The Evening Star TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1897.

Evening Star, Issue 10341, 15 June 1897, Page 2

The Evening Star TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1897.

The directors of the Dunedin and City Tram Company have officially intimated that they decline to accede to the suggestion as to stopping the running of the cars at any time on the 22ud inst, George lies, a boy, had the top of his thumb taken off by a circular saw at Mr Marlow’s cabinetraaking premises this afternoon. The lad was attended to at the hospital. The various painting and decorative firms in the City are as busy as they can be executing orders for next Tuesday’s commemorative display. At least two firms are manufacturing medals, and these will serve as interesting mementoes of the occasion. Local enterprise is also producing a “ Record Reign boa ” —a scarlet woollen neck wrap. Tentmakers are busy making flags and streamers, while candles, colored fires, and fireworks are employing many hands. Last Friday evening Miss Freeman, 8.A., gave the North east Valley people an intellectual treat by the delivery of her lecture on ‘J. M. Barrie, the Singer of Thrums Epics.’ That the lecture was thoroughly appreciated was evident from the interested attention and frequent applause. Those of Miss Freeman’s hearers who had studied J. M. Barrie would, on hearing the lecture, appreciate his works more thoroughly; and those who had not yet read him would receive the impetus to do so. The object of the lecture was to form a nucleus to the gymnasium fund. A highly satisfactory sum was realised. The Rev. 1). Borrie presided. The Executive of the Retailers* Association yesterday resolved to adhere to Tuesday, the 22nd inst., as the only holiday in record reign week, that being the resolution passed at a special meeting of the members. It was resolved also that the general holiday list and special resolutions re subscriptions be printed and circulated amongst the members, and that the managers of the banks in Dunedin be communicated with, pointing out the inconvenience caused to retailers through the banks being closed on so many consecutive days. A committee was appointed to wait on the local manager of railways in connection with the impost of 2d on every small parcel left at the luggage office. A special meeting of teachers and delegates of the Otago Sunday School Union held last evening was poorly attended. Several alterations in the rules of the Uuion, as adopted by the Executive Committee, were confirmed. It was decided that these, together with the principal advantages offered by the Union, be printed and distributed among the various schools. An extract was read from the ‘ Australian Sunday School Teacher ’ with reference to the selection of lessons for 1900 to 1905. It was resolved that a special meeting be called for Monday, sth July, to consider this matter, and also the proposal to hold an industrial exhibition in 189 S. A report was received from Mr Pryor regarding preparation classes held in Y.W.C.A. Rooms on Friday evenings. The Chairman asked those present to bring the advantages of this class more prominently before their fellowteachers in order that a larger attendance might be secured. At the monthly meeting of the Dunedin Athemcum Committee, held last night, it was resolved, in accordance with rule 7 of the library, that the privileges of the institution bo withdrawn from the person who had been convicted of mutilating one of the magazines, and that his subscription be forfeited. It was decided to oiler by auction at an early date about a thousand volumes that had been withdrawn from circulation, and also a large quantity of old newspapers. The library will he closed on the 22nd during the whole of the day, and the reading room from 6 p.m. The Sub-committee appointed *o consider the applications for a bookbinder reported that Mr Larking had been appointed to fill the position. The following presentations were received with thanks through Mr A. J. Park Account of the Proceedings of the First Australian Library Conference held at Melbourne ’ and ‘The Catalogue of the Melbourne Public Library ’ from the librarian of that library, and also a 1 Scheme of the Library 1 from the librarian of the Tasmanian Public Library. At the monthly meeting of the Mornington School Committee, hold last night, there were present Messrs Joachim (chairman), Arnold, Harvey, Mearns, Moody, Reynolds, and Sparrow. A note of apology wai received for the absence of Mr Horsourgh. An invitation was received from the Kaitangata Coal Company for the children of the upper standards to attend a concert to be given in the Agricultural Hall on Friday, the 2nd July, and was accepted with thanks. It was decided that the school children of the upper standards should take part in the singing of the National Anthem in the Octagon on Jubilee Day. The Works Committee were empowered to procure a flag and to erect a flagpole at the schoolhouse. No medals would be distributed, that matter being left to individual parents. The head-master reported that the average attendance last month was 473 and the number on the roll 528. It was decided to close the school on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 22nd and 23rd inst., and to give the midwinter holidays after the inspector’s examination next mouth. The Works Committee were instructed to call for tenders for a supply of coal. An accident happened to the mail train from the north at Tamworlh, New South Wales, a few days ago, by which five valuable horses were destroyed and the train delayed for a quarter of an hour. A couple of weeks ago the gatekeeper at the spot known as Winter’s Crossing lost her life through being knocked down by a cattle train. One of the gates was then smashed, and it has. not yet been replaced. .It is surmised that, owing to the railway officials having neglected to replace this gate, several horses were enabled to stray on to the railway line, and were in the track of the mail train as it came tearing along. It is a miracle that the whole train was not derailed. Three of the horses were chopped into pieces, and the other two were apparently knocked clear of the rails by the buffers of the engine. The permanent way for a distance of fifty yards was thickly covered with clotted blood, and pieces of horseflesh were to be seen in every direction. The animals comprised a fine team of draught horses, and were the property of Mr W, Swan, who considers he has a good claim against the Commissioners for leaving the crossing in an unprotected state. At a meeting last night of the delegates, from literary and other societies interested iS forwarding the public library movement (the Hon. D. Pinkerton in the chair), it was resolved—“ That immediate steps be taken to give effect to the resolution passed at a recent meeting—namely, to raise money by subscription, by holding concerts, lectures, and an industrial exhibition, and other means so that Dunedin may be provided with a free public library, and that the resolution be referred to the Delegates Committee, with recommendation to act.” After a vote of thanks to the representatives of the' Library Association, who attended by invitation, the Delegates Committee decided that the committee of trades and other societies’ delegates accept the resolution as above, and adjourn till those societies not yet represented have time to appoint delegates. A letter was received from the secretary to the Trades and Labor Council of Otago to the effect that Mr J. Nagle had been appointed to represent the Council on the Committee, and the Council had decided to ask affiliated bodies who bad not yet sent delegates to do so. It was further resolved —“That the Christian Ethical Institute receive the thanks of the Committee for having placed the free public library question on a practical basis. Messrs Hamnd, Clark, Hood, Nagle, and Wathon were appointed to prepare the business for next meeting.

The Work* Committee of the City Council recommend that the application of the Roslyn Tramway Company for permission to extend their line from the Shamrock Hotel to Princes street be not granted. . At the we'ekly meeting of All Saints’ Youths’ Club last night the subject diecussed was ‘ Should the British Government Pay an Indemnity to the Transvaal.’ Mr L. Macdonald opened in the affirmative, and Mr A. Scales replied in the negative. After discussion it Was decided —“That St is advisable that the British Government should pay part of the indemnity demanded by the Transvaal Government, on the understanding that certain concessions should be granted to the Uitlanders.”

At the weekly meeting of the Kaikorai Literary Society, held last evening, the Rev. W. Saunders delivered a lecture entitled ‘The Virtues of Democracy.’ The Rev. R. R. M. Sutherland presided, and there was a fair attendance. The lecture was practically a sequel to the one which was delivered on the ‘ Faults of Democracy ’ by Mr Saunders some time ago. The interest in the address was sustained throughout, and at' the close the speaker was accorded the customary vote of thanks. The members of the society intend to discuss the many debatable points of the lecture at an early date. The Loyal Valley Lodge, M.U.1.0.Q.F., held their fortnightly meeting in the North Dunedin Drill Hall yesterday evening, P. 6. Bro. Willis, in the absence of the Noble Grand, presiding. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. As this was the last lodge night prior to the record reign festival, before Closing the lodge joined in singing a stanza of ‘ God save the Queen.’ P.G. Bro. Winter (Loyal Albion Lodge), PiG. Bro. Mitchell (Loyal Shamrock and Thistle Lodge, Invercargill), and P.P.C.S. Bro. Black (Loyal Hand and Heart Lodge) responded to the second toast. Last evening the Wesleyans at Port Chalmers had a social gathering in their church, at which there was a good attendance. The programme, which was an excellent one and highly appreciated, included addresses by the Revs. T. N. Griffin (in the chair), j. J. Lewis, J. N. Buttle, and T. G. Brooke; also solos by Misses Palmer and Shepherd, Messrs C. Ross, J. Cray, and E. H. Buckingham. Mr Balfour tecited ‘The Amen Corner.’ During the evening there was an interval for the refreshments which had been kindly and bountifully supplied by the friends of the church. A duel with swords between M. Clemenceau and the prince De Chimay took place at Paris on a recent Sunday in consequence of a newspaper article in which M. Clemenceau spoke of the interference with the liberty of the ex-Princess as shameful. The combat was extremely lively, and two wounds were simultaneously inflicted. The Prince De Chimay’ssword did little more than scratch M. ClemenceaU at the armpit, while the latter’s sword inflicted a ripping wound between the great pectoral and the deltoid. The flesh was torn off on the point of the sword. However, no bad consequences are apprehended. Meanwhile the Princess De Chimay is pictorially exhibited all over Paris. Entries close to-morrow for the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s annual show. Full particulars appear in this issue. A meeting of secretaries of Rugby football clubs will be held to-morrow afternoon. The Burns Club meet to-raorrow evening, when Dr Gordon Macdonald will give an address on ‘ Thomas Campbell.’ The anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the Dumlaa street Primitive Methodist Church will be held to-morrow evening. We direct attention to the Albany street School concert in the < ity Hall on Friday evening in aid of the gymnasium extension fund. Songs will be given bv pupils, club swinging by pupils of Instructor Smith, and the Colorado Minstrels will assist. Mr Colquhoun, manager of the kinetoscope and improved phonograph, secured two capital records from the Dunedin Garrison Band 1-st night. These compare very favorably with the selections obtained from other bands, as those interested will easily ascertain by a visit to the phonograph. The manager and his assistant are kept fairly busy all day with both the kinetoscope and phonograph, the public having apparently had their curiosity aroused as to the merits and capabilities of these two wonderful inventions. The members of the Otago Yacht Club and the Otago Model Yacht Club intend holding a combined yachtsmen’s smoko social in St. Paul’s Schoolroom on Thursday evening. The Committee have spared neither time nor trouble to make it a success, and it is hoped that all taking an interest in aquatics will attend. It is intended to decorate the hall with pictures, and also make a display of model j aohts, etc Judging by the large number of tickets already sold the concert will be the most successful the yachtsmen have ever held. To-morrow night, at the Garrison Hall, Mr John Fuller will give the twenty-second of his series of rayrioramio entertainments. The pictorial theme will be ' From London to Rome.’ Besides showing sights of the great metropolis and the treasures of the Vatican he will exhibit many views of interest tn roukMisses May Black and Olive Hayno (duottists) and Mr J. Bryant (humorous vocalist) have been engaged.