychellesIsland October for Auckland (due endof January).

Norfolk, in ballast, left Falmouth Decem-ber/10 for Wellington (arrived Janu-ary 20).

Karaxr ea. left London December 10 forSuva, Port Chalmers, Lyttelton (ar-rived January 23) and Napier.

Karhada,- left Calcutta December 3 viaEEStern ports, for Auckland, V elling-tcn. Lyttelton. Timaru. Dunedmand Bluff (arrived January 22).

Remise'a. left London December 17 forWellington and Auckland (arrivedJanuary 30).

Otaio, left Liverpool December 20 forAuckland (arrived January 27) Wei!-

Lyttelton, Dunedin and Blun.

Tae Kal/ngo left Portland on Saturdayfor Wellington.

Hoe Karetu will leave Suva to-morrowfcvening for Auckland.

Tap Waipiaia is to leaveiftfmorin and Wellington to-morrow forAucMaii'l.

The Winga'.u is to leave Dunedini atf;vf o'clock this ev ening for Timaru, Lo't-tislten. "Wellirgton and Auckland.

The Kiwitea is to move from WesternWhan to Chelsea this morning. She isto nail to-morrow for Wes'pcrt and Grcy-inoutb, where she will load for New Ply-mouth and Auckland.

The aimea arrived at Auckland yester-day afternoon from Napier and berthedat Prirc-i'a 'iVhfvrf She is to leave onler return to G; \b >•-.? and Napier at threeo'clock tomorrow fitcrnocn.

The Pukek:> sheep at RakinoIfkr.d vesterd.'.y &nd proceeded to Port-land She A" due at Auckland this evening

unci will rail as usual for Napier and EastCoast bays to-morrow afternoon.

"Watkin ar.d VTailis advise that the Portarrived at Dunedin on Saturday.

8h» i* io k-.-r.-e to-day for Tiinam, Lytte'l-ton. "Wellington, Tan rang a and "Whangarei.

The steum yacht Nahlin arrived at Auck-land on Saturday evening from WhancaroaSpC. anchored in ihe stream off Stanley Bay..Khi> will ;bei<'i this morning at "WesternJWliarf io', rc-fre". and is to sail to-morrowtnoniiag for Taurar.ga.

PACIFIC COAST CARGO.The "Cnion Company's transpacific steamer

Ws.ikf.va is to leave Vancouver to-day andSun Francisco on February 15 for Papeete,Auckland, Wellington, LytteHon, Dunedin,

and Sydney. She is due atAuckland abcut jlarch 12.

HANGITIKI LEAVES KINGSTON.The Nev.- Zealand Shipping Company has

received cnblc- advice that the Rangitiki'eft Kingston on Thursday, en route from

and Southampton to New Zealand.Jne Rsngitil;: is due at "Wellington on{ cpruary 18. She has passengers and mail

"" Zealand and cargo for discharge att tilir.gion a •ad Auckland.

TAMAEOA LEAVES LONDON.y-P 3 ® Savill and Albion liner Tama-.:j,„ re s®rt,!d to have left London on Fri-

?r-rrJ anc! Auckland. She isat Wellmgi.cn on March 2. The Tama-carrying cabin-class passengers only,

in vessel to leave England•endcc comilany*6 new one-class passenger

THE PARRAKOOLA.The Swedish motor-ship Parrakoola is to

ir'T l February 20 forAuckland, Wellington and Australian ports.

tJ3E TANKER LAUREL.w«6 <ar'^er Laurel is reported toa ?i •J3 ?, 1? Francisco on Friday forAuckland, tVellmjio:a and Sydney.

TANKER DESPATCHED.„ "Pi? tanker Semiramis was des-patched «« Saturday morning for Well-D "ne

nm

A after discharging bulkWharf

SheJl <: °m P any at Western

CAB.GO FROM NEW YORK.The Co:iimonwtiiiH.h and Dominion Linesteamer Port Huater was to leave Newlork on .Saturday for Auckland and Well-mgton. hhe is due at Auckland aboutrebraary iS,

OTAIO TO SAIL.The Nor Zealand Shipping Companv's

Tnotor-ujior Otaio, which is unloading cargofrom j-iivi>rpool nt Prince's Wharf, is tosa'i to-morrow ev«c;.ng for Wellington, Lyt-teiton, Diueam und Bluff.

NORFOLK TO COMPLETE.The; Federal Line steamer Norfolk is ex-pected to leave 'Giisborne this evening forAuckland to complete loading for London,

Avonmouth., Liverpool and Glasgow. Shewill berth at Que em's Wharf.

TAINUI'S LOADING.The Shiiw, Savill and Albion lineir Tainui

\<-

rdue at Wellington on Thursday fromWsnganui to complete her homeward load-ing. She is to leave Wellington on Feb-

ruary 10 for Soul;liß.mpton and London, viaPanama.

CORNWALL FROM LIVERPOOL.The Fec'eral Line steamer Cornwall was

to leav® Liverpool on Saturday for Auck-land, Napier. Wellington, Lyttelton andPort Chalmers. She is. d\ie at Aucklandabout Muxlh S.

THE MELBOURNE MARU.The Japanese lnotor-ship Melbourne Maru

is scheduled to leave Moji to-day for Hong-kong, Brisbane. 'Sydney. Melbourne, Well-ington ar<l Auckland. She is due at Well-ington on March 2:.

HERMINIUS TO SAIL.The Bluw, Ss.irill and Albion steamer

Herminiiif., which is loading for Englandat Queen's Wharf. is to be despatched to-morrow tsrening for London, via Panamaand Jam.iica.

KENT REACHES COLON.The Foderal Line steamer Kent, which

left Antwerp on January 6 for Auckland,is reported to have reached Colon onThursday. She is due at Auckland aboutFebruary 15.

TELE ANGLO-CANADIAN.mo';or-ahip Anglo-Canadian arrived at

Wellington on Saturday evening from Ade-laide. She is to load wool for Dunkirk,London and Hull, and will leave Welling-ton t>daj for Tolaga Bay, Lytteltcn, Bluff,Port Chalmers arid Timaru to complete.She :is to leave Timaru on February 20.

PCRT CAROLINE DELAYED.The C-<i:nmonwe«ith and Dominion Line

steamer E'ort Caroline has been delayed atLyttelton and will now leave on February8 for Auckland, where she is due on themorning of February 11. She is to leaveAucklant. on February 13 for London, viaCape Horn. Heather, Roberton, Limited,are tne local ajrents.

A IffiANGI AT VANCOUVER.The Royal IDhil liner Aorangi arrived

at Vancouver last Thursday afternoon fromSydney. .She i.s to leave Vancouver atnoon or. Wednesday on her return tripto Sydn iy, via Honolulu, Suva and Auck-land. Elbe is due at Auckland on Feb-ruary 2] and will resume her voyage thefollowing day.

RfSMUEFIA DISCHARGING.The lievr Zealand Shipping Company's

liner E.enuera amived at Auckland on Sat-urday m:rning iio.n Wellington and berthodat Queen's Wharf to complete dischargeand coir mence leading for London. Shewill complete hur cargo at Tokomaru Bay,Lytteltui,, Timaru. and Wellington, and if>to leave Wellington on February 27 forLondon, via Panama.

ANTESOUS IN PORT.The s earner Antinous arrived at Auck-

land cn Saturday morning from Tampico,Mexico, lifter a tine and uneventful voyage.She beithed at Western Wharf to com-mence discharge of her cargo of asphaltum.She i 3 irpected to sail to-morrow eveningfor Wei Jington and New Plymouth, whereshe wil. complete discharge. Spedding.Limited, are tbei local agents.

HUNTINGDON TO LOAD.The 1 federal Line steamer Huntingdon

arrived at Auckland last evening fromFalmoutli, in to commence loadingfor LonJon. She will berth this morningat Central Whi.rf. The vessel is to loadalso at Gisborne, _ Wanganui, Wellingtonand Napier, and is to leave Napier onMarch for London, via Panama. TheNew Z< aland Shipping Company are thelocal agents.

PORT BOWEN'S LOADINGThe (lornmonvr-ealtb and Dominion Line

steamer Port Bo'.ven left Port Kembla lastWednesday evening for New Plymouth,where iihe is due this morning to com-mence i:.er homeward loading. She willcomplete her cargo at Wellington. Bluffand Poit Chalmers, and is to clear PortChalmei::} on February 17 for London, viaCape Horn and Montevideo.

RANGITANE'S PASSENGERS.Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's

motor-]i':ier Raugitane, which left Veiling-ton on Saturday morning for Southamptonand Lo:i:.don, took the following saloon pas-senger e;

First Class.—Mrs. Arkwright, Mrs. A. E.Ba>i, Mr S. CI. Bates, Mr. 1. A. J. Blytn.Mrs. B'ytb, Mies T. O. A. Blytb. MasterA A Blyth. Mr. M. Cohen, Miss D. L.E Cu.v.i!, Major P. W. P. Carlyon-Bniton,Mrs. Cii.rlyon-Bntten. Lady V. D. Fletctier,Dr J w. Hunt, Mrs. Hunt, Miss B. M.Hunt. Mr. R. G. Jebb. Mrs. Jebb. Mrs.M G. Moore. Mrs. E. J. Riddiford. MissB M Roger? Harrison. Mr. C. Roor.ey.Mr. B. Reynolds. Mr. P. E. Suttie. Mrs.Silttie, Miss K. Sherriff, Mrs. Sharp Smith.Miss A. Willi am is.

Simeon3 Class —Miss M. G. C. Beale, MrsE Bevan, Miss E. Connaughton. MrF.M. Chirpman, Colonpl J. S. Gamble. Mrs.Gamble, Miss M. Gamble. Miss P. Gamble.Mrs A, E. Hudson, Miss M. J. Hudson,Mr.' G, Kaye, Mr. E. W Trdgell. Mrs.Tadscli, Miss E-. J- Tadjrell. Miss E. M.Guy. Mrs. T. O- Morgan. Mr. and Mrs.I. E. lilicbalmore, and 125 third class.

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE.Tho followini: vessels are expected to be

within range (if the undermentioned wire-less stations to-day:— ,

Auckland.—M iiui Pomare, Maunganui,Sonoma. Tofua, Ulimaroa. VnTraviUe.

Wellington.—Celtic, Monarch. Knponga,Karanifa. Marc,ma. Matakana. Norfolk. Oto-kia Pert Melbourne. Fonc.tane, Rangitata.Rangiti'ii, Tainui', Semiranius.

Awtr;ia.—Arc.envohr. Cathay, Knrepo.Maku.ra, Mongolia. Waikouaiti, Wakakura.Mouowni.

BY TELEGRAPH.

WELLINGTON,—January 30: Arrived—Wahinti <7 s.ni.'t from Lyttelton; Gale (31a.m.). from Wtnganui; Ando Canadian(6.20 p.m.). from Adelaide. Sailed—Hanpi

:

tune ('I a.m.), !:or Southampton; Waipahi(12.30 p.m.). lor Dunedin; Holmdale (1-5p.m.), :'or Duneel in: Poolta (1.15 p.m.). forNew P ymouth- Gale (5.40 p.m.). for Lyt-telton; John (7 p.m.). for New Plymouth;Wahinii (7.50 ]:.m.) for Lyttelton. January31- Arrived—lilangatira (7.10 a.m.). fromLytteltcn; Wn:.i:iarino (12.30 p.m.), fromNapier.

LYT'IELTON .--January 30: Arrived—Ra-ngatira (6.45 n.m.i. from Wellington; Wai-pinta (II a.m.). from Timaru; Taupata (10.50

a.ra ), from Tarakohe. Sailed—Storm(noQis!', for Dtvacdin; Rangatira (9.15 p.m.),for Willing!oi i. January 31: Arrived—Wahinii (G.50 u,:m.), from Wellington.

DUN'EDIN.-•-January 30; Arrived—PortWaikati) (5.55 a.m.), from Wellington.Sailed-Ardenvohr (6.45 a.m.), for Wanga-nui; "Wakskuru (1.40 p.m.), for Akaroa.January 31: Jirrived—Storm (11.45 a.m.),from lirtielton.

BLUirF. —January 30; Arrived—Waikou-aiti. fiom Timaru; Opawu, from Timaru.Sailed.--Waikouaiti, for Sydney.

SUVA.—January 30: Arrived—Tofua. fromAuckland; Ka::etu, from Sydney.

COLON.—Jairaary 28: Arrived—Kent, enroute :lrom Antwerp to Auckland.

KINGSTON.—-January 28: Sailed—Rangi-tiki, en route from Southampton to Well-ington

SAN FRANCISCO. —January 29: Sailed—Laurel, for Auckland.

LONDON. —January 29: Saik4—Tamaroa,for Willington.

METEOROLOGICAL.

HERALD'S SPECIAL FORECAST.

FINE AND WARMER.

The following weather forecast for 24hours from 7 a.m. to-day was suppliedby Mr. H. M. Vincent last evening :—Thewesterly depression crossed the Dominionon Saturday morning and passed rapidlyeastward. The area of high barometricpressure, enclosing a fine weather system,is now located over New Zealand. Expectfine and bright weather generally, withwarmer temperatures. Cold nights insouthern districts, with some frosts in-land. Very high temperatures are likelyin east coast districts of both islands.Variable and moderate breezes, southerliesprevailing. Seas smooth to moderate,local outlook: Fine and warmer.

Barometer, midnight, steady .. 30.00in.Midnight, Saturday

.... 29.65fn.

Temperature in shade yesterday (to mid-night)—Maximum, 78deg.; Minimum,54deg.

GOVERNMENT REPORT.The Government meteorologist reported

last evening as follows:—An anti-cycloneof slight intensity was crossing the NorthIsland to-day and a fresh depression of awesterly type was approaching the SouthIsland. Indications are for winds becom-ing north to north-west generally andfreshening, with gales probable in ex-posed positions in and south of CookStrait. Seas moderate at first but risingsouth of Cape Egmont arid later in offshore waters south of Castlepoint. EasternTasman Sea: Freshening northerly windsand moderate but rising seas. Weatherfine at. first with rising temperatures, but.becoming unsettled shortly in western dis-tricts from Taranaki southwards, withrain gradually developing.

RAINFALL RECORD.Fall in City (Hetjaxd gauge): 24

hours ended midnight. Jan. 30 ..."6)n.

04 hours ended midnight, Jun. 31 . .GOlrt.Total for- January, up to 0 a.m.

on Saturday (Albert Park gauge) . 1.141n.Average rainfall for January . . 2.67in.Record rainfall for January (1930). 5.401n.Rainfall for year to date . .

.. 1.14in.

Average annual rainfall, 76 years . . 44,501n.

SUN, MOON AND TIDES.Sun—Rises, 5.35 a.m.; 6ets. 7.34 p.m.

Moon—New. February 7, 2.45 a.m.; firstquarter, February 15, G.IG a.m.; full,February 22, 2.7 p.m.; last quarter, Feb-ruary 29, 0.3 a.m.

High Water— a.m. p.m.

Auckland ..

.. 1.57 2.13

Manukau JTeads . . 4.32 4.48Onehunga Wharf .

. 5.32 5.4S

MAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

INWARD OVERSEAS.The L'limaroa is due at Auckland 10-mor-

row morning from Sydney with 115 bags ofAustralian and Eastern mail for Auckland.

The Mcnowai is due at Wellington onFebruary S from San Francieco with Englishand American mail.

The Morinda is due at Auckland on Feb-ruary 9 from Norfolk Island.

OUTWARD OVERSEAS.To-moseow.

Specially-addressed correspondence forGreat Britain. Ireland, Continent ofEurope, Centra! America. Cristobal.Panama Canal and South AmericanWestern States, via Panama, ppr Her-minius. at 3 p.m.; late fee, 4 p.m.Mail due London March 10.

Wednesday.Specially-addressed correspondence for

Great Britain, Ireland and Continentof Europe. Central America, Cristobal,Panama Canal, and South AmericanWestern States. per Norfolk, at 3 p.m.Hail due London March 11.

February 5.Specially-addressed correspondence for

Great Britain. Ireland and Continentof Europe, all States of South America,via Montevideo, per Port Melbourne,at 10 a.m.

Australian States, Egypt, Ceylon, India,China. Japan, Straits Settlements andSouth Africa, per Ulimaroa, at 9 a.m.

February 9.Grent Britain, Ireland, Continent of

Europe. Canada, United States ofAmerica, Mexico, West Indies, Brazil.Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentine andFalkland Islands, also Fiji and Ha-waiian Islands, per Aorangi, at 10a.m. Mail due London March 30.

Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island,per Morinda. at 10 a_.m.

INLAND DESPATCHES.To-day.

Whnngarei, Darg-aville. etc., 6.30 a.m. ana2.45 p.m.

Avraroa, Cowe6, Surfdale, Eocky Bay, etc..7.45 a.m.

Kav;au -Island. 12.30 p.m.Russell. Opua, Whang'&roij. Kaeo, Te lis-

pua, and Parenga, 1.30 p.m.Paeroa and Ngatea (letters only). 2 p.m.Thameß and Waitakaruru (letters only),

2.30 p.m.Manurang-i, 3.30 p.m.Wellington, New Plymouth,

Palmerslon North. Hastings, Napierand Cambridge (letters only). 4. JO p.m.

Southern Offices of New Zealand. 5.1X1 p.m.

To-morhow.Whangarei. Dargaville, etc., G. 30 a.m. and

2.45 p.m.Putiki and OnefanKi."S a.m.Pakatoa. Colville (Port Charles), Omodeo

Bay, 5.30 a.m.Tairua and Ilikuai, 12.30 p.m.I'aeroa and Ngatea. (letters only). 2 p.m.Hicks Bay (Capo Runaway;, and 'J e Aru-

roa, 2 p.m.Than:es ana Waitakaruru (letters only).

2.30 p.m.Turua 3.30 p.m.Wellington, Wancanui. New Plymouth,

Palmerston North. Hastings. Napierend Cambridge (letters only), 4.40 p.m.

Southern Offices of New Zealand, 5.10 p.m.

S. M. HARRISON.Chief Postmaster.

MINING NEWS.

GOLDEN POINT COMPANY.

ALLOTMENT OF DEBENTURES.

The directors of the Go]fieri Fnint Goldand Selleelito Company, Christchurch, lastweek allotted debentures in connectionwith the issue recently placed on themarket for the purpose of providing addi-tional machinery and meeting paymentsin connection with the plant. The issuewas for £SOOO, which, however, was in ex-

cess of the anticipated cost. The allot-ment made was for £2OOO, the minimumsum stipulated in the issue to proceedto allotment. The secretary reports thatthe improvement in the company'sfinances from its four months' operationswill mako considerably less than theoriginal amount ample for the board'spurposes.

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION.

In a letter to the London News-Chronicle, Mr. If. Gordon Selfridge, ofSelfridge and Company, Limited, London,expressed his views as to how he overcamethe depression. He stated:—"We believe in advertising—Avbich is

nothing more or less than 'making athing known/ and perhaps the most effi-cient of all is that which each day ap-pears in the daily press."We are desirous of making known to

as great a number of people as possiblespecial points of interest in associationwith merchandise or other matters, in con-nection witli this business, and we findnewspaper space most suitable for con-voying that information to the greatestnumber of people."

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.STOCKS AND SHARES.

THE AUCKLAND EXCHANGE.

QUIET SATURDAY MORNING.

Conditions in the investment market on

the Auckland Stock Exchange remainedvery quiet on Saturday morning, whenthere was still evidence of the holidaytone. Tlie volume of business recordedat the single call was small and pricesregistered little movement. Interest in

Government loans continued on a firmbasis.

Banks were lifeless, buyers staying-offthe market for several usually soughtissues. Holders of Commercials of Aus-tralia advanced their limits another pennyto 15s Id, but buyers remained at 14s10d. Unions were listed ex div., but

buyers showed no interest and sellers

did not quote. Firm levels were sustainedin insurance.

Sellers greatly predominated in othersections of the market, "lhe preferenceissue of Union Steams was secured un-

altered at 20s, which absorbed all avail-able supplies. Colonial Sugars were re-leased 5s easier at £4O. Offers for Wil-son Cements eased another 3d to 31s9d, holders continuing to ask 33s 6d.

Mining investments shared in thegeneral lack of buying support, althoughnot to the same extent as the industrialsection. Late rates were reinstated forpractically all the leading issues.

CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

CALL AND DIVIDEND LIST.Dividends— Due.

■Auckland Gas Co. oid. andcan., final dividend, !5 p.c.(making V p.c. for year)

. .

To-day.N.Z. Befrig. Co.—oid. and coi:.,

5 p.c. p.tu Feb. .!

Trustees, Executors AgencyCo.—interim, 3 p.c Feb. 4

Berlei (N.Z.). Ltd.—final. 6 p.c. Feb. 4Christchurch Gm—final, 4 p.c. . l*eb.Corn. Bank Aust. prof., int.

4 p.c. p.a. Feb. 5"Wellington Gas—final, 4 p.c. . . Feb. 9N.Z. Insurance—interim. Is a

filiaro . . Feb. 10Queensland National Bank—half-

yearly, 4 p.c. p.a Feb. ISElder Rmit'L. Co.. Ltd.—interim

2 p.c. Men. 1

LONDON WOOL SALES.

NEW ZEALAND CLIPS SOLD.

LONDON, Jan. 20.At the London wool sales to-day 10,631

bales were offered, including 6283 fromNew Zealand, and about 8000 were sold.There was a good offering of New Zea-land ercssbreds, which were cleared wellon Home and Continental accounts. ANew Zealand scoured clip, "Weilii," soldat 17d t«"'P price and 16d average, and aclip of greasies, "Angi," at Is and 8;d.

THOS. COOK AND SON, LTD.

BANKING DEPARTMENT RECORD.

" The annual balance-sheet of Thos.Cook and Sen, Bankers, Limited, makesa satisfactory showing," says the Timesof January 26, according to a cablegramreceived by the Auckland office of Thos.Cook and* Son, Limited. " Investmentswhich amount in all to £620,139 and in-clude £473.247 of British Governmentsecurities, stand at below market value,depreciation having been provided out ofthe year's profits. The cash holding of£42CL364 shows a ratio of 16 per cent, tothe deposits, remittances in transit a ratioof 13.2 per cent, and money at call aratio of 4.6 per cent. Thus, against thedeposit liabilities, the bank holds 53 percent, of cash and money at call, and 23.6per cent, of investments. Moreover, thebills discounted consist of £535,0CX) inBritish and £542,000 in Indian treasurybills, so that, the bank holds cash andeasily realisable assets to the extent ofover"90 per cent, of its deposit liabilities.Deposits at £2,623,859 show a small re-duction. Being a private company, thebank publishes no profit or loss account.The balance-sheet is dated October 51and the disclosure of so strong a positionin spile of the international disturbancesof last autumn is a tribute to the soundlines on which the business is conducted."

STOCK EXCHANGES.

SATURDAY'S SALES.

RETURN ON INVESTMENTS. •

Following is a list of Saturday's trans-actions on New Zealand Stock Exchanges.In the second column is given the return,based on the last annual dividend, frominvestment at the quoted price. In thecase of Government arid other redeemablesecurities the return includes redemption.

Iri calculating the returns on sliares incompanies which pay their dividends out-side New Zealand exchange rates, beingliable to fluctuation, have not been takeninto consideration.

The first column gives the figures atwhich the sales weie made:—

AUCKLAND EXCHANGE.Return on

Sale Price. Investment.£sd £ b d

Ur.ion Steam, pref. . 10 0 {> 10 0Ccloninl Sugar . . 40 0 0 6 5 0

WELLINGTON EXCHANGE.Ins. Stk., 1937, 5J . 100 5 0 5 8 10

CHRISTCHURCH EXCHANGE.N.Z. Refrij;.

(10s pmd) (2) .. 0 4 9 10 10 3Dunlop Perdriau .

. 011 8 4 5 9The following sales also took place:—

Golden Dawn, 7s Cd; Okarito, 9s Sd (2).DUNEDIN EXCHANGE.

Tho following Bale took place:—Kildare,Is 9d.

AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGES.

SATURDAY'S BUSINESS.

COLONIAL SUGARS WEAKER.

(Received January 3!, 5.5 p.m.)SYDNEY, Jan. 31.

The Sydney Stock Exchange had closedyesterday before the news arrived of thedecision of the Federal Government notto provide the £503.000 required by NewSouth Wa! es to meet interest paymentsdue in London on Monday, and over-night reports of a possible crisis hadlittle effect. Four per cent, bonds, 1941,were 2s 6d up at £93 12s 6d ; 1947, 2s 6duj» at £B3 15s; 1953, 7s 6d down at£93; £lO bonds, 1955, 6d up at £9 6s.Other bonds were unchanged.

The Prime Minister's announcement thata move is contemplated to reduce sugarprices caused weakness in Colonial Sugarshares.. Holders asked £44 10s, but thebest offer was £4l. Toohey's Breweriessold at 19s 6d; Tooth's Breweries, at26s lOjd; Winchcombe-Carson, at 19s 9dto 19s 7Ad.

At Melbourne sales of 4 per cent, bonds,1938, were reported at £94 7s 6d and£94 8s 9d; Commercial Bank, 17s 6d;Electrolytic Zinc (pref.), 24s 6d to 24s4d.

GOLD IN LONDON.

PRICE SLIGHTLY HIGHER.

QUOTATIONS FOR SILVER.

LONDON, Jan. 29.Gold is quoted to day at £5 19s 7d an

oz., compared with £5 19s 3d yesterday.Silver is quoted at 19 l-8d an oz. spot

and 19 5-16 d forward, compared with19 l-16d and 19vd yesterday.

FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

CUSTOMS EXCHANGE RATES.Rates of exchange ruling at- the an-

nounced date f>i departure of the vesselsnamed are shown in the following table.They arc subject to confirmation by theCustoms Department when the exact timeof departure is learned on the arrival ofthe vessels in New Zealand, finally de-clared rates being .marked*:—Brisbane Maru. Japan, yen . .

. . 24.5<>iAiitinoue, U.S.A. 3.42City of Lincoln. U.S.A. .

..

.. 3.39

Wairuna, U.S.A. . . . • • 3.45}

ELDER, SMITH AND COMPANY.

INTERIM DIVIDEND ANNOUNCED.

Elder, Smith and Company, Limited,general merchants, woolbrokers and live-stock salesmen, Adelaide, has cabled theStock Exchange Association of New Zea-land that an interim dividend at the rateof 4 per cent, per annum, for the half-year ended December 31, has been de-clared, payable on March 1.

Last year the interim dividend was atthe rale of 6 per cent, per annum, andtlie final dividend was at the rate of 3per cent, per annum, making a total of4 per cent, for the year. The companyhas an authorised capital of £5,000,000,of which £3.689.000 is issued in £lO sharesand paid up to £2,395,640.

HEMP AND TOW.

I SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT SHOWN.

Very small quantities of hemp and towwere graded at Auckland for export lastmonth, although the figures show adefinite improvement on the previous fewmonths, during which practically none wasgraded. The export figures do not givea complete indication of the output, how-ever, as many producers find it moreprofitable to sell locally than to export.

A total of 170 bales of hemp was graded,in comparison with 242 in January lastyear, and there was only one bale of highfair, as against 70. Last month's total of22 bales of tow was of much betterquality than last January's total of 74.

The figures for last month, with thoseof the corresponding period last year inparentheses, are as follows:

Hemp.—H'gh fair, one bale (70); low-fair, 155 (103); coniMon, 4 (28); re-jected,

Tow.—No. 1, 4 (—); No. 2, 17 (16);condemned, 1 (13); total, 22 (74).

WHITE PINE EXPORTS.

ORDERS FROM AUSTRALIA.

USE FOR BUTTER-BOXES.

A mild revival of the timber industryon the West Coast has been caused by astrong demand from Australia for whitepine, and within the last six weeks atotal of almost 3,000,000ft. of this tim-ber, worth nearly £25,000, has beenshipped to various Australian ports, statesthe Christchurch Press.

The demand for white pine, which isused in Australia exclusively for themanufacture of bulter-boxes and cheesecrates, follows an exceptionally good dairy-ing season, and is likely to continue whilethe season lasts, though it may be some-what reduced because of the recentdroughts.

Much of the timber was cut and readyfor shipment, but all the mills on thecoast cutting white pine have been verybusy in the last few weeks. So far thereis no demand from the Commonwealth forconstructional timber—rimu—though thismay be expected, in consequence of theAustralian embargo on the importation oforegon, as soon as the building industrythere revives.

"Probably one of the factors makingfor the good name of Australian butter isthe exclusive use by the factories thereof New Zealand white pine for theirboxes,and crates," said the secretary ofUnited Sawmills, Limited, Mr. T. N.Gibbs, in an interview last week. "Whitepine is absolutely odourless and taste-less, and although it is a timber whichthey do not grow themselves, the Aus-tralian factories use it exclusively.

"In New Zealand many of the factoriesuse imported butter-boxes, and their but-ter does not open in such good conditionon the London market. There is at pre-sent no protection against the use of im-ported boxes, since the duty on them isrefunded when they are exported full ofbutter."

THE LONDON MARKETS.

FROZEN MEAT.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30.

The weekly quotations for the under-mentioned classes of frozen meat arebased on actual sales of -wholesale quanti-ties of carcases of mu'ton or lamb, orof quarters of beef delivered to 'Smith-field market and/or London stores. Theyare compiled by the Quotations ( < mmit-tee. Smithfield.

To arrive at the equivalent ex shipvalues, one farthing per pound should bededucted from the prices quoted below.Quotations given represent the average forthe week and are not selected J'nes. butfor parcels fairly representative of thebulk of shipments now on offer.

New Zealand Frozen Sheep.—Canter-bury and North Island selected crossbredwethers and maiden ewes, 481 V to 561b.,4|d; 57!b. to 641b.. 4|d; 651b. to 721b..4d; North Island crossbred wethers andmaiden ewes, 481b. to 561b., 4jd; 571b.to 641b.. 4id: 651b. to 721b., 4d; ewes,under 481b., 3 1-Sd.

Australian Sheep.—First quality cross-breds and'or Merino wethers, 401b. to651b., 3d; 501b. to 551b., ewes, 301b.to 551b., 3d.

Argentine Sheep.—First quality cross-bred wethers, 43ib. to 641b., 4d; 651b.to 721b., 3id.

New Zealand Lambs. —Canterbury, 361b.and under, sjd; selected North Islandbrands, including Downs, 361b. and under,6]d; second quality, average 301b., 6d;other North Island brands, first quality,361b. and under, 6jd; second quality,average, 301b., 5 5-Bd.

Australian Lambs.—Victorian. firstquality, 371b. to 421b., 4|d ; other States,first quality, 361b. and under, 4?d; 371b.to 421b.. 4jd; other States, second quality,36!b. and under, 4jfd.

Argentine Lambs.—Second quality,average 501b., 5 5-Bd.

New Zealand Frozen Beef.—Ox fores,1601b. to 2201b., 1 7-Bd.

Australian Frozen Beef.—Ox hinds, over1601b., sid.

Argentine Chilled Beef.—Ox fores,1601b. to 2201b., 3^d; ox hinds, 1501b.to 2201b., sid.

All other sorts are unchanged.

COTTON, RUBBER, JUTE, ETC.(Quotations on January 22 in parentheses.)

Cotton. —March delivery,5.16 d(5.20d,February) per lb.

Rubber.—Para, 4 l-8d (4 l-8d) per lb.;plantation and smoked, 215-16 d (sd).

Jute. —February-March shipments, £l9(£l9 7s 6d) per ton.

Corira.—February - March shipments,South Sea, £l4 15s (£l4 15s) per ton;plantation Rabaul, £ls- (£ls).

Linseed Oil.—£ls (£ls) per ton.Turpentine.—s2s (525) per cwt.

HIDES SALES.At the London hides sales quotations

were:—Meat works, dry salted, Queens-land, 35-451b., 6d; 30-401b., 6d; 25-551b.,s|d; 20-301b., 5 1-Sd; New South Wales,same weights, 6jd, 6|d, s|d, s|d. Wetsalted, Queensland, 50-601b., sd; 40-501b.,4|d; New South Wales, s*d and 4|d;Victorian, abattoirs, 4|d and 4fd.

The following report on the Londonfrozen meat market was received by cableby the Bank of New Zealand at the closeof business last week:—The market forwethers has improved, owing to short sup-plies, and there is a better inquiry forewes. The market for iambs has im-proved on account, of small supplies. Quo-tations: Wethers, light, 4|d to 4|d a lb.;heavy, 3|d to ewes, 2£d to 3|d;lambs, twos, to 6gd; eights, 6J,d to7d; seconds, 5Jd to 6d.

QUOTATIONS FOR WHEAT.

LONDON AND LIVERPOOL.

LONDON, Jan. 30.Wheat.—Cargoes were dull yesterday,

but owing to steady overseas advices ofsmaller Australian shipments, sellers ad-hered to late rates. In spite of the troublein tho Far East, trading was completedto North China ports for April-May.Prices were not revealed. Parcels werein fair demand, with prices unchanged.Futures:—London: February, 23s 4d perquarter; June.' 23s lOd. Liverpool: March.4s 11 5-Sd per cental; May, 5s 23-8 d;July, 5s 4 5-Bd.

SALE OF SHEEPSKINS.

LONDON VALUES IMPROVE.

Dalgetv and Company, Limited, hasreceived the following cablegram from i:sLondon house, dated January 28:—

At the sheepskin sale there was anaverage attendance and a good demandfrom the Home trade and the Continentwas experienced. Compared with theclosing rates of last series, the quotationswere as follows:—Merino, par to 10 percent, higher; Australian comeback, 5 percent, to 10 per cent, higher; New Zea-land, 5 per cent, higher; half-bred andcrossbred, medium to coarse, were un-changed with the exception of short low-grade, badly pelted, for which there wasvery little demand. The sales closed firm.£SBO bales of the offering of 7750 beingsold. The message added: We now quoteNew Zealand medium., and coarse cross-bred par to 5 per cent, lower and hoggetsand lambs par to 5 per cent, higher.Prices: Merino, three-quarter to fullvvoolled, 4iid to 6jd; qunrter to half-woolled, 2£d to 4d; short and shorn.l|d to 2^d; crossbred, three-quarter tofull wool led. fine. 4}d to 6^d; mediumand coarse, s£d to 4|d; quarter to half-woolied, finti, 3£d to 4?d; medium tocoarse, 3Ad to 4|d; short and shorn,2id to 3d; lambs, 4d to s{d.

DAIRY EXPORTS.

RESTRICTIONS IN AMERICA.

FURTHER EXTENSION SOUGHT.

EFFECT ON NEW ZEALAND.

Further restrictions on the Importationof butter and cheese info the .TTniteclStates, which rnav nullify some of thebenefits which New Zealand hopes to gainby the new trade treaty with Canada,are proposed in a bill which is low befoiis(he United States Congress.

Under a law of 1927, the United Stateshas insisted that importers of milk andcream shall operate only under licanOJfrom the Secretary of Agriculture' andthat the milk and cream shall be derivedonly from herds and dairies vrhicli complywith the health restrictions of the Ameri-can Government. At the discretion cfthe Secretary of Agriculture, the healthcertificates issued by officers of the Gov-ernments of exporting countries have bei;L

accepted. The new law proposes to talsoaway this discretionary power o!: the secro-tary and to require certificates oaly fromofficers of the United States Departraecf.of Agriculture. It also proposes to ex-tend the restriction to include* aot onlymilk and cream, but also hu-:ter andcheese.

While New Zealand's direct tiade withthe United States in the export of butterand cheese has practically reached thevanishing point owing to American taiiifharriers, the closing of the Americanmarket to Canadian fresh milk and cream,rendered possible under the proposed law,may react against J*ew Zealand, larilfshave also tended to decrease Canadianexports of all forms of dairy produce tothe United States, but there is still afair volume of seasonal trade, A pobtraised in Auckland on Saturday, when tiedraft law was under consideration, was.that Canada may decline to allow UnitedStates inspection at the source, in whichcase the exportable surplus now goi:ngto America would remain in Canada orgo to Great Britain to compete with NewZealand's produce.

No advice has been' received as to thefate of the measure in Congress. The 1957law is avowedly designed to promote thedairying industry of the United States.

DAIRY PRODUCE PRICES.

BETTER TONE IN MARKET.

REPORTS OF MERCHANTS.

Merchants have received the followingcablegrams from their London bouses,dated January 28:—

Norden and Company, Limited (R. andW. Davidson, Limited, Glasgow):—But-ter: The market is firmer. There in a

better tone,with a slight upward tendency.New Zealand, 98s to 100s, equivalent to10.22 d lb., f.0.b., Auckland. Cheese: Themarket is firm. White, 61s; coloured,60s, equivalent to 5.70 d a lb. and 5-60da lb. f.o.b. Auckland respectively.

New 'Zealand Producers' Co-operativeMarketing Association, Limited.—Butter:New Zealand, 99s to 102s; unsalted, ]losto 112s; Danish, 121s to 1245,. Cheese:White, 60s to 61s; Coloured, 59s to 60s.Both markets are firm.

Dalgety and Company, Limited.—Butter: The market is firm and deiurerowing to tariff possibilities and landingdelayed by strike. New Zealand finestsalted, 100s to 102s; Danish, 118: ito120s; Australian finest unsaltcd, 105s toIGSs; finest salted, 98s to 100s; generalaverage quality, 92s to 965. Cheese:The market is firmer on account of (lie

same influences as those concerning butter.Xew Zealand white, 59s to 61s; coloured,58s to 595; Canadian white and coloured,68s to 70s.

A. H. Turabull and Company, Limited.—Butter: The market is firm. Danish, 3.21sto 1245; New Zealand finest salted, 9Ssto 102s. Cheese: The- market is firm.New Zealand white, 60s to 61s; coloured,59s to 60s.

W. W. Bowker.—Butter: The marketis firm. New Zealand finesit, 100s:; HewZealand firsts, 98s to 995; Nfcw Zealandunsalted, 110s to 112s; Danish, 120i5;Australian, 97s to 98s. Cheese: Themarket is steady. New Zealand white,60s; coloured, 595.

DAIRY BOARD'S REPORT.The New Zealand Dairy Product) Hoard

has received the following market reportfrom its London office dated January 29,prices for the previous week being givenin parentheses:—

Butter.—New Zealand, suilted, 9flts to102s {94s to 955); unsalted, 110s to U2s(110s to 114s) ; first whey, 94s (El3s) ;

second whey, 92s (88s). Deliveries, NewZealand, 1800 tons; in store, 2739 tons.Australian, salted, 97s to l(X)s (925; to955); unsalted, 104s to 108s (10% to108s). Deliveries, Australian, 21(32 tons;in store, 2859 tons. Argentine, unsalted,945-98s to 100s (94s to 98s) ; Danish, 3.175,f.0.b., 121s to 124s spot (Ills to 118s).Market quiet. New Zealand refail price,Is Id; Danish, Is 2d. The Empire Mar-keting Board's estimate of stocks of allbutters in store at January 23 was 403,247boxes (last year 301,512 boxes).

Cheese.—New Zealand, white, 60s to61s, exceptional 62s (56s to ins);coloured, 59s to 60s, exceptional tils {sssto 565). Deliveries, New Zealand, 17,385crates; in store, 48,000 crutes. Mtirketquiet. New Zealand retail price, Bd.Canadian, white and coloured, 68:5 to 70s{6Ss to 70s). Market steady. Delivtmes,Canadian, 4SOO boxes; in store, 152,825boxes. English, finest farmers', 100,5 to108s (100s to 108s). _

The board lias also received the follow-ing advice front its agents in Can.nla.—Butter: New York, 22 cents.; Montreal,19 cents.

MORRINSVILLE SHEEP FAIR.The Farmers' Co-operative Auctioneering

Company, Limited, report holding & v«S'successful sheep fair t.t MorrinsviLe, whet,upwards of 12.C00 breeding ev.-es from theEast Coast district were "aided. 1 tie yard-ing comprised consignments from well-known breeders from Tokomuru Bajr unciGisborne. The sheep arrived in good, orderand met with a good reception. There wana large attendance of buyeri; from all paraof the Auckland Province (.ml competitionwas keen throughout, the wholei jisiniini?changing hands tinder the }iar:;m( Aspecial consignment of 0000 5-yesn-oM ewesfrom Mr. A. B. Williams, of Tokr-tt.aruBay. attracted a cood deal of iittesctiosi. andrealised the satisfactory prices of from 9s6d in 9s lid; this being tie highest pricefor this class of eheep reached this in'asori.Quotations:—Five-year-old iwes «x Pake--toro and Jhnngia stations. Sis to 8s» .10d:4 and 6-tooth ewes ex .'Kanakinai andPnrenga, Ss 5d to 10s 8d; 2-toith hes;llines, ex Pnnariki and Man.: paraxai slitioms,,31s 2d to 21u 7d; smaller S teotha, Sti to 5&4d. full-nfouth ewes, 5© 3d to 7s 4<il; ugecewes. Se to 4s sd. Amonii She liniili bolc'lwere the followinglo3!i 5-yeni: i;w<>is

realised 9s 6d. and were purchased hy Mr.C. Alma Baker, of Waikato Heads; 5131. enhccor.nt of Ihrmgia station, were pun-hasexlby TJuakura Farm at 9s .'IOiJ; 412 !!-toothwetiif>T3 from Makariki station, lit Hs;2-tooth ewes from Pn'uariki lis 7<l:142 2-looth ewes from Mangn.rakai trillion,lis Cd; 174 2-tooth ewes from Molkoiwistation, lis Id; S7l 2-toctk ewen fromMakariki station, lis 2d; .»» 2-tootsb WMfrom Maneatarntn station. &s lid. ( Five-year-old ewes fx East Coast coivsmwiioncr.

sold as fallows:—SsS avisrngei*'7s 2d. 888 averaged 6s llci. 598 co!;i from6s lid to Ss Pd. 450 ewos from Cap: Krro-away averaged 6s lOd. 8:20 so-and-moiil.ilsheep from the same place averaged 6s

CUSTOMS REVENUE.RECEIPTS IN AUCKLAND.

FIGURES FOR TEN* MONTHS.

DECREASE OF £383,611 SHOWN.

A decrease of £35,430 in the net cus-toms duties collected in Auckland wasrecorded last month compared until theamount in December. The total was

£152.748, compared with £188,178 in De-cember, 1931. The figures, however, are

£13,191 above those of January, 1931,when £139,557 was collected.

The revenue derived from petrol taxa-tion and tyre duties last month, the dutyon motor spirit being still shown as at6d a gallon for comparative reasons, was£39,473, compared with £44,589 in Janu-ary, 1931, a decrease of £5216. Theadditional petrol duty collected since thesupplementary Budget of October goesto swell the Consolidated Fund, and is in-cluded in the return of customs duties.

Details of revenue Jait, month com-pared with the figures for January, 1931,are as follows *.—

1932. '«■ 3931.Customs . .

. •£152,748 £139,557

Petrol .. .. 36,505 - 42.292Tyres •. • • 2.908 2,39*

Totals .. ..

£192,221. £1£4.246Customs revenue for the ten months of

the current financial year, compared withthe same period of the previous financial

i year, is as follows:—

1931-32. 1930-31.I April

.. .. £102,971) £174.732May . . . .

80.67{i 147.840i June .. .. 134.2C5. 16G.272

I Julv .. .. 121,59; i 1(54.595! August .. . 118.981. 228.710

September .» .. ISG,OO!> 1159,834j October ..

.. 14-5.49?! 206,183November .. .. 174.00" 159,353December .; ..

168,170 164,656January

. .

> . 152.745) 139.557| Totals .. . . £1.357,920 £1,741.737

i Following is a comparison of petrol andtyre duties for the current ten months and

! those for the ten months of the financial; year ended in March, 1931:—

li3l-32. 1930-31.i April .. ..

£48,289 £35.224May

.. . . 40,2151 32,957

I June . . . - 43.594 36.915July ..

-. 54.650 35.619| August .. .. 32.4-H 38.489

i September .. . • 43,137 36.520| October . . . . 44.501 55.201

i November .. .. 37,951 46.457j December .. .. 49.553 50,4-56

! January .. .39,473 44,^83

j Totals .. . •

£433,930 £395,588| The beer dutv collected last month| amounted to £3759, compared with £7236in January, 1931, an increase of £1523.

LOWER WELLINGTON TOTAL.

DECREASE OF OYEB £14,000.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]WELLINGTON, Saturday.

A drop of over £14.000 occurred in thecustoms figures for Welliigton duringJanuarv, compared with January of l«'Styear. As a result of the 50 per cent, in-crease in the duty the amount of revenuefrom beer was increased by over £2OOO,and the rise in the petrol duty accountsfor a larger revenue from that source.

The tyre duty dropped by about £SOO.The figures for the month comparsd

•*rith those fqr last year, jfit parentheses,are:—Customs dutv, £205,956 (£220,594);beer, £5804 <£376i); tyre tax. £2184(£2718); petrol tax, £46,215 (£38,427).

OHEISTCiniECH FIGTOES DOWN.

REDUCTION OF £IO,OOO.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]CHBISTCHTTitCH, Sunday.

The customs returns for January, com-pared with the corresponding month iastyear, were as follows:—Net customs Jan-uary, 1932, £58,826; January, 1951,£59,097. Beer duty, £5874 .;£5645). Petroltax, £17,675 (£19,033). Tyre tux, £834(£3771).

IMPROVED BETUBtf Of DTJNEriH.

INCREASE OF OVER £9030.

[by telegraph.—press association.]DUNEDIN. Sunday.

The customs rat urns the monthended to-day amounted to £57,346, com-pared with £48,051 for the correspondingmonth of last year. The beer duty was£21,634, as against £17,677- in Januajy,1931-

j . ;, ,The motor tyre tax produced a totalrevenue of £SBB, as against £2412 for thecorresponding period of last year, whilethe petrol tax returns amounted to£12,775, compared with £10,'953 in Jan-uary, 1931.

NEW COMPANIES.

SOUTHERN REGISTRATIONS.

The following private companies havebeen registered in Southern centres:

A. M. Satterthwaite and Company,Limited, Christchurcb, to take over themerchant business carried on by A. M.Satterthwaite. Capital. £ISOO in -1shares. Subscribers: J. D, Simpson, 1000shares; A. M. Sattejthwaite, 500 shares.

Ettrick Timberlands, Limited, Dun-edin sawmillers, joiners, box manufac-turers, and! planters. Capital, £SOOO in £1shares. Subscribers: H. Turner, 4999shares; W. G. Turner, one share.

_ _

Sykes' New Zealand Drench, Limited,New Plymouth, to carry 6n the businessof manufacturing and selling veterinaryremedies. Capital, £2OOO in £1 shares.Subscribers: A. E. fcyke;>, 18®) shares:G. M. Sykes, D. S. Syketi and C. Sykes,40 shares each.

_

Lewis Construction Company, Limited,Wellington, builders and contractors.Capital, £I7OO 7s in 34,007 shares of Iseach. Subscribers: 51. Lewis, 825( shares;Adams Investment Company, Limited,6588 shares; F. W. New son and W. J.Forbes, 4000 shares each; O. P.

_

Wood,Permanent, Trustee Company of NewSouth Wales, and execute:."s of the late E.G. Hart, 3250 shares jointly; C. A.Forbes, 2;>00 sharesUnk® Trustee Com-pany of Australia, limited, 2200 shares;;H. J. Schwaver ancl W. T. Bray, 1000shares each; W. J. Adams. 9C2 shares;;J. H. Sloier. 500 shares,

John D. Hammond, Limited, Wanganui,grocers. Capital, £7OO in £1 shares. Sub-scribers: J. D. Bammcrad, L93 iJiaxes;Mabel Hammond, 10 shares.

Emulsified Asphalts i(New Zealand),Limited, Wellington, manufacturers anddealers in asphalt

} bitumen and emulsifiedasphalt. Capital, £20,000 ia £1 shares.Subscribers: L. B. Levi (New York), anuM. Bernriger, 8000 shares each; Wright,Stephenson and Company, Limited, 4003shares.

_.

,

Stanlejf Advertising Company, Limited,

Wellington, advertising Mid publicity con-tractors, manufacturers, importers andindent agents. Capital, £IOOO in £tshares. Subscribers: IL S. Port, 750shares; JL W. Stanley, 250 shares.

-"lie-y-: -. ■'•. *,•■

-. 5 ■■:■■■ \/!. ■v , -»i .■THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1932.

Buyers. Sellers.£ 6 d £ 6 d

BANKS.Australasia —

309 5 0

Corn, of Australia . ■ 0 14 0 15 1Ditto (pref.) 6 G 0 —

Eng., Scot, and Aue. — 4 12 0National of N.Z. . .

4 193 17 0

Nat. of A'sia (con.) . 0 5 4 0New South Wales . . 2t> 0 0 26 10 0New Zealand . . 2 4 0 —

D pref.. 20s paid . . 1 5 u> —

INSURANCE.National 0 32 9 —

New Zealand . . 2 0 0 2 0 GQueensland 2 0 0 —

South British . 2 13 3 2 13 6Standard — 2 4 0

LOAN AND AGENCYFarmers' Co-op. Ai;c.

(13. prefJ 0 11 G —

9Goldsbrough-Mort — 1 3N.Z. and River Plato 0 18 0 —

N.Z. Loan and Merc. — 45 0 0COAL.

Grey Valley . . 0 18 0Benown (ord.) — 0 10 0

Ditto (pref.) 0 1 6 0 2 2Taupiri — 1 0 0

Ditto (pref.) — 1 2 6GAS.

Auckland 1 -2 0 1 3 6Ditto (con.) — 0 17 0

SHIPPING.Huddart-Parker _ 1 6 0P. and O. (def. etk.> 1 0 0 —

Union Steam (pref.) . 0 19 6 —

TIMBER.Leyland-O'Brien _ 1 o 0National — 0 9 0

BREWERIES.Tooth's 1 3 3 —

MISCELLANEOUS.Adair Bros — 0 17 0A. J. Entrican (pref.) — 17 0Australian Glass — 9 0British Tobacco 1 5 0 7 1!Bycroft, Limited — 30 0Colonial Su«ar 39 33 0 41 0 0Donaghy's Piopo 1 8 0 —

Farmers' Trading Co. 0 5 0 0 5 8Gear Meat . . 1 S 0 —

Henry Jones Co-op. . — 1 5 9Hill and Phinnner . . — 0 15 0Kempthorne-Prosser . —

o S 6Lewis Endy, Ltd. . .

— 0 15 0Milne and Choyce

(deb. stock).

— 0 19 0Moturoa Oil — 0 4 0Sanford (pref.) — 0 39 0Thames Theatre Co. » — 0 10 0Union Oil. Soap — 1 4 FtWiltons N.Z. Cement 1 11 9 3 13 GWoolworth (N.Z.) (yf.) 1 1 9 —

MINING.Black water — 0 4 6Moanataiari (3s 2dpd_.) — 0 0 i:Consolidated Goldfieids 0 1 0 0 i 6Cornish Point .

. 0' 0 2 0 0 5Golden Dawn . . 0 7 6 0 7 9King Solomon . . . 0 1 9 0 2 3Komata Beefs . . . 0 0 30 —

Wmhi 0 16 6 0 37 0Waihi Grand June. 0 3 8 <) 4 0Okarito 0 9 0 0 10 ;iMount Lyell 1 0 G 1 3 0

N.Z. GOVT . BONDS.War Loan. 1938. 4j . . 94 0 0 95 5 0

Ditto, 1939, 41 94 0 0 —

Ditto, 1933, 51, fax. — 95 5 0Ditto, 3933, ol, tax. — 99 30 0Ditto. 133G, 55. tax. 99 10 0 —

Ditto, 1937, 5J, tax. 93 35 0 —

JV.Z. INSCRIBED STOCK.War Loan. 1938, 41 . . 91 0 0 95 5 0

Ditto, 1339, 4i 94 0 0 95 5 <0Ditto. 1937. 51, tax, — 97 0 0Ditto, '27-41, 55, tax. 95 10 0 SH 0 0Ditto, 1933, 51, tax. — 99 10 0Ditto, 1936, 51, tax. 99 10 0 300 5 0Ditio, 1937, 51. tax. 99 15 0 300 5 0

STEADIN'E ?S OF STERLING

British Wireless. RUGBY, Jan. 20.The following rates on foreign ex-

changes were current yesieid('.y, con paredwith the cabled juotations oil January 27and par:—

Jan. 23. Jan. 27. Par.Montreal, do!. y.53 3.S3 4.SGGNew York, do]. . 3.40 3.40} 4.&G6Paris, fr. 67 „ fca 1-16 124.21Brussels, belsa ..

2-1 J3-1G 21 13-15 35.00Geneva, fr. 17.75 17.75 25.22Amsterdam, 3. ..

s.co S.01 12.10Milan, lire 09} 091 92.4GBerlin, r.m. lit 14.G5 20.43Stockholm, kr. .. ITi 17.90 18.159Osip, kr. 1S2 1»3 Is.150Copenhagen, kr. . lb} 3?i 18,153Vienna, sch. 32 32 34.555Prague, kr. 1JC.75 11C.50 24.02Helsingfors, mark 2S0 230 129.23Madrid, pes. 41 15-16 411 25.225Lisbon, escu. 109.75 109.75 41Athens, dr. 272.50 275 375.00Bucharest. lei. .. 580 5SO 25.225Rio de Janeiro, mil 4.23 4.25 5.S39dBuenos Aires, doi. 40 40; 47.57(1Montevideo, dol. .'11 31 47.57dBombay, rupee . m 18} lSdShanghai, tnel .. •221 22 11-1G —

Hongkong, dol. . 37# 17 I-1G —

Yokohama, jtu . 24 ft- 1G 2). 75 24.5?dBatavia, !i. 8 '<2 B.OS 12.10

IMPORTANT N'EWS—FOUR-HOURSERVICE.

Amateur pbot°?rapher8 C^relopeatheir £lrl?

Street, corner Fort bneet.

•'Where the White Man Treads/' *

cWc o the Maori. Leading bookseUort?Kr!u> Office, Audtod, 9s, Imt h-.

A GOLD RENAISSANCE.

'ACTIVITY IN- AUSTRALIA.

PROSPECTORS " OUT WEST."

CAPITAL KEENLY INTERESTED.

The gold production of Western Aus-tralia last year, 510.572 fine ounces, wasgreater by 94.203 ounces than the previousyear's output, and represents the highestoutput since 1922, when gold productioniu the State aggregated 538.246 ounces.

The increase is not due to the bringingin of any one or two substantial produc-ers, but rather to tho widespread activityof a large number of prospectors, whohave returned to fields and localities leftin earlier years by force of economic con-ditions.

Many factors are influencing this renais-sance of goldmining. There is the generaldepression/ which in other countries turnschief attent ion to easily-accessible primaryproduction and in Western Australianaturally makes the goldfields attractive;there are transformed economic conditionswhich in earlier days made many areas al-most inaccessible and at least impractic-able; improved metallurgical methods arepermitting the inclusion of low-grade andsemi-refractory ores in ordinary miningpractice;, there is the premium on the re-cord price of gold; and in the case ofWestern Australia there is the additionalmakeweight of the gold bonus, put lastbecause the many variations of its termsordered bv politicians arid the complicatedcharacter of its application render it of aSomewhat fugitive character.

The Prospector and His Cart,

It may bo said that a prospector candrive his cart from one end of WesternAustralia's huge auriferous area to theother. He would certainly have to knowwhere water could be found or else canyit with him. He would need food sup-plies and some knowledge of bushcraft,but nowhere w ?ould he encounter bush asit is known in New Zealand, for it hasno counterpart in Western Australia.Even where the prospector's route mightrun through fairly thickly timbered coun-trv there would be no tangled under-growth. The goldfields present whatmight be termed an open prospect. Itwill thus t.e gathered that prospecting iseasier than in many other countries andexplains how parties of men can scatterthemselves over a huge area with com-paratively little effort or capital.

In earlier years this very readiness ofaccess led to much hurried prospecting.The lure of "better gold just over thelulls" made intensive search unattractiveand then economic factors took a handand compelled prospectors to turn theirattention in' other directions. To-day theseprospectors and unemployed men are go-ing over the fields once more.

Enhanced Value of Gold.Gold at £7 an ounce is a decidedly dif-

ferent proposition to gold at £4 an ounce."While so far' nothing big has been un-earthed, results have been such as tocause the reconditioning of many derelicttreatment-plants and have led to a per-emptory demand for a large extension ofthe State battery system. In many direc-tions the< merry drumming of the stamp-ers is broadcasting the news that the dis-trict is once more "on gold" after yearsof silence.

An outstanding feature of the year'sgoldminirlg has been the starting of theflant at Vl/iluna, 656 miles from Perth, anine which has undisputed claim to show-ing one of the world's largest gold de-posits. The oro presented metallurgicaldifficulties until South African capitaljoined Australian metallurgical skill and& treatment policy was designed, whichhas solved extraction problems. Thismine will contribute substantially to thegold yield this year, the plant being de-signed to treat up to 40,000 tons of orea. month, and now dealing wr ith 25,000;.ons.

There may not. have been any " GreatTsoulders found in the past year, butthere was a Larkinvills nugget, one ofthe largest reported found by an old pros-pector who left Perth with his out-of-•vrork sons to tiy his luck on the old fields.His find gave encouragement and employ-ment to hundreds of men and a fillipto prospecting over a little-known area.

Typical Successful Case.Typical of many cases is that of two

men, who refusing to take sustenance orrelief work, loaded a broken-down motor-lovry and returned to a spot picked as alikely prospect some years before. Ithas provided self-earned sustenance andore waiting for crushing that will takethem home with sufficient funds to buyout -their former employer.

Behind this army of prospectors is the•tvatchful eye of capital. The Broken HillProprietary Company is interesting itself:in Western Australian gold possibilities.Options have been taken over several pro:mising old-time claims and an interesting■outcome may be recorded. South Africancapital is also available for anything at-tractive enough, so the claims of minesthat had to be abandoned owing to the•want, of capital and economic conditionsOf the time are finding fresh attention.

The new conditions in the value ofgold ale forcing notice and investigationof the lower-grade ore channels of theoider mines. Recent in thoGreat Boulder, " mother of mines " in•the Sta;e, revealed large deposits that arethought to show a fair margin of profit.Work is to he started at once.

Greater Economy in Working.Among the older worked mines sugges-

tions have been made for amalgamations"that will allow remodelling of plants andgreater economy and increased output.The yield for 1932 will be influenced bythe coming into full production of thenew plant' of the Lake View and Star,'which promises some new features intreatment and new extraction economicsfor adjoining mines.

A feature of the present-day mining isthe confirmation of the value and ap-plicability to Western Australian ores ofDie oil nutation process. It can be saidthat oil/flotation has come to stay. It isproving itself at Willina and is to beutilised on the sulphide ores of theGolden Mile. One interesting develop-ment of tho new year will bo the try-out on a large scale of a treatment schemebased on one used manv years ago underDr. Diehl and bearing his name.

Kalgoorlie is one of the few centres ofthe Commonwealth which has not feltheavily the prevailing world depression,the factors which have led to a declineof business in other centres having proveda stimulant to its betterment and in-creased activity. This leaven of prosper-ity has been an invaluable stimulantthroughout the State.

Exclusive of premiums. Western Aus-tralia has produced to date gold worth£164,372,935. I.ast year's productionturned in £2,168,770 and the premiumAnd exchange will add materially to thisvalue. '

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

STOCKBOY AND HORSE.

A recent message from Broome, Wes-tern Australia, sc«ted that a terrific thun-derstorm occurred at Dampier Downs'Station, inland from Broome, on January•JO. Mf. J. R. Secombe, owner of thelit at ion, and a party were engaged in mus-firing, were overwhelmed by theworm when within a mile of the home-iMeatl.

An aboriginal stockboy and his horsewere struck and instantly killed by light-

3 lI"nS> and a mule its rider over 100y*f ds away were stunned. Tho stockboy's

:■ although entirely stripped of cloth-Jng by the lightning, was unmarked.

NAHLIN IN PORT. SWORDFISH CHARGES LAUNCH

DEATH OF PIONEER.ifr. J. B. Graham, a well-knownuckland pioneer, whose deathas occurred at the age of 83

years.—Schmidt Studios.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.Mr. W. Machin, of Christchurch,who hia been elected presidentof the Associated Chambers of

Commerce.—S. P. Andrew Studios.

WINNER OF COVETED YACHTING TROPHY ON SATURDAY.Mr. W. P. Endean's first-class yacht Prize, winner of the Royal New

Zealand Yacht Squadron's race for the Horton Bequest.

A TRUE FISH STORY: AUCKLAND-OWNED LAUNCH CHARGED BY AN AGGRESSIVE SWORDFISH LAST FRIDAY EVENING.Wliile proceeding toward Leigh, North Auckland, the 40ft. launch Little Jim was charged by a swordfish, supposed to be a striped marlin of about 4001b.The sword pierced both the hull and the deck of the launch, breaking off as shown. The lower right-hand photograph shows a fish of the same species,

weighing about 3601b., caught on Friday near Sail Rock. It was the first fish of its kind to be brought to Leigh, and attracted much attention.

NEW SUBURBAN TRAM SERVICE INAUGURATED ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON.A general view taken at the Avondale terminus on Saturday, when the first tram was run on the new extension of tin

line past the old terminus at Mount Alberts

A CRAFT OF GRACEFUL LINES: LADY YULE'S STEAM YACHT ARRIVES AT AUCKLAND.

The Nahlin, in which Lady Yule and her daughter are making a cruise of the world, photographed at anchor in the harbour yesterday. In the back-ground the War Memorial Museum stands out prominently.

THE SENIOR FOURS IN PROGRESS AT THE NEW ZEALAND AMATEUR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA ON FRIDAY.

A snapshot taken when the competing craft were passing the half-way peg, showing the Hamilton boat with a commanding lead. Inset: Members of thewinning crew. From left: Messrs. Waters, Bayly, Sandos and Pope.

NEW ZEALAND LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT CONCLUDED.

L-Jt: His Excellency the Governor-General congratulates Miss J. Hartigan, winner of the women'ssingles title, during the prize presentation ceremony. Right: An action snapshot of C. Angas, men s

singles champion.

CRICKET x ACHIEVEMENT.C. F. W. Allcott, who took eiifhtwickets for 14\runs, which includedtwo hat-tricks, during Saturday'#

club cricket flt Auckland.

AMBULANCE OFFICER HONOURED.Mr. S.' Langstonc,- of Auckland!,wko has been appointed anHonorary Serving Brother of iheVenerable Order of tie Hospital

of St. John of Jerusalem.

NEW DOMINION SCULLING CHAMPIONR. Smith, Waitemata, who wo:n the NewZealand Single Sculls championship lit

Hamilton on Friday.

JOINT : HOLDERS OF TENNIS TITL.ILA. L. France and Miaa D. Nicholls, of Wellington, v/inneni of themixed doubles fit the New Z«aland Championship Tournament.

STEAMER'S CARGO DAMAGED BY FIRE AT WELLINGTON.Men unloading smouldering bales of wool from the hold of the Port Fremantle after the; lii'tt

which broke out on evening.

HALE AT A HUNDRED.

WONDERFUL OLD LADY.

CHAT IN THE GARDEN.

MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS.

A -wonderfully halo and hearty 'old ladyis Mrs. Richard Campbell, of StanmoraRoad, Christchurch, who celebrated herhundredth birthday yesterday. She liveswith her daughter-in-law, Mrs. H. Camp-bell. She had 11 children and there are20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchil-dren. She came out to New Zealand withher husband, from Belfast, in the shipConflict in 1876.

Mrs. Campbell was sitting in the gar-den, in the sun, when a representative ofthe Christchurch Sun called tof/see herlast week. She was reading a book, astory by John Oxenharn. Sho reads twoor three books a week.

" What kind of books do you likebest?" asked the interviewer." Love stories," she said promptly."Do you think they arc the best kind

of books?"" God love your heart, yes."Some people would think her ideats

rather old-fashioned, but it may be justthat she is wiser than folks are nowadays." It's not all God'fi fault tliafc the

younger generation doesn't live as longas it should," said she. ,

"Don't you think the world is a betterplace than it used to be?""No, because the women are not the

sazne. And I'll tell you for why. Godmade women's hair for a covering, not tobe bobbed and put up into a stump likea man's."

"And have you ever nmoked ?"

"No, God made me a. woman. I neverthought women would take to cigarettes."

The old lady is very Irish, though shemarried a Scot, <md sho likes to talk aboutthe old days in Ireland., She can rememberthem perfectly well. ".By thunder,there aresome splendid Irish people," she said,after recalling some of the great eventsof those days.

Mrs. Campbell and heir husband wentto Timaru when they first arrived in NewZealand, and they built their own housethere. They were in the first train thatever arrived in Timaru from the North—-and a great day that was. in Timaru, sheremarked.

The centenarian, who mast have seenso many depressions come and go, wasasked if she thought this one would lastlong." Things would never have been like

they are now," she said, " if they hadbrought the Kaiser to trial in London, asLloyd George said he was going to. That'swhat they should have done." And whenshe was asked if - she really thought itwould have done any good to hang theKaiser, she was unyielding. " Look at allthe mothers he brought sorrow to, youngman."

And then she and tha " young man"talked a little about religion.

"I'm a great believer in prayer," «hesaid. " I'm not what you would callchanting religion all the time, but it'sgood to be in prayer."

Mrs. Campbell rests nearly every dayabout 10 o'clock, and goes to bed about8. When it is fine she sits in the garden,and when it is not *he has her chair ina corner iiT-the kitchen. She prefers thatcorner, for some reason, to any otherplace in the house. Her hearing andhealth are excellent, but last year shefound it necessary to wear glasses for thefirst time.

A Press Association telegram statesthat Mrs. Campbell received numerouscongratulations yesterday, including amessage from the Governor-General.

SNAKES AS PETS.

HOBBY FOR A GERMAN.

DANGEROUS TESTS.

Bernard Andrich, aged 51 years, a Ger-man, at Bulli, New South "Wales, recentlynarrowly escaped death as a result of a

snake bite. lie has a hobby for makingpets of snakes, and he claimed that hewas immune from poison.

To test his opinion, Andrich took ablack snake out of a box in his hut andplaced it round his neck. He began toform a bow tie of it, but the reptile be-came vicious and struck out, inflictingtwo incisions on his. right hand. Sometime elapsed and no ill effect resulted.However, a third incision was made onthe left hand, which in a very short timebegan to swell.

Andrich became ill, and was hurried toa doctor, who, aftef treatment, orderedhim to hospital for further observation.Andrich was ultimately discharged. Thesnake, which was sft. long, was destroyed.

FIFTY YEARS AGO.

EXTRACTS FROM THE HERALD.

Tho following are extracts from theNew Zealand Herald of February 1,1882

The meeting yesterday of the Premier,the Hon. John Hall, and Tawhiao itt themost important matter in connection withtho visit of the Maori- King to Auckland.It is of vast significance that the kingshould have so entirely severed with thepast as to discuss officially with the Pre-mier the relations of the Maoris withthe whites. Tawhiao is too sensible notto know that the impediment to progresscreated by the isolation of his people isfelt by pakehas to he a grievance. Homust realise how- they chafe at being cut-off from communication with Taranaki.

Almost all businesses and professionshave their busy season. To this rule thewater police do not form at:, exception,and their harvest of duty is the peachseason. On their beat is the Maori peachmarket and there the larrikins most docongregate. They will do anything toobtain cheap peaches and consider thenatives fair game for their impudence andingenuity. But old times have changed.Since lust season two constaibles havesucceeded the gentle Duggan aud thegood-natured Sampson. The larrikins donot regard Constables Foreman and Mac-donaId as gentlemen, because they inter-fere with their - employment 50 times aday and further annoy them by tholiberal use of a stick or the applicationof the toe of a boot.

Volunteering-appears to be falling to alow ebb in Auckland. A general bat-talion parade was called last night, butIt completely collapsed. A few men cameforward, but they did not fall in owingto 'I he non-attendance of the officer!!.

THE -NEW . ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY' 1, .19326

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'2s isd each and half-plate la 6d.

TAKAPUNA RACES.SATURDAY'S RESULTS.

ANTIUUE scores again.

WIN FOR CHIEF JEWEL.

spbiK'T to higii comedy

decrease in betting

The Takapuna Jockey Club's RummerMeeting was concluded on Saturday inj;n0 weather and before an attendanceestimated at 7500. The course was not

/ affected to any extent by the rain that"

{ell in the morning and was in splendidorder, although a trifle slower than 011Friday. Tho raring again proved veryinteresting and there were several verydose finishes. Form on the first, day didBO t wor'i out as well as anticipated and

~r the results were not very favourable toinvestors, as Chief Jewel and AntiqueTrere the only favourites to score andseveral outsiders were successful.

The Takapuna Cup winner Antique fol-lowed up his first day's success withanother fine win in the Jockey Club Han-dicap, wherein he carried 9.6 and easilytook the lead when asked for a seriouseffort nearing the home turn. The Wyn-yard Plate fell to the three-year-old ChiefJewel, who led all the way and just got

home from Jalldy Karo and Speedniint.Speculation 011 the totalisator fell away

/ considerably and the investments for theday amounted to £21.535, compared with£36,766 10s on the second day last year.The total investments for the meetingamounted to £51,611 15s, as against£72,612 last year, a decrease of £21,0006s, a drop of 27 per cent.

Results:—.

MOANA HANDICAP,Of £100; 6 fur.

B—MARSHLAND. W. H. Werigdal's hrf, 3yrs, by Yalkyrian—Malaria, 7.7(R. Home)

9—MARMORATE, L. P. Porter's b m,"

4yrs, by Autumn—Marble Star, 7.7,car. 7.5 (F. Bentley)

2—HOISOMA, J. Hoey's br f. 3yrs,by Legionnaire—\Vhit<* Bird, 9.9 (E.A. lieesing)

("Winner trained by P. E. Pope, Tnkanini.)Also Started.—7 Operatic, 9.3 (L. Dulieu);

5 Roya l Gallant, 9.1 (R. MeTavish); 1Amber Link, 5.9 (T. Green); 4 Silene, 8.6(E.■ Manson); 3 Click Clack. 7.7. car. S.li(H. Gray): 6 Dayeoma, 7.7 >K.. Yoitre); 11Golden Sceptre, 7.7, car. 7.2 (R. Mcßae);10 Magic Mint, 7.7 (A. Eastwood).

Two lengths; half a length. Time, lm 17s.

WAIWERA HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP,Of £120; 1 mile 3 fur. 40yds.

E. C. Rae's rn g. Gyrs.. by Grey Monk—Bright Donnette, 9.3

(D. Craddock) 11-r-TARPORLEY. A. M. Robertson's br

g. ilyfs, '.iy Flying King—Chatenay,10.0 (L. Dulieu) 2

7—GREAT EMBLEM, F. J. Docherty'sbr g, by L'mblematic—Tarlillian, 9.11

.(H. Dulied) . . . . 3(Winner trained by owner, Ellerslie.)Also Started.—'2 Bronze Tray. 10.S (P.

Bra-dy); 3 Luminary, 9.11 (H. Turner); 4Kairuri. 9.6 (J. Smith): 6 I'ntutahi, 9.2,car. 9.11 (R. Oli'.e); 8 Mia Stella, 9.0 (R,E. Thcmson).

Neck; half a head._

Time, 2tn 23 3-ss.WYNYARD PLATE,

Of .£420 and gold cup; 7 fur.I—CHIEF JEWEL, F. . Earl's br g,

3yr,3, by Chifcf Ruler—Spangle, 8.0■ (K. Yoitre) .. ..

*

JALLDiT KARO, W. Yanderspeck'sb g, 4yrs,/' by Lucullus—EJysianGraceful mare, 8.9 (E. A. Keesing) 2

2—SPEEDMINT, A. Courtney's b f,3yris, by Catmint—Serita Thurnham,8.0, car. 8.1 (H. Gray) . . . . . . 3

' (Winner trained by J. T. Jamieson, Papa-kura.)

Also Started.—S Alpina, 8.9 (A. G. Par-ions); 5 Karangapai, 8.9 (R. MeTavish);S Princess Bede, 8.0 (T. Green); 7 Teels,8.0 (E. Ludlow); 4 King's Krave, 7.13 >H.Wiggins); 9 Ruling King, 7.13 (E. Man-ton).

/ Keck: neck. Time, lm 29 2-ss.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP,Of £150; G fur.

2—HInH COMEDY, R. T. Reid's brg, Hyrs, by Leighton—Comedienne,•7.11) (E. Yoitre) 1

B—HUNTINGDON. C. G. Aricell's blkg, 4yrs, by Hunting Song—Arbroath,7.13, car. 7.8 (N. Craig) . . .. 2

S—ROYAL RULER, B. E. Hart's ch h.4yia, by Chief Ruler—Baby Doll, 7.4(A, Parsons) 3

(Winner trained by P. E. Pope, Takanini.)Also Started—l Leitrim, 8.6 (H. Gray);

4 Marechal, 8.4 (H. Wiggins); 6 HamptonPark, 7.0 {W. J. McDowell).

Three lengths; three lengths. Time, lmlis.

VAKAPUNA J.C. HANDICAP,Of £250; D fur.

I—AXTIQUK. J. H. Wallace's b g.6yrs. by Tollbridge—Unique, 9.6 (H.Gray) . . . .

. .• • . . 1

B—ROYAL ARTIST, It. T. Reid's brg. by Leighton—Oddity, 7.4, car. 7.1§(W. J. McDowell) 2

O—MOSQUE. R. L. Plummer's br g,aged, l>y Feramorz—Marble Star, 7.0.car. 7.1 (F. Bentley) 3

' (Winner trained by owner. To Arpha.)Also Started.—2 (Thief Joy. 9.0 (R. S.

Baghy); 5 Sir Mond, 8.1 (K. Voitre); 8Liroeen, 7.4. car. 7.0 (N. McKenzie): 10Brampton, 7.1, car. 7.2 (R. Mcßae): 4 GayCockade. 7.1, car. 7.2 (H. Wiggins); 6Cliromadyne, 7.Ci (H. .Tones); 7 Grand Talk,

■ 7-0, car. 7.3 (S. J. Caminick).Half a lengih; length, and a-half. Time,

ltt. 55 ii-5s '

HOSSON HANDICAP,Of £125; two-year-olds; 6 fur,

4-Oi'GANTIC. F. H Bell's b g. byColossus—Marble Star, 7.11 (J. Cam-mick) 1

6—LETITIA, J. T. Jamieson's br f,by Liinond—Lela, 7.0, car. 7.3J (K.• Voitre) t

6-WHIRL.mLOXG. Mrs. A. Keating'sird D. P. Moraghan's br f, by Whirl-wind— Lucena, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) . . t

tDead heat for second.(Winner trained by A. E. Cox. To Aroha.)

Also Started.—2 Miss Lorraine, 8.5 (R.SlcTavish); 1 Bambury. 8.4 (11. Stokes);® le Waipu. 7.12, c-ir. 7.13- (E. Manson);7 Directory. 7.3 (N. McKenzie).

Three-quarters' of a length. Time, lm« 3-ss.

RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP,of £120; 9 fur.

.B—GLEN K.\TA. W. A. Strahan'a brft. syrs. by Mountain Knight—LadyRouge. 7.0. car. 7.1 (11. Gilmer) 1

HLLOY. II- Maria's br g. nyts,..

by Thespian—Bronze, 9.3 (P. Bur-gess)

... .2O. Nicholson and E. 1!.jJavis' lil!; g i 3yia, by Eossejidale—-

tJtieen March, 7.1 (K. Voitre) 3Winner trained by owner, Tuakau.)

wAlsa Started.-4 Whul:=p„ra. 0.3 (H. NTi '■ 5 Gay Idea, 8.4 (O. Mclnally): 0tJP® f

_„ar '. (F. Bentl»y); 0 Excella.

fast' i-'o' car 'G- Connor); 7 Speed-.iCar* V 3 ''!• Caminick).

•K; three lengths. Timet lm s(is

ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP,»

Of £105; 7 fur.R. w. Roberts' br g.

irf Vr /,' Qnex—Ringdove, 9.3ID. Mclnally) . . iHurley's b g,

jo m Quex—Queen Lizzie,'•8 (H. Is; Wiggins) 2:,Ge o. Johnston's br g,

q o Valkyrian—Ihapuna, 9.8, car.■ (H. S;oltes) 3'Planer trained by M. J. Carroll, Te-•ii : . Kapa.)

P& S^d T l I>uril ' Pnr!:- °- 2 <L-c,¥mul - s - 12 ,K - Voitre); 1T

Rose, 8.12 (K. S. Bagby).97 kssi. lenstlls ' four lengths. Time, lm

ANTIQUE'S VICTORY.AN IMPRHSSrVE: PERFORMANCE

BRILLIANT RUN ON OUTSIDE,

ROYAL ARTIST'S SECOND.

BY ARCHER.On tlie strength or his good fOl7ll in the

Cup on (ho lirsi clay, Antique was installedfavourite for 1 : ;o Tekapuna Jockey ClubHandicap, and he again impressed hisvortu upon racegoers by winning veryhandsomely. Confidently ridden by HCray, Antique was near the rear for sixfurlongs and Mien made a forward move.Once asked tf. go ir:. earnest lio ran roundon the out si lo lien ring the turn, and hadthe race in hand before entering thestraight.

A good sSnrt was effected and Chroma-dyne was quickly :11 the lead from SirMond, Chie: Joy, {.lay Cockade and RoyalArtist. Chtoriiadyno was steadied slightlyafter going two furlongs, and was im-mediately joined by Sir Mond and GayCockade w.io were followed by Chief Joyand Brampton, while Mosque, Royal Artistand Limeou were together next.

Running across the top Brampton ran up011 the outside of C'liromadyne, Sir Mondand Gay Cockade, and they raced togetherin tho iead until Hearing tho turn, whenAntique carce fast cm the outside. Antiquewas first to straighten up from a bunchedfield and ho was not troubled in the runhomo to win by huh' a length from RoyalArtist, who defeated Mosquo by a lengthand a-half. Chief Joy was fourth, suc-ceeded by Griy Cockade, Brampton, Chroma-dyne, Limecn and Grand Talk.

Antique s performance was impressiveand ho has never been better than atpresent. Ha carried his 9.G in great styleand made short work of the others whenGray took :r,im to the outside for a run.Royal Artiiit was a shade unlucky, butwould not have beateii tho winner in anycase. Mosque displayed a glimpse of formby getting third, but Chromadyne, GayCockade. Sir Mond and Brampton beatthemselves out in front. Chief Joy made acreditablo aiowing, but Limeen was neverdangerous.

THE EIIGH-WEIGHT CONTEST.

DOMINICAN BEATS TARPORLEY.

Investors received another reverse in theWaiwera H: sh-w.eighi; 'Handicap, when Do-minican, at a good price, just won fromthe favour:.:©, Taipnrley. Luminary wasquickly in the lead and he made play pastthe stands ::rom Mir. Stella, Kairuri, GreatEmblem, Bronze Tray, Dominican and Tar-porley. Turning along the back Luminaryhad a lead of four lengths from Mia Stella,otherwise 'there wan little change in thepositions ur.til about, half-a-mile from home,when Dom.aioan and Tarporley moved un.Dominican closed on Luminary nearing tiieturn and ;i:ist as they caine into line forthe run home Ta.rporley and Great Em-blem drew level on the outside. A finerace then trrentjated and Dominican gainedthe verdict by a neck from Tarporley, whoheat Great Emblem by hnlf-a-head. Lumin-ary was fourth, followed by Mia Stellaand Broni'.'j Tray.

The thre<j ph ce-getters r.ll battled on verygamely under pressure and there was verylittle in iv Thej' were all forced to covera little e!::ra ground at various stages andit was against Great Emblem that he hadto go ouisiJe of three horses when makinghis run entering the straight. BronzeTray, the second f. ncy, failed to race upto especial ion 3 and was apparently feelingthe effects of his run in the cup on thefirst day.

OUTSIDERS IN DIVIDENDS.

MARSHLAND AND MARMORATE.

Two outsiders. Marshland and Marmor-ate, filled i;'?.e dividend places in the MannaHandicap, :!or- which Amber Link and Hoihoma wera best si pported. Hoihoma wentout fast from No, 1 and when the fieldhad settled down she was in charge fromSilene. Mngic Mint, Amber Link, Operaticand Royal Gallant. Hoihoma drew outcrossing the top and she turned into thestraight about three lengths clear of Sileneand Royal Gallant;} who were followed byMarshland, Amber Link and Marmorate.Once the pressure was applied Hoihomabegan to xeaken and Marshland came fastto win by two lengths from Marmorate,who also finished solidly to beat Hoihomaby half-a-length. Royal Gallant was closeup fourth, succeeded by Silene, Magic Mintand Click Clack

The solii pace ret by Hoihoma had mostof the liorses with a bit of weightin trouble before the straight was reachedand the liirht-weights. Marshland and Mnr-morate, finished too well for them. Marsh-land returned a double-figure dividend andMarmorate's dividend was also a good onefor second. A Tiber Link ar.d Oneraticwero both prominent early, but could not,go on at the end and were among tholast- to finish. Hoihoma again displayedfine speed, only to shut up quickly whenthe pressure was ori.

PAGAHELLI MAKES AMENDS.

DECISIVE WIN FROM GANPAT.

Eager Rose and Ganpnt v.-ore host sup-ported for the Anniversary Hanrlirap, butcalculation 3 were again upset when Pnga-nelli. who had rvu badly on the first dnv,scored ar, end-tc-end victory. Paganelliwas quickly in front from Leitrim andGanpat. find he was out clear after goingthree furlongs, when Ganpat had run upsecond nrd the others were stringing out.It v.-as obvious when they reached the hometurn tha'; Pagnnelli and Ganpat were thoonly one?i with chances. snd Paganelli kentgoing to vin by two lengths from Ganpat.Leitrim v'as four lengths away third and"Racer P«?B was fourth, with Sir Mond andPnriri Park next.

Paganelli proved that his form on thefirst day. when h>3 failed to 20 at nil wellfor T?. Rosd, wavi nil wrong. Possibly hewas affect vl on Friday by peHinc a kirkat tho post and being slow nway from thooutside, as he wan beaten before going fivefurlongs. On thisi occasion, Mc-Tnally cot ( im aviy smartly from No. 1arid he never lor.Ved like being beaten,although hj" v,'a?i kicked up to his workat the finish. Ganpat ran another roodrace, but Leitri 11 on whom IT. Stokes,who claimed a IMb. allowance, "-as sub-stituted for If. Grav, was a"ain well beaten.Eager Ro j e van badly placed early andwas close ■ t. tic finish than any otherstage.

SUCCESS OF HIGH COMEDY.

LETTPJM RUNS UNPLACED.

Leitrim wis a pronounced favourite overT-litrh Comedy for Ihe Hnhurban Handicap.h"t. bo •vas never dangerous and couldonly finish n Finf||'i7,tp four If'T~J"or behind■»i. r- winrer. TT'intinsflon. an annren-tice in the saddle an 1 a 51h. allowance,and llitrl' 'Comer'y wore tho only ones whoever app;'ir::d *o have chances, and. afterHuntingdon 1i n«i allowed High ComedyIhrom-h rn (he rails at. the turn.. Voitrel{»nt TTiirt Comor'lv going to win by threelengths. Royal Puler was another threelengths ;iiv:iy 11 in), with Lpitrim fourth"'hen fn' 1owed Mtircclial and HamptonPark.

It was not. a particularly attractive con-loaf and High Comedy was never inof defer* dtjco ho reached the front. Voitrorode him very vigorously and d'd not rivehim any chance to stop. . Huntingdonfinished upc'ond with his rider sitting stillon him iind his effort was really rood fora' horse i'lio hail r.ot, lveu lenuircd to domuch work, in thp past few weeks. IveUrim seffort wan <' vooinl imr and he did notshow anything l»Ue the dash lie did onthe first day. Sr, me eriticisin w*l? beardretrarding Oray*s Vnndhng '>f T*eitrim, butthe horasi was fully hea'en and was pos-sibly not himselt cm the day.

STEWARDS' INQUIRIES.

WYNYARD PLATE INCIDENT.

Following tho running of the V/ynyardPlate at "akaouna on Katurdfly the judicialcommittee held an inquiry mmrding theboring by Chief .Jewel at the finish. Itwas ascertained that Chief Jewel come awayfrom the fence as a result, of beint?frightened by the crowd which lined therails and the occurrence was purely acci-dental. The evidence of the riders indi-cated that, the incident did not affect theresult and no a-tion was taken.

Anotb;::: innuiiy was held regarding thocheck received bv Sneedmint when she at-tempted to eo llvoiurh on the rails just,before tb'» homn (urn was reached. Afterhearing 'lie evidence of 11. Cray, rider ofSpeed uiii;i', and A. fl. Parsons, rider ofAlpina, il whs decided to take no action.

THE WYNYARD PLATE.

VICTORY FOR CHIEF JEWEL.

NARROW MARGIN AT END.

SPEEDMINT'S GOOD FINISH.

BY ARCHER.Necks separated the placed horses in a

fine finish in tho Wynyard Plate, andChief Jewel took tho honours from JalldyIvaro and Speedniint. There was markedconfidence about tho support for ChiefJewel, but he was lucky to win. for Speed-

mint was galloping over everything at thofinish after being in trouble more thanonce.

The inside horse, King's Knave, missedtho jump-out and was soon last. ChiefJewel went out fast from No. '2, and hewas the leader nlong tho back from JalldyKaro, Princess Bede, Tools and Alpina.The positions were much tho samo crossingthe top, whero King's Knave moved upsharply on the.outside, and Speedniint alsoimproved.,her position. Nearing the turnSpeedniint fell back a couple of lengths andKarangapai then went up 011 the outsideChief Jewel still held a slight advantagefrom Jalldy Karo rounding tho bend, withKarangapai showing up 011 the outsideahead of King's Knavo and Speedmint.Chief Jewel bored out from the rails in therun home and just stayed 011 to win fromJalldy Karo, with Speedniint finishing fastin third place on tho rails. Karangapai wasfourth, and then came King's Knave,Ruling King and Princess Bede,

Cliiof Jewel had all the best of it out infiout on the rails, and did not improvematters for Jalldy Karo when he bored outat the finish. However, he would probablyhuvo beaten that horse in any case, m healways held a slight advantage over him.Speedniint was unlucky not to win. andneed not be in the least discredited for herdefeat. Speedmint's finishing effort wasattractive and her turn should not be veryfar away now. Karangapai made a fairshowing, and King's Knave displayed somedash in tho middle etages, only to weakenat tho end. Princess Bede failed to race upto form and was never dangerous ill theconcluding stages.

After the race the gold cup accompanyingtho stake was presented to Chief Jewel'sowner, Mr. F. Earl, K.C., by the Hon. E.\V. Alison, M.L.C.

BAMBURY FAILS BADLY.

GIGANTIG'S IMPROVEMENT.

Bambury and Hiss Lorraine were thofavourites for the Hobson Handicap, butthey cut up badly after being prominentuntil near the turn, and were among tholast to finish. Whirlalong and To Waipuwere first away, and before the first furlongwas covered Miss Lorraine joined Whirl-along in the lead. They raced together foranother furlong, when they were joined byBambury, who went lip on tlie outside.AVhirlulong, Miss Lorraine and Bamburyraced together until near the turn, whereBambury went back quickly arid Giganticbecame prominent. Gigantic headed tholeaders as they straightened up, and hocame on to win by three-parts of a lengthfrom Whirlalong and Letitiu, who dead-heated for second. To Waipu was fourth,with Miss Lorraine. Bambury and Directorywell beaten.

The running was a distinct reversal ofform from tha first day. Gigantic displayedmarked improvement and won nicely. He isa lazy colt, who evidently needs someriding, and on this occasion his jockey rodehim very vigorously, having, the whip atwork at tho turn. Bambury shut up veryquickly, and tho only explanation that canbe given for his failure is that lie got histongue over tho bit. Miss Lorraine wentwell to Iho turn, but failed to run on.Letitia finished strongly, and is a neat fillywho may win scon.

.GLENRATA'S BIG SURPRISE.

RANGJTOTO HANDICAP "WIN.

An outsider, Glenrata, was responsiblefor a big surprise when he scored narrowlyfrom Alloy in the Rangitoto Hack Handi-cap, for which Pateena was favourite in agood betting race. ' The field was closelybunched for a furlong, when Whakaparahad a short turn in the lead. Just afterpassing tho seven furlongs post Whakaparagave way to Glenrata. Paper Dart thenmoved up, and at the top Glenrata andPaper Dart were racing together in thelead ahead of Pateena, Whakapara, GavIdea .and Alloy. Whakapara dropped backjust before reching the turn, and whenthey camo into the straight Glenrata andPaper Dart were still the leaders fromPateena, Gav Idea" and Alloy. Glenratastayed on solidly at tho end and won by nr.cck from Alloy, who defeated Pateena bythree lengths. Paper Dart was fourth,with Gay Idea and Grand Spirit nest.

Glenrata returned a dividend of over aquarter of a century, which was not sur-piising. in view of the fact that he hadbeen racing . for somo time without anysuccess. Ho was unsighted when racedamong the hack sprinters on the first day,but there was no fluke about this win, be-cause he was made a lot of use of andthen hung on well at tho end. Alloy rnnanother good race, and Pateena againshaped creditably. Whakapara, who is ap-parently not himself, went well for overseven furlongs ar.d then retired.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

RESULTS AT MOOREFIELD.

HUNT THE SLIPPER BEATEN.

SYDNEY, Jan. 31.The chief events at the Moorefield Rac-

ing Club's meeting yesterday resulted:—THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP,

Sweepstakes of £ 1 10s each, with £l5Oadded; ij fur.

First Division.GOLD DIGGER, G. S. Lnscombe's ch rr.

by Treclare—Pretty Baby, 9.4 (A.Knox) 1

HUNT THE SLIPPER (New Zealand).11. J. Stonbridge's b g, by Leighton—Goldo Shoe, 9.4 (T. Webster) . . 2

WEDDING MORNING. Mrs. L. Dow-ling and Ji. C. Allen. 7.5 (E. C.Britt) 3

Twelve started. Gold Digger won by aneck. Tune, lm 15's.

MOOREFIELD HANDICAP,Sweepstakes of XI each, with £l5O added:

]J miles.TEA FIGHT (New Zealand bred), T.

Walsh's b or br f, by Tea Tray—Fair Fight, 0.9 (J. Pickering) . . 1

ROC: EPSON, rr. White's b v. lyrs. byRoger clo Busli — Sweet Alison, 7.3(A. Knox) ■* 2

INTRKPID (New Zealnnd-bred). J.Davis' b c, *lyrs, bv Wenthervaiic—

Historiette, (i.lO (W. White) . . 3Nine started. Tea Fight won by a head.Time, 2m o]s.

HURSTVILLE MILE.Sweepstakes sbf i'l 10s each, with £l5O

added; I mile.WEDDING FEAST, R. O'Connor's br

m, 4yrs, by Polymcslor—Silver Wed-ding, 7.12 (Fi. Bartle) 1

MY TALISMAN, A. D Webster's, 8.12(T. Webster) 2

GALLANT TOP, O. Rudd's. 8.3 (11.Malcolm) - ■ . • • • - • . . 3

Eight started. Wedding Feast won bytwo lengths. Time, tin 42!5.

First Acre ran unplaced in tho Flyingnandicap.

MATAMATA MEETING.

REHANDICAPS DECLARED.

Acceptances for tho Matamata RacingClub's annual meeting next Saturday closeat 5 p.m. to-day with tho secretary. Mr.B. C. Taylor, Matamala, or Messrs. Blom-tield and Company. Auckland.

Tho following rehandicapa' tiave been de-clared. for tho Matainata meeting:—-

Waharoa Handicap.—Paganelli, 51b., mak-ing 9.4.

Walton Handicap.—Pngnnelli, -lib., mak-ing 9.11.

Matamata Hack Cup.—Alloy. 71b.. makingB. 13; Chief Jewel. 511)., making 8.8; GreatEmblem, Gib., making 7.0.

TROTTING FIXTURES.

February fi— Metropolitan Trotting Club.February 20, 22—Auckland Trotting Club.February 27—Now Brighton Trotting Club.

FORBURY PARK TROTS.

CHIEF EVENT TO CARMEL.

SURPRISE BY AMBITION.

WILBUR WHITE JUST WINS.

[lSl' TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]DUNEDIN. Saturday.

The Forbury Park Trot-tiny Club ■tng was concluded to-day in bl " yweather before a good attendance. Thetotalisator handled £'19,725, against .£25,483on the second day last year, making thetotal for the meeting J.'32,900, against £38,232last year. Results were;—

WAVERLEY HANDICAP,Of £130; limit 3.-18; H miles.

I—--GER MANICU S. 2'yds bhd (Mc-Kendry) I

4—NICOYA, 00yds bhd (Bryce) .. ..22—FAIRYLAND, limit (Shaw) . . . . 3Also Started.—2 Gay Puree, 4Syds bhd

(coupled with Fairyland); 3 Honora Bin-gen, 6 l.ee Boy, 4 Nelson's Lady, 7 Ko-membraiue, limit; 9 Royal Stan, 12yds bhd;5 Sea Mist, 30.

Three lengths; three lengths. Times: 3m4-1 l-ss, 3m 41 3-ss, 3m 48 l-ss.

STEWAf!DS' HANDICAP,Of £110; limit 3.39; 14 miles.

3—AUTOMATIC (Donald) 19—GUNFIRE, I.Byds bhd (Teahan)

..2

8-I'RINCF.SS TIIEA, 48yds bhd (Shaw) 3Also Started.—l Ruin, II Shirley Uingen,

0 Tat Wrack, 2 Warbird, limit; 4 BlueMountain, 5 Colorado. 7 Dollar King, 12John Appear, 10 Trixio Belle, 12yds bhd;3 Erin's Star, 21 (coupled with winner).

Length and a-half; ono length. Times:3m C.J 4-ss, 3m 28 1 -ss, 3m 28 4- ,'.3.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP,Of £150; limit 2.17; 1 mile.

I—SUNNY MORN, limit (E. Todd) ..

12—GOLD TINGE, limit (McLellan) .

. 2S—MASTER ROY, 12yds bhd (E. Mit-

chell) . . 3Also Started.—ll Bold Bill, 0 Dusolina,

10 Priceless, 14 Rur.bloom, 12 Suilranes,limit; 3 Cannonball and Koro Peter(coupled), 0 Peter Daunt, t Roddy, 7 RomeGuy, 12yds bhd: -s Morrison, 13 Tactless,24.

One length-; three lengths. Times: Cm20 3-ss, 2m 20 l-ss. 2m '2O l-ss.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP,Of £350; limit 4.28; "2 miles.

4—CARMEL, 36yds bhd (Donald) . . 16—FREE ADVICE. 30yds bhd (Mo-,

Dermott)...

. . 2I—KING POINTER. 21yds bhd (Hooper) 3Also Started.—2 Warplane, limit; 7 Dun-

das Boy, 12yds blid; 3 Regal Voyage. f>Logan Chief. 24.Two lengths; one and a-half lengths.Times: 4m 30s, lin 375, 4m 38 3-ss.

CRESCENT HANDICAP,Of £170; limit 4.41; 2 miles,

6—AMBITION, 60yds blid (Donald) . . 13—ARCTOTIS, 12yds bhd (McLennan) 2S—ST. PETKOX, 36yda bhd (Mnhony) 3

Also Stnrted.—7 Croat 8011, liinil ; -1 Kyrn,21yds bhd; 9 L-pe Todd, CO; 1 White Satin,72; 8 Bon'ita, 2 Ukulele Lady, 81.

Two and a-hall" lengths; three lengths.Times: lm 43 3-ss. lm 53 l-ss, 4m 51 2-sb.

GOEJE HANDICAP.Of £150; limit 3.33; miles.

1-—MANOEUVRE, limit (Francis) . . 13—ERIN'S ADVANCE, 12yds bhd (Mc-

Lennan) . . . . . . . . 2S—SISTER ROSE, limit (Donald) . . 3Also Started.—G Flying Cloud. 12 .Pro-

bationer. 13 Ohimer, 17 Elite Bingen, 16Luiifh, 18 Deste, 14 Central Pointer. 19Schoolmate, 7 Princess Thea, limit; 2 Aris-totle. II Madam Locanda, 15 Prairie King,9 I?u3svll Pointer, 8 Silver De Oro. 12ydsbhd; 10 Headlight, 21; 4 Donna Gulvailis. 36.

Length; two lengths. Times, 3m 31 3-Gs,3m 30 l-ss, 3m 32 1-53.

ROYAL HANDICAP,Of £160; limit 2.52; li miles.

I—WILBUR WHITE, limit (McFar-lane) 1

4GOLD TINGE, limit (McLellan) . . '29—SOME GUY, 12yds bhd (L. Frost) 3

Also Stirl^d.—2 Herod, 11 Priceless, MSunbloom, limit; 7 Cannonball, 10 Loca-tion, 5 Master Roy, 12 Pink Sugar, 8

Rod<iy, 3 Ron. 12yds bhd; 13 Tactless, 24;6 Neison's Victory, 36.

Hend; length. Times: 2ra 51s, 2m 51 2-SS,2m 51 2-ss.

au revoir Handicap,Of £200; limit 2.46; 1} miles.

2—RECAL VOYAGE, 21yds bhd(W -tliers) 1

3—GOLDEN PEDRO, limit (McDer-mott) .. .. 2

G—ROLLO, 24yds bhd (Berry)..

..3Also Started.—S Haroa Bingen, n George

Rev. 7 Harvest Child. 1 Mac Dillon. 0Meteor. 10 Nimble Direct, limit: 4 Colonial

Boy, 12yds bhd.One and a-iialt lengths: half a length.

Times: 2m 46 3-ss, 2m 495, 2m 47 3-ss.

RACES AT GISBORNE.

FIELDS FOR THURSDAY.

[I!Y TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]GISBORNE, Saturday.

The acceptances for tho first' day of theGisborne Racing Club's Summer Meetingnext Thursday and Saturday are:—

TE HAPARA HACK HANDICAP.Of i'cJ; H fur.

st. lb. st. lb.Imperial Fame 9 0 Tai Ao .... 8 7Tarelia .... 89 Measurer ..81Master Cynic 8 9 Stitch .... 80Jiiltlo Wonder 8 8 Inflame ... .8 0Bold Archer . 8 8 Brown Sugar

. 7 13Lord Aintreo 8 7

FIRST HURDLES.Of £100; l.i miles.

fit. lb. St. 11).Simeon • .11 0 Cragsman ... 9 0Russet Moor, lit 13 Tall Timber . 9 0St. Ames ..99 Sublimate .

• . 9 0

FLYING HANDICAP.Of £9O; i> fur.

st.lb. st.. lb."White Wings . 9 0 King Wamja . 8 2Sunny Song . 8 0 Toboggan ..SOLordly Knight 8 9 Brown Abbey 7 0

HACK GOLD CUP.Of £i::0; l mile.

Ft. 11) St. 11).Sunny Sky . . 9 9 Bob In ... 8 (1Sunny Song . 813 Simeon -•

.710

Ropallo ... 8 5 Aiguille ... 7 7.Little Wonder 8 1 Earthquake '.72Royal Flyer . 8 1 Bugle Call • . 7 0

CARROLL MEMORIAL.Of £130: 1 mile.

st. lb. st. lb.Malahat ... 9 0 Kinsel • • • . 7 10Autumn Hun 812 Helium • • •

. 7 7Vnlsier ... 88 Prmiax .... 7 0White Wings 8 1

MAIDEN SCURRY.of £80; 5 fur.

Princer.s Star EvermoreMillion Alii TukaLord Quox—Lady Muster Frank

1). filly . Good HuntingEmbroidery Mala pert.Black Prince AitdicaBlack Songster Lucky PrinceSunny Bachelor Kahuuoke

PARK HACK HANDICAP.Of £9O; 7 fur.

st. lb st. lb.'Imperial Fame 8 i) Aiguille -.78Tama Waiala 8 3 Brown Sugar 7 8Little Wonder 8 3 Wedding Bells 7 2Innuendo • ■ . 8 I Bugle (.'all . . 7 0Megaphone . . 7 12 Sum Up ...

. 7 0Measurer ... 7 10 Gold. Pennant 7 0

TROTTING AT WANGANUI.

ONE-DAY MEETING IN APRIL.

[ BY TEf.H'JItA I'll.—IT.ESS ASSOCIATION.]WANGANUI. Saturday.

The Wunganui Trotting Club has decidedto hold a one-day race meeting on April£>. rescinding a previous resolution to aban-don the meeting.

RACING FIXTURES.February I!—Tapanui Racing Club,February 8, 4—Egmonl Racing Club.February 4, (!—Gisborne Racing Club.February (>~-Matnmala Racing (.'bib.February 11, I'2—Poverty Buy Turf Club.February 11. 13—Taranaki Jnekey Club.February 11. 13- Duuedin Jockey Club.February 12, 13-• -Marlborough Jockey Club.February 13, 15—Hotorua Racing Club.February 20, 22—Waikato Racing Club.

NOTES FROM RICCARTON.CANDIDATES FOR DUNEDIN.

GAY CREST'S PROGRAMME.

NICHTMARCI-I ON THE TRACKS.

[BY TEMJGKAPII. —OWN COItRESPONDENT. ]

CHRISTCIIUKCH. Saturday.The Riccnrton trucks aro still hard. Rain

fell last night and this morning, but asubstantial rainfall is urgently required.

Gesture has arrived at Riccarton fromTrentham and has joined Martian Chief andOratorius in C. Emerson's stable. The trioaro to race at the Dunedin meeting andGesture is to remain with Emorson untilafter the summer meeting nf, Riccarton aweek later.

Gay Crest is booked for a trip to Dunedinwith a definito engagement in the James

1lassie tt Gold Cup, but it is not certain thatho will take his place in the Dunedin Cupfield. It is considered that he has hada strenuous period of racing under bigweights and on hard tracks, and no riskis to bo taken. A trip to Sydney was atone time proposed for him, but is notlikely to eventuate. In all probability GayCrest's efforts will bo mostly confined toNew Zealand weight-for-age races in thenext few months.

T. Lloyd is keeping Desert Song andAdelphi going with a view to racing themagain at the Canterbury summer meetingon February 20. The former ha 3 beensomewhat disappointing ii the past couploof months, but has never done well onhard ground. Better results may be ex-pected from him with a change in trackconditions

Nightguard's Prospects.Royal Baby was given a spell after her

breakdown at Woodville, caused, it isthought, by putting a foot in a liolo duringtho progress of her race there. It has beendecided that no further attempt will bomade to race her, and she will enter uponstud duty next season.

Tho two-year-old Tout Ie Mond has hadan easy tim& since returning from Ellerslie.He ha 3 grown into a solid youngster andseems likely to develop into a- high-classthree-year-old.

Night,guard has furnished to a pronounceddegree as u result of a spell since theNew Zealand Cup meeting and judging bya gallop over half a mile on the outsideof the. course proper to-day in companywith Ma Belle Polly, has developed intoa much freer galloper than in the spring.Mr. A. Louisson deserves some return forhis enterprise in laying out 1500 guineasior the gelding's purchase as a yearling.Provided he continues to make good pro-gress, Nightguard may accompany Night-march to Sydney.

Cliarmeuse and Palace.f'harmeuse has put on a lot of solid con-

dition since last raced and should be insplendid order for autumn racing. Thisgood-class galloper has invariably failed todo well during tho spring and summerseasons and is not at her best until theautumn.

Palace has also benefited by his respitefrom serious work and promises to bo amuch improved performer later in theseason. Ho has not had the best of_ luck,for he has met with some nature ot injuryjust at a time when ho was in his bestracing trim.

' Cricket Bat has gone on the right wayduring the past few weeks and to-day drewattention to his condition by reeling off sixfurlongs on the plough in fast time. Heis to contest tha Publicans' Handicap atWingatui on the first day, and presentintentions are to start him ill tho weight-for-age event on the second day.

Nightmarch is a daily attendant at thetracks, but his trainer is not taking anyrisks with him in galloping him too muchon the hard ground, his work being re-stricted to lou?, half-pace, with shortsprints. As fur as looks are concerned, nofault can be found with tho horse and heis showing no signs of leg trouble, butunless the tracks improve in the next fewdays ho can hardly be expected to bethoroughly won/id up for his only Dunedin

engagement,-~t he Hazlett Cup.

ROTORUA MEETING.

DECLARATION OF WEIGHTS.

ANTIQUE TOP IN CUP.

The following weights have been declaredby Mr. F. J. MeManemin for the first day

of the Hotorua Racing C'lnb's Annual Meet-ing, which will be held on Februarr 13 and15;—

POHUTU HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP,Of £100; 1 mile.

at. lb. st. lb.Hit the Dock . 10 11 Kniruri ...

0 3Bronze Tray . 10 6 Wako King . 9 3Trishna .... 10 4 Illuminagh ..93Holly Holm .10 3 Pateena ... 0 3Ruby Dawn . . 9 13 Welcome Boy 9 0Great Emblem 9 12 Mia Stella ..90Onod Idea . . 911 Spalpiko ..90Wee Prince . 910 C'at-i-mes ..90Trowbridgo ..97 Excella Tea . 9 0Neil 9 3 Homelight ..90

MOKO!A HANDICAP,Of £100; 7 fur. and about 80yds.

st. lb. Ft. lb.Pngartolli .

. 911 King Ford ..74Sir Mend ... 811 Holly llolm . 7 0Tradesman . . 8 (> Wbakama ..70Flying I'rince 8 G Tools .... 7 0Chief .Towel . 8 0 Winter Boy . 7 0Glenstar . . 712 Creina's King 7 0

ROTORIJA CUP HANDICAP,Of £200; 11,I 1 , milea

st. lb. st. lb.Antique ...

9 13 Bronze Tray . 7 0Volimond ..93 Brampton

...7 0

Paganelli.

. 812 Karangapai ..70Chief Joy ... 812 Glenstar ... 7 0Puriri Park . 8 0 Gay Idea ..70Sir Mond . . 713 Grand Spirit . 7 0Flying Prince 7 8 Cruachan ... 7 0King's Archer 7 8 Chief Jewel ..70Alloy

...t 7 4 King's Knave 7 0

HOT SPRINGS HANDICAP,Of £BS; 6 fur.

st. lb. st. lb.Litnex .90 London ... 7 1Amber Link . 8 8 Bonny Day . 7 0Winter Boy ..87 Monionatui ..70Sileno ... 8 7 Boyal Menu . 7 0Searcher . . . 712 Illuminelli ..70Abbey Dream 710 The President 7 0Kangi King

.7 10 Matakokiu ..70

Aga Khan . . 7 7 Hawthorn ..70Wilton ....

77 Val Pai ...7 0

Arch Eagle . 7 7GEYSER HACK HANDICAP.

Of £00; 1 mile.st. lb. at. lb.

Alloy . . . . 913 lUuminngh ..79Holly ITolni . . 8 9 Pateona .... 7 9Gay Idea ..87 Lady Lulu ..79K. of Australia 8 7 Don't Lap ..77Ilia Ia . . . . 8 3 Excella Tea ..77(1 nod Idea . . 8 .'! Abbey Dream 7 7Valmario ...

8 2 Shelley .... 7 7Psychologist . 8 1 - Mia Stella ..77Lady Musk . . 7 11

ARAWA PARK STAKES HANDICAP,Of £BS; 5 fur.pt lli. st. lb.

Tin Lap ...8 9 Bell Topper . 7 2

Gisrnntie ..87 Master Bricrly 7 2Gay Marigold 7 13 Tinoreka ...

7 2Welcome Lu . 7 5 Ornamental ..72

•Tohna than ~75 Eva Roso t ..72Maungaloon . 7 5 Loombination . 7 2

TOURIST HANDICAP,Of £125; (i fur.

nt. lb. st. lb.M nroeha I 9 0 Ruling Chief . 7 10Gold Day ..89 Karongapai . 710Tea Chat ...

8 3 King Ford ..71Tradesman . . 8 3 Flanipton Park 7 1Lucky Alice . 711 (lay Idea ..70Chi'»f Jewel . 7 M linamint ... 7 0Specdinint . . 7 10

HORSES FOR MELBOURNE.SYDNEY. Jan. 30.

W. D. Moroney in talcing Vertigern andTcntnrden to Molbourno to-day. G. Jonesis alno leaving with Mr. W. I\. Kemball'sfive new arrivals, comprising Lady Pam.Actaeon. Cape Boyal. Spear Lad and Rula-nut. . .

J. T. Jamieaou is also going to Melbournewith Amnion Ha and leaves on Tuesday.

WHISKY WARNING.When ordering Bell's Whisky—the brand

which has been on the market for 30 years-be certain that you are supplied withSCOTCH WIiISKY from ARTHUR BELLAX I) SON'S. 1/1"). Perth, Scotland, andtake no oilier _

Arthur Bed and Sons, Ltd.—the lIO] I LKWITH Til !•' YELLOW LABEL FOR AGEAND PUIvLTY. —Advt.

YACHTING.

ROYAL SQUADRON'S EVENTS.

PRIZE WINS MORTON BEQUEST

MARORO'S GOOD PERFORMANCE,

Tho Royal New Zealand Yacht Souadronheld a general handicap on Saturday after-noon for first and second-class yachts andalso a race for class M. Tho first prizefor the general iiandicap was theIlorton Bequest of £i2, which waswon by Mr. W. P. Endean's Prize. Maroro,owned by Mr. W. Ahlera. won the race forM class,

A freeh south-south-west breeze prevailedthroughout the afternoon The weather attimes was squally, making matters verylively for tho-crews, especially those in-thesmaller boats.

Details of the racing aro as follows:GENERAL HANDICAP.

In the race for keel yachts Ladye Wilmacrossed tho line first, closely followed by

Rawene, Ariki, Kotuku, and Prize. Thofollowing were late;—lorangi, lim; Janet,2m; Waione, 3m 20s; Nga-Toa, 4m 20s.Ida and Windward crossed too soon andwere recalled. The former, in endeavour-ing to return, carried away her bowsprit

alid retired. Windward lost 8m 25s in re-crossing. Ariki soon took tho lead followedby lorangi and Prize. At the Bastion markfo» tho reach to tho Saltworks buoy inRangitoto channel, tho order was: Ariki,lorangi, Prize, Rawene, Ladye Wilma,Moana, Kotiri, Kotuku, Waione, Janet,Windward.. As lorangi was in the act ofgybing one of her crew, A. Garrett, wastoesed overboard. The boat was smartlyrounded up and Mr. Gnrrett caught hold ofthe fall of tho m'ainsheet and was hauledaboard. lorangi did not lose her positionthrough tho mishap and was second boatto Ariki round Saltworks. Prize attemptedto set her spinnaker but, before she couldget it drawing, the boom snapped in twopieces. It was a beat back from the chan-nel mark to the Bastion and all of thelioats except Ariki and Nga-Toa-worked lh<sRangitoto shore, Ariki and Nga-Toa stand-ing up along tho Cheltenham side of thechannel. On this leg of the course lorangiand Prize gained on Ariki.

Making the turn at the Bastion for thesecond time out to tho Saltworks buoy, thotimes were:—Ariki, 3h 35m 255; lorangi,3h 30m 455; Prize, 3h 4trm 30s; LadyeWilma, 3h 42m 30s; Rawene, 3h 43m 14s;Nga-Toa, 3h 44m -lUs; Waione, 3h 4'6m lfis;Moana, 3h aim; Kotuku, 3h 56s 30s; Kotiri,3h 57m 20s; Janet, 3h 59m. Windwardpassed the Bastion just before Janet andlook no further part in the race. The sameorder> was- kept on the beat back againexcept that Rawene replaced Ladye Wilma,all tho boats on this occasion working theRangitoto shore. The times passing thoBastion on the final beat up to King'sWharf were:—Ariki, 4h 21m; lorangi, 4h2Sm 15s; Prize, 4h 31s 30s; Rawene, 4h 42m30s; Ladye Wilma, 4h 44m 355; Nga-Toa,4h 42m 40s; Moana, 4h 47m; Waione, 4h47m 455. Raweno carried away her jibrlieet at this stage end was passed byLadye Wilma and Nga-Toa. lorangi gainedon Ariki and Waione overhauled Moana intiie final stages.

.The race started at 2.30 p.m. Tho finish-ing times were:—Ariki (scr). 4h 48m 19s;lorangi" (3ni 30s), 4h 50m 51s; Prizo (12m30s), 4h 58m 3:is; Ladye Wilma (21m 30s),5h 9m 495; Nga-Toa (Cm), 5h 10m 10s:Rawene (11m). 5h 12m 235; Waione (21k). 5kl-lm 20s; Moana (13m 30s). 5h 15m 5Gs;Kotuku (35m), 5h 33m 295; Kotiri (23m),oh 35m 235; Janet (43m), 5h 50m 20s.

The result on corrected times was:—Prize,1 ; lorangi. 0. Ariki and Ladye Wilmadead-heated for third place.

RACE FOR M CLASS.Tho race for class M brought out five

competitors, which were sent away to astraggling start. At gunfire Maratea crossedthe line just ahead of Maroro and Manuwith Mawhiti and Matarere following in' 1that order. Very quick time was made onthe run to the Bastion in tho fresh breeze.Maroro, Mawhiti, Maratea and Manu set'-spinnakers which gave a great deal oitrouble, especially in the squalls. Marorosoon passed Maratea, which was also over-taken by the rest of tho fleet before thecompass dolphin was reached. Getting onthe top of the water Mawhiti gfi.ve a won-derful display of planing and passed Manu.At the Bastion beacon Maroro had a longlead from Matarere; "Mawhiti was thirdboat round and then crime Manu and Mara-tea. Spinnakers wero again set for the runto White Light buoy- -and on the way outMawhiti overhauled- Matarere.

Hounding the buoy the order was:—Maroro, Muwhitr,. Matarere, Mann, Maratea.It was a Ion? beat back to the harbouragain and after clearing the Rangitotochannel the boats; worked along the southernshore. Matarere, which carried a singlereef, passed Mawhiti and Maratea replacedMann. Maroro, sailing splendidly, con-tinued her lead and was first to finish.

The race started at 3.5 p.m. The finishingtimes were:—Mnroro, 4h 32m 425; Matarere.•ih o.'m 50s; Miiwhiti, -11 l 37m 13s; Maratea,•Hi 38m 4Ps; Mann. 4h 41m 55s

The result was:—Maroro, 1; Matarere, 2;Mawhiti, 3.

TAMAKI YACIIT CLUB.

ANNUAL REGATTA HELD.

The Tatnaki Yacht Club held its annualregatta on Saturday afternoon off Kolii-inarama, Good entries hud been receivedfor the various events, but owing to theboisterous weather conditions very fewboats faced the starter. The cruising raceround Rangitoto and Motutapu to Matiatia,for a cup presented by Mr. E. H. Davis,was postponed, and only one round of theusual course was sailed by the smallerclasses. The mark oil St. Heliers overturnedand was not found by the V class, but waslater located and rounded 'by the otherboats. The event for c'ass V will bo re-sailed later in the year. The races foroutboards were held in smooth water inMission Day.

Details are as follows:The competitors in class S were Sceptre,

Sea Sleigh, Waitoa and Swiftsnre. Sceptreled all the way and the finish was timed:—Sceptre (lm), 4h 3m 10s; Waitoa (4m), 4h6m 2)s: Sea Sleidi (Km), 4h Dm 303; Swift-sure (Ojiu), 4h 10m 50s.

The result.on corrected times was: Sceptre,1; Waitoa 2: Sea Sleigh. S.

Desert Gold, Marie and Meteor started inthe race for T and X classes. Desert Goldled from the start, but off St. Heliers Bayshe carried away her rudder. The finishingtimes were.—Meteor (2|m), 4h 21m 10s;Marie (scr), 4h 35m 20s. . .

The result on corrected times was.—Meteor. 1 : Mnrie. 2.

Only Opah. Mighty Atom and Demonstarted in the race for class Y. Demon re-tired with her centre-plate carried away.The finishing times were: Opah (4m). 4h30m 80s Mighty Atom (Gm), 4b 40m 2.?.

The result on corrected times was: Opah,1; Mighty Atom. 2. .

The finishing times in the race for class7> were: Mo Too (2m) 4h 22m 50s; Oi (scr),4h 24m 40s; loianthe (Sm). 4h 32m ss.

The result oh corrected times was: MoToo, 1; Oi, 2; loianthe 3.

OUTBOARD EVENTS.The racea for outboards resulted as fol-

°First General Handicap.—-Chnneit, 1; Gol-den Wings, 2. .

Second Race.—Miss Clevedon. 1: La.tu, 2.Third Race.—Lain. 1: Golden Wings. 2.

.MANUKAII YACHT CLUB.Tho Manukau Yacht and Motor-Boat Club

held a race for vaclifs on Saturday after-noon. Eight boats faced the starter in epitoof very boisterous weather. The competi-tors were Drone, Daphne, Miss Mac, Nyria,Aotea, Wild Wave. Patricia. Almira. Shortlylifter the start Wild Wave and Patricia re-tired. At the completion of tho first roundtho order was: Daphne Drone, Aotea, MissMao The last-named retired in the secondround, and the finish was timed: Daphne(9m), 'Hi 35m 555; Aotea (16m), 'lb -ISm 5Gs;Drone (scr), 4h 50lU 11".

Tho result on corrected times was:Dupline, 1; Aotea. 2; Drone. 3. .

Tho race for the Kerniath Cup torlaunches was postponed on account of theunfavourable weather

POINT CHEVALIER CLUB.The Point Chevalier Sailing Club held a

general handicap during tho week-end forthe Rawhiti Cup over two lQunds of theusual course, ten boats competing. Kitty-wake was first away, with tho rest of theboats close up.

The race started at 1.-15 p.m. Tho finish-ing times were;—Martha S (2m). 4h 6m;Opah (sm), 4h <lm 2Ga; Wnirere (scr), 4b10m 58s; Sea King (15mh lb 11m; Belle(1m), dh Mm 12s; Sea Elf (17m), 4h lom19s; Kittywnke (11m), 4h 19m 14a; Gladys(17m), 4h 20m 9s. Sea Dawn and A'ilmaretired

Tho result on corrected times was:—SeaKing, 1; Sea Elf, 2; Opah, 3.

DANCING.

The usual' Merrymakers' dance will beheld at the Peter Fiin Cabaret this even-ing.

ENTERTAINMENTS.MAJESTIC THEATRE.

The English screen drama is presentedin itg most impressive form in the DinnTitheradge specially-written photoplay," The Shadow Between," which seemsassured of a most successful season: at the.Majestic Theatre. It is magnificentlyacted bv Godfrey Tearle, last *eon inCyril Maude's "These Charming People,"Kathleen O'Regan, a stage actress of,charm and accomplishment, Olga Lindo.Ann Casson and Henry Wenman. Thesupporting items include " A WelshSymphony," a beautiful film of well-known airs sung by the Glanhowy Singeis.There are also a recent issue of the FoxAustralian News, a travelogue and a potpourri of vaudeville turns.

" THE CUBAN LOVE SONG."'Lawrence Tibbett, whoso performance

in "The Prodigal" was the best of aseries of musical interpretations, givesanother rollicking portrayal of carcfifeemanhood in "The Cuban Love Scuig," 1,0succeed "The Shadow Between " at theMajestic Theatre on Friday. Althoughmusic plays an important" pari, in thefilm, all the songs arc introduced logic-ally and without hindering the progressof the plot. Deft comedy touches arelent by Durante, the inimitable comedianof William liaines' " The New Adven-tures of Get-rich-quick Wallingforcl,'' findErnest Torrence, who also was one of tlietrio of,specious crooks in that film. Mr.Tibbett " needs no recommendation to iAucklandl film-goers as a singer of robust !vigour. It is sufficient to recall his per-formances in "The Rogue Sonc," " NewMoon" and "The Prodigal." The settingsof " The Cuban Love Song " breathe anexotic charm which exerts an irresistibleappeal, and the whole production is en-hanced by beautiful and artistic photo-graphy.

CIVIC THEATRE.Clive Brook acts with his customary

dignity and ease in " Silence," the vitaldrama of a condemned man's self-sacri-fice, which heads the present programmeat the Civic Theatre. An English criticsays: " Mr. Brook as the likeable, roughtongued crook passing from youth "tomiddle-age leavens his wonted determina-tion with a tenderness and a pliabilitywhich lend additional power to his, work.Peggy Shannon invests the dual rolesof mother and daughter with a lovelysincerity, and her differentiation of thetwo is delicately done. There is not-able support by Marjorie Ram beau E.ndWilliam Robertson, whose characterstudies stand out in exceptions lly goodensemble." The supporting iLems arecomprehensive and interesting.

ST. JAMES* THEATRE.Marie Dressier, the wonderful character

actress whose performance in " 'Vfin andBill " won her the award as the bestactress of its year, again blenc's riotoushumour with tender pathos ii ".'Poli-tics," the extravaganza of small-townbribery and corruption, which continuesto enjoy phenomenal success at Sit. James'Theatre. Boisterous support comes frontPolly Moran, as the mayoral candidate's,hard-working secretary. Although thestory contains much knockabout comedyof the true Dressler-Morari vintage, thereare also moments of stark tragedy, iriwhich Miss Dressler's emotional talentrises to supreme heights. Other member!!of the cast are Roscoe Ates, stutteringcomedian, and Karen Morley and Wil-liam Bakewell in romantic roles.

STRAND THEATRE,The romantic association between a,

promising young American artist who failsto keep his word and a beautiful model

iforms, the basis of- the plot of "TheCommon Latf," which heads the presertprogramme at the Strand Theatre. Cgrt-

. stance Bennett, the clever emotional act-ress of "Common Clay,".gives 5-eliarae-'teristic portrayal of disillusioned woman*hood, and Joel McCrea brings boyishearnestness to the pa-rt of the visionaryyoung artist. The supporting cast in-,eludes Lew Cody, as a constantly inebriated man-of-fashion, Hedda Hopperand Robert Williams.

NATIONAL THEATRE!.Grim drama and hilarious comedy ar?

both represented in the splendid pro-gramme of two full-length films now "beingshown at the National Theatre. "CityStreets " is a gangster story of the mostimpelling type, with Gary Cooper andSylvia Sidney in the principal roles. Leo:iErroll and Zasu Pitts, each & comedyplayer of accomplishment, appear as asmall-town husband and wife, respec-tively, on their first visit to Paris, in"Finn n«d Hattia." Mitzi Green andJackie Searle are their very precociouschildren.

LONDON THEATRE.Hilarious comedy is the keynote of

"Sit Tight,"-the amusing farce'in whichWinnie Lightner and Joe E. Brown appearat the London. Theatre this week. Mr.Brown, a comedian of note, is at. hisbest as a pseudo-wrestler who is for everboasting of his imagined prowess. MissLightner is excellent as a vindictivephysical culturo expert.

TIVOLI AND EMrRESS THEATRES.Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammer-

stein, noted collaborators of "VienneseNights," wrote and composed "Childrenof Dreams," the enchanting musical filmto be shown at the Tivoli ai d EmpressTheatres to-day. It deals with thenomadic fruit-pickers of California whogo about their daily round with a lightheart and a merry step. All the artistssing and act splendidly. The settingshave an entrancing charm -which instantlycaptivates.

CRYSTAL PALACE AND EPSOM.May Robson, » talenied stage actress

of considerable experience, plays the partof a female "Grumpy" in "Mother'sMillions," to head the programmes at theCrystal Palace and Epsom RegentTheatres to-day. She appears as a verit-able witch of finance, whose lovo for herchildren is obscured beneath a seeminglyharsh exterior. A delightful romantictheme is woven into the main plot.

RIALTO THEATRE.Twq. tense dramas, "Shanghaied Love"

and "The Decoiver" (lan Keith), corn-prise. the two main films al, tho RialtoTlientrcr this evening. The former isenthralling sea melodrama, in whichNoah Reerv and Richard Cioinwell aretho principal actors. It is a vivid recitalof love and hate on tho high :;eas.

LYRIC THEATRE!.Booth Tarkingtou's dramatic story

"Bad Sister" will be presented with "LJru-fnithfnl" at (ho Lyric Theatra tliis even-ing. Ruth Chatterton gives a superbportrayal in tho latter picture.

PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE."This Modern Age," with Joan Craw-

ford and Neil Hamilton, will be shownat the Prince Edward Theatre, this even-ing. lois Wilson and H. B. Warner aretho principal players.

BRITANNIA THEATRE."The Lawyer's Secret" (Olive Brook)

will be shown with "Tho Woman WhoPared" (Billio Dove) at the BritanniaTheatre this evening.

TUDOR CINEMAMnry Piekfonl plays 'a vivacious role

in "Kiki," to head "the programme atthe Tudor Cinema this evening.

PLAZA THEATRE.Witty dialogue and adroit situations,

which are turned to subtle account by(he accomplished cast, characterises"Lonely Wives," the deliriously humorouscomedy of manners now being iihown atthe Plaza Theatre. Edward Everett Mor-ton, the inimitable actor of " repressedambition " roles, gives of his best as a•' Dr. Jckvll and Mr. Hyde " characterwhoso double existence finally leads to amost unorthodox situation. Mr.- Hortongives a skilfully-graduated portrayal ofan apparently innocuous attorney whobecomes a Bluebeard after nightfall, em-ploying a vaudeville impersonator to allaythe hostile curiosity of his vindictivemother-m-law. The leading ladies, areEsther Ralston, Laura la Plante andratsy lluth Miller.

REGENT THEATRE.George Arliss is 0:10 of the most lov-

able character actors in films. His per-formance in "The Millionaire," now beingshown at the Regent Theatre, provesthat. He is perhaps even more delight-ful 'than he was in either "Disraeli" or" Old English." No more skilful actorcould have been chosen for the part oftlie ageing motor magnate who irks underhis physician's advice to forsake activebusiness pursuits for good and all. Ho re-fuses to be molly-coddled and embarksupon a secret venture in a wayside petrol-stat.ion, which not only proves a financialsuccess, but restores his health arid enableshim to foster the romance between hisdaughter and his young partner. Othermembers of (he splendid cast are FlorenceArliss, David Manners, Evalyn Knapp,Noah' Beery, Ivan Simpson, BramwellFletcher j. G. Nugent and JamesGagney, .all of whom act exoelltmtly.

ROXY THEATRE.Two Western films of an invigorating

description are at present being shownat the Roxy Theatre. They are " TheDead Line," in which Buck Jones givesa, daring exhibition of hard riding andsharp shooting, and " The Fighting Mar-shal," ono of Tim McCoy's most success-ful productions. Both pictures arc beingshown for the first time in New Zealand.

QUEEN CARNIVAL.

FIXTURE AT MORRINSVILLE.

CAMPAIGN FOR PLUNKET ROOM.

[FROM our O\VN CORRESPONDENT.'!HAMILTON, Sunday.

A very successful motor gymkhana andfloral fete, in furtherance of the campaignof the Green Queen, Miss E. Harnett, intho Morrinsville queen carnival, was heldat the Morrinsville Recreation Ground yes-

terday. The proceeds of the fixturetotalled about £l4.

The carnival, which was inauguratedearly in December, v.ith the primaryobject of raising funds- for the erection ofa. Plunket room in the town, has been wellsupported during the past two months, thesum now in hand amounting to approxi-mately £21)0. A hali-acre section has beendonated as a site for the building by Mrs.J. B. Thomas and family "ao a memorialto the late Mr. J B. Thomas, formerlychairman of the Piako County Council anddeputy-mayor of Morrinsville. If financespermit the remainder of the area will beformed into a children's playground, whileany surplus will be donated to the Morrins-ville Agricultural and Pastoral Society.

Yesterday's fixture aroused great interestin the district, there being an attendarceof nearly 1000. A popular feature was thedecorated procession, which was led by theMorrinsville Municipal Band, and includeda etreamer-bedecked lorry with the Green,Blue and Red Queens, Misses Harnett, I.Moisev and P. Bentley respectively.

Following were the . results o!i the com-petitions :

Motoring Events.—Slow car* race: A.Cunningham. 1; A. Philpotts, 2. Car bend-in; competition: .A. Cunningham. . Slowmotorcycle race: J. Wallace. Motor-cycleber-ding competition: J. "Wallace, 1; E.Dennis. 2.

Procession.—Best.. decorated motor-car:Miss M Fic'der. lorry: C.Davidson. Trade 'exhibit : DiWilson. Deco-rated' bicycle: I. Ban. Best fancy costume:Misses G., W. and I. Meek. Best bur-lesque troupe: The Depression Family(Mrs. E. C. Ennis and Mies E. Scown).

Dancing.—Highland fling, under 13: S.Wallace, 1; D. Sorensen, 2. Highland fling,over 13: A. Wallace. 1: I). Gilmore, 2: G.Scott. 3. Sean triubhais: S. Wallace, 1; D.Sorensen, 2. Sword dance, 13 and over: G.Wallace, 1; D. Gilmore, 2; G. Scott, 3.Sailors' hornpipe, under 13: S. Wallace. 1:D. Sorensen, 2. Irish jii;, over 13: S. Wal-lace, 1; A. Wallace, 2.

Piping.—J. Rogerson, I; A. McDonald,2, Miss F. McKenzie, 3.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

TROPHY WON BY G. <3. KELLY.

Very few members of the Auckland CityEefence Kifie Club reported at Penrose onSaturday afternoon, when the final of thethird trophy eeries was fired. The weathc-rwas fine but a still right-hand wind causedmost marksmen considerable trouble. Thetrophy was won outright by G. G. Kelly,who shot solidly for 47 at 500 yards and 49at GOO yards. His total of 96 jave him firstplace and three trophy points. As he al-ready had- three ho won comfortably. W.Thompson was runner-up with a of 4points. Silver spoons were !ion by G. G.Kelly and A. J. Pieterson.

The scores off the rifle were:—G. G. Keliy,■l7 ut 500yds, -19 at {'-00yd B, total 96; H. Siru-monds, 4G, 45—91 : A J. Pietsrson, -1", 41—-PS- A G. Degenkolbe, 43, 43—56; W.Thompson 45 41—SG; C. J. Kobieson, 42.43_80• A. Sommerville, -13. 41—St; J. A,Spry 39 41—60; R. K. Knight. 41, S3—.f;A G. Hewitt, 33. 30—CO; A. Doel. 35. 18—53.

The fourth trophy series vrill commencenext Saturday at Penrose with a champion-ship shoot at 200 yards and 300 yards.

PIGEON FLYING.

CORNWALL CLUB'S RACE.

The Cornwall Pigeon Flying Club flewrlio first race of the young bird season onSaturday from Iluntly. tin airlino distanceof 51 miles. Seven lofts competed. Results:—!Mr. A. Crawford's r c h Arncaux, 1150.5yds

per min, 1; Messrs. Whitley and McVitmie'sb c h Queen of Clubs, 1150.1yds, 2; ilr. F.viissons' r h Psyche, 1137yd5,, 3.

CLAY-BIRD SHOOTING.

METROPOLITAN GUN CLUB,

Three matche.-s were fired by members of"the Metropolitan Gun Club on Saturday*Results were as follows:

Club CliMnpumship (21 birds).—L. Peter-sou. P. N. Gallie and L. F. Ramsey tiedwith the possible. In tho shoot-oti Gallicwon oil the 35th bird.

Dr. T. H. Pettit Cup (15 birds).—J.>Miller. W. Gribble. P. N. Gallie and I.Lomas tied with the possible and Galliawon on the 3oth bird in the shoot oS.

Gadils Trophy Match (10 birds).—J.Miller, I. Lomas, L. Henderson. R. U.Hartley, G. 11. Brown, W. Gribble andP. N. Gallie tied with the possible, and theshoot oS \vu3 won by Gribble on tho 21stbird.

In these competitions P. N. Galli« shot109 consecutive birds, usi:ns his rtcondbarrel only twice.

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New Zealand HeraldAND DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1932.

CRAVER OUTLOOK IN THE EAST.

Vs the last twenty-four hours thequarrel between China and Japanhas intensified beyond apparentpossibility of settlement by negotia-tion, and the reported decision ofChina to declare war on Japan givesa deeper gloom to the outlook. Thenews of tho recent fighting in theregion of Shanghai has aroused theworld to a concern unequalled sincethe dark days of 1914. It is takenfor granted that frank entry intowar by China and Japan would havedire implications for other peoples.Not that any of them need be em-broiled in the conflict, much lesstake sides in it; but so many of themhave vital interests in the so-calledTar East that complete inaction isImpossible. The question as to what•precise form action should take isnecessarily being discussed withconsiderable earnestness, and al-ready Britain and the United States'have faced together the duty of pro-test to Japan against the occupationof Shanghai and of protection oftheir nationals in the zone oftrouble, while Italy's promise ofsupport in measures to restore peacehas been quickly forthcoming. Solong ais the fighting was confined toManchuria, intervention could belimited; to such diplomatic pressureas was best exerted by co-operationat Geneva, save that extensive com-mercial iinterests in Manchuria com-pelled preparedness against a sud-den turn of events there that wouldjeopardise those interests. It is th<iiudden swing of hostilities toShanghai that has made aloofnessimpossible. The International Settle-ment there has been actually en-tered : its pledged security has beengravely menaced, even violated;and the adjacent French Concessionis in danger as imminent. Somefifteen foreign nations are thusbrought within the scope of thelighting, and tho protective stepsnow being taken are dictated bycircumstances beyond foreign con-trol.

It would be idle at this stage toargue that a state of war does notexist. Both sides have hithertomaintained a semblance of friendlyrelations, although the veil of friend-ship h is been wearing palpably thin.Japan has steadfastly denied anypurpose save that of conserving hertreaty rights in Manchuria, chargingChina with studied breach of these.China, on the other hand, has ac-cused Japan of exceeding theirlimits and of a sinister effort toestablish claims not in the bond.It may be consistently pleaded byboth, in spite of the clash in Man-churia. that no thought of war hasbeen harboured. In the course ofthe last two years a pro-Chinesepolicy has been favoured at Tokio:Baron Shidehara,. Foreign Minister,has been unceasingly active in pro-moting it. Since the NankingGovernment became dominant inChina there has been adopted byit an attitude of friendship towardJapan, an attitude akin to that ofthe superseded Peking Governmentand of Chang Tso-lin during hisregime as northern war-lord. Diffi-culties have been met in a mutualproject of revising the commercialtreaty binding the two countries,but these have been occasioned bythe general position of allegedly"unequal treaties" in China, notby specific antagonism betweenthemselves. Even during the earlierquarrel about Manchuria, whetherat meetings of the League Councilor in the first sphere of field hostili-ties, there has been no breakingof diplomatic relations. Westernnations, doubtless,, would havequickly pressed a quarrel to severelylogical conclusions and been at de-clared war; the Eastern mindmakes less of logic, and has foundit possible to fight without being atwar. So there has been a field ofinfluence favourable for League en-deavours to check war on a nationalscale, although it has presumed toofar and too long on the hope thatsuch a fray would not be precipi-tated by either Power.

Should the reported decision ofChina, to declare war be given effect,there will be created a situationgraver than any since the CentralPowers of Europe launched theattack that threatened the veryexistence of civilisation. A veryserious setback will be given to theefforts of this generation to stabiliseon a peaceful basis the affairs of theOrient. The problems of that regionare intricate and baffling. China,financially in sore straits and politic-ally disunited, is nevertheless pos-sessed with a growing frenzy of am-bition to become a nation of the firstrank. Her material resources arcvast be-yond computation, and shehas abundance of raw humanmaterial. Even her own blunder-ings and her perilous playing withCommunism at the instigation ofSoviet Russia cannot do more thandiminish and retard—it cannot de-stroy—her chance of eventual emerg-ence from besetting difficulty. Inthe last ten years, despite her ownfolly, that chance has improved, byreason of international concern forher welfare. A war in the Eastwould defer that emergence, shouldit mean, as seems inevitable, loss ofmuch that is essential to better andstronger nationhood. War in theEast on a national scale wouldmeat; also a setback to the wholescheme of international co-operationon which the secure future of manypeoples now depends. Both Chinaand Japan are members of theLeague, both are signatories of theBriand-Kellogg Pact. To both oftheir: the World Court is open as ameans of settling any territorial dis-allegiance to this scheme of inter-national good conduct and do theirbest to destroy each other would bea blow to it not easily parried. Andthe Disarmament Conference as-sembles to-morrow ! There is moreat stake than either Japan's in-terests in Manchuria or China'sdetermination to assert her claimsto national independence.

CONSISTENT POLICY IN INDIA.

The position in India, to whichtho ex-Viceroy, Lord Irwin, hasmade public reference, has beenfurther illuminated in a speech bySir Samuel Iloare. Both have madeclear tho fact that what may seemto some pgople to be a reversal ofpolicy in dealing with disorder isin reality a continuance of measuresconsistently adopted. There was aperiod of leniency with the creatorsof disturbance, and now there isfirm handling of them. On the Bur-

face, therefore, it might appear thatth;- Government of India has _goneback to a policy of repression afterone of clemency, that in effect theolive branch held out by the twoRound Table Conferences has beenwithdrawn. But the difference hasbeen entirely duo to the change ofattitude of the leading malcontentsin India. Ilad they pursued an atti-tude of reckless opposition to theGovernment there would have beenjust as ready and as justified arecourse to firm measures againstthem ; sedition would have been metwith the same necessarily severetreatment. The present Viceroy,on the word of Lord Irwin, lias doneexactly what his precedessor wouldhave been compelled to do hadcircumstances been the same. Whenthe Congress hoped to attain itsends by lawful means, it desistedfrom lawlessness ; disgruntled at thefailure to have its unreasonable de-mands immediately granted, it hasresumed its subversive conduct, andhas provoked the only reply thatcan be appropriately given. It isfallacious to think that less modera-tion and patience are being shownthan was recently the case.

GOLDMINING.

A notable increase in theDominion's output of gold hastaken place during the last monthor two. The December total of16,619 ounces was over three timesthe amount for the same month ofthe previous year. It is possiblethat the rise in the price of goldsince the gold standard was aban-doned by Britain may have causedsome mining interests to hold partof their winnings for a time, butthere is every indication that theindustry is now responding to astimulus that has been lacking formany years and bids fair to bringtimely aid to the country's finances.The last quotation for gold was £519s 7d an ounce, the peak pricebeing £6 Bs, which is slightlyabove the highest figure in theperiod of inflation that followed thewar. "When exchange is added topresent prices the return is quiteeasily a record. It is not surprisingtherefore that new enterprises areopening up, and that prospecting isbeing attacked with something ofthe vigour that follows a bonanzadiscovery. But there is a happyabsence of the "gold fever," whichalways carries its penalties. Partof the activity is due to the alloca-tion made by the UnemploymentBoard for prospecting groups, butthe incentive of the favourablemarket is the most powerful impulse.Although the price of gold is fluctu-ating on a high standard, the officialreturns of exports are based on theold price of £4 2s 6d. Thus the gainto New Zealand for 1931 was muchgreater than £581,032. Assumingthat the average price for the October-December output of 40,247 ounceswas in the vicinity of £6, the year'stotal was over £650,000 plus ex-change, which represented a verysubstantial sum. It is a time whenevery pound of increased produc-tion counts, and if the higher rateof gold production indicated by theDecember returns is maintained thewealth won by the end of this yearwill be a welcome offset against thelower prices for primary products.Mining expansion necessarily meansgreater employment, and from everypoint of view, therefore, the signs ofrevival in the industry will arouseeager interest. Many people, in-cluding all prospectors, dream ofrich new finds. Nothing is to begained by speculating upon thesehopes, but the possibility exists, andwith a larger force in the field thanfor many years the chance of sucha find ought to be increased, thoughluck, and not numbers, often seemsto have led to "strikes" in the past.

THE END OF THE LANG PLAN.

At the expense of repudiating itsown legal obligations, the Common-wealth Government has determinedto bring to an end the disastrouscareer of the Labour Government inNew South Wales. Interest onNew South Wales loans is due inLondon and New York to-day, andMr. Lang has announced that hisGovernment cannot meet the billunless it is given a further advanceof £500,000. The application hasbeen refused by the Loan Counciland the Commonwealth Governmentwhich, under the financial agree-ment, is directly responsible forpunctual payment of interest on allAustralian debts, has decided to de-fault, believing that its action willbe approved abroad. Almost a yearago, Mr. Lang invited the CanberraConference to suspend all paymentsof interest to British bondholdersupon terms that made the proposalequivalent to repudiation of alldebts. This proposition was natur-ally rejected, but before the end ofMarch Mr. Lang himself made adefinite act of repudiation by refus-ing to provide for the payment ofinterest due in London on April 1.Under the financial agreement, thedefault was to the CommonwealthGovernment, not to the bondholders,and the Commonwealth Government,having paid the interest, took stepsto recover the amount from theState Government, a writ beingissued out of the High Court on be-half of the Commonwealth and allthe other States claiming £557,519for interest, exchange and expenses,less the contribution due to NewSouth Wales for the month ofMarch. Eventually, Mr. Lang wasforced to acknowledge the liability,for he had to appeal to the LoanCouncil in July for financial assist-

ance and thia was granted only onrigorous conditions, among whichwere the abandonment of hisrepudiation policy and strict com-pliance with the requirements of theMelbourne Conference programme.Thus, by the leniency of the ScullinGovernment, Mr. Lang was given

an opportunity to repair the mischiefho had wrought or to pursue hisdevastating plans. His intentionsmust be judged by results. There isno evidence that he has made anyserious attempt to honour his obliga-tions or to fulfil undertakings whichhe gave at the Melbourne Confer-ence and renewed to the LoanCouncil. The new Government ofthe Commonwealth is not likely tobe cajoled by fresh promises; Mr.Lang cannot carry on the domesticresponsibilities of his Governmentfor long without accommodation.Thus the issue that has been so oftenpostponed must now be faced.Either Mr. Lang must resign or hemust be dismissed from office. Untilone of these alternatives has beenrealised, holders of New SouthWales stock will apparently have towait for the interest due to themto-dav.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

THE SOURCE OF REPARATIONS.An unofficial summary of the British

Note, delivered on December 17, in replyto the French memorandum on repara-tions was furnished to the Times by itsParis correspondent. In the course ofit he wrote:—"In its discussion of theeconomic position of Germany the BritishGovernment is believed to have advancedan argument which has not been used inthese discussions before —namely, thatGermany for the last few years has reallybeen kept alive and enabled, incidentally,to pay reparations mainly by loans fromGreat Britain, while the British policy of

tho open door for imports has enabledGermany to enjoy a favourable commer-cial balance, especially where her tradewith Great Britain is concerned. ThusGermany (to develop the argument of theNote) may in some senses bo regarded ashaving lived on British sources for yearspast and as having paid reparations toFrance —who takes by far the largestshare of reparation payments—to a greatextent out of these sources or out ofwealth created by them. France has—-perhaps unwittingly—drawn a large partof her receipts on account of reparationsindirectly from Great Britain and shouldbear this in mind when the effects ofwar debt and reparations payments onthe British economy are being considered.Great Britain, in fact, has been main-taining a large share of the economicburdens of the rest of Europo out of herown pocket, partly in the hope that herfree-trade policy might eventually lead to

a general reduction of trade barriers.This she can no longer afford to do."

THE AMERICAN ATTITUDE.The opinion that by withdrawing from

the peace settlement the United State 3created a state of affairs which bad de-veloped into the situation as it was to-

day was expressed by Mr. WickhamSteed in an address at a luncheon givenby the American Chamber of Commercein London. He said the world crisis inits present aspects seemed to be economicand financial; at bottom it was a

moral and to some extent an intellectualcrisis. Since the United States with-drew from the peace settlement no singlenation had been sure that if it were at-tacked it would not have to fend foritself. It had never been suro that theLeague of Nations would stand up to a

great Power and tell it that it had vio-lated its obligations. To-day nationswere a little less sure than they werelast year, for the handling of the dis-pute in Manchuria had struck tl\p prestigeof the League of Nations a blow fromwhich it might take long to recover. Dis-cussing the way out, Mr. Steed saidthat if thev destroyed the likelihood ofwar by making it certain that no coun-try could violate the Leaguo Covenantor the Kellogg Pact, they would at oncecreate a belief in the unlikelihood of war.The function of an army and a navy,when they had renounced war, could onlybo a police function; and such police func-tion would have a very curious effecton the main problem of disarmament.There would be pressure on every Gov'ernment from within to reduco armamentsin the namo of the taxpayers. Thatwould bo the approach to disarmament,and the only trua approach. If they wentback in snmo degree to tho concertedidealistic spirit that marked tho closingstages of tho Great War, and believedthat their task was to create the begin-nings of a new and better civilisation,they would find a way out of tho worldcrisis far quicker than any of themimagined to-day.

DIVIDENDS FROM RESEARCH.Somo illustrations of tho contributions

made by research in the chemical labora-tory to modern industrial developmentwere mentioned by Sir 1rank Smith, sec-retary of the British Department of Scien-tific and Industrial Research, iu a lectuioat tho Institute of Chemistry. lie saidaluminium was exhibited in Paris in 1855as a curiosity, but 250,000 tons were now

produced annually, almost exclusively byelectrolysis. New alloy steels, regardedas freaks when first discovered and of no

industrial importance, were now thocorner-stone of the steel industry. Know-ledge of electrons had already producedtho wireless valvo, which in turn hadrevolutionised communications throughouttho world. Another direct result had beenthe production of the gas filled tungstenlamp, which was four times as efficientas tho best carbon filament lamp of 25years ago. We had practised lubricationfor centuries, Sir Frank Smith said in con-clusion ; we had distilled coal for morethan 100 years; we had made new alloysof iron and steel for generations. Wo hadused catalysts for a very long time, andwe had vulcanised rubber for many years.But it could not bo said that we fullyunderstood any ono of those processes.If we did—if we could picturo with exac-titude what was going 011 in those pro-cesses in the same way as we couljl pic-ture the reactions in a wireless valve—-there was no doubt that tremendous ad-vances would result. It was work of thiskind which paid industry handsomely andpaid the community even more hand-somely. It was such fundamental workwhich produced spear-head advances andenabled our whole army of investigatorsto move forward and consolidate know-ledge by applying tho results.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Heavy Month lor Taxes.Tho tax gatherers go abroad in the

land to-day. Demands for tho tax onincome derived during tho year whichended on March 31 last are to bo issuedby the Commissioner of Taxes, who isalso interested in seeing that tho secondinstalment of tho emergency charge onincome received during the same periodis paid this month for the benefit oftho unemployment relief funds. For thisfund, also, there becomes payable to-daythe third instalment of ss, the generalunemployment levy, and, as usual, attho end of each week all salaries andwages are mulcted in the wages tax ofa penny on every 6s Bd. Local authori-ties' rates are due this month, and ifnot paid by the dale prescribed on thedemands will carry a 10 per cent, pen-alty. Income tax payers have until thoend of the month before the 5 per cent,penalty becomes payable.Regimental Bivouac.

An advance party of the Ist Battalion,Wa.ikato Regiment, entered camp atClaudclands on Saturday and preparedfor the encampment of 150 members oftho regiment who commence a week'straining to-morrow. Arrangements fortho entertainment of the men have beenmade by tho Hamilton branch of theNew Zealand Territorial Association andtho Y.M.C.A.

Poor Fishing from Wharves.The fishing obtained from the wharves

yesterday afternoon was the poorest forsome time, and many of those who spentsome hours on the waterfront went homewith empty bags, or, at the best, a fewsmall fish. Attracted by tho fine weather,many people proceeded to the waterfrontfor an afternoon's fishing, but the mostsuccessful fisherman of about 30 on onewharf had been able to secure only threegurnet.Hamilton Rates.

The Hamilton borough' rates are beingpaid satisfactorily, and the treasurer hasreceived £IOOO more up to tho end ofJanuary than he had received at thecorresponding date last year. Paymentof arrears for the year ended March 31,1931, has been particularly good. Untilthe date for tho imposition of the 10per cent, penalty is fixed, the positionregarding the payment of the currentyear's rates will not be known.

Cheap Cabbages."You cannot give cabbages away at

present," remarked a member of theNorth Taranaki Unemployment ReliefCommittee last week when discussingthe scheme for compulsory gardening forunemployed men. It was recognised, hesaid, that the scheme was a good one, as

it would enable a man to save a few shil-lings a week on vegetables. Some un-

employed expected to add to their incomeby the sale of vegetables, but one manwas offered only 6d a dozen for cabbages.The chairman said that recently the auc-tion marts had sent three lorry loads ofvegetables to the hospital for distribution.Better Late Than Never.

"Red tape" was in evidence at the last

meeting of the Awatere County Council, inMarlborough. Two items of the day sbusiness were the signing of a permitauthorising the cons' ruction of a smallhydro-electric plant and tho certifying ofa plan for a side-road. On the face of itsuch items seem tho ordinary ones of localbody business, but the joke lay in thefact that the hydro-electric plant was con-

structed 10 years ago and tho road hasbeen in uso for no less than 56 years.Porpoise as Compaaion.

A swimmer at New Brighton, Christ-church, last week discovered when hewas several hundred yards from the shorethat he was in the company of a seven-foot porpoise, which gambolled about asplayfully as its bulk would allow. As thebather started to swim to tho shore thoporpoise accompanied him, and rodo thewaves with an obvious relish. Schoolsof porpoises are fairly common along thispart of the coast, but it is not often thata solitary visitor is seen, and it is stillmore uncommon for a porpoiso to comeclose to a human being—it usually departsat tho first sight of a bather.The Boys of To-day.

"Tho boys of to-day are not as moralas boys used to be," said Mr. J. \V.

Preen, at a recent meeting of tho Can-terbury Board of Education, when com-

plaining that a school garden had beenrobbed, involving not only the loss ofthe vegetables which had beeu growingin it, but also of the school records, onwhich tho progress of tho childrenhad been based. "We used to be punishedfor robbing orchards in our tjrne,"added Mr. Preen. "But you did it, allthe same," remarked another member.There was a tendency among children to-day to regard public property as theirown.

Economical Rationing.Some unemployed meti liavc complained

that when working in camps they have topay most of their wages out for food,but. those who have been working in theSelwyn County, says the ChristclmrchTimes, have had nothing to grumbleabout on that score. The county engi-neer, Mr. E. Butt, has given them in-valuable help and, by buying wisely, thomen arc fed at a cost of only 0110 shillinga day each. Mutton is bought on thehoof, and there is always one of the menwho can butcher tho sheep satisfactorily.The man selected by the gang for theircook has all the accounts rondo out inhis name, and it is seldom that a weeksees more than a seven-shilling debitagainst a worker's name for rationing.Mr. Butt even sees to tho delivery ofsupplies and mail to the camps.

Days of Floral Buttonholes."An old habit that could well be re-

vived is that of wearing a buttonhole,"said Mr. J. A. Campbell, Director ofHorticulture, in a speech in Christchurchlast week. One was never consideredproperly dressed in tho days of hisyouth unless a buttonhole were worn, andlie could not see why the habit couldnot ho resuscitated. "I commend thematter to you," ho said; "it is nota foppish habit, and wearing a button-hole must surely encourage a love offlowers."

Origin of Surveyors' Terms.The origin of the terms " links" and

" chains" was explained last week toNapier Rotarians by Mr. F. R. Burnley,chief surveyor for the Hawke's Bay dis-trict. In tho old days, 110 said, sur-veyors measured distances by means ofa special chain, hence the adoption ofthe above terms. Although the chainhad been replaced by tho modern steeltape measures, which were more accurateand more expedient, these old terms hadnot altered.

FISH ATTACKS LAUNCH.

SWORD JAMMED IN BOAT.

DAMAGE ABOVE WATERLINE.

PROGRESS OF VESSEL HALTED.

INJURED MARLIN BREAKS CLEAR.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]LEIGTI, Sunday.

Charged by a swordfish at a pointseveral miles south of Cape Rodney onFriday evening, the Auckland-ownedlaunch Little Jim, a vessel of 40ft., wasstruck so heavily that the impact caused

some alarm. The sword of the fish,which was a striped marlin, penetratedthe thick planking of the hull on the

port side of tho bow above tho water-line, and protruded Bin. through the lore-

deck, the fish breaking its sword.Tho Little Jim, which is owned'by Mr.

J. Knaggs, of Auckland, was proceedingfrom the fishing grounds between CapeRodney and Little Barrier Island to Leighwhen the incident occurred. It had

passed Tawharanui Point and was stand-ing off Whangateau Harbour at 9 p.m.,travelling up the coast to Leigh, whenthe swordfish struck the boat.

A fresh westerly breeze was blowing attho time and the Little Jim, which was

travelling at eight knots, was shaken fromstem to stern by a terrific impact after ithad dipped into a big wave. The threemen on board believed from the forceof the blow that the launch had encount-ered a large log or some submerged ob-stacle.

The launch was stopped instantly in thp

choppy sea in order that an inspection for

damage could be made. No leakage was

detected, and Mr. Knaggs then made hisway to the bows to conduct an examina-tion by means of a torch. He was as-

tounded to see the end of a swordfish'ssword protruding Bin. through the foro-

deck, which had been opened up for aboutIft. On looking over the port gunwaleMr. Knaggs saw that the sword hadentered the hull about 15in. or 18in.above the waterline. It had passedthrough two thickneses of stout plankingin the hull and the foredeck.

The fish had broken clear and it wasnot sighted by those on hoard. Ihe hullhad been broken for about 2ft. It isconsidered that the launch would havebeen in serious danger of filling and sink-ing had it not dipped into the wave andin that way been struck by the swordfisbabove the waterline.

An examination of the sword when thevessel arrived at Leigh led to the con-clusion that the fish was a striped mar-

tin and probably weighed about 4001b.Several men were occupied for half an

hour this morning in removing the swordfrom the launch, which will require fournew planks to repair the damage.

Swordfish are fairly plentiful on thecoast where the incident occurred.

SWIMMER DISAPPEARS.

BATHING IN THE WAIKATO.

YOUNG MAN THOUGHT DROWNED.

[from our own correspondent.]HAMILTON", Sunday.

Grave fears are entertained for Mr.John Edward Foulds, a single man, aged24, who disappeared while swimming intho Waikato River at Hamilton thisafternoon.

Mr. Foulds was a good swimmer andwas bathing at a popular place near thecorner of Boundary and River Roads,Claudelands. About 50 people were inthe vicinity, either in the water or on thebank, but no one saw him disappear. Hisdisappearance was reported to tho police.

Dragging operations were instituted andcontinued until late this evening, withoutsuccess.

Mr. Foulds, who was a freezing worksemployee, resided with his parents atFairfield, Hamilton.

BATHER'S SPINE INJURED.

HEAD STRUCK WHEN DIVING.

YOUTH IN SERIOUS CONDITION.

* A severe injury to the spine was suf-fered by Clarence Edward Foster, aged17, of 43, Armadalo Road, Remuera,through striking the sea bed after divingfrom the sewer at Wilson's Beach, at thefoot of Victoria Avenue, shortly beforethree o'clock yesterday afternoon.

In company with a number of otheryoung people, Foster was swimming offthe beach, and made his way up a rampto the flat top of the sewer. The tidewas fairly high at tho time, but whenhe dived Foster struck the bottomwith his head, lie was rendered almostunconscious and was rescued by severalof his companions, who brought him totho ramp.

I)r. A. McGregor Grant was summoned,and tho youth was later removed to theAuckland Hospital in tho St. John Am-bulance. In view of the serious natureof tho injury, a fractured vertebra, thoambulance men had some difficulty intransferring Foster from 4he ramp to thoambulance, but this was finally accom-plished with tho assistance of otherswimmers.

At, a late hour last evening, Foster'scondition was reported as serious.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS END.

CHILDREN RETURN TO DESKS.

MANY NEW PUPILS.

Pupils of primary schools throughoutthe Dominion will return to school thismorning bronzed and refreshed after theChristmas holidays. In addition to thosewho attended last, year, there will bemany small boys and girls making theirfirst acquaintance with school life.

The majority of the secondary schools,including all the Grammar Schools, willre-open to-morrow. King's College willresume next Monday and Sacred HeartCollege will commence the first term thefollowing day.

Students at St. Cuthhert's College andthe Ladies College, Remuera, will re-com-mence their studies on Wednesday nextweek and tuition will be resumed at thoDiocesan High School for girls on the fol-lowing day.

The first term of the Seddon MemorialTechnical College will commence to-mor-row, but the evening classes will not beresumed until Monday, February 22.

PEAT FIRES CONTINUE.RAIN AFFORDS LITTLE HEILP.

HEAT PENETRATING DEEPER.

STOCK REMOVED TO SAFETY

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]I'AEROA, Hcnda.y.

Although fairly heavy rain fell on theHanraki Plains on Saturday morning, itwas not sufficient to stamp out the peatfires, which are ruining hundreds, of a.cres

of farm lands in the Kaihe.ro and lore-hape districts, as well a:i largo areas of

unsettled Government land partly coveredwith flax.

The rain merely prevented the rapidspread of the flames among the brackenon the surface, but left the burning peatto continue its slow advance. Yesterday

a fairly strong breeze aided tho work ofdestruction in the flax areas, but there

has been practically no wind at, all to-day.

The gangs of relief workers arid settlers,about 100 men in all, continued diggingfire-breaks throughout the week end. Atnights reduced emergency parties havebeen in readiness to ccpo with any itreshoutbreaks.

All of the vacated homestead.'! aro stillvacant, tho untenanted farmers beingaccommodated on neighbouring pioper-

tics. The salvaged stock is also on near

by properties, where cows are beingmilked as usual.

None of the houses in the burning areahas suffered damage, as the majority ofthem are built 011 land containing only avery small proportion of psat.

Every effort is being made by the fire-

fighters to protect the roads, and in thisrespect considerable success is beingachieved. The pump fitted to a motoi-lorry which was commissioned last week

is still being used with good effectwherever water is available from ad-

jacent streams or drains.Unless torrential rain occurs there

seems little prospect of this peat firesabating until they burn themselves down

to the water level in the swamps. Ihepeat which covers the area is severalfeet deep, and the fires are smoulderingdeeper into the peaty soil.

A rough estimate places the smoulder-ing peat area at about 500 acres. Inaddition, an area of z.bout 1000 acres ofGovernment flax land is threatened, but

it is impossible to gauge the extent ofthe burned portion owing to its. in-accessibility.

In addition to the main fires there arenumerous minor outbreaks over a widearea on tho plains, but they are notserious, nor are they endangering pro-perty.

With the complete absence of wind thisevening, dense smoke lies thick over alarge area and a light haze is discernibleeven in Paeroa. The district a Elected bysmoke extends about 12 miles.

THIEF ENTERS SHOP.

SEVERAL ARTICLES: TAKEN.

NOTE LEFT FOR OWNER.[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COEEESFONDENT.}

WAIHI, Saturday.

Clothing and other articles were stolenby a person who brolt'e into the fancygoods shop of Mrs. Elizabeth Bain eaves,Waikino, some time on Thursday night.Entrance was effected by smashing apanel of glass in the front door andmanipulating tho patent lock from in-side.

Tho thief left a note expressing dianksand stating that he had taken all that, herequired at the moment. Mrs, Balueaveswas away from the township ?.{, the time.

DAMAGE BY FIRE.

LOSS OF A FARMHOUSE.

LITTLE SAVED FROM FLAMES.

[FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]MEEGEE, Sunday.

The five-roomed residence ai Mr. T.Wright's farnr, between Poikeno and Mer-cer, was destroyed by fire about 5.30 p.m.to-day. Mr. Wright and a:a employee,who were the only persons on lliij farmat the time, had taken a cup of tea intho house just before going to milk.While they were at the milking shed theynoticed the house in flames.

Only a. few personal belonging); weresaved. Mrs. Wright and the childrenwere at Mercer at the time.

EMPTY CQTTAGIE BURNED.

.BUILDING AT CAMBRIDGE

[from our own correspondent.]CAMBRIDGE, Saturday

An old empty four-roomed cottage inAlpha Street, owned by Mrs. Mary Low-ther, of Otahuhu, was gutted by fire atan early liour this morning. There wasno insurance.

Lato yesterday afternoon the brigadewas called to an es:tc:nsivo iire on theriverbank. A valuable plantation of gumtrees, owned by the Borough Council, wassaved.

FARMER'S HOUSE IN FLAMES.

FAMILY AROUSED FROM SLEEP.

A five-romed farmhouse at Greytow 11,together with outbuildings, was com-pletely destroyed by fire abort 5.30 a.m.last Friday.

The occupier, Mr. Norman Udy, afterlighting a fire in the morning,left the' house to drive in his cows

for milking. From one oi! the pad-docks he saw tho house in flamesand immediately rushed back androused .his family, who were still in bed.They got out of tho burn ng buildingsafely, but there was little chance of sav-ing anything.

TRAMWAY WORKSHOPS.

VALUABLE EQUIPMENT SAVED.

Slight damage to the floor of the arma-ture room" in the Auckland. TransportBoard's tramway workshops aj, MountRoskill was caused by a lire which brokeout on Friday night. Tho fire wasquickly suppressed by the Auckland FireBrigade before any of tho valuabh equip-ment was burned.

THE YACHT NAHLIN.

ARRIVAL FROM WHANGAROA.

LADY YULE! IN AUCKLAND.

TOUR THROUGH NORTH ISLAND.

Moored in the stream almost abreast of

the Naval Base, Lady Yule's palatial

steam yacht Nahlin attracted a great dealof attention yesterday from thousands of

people ashore and afloat.Tho yacht arrived from Whangaroa at

6 p.m. on Saturday. She will berth at

the Western Wharf this morning to takein oil fuel, and will leave for Taurangato-morrow morning. After visiting Well-

ington, other Southern ports and theWest Coast Sounds, tho Nahlin will re-

turn to Auckland on February 15 and is

duo back at Russell on February 20.As she lay at anchor yesterday, the

yacht was viewed with admiration bypassengers on tho Devonport ferry sLe&m-

ers, the captains of which reduced speedfor a minute or two on some trips v.hi'.epassing her. People on the crowded ex-cursion steamers also had a good view.Launches of all sizes inspected her, severalmaking a complete circuit befoie theirowners' curiosity was satisfied.

The clipper bow and long counter ofthe yacht and her graceful appearancegenerally were freely commented upon.The occupants of tie small craft took a

good deal of interest in her Red Indian

figurehead, and in the curious lines ofher 30-knot speed-boat as it hung fromthe davits. The spotless cream of hersides, the blue wateriine and shining brassrails and fittings appealed strongly to theyachtsmen.

Lady Yule and Miss Yule enjoyed amotor drive yesterday. Their exactitinerary in New Zealand lias not beenmade public, but it is believed that afterswordfishing at Mayor Island they willvisit Rotorua, make a brief stay at Taupofor trout-fishing, and proceed down theWanganui River, rejoining the yacht atWellington. It has been stated that thetwo ladies intend to make the overlandjourney to Milford Sound, where the Nah-lin will await them, and that they willcruise among the most picturesque of theother sounds before returning to northernwaters.

BENEFICIAL RAIN.

CITY GARDENS REFRESHED.

COOL SOUTHERLY WIND.

A comparatively brief, but still bene-ficial, fall of rain occurred over a widearea of the Auckland Province on Satur-day morning.

In tho city rain began not long aftermidnight, and continued until about 10a.m., the total fall being a little over aquarter of an inch. It was accompaniedwith cool southerly breezes, which con-tinued after the sky had cleared later nthe day. The fall had a refreshing efTron city and suburban gardens.

SHOWERS IN WAIKATO.

FURTHER RAIN NEEDED.

[from ode own coeeespondent.]HAMILTON, Sunday.

Refreshing showers fell in Hamiltonearly yesterday morning. The weathercleared before eight o'clock and the re-mainder of the day was fine. The down-pour was of insufficient duration,,and in-tensity to benefit the pastures andgardens to any appreciable extent, andfurther rain is greatly neaped to revivethe parched paddocks. The rainfalltotalled .16in.

Rain fell at Morrinsville yesterdaymorning, but ceased about nine o'clock.

PUKEKOHjE DISTRICT.

FALL NOT SUFFICIENT.

[from oup. own correspondent.]PUKEKOHE, Sunday.

Rain, which commenced to fall earlyyesterday morning; and continued untilabout 10.30 a.m., lias refreshed gardensand, to a less extent, pastures. Althoughthe fall was consistent and fairly heavymore rain would have been welcome.The fields have not, lost their parchedappearance, but the benefit should benoticeable in a few days.

STEADY DOWNPOUR.

BENEFIT AT WHANGARF.T

[from our own correspondent.]WHANCAKEI, Saturday.

At an early hour this morning rain com-menced to falJ. in Wliangarei, continuingan til about mid-day without cessation.After tho dry epell over the last fpw

weeks the rain will be particularly wel-come to farmers «md others.

The concluding matches of the \\ha :

ngarei Bowling Club's annual full-rinktournament were delayed until the after-noon, but it was found possible to con-

clude the tournament at night underelectric light.

WEEK-END WEATHER.

CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH.

Auckland.—Rain fell early on Satur-day morning, but later the weathercleared and tho afternoon was fine andsunny. Tho wind was fairly strong fromthe south-west. The weather yesterdaywas perfect, tho wind having almostabated. The barometer commenced to

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rise on Saturday morning and last even-ing was steady at 30in.

Wellington.—Moro variable weatherwas experienced during the week-end. OnSaturday a strong southerly wind broughtheavy rainshowers in the afternoon. rlo-ward evening the weather cleared andthe, wind dropped. Yesterday was perfect,with a cloudless sky and a light southerlybreeze.

Christ-church. —The weather on Satur-day morning was dull, with a drizzle atintervals, llu':. the afternoon v.-'as bril-liantly line, with a touch of autumn inthe air. Yesterday was pleasant, butclouds lato in the day obscured the sky.The barometer registered 29.80in. in theevening and had a falling tendency.

Dunedin. —The weather was unsettledon Saturday. Sunshine in the morningwas followed by intermittent showers. Afresh breeze from the south-west wasblowing. Yesterday was fine and pleasant,with more cloud than sunshine andlight breeze from the north-ea^t.

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WAR TO BE DECLARED.•pDNESE GOVERNMENT'S DECISION.

JAPANESE RENEW ATTACK AT SHANGHAI.

raid into international area.

.

PROTEST BY BRITAIN AND UNITED STATES.The Cninese Government is reported to have decked to declare war upon Japan

and the formal announcement was expected yesterday. The seat of Government hasbeen moved, from Nanking to Loyang. The news of the decision created considerable

/ • x. excitement in the capitals of the Powers and at Geneva, where the Council of the League• of Nations is sitting.

i;.-:' ;; United states particularly, a sensation was created, and the Government,in co-operalion with Britain, sent a protest: to Japan against its actions at Shanghai.

- The suggestion of an economic war on Japan has been raised in the United States,as has the question of stopping the export: of arms and munitions to the Far East.

The American Asiatic Fleet has been ordered to be in readiness to protect the;• lives of United States citizens at Shanghai.

A tftice was reported to have been arranged between the Japanese and Chinese onFriday, after extremely fierce fighting. On Saturday, however, the Japanese, alleging

| that this truce had been broken by the Chirt,ese, launched a fresh offensive against they northern subuib, Chapei. They were strongly opposed by Chinese, who broughtI field artilleiry into action, and had to retire. Before doing so, they caused great damageT" by setting fire to shops and houses.

Hostilities were continued yesterday when the Japanese raided a portion of theInternational Settlement and set fire to a hotel in which they alleged Chinese snipers

§ were housed.

NEWS OF FATEFUL STEP.SPLIT IN CABINET.

! MILITARY CLIQUE RULES.

WEAK POLICY OPPOSED.

J FIERCE FIGHTING AT CHAPEL

i : By Telegniph—Presn Association —Copyright.•• • {Received 31, 5.5 p.m.)

SHANGHAI. Jan. 30.According to messages from Renter's

■Y Nanking correspondent late to-night reli-| able quarters report that the Chinese

"£■ National Government has decided npon adeclaration of war against Japan.

. j ■ When the decision will be implemented;]£; is nor, known, but it is expected to be to-■o morrow. /

' ?

+. Slarshal Chiang Kai-shek, General<|; Wang Ching-wei and other important| leaders loft the capital to-day for an un-

known destination. It is believed thatthey are coming^to Shanghai,

■f- ; A reported split in the GovernmentV lends colour to thei war report, since theSj isp.til now is under the command of| Generals Ho Ying-i:hing, Minister of War,f; Chen Ming-shu, Minister of Communica-

'F tions, and Ku Cfcn-tung, commander ofthe National Guard, forming a military

■£. administration..Farther reliable reports state that

Chiang s.nd other officials '.cere compelledv to leave the capital wh»n subordinate gen-

erals rebelled against what they consid-ered to lie the weak policy of the Govern-ment. toward Japan;.

. . RnniOiTS regarding a declaration of war

j_ commenced immediately after the depar-I'-'tare of Chiang, indicating that the mili-

tary fully intend to take drastic stepsagainst the Japanese.

/? Seported. Truce After Fierce Fighting.After the fiercest fighting ever witnessed

f at Shanghai, an armistice was reportedy to have been declared last night between| the Japanese and Chinese. The Mayor,S. Dr. Wu, and If the Consul-General for

Japan, Mr. K. Mori, were brought to-gether with the American Consul-General.Sir. Edwin Cunningham, and the British

§Consul-General, Mr. J. F. Brenan, as

. ; arbitrators.;:w: Though both Chinese and Japanese un-'i "Official sources claimed that the truce was

[.signed, neither foreign official would makeaiiv statement.'

It was stated that both armies wouldremain in their petitions awaiting further

- aer-tiafions: The report appeared to becoruirmed by the gradual quietening atP'apei, though so:pers were active on the

" boundaries and in parts of the settlementv where Japanese troops were stationed.

f-ghting in the afternoon and thefcvening was th 4 heaviest since hostilitiescommenced, the Chinese taking the offen-

. ®ve and causing the Japanese to retire*'th heavy casualties, which were con-servatively estimated at more than SCO.

Unprecedented" Chinese Ferocity.Lute in the afternoon a strong force

■■o Chinese attached the Japanese navalijNadquarters snd was only repulsed after

?wy severe fighting.-f.jCbapdi was a shambles. It was almost;..®njpletely gutted. There were ruins'-^^w^iere , and a huge fire was still rag-

last night. Daybreak held nrtcertairi-'h- aS nese troops were indicating

unwillingness to cease hostilities, be-that the Japanese were on the run.

?|,jjtfrnien in three- Japanese seaplanes yes-afternoon set fire to the north rail-

'< 7 station. At least one Japanesewas brought down during the at-

oe the station.®os t remarkable feature was the

unbelievable resistance of thesoldiei-s, who displayed fighting

■"rapcom Para 'i'';: io foreign troops. The

ttie whole Chinese populace hasj

unPre^ e(' ented ferocity. All the'

areas 'late keen cut °ff anc^areas are facing a serious food

v. JBrHI® khrnese shops are closed and the' XiL ti" 11^5'

5 ai/

wor^ng feverishly to con-sltuatio'« to their own ends.

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OFFENSIVE FOLLOWS TRUCE

ASSAULT ON CHAPEL

JAPANESE 13F?l VE N BACK.

STRONG RESISTANCE MET.

BOMBING RAID THREATENED.By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.

(Received Janar.ry 31, 3.5 p.m.j

SHANGHAI, Jan. 30.Charging the Chinese with failure to

observe the truce the Japanese to-daycommenced another determined assault onChapei, but met with strong; opposition.

Eventually they retired to a line alongthe boundary, the Chinese gaining muchof the grotaid they had lost in the firstassault—Thursday's, midnight attack.- The Chinese brought field artillery intoaction and ishells cropped around theJapanese naral headquarters.

Reports from Ilia Japanese headquar-ters state that the offensive this morningwas necessary to retain the positions al-ready occupied. Armoured cars led theattack, but failed to penetrate the Chinesedefences anc! retired to the boundaries ex-tending from a road within the settle-ment proper to a point adjoining theJapanese headquarters, a distance of amile and a half along the extra-settlementroad.

Great Destruction by Fire.Every :>hcp and house frontage was de-

stroyed by Japanese bombs and wreck-ing parties. A large section wasdeliberately set on fire and burnedfiercely.

Motor trucks wore loaded with timberand kerosane and t.efc on fire for the pur-pose of removing cover for snipers andto bold off any Chinese advance whichmight immediately threaten the settle-ment.

Unconfirmed reports state that theChinese captured three Japanese armouredcars which had been used in the attackon the station.

An important meeting of the DefenceCommittee in the International Settle-ment thisi :aiorning; decided that the situa-tion in thej Hongkeiv district, 'A-hich pre-viously haJ been left to the Japanese todefend, required the presence of Britishtroops to prevent further encroachmentby Japanese forces and danger to thelives of residents from cross-fire from theChinese. If is expected that the RoyalScots vcill be sent to this area at anymoment,

BritUih and Japanese Forces.A battali.on of t.be Wiltshires arrived

this morning and will disembark to-mor-row.

One thousand Japanese reinforcementsalso arrived to-day. According to AdmiralShiozawa there are 20 Japanese navalvessels in the harbour, including two ofthe largej.t. aircraft-carriers, also 5000bluejacket.'! and marines.

The atLrnirul announced that in theevent of further at lacks on the Japanesepositions be will bring his fleet of 20aeroplanes into operation and bomb theChinese positions.

MANCHURIA FBONT.

FOREIGNERS ALARMED.

JAPANESE ADVANCE CHECKED.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

SHANGHAI. Jan. 30.Fighting; south of Harbin, Manchuria,

obliged the British Minister, Sir MilesLampson, who was about to proceed toEngland on holiday leave, to return toDairen. There lie awaits further instruc-tions and possible cancellation of hisleave.

The Japanese have reached Tao-laieho,midway between Changchun and Harbin,where tho Japanese residents have re-treated to the banking and commercialdistrict where foreigners are taking re-fuge behind sandbag barricades.

The Sungari bridge has been destroyed50 kilometres south of Harbin, hinderingthe advance of the Japanese relief force.

A message from Tokio says the Jap-anese Ooriiiul-General at Harbin has re-ported Übat Russian railway officialsordered the destruction of the bridge toprevent tins passage of Japanese troops.

HOTEL SET ON FIRE.

INTERNATIONAL AREA.

ACTION BY JAPANESE.

HEAVY DEATH ROLL TO DATE.

SHANGHAI'S FOOD LIMITED.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.(Received January 31, 11.45 p.m.)

SHANGHAI. Jan. 31.The Japanese this morning sent np 20

aeroplanes to demonstrate over Chapeiand the hinterland without bombing.

Alleging that the Hongkew Hotel,within the northern area of the Inter-national Settlement, housed Chinesesnipers, the Japanese entered at 8 o'clockthis morning and cleared the guests ont.They then sprinkled the place withparaffin and set it on fire.

This is the first action taken within thesettlement against the Chinese. It seriouslychallenges the authority of the municipalcouncil.

Ihe three days of fighting in Chapeiand its environs have resulted in enormousdamage. As regards casualties it is be-lieved that the Japanese have lost 500killed and the Chinese many times more.

The removal of the capital from Nan-king to Loyang indicates an intention toescape the possible attentions of theJapanese Fleet up the Yangtse River.

Ihe food supplies in Shanghai aresufficient for only three weeks. Ricealready is soaring in price.

BRITISH SOLDIEES.FIRED UPON BY SNIPERS.

SHELLS IN THE SETTLEMENT.(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)

LONDON, Jan. 30.The Shanghai correspondent of the Bri-

tish United Press reports that Chineseshells have fallen in the Internationa!Settlement.

Snipers wounded two men of the RoyalScots Fusiliers, who were guarding thegates to tile north Honan road.

All telegrams for China are being sub-jected to censorship there.

JAPANESE rOBCES.

INCREASE NECESSARY.

REPRESENTATIONS TO TOKIO.

TOKIO. Jan. 23.Hie Japanese Consul-General at Shang-

hai, also the military attache, intimatethat Japan's present forces are insufficientto cope with the situation, which israpidly becoming worse. They urge thedespatch of land forces.

CHAPEI AIR RAID.

JAPANESE ACTION.

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION.

British Wireless. RUGBY, Jan. 30.In a proclamation issued prior to the

Japanese air attack on Chapei, the Japan-ese admiral stated that the reason for hisaction was the general restlessness whichprevailed in and outside the Internationa!Settlement. There was necessity in con-sequence for taking measures to protectJapanese residents. He mentioned thedeclaration of a state of emergency by theInternationa] Council as evidence of thisunrest.

Newspapers, however, point out thatthe declaration of the state of emergencywas evoked by an earlier Japanese inti-mation of action contemplated within 24hours. It is stated that the ShanghaiCouncil's declaration was a measure con-sidered necessary to prepare against thepossible resultant disorders.

The Japanese version of the Chapeiclash is that when the occupying posi-tions were assigned to them under theInternational Settlement defence scheme,they were attacked both by Chineseregulars and by armed men in plainclothes. Thereupon they took extremelydrastic action.

It is staled that a bomb fell in theFrench concession killing five people.

UNITED PROTEST.

JAPAN'S ACTION.

ANGLO AMERICAN NOTE.

WARNING BY CHINESE.

JAPAN MUST BE CHECKED.

SETTLEMENT IN DANGER.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyitsht-(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.Britain and the United States have

formally protested to Japan against theoccupation of Shanghai.

Renewed assurances that Japan willscrupulously respect the integrity of theInternational Settlement at Shanghai havebeen received by the United States Gov-ernment from Tokio.

The situation was considered yesterday to have improved, owing to Britain s

co-operation with America in maintain-ing their rights and by assertions that the

Chinese and Japanese had made a truce.However, observers at Washington weresomewhat confused because of the con-flicting reports concerning the truce.

Another factor in the confusion aroseout of despatches stating that theChinese military authorities had warnedforeign officials that unless the latter usedtheir influence to end the Japanese occu-pation, the Chinese would be forced toattack the International Settlement.

The President, Mr. Hoover, met theCabinet at a lengthy session, after which,according to the Associated Press, " it.

seemed evident that there was a lackof unanimity regarding America's course,but the Ministers kept what happenedto themselves."

Later, however, the Secretary of State,Mr. H. L. Stimson, stated that he hadconsulted with Sir Ronald Lindsay, Bri-tish Ambassador, concerning the makingof representations to Japan. Ihe UnitedSta'.es had communicated with Japan andhad just received an assurance that in-ternational rights and interests at Shanghai would not be interfered with.

Mr. Stimson said he had been informedthat Britain also had made representa-tions to Japan, and that Britain and theUnited States now were informally com-

municating the facts to France and Italy.No other proposals for international

action had been made by the UnitedStates Government.

CRISIS DEPLORABLE.

MR. MacDONALD'S PLEA.

A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30.

"The state of affairs at Shanghai isdeplorabla," said the Prime Minister, Mr.

MacDonald, in speaking in his constituency(Seaham, Durham) for the first time sincethe general election.

"For the moment I will not assignblame and will not take sides, but everysane man will agree that the experienceis disappointing in view of the efforts ofthe world's great Governments to estab-lish peace.

"I appeal to everyone concerned tosheath their swords and allow commonsense and reason to solve their difficul-ties."

JAPAN AND PACIFIC.

DR. CHEN'S STATEMENT.

AN AUSTRALIAN VIEW.

(Keceived January 81, 55 p.m.)VANCOUVER, Jan. 30.

The Australian Trade Commissioner toCanada, Mr. L. K. McGregor, who is atSt. John, New Brunswick, was askedto comment on the recent statement byDr. Eugene Chen, former Chinese ForeignMinister, that Japan meant to annex Man-churia, to dominate the Pacific and thento proceed with the conquest of Australia.

Mr. McGregor said he did not fearthat Australia ever would fly the Japan-ese flag.

ARMS BAN WANTED.

JAPAN'S COTTON PURCHASES.

SUITABLE FOR EXPLOSIVES.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)NEW YORK, Jan. 30.

The question of the export of arms tothe Fnr East again came briefly beforeCongress yesterday with the introductionof a motion in the House of Representa-tives demanding a ban on private ship-ments.

Munitions experts are interested in thefact that Japan, in spite of tho low levelof her textile industry, recently, throughagents in tho United States, made largepurchases of raw cotton which is readilyconvertible into explosives.

Statistics indicate that Japan nowpossesses an unprecedented supply ofcotton. She bought moro than 1,074.000bales in the United States between Julyand December, 1931, compared with480,000 bales in the corresponding periodof the previous year.

AMERICA AND JAPAN.

WAR DEEMED UNLIKELY.

ECONOMIC BOYCOTT PLAN.

ADVOCATES AND OPPONENTS.

NAVAL POLICY IN BALANCE.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrisht.(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

NEW YORK. Jan. 30.According to tho New York Times a

feeling is prevalent in circles close to thoadministration that a change in Mr.Hoover's naval policy may be announcedsoon as the result of tho tenso situationin the Far East.

Tho newspaper adds: "Some of thePresident's strongest supporters believethat unless a chango for the better inthe Sino-Japanese situation occurs soonit may be necessary to authorise the de-layed construction allowed by the LondonTreaty.

Mr. F. Hale, of the Naval Affairs Com-mittee of the House of Representatives,asserted to-day that the situation war-rants prompt action on tho pending con-struction legislation.

Despatches from Washington state thatalthough no one in the Senate is predict-ing war of any kind between Japan andthe United States the Japanese policy inChina has focussed attention on the pos-sibilities.

America's Economic Advantage.Mr. T. J. Walsh (Democrat. .Montana)

asserted to-day that Japan could not sur-vive six months in an economic war withthe United States, as America could holdJapan almost in an economic vice. Heestimated that the value of Japanese salesof siik and tea to the United Statesaggregated £50,000.000 a year, of whichthe proceeds were used to import foodinto Japan."If war should eventuate from the

situation in the Orient," said Mr. Walsh," I do not believe it would be necessaryfor the United States to fire a singleshot."

The Washington corrrespondent of theNew York Times states that Mr- W. E.Borah, chairman of the Foreign Rela-tions Committee of the Senate, and otherleading members of Uiat committee haveexpressed strong opposition to aneconomic boycott of Japan or an embargoon the shipment of arms to the Orient.

Boycott First Step to War.

In reply to a deiuge of telegrams frompeace advocates and societies asking forsuch steps one member of the Senate,Mr. W. 11. King (Democrat, Utah) hasdenounced Japan's action "in forcing war

upon China." He has suggested that theUnited States, the League of Nations andthe other Powers should declare an im-mediate economic boycott and an embargoon the export of war materials to Japan.

Mr. Borah said a boycott would not bea peace movement. It might easily bethe first step to war.

Mr. I). A. Reed (Republican, Pennsyl-vania) said: "I am opposed to the useby the United States of a boycott againstJapan in the present state of affairs."

Mr. A. Capper (Republican, Kansas)said: "We might be involved in a messin the Orient. We ought- to be slow totake such a step."

NEW YORK MARKET.

JAPANESE BONDS DOWN.

STRONG PRESSURE ON THE YEN.

(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.) .

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.Japanese bonds suffered losses of from

one to five points yesterday and the yenwas subjected to renewed pressure.

These conditions were unabated to-day,bond issues failing as much as five pointsand the yen reaching the record low levelof 35 cents, a drop of 3 cent.

It is announced that gold shipments tothe United States from Japan since Decem-ber 13. when she abandoned the goldstandard, totalled £8,900,000, and£386,000,000 in the last half of 1931.

GERMAN COMMENT.FEARS FOR THE OUTCOME.

LEAGUE CF NATIONS TAUNTED.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)EERLIN, Jan. 30.

The Vossissche ZeiUing, commenting onthe situation in the Far East says: "It isshameful and grotesque for the Japaneseand Chinese delegates to meet at Genevato discuss disarmament when their soldiersare waging a bloody war at Shanghai."

The Berliner Tngeblaft says: "If thePowers which are indulging in high-sound-ing phrases at Geneva about world peaceremain inactive, world peace will becomea dead letter."

Gennaria expresses the opinion that(ho United fctates and Britain willstrongly oppose Japan's action, and saysit fears the possibly catastrophic conse-quences.

ATTITUDE OF FRANCE.

(Received .Taminry ;>l, ii.3 p.m.)PARIS. Jan. 30.

Tt is authoritatively stated that theFrench Government no doubt will join inany collectivo demonstration in Chinawhich the Powers undertake. France isopposed to isolated action, but it is em-phasised that the French concession is notmenaced like the International Settle-ment.

JAPANESE ATTACKS UPON CHINESE.

The map of Shanghai shows the International Settlement, around whichthe hostilities between the Japanese and Chinese are . still raging. Chapeiis reported to have been reduced to a shambles. Inset is a detail mapof the northern part of the aettlemant which the Japanese invaded inorder to burn a hotel, which they alleged housed Chinese snipers.

WARSHIPS FOR THE EAST.

UNITED STATES FLEET.

PROTECTION OF NATIONALS.

"ANY STEPS NECESSARY."

RESOLUTE PREPARATIONS.

By Telegraph—Pre3a Association—Copyright.(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

NEW VOKK, Jan. 30.Despatches from Washington state that

on the heels of the vigorous protest bythe United States and Britain against theJapanese seizure of Shanghai, the NavyDepartment to-day ordered the .AmericanAsiatic Fleet to stand by ready to protectthe lives of United States citizens.

The chief of naval operations, AdmiralWilliam Pratt, said: "Our fleet will beready to evacuate our nationals or

tecfc them. If a crisis arises where mobrule prevails our forces will go in and takewhatever steps may be necessary to pro-tect our people,"

Admiral Prat; also said the ships of thel.r,itle force would leave San Pedro, Cali-imn-a, on Monday for the winter man-oeuvres off Hawaii as scheduled. How-ever, there was no intention in any of theexisting conditions to send the ileet westof Honolulu.

Nearly all the United States Fleet willbe available for service in the Orient. Acombined unit of 65 vessels, with oneyear's supplies on board, is at present atSail Pedro.

Asked what would happen if Japan didnot like the landing of American sailorsthe admiral replied: "That would be justtoo bad. There is a critical situation, forthe safety of American citizens is con-cerned, but otherwise this is a conflict be-tween Japan and China.

Jn addition to the fonr destroyers al-

ready en route from Manila to Shanghai itis probable that eight more will shortlyleave, particularly on to-night's reportsthat the Nanking Government has decidedto declare war against Japan and that allthe Chinese Government leaders have leftfor Loyang.

BRITISH DESTROYERS.

FOUR HELD AT SINGAPORE.

VOYAGE HOME POSTPONED.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)SINGAPORE, Jan. 30.

In view of the developments at Shang-hai the British destroyers Sirdar, Seraph,Sterling and Serapis, which were due toleave Singapore to-day for home, havebeen ordered to remain here and await in-structions.

JAPANESE REBUKED.

AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS.

POSSIBILITIES OF CONFLICT.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)NEW YORK, Jan. 30.

Responsible journals in America are

seriously considering the possibilities ofa conflict between the United States andJapan over the situation in China. Thetone of the press comment is moderatebut indicative of the deep feehng thathas been aroused.

Kansas City Journal says: "Thereis no telling what may happen. If Japaninterferes with the trade of the Occidentalnations or the safety of their nationalsthe peace of the world will be moreseriously endangered in the immediatefuture than it has been since 1914."

The New York Daily News says: "Let-as all keep our mouths shut and praya little. We seem to be drifting nearerto real trouble in the Far East."

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says:" Shall there ho war between the UnitedStates and Japan? Emphatically, no."This paper adds: "Something should bedone to moderate the madness of theJapanese."

The New York Herald Tribune says:" An economic boycott of Japan wouldnot only mean force but war. The re-

mark of an anonymous British officialthat an Anglo-American boycott is tooabsurd to be considered must be heartilyendorsed."

" Savagery and Slaughter."In a leading article the Herald

Tribune to-morrow will administer thesharpest rebuke to Japan yet made byany responsible American journal. Itwill say: "Japan is using the same sortof savagery and slaughter as that in-dulged in by the Chinese war lords. Sheis having as much difficulty in control-ling her military as the Chinese have andis producing a situation from which shecan only emerge with enormous loss andsuffering."

The Chicago Tribune remarks: " Thecynicism with which Japan has treatedthe representations of the United StatesSecretary of State, Mr. Stimson, couldhave been expected although diplomacyseldom joins so much sarcasm in wordsto such irony in acts. If America can-

not be brought by (his to question thevalidity of the illusions which persist-ently direct the conduct of its Govern-ment in foreign affairs it is blind to ex-

perience."Alarm Spread Bound World.

The New York Times says: "Themost charitable theory pf what has hap-

pened at Shanghai is that the Japanesemilitary command has blundered sadly.The misery of it all is that these thingshave been done under the pretence of a

peaceful, even friendly, assertion ofJapan's rights.

"Wo cannot say that it is war. It

is worse than war. It causes a senseof alarm to spread around the world.Apprehension will tend to take the placeof confidence."If Japan has destroyed her stand-

ing and repute among the nations shehas only herself to blame."

PACIFIC RELATIONS.

INTEREST IN CANADA.

INVITATION FOR CONFERENCE.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)TORONTO. Jan. 30.

The executive council of tne CanadianInstitute of International Affairs hasdecided to extend an invitation to theInstitute of Pacific Relations to hold itsnext biennial conference in Canada.

LEAGUE TAKES ACTION.

INQUIRY ON SPOT.

COMMISSION APPOINTED.

A TENSE ATMOSPHERE.

CHINA INVOKES COVENANT.

RIVAL CASES EXPLAINED.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Co,.yrigbt.(Receirci January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

GENEVA. Jan. SO.The news that China has decided to

declare war on Japan has caused excitedcomment in League of Nations circlesat Geneva.

Dr. Yen, Chinese delegate to theLeague, informed the Council a.t itsmeeting yesterday that China invokedArticles 10 and 15 of the covenant ofthe League. The first binds the signa-tories to maintain the territorial integ-rity of the contracting parties, on the lineslaid down in the settlement., Article15 deals with sanctions. It binds thecontracting parties to take joint actionagainst an aggressor, suggesting diplo-matic and economic pressure.

The Japanese delegate, Captain Sato,adduced many legal arguments why theCouncil should postpone consideration ofthe Chinese demand for an examinationof the dispute under the articles of thecovenant.

These arguments were countered byothers put forward by the chairman, M.Paul Boncour, who was supported! byevery member of the Coancil. The Sec-retary-General, Sir Eric Drummond, was;

instructed to suggest at to-day's meet-ing the best means of obtaining reliableinformation regarding the events at Shang-hai. When the Council reassembledto-day it accepted Sir Eric's proposalto appoint a Commission composed of re-presentatives of the members of theLeague at Shanghai to investigate theevents and report to the League.

Tense Atmosphere Prevails.M. Boneour yesterday requested the

Japanese and Chinese delegates to tele-graph to their Governments an expres-sion of th 9 painful impression caused atGeneva and urging them to take all pos-sible steps to prevent further loss oflife and the commission of any act. ■whichmight be irreparable.

The two delegates were asked to addthat the Council had the matter in handand would not rise until it had beensettled.

A tense atmosphere prevailed, the mem-bers of the Council realising that theLeague is facing one of the most diffi-cult crises in its history. The temseneisswas increased by Captain Sato's declara-tion that possibly the peace of the worldmight be compromised by the events atShanghai.

The crowded Council meeting listenedin deep silence as Dr. Yen and CaptainSato stated their cases.

Dr. Yen declared that Japan's armedaction directly violated the pact, necessi-tating China's invocation of Articles 10and 15 of the covenant. lie read a

telegram denouncing Japanese aggression,for which, he added, Japan must bearthe full responsibility.

The Anti-Japanese Menace.Captain Sato said he regretted that

the developments had not penni'ted a

liquidation of the Sino-Japanese dispute.He declared that Japan was not whollyat fault. Dr. Yen's telegram hudasserted that the Japanese sailors' attackwas unprovoked.

His own telegrams, on the contrary,were equally official, and showed how theanti-Japaness menace had repeatedlygrown. This had resulted in the land-ing of marines to protect the Japanesedistrict, on the advice of the commanderof the foreign naval forces. -

Chinese regulars had attacked theJapanese marines, said Captain Sato; alsothe Japanese headquarters, and si;lf-defence measures had been enforced.

The Chinese invocation of Articles 10and 15 of the covenant made worse analready delicate and dangerous situationand increased the difficulties of reachinga settlement.

TUBN FOR THE WOBSE.

JAPANESE OCCUPATION.

SECTIONS OF SHANGHAI.(Received January 31. 3.5 p.m.)

NL-:\V YORE;, Jan. 30.

The Washington correspondent of tin!'

New York Herald Tribune say-; die sus-pense at the capital to-niglit :is greaterthan that at any time since the GreatWar.

Overnight there was a turn for the

worse at Shanghai, news corning tc- harmthat the Japanese had occupied vari.ou:;

parts of the International Settlement and:

made a further aerial demonstration. It

was also reported that there was a possi-bility of a renewal of the aerial bombard-ment.

The Government is still awaiting a reply from Japan to to-day's Anglo-Americanprotests.

Reports from the United Stales Consulat Shanghai, Mr. Edwin Cunningham, ana

to the effect that after the Chinese hadagreed to Japan's demands the Japanesetook sections of the native city by mili-tary force.

After this the United States and Bri-tain went further in their stand than illtheir earlier representations, which werebased only upou the safety of foreigncitizens and property in the InternationalSettlement.

A farther aggravation of tho situationis feared owing to the receipt by tlb.eState Department of despatches statingthat "strong Red forces" are making adrive toward the Peking-Hankow rail-way.

MUSSOLINI WORRIED.

DAUGHTER AT SHANGHAI.(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

ROME. Jan. 30.The Prime Minister of Italy, Signer

Mussolini, is closely following thodevelopments in China, as his daughteris married to the Italian Consnl-Gonemtat Shanghai. ..

..

Owing to Italv's desire to maintain nertrade with China and Japan she wjllsupport any proposal which promises torestore peace.

SEARCH FOR SUBMARINE.DIFFICULTY OF TASK.

TWO FLAGS DISCOVERED.

ACTIVITIES BEING MAINTAINED.By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.

(ISeceived January 31, 5.5 p.m.)British "Wireless, RUGBY, Jan. SO.

Hie search for the missing submarineM2 was continued yesterday. The Ad-miralty intends to have the vicinityswept where the old wreck is located asthe earlier sweep brought up a pair ofsubmarine flags in a canvas case.

The task confronting the searchers isimmensely difficult as the sea bed in theha v is dotted with over 200 old -wrecks.

The flags brought up during tie sweepare under expert examination at thedockyard to see if there is any likelihoodof them belonging to the M2.

Divers arid mooring lighters are beingheld in readiness for an emergency call:

Mary expressions of sympathy havebeen received from abroad.

An official statement declares that sixofficers and 52 other ranks of the RoyalNavy and two aircraft men were ontoard the submarine.

Searchers in West Bay reported thatlarge quantities of oil wero coming tothe surface and the whole flotilla wasordered to concentrate on locating thespot, but the currents distributed the oilover a wide area. It is considered thesubmarine was buffeted by the currents,thus causing the oil tanks to les.lc.

RED SEA FLEET.

INEW COMMANDING OFFICER.

REAR-ADMIRAL W. M. KERR.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON. Jan. 30.

Rear-Admiral William M. Kerr, Rear-Admiral of the Ist Battle Squadron,Mediterranean Fleet, has received file im-portant appointment of Vice-Admiral com-manding the Red Saa Fleet from April22.

Rear-Admiral IV. M. Kerr was pro-moted to that rank in January 1927,while he was serving in command of theaircraft-carrier Eagle. He received therank of captain in December, 1915, afterhaving been navigating commander of thebattleship King George V. in tine GrandFleet. He was afterwards in the operat-ing division. In 1917-18 he was in com-mand of the cruiser Caradoc. He wasappointed a C.B.E. for meritorious ser-vice in command of the Caradoc duringthe operations at Kaffa Bay andAkmanai, Russia. He has been with theMediterranean Fleet since March, 1928.

REPARATIONS ISSUE.

PAYMENTS BY GERMANY.

REMARKABLE MEMORANDUM.

BKRLTN", Jan. 20.The German Government's 'latest me-

morandum on the subject of reparations isremarkable. It claims that Germany haspaid £1,700,000,000 more than the Repara-tions Commission shows.

This difference is said to be due toonder-estimation of deliveries ebi kind, not-ably coal, on which there is a book de-ficiency of £68,000,000.

Furthermore, Germany claims to havefceen credited with only £650,000 worth ofseized properties., whereas their true valueis £500,000,000.

INTEREST IN PHAR LAP.MEXICANS IMPRESSED.

RIDERS FOR THE CHAMPION. >

VAXCOUYEB, Jan. 29.A message from Aguascalientes,

Mexico, states that a steady stream ofracing mea are inspecting Ph&r Lap. Allare agreed that he looks-*S real champion.

Phar Lap needs company, according tothe trainer, Mr. "Woodcock, so a holehas been made in his stall so that he cansee a pony stabled next to him.

The horse's part owner, Mr. D. J.Davis, held a conference at Las Angeleswith Steve Donoghue, and there is apossibility that the latter will ride PharLap in one race, though Elliott, the regu-lar jockey, is duo to arrive on February12. Meantime a jockey named Martin ■willexercise Phar Lap.

Two stalls a way from Phar Lap is a

Icwly racer named Truly JJovan, who can

scarcely get out of his own way on the

track. Thus, almost side by side, are thechampion thoroughbred of Australia and a

" selling plater," as the boys say.

BAN ON SPECTATORS.

CHAMPION'S FIRST EXERCISE.

(Received Jaauary 31, 5.6 p.su.)

A GUAS CALIENTES, Jan. 80,,

Mr. Davis left to-day lor San Franciscowhere lie will racet Elliott on his arrival.Phar Lap's first public appearance will beon February 7.

yCurious spectators have btfen barred

from the Ticinity of the horse's stable,which continues under constant guard.Mr. Woodcock says ha wanta the horseto bo thoroughly familiar with hist sur-roundings before the coming of crowds.

Phar Lap had a saddle on his back hareyesterday for the first time. Martin, whoexercised him, gave him a two-milelimbering up and then fee wsilked for auhour behind his own etnblo.

DISORDER IN SPAIN.

ARREST OF LEADER.

(Received January 81, 5.5 p.m.)MADRID. Jan. 30.

A message from Barcelona reports thewrest of Manuel Prieto, the organiser c

the recent revolt.

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CRISIS FOR LANG.

NO MORE SUPPORT./

COMMONWEALTH DECISION.

STATE TO FIND MONEY.

BROKEN PROMISES.

DRASTIC ACTION TAKEN.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

MELBOURNE, .Tan. 31.When the Premiers met yesterday Mr.

J. A. Lyons, Prime Minister of Australia,announced that the Federal Government"had been forced to the conclusion thatMr. J. T. Lang, New South Wales Pre-mier, will ignore any undertaking he has;given whenever it suits him, so long asthe Commonwealth is prepared toshoulder the responsibilities of the Govern-ment of New South Wales.

"In these circumstances, it is for theGovernment of that State itself to facethe diTiculties which, by its own action, ithas created."

Thus tho Commonwealth Governmentwill not provide the £500.000 required byNew Sftuth Wales to meet oversea interest,nnd Mr. Lang must take full responsi-bility i? the State defaults on Monday,when the sum of £958,000 is due in Lon-don.

Mr. Lyons' announcement followed ameeting of the Federal Cabinet this morn-ing, when tho view taken was that thoposition created by Mr. Lang's demandyesterday was bound to recur and theonly way to meet it was by immediateand drastic action.

The Commonwealth Government wasrot prepared to support any proposal inthe Loan Council to render further assist-ance to New South Wales. It consideredthat Mr. Lang had made no serious at-tempt to honour the obligations underthe Premiers' Plan and had broken under-takings to meet his own commitments andto reduce State expenditure.

Mr. Lyons said the action taken was inthe interest of the credit of the Com-monwealth and the States and he did not.fear that any wrong construction wasbeing placed upon it abroad.

DISSOLUTION SOUGHT.

EXCITED SYDNEY COMMENT.

DEMAND FOR ELECTION.(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)

SYDNEY, Jan. 31.The news from Melbourne that the

Federal Government refused to assistNew South Wales caused excited com-ment and speculation as to the outcome.

The Sydney Sun remarks that the crisisnow appears so acute that the Governormust exercise his constitutional right todismiss the Premier and dissolve Parlia-ment, as the present Admnistration is outof harmony with the people.

Mr. B. S. Stevens, deputy-Leader of theOpposition, interviewed, said obviouslyMr. Lang's methods and policy hadbroken down and he was unable to con-tinue to govern. Mr. Stevens said a closestudy of the figures showed that the driftcf Treasury funds, except the Loan Fund,from now to the end of the financial yearin June would be at a rate of £200,000a month.

Mr. E. A. Butlenshaw, Leader of theState Country Party, said the peopleshould be given an opportunity to expresstheir opinion on the position that hadcow arisen.

A leading financier remarks that defaultby the State Government will destroy itscredit in all departments. The defaultingState Government, being unable to bor-row abroad, could not raise internal loansunless it resorted to compulsion.

The present crisis, it is pointed out,affects only Government finance. It isnot expected that private credit will beadversely affected.

The Sydney Morning Herald says it isbelieved that one of the conditions dis-cussed at the Loan Council for grantingMr. Lang money was the placing of a re-ceiver in the New South Wales Treasury.

Mr. T. R. Bavin, Leader of the StateOpposition, stated that if the Governmentdid not carry out its obligations, the Gov-ernor had the right and duty to see thatthere was in office a Government thatwould do so.

STOCKS DISTURBED.LOWER LONDON PRICES.

OCCURRENCE DEPLORED,

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30

Publication of the news that the Statewas unable to find all the money had adisturbing effect on the Stcck Exchange.Jobbers promptly markecj down the pricesseveral points. The stocks of most otherStates also eased a point or two. Fin-anciers generally deplore that this hap-pened just when Australian stocks ap-peared to be firmly established on the up-grade.

A later message states that Australianstocks dropped further. Quotations are asfollows, rates on January 28 being givenin parentheses:—

N.S.W. 4 per cent,, 1933, £B3 (£B710s); N.S.W. 3, 1935, £74 (£76); N.S.W.3i, 1930-50, £6O 15s (£6O 15s) ; N.S.W. s;[,1922-32, £9l 12s 6d (£95 10s); N.S.W. 6J,,1930-40, £B9 (£9O 15s); N.S.W. 6, 1930-40, £BS 10s (£89); Commonwealth, 5,1945-75, £Bl (£B3 10s); Commonwealth, 61931-41, £95 5S (£97).

RESOURCEFUL PILOT.MISHAP IN THE AIR.

KINGSFORD SMITH'S LANDING,,(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)

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SYDNEY, Jan. 31.Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith was

flying the Southern Cross over Maitland,120 miles north of Sydney, with 14 pas-sengers when one of tho longeronssnapped.

The pilot assured the passengers thatnil would be well if they trusted him.Ho madj a spiral descent, making a pan-cake landing in tho centre of tho iaco-conraa with a bump, but safely.

CONCERN IN LONDON.

MUCH ANXIETY FELT.

GRAVE INTERPRETATION.

POSITION OF BONDHOLDERS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

LONDON, Jan. 30.Exactly what are the Commonwealth's

intentions regarding Mr. Lang's defaultare scarcely deducible from the cabledmessages, but the city gravely interpretsa passage from a Central News report,which credits to Mr. Lyons the following:[f the State Government defaults in itspayments duo next week, bondholders willhave to await the result of legal actionfor tlui recovery of their money.

Although important instructions havereached Australia House, nothing hasbeen divulged to clarify tho position sothat some measure of default is expectedon Monday with deplorable effects.

Mr. A. C. Willis, New South WalesAgent-General, states that although therewill bo probably some delay in fulfillingLondon and Now York loan obligations inFebruary, he has no doubt that interestwill bo paid.

NEW YORK RECEPTION.

UNSETTLING NEWS.

MARKETS ALREADY CLOSED.

(Received January 31, 7.15 p.m.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.

Tho Commonwealth Government's deci-sion vras made available here after theclose of tho markets on Saturday. Nosales art! reported of New South Walesbonds to-day and the reaction in thofinancial world is not generally indicated.

Mr. D. M. Dow, the Australian repre-sentative at New York, presented a com-plete te;ct of Mr. Lyons' statement per-sonally 'io the editors of the newspapershere and it will receivo a prominent placein to-morrow's issues.

It isi understood that Mr. Dow alsoconsulted the president and executiveofficer;; of the Chase-Harris-Forbes Cor-poration, tho New South Wales loanagents. The latter's viewpoint is out-lined as follows:—

"Tho American investor is not inter-ested in intimate political details. Hewishes, to know whether his investment issecure and whether he will receive inter-est. Basically, he believes in the financialintegrity of the Australian people, but heis disturbed by the talk of default. Aus-tralian credit will be seriously damaged."

The Australian office here handlesfunds for interest falling due on Com-'monwualth issues only. Queensland andNew South Wales interest commitmentsare h&ndled directly between bankershere and the respective Agents-General inLondon.

Under the loan contracts, interestfunds must be on deposit hero for sometime before the due date. New SouthWales, money should have been on de-posit in New York to-day.

It is still hoped that interest will becabled here from London on Mondaymorning.

DEATH OF JAPANESE.ACCUSED AT HONOLULU.

VAIN APPEALS TO COURT.

HONOLULU, Jan. 29.Mr. Justice Cristy to-day refused to

admit to bail Mrs. Fortescue and thethree others accused of the murder of theJapanE:sd youth, Joe Kahahavvai, unlessthe Secretary of the United States Navyguarantees their appearance in Courtwhen required. The accused reserved theirplea until Monday.

The Court's action is expected to bringrepercussions from Washington as thestrong Navy party there, assisted bysouthern members of Congress, whoseracial prejudices are well known, isdetermined to take the case out of thehands, of the constituted legal authoritiesof Honolulu. This is part of a long andagitated campaign to curb the local gov-ernment in Hawaii and substitute for ita more centralised authority upon whichthe Navy could more readily exert pres-sure.

Action by Congress is deemed likely.The procedure in Court was quiet andorderly and the accused were handedover to the city police without untowarddemonstrations. They are now con-fined in the city gaol awaiting Washing-ton's action in the matter of bail.

Thi; Court also dismissed the motion bythe defence to set aside the indictment ofaccuse;d as without merit. The Judge de-manded that counsel for the defenceshould reveal the sources of their informa-tion regarding the grand jury's proceed-ings, which are secret by law.

Counsel refused to do this, whereuponthe Judge warned them they would boliable to comitment for contempt ofCourt.

IN CUSTODY OF NAVY.

UVTEST DEVELOPMENTS.

{Received January 31, 5.55 p.m.)HONOLULU, Jan. 30.

The four accused in the alleged murdercase were released to the custody of theNavy about noon to-day after the Secre-tary of the Navy had approved of thearrangements for their admission to bail.They left for the Navy yard at Pearl Har-bour.

The next step will be the entering ofa pie.?, to the charge of murder in thesecond degree on Monday.

SIR ERIC DRUMMOND.

RESIGNATION CONFIRMED.Britisri Wireless. RUGBY, Jan. 29.

It is officially announced that Sir EricDrurnmond, the first Secretary-General ofthe League of Nations, has resigned. Hehas held tho position since 1919.

ESCAPED PRISONERS.

SECOND MAN RECAPTURED.

LONDON, Jan. 29.Another of the prisoners who escapedfrom Wakefield gaol has been recaptured

after a violent struggle. Tho third manis still at largo.

BRITISH CABINET.

FACING THE PROBLEMS.

'"A UNITED BODY."

TARIFFS AND COSTS.

MR. MacDONALD CAUTIOUS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.(Received January 81, 5.5 p.m.)

LONDON, Jan. 30.The Prime Minister, Air, MacDonald,

in a speech in his constituency of Seaham,Durham, regarding tho Cabinet, said theworld was still creaking and cracking withproblems producing a position transcend-ing party interests.

"Differ as we may, tho Cabinet to-dayis moro determined than ever to facenational problems as a united body," hesaid.

Replying to a criticism that tho Gov-ernment did not possess a reparationspolicy, ho declared the Government hadstuck to its policy right through and wasgoing to stick to it until the error waswiped off the history of Europe.

"Britain's policy is a return to economicsanity," ho said.

Mr. MacDonald emphasised that the re-payment of £30,000,000 on January 25was a. great triumph. The condition ofsterling showed that tho world believed inBritain's honesty.

Ho added that tariffs must not raisetho cost of living or create tariff walls.On tho contrary, tho country must bringtho walls down. Moreover, tariffs mustnot increase the cost of production, thushamporing exports or inducing ineffici-ency.

TERMS OF TARIFF BILL.

APPROVAL BY MEMBERS.

VISCOUNT SNOWDEN ABSENT.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30.

In Mr. MacDonald's absence, Mr. Stan-ley Baldwin, Lord President of tho Coun-cil, presided at a meeting of the Cabinet.

The general terms of the Tariff Billwere approved.

Viscount Snowden was absent. SirHerbert Samuel, Homo Secretary, SirArchibald Sinclair, Secretary of State forScotland, and Sir Donald Maclean, Presi-dent of the Board of Education, werepresent, but they did not take part inthe discussion.

Mr. Baldwin, addressing the EmpireIndustries Association, said there had beena delay owing to the necessity for per-mitting the investigation agreed when theLiberals joined the National Government.They were now at a point a Con-servative Government would have reachedthree months earlier. Otherwise, the Gov-ernment was proceeding precisely alongthe lines that would have been adoptedby a Conservative Government.

INDIAN DISAFFECTION.

DANGER TO OFFICIALS.

CANAL SYSTEM THREATENED.

(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)

CALCUTTA, Jan. 30.Disaffection in the Jammu district of

the Kashmir State has spread over anarea which includes the upper JhelumCanal, which is an important link in thePunjab canal system. There is con-stant danger to British and Indian ad-ministrative officials.

The Government of India is sendingBritish and Indian troops to Mirpur, thecentre of the revolt.

COMMISSION OF INQUIRY.

DEMONSTRATIONS FAIL.

CALCUTTA, Jan. 29,A mass demonstration arranged by

tho Indian National Congress in Bombayin connection with tho arrival from Eng-land of the British members of tho com-mittee appointed to continue the work ofthe Round Table Conference was a com-plete failure.

NEW CONSUL-GENERAL.MR. CALDWELL FOR SYDNEY.

EXPERIENCED DIPLOMAT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.Tho newlv-appointed American Consul-

Genoral in Australia, Mr. John K. Cald-well, in an interview to-day said hewould not bo able to sail for Sydney fortwo or three months, owing to the situa-tion in the Far East. ITc had never beenin Australia, but eagerly anticipatedgoing there.

Mr. Caldwell said the situation wouldbe entirely new to him. particularly asthe United -States has no Embassy inAustralia, so he has made no definiteplans. He will bo accompanied by Mrs.Caldwell.

The new Consul-General is aged 50. Heentered the Consular service in 1906 andwas assigned to Kobe, Yokohama, andlater Vladivostok. He was appointedsecretary to the Embassy at Tokio in 1920and since 1925 has been stationed atWashington.

IRISH FREE STATE.

PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED.

ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 16.

DUBLIN, Jan. 29.The Bail Eireann has been dissolved.

Nominations will close on February 8and the general election will be held onFebruary 16.

SIR JOHN SIMON.

ATTACK OF INFLUENZA.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)British Wireless. RUGBY, Jan. 30.

'J'ho Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon,is confined to bed with influenza. He haspostponed his departure for Geneva fortho Disarmament Conference.

HONOUR FOR HINKLER.

SOUTH ATLANTIC FLIGHT.

SEGRAVE TROPHY AWARDED

SIR M. CAMPBELL'S TRIBUTE

By Telegraph—Proas Association—Copyi'iglit(Received Janurtry 31, 5.5. p.m.)

LONDON, Jnn. 510.The Segrave Memorial Trophy, which

is given to the British subject accomplish-ing the most outstanding demonstrationof land, water or air transport duringthe year, has been awarded to Mr. BertHinkler, the Australian airman, for hisflight from Brazil to West Africa.

Sir Malcolm Campbell, the famousracing motorist, at a dinner at the Bri-tish Racing Drivers' Club before leav-ing for Daytona, Florida, described Mr.ITirikler's South Atlantic flight as thesort of feat to fire the ambition of youthsof Britain and the Dominions. It wasimpossible to honour him too much forshowing that tho Briton to-day was asenterprising as ever.

WHOLESALE MURDER.

FARMING FAMILY'S FATE.

SIX VICTIMS SUCCUMB.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)WINNIPEG, Jan. 30.

An assassin crept into tho home ofMr. Martin Sipar, at Elma, Manitoba,50 miles south of Winnipeg early yester-day morning and stabbed tho former,his wife and fivo children.

The mother, father and three of thechildren were killed outright and a fourthchild died later.

Two of tho children were rescued fromtheir beds by their undo, Mr. John Sipar,who was living near by. 110 rushed tothe house which had been set on firo bythe murderer.

The police arc searching for ThomasIT. Rechkosie, aged 28, a farm hand whois suspected of the crime. lie is saidto bo a European immigrant who was em-ployed by Mr. Sipar for two months. Thedead children aged from three to 15 years.Other members of the family were notattacked.

OVERSEAS SPORT.

INTERNATIONAL TENNIS.

JAPAN BEATS AUSTRALIA.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)PERTH, Jan. 31.

In the second tennis test match be-tween Australia and Japan, Satoh(Japan) beat Dunlop (Australia), 6—4,9—7;. Nunoi (Japan) beat Crawford,6—2, 2—6, 6—2; Ilarada beat Hop-man, 6—3, 6—3.

In the doubles, Satoh and Nunoi beatCrawford and Dunlop, 4—6, 9—7, 6—3.Crawford was affected by the heat.

GOLF IN AMERICA.

KIRK WOOD'S FINE FORM.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.

In a golf tournament at San Antonio,Texas, J. Kirkwood, the former Aus-tralian player, with six birdies,. won thefirst round of the Texas open champion-ship. His score was 70, one below parfor the 18 holes. G. Sarazen was secondwith 71.

AUSTRALIAN MOTOR-CYCLING

INTENTIONS OF BREWSTER

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30

Dave Brewster is returning to Sydneyforthwith to ride in the New SouthWales Tourist Trophy race on EasterMonday. He will use a special Rudgomachine.

Brewster also hopes to compete in theEnglish Tourist Trophy contest in June.

YACHTING CHAMPIONSHIP.

AUSTRALIAN 18FT. TITLE.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)

BRISBANE, Jan. 31.In the Australian 18ft. yachting cham-

pionship, Tangalooma, Marjorio andWaratah, all Queensland yachts, filledtho first tlireo places. Australia(N.S.W.) was fourth. Tangalooma wonby five minutes. Arawatta (N.S.W.),the defender of tho title, broke its mast.

BILLIARDS IN ENGLAND.

LTNDRUM BEHIND DAVIS.

LONDON. Jiin. 29.

In his billiards match against WalterLindrum, Joe Davis (receives 7000) hasscored 25,932, including breaks of 334and 615. Lindrum is 24.029. with breaksof 684 full, 765, 447 and 107.

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS.

NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORDS.

(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)MELBOURNE, Jan. 31.

The Australian athletic championshipswere commenced yesterday and resultedas follows:—

100yds.—Hampson (New South Wales)1; Mahcr (Victoria), 2; Davidson (Vic-toria), 3. Won by half a yard. Time, 10s.

120yds. Hurdles.—Mcllardv (Victoria),1; Watson (Victoria), 2; Baker (NewSouth Wales), 3. Won by a yard anda-half. Time an Australian record.

One Mile.—.Barwick (Tasmania), 1;Ilillhouse (Victoria), 2; Coleman (Vic-toria), 3. Won by 12vds. Time, 4m 16 4-ss.an Australian record.

440yds.—Golding (New South Wales),1; Irwin (Victoria), 2; O'Brien (NewSouth Walos), 3. Won by half a yard.Time, 49£s.

Three Miles Walk.—Gumming (Vic-toria), 1; Isbister (Victoria), 2; Diere(South Australia), 3. Won by 40yds.Time, 22m 245.

Women's 100yds.—K. Wearno (NewSnuih Wales), and C. D.'thm (New SouthWales), dead heat, 1; E. Brooks (Vic-toria), 3. Time, lljS.

FOURTH CRICKET TEST.

SOUTH AFRICA OUT.

SCORE REACHES 308.

AUSTRALIAN REPLY.

FOUR WICKETS FOR 302.

BP ADMAN UNDEFEATED.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.(Received January 31. 5.5 p.m.)

ADELAIDE. Jan. 5)1.

The fourth test match between .SouthAfrica and Australia was continued atAdelaide yesterday.

South Africa, with the overnight scoreat 265 runs for seven wickets, resumedbatting in muggy, threatening weather.The team was all out for 308. Theinnings, which was one of oscillating for-tunes, lasted 3 hours 46 minutes.

Grimmett routed McMillan and senta tempting ball to Quinn, who skied itstraight to Fonsford on the on-side. Yin-cent showed no timidity to Grimmett,"and drove fearlessly. Batting for 126minutes, he hit four fours in a sounddisplay.

Australia commenced batting with Fons-ford and Woodfull. Fonsford openedscratchily and had a lucky escape frombeing run out before he had scored. Hesuccumbed to a ball from Quinn whenhis score was five.

The crowd had now increased to 25,000,the Brad man-Wood full combination beingthe magnet. Tho batsmen gave a won-derful exhibition.

Bradnian's placements were extraor-dinarily accurate and were almost un-canny. The crowd was thrilled withthe rapidity of his scoring. Woodfullwas also dashing. Tho pair commandedthe attack.

Bradinan was missed by Morkel atthird man with his score at 92. Wood-full was taken by a similar shot fourballs later. He scored his 82 in 140minutes and hit six fours. He andBradinan had added 176 runs.

Kippax was unlucky to lie run outwithout Scoring, and McCabe gave a

simple catch in the slips.When Bradman was 109 his aggregate

against the South Africans reached 1000,which is unprecedented for an Austra-lian against a visiting team, Bradman'scentury took 133 minutes and he hiteight fours.

The score at stumps was four wicketsfor 302.

Details are:—

SOUTH AFRICA.—First Innings.Curnow, c Pons ford, b Grimmett . . 20Mitchell, c and b McCabe 75Christy, b O'Reilly 7Taylor, c Rigg, b Grinnnett . . . . 78Cameron, Ibw, b Grimmett 52Morkel, c and b Grimmett ....

0Yiljoen, c and b Grimmett 0Vincent, not out 48McMillan, b Grimmett 19Quinn, c Ponsford, b Grimmett . . 1Bell, lbw, b O'Reilly 2

Extras 6

Total . . . . 308

BOWLING.O.' M. R. W.

Thurlow . . 27 6 13McCabe . . 17 6 34 1O'Reilly . . 39.4 10 74 2Grimmett . . 47 11 116 7Hunt .... 10 1 25

O'Reilly bowled four no-balls.

AUSTRALIA. —First Innings.Wood full, c Morkel, b Bell . . . . 82Ponsford, b Quinn . . 5Bradman, not out . 170Kippax, run out 0McCabe, c Vincent, b Bell . . . . 2Rigg. not out 32

Extras . . 11

Total for four wickets . . . . 302

SHEFFIELD SHIELD.

QUEENSLAND'S FINE SCORE.

504 AGAINST VICTORIA

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)BRISBANE. Jan. 31

In the Sheffield Shield match Queens-land in the first innings scored 504(Andrews 110, Oxenham 162, Bens ted

S3) against Victoria. Bowling: a'Becketttook four wickets for 105 and Smith threefor 51.

Victoria in the first innings has lostsix wickets for 172 (Darling 48, Oakley38, a'Beckett, not out, 35).

PLAYERS' TRANSFERS.REGRET OF LORD HAWKE.

NEW ZEALAND INSTANCE

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON, Jan. 30

Lord Hawke, speaking at the annualmeeting of the Yorkshire Cricket Club,said no real cricket lover was sorry whenBradnian refused to play for Accrington.

It was hard for New Zealand to losesuch attractive cricketers as Dacro andMerritt.

TERRIFIC HEAT.

DEATHS IN AUSTRALIA.

OUTDOOR WORK STOPPED.

SYDNEY, Jan. 30.As a result of terrific heat in the

country districts of New South Wales,four persons have died, also a large num-ber of cattle, fowls and birds.

The heat to-day was so intense that menworking in the open were forced to stopoperations for several hours. Collarenabrihas topped the list with 120 degrees.Many other towns have registered over110.

TRAGIC FALL OF EARTH.

TWO GOLD SEEKERS KILLED.

SYDNEY, .Inn. 30.Charles Royds, 45, and Ernest Keyte,

40, both married, were killed when theywere l>urie;l beneath 10 tons of earthwhich fell while they were excavating ariver bank for gold at Braidwood.

WAR ON TUBERCULOSIS.M. SPAHLINGER'S VACCINE.

FORMULA TO BE PUBLISHED.

MEDICAL AUTHORITY'S COMMENT,

By Telegraph—Press Association—CopyrightLONDON, Jan. 29.

M. Henri Spahlinger has despatched thesecret formula for his onti-tiibcrele vac-cine to leading British medical and scien-tific bodies. The Marquess of Crewe, inannouncing this, said he hoped the publi-cation of the formula would end the ad-verse criticism of M. Spahlinger.

Major-General Sir Frederick Mauricesaid tho cost of supplying the vaccine nowwas 2s, compared with £2 when the ex-

periments were begun, but M. Spah-linger's family fortune of £IOO,OOO hadbeen dissipated and this had necessitatedfunds being advanced to him on the secur-ity of the formula, the release of whichwas duo to the generosity of tho AgaKhan, the Duke of Westminster andothers.

M. Spahlinger had provided bovine vac-cine for the immunisation of cattle and

a harmless vaccine for human beings.Fifteen years of tests had established thecdicacy of the bovine vaccine. Tho prin-ciples underlying the application of it

were applicable to other diseases besidetuberculosis.

Sir Bruce Bruce-Porter, a noted medicalauthority, said the vaccine contained no

living micro-organism, and therefore waswithout risk. M. Spahlinger grew thetubercle bacilli in environment identicalwith that in diseased bodies.

After that he established conditionswhich resulted in the natural death of the

bacilli, which thereby retained theirchemical and physical structure, makingthem effective vaccinating agents.

Hitherto the material for the prepara-tion of the vaccine had been isolated byanimal passage with subsequent culture on

artificial media differing from the oiiginalenvironment, thus altering the characterof tho bacilli and rendering the vaccine,so prepared, valueless to deal with diseasein the animal or group whence the bacillioriginally was taken.

'J'ho publication of the formula wouldenable anyone to reproduce tho method.

RELIEF WORKERS' STRIKE.

MEN IN HUTT VALLEY.

MARCH TO WELLINGTON.

[liY TELEGRAPH.—FRESS ASSOCIATION.]WELLINGTON, Saturday.

About 500 relief work strikers from

the Hutt Valley marched into Welling-ton City this morning as a deputation

to the Government.About 250 men gathered early at

Lower Hutt and proceeded quietly toPetone, where they were reinforced byabout an equal number from thatsuburb, headed by a band composed of

unemployed workers. The whichincluded many women, then set out onthe eight-mile tramp to Wellington, be-ing met at Thorndon station by 200 to300 city relief work sympathisers, whohad paraded through the streets.

Marching to Parliament House, the de-monstrators were addressed from the main

steps of the building while they waitedfor the Prime Minister to receive thedeputation. Nearly 2000 people as-sembled in front of the Parliament Build-

The Minister in charge of unem-ployment, Rt. Hon J. G. Coates, whoreceived the men, advised them to carry

on at work in the meantime. They mustgive the Government the opportunity tocomplete its scheme in detail. Ihis, heexpluined, involved Parliament s approval,and he must be sure that finance wouldbo available. If, as he hoped, the menwould get an opportunity leading to pei-

manent employment, he believed therecould be a better distribution of the popu-lation away from the cities. lie couldnot agree to pay award rates on No. 5scheme works. It was a relief scheme,

but full wages meant the "dole," whichwould destroy the men's morale.

Mr. Coates reproved the men for com-ing to Wellington in such a body. Theirproper course was to have sent a smalldeputation.

The Wellington Trades and LabourCouncil has unanimously decided to re-commend to members of- affiliated bodiesthat they should refuso to be led intotho relief work strike, as it wouldnot in any way improve their presentunfortunate condition. The council wasadvising them, in their own interest, toremain in their present employment.

RUSH TO BOARD TRAIN.

OFFICIALS BRUSHED ASIDE.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—I'RESS ASSOCIATION.]WELLINGTON, Saturday.

Brushing aside railway officials whoasked to see their tickets, the 500 reliefworkers who had marched into Welling-ton from the Hutt Valley earlier in theday pushed their way through the rail-way pates and into the Lower ITutt trainat" tiie Lamhton station platform thisafternoon. The train is scheduled todepart at 3.10 and into its three carriagessurged the unemployed. Subsequently sixcarriages were added to the train, whichleft about 15 minutes behind scheduletime.

THE HAMILTON REGATTA.

NET PROFIT OF ABOUT £250.[BY TELEGRAriI.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Saturday.The Hamilton regatta, committee hopes

to be able to show a net profit of about£250 from yesterday's regatta. Of thisover £4O will come from the RailwaysDepartment in connection with specialtrains. The gate takings yesterday were£lB5, but more is expected from ticketssold previously. Entries yielded £52, ascompared with £2B last, year. The gatetakings last year amounted to £lO2.

CYCLISTS KILLED.SERIES OF .ft CO I D.I; NTS.

TWO MEN LOSE LIIVES.

OTHER PERSONS INJURED.

[BV TELEGRAPH.—riiESS ASSOCIATION.]CHRISTCHUHCH, Sunday.

A voung man, Mi. Frederick owceg-

Jand Ilorneman, aged 23 years, a mechanicemployed by the Posl. and Telsgraph De-

partment, who resided at 1.IK), RossallStreet, Merivale, was killed when amotor-cycle lie was '.riding collided witha motor-car on Beach Road, Kaiajioi, at9 p.m. yesterday.

The driver of the car, Mr. FrederickEllis, and Miss Kathleen Baker, whowas pillion-riding on the motor-cycle, bothof Kaiapoi, suffered minor injuries. Allthree were removed to the ChristchurchHospital. Mr. Horneman died withoutregaining consciousness.

AT WANGANUI,

A COMPANION INJURED,

[By TELEGRAPH.—I'RKSS ASSOCIATION. ]WANGANUI, Sunday.

An 13-year-old youth. Jack Cook, whose

parents reside at 79, Hawkest-one Street,Wellington, was killed at tl o top of

Wangaehu Hill, eight, miles from Wanga-nui, about mid-day to-day.

He and a companion, Mr. CameronKing, of 138, Lerimore Street, Welling-ton, were riding a motor-cycle. Ihomachine left the road, and. Cook waskilled outright. Mr. King was takento the Wanganui Hospital su tiering fio.mconcussion. It is not known definitelywho was on the pillion seat, but it is

understood that Cook was.

TV/O MEN SiERIOUSLY INJURED

MOTOR CYCLE AND CAR CRASH

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]HASTINGS. Sunday.

Two young men were seriously injuredin a collision between a motor-cycle anda motor-car on the Napier-Waipukuraumain highway last evening. Mr. AlfredEagle, aged 22, received concussion andhead and facial injuries, while Mr. CecilVerran, aped 26, was also seriously in-jured. The motor-cycle was ridden byMr. Verran, Mr. Eagle riding on thepillion seat. The cur was driven byDr. R. J. Sutton, of Napier.

Tho two young men were throA'n somedistance. Both were admitted to hos-pital, where Mr. Eagle's condition is re-ported to be satisfactory._ Mr. Verran.however, had only regained ■ semi-con-sciousness this evening.

ELDERLY MAN INJURED.

THROWN FROM MOTOR-TRUCK.

COLLISION WITH TRAMCAR.

A collision between a tramcar and alight motor-truck near the corner ofGreat South Road ar d Heald Road shortlybefore seven o'clock k.st evening, resultedin one of the passongers on the truck,Mr. William Silas Grey, aged 65, single,receiving concussion,

The truck, which was travelling in thedirection of the city, swerved suddenlyon to the outward tram tracks, right inthe path of an outward-bound car, whichstruck the hack of the smaller vehicle,wrenching oS the nailboard, Mr. Grey,who lives at 70, Union Street, City, wasthrown on to the road, striking his headon the concrete, and together with a

woman passenger who was also thrownfrom the truck, wan taken to the Auck-land Hospital in the St. John Ambulance.Ilis condition last evening was fairlyserious.

The woman was f.ble to leave the hos-pital after receiving treatment in thecasualty -ward.

PILLION RIDER'S DEATH.

GIRL'S FATAL INJURIES.

ACCIDENT AT MOUNT EDEN.

The girl pillion r:der who was injuredin a collision between a motor-cycle and.1 telegraph post in Mount Eden on Fri-day evening. Miss Pauline Stubbing, ofKanaka Street, New Lynn, died in theAuckland Hospital en Saturday afternoon.

Miss Stubbing we.s on the pillion seatof a motor-cycle which was being riddenby Mr. S. Smith, of 233, Great, SouthRoad, Olio Tree Hill, along Mount EdenRoad from the city. The machine col-lided with a telegraph post at tho cornerof Normanby Road as it was taking thebend, the riders being thrown heavily tothe concrete roadway. Miss Stubbing re-ceived head injuries and shock, whileMr. Smith suffered from injuries to thehead, the ribs and one shoulder. Hiscondition was reported by the hospitalauthorities last evening to have shownimprovement and is not now regarded asserious.

LORRY GOES OVER BANK.

FARMERS' DEATH FOLLOWS.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]HASTINGS, Sunday.

A farmer of Oringi, near Dannevirke,Mr. R. Kaurauria, succumbed to-day toinjuries received on January 18 when alorry he was driving plunged over a bankon the To Ante Hill. His injuries con-sisted of several broken libs, one ofwhich penetrated the lung.

FALL FROM MOTOR-CYCLE.

YOUNG MAN IN HOSPITAL.

Concussion was received by ?i motor-cyclist, Mi-. James Lockie, aged 24, mar-ried, as a result, of falling from hismachine in the Great South Road onSaturday evening. Mr. Lockie, who re-sides at 134, Crummer Road, Grey Lynn,was taken to the Auckland Hospital inthe St. John Ambulance. His conditionis not serious.

CITY BUILDING.

VALUE FOR LAST MONTH.

Budding permits to th<» valup of£14,313 were issued in January by theAuckland City Council. In the samemonth last year the value was £18.586.and in January, 19i50, it was £63,165.The only permit for a contract of over£2OOO last month was for additions to afactory in Great North Road. Therewere permits for nine new dwelling*, com-pared with eight a year ago.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr. W. Darrall, of Tatuanui, is at thsStar Hotel.

Mr. R. D. Mooje, of Wellington, is afjthe Hotel Stonehurst.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Jenkins, of Tiaiaru,.aro at tlio Hotel Stonehurst.

Mi. and Mrs. L. M. Swales, of Hamil-ton, are at the Station Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. tiarrall, ofTatuanui, arc at the Star Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Smith, of Syd-ney, are at the Central Hotel.

Mr. Justice Heidrnan arrived in Auck-land 'on Saturday after a holiday atRotorua.

Mr. Justice Smith is expected to reachAuckland to-day from Tuupo, where hohas been spending a holiday.

Mr. E. C. Swadling and Mr. L. Nudl,of Sydney, Mr. T. Dwan, of Wellington,and Mr. H. L. Jones and Mr. W.Griffiths, of Tauranga, are at the CentralHotel.

Mr. F. E. M. Warner, of Singapore,and Mr. H. Couch and Mr. W. It. B.Nicholson, of Wanganui, are at the Sta-tion Hotel.

Mr. 0. E. Duncan, of Christchurch, Mr.P. B. Wcldon, of Wellington, and Mr.J. Credeton and Mr. S. Davin, ofWanganui, are at the Royal Hotel.

Mr. G. McNamara, secretary of thePost, and Telegraph Department, and Mrs.McXamara, returned yesterday from amotor trip to North Auckland. They a.:sat tho Grand Hotel.

Rear-Admiral Geoffrey Blake, com-modore of the New Zealand division ofthe Royal Navy, left last evening forWellington, where he will attend a meet-ing of the Naval Board.

Mr. J. A. Okerbloom, of Melbourne,Australian general manager for the Inter-national-Harvester Company, and Mr. 11.W. Morgan, of Christchurch, generalmanager for New Zealand, are ai til©Grand Hotel.

Mr. H. E. Schureck, of Sydney. Mr.G. S. Meyer and Mr. B. Hotchin, ofMelbourne, Mr. C. Stewart, Mr. A. G.Henderson and Mr. C. F. Eskell, of Well-ington, and Mr. W. Taylor, of Dunedin,are at the Grand Hotel.

THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and the LadyBlcdis'.oe will leave Auckland this morn-ing for Paihia, Bay of Islands, wherethey will occupy Mr. K. S. Williams'bouse for the next fortnight. At theend of that time they will return directto Wellington and remain in residence

there until the close of the special Par-liamentary session.

On Saturday evenire Their Excellencieswere present at the Recent Theatre. Theyattended service at All Saints' Church,Ponsonby, yesterday morning.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE.

HONOUR FOR AN OFFICER.

SERVICES OF MR. LANGSTONE.

Advice that Mr. S. Langstone,-principaltransport officer 'of the St. John Ambu-lance in Auckland, has been appointed ailHonorary Serving Brother of the Ven-erable Order of the Hospital of St. Johnof Jerusalem, has been received by Mr.W. Rattray, honorary -secretary of theAuckland division. Mr. Rattray said,yesterday it was not customary to conferthis honour on an official of the associa-tion who was in receipt of a salary, butMr. Langstone had done so much workfor the Order in excess of that for whichhe had been paid that the Grand Prior,

the Duke of Concanght, had decided thathe deserved Special recognition.

Mr. Langstone has been associated withthe St. John Ambulance in Auckland for10 years. He was born in England andserved some time in the motor iraae. Hewas in France for five years during thewar. He later returned to the motortrade, coming to New Zealand 10 yearsago, when he took charge of the trans-port of the Auckland branch of the St.John Ambulance. He is now in chargeof seven motor ambulances and performednotable work during the Napier earth-quake last year.

CONTROL OF HOSPITALS.

HINT OF FEWER BOARDS.

MATTER FOR PARLIAMENT.

[FROM OUR OWN' CORRESPONDENT.]HAMILTON, Sunday.

"There is no doubt the number of hos-pital boards in the Dominion could I'9reduced with advantage," said the Hon.J. A. Young, Minister of Health, in a

statement yesterday. Mr. loung saidthe matter was one for Parliament to de-

cide, as the number of boards was fixedby statute.

Referring to Dr. Campbell Begg'sscheme for reorganising tho hospitalsystem of New Zealand, the Minister saidhe would not express any opinion on themerits of the proposals, but thought itwas a good thing to have them madethe subject of discussion. Very carefulconsideration would be given to the sug-gestions, especially as they were claimedto make for economy and efficiency mhospital services.

BRAVERY COMMENDED.

BOY TRIES TO SAVE FRIEND.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —FRESS ASSOCIATION.]"WELLINGTON, Saturday.

A 13-year-old boy, Henry Biggs, whowent to the assistance of his mate, Fred-erick Nelson Moore, who was drownedwhile bathing in a pool at Moera, nearLower Hutt, 011 Anniversary Day, wascommended bv the coroner. A verdict ofaccidental deatli was returned at the in-quest held at Lower Hutt.

CONSULAR POSTS.

The issue of His Majesty's exequaturempowering Mr. E. M. V. M. Jouberfcto act as consul, for France, in Auck-land, for New Zealand, the Cook, Suwar-row, Penrhyn and Palmerston Islands andWestern Samoa, is announced in th»

Gazette. Mr. Joubert, who was pre-viously consul at Prague, Czecho-Slo-vakfa. succeeded Mr. .Paul Serre Inst July.

Tt' is also announced that the appoint'ment of Mr. A. K. S. Mackenzie j*honorary vice-consul for Spain, atInglon, for New Zealand and Wester#Samoa, has beeu recognised.

THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 193210

SUN BLINDS—GREATLY REDUCED." Pinoleum " blinds resist the hottest

sun but do not inipwie the air currents.Made from thin rods of wood woventogether, they are infinitely superior tothe old type of Bamboo blind.

" Pinoleum " blinds are ready for im-mediate use. being complete with cords,pulleys and battens.

Size 6ft. x Bft., reduced price. 27s 6d:Bft. x Bft., 37s 6d; 9ft. 10m. x Bft., 50seach.

Mason, Struthcrs and Co., Ltd.,Customs Street East.—Advfc.

FAR EAST BITTERNESS.

-"•BP" HECENT incidents.

t®fta, T ,ES ,N MANCHURIA.

ROUBLE SPREADS SOUTH.

COURSE OF EVENTS REVIEWED

■jipin ibe maze of influences at work

5a iho Fal- East certain incidents havejtood tut in the past .lew months as

i jeljjng toward the present position in_ a declaration of war against Japan

to have been decided uponi| the Government of China. Although

ggeker for causes of warfare mayUfa to look deeper, a number of recent

i have engendered the bitterestjjjling on each side.

'

Ob"August 17, 1931. it was reportedjijapan that a certain Captain Naka-

, jgpi'-iiad been murdered by Chinese•oiaiers in Manchuria while travellingunder % Chinese passport. . At a mass

' mcflri"C of Japanese reserve officers at'Xai» resolutions were passed favouring a

policy in Manchuria. Then, "ongfptember 18, it was alleged that ChinesejjiJH-s blew up portion of the track

South Manchurian Railway, whichi controlled bv the Japanese Govern-joit, and at points along ihe route of<*iki Japanese soldiers are stationed asjnilitaiy guards to preserve Japan's in-ierssis.

• Japanese Explanation.Describing this incident, an article in

PreseEt Day Japan, a supplementary pub-lication of the Asahi, states" Severalof oar. soldiers on duty were surprised|>y ths sound of an explosion near a small

/iron bridge at Liutiao.keu, which is westcf i&e Chinese barracks and the nearestfo the South Manchuria Railway bar-racks. They at once ran to the spotand were fired upon-from the fields near|>y. Here at last the unhoped-for breaktook place.

number of soldiers in Manchuriav'juras very small. We had only three

battalions against two and a-half Chinesebrigades, so quick action was necessary.Our troops immediately attacked the bar-

fi racks of the Chinese and occupied thevailed city of Mukden. As soon as

/.the report of the collision at Mukdenreached our garrisons at Changchun ands few other places along the railway3me, the Japanese there, cot- the start ofjtha Chinese and disarmed them after a

5 skirmish or two."After this we moved np 4000 soldiers

from Korea and occupied Chilin, Tunhua,pTangliao and Taonan for the safety of

; ear army itself J-nd the protection of|he railway. On and after September25, however, we started the withdrawal

ycf our soldiers from the places occupiedtnd proved that we had moved our army

■-only because we wanted to defend "the; railway and protect our nationals resid-

ing in those places."Although confronted by an intensely

aroused public opinion, the Nanking Gov-ernment decided to seek an amicablesettlement by appealing to the signatories

the Paris I'act, and invoking Article11 of the League of Nations Covenant.

Us a result the crisis was elevated tothe realm of international politics. The•Council of the League, on September 22.called upon Japan and China to with-draw their troops from the zone of con-vict. The United States Secretary ofState, Mr. H. L. Stimson, sent identicalnotes to the two Governments of theyama tenor as the League's resolution.IBoth Governments accepted the resolu-tions.

Direct Negotiations Claimed.Mr. K. Yoshizawa, the Japanese deJe-

( pte on the League Council, sa:d bis Goy-"

enmenfc had no territorial designs in55atKlraria, but insisted on direct nego-tiations with China without interference

,ef third parties. He promised that" Japanese troops would gradually be with-jsjrawn unless the actions of Chinesesoldiers or bandits prevented such action.

The Council of the League adjournedtmtil October 13. and :n the meantime,on October 8, Japanese military aero-planes bombarded Chinchow. Twelveisropknes were involved in the bombing.•Ebey flew ever the city to drop leaflets

" allegedly were fired upon ty Chinesetroops, whereupon they retaliated bydropping bombs as well as leaflets./ On October .10 Mr. Stimson sent a Noteto the League pointing out- that theCovenant, provided machinery for hand-lug sach issues as had arisen between.China and Japan and that it was de-sirable that the League should not re-lax its vigilance! He said the AmericanGovernment, acting independently, wouldendeavour to reinforce any action taken

the League. As a result of a furtherappeal by China a meeting of th l? LeagueConned was called for October "13.■After lengthy discussions by the Coun-

cil with Japan and China in tarn rais-ing dissenting voices, the Council on Octo-ber 2£ adopted a resolution, wiih Japantasting the only dissenting vote, calling

upon Japan to withdraw her troops withinthe railway zone ,by November 16. ByNovember 4 another crisis occurred, andthe next day heavy fighting occurred at.fts 2ionni River bridge at Tsitsihar.

Bombing from Aeroplanes.■On November/9. as a result of riot ins

•1 Tientsin the Japanese troops shelledtte Chinese quarter of the city- On No-jjfimbfir 19 Japanese forces captured-isitsihar. The League persisted in itseffort;; and both Governments acceptedIbe appointment of a commission of in-quiry. On December 10, however, it*as reported {hat Chinese troops weretooting upon Mukden while the ChineseJopnlsce ;n Shanghai was said io beyajnottring for war. On December 21wpanese aeroplanes bombed a number

in in pursuance ofJapanese declared policy of dealing

Chinese bandits and irregularSMiars.Further Japanese troops 1r*f 1 Korea for

fiapeburia on December 2c, a:> it was*&iec that Chinese bandits were ravac-

tie country. Hie Japanese garrisonsalso were reinforced. Severe

-jphag broke' out again on December'*?» Panshan, Southern Manchuria, and

Chinese forces retreated inside theweat Wail. The Japanese sent a Note

League laying the Chinese militaryfcuthr.rities were encouraging the bandits,

Kl? January 2 Japanese forces enteredWnnchow.

• Chinese populace continued to de-a declaration of war and serious

, Wapanese riots occurred in variouseg throughout China, a number of

-JJPaaeisa civilians beinc killed by the«•

1 January 7 the United Slatesimminent invoked the Nine-Poivcr

"u tof 1922- :n an to t1 "- v'-'r-that treaty, which deals with the

°f China. Japan arid China aioof the treaty.

Disorders at Shanghai.January 15 a serious clash occurred

OriT Chinese soldiers arid Japanese] aDS at Tsinclao, the port of Shan-

and a week later serious disordersat Shanghai. In the meantimec°nt.;Eued in Manchuria. On

cornm ander c, f theultir^86 eet Chinese waters se.nl. an

- fa^i^?UID . ,c' the Chinese seekinp satis-9£ard to the tfracre at

0f alfttT arH' demanding the dissolution' of associations. A number

£Dd - lpS WPre assembled at Shanghaiiver^163 W" Cre pi' s ash <^e.

in commenced to mo\,e swifilv, andiorcpJ Wj° 3 Possible attempt by Japanese

°™jpy the Chinese districts—• KK|U-re Internationa] Settlement at

' j^'e Chinese t 'oops commenced®'^®S^ri an " entrench themselves in readi-

,Tept?c* '^ p Chinese onWe&afpi,, ' l,ew demands were im-fcsj»vy J%v- On January 29

occ,ur.

re(3 in the Chapeifr>fe&e a Japanese

sgod^ron taking part in

FIGHTING STRENGTHS.LARGE CHINESE ARMY.

JAPAN'S NAVAL ADVANTAGE.

SUPERIOR AIR FORCE.

There are many striking differences be-tween the strengths cf. the Japanese andChinese forces on land , on sea and in theair. The peace strength of the Chinese.Aimy is estimated to be many timesgreater than that of Jiipan, while the Jap-anese show i)n exceptionally markedsupeiiority in inaval ai:;d air forces.

The Chinese .Army, winch is a volunteerbody, is composed of iibout 1.500,000 men,but many of these have not always shownallegiance to the National Government,the forces having been disrupted by civilwars during the past few years. Serviceis for three years, the men then beingpassed to the reserve for a further threejears. Recruits must, bo between theages of 20 ajicl 25 years.

The last estimate of tho Japanese Armygave it a standing strength of 200,000men, while tin; total number of men it isestimated that could be put into the fieldis 750,000. Service follows tho lines ofthat in Continental countries, being uni-versal and compulsory. Liability beginsat the age oil" 117 and tisiends to 40. actualservice beginning at 20. Recruits arekept for two years and are then held inreserve until 1 hev are 53. All those cap-able of bearing; arms are divided into twoclasses. " fit" and "absolutely fit," thefirst-line, or active army, being composedof the second class only.

Moilern Equipment.The Japanese infantry are equipped

with modern rifles and heavy and lightmachine guns, while cavalry are armedwith carbines and machine-guns. The fieldgun is one of Krupp design which firesa 141b. shell, tvbile the mountain artilleryhas a howitzer of the .same calibre firinga lighter shell There are also two heavierhowitzers, whi.'le a heavy 4in, field gun isat present being introduced.

Japan is the third largest naval powerin the world, although her fleet wasmarkedly affected by the Washingtonagreement. By the London treaty, noships were 1o be laid down between1951-56, but many of the older vesselshave been modernised. Recent pro-grammes have been concerned with thereplacement of cruisers, destroyers andsubmarines. By establishing up-to-datebuilding and dock yards, Japan has madeherself independent of Europe for theconstruction, arming and equipment ofher fleet.

The fleet- comprise!} 10 battleships andbattle-cruisers, 7 armoured cruisers, 3aircraft carriers, 32 cruisers, 2 first-classgunboats. 106 destroyers and 65 subma-rines. Most the battleships are of warconstruction, but the battle-cruisers alldate back to 1911 and 1912, while thearmoured are considerably olderand are rated as roast defence vesselsonly. The litest cruisers were built in1926, while tlie aircraft carriers were allconstructed in 1920.

Japan's Aix Strength.The largest vessel in the Chinese Navy

is a cruiser of 43D0 tons, or slightlysmaller than the jDiomede. There aretwo other cruisers, built in England,mainly for training purposes in 1911. andthree 5000-ton cruisers built in 1897-98.With the exception of the largest cruiser,which is arm id with Bin. guns, the othersare equipped with 6in. guns. There am22 steel gunboats. 18 smaller gunboats,four destroyers and torpedo-boats, andvarious other small vessels, most of whichare believed t:> be small fichting value.

Japan is I.he sixth largest air powerin the world, possessing more than 500aeroplanes for war purposes. Recentlythe Japanese Government has made, largepurchases of British single-seater fightersof the fastest type, while many bombingand reconnaissance machines have alsobeen procured from English firms. Thepersonnel of the air force in 1930 totalled3500, organised in flying regimentsand a balloon corps.

The strength of i:he Chinese air forcecannot be estimated, but it is knownthat China possesses, very few machinesas yet, the National Government beingin process on placing the air force on aproper basis at present.

ESITIfiH CHINA STATION.

A powerful unit.

The units; of Ihe P.oyal Navyat present on the China stationinclude the Fifth Cruiser Squadron,of five <•:: this new 10.000-TonCounty class cruisers, the Kent, Berwick,Cumberland. Cornwall and Suffolk. Injiddilion there is a, destroyer flotilla ofnine vessel!!, an aircraft-carrier, theHermes, 13 river jrunboats divided intothree flotilla:;, four sloops and 12 sub-marines. which are provided with adepot-ship. The station is commandedbyAdmiral Sir W. A. Howard Kelly.

FIRE ON MOTOR-SHIP.

FURTHER OUTBREAK OCCURS.

FLAMES SOON EXTINGUISHED.

[Br 7ELEG2AFH.—-OWN COBRESPONDENT. ]

WELLINGTON, Saturday.

Another outbreak of fire occurred onthe motor-ship Pert Fremanlle at theKind's Wharf this afternoon. The flameswere confined to the cork insulation inNo. 5 lio'd and little trouble wasexperienced in extinguishing them.

it is expected that, the unloading ofthe vessel's woo] cargo, commenced onFriday aftc: - the suppression of the £rewhich broke out during the passage fromWanganui, sril! be completed on Monday.A quantity of butter and cheese hasbeen discharged in addition to the wool.An examination of the ship and thecargo leads to the hope that the re-frigerated cargo is riot damaged, as thetemperatures of the insulated holds re-mained uor.'naJ during the fire.

FREE RAILWAY PASSES.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

RESTRICTION IN VICTORIA.

The Victorian Ministry has decided upona further reduction of the number of freerailway parses issuEid to members of Par-liament. For yeans it was the practiceto grant each member four return ticketsto enable other members of his family toattend the opening and closing of thesession each year. Last year the numberof tickets lias reduced to one for eachoccasion.

It has now been decided to issue onlyone return ticket lo each member, and.with lbe object of preventing abuse ofthe privilege it will be stipulated thatthe ticket niav be used only by the mem-ber's wife to attend the opening of Par-liament. In previous years some mem-bers whose families did not avail them-selves of the concession gave the freepasses to friends; among their con-stituents.

In the estimates for the cuiirent financialyear an amount of £3500 was provided forthe item ■".free railway passes lo mem-bers (opening of Parliament and visi-tors)." Tin: actual expenditure in 1930-31was £5499. The tickets are issued bythe Railway's Department, but the costi 3 defrayed from consolidated* revenue^

NEWS IN AUCKLAND.PRAYERS FOR PEACE MADE.

EAGER INTEREST OF CHINESE.

MAIN TOPIC OF CONVERSATION.

Auckland's interest in (he developmentsin China was manifested yesterday in aseries of inquiries of the Herald for thelatest news. The announcement of theNanking Government's reported intentionof declaring war on Japan was postedoutside the Herald office as soon as itwas received and was eagerly scannedby all passers-liy.

A feature of all (lie comment on thesituation was a note of apprehension con-cerning the possibility of the trouble in-volving other Towers besides China andJapan. At the church services last even-ing there was special emphasis in theprayers for peace in our time.

The news was a subject for eager dis-cussion among 1 lie Chinese community ofAuckland last evening. The developmentin affairs was known to the Chinese assoon as it Mas to anyone else in Auck-land.

Absence of Demonstration.No demonstration of patriotic fervour

was made, but it was obvious that theNationalist Government's resolute frontwas the one topic of interest to those whomet in the large number of Chinese res-taurants, clubs and meeting-houses in thecity. All of these places were filled toan unusual degree last evening, many ofthose present being market gardenersfrom the outlying parts of Auckland

Ever since Japan showed a militaristicattitude in Manchuria, the developmentsin the campaign have been followedeagerly by Auckland's Chinese, who,apart from daily news, are kept, postedwith the information contained in tholatest Chinese papers forwarded to NewZealand. Another aspect is that theNationalist element is particularly strongamong the Chinese resident in New Zea-land, large numbers of whom come fromthe southern parts of China, from whichthe Nationalist Government sprang.

At the moment it seems that the com-munity is confident in the ability of theNanking Government to carry out what-ever plans it contemplates. Although thewhole Chinese policy had hitherto beenindecisive and hesitant, apart from a swifttendency throughout a previously dividedcountry toward the nationalistic spirit,it appeared evident last evening that theChinese in Auckland generally approveof the determination in face of Japan'scampaign.

Deep Interest in Manchuria.While Shanghai is occupying the atten-

tion of everyone on account of possibleinternational complications, the Chineseinterest in what is taking place in Man-churia is still profound. No one is moreaware than the southern Chinese, whoseenergy it was which largely stimulated themodern influx of Chinese settlers intoManchuria, of the importance of havingsolid frontiers. Probably the southernerswere the first of China's races to realisethat Manchuria could tempt Russia andJapan. Differing in customs, languageand thought from the northerners, theyhave yet worked indefatigably to unifytheir country, arid th<> past decade par-ticularly has been productive of a strongmovement toward nationalism.

Japan's motives are feared by Chinese.No one realises more clearly thai Japan'sundoubted power must be inimical toChina's int<=re>is, especially in view ofthe growing commercial :-pirit in China.

On the. possibility of flip implicationof other Powers, the Chinese .ire no moreinformed than Europeans. If thev havehopes of support, ibey do not. proclaimthem. Their attitude at present is oneof waiting for what the ne.\t few davswill bring.

Grey's Avenue, where there are manycentres of Chinese society, presented ananimated appearance last evning. Groupsof Chinese stood in the street until alate hour conversing on the situation.

YACHTING MISHAPS.

STRONG WIND ON HARBOUR.

EXCITING TIME FOR CREWS.

The crews taking part in the ftoyalNew Zealand lacht Squadron's races onSaturday had exciting experiences onaccount of the hard south-westerly wind.

In the general handicap for keel yachts,Mr. A. Garrett, forward hand on thelorangi, was thrown into the harbourwhen the yacht, was gybing at Bastionbeacon. The yacht was smartly roundedup by her skipper, Mr. G. McKenzie,enabling Mr. Garrett to grasp tho fall ofthe irjainsheet. He was then hauledon board and the lorangi continued inthe race. In the same event Mr. W. P.Endean's Prize broke her spinnaker boomin Rangitoto Channel, while the Ida car-ried away her bowsprit at tho start,of the race.

A member of ihe crew of the M classboat Maratea lost his footing and felloverboard. He caught a rope and washauled on deck again This cost Marateasome minutes, but she resumed the race.

In the Tamaki Yacht Club's events theY class boat Demon carried away hercentreboard, while the X class boat DesertGold lost her rudder. The keel yachtQueenie, which Mas cruising, split hermainsail.

COUNTY BATES REBATE.DIFFICULTIES OF FARMERS.

NO REFUND AFTER MARCH 31-

PROVISIONS OF FINANCE ACT.

The position of county ratepayers whoare unable to pay their rales by March31, in connection with the rebate or re-

fund of 2s 6d in the pound authorisedunder the Finance Act No. 4, 1951, wasoutlined on Saturday by Mr. Edgar Ash-croft, cicrk of the Manukau CountyCouncil. Many ratepayers, particularly a

number of fanners, are in doubt whetherthey will receive the concession if theirrates are unpaid by the end t>f March, orwhether they will lose the rebate, andalso have to pay the usual penalty of 10per cent, on rates remaining unpaid sixmonths and fourteen days after thedemands have been issued.

The position was made quite clearunder section 45 of the Act, Mr. Ash-croft said. Jl was stated there that eachcounty was to be paid a subsidy at therate of 2s 6d in tlio pound based on theaverage annual amount of all rates col-lected by it during the three years endedMarch 31, 1930. Councils were bound toapply the subsidy by granting to rate-pavers a refund or rebate of 12j per cent,

in respect of rates levied for the finan-cial year ending March 31, 1952, pro-vided that the rates had been paid bythat date. Any balance was to be paidto the credit of the county's general ac-count, to be used for any purposes ap-proved by the Minister of Public Worksother than expenditure on main high-ways.

The Act, also provided for cases wherecounties had reduced rates during thecurrent, financial year, with the resultthat the total was less than the averagerates for the three years ended March 31,1950, Mr. Ashcroft said. In these casesthe Minister was empowered under theAct to reduce the rate of refund or rebateas he considered proper. In the case ofthe Manukau County, rates had been re-duced during the current year as muchas 12j per cent., but the council hadaccepted the spirit of the Act and handedthe full rebate of 12j per cent, on to rate-payers, who would receive among themapproximately £BOOO. Many local bodieshad gone out of their way to assist rate-payers by accepting instalments on rates.

Admittedly, the fact that under the Actpeople who could not pay their rates bythe due date not only lost the rebate, butalso incurred the 10 per cent, penalty,resulted in those in the most straitenedcircumstances being hardest hit. Thepoint evidently taken into considerationby the Government in framing the Acthad been the ultimate benefit to themajority, and the Act was obviously in-tended to assist not only ratepayers, butalso local bodies by enabling them tofinance essential operations and services

In the case of the M.mukau County, ithad been decided to defer the date forimposing the 10 per cent, penalty on un-paid rates until March 31, to give' all rate-payers an equal opportunity to qualifyfor the 12f per -:enl. rebate. The datepreviously fixed for the imposition of the10 per cent, penalty had been March 14,six days before the majority of farmersreceived the cheques with which theywere planning to pay their rates. The

however, had no option in with-holding the rebate if rates were unpaidon March 31, as due provision had beenmade in the Act, and the matter was notin the hands of the counties.

HEAVY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

EXPRESS TRAINS CROWDED.

EXCURSION FROM HAMILTON.Both the expresses which left Auckland

for Wellington last evening were verycrowded, the heavy traffic being chieflydue to the end of the Christmas holidays.Many visiting tennis players also returnedto their homes. The limited express com-prised eight cars, and it was impossiblefor intending travellers who had not re-served to obtain a seat. The second ex-press was originally made up with 15 cars,but it was found necessary to add anothercarriage and a second engine before thetrain left, its departure being delayed 15minutes.

Over 550 visitors to the city werebrought from Hamilton and intermediatestations by tlie excursion train which leftat 6 a.m. and returned to Hamilton at9.35 p.m. The train comprised 17 car-riages.

A PRISONER'S PROBLEM.

SUPREME COURT INCIDENT.

[I3T TELECiBAPH.—rEESS ASSOCIATION.]"WELLINGTON, Saturday.

"I think you came before me in Christ-church, didn't you ?" asked Sir MichaelMyers, the Chief Justice, of a prisono?who came before him for sentence inthe Supreme Court.

"I don't know, sir. I can't place you,"replied the prisoner, a little perplexed.

"What did you say'! I can't quitehear," said His Honor, with a smile.

The Prisoner: Well, J msj' have. sir.I don't know your name.

FEAT BY BOWLER.TWO "HAT TRICKS" OBTAINED

EIGHT WICKETS CAPTURED.>

TOTAL OF SIXTEEN IN MATCH.

Two " hat-tricks'' were accomplishedin one innings by G. F. W. Allcott, theNew Zealand representative cricketer,bowling for the Grafton team againstNorth Shore in a match in the seniorcricket competition at the DevonportDomain on Saturday.

His bowling figures were remarkable.In 13 overs, in six of which no runswere, scored, lie took eight wickets for 14runs. In three successive maiden overshe captured four wickets. Between thedismissal of his first and seventh victimsonly three runs were scored off his bowl-ing.

Allcott's figures for the match were16 of (ho possible 20 wickets for 44runs, as he had taken eight for 30 inthe first innings on the previous Satur-day. Eatting for Grafton on SaturdayAllcott scored 38 not out, his total in-cluding three boundary hits.

The occurrence of two hat-tricks inone innings by the same bowler is extra-ordinary, especially in senior cricket.With the first ball of his ninth overAllcott caught and boiled a North Shorebat.sinan. The next man was immedi-ately clean bowled, and when the follow-ing player reached (he crease he wascaught smartly in slips. None of theremaining three balls of the over wasscored off.

Only nine runs had been added (o themeagre total of 28 when three more bats-men were dismissed in succession. Thefirst of the trio, \\ ho had made five runs,was caught in slips. The nest bats-man was also caught, and (hen his suc-cessor was clean bowled. A stumpingappeal after the next ball was not upheld.

The entire North Shore team scored46, giving Grafton, which had declaredwith five wickets down for 227, an out-right win. The total collapse of NorthShore is all the more astonishing in viewof the fact that the team scored 316with two wickets in hand in the matchagainst Ponsonby on the previous day.

ROAD TO RECOVERY.

PRODUCERS' WELFARE VITAL

PROFESSOR COPLAND'S VIEWS.

[BX TELEGRArH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]■WELLINGTON, Sunday.

"It is more important for New Zea-land than it is for any other country inthe world to maintain the position andstrength of the primary producer," saidDr. D. B. Copland, professor of com-merce at the Melbourne University, in anaddress last evening on the economicsituation of the Dominion. "Any sacri-fice that will do that is worth while,"he continued. "If it can be done byreducing costs, do it that way, but youcan do it by the double policy of put-ting up the export price level and lower-ing your costs."

Professor Copland said he rejectedwithout hesitation a policy of straight-out deflation or a policy which proceededin the vain hope of reducing all pricesand costs by 40 per cent, or more. NewZealand would need men of stout hearts,great courage arid long lives to see sucha policy through. One of its most im-portant effects would be on the assets,securities and liabilities of financial insti-tutions, to sustain all of which would bea most difficult problem.

Professor Copland put forward a middlecourse, one involving a high exchangerate and one in which costs were at-tacked. At the same time, the farmers'income would be raised and the Joss ofincome spread over the whole community.The middle course would avoid deflation,keep up the price level and give a founda-tion for recovery. Mere monetary adjust-ment of costs was insufficient.

PROBATION AND LIQUOR.

QUESTION OF PROHIBITEN.

CHIEF JUSTICE'S OPINION.

As one of two young men who appearedtogether for sentence in the SupremeCourt in Wellington last Friday, beforethe Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, hadbeen mentioned bv the probation officeras inclined toward larrikinism and per-haps towaid drinking, counsel saw fit, inasking that the prisoner be placed onpiobation, to suggest that tlie Court mightprohibit liitn from taking liquor duringthe probationary term.

"If a young fellow of 20 or 21 has anysense at all," His Honor said, "sup-posing he is going on to probation, themere fact that he has been so close toprison as these young men would havebeen, ought in itself to be a sufficientdeterrent. It ought in itself to be a suffi-cient lesson to them 1o keep away fromexcess in drink. 1 do not like in thecases of young men to prohibit them en-tirely."

DELIGHTFUL SUMMER.

SUNSHINE ALL JANUARY.

JOYS BY LAND AND SEA.

HAPPY DAYS FOR CHILDREN.

By common consent yesterday in Auck-land was the most beautiful of manyglorious days with which 1lie city liasbeen blessed this summer. It cameappropriately to round off one of themost delightful holiday months thatAucklanders have ever enjoyed. Thou-sands answered the call outdoors, fillingthe roads with traffic. Owners of yachtsand launches and seaside " shacks " hadalready left town, but when evening cametheir returning numbers helped to swellthe crowds of those who had gone outfor the day.

Altogether, tlic holiday season is oneto be long remembered. Midsummersometimes lias its drawbacks—humid,overcast days, when a white blanketcovers the sky and exertion is a bug-bear, days besmirched by the smoke ofdistant bush-fires—but surely no Januaryhas been freer than this from eithertrouble. Instead it has provided a seriesof clear, bright days, with blue skies,lofty clouds and plenty of sunshine. Noday since New Year, in fact, has beenwithout "sunshine" in the meteorologicalsense of the term.

None have more reason to look backover happy weeks than the children whoto-dav will begin another year of school.Beaches all round the coast have beencrowded with young people this sum-

mer, and other boys and girls have en-joyed themselves in the hills or else-where up and down the country. Econo-mic depression has clipped the wings ofmany a household, but even humblefamilies somehow find means of takingor sending children out of town for atleast a week or two of such a summeras this has been. Hospitable farmersand their wives each year earn morecredit than they ever receive publicly, butdoubtless they find their guests thanksenough reward.

Seaside resorts have been busy thissummer, both near and far, for nothingholds a stronger appeal to Aucklanders ofall ages than a beach. Yachtsmen havehad a splendid time. The ocean race ofa fortnight ago, it is true, gave thecompetitors a rough handling, but forordinary cruises the weather has beenlittle short of perfection. Numbers ofboats, launches especially, have coastedup to Russell and beyond, and have hadidyllic days all the way. Motor campers,an increasing army, can sav the same.

Statistics concerning January's weatherin Auckland recorded by the Governmentobserver, Mr. S. M. Yallop, show thatthe mean reading of the barometer forthe month was 29.859in., the maximumbeing 30.099in. on January 28, and theminimum, 29.622in., on Saturday. Themean maximum temperature in the shadewas 72.47 degress, and the mean mini-

mum 57.54. January 24 had the highesttemperature in the shade with lb cie-

grees, the coldest days being January 7

and 8, when the minimum of 54 degreeswas recorded. Only 1.14in. of rain fell,against 7.53in. in January last year,8.40in. in 1930, 1.38in. m 3929. and0.20in. in January of the previous year,when there was an acute shortage ofwater. The heaviest fall during last-month was .30in. There were 262.4 hoursof sunshine, the greatest duration being12 hours 56 minutes cn January 8. Therewas sunshine every dny.

NEW CONVENT OPENED.

CEREMONY AT HELENSVILLE.

WORK FOR DOMINICAN ORDER.

The first Roman Catholic convent of theDominican Order in the North Islandwas opened yesterday at Helensville bythe Rt. Rev. J. M. Liston, Roman Cath-olic Bishop of Auckland, before a largegathering.

After blessing the school and conventbuildings, Dr. Ijiston pointed oat that theDominican Order had been in existence for700 vears and was backed by a wealth oftradition. He had always cherished thehope that the order, which already had asound footing in the South Island, shouldbe estri '.shed in Auckland. Other speak-ers weie the Rev. lather Kelly, whowelcomed the bishop and visitors, Arch-deacon Holbrook, the Hon. C. J. Carring-ton, M.L.C., and Mr. C. West., chairmanof the Helensville Town Board. A largenumber of other prominent members ofthe Roman Catholic clergy of the Auck-land diocese attended.

Archdeacon Holbrook said the so-calledfree education in the Dominion was cost-ing the people about £4,500,000 a year,of which the Roman Catholic communitypaid its share, besides educating one-twelfth of the population.

Dealing with modern conditions of life,Mr. Carrington quoted a recent writer,M. do la Bedovere, who stated:—"Whileit is essential that democracy should sur-vive in this modern world, it is equallyessential that not only our leaders, butevery man, should be inspired to play hispart* in this democracy by building up hischaracter and that of his children on arealistic and adequate philosophy oflifa .

. . The secular system excludesreligion Irorn education, it is compara-tively new, localised, experimental; itcomes to us as a legacy of the anti-Christian revolution of the eighteenthcentury."

Mr-, Carrington congratulated theHelensville Catholic community on thefact that they were determined to educatetheir children in the knowledge andatmosphere of Christianity.

OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF WAR BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN EXPECTED AS A RESULT OF SERIOUS HOSTILITIES,

general view of the Bund at Shanghai, one of the chief centres of hostilities. Fighting in the northern suburb* of the city has been followed by a Japaneseraid into the International Settlement,

COMMERCIAL AIRPORT.

POLLEN'S ISLAND SCHEME.&'

UTILISING UNEMPLOYED LABOUR

REPRESENTATIONS TO MAYOR.

Recommendations concerning the sug-gested commercial airport on Pollen'sIsland, and the utilisation of unemployedlabour to prosecute the scheme, 'weremade to the Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hut-chison. on Saturday by Mr. D. B. Rus-sell, advocate engineer for the proposal.The representations were made in con-junction with the opening of the Avon-dale tramway extension and visiting localbody officials were motored to the islandto inspect the site. A special bus ser-vice was provided by the .AucklandTransport Board to convey residents ofthe district between the Avon dale tramterminus and Pollen's Island.

It was pointed out to Mr. Hutchisonthat the island was at the foot of Rose-bank Road

3 Avondale, and therefore only2| miles from the new tramway terminus.If thfl scheme were proceeded with thestopbanking would provide a road bring-ing .Te Atatu 2j miles nearer the cityand lfelensville seven miles nearer. Theisland belonged to the City Council, sothere would be no expenditure on thepurchase of land. The bulk of the ex-penditure necessary would be absorbedby labour, and 300 men at present un-employed were ready to undertake thework. 'Jlie matter was in the handsof the City Council as the body con-trolling relief woiks in the area.

Mr. Russell read a telegram from thoRt. Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister in Chargeof Unemployment, regretting his inabilityto be present and inspect the island, andstating he had been informed thai, th«Unemployment Board would consider theproject at the earliest possible date. Mr.Coates was doing all he could to furtherthe scheme.

Mr. Coaxes had written to him asfollows:—" Presumably the Avondale De-velopment Association will act as theemployer in this case, as it is impossiblefor the Unemployment Board to act inthis capacity. The required memberof single men will be supplied to yooon the same lines as those arranged withthe Main Highways Board. If, there-fore, vou are ready to commence opera-tions, the board will issue instructionsfor the men to be to be drafted to thework immediately."

Mr. Russell said all they were waitingfor was tfyp consent of the City Councilto advance the material and facilities re-quired to commence the work.

Mr. Hutchison said the matter 'wouldreceive earnest consideration. He hadrecentlv visit-j-c! the commercial airport

at Wellington and felt convinced that theestablishment of an airport vras one ofthe works that the council -would have toundertake in the near future.

TOWN CLERK CONVICTED.

COUNCIL'S MONEY USED.

ADMITTED TO PROBATION.

[FT TELEGRATH.—FREGS ASSOCIATION. ]

NELSON, Satcrday.

John K. Gordon Apperly, town clerkof the Motueka Borough Council, whopleaded rot guilty to a charge of con-

verting to his own use £26 19s, the pro-perty of the council, was to-day con-victed and admitted to probation for 12months.

Accused refunded the money after theshortage was discovered by a Govern-ment auditor.

MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS.

DECLINE SHOWN LAST MONTH.

LARGE NUMBER OF DEATHS.

A slight decline in the number of birthsin Auckland last, month is indicated,in the;vital statistics for January, there beinga decrease of six from the figure of 245recorded during the first month in 1931.A considerable decline was shown in thenumber of marriages, the return being46 fewer than that of 187 for the cor-responding month l?.st year. On theother hand, the total of 151 deaths repre-sented an increase, of 14. The compara-tive returns for January are as follows:—

393D. 1931.Births . . •. • • 239 245DeathsMarriace uotiroo ..

. . 314 J'i4

Marriages by registrar . . 27 43

FEWER BANKRUPTCIES.

LOW FIGURE FOR JANUARY.

Only three petitions in bankruptcywere filed daring the past month, the

figure being the lowest for some years.In January last year the number filed

was four, and the returns for tbe first

month in preceding years were as fol-lows ;—1930, 10; 1929, 9; 1928, 6; and

1927, 17.Tbe registrations last month were

those of a farmer, a stationer and a con-tractor.

ENTERTAINMENTS INDEX.

PICTURE THEATRES.Majestic—"The Shadow Between 11. 2.15>

and 8.St. James'—"Politics"—11. 2.15 and S.Regent—"Tbe Millionaire"—ll, 2.15 and S.Plaia—"Lonely Wives"—Continuous from

11.Civic—"Silence"—l3. 2.15 and S.Strand—"The Common Law"—Continuomn

from 10.30.National—"Finn and Hflttie" afflcl "City

Streets"—ll, 2.15 and S.

London—"Sit Tight"—Continuousfrom 11.13.Roxy "The Dead Line" and "The Fightiri;

Marshal"—Continuous from 13-

Prince Edward—"This Modern Aj;e" and"Wedding Kings."

Empress—"Children of Dreams."Tivoli—"Children of Dreams."Crystal Palace—"Mother's Million*."Epsom Resent—"Mother's Million!!,"

Rialto—"Shanghaied Love" and "TlieDeceiver."

Lyric—"Bad Sister" and "CrJaitMul."Tudor—"Kiki."Britannia—"The Lawyer's Secret"' und "The

Womnn "Who Dared.1 '

Picturedrome—"Three Girls Lost,*"Victoria—"Guilty Hands."

DANCING.Peter Pan Cabaret—Dancing, B.ll' to 11.1®.

(Entertainment Noiiocs appeal OB Tase

GLORY OF THE STARS.

HEAVENS !N FEBRUARY.

PLANTS AND CONSTELLATIONS.

RECENT COMETARY VISITORS.

Bt CBT7X AUSTR.AT.tS.

Hie Sun will be in tie constellationCapricornus until February 16, when it•trill enter Aquarius. Its noon altitudeat Auckland will decrease during themonth from 71 deg. to 61 deg.

The Moon will be in conjunction withthe various planets during tho month asfollows:—Saturn, stb, 2 p.m.; Mercury,sith, 7 p.m.; Mars, 6th, 11 p.m.; Yenus,10th, 9 a.m.; Jupiter, 21st, 10 a.m. Thefollowing occultations of stars by theMoon will occur during February:—lst,21.4 at.m., 1698 Librae; 3.40 a.m., 42Librae; 29th, 4.46 a.m. to, 5.48 a.m.,Alphst Scorpii. This occultation will benoteworthy in that the star to be occultedis of the first magnitude.

Mercury remains close to the Sun inthe morning sky until the 26th, when it-entem the evening sky. It will be in'conjunction with Saturn at 11 p.m. onthe 3rd, Mercury then being 1.3 deg.south of the other planet.

Venus continues to draw steadily awayfrom the Sun and may be seen shiningbrilliantly in the north-western eveningsky shortly after sunset any clear even-ing. It will be less than a degree northof the faint planet Uranus on the eveningof February 27.

Jovian Satellite Phenomena.Mars is in conjunction -with th<; Sun to-

day and remains inobservable during themonth. Jupiter will be in opposition withthe Sun on February 7, and is now mostfavourably placed for observation, com-ing t-o the meridian about midnight. Itis always a favourite object with th©telescopist, because its globe-circling cloudbelts with their ever-changing detail andits four brightest satellites an; object*which can be readily discerned with th®most modest telescopic equipment. Tran-smits, eclipses and occupations of the fourmoons will be visible on the followingdates:—February 2 to 8, 11—16., 18—24,27—29. Eclipses of one satellite in theshadow of another will be viisible onFebruary 1, 10 and 15. Occupations andconjunctions between satellites'- may beseen on February 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 32, 14,.15. 17, 19, 24 and 26.

Saturn lies in the morning s'ky, beingsituated in the constellation Capricornrig

during 1932. It will soon be in a posi-tion suitable for morning observation.

The Constellation Positions.For February the positions of the con-

stellations may be found as given belowfor .10.30 p.m. of the Ist, 9.30 p.m. ofthe 15th and 8.30 p.m. of the 2SJth of themonth. Low on the northern horizon isAuriga, with Taurus above this andslightly west of the meridian. On thoother side of the meridian lieii Gemini,with the brilliant group of Orion abovethese. Above Orion and- close to thezenith are the small groups' of Lepus andColumba. Just above the north-westernhorizon are Triangulum and Aries, andnearer to the west Pisces is setting.Above this group is Cetus and higher stilla line of faint stars runs from Eigel tothe bright Achernar in the south-westmat-king the group of Eridanus.

In the north-east Cancer and Leo *rerising. Above these is the first -of Hydra,which stretches to the south-east horizon.Below Hydra in the east ars the Email-groups of Crater and Corvns. Above andslightly to the north of the zenith shinesSirius, the brightest of the fixed stars, inCanis Major. Procvon and Canis Minorare below this and near Gemini.

Low on the southern horizon are Pavoand Ara, Triangulum Australia •. beingeasily distinguished above the latter.Above these groups is Oc.tans, surround- ..ing the southern celestial "pole, with the Vsmell group of Apus below if. In thesouth-west Grus and Pisces Aufrtralis, con-taining the brilliant Fomalhaut, are ris-ing, with the groups of Tucana and Hy-dras above the former and Phoenix abovethe latter. Higher still and close to thezenith are the small astcrisms of Doradoand. Reticulum. Centaurus. with the bril-liant pointers, is low in the s;outh-easf,isritTa the Cross above and Musca nearthe pole. The space between the Crossand the zenith is fully occupied by thelarge and interesting constellation ofArgo, containing one of the .richest por-tions of the Milky Way.

Some Recent Comets..Of the three periodic comets expected

to return to the Earth's neighbourhoodduring 1931, only two were located, thewell-known comet of Encke, possessingthe shortest period known, sind CometNeujmin. On account of its faintnessancl the uncertainty of its position, Wolf'ssecond comet was not discovered. Besidethese comets, two new object!! were dis-covered during the year, both by amateurastronomers.

On July 15, Nagata's comet was ob-served close to the ratting sun by •

Japanese of that name in Southern Cali-fornia. This object was qniit-e lxright,being just beyond the range of naked-eye visibility. It dropped steadily inbrightness to the thirteenth magnitude.Quite unexpectedly it underwent an extra-ordinary change in October, its bright-ness increasing again to the eighth mag-nitude, or nearly as bright as at dis-covery. Since then it has continued towane until at present it is very difficultto sec.

Comet Ryves was discoverer! in Spainon August 10, when it was of the fourthmagnitude. When discovered, both Kyvescomet and that of Nagata were so placedthat it was impossible to observe themin the Southern Hemisphere and neitherwas subsequently observed in New Zea-land. The sixth and last comet of 1931wj.s the periodic comet Schwassmnnn-Wachmann, which was discovered in 1328,and has been kept uuder observation eversince, setting a new record for the lengthof visibility of comets. This unique objectis describing an almost circular orbit be-tween those of Jupiter and Saturn.

Nine Comets This Yeai.

Last year was, on the whole, rathera poor one so far as comets were con-cerned, bat this year promises some in-terest. No less than nine periodic cometswill make their nearest approach to theSun during 1952 and there is always thepossibility of several new bodies beingadded to that number by discovery.

Of particular interest to New Zealanderais Comet Grigg-SkjeUesrnp, which wasdiscovered by Mr. at Thames, NewZealand, in 1902, at which lime it wasobserved only by him. It wiis not seenagain until 1922, when it ws.s rediscov-ered in South Africa by Mr. SkjeLlerupand identified as Griggs lost comet bythe similarity of the two orbits.

Ttia most outstanding of the othercomets expected to retuitrn this year ssTtsmpel's Comet, first seen in 1865, whichis remembered best, for its connection- withthe great Leonid showers of imerteors wit-nessed in 1833 and IP6S, times when thecomet passed across the Earth's orbit-Besides its close approaches to our planet,Tempi's comet has also passed close

' to Jupiter at several times in its historyand its orbit in space has been alteredby the great gravitative attraction of fiegiant planet. When the connection be-tween the comet and the great meteoricdisplays had been discovered and it wasknown that the comet would return in

1899, there were high hopes for a brilliantshower of meieors in that year. °

approach to Jupiter, however, altered the

orbit of th«* meteoroids and the -

ejected dismay was a complete_gs^Calculations - made last year

that the meteor stream wffl. miJSM,

puss much nearer to the{

3899, so that there_is a- J*a good display bexngThis is borne out by a fair nutnj^of

in America last Novem- }S5 a richer display Jfea far many yMjpjist being witnessed ther*.

- 'fc: , v11■THE NEW; ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1932.

TENNIS CHAMPIONS.

DOMINION TOURNEY ENDS

MEN'S SINGLES TO C. ANGAS.

MISS J. HARTIGAN BRILLIANT.

DOUBLES WELL DISTRIBUTED,-

The New Zealand lawn tennis cham-pionship tournament was brought to aconclusion at the Stanley Street courtson Saturday afternoon when the attend-ance beat the record established tlioprevious day. The Governor-General,

Lord liledisloe, and the Lady Bledisloowere in attendance, and the Mayor, Mr.G W. Hutchison, was also an interestedspectator. The prizes won in the cham-pionship events and the Wilding Shieldwere presented at tho end of the day'splay by Lord Bledisloe.

The weather was fine after heavy rainearlier in the day. although a cold south-erly wind added to the difficulties of thoplayers,

The men's singles championship waswon by C. Angas, Canterbury, who de-feated H. A. Barnett, also of Canter-bury, by three sets to one. It was adisplay of steady tennis, neither playerbeing prepared to take risks in the windyconditions.

The ladies' singles title went to MissJ. Hartigan, New South Wales, tlie Aus-tralian junior champion, who gave areally brilliant display of driving in de-feating Mis. Molesworth, an ex-Aus-tralian title-holder. Miss Ilartiganpleased the spectators immensely and shewas accorded a hig ovation at the con-clusion of the match.

N. R. C. Wilson, Wellington, and AC. Stedman, Auckland, captured themen's doubles title by defeating I"). G.France and A. L. France, Wellington,after four closely contested sets.

A splendid exhibition of combinedplay won this doubles title for Miss D.Nicholls and A. L. France, Weliington,who defeated Miss J. Ilartigan and A.C. Stedman by comfortable margins irieach of two sets.

New Title-holders.

The holders of New Zealand cham-pionship titles for 1932 are as follows:

Men's Singles.—C. Angas, Canterbury.Ladies' Singles.—Miss J. Ilartigan,

New South Wales.Men's Doubles.—N. R. C. Wilson,

Wellington, and A. C. Stedman, Auck-land.

Ladies' Doubles.—Misses U. Valkenburg and N. Hall, New South Wales.

Combined Doubles.—Miss D. Nichollsand A. L. France, Wellington.

Boys' Singles.—N. F. N. Bedford,[Wellington.

Girls' Singles.—Miss Vera Burns, Well-ington.

Boys' Doubles. —J. L. B. Stevens anc

C. B. Chalmers, Auckland.Girls' Doubles.—Miss Amy Graham,

Taranaki, and Miss Betty Griffiths,Auckland.

Junior Combined Doubles.—Miss[Audrey Kean, Wellington, and J. L. B.Stevens, Auckland.

Intermediate Singles.—E. A. Roussell,[Wellington.

Acgas' Victory

The final of the men's singles cham-pionship between Angas and Barnettprovided disappointing tennis from aspectator's point of view. This was notsurprising seeing that both had had ex-hausting singles and doubles matches theprevious day. It was also the tenthday's play practically in succession forboth, and the strain was obviously tell-ing on thein.

In addition to this the strong windblowing down the court made hard hit-ting inadvisable. The consequence was;that right from the start the contestants,adopted steady tactics, and there werei

many long games. The match was.played for the most part from the bascilines, Angas advancing to the net. muchmore frequently than his opponent andmeeting with a good deal of success incutting off many of Barnett's fine re-turns. The games see-sawed up to 5-al'lwhen Angas ran out.

In the early stages of the second set;'Angas was not allowed much peace,being kept almost continually, on tht>move by his opponent who drove firstto one corner and then the other. Barnetthad set point off his own service at 5-21.Leading at 5-4 he had set point fourtimes before Angas drove out.

The third set was very even, everypoint having to be hard earned. Thetennis was similar to that in the firsttwo sets, and the games were Tevel a;;

4-all. This was an important stage of theiriatch for both, but Angas' ability tovary his play more than his opponentstood him in good stead.

Willi a lead of ono set Angas playedmore confidently in the fourth set.,whereas Barnett lost his wonderful ac-curacy. In attempting to hit harderhe either found the net or drove out.Angas won two love games in this set.

Crowd Thrilled,The ladies' single's final was responsible

for some of the most brilliant tennis seenduring the tournament. It was thoughtMrs. Molesworth's experience and steadi-ness, combined with a command of prac-tically all shots, would prove too muchfor her young opponent, but a big sur-prise was in store.

Right from the outset Miss Hartigandrove magnificently to the base-line cor-ners, concentrating principally upon heropponent's backhand. Tho sting si eput behind her returns of Mrs. Mole--■worth's strong service made the spec-tators gasp with amazement and admira-tion. Nothing like it for consistentstrength and accuracy harl been seen dur-ing the tournament, not even from menplayers.

Each player dropped her service unt 12-ail was called. That was the la-tgame Mrs. Molesworth won in tho firstset., as she found it impossible to returnwith any consistency the powerful deepdrives of her opponent.

Mrs. Molesworth won her service for thefirst time in the opening game of thosecor.d set. With dazzling serving anddriving Miss Hartigan drew level with theloss of but one point in the second game.The third game was a love, one to"'Mis.Molesworth off her own service, but againMiss Hartigan evened the score, and thenshe assumed the lead, never to loss it.

■At the conclusion of the match Mrs.Molesworth hastened to the net to em-brace and kiss her young rival, who hudgiven a display as brilliant as anylhirgseen from a lady player aL the courts formany a long day. The crowd was notelow to appreciate the merit of the v.h-

/ ner's performance, and she was accordedanother reception as she and her opponentwalked from the court.

Wilson was the dominant player in thefinal of the men's doubles. He and Stc:l-mari forced the attack throughout thematch, Wilson scoring most of the pointswith unplayable smashes, although Sterl-man at times won applause with beauti-ful forehand drives to the corners. Sted-man's overhead work was also good, al-though he was overshadowed by his part-ner. A, L. France seemed listless andmade many mistakes, D. G. France doingmorij than his share on attack and de-fence. He was frequently active at lihe

net, while he was fairly safe at the backof thei CQurt, although lie was forced intoa number of errors by Wilson's powerfuldriving.

.At the start of the first set Wilson andStednian went to the net as often as pos-sible, Wilson making many "kills." Sted-man was not so prominent, although hetroubled the Wellington brothers withsome beautiful drives and smashes downthe centre of the court. Wilson and Sted-nian took the first set at 6—2.

During the second set Stedman andWilson made many errors, while D. G.France frequently passed both when theyrushed the net with well-placed drives,his overhead work also being much im-proved. A. L. France was playing bettertennis than he had previously displayed,and t'io brothers won a prolonged set at10-8.

Wi'son was still erratic in the third set,while Stedman served several doublefaults. The pair settled down soon, how-ever, and took the set, 6—4, D. G.France playing finely in opposition.

At the opening of the fourth set Wilsonwas hitting exceptionally hard, but hemade many errors, and after he and hispartner had led 2—l, Franco and Franceran ahead to 5—3. In the next gamethey were within set point but failed, andWilson and Stedman again took theaggressive, both playing hard to finishthe set by winning four games withoutfurther loss.

The semi-final in the combined doublesbetween Miss Ilartigan and Stedman andMiss Valkenbnrg and Morrison was pro-ductive of interesting but not brillianttennis. Stedman went to the net when-ever possible, while Miss Hartigan playedher usual strong driving game. MissValkenbnrg was solid on the base-line,but die. not get many opportunities touse her favourite net strokes. Morrisonwas inclined to be patchy, missing manyfairly easy shots and then making won-derful recoveries from almost impossiblepositions; 1

After their three-set match in the semi-final, Miss Ilartigan and Stedman seemedtired in the final against Miss Nichollsand A. L. France, who beat them rnm-iortnbly in two straight sets. MissNichollg France played good tennisas a combination, while they gave noth-ing away, in contrast to their opponents.Miss Hartigan was not able to bring offmany of her forehand drives, netting anuniher of shots, while Stedman waserratic.

Miss Nicholls was always steady, driv-ing well from the baseline, while Franceplayed far better than he did in t' o finalof the men's doubles. The Wellington paircovered the court well and were rarelycaught out of position, while their oppon-ents did not possess their consistency, theeffects of previous hard games being ap-parent on both.

This games alternated at the beginningof t-l'iG. first set, Miss Hartigan and Sted-man taking the first and third and MissNiclnlls and France the second andfourth. The Wellington pair then wonfour games in succession for the set. Theyfollowed their success by taking the firstfive games in the second set. In thesixth game, Miss Nicholls and Francemade a few errors, and Miss Hartiganand Stedman were quick to take advan-tage of the opportunity. Their successwas short-lived, however, Miss Nichollsand France winning set and match in thefollowing game.

Following were the results:—MEN'S SINGLES.

Final.—C. Angas beat H. A. Barnett,5—7, 6—4, 6—4, 6—o.

LADIES' SINGLES.Final.—Miss J. Hartigan beat Mrs. M.

Molesworth, 6—2, 6 —-4.

MEN'S DOUBLES.Final.—N. R. C. Wilson and A. C.

Stedman beat D. G. France and A. L.France, 6—2, B—lo, 6—4, 7—5.

MIXED DOUBLES.Semi-final.—Miss J. Hartigan and A. C.

Stedman heat Miss U. Valkenburg andM. Morrison, 6—2, 3—6, 6—l.

Final.—Miss D. Nicholls and A. L.France beat Miss Hartigan and Stedman,6—2, 6—l.

JUNIOR COMBINED DOUBLES.Final.—Miss Audrey Kean and J. L. B.

Stevens won from Miss Vera Burns andN. F. N. Bedford! by default.

IMPROVEMENT IN PLAY.

NEiW SOUTH WALES TEAM.

DELIGHTED WITH SUCCESSES."In the first place I should like to say

how very excellently the tournament hasbeer run," said Miss N. Lloyd, manager-ess of the New South Wales ladies' teamwhich participated with a good deal ofsuccess in the New Zealand championshiptenr.is tournament. " It. was very nice tosee umpires in all the matches. Such aprocedure is not adopted in Sydney, whereumpires are provided for the semi-finalsand finals only. The public patronage andappreciation has also been splendid."

Miss Lloyd said she was definitely ofthe opinion that the standard of playamong women in New Zealand hadgreatly improved since she was a memberof the last team to visit the Dominion."Naturally I am very pleased with the

success of my team," added Miss Lloyd." I am delighted that Miss Hartiganshowed her true form yesterday and to-day, I am taking home two improvedplayers in Miss Flail and Miss Hartigan.As .a member of the New South WalesCouncil, which has care of junior tennis,it is a great pleasure to see a definite ad-vance in the standard of play of two ofour most promising juniors."

WINNERS CONGRATULATED

GOVERNOR PRESENTS PRIZES

THE LADY BLEDISLOE'S GIFT.

The winners of the various titles inconnection with the championship tourna-ment received the hearty congratulations,accompanied by a handshake, from theGovernor-General and the Lady Rledis-loe, when Lord Bledisloe presented theprizes at the end of play on Saturday.The announcement by the Governor-Gen-eral that the Lady Bledisloe had pre-sented a cup for competition at futurechampionship meetings was received withhearty applause by the large crowd whichhad remained for the ceremony.

" Her Excellency and myself have beendelighted with the piny wo have seenin the finals," said Lord Bledisloe. " Ithas been a pleasure to meet the Aus-tralian ladies and to greet them, if notto beat them. They have shown NewZealand tennis of the highest order, andhavij given Now Zealanders an induce-ment to improve their play, so that whenthe next Indies' team visits the Common-wealth I hope tlicv will be able togivo their cousins a good thrashing."(Laughter.)

The Governor-General created furtheramusement when he that thereason for Wellington players achievinggieater success at. the tournament thanAurklandcrs was that there had beena Welling'on wind blowing all day.

Mr. R. N. K. Swanston, president ofthe New Zealand Lawn Tennis Associa-tion, called for three cheers for the Gover-nor-General and the Lady Bledisloe, andhis request was readily acceded to. Mr.Swanston also thanked the Aucklandpublic for its record patronage of thetournament.

MATCH AT HAMILTON.[from our own correspondent.)

HAMILTON, Sunday.The Australian lady tennis players, who

are touring Now Zealand, will visit Ham-ilton next Saturday and will play promin-ent local players. The visitors are Mrs.Molesworth, Miss Valkenburg, Miss Har-tigan and Miss Hall. The local team hasnot yet been chosen, but will probably in-rlu:le Mrs. Waters, Mcrrinsville; Miss N.Beverley, Matamata; and Miss E. Newell,Hamilton.

THE NUNNELEY CASKET.

VICTORY FOR WELLINGTON.

SEVEN MATCHES TO THREE.

MRS. NAPIER WINS AGAIN.

By winning two out of the four singlesmatches played at the Stanley Streetcourts on Saturday in conjunction withwi'h the New Zealand championships, theWellington ladies' lawn tennis team re-tained the Nunncley Casket for anotheryear. It won seven matches to three,with two doubles unplayed. The Auck-land players showed to better advan-tage than on the first day, securing twoout of the four singles. Mrs. Napieragain played well, and kept her unbeatenrecord by defeating Miss Ilowe, whileMiss Marjorie Macfarlane played well tobeat Miss D. Nicholls.

Steady and evenly-contested tennis tookplace between Mrs. Napier and MissHowe. The Wellington player's slicedshot was difficult to handle in the wind,and she held a slight advantage through-out the first set, which sho won at 6—3.Mrs. Napier improved her length andpaco in the second set and led 5—3,taking tho set on her own service at6—4/

Miss Howe started well in the thirdset, but Mrs. Nnpier picked up by gooddriving and gained a lead of 5—2. MissHowe resisted strongly in tho eighthgnine, there being many pretty drivingrallies. The Auckland player's aggres-sive. game eventually triumphed, how-ever, and she. took the set at 6—2, aftera match in which both players showedto advantage.

Miss Ramsay failed lo hold Mrs. Dykes,who won in straight se's. The Auck-land player put up a better showing inthe second set, and for a time kept oneven terms, but Mrs. Dykes went awayagain with a run of clever play.

Miss Marjorie Macfarlane started slowlyagainst Miss Nicholls, but was on eventerms at 4—all, and held her servicefor a 5—4 lead. The 10th game wasa lung one. Miss Nicholls led 40—love,but Miss Macfarlane evened, arid eventu-ally forced the Wellington player intoerrors, to take the set at 6—4.

M iss Nicholls led s—l in the secondset, fine cross-court driving having theAuckland player in difficulties. A runof good play gave Miss Macfarlane thenext three games, but Miss Nicholls wonher own delivery for the se„'. Flayingwell under difficult windy conditions, MissMacfarlane led 3—l and then 5—3 inthe deciding set, and she took the seton her own service without the loss ofanother game.

M iss Marion Macfarlane and Mrs. D.G. France had an even match, the Well-ington player taking the first set at 7—5.Miss Macfarlane volleyed well on occa-sions, but in the end lost to her oppo-nent's greater steadiness. Mrs. Franceled s—love in the second set. MissMacfarlane secured the sixth game bygood driving, but Mrs. France took thesot at 6—l and the match.

Following were the results:—Miss Marjorie Macfarlane (Auckland),

beat Miss Nicholls (Wellington), 6—4,4—6, 6—3.

Mrs. Napier (Auckland) beat Miss HoweWellington), 3—6. 6—3, 6—2..

Mrs. Dykes (Wellington) beat MissRamsay (Auckland), 6—l, 6—3.

Mrs. D. .G. France (Wellington) beatMiss Marion Macfarlane (Auckland),7—5, 6—l.

GOVERNMENT'S POLICY.

CRITICISM BY MR. HOLLAND.

ECONOMY COMMISSION'S TASK

[BY TELEGRAI'II.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]GREYMOUTH, Saturday.

Attacking the Coalition Government inan address at Runanga, Mr. 11. E. Hol-land, Leader of the Opposition, said theGovernment had gone to the country inDecember asking for a blank cheque andpromising that, if this were given, itwould produce a policy that would redeemthe situation in New Zealand. Themajority of the people, he added, hadgone blindfolded to the polls and hadgiven the blank cheque asked for.

In his address, in which lie devotedattention to the Royal Commission whichis to make recommendations regardingpublic economies, Mr. Holland said that.,notwithstanding the significant advanceby the Labour Parly, the Governmenthad such a substantia! majority that itwas in a position to carry through thewhole of whatever programme it adopted.The pre-election pronouncement? of theCoalition were in no way being hon-oured. and the conr\ions in relation tounemployment and poverty were fastbecoming worse.

Instead of coming forward with apolicy of remedial legislation, (he Govern-ment was now busy setting up a RoyalCommission, to which was to be dele-gated the task of framing a policy whichthe Government had apparently founditself incapable of formulating. It spokevolumes for the ineptitude of the Coali-tion, continued Mr. Holland, that itshould have convened a session for Parlia-ment. to deal with a policy that was asyet unprepared and which, when pre-pared, would be the work of an outsidebody and not of the Cabinet. Further-more, the Government could only hopethat the commission would have its re-poit, in part, ready for submission sometime during the session. It could notguarantee when the details of the policyto be made for it would bo available.

WOMAN'S BODY FOUND.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]WELLINGTON, Saturday.

Found floating in the water near Day'sRay wharf at 3 p.m. yesterday, the bodyof a woman, clad in a bathing suit, hasbeen identified as that of Mrs. ChristinaHannah, of 60, Rakau Road, ilataitai.who was drowned \vhi!o bathing on 81111-day last.

CINDER TRACK RACES.

FAMOUS RIDERS COMPETE.

HUXLEY MEETS WITH MISHAP.

ANOTHER COMPETITOR INJURED.

Particularly keen competition in inter-national events provided exciting racingat the Western Springs Speedway onSaturday evening, when the competitorsincluded two prominent riders, T. Farn-don, of England, and V. Huxley, probablythe best-known broadsider in the world.Contrary to expectations, Iluxley wasnot the outstanding performer of theevening, Farndon and A. Mattson, theDominion champion, giving, tho best dis-plays.

An accident occurred at tho conclusionof tho Big Twelve Handicap, when J.Jackson,- of England, collided withHuxley as the Australian was slow-ing down, throwing him heavily.Huxley escaped with a severe shaking,but Jackson was less fortunate, re-ceiving slight concussion which necessi-tated his removal to tho Auckland Hos-pital. Although he was not actually in-jured, Huxley was not up to champion-ship standard after the crash, while hisreserve mount, which he had to use onaccount of his other machino beingdamaged in the collision, could not berelied upon. It is a coincidence that onhis first appearance at Wellington Huxleyalso failed to impress, but on tho secondnight ho rode there lie won six out ofeight, events.

In .spito of Huxley's misfortune, (hecrowd of spectators, one of tho largestthat has attended the speedway this year,witnessed some excellent racing betweenFarndon and Mattson. The local manhas improved considerably during tinl

[iast month, probably on account ofhaving been matched against some of themost famou.i riders of the world, andalthough he could not beat Farndon, heran him very close in several events.

In the first of the international matchesMattson drew tho outside position androde round Jackson on the first bend.Farndon made the most of the insideplace and Huxley, who had not been in-volved in the collision with Jackson atthis stage, could not overtake the English-man. Farndon's time, lm 18 l-ss, isparticularly good and was the best ofthe evening.

The most successful rider was Earndon,who won all three of the internationalevents, a match race against Huxley andthe Big Twelve Handicap. J. Gower, aPalmerston North rider, who had neverbeen on the Western Springs track before,did particularly well to ride second toEarndon in two races, the third heat andtho final of tho Big Twelve Handicap.Although he received 30 yards from theEnglishman, Gower gave a very creditableperformance, being beaten by a narrowmargin in the first event. Other riderswho performed well were C. Goldberg,E. Day, D. Mattson and 11. 'l'etley.

The results are as follows:11NTERNATIONAL RACK.

(England v. Australia and New Zealand.)Race.—-T. Earndon. England

(J.A.P.). 1; V. Huxley, Australia (Rudge).2; A. Mattson, New Zealand (J.A.P.), 3., From an excellent start, Earndon, on theinside, drew ahead at the first bend. Matt-son, who started on the outside, rode roundJackson, England, taking third place behindHuxley. The order was unaltered through-out the race, which nevertheless proved athrilling event, as Earndon was fully ex-tended to beat the other two men. Time,lrn 18 l-ss. >

Second Ra-e.—T. Earndon. 1; A. Matt-son, 2; C. Goldberg, New Zealand, 3.Once again Earndon won comfortably,taking Iho inside place from Mattson atthe start. Huxley's reserve motor gavetrouble, while Goldberg, although good, wasnot fast enojgh to overtake Mattson. Time,lm IS -l-Ss.

Third Race.—T. Farndon,' 1; A. Mattson,2; C. Goldberg, 3. '

On the first bend Earndon, Mattson andIluxley were riding level, but the Austra-lian's motor failed, while Farndon gaineda short lead over the local man. Gold-berg was fast, but could not overtake theleaders, Farndon winning easily. Time,lm IS 3-5 a

MATCH RACE.T. Earn lon (England), 1; V. Huxley

(Australia), 2.Two of the leading riders of the world

were matched in this event, Farndon draw-ing tho inside place. He started well, butfell on the first bend, the race being re-started. At the second start Farndongained a lead of a length, but the ' Aus-tralian drew level in the third lap and wasgoing well when his motor failed. Earn-don thus won easily, Huxley finishing wellback with his motor missing badly. Time,lm 22s

TEAMS CONTESTS.First Race.—F. Day (Norton), 1; J. Cor-

mack (Norton), 2.Day and his team-mate, Cormack. were

not seriously challenged by the representa-tives of Cairns' team, finishing respectivelyfirst and second without difficulty. Time,lm 23 l-ss.

Second Race.—D. Mattson (Norton), 1;H. Telley .Rudge), 2.

A good win for Mattson, who rode well.Time, lm 23 4-5s

Third Race.—B. Cairns (Rudge), 1; S.Casey (Rudge), 2.

Casey rode a good raeo. finishing closebehind tho winner Way fell, while Silichwas well behind. Time, lm 255.

BIG TWELVE HANDICAP.First Heat,.—V. Huxley (Rudge), f',o yards

behind, 1; B. Smith (Rudge), 30 yards be-hind, 2.

A very easy win for Huxley. Smithdid well to beat Jackson, who collided withthe winner after the race. Time, lm'23 4-Ss

Second Heat.—W. Herbert (Rudge). 30yards behind, 1; W. Coylo (Norton), 30yards behind. 2.

Neither of the other starters completedtho course. Time, lm 30 2-ss.

Third Heat.—T. Farndon (J.A.P.), f.Ovdshhd, 1; J. Go.vor (Rudge), 30yds bhd,

A very good race, with Farndon at hisbest. Tim*, Ini 235.

Final.—T Farndon. GO yds blid. 1 : J.Gower. 30yds bhd, 2.

Huxley was left at tho start, Farndontaking the lead !rom Gower in the earlystages. Herbert's motor also stopped,Farndon winning by half a lap. Time,ltn 25 l-ss.

TAIv APUNA II AXDIC A I'.First Heat.—J. Cormnck (Norton). 15yds

Mul, 1; T3. Carns (Rudge), liOyds blul, 2.Time. Ini '2O 1 ss.

Second Heat. ('. Mnrtrnn (Norton!. 15ydsbhd, 1 ; W. Allen (Rudgo), 30yds bhcl, 2.Time. lm HO 2-ss.

Third Heit. —D. MnMson (Nor(on), 25ydsMid, 1; J. McDonald (Douglas), 15yds blul,2. Time. 1m '2B l-ss.

Fourth TTcit. [l. Tetley (Rndsc), "Oydrblul, 1: A. AVny (Rudge), 15yda bhd. 2.Time, lm 20 3 ss.

First Semi-final C. Morgan. 15yds bhd.1; tT. Oormack, 15yds blid, 2.

Ail the starters fell evrept Morgan. Cor-niaHc pushing his machine for 50 yards toq'nlify for second. Time. 1m 27 <l-5s

Srrortrl Somi-finnl.—lT. 'Policy. '2ovds bhd,1 D. Malison, 25yds bhd. 2. Time, Ini275.

pj n; ,l —TI. Tetlev, 20yds bhd, 1 ; D. Mntt-rou. 25yds blul, 2

Both Cormnck and Morgan fell m (hefirst bend, Tetley lending Ma It son by 25yards. In C'o third lap Mattson drewlevel, but could not pass Tetley winningby a' narrow margin. Time. lin 28 4-53.

BROADSIDING IN SOUTH.

EVENTS AT CHRISTCH URCH.

[by telegraph.—PßESS association.]CIIRISTCHURCH, Sunday.

In a solo attempt on (he track recordat the speedway last night, Dicky Caseestablished the fastest time for tho season,lm 20 l-ss. Results of races were:—

First Division Handicap.—Ranbv (3s),and Hobson (3s), dead-heat, 1; Roscoe(ss), 3. Time, lm 20 l-ss.

Second Division Handicap.—Talbot(2s), 1; Farmer (2s), 2; Russell (2s), 3.Time, lm 32 l-ss.

Champions' Match Race.—Case beatJackson in two heats. Best time, lm 21s.

Tasman Match Race.—Wicks • beatPacker. Time, lm 245.

Empire Scratch Race.—Blacklock, 1;Packer, 2j Hull, 3. Time, lm 21 3-ss.

SATURDAY'S CRICKET.

Dm OF SMALL SCORING.

EDEN TEAM DEFEATS Y.M.C.A.

AN EASY WIN FOR GRAFTON.

ALLCTT'S SPLENDID BOWLING.

Some interesting cricket characterisedtho final series of matches in the firstround of the Auckland Cricket Associa-tion's championship, which was concludedon Saturday. In spite of easy wicketssmall scoring resulted in all games.

Eden gained a first innings victoryover Y.M.C.A. in the principal match atEden Park,»the latter failing dismallywith its batting, while King's Old Boystook the honours in the game with Pon-sonby, gaining a four-point win.

University fought hard to stave offd-efeat against Parnell, but went downultimately on the first innings, whileNorth Shore's poor batting form wasagain evident at Devonport to give Graf-ton an easy six-point win.

An outstanding feature of this lastgame was the performance of C. E. W.Allcott, who secured two "hat-tricks," tak-ing 16 wickets in all during the match ata cost of 44 runs.

Phenomenal bowling by Allcott, of Graf-ton, completely dazzled the North Shorebatsmen in the match at tho DevonportDomain. Grafton had no difficulty ingaining an outright decision an hour be-fore the call of time. Declaring its inn-ings closed with five wickets down for227, the Grafton team dismissed itsopponents for a meagre 46. North Shorehad made 112 in the first innings.

Alleott accomplished the remarkablefeat of securing (wo lint-tricks in the one

innings. With the first ball of his ninthover he caught and bowled Edmunds forsi.\ runs. Then he clean bowled Saunders.No sooner had Rankin reached (he creasethan he was caught in slips by Cowie,this completing the first "hat-trick."

Sscond "Hat-trick."Ferguson and Gerrard had only added

nine runs (o the total before three morewickets foil to Alleott with successiveballs. Gerrard, caught in slips by Cowie,then Matthews, whose first hit was ac-

cepted by Horspool, and finally Archer,clean bowled, returned to the pavilion insuccession.

Allcott's figures at the end were eightwickets for 14 runs. His 13 overs in-cluded six maidens. In three succes-sive maiden overs lie look four wickets.Ilis average in 'lie first innings on theprevious Saturday was eight for 30, his18 overs on that occasion including sixmaidens.

Six of the North Shore batsmen failedto score at all, and only two reacheddouble figures, the highest scorer beingFerguson (13). He gave several chances.

Practically all the Grafton batsmen whowent to the" crease performed well. Ken-batted confidently for bis 71 and Burkehad his wicket intact with 51 against hisname.

The most successful North Shore bowl-ers were Coates. who took two for 35, andSaunders and Nicholas.

Smith Bats Well.An easy wicket faced Ponsonby when

it continued its first innings againstKing's Old Boys at Eden Park on Satur-day. The latter compiled the~good totalof 215 runs on the first day and Ponsonbymade a bad start, losing three wickets for17 runs.

Smith and Lendrum resumed the in-nings to the bowding of Simpson and Mc-Millan. Both batsmen opened confidentlyand runs came at a fast rate. _ Smithscored prettily all round the wicket inspite of several bowling changes, a finewristy drive past extra cover earning himfrequent applause. His partner scored atrifle slower but just as effectively andthe. total was taken to 73 before a breakwas effected, Smith being bowled bySimpson for 42. _

Monteith was soon aggressive on joiningLendrum, lifting two fine sixes beforebeing dismissed for 22. _ Lendrum wastrapped by Lewis when his score read 44,a fine display having included five fours.

Seven wickets were down for 145 runsat this stage and Ponsonby appeared tohave a fighting chance. A well-played 29by Williams brightened the prospects, but

•tlie remaining batsmen failed and Pon-sonby was all out for 175, givingOld Boys a first innings victory.

Simpson proved the niosi effective ofthe King's Old Boys bowlers, sending theball down fast and accurately to secure sixfor 56 runs. Lewis bowled effectively andtook two for 43.

The King's Old Boys' fielding was keen,while Coath gave a good exhibition he-hind the wickets, taking three catches.

King's Old Boys went to thS crease fora second innings and scored 116 for fivewickets, the principal contributors beingThomson (23), ("oath (26) and McMillan(25). Sneddon took two wickets for 32ruTis.

Failure of Y.M.O.A.In spite of a troublesome wind, which

assisted the bowlers considerably,V.MO.A. should have made more than143 runs in reply to Eden's first inningstotal of 240. Eden's attack was not out-standing, although G. L. Weir, who didmost damage, flighted the ball effectivelyand made an occasional one get upsharply.

Elliott and Sutherland resumedY.M.C.A.'s innings, the score being one,

wicket for one, run from the previous Sat-urday. Neither batsman stayed long andwhen Cooper was also dismissed cheaplyfour wickets were down for 17 runs.Fiator and T. Lyon looked like providingthe necessary partnership to stop the"rot" but the first-named appeared un-fortunate to be given out caught behindfollowing a half-hearted appeal.

T. Lyon carried on stubbornly, in spiteof being partnered by a succession of bats-men, watching every ball carefully andnot refraining from hitting the loose oneshard. 11. Lyon, coming in ninth, stayedwith his brother for 52 minutes in scoringthree runs, but the partnership yielded43 runs and saved a follow on. The sidewas all out at 5.12 p.m. for 143, T. Lyonhaving contributed a splendid 73.

G. L. Weir secured four wickets for 44runs, while Mcßae kept a steady lengthto take three for 43.

Kden's fielding was pood on the whole,a number of runs being cut off by alertfieldsmen. The tail-cnders of the Edenside were snnt in for a hit in the secondinnings and at stumps had scored 73runs for five wickets.

McCoy In Form.University failed to take advantage of

the good position it held from the previousweek against Parnell, when, in reply tothe latter's total of 160 University hadcompiled 48 for two wickets. Leys, with34 to 'his credit, continued his inningsonly to be bowled by McCoy after addingtwo runs.

None of the remaining batsmen couldsum np the attack, and the side was .illout for 115 runs. McCoy bowled splen-didly in taking six wickets for 43 runs.By mixing his deliveries well he had allthe batsmen puz/.led.

Parnell's second innings realised but 87runs, Matheson bowling well to securefive for 46. University was then loft anhour to make 131 runs to reverse the firstinnings defeat for an outright win. Inspite of a good effort tho batting sidefailed, 102 for eight wickets being scoredat stumps.

Steady bowling by McCoy, who tookfour wickets for 43 runs,- also gave Par-nell a chance of securing an outright win,it appearing very likely at one stagethat University would be all out beforestumps. The later University batsmen,however, saved the situation.

NEW TRAM SERVICE.

avondale extension.

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY.

FUTURE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS.

The official opening of the new tramway

extension from Mount Albert to Avon-

dalo was held on Saturday afternoon,when tramcars ran on the route for the

first time. Residents of Avondale gatheredin force at the new terminus at Brown

Street to mark the event and a carnivalspirit prevailed.

A special tramcar conveying the Mayor,

Mr. G. W. Hutchison, the chairman ofthe Auckland Transport Board, Mr. J.

A. C. Allum, the tramways manager, Mr.A. E. Ford, members of the City Coun-cil and adjacent local bodies, left tho

Mount Albert terminus at 2 p.m. and

arrived at the new terminus about 2.15p.m. Immediately behind the special carwas another one conveying members ofthe public. The official party alightedand a ribbon held across the track byMrs. P. Richardson and Miss Johnsonwas cut by Mrs. Allum.

The Mayor said it was an importantday for Avondale. Without wishing toenter upon a controversy regarding themerits of b ises and trams, it was hisopinion that if they were starting a trans-port system to-day they would go in for

buses. Having started with trams, how-ever, it was a right and proper tiling tocontinue with them.

Triple Benefit oi Service.

Tho city looked upon Avondale as aprospective paying investment. It wasnot expected that outlying districts ab-sorbed by the city should pay their wayfrom the outset, but they knew theywould do so in time. Avondale had donethe proper thing by amalgamating withthe citv.

Mr. Hutchison refeired to the variousworks in progress at Avondale and saidthe extension of the tram service to thedistrict would confer a triple benefit.In the first place it would confer a bene-fit on the people by petting them to andfrom the city; it would benefit the Trans-

port Board in point of revenue; and thocity would benefit by having its develop-

ment advanced.Mr. Allum said the estimate of cost

of the work was £58,400, but althoughthe final figures were not yet availablehe could say the actual cost would comevery much within that figure. It wasproposed to maintain a minimum 16-minute service with a 10-m;nute serviceduring rush hours. When traffic war-ranted further cars would be put into ser-vice. At present the extension wasdivided into two sections, the divisionbeing at Ennismore Road, but the boardhad been asked to so arrange thesections on the Mount Albert route asto leave the extension as one section only.This request would be considered bythe board, and in the meantime thethrough fare to the city would remainat 6d, so that through passengerswould pay for one additional section only.

Future Electric Railway.Extensions to the board's system might

have to be considered in future, whenthe. possibility of trackless trams andomnibuses would have to be taken intoaccount. In extending the existing tramline to Avondale it was realised thattrams were not tho final means of trans-port between Avondale and the city.Trams primarily were for short-distanceriders, and the ultimate route from Avon-dale to the city would be by way of anelectric railway through the Morningsidetunnel.

Mr. W. F. Stilwell, Mayor of MountAlbert, expressed appreciation of the fore-sight of the Transport Board in extend-ing the trams to Avondale.

Mr. A. ,T. Morrish. of the AvondaleDevelopment Association, congratulatedall associated with the work.

The National Anthem was then playedby the Auckland Municipal Band, whichcontinued to play selections throughoutthe afternoon. For the rest of the rbya special service was operated betweenAvondale and the Mount Albert Terminusand was well patronised. Yesterday aregular through service from Meadowbankto Avondale. being an extension of theMeadowbank-Mount Albert service, wasput into operation for the first time.

EMPIRE MUSKETRY TROPHY.

WON BY AUCKLAND SCHOOL.

CADETS' FINE PERFORMANCE.

The distinction of winning the. EailRoberts Imperial Cadet Shooting Trophywhich was competed for by teams repre-senting cadet corps throughout the BritishEmpire, has fallen to the second cadetbattalion (Mount Albert Grammar School)of the North Auckland Regiment.

Tho team of four boys secured 30bpoints in a possible total of 320, 16 morethan the. runners-up. Tho, individualscores were:—Corporal P. E. Wakefieldand Cadet C. J. Robieson. each 78, thepossihlo being 80; Cadets W. H. Jenkinand A. M. Jenkinson, each 75.

The other placed teams were, the 62ndbattalion, Hamilton Central Collegiate In-stitute , Canada, 290 points, 2; 43rd/48tlibattalion Australian Military Forces, 287,3; Liverpool College Officers' TrainingCorps, England, 278, 4. The winner inthe previous year was the 43rd/48th bat-talion, Australian Military Forces, with ascore of 303, and in 1929 the HarrowSchool Officers' Training Corps, England,283.

In 1930 the team representing the NewZealand Southern Command was jjlacedfifth and the Northern Command, sixth.For the 1931 competition the Mount Al-bert Grammar School team was selectedto represent the Northern Command as aresult of a preliminary contest in \yhiclithe majority of the cadet battalions in tuecommand competed.

The Auckland team compiled its scorelast August, the lesults being forwardedto the National Rifle Association, Bisley,England. The practices comprised fiverounds deliberate at 500yds. ; firinp withmovement, one round at each • range be-tween 500yds. and 100yds. ; fivo roundsrapid at 200yds.; and five rounds snap-shooting at 200yds.

The trophy has been in existence since1907 and teams representing the variouscommands in the Dominion have usuallybeen entered. This year's result is re-garded by officials as extremely gratify-ing.

OBITUARY.

MR. EDWARD WALTER

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]STRATFORD. Saturday.

The death lias occurred of Mr. EdwardWalter, a former M.P. for Stratford, atthe age of 66 years, lie was born inCornwall and came to New Zealand in1886. After a year in the Waikato andHawke's Bay, Mr. Walter took up landat Douglas, where he lived until hisdentil. He rendered long service to localbodies, and was a former chairman of theStratford County Council. He defeatedthe Hon. R. Masters fot the Stratfordseat in 1925, but lost it subsequently toMr. W. J. Poison, M.P. Mr. Walter hadbeen ill for the last six months.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.TRAFFIC CONTROL.

Sir,—When"ls the farce at the Graftonintersection likely to cease ? Surely

it has more than proved to bo unsuitableat this point. Traffic is constantly heldup quite unnecessarily. .When "go" is

registered at the bridge side your path isoften blocked by tramcars crossing fromeither Karangahape Road to SymondsStreet or vice versa. Such a signallingdevice is only suitable for a clear crosstraffic and then an even flow. None ofthese factors are in evidence here,, Whatis the council waiting forGivis.

SATISFACTORY RELIEF WORK.Sir,—The public has had much causo

to grumble over the waste of public moneyon relief work. It is therefore most re-freshing to henr and see that some reliefwork has not only been done honestly andthoroughly—the money well spent for use-ful work—but that those employed havegiven a good day's work and have morethan earned every penny paid them. Irefer to the roads and improvementsundertaken hy the Ostend Road Board atWaiheke. I have watched a good dealof relief work undertaken by other boards,but the careful overseeing and loyal co-operation of the men employed by theOstend Road Board, I think, will be astanding memory of what can be doneand that there are still some men left inNew Zealand who belifve in honesty. Icongratulate the board and the men.

An Ostend Ratepayer.

NEW ZEALAND BUTTER.Sir,—l have been very much interested

in the various letters that have appearedon the above question, and it seems tonio that one great point has been over-looked when butter from Denmark iscompared with that of New Zealand. Itis that Denmark in the past has capturedpractically the whole of the fresh (un-salted) butter market, and when doingtheir shopping people in England as arule will willingly pay a little more perpound for the Danish article. Althoughpractically all butter consumed in New-Zealand is salted one must neverthelessnot lose sight of the fact that in Englandthere is a considerable percentage of con-sinners who use nothing but fresh (un-saltedj butter, and it is here undoubtedlywhere Denmark holds her trump card inhaving all the facilities for supplyingsame. The only remedy to my way ofthinking is to inaugurate an aggressiveselling campaign in the English marketand a reorganisation of the way themarketing is handled over there.

Per Ardua ad Astra.

EDUCATION ECONOMIES..Sir,—As a Maori whose children have

attended both native and Europeanschools I heartily approve of the sugges-tions made in the letter by " Amalga-mate." I believe the idea 'of employingmarried couples in native schools was toshow the Maori people the kind of homelife they should aim at. Personally Iadmire more the home life led by theteacher of our pakeha*school. His wifewith her four children in a well-kepthome is a kind and sympathetic adviserto the Maori people in the district. TheMaori children attending the: school makeexcellent progress under the trainedyoung assistant teacher while in thejunior forms. They have the advantagesthat board schools provide more liberallythan native schools, I feel my childrennow they attend a pakeha school will findout if they can attain the same standardas white children. If Maoris are to suc-ceed they must face the same conditionsas the white I'ace. The school is an ex-cellent trying out ground. Let us abolishdifferences, allowing married women todevote themselves to their homes andmaking room for many g;irls who nowhave no opportunity to use their training.

Whae.ekura.

EXCHANGE RATES.Sir.—Our two principal eompstitors on

the British box butter market are theArgentine and Australia. Argentine but-ter is mostly unsalted, and the last Con-trol Board's quotation gives a differenceof 10 per cent, in favour of New Zealandunsalted. Owing to there being a4Oper cent, premium for exchange, theArgentine supplier, with an inferiorarticle, receives 3d per lb. more than wedo. Australian is quoted within 2s or3s per cwt. of New Zealand price. Theyenjoy a 25 per cent, exchange premiumwhich nets them ]J.d above us. With afurther 2d per llj. from the Pattersonscheme, the Australian supplier has anadvantage over us of 3£d per lb. TheGovernments of these countries have notinterfered with the law of supply and de-mand as regards the value of their pro-ducers' money in London, but when thepoor unfortunate Now Zealand suppliers,after spending heavily on both farm andfactory, to improve quality, finding thatfor better butter they are getting amuch poorer return than their competi-tors, demand that they should have themarket price for their money in London,they are accused of desiring inflation. Wesell our butter at market rates find all wedesire is that the money that the butterrealises should also be on the open marketwithout, interference or control. Six orseven years ago it was costing us nearly

per lb. of butter to get our remit-tances from London There was no talkof interference then. We paid up. Itis most unjust and unfair that there, shouldbe any control now. J. E. Leeson.

Morrinsvi'lle. -

Sir,—The resolution by the executive ofthe Associated Chambers of Commerce con-demning the action of the Governmentin instituting an exchange pool is in keep-ing with the principle for which thechambers and commercial interests gener-ally have been striving for years, lessGovernment interference in business.Generally this is a good rule., but theexceptional circumstances provide excel-lent grounds for an exception to thisrule. It is :in the best interests ofthe wholo country that our credit over-seas should be preserved at; all costs andthe Government should not be hinderedin its efforts by the destructive and or-ganised criticism which is being levelledat it. Those advocating a free and openmarket for exchange have also openlyadvocated forcing the exchange rates upto 30 per cent.,, thus bringing the creditof tliis country overseas down to (he levelof that of Australia. If the " outsidemarket " is to be successful in forcingexchange ra'es up to the levels they haveadvocated, they will have to starve thobanks of London funds, so as to elimi-nate competition from this source. Inthe first place, without the security ofthe produce exported, the banks cannotbo expected, to make advances thereon.From what other source do the primaryproducers hope to secure advances againstthe produce they export? It is certainthat the importers will not be inter-ested in purchasing London funds at Jhehigh rates advocated. lluw, then, dothese advocates of high exchanges hopeto get back their London funds for dis-tribution to producers ? In such cir-cumstances it is quito conceivable thatthe banks may refuse to continue ad-vances to the producers, and it may there-fore be a long time before payment isreceived for their produce. The presentfinancial crisis is a national emergencyfrom which no section of the communityshould bo allowed to profit,. During thewar the resources of this country werepooled for the successful prosecution ofour arms, and at that time no one raisedany objection. In the present crisis,which is an aftc-rrnath of the war. theGovernment should not fear to pool ourfinancial resources if it is convinced thatsuch action is in the best interests ofthe whole community. Under tho pooltho rates of exchange will be varied bythe banks, according to the law of supplyand demand, and having regard to thocircumstances for the time being, andwith full consideration for the interestsof all sections of the community alike.

Gainor Jackson.

FERTILISERS.Sir,—Can any of your readers tell mo - •

why sulphur from White notused in our fertiliser works? The pres.ent, as never before, seems to be the timewhen New Zealand should look to its ownnatural resources. \Yrab.

STEAMER FARES.

Sir,—I was pleased to read_"Lower

Deck's" letter re third-class shipping faresand quite agree that it is time they werereduced. If the shipping companies areto prosper and show dividends, they willhave to study other classes, independentof the tourist class. Why not introducolower rates to suit the times, as at thepresent rates there is little hope of seeingour homeland again.

25 Per Cent. Cut.

THE ECONOMY COMMISSION.

Sir,—Ifc would have been more satis,factory to the taxpayers if the PrimeMinister had graciously condescended toinform them what remuneration eachof the members of this commission wasto receive, and furnished an'estimate asto the cost of clerical assistance andother incidental expenses. The most opti-mistic do not believe that these commis-sioners will act with vigour and resolu.tion. Mr. Forbes has probably forgottenthat within the past few years many thou-sands of pounds have been wastedon every species of board and commis-sion without the slightest benefit to any-body, except to those who sat on them,and" there is no reason to suppose thatthis commission will not be quite asuseless and expensive as its predecessorCould means be found to have New Zea-land declared a Crown colony taxationwould fall 50 per cent. The Economy Com-mission will not reduce it 5 per cent. •

Taxpayer.

HINTS ON GARDENING.

Sir.—A few hints on gardening may heuseful to beginners. February is a goodtime to commence raising hardy annualsand some vegetables. To raise seeds,make a frame and cover it with calicoor sheeting and placo boxes of a con-venient size in it. Place the legs of tliaframe in water to keep out slugs andwoodlice. A kerosene tin cut in two willanswer nicely. Put about a tablespoonof kerosene in each tin to keep down mos-quitoes. Make the frame much higher inthe back so that the calico can be rolled 4

up and down. By this means the boxescan be shaded from too hot sun o?-

too heavy rain. When gardeningremember it is easier to keep the hoegoing a little every day than to allowweeds to grow big. It takes less timeto exterminate the weeds when small thanto allow them go to seed. For weedinga board covered with a sack comes in veryuseful for kneeling on. A small flat piece ofwooc'l to rest your hand on when weedingkeeps the earth from your hand. If you

have plants to spare send some to thebackblocks. They may take an interestin them and compete at the variousshews. Whakatake.

HOUSING OF COWS.Sir,—With reference to the article pub-

lished on January 23, undoubtedly Den-mark shows us a good example in thecare of cattle, Jin example we would dowell to emulate. As Mr. E. E. Davispointsoouttt cows kept warm and well-fed during winter months make an amplereturn for this attention in a milk supplythat never diminishes or deteriorates. Thesuggestion that the Government give em-<ployment by building stables for housingcattle in winter is an excellent one. Con-structive employment such as this is whatNew Zealand badly needs at the moment,—something that will bring in a returnfor money spent. As the wealth of thiscountry practically depends on the pros-perity of the farming community, assis-tance in this direction would not comaamiss. An art union organised to suppiyfunds for this scheme would, I feel sure,meet with a hearty response. Calves ex-posed to all. weathers cannot in the coursoof nature develop into healthy, full milk-producing cows. Heavy losses during pastwinter were experienced by farmer#owing to the death of calves due to ex-posure. Day after day and week afterweek, cattle were subjected to chilling,drenching rains, to the detriment of themilk yield. Can we not, learn frqm a.country which has become a leading lightin the dairying world, provide adequateshelter for stock and at the same timegivo the unemployed constructive occu-pation ? • W.J.C.

PUBLIC SERVICE ECONOMY.Sir,—"Equal Sacrifice," in his letter

of January 26, suggests that civil ser-vants, on being retired at 30 years' ser-vice, would be enabled to live comfort-ably on a pension of half their presentsalaries. Many hundreds, possiblythousands, of civil servants would be onlytoo pleased to leave the service uponsuch conditions, but "Equal Sacrifice''is apparently unaware of the provisionsof the recent Finance Act, which da-creed that an officer, instead of receiv-ing a pension of . one-sixtieth for eachyear of service, thereby enabling anofficer with 30 years' service to retire onhalf his salary—must suffer a reductionin his pension of at least 7 per cent, foreach year of service less .than 55 years.Thus, the officer quoted by "Equal Sacri-fice," instead of receiving £250 perannum, would receive £172 10s. Further-more, while this might look sufficientlyattractive to induce numbers of civil ser-vants to retire willingly after 30 years'service, it must be remembered that com-paratively few officers attain a salary of£SOO per annum. The Post and Tele-graph service is a concrete example. Ofa staff of 9000 officers, 65 only receiv.9a salary of £SOO or more per annum, orless than 1 per cent. The small numberof officers attaining anything like a do-cent salary has long been a bone of con-tention on the part of civil servants gen-erally, and Pest and Telegraph officersin particular. While on the subject, itmight interest "Equal Sacrifice" to learnthat more than 50 jier cent, of the civilservants, after they have paid their com-pulsory 5 per cent, salary deductions farsuperannuation purposes, receive a salaryof less than £4 per week. In these days,when salary "cuts" are a fruitful topicof conversation, it would be well for"Equal Sacrifice" and others similarlyminded, to ponder not only upon equalsacrifices, but upon equal opportunitiesand equal remuneration.

Post ANKO Telegraph

THEFT OF THREE LAMBS.

FARMER SENT TO PRISON.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—rRESS ASSOCIATION.]CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday,

On a charge of stealing three lanpJSvalued at £2 5s belonging to Vt illiarilJames, of Leithfield, Frederick ArthurHayward Penfold, a farmer, was sen-tenced to four months' imprisonment bythe magistrate at Amberley. The policesaid the parties were neighbours.

Penfold was convicted and dischargedon a second charge that he was found inpos&'ssion of eight sheepskins from whichihe ears had been removed.

AUCKLAND MUNICIPAL BAND.

Another large and appreciative auuiencsattended the Auckland Municipal Bar.urecital at Albert Park last evening, wueflan interesting programme was presentedMany encores were demanded. Fine p-grammes were also given at Avon'daleSaturday afternoon and at the Zoologt.Park yesterday afternoon,. The

t

bi^ in4next performance v.'ill be given atChevalier on Thursday evening.

.THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 193212

A LESSON FROM 1931.

Tlio critical period through which wehave been passing has been a severe testin many ways. The general contractionof business has squeezed out inefficiencyand extravagance. Those who have re-tained their jobs have proved themselvesworthy. Businesses remaining on an evenkeel indicate capable management.

Proprietary lines have been very severelytested. And no greater proof of theefficacy of Baxter's Lung Preserver couldbe given than the way this famous remedylias again easily headed sales for 1931.

The public realise that it is costly anddangerous to experiment, with a cold.

Throughout 1932 it is quite evident that.Baxter's" will continue to be New Zea-

land's first lino of defence against coldsand all throat and chest troubles.

All chemists and stores sell Baxter's"in bottles at Is 6d, 2s 6d and 4s 6d.—Advt.

ATHLETIC SPORTS.CRICKET.

IgjCKI.AND ASSOCIATION

" "fIRST ROUND CONCLUDED.- 7

WELL IN THE LEAD.

gniiE scoiing was a feature of the finalof. matches in the nrst round, which

TSS ctßickiclecl on Saturday, in the Auck-C-ricfcel Association's senior chain-

-1 pkffls% The wickets were slightlygafj and easy, and in most cases bad bat-ing was responsible for the small scoring.

Eden secured a first innings victory

/9® Y-M.C.A in the match at Edenas aid King's Old Boys against

Poiisonby, while University lost fourto Paroell. Due to sne bowling

jy C. F- W- Allcott, a debacle was wit-jjgjgd at DevonJ)brt, where tiie local

dismissed for 46 runs, to givegjaftoc an outright urn. Grafton now

las a lead of sis points in the champion-ship- •'

Jbe following table shows the positionsof the 'teams

Cut- Won Lost No/ rj.gnt. Ist. Ist. re- Ch

P. YV. L. Ins. Ins. suit. PtßGraftoa -• 3 -

Ekn .. 6 1 - 22 3 23" Psaell -• S —4

YJLGJk . 8Kics's 0.8- S 1 1 22 2 20North Shore 8 1 22 2 1 ISPocsonby - SUalveruiiy 8

Jhe best batting performances on Sat-urday were:—T Lyon (Y.M.C.A.), 73;C Keir (Grafton), 71;, C. Burke (Graf-ton), 51 not out; N. Lendrum (Pon-fonby), 44; S. G. Smith (Ponson'hy), 42;E. T Leys (University), 56.

The best were:—C. F. W. All-/ coii,(Grafton), eight for 14; A. W. Mc-

Coy (Parnell), six for 43; J. B. Simpson(King's Old Boys), si:: for 52; A. M.Matheson (Grafton), five for 46; A. W.

~McCoy (Parnell), four for 43: G. L.Weir (Eden), four for 44; H. G. Vivian(Parcell), three for 42; J. Mcßae (Eden),three for 43; 11/ G. Vivian (Parnell),three for 47; J. M. Smith (Y.M.C.A.),two for 3; J. E. Mills (Eden), two for 6.

; GRAFTON'S OUTRIGHT VJCTOBY.

NORTH SHORE BATSMEN FAIL.

The complete collapse of the North Shorebatsmen enabled Graften to secure an outrright win in the natch at the DevonportDomain. The visiting team carried its first-day total of 113 to VZI7 with the loss of

,,

only three more wicketas. With five wickets's*■/ down tihe imsiags was declared closed. The

-most impressive batsmen ivere K.err, whoplayed a vigorous innings for 71. and

' Euiie. v.-ho was unbeaten with 51 to hiscredit. The North Shore side, which scored312 in the first innings, was dismissed for

i<s in its second innings. Allcott was thestnmbling. Hock, his eight wickets for 14,including two Scores:—

NORTH SHORE.First innings "'

.. . ca .. 112Second Innings.

D/Edmunds, c b Allcott <;

'A. &. Player, b C owi« .. ... .. fJ. T. Bush, ibw, b Allcott . . ..10P. E. Gerrard, o. Cowie. b Allcott .. ;>

, L H. Saunders, b Allcott .. . .()

H. Rs.nkin. c Cowie. b Allcott . . .. 0S. Ferguson, c Kerr, b Allcott .. .. 151

-W. Matthews, c Horsp-xd, b Allcott .. 0T. Archer, b Allcott . . . » .. CIPL Nicholas, c Woods, b Burke ». 0

S7. J. Coaies, not out. . ... .. 0

Extras' a j ..11-*

I: Tatal ..

.. .jr;•Bowling.—Allcott took eight wickets for :

14 runs. Burke cue for 10, Cowie one for11.

GRAFTON.—First Innings._ Horspool. b Nicholas . . . , . . 33

C. Kerr, b Coates .. , 71 jK Ellis, b Saunders 10 j, AHcot3._ not out

.. , . ..18J. Co-irie, b Coates . .. . . ..35F. Byerley, c Gerrard, b Saunders .. 25C. Borke, not out . . 51

Extras .. L'JTctal for fire wickets, declared .. 227

Bowling.—Coates/ took two wickets for 35.yifeitms. Saunders two fcr £2, Nicholas one for~<S. Player none for IS, Matthews none for27- Messrs. Findlaj and Harvey were the

umpires.>

KING'S OLD BOYS WIN.

DEFEAT 'OF POXSOXBY.

: OI"

a ral" E-nt eSort to top King's; t«d Boys' total o'" 215 runs, the bad Etart

Iniids the previoiis Saturday, when threewere down for 17 runs, told its talenna Focsonby was all out for 175, to give

MS opponents a first innings win. Smith; (44) batted attractively,*a3e (29) and Monteith (22) weret6o cthsr ■pri'ccir'al scorers. King's Oldf0?3 compiled 115 for five v.'ickets in its•econa innings. Scores:—

KING'S OLD BOYS.Srst Innings

.. 215

f • Second Innings.b Snedden . . .. 9

■y. ij • McMillan. £t Lecdrum, b Smith . 25i 4' 5- Caugbej?. b Saedden. .. ..35

.j '■"•Thompson, b Turner .. ~ 2S3 *" c 2.j;d b Fietcher • . •.

Total for five wickets 115Tt,?c , "'o ,e-rr^' :ircer {oo ®£ 020 wicket for 0i' L-1 ,

" one'r~

-* Snedden two forr one for 13, Cleverley none fcr

v PO-CSONBY.—First Innings.«■'" !;.• Snedden, Ibw. b Simpson

.. .. 01 c,Coath. b McMillan ..

.. 6Mirß r, run out ..

..£.

y v- Smith, b Simpson 4,2' iendxum, b ijewij .

. _ .. 4-3f - Moiiteith, kit wicket, b Simp-w feou • oov' I'I^;5 :her. b Sijfnpson 0A* . rt:

":an:s. c b Simpson.. CS| lumer. c CoatK b Lewis

.. ..6• not out .. .. .. 6

; • b Simpson . • m 4 .. 4iras- -

• . 9.; n

IoUJ_■

" f2 nSCfnSrL^ psOE wickets for

<3 lVm one ' or Lewis two for6 P soa none fcr 22, Palmer none for

and TVheeler were the

"STrrr foe parnell.

j bowlers hold advantage.

University by 45 rurißPlay P-„

Sii

<lria:ngs - On the first day of'°r • t rnst * e and University 4SCsi, rmL;! Continuing oti SMnrdayy

,

Co]]?Pf'ed aciiinst the bowling offor j-3 „,?? ivjan. w''o took sir wicke's

on- -'or 42 respectively. Par-la i r. ~

fflsn ' short, could only total S7*iohpts f

0 " ..' 11. MutViesoti se-rnrins fire•31 nj-

* J guns-. This left UniversityJfciiO! 'v" j

,v* n in aa hour find litscored 102 for eight wickets.

p. , PARXELL.; ICO

' p *•» *' Second Innings."§• €L* f* Loon, b Garrard 6i iklatheson 2%«rSz r*33 / oni 25J3 Matheson .. ..224 £>ar c»c y?v, C M? K>,rr:cr - b Matheson 11S". iL -,,b Sehr.aner .. . . IQ

T Matheson .. . .$5ffsap - f b Matheson .. 2B. vlpters » DC)t out 0

:: :: :: I_

*

~

$8 :Wni|E^cl>^ t<^eßoa five crickets for~ •feSjjji*' tozasat: one fox 13, Garrard one

OWIVEBjSITY,—First Innings.E. T. Leys, b McCoy .

. .. 35I- Grove, b Vivian .....

|

V' 5' lk?I*?' 15 Simmf:l's- b McCov .. 2A. M. Matheson c and b McCoy.. i

r - §■ Garrard. Ibw. b Vivian 7L>- B. Schnauer,. c Vivian, b McCoy 16■a

C. Jcnsnp, t, Vivian, b McCoy"

otl- Graham, inr out; fi3. Ibw. b Vivin.-Q .

]"" ** ,SC. Winter. Ibw. b McCoy ...

* *

,i. McKearney, not oust .*Extras .. ...

..

**

ijTotal

•• .. ..115rllnfTV'v?S '~'^< r: i:::oy

,

toolc si* wickets for 43' ITian three for 42, Goodsir none for

fSe;cond Innings.E" T. Leys, b Vivian .... 7C. inter, o Ilitwke. b Vivian

.. or,ij- Jf- Lunn. :run ou I .. .

\

I 1," 9,-ari: ard- lbw - b McCoy.

."

9t D

Matheison. c McGehan, b McCoy 18B. Schnau.tr c Duncan, b McCoy 3r. Grove, b McCoy . 7J. McKearney. c Howie. b Vivian . loH. Graham, net' ou' . gJ. Dixon, not om ~

!Extras \

* * " "

i<iTotal for eij'ht wicltets 102

Bowling.—McCoy took four wickets for 43runs. \ ivian tLrtie foi 47.

uzuiare£S' "'''ur* on Thomson were the

Y.M.C.A. BATTING FAILS.

EDEN GAINS VICTORY.

TVith 040 nilis get by Eden the previouseet. Y.M.C.A., having lost one wicket.or one nin. started on an easv wicket°n Saturasy.. batsmen failed to dealwith the varif.d Eden attack. G L Weirproving particularly effective, and the sidewas all out for 143. T. Lyon played afor 73. tut no other batsmanreached the twenties. G. L. Weir took four iwickets for 44 runs. Eden batted again and iscored 73 lor fire wickets. Scores:

ed:?:x.First Innings . jF. Wilkinson, c Frateir, b Sutherland 12 jtr. Lansrton, b Cooper IS !J Mcßae b Cooper- ..

] ! IB!b. Newdick. b Sinilb j; jL. E. Vivian, not cut . . .

" "

i-.F. McCarthy, si Park, b Smith"

1 iExtras J. 0 |Total for Jiva wickets 73 j

„

Bowling.—J. Smith took two wickets for ]t ?pe;:r lwo i 'or Sutherland one Ilor 16, Miller none for 22.

l.M'C.A—F:.rst Innings.L. E. Elliott, c Vivian, b G. L Weir c 'lif H; <> McCarthy, bG. L. Weir 0 jH. E. Sutherland. c and b G. L. Weir 2I. W. Cooper, c W:ilk;:nson, b Mcßae 0 'I. Lyon, c i ivian, b Mills 7-3 i?• |- c McCarthy, b ' Mcßae ISit H. Miller, c McE.ae, b G. L. Weir in6lt McCarthy, b Mcßae

.. i jA. Riddolls, 0 Post Its .. TO iH. Lyon, c Wilkinson, b Mills .. ."I 3i?. Webb, not out nExtras .. „

'*"

i2 jTotal .. . .

~

3 jBowling;.—G- L. Weir took four wickets !for 44 runs. Pasties one for 12. Mcßne three ■lor -43, A. £. A\ eir none for 20, Langton 1none lor G, Mills tvro for C.Messrs. Lti.e and Harvie were tb<* urn- !

pires. !

SENIOR GRADE B. i_

!

IPAPATOETOE V. GRAFTON. i

Papaioetoe -First innings: Dr. Valentine !b McCorin&f h , 37; W. Kerr, c and b Jlc- Ife'f; 2= ; !liks - b Hockin. 5: H. IS affield, b Hockiii, 33; A. Swameld. b 'tlorspool, 20;. Wmte. st. 00: i;. Kerr c 'andlb McCormack 52; Burnside, c and b iMcCoi-macK. 0; Elliott, not out, 8; Lusby,run out. 21; .P. Swa::seld, absent, 0; extras,-0: total, 2:>l. Lessins: took nowickets for 37 .racii, McCormack five forjj:' §prspoo! c-ne fccr 27, Hockin two for33, w. Rankin none for 30. K. Eankinnoce for 40, Sale

#none for 19.

Graft-on.—First innings: McCormack, bA. Swa.field, 13; McClure. b Bnrnside, 27;Sale, Ibw, b' A,A. SwaSeld, 0; Hockin, b E. Kerr, 6;Auen, b Valentine, J27? Horspool, b Lusby,19; K. Rankin, b Valentine, 51; Bunting,b Lusby, 7; Felts, b White, 5; W. Rankin,

not or.t, 3; .extras, 13._

Total. 177. Bowl-ing: Lusby took two wickets for 30 runs.E. Kerr on,« for 21, A. SwaSeld three for4G, V&leiitijio two for 23, Burnside onefor 25, Wbitis one for 5. Second innings:McClure. b Lusby. 2; Felts. Ibw. b A.Swaffield, 10:; Buntins. b E. Kerr, 9; Less-inn, b Btxrnsiiiie, 14; M. Day, st, 7; Horspool,not out, 10, McCormack, b Burnside. 0;Hockin, not otit. ~ Sale, b A- SwafSeld,0; extras, 9. Total for seven wickets. 6S.Bowling: L'luby one for 16. Burnside threefor 19, !E. Kerr ona for 7. A. Swalaeld twofor 16.

Papatoetoo won on the first innings.

SECOND GRADE.Balmoral r. "Windmill.—Balmoral: First

innings, 110 (Cor 87, Johnson 19, Elie. 10.Whit*!, 12 not out). Bowling: Waikin threefor 45, Chapman three for 16. Lintoit onefor IS, Power two for 10. Second innings.30. Bowling: Wafkin one for 10, Powerfive for 10. Windmill: First innings. 179(Golds-worth;? 14, N. W. Obren -22. N. R.Obren 49, Vr'atkin :J5, Whitbred 15. Power3S: Bowling: Eiie two wickets, Sheppardthree, Johmion two. Pearce two. "Windmillwon by an innings and 39 runs.

Ponsonby v. Northcote.—Ponsonby: Firstinnings, 93 (Stuart 35, Bruce 14). Bowline:Potter two lrickets for 13 runs, Colegraveone for 11, Isbisier four for 40. Secondinnings, 87 (Foley iiO, Rawje 11). Bowling:Cross one T.'iciket fcir IS runs. Potter onefor 12. IsbLster three for 29. Northcote:First innin.rii. 206 i.Heath 33 retired, Cross31, Wilies 20, Isbisier 13. Colegraxe 45,Burrows 82 not oat). Bowling: Gray firewickets for 69 runs, Rawle two for 29.Rarnage one for 49. Hunt one for 14. North-cote won h;r an innings and 20 runs—a,six-point wtci.

Papat-oetoo v. Ur.iied Suburbs.—Papatoe-toe: First innings, 25'5 (McSv/terey 30. Col-lings 44, I», Burneide IS). United Sub-urbs: Firiia innangs, 91 (Paul 19, Cook40 not out'. Second innings. 130 forseven wiektds (Leaps 34, Midd'eton 33,Preston 14). Papatocloe gained a four-point win.

third grade.Milne and Choree v. Parnell.—Farnelh

First inninje. 56 !Anderson 20, Nasznith12). Bowling: E. Hughes three for 4. R.Everitt thr«» for lii, A. Bas tow one for 9i.Milne and Choyce: First innings, 121 (S.Hughes 53, B. Woodbams IS). Bowling:Cavanagh four for 11, Webb four for 40,Yeoman two for 19, Milne and C-oyce won

by 03 runt- —a four-point win. *

Grey Lyric v. To 1:apuna.—Takapuna:First innin;?!!, 45 (Sanderson 15. Barnett j10). Bowline: E. Nichols four for 24, G.Nichols thn.'e for 18. Second innings, 44(A. McKeei 19, Hovden IS not. cut,'. Bowl-ing: E. Nichols four for 0. G. Nicliols threefor 34. Grey Lynn: First innings, sixwickets for '154 (M. Mcßrrde 2C. E. Nichols10. C. Hnmiltcn 10, J Rogers 55 not out.F. Cobb 30 not out). Bowling: Guinness6ve for 34, Gallaugher two for 32. GreyLynn won hy an innings and 65 runs—asix-point win.

Birkdale v. Y.M.C.A.—Birkdalo: Firstinnings, 292 (or'six tickets, declared (CooperC.3, Avery i>" Ireland 4'/, Stott 24, G. "Wood-hams 10. B. Shepherd 10. H. Shepherd 25not out, W. Sutcliffe 19 not out). Bowling:Warren tools two wickets for 71 runs. Bellon© for 74. HiJl cae for 42. Forster onefor 52, Mains one :'or 19. Y.M.C.A.: Firstinnings, 51 I Forster 17, Pearson 10). Bowl-ing: Stott t'.vo for none, R. Shepherd threefor 27, Cooper one for 9. Second innings.52 for four wicket:! (Collman 14. Pervrson14. Forster 11 r.ot out). Bowling: R Shep-herd two for It. Cooper two for 23. Birk-

won othe first innings."W.Y.M.1,, v. Kii:.g's Old Boys.—King's

Old Boys: First inninc-s. C 4 (Walker 20."Weldt 15),. Bowline: K. Scott three for40, MacGregor tro ::'or 1-1. Second innings.M for four wicke.e (Madill 20 out.Walker IS, Stacey 12). Bowling: Gregorytwo for 23, IK. Scott, one for 2t. W. Y.M.1.:First innittss, 229 for eight wickets, de-clared (Bouehton 109 not out. Rid dell 37.MacGregor 24. K. *xolt 13. Murrey 11).Bowling: Maddill «iz for €7. W.Y.M.I,won by 16;! runs on the first innings, afour-point via.

OTAMUHU ASSOCIATION.Challenge v.. Abattoirs.—Challenge. 137

(Bright Sr. retired, McDoivell 30). Abat-toirs. SS (Simnoris 21 Dot out. A. I). Camp-bell 22). A ;our-point win for Chn^lense.

Railway Workphong B r. KemrtVme-Proscer.—Railway: First innings, 1)0 (Wil-son 40. Hau-kes 36). Second innings. 33for six vrr!sei>s,_ declared. Kernpthorne-Prosßer: First innincß, G2. Second in-nings. 71 foir six wickets. Railway gaineda four-poml win.

Passenger Transport v. Returned Sol-diers' Aesj nation.—Pr.sseneerFirst innings, S! ('Brown 22. Keesinjj IS.Simm 33). Second inninrs. 110 for sixwickets (Brown Jil retired, Taylor 2S).Returned Soldiers: First innings, 57 (Gar-land 26. Capp 13). Paßsenccr Transportgained a fcitrr-poinli win.

SUBURBAN MATCHES.IMPROVEMENT IN FORM.

GOOD BATTING DISPLAYS.

TWO CENTURIES REGISTERED.

The final series of matches in the firstround of the Auckland City and SuburbanCricket Association's senior grade competi-tion was commenced at the Domain onSaturday. Heavy rain in the morningsoftened the wicketa, which, however,dried as the afternoon progressed. Thebowlers found difficulty in maintaining alength owing to the strong wind. Gener-ally, conditions favoured the batsmen, andthere were several outstanding displays.

The improved form of several teams lowm the championship table was a featureof the matches. Invicta rose to the occa-sion against Mount Albert Grammar OldBoys' and occupied the wicket ail the after-noon to score a useful 239. Mount Al-

S was not so good as usual,t onsonuy also played improved cricket bycompiling ;>O2 in its first innings againsta ftroua Harbour Board eleven.

Batting for Ponsonby E. Masters wasunbeaten with 11G not out. The coltplayed splendid cricket. A. Lewis (50)aisu piQyed a useful innings. Green Lane'sbowlers proved too good for R.V.. and dis-missed the s;de frr liO. Green Lane com-piled '275 for th» loss of six wickets. C.Watts was top scorer with 102 not out.

j USEFUL PARTNERSHIP.

ICENTURY TO MASTERS.

|) A useful partnership between E. Mastersj (11C not out) and A. Lewis (60) consider-j ably assisted Ponsonby in its first inningsj against Harbour Beard. Masters attackedj the bowling with confidence and scoredj mostly with nice off drives. Lewis bitj ten fours. Robertshaw (32) also battedj well. Ponscnby made the good score ofi 302. Scoies:—

PONSONBY.—First Innings.:F. Yates. Ibw, bN. Martin .. .. 1!R. France, si Wetherill, b Mann .. 7] G Maher, c Stallwortby, b Mann . . 0, H. Chapman, c Flower, b N. Martin 12' E. Masters. not out .

. IJGj S F. Young, c Wetherill. b L. Martin 27; R liiness, c Dunning, b Williams .. 17j A. Lewis, b X. Martin 50!V. Viscoe, c Flower, b X. Martin .. 25!W. Bobertshaw, Ibw, b L. Martin .

. 32iT. Bennett, c Dunning, bL. Martin .

. 7i Extras 7

1 Total 302Bowling.—N. Martin took four wickets

| for 90 runs.. R. Stallwortby none for 64.j M. Webster none for 11. A. Dunning nonej for 2-2, L. Martin three for IS. C. Williamsj one for 11, Bendy none for 11. Mann twoI for 35.,

INVICTA IMPROVES.

I FIELDING BELOW STANDARD.I| Invicta played improved cricket againsti Mount Albert Old Boys and did well toI store 239. Peebles (55) and W. Rimmer

(43 not_

out) were associated in a usefulI stand which beat the attack. R. Sterling• (3S) played a sound innings, as did Mellor! (2i3). Mount Albert's fieldins was not up!to the usual high standard. Scores:—

INriCTA—First Innings.!N. Watkins, b Bush

.. .. ,. IG

| R Stirling, c Aickin, b Butler .. 3?I A. Holliday, run out 6' E. Watkins, b Lnnge 9I G. Monrtan, b Mills 7j J. Bussell, b Butler 1-2| R. Davies, b Bush 8i D. Peebles, c Hook, b Aicken .. 55| W. Biminer, not out

.

.. . . . 43iS. Mellor, c Bush, b .. .. 30

| H. Barnes, b Mills 0| Estras 9

i Total 239j Bowling.—Biitler took two wickets for f>!I runs. Bush two for 4S. Lange two for 30. ;

! Mills two for 29, Barnes none for 20. Hooknone for 4, Hebden none for 11, Aicken jone for 16. I

i

BOWLERS 027 TOP.

iR.Y. OUT FOR 60.

The wicket favoured_ Green Lane's |bowlers, Kerr and Seccombe, who dismissed jR.Y. for 60. Kerr took sir wickets for ]40 runs and Seccombe four for IS. Green ;Lane scored 275 for the loss of six wickets, jClive Watts showed a return to form and Icompiled 102 not out. Geaye (40), Loner- iran (39) and Seccombe (34) all batted wellScores:—

R.V.—First Innings.S. Gruiniven, c E. Watts, b Seccombe 1-1N. Goldsworthy, b Kerr 5A. Cloke, cE. Watts, b Seccombe . . 2R. Simpson, c S< ceombe, b Kc-rr ..

0C. Mills, b Ki?r 0H. Cullurn. c Hart, b Seccombe .

. 0P. Simpson, b Kerr 14A. Nelson, cC. Watts, b Seccombe .. 5C. Mitchell, cE. Watts, b Kerr .. 1L. Nairn, not out 3E. Theland, b Kerr 14

Extras .. . 2Total .

.. .

60Bowling.—Kerr took six wickets for 49

runs, Secco-nbe four for IS.GREEN LANE.—First Innings.

A. Gedye, c B. Simpson, b Goldsworthy 40F. Clark, c P. Simpson, b Nelson

.. 8R. Lonergan, b Goldsworthy .. ..397. Elliott, b Mitchell .

..

.. .

25C. Watts, net out 102C. Scarborough, c Mills. b Nelson .

. 0A. Seccombe, Ibw, b Mitchell . . 31H. Watts, not out

.. ... ..7

Extras 20Total for six wickets .. s . 275

SECOND GRADE.Mannrewa v. Gas Company.—Msnurewa :

First innings. 30. Bowling: Skeen fire for3. Bright three for 11. Second innings, 17(Cornn 31. Bowling: Skeen three for S.Bright, junr., one for 2. Scott one for 5.Stanley one for 5. Gas Company: First_ in-nings, 134 for three wickets, declared (King jthree for 71). Gas Company won by an ;

innings and 87 runs.

WELLINGTON COMPETITIONS. j

RAIN INTERRUPTS FLAY.■ !

[BY TTLEGTtArn.—FREPS ASSOCIATION.] .WELLINGTON, Sunday. j

There was little cricket in Wellingtonyesterday. Bain prevented play on subur-ban fields, but an attempt was made to holdthe two principal matches at the BasinReserve. After an hour, however. _ thegames had to be suspended. Instituteopened its innings in drizzling rain againstWellington and carried the score to 40 forthe loss of one wicket before a heavyshower drove the players to the pavilion.University and Old Boys made a belatedstart. Old Boys scored 45 for the loss oftwo wickets before play was checked.

PLAY AT CHBISTCHUBCH.

SEVERAL FAIR SCORE'S.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION*.]CHRI3TCHURCH, Sunday.

The senior cricket competition was con-tinued yesterday. Riccarton made 174(Powell 70) against St. Albans, -which made101 for three wickets. Sydenham, againstOld Boys, mode 211 (Oliver 62). JSscotttook four wickets for 26 runs and Merrittfour for 65. East Christchnrch made 210(Kennedy 63) against West Christchurch.For the latter Hill look six wickets for 65.Old Collegians against Lancaster Park made2SI (Cottrell 63, Jackman 4.9).

* RESULTS AT DTJNEDIN.

KNIGHT IN SCORING MOOD.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—FRESS ASSOCIATION.]DUNEDIN. Sunday.

In the senior cricket competition yester-day Grange playing against Universitymade 337 for seven wickets (Knight 173,Breen S3. Gallsnd 35). Sinclair took twowickets for 47. Dunedin made 150 (J.Ditchfield 58) in the first innings againstAlbion. Shepherd took five wickets for 43end Duncan three for EB. Albion made 12for two wickets, Langley taking both for5 runs. Kaikorai made 89 against ChristianBrothers, Badcock taking five wicketfi for84, Mcllray two for 20 and Brookes twofcr 11. Christian Brothers made 186 forfive wickets (Toorney 54, Ba/dcock 43). Play-ing against Old Boys Carisbrook made 178for seven wuict* tX. Cameron £l, Moloney51).

HAWKE CUP CONTEST.

WAIKATO DEFEATS NELSON.

MARGIN OF TEN WICKETS.

[FROM OUK Ott'K COr-RESPOXDEXT.]HAMILTON. Sunday.

A two-day match between Nelsan andSouth Auckland for the Hawke Cup, heldby South Auckland, concluded yesterdayafternoon, wlien South Auckland retainedthe trophy by a margin of ten wicketsThe local team h&B successfully contestedfour matches for the trophy this season.

South Auckland scored 321 in the firFtinnings, and Nelson replied with 121.Following on. the visiting team secured '?OSruns (J. Newman 58, S Newman 39, TA. Searell 17, R P. Kalfe 16, R. Buschli>) K Smith took two wickets for 24 runs.H, Going two for SO. M. Burnett two for3G, A. Lisette two for 27. E. Everest onefor 20. R. Skeet one for ID.

With nine runs to win. South Aucklandreturned to the Rickets and made 13 runefor no wickets, the scorers being M. Barnett6, F. Lumsden 7.

TRIAL MATCH AT ROTORUA.[FKOM OUB OWN CCEXIESPO.NUI.NT. ]

ROTORUA. Saturday.A trial match for the purpose of selecting

players to represent the Bay of Plenty inits forthcoming challenge for the IlawkeCup was played at Rotorna on AnniversaryBay between a team selected from Tau-ranga, Tc Puke and Rotorua. and a tearnrepresenting the remainder of the Bay ofPlenty area. The Rotorua combined teamscored IS2 (Dr W. S W'&lhs 41. Beale Ea.Broberg 33). The Rest Bcored 142. Dr.\Valliß took five wickets for 17.

The Bay of Plenty team will be announcedshortly and it is expected that the Baywill meet tho holders of the cup early inMarch.

HOUSE MATCHES.Auckland Farmers' Freezing Company v.

Ross and Glendinmg.—Auckland Farmers'Freezing Company: First innmys. 143(Pearce 50, R. McLauchlan S3. L. Mc-Lauchlan 22). Rosa and Glendinmg: Firstinninge, 10b (McMahon 36. KeiU.y 21). Bowl-lag: McLauchlan five wickets for l;j.tarmers' Freezing Company won by 43runs.

PAEROA V. HAURAKI PLAINS.[FEOM OCE OAYN cohrespondent. ]

PAEIiOA, Sunday.A cricket match for the Court Cap be-tween Paeroa (holders) and Hauraki Plainswas played at Pueroa yesterday. Pae-roa won by 15 runs on the first m-

ningß. Paeroa baited first and made ItiS(winter 41, K. Howard H7, noi out, Stoo;24, Knight 20). For Hauraki Plains F.Donagny took five wickets for 43 runsand Strette.n. two .(or 19. Hauraki Plain*scored 153 (McMillan 90. Garry 30). Win-ter __took five wickets for 48. McMillan savea fine exhibition of free batting.

LAWN TENNIS.

WIN FOR HENDERSON VALLEY.A mate}] between players repreFentin? theHenderson Valley and EeiJdon Lawn Ten-nis Clubs played on Saturday resulted in awin for the former by six games to two.FoHowinff are the results, Keildon players

beinjr mentioned first;— Ladies' doubles:Misses O. and K. Fitzpatrick lost to ML*sM. Gardener and Mrs. Jenkinson, 6—l:Misses L. Williams and P. Ozich beatMif.Bes A. Yates and F. Perns. 6—4. Men'sdoubles: J. Greenslade and J. Lloyd beatD. Bussell and E. Ferris, 7—f, ; ]■*. Blacktopend JE. Welsh loft to J. Gardener nr.d K.Sandford, 6—2. Combined doubles: Miss OFitrpatnck and J. Greenslade lost to MissM. Gardener and P Russell. f>—l:-Miss X.Fitzpatrick and .T. Lloyd lust tr> Mrs. Jen-kinson and C. Ferris, 7—5; Miss L. Wil-liams and R. Blacktop lost to Mis® Yelpsand 7. Chapman. «V—i : Mies P. Ozich an 3E. Welsh lost to Miss O. Yelas and G. Jen-kinson. C—2.

TOURNAMENT AT PAEROA.

SOME INTERESTING GAMES.

{Fit Oil CUE OIVS COIiE.EsrONDF.XT. ]

PAEiIOA, Sunday.The Paeroa Tennis Club conducted a

tournament on its courts at Paeroa dur-ing the week-end. The courts were iu goodorder and some interest ans games v. erewitnessed. Results of the concludingrounds were:—

Men's Handicap Singles.—Semi-final: Leedefeated Jansen, 9—i; Thorp defeatedMurphy, 9—5. Final: Lee defeated H.Ihorp, 4—G, 6—4, 6-^—4.Men's Championship Doubles. —McMillanand Ward meet Lee and H. Thorp m thefinal on Wednesday.

Ladies' Handicap Singles.—Semi-final:Miss Shand defeated Mrs. Handley, 9—5:Mrs. Glover defeated Miss Lipsey. 9—6.Final: Miss Shand defeated Mrs. Clover.G—4, o—6. G—l.

Men's Handicap Doubles.—Semi-final: Mc-Millan and Ward defeated Jansen ar.dJansen. 9—5; Lee and Thorp defeated Dixcnand Todd, 9—6. Final: McMillan and Warddefeated Lee and Thorp, 9—7.

Ladies' Handicap Doubles.—Semi-final:Mrs. Nield and Mits Milroy defeated Mi's.Handley_ and_Miss Shand. 9—G: Miss Brownand Miss Elliott defeated Mrs. Gloviirend Miss McClymont. 9—7. Final: Mrs.Nield and Miss Milroy defeated Miss Brownand Miss Elliott. 9—l.

Men's Championship Singles.—Semifinal:H. Thorp defeated McMillan. 3—G, 6—2.6—4: Leo defeated Murphy, f,—s, C—2. TLjfinal will be played during the v.eck.

i BAY OF PLENTY TOURNAMENT.

J ' SECOND DAY'S RESULTS.

J [cr TELEGRATJI.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]WHAKATANE, Saturday,

j Owing io raia the second day's plrtv in| the Bay of Plenty Lawn Tennis Aesocia-! tion's tournament was delayed until ihc! afternoon. HeEuhi were:—-; Men's Championship Sinslee.-«r-H. Scott| beat N. Coney. 5—6. &—3. 0—0; A. Pov.--

drfell beat Pitcaithly. ti—2. fj—3; H. Ann-' strong beat S. Powdrell by default; A.

I Powdrell beat Takarna, 6—3. 6—2.Men's Handicap Singles.—F. Bnrt. beat

I G. Baxter. 9—7, E. l-lueft beat Tukartia.i 51—7; Sullivan beat N. Coney. 9—S: W.j Pearson beat H. Wills, S—6; T. Brit3t;er

i best F. Bart, 3—2; Guest beat Sullivan,i a—2.

| Men's Championship Doubles.—Wnno andBona Dories and Sullivan, 6—2. €—s:Powdrell and Weils beat Patience and Scott.6—3. 6—2.

Ladies' Handicap Sinrles.—Miss B. Guestbeat Miss Bell. 7—l; Miss Giles beat MissBeatty, 7—6.

Ladies' Championship Singles.—Miss Hocebeat Miss B. Guest. 6—l: 6—3: Mrs. Snn-mons beat Miss Ryde. G—3. G—Ci: MiteKerr beat Miss Weno. 6—3. 6—2: Mrs.Simmons beat _Miss Hogs. 6—2. 4—6. 6—6.Final: Miss Kerr beat Mrs. Syrnmons.6—5. 6—i.

Ladies' Handicap Doubles.—Miss K. Guestand Miss B. Gue.st beat Mis. Dewar andMjss Bell, 7—3; Miss Baxter and Miss Gilesbeat Miss Wadmore and Miss North, 7—3.

HAMILTON DEFEATS VISITORS.[FE.OM On OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Saturday.A team representing the Hamilton Lawn

Tennis Club defeated Royal Oak bvI 31 sets to 9 in a match played ut Hamiltonyesterday.

CAMBRIDGE BEATS TE AROHA.[from our own correspondent.]

TE AROHA, Saturday.The tennis match between Cambridge

and- Te Aroha, which took place at Herries-ville to-day, provided the spectators withsome sparkling exhibitions. Of the 40matches played the visitors won 23. Theweather was fine and clear.

TAUPIRI COMPETITION.[from our own correspondent.]

TAUPIRI, Saturday.

The handicap competition in connectionwith the Lower Waikato Tennis Associa-tion concluded on Saturday. Results ore:—

Men's singles: H. J. Sampson beat Miller.6—4, 6—4. Ladies' singles: Mrs. Clay-ton and Mrs. Idale, 6—4. 4—6. I—3 fun-finished). Men's doubles: Miller and Men-zies beat Shaw and Ralph, 6—4. CLadies' doubles: Miss Waring and MissHorwood beat Mesdames Riddeil and Miller.9—7, 6--3. Combined Hill andMis# Cleary beat Welch aad Miss Welch.6—4. 6—3.

WELCOME TO BOWLERS.WALKER'S SUCCESSFUL RINK.

FUNCTION AT AUCKLAND CLUB.

MANY EX-CHAMPIONS PRESENT.

Almost as soon us it became known thatthe Auckland Club rink skipped by M.Walker was successful in capturing the rinkevent in the New Zealand tournament atChristchurch the club authorities had inmind Borne suitable form of recognition.Eventually it was decided that a gatheringof all past winners of Dominion eventsshould meet and join with the club's mem-bers in firing Walker and his men a fit-ting reception. The function was held onSaturday afternoon, when a full muster ofclub members was supplemented by the pre-

sence of lb past winners in championshipevents at Dominion tournaments. An im-portant club engagement precluded theattendance of Bremner and the WestLnd members of bin rink who wonthe event in 1923. The participationof J. S. Kilgour, the initial singleswinner in 1914, in the welcome wasaiso prevented on account of bis playing inthe champion rink contest at Remuera. GCladding, who partnered H. Jenkin in thewinning pairs combination in 1930, wasunable to be present for the same reason.A southern pest champion, W. Spiller, whow.-od the pairs championship in the Syden-ham Club s colours in 1920. was also pre-sent.

Mr. R. U. Hacket, vice-president, whopresided in the absence of the pr&sident,Mr. A. G. Graham, referred during the teaadjournment to the unique occasion onwhich so many ex-champions were presentto do honour to Professor Walker and hieteam on their fine victory. He speciallythanked the visitors i'or their attendanceand congratulated the members of thewinning rink, Messrs. K. S. Macky, JL. J.Keys, H. de Launay and M. Walker, ontheir ruccesa.

New Zealand Standard.Mr. J. Pascoe, president of the Auck-

land Centre, congratulated the Aucklandclub on the fine function which hadfeen arranged and on producing somany cnampions. On behalf of the Auck-land Centre, Mr. Pascoe tendered his heartycongratulations to the winning team. Hi vmgseen much play in other parts of the wtild.ho assured his audience that New Zealandbowling was on a piane of us own, and hefelt confident that if a fully representativeteam were sent away to take part in anyinternational contest it would give a guxiaccount of itself.

Professor \Valk«r, on rising to reply, wasgreeted with rounds of applause. He thankedthose present for their kind expressions offeeling. This, he said, was a repetition ofwhat had occurred ever EinC9 the tourna-ment concluded, when numerous telegramsand even resolutions from clubs had beenreceived from all parts of the Dominion.Ue was especially pleased to see so manypast champions present.

Referring to the recent tournament, Pro-fessor Walker considered that the waythe tournament was conducted in Christ-church should be standardised so far astwo gani-s a day were concerned. The selec-tion of the green on which the final stagesof the tourney were played should be leftto the competitors themselves, who were thebest people to judge. When it came to thelast fix or_ eistilt rinks in a competition theekipß should be consulted as to the locationc-f the greens for the final matches. Asan old competitor in tournaments ofthis kind there should, be said, besome government over green superin-tendents and greerkeepers in the matterof -.vateriri.7 the greens the night priorlo the staging of important games. Suchn practict> was a "bugbear" to those com-peting in finals, in as much ass it had thetendency of upsetting the calculations ofcompetitor*. In conclusion. ProfessorV.'alker referred to the fine support ren-dered by _his team, particularly that of hisnumber three, de> Launay. who had seeneve to eye with him all the way through.He said the associations formed while com-

peting in the different tournaments wereiLe moht valuable ass?t of *he game.

_ A series of games was arranged, and, be-sides the members of the winning team andth« past champinr.s. some members of thelocal centre and tl'e presidents of otherclubs took part. Two ex-Dominion presi-dent?. Messrs. M. M. McCallum and W.Coilman, were a.lso present.

Results of Matches,Following are the results of the games

played:—Dominion Champions find Official Visitors.

—Nairn, Pflterson, K. S. Macky, M. "Walker,IC, v. McCallum, W. Coltman, H. Clarke,de Li;:r,sy, 14; Yeoman, Somervell, Parker-FTill. Parsons. 02. r. White. Parkinson,Frawr, Osmond. 20; Spiller, H. S. Hill, V.Casey. E. Jury. 23. v. Schnnckenberg, D.Campbell. Mabcr, S. Jenkin, 17: Colthurst,Turner. Keys. X. Bell, 22. v. Ure, Rowe,Brnckehush, J. Find]ay, 14.Club Fours.—Hov.-nrd. Matthews, Robert-eon. Hacket, 22, v. Kins. Forrest. William?,Veil, 12; C. Co'dicntt, Todd, Keening. Wool-ley, 25. v. Lenderyon, Matheson. W. J.Campbell. McPhail. 20: Beanmont. Schmoll,Wait-rs, Kvunmer. IS, v. Colsbrook. Inglis.Bonrke, Pierce, 12; Messer, Whittaker,Psniel, Lvell. 33. v. Adams, MeEldotvney.Wridit, W. R. Fletcher, 10; A. S. Reid,H'tlop, E. D. Gray. Fraser, SO. v. Nicol,Simpson. R. Wilson, H. Allan, 18; Alexan-der, Wildins, Linuer. Till, 25, v.Ar.sell. Hampton, Luke, 13; Myers. Mc-Donnell, Dnd'ey, Barker. 20, t. Finn. Prime,Dprlow. _ Gjlles, 18; Nets-begin, Paterson,Self, Moir. 29. v. Traoey. Commons, Hevrit-s->n. MaxWl!, 15; Probert, Armitage,Dicketts. Musfon, S2. v. Forder, Binns,f?udd, CI. J. Macksy, IS: Taine, Coakley,13, v. Jorsensen, Moon, 13.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

LYNNDALE CLUB'S MEETING.

There was a good attendence at Xew Lynncn Seturclnjr ivhen the Lynndale AmateurAthletic Cluh conducted a further pointsmeeting. Competition was keen throughout.A fstross ■wind in the back straight proveddifficult, in the distance events. Eesultsvire as follows:

100 Yards Handicap.—C. May. 11yds, 1;.1. Stenson. Pyds, 2- A. J. Elliott, ecr, 3.Time, 10 3-5s

fc'SO Yards Handicap.—C. May. 65yds 1;C. Doiv, 18yds, 2; J. Dolan, 35yds, 3. Time,2m 4 3-ss.

2_'o Yards Handicap.—L. Meredith. 2yds,1; A. J. Elliott, 6cr, 2; J. Green, 12yds,3. Time, 22 J-5s

440 Yards Handicap.—H. G, WoolJer,14yds, 1; J Green, 23yds. 2; J. Stenscn,25y<]s, 3. Time. 52.=;.

Two Miles.—N. F. Cooper, eer, 1; J,Dolnn. 220yds, 2: C. Dow, 100yds, 3. Time,Dm 525.

1000 Yards Junior.—J. Martin, 1; C.Hammond. 2; J. Clark 3. Time. 2m 40s.

Javelin Throw.—C May, 163ft,. 1 ; H.Wooller, 107ft. llin., 2; A. Chappie, ICTft."in.. 3.

Hop, Step and Jnmp.—C. Mny, 42ft. lin..1; H. Gilep, 40ft- lOJin., 2; J. Dolan andK. Kent. 40ft. 5m.. equal, 3.

Shot Putt.—C. May, 33ft. lOin.. 1; It.Kent, 35ft. llin.. 2; G. Heron. 31ft. 10in., 3.

Long Jump.—C. Dow. 18ft.. BJin.. 1; G.Heron and A. Giles, left. Tin., equal, 2.

ROWING.

NIXON CUP POSTPONED.

As there was not a full representation ofAuckland rowinp clubs on Saturday to con-test 'he Nixon Cup, a trophy presented bythe Tamnki TacLt Club for competitionamong open class fours, the race was post-poned. Hough water and the fact thatosrsroen wnnled a spell after the regatta-on the previous day accounted for the non-appearance of some crews.

WEST END CLUB RACES.

TROPHIES TO M. CONWAY'S FOUR.

Fire crews of the West End Bowing Clubtook the water on Saturday in competitionfor irophies donated by the committee. Thecours® from tlie timber yards to the ShellyBeach baths provided excellent rowingwater.

C. S. Wright, T. Burley, G. McLisky andC. Herd man met N. Ganley, L. R» McDon-ald. L. Lambie and C. Panting in the firstheat. Ganley's four drew away at the startbut as the clubhouse was Beared Wrightspurted and held the advantage to win bya length.

The following crews faced the starter jn

tho second heat:—V McFarla.ne, J. Craies.R. Parsons, L. Emanuel; M. Conway, J.Parsons J. H Donovan. J. Moran , R»Stewart., L. Langhatn N Jerrome, C. Dun-ster. For the greater par of the distancethe contestant's kept together but Conway'screw asserted itself Hearing the finish to winby three-parts of a length from McF&rlane,Stewart b«inir third, a length away.

In the final Wrisht. and Conway bud agruelling race together to near the post.Conway's four affuin showed its superiorityin forcing ahead to capture tba tropin c*by thro<>Quart«rs of a length.

FOOTBALL IN BRITAIN.

ASSOCIATION MATCHES.

RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S PLAY.

(Received January 31, 5.5 p.m.)LONDON. Jan. 30.

Following are the results of Associationfootball matches played in Great Britainto-day:—

ENGLISH LEAGUE.First Division.—Arßeiml, 4, Manchester

City, 0: Aeton Villa, 1, Chelsea. 3; Black-burn Rovers, 2, West Bromwich Albion, 0;Blackpool, 8, Sunderland, 2; Everton, 2,Liverpool, 1: Huddersfield Town, 6, Shef-field Wednesday 1. Leicester City, 1,Grimsby Town. 2; Middlesbrough, 3, BoltonWanderers, 1: Newcastle United. 2. WestHam United, 2. Portsmouth, 2, DerbyCounty, 0; Sheffield United, 1. Birmingham,o

Second Division.—Barnsley. 3, TottenhamHotspurs, 2; Bradfoid, X. Chesterfield. 0;Bristol City. 0. Bradford City. 1; Bujy, 2.Port Vale, 0; Charlton 2, Preston NorthEnd. X; Manchester United, 3. NottinghamForest, 2; Notts County 1, Swansea Town,2; Oldham Athletic. 1, M ill wall, 1; PlymouthArgyle, 3, Leeds United. 2: Stoke City. 2.Southampton, 0; Wolverhampton Wan-derers. 3, Burnley, 1.

Third Division.—Southern section: Brent-ford, 1, Gillingham. 1 ; Brighton, 0. TorquayDniied. 2; Crystal Palace, 1, Bournemouth.I; Exetei City 3 Coventry City. 0: Fulhera,4.- Cardiff City, (h Mcnsfield Town. 0, Bris-tol Rovers, ii- Norwich City 3. CluptonOrient. 2: Reading 6, Swindon Town. 2;SoutLend United, 0. Northampton Town, 1;Thames, 2, Luton Town, 4; Watford. 2,Queen's Park Rangers, 2Third Division.—Northern section: Bar-row. 3, Rotherham United. 0; Chester, 5.Walsall, 1; Doncaster Rovers 3, CarlisleCnited, 3; Hartlepool® United, 4, HalifaxTown, 1; Rochdale 2, Crewe Alexandra, 3:Southport, 2, Wrexham, 0; TranmereRovers, 2 Stockport, 2; City. 1. Ae-crinpton Stanley 0; Hull, 4, New Brighton.L: Lincoln, X. Gateshead, 0.

SCOTTISH CUP.Second Round.—Bo'ness, 2, Pariick, 2;

Dunfermlme, 1, Dundee. 0; Hamilton. 5,Armadale 2; Kiimarnock, 2, Albion Rovers.0 : Queen 1

? Park. 0 Motherwell, 2; Edin-burgh, 2, St. Bernard's 3; Airdrie. 2,King's Park, 2; Kaith 0. Rangers, 5: St.Johnstone, 2, Celtic 4; Queen of the South.2. Dundee United, 2: Hearts of Midlothian,4, Cowdenbeath i; Clyde. X, Arbroath, 0.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.First Division.—Ayi 8. Aberdeen, 2:

Third Larnark, X, Falkirk, 0.Second Division.—East Stirling. . 5, Eaj?t

Fife. 1; Forfar 2 Brechin, X; Montrose. 0.Hibernians. X: Stenhousemuir. X. Dumbar-ton, 1.

RUGBY LEAGUE GAMES.Batley, 4. Salford. 3 : Bradford Northern,

7. Euddersfield, 15: Castleford. 38. Bramley,5; Halifax. 26 Featherstone, 8: Hull King-ston Rovers, 13. Wigan Highfield, 2; Keigh-ley. 0, Broughton Rangers. 12: Leeds. 2.Hull, 3, Leigh, 4, Oldham. 3;_ St. HelensRecreation, 21. Barrow X5: Swinton. 7. St.Helen's 8: Wakefield Trinity, 2. York, 2;Warrington. 13, Dewsbury, 9 ; Widnea, 5,Rochdale Hornets. 0; Wigan. 2S, Honslet,10.

RUGBY UNION MATCHES.Cambridge University 6, O.M.T.'b IB;

Gloucester. 9. Old Blues. 10: London Welsh,0. Cross Keys. 1G; Newport, 7, Bristol. 4;Northampton. 22, Guy's Hospital, 3; Rich-mond. 10. Harlequins. 3; Royal Navy. XX.Blackheath, 14; Stewartonians, 8, Melrose,11; Wateonians, 7, Glasgow Academicals, 16.

CYCLING.

MANUKAU CLUB'S HANDICAP.

A two-miles handicap was decided by theManukau Amateur Cycling Club at theLrnndale Club's track at New Lynn onSaturday afternoon The two scratch ridersrode hard to catch their field on the seventhlap. On the final lap Dwight shot sway towin by 10 yards.

The result was as follows:—H. R. Dwight.scr. 1; R. G. Foubister, scr, 2; L. .*!,

Nicholson. 150yds. 3; H. J. Morris, 200yds.4. Time, 5m 4 2 6a.

SPORTS AT TAUPIRI.

RESULTS OF THE EVENTS.

[by ixixghath.—press association.]TAU-FIRI. Saturday.

Fine weather favoured the Taupiri sportson Friday. The attendance was larger thanit was last year, tind the entries very

gratifying. Details of results were:—Ccnimittee Men's Race.—J. 1

Mile trot: K. Yernall, 1; B. Clarke, 2.100yds open: Griffiths, 1; E. Tremain, 2.Maiden hunters: J. Paterson, 1; E. Henry.2. Saddling competition: R. Russell, 1;F. Clemett, 2. Single ladies' race: Miss M.Sason. 1; Miss F. Burns, 2. Li-mile trot:B. Clarke, 1; N. Vernall, 2.220yds open:Griffiths, 1; Ganderton, 2. Open bending:J Death, 1; R. Wilson, 2.

Special Or en Hunters.—J. Ranstead, 1.Hock: G. M. Ranstead, 1; L. Powell, 2.Ladies' hack: G. M. Ranetead, 1; L.Powell. 2. Open hunters. F. Clarion, 1;Miss Houghton, 2; F. Clemttt, 3. Ponyhunters: Henry, 1; Miss Hewitt, 2. Cyclerace: J. Harcourt, 1; C. Kenwood, 2. Con-solation hunter: G. M. Ranstead, 1; G.McQueen, 2. Addition race: I. Broughton,1: V. 2. Married ladies' race:Mrs. Hutchinson, X; Mrs. G. Powell, 2.Ladies' trot: B. Clarke. Thread theneedle; Graham. 1; I. Broughton, £. Flagrace: F. Clemett, 1: G. McQueen, 2. Stock-men's competition: G. McQueen, 1; R. Rus-sell. 2. Ladies' chain stepping: Mrs. Rus-sell. 1; Mrs. Rau, 2. Men's chain stepping:A. Murphy, 1; A. Waring. 2. Weight-guessing (sheep): D. McKercher, 1; D.Pearse, 2.

GOLF.

! FLAG MATCH AT AKARANA.

| A fias match was played by members of' lbs Akarana Golf Club on Saturday, the•winner being J. Swanson. who. 'with a

; handicap of 1, carried the flag to the aine-i leenth green.

Ij NORTH SHORE LADIES' CLUE.

i The third round of the summer competi-j tion cup for the A and B players of the

! North Shore Ladies' Golf Club will bej played to-morrow. The third round of the

i C grrade summer competition will be playedi next Thursday, players to choose partners

j for both events.

CROQUET.

PLAY AT WHANGAREJ.

[from OUE own coe&espondext.]\Y HANGAREI, Saturday.

The annual tournament of the "WhansrareiCroquet Club w continued this after-noon. Steady rain fell from sn early hourthis morning until mid-dny. and the lawnswens beary. Folloorine are the results:—

Championship Doubles.—Mrs. Bryers andMrs. Hoddens, 26, r. Mrs. Goodnll andMrs. Dolbel, 16; Mrs. Crane and Mrs.Morrison. 20. v. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs.Fletcher, _ IS.

Championship Singles.—Mrs. McGrepor.26, v. Mr*. Fletcher, 19: Mrs. Torrence. 26.v. Mrs. Schubert. 24.

Handicap Sineles. —Mrs. Moyle, 26, v.Mrs. Dukes. 22.

SWIMMING.

NEW BACKSTROKE RECORD.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION*.]WELLINGTON. Sunday.

At B club carnival at the Te Aro hathayeslerd.iv afternoon, in cold, wetL. J. Moorhouse. of Chrisl'-harch, New Zea-land chnmpim, in winning the 100 metreshafkstroke race, lowered his own New Zea-land record of SI 2-5s by Cs.

In an attack tn the 440 yards recordLindsay was unsuccessful. His was5 m 25 4-ss.

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BOWLING.

CHAMPION RINK CONTEST.

REMUERA TEAM UNBEATEN.

: FINAL WITH STANLEY TO-DAY.

The champion rink tournament., con-ducted under the control of the AucklandBowling Centre, was advanced a furtherstago on Saturday when three rounds ivere

played. The heavy rain overnight and partof the morning delayed the start of play

and made the green somewhat heavy forthe first game, but the strong wind soondried the green and the rinks were in goodorder for the ensuing games. The wind inthe afternoon made play a little difficult.

The conclusion of the day's piny saw theRerrfuera team undefeated although theOnebunga team gavo it a good contest,victory only coming on the final head. TheTJemuera team will thus play off with theStanley team play commencing on tlio l!c----inuera green at 9.80 this mornifig. TheStanley team has only one life and to winthe contest will have to defeat its opponentstwice.

The results of the games aro as follows:Fourth Round.—Clarke, Sheath, Mingins.

Itusscll (Remucra), 23. v. Kelly. Colcl-rmith, Denison, Layland (Balmoral), 18;Macklow, Livingstone, Vella, Robertson(Onehunga), 21, v Baker, Whitley, John-em,/ McMaster (Stanley), If; Wrightson.Gladding, Kilgour. Ball (Carlton), 22. v.Dyson, Gibson, Taplin. Neilsen (Hallybur--lon-Jolinstonc), 20; Ogilvie. Haiper, S.vkes,Gardiner .Otahuhu). 19. v. I'rangle.v.Granger, Nicholls, Prangley (Mangere). 12:Ormerod, Martin. Macpherson. Mm ray (Ita-whiti), 18, v. Hunt. Bennet, Audley. Bell(Takapuna), 17.

A Close Game.

A closo gamo resulted between the twoiwo lifers, Layland and Russell, to the 18thhead when the first-named was oneup. Rus-Bcll drew out to win by 5.

McMaster played a fine game againstRobertson up to the 11th head, when Stan-ley was S up, the score being 14—9. How-ever, ho fell away and Onehunga went to21 before Stanley moved off 1-1,

Tjiplin skipped the Hallyburton-John-etone team against Ball and made a greatfight before being put out after an extrahead had been p.ayed. Carlton was in thelead until a couple of threes put Hallybur-ton-Johnstone in tho running. Ball playeda tine shot to win when his opponents werelying shot on the final head.

Gardiner was not troubled in his gamewith Prangley and scored a comfortablewin. A great game resulted between Beliand Murray. Tho whole eight players gavegood displays and the game was a tie onthe 21st bead. On the extra head theRawhiti number three put his bowl onthe jack and Bell failing to drive it off.victory went to Rawhiti.

Fifth Round.—Robertson, 19, v. Ball. 15:Murray, 18, v. Otahnhu. 1G; McMaster. 24.v./Lay land, 22; Russell, a bye.

As the scores indicate all r.hreo gamesvrore close in this round.Sixth Round.—McMaster, 26, v. Murray,

£2; Russell, 20, v. Robertson. 19.The Stanley team was always in a com-fortable position against_ R.whiti, the score

being 11—1 on tho sixth head,, which,by the aid, of a 4, was increased to 15—1on the seventh head. On the 13th headStanley had the game well in hand, theecoro being 22 to 6. The Rawhiti team madeiip some of the leeway over the remainingheads, but the handicap was too big toovercome.

Steady Drawing.A good deal of interest centred in the

Russell-Robertson game, which was a veryHard and close one all the way. On twooccasions the Onehunga team was in trouble,but Robertson scored the shot eachtime when he six down. The One-hunga drivers, 'Vella and Robertson, brought,rll their forces to play, but in the endbad to submit to tho more steady draw-ing players from Remnera. Robertson wasVarticularly deadly with his drives. Sheathplayed a fine number two name forj'emuera, his how's being generally in posi-tion on the head.

The Remnera tram took the lead earlyend was 7—3 on the sixth head, but a runof threes on three consecutive heads put

. Onehunga in front. Onehunga was 5 upon the 14th head, but Remnera scored onthe following foxir heads with a two, one.cno and two. and was one -up with threeherds to play. Onehunga eoualisetl on the39th head and on the nest head, which■was fairly difficult for Robertson, RemueraPcored a couple. It was n hard fight onthe final head, but Onehunga could onlysecure a single and went down by a similarmargin.

CLUB COMPETITIONS.

MATCHES IN AUCKLAND.

RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S PLAY.

C'lub and inter-club bowling games werecontinued in fine weather on Saturday, al-though the greens were a trifle slow afterrain. Following were the results of clubgames:—

Carlton.—Percentage fours: Leser, Buckle.Gage-Brown. Brittain. 25. v. Bunker. D.Dickson, Birkenhead. Buchanan. 10:Thornes, G. Duncan, Marshall. F. Robert-son, 13, v. H. Allen, Gavey. Lister, Frost.21; Stuart, C. Little, Thompson, Isaacs. 12.v. White, Clifton, Doyle, McKay. 25: Feran.J. Robertson, V. Cooke. Ritchie. 31. v. An-Eove. Henton. Fletcher. Lamb. IS: Bell.Wildish, Stokes. Gordon. 21. v. Penallignn.T. Hill, E. Blair, 11. Kent, 24: Pascoe, A.Taylor. Sinclair. Fookes. 14. v. E. Allen,Trendall. Coutts. Holmes. 33: Cornish. G.Taylor. J. Duncan. Carter. 31. v. Taplin.Gibson, Nielson. Dy-son. IG.

Remuera.—Ordinary draw: Thomson.Rusman, Bowles, Norton, 17. v. Symes, Reid.H. Ellerbeck, Burcher. 12: P. Jackson.Grieve, F Clark, Bull. 22. v. Adams. Cot-ter, Spooner. F. M. Short, 10 ; Egerton,Feldon, Tudhope. C. liissling. If), v. Coath.Pott3. Walker. Leslie. 14: Cntslelt. Fuller-ton, Vickerrnan, Sanderson. 20, v. Choree.W. Jackson, Alexander. Hobday. II: Pentv.Sutherland. A. M. Bell. Lawrence. 2G.■v. Penn, Bolton, W. Johnston. Coe. If.;Fisber, F. Short. Kenderdine. 28. v. Harri-eoti. Hutchison. Mahon. 10.

Rooky Nook.—Percentage fours-: L.Smith. McCullough. Bain. J. A. Pearce.19. v. Jones, Pearson, Cadwallader. Anrle.r-fion, 21; Austin, C. H. Yeo, Edwards. Wil-liams. 14. v. Lewis, Stormont, H. Tur-ner. W. J. Pearce, 30 Rutledge. Bowen. J.Kayes, Gribble, 14, v. Baxter. Ell era y. Sid -

ler, Alder, 20; Stoddart. Findlay, Tongue.Randall, 12, v. Oughton, White, J. C. Yeo.Lamb. 31: E. H. Turner. Hudson, Cutler.Keatley, 25, v. Miller. Matthews, Sadler.Fihch, 23.

Onehunga.—Ordinary draw: McMasters.Thorpe, Munro, Flowerdav. 2G, v. SeelingFarnsworth. Davies, Bassett. 20; McKen-drick, Stokes, Luing. 20. v. Jordan. Chal-mers, Mcßeaih, 22: Goode, Hnndlin.Brown, Marks, 14. v. Bickman, Skinner.Powell. A. Copland, 23: Pringle., Ramsay.Neil. Gatland IG, v. Nesford Adams.Moody. Millar, 20; Rice. Marshall. Tonkin.J. Sutherland, 12. v Kennedy, Kirkwood.Ross, Harrison. 23: Phillins. Buchanan."Welharm Henney. 21. v. Farrar, Milne.Ross, Kerr, 20: Grav. Wynvard, Preston.Brown, 20, v. McKendrick. Hardley, Jones.Wigginton, 22; Pelt-hell, McKenzie. Bray.Brown, 18. v. O'Connell. Smith, L. Brav.Xiynbofg, 20. Neilson Memorial Cup. final:McKendrick. Biggins, Brown, I. Suther-land, 15, Kennedy. C. McKendrick. Bray.Wright. 14.

Ponsonby.--Percentage fours: Munro.Casey. Oswald, Hunt. 18, v. Henley, Mercer.Lovelt. Johnßon, 1(J: Bishop. Hark'ns. Gal-loway. A. Let bam, 20. v. Carlaw. Raggett.Jatich, Matthews. IS; Jouephs. Pardington.Bryant, IS. v. F. Lctham. Prummond. F.Carbines, 1G; Richardson, Ellcray, Water-wor'h, 22. v. Colmer. Clarke, Peters. 20-Malloy. Watson, Rowe. 2f>. v. W. Brown.Jjowe, Gilmoar, 20. Anniversary Day pairs,final: Schischka, Mclnnes. 21. v Bell Cole-bro'ok, 7.G.

Mount Eden—Ordinary draw: Forgie.fitarkie, Keesing Relamore. 28, v. Charl-ton. 11. Ferguson, Murdoch, Moon.' 10.

Devonport.—Ordinary draw: Wrigley, A.Morgan, McLcod, Blackie, 35, v. Fulljames,Pitts, j'.inr., Bartley, Hamlin, 17; Yountr.Harty, Mason, Gray, 25, v. Salmon, Sniper.Lundon, Anderson, 22: Bailev, Goudie. Wall-work. Elvy. 20, v. Kay, Davis. Coldirutl.Snoad, 17. Ileldt., Newman. Foster. J. Mor-gan. 16. v. Elmsly. Watson. Bath. Kins. 17-Aldis, Brookes, Atkin. Kewbecin, 2d. v.f'hivers, Connell, Scotland, Hooding," 15;Mcpallum. Latta, Peek, Trevithick, 18. v.Heinold, Jackman. Oake. Lowe, 2.1; Thorn-ton, Kennings. Markhnrn. Melyille. 15. v.Lockley, Minchin. O'Donnell, Miller. 17.Stars: Firth, Martinson, Frater, Cox'holders), 2'i, v. Rush, K'oefoed, Palmer.Blackburn, 17.

Balmoral.—Percentage fours: E. S. Tay-lor, Barton. Cannon. Rattray. 25. v. Donald,fipedding, Gentles. Kemp, 13: Belts, Vercoe.Prirdy, E. J. Goldsmith, 21. v. Taltersall.Sawyers, Black. Truman, 10; Trewin. (I.Clark. A. J. Campbell. Vincent. 28. v. F.R. Wilson. Huston. West. GifTord, 3; Bar-ber, Fergusson. Robertson. Bush, 15. v.Auioore. Fleming. Ilonny. \V. 11. Clarke.14: Sp«ir, Esterman. Winthrop, Jones. 21.7- W. S. Fisher. Foreman. W. Richardson,Roberts. IS; Buckley. Fort. Brownlee. S.E. Chappell, 27, v. Stevens, Mason. Hook.Cartwiight. 14: Percy, Barnes, Goodall. 27.tr« A. Clark, Elair, Clews, 20.

Takap una.—Percentage fours: Eado,Amodeo, Vcale, Corfe, 19. v. Madden. V.Benton, Butler. F. A. Smith. 16; O'Neill.Klliott, E. Hunt, Waterman, 20, v. Black-well, Kendrick, Henderson. Bridge. 10;Robertson, Arrowsmith, "Weston, T. Hnnna.17, v. Budding, Jury. McKnight, Christie,

;!3; Thomas, Archibald. Lisk, Price, 25, v.X. Fen ton, Leslie, Harrison. Cutler, 20,Mon Diisir Ciuests: Hawes, Cleary, Li.sk,Tyler, 3 i), v. Freeman, Amodeo, Arrowsmith,Price, 115.

West End.—Champion fours: Egginton.Knox. A. Keane, Brookes. 27, v. M eNnil".G. Wilson, Watson, Wise, 10; Paynes,Hardy, W. Hardley, Wynyard, 17, U.Cox, Enrlo. Scott, J. Clarke, 15; Sands.Price, Kirkham, C. Hard ley. 10. v. Irwin.Delaney : , May, Bridges. 17; Hedlund, Irwin,Worsfold, Breniner. 1(5, v. Collins, Robin-son, Skinner, Horsley. 1-1: Dru flirt. Parkin-son, Thomnss, Hopwood, 21. v. Ilniby. Blow-art, McCarthy, Cooke, 10: Sandilands.A.. Court. Fftiro, Nfcedham. 27, v. Notnn.Goldwaler. Whitten, Thomson. 25; G. Kirk.Cole, Tudehope, 23. v. Service, C. Cox.Mortimer, 17,

St. Heliers.—Percentage fours: Whalev.Le Griee, H. Smith, Twinainc, 23, v. A.Smith. Negus, S. Diamond, Uoldsworth, It:McLaren, Watkins, Gray. Brunette, 19.v. lnnea, Kasper, C'nhill, J. Diamond. 15:Morgan, Jlirst, S. White, T, While, 11. v.Bowler, Appleyard, Hart, Koefotd, 17; Scott.Chambers, l.lulse, Dawson. !), v. Skin-nor, Francis, Thompson, Broolvfield. 23:Warren, Roberts, Philip, 31!. v. Hume. I' 1.Clark, Wright. 0. Final of AnniversaryDay tournament: Howe, Laurence. Weir,MeMalion, 10, v. Dutlue. Blomlield, Keid.Norris, 1.").

Avcnclale.—Ordinary draw : Burton, Be.n-nelt. 115. v. Beatt. Craig, 1(".; Crawford.Beaton, 20. v. Newell, Barnes. IS,

New Lynn.—Ordinary draw: Cutler,Mcese, 16, v Thompson, William, 10,

Waiuliu.—Wiggins, Allan, 32, v. A. T.Wright. Jnmieson. 10; Springer, It. Wright,22, v. Cambell. Butcher. 15; Grire, Steel.21. v. "Eullock, Deed, 15; Wily, Home, 23, v.Uolland, Pilkington, 10.

Rawhiti.—Ordinary draw: Torrens, Yiti-cent, Katteifeklt, 'J2, v. Olitikard. Stewart.Mclnnfss, 0: Cameron, Wort hington, Savin,22. v. Russell. Jackson, Watson, IS; Carter,Morrow, Vaughan, 32, v. Scarborough, Lean-ing, Oliplin, 20: McLcod, Jones. L>. Thom-son, 20, v, Richmond, lv. Walker, Barnes,Keller, 11; Eshelby, J, Harris, Barker,Eaves, 27, v. Wayte, Henley. Stubbs, Mil-lard, 17.

INTER CLUB GAMES.Following are the icsulfs of inter-club

games, the names of players of first-men-tioned club taking precedence in eachcase:—

Carlton v. Hallyburton-Johnstone.—AtCarlton: Neumegen, Holland, Inglis. Cross,10, v. Houghton, Lucas, Taylor, Clark, 17;It. Brown, Tulloch, Roberts, Bird, 19, v.llain, Finn. Breckon, Phillips, 18; Meancy,Ross, Noton, E. Jones, 23. v. King. Blukey,Reed, Storey. 8. At Point Chevalier:Sawyer, Proud, Burn, Perry, 10, v. Russell,Francis, Daniel, Barten. 30; Struckett, Pitt,Harvey, H. Jenkin, 13, v. Bignall, Swin-burne, Holdsworth. Bromley. 20; Hodd'steam, 1.9, v. Nash, Ronton, Spellman, Boag,14.

Mount Albert v. Mount Eden.—At MountAlbert: Poole, A. Hnwke, Jordan. Page, 25,v. Henderson, Kinniburgh, Sherriff, Gatenby,1G; W. Thomas, Guthrie, J. Thomas,Cutforth, 16, v. Cave, Rudd, Miller, C. C.Baker, 25; A. Stevens. Harrison, Ilenry, E.Thomas., 19, v. Bailey. B. Smith, W._ Reid,Morrison, 21; Crowe, McKay, AVallett,Blair, 2G, v. Ho.lloway, A. Jones, Burlev,Biuelovr, 21; Webster, Leather. Pickens, R.I'homaii, 16, v. Harland, S. White, Rich, J.Smith, 1!); J. Sheppard. Blytlic. Lane.Allely, 13; v. Faram, Bowler, SlierrifTs,Bourke, 16; Thompson, T. Stevens, Coffey,McGregor, 30, v. Stevens, W. Jones, Stir-geant, Butt, 12; Smith, Wilkinson, Bennett,Holdsworth. 23. v. Oreighton, Cray, Middle-ton, A. Nairn, 21. First year players;Wrigglesworth, Sussex, Baxter, Rhodes, 17,

";Y. Fowke, James, Watson, Walker,14. At Mount Eden; Shepherd,Dim cry, Walker, Townley, 12, v. 1!ough,Spence, Haycock, .J. Baker, 24; Faw-sett, Jones, Boagey, Floyd. 15, v. F.Wntscr, Wickstend. Herron, Gill. 26; Beck,Blomley, Humphries, Sharp. 26, v. Donll,Witham, Walton. A. Jones. 18: Smith, Wil-keman, Bennett, Holdsworth. 23. v. Greigh-ton, Gray. Robertson, Daisley, 21; Service,Barton, Dawson, Tomlinson, 23. v. JosephSmith, Middleton, Woolley, J. Cornea, 17;Castro, J-ionsdale. Stewart, Wells, 22, v.Taylor. D. Ferguson, R. Robertson, Sur-man, CO; Thompson. Stevens. Cossing. Mc-Gregor. 30, v. Stevens, W. Jones, Sergeant,Tult, :.2.

Te Papapa v. Epsom.—At To Papapa:Neil, Paterson, Pilkiriirton, R. G. Speight.27. v. I'eak, A. Mitchell. Wilson, Taylor, 15;Wilson, Hayes. Jonson, Sissons, 13, v.Field. Yearbury, Farland. Lamb, 24; R.Speight, Marks, Davenport, Moore. 23. v.Campbell, Lawrence, Kendall, O'Call'aghan,15.

New Lynn v. Kaukapakapa—At NewLynn; Kemp. C'ollard, Piatt, Young, 20, v.McKay, G. Shanks, Scurrah, E. Shanks, 20;Shanley, Osborn, Sharkey, Matheson, 25,v. J. Shanks, Osbaldiston. G. Shanks,Dnwncr, 20; Bowler. Overington, Cox,Harris, 15, v. T. Shanks. Sidwell, G. Dye,McKenzie, 22; Jeffrey, Johnson, Edgerley,Rankin, 27. v. James Shanks, McConneli,Buckton, Sutherland. 12.

Ponsonby v. Hocky Nook.—First-yearplayerii. at Ponsonby: Scnnlon, Stow, Frio-berg. Pratt. 29. v. McMillan, Matchett,Haite, De Runga. IS.

Carlton v. Rawhiti—First-year: Hollis,Dickson, junr., V. Little, Sampson, 14, vTruman, Keeder, McCarthy, Lyle, 23.

Rawhiti v, Epsom At Rawhiti: AylettWhite, Allen, Mason, 18. v. Bailey, Beckett,Forbes, McKendrick, 21.

Hillsborough v. Epsom.—At 11 illsborough:Monk, Preston. Collin. ClifTe, '29, v. Am-bury, A. Lamb, Gosling, Bruce, 11; Mc-Millan, Bag'.iley, Cornwell, Shepherd, 27, v.Gouk, A. Wright. Montgomery, Sayers, 19,

P2pnkura v. Tuakau.—At Pupakura: PG. Smith, O'Connel, Rice, Palmer, 21, v.Finch. Bagnall, RodgeVs. W. Smeed, 10;Kinton, Louncl, Leighton, Bates. 15, v. Pat-ton, Logan, J. L. Territ, (ilascoe. 22: An-drew, Pilkington, Whitmore, Hammond, 18,v. Eowe. Fulton. McAnulty, C. Snieed, IS.

Otahul'-u v. Manurev.-a, —Stansfield, Nield,Tomes, Ward, 39. v. Finlar, Cleave, Gal-lather. Nield. '4; Gardiner, Nixon, Fer-guson, Downey. IB v. Craig, Sidway, C ox-head, Law, 19; McCoid. Cameron, Sin-clair, Morion, 28, v. Sykos, Willis. Mur-ray. Whitton, IC: Corrie. May. Carson,Goodwin, 2G, v. Ecccrsfleld, Fawcc-tt, Bry-ham. Frost, 13.

Otahuliu v. Te Papajia.—Streeter. Do-herty, Fenton, Lnwes, 23, v. Bertleson,Leg

='e, Scobbie, Jackson, 14.

ANNIVERSARY DAY TOURNEYS.Results of tournaments held on Anniver-

sary Day were as follows:—Carlton.—A section was won outright by

J. Clarkson with 5 wins. B section waswon outright by J. Turner with 5 wins.The final resulted in a win for Turner by26 to 15.

liawhiti.—Ten rinks participated in fiveHumes of 13 heads each. The final match of21 heads, played on Saturday, resulted asfollows:—Townsend, Wilinot, Bennett, L.X. Thomson. 23, v. Scliofield, Coleman.Brown, liaslam, 21.

Hillsborough.—Williamson, C. Hill, Vin-cent. 4 wins and 1 loss. The final was wonby Vincent.

HAMILTON CLUB TOURNEY.[ from Ol'R own correspondent.]

HAMILTON, Saturday.A progressive pairs tourney was played

on the Hamilton green yesterday and re-sulted in S. R. Hawkins winning the skins'trophy, T. Hall being the beat lead. Sixlinks took part.

CLAUDELAXDS CLUB.[FP.O.M OL'R OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Sunday.

The Matthews ferns changed hands onthe Claudelands green to-day, when thechallengers, Anthony. F. A. Snell, J. C.Htiibbs and T. G. Reynolds (scr.), defeatedthe holders, L. Robertson. W. Kirk, A. .T.I'rescoH and J. O. Fruish (2). by 18 pointsto IG.

OTOROIIANG A TOURNAMENT.[from our own correspondent.]

OTOROHANGA, Sunday.

The annual Anniversary Day tournament,held by the Otorohanga Bowling Ciub, tookplace in delightful weather. Sixty-fourpiayei-B, representing Otorohanga, Te Kuiti.To Awainutu, Cambridge. Raglan, and

Clautlelands Clubs, took part, the play beingin five rounds. O. Fruish's Clatulqlandsteam proved the winners with five wins totheir credit. Crawford Boles' team, of ToKuiti. were, the runners-up with a total offour wins. Members of the winning team(O. Fruish. W. A. Carter, R. 11. Page andB. Webber) were presented with tcopliiesby the local club, tho president's wife.Mrs. I'. 11 Rov.c, making tho lucocnta-tions.

SOUTH AUCKLAND CENTRE.

WHITIORA WLNS FINAL.

[rnOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]

HAMILTON, Sunday.The final garno in the South AucklandBowling Centre's full-rink contest for theHowdeu Shield was played at Hamilton Eastyesterday. Whitiora (F. Woodhall, W. A.Choat, -\l. A. Gall, G. 11. Loveridge), with

two lives, met and defeated Glen Massey(A. Connew, McLean. McFarlane, Morris),one life. Whitiora won on the first cameby 21 points to 15. and with it the shieldand tho South Auckland. Ccatro links cham-pionship.

WHANGAREI TOURNAMENT.

WIN FOR DARGAVILLE TEAM.

[FKOM OUR OWN' CORRESPONDENT.]WHANGAREI. Sunday.

The Whnngarei bowling tournament wasconcluded in electric light at 10.30 lastevening, when F. C. Davcy (Dargaville)defeated It. 11. Allan (Whangarei) ill thefinal by 21 points to 17.

Owing to heavy rain until 12.30 p.m.yesterday play was postponed until 1.30p.m., when the seventh round was played,the number of hea-ds being reduced to nine.Only those teams likely to allect the resultof the competition were called upon to play.Tlio following are the lesults:—

Section A.—Gibson, 10, v. Coote, 8; Davey.12. v. Cutforth, 7. This left Gibsonand Davey equal, and in the play-off Daveydefeated Gibson by 8 to 7, thus winning tliothe section.

Section 13.—Hill, 11. v. Jounneaux, 0: lib-bitts, 8, v. Wilson, 4; McMillan. 14, v.Beehre. 8. This left four teams in the sec-tion wiio tied, Jounneaux, Tibbels, McMil-lan. Hill. Jounneaux won the section.

Section C.—Allan, 14. v. Phillips, G; Short..0. v. Blanshard, 2. This result gave Allanthe section. ,

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Section D.—Won outright by E. laylor(Hikurangi). „

Tho muni-linnl of 21 heads resulted: I.Jones, S. Roper, J. N. Stark, I'. C. Davey(Dargaville), 20, v. R. Whitehead, J. Evans.G. Marshall, St. Clair Jounneaux (Wlianga-rei), 19; S Itay, Whitelaw. Torranco, K.11. Allan (Whangarei), 18, v. Nesbitt, Scott.West well, E. Taylor (Flikurangi), 17.

The game between Davey and Jounueanxwas not concluded until 7.30 p.m. It wasnot, therefore, possible to play the final indaylight, unless postponed to some other day.After consultation with the two teams con-cerned it was decided to play tyelectric light. The final was commenced at7.50 p.m. and resulted, Davey (Dargaville).21; Allan (Whangarei), 17.

In present ins tho trophies to the winning

team and iunuers-up in the presence ofa large gathering of bowlers and friends tliopresident of the Whangarei ( lub. Mr. G.H. Morrish, congratulated both teams ontheir splendid performances in tho finaland throughout tlio tournament. It wasthe first occasion on which tho DargavilleClub had won the tournament.

Tho president also presented to Mr. ,T.Hill, a silver cup on behalf of two bowl-ing admirers. Messrs. B. Cox. Maungatu-ro(o, and A. Senteh, Waipu, who have beenassociated with Mr. Hill for many years.Mr. Morrish said Mr. llill was one of thosewho had been responsible, for placing thoWhancarei Club in its present position. Al-though residing in Auckland. »nd attachedto tho St. Heliers Bowling Club, ho waspatron of the Whangarei Bowling Club, andwas known throughout, the north for hisfine sportsmanship and hospitality.

PLAY AT TE AROHA.

MAT AMATA TEAM BEATEN,

[l'UOXt OfIt OW.V CORRESPONDENT.]TE AROIIA, Saturday.

An inter-club bowling match between ToAroha and Matamata took place at To Arohato-day and resulted in a win for the localteam with an aggregate score of 152points to 1)3.

Results were sis follows, the visitors be-ing mentioned first:—G. Stewart, Gunby.Loveridge, P. Stewart, 36. v. Tomich.Grainger, N. Palmer, Knokovich, 12; BellYoung. Simpson, Gates, 19. v. Tapp, Cow-ley, Jiockyer. Hedge. 27; E. Bowler,Raethel, Cranswiclc. Were, 16, v. Margi-son, Kilgonr, Bliss, Petersen. 26; 10. C.Banks. Brunton. D. O'Connor, A. Bowler.17, v. T. Heathcote, G. A. Stuck, G. Cooper.Barnes, 25; Gibson, F. Banks, Hollis.Green, 11. v. L. .Toll, H. Wood, G. Sher-lock, A. I']. Stuck, 25; Wilson. Lockhead,Barnes. Egan, 17, v. Bcece, Ray, Clothier.Waddell. 17; Black. Wise, Cobham, Wat-son, 21, v. Sellers, Wyborn, Maingay, Bath,20

Tho tournament promoted by the ToAroha Glub on Anniversary Day resultedin a win for Wallace.

WAIKATO PAIRS TOURNEY.[FROM OUR OWN" CORUESI'ON'UrNT.]

PUKEKOHE, Sunday.

The winners of the Northern WaikatoBowling Association's championship pairstourney played at Pukekohc yesterdaywere Thompson and Perkins, while Roscoeand Williams were runners-up.

The semi-finals resulted;— Thompson andPerkins (Pukekohe), won by default fromMcKcnzio and Whiteside (Tuakau); Roscoeand Williams (Waiuku), 21. v. Laiden andPirret (Tuakau). 15.

The final resulted:—Perkins, 19, v. Wil-liams, 14.

ENJOYABLE PICNICS.

SUCCESSFUL POLICE OUTING.

The annual police picnic was hold atPine Island yesterday, over GOO membersof tile force, relatives and friends attend-ing tho excursion. During the day thechildren were presented with toys, whileo series of sports events was decided, thechief event being the race for a champion-ship cup presented by tho Farmers' Trad-ing Company. This was handed to thewinner, Constable J. B. McLean, by Super-intendent S. Till.

Results of tho spcrts events are as fol-lows:

Boys' Pace, under 12 years.—BruceThompson, 1; Alfred Jlinton, 2; D. Claasen.3.

Boys ovfr 12 und under IP, years.— A.Doll, 1; P. Brennnn, 2; Leslie Frew. 3.

Girls Under 12 Years.—Jean Pitcairn,1: Nneline Stewart. 2; Doreeu Cucksey, 3.

Girls Over 12 and Under 1G Years.—.Tpan A'-mour, 1; Nancy Pitcairn, 2; DorothyNash. 3.

I'jolire Championship. 100yds.—Constable.T. B. McLean, 1; Constable 11. McEachern,2; Constable L. Wilson, 3. _

Single Ladies' Pace.—Miss Gwen Gor-man. 1: Miss Jean Armour. 2: Miss Nora

Police Handicap. 120yds.—Constable 11.McFachern. 1: Constable J. D. Mackenzie,2; Constable 1). J. Lloyd, 3."Married Ladies,'' Pace 'police officers'wives), 75yds.—Mrs. L. "Wilson, 1: Mrs..Dorothy Hendren, 2: Mrs. Hazel Gaines, 3.

Married Ladies' Race. 75vds (open)D. J. Harris, 1; Mrs. Lane, 2; Mrs.

IP.Hott, 3. .oSergeants' Pace, 100yds.—Defective-Se-

rgeant A. McTltigh, 1 ; Sergeant E. Finch,2: Sergeant S. A. Brown. 3.

Long Service Glen's Pace. 100yds.—Con-table T. Mahoney, 1: Constable A. J.Ma-den, 2; Sergeant J. Claasen, 3.

Visitors' Race, 100yds.— K. Carter, 1; W.Abiaham, 2; A. 1). Perry, 3.

STAFF OF WOOLWORTII'S.About 123 members of the staff and their

friends attended the annual picnic held byWoolworth's (New Zealand). Limited, atMotuihi on Friday. A sports programmewas held ami every child received a gift.Tiic P. M. 11yarn's Cup for the highest ag-gregate score in the athletic events was wonby Miss Brown, with Mr. Moore-Jones run-ner-up.

Results of the principal events are as fol-io vs :

Men's Races.--100 yards championship:Sanderson, 1: Moore Jones.•2. 100 Yardsopen: Jludd, I: Saruey, 2. Relsy: Sarney'ateam. I; Moore-Jones' team. 2. 75 Yardschampionship: Carlson, I: Copland. 2. 75Yards open: Moore-Jones, I; Hartley, 2.Married men's race: Essex. 1 ; Moore-Jones.2. Sack race: Wilson, 1; Hudson, 2. Egg-and-spoon race: Bartley. 1: Carpenter, 2.

Ladies' Races.—7s Yards championship:Miss Brown. 1; Miss McTavish. 2. 75 Yardsopen: Mrs. Harris, 1; Miss Armour, 2. Re-lay: Miss Brown's team, 1; Miss Cranwell'steam, 2. 50 Yards championship: MissBrown, I: Miss C'ranwell. 2. f>o Yards open:Miss Woods, I; Miss Cranwell, 2. Marriedladies' race. Mrs. Essex. I: Mrs. Brown, '.I.Sack race: Miss. Perkinson, 1: Miss Casey. 2.Kgg-and-spoon race: Miss Woods, 1; MissMcTavish, 2.

Other Events.—Jockey race: Miss Ronsonand Wilson, 1. Three-leg race: Miss Whit-ley and Hudson. 1- Miss McTavish nndBrown, 2. Wheelbarrow race: Miss Brownand Wilson, 1.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS.

WHANGAREI CLUB'S DECISION

[j'ltOM Oi:It OWN OOHREPI'ONPENT. ]

W 11ANG AI! EI, Saturday.Au extraordinary general meeting of the

Wlmnsarei County Sheep Dog Club washeld tliis afternoon to decide whether tocarry on willi the annual trials in Aprilor to go into recess. Mr. 11. Sloane pro-posed that the trials he held as usual inApril and that a nub-committee be appointedto go into the question of prize-money.

Mr. Charles Finlayson expressed the opin-ion that it was not wise to carry on underpresent conditions, with the likelihood ofa decrease in attendance, which would causethe club a hiss.

Mr. N. S.'oane said that Whangarci shouldnot be the first sheep dog club to ceasefunctioning and ho considered the club

should carry oil.Mr. E. Finlayson. the chairman, said in

his opinion it would be better to go intorecess than be forced to do so.

Mr. Sloalie's motion was carried with onlytwo dissentients.The following are the proposed dales for

Hie various meetings, which have yet tobe confirmed:—April 5 and 6, Herekino:April 8 and 9. Bay of Islands; April 13 and14, Wliangaroi; April 26 and 27, Eobsoii;April 29 and 30, Otamatea.

RADIO TOPICS.BY TRIODE.

AUCKLAND BROADCASTS.

THE WEEK'S PROGRAMMES.

FEATURES FROM STATION IYA.

Tlio following aro features of the pro-

grammes from IYA for the week com-mencing to-day:—

To-day.—Silent.To-morrow.—7.30 p.m. W.E.A. lecture

on "Music" by Mr. 11. Hollinrako; 8 to10, concert programme.

Wednesday.—7.4o p.m. talk by Mr.Wendell Phillips on " Danish Co-opera-tion in tho Pig Industry" ; 8 to 9.30, concert programme; 9.30 to 11, dance music

Thursday.—l2.3o p.m. relay of mid-day service from St. Matthew's Church;3 to 10, concert programme.

Friday.—B p.m. to 10 p.m., concert pro-gramme.

Saturday.—B p.m. to 10 p.m., concertprogramme including sea story by "LeoFore Brace," 10 to 11, dance music.

Sunday.—7 p.m. relay of service fromSt. Mary's Cathedral; 8.30, relay of Muni-cipal Band from Albert Park.

ULTRA-SHORT WAVES.

APPLICATIONS IN STATES.

AID TOWARD TELEVISION.

.Applications aro being received by theFederal Radio Commission of America forthe allocation of extremely low wave-lengths. A company which is a branchof tho International Telegraph and Tele-phones Company has asked for permissionto work on wave-lengths of between oneand three centimetres, that is, betweentwo-fifths and one and one-fifth of an inch.In frequencies this is from thirty thou-sand million cycles to ten thousand mil-lion. The I.T.T. Company is the one whichrecently conducted such successful tests on18 centimetres across the English Channel.

It is seriously being stated that theproblems of interference when televisionis in vogue will be solved by tbo useof tho ultra high frequencies. Theordinary broadcast waves require a

band of frequencies which is ten thou-sand cycles wide for true transmissionof the higher audio frequencies, whicharc added to the carrier frequency in useby any particular station. For tele-vision tho side bands, as they arc called,cover a much greater width and so thedifferent stations which use television mustbe separated by a larger frequency. Inother words tho carriers need greaterseparation and on the very high fre-quencies a larger number of stations canbe accommodated.

This seems rather puzzling until wo re-member that wave-lengths one metreapart on tho ordinary broadcast bandhave a much smaller separation thanthose down in the region of ten metres.Between 300 and 600 metres there is afrequency difference of 500.000 cycles,while between nine metres and ten metresthere is a difference of three and a-thirdmillion cycles. Wo thus have nearlyseven times the width of the former andtaking only one metro as against 300 ( 300to 600).

The use of tho expression "wave-lengths" is therefore quite a poor oneand "frequencies" conveys a clearer con-ception. Years ago the distinction wasunimportant, for the wireless transmis-sions were mostly on wave-lengths above600. Tho powerful long-distance work-ing stations could bo heard round aboutten thousand metres and more. Therewere comparatively few stations, too, andthis is one reason why the older phrasecrept into common use.

Wireless waves are of the same generaltype as light waves, (he difference beingin the frequencies. They arc both electro-magnetic waves set up in the ether ofspace, and travel at the same velocity,namely, almost exactly 300,000,000 metresa second. It therefore seemed quite rele-vant, to refer to the wave-length uponwhich a transmission took place. If weknow either the frequency of the trans-mission or the wave-length, then divid-ing 300,000,000 by either gives the otherfactor.

"FAVOURITE OF THE KING."

SUCCESSFULIYAPRODUCTION

The historical radio drama " TheFavourite of the King" which was pre-sented by Mr. J. M. Clark and companyfrom IYA last Wednesday evening was anoutstanding success. The play waswritten by Dr. G. dc Clive-Lowe, ofAuckland, who has been responsible forsome splendid productions at IYA, not-ably " The Doge of Venice" and " Kirk-o'-Field."

Added interest was lent to the play as(he role of Sir Thomas Overbury wastaken by Mr. Gaston Mervale, producerfor the Auckland Little Theatre Society,who made his first official appearanceover the air. The quarrel scene betweenOverbury and the Earl of Rochester (apart taken by Mr. A. McSkimming) wasthe piece de resistance of the performanceand was one of the finest dramatic scenesever presented from the station. The deathscene was also of high standard.

Tho remainder of the cast was as fol-lows:—Earl of Northumberland, Mr.Clark; Frances Howard, Countess ofEssex, Mrs. M. M. McCalluiri; Earl ofEssex, Mr. G. Brown-Douglas; DameTurner, Miss Althca Parker; Sir GervnjsElves, Mr. Leu Barnes: Weston, Mr." John Brown."

All the players acquitted themselveswell, the voices being distinct and con-vincing. The summaries by the announcerbetween acts made, the plot easy to fol-low and the musical interludes were ofau appropriate nature.

STUDIO CONSTRUCTION.

ENGLISH AND GERMAN IDEAS.

PROBLEMS FOR RADIO CITY.

Broadcasting studio construction haspresented a new study for architects andengineers. Acoustical problems, vibration,ventilation, reverberation, and a hundredand one other points have led to manyexperiments in the attempt to find themost suitable studio arrangement. Atrio of American engineers who have beenentrusted with the work of designing andfitting up tlio 26 studios of Radio City.New York, recently made » sludy ofBritish and Continental methods anil theirviews, as expressed on their return, arcinteresting.

Mr. O. B. Hanson, (lie chief engineer,was impressed by British methods, which,ho said, were cleverly adapted to theirneeds. The 8.8.C. has built studios ofmasonry inside an almost triangular steelstructure, tlio latter devoted to ofiices andother business enterprises. Mr. YalMver, the architect, lias now disclosed thefact that the central tower in the newbuilding was included as an after-thought.The original intention was to group all thestudios on one or two floors. Then cametho reflection that no windows would benecessary, and this led to the final con-ception of a central block of studios inperpendicular array, surrounded by theadministrative offices. This has eliminatedoutside street noises, says Mr. Hanson,but is not a practical solution of RadioCity's construction problems, owing to thegreat height of the proposed structures.

The British Broadcasting Corporationuses a group of studios for the presenta-tion of one dramatic programme, it, wasfound. All sounds converge through onecentral control room. Neither the pro-duction man nor control room engineer,who occupy the central control room, cansee the participating artists. Tho Ameri-cans believed that such a system was toocomplex, compelling the use of too manystudios.

In Hamburg, Germany, where theAmericans also visited, studios have beenconstructed with collapsible and movablewalls. Tho floors and ceilings can be ele-vated or lowered, all controlled by hy-draulic power. These innovations were oflittlo practical use, however. Tho Ger-mans themselves confessed that their ex-periments were not up to their expecta-tions.

Following upon his observations, Mr.Hanson disclosed that tentative plans forRadio City call for one studio with a seat-ing capacity of more than 1000, with theeffect of a three-ring circus lay-out. Theother 26 studios will be of varying sizes,ranging down to announcers' " stand-by"booths. The problems of studio planningwere listed as follows:

First, the studios must be arranged soas to enable thousands of persons to passback and fortli daily with tho leastamount of confusion. Second, the studiosmust bo thoroughly sound-proofed, onefrom another, and each from outsidenoises. Third, there must be. acousticaltreatment to meet varying broadcastingconditions. Fourth, because each studiowill bo almost hermetically sealed, anelaborate ventilating system must be per-fected, with especial emphasis on theelimination of reverberation in tho Venti-lating ducts. Fifth, tho illumination mustbo suitable, without introducing anabundances of heat. Sixth, the studiosmust be attractively decorated withoutdestroying any of the foregoing properties.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Portable wireless sets may be carriedas personal luggage on L.N.E.R. rail-ways in Great Britain, with the furtherconcession that they may be operated inthe compartments, " as long as other pas-sengers do not object."

There is still hope of a continuance ofIndian broadcasting, in spite of the do-cision of tho Indian Government to sus-pend the present service. The Indianradio trado is making strenuous effortsto gain support for a scheme which wouldmaintain the existing transmitters atBombay and Calcutta.

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SYNOPSIS.Clement Antiss on his way to business

otio fine '.morning decides that life is incred-ibly dull. He had been in Pettigrew andRichard's wholesale provision shop sincehis school da>"3. This morning, while lunch-ing in a Ferichnrch Street restaurant. Antissbecomes interested in a foreign customersitting opposite. As the latter passesAntiss on his way out, he drops a note intoAntiss' hand anil whispers, " Keep this forme!" Antiss realises he is now holding asmall chamois leather bag.

CH APTER 11.(Con tinued.)Clement Antiss was working out a pro-

blem. Instinct hail told him that what-ever was contained in that little bag wasvaluable. He felt that he had becomepossessed of a treasure. For once in hislifo providence had been kind to him.The opportunity had come his way and hemust take it. But supposing there wasdanger attached to all this? Supposingthat olive-skinned man he had met in therestaurant was merely making use ot himfor some shady purpose? 'lhe blood of

long-forgotten youth tingled once more inhis veins.

Danger! What did ho care for danger?He had always wanted something like thisto happen to him—something unexpectedand inexplicable. When the \\ ur hadbegun and be had been turned down bythe medical boards because, so they hadalleged, there was something wrong withhis heart, he had felt that life bad cheatedhim out of adventure, and though sometime later, when his innate commonsenseassured him that war was something quitedifferent from what be had anticipated itto be—something hideous, unclean, —hefelt that life was rather Jiiimdrum.

At heart lie was British. Ihe spirit ofthe old adventurers was still strong inhiin. Had he lived in the olden days hemight have been a pirate, a smuggler, a

cavalier, or an explorer. That was whatwas the matter with the Twentieth Cen-tury. There was no scope for free-lanceenterprise in the matter of adventure. Theonly romance that existed in life was theromance created by novelists, and thatwas second-hand by the time it reachedmen of his calibre.

So, still thinking in these terms, Mr.Antiss bade his colleagues good-night andset out for home.

On his way to the station he glancedabout him furtively. lie ieb that- or.ecould not be too careful. But curiouslyenough the world seemed pretty much thesame as it had done yesterday. lie wasnot conscious that lie was being followed.So one seemed in the least interested inClement Antiss. He had once read in adetective story that the best way to ascer-tain whether one was being followed ornot was io pause for a moment before ashop window and then pass on. Antissdecided to put this idea to a practicaltest. He paused in front of a jeweller'swindow and surveyed the glitter of thediamonds in the rings so snugly tuckedawav in their little plush beds. Casuallyhe glanced to the right of him and alsoto the left. People were hurrying toand fro. Xo one seemed to be standingwatching him.

Mr. Antiss moved on again with anotherglance over his shoulder. It was all sofutile, of course, but it gave him a pleasantthrill. He was not in the least disap-pointed when he seated himself in hisusual compartment in the train and noticedtha same people he had always noticed atthat time of the day.

So ho settled himself with an eveningnewspaper.

The walk homo was in the dusk. Therewere fewer people about in tho suburbsand tho street lamps had begun to flickerhere and there among the trees. 1 liecommon was well nigh deserted, andClement Antiss decided that all was wellwith him so far. Had anyone been onhis trail ho argued that he must, inostcertainly have seen them. Tho thoughtwas not so satisfying as it might havebeen. It would "have been much moreintriguing had a dark form stolenstealthily from the- shadows of the trees.

Mabel Antiss was waiting for him whenhe arrived home. Her plump face waswreathed in smiles as she poured the boil-ing water on the tea in the pot. and in-quired about the news in tho City.

" Very little to-night, my dear." an-nounced her husband. "Xo robberies,no murders; a bit of a storm in the House,I see. A Socialist and a Conservativenearly camo to blows over a little argu-ment about coal profits. But that sortof tiling's too frequent nowadays to bereally news " Mr. Antiss smiled at hisquip. He felt he was in quite good form,although he knew that Mabel was sure tomiss the point —she always did.

Tea over, Mr. Antiss went upstairsostensibly to get out tho little black boxthat contained the insurance policies, be-cause, as he mentioned to Mabel, thepremium was almost due. Mrs. Antisssaw nothing unusual in this move, and re-mained in the dining-room with the news-paper Clement had thrust, on to her.

Realising the importance of the minutestdetail Clement Antiss did get out thelittle black box. In fact he deliberatelyjangled the bunch of keys and bangedthe lid so that Mabel would have no sus-picions. But actually the deed box andtbe insurance policies held no interest iorhim. Pushing tho door closed, butnot quite, so that he could heatif anyone came up the stairs, betook "out the little chamois-leatherbag from that inner pocket inhis waistcoat, and gazed at it admir-ingly and not without a tingling thrill.

He had switched on tho light, and beganto fumble with 1lie little clasp. How bisfingers trembled in the process! Hehad always believed that in moments ofcrisis be would have been perfectly calm.

Came a faint snap as the clasp partedand tbe little platinum chain unwounditself from the neck of (he bag. Slowlyhe widened the soft neck and then, hold-ing the bottom of the bag with one hand,turned it over open-mouthed on to thepalm of his left hand.

Something hard yet vmtiti droppedfrom the receptacle and withdrawing thebag Clement Antiss found himself gazingat a strange stone in bis hand. It flashedand sparkled in tho amber light of theelectric lamp above him: throwing backat him from a hundred tiny facets ft cas-cade of brilliance.

Clement Antiss caught his breathsharply. Ever since lunch time he hadwondered what that bag contained, but.not even the wild riot of his imaginationhad conceived anything quite so wonderfulas this.

His eyes fastened themselves upon itravenously yet appraisingly. It was a

diamond, of that be was quite certain.But what a diamond! Tt was Ike noother diamond he had ever seen or wasever likely to see. It was about the size

of a small walnut. But it was not itssize or even its extravagant brilliance thatnmazed him so much as its colour. Allthe diamonds ho bad ever seen had beenwhite—or white flecked with blue accord-ing to the light in which ono viewed them.But this one was purple—a rich, rosypurple; a flower in stone; a flower kissedby a warm radiance.

For several minutes he gazed at it spell-bound. a thousand thoughts crowdinginto his brain; a thousand questions allclamouring for an answer. Why had thisthing been thrust upon him? To whomdid so marvellous a jewel belong ? Andwhy had that olive-comple.\ioned gentle-man been so anxious that he should bo itscustodian ?

Realising that lie had heon absentsufficiently long from the company of hiswife. Clement Antiss, with those questions

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still unanswered, replaced the Btone, fas-tened the clasp, and replaced the bag in

his pocket. .For the remainder oi the evening no

found himself curiously restless. He triedto read hut the words kept running intoone another like the traffic on the Brightonroad on a Sunday morning. He wentupstairs again; came down and switchedon the light in the drawing-room. Thenhe returned to the lounge-dining-roomand sat down.

" What's the matter, Clement?" in-quired Mabel, apprehensively. Haveyou lost anything?"

He shook his head." Just a bit restless, my dear," he

smiled. " I'm trying to remember whatit was I told myself this morning I hadto do when I came home to-night, andI'm blessed if I can remember what itwas."

Mabel Antiss went on with her reading.It was unusual for Clement to be rest-less like this, and she tried to wonderwhat it was lie had wanted to do. lhatwas so unlike him. He had never beenexactly a handy-man about the house.So she came to the conclusion thatClement was sickening for something.

" You'll have to go and see DoctorBaines," she intimated when Clement

returned from a visit to the kitchen whereshe had just heard a clatter of dishes." I've noticed for a week or more thatyour nerves are not too good. He 11give vou a tonic. T bore you re notworking too hard at the ofiice, Clement?"

Taking the cue Clement intimated thathe'd £•> and consult the doctor at theweek-end.

" He'll be better ablo in give me athorough overhauling," he told her." Fewer people visit doctors at the week-end—they want io be well in their owntime, my dear."

Mabel Antiss was satisfied. 'I here wasnothing more to worry about now. Shehad correctly diagnosed her husband'scomplaint and the feeling was satisfying.

Hut there had been method in Clement'srovings. Jit; had been wrestling with aproblem. He had been arguing that inall probability Ihe man who had givonthe purple diamond into his charge hadobviously been afraid that the jewelwould be stolen from him. If that werethe case it was only logical to concludethat whoever was after it would, findingthat the oiive-skinned fellow liadn t gotit, contrive to ascertain its whereabouts.Even at that moment, he told himself,the house might be watched. _

new sense of importance gripped Mr.Antiss. If tiiero was danger _about homust be prepared for it. Also he must beprepared to protect the diamond. Ibishe had done. He had worked it outthoroughly. He had abstracted thediamond from its bag and gently insertedit in a new loaf of bread he had foundin the bottom of the bread pan in thepantry. In the coal-house he had selecteda small nut of coal approximately thesame size as the diamond, and this, aftersuitably cleansing it, ho had insertedm the "bag and fastened the clasp, andwhen later, before extinguishing tho lightover the bed, he had placed tho littlebag beneath his pillow, ho felt sure thathis little trick would stand any test. Notthat he even suspected that anyone wouldbreak into the house. They had probablynot vet got on to his trail. But sooneror later they would. He was certain ofthat, and in the meantime one couldnot afford to tr.ke any risks.

He had bolted the doors securely beforegoing upstairs to bed. The windows wereall fastened, but unfortunately the littlebolt on the inside of the bedroom doorwas not operating.

Sleep did not come easily to dementAntiss—by no means so easily as it cameto Mabel. He heard the clock in thedining-room strike the hours—twelve—one

two three. Ho strained all his sensesto catch the remotest sound in the house,but all was still. Soft, velvety silencewrapped itself about the place.

Then, utterly tired out, Clement Antissslept. But his sleep was not dreamless.He dreamed that soft-footed figures stolefrom room to room searching diligentlyeverywhere.

"

How they had gained ad-miss'ion to the house was not at all clear.Probably they had melted their way in-side through the brick walls. So shadowywere their shapes that such a thing wasquite credible. He heard them whisper-ing together in a strange tongue. Butwhy they were not aware of his presenceperplexed him. He seemed to be ignored.Now thev were at his bedside, staringdown at him from the darkness with deeplustrous eves that reminded him of thepurple diamond ho had so cunninglyhidden away.

All night long he saw them movingsilently about the house; hovering overhis bed : moving the curtains that weredrawn securely across the windows; pullingout tho drawers; shaking the ornaments. . . yet Clement Antiss managed tosmile through it all. lhe purple diamondwas safe and somehow he seemed tosense that all this was reallv a dream.Had it been actuality he might not havesmiled.

Then the dream faded, and with it theshadowy shapes that had possessed thphouse.

The dawn was breaking over the win-dow sill as Mr. Antiss opened his eyes,the recollection of that strange dreamstill verdantly fresh in his mind. For alittle while he lay there watching thegrey dawn illuminate the darkness ofthe room, throwing the furniture intodeep relief until the pattern of the wall-paper became visible.

It was then that his hand stole beneaththe pillow—and stayed there. In hisheart he knew that tho little chamois-leather bag was where he had placed itthe night before. He had been a preyto his own fantastic imaginings. Fora moment his hand remained there. Thenit roved a little but touched nothing atall except the soft, yielding pillow andthe bed below. Slowly, his heart racing,

he raised himself and moved tho pillowawav.

The little chamois-leather bag wasE °And down below, after he had scrambledinto bis dressing-gown, there was _>nosign anywhere that the house had beenbroken into.

(To be continued daily.)

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MINISTER URGES ABOLITION.

[FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]SYDNEY, Jan. 21.

A drastic reform of the marriage law

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Church should lie asked to give its bless-ing only to those who live in Christ—allotiter marriages should be performed bythe registrar or his deputies.

"My beliefs are shared by many church-men,'' Father Hope said. "To thoseclergymen who criticise me, I say thatif they are so keen for the Church togive its blessing to every marriage, thenlet them forgo the usual thanksgivinggift. This should be done if it is theChurch's duty to give its blessing, evenif the parties are not religious.

The preacher said he had always beenopposed to fees for marriages. At ChristChurch, if people could afford to pay,they gave 5s to the verger. Anythingelse went to the relief of the poor. "Mar-riages at present were entered into with-out proper consideration and this wasapparent by the people who went to himwith matrimonial troubles.

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View Rd."\TEWTON, Fleet St. and Wellington St.—i-i 4 and 6-Roomed Cottages.—New Zea-land Insurance: 43-895.

TVTORTHCOTE, Onowa Rd.—6 Rooms, largeJA Section.—New Zealand Insurance;43-895.

EEMUERA, Close Newmarket.—4 Rooms,all convs.—New Zealand Insurance:

fDEMUERA Waterside.—Artistic Bunga-ULt low. 6 rooms, every conv.—Ilarropand Medley. Sliortland St.

STANLEY BAY.—l> Rooms, sleepingporch, convs.; handy boat and beach;

25s.—Public Trust.Q OUT II Suburb—Small Bach, big section,(5 suit two pensioners; 10s Cd.—Comfort-able. 945 Hkrai.d.

JJERNE BAY: C rooms, k'ette, 355.REMUERA RD.: 5 roonui. k'ette, 355.ABBOTT'S WAY, off Ladies' Mile: Bun-

galow, 6 rooms, garage, 30s.PARNELTj RD.: 6 rooms. 32s Gd.PA KNELL RD.: 12 rooms, suitable board-

ing house..GRAFTON: C rooms, 37s Gd.

C. F. BENNETT, LTD..Queen St. Phorc 42-840.

T>ARNELL.—Ayr St.: 6 Rooms, convs.,J- renovated; 30a. York St.: 6 Rooms,convs.; 30s.

REMUERA.—Kelvin Rd.: Bungalow, Grooms, electric, garage. tennis court ;

37s 6d. Sea view Rd.: 5 Rooms, convs., gar-age; fine view; 40s. Keith Av.: Bungalow, 5rooms; garage; splendid view; 40s. BurwoodOres.: Bungalow, 7 rooni3, 3 porches; gar-Bfc; i'2 10s. Uirere Av.: Bungalow, 5 rooms,electric; garage; 32s Gd. Near St. John's Col-lege: 5 Rooms, electric; garage; 355. Station'J'errnce: (i Rooms; garage: 32s Gd. VictoriaAv.: 9 Rooms, electric; garage, outbuilding;4 acres; £4, offer. Benson Rd.: Bungalow 0rooms; good view; 27a Gd. Shore Rd.:' 5ißooms; 15s. Lochiel Rd.: G Rooms, concrete;billiard room and table: 50s, offer.

MX EDEN.—Bungalow. G rooms, convs.,good order; 30s. Ellerton Rd.: Bunga-

low, f. rooms; 355. Disraeli St.: Bungalow.7 rooms; 50s. Milton Ed.: 8 Rooms; largesection; 30s.

GRAFTON.—Seafield View Rd.: 7 Roome;30s.

EPSOM.—Cedar Rd.: 5 Rooms, modern:425. Shipherd Av.: 5 Rooms, modern:

82s 6d. Liverpool St.: 5 Rooms, electric; 355.

HERNE BAY.—-Albany Rd.: 6 Rooms,electric light, califont; 255.

REY LYNN.—Crummer Rd.: 7 Rooms,good order; 30s. Ml.. ALBERT, Chal-

linor Cres.: Bungalow, 5 rooms, electric; 20s.DOMINION RD., Duke St.: 5 Rooms, elec-tric water; 25s ARCHHILL-: 4 Rooms, elec-tric light, etc.; 265. KING SLAND: 5 Rooms,convs.; 16s.

.. SEVILLE JJEWCOMB, J^TD..ESTATE AGENTS, i. WYNDHAM ST.

amusements.

•AT 2 THEATRES.

TIV OLI \<\TIVOLIReserves, 4 44

,'13G"

\E\VTON (Near Grafton linage;.* AND

<T EMPRESSN*EWTON^^,—

Reserves, 2727-077.

All those who Bee it unanimously

declare that there has never beenanything quite bo beautiful or sogenuinely entertaining us tins

glorious musical treat."CHILDREN OF DREAMS.""CHILDREN OF DREAMS.""CHILDREN OF DREAMS."" CHILDREN OF DREAMS."

Presented byOscar Haminerstein

snd Sigmund Romberg,the Creators of

"VIENNESE NIGHTS.""VIENNESE NIGHTS."

Margaret Schilling, Paul Gregoryand a Huge Supporting Cnst.

Love! Laughter! Lilting Melody!Wonderful Binging, beautifulmusic and a pretty romance.All Auckland critics describe thisbs the finest musical film ever

seen in this city.

Brilliant Supporting Programme.

STALLS. 1/. 1/ Children Half-price.

RIALTORIALTO

NEWMARKET.

TO-NIGHT. AT 8 O'CLOCK.THE FINEST DOUBLE-STARPROGRAMME EVER PRESENTED

IN AUCKLAND.Sensational Sea Drama.

"SHANGHAIED LOVE""SHANGHAIED LOVE"

Starring NOAH BEERY,SALLY BLANE.

RICHARD CROMWELL.A sensational drama of thelast cruise of "Black Yankee"Swope, Devil Skipper, on his

Hell Ship!(First N.Z. Screening.)

DOROTHY SEBASTIAN.Women hated him . .

. evenwhile they loved him!"THE DECEIVER""THE DECEIVER"Thrill-a-minute Drama

With lAN KEITH,LLOYD HUGHES,

NATALIE MOORHEAD.(First N.Z. Screening.)

1000 Seats, 11, 11, 1/. Children Half-price.1000 Seats, 1/, 1/. 1/. Children Half-price.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

QENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER BOARD.

LOAN PROPOSAL, £40,000.

A Poll of Ratepayers will be taken onTUESDAY. February 2, 1932, between thehours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Electric Power Board loans do not meanmore rates, but they do mean pro-gress and lower charges for electricity. Tliemoney is required for further reticulationover a period of years and will thus bospent on revenue-producing works. TheBoard has not collected any rates whateverin connection with previous loans.

There could be no better advertisementfor the Waikato at the present time than athumping big majority in favour of a loanproposal for sucli a purpose as electricalreticulation.

Show your confidence in your Board, yourdistrict, and your country by recording sucha majority.

POLLING BOOTHS Are:—

Publio Hall—Eureka, Newstead, Matangi,Rototuna, Gordonton, Horsham Downs,Komakorau, Orini. Ohinewai, Te Hoe, Wai-terimu, Te Kauwhata, Maramarua, Wae-renga, Tenfoot, Taupiri. TVhatawhata. Ruku-hia, Ngahinepouri, Horotiu, Te Kowhai.Te Rapa, Glen Massey, R'otongaro; PublicLibrary, Huntly; Town Hall, Ngaruawahia;Miners' Union Hall, Pukemiro; Pavilion,Rotowaro; Graney's Boot Repair Shop, Fair-field; Salvation Army Home, Melville;Hieatt's Store, Dinsdalo Road. FianktonJunction; Nawton Hall, Norton Road Extn.;Holy Trinity Church Hall, Maeroa; Tent,corner Cambridge and Morrinsville Roads,Hillcrest; Shelter Shed, School, Koromatua;County Hut, Longlands; Pavilion Hall,liangiriri.

Votes may be recorded at any one of theabove booths.

N.B.—The vote of a corporate body canbe recorded only on presentation of sealedcopy of resolution appointing somo personto vote on its behalf.

The vote of an unincorporated society orassociation of persons or any firm, co-partnership or joint tenants can be recordedonly on presentation of authority in writ-ing under the firm's name or hands of co-partners or joint tenants appointing someperson to vote on their behalf.

HOUSES (FURHISHED) TO LET.

REMUERA (best part).—Beautiful Home,7 rooms; garage; £4 10a week.—Phono

GS-250.

77 REMUERA ROAD.

POSSESSION COULD BE GIVEN ABOUTTHE END OF FEBRUARY.

ApplyROBERT BURNS,

Customs Street.

TO LET OR LEASE.

BUNGALOW, charming, elevated, garage,feAv acres; cheap, reliable trnantß;

close suburban station.—C.B.. P.'iO. IlKitAi^n.

ORCHARD (small). House, 5 rooms, ele-vated; Glen Eden; fine harbour view.

—Hilltop, 921, Hehald.

WANTED TO LEASE.

171 WADE, the Broadway Lnnd Agent,'

• Newmarket, urgently requires Housesfor Rental in all districts.I.URM, email, carry 10 cowfi, handy school;

or exchange Town House.—Victor, 100,Herald.

WANTED TO RENT.

GUINNESS, 34, winstono Bidg, Phoru44-287. wants Houses nnd Apartments.

'J'ennnts waiting. .

NKUKNISHKD House, must be near Mt.Eden tram, third section.—Cheap, 97.

JIKHA/.n.

WANTED TO KENT OR LEASE.

JpAMILY Proposition.—2o to 200 Acres:reasonable; urgent; toilers.—Experi-

enced, 930, Hkhai.o.

pERF £C I SE T

OP rn e E I H,

£2/12/6.OP F.N FRIDAY EVENINGS.

Remodelling sets ... .

£1 10 0Painless Extractions . . £0 2 6

EXTRACTIONS. Is.EXTRACTIONS FRKK WHEN SETS

ARE ORDERED.FILLINGS OF ALL KINDS.

H. W. F ROST- LmDENTIST.

Late University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A..and Wellington.

80 Years' Experience.JELLICOE CHAMBERS

(Next Herald, Auckland).

HAMILTON (WESLEY CHAMBERS).And at Wellington, New Plymouth, Wanga-nui, Ckriatchurch, Dunedin and Invorcargill.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE MANAGEMENT APOLOGISETO THOSE UNABLE TO GAIN

ADMISSION ON SATURDAY.

MANAGERIAL WARNING.This is not a picture for the whole

family—nor for narrow-minded or prudishpeople. It is during—audacious—but notvulgar—All adults with broad minds willsimply gasp with laughter—lt is the clever-est and funniest picture I. have seen.—J.T.

PLAZA. I' PLAZA. j

Direction: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd.Sessions: 11, 12.30, 2.15. 4.10.

TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT.6.30 and 8 p.m.

N0TE.—5.30 Session finishes at 7.15.SATURDAY NIGHT'SCROWDED HOUSE

CONVULSED WITH HYSTERICALLAUGHTER. r .

NEVER BEFORE HAS A THEATRERESOUNDED TO SUCH ROARS 01''

MIRTH.YOU'LL BE SURPRISED I

AtED. EVRT. HORTON |

ESTHER RALSTONPATSY RUTH MILLER |

LAURA LA PLANTE

LONELYWIVES

WIVES.LONELY

LONELYWIVES.

By Day a Lawyer—By Night a Liar.Hires an Actor to impersonate him-self to fool his mother-in-law.Wife returns unexpectedly and meetsthe impersonating husband.THE FUN STARTS NEXT MORN-ING WHEN WIFIE FINDS OUTSHE DID NOT SPEND THENIGHT BEFORE WITH WHOSHE THOUGHT SHE DID.

SEE IT—DON'T MISS IT! .SELECTED PLAZA FEATURETTES.

Pathe News—Audio Review—Comedy, etc.Reserves No Extra Charge. Phone

-11-58G. No Free List.DANCING.

PETER PANCABARET.

TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT.MERRYMAKERS' CARNIVAL.

DANCING, 8.15 TO 11.15.Ladies, Is 6d. Gentlemen, 2s.

COME ALONG AND DANCE TOLOUIS TUHMER

AND HIS MERRY BANDwho will dispense all the Latest and

Popular Hits.DON'T MISS TO-NIGHT.

Reservations Phono 4G-777.

YACHTING.i CRUISING� ICHMOND

ANNUAL REGATTA.FEBRUARY 6. K'3'2.

KEELERS. H. L AND N. M, V, S.T AND X. Y. Z.

ENTRY, 3s. Z. 2a.Cash Prizes. Open to All Boats.

Entries Close at John Burns and Co. at5 p.m., and Clubhouse, 9 p.m..

WEDNESDAY. 3RD.L. GRIBBLE.

Hon. Secretary.

SHOPS AND OFFICES TO LET.

ALBERT St., Central _ Position.—Shopand Workshops; suit electrical en-

gineer, plumber, etc. Low rental.—ApplyHerald.GARAGE, good lighting and water, 4a

weekly.—l7. Emmett St.. Heme Bay.

HAMILTON.—Shop, next Aard Service.■ Victoria St.; low rent.—Phone 23-25:1.

OFFICES, centre of City, Short's Bldgs.,154-156, Queen Street. Henry Allen,

Sharebroker, Third Floor.QUOP, 5 rooms, conveniences, j4B. GreenO Lane; reduced rental. Keys NextDoor.SHOP and Dwelling, Eden Terrace; 30s.—

Logie, 23. Short-land St.

5 Rooms, couvs., suitable Photographer,Dressmaker, Toilet Parlour.—Craw6haw.

Chemist, S.vmonds St.

LBE R T

ARGE QTORE AND QHOWROOM.LARGE g66 FEET FRONTAGE BY OVER SO FEET.

WOULD LET TN SECTIONS TOAPPROVED TENANTS.

HERALD OFFICE.

gHOPS.-QUEEN ST. AND BROADWAY.

OFFICES, well lighted, with all con-veniences.

SAMPLE ROOMS AND WAREHOUSESPACES, suitable for Wholesale SoftGoods.

Garages and factories, concretefloors, excellent light and ventilation.

The above are all situated in first-classlocalities and rentals are reasonable.

F.M.Kirkwood.

R. H. ABBOTT AND CO.. LTD.,CITY CHAMBERS.

COR. QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS.

"ANUFACTURERS.

PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS.

SHOP PREMISES TO LET IX GOODPOSITION. ALBERT STREET.

Low lieiilals.

Apply First Floor,HERALD OFFICE-

Queen Street.

,~yyYNDHAM gTREET.

NOW AVAILABLE.

T ARGE Q ROUND QFFICEWITH WINDOW SPACE FOR

DISPLAY OF GOODS.

SUIT MANUFACTURERS' AGENT.

Address at llerald Office.

TO LEASE.

RESTAURANT and living quarters, centrei Main Street, Thames; reasonable rental

«atisfnclory tenant.— Public Trust, Thames.r |iE AROIIA.—FuIIy-furn. up-to-date Board-J- in« House, 25 bedrooms, every conv,;

adjoining Domain; ii years to run.—ApplyAroha, 791, Herald.

BUILDING MATERIAL.

Water Sand, Shinsle; clean• quality; any quantity supplied.—lloose

Shipping Company. Phone 8, Mercer.

HUNTER'S Fibrous Plaster Works. Gt.• South Rd., Auckland, for best quality

Ceilinca. Wallboards.—Phone 24-751.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE REGENT.N.Z.'s Pre-eminent Talkie Theatre.

Direction .... J. C. Williamson Films.

3 SESSIONS DAILY.11 a.m., 2.15, 8 o'clock.

A TREMENDOUS RECEPTION.All the mighty Regent successes ofthe past fade into insignificence. TheTheatre was Not Sold Out'on Sntur-day BUT WAS BOOKED OUT.Wo urge you to secure your Reserva-tions Now for the remainder of theSeason.

AN ENTERTAINMENTTHAT BEGGARS DESCRIPTION.

HIS FIRST MODERN ROLE.

GEORGEGEORGEGEORGEGEORGEGEORGEGEORGE

ARLISSARLISSARLISSARLISSARLISSARLISS

"THE MILLIONAIRE.""THE MILLIONAIRE.""THE MILLIONAIRE."

(A Warner Bros'. Picture.)A Big Supporting Cast, with

EVELYN KNAPP.DAVID MANNERS. NOAH BEERYTULLY MARSHALL.FLORENCE ARLISS.

There has never been anything moregenuinely enjoyable than this wonder-ful Programme.

SUPERLATIVE FEATURETTES.Tho first half of the Programme isalso the Talk of the Town.

AVOID THE CRUSH.BOOK NOW. BOOK NOW.

For Matinee and Evening Performances.Box Plans at Theatre (Phono 4(i-SSS).Reserves from 2s 3d.

PRINCE EDWARD^?Direction: John Fuliur and Sods.Daily at 2 and 7.45.

" THIS MODERN AGE,"Featuring

JOAN CRAWFORD,NEIL HAMILTON.

In Addition:"WEDDING RINGS."

LOIS WILSON mid sO'*//'/H. B. WARNER V//'

XN A Gripping Story of Love.

SWIMMING.

North s no re club.GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP GALA.

TEPID BATHS, lIOBSON STREET.TO-MORROW NIGHT.

Seo the I Attempts on New Zealand Records.See tho Wonderful 300 Yards Relay Race

(9 Men in Each Team).See the Scream of tho Season—tlio Worst

Diving Championship.Seo the 150 Yards Ladies' Auckland Cham-

pionship.See Our 52-Page First Annual Humoresque

Issued at This Gala.TEN CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS.

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT CARNIVAL.Admission: Adult.?, Is: Children, (id.

T. LOWE. Hon. Sec.

EDUCATIONAL.

KOWILAI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLREOPENS TO-DAY (MONDAY).

FEBRUARY 1.All Intending Pupils Should be Present.

rjHHE gOLUTIONOP

UNEMPLOYMENT.There is one solution and one solution

only, viz., EDUCATION: but it must beeducation of the right kind.

In receiving a worth-while education, younot only learn how to think, but how towork.

When you leave School, do not forget thatyour education is just beginning: for education is a 1 ife's work. Carry on with thegood habits learned at school by continu-ing your education in the evenings.

RANK'S QOMMERCIAL QOLLEGE."yyELLINC TON.

Has specialised in worth-while education forover a quarter of a century. Let "TheCollege of Good Results " advise and directyou.

Free advice on enquiry. Get tho Prospectus—it is full of suggestions.

H. AMOS. F.R.E.S., F.A.T.S..Managing Director.

Ths Terrace. Wellington.

-yyHY YOU gHOULDgTUDY ACCOUNTANCY

WITH"ITEMING WAY'S.

1. Thoy have specialised for over ')1 yearsin preparing students for the Ac-countancy Professional Examination.

2. By far tho largest percentage of Passeshave been secured by Hemingway'sStudents.

3. All lessons written b'y and studiessupervised by experts, who have beenthrough "the accountancy mill."

4. You study in your own home, un-hampered by a class around you.

5. Qualification Guaranteed. Heming-way's undertake to coach y>u until"ou pa-is, independent of the timetaken, and at no additional cf-sit.

Write To-day for Valuable Free Book,"Accountancy."

EMING WAY'S

CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS,P.O. Bos 51fi, Auckland.

1H ARLCOT E S C II O O L,J 31, VICTORIA AVENUE,

KEMU ERA.Transferred From

127, OH AK EI ROAD.

MISS D. W. POUND, B.A.

Prospectus on Application,Phono 25-563.

I\ALCROZE EURHYTHMICS.MISS BERYL, WHISTLER,

Certificated Teacher of the Dalcroze Method.Recommences her Classes in Auckland andHamilton for Ciiildren and Adults duringthird week in February,

All particulars,5, IRENE AVENUE.

Ml. Eden.need to go to Night School—the I.C.S.will coach you in your own home in

your spare time and send you to the EXAM,fully prepared to pass through tho opendoor to the many professions. MATRICU-LATION.—An inquiry to-day will not costyou more than twopence in a tram rideor a stamp.—THE INTERNATIONAL COR-RESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (N.Z.), LTD.,Dept. A, N'.Z. Insurance Bides., Auckland.

ALWAYS a Keen Demand for Heming-way Students. Join the Day or Even-

ing Classed.—Chancery Chambers.

ASHCROFT. 17. Ladies' Mile, Renuieni.—Day, Evening Tuition; (

Matricula-tion, Engineering. Surveying Examinations,Correspondence.—Phone 17-SQ2.

PROFESSIONAL NOTICES.

PSYCHO-Analyst, Physiotherapist, Dieti-tian (mind, nerves, glands).—P. Meuli,

Southern Cro»» Bides., Chancery St. Phone47-310.

AMUSEMENTS.

(Direction: Thos. A. O'Brien.)

ALL AUCKLANDIS TALKING ABOUT

CONSTANCE BENNETT in"THE COMMON LAW."

(Adult Cult.)

Phono -13-XH for Reserves.

Farmer?' Tickets Available at AllAuckland Cinemas, Ltd., Theatres.

11iiiui] 1 i[[[[ iiiuin |if, LYRIClllmrA. rfflfllliurrtl

Symonds St. Phone 43-Gls.TO-NIGHT, AT 8.

Grand Doublc-Featura Programme.

CONRAD NAGEL, ZASU PITTSand SLIM SUMMERVLLLE, in

"BAD SISTER."And

RUTH CHATTERTON,In

"UNFAITHFUL."

TUDOR CINEMA | HSS2A 'MARY PICKFORD and REGINALD

DENNY, in"kiki.;

The "World's Sweetheart and PopularEnglish Comedian in an Outstanding

United Artists' Picture.First-rate Supports—Usual Prices.

Phono 21-740.

BRITANNIA THHEE LAMPS.TO-NIGIIT, ATS

Bisr Double Bill.CLIVE BROOK, In"THE LAWYER'S SECRET."

AndBILLIE DOVE, in

" THE WOMAN WHODARED."

OPOTIKIAGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL

ASSOCIATION.

40TH ANNUAL SHOW,To bo held at

SnOW GROUNDS. OPOTIKI,

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1932.Classes for llor3es, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs,

Dors. Ping Events Horses, Steerliidinff, Wood Chopping.

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, FEB. 8.Schedules forwarded on application.

T. H. PEARSON.Box 32, Opotiki. Secretary.

CLEVEDON A. AND P.ASSOCIATION.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SHOWAT

CLEVEDON SHOWGROUNDS,SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 6.SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 6.

HORSES. CATTLE. SHEEP AND PIGS.RIDING AND .JUMPING

COMPETITIONS.Motor road, via Papakura, to Show.

Catering by John Sinclair, Auckland.Hot Water Provided Free.

Applications for Trade Exhibits nnd Side-shows to bo niado to the Secretary.

No Gamesters admitted.D. M. RYAN.

Secretary,P.O. Box 3, Clevedon.

TENDERS.

QoU NT Y OF FItAXK LI X.Tenders will be received by the FranklinCounty Council, at the Council Chambers.Roulston Street, Pukekohe, up to 12 noon

on SAT UK DAY, February G, 1932. for thefollowing work:CONTRACT NO. S-10.—For taking de-livery at ''Chase's" Landing. Awhitu, of1301 (One Ihousand Threo Hundred and

Four) cnbio yarls of Sea Shell and convey-ing same to the Awnitu-'Wuiiiku Main Road.

Specifications may be neen at the CouncilChambers, Roulston Street, l'ukekohe, alsoat the Waiuku News Office at Waiuku.

The lowest or any Tender not necessarilyaccepted. ,

•T. F. McARTHUR.County Engineer.

Pukekohe,January 20, 1932.

SPENDERS, Closing at my Oflice at, NoonJ- on FRIDAY, sth February, J932, arc

invited by me on behalf of tb*\ owner forpurchase of 200 paid up Sliares of i'lo eachiii Robinson's Loan and Finance Company,Limited. Buyer to take the shares subjectto and assume liability for a lien to the.Company of £2-10, and a mortgage securing,1375 and interest. Conditions of Sale andfurthfr particulars at my olTice. No Tendernecessarily accepted. Every tender will bedeemed to have been made with a knowledgeof and subject to the Conditions of Sale.

I. MELTZER, A.P.A. (N.Z.).I.'nblic Accountant,

Southern Cross Buildings.Chancery Street. Auckland.

BUILDERS, financial, wanted to tenderfor New Bnildini Contracts; plans

a VII i 1abb'.— PI tins. 592. Uf.hai.T).

rpENDERS invited to Paint Dwelling, m.1- Ferryhill Rd. No tender necessarily

."ccepted. _____

BRICKLAYERS.—Price Alteration Fire-place. erection Copper Frame.—Porter,

;U. Prospect Terrace. Ponsonby.

Millars west AustralianHARDWOODS CO., LTD.,

Tlio Slrand, AucklandHolds I.n Slocks of Australian Hard-

wood?. Oregon, Hi-. Special Quotations foiIndent Lines. Prico Lists 011 application.

TELEPHONE 45-oit.Telegrams: " Jarrali."

O TAIIKIE puODCCTSII WE SET A STANDA IfD FOR ALL

OTHERS TO AIM AT.But

STARKIE SKYLIGHTSmid

STARKIE ELECTRIC AND GAS WATER11EATERS

Si ill RemainTHE VERY BEST ON THE MARKET.

SPECIFY AND USE THEM ALWAYSIf yon want

PERFECT SATISFACTION.A PROVED TYPE FOR EVERY NEED.

Sole Manufacturers:D. HENRY AND CO., LTD..

12-14. Nelson Street. Auckland.

LEGAL NOTICES.

\IR ' CYRIL J]V[EKVYN ]^ATTRAY-LL.M.

BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR,Wishes to intimate that lie has commencedtho practice oi his profession ou his own

account, »t48 BRUNSWICK BUILDINGS. QUEEN

STREET. AUCKLAND(Opposite U.M. Arcade) Telephone 45-0"t

INSURANCE.

CJTANDAED Insurance Co. of N.Z., Ltd.,O Office, Victoria St. East.— Percy J.Watts. Uanncer.

AMUSEMENT9.

MAJESTICFuller-Hayward Theatre.11. 2.15, 8.0.

An All-BritishProgramme from Startto Finish.GODFREY TEARLEandKATHLEEN' O'REGAN,in" THESHADOW BETWEEN."Not a Mystery Play,but the Story of a"Shadow" that separates allappy Couple.

In addition,"A WELSH SYMPHONY,"In Song and Sccno.

"IN SOUTH SEAS,"Fiji and Samoa.

"FOX AUSTRALIAN NEWS,"Exclusive to Majestic.

o

"POT-POURRI,"3 Tip-top Vaudeville Acta.

Visit the Majestic Weeklytor Consistent Shows.

2000 SEATS, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-PLANS AT MAJESTIC.

THE SCREEN'S GREATESTSINGING ACTOR,

LAWRENCE TIBBETT.

FRIDAY, AT THE MAJESTIC. IN

"THECUBAN LOVE SONG."

MUSIC ROMANCE ADVENTURE.

A, MEIUTOROUS PROGRAMME.Entertainment to Suit Everybody.

" FINN LEON ERROL,AND ZAZU PITTS,

HATTIE." r f< , , _ .

HATTIE " 3 y 0 Laughs

"CITY.. CITy

STREETS."STREETS."

GARY COOPER,SYLVIA SIDNEY,

In a Swift, Tense,Emotional Drama.

2 BIG PICTURES 2Comedy and Drama, the Perfect

Entertainment Combination.You'll Enjoy This Programme.Prices: )/, 1/6, '2l, Plus Tax.

Ring (42-169) for Reserves.

LAWN TENNIS.

LAWN TENNIS.AT

ROSTREVOR STREET COURTS,HAMILTON, on

SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 6,Commencing at 2 p.m.

AUSTRALIAN LADIES' REPRESENTA-TIVES V. WAIKATO LADIES'EEPRESENTATIVES.

Also Exhibition Matches by members ofthe Australian Team.

Admission to Ground, Is.Admission to Stand, Is.

K. HOWARD,Secretary.

" Henderson Valley.—J- Come and play Tennis, beautiful

crass tennis courts, full size; tournament.

TENNIS REQUISITES.

A BRUCE AND SONS. 94, Albert St..• slock Best Brands of Tennis Racquets

and Requisites.

PRACTICAL Stringing Experts; specialHard Court and Grass Court Gut; no

delay.—Griffiths' Tennis Service, 13, Wake-field St.. Auckland.fPENNIS Manual, lutest rules, decisions.

valuable duta and information; send CdStamps.—Johns, Ltd., Box 471.

FOR SALE BY TENDER.

JNBANKR U P T C Y.

IX THE ESTATE OF SIDNEY FULLJAMES AND ALFRED -EDWARDFITLLJ AMES TRADING TOO ETHERAS FULLJAMES AND CO., OF WHA-NGAREI. PLUMBERS.

Alternative Tendern are invited for thepurchase of the following Lots:-

1. Purchase of the Plumbing Business inRathbone Street, Whangarei, withPlant for General Plumbing andWorking Sheet Metal and All Stock,as a Going Concern.

2. Purchase of Plant, Office Fittings andTools, valued at £lO6, as a whole, orthe larger items of machinery separ-ately.

3. Purchase of Stock in Trade on the pre-mises, valued at £l7O.

Any successful tenderer for the businessas a whole will require to negotiate separ-ately with the landford of the premises fora tenancy.

Full particulars and Stock Sheets may beobtained at the office of Duthie, Bridsonand Co.. Auckland, end at my office. Court-house. Whangarei. where tenders close onFRIDAY, February 11, 193:2, at 12 noon.The burliest or any tender not necessarilyaccepted.

A. L. TRESIDDER.Official Assignee.

BANKRUPTCY.

IX THE ESTATE OP W. J. BIRCH ANDRON'S. OF WHANGAREI. CABINET-MAKERS.

Alternative Tenders are invited for thepurchase of the following Lots:—

1. Purchase of the Cn binetmnking Plantand Machinery listed below, which isnt present in the factory in WaltonStreet, Whangnrei.

2. Purchase of any separate item ofMuchinery.

List of Machinery:—1 Hand-power Circular Saw Bench.I Bft. Buzzer, 13in. Head with Guard.] Circular Saw Bench with Onard.I Spindle Moulder with Guard.1 Dovetailing Attachment.! Band Saw with Onard.1 Disc Sandpaper Wheel.1 Boring Machine.1 Jig Saw.2 Three horse power Electric Motors.

10 Saws.Any successful tenderer wishing to carry

on the business of Cabinetinaking in thefactory will require to negotiato with thelandlord of the premises for a tenancy.

Further particulars may be obtained atthe office of Tnttersfield. Ltd., Auckland,and et niv office, Courthouse, Whangarei,where tenders close on FRIDAY, February11. 1932, a' 12 noon. The highest or anytender not necessarily accepted.

A. L. TRESIDDER.Official Assignee.

HPHE NEW ZEALAND CO-OPERATIVEL DAIRY COMPANY. LIMITED.

Tenders, are invited for the purchase ofthe Buttermilk available from butter pro-duced at our Waitoa Butter Factory for aperiod of five (5) years from the IstAUGUST NEXT, delivery to be taken atthe factory. Full particulars may be ob-tained from the Factory Manager or atHead Office.

Tenders close 6th FEBRUARY, andshould be addressed to the Company'sHead Office. Hamilton, in sealed envelopemarked " Tender."

The highest or any tender not necessarilyaccepted.

AMUSEMENTS.

ST. JAMES'ST. JAMES'

"Where Sound Sounds Best. 1

SESSIONS: 11 a.m.. 2.15 and

LAST 4 DAYS.LAST 4 DAYS.

THE BIG LAUGHTER PICTURE WITHA DASH OF "AIIN AND BILL" DRAMA.

YOU YOUWANT WANT

BRIGHTNESS LAUGHTER."Politics" is the only Comedy Picture show-ing in tho City. Don't miss it. See i)

to-day.

MARIE DRESSLER,- MARIE DRESSLER,

MARIE DRESSLER,MARIE DRESSLER,MARIE DRESSLER,MARIE DRESSLER,

POLLY MORAN, POLLY MORAN,POLLY MORAN, POLLY MORAN,

In" POLITICS."-" POLITICS."

" POLITICS."—" POLITICS.""POLITICS."

"POLITICS." "POLITICS.""POLITICS" "POLITICS"You'll have the time of your life when ynuyou 6ee Marie running for Mayor. She lovedher home, but she just had to clean up the

town

COMEDY WEEKTHE LONDON. 3 COMFDIFSTHE LONDON. 3 COMEDIES "

No. I—WINNIE LIGHTNER andJOE E. BROWN,

THE TWO GREAT COMEDIANS.

"SIT TIGHT""SIT TIGHT"

"SIT TIGHT""SIT TIGHT."

No. 2—"THE SULTAN'S JESTER."

A°LAUREL AND HARDY COMEDY.SESSIONS: 11.15, 2, 4, C and 8.Farmers' Tickets Always Available.

THE LONDON.

VICTORIA— AT 8. DEVONPORT.

LIONEL BARRYMORE, in" GUILTY HANDS."

"A" Certificate.>ICTUREDROME TO-NIGHT AT 8.

LOIIUi'TA YOUNG.JOHN WAYNE and LEW CODY in

"THREE GIRLS LOST."A Sparkling Fox Comedy-Drama.

MEETINGS.

rpHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY,1 LIMITED.

Notice is hereby given that the ANNUALMEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of theCompany will be held in the RegisteredOffice of the Company, 2C, Wyndham Street,Auckland, on MONDAY, the Ist day of Feb-ruary next, at 12 o'clock noon, to receive theAnnual Report and Statements of Account,to declare a Dividend for the half-year endedDecember 31 last, and to elect Two Directorsand Two Auditors in place of those who re-tire at such Meeting, but who are eligiblefor re-election and for any other businessthat may be brought before the Meeting, ofwhich due notice has been given.

The Share Transfer Book and Registerof Members will be closed from MONDAY.January IS. to MONDAY, February 1, bothdays inclusive.

Dated this ISth day of January, 1932.By Order of the Board.

E. D. ASHTON.Secretary.

DIVIDENDS.

TH'E UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA.-*■ . LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED 1537.INCORPORATED ISBO.

Authorised Capital . . . . £12,000,000Paid-up Capital, £-1,000,000) _

nnAReserve Fund, 3,350,000) /.doO.OOflCurrency Reserve .

.. . 1,500,000Reserve Liability of Proprietors 8,000,000

An Interim Dividend of 2s Per Share withrespect to the year ending February 29, 1932,hns been declared, and is now payable toShareholders on the New Zealand BranchRegister at January S, 1932. in respect ofShares standing in their names on thatdate.

W. A. KIELY.Inspector.

COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICES."jyjANUKAU COUNTY COUNCIL.

NOTICE OF INTENTION" TO PASS \RESOLUTION IN TEEMS OF SUBSEC-TION 3 OF SECTION 7 OF THE PUBLICRESERVES, DOMAINS AND NATIONALPARKS ACT. 1925.

Whereas the land described in the Sched-ule hereto is portion of a Quarry reservevested in the Manukau County Council,and whereas it is proposed under the pro-visions of Section 7 of the Public Reserves,Domains and National Parks Act, ]923, tochange the purpose of the reservation ofthe said land from that of a quarry tothat of providing a water supply. Now.therefore, notice is hereby given that theManukau County Council intends to passa Resolution consenting to tho changingof the purpose of the reservation of theland described in the Schedule hereto fromthat of a quarry to that of providing awater supply. And nc-tice is hereby fur-ther given that nil persona affected bysuch change of purpose shall, if they haveany well grounded objection to such change,set, forth the same in writing, to be de-livered to tho Clerk, Manukau C:.untyCouncil, at the Council Chambers, cornerShortland and Princes Streets. Auckland,on or before the 2uth ctay of February,1932..

SCHEDULE.ALL TJTAT PIECE OF LAND, contain-

ing ONE ACRE THREE ROODS SEVENDECIMAL TWO PERCHES, more or less,being part Section Two Hundred and Two.Parish of Mnnurewn, rnrl being the wholeof the land shown coloured Red on S.O.Plnn No. 26£j93.

Dated this Ist day of February, 19132.EDGAR ASHCROFT.

County Clerk,Manukau County Council.

QOUNTY OF WAITEMATA.

PUBLIC. NOTICE OF APPLICATIONFOR SANCTION OF LOAN.

Notice is hereby Riven that the "Wnite-lnata County Council proposes, at its Meet-itiK to be hold on the intli day of FEB-RUARY, J032, to consider a motion toapply to the Local Government LoansBoard for its sanction, in terms of Sections47 mid 'IS of " The Finance Act, IMS),"' todivert the unexpended balance, viz..' £032lis lid, in respect of the Wairau EstuaryBridge Loan (1927) toward the construc-tion and improvement of the Beach Road,Takapuna Riding.

Any person bavins any objection to theproposed application is called upon to sub-mit the same in writing to the "WftitematnCounty Council not. later than the day pre-ceding tiie said Meeting-.

Dated at Auckland this First day o[February, 1932.

W. A. BISHOP,County Chairman.

LICENSING NOTICES.

Notice of application forTRANSFKR OF LICENCE.-I, WIL-

LIAM CHARLES WAUOH, of High Street,in the City of Auckland, being tho holderof a Publican's Licence in respect of thepremises situate at High Street. Aucklund.and known as the Commercial Hotel, dohcerby give notice that I desire to obtain,and will at the next Licensing Ueeting, tobe held at Auckland, on the 2nd day ofMarch, 1932, apply for a transfer of the saidlicence from myseli to CHARLES WIL-LIAM SUTHERLAND FLETT. my ap-pointeo. Dated nt Auckland the 2Sth day ofJanuary, 1932.-W. C. WAUGH.

AMUSEMENTS.

CIVIC

Direction: J. C. Williamson Films.II a.m., 2.15 an 4 8 p.m. *

STILL THE IDOL OP ALL PICTURE-GOERS—

England's Brilliant Star.CLIVE BROOKCLIVE BROOKCLIVE BROOKCLIVE BROOKCLIVE BROOKCLIVE BROOK

•nSILENCE."

"SILENCE,""SILENCE,"

WithPEGGY SHANNON

His sealed lips spell happiness fortwo people. Shame for himself. V/iilho speak to save himself? Life

depends upon his silence.GREAT SUPPORTING PROGRAMME

PARAMOUNT NEWSBritish-Continental-American

News ItemsA Great News from Start to Finish.

SCREEN SOUVENIRSTakes you back to 1905. Laugh

in Every Item.The First of the Series.

SMITH AND DALE^ZZIn a Comedy of Hearty Laughs.

IT'S A SCREAM!"ALASKA."

ALL-TALKIE COMEDY.PHONE 30-100.

GOOD ENOUGH TO BETRAYBUT NOT GOOD ENOUGHTO MARRY

It has happened a millionbefore . . .and will happen*million times again, whereverthe wild fire of youth burniiaway old barriers . . Tiiat'tthe story behind .

. .

" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."

Paramount's most importantcontribution to the screen. Un-questionably the most outstand-ing and most daring picturo ofall time.

"AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."" AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY."

It could have happened to joa... or the boy nest door . '.

.

or the girl across the streetIt is life as you might havjJived it! And in it you canfeel the throb of your ownheart ... the ecstasy of yourown f>rst kiss .

. . and taste thesalt of the wo/Id's team.

PHILLIPS HOLMES.SYLVIA SIDNEY.FRANCES DEE.

A splendid cast of youth ..

,

specially selected by that mastsic£ direction, Josef von Stern-

berg.

FRIDAY NEXT

TEACHERS OF MUSIC.

SINGING PIANOFORTE.

"lITR. "WALTER TMPETT,IVIr. \V ALTER J-MPETT.

VOICE PLACING. CONCERT. ORATORIOAND OPERA COACHING.

During his" recent world tour Mr. Impettmade a study of the latest developmentsin Musical Education, and was privilegedto meet many eminent Composers, whosoviews regarding the correct interpretationof their works were placed before him.

PIANOFORTE COURSE includes pre-paration for ALL EXAMINATIONS andRECITALS.

STUDIO:

rjrr RUNSWICK JgUILDINGS.QUEEN STREET, CITY

(Opp. His Majesty's Theatre).

SINGING PIANOFORTE.

PIANO AND ORGAN.

\ER " RANDALL.STUDIOS:

30, ACADEMY BUILDINGS,Upper Queen Street,

And5, LYNTON AVENUE,

(Off Pali Road), Epsom.

Hilda Parkinson. a.1.c.m.,L.L.C.M. -(Teacher's Qunlificatioa

Diploma),. Speech Training, Recitation,Pupils coached for all Examinations.Studio: 23. Rose Rd.. Grey Lynn.

rPHELMA SIMONS. A.L.C.M., TeacherPiano, Theory and Elocution, Den-

high At.. Sit. Roskill.

DORIS WILLS, Certificated, Piano.Theory, Resumed. 100 p.c. passes re-

cent exams.—6. Nixon St.. - Grey Lynn.

BANJO, Saxophone, Guitar, Ukelele.Rapid modern methods of instruction.

—E. R. Pickering, Academy Studios, 427,Urper Queen St. (next Tabernacle).

TEACHERS OP ELOCUTION.

M"- J. r. MOSTiOTE:

Clear, Correct Speech, Recitals.Sketches: Children, Bcginjicrs, Advanced.

STUDIOS: 20-22. SWANSON ST.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS.

DR' T R. - JNGLISHAS RETURNED TO. AUCKLAND

AND RESUMED PRACTICE.

THE NEW ZEALAND HERALDAND

AUCKLAND WEEKLY NEWS.

ADVERTISEMENTS:PREPAID RATES.—SEE COUPON PAGE

TU'O OP THIS ISSUE.N.Z. Heeald: The recognised rne<£um for

best results.

TELEPHONES:Advertisements—-

-8 a.m. to 11 p.m. . ... 4fi-04 t

After H p.iu 4 i-60.j

Replies to advertisements will be receivedat llie Office of the Herald, and when post-age is provided will be promptly forwardedon to the advertiser.

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Please note that tiePostal Department will not deliver letter*to any nom-de-plume, initial or munberaddressed caro of any Post Office.

The Company does not hold itself respon-sible for non-insertion of any advertisementor advertisements, thfcnph accident or fromother causes, or for error in the publicationof any advertisement.