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Evening Star, Issue 17956, 1 May 1922, Page 4

At its last meeting the Board of Agriculture. was informed that a committee had offered to take over the Moa. fcced Farm on very fair and reasonable terms, and run it ns a seed, farm for a terra _ of five years with a view to demonstrating what' could be done in the way of up-to-date seed-growing, Tho following motion was agreed to; —“That the board heaio with satisfaction that tho public-spirited offer of the committee to- take over tho Moa Seed Farm for live years is likely to be accepted by the Government. Tho board is convinced that it is of the utmost importance to the future of farming in New Zealand that farmers sow the highest grade of pure seeds, and this seed farm in a district which is eminently suited for the growth of seed is likely to foster their use.” A largely-attended meeting of representative Oamaru, citizens convened by the mayor, was held on Saturday night. It was decided to erect a memorial in recognition ot the invaluable civic and national services rendered by the lato Hon. George Jones, M.L.C., and laic proprietor of tho Oamaru ‘Mail.’ Tho meeting was fully representative of all shades of opinion. Dr Douglas, who submitted the proposal to the meeting, acknowledged' the courageous services in the cause of political and social reforms rendered by the deceased, whoso sincere and fearless advocacy of his beliefs had aroused tiro admiration of friend and opponent alike. Tho mayor (Mr J. M’Diarmid) announced that there would bo no occasion to make a public canvass, as leading citizens had already provided the hulk of tho money required. Tho memorial will take the form of -a stone arch, suitably inscribed, erected on a municipal section in the main thoroughfare, now in tho hands ot tho Oamaru Beautifying Society. Mr G. A. Lamb, secretary of tho South Island Dairy Association, states that the shipping of cheese for tho Old Country ir, going on. at a slower pace than the producers desire. The loading does not keep pace with tho producing, therefore the stock is accumulating, though not at the rate it was accumulating twelve months ago. The difficulty about getting tho cheese away originates in tho shortage of outward cargo, from Britain. Sonio ships have to make tho voyage to New Zealand in ballast. Until outward cargo is freely offering in the Old) Country, and until tho cost of working steamers is reduced, freight space from New Zealand must be limited, and owners aro hardly likely to reduce freight charges.

Mr Paulin telephoned this afternoon: N.E. winds, and line.

Mayor's unemployment, relief fund list; Previously acknowledged, £2,91 7 12s 10;1; Otago Harbor Board employees (fourth contribution), £lo—-t0ta1,£2,927, 12s 10d. Tho following cases have been sct_ down for trial at tho quarterly criminal sittings of tho Supreme Court, commencing on Tuesday. May 9; —William Alfred Forbes, charge'of attempted rape at Lawrence; mid Thomas Day. charge of manslaughter. Tho following prisoners will bo brought up for sentence':—-Edward Hcdlcy Kitchener Hughes, theft; Edward . Stephen Daws, forgery and uttering; Arthur Boimnic riunkct, breaking and entering and tnoit (two charges), and breaking and cimenng with intent to commit a crime. The statement appearing in another column ns to tho continued progress of the Dunedin Savings Bank is of a most satisfactory nature. It is one of Otago 6 own institutions, and has the solid Otago character Ju the past this bank has given away" to public objects manv thousands of pounds. Now, however, its business having grown at a great rale, it cannot give away any more. Tho law requires that the trustees must retain 10 per cent, of the total amount to credit of depositors, and that comes to £690.000 odd, so the trustqfs must hold £69,000 odd before they can give anything. So far there have been no importations to New Zealand of Baltic timber since tho war. Advices arc received in Dunedin that Russia and Finland have large sleeks, and these have been thrown on the London market, with the result that the prices in England receded about 30 per cent, ino Baltic ports were at last advices still closed on account of ice. To compensate for that blocking tho manufacturing from timber was being carried on in both Russia, and Finland, and as .soon as the ports arc blessed with, open water these goods will be shipped to British and other ports, and probably cause a further reduction, wlnca will further bring down the price of this much-prized limber.

A reference was made by the president of tho New Zealand .Rugby Union (Mr James M'Lcnd), at iho annual meeting of the council last week to the danger of sectarianism creeping into school football. It was a difficult but it ought to be made clear that certain schools had been debarred from playing school foolhall. Personally bo would not giro one. penny to any union which prevented any primary school from taking part in aa\ competition, lie hoped unions would jmt their foot down against such a practue. It would be open to all schools to take part freely in school football. (Hear,, heard

A fortnight ago a score ofqici’soas interested 1 in humane studies met in the Museum lecture room to discuss tlie formation of a society that should licit) to keep alive in this city aud its neighborhood an interest in the fitertauro and art and philosophy ot tho ancient Greeks and Homans. While it is hoped that this society will encourage and help investigation by specialists in different, branches ot classical learning by creating opportunities for friendly intercourse mid co-operation, its chief object :s avowedly to popularise the great masterpieces of ancient literature and art. Kueh a movement should make a wide appeal, and the promoters of tho society hopo_ that all who are interested in classical literature and classical studies generally will attend the meeting that is called lor the Museum on 'Wednesday evening next. Once again tho importance of teaching children in tho schools the art of swimming was exemplified ou baluiday atl-er-noou at the baths. A little girl got into difficulties in tho deep water, and her cry for help was at onto responded to by little girl named Bertha Rawlin(ion, a pupil of tho Kaikorai (School, who dived in and brought the other girl safely ashore. The rescuer was a pupil of Mr Olds, of tho Municipal Baths, whoso patient efforts with the children have resulted in marked improvement.

As the davs arc rapidly shortening work on tho Southern Reservoir excavation is now going on with only one shift. Iho street construction in tho city is n;so tapering ot! hy natural process, and it is not likely to boom again for awhile, seeing that winter is approaching. As a rcfitiit, men aro being turned off, and it is largely with the hope, of being able to reemploy some of these men that tho city drainage works arc being started. In the circumstances there is very little chance for the fresh .applicants who arc appealing to tho mayor for employment. Our Christchurch correspondent telegraphs that at tho Competitions on Saturday, in the junior champion recitation (girls between twelve and sixteen) Kathleen Philpott (Christchurch), with 80 points, was first, and Anita, Winkel (Dunedin), with 78, was .second. In the song for boys under fourteen Jack Moiinscy (Christchurch), with 81 points, was placed first, Norman "West (Dunedin), with 80, second, and Frank Foster (Dunedin), with 77. third. In the song in character (hoy or girls from nine to twelve) Vanada Duncan (Dunedin), with 120 points, was first, Norman West (Dunedin), with 118, second, and Alice Chapman (Christchurch), with 114, third. In the recitation for girls between sixteen and eighteen years Jenny Griffiths (Dunedin) is among the recalls. Slio is also among tho recalls in the Shakespeare recitation (lady or gentleman under twenty-one).

Tho purely holiday business of the Tourist 'Department is now, of course, falling off. It always docs decline after Easter. Mr J. E. llobicson, who is in charge of tho Dunedin office, cays that the volume of business for tho season has been satisfactory. The greatest demand by tourists was for trips to tho North Island —Auckland, Rotorua, Wanganui, and other places up there; but (ho South Island resorts have had a. very fair ah aro of patronage. One irip_tlmt is liecoming popular is that through tho Otira ami Buffer Gorges, returning via Blenheim and Kaikoura. It is noticed that commercial men aro using this agency more and- more for their ordinary irave’ling, That is a business which goes on continuously, without regard to seasons, and (hero always will ho somo pleasure mid health touring in Otago during tho winter by men and women who know and regularly get benefit from visits to the Switzerland that lies at our back door.

The tree planting tli.it was started as an experiment some years ago on the. hill above tho intake at the Waipori powerworks lias turned out (juito well. Larch, Corsica! pine, Douglas lir. and yellow nine have all prospered. Some of these trees are ten years old, and they are vigorous. Thus encouraged, the Reserves Committee is advised by MV Tannoek to undertake further planting in that area, and no doubt that work will go on this winter. "Tho principal tree-planting job immediately before tho superintendent of reserves is, however, the finishing of the Flagstaff area—an extensive, not to say enormous, joh, which it is hoped to complete this winter. In the three cases heard against the Northern Steamship Company on April 7, claiming damages for failure to receive fruit on board the R-arnwn- at Onelnniga, the Appeal Court, by three to one (Hi* Robert' Stout dissenting), allowed the appeal, and the case was remitted to tho Supremo Court for the assessment of damages. Plaintiffs were allowed one set of costs on the middle scale ns on a case from a, distance.—Wellington Press -Association telegram. “The King, gentlemen!” and the toast was honored in tho King of Whiskies— Watson’s No. 10.-{Advt.3 A special meet-inf for women only, to bo addressed by the Rev. C. IT. Laws, B.A. (president of life Methodist Conference), will bo hold to-morrow afternoon. To-morrow evening, in Trinity Methodist Church, a rally of -all Methodist forces will be held to h-ear the president's message, and a largo gathering is expected. An address will also be given by the Rev. C. Raton, and a united Methodist choir will assist. These meetings arc not for Methodists only, but for all friends interested. Groce-s will oblige- by forwarding us their orders early for “Keep .Smiling” Floor Polish, “No Rubbing" Laundry Help, .and “Golden Rulo” Soap to facilitate prompt delivery. Mackerras and Hazlett, Ltd., wholesale • distributors.—[Advt.]

Otago Women’s Club members are to have tho pleasure of having Miss Paterson speak on Wednesday afternoon on her work in different parts of tho world, including Poland.

Two hundred sample jars St. George’s Jams, 3d per jar.—Todd's White House, George street.—[Advt.] Tho monthly meeting of tho Women Citizens’ League will bo held at tho YjM.C.A. to-morrow evening. Watson’s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, but is worth tho money,— [Advt.] Tho Wairaki Coal Company have reduced their coal by 5s per ton. Now season’s photographic goods; excellent stock now arriving. Cameras from 6n. Send ycia - order early to H. J. Gill, 11 and 13 Frederick street. Dunedin. ’Phono 1,144. -[Advt.] i Messrs Christie Bros, announce a reduction of 5s per ton in tho price of Now Brighton Coni, and 2s per ion in the coal from the Saddle Hill and Mosgic! Mines.