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Evening Star, Issue 16197, 19 August 1916, Page 6

The Military Tribunals;, in dealing with the married consoripte, will find little material left on the editorial istaifs of many of the country offices (says a London paper received by this week's mail). Li a#cathedral town of 32,000 in the Midlands there, remains but onerepoi-ter, although there are two competing papers coverinc; the greater part of three counties in addition! to the city. The reporter, though on the staff of one of the papers, now serves l both more or less impartially, Ms journal in return receiving copy from tho editor of the other paper who has become reporter. It is surprising how well the papers manage, and how deeply the old hatchet has been buried. The local Tribunal has recognised their patriotism, and has readily agreed to their suggestion as to the minimum mechanical staff which they should retain. In Ms half-yearly report the secretarv of the United Clerks' Union of New South Wales draws attention to the fact that partly as a result of tho war'women are increasingly entering into employment in the commercial world. He says: " The influx of women into commercial life is not resented—rather it is welcomed—but one is alarmed at the unfair competition, and the only fair solution of this economic problem is equal'rates and conditions for the sexes. It has been the union's policy to demand this, but in no industry has it yet been conceded. The more intelligent women are in complete agreement on this matter. The only way to achieve this objective is by the organisation of women. It is my intention to constitute a vromen's section with this purpose in view." The trustees of the Perth (W.A.) Metropolitan Cemetery recently passed a by-law forbidding Sunday funerals, except in accordance with a certificate for sanitary, magisterial, or for other reasons. The Fremantle Cemetery will follow suit.

At Sydney last week three firms were fined substantial amounts for selling drugs which were falsely described. Each defendant was selling preparations which it was_ claimed would form flesh. Medical testimony was that it Would not have that effect. "While I am Minister I will not allow ' stagger juiceries' to follow the men working on the east-west railway," said Mr O'Malley, at Melbourne, last week, referring to an attempt which had been made to establish at Kingoonya, on the South Australian section of the line. The South Australian Licensing Board had granted an application for a license at the centre, but as soon as Mr O'Malley learnt o£ it he telegraphed to the Premier, Mr Crawford Vaughan, a strongly-worded protest. The matter was considered at a meeting of the State Cabinet, and the difficulty was overcome by annulling the decision of the Board, on the ground that the licensing fee of £5 had not been paid. The person to whom the license had been granted was advised of the Cabinet's decision, and notified that if an attempt w,as made to sell liquor it would be wholly illegal

Speaking at a meeting at Eastbourne I held in June in aid of the Y.M.C.A. the Duke of Devonshire remarked that the Y.M.C.A. could point to a record of most splendid success. The leaders of the organisation did not wait to-see what would happen or what was to be done. At the outbreak of the war they realised their responsibilities promptly and took action, and from that day to this thoy had not turned back. " The Red Triangle " had como to be one of the most familiar signs, and one which sent a thrill of pride and gratitude through people when they looked upon it; it had found a lasting place in the history of England and the history of the world. It is stated that an old age pensioner who is an inmate of the Sqlway Home in Masteitoh- has definitely established his claim to a sum of £62X00, which has been in Chancery for-a number of years. An amount of £SOO has been placed at ■the man's disposal to defray his erpensss to Kngland. A manifesto on the Chirrchs' attitude, towards personal and public economy in the spending of money is to be issued by the Anglican [Social Questions Committee (says the Melbourne 'Age' of the 3rd insk). It is .a remarkable document because of the clear discrimination made in it between extravagance, gluttony, and the ostentatious display of costly 'furs, jewels, and expensive clothes, and legitimate expenditure on holidays, amusements, and recreation generally even in war time. It I is interesting to the average man because it, in plain "words, fastens some of the responsibility for industrial unrest upon the shoulders of women of all classes who are extravagant in habit and dress. The view .taken, of the possession of money is that money is "a trust," and that its"use must bo governed by 'Christian principles of stewardship. ; MrTf. T. Widctowson, S.M., presided in the Police Court this morning. A first offender was fined 10s for drunkenness, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. Martetf' Davis "was charged with disobeying an order for the maintenance of his children. Mr \V. L. Moore appeared for the defendant, who admitted the arrears (£7l Sa), put pleaded inability to pay for the last four years. His Worship sentenced defendant to three months' imprisonment, to be released on payment of the arrears.

A large number of men belonging to. the 17th Eeinforcements left Durteclm for Wellington this morning by the second express. It was their final leave-taking. Hundreds of relatives and friends assembled to see them off. The Band of the Bth Regiment came from, Invercargill by the morning train and wkited on the platform to play the soldiers away with 'Auld Lang Syne.' This little compliment from Mr T. Lifchgo'w and his col; leagues was much appreciated, and the Southland players got a good hearing as they marched from the station. Tiie Chairman of the committee who have the children's bottle scheme in* hand writes:—Owing to the continuous and un- ! abating rush of collections from the various schools, and in order to prevent being (hopelessly ewamped at the central depot, my .committee feol obliged to request aIL head, masters to materially assist them to overtake the rush by packing the crates' at the schools, as far.as possible*, in the '"following ordOT:—All quarts _ (including ales', whiskies, brandies, wines, and clarets), pints (aal varieties), medicines (all varie.ties), vinegars, long hocks, and white wine vinegars, pickle bottles, sauces and coffees, all squares; odd shapes, all aerated water Jjotfcfea. ■•■ - —L___

Mr PauUn's forecast:—Stormy weather on East Coast, with heavy rain, _ The traffic returns for the city corporation tramways for the fortnight ended August 5 were £2,750 14s sd, as compared with £2,789 2s 8d for the same period of laab yit-ar. - Eight members of the jury by which the Maori "prophet" Rua was tried at the Supreme Court have signed a petition to Parliament representing that their verdict was misunderstooa by Mr Justice Chapman, The petition was forwarded to MrC. E Poole, M.P., in Wellington, but it arrived there after his departure at tho close of the session, and has since been retmrnied to him in Auckland. Mr Poole has aiccordangly forwarded tho document to the Minister of Justice for consideration.

Private X, of the Sixteenth Reinforcements, whoso home is in Dunedin, came to town along with the rest of his company on Thursday night, and received an especially gratifying presentation from his wife this morning. Tho announce'ment of the arrival of a son and heir was received with lusty cheers by his comrades of "D " company, who heartily congratulated the happy father.

Notification of Sunday services as emune. rated below appears "in our advertising columns:—Anglican r All Saints'. Presbyterian: First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew's, NJ3. Valley, Caversham, Morningbon, Musselburgh, St. Clair, Chalmers. Methodist: Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, Cargill Road, Belleknowes, Woodhaugh, N.E. Valley, Dundas Street, Kew, Abbotsford, Eavensbourne, Boslyn, Maori Hill, St. Kilda. Congregational) Moray Place, Leith Street, St. Clair, King Street. Baptist: Hano.vsr Street, Roslyn, Caversham, North-east Valley. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South Dunedin, Mornington, Roslyn, NJE. Valley, Filleu-1 Street. Choral Theosophy, Christadelphians, Playfair Street Hall, Christian Science Society, Gospel Hall. The members of the choir of the Methodist Central Mission are asked to meet at the Kensington Brill Hall at 9.10 a.m. to-mor-row.

New season's photographic goods: Excellent stock now arriving. Cameras from 6s. Send your order early to H. J. Gill, 11 and 13 Frederick street, Dunedin." 'Phone 1,144. —fAdyt.]

United Starr-Bowkett No. 4 Group starts 4th September. Join now. Particulars obtainable from Hugh Mitchell,. Stock Exchange Buildings.—[Advt.] The annual meeting of the Dunedin and Suburban Industrial Union of Workers is to be held in the Trades Hall on Tuesday evening.

Auckland ladies ore showing commendable zeal spreading joyful news about "No Rubbing Laundry Help." Washes perfectly clean without rubbing of injury. Seven weeks' supply for Is.—[Advt.] Tho fortnightly war sermon to be preached in the Roslyn Baptist Church to-morrow evening is entitled 'The Demand for Reprisals.' Tho -preacher i 3 ike Rev. Stanley Jenldn. Mr J. Paterson will sing 'Arm, Arm, Ye Brave,' and tho ohoir will render special items. Cheer up! Watson's No. 10 whisky sends a glow throughout system. It's rare quality tells.—[Advt.] The Gore Competitions Society's annual festival is to commence on November 8. Particulars are advertised in this issue.

Anniversary services will be held at the St. Clair Congregational Church to-morrow. The Rev. T. W. Newbold wil be the preacher. At the morning service a special "address will be given to the children, and at the evening service an augmented choir will assist, rendering the following anthems! —'And the Glory,' !-The Radiant Morn,' 'O Gladsome. Light-,' and 'Hallelujah Chorus.' All seats are free.

A glass of Speight's beer at lunch and Btrpper is better than all tho tea in China.— [AdvtJ 'The Man-Who Couldn't*, is the title of

the address to meu only to ha given by the Rev. W. A. Hay at the Empire Picture Theatre on Sunday night. The meeting is under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. These gatherings have been exceedingly popular, and it is expected that another large attendance will face the

speaker on Sunday evening. Mr John Leech will be soloist, and Mr W*. R. Don will lead the mass singing.

Watson's is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.—[Advt.]

It is anticipated that there will be a large number of people travelling to Port' Chalmers to-morrow, and the Railway Department is providing extra trains, as advertised elsewhere in this issue. At the Central Mission services to-morrow the Rev, C. Eaton will deal with topics of interest to soldiers and their friends. Ladieß recommend Martin's Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by all chemists and stores. See you get the genuine.—[Advt.] To-morrow, at tho Botanic Gardens, we are to have the pleasure of hearing the Itivercargill Regimental Band play. They gave a taste of their quality at the railway station this morning, and created a very favorable impression. Mr T. Lithgow is the conductor.