The Evening Star WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1902.

Evening Star, Issue 11680, 12 February 1902, Page 4

The Evening Star WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1902.

j We understand thai the ''Taieri Advo- ! c-jte' has changed hands, and that the new ' proprietor is well known in connection with I'Dunedin journalism. j Tlie Rev. David Finlay will this evening deI liver his lecture on 'Mission Work in India,' ' illustrated by limelight views, in the Kai- , korai Baptist Church.

'lTic weekly meeting of the Otago Benevolent Institution took place to-day, there being present Messrs P. Treseder (chairman), R. M. Clark, R. Wilson, T. W. Talboys, J.' Burnett, and Hon. H. Gourley. Thirty cases of relief were dealt with.

Mr W. Goldie, J.P., presided at the Port Chalmers Police Court this morning, when Goorg» Green, Ernest PtTry. and James Capbles (all boys) were cliarged with throwing stones and damaging the windows at the graving dock workshop. The boys p'eaded guilty to throwing stones, but denied breaking any windows. His Worship severely reprimanded the boys, and convicted and discharged them. The monthly meeting of the Kensington School Committee last evening was attended bv Messrs Bridgman (chairman), Puddy, Torrance. Foil, Hansen, Whyte, Henderson, Hellyer, North. The report from the headmaster stated that the average attendance since the holidays was very satisfactory. Tho Committee 'selected Miss, H. C. W. Johnson for the vacancy on the school stall.

After much delay the long-expected reptv to the resolutions" carried by Dunedin's citizens on January 17 lias come to hand. Hrs Excellency wires His Worship as follows:—"I am desired by His Majesty s Government to return you the 'cordial thanks of the British Government for the resolutions passed by the citizens of Dunedin generally repudiating foreign slanders on the conduct and behaviour of the troop-'i in Africa. His Majesty's Government received the resolutions with much gratification.—Ranfublt. " Last night the Princess's Theatre was filled with the largest audience of the season. Tho wonderful Cnxggs, of course, constituted the piece de resistance, and their act was the signal for a great demonstration, evoking, as it did, the applauso of the whole house. All the other items were likewise well received, and on its merits the programme should continue to draw large houses for the remainder of the season. To-morrow night the Craggs introduce a number of new features, including the high pedestal act, said to he one of the most marvellous acrobatic feats ever attempted. These artists appear for the last time on Friday night, and leave on Saturday for Christclrurch.

The ' Taieri Advocate' approves of our article re corporal punishment in schools, and adds: "xt is gentle refinement that is utterly lacking in many teachers. We have heard a female teacher order the little children about in a bullying, hectoring manner, as though she were dealing with cattle. There are schools in which children never hear a pleasant, cheery ' good morning' from their teachers. Children brought up in this way are frequently dour creatures, simply because they copy the style of the teacher. Committees, in making selection of teachers, are often eroded entirely by scholastic credentials. In our opinion the personal manner of teachers should have great weight in making a selection. What the 'Star' terms a ' gentle, refined, yet forceful kdy or gentleman' is what should be sought for on all occasions." Mr A. J. Park, patent and trade mark agent. Manse street, Dunedin (authorised by the New Zealand Government), supplies the following list of New Zealand applications for patents gazetted on the 6th inst.:—Auckland: J. JacusoiL, lifting-jack stand; A. M'Leod, game; Edith Glialmers, wardrobe; A Douglas, buckle; A. Park, window sash; Enson and Tanner, claw-hammer. Canterbury: J- MDonakL securing bedclothes, Hawke's Bay: W. Bartle, water closets, Nelson; W. Tuck, wire strainer, Otago. 'Willi* and Millis, gold saving; C. Watt, ruler; W. RiddelL batter-printer and butterlifter; J. Smith, rope .grip. Southland: T. Ramsay, ruler; E. Matthews, watch pocket. Wellington.: K. Jackson, rail clearer; Baldwin and another, gold saving; L. GaseJberg, stopper. Westland: Parkinson and Neilson, gold-saving mat All questions relating to patents and trade marks may be addressed to A. J. Park, patent agent, Manse street, Dunedin; 53 Enk street, Invercargill; 208 Hereford street, Christchnrch.; and 26 Shcrtland street, Auckland.

The usual weekly meeting of tho Seamen's Union will be held to-morrow (Thursday), at 8 p.m.

Who wants china? Then get it at reduced prices at Hall's, u Under the Billies," 186 and 222 Ponces street south. —[Advt] The Railway Department advertises for tendors for supplying shunting horses and drivers in this issue.

Montague's great annual clearing sale is now on. Parties furnishing should not miss this opportunity.—{Advt.} In order that the public may know which is the march ' Beneath the Southern Cross,' ibrr Sonderhof, the composer, will conduct the Valley Bund when playing it next Sunda v.

Everyone interested in artistic house decorations should inspect the metal ceilings and wail coverings at Briscoe's.—[Advt.] Peari necklaces from Is each, )xizt landed, at Hendy's, hairdresser; also nw wavers, combs, etc. Inspection invited.—fWvt.] A striking example of twentieth century de7elopment is seen in the Anglo-Special and Humber Cycles. Anglo, Princes street.— [Advt.] Men desirous of securing superior readymade clothing, made from strong, solid colonial tweeds, are. invited to inspect the stock now being given away at only nominal prices at N.2. Clothing Factory, Octagon. See doors, —[Advt] Mr Morris, photographer, Princes street, Dimedin, finds it rs not generally known that Ms charge is one guinea per dozen for cabinet portraits of children. Any extra charges are for vignettes, groups, largo mounts, also the various methods of printing.—[Advt.] Fresh sale bargains are announced for this ■week in boys' and youths' ready-made clothing and mercery at the Now Zealand Clothing Factory, Octagon. Bundles of boys' Bchool suits and odd garments made from colonial tweeds and strong serges will be offered at ridiculously low prices. See doors. -[Advt.] _,