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DUNEDIN ; WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1927 OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND.No. 20,245.
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SHIPPING.TTNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF iU NEW ZEALAND. LTD.Sailing (Circumstances Permitting):—
For WELLINGTON, from LYTTEL-TON-
WAHINE.—Tuesday, Thursday, Satur-day. On arrival of 11.34 a.m. trainfrom Dunedin.
MAORl—Monday. On arrival of 11.34a.m. train from Dunedin.
MAORI.— Wednesday and Friday, onarrival of 8.40 a.m. train from Dun-edin and 6.50 p.m. train from Christ-church.
MAORl.—Friday, 4th November, on ar-rival of 11.34 a.m. train from Dun-edin. ‘ .
PICTON SERVICE.TAMAHINE.—From WELLINGTON:
Mon., Wed., Fri., 3 p.m. From PIC-TON: Tues. Sat., 2.30 p.m.
For SYDNEY from WELLINGTON—-•MAUNGANUI Fri.. 11th Nov. 3 p.m.*MARAMA Fri., 25th \' .v. 3 p.m.
For SYDNEY, from AUCKLAND-�MARAMA Friday, llth Nov. 3 p.m.*MAUNGANUI Fri., 25th Nov. 3 p.m.
‘Passengers in three classes.For MELBOURNE, via BLUFF-
MANUKA Thursday, 3rd Nov. 7 p.m.MANUKA Friday, 16th Dec. 11 a.m
For MEEBOUKNE, via LYTTELTONand WELLINGTON—-
MANUKA Wednesday, 23rd Nov. 2 p.mMANUKA Wednesday. 4th Jan. 2 p.m.
For SUVA (Fiji). VAVAU, HAAPAI,NUKUALOFA (Tonga), APIA(Samoa), SUVA (Fiji). fromAUCKLAND-
TOFUA Saturday, sth Nov. 11 a.m.
For NAPIER and GISBORNE, viaOAMARU, TIMARU. LYTTELTONand WELLINGTON (Cargo only)-
KAHIKA Friday, 4th NovemberFor AUCKLAND, via TIMARU, LYT-
TELTON, and WELLINGTONvCargo only)
WINGATUI Friday, 4th NovemberFor NELSON and NEW PLYMOUTH,
via OAMARU, LYTTELTON, andWELLINGTON (Cargo only)
CORINNA. Thursday, 10th November
CARGO RECEIVED for—MANUKA, till noon Thursday.KAHIKA, till Noon Friday.
Inquiries invited regarding trips toAustralia, South Sea Islands, Honolulu,Canada, United States, Europe, Around-the-Pacific Tours, including Japan and theEast, Around-the-World Tours in eitherdirection.
£JANADA—UNITED STATES—EUROPE.
Regular Fortnightly Sailings.CANADIAN-AUSTRALASIAN ROYAL
MAIL LINE,Via Fiji, Honolulu; Victoria, and
Vancouver, andUNION ROYAL MAIL LINE.
Via Rarotonga, Papeete (Tahiti), andSan Francisco.
Passengers in three classes.
Ship.TAHITINIAGARAMAKURAAORANGITAHITINIAGARAMAKURAAORANGITAHITINIAGARAMAKURAAORANGITAHITI
Wellington toSan Francisco
Nov. 8Doo. 6Jan, 3Jan. 31Feb. 23
Mar. 27
Auckland toVancouver
Nov. 22Dec. 20Jan. 17Feb. 14Mar. 13
Api. 19Apl. 24
NEW ZEALAND TO SYDNEY.NIAGARA From Auckland Nov. 8MAKURA From Wellington Nov. 22
EXCURSIONS TO HONOLULU.For full particulars apply to
UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OFNEW ZEALAND. LTD.
One-class Passenger Service to London,a Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle,jiombo. Port Said, Southampton, or Ply-outh. Leaves
Sydney.Nov. 5Dec. 3
Dec. 24Jan. 11
Vessel. Tons.4.RGS BAY . 13.850ÜBSON’SBAY.. 13.850SPERANCF BAY 13,850ORETON BAY 13,850THROUGH FARES to LONDON from0 to £46 Single; £72 to £B2 I6s Return;so a limited uurnbei o) Deck Cabinsrths at £66 Single, £llß IGs Return.To Colombo, from £24 Single.Thos. Cook and Son (all ports), andnion Steam Shit' Company of New Zea-nd (Ltd.).
XpEDERAL STEAM NAVIGATIONr COMPANY. LIMITED.
SAILING;
FOR AVONMOUTH, LIVERPOOL,MANCHESTER. GLASGOW,
S.S. TURAKINA.
LOADING DUNEDINABOUT 3rd NOVEMBER.
For particulars regarding freight applyto
TURNBULL, MARTIN. & CO.,Crawford street, Dunedin, Agents.
P & 0.. VIA THE CAPE SERVICE.- ONE CLASS ONLY.' |
TO DURBAN. CAPETOWN AND !
LONDON. Idteamer Tons Leaves Sydney j
192/BARADINE 13,100 Nov. 11BELT AN A 11.100 Dec. 3BENDIGO 13,100 Dec. 23.
Fares: Dunedin (via Melbourne) toEngland. £39 to £47 Single; £7l to £BSReturn To South Africa £23 to £34Single: £42 to £62 Return. Passengersmust have passports,MURRAY, ROBERTS & CO. (LTD.)
General Agents for New Zealand.Wellington. Napier. Dunedin.
NgovernmentoTFce
NOTICES.T O JURORS.
Jurors instructed to attend at theSupreme Court at 10 a.m. on WEDNES-DAY 2nd November, instant, areHER EH” NOTIFIED THAT THEIRPRESENCE IS NOT NOW REQUIRED.
Dated at Dunedin this l=t day of No-vember, 1927.
W. D. WALLACE,Registrar.
rrtHE FARMERS' PAPER.—The Agri-X cultural Department of the OtagoWitness is acknowledged to be un-equalled by that of any other Weekly in
I the Dominion.
[The Otago Daily Times is registeredat the General Post Office, London,and transmissible through the post inthe United Kingdom at the Newspaperrate of postage.]
„ SHIPPING.
PAND 0. COMPANY’S ROYAL* MAIL STEAMERS.
FIRST AND SECOND SALOON ONLY.LONDON, VIA WAY PORTS,
FROM SYDNEY.Name. Tons. Date Sailing.
CATHAY - - 15,104 Nov. 2MOOLTAN 20,847 Nov 16COMORIN 15.132 Nov. 30MALOJA - 20.837 Dec. 14MOLDAVIA 16.449 Dec. 28NALDERA - 16,088 Jan. 11CHITRAI 15,248 Jan. 25
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Return Tickets available by P. and O.Branch Line, N.Z. Shipping Co., U.S.bCo., via Vancouver, U.S.S. Co., via Frisco,and Federal Steam Navigation Co:, via
For passage rates, ports of call, andother information apply to
DALGETY & CO., LTD..Agents.
RMS. AORANGI AND NIAGARA,• MAKURA AND TAHITI.
Passengers by the above Steamers book-ing Through Tickets to England may con-nect at New York. Montreal, etc., withthe magnificent steamers of the
WHITE STAR LINE.Allotments of accommodation held here.
Berths may be selected and passagetickets obtained in exchange for Atlanticportion of through tickets before leaving
New Zealand.PANAMA-PACIFIC LINE.
Regular sailings of comfortable steamersbetween San Francisco and New York, via
Los Angeles, Panama Canal, and Havana.Through passengers may travel by thisLine at about the same cost instead otcrossing Canada or America by rail.
For further particulars, applyDALGETY & CO (LIMITED).NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO. (LTD.).MURRAY. ROBERTS, & CO. (LTD.).
gOUTH AFRICA AND ENGLAND.
ABERDEEN LINE, HOLT’S BLUEFUNNEL LINE, WHITE STAR rA^E.
Steamer. Tons. Sail?.
JCERAMIC 18.495 Oct. 18•ULYSSES 14,626 Nov. 15•tEURIPIDES 15.000 Nov. 29•ANCHISES 10,000 Deo. 12VEDIC (3rd class only) 9.302 Deo. 15•ASCANIUS 9.975 Jan. 9JSUEVIC 12.686 Jan. 17RUNIC 12,663 Feb. <al
•First Class only. t First and ThirdClasses. + Cabin Class only.
For full particulars apply toDALGETY & CO., LTD.,MURRAY, ROBERTS, & CO., WID.,NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
jg UR N S PHI L P LINE.
JAVA AND SINGAPORE,VIA BRISBANE. TOWNSVILLE,AND THURSDAY ISLAND.
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Leaves Sydney.' 1927.
MALABAR 2MABELLAMALABAR Jan- 3
WILLIAM E. REYNOLDS & CO.,Agents.
PARKER. LIMITED.
aNTERCOLGNIAI. SERVICES.* ■ For SYDNEY. (Circumstances Permitting)/ From Auckland;
ULIMAROA,4th NOVEMBER and 2nd DECEMBER.
From Wellington:.
. ULIMAROA.18th NOVEMBER and 16th DECEMBER
For passage bookmo and further par-
‘■"’lelLL 4 CO.. LTD,,■ . Agents, Bond street.
TPfcUNEDIN-WANGANUI■U COMPANY. LTD.SHIPPING
S.S. HOLMDALE.• OAMARU, TIMAKU. LYTTEL-TON. WELLINGTON, and WANGA-NUI—NOVEMBER 12.
'elepbone 12-053.KEITH RAMSAY,
Agent.
RAMSAY’S DUNEDIN SHIP-PING AGENCY
THE GREEN FUNNEL LINE.PROGRESS.—For TIMARU. LYT-
TELTON NEW PLYMOUTH andWAIKATO— 14th INST,dephone 12-053E CANTERBURY STEAM SHIP-
PING COMPANY, LTD.
JREEZE.—For TIMARU. LYTTEL-'ON. WELLINGTON, and WANGA-rUI—THURSDAY, November 3.largo being received at D Shed.H. L. TAPLEY & CO.. LTD.,•phone 13-913. Agents.
/CANADIAN GOVT. MEO MARINE LIMITED.MERCHANT
S.S. CANADIAN PIONEERWill
LOAD AT DUNEDINir Neii York, Boston, and Halifax,d Inland Points in U.S.A. and Canada,
ABOUTNOVEMBER 19.
Rates of freight and further particulars’Ply
H. L. TAPLEY * CO.. LTD.,119 Rattray street. Dunedin.
Telephone 13-913.
|S. O R E T* For Invercargill and Port Craig.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 7-Cargo received at D Shed till 5 p.m.
A. J. ALLEN, LTD.,, Agents.
Telephone 12-863.
NCLUSIVE INDEPENDENT TOURS.Providing
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T-a' cl Tickets and Hotel Accommoda-m Transfers between Stations andatelfc. SigH-seeing Excursions, Guides,
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throughout, £57 each ol twoirs are Individual, Private and hidedent. Itinerant and Quotation-- given
any route, class of travel, and hotel1 THOS. COO & SON.
kTAGO DAILY TIMES AND WIT--1 NESS JOB PRINTING DEPART-ENT—Job Printing of every descnp-id done with despatch, and at lowestrrcnt rrtea.
SHIPPING.
THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGCOMPANY. LIMITED,
Fastest Passenger Vessels in the DirectService to the United Kingdom, viaPanama Canal, with unsurpassed accom-modation .
Steamer. From Bate•tKUX’OHUA Wellington Nov 10tUUAPEHD Wellington Nov. 23*f HEM PER A Auckland Deo 10•tKOAHINE Wellington Fob 4, 1328JRIUUIAKA Wellington February
•tROTOHUA Wellington Mat 31•Oil fuel trails off Pitcairn island subject
to weather conditiona permitting tltitennediaiesaloon . .
Return Tickets are . interchangeablewith P and O.S.N Co. or Orient Line,via Suez, C. and A Line, via Vancouver,or U.S.S Co. of N.Z., Ltd., via SanFrancisco or Aberdeen and Blue FunnelLines, via South Africa. For further par-
ticulars apply THE NEW ZEALANDSHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED.
JJ c. CAMPBELL, LIMITEDCUSTOMS AND SHIPPING EXPERTS,
GENERAL CARRIERS.Shipments to London monthly.
55 Crawford street.Steamer Due abt Agents
I’UUaMNA Uniting i'urnbull, Martin & Co,
W/NIVaRIA Nov. 6 Turnbull, Martin & 60.THEM EA DOW Nov. 8 Turnbull. Martin & Co.RKMUERA Nov. 15 N.Z Ship Co., Ld.O/I’IONEEH Nov. 20 H. L Tapley & Co.. I.dAUST HA LIND Nov. 24 Turnbull. Martin. At Co.
PORTOBELLO RAILWAY FERRY.JST Trains Leave Dunedin.—Mon. toFri.: 8.12 a.m., 8.52 a.m., 12.10, 3.4. 4.16,5.18 p.m. Saturdays: 8.12, a.m.,12 17 12.50, 2.32, 4.16, 5.58 p.m. Sun-days: 9.45 a.m., 2.15, 5.15. 8.25 p.m.
Tarewai Leaves Port: Mon. to rn.:8.45, 9.35 ami., 12.45, 3.40, 5.5, 5.50 p.m.Sa urdaj’s: 8.45, 11 a.m., 12.45, 1.25, 3.5,5.0, 6.25 p.m. Sundays: 10.15 a.m., 2.45.5 50, 9.0 p.m. ■ Portobello.—Mon. toFri.: 6.40. 7.40, 0.6, 10.40 a.m., 3.10, 4,40,5.30 p.m. Saturdays: 6.40, 7.40, 9.5 a.m.,12.15, 2.40, 4.40, 5.40 p.m. Sundays:9.50 a.m., 2.15, 5.20. 8.30 p.m
Fares: Single, Is 3d; Return, Is 9d.
EFFICIENCY.
ORDSTCUSTOMS.SHIPPING.FORWARDING.DISTRIBUTING.INSURANCEagents.
' MOTORDRY
ECONOMY.
& CRUST,CARTAGE.CONTRACTORS.REMOVALS.PACKING.ROAD, RAIL,OH SEA.
REMOVALS.STORAGE,
OFFICE: 20 MANSE STREET.
SERVICE. SATISFACTION.
amusements.
£JIS MAJESTY’S THEATREProprietors: Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller
Direction:J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.
OpeningMONDAY, 14th NOVEMBER.J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD.,
‘'PresentTHEIR SPECIALLY-ORGANISED
“GILBERT AND SULLIVAN”COMIC OPERA COMPANYCOMIC OPERA COMPANY
In“ RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE ”
“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE."“RUDDIGORE."“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“ RUDDIGORE.”“ RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“RUDDIGORE.”“ RUDDIGORE.”“ RUDDIGORE.”
FOR TWO ‘NIGHTS ONLY.To be ‘ Followed by
“PATIENCE,” 16th; “MIKADO,” 17th(With Matinee,. 16th),
“GONDOLIERS,” I9th(With Matinee 19th),
“ lOLANTHE ”
And“PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 18th Nov.
MATINEES:WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
BOX PLANS Open for the Season atThe Bristol on THURSDAY, 10th No-vember.
Prices as Usual.Manager CHAS, E. BONNER.
IJIS MAJESTY’S THEATREProprietors: Sir Benjamin and Ur John Fuller
TO-NIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT.REDCASTLE CARNIVAL.
Part I.THE OTA«G SCHOOL OF DANCING
InPOT-POURRI.
Part 11.A Display by the Boy Scouts. All Boy
Scouts wearing uniform admitted freeto-night.
Side Shows and Games by the Dozen.Admission, including Chance in Art
Union, Is.DANCING IN THE VICTORIA HALL
FROM 10 p.m. to 12 p.m.
LOST ANXI FOUND.Advertisements ol 16 words under the headings
ol Situations Vacant, Wanted, For Sale. To LetLost and Found. Miscellaneous Wants, etc. Isper insertion, three consecutive insertions 2s bdsix consecutive insertions 6s Strictly cash inadvance Extra charge il booked
LOST (St. Kilda car terminus), brownLeather PURSE, containing 10s note
and rosary beads.—Finder kindly ring 159,Mosglel. 310
LOST (31st October), Factory road toNational Bank, Lady’s Silver WRIST-
LET WATCH ; keepsake ; reward.—M’Leod,newsagent, Mosglel. 2n
LOST (between Mornington and St. Kilda,via tram routes), GOLD BROOCH, with
I amethyst drop; reward.—Office, D.S.A.,■ George street. 2n
L' OST, one TEN-POUND NOTE.—Pleasereturn 6 Granville terrace, Belleknowes
(telephone 20-557). 2n
LO T (Friday), two BOOKS. —Finder ring13-037. 2n
I OST—All thought Chimney Fires byj employing SAUNDERS'S Otago Window
Cleaning Company.—22s Georgo street.I Telephone 13-250. In
I-'OUND —Seven-piece Chesterfield Moquette* SUITE. £25 10a; guaranteed quality
and finish,—A. ano J. Watt, Princes street.
ITiOUND—Oak BEDROOM SUITE (duch-Jl esse, wardrobe, pedestal, full-size bed-stead. wire mattress) : £24 10s.—A. and J.Wail, Princes street.
FOUND—Superfluous Hairs, Moles, perma-nently Removed by ELECTROLYSIS.—
Miss Boyer. 82 Stuart street (opposite St.Paul’s Cathedral). 15s
UND—Mr Reduction at The UniversalDry Cleaning Works. 272 Princes streeth ; all dry cleaning, dyeing, and hatvatlng prices cheapest in Dunedin.—■ 18-122. We collect and deliver.—1. Morris, proprietor. In
IytOUND—BENHAR COAI Reduced to 13s
1? 6d per ton. on truck, Bonhar; promptdelivery.—M'Skimmlns and Son, Benhar.
rYTAGO DAILY TIMES AND WIT-U NESS JOB PRINTING DEPART-xMENT.—Job Printing of every ‘descrip-tion done with despatch, and at lowestcurrent rates.
AMUSEMENTS.
OCTAGON THEATRETO-NIGHT AT 7.45.
Paramount’s Latest Laughter Special,“ SPECIAL DELIVERY,”“SPECIAL DELIVERY.”" SPECIAL DELIVERY,”“ SPECIAL DELIVERY,”“SPECIAL DELIVERY.”“SPECIAL DELIVERY”“ SPECIAL DELIVERY ”
Featuring
EDDIE CANTOR.EDDIE CANTOR.EDDIE CANTOR.
6 EDDIE CANTOR.EDDIE CANTOR.EDDIE CANTOR.EDDIE CANTOR.
An original and sparkling comedywith laughs galore in his mailbag of tricks.It is the hilarious story of a letter carrierwho mixes the mails with surprisingresults.
Also on the Same Programme,Special Engagement of
DELROY AND DELANEY.DELROY AND DELANEY,DELROY AND DELANEY,
World-famous Rhythmical Dancers.
OCTAGON ORCHESTRA(L. D. Austin, Mus. Dir.).
Circle Plans at Chas. Begg’s. Stallsat the Theatre. Ring 13-091.
RAFAEL SABAT NFSRAFAEL SABATINI’SRAFAEL SABATTNI’SRAFAEL SABATINI’SRAFAEL SABATINI’S
Most Famous Novel of All Times.“BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT.”“BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT."“BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT."“BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT.”“BARDELYS THE MAGNIFICENT.”Transferred to the Silver Sheet at Last!
COMMENCING* AT THE
OCTAGON TEEATEEFRIDAY-NEXT—FRIDAY.
Lover, fighter, braggart, flirting withdanger, laughing at death—what a role
this one is for the dashingJOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.
■■ JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.JOHN GILBERT.
THE HERO OF “ THE BIG PARADE.”John Gilbert never had a role so ad-mirably suited to his genius as this!You’ll adore him as the swa«hbucklingfavourite who makes good his boast—only to find that real love has snared himalong the road of amazing adventure!“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THE“BARDELYS THEYOU WlLfc NEVER
MAGNIFICENT,”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT."MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.*MAGNIFICENT."MAGNIFICENT.”MAGNIFICENT.”FORGET
the exquisite beauty of this picture—-its fascinating story, haunting scenes,and its boundless capacity fo thrilland delight you.
BOX PLANS.—Circle, at Charles Begg’s;Stalls at the Theatre. Ring 13-091.
pLAZA and GRAND2 p.m.—TWICE DAILY—7.3O p.m.
The Comedy of Comedies,“ CASEY- AT THE BAT,”“CASEY AT THE BAT,”
With !
WALLACE BEERYWALLACE BEERY
Knocking up the Huge Score of2100 LAUGHS
A Crack Comedy Classic.FEATURE No. 2
A Thrilling Sea Story.“THE ISLAND OF DESPAIR,"“THE ISLAND OF DESPAIR"
FEATURE No. 3Episode No. 2 of the Thrilling Serial,
“THE RIDDLE RIDER.”“THE RIDDLE RIDER.”
QUEEN’S THEATRE2 p.m.—TO-DAY—7.30 p.m.
A Great Stage Success made into aFascinating Motion Picture.
“THE AUCTIONEER.”“THE AUCTIONEER.”
FeaturingMARION NIXON, GARETH HUGHES,
and GEORGE SIDNEY.COMMENCING FRIDAY:
SALLY O’NEIL SALLY O’NEILSALLY O’NEIL SALLY O’NEILSALLY O’NEIL SALLY O’NEIL
In“FRISCO SALLY LEVY-.”“FRISCO SALLY LEVY.”“FRiSCO SALLY LEVY.”
rPYERYBODY’S THEATRE2 p.m.—TO-DAY—7.3O p.m.
SHIRLEY MASONIn
“SWEET ROSIE O’GRADY.”“SWEET ROSIE O’GRADY.”
An appealing romance, adapted from theWorld-famous Song. ,
In Addition:ART ACORD ART ACORD
In a Blue Streak Western,“WESTERN PLUCK.”
COMMENCING FRIDAY:BERT LYTELL and BILLIE DOVE
In“THE LONE WOLF RETURNS.”
In Addition:LAURA LA PLANTELAURA LA PLANTE
In“BEWARE OF WIDOWS.”
j£ING EDWARD THEATRE.TO-NIGHT AT 7.30.
SHIRLEY MASON SHIRLEY MASONIn
“SWEET ROSIE O’GRADY.”“SWEET ROSIE O’GRADY.”
In Addition:“THE UNDERSTANDING HEART.”“THE UNDERSTANDING HEART.”
SPORTING.
pORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB.
SPRING MEETING,25th and 26th NOVEMBER, 1927.
NOMINATIONS FOR ALL RACESat above Meeting CLOSE at 5 p.m. onTHURSDAY, 3rd November.
Full Programme in Otago Witness 4thOctober and Referee Gth October.
C. H. CAFiiN,In Sccretax-y.
/IMIE FIRST UTILITV of freijuoDt .mui -egular Advertising consists in this;fhcre Is at all times a large class ctpersons, tiotn in country and town, warnave no fixed places for the purchase ofcertain necessary articles, and are •e-n!ito be swayed and drawn toward any ,articular piaffe which is earnestly bro ;..i
under their notice. Indifferent 'o ail,they yield without hesitation to tho irstwho asks.
AMUSEMENTS.
E M FIREMPIEB
T H E A T K E.T H E A T R E.
MATINEE TO-DAY, 2.15.EVENING SESSION DE LUXE, 7.45.
PERSONAL APPEARANCEPERSONAL APPEARANCEPERSONAL APPEARANCE(At the Evening Sessions andWEDNESDAY’S MATINEE)WEDNESDAY’S MATINEE)WEDNESDAY’S MATINEE)
Of
“MISS NEW ZEALAND. 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND, 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND, 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND. 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND. 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND, 1927”“MISS NEW ZEALAND. 1927”(Miss Dale Austen, “ Miss Otago ”).(Miss Dais Austen, “Miss Otago”).New Zealand’s Ambassadress to Holly-
wood will make hei Final Appearancesbefore she leaves to fulfil her Film Con-tract. Don’t miss. these last chances otseeing our Beautiful and Talented ScreenAspirant in charming gowns and hearingher Maiden Speech and EntertainingStage Sketches!
Thousands have flocked to see her inthe North Island, the theatres beingpacked with cheering audiences. All NewZealand has acclaimed her.
Also, a Fine Picture Programme,Headed by
PETER B. KYNE’SPETER B. KYNE’LPETER B KYNE'SWorld-famous Novel,
“THE UNDERSTANDING HEART.”“THE UNDERSTANDING HEART.”“THE UNDERSTANDING HEART.”
ABSOLUTELY NO FREE LIST!■Box Plans at The Bristol. Theatre
'Phone 10-444.Evening Prices: Front Stalls, Is 6d;
Back Stalls, 2s; Circle, 2s 9d. All Re-serves, 2s 9d. ’Phone Reserves held till7.45.
SHE’S COMINGSHE’S COMINGSHE’S COMING
FRIDAYFRIDAY ,FRIDAY
TO THE
JJMPIEE THEATREThe Fairest Flower of the Screen
COLLECOLLECOLLECOLLECOLLECOLLECOLLECOLLE
OORECOREOOREOOREOOREOOREOOREOORE
Every new Colleen Moore picture hasa brand new Colleen Moore! Here’sher cleverest and cutest! ’Phone girlat The Ritz—Surrounded by smart-ness—Smart gowns—Smart women..
.. But Colleen’s smartest of them
all when it comes to landing thecatch of the season.
“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND“ORCHIDS AND
ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”ERMINE,”
WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.
QUEEN’S THEATRE
FRIDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 4,FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY.
A FILM EPIC OF THE GREATESTACHIEVEMENT OF THE AGE!
WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.
During the Screening of the Film a De-lightful Lecturette is given by
Mr GLADSTONE HILL.Reserve your Seats Now at The Bristol.
NOW*. DUNEDIN!Show the North what YOU think ofWITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE!
QLOSE OF 1927 SEASON.
MISS WALLACEWishes to Announce to Patrons
THURSDAY EVENING DANCES,Nov. 3, Nov. 3,
THURSDAY EVENING,Nov. 3, Nov. 3,
WILL BE FINAL NIGHT FOR 1927SEASON,^
Due to the Daylight Saving Bill cominginto operation on November 0.
Dancing 8 till 10.45 p.tn.Admission, 2s 6d.
jpO-DAY,CARISBROOK,
SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS.
T PAUL’S CATHEDRALBAZAAR,
SCHOOL ROOM. STUART STREET.WEDNESDAY AND 'THURSDAY,
2nd and 3rd November.Afternoon and Evening.
In Aid of the G.F.S. Hostel andCathedral Fund,
oen Carnival and Entertainment EachEvening.
Admission Free.
rnHE SEASON’S LATEST SONG FOX--1 TROT SENSATION,
“OH! IF I ONLY HAD YOU—.”(Contains Ukulele Accompaniment.)
Refrain—
Oh! What big eyes you have,Oh! What sweet lips you have.
Oh! If I only had you.Oh! What nice ways you have,Oh! What nice days we’d have.
Oh! If I only i 4 you.An Oh! What wonderful dreams 1
dream.Oh! How sweet they seem.
You could make them come true. Do.Oh! What big eyes you have,Oh! What a prize I’d have,
Oh! If I only had you.Price, Is 9d per copy. Is LOd posted.TERRY’S MUSIC STORES,17-t GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN.
ECZEMA CURED.—My Herbal Treat-ment positively Cures the distressing
troubio.—Thompson, herbalist. Oamaru.
ITREK—Send to-.lay for Free Booklet on. Howard System of Ventriloquism.—
Douglas Howard, Box 1209, Wellington.
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THE COMMON ROUND.By Wai-'aeee.
The shadows are growing longer andlonger on the parliamentary path. Buta little while and the sessioip of 1927 willbe gathered to its fathers, becoming por-
, tion and parcel of the (happily) irrevoc-’ able past. But we are promised a fewcrowded hours of inglorious strife beforethe tolling of the passing boll. Thereare pippins and cheese still to come. ABible-in-the-schools Bill and a LiquorBill, recalling poignant memories of manya bygone battle, are likely to break outat any moment. The odium theologicumand the odour of beer versus .ginger-pop,following on the stench of petrol, will fur-nish an appropriate charnel-house atrnosphere for the dying hours of this latestsession of the High Court of Parliament.And then, when the last stonewall is overand the last breath gasped out—
Forbear to Judge, for wo are sinners all,Close up hie eyes, and draw the curtains
close,And let us all to meditation.
" Hie tacet ” will be the terse epitaphinscribed in pious thanksgiving upon thesessional tomb.
The Times, discarding its thunderousdignity in the silly season, recently gavethe hospitality of its columns to a dis-cussion on the appetising topic of “ applepie.” In the course of the symposium anirate Colonel Somerville (and irate he wellmight be) intervened with a righteousprotest against the not uncommon prac-tice of using the word “ tart ” as asynonym for “pie.”
Will you permit me to reprobate withall the emphasis in my power the adop-tion of the “abominable, soul-slaughter-ing, and horrible trick”’ of substitutingthe modern and entirely detestable“apple tart ” for the good old English“apple pie”? All properly brought-up.children of my generation—i.e., thoseborn in the ’7o’s—were taught that Awas an applie mo. that B bit it,and that C cut it. And was there evera schoolboy who spoke of an “appletart bed,” or anyone who said that“everything was in apple tart order”?No, Sir; whatever is cooked in a piedish under a pastry roof, be it fourand twenty blackbirds or apples, is apie. When fruit lies exposed in a flatsubstratum of pastry, then, and thenonly, can it rightly be called a tart.If Mr Walker had the latter in mindwhen he wrote, I apologise. If, as 1fear, the former, then I do not!
Something was said in this column lastweek anent the proper use of that so-called “pest,” the, blackberry. Thenatural home of the blackberry is in apie, as a preliminary stage to transfer-ence to a grateful human stomach. Black-berry tart is a good thing, also; but,miserable sinner ns I am never in mywildest aberrations could I have com-mitted the unpardonable offence of con-founding “ pie ” and “tart.” ' Yet Dun-edin bills of fare bear daily witness tothe prevalence of this “abominable, self-slaughtering, and horrible ” perversion.Colonel Somerville deserves well of- fhelovers of apple pie and undefiled English.“ May I help you to some steak-and-kidney tart?”
“ Mr Leonard Darwin recalled that chil-dren were spanked a million years agoParents had been saying don’t,’ and enforcing the command by making the smallboys tingle on a soft, safe place sinceman became man.” Ordinary citizens,whose ancestral memories are limited,may well pause before venturing to chal-lenge this authoritative pronouncement.A member of the Darwin family mustsurely be peculiarly qualified and entitledto “ recall ” the disciplinary characterstics of the nurseries of a million, yearsago. But why halt at a million years vFurther back still, when man was mon-key, the same “ a posteriori ” method ofjuvenile correction was probably in force ,and a million years hence, if man is stilla little lower than the angels, it maybe that the process will not be quiteobsolete. There is an engaging noveltyin the suggestion that the small culpritsare often disposed to approve of the chas-tisement. “Dr Hadfiefd, lecturer on psy-chology at King’s College, expressed theopinion that a child often welcomed aspanking as the only means of gettinghim out of a condition of sulkiness. - '
Direct memories of the experiences,- cor-poral and psychological, of the spankingstage of one’s existence tend to becomeshadowy as the years go on, but I havemy , doubts about Dr Hadfield’s theosy.The vocal sounds emitted by the spankeeduring the operation are scarcely indicative of a “welcoming ” attitude of mind.Possibly, however, the spirit may beacquiescent while the smarting flesh pro-tests. '/Don’t strike, mother; let ,psarbitrate.”
_ There is no pause in the proudly solemnritual of commemoration of the heroes ofthe Great War, The pledge “we willremember them ” is still faithfullyhonoured.
I shall remember while the light lives yet.And In the night time I shall not forget.We have been hearing of memorial obser-vances at Verdun and Ypres (immortal“ Wipers ”), and the sacred ceremoniesof Armistice Day are already fore-shadowed. Little that it is possible tosay on these well-worn subjects can havea breath of freshness, though the spiritand possess an eternal youth ; butin one of E. V Lucas’s invaluable antho.logies I have just come across a “ humandocument ” which may be as fresh andstimulative to most of my "eaders as itwas to me. How soothingly, bravely, in-spiringly, across the wide waters and themore than three score years, come thequietly great words of the great Presi-dent !
Executive Mansion, Washington,November 21, 1864.
Mrs Bixby, Boston, Massachusetts.Dear Madam,—-I have been shown inthe files of the War Department astatement of the Adjutant-general of
Massachusetts that you are the motherof five sons who have died gloriouslyon the field of battle. I feel how weakand fruitless must be any words of minewhich should attempt to beguile youfrom your grief for a loss so overwhelm-ing. But I cannot refrain from tender-ing to you the consolation that may befound in the thanks of the Republicthey died to save. I pray that ourHeavenly Father may assuage theanguish of your bereavement and leaveyou only the cherished memory of theloved and lost, and the solemn pridethat must be yours to have laid socostly a sacrifice upon the altar offreedom.—Yours very sincerely andrespectfully,
Arbaham Lincoln.It is the voice of the same spirit thatspoke, with deeper resonance and amplersignificance, in the memorial oration atGettysburg not long afterwards. Itspeaks to the bereaved mothers of NewZealand.
My annual word of salutation in honourof the opening cricket season must not belacking,—especially seeing that Otagocricket is notoriously starting ofl on/ aresplendent revival of power and prestige.The Plunkct Shield of next year is alreadyours to faith’s foreseeing eye. The com-pelling lure of the goodly game is in theair, as well as in the hearts of young andold. For there is no cricket enthusiastquite so enthusiastic as your old enthu-siast, His conscience (supported by hardfacts of “ anno domini 1 ) may tell himthat he is a futile “ has been,” if not afantastic “ never was.” He may murmurpathetically with Francis Thompson.
The field is filled with shades as I nearthe shadowy coast,
And a ghostly batsman plays to tlys bowlingof a ghost,
And I listen through my tears to a noise-less clapping host.
But his heart still beats true to the peren-nial summer call, 'nd he goes t< the optician to be tested for stronger spectaclesAnd this year, as I say, the outlook, alikefor players and spectators, is unusuallybright. Boger Blunt is coming back tobe admiringly hugged into semi-lifeless-ness, and then shm.-dered-high to the hospita! And the riow coach is already with
i us, giving convincing evidence that it isno slow coach we have secured. I, whoremember “ Joe ” Lawton, genial soul andvery capable exponent and teacher of thegame, take leave to wish Mr Eastman allsuccess and happiness during his sojournin Dunedin. And now, once again, playup. play up, and plgy the game!
SPORT OF BOXING.
AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS
QUESTION OF SEPARATE CON-TROL,
(Special to Daily Times.)AUCKLAND, November 1.
Having attended the Australian Ama-teur Boxing Union Conference in Sydney,Mr J. F. Wilson, headmast r of theMaori Hill School, Dunedin, returned bythe Ulimaroa this morning, and will pro-ceed south by to-night’s express. MrWilson had something of interest to sayconcerning the different methods of con-trolling amateur boxing as between NewZealand and Australia.
“ I represented the New Zealand Ama-teur Boxing Union,” said Mr Wil-son, “as also did Messrs Hoggard andAldridge, the latter being the ser etary ofthe New Zealand Boxing Association.Whereas I am one of tljose who want toget separate control for amateur boxingin New Zealand the same as for amateurathletics and other branches of sport, theotbar delegates from the Dominion favourthe present method whereby amaleur andprofessional boxing arc controlled by theone body.” The conference in Sydneywas attended' by delegates from branchesof the Australian Amateur Boxing Unionin the various States, and at the sametime the Australian amateur champion-ship events were contested. ‘‘ This wasone of the most successful tournamentsever held,” said Mr Wilson. “ and it is apity that it was not possible to have con-testants from New Zealand.”
An interesting fact mentioned by thereturning delegate is that the conferenceconfirmed the result of the mail ballotwhich was taken some tinu ago through-out Australia for the purpose of ascer-taining whether the various bodiesfavoured separate or joint control foramateurs and professionals. The resultwas in favour of separate control asalready existing in the Commonwealth.
“Yes,” said Mr Wilson in reply to aquestion, “the conference was as success-ful as could be expected, and it is our in-tention now to petition for regulations tobe brought in giving separate control inNew Zealand. There is no disputing thefact that a purely amateur organisationshould control amateur boxing, as is donein the case of all other sports.”
The delegate from Dunedin has re-turned with a new enthusiasm for ama-teur boxing, and believes that it has agreat future in New Zealand. He pointsto the way in which it is taking on in thecolleges of the Dominion, and soys thatthis is one reason why he and others areso desirous of placing it under purelyamateur control. He believes that theeffort will be successful.
GREEN ISLAND BOROUGHAFFAIRS.
•TO THE EDITOR.
Sir,—l see that that hardy annual, tilereading question, came up for discussionat the Mat monthly meeting ofthe Green Island Borough Council.It would be interesting to know'by what means of reasoning coun-cillors come to the conclusion thatpart of the borough should have goodhard roads w'hich in other parts are con-spicuous by their absence. I am quitesure that if the ratepayers were consultedthey would not endorse this policy, sinceall alike are paying their due proportionof rates.
The Department of Health insists ona good water supply and a sanitary ser-vice to conform to the laws of good healthand cleanliness. Surely it is also a neces-sity that we should have decent roads towalk on instead of our having to wadethrough mud and mire.—l am, etc.,
Islander.
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A VISIT TO HUNGARY.
AN INTERVIEW WITH THEREGENT.
Written for the Otago Daily Times.
By the Rev. W-Ghat Dixon, M.A.
It was in the state room of the RoyalPalace in Budapest—a right Royal Palaceindeed, with its vast pile of Romanesquearchitecture crowning the Castle Hill andcommanding the Danube, one of the state-liest of rivers, its fine dome, its terracedgardens, and its 300 rooms, a palace ofunique splendour in a uniquely beautifulcity. It is a safe claim for Budapestthat it has no peer for beauty i- EuropeVienna, Paris, Florence, Edinburgh, mustyield to it the palm. And this stateroom—is there anywhere the equal of it?It fulfils the most brilliant dreams ifmarble halls—more than fulfils them, tor
who would dream of such gorgeous pillarsand arches and walls of white marble litwith immense crystal and silver chandelierscarrying thousands of electric candles? Itis the afternoon, but every candle is
alight. We have passed two magnificentsentries in Hungarian uniform, so per-fectly drilled that at first one mistookthem for statues, and we are now linedup in*the brilliant Hall of State. At theentrance stands the bodyguard of the lateEmpress. About 25 of us have thehonour of forming an inner circle selectedfrom the ranks of the delegates to theconference of the World Alliance of Re-formed Churches holding the Presbyteriansystem, which is now meeting in the Hungarian capital. His Serene Highness theRegent, Admiral Horthy, has commandedthe presence of the delegates, most ofwhom are grouped behind while the 25specially honoured ones in the front,selected as typical of the various countriesin the alliance, stand ready for a personalinterview.
The circumstances of the interview areparticularly happy, for Admiral Horthyis known to bo himself of the Presby-terian faith, as is also the Prime Minister,Count Bethlen, and it is yet anotherPresbyterian, Judge de Boer, -of theSupreme Court, who is to introduce us.Judge (formerly professor) de Boer is aman of rare personal charm, as of inter-national reputation, who is an exile fromhis native Transylvania, unhaopily an-nexed to Rumania after the war, andwere he to return he would be shot bythe authorities of that so much less en-lightened civilisation. The dismember-ment by the pens of the leading statesmenof Europe of this ancient chivalrous andcultured knigdom of Hungary is one of thegreatest tragedies of our distracted time.
The Regent enters, accompanied bythree aides-de-camp, one of them a talland very handsome young officer in fault-less Hungarian military uniform. TheRegent wears the blue' uniform of an ad-miral. Ho is a man in the prime of life,with features not unlike those of our ownAdmiral Lord Beatty, but less pro-nounced, the eyes dark, the hair slightlysprinkled with gray, the bearing alert,with quick movements, the expressionfrank and affable. His response to theaddress presented by the President of theAlliance, the Rev. Dr Merle d’Aubignc, lof Paris, is clear, direct, and sympathetic.He gladly identifies himself with the Pro-testants of- Hungary, and pays a warmtribute to their unique championship ofthe national liberties, - Then he walksalong the lino of representatives, speakingto each in in his own language,always lingering a while to converse,sometimes discoursing with animation,and at considerable length. To do this,he had to make use of six different tongues—Hungarian, German, French, Dutch,Czech, Italian. He seebis quite at home,whoeverhis interviewer, and whatever thetongue.“ New Zealandhe exclaims with
pleased surprise as Judge de Boer intro-duces me. .
“You live in a beautifulcountry.” And then he asks about theMaori King, and tells me of an incidentwhich happened when he himself visitedAuckland, how the King had, as usual,imbibed too freely and been run into the.lock-up. But he agrees with me that theMaoris are a noble race, and I tell himhow they have seats in Parliament, andhow one of them, Sir Maui Pomare, wasrecently Minister of Health, So highis his opinion of the race that he ven-tures the conjecture that their originalhome was Arabia.
“There is a monument to me in NewZealand,” he says.
“Indeed, your Highness? I was notaware of it, but I am delighted to hear ofit, and will make a point of seeing it.”
“ Oh! I do not mean that, he replies.“The monument is this: When I returnedto Hungary I told the Emperor FrancisJoseph about the splendid mountains inthe South Island and their suitability forchamois. The Emperor was a great andgood man, a very noble man, and I lovedhim greatly. He sent out some chamoisto New Zealand.”
“Yes, your Highness, I heard of theirarrival.” ■
“ You will be pleased,” he said, tohear that they arc thriving .splendidly.”Then he returned to thc_ question of theMaoris, and discoursed with much fluencyof their folklore and of their traditionsconcerning the Flood. Had I myselfbeen detaining his highness, there wouldhave been some ground for the complaintthat I was keeping him too long. It was,indeed, for a considerable period that theeyes of th delegates were concentratedupon us, but I could not but feel proudthat it should be so, for it was a tributeto the importance and the interest of thefar but fair land which I was endeavour-ing, -I hope not altogether unworthily, torepresent. -
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Such was the interview which I wasprivileged to have with this distinguishedsailor, frank and unassuming like all truesailors, gifted with the charm of mannerso characteristic of bis countrymen, andbearing the stamp of the greatness whicnhas raised him from the ranks to guidethe fortunes of his famous country at thisacute crisis in its heroic and chequered
EPISCOPALIANS AND PROHIBI-TION.
TO THE EDITOR.
fsjß With reference to the Americanable" item stating that the Episcopal
■ hurch Temperance Society declared thatTie clergy of that church are two to onegainst prohibition, it is important that•our readers should bejnformed that this-.ociety is disowned by the bishops of theProtestant Episcopal Church, who declarethat it has no authority to speak for thechurch. In February, 1920, the societyissued a statement similar to that nowsent out. The result was that eloquentJermons denouncing the statement and en-dorsing che prohibition law weie deliveredby leading bishops. Typical of theseutterances was that by Bishop W. i.Manning, of New York, who said; Thissociety has no official authorisation andno right whatever to speak in the nameof the Episcopal Church.” .
In May this year, vhen the society
mblished a resolution, asserting that pro-
libition wus unwise, unci out ot hurmony
vith Bible touching, 10 bishops of the'lniacopa' Church immediately made statc-uents in the press, repeating that thisK-iety dees not speak lor tiie Episcopal’hurch. and testifying to the benefits ac-ruing from the prohibition law. . The
■ ttitude of the Episcopal Church is ex-ircssed in a resolution unammouslvi do’pted by the House of B shops in Octo-ber 1925, which said: o welcome the■cowed efforts of the Government tonforec strictlv and impartially the pro-hibition laws and the anti-narcotic . vs,■hieh are so widely and cynically disre-garded, and we call upon the people ofnr church to set a good example of that
■hcdiencc to law, without which no dc-nocracy can endure.”—l am, etc.,
j:. w. ha el,President U.T.R.C.
St. Kilda, November I.
PATIENTS AND PRISONERS’AID.
SOCIETY’S MONTHLY MEETING.
The monthly meeting of the Patientsand Prisoners’ Aid Society was held yes-terday, and was attended by Sir GeorgeFenwick (in the chair), Mesdames G.Roberts, J. B. Cameron, J. Day, and E.C. Reynolds, and Messrs D. Todd, H.H. Driver, W. Easton, J. Taylor, F. W.Mitchell, and R. Gilkison.
THE MONTH’S WORK.The Secretary (Mr F. G. Gumming) re-
ported that the month had been a fairlyheavy one in all branches of the society’;work. The callers at the office for assist-ance or advice during the month lad beeneery numerous, and their needs had, asfar as possible, been met. The vVarrmg-ton Convalescent Home had been keptfairly full, the lowest number in one weekbeing seven, the highest 10, and thepresent total ni There was a waitinglist of five. The Dunedin Hospital hadbeen visited at least once every day.Seaclifi and Waitati Mental Hospitals hadbeen visited regularly and the agent hadbeen able to distribute small gifts to thepatients. Mr Gumming had had inter-views with Dr Gribben about variouspatients, especial! - those who were aboutto be discharged. He was convinced thatany money ho might spend upon thepatients in the name of the committeewas not only gratefully received by thepatients, but was put to the very best use.“ I should like,” Mr Gumming concluded,“ to add one last word to this reportreferring to the Warrington Home justto make the position clear. Any womanwho is sick and is in need of a changehas only to apply to be admitted. Nocanvassing is necessary. The first vacantbed is given to the first needy applicant.”
Included in the report was the follow-ing list of typical cases which came underthe society’s notice :
1. “Through your instrumentality 1found satisfactory employment, and eversince L have remained with the same firmhave advanced several times, and amdoing well. lam more than grateful forthe kindness shown and the interest takenat a most critical time in my career.”
2. “ Since I came under your influenceand control I have spent the happiestdavs of ri)y life.”
3. ‘‘lf you know what I have sufferedduring my short life you would pity me.It was not drink. I could only pleadpoverty. Your kindness, assistance, andadvice were the turning points in mylife.”
4. ” This is a case of real hardship.A large family—husband in an institution.The wife is hai-d working but her healthis not good, simply breaking down withhard work. I expect her husband homein a week or two. Practical help isgiven in the shape of firing, food, andfootwear. A genuine case of realpoverty." ~
5. ‘‘ A married woman; husband awayfrom home; four little children all underfive years and a-half; a hard case; indesperate circumstances; order given forfood and footwear.” Surely the peopleof means who enjoy everything that isgood can send something for the needy.My clothes cupboard is empty, the supplyof boots rinf out, and money is fairlyscarce
FINANCE COMMITTEE.Mr D. Todd, on behalf of the Finance
Committee, reported that the official col-lector had brought in to date £llO 18s6d, which was very satisfactory. Thetotal collections to date amounted toabout £BBO, and it was hoped to increasethis to £IOOO before the end of the year.There were still some firms to wait uponfrom whome the committee should getliberal donations. It was hoped thatmembers of the committee would volunteer to help so that in November thisground might be covered. Analysing thecontributions in the total about £370 hadbeen received in amounts of £5 and over,and the number of contributors was about385, It was necessary to secure at least600 to 700 subscribers to place the financeson a firm footing. The country was stillto be canvassed, and the collector pur-posed calling on a large number of people.
The report was adopted.HOSPITAL COMMITTEE.
Mr 11. H. Driver submitted the Hos-pital Committee’s report:
Two/ entertainments had been given atWaitati Mental Hospital to the greatdelight of the patients and staff. Thefirst one ■ wae given by the CommercialTravellers, who were heartily thankedby Dr M'Kay, and Mr Driver as repre-senting the society. The other enter-tainment was a lantern lecture by Mr E.Aslin, of Dunedin, who also contributedsongs with a harp accompaniment. Hewas assisted by three young people.
The report was adopted.CONVALESCENT HOME.
The General Secretary to the JamesPowell Convalescent Home Committee reported that the home had been kept fairlywell full during the month. The patientswere all doing well. The lowest numberof patients during the month was sevenand the highest number 10.
The report was adopted.
SEACLIFF WEATHER NOTES.
Although we have experienced a fewsunny and seasonable clays during themonth of October, much of the weathcihas been of an adverse nature, cold,stormy and changeable. Out of the monthonly 14 days were without rain, and asto bo expected this has had a retardingeffect on spring growth where warmth isdesired to aid germination and to assiston consequent growth. The amount o'rain in itself would not have been scharmful had wo not experienced strongwinds, principally from the south-westThese lowered the temperature considerably, and except in sheltered areas, theyhave tested the strength of young plants tothe utmost.
The rainfall though spread over aperiod of 17 days was not so heavy byover an inch as for October of the previ-ous year. The amounts were 4.01in and5.2in rosnectively. In 1925 the fall was1.52m, while in 1924 it was 5.29 in.
About six days could be classed aspractically calm, while 10 days wore sunn.,throughout.
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A slight fall of snow on the high levelswas experienced on the evening of Sunday,October 23. This was preceded by twodisplays of the southern lights, one olwhich was very brilliant.
The highest maximum temperature of72deg due to a hot wind, was recordedon October 13. The lowest minimum.33-U.ir was recorded on October 27.
For’ the most part the barometer hasshown very high readings with occosiona,
falls to midway between 29m and u'Jm.The readings have shown also a markedunsteadiness owing doubtless to the stormynature of the - weather.
The rainfall was as followsDate Inches. Date. Inches.
October 3 ... .03 October 17 ... -02October 5 - 0j- October 21 ... .11October 7 ... .03 October 22 ... .41October 8 ...
.« October 23 ... MOctober 12 ... .03 October 24 ...
.30October 13 ... .04 October 25 ... .13October 14 .... -49 October 2,7 ... .01October 15 ... 1.|9 October 30 ...
.04October 16 ... .30
Seventeen days, 4.01 in,
SHORTER SKIRTS.
Men take as much interests in thefashions these days as laches, and mostof them (the men, we mean), will be in-
terested to know that fashion bulletinspredict even shorter skirts!
“Well ” said one prominent businessman, “I’m in favour of it. If the womenwant to be comfortable, let them.
“Well ” said a friend, “their comfortcosts a bit of money. My comfort costsme only 8d pc 1’ ounce loose. Its Bears.Smoking Tobacco, and it’s cool and com-forting.” Also in handy packets, loz 9d,2oz Is 0d. —Advt.
OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUMMERSHOW.
A special meeting of the committee ofthe Otago Agricultural and Pastoral So-ciety "ns held yesterday morning. Mr W,O. M'Kellar (president) occupied the chair.
The Now Zealand Sheep Owners’ Federa-tion advised that it was in sympathy withthe society in connection with faking stopsto prevent as far as possible second gradestock being sold for export purposes.
Mr N. D. Campbell of Glen DUu,Motunau, wrote advising that ho regrettedvery much being unable to accept the posi-tion as judge of Corriedale sheep.—lt wasdecided to ask Mr F. L. M'Gregor, ofChristchurch, to act.
The St. Hilda Borough Conned wroteadvising that it had agreed to the commit-tee’s request to close Royal crescent tovehicle traffic between 5 and 8 p.m, onNovember 22 and November 24.—ThoPresident stated that he very much appre-ciated the action of tho council in meetingthe society in this direction, and it wouldenable the stock to be unloaded andhandled much more satisfactorily.
It was decided to offer a special prizeof £3 3s for most points gained in thefat cattle section, and that a furtherrequest be made to the Butchers’ Associa-tion to continue its special prize of £3 3sfor buflocks most suitable for the butcherytrade.
A letter from Thomas Gee, of Christ-church, asking for horse boxes to be re-served for him for Show Week was re-ferred to the Horse Committee.
Tho Railways District Traffic Managerwrote giving particulars of tho train ser-vices for the conveyance of stock, and alsoparticulars of the excursion tickets in con-nection with the show. These were considered satisfactory.
A letter from the Minister of Defencem connection with railage on horses andfares in connection with tho sth MountedRifles competing at the show was noted.
The Otago Employers’ Association wroteadvising that the executive of the Drapers,Clothiers and Boot Retailers’ Associations,and also tho executive of the Employers’Association, had expressed their apprecia-tion of tho value of the society’s opera-tions to the business community, and acircular had been issued drawing attentionto the fact, and recommending the re-tailers to observe a holiday from 12 noonon the day of the show. It was decidedthat a neat card bo printed, and that re-tailers bo asked to place this card in theirwindows.
It was decided that, in connection >Viththe supply of green feed, a special man beappointed to see that tho grass wasproperly distributed amongst tho variousexhibitors.
Correspondence was received from intend-ing exhibitors in the leaping competitions,
(and it was decided to advise that in thecompetition this year hunting pace wouldbe taken into consideration, and that itwas not necessary that the competitorsshould ride in uniform.
PENINSULA SOCIETY.Mr J. Hellyor (president) occupied the
chair at a meeting of the committee ofthe Peninsula Agricultural and PastoralSociety.
Motions of condolence wore passed withthe relatives of the late Mr James Mac-andrew and Mr R. Stewart, the formerhaving been an active member of the so-ciety since its inception.
The forthcoming summer show, whichis tho fiftieth anniversary of the society sactivities in this direction, is to be holdon December 10, in the society’s grounds,and special interest is being displayedwith a view to making this gathering themost successful yet held in the history oftlio society. Tho show catalogue was con-sidered, and several additional classes wereinserted therein, thus making it more comprohensive. Quito a number of trophiesand prizes have already been given. Inthe homo cookery section, a cup valuedat 3gns and a cash prize of 2gns havebeen presented by the president; a cup,valued at 3gns, hus_ been given by thosecretary for most points in the classes forhurdlers and high jumpers, and a specialprize of Ign has been given by tho Co-operative Dairy Company of Otago for mostpoints in dairy cattle.
It is the intention of tho committeeto hold a special function in tho Coro-nation Hall at an early date after thoshow, when n reunion of present and pastmembers of the society will be hold, andat which the distribution of (be prizeswon at the show will take place.
“GHOST” CALLS POLICE.
UPSET BY LOSS OF BED.
OLD WOMAN OF TOMBSTONES.
SLEEPING IN CHURCH PORCH.
Weird noises among the tombstones lateat night, and the flitting figure of a littlewoman dressed in black and carrying anumbrella, recently caused disquiet amongpeople living in the vicinity of the parishchurch at Bromley. Kent. Almost everynight, approaching 12, the dark figure hasbeen seen to pass through the lych-gate,glide along the path, encircle the church,and vanish into the porch.
Girls and young men employed atdrapery stores overlooking the churchyardat the back, disturbed by the nightlyvisitations, kept watch. Eacli night the“ghost ” was seen to visit a certain tomb-stone and pause there for some time beforedisappearing into tho church. Decidingto “Iqy ” the “ghost,” they scaled the walland crept round the churchyard to theporch. Suddenly something black rearedup and flapped at them. They fled. Feel-ing braver in broad daylight, they re-turned next day and made a search of thechurchyard.
Behind the tombstone which the“.ghost” was seen to visit the searchersfound a heap of rugs, blankets, and afeather pillow, hidden under an old doorleaning up against the tomb. To see whatwould happen, they hid the “ghost’s” bedin a distant corner and that night keptwatch again. This time the “ghost ”appeared as usual about 11 o’clock andvisited the tomb, from which it roamedabout as if in frantic search for its lostbed. .
Early next morning a quaint old womanapproached the constable on duty atMarket square. She flourished an um-brella and told a tale to him of thieveswho had stolen her property. She fol-lowed him to the police station and madea complaint. There she was recognised asthe 75-year-old Miss Mary Squirrel, thestrangest character in Bromley.
For years Mary Squirrel has not had aroof over her head. She has been sleep-ing out of doors ever since she had a fightwith tho Bromley Town Council abouther rates. For some time it was knownthat she slept in an unfinished building,slipping in when the workmen knockedoff at night. Then the building was com-pleted. and Miss Squirrel had to find anew shelter. .
Nobody knew that Miss Squirrel hadtaken up her quarters in the porch ofBromley Parish Church except the vicar,Canon Wilson, and tho verger, Mr HenryBrown. v“Yes,” Mr Brown said, I have known
about the ‘ ghost ’ for some time. Thevicar does not like to turn her out, as shehas nowhere else to go. Yet she is welloff. I believe she has an income of £2a week from various sources, including theold age pension. She was formerly nurseto a titled lady.
, ~. ...“We let her keep, her bedding in thechurchyard on .condition that she doesnot leave it in the porch in the way ofthe congregation. The old door she propsup against the entrance. Before she goesto sleep she hoists her umbrella to keepout tho draught and rain. She is nearly80, but is as bard and healthy as any
man. She has her meals in _ the localcafes, and woe betide any waitress whodoes not treat her with deference.Despite her age, Miss Squirrel is keen ofsight, and likes nothing better than anafternoon at the pictures. .The rest of,the day she reads and knits in the publiclibrary.”
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The Bromley police know all about MissSquirrel, for she has appeared at courtseveral times in the past few years toget “a settlement ot her rights, as shesays. She declares that they arc allfrightened of her.
EVENING SPORTS MEETINGS.
CELEBRATION OF DAYLIGHTSAVING.
The various bodies interested in spurtarc amongst the most enthusiastic sup-porters of daylight saving, and in orderto celebrate tlio passing of the SummerTime Act, which will come into operationat the end of this week, the Otago Centreof the New Zealand Amateur AthleticAssociation intends to hold a big sportsmeeting on the Caledonian Ground onMonday evening, commencing at 0 o’clock,and lasting for about two and a-halfhours.
A feature of the meeting will be theinclusion of whippet racing in the pro-gramme. The centre has gone to consider-able expense to secure 10 dogs from In-vercargill, including Rose Comedy, thechampion South Island whippet. Thesedogs are well trained, and can do 100yards in about Bsec. There will be a totalof six whippet races, including heats andfinal, over 120 yards on the flat and 120yards hurdles, and possibly the centre maydecide to match one of the dogs againstone of our best sprinters, the latter, ofcourse, receiving a start.
A novelty, so far as Dunedin is con-cerned, will be a race for Chinese over100 yards, for which large entries areexpected. The other events will be the,100 yards race, 220 yards, 880 yards, onemile, 120 yards hurdles, hop, step, andjump, one-mile, two-mile, and three-milecycle races, 100 yards race for boys under14 years, 100 yards ladies’ handicap, onemile club relay (880 yards, 440 yards, 220yards, and 220 yards). F. J. Grove, thechampion cyclist from Canterbury, willtake part in the cycle races.
Tho best of our athletes aro rapidlygetting into form for the championshipmeetings next month, and if the conditionsare favourable some good performancesshould be registered. The St. Hilda Bandwill be in attendance,
CIVIL SERVICE SPORTS.The following handicaps have been de-
clared for the Civil Service Club’s eveningmeeting to-morrow:
600 Yards.—C. Olsen eor, N. J. Suckling6yds, J. J. Morris 15, L. A. Wood 20, H.Pollock 25, R. O. Johnson 30, D. E. Row-lett, J. J. M'Phcrson, E- Fish, G. Cox,A. J. Mills, L. Ross, and B. R. M'Kernaii35, J. A. Sparrow, J. Johnson, E. Taylor,and B. Drumm 40, A. R. Shanks, A. H.Forbes, and L. More 45, Andrew Holt,M. S. Hill, and A. Potbury 50.
50 Yards Handicap.—First heat: C.Olsen scr, M. J. M’Kenkie 2yds, A. Duffand L. C. M’Laughlan 3J, P. G. Ward 44,H. Emmerson 5, E. Taylor 6. Secondheat; C. Dull Iyd, E, Thompson 14, D. C.Oliver 2, J. W. Kerr 2*, D. F. Brown 4,D. L. Campbell 44, C. MWeigli 5. Thirdheat: G. Cox IJyds, A. G. Holt and D.F. Inglis 2, W. Duff and F. Mowat 4, C.M’Connell 4s, B. G. Waller 6. Fourthheat: C. L. Tapley 2yds, R. C. Johnsonand F. G. M'Pherson 34, J. Johnson 4, F.Clarkson and T. M'Connell 44, C. C.Phillips 6.
75 Yards Ladies’ Handicap.—J. M'Don-ald scr, J. Welsh 4yd, E. Burns 1, D.Moir 2, M. Dawson and M. Pettit 24, D.Broadley 3J.One Mile Cycle Handicap.—W. Temple-ton stir, J. C. Foggarty 65yds, H, Cooper85, J. Campbell 90, P. Trail 100, R. Wix120, J. Ewing and J. H. Scott 130, A.Harris 210, F. Nelson 250.
GENERAL NEWS.
The annual meeting of the Dunedin !Shakespeare Club was held on Saturday jlast. Mr Tl. Chapman was in tho cnair,and there was a good attendance ot jmembers. The adoption of tho reportand balance sheet was moved by thechairman, and seconded by Mrs WakefieldHolmes. The motion was carried unani-mously. Tho election of office-bearers forthe ensuing year resulted as follows:President, Mr J. C. Stephens; vice-presi-dents, Messrs S. H. Osborn, H. Chapmanand J. Fleming; committee—Mrs WakefieldHolmos, Miss L. Morton, Mr J. B. Flynnond Mr W. Abel; secretary, Air H. W.Hunter; treasurer, Mr C. J. L. White;auditor, Mr F, Wilkinson. The playschosen for study are “ The Winter’s Tale,”‘ Tho Merry Wives of Windsor ” and“Henry VIII.’’
The monthly meeting of the executiveof tho British and Foreign SailorsSociety was held on Monday night intho Sailors’ Rest, Mr A. W. Mitchell (vice-president) being in tho chair. Tho treasurer(Mr Charles E Boekingsale) reported tue re-ceipt of £8 13s 6d ■ collected by Mr W.Buchan, but that after current accountshad been met tho general fund ' was£8 8s in arrears. Attention was calledto the fact that the Rest badly neededrepainting and renovating, and the hopewas expressed that friends of the seamenwould readily furnish the requisite funds.Tho missioner reported, that seven over-seas vessels had been in during the month,and that socials and services had beenheld for the men who visited the Rest.-Mr D. L. Walker reported that six vesselshad been hi at Port Chalmers, and thatgood use had been made of tho Rest there.It was announced on behalf of the ladiesthat preparations were already in nandfor the Christmas tea to be held for theseamen who chanced to bo in the cityduring the season.
Mrs Hiett presided over the monthlymeeting of the Women's Christian Temper-ance Union held in Hanover Street ,'ailyesterday. Mrs Armit had charge of thedevotions, and gave a Bible reading onElijah at the Brook. Mrs Garden waswelcomed as treasurer in place of MrsMacartney. Tho Treasurer reported mat*,17 was in hand for the organising lund.Ic was decided to respond to the appealcf tho New Zealand Alliance, and assistit in its effort to raise money bya week of self denial. It was reported that
home meeting had been held at uroadBay last week, and four new membersinitiated. Mrs Hiett reminded tho union
that the committee of the Willard Orphan-'age. had declined any future donationsfrom the Macarthy Trust, therefore itwas necessary for all branches to make aspecial effort to assist tho orphanage. MrsM‘Lcan read some quotations from onaiticle by Sir Frederick Treves, who said,“ I assure you that there are somepatients that I don’t mind operating upon,and some 1 do, but tho person of allothers that 1 dread to see enter tho operat-ing theatre is the drinker. He is thomost dangerous feature in connection withthe surgical life.’ As the union is partlyresponsible for tho Green Island Band ofHope, the members were delighted to nearf.'om Mrs Hiett that tho band had hada most succesful session. Pledges were takennt every meeting, and the attendancessome nights were as many as 96. A sale offlowers and produce was then held, theproceeds to bo used for campaign funds.
The fortnightly mooting of Court RobinHood, A.0.F., Port Chalmers, was heldin tho Buffalo Hall on Tuesday, October25. The C.R., Bro L F. Smith, prosided over a largo attendance of members.The woodwards reported on sick members,and accounts were passed for payment.Tho C.R. and Secretary reported on theirvisit to Court Pride of tho Leith, andannounced that the members of that courtv.ould bo entertaining the court in the nearfuture. One new member "’as initiatedand several propositions wore made. Anew committee of management for theJuvenile Court was elected. Reports re-garding the dispensary were made bv thedelegates, it being stated that the responsemade was not quite as satisfactory aswas anticipated os far as Court RobinHood was concerned. The members re-solved to do all in their power to seethat tho court’s full quota of shares wastaken up.
Tiro Dundas Street Methodist schoolroom was well filled on Saturday eveningwhen a piano recital was given by MrFrank Crawley, L.A.B. The programmeincluded the works of composers of the oldand modern schools. Tho opening numbersubmitted was Mozart’s “ Fantasia in Cminor,” the movements of which wereartistically given. Tho second composerselected was Chopin, and tho numberschosen from (his popular master were a•Scherzo in B Flat minor, “ Prelude in I)Flat” (“The Raindrop”), Mazurka in Aminor. Nocturne in G minor, and a yaltz >nF Rchumanil’s “ Why” and “Whims ”weretho next two pieces presented; ‘La Cafhe-Jralo Euglontro ” (Claude Debussy), followed; a couplet from Walter Nieumann.“Birds of Paradise at a Waterfall ” andlln (he Chinese City ” were then ren Iilered, and other pleasing numbers were I“ Waterwagtail” (Cyril Broil), and “Valsei
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SUPREME COURT.
CRIMINAL SITTING.
Tt'ESDAT, NOVEUBEE 1.(Before his Honor Mr Justice Sim.)
His Honor took his seat on the benchat 10.30 a.m.
THE GRAND JURY.The following constituted the Grand
Jury:—Messrs A. E. Atxsell (fore-man), I’cter S. Anderson, ChristopherConn, James Rich Dreaver, WilliamBaird M‘Alistcr, Harold Archibald, Wil-liam Ewing, Henry Sidney Bingham, Wil-liam George Barr, Robert Thomas Duthie,Harman Reeves, George Ritchie, EdwardM. Allen, Harold Douglas Tennant, ArthurVincent Gain, Albert Victor David Lang-ley, Alfred William Hazlewood, ArthurD. Hudson, Ernest Price, Richard Hud-son, Charles James Adams, Charles ArthurArntman, George Johnston Barton.
HIS HONOR’S CHARGE.In charging the Grand Jury, his Honor
said there were only three cases to occupytheir attention on the present ccasion,and they would not, he thought, haveany difficult with any of them. HisHonor referred briefly to the evidence intwo cases of indecent assault, withoutmentioning the names of the girls con-cerned, and said that, on the evidencethe Grand Jury would be iustified >nlinding true bills. The third case wasone against a postal official, who wascharged with an offence under section 92of the Post and Telegraph Act. The section provided :
“ Every postal officer whosteals, or for any purpose whateversecretes or destroys, a postal packet ofany description other than that comprisedin the next succeeding section is liableon indictment to imprisonment with hardlabour for any term not exceeding sixyears ; and if such postal packet containstherein any chattel or money whatsoever,or any valuable security, he is liable onindictment to imprisonment for any termnot exceeding 14 years with hard labour.”It appeared from the depositions that theaccused was employed in the parcelsbranch of the post office. He got intohis possession a number of letters, 131altogether, opened some of them, andsecreted them in a lavatory of the postoffice. One of the postal officials said,in his evidence, that “ he had been de-tailed for special duty to watch the wholeof the post office boxes from the mailroom side. About 8.50 one evening hesaw the superintendent and his staff leavethe mail room for relief, and he saw theaccused enter the mail room by a doorleading from the cart dock. He wascarrying a mail bag over his shoulder, andthere appeared to be a few parcels in it.The accused walked to No. 1, countryletters sorting case, removed a bundle ofletters,’ and appeared to examine the ad-dresses, after which he replaced thebundle. Ho did that to the next bundle,and took the parcels out of his bag, andsorted one of the parcels into the despatchbag, and then looked all round the mailroom, picked one bundle of letters off thecase, and put it into the empty bag hewas carrying. After sorting the re-mainder of the parcels he looked round theroom again, and put two more parcels inhis -bag. Accused next carried the bagout of the mail room, and witness lostsight of him at that time.” The accusedwas employed in the parcels branch, andhad nothing to do with the letters. Hehad no business to interfere with theletters. Another witness, Leslie F. Smith,stated that part of the work of theaccused “was to bring parcels to themail, room for despatch by the ordinarymail. He would have occasion to go tothe private boxes with notices about in-specting parcels, but he had no right totouch letters or packages. As a resultof complaints a yatch was kept on theboxes from both sides, and about 9 p.mon September 21 witness communicatedwith the detective office and a fewmoments later he met Detectives Allsopand Russell. Later he saw the detectivesin one of the lavatories with the accused,who was being searched. A letter wasfound in one of the accused’s oocketsiand a tear in it was sufficient to disclosethe presence of bank notes. From therewitness went with Ellis and the detec-tives ■ to the chief postmaster’s room,where accused was asked what he wasdoing with the letters. The reply wasthat thev had accidentally fallen out ofa bag which he was carrying. The lettersfound in accused’s possession were deli-vered, and when opened by the addresseesthey were found to contain bank notes.Those that were torn were opened suffi-ciently to disclose their contents.” Itwas not the case that the letters hadfallen out of a bag, because the evidenceof Mr Noble showed , that the prisonerdeliberately took possession of them. Thatwas the evidence on which the charge wasbased, and the Grand Jury would haveno difficulty in finding a true hill againstthe accused.
TRUE BILLS.The grand jury returned true bills in all
the cases before it—namely, LeslieDaniel Scollay, carnal knowledge; GeorgeEllis, theft of postal packets; and WalterMiller, indecent assault (two charges).
A SERIOUS CHARGE.Leslie Daniel Scollay, 17 years of age,
was charged with carnally knowing a girlunder the age of 16 years. The prisoner,who pleaded guilty to attempted carnalknowledge, was defended by Mr C. J. L.White.
Mr White said the boy belonged to arespected family in Dunedin, and hadbrought considerable disgrace on thatfamily by his conduct. During his youthhe had .suffered from ill-health, and wentunder an operation for appendicitis. Heworked at the Exhibition, was afterwardsin the employ of the Otago HarbourBoard, and was a member of the DunedinCo-operative Watersiders’ Union. MrWhite produced certificates as to charac-ter from both of these bodies. Fourothers, lie went on to say, were concernedin the matter. Another boy and theaccused were in the habit of visiting thegirl’s home on "aturday evenings whenthe parents were absent. There was apre-arranged signal that if the blind wasup the boys were to come in, and if itwas down they were to stay away. Sky-larking went on in the house, and unfor-tunately the accused had to take theblame of the whole proceedings. Theother lad was a relative of me of thegirls, and was fortunate that he had notto stand beside the accused in connectionwith the offence. It was not a ease ofcorrupting innocent girls. The girls werealready corrupted to a considerable de-gree. They were making use of indecentFrench phrases, had pictures in their pos-session of nude women, and had asked theboys to say which had the better form.Wine had also been brought to the house.After the offence the girls and the boyswore on the same friendly terms, and wereanxious to continue the friendship. Whenthe accused was accosted by the police headmitted the offence. The boy’s parentshad been ignorant of what was going on,
and the facts had come as a great shockto them. The boy had lost his employ-ment, and had had the worry hanging overhis head for three months. Whatevermight have been bis conduct in the past
he had greatly worried over these proceed-ings, and was a changed lad. It was 'callya boy and girl affair. Learned counselasked that on account of the youth of theboy, and as the boys had got encourage-ment from the girls, he should be given achance.
Evidence was given by Robert Scollay.the boy’s father, who said that he had noknowledge of what was going on betweenhis son and the girls referred to. At
, home the boy had conducted himself well,ns far as witness knew.
1 His Honor; Did you see the letter yourI son wrote to the girl?—Yes.
Is it a specimen of the way in which1 young fellows behave?—I /as not awareof it.
Did it give you a shock to know yonr.son was behaving in that way?—Yes.
' Witness went on to say that he was
away from home for a considerable por-tion of his time. He had told the boyto bank his money, and that he (witness)did not want it. That was one cause ofthe young fellow’s trouble. Since thisaffair the conduct of the uoy had beengood. He had been very worried over it.If the boy was given a chance witnesswould exercise more control over him inthe future.
The Crown Prosecutor (Mr F. B.Adams) said the police report set out thatthe accused had made a candid a'.atementof the matter. There were one or twodiscrepancies between the evidence of thegirl and the statement of the accused.Learned counsel referred in detail to thesediscrepancies, and added that the takingof beer or other liquor to the house wasnot creditable to the girls.
His Honor: The letter written by theaccused to the girl which was interceptedby her aunt is a curious piece of self-revelation, and shows it is desirous. at heshould bo put under stricter disciplinethan his father had exercised in the pastHis only chance is to have a course ofdiscipline in a Borstal institution. Hewill be detained in the Borstal Instituteat Invercargill for a term off -sc years.
THEFT OF POSTAL PACKETS.George Ellis, for whom Mr A. C. Han-
lon appeared, pleaded guilty to a chargethat, on or about September 24, at Dun-edin, being a postal officer, he did, con-trarv to his duty, secrete certain postalpackets, such packages containing moneyand valuable securities.
Mr Hanlon stated that the accusedwould have pleaded guilty in the lowercourt, but he was then charged with thetheft of a large number of postal packets.Since the accused had been committed fortrial he (Mr Hanlon) had seen Mr Adams,who had informed him that the indictment was to be one of secreting these par-ticular letters for the purpose of examin-ing them and extracting valuables. Theaccused pleaded guilty to that charge.Ellis was nearly 50 years of age, and wasa married man with some grown-up chil-dren. One member of the family had beena cripple for some 20 years. That hadacted on the mind of the accused, whohad devoted a great deal of time to nurs-ing this child. The accused had been inthe service of the Postal Department for27 years, and had occupied different posi-tions. As a result of these offences hehad sacrificed his position, his superan-nuation, which had been accumulating allthese years, and his reputation. Nothingcould lie said in palliation of the offence,but in view of the punishment which theaccused would have to undergo throughthe sacrifice of his position, superannua-tion, and reputation nis Honor might seehis way to extend leniency. Mr Hanlonsaid he understood that the police re-ported that the accused’s character wasgood and that he was a sober man. Hewished to call the Rev. Mr King, wholived close to the accused, and who knewhim and the life he had led for manyyears.
The Rev. V. G. Bryan King gave evi-dence that he had known the accused forabout 12 years, and from his own know-ledge and close inquiries from those whohad known him from boyhood wi ess wassatisfied that the accused had always beenof a highly overstrung and nervous tem-perament. The accused had never mixedwith other men, and had had practicallyno outside interests. His married lifehad been very happy, but very sad owingto the fact that for 20 years he had had abadly-crippled son, to whom he had givenwonderful attention. For five years thelad was in plaster of paris, and duringthat time the father did everything pos-sible for him at great financial expense.It was only during the last few monthsthat the boy had been ble to do any-thing in the way of work, and in all pro-bability he would never be able to learnhis trade thoroughly. The accused alsohad a very delicate wife, who had beenin bad health for several years, and whowas now facing an operation. Mr Kingsaid he had gone into the financial circum-stances of the household, and had foundthat a very careful account had been keptof everything received and expended Themoney which the accused had got in con-nection with the matter before the courthad not gone .into the house, and had notbeen spent on luxuries. A few years agothe accused had had a very grave disap-pointment financially. He expected finan-cial assistance, and the fact that he didnot get it made him unsettled, and he hadnever been the same since. “ The manhas suffered, and will suffer for all time,”said Mr King in conclusion.
His Honor said the last part of thepolice report showed that there had beenan earlier case of taking money.
Mr Hanlon said that seemed to be afact. It looked as if the accused haddiscovered this method of getting a poundor two. There seemed to be somethingwrong with the accused mentally, thoughhe (Mr Hanlon) did not say that he didnot realise that it was wrong to do suchthings. He had a comfortable and happyhome, with every requirement, and theoffences were of a most paltry descrip-tion. The accused did not drink orgamble. Dr North, who had attendedthe accused, said he was not < f verystrong mentality, but the doctor didnot see him until after thisoffence was committed. There had been asuggestion that the accused was malinger,ing, but Dr North said that was not cor-rect, and that the shock had completelywrecked him. Apart from the sentence ofthe court the accused would be punishedvery severely indeed.
Mr Adams said there seemed to be some,thing in the suggestion that the accusedwas not of very strong mentality, al-though he was by no means insane. Thespeaker said he had been asked by thedepartment to explain that the charge in-volved widespread suspicion for a fairperiod on practically the whole of thestaff of the mail room. That was a moreserious matter than the offence itself, asit involved all manner of inquiries by thedepartment. The actual amount involvedwas £7 15s 3d, but that referred only tothe actual complaints made to the depart-ment.
His Honor said that in this case theprobation officer could not see his way torecommend probation, and he thought,hewas not justified in granting it in all thecircumstances. In view of the nature ofthe offence his Honor thought the accusedmust undergo a period of detention. Ifrepresentations were made to the PrisonsHoard the case might bo reviewed at anearly date. The accused would be detainedfor reformative purposes for a term oftwo years.
CHARGES OF INDECENT ASSAULT.Walter Miller, who was represented by
Mr W. Ward, pleaded not guilty to separ.ate charges of having, on or about Octo-ber 8, indecently assaulted two girls underthe age of 16 years, and to further chargesof having assaulted the same girls.
The Crown Solicitor (Mr F. B. Adams)said there were two counts against theaccused in respect to each girl. Bothgirls were considerably under the age of16 years. Two of the charges referredto what was called common assault, butthe jury really need not consider them.The question of the guilt or innocence ofthe accused would turn on the evidenceof the two girls. If the jury were satisRed that what the girls said was true itsduty would be to convict the accused, butif it were not satisfied he was entitled toan acquittal. In charges in which younggirls were concerned an accused personcould not raise any defence on the groundthat there was consent to the acts Afterrelating the grounds on which the chargeswere based Mr Adams said that when oneof the girls went home she told hermother what had happened. It was awell-recognised rule in cases of this kindthat when a girl made a complaint to aproper person shortly after the occurrencethe particulars might be taken by a juryas corroboration of what had occurredThe statement made by the accused ndmilted practically everything stated bythe girls, with the exception of the as-sault., There was no doubt that he wasthe man to whom they were speaking.
Evidence for the prosecution was givenby six witnesses, including Detectives Far-quharson and Loan
Mr Ward said he did not intend to cal!evidence.
The Crown Prosecutor addressed the,jury. He contended there was no force
in the suggestion that the accused hadput out his hand to prevent the girls fromfalling over the balustrade. In the state-ment of the accused to the police therewas no suggestion of that kind, and if ithad been true the accused would havementioned it. It was evidently nothingbut an afterthought on the part of theaccused
Mr Ward, for the prisoner, said thatbefore a man Was punished for a seriousoffence the. jury must be certain that whatthe children said was true. If a manwanted to commit an act of the naturealleged he would not commit that act inthe front seat of an audience. The evi-dence of children must be carefully scru-tinised, and before the prisoner could beconvicted in this case the jury must besatisfied, beyond all reasonable doubt, thatthe girls had told the truth. The juryought to consider also the home atmos-phere of young children, who were al-lowed to go by themselves to a place ofamusement. The girls were running aboutthe theatre. The accused may have beenirritated by that fact and naturally putout his hand to prevent them. Any per-son might have done so in a sub-consciousway and without any intention of com-mitting an offence. There was evidence,too, that the children were hanging overthe rail. Was it not natural that theaccused would trv to save them fromfalling over? There was no evidence toshow that the man tried to gain the con-fidence of the children, which was whata person with evil intent would have done.Further, the children vvent back later onto the same part of the house, showingthey had no objection to the man.
His Honor reviewed the evidence, andthe jury retired at 2.58 p.m. and returnedat 5.30 p.m. with a verdict of guilty onthe two counts of indecent assault.
Mr Ward said the case w,as a sad one.He had spoken about it to the probationofficer, who had suggested there mightbe something mentally deficient about theman. Possibly there was some truth inthe suggestion. The prisoner had been inDunedin for many years. For a long timehe was in the employ of the City Corpora-tion, both in the horse cars and in the elec-tric cars, and was superannuated a fewyears ago. As to the suggestion of mentalaffliction, at a certain stage of life a manmight show a lapse of this sort. Pos-siply, a term of probation would meet thecase, so that the man could be kept underobservation. He was 67 years of age.
His Honor said it was not the practiceto grant probation in cases of this kind,and the probation officer did not recom-mend it. The prisoner would be detainedfor reformative purposes for a term oftwo years.
This closed the criminal sitting of thecourt.
THE TIMARU SITTINGS.(Peb United Psess Association.)
TIMARU, November 1.At the criminal sessions of the Supreme
Court to-day John Thomas Tilsoh, afarmer, of Hinds, was found guilty ofnegligently driving a motor car, therebycausing the death of a lad 17 years ofage. The jury made a recommendationfor leniency, because the deceased had nolight on his bicycle and because the ac-cused rendered every possible assistanceafter the accident.
Leonard St. Clair Thompson, late man-ager of the Grosvenor Hotel, was foundguilty of the theft of clothing, furniture,crockery, and cash, of a total value of£122, from the hotel.
Both the accused were remanded tillThursday for sentence.
DENTAL HYGIENE.
THE NEW ZEALAND SYSTEM.
PREVENTION THE DUTY OF THESTATE.
(Fbom Odb Own Cobeesponobnt.)LONDON, September 21.
Dr H. G. Pickerill, in a letter to theSpectator, deals with the New Zealandsystem—augmented by the Government—-of dental practice, and of this system thewriter has no admiration. Dr Picke-rill’s letter was inspired by what a previouscorrespondent (“Crusader”) had writtento the same journal in May.
Of the Dominion procedure ic says:—“Young women of no particular educa-tional standard are ‘ intensively ’ trainedfor two years in-, a so-called school, andthen are given State positions as ‘ DentalNurses,’ when they do not carry out thehygiene of the teeth as understood andcarried out in America, but are authorisedto operate in exactly the same manner asa qualified dentist upon both the perman-ent and milk teeth of children attendingprimary schools. They are permitted andhave to decide which teeth are to be ex-tracted and which filled, and they admin-ister local anaesthetics, for the most part,entirely without supervision. This isnot dental hygiene; it is cheap dentistry.It is obviously fundamentally wrong, andis having a most unfortunate effect uponthe morale of New Zealand children andparents.
“In the first place, it is one more re-sponsibility of which the State is reliev-ing the parent. The parents are sayingthere is no need to worry about teeth ortheir hygiene; the State will fill up theholes. Secondly, to hope to check theincidence of dental caries by the mechani-cal means of filling holes as fast as theyappear is as futile as it is thoughtless andunscientific.
“It is not the duty of the State tointerfere in treatment—it is the pre-eminent duty of the State to initiate andcarry out prevention. Dental caries canbe prevented, but it means care, thought,and sacrifice, and these things beinghighly unpopular, no politicians will haveanything to do with them, much less takeactive measures to enforce them. On theother hand, free (albeit unqualified) den-tistry is highly popular, and finds readysupport. Sufficient is known of the causeand prevention of decay of the teeth toeliminate at least 70 to 80 per cent, of itsincidence if the principles were thoroughlytaught and enforced. My own investiga-tions and those of others have shown thatthere are four factors at work, the attack-ing forces—diet and organisms, and thedefending force;?—the resistance of thesurface of the teeth and the quality andquantity of the fluid in which they arcbathed by Nature (saliva).
“ Whilst we may, to a considerableextent, lessen the force of the attack, bycleanliness of the teeth and by reductionin consumption >f soft, stick* starchesand sugars, yet our sheet "nehor here, asiu other infections, must be an increase intissue resistance. In this case by in-creasing the density of the enamel surfaceof teeth (which has gone back consider-ably as compared with that of our ances-tors), and by increasing the amount andalkalinity of the saliva (decay beinginitiated by small molecu’es of nascentlactic acid formed in the crevices of theteeth). Both these factors, enameldensity aud salivary secretion, are con-trollable by diet, hygiene, and drugs. Ofthese the first two are preferable, andcould be adopted on a wide and nationalscale. This would be true dental‘ hygiene.’ If unhygienic teeth wmrepopularly regarded as social and financialdisabilities, as indeed they are, the demandfor preventive measures'-would soon comefrom the people themselves.”
OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 19274
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AFTER FIFTY YEARS.
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By Kenneth Ross.
Coro is now a solid town and thecentre of a great and thriving agricul-tural, pastoral, and dairying district,though the grain-growing phase is almosta thing of the past. The people havevision for the future, but, as an oldfarmer of the district remarked, theybelieve in steady industry and progress inpreference to anything in the nature of nboom. I think that must have been themotto of the district from its birth, andthat probably accounts in part for thefew bankruptcies there as compared withother parts of the Dominion, particularlythe North Island.
The morning after reaching Goi’e 1boarded a powerful nptor car and set offfor Tapanui Flat. Passing up the lowerpart of Waikaka Valley one, saw the after-math of the great dredging boom of the«ar!y nineties. Barren shingle and gorsehave replaced grassy fields. The God ofMetals had taken heavy toll and left deso-lation in the lanr* as he sometimes dc'CSin the lives of men.
At Willowbank siding, hot on my mapof 50 years ago, we turn up a road thatin earlier times we used to call the ‘‘ boghole.” My first recollection of thatroad is of going home from Gore one verydark night with George Russell and“ Dan ” Ferguson. Frequently wothought it desirable to dismount to givethe horses a better chance to plungethrough the mud of the worst carts. To-day I find that road covered with a fine?ravel that makes it an ideal motor track,
t is now the main road through Waikoi-koi to Tapanui. Turning the corner onesees the old blacksmith’s shop. It hasstood the years 'veil, but looks a oit gonein the back. The farms . have grass in
profusion. Sheep and cattle reflect theeffect of modern farming, and the farmerin his car reflects the reward of his suc-cessful toil.
We make the ascent up the leadingridge dividing the Waikaka Valley from“ the ’Koi.” This valley has a differentmantle from that which it wore in myday. Grass and turnips have taken theplace of oats and wheat, thpugh the wheatwas in small proportion to the oats. Iremark upon the prolific grass, and mycompanion mutters : the magic word.“Lime.”
We fly past a farmer tending his flocks,and I am told the good shepherd is“ Charlie ” Chittock. I would have likedio shake him by the hand, for “ Charlie,”as M.C., used to pilot us through the old-time dances at “ The ’Koi.” . But fastmotor cars do not permit much time forconsideration of what one sees at anyparticular moment. Thus they have allthe elements of unsocialibiity. In ‘‘ The’Koi ”• Valley we pass where once stoodthe home of the MTntyre famiy, MerinoDowns Station. Merino Downs wasfamous for sheep, cattle, and horses—moreparticularly for horses, because noM'lntyre considered himself a truemember of the clan unless he had a horsethat could gallop, jump, or trot. Therecome to my mind the name of some—Royalty, The Native, Wandpn, and Patch.Royalty was a jumper. The Native hadbeen a galloper, but through some mysticpower possessed by his owner, had beenconverted into a trotter, and a good onetoo. 1 saw him in Gore do record timefor two miles—a record which lad beenheld by a Lawrence horse, Blacksmith. Indoing that very, creditable performanceThe Native carried, in addition to hisown, a large stock saddle, and a totalweight, I should say, of about 16stMe seemed to go like a steam engine withno tiring, bat full speed ahead to thefinish. Only for that huge' weight ofhumanity and saddle I might have had apound on him. It was just in the ordi-nary nature of things that a M'lntyrehorse should accomplish what seemed theimpossible.
Thisl reminds me of’an incident thatoccurred at the Tapanui races in thosedays. A two-day meeting was beingheldi The first day a certain horse wona certain race. This horse was a “ dark ”
one, and little known. On the secondday there was in the programme a racecalled the Hospital Race, the prize forwhich was only a riding whip and someother trifling reward. This race waswon by a horse named Hellfire Jack’. Noone seemed to know anything about hiscareer. Hellfire Jackromped home. Butafter the event someone became suspicious,and there was much talk of “ringing in. '
An inquiry was held, and it vyas foundthat Hellfire Jack was identical with ahorse of another name that had won arace on the preceding day. The gamewas up! But the culprit got off withthe explanation that in entering the horsehis fool of a young brother had made amistake in the name! Strange to say,the explanation was accepted.
But to revert to the MTntyre horses: ,Wandon was a shearer’s had. converted iinto a galloper. He was bofight ■ withsaddle and bridle for about £7 10s. He 'was then mainly skin and bone, but a 1framework was there that indicated possi- ;bilities which only a MTntyre could dis- jcern. I was the “ jockey” who rode him ,against old Royalty in a trial spin which iinduced his purchase. The course was <the rough pot-holed road a mile or c;o be- <yond the home of the Simmers family,one of the oldest and most respected in the jdistrict, by the way. Wandon stood up <to the trial well. I was congratulated tupon my riding and with all solemnity Ia prophecy was made that I would one tday be a Fred Archer, who was the ideal Irider of that day. Green as I was, I *knew what value to place upon it. Jt |took me all my time I think, to hang on ]to the pigskin. Patch was the nearest tapproach to a missing link between horse tand donkey I have ever seen, though his ‘hair, the first time I saw him win at (Tapanui, was more like that of a billy igoat. He had a nasty habit of swinging |out one foreleg, and one never felt safein riding close by him in action. It Jseemed that his legs might get tangled up
and bring him down. He lived, however, (to win some races and jujtiiy his existence ,as a horse after all. 1
Tapanui boasted a lady rider at that 1time. There was a Miss Kidd—I believe cthat was the name—who used '
to ride her own trotter. With the oldside-saddle she could scarcely have had a £comfortable passage piloting a trotter over (a two or three miles course. There was ialso a Chinaman owner and jockey called t“Jimmie” (I think) who was unique incap, boots, and colours. He had _two £racers, one of them called Emma. ‘ Jim- jmic” was cook on Logan’s Station for ,many years and I have been told that he ]put up a record for New Zealand iin being the only Chinaman who receiveda public send-off'at the hands of the white (man beiore taking his departure for the ,“ Flowery Land.” j
But I must go back to where I digressedfrom my motor journey at Merino (Downs. I remember the old station barn, <with its numerous centre supports, in jwhich all the big dances used to bo held. ,In a way, the old place was rather a grue- Jsome-place for a dance, for upon a beam (overhead there was cut a deep notch, in- (dicating the place that held the rope of ]a suicide. The departed spirit, however, <never troubled us, and usually we danced 1till daylight, and then rode home to the ‘day’s work. ]
The ‘‘ Koi ”, township is just about what rit was, and apparently always will be. sIt takes some finding: There is an old sblacksmith’s shop, and there is a church, cJudged by appearances the church does the fbetter business. Motor garages have just <about silenced for ever the hammering cupon the blacksmith’s old anvil. In everylittle township and by the wayside theseold shops bear silent testimony to the in-fluence of motor car and motor lorry. The Tvillage smith with his brawney arms will rsoon be extinct. J
On a clay road we reach the top of whatused tn he called “ The Captain’s Ridges,”named after Captain M'Kenzie, who ownedjjio station. It was a glori-
ously sunny day as I looked once moreupon the Tapanui Plain. Backed by thesombre Blue Mountains with their un-broken edge against the skyline the plaingave the impression of peaceful repose.
My mind became busy with memories ofthe past—Patterson, with his sawmill andtwo bright daughters, who were alwayswelcome visitors in the dance halls andat country parties; Bremner and Washer,with the store cellar in which there wasalways stored a good supply of up-moun-tain dew with which to “prime” the“ cockles ’’ when they were paying theirbills, and perhaps a good foundation forthe next month’s account; John M'Far-lane, a county member, and flourmiller ofKelso, who was responsible for the erec-tion of the first windmill I ever saw.That windmill was “ a white elephant,”and stood for many years as a monumentto an extreme optimism in regard to thevalue of wind as a motive power. Mooneyand Quin were the first in the land andestate agency business, and the businessof auctioneer. Mr Quin became a familiarand popular knight of the hammer. Allcould depend upon him to plough his waythrough wind, hail, snow, and slush tofulfil his engagements. With his trustyyoung clerk, R. A. Rodger, one might meethim with his two greys and four-wheelerat any hour of the night, returning froma sale in some distant part of the district.Travelling then was a mighty hardshipcompared with what it is now in Sedancars. John Jamie was famous as a watch-maker, and it was said that he boastedof having received clocks for repairs whichhe would keep on his shelf for a few days,give them a drop of oil and a shake, andreturn them to their lawful owners inexchange for something like half a guinea.Mr Whelan was postmaster, and he once
, gave me a reprimand for not asking atone time for the letters of all the .eigh-bours I was supposed to collect. It neveroccurred to me as a small boy thathe could perform the operaion in one act.That reprimand is still pretty green inmy memory.
“Larrikin Jack” was a character whoalways seemed to be breaking his • bonesand getting them spliced again. He usedto ride the mail through to Waikaia, aconsiderable undertaking in those days, butJack was happy as long as he was on ahorse. “Kenny” Bain was cur long-dis-tance runner. He used to challengecoaches and all sorts of things on the road,and generally got home first. Once someclever people•thought they had “ squared”Kenny not to win a certain event, andto make certain that he would lose, stipu-lated that he should drink six long beersbefore the race. This he did, but, re-senting the stipulation as an unjustifiablereflection upon his honour and integrity, hewon as usual.
I recall a day in which James Rodgercalled at our home for a cup of milk ashe often did, and said he was in a hurryto get away to a coursing match at T'rooks-dale Estate. His brother John, at thattime dealing with the rabbit pest on theestate, had his hut on the lower slopesof the mountain. “ Jack ” was a finetype, and a great favourite. That day hewas to have acted as slipper of the hounds.At the time appointed for the commence-ment pf the sport there was no appearanceof him, and, after waiting for some time,those assembled became anxious for hisword was his bond at all times. A coun-cil of war was held, and it was decided tomake for his hut to find, if possible, thecause of his non-appearance. The hutoffered no solution beyond the absence ofhis pack of dogs. Someone knew hismethod of working his pack, and from awhistle found in his hut blew a loud, longshrill blast. There came in reply from farup on the slopes up the mountain the longmournful wail of dogs in distress Themelancholy wail struck fear into the heartsof all as they hastened up the mountainin the direction from which it had come.As the whistle was repeated so was thatportentous wailing sound, and thus thesearch party was guided in their ascent ofthe mountain. Un near the top of therange they found him with his skull shat-tered to fragments from a shot from thegun he could handle so well; his faithfuldogs keeping guard over his lifeless body.A greyhound with a litter of young pupsfrom the hut had joined the pack as ifin token of respect to a dead master andfriend. Those were the days of muzzle-loaders in guns, and treacherous thingsthey were. Just how the tragic end cameno one cafi tell, but “ Jack ” had fired hislast shot, and the sombre mountain nowguards his tomb.
CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA.
A NEW EPOCH,
Writing on the future of Christianity inChina in the July number of the Interna-tional Review of Missions, Dr EdwardHume, a medical missionary, says:—
’’ Christianity has never needed favourableconditions to make its growth certain. Ithas thriven in adversity, its numbers haveincreased during seasons of persecution, andsome of its greatest leaders have appearedwhen the faith was opposed and even pre-scribed.” Mr Yui, a'Chinese Christian, «,ndthe Rev. A. H. Bray, an educationist, agroowith Dr Hume in testifying to the extra-ordinary steadiness and faithfulness shownby Chinese converts, as during the Boxerrebellion 2000 of them perished for theirfaith, so now they are carrying on, some-times at great personal risk and loss,schools, hospitals, and churches, from whichtheir European leaders have had to beevacuated. ■* All classes have vied with oneanother to prove their friendship during thelast six months of stress and confusion,”says Dr Hume. “What could have beenfiner than the spirit of the girls in GinlingCollege in Nanking of March 24, as theytook matters into their own hands, hiding 1their teachers, advising them, escorting jthem out of danger, and in every otherwayproving their loyalty? Was there evergreater friendliness than that of the peoplearound the grounds of the West ChinaUnion University in Chengtu, whereBritish, Canadian, and American forces co-operated? (They brought in food by nightwhen a boycott was in force, suggestedmeans of escape, and aided in countlessother ways to preserve the normal status ofthe institution.” The death of Dr JonnWilliams at Nanking caused a fine out-burst of gallant devotion.
The missionary in China has been at-tacked from many quarters. To the de-lirious nationalism of young China he isthe advance agent of “Imperialism.” TheCommunists, whose influence is spreadingrapidly among the working class, accusehim of trying to “dope” the masses, andhis fellow-countrymen, the merchants,charge him with making trouble by teach-ing equality and fraternity. In additiona wave of Rationalism is sweeping overChina, destroying Confucian tenets, suchas veneration for age, and attackingChristian doctrines. But a great body ofmoderate Chinese opinion—Christian andnon-Christian—is with the missionaries.Chiang Kai-shek, the generalissimo of theSouthern armies, has stated that the mri-saonarics will be welcome as before. “ Thehead of a great Western university, whanin China a few months ago,” says DrHume, “ made personal inquiry into ihowork and influence of missionaries. He wastold that no important social reform hadbeen begun in China during the half-century except by missionaries or those whohad received their initial training and im-pulse from missionaries.”
All three writers agree that as a resultof the present upheaval missionary workenters abruptly on a new epoch. Leader-ship and administration must pass into thehands of Chinese, and the missionary mustalter his status to that of adviser. Hoinut be content to do less social work uidattend more exclusively to the buildingup of spiritual life. Moreover, ChineseProtestant Christians must be given free-dom to work out their own unity on thebasis of the elementary Christian princlpbof the following of Christ. Neverthelessthe large institutions—l 7 universities and11 medical schools, besides hospitals andmany ordinary schools—will need financialsupport for a long time from the missionarysocieties. Work begun cannot be aban-doned. Among hopeful signs is the actthat the Bible in the vernacular is cir-culating as never before and is beingearnestly studied by friends and foes.
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HAND OF SARDINIAN MAID.
RAFFLE FOB A BRIDE.
In the Sardinian country town of Bororathere was recently presented the extra-ordinary spectacle, hitherto chiefly re-reserved for melodramatic performances onthe stage, of the disposal of a young andbeautiful maiden by public lottery, thusending a quarrel a year long over herpossession Catarina Pinna, the mostbeautiful girl in Borora, after Jiving as achild with her brother in America for15 years, returned home to become theobject of adoring admiration of all theyoung men of the community
Two of them were particularly smittenby her charms, so that, whereas they hadbeen the closest of f lends, thev soon became, through jealous rivalry, the bitterestof enemies, ad there were frequent andviolent quarrels between them, in whichthe too ready Sardinian knife sometimesplayed a part. The girl deprecated thisstrife, fearing its fata! results, though shewas quite unable to stop it, and was notable to make up her mind which of thesuitors to choose—or perhaps was fearfulof the tragic result of such a choice.
So in time, weary of the strife betweenthe two, she signified to a relativjg thatshe would like to bring abotit a decisionbetween them through the means oichance, in a lottery. Thij contestants wererot, however, to be merely the two quar.relling youths, but the competition was tobe open to all, and Cawrina engaged towed the winner, whoever he might beprovided he was in good health, in amplecircumstances, and not more ' han 40 yearsold The two rivals, of course, participated in the tottery, but neither was sue-ceasful. Their tickets drew blanks
The capital prize was won by a richlandowner named Contirn, whose wealthenabled him to purchase enough ticketsin the lottery to throw the chances ofwinning greatly in his favour It is under-stood that the two pugnacious rivals havefound, in their common disappointment, away to restore their former friendship.
NORTH OTAGO.
(Tboh Oob Special CouBKBPONDinre.J
OAMARU HARBOUR BOARD.
The monthly meeting of tho OamaruHarbour Board was held yesterday; pre-sent—Messrs N. H. Hayes (chairman), G.Livingstone, R. B. Meek, R. K. Ireland,A. M Tunes, J. A. Macphorson, and J. R.M’Culloch. .
A request from the British Imperial OilCompany for permission to install electriclight was granted.
Tho British Imperial Oil Company askedfor permission to increase the capacity ofits plant on the foreshore by 11,500 gallons,and this request was granted.
A communication from the HarbourBoards’ Association was received, as wasalso a letter from tho Trade Commissioner.
Advice was received from the PrimeMinister that Armistice Day would be ob-served on November 11 with two minutessilence at 11 o’clock. . ,
The question of shipping facilities torthe South Island was introduced by aletter from the Oamaru Chamber of Com-merce. The Secretary stated that a depu-tation had visited Wellington upon thesubject.—Air Ireland said a case could notbo cited of injustice suffered by Oamaru.—No action was taken in the matter.
The Harbour Master (Captain Cox) re-ported that during the month 17 costalsteamers, of a gross tonnage of 11,079tons, had visited the port. Dredgingoperations were proceeding favourably.—The Secretary stated that to date 109 loadsof spoil, each of 1000 tons, had been re-moved by the dredge.
Accounts amounting to £I9BB 15s 8d werepassed for payment. ,
It was decided that the next meeting beheld at the usual hour, notwithstanding
tho introduction of daylight saving.
THE RAINFALL.The rainfall in Oamaru for the month
of October, as recorded by Mr Forrester,totalled 2.26 inches, compared with 5.86inches for the corresponding month of lastyear. Tho rainfall recorded for the 10months of this year amounted to 18.08inches, and the rainfall for the same periodlast year was 22.82 inches. The highestfall for one day during the month ofOctober was 62 points on the 14th, thenext highest being 38 points on the 20th,and 31 points on the 15th.
Mr A. MTnnes reports that the rainfallregistered at Otiake for October was 1.60inches, making 13,71 inches for the 10months of the year.
RAILWAYS PROPAGANDA.The Railways Department, Jn pursuance
of its advertising propaganda, intendsissuing an illustrated booklet, showing theattractions of tho different parts of theDominion. The local station master (MrDoyle) informed the representative of theOtago Daily Times yesterday that he wouldbe glad to receive photographs of attractivespots in and around Oamaru, for inclusionin the booklet. Ho suggested that theBurgesses’ Association, or the Chamber orCommerce, take steps to provide f'. p
photographs, so that Oamaru and the dis-trict would be brought prominently mu.erthe notice of the travelling public, andparticularly of tourists.
A SCHOOL SURPRISE.Some surprise was expressed at the meet-
ing of the Oamaru South School Com-mittee at the receipt of a letter from theEducation Board intimating that owing
to a decrease in the average atiendance atthe school for the year ending September30, it had been decided to reduce theschool to Grade 6a. and that Miss Paul(infant mistress) would be tra”s|fr L̂*another school as soon as an opportunityoffered, a Grade 2 teacher being appointedin her place. The Chairman stated thatan assurance had been given byCaughley. when Minister of Education, ax
the time the Junior High School wmestablished, that the status of the .outhSchool would not be affected. The choiman and secretary were •PP®l«‘ cd
B *°Aal *
a letter to the board, protesting against aGrade 2 teacher being placed in chargeof the infant room.
OBITUARY.Mrs Catherine Paul, whose death was
reported yesterday at the age of 77 years,
was relict of Mr James Paul of En-field, and had been resident in Otago for55 years. She arrived at Ohalmeisin 1872 in the ship Christian M Causland.Mr and Mrs Paul first took up their resi-dence in the Taieri, and afterwards settledat Waipahi. Nearly 25 years ago they
went to Enfield. Mrs Paul, who was heldin the highest esteem by a wide circle offriends, had latterly resided in Oamaru.She leaves a sister, Mrs D. Campbell, ofClare street.
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OAMARU OPERATIC SOCIETY.
The Oamaru Amateur Operatic Society
produced the opera ‘‘The BelleYork ” in the Opera House last night toa large and most appreciative audience.Although the rawness and timidity that
are inseparable from amateurs on a firstpublic appearance were not entirely ab-sent, the opera was produced in a mostcreditable manner. Considering the am-bitious nature of the work, the society
achieved a greater success than some hadexpected was possible. Mr Stanley Hookwas the producer, and Mr George Whalethe musical director, and to these andMisses Shaw and Bee (dancing and balletmistresses), the Wardrobe Committee, andthe Philharmonic Orchestra (under MrR J. Meldrum) are due much of tnecredit for the results attained. MissBettie Butterfield took the leading partof “Violet Gray” (the Salvation Armylassie) in a vivacious manner, and herpleasing voice and clever acting produceda most favourable impression, ihe light-ing effects added to the attractiveness ofthe production. The cast of characterswas as follows;—“Harry Bronson (aman about town), Mr Graham Dickel;“Parkes” (a butler), Mr James Rox-burgh; “Twiddles” (Harry Bronsonsprivate secretary), Mr Alexander Napier:“Cora Angelique ” (Queen of. ComicOpera), Mrs Laura M'Dowell; “CountRatsi Rattatoo,” Mr Charles Rowe;“Count Patsi Rattatoo,” Mr Stan Hintz;“Doc Snifkins” (father of Cora An-gelique). Mr Alexander M'Kjtterick;“Pansy Finns” (a soubrette), Miss Flor-ence Bartrum: “Kenneth Mugg.” Mr LenKeay; “Kissie Fitzgarter.” Miss DonsAikanhcad; “Blinky Bill M-Guirk,” MrJames Weir; “ Fricot ” (a French chef).Mr Russell Eadie; “Fifi Fricot” (a littleParisienne), Miss Beatrice Benjamin;“Mr Sheep” (a minister), Mr jackCatto; “ Ichabod Bronson,” Mr JohnM'Lean (president of the Young Men’sRescue League of Cohoes); “Karl vonPumpernick ” (a polite lunatic), MrCharles Ashton; “Mamie Clancy” (A Pellstreet girl). Miss Yola Grave; “MarjorieMay,” Miss Clairie Clayforth; “DorothjDevonpcrt,” Mrs Maude Mays; “GladysGlee,” Miss Ada Butterfield; ‘ Nony No-vember,” Miss Nellie Connell; “ConnieClose,” Miss Eileen Haggle; “MyrtleMeadows” Miss Essie Hyslop; “BirdieSeed," Miss Reno M'Kenzie; “Re-becca June,” Miss Iris Patterson (Cora’sbridesmaids); “Violet Gray” (a Salva-tion Army lassie) Miss Bettie Butterfield; and Housemaids, Purity Brigade,Bowery Girls, Chinese Girls, BathingGirls, Rescue Leaguers, Chefs, etc.
THE SOUTH SCHOOL.Mr A. Barsdoll presided at the meet-
ing of the Oamaru S'" th School Cornmittec. A donation of £1 was receivedwith thank? from the Ex-pupils’ Assocmtion. Advice was received from the Fducation Board that Miss Snell would cornmenoe duty on February 1. The boardha= intimated that it was prepared -. tosubsidise the payment of £26 for op-dressing the asphalt in the school groundIt was decided to close the school fromnoon on the “ People’s Day *' of the
ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.
Oamni'U Show. The report of tho Visit-ing Committee was received, and it wasdecided to hold another social duringNovember. Tho Secretaiy was instructedto take the necessary action in regardto the planting of potatoes in the sectionat the old school residence. The questionof arranging for pupils and teachers toattend tho High School sports was left tothe headmaster. The headmaster reporteda roll number of 456, and an averageattendance of 426.6. It was decided to
=end a letter of congratulation to theNorth School upon having captured thosports banner on Saturday last.
CRICKET.
At a meeting of tho executive of theNorth Otago Cricket Association, Mr M.Holmes presided, and there were also pve-sent: Messrs Keith, Uttley, Sumpter,Jacobs, Proctor, Smith and Bro. Brennan
It was decided to abandon the juniormatch, Union v. Maheno, and if it shouldhave any bearing on the competition itcan be played at a later date in -theseason.
The association’s delegate to the CricketCouncil’s conference was present, ana re-ported that the following resolutions werepassed:—That one professional representeach province. That three selectors beappointed, and that direct representationbe given at annual metings. The councilconsidered that the guarantee for matchesagainst overseas teams was excessive, andelse that the cricket for minor associa-tions was not catered for as much a itmi”V have been by the major associations.The draw for Saturday is as follows:Senior Grade—Oamaru v. School, at School;Union v. Albion, at King George’s Park.Second Grade—Albion v. School, at Ta-karo Park; School B v. Weston, at School;Maheno v. Oamaru, at Maheno; St.Kevins v. Union, at Redcastle. xnirdGrade—St. Kevins Bv. School B, at Wai-taki School grounds; St. Kevins v. Albion,at Tnkaro Park; Union v. School A, atKing George’s Park.
PERSONAL.
Mr H. M'Dowell is representing theOamaru Merchants’ Association at theannual meeting of the New Zealand Grainand Seed Federation, which is being heldat Blenheim.
PRICE OF LAMB.Speaking to the representative, of the
Otago, Daily Times yesterday, a well-known buyer stated that the openingprice for lamb in North Otago this seasonwould be from 9£d to 0|d
T
per pound.The opening price in the North Islandwould be at least 9d per pound.
MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING.OAMARU CLUB.
The Oamaru Miniature Rifle Club heldits presentation of trophies at the DrillHall on Monday evening. There was afair attendance of members present. Thepresident (Mr T. Hopwood) presented thefollowing trophies:—The Gemmell cham-pionship cup was won by G. Doran,with E. Sinclair second and J. Nimmoand J. Caldwell (equal) third. The
patrons’ trophy, E. Sinclair; presidentstrophy, R. Dooley; Mr Radcliffe’s trophy,F. Peters: Mr J. Robertsons’ trophy, M.Sinclair; Messrs Craig and Co.’s trophy,G. Baker; Para Rubber Co.’s trophy, J.Caldwell: Mr Jefferies’s trophy, A. Hun-te Mr W. Starle’s trophy, G. Gillies;Mr D. Crombie’s trophy, J. Robertson;Mr A. Todd’s- trophy, M. Sinclair. Atrophy was presented by Mr VV. Gem-mell for the junior championship, andwas won by D. Mitchell.
In the absence of the vice-president,Mr T. Sinclair presented to the presi-dent, Mr T. Hopwood (who is leavingthe district shortly) a handsome smok-ing outfit ii- recognition of the valuableservices he bad rendered to the club, andas a token of the esteem in which he isheld by his fellow-members. Mr Hop-wood suitably acknowledged the gift.
MAHENO CLUB.The Maheno Miniature Rifle Club held
its weekly shoot on Monday evening. MrAlbert Watson won both the marksman’sand handicap buttons. The followingwere the best scores:
A Watson .... 78 13 —BOR. Yeoman .. 76 10J. Barron .... 74 780G. Dodds .... 73 16 —BOR. Watson .... 72 577S. M'Carroll .. 71 10W. Wason .... 71 10 —BOA. Lindsay .. 69 776
OAMARU JOCKEY CLUB.A special meeting of members of the
Oamaru Jockey Club was held yesterdayin compliance with the terms of theGaming Act, to make regulations control-ling tlie admission of persons to theWingatui racecourse on the occasion of thespecial day’s racing to be held on- thatcourse on December 17. The chair wasoccupied by Mr W. Gardiner, and on themotion of Mr Fred Jones, the necessaryresolution was passed.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION.
A cooking demonstration under theauspices ,of the Waitaki Electric PowerBoard was given in Oamaru yesterday byMrs Blyth in the presence of a number ofinterested ladies. Mrs Blyth showed howeconomical electricity was in the house-hold scheme. She made scones, cakes,pikelets, and other dainties in a remark-ably short space of time, and assured thosepresent that in her own home she coulddo as much cooking by electricity in onehour and a-half as she had formerly donein half a day. The method of using theelectric cooker was thoroughly explained,and it was asserted that as the power wasstored in the oven after heating a gooddeal of cooking could be done after thecurrent had been- turned off.
Mr Howard, salesman for tho board,amplified the remarks of Mrs Blyth, andexplained the manifold uses tol; whichelectrical appliances could bo put.
THE TIMARU DREDGE.The Timaru dredge, which has been
doing excellent work in tho Oamarti Har-bour during the last few weeks, has leftfor Port Chalmers to undergo its annualoverhaul. Should it return this month thework at Oamaru will be completed beforethe Christmas holidays,
The Harbour Master reported yester-day that the swinging basin on the break-water side, and also the laying berthalongside of Holmes wharf, had beendredged, while the ntranco had beenpartly done.
DAMAGE TO WHARF.t
Captain H. S. Cox reported to theOamaru Harbour Board yesterday that onOctober 2.3 the steamer Totara collidedwith the approach at Holmes Iwharf,doing slight damage to the decking.
LODGE MEETING.At the fortnightly meeting of the
Alfreu Lodge of Oddfellows, there was alargo attendance of members. One candi-date was initiated into the Order. Bros.J. Braithwaitc and J. Vernor were re-elected representatives on the U.F.S. Dis-pensary Board. On tho application ofthe degiee master (Bro. A. Wilson), it,was decided to hold a degree meeting tthe next regular meeting of the lodge.After the usual routine business had beendisposed of the evening resolved into asocial gathering.
THE CLAYTON CAR.The Clayton car,' which has been run-
ning on the Kurow railway line for over18 months, now requires overhaul, and isat present at the Hillside Workshops forthat purpose.
WAIAREKA SALE.There was only a small yarding of stock
generally at yesterday’s sale at the Waia-roka yards.
Of the sheep offered the bulk failedto reach vendors’ reserves, a couple ofpens of shorn fat wethers being passedin at 30s 3d, and a pen of indifferentfat lambs at 235, while of five pens offailing-mouthed ewes with lambs only twofound buyers, the price being 16s Cd allcounted.
The fat cattle pens contained only fourhead, two steers which brought £lO and£l2 6s and two aged cows which sold at£4 and £5 15s respectively. Some emptyheifers, 2J years old, realised £4 -Bs, aforward cow £0 15s, mixed-sex yearlings
£2 Bs, and a two-year-old bull £5 15s.Only a few dairy cattle were offered,
and best cows in milk sold at from £5to £6 and aged cows in milk from £3 to£3 15s.
A large yarding of pigs met with abetter sale than last week, and pricesshowed a slight improvement, the rangebeing as follows:—Stores, 30s to 345;slips, 20s to 255; best weaners, 17s to 20s;medium weaners, 14s to 16s; smallweaners, 12s to 13a.
COUNTY ELECTIONS.The date to be fixed for the election of
a councillor to fill the vacancy for theMoeraki Riding of the Waitaki CountyCouncil caused by the resignation of CrW. Nicolson will probably be Tuesday,November 29. It is expected that MessrsD. J. Ross and R. Walker will be the onlycandidates for the vacancy, and as bothare well known and respected settlers inthe district a close contest is anticipated.It may be mentioned that Cr Nicolsonwas first elected to the council on Novem-ber 12, 1896, and has sat continuouslyever since—a period of 31 years. Atthe time of his retirement he was theoldest sitting member of the council.
BALCLUTHA DISTRICT NEWS.
’ SOUTH OTAGO.
(Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.)BALCLJTHA, November 1.
PLUNKET BABY CONCERT.A highly succesful concert by local ama-
teurs was given last night in the Odd-fellows’ Hall in aid of Plunket BabyGreen in the carnival contest. There wasa large audience, and the performersacquitted themselves throughout a diversi-fied programme vith considerable success.The first part consiited of a pierrot show,in which about 20 ladies and gentlemen,appropriately attired, participated, and itwas remarked that the choruses were par-ticularly good. The opening chorus wasentitled, “ Ha, Ha, Ha,” and there fol-lowed “The Sunsl ine Girl,” with MissAthy in the name part. “ The TickleToes,” a dance duo by the Misses Graceand Edna Cameron, showed these cleverterpsichorean artists at their best, andthe recall they received was well deserved.The Rev. S. F. N. Waymouth was heardto great advantage in the old-time solo,“ Funiculi, funicula,” his pleasing baritonecarrying an appeal that proved irresistiblewith the audience, who vociferously de-manded more. “ Come Under My Um-brella,” by the company, earned meritedapplause. There followed violin solos byMr E. Jayett that stamped the playeras an artist of no mean order. “ TheKeys of the Celar,” an item in broadburlesque by Messrs C. W. Keinan andJ. H. Guest, was a real laughter pro-voker, and was heartily encored. Pleasantsolos, with accompanying choruses, wererendered by Miss E. Hislqp (“ Sunshineof Your Smile”), J. T. Guest (“In aMonastery Garden”), Miss K. M'Namara(“Bird’s Eye View”), Mis Athy (’’TheRosary”). The latter was one of thebest -vocal efforts of the evening, thesinger’s fine voice being heard to greatadvantage.
kDuring the interval the company’s cos-tumes underwent a startling metamor-phosis, and they appeared with blackfaces and black masks in representationof an old-time Christy Minstrel “sib-round.” The opening choruses were ap-propriate to the occasion, consisting ofsuch old-fashioned melodies as “ ShooFly,” “Old Ned,” and the “CamptownRaces.” Conundrums and local “hits ” byMassa Johnson, Rastus, and Sambo fol-lowed, and these were greatly enjoyed bythe audience. There was nothing verysubtle about the jokes, but they were freefrom offence or downright vulgarity, andtherefore proved all the more acceptable.Miss Grace Cameron, although attired ina rather hampering costume, gave aspirited exhibition of a darkey breakdown,and was heartily encored. A vocal duetin costume bv Messrs Guest and Keinan,entitled “Maoriland,” in which Mr Kei-nan took the part of the heavy-weightMaori belle, was a real “side-splitter,”and was greeted with tumultuous laughterand applause. Mrs R. A. Brewer, anaccomplished artist, sang with rare ex-pression “The Children’s Home,” andearning a double encore favoured herhearers with equally delightful renditionsof “Little Fellow with Mammy’s Eyes ”
and another song. A violin solo from MrJayett (encored) prefaced a delightfullyhumorous sketch entitled “Riding downfrom Bangor,” in which Miss D. Mathesonin the solo part acquitted herself verycreditably. A seance after the style of“Carter the Great,” by Massa Johnsonand Rastus, otherwise Messrs Keinan andRandle, was provocative of great mirth,and the answers to questions, if not en-lightening, were at least amusing. Aduet by Miss Athy and Mr Kay entitled“ Sleepy Hollow” very appropriately pre-ceded the final “haka” by the company,in which Mr Keinan, attired as a Maoriwahine, bore a leading part. A verse ofthe National Anthem concluded one of themost enjoyable entertainments held inBalclutha for some time. Mrs Bowcott(piano) and Mr Jayett (violin) playedthe accompaniments most capably, beingrelieved for a few items by Mrs Mitchell(of Napier), who is an accomplishedpianist.
FARMERS CHAFE AT WEATHER.The weather of late has been most un-
seasonable. consisting mainly of high windsand cold rain showers, with an all-roundlow temperature. Farmers are chafing atthe delay necessitated in getting groundturned over and prepared for turnip sowing, as it is very necessary that swedeturnips, at all events, should be plantedthis month (November) Unless the present cold snap is followed by a spell olfine dry weather, the outlook for thefarmers depending on root crops for winterfeed is not too promising.
ANOTHER EL DORADO.It is stated that a well-known Stirling
Incholutha resident, who has pursued geo-logical research as a hobby tor a goodmany years, is on the eve of a rich“ strike ” somewhere in Central Otago. Heis said to have discovered portion ofthe ancient bed of the Molyneux River,and to have a party of men working topenetrate to its possible gold-strewn stirface. Only a hill, the gentleman informedyour representative, lies between the partyand success, and this hill is being rapidlytunnelled into. The prospector states thathis" discovery is likely to make Kawarau“look very small” in the matter of goldproduction.
BABY QUEEN CARNIVAL.Groat interest is being taken iu the final
efforts on behalf of the Baby Carnivalcontest, which culminates in a mouateistreet procession and outdoor sports, etc.,on the Show Ground on Saturday next.The Resthouso Qncon (Baby Smith) is atC resent at the top of the poll, as indicated
v the flags flown at the Borough Cham-bers.
BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL.MONTHLY MEETING.
The monthly meftmg of tho BruceCounty Council was held yesterday, andwas attended by Crs A. Kenton (in thechair), D. M'Grcgor, J. Lockhart, H. MDriver, J, Clark, W. J. Sheat, W. Bell,D. Gardyne, V. Wilson, A. King andT. Johnston,
CORRESPONDENCE.A communication was received from the
Empire Trade Commissioner (Mr L. B.Boulc) requesting that the council for-ward to him particulars of all calls foitenders by the council, together with herelevant documents, as a routine measure,as soon as they were available. ihewriter pointed out that as time permittedhis department would at onco take stepsto bring the tenders to the notice i . allBritish firms, who, it was thought, werelikely lo he able to submit quotationsfor whatever material was required. Thiswould ensure that competitive quotationswould be received from most of the im-portant manufacturing firms in GroatBritain. —Received.
A letter was received from the post-master, Milton, pointing out that merewore now sufficient subscribers to the mealexchange to warrant raising its status toClass 3. The writer explained that themove could be made only by twonnirdsof the business and two-thirds of the resi-dential subscribers writing to the secretaryoi the Telegraph Department and signify-ing their desire that the change shouldbo made.—Received.
Tho Secretary of the South Otago Pro-gress League wrote asking the councilto support the league’s application to theHighways Board requesting that the roadbetween Balclutha and Kaitangata be de-clared a main highway. —The Chairmansaid it was impossible for the ratepayersto cope with the expenditure necessaryon this road, and he would move—‘ thatthe Bruce County support the South OtagoProgress League’s —Cr Kingseconded the motion, which was carried
A letter was received from the clerkof the Clutha County Council advisingthat his council was unable to agree tothe Bruce County Council’s request thatthe hours of the Clydevale punt be ex-tended from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. —Received.
An application from Hamilton Brothel’s,Milton, for permission to cut flax on theLoudon’s Gully road line was granted.
HENLEY FORD BRIDGE.A petition was received from a number
of residents of the Clarksville district, ask-ing that the bridge over Henley Ford biswidened.—Cr Sheat said that alterationsto this bridge would cost at least £SOO,and on his motion, seconded by Cr Lock-hart, it was agreed that a committee, con-sisting of himself, Cr Lockhart, Cr Clark,and the inspector, consider the matter(urthcr and report to the next meeting.
RANGER’S REPORT.Thq Ranger reported that seven head ot
etock had been impounded during thomonth.
FINANCE.Accounts amounting to £2035 13s were
passed for payment.INSPECTOR’S REPORT.
The Inspector, Mr J. H. Bateman, re-ported as follows on the work done in thevarious ridings during tho month:
Balmoral No. 1 Riding.—The formationcontract on Hadfield road is completed,and a start has been _ made with themetalling contract on Cairn road.
Balmoral No. 2 Riding.—The formationcontract on the Hillend-Waitahuna Bridgeroad has been completed, and maintenancemetal put down on the Riverside to Black-burn and Stony Creek-Hillend roads
Crichton Riding.—.Ninety yards of main-'tennnee gravel have been put down onthe road leading to the Tarata coal mine.
Kaitangata Riding.—Repair work hasbeen done on the old Kaitangata-Wangaloaroad, also on the road near Picnic Gully
Glenledi Riding.—Maintenance work hasbeen done on the Coast road and surfacework on Akatore Coast road.
Waihola Riding.—A portion of Mack’sValley road, which slipped away duringtho recent rains, has been repaired andmade safe for traffic.
Clarendon Riding.—Surface work hasbeen done on various roads, and Clarendon-Berwick road has been improved with theroad drag.
Tokomaii’iro Riding.—Maintenance metalhas been put down on a portion of Money-more road, 102 yards of gravel on NorthBranch road, and 60 yards on Forsyth’sroad.
Mount Stuart Riding.—Repair work hasbeen done on Roxburgh, Adam’s Flat,Hillend, and -w’s roads; also on theTable Hill road.
MAIN HIGHWAYS.Dunedin to Invercargill.—The gravelling
contract between Waihola and Titri hasbeen completed; also for 200 yards atClarendon and 600 yards between Milburnand Milton. The contractor has made an-other start with the gravelling at StonyCreek. Thirty-two men have been employedon main highways, and have worked atotal of 570 days during tho month.
The report was adopted.GENERAL.
It was decided that a tip-dray be pur-chased to be drawn behind and act astender to the council’s tractor.
Tho amount of the dog tax for the en-suing year was fixed at 2s 6d.
BRUCE COUNTY ROADS.
NEW WORK PROVIDED FOR.
At the monthly meeting of the BruceCounty Council yesterday, ihe inspector,Mr J. H. Bateman, reported that, in addi-tion to the renewal of the old votes, thefollowing new votes had been provided forin the Public Works Estimates:Balmoral No. 2 Riding—
Blackburn to Mount Stuart (£ for£) £IOO
Clarendon Riding—Clarendon to Berwick (£ for £IOO,
Free £100) 200Waihola Riding—
Coast road to Taieri Mouth (£ for£) '. ... 60
Waihola to Taieri Mouth (£ for £) 50Toko Riding—
Milburn to Circle Hill (£ for £) 150Milburn to Fort Hill (£ for £)
... 100Crichton Riding—
Lovell’s Flat to Kaitangata (£ for£) 50
Mount Stuart Riding—Milton to Flett’s bridge (£ for £) 50
Inch Clutha Riding—Randall’s road (£ for £) 50
Kaitangata Riding—School road, Wangaloa (£ for £) 50Waronui to Coombe Hay (Free) ... 150
CENTRAL OTAGO.
WEDDERBURN NOTES.
(From Our Own Couresr indent.)WEDDERBURN, November 1.
THE WEATHER.During October weather conditions were
varied, and on several days heavy nor’west winds were the rule. A fresheningrain fell on October 21, and as a resultpastures and cereal crops have benefited.The sowing of cereal crops is practicallycompleted, and farmers, are now preparingfor the sowing of turnips. Feed is plenti-ful and stock is looking particularly well
LAMBING.Lambing is almost completed on the
low country, and very heavy markings arereported on all sides. The loss among biglambs on some holdings is again heavy.The Department of Agriculture is stillcarrying out extensive research work, butso far nothing has belli discovered to pre-vent heavy losses. The officers of the de-partment are, however, doing ail in theirpower to find out likely causes, and to giveadvice as to means likely to check themortality.
DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.Tho annuel shooting for tho “ Lewis
Cup ” was hold on the range on October26. There was a good attendance of mem-bers present, and the morning u-as -dealLoin a shooter’s point of view, but in thoafternoon the light was very bad, and madegood shooting anything but a suctcss. Ihoconditions were five shots, with an optionalsighter, at the 200yds, 300yds, 500yds and600yds, and the winner of the cup wasRifleman D. Duncan, junr. There was alsoshooting for trophies presented by the clubfor married and single ladies, and when theday s sport was finished the ladies handedround tea.
Appended are some of the principalscores:—
MEN’S CONTESTS.200 300 500 600yds yds yds yds Hep. Tl.
D. Duncan, junr 22- 24 22 16 4 £8H. Watts ... 22 20 20 8 14 84E. Bennett ... 15 14 13 14 25 81R Duncan ... 21 20 18 10 8 77L Smith ... 17 19 15 16 8 75T. A. Lowis ... 21 15 20 7 12 15IT Duncan ... 20 19- 6 15 14 74A. M’Lennan 19 18 18 18 scr 73A. Dowling ... 14 15 8 5 25 67J. Bennett ... 21 15 13 4 14 67J. Devonney ...
18 17 10 14 6 65W. Duncan ... 18 12 18 16 scr 64
MARRIED LADIES.so roo
yds. yds. Hep. TLMrs D. B. Lindsay ... 21 15 14—50Mrs J. Inder 14 16 434Mrs T. A. Lowis 17 10 633Mrs Smith 2 6 12 —2O
SINGLE LADIES.Miss Duncan 16 18 8— 42Miss E. Dowling 14 14 12 —lOMiss E. Duncan 4 15 12 —3lMiss C. Dowling 13 3 15 —3l
BACHELORS’ BALL.Tho local bachelors held their annual
ball on Friday last. Visitors were pre-sent from each of the surrounding districts,and a very enjoyable evening was spent.
THE WEATHER.CENTRAL OTAGO SUMMARY.
OPHIR, November 1.The report of the Ophir meteorological
station for the month of October is asfollows:
Average reading of barometer at 9 a.m.,29.89in; highest (on 26th), 30.49in; lowest(Bth), 29.47 in; extreme range, 1.02in.
Average shade temperature at 9 a.m.,52.8deg (September, 44 2dog); highest(13th), 64.6deg; lowest (24th), 2d.9deg.
Dry-bulb shade temperature; Averagemaximum, bl.bdog (September, 57.4deg);average minimum, 40.5deg (September33.4deg); approximate mean, Sl.Odeg (Sep-tember, 45.4deg). Tlie corresponding records for October, 1926, were; Maximum,58.5deg; minimum, 39.8deg; mean, 49.1deg.The extreme maximum was 68.7deg on theafternoon of the 13th; the extreme minimum, 28.8deg on the morning of the sth;extreme range, 39.9deg.
Wet-bulb reading.—Average maximum,
59.7deg. Average daytime humidity, 41.0per cent, of saturation
Mean solar radiation, 89.5 deg (Septem-ber, 85.bdcg); highest (sth), -llO.Sdeg;lowest (20th), SO.ldog. Above SOdeg iahwas recorded on 25 days (September, 25days).
Minimum terrestrial radition: Average,32.8deg (September, 26.0dcg); lowest (Ist),21.4deg. The temperature tell belowfreezing on 15 nights (Setpember, 23nights). Other mornings of low temperaturc were: sth, 22.0 deg; 26th, 22.1deg;25th, 23.4deg; 25rd, 24.4deg. During thecold snap, from 23rd to 29th, the averagefor the seven mornings was 26.1deg.
Average clearness of sky; 9 a.m., 45 percent.; *lO p.m., 54 per cent.
Recorded at 9 a.m., 1 days were calm;N., 1 day; N.E., 5 days; S.W., 2 days;W., 4 days; N.W.. 7 days.
The rainfall was as follows3rd, Ipoint; 14tb, 32 points; 15th, 5 points;37th, 1 point; 20th, 19 points; 21st, 38points; 24th, 3 points; 31st, 5 pointstotal1.04in on eight days. Rainfall in Octo-ber, 1926, 2.81m; average for Octoberduring preceding three years, 2.78m.Amount of rainfall since January X, 11.97inches.
No fogs occurred.Light snow fell on the Dunstan Range
on the 24tli to about 2500ft altitude.The mouth was windy, but no high winds
occurred.A brilliant auroral display occurred on
the 22nd and a faint one on the 23rd.
“A CHOICE OF SITES.”TO THE EDITOR.
Sin,—Your leading article on the abovesuggests that if the Education Board can-not see its way to accept another site theHarbour Board must keep its wordThough it is quite right to keep publicbodies up to the standard of honouringtheir promises, should not the public,with an eye to the future, step in andsettle the matter and so save furthertrouble to both parties, and at the sametime protect its own interests? -
To take eight acres (an absurdly un-necessary area) for a school that will ina few years—if Dunedin makes such pro-gress as to warrant a school being builtat all in that locality—find itself buriedin by wharves, bond stores, petrol stores,etc., is surely absurd, particularly whenits situation is not in the centre but onthe shore or outer edge of the pupil-producing area. The traffic itself—rail, high-way, etc.—would be a menace to the chil-dren’s lives.
The chairman of the Education Boardand his colleagues have nailed their colours! But, wisely ? Surely, no Thereis no necessity for n school occupyingeight acres to be built there at all, andthe more the public and the HarbourBoard oppose it the better Surely, evenif a promise must be broken in the in-terest of all parties, it is better that thosewho made it should use the common sensethat some of the members of the Harhour Board have displayed, and say c “ Itis impossible in the interest of the cityto part with eight acres of what mustbecome an important industrial area for aschool which does not require such spaceand can only draw pupils from one side,certainly not from the water side.”—lam etc.,
T. Dk Si>onoLynwood,” Dunottar
ROXBURGH RAILWAY.
OPENING IN FEBRUARY.
DISSATISFIED FRUITGROWERSMEET.
TEMPORARY FREIGHT CHARGESDISCUSSED.
(From: Ouk Special Reporter.)
ROXBURGH, November 1.Keen disappointment is being felt
throughout the Roxburgh district becauseof the delay in. the opening of the rail-way extension from Miller’s Flat to thenew terminus, one mile and a half fromthe Roxburgh township. It is announcedthat a late delivery of steel girders forbridging has set the date back to aboutthe middle of February, with t 1 resultthat the main portion of the coming fruitseason will be missed. Arrangements are
being made by which the °ublic WorksDepartment will convey goods over theincompleted section of the line until suchtime as it is handed over to the RailwaysDepartment, but the charges quoted at anofficial conference held here last eveningfailed to meet with the approval of thedistrict growers, who contend that fruitcan be transported by lorry to Miller’sFlat at a cheaper rate. It was decidedthat the Public Works Department shouldbe approached with a view to having thefreight charges reduced.
At the present time the pew section ofthe railway is ready, except for the bridg-ing work. Permanent way, station build-ings, sidings, loading platforms, and gene-ral equipment have been erected all theway down the line, but the regular servicecannot be instituted until well on in thesummer, and the. plum of direct rail com-munication dangles tantalisingly out ofreach of the Roxburgh growers. Locomo-tives are no strangers to the new line,and the light engines of the Public WorksDepartment haVe been running to and frofor some time, but until the girders arriveand the bridging is finished, ordinary pas-senger and goods trains cannot passMiller’s Flat.
The first of the incomplete bridges isin the township of Miller's Flat, whilethe other two are a few miles beyond. Ineach case the line has been taken in atemporary detour over wooden bridgesBecause of the enormous and unwarrantedextra cost involved in bringing the ter-minus across awkward country to Rox-burgh itself, the station has been builtone mile and a-half from the township,but the main road between the two pointshas been widened and improved at the expense of the Railways Department, and isnow in excellent condition. . A village hasbeen built at the railhead, and sheds forthe storing and packing of fruit are nowreceiving their finishing touches.
ANXIETY EXPRESSED.It is therefore little wonder that growers
were hopeful of deriving some benefitfrom the new line this season, and theconference held last evening was convenedin the hope that suitable arrangementscould be made, Messrs J. R. Marks (dis-trict engineer of the Public Works Department). C. Benzoni (district railwayengineer), and H P. West 'district trafficmanager) discussed the position with anumber of representative growers,-- headedby Mr John Bennetts, who occupied thechair.
In opening the meeting, Mr Bennetssaid that the growers of Roxburgh wereextremely anxious that the railway forwhich they had worked so long would beready for the coming season. Last yearthey had recognised that it could not beexpected to be ready, but it now seemedon the verge of completion. He knew andappreciated all that had been done by thedepartment, but the facility was greatlyneeded, and the people of a struggling andprecarious industry did not wish to facemore expense. They were after a railwayrun by the Railways Department, withRailways Department freights. Roxburghwas the centre, but it was dependent uponthe surrounding districts, and the peopleof the town were particularly concernedin the advancement of the line It wasimportant that the line should be madeavailable this season, because of the factthat the crops promised to be unusuallyheavy ones, and everything pointed to aproductive season in all that the districtproduced.
The Mayor (Mr (F. Laloli), speaking onbehalf of the townspeople, said that thequestion concerned the fruit growing morethan anyone else, but he realised that thetown of Roxburgh depended upon the dis-'trict’s industries for its prosperity. Whenthe railway was opened it should markthe beginning of a Fresh chapter of pros-perity and increased building and businesswould result. It would be a great pityif the line was not opened in time to catchthe cream of the railway business duringthe fruit season, especially as it promisedto be a particularly busy one.
GOOD SEASON EXPECTED.On behalf of the Farmers’ Union mem-
bers in Roxburgh, Mr R. Woodhouse saidthat the advantages to the farming com-munity would be great. At one time ittook four days to get sheep to Burnside,whereas, in the future, they would betransported in one day. This was also -nindirect benefit, as the stock arrived at itsdestination in better condition. He wassatisfied that the number of sheep for rail-ing would be greater this year, and newyards had been built at Anderson’s Flat.The future for the carriage of wool wasalso bright. The district fruit growerswere represented by Mr E. Finder, whosaid that the Roxburgh growers were atpresent making preparations for a particu-larly big season, and during he next twomonths the carriage of timber would beextraordinarily heavy. The question .as,which body was to control the railway—-the Public Works or the Railways Depart-ment? As laymen they could not und 1!--stand how the delays had occurred, butthe line was practically completed, and itwas a matter of great urgency that itshould be opened with the commencementof the season.
Mr W B. Kenworthy also put theposition before the visitors on the linesof the remarks of the previous speaker.
Speaking for the co-operative growers,Mr J. H. Waigth, jun., said that the fullpossibilities of the district had not yetbeen sounded. For instance, it had notbeen satisfactory to transport fat sheepin the past. One of the great drawbacks inthe district in the past was that the stockwas badly knocked about during transportby road. Every district resident wouldagree that no means of transport were sosatisfactory for stock as the railway. Theywere seeking information from th€ foun-tain-head as to the new railway.
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION.On behalf of the Roxburgh RailwayLea gue, Mr R. Glendinning said it -as Ithe hope of the league that the Govern-
ment’s promise had now been fulfilled.It appreciated the good work that hadbeen done by the Public Works Depart-ment, and looked forward to the timewhen the railway would be handed overto the Railways Department. In rewardfor its labours the league now waited forthe line to be opened at the very earliestopportunity. Many thousands of poundshad been invested by the Government, iand it was only a business proposition
that the lino should begin producingrevenue without delay. A big seasonwas coming on, and it was highly desir-able that the railway should be ready folthe carriage of fruit.
Mr Finder suggested that if the PublicWorks Department controlled the linelittle business would result as the relativecosts of rail and road transport muld bemuch the same, and growers would natur-ally prefer the lorry as they could loadat their orchards and run straight to 'thedestinations. Another point in favourof the line being opened for the omingseason and taken over by the RailwaysDepartment was that as the quantity offruit this year would be very large theprices were likely to be proportionatelytow. This meant that a small savingin transport costs would mean a greatdeal to tile growers.
Mr Bennetts added that the railway,was a facility for the people as a whole,who should support their own organisa-tion. The residents of Roxburgh wereready and willing to use the railway, butcould not bear any extra taxation result-ing from the extra costs of the running ofthe line by any other department.
POSITION EXPLAINED.In reply to the various speakers .Mr
Marks said that the Public Works De-partment did not want to run any rail-ways, and the sooner it could handover the extension from Miller's Flat tothe Railways Department the better itwould be pleased As soon as it had beendecided to go on with the extension, thework had been pushed on as fast as pos-sible, and steel bridging had been orderedfrom England by contract. Unfortunately,however, it had been impossible to obtainguarantees of delivery, because of the un-settled trade conditions at the time. Ithad been hoped that the steel girderswould arrive in time for the railway con-struction to be completed by, Christmas;but the department had been unaoie toascertain the exact time when the girderswould arrive in New Zealand. Recently ithad been found that the girders had leftAuckland on October 28 in a coastal vessel.When they arrived in Dunedin they hadto be rivetted and brought up to the Rox-burgh line. It was estimated that thiswould take 12 weeks from the beginningof November. This would bring the dateto the beginning of January, and much asthe Public Works Department wished it,the line would not be ready for hanaingover to the Railways Department before themiddle of February. The Railways De-partment could not run its locomotivesover the temporary bridges at present con-necting the line between Miller’s Flat andRoxburgh, but thfe line was there, andcould be used, and the Public Works De-partment would have to carry on the sys.tern and cater for the traffic. He wassorry that such a position had arisen, butit was una voidable. It was fairly obviousthat a special charge would have to bemade for haulage to the open railhead,and he had no authority for making easierfacilities than those at present existing.Tjhe department usually lost money onsuch a ventury in any case. He thoughtthat the Railways Department would lenda competent staff for the Roxburgh end,but he felt that the Public Works De-partment would have to make the usualcharge of 3d a £cwt for haulage of fruitto Miller’s ’Flat
In reply to a question, iUr Marks saidthat the delivery of the prepared girderscould not be expedited anv more than hadalready beqn done Neither could theexisting contract be shortened.
Mr Pinder: The lorries will take thefruit from our gates to Miller's Flat.
In reply to a question from Mr Ben-netts, Mr Marks said that he was unableto state whether or not a special conces-sion could b? obtained.
COMPETITION OF LORRIES.Mr Gilmour: If your charge is 3d a
Jcwt you won’t get the business. Ican state positively as the agent of atransport company that the lorries cancarry the friiit for that money.
Mr West said that the Public WorksDepartment would lose money anyway,and if less than 3d was charged the losswould be still greater. It was a questionas to how much more the department wasprepared to lose. If the fruit was not tobe forthcoming he did not see how any-thing was to be done. It was a policymatter for the Public Works Departmentto decide.
Mr Bennetts said that the fruitgrowersas a whole would not be satisfied withthat, he did not think that they wouldrelax their endeatours to secure a reduc-tion. Ho thought that they should askthe Public Works Department for assist-ance, and he would like to got the supportof the Government representatives presentwho would be able to explain the positionfrom the point of view of the growers.The railway had been made for the resi-dents, and they wished to secure the ad-vantages of it without, having to pay thepiper further.
Mr Marks said that the growers wouldpossibly be regarded as ungrateful peopleif they asked the Minister of PublicWorks for a '•eduction. They had beengiven many facilities from the departmentduring the last few years
Mr Bennetts; Wc have paid for them.Mr Marks: That may be p-, but the
present Government has done everythingti could to help you. The delay has beena misfortune that the department mightexpect you to share with it.
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick/observed Mr Bennetts. He added thathe and other growers would use the rail-way if tl;ey could, but he thought that thedepartment should do all it could to gettrade.
Mr Marks; Sooner than wage a waragainst competition it might be better toleave the whole thing alone for the season.
Mr Bennetts asked if the charge couldnot be made 2d a |cwt case, and heoffered to work up a requisition from allgrowers i nthe district to place the pro-position before the department.
The district representatives agreed thatsuch a reduction would be suitable tothem, and Mr Marks suggested that thegrowers should communicate directly withthe Minister. He would report officiallyat the same time.
This was agreed upon, and the meetingclosed with votes of thanks to the visitingofficials for their attendance.
“ ZEALANDIA ” BUTTER.
OFFENDING MARK WITHDRAWN
EVIDENCE OF ARGENTINA'SGOODWILL.
(Pes United Pei.ss Association.)WELLINGTON, November 1.
The Vice-consul for Argentina statesthat he has received a cablegram fromthe Minister of Foreign Affairs at BuenosAires stating that the Government hascancelled the Argentine mark “Zealandia”for distinguishing butter, and that MessrsElowson and Webster, the users of themark, have voluntarily withdrawn fromcirculation the packages which displayedit. Measures have also been taken sothat no similar mark can be registered inArgentina.
6 OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1927
NORTH OTAGO ADVERTISEME NTS.
OF NATIONS UNION.
A PUBLIC MEETING will be held mthe WEAR STREET HALL. THIS DAY(WEDNESDAY), 2nd NOVEMBER, at8 p.A.
Speaker: MR DONALD GRANT, ofChristchurch.
Admission Free.
Q.LOBE HOTEL, 0AMARU.
THE GLOBE HOTEL, centrally situ-ated in THAMES STREET, OAMARU,and so long and favourably known toTravellers, has been take: over by MRSHOPLEY, who will personally supervisethe management. The Globe has a Do-minion as well as Provincial reputation,is a certified Commercial House, and pro-vides excellent accommodation. "Telephone1343. Box 38. Telegrams, ‘"Globe,”Oamaru. 2n
WANTED KNOWN—That Mrs Langoffers her capacious ,House, with its
large, airy rooms, hygienic apartments,lovely surroundings, etc., at exceptionallymoderate charges, to those who desire ex-peditious restoration to health by the re-juvenating qualities of country and sea
,air; good table and sincere service: tariff£p 2s.—Write or telegraph “Casa Nova ’Rest Home, North Oamaru. 16m
Hampden private hotel.—First-class Accommodation for holiday-
makers, tourists, and health-seekers; handyto beach.—A Hamilton, proprietor.
KERR & CO., LTD. —New SunproofColoured Curtain Nets, 2s 9d, 3s 3d.
Ss 6d, 3s lid ; New Ginghams, from lid. Is3d. Is 6d, Is Od. 110
—5-ROOMED HOUSE, dairy, andcb lOv all conveniences; 4J acres free-hold ; accommodation for 600 fowls.—DavidWilliams. _Bo
Dental surgeon.—r. Eider, b.d.s.(N.Z.), de Lambert’s Buildings. Phone
1554.
LADIES. —We specialise In Shingling andBuster Cutting ; private room.—J. Gib-
son, Marshall’s Buildings, Thames street.
Dentistry.—w. h. wylib (formerlyof Auckland), over G. and T. Young’s,
Thames street, Oamaru. 14s
JF. MOLLOY, Solicitor (Offices, G. R.s_ Watters, Marshall’s Buildings, Thames
street. Oamaru). Money to Lend. 'Phone1326. 3s
ARSCOTI & SMITH, Furniture Manufac-turers, Steward street, Oamaru.—Direct
to public. Call upon us before purchasingelsewhere.TTNDERTAKERS.—Motor Funerals, town(J or country: moderate charges; phone1821, night 1754, 2650.—Arscott and Smith
—6 ACRES FREEHOLD: 4 pad-docks; 4 acres of wheat: 4-
roomed House—Fox and Klrkness.
P97A—WALK IN, WALK OUT: Splen-cbiW • V? did Fruit, Confectionery. BUSI-NESS ; mam street, Oamaru; rent £1 5a•weekly; good lease: turnover £25 per week.—Fox and Klrkness 170
MOTOR CYCLISTS.—Boaden and Clarke,motor cycle agents, have REMOVED
to larger premises (late Shlel’s Garage).—’Phone 1212. 4o
JAMES N. M’KENZIE, Seedsman, offersthe BEST QUALITY SEEDS of every
variety at lowest prices. Inquiries Invited.
THE GAINSBOROUGH.—Spring Goodsnow opening. Repp Coats, Repp Frocks,
from 37a 6d. Latest Millinery showing.—A. E. Smythe 23au
BUY JEWELLS Ready-to-wear Hats,Gloves, Hosiery, Undergarments. Bond’s
and Kayser Hosiery always In stock.
COUNTRY RESIDENTS—You can sawMuch Money by sending your Cash
Orders to the C.C.C. Grocers, Oamaru.
RUBOL REMEDY for Colds, 2s 6d ; quickand sure results.—U.F.S. Dispensary.
Box 88, Oamaru. IQju
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WHITE HART HOTEL, Oamaru: oneminute railway station; good teds
and table; reasonable tare.—Mrs Dunne,proprietress. 26my
FOR WOOD and COAL of all descriptionsring MANSFIELD BROS, (telephone
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CC.C.—General Grocers, Oamaru; a Shll-• ling Saved Is a Shilling Made. Deal
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QUEEN’S HOTEL, ’Oamaru—the leadingHotel of North Otago; finest dining
room In the province. Telephone 1302.
DV. G. SMITH (late J. W. Macklsack),- Slock and Share Broker (country
member Dunedin Stock Exchange), OamaruTelegrams: “Macklsmlth,” Oamaru.
J'AMES B. GRAVE, Stock and Share. Broker (Country Member Dunedin Stock
Exchange) Thames street. Oamaru.
WFOSS, Smlthlleld Butchery, stocks• only Prime Buef and Wether Mut-
ton. Port Sausages every Saturday.
JEWELL’S New Repp Coats and Costumes(all colours), Tweed Costumes, Repp
and Voile Dresses, defy' competition.
U F.S. EMULSION, whisky bottle, 4s 6d.• —United Friendly Society dispensary.
Thames street, Oamaru.
T\ON'T FORGET, from September 1, Short-JUf wave RADIO SETS receive England,Denmark, America Electrical SuppliesCompany, Itchen street, Oamaru. Is
£1750 and DWELLING, Main street,Oamaru ; every convenience: easy terms.—Cayford. agent.
fI.J'TAA —98 ACRES L.I.P. (closevFvr Oamaru) ; 5-roomed House;Ssod outbuildings ; stock. Implements ; going
tojicern ; small deposit.—Cayford. agent.
MILLER, Cash Draper, 237 Thames street.Oamaru, gives best value in Ladies’
Hosiery, Vests. Drapery. 2]u
.“-"I ILYWHITE ” FLOUR, superior quality :Jx obtainable from all grocers.—lrelandand Co., Limited, Oamaru. XOau
A statistician affirms thatjority of people who' attain oldkept late hours. Eight out ofreach the age of 80 have neverbed until after 12 at night.
the ma-nge haveten who
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Leaving Balelutlia at 8.30 a.m,Steadmans’ Garage. Dunedin, 5 p.mWEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,
Retm Fare, Iss.J. R. SINCLAIR,
Central Tearooms,Balelutlia.
“BAXTER’S ” AND THE BRIDGEPARTY.
Two married couples from Wellingtonrecently stopped at the United ServiceHotel, Christchurch, on their way toMount Cook. A Christchurch frienddropped in one evening and invited themout to a bridge perty. One of the ladiesexplained that she could not very wellgo, as she had a sore throat, and shethought that she was in for a bout ofinfluenza.
“ I’ll soon fix that,” said the Christ-church resident, and immediately procureda bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver froma nearby chemist. “ Take a couple ofdoses of this and see how you feel.”
After dinner the lady felt much better,and was able to proceed to the party.Whether “Baxter’s” was responsible ornot, she had quite a successful evening,and felt quite relieved next morning whenher sore throat had vanished.
You can rout sore throats and incipientertughs and „olds with good old “ Baxter’s.”It is a rich, red. warming, soothing com-pound that does you good from the firstdose. It is pleasant to take, besides beingan invaluable remedy for chest and bron-chial ailments. It possesses wonderfultonic properties that help to build up thesystem. “ Baxter’s ” is not an untriedpreparation, but has been on the NewZealand market now for over sixty years.You can obtain a generous-sized bottle of“Baxter’s ” from any chemist or store for2s fld. or try the bachelor size at Is Cd. —Advt.
After cutting his hand on the top of ahigh cliff, an explorer found a line ofeggs-shells springing like crocuses out ofthe ground. These proved to be cartsof shells laid by a dinosaur—a prehistoriccreature that lived probably 10,000,000years ago. Many of these eggs, sup-posed to be the oldest in the world, havebeen recovered from the sands of .!on-golin. Bits of them were formerly madeby primitive people into ornaments forwomen’s necks.
BUSHRANGERS IN CANTER-BURY.
There wore exciting days in Canterburyin 1846 when bushrangers attacked thestation of the Greenwood brothers atI‘urau, and then made preparations for asortie on the Deane homestead at Riccar-ton. One can hardly believe such thingshappening in the vicinity of Christchurchin these orderly days. It makes one re-alise the many years that Dill’s BestTobacco has been on the market. Firstproduced in 1848, it is to-day goingstronger than ever. When a tobaccomaintains its popularity for eighty yearsit is conclusive proof that it must be giv-ing the greatest satisfaction. HarlowBros.. Christchurch, are the X.Z. Distri-butors of Dill’s Best.—Advt.
It is probably not generally known thatone room at Buckingham Palace is fittedup with all the sinister contrivances of adentistry, so that here, when necessary,the King and Queen may be attended bytheir dental surgeon.
—At a London police station the otherday a live mouse jumped out of a man’spocket and ran across the floor.
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COMMERCE AND FINANCE.
THE SHARE MARKET.
DUNEDIN STOCK EXCHANGE.
There was an unusually largo amount ofbusiness on the Stock Exchange ycstoicui>«Four lots of Union Bank fractions woreturned over at 9s, and further inquiry wasmade at that price. Business was repot todin rights at 50s and 50s 6d premium, thequotations closing at 50s 6d (buyer) and62s (seller). National Insurances changedhands at 80s, but no more wore availableat lees than 80s 6d Bank of New SouthWales, which were placed at £44 ss, wereon offer at that price later, buyers quot-ing at £44. An offer of 43s 9d was made
'for New Zealand Breweries. P. and U.Deferred Stock was reported to havechanged hands at £270, cum. dividend,further inquiry at that price failing toattract a seller. Upper Nevis were sold at225. Throe lots of Standard Insurancesfound buyers at 61s, and the quotationclosed with a buyer at EOs 6d and a sellerat 61s 6d.
Sales; Union Bank (fractions), 9s (four);Upper Nevis, 225; National Insurance,80s; Bank of New South Wales,_ £44 ss.
Sales reported ; Union Bank (rights), 50s,50s 6d prem.; Standard Insurance, 61s(three); P. and 0. Deferred Stock, £270(cum div.); Christchurch Gas (cent.), 6s6d. . , r. •
The following arc yesterday afteirioonsbuying and selling quotations, which aresubject to the usual brokerage:
BANKING.Bank of New South Wales—Buy £44,
8&1 £44 ss.Bank of New Zealand—Buy 58s, sel 58s
Bank of New Zealand (D issue)—Buy26s 6d „
Commercial Bank—Buy 28s 9d, sel 29s Id.National Bank of New
£6 16s 6d> sel £6 18s 6d,National Bank of Australasia—Buy £l7
7s.National Bank of Australasia (cont.)—
Buy £8 12s.P. and 0. Bank—Sel £lO 10s.Union Bank (rights)—Buy 50s 6d prem.,
■el 52s prem.Union Bank (fractions) —Buy 9s.
BREWERIES.N.Z. Breweries, Ltd.—Buy 45s 9d, sel
44s 9d.N.Z. Breweries, Debs. —Buy 23s Bd, sel
£4sINSURANCE.
National Insurance Co.—Sel 80s 6d.N.Z. Insurance Co.—Sel 39s 3d.South British Insurance Co. —Sel 57s 3d.Standard Insurance Co.—Buy 60s 6d, set
61s 6d.SHIPPING.
Burns Philp—Buy 35c.Howard Smith—Buy 29s 6d.Huddart, Parker (ord.)—Buy 475.Huddart, Parker (pref.j—Buy 20s 3d, sel
Sis.P. and O. Deferred Stock —Buy £270.
COAL.Westport Coal Co.—Buy 355.Westport-Stockton (ord.)—Sel Is lOd.
LOAN AND AGENCY.Dalgety and Co.—Buy £l3 10s, sel £l4.Dalgety and Co. (new)—Buy £l3 Is.Goldsbrough, Mort—Buy 47s • 6d, sel 48s
6d.National Mortgage—Buy 70s, sel 755.N.Z. Loan and M. (ord.)—Buy £93.Perpetual Trustees—Buy 61s.Trustees, Ex. and Agency—Sel 60s.Wright, Stephenson (pref.)—Sel 16s 3d.
MEAT PRESERVING.N.Z. Refrigerating (pd.)—Buy 14s lid.N.Z. Refrigerating (cont.)—Buy 7s 9d,
sel Bs.MISCELLANEOUS.
Auckland Amusement Park (ord.)—Buy16s 6d, sel 17s.
British Tobacco—Buy 575.Bruce Woollen Co.—Buy 9s.D.I.C. (ord.)—Buy 8s 6d prem.D.I.C. (prof.)—Buy 20s 3d.Dominion Rubber—Buy 355, sel 40s.Donaghy’s Rope and Twine—Buy 335.Dunedin-Kaikora i Trams—Sel 375.Eclipse Petrol—Sel 10s.Milburn Lime and Cement—Buy 30s 9d.Milburn Lime and Cement (now issue)—
Buy 7s 3d prem.M'Leod Bros.—Buy £25 10s.
• National Electric—Buy 13s 3d.N.Z. Drug Co. (£2 pci.)—Buy 64s 3d, sel
64s 6d.N.Z. Milk Products (bonds)—Buy 21s.N.Z. Sugar of Milk—Sel 20s 6d.
Daily Times—Buy 68s.Taranaki Oil—Buy Ba.Wilsons (N.Z.) Cement—Buy 35s 9d, sel
25s 9d.MINING.
Kawarau G. M. Co.—Buy 9d, sel Is 3d.Waihi—Buy 225, sel 22s 9d.Electrolytic Zino (pref.)—Buy 31s 9d, sel22s 3d.Electrolytic Zinc (ord.)—Buy 30s.Mount Lyell—Buy 275, sel 28s.Upper Nevis—Sel 24a.Big Beaoh—Sel 20s.
WAR BONDS.4A per cent. Bonds, 1930—Buy £97 10s.4A per cent. Bonds, 1938—Buy £96 2s 6d.4j per cent. Bonds, 1939—8uy £96 2s 6d.5i per cent. Soldiers’ Bonds. 1933—Buy
£lOl.44 per cent. Inscribed, 1938—Buy £96.44 per cent. Inscribed, 1939—8uy £96.54 per cent. Soldiers’ Inscribed, 1933
Sel £lOl ss.5 per cent. Postal Inscribed, 1929—Buy
£9B 10s.5-4 per cent. Inscribed Bonds, 1927-41
Buy £9B.54 per cent. Bonds, 1940—Buy £9B.64 per cent. Bonds, 1936—8uy £lOl.
NORTHERN EXCHANGES.(Per Umtkd Press Association.)
The followings business was done on’Changes yesterday;—
Auckland.—Sales: 44 per cent. War i_.oan
(1939), £96 10s; Bank of New Zealand(pref., 10s pd.!, 16s 8d; Union uank(rights), 51s; Union Bank (fractions), 8s9d: Auckland Gas (cont. 17s; NorthernSteamship, X4s 6d; Kauri Timber, 24s 4d;Wellington Woollen, £6 3s 6d; NationalPictures, 13s) Whittome and Stevenson,435; Alburnia, 2s lid, 2s 8d; Kawarau,6d
Wellington.—Sales; Union Bank (frac-tions), 9s (two parcels); Bank of New Zea-land, 58s. Sales reported: 54 per cent. Ash-burton Electric Power Board, £99 ss.
Christchurch.— Sales on ’Change: 54 percent. New Zealand Government Bonds(2933), £lOl 7a 6d (two parcels); Bank ofAdelaide (cum. div.), £0 17s 6d; AusbBank of Commerce, 32s 8d; CommercialBank of A4ist., 28s lOd; National Bankof Australasia (£5 pd cum. div.), £8 15s;Bank of New South Wales, £44 2s 6d;New Zealand Refrigerating (cont,), 7s lOd(three parcels), 7s lid, Bs; Union Bank(rights), 50s (four parcels); Union Bank(fractions), 9s 3d (six parcels). Sales re-ported; Australian Bank of Commerce,32s 9cl; Bank of New Zealand, 58s, 58s Ijd,635; Bank of New South Wales, £44 2s6a, £44 Is 6d ; Dalgety and Co. (cum uiv.),£l3 13s; Union Bank (rights), 495, 49s6d, 50s, 51s (two parcels); ChristchurchGas (new, 5s pd.), 5s 6d.
SHEEPSKIN MARKET REPORT.The Dunedin Woolgrowers’ Association
(Messrs Dalgety and Co., National Mort-gage and Agency Company, New ZealandLoan and Mercantile Agency Co., OtagoFarmers’ Co-operative Association,Donald Reid and Co., Stronach, Morris,and Co., and Wright, Stephenson, andCo.) report as follows;
The usual fortnightly sheepskin salewas held yesterday, when good-sized cata-logues were offered to the usual attend-ance of buyers. There was keen competi-tion, and prices were firm at last sale’srates. The following is the range ofprices:—
Merino: Full-wools, to 14Jd; half-wools,to 13d. Halfbrcd: Full-wools, to 154d;half-wools, to 14 Jd: quarter-wools, to Iljd.Fine crossbred: Full-wools, to 144d; hall-wools. to 14d; quarter-wools, to 11-J<l.Crossbred: Full-wools, to 133d; half-wools, to 12;]d; quarter-wools, to lOiJd.ealfbred hoggets, to 144d; fine crossbred
iggets, to 14Jd; crossbred hoggets, toISJd; dead hoggets, lid to 134d; deadialfbred, to 13jd; dead crossbred to lid:fret pelts, to 94d; second pelts, to 7dlambs, lid to 13d.
LOCAL AND OVERSEAS MARKETS.
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
An extraordinary general meeting ofshareholders in the National InsuranceCompany was held yesterday afternoon toconsider a number of resolutions dealingwith tho subdivision of the present £5shares into shares of £1 each.
Mr John Moloney, chairman of directors,presided.
Tho following resolutions wore sub-mitted ;
1. That each of the existing £5 sharesbe divided into five shares of £1 each,and that upon each of, the issued shares,which after subdivision will number1,000,000, the sum of 6s shall be creditedas paid up.
2. That the articles of association bealtered in manner following(a) The fol-lowing article be substituted for articles—“ 5. The total number of shares whichmay be registered in the branch registersshall not exceed 500,000—namely, a maxi-mum of 250.000 in London and 250,000 intjhe said Commonwealth of Australia"(b) In article 17 the figures “ 15,000be substituted for the figures “3000.” (c)In articles 90 and 93 respectively the words“ two thousand five hundred ” shall besubstituted for the words “five hundred.”
The Chairman said that a circular hadbeen forwarded to each shareholder withthe notice calling tho meeting. It stated,inter alia:—“Your directors, after thefullest consideration, have decided to re-commend to shareholders the subdivisionof the present £6 shares into shares of£1 each, with a view of facilitating awider distribution among the public of thoDominion. Your directors feel that thestep contemplated will be in the best in-terests of the company, as the presentmarket price of the shares precludes manypersons from interesting themselves in thissuccessful Dominion enterprise.”
The Chairman added that he did notthink there was anything further to say.He would formally move the adoption ofclause 1 of the resolutions.
Mr J. R. Ritchie seconded the motion.He did not think there was need for anyfurther explanation. The other resolutionsmerely amplified the first clause.
The motion was carried unanimously.The Chairman then moved the conse-
quential resolutions under clause 2.Mr G. Richardson seconded tho motion,
which was also qatried unanimously.
CANTERBURY MARKETS.
(Per United Press Association.)
CHRISTCHURCH, November 1.At present there is very little life in
the grain, seed, and produce markets.The potato position has caused a little
interest in the past week or 10 days.Large quantities coming forward from thegrowers have been rejected at the ship’sside. This has caused a certain shortagefor prompt deliveries, and the price hasadvanced from £4 to £4 10s, f.0.b., s.i.,with very few merchants inclined to sell.There is no actual shortage of potatoes,but the trouble is caused by deliveriesat this period of the year being so un-certain in quality. The offerings arefew and the quality is ger/crally indif-ferent, and the difficulty is to get lotspassed. Up to £3 per ton can be obtain*at country stations.
Very small quantities of new potatoesare coming on the market from the northowing to the late season, which is alsobeing experienced in Canterbury.
Oats and peas show no change, andseeds are also lifeless, with prices un-changed from last week.
DAIRY PRODUCE.Messrs A. S. Paterson and Co. have
received the following cable from tneirLondon principals, dated 31st uJto:—‘■ Quiet, featureless, anticipate more in-quiries for new goods. Butter, 1725, 1745:cheese, 1025.”
LONDON WHEAT MARKET.(Press Association—Bv Telegraph—Copyright'.)
LONDON, October 3f.Cargoes are steadier at an advance of
3d, but buyers are not responsive. Parcelstrading was checked by the- demand forhigher prices. Liverpool futures: De-cember, 10s 3d; March, 10e 3Jd; May.10s 2Jd. —A. and N.Z. Cable.
TARANAKI OILFIELDS. LTD.(Per United Press Association.)
GISBORNE, November 1.The latest Taranaki Oilfield report is as
follows:—Waiapu No. 2 well: Depth,2460ft in grey shale; BJin diameter casingto 2440ft. Gisborne No. 1 well: Depth,1003ft in sandy grey shale; lOin diameter
casing to 976ft.
AUCKLAND MARKETS.(Special to Daily Times.)
AUCKLAND November 1.The potato market has taken a sudden
change during the past few days. Aweek ago there was a general feeling ofconfidence that supplies would be abundant,but since then arrivals have been soscanty, and the demand so keen that anactual shortage is feared. As a matter ">ffact some merchants are rationing ordersso as to make their stocks last out. Thefuture position is not encouraging. A weekago the wholesale price was £6 15s perton, with occasional business going at £610s. To-day tho price ranges from £710s to £B, with buyers scrambling to havet-hoir orders fulfilled. The southern f.o.b.quote has advanced to £4 15s per ton,which compares with the £4 to £4 5s rul-ing but recently. Now potatoes are beingquoted at 29s per cwt on trucks at Puke-kohe, with no likelihood of any suddendrop in values. The crops are not onlylate, but are smaller than usual, and itis likely that the position in regard tosupplies may become acute during thesecond and third weeks of this monthowing to a break in the supplies betweenthe early and midscason crops.
'The market is still supplied with Cana-dian onions, which, though less than lastyear, are apparently sufficient for require-ments.
As the price has cased a trifle duringthe week, there is no change in the wheatmarket, which is still very firm *at 8s6d to 8s 9d per bushel
Wholesale oats and chaff are weak withno change in values.
The maize market continues weak.Wholesale current prices are:—Local sharps, £8 5s per ton; Australian,
£9 10s.Bran, £5 15s per ton.Oat pollard. £8 10s per ton.Now Zealand oats.—Seed B Cartons, 4s
4d; A’s, 4s 7d per buriiekWheat (New Zealand), 8s fid to 8s 9d.Maize, cx store, 6s; ex wharf, 5s fid per
b'ishel.Barley.—Feed, 5s 9d per bushel.Capo seed, 7s 6d nor bushel.Maize meal 15s 6d per 1001b.B-irW meal, 13s per 1001b.Chaff.—Blenheim u.b.o s„ £9 10s per ton;
ex store, Canterbury, £9 10s.Potatoes (table), southern, £7 10s to
£8 per ton. 1Onions.—Canadian in bags 16s 9d, incases 18s.
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.(Press Association -By Telegrnph Cnpyrigh' i
T,ONDON. October 51The exchange riles on London are as Follows
Pur. Oct. 27. Oct. HIParis.fr to £1 21.22 J 124.05" 121.10Brussels, helgas to £1 5 St.o3 34.05Oslo kr to Cl .. .. 18,13 18.51 18.48Stockholm br to £1 . 13.150 18.00 13.00oorenhanen kr t 0 Cl.. 13.150 13.17 18.17Berlin reichrnkn to £1 20.10 20.40 20.10Montreal. dol tr Cl . 4.353 4.8(1 5-10 4.8(1 5-15Ken Vork ini to £1 4.8(52 4.3 7 4.87 1-1 iYokohama, rt to ven- 21 5 22 15-10 22 15-H!Hongkong, st. to dol .. * 24 1-1(1 2!(Calcutta. st to rpe. 18 lo gold .£ 17 51-82 13Batavia, guild to £1 . 22.221 12.10 12.03 JAmsterdam, guild to £1 12.107 12.00 12.08,)Borne, lire to £1 25-22* SOJ 80.18
•Governed by price of silver.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
LONDON METAL MARKET.(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)
LONDON, October 5L(Received Nov. 1, at 11 p.m.)
Copper: Spot, £56 11s 10id; forward,£56 11s 10gd.
Electrolytic: Spot, £62 12s 6d; forward,£62 17s 6d.
Wire bars, £62 17s 6d.Lead: Spot, £2O 16s 3d; forward, £2l
3s 9d.Spelter: Spot, £26 12s 6d; forward, £26
6a 3d.Tin: Spot, £261 12s 6d; forward. £253
13s 9d.Standard silver: 26 l-16d per oz; i.ne,
28R-A. and N.Z. Cable.
THE BRADFORD MARKET.(Press Association —Bv Telegraph—Copyright.)
LONDON, October 31..At the Bradford market crossbreds are
scarce, none offering. There is fair in-quiry for merinos.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
CHICAGO WHEAT QUOTATIONS.(Press Association Bo Telegraph—Copyright. I
NEW YORK, October 31.Chicago Wheat.—December, 125 3-8
cents per bushel; March, 129; May, 131J.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
SOUTHERN STARR-BOWKETTSOCIETY.
The annual report of tho directors of theSouthern Starr-Bowkett Society states:—
Group No. 3 has now been in operationnine years and during the past yearfive appropriations were disposed of, threeby ballot and two by sale. The premiumsfor the appropriations disposed of by salerealised an average price of £25 5s per£IOO. The balance at the credit of theprofit and loss account now stands at£1375 15s.
Since the formation of Group No 4 inMarch, 1922, £15.000 has been advanced tomembers. Notwithstanding the heavy with-drawals in this group, two appropriationsof £IOOO each, one by ballot and one bysale were disposed of. Tho premiums fortho appropriations disposed of by salerealised an average price of £35 10s per£IOO. The profit and loss account nowstands at £1770 15s. During the year 19shares were forfeited, subscriptions amount-ing to £B7 12s being carried to the creditof the profit and loss account.
Group No. 5 has been in operation threeyears and during the past year six ap-propriations have been been disposed of,three by ballot and three by sale. Atotal of £BSOO has already been advancedto members in this group, and the presentyear’s operations disclose a satisfactoryresult. The profit and loss account nowstands at £1077 Is. The premiums for theappropriations disposed of by sale realised£451 7s, an average price of £3O 2s per£IOO.
THE ISLAND TRADE.
SOUTH ISLAND’S REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT COMMUNICATIONSOUGHT.
INCREASE OF EXPORTS.
South Island shipping services and theIsland fruit trade were among the sub-jects discussed at last nights meeting oithe Manufacturers’ Association.
Mr James Hogg explained tnat nitera meeting of various bodies m Dunedina delegation consisting ot Messrs 11. UCampbell, Walter Gow. G. J. Williamsonand A. le 11. Hoyles had been appointedto give evidence before a select committeeof the House on South Island shippingservices and on the Island fruit boat.The commission, however, had heard only
one man, Mr Williamson, who, on behaitof the delegation, had stated the casevery soundly. It was thought, however,that a written statement would furtheremphasise the position, and this had beenforwarded to the committee. The state-ment, which was read to the meeting, wasas follows:— .
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‘■\Ve have been requested by the dele-gates who recently appeared before yourcommittee as witnesses on behaii oi
various Otago and Southland bodies tosend you a written statement i egardingthe prospects of an export trade fromDunedin and Southland to M esternSamoa. Throughout all the conferencesand discussions that have taken place onthe question of providing direct communi-cation with Samoa the necessity of pro-viding reasonable back loading from theDominion has always been emphasised.
Members of this association have trpmtime to time given careful considerationto the possibilities of establishing a marketfor their goods in the Islands, and onmore than one occasion proposals Havebeen made to send out a repersentativeto explore the field. On one such occa-sion guarantees were obtained fromseveral interested in the trade, and theamount required to put a suitable Ulanon the ground was found to be availableprovided regular direct steamer communi-cation was assured. .
“The crus of the whole question un-doubtedly lies in the provision of directcommunication, so that South Islandmanufacturers and merchants would havethe benefit of freight rates comparablewith those at present available to Auck-land shippers. Such efforts as have beenmade in the past by Dunedin manufac-turers and merchants to secure orders forthe Islands trade have conclusively shownthat the extra loading of comparativelyhigh coastal freight to connect with theIslands boats at Auckland, and the inci-dental transhipping charges are too greata handicap to enable them to do businesson a competitive basis.
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“At the same time, it is firmly believedthat with this handicap removed a reason-able export trade from Dunedin toWestern Samoa could be developed. Thisconviction is based partly on the prmciple that trade invariably follows thelines of communication and partly on tnewillingness of our local interests to takeactive steps to secure a snare of the tradeonce they are freed from the handicap re-ferred to above. It also has foundation inthe views expressed by the Hon. W. P°wnioStewart, when Minister of Industries andCommerce, and in various reports issuedby his department. For instance, in aletter to our association, dated May a,1926, the Minister wrote, inter alia:
I quite recognise that manufacturersare by no means solely or chiefly con-cerned with the question of the fruit,trade, but all agree that trade with theIslands, being largely a question of ship-ping facilities, is closely bound up withthe possibility of securing a bulkfreighting of commodities such as fruit.Provided that a satisfactory fruit tradecould be promoted the facilities whichwould be afforded for trade in othercommodities both outward and inwardwould largely solve the question of in-
creasing our trade connection with theIslands. , ,
1 would say that there appear to mexcellent grounds for believing that NowZealand could increase her exports toSamoa and to some of the other Islandgroups. So far as our trade withSamoa is concerned, I would refer youto a report recently distributed by mydepartment, a copy of which was sento your association. The report draw'sattention to the extent to which andthe commodities in respect of which ourexports to Samoa might be improved.“The views expressed above were gener-
ally endorsed by Mr A. D. M’Leod alterhe had taken over the portfolio of Indus-tries and Commerce. In a letter datedOctober 7, 1926, after reviewing the posi-tion as previously set out by the Hon. MrStewart, he concluded
I may say, in conclusion, that thewhole matter is receiving the Govern-ment’s most careful consideration, and itanything can be done to bring abouta development of the South Island fruittrade with a consequent improvement mthe outward opportunities for our south-ern manufacturers and traders, you mayrely upon it that action will be takenaccordingly.“ We attach much importance, also to
the reports issued by the Department otIndustries and Commerce, and m particularwould refer you to pages eight and nineof the eighth annual report of the depart-ment; also to a special report issued bythe department on March 31, 1926, dealingwith the trade of Samoa, with special re-ference to the possibilities of extensionof trade with the mandated territory.These publications indicate the principalproducts and manufactured lines in whichthe department considers a greater exporttrade from New Zealand could be dpvclopcd. We submit that, considering therequirements of the case as indicatedtherein, Otago and Southland may wellclaim the ability to supply most of theneeds of Samoa in manufactured goods,produce, timber, etc.; and that, given theopportunity, wo have just as much chanceof securing a share of the trade, and soproviding back-loading, as any of the'northern centres.
“The advent of the Government vesselis the first opportunity that has arisenof giving Otago and Southland a airchance of securing and developing a sharein the Islands trade, and we earnestly hopethe necessary facilities will be provided byincluding Dunedin as a port of call mthe vessel’s itinerary.
“In conclusion, we wish to point outthat the south has not had hitherto theopportunity of direct passenger service withthe Islands. We believe there are possi-bilities of great development in that re-spect, as the ‘ lure of the tropics ’ natur-ally makes a strong appeal to those resid-ing in the rigorous climate of the south
“If Dunedin is made a port of call,it is. the intention of the various bodiesin both Dunedin and Invercargill to com-bine in activities and to de-velop and encourage tourist traffic.”
The letter was approved.
PREFERENCE TO UNIONISTS.
SUBJECT OF MUTUAL AGREE-MENT.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BILL.
(Feom Oub Parliamentary Reporter )
WELLINGTON, November 1.Notice of the first amendment to the
Industrial Conciliation and ArbitrationAmendment Bill now before the House ofRepresentatives was given to-day. Itproposes the elimination of the preferenceto unionists’ provision.
The mover is Mr J. G. Eliott (Oroua),and the proposed amendment is couchedin the following terms:—“The courtshall not embody in any award made byit a provision securing preference of em-ployment to the members of an industrialunion of workers bound by the award un-less the insertion of such a provision isagreed to by all the parties representedin the proceedings before the court andto be bound by the award.’’
It is stated that if the proposal as setout above is carried there will be nonecessity to proceed with the clause inthe Bill which seeks to exempt farmworkers from the operation of the Act.
The Labour Bills Committee will com-mence the hearing of evidence on theBill at 9.30 a.m. to-morrow. It was de-cided by the House to-day to make theproceedings open to the press.
THE MANIOTOTO HOSPITAL.TO THE EDITOE.
Sib,—It is stated in the HospitalBoard’s report that, in addition to therepairs to the hospital, a further sum of£2OOO will be required for a doctor’s resi-dence. Granted that part of the resi-dence is a very old building, it seemsstrange that about seven years ago theboard paid £500,! plus about £l7O, for re-pairs to it, and now tells us that a newbuilding is required at a cost ox £2OOO.It is pathetic to think the board couldnot see further ahead than seven years.Is it the policy of the board to let itsbuildings go to ruin and then ask theratepayers to find the money for newbuildings? It tbat is so, toe time isnow opportune for the members grace-fully to retire and allow others with moreforesight and ability to try their hands.
Wi’h reference to snow risk; In 1908there was a record snowfall. How manytrains ran from the north end of thecounty before the men of Naseby cleareda road to Ranfurly? Also, how many-could get out from the Styx before theroad was cleared? I have been a resi-
dent of the Maniototo Plains for halt acentury, and never saw a snowfall likethat before, or since. It can, therefore,hardly be treated .as one of the strongreasons for shifting the hospital. If itis a hardship to travel nine miles toNaseby, there will surely be a hardshipfor the 400 souls at Naseby to travel tothe proposed new hospital. In 1914 theEarly Settlers’ Association practically pre-sented to the board a horse-drawn ambu-lance, which was used about half a dozentimes. It is now in a shed l in the town,and is a hen roost—-another sample ofthe board’s thrift! It is on offer forsale. Does it not seem possible that themachine could be turnfed into a motorambulance so as to relieve those who, ac-cording to the board, have, like myself,spent the V t part of their lives tollingani working in face of adverse circum-stances, bad roads, and bridgeless rivers?
The board would try to make us believethat Ranfurly is the hub of the Manio-toto Plains, the home of motor cars andtrains, with their usual noise and bustle,and is thus an ideal place for a hospital.It is strange that from the central hos-pital in Dunedin have come complaintsabout this class of disturbance. Thatbeing so, why remove the hospital from“ Sleepy as Naseby is ofteucalled?
Recently a Ladies Committee was pro-secuted for drawing a raffle for charity.It was called a game of chance. I thinka member of the board was elected on agame of chance. As there was a tie thenames of the two members lowest on thelist were put in a hat, and the first namedrawn was the winner—pure chance—
the sitting member being defeated. Asthe board will not carry out the HealthDepartment’s recommendations, I wouldsuggest that the members resign with theobject of allowing some ladies to taketheir places.—l am, etc.,-
Repairs.
Sib,—Already you have published nineletters protesting against the conduct ofthe members of the Maniototo HospitalBoard who saw fit to despatch a deputa-tion on a wild goose chase to Wellingtonin connection with their desire to see thehospital at Naseby closed and a new oneerected in Ranfurly. It has been statedthat a special rate was struck some timeago by the board for the definite purposeof carrying out necessary repairs to thehospital at Naseby. If this is so, whichI do not doubt, then surely the board, innot carrying out these repairs, must haveput itself on the wrong side of the law,and it is possible that legal action couldbe successfully taken against it by theratepayers of Maniototo County, providedthey formed themselves into a protectionsociety. Then, as regards the expenses ofthe recent deputation to Wellington,surely the board will not have the hardi-hood to attempt to foist this entirely un-warranted, unnecessary, and probablyillegal expense upon the ratepayers of thecounty who have already suffered severely.It is interesting to note that, as a pre-cautionary measure, the question has beenbrought under the notice of the Auditor-general. and printed copies of the lettersfrom all parts of the county except Ran-furly have already been forwarded to DrValintine in Wellington.—l am, etc,.
Ratepayer (No. 2).Naseby, October 31.
TEACHERS OF MUSIC.
REGISTRATION PROPOSAL.
BILL BEFORE PARLIAMENT
(From Oub Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.The registration of music teachers
throughout the Dominion is proposed in aBill which was introduced into the Houseof Representatives by Sir John Luke(Wellington North).
The Registration Board to bo estab-lished, it is proposed, will consist of ninemembers, one of whom is to be appointedby the Minister of Education and theremainder will be elected by registeredmusic teachers, two candidates to boeligible from each of the four districtsinto which it is suggested the Dominionshould be divided for the purposes of theelection. For the purposes of the firstelection members of any incorporatedsociety of professional music teachers ormusicians recognised by the Minister willbe deemed to be registered music teachers.The term of office is to be two years,with the right of reappointment or re-election.
To qualify for registration an applicantmust nave neen engaged in New Zealandas a music teacher for at least 12 monthsimmediately preceding the commencementof the Act pr possess a degree, diploma,certificate, license, or other proof that hehas passed a recognised examination inmusic or is otherwise competent to teachmusic. The annual registration fee is tobe 10s fid.
Power is given the board to cancelregistration, and provision is included forappeals from decisions of the board.
It will be an offence punishable by afine of £2O for non-registered persons touse titles or initials intended to conveythe idea of registration, and a fine of £SOis prescribed as the penalty for fraudu-lently procuring registration. Personsunder 18 years of age are not eligiblefor' registration.
The Act, if passed, will become opera-tive on January 1 next.
UNDERGROUND CITY.
Some years ago singular discoverieswere (says Great Thoughts) made byRussians in Central Asia, discoverieswhich have been supplemented by laterexpeditions. In Turkestan, on the rightbank of the Amu Darya, is a chain ofrocky hills near the Bokhran town ofKarli, and a number of large caves, whichupon examination were found to lead toan underground city, built apparently longbefore the Christian era. According toeffigies, inscriptions, and designs upon thegold and silver money unearthed fromamong the ruins, the existence of the towndates back to some two centuries beforethe birth of Christ. The undergroundBokharan city is little over a mile long,and is composed of an enormous labyrinthof corridors, streets, and squares sur-rounded by houses and other buildings twoor three storeys high. The edifices con-tain all kinds or domestic utensils, pots,urns, vases, and the like. In some of thestreets falls of earth and rock have ob-structed the passages, but generally it ispossible to walk about freely without somuch as lowering the head to avoid bumps.The high degree of civilisation attainedby the inhabitants of the city is shownby the fact that they built in severalstoreys, by the symmetry of the streetsand squares, by the beauty of the bakedclay and metal utensils, and by the orna-ments and coins which have been found.Long centuries ago this city, so carefullyconcealed in the bowels of the earth, pro-vided an entire population with a refugefrom the incursions of nomadic savagesand robbers. Invaders would have foundit difficult to plunder such a well-guardedand well-hidden city.
HENLEY-ON-YARRA.
SUCCESS OF DOMINION CREW.
STEVENSON ENCOUNTERS BADLUCK.
(Special to Dailx Times.)
AUCKLAND, November 1.A brown canvas bag that was passed
through the Customs on the arrival of theUlimaroa this morning was much moreimportant than it looked. Inside it wasthe tall and beautifully-mounted Stewards’Cup which was won at the Hcnley-on-Yarra regatta, Melbourne, by the Wuitc-rnata Rowing Club’s senior four.
Bronzed and very fit-looking, the mem-bers of the crew returned to Aucklandthis morning, accompanied by Mr A. M.McKay, manager, W. A. Stevenson, thesculling champion of New Zealand, andMr W. Logan, the latter’s coach. Thecrew had very little difficulty in uphold-ing New Zealand’s rowing tradition bywinning both its heat and the final. Inboth races the New Zealand eight shotout from the fields after about a third ofthe course had been covered, and went onto win in a paddle.
Stevenson, the sculler, appears to havehad cruel luck, and not half the story ofhis race was told in the somewhat terseaccounts that were cabled over. In thefirst heat the Aucklander beat by fivelengths a Cambridge sculler of acknow-ledged skill, and in the final he wasmatched with H. R. Pearce, the crackNew South Wales oarsman, and anotherfine sculler in J. A. Goulding. Steven-son’s bad luck began when he drew thesouth bank, where there is dead water.Pearce, on the other hand, was in thelively current following the north bank,while Goulding was in the middle of thestream, and right at the start began tobore over on to Stevenson. The inter-ference was such that at time theirblades touched. In a great finish forsecond place Goulding just beat Steven-son across the line. Even as theycrossed the line he again fouled the NewZealander, and fell out of his boat in theprocess. Subsequently he was disquali-fied for fouling Stevenson, who wasawarded second place. Pearce, mean-while, had gone on to win by five lengths.Stevenson, contrary to the impressio" thatexisted here, was not invited to competein the Olympic test on the following Monday, and thus had no other opportunityto meet Pearce. While conceding thatPearce is a very fj.ne sculler—he is only22 and weighs 14 stone—the other Waite-mata men said that Stevenson would havehad made a much better race of it had honot suffered interference. Mr Logan, Ste-venson’s coach, said his charge had hadbad luck, and he was satisfied that a raceon even terms would have been a “ding-dong go” between the Aucklander andPearce. _
“They are rowing mad in Melbourne,said L. E. Brooker, No. 3 in the Waite-mata boat, “but the standard of rowingis only fair.”
COLLISION WITH ICEBERG.
MAMARI’S EXPERIENCE.
DR MOWLEM’S ACCOUNT.
The story of the collision of the s.s.Mamari with an iceberg while near JapeHorn, on August 4 last, is told by HrA. Rainsford Mowlem, the ship a surgeon,in' a letter to his fainer, Mr A. M. Mow--Icm, S.M., of Napier.
Dr Mowlem writes: For the last 14days we had filthy weather and saw thesun only twice. Rain and heavy southerlywinds with a big sea were running, dur-ing the early part of the time. 1 mayadd that my interior was a little discon-nected but fortunately there was no open
revolt.’ Since there was nothing else todo, the greater part of the time was spentin the surgery or as|eep. On the sixteenthday out we passed eight miles to the southof Siogo Ramines, 40 miles south-west ofthe Horn. Tho course was set to pass 60miles to the east of the Falklands andeverybody became more cheerful as the
days lengthened and became _ warmer.While we had been within the ice limitsbetween the Chathams and the Horn thetemperature had been 28de,g to 35deg.Believe me that’s quite bleak enough, too,though we saw no ice at all.
“On tho 14th, at noon, we were dueeast of the Falklands, it being warm enough
in the afternoon to play on deck,though the sea was heavy. At 1-27 a.m.,
next morning we were awakened by agrinding crash and lay expected to heara big sea come scattering down the deck;as they had been doing off and on duringthe trip.
THE CALL OF DANGER.•‘lnstead I heard eight short blasts fol-
lowed by a long and three short on thewhistle—emergency call and boat stations iQuit© a change 1 . n“W© dressed to see small floe M -illalong the port side. Just oft the star-board bow was a big ’berg about 250fthigh and four or five miles long. Anywayby the time I was on deck we had backedoff and were lying in oalm water thougn
there was a bitterfy cold wind. The boa.?;were swung out, but everyone fas calmand unhurried. .
“Soundings showed 16ft of water in theforepeak, but none elsewhere, and fromthat time till we made port there was rochange in the readings, which were madehalf-hourly. That speaks volumes for i,ie
construction of the hull and of the forwardbulkhead, especially when it is rememberedthat the Mamari is 23 years old.“All tho officers aboard are quite certain
that had we been in any other of the com-pany’s boats wo should not have got awayTo lightly. On the forecastle head therewas about 100 tons of ice, and it was im-
possible’ to determine the extent of thedamage . , ....
“Another very curious fact is that withinfive minutes of our backing off the berg,it was quite invisible, though it could nothave been more than 200 or 300 yardsaway, if that much. There seemed to bea large mist surrounding is, insufficient T
dense itself to show ns a fog bank, outthick enough to preclude all possibility atseeing through it.
“ Judging from the ’berg itself andfrom the damage sustained, it seems evi-
dent that we ran into a deep ice cave,since the mass was at first overshadowingthe masthead, and also since a greaterdistance has been crushed in along thedeck-line. There seems to be about 26ftmissing along the deck and about 16ftbelorv w'ater.
SIGNS OF THE IMPACT.“The stem itself is smashed through
in three places, and is turned starboardand then aft, looking clean backwards.Plates arc torn everywhere and bothanchors are just visible, pushed cleanthrough the hull into the forepeak. Infact, the whole of the poor old boat'snose is completely ‘ concertinaed,’ and wehave been pushing half the ocean in frontof us during our trip to port. However,we have been able to say that we havereached a harbour without putting theboats into the w'ater.
“After w’o backed off the ’berg, carryingwith us about 100 tons of ice on the fore-castle head (and had the rest of the over-hanging mass fallen there would not havebeen time oven for an S.O.S. or boats, oranything) we lay for about three-quar-ters of an hour, and everyone returned tostations. Then we steamed slowly roundin a circle only to find ourselves hemmedin by the ice, so that there was nothingto be done but wait for daylight.
*• To complicate matters, the wirelessaerial came down about 10 minutes afterwe struck on account of one of the fore-most stays giving way. After effectingnecessary repairs, the rest of tho day wosteamed at four knots through a big sea,and on the following morning the Mata-kana came up at 9.30 to escort us toBahia Blanca, a place whoso existence wasquite unknown to me. That evening wesighted five more bergs at 4 p.m., andaltered our course at reduced speed. Idon't quite know howr long it took to gethere, but wo steamed 790 miles fromthe site of the accident.”
AM EXPENSIVE MISSION.
CHURCH WORK IN MELANESIA.
BISHOP, DENIES EXTRAVAGANCE.
(Special io Dailx Times.)AUCKLAND, November 1.
“ That the Melanesian Mission is a veryexpensive one is, alas, a fact pa en
all, but that the mission is run in anextravagant manner has yet to be proved.The Bishop of Melanesia, Dr Steward,who will retire from his missionary worknext vear, denied in a letter to the CliurchGazette that his mission is being rmi ex-
travagantly. He had been informed thatin view of the present financial position otthe mission a motion had been P“ sse^. at
the last annual meeting of the (standing
Committee of the general synod, askingfor all possible economv in the held.
11 It must be evident thut we in Mel<i-nesia feel the pinch of our poverty morethan anyone else,” writes the bishop,“ and I wish to assure our friends in ISewZealand that we are doing our utmost tokeep within our financial bounds. At thesame time it must be remembered that in
response to pressure from our supportersoutside the actual mission staff we haverecently accepted the responsibility otwork in the mandated territory and therevival of medical work among our people.It is interesting in view of the action ofthe Standing Committee to quote the wordsof the Bishop of Rochester at the last
annual meeting of the Melanesian Missionin London; ‘ But the development of newground will mean that we shall require anannual increase of some £3OOO or £4OOO,even £SOOO, for working expenses, but ibelieve that the money will be forthcom-ing as soon as the men are found for thework.’ .
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“ Friends of the mission m New Zea-land should know that any furthereconomy in the field means nothing moreor less than handing over part of the terri-tory already occupied by our church tothe Roman Catholics or to a non-sacra-mentai mission. I am certain that anysuch action on our part would raise astorm of indignation among the churchpeople of New Zealand, and 1 am equallycertain that as soon as they realise thetrue state of affairs in Melanesia thechurch people of New Zealand will see toit that the additional £2OOO a year neededto keep up the present work in the islandsis forthcoming, even if they are contentto leave the work of raising funds for thedevelopment of new ground to the churchpeople of England.”
INTOXICATED MOTORIST.
FINE OF £26 IMPOSED.
(Special to Dailt Times.)WAIMATE, November 1.
Arising out of a collision on October17 Ernest A. Travers appeared beforeMr C. R. Orr Walker, S.M., to-day, ona charge of drunkenness while in chargeof a car and also of driving a car in amanner dangerous to the public. .
On the charge he was convictedand fined £25 and costs a? d his licensewas cancelled till the end of March, 1928.On the second charge he was convictedand ordered to come up for sentence whencalled on within 12 months, a conditionbeing that he must refrain from intoxi-cating liquors.
LANTERN LECTURE.
Last evening, in the Hanover StreetBaptist Church, a very interesting lecturewas delivered by the Rev. J. C. Martin,who is the general secretary of the Aus-tralian Baptist foreign mission, and whohas been visiting New Zealand as dele-gate to the New Zealand Baptist Union.The subject of the lecture was Indiaon the March—Whither?” and its pur-pose was to depict as graphically as pos-sible the background ot life in India, andthe character of the missionary worknecessitated by the conditions ruling inthat land. .
There was a good attendance m tnechurch, and the Rev Eric Evans presi-dent of the Baptist Union, presided. MrEvans, in introducing the speaker, in-
ferred to the poor weather conditions,and assured him that his welcome to Dun-edin was much warmer than the tempera-
ture. He ’expressed his sorrow that MiMartin’s stay must be a short one. Thelocal preachers would have appreciatedan opportunity to fraternise with him,hut that was impossible. Mr. Martinwas well acquainted with his subject, andhe was sure the lecture would be wellW
The iSTI t Tuckwell also spoke.Jr®, the close of the lecture Dr Northprepied * °t ttank, toand this was heartily earned. Mr W. E.Itmuson operated the lantern during thesCving o? the series of 80 slides, to thesatisfaction of all concerned.
Mr Martin commenced by saying thathe was not going to giveajecture somuch as a travel talk. Mighty changeswere taking place in Tndm—it was moi-
ing away from its moorings. The Indianneonle were intensely religious, andBuddhism was the chief religion. Indiahad an ancient civilisation, the peoplewere of a philosophical trend, and thiswas shown in many ways. In parts o-India whole cities were given over to re-ligion. The temples were beautifulstructures, and showed the artistic tem-perament of the buildiers in the amountof carving on them-they were carvedfrom base to summit. Many had bath-ng pools in which the worshippers washed
before going to their devotions. But theevil side was there too-splendour andsqualor were found side by side. TheBombay railway station presented an im-
nosintr picture. Mr Martin described thewonderful architecture and luxurious in-
ternal arrangements. Every facility was
At Bombay, cultivated people, merchantprinces, and men of great learning wereto be found Worshipping the sun. Inmany towns much care had to be exer-cise/ in obtaining cordials and such things.In some cases the city reservoir waswater supply and bathing pool combined.Hence the water was not always suitablefor the use of Europeans.
~f In Eastern Bengal many ~mterestingsights were met with. There the Mohammedans were in the majority, and weredevoted to their religion. Some wereseen in one case praying beside the rail-way train while the water supply of theengine was replenished.
The religion had a twist, as was evi-deuced in Delhi, where a sacred oullockfrom the temple could lie down in tnestreet and sleep, and no one would daredisturb it. Yet they were not an interiorpeople, and they were racially related toBritish stock. A good view of the i.a]Mahal was shown. This was a curiousthing in that it was erected as a memorialto a woman—and woman was not usuallygiven much consideration there. _
Benares, the most sacred city in India,with its temples and Mohammedanmosque, was graphically described. Thatthe women of India are noW forcing somesocial recognition was shown by the tactthat in Benares there is a special bathingpool for women.
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The beautiful buildings of Calcutta, thebusy Clive street where the banking andinsurance business is done, were shown,and Mr Martin declared that the presentprosperous state of this city was duo toBritish influence.
Religious meetings always drew greatcrowds in India, and at these missionariesoften did good work. Mr Martin dealtfully with missionary work in NorthernIndia, and mentioned various people whohave done much to forward the work ofspreading the Gospel among the people.Much work was being done to advance thecause of women, and at Lucknow therewas an American mission which was mak-ing rapid strides in this direction.
In one part there wore 60,000,000 peoplewho did not belong to any of the castesinto which the majority of the populationwere classed. These were outcastes, andmuch good work was being done amongthese people, and it -was being done undergreat difficulties.
A general description of travel in theback country concluded the lecture, whichwas thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
REBUKED FROM PULPIT.
WOMAN AND PREACHER.
AN UNPLEASANT SCENE.
"WILL YOU KINDLY LBAV33.”
There was a sequel at Stratford, England, recently, to a disturbance whicharose during the celebration of service atSt. Margaret’s Church, Loytonstone. Amiddle-aged woman, Florence Partridgeof Leyton, was summoned for unlawfullydisturbing the Rev. Harold Einion Tibston. the preacher of the church. Mr,Edward Mustoc, a churchwarden at St.;Margaret's, was summoned for an allegedassault on Mrs Partridge on the someoccasion, but ultimately this summonswas withdrawn.
The Rev. H. E. Tilstou gave evidence,that he was inducted into St. Margaret’sChurch on May 9, 1924. He was for-,merly a priest at St. Saviour’s, Waltham-stow', and Mrs Partridge was a wor-shipper there. She transferred to St.Margaret’s a week before he went there.On Sunday morning, August 7, aftermatins, witness was the preacher, and MrsPartridge occupied her accustomed seat'almost in front of the pr.lpit. He'preached from the 15th and 16th verses of.the seventh chapter of St. Matthew, histext being: “Beware of false prophetswhich come to you in sheep’s clothing.’’
HUM OF RUNNING COMMENT. ,
During his discourse witness said he;was conscious of a considerable amount,of movement of Mrs PartHdge’s head andarms. She murmured and made running’comments. There was a c ntinuous hum -
of running comment all the way through’his discourse, and the result was that hewas seriously disturbed and lost thethread of the sermon.
At the conclusion of the sermon and.while he was still in the pulpit, witness1’said he addressed Mrs Partridge, saying: 7“Madam, you have interrupted me, and*I think that, out of reverence to God's!church, you should leave it.”
Mrs Partridge replied: “ I will do nosuch thing.”
Witness said he left the pulpit and’went to his stall, and then Mr Mustoe andanother churchwarden went up to MrsPartridge. Mr Mustoe asked: “Will you,kindly leave the church?” and defendantrepeated: “I will do no such thing.”'Then the Rev. Mr Kenny came, and Mrs'.Partridge addressed witness, saying:“You are a disgrace.” • She afterwards,,faced the congregation and“This man has separated me from my.husband.” She heard that the police had;,been sent for, and then said: “I amgoing now, and I shall go to the police,myself.”
In reply to Mr Howgate, Mrs Part-ridge’s solicitor, witness stated that he.had known her for about 18 years, and re-garded her as a very religious woman, andone not likely to act in any way to dis-turb a service.
Mr Howgate: I have intimated to your-solicitor th t Mrs Partridge denies any in-tention of disturbing the service, and thatshe says that if she did cause any dis-turbance, she is willing to apologise and,give an undertaking not to attend thechurch again.
APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTABLE.Witness: The apology could not be en-
tertained because of previous history.Mr Howgate: She says she had no.
intention to disturb the service; that shewas quite unconscious that she had moved,about.
Mr R. Collyer, the chairman of theBench, intervening, observed that it wasa very painful case, and the Bench feltstrongly that it would be best if the par-ties consulted and some arrangement couldbe made.
Mr Howgate replied that he wished toLemphasise the fact that his client had tiointention to annoy. She did not intendto go to the church again.
The Bench then announced that MrsPartridge would be bound over in £25 to*_be of good behaviour for 12 months, with r
the conditions that she refrained fromwriting to the clergy or officers of thechurch, and did not attend the church.
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THE SUN.Rises to-day at 4.45 p.m. : sets at 6.59 p.m.
THE WEATHER.November 1 —Cloudy and fine early : In-
termittent rain later. Strong south-westwind. VT _
• 8 a.m. Noon. 5 p.m.Barometer ..
.; .. 29.67 29.60 29.64,Thermometer .. .. Min,, 37 ; max., 53.
WEATHEE REPORTS.,
(Per United Press association.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.The following are tho official weather report*
at 4 p.m.' Station Wind Weather Bar I her
Cape Maria, W.. strong, overcast ... -9.95 64
Bussell, S.W., gale, squally ...••• *9-90 61
Afanukau H., S.W., gale, overcast ... 29.<4 57Auckland, W., fresh, cloudy -9.77 63
’ Tauranga, S.W fresh, cloudy ... 23.6- 60. East Cape, N.W., gale, showery ... 29.5- 6a
..Gisborne, N.W., fresh, fair 29.42 69Napier, S., gale, showery _ -9.49 61’Castlepoint, S.W.. breeze, ram ...
29.60 44'Wellington, S.E., breeze, cloudy ... -9.60 60
New Plymouth, W., gale showery... 29.-0 56Cape Egmont, S.W gale, cloudy ... 29.-0 54
- Wanganui, S.S.W., fresh, ram -9.61 57
-'Farewell Spit, S.W., gale, clear ... 29.6 aSB..Westport, S.W gale, showery ... -9.-0 e 5.Greymouth. S., gale, clear ••• -
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Stephen Is., S., breeze overcast ... 29.64 4JGape Campbell, S., light, cloudy ... -9A- 60
.-Kaikoura, E., light, lair ...
.Akaroa Light, S.W., fresh cloudy ... 29.65 6-
.Nuggets, S., strong, squally oVfifi 43-Plu3, S.W., m. gale, overcast ... 29.66 43
WEATHER FORECAST.' Following Is tho official weather £ore-
Ca indications are still for generallycold
Fcloudy, unsettled weather, with showers.
Imt gradually Improving. Strong south-westMW gales may be expected1_ onstarn Ta.SIQB.IX Sea, and rOUQQ I\6W
. Zealand?"wltrh seas, but moderating
gradually. HIQH WATER-November 2 o -?2 § 43
At Taiaroa Heads . • • • g.lAt Port Chalmers .. ••
8.02v At Dunedin o,z “
? ARRIVALS.Tuesday, November 1.
v- Calm. s.s. (7 a.m.), 892 tons Manson,Jrom Wanganui, via ports. H. L. Tapleyan
T,maklnaei
BS. (10 a.m.), 8565 tons, J.'Hamilton, from' Glasgow and Llverpool. via.
..Panama and- north New Zealand ports.Turnbull. Martin, and Co., M ,Ken .
zle, Horn’ Wanganui, via ports. H. L. Tapley,an
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lan, from Oamaru. Master, agent.DEPARTURE.
m.r« 353..... H.y>
■'"'opSS'aTltrniT ..... H.M-.nott. for Westport, via ports.
EXPECTED ARRIVALS.Coastal and intercolonial.
Manuka, Melbourne, via ports, November 3.
Kahika, Wellington direct, November 3,a* nrm Wanganui, via ports, November 4.Wingatui, Auckland, via ports, November 4.Oretfi Invercargill, Port Craig, November 5.
West Nivaria, Lyttelton, Timaru.Nov 6TremeS. Lyttelton, Timaru. November 6.•Holmdale, Wellington. Wanganui, Nov. 7.
■«ale Wanganui, via ports, November 8.Kamo, Auckland, Lyttelton, November 8.ralm Wanganui, via ports, November 11.Kekerangu Adelaide. Wallaroo. Nov. 11.Walpiata. Auckland; via ports, November!!.
-■Rreeze Wanganui, via ports, November 12.Walkoualtr Sydney, via Bluff. November 12.Progress, Port Waikato, via ports, Nov. 14.-Sitjfonia, Auckland, Lyttelton Nov 18.•Remuera Lyttelton, Timaru, Nov. 15.•Canadian Pioneer, Timaru, November 20.Karetu, Newcastle. Sydney, November 22.Australlnd, Wellington, Lyttelton, Nov. 24.
Queen Eleanor, Lyttelton.. November 26.PROJECTED DEPARTURES,
Plrl, sob.. Auckland direct, to-day.'Breeze, Wanganui, via ports, to-day.
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v Manuka, Melbourne, via Bluff. November 3.Kahika, Gisborne, via porta, November d.
Storm, Wanganui, via ports, November 4.Wingatui, Auckland, via ports, Nov. 4.Oreti, Invercargill, Port Craig. November 7.Gale, Wanganui, via ports, November 7.Kamo, Gisborne, via ports, Nov. 9.West Nivaria, Wanganui. Nov 9Kent. 'Port Plrlo direct. November 10.Calm, Wanganui, via ports, November 11.Holmdale, Wanganui, via ports, Nov. 12.Waipiata, Auckland, via ports, Nov 12.Kekerangu. Lyttelton, Wellington, Nov. 14.Progress, Port Waikato, via ports, Nov. 14.Walkouaitl, Sydney, via ports, November 15.Sithonia, Wanganui, Sydney, Nov. 17.Remuera, Bluff, 'ffimaru. November IF.Turakina. New Plymouth direct. Nov. 20.Canadian Pioneer, Wellington, November 22.•Karetu, Sydney, via ports, November 24.Queen Eleanor. Bluff, Melbourne. Nov. 28.
OVERSEAS STEAMERS FOR OTAGO.West Nivaria (due Novembei 6).—Left
Loe Angeles September 14 tor Auckland.'Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Dun-edin and Wanganui; arrived Auckland Oc\ober 10.5 Tremeadow (due 6).—Left NewYork. September 17, for Auckland. Welllng-
'ton, Lyttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin; arrived‘’Auckland, October 23.- Sithonia (due November 15).—Left Galves-ton (Texas) September 28 for Auckland. Lyt-telton, Port Chalmers. Wanganui, and Syd-ney; due Auckland November 3.
Tongarlro (due November 10).—Left‘Liverpool September 17 (or Auckland, Wel-lington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; arrivedAuckland, October 23. '
Remuera (due November 15).—Left South-ampton. September 30 for Wellington, Lyt-telton Timaru. Port Chalmers, and Bluff:due Wellington, November 6.
West Ivan (due December 2).—Left LosAngeles October 17 for Auckland, Welling-ton, Nelson, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff;due Auckland, November 11.
Canadian Pioneer (due November 20).—Left Montreal September 25 for Auckland-Wellington, Lyttelton. Timaru, Dunedin andNapier; due Auckland November 10
Waikawa (due November 22). —Left LosAngeles October 25 for Papeete, Wellington,Dunedin, Lyttelton, Napier, Nelson and New-Plymouth; due Wellington November 16
Australlnd (due November 24).—LeftNew York October 8 for Auckland, Welling-ton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due AucklandNovember 10.
Queen Eleanor (due November 26).—LeuMontreal September 24 for Auckland, Wel-lington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff, Melbourneand Sydney, due Auckland Novembei 12
Port Curtis (duo December I).—Left NewYork October 15 for Auckland, Napier, Wel-lington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Now Ply-■ihouth; due Auckland 17.
Athenlo (due December 12).—Left Liver-pool October 18, for Auckland, Wellington.Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers; due Auck-land, November 25. .
lonic (due December 5). —Left Southamp-ton October 21, for Wellington, Lyttelton,Port Chalmers, and Bluff; duo Wellington.November 28.
Norfolk (duo November 30).—Left Liver-pool October 3 tc Auckland. Napier, Wel-lington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers; dueAuckland. November 9.
Gisla (due December 20).—Lett MontrealOctober 23 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyt-telton, Dunedin and Australian ports; dueAuckland December 8.
Canadian Seigneur (due December 23).Left Montreal October 27 for Auckland, Wel-lington, Lyttelton, Timaru and Dunedin;due Auckland December 12.
FOR NORTHERN PORTS.West Henshaw left Los Angeles October 12
for Auckland and Australian ports; dueAuckland November 6
Port Hardy, left London October 2 forAuckland and Wellington; due Auckland No-vember 12 .
■ Waitemata left San t rancisco October 25for Auckland and Wellington; due AucklandNovember 18.■ Matakana, left London October 17 for Suva,Auckland, Wellington and New Plymouth,due Auckland November 23.
Hororata, left London, October 27. forAuckland ’ and Wellington ; due AucklandDecember 7. '
Passat, left Galveston (Texas), September27, for Auckland, via Australian ports; dueAuckland December 10
PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES.Aorangl left Auckland October 25 for
Vancouver, via Suva and Honolulu; dueVancouver November 11
Niagara left Vancouver October 19 lorAuckland and Sydney, via Honolulu andSuva, due Auckland November 7- Tahiti Iteaves Sydney, November 3, andWellington, November 8, for San Francisco,via Rarotonga and Papeete: due San Fran-cisco, November 25.
Makura leaves San Francisco November 2tor Wellington and Sydney, via Papeete'andRarotonga; d«o Wellington November 21.
SHI TNG TELEGRAMS.AUCKLAND, November I.—Arrived : Uli-
maroa (7 p.m.), from Sydney: CanadianScottish (7.5 a.m.), from Wellington; Tofua(7 p.m.), from Pi.ll.
NEW PLYMOUTH. Oc'ober 31.—Sailed :
Totara (7.30 p.m.), for Wellington; Kai-manawa (8 p.m.), for Auckland. Novem-ber 1.—Arrived: Ngapuhi (5.30 a.m.), fromOnehunga.
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WANGANUI. November I.—Arrived ;
Storm (5.5 a.m.), from Picton, Sailed:flawera (8.7 a.m.), for Patea ; Kapiti (11.45A.m.), from Wellington.
WELLINGTON, November I.—Arrived :
Totara (6,40 p.m.). from New Plymouth:Wingatui (6.5 a.m.), from Auckland; Maori(7 a.m.), from Lyttelton. Sailed:Manuka (6.20 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Maori(7 50 p.m). for Lyttelton; Connt.hic (C. 50a,m.), for Auckland; Cysnet (8 a.m.), forKalkoura-
LYTTELTON. November I.—Arrived :
Wahine (6.35 a.m.), from Wellington;Holmdale (6.45 a.m.), from Dunedin.Sailed: Walptata (3.40 p.m.), for Auck-land: Holmdale (3.40 p.m.), for Wanganui;Wahine (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington.
SYDNEY, November I.—Arrived : Marama,from Wellington; Walkouaitl. from Bluff;Maheno (1.30), from Auckland.
FREMANTLE, November I.—Arrived :
Ormonde, from London. •
PANAMA, October 31.—Arrived : Cana-dian Challenger, from Auckland.
The Progress sailed last evening forOamaru, Timaru, and Lyttelton to completeloading for New Plymouth and Port Wai-kato.
Tho Opihi sailed last night for Oamaru,Timaru, and Lyttelton to complete loadingfor Wellington. Nelson, New Plymouth, andWestport.
The Timaru dredge arrived at Port Chal-mers yesterday morning to undergo itsannual overhaul. For some time past thedredge has been employed by the OamaruHarbour Board clearing the basin and en-trance at that port.
The Norwegian whaler will probably beready to leave Port Chalmers to-day forStewart Island.
The Breeze, which arrived here yesterdayafternoon from Wanganui, via porta, Is tosail this evening for Timaru, Lyttelton, Wel-lington. and Wanganui.
The auxiliary schooner Plrl will loadgeneral cargo at Dunedin to-day. She is tosail this evening direct for Auckland.
The Calm, which arrived here yesterdaymorning from Wanganui, via ports, sailedlast evening tor Timaru, Lyttelton, Welling-ton, and Wanganui.
A cable from Melbourne reports thearrival on Friday of the whale chasers, Star 9and Star 10. en route from Norway to Bluff.They will join the Ross Sea whaling fleetat the base at Stewart Island.
Tho Rimutaka is to leave Southamptonon November 12 with cargo for Wellington,Port Chalmers. Lyttelton, and Napier.
The Port Curtis sailed from New York onOctober 16 for Auckland, Napier, Welling-ton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, andAustralian ports. She is due at Aucklandon November 20.
The Kaponga Is due at Bluff about theend of next week to load timber and generalcargo for Melbourne and Adelaide.
The Port Darwin arrived at Bluff on Mon-day evening from Port Kembla to com-mence loading. She will load also at Lyttel-ton Gisborne, Auckland, Wellington, andNapier, and Is to sail finally from Napieron November 25 for London.
The American steamer West Nivaria ar-rived at Lyttelton on Sunday morning fromWellington to discharge cargo from SanPodro and Los Angeles. The vessel Is ex-pected to sail to-morrow for Dunedin andWanganui.
The Union Company's steamer Kurow wasexpected to leave Auckland yesterday forBluff direct. From Bluff, the Kurow willgo to Port Craig, where she will load timber,returning to Bluff about November 10 to loadfor Wellington and Auckland.
REMUERA FROM ENGLAND.The New Zealand Shipping Company ad-
vises that the Remuera, which left South-ampton on September 6 with cargo for dis-charge at Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru,Port Chalmers and Bluff, is expected atWellington on Saturday.
MAKURA AT SAN FRANCISCO.The Union Company advises that tho
R.M.S. Makura arrived at* San Franciscoon Friday last from Wellington. The vesselis timed to leave the American port to-dayfor Papeete, Rarotonga, Wellington, anaSydney. She is due at Wellington on No-vember 21.
CYDONIA FROM MONTREAL.The New Zealand Shipping Company ad-
vises that the Cvdonia is fixed to leave Mon-treal on November 23 with general cargo lordischarge at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttel-ton, Dunedin, Sydney and Melbourne.
CARGO FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA.The Kerkerangu is loading at South Aus-
tralian ports for Dunedin, Lyttelton, Nlington, Castlecliff, New Plymouth, Port-land and Auckland.
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The Kartigi, from Adelaide and Melbourne,left Williamstown on Saturday morning withcargo for discharge at Auckland, Now Ply-mouth and Wellington She is due at Auck-land on Saturdav
CORINTHIC’S LOADING PORTS.The Shaw, Savill. and Albion Company s
Corinthio was to leave Wellington yester-day for Auoklsnd to complete dischargeof her London cargo. The vessel wi l sub-scquently load ut Gisborne and We.lmgton,arriving back at the alter port on No-vember 10. She ia to leave Wellington onNovember 14 for Auckland and Napier tocomplete loading, end will sail from. Napieron November 26 for Southampton and woo-den, via Panama canal.
PERSONAL ITEMS.Captain J. G. Watson has been appointed
master of the Karetu, relieving Captain i.
B. Sowell for holiday leave. •
Mr J. S. Beaton has joined the Wahineas second officer, in succession to Mr b.W. Gibson, who has been appointed secondofficer of the Tahiti.
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Mr F. J. Cochrane is now third officerof the Hauraki, Mr R. Blampied havingbeen relived for holidays. . ,
Mr A. W. M'Donald has been appointedthird officer of the Komata, relieving MrR. Duffner, who is ashoro forwarders.
Mr R Lloyd is joining the Ngakuta aschief officer, vice Mr J. Dawson, who is
transferring to the Kowhai in a similarcapacity, relieving Mr S. C. Angus for hoh-
T E. Bevan has been appointed chiefofficer of the Kahika, Mr T. P. Evans com-ing ashore for instructions.
BUSY SHIP DISMANTLES.Following on their purchase recently of
Eastwood Swingler’s works at Derby, andCrowley’s Foundries, Sheffield, Thoa. W.Ward. Ltd., Sheffield, the well-known dis-mantled of works and ships, have purchasedthe cruiser Glasgow, which was with AdmiralCraddock’s fleet in the fight off Ooronel andsubsequently took part with Admiral Stur-dee’a fleet in the Falkland Islands battle,and the liner Ortega, which was in commis-sion until recently. In September, 1914.the Ortega, when chased by two German
cruisers off Cape George on the west coastof South America, escaped through the un-charted Nelson Channel, into which her pur-suers did not dare to follow Other vesselspurchased by the firm include the monitorsAbercrombie and Havelock.
BALTIC RE-CONDITIONED.The White. Star liner Baltic winch
hitherto has carried first, second and third-class passenger s in the company s Liverpool
and New York service via Queenstown, will,in future carry cabin, tourist third ,ca “lln'and third-class passengers Towards theend of last year the White Star inaugurated
a new service for these denominations withthe Cedric and Celtic, each 21,000 tons andthe support given to it by transatlantictravellers has been so gratifying that theBaltic (24,000 tons) will henceforth be asso-ciated with the steamers named in its main-
tenance The Baltic will be the largestcabin ship in the world, and the largesttourist third cabin ship from Liverpool
and Queenstown.
MOTOR SHIP TARONGA.Successful trials were run on September
7 by the twin-screw motor freighter iaronga,which the Deutsche Werke A-G. in Kiel havebuilt for the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Companyin Oslo. She is 460ft In length by 60tt Inbreadth, by 42ft in depth, and has a dead-weight carrying capacity of 9500 tons. Themachinery consists of two eight-cylinlerdouble-acting four-cycle Diesel motors of theDcutsche-Werke type, developing 5200 h.p.
The contract speed of _l4 knots was greatlyexceeded during the trial run.
i-This vessel is now en route to Australiafrom the Continent, and left Lisbon onOctober 17.
TURAKINA FROM LIVERPOOL.From Glasgow and Liverpool, via Panama
and north New Zealand ports, the steamerTurakina arrived at Dunedin yesterdaymorning. The vessel, which is under char-ter to the Federal Line, was berthed at theVictoria wharf to discharge the remainderof her Home cargo. The Turakina loadedsteel and iron goods, besides a largo quan-tity of general merchandise, at_ Glasgow,Avonmouth and Liverpool, and sailed finallyfrom the last-named port on September 3.The weather was fine across the Atlantic, andthe vessel arrived at Colon on the morning
of September 19. She cleared the canalthe same afternoon and had no soonerentered the Pacific than a heavy westerlyswell was encountered, accompanied oystrong galcg from that direction. The iron
and steel goods in the bottom of the holdcaused the steamer to roll more than shewould have done ordinarily, and the crewspent a very miserable time for a few days.Conditions improved after a time, and fairprogress was made. When neanng NewZealand the wind went found to the south-west, and the Turakina commenced to pitchand roll again. The head wind and roughseas delayed the vessel’s arrival at Aucklandby a few hours.
Captain J. Hamilton is In command andthe following are his officers Chief. MrA. E Taylor; second, Mr H. S. Rogers,third Mr A. W. Marshall; fourth, Mr K.Derbyshire; chief engineer, Mr A. Drum-mond; second, Mr G. M’Gregor; third. Mr
E Grant; fourth, Mr S. Anchors; fifth,Mr H. B. S. Woodhouse; sixth, Mr J.Do Wharf; seventh, Mr C. Jaques: chiefrefrigerating engineer, Mr J. Youell; second,Mr W. Saul ; wireless operator, Mr A.
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The Turakina will load at Dunedin andPort Chalmers. She will sail about No-vember 20 for New Plymouth, Auckland,Napier, Wanganui, Wellington and . Lyttel-ton to complete loading. The Turakina will*„jt finMlv from Lyttelton about December15 for London and West of England ports,via Panama.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.Malls close at tho Chief Post Office, Dun-
edin, as underTO-iJAY (WEDNESDAY).
For Australian States, South Africa, andthe East, via Sydney (per Ullmaroa. fromAuckland), by North Express, at 7 a.m.Late-fee letters at Railway Station, at 8.40a ’m ' THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 3.
PHI Tonga, Apia, and Pago, Pago (perTofua, from Auckland), by North Expressat 10.30 a.m. Late-fee letters at C.P.O. at11 a.m.; also Railway Station at 11.30 a.m.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 7.Rarotonga, Tahiti, United States of
America, Canada, Great Britain. Ireland,and Continent of Europe, via San Francisco(per Tahiti, from Wellington), by NorthExpress, at 10.15 a.m. Late-fee letters atC.P.O at 11 a.m ; also Railway Station atli 30 a.m Mall due in London about De-cember 6. Parcels for American States,Rarotonga, and Tahiti, close on Saturday,November 5, at noon.
DAILY.Wellington and North Island Districts,
Christchurch, and all northern offices—Monday Wednesday, Friday at 7 a.m.;Monday Tuesday. Thursday. Saturday at10.45 a.m
South Otago and Invercargill Districts. —
Monday Wednesday. Friday 7.30 E\m. :
Monday.“
Tuesday Thursday. Saturday, at3.30 p.m.
Central Otago District. 6 a.m.F. W. Penlington,
Chief Postmaster. BIRTHS.BENTON.—On November 1, at Nurse
Pearson's, “Rahui,” to the wife of J. EdwardR. Benton—a daughter.
BROUGH. —On November 1, at LouisaRoberts Hospital, Middlemarch, to Mr' andMrs L. Brough—twin sons,
JARVIS.—On November 1, at NurseGuppies. "El Nldo,” to Mr and Mrs Jarvis,Brighton road. Green Island—a daughter.
SPARROW.—On 31st October, at “LaRochelle,” to Mr and Mrs S. M. Sparrow—-a son.
DEATHS.BEATON. —On October 31, 1927, at Dun-
edin, Catherine M'Dougall Beaton, of 470Castle street, widow of Archibald Beaton;aged 72 years. "At rest/' Private Inter-ment. No flowers by request.—R. M'Leanand Son, undertakers.
GREENALL.—On November 1 ( suddenly 1at his residence, 288 Vogel street, Dunedin,Thomas, dearly beloved husband of AmyGreenall (formerly of Rlversdale) ; aged 69years. Deeply mourned. Private Interment.—Hope and Kingston, undertakers.
HURCOMB.—At Naseby, on November 1,Mary Anne, relict of William Hurcomb; Inher eighty-first year. "Resting.”—TheFuneral will leave the residence of Mrs Daw-son Naseby, on Thursday, the 3rd Inst., at2 p.m., for Kyeburn Cemetery.
HYDE.—At Palmerston, on November 1.Minnie Louise, beloved wife of W. H. Hyde,Ardgowan; aged 54 years. Private inter-ment at Palmerston To-morrow (Thursday),3rd November.
LEWIS. —On Tuesday, Ist November,1927 at her residence, Palmerston, Ellen,dearly beloved wife of Tom Lewis; aged 60years. Deeply mourned. Private Interment.
ROSS.—On Tuesday. November 1, 1927,at the residence of his son-in-law, D. H.Craig, Menzies Ferry (late of Maungatua),Daniel Ross ; aged 80 years. Husband of thelate Jane Ross.
SUTHERLAND.—At her residence, 159Nelson street, Enwood, on Saturday, October20 1927, Annie Maud Sutherland, dearlybeloved wife of S. R. Sutherland. "At rest.”Private Interment.—J. Fraser and Co., under-takers. "VIEMORIAM.
BARR.—In loving memory of Robert Barr,who died at N’otherpark Farm, Owaka, onNovember 2, 1921.
His smiling face and cheery ways arepleasant to recall: .. ,
He had a kindly word for each, and diedbeloved by all.
daughters.FALLOWFIELD. —In loving memory of
my dear husband and father, Joseph Fallow-field who died suddenly at Balclutha onNovember 2. 1926. “Loved, remembered,and longed for always.”—lnserted by hisloving wife and family.
HILTON. —In loving memory of Eliza,dearly loved wire of James Hilton, whopassed away on November 2, 1924.
She bade no one a last farewell,She said good-bye to none.
The heavenly gates were opened.And a loving voice said, “Come.”
daughters.MTNNES.—In unfading, affectionate re-
membrance of Alice, my devoted wife.At the first sweet dawn of lightYour form still greets my sight.
M'KENZIE.—In sad and loving remem-brance of Dora, who departed this life, 2ndNovember, 1924, at Dunedin.
Asleep In Jesus; peaceful rest,Whose waking Is supremely blest.No fear, no woe shall dim that hourThat manifests the Saviour’s power.
—lnserted by her parents, brothers, andsisters. .
IN MEMORIAM.FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
HEWSON.—In sad but lovingmemory of our dear son andbrother. Private John Hewson,killed while in action, " Somewherein France,” November 2, 1916;aged 20 years and 11 months. "Soloved, so mourned.”—lnserted byhis loved ones.
HEWSON.—II2BI, To the evergay and gallant memory of PrivateJohn Hewson. 12th Reinforcement,killed, " Somewhere in France ”;
aged 20.
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It computing the unes of space to bo occupiedadvertisers are notified that they con reckon s'j
words to the line Ail words over 30 are. ther*fore, charged fid for each six words
Notifications ol Births Marriages, and Death-appearing in the Daily Times are inserted al*in the Witness without additional charge
Advertisers are informed that letters addresee"to a nnm de plume or initials, care ot any PostOffice, will not in future be received bv thePopfrn’ rVpnrinient
TO-DAY’S EVENTS.
SALES BY AUCTION.Park, Reynolds, Ltd., at Rooms, at 2 p.m.
Art china, crystal, fancy goods, etc.Alex. Harris, Ltd., at Rooms, at 1.30 p.m.—
Plano, household furniture, and effects.
MEETING.Kelso.—Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Show.AMUSEMENTS.
His Majesty’s Theatre.—Redcastla Carnival.Princess Theatre.—Fullers’ Vaudeville.Octagon Theatre. —Pictures.Empire Theatre.—Pictures.Queen’s Theatre. —Pictures.Grand Theatre. —Pictures.Plaza Theatre.—Pictures.Everybody’s Theatre. —Pictures.King Edward Theatre.—Pictures.Carisbrook.—Otago primary schools’ sports
meeting.St. Paul’s Schoolroom.—Bazaar.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.“Macreda.’ —You omit to mention the
authority for the statement respectingthe signing of the Peace Treaty.
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMESWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1927.
THE PETROL TAX.An unmistakable hint of the intentionof the Government to impose a tax onpetrol was contained in the PublicWorks Statement which was presentedto Parliament within the last fortnight.In it the Minister observed that “ afurther source of revenue is required”to admit of the continuance of the pro-gramme of highway construction and ofthe present standard of maintenance ofpublic roads. Other objects to whichadditional revenue may be applied werespecified as those of enabling the High-ways Board to grant subsidies liberalenough to ensure that the roads radiat-ing from the principal centres of popu-lation may be satisfactorily re-condi-tioned within a reasonable time and ofproviding assistance for the maintenanceof a system of'secondary highways. Theneed for the realisation of the objectswhich the Minister thus outlined is verygenerally recognised. The owners anddrivers of motor vehicles are parti-cularly interested in the constructionand maintenance of well-surfaced roadsand have for a considerable time beeninsistent in their demands that a pro-gressive reading policy should be pur-sued. The imposition of the petroltax is the answer to thesedemands. The Leader of the Oppositionexpressed the belief on Monday night,when the taxation proposal was broughtforward, that the tyre tax was to havebeen withdrawn whenever a petrol taxwas introduced. It may be surmised,however, that both taxes are necessaryif good roads are to be provided. Theproceeds of the tyre tax, at any rate,are insufficient for the purpose. “ Anexamination of the figures representingthe importation of motor vehicles andthe cost of maintaining the highwaysurfaces shows,” it was said in thePublic Works Statement that as thenumber of cars increases maintenanceof road surfacing increases practically inthe same ratio. Since 1924 the increasein the cost of maintaining the highwaysalone represents from £5 to £6 per an-num per additional motor vehicle re-gistered since that year, whereas theadditional contribution from motortaxation to the highways funds repre-sents approximately only £3 per annumper motor vehicle.”
A tax of fourpeuce per gallon ofpetrol is undoubtedly, as the Leaderof the Opposition described it, “ fairlystiff” when it comes on top of the othertaxes and fees that are levied uponowners of motor vehicles. It is certainlyhigher than was generally anticipated.Except, however, to the extent that itfalls unevenly upon different classes ofowners and that it is harsh in its appli-cation to the owners of motor convey-ances that are used exclusively in citydelivery work, it should be paid cheer-fully enough if only the assurance canbe given that the expenditure of theproceeds of the tax will result in theconstruction and maintenance of reallygood roads. In that case, the ownersof motor vehicles will fe recouped theamount of the tax over and over againin the saving in wear-and-tear. Butit is absolutely essential that goodroads shall be provided. Otherwise,those who have to pay the petrol taxwill have reason to complain that theyhave been unfairly treated. It is esti-mated that the tax will yield £720,000a year. That sum, judiciously expended,will go a long way towards the con-struction and maintenance of roads thatwill bo suited to the requirements ofmodern traffic. Under present condi-tions, a good deal of money is, it is tobe feared, frittered away in temporarilypatching up roads. A policy of thatkind is simply wasteful, and any policyof construction and maintenance thatwill not be productive of durable roadsmust also be wasteful. If tne best re-sults are to be secured from the ex-penditure of the proceeds of the tax, itwill probably be desiratfle that the workof road formation shall be executed bycontract, for that may be expected toensure the employment of the most suit-able appliances and the most skilledlabour. It is, of course, not to be sup-posed that the state of all the high-ways will be improved, as by magic,through the provision of the funds thatwill be made available from the collec-tion of the new tax. The process ofconstruction and re-construction willnecessarily extend over a considerableperiod of time. But some of the ad-vantages of the adoption of the policy 1
that is rendered possible by the imposi-tion of the petrol tax should speedilymanifest themselves. A fresh outlet forthe utilisation of labour is being openedout which should appreciably mitigatethe evil of unemployment. Moreover,the knowledge that a definite pro-gramme of reading is to be enteredupon should encohrage settlement andconsequently contribute to the develop-ment of the resources of the country.
THE POST OFFICE ACCOUNT.The main feature of the Post and Tele-graph Bill uow before Parliament is theproposal to establish the same independ-ent system of accountancy for the Postand Telegraph Department as now ob-tains in the case of the Railways De-partment. Like all other departmentalaccounts, that of the railways excepted,the Post Office account is comprehendedin the general revenue account of theDominion. The establishment of thePost and Telegraph Department on abasis independent of the Treasury isdictated, no doubt, by the desire thatit should be administered as strictly aspossible in accordance with commercialprinciples and conducted as a distinctbusiness enterprise, the financial resultsof the operations of which will be shownin its own separate account. There areprovisions in the Bill under which thecapital liability of the Post and Tele-graph Department is to be determined,and the payment of interest upon thatliability into the ordinary revenue ac-count of the Consolidated Fund isauthorised. The necessity for this pro-vision arises, of course, from the factthat the Consolidated Fund is meetingat the present time the interest chargeson the capital liability of the depart-ment. It is provided also that the pro-fits from the operations of the PostOffice Savings Bank shall he receivedas hitherto by the Treasury. The intro-duction of independent accountancy inthe case of the Post and Telegraph De-partment will be attended by the ad-vantage that there will be a clear dis-closure of the actual financial resultsof the department’s operations. In theview expressed by a contemporary it isalso a point in favour of the proposalthat it disposes of the possibility ofusing the post and telegraph servicesas an instrument of taxation, as, withindependent accountancy, their chargesmay be adjusted without reference Jothe effect upon the general finance ofthe Government, the only external con-sideration being the necessity of meet-ing the interest liability. One effect ofthe alteration, it is true, will be that,for the time being, any comparison be-tween the results of the annual opera-tions of the Consolidated Fund will berendered increasingly difficult. Timewas when the Public Accounts were areasonably open book to those interestedin their inspection. But within the pastyear or two they have been presented ii ia more complicated form than previ-ously, and this severance of the PostOffice account from the revenue accountwill necessarily render the institutionof comparisons of value a still more un-satisfactory task. This does not, how-ever, constitute a valid argumentagainst the change. It is probably de-sirable that the department should beplaced on an independent footing; Itis growing, according to Mr Coates, ata rate which very few people realise.If the innovation should encourage de-partmental initiative in the improve-ment of the services, valuable as theygenerally are, that are offered to thepublic, so much the better.
Mr E. E. D. Clarke, owner o£ Trivalve,the winner of the Melbourne Cup and theV.R.C. Derby, is evidently more devotedto the gentle art of Izaak Waiton than tothe “ sport of kings.” At the presenttime ho is in Dunedin and he is leavinghere to-day for Temuka, where he spentshis annual holiday trout-fishing in theSouth Canterbury rivers. During hisabsence in the Dominion his chestnut colthas won two of the most valuable racesin Australia, and, in doing so, has inci-dentally performed a feat which has notbeen equalled since Patrobus won this“double” in 1915. As a result of Tri-valve’s success in these two races MrClarke will receive in stakes a sum in thevicinity of £15,000.
A collision botwen a motor lorry and acable car at the junction of Highgate andHart street at 3.30 yesterday afternoonresulted in the derailment of the car anda stoppage of an hour and a-half in therunning of the cable service. The car,which was being tried out after the fittingof new wheels, was travelling towardstown, and there wore no passengers. Ap-parently the driver of the lorry, which wasowned by Messrs M‘Leod Bros., andwhich was travelling towards Mornington,thought that the tram would stop in theusual way, and intended to pass in frontof it, while it was stationary. Neither thetram' nor the lorry was damaged in thecollision, but tire car was pushed off therails, and the gripper fouled the cable.Before the cable service could be resumedthe gripper had to be out with an oxy-acetylene flame. Buses were employeduntil the line was cleared a few minutesbefore 5 o’clock, and no inconvenience wascaused.
The grocers assistants’ dispute was hoardin the Conciliation Council at Wellingtonyesterday (says a Press Association tele-gram). The only alterations made in theaward are in respect of wages and theproportion of juniors outside a radius of 50miles from the city. Wages represent asligh tincrease.
It is usual for a borough council tocommence a meeting with some corre-spondence to engage its attention, buithere was an exception at last night’s meet-ing of the West Harbour Council. Severalletters of an unimportant nature were readby the town clerk, but there was an entireabsence of correspondence in the way ofcomplaints from residents. Practically theonly business which engaged the attentionof the councillors were the various reports,and these were quickly disposed of. Adiscussion on Main road matters and thejubilee celebrations of the borough fol-lowed at the conclusion of the ordinarybusiness.
The College Committee of the Board ofGovernors of Canterbury College lias re-ceived a report from a sub-committee ap-pointed to consider Professor J. Shelley’sproposal to establish an experimentalSchool of Pedagogical Research in con-nection with the college. The CollegeCommittee has approved of the proposal(says the Lyttelton Times). It has ap-pointed Messrs W. Brock and L. B. Woodto select a site in the suburbs, and it hasapproved of the following suggestions byProfessor Shelley:—The school to haveabout 100 scholars. The Education Depart-ment to be asked to make grants to theBoard of Governors for building and run-ning the school equivalent to the sum sucha school would cost if it wore an ordinarypublic school, or a “special school.” Thestaffing of the school to be in the handsof the Board of Governor's, and appoint-ments to the staff to be regarded by thedepartment as “ special appointments.”The Professor of Education to be directorof the school, and to work in collabora-tion with the chief inspector of the districtand principal of the Training College. TheCollege Committee has decided that theproposals should be placed before theDirector of Education in the first place ata personal interview. It has instructedthe registrar to inquire when the directorwill bo in Christchurch. The Board ofGovernors on Monday approved of theCollege Committee’s actions.
A long stretch of the Main South roadon the other side of Henley has now beentopped with a thick coating of bindinggravel, and is settling down into a goodcondition. This gravel is also being usedon the highways throughout the surround-ing district, and for ballasting by theRailways Department. It is of a distinctive reddish-yellow colour, and is beingobtained from a hand bank of sluicingtailings at Manuka on the Lawrence rail-way line. This bank was originally formedby the working of a gold sluicing claim afew hundred yards from the station, andafter the operations of the gold-seekers hadceased, the plant was taken over by thePublic Works Department and later bythe Railways Department, An unlimitedquantity of the clean, coloured gravel isbeing brought down to a convenient levelby water pressure, after which it istrucked on a siding and railed to variousparts of the district.
Speeding of motor oars on the MainNorth road was one of the matters whichclaimed the attention of the West HarbouiBorough Council at its meeting last even-ing. It was mentioned by several coun-cillors that the practice of speeding bysome motorists when passing through theborough was positively dangerous. Somemotor car drivers, it was stated, were“road hogs,” and the sooner they weretaught a severe lesson the better it wouldbo for the residents, as there was alwaysa danger of persons being run down. Thecouncil decided to bring the matter beforethe local constable, with a request thathe should make an effort to detect theoffenders and take the necessary actionagainst them.
According to statements made by Rox-burgh fruit-growers to a Daily Times re-porter yesterday, the coming season islikely to be a particularly productive onefor Central Otago fruit. Up to the presentthe weather has been very suitable, andthe indications are that a majority of theorchards will have excellent yields, al-though the fruit may not be ready so earlyas usual. In the opinion of representativegrowers who have interests in the citymarkets, the plentiful season is almostcertain to bring about a reduction in fruitprices. An agitation for cheap railage toDunedin is now being promoted, and ifthe growers are successful, consumers willreceive the benefit in the form of morerapid communication and fruit at lowerrates. An indication of the season's pros-pects may be gathered from the estimatesof growers, who consider that the amountof wood used for cases will approach arecord.
Judgment was given for plaintiffs bydefault in the Magistrate’s Court yester-day morning by Mr J. R. Bartholomew,S.M., in the following cases:—Maddox andWateon v. G. Heads. £4 for goods sup-plied, and costs (£1 6s 6d); John M'Lenmmv. Henry Tasman Braxton (\Vmton), £2Bs, balance due on a gramophone, andcosts (£1 8s 6d); Amalgamated Society ofRailway Servants of New Zealand v. J. A.Blackwood (South Dunedin), £2 17s 6d forsubscriptions in arrear, and costs (£1 ■6d); J. MTntyre v. A. Scott (a marriedwoman), £2 15s. balance due for goods,and costs (£1 5s 6d, judgment was againstdefendant’s separate estate) ; D.I.C. v.Annie Soott, £2 16s on an account stated,and costs (£1 3s 6d); Waters, Ritchie, anaCo., v. H. E. Waddiok (South Invercargill),£55 15s 9d money lent, and costs (£4 19s6d); M. Silverstone v. uohn Hussey, £5for rent and for money lent, and costs (£13s 6d); H. J. Mulqueen v. 0. Hubener(Invercargill), £1 2s 6d for board and lodg-ing, and costs (8s); Amalgamated Societyof Railway Servants of New Zealand v.W. Gavegan, £1 19s for union subscrip-tions, and costs (9s).
Apparently private motorists are not theonly offenders against the speed regula-tions on country roads. At the monthlymeeting of the Bruce County Council yes-terday, Cr H. M. Driver remarked on thespeed of two City Corporation motor buseswhich passed through the county on Sun-day last. These buses, said Cr Driver,were travelling at a speed considerablyabove that set down for such vehicles, andhe thought it would do no harm if thecorporation were reminded of the fact thatsuch a speed limit existed. He thenmoved—" That the Dunedin City Corpora-tion be written to, drawing attention tothe speed of its buses over the countyroads, and pointing out that the regula-tion speed limit is 19 miles per hour.”The motion was seconded by Cr W. Belland carried unanimously.
He was an implement man, rather fondof bowls (says the Christchurch Sun), andhis mission in life was to call on farmersan& endeavour to persuade them that histractors, etc., were the best over. Hecalled on one farmer and listened to animpassioned oration against daylight sav-ing and the death-dealing destruction withwhich it was going to afflict the farmingcommunity. He mildly parried the attack,thinking of another hour on the green eachevening. “Is your time right?” he askedlater, noticing the clock on the mantel-piece. "We keep it 40 minutes fast,” wasthe reply. “We find it convenient towork the farm that way.” “It must bethe other 20 minutes you object to then,”said the implement man. There was noorder that day !
A man whose disobedience of a mainten-ance order for the support of his youngchildren had cost him a term in gaol, andwho had since refused to pay anything inreduction of the arrears, was severelyspoken to by Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M., inthe Magistrate’s Court at Wellington onMonday (says the Evening Post). Inter-rupting the man in the middle of avigorous criticism of the maintenanceorder, Mr Salmon said: “I am not goingto waste words with you about the meritsof the original order. That stands. Solong as you are in employment, you mustpay maintenance. I am not going to haveyou withholding payments and using themas a lover Ho force your wife to let yousee the children. I will stand no nonsense.On your next appearance here, you willbe sentenced to six months’ imprisonmentstraight off.”“I am not connected with the movement
to decry white bread, nor am I out toadvocate wholemeal bread except by nor-mal means,” said G, C. Barrett, inthe final address to the Bakers’ Confer-ence in Auckland on Friday evening ou“The Standardisation of Wholemeal.” Theexpression of opinions that followed showedthat a. division of thought exists amongthe bakers of Australia and also amongthose of New Zealand. “The duty of thebaker,” said Mr J. H. M'Dougall, of Aus-tralia, “is to give the public what it de-mands, and not to criticise its likes anddislikes.” This appeared to be the generalopinion, and most of the delegates agreedthat the choice should be left to thepublic.
While fishing on the south beach atTimaru a few days ago an angler, Mr F.Beal, suddenly found that a rather large“ fish ” had satisfied its curiosity by be-coming caught on his line. The “ fish ”
was eventually found to be a shark, withwhich Mr Beal had a fierce fight beforesuccess came his way. The shark was eightfeet long, had a girth of 36 inches,and contained a varied assortment ofsmaller fish inside it. It was caught onan ordinary heavy cod line.
Our Christchurch correspondent statesthat thieves entered the premises of MessrsE. Reece, Ltd., on Monday night and madeoff with goods to the value of about £ls.The articles taken were watches andmedals, which points to the work havingbeen done by boys. An attempt was madeto open a safe, one key Wing broken anda second left broken and twisted in thelock. No money was taken. Entrance wasgained by climbing the back gate, whichis six feet high.
Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., presidedover a brief sitting of the City PoliceCourt yesterday morning, and had broughtbefore him for sentence William Ramsay,who appeared on a charge of having, onOctober 25, received from Herbert Deogoods of the total value of £6 7s 6d know-ing them to have been dishonestly obtained.His Worship convicted and admitted ac-cused to probation for a term of threeyears, a condition being that he reportto the police weekly. The necessity forcomplying strictly with this condition wasstrongly emphasised.
At the executive meeting of the Councilof Christian Congregations, held yesterdayafternoon, the following resolution wascarried—“ That we strongly recommendthat as far as possible the churches, parti-cularly those in the city, adopt 7 o'clock asthe hour of starting the evening servicesduring the summer months.”
In the Supreme Court yesterday, subse-quent to the conclusion of the criminalsittings, Mr Justice Sim agreed to setaside to-morrow for the hearing of thecase of Maider v. Barr. This is a claimfor the rectification or recifrion of anagreement, and there is a counter-claimfor £2475. Undefended divorce cases will
o taken on Saturday. On the Kth inst.,his Honor will leave for Invercargill todeal with criminal and civil business. Thisleaves next week free for fixtures, and hisHonor advised parties to bring their caseson then if possible, as he was afraid hewould nothave much time in Dunedin afterhis return from Invercargill.
The following are the returns of infec-tious diseases at the Dunedin and FeverHospitals for the week ended at noon onMonday:—Diphtheria, remaining 0; scar-let fever, admitted 1, discharged 1, remain-ing 2; erysipelas, remaining 1. The totalsare: Admitted 1, discharged 1, remaining3.
Matters in connection with the jubileecelebrations of the borough of West Har-bour were discussed at last night’s meetingof the council. The celebrations will beheld on the evening of Saturday, Novem-ber 26, in the form of a social gathering,to which all the former members of thecouncil and former mayors will bo invited.
The John M'Glashan College is provid-ing for throe open bursaries for thesecondary department of the school, whichwill be competed for in December., Theyare of the value of £4O (£lO per annum forfour years). All boys in Otago and South-land, who are under 14 years of age, areeligible, provided they have passed theproficiency examination before the end ofthe 1927 school year.
A Press Association telegram from Wel-lington states that the 11 members ofParliament who were marooned over theweek-end on Kapiti Island, got back yes-terday morning, though the landing atParaparaumu was not without difficulty.
Waikiti geyser at Rotorua started to playagain on Labour Day and has continuedto do so, sometimes sending up shots ashigh as 40 or 50 feet (states the New Zea-land Herald’s correspondent). About fouryears ago this geyser played for a shortperiod, but at that time it had not playedfor 15 years. It is of conical formation andis situated about 70ft higher than the greatPohutu geyser. From the amount of de-posit of silica it must have been the sceneof great activity in the past. Pohutu hasnot played for about four weeks, but it isnot considered that the playing of Waikitihas any connection with the silence ofPohutu.
The enthusiasts who are supplying NewZealand with nightingales appear to havetaken it for granted (as do all who bring usstrange beasts, birds, and plants) that wewant them, and that they will be whollygood for us (says the Auckland Star). Butis it certain that the bird will not acquirebad habits? It may develop in these newsurroundings a song that will make nightnot beautiful but ugly, and it may eventake to killing ’ sheep. And what of thebird’s interests? When winter comes, willthe migratory instinct operate irresistibly,and will Hr be able to cross the sea toAustralia or the Pacific Islands? Againstsuch objections must be placed, of course,the possibility of it stimulating our writers.What are two of the most wonderful linesin English poetry may be translated hereinto something like “magic casementsopening on the mud of dairy farms mmortgaged lands forlorn,” but this is awretched thought, unwoi thy of a seasonthat promises better times.
A Wanganui man recently accepted withenthusiasm and gratitude ’an offer of amotor ride to Wellington. With visions ofa cheap trip he set out gaily to meet hisfriends, but he was no longer in a gaymood when he was informed that he_ mustdrive the car owing to the indisposition ofthe owner. A few miles from Wanganuithe car required some petrol, and the“ guest ” paid up like a hero. A punctureand a blow-out necessitated his attentionlater on, and the changing of tyres anarepairs were done without assistance fromthe owner of the car or his family. Afterpaying the refreshments bills further alongthe road, the guest was no longer happy,and on arrival at Wellington he declinedwith thanks an invitation to have dinner atan hotel with the family. He returned toWanganui by train, vowing never againto accept-an offer of a long-distance motortrip with friends.“Every opportunity should be taken to
inculcate a love of good music in schoolchildren," said Mr R. Douglas Tayler,supervisor of musical education to thaEducation Department, in an address toAuckland school teachers. Music was oneof the greatest forces in life, he said, andit was one of- the forces they could notwell afford to leave out of account in theeducational system. Music bad immensevitalising powers, and in that direction layone of its great uses in the school. Itgave the children energy, and cate shouldbe taken that they were instructed in thebest sort of music. On the other hand,music could be destructive. Good musicimproved human nature and had a re-fining power; but there was a poisonousand dangerous element creeping mto thepopular music of to-day—-not 'in all popu-lar music, but in some of it. There wasa powerful discordant element in some ofthe music of to-day that must have a verybaneful effect on the minds of the youngpeople who danced to it continually. Atfirst, said Mr Tayler, music in the schoolsshould be purely recreative. Every oppor-tunity should be taken to teach sight read-ing, and the children should be taught tounderstand our fine national songs, andsome of the simpler classics.
We have received £2 from ”Inasmuch ”
(Waitahuna) for Dr Barnardo’s HomesFund.
Bring your diamonds to us and havethe mountings examined. Examinationcosts you nothing.—Williamsons (nextThe Bristol Piano Co.).—Advt.
Many years’ experience, plus the mostup-to-date equipment scientific optometryca. suggest, entitles W. V. Sturmer.G.A.0.C., D.5.0.1., Octagon, Dunedin, toguarantee complete, satisfaction in all eyetroubles. Advt.
A. E. J. Blakeley and W. E. Bagley.dentists, Bi.-k of Australasia, corner orBond and Rattray streets (next Tele-graph Office). Telephone 12-359.—Advt.
For Diamond Engagement Rings, Re-liable Watches, and Optical Service,visit Peter Dick, the most ..liable Watch-makers, Jewellers, and Opticians, 490Moray place (opposite -City Hotel).—Advt.
BANKRUPT CHARGED.
CONTRACTION OF DEBTS ALLEGED.
(Pkb United Press Association.)WELLINGTON, November 1.
A charge of having been bankrupt andhaving contracted debts without reason-able expectation of being able to pay washeard in the Supreme Court to-day againstAlfred George Wallace, a fruit merchant,of Wellington.
The Official Assignee gave evidence thatin July, 1926, Wallace’s liabilities wereover £7OOO, and his assets, including houseproperty, were £2910. Witness told himthat the position was irretrievable. Wit-ness spoke of Wallace’s hopes and chancesof selling or otherwise tiding oyer, hutthe position was irretrievable unless Wal-lace could get the cash. The capitl turn-over was £75,000, and from questions towitness it appeared that the bankruptcywas forced by Australian creditors andnot New Zealand. The New Zealandcreditors were very sympathetic, as theyunderstood the local conditions. No onehad suggested that Wallace had not beenhonest.
After a lengthy retirement the jurywas unable to agree, and a new trial wasordered for the next sittings of theSupreme Court in February.
MANAWATU SHOW.
EXCELLENT DISPLAY OF STOCK.
(Per Jnited Press Association tPALMERSTOiN N., November 1.The weather was boisterous for the open-
ing day of the Manawatu show. Heavyrain fell overnight, and there were showersthroughout the morning. There is an ex-cellent display, with increased entries.Tin. judging of stock will commence to-morrow.
OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 19278
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
THIS WEEK’S
QTAGO WITNESS(S 4 Pages),
ContainsA SUMMARY OF THE WEEK’S
NEWS OF THE WORLD.FEATURES FOR THE HOME, THE
FARM. THE STATION. AND THESPORTING FIELDS.
OLD COACHING DAYS: THELIGHTS OF COBB AND CO. INOTAGO.
By E. M. Lovell-Smitli.“MY COUNTRY NOTEBOOK.”
By Murihiku.“PATCHWORK PIECES: XXII—-
LABOUR DAY WEEK-END.By Eileen Service.
“GRAPHIC NOTINGS: XLIX—-WEATHERING THE WEATHER.”
By Lens.“LAWN TENNIS AND HOW TO
PLAY IT; lII—THREE GREATESSENTIALS.”
By Rene Lacoste.“AT THE SHRINE OF WAGNER.”
By Derek Jackson.“THE PROGRESS OF AVIATION:
A CURRENT RECORD OFEVENTS.”
“THE HANDY MAN’S CORNER:MAKING A FOLDING CANVASCOT.”
SHORT STORIES—-“THE POET’S WIFE.” By DearmerMacCormac.“THE LOAN.” By L. E. Sellman.“NOW’S YOUR CHANCE.” By
Arthur Cursham.
THE NOVELIST—-“TWO FAIR DAUGHTERS.” By
Stella M. During.“THE GATE OF RINGING SANDS.”
By Ottwell Binns.
FOR THE LITTLE FOLK—-“THE ADVENTURES OF PORKY.”
By Ruth Herslet. Illustrated byDurable.
“CHUMS’ TALK TO TOILERS: XI—-THE JOINER.” By Ern Shaw.
“CHUMS IN THE DEEP SEA: IV.”By Ern Shaw.
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLEFOLK.
WOMEN’S SECTION—-“ TABLE TALK.”“A LETTER FROM HOME.” By
Sheila Scobie Macdonald.“ OUR G RLS.” By Esther.“IN FASHION’S REALM.” By Mar-
guerite.“ FROCKS AND FASHIONS IN LON-
DON.” By a Lady Correspondent.HOME INTERESTS.HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
LITERATURE AND LIFE—-“THE BIRD.” By Rose Fyleinan.“WRITERS AND READERS.” By
Edwin Hall.BOOKS AND BOOKMEN.BOOKS OF THE DAY.
THE SKETCHER—-“ CLIPPER SHIPS.” By Robert N.
Rose.“FAME AND SNUBS.”“WOMEN WHO INTEREST MEN.”
ORDERS FOR BRITISH BUILDERS.That Dutch shipbuilding vards are ex-
periencing more difficulties in competingwith foreign yards, especially with those ofGroat Britain, is evident from the factthat during July a well-known Rotterdamfirm of shipowners was compelled to placethe order for two now vessels with a Uorthof England firm, Messrs Van Nievelt,Goudrinan and Co., the firm in* question,would naturally have preferred Jo give thework to a Dutch yard, and, in fact, re-quested tenders from all the leading Dutchyards. After full consideration, however,these vards were informed that the tenderssubmitted were all much too high, sc thatthe owners were reluctantly compelled tocancel their arrangements for new ships. Itwas only some time later that these ownersdecided to try and place the order abroad,and the offer received 'rom Messrs WilliamGray and Co., of West Hartlepool, provingto be much lower than the lowest quotationfrom a Dutch vard the contract was placedwith them The order is tor two cargovessels of 9000 tons each, driven by steam,and to be delivered in May and June ofnext yean
THE ILLUSTRATIONS INCLUDE—
Dunedin Competitions Society’s AnnualFestival; First Prize Winners.
Gore Racing Club’s Meeting on LabourDay.
Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society’s SpringShow.
Old Coaching Days: Cobb and Co. inOtago.
Teaching L.i-wn Tennis in Christchurch.Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring Meet-
ing.Laying the Foundation Stone of the New
Labour Hall at Invercargill.Opening of the Season at the Dunedin
Bowling Club’s Green.A Novelty in Weather: Snow in October.Memorial Window to the Late Dr
Cameron.Anglican Synod in Dunedin.The New Premier of New South Wales.Black Head and Green Island Beach,
Near Dunedin.Path to arden of Eden, Paradise, Glen-
orchy.In the Kauri Bush, North Auckland.
stupendous sensational sale*
Of
ALL-BRITISH GRAMOPHONES.Homo Recreations, 167 Rattray street, are offer ng, for a limited period,
LA GLORIA! LA GLORIA r LA GLORIA!(The First Gramophone to Take Electrically Recorded Records),
On Marvellous Terms.
£3 Worth of Records Free. Free Needles. Free Service. Two Years’ Guarantee.
NO DEPOSIT. 5/- A WEEK. NO DEPOSIT.
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TO HOMES WITH DESTRUC-A TOES OR HOT-WATERBOILERS
You want a coal that burns well, givesplenty of heat, and is not expensive—inshort, a coal that will give you all thehot water you require at a low cost.
WARONUI” is the coal you want—it’sideal for use in destructors or grates withhot water boilers.
Note the Cash Price —only 21s 9d (net)half-ton, delivered city boundary.
“THE MOST ECONOMICALCOAL.”
THE BRUCE RAILWAY AND COALCOMPANY, LTD.,
Vogel street.’Phone 11-779.
All Coals on the market delivered.
RETAILERS.Retailers are advised to be cautious
in stocking cheap, artificially-flavoured
and coloured cordials this season, as
Thomsons propose to launch <. vigorouscampaign in support of pure drinks.
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The Friends of the late DANIEL ROSSare Invited to attend his Funeral, which willleave the Residence of his son-in-iaw, D.H. Craig. Menzles Ferry, on THURSDAY,November 3, at 1.30 p.m., for the EdendaleCemetery.
H. M’KERROW,Undertaker.
JJNDERTAKERS.HUGH GOURLEY (LTD.).
7 JLaRKE STREET.Telephone 10-407.
Services available Day and NightEstablished 1870.
|JOPE & KINASTON,UNDERTAKERS,
78 ST. ANDREW STREET.
Economy with Efficiency.Telephone 12-002. Day or Night.
t> M'LEAN & SON (late Cole andV. Springer), Economical Under
lakers, 210 George street Lateo' MotorService. ’Phone 18-192 Private phone10-410, day or nigh' J Haigh. Kaikoraiam Roslyn representative.
WH, COLE.• FUNERAL DIRECTOR,
2GO King Edward street, Dunedin S nthFunerals arranged town or countryTelephone 22-728 (Day and Night).
OORERT CAMPBELL & SON.A\ Undertakers,
'GORDON ROAD. MOSGIEL.Funerals by Motor Hearse arranged
during day or night.Telephone 43M.
l\/r EA'OR IALS —Concrete Kerbiug toaily design, ,ron Railing, Lettering,
and ail Cemetery Requisites.- H SRING HAM & CO (LTD) 283 Morayplace (near and Peninsula Dairy'
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Anc’'rson's Bay (Opposite Cemelery Gates)Is to your own design ; moderate
prices; estimates free,21ju 'PHONE 23-158
(is MITCHELL.’, Arr~Florist, 45 George 1street. Specialist in all Floral Work—
Bouquets, Wreaths. Sprays, etc Good Sup-ply Cu Flowers, Seeds, good stock Plants,etc. Open All Day Saturday. ’Phone I.t-SlO.
ENORMOUS WEALTH
MINERALS IN NEW GUINEA.
EVERY KIND DISCOVERED.
TRANSPORTATION A PROBLEM.
(Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright.)SYDNEY, November 1.
The mining warden of the New Guinea
Su",drSdr.” 26ft wide * covL.d,was traced by the outcrop for five miles.
ft. opmion, ft« taconsidered very con,“r™f‘tad“Sd't‘»-o«ld pay 2»oz to£ S.fft. «al.e otThe stone was easily *
foundEdie Creek specimens had been ton
giving 70 per cent, gold, but tney were
o Tn earlier age than the newly-discovered reef. Some prospectors believ’ethat the field was richer than that of K
8SNew Guinea was a country of enor-
mous wealth Almost every mineral hadbeen discovered. Prospectors were oh-tabling platinum in addition tc. gold andother valuable mines, and there were
also many indications that the countryW He°tSa
beegn astonished to discover at
an altitude of 3000ft millions of fcres ofwonderful country similar to Northernand Western Queensland admirably suitlit (or sheep raising. It "» • JjJwhere there were no di-aughts flies, wilddogs, or pests of any kind, and was well
drained, with a drv climate.Discussing the difficulties of prospec-
tors the warden said that the absence ofmachinery made anything but the mostprimitive methods impossible, six aeroplanes were at present carrying passen-gers mails, and gotd between fieldsand the sea. but they were unsuitable ex-
cept for comparatively light .oading. Onecompany was obtaining a larger type of’plane from England capable of carrying
a heavier load. It would probably bepossible then to carry to the fields parts
of the fields to a great ex-tent depended upon transportation byaeroplane.
THE WEEK-END GALE
SEVERAL WRECKS REPORTED.
GOOD WORK BY LIFEBOATS.
(British Official Wireless.)
CPie»B Association — By relegrapb-Ouoyngtt. iRUGBY, October 31.
One of the crew of the Moelfre life-boat, which rescued the crew of the ketchExcel, which was .struck by Friday s
storm near Beaumaris, North Wales, diedfrom exposure. Despite its waterloggedcondition, the lifeboat stood by through-out the stem. One of the rescued crewalso died from exposure.
In minor wrecks on various parts ofthe coast lives were also lost, and m
many cases lifeboats effected splendidrescues of crews of small vessels.
The material damage in many of thecoastal towns was heavy. ThroughoutNorth Wales, in particular, great havocwas done to roads, and in many placesthe railways were blocked by falling treesand subsidence of embankments. 1 Thedamage in Morecambe and Keysham isestimated at £40,000, and at Aberyst-wyth (in Wales) a promenade wall wasbroached in several places and the housesflooded.
Much pasture land is under water inNorth-western England owing to theflooding of the rivers.
FISHING FLEET DISASTER.
HEAVY TOLL OF LIVES
RUGBY, October 51.tt is now feared that the number of
men drowned in the disaster which befelthe fishing fleet off the west coast of Ire-land on Friday right is 47. Two IrishFree State aeroplanes were to-day search-ing the coasts of Galway, Mayo, andConnemarra for the bodies of the victimsof the gale.
The craft used bv the fishermen wererowing boats, and they were helplessagainst the wind and waves. They weremanned by crews of from five to eight.When the men set out the weather wasline. Father Quinn, the parish priest ofLachan, listening on his wireless set, re-ceived warning of the coming gale, butthe Lachan fishermen were already atsea.
MANY TIMBER BOATS CRIPPLED.
LIMPING INTO LONDON.
LONDON. October 31.(Received Nov. 1. at 7 p.m.)
The mounting casualty list of men andships in the Galway disaster continues toemphasise the unbridled fury of the. gale.Thus far the diath roll is 50, and prac-tically the entire Cleggon Bay fleet hasbeen wiped out. Free State aeroplanesare searching the wild coast for nocsiblesurvivors.
Many timber boats from the North Seaand Baltic ports are crippled. Dozenswere exposed to the fury of the gale, andsome limped into London to-day, one with-out coal or a captain, who was killed andwashed overboard Another was strippedof masts and on deck, while thecrew were terriblv bruised.
The Fleetwood’s storm death roll has in-creased to six by the discovery of thebodies of two children who were 'rappedin a cavern Tt is feared that otherswill be found when the waters ibside.At present low-lying buildings are totallysubmerged, and throughout the day boatsand rafts are cnga7ed rescuing people fromthe upper storeys The flood is n . expectedto recede till the week-end.—A. and N.Z.Cable.
AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
OPPOSITION TO THIRD TERMS.
(Prcs« Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)
WASHINGTON, October 51.(Received Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.)
Senator Borah said to-day that if theRepublican leaders persist in talking ofthe renomination of President 'oolidgean attempt will be made in the comingsession to put through a resolution op-posing third terms. BeforeCoolidge’o statement was made SenatorLa Follette had planned to revive his anti-third term resolution, but after PresidentCoolidge’s statement the plan lapsed, andthere has been no necessity since.Senator La Follette believed that the Pre-sident was not planning to run again
Another important development in thepre-convention fight for the RepublicanPresidential nomination occurred to-dav,when Senator Norbeck announced that heis supporting the candidacy of ex-GovernorLowden, of Illinois, as the most acceptableto agricultural interests. He itimatedthat discord among the ranks of thefarmer. Progressives in the middle westand north-west would be fatal to theircause, and would result only in theirbeing ignored in the National RepublicanConvention. Those Republicans win areanxious to ?*lraft President Coolidge hadhoped that Senator Norbeck would joinwith them and they have found muchfood for thought in his announcement.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
LONDON AND VIENNA
LINKING UP BY TELEPHONE.
SATISFACTORY EXPERIMENTS.
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RUGBY, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.)
A telephone service between London andVienna will be opened during the nextfew weeks. Satisfactory experimentalconversations have already taken placebetween officials in the G.P.O. in Londonand Austrian authorities at Vienna, viaFrankfort Telephone services withCzecho-Slovakia are contemplated 'ater.
The Postmaster-general has givendirections for a campaign to b € undertaken at once to popularise the Conti-nental telephone services. A specialbooklet giving details of the overseas ser-vices has been prepared, and canvasserswill to-morrow begin a tour of business firms who are users or potentialusers of the telephone between Eng-land and the various Continentalcountries. It is pointed out thatthe telephone services to the Continentwill be greatly assisted 1 y the under-ground cables, which have now been laidbetween Cape Gris Nez and Paris,Formerly the overhead wires between theFrench capital and the coast were liableto damage in stormy weather.
OBITUARY
■MAXIMILIAN HARDEN.
GERMAN SATIRICAL WRITER.
i’
(Free* By Telegraph—Copyright iBERLIN, October 31.
The death is announced of MaximilianHarden, journalist, author, and politician,aged 65.—A. and N.Z. and Sydney SunCable.
Maximilian Felix Ernst Harden wasborn at Berlin. His real name was Wit-kowski. Ho became known as a satiricalwriter under the pseudonym of “Apos-tata,” and won the support of Bismarckand Caprioi. In October, 1892, he foundedthe weekly paper Die Zukunft (TheFuture), in which in 1907 he launched acampaign against Philip Zu Eulenburg,Kuno Moltke, and Wilhelm von Hohen-han, which led to their disappearancefrom the Imperial circle. He was severaltimes prosecuted for lese majeste, and hispaper was repeatedly suppressed - duringthe Great War. He helped to found afree theatre in Berlin in 1889, and wasthe author of several books, of whichtwo, “Word Portraits’’ (1911) and“ Monarch and Men ” (1912) appeared inEnglish.
MR JOHN LUTHER LONG.
AUTHOR OF “ MADAME BUTTER-FLY.”
NEW YORK, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 pm.)
The death is announced. of Mr JohnLuther Long, author of “ Madame Butter-fly.”^—A. and N.Z. and Sydney SunCable.
Mr John Luther Long was born inPennsylvania in 1861. He was admittedto the bar and practised at Philadelphia.In addition to “ Madame Butterfly,”which was produced in 1900, he was theauthor of “The Darling of the Gods ”
(1902), “ Adrea ” (1904), “The DragonFly” (1905), “Dolce” (1907), “ Kassa ”
(1910), and “Baby Grand” (1912). Hewas also the author of the operas “ An-dow ” and “ Hosi-San”
SIMMERING RUMANIA
REPORTS OF REVOLUTION.
DICTATORSHIP RESENTED.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright iVIENNA, October 31.
Unconfirmed reports from Budapeststate that a revolution has broken out inRumania against M. Bratiano’s dictator-ship.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
A STATE OF TURMOIL.
OFFICERS AGAINST M BRATIANO.
LONDON, November 1.(Received Nov. 1, at 11 p.m.)
Telegrams from Bucharest indicate astate of turmoil. Government investiga-tions disclosed evidence incriminating alarge circle of army officers as beingagainst M Bratiano and other political’eaders. —Sydney Sun Cable.
ROYAL SCOTCH EXPRESS
WORLD’S NON-STOP RECORD.
ALMOST A MILE A MINUTE.
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fPrest. Association —Bj Telegraph—ifcpyrigbtRUGBY, October 31
(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)The Royal Scotch express made a new
world’s long-distance non-stop record fromLondon to Carlisle of 300 miles in 386minutes.
SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG
MESSAGE FROM THE KING.
SATISFACTION AT SETTLEMENT.
(British Official Wireless.)(Press association—By Telegraph—Copyright )
RUGBY, October 31.In the South African Union Parlia-
ment this afternoon a message from theKing was read expressing heartfelt satis-faction at the settlement of the flag con-troversy, and trusting that the spirit ofconciliation and good-will might co- tinueto animate all parties and unite them forthe common weal.
ARMISTICE DAY
FESTIVAL AT ALBERT HALL.
BROADCAST ARRANGED FOR.
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LONDON, October 31.The first broadcast throughout the Em-
pire through the British BroadcastingCompany’s short-wave station at Chelms-ford will be the Remembrance festival atthe Albert Hall at 8.10 in the evening ofArmistice Day, wheu the Prince of Waleswill address 10,000 ex-Serviee men. Thusfor the first time in history the dominions,and colonies will have an pportunity ofsharing London’s commemoration of thearmistice by an audible link.
In view of the success of Mr Marcuse stransmissions to Australia and 2FC s
to Britain, there seems every
reason to believe that SSW will be re-ceived throughout the Empire.
Chelmsford will use a 24 metres wavelength, and a (Tiwer of 20 kilowatts, giv-ing a chance of reception throughout theworld.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
A DEBT STILL OWING.
MEN UNPLACED IN CIVIL LIFE.
■ (British Official Wireless.)
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RUGBY, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m) . .
The Daily Express states that the jointorganiser if the British Legion Remem-brance Festival says that the aim is tolink up ex-soldiers scattered throughoutthe Empire upon an imperishable anmversary, help to renew wartime comrade-ship, and to remind the Empire that ithas not paid its debt to those heroes whoare still unplaced in civil life.
HEAVY RETRENCHMENTS
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS.
TWO THOUSAND MEN AFFECTED.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Oopyrtgbt )
ADELAIDE, November 1.As the result of the policy cf retrench-
ment in the South Australian rail -ithas been decided that the services of 2000employees be dispensed with in the nextsix weeks. The Premier (Mr Butler)says that the first to go will be those whohave reached the retiring age, but are stillkept on owing to the nature of their work.It is impossible to provide part-time em-ployment to do away with the dismissals.Mr Butler said that it is not intended toapply retrenchment throughout the Gov-ernment service, but economy is beingpractised in that no new appointmentswill be ’made. Vacancies caused by re-tirements owing to men reaching the agelimit will not be filled.
ITALIAN FASCISTS
BIG PARADE IN ROME.
REVIEWED BY MUSSOLINI.
fVreiß Association—By Telegraph—CopyrightROME, October 31.
All Rome paraded in honour of the fiveyears of Fascimo regime. Signor Musso-lini appeared on a bright bay charger andreviewed (50,000 Fascists on the vastParioli racecourse. Every inch of thesurrounding hills was black with people,the majority being in Fascist garb andwearing their insignia.
A squadron of aeroplanes circled abovethe parade. Signor Mussolini faced themassed ranks, motionless on his horse,with bis arm raised for the Roman salute.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
AVIATION
FLYING BOATS FOR AUSTRALIA.
NOT YET SHIPPED.
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LONDON, October 31.' Though the flying boats are not yet
shipped, they will reach Australia in timefor the Australian Air Force to use themto meet the Singapore R.A.F. seaplanesnow flying to Australia by easy stages.—
A. and N.Z. Cable.
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
HOSPITAL OPENED AT HALTON.
(British Official Wireless.)
'Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright .RUGBY, Octoner 31.
(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)Princess Mary to-day opened a new
hospital for the Royal Air Forces at Halton, in Buckinghamshire.
Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary for Air,in a speech, mentioned that Halton wasthe biggest air force station in the woildand its hospital would be the principalhospital c, the Royal Air Force. Thebuilding contained 204 beds, to whichwould come, not only cases from Halton,but all air force cases in this country out.side convenient range of naval, military,or civil accommodation, and air force in-
valids from overseas. There was not aservice in the world where the most effici-ent medical and surgical help was moreurgently required to meet the inevitablestrains and risks of life in the air. Theair force, as a whole, would now have inHalton a hospital fully equipped to meettheir needs.
SKIRTS TO BE LONGER.
The announcement that skirts are to beworn longer has caused consternation incertain quarters. The larger body of men.however, don’t let such trifles worry themSo long n° -hev can get heir daily “spot’’of J.D.K.Z Gin they’re satisfied.“J.D K.Z.” s recommended by the medicalprofession, and is growing in popularityevery where. —Advt.
THE KIDNAPPED PARTY
HEAVY RANSOM DEMANDED.
OTHER STIPULATIONS ADDED.
(Proas Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)LONDON, October 31.
(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)The Tangier correspondent l, the Daily
News states that in addition to the ran-som of ,000 demanded for the kid-napped Steeg party, the tribesmen stipu-late that there shall bo no reprisals forseven years, and demand the release of10 native prisoners and a guarantee thatthe ransom will be paid in current coin-age.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
A previous message stated : —Moroccantribesmen, in the neighbourhood of theAtlas mountains, kidnapped a shootingparty consisting of a nephew of theFrench Resident-general (M. Steeg), thenephew’s wife, M. Steeg’s stepson, and thelatter’s wife. They will probably be holdfor ransom. M. Steeg himself is at pre-sent cn route to Morocco.
SAFETY AT SEA
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
A CONFERENCE SUGGESTED.
(British Official Wireless.)(Brest Association—By Telegraph —Copyright )
RUGBY, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)
Questions relating to the safety of lifeat sea have been under constant examina-tion by the Board of Trade Committee,on which naval architects and shippingregistration societies are represented, andthe British Government has now com-municated to seafaring nations the resultsof the work conducted under their aus-pices on this subject. Since the last in-ternational conference was held 14 yearsago they have suggested that the nationsconcerned may agree that a further con-ference should be held in London witha view to discussion of and agreement onthe recommendations made.
The previous international conference onsafety of life at sea followed the Titanicdisaster 14 years ago, and agreement wasreached on many points, although theconvention was not signed by all themaritime nations represented. GreatBritain was one of the Powers to giveimmediate legislative effect to its propo-sals, and the recommendations of theBoard of Trade Committee, as .periodi-cally published, have also been incorpor-ated in newly-constructed British vessels.
BATHING IN THE NUDE
SUPPORT FROM DEAN INGE.
ARTICLE IN EVENING STANDARD.
(Fres» Association—By Telegraph—Copyrignt.)( LONDON, October 31.
(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)Dean Inge, who has supported a German
publication advocating physical' exercisesand bathing in the nude for the benefit ofsunlight on the skin, to the extent of alengthy article in the Evening Standard,has been roundly castigated by the RevSir James Merchant, who said. “ Thesponsoring of an idea by Dean Inge andDr Saleeby, such as exposing ashen, andfrequently ugly, bodies to England’s No-vember sun is a grotesque joke. PictureDean Inge and Dr Saleeby clad in asingle fig leaf worshipping the sun inan English November on the steps of St.Paul’s.”—A. and N.Z. Cable.
The Rev. Sir James Merchant, who isdirector of the National Council for thePromotion of Race-regeneration, has formany years been associated with the workof Dr Barnardo’s Homes.
Dr Saleeby was formerly a practisingphysician, but is now a eugenist. Hehas published many works on eugenics,sunlight, and alcohol.
A MEDICAL DISCOVERY
NEW FORM OF ANTISEPTIC.
STRIKING RESULTS OBTAINED';
(British Official Wireless.)(Press Association—By Telegraph— Copyright.)
RUGBY, October 31.A statement is to be made on Thursday
by Sir Alfred Mond, chairman of the Im-perial Chemical Industries, concerning anew medical discovery.
This is understood to be a uew form ofantiseptic, which, in the opinion of SirAlfred Mond and those associated withhim, including many medical men, isdestined to revolutionise the use and scopeof antiseptics in surgery.
Striking results, it is said, have beenobtained by the direct injection into theblood stream.
YPRES DAY
OBSERVANCE IN LONDON.
WREATHS LAID ON CENOTAPH.
(British Official Wireless.)(Frees Association—By Telegraph—Oopyrlgnt.)
RUGBY, October 31.Ypres Day was observed in London to-
day. Princess Beatrice laid a wreath atthe base of the Cenotaph, earing the in-scription “To the glorious memory of200,000 British who fell in the Ypressalient, 1014 to 1918, from the YpresLeague.”
Another wreath ivas laid by the HighCommissioner of Australia. Later Prin-cess Beatrice went to Westminister, whereshe placed another wreath on the tomb ofthe unknown soldier.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
ENGLISH AND WE* SH CONTESTS
NO DEARTH OF CANDIDATES.
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RUGBY, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.)
To-morrow the municipal elections takeplace in all the cities and boroughs ofEngland and Wales, except the metropolitan area Although the politicalcharacter of the contests is less mportantthan at parliamentary elections. mos‘ ofthem are conducted on party lines r naddition to those filled without oppositionthere are altogether 748 vacancies andthe candidates who will go to 'he pollcornin'-' 683 Labour. 466 Conservative,228 Independents, ’d 219 Liberals.
WORLD DISARMAMENT
THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE,
RUSSIA SEEKS PARTICIPATION.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)
GENEVA, October 31.M. Tchicherin has telegraphed stating
that Russia is prepared to participate inthe Preparatory Committee on disarma-ment.—A. and N.Z. and Sydney SunCable.
LORD CECIL’S CAMPAIGN.
PROBABLY INFLUENCED SOVIET.
GENEVA, October 31.Russia’s participation in the work of the
Disarmament Commission means that 26leading nations will be represented, whichit is believed will greatly increase thechances of success, as the States border-ing on Russia and even some of the largerPowers have hitherto contended that theycould not cut down their armies in viewof Russia’s huge forces.
League observers suggest that the Sovietwas influenced by Lord Cecil’s disarma-ment campaign in Britain, and the conse-quent belief that joining the commissionwill give the Soviet a chance to attachBritish armaments.
Iraq and Egypt are joining the Leagueshortly, and Argentine and Brazil are ex-pected to return in 1928. The UnitedStates is already co-operating in allLeague activities which are not purelypolitical.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
MIGRANTS TO AUSTRALIA
FAMILIES OFTEN REJECTED.
A LIST OF REASONS.
(Press Association—Bj Telegraph—Copyright.)
LONDON, October 31.Replying to Sir John Cowan’s state
ment in Melbourne that Australia Housiis a migration bottleneck, Mr Barnesacting director, declares that it is mosmisleading. Though families were ofteirejected, even though sponsored by membet's of Parliament, the only reason forejection, apart from ill-health, batcharacter, or unsuitability, was the ladof requisitions. Migrants with famili&could not be sent out if they were nonominated. If the States did not r uisitiori they must turn down applicantsAustralia House accepted 90 per cent, othose nominated.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
AMERICAN TAXES
REDUCTIONS CONTEMPLATED,I
THE PROPOSALS OUTLINED.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)
WASHINGTON, October 31.' Mr A. W. Mellon, Secretary to theTreasury, submitted a plan to the HouseWays and Means Committee for a reduc-tion of 225,000,000 dollars from the tax-payers’ bill next year.
Mr Mellon declared that the programmecontemplated five major reductions. First,a decrease in the corporations tax from
per cent, to 12 per cent; secondly,amendments permitting small corporationsearning less than 25,000 dollars to makereturns as partnerships; thirdly, a50,000,000 dollar reduction in the rateson so-called intermediate incomes between18,000 and 70,000 dollars, yearly;fourthly, the repeal of the estate tax;and fifthly, exemption for Americanbankers’ acceptances held by foreign cen-tral banks.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
CHARLES THE FIRST
CLOTHING WORN ON SCAFFOLD.
PRESENTED TO LONDON MUSEUM.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright )
LONDON, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 10 p.m.)
Mr Ernest Makowa, of Melbourne, haspurchased the collection of clothing, in-cluding the shirt, the ecullcap, and thejabot, worn by Charles the First on thescaffold, and has presented it to the Lon-don Museum. The collection had beenthe property of the Earls of Lindsey forten generations. It was recently offeredfor sale on condition that it should remain
in the national institution.—A. and N./.Cable.
THE PETROL TAX.
DEMAND FOR BETTER ROADS.
MINISTER JUSTIFIES INCREASE
ALLOCATION OF NEW REVENUE.
CLAIMS OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS
(From Oor Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.1 The point that the new petrol tax of4d a gallon would mean that the priceof motor spirit would bo raised only towhat it was 18 months or two years ago,and also that experience had shown thatincreases in the prices of petrol were ac-companied by an increase in the consump-tion was made by the Minister of PublicWorks (Mr K. S. Williams) when reply-ing to the debate on the new tax in theHouse this morning. The resolution whichgave effect to the tax was passed by theHouse at 20 minutes past 2, and theHouse then adjourned.
A Bill incorporating the amendment tothe Customs Tariff and the Government’splans for granting rebates with respect tomotor spirit used for launches, stationaryengines, and by dry cleaners is to bebrought down.
Replying to the suggestion” that the pro-posals constituted rush legislation at theend of the session, the Minister said hehad no intention of hurrying the Billthrough the House, and, on the otherhand, he had no intention of allowing itto be unduly delayed. The proposals hadnot been brought down without a greatdeal of thought, not only as to how theextra money would be raised for roadworks, but also as to how the requestswhich had been made throughout thecountry should be met.
“ I have not visited any part of theDominion where it has not been pointedout to me by local bodies and ratepayersindividually and collectively that the posi.tion they were getting into was more thanthey could bear,” continued the Minis-ter. “ They said they appreciated thework the Highways Board was doing, butthey also pointed out that the main high-ways scheme was having an effect thatwas altogether unanticipated when it wasinaugurated. They found that motoristswere coming in on the good roads, andwhen they found a district to their likingthey spent anything up to a couple ofdays in travelling around over the roadsthat were not meant for that class oftraffic. Moreover, the ratepayers foundthat the bulk of their rates was beingdiverted to the main highways and thatthe secondary roads were being left.“ Whether the Government or the local
bodies should carry out the work of im-proving the roads adjacent to the largecentres ’in order that they meet the re-quests of the motorists for better roadsis a matter of opinion," Mr Williams pro-ceeded. “ There is no doubt that thereis a demand for better roads. It appearedto the Government that it would be betterto embark on a scheme that would notonly bring relief to the settler in the ooun-try” but also meet the growing demandfor roads adjacent to the cities.’’
Mr V. H. Potter (Eoskill): What doyou call adjacent?
The Minister: Twenty-five, 30, orup to 50 miles—an easy run from thecity.
Mr E. J. Howard (Christchurch South):Those roads are all fixed up.
They may be in some cases, but thereis a desire for extensions and improve-ments, the Minister replied. About 25per cent, of the cars in New Zealand areowned in the four main centres.
Mr Williams said that when he wasconsidering the question of a petrol taxhe had inquiries made as to the effecton consumption of a rise in the price ofmotor spirit. A graph which had beenprepared by his officers showed that theconsumption rose as the price increased,and the motor importations showed nosigns of falling away when petrol priceswere higher. He would like it to berealised that the imposition of a tax of4d per gallon would merely bring the priceof motor spirit up to what it was .8months or two years ago. Nobody wouldsay that since the price of petrol camedown some time ago that there had beenany marked difference in the fares chargedon service cars and by taxis. If therehad been any reduction the Ministerthought it could be fairly claimed thatit was due to better roads and means ofaccess, and possibly to better machines,and not to any reduction in the price ofbenzine.
“ There is this other point,” the Minis-ter went on, “ It has been said that therewill be a great outcry over the new tax,but I am quite sure that if the peoplewoke up in the morning to find thatdealers had increased the price of petrolby 4d they would, after the first shock,take no notice of it. The increasedrevenue will enable us to give the publicthe road service it wants. If the higherprice of netrol will mean that cars arerun at a slower and more economicalspeed there will he the added advantagethat it will be a good thing for the countryand for the roads.’ 1
The Minister added that it was in-tended to give consideration in the alloca-tion of the new revenue to the claims ofspecial districts. It was recognised thatit was very costly to road some districtsand strangely enough the districts con-cerned were those least able to bear theheavy expense.
LOCAL MOTORISTS’ OPINIONS,
NEED FOR TAX RECOGNISED.
SPEEDY IMPROVEMENT INROADS NECESSARY.
FLAT RATE OF £2 SHOELI) BEABOLISHED.
Interviewed on the. new tax, Mr A. E.Ansell, president of the Otago Motor Chiband of the South Island Motor Union,said it was realised amongst motoriststhat a petrol tax was going to be imposedby the Government. This had been clearlyindicated for some time by the PrimeMinister, but it had never been anticipatedthat the levy would amount to 4d pergallon. This in addition to the £2 forthe license fee and £1 for registration,and on top of these the tyre tax. A motoristin New Zealand at the present time hadalready to pay after the first year any-thing from £4 to £5 per year. The addi-tional tax on a motorist averaging some7000 miles per annum would amount toroughly £6, so that now motorists wouldbe called on to pa v per annum aboutdouble what they were previously requiredto contribute to the Highways Fund.
“ It seems to me, however," said MrAnsell, " that provided the money is spenton oui- roads, and not hoarded up in afund in Wellington, this additional faxwill provide a good investment for motor-ists, for experience shows that the saving
in the running expenses of a car can belessened by probably 50 per cent, by goodroads as against bad ones. Motoristsgenerally recognise that the burden ofmaintenance of the main highways has be-come too heavy for the shoulders of localauthorities, and that being so it is quiteevident that users of the road must beprepared to assist more substantially withreconstruction and maintenance costs. Itis no use, nevertheless, going on with theMain Highways Act as it stands, becausemoney will only accumulate in Welling-ton instead of being spent on the roads.Up to the present the Highways Boardhas been waiting for local authorities tocome along with proposals for the expen-diture of the highways fund on their par-ticular roads, and up to March of thisyear there was over £350,000 of SouthIsland money lying in the highways fund.The roads in the South Island have gotinto a bad condition, for the reason thatcounty councils are not in a position toprovide their quota of the money requiredbefore the board is prepared to make acontribution from its fund. This positionwould have to be altered, and the onus ofmaking suitable proposals to the variouscounty councils would have to rest on theHighways Board.”
Mr Ansell said that the difficulty whichhad been experienced in the past was thatcounty councils quite realised that some-thing would have to be done to improvetheir roads, hut that they were unable,owing to lack of finance, to find theirproportion of the construction and main-tenance costs required by the board.
For instance, to reconstruct the roadfrom Waitati to Palmerston would in-volve an expenditure of £60,000.. Ofthat amount, under the present Act, the
County Council would be re-sponsibu for half (or £30,000), and thosewho knew anything of the resources ofthj Waikouaiti County recognised howimpossible it would be for it to find thisamount. If, however, the board camealong to this council and made a .reason-able offer and apportionment of costsbetween itself and the county, he wasquite certain that the county would do itsvery best to meet the board’s wishes andfind its proportion.
At a recent conference in Wellingtonwhich Mr Ansell attended and fit whichrepresentatives from the North and SouthIsland motor unions and a representativeof the Main Highways Board were pre-sent, a petrol tax had been fully dis-cussed, and it had been agreed that 2dper gallon would be a fair imposition.What had induced the Government todouble this amount he could not say, but,while he had thought that it wopld havebeen less than the 4d,'no doubt the Gov-ernment had had facts and figures beforeit which had prompted it to come toits present decision.
One of the most important phases ofthe new tax was the proposal to allocate25 per cent, of the new revenue for roadsadjacent to the larger cities. This wouldenable the Highways Board to reconsidera higher grade of road where there was aconcentration of traffic, and where it hadbeen proved useless to attempt to main-tain macadam roads under the heavytraffic conditions of to-day.
His opinion was that the flat rate of £2per annum for the licenses should beabolished, ou reduced to a nominal figure,as the tyre and petrol taxes penalised amotorist, according to the use he made ofthe roads. For instance, a mo’* wistdoing 1000 miles per annum would usesay only about 50 gallons—at 20 miles tothe gallon—and would be contributing 50fourpences (or 16s 8d), but "f his mile-age was 10,000 he would contribute 500fourpences (£8 6s 8d). But under theflat rate whether a motorist only used theroads for 1000 miles, or if bn the otherhand he traversed 10,000 miles, he had topay the same rate.
This, Mr Ansell considered, inequitable,as it taxed possession, and not the actualuse of a car.
Summing up the new tax,, Mr Ansellsaid he had no doubt motorists wouldaccept with more or less good grace thenew taxation, provided that, as he hadalready said, the roads were improved ina measure commensurate with the extralevy. In other words, he desired thatthe money should be wisely and expedi-tiously utilised to bring the roads of NewZealand into a state fit for a great andgrowing mode of locomotion.
HEAVY TRAFFIC ATTITUDE.
QUESTION OF RETURNS.
COMPETITION WITH RAILWAYS.
Mr Malcolm Stevenson, when asked byan Otago Daily Times reporter to speakfor the carriers and owners of heavyvehicles, said that the carrier’s of NewZealand had always advocated a petroltax, and representations to thateffect hadbeen made to the Government. The taxwas to be the only tax to be paid, withthe exception of annual registration fees.Putting a tax of 4d per gallon on petrol,and allowing all the other levies to remainwas putting a heavy burden on this classof user of petrol. The trade would havedifficulty in bearing such an additionalburden unless it was going to get a reason-ably speedy return for its money in theform of good roads, which would result ingreatly reduced maintenance expenses.People would want to know just how thismoney was going to be spent, as the pres-ent administration of Highways Boardfunds was not producing what it shouldin the way of improved oads. Thecarriers would expect, after paying the 4dtax, to be allowed to run their heavy lor-ries on any roads. At present vehiclesover a certain weight were barred fromcertain roads. If this extra levy re-sulted in all roads being opened, theywould have little to grumble at.
Mr Stevenson concluded by saying: “Itappears to me, as a carrier, that the. Gov-ernment is using this additional tax as aweapon to remove the competition of localenterprise with the railways. I haveno doubts whatever on that point,”
OPINIONS IN OAMARU.LEVY NOT JUSTIFIED.
TYx-ii TAX SHOULD BE REMOVED.
The announcement that a tax of 4d pergallon was being put on petrol, withoutthe withdrawal of the tyre tax, came asa surprise to motorists and garage pro-prietors in Oamaru, and yesterday therewas a big run on benzine. One prominentman ventured the opinion that the objectof the tax was to drive traffic back fromthe roads on to the railways. A farmerstated that instead of bringing relief tohim for the upkeep of roads, the tax wouldadd greatly to his burdens, as he resideson a main highway that is already maintained largely by contributions from theHighways Board. The general opinionof those spoken to upon the subject isthat the tax is not justified, unless thetyre tax and registration fees are with-drawn. A motorist stated that the taxwould hit hard the owners of heavy carsin the country districts, but would notbe so severely felt by those who ownedthe lighter cars in the towns. Anothersaid he would not mind paying the taxprovided the roads were put m decentorder. He suggested that the Motor As.sedation approach the County Council inregard to better roads.
AUCKLAND MOTORISTS.
A STRONG PROTEST.
(Pkb United Press Association.)AUCKLAND, November 1. j
At a hurriedly-called meeting ot the !council of the Auckland Automobile Asso-ciation, the following resolution waspassed : —” On behalf of 5600 members,we strongly protest r.gair.rt the impositionof a 4d petrol tax in addition to thetyre tax and registration fees. .We con-sider that no exemption should be al-lowed.”- 1
EFFECT ON COMMERCIALVEHICLES.
“AN INIQUITOUS MEASURE*
TRADE ONLY WITHIN CITY.
MANUFACTURERS’ PROTEST.
It is only to be expected that the newpetrol tax that the Government hasthrown, like a bombshell, on to the NewZealand consumers, should arouse a stormof controversy from one end of the coun-try to the other, and already the positionhas been discussed to some effect by theDunedin Manufacturers’ Association.
The subject was brought up at lastnight’s meeting of the association by MrJames Hogg, who said that the Govern-ment had a very difficult problem in themaintenance of roads, and it should haveevery sympathy in regard to such a tax.Private users must agree with the deci-sion of the Motor Club that those whouse the roads must pay the tax. “ Butthere is another aspect,” Mr Hogg said.“ I consider that it is iniquitous to taxthe commercial vehicles, as they don’t usethe highways at all. Many of them juStrun around the city, and I don’t10 per cent, of them leave its confines.As it is, they pay a heavy traffic licenseto the city and a tyre tax, and now, 6jitop of this, there is this very heavy 2s 8dextra taxation on a case of petrol to keepup the roads that other people use, andi don’t see why they should have to pay.1 certainly agree with the City Corpora-tion tax, which goes to the local roads,M-y protest is on behalf of commercialvehicle owners only.” ,
Mr Hogg thereupon moved—” Thatthis association point out to the Govern-ment the iniquity of compelling the ownersof commercial vehicles in the cities to pay v
a tax for the upkeep of roads which theynever use, and that as exemptions arealready agreed to for certain consumersof. petrol, the exemptions be extended toowners of such commercial vehicles, whena certificate can be given that suchvehicles do not run outside the city con-fines.”” The Government invites criticism on
the matter,’’ Mr Hogg added, “ and wocan state that we agree in principle withthe tax.
The Chairman (Mr T. Somerville) : Doesthe law provide exemptions?
Mr Hogg: Yes, in the case of stationarymachines, milking machines, fishinglaunches, etc. You will note that only 8per cent, has been allocated to the citles,and I should think that a tremendousamount of the tax will come from com-mercial vehicles.
The motion was seconded by Mr Cuddie,who agreed that no doubt they had a verystrong case. ‘‘ I don’t suppose that anyone manufacturer has a vehicle that goesout of the city once a year,” he said, j
It was suggested that the motion shouldtake the form of a joint action with theChamber of Commerce, which was to meetthe following evening, but it was finallyagreed to forward the motion to the PrimeMinister independently.
Mr J. Sutherland Ross was of the opin-ion that the heavy vehicles were entitledto relief if stationary engines wereexempted.
The Chairman: It seems to me that thisis only an increased cost of transport,which goes to show that local manufac-turers are up against overhead charges.The cost of production is making competi-tion very difficult.“ We wouldn’t mind the overhead ex-penses if we got the results,” said Mr
Hogg. " The City Corporation roads areworth the tax.”
The motion concluded the discussion. 1WELLINGTON BUS OWNERS.
TAX CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE,
‘‘MOVE TO KILL COMPETITION.'^
(Peb United Press Association.!WELLINGTON, November 1.
“ As far as we can see,” said Mr Hare,of the Hutt Combined Bus Service, whenapproached on the subject of the petroltax, “ it is a slap against railway competi-tion. I understand the Government isholding a meeting to-day to decidewhether it will buy us out or run busesin opposition. This .tax is probably anattempt to make us bring our price dowif.Although personally I prefer a tyre tax, apetrol tax_ in itself is quite all right, splong as •it is not ’ excessive,. No onecould object to a tax of Id or even 2d agallon, but when it comes to 4d it istoo heavy altogether. It is without doubta move on the part of the Governmentto kill, not only our services, but aRthose in competition yftth the railways.”;,
MASTER CARRIERS.
PRINCIPLE OF TAX APPROVED.
(Per United Press Association.)W ELLINGTON, November 1. -
M. Griffiths, vice-president qfthe New Zealand Master Carriers’ Asso-ciation, stated to-day that the mastercarriers of the Dominion whole-heartedlyapprove of the principle of a'petrol tax asthe only means of imposing road taxation,but the owners of heavy motor vehiclesoppose the Government’s proposal to im-pose a petrol tax as an additional formof taxation rather than as a substitute forthe existing tyre tax and heavy trafficfees.
THE EX-KAISER’S SISTERHER PROPOSED MARRIAGE. '
PROTEST FROM WHLHELM.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.)BERLIN, October 31.
(Received Nov. 1, at 10 p.m.)The ex-Kaiser has written to his sister
protesting against her proposed marriage,stating “I am unable to appr ve.”
A cablegram from Berlin on October28 read atj follows:—The marriage nextmonth of Alexander Zoubkoffi, a Russianaged 27, and the 61-year-old Princess Vic-toria, the ex-Kaiser’s sister, is exciting in-terest throughout Europe. A Berlinevening paper publishes the IBV story oiZoubkoff, in which he tells how heknocked about Europe working as a com-mercial traveller. Then he spent twoyears in a cook’s galley at sea, .shiveringin waiting rooms, sheltering in SalvationArmy quarters, and finally was employedwashing up in a Berlin restaurant at 3s aday. He mot the Princess through adistant relative to whom he went to bor-row his passage money to go abroad. Itis said that ap instant friendship sp-augup, and a fortnight ago the couple becameengaged, and they are convinced that themarriage will prove a happy one,“There is a perfect understanding be-tween us,” said Zoubkoff. who is fre-quently handsomely supplied with moneyfrom the Princess in order to fit him forhis new situation in life.
CRICKET
NEW SOUTH WALES MATCH,
A UNIQUE FINISH.
(Frees Association—By Telegraph—Copyright )
SYDNEY, November 1. ,
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PARLIAMENT.
YESTERDAY’S PROCEEDINGS.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
(T«b United Pbess Association.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m.
to ' da>> BILLS PASSED.The Land Laws Amendment Bill and
the Magistrate’s Court Amendment Billwere put through their final stages andpassed, the latter with a technical amend-m
On the Land Laws Bill, Councillors tookadvantage of the opportunity of payinga tribute to the work of the Minister ofLands (Mr A. D. M'Leod) in the interestsof the settlers.
The Council adjourned at 5.50 p.m.until 8 p.m. to-morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House met at 2.30 p.m.LANDS FOR SETTLEMENT.
By Governor-General’s Message anamendment to the Lands for SettlementAct was brought down.
The Minister of Lands explained tliatan amendment was made by the Legisla-tive Council, but being an appropriationclause, it had to be brought down byGovernor-General’s Message. Briefly, it
• acknowledged the right to compensationby a holder of Crown leasehold with theright of renewal for the full period of thatrenewal in the event of the lease beingprematurely terminated.
FIRST READINGSThe following Bills were introduced and
read a first time:—Music Teachers’ Regis-tration Bill (Sir John Luke), Napier Fore-shore Bill (Mr A. Mason).
INTERMEDIATE CREDITS.The House then went into Committee on
the Rural Intermediate Credit Bill.Clauses 3 and J were postponed, and willbe amended at a later stage. Otherclauses up to 25 were passed without com-ment. On clause 26, under which trustfunds and public moneys may be investedin debentures issued by a board, Mr H.E. Holland (Leader of the Opposition)asked whether the object of the clausewas not to enable the Public Trustee toput money into the scheme. He declaredthatf the Government must assume the re-sponsibility in respect -to any loss. Hodid not anticipate failure, but there wasalways the possibility of loss, and theGovernment must be responsible to thelenders for such loss. It would be disas-trous to the country if the Governmentdid not shoulder this responsibility.
The Prime Minister said that variousGovernment funds could be invested. Inregard to investments it would be dis-tinctly declared that the Government wasnot liable. Its great endeavour in connec-tion with the Bill had been to avoid add-ing to the liability of the country. Theprovision was on similar lines to what wasbeing done by institutions on the Conti-nent and elsewhere
Mr D Buddo (Kaiapoi) said he thoughttOe risk of loss was negligible.
Mr T. M. Wilford (Hutt) said he( wouldhave preferred to have seen the functionsof the Advances Department extendedrather than this Bill.
Mr M. J- Savage (Auckland West)thought that clause 26 was worthless, andthat it was an attempt to throw dust inthe eyes of the people seeking financialhelp. Its weakness lay in the investmentof trust funds.
The Prime Minister said he believedthat trust funds would be invested as suc-cessfully as they were invested in othercountries. It was quite wrong to saythat the provision was not worth the paperit was written on. He hoped to live tosee Mr Savage disappointed in his view.
Mr W A. Veitch said it appeared tohim that the clause had been inserted tomake the public debt appear less than itreally was, and to create a wrong impres-sion in the minds of the land holders.The Government might just as well repu.diate the responsibility for all papermoney issued for State Advances. Aftersome further discussion the clause wasagreed to on the voices. Progress wasthen reported to receive the amendmentto clauses 3 and 7, which had been post-poned.
The Prime Minister explained that theamendment to clause 3 increased the num-ber of members of the board from five toseven. The amendment to clause 7 al-lowed the Governor-General to appoint thechairman of the board. The amendmentswere agreed to. The amendment to clause3 increased the number of members ofthe board from five to seven.
Clause 5 was amended to give the com-missioner power to sign deeds, instru-ments, etc., in his personal name and withthe addition of his official style.
Clause 7 was amended to give the Gov-crner-General power to appoint the chair-man of the board. In clause 14 to sub-clause 2 the following proviso was added:“ Provided the aggregate of the amountsfrom time to time jepaid by the board tothe Consolidated Fund shall not at anytime exceed the aggregate amount of theaccretions to the Rural Intermediate CreditRedemption Fund (Inclusive of theamount of profits transferred to that fundpursuant to section 34 hereof) by anamount greater than the amount thenstanding to the credit of the Rural Inter-mediate Credit Reserve.’’
In clause 18 of sub-clause- (2a) it wasrecommended to add the following words :“And in the event of the appointmentof a receiver under section 27 hereof shallhave priority over all claims by the Crownin respect of moneys advanced to theboard the Consolidated Fund.”
In clause 35, providing for the incorpora-tion under, the Companies Act of co-opera-tive rural intermediate credit associationsthe Prime Minister moved to reduce thepayment in cash required from each sub-scriber from 20 per cent, to 6 per cent.
The Leader of the Opposition com-plained that the Select Committee care-fully considered the Bill and decided ona certain course. Then the Governmentcame down with amendments and alteredthe whole scheme. The amendment wasagreed to.
In clause 46 a similar amendment wasagreed to. /
The discussion was still proceeding whenthe House adjourned at 5.30 p.m.
EVENING SESSION.
When the House resumed at 7.30 p.m.considerable discussion took place onClause 54E, security for loans, theLeader ■ * the Opposition contending thatthe necessity for the provision of a guar-antee as part of the security would placethe fanners at the mercy cf the stock andstation agents or a class of professionalguarantors,
Mr G. W. Forbes (Hurunui) said heconsidered the stock and station businessin New Zealand was conducted on mostdesirable lines. There was nothing betterin the world, and the farmers were quitesafe in their hands. The clause wasagreed to.
A new sub-clause was added to 5f)Rproviding that securities over chattelsgiven for the purposes of the Act may,with the consent of the parties, takepriority over existing securities.
In clause 14 a further amendment wasagreed to, placii ; the capital sum at thedisposal of the fund at £400,000, insteadof £250,000.
The schedules were agreed to withoutdiscussion, and the Bill was reported withlue above amendments, read a third time,and passed.
HUTT VALLEY LAND SETTLEMENT.
Mr F. J. Rolleston moved the secondmdu« of tlie Hutt Valley Land Settle-
moot Amendment Bill, winch, he said,dealt with the housing problems of thissettlement. Before being admitted to thehouse allotted to him, a tenant was ex-pected to sign an agreement, and the Billwas intended to give legal effect to thatagreement and so prevent speculation.Most of the tenants had been taken fromundesirable surroundings in the city, andhad been given a home in the country,and it would not be right that they shouldbe allowed to sell out at an advance onwhat they gave, and perhaps drift back tothe city.
The Bill was read a second time.INSPECTION OP MACHINERY.
On the motion of the Minister ofLabour (Mr G. .T. Anderson) the amend-ments made by the Legislative Council inthe Inspection of Machinery AmendmentBill were agreed to.
POLICE OFFENCES BILL.Mr J. C. Rollcston (Minister of Jus-
tice) moved the second reading of thePolice Offences Bill, which, he said, con-solidated seven enactments and made nochange in the present law. The secondreading was agreed to without debate.REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES.The House went into committee on the
Hutt Valley Lands Settlement Amend-ment Bill, which was reported withoutamendment.
The Police Offences Bill was next takenin committee. Mt A. Mason (Napier)urged upon the Minister tb necessity foran amendment of the law by whichpunishment for “ converting catsto their own use without colour of rightshould be increased. This was_ reallytheft, and the cases were multiplyingdaily. The present penalty of a f-0fine seemed quite inadequate to chock thespread of the crime.
The Minister said he could not acceptany such amendment in a consolidatingBill, but the matter would have the atten-tion of the Government. The Bill wasreported without amendment.
The introduction of the Plants Bill wasalso reported without amendment.
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES BILL.In reply to the Leader of the Opposi-
tion the Prime Minister announced thatthe first order of the day for to-morrowwould -be the Religious Exercises inSchools Bill.
The House rose at 11 p.m. till —oO p.m.to-morrow.
PARLIAMENTARIANS CLASH.
HEAVY DEBATE ENLIVENED.
PRIME MINISTER AND MRVEITCH.
(From Our Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.A few brief passages between the Prime
Minister and Mr W. A. Veitch (Wanga-nui) enlivened an otherwise Heavy debateon the Rural Intermediate Credits Bill in
the House this evening. When MrVeitch had given expression to his- viewsmi one aspect of the Bill the PrimeMinister quietly unfolded the pages ofHansard, and, after quoting some re-marks which Mr Veitch had made on aprevious occasion earlier in the session,twitted him with voicing opinions dia-metrically opposed to those ho had heldbefore. ‘“He left the Chamber as _ soonas he saw you looking up Hansard, re-marked Mr’ D. Jones (Ellesmere), amidstthe laughter of the House.
Tile Prime Minister: He always docs.He has gone to a better hole, perhaps.
The Postmaster-General (Mr W. Nos-worthy); A great leader.
Later on Mr Veitch’s remarks anentanother part of the Bill evoked the scornof the Prime Minister. “ What non-sense ; what utter rubbish,” commentedMr Coates.” Mr Chairman, I object to the Prime
Minister’s superior tone, to his haughtyand offensive interjections,” said MrVeitch.
“I say that your remarks on this pointare nonsense,” the Prime Minister re-peated.
Mr Veitch: -Mr Chairman, will youplease protect me from these offensiveinterjections?—(Laughter from the Goveminent benches.)
‘‘Please, continue your speech,” wasall the encouragement Mr Veitch re-ceived from the Chairman (Mr F. FHockly).
The Prime Minister (to Mr Veitch):You are getting into the habit of deliber-ately misrepresenting everything I say.
Watchful members of the Oppositionwho had been enjoying the interlude withthe rest of the House were quick to theirfeet on a point of order that the PrimeMinister should accuse a member of de-
liberate misrepresentation. ‘‘ We can’tstand for that,” said Mr J. M'Combs(Lyttelton).
Mr P. Fraser, the member for Wel-lington Central (to the Chairman): Weheard you call the Prime Minister toorder, but I think the Prime Ministershould withdraw the words and expressregret.
The Prime Minister; I do with-draw—
Mr M'Combs: Another point of order.I don’t think the chairman should whisperthe point of order in the Prime Minister’sear.
The Chairman (sharply): Please, re-sume your seat.
Mr M'Combs: I was making a pointThe Chairman.- Resume your seat.Mr M'Combs sal down abruptly and
listened while Mr Hockly told the Housethat he had addressed the Prime Ministerin the same language and tone of voiceas he used to other members. ‘‘ 1 saiddefinitely that he must not use a termof that kind.” Mr Hockly, addressingMr M'Combs, said: “ You must not makea remark of such a nature to the chair.You are quite out of order.
Mr Fraser: But what about the with-drawal ?
The Chairman: I fancy the PrimeMinister was on the point of withdrawing when he was interrupted.“ I am sorry to have given this trouble.
I do withdraw and say that the memberfor Wanganui lias unintentionally misre-presented what I said, and now that Iam going to reply to him I hope he won’trun away like a "tin hare.”—(Laughter.)
DAMAGES AWARDED.
HUTT ROAD MOTOR SMASH.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPEAL.
(Special to Daily I’imes.jWELLINGTON, November 1.
Thomas Vernon Anson, who claimed£IBO7 damages from the Black and WhiteCab Company for injuries resulting froma collision with his motor cycle and a cabof the defendant company’s last Christmasmorning, was to-day awarded, by a juryin the Supremo Court, before Mr JusticeMacGregor, £1157.
The plaintiff alleged negligence againstthe cab driver, and the defendant com-pany contended that Anson was on hiswrong side.• The defendant's counsel is making ap-plication for a. new trial on the groundthat the verdict, was against the weightof evidence.
Anson and Phillip Ellis were ridingalong the Hutt road on a wet night whenthe accident occurred, both being terriblyinjured and each losing a leg.
FARMERS’ FINANCE.
INTERMEDIATE CREDITS.
“THE ONE MISSING LINK”
DISCUSSION IN THE HOUSE.
(From Our Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.This aftoruoou the House Of Represen-
tatives at an early stage of the proceed-ings resumed the committee stage of theRural Intermediate Credits Bill, on whichgood progress was made. A number ofamendments to some of the clauses wereintroduced by Governor-General’s Message.
Mr H. E. Holland (Leader of theOpposition) asked from what calling themen forming the district boards were tohe drawn.
The Prime Minister replied that theywould be men well versed in farming re-quirements and capable of advising thefarmers and of exercising some form ofsupervision over their operations.
Mr Holland: The farmer himself coulddo that.
The Prime Minister: A farmer wouldbe the class of man I would look for todo the work.
Referring to the danse empowering theboard to issue debentures to provide capi-tal for carrying on its business, the PrimeMinister stated that a proposed amend-ment would make it clear that the deben-ture holders had a first claim on theamount advanced by the Government. Inthe event of the board being wound up
those investors would have the first claimon the assets of the board consisting of£400,000 advanced.
A clause that led to some discussionwas that making it lawful for trust fundsand public moneys to he invested in thehoard’s debentures. Mr \V. S. Glenn(Rangitikei) expressed the opinion thatthis clause would bo one of the most im-portant and useful in the Bill.
The Leader of the Opposition held thatshould there be a failure of the scheme theGovernment could not afford to stand asideand accept no responsibility other than the£400,000 it had put into the fund.
The Prime Minister stated that all Goveminent departments with moneysto invest could put them intothe fund, and as to private fundsthat was entirely a matter for the peopleconcerned. ‘‘ It is a question of policy,said the Prime Minister, “ whether or notwe should go on borrowing to meet theneeds of settlers and piling it on to thepublic debt/ This is an attempt to getaway from that There is nothing new orexperimental about it. It has prove!successful in other countries.” He addeothat ho thought it would he agreed that’twas desirable to place the primary pro-ducers on a footing that would enablethem to act independently of State assist-ance. , ,
“ This clause is not worth the paperit is written on,’’ said Mr M. J. Savage(Auckland West). “ and is an attempt
cither Consciously or unconsciously tothrow dust in the people’s eyes.”
The Prime Minister; 1 fancy I havehoard you say that before.
Mr Savage; A good thing will standrepeating.—(Laughter.)
Replying to other points the 1 rimo
Minister said the Bill was the missinglink in the system of credit necessary lorthe financing of the Dominion farmers.
Mr W. A. Veitch (Wanganui) said theobject of the clause was to make thepublic debt seem less than it really was.He complained that no guarantee wasbeing given by the Government that wouldinduce trustees to invest their money inthe scheme. He urged that the Gov-ernment should give a guarantee ofsecurity.
The Prime Minister caused much amuse-ment by quoting from Hansard of thissession a speech in which Mr Veitchhad advocated a diametrically oppositeprinciple.
An amendment was made in clause 35providing that every subscriber to thememorandum of association should, whenrequired by the‘ hoard, pay in cash notless than 5 per cent, of the value of theshares subscribed for by him. The clausepreviously provided that the percentageshould be not less than 20.
The Leader of the Opposition contendedthat the amendment would underminethe co-operative principle supposed to beembodied in the Bill.
Mr W. S. Glenn said that Parliamentwanted the farmers to band together inco-operative efforts, but the Governmentwas departing from that intention.
The Prime Minister said he had con-sulted experts who considered that therewould be no risk in reducing the per-centage to 5. The reduction would alsomake the position easier for the farmer.
Regarding the nrovision that the loansmay not be granted for periods exceedingfive years, the Prime Minister said therewas no doubt that loans would be grantedfor five years, and that the board, if itdesired, could renew a loan. The generalview of the committee, which had con-sidered the Bill, was that as much des-cretion as possible should be vested inthe board.
Mr J. M‘Combs (Lyttelton): But a manmay desire to repay a loan in threemonths.
The Prime Minister : If that is th« casethe experience will be contrary to that ofother countries.
Referring to the new 'clause whichauthorises direct application to the boardfor a loan instead of through an associa-tion, the Minister of Lands (Mr A. DM’Leod) said the Government’s chiefanxiety was to make money available tothe people urgently wanting it as soonas possible. He was quite sure that anyattempt to form groups or associations ofthe soldier settlers, to whom £5.000,000had been advanced on mortgage, wouldhi resented. The farmers would receivethe greatest benefit possible under thealternative proposals in the Bill.
Mr H. E. Holland said he thought theguarantor would have to shoulder morethan 20 per cent, of the loan, but thestock and station agents, who now hadtheir grip on the farmer through billsover his chatttcls, would be in a positionto force him to take advantage of thecla use.
The Prime Minister: Then, you thinkthere is some good in the Bill ?
Mr Holland : Yes, if one had a verypowerful microscope, one could find some-thing good in it.
Mr G. W. Forbes (Hurunui) said ifthere wore, no alternative to the formationof associations the Bill would becomeinoperative. The stock and station agentshad done a very great deal of good ser-vice for the farmers and to help landsettlement in New Zealand.
Members ; Hear, hear.The clause was agreed to.On the amendment providing for an
increase in the membership of the boardfrom five to seven, the Prime Ministersaid it would no doubt be desirable (oincorporate in the board one or twofarmers and probably one or two menwith commercial knowledge. He hopednext session to submit to Parliamentlegislation co-ordinating all the activitiesof the various lending departments, and,pending that, it might not be advisablein the meantime to fill all the positionsup to seven members.
An amendment strengthening the valueof the debentures was contained in anadditional proviso to the effect that inthe event of the appointment of a re-ceiver the claims of debenture holders willhave priority over all claims by the Crownin respect of moneys advanced to thehoard from the Consolidated Fund. Tl.oBill originallv proposed that the membersof the board should appoint their chair-man, hut this was altered, making theappointment, one to ho made by the Govp.rnor-General-in-Council. The chairmanis to be chosen from the members of thehoard, and ho is to hold office during thepleasure of the Governor-General or for adefinite period as may be decided on
Another amendment in the miscellane-ous clauses in the Bill provides that secu-rities given over chattels for the purposesof obtaining a loan under the schet.M shall
have priority over all prior instruments ofsecurity if the grantees of the prior in-struments concur.
The Bill was reported as amended.The Bill was read a third time and
passed.
THE INTERESTS OF FARMERS.
RKASSURING STATEMENT BYBANKS
(Per United Pnr.ss Association.]WELLINGTON, November 1.
Interviewed in regard to the statementmade by the Prime Minister (Mr Coates)in the House of Representatives that thebanks had poured cold water on theRural Intermediate Credits Bill, theChairman of the Associated Banks statedthat the farmers may rest assured theirinterests will not bo in any way pre-judiced by criticisms and suggestions madeby the Associated Banks in connectionwith the Bill which was presented to themin its initial stage Thei" interests willbe as we!) cared for by the banks infuture as has admittedly been done in thepast.
ROUND WORLD ON FOOT
AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY.
HARDSHIPS IN MANY LANDS,,
TRAVELLER REACHES NEW-ZEALAND.
(Special ro Daily Tim- -•>
AUCKLAND, November 1.Struggles for life in the scorching and
malaria-laden heat of tropical jungles, aprisoner of the Riffs in Morocco, andservice with the French Foreign Legionin Northern Africa—all thij and more hasfallen to the lot of Herr Alexander Geis-sler, a young Austrian, w’ho was a pas-senger from Sydney by the l Tlimaroa.
Herr Geissler is the last of a littleband of competitors in a romantic andHerculean-like adevnture, and for the past
four vears have bee nroaming mostly on
foot In the world’s “ Never-nevers. Hisstory commences in 1923, when he Inter-national Association of Sporting Bodies,which conducts the great sports Olympiad,threw out a challenge to anyone to cover50 000 kilometres, equal to 31,068 Englishmiles on foot within four years and a-halfand touching five continents. The con-ditions were that, without any assistance,the distance had to be covered over allobstacles, the livelihood of the unpetrtors having to be made by ho sale ofcards and by giving lectures dunhg thetrip The visitor, who speaks fairly goodEnglish, said that three nations wererepresented in the final selection -twoEnglishmen, two Dutchmen, and wo Aus-trians, No fewer thar 50 applicationswere received by the authorities inVienna. He was one of the,Austrians.
The adventure has to be tragicin many respects,” Herr Geissler itated.“ My companion, 'Herr Eliaschek. fell avictim to tropical malaria in Liberia. Wewere alone, and when assistance arrivedfrom the nearest mission station ray friendhad been released from his sufferings.The Dutchmen were _ killed by somenatives during a rebellion while walkingthrough India about two years Ago, andthe Englishmen, after arriving in BuenosAires, accepted tempting positions alsoabout two years ago. T intend -■ stickto it, and hope to reach New Yorknext May, when I will have completedthe 50.000 kilometres.”
After crossing Germany on foot HerrGeissler said he took steamer to Cape-town, and, with his companion, crossedmuch of the “ Dark Continent ’ on foot.Near Duala they were attacked by nativebushmen, and h was wounded by anarrow in the right side of the body. Thenatives captured them and robbed them ofall they possessed, and finally releasedthem. Covering themselves with palmloaves they managed to reach the missionstation of St. Anna after a three days’journey, and were provided with the neces-sary clothing. It was shortly after thisthat Herr Geissler’s companion died. HerrGeissler decided to carry on alone, andmet with many unpleasant experiences.While travelling through Morocco he wasmade a prisoner by Riffs, who accused himof espionage and took him to the principalcamp of Adl-el Krim. Adb-el Krim sofficers were a number of Germans, who,without much difficulty, explained his realmission. Later he had an opportunityof speaking with the leader of the Riffawho inserted his autograph in the adven-turer’s book.“Happily. I was able to continue my
journey towards Algeria,” continued HerrGeissler. ‘ Hardly had I entered Frenchterritory, however, than I was . againtaken prisoner and delivered to the mili-tary authorities of the fortress at Algiersas a spy. My explanations and the docu-ments showing my identity were not be-lieved, and I was given the choice’ ofeither gtandipg my trial before a Councilof War or joining the legion.” Knowingsomething about war—Herr Geisslerserved with the Austrian forces from1914 to 1918—he decided that it wouldbe better to join the legion. He foundlife in the legion very hard, the saddestpart of it, from his point of view, aris-ing from the discovery that many youngGermans, who, in consequence of thescarcity of work in Germany, and else-where," had joined the legion and weresimply languishing away the best years oftheir lives. With the assistance of a Rus-sian, Herr Geissler was eventually ableto communicate with the Sporting Asso-ciation in Vienna and also with the Aus-trian Consul at Marseilles, and in conse-quence of their intervention he wasliberated and was able to continue hismarch via Tripoli, Cairo, Alexandria,along the outskirts of the Arabian Desertinto Syria and Palestine.
Finally, the visitor embarked at Jaffa(Palestine) for Lisbon, and travelled onfoot right through Europe. On July 20,1926; he crossed the Russian frontier, andcontinued his trek through Russia fromLeningrad, via Moscow, to Caucasia, onthrough Middle Asia to Tashkent (Si-beria), and finally he reached Vladivos-tok. He imagined that Russia would beone of the hardest countries to traverse,but he found it one of the easiest. Onlythe severe Siberian winter caused himanxiety.
Later, Herr Geisslcr traversed much ofJapan, and he has just completed a walk-ing tour of Australia, from Darwin toMelbourne. He will walk from Aucklandto Wellington, and will then travel bysteamer to Argentina. From Buenos Ayreslie will walk to Valparaiso, and fromthere will travel by steamer to Mexico.After completing a walking tour ofMexico he will go by steamer to Wash-ington, and from there he will travel onfoot to New York, where his adventurewill end.
Herr Geissler has already walked 45,000kilometres of his journey, and must bein New York by May 30 and in Viennaby July 28 If he successfully completeshis journey, ho will receive 5000 Amreicandollars as a premium and a monthly pay-payment of 200 Austrian shillings(each equal to the English shilling) forlife. He is a journalist by profession.He stated that he was under contract towrite accounts of his trip for four Ger-man and one Italian paper.
One of Herr Getssler’s most treasuredpossessions is an autograph book con-taining the signatures of various high per-sonalities with whom he had the honourto have audiences. Among the auto-graphs are those of the King of Spain,the cx-Empress Zifa of Austria, SignorMussolini, Pope Pius XI. M. Trotsky, andthe Grand Prince of Japan, and ‘ manyothers.
CHALIAPIN’S PETITION
NEWS STAGGERS HIS WIFE.HAS SUFFERED FOR YEARS.
(Preeß Association—By Telegraph— Copyright.)MOSCOW, October 31.
(Received Nov. 1, at 5.5 p.m.)Madams Chaliapin, who is now staying
ac Chaliapin’s former town house, saysthat the news that her husband’s divorcepetition is set down for hearing r i No-vember 3 is staggering, and can only bedescribed as an attempt on someone else'spart to get Chaliapin's fortune. Shemade the statement: “ When I marriedChaliapin ho was an unknown singer, andI earned more than lie did as a ballerina.When Chaliapin first went to New YoncI returned for his salve and lived inseclusion. I have suffered for 22 yearswhile others have revelled in my hus-band's glory, but I have kept this secretfrom my children. He now mentionsalimony publicly when he mi ht quietlyhave continued his previous Y ,ay mcn ts -
Money cannot pay for my years of suf-fering. I have sacrificed my whole lifefor him.”—A. and N.Z. Cable.
A cablegram from London on June 15stated that the executive of the BolshevistArtists’ Trade Union had requested theCommissary of Education to deprive M.Fedor Ivanovitch Chaliapin, the sinuer,of his title of the ‘‘ People’s Artist. ’’
which was conferred on him during theearly stages of the revolution, becausehe contributed 5000 francs to the supportof unemployed Russian exiles in Paris.The executive said that Chaliapin mustbe regarded as standing on the other sideof the barricade, and therefore it musttear from him the high title of “ People’sArtist.”
TROUBLED CHINA
THE FALL OF SHANSI.
BRITISH WARSHIP FIRED ON.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright )
SHANGHAI, November 1.(Received Nov. 2, at 1 a.m.)
Under cover of the Chinese warshipWenchu, the first and second divisions ofYangsen’s army entered Shansi, capturingthe city with little resistance. They wereenthusiastically welcomed by the inhabi-tants.
Taking advantage ol the turmoil banditslooted a section of the city. The Britishwarship Cricket and a British steamerwere heavily fired on from the banks ofthe Kmkiang. The Cricket returned thefire, dispersing the troops, who left manydead and x wounded.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
DUMMY BOMB EXPLODESA LIEUTENANT INJURED.
ACTING FOR THE FILMS.
(Pre«B Association-By Telegraph—Copyright )
LONDON, October 31.While enacting for a war film the deed
which won him the Victoria Cross onGallipoli, Lieutenant Leonard Keyzer_ wasinjured at Hounslovy. Lieutenant Keyerwas in the act of picking up and throw-ing back jam-tin bombs, as\ he did onGallipoli, when there was a flash of pow-der and the dummy bomb exploded Lieu-tenant lOeyzer received burns and cutson the face. He was treated at the hos-pital His injuries arc not serious.—A.and N.Z. Cable
LOUD SPEAKERSILLEGAL IN SHOPS.
KOGARAH MAGISTRATE'S RULING.
(Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyngnt.i
SYDNEY, November 1.(Received Nov. 1, at 11.30 p.m.)
A magistrate in the Kogarali Courtruled that it is illegal for a wireless hopto operate a loud speaker, thereby attract-ing crowds to the pavement. He fineda shopkeeper a nominal penalty foroperating wireless in his snop. Thedecision is expected to have far-reachingeffects.
MEXICAN RAILWAYS
SIR HENRY THORNTON’S REPORT.
' PLAN OF REORGANISATION.
(Prese Association —By Telegraph—Copyright )
MEXICO CITY, November 1.(Received Nov. 2, at 0-15 a.m.)
It is officially announced that Sir HenryThornton, president of the CanadianNational Railways, who was invited tostudy the finances of the Mexican NationalRailways, will suggest a plan of reorgani-sation.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
NEW SOUTH WALES
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
MR D. LEVY SELECTED.
(X’ress Association— Gy Telegraph Copyright ISYDNEY, November .
(Received Nov 1, at 11 p.m.)A combined pre-sessional meeting of the
Nationalist and Country Parties selectedMr D. Levy as the pact’s candidate forthe Speakership. He will, therefore, beelected when Parliament meets.
OLYMPIC GAMES
PAYMENT FOR BROKEN TIME.
THE DECISION TO STAND.
<T’refs Association—By Telegraph—Copyright (
LAUSANNE, October 31.(Received Nov. 1, at 10.10 p.m.)
The executive of the InternationalOlympic Commission unanimously adopteda resolution against the charge that it hadgone beyond its authority in deciding infavour of limited indemnity for brokentime, and overruled the decision of theOlympic Congress at Prague. Theexecutive claims that it has the right tomake emergency decisions between meet-ings of congress.
The executive thus maintains its deci-sion of allowing the International Foot-ball Federation to participate in theOlympic games, despite the British andFrench protests against broken time pay-ments to amateurs. Further develop-ments wil be awaited with interest.--A.and N.Z. Cable.
COMMUNISTS IN SPAINBOMB FACTORY DISCOVERED.
TWO MEN ARRESTED.
iprers Association- By Fell-graph- -Oopyrißar iLISBON, November 1.
(Received Nov. 1, at 11 p.m.)The police discovered a Communist
bomb factory, and two arrests were madeof men who were manufacturing bombs. —
A o Ud N.Z. Cable.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
NOISE LIKE BURSTING SHELL.
A STARTLING EXPERIENCE.
CONCRETE PARAPET SHATTERED
(Special to Daily Times.)
AUCKLAND, November 1.Auckland was startled about 9.45 this
morning by an alarmingly loud clap ofthunder, quickly succeeding a lightningilasli of dazzling intensity. To manyresidents in the vicinity of Hutchinson’sstore, in Khyber Pass road, where thelightning shattered a’parapet surmountingthe building, the experience was positivelyterrifying.
“ It was like the firing of a howitzeralongside one,” said Mr V E. Elliott,manager of the store. ” There was ablinding flash followed by a deafeningexplosion and the noise of masonry beingscattered over the roofs of our own andadjacent premises. Almost at mce theoffice on the first floor, just under theparapet, which was struck, and in whichseveral employees and myself were working at the time, became filled with smokecaused by the fusing of electrical connec-tions.”
Of the 17 people in the store at thetime tho majority suffered a severemomentary shock. Fortunately the fusingof the electric and telephone lines »vasnot followed by any more extensive burn-ing, and within the building here wasnothing beyond the condition of theswitches to" indicate that anything un-toward had occurred. One employeewho was resting his hand on an interioriron fixture when the lightning found itsmark received a rather severe shock.
Tho vagaries of the effect of a lightning“ strike ” were exemplified in that thewooden veranda roof, although not itselfdamaged, was thrown out from the wallof the building an inch or two, beingperceptibly “out of plumb.” One paneof glass was cracked. There was evi-dence that the lightning passed to earthvia the water pipes in the building, aninteresting effect of this being that whenthe taps were turned on afterwards thewater ran red for several minutes, dueapparently to the electrical precipitationof oxidised iron.
The spectacular effect in the street out-side was arresting. The parapet, whichis of a style of architecture not nowfavoured, is surmounted by a number ofconcrete balls with a large one at theapex Apparently it was the large centreball which attracted the bolt. Afterthe crash the centre part of lhe brickand mortar facade appeared as if it hadbeen struck by a shell. A gap some sftin extent showed where the bolt hadstruck with a peculiar explosive eijtect.For a distance of 70 yards up the roadtowards the city and for a chain pr soin the other direction bricks and mortarwere scattered, to be later collected byCity Council employees and removed fromthe way of traffic. Nearby eardens re-ceived a shower of projectiles It ■ wasextraordinary that no shop windows werestruck.
A icmarkable street “ casualty ’ addeda link to the chain of unique circumstancesMr A. E. M’Cartney, a commercial traveller, residing at 17 Norana avenue, wasdriving past the store alone in his motorcar when the thunderbolt descended. Someof the flying bricks and mortar crashedthrough the windscreen and struck himabout the face and head. He stoppedpromptly and had his minor cuts andabrasions attended to by a nearbychemist, accounting his escape from severeinjury fortunate.
Flying bricks broke an electric servicewire leading into a residence next doorto Hutchinson’s, and in a shop across theroad the fusing of an electric wire starteda fire in the roof of a room. A childgoing downstairs noticed it, and the ap-plication of wet sacks prevented damage.
In Miller’s garage, at least 200 yardsaway, the mechanics were startled by abrilliant play of lightning about i watertap. Solder vvas melted where a, wirewas attached, but no damage resulted.
In many of the adjacent houses theelectrical connections were thrown out ofaction, and several persons received shocksas a result of the noise and concussionIn one shop a woman fainted.
This is the second instance of a housebeing struck by lightning in Aucklandwithin the oast two months. The otheroccurred at Birkenhead, where a flashstruck a chimney, shattering the masonryand ripping a sheet of galvanised iron offthe roof. An occupant of the nremiseswho was coking the fire below had hepoker wrenched out of his hand and re-ceived a shock. On August 30 a flesh struckthe earth in a vacant section at JountEden, affecting many houses, breakingone window, and interrupting the elec-trical services.
THE MERCANTILE MARINE.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING.
At the conference of chambers of com-merce last week, Mr H. C. Campbell(Dunedin) moved the adoption of the fol-lowing remit: —“That the Government berequested to acquire as soon as possiblea full-rigged ship or barque, having Dieselmachinery with low power for calmweather, in order that the youth of theDominion may have an opportunity ofobtaining a thorough training in seaman-ship and navigation.” He said the pro-posal was of immense commercial impor-tance. It was unnecessai'y for him totell them that there were not many shipowners in New Zealand to whom repre-sentations could be made. Opportunitiesii the mercantile marine were not verynumerous for Nev> Zealand ’ . Thetraining they would receive on a steamerwas not suitable in the acquisition ot sea-manship. He recalled the Dartford,which, he claimed, had turned out usefulmen. No boy could learn the profes-sion without soiling his hands. The boatwould hardlv pay in its running, but inthe interests of the Dominion the pro-posal should be adopted.
Mr Lunn (Auckland) said the costwould run into thousands of pounds, andthe time was inopportune for the Gov-ernment to undertake such an expendi-ture.
Mr M'Lean (Greymouth) supportedthis view. He said some of the bestofficers had risen from the bottom rungof the ladder.
The amended remit, which was as fol-lows, was passed;—“That the executivebe requested to take such steps ns maybe necessary tj inquire into the best waysand means by which the Dominion mayacquire a full-rigged ship or barque, bav-in Diesel machinery of low power foruse in calm weather, in order that theyouth of the Dominion may have an op-portunity of obtaining a thorough train-ing in seamanship and navigation, it beingvery desirable that the Dominion be ableto secure officers well educated and welltrained.”
SHIPS’ GRAVEYARD.
About halfway betwen the West Indiesand West Africa lies a vast, stagnantsheet of water known as the Sargasso.Sea. .Round it circulate two mighty cur-rents which for untold centuries havebeen bringing and leaving in 't hugemasses of the (touting seaweed calledsargassium, driftwood, and other flotsamand jetsam. In time this concentrationof weed, etc., became so thick that sail-ing vessels were often caught fast in it.and their crews doomed to die of thirstand starvation. Various animals, suchas rats, and particularly bloodthirstycrabs, have adapted themselves to livingin it. and abound in large numbers. Evennowadays slow steamers sometimes havedifficulty in getting clear, as their pro-pellers are liable to bo clogged by thegigantic tangles of weed. The colour ofthe sea is, perhaps, the purest of all theocean blues.
VISITORS TO THE CITY.
LATEST ARRIVALS.
Cirx Hotel.Mr G. Wolfrom (California), Mr J.
Donnelly, Mr V. Birtwhistle (Wellington),Mrs Dorreen, Mr J. Penrose (Christ-church), Mrs J. Anderson (Kurow), MissHishon (Invercargill).
Excelsiob Hotel.Mr J. Robertson, Mr S. Alexander, Mr
F. Richards, Mr J. C. Neill (Welling-ton), Mr J. C- Wilson (Christchurch),Mr H. A. Ppvine (Timaru), Mr W. R.Waters, Mr 11. J. Tibbets (Alexandra).
PERSONAL.
Sir Joseph Ward, member for Inver-cargill, was a through passenger for Wel-lington by tlie express from Invercargillyesterday.
Professors Lawson, Jack, Adams, andBell left by the express, on route forWellington, yesterday, to attend the an-nual meeting of the New Zealand Uni-versity Academic Board.
A London cablegram states that SirJanies Parr gave a luncheon to Sir LindoFerguson, of Dunedin, and -Dr VictorBonney, an eminent British surgeon, whowill shortly be coming to New Zealand.The last-named will attend the annualMedical Conference,
At last night’s meeting of the DunedinManufacturers’ Association, the president(Mr T. Somerville) the deathof Mr C. A, Strack, who was manager ofthe Education Court at the New Zealandand South Seas Exhibition. Mr Strackwas the father of Mrs George W. Reid,and on the president’s motion it was de-cided to convey to Mrs Reid, through herhusband, the secretary of the association,a vote of sympathy. The motion was car-ried by the members standing in silence.
A cablegram from London states that,under the auspices of the Empire Market-ing Board, Dr Hill, superintendent ofKew Gardens, will depart on November 3on a six months’ Empire tour, .includingAustralia and New Zealand. He will visitvarious research institutes connected withbotany, agriculture, and forestry, and alsomake a genera] study, of flora, particularlyin relation to economic questions.
At last night’s meeting of the WestHarbour Borough Council motions of sym-pathy were passed with the relatives ofthe late Mrs Hodgson, of St. Leonards,the late Mrs - Murdoch, of Ravensbourne,and the late Mr A. Leach, also of Ravens-bourne. The Acting Mayor (Mr ASmith) said that each of the deceasedhad resided in the district for many years.
A Press Association telegram fromWellington states that Professor R. J.Bell (Dunedin) has been elected to fillthe casual vacancy on the Academic Boardcaused by the resignation of ProfessorInglis (Dunedin). The board (formerlythe Board of Studies) will hold its firstmeeting in Wellington to-day.
A Press Association message from Hoki-tika reports that the, death took placeyesterday afternoon of Mr Charles JamesNightingale, one of the proprietors of theHokitika Guardian. The deceased, whowas 64 years of age, had been identifiedwith the West Coast since the settlementof Jackson Bay, where he went with hisfather. He was a member of the Har-bour Board and of the Licensing Com-mittee, and a past master of the Lodgeof Freemasons. He leaves a widow anda family of seven children. He suffereda paralytic seizure some months ago.
’ Mr A. G. Seelen, who has been attachedto the Money Order and Savings Bankbranch of the Chief Post Office, Dunedin,for the past seven years, was presentedwith a pair of field glasses on his retire-ment. Mr Seclen joined the postal servicein Christchurch 40 years ago. In makingthe presentation, Mr F. W. Penlington,chief postmaster, referred to Mr Seelen’ssuccesful career in the service.
Mr E. Y. Smith, who for eight yearswas in charge of the haberdashery* toilet,and fancy departments of Messrs ArthurBarnett, Ltd., was made the recipientof two valuable presentations upon sever-ing his connection with the firm to gointo business on his own account. About90 members of the staff gathered- at aspecial function to say to MrSmith, and over a cup of tea eulogisticreferences were made by Mr S. Lawn,on behalf of the management and staff,to Mr Smith’s untiring and successfulefforts to promote the welfare of the busi-ness, particularly the departments underhis immediate charge. Mr Lawn thenpresented Mr Smith with a Jacobean writ-ing bureau and a letter of appreciationfrom the directors, and also asked himto accept from the members of the staffa gold watch, suitably engraved, mention-ing the universal esteem in which therecipient was held by all, and conveyingbest wishes for future success. Mr Smith,in responding, thanked all present fortheir valuable gifts, and voiced his plea-sure at having been so long connectedwith Messrs Arthur Barnett, Ltd., andhis enjoyment of the happy fellowshipwith one and all.
BEGGING FOR BREAD.
EX-OFFICERsS DESTITUTION.
DEED OF DESPERATION.
Handicapped in the struggle for exist-ence by the legacies of war service, anddriven by sheer poverty to an act whichbrought him into the clutches of the law,an ex-army officer presented a patheticfigure in the dock at Whitehall. Hamp-shire, a few weeks ago.
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Foi nerly a lieutenant m the East York-shire Regiment, Eric Collinson, of Heath-lands, Headley, pleaded guilty to twocharges of obtained £1 by a worthlesscheque. Something of his poignant ex-periences was revealed in a letter he hadsent to the Ministry of Pensions. Inthis he declared that owing to neuras-thenia, attributable to war services, hehad been out of employment for a year,and had previously lost lucrative postsbecaues of breakdowns in health. Hism. ther, who is an invalid, and himself,had been reduced to starvation. Theyhad been without proper food r r weeks,and would soon be without shelter, thebailiff having levied distraint.
Collinson said:—“We have nowhere togo, and thought of my mother voing toan’ institution is distracting. The nightsof agony with my mother crying in herbed, and worrying about the few piecesof furniture that have been in the familyfor over 700 years, are sapping my self-control. I cannot think, concentrate, oract. We are literally starving and desti-tute. I cannot walk on my slm s; theyarc on the uppers.”
According to an investigator from theEx-service iVelfare Society, who took upthe case, Collinson’s father was formerlyin a good position in the metal trade inHull, and was nominated for the positionof sheriff. He lost his money in 1912,and when he died he left his family pro-vided for.
When the investigator visited Colliu-son’s home at Headley he found that theonly food in the house was a piece ofbread, the remains of a loaf defendanthad begged the previous day. Collinsonhad walked to London and \ick threetimes weekly without success, but couldnot do so again as hia boots were gone.
A medical report gave details of Col-linson’s chequered career. He was edu-cated at Hymer’s College, Yorkshire, andjoined the Public Schools’ Battalion m1914. In 1915 he went J,o France, wastransferred to the Cameronians, and wasburied by a shell at Festubert. He re-ceived a commission in the Mast Vmk.-iRegiment in 1916, and was shortly after-wards transferred to the Royal AirForce. He served nine mouths in thiscorps, and was discharged after a, seriousflying accident, in which his machinecrashed and caught fire.
Collinson was scut to Frail"'’ a ,T ain in1918, and was there for both the Germanand the British advances. He was latersent to hospital at Etaples, and was thereduring the bombing raids. During andafter the war he had failures of memory,and was found wandering miles from hisdepot. He had had three positions sincethe war, including one with a companyout on the Gold Coast, where he spentthree years; but his neurasthenic condi-tion had prevented him getting .‘mploy-ment since.
Mr E. Howard, general secretary of theEx-service Welfare Society, told theBench that Collinson was now in one oftheir homes, and they h.ad paid oil thebailiff.
Collinson ivw bound ever for sixmonths.
CONTENTS OF 'THIS ISSUE.Paga,
Leading Articles 8The Petrol Tax.The Post Office Account.
Cable News 9Sport of Boxing 2The Common Round 3Patients and Prisoners’ Aid .. SSupreme Court 4Provincial News 6Roxburgh Railway 6Commerce and Finance 7The Island Trade 7Henley-on-Yarra 7Preference to Unionists 7Teachers of Music , 7Intoxicated Motorist 7An Expensive Mission 7Shipping 8The Petrol Tax 9Parliament .. 10Visitors to the City 10Personal 10Round the World on Foot .... 10Farmers’ Finance ,10Struck by Lightning 10Aeeidents and Fatalities 10Damages Awarded 10Parliamentarians Clash 10West Harbour Council 12Mechanical Coursing 12Fires 12Sporting 13
Racing News. *
Trotting.Trotting Cup Meeting.Racing in Australia.
Dunedin Presbytery 14
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.PREMATURE EXPLOSION OF
GELIGNITE.(Special to Daily Times.)
AUCKLAND, November 1.“This appears to have been a pure
accident, and I find that death was acci-dental,” said Mr j?. K. Hunt, S.M.,coroner, when returning his verdict at theinquest concerning the death of GeorgeHamilton M'Mahon, a married man, ofMorningside, who died in Auckland Hos-pital as the result of injuries received ina premature explosion of gelignite. Xhedeceased had been employed by theMountAlbert Borough Council, and was engagedin a tunnel on the west side of Gordonroad. He was working an electric drill-ing machine, and was boring rock in pre-paration for blasting. Evidence wasgiven that about 11 a.m. on October ISan explosion occurred at the bottom ofthe rock being drill I, dislodging a largequantity of rock. The deceased uad beenstruck on the head and rendered uncon-scious. He was removed to hospital,and succumbed to his injuries the follow-ing day. Mr J. Newton, Government in-spector, said he was satisfied that the menengaged in boring were competent, andthat the cause of the fatality was a pre-mature explosion of gelignite.
WOMAN’S SUDDEN DEATH.(Peh United Press Association.)
GISBORNE, November 1.Mrs Mary Cameron, aged 57, was found
dead this morning near the residence ofa friend in Disraeli street, whom shehad visited last evening. Mrs Cameronleft by the back door with the intentionof going round the side of the house tothe front gate, but apparently collapsedbefore she was able to reach the road,and the body was not found till 5 o’clockthis morning.
GOLFER STRUCK BY BALL.(Special to Daily Times.)
PALMERSTON N„ November 1.A curious accident happened on the
Hikowhitu golf links during the week-end,resulting in a slight injury to a well-knownmember of the Wairarapa Club, who wasplaying a round with Mr W. L. x itz-herbert. When the incident occurred howas driving from the fourteenth tee. Howas struck on the throat by a hard nitball that had been pulled considerablyby a player going to the thirteenth green.It was very fortunate for the visitor thattne ball struck the ground first, but evengo he was knocked unconscious. Had theball caught him when ;n full Sight his in-juries might have been very serious.Players near him were puzzled by his col-lapse, but the person who had unwittinglycaused it noticed what had happened, andhurried forward to the aid of the injuredman. When the player recovered he com-pleted the round in the good score ttf |5.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.(Pep. United Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.At the inquest on Frederick Foothead,
who died in hospital on Sunday from in-juries resulting from a fall down a cliffat Pukerua Bay, a verdict was returned<yt accidental death. The coroner said theonly explanation was that the deceased,!who was 47 years of age, must havefainted or had some sort of seizure. Thedeceased was married and was a residentof Lyall Bay, Wellington.
MOTOR CYCLIST’S DEATH.(Peb Inited Press Association.)
NELSON, November 1.A verdict of accidental death was re-
turned at the adjourned inquest on BrianJones, aged 16, who died as the result ofa collision between a motor car and amotor cycle which he was riding,
ELDERLY MAN’S DEATH.Thomas Greenall, aged 69, died sud-
denly at his home at 288 Yogel street,yesterday afternoon. The cause of oeathis not definitely known, but an inquestmay ot be necessary.
OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 192710
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.For many years experiments have oeen
carried out for *he treatment of that dis-tressing ailment. Bronchitis. Success hasat last been obtained in all cases treated.Researches have established the fact thatlloffman’s Double EX has cured the moststubborn attacks of Bronchitis, Asthma,Colds, Influenza, Sore Throats, etc. _ Thiswonderful preparation is now obtainablefor ‘Js 6d at Hodman’s Pharmacy, 17Princes street, Dunedin.—Advt.
Houses built by tlie London CountyCouncil since the war now number over10,000, and the waiting list of anxioustenants is now well over twice thatnumber.
The world’s loudest loud speaker isnow being built in Germany. When com-pleted, this huge affair will have threebell mouths, each measuring 40ft acrossand 110ft in height.
i MARSHALL'S INFLUENZA MATURESSR sgmy
ERROR OF IDENTITY.
WRONG WOMAN ARRESTED.
HIGH OFFICIAL’S DAUGHTER.
apologies from the police.
Victim of a singular error of identity,
which fortunately, was righted in time tosave her from the ordeal of spending anight in a police cell. Miss AlynePacaud the beautiful eighteen-year-oldactress daughter of Mr Lucien Pacaud,Assistant High Commissioner for Canadain Great Britain, had an extraordinaryexperience in the West End of London afew weeks ago.
An unusually handsome girl, dark,petite, and vivacious. Miss Pacaud, whosefather belongs to one of the most dis-tinguished and ancient French-Canadianfamilies, lives with her parents in a flatin Canada House, Trafalgar Square, Ap-patently she closely resembles anotheryoung woman, and this resemblance ledto her apprehension by a constable. MissPacaud’s adventure commenced when she.parked her two-seater car in Great Wind-mill street, outside the TrocaderoRestaurant.
“As I left the' car,” related MissPacaud, “ I asked a policeman, who hadalready warned me about leaving the cartoo long, whether it would be all right toleave it for an hour. So far as I under-stood him, he said ‘ Yes.' Later on, atVine street police station, he said thathe added, ‘and I know who you are. Miss
’ I did not hear him say thesewords. I went to do some shopping, andthen, forgetting the car, returned to ourflat. Halfway through dinner I remem-bered the car, and, after dinner, accom-panied by a young man who had dinedwith us, I went back to Great Windmill
“As I got into the car the same police-man came up and said ‘ I have a warrantfor your arrest,' Later, he declared thathe again added, ‘ You are Miss Hesaid I must go to Vine street. Thinkingthat I was being arrested for leaving thecar in the street, I meekly obeyed, andwe all three drove to the station. Myfriend was put in a waiting room.“The policeman fetched one of his
superior officers. I asked if I could notsettle the matter right away, as I had toget to the theatre. 4 No/ the officeranswered. ‘ There are several chargesagainst you. You are Miss >ofClarges street/ He then read out thecharges, which, I think, included beingdrunk and of assaulting the police.
“Of course I at once protested vigor-ously.
' I am Alyne Pacaud/ I said, ‘ andthe daughter of- the Assistant High Com-missioner for Canada.’ The policemansmiled. ‘ Then ring up Canada House,where I live, and find out for your-self/ I said. They did so. No one of myfamily or the servants was at home. Ithen thought of another way of establish-ing my identity—my friend in the wait-ing room. He had been engaged to bemarried to me, and knew all my family'intimately. I appealed to the policemanto ask him. Luckily, while they weredoing so, there entered a policeman whohad seen my friend some weeks ago whenhe came to Vine street to report thetheft of a bag of mine. In this way,luckily, my identity was at once estab-lished. Many apologies followed, and we.left the police station.”
It was understood that Mr Pacaud con-templated taking no action in the matter,and was content to let things remain aathey were.
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.Advertisements ot 16 words undei the beading,
si Situations Vacant, Wanted, For dale. To LetLost and Found. Miscellaneous Wants, etc. Isper insertion, three consemtivi, insertions 2s 6deix consecutiTe insertions 6s Strictly cash lbadvance Extra charge 11 boohed
U R 8 ! FURS!
FromREAL SEALToROYAL RABBIT.CallandInspectOurWONDERFULSELECTION.
R. S. BLACK, LTD.,15-17 STAFFORD STREET.THE FUR SPECIALISTS.
Rabbit trappers!Hate you seen the
LATEST WIRE SPRING TRAP?You have heard and read quite a lot
about other patent traps, but inspect this.We are not against—in fact, we welcome—comparison with other brands. TRYTHE DINKUM TRAP, Weighs only220z. Write, telegraph, or 'phone.
TONKIN’S ICE WORKS,Dunedin (’phone 12-123).
G E K C I E S WANTED.
A Well-established Auckland Firm ofIndentors and Merchants, with city andcountry *ravellers, wish to get in touchwith firms Controlling New ZealandAgencies, but who are not already work-ing Auckland City and province.
RepliesP.O. BOX 89,
Slo Auckland.
C C A L E 8.ScalesFor Expert Att ution to all Makes andClasses of Platform and Counter Ma-
chines, Bacon and Cheese Cutters,Co amunicate with ’Phone 10-303.
WM G. COLEMAN.54 KING STREET, DUNEDIN.Visits to Country Districts by
Arrangement.
p I G S! PIGS!
WE BUY HEAVY-WEIGHTPIGS.
IRVINE & STEVENSON (LTD.).Filleul street. Isju
PETROL TIN OPENERS, great time andlabour savers; 6s 6d each.—Mansons’,185 Princes street, 203 Crawford street.
SUMMER Time BUI means more time torgardening; try Mansons', 185 Princesstreet, for quality GARDEN TOOLS.
SUMMER Time BUI ALARM CLOCKS:, only 7s 9d each : great value.—-Mansons*,185 Princes street.
GREEN Fly effectively dealt with by ap-plying Atomel All-in-one Dust.—Man-
sons', 185 Princes street.
WANTED, second-hand set of BOWLS.—State price to 14, Times Office. 310
WANTED. La y’a B.S.A. BIKE, In goodorder.—Price and particulars Box 97.East Taleri. 310
WANTED to BUY. BEE HIVE PARTS.—State prlc0 and particulars 53, Times.
WANTED to BUY, a SEPARATOR.-—Statemake and price to 59, Times. 2u
EOOT TROUBLES.—Suffer no more. Mytreatment Is painless. Charge mode-rate.—Charles *Buchan, 85 Stuart street.'Phone 10-243.
CORNS HURTING? Consult CharlesBuchan, the experienced chiropodist.Treatment painless, charges moderate.—BsStuart street. 'Phone 10-243.
FOOT ACHES and PAINS quickly relieved ;skilful treatment; moderate charges.—CHARLES BUCHAN, 85 Stuart street.’Phone 10-243. 3n
WANTED. —Bottles bought, sold, or ex-changed, Sacks, Rugs, Dressmakers’,Tailors’, and Factory Cuttings, Cast Iron,Brass, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Fat, Bones.—Cleary's Otago Marine and Bottle Store, 151Hanover street. 'Phone 12-065.
M‘DONALD & -ILLER, Green Island,are Cash Buyers, of Prime Bacon PIGS.Correspondence invited.
IELECTRICAL WORK.—House LightingJ a Specialty.—Consult C. S. Matthews, 64
Hazel avenue, Caversham.
DUPLICATORS from £3; reproduce facsi-mile letters. Illustrations, music, cata-
logues.—Send particulars N.Z. Typewriters,22 Bond street. 22s
JEWELLER of over 25 years; Ring,Watch Specialist; large stock; small
protits.—E. J. Thomson, opposite KnoxChurch. 16s
TENNIS RACQUETS Restrung and Re-paired ; Unesi British gut; all work by
experts.—Bills, Ltd., sports dealers.
WANTED BUY. Men's. Women's, Chil-dren's CLOTHES of description
—Mrs Brookes. 289 King street; 'puoue11-252. Js
STAMPS. —Wanted Purchase, Collectionsand Loose Lots Postage Stamps. Coins,
etc. —Hooper, 3 Liverpool street.
Clll IMNEYS SWEPT.—Dunedin WindowJ Cleaning Co, have Resumed Cleaning
Chimneys Telephone 10-493.—32 St. Andrewstreet.
WANTED—F. HIMMEL, 227 Georgestreet, has Diamond Cluster and Half-
hoop Engagement Rings from £8; WeddingRings from 20s. Watches. Clocks, Repaired.
WANTED KNOWN—The Otago SteamLaundry Company are still the
Premier Carpet Beaters. Cartage free’Phone 11-208. 7Ja
E Recommend DAVID ROBERTSON,Signwriting, House Painting, Paper-
hanging.—s 4 King street (opposite Taler)and Peninsula Co.). Telephone 12-003.
WANTED to BUY, OLD LEAD.—J andT Christie, 22 George street, Dunedin.
Rheumatic sufferers—"The story otthe Discovery of a Rheumatic Cure,"
sent free. —E. W Hall. Armagh street.Chrlstchuich •
KHBUMATISM CURED only by Internaltreatment; Curlconea dissolve and elimi-
nate the poisons. Get yours to-day
CIUKICONES are used and prescribed byJ England's leading doctors for all Rheu-
matic conditions with great success.
CURICONES, the Tested English Remedyfor iheumatold arthritis.—From your
chemist or from E. W Hall. Armagh street.Christchurch.
SCIATICA, Lumbago, Gout, Neuritis, Rheu-matism quickly yield to Curlcones; get
them to-day ; at all chemists.
IF your chemist does not stock CURIGONESwrite B W HALL, Armagh street,
Christchurch. Literature sent free. 17jy
PIGS.- We are Cash Buyers of BaconPigs, good prices naul —Hnrhiin's
Bacon Factory Milton 29au
PUBLIC NOTICES.
TO MANUFACTURERS ANDOTHERS.
The Proprietors of Letters Patent No.49015, of 2nd November, 1921, relatingto "MANUFACTURE OF LITIIO-PHONE,” are desirous of entering intoarrangements, by way of a License orotherwise, on reasonable terms, for thepurpose of exploiting the above Patent,and ensuring its practical working in NewZealand.
All inquiries to be addressed toHENRY HUGHES LIMITED,
Patent Agents,157 Featberston street, Wellington.
IN FOCI & CO.. LAUNDRY.' 162 Rattray street and 64 St.
Andrew street, Dunedin.11 Citv and Country Orders promptlyaded “to and returned the following
Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms,with order. Collars, starch, 2s
n Collars, washing and starch, 2s 6dn! All kinds of laundry work doneaptly and well. 270
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N "f,—Job Printing of every descnp-done with despatch, and at lowest
sat rates.
PUBLIC NOTICES.
WHY LEND YOUR MONEY out at a�v LOWER RATE than 6 per cent., or
on doubtful security, when you can easilyhave the best and surest?
We can Find Investment tor your moneyon a FIRST MORTGAGE at 6 per cent,and payment of Interest Quarterly on thevery day is falls due.ABSOLUTELY NO RISK—NO WORRY
—NO MORTGAGE EXPENSES.Our large business in property selling
gives us exceptional facilities for obtain-ing undoubted First Mortgage Securities,large and small. , ,
For some years we have published thefollowing statement: —
“That during the 27 years we havebeen in business we have not lostone penny of principal or interestofinvestments entrusted to our care.
And that statement has never beenquestioned.
All information given if you call on
N. & E. S. PATERSON, LTD.,Investing Agents,
163 RATTRAY STREET.
j~AWN MOW E R TALE S.
She: “Do you know the song ‘MyMother’s Little Lawn Mower?’”
He: “No. How does it go?”She; “You push it!”But, gentlemen, you won’t'have to push
it if it is one of Manson’s Easy-runningMowers. The ladies find “following ’ ita delightful recreation. Allowance madeon old hard-to-push mowers. t
G. AND J. MANSON,Lawn Mower Specialists,
185 Princes Street.
JJOSPITALS PREFER THE
SHACKELL MATTRESS. . . .
A Hospital Mattress is on duty ,24hours of the day, and it is only a supermattress that will give 10 years’ unremit-ting service under such conditions. Thatis why the local hospitals choose theSHACKELL MATTREI the only onethat is so soundly and efficiently con-structed that its maker is able to give a10 years’ guarantee of service. The factthat no SHACKELL MATTRESS has yetbeen returned will influence you in yourchoice.
Write for further particulars.J. SHACKELL & CO.,23-27 ST. ANDREW STREET,
DUNEDIN.’Phone 10-360. 220
WHY PAY MORE?PRIME QUALITY MEAT.
WE SELL FOR CASH ONLY.PRICE
BEEF. lb.Sirloin .. .. 6}dPrime Ribs s£dRump Steak 9dButtock Steak 7dStew. S’eak 31b IsCorned Round 7dCorned Roll .. 6dCorned Beef 4dBoil Beef .. 4dFresh Pork .. IsCrd. Prk., LOd. Is
LIST:MUTTON. lb.
Hmdqrtra. .. 6JdForeqrtrs. ..
4jdLegs .. .. 7JdChops 7dMince .. 41b IsMelb Saus. 31b IsDripping ....31b IsCamb Sausages 8dBelgian Saus. 7dSaveloys ..
.. 7dBacon, in cuts lidBacon, sliced Is Id
Personal Attention Country Orders.BlidS.,
CASH BUTCHERS,91 FREDERICK STREET.
Telephone 12-316.
ZEALAND INSURANCETRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS
COMPANY (LIMITED),(By Act of Parliament).
WORLD-WIDE FACILITIES.Otago Branch Office:
;ORNEU RATTRAY AND CRAWFORDSTREETS, DUNEDIN.
A. M. CAMERON.Manager
FIRE MARINE, ACCIDENT. MOTORCAR (Special Policy).
yOOL SEASON, 1927-28IT WILL PAY YOU co SsELL your
700 L through the 0.F.C.A., Ltd. Ourtores are fully staffed, modern, welljuipped. and, as regards lighting, second
» none. All wool handled receives theersonal attention bf our Expert, whoseassing is known and appreciated byverseas Buyers.Ask for our Wool Circular. It explains
early f.e benefits of Clrssing andinning.We carry large stock of Woolpacks,"
dp, etc.You will get SERVICE and SATIS-ACTION.THE OTAGO FARAIERS’ CO-OPERA-
TIVE ASSOCIATION OF NEWZEALAND, LTD., Crawford street,Dunedin. P.O. Box ±l7.
A PLATE SCRAPER is a most usefulkitchen article for cleaning plates,
especially greasy ones. Price lOd, postedId extra.
Send for one; it will make plate wash-ing much easier.
VERNON SMITH, LTD.,GEORGE STREET.
JM PORT ERS!
IF YOU DESIRE GOOD SERVICEIn
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE & SHIPPING,
Hand your Documents toGAIN FORWARDING CO., LTD.,
8s 20 Bond street, Dunedin.
QAMERA COMPANY, . OCTAGON
SEND US YOUR FILMS.Experts in Developing and Printing, etc.
Up-to-date Methods.South Depot:
“The Geyser,” Princes street.North Depot: “Beeby’s,” Albany street.
JAY’S LOUNGE AND DELICA-TESSEN,
PLAZA BUILDINGS, George street.We Specialise in Catering for Wed-
ding Breakfasts and Evening Parties,either in our Spacious Rooms or in yourown home.
’Phone 12-004 for Terms, etc.
MISS LOGAN. Typlste, all work strictlyconfidential.—5 and 6 Stock Exchange.
Princes street entrance Telephone 10-126
PRAM WHEELS RE-TYRED while youwall.—At Herrich and Co (opposite
Leviathan Hotel), Cumberland street.
MEND A TRIAL ORDER for GROCERIESO to M'Lean's. corner Princes and Carrollstreet, orders delivered ; coupons given.
iFACTORY Butter, Is 7d; prime Bacon,. is 2d lb , Tasty Cheese, Is 2d lb; Honey.
3 pats (or Is 3d._____
BEST Loose Cocoa. Is 3d lb; Sago, 3d;Lentils. 4d ; Borax, Sd : Best Tinned
Peas, 9d.
IpRESH Prunes 4d ; Kruschen Salts, 2s per1 bottle; Quarts Worcester Sauce. 1sbottle ; Granose Biscuits, Is.
3 Tins Syrup, 6Jd ; Treacle, 6d ; Pre-served Apricots. Is 3d tin ; Preservedhes, lajld Un.iTCHES—Bryant and May's Safeties,
6Jd packet; Royals, Is 7d dozen ;
chllght. Od dozen: Seldlltz Powders, IsISo
PLEASE NOTE : The Reliable HairdresserIs now awaiting your pleasure.- 99
Stuart street (next Tivoli). 220
KURTS PIANO. Iron frame; keys andaction perfect; plain case, dark finish,
good tone; easy terms, £2 uown, 35s monthly,railage paid.—Martins, Octagon.
KOCH PIANO, overstrung, iron frame;real ivory keys; good tone, beautifulcase; £7O cash, or £2 deposit, £2 month,
railage paid.—Martins, Octagon, Dunedin.EOMER PIANO, fine German Instrument ;new condition ; modern inside and out ;
boautifuly polished dark walnut; £7B cash,or £2 down, month.—-MARTINS, Octagon.
MABON.—Ladles’ Costumes, £6 6s; Girls'Blazers, 30s; Men’s Suits, £4 4s; ail
made to order.—3o2 Prfiices street.
OTAGO WITNESS. —New Stories. Alarge amount of reading matter.
Price 9d.
PUBLIC NOTICES.
rpiE FIRST ISSUE OF NEW ZEALAND’S OWN FAMILY JOURNAL,“N.Z. HOME LIFE”
FOR NOVEMBERNOW ON SALE AT ALL BOOKSELLERS, PRICE, 6d.
Get your copy of “ N.Z. HOME LIFE,” the new, bright, monthly home and fashionjournal, produced and published in New Zealand for New Zealanders.
A BUDGET OF USEFUL AND INTERESTING FEATURES.FREE PATTERN OF SMART JUMPER FROCK.EXCLUSIVE FASHION ARTICLES. THREE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES.CASH PRIZE COMPETITIONS, NO ENTRANCE FEE.CAN LOVE CHANGE ITS MIND?-AN ARTICLE.BEAUTIES OF NEW ZEALAND—ILLUSTRATED.COOKERY, NEEDLEWORK, BEAUTY NOTES, HOME MAKING HINTS. CAP
AND BELLS. BETTER BABIES’ PAGE, DOZENS OF FEATURES.“N.Z. HOME LIFE ” is your own paper—it contains something to interest every
member of the family.
BUY A COPY FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER TO-DAY.If unobtainable from your bookseller send 6d in stamps to
“N.Z. HOME LIFE,” P.O. Box 292, Wellington.(Annual subscription to “ N.Z. HOME LIFE ” is 5s 6d. Post Free.)
JJRIDGE, FASHION, & COAL!
Bridge parties are not all bridge thesedays. Time is always found to indulgein feminine chit-chat.
“Bought such a beautiful hat yesterdayof those new French models,” starts offone lady.
“ Since 1 changed my coal, 1 do not e adifference in the cooking and baking. Soclean, too,” chimes in another player.“What coal do you use, dear?” is thechorused question. “Why, Kaitangata,of course, I wouldn’t use any other forworlds.”
And so it goes on. Bridge—Fashion—Coal.
* Your coal merchant will gladly supplyyou with Kaitangata Coal, Otago’s finestproduct, for all household purposes.
Proprietors:
KAITANGATA COAL COMPANY, LTD.,C.P.O. BOX 363, DUNEDIN.
YOU CAN BUY IT CHEAPER AT MARSHALLS
AS OUR STOCKS ARE CONTINUALLY BEING REPLENISHED, YOUARE ALWAYS ASSURED OF THEIR FRESHNESS.
LOOK AT THESE PRICES!!!
Ovaltine .. 1/9, 2/9, 5/-(i
MARSHALLS PHARMACY, LTD.,CHEMISTS, PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS, AND TOILET SPECIALISTS,
86 PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN.
- : N #
Z. FDR CO.MANUFACTURING FURRIERS DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC.
SHOWROOMS:FIRST FLOOR. HANNAH'S BUILDINGS,
24a GEORGE STREET (Near Octagon).DYEING, DRESSING, RENOVATING, REMODELLING. AND
REPAIRING FURS A SPECIALTYLARGEST STOCKS OF FUR GOODS IN DUNEDIN.
CLIENTS’ OWN FUR SKINS MADE UP.
NEW ZEALAND FDR CO.,24a GEORGE STREET (Near Octagon).
'Phone 10-890. Open Friday Nights.
QODRLEYS’, CASH BDTCHERS.Owing to the fire in our George Street Premise,, ALL BUSINESS
will be conducted n OUR PRINCES STREET SHOP, Strand Build-ings. Customers are kindly requested to Ring 'Phone 10-297 only,when orders for delivery will be promptly attended to.
JJ MANN (Late Kerr & I'a i), GENTLEMAN’S OUTFITTER165 GEORGE STREET (Next Schneideman’s).
BATTERSBY’S HATS, Latest Colours and Shapes, 255.NEW TIES by every mail; prices from Is 9d to 7s 6d.The Latest in SHIRTS, COLLARS, and TIES for Evening Wear.CLERICAL COLLARS and STOCKS a speciality.
EVERY ARTICLE OF RELIABLE QUALITY.CALL AND INSPECT.
n 0 6 0 & CO., LTD.,FACTURERS. STEAM BENDERS.
TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IMPOIUERS, SAWMILLERS. JOINERY MANU-FACTURERS, STEAM BENDERS.
The LARGEST STOCKS earned in Dunedin, including Rimu, Matai, Hard-woods, Yellow Pine, Oregon, Hemlock. Pi ywoods, Plaster Board, and BentwoodMaterial.
The Premier Door—" H. Co., Ltd., D., Dominion —Figured or Plain RimuOregon, and Redwood, is manufactured from kiln-dried Timber. Catalogues ofDesigns an application.
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Quotations given for all classes of Building Material, Joinery, and Bentwork.Timber cut to specification and supplied from Dunedin Yard Stocks or
BUSH MILLS. PORT CRAIG AND TAHAKOPA.
“ * GREAT DIFFERENCE IN OURA HOME.”
“DRINKO” ACHIEVES THEIMPOSSIBLE.
“We did not think it possible that any-thing would cure him, but you will beclad to know that he is now quite a 1fight, and has m inclination to go backto hie old habits. It has made a greatdiilerence in our home.
Send for Free Booklet to-day, telling
vou of ••Drinko,’’ the wonderful remedyfor drink habit. Tasteless, odourless, andfree from harmful drugs. Strict secrecy.
WriteLADY MANAGER.
Home Welfare Fty.,4F Willis street. Wellington.
r. OI,.,VR' S SPECIALS; The New En
D mW?Coai and Frock; were £8 8s t<i;i2 L2s; now 19s
to
s“S;
D~. vwrrs SPECIALS: Floral VoileDreSes 3also Black Ground OrientaljolouNngafl26 6d, 158 6d. 21s; 0.5., 29s
id.SPECIALS : New Lazy Daisy■Designs in Pure Linen Duchesse Sets
md Runners ; 3s 6d each.
Dptt AVER’S SPECIALS: Girls' Trimmer!RcAnol ne Hats, saxe, fawn, hello rose,
.lack; 12s 6d, 19s Gd.—D reaver s, Georr<greet.
r-w REAVER’S SPECIALS: Girls’ New Sea-L> sons Voile Dresses, emhroklered ln saxe,ello rose, buttercup; sizes 21-..0, puces.
Os 6d, 13s 6d.
Crlpe de Chines, all colours dainty
BBlgns double-width: 13» 6d, ids 6d. 15s
A.REAVER’S SPECIALS: Heavy Natural) Fuji Silk. is Hid yard; the cheapest
has ever been.SPECIALS: Heavy Crepe
j Dressing Gowns, sky, salmon, rose.iy ; exceptionally good value ; Ds 6cl each
)REAVER’S SPECIALS: Overalls Infigured print; W. and 0.5.; reduced
.ra 6s Od to 2s lid each.^..REAVER'S SPECIALS ; Smart Pull-onI White Hats, in Fuji Silk and Crepe;liable for tennis; 9s l_ld._tREAVER'S SPECIALS; Silk Crinolinef Hats, In newest shades; daintilymrned with velvet and posits: from 19s
OTAGO WITNESS.—New Stories. Alarge amount of reading matter.
YOU can always rely on getting theBEST QUALITY OF MEAT,At the Lowest Cash Prices, at
CHAMBERS,The Butcher,
ARTHUR STREET (Tel. 12-795).
AN IDLE BOY must get into mischiet,for he has to do something, even ifit is only teasing the cat.
A MECCANO SET will keep histhoughts employed.
Price; No. 00, ss; 0,7 s 6d; 1,12 s 6d;2, 235; posted, 6d extra. tVERNON SMITH, LTD.,
GEORGE STREET.
LESS THAN HALF PRlCE—Ladles' WhiteCanvas one-strap Shoes, low heels, 4s
lid.—Harris' Shoe Stores.
QECURE a PAIR of Ladles' White CanvasO one-strap Shoes, low heels. 4s lid.—Hairls' Shoe Stores.
YOUR size Is here—Ladles’ White Canvasone-strap Shoes, low heels, 4s lid.—
Harris' Shoe Stores.
LESS THAN HALF PRlCE—Ladies' WhiteCanvas one-strap Shoes, low heels, 4s
lid.—Harris' Shoe Stores.(JKCURE a PAIR of Ladies' White CanvasO one-strap Shoes, low heels, 4s lid.—Harris Shoe Stores.
YOUR size Is hero —Ladies’ White Canvasone-strap Shoes, low heels. 4s lid.—
HARRIS' SHOE STORES. 8o
PRAMS REPAIRED and RENOVATED,also on HIRE. —At Hernch and Co., op
poslte Leviathan Hotel. Cumberland street.
the Best of all FOOTWEAR Require--1 ments, try Wilson's, Manse street.
WILSON'S REPAIR SERVICE la secondto none; try us with your next job
TJRGENT BOOT REPAIRS a specialty atL’ Wilson's. Manse street; while von wallif necessary.
CIOUNTRY Customers specially catered forJ at WILSON'S BOOT STORE. Manse
street' phone 13-178 t
J VANE CARPE'I BEATERS 3s each.—Al_/ Herrlch and Co's, oppost.e LeviathanHotel. Adi fid extra for postage.
rpi-lE FARMERS' PAPER.—The Agn-a- cultural Department of the OtagoWitness is acknowledged to be un-equalled by that of any other weekly inthe Dominion.
EDUCATIONAL.
UN M'GLASHAN COLLEGE,DUNEDIN.
SECONDARY DEPARTMENTENTRANCE BURSARIES.
THREE BURSARIES, of the value of£lO per annum, tenable for 4 years, willbe offered for open competition inDecember next. Candidates must beunder 14 years of age on 6th December,1927, and on that date must present them-selves for Examination at the College,Maori Hill, Dunedin.
No award s.iall be made to any boywho has not passed the ProficiencyExaii ination before the end of thepresent school year.
Entries CLOSE 30th NOVEMBER,1927.
Full particulars on application toTHE IU ADMASTER,
John M'Glashan College,290 Dunedin.
YOU IN TERE ST E D
In
PRODUCE RESULTS?
Book-keeping.Accountancy.Contracting.
Proficiency.Backward
Education.Matriculation.
Note our address and write for details.
NEW ZEALAND CORRESPONDENCESCHOOLS,
P.O. Box 60,AUCKLAND.
“ J O N A.”PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE FOR
GIRLS,HAVELOCK NORTH, HAWKE’S BAY.
Registered Secondary School. Accom-modation for- 100 boarders and a limitednumber of day girls. Primary andSecondary Department. Pupils preparedfor Ass. Bd. R.A.M. and R.C.M. Music,Trinity College Elocutio.., and all Govern-rent and University Entrance Exams.Beautiful and healthy situation in won-derful climate. Fees include instructionin arts and crafts, dressmaking and speechtraining. Pupils of all denominationsreceived.
Applications* for Prospectus should bemade to
fHE SECRETARY,. P.O. Box 287. Hastings, H.B.
BROWN’S COMMERCIAL, COLLEGE(above Moray Place P.0.) ; Shorthand,
Typewriting, Book-keeping, Individual Tui-tion ; railway concessions.
HOTELS.
gXCELSI ORTHE LEADING WINE AND SPIRIT
STORE OF OTAGO.
DOWLING STREET.’Phones Nos. 12-384 and 10-285.
W. QUIRK, Proprietor.
Quirk’s Draught Whisky; 11s 6d perbottle; pints, 6s.
Fine Old Jamaica Rum: 11s 6d perbottle; pints, 6s.
Bisquit Dubouche Brandy: 9s perbottle; pints, 4s 9d.
Fine Old Port: 3s per bottle.Lindaman’s Port, 3s 6d and 4s per
bottle.Jean Dubau 3-Star Brandy, 10s per
bottle.Case Whisky, 12s and 12s 6d per bottle.
AUSTRALIAN WINES:SeppeltsHardys
Penfolds4s 6d per Bottle,
COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLYATTENDED TO.
It really doesn’t matter how bad a man’sEnglish is so long as his
SCOTCH IS COOD.
(jTJ. RA N D HOTELIs Famed for
Old Blended GleulivetHOUSE
SCOTCH WHISKY.75 per cent, of our whisky sales is our
own House Whisky.Increase 300 per cent, during the past
3 years.
IN FIVE SIZE BOTTLES.Bottles .. .. 12/• per case, £6 10s.tßottles .. 6/6 Case lots are
arge Flasks 5/6 packed andSmall Flasks 3/6 delivered anywhereSample .. 2/- for 2s 6d extra.
RECORD SALES.
ARAGONSuperior, Tawny, Rich
SPANISH WINE,4s
„
BOTTLE 4s.Packed, delivered, or railed anywhere,
£2 10s per dozen.
ARTHUR A. PAAPE.Proprietor.
jgRANSON BRO THE R SHave pleasure in intimating that
theTHE CROWN HOTEL.
Rattray street,Dunedin.
Is now under their direction.’Phone 10-978. Box 220.
Q B A N HOTEL.A Special Importation of SPANISH
PORT is now being prepared for ourChristmas trade under the name otVALENCIA,
48s per case, or 4s per bottle.OUR SPECIAL PORT
(Australian).36s per case, or 3s per bottle.
While our .stocks last.Oban Hotel for Counti'y Orders.
HOTEL.CARROLL STREET, DUNEDIN.
(Next to the Ford Motor Company.)
Tanil, 8s per day.WARM. SUNNY ROOMS.
GOOD TABLE.26au W o. BEVIS.
0 RANDISM (240): The Grand is notedfor its wonderful House Whisky.
Best quality and thoroughly aged-in-thewood. 2s, 3s 6d, ss, 6s 6d, and 12s.
rpnE First Utility ot frequent andJL regular Advertising consists in this:
There is at all times a large class ofpersons, both in country and town, whohave no fixed places for the purchase olcertain necessary articles, and are readyto be swayed and drawn toward any par-ticular place which is earnestly broughtunder their notice. Indifferent to all,they yield without hesitation to the (listwho asks.nnHE FARMERS' PAPER.—The Agn--- cultural Department of the )tago
Witness is acknowledged to be un-equalled by that of any other weekly inthe Dominion.
MONEY.
rrilE DOMINION7 BUILDINGSOCIETY.
COMPLETE HOME PURCHASESCHEME.
Advances made through Ballot—Firstand Second Mortgages. £IOO for eachshare. Interest on Subscriptions untilBallot drawn.
Note our new address: 105 High street,in offices of N.Z. Mortgage Trust and BondCorporation, Ltd. (opposite TelegraphOffice).
I O . A N S.L* OTAGO FINANCE AND AGENCYCOMPANY. LIMITED. T, and G.Buildings, 179 Princes street, DunedinEstablished 14 years.
The Premier Company TransactingLoans on Furniture, Pianos, Life Policies,Shares, etc., etc. Easy repayments:lowest rates.
CONSULT US. VVE SPECIALISE.
Dunedin & suburban mutualMONEY CLUB (LTD.).
Established 22 years.
Loans granted on Furniture, Pianos,Life Policies, Building Societies Shares’etc. The most reasonable rates of Interestwith easy repayments.
BRODRICK & CHALMER,sau Secretary, Bond street.
Money to lend.In Large or Smal Amounts, onFURNITURE, PIANOS, SHARES.
And Every Class of Security.Loans Completed Same Day if necessary.
All Business Strictly Confidential.COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT ANDDISCOUNT CO..168 Rattray street.Telephone 10-665.
TVfONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGEDJL SECURITY.REID & LEMON,
Solicitors,9 Dowling street (opposite Post Office).
jQEAR SIR OR MADAM,—
Loans from £5 to £100; easypayment; reasonable rates.—Yours confidentially, E. J.BRYANT, 225 Princes street.
MONEY TO LEND IN ANY SUM ONLU MORTGAGE SECURITYLowest Current Rates.
ADAMS BROS.,T. abd G. Buildings, 179 Princes street.MONEY TO LEND ON FREEHOLDHi SECURITY
At Current Rates of Interest.JOHN WILKINSON.
Solicitor, 26 Dowling street.
rpRUST MONEY FOR INVESTMENT.A ASLIN & BROWN.N.Z. Express ,o. Buildings, Bond street.
Solicitors.
MONEY TO LEND, in Large or SmallAmounts, on Freehold Security.—
MONDY, STEPHENS, MONRO, &STEPHENS, Solicitors, Express Company's Buildings. Bond street.MONEY to LEND, £6 and upwards.—H
Divers, 193 Princes street. Office ad-joining Grand Pictures.
MONEY.—1 Specialise In LOANS on LiteInsurance Policies; business conttdentlal; no delay.—H. Divers. 193 Prince*
street.
LOANS £lO, £2O, £3O upwards Furniture,Scrips; correspondents enclose stamped
envelope tor repIy.—DIVERS. 193 Princesstreet
PROP ESSIONAL.
[Peofessional Caed.J’Phone 10-997.
'Private 'Phone 22-581.
Yy 'T. HEN AGH Aa,SURGEON DENTIST.
LONDON DENTAL PARLOURS,
STOCK EXCHANGE BUILDINGS,DUNEDIN.
Open Friday Evening 7 to 8.30.
. ECZEMA.DISEASES OF THE SKIN,
ECZEMA, PSORIASIS. ACNE,BABY ECZEMA. SCALP TROUBLES.Are Successfully Treated and Definitely
Cured by “ Klexema,” the ScientificTreatment.
CONSULTATION'S FREE.Country Patients Treated by
Correspondence.Hours: 9 to' 5; Saturdays, 9‘ to 1 p.m.;
Fridays (night), 7 to 9.Telephone 13-355.
KLEXEMA ROOMS,Paterson’s Buildings,
169 RATTRAY STREET, DUNEDIN.
CHIROPRACTIC.
QHIROPRACTXC.NATURE’S AY TO HEALTH.
GILES & TILES,CHIROPRACTORS.
Members of the N.Z. and A.C.A. (Inc.).TWELFTH YEAR IN PRACTICE.
Using All Latest Methods known to Chiro-practic, including NEUROCALOMETER.PATHO-NEUROMETER, and X-RAYHours: 10-12.30 and 2-5.30; Saturday,
10-12.30, and by appointment.Office:
H.B. BUILDING,PRINCES STREET. DUNEDIN.
Also,Imperial Building, Queen street, Auckland.
’Phone 13-750.& J. WILLIAMSON,
. CHIROPRACTORS(Members -n.Z. and A.C.A., Inc.),
Eleventh Year in Practice.COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS,
Corner Princes and High streets.Neurocolometer, as used in Palmer School.
X-Ray Servii ■ ’Phone 10-594.Hours: 8.30-12, 2-5.30; Sat., 8.30-12.30.
ANTHONY H. THOMSONA (Member N.Z. and A.C.A., Incorp.),CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ROOMS,DAWSON’S BUILDING,Moray place. ’Phone 13-010.
Special Service with very latest uerve-testing device.
THE PATHONEUROMETER.Hours: 9-12. 2.30-5.30. Saturday. 9-12.30.
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.HOSPITAL BOARD.
WANTED. January 1, MEDICALOFFICER (Married), for the PublicW.-rks Medical Association, Raekohua(railway construction camp). Salary,frr house, fuel, and light, and right toprivate actice within 20 miles.
For further particulars applySECRETARY, Box 82, Stratford.
LADIES 1 EARN CASH In your SpareTime; dainty work, easily learnt at
home. Booklet giving all information forpostage (3d).TORCHON LACE CO.,229 Collins street, Melbourne, Vic.
npilE First Utility ot a-equeni andA regular Advertising consists in this:There is at all times a large class ofpersons, both in country nnd town, whohave no fixed places for the purchase ofcertain necessary articles, and are readyto be sway d and drawn toward any par-ticular place which is earnestly broughtunder their notice. Indifferent to all,they yield without hesitation to the firstwho asks_TvIaGO DAILY TIMES AND~wTFyj NESS JOB PRINTING DEPART-MENT.—Job Printing of every descrip-tion done with despatch, and at lowestcurrent rates.-
SITUATIONS VACANT.
Advertisements ot lt> words under the beading*oi Situations Vacant, Wanted, For Sale. To Let.Lost and Found, Miscellaneous Wants, etc 1*per insertion, three consecutive insertions 2s 6d.six consecutive insertiona 6s Strictly cash inadvance Extra charge il hooked
WANTED, experienced TRAVELLER, forevery-day line.—6l, Times. 2n
WANTED, good BOY, for dairy farm, Wai-tati; must be able milk. —Address 38,
Times, or ring 23-184. In
WANTED, competent DRESSMAKER, bythe day, for Roslyn.—State terms and
references to 60. Times Office. 2n
WANTED, young HOUSEKEEPER, forDunedin working man; easy place;
good home ; state terms.—44, Times. In
WANTED, MAID, assist housework; nowashing; sleep home preferred.—Tele-
phone 20-096. 2n
BUILD up your own business: MACHINEKNITTING is profitable; catalogue
tree.—Saunders, a Willis street. Welling-ton 22auWANTED, for country, capable GENE-
RAL ; plain cooking.—'Apply between 5and 6, Wednesday evening, Hotel Carlton.
WANTED, a COOK-GENERAL ; housemaidkept; no washing.—Apply Mrs Riley,
346 George street. In
WANTED, IMPROVER, to the cycle motortrade; one or two years’ experience.—Ilcasley, Mosgiel. 2n
SPECIALTY SALESMAN required.—ApplyQulckleen Company (N.Z.), 259 Cum-
berland street (9.30 a.m.). 2n
WANTED, thoroughly capable GENERAL;all duties.—State age, etc., to Mrs
M’Connochie, jun., St. Bathans. 2n
WANTED, capable, reliable GIRL; assistcooking and housework; references.—
Apply Mrs de Lautour, Bank New Zealand,Waikoualtl.
RELIABLE LABOUR EXCHANGE.—Wanted: Cooks, Generals, Laundress,
Housemaid, Lady Helps, Blade Shearers(start December), Wool Classers. In
COMMERCIAL BUREAU, Stafford street.—Shearers, Married Couples, Cooks
(hotels), Generals, Companion-Helps, House-keepers (to-day), Parlourmaids, Waitresses.
TO HAIRDRESSERS.—WANTED. forSouthland, first-class GENT'S HAND;
must be good man; no other' need apply.Wages, £6 a week to fast man.—Apply byletter to “ HAIRDRESSER,” care ot P.O.Box 394, Dunedin. IU-
SALESMAN SPECIALISTS required for■ Brokerage Department; live men can
earn big money.—Present yourself to MrGriffen, Clarke’s, Ltd., Auctioneers, Dowlingstreet. 2n
BAKER’S AGENCY, Dowling street.—Ploughmen, M""ried Couples, Cowboys,
louseabouts. Cooks, Housemaids. Table-naids, Waitresses. Hotel Cooks, House-ceeperc, several Cooks (sheep stations, 40s),lompanion-Helps, Girls (assist). 2n
3CTAGON LABOUR EXCHANGE.—GirI(housework, sheep station. Central),
:ook-Generals, Girls, Women (city andountry, excellent wages). Waitresses, Domes-ics (Marlborough, Waimate. fares paid),Ihearers, Farm Halids, Several Positions.—Imployers requiring workers should writer ring 12-229. zn
RANTED urgently, BLACK-v SMITH, capable ot handling all classes
t blaoksmithing, shipsmlthlng, horseshoeing,nd general; splendid opportunity for sua-ble man to work into a business with goodnmediate prospects; only first-class, soberlan with considerable experience, need ap-ly to “Sea Port,” Times Office, Dunedin.
EWS 'PAPER RUN.WANTED, YOUNG MAN
With Newspaper Experience Preferred)To Take Over
NORTH TRAIN RUN.Apply (not before 10.30 a.m.) to
MANAGER,Otago Daily Times.
SALESMAN, EXPERIENCED IN IN-O VESTMENT SALESMANSHIP,
Required for Country District, whereUnrepresented.
Refer to Advertisement underFinancial Column.
FLAX LANDS DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
yy A N T E p.MARRIED COUPLE.
Husband to work rouseabout, team;wife cook for 8 men. Good position.Locality north of Dunedin, close to rail-way.
Apply, by letter, with references,P P.O. BOX 462,ln Dunedin.
rjx o ADVERTISING MEN.
ADVERTISING CANVASSER wantedfor Auckland Metropolitan Daily News-paper. Must be thoroughly first-class andexperienced man.
Send written applications, with copies(only) of credentials, to ,
“DAILY NEWSPAPER,”Care Charles Haines’ Advertising
Agency, Trustees Executors Building,Dunedin. 2n
0 OOD PRACTICAL TAILOR RE-QUIRED.
Good Practical Tailor required toManage the Workroom of a well-estab-lished Dunedin business on a fixed salaryof £6 per week, plus half the annualprofits. Must have had first-class experi-ence of Cutting, Fitting, Sewing, and becapable of handling workers successfully.
Only applicants whose character willbear the closest investigation need apply.
Preference given to those who can in-vest about £SOO in the business to makethe proprietor sure of a really keen en-thusiasm in the firm’s interests. Theowner has abundant cash for the conductof the business, and will give amplesecurity for any money invested. Theinvestment is suggested solely as a pro-vision against any incorrect behaviour.
This is a magnificent opportunity fora man of good character. A partnershipmight, be agreed to later if the principalis satisfied he has secured an agreeableand trustworthy working companion. Allapplications will be treated in strict con-fidence.
Write giving full details of past experi-ence, etfc., to
“INTEGRITY,”« Box 285, Dunedin.
I. S‘
The modern, highly-developed methodsof intensive instruction in the ManyI.C.S Courses—Technical, Commercial,General—enable ambitious men andwomen to accomplish in a comparativelyshort time proficiency that once requiredyears of arduous labour, study, and experierce.
The I.C.S. caters for all ProfessionalL-ammations. including A.M.1.E.E.,A.M.1.C.E., A.M.1.M.E., A.R.1.8.A.,General Engineering, Accountancy, In-surance Banking.
Prospectus, dealing fully with thethoroughness of L.C.S. Training in anysubject, posted on application toTHE INTERNATIONAL CORRESPON
DENCE SCHOOLS (LTD.),Dept A, Box 687, Dunedin.
The interesting priest's chamber at RyeChurch, the hidden entrance to which wasrecently discovered during the course ofcertain alterations in the parish church,is to be preserved in a museum. LadyMTlwraith, an honorary freeman of Rye,has given a sum necessary in order tomake the fourteenth century stairway dis-covered possible of access, and constructa door leading into the priest’s chamber,lay down a tiled floor, open out the oldround window, which is now filled in, anderect cases in which the many interest-ing relics belonging* to the church may bepublicly exhibited. The Society for thePreservation of Ancient Buildings hastaken a personal interest in the work,so that it may be reverently and care-fully carried out, and Sir Reginald Blom-field, who spends much of the year inRye, is also acting as a consultant.
There is no grape in grapefruit, nobread in breadfruit: apineapple is neitherpine nor anple: a prickly pear is not apear; an alligator pear is neither a pearnor an alligator, and a sugar plum is nota plum.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
WANTED, GARDENING or Hedge-cutting ;10s per day.—B, Times. 310
EXPERIENCED Teamster waiting EN-GAGEMENT. —Address 36. Times Office.
WANTED, POSITION, by reliable house-keeper; no objection one child.—37,
Times. InVI/ANTED, by respectable, hard-workingVY woman, HOUSEKEEPER'S PLACE;sole charge; town or north line.—2o. Times.
HARDWARE Man of wide experience inall departments OPEN FOR ENGAGE-
MENTS—
YOUNG Man (23), three years’ experiencemotor trimming, desires POSITION;
also used to labouring.—s4, Times. 2n
COOK-GENERAL, thoroughly experienced,wanted ; country ; wages 30s ; references.
Mrs T. B. Bowker, Dunback, Otago. 2n
YOUNG Man, just out from Home, wishesPOSITION as private chauffeur; excel-
lent references.—Address 51, Times Office.
YOUNG Lady (20) seeks POSITION farmor orchard, for change; good home:
Alexandra preferable.—63, Times. 2n
MOTOp Driver seeks POSITION; car-taxi, or lorry; all running repiars.-
19, Times. In-
GARDENER, practical every way, year orDay.—Apply I’alheson and Roberts,
Octagon, lor R. A. A. Slo
CAPABLE Housekeeper, middle-aged, re-quires POSITION; sole charge; Lake
district or Central Otago preferred.—P.O.Box 25, Tapanul. Slo
WANTED, by competent dressmaker,’ORDERS for Costumes, Dresses, and
Coats; alterations and remodelling aspecialty.—21, Times. In
BLACKSMITH wants SITUATION ; experi-enced in plough and agricultural imple-
ment making, sawmill and engineering work;can take charge; capable of making up esti-mates and costs.—Address 49, Otago DailyTimes, Dunedin. la
TO LET.Advertisements of IS words ander the headings
ol Situations Vacant, Wanted For Sale. To Lei,Lost and Fouuo. Miscellaneous Wonts, etc.. Ispel insertion, 'free conrer'iin ■ > t-rlioni- Sd
elz consecutive insertions 6f Strictly cash IDadvance Extra charge il booked
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fjpo LEASE.
We have the following PROPERTIESto Lease: —
Lower Rattray street: BRICK STOREAND PORTION OF YARD.
Lower Rattray street: THREE SEC-TIONS, 132 FEET FRONTAGE.
Willis street: SECOND FLOOR NewConcrete Building; space approximately11,000 square feet.
Particulars„
THE IRON & STEEL CO. OF N.Z.,LIMITED,Crawford street.
•Phone 12-218. .
rjy O L E ~T.IN PRINCES STREET.
We have ROOMS in our building.Princes street, to let to approved tenants,including Front Room lately occupied by■Mr Rawson, Dentist.
F. AND R. WOODS, LTD.,11-15 Princes street.
ENDELLYON FLATS. 268 High street.—To LET, FLAT, 3 rooms; bathroom,
kitchenette. —Apply Side Entrance. 6»
TO LET, one large unfurnished ROOM,also one unfurnished FLAT.—Apply 17
Elder street. 4o
TO LET (Mosglel), modern Brick BUNGA-LOW : 5 rooms; reception hall; porce-
lain bath, basin ; sewered.—Souter, Mosglel.
TO LET, large ROOM, with two offices;suitable store or workroom.—Apply
Patersons. 161 George street. In
3 FURNISHED ROOMS to Let; use of con-’venlences.—Apply 108 London street.
TO LET (Tomahawk), 4 large ROOMS;all conveniences.—Apply at store Toma-
hawk or 321 King street. _2nTO LET (Maori Hill), Furnished 5-roomed,
HOUSE, e.l. and h. and c., gas, copper,all conveniences.—l2 Driver’s road. 2n
YOUR move, s 1 R I
HOUSEHOLD REMOVALSBy Expert Staff.
Greatest Care Exercised.
Lowest Prices. Dry Storage.CRUST & CRUST.
ig{ 20 Manse street.
The blanket was first made and used byThomas Blanket, a Flemish merchant, in1340.
A savings bank in the form of a closedurn of baked clay with a slit in the tophas been found in the ruins of Utica,an ancient Phoenician city on the Africancoast. It is believed to be 2500 yeau0& ,
IN THE HOLY LAND TO-DAY.
It may surprise some of ray readers tohear that my greatest disillusion came atJerusalem (writes Herbert Upward inJohn o’ London’s Weekly). The HolyCity itself is still unique, elusive, wonder-ful, but to find the Mount of Olives almostcovered with all kinds of buildings, andthe summit crowned with a tawdry modernGerman hospice, and to see nearly thewhole of the Garden of Gethsemane occu-pied by churches and grottos, made myheart sink within me. It is gratifying toknow that steps have been taken to pre-serve the remaining sacred sites from fur-ther building or desecration. Sir RonaldStorrs. the first Governor of Palestineunder the British mandate, organised apro-Jerusalem society for the purpose o'preserving the historic places, the provi-sion of parks, gardens, and'open spaces,the establishment of museums andlibraries, and the encouragement of arts,handicrafts, and suitable industries. Thisis at present a private enterprise, andalready a good deal has been done, butthe work has been hampered through lackof funds. It is to be hoped that the Government will before long sec its way tosupport so laudable a work. The BritishArmv had scarcely entered Jerusalem before the authorities realised that the watersupply was wholly inadequate for theneeds' of so large a city. Steps were atonce taken by the authorities to increasethe supply. In a district between Jerusa-lem and Hebron an ancient system ofaqueducts dating from the time of Herodwas discovered. The engineers found thata large quantity of fresh water was beingwasted every day. They at once set towork to save the precious liquid whichwould mean so much to the inhabitantsof Jerusalem. The aqueducts werestored and extended, and in less than sixmonths an abundant, if not altogetheradequate, supply of fresh water was delivered at Jerusalem. This is one of Wromances of the British occupation. Inaddition to this, telegraphic communica-tion has been improved throughout thecountry. The telephone has been estab-lished "for the first time, and a wonderfulrailway has been built from Jerusalem eEgypt. After zig-zagging across the hillsof Palestine the railways runs through thedesert of Sinai, with its miles and miles ofeternal sand, and here and there a re-freshing oasis. To-day the journev HornJerusalem to Cairo is accomplished inabout 12 hours, whereas in the olden daysit must have taken as many months.
MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIA-TION.
MONTHLY MEETING.
The monthly meeting of the DunedinManufacturers’ Association was held lastevening, when the president (Mr 1. Somer-ville) occupied the chair.
PAGEANT OF INDUSTRY.The Secretary reported on matters re-
lating to a proposal by Mr W. H. Honeyto organise a “ New Zealand-made ’Pageant of Industry in Dunedin on thelines of the one that was being held inWellington. The executive had desired togo into the whole matter before coming toa final decision, and had left it in thehands of a special committee. Mr Honeyhad stated that should the associationadopt his suggestion he hoped to stage thepageant in December.
The Chairman said that it seemed tohim that December was not a desirablemonth, as retailers were too busy sellingtheir goods to take an interest in such apageant. He had seen Mr Honey in Wei.lington, and he had learned from him thatthe Wellington Association had agreed toguarantee £BOO. According to Mr Honey,however, the indications already went toshow that none of the guarantee would berequired
Mr Ross said that he was at the open-ing. night oi the pageant in Wellington.The attendance was not excessively great,the opening having been held on a weekday. The speeches, however, were veryeffective.
It was decided to receive the report ofthe secretary.
FREIGHTS TO WEST COAST.The Secretary reported that he had re-
ceived a visit from Mr G. Greig, the busi.ness agent of -the New Zealand Railways,Dunedin, who said that the departmentwas prepared to give consideration to thepossibility of revising freight rates fp theWest Coast (as they did in the case ofbeer). He would require full details frommanufacturers regarding (a) class and de-scription of goods, (b) approximate quan-tities per annum, both measurement andweight, (c) rates of sea freight paid onsuch goods.
Members expressed the opinion that thiswas well worth looking into, and it wasdecided that Messrs R. Hudson, Cuddie,and Hogg should go into the matter andreport.
ART IN INDUSTRY.The local officer in charge of the Depart-
ment of Industries and Commerce (Mr F.Johnson) forwarded printed extracts froman article by Major A. A. Longden in theAugust number of Commercial Art. Thearticle stated;
“ In a letter to the Prime Minister,the High Commissioner of New /Zealand(Sir James Parr) states that he has beenclosely in touch with the work of theBritish Institute of Industrial Art, anorganisation which seeks to further theus© of art in industry. This institutesupplies apt designs for the covers or labelson tin or glass containers, with the objectof making their appearance as attractiveas ■ and thus assisting Britisharticles to compete as success!ully as pos-sible with those of foreign manufacture.It is held by experts that a purchaser willoften be attracted to a particular manu-facture by the label on the tin, or theform in which it is offered for sale. Somesamples of this work of the institute ■> eredisplayed at the Dunedin Exhibition, andthere has recently been a very compre-hensive selection of its latest designs
•shown in London.“ A member of the institute, who is
connected with the Department of Over-seas Trade, recently prepared for theHigh Commissioner a collection of materialwhich could be made applicable to NewZealand’s tinned and bottled goods, andSir James states that he found it par-ticularly interesting. He was also shownalternative designs by the institute forsome of those on British goods of every-day use, and the comparisons were verystriking. There seemed little doubt, headds, that this is one of the directionsin which art will be more generally ap-plied in the future—to the assistance ofnational trade in world competition.
“ Sir James is anxious for it to beknown throughout the Dominion thatmanufacturers’ designs can thus be ob-tained.
The High Commissioner concludes thathe has taken especial interest in thismatter because it seemed to him thatNew Zealand goods, being of excellentquality, should have the most artistic andeffective designs, and should able tohold their own in this respect with thoseof other countries.’’
The communication was received.GENERAL.
The Chairman (Mr Somerville), Mr J.Sutherland Ross, and the secretary wereappointed to represent the association atthe annual conference of the New ZealandManufacturers’ Association, commencingat Auckland on November 21.
It was decided to forward a remit ask-ing the Government to give a definitionof dumping.
A remit opposing the c.o.d. system wasalso agreed upon.
Lane’s Medicine Company (Camara) wasadmitted to membership on the paymentof ,£3 3s. The following resignationswere accepted:—Reid and Gray, Ltd.,Charles Begg and Co., and Fraser andHurst.
It was decided to adhere to the associa-tion’s policy opposing the membership offirms that are not bona fide manufac-turers.
WEST HARBOUR COUNCIL.
The monthly meeting of the West tlar-■hour Borough Council was held last even-ing, and was attended by Mr A. Smith(Acting Mayor), Cr C. M. French, T.Harridgo, J. T. Downes, G. W. C. Mac-donald, Il’. W. Venn, G. Young, J. Robb,and J. M. Kay.
The borough inspector reported on thework carried out during last month. Hosuggested that work be suspended on theMain road for a time, and that thehack streets be attended to. The Mainroad was in fair order at present, butsome motorists took a delight in speeding,and thus caused pot holes to appear, ThuPublic Works Department’s men were stillengaged on the Main road, A stone wallwas being built at Blanket Bay, and heroad was being extended in width atKilpatrick’s.—The report was approved.
The Works Committee recommended thatrepairs be carried out to the back streets,and that pipes be supplied to constructa culvert on the Main North road atPortman’s.—The report was approved.
The Finance Committee reported that£lB2 5s 2d had been collected during themonth, and that accounts amounting to£458 5s 2d had been passed for payment.This left a debit balance of £154 14s Id.—The report was adopted.
STALKING OF WAPITI.
RESULT OF LICENSE BALLOT.
(Per United Press Association.)INVERCARGILL, November 1.
At a ballot held yesterday by the South-land Acclimatisation Society the following were successful in obtaining licensesto°stalk wapiti for the i928 season:Messrs Barker brothers, Four Peaks, ueral-dinc, block I; Messrs Nity brothers, Mas.terton, block II; Harold Thomas, Auck-land, block 111.
STOLEN GOODS.
EARLY MORNING ESCAPADE.
WOMAN FOUND GUILTY OF“RECEIVING.”
(Per United Peebs Association.)
AUCKLAND, November 1.The trial of Ina Beatrice Wills, aged
25, on charges of burglary, was concludedin the Supreme Court to-day.
Mr Dickson, for the defence, said thatMrs Wills came before them as a womanof unblemished character. He could notdeny she was of Bohemian habits, andshe might have the tendency of the “ flap-per ” class that existed in Auckland to-day,but the suggestion that she was a criminalho emphatically denied. The principal wit-ness for the Crown was the man Skinner,from Australia, where he had served aterra of imprisonment for bigdmy. Thisman sought to picture himself as an inno-cent led by the nose, and caught in themachination of a scheming woman. _ Whenhe was in gaol he wrote a letter which wasintercepted, and in which he suggested tohis friends lengthy details of false evi-dence that they should give to prove thathe had not been out with Mrs Wills on thenight in question. Counsel submitted ac-cused had given Skinner away by tellingthe truth, and he' sought to ‘‘ get backon her telling this story. His con-fession had probably mitigated his sen-tence.
Mr Justice Eeed; It did not mitigatehis sentence one iota,
Mr Dickson; I am very much obligedto your Honor. He may have thought itwould mitigate his sentence.
Counsel was going on to reflect on theconduct of the detectives towards the ac-cused, when his Honor checked him. Itwas not fair, the Judge said, to suggestthat any detective would be such a foolas to put himself in the hands of a despic-able scoundrel by making thatmight afterwards bo repeated in court.
Mr Dickson suggested that it was veryreprehensible for the detectives to inter-view accused pensons in gaol regardingcrimes with which they were charged.
Mr Hubble, for the Crown, said thatthe last statement made by Skinner wasnot made to any member of the PoliceForce, but to Skinner’s own solicitor.
His Honor said that whatever the posi-tion was there was no ground for makingany reflection on the Detective Force forits attitude in the matter.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty onthe third and least serious count, that ofreceiving stolen goods, knowing them tohave been dishonestly obtained.
Sentence was postponed until Thursdaymorning.
WATER RIGHTS.
POWERS OF LOCAL BODIES.
(From Our Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, November 1.The Mining Amendment Bill was re-
ported from the Mines Committee to-day,with slight amendments.' • • •
There is an amendment proposed,r to sec-tion 129 regarding water races belongingto local authorities. It is proposed thatthe local authority may apply any moneysreceived for water supplied by it in pay-ment of interest and sinking fund chargeson any loan raised to provide for the costof acquisition of the mining privilege orof constructing any .work in connectiontherewith, and in payment of the cost ofmaintenance and repair of such miningprivilege or works (including administra-tion expenses).
, There is also a provision that localauthorities may make by-laws for theefficient control, maintenance, or man-agement of a mining privilege and worksconnected therewith, and for regulatingthe use of water supplied by it. Suchby-laws must have the approval of theGovernor-General.
CIVIL SERVANTS.
COMPULSORY RETIREMENT.
SYSTEM CONDEMNED.
“ This conference is of opinion that thecompulsory retirement of ail civil ser-vants on their completion of 40 years'service is not in the interests of the Do-minion. It, therefore, considers that theSuperannuation Act should be amendedto allow for longer service where ad-visable.” ,
The above remit, which was carried atthe annual conference of the AssociatedChambers of Commerce of New Zealand,produced an interesting discussion.
Mr E. A. Rosevear (Dunedin), whomoved the remit, said that at present theSuperannuation Fund was being over-loaded by compulsory retirement of menwho were in the early prime of life andwho could give five or ten years of then-best service to the Government throughthe experience they have gained. Underthe present system this experience wasnow lost when it was most needed. Thesemen who retired after serving 40 years,in a large number of cases being tooyoung to lead an idle life, put themselvesin competition with others for positionsin commercial life. This was never theinl« tion of the originator of the fund,nor should the country superannuate aman in order that he might deprive an-other man of his means of livelihood.
The remit was seconded by Mr D. Sey-mour (Hamilton), who, however, disso-ciated himself in doing so from thereasons given by Mr Rosevear. Hethought that New Zealand wanted all thegood services it could get.
Mr A. F. Wright (Canterbury) saidthat there was no Act in force to com-pel the compulsory retirement of a civilservant after 40 years’ service, althoughit was generally thought that such wasthe case. It came as a shock to thepublic that so many able men retiredabout 18 months ago. Many of these menwere in their prime and were doing theirbest work. It was pertinent to askwhence came the demand for such awholesale retirement of civil servants ashad taken place, which was a greateconomic loss to the Dominion, the per-sonnel of the service being of a high stan-dard. Mr Wright also referred to theloss the Dominion would suffer by theretirement of Mr Justice Stringer at atime when lie was at the zenith of hispowers.
THE STATE FOREST SERVICE.TO THE EDITOR.
Sir,—Apropos of an article which ap-peared in your issue of the Bth inst. re-r rding the Forestry Department, thepresident of the New Zealand TimberGrowers’ Association (Mr W. M‘Arthur)evidently knows what he is talking about.A careful perusal of the 1927 annual re-port of the Forestry Department will re-veal that all he says is correct. Hisconcluding remarks that a searching in-vestigation into its operations was over-due are also very much to the point. Butwho is there to guide the operations of
' this department? It is the generalopinion of those interested in forestrythat there should be two supervisors—-one to look after the indigenous forestsand the other to supervise the propaga-tion of trees from seed and the plantingof them on waste lands. A skilled sylvi-
( culturist could be obtained in England or| Scotland for one-half of the amount NewZealand is paying for its supervision atI the present time. I know of men in1 Scotland who have been at forestry work
| since leaving school, and have taken theirdegree in forestry, are good organisers,and thoroughly capable to take chargeof the Dominion’s plantations. Thesemen are receiving only about £3OO per
, annum, and would jump at the chance of! getting £SOO. New Zealand is blunder-: ing along, planting wrong trees in wrong
situations. So long as the present stateof affairs passes muster as a forest policyso long will we be in a mess as regard'forestry, and so long will there be a poorlookout for our future tim supply.— lam, etc.-, Perthshire -Lad.
Tapauui, October 31.
MECHANICAL COURSING.
AUCKLAND MINISTERS ALARMED
PROTEST ADDRESSED TO MAYOR.
(Special to Dails *Tmes.)AUCKLAND, November 1.
In connection with the proposal to in-troduce mechanical coursing to Aucklandthe Auckland Ministers’ Association hasaddressed the following letter to theMayor, Mr George Baildon:—
“Your worship cannot but be awarefrom press -and other sources of theenormous stimulus given to the betting andgambling evil in Great Britain and else-where by this form of so-called sport.Neither can you be ignorant of the socialand moral ills that are likely to follow inits train here in Auckland, to say nothingof its economic extravagange and follyat a time of widespread unemploymentand distress such as the present. Yet, asthe association has learned with painedsurprise, the names of your Worship andother public men have, notwithstanding,been associated with the proposal to com-mercialise the sport in this city. If youvalue the economic, social, and moral well-being of Auckland, the good reputeof its public men, and especiallythe safeguarding of its homes and thecharacter of its young life we would re-spectfully urge you to refuse to lend yourname and influence to so pernicious andperilous a project as this of tin hareracing.”
The letter concludes by pointing outthat the association represents a majorityof the non-episcopal churches in Auck-land and suburbs. A letter in similarterms has been sent to the chairman ofthe Auckland Harbour Board, Mr H. R.Mackenzie.
FIRES.
OUTBREAK IN CAMBRIDGE.
HEAVY LOSS IN’ SAMPLES.
(Peb United Press Association.)CAMBRIDGE, November 1.
At 0 o’clock to-night an outbreak offire occurred in unoccupied businesspremises owned by Messrs B. Souter andCo., in Duke street, resulting in the de-struction of a small adjoining storeroomand one wall of the premises being badlyburnt. Despite a westerly wind thebrigade prevented the fire from spreading.
Five hampers of samples ready packedfor removal and containing soft goods andfur coats, of the estimated value of £IOOO,which were in the storeroom, were totallydestroyed. They were the property ofMessrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen. Thebuilding, which was one of the oldest inCambridge, was insured for £IOO in theNew Zealand Office. It is not knownwhether the samples were covered by in-surance.
local"calls.In just over half an hour each of the
City, South Dunedin, and Roslyn FireBrigades received a call to a chimney fireyesterday. At 4.45 p.m. the Roslyn brigadewas summoned to Sheen street, and at5.15 the South Dunedin brigade turnedout to Glasgow street. A minute laterthe City brigade was called to Royal ter-race., In no case was any damage done.
A SWIMMING POOL.
NEW LICENSE FOR DIXIELAND.
PROVISION FOR 1000 BATHERS.
(Pee United Peess Association.)AUCKLAND, November 1.
The Minister of Marine has granted anew license to Dixieland, Ltd., to build aswimming pool at Point Chevalier on thesite immediately in front of the cabaret.It Is proposed that a 60ft bridge willspan the gap between Dixieland and thepool, which will be 300ft by 100ft.chairman of directors contends that theundertaking is not open tc the objectionpreviously upheld by the Supreme Courtthat the baths would interfere with theCity Council’s riparian rights or withaccess between its reserve and the sea.Dressing rooms for 1000 bathers will bebuilt, and the new scheme is expected tocost close on the £IO,OOO estimated underthe original plans.
LAWN TENNIS.
THE DOMINION ASSOCIATION.
PROBABLE VISIT FROM FRENCHTEAM.
(Peb United Press Association.)WELLINGTON, November 1.
The Council of the New Zealand LawnTennis Association met to-night.
A proposal to establish a junior chain-pionship under 21 years at the New Zea-land Championships was defeated.
It was decided that nominations for theoffice of president should be invited fromthe affiliated associations.
Mr M. E. Denniston, who presided,stated that it was practically certain thatthe French team would be playing in NewZealand, but at present he could not giveany particulars.
It was decided to include a New Zea-land Plate in the next New Zealand Cham-pionships, the event to be for those de-feated in the first and second rounds.
COMPLETE AGREEMENTS.
A CONCILIATION RECORD.
EFFECT OF COURT’S EXISTENCE.
(Peh United Press Association.)CHRISTCHURCH, November t
“It is very satisfactory, gentlemen,”said Mr Justice Frazer in the Arbitra-tion Court to-day, when the list of dis-putes had been disposed of in recordtime. “ There are seven applications forawards, and all seven have’ resulted incomplete recommendations. It just leadsone to wonder whether, if there had beenno Arbitration Court behind, so manyagreements would have been arrived at.”
TELEGRAMS.
(Per United Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, November 1.Frank Leonard O’Donnell, aged 31, was
charged with breaking and entering andtheft from the premises of Messrs JohnBurns and Co., and Samuel Howard, aged60, and John Kyle, aged 39, were chargedwith removing tin valued at £3O 15s. Allwere remanded, bail of £IOO each beingrequired of Howard and Kyle.
GISBORNE. November 1.A petition to Parliament for a Royal
Commission to investigate the policy andmethods of construction adopted by theGisborne Harbour Board will be con-sidered by a Select Committee of theHouse on Friday. The board will be re-presented by its chairman, engineer, andsecretary, with instructions to oppose theappointment of a commission on thegrounds of unnecessary expense.
WANGANUI. November 1.The Harbour Board’s loan of £40,000
has been over-subscribed.INVERCARGILL. November 1.
The magistrate, Mr G. Cruickshank,dismissed the case against Robert Con-stable on a charge of failing to accountfor £129, the property of Bluff HarbourBoard, holding that there was no criminalnegligence* ■
THE ORIGIN OF EVIL.
A NOVEL THEORY.
The problem presented by the existenceof evil has exercised the minds oi pniio-sophers and theologians of every ago.Many explanatory theories have been pro-pounded, and some such as Manicheism,which was a form of Oriental dualism,have exercised great sway. In WesternChristendom the influence of St. Augus-tine has dominated, with the result thathis teaching respecting the Fall and theconsequent doctrine of original sin havecome to be regarded by thousands ofChristians as an integral part of their re-ligious belief. No direct authority ofthe Church can, however, be claimed forthis doctrine and nowhere in the recordedteachings of Christ is there any hint ata theory of the origin of evil. TheChurch of England, in the ninth of theXXXIX Articles, came nearer to accept-ing the Augustinian theory of original sinthan. did the Church of Rome at theCouncil of Trent, but it was only in theProtestant institutions springing from theReformation that the doctrine was_ whole-heartedly accepted. St. Paul, it is true,takes the theory of the Fall of Adamand its consequences more or less forgranted, but he discloses no knowledgeof •' original . righteousness ” or“ original guilt.” The Fall theory wasan inheritance from Judaism, but it is notthe only explanation of the origin of evilcontained in the Old Testament.
Recently (says a writer in the LondonDaily Telegraph) the idea of the Fallhas come under a cloud, largely as theresult of new knowledge, Biblical andscientific, and the development of psy-chological studies. Accordingly, in theBampton Lectures, delivered before theUniversity of Oxford in 1924, and nowpublished in book form, Dr N. P- Wil-liams sets himself to inquire: (1) Howdid the ideas of the Fall and of original sincome into existence with Judaism and bywhat means did they secure admission toth'e sphere of Christian thought? (2) Whatis the irreducible minimum of Fall doc-trine to which orthodox Christianity mustbe supposed to be committed? (3) Canthis irreducible minimum, be shown to becompatible with modern knowledge and tobe a true explanation of the fact ofhuman nature?ORIGINAL SIN RE-INTERPRETED.The greater part of the Work consists
of an exhaustive historical investigationof Christian doctrine in this matter, andit leads Dr Williams to conclusions whichare certain to stimulate a great deal ofcontroversy. In the briefest possibleform, his re-interpretation of the doctrineof original sin may be expressed in sevenpropositions:—
1. God is infinitely good, and therefore <the world as He made it must have beenpurely good, including no element of evilat all.
2. The origin of evil is therefore tobe sought in the voluntary rebellion ofsome finite and created will or wills, suchrebellion having occurred prior to the ap-pearance of the human species on thisplanet.
3. Man, at his first entry into thisworld, was, in moral and intellectualstature, a babe, created frail, imperfect,ignorant, and non-moral, but endowedwith self consciousness and the power ofself-determination, which constituted hisstarting-point for progress and upwardevolution.
4. The growth of man’s moral ideasbrought in its train some action wherebyman aligned himself with the revoltingpower, partially identified himself withthe forces of Evil, and entered upon apath largely divergent from that straight,upward road which God had meant himto follow—in other words, the first sinwas not so much a “Fall ” as a failureto climb. Dr Williams, therefore, wouldavoid using the term “Fall ” with refer-ence to the first human sin and keep itfor designating the ultimate pre-cosmicrevolt, whatever it may have been. In.any case the term “Fall ” is non-Biblical.
5. Ever since this first transgressionhuman nature has displayed an inherentmoral weakness or bias towards sin. (ItIs to be noted that this proposition ab-stains from asserting that the first trans-gression was the cause of the innate biastowards evil.)
6. The innate-bias or tendency towardsevil is the effect and symptom of “weak-ness of will ” or defective control of thelower emotional and instinctive nature ofthe higher self.
7. This quality of “weakness of will ’*
inheres in the human stock as a heredi-tary character transmitted from parent tooffspring through biological and not merelysocial heredity.
A corollary which follows from thisgeneral position is that “inherited in-firmity,” being inherited and not wilful,cannot be thought of as deserving God’swrath.
Dr Williams maintains that CatholicChristianity is committed to no more thanthe bare assertion that there was a Fall,that is, a primal rebellion of a createdwill against God, and that any attemptsto fix the exact nature of this event belongto the realm of speculative theology.
FALL OF A “WORLD SOUL.”The continuity of man’s upward evolu-
tion, both physical and psychic, from thebrute makes it very doubtful in theauthor’s opinion whether there was evera single action which could be describedin an absolute manner as “the first sin.”Instinct, he holds, can only gradually havegiven birth to conscious self-determina-tion. and non-moral behaviour. Sip pre-supposes moral sentiment, which is theoutcome of a herd-instinct. It follows,therefore, that the “first known sin”would be not the cause but the firstknowneffect of that deficiency in the herd-instinct, which is commonly called “ori-ginal sin,” and which Dr Williams definesas “inherited infirmity.”
Having arrived at the position that thecause of evil in many would seem to behistorically prior to man, Dr Williamsenters the regions of speculative theologyto gain light on the nature aid source ofthis positive evil factor. He is led tothe hypothesis of a pre-cosmic vitiation ofthe whole Life Force at the very begin-ning of cosmic evolution. Instead of aFall of Man only we have the idea of theFall of a World Soul, which, at the begin-ning of time, in some transcendental andincomprehensible manner, turned awayfrom its Creator towards self, thus stain-ing its own essence and perhaps forfeit-ing self-consciousness, which it has onlyregained after many ages in sporadicfragments which are the separate mindsof men.
This view takes account not only ofmoral delinquency in nian, but the evil insub-human nature “red in tooth andclaw.”
SCHOOL CLASSES.
PLEA FOR REDUCTION IN SIZE.
(Per United Press Association.)PALMERSTON N„ November 1.
At a meeting of the Central SchoolCommittee this evening a lengthy discus-sion ensued on the question of schoolclasses being too large, and the followingresolution was carried:—“ Being per-suaded that the best interests of the chil-dren and the ultimate welfare of the Do-minion are being hampered by the presentpolicy of large classes, this committee feelsthat the time has arrived when the schoolsof the Dominion should be more fullystaffed than at present, and urges theMinsiter to introduce legislation to reduceclasses to a size not exceeding 35.”
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TENDERS.
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tPPLICATIONS are invited fo:ACE on the Recreation Ground ancich for the Duration of the Monstei•nival to be held at LYALL BAYm the 26th DECEMBER, 1927, to the
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TENDERS are invited for the Suppl;of Jerseys, Shorts, Stockings, Football Boots. Blazers, Flannel TrousersScarves, Deck : Shoes, Sweaters, etc., foiequipping the New Zealand Rugby Teanfor the South African Tour in 19f\
Particulars of the material requireiwill be forwarded on application to tinSecretary, New Zealand Rugby FootbalUnion, P.O. Box 177, Wellington.
Tenders will Close on 30th NOVEMBER, and the lowest or any Tender wilnot necessarily be accepted.
A. E. NELLSON,on Secretary.
iJ'HE OTAGO HOSPITAL BOARD
TENDERS will be received by th<hdersigned until 10 o’clock a.m. oi
HURSDAY, the 10th November, for tbUPPLY •OF NURSES’ UNIFORMRESSES AND OVERALLS.Specifications may be obtained a
Board’s Store, Hanover street.JOHN JACOBS,
Secretary.Ist November, 1927. ’
gALE OF. LEASEHOLD (L.I.P.
FARM AT~KYEBURN.200 ACRES.
ESTATE OF THOMAS HEALY,DECEASED.
Prospective Tenderers are remindethat TENDERS for the PURCHASE cthe above Leasehold Property close witthe Undersigned on MONDAY next, 7tNovember, at 3 ! p.m.
G. H. ELLIFFE.District Public Trustee, 1
Dunedin.
QTAGO EDUCATION BOARI
CONVEYANCE OF CLIFTON CHILIREN TO WAIWERA SOUTH SCHOOI
TENDERS will be received by tliundersigned -up till MONDAY, 14tNOVEMBER, for the Daily Convc.vancof from 0 to 13 children as above, forperiod of two years from Ist FEIKUARY, 1928.
Forms of tender may be obtained ;the Waiwcra South School and at thoffice.
G. W. CARRINGTON, ,
Secretary.Education Office, Dunedin,
Ist November, 1927.
QTAGO EDUCATION BOAR]
( ONVEYANCE OF GOODWOOCHILDREN TO PALMERSTON DIS-
TRICT HIGH SCHOOL.TENDERS will be received by tl
undersigned up till MONDAY, 141NOVEMBER, for the Daily Convcyamof from 17 to 23 children as above, Ra period of three years from Ist . Feiruaty. 1928.
Forms of tender may be obtained at tlPalmerston District High School and ;this office.
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TENDERS.
QTAGO HARBOUR BOARD.
CONTRACT No. 605.(Victoria Wharf Extension.)
TENDERS (specially marked " Con-tract No. 605”) will be received at theBoard’s Office, Birch street, up till Noonon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1927, forthe Supply and Delivery of—-
(a) IRONBARK PILES.(b) SAWN JARRAH DECKING.(c) HEWN AND SAWN IRONBARK
TIMBER.Specifications and Conditions of Con-
tract may be seen at the Engineer’s Office,where forms of Tender may be obtained.
The lowest or any Tender not neces-sarily accepted.
W. J. BARDSLEY,Secretary.
01st October, 1927.
OTAGO HARBOUR BOARD.
ANNUAL SUPPLIES, 1928.
TENDERS (specially marked with theContract Number of the Supply) will bereceived at the Board’s Offices, Birchstreet, up till Noon on FRIDAY, Novem-ber 25, 1927, for the following SupplyContracts, for the period January 1 toDecember -31, 1928,
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No.Cement.Drivers, Horses, and Drays.Drivers, Horses, and Vehicles.Fuel Oil.Benzine.Kerosene,Coal (Port Chalmers).Timber.
606607603609610611612613
W. J. BARDSLEY,Secretary.
29th October, 1927._____
jQUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL.
TENDERS—DOG COLLARS.
TENDERS will be received by theUndersigned up till 5 p.m. on TUESDAY,the 15th November, 1927. for the SUPPLYand DELIVERY of DOG COLLARS forthe year 1928.
Specifications, general conditions ofcontract, and sample collar may be in-spected at the Office of the Undersigned,Town Hall.
The lowest or any tender not neces-sarilr accepted.
Q, A. JjEWIN.Town Clerk.
Town Hall, Dunedin,28th October, 1927. 290
JQUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL.
TENDERS FOR CABLES.
Tenders will be received by the Under-signed up till Noon on MONDAY, the14th November, 1927, for the SUPPLYand DELIVERY of Rubber InsulatedGables.
Specifications and general conditions ofcontract may be inspected at the officeof the City Electrical Engineer, Cumber-land street, Dunedin.
The lowest or any tender not necessarilyaccepted.
G. A. LEWIN.Town Clerk.
Town Hall, Dunedin,,37th October. 1927.
JQUNEDIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
TENDERS areTnvited for ASPHALT-ING about 150 square yards of the Tech-nical Schoo' Play Ground.
Specifications may be seen at the Col-lege Office.
Tenders will be received until 5 p.m.on WEDNESDAY, November 9. Thelowest or any Tender not necessarily ac-cepted.
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Sip.,—l notice that the sports bodies nroholding a meeting on Monday evening oxtto celebrate the coming into force of theSitmmcr Time Act. I understand that thewhippet dogs from Invercargdl arc to
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RACING NEWS.
FIXTURES.Not. 2.—Birchwood H.C.Nov. s.—Te Kuiti R.G.Nov. 5,7, 9, 12.—Canterbury J.C.Nov. 10, 12.—Whangarei R.C.Nov 16, 17.—Winton JC.Nov 19.—Levin R.C.Nov. 23.—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C.Nov. 26, 28. —Takapuna J.C.Nov. 30, Dec L—Feildmg J.C.Dec. 2 and 3.—South Canterbury J.C.Dec. 7 and B.—Woodville J.CDec. 10 and 12,-Tautnarunui R.C.Dec 17.—Waipa R.CDec. 26. 27 —Dunedin JCDec. 25, 27 —Westland R.C.Dec. 26, 27 —Taranaki J.CDec 26 27. 29.-Manawatu R.C.Dec. 26, 28, Jan. 2, 5.-Auckland R.C.Dec, 30. 51, Jan 2.-Greymouth J.C.Dec 31. Jan 2. —Wairarapa R.C.January 1.—Wyndham R.C.January 2.—Waikouaiti R.C.January 2, 3.—Hawke’s Bay J.C.January 2, 3.—Stratford R.C.January 2, 3. —Marton J.C.January 3, 4.—Southland R.C.January 6,7, Reefton J.C.January 7, 9.—Vincent J.C.
Track work during the next few daysmay be of more importance than thefigures in a handicap.
Comic Song is a much better horse atRiccarton than on any other track in the.South Island. ,
Mr T. G. Hill, the secretary of theDunedin Jockey Club, will participate inat least a portion of the New ZealandCup meeting with the object of keepingin touch with owners and trainers.
Sir George Clifford has won the Wel-come Stakes with Stonyhurst, To-morrow,Winning Way, Battle Eve, and Moorfowl.
The pronounced brilliancy displayed byChildsplay has not scared out all theopposition in the Welcome Stakes,'forwhich a field of 17 stand their ground.
Dunedin will be well represented in
the Stewards* Handicap by Comic Song,Overhaul, and Receipt.
D. P. Wilson left for Christchurch yes-terday to supervise the final work ofOverhaul and Black Duke in their engage-ments at the New Zealand Cup meeting.
Derby candidates in. Paleta, LaughingPrince, and Ark Royal figure in the Ric-carton Handicap. The northerners mayfind themselves up agaifast a tough pro-position to give Ark Royal the best partof a stone.
Agrion has been regarded as a doubt-ful starter in the Derby, but as he figuresamongst those still remaining in the fieldho may be found at the post.
R. Reed will have the mount‘on TeaMiss in the Welcome Stakes.
Appian Way has been leased to S. G.Ware.
Buoyant is to join Donnellan and Shan-nahan’s stable at Riccarton.
Shirley won the Great Easter with 8.3in Imin 24 3-ssec without the result beingin doubt after the field entered thestraight. She has 91b more to carry inthe Stewards’ Handicap, and will be upagainst much stronger opposition than shemet last autumn. Still, the fact remainsthat . she will take a power of beatingover six furlongs.
Difference of opinion makes racing, butat the same time owners like to have thedifference in their favour. At the Dun-edin spring meeting Wharncliffe andTarleton were handicapped at a differenceof 11b. At Riccarton the Nassau geldingis in receipt of 131b. Overhaul meetsComic Song on 61b better terms than atthe Dunedin spring meeting, and Receiptalso comes, in on much better terms thanwhen they were invited to meet at theOamaru spring meeting.
They are already and very prematurelyasking and deciding what is the best two-year-old of the season. This is a questionthat cannot be decided until the autumnof the season, but in the meantime thereis no doubt that Childsplay is the two-year-old queen of the turf.
Endorse is amongst the conspicuous ab-sentees in the Welcome Stakes.
Reremoana figures amongst the accep-tors in the Stewards’ Handicap. He willhave to carry 9.9. In 1920 Arrowsmithwon with 9.13, Glentruin with 9.6 in 1923,and Solfanello with 9.3 in 1921. This isthe full list of those winning with overnine stone.
Mr J. S. Barrett, who has been a mem-ber of the committee of the CanterburyJockey Club for, a number of years, hasbeen elected a steward, to fill the vacancycaused by the death of Mr J. F. Buchanan.
A copy of the London Sporting Chro-nicle has come to hand from Mr J. E.Henrye, who is now enjoying a well-earnedholiday from the plus and minus work ofWeight adjusting.
Molly’s Robe, the dam of the smartAustralian two-year-old Mollison, won theNewmarket Handicap of 1919.
JMalsen, Poseidon, Hautvilliers, Abun-dance, Sylvanite, Mountain King, PrinceForte, Beragoon, Biplane, and Manfredare amongst those who in recent years wonbotfi the A.J.C. Derby and VictoriaDerby. Richmond Main beat Artillery-man in the Victoria Derby after theydeat-h?ated in the A.J.C. Derby.
A/i exchange reports that Mr O. R.Falkiner’s mare Frosty Morn, who hasa colt foal at foot by that once 4 greatgalloper, David, will be sent to New Zea-land for mating with Mr W. G Stead'ssire, Leighton, who was represented atthe A.J.C. meeting by Ridgemont, winnerof the Canoubury Stakes. Frosty Morn isby Feramorz, the sire of the dam of Ridga-mount.
It is. understood that there was nodearth of applicants for the stipendiarysteward’s position made vacant by theresignation of Mr J. M'Mahon, and con-sidering the salary offered, the quality wasa good deal higher than expected. Oneof the finalists, says “Vedette,” was aSouth Islander with particularly goodcredentials and it is understood that newas very unlucky to miss being appoin.jd
There is no question, says the Austra-lasian, that the totalisatcr has been ufailure, in New South Wales. Certainlythe investments in that State are enor-mous, but the clubs are not deriving anybenefit from the machine, and the Gov-ernment is not satisfied with the revenuereceived. That is obvious from the recenttinkering with the conditions. In checountry districts the totalisator is lookedupon as a joke and a place where womenmake wagers without bothering busy men.Even at courses like Mcnangle and os-ford, which rely to a large extent onsupport from Sydney racegoers, thetotalisator hardly pays for itself; and itis the same in the Newcastle district,where racing is carried on every Saturdayet Broadmeadows, Boolaroo, Wallsend,Maitland, or Cessnock In South australia the machine is the only methodfor wagering on tho racecourse lorthose who desire to remain within thelaw. Bookmakers abound on South Aus-tralian racecourses, and the Governmentand the clubs adopt an ostrich-like attitude.The clubs know well that unless ownerscan back their horses with tho book-makers numerous men who own horseswould rather not race. In Tasmania thopercentage taken from the investments is15 per cent. It little wonder that divi-dends are poor and the public do notsupport-racing as in other States. Kacingmay not immediately flourish it book-makers were licensed in Tasmania, but thetotalisator is doing its best to kill—throughthe pulblio—the interest in racing. inQueensland the machine is tolerated, andthat is all. In Western Australia it -sfairly successful, because there is astraight-out machine and also one for aplace.
Mr Hogan, tho premier of Victoria, de-spite the fact that ho had been againstthe installation of the totalisator when inOpposition to the last Government, is nowdrafting a Bill to legalise tho machine.The Australasian, in reviewing the matter,has the following to say: “Mr Hoganis a censtant racegoer; he lends his patronege to the Melbourne Clubs with unfailingregularity. It matters little to the Premierwhether tho races are at Flomington orWilliamstown; he is usually to be foundsumming up the form of the runners, andho knows full well that there is no callfor the totalisator in Victoria. The racing
I clubs are lukewarm. Tho Victoria Racing| Club does not oppose the machine, buti we can say with some authority that most
of tho racing clubs in Melbourne and athe most important country centres do otwant the totalisator. They realise thatthe cost of installation will bo great andthat the percentage allocated to the r'ubsfrom the investments will bo small. Ifthe. Government were content to take aEmail percentage and allow tho racingclubs to derive some benefit from themachine, opposition from racing men wouldvanish; but it is almost certain to bo tho
S same old story of the Government taking■ every available penny and the clubs given; • small percentage which is hardly suffi-I y'oot U> oovoc maintenance costs.
TROTTING.FIXTURES.
November 8, 10, 11.—Metropolitan Spring.November 19, 23.—Otahuhu T.C.November 25, 2_6.—Forbury Park T. C.December s.—Waikato T.C.December 10 —Northland T.C.December 1 5, 17.—New Brighton T.C.December 17—Oamaru J.C. (two events).December 25.—Ashburton T.C.December 26, 27.—Westport T.C.December 26, 27.—South Wairarapa.December 26.—Gore T.C.December 29. —Winton T.C.December 27, 29, 31.—Auckland T.C.
Nominations are due' to-morrow for theForbury Park spring meeting.
One of the most promising pacers inAuckland is said to be Great ( Ballin. Howas got by Ballin from Runaway, thodarn of Kawhaki and Tho Tiger. Runawav was got by Rothschild from v'anquisn, by Vancleve.
Black Admiral is said to be satisfyinghis trainer in the questions asked theBrent Locanda gelding in his track work.
It is announced that Free Holmes in-tends dropping out of the light harnessgame and going back to his “ first love ’amongst the thoroughbreds. In bis dayHolmes was a first-class horseman overhurdles and .fences.
A. Butterfield is to drive Escapade inthe Trotting Cup,, and Queen’s willprobably have the services of E. C. M'Der-mott.
Cardinal Logan, who is the rulingfavourite for the Trotting Cup, continuesto do well in his work since he raced atthe Greymouth meeting.
Mr R. C. Fisken has presented a 50-guinea cup to be attached to the RoweHandicap, the big race for trotters atthe Auckland summer meeting.
Clonmel is stepping well in _ his work,and has always a chance when in a race.
Young Blake and Elzear are both shap-ing satisfactorily in their track work.
St. Maura is a smart paser that isalways worthy of notice.
. Great Bingen will beat more in the Cupthan will beat him. The son of NelsonBingen is a real horse.
Money Spider is credited with doing ione of the best workouts ever seen atAddington.
Great Hope is proving that he is notyet in the discard.
Kohara may still prove the best inBryce’s stable.
Audacious seems to be coming into Ifavour for the Trotting Cup.* Shiek is the only horse to drop out ofthe Trotting Cup.
Katutc, a half-brother to Taraire andAhuriri, is stepping well in his work. Hewas got by Nelson Bingen from Muricata.
P. Riddle is still doing well with thehorses he took to Sydney from New Zea-land. His latest success was scored withthe trotting mare_ Happy Rosa, who wonthe A.T.C. Handicap, the chief event atVictoria Park, early last week. Riddlehad won two races at Epping_ with theNew Zealand-bred mare, but this was herfirst at Victoria Park (says a Sydneywriter). Happy Rosa won from scratchin 3min but it was not so muchthe time as the manner in which she dis-posed of tho opposition that gave the im-pression that she will win again shortly.At the straight entrance Holbrook ap-peared to have her measure, but Riddlehad a lot up his sleeve, and at the finishHappy Rosa was coming away frcJro herfield. Three-quarters of a length was theverdict, but it could easily have been more.Cole Boy filled the minor situation, whilethe backmarker, Auto Machine, performedfairly.
Whilst on a trip to Sydney, Mr H. Rey-nolds attended a meeting of the AustralianTrotting Club at Victoria Park, wherehe saw P. Riddle run a race with HappyRosa. Mr Reynolds was loud in his pransoof the treatment he received from trottingofficials in Sydney. He was also greatlyimpressed with the quality of the horseshe saw racing for very poor stakes. Hav-ing had a lot of experience as a starter,he was interested in this particular side ofthe meeting, and praised not only thestarter for his work, but was astonishedat the difference between New Zealand andAustralian horses in their manners at thestart. During tho whole day, in fact, heonly saw one horse who was at all restless.While finding so much to praise, however,the New Zealand visitor was very dis-appointed at the poor patronage accordedthe meeting. Apparently, he said, thetrotting sport was not in high favour withthe Sydney public. As a wind-up to abrief conversation regarding his trip, heremarked on, the. fact that, the veteranNew South Wales breeder and owner, J.A. Buckland, who is well known in NewZealand, drove one of his horses to victoryat the meeting he attended. Mr Bucklandlooked no older than when last he visitedNew Zealand, and showed that he hadlost none of his ability as a reinsman
More than usual interest will be taken byAuckland light-harness enthusiasts in theMetropolitan carnival at Addingtonthrough tne presence of the well-knownAuckland pacers Jewel Pointer andAmaris, who have left for the south. Bothhorses aro in excellent health and spirits(says an Auckland paper), and have donewell for Trainer J. Shaw since their Alex-andra Park activities, where they ranprominently and secured a fair slice oi thoprize-money for their owner, Mr Moodabo.At Christchurch in August last J. Shawhad a good measure of success with nishandsome pair, who each won a race, anaalso received place money. With recentracing and tho opportunity oi several solidtry-outs prior to tho big fixture next month,Jewel Pointer and Amaris should be inrare fettle. Mr Moodabe, who is joiningthe ranks of tho Benedicks, will spend hishoneymoon in the Cathedral City, and seehis horses in action at Addington. Onsuch a happy occasion it is hoped that,Jewel Pointer and Amaris will prove equalto carrying the peacock blue and canarylivery with prominence and distinctionduring the Addington carnival.
There was a largo and representativegathering of well-known trotting enthu-siasts and a fair sprinkling of the fair sexwhen tho Cup horses, Great Bingen (D.Withers), Acron (J. Bryce, jun.). GreatHope (J. Bryce, sen.), and Kohara (A.Bryce) went on tho Addington track onSaturday. Logan Park (W. J. Tomkm-son) and Harry Audubon (R. Pollock)joined in the work-out, which proved oneof the best seen for a lone time. After aplentiful indulgence in spriruing tasks (saysthe Press), they gathered at the two-milepost and went away at the first attempt.Logan Park was the first to break theline, with Harry Audubon as his nearestattendant, Acron about three lengths back,a couple of lengths in front of Kohara,while Great Mope was fully tho same distanco away, and about six lengths clearof Great Bingen. Harry Audubon andLogan Park raced past the mile peg justclear of Acron, but racing past the post(1.8) Acron was almost with them, whileKohara, Great Hope, and Great Bingenwere doing it well. Across tho top andpost (2min 15 2-sscc) the back-markers wereslight advantage, while Acron was up withHarry Audubon The first round tookImin 41scc. As they swept past tho milt-past (2min 15 2-sscc) the back-markers wereclosing ti fast. Racing up the straightand past tho post for the final circuit,Kohara was almost with Logan Park, themile and a-quartcr being done in 2min49sec. Across tho top and past the two-milo post Harry Audubon was cased off,and Acron was just trailing the loaders(3min 21scc). Going along _ the back,Kohara was showing slightly in front ofLogan Park, with Acron right up, and asthey raced past tho mile peg (3min 54soc)Great Hope and Great Bingen were upwith them. As they swung round thohome turn Logan Park eased off, and alittle further on Acron cried a go. GreatHope, having reached Kohara, led pastthe distance, where Withers was comingvery fast with Great Bingen, and in asplendid finish ho just got up to GroatHope in the iast few strides and beat himby a little over a neck, with Kohara abouttwo lengths and a-half further away. Acronwas four lengths further back; and thencame Logan Park. Tho last-named gave
, brilliant showing so far as ho wont, aliutlc over one mile and three-quarters.
TROTTING CUP MEETING.IPek United j ress Association.)
CHRISTCHURCH. November 1.The following arc tho acceptances for
tho Metropolitan Trotting Club’s trottingmeeting:—
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Spring Handicap, ot SOOsovs. One mileand a-halt. —Nelson M‘Kinney sor, Katutc,Lady Fan 12yds behind. Tiny Moon, Briif-o-et Galinda 24, Nourmahal 30, Clonmel.Real the Great, Little Logan, Nighborn,Wild Hebe. Herbilwin 48, Duke Bingen60, Cannonball 72.
St. Albans Handicap, of SOOsovs. Onemile.—Firpo, Daisy Pointer, High Jinks,Bingen Lad, Albert Logan scr. Event, PanYan 12yds behind. General Bingen 12,Final M'Kinney 24, August Dillon 24,Jewel Pointer, Darknitc 36, Countryman48. Author Jinks 60.
Empire Handicap, of SoOsovs. Onemile and a-quartcr.—Boualena, Omaha,
Sungleam, Exclusive, Oboe M. Wilkes,Sahib, Harvest Child, Acre, Royal Oak,Nipper, Dillon Gold, Epigram scr, HoonHay, Locanda Child, Avenger, Genuine,Locanda General 12yds behind, HaroldBurwood, Berenice, Granite City 24, GreyCloud. Glandore 36, Bob Logan 36.
Riccarton Handicap, of 400sovs. Twomiles.—Wairua, Alvira, Carbine Direct,Binscarth, Wenlo, Mate o’ Mine, Day-time, King Pointer scr, Great Actress24yds behind, Pointalena, Henry Logan,Meb. Bold Bill 36, High Jinks 60, Amaris72.
Dominion Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Twomiles.—Le Todd, Red Oak 12yds behind,Bonny Spec, Elzear 24, Kola Boy, JohnMauritius, Master Audo 36, Young Blake,Judge Hancock, Whispering Willie 48,Peter Swift 72, Money Spider 84, Tramp-£ast 96
Victoria Handicap, of 450sovs. _ Twomiles.—Lady Embrace, Marshal Neil scr,Succession 12yds behind, Doctor Dillon,Stunt Artist, Bing Boy, Mcnember 24,Loganhohne 24, William the Great 24,Trimmer, Dalmony, Wharepiana, SilkTread 36, Billy Sea 48, Money Spider,Jewel Pointer, Author Jinks 60, Trenand,Tom Thumb 72.
Hagley Handicap, of 400sovs. One mileand n-quarter.—Talent, Fight Ever, DillonWilkes, Harold Thorpe scr, St. Maura,Golden Devon, Queen’s Own, Bell Harold12yds behind, Bessie Logan, Jack Potts,Ahuriri 24, Bonny Logan, Waitaki Girl36, Native Chief 48.
NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP,Of 3000sovs. Two miles.
Audacious .. scr YdsLocanda Mac scr bhd.Escapade .. .. scr Kohara .... 24
Yds Queen’s Own . 24bhd. Acron 24
Logan Chief .. 12 Loganwood .. 36Cardin 1 Logan 12 Man o’ War .. 36Peter Bingen . 12 Great Hope .. 36Talaro 12 Imprint .. .. 48Sea Pearl .. 24 Prince Pointer 60Black Admiral 24 Great Bingen . 84
THE CUP MEETING.
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.
(Special to Dalle Times.)CHRISTCHURCH, November 1.
Light rain set in early this morning,and showers fell at intervals while train-ing operations were in progress at Riccar-ton. There was not sufficient rainseriously to affect the ground, but it madethe conditions unpleasant. The outsideof the course proper provided excellentgalloping ground, and some interestingwork was witnessed.
Miss Mercia commenced proceedings byrunning half a mile comfortably in 52sec.
Agrion, with Lucinda as a mate overthe last part, went off at the nine-furlongpost at a moderate pace. He ran the firstfurlong in 14 3-ssec, five in Imin 7 2-ssec,and the full journey in 2min 2sec, takingImin 47 2-ssec for the last mile.
Tiega covered nine furlongs by himselfin 2min 3sec, running the first five inImin Bsec, and the last half-mile in 56sec.
Benzora broke away in front of Gas-cony, Joy King, and Kiosk at the half-mile post, but Gascony caught him at thefinish after registering 48 3-ssec. Theother pair finished together lengths away.'
Limerick strode 'round to the half-mile post and sprinted home in 49 4-ssec.
Childsplay reeled off half a mile in47 4-ssec—a brilliant effort.
Paperchase got an advantage fromCentrepiece when they jumped off at theseven-furlong post and held it all the way,covering the journey in Imin 31sec.
Eulalie was given a useful workinggallop.
Beacon Light and Battlement were com-panions over a mile and a-half. They ranthe first three furlongs in 40 l-saec, andthe first mile in Imin 47 l-ssec, while thefull journey occupied 2min 43sec. Battle-ment drew away from his mate at thefinish, but Beacon Light was wide out allthe way.
Kenmore occupied Imin 20sec for sixfurlongs.
Silver Coot and Noteworthy sprintedhome from the half-mile post in 50 2-ssec.
Bennanee, Doree, and Yoma were asso-ciated over nine furlongs. The first-namedpair finished a long way in front aftertaking Imin 59 4-ssec for the full journey,but Yoma was carrying a good weight.
Star Stranger, David Garrick, Rapier,and Te Monanui jumped off at the mileand a-quarter post. Star Stranger tookthe lead at the start, while Te Monanuiwas slow to get going. The first fur-long occupied 15see. Te Monanui thenstarted to move up, and after two fur-longs he was in close attendance on hismates. Star Stranger was still showingthe way when they got to the end of halfa mile in 53 3-ssec, and six furlongc >nImin 19 3-ssec, while the full journeywas covered in 2min 12sec. StarStranger was in front until they reachedthe straight, but a little further on Rapierheaded bird, while David Garrick com-menced to drop back. Te Monanuifinished well alongside Rapier when thepost was reached, the pair being threelengths in front of Star Stranger, withDavid Garrick several lengths furtherback. The last mile occupied Imin44 2-ssec, and the last half-mile 62 2-ssec.Rapier and Te Monanui both went well,but Star Stranger did not please so much.David Garrick was soundly beaten.
Sudden Storm and- Skyquest were com-panions in a working gallop over , sevenfurlongs. IReremoana sprinted half a Inile com-fortably in 51 l-ssec.
Front Rank was under a pull roundto the top of the straight, and sprintedhome.
Aberfeldy and Tarleton were schooledover . round of the hurdles, giving a verysatisfactory exhibition.
Manclane and Avro were associatedover seven furlongs which they ran inImin 29 3-ssec, taking 51 3-ssec for thelast half-mile, a useful effort.
Luminant and Amorcovered seven fur-longs in Imin 32sec, finishing together.
Paper Boy and Don Jose easily de-feated Fair Exchange over six furlongs inImiu ISsec.
Footfall jumped off at the mile anda-half post, and after going four furlongsbv himself, he 1 was joined by Starflight.The first three furlongs occupied 41sec.The pace then improved, five furlongsbeing left behind in Imin 6 2-ssec, sevenin Imin 32 2-ssec, and a mile in Imin45 2-ssec. The pair came home stronglydoing the last half-mile in 52 3-ssec, whileFootfall registered 2min 38sec for thefull journey. The Cup horse carried alight-weight, but it was a very attractiveeffort.
Arikiwai beat Fresco over six furlongs.Clarinda and Piuthair registered auseful performance over nine furlongs,which they covered in Imin 57 4-sse.doing the last half-mile in 51 3-ssec. Theywent freely ail the way, and pulled ujwell.
Banket and Flickc. easily defeated T(Atiawa over half a mile in 50 3-ssec.
Pa lota. Lady Desmond, Great Charter,and Martarma wore companions oversovon furlongs They kept together in theearly stages, but Great Charter drew awaym the straight, finishing three lengths infront of Marianna, while four lengthsaway Paleta just beat Lady Desmond. Thotime was Imin 29 l-ssco. Great Charterpleased a lot, while Martarma also wentwell. Paleta and Lady Desmond dis-appointed.
Laughing Prince reeled off seven fur-longs in Imin 28 3-ssec, and did it well,finishing strongly.
Count Cavour started at the mile and a-half mark, and after going two furlongswas joined by Satrap. The pace was notfast in the early stages, and Satrap waspulling hard when thi pair passed thenine furlong mark, the Cup horse havingrun his first three in 41 2-saec. Then thespeed improved, five furlongs being leftbehind in Imin 7 2-ssec, and a mile inImin 47 4-ssec. The pair came nemostrongly, doing the last half-mile in 52sec.while the time for the full journey was2min 39 4-ssec. Tho last nine furlongstook Imin SBsec. Count Cavour carried afair weight and his performance was fullof merit. Satrap, who was carryingnearly as much weight as his mate, alsopleased greatly by the stylo in whichhe got through his task.
Arndrist, Cornstalk, and Cupid’s Bowwere companions in a six-furlong spinwhich occupied Imin 18scc.
Money Order galloped six furlongs, tak-ing Imin 3 l-sscc for the last five.
Motor Smash and Thurlow occupied’min ssec for five furlongs.
•Solforite had Mnlm=ey as a mute in ahalf-mile sprint which occupied Slsec.
Rascal heat Heisler easily over six fur-longs, run - "mr the distance in Imin '64-ssoc—a s. irt effort.
Full Feather and Chide were associatedin a useful half mile sprint.
Pure Gold. Ton Miss, and anothersprinted down tho straight.
Booster and Peho sprinted half a milocomfortably.
Comic Song was worked on the plough.He has never looked better. Pink Notegot through steady pace work.
Countersign, carrying a good weight,run six furlongs willi Rotor in Irnin 163-Ssec. a. good gallon.
Silver Paper was much too good for SilverArc over half a mile in 50 2-Ssec
Master Clarence, Assurance, and Hoj-lake took Imin 50sec to run a mile, butthov were not doing theii best.
Sir Roy and Moorland were to haverun five furlongs. Sir Roy, following be-hind his mate, broke away at the six-fur-long post and ran home in Imm 17 2-ssec,Moorland running the last five with him in
Imin 3 4-ssec. Father O’Flynn was heldback to Gladlight at the end of six tur-longs, which occupied Imin 19 2-Ssec.
Armchair and Thorndale, separately, didstrong working gallops.
Kate Kelly gave Louise a start andbeat her over six furlongs, which occupiedImin 19 2-ssoc.
C. Emerson will ride Money mthe Stewards’ Handicap, while A. E. Elliswill be on Crown Area, and J. W. Jen-nings on Booster.
The Wingatui trainer, S. G. Ware, hasput in an appearance with a strong team.In addition to the New Zealand Cup can-didate Vaward and the Derby colt ArkRoyal, he has Bachelor Gay, Money Mineand Royal Flower. They wore all letof! with the lightest of tasks this morn-ing
D. P. Wilson has made Ins appearancewith Black Duke and Overhaul, both ofwhom are in excellent order.
G. Feilcling is among the southern ar-rivals. He has the Stewards’ Handicaphorse, Comic Song, looking exceptionallywell, while he lias Thurlow as a mate.
R. M'Donald came up from Wingatuiyesterday with Wingatui and RoyalSaxon, both of whom look well.
The following horses arrived from tnonorth this morning:—Royal Game, Vigi-lance, Kalos, Grand National, Red Fuchsia,Teri, Singleton, Tliurnboll, Miss Gowne,Sarchee, Civility, Hymgrcat and Lady-killer.
RACING IN AUSTRALIA.THE V.R.C. MEETING.
TRIVALVE WINS THE CUP.
A BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE.
(Press Association— By Telegraph—Copyright.)MELBOURNE, November 1.
(Received Nov. 1, at 10 p.m.)Rain fell overnight and early this morn-
ing, but it was fine, though dull, whenthe races began. There was an enormousattendance, including several New Zea-landers. Seven ex-New Zealand trainerswere represented in the Cup field.
After being fourth in the early stages,Deauville led at the last hurdle, and wonnicely. He has now won his last threeraces. The time was a race record. F.Leonard rod the winner.
Fuji San scored a brilliant victory inthe High-weight Handicap. He won thesame race last year. His rider, J. Pike,has won in three successive years.
Maid of the Nook finished brilliantly,and won the Nursery narrowly. Shecost 80gns as a yearling, and has a recordof two wins and a second in four starts,having won £ISOO in stakes.
There was an exciting race for tinCup. Silvius looked a winner at thedistance. Trivalve was sixth at the mile,but finished best, and scored brilliantly.Son o’ Mine finished with a phenomenalrun after being last at the home turn.Merry Mint showed up for a long way,but Pilliewinkie was never dangerous.The, winner and the rider were accordeda remarkable ovation, which lasted forseveral minutes. The rider, R. Lewis,had his fourth victory for the race, andit was trainer Scobic’s fourth win. Tri-valve is the first horse to win the Derbyand Cup double since Patrobas won in1915. Lewis stated that he had a goodride, and was never further back thantenth. He followed Reed on Silvius.He considered Trivalve won because hehad two strains of Musket against Sil-vius’a one.
Trivalve was bred by his owner, M;E. E. D. Clarke, who is at present on,a fishing excursion in New Zealand.
Clan Robert, after being fifth early, ledinto the straight in the Steeples, andscored a popular victory. He was riddenby the veteran E. Moon, and is trainedby Jim Scobie. Navargo fell and wasfatally injured. Beau Hania was a loiway back in the opening stages of theYan Yean Stakes, but finished with agreat burst, and won brilliantly. Hewas ridden by Frank Dempsey.
Lewis is 49 years of age and Scobie 67.They were congratulated by the Governor-General.
Following are the results:CUP HURDLES.—Deauville, 10.9, 1;
The Ringer, 9.2, 2; Wanda King, 9.7, 3.There were 10 starters. Won by u neck,the third horse four lengths away. Rear-guard fell. Roisel was fourth. Time,3min 39|sec.
HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. - FujiSan, 12.1, 1; Switzerland, 10.2, 2; Dar-jeeling, 10.2, 3. There were 17 starters.Won by a length, the third horse a neckaway. Celtic Cross was fourth. Time,Imin 12jsec.
NOVEMBER NURSERY HANDICAP.—Maid of the Nook, 8.11, 1; Mistral, 8.3,2; Broken Doll, 7.10, 3. Won by half ahead, with the third horse half a lengthaway Narky was fourth. Time, Iminl£seo. MELBOURNE CUP.
Two miles.Mr E. E. D. Clarke’s ch c Trivalvo, by
Cyklon—Trey, 3yrs, 7.6 (R. Lewis) LSir S. Kidman’s b h Silvius, by Silvern
—Addenda, 4yrs, 7.7. (A. Reed) ... 2Mr S. Green’s blk h Son o’ Mine, by
Son-in-law—Arqubus, 4yrs, 8.0(F. Dempsey) 5
There were 26 starters. Affirm tookcharge soon after the straight and led pastthe stand from Sacedon, Rawhetu, Silvius,Trivalve, Merry Mint, and Star d’Or,with Valaisian, who began badly, last. Onleaving the straight, Affirm was still incommand, and nine furlongs from homowas' a length in front, followed by Rawhetu,then Piastoon, Sacedon, Merry Mint, Sil-vius, Star d’Or, and Pilliewinkie Son oMine was now last. Star d’Or moved upfast near the mile, and at the six furlongspost was second to Affirm. Others pro-minent included Silvius, Rawhetu, Tri-valve, Sacedon, Murillo, while Bicolor wasmoving up. Son o’ Mine was still last.Affirm led at the turn and was first intothe straight, leading Silvius, Bicolor, Tri-valve, and Textile* in that order. Silviuswas in front at the distance, but Trivalvefinished best and won by a length. Son o’Mine finished with a remarkable run alength and a-quarter away third. Textilewas fourth, then Bicolour, Devonshire,Murillo, Affirm, Star d’Or, Tangible,Beedos, Eridanus. Imitator, and Pillie-winkio, with Thracian last. Time, 3min24scc.
CUP STEEPLES.—CIan Robert, 13.0, 1;Matang, 9.0, 2; Hannan, 11.9, 3. Therewere 13 starters. Won by two lengths anaa-half, with four lengths between secondand third. Jim Dandy was fourth Time,4min l^soc—a race record.
YAN YEAN STAKES.—Beau Hania,7.13, 1; Montcllini, 8.8, 2; Horoscope, 8.8,3. Won by a length and a-half, the thirdhorse a length away. Time, Imin 37sec—-a race record.
The fractional times for the Cup were:First four furlongs next four SOlsee,succeeding four 52jscc, the concluding six
Imin 16iscc. and the last mile Imin42tsec. _________
REDCASTLE CARNIVAL.
The performance of the Otago Schoolof Dancing will be given for the last timeat the Redcastle carnival in His Majesty’sTheatre to-night, and a display by theBoy Scouts will follow. The usual dancewill be held in Victoria Hall. Sales atthe various stalls have been quite up toexpectations.
STONE’S DIRECTORY.
We have to acknowledge receipt of acopy of Stone’s Wellington, Hawke’s Bay,and Taranaki Directory for 1927. Itcontains numerous handy references andinformation necessary for business housesand country people. The usual alpha-betical, street, and country directories andthe list of professions and trades havebeen carefully revised and broughtup to date, the information ineach case being complete and accurate.Particulars regarding all local bodies andsocieties are given. A list of Governmentdepartments and officials is included inthe publication, and some pages are de-voted to statutes to which frequent refer-ence is likely to bo made. There is awealth of information regarding Customstariffs mid trading. It is a compactvolume, excellently printed and bound, andthe information has been tabulated witha view to facilitating reference.
CRICKET.
OTAGO ASSOCIATION’SFIXTURES.
The following is the order of matches,commencing from Saturday, November 5.As several wickets are not available twoThird Grade matches and the FourthGrade competition cannot be played. Thewickets for rounds following will be pub-lished later.
FIRST GRADE.November 5, 12.—Dunedin v. Caris-
brook, Carisbrook 1; Albion v. Grange,North Ground.
November 19, 26.—Dunedin v. Grange,Albion v. Carisbrook.
December 3, 10.—Dunedin v. Albion,'Carisbrook v. Grange.
SECOND GRADE A.November 5.—Christian Brothers v.
Dunedin, Oval No. 1; Old Boys A v.Albion, Caledonian; Valley v. Old BoysB, Oval No. 2; Grange v. Carisbrook,Carisbrook 2.
No. 2 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Grange, Albion v. Old Boys B, Old BoysA v. Carisbrook, Valley v. Dunedin.
No. 3 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Valley, Old Boys B v. Carisbrook, Albionv. Dunedin, Old Boys A v. Grange.
No. 4 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Old Boys A, Carisbrook v. Dunedin, OldBoys B v. Grange, Albion v. Valley.
No. 5 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Albion, Dunedin v. Grange, Carisbrook v.Valley, Old Boys A v. Old Boys B.
No. 6 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Old Boys B, Grange v. Valley, Dunedinv. Old Boys A, Carisbrook v. Albion.
No. 7 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Cairsbrook, Valley v. Old Boys A, Grangev. Albion, Dunedin y. Old Boys B.
November 5.—Christian Brothers v.Training College A, Oval 3; High Schoolv. Dunedin B, School 1; Kaikorai v.Valley, Kaikorai 1; Old Boys v. TrainingCollege B, Oval 4; Y.M.C.A. v. DunedinC, Oval 5; Carisbrook C v. CarisbrookD, Carisbrook 3; Port Chalmers v. Albion,Logan Park; Grange v. Dunedin D,Oval 6.
No. 2 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Dunedin D, Kaikorai v. High School, OldBoys v. Dunedin B, Y.M.C.A. v. Valley,Carisbrook C v. Training College B, PortChalmers v. Dunedin C, Grange v. Caris-brook D, Training College A v. Albion.
No. 3 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Grange, Dunedin B v. Valley, High Schoolv Training College B, Kaikorai v. Dun-edin C, Old Boys v, Carisbrook D,Y.M.C.A. v. Albion, Carisbrook C v. Dun-edin D, Port Chalmers v. Training Col-lege A.
No. 4 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Port Chalmers, Valley v. Training Col-lege B, Dunedin B v. Dunedin C, HighSchool v. Carisbrook D, Kaikorai v.Albion, Old Boys v. Dunedin D, Y.M.C.A.v. Training College A, Carisbrook C v.Grange.
No. ■ Round.—Christian Brothers v.Carisbrook C, Training Collage B v, Dun-edin C, Valley v. Carisbrook D, DunedinB v. Albion, High School v. Dunedin D,Kaikorai v. Training College A, Old Boysv. Grange, Y.M.C.A. v. Port Chalmers.
No. 6 Round—Christian Brothers v.Y.M.C.A., Dunedin C v. Carisbrook D,Training College B v. Albion, Valley v.Dunedin D, Dunedin v. Training CollegeA, High School v. Grange, Kaikorai v.Port Chalmers, Old Boys v. Carisbrook C.
No. 7 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Old Boys, Carisbrook D v. Albion, Dun-edin C v. Dunedin D, Training CollegeB v. Training College A, Valley v.Grange, Dunedin B v. Port Chalmers,High School v. Carisbrook C, Kaikoraiv. Y.M.C.A.
,No 8 Round.—Christian Brothersv Kaikorai, Albion v. Dunedinlege A, Dunedin C v. Grange, Train-ing liege B v. Port Chalmers, V alley v.Carisbrook C, Dunedin B v. Y.M.C.A.,High School v. Old Boys.
No. 9 Round.—Christian Brothers v.High School, Dunedin D v. Training Col-lege A, Albion v. Grange, Carisbrook Dv. Port Chalmers, Dunedin C y. Caris-brook C, Training College B v. Y.M.C.A.,Valley v. Old Boys, Dunedin B v. Kai-korai., . .
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No 10 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Dunedin B, Trainin' College A v. Grange,Dunedin D v. Port Chalmers, Albion v.Carisbrook C, Carisbrook D v. Y.M.C.A.,Dunedin C v. Old Boys, Training Col-lege B v. Kaikorai, Valley v. High School.
No 11 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Valley, Grange v. Port Chalmers, Train-ing College A v. Carisbrook C, DunedinD v. Y.M.C.A., Albion v. Old Boys, Caris-brook D v. Kaikorai, Dunedin C y. HighS'hool, Training College B v. Dunedin B.
No. 12 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Training College B, Port Chalmers , v -Carisbrook C, Grange v. Y.M.C.A., Train-ing College A v. Old Boys, Dunedin D v.Kaikorai. Albion v. High School, Caris-brook D v. Dunedin B. Dunedin O v.Valley,
No. 13 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Dunedin C, Carisbrook C v. Y.M.C.A.,Port Chalmers v. Old Boys, Grange y.Kaikorai, Training College A v. HighSchool, Dunedin D v. Dunedin B, Albionv. Valley, Carisbrook D v. Training Col-
leHoB"l4 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Carisbrook D, Y.M.C.A. v. Old Boys, Caris-brook C v. Kaikorai. Port Chalmers v.High School, Grange v Dunedin B, Train-ing College A v. Valley, Dunedin D v.Training College B, Albion v. Dunedin C.
No. 15 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Albion, Old Boys v. Kaikorai. Y.M.C.A.v. High School, Carisbrook C v. DunedinI) Port Chalmers v. Valley, Grange y.Training College B, Training College Av Dunedin C. Dunedin D v. CansbiookD.
THIRD GRADE.November 5Christian Brothers v.
Carisbrook E, no wicket available mean-time; M'Glashan v. Carisbrook G,M'Glashan; Grange v. Kaikorai B, Rai-korai 2; Port Chalmers v. Albion, nowicket available meantime: ?e laumatav. Old Boys, Oval 7. Kaikorai A y. HighSchool, School 2; Carisbrook F v. Valley,V
Noy‘2 Round.—Christian Brothers y.
Carisbrook F. Carisbrook G v. KaikoraiB M'Glashan y. Albion, Grange v. OldBoys. Port Chalmers v. High School, TeTaumata v. Valley, Kaikorai A v. Cans-
blNm 3" Round.—Christian Brothers y.Kaikorai A. Kaikorai B y. Albion, Caris-brook G v. Old Boys, M'Glashan v. HighSchool, Grange v. Valley, Port Chalmersv Carisbrook E, Te laumata v. Carbr
Nok 4‘ Round.— Christian Brothers y.
Te Taumata, Albion v. 6ld Boys, Kai-korai B v. High School, Carisbrook G v.Valley, M'Glashan v. Carisbrook E,Grange y. Carisbrook F, 1ort Chalmers v.K No?r
5 Round.-Christian Brothers v.Port Chalmers Old Boys v. High School,\lbion v. Valley, kaikorai B i. V.Jiis
brook E, Carisbrook G y. Carisbrook 1-,M'Glashan v. Kaikorai A, Grange Te
Grange, High School v. Valley, Old Boys
v Carisbrook E, Albion y. Carisbrook 1,Kaikorai B v. Kaikorai A, Carisbrook Gv, Te Taumata, M’Glashan v. Port dial-m
No. 7 Round.—Christian Brothers y.M'Glashan, Valley y. Carisbrook E, HighSchool v. Carisbrook I’, Old Boys '.Kaykorai A, Albion v. Te Taumata, KaikoraiB v. Port Chalmers, Carisbrook G v.
8 Round.—Christian Brothers y.Carisbrook G, Carisbrook Ey. CarisbrookF Valley v. Kaikorai A, High School v.Te Taumata, Old Boys v Port Chalmers,Albion v. Grange, Kaikorai B v,
0 . 0 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Kaikorai B, Carisbrook F v. KaikoraiA Carisbrook E v. Te Taumata Valleyv’Port Chalmers, High School v. Grange,Old Boys v. M'Glashan, Albion v. Caris-brook G.
No 10 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Albion Kaikorai A v. Te Taumata, Caris-brook F v. Port Chalmers, Carisbrook Ev Grange, Valley v. M'Glashan, HighSchool v. Carisbrook G, Old Boys v. Kai-
k°No. 11 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Old Boys, Te Taumata v. Port Chalmers,Kaikorai A v. Grange, Carisbrook F v.M'Glashan, Carisbrook E v. CarisbrookG, Valley v. Kaikorai B, High School v.Albion.
No 12 Round.—Christian Brothers v.High School, Port Chalmers v. Grange, TeTaumata v. M'Glashan, Kaikorai A v.Carisbrook G, Carisbrook F v. KaikoraiB, Carisbrook E v. Albion, Valley v. OldBoys. .
No. 13 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Valley, Grange v. M'Glashan, Port Chal-mers v. Carisbrook G, Te Taumata v. Kai-korai B, Kaikorai A v. Albion, CarisbrookF. v. Old Boys, Carisbrook E v. HighSchool.
FOURTH GRADE.No. 1 Round.—Christian Brothers v.
High School B, Albion v. Grange, Tedi-
nical College v. M'Glashan, High SchoolA v. Dunedin.
No. 2 Round.—Christian Brothers v.High School A, Grange v. M'Glashan,Albion v. Dunedin, Technical College v.High School B.
No. 3 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Technical College, M'Glashan y. Dunedin,Grange v. High School B, Albion v. HighSchool A.
No. 4 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Albion, Dunedin v. High School B,M'Glashan v. High School A, Grange v.Technical College.
No. 5 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Grange, High School A v. High School B,Dunedin v. Technical College, M'Glashanv. Albion.
No. 6 Round.—Christian Brothers v.M'Glashan, High School A v. TechnicalCollege, High School B v. Albion, Dun-edin v. Grange.
No. 7 Round.—Christian Brothers v.Dunedin, Technical College v. Albion, HighSchool A v. Grange, High School B v.M'Glashan.
GAMING PROSECUTIONS.
LEGALITY OF EUCHRE TOURNA-MENTS.
ACTION AGAINST NEWSPAPERFAILS.
(Special to Dailx Times.)CHRISTCHURCH, November 1.
On the ground that the question of ap-peal may arise in regard to the decisionof the magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley) thateuchre tournaments for prize money arenot a breach of the Gaming Act, ChiefDetective Lewis to-day secured the ad-journment sine die of charges in respectof tournaments conducted in several cityhalls.
Several more defendants were convictedand ordered to pay costs for conductingillegal raffles.
The Weekly Press newspaper to-day re-ceived the attention of the police inconnection with the practice of placing aring round a certain person in a groupphotograph and announcing that the indi-vidual so marked could collect £1 fromthe Press Company.
Mr Mosley said he could see no lotteryin the practice, and dismissed the cases.
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MONTHLY MEETING. .
Tin* 'Dunedin -Presbytery met yesterdaymorning in the First Church Hall, theModerator Ithe Rev. David Campbell)in the chair. There was a full attendanceof members.
WAIHOLA MISSION CHARGE.The Clutlia Presbytery wrote suggest-
ing that the Dunedin body should takeover the charge of Taieri Beach andTaieri Mouth, which course would be ren-dered necessary by a proposal to combinethe Waihola Homo Mission charge withthe newly reinstated Milburn charge. Itwas considered advisable that the Waiholacharge should be dismembered, the maincentre joining up with Milburn and thepreaching stations at Taieri Mouth andTaieri Beach throwing in their lot withBrighton and South Taieri.
The Rev. George Miller pointed outthat Waihola had fallen so low of latethat it could no longer satisfactorily beworked as a sanctioned charge. The ques-tion was not without complications. Heunderstood that the Waihola people ob-jected to joining up with Milburn. Hewould suggest the setting up of a commis-sion to deal with the matter.
The Clerk (the Rev. J. KilpatrickJpointed out that the Church ExtensionCommittee might deal with the question.It was agreed that this committee shouldact in conjunction with the Clutlia Pres-bytery.
HOUR OF SERVICE.The question of , altering the hour of
Sunday evening services during the opera-tion of daylight saving was brought upas a result of a report on the attitude ofthe various churches to a change of hour.The issue at stake was whether the hourshould be (J.30 p.m. or 7. Some churchesexpressed a preference for one hour andothers supported the other.
The Rev. H. Maclean asked if that wasall that was going to be done. Havingcommended the question to sessions andreceived their reports, they should at leastmake some statement on the matter. Theycould not leave the matter in the air.Did the Presbytery intend to do anythingin that direction. ,
The Rev. W. thotter said the importantpoint was not the time of meeting. Whatthey should take more trouble about wasthe fixing of regular hour. It was mostunsatisfactory to be chopping and chang-ing from 6.30 to 7, according to the season.They wore endeavouring to form a church-going habit in the city, but they werenot going to accomplish this by interfer-ing with the hours of commencement.
The Rev. George Miller said he couldnot agree with the previous speaker. TheStatute Book now provided them witha definite time for summer, and he couldnot eo how the churches were going tobe affected, so long aa all the churcheswere uniform in their time. He wouldsuggest that the Presbytery should recom-mend to sessions that the time of servicebe 7 p.m. for the summer months.
Mr W. H. Adams said the subjectshould have brought the matter up atlast meeting, instead of sending out aquestionnaire, and then discussing thematter. He did not think that theyshould chop and change around with thehour of worship.
Di Herrington moved that the reportbe received.
Mr irauier said the question of summertime did not affect the hour of worship.
The Rev. H. Maclean: Oh, yes! it does.That is why we have the question beforeus.
Mr Trotter (heatedly): Well, thatmeans you are devoting the daylight topleasure and the twilight to ' worship.
The subject created a good deal of dis-cussion, during which ministers of someof the ’ churches who had favoured 6.30p.m. stated that their congregations hadnot considered the matter to be of verygreat importance. They would not beaverse to following a universal lead.
The Rev. J. Kilpatrick moved that inview of the fact that the Presbytery andthe majority of churches were in favourof 7 p.m., it be a recommendation tosessions to adopt the later hour.
The report was adopted and Mr Kil-patrick’s motion was carried.-
LICENSING OF STUDENTS.-Thc Licensing Committee of the pres-
bytery, per the Rev. J. J. Cairncy, re-ported on the trials of Messrs GordonTaylor and C. M, Sullivan for license.The committee recommended that thetrials should be sustained and the can-didates concerned licensed.
The Rev. J. J. Cairney reported uponthe work done by each student, and ad-dressed himself to the candidates on thesubject of the sermons delivered.
The Rev. E. J. Tipler, one of theexaminers, also spoke to the report, andseconded the sustentation of trials movedby Mr Cairney.
The motion was carried, and it wasagreed that the licensing of the studentsshould be sanctioned.
The Rev. J. W. M'Kerizio moved thatboth Messrs Taylor and Sullivan shouldbe licensed in the Port Chalmers Church.Both had made a request to this effect.This was agreed to.
The Clerk and the Moderator protestedagainst the short notice given of themotion. Mr Campbell said they hadagreed at the outset to adopt the agendapaper, and wore contemplatingdropping this item. lie felt constrainedto draw the attention of the meeting tothat point. If that sort of thing werestarted it was difficult to sec where itwould stop.
The licensing was lixcd for November10.
DUTIES OF MODERATOR.The Rev. J. Pringle, on behalf of the
Ecclesiastical Committee, submitted a re-port on tbc duties of the moderator. Hepointed out that there was no debate inregard to the various duties laid downin the rules hi the Book of Order. Hedealt at considerable length with variousaspects of the duties of the moderatorwhich had been under debate.
The report was concluded by three find-ings which the meeting decided to dealwith seriatim.
Mr Pringle moved that the findings boadopted as follows:That the duty of a_ moderator should be
to preside at tlio ordinary meetings of thepresbytery.—Approved.
That at any special meeting some othermember may be appointed.—Considerabledifference of opinion was expressed on thispoint, it being contended that should thisbo given effect to the presbytery wouldhave two moderators—an impossible stateof affairs.
At this stage the discussion foundered.'Half an hour before (ho Rev. 11. Macleanhad moved that, since so much confusionsurrounded the findings, they should bereferred back to the committee for re-consideration. The meeting, however, de-cided that they were not so difficult ofconsideration as to justify such a course,and the discussion proceeded. Finally,the points at issue - became more compli-cated and numerous. Extensive quotationsfrom_ Sir Henry Moncrieff and allegationsof ridiculous provisions in the Book ofOrder were features of the debate, andanother attempt was made to send thereport hack to the committee. A show olhands, however, resulted in the adoptionot the finding, and the continuance of thedebate.
Custom has led to the’ belief' that themoderator was the temporary representa-tive of Presbyterianism, and it was thepractice to appoint him to represent thepresbytery at gatherings hold under itsown auspices, or under those of outsideorganisations. This was the outcome ofa free election, however, and the presby-tery was not'compelled by law to appointits ordinary chairman,—Approved
That no hard and fast regulations shouldbo made,, to determine (bo presbytery’saction in such matters. If that were donethe presbytery would only ho tying its ownhands. In many cases the presbyterymight suitably enough depute its moderntor to represent it but he had no rigid,as such, to do so, and no slight was castupon him when Iho appointment of anotherminister was regarded as more convenient.in the circumstances.
The Rev. 11. Maclean reiterated hisformer statement that -tho meeting wasmoving in confusion. He’“could foreseegreat difficulties if more care were nottaken in the matter of the moderator’sduties.
The final finding was approved almostwithout discussion
TOUTH CO ATMITTEE.Tho report of the Youth Committee was
presented by the Rev A. C. W. Standage.A letter was road from tho Youth 'M'orkCommittee in Wellington in rovpe'd. of thopublication of examination results in thoOullook. 'The explanation wav acceptedand the report was adopted.
AMUSEMENTS.
EMPIRE THEATRE.There are very few moving picture
patrons who will not find much to ad-mire in “ The Understanding Heart,”which is to be seen at theEmpire Theatre at present. The titlesounds very sentimental, and perhaps a ,more significant one might have beenchosen. It would, at least, be a betterindication of the story, which is certainlyinteresting, by no means dreary, and witha spicing of romance about it that makesit most fascinating. From an artist’spoint of view, the mountainous sceneryalone is worth seeing. There is a youngwoman, who is a sort of vidette on thetree-clad mountains to give timely warn-ing of any outbreak of fire, and this isthe heroine. The hero is also what istermed a ranger, and kills a man whoattempts to ruin the home of the girl’sbrother. Naturally, he goes to prison.There is a rival—there always is—whocauses much trouble and mischief, butvirtue triumph.0, over vice, love rules overhate, and love wins in the end. “ Virtueis its own reward ” in this case (just asit ought to bo), but the reward comesthrough tortuous channels and tryingevents, and it is a troublous time Monicaand her young man have before wrongsarc put right and virtue does get its ownreward.
OCTAGON THEATRE.The public will find a very interesting
picture at the Octagon Theatre just now.It is exceedingly well placed on thescreen, and no fault can he found withthe manner in which all the charactersare represented. That is the case withhardly an exception in moving pictures.With a director in control, the latentartistry of the actor and actress is madevery apparent The director is an import-ant person—the most important personin screen demonstrations. “Special De-livery ” is the title of the picture, andthere are 11 bright eyes ” and “ imploringeyes.” Need anything more be said?There is, in addition, a turn by Delroyand Delaney, two rythmical dancers, andsonic good supporting pictures arescreened.
QUEEN’S THEATRE.A good programme is being given at
the Queen’s Theatre, and there is muchpopular matter provided, so much thatno patron should remain dissatisfied withit. The main picture is “ The Auctioneer,”in which an old Jew, his adopted daugh-ter, and a young clerk play the leadingroles. There is a false charge madeagainst the last-named from which be iscleared, and the end is a very happy one.
EVERYBODY’S THEATRE..There is at Everybody’s Theatre an
abundance of variety provided for thepublic. “ Sweet Rosie O’Grady ’’ and‘‘ Western Pluck ” provide quite differ-ent stories, so that, again, those visitingthe theatre should bo satisfied with theamusement and entertainment provided.Art Acord does wonderful things in“Western Pluck,” mostly on horseback.
PLAZA AND GRAND THEATRES.“ Casey at the Bat,” ‘‘ The Island of
Despair,” and “The Riddle Rider ” forma strong combination at the Plaza andGrand Theatres. “ Casey ” is a comedy,and a good one, and Casey, in propriapersona, makes a groat hit with the pub-lic, and by no means an unamusing oneat baseball. There is an abundance ofhumour throughout the whole film of“Casey at the Bat.”
WITH COBHAM TO THE CAPE.ft is hardly necessary to remind readers
that on Friday next the film record of SirAlan Cobham’s flight from London toCapetown and back—l7,ooo milqs—willbe shown at the Queen’s Theatre for onenight only. This is the only flight wherean expert kincmatographcr was carried inthe person of Basil Ennnott, of the .Brit-ish Gaumont Company. One of thephotographic marvels of this film is thewonderful co-operation between Cobhani,the pilot, and Einmott, the photographer.Cobham. too, had to “ see ” the picture,and then get his ’plane into position forEmmott to “ take,” and the way thesetwo worked together can bo understoodonly as the film unwinds on the screen.The glories of ancient Greece are seen inher wonderful architecture, the aptein forthe world’s best. Then Egypt! Relicsof a by-gone age The temples of Kar-nak, over 5000 years old! Edfu stilllives in the glories of its past. And whata past that was l What could the stonesof the temple reveal if they could butspeak'1’ One must see the film to under-stand. and then understanding, one ap-preciates something of the wonders ofthe past, and gets a true comparison withthe things of the present. The arrange-ments for the box plan are advertised.
PRINCESS THEATRE.
The title of the revue which is beingpresented at the Princess Theatre thisweek bv Gayle Wye* and his Band BoxI?cv«c Company is “ Oh! You WonderfulGirl.” Miss Heather Jones urovides thebulk of the song numbers, while MissVera Benson, as the “ Wonderful Girl ’’
—also sings several songs with good effect.There is a connected plot in this revuewhich tells of the financial difficulties ofa young girl and how she is extricatedfrom them with the air of a commercialtraveller with whom she falls in love.Mr Wynr takes the part of the commercialtiaveller, and plays it to perfection. Mostof the comedy work is done by diariesNorman, while Sam Ward and Bill Bovisalso give valuable assistance. The danc-ing of the Sis Syncopated Stepper's is afeature of the performance.
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2LC, Sydney.—Morning, afternoon andearly evening sessions as usual. 7.30 p.m. :Programme announcements. 7.35: Sxudioitems. 7.48: Brunton Gibb and ixthelLang, in a sketch. 8: “ Big I&njackLumsdaine, songs at the piano. 8.10: OliverKing, basso. 8.17: Jules van der Kiel,’cello solo. 8.21: Rene Maxwell, soprano.G.30: Orchestral relay from the Con-servatorium Hall. 9: ‘‘Big Ben;” lateweather forecast; from the studio, Druh-ton Gibb and Ethel Lang, in a musicalsketch. 9.8: Jack Lumsdaine, songs atthe piano. 9.18: Jules van der Klei, ’cellosolo. 9.26: Oliver King, basso. 9.34: Brun-ton Gibb and Ethel Lang, sketch, b.44:Jules van der Klei, ‘cello solo. 9.47: ReneMaxwell, soprano. 9.57: Harry_ White,novelty pianist. 10.3: Len Maurice, bari-tone. 10.7: The 2FC Studio Dance Band.10.16: Harry White, novelty pianist andShirley Cooke, soubrette, in new numbers.10.25: The 2FC Dance Band. 10.32: HarryWhite, novelty pianist. 10.40: ShirleyCooke, soubrette. 10.45: The 2FC LanceBand. 10.52: Len Maurice. 10.57: Laterows and announcements. 11: ‘‘Big Ben;”Len Maurice, and items by the 2FC DanceBand, until 11.30 p.m. 11.30: NationalAnthem; close down.
2GB, Sydney.—Morning and afternoonsessions as usual. 7.30: Music. 7.40: Addressby Mr F. Houstone. 7.55: Violin ouetswith piano accompaniment, Dan Scully,Ada Brook 5.5: Address. 8,20: oongcycle. Woodford Finden Clement Hosk-ing Quartet, 8.20: Violin solos. 9: Recitalby Mr Heath Burdock. 9.15: Songs byFrederick 'Burrell. 9.23: Violin x.ucts•with piano accompaniment, Dan Scully,Ada Brook. 9.35: Piano solos, Ada Brook.9.43: Songs by Miss Elsie Brown. 9.50:Talk. 10: Close down.
SECRETS OF MAN’S PEDIGREE.
YEEDIGT OF MODERN SCIENCE
‘‘ Was Darwin right when he said thatman, under the action of biological force's,has been raised from a place amongst an-thropoid apes to that which he now occu-pies!' The answer is yes! ”
In these words i-hr Arthur Keith, i i amemor|al presidential address to theBritish Association on August 30 isaysthe London Daily Telegraph) deliveredthe verdict of modern science on Darwin’stheory of man’s descent. Besides reviewing the evidence which, since the timeof Darwin, has been accumulated in sup-port of the famous theory. Sir ArthurKeith indulged in fascinating speculationsregarding man’s origin and ancestry. Forsolution in the future he propounded hisown problem—will the day ever comewhen we can explain why the brain ofman lias made such progress, while thatof his cousin the gorilla has fallen so tarbehind?
In justification of his faith in the im-pregnability of the Darwinian theory, SirArthur Keith said that the evidence ofman’s evolution from un apelike being,obtained from a .study of fossil remains,“is definite and irrefutable.” In unravelling man’s pedigree by " threadingour way, not along the links of a chain,but through meshes of a complicated net-work,” mistakes had been made and itwas now clear that evolution had not pro-ceeded in the orderly manner Previouslysupposed. Nevertheless—-
“ All the evidence now at our disposalsupports the conclusion that man hasarisen as Lamarck and larwin suspectedfrom an anthropoid ape not higher in thezoological scale than n chimpanzee, andthat the date at which human and an-thropoid lines of descent began to divergelies near the beginning of the Mioceneperiod.”
On a modest scale of reckoning, SirArthur Keith explained, that gave the“ respectable antiquity ” of about 1,000,000years.
It was the consideration that, “nomatter what lin- of evidence we follow,we reach the conviction that man’s brainhas been evolved from that of an anthro-poid ape.” which led Sir Arthur Keith tospeak of he great difference, (uantita-tivcly, between man’ l- brain and that ofIlls cousin the gorilla We had to recog
, nise that the tendenm to increase ofbrain, which culminated (he productionof the human organ, wap not confined toman’s ancestrv. hut appeared in diversebranches of the mammalian stock at acorresponding period of thp earth’s his-tory.
Finally the president indicated thesources of knowledge which may ultimatelyenable man not nn!v to write Ins ownhistory, but to explain why the eventstook the course they had done.
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“ There is one thing about the moderngirl, she is not ashamed of her legs,”remarked the Mayor of Christchurch (MrJ. K. Archer) when speaking at the open-ing of the girls 'sports last Saturday(reports the Press). He recalled thatwhen he had inquired of a welfiknownactress what were the factors contributingto beauty, she replied; “Personality—-and legs.”
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That the Maori was a rangatira through-out and bore his troubles in secret, wasu statement made by Dr E. P. Ellison,director of Maori Hygiene, who is atpresent in Gisborne (states the PovertyBay Herald). A Maori might be poor,added the doctor, but he would not allowhis pakeha friends, or even his fellowMaoris, to know that he required assist-ance. The Maori race as a whole hadrefused to accept charitable aid, and itwas his opinion that the proportion ofNatives who were in distressed circu.nstances and who should seek assistancewas in the vicinity of 40 per cent.
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A Urenui farmer caught a kiwi cn hisfarm recently, but on learning that thebird is protected he let it go (states theTaranaki News). As a matter of fact,kiwis will not live in captivity for longand will not breed. The exception is thecase of some kiwis that had their habitatin Pukekura Park, New Plymouth someyears ago. The then curator (Mr W. W.Smith) had two of them in a shed nearhis cottage, and they reared a young oneThe egg of the kiwi sometimes attainsfive inches in length.
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An old well was accidentally discoveredon a section in Federal street, Auckland,last Thursday afternoon, much to tho sur-prise of the driver of a wagon (says theAuckland Star). One of tho wheels brokethrough the surface, leaving the driverperched above a shaft. that was 25ft deep.The site was previously occupied by acottage. Tho well had been long forgotten,although in the early days people used togather there and draw water.
An amusing contretemps arose duringthe judging of the horses at the BlenheimA. and P. show last Thursday (states theExpress). The working section ofdraught horses was being dealt with, andwhen the class for the beat ttadesmen’sturnout was reached it was found thatthere was only one entry, and this, byall that is wonderful, was a motor lorry!The stewards, after- due consideration, de-cided to award this peculiar specimen ofa working draught horse tho prize.
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No further permits for Sunday concertsin the city theatres will be issued by theAuckland City Council.
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Revolving Clothes Driers are largelytaking the place of the old-fashionedclothei, poles. These driers take up prac-,tically no room when not in use, andcan be lowered and' raised for the breezeto revolve the driei. thu„ bringing allsides of the clothes to the sun. Theyonly cost £3 15s, complete with about I6oftclothes line, and are obtainable at Laid-law and Gray’s, Rattray street. See us,or write for particulars..
Many farmers are not taking kindly tothe coming into operation of the SummerTime Act next month. “ I have break-fast at 5.30 o’clock now,” said a settlerat a meeting at Umutaoroa, Hawke’s Bay,recently, “and next month it will be 4.30o’clock.”—(Laughter.) “You will haveyour breakfast before going to bed thenit *:it before,” exclaimed another farmer,amidst renewed merriment.
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An old graduate of Canterbury Col ege.Professor C. M. Stubbs, of West China.University has sent some printed prayersintended for a Tibetan prayer-wheel andspecial Tibetan classes to the Canterbury
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A veteran of the second Afghan warof 1878, and one of Svr Donald Stewartspersonal escort when he rode through thecity of Kandahar, Captain HaroldWilberforce-Bell, has died at LowerWard, Windsor Castle. England. Cap*tain Wilberforce-Bell, who was one otthe Military Knights of Windsor, wasborn in 1849, and enlisted in the 15thHussars in 1869. In addition to theAfghan campaign, he served in the firstBoer war ol 1881. He was a fine shotand a good swordsman and swimmer.
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Sheepmen at the Blenheim A. and P.Show last Thursday enjoyed a hearty laugh
' at the expense of a North Canterbury ruu-holder (states the -Marlborough Express).The Canterbury man was present at tl)eshow with three merino entnes and wasnaturally very elated over his success mdefeating some of the famous Marlboroughmerinos to the extent of annexing a coupleof 'firsts. Flushed with victory, the south-ern visitor gathered together a party ofbreeders and dragged them off to thesheep' pavilion to see his wonderful littlefirst prize ewe. Entering a pen withproud step,’ he seized the animal thereinand commenced to expound on her goodpoints. “Splendid little ewe,” he ex-claimed in the course of a 10 minute pane-gyric. “ Best little ewe in the show!”Then someone quietly drew his attention iothe fact that the ewe he was fondlingwith such appreciative hands was not h;sewe, but one of the defeated Marlboroughspecimens! The Canterbury man was ex-tremely busy during the remainder of aieday trying to explain how he came tomake his awful mistake.
It is interesting to note how men’s wearprices have been reduced at Messrs Wat-kins and Neilson’s Great AmalgamationSale. An outfit consisting of a Lynx Suit,Felt Hat, Neglige Shirt, a pair of Socks,and a Tie, originally costing £lO 16s, cannow be secured for £7 10s 5d...
A resident of Timaru who takes a keeninterest in Caroline Bay, is concernedover the action of the Borough Councilin deciding to sell the old bathing shedson the sands (says the Herald). He poirtsout that these sheds are quite good, andcould be quite easily kept clean if theywere locked at night. Mqrcover, be saysthat in their present location they pro-vide an excellent shelter from cold, south-erly winds, and if the council removesthem, a break-wind of some kind willhave to be erected. If the sheds are re-moved (and they are as good as anyof their kind in New Zealand, he said), a“ V ’’-shaped iron fence should be erectedso that children, as well as adults, will beable to sit on- the sands in the sunwithout feeling the cold winds. In hisopinion, the cheapest and the best coursefor Hie council to pursue would be to leavethe bathing sheds where they are at pre-sent, and lock them at night.
Just landed, ex Somerset, a full supplyof new season’s Blue Mountain Jamaica.The finest Coffee grown on earth.—A.Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octa-gon. Dunedin...
When a speaker finds that remarks whichhe makes in all seriousness are punctuatedwith laughter, he is doubtless undergoingan uncomfortable experience (remarks theAuckland Sun). This was realised at ameeting of strawberry growers last Thurs-day afternoon in the course of a discussionon the probable cause of a so-called dis-ease in strawberry plants. In the middleof his speech a gentleman of serious coun-tenance paused to ask: “Mr Chairman,can we not have a few remarks fromone of the men who has this disease?”In the laughter that followed, the speakerpersisted: “ And will one of these mentell us what manure he is using for hisdisease?” At least the speaker achievedthe result, even though unconsciously, ofsmoothing out some of the wrinkles on til'sobviously worried brows of growers whosecrops have been seriously affected, not byanv taint in the fruit, but by a mysteriouswithering of the oofs in otherwise healthyplants-
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The guests all clamoured for more.And dad made such a beast of himself
That he had to lie down on the f100r...
16 OTAGO DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1927
Printed for the Otago Daily Times andWitness Newspapers Company, Limited,by George W Bowron, 2] Wallacestreet. Roslyn. printer, and publishedby Wti.uam John Bowie, of 47 KingEdward street. South Dunedin, pub-lisher, at the Registered Ofiv-e of theComnany, corner Dowling. High, andHinliiiffton streets. Dunedin WED-NESDAY, (he 2nd flay si AV'en ber,
SALES BY AUCTION.
ART CHINA.THIS DAY,
WEDNESDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER,At 2 o’clock.
At Rooms, Manse street.
NEW SHIPMENT JUST UNPACKEDFor
UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE.EACH LOT TO BE SOLD SEPA-
RATELY.ART CHINA. STUART CRYSTAL,
FANCY GOODS,AYNSLEY CHINA. BELLEEK WARE,
DOULTON WARE,FRENCH CRYSTAL,
Crown Ducal Vases, Doulton Cups, Sau-cers, Plates, Handsome Doulton Bowls,Wilkinson’s Oriflame Vases, BelleekSugars, Creams, Teapots, Plates, Mason’sRack Plates, Stuart Crystal Candlesticks,French Crystal Vases, Toiletware, Cups,Saucers. Dinnerware, Fancy Cups and
Saucers, Children’s Tea Sets.Now On View.
PARK, REYNOLDS, LIMITED,Auctioneers.
FRIDAY, 4th NOVEMBER,At 11 o’clock
On the Premises, Maclaggau street(Above Clark street).
GOOD BUILDING MATERIALS.250 SHEETS ROOFING IRON,TWO 3-FEET LOW-PRESSURE
RANGES,2 SETS KAURI TUBS,
RED PINE, KAURI, BALTIC(8 s 1, 5 s 2, 6 i 2, 6 i 6, 4 i 2,
3x2 3x3)LUMBER, WEATHER BOARDS,
KAURI PANEL DOORS,KAURI AND BALTIC FLOORING,
T. AND G. AND ROUGH LINING,GLAZED SASHES AND FRAMES,
Ledg* Doors, Sashes, Chimney Pots,WTater Piping, Vent Pipes, Spouting,
Ridging, Down Piping, Two 12galCoppers,
20,000 GOOD BRICKS.On View from Wednesday.
NO RESERVE. NO RESERVE.
pARK, REYNOLDS, LIMITED.FRIDAY, at 11 o’clock.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTICK
The Late Mr Charles Columb’s FreeholdRESIDENCE,
No. 32 ROSS STREET. ROSLYN.
Large Fieehold Section and 6-roomedResidence
Will be Sold by AuctionOn
WEDNESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER,At 12 o’clock.
At Rooms, Manse street.
PARK, REYNOLDS, LIMITED,Auctioneers.
MONDAY- , sth DECEMBER,At 12 o’clock.
At Rooms, Manse street.
DAILY* TIMES AND WITNESSCOMPANY’S.
WELL-KNOWN. SOLIDLY-BUILTPREMISES.
On account of the Company removing toits New Premises, now approaching
completion.
A- GREAT OPPORTUNITYA GREAT OPPORTUNITY
For Any Business Firm requiring
CENTRAL PREMISES,CENTRAL PREMISES.
Right in the heart of the Business Portionof the City.
SOLID, WELL-BUILT BRICK ANDSTONE BUILDING. >.
3 STOREYS AND BASEMENT.Fronting
DOWLING, HIGH. AND BURLINGTONSTREETS.
Exceptionally well lighted.
Suitable forWAREHOUSE,SHOPS AND OFFICES,CONSULTING ROOMS,DENTAL CHAMBERS,CLUB ROOMS.
PARK, REYNOLDS, LIMITED,-*• are instructed by the Otago DailyTimes and Witness Newspapers Company,Ltd., to sell by Auction—
RENEWABLE GOVERNMENTLEASE, 21 years from sth July,1919, at £l9O per annum. Area,16.1 poles, being allotments 1 and
2 of Section 11, Block XV, Dun-edin, with frontage of 87ft llinto Dowling street, P2ft 7in toBurlington street, and lift Sinto Lower High street.
Together with
■ SUBSTANTIAL BRICK BUILD-ING, comprising Basement and3 Floors.
Its three frontages give a perfectlighting system.
The Basement is practically at streetlevel, and suitable for Warehouse or forsubdivision into several apartments forAgency Sales Business, and for thesepurposes nothing better is offering inDunedin, the central position and largeamount of traffic passing the propertyensuring great publicity.
The Three Floors above, with lightfrom three sides, render subdivision forConsulting Rooms, Dental Chambers, andOffices a very easy proposition, and prox-imity to the Courts should make this aspecially suitable locality for the LegalProfession.
The Building itself is one of thesoundest and best built in Dunedin, thesituation cannot be beaten, and anyoneacquiring this Property and altering it tosuit the various- requirements could countupon receiving highly remunerativerentals.
The Daily Times and Witmwill move into its EXTENTPREMISES in MARCH NEIof the Building now 1for saio will be given iinmCompany vacates these premi
PARK, REYNOLDS, LTD.
POULTRY, ETC,*FOOD CUTTERS, for poultryT keepers; cuts fine enough for chicks-
labour savers.—MAXSOXS'. 185 Princesstreet. ln
THE STUD.
rno STAND AT PUKEURI.1 THE THOROUGHBRED HORSEMARCO BELLO.
Sire, V arco; dam, Adria; b.\ Steprnak.from Fairy Maul, by Albany—Titania; byMallon—Mountain Nymph (imp.)Terms; Thoroughbreds, 8 guineas; Hack-neys, 5 guineas. Grazing, 2s 6d per week.All care, no responsibility.
JAMES THOMSON.
fitHE Firrt Utility ot frequent andX reguiai Advertising consists in tins:There is at all times a large class of
Eersons. , both in country and town, whoave no fixed places ’’or the purchase ol
certain necessary articles, and are readytc be swtived and drawn toward any par-ticular place which is earnestly broughtUnder their notice. Indifferent to all,they yield without hesitation to the firstVkq ask*.
SALES BY AUCTION.THIS DAY, s
WEDNESDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER,At 1.30 o’clock.
At Rooms, Princes street.Instructed by the Owner (who is leaving
for Australia) and other Vendors.Removed to rooms lor convenience ot sale.
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNI-TURE.
WALNUT SEMI-GRAND PIANO,■2 HIOH-BACK DINING ROOM
SUITES,2 EXTENDING DINING TABLES,RED PINE MIRROR-BACK SIDE-
BOARDS,MIRROR-DOOR WARDROBES,
HANDSOME DUCHESSE PAIR,RICH AXMINSTER CARPET (9 x 9),
CROCKERY AND CRYSTAL,OFFICE PEDESTAL DESK,
4ft Gin OAK PANEL BEDSTEAD.ALEX. HARRIS, _ LIMITED.
X*. have received instructions to sell byauction: .
Household Furniture, including—Walnut semi-grand piano, saddlebag
couches, easy chairs, seagrass chairs, ex-tending dining tables, 2 high-back suites,fenders, wood kerbs, pictures, crockeryand crystal, chiffoniers, cupboards, palmstands, record cabinet, wicker chairs, lino-leum, colonial sofas, carpets, Utrecht vel-vet table covers, double and single ironbedsteads, wire mattresses, kapok andflock mattresses, toilet chests, shake-downs, full-Scotch chests, toilet pedestals,duchesse chests, duchesse pairs, drop-sidecot, 4ft 6in oak panel bedstead, ward-robes, single antique wood bedstead, kit-chen tables, Austrian chairs, kitchen uten-sils bicycles, Oregon mantelpiece, lawnmowers, garden tools, washing machine 3ICE CREAM FREEZERS. RONEODUPLICATOR, No. 16 (perfect order),3* H.P. B.S.A. MOTOR CYCLE.
MONDAY, 7th NOVEMBER,At 2 o’clock.
At Premises, 24 Lonsdale street, Bcllc-knes (off Hawthorne avenue).
On Account of Mr D. Rankin (who hasleft Dunedin).
COSTLY OAK HOUSEHOLD FURNI-TURE AND FURNISHINGS.
MAGNIFICENT WALNUT UPRIGHTGRAND PIANO
(Brinsmead; almost new and in first-classorder),
COSTLY SUPER. WILTON CARPETS,SUPERIOR INDIAN CARPET.
(Best Quality),OAK CHESTERFIELD SETTEE AND
2 DIVAN CHAIRS (in Moquette),OAK MORRIS CHAIR (in Moquette),
6 OAK HIGH-BACK CHAIRSF (in Leather),
ANTIQUE OAK SIDEBOARD,OAK EXTENDING DINING TABLE,
MAHOGANY CARD TABLE,CHESTERFIELD SETTEE
(In Shadow Tissue),WITH CHAIR TO MATCH,
HANDSOME OAK BEDROOM SUITE(Including 3-winged Wardrobe),
CHINA AND CRYSTAL.VASES AND ORNAMENTS.
OAK MUSIC SEAT AND PEDESTAL.
A LEX. HARRIS, LIMITED,have received instructions to sell, as
above:Magnificent upright walnut piano
(Brinsmead), copper kerbs, fire screens,casement curtains, super. Wilton carpets,superior Indian carpet, linoleums, orna-ments and vases, pictures, wood kerbs,brasses, oak Chesterfield suite (in mo-quette), oak Morris chair (in moquette),6 oak dining chairs (in leather), antiqueoak sideboard, oak extending dining table,oak gate-leg table, art curtains, lady’swriting bureau, oval extending table,china and crystal, books, clock and shades,hearthrug, fold screen, Chesterfield settee(in shadow tissue), easy chair to match,oak pedestal, flower stands, bowls, mahog-any card table, reversible carpet, seagrasschairs, oak music seat, EXPENSIVEOAK BEDROOM SUITE, oak wallcabinet, Wilton pile hall carp'd, 4ft an-tique wood bedstead, wire and kapokmattresses, duchesse chest, kitchen furni-ture, utensils, mangle, wringer, preserv-ing pan, wheelbarrow, garden tools, lawnmower, hose, etc.
Also,CHOICE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
QUARTER-ACRE,With SUPERIOR RESIDENCE of 7
ROOMS and Garage.Replete with all Modern Conveniences.
THURSDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER,-At 1,30 p.m.
At Rooms, Old King's Theatre, Dowlingstreet.
SUPERIOR DINING SUITES,S.g. Chairs, Pianos, Carpets, Rugs, Mats,Beds, Bedding, Pictures, Books, BilliardTable, Bacon Slicer, Food Mincer, Chairs,Dresser, Duchesses, Office Filing Cabinet,Pipes, Men’s Collars, Trousers, and
Myriads of Sundries.Also,
LADIES’ COATS, COSTUMES,FROCKS, DRESSES.
100 PAIRS LADIES’ SHOES.300 PIECES OF FANCY CHiNA
(TRAVELLERS’ SAMPLES).30 DOZEN WORCESTER GOLD
EDGE CUPS AND SAUCERS.10 DOZEN ENGRAVED NICKEL
TRAYS (ALL SIZES).20 DOZEN TEA, DESERT. A'TABLE SPOONS AND FORKS
(WARRANTED).SUIT CASES.
fJLAEKE’S LIMITED,Auctioneers and Property Salesmen.
THURSDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1927.
OWAKA STOCK SALE.
Present Entries:?8 two and three-yeat-old Steers15 yearling well-bred Steers20 yearling well-bred Steers23 yearling Steers15 yearling Steers16 yearling Steers20 yearling well-bred Heifers15 yearling well-bred Heifers
4 yearling Bulls20 fat Ewes20 fat W*ethers00 Ewes and Lambs
170 Ewes and Lambs18 two-year-old Steers32 t vo-year-bld Steers10 ,two and a-half year old Steers20 yearling Steers
8 yearling Steers12 empty Heifers
5 fat Cows20 two-year-old Shorthorn Steers30 three-year-old Shorthorn Bullocks10 Suckers.
The above Steers are all well bred andin good condition.
JQONALD REID & CO., LIMITED.rVTAGO FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVEv ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEA-LAND, LTD. 2n
FOR SALE.
SEND os. gel 281 b Pickled Pigs' Feet,Hocks, Boned Cheeks. Tongues: rail
extra. —Hitchon's, Milton.
HOYTE'S METALS No 1] alloy andICE qualities.
trioIt Automobile and High-speed SteamEngines, Turbines, and all Internal
Combustion Engines
OTHER QUALITIES Ip suit every re-quirement.—Full particulars R. B
Dennlston and Co., Stuart street, Dunedin.
IT'OR SALE, Brinsley “Champion " GAS? COOKER, grill 3 rings, oven, com-
plete' almost, new £S 10s or offer.—l2Driver’s road, Maori Hill. 2n
JT'OR SALE, Blnegum POSTS; £5 per 100.. G. A. Barron, East Talerl. 2n
FOE SALE, smart PONY, 13 hands; soundand quiet; 11 Wf rk ; price, £8 10s.
Would exchange r horse.—66, Times. 2n
FOR SALE, Retriever-Collie DOG, 12months old ; used to gun and keen
hunter; also Lurcher; £1 each or £1 10s (he
t\»o. —07. Times. 2n
OTAGO WITNESS.—Largest CountryCirculation of any weekly in the
Dominion Found in every farmhouse inOtago and Southland, an l circulatinglarge!} in Canterbury and northern ruraldistricts, it offers unrivalled facilities forAdvertising anything of interest t<country readers.
HOUSES AND PROPERTIESFOR SALE.
Maori hill(Where the sun shines brightly).
PRACTICALLY NEW WELL-BUILTBUNGALOW.
4 rooms, with all conveniences; casementwindows: concrete foundations: j-acre sec-tion ; garden exceptionally sunny ; lovelyview; £7O deposit; owner leaving: urgent
sale. Snip, £6SO.N. & E. S. PATERSON, LTD.,
163 Rattray street.fiKOP—GENERAL STORE, corner shop,dJtJ&tJ 5 living rooms; conveniences anilelectric range; 5 years’ lease; 35a weekly ;turnover, £35 weekly ; exceptional oppor-tunity ; stock and littings about £SOO. —Patersons.
RAVENSBOURNE: Substantial 5-roomedHOUSE ; bathroom and all conveni-
ences; workshop; over i-acre; sunny free-hold; young orchard; fowlruns; £7O do-posit; only £395. —Patersons.
KAIKORAI (close Nairn street) —£!t0 de-posit: Substantial 4-roomed HOUSE;
conveniences ; i-acrc garden ; £4BO. —Pater-50#e- •
Arthur street.- Pretty bungalow(almost new) ; 4 largo rooms, kitchen-
ette: latest modern conveniences; gloriousharbour view; nice garden; £250 deposit;rare chance. —Patersons.
Confectionery, cake and Fruit busi-ness, good position, in Roslyn, with
modern 4-roomed House and Shop; freehold:going concern ; £3OO deposit,—Patersons,Rattray street.
CLOSE GARDENS (on rise) : ComfortableHOUSE, 5 rooms; conveniences; 2
good, sunny sections, 2 frontages; roomanother house; £7O deposit; £2so.—Pater-sons, 163 Rattray street.
ST. KILDA (good position) : Comfortable4-roomed HOUSE, conveniences; large
corner section ; £BO deposit; £s2o.—Pater-sons.
SLIGHTLY elevated (close Knox Church) :Comfortable 5-roomed HOUSE ; con-veniences ; lovely elevated section ; greatview; northerly aspect; £BO deposit. It'scheap. £650. —Patersons.
MICHIE STREET, Roslyn : Pretty HOME ;6 large rooms; perfect condition ; latestconveniences: J-acre garden ; workshop,fowlrun ; lovely view ; £l5O deposit; cheap,£llsO. —Patersons.
CUMBERLAND STREET (close Unionstreet) : Attractive HOUSE; 4 large
rooms, with conveniences; veranda front;good freehold section ; asphalt paths; £6Odeposit; 'cheap, £6oo.—Patersons.
ECLINTON ROAD (overlooking City andreserve) ; Attractive 5-roomed HOUSE;
good appearance; all modern conveniences;choice freehold section; garden; £IOO de-posit.——PAT
CLARKE'S LTD. ’Phone 10-842.Clarke’s, Ltd., Incorporating J. W. H.
Clarke, Ltd.. King’s Theatre Buildings,Dowling street, Property Salesman. ,
DEPOSIT—CITY (rise) : Free-dt-iUI/ hold; 5 ROOMS; all conveni-ences ; large section; room for garage.—Clarke’s, Ltd.
Of DEPOSlT—Freehold: 7 ROOMS;dtitJU double brick; suitable room-let-ting or boarders : £1250. Clarke’s, Ltd.(10-842). ■ ,
HHOP and 4 ROOMS, brick; freehold: City;O corner position ; £1450; easy terms.Buy this.—Clarkes,, Ltd.
GEORGE STREET (penny section) : CROOMS and 20 poles; freehold; suit-
able shops ; £1650. Hurry.—Clarke’s.
ST. LEONARDS (Main road): Nearly J-acre freehold; glorious view; only sec-
tion left; £2OO.—Clarke’s. Ltd.
HAVELOCK STREET, Mornington ; Gentle-man’s Residence, BUNGALOW : 6 rooms,
with garage; nearly J-acrc freehold; £1750.
BUYER waiting for small freehold SHOPand ROOMS, suitable frocery, fruit, and
confectionery.—Particulars to Clarke’s, Ltd.
•tiffin—SUNSHINE: 5 ROOMS and3UJ. OUU kit henette; for sale or ex-change smaller property.—Clarke’s, Ltd.,Property Salesmen.
GROCERY, Fruit. and'- Confectionery:SHOP and living rooms; £950 ; stockvaluation, about £150; takings £4o.Clarke’s.
MAORI HILL: Choice SECTION, readyfor building ; near tram : £350 ; free-
hold.—Clarke’s, Ltd., Property Salesmen.
WE have several buyers waiting forHOUSES and BUSINESSES in City
and suburbs. Send us particulars.—CLARKE’S.
ROSLYN ; 4-roomed SEMI-BUNGALOW;porcelain bath, all conveniences; goodorder ; nice section £690.—M'Coll’s.
FARM (handy City) : As going concern,with milk run, £950; deposit, £250.
M'Coll’s. ,
(1 OOD Suburban BUSINESS: Takings aboutX £45 per week. See this now.—M’Coll’s,
George street.
CITY (close to Town Hall) : 4 ROOMSand kitchenette: brick; perfect order;
£IOO deposit.—M'Coll's.
CITY (rise, no trams) : 7 ROOMS, all con-veniences; home to lunch; £1175.
M’Coll’s, George street.
ROSLYN : 5-rooraed HOUSE, with all con-veniences ; large section ; £looo.—Par-
ticulars M’COLL’S, 10 George street.
ITtOR SALE, 5-rooraed HOUSE, 2 acres. freehold; rising township; South Otago:
centre closely settled farming district; goodbusiness opportunity; £175; terms given.—56, Times Office. 2n
FOR SALE, Hairdressing and Tobacconist’sBUSINESS; best of reasons given for
selling ; price, £475.—68, Times. 2n
FOR SALE.Advertisements ol IB words under the bendings
ol Situations Vacant, Wanted, For Sale. To LetLost and Found. Miscellaneous Wants, etc., Uper insertion, three consecutive insertion? 2s Bdsix consecutive insertions Bs Strictly cash inadvance Extra /■harce it booked
QEORGE DYER & . CO.,
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS.AND DRAINERS.
52 KING STREET.
FOR SALE, good SOIL, from 1 to 1000loads.—Apply Kane, contractors, 149
Melbourne street. 2n
DUPLICATORS from £3 ; reproduce facsi-mile letters, illustrations, music, cata-
logues.—Send particulars N.Z. Typewriters.22 Bond street. , 22sSECOND-HAND FURNITURE for SALE.—O Duchesse Chests, Wardrobes, Bedsteads.Bedding, Dining Room Suites. Sideboards,Tables, Linoleum?, Carpets, and Rugs; allgreatly reduced for cash.—Brazendale’s, 299Princes street South. 8s
NEW Season Tennis Racquets, Balls.Covers, and Presses to hand. We Re-
string and Repair with best British Gut.—Charles Bills, Ltd., 218 George street and341 King street (opposite Dental School).
RAI! 4 Y and Tramway Ralls (allweights, lengths), Boiler Tubes (2iin,
2in, IJln), Fireproof Safe.—Scurr, Cumber-land street.
MALTHOID (100 rolls, at 10s roll),Punching, Shearing Machine, Screw-
ing Machine, Wheelbarrows. Chains.—Scurr.Cumberland street.
Electrical welding ah Articles,Steel or Iron, Welded by latest Electri-
cal Process. —T. SCURR, Cumberland street.
ZEALANDIA RANGES am Open-lire DolleiGrates give best results; obtainable allironmongers—tjarnl.igham’n, George si reel.
S EGON -HAND FURNITURE for SALE.—Duchesse Chests Wardrobes. Bedsteads.
Bedding, Dining Room Suites, Sideboards,Tables, Linoleums, Carpets, and Rugs: allgreatly reduced for ash.—Brazendale’s. 290Princes street ?outh. Ss
RUBBER TYRING.—SoIid Rubber TyresFitted to Vehicles.—J. H. Pearson,
coaohbullder. Burns street, Caversham 5o*)/* PLANS and Elevations of SelectedOO Bungalows, post free, ss.—Harry Rat-al Iff e, architect, Wairoa. H.B. So
CILOVER SEED: Splendid Clover Seed, lOdj lb; germination and purity guaranteed
—Peter Boyd, Rattray street, Dunedin.
For urgent sale, mustering team-,1 header, 1 huntaway, 1 handy dog; £l2
or separate ; owner leaving.—No. 2S, TimesOillcc. InLAWYERS’ BAY; To Let.’or for Sale, 12O x 12 HUT, on sledge ; partly furnished ;
make good crib. —Address 29, Times Office.
FOR SALE, one good heading BITCH, usedto high country ; cheap.—No. 45, Times.
FOR SALE, good quiet COW, Jersey cross ;at proht.—Ernest Wheeler, Mansford,Port Chalmers. InFOR SALE. Gent’s B.S.A. BICYCLE, as
new, £7 10s.—Apply M’Donald, care ofLawson, Fort. Chalmers. In/ l IGS, Vans. Racing Sulkies, Rubber-tyiedVX Joggers, Motor Cara, Milk Carts, andLight Express Solid Rubber Tyrelng,—Dawes, coachbullder, Cumberland street
DON’T let cold weather find you unpre-pared. Get dry FIREWOOD, Exhibi-
tion, 2s Gd bag, delivered about city ; mini-mum delivery, 2 bags.—Ring Exhibition De-molition Company. 260
iMIE First Utility ol frequent andregular Advertising consists in this;
There is at all times a large class olpersons, both in country and town, whohave no fixed places for the pureh..se ofcertain necessary articles, and are readyto be swnved and drawn toward any par-ticular place which is earnestly broughtunder their notice. Indifferent to all,they yield without hesitation to the first
ttj A L II E R S T --0 N.* FINE RESIDENCE,On rise, near railway; suit retired farmer;seven rooms; electric light, all modernconveniences; over an land; motordrive; beautiful trees, shrubs, orchard;open-air boarded tent; excellent order.Address . “OWNER,”
Box 538, Dunedin.Or Box 22, Palmerston. , 2n
JOHN J. NOONAN, House, Land, andEstate Agent, Hotel and Business
Broker, 15a °rinces street (opposite D.1.C.)
77ot)pr LEVEL SECTION (City) ; selectXO.wO locality ; 5 minutes Stock Ex-change ; unique opportunity; very desirable.—Noonan.
—CITY (on Rise) : 5 ROOMS, gas,iJ/uD bath, basin, hot, cold; good sec-tion ; home !o lunch. —Noonan.
QAA—ST. CLAIR (top side) : 7I OUv ROOMS, Empire papers, slab
grates; large corner section ; motor garage.—Noonan rn»wp_ST , KILDA: 4 ROOMS, hot, cold,3ti • < O electric, gas, bath, basin ; perfectorder ; room garage.—Noonan.
fOQPi - ANDERSON’S BAY: 5 ROOMS.SJtJOfJ electric, gas, hot, porcelain bath,basin, Empire papers, tiled (Replaces.—Noonan.
f»-» PI FI A—BAYFIELD: 5-roomed BrickBUNGALOW, tiled roof, mod-
ern appointments; artistically decorated :
beautiful home ; opportunity.—Noonan.
£1550- ■ROSLYN (close Highgale) : 6ROOMS; artistic papers,
built-in wardrobes; corner section; splendidview.—NOONAN. 2So
WANTED to SELL, new 4-roomed BUN-GALOW, Burnside; every modern con-
venience ; £750.—7, Times. 310
FOR SALE, Tailoring BUSINESS; no good-will ; good reasons foi selling.- \ddress
<), Times Office. 310
p-| QAA- HANDY FARM, close city; 56MOUU acres freehold ; 44 acres lease-hold ; right purchase; House, 7 rooms, allconveniences.1 cowbyro, concrete floor;lO stables, cartshed, hayshed to hold 40tons ; ploughs, harrows.
SCUFFLER, 60-gallon separator; harness.This farm in capital order; bargain.—
j. W. Jones, Rattray street (’phone 11-300).
(‘1 QPA —ST. CLAIR (glorious view):JJJi 5 ROOMS, kitchenette; tiledgrates; reception hall; large section; every-thing modern.—J. W. Jones, Rattray street.pwK/I—MORNINGTON : 5 ROOMS; closedU • OLP car; electric; bathroom; goodorder; corner section; garage.—J. W. Jones,175 Rattray street ('phone 11-39'D.
£»-| r ~/v_ST. CLAIR: Brick BUNGA-SL-lOiJl/ LOW; corner section; 6 rooms,every modern convenience; garage.—-J. W.JONES, Land Agent, Rattray street. 3u
OTAGO WlTNESS.—Largest CountryCirculation of any weekly in the
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HOUSES AND PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO LET.
’Phone 11-397. 'PhoneE. L. Macassey, House 'Phone 22-112. E. L. Macassey, House Phone 2?-*IH.T. Brown, House 'Phone 23-BGG, T. Brown, House ’Phone 2JSC6.
|T) oL. MACASSEY & CO.,
(Members of the Real Estate Institute of Otago, Incorporated).
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND PROPERTY SALESMEN.
148 RATTRAY STREET, DUNEDIN.
HOUSE PROPERTIES. HOUSE PROPERTIES.
TypUSSELBURGH; Splendid 6-roomed HOUSE, with every modern convenience;A '-®- also vacant Building Section, well filled in; the lot for £1150; and goodterms arranged.rf^AVERSHAM: Modern BUNGALOW of 4 rooms, every convenience; handy to
car. Price £950. Large first mortgage can be taken over.A NDERSON’S BAY: Nice 4-roomed HOUSE, with bathroom, hot and cold water,
electric light, also gas; good outlook and sheltered position. Price £785. Easyterms arranged.MEAR CARGILL’S CORNER; 6 ROOMS (large), bath and scullery; good
corner section. The first to inspect this will buy. Only £SOO.
1 BUSINESSES FOR SALE. BUSINESSES FOR SALE.
TVfARBLE BAR BUSINESS, situated in a splendid position; long lease; takingsA ’-*- £6O weekly.J ADIES’ TOILET SALOON, situated in good town (North line); all latest
electrical appliances; only saloon in town (8000 people). Price £3OO, goingconcern.
PASTRYCOOK’S BUSINESS, situated in good position in Dunedin; takings £6Oweekly (cash); good terms arranged.
BUTCHERY BUSINESS, splendid position in a good town; cash takings £BOweekly. This is a business which we can highly recommend.
COUNTRY STORE: Good brick building, with conveniences, petrol light, tele-phone, etc.; cash takings £4O weekly; stock about £4OO. Price £llOO for the
lot. Good terms arranged.
HOTELS. HOTELS. HOTELS.
HOTEL (Leasehold), situated in a good town; splendid brick building, with allconveniences, and is nicely furnished throughout. Takings £l5O weekly; great
bar trade.tTOTEL (Otago Central): Good Freehold, situated in a country town; takingsA * about £4O weekly. We are prepared to finance a good man with £2OO intothis hotel.
’Phone 12-141. ’Phone 12-141.TJ A. T T E R S B Y & CO.,
/ LAND, ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENTS.A.M.P. BUILDINGS, DUNEDIN.
*rTkfT ACRES—150 acres of which is heavy, fiat land; balance hilly. SIX-ROOMED HOUSE—e.1., h. and c., porcelain bath and basin. Dairy, fowl-house, barn, stable, cowbyre, etc. Well fenced and watered. Carries 70dairy cows and 200 ewes. PRICE, £lO 10s, for quick sale. We considerthis one of the cheapest properties on the market. Early inquiries in-vited. Terms arranged.
OT —ON RISE: Beautiful SIX-ROOMED MODERN RESIDENCE in per-cLi-L feet order, and a beautiful garden beautifully laid out. There is afirst mortgage of £IOOO, which can be taken over, and as the owner hasbeen transferred he has reduced the price for a quick sale. Anyone buy-ing this can be confident he is getting more than value for his money.Immediate possession.
ACRES FREEHOLD: Good Dairying Land, and the farm is beautifullyOO situated lying to the sun. SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, in good order, and
all conveniences. Sixteen stalled cow-shed, stable, hay-shed, and cart shed;15 cows, and all the usual implements connected with the farm, and theprice as a going concern is only £1450. A Milk Run could be workedup in connection with this farm, as it is only three miles from a town.NORTH LljnE. The owner is leaving owing to health reasons, and hasreduced his price in order to effect a quick sale. There are 40 oddacres which can be leased adjoining this farm. Inquire early as wc canrecommend this property.
r«-j OKA—TOWN SIDE (ROSLYN) : 0 ROOMS, with beautiful sun room, over-(SixOtJl/ looking town and harbour; every possible convenience; flower gar-
den, also fruit and vegetable garden, hedged off; fowlhouse, garage; anunusual opportunity to secure a reasonable homo in this popular locality
8 ACRES—HANDY OAMARU—AII first-class land; 4-ROOMED HOUSE andall outbuildings. Suit market garden or poultry farming. PRICE, £6OO.A rare chance. *
SMALL GROCERY BUSINESS, with splendid turnover and cheap rent; bestpart of City. £370, walk in, walk out.
WDA ACRES FREEHOLD—Situated near Waimate. All necessary buildings,I OU ’phono connected with house. This property will carry 800 ewes and fattens
all lambs and grows good wheat and rape. The property adjoins theRailway Station and is well fenced and watered. This property wouldmake a good farm, being very healthy sheep countrv. The priceasked is £ll 5s per acre, and there is a mortgage of £6OOO at 6 per cent.,which can be renewed when due. Terms can be arranged to a reliable,practical man. This is a very attractive property and well worth in-spection, and the climate aroundWaimate is known to be equable.
onA ACRES GOVERNMENT LEASE—about half ploughable and grows goodcrops of oats and turnips; balance good grazing tussock, carrying about200 ewes, 16 acres of oats and 16 acres of turnips and grass, and about15 acres ploughed for turnips. Fences fair, 2-ROOMED HOUSE, andscullery, washhouse, dairy, coalshed, chaffshed, and cowshed. Electriclight on house and telephone installed. RENT, £26 a year. Property issituated 2 miles from Siding and 4 miles from the Main line, township,and P.O. PRICE, £540. There is a Government advance of £l5O. Thisis a cheap little home.
1 KKA ACRES— HANDY DUNEDIN, well fenced and watered; carries 600ewes. An ideal chance for a young man to make a good start. PRICE,
£ISOO. A genuine opportunity.
Office Telephone 13-416. Evening Telephones: 20-078, 22,802,OAGGITT& D 0 T e I E,
214 PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN.Members of the Real Estate Institute of Otago (Incorporated), also of N.Z.i A ACRES FREEHOLD—one mile from tram terminus. Practically all
flat; 1J aci. ploughed, balance grass; 3 cows, horse, plough, harrows, 25fowls, separator, spring cart, and harness, sledge, 5-ROOMED HOUSE, byre, stable,fowlhouse, pigstye. Price, as a going concern, £IOSO. Terms. , (281)I fTAI ACRES Fr,*JSHOLD; 02 acres grass, 11 acres ploughed, balance tur-X<?/3 n ip land; grows wheat. All good open land, flat and undulating;capacity 200 ewes and crops; nearly all netted; 7 paddocks; 4-roomed House, scul-lery, washhouse, stable,, chaffhousc, etc.; mortgagee’s sale. Only £3 an acre. Termscan be arranged.IPC ACRES L.I.P. (EDENDALE). Rent 5s an acre; carrying 45 cows, 6 young100 cattle, 150 sheep, and team. Modern 6-roomcd Brick and Roughcast Bun-galow, h. and c., electriciight, septic tank, etc. Byre, with machines, stable, etc.;I'miffi from rail, school, and factory. £22 an acre. £550 cash. (123)■\fORTH OTAGO —38 ACRES, L.I.P. buildings. Going concern, £1450. (294)1M 40 Acre Education Lease, buildings, going concern £IOOO. (295) 48i acres,
Education Lease, buildings, going concern £1350. (296) 80 acres Freehold, 10acres lucerne, buildings, £4O an acre. (118) 58 acres Freehold, buildings, milkingmachines, 24 cows, horses, implements, etc. One of the best. £7O an acre. Going con-cern. (117) 125 acres L.1.P., 28 cows, 6 other cattle, horses, implements, etc.,going concern, £3750. (134) 120 acres Freehold, 30 cows, horses, implements,large milk run, buildings, best dairy farm in the district. Going concern, £5500.Easy terms. (129) Also several others. .
~ rOAA ACRES FREEHOLD—2 miles from Burnside yards. Very suitable fort)UU dealer; good 5-ROOMED HOUSE and all outbuildings. Carry 1 ewe toacre £l2 10s an acre. £IOOO cash.acre, ti- HAyE FARMS AND RUNS IN ALL DISTRICTS.
m o S G I E L.
SPLENDID FAMILY HOUSE,8 rooms, all possible conveniences; garage;neatly laid out garden and walks;
section; near Railway Station.£I7OO.
A. F. QUELCH,200 Mosgiel.
FOR SALE, desirable 7-roomed 2-storeySeaside RESIDENCE, all conveniences,
with 2 acres land, at Kaka Point; veryreasonable terms.—Apply D. B. Sievwright,Kaka Point. 270
KC. MORGAN (Successor Curtis), Landand Estate Agent, corner Princes-
Manst streets. Telephone 11-190.
P'rQK—KENSINGTON : 5 ROOMS, con-Sw •Ou voniences; freehold section; nocars required; easy terms arranged; callearly.—Morgan.
OQKA—ANDERSON'S feAY (close car.rise) : 5-roomed sound VILLA,
all conveniences; freehold ; easy terms.—Morgan.
t4 "| AA DEPOSIT, 30s weekly, buys BUN-GALOW of 5 rooms; porcelainbath, all modern conveniences; Mussel-
burgh.—Morgan.
L l l /JKA—CITY (Rise, 1 mltfute fromJj Octagon) : Modern Brick RESI-DENCE, 6 rooms; perfect order; snip.—Morgan.
OFFER WANTED: New Brick BUNGA-LOW (Musselburgh), 5 rooms, kitchen-ette; modern conveniences; must bo soldquickly.—MOßGAN. 290
ARMS.RONG j. MOLLISON. House, Landand Geroral Co mission Agents ; finance
arranged, reasonable deposit.—9la Princesstreet. 'Phone 11-011.
—ON iSE (Close Gardens) : GoodHwOOsJ C-roomed VILLA, every conveni-ence; perfect order charming outlook; J-acre; easily financed.—Armstrong, Mollison.£‘l OHO- GoodcwJL(Vuv HOME, 0 rooms; electric, gas,h. and c.; porcelain bath; exteamve view;nice garden ; t'rtns.—Armstrong, Mollison.
y °RK PLACE: Substantial7-roomcd RESIDENCE;
every convenience; perfect order: gloriousoutlook ; good position ; terms.—Armstrong.Mollison.< 4 "| K. —ST. KILDA (best part); 5-
Vf 4 t) roomed modern BUNGALOW ;porcelain bath, wardrobes, Empire paers,etc. ; sunny position ; soldier's loan.—Arm-strong, Mollison.
Of-fA—MAORI HILL: (5 largecvlOiJV/ cOOMS. glassed-in veranda;perfect order: harbour view; good section;garage.—AllM STRONG, MOLLISON. _
PRIVATE SALE, five-roomed SBmT-BUN'-GALOW, Kcw : gloria.. view; freehold
section; £1280.—(1. Times. 310
r Li K First Utility ot frequent andA regular Advertising consists in this;
There "is at all Ames a large class ofpersons, both in country and town, whohave no fixed places for the purchase ofcertain necessary articles, and are readyto be swayed and drawn toward any par-ticular place which is earnestly broughtunder their notice. 1 ndificrent to all,they yield without hesitation to the firstwho asks.
HOUSES AND PROPERTIESFOR SALE.
ANTED TO -"SELL,GENERAL SUBURBAN STORE,
CHRISTCHURCH.
Grocery, Fruit, Confectionery, Vegetables,Etc.
Corner section, tram stop, good locality.Dwelling, 4 rooms, all conveniences, h. and
c. water, e. light and gas.Property Freehold.
PRICE, £1250.Stock at Valuation, about £4OO.Turnover, £6O weekly, increasing.
200 968, Times.
£>-* -I oer—GARDENS (Rise) : New 4<£/ A A Ol) large rooms, kitchenette, BUN-GALOW, gas range, cupboards, all conveni-ences;—fQFirt—CITY (North) : Double Brick 5(Xbt/«AAr ROOMS, all modern conveniences:good section; handy George street.—Sped-ding, Bagley.
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(*1 -J prrk—MODERN Brick BUNGALOW,3J A AtA\A 4 rooms, kitchenette, repletewith all conveniences; handy 2d section. —
Speddlng, Bagley.r>-| AQA—HANDY Octagon (Rise):cLIIK/U Modern Brick 4 ROOMS, kit-chenette, gas cooker, panelled hall; easyterms.—Speddlng, Bagley.
O ■* AHA —CLOSE Dunottar : BUNGA-djA 1/"TA LOW, 4 rooms, sun porch, allconveniences ; excellent section ; Governmentloan.—Speddlng, Bagley.
(‘J! pr /i—MAORI HILL (handy Pitt3iA At)v street): 5 rooms, SEMI-BUN-GALOW, all modern conveniences; wellbuilt; value.—Speddlng, Bagley.
—CAVERSHAM District (on rise) :
t New BUNGALOW, up-to-date:good buying.—Spence, 114 Princes street.
o*l OQK —ST. CLAIR Proper: Practlc-dUAcWt/tA ally New BUNGALOW, allmodern appointments; glorious outlook.—Spence, corner Rattray street.
OOprrk—FlVE ROOMS and kitchenette;B-cOtA” freehold ; sunny rise, gloriousoutlook; all conveniences; best value offer-ing.—Spence.
—Good, Sound HOME, 4 rooms andconveniences (Maori Hill) ; sunny;
cheap property.—Spence, 'phone 12-773.jt*-| I /W*—BRAND-NEW BUNGALOW,A* A 1 \AAP 5 rooms and kitchenette, Ingood locality ; nice level section ; freehold ;the house la tastefully finished, nice papers,tiled slabs, porcelain bath, basin; gift atthis price.—Spence.<*o)0A—ST. KILDA: New BUNGALOW,3**yij>\9 4 rooms, kitchenette; up-to-date;freehold ; terms ; great value.—Spence.PI I pr|Tk—MAORI HILL: 6 ROOMS andSc I 1 «A\/ sleeping balcony ; practicallynew bungalow ; up-to-date ; snip.—Spence.
£*l /AfhA —SUPERIOR 6-roomed RESI-- IWU DENCB (Musselburgh), vrellappointed; good family home; modern con-veniences.—SPENCE ; private 'phone 22-016.
£lloo'—BRICK BUNGALOW, new. 5rooms; conveniences; gooosection ; room for garage.—SPENCE. Pri-vate 'phone 22-016, 150
HAIRDRESSING. Tobacconist (centralposition): easy
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rent ; good turnover;£6OO, walk in, walk out.—lreland, Johnson
COUNTRY STORE (South Line) : Turn-over £6O ; good plant; 5 living rooms ;
glasshouse ; £I6OO, plus stock.—lreland./COUNTRY STORE. POSTAL BUREAU;Ay turnover £27 ; freehold ; £275; stockvaluation ; ample work here.—lreland.Johnson.
STORE—CITY ; 111-healtb compels ownersell urgently; may take small house
part payment; splendid Building, Shop, 8Living Rooms (4 let) ; nice position ; estab-lished business: turnover £3O; capablegreat improvement. —Ireland.
Dressed poultry business (SouthCanterbury); wholesale; turnover over
£2000; modern 5-roomad House; electriclight; concrete paths; extensive runs, clean-ing sheds, safes, electric water heater, motorpump, £750 the lot, great opportunity.—Ireland, Johnson.
HOTEL, 24 rooms; well furnished; goodtakings; growing country centre;
£5750, Including Furniture; oppoitunity.—Ireland, Johnson.
OTEL and SHEEP RUN, 1700 acres;Crown lease ; rent £4O ; hotel takings
good: well furnished, every convenience;postal bureau: 500 sheep; splendid motorroad; going concern, £2800; here’s an op-portunity.—lreland, Johnson.
HOTEL, good lease; up-to-date conveni-ences ; takings £75; going concern,
£2IOO ; great opportunity; call immediately.—lreland, Johnson.
COUNTRY STORE (North Line, junctionmain roads): New buildings; great op-
portunity ; freehold ; £1250, snip.—IRB-LAND, JOHNSON. 29_0&AX.fi—CITY: Good level BUILDINGdOhfrOVf SECTION ; close tram.—M'Fad-den, Bank N.Z. Buildings. 100 Princes street.
0~l AQA—CITY (excellent position) : 43JA ROOMS and kitchenette, hotand cold, gas; no trams; home lunch. —M'Fadden.AA^K—CITY (on rise): 7 ROOMS andSet/ • tA kitchenette ; electric, gas. hotand cold ; freehold section.—M'Fadden.(•1 OQK-ST. CLAIR: New BUNGA--3iA(Wt/w LOW, 5 rooms, every latestconvenience; freehold; beautiful view; aline little home.—M'Fadden.
i* 1 e\A pr—KEW (good position) : 5ROOMS, hot and cold, electric;
freehold section; soldier’s loan; gool value.—M'Fadden.
A* 1 /( KH—OPOHO : Beautiful 5-roomedXAAOU Brick BUNGALOW: all up-to-date conveniences; freehold section ; excel-lent buying.—M'Fadden.
A-l AAA—ST. KILDA: 5 ROOMS and3d A &\j\j sun room, electric, gas, hotand cold ; good freehold section; cheap buy-ing.—M'Fadden.
(>1 (rfrA—KEW (excellent position):otlut)" BUNGALOW of 5 rooms, everymodern convenience; freehold; gloriousview ; splendid buying.—M'Fadden.
—SOUTH END: -4 ROOMS andotO *tA kitchenette; electric, gas;freehold section ; close tram ; good terms ar-ranged.—M'Fadden.
1 QA-anderson's BAY: New4t»A At/U BUNGALOW of 5 rooms: everymodern convenience: freehold; garagfe; ex-cellent value. —M'Fadden,
—SOUTH END: 3 andotO •tA scullery, electric light, freeholdsection ; handy tram ; good value.—M'Fad-den.
OK"/*—CARGILL STREET: EightROOMS, electric, gas, hot and
cold; i freehold section; lovely view.—M'FADDEN. ■ 290
p-| f* KIA —MUSSELBURGH RISE (ex-tX'A.OtAU elusive position); CharmingBUNGALOW; 5 rooms and kitchenette;beautifully appointed ; sun balcony; nicelylaid out; glorious view.—Ring, call, McKen-zie, Bennet, Octagon.
FANCY ! £950; Lovely BUNGALOW, 4rooms, kitchenette; sunny position;
close tram; £SO deposit; 32s 6d weekly.—McKenzie, Bennet.
3 -ACRE and 5-roomed splendid HOUSE,4 Gardens, rise; entirely modern; sunroom ; garage ; beautifully laid out; suit re-tired * farmer ; yours, £l2so.—McKenzie,Bennet,
—PENNY SECTION: Six-roomedScO«AU splendid HOUSE ; every conveni-ence ; lovely freehold ; rare chance; terms.—McKenzie. Bennet.
BUTCHERY BUSINESS, City: Old-estab-lished ; exceptional circumstances com-
pel urgent sale; remarkably low price.—MCKENZIE, BENNET, 4 Octagon. In
DIVERS 4i CO. House, Land, and Finan-cial Agents, 193 Princes street. Dun-
edin, 'Phone 13-030.
(.t 1 AA—ANDERSON'S BAY: SEMI-cwA JIUHA BUNGALOW, live rooms; Idealposition; conveniences, freehold section;motor garage ; owner transferred.—Divers.fiAQr —ST. KILDA: 5-roomed VILLA:3ict7o»A modern conveniences; excel-lent condition; freehold section; handy car;Inquiries Invited. —Divers.
£IOSO -SV. KILDA: 6-roomed VILLA,built-in wardrobes, cup-
boards; all conveniences; freehold section;motor garage.—Divers.I? 1/"TPk —ROSLYN : 5-roomed VILLA;
44 *J every convenience; c. 1., gascooker: freehold section; motor garage.—Divers.
-KENSINGTON: Five-rocVILLA; all conveniences;
gas; freehold section ; newly renova£SO deposit.—DlVEßS.
rjMiE First Utility ol frequent andA regular Advertising consists in this;There is ,ac all times a large class ofpersons, both in country and town, whohave no fixed places for the purchase ofcertain necessary articles, and are read-to be swaved and drawn inward any particnlar place which is earnestly broughtunder their notice.. Indifferent to all.they yield without hesitation to the firstwho asks.
HOUSES AND PROPERTIESFOR SALE.
JP 0 R SALE.
FIXE CANTERBURY HOME.
TWO-STOREYED BRICK RESIDENCE,STANDING IN FINE GROUNDS,WITH RICH FLAT LAND ROUNDHOMESTEAD.
This Residence of 12 rooms—thoroughlymodern, brick, plastered throughout, 1Jmiles from rail, 3 miles from town—is oneof the show places of South Canterbury.Present owner wants quick sale.
20 Acres of good quality flat land goeswith the Homestead, but buyer -an takeover adjoining farm of 249 Acres, withcomplete farm uildings, if desired.
An ideal country home on Main Northroad. Expresses stop 1J miles from Home-stead.
Nicely sheltered by plantations.Price, with 20 acres, £4OOO, which is
less than actual cost of house. Adjoin-ing land at farm prices. Owner preparedto consider any reasonable offer, as quicksale necessary.
ApplyPYNE, GOULD, GUINNESS, LTD.,
290 Waimate.
JpOR IMMEDIATE SALE FOR CASH.
TIMARUSTRICTLY CASH DRAPERY AND
MERCERY BUSINESS.
Best Business Side of Main street.Central Position.
For particulars address952,
Care Otago Daily Times Office.
CHOICE SECTION, close to tram sheds,MORNINGTON; sunny, sheltered situa-
tion : lovely view.URGENT SALE. £l3O.
TAMBLYN, M'KENZIE, & RHODES.