The Evening Star SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1902.

Evening Star, Issue 11694, 27 September 1902, Page 4

The Evening Star SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1902.

Tkebs seems to hare been very much of the proverbial "storm in a

Knelt Ado teapot" about the attitude Abcnt Sotting, of the Labor members yesterday in regard to the Factories Amendment Bill. Sir Joseph Ward, as representing the absent Minister of Labor, moved in committee of the House the introduction of a new clause providing that in any borough or town district having a population of less than 10,000, if Saturday is found inconvenient for the weekly half-holiday under the Factories Act, the local authority may substitute another day for it. Mr Hall-Jones had explained that the provision was intended only to apply to businesses which came both under the Factories Act and the Act regulating shop hours, so that all the employees might have their half-holi-day on the same day of the week. This certainly is very reasonable, and would naturally, we should have thought, been approved by the workers; but a proposal to the same effect was rejected by the Labor Bilk Committee, and the action of that Committee was strongly supported by the leading Labor members in the House. The new clause was read, on a division, by 32 votes to 26, and it ia notable that Sir Joseph himself voted against it, whilst bis colleagues went into the other lobby—a somewhat peculiar proceeding, to be accounted for, possibly, by electioneering tactics, since manifestly there would be danger in the alienation of any large section of the Labor party in the city con-, stituencies. In the discussion which took place, Mr Millar and Mr Arnold were very much -in evidence; but there was little in what they said to explain why they attributed so much importance to the proposed amendment of the law as to the weekly half-holiday. Mr Arnold was especially vigorous in his denunciation of the proposal, dedaring that the sacred cause of Labor was thereby injuriously affected, and implying that the position of the great Liberal party in regard thereto was somewhat equivocal. Presumably he would like to see the party dominated by the trade-unionists* ddegates in Parliament, but fortunately for the Colony that time is not yet. We hardly understand Mr Millar, who generally has a level head, but was prepared, apparently, to sacrifice this measure rather than it should be passed with the new clause. It is true that he recanted at the last moment, and withdrew his motion to report progress without leave to sit again, which, if carried, would have effectually killed the Bill. But why all this wrathful indignation about so simple a matter? Mr Pirani certainly scored a point when he reminded the House that the establishment of the Saturday half-holiday vras the work not of the Seddon Government or of the dominant party, but of Sir William Russell and Mr John Duthie, under a very different regime.

Mr A. Leek, secretary to the Port Chalmers Celebration Committee, received this naming the following communication from Air Arthur Bigge, secretary to the Prince of Wales:— a f am desired by the Prince of wales to thank y6u for forwarding to me copies of the programmes for the Coronation ceremonies at Port Chalmers, which His Royal Highness was interested to :eCKve, and also for the assurances of loyalty to the Throne and. earnest prayers for the restoration to health of the King, to wlich your letter of the 7th of July gives expression. Their Royal Highnesses well remember the night when they passed Port Chalmers beautifully illuminated in their honor as one of the many pleasant reminiseei'ces of their visit to New Zealand."

There was a clean sheet at the City Police Court this morning. The University Debating Society held their final meeting this session last night The proceedings took the shape of a musical evening, interspersed with short imprrmptu speeches. Mr Tutere Wi Repa. was in the chair, and delivered a speech in the Maori language, which was translated by Mr Peter Buck for those of the audience who did not comprehend the original. Then these two scions of the race joined with a third (Mr Neho Papakukuora) in concluding the speech with a Maori song, after the fashion of the ancient orators. Mr K. Gordon was called upon to deliver a fourminute speech on 'The Disadvantages of a University Education, 1 being followed later on by Misses Bressey and King, who delivered brief orations on what the chairman wa3 pleased to term "the pernicious practice of afternoon tea-drinking." Songs were contributed by Misses M'Kibbin and Roberts and Messrs W. Gibson, ML Gilray, and N. Papakukura; Misses Black and Thompson and Messrs Fleming and Thompson singing together a coon song. Recitations were given by Messrs Neave, Callan, and M'Cunoch. The merry meeting concluded with some valedictory remarks by the chairman and tie singing of 'Auldlaag sjns' by; the audifince.

In rtfere-ice io the jeport of the meeting or contractors in another part of this issue, we are advised that Messrs J. E. White and Sons, ia: view of an amicable settlement, nave expressed their desire of withdrawing any objection to the petition about to be forwarded to the Minister of Public Works,

-Che rating on unimproved values question is beginning to agitate members of athletic clubs in Christchureh, and Mr J. M. Tavlor (Canterbury Club) told the members of the Caledonian Club last night that his club had been compelled to raise their subscriptions from £2 2s to £2 10s to meet the increased rating of £2B per annum levied by the new system. Mr Taylor thought that the clubs should take action in the direction of securing from the Government an immunity from taxation for athletic clubs' property. - At Kaitangata on Thursday Mr Ryan, the Education Board's truancy officer, brought sir cases of truancy before the local Bench, and obtained convictions in five of them. Joseph Shore was fined ss; Andrew Carson, Mrs Mary. Hamon, John Joseph Gadsby, and Mrs Mary Edwards, against all of whom two charges were preferred, were each fined 4s. The sixth case "was withdrawn by the truancy officer. The Macandraw road School Gymnasium bazaar continues to do most satisfactory business. Last the orchestra agam played, and Messrs Carter, Burrell, and Clarke each sang songs, Mr Paterson being the accompanist. Sixteen entries were received for the ladies' nail-driving competition, and the result was: Miss Childs 1, Mrs Allen 2. Mr Baker's steam models were on exhibition, and excited much interest, while Mr Loudon did good business in phrenology. The bazaar was open this afternoon, and will be open this evening, when there will be a minstrel entertainment.

The first issue of the new Bruce Prohibition paper, the 'Standard,' was distributed this morning. The paper consists of 6 pages of quarto demy, its avowed object being "to bring before a class of electors who do not come within the range of ordinary temperance influence as full and fair, a statement as can be given within due limits of the benefits we honestly believe will follow from the suppression of the liquor traffic in Bruce, and of the positive and urgent reasons that can be advanced for voting in favor of this reform.- It is intended to make the publication a weekly one till election time, and an endeavor will be made to have the paper delivered in every household in Bruce iJSl 0 "? of Frassr ▼• GMe, ended , b . et ™,? and 5 p.m. yesterday. Mr JustSoS,Sr' fi tbat h8 would *»** EL to look through the evidence.

vided £?alk r^ 1 ™ 6 tas been prow£n 2L^ Wbra P atrons this "eniug, vhen, despite counter attractions, a larfe audience may be anticipated. Messrs Cat ™* M** (comedians) make their first appearance; here.

In somewhat painful contrast to many SaTST,;* stand the words of £ .*"** and humble Christian Frank T. BnUen. In «A Whaleman's Wife' rrJ!' **» nudervalue sermons 'lt hath pleased God through the SJTt, 0 Poaching to sa V e them that owjeve. nut the living example of faith's outcome, a far-off and feeble imitation of LUnst, carries us beyond the reach of argument, makes the most sceptical silent. Against it the waves of criticism beat in vain. Logw with all its parverseness, the scornful finger-pointing at the unfaithful professors, the cavilling of the sticklers for formulated all are silenced or stopped, and the splendor of Christ manifest m the flesh again, though it be but in the flesh of one of His humblest servants, overwhelms us."

The lad King, who met with the railway accident at Pelichet Bay on Wednesdav afternoon, had not up to a late hour this afternoon recovered coasdousness. The ether lad, Bronner, was discharged from Jie hospital thi3 afternoon.

The services at First Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. James Gibb. fn the evening the service will be evangelistic in form, und Mr Alexander will sing? ■ At the King street Congregational "church to-morrow the anniversary music will be repeated at each service. The Sunday School 630 gIVeQ ° n Tbursda y evening, at

Ladies hair trimmed or singed, Is, at Hendys Hairdressing Rooms, Princes street. Snainpooing, waving, hair-dyeih°, etc a specialty. Hairwork of all kinds executed— LAavt.j

Entries for tho Dunedin Horticultural Society's spring show close on Monday, at. 5 pjn. ■"

The ISew Zealand University examinations this year will commence on Tuesday, December 9, and full particulars respecting same are given by advertisement which appears elsewhere in this issue.

A notice to delegates to the Otago Cricket Association appears in our advertising columns. v

The annual reunion of the United District, A.0.P., will be held in the Choral Hall on Wednesday next. Just arrived, a shipment of choice dinner and tea sets, suitable for presents. Montague's Corner.—[Advt.] A basket party will be held in the "victoria Hall on Friday evening next. The Green Island Presbyterian Church hold a sale of work in the Volunteer Hall pn Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next.

The Painters' Union meet in the Trades Hall on Monday, at 8 p.m. Call or write for new season's Anglo-Special and Humber cycles; best value. Anglo, Princes street.—-[Advt.] The Dunedin Starr-Bowketfc Building Society will dispose of an appropriation by ballot on Thursday evening. Photographs of children are made a specialty by Mr Morris, photographer, Princes street. Charges. 21s per dozen.—TAdvt.] Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander conclude their evangelistic mission by farewell services to-morrow. To-night at 7.30 a praise meeting will be held in the Garrison Hall. Mr Alexander will lead, and the united choir will assist. To-morrow, at three o'clock, a mass meeting for men only will be held in the Garrison Hall. The doors will not be open till 2.30. At 6.30 a meeting for women will be held, and at 8.15 a meeting for men. At three o'clock a meeting for women will be held in the Army Barracks, and will be under the charge of Mr George and others. Miss_ Jule Layton will sing. On Monday evening, at half-past seven, in First Church, a special meeting for all converts will be held, and the united choir will sing several of the favorite songs from Mr Alexander's book. On Sunday, October 5, the mission will be continued by the Rev. James Lyall, an experienced and successful evangelist now engaged in the North Island. His first address will be for men on Sunday afternoon, in the Garrison Hall. To-night, at 7.30, there will be a united meeting at the Fountain.

Gresham and Boot, dentists, 65 Princes street (opposite Bible, Tract DeDot).—[Advt.] Of ordinary concerts the people seem to be somewhat tired, but the programme put forward for Herr Zimmermann's third annual concert, to be held on the Bth October, will be found to contain some specially attractive items. Herr Zimmermann will play a fantasie on ' Faust' by Wieniawski (said to be a specially fine arrangement), Beethoven's 'Violin Concerto' (with orchestral accompaniments), an aria on the G string by Bach, tie 'Meditation on a prelude' ('Ave Maria') by Bach-Gounod, and his own Concert Morceau, and in conjunction with his prpils—Misses Himmel and Matthews, and Messrs Ferguson (of Invercargill) and R. Heldrum (of Oamaru) —a composition by Paganini, with orchestral accompaniments. Leading vocalists, instrumentalists, and pupils will also assist.

A job lot of boys' superior colonial school suits will be offered this week at 7s lid, 8s lid; must be cleared to make 'room for new stock; also odd knickers, 3s 9d; odd vests, 3s 6d. N.Z. Clothing; Factory, Octagon.— [Advt.] Mrs Helen Temple Brigham sives her final lectures on Sunday, as advertised, and a farewell address neit Wednesday. Miss Vernon, so long and favorably known from her connection with Herbert, Haynes, and Co., has taken over the agency for the celebrated Anglo-Parisian Dress-cutting system, lately held by Miss Kate Stewart. The fees have been much reduced, and ladies interested in dress-cutting should obtain a prospectus. Miss Vernon also holds classes for dressmaking, ladies' tailoring, and fancy needlework. Having recently returned from a visit to the Continent, she has secured many of the latest ideas and styles.—[Advt.] The Dunedin and Kaikorai Tram Company advertise special cars ■ to-morrow, starting at 12.30. They will not run while the meeting is being held in the Garrison Hall. The Lily of the Valley, U.A.0.D., hold a concert and dance in the North Dunedin Drill Hall on Friday, October 10.

There will be no City tramway service tomorrow.

It is not necessary to do more than remind ou.* readers that the valedictory lecture of the Bey. John R, Ward will be given in. the Garrison Hall on Friday next, when the rev. gentleman will discourse on a congenial theme—the three martyred Presidents of his country. That there will be a great audience goes without saying, for the reserved seats have almost entirety gone, and the other parts of the hall can hardly accommodate any more sitters. A strong committee has been formed to carry out the seating arrangements in accordance with the announcement in our advertising columns to-day. Everyone interested in artisfcio house decorations should inspect the metal ceilings and wall eovrrisg* at Briacoa's.—TAdvt.] Miss Charles gives a free demonstration of the Langer school system of dressmaking in the Choral Hall on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. The Hongkong lines to Swatow have been restored.

Patents.—if rA. J. Park, registered patent and trade mark agent,, corner Manse and High streets, Dunedin, supplies the following list of New Zealand inventions for which patents have been applied for, compiled from the New Zealand 'Gasette' of 18th Septembers—Auckland: Using kerosene with high flashing points in oil engines; spark arrester; electric alarm thermometer; chamber utensil; milk food. Canterbury: Butter preservative; motor attachment for bicycles tad vehicles, indestructible lamp wick; nonrefillable bottle; method and apparatus for distributing carcass meat; driving mechanism for bicycles and vehicles; implement for bieating up ground; combined hat and clothes brush; furniture legs attachment; scarifier; horse collar. Hawke's Bay: Cough mixture. Otago: Improved patty pan; grading and -concentrating table; spring hook; wire mattresses and bedsteads; suction pipe inlet; goods elevator; pipe coupling; spark arrester; flushing cisterns; crate and cramp for packing rabbitß; animal trap; combined adult's and child's chair. Southland: Collar, hames, and traces. Welhngton: Saw-set; hydraulic air-exhaust; dredge screen; adjustable ping-pong net; vehicle wheel-lock; rheumatism and gout cure. Westland: Gold-saver. All information about patents and trade marks, and Handbook on Patents (forty pages), can be obtained from A. J. Park, patent agent, corner Manse and High streets, Dunedin.—[AdvL] To keep a bath fresh and inviting H should be painted with Pyramid Bath Enamel. To be had from painters, ironmongers, etc, or Snnth and Smith. Dunedin.—f Advt.] The entries for the forthcoming competitions of the Dunedin Competitions Society are coming in in such satisfactory numbers as to ensure the success of the first year's effort. The time for entries expires on Tuesday, and entries bearing the postmark of Tuesday are the latest thai can be received. A letter addressed to tho secretaries, Box 184, will be promptly answered. The competitions take place in the first week in November. A time-table will be sent early to all competitors. In the meantime all who have any talent should enter for some competition by leaving their names on one of the forms with any of the following busineal places on or before Tuesday:— Messrs U Begg and Co., the Dresden Pianoforte Co., the London Organ and Piano Co., Whitcombe and Tombs, Joseph Braithwaite, the Otago Bible Depot, and R. J. Stark and Co., or with the secretaries at box 184, Post Office, Dunedin. Owing to a generally-expressed dissatisfaction over the manner in which charges are made by licensed vehicle drivers the General Committee of tie City Council advertise elsewhere the fares chargeable to passengers. Each licensed vehicle will in future be supplied with a card showing the fares, which will be affixed in a prominent position inside the vehicle. Those who use the vehicles referred to will find it convenient to cut out the advertisement and paste it in their note or pocket books. The meeting at the Dowling street Army Barracks at 7 o'clock to-morrow evening will b? of a revival character. Mr George, of Wellington, speaks. Alexander songs "used. The Army's annual self-denial effort takes place next month. Just opened, ex Paparoa, 2,000 Ika night lamps. At Ritchie's Staffordshire House, George street.—[Advt.]