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Evening Star, Issue 18052, 21 August 1922, Page 4

Mr Arthur M'Carthy, of Dunedin, made a great success many years ago out of Us experiments in the direction of imparting size to the orange-colored primsoro polyanthus. Latterly ho lias made a special study of blues in tho same flower. This season ho is already able to show to friends some very rich and rare blooms of varied tints, mostly very dark, and they are of good size, the largest as big as a half-crown ,* but it is quality rather than size that makes them a conspicuous addition to our local flora.

A dairy factory is being built at Owaka, near tho railway station, tor the local cooperative 'company. It is to cost about £2,500, and tho plant a little more than that sum. Mr C. Bragg lias the contract, and ho is working to tho plans drawn by Mr Leslie D. Coombs.

From the figures presented to the Otago Patriotic and General Welfare Association this morning it was seen that the sura in hand is £oo,ooo, less £I,OOO on a war bond mortgage and £444 13s 6d bank overdraft.

Tho City Corporation has put a new bylaw into force, one of the' provisions of which requires that owners of private motor vehicles must take out ( a license for the storage of petrol.

The report on tho vital statistics of the fifteen urban areas of tho dominion for the month of July shows a total of 1,075 births registered in a population of 629,970 and a total of 561 deaths. Tho _ death rates per thousand in the four principal urban areas in the month named were as follow: —Auckland .86, Wellington .86, Christchurch .89, Dunedin 1.13. The number of births registered during July in tho four principal urban areas in the dominion totalled 761, and the deaths numbered 416. Forty-five of the deaths were of' children under five years of age, thirty-three being under ono year of age. The deaths of nine persons over the ago of ninety years occurred during the month. Keen competition ruled at tho auction of tho Wiltshire’s salvaged cargo at Auckland on Wednesday last, and prices, in many cases, closely approached current prices quoted by retailers in tho city. Whisky and wines wore freely disposed of, whisky selling at about £3 a case (plus 100 per cent, duty), or 30s a gallon in draught (plus 36s duty). Champagne was not in keen demand, and sold at prices ranging between 10s and 11s a bottle. Old wines also sold at very low prices, about 15s, including tho duty. Tobacco was knocked down at half-price, 9s lOd a dozen tins of l|oz each. The porcelain baths sold up to £8 10s each, plus 20 per cent. duty. Calico sold at £4O a halo; colored wool at £2O a bale. An upright Broadwood piano, which was described as being worth £3OO, though more than a few discounted the statement with a smilo, was sold at £BO (plus 20 per cent. duty).

A bottle a day was stated to be the amount of a certain drug consumed by a young map named George Young Barker, who appeared before Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, on a charge of drunkenness. “IPs a case of saving him from himself,” remarked Sub-inspector M'Namara, who added that tho accused had recently had to he pulled out of #io harbor by Constable Clcverley. According to his own admission, Barker, who is only nineteen years o? age, had been drinking the drug at tho rate of. a bottle a day, and sometimes more. He had been undergoing medical treatment at tho hospital. The sub-inspector added that the Act showed that if a man was proved to be a drug fiend he could be treated as an habitual inebriate. Barker, who was evidently of a nervous disposition, said that there were reasons for taking the drug; but tho magistrate replied that there would he no reasons for it during tho next twelve months, as ho would be an inmate at the home at Eoto Eoa for that period.

The developments that have taken place lately in wireless have enabled some remarkable feats to be accomplished by experimenters in Auckland (says the correspondent of tho ‘ Post ’). One man, who has been carrying on experiments for many years, reports having “picked up” tho powerful station at Carnarvon, Wales, using only a single detector circuit. He has also heard messages from tho Aquitania and the Mauretania when they were crossing the Atlantic; and he distinguished a call from .the Olympic to Pool Harbor, Dorset, as she was, leaving Southampton- for New York. Stations in France, Germany, South Africa, India, China, and Japan have been frequently heard by this" observer; while it is an everyday occurrence to hear the United States and the islands in the Pacific. Very cordial relations exist between the Administrations of New Zealand and American Samoa, stated the Secretary for External Affairs, Mr J. D. Gray, on his return to New Zealand. During his recent visit to the group Mr Gray exchanged visits with the new Governor of American Samoa, Captain E. T. Pollock, U.S.N., who received his present appointment last March. Four days were spent at Pago Pago, when the Americans provided most hospitable entertainment; and tho Governor, with a party of naval officers, later visited Apia, and also stayed at Yailima, the old home of Robert Louis Stevenson. The whole party made a pilgrimage to the writer’s grave at the summit of Mount Yala. The spirit of co-operation which existed between the two Administrations was of great advantage to both. During the Legislative Council discussion on tho Naval Defence Amendment Bill the Hon. G. M. Thomson expressed the opinion that, in view of what had occurred in recent years, we should realise that unthought-o£ methods of warfare might arise in the near future. We might have whole communities wiped out by wireless. New Zealand was so far from any other land that he did not think it practicable yet to attack New Zealand by air. The attack, it seemed to him, woulcl come by sea, and ho thought it would bo well to have numbers of trained young men who could be called on by the Navy in time of emergency. He believed wo should encourage tho fishing industry, for from the ranks of the fishermen many highly useful men would be obtainable,

The remarkable number of 129 descendants was left by Mrs Harriet Cossey, of Drury, who died at Drury last week, in her 102nd year. Mrs Cossey was born at Sherborne, Dorset, England, on December 23, 1830, and arrived in New Zealand with her husband, Mr William Cossey, in 1847. After residing at Onehunga for some years they moved to Drury seventy years ago, and Mrs Cossey Tiad resided there ever since. Her husband died and was buried there thirty-eight years ago, aged eighty years. The 129 descendants comprised four sons (all living, the eldest being seventy-four) and two daughters, thirty-one grandchildren, eighty-seven great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. The oldest son, Mr Jaa. Cossey, still resident at Drury, was the father of thirteen of the thirty-one grandchildren.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Wm. Waroldl Lambert, property salesman, lato of Palmerston North, was called for this morning, but all the creditors are resident in the north and none appeared or was represented. The assignee (Mr W. W. Samspn) accordingly adjourned tile meeting sine die.

Some idea of the 'handicap Now Zealand has suffered in the past in its business relations with Australia is given in tlio particulars furnished, ns of a transaction whereby a wicker chair was sent over to Australia as a present. It was valued at 355, and the duty in the Commonwealth of Australia was 19s 3d, at the rate of 50 per cent, on the value plus 10 per cent. The aefrotary of tho R.S.A. still has many applications for work W returned men. Ho states that, though the position had been relieved by tho railway deviation and other works, he has about fifty men out of employment. Most of these are married men or men, with dependents, and fully two-thirds are laborers.

Of the total amount collected on Poppy Day in Dunedin £4OO was paid- as wages to tho thirty-three men who were employed on tho railway deviation work, £2OO was paid to twelve men who worked under the control of Mr Tannock on tho city reserves, and £IOO was expended to pay tho men who carried 1 out tree-planting in various places about tho city. The last amount was subsidised £ for £ by tho Amenities Society. Tho thirty-three men on tho deviation work were kept in employment by tho Harbor Board even after 'the £4OO was expended and; were thus carried through tho winter months. Tho secretary of tho R.S.A. (Mr A. C. Laing) still has about £SO of Poppy Day money in hand.

On Saturday’afternoon some of the Tabernacle Junior Christian Endeavor members gave an entertainment to the children at tho Convalescent Homo at Kew. A varied programme was given, which appeared to be much enjoyed by those present. Those taking part were Misses J. and E. Crawford, D. Stentiford and B. Caskio, part songs; Jack Ledgerwood and Dorothy Stentiford. solos; Hazel Knowles and Jack Ledgerwood, several duets, in character. Recitations were given by M. Andrews, M. Davey, D. Parsons, F. Erridge, and A. Bush. During the afternoon tea provided by the Dorcas Society was served, and at tho close a picture book and fruit were given to each little inmate. The matron (Sister Haggart), on behalf of the children, thanked those who had been the means of giving all an enjoyable afternoon. Tho mayor (Mr Douglas) acknowledges receipt of £5 from Mrs J. A. Mathowson in aid of the Unemployment Relief Fund, which now totals £336. An Auckland Association message states that “ Westlake, Butler, and Bourko, charged with tho theft of the yacht Raata. were remanded till .the 28th inst, bail in £SOO each being fixed.” There is no need to recall the exploit originating the charge. Tho sailing of the boat by these men from Auckland to the Queensland coast created a sensation.

Tho increasing popularity of the Savage Club of tho Dunedin R.S.A. was shown on Saturday evening, the fortnightly korero attracting an attendance that filled tho social hall of tho club. Chicf-savago Lam pen was in the- chair, and proceedings throughout wore of a happy nature. A most entertaining programme of musical and other items was submitted and voted by all to bo the best which has so far been given. Songs were contributed by Messrs Satterthwaite, L. Borrow, J. 01Hver, J. M'Nish, Proctor, Massey, and Hope. Mr Allan Ralston, a former member of the “Diggers,” also gave a few vocal selections. Humor was introduced by C. Harvey, J. Fleming, andi A. 0. Laing and R. Fulkrton. E. Barker contributed a. musical monologue. The orchestra, under Mr Miller Ilope, was a big factor in tho success of the evening. A first offender did not appear before Mr J. Tait, J.P., at the Port Ohalmors Court this morning to answer a charge of drunkenness. He was fined the amount of his bail (20s).

Our Clyde correspondent wires: Mrs Lyon's, a married woman, aged fifty years, disappeared from her home at Cromwell last night about 9 o’clock. Her shoes were discovered on the bank of the river.

Now season’s photographic goods; excellent stock now arriving. Cameras from 6s. Send your order early to H. J. .Gill, 11 and 13 Frederick street, Dunedin; ’fibono 1,144. -~[Advt.] The nip for nippy winter weather—Watson’s No. 10, fine old Scotch whisky.— fAdvt.l Save Cups I Metal Detachable Cup Hatidles for handleless cups; sixpence. White House, George street.—fAdvt.] At to-night’s meeting in connection with the Pelichet Bay tramway extension there will he a free and open discussion. The principal speakers will be Messrs G. J. Williamson, J. Lunn, G. S. Thomson, H. E. Metier, and a representative of the Rugby Union.

Harmony in the washhouse, harmony in the bonne, harmony everywhere is the ambition of all true “No Rubbing” Laundry Help enthusiasts. Southern Stores [Advt.]'

Watson’s No. 10 is a little dearer than most whiskies, hut is worth the money.— [Advt.]