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Evening Star, Issue 16993, 15 March 1919, Page 6

Tlio lad who- was reported in our yesterday's issue as missing from his homo was discovered at Caversham last evening. The Finance Committee of the City C/ncil report that, with regard to Mr Anscombe's scheme for the industrial developmont of the City, which was rejerred to thorn, particularly" as regards the financial aspect, that at the present time the council have no legal authority to embark upon enterprises of the nature proposed by Mr Anscombc, and the council are not in possession of any data that would justify them in going to tho Legislature for the necessary legal authority. Recently a man named Bert Guillosson was court martialled at Palmerston North on a charge of desertion and found guilty. The decision of the court martial was forwarded to the confirming authority for promulgation. They, however (reports the ' Manawatu Times 'J, have refused to confirm tho finding, and therefore the charge will be struck ont. It is understood that Guillosson will now bo arraigned on a charge of failing to notify change of address. In connection with the proposed increase in-tho Kaikorai Tramway Company's fares the Finance Committee of the City Council report that they have looked into tho matter of the new schedule of fares in the proposed Kaikorai Tramway Order in Council, and find that the onlv alteration i.« in the direction of substituting a threepenny faro for the existing two-penny fare from the Octagon to Roslyn Council Chambers. In other words, all up passengers will pay a maximum fare of 3d for any portion of the journey. The Committee are of the opinion that no reasonable objection can be made to the proposal. An exciting encounter between a housebreaker and Air Benjamin Edward Minns, ft well-known Sydney artist, took place at the Cambridge Flats in Sydney a few nights ago. tt was shortly after half-past 1 when Mr Minns was awakened by the noise of someone moving about the bedroom. He discerned the dim figuro of a man standing near the dressing table, but the stranger, seeing him move, rushed forward and held him clown. Mr Minns naught hold of the lapels of tho .coat of the intruder, but almost immediately he received a stunning blow on the head with a piece of hose heavily loaded with lead. His assailant, thus able to break away, bolted down a stairway and escaped into Liverpool street. Mr-*Minns immediately communicated with the police, after which he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, where Br Maher inserted three stitches in the wound in the head. It was subsequently discovered that entrance to tho flat had been secured by some keys accidentally left in the door, and that the man got away with a watch and a pair of trousers containing money, of a total value of about £B. It is recommended by the Tramways Committee of the City* Council that ' a donation of £35 be made to the fund being raised by the Children's Hospital Committee for the provision of a children's hospital and playgrounds at Forbuiy corner. Delegates from the Chamber of Commerce, Otago Harbor Board, City Council, Otago Expansion League, and other local bodies will assemble on Tuesday evening to arrange as to what shall be put before tho Union Steam Ship Company when the deputation wait on the company with reference to the Sydney and Melbourne service, and as to the question of having bills of lading made out for the port of destination without transhipment. The General Committee of the City Council have set np a sub-committee, with the addition of Cr Hayward: to renoVt as to what further action should be taken in the matter of the proposed establishment of fish markets. The matter will be further reported on to council in due course. As announced in a recent cable message from Australia, a flash of lightning instantly killed two men near Montavclla. The victims were Frank M'Garry (50) and Albert Gunning (19). Both the men were unmarried. The men were standing alongside a lorry when death overtook' them. The party included Messrs Jack and Harry Gunning, George Johnson, and Thomas M'Grath. Albert Gunning's left boot was torn off, and his clothing almost reduced to ribbons. M'Garry's less were burnt, his hair scorched, and he was severely wounded on the forehead. Miss Marjorie Short, who was about 100 yards away, was knocked down by the lightning, but subsequently recovered. The deceased's four work mates, who were on the other side of the lorry, had narrow escapes, Jack Gunning being hurled down and temporarily affected with shock. As a result of the decision come to at the last meeting of the City Council in regard to tho erection of workers' homes on the quarry reserve at Maori Hill, a special meeting of the council has been called for next Wednesday night for the purpose of passing a resolution, to be submitted to a subsequent meeting of the council and operate as a special order, authorising the raising of a loan of £27.000 for the purpose of laying out and forming streets, providing drainage, lighting, and water supply, and erecting suitable dwellings for workers employed or resident within the City of Dunedin. A special meeting of tho Otago Harbor Board is convened for Wednesday next, at 2.30, to arrange the terms of the lease of the Port Chalmers section 'on which Mr John Mill proposes to rebuild the' store that was damaged by fire.

Mr Pauiin's forecast: Strong. N.W. to S.W. winds, and electrical rain showers. Over 1,100 names have been struck off the Chalmers 1919 roll, due to deaths, transfers, and objections. Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., occupied the bench in the Police Court this morning. David William Rowe was convicted of drunkenness and ordered to pay the cab hire (2s). Thomas Blake, similarly charged, was fined 20s or 48 hours. Henry Smith was charged with, at Oamaru, threatening to murder Eunice Livingstone Christie. Senior-sergeant Murray, in offering no evidence in the case, said that the man had already been dealt with in another way. The charge was withdrawn by consent. The unusual occurrence of a horse having been struck down with snnßtroke has come under the notice of the County Council in the Manawatu district. The veterinary surgeon who had attended ,the animal statod that it was the first case of sunstroke among horses that he had heard of in the district. Although kept under observation for several days, the animal was continually falling down, and showed no signs of improvement, having eventually to be destroyed. The Finance Committee of the Drainage Board report having considered the petition presented by residents in the outer drainage area in North-east Valley, objecting to be rated 2d in the £ for drainnuo purposes, has received consideration. The committee were advised that the rate was legally struck, and thero was, therefore, no alternative for the board but to collect it.

Tho men in the Otago Harbor Board's tug service are applying for more wages, land in'consequenco of this application a committee of the board will meet on the afternoon of tho 20th inst. to consider the | whole question of wages and salaries right through the service. The tenders recommended for acceptance by the Works Committee of the City Council for the annual supplies of horses, cartage, drivers, etc., show an increase all round compared with last year. As no tenders have been received for the maintenance of public clocks, they are to be placed under the control of the city engineer, who has intimated_that tho necessary care and attention will be given by his staff. The committee report that tho rates for cartage, in particular, show a heavy increase—about 55 per cent. Under the will of tho late Mr John Connal a bequest of £1,500 is left to the Board of Governors of Canterbury College to jirovide two scholarships, of a value of £2O each, tenable for two years, and to be awarded in connection with such of the following subjects as the board may determine—English, Latin, French, mathematics, and history. The above bequest will be augmented by £I,OOO on the death of a beneficiary. A sum of £I,OOO has been left to the Y.M.C.A, (Oristchurch), which will also benefit to the extent of a further £I,OOO on the death of a beneficiary. St Andrew's College (Christchurch) will benefit the same as the Y.M.C.A., while the Salvation Army of New Zealand receives £l/000, and tho Sailors' Institute, Lytteltoii* £2OO- Several Presbyterian clergymen will benefit under the will. Honey is likely to l>e cheap. Certain shipments that were sent to England, to meet the abnormal demand that existed a while ago, are coming back, the British consumers being now fully supplied, and it will return to a falling market, for the new honey is coming in. It is considered likely that the wholesale price will shortly drop to 4d or 5d per lb. The City Fire Brigade received a call at 9.5 o'clock this morning to a gorse fire in Kaikorai Valley. Of Monevmusk, who won a double at Waimate on Thursday, "Sir Modred" in the 'Southland Times' says: '"Although he has so far been a somewhat unsuccessful racehorse, Moneymusk as a yearling was the best-known youngster of his age in Now Zealand, as he was paraded for days in Christ-church during a oig racing carnival as the solo prize in a monster art union, the object of which was to raise j money for the Red Cross fund during the early days of the war. Thousands of people who saw the handsome Rokcby colt of those far-off days of the great conflict were anxious to become his owner, but the winning ticket was held by a small boy in Dunedin. It appoars that tho youth referred to and four companions bnnked sixpence «sach for tho purchase of ■•. chance in the art union and then cast lots for the ticket, with the result noted. (In case any long-faced spoil-sport may quote Moneymusk as being the causo of the initial downfall of youth, it may be explained that the voung sports spoken of wete not' making their first venture of this nature when one of their number secured a highbred thoroughbred for sixpence.) The youth subsequently sold his horse for £BO, and Monevmusk now races in the name of Mr D. Windie, of Gore District."

New season's photographic goods; exceV lent s.tock now arriving. Cameras from 6s. Send your order early to H. J. Gi!l, 11 and 13 Frederick street, Dunedin. 'Phone 1,14 V -[Advfc.] The combined Summer and Winter Show of the Clutha and DJJatau A. and P. Society will bo held on March 20 and 21. Entries close to-day. The Waikouaiti early settlers will celebrate their 79th anniversary by a picnic and sports on the" local recreation ground on Wednesday next. Particulars are advertised in this issue. The newest styles of English suiting's and coslumo materials have been received by Ansell, Octagon. Col! and fee them.— [Advt.] The monthly meetinc of the Dunedin Burns Club will be held in the Art Gallery Hall on Wednesday next. A first-class programme has been ariangcd. Strangers' social tea at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms to-morrow, at 5 o'clock. Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.] In this issue tho Dunedm Choral Society no'.ify that their annual meeting will be held in T'lm Bristol Concert Hall on March 25. at 7.30 p.m. Tbo attendance of hon, members is specially invited. Tho society aro making good progress. A satisfactory report and balance-sheet will bo presented. The speakers will bo announced later. Akaroa, of which General Pan says: "I was delighted with its beauty and scenery. The visit made one of the happiest clays of my tour."—-{Advt.] On Anniversary Day (March 23) there will bo miniaturo riflo shooting at Woodhaugh range for men and women. A one-day conference will bo held at the Y.AI.CA. rooms on Saturday nest. Speakers announced in our advertising columns, Ladies ! ecoramerid Martin"& Ap.cl and Steel Pilk. Sold by all chemists and stores. Ssea you get he genuine.—{Adit.l Tho matron of 'St. Helens Hospital thanks Warrington donors for supplies of fowls, fish, and vegetables. JSIr land's subjec? to-morrow night, in the Oddfellows' Hall, Roslvn, will be 'Reformat tion or Transformation.' Judging by the programme as advertised, the animal St. Patrick's concert, to be held in Hi 3 Majesty's Theatre on Monday evening, promises to maintain its usiv.il standard of excellence The proceeds of the entertainment are to be dcvt.te.i to the fund for tho erection of a dwelling for the Christian Brothers. The art of washing clothes clean without nibbing or injury. Slice into cor/par 6oa pure " Golden Rule " Soap, add small packet of "No Rubbing]" Laundry Help; boll briskly for 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly, blue, and hang out. Result will delight you. J. Rattray and Sons, Ltd., wholesale n gents for "'Golden Rule" and "No Rubbing."—[Advt.] Influenza.—Doctors at Homo recommend spirits. Watson's No. 10 whisky is purest, best.—[Advt.] Sellers of art union tickets in connection with the Children's Convalescent Homo are requested to exchange their books for the new issue. Eye strain! — 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.]