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Evening Post, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 136, 6 December 1909, Page 6

It is estimated that fully 2,000,000 tons of tailings from the^ Waihi mine alone have been deposited in the Ohinemmi Eiver, sufficient to cover 800 acres a depth of twelve inches. A week or so of hot weather is apt to bring unpleasant guests to these shores !in the shape of sharks. Yesterday a monster Avas seen not a chain out from the beach at Titahi Bay. It was a. "grey-mouse" shark, which shares with the "hammer-head" and the " tiger shark " the reputation of being the worst enemy of surf bathers. Field-firing with field guns w«is gone through at Miramar last Saturday by D. Battery, in preparation for the annual camp, to be held during January. At Trentham rifle range the Hutt Valley Rifles went into camp for week-end training work. The perfect weather experienced made the outing particularly enjoyable. A society with the object of encouraging the study of singing, music, and dramatic art is proposed to be established here. Similar bodies exist in Napier, Dune-din, Invercargill, and Christchurch, and they have met with much success. Mr. W. J. TaLbot, on behalf of the convenors, is calling a meeting for nexfc week, over which the Mayor will -oreside. Dr. Newman has also acceded to a request to accept nomination as first president of the proposed society. Over eleven thousand coins found their way into the Ambulance Day collectors' boxes on Saturday. There ■were six sovereigns, five half-sovereigns, 93 half-crowns, 187 two-shilling pieces, 1868 shillings, 1816 sixpences, 1983 threepences, 4750 pennies, 346 halfpennies, two farthings; and there wa» also an order for 10s 6d. The complete total of the collection is not yet available, as there are several boxes to come in. "Sufferer" writes : — "One of the favourite promenades of the citizens is along the seaward side of Clyde-quay, many finding pleasure in watching th» busy scene when yachts and motorlaunches are leaving or entering tha boat harbour, the base of the wall on the street side of which requires some attention by the civic authorities. It could be made more sanitary and less harmful to ladies' dresses were it hosed down occasionally j also, the grit and dust, which collects in heaps, might sometimes be removed other than by the winds. The benefits should more than compensate for the cost, which need not be great, as the corporation yard is adjacent to the wall." At a meeting of the Wellington Centra of the Amateur Athletics, held last week, it was mentioned that there was a probability of the council of the N.Z.A.A.A. (which has its headquarters in Wellington) running the Wheatley-Davis meeting toVbe held in this city. The chairman (fflTr. W. Coffey), at the above meeting, pointed out that the centre had arranged certain dates with the Cricket Association, which had been ratified by the City Council ; and that the fixtures in various centres in connection with the visiting champions was in eyery case being run by the local body. Why should it be different in Wellington ? He expressed the opinion that members of the centre would object strongly to the taking over of this particular sport* gathering by the council of the Athletic Association. The members were unanimously of the same opinion. Severe criticism of the condition of the volunteer force was passed by the Rev. John Mackenzie in his sermon _jat St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch, last night. According to a Press Association telegram, he stated that at the present time New Zealand was not prepared for war, and the volunledr force was entirely inadequate. There were many excellent men in the force, but there were cases where the officers were not trained, or had no capacity for leadership. In the ranks discipline was loose, and there was often x no respect for authority at all, the result being fatal to efficiency. The force did not attract the best men, and the people as a whole were not proud of the system and did not support it. It was hoped the proposals ' now before the country would secure better results. He was a chaplain in the volunteer force, but spoke also with considerable service in the ranks before joining ministry. Early-Sown oats and wheat, which cover a fairly large area in -this country, states the Ashburton Guardian^ are now fully out in ear in the majority of instances, and reaping will — under favourable circumstances — commence in about the second week in January, 1910. Of course, should the weather continue to be unusually warm and dry, harvesting will commence much earlier. Glowing reports still keep coming to hand regarding the condition of the crops and harvest prospects. In connection with the agitation for the extension of the Government railway to Evans Bay and Miramar, a correspondent, Thos. Taylor, writes to The Post, stating that he was employed on the Great Western Eailway in 1873, and when he revisited England some thirteen years later he was surprised to see the great changes at Paddington Station, necessitated in such a short time, especially in regard to the traffic and for shunting operations. Tie shunting yard had to be removed to West London. Wellington, like Paddington Station, will grow, and as it is now the terminus of the Main Trunk line more room will be required for handling the traffic, especially as -within a few years branch lines connecting with the Main Trunk line will have to be built, and thus the traffic, both goods and passenger, will enormously increase. Land at Thorndon, he argues, is too valuable to be used for railway purposes, and he suggests that the Government should tunnel Mount Victoria, with an exit near the Patent Slip, and then, continue the line to Kilbirnie, where land is obtainable at a reasonable price. He considers the Government will require some fifty or seventy acres (probably more) for shunting yards, repair and other shops. There will be a great number of trama come into Wellington which will have to remain over-night, and he thinks that Kilbirnie offers enough land to provide the necessary accommodation. It is Wellington's duty, he concludes, to urge the proposal on the Government. Calendars for 1910 are to, hand from the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Office, the National Insurance Company, and the local representatives of Messrs. Read Bros, Limited. Prizes for Children, Prizes for Adults — Baxter's Simple Tracing Competition. Entries close on 31st December. For particulars see page 2 of this issue. — Advfc. Xmas parcels for at) road. Get us to forward them. Our service is most reliable. We pack, in c&es and send direct by steamer. The New Zealand iiiXptess Co., Ltd.— Advt. The business man, the working man, tho large and small land owner, have been seriously thinking of the radical changes to be brought about should the present Budget go through the House this session. That tho Budget will please tho majority or the minority is a debatable question, but we have no-hesita. tion in saying that tho ladies of Wellington would be amply repaid by inspecting a lino of white embroidered blouses now on display at C. Smith's, Eld., Cuba-street. These hew and desirablo goods have just arrivod direct from London for the New Zealand holiday season. White muslin blouses trimmod embroidery and tucks, new designs, 3s lid, 4s 6d ; cream delaino blouses, tucked and turn-down collars, 6s 6d; 000 l and comfortable for summer wear. — lAdvt.