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Evening Star, Issue 14628, 26 July 1911, Page 4

Applicants for work at tho Labor Department's oiace numbered 18 on Monday and 8 yi»terday. These figures are a good deal 'below what is generally expected at thiJs time of year, but those in search of wax k are aware that practically the only employment which the department can oS<*r is on the Catlin Baihvay construction. The great majority of men desire work .about the town if possible, and they aggry direct to local bodies-rfor it.

The busiest scene about town to-day was the interior of the Agricultural Buildings. Workmen were finishing off and cleaning up and making way for other men who are anxious to get up the fixings for various exhibits at the Winter Show. The goods for the Agricultural Department's exhibit were being unpacked under the direction of Mr A. Macpherson, and the Technical Classes management have made a start with the preparation of their big display. The total floor space at the show is 150 x 150 in the Brydon-e Hall, and the same underneath, 85 x 65 in Pullers' new! bail, and the 6ame in the scene dock on the floor, 65 x4O in the Victoria HalL Every foot of space will be occupied. ! Mr. T. W. Kirk, chief of the biological section of the Agricultural Department, is evidently taking a strong personal interest in this show, since he has promised, in addition to his lecture on ' Orchard Pests,' to give fruit-packing demonstrations on the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

Ekctricifcv is being very generally applied to all kinds of commercial uses in Dunedin. As the finishing touch to Mr G. Simpson's reconstruction work in 11. Wilson and Son's store, Messrs Tunrbu.il and Jones have just erected the first electrical, goods lift in Bond street, and installed the electric light throughout, and, put in an electric motor for tea-mixing. A requisition from hairdressers and tobacconists will be presented at to-night's meeting of the City Council asking that the hour of closing their shops be altered to 9 o'clock on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridav evenings, and to 10 o'clock on the night preceding certain holidays.

The two Hospital Board inspectors are to be brought under the control of tho District Health Officer in relation to infectious diseases a.nd sanitary inspection, and in his absence they will be under the control of the chief departmental inspector The subject at the weekly meeting of the V.M.C.A.' Litcrarv and Debating Society last, evening was the reading and discussion of the ' Journal '—the first one of the present session. Tho ariclcs were all the product of mem bore-, and provided a good evening's amusement and instruction. The. i-apors were both grave and gay. and ranged from subjects, of general interest to those, of special interest to the society and the association. A paper dealing with the possibilities of a debating society, and the Y.M.C.A. one in particular, came in for special commendation in the sub-so-intent discussion. The subject for next meetintr is a dehato Ms It Desirable to Make 'Sport a Profession,' Mr R. Jones leading in the aflirmative and Mr Hughes in the negative. Tho workshop of Messrs Cossens and Black is practically full at the present timo with plant which that firm are manufacturing for tho triplication of tho Waipori power scheme. The plant is being turned out expeditiously and well.

Mr W. T. Berry, telegraphic operator in tho employ of the Australia Wireless, Ltd., was a pus-'senger for Sydney to-day by the Manuka, which, it is".stated, will be the first of the Union Company's intercolonial boats to bo fitted with wireless apparatus. The system to bo employed is the Tolefunken, that in use on the Ulimaroa. Mr Berry was formerly a cadet at the Dunedin Telegraph Office.

A deputation will attend to-night's meeting of the City Council and preterit a petition objecting to a portion of tho Woodhaugh reserve being U6ed as a playing area. Tho petitioners object to the native bush being interfered with. The plans of tho proposed cottage hospital at Tapanui have been returned from tho Government- with amendments, and they have now been referred to the medical superintendent to confer and act with the Hospital Board's architect. When they are completed they are to be returned to the Government for final approval.

Tho Assessment Court yesterday reduced the valuation placed by the Government' Valuation Department on a property of IOJ acres in Anderson Bay, forming part of tho trust estate of the late Mr T. a Somerville. The evidence of the department's valuer (Mr J. F. 11. M'Carthy), who assessed the capital at value £2,370 and the unimproved value at £1,650, was that ho had considered the 10-acre block from a enbdivisional point of view, and Mr Lemon, for the objectors, called evidence to show that the block, being part low lying and part very steep hillside, and all lying very badly to the sun, was not suitable for residential sites. The Court fixed tho capital value at £1,907 and tho unimproved value at £1,187.

William Johnston Kae was arrested at Te Houka yesterday by Detective Hunt, and "charged with stealing ra-bbitskins, valued at £2, from Robert Townley, jun., of Finegand, near Balclutha. The police asked for a remand to Dunedin, to appear on Friday next, Remanded accordingly, bail being allowed, accused in £SO and one surety of £SO. At latest, bail was not forthcoming.

The City Fire Brigade are very busy these days* preparing for their "flitting" to the new fire station on Friday.

A correspondent who resides near High .street says that, following on the visit of the sanitary inspector, he purchased two special dust receptacles, with lids. The modern dust tins wore put out, as usual, but lie has not seen thorn since. He suggests that someone may have borrowed them to use as patterns, and has overlooked returning them. St. Kikla's credit is evidently high. At the meeting of the council last night one of the propositions was to coniirm a preliminary arrangement made by the Finance Committee for the issue cf £4,000, the balance of the £9,000 loan, at per cent., to a louder who had offered to make* one parcel of it. A councillor thereupon asked tho council to hold on till next day, for he had heard of a man who was willing to lend the money at 4 per cent., and it might he wise to give him a chance to Lender in writing. But the chairman of the Finance Committee, replied that, following the instructions of the council, they had concluded tho negotiations, and. the council agreed that this settled the matter. Ho Wpeipht and Co. lend the £4,000 at 4

At n inciting yesterday afternoon of the Hocken Trust (Mr (Jeo. Feuwick presiding) it was decided to put in bund the binding of a large number of books, pamphlets, und newspapers recommended by the librarian ; and it was remitted to the chairman and the secretary to procure estimates of tho cost of printing a catalogue of all the books, etc., in the Hocken wing. Jn the conversational discussion as to the financial position of tho trust that took place, it was mentioned that there was enough in the current account to provide for the librarian's salary until March nest, as well as to meet all ascertained liabilities in the interim. There was a sum of £SOO on fixed deposit, which, with the sum in tho hands of the Endowment Committee lover £1,000) and the grant of £25 a year for " maintenance" provided by the City Council, would be suiGcient, it was thought, to provide tho salary requisite for a custodian of the library. Mr John Roberts, on behalf of the University Council, said the iinaiicial position this year of the latter body was such that it was quite hopeless to expect any assistance whatever from the council. The chairman intimated that he had at hist been promise the tenth subscription of £SO required to lift the original £SO given conditionally oii ..me others subscribing a like sum.

The design and quotation of Messrs A. Stoneham \nd Co. havo been accepted by tho Fin-nce Committee of the Hospital Board for the* Frafier medal awarded to mu"=es for proficiency in practical nursing. The Commandant- (General Godley) vtill visit Dunedin next week. Ho will attend the annual mess dinner of tho Officers' Club. Several officers from tbe-.eountry have signified their intention of being pre"sent at this year's dinner. The Commandant during his say here, will attend to several departmental matters. Mr A. Gla-tse has just- finished hie task of organising labor at Invercargill, with the result that a General Laborers' Union with a membership of between 400 and 500 now exists. The organisation brings together the building trade laborers, contractors' laborers, drivers, and gas workmen.

At Poit Chalmers at noon to-day Messrs I. C. Isbister and T. Seollay were nominated as candidates for the vacancy on the Borough Council caused by the recent reeigriation of Or A. MTvinnon. The election will be held next Wednesday.

Another shipment of Victorian and Tasmanian apples arrived in Dunedin to-day, the varieties being Sturmer, New York, and French Crab. The market, however, was not very strong, and the prices were such as will not encourage large importation. In many instances the fruit realised 8s per case. It appears that when the weather is cold the demand for fruit decreases very noticeably. Indications point to a good show week display in tho butchering line. The yarding of sheep at the Burnside sales included extra prime heavy-weight wethers. The freezing buyers, who generally make the rate at the sales, offered late limits, but butchers bid up exceedingly well, and on occasions prices reached the record mark. The top price was 40s 3d.

A boy one month short of 16 years of age appeared before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., in the Juvenile Court this morning on a charge that on May 3, at Anderson Bay, he did steal from the dwelling-house of Thomas Morris the sum of £3, the property of tho said Thomas Morris. Chief-detective Herbert explained that the boy disappeared after committing the oifence. In addition to the money alleged to have been stolen he also stole a horse, saddle, and bridle, belonging to his employer (Morris). The horse and saddle and bridle were abandoned, and had been recovered. There would be no charge laid respecting them. The boy was arrested at Balclutha yesterday. He was prepared to plead guilty to stealing 235. The chief detective, explained that as Detective Hunt was out of town a short remand was desired. On the understanding that the boy would remain in the Rev. A. E. Axelseu's charge. the case was remanded till Fridav.

Sweeping the streets is not the only way to make money. One of our T;:: ;i" urm ers_. being out of feed, hoitg ; :i atm nip crop at Stirling, and paid !&.•> a ton for the roots delivered at the station. The crop has so far averaged 50 tons to the acre,. The farmer bought his land at £26 per aero. Work this out and you will tee a- decent profit. His Worship the Mayor will preside ai a meeting in the Garrison Hall on Hundav, at. 3 p.m., when Mr R. H. W. Bligk, of the White Cross League, will speak to men and lads over 14 years. Points where we score—pose, expression, and finish of photographs, accompanied with moderate charges for work. Acme Photo Co., George street. 'Phone 965.—fAdvt.l

Speight's ale and stout are acknowleda.d by tho Dominion, public to be the best on the market.—[Advt.] The winter has set in at last. Come in. and look over our line range of winter gloves, underclothing, and shirts. We arc specialists, and can suit you. At Wallace's Golden Hat, Shop, Princes street. —[Advt.]

No softer or more beautiful effects in photo portraiture can be seen anywhere than in tho showcases in vestibule of Morris, photo. graphev, Princes street. Telephone 859. [Advt.] Say, you men! The oldest and the most up-to-date hat shop is undoubtedly Wallace's Golden Hat Shop, Princes street. A trial solicited.—[Advt.J