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Evening Star, Issue 17369, 3 June 1920, Page 4

The Executive Committee of the South Island (New Zealand) Motor Union last night decided to write to the Minister of Internal Affairs asking him to instruct the police in the South Island to prosecute all persona driving cars at night with electric headlights behind plain lenses.—A lone letter.was received from Mr Waltex Hill suggesting improvements on the road between Mount Cook and Queenetown, . including the provision of sign posts. It was decided to refer the to the_ Tourist Department asking for its |aß3istanco-—Christchuxch correspondent. One reason for the hesitation of builders and others in erecting houses for letting purposes has been the- impression that tho rent restriction law limits all rentals to 8 per centum of the capital value. It has in fact been stated that by this re-; suit the law has tended to defeat its own object. On reference to the War Legislation Acts V/e find that the 8 per centum provision *oes not apply to new houses. rhe effect of the law is as follows ; (1) Where the rent charged for a dwelling let before August 3, 1914, was less than 8 per centum of its' capital value it may oe increased by tho landlord, but not to an amount exceeding 8 por centum. If the rent already exceeded 8 per centum this rent may be maintained, but cannot be increased; "that is the "standard" rent : but (2) In. the case of a dwelling Jet for the first time on or subsequently to August 3, 1914, tho 8 per centum of the capital value does not apply, and the only restriction-is that'the rent at which it was first let, whatever its proportion to the capital value, may not he increased. The class recently started by the Workers' Educational Association in Mosgiel have just entered upon their second month of study, and, though the wintry weather that has eet in is a handicap, deep interest is being maintained by those taking part. 'Economio History/ the subject of the lecture, proves a fascinating study, and each evening keen and interested debates follow, which help to make the meetings enjoyable, as _ well as instructive. Mr G. M'Crackeri is the lecturer. «

Mr Paulin advised this afternoon:'— [ StTong N.E. winds and fine for 24 hSure; barometer fall; thick mist on - East Coast, j Tho Cost of. Living affects the members of the medical profession in common with all other members of the community, and the Otago division of the British Medical Association, New Zealand Branch, have decided to increase professional fees. The incxeaso takes effect forthwith. Mr F. G. Cummong, J.P., presided in tho Police Court this morning. James Duncan, charged with drunkenness, and also with deserting from the steamer Kumara, was remanded until to-morrow morning. A first offender was fined- 10s for ' drunkenness, in default 48 hours' imprison- | ment. The sale of cattle at Bumside yesterday was in progress at the time of our gohik to press, and, after that prices firmed, and at the close of the sale were 20a per head higher than the closing- rates of last week's sale.. In tho pig market bacon buyers were not fully represented, and values' for baconers consequently dropped 7s 6d per' head below last week's prices, while lighter kinds sold on,a par with late rates. The Hospital Conference at Wellington adopted a recommendation/that the principle of a proportional scheme for subsidies on rate levies proposed by the Government be approved, but that the minimum rata of subsidy be 12s 6d in the £. An amendment by the Waikato Board ■ that the minimum should be 15s in tho £ ; was lost by 21 to 11. The conference also adopted remits to empower local authorities to levy a'special rate in districts, upon a petition, for the purpose of subsidising or paying the salary of a district nui-se ; urging tho introduction of a short Bill placing hospital hoards on an equal footing with other local bodies as regards borrowing powers ; affirming that hospital boards should be exempt from stamnduties on cheques : and advocating that all supplies for maintenance and the upkeep of hospitals be procured and distributed by the department. " * At. the annual meeting of tho Circle, held last nijfht, the scarcity and the high price of wheat were discussed. -Mr J. Eraser said that he was sure that there was going to be a shortage of wheat ! and that the difficulty for the last two ' months of tho wheat" year would be to supply the population,' not the poultry. He urged all members to secure sufficient feed—if not wheat, then oats—to carry them over till next year. A special meeting of the Tramwavs Committee of the City Council will be 'held on Tuesday afternoon to consider tenders for 12 new cars of the latest pattern (of somewhat the same tvpe as tho Christchurch car), for six trailers, and for -the equinment of the fix cars which the department will build in its own workshops. The committee will also have before- them the designs drawn by two of the throe English firms which are submitting plans i for the new " la,y out" at the enlarged; tram sheds.

A lengthy /special meeting of the Otaso Harbor Board was held last evening to consider wages and salaries in the light of the heavy Cost of Living. Bv common consent the office department, \vhoso organisation has been, and is still, subject of inquiry, was in the meantime eliminated trom consideration; but the remuneration of all employees in the engineer's, harbor master's, and dock denavtments was exhaustively investigated" in the light of current conditions, and increases, in many cases substantial, were ratified. Members were particularly zealous to do justice to the lower-salaried men—the sailors, firemen, and laborers on the dredge Vulcan and the tin?. In some cases men were receiving . 10s a week less than outside laborers, and such differences were adjusted. Increases ranged from 15 to 25 per cent. The members of the board present were Messrs N. Galbraith (chairman), H. E. MolJer, J. S. Douglas, D. Larnadi H. C. Campbell, E. Roberts. T. H. Russell. 11. L.Tapley, and W. Wilkinson. Our Christchurch correspondent wires : —Mr Masters, the Liberal member for Stratford, is visiting Christchurch. In the course of an interview he remarked: "Some people have said that thev cannot understand my standing as a LiberalLabor man, but my object" is to combine Liberalism with Labor as much as possible. I want, if we can, to cat adrift from tlio two extremes, because I firmlv believe that New Zealand, as a whole 4 progressive and Liberal—l speak of the great middle class—and by the association ol what is commonly termed ' sane' Labor and Liberalism, with a proper and fair system of representation in Parliament' will return the Liberal Party to power." i- T « ?= of B °r s ' Games: Scallywag; rL ' r 6d J V r °t?Z% l3 - " Whi « House," George street.—[Advt.] Use the Brandy your' men enjoyed in France—Martell's.—[ Advt ] Watson's No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money [Auvt.] J Members of .the Otago Educational Institute are reminded of a meeting to bo held m the Y.M.C.A. Booms to-morrow even : n* Representatives of the Head ManeV W omens, and Male Assistants' Associations and country branches will deal with 'the necessity for an increase in salaries Members are also to receive reports from "the Olago delegates at tee recent "radi'i" conference in Wellington. y-a'-i= <=° - Sina, laaws sing to your heart's content for washboard slavery haa pone for ever thanks to No Kuhbing Laundry Fein la packet sufficient for seven weekly washing —|_Advt.J Sugar Cane Bacon.—We have, secured *ha services of a specialist in baeon curing We now claim to have the very best ba«m pro curable m the Dominion. Prices, as usual the lowest. Barton and Trensrrove, Princes-Manse streets, Octagon," and Ponces street South.—[Advt.J "Whisky, please! Watson's No. 101" Very good sir. It's the best whisky "in stock. '—[Advt.] J Thanks to tho courtesy of Mr Trevena the, well-known grower, a magnificent di=plav or lovely chrysanthemums is now on vi.-w at the 'Savoy." Country visitors to the Viceregal Restaurant are sure to bo charmed with these exquisitely beautiful flowers.—[Advt.] Use the Brandy your men enjoyed m France—Marteli's.—[Advt.] „ 1 *» recommend Martin's Apiol and Steel PiHs. Sold by all chemists and stores See you get the genuine.—[Advt ]