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Evening Star, Issue 16716, 24 April 1918, Page 4

The members of the Arbitration Court leave to-morrow morning for Napier.

By direction of the Minister of Public Health a series of exhaustive tests as to wlult can be done in the way of purifying milk by Sharpies’ super-clarifier (an American invention) are being made in Dunedin, at tho T. and P. Company’s works, under the supervision of Dr Champtaloup. These tests began a week ago, and will probably continue for two weeks longer. The report will bo sent to the Minister. Mr F. S. Morton, representing tho company, gave a demonstration of tho working of the machine this morning. The claim on behalf of this clarifier is that it removes all the- filth and most of the disease organisms, without in any way affecting the butter fat. The temperature is not raised, and the chemical constituency of the milk is not altered. Tho mechanism is simple. There is a suspended tube, fed from the bottom by acquired suction, and in this tube tho milk is whirled to the sides with, such rapidity that the dirt and disease organisms (which, axe heavier than the friendly lactic organisms) are thrown out by centrifugal force. The milk os it comes out is meclianically sterile and as pure as it can be made. The stroptoc:< c.is and other germs emerge as slime. One of these machines i> already in use in Auckland.

Tho Otago and .Southland draft of the 41st Reinforcements, to leave Dunedin for camp next Tuesday, will probably number about 250.

Considerable misapprehension has arisen in the minds of some of our correspondents in regard to the discontinuance of the Anzac dinner. Tho function of last year, so far as the dinner itself was concerned, was supplied—and supplied bounteously—by the Women’s Patriotic Association, who trad nothing whatever to do with the charge made on that occasion for what were called “extra comforts.” Tho association offered to supply a sirnilaj.* repast this year, but the Returned Soldiers’ Association, on beinGj communicated with, declined the ladies’ offer. It will be seen by the report in another column that tho returned soldiers themselves have approved of tho action of their executive in this regard. The Women's Patriotic Association, however, intend to-morrow afternoon to entertain tho soldiers at tea in tho_ Early Settlers’ Hall, and will bo glad “ if they all come,’’ as liberal provision has been made for their entertainment. At tho Central Fire Station on Monday evening the United Faro Brigades Association of New Zealand gold star was presented to Senior-fireman Hugh K. Murray by Inspector T. Hugo. In presenting the star Inspector Hugo complimented Fireman Murray on attaining 25 years’ service, and expressed tho hope that he would be spared to servo many more years’ service to wear tho star. Inspector Hugo mentioned that ho had seen many of these stars awarded throughout Ncw Zealand, but this was the first one. ho had had the honor to present. Fireman Murray's service has been mostly connected with the Dunedin City Fire Brigade.

Mr Paulin’s forecast;— Squally S.W. to N.W. -winds and rain showers. It Is understood that tho Dunedin Waterside Workers’ Union, at a meeting held this morning, decided by a large majority to observe to-morrow (Anzac Day) as a general holiday. It is reported that tho Port Chalmers men will work as usual to-morrow. No work will be carried out on tho Timaru waterfront to-morrow.

A windfall of over £1,500 has come to the Christchurch City Council as the result of lifting the unused sin drain pipes at the abattoir. These, after being luted, were burned out and dipped, and are now valued at £lB a ton, and there are 85 tons in all. It has been decided to sell the pipes, which are too small for water mains.

A P.A. message from Wellington states that at the sitting of tho Court of Appeal this morning judgment was reserved in tho case of tho Union vS.S. Company versus a certain overseas barque, a claim for £B,OOO salvage.

New seaion’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.J Ladies requiring riding outfits are advised to call on Ansell, Octagon (a specialist in this work!, and see tho newest English riding tweecls.—[Advt.]

Tho Most Rev. the Primate has directed that special services and intercessions in connection with Anzac Day and the war shall be hold in all the chinches in the diocese to-morrow. A list of tho City and suburban services appears in our advertising columns. The central service will be held at St. Matthew’s, at 11 a.m. Watson’s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.]

An Anzac special _ united service will be hold to-morrow morning at 11 o’clock in tho Wesley 'Church, .Cargill road, in memory of onr brave bovs of Anzac fame. Tho Revs. Dutton, Griffith, Dallaston, and ißaino will take part. The Rev. Mr Dutton, a returned chaplain, who was on tire spot and witnessed the lights, will address the meeting. An intercessory service will bo hold in the First Church to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Dunedin ladies are greatly pleased with tho quality of “ No Rubbing " Laundry Help and “ Golden Rule ” Soap. Wardell Bros, and Co.—[Advt.] Tho Mayor of Port Chalmers requests the people of 'the district to observe Anzac Day as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. A citizens' meeting will be held at 'll a.m. tomorrow, and a united service in tho evening.

Tho Salvation Army will conduct a special war memorial service in the Dowling Street Citadel at 8 p.m. to-morrow. Cheers for Watson's No. 10 whisky. Unbeaten in race for quality. Really high-class. —[Advt,] Following up a suggestion by Mr 0. D. Flnniauk, head master, at the annual meeting of householders at North-cast Valley, it has boon decided to hold a united church service in tho North-east Valley Presbyterian Church at 10 o’clock on Anzac Day. The scholars of tho school will march in a body to the church, where short addresses suitable to the occasion will be given by ministers representing the various denominations in the Valley. The public arc invited to bo present. Eyestrain!—.Consult Mr Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), consulting and oculists’ optician.—Peter Dick, jeweller, etc., 490 Moray place, Dunedin- —[Advt.] The Otago Mutual Stnrr-Bcwkett Society will dispose of appropriations totalling £1,500 on May 2. Shares in the new group are still available.