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Evening Star, Issue 14573, 23 May 1911, Page 4

If. as he stated at its declaration la.st night, the result of the poll Caversham for the Caversharu Ward Ward election was nothing short Election. of a mirprise to Mr Tavcrnrr, we take, leave- to pay that few, if any, even of those who voted for him shared hid surprise. The result wat absolutely a foregone conclusion. When considerably loss than half of (he electors e.ve.rti-ed their voting privilege, and of this half the defeated candidate barely polled one-sixth 0 f the total votes, he who rune may read that the Caversham electors saw many things which Mr Tavenier overlooked. They recognised, wo t'niuk, that two worthy citizens had run tor an honorable office which for the time being could only iio filled by one of Unjm. They recognised, furthermore, that when Mr Macassey, a yonng and properly ambitious man, in whose sound judgment they I had eveiy reason to rely, was willing to stand aside in favor of Mr Wikon, in what he considered the best interests of tho I City, it was their duty and privilege notonly to return iMr Wilson, but by doing oo to mark their appreciation of tho generosity of Mr Maciissey; to indicate to him, if wo may ear so, that at some futuro time they will bo glad to have the benefit of his presence in tho City Council. They turtner recognuved that an unworthy attempt was being mado to create had blood between Messrs Burnett and Wil.-on, and that the best way to show that they had every confidence that these gentlemen would work together harmoniously and in mutual respect for the good of ther-City was to return Mr Wilson to tho Council by a huge majority. This they havodone. They have- practically said that- the opposition to Mr Wilson, although ostensibly by Mr Taverner, was really tho outcome of personal disliko on the part of a. few I electors. As "a protest against a practice," as Mr Tavenier describes himself, ho has been singularly ineffective. His denial that he had put the electors to considerable expense over the election will create a smile. If he thought his " pro-test" were worth the ccst of an election, we can only remark .that he vastly overrates its value. Of course, it- i.s always flattering to believe oneself the champion of a noble cause, but we feel that, tjuito unwittingly, l wo are erne, Mr Taverner (whom wo hope at some future time to »>c a successful candidate for municipal honors) fell into a trap prepared by skilful hands, who desired to use him as an instrument of their own purposes. It is tip to these hidden ones to pay the experuses t»f tho election, which, as is very well kropjrn iu tha ward, would not have been incurved but for their interference.

' Hia Honor Mr Justice Williams this rooming heard tho case of Mary Elizabeth Ellen Smith v. Joseph Smith, storeman. This was a petition for dissolution of marriage on the ground of misconduct. Mr W. L. Moore appeared for tho petitioner, and Mr A. C. Hanlon for tho respondent. Tho case was originally set down to bo heard before a jury of twelve, but learned counsel consented' to a trial without a jury. Mr Hanlon set out to prove condonation, and after he had staled the facta His Honor said, seeing there, would ho some unsavory details in the evidence, he would make an order In terms of section 65 of the Act forbidding the publication of tho eviden?o and clewing tho court. His Honor reserved judgment on the qttesi lion, of condonation, and decided in favor I of petitioner on the question of her act conducing to the misconduct of the icspondent. The want of more athletic grounds has been mentioned on several occasions, and it is satisfactory to learn that the Reserves Committee o? the City Council intend visiting Ghisholm Park and ono or two other reserves, with the object of improving them and making them suitable for athletic purposes. It is understood that several well-known properties are under offer to the City Council as scenic reserves, but the prices asked for are regarded as too high. The Tl"«crvcs Conservation Society have agreed to contribute £l6 towards Iho cost of planting at the junction of Elm row and Cauotigato, £25 towards the cost, of further planting at the Sandhills, and to provide 200 ash trees for the Oval.

It is understood that the decision granting acres for recreation purposes'at Ka'vcnsbourue will have to come before the Harbor Board afresh, on account of tiio resolution passed at. the special meeting being ultra vires. At a. temperance ral.lv al Inveieargill on Sunday night the -Mayor (Mr W. A. Oil) spoke "of the orgy in the park recently related to in various papoio, am! said that the statement published by the 'Southland Timer.' was exaggerated. The 'Times.' in recoiling the mayor's remarks, says that the only onvr in 'its former pat.igi'aph was as to the quantity of beer consumed, which had boon slightly understated.

At the meeting of tho Council of Chinches last, night the chairman (Rev. J. K. Smith) leporte-d that he had welcomed the I'echalhto delegation from England, and recalled tho very satisfactory result of the Council's Easier meeting Ho suggested the holding of a united meeting on' Christmas Day as well as on Cood Enday. He referred to tho splendid success of' the Bible tercentenary meeting, and mentioned, in connection with the Coronation Day arraiieemetits. that the use ot Knox Church had been granted to tire Council, and that permission had been .-ought for the use of Eirst Church ako on that day. lie also .stated tlr.it the chii.-chc-.-i had sent a united invitation to !);• Chapman and Mr Alexander to conduct a. mission in New Zealand. The meeting pavsed a lengthy resolution, submitted by Mr H. H. Driver, expressing gratitude fur the proposals for an Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty, and sincere hope that it would be .ratified, and that the nations of tho world would cease from, war and warlike pieparations. The monthly meeting of the Mornington School Committee was held iast evening, when there was a full attendance of members, presided over by' Mr A. Napier (chairman). The acting head master reported that the attendance of pupils hid been seriously interfere I with through the prevalence of mump.,. Tim attendance banner for the past six weeks had been won three lime.-, each by Standards I. and 111. Tiie Works Committee roported that 'the school was in a. very satisfactory state of lepaii'. and that a lino collection of pictures had been secured for adorning the walls of tho infant, room. Mr A. Mathews, who has been connected with the (school for clotc on six years, and acting as head master during Mr Davidson's absence, wrote tendering his resignation as a member of the school staff. It was decided to accept the resignation and place on record the Committee's high appreciation of Mr Mathews's services, aii-d to congratulate him on securing the position of hear! master of the Ka.itangata School. Mi' W. A. Service, of Oamaru, was i!.nani:noi.i,-ly selected to fill the vacancy. It was decided to close t!v* school on June 5. and al.-o from the 19th to 26th, for term holidays. The Auckland Ministers' Association, at a meeting yc.-ler.lay, resolved—"That the Auckland Ministers' Association strongly disapprove of the introduction of sectarianism into the arrangements for national defence. They regard such a proposal as denoiiu'.iationalism run mad. They protest against the principle, of non-sectarianism being violated in our tonior cadet, corps, a.nd affirm their decision to con tin no to oppose any departure from this principle."

Mr A. M. I), Donovan, one of the Irish Home Itiiie envoys, speaks gratefully of 'tlio support accorded throughout- Xew Zealand, saying that lie and his colleagues have-com-pletely beaten the record of Mr Devlin. A young fellow named Arthur Ceorge Bor.s\vard,"who has been drinking heavily, apparently as the result of losing his wife, kit his lodging clad only in a pair nl trousers and a shirt hist night, and made towards the wharf. Home doubts as to Iv.n intention led lo the police being communicated with, and ho was arretted in Cuinberlajid street by Sergeant M'Keofry for helpless drunkenness. He appeared before Mr Widdowsou this morning very slinky and bereft of all the illusions of strength that alcohol »upplies; so shaky, in fact, that ;i, remand- for medical attention was granted. Another offender before the Court wa.i John Keogh. who had two previous convictions debited to hi.-; account within tho past six months-. The magistrate, asked whether a prohibition order would have any effect, when tho man's daughter stated "plainly that he drank even mure, heavily when prohibited. A warning that Pakatoa Island anight become tho boundary of hLs future liberty was accompanied by a present penalty of 4CK in default fourteen days' imprisonment. There was a third offender for drunkenness, but it was his first offence, and a line, of 5s met his case.

On Tuesday a'sixteen-and-ii-half year old bov named Robertson, who lives in George .street, told hie mother that he was going for a walk to Ji;ivcnsbourni\ He liae not returned yet. The police h;ivc found that he was looking for work at Mosgiel on the. dav-he left home, and it in expected that thev will .soon restore him 10 his pa.rente.

Up to May 20 39,275 have registered tinder the compulsory training scheme for Territorials and Senior Cadets (says a Wellington P.A. wire). To this may be added 17,500 Territorials and Senior Cadets at present serving, and who are being regis terod on separate lists, making 56,(73 accounted for. leaving about 14,227 who must register before June 2 or suffer the penaltV.

The- Dunodin Presbytery hold a. meeting to-day and discussed the rjuct'tion of deaomaiiafional territorial corps, n.ud disapproved of -uch a step. Our report is held over.

If the weather is fine to-morrow afternoon it ifi expected that a large number of people will make the excursion down the harbor in the Peninsula Company's Waiicka. As is known, the Feny Company are giving ibe proceeds to the hospital fund. It'is usual to bavo music on these excursion.?, and that too will, be provided gratuitously, Mestra J. T). Flint, ("J. Rcid, S. M'Lean, T. JPLcan, A. Briggs, E. Hunter, with probably others, having consented to play.

For a satisfactory iine of furniture ot reasonable price visit. Sander.s'= Furnishing House, 175 George street.—rAdy(.."i St.. Paul's Guild sale will open at St. Paul's Schoolroom to-morrow afternoon at 2.30. To-morrow night there will be a miscellaneous entertainment, kindly arranged by Miss Gard'ner. Two comediettas will he produced on Thursday and Friday. Our baby pictures our best specimens. They are natural in pose and beautifully lighted, and charges moderate. Acme Photo Co., George street.—[Advt.] Mr C. 11. Hinman's mission at Gospel Hall, South Dunedin, continues this evening. Tonight's meeting will be followed by a haifnight of prayer, to which all Otiristuins are invited to remain. •

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