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Evening Star, Issue 16398, 14 April 1917, Page 6

Twenty-two nominations (18 are required) have now been received for the election of city councillors. Cr J. Small (chairman of the Finance Committee) and Cr J. t>. Douglas have decided to reoffer their services.

In regard to tho extension of tho Marylull tram hne, the Tramways Committee ot the City Council report that, in accordance with instructions from tho council to report on the cost of extending the Maryhill tramway along Clyde avenue to Elgin I’OtKi, tho approximate cost, at pre-war rates, bo £2,000. The committee are of the opinion that the proposal should, not bo entertained at the present juncture.

Sugar is becoming scarce in Dunedin. Wo are led to believe that there is an abundance at the works in Auckland, but it is a job to get room for it on the coastal steamers.

How would a whisky famine affect the residents of Otago? No one knows as yet, but we may find out. Stocks are-running short in Dunedin, and inquiries as to whether other centres can land, or sell lead to the knowledge that Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland are in the same fix._ Distillers in the Old Country are refusing orders except for strictly limited quantities, and they will not quote at all otherwise than “the price on the day of Shipment.”

Mr Paulin telephoned at 2 o’clock:— Squally N.W. to S.W. winds and electrical rain showers.

_lhe executive of the Canterbury Second Division League have drafted their platform and proposals in regard to pay and pension's. The platform is non-political, and the league will help the Government to carry out the military Acts and endeavor to secure adequate pay, allowances, and pensions for all soldiers and dependents and co-operate with other leagues. The proposals to bo submitted to a general meeting include the following:—The pay of a private to bo not less than 7e 6d a day and Is separation allowance for wife and Is 6d for each cliild from the- day of enlistment; a pension of not less than the soldier’s pay in service for total disablement; the amount of the death pension, plus £ll a week for partial disablement, to bring the income equal to that for total disablement; the Government to pay sol-diers’-obligatious as defined in the Regulations of January 16, 1917, not exceeding £2 per week. Membership of the league is open to all people over 21 years of ago.

There will be four candidates for the mayoralty of Timaru. The present Mayor (Mr E. R. Guinness) will not seek reelection.

A number of anti-shouting cases were heard at Wellington yesterday, and tho following bar attendants were convicted : George Boselev (Te Are Hotel), Doris Carter (Grand Hotel), Reginald Davis (Albion Hotel), Katie M'finroo (Britannia Hotel). Tho sentences were deferred till Monday. Charges against the licensees of the hotels mentioned were dismissed.

In Westport on Saturday sugar was almost an unobtainable commodity (says the ‘News’). The majority of the grocers were doling it out in small quantities, and some were oven compelled to inform customers that they could not supply that much. One grocer telegraphed to a Greymouth firm an order, but received a reply : “ Not a bag in Grcymouth.” Not only is the coaat kept in short supply, but the price is steadily mounting up —from something like £ls a ton at tho outbreak of tlie war to £2O or more at tho present time.

Vvith regard to the resolution of the Senate that in future a certificate in domestic science be required from every girl matriculating into the New Zealand University, the Professorial Board of Canterbury College, at their meeting held last week, decided to ask the Senate not to enforce this resolution until the principals of the girls’ schools of the Dominion had been consulted on tho question. Tho exporting of cereals from Britain is now forbidden except under special license. This, of course, hampers merchants in regard to cornflour, semolina, and suchlike foodstuffs that come directly from edible grain, but it may bo news to some that the prohibition is held to apply to cocoa, and we now hear that it may cover mustard and starch. This is getting far away from the derivative meaning oi “ cereals,” _ which we take to be “coni,” and there is no telling how far the interpretation will extend. The prohibition may take all sorts of ramifications.

The wheat supply is again occasioning a thought dn Dunedin. The stocks in hand are not largo, and there is practically none offering. It is an open question whether the farmers have much to offer. The general opinion is that mo.-t of their wheat has been bought out. When asked if they have any to sell, and terras are discussed, it is'a common thing for a grower to ask a price of his' own. It does not seem to be universally understood that the price is fixed by the Government, and some who admit that they do know the price is fixed are apparently inclined to think that the fixing is merely a form, and nut obligatory. All in the trade ought to know by now that the Government's intervention is binding upon everybody. This side consideration is of consequence in the present pinch. The main question, however, is as to where our shortage is to be made up from. Naturally, hi such a position, we look to Australia.. We understand that no cargoes are actually booked or on the way from there, but it is said that the Now Zealand Government have an option over two million bushels, and millers in these parts are wondering how much of it will come to Dunedin if the option is taken up. Oats are plentiful, but deficient in quality.

Only offenders for drunkenness were before the City Police Court this morning. A first offender (female) was fined 13s, In default 48 hours’ imprisonment; Bernard M’Ledowney 12s, in default 48 hours’ imprisonment ; Hugh Thomas Stoddart (who did not appear) 20s. in default 48 hours ; and James Smith (with one previous conviction within six months) 225, in default 48 hours. Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., presided. The executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union Otago Provincial Council, at a meeting yesterday, discussed the question of fanners assisting the military boards as suggested by the union and npproved by- the Minister of Defence. The President (Mr James Begg) reported that he and the secretary had carried out tho suggestion, and that committees were formed accordingly. Tho following branches have arranged committees to act in this connection:—Kaitangata, Tnpanui, Balclutha, Clydcvale, Hampden, Middlemarch, Moa ” Flat, Clinton, Lawrence, Crookston, Lauder. It was stated at tho meeting of the Otago Provincial Council of tho New Zealand Farmers’ Union yesterday that tho union could find labor for all the suitable men the Labor Department could submit for employment, but that none had been offering.

A rather amusing story of the Prince of Wales-, who was in London recently, is related by an American correspondent in one of the Chicago newspapers. It Booms that the future King of England had retired for a short period from the war front in France, and was walking with a brother officer when he found tho woman driver of an official car in difficulty owing to a breakdown. The two young officers came forward to help her, and tho Prince of Wake, who is somewhat of a mechanician himself, spent nearly twenty minutes in energetic efforts, which happily ended in tho engine again running smoothly. As .she was thanking her unknown assistants the Prince looked, af his watch and remarked “ Heavens! I shall he late!” 50... the young woman said: “ Jump in, and I’ll take you anywhere yon want. It’s tho least I can do after the trouble you’ve pulled mo out of. Where do you. want to no? ” “ Thanks, awfully," was the reply. “ Home, ploaee.” “Where’s home?” she inquired, smiling at the way he had naively imagined his address would be known. It was only when he replied “Buckingham: Palace” that she realised that her principal mechanician had been none other than the Heir Apparent of England and tho great British Empire. Thu Prince laughed good-humoredly over tho incident throughout the trip to tho Palace.

The Mayors of Mosgiel, Green Island, West Harbor, and Port Chalmers meet this evening to discuss matters in connection with the threatened train curtailment to the suburbs. The latest addition to the Port Chalmers fishing fleet was launched a few days ago by Messrs Millor Bros, for Mr P. J. Powell, of Carey Bay. The “Freda Powell,” as the new launch is called, is a very fine specimen of the most improved type of fishing craft. Her length is bfift, beam Bft Gin, draft 4ft aft and 20in forward. Right forward is fitted a large fishing well, which may be used for cool storage in warm weather, and the after fish well is self-emptying. Forward of the engine room is a trawl winch fitted with revolving drums and operated by clutch gear driven off the engine. The power is derived from a 10 b.h.p. Frisco standard motor, fitted with the latest improvements, including automatic lubrication. Altogether the Freda Powell is a valuable addition to the fishing fleet. She is schooner rigged, and on her trial run developed a fair turn of speed.

Notification of Sunday services as enumerated below appears in our advertising columns: Anglican: All Saints’. Presbyterian : First Church, Knox Church, St. Andrew's, North-east Valley, Caversham. Mornington, Musselburgh, Chalmers, St. Stephen’s. Methodist; Trinity, Central Mission, Mornington, Cargill Road, Belleknowes, Woodhaugh, N.E. Valley, Dundas Street, Kew, Abbotsford, Ravensbourne, Roslyn, Maori Hill, St. Kilda. Congregational: Moray Place, Leith Street, St. Clair. King Street. Baptist; Hanover Street, Roslyn, Caversham, North-east Valley, South Dunedin. Church of Christ: Tabernacle, South

Dunedin, Momington, Roslyn, N.E. Valley, Filleul Street. Choral Hall, Theosophy, Chnstadelphians, -Playfair Street Hall, Dunedin Spiritualists’ Church, Spiritual Scientists’ Church. '•

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. —[Advt.]

An intercessory service arranged by the Council of Churches will bo held on Thursday evening in the Moray Place Congregational Church.

Akaroa, the old French settlement, chosen by our Allies as the most beautiful harbor existing, retains tbis health and beauty still. Take your holiday there.—[Advt.] United Starr-Bowkott Society invite members. £3,000 for disposal, as advertised. Harvest thanksgiving services will bo held at tho St. Clair Congregational Church tomorrow. The Rev. I. S'arginsou will bo the preacher. At the evening service an augmented choir will sing several well-known anthems, and solos will bo rendered by Misses N. M'Callum, Ruth Gale, B. Smith, and Mr B. Itawlinson. Mr R. Nimmo will preside at the organ. “Splendid! This Watson’s No. 10 Whisky is indeed a treat. My, but it is lovely!” [Advt.] Speight's ale and stout are acknowledged by tho Dominion public to be tho best on the market.—[Adrl.]

Members and intending members of the Burns Club are reminded of tho opening meeting for the ensuing year on Wednesday next in tho Art Gallery Hail, when a special programme of Scottish songs will be provided. Members’ rickets can be had from any of the office-bearers and at the door of tho hall.

The tig demand we have for “No Rubbing ” Laundry Help proves that housewives find it practically abolishes rubbing. We givo a “Thinker’s” Notebook free with every Is packet. Young and Anderson, Moray place.—{Advt.] At the Oddfellows’ Hall, Albany street, tomorrow evening Dr Commins will deliver a lecture, subject ‘The Transfiguration,’ a psychological problem. Onr new season’s winter suitings now opened up. Blue serges, guaranteed dyes. J. Hendry and Sous, tailors, 52 George street.—[Advt.]

Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.]

The ten days’ mission at present being conducted at tho Roslyn Baptist Church will be continued to-morrow, when Pastor Lascclls, of Timaru, will speak both morning and evening. In the afternoon Miss Wilkinson, w r ho is on furlough from India, will speak. Mission services will bo held from Monday to Friday, at 7.30 p.m. Ladies recommend Martin’s Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by all chemists and stores. Sea you get tho genuine.—[Advt.l