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Evening Star, Issue 17429, 12 August 1920, Page 4

The Bishop of Dunedin (the Right Rev. I. Richards) proposes leaving for England m January. It will be a flying visit on business connected with tie Church. As result of the war the staff of clergy in this diocese has become depleted. Years will elapse before students can be trained here in sufficient numbers to meet the demand, and the bishop’s chief object in going Home is to try to make arrangements for a supply of clergymen. The °P aLo hopes to meet the bishops in the Old Country in order to discuss the latest developments in Church work at Home and abroad. The P. and O. will soon be with us, not merely figuring as a concern that has to do with the ends or the earth, hut coming into our daily doings. For, according to the belief of those interested, the P. and 0. Bank is actually in existence. It is said that the capital of the bank is fully subscribed to the extent asked for. _ One British firm alone has put five millions into it. The New Zealand applicants for shares have got an allotment, the proportions being understood to be 80 per cent, to shareholders in the P. and O. Company, and 50 per cent, to others. The £lO shares were issued at a premium of 2s 6d. No actual move has yet been taken in the Dominion ln . the way of taking premises, but it is said to be quite settled that before long we shall see the sign put up in each of the leading centres. An announcement made - by Cr Scott last evening was that the General Committee of the City Council are taking up the matter of providing a crematorium for the City; plans and specifications being taken out. “A good year for the corporation, and probably a bad year for tne animals” was a characteristic criticism of the abattoirs offered by Cr Scott at th© City Council meeting last night. Cr Scott’s views on the form of “ cannibalism ” for the safe practice of which abattoirs exist, are welf, known, and frequently and humorously expressed; with special delectation for the council, in that Cr Soott is chairman of the committee who have charge of the institution. The remains of the late Trooper Leslie Wilson (Main Body) were interred with military honors at Anderson Bay Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Captain Gustafson represented the military authorities. Chaplain Rev. R. Fainnaid conducted divine service at the grave. Bugler Sarginson sounded ‘The Last Post.’ That the value of the St. John Ambulance classes in first aid to the injured is recognised ia the community is‘shown by ihe fact that one firm have offered to pay ■the fees of some of their employees, and also to give a bonus of £5 to each of four successful students. Recent awards of the Arbitration Court stipulate that the association’s ambulance outfits shall h© provided in factories, warehouses, etc., and all employers of labor should take steps to see that these are put in charge of persons who have the necessary training, otherwise they will be of little use. A warm tribute to Mr G. A. Lewie (Town Clerk) was paid by Cr Taverner last night during the discussion by the City Council on the City’s financial position. “ The citizens are particularly for tunate,” said he, “in possessing the services of our chief executive officer (Dir Lewin), and I cannot conclude my remarks without recording the persmial satisfaction which I have experienced ;n association with him. His duties are many and various, and the amount of investigation and assembling of data which he accomplishes show him to be an officer of ability and possessed of an analytical mind that is a most valuable asset to the council.” (Applause.) “ Commercially speaking America is enjoying a real harvest of prosperity,” said Mr J. B. Mcrrett, the well-known poultry expert, who returned to Christchurch yesterday. “At the same time there'are indications now that financial men are preparing for the worst. Banks are calling in their overdrafts and reducing their advances, while the high rate of exchange is militating against export trade. The high Cost of Living in America would startle New Zealanders, especially in regard to food and clothing. Tailor-made suits are being sold at £2O. It is impossible to get a decent meal under Bs. On the dining cars on railway trains the meals average from 6s to Bs, Wages are rising every week.’) .

not generally known, according to Miss N, Goad, president of the Women Teachers’ Association, that single women teachers with anybody entirely dependent upon them are entitled to the bonus as paid to married men. “ I hope that all teachers entitled to this bonus will apply for it at once,” said -Miss Coad at Wellington on Monday night. • Our Cromwell correspondent wires: Ihere haa been a sudden change in the u Gather. Late last night there were signs 01 continued heavy frost; and it was a surprise this morning to find the whole country under a light coating of snow. It has ceased snowing, and there is not a great depth, but tho weather is still unsettled. A change to a sudden thaw \vonid probably cause a quick rise in the rivers. On account of loans maturing, the City Corporation will be called upon to proinoo * ol ' ovar half a million pounds in ry ■’ an ,“ Me following statement made by Lr taverner (chairman of Finance) summarises th© salient factors of the situation ‘ Whatever method is adopted to deal with the loans, there is now no i doubt that a substantial increase in the inteicst charged will have to be found. It is, however, extremely gratifying to know that the finances of the municipality were never in better order or more able to carry tho additional charges due to a rising money market, and while I cannot do than counsel prudence during the next ensuing two years, I feel confident in stating that the position will be met m a satisfactory manner. The City has been well situated in regard to loan moneys, which average about £4 7s 6d per cent. This is m marked contrast to certain other local loans, notably those of the Harbor Board, who are presently tadeeming £200.000, on which 65 per cent, has been paid for a lengthy period, llie matter recently taken up by the Finance Committee iu relation to a suggested Go- \ ernmental underwriting scheme, may develop to the advantage of local anthoriposition is that, meantime l , the other centres are being requested to give their opinions on the matter, and if .hese are favorable to such a scheme, rcoresentations to that end will doubtless he made.” was a clean sheet at the City Police Court this morning. Dr Cockayne (Government Biologist) ana -Messrs Buxton and Lindsay, who are seeking tho removal of tho embargo on tne import of New Zealand potatoes to Australia, have reached Sydney. They are already interviewing the Government heads and others interested. When thev have concluded the negotiations in Sydney they will proceed to Melbourne. A company, u> be known as the New Zealand Aero Transport Company. Ltd., is being formed to operate in* the South Island, for the purpose of carrying passengers and mails between Timaru, Mount Cook. Queenstown, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Jt is intencied to use 12 passenger machines, having dual control. Three, capable of attaining a speed of 120 miles an hour, will be stationed at an aerodrome close to the Hermitage. Thev will be available for flights round Mount Cook. To-morrow morning the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr W. H. Hagger) will hear iho dispute between the private hotel employees and .employers. On behalf of the Presbyterian Church of Otago an offer was recently made lo the United Free Church and the Established Churches of Scotland to accept the care of a number of destitute orphans who could be guaranteed as of good mental and moral calibre. A letter received from Scotland this morning announces that the offer Jias been before the Assembly of the United Free Church and referred hv them to a business committee to deal with". There was a good attendance at Park, Reynolds’s rooms yesterday afternoon, and brisk bidding for 31 of the 33 original landscapes in oil that Mias Jimsie C. Fraser sent in for sale. The top price of £8 8s was given for a view of Lake Wakatipu, ‘White Peak;’ and an Argyleshire scene each brought £B, and for other works the prices ranged from £3 10s upwards. A shipment of oranges arrived at Auckland on Sunday last from the Eastern Pacific Islands by the Tahme. The consignment consisted of 19,500 cases, shipped at Rarotonga, Mangaia, and Raiatea. The work of unloading the fruit was commenced on Monday morning. As far as could be judged on Sunday the fruit wa« in good order. The record number of 16 divorce cases were set down for hearing in the Supreme Court this morning. Several were adjourned by arrangement until after His Honor’s return from the Invercargill sittings. It was stated in the City Council last night by Cr Taverner that, while in 1918 the net_ percentage of profit available on the basis of a commercial company with share capital equivalent to the City’s total trading department loans was set down at 7 per cent., the figures had now risen to 9.13 per cent. t A case of smallpox has developed in Dunedin Hospital, and in the meantime all visiting has been stopped. A statement made by Cr Taverner in the City Council last night reveals that, while the corporation’s outgoings have increased by £52,371 (of which nearly £30,000 is made up of increases in wages and bonuses), the amount “paved on” to the public during the year has been only £17,000. In other words, the branches of the City enterprises concerned have borne no less a sum than £34,000 extra cost of running the various enterprises. “It will be readily admitted,” said the chairman of Finance, “ that the ratepayer and the consuming public have been generously treated.” At the original ballot for sections in the Glenn and Pukanui estates, both in North Otago, one section in each was drawn by a soldier who paid his deposit but diS not go any further in the matter. The Otago Land Board therefore ordered a fresh ballot for these two sections, and these new proceedings were taken yesterday afternoon. There were 12 applications for section 4s, Glenn Settlement, 313 acres. The draw resulted in Oliver Evans, of St. Kilda, winning; and No. 2 marble represented John James Elder. As Evans was not present to pay the depagit immediately required, he lost his chance, and Elder was declared to he the successful applicant. This morning the reason for Evans’s absence was made clear, a letter being received by the board intimating that he wished to withdraw his application. Elder was one of the two applicants for section 3s, Pukanui, of 76 acres, but his name was withdrawn in account ofahis having won in the first ballot, and the Pukanui section was awarded to the other applicant, John Mitchell, of Dunback. In answer to criticism by Cr Jeffery of lack of initiative in tramway extensions as compared with other centres, Cr Douglas stated in council last nigbt that Auckland’s track mileage was 40, Wellington’s 21, Dunedin’s 34, and Christchurch’s 53. The proportion of dead or unclaimed letters, letter cards, and postcards to the total number delivered within the Dominion was 0.64 per cent, (states the annual report of the Post and Telegraph Department), Some 262,126 letters (including letters addressed to soldiers and registered letters) were opened and returned to writers through the Dead Letter Office; 36,269 were returned unopened to other countries; 212.368 (including those addressed to soldiers) were reissued ; 52.347 were destroyed ; 254,216 were returned by chief postmasters to senders within New Zealand ; 43.244 were returned by chief postmasters to other countries—a total of 840,470, compared with 820,984 in 1918. Five thousand nine hundred and eightyfive other articles were returned to foreign countries; 2,739 were returned to the senders through the Dead Letter Office, and 87,444 by chief postmasters; 16,360 were returned by chief postmasters to other countries—a total of 112,528 articles, compared with 122,248 in 1918. A question for discussion last night at the City Council’s special meeting was to have been the Special Committee’s report on municipal administration, which contains recommendations for reduction of council personnel and reversion to tho ward system. But there was not a full attendance of councillors, and discussion was adjourned till the ordinary meeting next Wednesday*

Mr Paulin advised this afternoon;— “S.E. to S.W. winds, and heavy rain and snow.” In the Magistrate’s Court this morning Mr H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., gave judgment in tho case in which the Public Trustee (Mr D. R. White), as executor in the will of John Frood, a deceased soldier, proceeded against Robert Frood, a brother, for the recovery' of £4l 14s, allotment monel's received by him. Mr J. S. Sinclair appeared for the defendant. His Worship said that apparently the. deceased had made over his allotment moneys to his brother in order to pay off his debt for board and lodging, as a very rough and wide statement had been mado between them. Other cases had been cited by Mr White, but they did not have tho same features as the case before him. Ho believed tho evidence of Mrs M-'Kcljar, and on the facts of the case would give judgment for the defendant without costs. “It does seem strange that this cheap draper should bo picked out. It is much more advisable that the people have their bread and butter Idles cheap.” said Mr Justice Edwards during the hearing of an appeal for a .rehearing in a Wellington case in which a grocer was fined £IOO for alleged profiteering. Watson s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.] Lovely New Heads now procurable, Karriokannie ” Dollies’ Hospital, “ White House,” George street.—[Advt.] Lse the Brandy your men enjoved in Franco—Martell’s.—[Advt.] “What a difference it makes! I wouldn’t bo without ‘No Rubbing Laundrv Help’ for anything!” No wonder, when it takes the rubbing out of the weekly washing.—[Advt.] A sale of Oriental goods will take place to-morrow afternoon at Knox Church Sunday School Hall. f “Whisky, please! Watson’s No. 10!” "Very good, sir. It’s tho best whisky in stock.”—[Advt.] Mr Alex. M‘Leod, merchant tailor, has removed to larger premises, 30 Octagon (upstairs), nest to Barton and Trengrovo's. —[Aavt.] Use the Brandy your men enjoyed in Franco—Marteli’s.—[Advt.] Ladies recommend Martin’s Apiol and Steel “ills. Sold by all chemists and stores. See you get the genuine.—[Advt.l