Mr Paulin's forecast:—N.E. to N.W. winds, changing to S.W., and heavy rain, with sleet and snow.
Cr Sinclair asked last evening whether, in view of tho fact that the Tramways Committee proposed to raise a loan for extensions and alterations, fchev had considered their present scale of charg«6, and whether they had decided to alter it. Cr Myers replied that tho committee had gone very carefully into the matter, and they did not think that there was any occasion to alter the concessions in th© meantime. There was no doubt, however, that they would have to be altered in the near future, but until the new regulations were enforced and they wore required to spend additional money they could manage without making any reduction. 'He hoped* they would be able to continue without any alteration, or, at tho worst, with a veryslight one.
The English mail which was despatched from Dunedin via Vancouver and Auckland on June 3 arrived in London on tho 71 hj inst.—one day late.
Tho unveiling ceremony of the Weetland Pioneers' Memorial was successfully carried out at Hokitika- yesterday at noon by the Mayoress (Mrs Perry) in the presence of a large and representative gathering. Addresses were given by the Mayors of the surrounding boroughs, the county chairman, and the chairmen of the local bodies. The monument is a life-sized marble figure of a miner, with a granite pedestal suitably inscribed. It is erected at the intersection of the four principal streets at the entrance to the town. Apologies for absence were received from the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet, the Leader of the Opposition, and the West Coast members.
At the meeting of the West Harbor Borough Council the Mayor (Mr J. M. Blackie) reported that a deputation from the West Harbor Council and the Port Chalmers Councu had waited upon the Dunedin Railway Traffic Manager regarding the unpunctuality of trains running between Duneuin and Port Chalmers. The- manager pointed out to the deputation that on several occasions complaint had been made that trains had run a minute or two late owing to the belated arrival of passengers at Ravensbourne station at starting time. Several councillors reluctantly admitted the facts, and it was eventually decided to write thanking the department for its courteous explanation. A largo majority of the Dunedin chemists have presented a petition to the City Council providing for the closing of shops at 6 p.m. on four days of the week, opening from 7 to 8 p.m. on the half-holiday, instead of 7 to 9 p.m., as at present, and closing'' at 9.30 p.m. on Saturday. Arrangements are being made for the establishment of a central night dispensary, in charge of a registered chemist, for the supply of urgent medicines after tho shops are closed. This arrangement will be more suitable for both doctors and patients, ab urgent medicines will then be obtainable at any hour. Schemes similar to that proposed in Dunedin have been established in Napier and Tasmania, where they are said to be working very satisfactorily.
Tho reticulation of the borough of Port Chalmers with electric lights is now practically completed, and it only remains for the peoplo to fix a day for a, formal ceremony „in connection with" the turning on of the power. Last Sunday Mr J. J. Marlow (chairman of the Electric Power and Lighting Committee of the City Council) and Mr E. E. Stark (city electrical engineer) visited Port Chalmers and witnessed the successful turning on of the power for the first time. Nominations >vere received up to noon to-day to fill the vacancy on the St. Kilda Council caused by the resignation of Mr S. r>. Mac Donald, who is going to Invercargill. Tho two candidates nominated are Mr Allen Angus Campbell (nominated by Mr- S. B. Mac Donald and Mr D. C. Cameron, jurt.) and Mr Robert Mitchell (nominated by Mr C. J. Gore and Mr R, Saudilands). 'The election will tnke placo on July 15.
The matter of street lighting at St. Leonards was brought forward at a meeting of the West Harbor Council by the Mayor (Mr J. M. Blackie), who stated that the preliminary fiteps taken had been strictly legal. He explained that arrangements'had been made to obtain the. loan at 5 per cent, when it was required-. Tha action of the Mayor in arranging the loan was approved by the council.
The researches of Dr It. M'Nab into tho early history of New Zealand have been advanced by his visit to Sydney. He returned to Wellington yesterday, after an absence of a month. Pr M'Nab told a 'Post' representative that tho first volume of bis work on the history of the North Island of NewZealand was just about to be issued, and ho is now busy with the second. The first volume covers a period from 1,642 to 1818, and .the Second will run from 1819 to 1832. Ho has just visited Sydney in order to obtain from newspapers there a quantity of materials relating tj» New Zealand in the second period. He had to cut his visit short, but he waa ablb to complete his search up till 1830. In addition to this work he continued the investigation begun last yea- of early Supreme Court "reoords in Sydney. These papers contain much that relates to causes in the Court dealing with New Zealand affairs at a time before there was any white settlement here, to say nothing of a. court.
The committee set up in connection with the celebration of the Andrew Jackson jubilee met last evening. Mr J. Watson presided. A number of replies were received from surviving passengers in the country districts who intend being present to take part in the celebrations. Mr John Watson (Port Chalmers) will be chairman at the gathering, and with members of the Reception Committee will be at the Early Settlers' Hall at 7 .p.m. to receive passengers who have arrived from the country districts, and others, and give them a welcome on behalf of the committee. Mr A. M'Kihnon and a committee of ladies will be in charge of the refreshments, while Mr W. R. Don (a descendant) will arrange the musical programme, and Miss Cragie (a descendant) will fill the position of accompanist. The president and committee of the Early Settlers' Association and Mr J. Mill (Port Chalmers) are invited to be present on the occasion. The ceremonial part of the gathering will be held in the Portrait Gallery of the Early Settlers' Hall, where the surroundings will be in keeping with the object of the gathering.
The City Fire Brigade received a call from the alarm at the corner of Maitland and Walker streets last evening. It was a false call, evidently made by some irresponsible person. Such persons deserve to be made an example of. The brigade have sufficient practice without turning out to false alarms.
A short sitting of the City Police Court was held this morning, before Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M. Alexander Stevenson ■was fined 10s, in default 48 hours, on a charge of drunkenness. A charge against Will'am Edward Henderson of failing to provide maintenance for his three children was adjourned for a fortnight, on the application of the police. At the last meeting of the Unitarian Progressive Society Mr James Jeffery, of Anderson Bay, read an interesting and comprehensive paper on ' Trade Unionism, Co-operation, and Co-partnership,' in which he especially traced the history and working of the co-operative society movement at Home. The true co-operative principle had never yet, he said, been brought into operation in Now Zealand.. A helpful dis- ' cussion took place at the conclusion of I flio address, and a desire was expressed i that Mr Jeffery should develop his paper ! into a series of articles for the Press. Mr R. Gilkison will bo the speaker next Sunday evening, his subject being ' Prison Reform.' These meetings are not confined to members of the Unitarian congregation, but are open to all who care to attend. The drawing of the color line is evidently not confined to the European races, as an incident which occurred at Greymouth during th© week clearly shows (says the 'Grey River Argus'). A vacancy for a second cook occurred in the kitchen staff of one of the local hotels, and a duly qualified chef, a European, applied and was appointed to the position ; but to the surprise of all concerned, the chief cook, a Chinese, absolutely refused to stay in the kitchen and work with his wliite contemporary. If the services of the European were retained, tho Celestial threatened to give notice immediately, and in his wrath John was something to behold. In the circumstances, and rather than disorganise the staff, the proprietor had no other option but to retain the Chinese and appoint another representative of the Flowery Land to the position of second. New Zealand may expect a visit from ilr Theodore Roosevelt, ex-President of the United States, in the not far distant future, declared Sir Joseph AVard in an address given by him at Wellington on Monday evening-on 'Celts I Have Met.' Sir Josepb. added that when ho was in America, he had apent a day with Mr Roosevelt, who had struck him as- being n fearless, progressive man, a visit from whom would do the country a great deal of good. Both tho late Kin<| Edward and Mr Roosevelt, proceeded S;r Joseph, had shown that they knew a great deal about New Zealand. " They both knew," he said, " where the most important racecourses are situated here." (Laughter.) If there were any restrictions on deershooting when Mr Roosevelt visited this' country, Sir Joseph suggested that they should be removed for the time being, because the ex-President would want a much larger bap than tho most liberal regulations would allow.
"The reeeit accident to the express train, which rudely shocked the minds of the public in New "Zealand," says the July number of the 'Loco. Record,* just published, "will no doubt be the subject oi a public inquiry, and the limelight will be specially turned upon the signalling apparatus on the New Zealand railways. It is needless for us to say that every effort will be made to prove that the human element was to blam-e, and that the method of signalling trains is perfect, so far as human skill is concerned.
So far as we, the locomotive drivers, firemen, and cleaners, are concerned, we place no implicit faith in their most perfect eystem, and we are educated in that direction, although the travelling public are educated in the> opposite. To say that we, therefore, have no faith in the signalling, whether interlocking or the old method by which the accident occurred, may seem to be a statement that requires some explanation, but our space is too limited to go into details. However, the eamc system is in vogue to-day at many stations as was in use during the early days of railroading. The same primitive signal, with its wire, running a foot or 18 inches above the ground, still exists, and this email wire has been the means of causing more than one narrow escape from a very serious accident, and it has caused more than one driver to be removed from the footplate to a 'subordinate/ position/'
At the conclusion of the Postal Conference at Madrid. Mr W. R. Morris, Secretary of the New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department, will visit Hungary to inspect the motor tcrvice in use there, with the idea of deciding whether it would be more suitable and economical than the present Dominion service of motor cycles and side cars. When he is passing through America he will continue the negotiations commenced by the Hon. James Allen, on his return trip from London last year, regarding the conveyance of parcels by mail. A successful issue to these negotiatione will, it is anticipated, lead to a considerable saving to the Dominion.
If you wish the services of Mr Morris per« tonally, ha now makes portraits at his homo or garden studio, 554 George street; telephone 859.—fAdvt.l A glass of Speight's beer at lunch and supper is better than all the tea in China.— [Advt.} The annual meeting of tho Homoaopathic Association will be held at tho Y.M.C.A. Rooms this evening.
Indigestion and kindred ailments prevented by Bismutrated Magnesia; 2s 3d bottle. Wilkinson and Son, chemists.—[Advt.] Day or night, rain or shine, heat or cold—{lamp Coffee dispels that physical exhaustion so often felr, by drivers of the mighty iron steed. Boiling water and " Camp"— that is all you want.—[Advt.] Whether you are a Conservative or a Liberal, you'll enjoy Watson's No. 10. —[Advt.]
• Ladies recommend Martin's Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by all chemists and stores. Sea you get the genuine.—[Advt.] Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.]
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