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Evening Star, Issue 14163, 13 September 1909, Page 4

Die hearing of the civil action Gorlitz v._ Kubelik, m which plaintiff claims £3,000 damages from the celebrated violinist, will bo begun at the Supreme Court to-morrow beforo Mr Justice Williams and a special jury.

Tho carriage of passengers to the Carisbrook Ground on Saturday afternoon was a big order, but the tramways department were equal to all the demands made on them. There, was not a hitch, and not a complaint or a growl on the part of tho thousands carried over tho lino to Carisbrook, a fact which speaks for itself Heavy out-loading started at 2 p.m., and continued right up to tliree o'clock. A special car was despfcached from tho Post Office on an average of one-minute intervals, soventeen specials being used for this purpose. Twenty special cars were in wailing at Carisbrook for the return loading. Seven of thoso specials returned for a second load. The total number of passengers carried was 43,647, made up as f0110w5:—26,407 10w5:—26,407 one penny fares, 14,734 twopenny fares, 2,506 threepenny fares. The total receipts amounted to £258 17s 7d. This compares very favorably with the receipts taken at tho last Wellington match which was played at Caledonian Grounds on September 21, 1907. On that day the passengers carried numbered 36,326, the total receipts being £2ll 17s Id. The down-the-harbor pleasure-seekers will learn "with satisfaction that rapid progress is being made with the new ferrv steamer, and that it is confidently expected that she will bo running for the opening of the season on the 9th of November. A start was made to-day to remove tho framework to the reclaimed ground, where it will be riveted together 'the woodwork, including the .decking, is all ready to be put into position, and it, is Mr M'Rae's intention to put the engines and boilers in the vessel right away, so as to have her launched almost as a'com-' plete ship.

Iso lime is to bo wasted in havimr the consumptive sanatorium erected at°Palmerston. The tenders for the buildinr close- next week. Mr J. H. Walker (c-liair-"an of the Hospital Board), accompanied by Mr W. Wilkinson, visil-ed Palmerston on .Saturday. The trees on tho site have been cut down, and will be utilised for fencing posts. Tho question of drainage is also receiving attention. Mr Phillips a member of the Board, residing nt- Pulmerston, has been authorised to inspect the improvements now being effected, and to give any instructions he may deem necessary.

I'ho defendant is appealing against tho decision of Mr Justice Deimiston. who refused to' grant a rehearing of the libel action Stringer v. Norton, in which the claimant was awarded £2,000 dama"es against the proprietor of ' Truth ' fho caee will be he,wd by the Court of Appeal early next month.

At to-day's meeting of the Taie.ri Drainage Board a letter was received from their engineer (Mr Elliot) stating that ho was collecting information in Melbourne that ho thought might he of value- to the Hoard. It was decided to cable- to Mr Elljot requesting him to return to "his duties at once.

Present at the meeting of the Benevolent Trustees this afternoon:' Mr W. T. Talboya (chairman) and Messrs A. K. Tapper. David Larnach. J. Loudon, E\ H. Moller, J. M'Donald, and J. M. Gallaway. Tho accounts passed for payment totalled £163 2s 2d. Twenty-seven applications for outdoor relief were dealt, -with. In one of these cases the decision was to help a wife on condition of jicr husband giving an acknowledgment, in respect to the money advanced.

Tlio average daily attendance at the Carnegie Public Library for the week ended Saturday was 559 persons. With respect to the proposed alterations in connect;-mi with the administration of the is samps Department, .Dr Findlay says that lio lias already received one or two oilicial reports in regard to the proposals, but nothing hap beou decided upon. Matters will no doubt remain as at prosojit until Parliament meets.

The last night of the working ec&sion at the Momington Methodist Mutual Improvement Society last Friday was "journal night." The contributions included the editorial, 'England v. Genna.ny,' in which tho land grabbing of botk nations was set forth and compared, with a favorable tendency to England. Ap interesting paper on 'Maori Lawl Reform' was read, in which the obligations of the Maori to this country were referred to, ami it was urged that he fihoaki pay land tax, etc., like the Europeans. The reporters' note*, two papers discussing the gentlemen's nbdit, 'Church Bells,' 'The Bore Majority,' and ' Thoughts on the Year's Work' were also read, sonic of them provoking considerable discussion. At tho close Mr F. Waite (editor) was accorded a vote of thanks for his_ services during the year. The clqsing social on the 17th terminates the session.

A Wellington telegram states that- an ex-Ohristehurch journalist, who now holds a responsible position on a local daily paper, has, it is understood, instituted proceedings against a periodical which has printed an allegedly damaging attack upon his personal and, professional capacity. It seenis an apology was offered, but t-l»> was considered unsatisfactory by the aggrieved party, and it is probable that writs claiming heavy damages will shortly lie issued against both publisher and printer of the periodical concerned.

A reUgiftW .ijepemony at near yegtprday afternoon, attracted several hundred spectators, 'some of whom walked from Port Chalmers to •witness the rife. A nomadic i«yiv?ili£t, one of "whose principal doctrines is that ministers {Jiould not receive a salary, has just concluded a rotespn at Purakamii, and. yesterday afternoon's ceremony was tj)« rife of -confirmation by immersion of some forty converts. Purakanui district is under the jurisdiction .of the Port Chalmers Presbyterian Oh.arch. .'Yesterday's proselytes included youths and girls and elderly rneji and women. The rpviyalist stood in an inlet from tho sea, with t!he "water up to his waist, and a male assistant brought the converts from the shore and led them back again after they had been immeißed. A settler's house near at hand served as a dressing room, and a fcindjy teapot imparted fresh inspiration to the initiated. There seemed something uneanjiy in the performance when "an aged '.Highlander waded out and submitted to an innovation that said he had reviewed the faith of his fathers. The spectators mostly viewed tlie proceedings from an adjoining hank, but a number pf young people in canoes and flatties kept close to the baptiser, and in-a happy mood seemed to enjoy the wails of a fair young devotee who got slightly hysterical -while experieTMiuig the water rite. Numerous cameras recorded the quaint scene. When tho baptising was. oyer the assistant tried to address the spectators, but the younger element hooted him, and when tho occupant of a flattie started to throw water over, him with a capacious bailer he desisted from further oratorical display. Many of the sightseers boiled billies and indulged in afternoon tea bef pre returning to their homes. The balance-sheet of the financial results of the University bazaar disclose a net profit of £1,154, the expenses having been only £122. The Ladies' Committee express thanks to the firms and people who contributed by donations, as we}l as to the general public, whose support was so consistent.

On Saturday (says a Hastings telegram) the Hon. Thomas Mackenzie met a 'large meeting of fanners and fruit-grower.*,' and talked over matters of interest. lie the small-bird pest, the Minister said the importation of small owls was illegal, tjrev being birds of prey. He would make full investigation, and if found advisable would amend the law to admit of small owls being introduced. Speaking of the establishment of seed-testing farms, tho Minister said the Government wanted to establish ono central station, from which to supply A. and P. societies, leaving farmers to experiment further with seeds from this source. For this station he -wanted to utilise the ruoney oifered by Mr Buchanan, M.P., if he would let the Government hayeit. He stated that he had divided the biological division, and had told Mr Kirk to devote his whole time to fruit, while Mr Cockayne would be entrusted with the seed section. 'The Minister urged daily fanners to keep down tho amount of moisture in butter. Tho Home people wished to abolish the New Zealand Government certificate and substitute an arbitration. This would bo most serious to tho dairy industry, and it was necessary for factories to export good butter, and provide tho Government with sound argument against the charge being made.

Here is an explanation of the moving lights-cum-airship mystery. It is said that a young man residing between Balclutha and Clinton made a number of large fire balloons at least six feet in height, using kerosene for tlie heating flame. Several of these are declared to have been despatched, and as the inflammable matter was arranged so as to last for a long period of time, Jjie air currents would carry them over a wide extent of emuitrv. This seems a feasible- explanation of the strange lights reported to haye been seen from time to time in the districts between -Milton and Gore.

The weekly meeting of the Du.ndas Street Literary and Debating Society was held on I riday, the Rev. <}. Knowles-Smith presiding. The subject for i lie evening was a iecture. "The Early HistoiT of Otago,' delivered by Mr A. Bathgate. The lecturer began %vl th a . brief outline of tho history of tho Maoris beforo the advent of the pakeha, and then' went on to tell of the coming of the first white settlers. He graphically described their privations and difficulties, and also many of his own personal experiences in those early' days. At the close of tho lecture some of these present told of their experience of life' soon after the founding of the settlement. A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer.

9he plumbers' examination for the Duncdin Drainage and Sewerage Board's licenses will be held on September 24. Tho drainers' examinations will not be held until September 30.

Mr A. P. Bateman, an English clooulioiijst, wil,k high credentials, who is louring Australasia, is advertised to give a recital'in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday. A Southland contemporary staffs: "Mr Ba-temau's manner is natural; he makes tho most of a pleasantvoice, and his easy delivery leaves a grateful impression with the listener that the speaker has a thorough grip of the subject of his discourse; he makes effective use of intelligent pausation, and thus, by the absence of any suggestion of repeating something that ha's been learned by heart, thoroughly identifies himself with -the- author. His versatility was shown in several humorous selections given with a fine appreciation."

The very latest novelty in protography is the now color sketch -portrait. Morris, photographer, Princes street, has some' beaulifullvfmisbed specimens in cases, Telephone 859. [Advt.] The Primitive Methodist Church, which in recent, years has made considerable progress in our City, is to be congratulated on the commodious manse erected in South Dunedin. No trouble or expense is being spared to make the carnival in the Bums Hall attractive, and doubtless tho citizens (following the example of our City Council, who have given their patronage to the carnival) will visit the fete in large numbers. •

Speight's ale and stout arc- acknowledged by the Dominion public to be the best'°on the market.—[Advt.] A meeting of tho Otago Institute will be held to-morrow evening. The. subject will b--> a discussion on 'The Glacialion of New Zealand.'

For watch, clock, and jewellers' repairs A. J. Shaw, 13 Rattray street, is recommended. Absolutely the best in Duuodin.—[Advt.] Great display of University bazaar poster photographs at the Acme Plioto Company's studio, Goorgo street. Call and see them Telephone 965.—[Advt.] The annual -meeting of the Biilmacewon Bowling. Tennis, and. Croquet, Club will be held m the Maori Hill Council Chambers tomorrow evening.