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Evening Star, Issue 12749, 28 February 1906, Page 4

A motorist who was coming to town from Taieri on Saturday afternoon had a strange experience. The thunderstorm overtook him on Saddle Hill, and the machinery of the motor, played upon by the lightning, suddenly ceased to act, so that the car stopped and could not he got to go again until the storm was over. The Dunedin tail or esses who went to Wellington in search of work found employment at once. Mrs Vaughan, secretary' of the Wellington Union, met the new arrivals and showed them much courtesy. “ When anyone wants to say f omething exceptionally silly he writes to the newspapers about home mission funds.” Thus the Rev. J. J. Lewis, speaking at the Methodist missionary demonstration last night on the financial crisis that faced them and the various wonderful ways out of it suggested. There .was one short way, the speaker intimated: “Ttfm your pockets inside out, and we shall get where we want to.” On dit that the Dunedin and Suburban Schools Committees’ Association will run three candidates for the central ward at the ensuing Education Board elections. “Kava,” the Toagan intoxicant, is evidently not palatable to the uninitiated Englishman. The Rev. C. H. Garland told' a story about it at a missionary gathering last evening. Ho said that the kava root was laid at his feet as an offering of welcome. He consented to drink some. The root was pounded up in a basin, water was poured on, and the drink was then presented to him. “ lb looked like Gregory powder,” Mr Garland said, “ and when I tasted it it tasted like Gregory powder. So I did no more than taste it for fear it was Gregory powder.” The speaker added that the usual method of making the drink was for the women to chew the root and spit it into the bowl. But they spared him, that. Phe positron of the Toung Men’s Forward Movement came before the Methodist Conference yesterday afternoon, and an uncomfortable position was revealed. The organising secretary during the year was the Rev. C. Porter. He was thanked for his work, and the continuance of the office of 'an organising secretary waa recommended. Then the convener of the Recommendations Committee submitted-the names of the Revs. H. L. Blamires and A. B. Chappell for the Conference to choose one of them as the organising secretary'. The name of the Rev. M. Porter was not submitted, it was explained, at his own request. In some dietricts it appeared that dissatisfaction had been expressed with his abilities as an organiser, and he would not allow his name to be put to. the Conference. This explanation of the position drew forth a very warm esponsemenb of Mr Porter’s abilities from all sides. The whole trouble had been in some districts That there was nothing to organise with. As much had been done as could be done by any man. However, the Rev. Mr Porter refused to have his name added- to the two submitted, so a motion to that effect was withdrawn. It was resolved finally that the matter be remitted to the Committee for further con- j dideration with recard to the mwitoctyms I to The office ' -■ > n .. I

In connection with the Trinity College • local exhibitions and national pmes, Aliss Barth (the local secretary) informs us that k national prize, value £5, will be awarded to candidates who in the same session obtain honors in the senior division in both I practical and theoretical examinations, and who are under twenty-one years of age at j the date of the second examination. Both examinations must bo taken in the same session. The college session ends July 31 each year. There are fifty local exhibitions in practical music, and twelve local exhibitions in theory of music, of a total value of 41k guineas, annually awarded by the college. Out of these exhibitkma, twelve are allotted to the colonies and India, six to tie practical exams, and six to the theoretical. Of the practical exhibitions, six will be allotted to New Zealand and Tasmania—two* in each division. The arbitrator (Mr J. F. Woodhouse) in the Compensation Court case Otalda and Taieri Farmers v. the Otakia Drainage Board, accompanied by Messrs J. F, Al, Fraser, J. C. Stephens, J. AlacGregor, and about five others interested, mad© an inspection of the affected areas after the rising of the Court yesterday. Notwithstand ing that the tour of observation was anything but of a comfortable nature, owing to the generally sloppy condition of the prospect, the inspection was thorough, and the party did not return to the City until six o’clock last evening. The Wanganui River tourist traffic is very brisk at present. Seventy passengers have already booked to leave Taumarunui by to-morrow morning’s steamer. The North Dunedin Rifles will be represented at the Ney Zealand Rifle Association meeting, to be held at Trentharn next week, by the following : —Lieutenant H. Longworth, Sergeant W. Harbour, Corporal R. Hodgson, Privates A. Dippie and R. Hogg. Three OT these will take part in the South Island Association meeting at Christchurch at the end of this week. A number of waiters at the Earl’s Court Exhibition have. applied for- employment during the coming Exhibition at Christchurch, and have sent out a large photograph of themselves, with a view of impressing the Commissioners. A net surplus of £25 was realised from the banquet to Sir Joseph Ward at Wellington. It is to bo devoted to charity. Another pedestrian on a walking tour of the world has arrived in the person of Dr Burgess, who is now working his way through the North Island. The doctor, who is a native of Switzerland, was educated at Berne. He set out on his long journey of 25.000 miles some twenty months ago, his starting point being Teheran, the capital of Persia. Up to the present some 11.000 miles have been covered. The conversion of the present drillshed at Wellington into a coal depot for the retailing of State coal will, says our special, soon bo an accomplished fact. Tho plans of the new drillshed at Alount- Cook ar© now under approval. Arrangements are now almost complete for the acquisition of the Selwyu Estate of 150.000 acres, near Lichfield, under the Land for Settlements Act-. Tho Corinthic, says our Wellington special, brought a few passengers, who are not likely to make a hum in the labor department. A few farm laborers have gone South. Tlie avocations of the immigrants are: Farmers 28, farm laborers 3, laborers 9. clerks 8, miners and carpenters 6 each, butchers 3, cabinetmakers, drapers, grocer’s assistants, mechanics, dairy managers, tailors, upholsterers, shop assistants, and bricklayers 2 each. Tho others consist of a compositor, builder, carman, engine driver, dealer, hotelkeeper, jeweller, norsedriver, painter, mariner, plasterer, shipwright, stone cutter, saddler,, shoeing smith, wood turner, wheelwright, foundry inspector, and commercial traveller. The Upper Clutha residents are determined to make a good fight for the construction of the Otago Central beyond Clyde. At a recent meeting a branch league was formed at Tarras and Bendigo to co-operate with tho other leagues. The Synod of Otago and Southland will moat in Dunedin on April 10. A large number of representatives will arrive here from the various districts. Some of the additional rooms being erected at the Technical Classes, Moray place, are expected to be ready for the opening of tho session in Anril. W© have mad© inquiries locallv- in regard to the united action proposed to be taken by fanners and leather dressers through the colony in regard to tariff revision, as mentioned by our Christchurch correspondent. We learn that certain recommendations have already been agreed on by the New Zealand Tanners’ Association, after conference with the New Zealand Boot Manufacturers’ Association. There are still some points of difference te be settled. but it is probable that these will shortly be disposed of, so that a united front may be presented. The idea seems to bo to advise the Government of tho wishes of these connected with the industries affected in the event of tariff revision. The slothful current of the water dispute Dallas and others v. Telford drifted on a further stage in the Supreme Court this morning. In the afternoon His Honor Air Justice Cooper decided the bankruptcy appeal in re John Ewing, find as we go to press the Court is occupied hearing the case of John G. Hyde v. Henry Sheedy (both of Clyde). This is an appeal on a matter of law, by way of special case, from the decision of the Warden at Clyde. Air Robert Gilkison is appearing for appellant, and Air Bartholomew for respondent. At tho annual meeting of the Technical Classes on Monday night the president stated, that the work was_ carried on in Dunedin in such an unassuming way that very few even of those connected with tho school realise the magnitude of the operations, and quoted the official returns of average attendance as embodied in the latest report of tho Alinister of Education. The figures showing positions of the schools in various centres are; Dunedin, 1,697; Wellington, 1,032; Christchurch, 905; Auckland, 811. During the general discussion that followed the reading of Mre Miller’s resignation it transpired that publicity has never been given to the success achieved by Airs Aliller’s pupils in the City and Guilds examinations (London Institute). These results, the superintendent remarked, were higher in New Zealand than in any other centre of examination. whether in Britain or the colonies. Taking the last two years, the figures from printed report for New Zealand are : Auckland, presented 45, pqssed 42 ; Christchurch, presented 9, passed 5; Invercargill, presented 56, passed 43 ; Dunedin, presented 44, pas ed 43. Wellington does not appear to have sent any candidates for cookery examination. The members of the Methodist Conference were this afternoon, entertained at afternoon tea by the Otago Ladies’ Auxiliary Foreign Alisri-cm. The function took place in tire schoolroom of Trinity Church. An inquiry was held at Nelson to-day into the fire which broke out in the Institute, Public Library, and Museum. Tlie verdict of the jury was that the fir© started in a loft containing rubbish, but that there was no evidence to show how it originated. At the Supreme Court at Wanganui today tho Chief Justice sentenced Alfred Wanstall to twelve months’ imprisonment on each of two charges of breaking, and entering at Mangaweka, the sentences to run concurrently. A man named A. W. Pearson was arrested this week in the Wanganui district on a charge laid under Bankruptcy Act at Dunedin. He was remanded to appear here on Alonday next. Business men who complain that boys leaving school and entering offices in the city cannot write will be interested to hear what tho head-master of one of the largest schools in Dunedin stated to a ‘ Star ’ representative to-day. Ho sadd • “ Is it true that I only give half an hour a week to writing in the Fifth and Sixth Standards? Why, I don't even give that. There is no formal instruction in writing at all; it has to be given incidentally during the teaching of other subjects, where pens or pencils have to be used. After all, writing is only useful as an expression of thought, and if it is legible that is all that is wanted. There is no time to teach cahgraphy, set off with ruled lines in colored inks.” The opinion indicates how i fast the world is moving on the most practical, utilitarian lines New subjects come in nearly every year, and new, writing has i had to declare its innings ■ closed ! ■ j

In bankruptcy this afternoon Mr Justice Cooper heard the appeal of John Ewing (in person) against the order of the District Court at Naseby adjudging him a bankrupt. Mr John MacGregor appeared for the respondent. His Honor held that there was no evidence that the petition had been presented with improper motive. Appeal dismissed with costs. ’ At this afternoon’s meeting of Hie Dock Trust Mr R. Hay, engineer, intimated by letter that the tender of Messrs Briscoe and Co. for 2,000 tons of cement for £6,483 6s 8d had been passed; also, that Messrs A. and T. Burt had signed the contract for the supply and delivery of dock engines and pump at Port Chalmers fo r £2,015. Dntncs for the motor and bicycle races, Sheffield Cash Handicap, and amateur running events in connection with the Dunedin Cycling and Motoring Club’s sports close on Friday. Under the title of ‘ Sex, Marristee, and Parentage Mr Tasman G. Carey announces a farewell lecture in the Alhambra Theatre next Sunday evening. \ The lecturer intends to discuss the psychological aspects of his subject, and particularly the causes of sex degeneracy. In Mr Carey’s opinion the present well-intended appeal to youths is but that half of the reform which starts “at the wrong end of the stick.” He holds that truereform must commence with the moral enlightenment of parents. Without losing the seriousness of a moral appeal, the address will be lightened by interesting references to courtship and celibacy. As a mark of appreciation, the Dunedin Progressive Society have adjourned the next Sunday night meeting, so that members may attend, and as the lecture starts at eight o’clock’ worshippers at the various churches will also have an opportunity to hear the address. Added to the attractive nature of the lecture, Mr Carey’s nersonal popularity is likely to ensure a satisfactory attendance. i JP e -»r Angl<^New 55ea,ar ‘d Cycle Company, 162 a Moray place, are closing up their local business and are now holding a clearing sale at really astounding prices. Cyclists and others would do well to call.—[Advt.] The Reserves Conservation Society will at their annual meeting on Friday afternoon discuss the best means <yf developing the tourist attractions of Dunedin and its neighborhood. This is a matter which is of direct pecuniary interest to everyone, though more especially to hotel and boarding-house keepers, carriage proprietors, and others. All persons, whether members or not, are invited to attend the meeting. An open-air concert will bo given in the Botanical Gardens to-night under the auspices of the Dunedin Pine Band and Citizens’ Baud, assisted by ’Dunedin Highland Rifles. W. J. Williamson, dentist, opposite Braithwaito’s, 63 princes street.—[Advt.] The conversazione in connection with the Methodist Conference will bo held in ill© Garrison Hall on Friday evening. Short addresses wil bo given by the Rev. J. A. Lu<ford (Auckland) and Mr J. T. Smith (Christchurch). A musical programme will bo submitted. Do Lautour’s orchestra will play during the banding round of the refreshments. Mr Hendy, hair specialist, invites inspection new combs, hair nets, brnsbware, etc., just landed.. Latest hair frames, all colors, ■ls.—[Advt,] A lantern lecture by the Rev. J. T. Pinfold, F.G.S-, in aid of the Kaikorai School gymnasium fund, will be given in the Wale ari Hall on Friday evening. If you want a photo taken out of a group or an enlargement' from an old photo, try Pafctillo, George street, who makes a specialty of this kind of work. Outside work by arrangement. Telephone 2,013.—£ Advt.] Cactus dahlias have in past years formed a specially attractive feature of the March show of the Dunedin Horticultural Society. This year the display of this “ queen of autumn flowers ” will include, amongst other varieties to be shown for the first time in Dunedin, a perfect white cactus dahlia. To obtain this result growers have been striving for yeans, Stredwick, in England, having at last succeeded. Connoisseurs will have an opportunity of viewing his “ Florence M. Stredwick ” at the forthcoming show I Additional splendid novelties, inducting Conrad, Sirius, Lucifer, Dainty, Violetta,, and others will bo exhibited. Tails of pure hair from 5s to 60s; toupees, hair frames, nets, pearl necklets, hairbrushes : —a large assortment, E. lies, hairdresser; tel. 2,020. —[Advt.] Brisbane advises that Porto Rico, St. Thomas, and Porto Rico St. Croix cables are interrupted, cutting off all stations beyond Porto Rico. Telegrams will be forwarded by the best means without change of tariff. The Siamese office advises the opening of an office at Paket, situated on the island of that name, north of Penang. The same charge will be made as for other offices of Siam. T. Ross’s sale still continues. Everything in the shop reduced. Blouses, skirts, gloves, sunshades, stockings, and umbrellas all sale price. At T. Ross’s sale.—[Advt.] The annual meeting of the Dunedin and Suburban Reserves Conservation Society will bo held in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon, at four o’clock. For the Opera.—All kinds of wigs and make-ups, suitable for the forthcoming opera, procurable at lies’, hairdresser.—[Advt.] Miss Hamann desires children taking part in military carnival dance to meet for practice on Saturday at twelve o’clock; girls on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. More children required for dances.