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Evening Star, Issue 12008, 3 October 1903, Page 6

At the invitation of the Minister of Railways, a number of members of Parliament th:s afternoon visited the Petone workshops and inspected the rolling-stock recently manufactured there.

At Port Chalmers this morning Mr Carew, S.M., granted two pensions of £l7 each.

The trout taken in the Leith this season are said to be in good condition. Mr J Barnes caught sixteen last nieht, and had the rare experience of hooking" two at once. Since the last meeting of the Mornin<Tton Borough Council there has been considerable agitation amongst ratepavers living at the south end of the district with reference to the tramway proposals, and Crs Lochhead and Simon, having been interviewed by a large deputation of ratepayers, have agreed to fall in with the wishes* of a large number of those affected bv the proposed extension and support a eafc*!e tramway extension in place of motor cars.

Mr P. G. Pryde was the presiding justice at the Police Court this morning, when two first offenders were convicted of drurkenness and di charged. At the Alhairbra Theatre to-night and during next week vaudeville entertainment will rfve place to comedy. 'My Sweet heart' will form one of the attractions of the week's comedy season, and will bo staged to-night for the first time. The audience at this popular place of amusement last evening was a lanre one, when the Diamond Duo and Mr Ted Tutty were given a cordial farewell.

A meeting of the graduates of the Otafo University (resided over bv Mr D. White, M.A ) wis held in the librarv this afternoon. A resolution expressive of the late Mr E R Circ-illV services to the cause of hi"her education for over thirty vears wp a carried, and the Pev. W. Hewitsnn was elr>ct<"d to the voeancv on the Council caused bv Mr Garvin"* dpath (mr report of the after-procpedings is held over.

£* mfrr)} ™ «? the Alhambra football Club a?>r.ears on pa?? 7. *? s -* T ™H nm to H.W.S. PWbe frnm Port Homers steps en arrival of the afternoon train.

Cyclists < A n procure the best of evervthinc feaT* c,,rr^ Tlt v ™°* at o:,r rpw P™m=e*, Coffee Pnlace). AnHo-N.Z Cycle Co.—r A<M 1 Mr John Bla : r will preach at Gospel Hxf! Ulnray place, to-morrow evening. ' t T" 5 h^! f ,",T Par,y ™ et '"S of Loyal Oraree en? booth Dunedin on Tuesday evening. Photosranhs rf children are made a sneci. 1 y L by ~ r Mrrri s- Phntocrranlier. Prince* sfroAt. Charts 21 8 i>*r rW P >>.—r.Advt.] The Dunedin and Kaikorai Tra™ ComDar>y, ( are arranrm? for a drag to Halfway Push, and are inviting tenders for the service.

mie first of the Gospel temperance rneetinir-. wll he he'd tn-mnrrnw night in the lar»e OcWillW Hall, Rnttray street. Mr A. S. Adams brinsr th<? speaker. Polos w!ll be s-un<*, and Mr D. C. Cam-nn. D.D.. will preside." T adi9s' hair tastefully dressed for photos, weddings, dances, etc.;'hairwnrk of all kinds evecnted: toilet good* of every description.— Hendy, hairdresser, Princes street—[Advt ]

The orjmn recital announced hy Mr A W Lilly. F.G.C.M., oreanist at St. Matthew's OnircY takes place on Wednesday evening. Mr T.i!!y has amrged a pro<rr.Tnme of organ m sic. several pieces of which are new°to Dunedin audiences. A grand vocal and instrumental concert in nid of improvements to the Geonre street School Gymna=rerr. will be given .in the Choral Hall next Friday evening, when an attractive programme will be r.T-v'drd hv sorne <-f the best local talent. Gymnasts and es-pupils of the school are asked to assist in making the concert a success financially, as the improvements to the gymnasium which the Committee have in view are needed.

Tha D.I.C are now showing seme exclusive nc.velties in their lace dfpartmenfc. A special feature is the display of rhiifon ruffles, with and without stole ends. These goods are very sirort, ?nd aro quite an innovation. Prices range from 2s lid to 70s. In lace ccffce coats an unique display is being made. These coeds have caught on, and are selliug freely. Prices, 15s 5d to 50s. Also, a magnificent assortment of blouses is being shown in delnit.e from 6s 6d; linen from 7s Cd; muslin f*tm 103 Cd; nw\ silk freni 21s.—[Advt.]

The Awatuna Social Club hold their annual social in the Victoria Hall on Oeiobsr 9. A notice to members of the Grocers' Cricket Club appears in this issue. If you desire a good head of hair use Iles's cantharides and rosemary, as used by Lady Ranfurly.—[Advt.] A bazaar, opening on October 20, will be held in the Caversham. School Gyrnnas'um. Proceeds are in aid of the Caversham Brass Band. /

Mr Ernest Boot, surgeon-dentist (lata of Hunter and Boot), has resumpd practice in Central Rooms, above Montague's (opposite Citv Hotel). Entrance from Moray place.— [Advt.] The current number of the 'Triad' fully maintains this publication's reputation as an excellent family journal and a disseminator of information rarely found in other periodicals. It therefore occupies rather a unique position, and is worthy of the lib°ral support it receives at the hard of the public. A District Grand Lodge, 1.0.0. F., noticeapoears in this issue.

Everyone interested in artistic house decorations should inspect the metal ceilings and wall coverings at Briscoe's.—[Advt.] The Naval and Kaikorai Bands will play in the Gardens to-morrow afternoon. A funeral notice to the members of Court Pride of Dunedin. A.0.F., appears in our idvertising columns. Gresham and Boot, dentists, 63 Princes sireefc (opposite Bible. Tract Depot).—[^dvt] Entries for the Labor Day Association's snorts at Ouiram close at the Trades Hall on Wednesday, the 7th irist.

Available in town or country, wherever anything is bought or sold, and that m r ans everywhere. The New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers: are Hcrible, effective, and cheap. —[Advt.]

A choral and instrumental concert will be given in St. Andrew's Church on Thursday next, at 8 p.m. Our kid and suede gloves at 2s 6d and 2s lid, with dome fasteners, are. noted for "scellence of fit ar.d weor; sizes, 5J to 7|. Also finer cualitv kid and suede glov°s st Ss6d. 3s lid, 4s 6d, 4s lid. ss6d, and 6s 6d. 200 dozen laee gloves, a'l co'ors, from 6d pair. T. Ross, importer.—[Advt.]

The s.s. Moerangi is' advertised elsewhere *o run a SDcc'.al trip on ?nrdny afterroon from Dunedin to H.M.S. Phoebe, now lying at Port Chalmers, so as to give the readers of Dunedin, Broad Bay, and Por»obeIlo the opportunity to inspect this magnificent warship.