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Evening Star, Issue 13001, 21 December 1906, Page 4

Our readers may ha-e been puzzled over a paragraph in last night's paper stating that Mr Sco't had given notice to njove at the Education Board a motion about the municipal rates. WV now explain. Tbo motion referred to was duly carried, as an-, nor need in our iss'Jo of W«lnetjday, and school committees need not worry about it further. The motion of which Mr Scott has giv«en notico refers to another subjectaltogether. It reads thus : —""To encourage cemmittces to improve the condition of the school and grounds ilnder their charge, th? Board will bo prepared to subsidise at the- rate of £ for £ ail moneys raised and expended in connection with the above. A subsidy shall on no account be paid uniesa tbe Board's sanction to the expenditure has b«M obtained prior to the works being carried out. ,vnd ail applications for such sauctkm must be accompanied by a full statement of the proposed work and an estimate of the cost." Tbe explanation is teat in the hurry of going to press yesterday the inot ; on was sent to ns bv mistake.

"" Nearly thrce-qu\rt«rt of a million is being spent annuallv in New Zealand on education. Ttat.'will average, from £4 10.* to £1 15s per head on every male adult in tbe colony, and it is as much as a small colony can stand." r iTw«> were Mr J. F. Arnold's words at the break-up ceremony of the Morning™ School last night. He added ; "The amount being spent on education is the only returu that the poorer classa) of th_- community .ir,- receivinir for tlie taxes they bavi> to pay."

When the question of electrical supply w> North-east Valley was under discussion by the City Council on Wednesday. Hie Worship the Mayor pu: several pertinent qnestioua to the oily electrical engineer. Among others h<" asked: " If w« can eell all the electricity generated by tho 2,000 h-p. at tic pricbS tot down. Trill it pay on the total cost of the worts?" Mr Goodman said: " Yes. If 1 bad noi, thought bo 1 would not havo eonglit the position of electrical engineer, as it would not be satisfactory to take office in :i concern thai would prove non-paying.'* In reply to a farther question, by His Worship", the engineer mid that he considered all the power generated would be eold, and added that be also thought that there would bo a demand for tho increased power that is provided in the extension oi installation*. The compensation cases Jjaing v. the Corporation and Botting v. tho Cotporntiaa—cknne for compensation in respect to road-widening for tramway purpasMi near Qrm*a Corner I—wtre 1 —wtre continued before His Honor Mr Jnstico Cooper and Messrs .T. F. Woodhounr iind T. Chalmers (assessors) to-day. Mr Stephens appealed for Loing. Mr Adams for Botting, and Mr W. C. MaeGregor for the Corporatioiu 'JlteCourt was engaged during the dav in hearing further oTprrt evidence, and the cses were

Tbo Kaikorai Presbyterian Sunday ecbool picnic was held at Quarantine Island on Saturday. The cost of tho excursion will be defrayed by a special congregational collection taken np on Sunday next, this being the day set apart annually for the Sunday school picnic fund, although the picnic is not usually held till January. 'The Otago Education Board hare definitely decided to convert the Union Street School into a Normal School, and to erect a new Training College on the Cumberland street side of the Union street site. The Government have granted the noeeswxy money, and the plans are now being prepared. The Board hope to bo in a position to call for tenders at the February meeting. The building » to be of two rtorcys, in brick. A canvass is being made in Donedin on behalf of a proposed new newspaper, to bo commenced at tho Bluff. 'The Bluff Advocate and Stewart Island Herald' is mentioned as the probable name of the publication, should it see light. At to-day's inquest on the body of the man Rainham, who was one of the victims of the fatal accident at the Glen Road Quarry yesterday, a theory advanced to explain the charge exploding eighteen hours after it was set was that there was a gap in the powder, that the fire smouldered very slowly along the coating of the fuse till it reached the powder again, and then ignited it. In the course of his speech at the Morjiington School break-up hat evening Mr J. F. Arnold, M.H.8., had some interesting things ta teH parents and teachers. He said that for many years they bad been agitating to change the system by .which the staff of a school were paid according to the attendance, and they had cot bees able to break down that system. In consequence of the epidemic of measles hero, pressure was brought to bear on the Government, which caused: them- to take •■

step in Uw right direction by permitting the Education Board to average the attendance for other quarters titan the one in which it feH through the epidemic. He believed that the Government would coon come to the conclusion, that the system wart a wrong one. At the Police Court this afternoon Frederick Tanner was charged with failing to provide for the maintenance of" his illegitimate child, of which Nellie Groves was the mother. After evidence His Worship dismissed the case.

On Christmas Day the local Telegraph Office will be open from 9-30 a-m. to 10 s-m. and sto 5-30 p.nv.; and Boxing Day from 9 a-m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. The Telephone Exchange will be kept open continuously, as usual- On New Year's Day tie office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight. The Telephone Exchange will be kept open continuously, aa usual. B« there Th» furniture tale of the gear son in full swing at 86 George street. San ders.—[Advt.] In spite of tbe keenest competition the business of Smith and Smith, Ltd., increases. The firm are now showing their Christmas stock of wall papers and friezes, suitable for drawing and dining rooms, halls, and studies, »nd invite purchaser! to inspect goods. Smith and Smith, Ltd.. Octagon.—[AdvtO Thirty-six new silk embroidered blouse lengths, 3s lid; real lace doyleya. Hi; hand embroidered tray cloths, la 3d; tea cokeys from 2s 6d; and a. splendid stock ladies' plain, openwork, and embroidered stockings, Is, Is 6d, Is lid. At T. Bow's.—[Adrt.] If you have a chill or cold, go and procure a bottle of Tussieura. [lo9] We reciprocate the seasonable, greetings of the City Council and staff, the Bailwmy staff, and others. Messrs H. Wise and Co. wish to notify that they have dispensed with tbe services of J. B. Thompson as canvasser.—[Advt.] The directors cf tho Dunodin Amateur Ground Company have built a stand at Carisbrook for ground members, and ground members' ticket/;, available until December 31, 1901. can now be. obtained on application to the secretary. The ticket admits holder and lady to ground and members' stand at smy time during the year. Mr Hendy invites ladies and gentlemen to inspect choice variety of new and inexpensive gooda just opened suitable for Christmas presents.—[Advt] Passengers and cargo nx E.M.S. Ruapehu from London will arrive here to-morrow per the Warrimoo. Special attention is called to Simon Brothers' (George street) special holiday shipments choice boots and shoes, just opened.— [Advt.l Ladies' blouse and skirt costumes, complete, lis 6d; pretty blouses from 2s 6d; stylish flounced sfcirts from 3s lid; and a splendid stock sunshades, umbrellas, and corsets. At T. Ross's—[Advt.] For stiff joints, lame back, contracted muscles, nothing beats Witch's Oil. [lo9] A special time-table has been arranged for the Maheno and (or) Moerangi for the Christmas holidays, and is advertised elsewhere. This s&ould meet iht of visitors down the bay. Mr Morris makes the most charming portrait studies of all children. Tneir portraits are beautifully soft, naturally lifelike, and totally unstudied. Charges, 21s per dozen, cabinet eree. See specimens m vestibule, the studio, Princes street. —[Advt.] The Dunedin and Kaikorai Tram Company have arranged a drag service for the holidays from tram terminus to Halfway I Bush. For particulars seo our advertising columns.

During Christmas week we shall show the finest and cheapest assortment of handkerchiefs, belts, lace lies, purses, bags, fichus, and collars. At T. Ross's, importer.—[Advt.] If you want the newest designs in footwear, visit Simon's Continental Boot Depot, Princes street (opposite Post Office.).—[Advt.]

Attention is directed to the alteration in the Christchurch expresses during tho holidays. See advertisement in thi» issue. To promote proper assimilation of 7°ut food take Dr Ensor> Tamer Juice. C lo9 ] For the holidays* Panamas, Javas, Burn lilands, Babettes, trimmed or untrimmed. Miss Hinds, milliner, 3 High street (opposite D.l.C.—TAdvt.l The Mornington Cricket Club's new pavilion will be opened to-morrow, at 2 p-m. sharp. Afternoon tea dispensed. Ladies invited. F. and P. Martin, Octagon, call special attention to purchasers of household furniture, and also new handsome Xmas and New Year presents. Seo our windows and prices. Tliey are tempting.—[Advt.] We have just opened, specially for Christmas trade, three cases long glpvea in Suede and Suede Lisle, in white, black, and new shades, from Is lid pa/r, and a grand lot of lovely kid gloves at 2s 6d, 2s lid, and upwards. At T. Boss's.—{Advt.] Tussieura for coughs and cold has stood tie test of time. [lo9]