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Evening Star, Issue 14116, 20 July 1909, Page 4

The Dunedin sittings of the Police Commission closed with a snap yesterday afternoon. The last witness examined was Sergeant Eccles, and when he had finished mating his statement, Mr Bishop, S.M., asked him a question (which His Worship afterwards said had been prompted by a communication from a member of Parliament in the North) as to the reason for his transfer from Whakatane. Sergeant Eccles explained that he had taken charge of a hotel there, as the landlonl had died while Ms wife was away. An anonymous complaint had been made against tan on that score, which he had not seem. The Commissioner of Police referred this complaint to the inspector, and the latter sent a sergeant down to investigate. Witness admitted that he himself had reported on the occurrence, and said that so far as he knew the result of the inquiry had been m his favor. He appeared, however, to labor under so strong a sense of injustice over the anonymous complaint and Ms subsequent transfers to Auckland and Devonpert that Mr Bishop had to check him for his manner of addressing Commissioner Dirniie. The latter explained that the Whakatane matter was considered of such small moment that it was not entered against Eceles’s record, and Eccles was sent to Devonport until the next vacancy for a sergeant occurred, and only had to wait four months for his promotion (which came to him at the early age of thirtyseven). k Witness, before standing down, asked Mr Bishop why this question about his transfer had been put. “In the exercise of mv official discretion. Stand down,” replied His Worship curtly.

Mr Tom Mills intends esstablishing a new paper at the Bluff—the ‘ Awaru Evening Star.’ The following Dominion delegates will attend the seventh Conference of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire, to be held at Sydney from September 14 to 17, under the presidency of Sir Albert Spicer, of London:—Dunedin, Messrs D. M’Pherson (president) and P. Barr (secretary); Invercargill, Mr Crosby Smith; Canterbury, Messrs Marriner (president) and A. Kaye (secretary). The Auckland and Wellington delegates have yet to be selected. The citizens of Dunedin ought to have an intellectual treat to-morrow evening, when Dr Findlay will deliver a public address in the Burns HalL It will be entirely non-party political, and will deal with a number of subjects vitally affecting the welfare of the people, not only in New Zealand, but in nearly every part of the world, such as the new ideals of modern government, poverty, taxation, prison reform, land settlement, and kindred matters. From the. fact that the lecturer for a considerable time occupied the chair of political science at our own University, added to the knowledge that for many years he has been a close student of social subjects, there is every reason to believe that a large and appreciative audience will greet him. Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., leaves Dunedin to-morrow morning, and will hold a sitting of the Police Connnissdon in Oamaru. The Oamaru sitting is not expected to last over the day, the chief reason why that town is being included in the itinerary being that Hon. G. Jones, M.L.C., is dissatisfied with the working of Oamaru as part of the Christchurch district, and wishes the Commission to investigate the matter. The Commission is to open in Timaru on Thursday. '

The monthly meeting of the Moray Place School Committee last night was presided over by Mr A. Sligo. The I toa d master reported 266 on the roll, and that the average attendance for the quarter was 235, Tire inspector’s report on the annual examination of the school was submitted, and was satisfactory. Mr A. Sligo and Dr Stenhouse were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. The United Temperance Reform Council were granted permission to display on the walls of the school rooms copies of physical deterioration placards. For receiving stolen- property—to wit, 251b of brass, valued at 12s 6d—James Strong was convicted at the Port Chalmers Court- this forenoon, and fined 20s and costs (3s). He purchased the brass for dj)d per _ lb, the value of this particular hind of brass, known as gunmetal, being 6d per lb. The Bench stated that if there were no receivers of such stuff it would not be stolen. Messrs D. A. De Mans and J, Watson were the presiding J.P.s.

The first shipment of Hobart' apples one of 600 cases—to gain the advantage of a halfpenny reduction in duty as from July 14 arrived here by the Manuka today. Local apples are finished, and the market is pretty firm, so that, in. view also of the quality of the Shipment, it is not expected that prices will go back.

In response to representations in respect to the alleged loss of revenue to the new dock owing to. vessels going to Australia for survey, where the conditions are said to be easier, the Port Chalmers Council have received the following communication from the Hon. J. A. Millar, Minister of Marine:—“l am in receipt of copy of resolution passed by your Council in regard to the system adopted by shipping surveyors in the survey of ships within the, Dominion, and in reply inform you that the representations contained in the resolution will be carefully considered.”

A deputation from the dubs using the North Ground waited on the Reserves Committee of the City Council yesterday, with a view of getting some of the spoil from the George street track taken to the ground with the object of having a terrace formed round it. The matter was referred to Mr Tannock for a report, and will probably come before the next meeting of the Council. »

Mr Justice Williams has granted letters of administration re Arthur .Morgan, of Waimate, laborer, on the application of Mr J. H. Moore.

Some malicious person has been interfering with the plants in the Winter Gardens by pulling oranges off the trees. A sharp look-out will be kept in future, with a view of putting a stop to wanton mischief of this nature.

A deputation from expressmen in connection with the City by-laws waited on the General Committee of the City Council yesterday with regard to what was considered an unnecessary hardship. It was pointed out that if an expressman had a job he was not allowed to accept an engagement on his way back to the stand. He was compelled to return to the stand, •which meant that anyone wanting an express would have to go to the stand for one. The Committee decided to carefully consider the matter, with a view of removing .the^hazdsUpw.

» day’s job -for the bejj^Si; ~ ployed, atod others do manage -to’ discover that the- garden wants digging or the wood woula'be ’all the better toi being chopped,’ Bonny is regularly, and consistently shaming us all by surrendering his very-life in the good cause. Many ont-of-work men have gone up-country and found at least a subsistence in rabbiting. The outlay is not heavy. A couple of ferrets at, say, 10s each, a net, and a deter- | minalion to do something—these are thel essentials of the outfit. Prime winter doe- ] skins are worth to-day up to 2s lid per i lb;' buckskins may bring Is fid. About six skins go to the pound. The rabhiter does not, of course, get these rates• but after paying all charges there is, we are assured, a reasonable profit.' Just now the skins from Bsrewood, Hyde, and oilier cold parte of Otago are particularly good, on account of the extra .fur, and there is a ready market for all that are brought in. Our inquiries show that the returns this winter are about double what they were last winter. On all the facts to hand it would appear that a man who really cannot get anything else to do might at any rate inquire about this industry, and figure out his chances of giving it a trial as a stand-by. Or Tapley, who accompanied the mayor to Christchurch, says that he would like to see public baths erected on a central site in this City. He did not think that baths at each end of the town 'would pay, because they would have to have two staffs of attendants,, in addition to two plants for hearing puropses. He would like to know first; however, whether the Y.M-C.A. baths would be available for non-members of the Association. He was fully convinced that Dunedin was behind the times in the matter of public conveniences, and he was determined to support the proposal of the mayor for the construction of underground ' conveniences here. It is understood that, in view of an advertised picture performance to be given in the Burns Hall, action is being taken by the City Council with a view of insisting that the by-laws in relation to such performances are enforced, alsp the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1908. Notice has been served on the parties concerned, directing attention to these requirements. Sanders, 181 George street, has a furniture sale on. It’s worth a visit.—[Advt.] Rescue Lodge, 1.0. G.T., celebrate their fifth anniversary by a concert in the Odd-1 fellows’ Hall, Kensington, to-night;-, at eight 1 o’clock, when a good programme will be pre-'i seated. ■ i Mr Morris is the one photographer in the 1 Dominion who is able to make you a “ pencil ” portrait from an old or faded photograph. He has a new pencil portrait of a child in his vestibule. It is considered very good, and is much admired. Go arid see the picture. Telephone 859.—[Advh]

A notice to members of the Loyal Albion Lodge, M.U.X.0.0.F,, appears in our advertising columns.

Pot, watch, dock, and jewellers’ repairs A. J* Sfaaw, 13 Rattray street, Is recommended. Absolutely the best in Dunedin.—[Advt.] The montWy meeting of the Burns dub will be held in the Art Gallery Hall on Wednesday evening’. A glass of Speight’s beer at lunch and supper is better than all the tea in China.— [Advt.] The Dunedin.. Technical School’s second term commences on Monday, 26th inst. Dr Findlay’s address at the Bums Hall on Friday on behalf of the Free Kindergarten Association and Froebel Club promises to be well attended from the way in which the tickets are being inquired for, and considering the treat we feel sure is in store for the audience the sum charged for admission—viz.. Is—should ensure a- bumper house.

We aim to give the very best in portrait photography. Otir name stands for all that is good at moderate charges. Acme Photo. Company, George street north.—[Advt.] Your attention is directed to the splendid instantaneous photographic work made by electric light by Frost, George street. Being able to make pictures at night makes it most convenient for groups. Ladies attending balls, etc,, can be taken before the function, obviating special preparation. Telephone 331. —[Advt.]