The Evening Star. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1903.

Evening Star, Issue 11858, 11 April 1903, Page 4

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1903.

We have received a letter from Mr Malcolm Ross, the Wellington in correspondent of the London iin*o.lr. ‘Times,’ complaining of our report of Mr Seddon’s Haunter speech respecting the telegram sent to ‘ The Times ’ with reference to the question of the Auckland cabinetmakers, and complaining, also, of the tone of out article on this subject in our issue of the 9th of March nit With respect to the first complaint, we have only to say that we telkd on a reputable reporter, and assumed that he had obtained an accurate report of Mr Seddon’s speech, which we published in good faith. More than this the most carefully-conducted journal cannot do. As to the nature and phraseology of ‘ The Times’s’ telegram from New Zealand, we have relied on the version telegraphed out by the Agent-General. The other matter complained of stands on a different footing. Mr Ross takes exception to this passage in our article: H This tissue of falsehoods “was of course designed with the object

of discrediting the Labor, policy which is

" identified with New Zealand.” Without, going into the question of whether these expressions can be properly interpreted as being intended to impute to ‘ The Times ’ correspondent that he designed these false statements, we wfll admit r.W. many people would so interpret that part of our article, and that consequently the passage to which exception is taken ought not to have appeared in our columns. We can hardly be blamed for paraphrasing what a Minister has said in a public speech when we write generally approving of the speech; but the phrases complained of by Mr Boss are not Mr Seddon’s —they appeared in onr editorial columns. Under the circumstances, we frankly withdraw all imputations made against Mr Ross in the article, and apologise to him. The comments we

n)a4e on the action of a section of the Press of the Colony, in allowing party prejudice to lead them away to the extent of discrediting the Colony, had no reference to Mr Ross, and these we have no occasion to withdraw.

It is high time that a stop was put to the absurd practice of allowA Mischievous ing railway refreshment bars Anomaly. (, 0 remain open for the sale of intoxicating liquor at times when the ordinary licensee is obliged to close his bar. Yesterday (Good Friday), a* on election day, a " roaring business ” was being done in liquor at the Dunedin station during what ought to have been prohibited hours; and there was no pretence of confining the sale to the bona fide travellers for whose accommodation this special indulgence is presumably intended. The hotel bars being closed, the thirsty souls of the City found an unwonted attraction in the arrival and departure of the various trains; and the refreshment rooms were packed with what was simply a drinking crowd—sometimes “threedeep.” The general effect was the reverse of edifying. It would be better for railway refreshment rooms to be abolished’than that riiis state of matters should continue. Iteason and common sense, as well as a consideration for seemlincss and good order, are against an exemption of this kind; and the regulations should be promptly amended so as to compel railway licensees to close their bars during the ordinary prohibited h .°™’ vr . Wo urgently direct the attention of the Minister of Railways to the matter • but it is also to be hoped that Parliament will go a step further and, in amending the licensing laws, place the control of railway refreshment bare in the hands of the local licensing committees.

There will be a complete change at the Alhambra Theatre to-night, including the appearance of five new artists—viz., Denis Carney (the Yorkshire comedian), Dr Rowe (conjuror and illusionist), Miss A lari e Lof(Juvenile comedienne and dancer), and the Driscoll Boys (a pair of Irish come dians), Mr Will Stevens will give some new parodies, and Miss Amy Blackie will sing, among other items, ‘ The skylark ’ A rfl be e™' »

The Hon H Gourley was the presiding justice at the lolice Court this when William Wilson was convicted of drunkenness and discharged. Holidaymakers and . excursionists are keeping the railway authorities busy. On Thursday night 660 persons were taken out of Dunedm by the late trains to Oamarn and Christchurch. The train to Invercargill on the same night carried 300 passengei*s. No less than 1,475 persons were earned on yesterday's slow train South, the Otago Centra!, and the South express Lhe Northern trains to Palmerston, Oamaru and Christchurch carried in all 1,500 This morning’s express trains, too, looked fairly crowded, but the figures were not available when our inquiries were made.

The s-s. Express will run to too Kaik m ounday and Monday. Juvenile Foresters axe reminded of the meeting on Wednesday next. Musical items and selections on tho grumaphone will be given.

Owing to tlio holidays tho subscriptions to tbo Dunedin Starr-Bowkett will be payable next Tuesday at tbe usual hours.

Photographs of children are made a specialty by Mr Morris, photographer, Princes street. Charges, 21s per dozen.—{Advt.] Tho Railway Department advertises alterations in the running of trains on Monday and Tuesday next. A full meeting of all Mr Thos. Scott’s committees will be held in the central committee rooms on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m. Gresham and Boot, dentists, 63 Princes street (opposite Bible, Tract Depot).—{Advt.] A notice to members of Court Woodland’s Pride appears in our advertising columns. Tho annual meeting of the London Missionary Society will be held in tho Congregational Church on Thursday next, at 7.30 p.m. New umbrellas, a grand lot, from 2s 6d, and with silver mounts from 6s lid; ladies’ stylish grey coats, 15s 6d, 19s 6d, 255, end 27s 6d—nothing like them in town at the prices. Immense stock of now furs in. real mink, grebe, Thibet, marmot, fox, Kolinski bear, and sable necklets from Is lid; and muffs from 4s lid; new lined gloves, is; new cashmere stockings from Is: and a lovely range of hrge sequin collars in black and sled from Is 6d to 12s 6d, at T. Ross's, direct importer.—[Advt.] A hurling match between Dunedin and Miltou teams will be played at Milton on Monday.

A notice to members of the Dunedin Football Club appears in this issue. Mr Hendy makes specialty of hairdressing for photos, dances, etc. Shampooing, cutting, and- hairwork of every description. Best workmanship; moderate charges,—[Advt,] The Rev. G. H. Colo (Melbourne) will commence a four-days’ Easter mission in Wesley Church, Cargill road, to-morrow. He will preach at eleven o’clock and at 6.30. In the afternoon he will hold two special meetings in the South Dunedin Town Hall—at three o’clock for women ouly; at four o’clock for men only. The meetings will be continued nest week.

The Anglo Co. arc now fitting to their cycles the latest improved two-speed hub. Inspection is invited at their depot, 6 Princes street.—{Advt.] Tho special Easter Day services at St, Matthew’s, Stafford street, will consist of celebrations of the holy communion at 7, 8. 9.70, and 11 a.m. (the latter choral), and evensong at 6.30, with the Easier anthem. Preacher at the services, tie Rev. W. Curzon-Siggers. The last day! Our colossal sale ends on Saturday, April 11. In the meantime call, inspect, and purchase the well-known bargains now offering at N.Z. Clothing Factory, Octagon.—[Advt.] The High street Ladies’ Gymnastic Club resume practice on Wednesday evening next in the Alva street Gymnasium. A damsel fair was singing, and well she might. She used new century soft rubber hair curlers, with the result that one of the manliest fellows in the district fell in love with her. —[Advt.] The Bums Club monthly meeting will be held in the Choral Hall next Wednesday, The opening meeting cf the Synod of Otago and Southland Lakes place in the First Church on Monday evening next, at 7-50. The tramway picnic prizes will bo paid out at the old tramway office, Stafford street, tn Wednesday evening next. The Rev. J. Takle, of the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, will preach at Cavorsbam Baptist Church to-morrow, at 11 a.m., and at North-cast Valley in tho evening. He will commence a series of lectures on work in India, illustrated by limelight views, on Tuesday in the South Dunedin Baptist Church. For Porbobello and Broad Bay special time-table and fares are advertised in this issue by the Moerangi. Everyone interested in artistic house decorations should inspect the metal ceilings and wall coverings at Briscoe’s.—[Advt.] The s.s. Express leaves the wharf at 10 sum. on Monday for the new Maori Kaik jetty. Stamped steel ceilings are artistic, fireresisting, and Cbst little. They are supplied, ready for filing, in white or decorated in colors. Smith and Smith, agents.—[Advt.] The Did are now showing a magnificent assortment of the new W.B. and La Vida, erect form corsets. The introduction of these corsets has entirely revolutionised the corset trade of tho world, and most of the leading makers are now attempting to copy their models. The DJ.C. invite ladies to visit their fitting rooms, and be fitted by one of their corset experts. There is a special erect form for each different build and figure, and a perfect fit is guaranteed.—[Advt.]

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