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Evening Star, Issue 17279, 18 February 1920, Page 4

The Moeraki, with an Australian mail aboard, arrived at _ Wellington yesterdayafternoon. The mail consists of nine bag's and 52 hampers from Sydney, six bavs and four hampers from Melbourne, one bag from Adelaide, and. two bags from Brisbane. The Dunedin portion of the mail arrive here by the second express to-night, and will he delivered in the City and suburbs to-morrow morning. It is not usual to have one’s propertysold without one’s knowledge; but that unenviable experience almost fell to Lord Rosebery recently. Writing to the ‘ Scotsman ’ of November 29 regarding an advertisement of the sale of Turnhouse Farm under the direction of the Minister of Munitions, he said: “ I cannot help being surprised at this, because I am under the impression that the farm belongs to me and not to the Ministry. At first this might seem to be due to adoption of Irish methods by our Ministers; but Ido not wish to exaggerate, and I do not think it is due to lawlessness, but simply to gross carelessness, from the fact that the Government during the war have so abridged the rights of individuals that their numberless departments have come to the conclusion that these no longer exist.” It’s the thief who uses his head that makes the haul. The Australian papers lately have been full of the sweat of a gang of safe-blowers who have put in long nights of toil and bad language for a return of 4s 9d, or something equally discouraging. Contrast that crowbar work with the_ artistry of the Sydney Savings Bank thief who saw an elderly -woman drAw £IOO in two £SO notes. As she was going out the door he whipped off his hat and touched her on the arm, saying, politely : “ Could you let me examine those notes again, madam? I want to check tho numbers. She allowed, the spruce young stranger without a hat to usher her into the bank, where he showed her to a seat, took the notes with a bow, and stepped lightly to the door, getting right away.

,Wellington early in the present month the New Zealand Sanitary Inspectors’ Association was formed with an initial membership of 60. The principal object of the association is “ the promotion and interchange among its members and others of such knowledge of sanitary science as falls within the department of a sanitary inspector in carrying out the duties imposed upon him by the Public Health and Local Government Acts, and the rights, liabilities, and duties of a sanitary inspector ” Local centres axe to be formed in each health district in the Dominion, and the association may also elect as honorary and associate members persons of scientific attainments interested in the work of a sanity inspector, or others holding appointment in connection with public sanitary administration. Mr F. B. Gardiner of Napier, is the first president. Mr’ K. Cameron is the Otago representative on the executive. *

During the war a considerable sum of money was raised by the Maoris for the benefit of retuned Maori soldiers. The funds in hand amount to betw r een £30,000 and £40,000, practically all of which has been invested in farming pursuits, including one farm of 6,000 acres in the Bay of Plenty district, another at Hick’s Bay of 5,000 acres, and a third between Nahaka and Wairio of 6,900 acres. The first two are already stocked, but the third is being surveyed as soon as possible to enable the erection of the fences and felling the bush on the property. A lot of money will have to be sunk into working these farms before the returns provided will be sufficient to permit of disbursement among the Maori soldiers, who number approximately 1,000. The council which is administering the fund has reported that very satisfactory progress is being made, and everything points toward a very successful venture. J In the course of a sermon in All Saints’ Cathedral, in Bathurst, Bishop Louo- remarked : “I cannot understand why we should be expected to come here to sing all sorts of sentimental hymns—hvmns that sometimes make me sick. There is no doubt that a lot of them are drivelling sentimentality. At times I feel ashamed to hea- them. I would like to cut about three-quarters of our hymns out of the hymn book.” Prior to the annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesterday afternoon the committee considered the resignation of the assistant inspector (Mr W. Harrold), who has rejoined the police force. It was decided to offer the vacant position to Mr A. Duncan (a returned soldier), who was runner-up to .Mr Harrold in a list of 156 t applications when the original appointment was made in May last.

Mr Paulin advised as follows this after * noon:—Strong N.E. to N.W. winds; heavy thunderstorm over most parts of New Zealand. The timber industry in Southland appears to be in a flourishing condition, all the mills working full time, though there is still a shortage of hands. The secretary of the Saw-mill Workers’ Union (Mr T. O’Byrne) has just been on a visit to the Western district (reports the ‘News’), and says indications point to a good demand for timber, and that the prospects for the industry are bright is to be inferred from the number of new mills either recently built or in covfrse of erection. Hamiltoix and Co., he says, ore building an up-to-date mill at the work being carried out under the supervision of Mr Jas. Williams, formerly manager of the Mussel Beach mill. Sutherland Bros, are erecting one at Te Tua; and Barker and Co. have started operations at Orawia. Including those mentioned, thei’e will be 10 saw-mills in the Waiau district. The continued dry weather contributes to grass and scrub fires, and the Fire Brigade have had several calls to such outbreaks, another small one involving a run out this morning. Carelessness, continued school holidays, and inexcusable vandalism are all coxxtributing causes. Incidentally it may bp stated that there are too many vacant spaces overgrown with gorse, which fires easily. Between closing time on Saturday and Monday morning burglars visited the D.I.C. premises and stole cash amounting to £4 14s fid. The detectives are investigating.

_ Referring to the comments of Mr Justice Chapman upon the misuse by a number of returned soldiers of their war gratuity, Mr E. F. Andrews, secretary of the Aucldand Returned Soldiers’ Association, informed a ‘ Hearld ’ reporter that 95 per cent, of the men had put their gift to good use. Some, he said, had paid it to the Repatriation Board toward the payment of loans, and others had applied it to the purchase of houses and land. Some of the men on the land had found it moat useful in effecting improvements. In his experience, the few men who squandered the money were those who never had saved money. Unfortunately, ..the men who had squandered their gratuity, and through doing so got into the hands of the law, were those who came before public notice. The extension of the school holidays as a precaution against the spread of influenza finds many children with a surplusage of energy which they are directing into profitable channels. It is reported that comparatively large sums have been made by bovs who have collected cocksfoot seed for safe to merchants. ‘Two boys netted 10s the other day for an afternoon’s work. Breakage of windows in schools is common enough, without mischievous perforation of panes by youths with pea rifles. The chairman of Otago Education Board stated this morning that not one-tenth of the schools in the district had all their windows whole. The point arose from the Purakanui Committee’s report that windows in the school had beeen broken through someone firing pea rifles through them, and that the police had not discovered the perpetrators. Mr W. R. Brugh suggested that they might do something analogous to what was done in America to prevent wanton shooting at direction sign boards—namely, provide a target on the spot, with a sign “Shoot here.” After some discussion it was resolved that the board pay for the renewal of the windows at Pxirakanui.

As an example of the manner in which the Americans have got to windward of us in trade, we mention the fact that the average six-seater motor car, such as is usually imported into the Dominion, is costing on an average £lO4 more than usual, owing to the increase in exchange.

Members of Loyal Dunedin Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., and sister lodges, with lady friends, are cordially invited to musical evening to-morrow (Thursday). Stationers and storekeepers, kindly call at your earliest to see our new stock of “Thinker” and “Keep Smiling” writim* tablets, “ Thinker ” pictorial school exercise books and note books, also “Golden Redo” school rulers with metal edge. Best for every home. J. Rattray and Sons, Ltd. [Advt.] Mosgiel residents are asked to meet tonight to organise help to combat the influenza.

United Starr-Bowkett Building Society invite members for new No. 5 group, and advertise £3,500 for disposal to-morrow'even-ing.

Watson’s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the monev. — [Advt.] J Choice Jewellery.— Large selection diamond rings, watches, brooches, pendants, and silverware. Compare our values. Peter Dick, jewellers, etc., 490 Moray p’ace—[Advt.]

The Otago Mutual Starr-Bowkett Society will dispose of £SOO by ballot to-morrow at 8 p.m. The annual meeting of members will be held the same evening. A tailoring firm whose goods give service and satisfaction, and have done so for man, years past: Ansell and Co.. Octagon [Advt.]

Monthly concert of Dunedin Burns Club to-night in Art Gallery. New season’s photographic goods; excel* lent stock now arriving. Cameras from 6s. Send your 6rder early to H. J. Gill, 11 and 13 Frederick street, Dunedin. ’Phone 1,144. —[Advt.]

You can always find something new and quaint iu shape and design in our stock of high-grade potteryware, vases, aud ornameuts. Rusbatch and Co., jewellers [Advt.]

“White House Dollies’ Hospital.”—Variety prams, tricycles, rocking horses, glass, china, hardware. Todd’s, next Plaza.—[Advt.] The annual meeting of the Workers’ Educational Association will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, February 19. Members, students, workers, and all interested are invited to attend.

Blended correctly, aged correctly-—Wat-son’s No. 10 Whisky; clean, soft, mellow.— [Advt.]