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Evening Star, Issue 15539, 8 July 1914, Page 6

At a special meeting last night the Otago Hotel and Restaurant Employees’ Union decided to refer the matter of a new award for private hotels, restaurants, and tea rooms to a council of conciliation for settlement, The secretary reported that au agreement had been arrived at with the Licensed Victuallers’ Association, on behalf of the hotelkeepers and the union, which embodied tho six-day week and granted, in most cases, an increase of wages to the employees.

The Minister of Public Works (wires “Our Own ”) received the following telegram yesterday from Mr Furkert, who wont down to Dunedin to make inquiries touching the question of unemployment: Local labor agent has 30 married men and 50 single men on his books. Can place all married men this week, and perhaps some single men. Probably fix all next week.”

An echo of tho Dean case was heard in ‘Chambers at Wellington yesterday, before tho Chief Justice, when application was made to the Court to interpret the will of Colin’ MLachlan, contractor, of Oamaru, who died in 1894. He left a sum of money to a child named Colin Scoullar M‘Lachlan, who had been placed in the custody of Minnie Dean, who was executed for wholesale baby-farming. It was now found that the estate was not sufficient to pay all the legacies in full, and, the Court was asked to declare that the Public Trustee, who is administering, should pay Jo t!}« surviving legatees the sum set aside for the child M‘Lachlan, concerning whoso death evidence Was’ given by Detectivesergeant MTlveney. His Honor made the order as prayed for, holding that the gift to the child M’Lachlan never took effect, it having died before tho codicil in its favor was executed by M'Lachlan. There was no doubt that the” child was murdered by. Mjnnio Dean,

1 Mr Baulin telephoned at 2 -p.m. Strong N.E. wind; rain showers and mist, especially on tlpe east coast. The-Union Steam Ship Company, at Hie request of the British Association Reception Committee, have decided to allow a concession of 10 per cent, on tho passage money of scientists taking part in the meetings of tho British Association in Australia and in the Science Congress in New Zealand in September. Residents of New Zealand wishing to obtain a- concession for tho Australian meetings fit the British Association should apply to Professor T. H. Laby, honorary secretary of the British Association Reception Committee, Victoria College, Wellington, upon whose certificate the -Union Company will give the concession. Tho concession to scientists coming from Australia to New Zealand will be given on tho certificate from the secretary of the Australian Association for tho Advancement of Science. The concession will apply to the Huddart-Pa-rker boats as well as those of tho Union Company. Tho Pahiatua Borough Courcxl have decided to take a poll of the ratepayers on a proposal to raise a loan of £>lo,ooo for an electric light and power scheme. A poll will also be taken on a proposal to build it new post office in one of the garden squares in tho centre of the town, i A stable in Gurry street, Port Chalmers, was destroyed by fire on Monday night, a horse belonging to Mr Emerson, who occupied the building, being burned to death and another one badly scorched. A boy who left the stable at half-past 5 states that there was no sign of fire at that time, but between 9 and 10 o’clock the building was ablaze. Tho Port Chalmers brigade were speedily summoned, and they did good work in preventing the flames spreading to tho adjoining buildings. The stable was owned by Mrs Ritchie, and was valued at between £5 and £6. The horse which was burnt was valued at from £5 to £4, hut tho animal which was saved was a more valuable one. Tho building was not insured.

A paper entitled ‘The Value of Good Roads’ was read last evening at tho monthly meeting of the Otago Motor.Club by Mr E. Anscombe. The paper, which contained much valuable information, and dealt with tho question in a. lucid and comprehensive manner, was followed with interest by the members of the chib. A considerable amount of discussion took place at tho meeting of the Otago Motor Club last evening with reference to the manner in which a request from the club that some broom be removed from some sharp curves on the Saddle Hill road had been treated by the Taicri County Council. Several members complained of the maimer in which the council had dealt with their request. Seeing that the club had from time to time granted sums of money for road improvement, including a recent substantial donation towards opening the Brighton road, they considered that, even if the council could not meet their wishes, the club were entitled to a courteous reply. Some speakers considered that the requests to regrade portions of the road were unreasonable, as the work would be costly, and the present grade was quite safe at proper speed. It was decided that the council be again written to asking them to remove the broom from tho sharp bends on Saddle Hill.

The Hibernian Society in April last arranged a picture entertainment on behalf of Mr Joseph Fulton, Frederick street, who has been incapacitated for two years. The final returns have now been made up, and the public, who supported the affair so generously, will be pleased to learn that £sl was handed over to the beneficiary, who gratefully acknowledges Iris obligations to all concerned. We understand that a deputation, of residents of the Tainui and Sunshine area will wait on the City Council this evening, with a view to having the area included within the City boundary. Some new ground is likely to be, broken by one of tho speakers. Our Own-” wires from Christchurch: Engines are being built as fast as possible at the Addington and Hillside Workshops, also at Price’s Works, at the. Thames. All these engines are wanted for tho Xorth Island.

Being in a- hurry to get to the siding for a load of coal, the driver of a two-horse van belonging to the Empire Express Company, named John Arthur, failed to notice an approaching engine at the Rattray street crossing yesterday afternoon, with the result that the horse was struck, and received such injuries as to necessitate it being destroyed by the police. The, driver was not injured. It is stated that tho crossing-keeper culled out when lie saw Chat an impact was probable, hut>apparently tho driver, whose view and heaving were obstructed by the hood of the van, failed to notice the warning.

One minute is time enough to make a cup of Camp Coffee, for “Camp” and boiling water is all you need. A child can .make it. Ask your grocer for a bottle to-day.—[A dvt.l If roa wish the services of Mr Morris per* tonally, he now makes portraits at his boms or garden studio, 554 George street; telephone 859.—fAdvt.3 s Anyone who likes good whisky will appreciate the fine mellow flavor of Watson’s No. ,10.—CAdvf.]

At the North-east Valley Baptist Church to-morrow evening Mias Gainsford, of the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, will deliver an address on ‘ Mission Work in India,’ illustrated by lantern views. Speight’s ale and stout are acknowledged by tbo Dominion public to bo the best on the market.—£Advt.l

A notice to members of the old Dunedin Tire Brigade appears in our advertising columns. Mr N. Johnson convenes a meeting of the ex-pupils of the Forbury School, especially any members of the Old Boys’ Club who attended tbo school when the late Mr George Reid was head master and Mr Whetter was assistant, to meet him in the ante-room of the Forbury Gymnasium to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock. Business is important, and concerns the forthcoming Empire bazaar. Liquid Paraffin, “Three Star" brand, the purest for internal use. Wilkinson and Son, chemists; 3s large bottles.—rAdvt.]

Watson's No. 10 is a. little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.] ■■ Ensign Roll Films, absolutely the finest, and best. These films guaranteed fresh; 25 per cent, off list prices. Obtainable at Gill’s, 11 and 13 Frederick street.— [Advt.]

At the Smart fset entertainment at His Majesty's Theatre to-night Miss Martin and Mr Walter George will dance the tango, and at the end of the programme the whole company will burlesque the tango. This should create much merriment.