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Evening Star, Issue 12865, 14 July 1906, Page 6

After we went to press-yesterday tLe Mutational Institute considered Mr G. Macdonald's motion that the following remu. be forwarded to the next meeting of the Council of the New Zealand Educational Institute:—" That the time has arrived when university degree examinations should be conducted within the colony." Speaking to his motion, Mr Macdonald' urged that if the proposed change were made it would alleviate the anxiety now caused by the tfelay in waiting months to hear the results of examinations. Examinations could be held annually instead of at the end of two years' work. Ho also urged tho absurdity of compelling a student who has failed in one subject only to sit again in all subjects. By holding annual examinations, with on additional examination in February, tho authorities might enable many students lo save a year of their university course, and thus put less strain upon their pockets, without lessening the value of degrees. He understood that this concession was already granted to medical students, then why not to art students? He urged also the competency of our New Zealand professors to properly conduct the examinations. After discussion the the motion was unanimously carried. Votes of thanks to the Executive, the Athenaeum Committee, and the Press, and the business of the session was at an end.

A summons has been filed in the Supreme Court here by Percival Clay Neill, a contributory of the Colonial Rank, and one of the defendants in tho action brought by Victor Braund, the other being George M'Lean, charging them that, as directors of the Bank, they made falfe reports referring to the position of the Bank, to balancesheets, reports, and speeches. Mr Neill now lodges a summons asking that orders for the destruction of the books and papers of the Bank be suspended, which is practically the same application as that made by Mr Braund. The ground upon which Mr Ncill's request is made is that the books and papers are necessary for the defence in the action brought by Mr Braund. On one of the very cold days of this week a gang of workmen out in an exposed situation—say, at the Taieri—shivered and felt benumbed as the bleak wind pierced their bodies, and after an hour or two they suggested to "the boss" that it was the sort of day for a half-holiday by tho fire. He wag of the same mmd, too; but, as he thought, he spied a party of damsels in petticoats frisking about, half a mile away, and evidently enjoying a game of hockey. " Look at the girls," he said ; " are we going home while they can find amusement in the cold?" And somehow or other the men then felt game enough to stick to their job. What a power for good tho girls are!

At a sitting of the Juvenile Court this morning a boy about fourteen years of age was charged with having, on the 12th of July, broken into the premises of Gee Wee, of Mornington, and stolen therefrom a metal watch and chain valued at £1 10s. _ The accused pleaded guilty, and the magistrate convicted him and ordered him to come up for sentence when called upon. Talking to-day with Mr J. Wren, who has the contract for repainting the Stock Exchange tower, ha said that when he painted it eighteen years ago the arrow above the vane was stuck in the direction of S.W., and that he was then told it had been so for many years. The arrow is still rusted tight, and as all efforts to move it are fruitless a new arrow is to be supplied, working in a socket, which is really an oil well with a cover to keep out rain. The clock is also being attended to so as to make it ring the hours.

Some road mending is urgently required in Lower High street near its junction with Gaol and Castle streets. This morning at one part the footway was so deep in mud that a small-sized policeman might have got bogged. Our recent paragraph about the enlargement of the Leviathan Hotel merely mentinned one of the contracts. In a chat this morning with Mr Connor, he said that about £5,000 is being expended on the place, that it will have sixty moro rooms, and when completed will be the largest hotel (temperance or otherwise) in the colony. Mr J. A. X. Riedle yesterday received the following cablo-from Mr J. Nevin Tait; —" Mdlle Dolores arriving next steamer; Besses of the Barn Band arriving Christmas ; Clara Butt following immediately afterwards,"

'the Dunedin Drainage and Sewerage Board supply the following rain statistics for the past week :—July 8, .070 in; 9th, .OOOin; 10th, .040 in; 11th, .130 in; 12th, .020 in; 13th, .020 i n; 14th, .090 in; total, .370 in. Days on which rain fell, six. Total for 1906 to date, 12.460 in.

Shortly we shall have the Competitions Society annual festival on again. It is fixed to open on the 2nd October and close on the 12th. Most of the judges are appointed. Mr C. N. Baeyertz has agreed to again judge in the elocution contests; Mr Maughan Barnett is to be the judge of music, and the others are— Mr J. B. Callan, inpromptu speech; Mr John Roberts (with another), prepared speech; Mr J. H. Hosking, impromptu debate; Mr A. Wilson, original poem; Mr John Fuller, story without words. The judges of the essay and the Scripture essay are not yet appointed. Competitors will be pleased to know that Mrs Montague is to be the accompanist. In recognition of bis efforts in the promotlon of the teachers' superannuation scheme, Mr J. Jeffc*jy was yesterday presented wdth a gold watch by tho teachers of Otago, Mr G. Macdonald made the presentation at fhe close of the business of the Educational Institute, and Mr Jeffery was heartily cheered. la the course of a fitting reply, the recipient said that in singling him out for this honor teachers must not forget three otherworkers who had been prominent in this matter—viz., Mr Stenhouse, who began the agitation twenty years ago, Mr C- Smeaton, and Mr W. Davidson Also, he sincerely thanked those who had stood by him last year in his advocacy of what he believed to be an improvement in the Superannuation Bill,

At the City Police Court thia morning Edward Broadbent, for drunkenness, was fined ss, and ordered to pay-2e for cab hire, in default twenty-four houra' imprisonment.

| An exceptional aMortment of hand-made furniture is offered at lower prieei than ever, banders, 88 George street.-TAdvt.il A health lecture will be given in the Viavi Rooms. Bank of N.2. Chambers, on Tuesday afternoon. I The subject for Dr WaddeK's lecture for to-morrow evening on some contributions of science to religion is ' Selfishness in the Light of Science and Scripture.' Diseases of the stomach quickly cured by taking Dr Ensor'a Tamer juice. [lo9] The Navals' ball promises to be a gigantic success this year. Tickets are selling freely, and early application is necessary for .the remaining few. Obtainable from meinbirs of the company In view of the advances in leather, It will be of interest to beads of families and others to read Simon Brothers', Princes street, advertisement. Their annual stock-taking sale is now on.—[Advt.] At Trinity Methodist Church io-morrow night the Rev. C. H. Laws, 8.A., will preach on ' The Credibility of the Gospels.' This is ihe first of a series of sermons on 'Who was Jesus Christ?'

The Rev. W. Hay will be the speaker at the men's meeting in fce Garmon ffn'l to morrow afternoon. His subject will be 'The Future of tho Church and the Future ol ukWorker. Are They to Lie Apart?' There will be the usual musical service. The evening service will be conducted by ihe Rev. W. A. Sinclair, who will make a personal siatement to the congregation. Ladies' flannel and flannelette blouses, bright, cheerful patterns, tricky styles, immense assortment, clearing at Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid; also few eravenetto coats, 7s lid. •At T. Ross's sale.—[Advt.j To-morrow evening, in Trades Hall, Mr G. A. Rawson will deliver a lecture which should prove of interest to those who enjoy a scJentific address. The lecturo is aititled "The Chief Structural Affinities of Man and the Anthropoid^Apes,' and will be illustrated by thirty-four lantern slides.

The annual ball <n connection T»ith Lodge Celtic, S.C., held in the Choral Hall, Moray place, on Friday, 27th inst. Dr Ensor"s Tamer juice is a purely herbal compound for liver, kidney troubles.—Tlo9l An extmordinaiy general meeting of shareholders in the New Zealand Insurance Company will be held at Auckland on Tuesday, 24th inst., when a resolution in favor of increasing the capital of the company to £1.500.000 by tho creation of 25.000 new shares of £lO each will bo considered. The meeting will also be called upon to consider a proposal that the company b<\ registered under the Companies Act, 1903, as a company limited by shares, and that the word " limited" be added to their name. A. meeting of shareholders in the Southern Starr-Bowketf; Society will be held on Monday, 23rd inst., when two appropriations will bo disposed of. This society have decided to start a No. 2 group, and applications for shares are new being received. An interesting booklet illustrating the objects of the society and the. benefits to be derived from membership has been issued, and is well worth perusal by those who are desirous of acquiring homes of their own.

Some of the most beautiful designs in fancy combs are to be seen at Hendy's Hairdressing Rooms. Prices range from 6d to 21s each; inspection invited.—[Advt.] At Chalmers Church to-morrow evening the Rev. D. Maclennan will give an address on ' Presbyterianism; Its Origin and Principles.' A branch of the Free Kindergarten Association is to bo cpened on Monday afternoon in St. Peter's Schoolroom, Caversham. The school is to be put in charge of Miss Ccpeland and assistants. At the inaugural ceremony it is expected that addresses will be fiiven by Mr T. K. Sidey, M.H.R., Mr Jas. Allen, M.H.R., Mr D. R. White. Canon King, and others. Friends of the kindergarten movement are cordially invited. Nest Friday night in the South Dunedin Town Hall the Forbury Club are holding a basket social. Dancing commences at eight o'clock.

Tamer juice gives you clean bowels, « healthy stomach, and lively liver. 11091 The Military Carnival Committee are doing what they can to hurry up the drawing of the art union. Blocks and tickets must be io by the 18th, and the Committee will then meet and fix a date for drawing, probably the 25th inst. The aimual meeting of the Dunedin and Suburban Mutual Money Club will be held in Messrs Pr.iin, Mitchell, and Co.'s office on the 25th inst. The club have had a successful run, having earned sufficient to enable the trustees to declare a second dividend of 8 per cent, per annum.

Mr Morris, artist in photography, gives special attention to portrait studies in bride' eostume, wedding groups, etc. Long exper ence, combined with a most perfectlyequipped studio, enables him to render the texture of light draperies to the begt possible advantage. See specimens, studio, Princes street.—[Advt)

In the Oddfellows' Hall, Albany street, on Monday night the anniversary concert id connection with the Lily of the Valley Lodge will be given; admission sixpence. Sidney WolPs concert wil! be given in the Garrison Hall on Wednesday, July 25. The Committee of the Otago Cricket Umpires' Association will meet at Messrs Grace and Wilson's room on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Business urgent. If your liver's out of order don't be imposed upon. Take Tamer juice. [lo9] Rev. R. Mackie will preach in South Dunedin Presbyterian Church to-morrow. In the evening he continues his series of addresses on 'The Making of a Leader and Legislator,' speaking on 'The Forks of the Read.'

During "The Fatal Wedding' Company's season the train usually leaving for Port Chalmers at 11 p.m. will be delayed till 11.15.