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Evening Star, Issue 17791, 13 October 1921, Page 6

At the League of Nations Union meeting last night the Rev. Dr Cameron reminded his hearers that the preliminary public meeting in connection with _ the movement had been held on tho anniversary of tho declaration of war, and that last night was the anniversary of Passchedule. It was meet, said the doctor, that there should bo launched that night a body which, it was hoped, would go far towards making the repetition of such an experience as that of October 12, 1917, impossible. There was a clean sheet at the City Police Court to-day. The putting on of two shifts at the Southern Reservoir excavating next week means that about seventy men will be cmplayed instead of forty. ' (Starting at d o’clock in the morning and working till 8 in the evening, an hour or two of artificial lighting will bo necessary both, early and late. To provide for this, and to extend tho haulage tracks for the carrying away of the displaced earth, men are already doing a certain amount of night work. One of the difficulties is to procure .a supply of metal rails for temporary use. It was hoped that the Railway Department could lend some rails for; the purpose,

Cr Scott told the City Council last evening that - tho first of tho new ears was now in regular service. It was expected by Wednesday next to liiiyo another one running, and still another one in service about ten days later. The trials of the cor at present running bad proved most satisfactory.

A lady who did not believe in allowing tho dead past to bury its dead took advantage of “ question time ” at the conclusion of Professor Pringle’s lecture on the League of night to ask: “Why did not Lord Robert Cecil accept the German terms in 1916 and stop the war?” A gentleman, obviously strong on high finance, wished to argue that there was considerably more money in the world to-day than there was before the war. To the ladv tho professor politely suggested that the question she had raised might well be buried with tho many others of a similar nature that lay in the past; while to the gentleman he expressed regret that time did not permit of a debate on economics that evening. He mentioned, however, in passing, that the huge world debt incurred during tho war had had tho effect of diminishing rather than increasing the accumulated wealth, which, after all, existed largely on paper.

The Otago Laud Board’s sitting yesterday was taken np with soldiers’ applications considered in committee. Mr I). M. CaTdor was in tho chair, in the absence of Air R. T, Sadd (Chief Commissioner), who is making a good recovery from his illness and hopes to resume duty early next month. Tho board will resume for ordinary business to-morrow.

It would appear from tho balance-sheet issued by tho New Zealand Cricket Council in connection with the tour of tho Australian team through the Dominion early this year that tho guarantee system under which visiting teams are brought here is a rattling good thing—for the council For instances, the expenses of tho tour (even including such items as photos, presentations, and selectors’ expenses) amounted to £I,BBB, while tho various associations were called upon to guarantee £2.300 .between them. Add to this £6ol, the proceeds of tho two test matches and tho match against tho minor associations, and it will be scon that the council has a. comfortable balance from the tour of £1.063. But it certainly appears to bo a one-sided arrangement so far as the local associations avo concerned, and it will be interesting to see whether the struggling centres (such as Otago) and those who made a loss on tho Australian fixture will receive a refund of portion of their guarantee or bo helped in any way hy the governing body. The annual bazaar of the Holy Cross Church, St. Kilda, concluded in the Coronation Hall yesterday. At the the vicar announced that, excluding tho ticket money, tho total proceeds amounted to £320, a very satisfactory' sum. It is still raining inland (telegraphs our Cromwell correspondent). Showers fell throughout the greater part of Wednesday, and at present tho rain is general, with indications of a heavier fall. Conditions aro mild, and tho ground is receiving a thorough soaking. The rivers aro steady, but heavy rain would now cause a fair rise.

At last night’s meeting of the City Council itgwas decided, on tho suggestion of the mayor, to congratulate (Messrs C. Begg and Co. upon attaining the diamond jubilee of the foundation of the firm’s business in Dunedin in 1861.

Certainly nothing succeeds like success. A few years ago Auckland was the chief cricketing centre, and when local representatives held the Plunket Shield big crowds and big ‘‘ gates ” could always be relied 1 upon. Now the centre of attraction has passed, with the shield, to Wellington. As an instance of how public interest in sport waxes and wanes with local success it may bo mentioned that the net proceeds of the first test match, New Zealand v. Australia, plaved in Wellington last summer, were £560, while the second test, played in Auckland, returned only £4l. Both matches lasted throe days. These figures are extracted from the balancesheet of the New Zealand Cricket Council, just eircuulated.

A misapprehension has arisen as to the dates of the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting, which takes place on Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd December, following tho Otago A. and P. Society’s Summer Show, which is to bo held on November 30 and December 1.

The Bishop of Nelson at tiro Anglican Synod stated that not only should a fixed primacy be recommended to the General Synod, but Wellington should be chosen as the residence. Tho following recommendation was passed :—" There should be a fixed primacy of tho Church of this province; each primacy should be centred in Wellington; representatives to General Synod to bo instructed to support the above.” —Nelson telegram.

Fight more names were registered at the Town Hall employment bureau to-day, making a total of 338. Tho mayor’s appeal to citizens for funds respited this morning in £5 5s being received from “J.5.D.,” £5 from “P.W.,” £1 Is from Hillikcr and Co., and also £8 6s in smaller amounts. Sums previously acknowledged total £76 8s 9d. Tho Otago Tramways Union, in making a donation of £25 to the unemployed relief fund, passed tho following resolution In the opinion of this union tho prevailing unemployment is largely due to the Government’s misguided immigration policy, and it calls upon the Government to find employment for those who arc unable to_ get work with private employers by raising enuis for this purpose in the same manner as it did for war purposes.” Gr Taverner (chairman of tho Finance Committee) stated at last night’s meeting of the City Council that negotiations had been put in hand to get a special advance by way of overdraft against the security of the unspent portion of the works loan authorisation of £175,000, The unspent portion amounted to £72,000, and as the issue was at per cent, tho remaining debentures were, of course, not saleable. It was therefore proposed to secure Government sanction for a reissue of this sum at tho current rate of interest, and tho bonds would bo held by tho bank as security for an immediate advance up to £40,000. If this could bo arranged, added Gr Taverner, it would enable tho works department to proceed with the urgent work of street paving, and so bring into use tho expensive plant at present lying idle, and at the same time provide work for men right through the summer. Ilia monthly meeting of Dunedin Burns Club was held last evening. The treasurer reported that war bonds to the value of £125 had been paid, and "that he had invested £IOO in the Savings Bank. The Hallowe’en Committee, reported that arrangements had been made for a firstclass programme, and that a full house was assured. Tho secretary was instructed to convey tho club’s sympathy to thp relatives of a deceased member. A typical example of the red tape methods of tho Government was furnished by a letter received by tho Board of Jdanagers of tho Technical School last evening from the Department of Education (Wellington), asking for an .inventory of every article and every utensil (with cost .price) in the school. Members expressed surprise at such a demand, and finally it was decided to forward returns as far as possible. “The King, gentlemen!” and the toast was honored in the King of Whiskies— Watson’s No. 10. —[Advt.J Biggest and best value household crockery obtainable Todd's White House, George street.—[Advt,] Special train for Christchurch at 9.5 p.m. on Saturday. Society women recommend to their friends the service of “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help, a modem laboratory triumph; Is a carton; all stores.—[Advt.] Watson’s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth the money.— [Advt.j Ladies recommend Martin’s Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by all chemists and stores, See you get tho genuine.—[Advt.] Our Teas unexcelled for quality, blended and packed every week; only high-gratlo teas used. Prices. Zs, 2s 4d, 2s Oil, 2s 9d. Hunter &nd- Etheridge.—[Adyt.]