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Evening Star, Issue 14634, 2 August 1911, Page 6

At therrponthly meeting of the Dunedin City Mis«ipn yesterday (A'lr ;: P. "L. Clark, vice-president, in the chair) the hon. treasurer (Mr E. Rosevear) reported a satisfactory credit balance' and the following donations *—Mr H. £1 Is, Mr R, £5, Mr M. £5, Albany Street service £1 7s 6d. Mr xM. £l,! School Children ICte 6d, attendance cards 6s 6d, Friends £5,, and Lldy Helper 7s. In his monthly memo, the missionary (Mr D. Wright) reported that at the Pelichet Bay Band of Hope the room was;, crowded every. Friday, and at the Sunday evening service in the same place thd audiences were larger thna ever. About 1;200 boys and girls had this year been enrolled in Bible classes in State schools, 'with good averages. Head masters, tearihers. ,'ind senior scholars were cordially shanked for active and sympathetic, co operation. The trne party spirit that fears not to range itself on the side of an opposing party when it recognises the righteous cause ori *hat side, and the false spirit of carping .criticism, were the subject of a little haoaily by the Hon. T. Mackenzie last nigiist. Some men there were, he said, who voted for loans, and got jfaore than therr share of the-ni, and then turned round, assuming a virtue, and denouncing the Government for spendthrift methods. For hircpelf, Mr Mackenzie pointed out that he had worked as hard to get the Balclutba and Kaitsngata post offices, which vaere in Opposition electorates, as he had to secure the office in. his own electorate or Green Island.

Knteribaining their distinguished member last nigjit. the Green Island people found opportwlity in the interval of expressing their appreciation of his undertakings on their behalf m.l " + - ventilate a few grievances. The Mayor (Mr Lindsay) introduced that old,one of the borough's sole liability to keep /the Main road in repair when the bulk of the traffic came from districts north and south of it rather than from within % it. In reply, the Hon. Mr Mackenzie Taemarked that he had always held the opinion that main roads and bridges should not be maintained entirely at the expense of the communities through which they Tan, and this was, no doubt, a matter thasfc would receive, consideration when the Local Government Bill wis dealt with.

Yesteirday evening MessTs George M'Dermid andi K. Lalsy, on behaK of the Sawyers Bajy Progressive Society, waited on the Wept Harbor Council, asking the council's oo>-operatio.'i in an endeavor being made by the Sa .vyer* Bay residents to get a'shell er shed erected at the branch-line side of the Saw/crs Bay railway station, where bt present there exists no shelter for petjple waiting to board trains. The deputation also wanted the council to help in getting the Government to give a grant towards improving the road leading from the Main road to the Sawyers Bay railway station. The toad in question formed the' behndary line between West Harbor and Wjaikouaiti. The Mayor (Mr H. E. Mollerji, in replying to the deputation, said his council would do all they could to get l a shelter shed put up at the Sawyers Biay railway station, and in respect to the Toad they would also co-operate in the enfleavor to get a Government grant for its improvement, provided such action did not prejudice the council's position in respectj to the Government continuing to contrilwte towards keeping the Main road in ordbr. The'Jocal treasurer of the China Inland Missicaji (Mr John Wilkinson) has received advice ifrpm China stating that the famine is reaJiy at an end. The harvest prospects were very good, and it was expected that t»fo crops would be gathered in July. Mr Wilkinson desires to express the hearty thanks of the Mission and of the sufferers by the 1 famine to all donors to the now closed China famine relief fund.

The case against John Renney, the youth;.who was charged with failing to Tegistajr uuder the Defence Act, wae caJled on agjtin in the Police Court this morning, when l-he sub-inspector eaid he was pleased to that defendant had eince registered, and he therefore a&ked that the. information be withdrawn. His Worship said he was pleased to he?ir that, and he hoped that it would bo a warning' to others. The sub-irepector : " I ant told that things are very satisfactory hero under that' head." The <ihikrge was then withdrawn.

Mis> T. K. Taylor has asked the Press Association to express the gratitude of herself a fad her family for the sympathy extended to them during the past week. " I should, very much like to have replied to all the telegrams aiid beautiful messages persoißilly," she writes, "but they have boeji :so many that I cannot hope to answer them i all. We have been immeasurably comf'krted and sustained by the sympathy of Mar Taylor's friends, and, indeed, all the peopief of New Zealand, and especially by the Tieautdful spirit of appreciation of our dear one. The kind words that have come to ins from every part of- the> Dominion have* given ug courage and strength to bear our j-Teat lorn, and. we cannot even try to express our deep gratitude in words." Sir Josepjh Ward has cabled from Colombo to Mis Taylor: "Deepest sympathy on the death, of your husband. Though we often differed 1 admired his courage and brilliancy;." Mr James Allen, M.P., spoke at the Winilsr Show opening, but too late to be repealed in yesterday's paper, on the question of eetting up a veterinary school at- the TTnwbrsity with, the aid of the Government. He .isked the farmers to consider this import!«at matter. It was about time that we trained our own exports.

The Port Chalmers Council at a special meeting received 20 applications for the position of borough inspector. The applioatkjns were merely opened and handed to the i Works Committee to select the names of six of the more .eligible applicants, from whom the council would subsequently appoint* an inspector. " 1 cannot plead guijty to drunkenness, beciuee I walked into the Police Station. I ocfcdd not find a bed," said a country visiter in the Police Court this; morning.. It -was explained that the man was put out of th© station, arid was afterwards found lying; on the footpath in High street. A constable then found a bed for him in one of #the«cells at a cost this morning of 20s.

! Yesterday there came into vogue the new : arrangement whereby a train leaves Port Chalmers for Dunedm daily at 9.15 p.m. At the West Harbor Council meeting last night the Mayor (Mr H. E. Moller) said he thought ■ the new train arrangements would serve the needs of West (Harbor for some time to come. The one bungle over tte opening of the Winter Show yesterday waft as to the play; nig of'the National Anthem when, the Governor entered the theatre. Such an appalling travesty of the tune has probably never before been heard in thus. City. Somebody ought to apologise to His Excellency. The packing of cheese in cases of unseasoned timber led to the rejection of 255 cases intended for despatch from the Bluff by the Marnari recently. Had these cases been passed they would probably have rotted and affected the whole contents' of the chamber. The matter was placed before members of the South Island Dairy Association this morning by the secretary (Mr J. R. Scott). Mr Scott said that he did not believe that they woidd ever get satisfactory cases made at milk, which reeked of moisture. He thought that they would have to start a box factory and make the cases for themselves, as the Taieri and Peninsula Company did. Perhaps, as an alternative, that company might extend their business and undertake to make the cases for all the factories. At all events it was his belief that it would pay the factories to do it, even if it cost 6d more per crate. Mr Paulin telephoned at 2 jxm. today S.E. to S.W. winds and heavy rain within 24 hours ,• axm, on high levels. The railway authorities have had their hands full during the last day or so. On Monday 2,650 people reached Dunedin by train. Yesterday the number was 2.800, and up to 4 p.m. to-day 1,650 had arrived in town.

It is delightful to run your own railway train. We are exhibiting at the Show the famous Clement-Bayard oars, Triumph, 8.5.A., and Bradbury motor cycles. Look at the engines and look at the bodies. We impress upon you with all the earnestness in our., power that these will prove great valuefor your money. Stedman and Wilson, Cumberland street, agents.—[Advt.] Messrs Harty and Co. have been appointed agents for Otago for the British Dominions General Insurance Company, Limited (fire department). Visitors to the Show wilt do well to remember that Simon Brothers, George street, are offering some genuine bargains in boots and shoes. Prove it by a call.—[Advt.] The child, the parent, the grandparent, all are assured of a good likeness with the most exquisite finish at moderate charge at Acme Photo, George street. 'Phone 96o.—j.Advt.J No softer or more beautiful effects in photo portraiture can be seen anywhere than in the showcases in vestibule of Morris, photographer, Princes street, Telephone 859. [Advt.] Wallace's Dreadnought Sale of high-class men's wear successfully launched. A great victory scored on Saturday. Hosts of bargains for this week. Genuine, good goods, not warehouse sweepings. Come and see for yourself. Everything reduced; in price. Country visitors and patrons specially welcomed at the Golden Hat Shop, Princes street. See Wanted Knowns.—[Advt.] Ladies recommend Martin's Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by all chemists and stores. See you get the genuine.—[ Advt.] Extraordinary bargains in house furnishings are now on view for a few days only at F. and F. Martin's, Octagon, just prior to stock-taking and the alterations to our premises. Now, don't forget to call and see for yourself.—[Advt.] Speight's ale and stout are acknowledged by the Dominion public to be the best on the markst.—[Advt.]