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Evening Star, Issue 14001, 6 March 1909, Page 6

“ When the future historian of New Zealand has critically examined the characteristics and actions of its great men, I am firmly convinced that the name of Hie Hon. J. A. Alillar will stand out in bold relief as being one of its most painstaking, one of its most clear sighted, and ono of its roost fearless public men ” Thus the Rev. Father O'Donnell, of Queenstown.

Band went down the harbor last nigbt in motor launches, and took part in a successful concert held for the purpose of raising funds to defray the cost of laying asphalt paths round the Bower Harbor School.

Legislation, like medicine, requires to bo token in homeopathic doses.”—-Thus the Minister of Railways at Queenstown last night.

A desperate tug of war between four men and an octopus took place the other day in the Lower Harbor. One of the men on the suction dredge was taking soundings ns the vessel steamed across to deposit a load of spoil from the “ new cut into the old channel dose to the Kaik beach. At one cast of the lead some difficulty was experienced in pulling it to the surface, but the leadsman thought only of floating seaweed nntil he found that the •lead resisted his efforts to pull it on board Looking over the side, lie saw a large octopus had entwined two of its arms round the lead and lino, and with its other tentacles was clinging to the side of the vessel. Another man came to the leadsman’s assistance, but the united efforts of the two men failed to drag the lead and Ime from the embrace of the octopus. Two more dredge hands came along and fastoned a boathook into the body of the octopus, but the combined efforts of the four men were unequal to the task of pulling it poddy up the ship’s side or getting the lead line clear. It was hard for four men on deck to acknowledge defeat by an octopus down at the water line. There followed a determined onHaughfc that resolved itself into a life-and-death struggle for the octopus, but despite the iron hook digging into its vitals the tentacles retained hold of the line and of the vessel’s side. Suddenly the boathook came away from the writhing —the iron hook, half an inch in diameter, had snapped—the tentacles released their hold, and the octopus quickly disappeared under the bottom of the dredge. The men on the dredge estimated the mins of the octopus to bo about 9ffc long. “I agree with Father O’Donnell that the charm of Wakatipu is its splendid isolation, far from the buzzing telephone and the more wretched telegraph.”—The Hon. J. A, Millar at Queenstown last night. Yesterday we published a paragraph to n^ ■ V ,afc the K;trlt; «e Homo gets JjOJO subsidy from the Government, and not £SOO as stated by ladies in Christj?o, were , ;l PP r <>aching the Hon. Mr Buddo for a larger subsidy to their society. Otrr paragraph was wrong, owin" to a misunderstanding over the ’phone” The Dunedin society did get a subsidy of £SOO. The remark which our informant wished to correct was one to the effect that the Karitane Home also gets a proportion of another £SOO which is divided among seven societies. The real fact is that Hospital Saturday fund is divided between the hospital and five other objects, and towards these other objects (the Karitane Home is one of them) the Government give £2OO. “ Of all the strong men in New Zealand who have risen from the ranks, the Hon. Mr Millar must be recognised among the strongest.”—A tribute by Air Davey. M.P. '

- Mr O.'CL Graham, coroner, and a jury .df sis made an exhaustive inquiry yestetday .afternoon into the circumstances surrounding the death of Samuel Campbell (forty--.who was found lying in a rmrafnjw rendition near the Queen’s Rtnftn© last Monday night, and who died in the hospital on Thursday at 6 tun., without regainconsciousness. “It was necessary, explained Mr Graham, “to go fully into the matter, for in such cases it,was very often alleged that the police were not sufficiently careful. ’ In the matter of proffering evidence to clear up the cause of Campbell’s rendition when found Mid his subsequent death, the police officials spared no effort to bring forward, witnesses who knew something, however little, about the caseDr Roberts, who made a post mortem examination of the deceased’s body, deposed that he found a. small fracture of the skull, and. that the brain on the right side was the seat of extensive bleeding. He two anterior portions of the brain were also lacerated and full of blood. The condition of the injuries could be best explained as being thq result of a fall on the back of the hejid, causing a fracture and severe concussion of .the brain. The injury was sufficient to cause death. The brain had the appearance of chronic alcoholism, and a man in that condition would be more liable to suffer death from a fall than a man whose brain was not similarly affected It was very difficult for laymen to differentiate between the early stages of brain hemorrhage and the condition of extreme drunkenness. Dr Crawford, of the hospital staff, explained that it was not until deceased’s head had been shaved that he detected a swelling above and behind the right ear, and a somewhat similar swelling on the left side of the head towards the back. There was no external wound. William Blair, an ironmoulder, gave evidence as to seeing Campbell suddenly swerve and fall on the footpath like a log. Witness thought Campbell mast have been overpowered by a sort of fit. Constable Cameron, in the coarse of evidence, mentioned that Campbell could consume an enormous quantity of strong drink, and not show itseffect in his -walk. It affected his speech, and made him practically dumb. After hearing further evidence, which showed that the police .had treated the man carofully, and were justified in considering luni to be helplessly drunk, the jury returned a unanimous verdict that the cause of death was hemorrhage on the brain, the result of a fall on the back of the head. A rider was added “ that the jury were of the unanimous opinion that there was no negligence or want of care on the part of the police.”

Ten picnics by rail to-day. Palmerston Presbyterian Sunday School, Puketeraki, booked 150; Sawyers Bay Sunday School, Warrington, 150; Morrison and Co., Waxungton, 100; Woodhaugh Sunday School, Wingatui, 100; ‘Otago Daily Times,’ Stewart’s Gully, 250; Otago Foundry, Wailiola, 100; combined printers, Waihola, 500; Kew Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Abbotsford, 150; St. Clair Congregational Sunday School, Abbotsford, 80; St. Clair Presbyterian Sunday School Eumside, 80. The regular meeting of tire Port Chalmers School Committee was held last evening, and attended by Messrs J. M’Lachlan (chairman), J. Atill, J. Smaill, R. Bauchop, F. W. Platts, J. Emerson, and A. W. Hilber. The Visiting Committee reported finding everything in fairly good order. The rector reported the rou numbers to be: Primary department, 409, with an average of 380; secondary department, 23, with a full attendance; the total attendance at the school being 403. The attendance sliield had been won three times by Standard VI. and once by Standard 111. The Visiting Committee for the month are Messrs R. Rauchop and A. W. Ilillier.

In the Juvenile Court this morning two boys were charged with stealing two fishing lines, four boxes of cartridges, and a quantity of fish-hooks, all valued at 11s 3d, the property of A. and W. M’Carthy. It was mentioned that the firm named had suffered considerably in the past from pilfering of goods by boys. Mr Widdowson, S.M., severely admonished and discharged the hoys, who pleaded guilty, on condition that their parents thrashed them. Everybody may not know, but it is a fact, that we are to have a public halfholiday on Tuesday next. Section 59 of the new Licensing Act provides for a public iioliday from noon on every day on which a licensing poll is taken, and' also for stopping tlie sale of alcohol between 12 noon and 7 p.m. Section 123 of the Legislative Act makes the same provhflbns generally with regal’d to holidays on election days, and by this Act it is also clear that, whilst factories need not close, the employees must be given reasonable opportunity of recording their votes without a deduction of wages.

A charge against Alary A. Byron of selling whisky without a license was dismissed in the Gore Court yesterday, as the police evidence was not corroborated to the magistrate’s satisfaction. Air Hanlon defended. There is a great deal of feeling in the town against one of the witnesses for the police, and he was taken from the courthouse to the railway station by back ways under the escort of two constables.

There has been considerable delay in the completion of the new Mining School, and there is little likelihood of the building being ready for the commencement of the University session. A groat part of the delay is alleged to have been duo to the fact that the contractor completed the whole of the attic flooring construction contrary to the plans and specifications, and this necessitated its removal. We have been informed that a penalty clause was inserted in the agreement with the contractor.

The traffic returns for the tramways during the fortnight ended February 27 were: Receipts, £2,574 6s 6d; mileage, 42,254 miles 8 chains. The figures for the corresponding fortnight of last year were: Receipts, £2,476 9s 9d; mileage, 42,759 miles 3 chains.

This is Hospital Saturday at Invercargill. Says the ‘ Soutiiland Times ’: “ Further comment is needless, as complete and unescapable arrangements have been Jnnde to remind every person in the town several times of the fact.”

The garden party this afternoon at AlrP. R. Sargood’s grounds, Marinoto, in connection with the Y.M.C.A., was largely attended, and the guests spent a pleasant time, the weather being just as it could be wished for outdoor enjoyment. First offenders for drunkenness may save money if they attend the Police Court in future to answer the charge against them, Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., m th© Police Court this morning mentioned that he intended to double the fine in the case of offenders who did not appear. Seven hundred cadets marched from the Octagon down Princes street this afternoon. Mr A. AI. Miller (for West’s Picture Syndicate) took a cinematogram at the Fountain. The picture will be screened in England. It is worth while to call on H. Sanders, 121 George street, when you want reliable furniture.—[AdvL] For watch, dock, and jeweller a’ repairs A. 3. Shaw, 13 Rattray street, is recommended. Absolutely the best in Dunedin.—[AdvtJ The ‘Triad’ for March contains the usual amount of interesting matter. Criticism bulks large. Madame Ada Crossley and the Welsh Male Choir are not forgotten. A-para-graph is quoted by the ‘ Triad ’ from ‘ Music ’ (London), in which that .journal says of the ‘Triad’s’ criticisms:—“lt is exceedingly smart, yet fair, in its criticisms.” The illustrations are as good as usual, and readers will find the current number most entertaining.—[Advt.[ A meeting of ladies and gentlemen favorable to tho formation of a tennis el,ih j a Caversham will be held in the Presbyterian Hall on Monday evening. Wilkinson and Son, chemists, stock Dr Cathell’s remedy for corpulency and obesity. In boxes 3s 6d. by post 3s 9d.—£Advti] The directors of the Bank of Australasia have declared a dividend and a bonus, payable on the 2nd April. Maheuo is advertised to run marine excursions on Sunday in the morning and afternoon. Get Wise: Some people are not aware of the moderate charges for the beautifuliyfinished work done by Mr Steadman, Acme Photo. Company, George street.—[Advi.] The Otago Rowing Association’s annual regatta will be held on Lake Waihola on Tuesday, 23rd inst. ,

The annual meeting of the Footballers' Accedent Reserve Fund will be held-in Mr E. S. Wilson’s Board Room on Wednesday evening, 24th inst. Speight’s ale and stout ma acknowledged by the Dominion public to be the best on the markej.—fAdvk] Members of the Master Lodge (Masonic) will meet in Masonic Hall, Moray place, on MLonday evening.

A ’notice to members of Lodge Cargill Elwinning, S.C., appears in our advertising oohimns.

The famous M’Clinton’s Soap, WoMioy with pictures of his noted model Irish village at the Franeo-British Exhibition, is shown in Waters’s chemist, window, 20 Princes street. -£Advt.J

Tho annual meeting of the O.BJ’.U. will be held in Trades Hall on Saturday evening, 27th inst.

The annual meeting of the Dominion Rubber Company, Ltd., will be held in the company’s office on Monday afternoon.

‘ The Mikado ’ show pictures now on exhibition at the Dresden Piano Company’s are the work of Arthur A. Hinnie. Studio, corner George and Hanover streets. Dunedin. •Telephone I,974.—[Advt.] * A harvest thanksgiving service will be conducted in North-east Valley Baptist Church to-morrow. A festival sale will be held in the local Town Hall on Monday evening. Members of the Furniture Trades Union are notified that the monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th, instead of Thursday, 11th inst.

Visitors to Portobello, Broad Bay, and Bussells will find the Matariki and Moerangi time-table under the shipping news on page 1. A meeting of tho Painters’ Union wifi bo held in, Trades Hall on Monday evening. Mr A. C. Fleming, from Falkirk, Scotland, will conduct the service in Town Hall, South Dunedin, to-morrow evening. Mr Hngfa Paton, the Scottish evangelist, will commcnco a fortnight’s mission by taking both services in tqe First Church tomorrow. He is spoken of as a man with a large and varied experience, and as being a most effective and convincing platform speaker. The position of Mr Morris as a leader in portrait photography has for many years been well assured. His portraits axe always soft and delicate, and are beautifully finished in every way. They have the merit of portraying people at their very best, without loss of character or individuality.—fAdvt] The Rescue Lodge of Good Templars will hold a Gospel temperance meeting in tho South Dunedin Town HoQ to-morrow evening at eight o’clock in connection with the Dunedin South Licensing Committee election. The local ministers and the five candidates of the Temperance party wiD address the meeting. The combined church choirs will lead the singing. The Central Mission anniversary promises to be a success. It will be held on Sunday, 14th March, and the evening preacher in the Garrison Hall will be Rev. W. Mhyer, of London, who wih be assisted by Dr Barnardo’s boys. The anniversary tea on the 17lh inst. will be a function of reunion, and all friends, past and present, are being urged to attend. A musical programme is being a ranged to follow.

F. and F. Martin, Octagon, announce furniture extraordinary sale is now going on, and we confidently invite furnishing folk to look through our stock, which must be enormously reduced Hue month, and the prices will sell it.—[Advt.] A meeting of the Waterside Workers’ Union will be held, in Trades Hall on Monday evening.

Young men and young women are specially invited to a service in the Hanover Street Baptist Church to-morrow evening, when Rev. W. Hay will begin a series of special monthly services, and will answer the question “How can I make the most'and best of myself ” A farewell meeting to the Rev. W. Saunders will be held in the Moray Place Congregational Church on Wednesday evening.